Fake Online Bachelor Degrees - What Should You Check For?

By Mary Jackson

With the rise in demand for online bachelor degrees, many bogus learning institutions have mushroomed over the internet with the sole intention of taking advantage of innocent students seeking for a genuine degree. These so-called "Colleges" often attract applicants with their attractive degree programs which are boasts of easy graduation, low tuition fees, no examinations and credit given for life experience, all of which just sound too good to be true. Some of them even go to the extent of prospecting for customers by sending out bulk email citing university degrees for sale.

Unfortunately, it can be difficult for aspiring students to differential between a real online Bachelor degree and the one that is not worth the paper on which it is printed. Most students are seeking an online education because they do not have the ability to attend classes on campus. In addition, many simply live too far away-even overseas. Therefore, the only criterion for determining a school's validity is the website. Important decisions are made on whether the site looks professional and seems to offer the right education; but, that is no way to judge whether a college is credible or not.

One of the qualifying factors that can be utilized by students to make correct enrolment decisions is by determining the type of college accreditation that has been received by their college of consideration. If the college vaguely states itself as having "nationwide or worldwide accreditation" without stating specifically which regional accreditation body it is accredited with, then most likely this college does not possess legitimate accreditation.

Six accreditation agencies have been given the authority to award college accreditation. The agencies are divided by geographic location, so it is possible to contact the appropriate office to determine whether a college or university has legitimate standing and been registered in that district. The agencies are all appointed by the National Board of Education and include: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA), Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA), Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (NWCCU).

If a university sends out mass e-mailings offering on online Bachelor degrees, Master's Degree, and even Doctorate degrees for a fixed rate, it is a sure sign the result will be a bogus degree. Course credits for such a degree may include such strange elements as: credit for life experiences, work experience, previous educational background, workshops, community services, travel, and books read in the past. To further confuse the issue, fake accrediting URLS are set up to prove accreditation, but unless it is from one of the 6 agencies endorsed by the Department of Education, the award is most likely phony. The unscrupulous institutions depend on the desperation of people who do not have the time, or the money, to earn a valid degree. Nevertheless, without that all-important diploma, good jobs are impossible to find.

In short, with the plethora of bogus degrees already causing employers to question online education, make sure your online Bachelor degree is earned from a college or university accredited by one of the six agencies endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

By Alice Sy

Cushion cut diamond engagement ring in the older days was named pillow cut. For this type as its name suggest, resembles that of a plump cushion or pillow. Cushion shape comes in varieties of proportions. They could either be oval, square or rectangular with rounded corners.

Cushion cuts gained popularity in the latter part of the'00s until the early'00s.Before the dawn of electric bulbs, cushion cut diamond ring was also referred to as candlelight diamond because it was said to be most brilliant in candlelight.

In the modern day setting, cushion cut diamond engagement rings are more symmetrical than its older contemporaries, mainly due to the advent of modern refinements and upgraded lapidary skills. Though this may be the case, couples prefer older versions of cushion cuts and still searches for this kind in the antique or vintage market.

Cushion cut diamond engagement rings work best as alternative for couples who prefer traditional, subtle designs. Cushion cut diamond engagement rings are still rare in modern rings.

Cushion cuts are best in solitaires, the kind that draw the attention to the gemstone located at the center of the ring. Many women however, prefer small accent stones incorporated in the ring.

A cushion cut diamond ring has about 60 facets; this is 20 or more facets less than the modern rings. Facet refers to the smooth, polished planes that make up a stones surface. With lesser number of facets as compared to fancy shapes and signature cuts, it exhibits lesser brilliance.

But this characteristic, precisely adds to its unique appeal that sets the cushion cut diamond ring apart from its modern contemporaries for it provides a certain depth to the diamonds, allowing a person to see through it " revealing its unpretentious beauty.

The next time you invite your partner for a romantic candlelight dinner; consider a cushion cut diamond engagement ring to go with it?

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Steelers End Vikings Undefeated Run

By Ross Everett

Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings are undefeated no more. The Pittsburgh Steelers' used a couple of big plays from their defense in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and defeat the Vikings by a final score of 27-17. Favre put up decent yardage in the loss, throwing for 334 yards but had no touchdowns and an interception. The defending Superbowl Champion Steelers improved to 5-2, while the Vikings are now 6-1.

NFL pointspread players who backed the Steelers as -6 home favorites were rewarded with the cover. Pittsburgh had only covered one of their first six games heading into the contest, and the win improved their record against the number to 2-5. Minnesota dropped to 4-3 against the spread with the setback. The 44 points scored went UNDER the posted total of 46'.

The Steelers largely shut down Minnesota's rushing game, holding Adrian Peterson to 69 yards. Pittsburgh safety Ryan Clark underscored his team's dominance against the run:

"That's the biggest point of the game. You have the best running back in the world and you don't give it to him. They're saying they can't beat us running, and that's a major statement when you have the guy they have back there."

Favre gave a mealy mouthed justification for the loss in his postgame interview:

"There were a lot of what ifs, a lot of reasons we didn't win. The red zone was one of them. They're physical, and they were as good as we thought they'd be. ... When I came here and looked at our schedule and saw the Steelers game, I went, 'Oh-h-h.' "

Favre has only thrown three interceptions in a Vikings' uniform, but #3 was a costly one as it was returned by Steelers' Keyaron Fox for a touchdown to put the game out of reach as Minnesota was driving for a potential game tying field goal. Afterwards, Fox recalled the play:

"Brett tried to force it in there and the running back bobbled it and slipped out of his hands and it fell into my lap. I had just run across the field after Peterson and I was winded, so it felt like it was 100-plus yards."

The Vikings now face another big game next week as they head to Favre's old stomping grounds in Green Bay for a battle with the Packers. It'll be Favre's first appearance at his old home in an enemy uniform. The Vikings will then have a bye weekend before hosting the lowly Detroit Lions on November 15. Pittsburgh will enjoy a bye week this week before returning to action on Monday, November 9th facing the Denver Broncos on the road.

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Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and respected authority on sports betting odds comparison. He writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sportsbooks and betting odds portal sites. He lives in Northern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.

The Positive Effects Of the Seven Chakras

By Jonathan Benjem

Chakras are the focal points of the body where life force energy is generated. Chakra means wheel; and it refers to the spinning sphere of life energy that term represents.

There are six main chakras that are stacked in a column along a person's spine, and there is a seventh that is above them, beyond the physicality of the body.

We think of these Chakras as being composed of energy; but it is very important to realize that the Chakras are closely related to and have influence over your physical body.

A proper alignment of the seven Chakras helps you to maintain your body in physical, mental and spiritual health; this is why it is important to know more about each Chakra and how it affects you.

Muladhara

The Muladhara is the Chakra of your lower body. This is also known as the root or base Chakra. This Chakra relates to your survival and other instincts. Muladhara has to do with the potentiality of human life. This Chakra is located in the perineal region, near the base of the spine.

This is the Chakra which corresponds to the adrenal glands in the physical body and produces the fight or flight response.

Swadhisthana

The Swadhisthana is the reproductive Chakra, also known as the sacral Chakra. This Chakra corresponds to the genitalia and controls sexuality and the creative urge.

This is the Chakra which controls the sex hormones as well. This Chakra also is responsible for mood swings, It's symbol is a six-petal lotus.

Manipura

The Manipura is the located in navel and is the solar plexus Chakra. This Chakra affects the transitory emotions between base and complex emotions. This Chakra controls energy flow, digestion and corresponds to the pancreas in the physical body.

This Chakra is responsible for energy flow and digestion - it governs the conversion of food into energy.This Chakra is symbolized by a ten petal lotus.

Anahata

The Anahata is the heart. This Chakra is responsible for love and other complex emotions, as well as your sense of equilibrium and well being overall. This Chakra corresponds to the thymus gland (located in the chest) and the immune system in the physical body.

This Chakra is symbolized by a twelve petal lotus

Vishuddha

The Vishudda is the throat. This Chakra is responsible for your faculties of communication. This Chakra corresponds to the thyroid gland in the physical body. This Chakra is symbolized by a sixteen petal lotus.

The growth is a form of expression, so the Vishudda is in charge of expressions. Communication is a very important part of your every day life, and therefore this chakra is in charge of it.

Ajna

The Anja is your eyebrow or forehead. This Chakra is also known as the third eye. The Ajna comtrols your visualization abilities and is the Chakra which has to do with time, light and awareness.

This Chakra is also in charge of the sleep cycle. The symbol of this Chakra is a two petal lotus.

Sahasrara

The Sahasrara is the final Chakra. This is the Chakra which is responsible for consciousness; it is connected to every other system in your body and is the most important element in consciousness. This Chakra corresponds to the pituitary gland in the physical body. The symbol of this Chakra is a thousand petal lotus.

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Investor Mind Control: Is It For Real?

By James Scott

Discovering the 'thumbscrews' of investors is crucial to getting them to take action. In over a decade of dealing with global investors there are several elements that I've discovered to be universal truths about the mind of the private investor (angel investor, accredited investor).

When talking to an investor for the first time, it's more important to listen than to speak. It's more important to ask questions than answer them. It's more important to discover their needs and wants than to exclaim your own. Your first conversation with an investor should be all about piercing the armor and finding the trigger points that prompt a reaction that gets to the center of their 'childlike' state.

What I mean by this is, investors, just like anyone else, has insecurities that are rooted in their childhood and what they are outwardly today, is typically a polar opposite of what they are on the inside. For example, an arrogant, chest beater seems proud and obnoxious on the outside but the reality is that they are over compensating for an insecurity that is rooted in an individual or collection of childhood incidents.

Maybe they were made fun of as a child, maybe they're father was verbally abusive, maybe their teachers would single them out in class opening them up to playground mockery. When talking to these individuals it's important to listen to their voice and intonation when the conversation topic changes. Take notes on their psychological adjustments to the conversation. After you feel you have discovered the triggers that induce the 'pleasurable' responses, end the call, and set your second phone appointment with them.

On that second call, you want to have your conversation ready to go using the triggers you found in the first conversation. Play off of those insecurities that you found, become their best friend without being chummy but it is your mission on this call to be the "guy that understand me" to the investor. You want the overall tone of this conversation to have the response from your target along the theme of, "wow, this guy gets me" , "I can see investing in this company".

By using this method and not coming across as 'fake', you have become an investment opportunity and a shrink all rolled into one. You want to be the one person that this investor can lower his guard to because everything he says, you seem to be the one person who understands him at his deepest level. You seem to naturally be tuned into his insecurities, emotions, needs and wants. Sound strange? Try this out on the next investor you talk to, I guaranty you will be shocked with the results.

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Kansas City Wins First Of Season By Beating Washington

By Ross Everett

The offensively struggling Kansas City Chiefs have finally found a way to win-play a team with a more stagnant offense than their own. The Chiefs gave Todd Haley his first win as a NFL head coach on Sunday with a---6 win over the Washington Redskins. Kansas City won despite not scoring a touchdown, compiling their-- points via 4 Ryan Succop field goals and a game ending safety.

To successfully bet on NFL football you occasionally have to put aside W/L records and look at the underlying statistics. Those who did that found reason to take Kansas City as +6' road underdogs and were rewarded with the outright victory. Kansas City is now 2-4 against the NFL pointspread and has covered two straight while Washington is a dismal 1-5 versus the money.

After the contest, Haley sounded more relieved than excited about finally putting a "W" on the board:

"We made it pretty difficult, right down to the end. We've pushed through a very difficult period. We needed to get some positive reinforcement with a win."

Kansas City QB Matt Cassel also won for the first time since coming over from New England in the off season. His postgame comments were more upbeat:

"There's been a lot of change, but this has definitely been special. We rose to the occasion. We made some big plays. We put ourselves in a position to score points."

Embattled Redskins' coach Jim Zorn was stripped of his offensive play calling duties by team management after the contest. In one of his last decisions in that role, he pulled starter Jason Campbell at halftime and went with Todd Collins. He explained his move as follows:

"I felt the need to create a spark on our football team offensively and went with Todd. I think the guys responded well. We kept our spark, at times, and then we refizzled."

The Redskins have managed to win only two of their first six games despite being the only team in NFL history to play their first six games of the season against winless opponents. They'll get another chance to silence their doubters next Monday night as they host the Philadelphia Eagles. They'll have a bye the next week and return to action on November 8th against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Kansas City will try to string together back to back wins as they host the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

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Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer who has written on sports gambling and how to successfully bet on NFL football. He has appeared on TV and radio talking about boxing, mixed martial arts and NFL pointspreads. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and a ferret.

Making Kitchens More Comfortable For The Family

By Milrika Ekilski

Most people believe that the heart of any home is the kitchens. For this to be true the kitchen must be comfortable, homey feeling, and clean. When family and friends stop by for a chat and a cup of coffee we want them to feel comfortable. When throwing a dinner party every ones favorite part of it is when all the guest are gathered around the kitchen while the food is being cooked. No one can feel at home in a dirty and cluttered kitchen.

We all want our guest to feel at home when visiting. The best way to do this is to add little homey touches to the area. You can add a beautiful picture, or an antique vase. Any little thing can add warmth to the room. You just have to find something that fits your kitchen decor. Using the right colors on your walls and furniture can also help to add a comfortable feel.

When you use bright colors in a room it seems to make it feel loud. Instead try using warm and light colors to bring out the soft side of your kitchen. Many people feel that wood tends to lend this feel as well. Try adding a wooden pot rack or dish rack and see how much of a difference it makes. You can do a lot with wooden items.

Adding a wooden dining table to the room is also a great idea. You can find many different tables made from oak, cedar, maple and many other types of wood. If you have chairs with cloth seats you can recover the seats to match the decor and completely change the look of your table.

Adding bar stools to your kitchen will also lend that homey feel to the room. Bar stools can give you more seating options and let your friends sit closer to the cooking area while you are making dinner. Try using plants to make the room more inviting. You can put them in a corner of the room or even on the top of your cabinets.

Keep your kitchen from getting cluttered or crowded. When there are too many items in a room it starts to feel cluttered when your guest and family try to gather in to talk and visit. When being squeezed into an over crowded room it is difficult to be comfortable.

When you start to feel that your room is too cluttered you should do a cleaning to get rid of things. Look around your kitchen and find everything you can do away with. You could add a few wall shelves to give you more space, organize, and to add beauty to the room.

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Great Ways To Raise Money Fast!

By James Scott

Regulation D, Under Sections 4(2) and 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, the SEC adopted Regulation D to coordinate the various limited offering exemptions and to streamline the existing requirements applicable to private offers and sales of securities. The Regulation establishes three exemptions from registration in Rules 504, 505, and 506.

Rule 504, which provides an exemption for non-reporting companies unless they are "blank check" issuers or certain "shells", stipulates that: The sale of up to $1,000,000 of securities in a 12-month period is permitted provided that there is no general solicitation, the securities sold are restricted securities and cannot be resold except pursuant to a registration statement or exemption, and a notice must be filed with the SEC within 15 days after the first sale. Rule 504 does not provide an exemption under any state laws. In certain limited circumstances where an offering is conducted under state accredited investor exemptions, securities offered under Rule 504 may be freely transferrable. Unlike Rules 505 and 506, Rule 504 does not mandate that specified disclosure be provided to purchasers. Nonetheless, the business person should take care that sufficient information is provided to meet the full disclosure obligations which exist under the antifraud provisions of the securities laws.

Rule 505 was adopted by the SEC to provide small businesses more flexibility in raising capital than under Rule 504 - but without the uncertainty of determining the quality of the purchasers that generally is involved in using Rule 506. Rule 505 provides issuers a limited offering exemption for sales of securities totaling up to $5 million in any 12-month period.

Rule 505 contains certain restrictions regarding "accredited investors" and non-accredited persons. The-term "accredited investor" includes:

Banks, insurance companies, registered investment companies, business development companies, or small business investment companies; Certain employee benefit plans for which investment decisions are made by a bank, insurance company, or registered investment adviser; Any employee benefit plan (Within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) with total assets in excess of $5 million; Charitable organizations, corporations or partnerships with assets in excess of $5 million; Directors, executive officers, and general partners of the issuer; Any entity in which all the equity owners are accredited investors; Natural persons with a net worth of at least $1 million; Any natural person with an income in excess of $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse in excess of $300,000 for those years and a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year; and Trusts with assets of at least $5 million, not formed to acquire the securities offered, and whose purchases are directed by a sophisticated person.

If the issuer sells any securities to non-accredited investors, it must furnish to all investors the same type of information as required by Regulation A. It must also furnish audited financial statements.

If an issuer other than a limited partnership cannot obtain audited financial statements without unreasonable effort or expense, only the issuer's balance sheet (to be dated within 120 days of the start of the offering) must be audited.

Limited partnerships unable to obtain required financial statements without unreasonable effort or expense may furnish financial statements prepared on the basis of federal income tax requirements and examined and reported on by an independent public or certified accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards; and The issuer must also be available to answer questions by prospective purchasers about the issuer or the offering.

Further restrictions under Rule 505 include:

The total offering price of each issue of securities may not exceed $5 million. The offering may not be made by means of general solicitation or general advertising. The issuer may sell the securities to an unlimited number of "accredited investors" and to 35 non-accredited persons. There are no requirements of "sophistication" or "wealth" for persons to whom the securities are sold. A company must take any necessary steps to ensure that the purchasers are acquiring securities for investment only, not for resale. The securities are thus "restricted" and investors must be informed that they may not be able to sell except pursuant to a registration statement or exemption from registration. The issuer is not required to file any offering materials with the Commission. Fifteen days after the first sale in the offering, the issuer must file a notice of sales on Form D. The notice also contains an undertaking under this Rule for the issuer to furnish the Commission, upon its staff s request, any information given to non-accredited purchasers in connection with the offering. Rule 505 does not provide an exemption from state securities laws.

SEC Rule 506 offers and sales of securities by an issuer that satisfy the conditions stated below are deemed transactions not involving any public offering within the meaning of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act. For an offering to be considered exempt from the registration requirements, Rule 506 stipulates: There is no ceiling on the amount of money which may be raised. No general solicitation or general advertising is permitted. The issuer may sell its securities to an unlimited number of accredited investors and 35 non accredited purchasers. Unlike Rule 505, all non-accredited purchasers (either alone or with a purchaser representative) must be sophisticated - that is, have sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to render them capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment. The term "accredited investor" is defined under Rule 505.

If the issuer sells any securities to non-accredited investors, it must furnish to all investors the same type of information as required by Regulation A. It must also furnish the same financial information as would be required by registration on Form S-1.

If the issuer cannot obtain audited financial statements without unreasonable effort or expense, then financial statements may be provided in accordance with the special treatment described under Rule 505.

The securities sold are "restricted" under the same stipulations in Rule 505.

A company is required to file a notice of the offering on Form D at SEC headquarters within 15 days after the first sale in the offering. All states except New York provide an exemption from state securities laws for offerings under Rule 506 but the company must file a copy of the Form D and pay a filing fee in each state. New York has a distinctive law which makes a Rule 506 offering within that state impractical.

Accredited Investor Exemption

The Small Business Investment Incentive Act of 1980 created a new statutory exemption from registration under the Securities Act for transactions involving offers and sales of securities by any issuer solely to one or more "accredited investors." Under Section 4(6):

The total offering price of each issue of securities under the exemption may not exceed the limit on small offerings set by Section 3(b) the Securities Act, which currently is $5 million per issue. The offering may not be made by means of any form of advertising or public solicitation.

The term "accredited investor" is defined to include the same individuals and entities as included for purposes of Rules 505 and 506. The issuer is required to file a notice of sales on Form D with the Commission 15 days after the initial sale is made in reliance on the exemption.

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Wedding Photography - The History

By Amanda Mitchell

Wedding period is forever tiresome & nerve-wracking. This goes true for those who are planning the wedding, but the most pressure lands forever on the groom and the bride. For years, people have just ceded to the fact that weddings will forever be stressful and that they just have to deal with it to the best of their abilities

However, several expert services have come up now which enable you to stay calm on the wedding day, without having to be stressed about anything. These type of services can make sure that there won't be any difficulties that can spoil your mood on what would most likely be the most important day of your life. Pre-wedding photography is one such service.

According to experts, Singapore is the hometown of pre-wedding photography, where it originated about a decade ago. However, other like types of photography have existed in some parts of the world even before that. Pre-wedding pictures of couples have been clicked for a long time by amateur photographers in several parts of Europe & the US, but with the emergence of pre-wedding photography as a full-fledged professional service, couples around the world have developed a fancy for this custom. Specific best practices have been laid down in this new profession, and nowadays it is not difficult at all for anyone to find a photographer experienced in pre-wedding photography.

The reasons behind the beginning of pre-wedding photography are quite apparent. There has always been a quest for a service that could save couples from getting bogged down by must-to-do-things on the day of their marriage. With the passage of time, an increasing number of couples are realising that wedding is not just about the rituals, it is also about having a good time. On your wedding day, you must be free of all big commitments & responsibilities that take up your precious time and stop you from having fun on the occasion.

In addition, by going for pre-wedding photography, you also lessen the risks of anything untoward happening. The risk of rain or any other eventualities ruining all your wedding pictures can not be neglected.

To cater to this important requirement, a lot of established photography service providers across the globe began offering pre-wedding photography services & the trend is becoming popular fast. Whether you are a native of Asia, Europe or the US, these services are turning into more a norm than an exception.

Nowadays, well established wedding photographers will ever suggest you to go for this service without giving it a second thought. The photographer would be in a position to suggest a good location, would cater to all the arrangements, and would also be able to accommodate any specific requests that you may have.

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Learn to Write Poetry

By Dynal Thompson

Current, the 'free verse' style of poetry is the most popular. In the late 19th century, Walt Whitman is credited with originating the form. Before his time, poetry was restricted to certain rhyming schemes and forms.

Patterns are common to formal poetry. Scansion is the analyzing of rhyme and meter. A letter is commonly places at the end of each line beginning with the first letter of the alphabet A for the first rhyme, and B for the second, etc.

Using letter to signify the rhymes is a great way to determine the pattern. If line one and two rhyme, an A would be placed beside them. If line three and four rhyme with each other but not one and two, we would place B's beside them. The pattern would be AABB. If line 5 rhymes with either, an A or B would be used. If it does not rhyme, we would use a C.

Meter is the number of beats in each line. The beat most commonly used is "Iambic pentameter'. Individual beats consist of a short and strong pulse. Words with this beat are arrest, domain, forsooth, etc. The second syllable is accented.

Enough of the rules already, let's get to the fun stuff. When you tell stories or write letters what do you start with? Something you overheard, witnessed, or read about? The best way to start a poem is to begin with what you're most comfortable with.

What type of poem did you have in mind? A Story? A comment? Or could it be a character study? Go through some examples to help get you started off on the right foot. It is common to get what is called "writer's block". If this happens, take a break, or come back to it the next day. If your out and something comes to you, jot it down.

It may take many weeks or months to get your poem finished. If your having trouble, take a break. When you come back, carry on from the last line in your poem. You will be delighted at what comes out.

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Download Several Illustrious Films To View Now

By Cornell Walls

Documentaries are meant to make us ponder and to supply us with information in a manner that we may not have thought about before. They are meant to enlighten us but they commonly also succeed in entertaining us. Some documentaries are the best movies around.

There are a few documentaries that they say one and all ought to see. "An Inconvenient Truth" falls into that class. "An Inconvenient Truth" deals with a subject matter that affects each and every one of us and the lives or our children and grandchildren. It is an easier to make the choice to be more environmentally friendly when you actually see the annihilation of global warming.

Along the same subject matter is the TV series, "Planet Earth". You need to take advantage of any occasion you have to watch this remarkable series. You can download it today and enjoy it this evening. It is beautiful and amazing and it will take your breath away at how marvelous this planet that we live on is.

It is likely that the most infamous documentary filmmaker today is Michael Moore. He is very political so you may or may not agree with his politics but either way you must confess that he makes you think. He took home an academy award for "Fahrenheit 9/11" and he has also brought us fascinating movies about the healthcare system in "Sicko" about guns and violence in "Bowling for Columbine" and soon you will be able to download his new movie called "Slacker Uprising" for free as a Thank you to his fans.

One well-liked and enjoyable documentary that is suggested is "Supersize Me". You may be shocked about how your health could potentially alter if you were to strictly eat only fast food for 30 days. Download the movie and check it out.

Comedy movies amuse everybody. Who doesn't like a good chuckle? "The 40 year old virgin" may only be proper for adults but it will make you laugh till you cry. There are a a small number of great actors, Adam Sandler and Jim Carrey of course. And all of the ex- actors on Saturday Night Live put together funny movies. Try "Baby Mama" with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler or Will Farrell in "Semi-Pro" or "Blades of Glory"

Chick flicks are the movies that stir your spirit that you want to see over and over again. If you like Reese Witherspoon make sure that you see "Sweet Home Alabama" or "Just Like Heaven". There are the older standbys that people still love like "Sleepless in Seattle" or "Fools Rush In". A chick flick that was great from 2008 was "What happens in Vegas" with Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. Everyone enjoys a great chick flick.

You can now download any documentary you want in the wink of an eye, right on your own computer. Documentaries are fantastic movies that make you reflect, give you information in a different way, and entertain you more than you know.

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Kitchens ' How Important They Really Are In Your Household.

By Amy Stevens

Kitchens are not only places where food is prepared. They are much more than that. To tell the truth, the kitchen is probably the center around which the whole house revolves.

Of course it is in the first place where the food is prepared. It should therefore be equipped and planned in such a way that it makes the process of food preparation easy, logical and fun. There should in the first place be enough storage space to make sure your kitchen counter can always remain clean and uncluttered.

A kitchen should also be large enough to allow for enough space to easily move around. It has become the custom in modern developments to make the kitchens smaller and smaller. This is in the end a source of huge frustration for the person who has to prepare the meals and who has to operate in an area that is simply too small for the purpose.

When it comes to the floor of the kitchen, the rule is that it should never be covered with a material that is difficult to clean. There is simply no way you can prevent those horrible spills from happening, and when they happen you don't want to spend two hours to clean the floor or much worse be stuck with a terrible stain on the floor. The material that's used should be tough and heavy detergents should not be able to damage it.

Another often overlooked aspect is that of lighting. Do you still remember the dark kitchen grandma used to have with a single small window and one electric bulb providing barely enough light for you to see her wrinkled old face? That is not the way things should be in the kitchen. When you prepare food, you are often working with small quantities of spices and herbs and it can be disastrous if you can't properly see what you are doing.

The counter is another very important part of any kitchen. The principles here are the same as with the kitchen floor ' the counter top should be easy to clean and it should be chip and scratch resistant. Marble is of course an excellent choice, but it's too expensive for many people to consider.

A roomy kitchen fitted with a breakfast nook in one corner can be an excellent way to give the family a place to spend some quality time with each other. One only has to think of the huge kitchens of days gone by where the whole family regularly gathered around the table to eat, joke and exchange stories to realize the truth of this.

The kitchen is indeed the heart of the home. One can easily see how true this is by trying to imagine your house without a kitchen....

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Learning the Mechanics of Speed Reading

By Dr. Jay Polmar

The human mind is an extraordinary force of which we only use a very small portion. In this book, "Speed Reading in only One Hour" I will demonstrate how to tap some of that unused power and use it for your own success in high school, college, and life.

Your brain is capable of understanding from 10,000 - 50,000 units of data per minute; one unit equals one word. This information is based upon old statistics (1980's). Based on recently developed speed reading technology, and strides in brain and mind development, you can achieve even greater reading speeds.

The average HS grad, when tested, reads about 250 words per minute. The college student reads at about 300 words per minute. But, no matter what your baseline reading speed, don't worry, it is only the beginning. Can you imagine what an advantage you would have to be able to read over 100% faster than you did before? The possibilities are limitless.

We receive information through our five physical senses, (touching, tasting, hearing, smelling, and seeing) and through those senses we make decisions. We make choices and judgments from various factors that the physical senses bring into play. The five physical senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch) are pre-programmed for automatic response.

We learn, not only from physical senses, but through various forms of thought. Most thought is conscious in nature. Senses however work automatically. An example of an automatic reaction might be: when a hungry teenager smells pizza, he or she begins salivating. What's taking place is that the sense of smell (called olfactory senses) has automatically delivered a thought, "PIZZA", to the brain and mind. The thought may be unconscious.

Sensing food is a physical sensation of your sense smell. It is a mental sensation (unconsciously or consciously) through thinking. And finally, there tends to be a physical sensation by eating, swallowing, and smiling. To summarize the PIZZA experience: Brain and mind is where the "action" is -- and your body is where the "reaction" is.

The brain and the mind hold enormous untapped potential; We're going to help you tap into that potential through Speed Reading in One Hour, available at www.speedread.org, and we'll show you how you can succeed in your college life and beyond.

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Thinking About Web Design Training Explained

By Jason Kendall

For anyone looking to get into a web design team, studying Adobe Dreamweaver is a fundamental criteria for getting relevant certifications that are globally recognised.

The full Adobe Web Creative Suite additionally should be learned in detail. This will introduce you to Flash and Action Script, (and more), and means you'll be in a position to take your Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) or an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) accreditation.

Learning how to build the website is only the beginning. Traffic creation, content maintenance and knowledge of some programming essentials should follow. Look for training that also include these skills (such as PHP, HTML, MySQL etc.), alongside Search Engine Optimisation and E Commerce.

Be on the lookout that any certifications you're considering doing will be recognised by employers and are bang up to date. 'In-house' certificates are not normally useful in gaining employment.

All the major commercial players like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco or CompTIA each have globally renowned skills programmes. Huge conglomerates such as these will make your CV stand-out.

What is the reason why traditional academic studies are now falling behind more qualifications from the commercial sector?

The IT sector is now aware that for mastery of skill sets for commercial use, proper accreditation from companies such as Adobe, Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA most often has much more specialised relevance - at a far reduced cost both money and time wise.

Many degrees, for example, often get bogged down in a great deal of loosely associated study - with a syllabus that's far too wide. Students are then held back from learning the core essentials in sufficient depth.

Assuming a company knows what they're looking for, then they simply need to advertise for a person with the appropriate exam numbers. The syllabuses all have to conform to the same requirements and aren't allowed to deviate (in the way that degree courses can).

Working on progressive developments in new technology really is electrifying. You personally play your part in shaping the next few decades.

Computing technology and connections through the web is going to dramatically shape the direction of our lives in the near future; incredibly so.

Let's not forget that income in the IT industry throughout this country is noticeably higher than average salaries nationally, so in general you'll more than likely receive significantly more as a trained IT professional, than you'd expect to earn elsewhere.

With the IT marketplace emerging year on year, it's predictable that the search for appropriately qualified IT professionals will continue actively for quite some time to come.

One area often overlooked by people mulling over a new direction is the concept of 'training segmentation'. Basically, this means the breakdown of the materials for drop-shipping to you, which makes a huge difference to the point you end up at.

Trainees may consider it sensible (with training often lasting 2 or 3 years to gain full certified status,) that a training provider will issue the training stage by stage, as you complete each part. Although:

Maybe the order of study insisted on by the company won't suit you. You may find it a stretch to finalise all the sections at the speed required?

Put simply, the very best answer is to get an idea of what they recommend as an ideal study order, but get everything up-front. It's then all yours in the event you don't complete everything quite as quick as they'd want.

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Why Turtle Tattoos Are Considered Sacred

By Tracey M. Sanders

Tattoos are now irrefutably booming in popularity especially amongst the young. This is due to the fact that tattoos are a great way to express individuality and personality. Also the fact that tattoos are widely and positively accepted by almost every culture has also spurred their popularity. With all that being said, you may not know exactly what type of tattoo that you want to get. Turtle tattoos are a very popular choice among people with tattoos. If you think you may be interested in getting a turtle tattoo, read on.

Turtles have deep meanings from almost every culture across the world. Turtles are a fascinating animal. Thanks to their shells, they are very well protected from predators and danger. Also, turtles can live to be very old. It is no wonder that people have attached so many significant and deep meanings to turtles.

For example, the turtle is very sacred to many Native Americans. In fact, many tribes attribute the creation of the world to the turtle. The Huron, for example, believe that a sky girl fell to our world, which at the time had nothing but water and water based animals. The animals took her to the wise turtle. The turtle told them to put soil grains from the bottom of the ocean on his shell. They did this and soon the land grew and grew. The sky girl could live comfortably on this land. This land also became the world as we know it today.

This is just one example. Many cultures incorporate the turtle into their creation myths. Often, the turtle is suggested to either carry the world upon its shell or it is directly or indirectly used to support the world or the heavens.

The turtle is most frequently related to steadfastness and peace among many various cultures. Turtle tattoos frequently represent bravado, endurance, courage, inner information, recovery, safety, security, tenacity and longevity.

Another advantage to turtle tattoos is the opportunity for the tattoo artist to put a tattoo within a tattoo. Many tattoo artists like to make use of the shell of the turtle to add another design or symbol on it. For example, if you got a turtle tattoo, you could easily fit the Japanese character for strength or any other character you wanted onto the shell.

Obviously, you don't have to use Japanese characters on the turtle shell if you don't want them. You can choose something else that has significant meaning to you to be on the turtle shell. That's the whole purpose of a tattoo is to make it something special to you.

Turtle tattoos are very versatile. You can have a very small and simple turtle tattoo. You could also have a very large and elaborate turtle tattoo.

Now you see why so many people have got turtle tattoos. If this is something you would have an interest in, you want to get a turtle tattoo design that you like. Remember that you can customize it farther by having something added onto the shell of the turtle.

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Cosmic Ordering - What The Service Can Do For You

By Janet Lumb

Cosmic ordering has gained a lot of publicity lately and is not surprising that more and more people are trying to learn more about this. People are beginning to take notice and are beginning to believe that it is possible to place an order for anything that you truly desire from the universe and actually receive it.

Now that a number of celebrities are vouching for cosmic ordering, everyone is ready to jump on this bandwagon. One question is still on my peoples minds though, what are the chances that an average person would have success?

The simple fact is that this method can work for anybody. If you have tried cosmic ordering in the past, but didn't have any success, you should look a little deeper. There is a very good chance that your subconscious mind was standing in your way.

Everybody has the right to use the cosmic ordering service. This makes it possible for everybody to have what the really desire. There are any people that will point out the fact that they never asked for the problems they have had. Nobody asked to have financial problems or to have health issues and of course, they are right.

The problem does not lie with the cosmic ordering service, but with the way that the desires are channeled. Try not to say things like, 'I really don't want to become ill'. This is an example of a negative way of seeking what you want.

You should find a way to seek what you desire in a positive manner. Instead of stating what it is that you don't want, clearly ask for what you do want. If you want to keep your health you might try saying something like, 'I'm in such good health that I'm not surprised that I never get sick'.

One of the main areas where people fail when they try to think in a positive manner or make positive affirmations is that they see themselves as they are instead of how they could be. By doing this they are confirming their lot in life rather than claiming the spot that they should have and believing that the have received their cosmic order.

Throughout our lifetimes we begin to adopt the beliefs of other people. When people in our lives tell us negative things about ourselves we slowly begin to believe that these are truths. The belief that we had in ourselves is slowly replaced by the beliefs of the people in our lives.

If we were living in a perfect world, each and every child would be raised with the knowledge and support needed to clearly understand that they truly deserve the things that they desire. Instead, children are condition to believe that it is wrong to want a lot of material things. Kids are taught that it is wrong to receive things that are wanted unless they are earned with hours of hard work. Even then there should be a special reason for deserving the reward.

It is also wrong to always say that we should count our blessings. There is no good reason that we should be willing to settle for next to nothing. There are enough riches in the world for everybody. There is so much in fact that that it could stretch to infinity.

By believing that you would have to covet the riches of other people in order to have what you want, you are reinforcing that you have less than others. Instead, you should be happy for other people that have riches and believe that there truly is plenty of wealth to go around. You must believe that you can have what you want without taking it from others.

You might be wonder if the power of positive thinking can really make a difference. The answer is a resounding YES. It makes a huge difference in our lives. There have been scientific studies that have proven that the human brains is capable of creating waves of energy that are able to move the smallest particle known to man, a quirk.

The hardest part of cosmic ordering is to free ourselves of the deeply entrenched beliefs that we hold. We must let go of the negative beliefs that are in our memories. In order to clear these beliefs you will have to use every tool that is available.

Have no fear; there are some very powerful aids at our disposal. Self hypnosis and subliminal suggestion are two very powerful tools that are effective at targeting our subconscious minds. By gaining access to our subconscious mind, we can begin to systematically wipe away the negative thoughts that are preventing us from benefiting from the cosmic ordering service.

You are able to control your own future but you need to believe this beyond a shadow of a doubt. By using the tools that are available you can clear the blockages in your subconscious mind and order all the things you desire for the cosmic ordering service.

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Collar Pins - Creative And Effective Corporate Gifts

By Myra Price

Giving a corporate gift is a step towards building brand awareness and is an important part of any company strategy. It plays a multi pronged role in an organization and that is why it is so critical to pick the correct gift.

Collar Pins, by virtue of their range in terms of colour and design, apart from being attractive, suit the role ideally. Due to their innovative designs and the possibility of having the company's name stamped on them, these pins are quickly gaining in popularity. They can even carry the company's slogan and can be made in the form of a product the organization deals in or manufactures.

Owing to their variety, they have a great effect on employees and customers. While the employees feel a belonging to their organization, the clients feel a sense of relationship too and cherish collar pins as corporate gifts, hence they help in keeping the customers loyal to the company.

Budget is another factor that determines the selection of a corporate gift. With collar pins, budget is never a problem, because their market price can never exceed their appeal. Their utility makes them popular among the recipients and unlike a lot of other gifts that are mere showpieces adorning desks at workplaces, collar pins are carried everywhere. Collar pins are often worn by employees, and their frequent use allows higher visibility and awareness of the brand among the public.

However, companies should consider some crucial aspects while making a decision to distribute collar pins as corporate gifts. Durability of collar pins is of prime importance as they are meant for regular use.

Next, the styling of collar pins should be attractive enough to entice the recipients to wear them regularly. Being far too colourful or having a crooked pattern may not be appreciated by the people. The ease and comfort of wearing them must be emphasized during the design of collar pins so that the wearer doesn't face any inconvenience.

Corporate gifts are a good way for an organization to reach out to its target audience, as such gifts have great exposure and circulation among the public. Collar pins have all the characteristics to succeed at this purpose. They are a reliable promotion medium and have been successfully used by organizations for years. Companies which have never used collar pins as corporate gifts must not neglect them anymore, or else they will continue to miss on an opportunity of employing a great promotion tool.

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Every Auto Enthusiast Need: Actron OBD II Autoscanner

By John Jenkins

There is nothing worse than a vehicle that has the check engine light come on when you are going down the road. Even when the car is replying typically you have to stop and consider if you are doing damage by continuing to drive. Is there something to worry about? Is the light just on for regular maintenance? One doesn't know when you are just going down the road and if the vehicle is still driving correctly you do not also have any way to guess what is happening. How do you discover what is wrong? You use an OBD II car scanner.

If you do not know what this is you do not have one, so you must head to your local repair center and have them run a diagnostic test on the car. The store may charge you anywhere from $50 to $150 for this test that literally takes a pair minutes to complete. The auto scanner will be able to speak the language of the vehicle and figure out what the issue is. The scanner will come back with the codes that are causing the check engine light to come on, and the shop will tell you what wishes to be fixed for the light to be turned off and kept off.

If you know a lot about cars or you want to start doing more of your own repairs you may want to think about getting your own scanner. One of the more credible scanners is the Actron OBD II Autoscanner. These scanners are so easy to use and will give you all of the information that you need to diagnose the problem, fix it, and then clear the code so the check engine light will go off.

When you use the Actron OBD II Autoscanner you will be ready to easily retrieve the trouble codes from your vehicle. The scanners fit with all OBD II compliant vehicles, which are those automobiles that were made from 1996 and on. Most of the units feature a large and simple to red LCD screen that will show the trouble codes as well as their descriptions so you can easily determine what sort of issue you are working with.

The scanners also monitor the standing and emissions readiness. With a one year guarantee from the manufacturer, the Actron OBD II Autoscanner is a great buy. With many models to choose from you may be sure to find one in your price range.

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Brochure Printing - Effective Methods

By Jerry Banks

Brochures are extremely effective marketing tools for all kinds of companies. They lend credibility to a business by presenting and explaining its products or services, company line & other unique selling points in a compelling way. Since, they portray an essential role as a publicity tool it is important that they are designed professionally & printed in high quality. This article will give you some key tips on brochure printing & design.

The brochure should be developed to look professional, eye-catching and informative at the same time. There should be a correct proportion of text and images, and the colours should be employed judiciously. All the elements like fonts, borders, images etc. should blend perfectly. In addition to being coherent and reader friendly, the brochure must also be good looking and not cluttered.

While designing the brochure, aspects related to brochure printing should also be thought about in detail. It is suggested to get a test print of the designed brochure to get an idea of how the final result will appear before clearing it for a mass print job.

The design should be created taking into account the brochure printing fund allocation. It's a good idea to choose black and white printing if your budget is small, as it will turn out to be more cost-effective than coloured printing. If you are not pulled back by budget and are looking for colorful brochures, then materials that are thick and have a sheen should be used, as they enhance the beauty of colour prints. Even if you are creating a compact brochure with both sides printed, then make sure that the paper is strong and its thickness is sufficient so that prints on either side don't overlap or smudge against each other.

Looking for rebates from the printer makes good sense if brochure printing is being done on a large scale. However, never sacrifice quality, as you do not want to create a negative impression of your business on prospective customers.

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Moncler Jackets For The Wannabe Style Icons

By Muhammad Azeem Ashraf

Since its foundation in 1952 when the French Boy Scouts split, Moncler has earned its reputation over the years and has presented the world with style and luxury both. Since the French Boy Scout was famous for making modern waterproof fabrics, the Moncler brand automatically had one of its qualities.

Moncler jackets are popular amongst the fashionistas of today as they speak of style and glamour and give 'jacket's a whole new meaning. Quality is what the consumer looks for and the people at Moncler know it and present just that with the resulting in having faithful followers.

Moncler jackets are designed for both genders and are a proof of the fashion beast within a person, which is much appreciated by all. Every individual who owns a Moncler jacket knows what fashion is and owning such apparels is a mark of a classy and sassy person. How you dress up is how one usually judges your personality and if you add the Moncler jacket to your attire, you will be reflecting yourself as a person who has taste and style.

Different colors such white, blue and pink white are available as standard colors that go with anything and everything in your wardrobe. The contours of the jackets are such that they fit you with perfection. The stereotypical fashion of jackets is not something that everyone appreciates at all times and that is when Moncler jackets interfere and make your day by dressing you up in style.

Fashion changes every season but introducing something odd will be considered a fashion faux and nothing more. Therefore, be careful of the type of fashion that you adopt and buy a Moncler jacket since it has improved variety and this is proved by the popularity that it has gained. These jackets are something out of the ordinary and when you find a jacket that fits you and your style, you will be warm in the freezing winter all the while, looking stylish as well.

The new designs of the Moncler jackets have made them all the more attractive for the masses. Coming in forms such as hoods and simple jackets to suit your type of day, Moncler makes sure that it has jackets which suit all occasions. Whether you want a sleek cut or a hood on your jacket, Moncler has made sure that you have what you want.

Additions to their apparels are the vests that Moncler has introduced. With the different vibrant and catchy colors that the vests come in, it is a treat for the eyes as well as for the fashion trend. The way you wear your vest is how you define your style. The nylon fiber in the vest keeps you warm and Moncler proves that men are not afraid to experiment with colors.

Moncler is one of the favorites for a lot of people since they make and give the people exactly what they want. The different styles your Moncler jackets are made to satisfy the need of the stylist in you.

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7 Strategies To Succeed With Online Education Degree

By Mary Jackson

For those students who cannot afford the time or money to take full-time courses on campus, an online education degree has removed many roadblocks. In fact, there are several advantages over traditional degrees. Nevertheless, because the methods of instruction and learning are quite different, students need to consider the adjustments and changes necessary to receiving a quality education degree online.

1. Choosing the best education online institution - Make sure the institute for higher education chosen has adequate resources and accreditation recognized by the proper authorities. Unless authenticity can be verified, find another school. Sadly, unscrupulous degree mills offer degrees with short-term or no real education. Thus, the diplomas are bogus and absolutely worthless. Find a school that provides solid education, ample student support, and the facilities necessary to succeed in your distance learning.

2. Check the cost vs. benefit - Many students don't check the cost-benefit factor before enrolling into an online education degree college. We are all aware that acquiring an education requires huge amounts of money. But a smart move is to first compare with what the future earning potential of your profession will be once you earn the degree. Once you figure this out, only then would you determine if it makes sense to acquire an online education degree.

3. How do employers view an online education degree? - There are many instances where employers were skeptical about the legitimacy of online education degrees. With so many "diploma mills" out there, it's warranted for employers to be cautious. Although an online education degree might be legit, it would be very helpful to the employer if you provided the type of accreditation your college has beforehand to avoid any misunderstanding. By letting the employer know in advance that your institution was accredited by an institution that is recognized by CHEA and US department of Education, you will be a step ahead in qualifying for that dream job.

4. Practice discipline, time management and be determined to succeed - During the course of learning, many students simply lack discipline and are unable to focus. This makes it difficult to keep up with their online lessons and coursework, it is thus crucial for students in pursuit of online education degree to have a great determination to succeed. It is very easy to lose focus and motivation when studying alone. Exercising good time management and keeping in constant touch with classmates would increase the morale to succeed.

5. Utilize all the facilities provided - Online courses generally provide online lectures and email correspondence to ensure a means of communication with instructors, tutors, and fellow students. Take advantage of every opportunity to utilize these resources of motivation and encouragement, as well as establish a sense of connection with the college or university.

6. Make use of credit transfers - Many online education degree colleges allow students to transfer their credits from courses they took in previous colleges, whether online or traditional. By doing this, it means students don't have to repeat courses they learnt before. For this to be effected, it's important for a student who intends to pursue an education online to make sure they get transcripts and results from their previous universities or colleges and make them available to their accredited online college so they can be passed as transfer credits.

7. Take advantage of technology to complete your class work - Another factor for online education degree success is the opportunity to take advantage of all the conveniences that technology provides. Many accredited online colleges provide students with online digital libraries, databases and resources that a student can use to complete their course work and assignments. In most instances the cost of these facilities is already included in the tuition fees. Thus it makes good sense to make full use of these resources to your advantage.

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A Few Tips For Successfully Growing Roses

By Emma Weaver

The people who says how hard growing roses can be, usually have exceptional plants with brilliant flowers and are looking for recognition of there agricultural aptitude. Roses are perhaps one of the most misunderstood flowering plants in modern landscape, and by following a few simple steps, they can make a great impression on your yard.

The No1 step to growing roses is to choose a hardy plant to begin with. Many stores offer rose bushes for sale, and at the end of the season they will offer special deals to clear their inventory. A sale of two-for-one is probably not going to provide you with hardy stock, especially at the end of the season. While roses should be planted in the spring or late fall, plants that are already festooned with leaves are not necessarily the best for growing roses.

There are many types of roses on the market and not all will do well in all types of soil or climates. Check with a local nursery to find out what varieties seem to flourish well in your part of the country and then buy a number one plant, the hardiest variety available, to plant in your yard. Where they are placed in your landscaping will have a lot to do with your success at growing roses as they need at least six or seven hours of direct sunshine to grow properly.

Proper Nourishment Keeps Roses Healthy

While growing roses often offers pests a healthy food supply, by using plant food containing systemic insecticides for the first and last feedings of the year can greatly reduce the bug population. A fertilizer with a balanced high-phosphorous content twice a year should be sufficient. A high potassium fertilizer used in colder climates can offer better strength during the plant's dormant period.

Rose bushes require sufficient air movement to thrive and planting them in a part of your yard with adequate air flow will also help them grow. Watering should be done regularly, and the ground maintained moist around the plants, but not soggy. Too much water leave the plants open to diseases and inviting to other bugs that are looking for something to eat. Successfully growing roses is the ability to find the perfect balance of moisture and air, while providing adequate fertilizer.

Remember that roses are naturally an outdoor bush and they need the dormant period in their life to grow. Growing them as house plants will require they be allowed periods of cold to go into their hibernation if they are expected to survive.

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A New You - With Chakra Meditation!

By Jonathan Benjem

Meditation is traditionally regarded as one of the most potent forms of realizing ones spiritual being, and in the process, one can live a healthy and aware life. Different people adopt different meditation styles, but if theres one universally acceptable mode of meditation, that has to be the Chakra Meditation.

Introduction to Chakra Meditation

The meditation whose basic aim is to align the movement of all the seven primary Chakras in the body is termed as Chakra Meditation. Our body consists of 7 primary and over 20,000 secondary Chakras. For a better understanding of Chakra Meditation, its important to know what and where are the primary Chakras in the body:

1. Root Chakra governing your general health, prosperity and well being is located at the base of the spine and related to the element Earth.

2. Brow Chakra, also called The Third Eye Chakra, is situated between the brows on the forehead. It is related to the Light element, which governs our perception, interpretation, and visualization.

3. Solar Plexus governing your metabolism, autonomy and conviction is located just above the naval region and related to the element Fire.

4. Heart Chakra is situated right at the center of the chest. It is related to the Air element, which governs our feelings of love, compassion, and general relationships.

5. Power Chakra, also called the Solar Plexus, is situated just above the naval region. It is related to the Fire element, which governs our will power, metabolism, and autonomy.

6. Orange Chakra, also called the Naval or Sacral Chakra, is situated at the center of abdomen. It is related to the Water element, which governs our sexuality and emotions.

7. Root Chakra, also called the Base Chakra, is situated at the base of the spine. It is related to the Earth element, which governs our overall health, security, and prosperity in life.

A concentrated mind working towards the achievement of synchronized movements of these seven Chakras in the body can truly bring incalculable rewards in ones life. The body, mind, and soul would become stress-free and youll emerge as a better-informed human being who can easily see the spiritual side to every materialistic possession in this world. One can also achieve natural healing for bodily and mental ailments just by bringing the seven energy centers in consonance with each other.

Chakra Meditation " The Process

Chakra Meditation involves three techniques in this order:

1. Grounding Technique. As is evident from its name, the Grounding Technique makes your body feel connected with the Earth. The application of this technique is pretty simple. Just visualize a root growing from your body and entering into the Earth. Easier it may sound, but requires intense concentration and mental awareness while performing the Grounding Technique.

2. Centering Technique refers to the process whereby, your body gets prepared to receive the benefits of Chakra Meditation. The actual step involves taking 3-5 deep breaths. And visualization involves the assumption of feeling of relaxation of every body part from toe to head by tightening and relaxing each body part starting from toe, and moving in the northwards direction, till the head. The final act is the visualization of the act of centering a pot on a pottery wheel.

3. Relaxation Technique refers to the process whereby, the body feels relaxed by an act of visualization that suits an individual the best. Every individual is free to adopt his or her own relaxation method.

One of the popular methods of Chakra Meditation is detailed below:

a) Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.

b) Every stress-causing factor should be addressed and effort should be made to reduce or eliminate the stress as far as possible. Start with loosening the clothing you are wearing. Identify other similar straining factors and eliminate them. And finally, close your eyes.

c) Take relaxing breaths " neither too fast nor too slow. Just give up your control on the breath, and let it flow naturally.

d) The next step relates to feeling every part of your body from toe to head in that direction. While your eyes are closed, try to feel everything that you wouldve seen with open eyes, like earth, air, clothes, surroundings etc. The idea is to feel awareness even with closed eyes.

e) All the negative thoughts and emotions should not be avoided. Let them be! With time and regular practice, these thoughts will disappear automatically. Rather, when no such negative emotion disturbs you, that is the time when you should consider that you have perfected the art of Chakra Meditation.

f) Let you spirit roam in every part of your body. This is the feeling of completeness youve been yearning for.

This exercise can be done at any time of the day and for any duration of time. However, the longer the better!

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The Correct Casket Can Be Your Respect For The Departed

By Cathy Reyes

The death of a family member or a friend can cause untold distress and sorrow and leave an irreplaceable gap which cannot be filled by any other person in the world. However, you still have to make arrangements for the funeral service and the most critical thing that you would need is a casket.

Choosing a suitable casket is quite difficult, as you would want to purchase a good product at the correct price when you are just not in a psychological state to bargain. When the departed's religious or social beliefs has certain requirements for the casket or the departed himself has made his tastes known in this regard, then the selection of a casket becomes much easier.

Many casket options come in a range of sizes, styles, shapes, and accordingly differing prices. There are burial caskets and funeral caskets to select from according to the funeral rites which will be followed. While the funeral casket is meant for the deceased's body to be visible during the memorial service, the burial casket is typically only suitable for burial purposes.

Caskets are available in a variety of materials like metal, fibre, wood and marble. Traditionally, wooden caskets were preferred and choice from various types of wood like mahogany, maple, oak etc could be made. While wooden caskets are very classy when polished and great in terms of quality, they are also more costly than other options. Alternately, metal caskets come cheaper and can be found in a range of finishes like bronze, steel, and copper, and in various designs and colours too.

Environment friendly material based caskets are also getting popular nowadays with so much stress on safeguarding the planet, particularly among the environmentally aware people. As the basic materials used are completely biodegradable, these caskets result in least damage to the planet. If the deceased person was a strong advocate of environmental safety then this casket could be your best tribute to your loved one.

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Picking a Northwoods Summer Camp

By Lonnie Lorenz

Sending your child to a Wisconsin Summer Camp is a great idea if you have done your homework. The American Camp Association suggest you try these top questions.

What's the camp's ideology? Are you comfortable with this ? Is it a good fit for your child? Is competition or cooperation emphasized? What religious observances or practices are part of the program?

How does the Summer Camp get and train its staff? Do counselors have criminal background checks? First aid training? Drug Testing? What's the training all about?

What about return rates? How many counselors are returning this year? How many campers are returning? ask the director why? Still looking for that perfect camp Check out this Summer Camps Wisconsin

What's the ratio of counselors to campers? ACA guidelines for overnight camps call for a 1:6 ratio for ages 7 and 8, 1:8 for ages 9-14; and 1:10 for ages 15-18. Day camp guidelines call for 1:8 for children ages 6-8; 1:10 for children ages 9-14; and 1:12 for ages 15-18.

What's the Staff Ages ? Eighty percent of the staff be 18 or older and that all staffers be at least 16 and a minimum of two years older than the campers they supervise. Are the staff a paid position or volunteers?

What medical staff work at the camp and what backup facilities are nearby? The ACA recommends that an overnight camp have a licensed physician or registered nurse on the site every day, and that day camps should have direct phone access. If your child takes medication, has food allergies or a chronic medical condition, be sure you are comfortable that the camp will be able to handle your child's needs.

How does the camp Punish and Discipline? Know what your camp's rules are and what breaches would send a camper home. You should be comfortable with these.

What is a day at camp like? This will help you know if your child will find happiness with the level of activity. Is their choice in selecting activities.

How does the camp provide transportation? How often are the van inspected? Who is driving, what's the training.

References,References, References Most important, get the names of parents with children the same age who have attended the camp. They will tell you what makes camp so special

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Hypnosis - What It Is And What It Is Not

By Sarah Cox

Myths have always chased hypnosis and its healing arm, hypnotherapy. Some consider them to be occult whereas others reject them as pseudo science. Provided below are some general beliefs prevalent about hypnosis, and the real truth behind them.

There is no mysticism or rituals involved in hypnosis. It hinges more on the science of psychology and is very simple to practice for anyone who is prepared to learn it. Even people who have observed hypnosis on others usually refuse to acknowledge it. They hold that the people who have undergone hypnosis are mentally not strong enough to withstand the influence of the practitioner. But that is not true at all. Hypnosis can in fact be successfully practised on people who are mentally tough and are trying their best to resist the spell.

Another myth is that hypnosis is an alternate state of consciousness, which again is a serious misconception. A hypnotized individual is totally conscious of his environment. Hypnosis actually brings forth a state of complete relaxation characterized by a growth in levels of attentiveness, and this heightened sensitivity helps the subject to receive new inputs without difficulty.

Another myth, which has been circulated by some researchers, claims that hypnosis can be applied on merely 5% of humans. Researchers have come up with this low result because they have used the identical hypnosis technique on all people without considering their individual natures. Hypnosis can't be straight jacketed like that and works only if there are different methodologies for different personality styles.

People also tend to associate hypnosis with meditation. But while hypnosis is a communication technique, meditation is all about a mental state and normally has nothing to do with communication. Similarly, a state of trance is also sometimes confused with hypnosis, which is not correct. The individual doesn't interact to achieve a state of trance, on the other hand hypnosis is not possible without communication.

Another myth is that bodily and behavioural changes in an individual are not attainable through hypnosis training or hypnotherapy. Hypnosis obviously cannot attain something that is unnatural to the body. However, it can propel the body to a healthy shape through behavioural transformations like eating in a controlled manner, and quitting smoking and other addictions by ensuring a good amount of of inspiration in an individual.

Hypnosis, and specifically hypnotherapy, can have an important function to play in the overall welfare of a person, and not giving them a try just because of some misconceptions is a missed opportunity.

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Skid Steer Buckets

By Chet Dowser

Slip Steer Loaders are a few of the most popular machines for folk to get if you are in the construction business. These machines can work in a tight and compact area, are simple to find out how to operate, and have unlimited versatility with the tools that may be put on the front of the machine. One of the most well liked tools that folk use on the front of their skid machine is buckets.

You may think that bucket come in one shape and one size, but you would be mistaken if you each go to your local equipment dealer and ask for a bucket. You will be snowed under with sizes and shapes beyond your imagination.

One thing that is pleasant about skid loader machines is that regardless of what make of machine you have, the interface to catch buckets up is all the same. All the slip steer makers got together and have created a common interface which makes it very easy if you are ever searching for a bucket from a different kit store or a specialised bucket from an external supplier. You'll always get a bucket that may interface with your machine.

Most buckets that fit on this size of machine aren't much wider than the tires. The majority do this because then when you are working in a tight location, you will know that if you turn around or are moving a lot you may use your track length as a basis for knowing if you will hit something or now. if you're moving around terribly light material twenty four seven, you will be in a position to employ a larger bucket and you can wish to have a custom bucket that goes outside the tracks.

There are buckets that open and close like a claim. These buckets need some extra hydraulics put on your machine but can be really useful. Plenty of contractors use these claim buckets to pick up debris and branches from a job site rather than wasting time attempting to scoop them up in a bucket.

Check with your local store to see what sort of buckets they have in stock for purchase. These salesmen are also helpful if you are aiming to build a customised bucket as they can either build it for you or know a store in the local area that may do such a thing. It is a brilliant idea to always think about what you want to do with your bucket so you can truly be certain you are getting a bucket that will fit your daily wishes.

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The Power Of Knowing About Your Past Life

By Susan M Mann

Many people believe in the idea of reincarnation, which is about the thought that people had a previous past life and that past life is said to have been affecting the current life in terms of self soul searching. People from all over the world: Japanese, Australian aborigines, Africans, modern Wiccans and many other New Age religions, have a strong belief on this idea.

Each past life influences our health, mental wellbeing and our social interactions. It is a good idea to know thyself to understand who we were in a past life, to settle the mischievous nature that may in surplus from the past life and to incorporate all the accumulated strengths in order to become a stronger person today and in any future lives.

What are the indications of your past life? It is not easy to determine how and what the past life was but some of the simple indications are disturbing dreams that keep on visiting you in your sleep that you never was aware if it happened to you. OR when you recall from memory some of the things that happened in your life but you can not explain if when it happened. This may have been you in your past life indicated by the following circumstances:

* An overwhelming attraction or love of some culture that you have not experienced and do not relate to your present life For instant, if you adore Mesopotamian art, that era and region may be familiar to you from a past life. You should find out more concerning the art that you find interesting, especially if it is a distinct and rather minor period. It may be a good indicator of a past life.

* Unusually strong emotions concerning a historical incident, for example, may cause you to become misty eyed, such as looking at Washington Crossing the Delaware but not at any other revolutionary art, may indicate that you were involved in such a past life incident.

* Allergies or irrational fears that are not triggered by a childhood incident may be an indicator. There are particular physical and psychological issues may indicate a past life experience.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, and just the fact that you have one of these indicators does not mean you are remembering a past life. Look for patterns in your life, ranges of things that attract you for no good reason, and you may start to home in on similarities that will help you piece together an idea of what your past life or lives may have been.

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.

If you decide to use self hypnosis to access your past life yourself, look for a technique that doubles as a deep relaxation method. Try to work with this technique for a while before using it for your regression.

If you are worried about your safety, no significant matter can disturb you while in process. You will only recall your past life through the regression and you might possibly experience back what happened in your past life but only in a vivid pictures or shadows.

As you recall your life in the past, it will generate after effects in your feelings. If you feel good, your past life could have been good. If you feel bad after the process, your past life could have been bad as well. Although some memories and past life events are not good for you, it does not mean that you will have the same bad fate in the current life. It is only a recollection of your past life for your benefits.

What you should give importance to is the things that happened in your past that you need to know in order to make a change for the improvement of your current life. You have to understand and accept what you experienced in the past so you can start anew with your life.

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 is often confusion by people over this interpretation. We are not destined to be bad or deserve to suffer because of a past life. With each new life we are literally born anew and it is our own choice to do the things you do. Once you realize that a certain memory is from a previous life, and you are not a bad person now, then you can go on to have a good life in the present.

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