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

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Utilize Surveys For Making Serious Cash Flow

By Jared Yelvington


Taking surveys and making money has become pretty common these days. They are one of the biggest tools for consumer based businesses to learn more about their customer base. But the really great part is that they pay for the information. That's what you're going to get when you join Surveys 4 income.

For your subscription price, you get access to more surveys than you'll ever be able to fill out, that will pretty much guarantee you start turning a profit. Plus they are easy to do in your spare time.

But perhaps the best part, is that surveys are just fun. They allow you to give your opinion, or to see movie trailers before they are released to the general public, and just general cool things of that nature.

Where else can you count on that stable of a source of income. Better yet, a form of income that actually waits patiently for you to return to make more money after you finally have the time?

Perhaps the best part of Surveys 4 Income, is just that it's so easy to use. This is the perfect tool of the stay at home dad, or mom, so that you can earn some income for the household.

Your opinion is literally that valuable with these companies. That's what's so cool about taking the surveys, and why it's fantastic when you can find them consistently, and keep on giving your opinion.

Just make sure that you're actually committed to giving honest opinions. The part on your end of the bargain, is to give them totally honest feedback, so that you can provide them with the data they need to sell to consumers.

When you don't have a good survey resource, it's hard to keep the cash coming in. So trust that this site is the right one for you, and that it's better poised to make sure you really see a great return on the investment that you make in your subscription price.




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Different Candy Varieties

By Joshua Adekane


1. Hard sweets

Hard are typically sweet yet very delicious. They may be found anywhere and are mostly sold in bulk. These are usually just the juice and essence of certain fruits and chocolate, but they're then hardened into the hard candy that you know and love. These kinds of candies are very popular among people who suffer from low blood sugar to maintain the normal levels and avoid passing out anytime their blood glucose levels become dangerously low.

2. Candy Bars

Candy bars are often paired with several kinds of nuts, which make them yummy and healthy altogether! Moreover, these candy bars come in different flavors and even sizes to suit everyone's taste. This is one thing that you definitely need to keep in mind-some candy bars have yummy, fluffy nougat while others have just plain chocolate. Moreover, caramel and peanut butter are also great choices for enhancing candy bars... and you see where this is going. Nuts will always be in candy bars!

3. Chocolate Bars

Chocolate bars are different from candy bars that's why they deserve their own category. Both are sold in bulk... however, the difference is that chocolate bars actually have portions that can be cut for people who want to eat them. Moreover, they are eaten plainly and may not at all contain nuts. But you may also choose to eat chocolate bars that have nuts for variety.

4. Truffles

These contain bulk nuts, just like other chocolate bars. They are delicious and a bit more pricey than usual chocolate bars and other candies. This is probably because the are made of high quality chocolates compared to the others. Although truffles are a bit expensive, don't miss the chance of eating some of these truly sinful delights. Make sure to make time to choose the truffle that you adore most!

5. Candied fruits

Candied fruits are the closest thing to the original, middle ages candy that was eaten many years ago. So, if you want to have a serious blast from the past, don't hesitate to try out this type of candy! Not only is it yummy, but it's normally a little simpler and healthier than other kinds of candies!

These are just a few different types of candies that you can enjoy. Always remember to taste all the other available kinds of candies that you love, they are available everywhere! So, make sure you make the most of it!




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Candy Origin

By Joshua Adekane


We all have favorite candies from our childhoods. Why? Well, candy-albeit not being really all that healthy-does have an appeal. They taste wonderful. Secondly, most of the time, people would rather buy sweets than anything else. And frankly, candies and sweets just keep us from being down! Here are some interesting facts about the origin of wonderful candies...

How it Started

Candies during the time were not as fancy as they look today. Moreover, chocolates didn't come to be until the mid-1800s. During the middle ages, only honey and molasses were used to sweeten nuts or fruits and those were already the first candies. And, like our gourmet candies nowadays, they were quite a bit expensive. Nowadays, it is great to think that we don't really have to amass fortunes just to buy candies, and we can even buy them at wholesale prices! Always remember this when you eat candies! During that time, people have never heard of "wholesale" candies, much less have seen some!

How Candies Developed

Candy bars and others have evolved through the years. But of course, there are pioneers in changes as well as those that followed suit. Take the M&M's for example. Named for the two owners of the Mars Company, and made so that they wouldn't melt in your hands while you were sitting out during a hot summer day. Also these chocolates were made with regards to the military! (After all...there is a big difference in fighting in cold as well as hot and humid terrains!) In fact, they were only available to the military for a while and used/eaten during WWII.

Still Here!

Candies have also weathered decades and still are here with us today. Chocolate is an example of a candy that will probably be around for good (which wasn't really sweet when it was first discovered. How it ended up being made into candy when it started as a spicy thick drink is a mystery!), and the candy corn. Moreover, other wholesale candies available today, may trace their origins to the olden times! And who would have thought it? Do a little bit of research next time you buy candy...you'll be surprised!

Finally...

Another intriguing fact about candy bars are the ones that had to be delivered to your doorstep like the daily paper or milk. That's right-that's how our friend the Heath bar started out! Learning about your candy can be a lot of fun-and there are many great resources to check into to get the information that you crave! (No pun intended, of course.) These are just a few fun facts and trivia about your candy. Who knows-maybe you'll discover out something you didn't know that absolutely fascinates you... we can only hope! Finally, just enjoy feasting on your yummy, absolutely delicious candy! Maybe you'll even be eager to pass your knowledge on! For those trying to find a healthier snack but still a little sweet, I would suggest benefiting from wholesale dried fruits.




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The Marvelous World of Tungsten Carbide Rings

By Francine Cerise


People prefer the tungsten rings due to the strength, durability and affordability of the metal. For active couples who want a distinctive mean to symbolize their relationship, the tungsten wedding rings are the perfect choice.

Pricing Titanium jewelry is in general cheaper than tungsten jewelry primarily due to the difference in equipment and environment control need to produce them. The temperature for forming a tungsten carbide is about 6000 Fahrenheit, which has to be in either a vacuum or hydrogen environment.

Engraving and resizing Titanium wedding rings can be engraved and resized. However, a tungsten carbide ring is too hard to be engraved or resized. Although engraving can be done, the letters will be very faint and difficult to read. So if you are buying to ring to engrave, get titanium rings.

3. Hypoallergenic This is the very same concern as buying silver jewelry to some people: Will I be allergic to the jewelry? In general, titanium jewelry is virtually safe to wear for everybody. Yet, some tungsten carbide jewelry contains the element cobalt that some people are allergic to. Interesting, another form of tungsten alloy using nickel as a binder metal is hypoallergenic, even to people who are allergic to nickel.

It is very common for people to mistakenly believe that the two metals are either the same thing or equal. Titanium is a strong metal but not resilient like tungsten carbide. Over time titanium rings will scratch and lose their polish thus needing to be refinished. Tungsten alone (not tungsten carbide) is also much like titanium. Without the carbide it does not gain its extreme hardness and durability. Only when tungsten is combined with a carbon alloy is it transformed into tungsten carbide, the strongest of all metals. Tungsten carbide is also a heavier metal than titanium which is very lightweight, making it more durable and better looking.




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The Healing Effects of an Appropriate Acid Reflux Diet

By Alexandra Williams


The Gracies are considered the first family of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). They attained perfection in their ground-and-pound combat on the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Gracie Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) was founded by brothers Carlos and Helio Gracie in 1925. Carlos was trained by the Japanese jiu-jitsu master, Maeda Hatsui. Carlos was a brilliant street fighter who incorporated Hatsui's grappling techniques with Western-style boxing.

Acid reflux may also occur due to inappropriate diet, stress and unhealthy lifestyle. The best way of controlling the condition is through the means of a good acid reflux diet. An appropriate acid reflux diet greatly contributes in preventing and controlling the condition. Due to the fact that excessive production of stomach digestive fluids aggravates the condition, an appropriate acid reflux diet should contain only foods that don't add to the stomach's acidity. A good acid reflux diet should exclude: foods that are rich in fat, citrus foods, tomato products, milk, caffeine-based products, spicy foods, fried foods, peppermint, alcoholic beverages and cigarettes.

First of all, avoid eating large amounts of foods that contain fat. By restricting the amount of fat in your acid reflux diet, you help normalize the activity of the stomach. When large amounts of fat-rich foods are ingested at once, the stomach can't manage to digest it properly and attempts to dissolve it by secreting more digestive acids. Exclude spices and other irritants (preservatives, colorants) from your acid reflux diet and replace fast food with home-cooked meals. Although it is believed that dairy products have a calming effect on the stomach, milk can eventually increase the amount of gastric acid. Milk has a rebound action on the stomach, neutralizing the levels of digestive acid at first, only to increase the amount of digestive acid further on.

Now, if you choose this diet, just because you eat less, you still have to be aware of what you are eating and keep track of the amount of calories you are consuming daily. If you choose food categories such as "chocolate" or "cake", this diet is obviously not going to be effective.

* Never eat: Pork and derivatives. * Bread: To be less fermented, it should be made out of pure or natural flour and eaten 24 hours after baked. Also, it should be eaten as toast or oven warmed. * No alcoholic beverages.* Not smoking. * Drinking a glass of water when you get up and before you go to sleep. * Important: In order to avoid a chemical conflict, it is essential that meals are at least 4 hours apart. Do not eat anything between meals.

Also, every now and then, you may want to take a break from your diet to eat some desert or a somewhat unhealthy food, but still try to make it correlate with your theme for the day. For example, on a day when you want to eat pizza, make your food theme "tomatoes".




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Acid Reflux - Treating it with Diet and Lifestyle Changes

By Alexandra Williams


It seems that one of the major culprits causing acid reflux is alcohol. Not good news for the drinkers amongst us. Take heart though, it is probably only excessive drinking that's to blame - perceived wisdom is that a couple of glasses of wine with your dinner won't hurt you, although there is some argument as to whether red or white is better. Personally, I find white wine more acidic and therefore assumed that it would be more likely to cause acid reflux. However, as alcohol prevents the oesophageal sphincter from working properly and thus allows stomach acid to reflux into the oesophagus, the acidity of the alcohol may be irrelevant. Notwithstanding that, when drinking alcohol, limit quantities and dilute spirits with water or a mixer. Wine may also be diluted with water or lemonade. Gassy drinks like champagne and beer should be avoided if possible.

Alcohol is not the only culprit - chocolate, peppermint, coffee, tea, caffeinated soft drinks such as colas and citrus fruit juices also inhibit the normal workings of the oesophageal sphincter so keep intake of these to an absolute minimum, if you can't give them up completely.

When you're body becomes more alkaline, the changes that will take place are truly amazing! It will seem magical, but it's all perfectly normal.

This is important for acne sufferers, particularly women, in that excess insulin can cause higher levels of male hormones. These androgen hormones have long been implicated in acne. They increase the oil production of the sebaceous glands, which leads to clogged pores and provides a breeding ground for the acne bacteria.In another study, researchers implicate the high levels of refined carbohydrates (such as bread and cereals) in teenage acne. Following a similar rationale, they suggest that high levels of blood sugars increase the levels of insulin and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), which leads to excess production of male hormones. These male hormones then trigger acne outbreaks.

Are these benefits worth pursuing? I think so, and you are crazy if you don't agree with me! Fortunately, it is not hard to slowly alkalise your body. Take it one day at a time, add more and more green food to your diet, reduce the number of cups of coffee you have every day and you'll soon reap the benefits.




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Simple Woodworking Projects - Decking

By Owen Jones


Timber, or wood, is still the first preference for furniture and other home and garden projects like decking. However, there is a large assortment of types of timber to select from. The first alternative is whether you will use hardwood or softwood. Hardwood is a lot more expensive, but it will not rot so quickly as softwood.

Both hardwood and softwood are beautiful or can be made to look beautiful with a suitable finish. Softwood generally takes more looking after, but can last just as long as hardwood, if it is sealed properly. If you want to paint the wood, then softwood is the better choice, because hardwood does not permit paint to soak in very well, but it will take staining, oiling and thin varnishing.

Once you have decided which type of timber you are going to use, you can think about which variety you want to use. If you are going to use hardwood, you have many alternatives, such as teak, mahogany or oak et cetera. If you choose softwood the most common timber used is pine. Whichever you eventually use, select each length of timber with care. You do not want warped, curved lengths of timber or lengths with an unwarranted number of knots in it. A good carpenter will inspect each length individually.

Then you will need something to hold the decking down. Nails or screws? Screws are almost certainly best because they will not come loose if the timber dries out. If you are using softwood, it will be OK to use stainless steel screws, but if you are using costly hardwood, then I would use brass screws.

You will almost certainly need three inch screws and they should be neatly countersunk, so that the screw's head is just below the surface of the wood. You can then plug it or not. Yes with steel screws, not with brass screws, but it is really up to your personal preference.

Prepare the area before you start. It is almost certainly best to use a concrete or slabbed base. This should be level and above the normal flow of rain water in your garden. If it does get wet, as when you wash it down, the water should fall through the boards and then flow away. You do not want it to stay under the decking so that mosquitoes can breed in it.

It is not hard to lay a wooden deck, but it a good idea to obtain a set of decking plans to work by. They will ensure that you do not miss a stage. They will also give you good hints and tips about which materials to use and how to finish your deck so that it does not rot quickly.

Once you have laid your own decking according to the plans, you could put an advert in the local paper and hire your services out to neighbours and locals. Everybody likes the thought of sitting out on their deck or porch in the evening and once you become a regular customer at the builders' merchant or lumber yard, you may meet the criteria for substantial discounts on materials, which will make your pricing more economical.




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Bettering Your Home for the Beginner-Crucial Ideas to Help You Begin

By Luis Mendez


It certainly does take a bit of careful consideration when thinking of your next home improvement task. Whilst it is a difficult task, it's also very fun, and you should be excited about doing it because you are improving your home and its value. Adding something new to your home can be good for your whole family, so maybe you could base your project on doing that. Or, you could add to your quality of life by doing something that'll greatly benefit you every day. Everything should be planned, right down to the very last detail, to make sure your project is a success, regardless of what you're going to do. Doing this is a smart way to go about things because you'll avoid becoming frustrated and things will go a lot better.

Continually zone in on what it is that you are hoping for prior to jumping into your work. Observe how we did not use plural terms-undertaking, project, etc., and we did that for great reasoning. It will become clear to you that exerting oneself on an individual project at any one given time is the best advice. The reasoning behind this can be different as it is contingent on the project you are working on. It is easy to become upset and stressed, for example, if you don't have much experience with updating your residence. If you are new, then chances are you have to learn what is necessary so you can do it.

Obviously you won't desire having multiple rooms messed up while you go from one portion of the house to another. Begin and end one activity first and then you go to the next one.

One part of the job that you should hire out is the electrical, since normally you will need someone who is licensed. It is not worth the risks you are taking, especially if you do not have the knowledge. Some small jobs only require changing a light switch, or maybe an outlet. Even if it is a very small job, electrical work requires great care. Even if you are a trustworthy person, you should always check the power with a voltmeter to make sure the power is off. Sometimes the actual power can be on, while the ground has been isolated, so be careful. You might be thinking that your house was wired correctly, but maybe it wasn't. Power tools can be very dangerous, so learn the safety precautions before you begin your project. If you are careful the odds of an accident are slim, but anything is possible. When you use power tools, there are a couple of safety rules, which are using leather gloves, and safety glasses. Two inexpensive items that you can buy at any hardware store can protect you from injury.

The most excellent planned home improvement is an improvement that goes well, functions the right way when you get to the end, brings joy and fun and everyone stays uninjured. Continually work with safety in mind even if it is a wee project. Basic hazards involve fall dangers provided you are laboring at heights and electrical risks. Providing you work on equipment that rotates, make certain you don on gear that is for your protection and safety.




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