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

Saturday, January 30, 2010

A Closer Look At MP3 Players

By David Morris

Set your music free with a new digital audio player, or MP3 player, as they are commonly known. With an MP3 player it is easy to shuffle your songs in any order and you can hold your entire music collection the palm of your hand. But where is your music actually stored?

It was common in the past, for MP3 players to use an internal mini hard drive to for data storage. Having a mini hard drive means the MP3 player has lots room to hold music files. The Apple iPod Classic MP3 player has up to 160GB storage and Archos also has players with similar capacity. One of the drawbacks though, of using mini hard drives in MP3 players, is that they make the players more bulky and heavier. They also demand more power to run, so potentially decrease the battery run time.

It's increasingly common for MP3 players now to use flash memory rather than a hard drive, to store data. In fact there are only a few manufactures still using hard drives in their MP3 players, Archos and Apple are two well known examples.

Both manufactures and consumers have found benefits with flash memory based MP3 players. As a flash memory chip is very small compared to a hard drive, it means that manufactures can create very small MP3 players. Flash memory also uses considerably less energy, and so there are big improvements in battery life.

While flash memory is popular, there are some drawbacks. Flash memory has much more limited storage, usually between 8GB to 16GB, when compared to hard drive, especially when compared to the 160GB models from Apple and Archos. It can also be expensive to purchase additional memory cards to add to the player.

There's more to an MP3 player than just music. Almost all MP3 players now come with a color display in a range of different sizes. The smallest are usually 1.8 inch and they can be as big as 4.3 inch or 5 inch. This has transformed MP3 players into videos players too. While watching full length movies on 1.8 inch screen may not be practical, it's still fun to watch short video clips or music videos. The larger screen MP3 players can come with 16:9 ratio screen, and it's a perfect way to watch movie.

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Airsoft Guns And Games-the Nearest Thing To Combat Readiness

By Anthony Carter

Complexity of construction and uniqueness of design are the primary attributes of Airsoft Guns which serve as the nearest replicas of their original real counterparts, so as to provide maximum authenticity and exhilaration during participation in Airsoft Games that have a military war games flavor to them. However, instead of the lethal ammunition, these are loded with pellets and BBs.

Every participant must know the rules of the game and the meaning of its terminology and fine tune his skills by constant practice to be able to bask in the thrill it generates.

Under the government regulations, the airsoft guns must have the orange tip; absence of the same will be taken as a contravention of government rules. You should also know that the airsoft gun is allowed to you when you are 18 years or more.

Several varieties of guns are available for the lovers of this sport. People, who are keen to play games, usually go for the Airsoft Sniper Rifle to experience the adventure of the sport. The general types of airsoft guns include springers, gas and the electric. The Springer type of the gun requires the player to cock the firing spring before every shot is fired. In the gas type of the devise, compressed gas is used to push out BBs.

Airsoft Guns are made for an extremely wide customer base and as such you will have an exhaustive selection portfolio to select from and indulge in your love of the game. Most of those who have a genuine interest for the game will end up choosing the Airsoft Sniper Rifle which will give a further fillip in your search for adventure. Generally, this business has three categories of guns which are the Springer, Gas and Electric. The Springer type is manual in that it requires to be cocked every time before use.

The gas type normally uses a gas HFC134a or sometimes, to adjust to the weather, Green Gas is used, both of which are in compressed form, to push out the BBs and are loaded in canisters which require regular changing. The Electric variant is the latest innovation using a motor to reload the springs between shots and has caught the fancy of both beginners and experienced alike. Since many manufacturers have embarked into production of these products, a wide selection of real image pistols, assault rifles, big airsoft rifles etc. Are on offer.

Ensure that you have made all the points clear about the working of your airsoft gun along with the manner of using related accessories. Some of these air soft guns are very expensive. They are for the experienced people and for competitive sports only. As a fresher, you should purchase one which is medium priced and try to improve your skill to become a professional in this line. You will be able to take part in competitions using the highly stylish and classy weaponry which are quite costly.

Safety is an important feature in this highly exciting sport. The user manuals of airsoft weaponry have laid down some safety precautions for airsoft rifles, which are to be followed rigorously. They include the wearing of protective lenses and keeping the finger off the trigger until ready to fire. There is a prohibition that participant should not point airsoft guns to any one and not even to animals.

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Unique Lamps Are Best For Decoration Of Your Home

By Danny Ricks

Unique lamps make your room look beautiful and adds a flavor to it. It depends on you what type of lamp you want. Choose the one that matches your decor and grab everybody's attention. Besides enhancing the looks of your room unique lamps are useful for other purposes like reading.

Before buying a table lamp it is very important that you check the furniture of your room. Lamps provide a lighting system that enhances your mood. It makes an environment that relaxes you. Dim light of lamp makes a good mood. The best way to take the advantage of unique table lamps is that just turn on soft music; open a book to read by sitting near a table lamp. The soft light of table lamp will make a good mood. It will give you full relaxation.

Choosing the right table lamp is very important. For this you have to check the size of the room and the size of the table lamp. It is important that the material from which the lamp is made should match with the looks of the decor in your room. Suppose if you take tiffany lamp to match with extraordinary modern furniture then there will be no use as even the most beautiful, will not look good. This is because it will not match the furniture.

Different style of unique lamps available are Tiffany lamps, contemporary lamps, Ceramic/ Porcelain/ China lamps, Mission/ Arts and Crafts, Crystal lamps, Mica lamps, Americana, Country lamps, European lamps, Hand painted table lamps, Mirrored, Rustic and Lodge, Sculptured, Traditional Style, Transitional style, Tropical lamps, Victorian lamps and wrought iron lamps.

Different colors available in lamps are Black, Bronze, Brown, Chrome, Copper, Designer, Gold, Nickel, and Pewter, silver and white. The height of the table lamp varies from under 10 inches to more than 35 inches. The lamps are available at good price of less than $100 to more than $500.

There is one more lamp which is called desk lamp. A desk lamp is used for reading, computer works and for writing. You can fix the lamp on the table and can change the angle of the lamp. This lamp is made for solving a purpose and not for decoration purpose.

You can buy a unique lamp from internet. It is your best friend. You can find any information on it and can buy anything. Search on Google and you will find a large number of sites which work in the field of selling unique lamps. Search one you like and buy it. But it is recommended that you choose a trusted site to buy the product. There are many advantages of buying on internet. First is that you do not have to roam around in busy markets to buy a lamp. You will get all the details on internet. Also you will get great discounts and free shipping at your door steps.

Always check the finish and build of the lamp. Also check if the design and material is right for your room. Choose a beautiful unique lamp for a beautiful room.

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Suggestions For Interior Designing Your House

By Juliet Mercado

Your residence is the place where you spend the best times of your life, where you can be just yourself and feel comfortable and relaxed. If your house isn't providing the calm, tranquil, welcoming atmosphere that it must, then maybe its time you made some change and you should consider some new ideas on interior designing.

You need not be concerned about heavy expenses with a worried frown yet. It is not an enormously expensive activity that only the rich and the famous undertake when they get bored of the interiors and crave for a change. With the easy to execute ideas and tips given here, you can go about transforming your residence without emptying your wallet completely on the project.

To begin with, think of what you would like to change in the way your house looks or feels. If your home's interiors make you feel morose and sap your energy, then brighten up the walls with lively colours. Bright, vibrant colours on your walls will do wonders to lift your spirits the moment you enter the home. You can add bright and colourful throw rugs or curtains to make the interiors of the rooms more cheerful. If the curtains and carpets are in striking contrast to the wall colour you will notice a welcome change from dark to a vibrant atmosphere in the room. Moreover, keep in mind that many times bargain shop items can actually yield a very sophisticated look to any room if placed correctly and paired with the correct background.

Your exclusive touch to the residence with hand embroidered curtains, table covers or cushions can give a special look and feel to every room. These self initiated and executed projects allow you to express your creativity and display your talents in a special way.

Since you are the person living in your house, you are thus most likely to also know what changes are required in it to make it a better place. Do not keep a rein on your imagination and use your ideas to create an elegant, functional and vibrant atmosphere within your home.

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Wholesale Silver Jewelry Wholesalers - How To Buy Wholesale Silver Jewelry

By Jacques Lemierre

Silver jewelry has always been very much in style. Do you want to buy wholesale silver jewelry at wholesale prices. Look no further than Wholesale Silver Jewelry Sources. Now read on for some exciting wholesale silver jewelry buying tips. It is necessary to be fully educated when purchasing silver jewelry.

Silver jewelry is the perfect companion to virtually any outfit, and it is often much cheaper than gold. Silver wholesale jewelry offers even greater savings, and it is very easy to find. An Internet search will offer a whole world of silver jewelry shopping opportunities, right at your fingertips.

The search for perfect silver wholesale jewelry should begin online. There are countless jewelry wholesalers on the web, and many of them specialize in silver jewelry. Buying from wholesale jewelry sources means that you'll pay a fraction of the price you'd find at typical retail stores. I recommend Salehooas your wholesale silver jewelry source. You can purchase silver jewelry for personal usage or for resell.

Silver jewelry, like with any product, should be purchased with caution. Whether you're buying wholesale silver jewelry at a retail location, or purchasing online, you must make sure that you are purchasing real sterling silver jewelry. Sterling silver is almost always marked with the numbers '925', proving that it is the highest quality of silver available, whether wholesale or retail. Regardless of what some jewelers or retail outlets will try to tell you, there is no such thing as 'high quality' or 'lower quality' sterling silver. Sterling silver comes in one quality. Sterling silver. The weight of the silver used in the piece should be the determining factor in the price. If the item was hand-made, it will probably cost more than a mass-produced piece.

Silver jewelry tarnishes easily, whether it is sterling silver or not. It's important to clean and polish your silver jewelry on a regular basis to help it keep its beauty and luster. There are many different brands of silver polish available to keep your jewelry looking its best. If you don't have polish on hand, make a point of picking some up when you purchase your silver wholesale jewelry, and plan on cleaning your jewelry on a weekly basis.

One more great thing about silver is not only in its innate beauty, but also in its rather reasonable price. You can find gorgeous and affordable pieces, and you can save even more when buying silver wholesale jewelry. Just make sure that you are purchasing sterling silver to ensure the very best quality. If settings and stones are incorporated into the piece, take the time to ensure that they also meet your expectations for quality and value. You need to insure that the piece is solidly constructed, and that the gems are authentic rather than synthetic stones. Of course, real gems such as diamonds will raise the price of the piece considerably.

Silver jewelry has remained the uncontested world fashion leader for thousands of years, and with good reason. Purchasing silver wholesale jewelry allows you to complete your collection at a great price. I hope you enjoyed this wholesale silver jewelry tutorial.

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A Good Cabinet Hardware Compliments The Cabinet

By Kevin Stevens

Picking the right kind of cabinet hardware can be a tough and challenging exercise especially when there are thousands of options. Just by keeping few basic things in mind you can always narrow done your search. Location of the cabinet is very important aspect as only then will you be able to decide. Out of sink or mismatch items do not look good in a room. It should blend with your room theme.

Experiment and be creative by picking the non-traditional ones for your bar cabinets. For more natural one especially for the wooden ones cabinet hardware like ironwork and brass finished adds on the classy touch. If you choose to make the cabinet look antique, you can also opt for antique brass or antique copper cabinet hardware.

Shape and size of the cabinet needs to be kept in mind before you make your choose. The handles should be wisely picked so that they do not look odd. Too much of mixing and matching sometimes spoils the whole look. Creativity is a good thing but if you overdo it can spoil the whole look. Get the professional look by making the right choice and enhance the cabinet look.

The cost of the cabinet hardware varies depending on various factors such as the shape, size and usage. It accessorizes the whole look of the cabinet. The style and design enhances the look of the furniture making it unique. It is a vital part of furniture or a cabinet.

Another key point that cannot be ignored is the maintenance of the cabinet. Keep it clean by using the specified cleaner rather than using the regular grocery store cleaner. Use a soft brush to avoid scratches on the furniture. Polishing the metal hardware and making it completely dry by wiping it with a piece of soft cloth is a good practice. It not only keeps the product new for long but also helps in retaining its shine. Be careful in picking the right cleaner as some have strong chemical init which can be harsh on the cabinet.

Small screws attached to the cabinet hardware can be easy lost when you take them out for cleaning. Make sure you keep all the screws in one box so that later on you not look for it all over the place. For old tarnished cabinet use the tarnish remover cleaner than the regular ones.

Your cabinet hardware should complement the furniture or the cabinet. You will be spending the money so it is better that it is well researched and thought of rather than just picking the first thing you come across. Going for a practical and nicely design hardware which perfectly does the work it is meant for is a good buy.

A small cabinet hardware can help the cabinet look better so keeping that in mind be sure that you pick the best which complements your cabinet the most instead of just making it look worse.

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Women's Personality Speak With Handbags

By Mellissa Campbell

A woman's handbags not only add glamour to her personality but it also indicates her nature. Like men have fancy for cars, women's are fetish for handbags. Almost every woman has a collection of bags to match their dress, style etc. going along with the footwear also. Handbags are not just style statement for them but the ranges they possess are marked as an achievement in the group. It gives them a great pleasure to look at these collections of bags.

Colourful and flashy bags compliments the teenage look while most professional women like to stick to the classic styles to project seriousness and sophistication towards their job. The bags should be picked as per the personality and age. Petite women carrying a huge bag will not look nice. A woman carrying a huge bag is indicative of her busy schedules. They are also survival kits rather than just being accessories carrying items like mobiles, keys, dairy, wallet etc. Handbags are important part of a women's daily life.

A perfect handbag more than complimenting your style is also style statements. Keeping you on prime focus they can help you make a noticeable presence in an occasion. So investing in a good bag always gives good returns.

Leather bags, trendy occasion bags, professional bags, diaper bags, beach bag are some example of types of bags. Depending on your budget you can find bags in different shape, size, colours, and patterns. Floral print bags not only make you look young but it is also a good way to achieve that girly look.

Beside from just enhancing the look a bag should be easy to carry or comfortable. Try the bag before buying it and see if it is comfortably fits you. A petite size lady carrying an over-sized bag or a tote will look odd. So always keep your physical personality in mind when investing on a handbag. It will not only make you look great but will also boost your confidence. Women's who are oversized and tall should go for the bags that compliment there personality.

Quality of a handbag can only be tested with time. You can shop by the brand but they are generally more expensive than a local one as they are made from good quality material and hence are more durable. You can pass on your handbags down the generation if they are of good quality.

You can also personalize your handbag as many online stores give you the option in making it personalized so that it looks unique and custom made. You can find embroidered bags with your initials on it. Personalized bags can add a bit of your creative ideas to the handbags.

Shopping going around the city looking for that perfect looking bag leaves you exhausted by the end of the day. Online stores have much more options to offer without making you tired and moreover you can have it delivered at your office, workplace or any place you want.

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Knowledge, Learning and Teaching

By Jay Polmar

How do we teach one another? How can it be that we were instructed in everything that we now know?

At some points in history, knowledge was elitist and even a forbidden concept. In 399 BC, Socrates explained that he was known as the wisest of all men since he understood that he knew nothing. Socrates was ultimately executed because of his unyielding questioning to the Athens population to find out how they knew all the things that they knew.

Today, we still ask Socrates questions and have yet to fully understand the answers; however, technology is bringing us closer and closer.

Science and technology discovered is that the human brain is capable of processing from 10,000 to 50,000 units or single words in one minute. But, these are older statistics from the 1980s, but new technology studying speed reading combined with brain development research indicates that you can most likely read even faster. Most high school graduates read 200 words per minute, down from 252 wpm from 25 years ago. College students, only one or two years older, have improved to 120% words per minute simply from having to read so much and the brain practicing reading so much. Regardless, of your beginning reading speed "it increases for 50-60% the first day is more than likely, in two days of reading practice " youve doubled your reading speed.

The brain is a computer composed of human organic materials. If you were to consider your brain as the hardware (CPU = Central Processing Unit or a computers own brain) and your mind (the thoughts you think) as the software, you wouldnt be far from what the scientists evaluating the brain believe; that the mind and brain are component parts of our physical bodies is to give us an efficient way to learn more things.

The human mind is connected to our physical bodies to make life more convenient for us to learn and succeed. This amazing tool allows us to absorb a universe of knowledge in many different ways.

Childhood education creates the very first limitations to reading ability. Heres what the first two years usually look like to a young learner of language: 1. First, we are introduced to the alphabet and how each letter sounds. 2. Then, we move on to put letters together into syllables and hear their unique sounds. 3. Later, we formed words and their individual pronunciations. 4. Then, we progressed to sentences and lastly paragraphs, which we read aloud.

In that learning method, we move our lips slowly and carefully so that we would pronounce each syllable and each word clearly. There were entire classes dedicated to learning how to read out loud.

We did pronounce every single word correctly, and then we were praised by our teacher and we felt the thrill and excitement because we were learning so well. Soon, it was determined that we could indeed read, so we no longer read in the classroom out loud. Most of us, nevertheless, were still concentrating on the syllables and reading each word out loud to ourselves for confirmation. This phenomenon, called sub-vocalization, is what causes us to have the 200-300 words per minute limitation to our reading speeds in high school and University. Interestingly, its the same speed at which most people talk (unless you live in the Southern US and have learned the Southern Drawl that slows you down even more).

Theres been research to show that high school students that use speed reading methods can double their reading speed. When these techniques are practiced on a regular basis, the results are even more impressive.

With the power of the brain and mind combined, you can stretch out and achieve far greater skills. In fact, the amount of words that can be read per minute has no bounds. It is only a persons inner voice that can limit us, stop us and confuse us while reading or studying.

These voices tend to Babble On while you are striving to perform tasks, such as reading. It is the same voice that can make you panic before an exam. It is only when you silence this Babblers voice that you can truly transfer and speed read material at a phenomenal rate.

SPEED READING can assist you to overcome slow reading habits created from your early education. You can then retrain yourself to read faster.

It is remarkable how your brain and mind have the ability to absorb thousands of bits of information in a small amount of time. You are like many people that read slowly on account of early education. You are slowed down when you are mouthing syllables and words. Even though you have developed these bad habits in early education, its great to know that from this moment on, you can retrain yourself to be a powerful SPEED READER and your potential is limitless.

One benefit of Speed Reading is that it can help you in reading and understanding written information much quicker. Speed Reading is useful in careers, especially where you are required to master large volumes of information quickly. Many people run into burn out from information overload. Speed Reading assists you to absorb and retain, for later recall, all the information that you read.

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