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, November 22, 2008

Ed Hardy Shirts Generate Tremendous Attention

By Keith Ronson

The Ed Hardy shirts that so many are fond of have made quite showing in the fashion world over the past few years. Featuring all different types of colorful designs based on the tattoos of Ed Hardy, it is clear that the Ed Hardy shirts that command so much attention have enjoyed a tremendous level of popularity due to their extremely innovative design and quality manufacturing process.

Although Ed Hardy originally started his career as a tattoo artist, it is clear that he has something of a Midas touch, as his brand name continues to expand around the world. Naturally, you can only assume that once Ed Hardy himself is gone that his extremely popular products, such as Ed Hardy shirts, will continue to dominate the market and see a tremendous level of interest from consumers who are happy to utilize the products of the man who has managed to come from nothing.

Traveling the world and perfecting his craft, Ed Hardy very likely had little idea that he would one day be responsible for so many different types of Ed Hardy shirts and other products. The ubiquity of the brand has truly exceeded the expectations of everyone involved and the specific popularity of the Ed Hardy shirts have been linked to the individual's ability to stand apart from the crowd.

While originally designing for specific types of tattoos, Ed Hardy has branched out into the world and has begun to create all manner of different types of products for people to take advantage of. Whether you are looking for a watch, pair of shoes, or sweater, there is very likely something from the Ed Hardy brand that can suit you. The Ed Hardy shirts that are so popular around the world have continued to make their mark and generate all manner of interest in the Ed Hardy brand in general.

By making the attempt to stand out, you can utilize the Ed Hardy shirts and other products to show the world that you are your own person and that you do not care for the generic products that are available in your local department stores. This type of individuality is the exact reason that Ed Hardy began designing tattoos in the first place, leading to his extraordinarily popular Ed Hardy shirts and other products.

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Eat Your Fruits and Veggies

By Dane Masters

While there are children who do like vegetables, most of the children I know would rather eat candy, hot dogs, and frozen burritos rather than fruits and vegetables. Because of this, it is difficult to get children to make good choices about their food. Quick, high calorie foods come in shiny, bright packages and are advertised in a way to make them appealing for children. In this day of high child obesity it is important to get children to make good decisions about good food.

How can you incorporate a balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables into your child's diet when every other ad they see is for something that is not good for them?

There are many prepackaged healthy food options for fruits and vegetables that your child will like. Carrots and broccoli come in single serving sizes with peanut butter or ranch dressing to spice it up. Dipping food may be an option the child likes.

Ask your child which types of fruits and vegetables they prefer because one child might like dipping celery in peanut butter but another child would rather eat carrots and ranch.

Keep your children involved in making decisions about what they eat by trying new ways to prepare their food. Children's recipe books not only make cooking food, they incorporate ways to have your children help with the cookies. By helping with the food preparation, kids are more likely to eat their fruits and vegetables because they took the time to make the meal or snack.

Keep Your Child's Menu Choice Exciting and Exciting

Fruits and Vegetables - A Healthy Choice

It only takes a little extra time and effort to help your child discover the wonderful tastes fruit and vegetables have. It might take some time, but they will soon learn that variety in life can be a very good thing. No more "same old" meals.

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The Pros and Cons of Underwater Welding Techniques

By Sammy L Droste

Underwater welding is an important part of any industry where structures are underwater, or shipping is involved. It doesn't matter whether the structure is a fully submerged pipeline, a partially underwater platform, or a ship. Metal structures need to be repaired, and not all of them can be removed from the water.

Developing good technology for underwater welding is important. Ideally, an underwater weld ought to be strong enough to permanently be part of the structure. It should also be quick and cheap to implement, without being dangerous - unfortunately, no method can meet all of these standards.

There are a number of risks involved in most underwater welding, so it needs to be done carefully, by specialists who know what they're doing. Underwater welders are in demand in many industries, including shipping, oil and gas, and even military operations.

Wet and dry underwater welding are the two basic types. Wet welding is when the weld is exposed to the water while being created. It's a speedy, inexpensive welding method, and it's commonly used on underwater structures, or when a ship can't be put into dry dock.

The down side of wet underwater welding is that it's not as structurally stable as a dry weld. Water can interrupt the welding process, cause hot and cold spots, or even explosive pockets of hydrogen and oxygen. Wet welds are almost always temporary, and don't provide as great percentages of elongation as dry welds.

Wet underwater welds need to be repaired more frequently and require routine inspections for damage. This is an alternative to putting a ship into dry dock before scheduled, but in the long run, it's not always the cheapest.

Dry underwater welding may also be called hyperbaric welding. Usually, it's done inside a chamber made to isolate the weld from water - this chamber is often pressurized, and contains inert gas. The chamber can be big enough to hold all the equipment, plus the welder, or so small they only surround the weld.

One variant of dry underwater welding developed by Neptune Marine uses a small chamber filled with inert gas. This gas is pressurized to one unit above the outside water pressure, which prevents contamination. The small chamber can be easily and quickly built, which is why this is one of the least expensive forms of dry underwater welding.

Dry welding is generally considered to be time consuming and expensive, which is why it's not usually used for quick repairs or fixes that need to be done without disrupting normal routines.

Underwater welding has a number of risks associated with it. One of them is shock from improperly insulated or used equipment. Another is decompression sickness, a problem that can be avoided with the right precautions, but which can be lethal if they're not observed.

Every kind of welding has its own problems and benefits. Picking the right method for your application requires knowing your available resources and your needs. Be sure to investigate all options, even if they're new to the market, when you look for the perfect underwater welding solution.

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Smoked Salmon Gift Basket Are Great Gifts

By Sherry Shantel

For the holidays, it's likely that you're planning on sending gift baskets to at least some of your friends. They're a great, fast option to give them what they want, without spending a lot of money. But this year, instead of sending the same old English muffin basket, why don't you surprise them?

A smoked salmon gift basket is an excellent way to impress everyone who receives it. An upscale treat, it's a great breakfast for a holiday morning. But salmon and all of the food that goes with it can be quite expensive, and take precious time out of your schedule to gather.

Still, wouldn't it be lovely to start your holiday morning with a table stacked high with bagels, cream cheese, capers, and best of all, high quality smoked salmon? How about any of the other high end products that one can enjoy with a delicious bagel and lox? It's a tasty and upscale meal that's sure to impress.

I know that this sounds good, but it does leave the question of how to pull it all off. With a smoked salmon gift basket, of course. It's a must have Christmas gift, better than cookies or popcorn. And there are many different options for customization. Salmon, of course, is the staple, but there are many other pieces to the basket for you to choose, tailored to the likes and dislikes of anyone.

First off, you get to choose which salmon best suits your needs. You can go with the classic Alaskan smoked salmon, delicious and colorful. Or if you're into natural products, natural smoked salmon is a must have. And who's the say you can send both, so that everyone can pick their favorite?

And then there is the choice of bagel. Do you like a wheat or white bagel? How about whole grain? You can chose the bagel that best matches the salmon that you've chosen, and your personal tastes. And the choices don't end there.

How about the cream cheese, which is essential to an excellent smoked salmon gift basket. If your friends are health concious, go with low fat. If not, classic, regular cream cheese is a great option. And if you're feeling the need for some added flair, whipped and flavored cream cheese is a tasty treat. Capers also add an unexpected kick to your salmon.

When it comes time to choose your holiday gift basket this year, don't forget smoked salmon. A smoked salmon gift basket, with all the products it can include, will be an exciting and unexpected surprise for your friends and family, and a tasty treat for everyone!

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Belly Ring & Jewelry

By Dane Masters

If you are creatively inclined, you most probably are the kind that likes to personalize and customize whatever you wear, like jewelry. Creating your own belly ring is fun and there is no limit to what you can do, especially if you are comfortable handling tiny or little objects. To start with, you can purchase simple piercings of gold or silver. You can purchase these online or from local dealers. Now, how you ornate this rings is up to you, and there are many options at your disposal.

Danglers, wires, stones and metallic chinks are also other available options, as well as plastics, which are easy to mold. Local hobby shops are most likely to have lots of different ideas for you to get some inspiration to help with your own designs. It'll be great to create something by yourself, especially your own jewelry.

Once you have made your belly ring, you may be asked by others to make some for them. Turning your hobby into a business is very easy thanks to the internet. Setting up a web site, photographing your belly rings, and creating an order form will not take long at all. You will be able to experiment with different types of jewelry and you will be able to make a profit as well.

Jewelry designing is a hobby with many people. Your indulgence does not have to stop at belly rings. You can move on to other types of piercing. The only requisite is imagination, passion and a creative mindset.

In case you do not wish to start a business out of your hobby, you can keep on using it to derive happiness. You can gift your rings to people, or donate them for charitable causes. There is almost no limit to where you can take your hobby to.

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Suzuki Scooters: Professional Engineering, Moderate Pricing

By Jared Conley

Considering the quality and history of Suzuki Motors, I often wonder why their scooters aren't as well received as some of the more popular scooters like Vespas and Hondas. Vespas, of course, have their old school chic appeal, but for anyone looking to find a modern scooter, it's difficult to beat Suzuki scooters. Here are a few reasons:

1) Suzuki scooters are inexpensive to both own and maintain

My initial experience with Suzuki was a off-road bike back in 1986. It ran flawlessly, was stunning to look at, and was one of the most economical models on the market, taking into account the quality of the bike. Suzuki's scooters are similar: you get a lot of bang for your buck.

2) They are great on gas

Depending on the engine size you purchase, you can expect anywhere from 45 to 100 miles per gallon of gas. While the larger models (the ones that rival motorcycles) hit the lower end of the scale, smaller, more traditional Suzuki scooters are incredibly fuel efficient.

3) They are expertly engineered

Suzuki scooters are engineered to the highest standards of reliability, and are well known for their smooth operation, easy clutch system, and liquid cooled engines. Don't underestimate the convenience of a smooth clutch system, especially for younger riders who might be more prone to distraction!

4) They are safe

Along with their excellent engineering, Suzuki scooters are built to be safe in ways you might not expect. For example, most Suzuki scooters have an advanced suspension system. Think that's there for comfort? If so, you'd be partly right. It's there for both comfort and safety. By keeping lateral travel to the minimum, the overall safety of the scooter is dramatically improved.

5) There is a wide selection

Whether you're buying a small knock about model, or a large motorcycle replacement, Suzuki has a model that suits you perfectly. For local riding a 125, 150, or 250 will probably be all the horsepower you need. But you can step up to a 450cc engine for around $6,000, and step even further up to a 650cc for around $9,000.

Like their full-size cousins, Suzuki scooters are known for their traits of performance and quality. If you're looking for a premium scooter at a great price, make sure to check out a Suzuki. When you begin looking at prices, you'll find that there is also an active second hand scooter market, so do your due diligence before purchasing!

Note: I am NOT a representative of Suzuki Motors -- just a customer who likes their exceptional scooters.

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Accelerate Your Metabolism and Increase your Fat Loss Rate

By Ricardo d Argence

Your acknowledgment of the need and desire to lose weight is the first and most difficult step on the path to weight loss. When your weight is of concern to you, the emotional and phyical toll it takes on you can be very stressful.

But people can have a difficult time realizing that in order to lose weight they actually should eat moe often throughout the day. A common strategy at the beginning of a diet is a drastic reduction in the amount and kinds of food eaten. However, that may in fact ultimately do more damage than produce any benefit.

Eating too little during the course of the day actually sets up your body for weight loss failure. By not eating enough you set your body up to have low energy throughout the day. Try to store as much fat as possible, which will thwart your weight loss attempts,your body will also go into starvation mode. You should also know that once you begin to keep yourself from eating you will have a greater food craving than if you were to just eat sensibly.

Your aim should be to remain fit and healthy through out your life. Our bodies possess a variety of survival mechanisms which serve to maintain the function of our bodily systems. These systems will automatically start up when your body gets the signal that it is needed. Among the most developed of our body's defense mechanisms is its reaction to the perception of starvation.

That you could sit down and eat whatever you want is not really realize by your internal mechanisms. You body will automatically go into starvation mode if it thinks that you are choosing not to eat enough calories to get through it's daily functions.

By keeping yourself from eating for too long between meals or by not eating enough throughout the day, your body's famine response will kick in automatically. When it does this, your metabolism instantly slows down, this means that you are not able to burn fat as effectively or quickly. When your goal is weight loss, having an efficient metabolism is an essential key to your success.

As a result of your eating habits you will start to lose the toned muscle instead of the fat. The muscles in your body will suffer and have problems with typical daily activites if you have a diet that is low in protein. The loss of lean muscle also causes your metabolic rate to diminish even further. Again reducing the amount of fat that your body is able to burn.

When you are looking to lose weight, ensuring that your metabolism is fully functioning is an essential step to ensuring your success. The key to keeping your metabolism up is to make sure that you are eating small meals about three hours apart. If you do that in coordination with a fitness program you are sure to quickly become the new you that you have always dreamed of being.

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During Tight Economic Times, Consider Discount Office Furniture

By Pat Borden

Do consider Discount Office Furniture in these times of economic slump. The office is your place of work. The goal of the employees of this business should be success. Be comfortable and work efficiently with ergonomic office furniture.

All office furniture at Office Doctor are placed at lower prices than at the other leading office furnishing companies. We can choose from individual styles and designs Corsica Style, a contemporary or traditional setting, Napoli Style, a modernized Italian-influence setting, Whitby Style, a modern contemporary full featured office appeal, and Concept 3 Style, a simple yet distinct modern accent with it's own individual touch, are modern styles for office furniture.

Both the desks and the tables are coated twice with catalyzed lacquer with beveled black edeges making them both durable and elegant. Each piece of furniture has a high quality finish using one of a variety of veneers, such as Sierra cherry on cherry veneer. mahogony on walnut veneer, or golden cherry on beech veneer.

The Office Doctor offers many styles. Revolution Style is a transition style. It can be adapted to a variety of modular settings and unique designs. For a style that spans time, Madera is an excellent choice. It is equally suitable for a crisp new look or a rich traditional style. If your work setting sees a lot of traffic, you will want to check out our Resilience style furniture. To accommodate a variety of workers, Impel customizable design can't be beat. To keep your workers comfortable, try Eclipse. It has a sophisticated, sleek, yet comfortable design. If you want a furnishing style that is sleek and elegant and yet able to transition from one setting to another, Belmont is a good choice. Shaker influence can be seen in the gorgeous veneers of our Delmar style. This style goes from customary traditional to common with ease.

The desk and tables have seven finished and are coated with high quality catalyzed lacquer, hand picked grade maple and cherry veneers The design of the furniture is durable and heavy duty, thus it suits the creative and modern user.

Our office furniture styles include contemporary styles such as, the Lakeport style, which combines modernized features, for comfort, combined with durability; the Allegiance style for both the sophistication of American fashion and versatility; the Centennial style of ultra modern design combined with functionality; the Encompass style, for the individual that wants a personalized work space; the Concept 400 style for a modernized design reflecting the classical office environment; and the Concept 70 style, comprising the comfort and ergonomic design reflecting a prestigious office environment.

The traditional style office furniture includes Arlington collections a style showing emphasis on value and executive furniture for an efficient work place, Wilmington style a classic traditional theme yet complete of current active work space functions, Fulton style a traditional design ensuring long lasting efficiency for everyday use, and Jefferson style express history and timeless basis.

Each piece of furniture was created with top of the line materials to make the products last longer so you won't find yourself needing new furniture any time soon. There are many styles and designs at discount prices to suit your office needs, and help make your staff more productive.

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