Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Helpful Tips for Skin

You can improve your looks at any age. Equipped with useful tips, a careful diet and regular exercise, you can make your face glow with health, beauty, and vitality; without having to ' resort to camouflage techniques.

Face care varies with skin type. Here are some useful tips.

Dry skin needs hydrating and moisturizing treatment.
Oily skin needs cleansing and freshening.
Patchy skin needs smoothening and lightening treatment.
Change in season requires a change in the skin care routine.
To keep the skin glowing, drink at least 12-15 glasses of water per day.
Your diet should be rich in raw vegetables and fresh fruits. These hydrate your skin.
Protect yourself from the harshness of the sun. This is the main cause of skin discolouration, pigmentation and wrinkles.
Exercise regularly: even a good walking routine will suffice.
Exercise facial muscles regularly. Rotate your neck slowly, side to side, and loosen the facial muscles.
Laugh loudly, it helps to exercise the facial muscles.
Wash your face several times a day.
Steam your face once a week to clean up clogged pores. After steaming, rub your face, forehead and neck vigorously to exfoliate the skin.
Take Vitamin E for shadows and scars. But consult a doctor first.
Once a fortnight go in for an elaborate cleansing and moisturizing treatment by using any of the fruits and vegetables mentioned. The type and the nature of the treatment depends upon your skin type.
Ensure a good night's sleep. It rests and nourishes your skin.
A diet rich in Vitamin A prevents a patchy, dry or rough skin. It is also good for people who have acne and pimples.
Vitamin B prevents spots on the face.
Strawberries are an instant cure for dry skin.
Use a moisturizer after exfoliation. It helps to reseal the skin and protects it form over drying.
Prolonged use of alcohol based perfumes and deodorants can cause brown patches and dryness.
Avoid going out in the direct sun when using a perfume. Spray onto clothes instead of directly on the skin.

TIPS FOR LIPS

Here are some tips for your lips:
>>Apply Vaseline or ghee every night before going to bed time.this keeps lips moisturised

>>Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water a day so your body is well hydrated.

>>Always use moisturizer lotion on lips during winter months to ensure soft lips.

>>To get natural pink lips apply beetroot juice before bed.

>>Massage your lips with lemon juice, to avoid the black colour of lips.

>>Apply mint juice or coriander leaf juice everyday to get rosy and smooth lips.

>>Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Grind rose petals and apply on lips to get smooth pink lips.

>>Exfoliate your lips once a week. Wet a soft toothbrush and gently brush your lips with a circular motion.

>>Black lips have been caused by drinking too much tea, coffee or by smoking, so you try avoid this.

>>Apply a mixture of lemon and glycerine to your lips every night, before turning in. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning. This should help lighten your lips.

>>Grate raw coconut and squeeze milk out of it.apply this milk on your lips.

>>Eat plenty of raw cucumber and carrot.it smoothen your lips and glowing your skin.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Smokeless Green Smoke

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Monday, February 21, 2011

Thinks to know about kissing

Moist and Soft Lips
While kissing be sure to keep your lips moist and tender. Don't wear too much lipstick unless you want your boyfriend to wear the lipstick too. Cracked lips is also a turn down and try to keep your lips as tender and soft as possible. Moist lips make it easier to kiss your partner and it also enhances the experience.

Great Breath
While kissing the most important thing is to have a great breath. Make sure to brush and floss before going out on a date. Use breath fresheners to have great breath at all times. If you have eaten anything on your date then keep a gum or mint on hand. But please don't keep anything in your mouth when you are kissing.

Eyes
Keeping your eyes open shows unfaithfulness so just before your lips close your eyes. Feel the kiss through your heart and totally devote yourself to the kiss. Some people find kissing with their eyes open quite exciting but you can try that out only after you have known each other for a while.

Hands
Many couples when they kiss for the first time find it difficult to decide as to where to keep their hands. Actually there are many ways you can use your hands. The most romantic way is to keep one hand on your partner's waist and one the neck. Other way is to take the partners face into both of your hands and then run your fingers into their hair.

Positioning
Stand close to each other. You can be in his arms. If you are kissing while being seated, sit close to one another. Needless to say but you have to tilt your head slightly in order to kiss your partner. If you can see which way your partner's head is tilting, tilt your head slightly in the opposite direction.

Star Signs and Sex

Aries
Rams enjoy sexual pleasures and sex for them is like a hunt. It is more of a tiger where sex is concerned and, like many other sleek animals, loves the hunt. Aries is a physical and fearless lover and is blessed with the stamina to go all night long. They want a partner who is able to satisfy them. They are not afraid to experiment sexually in their quest for pleasure, which means an open-minded leover is a must. The dominant sexual partner will likely be the Ram, and while eroticism is important, this sign also favours a mental connection. Aries do not favour foreplay.

Taurus
Taurus is one appealing package, full of surprises and fun. They can be so sexually appealing that it will become difficult for their partner to cope up with them. They love foreplay and it will go on and on and on. In private, the Bull is an intense partner, and one quite happy to have sensual encounters go on all night long. Taurus love to create a perfect mood of love making by making an atmosphere of fantasy, creativity, seduction and play. Sex as a release from the more practical aspects of life is often all that the Bull wants. Their partner should always be co-operative and full of enthusiasm.

Gemini
Gemini is very versatile and long for sex that will stimulate their mind and body more than their soul. Their lover have to have variety and the power to experiment and satisfy them at all times. That said, a quickie in the back seat of a fast car is just what the doctor ordered on some days. Most of all, though, sex is a mental sport for Gemini. The act begins in the head and works its way down and around. Gemini is always in search of the perfect lover and the perfect sexual experience. Bottom line: The Twins want something different and something complete. Not too much to ask for, right?

Cancer
Like the rest of their life, a sexual encounter with Cancer is much like a slow dance, but if you've got the right moves, you can have lotsa fun with the crab. They are no doubt very emotional and think of sex as an emotional experience but once stimulated they can give a mind-blowing experience. Either way, it's pure pleasure for both partners. The Crab is also quite intuitive and can generally sense what their lover wants, which makes love making more fulfilling and satisfying. Cancer's feminine side is often on display in the bedroom, which means the Crab enjoys being made love to. With the Crab, sex often equals love and its nurturing aspects such as home and health, so anyone who can appeal to this sign will have a satisfying sex life and love life.

Leo
Sex with Leo is quite a wild experience and at the same time full of excitement. The Lion wants action first and foremost, and if the moves are being made on them, all the better. They love to dominate their partner but at the same time welcome any thing new and exciting and will readily become your slave. Leos are utterly aroused when a partner revels in their beauty and aura and tells them how wonderful it is. As their gracious gift, the Lion will show their partner just how much that compliment meant! The Lion loves seduction and foreplay and adores watching their partner naked. So to please a Lion turn up naked.

Virgo
Virgo's are very sensitive and tender lovers and for them the satisfaction of their lover is the primary object. They want their sexual fantasy to be perfect. Virgos finish what they start in the bedroom, and this cosy chamber is likely to be a dreamy den decorated with discriminating taste. The servant in Virgo is only more than happy to be everything their lover desires; if that lover can bring out Virgo's sensual self, the reward will be a most liberated lover. All their sexual fantasies are kept hidden under wraps and they are basically shy but a partner who understands them will only be able to satisfy them. The lover who can reach these sexual treats through artful seduction is lucky in love indeed.

Libra
Sex is often mental for air sign and Libra is no exception. Their passion is unfathomable and it is very difficult to keep up with them. Only the brave need apply! They are aggressive lovers and sex can be quite a wild experience with them. Libra loves the thought of a gifted and attractive partner, since they feel their partner is receiving just that. Libras love seduction and foreplay, and plenty of talk leading to some hot action. If this is all achieved in the right luxurious setting, watch out!

Scorpio
The Sex God of the Zodiac has quite a lot to live up to! The sexual competence and drive of those born under this sign is legendary. If you want to ride a tiger to an emotional and sexual crescendo, jump on the curvy back of the sleek Scorpion. The Scorpio lover has an almost hyper natural libido, and loves giving sensual pleasure, although receiving it is nice, too. Variety as the spice of life is the golden rule here, and Scorpio loves to choreograph the scene for maximum mutual satisfaction. Any lover stepping into this please be ready, since keeping up is a must. Scorpions adore a lover who can go on forever without being tired and without wanting to stop. One more thing Scorpio wants foreplay everyday, every time and all the time.

Sagittarius
The archer is a fire sign at least where sex is concerned. Sex for them is pure fun and a passionate experience, which has got nothing to do with emotional bonding. In other words, these folks are always ready! And not shy. Sagittarians like to enjoy many an erotic experience and prefer change all the time. Their great libido also lends itself best to an artistic and graceful lover, qualities they very much admire. Trying new things is also often on the Archer's mind, and when their lover says sex on the beach, they had best not be referring to a fruity drink. The Sagittarian's thirst for knowledge is often quenched through straight talk in bed, a way to combine two of their favourite pleasures.

Capricorn
Though Capricorns look shy but behind that shy exterior hides the most passionate and sexually active lover who waits to be discovered. Splendour beneath the sheets is likely to be a straight-ahead affair for the Sea Goat, since this practical Earth sign doesn't need anything flashy or fancy to get aroused. The arousal here is from being happily in love, since love and sex do go hand in hand for Capricorn. The Sea Goat is a persistent, passionate and loyal lover, so whoever is on the receiving end is in for a guaranteed good time. Their partner has to be understanding, strong and attractive. They love foreplay and prefer to be on top.

Aquarius
Sex for them is a connection through the heart and mind rather than just passion and fun. If they can share and discuss their thoughts with their lover, matters in bed will be greatly enhanced. Their natural curiosity will also lead them to experiment with creative play between the sheets, so watch out! They love a partner who is loving, caring and will discuss matters with them openly without holding back anything. For them sincerity and loyalty is very important. A lover who can convince them of the pleasure principle will set this sexual being free.

Pisces
Sex is an emotional affair for the Fish, as is the case with much of their lives. Pisces is a sensual and creative lover, adoring playful sex and always living in a life full of fantasies. Shyness goes out the door, if it's the bedroom door we're talking about! The Fish has a great appetite for sex and loves to keep things fluid and changeable. If their lover can indulge them in flights of fancy, they'll be prepared all night long. The Fish also loves to please their lover, so this union will definitely sizzle for two. As for the sexiest kind of play, it's in the water for the wet and wild Fish.

Fine Wines

What’s the definition of “fine wine?”
Generally, this term is reserved for exceptional wines from the world’s best vineyards, the highest quality grapes and the most acclaimed winemakers. Over a period of years, they’ve achieved ‘blue chip’ status — Grand Cru clarets and Burgundies are classic examples. Due to demand, such wines can command anything from around $50 to $200 or more a bottle.

Are they worth it?
It’s a bit like asking a car enthusiast if a Ferrari is worth the money (if you see it just as a means of getting from A to B the answer is probably no). If wine is just a drink like any other, then perhaps no. But if wine is a genuine interest and if your enjoyment of it encourages you to experience greater, more complex, richer and satisfying bottles, then this is an area you ought to be exploring.

If I spend twice as much will it be twice as good?
Yes … no … well, sometimes. A $10 bottle of wine may well be twice as good as a $5 bottle … and a $16 bottle twice as good as a $8 one. Over and above this level though the value for money becomes more subjective. To a degree, you’re paying a premium for perfection because it’s so rare and so hard to achieve. You need therefore to buy with caution to avoid expensive mistakes. You can find the occasional gem for $15 or less, but wines above $50/bottle usually guarantee a wine made without compromise. It may not be your cup of tea, but it will be made with perfection in mind.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Wedding Hairstyles For Bride

Wedding Day is a special day on which one tries to make use of latest and right fashion trends so as to create right statement. Bridal Hairstyle is very important part of bride’s look. Here are some wedding hairstyles for summer 2010 which will help you to create a look which is memorable and fashionable. Check out some hairstyles with flowers as accessories, elegant wedding updos and wedding hairstyle for long hairs and medium hair.
Bridal Updos

Bridal updos continue to be popular from years as it guarantees neat, radiant and camera ready look. Over time, wedding updos have changed, from glamorous, to beach causal. And now 2010 is all about classic looks of curly updos. Fancy updos are elaborate and time consuming which should be therefore reserve only for special occasions like wedding. Bridal updos for 2010 looks promising.
Wedding Updo Hairstyles with Tiaras: Updo hairstyles for wedding are wonderful way to frame a bride’s face, it draw attention towards eyes, and highlights lovely wedding jewelry. There are variety of updo wedding hairstyles, one can opt for long and small hairs. With updos, tiara look perfect for showcasing femininity of bride. Hair should be styled before putting on tiara. Also check out, Summer 2010 Wedding Hairstyles For Bride


Wedding Hairstyles for long Hair

For long bridal hairstyle, one has many options to go with this summer wedding, from straight to curly, loose waves to tight ringlets. Other popular hairstyles for summer weddings this year include long waves as 2010 is all about curls and waves which are flowing down the back. On Brides having long hair, waves can easily be created. Accessorize it with pretty pin, so as to add a finish look. With long or medium hair one could also go with half up curls or straight layers hairstyle. You can also take ideas from top 2010 prom hairstyles.


Bridal Hair Accessories

Summer weddings are perfect time to play with accessories which includes small flowers and jewels placed within hair. Flowers are most feminine, romantic and natural hair accessories. Fresh flower or small spray of white feathers make a perfect ornament for long hairstyle, loose braid wedding hairstyle which has made a comeback, and medium hairstyles.

Knowledge about collagen

About 80% of your skin is collagen, minus water. It’s the main structural protein found throughout your entire body, providing your tissue and organs with both strength and elasticity.

As you age, the collagen in your skin begins to degrade. Skin forms wrinkles, folds, brown spots and spider veins, and the pores enlarge. This process is greatly sped up by sun exposure. In fact, 90% of the wrinkled, distressed skin we associate with aging is caused not by the passage of time, but by a lifetime of sun exposure. (For evidence of this, consider how different the skin on your buttocks looks compared to that on your face or forearm!)

The loss of collagen in your skin can make you look older and more tired than you actually are. Fortunately, a variety of injectable collagen products are now available to help you replace some of that lost collagen and rejuvenate your skin.

Zyderm/Zyplast
Introduced in the early 1980s, Zyderm and Zyplast have been used by more than 1.5 million people around the world. They’re made of highly purified bovine (cow) collagen, and are primarily used to improve wrinkles, fine lines and acne scars. They can also help create better definition around the borders of the lips.

Zyderm comes in two formulas: Zyderm I is 25% bovine collagen and 0.3% lidocaine (a numbing agent). It’s typically used for more superficial fine lines and wrinkles. Zyderm II is 50% bovine collagen and 0.3% lidocaine. It’s generally used on moderate-sized wrinkles and scars. Zyplast, an even stronger formulation, is used on the more severe wrinkling and scarring, and works particularly well on enhancing lips. Sometimes, Zyderm and Zyplast are used together to treat different areas of the face. Treatments tend to last 3 to 6 months.

Because the collagen in Zyderm and Zyplast is animal-derived, you’ll need to have a skin test about a month prior to treatment to determine if you’re allergic to it. Symptoms of an allergic reaction, which may take several weeks to develop, include chest pain and shortness of breath, hives, redness and irritation of the skin, lumps and scarring. Call your doctor right away if you develop any of these symptoms following your skin test.

Cosmoderm/Cosmoplast
Made from highly purified human collagen, Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast can be used to augment the natural collagen in your skin, making it fuller and smoother. Cosmoderm is, perhaps, more appropriate for superficial fine lines, such as those around the lips, while Cosmoplast is well suited for deeper wrinkles. Both contain the anesthetic lidocaine, which numbs the skin at the site of the injection.

Because these collagen fillers are made with human collagen, you don’t need to have an allergy skin test before receiving treatment. Results are immediate, and generally last for 2 to 3 months. You’ll need touch-up treatments to maintain the original results.

Evolence
One of the latest collagen dermal fillers to receive the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is Evolence. Derived from porcine (pig) collagen, it’s injected into the dermis layer of the skin to correct moderate to deep facial wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds. Some evidence suggests Evolence may produce much less of the temporary bruising and swelling common with other dermal fillers.

Evolence’s results are immediate, and, officially at least, last for up to 6 months. The FDA may soon permit the product’s labeling to change, however, for clinical trials in Europe suggest that Evolence may actually last up to 12 months.

Knowledge about Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar that gives skin fullness and elasticity. It does this because its molecules are “water loving.” In other words, the molecules are attracted to water molecules in the skin, binding and swelling to several times their own weight. As you age, your skin loses much of its own hyaluronic acid and thus much of its volume. As a result, it begins to sag, wrinkle and fold.

Commercial hyaluronic acids—Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Radiesse—can revitalize and plump up aging skin. All these products contain non-animal, hypoallergenic hyaluronic acids. You do not need a skin test before you receive treatment.

What are hyaluronic acid injections like?
Hyaluronic acid dermal filler procedures are usually quick (less than 30 minutes) and are done in your doctor’s office under a local anesthetic and with an ultra-fine needle. You can return to your daily activities immediately afterward. Side effects are minor. You may experience mild swelling, bruising and perhaps some redness, but such symptoms disappear within a few days. In rare cases, patients develop red bumps, which may require antibiotics. Always call your doctor if you have side effects.

What can I expect from the injections?
Be patient! It usually takes several weeks for the hyaluronic acid to fully plump up the skin—and to create significant changes in your appearance.

Hyaluronic acids are biodegradable, so they’re not a permanent solution to wrinkles and folds. You’ll need maintenance treatments every few months—how often will depend on such factors as the treatment area on your face, your age and your lifestyle.

Restylane
Restylane is a crystal-clear hyaluronic acid gel that is most commonly used to smooth out wrinkles and folds around the lower portion of the face, such as the thin “smoker’s lines” around the mouth and the wider nasolabial folds that run from the edges of the nose to the corners of the lips. It’s also used to shape the cheeks and chin, reduce forehead lines, and rejuvenate the back of the hands. And it’s very popular for increasing the size of lips, giving them a fuller, more enhanced appearance.

Restylane’s results typically last from 6 to 12 months on the face and from 3 to 6 months in the lips.

Perlane
Perlane is essentially the same hyaluronic acid gel as Restylane, but its particles are slightly larger, a factor that makes Perlane more useful for reducing deep, large wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds, forehead “worry” lines, and the “marionette lines” that run from the corners of the mouth to the chin. Other common uses include lip enhancement, chin and cheek augmentation, and the softening of acne and other facial scars. Perlane is also sometimes used to fill in hollows under the eyes and to give the eyebrows a temporary lift.

Results vary, but last on average from 6 to 8 months. Most people need a maintenance treatment about once a year. (Often, Restylane’s smaller-molecule (and, thus, less expensive) formulation is used for the maintenance treatments.)

Juvederm
There are two types of Juvederm: Juverderm Ultra, which is used to correct moderate to severe wrinkles on the face and to add fullness to the lips; and Juvederm Ultra Plus, which has a denser formulation and, thus, is used to improve the appearance of deeper wrinkles. Juvederm is the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler with published studies on its safety and effectiveness in people of color. Those studies showed that it doesn’t increase the risk of hyperpigmentation or hypertrophic scarring in people with darker skin tones.

Results tend to last from 6 to 12 months.

Radiesse
This dermal filler is composed of calcium hydroxylapatatite (CaHA) particles suspended in a hyaluronic acid gel. Over time, the CaHA particles create a “scaffold” that gives your skin greater shape and fullness; the particles also stimulate your skin to produce new collagen in the treated area. This process, called neocollagenesis, provides your skin with even more volume and contour.

Radiesse is particularly useful in addressing the unsightly problem of folds and creases around the nose and mouth. It’s also used to raise the depressions of acne scars to an even level with the rest of the skin. In addition, it’s been used to help treat HIV-associated facial lipoatrophy, the loss of facial fat that often accompanies that illness.

Results typically last about 1 year.

Collagen is a Major Skin Protein

Our skin is made mainly of collagen, which is a protein. More than 80% (dry weight) of our skin is made of collagen. There are three major parts to our skin: collagen, elastin, GAGs, Glycosaminoglycans.

Collagen is a main structural protein found throughout our body. Collagen provides the strength our tissue and organs require while elastin provides the ability to stretch and recoil.

Sun Damage
As we age and we subject our skin to greater and greater amounts of sun damage, we degrade our skin's collagen, causing the look and feel of our skin to degrade as well. The ability of our skin to develop healthy collagen diminishes and we are left with collagen that is damaged.

Delay Skin Aging
Avoid the sun and using sunscreen with high SPF is the best way to protect your skin. The UV damage from the sun is serious and protecting your skin is the best way to ensure you will have youthful skin for many years
The words "I love you" are powerful ones. When you and your partner are pulled in different directions -- jobs, kids, friends, family, meetings -- sometimes a quick "love ya" is all either of you can manage at the end of the day.

1. Respond to a need
"The best way of expressing love is by anticipating a need of your partner's and fulfilling it,"

2. Share a laugh
"All relationships have times of conflict and difficulty,"
Encouraging laughter ensures there's some positivity to outweigh the negativity.

3. Be full of surprises
An unexpected gift or gesture says "You're special." It shows that you think of him and feel connected to him even when you're not together." If you happen to find something that relates to a topic or activity of interest to your mate, bring it home. Love letters also make great surprises.

4. Make eye contact
"Looking into each other's eyes signals you are deeply connected," Most busy couples, however, manage only quick glances. You needn't spend hours or even minutes gazing at each other. Take advantage of opportunities for eye contact that last longer than a few seconds.

5. Spend time together
It sounds obvious, but quality time is better than saying "I love you" a thousand times. Once in a while, suggest an activity that incorporates one of your partner's interests, even if it doesn't coincide with your own. The unselfish act shows that you cherish different sides of him.

6. Hug, hold hands and cuddle
Physically connecting with someone is the most natural way to express love. But after several years together, non-sexual touching often falls by the wayside, says Palmer. Revive it whenever you are together: pick up and squeeze his hand, or place your hand on his back. Sit close. Give him a hug goodbye and hello. And instead of sitting in separate chairs, cuddle up on the couch together once in a while.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Spend wise on wedding

The dress, the veil, the shoes, the flowers, the limo, the photographer, the cake, the caterer or country club… not to mention your wedding bands, honeymoon, bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, parent gifts, and on and on. Don’t be fooled – the list of things to buy and book and do for your wedding is just as endless as you think, if not more so. Here are some great tips for how to save money on your wedding.

When it comes to congratulating you on your special engagement, everyone is there with open arms and beaming smiles. When it comes to shelling out the cash to pay for the big event, everyone points the finger. What gives? You only get married once, right?

Nowadays, there seems to be little rhyme or reason to the question on all our minds - who pays for the wedding. Some of today’s modern couples decide to undertake the bulk of the cost themselves. Sometimes the bride’s family follows the tradition of generations past and foots the bill on their dime. Other times, the bill can be split between both families, and often with help from the bride and groom. But any way you slice it, someone has to pay, and unfortunately, that money isn’t going to grow on the trees lining your backyard.

To make the most of the money that you do have to put toward your special day, keep this one thought in mind. Weddings are to wedding vendors what Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, and birthdays are to Hallmark, chocolate shops, jewelry stores, perfume makers and other gift merchants.

Weddings mean business. Weddings mean good business – megabucks. The vendors know just how important your special day is to you, and they capitalize on your emotion. They sense the flutter in your heart or they catch the tear glistening in your eye when you try on the dress and there, waiting in the wing, is the veil, the tiara, the shoes, the jewelry…all waiting on an assembly line once you’ve found “the dress.”

Call up anonymously and ask your preferred reception site what it would cost to book a graduation party, or a birthday celebration, or even a family reunion. I dare you. You’ll be sickened at the dramatic drop in price when the “w” word is no longer rolling off the tongue. On second thought, don’t call, unless you intend to book your special day incognito. You might lose your appetite for the whole thing.

Sleep better with Custom pillow that is specifically designed for a particular sleeping style

Everyone has their own favorite sleeping position. Whether you curl up in a ball on your side, sleep comfortably sprawled out on your tummy, or prefer to sleep on your back, you can enhance your sleeping experience with special pillows designed especially for your style of sleeping. Therapedic quilted pillows are available as side-sleepers and front/back-sleeper pillows to give you a sound and comfortable slumber. If you want a pillow that is created for your preferred sleeping position, Therapedic quilted pillows may be right for you!

If you find you have problems sleeping, or that you or someone you love has a snoring problem, consider looking for a custom pillow that is specifically designed for a particular sleeping style or even to stop snoring. You can find countless pillow textures, shapes, and styles to suit your needs.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

When is the perfect timing?

Do not wait until conditions are perfect, then only begin to action.
If you want to wait until conditions are perfect for starting operations, it is likely you will never start.
In reality, there is no perfect starting time to do something. You have to act when there is promlem and solve it right way.

To practice, and not just fantasy
An idea stay in your mind with no action, it will become weaker when time pass. Remember, the idea itself can not bring success
Idea is very important, but it only become value when you execute it.

Dating Ideas for Teenagers!

Let's say you have found a person you would really like to go out with, and you are ready to ask that person out on a date. You will immediately have the question, "What are we going to do on our date?" This question can be particularly tough on the first date because you are trying to make a good first impression and you may or may not know what your partner likes to do. On subsequent dates things tend to get easier. But there are few things more uncomfortable than the conversation that goes like this:

H: "Would you like to go out this weekend?"
S: "I would love to!"
H: "What would you like to do?"
S: "I don't know, what would you like to do?"
H: "I don't know..."

To avoid this little scene, it is helpful to have something in mind when you call!
The activity you pick for the date plays a big part in the date itself. A great activity that feels comfortable to both people can make for a great date. The activity also determines, for example, how much talking you will have to do. If you choose a movie you won't have to say anything once the movie starts. That can be a real relief if you find you are both tongue-tied. If you go out to dinner you will have to carry a conversation all night long. That can be tough sometimes, especially on the first date. You can also earn points for the creativity of your date - if you have a really great idea then your partner will be impressed by your ingenuity.

Here gives you some dating ideas. Use them as a starting point - let these ideas trigger off other ideas in your own head. Focus on the ones that sound good to you and go from there.

The Big Three
Every one knows about "The Big Three". These are the normal, safe dates that will cause no waves. They aren't very creative, but they are universally accepted:
A Movie - Inviting someone to a movie is definitely safe. It is probably the #1 first date. One good way to make it a little interesting is to let your date choose the film, or put a bunch of movie names in a hat and pick one at random when you get together. You might also check out the "Alternative" movie scene, especially if you live in a good-size city. Most cities have a small theater that plays foreign or limited-run films.
A nice dinner - Another classic. As mentioned above, dinner out means that you are going to have to think of something to talk about for an hour or two. Sometimes that can be hard, especially on the first date. One way to lessen that problem is to go on a double date.
A Dance or a game - High schools are always having dances and football games, so you can invite your date to one of these. It's a good, safe bet.
Other Classic Dates
There are several other "classic" dates that you might consider. Most of these are more fun if you invite two or three other couples to go along with you:
Bowling
Roller skating
Ice skating
Miniature golf
Amusement parks
Water parks
Concerts
Getting ice cream together

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Tips to be creative and practice your brainpower:

Here are some of the tips to be creative and practice your brainpower:
Think more than it was supposed to be.

The synergy method where one plus one equals to three. Impossible? Well, it isn’t if you want it to be. It’s more or less like thinking through the box, seeing what’s behind it. Frankly speaking, in idea making there is not much of logic involved. Almost everything is a possibility. When a thing combines with another, the outcome may not be another thing, but many things. Get other peoples view of all ages if possible and see things from many different angles.

Getting the right environment so you can start exercising your brain

To be able to think you need a very good mental state and good body health. Good mental stress simply means that the person is free from all bad stress and in a good inspiring and motivating environment that he or she freely have chosen because this is highly objective. Some people get more ideas in crowded places while some in quiet and secluded places, some in their room while others in the garden when it’s closest to nature.

Keep learning and never afraid to lose and fail

One thing you should never let go is to learn, and keep on learning. If so happens that you fail and fall, get back up and start again. If the previous methods have failed you, try again with a new one. Look into what is lacking actually and have it fix right away. Knowledge knows no boundaries, and knowing and learning more can broaden your scope and horizon as well. Living is part of learning, be more alert with your surroundings and if you just make sure you learn something new everyday, you will definitely hit it off someday, one way or the other.

Technology in our life

We have different ways of living but with the help of the technology that we have, we are now living in an innovation that develops our life. High technology equipments and machineries are the inventions that we are utilizing. We must know on how to use them in proper way.

The fact that we are living in a particular innovation; most of the inventions are contributing to the disadvantage effects. There are different ways on how to make them in a helpful ways but we must include the factor that using some of the machineries can harm our planet and with it, we are in the risk of destroying it in a biggest ways.

There are different ways on how to make our life easier but we must use equipments that are environmental friendly. Even though we have the abundant of technology, we must take care of our planet and we must appreciate these inventions in a safe way that tends to avoid any harm that causes the ultraviolet rays in a destructive strike on us.

Technology will let our life to have the development and taking care of our life and our environment away from any harmonious radiation is a good way of appreciating the technology that we have and the planet that we have.

Quote of the day

In this life of ours, we are definitely not living for ourselves alone for there is a saying no man is an island. We cannot live on our selves alone for we need other people to fill the things that we do not have. We cannot have everything that we want in this life and it is a reality that the things that we do not have can only be provided by other people.

This is why it is very important for all of us to understand the importance of having others in our lives. They play a very important in our life in which we are not totally aware of.

Just like when we are in school, friends are those people who can be with us in times of difficulties. Being alone in school is definitely the last thing that a student wants.

Friends are considered to be the mood boosters whenever you feel like you feel the need to ease the stress you are experiencing because of the work loads that you have in school. Our school life will definitely going to be a boring stage in our life if we do not have friends who will stick to us through ups and downs.
There are a lot of people who are saying that the money that they earn is not enough to cover all the expenses that they will incur in buying their basic needs. Some people even work for some extra work in other for them to gain extra money.

But still, some people find it not enough for their own expenses. Some even needs to settle some financial problems so they are worrying if how can they be able settle their own problem. If you tend to experience such financial problem, there is only one way out of this problem. And this is to apply for loans in some banks and credit companies.

There are a lot of banks and credit companies in the market that are very much willing to provide financial assistance to people who are in need of money. There are a lot of loans that are available in the market and that includes personal loans, business loans, secured loans, unsecured loans, and even the payday loans. You can pick any of these except of course the business loans because this only being offered to business establishments.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Women desire to be loved dearly

Women can change without any signals or warnings - that could be the biggest challenge in any relationship of a man and a woman. However, sometimes you can sense the changes in her attitude and way of speaking. Her voice tone might turn a little cold, giving you that very unsettling and guilty feeling. Well, that is if you’re sensitive enough to sense it.

In any loving lasting relationship, women desire to be loved dearly, tenderly and be treated with much passion and respect, which sometimes men think they are a little too demanding. But it’s pretty much within their nature. Nevertheless, if we take some time to think the matter thoroughly, men and women don’t differ that much in terms of need, but rather in ways of seeking and processing those needs.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Share Your Blissful Memories

Whether you’ve been dreaming about your wedding for as long as you can remember, or its advent has taken you completely by surprise, it is an extraordinary day that you will remember for a lifetime! Celebrate your special union with memories of your past, promises of the present and dreams of your future together.

Half the fun of your wedding day is capturing the wonderful memories of the priceless moment in time, but the other half involves reliving the cherished memories times you and your spouse-to-be have shared.

Showcase your love for each other by decorating a table with photos, albums and memorabilia from the various unforgettable times you have spent together. Vacations you have taken, special events and outings you have attended, and basically any fun times and activities you have shared could be displayed in the form of sporting or musical event tickets, a stuffed animal, or countless other small tokens of your lives together.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Wine Tasting Guide

Step One – Look

Clarity is an indication of the character and condition of the wine.
Colour (intensity and hue) should be assessed – generally a darker colour and a difference in colour from the centre of the glass to the edge can indicate oxidation, which may be a deliberate part of the winemaking, an error, or a part of the natural process of maturation in bottle.
The ‘tears’ left on the inside side of the glass after swirling can be indicative of the amount of glycerol and alcohol present in the wine.

Step Two – Smell

Inhale and try and identify as many flavour compounds as possible.
Aromas refer to smells derived from grapes and include fruit descriptors (eg: lemon) and herbs and spices.
Bouquet refers to smells derived from the winemaking process such as characters formed by yeasts, specific fermentation techniques or type and size of maturation vessel.

Step Three – Taste

The texture of a wine can provide clues as to how the wine is made.
Progression of flavour from when the wine enters your mouth to after you swallow, is an indicator of the quality of the wine, a long aftertaste is generally a positive indication of quality.
After looking, smelling and tasting, make an overall assessment of the wine – a lasting impression of harmony and balance is considered desirable and easiest to enjoy.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Creativity -new keys in survival of living?

Creativity has been taken into the next stage with a great emphasis on creative thinking as one of the major selling qualities for an individual. The ability to have great ideas, to be able to think out and through the box, combine with charisma and the ability to interact with the public is a great skill seen by many companies worldwide.

What do you have to say about thinking big and new ideas being the new keys in survival of living? Perhaps some people might see it a little too extreme to associate this with a person’s survivability but it’s not entirely unrelated too. This is because new ideas are usually influenced by new overviews and ways of thinking toward many things in life, it shows indirectly how fast and skillful a person is in facing new challenges and changing situations - an explorable necessity which one needs in order to adapt to the current situations and dynamic intervention of events and happenings.

No human beings are able to use 100% of their brainpower, an average person only use up to 10% of it. Brainpower is something that improves as you practice - through thinking especially. But to some people thinking can be stressful and too much to bear but there’s also another way of practicing your brainpower, that is through learning. The main point of learning is so that you can expand your knowledge and regular thinking habit can increase your brainpower.

Baggage problems, No more

What can probably be considered as the most common of any traveler’s woes most likely has something to do with his baggage. We always hear stories of people getting hit on the head by luggage falling out of overhead compartments on a particularly turbulent flight, or of the security line being held up by airline passengers who insist that the gigantic suitcase they have brought with them should pass as carry-on luggage instead of just checking them in. And then we have stories of lost luggage, wherein the hapless passenger finds that his suitcases have flown to Taiwan instead of coming with him to Thailand.
Losing luggage, among other baggage problems, is a fact in the life of a traveler. Thankfully, such problems can be avoided with a few simple precautions to be taken before the flight. Here is how:

1. If you can get away with traveling with only carry-on luggage with you, go for it. Airlines generally allow their passengers to bring two pieces of carry-on luggage with them, so bringing your bags with you to the cabin will save you the worry of losing your bags or having them stolen.

2. If your bags are heavy, do not put them in the overhead bin. Luggage, even the lightweight ones, can cause serious injuries if they get loose and fall on someone’s head.

3. Before you check in your bags, make sure that every piece of luggage you are checking in has a label that has your name and address on it. Better yet, put another label on the inside of the bag, as well as a copy of your itinerary. Do the same for your carry-on bags in the event that you need to check them in after all.

4. Make your luggage as unique as you can make them so the other passengers will not confuse your luggage with their own and pick them up. You can do this by putting colorful tags or stickers.

5. Never check in your valuable items such as money, jewelry, laptop and electronic files. Put them in your carry-on luggage.

6. Make sure that airline tag on your checked-in luggage is correct. The airline tag should match the airport where you are flying to.

7. If you have lost your bags, report the loss immediately. Approach the baggage agents on duty as soon as you discover that your bags did not turn up at the airport you flew in.

8. Do not throw away the stub from your checked-in bags. In case you do lose your bag, the stub will help airline authorities to trace your bags.

9. Always anticipate the fact that you may lose your luggage on your flight. It’s a simple application of Murphy’s Law. Thus, pack your bags in such a way that the loss of one bag will not cripple you. Pack at least one set of clothing in your carry-on bag.

10. Bear in mind the security regulations of the airline you are flying in when packing your bags. Leave prohibited items behind, such as knives, cutters and other hazardous objects. If you must bring such items, see if your airline can let you check them in.

Kek Lok Si Temple (Penang) - A Thousand Lights

Kek Lok Si, or Temple of Supreme Bliss, is the largest and arguably the best known temple in Penang. It straddles a hillside overlooking the town of Ayer Itam and George Town beyond that. It is a temple that harmoniously blend Mahayana Buddhism with Taoist beliefs and other Chinese rituals, creating an amalgam that is uniquely its own

During the Chinese New Year celebration, thousands of devotees turned up for the annual lighting ceremony at Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam.
Starting from Chinese New Year, Kek Lok Si Temple will be light up every night at 7pm until midnight to symbolize peace, luck and prosperity.

Approximately 230,000 light bulbs and 10,000 lanterns light up the temple every night for 33 days in conjunction with Chinese New Year. Making this 120 year old temple one of Asia's most beautiful temple.

The Kek Lok Si lights up as night falls

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

A Woman Traveling Alone

It is tough to be a woman traveling alone. Not only do you have to deal with the usual hassle that a tourist has to face, like getting around the place, getting over the language barrier and all that, but women traveling are also vulnerable to being on the receiving end of unwanted attention, especially if she is traveling alone. This is particularly true in countries where women do not enjoy as much freedom as women in, say, the United States do.

Safety is a special concern for a woman traveling alone. A lot of enterprising people find a woman traveling alone to be an easy target for whatever heinous heist they may have in mind, so it is very important for her to take care of herself.

The first thing that a woman traveling alone should do is to secure her lodgings. As much as possible, her lodgings should be something she should not cut corners with. She should check in a reputable place and make sure that her room is not on the first floor, where many people come and go all too easily.

Another precaution that a woman traveling alone ought to take is to keep her room number to herself. Keeping her hotel room door locked at all times is also logical. She should never let anyone inside her hotel room without first identifying who that person is. When she is ordering room service, she should ask room service to call her when the waiter is coming up to her room with her order. While the waiter is laying out her food on the table, she should stay by the door.

Whenever she eats at one of the restaurants at the hotel she is staying in, a woman traveling alone should sign her bills with her initials instead of her full name. After signing these bills, she should give them directly to the server and should take care that no one else sees them. Whenever a stranger approaches her, she should feel free to say that she is busy and does not feel up to entertaining casual conversation with people she does not know. But if she feels inclined to it, she should be careful of the things she says to the person she is talking to. Never at any time should she reveal her itinerary for her trip. Also, a little white lie can also keep her safe.

If she is going out, a woman traveling alone should leave a note at the reception, notifying the hotel of her destination and the time she left. She should also check in regularly with someone at home. When she is going about the hotel, she should steer clear of the stairs and instead use the elevator; in this case, safety comes first before burning calories. Upon returning to the hotel after going out, she should not hesitate to ask the concierge to escort her to her room if she thinks she is being followed or spied upon.

Most of all, a woman traveling alone should wear sedate outfits and do her best to blend in. She should leave her provocative clothes at home, and she should not stash her cash and valuables in one place alone.

These safety precautions may seem paranoid, but it is better to be safe than sorry. A woman should have fun and peace of mind during her trip, even when she is traveling alone.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Tips for the Perfect Honeymoon

1. Begin planning early. The sooner the better. That way, you’ll have plenty of time to research your trip it’s actually part of the fun! and you’ll be able to get exactly what you want.

2. Share the planning. After all, this honeymoon is for both of you. If you make all the decisions, you’ll feel guilty if things don’t go perfectly. Conversely, if you don’t take part in planning, you may end up dissatisfied.

3. Set a tentative budget. Talk about your expectations and priorities so you can agree before you go about what you’ll splurge on and where you’ll skimp. This way, you’ll avoid money hassles en route. Suggestion: Splurge on your accommodations. Even if you think you won’t spend much time in your room, you’ll probably be sorry if it’s not special.

4. Take it easy. The first few days so you can recover from post-wedding exhaustion and focus on each other. Don’t try to do too much remember, you’ll have lots of time to travel together, but only one honeymoon.

5. Take advantage of free info. Call your destination’s tourist board many have toll-free telephone numbers and websites for free information on hotels, restaurants, activities and festive events. Some even provide discount-coupon books.

6. Register for your honeymoon with a travel agent or tour operator. Gifts are put toward the total cost of your trip. The average couple who uses a registry gets $500 to $1,000, which can really makes a difference.

7. Pack a sense of humor. A bit of flexibility can go a long way on a honeymoon. Expect that things won’t always go as planned. Do what you can to remedy the situation, then relax and enjoy your honeymoon. Years, or even a few hours from now, you’ll probably laugh.

8. Tell the world you’re honeymooners! Don’t be bashful about your status you’re likely to enjoy special treatment such as complimentary champagne in-flight, or a gift basket in your room.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The words that women usually want to hear

The words that women usually want to hear, besides the typical ‘I Love You’. The effect may not be definite but it can sure do some good to your relationship with a woman. However, the most important part of the whole thing is meaning what you are saying and doing it sincerely with the intention to give her more love and happiness. Let it come from your heart, naturally. Below are some romantic ideas, as far as talking is concern…

“You always look good to me…”

Well, it is almost undeniable that women are deemed to be weak against compliments, even a simple one such as ‘nice shoes’. There’s no harm in telling your lover how beautiful and gorgeous, or how kind or cute or great she is as a partner. She’ll remember it always and know that there’s always her in your eyes. Even a compliment about how the dress suits her or make her look slim can do wonders!

“How are you today?”

Sounds too simple? Better think again. As simple as it is, the impact can be tremendously heart warming. It shows that you really care about someone and you want to know that everything went well for the person. You should not restrict it to the above phrase; it can be any question regarding how the person is doing, whether it is about her job, the current event or her family.


“Honey, where are you now?”

If a woman starts to feel troubled by this question, then something is not right about the relationship. A typical woman looks at this question as a sign of care and love. A man who asked this to his lover shows that he cares for her and mainly also because he wants to know that she’s safe. However, you should not ask this too often because it could looks as if you’re a bit of a control freak.

“Where do you want to go for the holiday this time?”

Actually, you don’t have to say this often. Nevertheless, this is one of the most favorable questions to women. You can do once every year, and by asking your partner ideas and opinions on the next vacation, your woman will feel greatly appreciated. More often than not, men like to make a decision on their own. So why don’t you make a change by asking her views sometimes. That naturally shows how important she is in your life.

There you go, a few of sweet and romantic lines that you should be able to practice whenever you’re truly, deeply and madly in love. Remember it is not a trick of wooing, because anything that’s not sincere will not give you a good outcome. Have a nice day!