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Life’s a Beach–A Shore Theme in your Outdoor Space

Friday, March 14th, 2008

By Debbie Rodgers Twentieth century American architect Phillip Johnson once said, “I hate vacations. If you can build buildings, why sit on the beach?” Mr. Johnson evidently didn’t how to relax, but as another summer is slipping away, you can. Did you visit the beach this year? Do you wish you had? Either way, you can create a seaside feel in your outdoor space and enjoy memories of the shore at home! Here are some quick tips. ColorYour choice of color will be the biggest stress-reliever in your home “beach.” The relaxing hues of the beach are sun-bleached and sand- and water-washed. Think cool and inviting water, lapping on the shore; the pale sand underfoot; the tall pale green beach grasses; the pale pink and coral of shells; the white clouds in a the blue sky. For your blue, try Kelly Moore’s Essence of the Sea or Sail Away, Beauti-tone’s French Blue, or Benjamin Moore’s Robin’s Egg. If you prefer brighter colors use bright pink or orange, especially in striped fabric or small accessories such candles. FurnitureThe beach calls for casual wooden seating. Try folding wooden chairs with colorful striped canvas slings, set under a pale colored canvas umbrella that you’ve propped in a large bucket of sand. FabricWhat do you take to the beach? Canvas tote bags, terry towels and flip-flops. Use these fabrics for cushions, throws and the seating itself. Install decorative hooks on a wall, and hang beach towels as “art.” MotifsMany beach goers return home with a collection of shells, beach rocks and smooth bits of colored glass. If you have such a collection, use them to good effect in your outdoor space. Clean up your treasures by running them through a cycle of the dishwasher in the utensil basket. You can also rub baby oil into rocks to bring out the shine that you saw under the beach sun. The most obvious way to display your shells and pebbles is in a clear glass dish or jar, or a flat plate. Try filling a saucer with them and inserting a votive candle. Or if the shells themselves are large enough, pour candle wax around a wick in the shell cavity itself. Shells can be used in attractive tic-tac-toe games, for stamping fabrics and many other purposes. You can easily change the feel of your beach theme by the use of different motifs. Perch a sea-gull on a piece of driftwood draped with a piece of fisherman’s net and use a lighthouse or two elsewhere in the space, and you’ll be reminded of a coastal fishing village. Folding sling chairs, an umbrella and pots of beach grass give a recreational feel to your space. Or combine the lighthouses with sailboat silhouettes for a more urban shore look. Whatever kind of shore you prefer, use these ideas to recreate it at home. Put on a recording of ocean waves lapping on the sand, kick off your shoes and enjoy the beach! Debbie Rodgers, the haven maven, owns and operates Paradise Porch, and is dedicated to helping people create outdoor living spaces that nurture and enrich them. Her latest how-to guide “Attracting Butterflies to Your Home and Garden” is now available on her web site. Visit her at http://www.paradiseporch.com and get a free report on “Eight easy ways to create privacy in your outdoor space”. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Debbie_Rodgers http://EzineArticles.com/?Lifes-a-Beach–A-Shore-Theme-in-your-Outdoor-Space&id=1605 maxium dosage in a day for ambien ambien goldclubmeds brain injuries and ambien how long does it take ambien to completely leave the system

How To Get New Business

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

By Sue And Chuck DeFiore Market, Market and then market some more. So many small and home-business owners do what we call spot marketing. They market hard for their business, get a response then stop marketing. Marketing must be an ongoing process. Let’s repeat that…Marketing Must Be An On Going Process. In addition, you should have multiple marketing strategies. For example, we market on the internet through newsgroups, newsletters, press releases, forums, writing articles. We also market by running support groups, joining local groups and chambers, and being active and getting involved in the community. We give out our brochures and business cards. Your cards and brochures are not going to do you any good sitting in your files. We send out follow-up information for every cold call we make and speak to someone. While we might not do business with them now, we might down the road. However, we certainly won’t hear from them, if they don’t get something from us. The following happened during a teleclass we sat in on: One of the other participants asked about getting customers for interior design work. She had a brochure with her services, and would give a free consultation to her clients. However, she wasn’t turning those into sales. A couple of things we suggested were to 1) put pictures in her brochure of before and afters for homes she did; 2) offer to re-do a small area of their home for half price, so they could get an idea of her work. She loved the ideas, and thought they would work marvelously for her. Remember, you won’t get the business, if you don’t ask for it. Along with the marketing you have to also be a salesperson. You have to ask for the sale. You don’t have to be obnoxious about it, in fact, if you are, you probably won’t get it at all. As most of you know, we never push anyone to order or do something with us, it’s up to them. We want our customers to make an informed decision, and for it to be win-win for everyone, and that is how we conduct our business. You should also. However, realize that for certain businesses a stronger approach might be necessary. For those that work with services only, you have to create a need for that person to act now. Those in real estate know, if the owner is not motivated now and is just fishing for price, the deal might not go. You have to make it go, either by using a new strategy or following up at a later date. There are some deals that do go even if there is not a lot of motivation, but because you were able to come up with a creative real estate strategy that peaked the owners/buyers interest now and for him/her to act now. For those in service businesses listening skills are a must. If you are not a good listener, learn to be. If you are constantly thinking only about what you are going to say about your product/service, you are missing out on what your customers needs are. The best way to think of your services or products is what are the benefits for your customers. Make a list of them, know them well and then you’ll be better able to listen to your customers. There are many different ways to get new clients, repeat business and to stay focused. Copyright DeFiore Enterprises 2001 Interested in having your own successful, home based creative real estate investing business? Chuck and Sue have been helping folks start successful home based businesses for over 19 years, and we can help you too! To see how, visit http://www.homebusinesssolutions.com for the latest FREE tips and tricks, educational products and coaching in creative real estate investing and home based businesses. No time to visit the site? Subscribe to our “how to” Home Business Solutions Digest, it’s like having your own personal coach: mailto:subscribeHBS@homebusinesssolutions.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sue_And_Chuck_DeFiore http://EzineArticles.com/?How-To-Get-New-Business&id=3321 ambien behavior zolpidem xanax ativan and calcium supplements is ambien safe

Vegetarian Weight Loss - Can You Achieve Weight Loss the Vegetarian Way?

Sunday, March 9th, 2008

By Vanessa Youngstrom Obesity is a growing problem. Two thirds of Americans are overweight. More and more people are searching for natural weight loss options and vegetarian weight loss programs fit the bill. The commercial market is overflowing with a large number of diet supplements and weight loss options. But natural options are the safest way to shed pounds. Dieticians and nutritionists recommend natural weight loss diets to people who are health conscious. People who follow a diet of raw fruits and vegetables for weight loss are less prone to heart disease, stroke and cancer. Vegetarian weight loss programs can be structured using a point system so that vegetables are a 0, fruits are between 1-3 points and nuts and seeds rank higher because they are higher in calories and fats. The desire for a lean healthy body must include regular intake of water, the right foods and regular exercise. Like in any other program large helpings of high-fat protein sources such as peanut butter, nuts and cheese can cause vegetarians to gain weight. Instead of using peanut butter or nuts as snacks, use whole grain snacks, fruit and vegetables during the day. Using a vegetarian weight loss program does not ensure automatic weight loss. Keep a written record of everything you eat during the day to keep a handle on your eating habits. Keep watch on everything that isnt raw fruit and vegetables. Plan your meal choices during the day since last minute choices are usually higher in calories. Those chips, cookies, power bars and candy, although meatless, are higher in calories, sugar and fats. Use a daily multi-vitamin to fill in the gaps. There are convenience foods sold in the grocery store that fit a vegetarian weight loss program. Check out the health food store and watch the calories, sugars, fats and oils in the products. Do not resort to junk foods. When all else fails apples and bananas are convenient, filling and full of good nutrition. You can also put together pre-made bags of your own trail mix. Include almonds, raisins, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for a healthy nutritious snack. Try to eat only raw and organic nuts and seeds for the best flavor and fuel. Preparation of your vegetarian weight loss program can be just as important as the foods you eat. Grocers now carry vegetarian burgers that can be microwaved as opposed to fried. Frying foods is just as dangerous as eating meats because of the increased animal fats and the processing that vegetable oils and lard go through to make them palatable. Try to eat as much raw foods as possible to help your digestive system. Vegetarian weight loss is a healthy and natural weight loss option to add to your weight loss arsenal. Done right youll see some fast weight loss initially and youll feel better and have more energy. Vanessa Youngstrom, a nurse practitioner, enjoys writing and educating on health and wellness topics. Youll find more articles at http://www.PathToYourHealth.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Vanessa_Youngstrom http://EzineArticles.com/?Vegetarian-Weight-Loss—Can-You-Achieve-Weight-Loss-the-Vegetarian-Way?&id=564533 gifts ambien viagra can you give ativan with zyprexa ambien com zolpidem ambien cr free offer

Laser Body Hair Removal: An Overview of the Treatment Process

Friday, March 7th, 2008

By Ellen Daniels Laser Body Hair Removal is growing rapidy in popularity as menand women become more conscious of their body image. It isestimated that about one million Americans used laser treatmentto remove body hair in 2003; this number has doubled since then.Interestingly, women outnumber men in seeking this treatment. Laser treatment can be used to get rid of the unwanted hairon the face, lips, chin, legs, arms, back, underarm, shoulders,chest, neck, and bikini line. It is carried out by a qualifiedcosmetic surgeon in a hospital or medical facility on an outpatient basis, and doesn’t normally require an anesthetic. The process begins by shaving the treatment area. If the patienthas dark skin, the cosmetic professional applies a bleachingcream to facilitate better body hair removal results. Once thetreatment area has been shaved and cleaned, a local anestheticmay be administered to mitigate any discomfort to the patientduring the procedure. But this may not always be necessary. The surgeon uses a special instrument to deliver pulses of lightinto the hair follicle. The heat emitted from the laser damagesthe follicles and arrests hair development. The treatment maytake an hour or so depending upon the area to be treated. Thetreatment time and intensity of the laser beam depends on thedensity and color of the body hair and the body surface fromwhich the hair is to be removed. The skin may become red immediately after the treatment. Sometimes, skin discoloration or burning may occur. After the laser body hair removaltreatment, patients should avoid exposing the treated area tothe sun. If it is unavoidable, a sun cream should be applied. The areas of unwanted hair on women differ from that of men.Women are most keen to remove hair from lips, chin, bikini linearea and the legs. Men use laser to remove hair from eyebrows,ears, neck, chest and back. The technique is especiallypreferred to remove hair from the back. Most men find back hairembarrassing, but have very few viable options to remove them.They have to depend on someone else if they have to shave orapply depilatory creams. The laser hair treatment is thereforethe most convenient. It is permanent also. In the case of leg hair, use of depilatory creams, shaving orwaxing can be undertaken by both en and women but they can betedious. Moreover, it may become necessary for many people toshave their legs daily to keep them smooth. Waxing legs isn’t aspainful as waxing other areas such as bikini line, but it isvery expensive. Ellen Daniels offers expert advice and articles on all aspects of Laser Hair Removal. You can read about the latest technology for Laser Hair Removal at http://www.LaserHairRemovalDetails.com/ Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ellen_Daniels http://EzineArticles.com/?Laser-Body-Hair-Removal:-An-Overview-of-the-Treatment-Process&id=81360 snort ambien ambien shop migraine ativan medicine ambien

Making Music with Moto: The Motorola Keypress

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Philip_Nicosia]Philip Nicosia Motorolas phones has changed its ringtone formats several times over the years. This is one reason why some of its users become frustrated when trying to download free ringtones from the Internet. They discover that some of the music available from the websites arent compatible with their phone, or they see an error message even if theyre technically downloading a Motorola tune. However, Motorolas keypress format bypasses most of that confusion, since the keypress sequences only have to be inputted into the phones Melody Composer. Wait a minute! you cry, panic building, Compose? I dont know how to compose! Relax. Even if you dont consider yourself a budding Beethoven, many websites carry ready made music sheets that you simply have to key in. You dont even have to understand the Melody Composer, you just have to copy the information and let the phones software do the rest. Unsure of how to use your Motorolas keypress format? Your phone will have a manual, but for a more detailed explanation, you can download a much thicker and comprehensive guide from their website. In a nutshell, you will key in symbols that correspond to music notes. If you want to compose your own music, these are the important symbols. A length or duration of the note is represented by a 0, a half note by 1, a quarter note is 2222, and a sixteenth note is 44. The type of note is set by typing in a number between 2 and 4 in various combinations (e.g., A is 2,B is 22, C is 222, d is 3, etc.) To set the octave, type 00 followed by an asterisk (*). The pitch also requires its own set of symbols: a sharp note is executed by keying in three zeros (000) while a flat is four zeros (0000). To set the volume, press 8 followed by the number 1 to 15. There are some differences in the Motorola code than with RTTTL and other keypress formats. For example, its a lot shorter. The sixteenth and thirty second notes are just one digit long, and it can handle flats unlike the standard RTTTL. It also indicates the sharp or flat before the note rather than after. One of the strongest features of Motorolas format is that you dont have to retype a whole section of ringtone codes for parts in the song that repeat themselves. Just insert the section inside a parenthesis then type in how many times you want it to repeat. This is very handy for songs that have a running leitmotif or a common beat. It also lets you stay in the Motorola keypress maximum character count (you can only have 120 characters) and still have very complex songs. Motorolas keypress formats allow its users to enjoy a wide variety of ringtones despite the problems they may encounter downloading music for other phone models. While the code does take a while to master (so you may need to practice before you actually make an original piece of music), the feature has encouraged many Motorola users and aficionados to create available music sheets for quick download. Ringtones.lt is a site specialising in the different genres of [http://www.ringtones.lt/]ringtones, including [http://free.ringtones.lt]free ringtones and [http://free.ringtones.lt/free-mp3-ringtones.html]free MP3 ringtones. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Philip_Nicosia http://EzineArticles.com/?Making-Music-with-Moto:-The-Motorola-Keypress&id=249917 ambien cr 7 buy zolpidem online overnight delivery ambien cr free trial china tartrate zolpidem

Women Who Are Ready To Get Married Will Not Make a Good Wife

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

By Teddy Shabba A woman, who is ready to get married, is Not a woman that any man should want to date. Many women want to get married sooner or later, however, they want to marry the man of their dreams, soul mate, or Mr. Prince Charming. Bottom line is most women want a man who they are attracted to. On the other hand women who are ready to get married right now, want a man who fits her certain criteria that she wants in a husband. Even though her standards have more than likely lowered to the point that most men will fit into her criteria, in fact attraction is not necessary in order for her to get married, however, she will never truly be happy. More importantly it means that once you hook up with a woman like this and get married there will be no sex. In fact no matter how great things where before marriage after you get married you can expect her to treat you with a certain amount of contempt and disrespect. Mainly because after she gets married the reality will set in that she has just married a man she isn’t even attracted to. From there it is only a matter of time before she files for a divorce or depending on how much of a man you really are you do it yourself. Teddy Shabba is a Dating Coach for Men and creator of Dating Advice and Tips for Men which provides an abundance of information for men on dating and more. If you would like more information on how to attract, seduce and meet women sign up for the Teddy Shabba Dating Advice Newsletter for Men today. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Teddy_Shabba http://EzineArticles.com/?Women-Who-Are-Ready-To-Get-Married-Will-Not-Make-a-Good-Wife&id=313691 ambien exercise equipment lorazepam 2mg overdose drug induced arousal from the permanent vegetative state ambien restirol vs ambien

New research on the Agaricus Blazei Murill Mushroom for Viruses

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ronald_Steriti] Ronald Steriti Two recently published articles confirm the immune actions of Agaricus blazei Murill against viruses. The Agaricus blazei Murill (ABM) mushroom, known as the “Sun Mushroom” and as “Cogmelo de Deus” (”Mushroom of God”), is native to Brazil and has become known for its medicinal properties. ABPC (Agaricus Blazei Practical Compound), which is the mushroom treated by digestive enzyme offered by Obiken, can be found in the Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR). An extract of Agaricus blazei Murill protected against systemic Streptococcus pneumoniae 6B infection in the mice. The authors concluded that these results suggest that Agaricus blazei Murill extract may be useful as additional prophylactic and possibly therapeutic treatment against bacterial and possibly other infections in humans. [1] Co-administration of an extract of Agaricus blazei Murill with foot-and-mouth disease virus antibody increased the specific immune response against the virus and T cell proliferation in mice. [2] Agaricus blazei Murill is rich in polysaccharides, such as beta-glucan, which have been shown to vitalize the immune system. The beta-glucans have been shown to have potent anti-tumor activity in mice. Beta(1-3)D-glucan, such as schizophyllan, has been used clinically in cancer therapy in Japan. References 1. Bernardshaw, S., E. Johnson, and G. Hetland, An Extract of the Mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill Administered Orally Protects Against Systemic Streptococcus pneumoniae Infection in Mice. Scand J Immunol, 2005. 62(4): p. 393-8. 2. Chen, L. and H. Shao, Extract from Agaricus blazei Murill can enhance immune responses elicited by DNA vaccine against foot-and-mouth disease. Vet Immunol Immunopathol, 2005. For a summary of the research on Agaricus blazei Murill, please visit [http://www.lifexpand.com] http://www.lifexpand.com Dr. Steriti is a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, an accredited naturopathic medical school that teaches both conventional diagnosis and alternative therapies, including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine and classical homeopathy. Dr. Steriti’s web site is [http://www.naturdoctor.com] http://www.naturdoctor.com Dr. Steriti offers natural health coaching and naturopathic consultations by phone. Call (239) 659-2684 today! Article Source: [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ronald_Steriti ] http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ronald_Steriti [http://ezinearticles.com/?New-research-on-the-Agaricus-Blazei-Murill-Mushroom-for-Viruses&id=96746 ] http://EzineArticles.com/?New-research-on-the-Agaricus-Blazei-Murill-Mushroom-for-Viruses&id=96746 ambien online pharmacy discount zolpidem no prior ansiolaticos zolpidem ambien women insomnia

Vinegar: Ten Ways to Use It in Your Home to Save Money and Create a Cleaner, Healthier Environment

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

By Avril Harper Its a far cry since the days vinegar was used by soldiers and mariners to stop food rotting on long journeys and to kill maggots and add flavour to meat that had already decomposed. Since then this common food additive has developed hundreds of alternative uses, many every bit as good as proprietary health, beauty and household products, meaning you also get to save money by keeping a few spare bottles of vinegar handy. * Beauty Care: Add a cupful of apple cider vinegar to the bathwater to soothe tired muscles and relieve dry itchy skin and sunburn. * Condiments: Make your own mint by gathering and stripping leaves from the stalks when dry. Tear into tiny pieces and spread evenly in a shallow dish. Cover with vinegar and leave for two or three hours before straining and pressing leaves lightly in a screw-top jar. Store in a cool, dry place. * Children: Make your own playdough by mixing 2 cupfuls of flour with one cupful of salt, one-half cupful of water and 1 teaspoonful of vinegar. Mix the flour and salt first then slowly add water and vinegar, stirring all the time until the mixture is stiff. Use your hands to kneed the dough. The dough is ready to use or can be brightened with the addition of a little food colouring. * Cleaning and Polishing: Remove heavy dirt stains from childrens toys and baby hardware, tiles and other heavy duty surfaces, by using a cloth wrung out of lukewarm water to which a little vinegar has been added. Leave to dry before buffing with a clean fluff-free cloth. * Clothing: Make your own fabric softener by mixing bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and water (parts: 2/2/4). Add a quarter cupful of the mixture to the final rinse for hand or machine washing. * Cooking and Food: Make your own red food colouring by mixing one cupful of beetroot juice (tinned or fresh), two tablespoonfuls vinegar and water to your desired colour. Bottle and leave in a cool place. * Health Care: In folk medicine vinegar is considered an elixir for a long healthy life and is recommended for internal and external use. Make a daily drink from one tablespoonful of apple cider vinegar to a cupful of warm or cold water, according to preference. The practice is believed to benefit the memory and to help the body fight many diseases of advancing years. * Ironing Disasters: If linen is badly scorched take a cupful of vinegar to which is added half an ounce of soap, two ounces of fullers earth and the juice of one lemon. Boil well and spread over the damaged parts. Leave to dry and wash the linen. Youll find the stain has completely disappeared. * Smells: Make your own air spray by mixing two cupfuls of white vinegar with one cupful of crushed herbs, choosing from rosemary, lavender, cloves, thyme or pine needles. Place the ingredients in a saucepan and boil gently for ten minutes then leave to cool. Pour into a large jar with close-fitting lid. Leave to stand for three or four weeks. Strain and add the mixture to a spray container or atomiser. Use in the same way as commercial air sprays. * Stain Removal: Ink stains can be removed by soaking the fabric in vinegar for an hour or two before washing in the usual way. Avril Harper has more tips to use vinegar to save money and create a cleaner, healthier environment at VINEGAR TIPS and she also offers a range of downloadable free reports at http://www.toppco.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Avril_Harper http://EzineArticles.com/?Vinegar:-Ten-Ways-to-Use-It-in-Your-Home-to-Save-Money-and-Create-a-Cleaner,-Healthier-Environment&id=242670 i take ambien every night zolpidem off shore ambien class action weaning off ativan

10 Trade Show Tips

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

By Andy Keeler Ten Ways to Increase Leads at your next Trade Show 1. Research the show carefully before you decide to exhibit. You can save yourself a lot of heartache by knowing exactly what size and type of trade show you are attending. 2. Start planning well in advance of the trade show. Poor planning can result in unexpected costs and a poor showing. 3. Make a list of measurable goals. If you do not know what you are aiming for, you will never do well at a trade show. 4. Make sure your display offers attendees of the trade show with a unique way to view your products and services. You need to stand out in order to be memorable. 5. Listen to your attendees, do not just bombard them with your sales pitch. 6. Be sure your booth is adequately staffed. Trade shows are long events (often lasting three or four days in a row at eight to twelve hours a day). Unless you have super-human endurance, chances are you’ll need some help to stay fresh and alert. 7. Find out who you are talking to. You need to quickly assess whether you are talking to a decision maker or a grunt worker, and you need to respond accordingly. 8. Make good use of trade show giveaways. 9. Take notes on potential leads. You need more than just a name and a phone number when it is time to follow up. 10. Design your trade show display to have maximal impact. Using a simple, clean, yet striking design, your booth can attract hundreds more attendees than a busy or otherwise ugly display. At Tradeshowdirect, we specialize in providing high-quality trade show displays and booths to our customers across North America. Check out our trade show articles for more information about trade shows and displays. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andy_Keeler http://EzineArticles.com/?10-Trade-Show-Tips&id=573598 side effects of ambien and increased pulse rate zolpidem tartrate in australia ambien is evil zolpidem on line