Over The Counter Bulletin Board - Taking Your Company Public

By James Scott

So many companies dream of going public to raise massive amounts of capital, as set up for an exit strategy, to make acquisitions with stock and for many other reasons. While your intentions may be pure and with genuine motives, you're entering shark infested waters of boiler rooms, crooked attorneys and underbelly consultants who have made careers off of taking well intentioned executives just like you for a 24 month rollercoaster ride while they take every penny you have as your company shrivels up like week old road kill.

Just and honest consultants in the 'public offering' industry are as rare as the illusive white elephant. This industry exists in a cesspool surrounded by rose gardens; from afar it looks amazing and an image of a dreamland but get up and close and the sludge and odor are enough to make you run and hide. So what do you look for in a consultant? The best consulting firms are the 'boutique firms' with minimal overhead that keep a low profile and are made up of 3 or 4 'partner' consultants.

These firms typically have the experience of working with the large consulting groups but for one reason or another have decided to leave and go out on their own. The great thing is, these small groups typically have massive contacts and process your entire public offering in-house. Offering a complete turn-key solution that is managed in-house offers a huge advantage because there is accountability and you can actually build a relationship with the people that are making your dream of a public offering come true.

These 'boutique' consultants will usually stay onboard as growth consultants for the life of the company in exchange for modest fees and a pre-IPO or pre-OTCBB equity position. The large firms will hack you out at the knees and gouge you with fees while they take massive amounts of equity in your company which takes away your bartering chip when you need to offer more stock to the public to raise capital.

The small firms will also work one on one with you to show you how to use your stock to grow through acquisition and other nifty ways to use stock to grow. Seek out the boutique consulting firm and save the attorney for spot audits. Hold on to your cash. Why pay outrageous fees to lawyers when you can pay 60% less with a small consulting firm that will add all the bells and whistles for free and actually get your stock trading, usually in half the time?

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Browlift, Rejuvenation & Vein Treatments

By Stella Robinson

Browlift surgery, also known as forehead lift, brings about a more youthful appearance to face by properly repositioning the sagging eyebrows and getting rid of frown lines that may appear on the forehead. This is a very common cosmetic procedure undertaken by plastic surgeons for men and women generally over the age of forty.

Though it's not possible to put back the clock and become young again, several cosmetic surgery techniques are available now to restore a more youthful look. Browlift surgery is a good example. It helps to reduce the tell tale marks of advanced age such as sagging eyebrows and furrows in the forehead. In the case of the younger community, these worrying features could be the result of stress. Whatever be the cause, browlift surgery holds the key to rectifying it.

The endoscopic procedure has several advantages over its surgical counterpart. It only requires three to five small incisions (about 1 inch in length) instead of the traditional ear-to-ear incision, the hairline remains unaltered, and the procedure can be performed with or without elevation of the brows. The endoscopic procedure also results in a faster recovery and inconspicuous scarring.

Our hands and feet are the areas of skin that do the most work, yet are often neglected. Give fingers and toes the best care possible with natural and organic products. Human hands receive bear the brunt of everything. The sun, the rain, the hale and the storm. So its quite natural for our hands to show signs of wear and tear the earliest. Darkened spots due to aging are the most common signs. Cosmetic surgery treatments do come of great use to give you back those tender beautiful hands you were gifted with.

There are various hand rejuvenating techniques to chose from depending on the patients requirement, costs, benefits and risks involved.

At first, the medical term, telangiectasia may seem quite foreign to you, but actually this is really just a technical way to refer to spider veins. Appearing on the face, chest and neck, spider veins are small blood vessels that become visible with discoloration.

In regards to the face, spider veins tend to surface through a wide range of causes. Whenever the face becomes flushed or blushes, the threat of developing telangiectasia emerges. Spider veins in the face might form due to any of the following factors: spicy or hot meals, exercise, hormonal imbalance, excessive sun exposure and cortisone medications.

Simple and painless removal of unsightly spider veins can often be completed in just one 30-minute laser vein removal session at Illuminations Medical Spa.

Brian M. Kinney, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon, a member of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a Past President of the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation of the United States.

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Public Reverse Merger - Reverse IPO - Public Company Merger -

By James Scott

If you are trying to raise capital with a PPM or public entity like OTCBB you need to understand the mind of the investor. After the business plan sells the investor on the business concept you need to sell them on you and your executive staff. You need to stack your executive positions with professionals with a proven track record of success and possess a solid reputation in the industry. You must paint the picture for investors that your business is run by the who's who in your industry and this pedigree is demonstrated by your education, degree, grades in college, professional organizations of which you have been and are currently a member, advisory board positions with other corporate organizations, a track record of setting up and maintaining strategic alliances, networking contacts and more.

When an investor looks at your human resource list on your PPM, business plan or public offering docs it needs to scream power, authority and confidence. Each individual that you place on your advisory board must have a massive contribution other than 'advice'. Advisors should be able to prove their ability to assist in crucial decisions, connect your company with strategic partners and help you get to the next level.

Your legal counsel and CPA should be well known organizations with a long list of successful, well known organizations on their client roster and they should have a lot more to offer your company than just their fee based services. Again, these organizations should be able to set you up with partnerships that will help grow your business. As far as corporate awareness you must include a publicist. The publicist that you choose must be well versed in their comprehension of your industry genre.

They must be able to take your company and get you in front of the proper audience that is conducive to enhancing your growth potential. They must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of viral online marketing as well as traditional means of radio, TV and article promotion. They should be able to reach into their contact list and set you up with one interview after another targeting your specific audience.

These are just a few things to take into consideration when you jump on the fund raising trail. Every individual you have listed on your docs must be able to pass due diligence and have the appeal that reaches into the 'comfort' zone portion of the investor's mind.

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What's Not To Like About Fashion

By Ashley Marx

In 1858 Charles Frederick Worth decided to open the couture house, which is one of the true types of businesses of this kind in Paris. This is where fashion design is normally taken. Many textile industries led the trends as opposed to the tailors and dressmakers who are responsible for many of the innovations. Many designers take their inspiration from other collections that designers have created, by doing this they have established new trends, new styles, new fabrics and this led to the industries success.

Many designers have established a brand reputation that allows them to set the fashion trends. A collection of clothing is where a designer takes similar types of clothing and puts them all together for the season; the clothing is a mix of high end and mass market ready. When preparing for mass market, the designer takes the trendy clothing and makes it suitable for the everyday person.

Fashion refers to style in a specific period of time; basically this is different types of costume or clothing design. Fashion week is very important for designers; they depend on this week to display their clothing designs. Designer from all over the world come to each city for fashion week to show their new designs to audiences.

The fashion industry is influenced by fashion companies creating collections of clothing. The styles of clothing changes from one generation to another and when looking back in time you can see this in the social classes. As time goes by culture and society play an important role in fashion designs. When fashion designers manufacture clothing they want the clothing to fit well and to look good.

Designers look at the world and study the different trends in fashion, they use a sketch pad to design clothes, they need to select fabrics and color and the designer always oversees the final production of their design. They visit manufactures and different trade shows, they do this to get samples and decide what type of fabrics to use with their designs.

Smaller companies employ most of the fashion designers today, since they work in small company they will oversee the production, they will need to sew and do some pattern making. Traveling is a must for designers, they need to travel to suppliers and manufactures to help with the decision making and to oversee the entire process.

These designers have a keen eye for color, detail and they have a sense of proportion and know how to balance all of this. One of the most important functions is the designer needs to give very specific instructions to the manufacturer on how the garment needs to be constructed. If all goes well the production of their garments goes smoothly and is produces and delivered to stores.

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It Is Important To Know The Colon Cleansing Facts

By Ezra Rogers

Nobody like likes to talk about it, but the fact remains that a large, healthy bowel movement is highly satisfying as well as important for your health. In case you don't have regular bowel movements, or in case your stools are hard, odd colored, or it is difficult to pass them, it means that your colon is unhealthy. Other facts are that constipation, gas, diarrhea, bloating, as well as a large belly and bad breath are signs of a unhealthy colon. Then there are the less obvious signs of a distressed colon such as tiredness, problem in concentrating, headaches, varicose veins, hemorrhoids as well as bloodshot eyes.

Colon is where the waste of our body goes. But our colon also tends to extract vitamins from this waste, primarily those that have escaped primary digestion. Colon also removes the excess moisture from the waste. And in case the waste is in there for too long and is not being expelled, it may lead to removal of too much moisture leading to hard, difficult to pass stools. This is a sign of constipation. And this can lead to much more serious health problems.

The colon cleansing facts are that a healthy lifestyle is required for a healthy colon. This means some exercise; as well as a plant-based; whole-foods diet to be included in the lifestyle.Other colon cleansing facts include the intake of lots of water besides plenty of sleep as well as a stress-free life. And in case you don't take care of these areas, it will not be easy to get your colon working properly. Besides, a colon cleanse treatment may be the first step in getting back a healthy colon, as well as large, healthy bowel movements.

The fact remains that no matter how much you eat or even what you eat, some of it will remain undigested and make its way to your colon. Then there are some foods which are worse than others. And in case your colon is taking too long to process the food, then that food is bound to ferment as well as putrefy.

This way the toxic substances can leech back into your bloodstream. Besides, the chemical pollutants like pesticides, herbicides, fungicides as well as chlorine, arsenic, mercury, and many more which are found in our food and water is causing so many health problems for our population. What this means is that all these colon cleansing facts need to be kept in mind in order to have a well-functioning colon which is highly essential for a healthy body.

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Chakra Clearing And Cleansing- A Recipe For Success!

By Jai Dahalli

The secret of success in todays times is to reinvent yourself constantly keeping in mind that you do not lose heart and keep on motivating yourself and keep moving towards giving your 100%.

Along with physical ability and strength your mental and spiritual stability is also very important for your constant growth. The chakras within you play an important role as these points of spiritual energy offer a great deal to your character and wisdom; they act as the intermediaries between the soul and the physical body.

These points in your body help you to channelize your inner strengths into actual performance to help you attain the results you want. But even your inner strength can form rust if there is no regular development or timely refreshment and clearing chakras is a process that renovates your energies to bring out a new you.

It is important to recognize the components of our personality that are attached to each of the 7 chakras and work on them individually so that you do not lose out on any aspect.

In the process of clearing chakras the body gets rid of the negative energy in you in order to intake positive energy and stabilize it.

Certain moves in the clockwise direction help to get in the positive energies while opposite movements are required in order to get rid of the negativity.

Also in the process of clearing chakras you might experience a little pain in body parts but that is just an indication of the occurrence of the process of energy exchange.

The energy obtained by means of exchange in the process of chakra clearing is said to come from the planets and are used by man to channelize his efforts optimally.

Once your chakras are cleared you will find a newer self in front of you, while many practise this on a regular basis, the intervals do vary as per the need and intent of individuals.

It is often seen that once you have performed the act of clearing chakras, your response to situations not only becomes quicker and wiser but you also tend to come up better options and ideas. You will realise that people would come in contact with a new dimension of your nature and character.

The process of clearing chakras can start by paying attention to 1-2 of the circles of energy in your body and in the process try to get all your chakras cleared as only then you will be able to enjoy the advantage of your energies. People would be able to experience peace of mind as well as they tend to be relaxed.

In order to understand which chakra you need to clear you will not need to know rocket science but just feel the reactions of your body parts and then work on the chakra it relates to.

The amount of competition in all fields today is tremendous and you have to be very agile. In case you do not have the apt approach or there is an imbalance of the energies in your body, the execution of your skills and talents into effective results would be very difficult.

Over a period of time many practising the methods to clear and refresh their chakras have found this to be an advantageous affair. This has led to an awareness and interest in the methodology and the pros of the chakras.

You can bring a lot to your life in terms of happiness, satisfaction, achievements and success if you can practise and implement the fundamentals of chakras. A lot depends on how you approach it, chakra clearing would help you to approach your goals with a freshness of mind and body!

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Setting A Strong Foundation For A Fast Muscle Gain

By Kim Rohn

So what's the tally now that you have starting building muscles? Anything between 15 and 25 pounds, right?

Is the weights you lifts of the right weight for the squats, dead lift, row and bench presses?

Have you muscle groups shown any growth?

Are your friends asking you how you changed the way you look? Do your clothes look better on you? Are attracting a lot of looks because of your muscles?

So how many of those questions have you said `yes' to. If you can't answer positively to all of it, then you need to get a perspective.

A popular muscle builder writer gets a number of mails from bodybuilders, from around the globe, who want to know how to develop muscle quickly. Some of the common queries are as follows.

"What are the right exercises for the inner chest?"

" How do you go about building up the lower biceps?"

"What do you do when the front delts are growing faster than the rear delts. What to do?"

If you have been exercising according to your bodybuilding timetable and not developing the muscle mass, you should look at achieving the muscle mass and not consider how quickly it should be done.

These are the reasons.

Because that is your primary goal and don't let anything else claim your attention.

#So where do you go from here?

The goal is to increase the muscle size with weights and exercises.

This is the time to build up your body. So don't let the smaller details like whether your biceps are equal to your triceps, take your mind away. You can work on the details later.

After training for more than a year and your muscles have developed to a satisfactory level you can concentrate on the finer point but not before that. Your agenda now should be to gain muscle mass.

The first thing to do set yourself a weight training program and stay committed to it.

Write down everything about your exercise in a diary and add weights gradually.

You also need to eat five to six meals a day with the right kind of muscle building food. Follow this diet for a year!

Don't slip into a comfort zone with your exercises but direct all your energy to stretch yourself to the limits increasing your intensity and commitment as you progress.

There is no alternative to hard work!

Remember there is no easy way; you have to plan long term.

Get a workable long term program and stick to it because there are no short term solutions for muscle building.

It doesn't need a lot of ingenuity to know how to develop muscles. All it requires is hard work, dedication and regular exercise to get you there. You have to get it all you have and that means that you will have to endure the hardship.

Don't bother too much about the finer details, work on getting the muscle mass developed.

All you have to do, is to exercise!

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Past Life Secrets: Unlocking Your Mind's Mysteries

By Susan M Mann

The concept of having a past life or perhaps several is reincarnation. It is an ancient concept in various cultures the world over. Some of these include Africa, Japan, Australian aborigines as well as some New Age religions and modern Wicca. They believe we have lived past lives and that those past lives influence us today.

Your health, your mental wellbeing, and your social interactions are impacted by each past life. For this reason, it is often a good idea to know thyself - to meet who you were in a past life, settle the demons that may be left over, and to integrate all the strengths you've accumulated over time so that you may be a stronger person now and in future lives.

How do you know if you have a past life? You may never know, however, in many cases disturbing memories or dreams that do not belong to you may visit you while you are awake. Reincarnation is a very popular belief among many individuals. However, when doing the math, it makes a great deal of sense that there are some new souls. Other indications include:

* A strong love or attraction to some culture that you were not exposed to and that makes no sense in your current life. If you love Mesopotamian art, for instance, you may have a past life from that region in the era you find interesting. Learn more about the art that interests you; if it all comes from a distinct and relatively small time period, that's a pretty good indication that there's something there.

* Abnormally strong emotions about some incident in history if, for instance, you tear up when you look at Washington Crossing the Delaware but not at any other revolutionary art, you may have been involved in that incident in a past life.

* Irrational fears that were not triggered by some incident in your childhood, and possibly allergies as well. Psychological and certain physical issues may be linked to a past life.

This is of course, not an extensive list. Having such indicators does not mean that you are actually remembering a past life. Observe the patterns of your life, the range of things that you find attractive for some reason. You may be able to tune into some of the likenesses that can aid you in piecing the idea of what your past life or lives may have been like to live.

Self-hypnosis can help you to access the past life you once had. If you can not do it, ask for somebody to help you through hypnosis. Most of the therapists who do past life regression are specialists as well in helping people know their past life. They usually do it by using a form of deep hypnotic procedure.

While searching for a form of self-hypnosis to access your past life you want to find a method that can double as a deep relaxation technique. You should work with this type of technique, until you feel comfortable using it before trying past life regression.

In terms of safety there is nothing significant to worry about. What should happen is that you experience a past life vividly as if you were actually back in time. Although it may not be this intense you should still be able to experience shadows and feelings of a past life.

Good memories will provoke good feelings. Conversely a bad past life memory will result in the same feelings as if you have had a bad dream. You will just wake up feeling uneasy, like you have had a nightmare. But please bear in mind that unpleasant memories, if indeed they are any, are an important part of the regression experience.

What is important is remembering a past life. Once you remember, you are able to move on in this life. Problems occur when there is subconscious suppression of these memories. Acknowledging and accepting what happened in the past can aid you, while experiencing you present life with an entirely different point of view.

There is a theory of Karma which says that, if we were good people in one life, and committed kind and positive acts, then we will have good Karma and subsequently, we will receive good in all future lives - unless we change and become bad people! If that happens, personal Karma changes and negative events will hound us throughout future lives until we have suffered enough to atone and revert back to being a good soul.

However, there does seem to be some confusion about this interpretation. Some individuals do not believe we are destined to suffer from any bad things we deserve because of one of our past lives. They believe that with each new life, we are born anew, with the choice to do as we please. After realizing that a particular memory is from a past life, we are no longer bad examples and we can continue on, enjoying our present life.

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Tips To Find The Best Baby Pushchairs

By Walenski Polistroy

Before a child arrives there is so much planning and preparation that needs to be done. A lot of people think that it is easy, but that is certainly not the case. Before your child arrives, you need to ensure that you research baby pushchairs to ensure that you get the one that is going to last the test of time, but also be extremely comfortable.

#1 How Much?

The first thing to take into consideration will be how much you can afford to spend. There is no point looking at a pushchair that is 500, when you can only afford 250. In general, the more you pay the higher quality the pushchair will be.

#2 How Heavy?

A lot of parents find that the weight of the push chair is not necessarily important. That being said a lot of people will want to get a lightweight one purely for the fact that it will be a lot easier to move around. Baby pushchairs can be extremely lightweight, but of course, this will come at a premium.

#3 Features

A lot of people tend to opt for the basic design and setup when it comes to baby pushchairs - but wait! There are plenty of variations available, so think what you want from it. There are things such as travel systems, where the seat is actually removable and can be used as a car seat. The likes of a foldable frame can also be essential if you are looking to pack it away in the car for a short journey. Each feature that is added is likely to increase the price.

#4 How easy to use?

When pushing your child, you need to make sure that you are comfortable as well as them. The likes of compartments for keys and even adjustable handles will make your life so much easier, so try and find chairs that incorporate these features.

#5 Comfort

Remember that it is not all about durability of the push chair, it is really about how comfortable it is for your child. Decide whether you want a reclining seat or a place where your child can lie down, as this will make a big difference to their comfort. Baby pushchairs should be brought with comfort in mind!

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Introduction To Casino Bonus Offers From Online Casinos

By Angelo Bucco

If you have never visited a major casino destination like Las Vegas then you might be surprised to learn that hotels there offer free meals and free rooms. Of course there is a reason for that. They hope to attract guests who will then visit the casino complex which is attached to that hotel. Nowadays new players in online casinos can choose from a fantastic array on online casino bonus promotions. Players might be confused at first, so this brief article explains some of the promotional offers.

Welcome bonuses, or sign-up bonuses, are advertised to encourage new players to register at online casinos. Existing players cannot claim these bonuses. When the new player has played (wagered) a predetermined amount then he earns his bonus, which is added to his account. This predetermined amount is called the "wagering requirement". In some cases the player is restricted to certain games when earning the bonus: as an example some bonuses are "Slots Only" and only money played on slots contributes towards earning the bonus.

There are three types of online casino sign-up bonus. We will examine first the no-deposit bonus, then the deposit match bonus, and finally the free money bonus.

The no-deposit bonus simply means that the casino will give you some free money in your account to start playing at their site. You will not be required to deposit any money of your own.

With a deposit match bonus then the casino aims to match the money deposited by the player up to a certain limit. The rate at which the casino matches the player's deposit is usually given as a percentage. As an example the promotion might be "100% sign-up bonus to $100". In this case if the player deposits any amount up to $100 then the casino will match this one-for-one. A player deposit of $40 would be matched by $40 from the casino for example.

With a free money deposit then the casino adds the specified amount of money into the players account. The player must make a minimum deposit.

You do not get immediate access to your bonus money. You have to gamble in the casino for a time, wagering a certain amount of your own money, before you can access the bonus money. This is known as the "wagering requirement". There may also be restrictions about which games you must play to qualify to get the bonus. For example if you sign up with a "Slots Only" bonus then the wagering requirement must be played on slots only. If you wager money on other games it will not be counted towards the wagering requirement.

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Taking A Company Public: Is Business A Form Of Warfare?

By James Scott

So is business a form of warfare? If it is who are the pawns and who are the kings? Let's look at the facts and past the 1980s clichs that chant: Greed Is Good and Business Is War as those chanting these phrases are often on the sidelines and not gifted enough to be on the field and playing and have no choice but to live vicariously through those they are jealously watching.

Everyone wants to be a player but in this industry you need a lot more than drive you need connections and capability. By connections I mean global political, global corporate, international finance and more. By capability I mean nerves of steel, the ability to bath in acid and swim with sharks and eat class for breakfast. This is one of the most stressful industries I know of with a burnout rate that is off the charts and any other global consultant that I know has struggled with their demons to stay on the top of their game. Business, by all categorical definition is War.

There are winners, losers, economies rise and economies crumble all because of global commerce. Global commerce as you know is control over the masses by an elite few. The elite are not the government officials as they themselves are pawns in a much larger game that even they don't understand. Commerce and finance are numbers on a computer screen and fractional reserve lending, the IMF and other organizations at the end of marionette strings to impose the will of the elite on the global populace.

War in the form of economics is ongoing whereas war with guns and the military is to make a statement. Economic warfare is trade sanctions and limiting technology that will enable a developing nation to grow which will disable their industrial capabilities so that instead of a thriving economy they are dependent on the involvement by industrialized nations. With the Bretton Woods Convention in 1944 and the reconstruction of Europe and the doing away with the gold standard the above mentioned Numbers On A Screen are dictated by who holds the most economic collateral to enforce their idea of numbers.

This group of elites has the economic and military power to impose its will and enforce the idea that the numbers that they place on that screen are etched in stone and if those numbers demonstrate a Loan to a developing nation, though no actual empirical capital has been transferred, that developing nation now becomes a willing pawn in the overall game of economic warfare. So there you have it, business is indeed a form of warfare. This industry of global finance serves as the royal court while those around us are forced to play by the rules we invent and enforce.

I'm not saying that this is a good thing, I'm not exactly proud to be part of the problem but this is the awkward reality. I know you're waiting for a happy ending or an idea that will help create a solution but I don't have one.

When my firm is brought in as a strategist and alliance facilitator for global rollups, acquisitions, mergers and IPOs we try to create as many jobs as possible but let me ask you, by creating more jobs are we just perpetuating the problem of the masses being controlled by the few?

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The Convenience Of A Wireless LAN

By Jeff Holmes

Wireless electronic networks are more common than they used to be, they can be found in offices, schools and even motorway service stations. They are simple to setup and the equipment is pretty inexpensive. There are lots of things you can carry out using this type of equipment. You are not restricted to just one computer to finish the projects in hand. It is a simple process that anyone can complete.

A school uses wireless electronic networks in their residences and schoolrooms, so every pupil is able to use a Mac for homework, study and play. Many commercial enterprises have separate sections and each section has various uses for their computers. Within a business it is essential that info is shared with assorted departments and to carry out this their communication system needs to be linked.

An individual may desire wireless networks in their home as well. One all your kids may be exploring the Web for their homework while the other may be simply playing an online game. Having a wireless electronic network in the home will help them both achieve this same time. There are numerous benefits when more people can use a wireless electronic network all the same time.

It is really easy for anyone to set up a link in their house. Each PC within the home can be linked to the World wide web without lots of cables strung all over the floor. In an office environment, it is important that each section can't communicate with each other fast. Almost anyone can set up a wireless electronic network but if you are using it for your company then you would be advised to call in an professional.

It is essential that students are able to connect to the World wide web not just in the schoolroom but also in their dormitory room, there is usually more research done after school time therefore connection is required 24/7. This is simple to achieve and everyone will get a fantastic use out of it. You would be able to use the Web from almost anywhere in the building as long as you are in range of the wireless electronic network. A person will be able to send links, files and computer programs to other members on the network without much effort. A individual can even setup their Mac to be able to remotely link with another one in the dwelling.

Wireless networks are a wonder method in using a computer and World wide web to its broadest potential. Using this system is very straightforward and is a easy procedure to set up. There are many projects that can be accomplished even though other people are doing other types of work on their own Mac's. The prices for cards and wireless networks are fairly inexpensive and a home will be cord free.

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Reasons That Make A Filipino Maid Agency The Best Source For Housemaids

By Alice Sy

There are a number of reasons why a lot of nationalities prefer to look for a household help from a Filipino Maid Agency. Filipino helpers are known to be meticulous when it comes to cleanliness and orderliness in the home. They are considered excellent employees for their patience and natural hardworking nature. Most nationalities admire the traits of Filipinos not only for their honesty but more importantly, for their loyalty to the people they work for. All these traits make a Filipino maid ideal and superior among others.

The traits of a Filipino maid can go beyond what is expected from her. Aside from being respectful, she is also capable of caring for the whole family. Filipinos are naturally caring individuals yet they know where to draw the line especially when it comes to the personal problems of the people they are working for. They value privacy as much as other nationalities do. In terms of house jobs, a Filipino maid is always happy to take the extra mile should it be necessary. Every employer can count on her to lend a helping hand on extra jobs at home or even doing a few errands.

To find a good housemaid, you can approach a credible Filipino Maid Agency. Such agency can provide you a good list of interested applicants who are qualified for the job. You can simply state your preferences and the agency will be more than willing to find you a suitable maid for your home. The agency also handles the background checking of their applicants and they require police clearances prior to short listing them. If you have other concerns on Filipino maids, you may approach an agency for assistance.

Filipino maids remain to be one of the most ideal choices of household helpers. They are also fast learners and their resourcefulness allows them to work even without much supervision. They also have the ability to communicate with their employers.

Filipinos are capable of learning fast and they are very efficient employees. A Filipino Maid Agency can answer your needs when it comes to good, honest and respectful household helper. However, for your security, always make it a point to do business only with credible and trustworthy agencies.

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Highly Effective Chakra Cleansing Practices

By Anne-Marie Laureaut

Since our chakras are directly influenced by everything around us such as the technique to regular cleansing of our chakras logically follows that we should take our environment into consideration as well. To achieve balance and harmony, the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects of our being also needs cleansing in order to heal our energy systems. This is necessary since all aspects of our existence are interconnected and are necessary to function harmoniously for healthy and vibrant living.

Following are some of the conventional chakra cleansing methods man uses for thousands of years:

1. Regularly burning incense or certain herbs and plants and allowing ourselves to soak in the smoke can negate the negative effect of obstacles to our energy points. Smudging is an age-old practice known to people of diverse cultures and civilization as an effective method if achieving balance and harmony in life.

2. Auric brushing with the hands or the aid of gemstones and crystals is one of the highly effective chakra cleansing technique. Caution must be taken however that the practice should only be performed by a well-practiced individual since there is the possibility of serious damage rather than successful healing due to the inherent powers of the gemstones and crystals employed in the process.

3. A wholesome lifestyle, drinking plenty of clean water, tea and fruit juices, plus enough sleep and moderation are highly suggested in order to preserve the function of our chakras.

4. Engaging in regular breathing and physical exercises is to your advantage as it helps maintain the vitality and normal function of our chakras.

5. Connect with the wonders and magic of nature. Learning to appreciate the nature has a wonderful influence in the function of our energy systems.

6. Since each individual colors have different vibrations that affect different elements of a person, you can effectively perform chakra cleansing by looking at real color or simply by visualizing them.

7. Listening to music also heals our energy system. Music is an effective chakra cleansing technique and can be used to activate our chakras, which in turn activate the entire endocrine system.

8. Rousing our mental power and taking on in intellectual interests are critical factors to keep up a healthy chakra. Since there are times that the mind takes rests, it needs to be exercised in order to combat the aging process. It is necessary to maintain our mental activity at all times.

9. Allocating a few minutes daily for reflection on the days events is also a powerful chakra cleansing method. Spending some time alone and giving serious thought to our daily happenings and situation gives us a clearer perspective and awareness of everything that affects us and our environment.

10. Learn to love yourself. This is important so that you can also learn to love others around you. Feelings of love and appreciation releases chemicals that benefit our body and in the same way, feelings of anger also releases chemicals that affect us negatively.

11. Becoming conscious of our emotions and responsibly expressing them to others is also fundamental to chakra cleansing and maintenance. Repressed thoughts and feelings create energy jams that can seriously affect our health and well being.

12. Being imaginative in our daily activities helps us maintain balance and harmony. Imagination and creativity is not the private realm of the arts as we can utilize it to make our activities more interesting!

13. Be perceptive of the significance of your past since it can provide a deep understanding of your purpose as a person.

14. Live a life anchored on the moral values of respect, trust, decency, honesty and truthfulness. This will make you a more constructive and reliable person that others would trust.

15. Prayer is a fundamental element of our health and energy systems. It is a way to connect with a Higher Being who can help us attain emotional balance and stability. Prayers can put our minds at ease and interested to everything that surrounds us.

All the above methods of chakra cleansing are very important. However, it takes practice and a realization of your love for yourself and others before you can truly understand and use them for chakra cleansing. It is not necessary to use them all at the same time but it is recommended to start off with one or two or three and continue to add methodologies over time. Chakra cleansing is not achieved instantaneously, it is a constant and lifetime process (just like chakras are continually in motion) in order to achieve and maintain a healthy balance among all the elements involved.

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You Should Have A Professionally Designed Web Site For Your Small Business

By Earl Gardner

A professionally designed web site will help to give your small business a great first impression which you need in this competitive online market. The fact is you need a website for your small business. Do not try to do without one.

You can build your own site. Our you can hire a professional webmaster to create your small business website.

You can build you own site with software programs called HTML editors. They are similar to word processors. They are very simple to use. Many companies now offer them as a way to attract clients who otherwise not sign up because they think creating a website is difficult.

The hosting company is the online service that sells server space so you can upload your web site files and make them available for the world to see. The programs they provide to people with little or not web site building experience are versions of HTML editors which in essence allow you to build a web page using a tool similar to a word processor.

The programs provide several template choices and designs that will fit your business. Of course others in your business might also choose your template.

This type of website is called static because it is like a bulletin board. The website template is provided and the content you add is like putting information up on a bulletin board. For some with an online business, those marketing affiliate products for instance, this is an adequate choice.

But for your small business you will want to have a professionally designed website; one created by a professional webmaster. Look at the websites of your competitors. You can see right away which sites were created by webmasters and ones that were created by someone using templates.

The website built with templates is all right but the professional built site is better. The professional websites have video, audio, and many pages of helpful information for your visitors to read.

The professional webmaster is able to add video to your website to more effectively promote your products and services. He will upload many pages of content for your website visitors to read see that you care about them and not just selling your product.

When your customers visit your site and find a lot of valuable information, professionally displayed on your site, they will appreciate that you took the time to build a helpful site and realize that you are not only there to sell, but to help.

With a professional web site, you can have the web master put in a frequently answered questions page or you can have a page where people can submit questions which you can answer yourself or have a staff answer the questions.

The fact is you need a website but you also need to spend time running your company. You have no time to build your small business website. Even if you took the time, it would be an amateur looking site. So find a professional webmaster to build your site so your customers will have a good impression of your site and your business when they first see it.

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How To keep Your Job And Achieve A Distance Learning Education At The Same Time

By Mary Jackson

Distance learning students and those pursuing online degree programs seem to enjoy the best of everything. They get their education without actually needing to attend classes physically, and at the same time are able to keep their jobs and get a paycheck. In fact, this is one of the more prominent distance learning benefits that attract many students to make this their choice of education. In addition to that, distance learning students also gain the advantage of flexibility where they are able to study at their own pace without adhering to fixed class schedules.

However, distance learning education is not without certain challenges. Traditional students are spurred on by the interaction with others and attending the lectures. Without a lot of discipline and intrinsic motivation, distance learners can easily get sidetracked by life and fail to keep up with the coursework needed to pass the class. Enjoy the benefits, but do not forget the responsibilities.

Therefore, how can distance learning students then overcome this challenge? One habit that a student must adopt is good time management. There is only 24 hours in a day and it is up to us to utilize our time in the best way possible. Set up a daily or weekly plan for yourself and ensure that you set aside time for your studies daily. If you have a family, let them know about your schedule so that they know when you should not be disturbed. Divide your time appropriately between your work, your family and your studies. Of course, discipline is important here as any schedule will not do any good if it is not followed.

Another important aspect of a distance learning education is to stay in touch with classmates and instructors through email, instant messenger(IM), college discussion boards or Internet calling. Discuss projects and assignments with peers who can help you stay focused by holding you accountable, and providing motivation and encouragement whenever needed.

Also, do not forget to give yourself a pat on the back once in a while. Set up a calendar of specific goals. When the milestone is reached, reward yourself. Thus, it will be a source of encouragement and help in facing the inevitable hurdles presented by a distance learning education. In essence, it is nice to see and acknowledge personal progress.

Finally, a quiet place to study, away from distractions, is paramount. The television, telephone, and family will be very distracting and take away from quality study. Set times to not be disturbed. If necessary, lock yourself in a quiet room with adequate space to spread out on a table or desk. Sit in a comfortable chair and add any necessary elements to ensure an environment conducive to productive study.

In short, successful completion of a distance learning education is totally dependent on good study habits and the determination of the individual to reach the pre-determined goal. Like any degree program, it takes old fashioned hard work, discipline, and the intrinsic motivation to succeed.

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Best Method Of Finding High Paying Paid Survey Offers

By Kim Rich

Have you heard about the high paying paid survey offers that seem to come up from time to time? Are you disappointed that while you are earning $15 for a 30 minute survey, others are earning $160?

If you are, then do not worry, because you are about to discover the best method of tracking down those ever so sought after high paying paid survey offers! Better yet, you will soon see that it really is not as hard as you might well think.

Before we begin though, here is one place that you do not need to bother looking at: Search engines.

While search engines are very good way to generally look for things online, the truth is that if you try to browse through them to find high paying paid survey offers, you are going to end up with a lot of garbage, and lot of scams, and then have to spend a lot of time going through all of them to discover the legitimate offers.

So since search engines are relatively useless for our purposes, what else can we utilize? What other place can we go to in order to discover something as specific as high paying paid surveys?

Simple: Forums.

In short, forums are places where people who share a common interest gather in order to talk about it. Nowadays the internet has numerous forums devoted to pretty much every topic under the sun.

Bearing this in mind, you would think that there are probably quite a few forums that are devoted to paid surveys? More specifically, you would think that these forums actually have people discussing those high paid surveys that you are trying to look for?

Definitely the answer to that is nothing less than a resounding, "Yes!"

Right now, all that you require to do is go and discover those forums. If you have no idea where to start looking, you could even use a search engine, just be sure to search for forums, instead of websites.

Once you find a very populated forum that is devoted to paid surveys, or at least has a section that is, you should be able to search through it and see if there has been any mention of those high paid surveys that you are looking for. If there has not been, then there is no harm in asking either!

Use forums wisely and you will discover that they can be a positive treasure of information about paid surveys and other related topics too. Having found a truly active forum that deals with paid surveys, you will start to realize that you can gain much more information from it than you probably though possible.

Mine it as much as possible, and be sure to ask as many questions as you see fit to clear up any confusion that you might have. This is truly the best method presently in existence of discovering those high paying paid surveys that we all seem to be searching for.

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What Is Hypnosis And How It Can Help You

By Vella Jones

Hypnosis is a process by which a somewhat unexplored state of consciousness is achieved without using any external chemicals or psychotropic substances. Hypnosis is believed to be a state of comfort during which the subject welcomes new ideas. Among the many useful applications of hypnosis, hypnotherapy tops the list.

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic process in which the person is hypnotized by the practitioner. This therapy acts as a remedy against negative thinking and anything else that is afflicting the patient's mind.

A good hypnotist is also a good psychologist, with a deep knowledge of the human brain. The downbeat thoughts that impede a person's growth would hence be common knowledge to the hypnotist, who can efficiently substitute them by instilling positive thoughts that would have a healing effect on the subject.

It has been seen that hypnotherapy heals people of all types of addictions. It is also helpful in healing stress, improving self-confidence level, and alleviating pain and depression. Even child therapy comes under the realms of hypnotherapy, as it is able to easily cure common childhood problems like bed-wetting and nightmares.

Not just personal problems, issues in professional life like lower performance levels can also be resolved by hypnotherapy. There are numerous examples of people from all walks of life who have benefited from it immensely. The process will find out and replace your fears of failure with boldness and clear thoughts. Personality change through hypnotherapy has been managed by famous politicians and businessmen who have come out as highly successful individuals with better oratorical and communicative skills.

Self hypnosis is an integral part of hypnosis. It helps a person to make a trip to self realisation and solves all his negative thinking, setting him well and truly on the path of success. Mental drill and peace are both achieved through regular self-hypnosis. A hypnotic session lasting an hour is equivalent to 8 short naps, thus hypnosis is also a good way to recharge your cerebral batteries and feel energized.

Hypnosis is not black magic, as many people wrongly believe. It has strong roots in psychology and science in general. Moreover, it is an extremely safe therapy because no drugs or chemicals are used in the process. It is great for persons of all ages who want to change their life for the better.

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Extrasensory Perception - Can This Phenomena Be Manipulated?

By Amil Kahn

Many still today are debating the reality of extrasensory perception. Extrasensory perception is misinterpreted as some people do not understand it. Many just dismiss it without doing any research for themselves, blindly adhering to the 'scientific' or 'religious' views. With extrasensory perception, all that really happens is that the deep subconscious relays unconscious information.

It is understandable that extrasensory perception is difficult to accept if one has not recognized the experience for themselves. Although this is a totally natural experience that all people have some or other time especially when they state clearly that they have a hunch about going there or their sixth sense tells them not to trust someone etc. This is definitely not mind control as well as the mind is not been controlled by a second party.

Scientists have been trying to pinpoint the source of extrasensory perception even parapsychologists have been doing the ganzfeld experiment trying to provide hard evidence that ESP exists. Again scientists do not accept due to lack of a theory which would explain extrasensory perception as well as the lack of experimental techniques supplying reliable evidence.

Within many ancient cultures as well as indigenous people extrasensory perceptions has been noted as common practice and still exists in modern day times whereby there is communication with their ancestors as well as spirits and these people have been termed as having the second sight which in ancient times were termed witches and were persecuted or burned.

Much later did scientists as well as many other professionals begin to devise solid techniques such as designing cards that has significant symbols like squares, circles, stars, waves, crosses and circle patterns on then and made up a pack of twenty five cards called Zener Cards?

The test ran as follows whereby the psychologist or researcher would look as say 4 cards, and the person being tested would in turn tell the researcher what cards they had in their hand. The cards were shuffled by hand as well as a machine to make sure there was no specified order in which the cards were laid out. Later a dice was also used, and both methods proved better than chance. Eventually after many years of research extrasensory perception became accepted. This then led scientists to start investigating into the unconscious mental processes which would eventually lead them to understanding the human personality.

Those that were extremely aware of extrasensory perception and believed it existed took the card and dice tests and produced very high scores as opposed to those that were bordering on the sceptical side of things. The professionals then categorized their findings into two sections as follows - believers were defined as sheep and those that did not believe as goats. Today this test is still applied by the professionals and is known as the sheep-goat test. Meditation and REM sleep were also used giving more solid theoretical results.

Nowadays extrasensory perception is widely accepted by professionals as well as most people accepting ESP as factual. This now falls under the auspices termed parapsychology with sub categories of psychic phenomena termed as telepathy, astral projection, as well as telekinesis and this phenomena is accepted as standard by nearly all professionals as a natural and spontaneous occurrence. They also discovered that ESP cannot be controlled or repeated in any way.

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Find Here 10 Ways To Dress When You Find Out You Are Pregnant

By Adriana Noton

When women find out they're having a baby, one of the first things they want to do is proudly display it in maternity clothing. However, maternity clothes can be expensive. Here are 10 ways to dress when you find out you are pregnant that will help you save money without being uncomfortable in this important time.

The first tip is to avoid rushing out right away and buying your entire maternity wardrobe. Some clothes will end up being too big and then will be too small later on. Try to make the clothes you have now last as long as possible. Consider a belly band that can be bought at a maternity store and allows you to keep wearing your same pair of jeans for quite some time. A second tip is to consider buying transitional clothes in plus sizes, that will be comfortable and often just as fashionable as maternity clothing.

A third tip for dressing during pregnancy is to shop thrifty, from a second hand store. You can find really good clothing that is in great shape and even looks expensive, at a fraction of the cost. Because maternity clothes are often only necessary for the last trimester of pregnancy, a fourth tip might mean that you borrow clothes from friends. Friends often get pregnant around the same time and they won't be using theirs once their own child is born. Ask family and friends for what they have left over.

A fifth tip for pregnancy dressing is to keep the silhouette of the pregnant body in mind when choosing clothes. Look for A-line cuts that are narrow at the top and flared at the bottom. Empire waists that ride over the belly just beneath the breasts are perfect. A sixth tip means looking into Dad's wardrobe to see what he has that might fit you just as well. A button up shirt left undone with a T-shirt beneath will look great. Button it up and put it over leggings with some bangles and a choker and rolled up sleeves to look classy.

Layers are the seventh tip to think of when dressing for maternity. Layers break up the solid look of a pregnant shape and can be taken off if moms start to get overheated. The thing to watch out for though with the layered look is sloppiness. A layered look can be very classy if done correctly.

For the eighth tip, consider showing a bit of skin during pregnancy. Some women continue to have great legs and arms through out their trimesters, and some are very proud of their new cleavage. However, don't try to squish your way into your old clothing, which could be painful and very uncomfortable as your body swells.

For the ninth tip, choose maternity wear that you will feel comfortable wearing after the baby is born. Nursing bras also double as great maternity full support bras. And once the baby is born, you won't have the energy to go shopping for new clothes. Maternity clothing that can double as 'after baby' clothing can make the weeks if not months of recovery from birth more comfortable.

A tenth and very important tip to remember as the 10 ways to dress when you find out you are pregnant is respecting what is happening to your body. A chemical called relaxin, for instance, is spreading your joints so that your pelvis will allow the baby through. One of the results is that your feet spread too. So don't choose maternity as a time to start wearing high heels or platform shoes. Whatever you choose to wear during your pregnancy, most importantly feel comfortable and beautiful. It's a blessed event!

Want more information about the various stages of maternity? Then check out the great community and maternity resources fot best maternity clothes and maternity formal dress.

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Homemade Solar Panel - Important Tips

By Ethan Emer

If you are planning to have your own homemade solar panel, then you must already know how beneficial it is to have one. First and foremost, it is one of the most practical things that you can do. Through it, you will be able to save lots of money because you will no longer have to pay for your commercial electricity consumption.

On the other hand, the use of a homemade solar panel is also very advantageous for the environment. This is true because you are not wasting any natural resources nor emitting anything harmful. And since the power of the sun is always there, you will never run out of supply.

Nevertheless, a lot of people are still not convinced about this. They think that the use of a homemade solar panel is very troublesome because it is very hard to construct one. They also think that the materials are very rare and thus, expensive.

However, if you are going to think about it, you will realize that these are actually not true. It is actually very easy to construct one as long as you know the concept behind it. You just need to familiarize yourself with the procedures so that you ca pull it off. Many people have also thought the same thing but once they have planned things out, they realized that it is actually very simple. And even if you are just starting out, you can surely accomplish this task.

If you want, you can also use a visual guide that will assist you with the whole process. This is very useful because it will walk you through the entire process until you complete it. The instructions are very detailed but they are very easy to understand.

And if you are worried about the materials, there is actually no reason to do so. There are several specialty stores that offer these things and they are affordable. Nevertheless, there is still a need for you to make sure that they are really durable and of good quality.

Once you already have your own homemade solar panel, you have to make sure that it will really last for years. And to do so, you have to see to it that it is always clean and safe.

If you can remember all of these, you will realize that this task is actually very easy. With these tips, you can surely have your own homemade solar panel.

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Use Witch Hazel to treat Hemmorrhoids.

By Aneron Kepasil

An internal hemorrhoid is a condition comprised of veins that become swollen and inflamed inside the anus. They are mainly caused by a poor diet and decreased fiber intake. Straining also causes them as well as obesity and pregnancy. Usually diarrhea and constipation are associated with them as well.

There are ways that may help prevent hemorrhoids, such as, eating a high fiber diet. When you eat a high fiber diet or bran, or rouhage, it helps to retain more water in your stool, allowing the bowel movement to be softer and easier for you to pass. When you have the urge to have a bowel movement do not prevent it from happening, drink plenty of liquids and exercise to help the bowl movement to be more frequent.

There are a number of reasons that people get bleeding internal hemorrhoids. In the anal passage the formation of padding is normal, it is when this padding becomes enlarged that the hemorrhoid becomes a health problem. Some of the common causes for this enlargement can be the the extra stain put on the bowel when someone has a chronic problem with being constipated. They are also said to be a natural sign of aging
when the blood vessles in the anal passage are not working as well as they did when the body was young.

In looking for a way to stop hemorrhoids pain you should try and ascertain the reason for the problem in the first place. A big cause of hemorrhoids is constipation. If you are having trouble eliminating your stools, and are straining to do so, that could be the reason for the hemorrhoid episode. There are many effective natural cures for constipation. One of the easiest and most effective natural laxatives is apple cider vinegar. Drink a cupful of warm water with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in it when you notice you are having trouble, and before you now it you will get relief. The swelling will go down when you are no longer straining and the hemorrhoids pain will go away.

The first home treatment for the relief of hemorrhoids is applying a topical moisturizer. One of the common hemorrhoids causes is dehydration, and applying a topical moisturizer can help ease the pain by rehydrating the skin on and around the hemorrhoid. Prior to applying a moisturizer, be sure the product is designed for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Other moisturizers could cause a stinging sensation or possibly infection.

People have found many ways to help ease and temporarily relieve the hurt of painful hemorrhoids. None of these methods are permanent and they will occasionally have to go through the process again. There are very few methods, whether it be medical or natural, relieves all symptoms at once or in a timely matter. A new natural treatment is known to cure and help prevent painful hemorrhoids. Calmovil helps by dissolving blood clots within the hemorrhoid while strengthening veins. In addition to stopping bleeding, Calmovil also has anti-inflammatory effects. Although there are very many ways to help relieve hemorrhoid and hemorrhoidal pain, for fastest relief, Calmovil is the route to take.

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Look Who's Cooking...Quick Recipes For All The Family

By Liz Hargreaves

Getting bored of your usual snacks? Need an easy way to get your kids to eat some breakfast that isn't full of sugar? Want to be able to make a quick and nutritious snack? If you haven't already tried them, Toastabags are the solution to these and many other food problems.

Toasted sandwiches are great for a bit of variety (and lets face it they do taste nicer when toasted) but they can be messy, often meaning cleaning out a sandwich toaster when done - not very quick or easy. With Toastabags this isn't a problem because they fit into your toaster... you don't even get any of the crumbs that you do when making toast!

This brilliant invention came to fame when featured on Dragons' Den and are so popular because they are quick - about 3 minutes, clean - no mess in your toaster or toaster oven and convenient - simply pop the bag into the toaster and wait.
Not just for sandwiches either - you can use Toastabags to heat up pastries, pizza slices, chicken nuggets & more! They are perfect for kids after school snacks!

Toastabags have been designed primarily for use in variable width slot type toasters. When using a standard non-variable toaster, toasted sandwiches may need to be made with thinner bread & it may be necessary to compress the sandwich after putting it in the bag.

Available as the Original Toastabag which can be reused up to 300 times, the Gold Reusable Toastabag which can be reused 100 times and perfect for kids the Wallace & Gromit Reusable Toastabag which includes a stamp to put the Wallace & Gromit logo onto the sandwich. Each one contains 2 per pack.

With so many different ideas for recipes I thought you might like to hear some of the best to get you inspired... and who better to tell you than Food Writers Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine, the authors of The Jewish Princess Cookbook, Having Your Cake and Eating It, The Jewish Princess Feasts & Festivals with Family and Friends and the 'Must Have' lifestyle guide The Jewish Princess Guide to Fabuosity. They are regular food columnists for the Jewish Chronicle and regularly appear on UKTV Food, Market Kitchen and The UK Kitchen. Let's start with their brilliantly simple and tasty Italian Stuff-a-Your-Face Sandwich Recipe!
What ingredients you will need:
Santini Tomatoes (or similar)
Black Olives (chopped)
Mozzarella (grated)
Fresh Basil (chopped)
Green Pesto
2 thin slices of bread
Don't limit yourself to either white or brown bread - why not get the best of both by mixing them and have one of each? Start by evenly spreading your pesto onto one slice of the bread. A quick trick is to roll your basil and then slice it before thinly sprinkling over the pesto. Add to that the grated mozzarella cheese, which will melt when in the toaster. Add some colour with the black olives and sliced tomatoes.
The olives can be bought pitted so avoiding the need to remove the stones and finish off with some black pepper to give it a bit of a kick. All that's left to do is press firmly down on the sandwich and pop into the Toastabag. Put it into your toaster for about 3 minutes - remember that every toaster may require slightly different times. Allow to cool and then slice and enjoy!

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Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back Review

By Eric Pierce

Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back is, perhaps, one of the greatest science fiction movies ever made. The movie has something for everyone. Love, revenge, drama, and mystique. For people that need somewhere safe to retreat to when the world gets too hard to deal with, don't forget about episode five.

There are many different reasons why this is one of the best science fiction movies made. There is such a journey to go on for the viewer. Starting out on the ice planet Hoth where a ragtag band of rebels is struggling to survive as they hope the Empire will not be able to track them down and eventually ending up on a city in the clouds.

Of course this movie wouldn't have had as much appeal if the rebels sat around on Hoth the whole movie, so the Empire does find them. What follows is the best battle in the Star Wars movies. The ground battle for Hoth is an amazing example of a small group trying to repeal a much larger force invading them. The only answer for the rebels was to cut and run and live to fight another day.

After barely escaping, the main characters decide to split up. Luke goes to find Yoda, who is going to train him in the ways of the force. The training that takes place is some of the best examples of just how in over his head Luke was. He really had no idea what he was supposed to be doing.

While Luke is learning he may not have what it takes to be a Jedi, the rest of the gang is still trying to get away from the Empire. A faulty hyper-drive has left them stuck on the run, and they can't just jump away like everyone else was able to do. So they are in constant peril, always just barely ahead of the Empire who is hot on their tales.

The movie ends when all the characters make their way to Cloud City. There Luke learns that Darth Vader is actually his father. But even though they all fought and were captured for the sake of trying to further the rebellion, and even though Luke gets some of the worst news of his life, no one really ends up winning. They fight only so that they can live to fight another day.

The whole movie is about a handful of people on the run from a huge organization. This is why it works so well and why it has lasted as such an iconic movie for so long. This is the quintessential underdog story. The group that has no move but to be on the run.

There are some allegories to the real world in this story. So often small groups fighting for what they believe in are chased by an overwhelmingly large force. It doesn't always end up the way it ends up in Star Wars, and we see in the end of this movie that it might not end well for this group either.

No one knows what is going to come after Star Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes Back the first time they see it. They might think that everything will work out alright, but there is no proof that it will. The ending of this movie leaves everyone hoping things will be good for these characters in the future, but there is no indication that will be the case save for that they have finally caught back up with the rest of the rebel fleet.

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Devising An Effective Layout

By Kriss Web

Websites that have striking layout would be the ones which often are in all probability to be received by the online visitors surfing the desired website. Websites that have already cast a spell on the mind of the website visitors are classified as the ones which usually have a layout which engages the site visitors seeing the site. Unless it is ensured that a website has a remarkable layout, the chances are that the visitors might give the web design London, a miss .

Whenever a website carries the finest functional options and technical options and even the actual performance is normally such that it efficiently gets the attention of the visitors. Nonetheless all functional and technical usability works merely while the site is really completed in an eye-catching approach.

Any time the layout of the website will be well made, the chances are that it instantly holds the attention of the online visitors and even influences them to visit the site and therefore engages all through the functional plus technical side of the site.

Online the multitude of websites is going to be such that there exists a lot of of websites for the reason that competition needed for each and every website. Which means that at this height of competition, the only method to beat the competition will be by way of simply designing the layout of the website as attractive seeing that possible.

Typically the layout of the website should preferably be such that it really need to be in a position in order to present the aim of the website in a most eye-catching manner.

Whether it is the colors that will most certainly be used to be able to transport the correct feeling to be able to bring the ideal impression or simply the web design elements once employed in it is correct proportion it may easily impact the website visitors consequently it results in the success of the website.

The most important colors that are used in order to transport the right emotion whenever not used appropriately would definitely harm the interests of the site.

It has to be appreciated that the moment colors are used more than it is actually required, it will create visual chaos and this eventually disturb the visitors sight, so it will eventually drive the visitors to a lot of a few other web design London site.

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Understanding The Differences Between CFL Canadian Football And The NFL

By Ross Everett

While football in the United States is associated with crisp autumn days and cool nights, in Canada professional football begins in the summer time. While NFL training camps won't open until mid-summer by then the Canadian Football League (CFL) will be well into their regular season schedule.

Most Americans don't realize that the CFL has a lengthy and storied history. The league itself has been around since'30, and the Canadian Football championship--known as the Grey Cup--has been contended since'09. More recently, American fans are aware that a number of NFL stars got their start in the CFL including Doug Flutie, Jim Kelly, and Jeff Garcia.

The CFL is very high level professional football, but there are some significant differences between it and the NFL game:

The most obvious difference is the football itself--the CFL football is longer and fatter than the NFL ball. The CFL still has their goal posts on the goal line, which the NFL moved to the back of the end zone years ago. The field is 10 yards longer and 12 yards wider than the NFL field, and the CFL end zones are 20 yards deep instead of the NFL's 10 yards.

Teams have 12 players on the field at once as opposed to 11 in the NFL. On offense, the extra player is a receiver, on defense a defensive back. And unlike the American game, where teams have 4 downs to move the ball ten yards the CFL has only 3. Maybe the hardest thing to get used to when listening to CFL broadcasts is the frequently references to teams going two and out. There are a few other subtle differences as well"teams only have 1 time out per half, only 20 seconds between plays, and all backfield players can be in motion prior to the snap (as opposed to only one in the NFL).

There's also a significant difference in the way the game is scored. The first time many US fans see a CFL score update reflecting a 1-0 game they're usually left scratching their head in confusion. CFL teams are able to score a single point, known as a "single" for a kick that lands in the end zone such as a punt or missed field goal.

The rule differences also extend into the front office, where teams are required to have a certain quota of their roster be Canadian born. In an effort to prevent the CFL from becoming an NFL farm system, and to protect the unique identity of Canadian football' of the 40 players on the roster must be natives.

Despite the rule differences that suggest a higher scoring, more wide open style of play than in the NFL it really doesn't work out that way. Most games end up with a final score in the 40's and have a similar pace to their NFL counterparts. There may be a few individual rule differences, but a strong rushing game and defense are tickets to success in the CFL as in the NFL.

There's also more parity in the CFL than even the NFL, which is famous for the competitive equality of their teams. The reason is fairly simple--football at the high school and college level in Canada simply isn't as competitive as in the US. That means the mandated ratio of native players also serves to facilitate parity within the CFL.

The CFL isn't in a financial position to draw the top level US players away from the NFL or, in most cases, even a NFL practice or developmental squad. While some US players are uniquely suited to the CFL style of play, most of the US players that end up there are of a similar talent level as to that seen in Arena Football.

Despite the differences between the CFL and American football, at the end of the day its still high level, professional football. Once you understand the unique aspects of the CFL, it'll become second nature much as NFL viewers quickly assimilate rule changes there.

You wont see CFL news on ESPN, since theyre more interested in featuring spelling bees and lumberjack competitions and letting their personalities like Stuart Scott show how clever they are than covering sports. The good news is that the CFL receives extensive coverage in the Canadian press and all you need to do is visit a couple of websites to stay up to date. Each CFL city has their own sports media, and most have pretty good websites. The best one stop shopping can be found at the leagues own and Slam! Sports, which is roughly the Canadian equivalent of ESPNs website and has extensive CFL news, opinions and statistics.

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Men As Sufferers Of Domestic Violence

By Connor Sullivan

As a matter of fact, men are stronger, more aggressive and more dominant than their female counterparts. So, it is difficult to accept that even these stronger parts of our society can be a victim of violence, particularly from the weaker sex. Yet when you are in the field of crime and justice, there is no end to strange stories. It might seem to most that domestic crime is more common in economically backward areas. However, even in the large cities the situation is not much different. A Las Vegas domestic abuse attorney often works selflessly to reduce the rate of such crimes. According to a Las Vegas domestic violence attorney, the percentage of men in such cases is about 19%. About half of these 19% male victims are abused by their spouses.

Domestic abuse is deemed as a serious crime and there are some serious punishments against it. What many people fail to understand is the possibility of a weaker person attacking a man. The abuse is not only physical, but also emotional and psychological. However, many female offenders don't even refrain from physical attacks. These physical abuses include slapping, biting, hitting or any way that someone can use to physically hurt someone. The victims do not always have to be the husbands. It can be a son, a father in law, brother or any relative who shares the same roof. Most men never hit back because they are scared to hurt the abuser more badly, or because of a history of such violence from her since childhood.

There is one more downside in these cases. Most victims are reluctant or psychologically too afraid to tell anyone about the abuse because no one would possibly buy such a story. As men are also thought to have tougher nerves, they at time fail to know that they are even victims. The type of domestic offence men usually encounter is verbal and emotional. The result is a constant mental tension that leads to psychological disturbance. Studies have shown that both children and adults under such violent circumstances lack confidence and a reasonable IQ level. It is very crucial to understand that you are being abused and do something about it.

You are being abused, if:

A person constantly humiliates and embarrasses you in presence of family and friends.

Your own wishes are always regarded as selfishness.

You have strict rules to follow around your own house and leaving them can result in beating or thrashing of any sort.

You are threatened to be harmed or that person threatens to harm her own self, if orders are not followed.

You are not allowed to spend your own money.

You are restricted to see certain people even in the family.

You are forced to do something criminal.

These are only a some of the examples that most victims fail to identify as domestic violence. One should know that he has to be a productive part of the society, which is impossible under such conditions. Some action must be taken even if you are afraid of not being taken seriously. You never know, sometimes strangers can lend you a good ear and much advice.

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More Chakra Balance Secrets Revealed

By Christy Tanner

To understand chakra balance, you must first grasp the general concept of chakras. Chakras are the opening within the human body that permits vital life force energy to flow in and out of the human aura, they are the bodies energy centers.

Chakras associate with our mental, emotional and physical activity and one of their functions is developing the self conscious as well as revitalizing the bodies physical energy

What does a chakra look like, you might wonder. Most often they are likened to the appearance of a lotus flower, since they are have the appearance of a being funnel in their shape, with smaller funnels within the larger funnel.

In all there are seven chakras in everyone's body. Each has a specific color that is associated with the individual chakras. We will learn the physical location of each chakra too, and the benefits of chakra balance and how it enhances our life and relieves so much of the stress that you feel.

The seven chakras are the root, sacral, solar plexus, heart and throat chakras as well as the brow or third eye chakra and the crown chakra. They line up in the center of your body, beginning at the base of your spine and follow up to the top of your head.

To achieve chakra balance, you should eat specific foods that encourage the grounding and revitalization of energy to your chakras. You may find this list of foods helpful for balancing your chakras.

The root chakra finds benefit from eating tofu, carrots, beans, potatoes, meats, parsnips, eggs, radishes, garlic and beets.

Sacral Chakra: Almonds, cinnamon, honey, mangos, melons, strawberries and many others.

Solar Plexus Chakra: Cereals, cheese, flax seed, ginger, milk, mints as well as many other foods. These types of food increase your self esteem.

Heart Chakra: Basil, broccoli, green tea, kale, sage, spinach and thyme. These types of foods and spices aid in healing any emotional pain.

It is easier to speak your truth by feeding the throat chakra such foods as plums, pears, limes, lemons, apples, kiwi, lemon grass and salt.

The brow chakra and to help awaken third eye senses try blueberries, red grapes, black berries, lavender, poppy seed.

For the final chakra your crown chakra, this will help to open and clear spiritual communication try the following incense sage, copal, myrrh, frankincense, and juniper.

This is only a partial list of some of the foods, drinks, and spices that will help out your chakra. For a chakra balance you just need to learn how to focus better on your chakra centers.

Gemstones also play an important role in chakra balance, while laying a gemstone upon each chakra point. Each chakra can reach the well being of balance by leaving a gemstone on the area for at least three to five minutes, depending of course on the level of balance you feel each chakra requires. To do this, you will begin with the root chakra and work your way up the body.

You can use any kind of gemstone, but some people suggest certain gemstones for each chakra. But this list isn't always the same for each person; you can test this out by buying a few kinds of gemstones. Once you place the gemstone on your chakra you will possibly notice a humming or a feeling that feels good if you are using the proper gemstone. If you feel a negative feeling, or just the gemstone doesn't feel correct, do not use that gemstone for that chakra again.

You can experiment with different gemstones, and when you find the one that feels the best you should make a list of which chakra and what gemstone you are using. An example is black onyx being used for your root chakra, this seems to be a very good choice for most people, but once again it may not be the correct gemstone for your chakra. So don't feel that you are doing something wrong if a gemstone that someone else suggested doesn't work for you.

A chakra balance can also be done all at once, put your gemstones on each chakra point at the same time, and then leave them on for three to 25 minutes, again depending on how much your chakra's need to be balanced.

Many people are finding that the easiest and quickest way to achieve chakra balance is by using the latest audio technology which balances your own chakras by reproducing the sound frequency associated with each one.

Just by listening to the special sounds on headphones your chakras become instantly balanced!

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