So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Friday, December 4, 2009

The Most Stylish Shoes You Can Get for Taking a Walk

By Jessica H. Solerno

Those who have leash pullers know that it's vital that you grab the safest and cheapest shoes for walking dogs before you end up with a twisted ankle. Trying to walk a distracted dog in flip flops can lead to being pulled over right there on the street. Once or twice per day you take your dog for his little neighborhood adventures which means you need a sturdy pair of the cheapest shoes for dog walking.

Large dogs have a lot of pull behind the leash and the human involved would do better with shoes that can provide the best ankle and foot stability in order to provide a stable platform for maintaining the balance even after your pup gives the leash a significant lunge. Because dog walking shoes tend to wear along the sole of the foot, you may very well be in the market for a new pair every few months.

Your dog walking days can be quite enjoyable in a well made pair of cheap shoes. Why spend a great amount of money to get a cheap shoe with strength and integrity. The broad range of good looking shoes can get you and your pup out and about throughout the day without worrying about those nasty twists of the ankle. Of course, you will get a much better deal on these well crafted shoes if you find an online shoe store that brings you more selection than the dog bone section at the pet store.

A poor fit can cause blistering at the end of your walk. Pressure points and ill fitting shoes can rub your heels raw, even if they aren't too small. Getting the cheapest shoes with an upper that can offer good support is part of making sure you end up with a good fit. Simple and supportive is all you need.

When you and your pup take of for the trails, cheap boots can make your hike so much better than plodding along in regular shoes. The grip and stability of the boots can get you and your best friend moving along the trails earlier in the season and with much better safety precautions. You can find cheap hiking boots right along with other shoes through an online shoe store.

The safety and stability of your cheap shoes for dog walking can enhance the training sessions as well. Being able to keep a firm stance and keeping your leash in check from a more stable platform helps you get the message across. The cheapest shoes for dog walking are available online at a significant savings.

Online shoes stores offer various levels of quality. The website will advertise low prices, which is essential for finding the cheapest shoes, but should also advertise a high standard for well made shoes. Sometimes you'll find additional savings that can bring the prices down even more. Sales and bonuses can mean deep discounts.

Of course, if you grab a good pair of the cheapest shoes online that are great for dog walking you might end up with a great pair of shoes for other activities as well. Sometimes the greatest find is the one we expected to be just another everyday event.

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Corporate Christmas

By James Pynn

It's Christmas. Again. And that means that you've got to maximize your time and prune down your shopping list. Now, if it so happens that you or someone you know works in the corporate sector, you may want to think about some corporate Christmas gifts. Yeah, they can be cheesy and yes, they tend to be gift baskets.

Who doesn't like baked goods? There is no shame sending a massive basket of baked goods. People love baked goods, but there is the classic cheese log and sausage roll. Or you could opt for a massive fruit basket. As long as you can eat it, your corporate cohorts will be happy.

Now, the problem, as with all gift-giving endeavors, is the cost. Don't panic. All you need is a few good friends who are tingling with the spirit of the season. If you can take advantage of this spirit, you can get enough people on board to give and give big. The corner kitchen will never be the same again.

You can get online and find a few sites that can help you get this giving caper off the ground. First off, you'll need to send out a few emails, get some people agreed on the right gift basket (would a basket of wine be inappropriate?), and get people to start pitching in. This is where is can get a little tricky. People say they want to give -- and then they don't. If you use an online service, you can avoid all the awkwardness of having to ask and remind people. Emails will do that for you.

Giving as a group is an act of group love. You start a love wave that is well-timed for the season. Giving is always better than receiving (well, almost), so get your friends and family together and start giving stuff. Though the florescent lights would tell you differently, the office is still a loving place. It's a place filled with people who are trying their best to make a living, and that always deserves a treat. Happy holidays and good eating!

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Steps for Creative Visualization 2

By Taianna Camarado

Its amazing and magical how creative visualization works to make success for the he person who is visualizing. Yes, its magic " totally natural magic and one of the most superb aspects of being a human being!

What is Magic? Magic is simply understanding and getting in tune with the natural principles that rule our universe, and using those principles in a consciously creative way. Focus, visual focus is the key to success and Id like to take a few minutes to explain it to you.

How Ingenious Visualization Works

Lets recapitulate how Creative Visualization works, by looking at 5 Universal principles:

1. Our corporeal universe is made up of energy, (Law of Physics).

2. Energy is magnetic by nature (Law of Physics)

3. Similar energies attracts to each other (like attracts like-Universal Law of Attraction)

4. Form follows brainwork. Form/physical substance is created by thought/ mental energy. (Einstein)

5. Visualizing something creates a focus - a thought form, from your mind " to Universal mind. (What you focus on. amplifies.)

6. Whatever you put out to the Universe will be returned to you. (What goes around comes back!)

Four Basic Steps for Productive Creative Visualization

1. Set your goal " Tell yourself what you desire

2. Make a clear idea or picture " Imagine looking the way you want to look! See the goal achieved! With this close your eyes and see it in your minds eye many times a day. Feel your desire passionately.

3. Concentrate on it often

4. Give it positive energy. Think only good about it, feel only positive feelings.

Work with this process until you achieve your goal, or you dont want it anymore. Goals often change before they manifest. If you lose interest, it usually means you need a new goal.

Now, you too, can break through the barriers, remove all barriers in your life, have success, enjoy wellness, experience awesome levels of happiness, feel a motivational spirit within, develop more self motivation, motivate yourself and others, improve your health, be more healthy than ever before, feel inspiration day, inspire others, know the secrets of life, and achieve your own potential. Taianna Camarado is a personal life coach and trainer. Her Amazing E-book contains recipes and audios to help you take control of your life and dramatically improve your mind and body today.

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The Right Towbar for Your Car

By Byron Jonas

The freedom of the open road beckons so many people from all over the country every year, and being able to get as much of one's belongings into the car and on the road is very appealing to many people that decide to undertake a road trip.

That's where having a towbar installed on your vehicle comes into play: to allow for the use of a trailer behind one's vehicle and thus expand the volume of things that travel with you on the road.

To properly tow a trailer, it is necessary to have a standard and strong towbar, also known as a tow hitch, installed that can deal with heavy loads and ensure that the vehicle and the trailer move in relative synchrony, preventing excessive disarticulation between the movements of each.

Not just any old towbar fits that bill, which is why it is important to check industry standards and get the advice of a professional before deciding what sort of hitch to get installed in your car and/or what size/weight of a trailer to hitch to it.

There are two basic forms of towbar on the market: one version which includes a towball mounted on a tow bracket, and another which incorporates a tow pin and jaw along with a trailer loop. The former variety will allow for greater articulation of the trailer's and car's movements, whereas the latter variety is a little more rigid (though if there is enough slack in the pin the same result can be achieved, more or less).

A receiver towbar is one which generally includes a removable tow ball, whereas a fixed hitch will generally have the tow ball and all built right into the frame of the vehicle. In all cases, the hitches are connected directly to the chassis of the vehicle, allowing for heavier objects to be towed. Certain towbars built with a square receiver sockets which enable the weight to be more evenly distributed during towing, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.

The most crucial aspect of using your towbar comes at the moment of loading the tow ball, and it is of the utmost importance that horizontal and vertical loading be carried out with precision. Even the slightest error here can have bad results, and if you do not know what you have to do in this regard then be sure to consult somebody that does have experience in loading hitches, thereby reducing the risk of hurting others on the road or incurring damage to property.

There is hardly a towbar safer than the Lunette Ring variety of coupling. This variety is made up by the Lunette Ring itself and the pintle hook on the vehicle; these couplings are recommended for people towing trailers on uneven or rugged terrain such as out in the country.

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How Safe is Your Commercial Kitchen?

By Malcolm J. Richmond

Should you be responsible for one or more kitchen in the busy and vibrant city of Melbourne, you would be sure to know that your clients have healthy appetites both for what they eat as well as for the safety of doing so. In the circumstances, hygiene and cleanliness ensuring the wellbeing of your clients will naturally be your main concerns.

There are many things to keep in mind when you are looking at making sure that your kitchen meets the standards that have been set by the health code, but the truth of the matter is that for even the most conscientious of kitchens, it can be easy to get sloppy.

However, there are a couple of safety measures that each food joint can follow to keep problems at bay. The food that is being served to the customers should look clean. Food is something that deserves to be enjoyed. In such a situation if the dish is sloppily presented then the most appetizing items can look disgusting.

Please be aware that apart from suffering the consequences of ill will a report on insufficient cleanliness could find you facing legal charges of negligence in hygiene standards. So always follow prescribed health standards and keep far away from legal hassles. Remember, it takes a long time to build a reputation but only one negative incident can destroy it.

Here are some handy guidelines on keeping to safe kitchen practices. One, train your staff. Two, teach them how spoilt food does not necessarily look or smell poles apart from good stuff. Three, Tell them how food should be kept hot or very cold to prevent bacteria growth on it.

It is very difficult to thaw meat and fish. The intense cooling of the deep freezer takes hours to melt before it is ready to be cooked. However, many of us do not think twice before placing the frozen meat under tap water to force the ice to melt faster. This spells disaster. The residual blood and dirt that has remained inside the meat before it was put into the fridge dissolves with the water and is absorbed by the meat. This can often spoil the meat even before it is cooked, or at least gives off a strange odour after it has been prepared.

There are highly regimented laws of keeping food in the kitchen. For one, hot and cold areas should be separate. Meats must be kept on the lower refrigerator shelves so there?s no chance of non-veg juices dripping onto other foodstuff. Most of these rules are common sense but busy staff tends to become lax.

Amidst the calamity that dinner time can bring to commercial kitchens it can be exhausting to keep even the simplest orders in mind; let alone adhering to proper food safety procedures. However the reputation of your restaurant depends on these procedures so it is vital that you take no chances. The more streamlined your procedures are the more likely they are to be followed by your staff. Consultation with a food safety expert is often a worthwhile exercise. These people can evaluate your current procedures and suggest any improvements to strengthen your restaurant?s ability to produce safe, quality food.

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Foods For Muscle Building And Losing Fat

By Haymerae Freend

In-shape physique is one of the most dominant attribute in anyone's personality. A solid pack of abs, nice biceps and triceps collectively contribute in enhancing the other features of the body and also the overall personality. All this can be achieved with a balanced diet backed with daily exercises. Determination and hard-work is also an essential requirement for it.

Diet is an essential element for both muscles development and losing fats. But, to get good muscles only, one must go for some specific abdominal exercises. Regular performance of good diet and exercises can bring about substantial outcomes in just 6-weeks.

The food you intake must be rich nutritious components like carbohydrates, fiber, protein and calcium. Try to add up fresh fruits, vegetables, white meat, wheat, whey, eggs, fresh juices, pulses, oat meals, green tea and low fat milk and always cook in olive oil. There are tons of food items which really help you in the fight against weight and muscles.

Also there are many foodstuffs that play an extreme adverse role in the course of building muscles. Foods that include fats in large quantity must not be added up in your diet like unnatural sweetened and red meat. Stay away from drinks especially fizzy drinks and also from alcoholic drinks. The use of such drink is most horrible.

Water consumption in large quantity is highly desirable. It is one of the most efficient things that contribute to your muscle building process. Two-to-three glasses of water early in the morning could be a lot beneficial than anything else. It helps in flushing out traces of harmful toxin from your body and eventually boosts up your muscles.

Having extra weight in your body is the real cause of many diseases and problems. When you lost weight, it not only gives you the feeling of looking good but, also, it keeps away many health risks from you. Hence protect yourself and avoid unhealthy routine in your life.

Factually, those who have slim and smart body always enjoy their life as compare to people with obesity. In addition, slim people have minor possibility of getting different kinds of sickness. They are also following good lifestyle, with good quality food and daily workouts.

Smart and in-shape body has have become more of a necessity than fashion. It keeps you at a far distance from a lot of problems as discussed above. Depending on your stature, a certain waist-line should be maintained. All this is possible by following strict routine of your diet plan and exercises.

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Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Pipsqueak - Is She Better Than The Other Hamsters?

By Laura Robbinson

Since the time that these pet hamster toys were released, Zhu Zhu Pets hamster Pipsqueak has continually challenged Mr Squiggles to get to the top of the most popular hamster league table. One thing is for certain, whether she is at number one position on any given day, girls love Pipsqueak. All of the four hamsters have their own individual personalities and this one is no different.

Perhaps one of the strongest reasons that girls are particular fond of having a Zhu Zhu Pets Pipsqueak is the fantastic soft yellow color that she has. White spots are also there, but the main color is by far the light yellow. She has a great pink nose with whiskers popping from and deep black eyes to see what's going on.

Like all of these toy hamsters, the Zhu Zhu Pets Pipsqueak hamster is capable of being put into either affection mode or exploring mode. This little yellow hamster just loves the explore mode when she is able to do what she loves to do best - scurry and scoot around in super fast fashion. She constantly chatters and moves, poking her nose into everything and kids love to see and hear her do it all.

The hamster funhouse is a great add-on for all of the hamsters and Zhu Zhu Pipsqueak is no exception. She just loves to run around the different rooms and scurry along the tunnel that joins the two room hubs. Her own unique sounds as she enters each of the three rooms will never fail to amuse your children.

The thing she really likes and gives kids the most fun, is watching Pipsqueak driving her hamster car, skateboard and surfboard. What more could a child ask for than to see the unique hamster antics on these things that only Pipsqueak can do.

Slow her down is simply a matter of pressing her into affection mode and listen to her purr and lap up the attention that is given to her. Another quick click and Pipsqueak is off and sleeping...till the next time.

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Why Using HGH Pills Products Would Help

By Tom William

Human growth hormone was often referred to as"The fountain of youth hormone ". When we came upon a well-known"fountain of youth"With this new increase in HGH supplements that claim to reduce fat, get rid of aging"as wrinkles, increased energy and sex drive, promote sounder and deeper sleep cycles, and rejuvenate body? Well, there are several faithful users of products in this arena (and I'm one of them) who will swear that since it began using HGH better products, which experienced a wide range of appealing and attractive benefits, and is not placebo .

If your goal is to actively slow the body's aging process and optimize your personal longevity and quality of life, quality HGH supplement may be for you. So let's look at what these HGH products do for you, and how it intends to offer such life-changing benefits to anyone who wants to buy such products to supplement and faithfully as prescribed.

As we age, the amount of HGH secreted by the body pituitary gland decreases, resulting in signs of aging you see in the skin (wrinkles, loss of tone and firmness), energy level, libido, hair color (hair loss or graying hair), weight gain and muscle to fat ratio. We could go on forever, the signs of aging, but leave it at that for simplicity, and since I'm sure you all day!

HGH supplements do not contain real human growth hormone - what would you actually go to a doctor who does these things, will pay about $ 10,000 a year, and get injections of real human growth hormone.

Rather, most HGH supplement products employ the use of homeopathic medicine and stimulate the pituitary gland to produce more growth hormone, increases the blood (usually a big difference will be noticed within one month to two months's time, so that for HGH - encourage agents to achieve higher levels in the blood and enters into force).

These HGH stimulating substances are what we say without a prescription anti-diabetic amino acid supplements. These drugs stimulate and support the pituitary glands secrete more HGH in the blood, namely anti-aging benefits are the direct result of increased HGH in the body. Studies have shown that the amino acids arginine, lysine and glutamine can significantly increase the production of HGH. Complexity of many of these amino acids, compounds destroyed by stomach acid in the stomach, thereby increasing the ability for all of HGH useless. If you need to consider HGH supplement in pill form, which must ensure the technology is used to protect hair or amino acids are destroyed by stomach acid. Highest quality supplements in pill form will indicate that they use this type of protective technology, do not forget to look at this information.

Another popular method of delivery is powder and spray form. Whatever you want, so do not forget to buy add-in from reputable homeopathic and or herbal medicines, which have a range of successful products, great customer testimonials, and get your money back or quality. I personally can testify that I used HGH supplement for about two months and I am not a scientist, but surely say I feel good and I was sick once since It was not a stomach flu and a bad cold going around the office.

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