Let's hope that this new year brings us lots of love, peace, happiness, luck, good health, success in everything we do.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Happy New Year 2011
Wow, so fast 2010 ends. Tomorrow is 2011 already. A new year.
Let's hope that this new year brings us lots of love, peace, happiness, luck, good health, success in everything we do.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Let's hope that this new year brings us lots of love, peace, happiness, luck, good health, success in everything we do.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Christmas Food : Why It's Safe To Eat, Drink And Be Merry
Christmas food is often high in fat and calories, but it doesn't have to be that way. We reveal the hidden health benefits of a festive lunch.
TURKEY
This classic Christmas roast contains high levels of protein but without the quantities of saturated fat in red meat.
It has lower cholesterol levels than chicken, pork or beef and is good for children as it contains selenium and zinc to help growth and development plus vitamins B3 and B6.
RED CABBAGE
Research has found cabbage and similar vegetables may help reduce the risk of some cancers.
Brightly coloured fruit and vegetables often have high levels of antioxidants and this is true of red cabbage with its vitamin C content which leads to healthier skin, cartilage and bones.
CHESTNUTS
Unlike other nuts chestnuts contain little fat but instead have large amounts of carbohydrates and vitamin C.
Vitamin B6 and folate are also present which combine to lower the risk of heart disease.
Chestnuts contain high levels of antioxidants, thought to counter the development of some diseases.
DARK CHOCOLATE
Cocoa is a good source of magnesium and contains a variety of bioactive compounds believed to lead to good cardiovascular health and prevent joint problems.
The compounds seem to help reduce high blood pressure and cocoa flavanols appear to make the blood less sticky and prevent blood clots. Dark chocolate is also thought to help lower cholesterol. Chocolate is a high-calorie food however and should be eaten in moderation.
RED WINE
It is suggested moderate consumption of alcohol helps protect against heart disease and is believed to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Red wine contains the compound resveratrol, which has cardio-protective properties.
Experts are still debating the effect of alcohol on the body.
Extracted by MATTHEW COUSSENS from The 100 Foods You Should Be Eating by Glen Matten (New Holland, £9.99). http://www.express.co.uk
TURKEY
This classic Christmas roast contains high levels of protein but without the quantities of saturated fat in red meat.
It has lower cholesterol levels than chicken, pork or beef and is good for children as it contains selenium and zinc to help growth and development plus vitamins B3 and B6.
RED CABBAGE
Research has found cabbage and similar vegetables may help reduce the risk of some cancers.
Brightly coloured fruit and vegetables often have high levels of antioxidants and this is true of red cabbage with its vitamin C content which leads to healthier skin, cartilage and bones.
CHESTNUTS
Unlike other nuts chestnuts contain little fat but instead have large amounts of carbohydrates and vitamin C.
Vitamin B6 and folate are also present which combine to lower the risk of heart disease.
Chestnuts contain high levels of antioxidants, thought to counter the development of some diseases.
DARK CHOCOLATE
Cocoa is a good source of magnesium and contains a variety of bioactive compounds believed to lead to good cardiovascular health and prevent joint problems.
The compounds seem to help reduce high blood pressure and cocoa flavanols appear to make the blood less sticky and prevent blood clots. Dark chocolate is also thought to help lower cholesterol. Chocolate is a high-calorie food however and should be eaten in moderation.
RED WINE
It is suggested moderate consumption of alcohol helps protect against heart disease and is believed to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Red wine contains the compound resveratrol, which has cardio-protective properties.
Experts are still debating the effect of alcohol on the body.
Extracted by MATTHEW COUSSENS from The 100 Foods You Should Be Eating by Glen Matten (New Holland, £9.99). http://www.express.co.uk
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Shopping For A Christmas Gift For Your Boss
Christmas shopping for your boss can be a difficult situation. First of all, purchasing a Christmas gift for your superiors at work is considered to be somewhat of a faux pas unless the gift is being purchased by a group of employees. While giving Christmas gifts to subordinates is generally an accepted practice, gifts from individuals to a boss can be viewed as an attempt to gain advantages such as promotions or favorable projects or treatments. As a result, care should always be taken when giving Christmas gifts to a boss. This article will take a look at situations in which giving a Christmas gift to your boss is acceptable and will offer tips for Christmas shopping for your boss.
While an individual giving a Christmas gift to the boss is not an accepted practice, it is acceptable for a group of employees to purchase a joint gift for their boss. As an example, a boss who oversees the work of a small group of employees may receive a gift from this small group collectively and this would be considered appropriate. In this way the gift is viewed as a gesture of appreciate from the members of the group and not an attempt by one of the members to gain favorable treatment. However, even in this acceptable situation, Christmas shopping for your boss could be quite difficult.
The first area of concern when Christmas shopping for your boss is setting a budget. If you are shopping for a gift from a large group of people, it is a good idea to collect the money first and then use the amount collected to set the budget for the gift. You may ask for a small amount of money, typically around $5-$10 from each person and once the money is collected you can search for items which fall within your budget. You should not exceed the amount of money you collected because it is not considered acceptable to ask for additional money if you had promised to stay within budget. Most people have a great deal of shopping to do and being asked to contribute additional money can be somewhat of a hardship for them. However, it is considered acceptable to spend a little less than the budget as long as you refund the remaining money equally to everyone who has contributed. For example, if you spend $20 less than you collected from 20 people, you should return $1 to each person who contributed. If you are the person shopping for the Christmas present, you may have to exercise some common sense and make judgment calls if necessary. For example, if you collect $120 and purchase an item which costs $121.04, including tax, you may opt to simply pay the additional amount yourself if you are able to do so. The additional amount is quite small and if the gift is appropriate, it might be worthwhile to incur this small expense for the sake of purchasing a perfect gift which is within your budget.
Christmas shopping for a boss can also be rather difficult because you may not know what to buy for your boss. If you are not particularly close to your boss and do not often socialize with him, you may not know a great deal about his interests. In this case it might be a good idea to either ask someone who knows him better to do the Christmas shopping or at least ask them to provide you with a few gift ideas. Other employees may know the boss better because they have worked with him longer or because they participate in activities such as company softball games with him. In either case, they can probably provide you with some insight into his interests which would help you select a gift he will appreciate. If you are unable to come up with a suitable gift idea, a gift certificate to a local restaurant is always an appropriate, and appreciated, Christmas gift.
While an individual giving a Christmas gift to the boss is not an accepted practice, it is acceptable for a group of employees to purchase a joint gift for their boss. As an example, a boss who oversees the work of a small group of employees may receive a gift from this small group collectively and this would be considered appropriate. In this way the gift is viewed as a gesture of appreciate from the members of the group and not an attempt by one of the members to gain favorable treatment. However, even in this acceptable situation, Christmas shopping for your boss could be quite difficult.
The first area of concern when Christmas shopping for your boss is setting a budget. If you are shopping for a gift from a large group of people, it is a good idea to collect the money first and then use the amount collected to set the budget for the gift. You may ask for a small amount of money, typically around $5-$10 from each person and once the money is collected you can search for items which fall within your budget. You should not exceed the amount of money you collected because it is not considered acceptable to ask for additional money if you had promised to stay within budget. Most people have a great deal of shopping to do and being asked to contribute additional money can be somewhat of a hardship for them. However, it is considered acceptable to spend a little less than the budget as long as you refund the remaining money equally to everyone who has contributed. For example, if you spend $20 less than you collected from 20 people, you should return $1 to each person who contributed. If you are the person shopping for the Christmas present, you may have to exercise some common sense and make judgment calls if necessary. For example, if you collect $120 and purchase an item which costs $121.04, including tax, you may opt to simply pay the additional amount yourself if you are able to do so. The additional amount is quite small and if the gift is appropriate, it might be worthwhile to incur this small expense for the sake of purchasing a perfect gift which is within your budget.
Christmas shopping for a boss can also be rather difficult because you may not know what to buy for your boss. If you are not particularly close to your boss and do not often socialize with him, you may not know a great deal about his interests. In this case it might be a good idea to either ask someone who knows him better to do the Christmas shopping or at least ask them to provide you with a few gift ideas. Other employees may know the boss better because they have worked with him longer or because they participate in activities such as company softball games with him. In either case, they can probably provide you with some insight into his interests which would help you select a gift he will appreciate. If you are unable to come up with a suitable gift idea, a gift certificate to a local restaurant is always an appropriate, and appreciated, Christmas gift.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
How To Low-Cost Decorate Your Home For Christmas
Are you planning on decorating your home for Christmas this year? If so, have you completed the first step? When it comes to decorating for Christmas, the first step is getting the decorations. Unfortunately, in today’s world, many families are finding it difficult to afford “extras,” including Christmas decorations. However, there is good news. If you are on a budget, there are still a number of different ways that you can get your home decorated for Christmas. You can do so with low-cost Christmas decorations.
When it comes to low-cost Christmas decorations, it is important to remember that different people associate low-cost with different things. Just because you think a particular Christmas decoration is low-cost doesn’t necessarily mean that someone else will. For some individuals, a low-cost Christmas decoration is an item that only costs one dollar, for others it is five, and for others it can be fifty dollars. That is why it is important, when looking for low-cost Christmas decorations, that you keep this in mind. However, no matter what your view of low-cost is, there are still a number of different ways that you can go about decorating for Christmas.
Perhaps, the easiest way to save money while decorating for Christmas is to not buy any Christmas decorations. If you decorated your home for Christmas last year or in recent years, did you save your old Christmas decorations? If you did save your old Christmas decorations, you may want to think about using them again this year. Although it may be nice to have brand new Christmas decorations, they are not required. Not only can you save money by using your old Christmas decorations, but you might not have to spend any extra money at all!
In addition to using your own used Christmas decorations, you may want to think about using other people’s old Christmas decorations. During the summer and sometimes during the early fall, you may be able find local yard sales. Yard sales are a great place to get used Christmas decorations for an affordable price. If you are unable to find a yard sale, you can also purchase used Christmas decorations online. You can easily find a collection of used and sometimes even deeply discounted new Christmas decorations by doing your shopping on an online auction website.
Although you can save a fairly large amount of money by buying used Christmas decorations, as previously mentioned, there is a good chance that you want new ones. If this is the case, you still have a number of different options. You should check your local dollar stores, discount stores, and even department stores. Many of these stores, around Christmas time, have a large selection of Christmas decorations, at an affordable price. If you are looking to save the most money, it may be a good idea to visit your local dollar stores. Some dollar stores sell really nice Christmas decorations for a dollar and sometimes even less.
It might even be possible for you to make your own Christmas decorations, with items that you already have inside your house. In fact, this is how you can turn your old Christmas decorations into new ones. Simply by altering your existing decorations in one way or another, for instance by adding a bow, you could make your old Christmas decorations like new. You can also take a simple candleholder and turn it into a Christmas candleholder with a little bit of creativity. The same can be said for a number of other items that you likely already have inside your home. This is another way that you could avoid spending any money on Christmas decorations.
As you can easily see, there are a number of different ways that you can go about finding or making your own low-cost Christmas directions. Although you may be worried about the quality of those decorations, you shouldn’t be. Most times, it isn’t necessarily about the Christmas decorations themselves, but they way that they are presented or arranged.
When it comes to low-cost Christmas decorations, it is important to remember that different people associate low-cost with different things. Just because you think a particular Christmas decoration is low-cost doesn’t necessarily mean that someone else will. For some individuals, a low-cost Christmas decoration is an item that only costs one dollar, for others it is five, and for others it can be fifty dollars. That is why it is important, when looking for low-cost Christmas decorations, that you keep this in mind. However, no matter what your view of low-cost is, there are still a number of different ways that you can go about decorating for Christmas.
Perhaps, the easiest way to save money while decorating for Christmas is to not buy any Christmas decorations. If you decorated your home for Christmas last year or in recent years, did you save your old Christmas decorations? If you did save your old Christmas decorations, you may want to think about using them again this year. Although it may be nice to have brand new Christmas decorations, they are not required. Not only can you save money by using your old Christmas decorations, but you might not have to spend any extra money at all!
In addition to using your own used Christmas decorations, you may want to think about using other people’s old Christmas decorations. During the summer and sometimes during the early fall, you may be able find local yard sales. Yard sales are a great place to get used Christmas decorations for an affordable price. If you are unable to find a yard sale, you can also purchase used Christmas decorations online. You can easily find a collection of used and sometimes even deeply discounted new Christmas decorations by doing your shopping on an online auction website.
Although you can save a fairly large amount of money by buying used Christmas decorations, as previously mentioned, there is a good chance that you want new ones. If this is the case, you still have a number of different options. You should check your local dollar stores, discount stores, and even department stores. Many of these stores, around Christmas time, have a large selection of Christmas decorations, at an affordable price. If you are looking to save the most money, it may be a good idea to visit your local dollar stores. Some dollar stores sell really nice Christmas decorations for a dollar and sometimes even less.
It might even be possible for you to make your own Christmas decorations, with items that you already have inside your house. In fact, this is how you can turn your old Christmas decorations into new ones. Simply by altering your existing decorations in one way or another, for instance by adding a bow, you could make your old Christmas decorations like new. You can also take a simple candleholder and turn it into a Christmas candleholder with a little bit of creativity. The same can be said for a number of other items that you likely already have inside your home. This is another way that you could avoid spending any money on Christmas decorations.
As you can easily see, there are a number of different ways that you can go about finding or making your own low-cost Christmas directions. Although you may be worried about the quality of those decorations, you shouldn’t be. Most times, it isn’t necessarily about the Christmas decorations themselves, but they way that they are presented or arranged.
Monday, December 13, 2010
What's Your Sign? The Twelve Animal Signs Forecast For 2011
The Year of the Metal Rabbit hops in to bring new challenges for all in 2011.
Are you ready to embrace it?
Find out what you must do to achieve success (and avoid troubles!) according to your Animal sign.
Rabbit
1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
This is your year! Though it may not be absolute perfect, but you don't have much to be concerned about - just be prepared to deflect any negative vibes that may come your way. Expect smooth financial operations and some measure of support from other people at your time of need.
Dragon
1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
Don't rest on good luck to help you this year. Take control and focus on putting on all the right moves to achieve success. Avoid making hasty decisions. An ideal time to concentrate on advancing your professional life than your love life because opportunities for romance will not be so thriving.
Snake
1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Life gets interesting and challenging this year! Get ready and pack your bags for new adventures - literally - as travel opportunities are abound. There's a chance of increasing wealth and romantic luck as well. However, be wise in all your endeavors and take caution when you travel.
Horse
1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
There will be some happy events and glad tidings for you, especially in the form of help from other people. Though you may need to be wary of those with hidden agendas or spread gossip, you still have trustworthy ones behind your back. Expect personal relationship to undergo positive transformation.
Goat
1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
The year may start off as problematic at first but fear not, the challenge is a potential opportunity or success. You will receive help, support, and solutions from people when you need it most. This will help you overcome all these difficulty and ensure that the year will end with a much positive note.
Monkey
1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
Greater opportunities for professional and financial success are in the cards this year. So make the most of it! However, be wary not to over-exert yourself in the name of career success or else you may find yourself with health problems. Expect positive changes in the domestic or home front as well.
Rooster
1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
You will tackle the year's challenges with strength and conviction, showing your mettle to overcome it. However, watch out for obstacles ahead as it may signal the loss of something. But take heart: Don't give up. Use your creativity and flexibility to get back on the saddle again as the experience gained will help to push you forward.
Dog
1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Expect a generally good year ahead with no major problems. Though that doesn't mean you don't need to take heed of some risks that may crop up. Keep an eye out just in case. That said, enjoy good fortune as it comes your way. Career-wise, your outlook is pretty sunny and you will also enjoy good relations with the people at work.
Pig
1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Good things will come to you, career-wise. But all this depends on how well you spot opportunities and make the most of it. You are prone to misunderstandings with others this year, so take note and play it cool. Plans may go awry and derailed you from your objectives. Best to be prepared so you can overcome any potential obstacles heading your way.
Rat
1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
You can pump your fist in the air in jubilance as good fortune in terms of material wealth and relationships are coming your way. Expect possibilities of an increase of income or promotion and a likelihood of romance. However, do take care of your health and be alert for other troubles that bring legal problems, scandals and loss of reputation.
Ox
1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Be wise and aware, and keep a low profile this year as some problems in 2010 still remains. Worry not; there will still be time for you to enjoy success. Just stay positive, be proactive and play your cards right. Then things will fall into place. Devote your time and energy to care for elderly family members. Also, be alert as you may be prone to lose money or property.
Tiger
1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Much improvement is heading your direction this year, especially in terms of professional development and career outlook. However, think before you act and stay calm when you approach problems. Take care of your health and those of family at home. Remember: Prevention is better than cure. Relationship-wise, romance is on your side. Just look a little closer to home.
For a more detailed look into your Animal Sign in 2011, grab a copy of Joey Yap's Chinese Astrology for 2011 here
Are you ready to embrace it?
Find out what you must do to achieve success (and avoid troubles!) according to your Animal sign.
Rabbit
1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
This is your year! Though it may not be absolute perfect, but you don't have much to be concerned about - just be prepared to deflect any negative vibes that may come your way. Expect smooth financial operations and some measure of support from other people at your time of need.
Dragon
1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
Don't rest on good luck to help you this year. Take control and focus on putting on all the right moves to achieve success. Avoid making hasty decisions. An ideal time to concentrate on advancing your professional life than your love life because opportunities for romance will not be so thriving.
Snake
1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Life gets interesting and challenging this year! Get ready and pack your bags for new adventures - literally - as travel opportunities are abound. There's a chance of increasing wealth and romantic luck as well. However, be wise in all your endeavors and take caution when you travel.
Horse
1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
There will be some happy events and glad tidings for you, especially in the form of help from other people. Though you may need to be wary of those with hidden agendas or spread gossip, you still have trustworthy ones behind your back. Expect personal relationship to undergo positive transformation.
Goat
1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
The year may start off as problematic at first but fear not, the challenge is a potential opportunity or success. You will receive help, support, and solutions from people when you need it most. This will help you overcome all these difficulty and ensure that the year will end with a much positive note.
Monkey
1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
Greater opportunities for professional and financial success are in the cards this year. So make the most of it! However, be wary not to over-exert yourself in the name of career success or else you may find yourself with health problems. Expect positive changes in the domestic or home front as well.
Rooster
1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
You will tackle the year's challenges with strength and conviction, showing your mettle to overcome it. However, watch out for obstacles ahead as it may signal the loss of something. But take heart: Don't give up. Use your creativity and flexibility to get back on the saddle again as the experience gained will help to push you forward.
Dog
1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Expect a generally good year ahead with no major problems. Though that doesn't mean you don't need to take heed of some risks that may crop up. Keep an eye out just in case. That said, enjoy good fortune as it comes your way. Career-wise, your outlook is pretty sunny and you will also enjoy good relations with the people at work.
Pig
1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Good things will come to you, career-wise. But all this depends on how well you spot opportunities and make the most of it. You are prone to misunderstandings with others this year, so take note and play it cool. Plans may go awry and derailed you from your objectives. Best to be prepared so you can overcome any potential obstacles heading your way.
Rat
1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
You can pump your fist in the air in jubilance as good fortune in terms of material wealth and relationships are coming your way. Expect possibilities of an increase of income or promotion and a likelihood of romance. However, do take care of your health and be alert for other troubles that bring legal problems, scandals and loss of reputation.
Ox
1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Be wise and aware, and keep a low profile this year as some problems in 2010 still remains. Worry not; there will still be time for you to enjoy success. Just stay positive, be proactive and play your cards right. Then things will fall into place. Devote your time and energy to care for elderly family members. Also, be alert as you may be prone to lose money or property.
Tiger
1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Much improvement is heading your direction this year, especially in terms of professional development and career outlook. However, think before you act and stay calm when you approach problems. Take care of your health and those of family at home. Remember: Prevention is better than cure. Relationship-wise, romance is on your side. Just look a little closer to home.
For a more detailed look into your Animal Sign in 2011, grab a copy of Joey Yap's Chinese Astrology for 2011 here
Friday, December 10, 2010
Why Making A List For Christmas Shopping Is Important?
“He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice.” This may be a line from one of the most recognized Christmas carol. Almost everyone who celebrates Christmas knows all about Santa’s good list as well as his naughty list and most people would do their best to avoid being placed on Santa’s naughty list. While the concept of Santa’s good list and naughty list is a fun way to convince children to be on their best behavior during the Christmas season, the concept of a list should one that all Christmas shoppers stick to while they are doing their Christmas shopping. In fact, Christmas shopping should be filled with all sorts of lists. You can create lists of everyone you plan to give gifts to this year, lists of potential gift ideas and even lists of the actual gifts you select. All of this list making may sound tedious but this article will explain how all of these lists can be very helpful.
Making a list of everyone you plan to give a Christmas gift to should be the first step in any Christmas shopping expedition. This list is very important because it gives you a handy reference to all the people you should keep in mind while you are shopping and also gives you an indication of the total number of people on your Christmas list. Knowing how many people are on your list is important for setting a budget. Consider how much money you have to spend and divide this amount by the number of people on your list and this will give you an idea of how much you can spend on each person on your Christmas list.
After you make this list and set your budget, it is a good idea to make another list of potential gift ideas for each person on your Christmas gift list. It is a good idea to brainstorm and try to come up with a few good gift ideas for each person on your list. This is helpful because when you are out Christmas shopping, you know where to start your search and will have a few choices if you are having difficulty finding one of the items on your list of suggestions. You may find items which are not on your list but are perfect for the person you are shopping for and it is acceptable to buy these items. It is important to remember your list of suggestions is just a starting point and if you find a more appropriate gift that is not on your list, it is a good idea to purchase this gift instead.
When Christmas shopping, you should also keep a list of the items you actually purchase as Christmas gifts for those on your list. This is a good idea because if you have a particularly long list, you may have difficulty remembering all the items you already bought. Keeping an updated list of whom you have already purchased Christmas gifts for and what you bought them will minimize this problem. This list also comes in handy when it is time to start wrapping all the Christmas gifts you purchased. You may have a closet full of gifts but you may have trouble remembers which gift goes to which recipient. However, if you kept an accurate list as you made your purchases this should not be a problem.
Making a list of everyone you plan to give a Christmas gift to should be the first step in any Christmas shopping expedition. This list is very important because it gives you a handy reference to all the people you should keep in mind while you are shopping and also gives you an indication of the total number of people on your Christmas list. Knowing how many people are on your list is important for setting a budget. Consider how much money you have to spend and divide this amount by the number of people on your list and this will give you an idea of how much you can spend on each person on your Christmas list.
After you make this list and set your budget, it is a good idea to make another list of potential gift ideas for each person on your Christmas gift list. It is a good idea to brainstorm and try to come up with a few good gift ideas for each person on your list. This is helpful because when you are out Christmas shopping, you know where to start your search and will have a few choices if you are having difficulty finding one of the items on your list of suggestions. You may find items which are not on your list but are perfect for the person you are shopping for and it is acceptable to buy these items. It is important to remember your list of suggestions is just a starting point and if you find a more appropriate gift that is not on your list, it is a good idea to purchase this gift instead.
When Christmas shopping, you should also keep a list of the items you actually purchase as Christmas gifts for those on your list. This is a good idea because if you have a particularly long list, you may have difficulty remembering all the items you already bought. Keeping an updated list of whom you have already purchased Christmas gifts for and what you bought them will minimize this problem. This list also comes in handy when it is time to start wrapping all the Christmas gifts you purchased. You may have a closet full of gifts but you may have trouble remembers which gift goes to which recipient. However, if you kept an accurate list as you made your purchases this should not be a problem.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Why Car Ads With Male Models Are NOT Ok?
No auto show is complete without a bevy of beautiful and sexy female models to greet visitors with smiles as they promote the new vehicles on display. Same goes with car advertisements.
Have you ever notice that the exhibitors/ advertisers would use female models only to promote their new vehicles, and not male models? Do you know why? Yes? No? Well, the reason is…….
Have you ever notice that the exhibitors/ advertisers would use female models only to promote their new vehicles, and not male models? Do you know why? Yes? No? Well, the reason is…….
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Year of The Golden Miffy 2011
A Japanese jewellery maker in Tokyo's Ginza district has put on sale a 2011 calendar crafted in pure gold featuring the world-famous rabbit character, Miffy. For some who might not know, Miffy is a small female rabbit in a series of pictures books created by Dutch artist, Dick Bruna.
Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry KK had used 6 kilograms of pure gold for the creation of the calendar of 64 centimeters by 40 centimeters. This special solid gold Miffy calendar celebrates the year of the rabbit in the Chinese zodiac pricing at 55 million yen ($655,000) is on sale at its eight outlets and through online order.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Christmas Shopping For Yourself
Everyone knows that Christmas is all about giving but most of us are also tempted to shop for ourselves when we are out Christmas shopping for our beloved friends and family members. While some people may be tempted to pass up on purchases for themselves during the holiday season because they feel guilty making these purchases, there are others who feel there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking advantage of the huge sales which take place during the Christmas season to purchase a few items for themselves.
Still others argue that Christmas time is the best time to shop for yourself in terms of finances because you are shopping at a time when most items are on sale. This article will take a look at the concept of shopping for yourself while Christmas shopping and will offer some advice for doing this without distracting from your regular Christmas shopping.
If you do opt to shop for yourself while you are Christmas shopping, it is important to remember to keep your budget in mind while you do your shopping. If you do plan on shopping for yourself during the Christmas shopping, it is important to budget for these expenditures. Whether you opt to include yourself in the Christmas shopping budget or create a separate budget for your personal shopping, you should make some plan for how you will deal with these additional financial concerns.
One way to do this is to include yourself on your Christmas shopping list and set aside some money for your personal purchases when you are working on your Christmas budget. Another way to deal with the financial concerns is to plan on paying for gifts for everyone else on your Christmas list in cash and to make your purchases for yourself on a credit card. This is helpful because it does not reduce the amount of money you would otherwise spend on your friends and family members.
Another problem which often arises when you opt to shop for yourself when you are doing your regular Christmas shopping is that you may become distracted and not complete your Christmas shopping on time. Consider purchasing a sweater for your sister. You may look through the racks of sweaters and quickly choose one in a color, style and size you think will be appropriate for her. You might spend some time looking at the different colors and styles and trying to decide which size will fit best but in general it doesn’t take more than a few minutes to select a sweater and make your purchase. Now consider purchasing a sweater for yourself during the Christmas season. You may select several different styles you like in one or two sizes and a few different colors. You can take the items to the dressing room and try on each one to determine which style, color and size you like best. You might even try the sweaters on with a few different styles of pants or skirts which you think will match well.
It is easy to see from this comparison how a shopper can easily spend a half hour to an hour buying a sweater for themselves and less than ten minutes purchasing the same sweater for someone else. It is also easy to see from this example, how shopping for yourself while doing your Christmas shopping can prevent you from completing your shopping in a timely manner. For this reason, it is wise to leave your personal shopping until after you have completed all of your Christmas shopping.
Still others argue that Christmas time is the best time to shop for yourself in terms of finances because you are shopping at a time when most items are on sale. This article will take a look at the concept of shopping for yourself while Christmas shopping and will offer some advice for doing this without distracting from your regular Christmas shopping.
If you do opt to shop for yourself while you are Christmas shopping, it is important to remember to keep your budget in mind while you do your shopping. If you do plan on shopping for yourself during the Christmas shopping, it is important to budget for these expenditures. Whether you opt to include yourself in the Christmas shopping budget or create a separate budget for your personal shopping, you should make some plan for how you will deal with these additional financial concerns.
One way to do this is to include yourself on your Christmas shopping list and set aside some money for your personal purchases when you are working on your Christmas budget. Another way to deal with the financial concerns is to plan on paying for gifts for everyone else on your Christmas list in cash and to make your purchases for yourself on a credit card. This is helpful because it does not reduce the amount of money you would otherwise spend on your friends and family members.
Another problem which often arises when you opt to shop for yourself when you are doing your regular Christmas shopping is that you may become distracted and not complete your Christmas shopping on time. Consider purchasing a sweater for your sister. You may look through the racks of sweaters and quickly choose one in a color, style and size you think will be appropriate for her. You might spend some time looking at the different colors and styles and trying to decide which size will fit best but in general it doesn’t take more than a few minutes to select a sweater and make your purchase. Now consider purchasing a sweater for yourself during the Christmas season. You may select several different styles you like in one or two sizes and a few different colors. You can take the items to the dressing room and try on each one to determine which style, color and size you like best. You might even try the sweaters on with a few different styles of pants or skirts which you think will match well.
It is easy to see from this comparison how a shopper can easily spend a half hour to an hour buying a sweater for themselves and less than ten minutes purchasing the same sweater for someone else. It is also easy to see from this example, how shopping for yourself while doing your Christmas shopping can prevent you from completing your shopping in a timely manner. For this reason, it is wise to leave your personal shopping until after you have completed all of your Christmas shopping.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
A Look At Champagne
Traditionally, Champagne has always a way to celebrate milestones or toast the bride and groom on their marriage. Considered to be a flexible beverage, Champagne can be served with a meal or with dessert. For many years, this truly refreshing and exotic drink has been used as a way of celebration and just enjoying the times that lie ahead.
Champagne comes from the vineyards of the French region. If you get a bottle and notice Champagne imprinted on the label, you can rest assured that the bottle was produced in the vineyards of France. If you don’t get Champagne that was produced in the infamous French regions, you are pretty much just buying the standard sparkling wine. You should also make sure that the bottle is spelled “Champagne”, with a capital C. French manufacturers are very protective of this very name, and therefore are the only ones that are authorized to use it.
Champagne is made using three different types of grape - Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. Noir and Meunier are types of black grapes, while the well known Chardonnay is a type of white grape. The label on the bottle will signify what type of Champagne you are buying, so you’ll know what flavor to expect. There are also types of this wine that are a blend of different grapes, providing quite an exquisite taste to say the least.
Much like sparkling wine, Champagne is very common with celebrations and such. Although it is actually considered to be a type of sparkling wine, Champagne is much better. You have to be careful where you buy it though, as a lot of manufacturers like to use cheaper grapes, which don’t taste the same. If you have ever tasted this wine before - you’ll know first hand what quality tastes like.
A lot of people prefer Champagne because of the bubbles that are known to spew forth once a bottle has been uncorked. The bubbles that spew from this wine are the result of tiny drops of liquid that are disturbed by the carbonic acid gas. Once the liquid is disturbed, the bubbles form and short out of the bottle. This is a natural reaction of the double fermentation process that can only be found with a bottle of Champagne.
The next time you have a celebration and need something to make the celebration a bit more interesting, you should grab a bottle of Champagne. Few things compliment a celebration like the bursting bubbles of a fine bottle. You can find quality Champagne at ABC stores or other stores that sell alcoholic beverages. Even though it may cost you a bit of money - when you pop the top you’ll be glad you bought it.
Champagne comes from the vineyards of the French region. If you get a bottle and notice Champagne imprinted on the label, you can rest assured that the bottle was produced in the vineyards of France. If you don’t get Champagne that was produced in the infamous French regions, you are pretty much just buying the standard sparkling wine. You should also make sure that the bottle is spelled “Champagne”, with a capital C. French manufacturers are very protective of this very name, and therefore are the only ones that are authorized to use it.
Champagne is made using three different types of grape - Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. Noir and Meunier are types of black grapes, while the well known Chardonnay is a type of white grape. The label on the bottle will signify what type of Champagne you are buying, so you’ll know what flavor to expect. There are also types of this wine that are a blend of different grapes, providing quite an exquisite taste to say the least.
Much like sparkling wine, Champagne is very common with celebrations and such. Although it is actually considered to be a type of sparkling wine, Champagne is much better. You have to be careful where you buy it though, as a lot of manufacturers like to use cheaper grapes, which don’t taste the same. If you have ever tasted this wine before - you’ll know first hand what quality tastes like.
A lot of people prefer Champagne because of the bubbles that are known to spew forth once a bottle has been uncorked. The bubbles that spew from this wine are the result of tiny drops of liquid that are disturbed by the carbonic acid gas. Once the liquid is disturbed, the bubbles form and short out of the bottle. This is a natural reaction of the double fermentation process that can only be found with a bottle of Champagne.
The next time you have a celebration and need something to make the celebration a bit more interesting, you should grab a bottle of Champagne. Few things compliment a celebration like the bursting bubbles of a fine bottle. You can find quality Champagne at ABC stores or other stores that sell alcoholic beverages. Even though it may cost you a bit of money - when you pop the top you’ll be glad you bought it.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Invasion of Tiny Creatures
They may look like science-fiction movies' monsters from outer space. But in fact, these tiny creatures inhabit our homes, clothes and even our bodies.
British author and trained zoologist, Tom Jackson brings some of these rather terrifying looking creatures to life, in a book called 'Micro Monsters ' - a title that is self-explanatory once you see the pictures.
He spent three months compiling the images in the book. In order to capture the incredible details, the tiny creatures were coated in gold and froze them in liquid nitrogen. Then a beam of electrons is transmitted through these subjects from a scanning electron microscope. As it streams through, it creates a very high resolution image that can be transferred onto a layer of photographic film, resulting in crystal clear photos.
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single dust mite among skin scales in housedust.
This is a Louse holding onto an egg. These creatures that feed off skin and other debris off a host's body. While there are over 3,000 known of such species, only three are known to attack humans, the most common of which is the head lice.
This is the electron micrograph of a Bluebottle fly, the most common fly in the world. Slightly bigger than a housefly, the insects that move in packs, feed off decaying food, garbage or faeces.
This is a yellow dung fly, which as the name indicates are insects that hang around horse and cow dung.
This is an aphid. They leach on to healthy plants and suck out the sap, destroying them completely.
Want to see more? Then get the book 'Micro Monsters '. It not only features about 80 bugs but also, gives a detailed explanation on each of these tiny creatures that surrounded us.
British author and trained zoologist, Tom Jackson brings some of these rather terrifying looking creatures to life, in a book called 'Micro Monsters ' - a title that is self-explanatory once you see the pictures.
He spent three months compiling the images in the book. In order to capture the incredible details, the tiny creatures were coated in gold and froze them in liquid nitrogen. Then a beam of electrons is transmitted through these subjects from a scanning electron microscope. As it streams through, it creates a very high resolution image that can be transferred onto a layer of photographic film, resulting in crystal clear photos.
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a single dust mite among skin scales in housedust.
This is a Louse holding onto an egg. These creatures that feed off skin and other debris off a host's body. While there are over 3,000 known of such species, only three are known to attack humans, the most common of which is the head lice.
This is the electron micrograph of a Bluebottle fly, the most common fly in the world. Slightly bigger than a housefly, the insects that move in packs, feed off decaying food, garbage or faeces.
This is a yellow dung fly, which as the name indicates are insects that hang around horse and cow dung.
This is an aphid. They leach on to healthy plants and suck out the sap, destroying them completely.
Want to see more? Then get the book 'Micro Monsters '. It not only features about 80 bugs but also, gives a detailed explanation on each of these tiny creatures that surrounded us.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Spiderman on Broadway
As the Spider-man franchise prepares for production of Spiderman Reboot which scheduled for release on July 3, 2012, the superhero swings into a new challenge – Spider-man on Broadway: Spider-man the Musical!! Check out the Spider-man on Broadway preview video below.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is a $65 million rock musical production directed by Julie Taymor and featuring music by U2’s Bono and The Edge, based on Spider-Man comics created by Marvel Comics.
After suffered numerous setbacks in recent months due to technical and safety issues, the musical finally began previews on November 28, 2010 at the Foxwoods Theatre on Broadway, with the official opening night scheduled for January 11, 2011.
Spider-man will be on Broadway until April 17, 2011. For more details about Spider-man the Musical's tickets and dates, you can check it here .
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is a $65 million rock musical production directed by Julie Taymor and featuring music by U2’s Bono and The Edge, based on Spider-Man comics created by Marvel Comics.
After suffered numerous setbacks in recent months due to technical and safety issues, the musical finally began previews on November 28, 2010 at the Foxwoods Theatre on Broadway, with the official opening night scheduled for January 11, 2011.
Spider-man will be on Broadway until April 17, 2011. For more details about Spider-man the Musical's tickets and dates, you can check it here .
Friday, November 26, 2010
Difference Between The Rich And The Poor
Wanna know the difference between the rich and the poor?
The Rich
Rich man carries his pretty girlfriend with his awesome motorbike
The Poor
Poor man carries his pity goat with his awful bike!
The Rich
Rich doggie sleeping on the couch
The Poor
Poor doggie begging on the stool!
The Rich
Rich man carries his pretty girlfriend with his awesome motorbike
The Poor
Poor man carries his pity goat with his awful bike!
The Rich
Rich doggie sleeping on the couch
The Poor
Poor doggie begging on the stool!
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