Sunday, December 30, 2007

Best Wishes for A Happy New Year

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Talkswitch Phone System







A good phone system is crucial to any business. If you are looking for a good phone system, Talkswitch is what you are looking for. Talkswitch is a great phone system for small business packed with the latest VoIP technology.

Take this Talkswitch 848vs Small Business PBX Phone System for instance. It is customizable and comes complete with sophisticated call-handling features, multi-level auto attendants, built-in voicemail, innovative remote extensions among others. It is sophisticated but doesn't mean complicated and is a snap to set up and use.
With a capacity of from 2 to 64 locations, there is a Talkswitch phone system that fits every small business. Talkswitch units come in different sizes with hybrid connections to suit your need. You can pick your own mix of networks (of traditional and/or VoIP) and phones (either analog and/or IP).

If you would like to look at other phone-systems, Neobits offers over 15 different brands of phone systems designed for businesses between 2 and 250 users, including Avaya, Panasonic, NEC, Talkswitch, Allworx, Epygi and more.

Neobits is a premier online resource for telephony products and services. They offer affordable yet powerful small business phone systems and PBX systems designed for the small office. They have over 3,000 customers nationwide and are able to perform local installation services in every zip code, and offers dial-tone and broadband internet in all states. It's a good time to buy now as Neobits is offering great discounts.

Friday, December 21, 2007

I'd Go For A Professional Mover Anytime

My friend, Deb, in New York just moved house. I am happy for her that she is happier now in her new apartment. She had her colleagues' help in moving her stuff and that took several weekends due to their work commitments. In the process of moving and carrying, Deb sprained her shoulders and had to see a doctor. Perhaps if she had engaged a New York Moving Company, she needn't have to suffer all that pain and inconvenience.

Dance Your Way to Good Health


Isn't this a pretty trophy? A friend has many such trophies which he received from dancing competitions. They are proudly displayed in his display shelves both at home and in his dance studio.

Sam is a ballroom-dancer and has been for more than ten years now. He also conducts dancing lessons and often take his students to clubs for practice sessions in an actual dance environment.

For a man of forty, Sam doesn't look a day older. It must be the years of exercise he's getting from all that dancing.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Big Discounts on Hotel Reservations

All work and no play would certainly make anyone dull. We all need a vacation every now and then. For reservations, what better site to check them out than Hotel Reservations.

Hotel Reservations offer a wide variety of accommodations - hotels, motels, resorts, vacation homes, cruises and many more. Their rates are guaranteed low with discounts as much as 70% and they also offer group discounts. You can either book online or call them toll-free on 1-800-447-4136 if you are in the US or Canada, 00-800-1276-3549 if you are in Europe or (1)817-333-5105 for elsewhere worldwide.

Choose The Right Toy For Your Child

By now, most Christmas gift-shopping would have been completed. You would have bought toys and gifts for your friends and family. You would have bought your children their favourite toys and there are thousands of toys to choose from both online and in stores.

With the recent call-back of some toys by big-name toy-makers for various reasons, you would have remembered to consider the safety of the toys. Prevention of injuries should be of utmost importance. We need to choose toys that are safe for the child. Labels serve as a good guide for information about the toy so it is wise to make it a point to read the label.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Make A Movie

Having a hobby or two is a healthy habit. A hobby not only helps you get away from the stress of work, it also widens one's horizons.


Do you aspire to be in the film-making business? You can start now with Coca-cola's Coke zero campaign. It is a fun campaign, that's why it's called "Life as it should be".

All you need to do is to sign up and start making your movie with the easy voice recorder and their supply of film clips. Add in your dialogue and your movie is ready for sharing with friends and family. Once done, your movie will be entered for the competition where people can go in and vote on the Coke site.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

One-Stop Furniture Store

The end of the year is a good time for some change or upgrade in the home. Are you looking to replace your bed or your living room furniture? If so, you have come to the right place. This set on the left (among others) is right now going for a discount of 30% from FurnitureFromHome.com

FurnitureFromHome is a furniture store where quality meets convenience. Theirs is a one-stop shop with an entire range of furniture from bedroom sets to chaise sofa to living room furniture to home office furniture and more. And if you are in the US, they provide free delivery.

Check out the site. It's easy to find what you are looking for. You can shop by room, shop by style or shop by color. There's a page on New Items so you'll know what's new at the store. Check out their Sale page. You may find something you like here and at a bargain price too. There's something extra I like about this site. It's their lifestyle suggestions and furniture tips.

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Treating Cough and Cold

Many of us do not realise that cough is a symptom of a disease, and not a disease in itself. Hence, it’s important that parents consult a doctor instead of self-prescribing their young child.

An FDA advisory announced its recommendation that cough and cold medicines should not be used in children below six. The main concern is over-dosage, when most people guess-timate the dosage of cough medicines when giving it to their young.

Here's more about cough and cold - symptoms and treatment.

Friday, December 14, 2007

How to Ensure Your Equipment Runs Well

Holidays demand more of our energy than we realise, espefially so during the Christmas season. It is therefore imperative that we keep our health up by eating well and having enough sleep. Food and health supplements may be helpful.

Running around doing errands and shopping would not be possible if we are not up to it, i.e., if we are not fit nor healthy enough to take the stress.

Along the same line, all the state-of-the-art equipment and gadgets we have at home would not be running at optimal levels if they are not supported by proper cabling. Obviously, a fiber cable would be ideal.

Xbox 360


Everyone loves holidays especially Christmas. Christmas though merry, does come with a lot of preparation and work. There are so many things to take care of especially if you are taking care of a family. Therefore, it is important to stay fit and healthy to tackle the running around, shopping and other errands. Shopping alone takes up a big chunk of our time and effort, not to mention financial resources. However, if you are looking for electronic games and gadgets, such as an xbox 360, I know just the place you can get it for less. At buy.com, of course! Happy shopping!

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Need A Shopping Cart?

Do you need a shopping cart?

What I mean is do you need a shopping cart software for your new e-shop? The Internet has provided entrepreneurs an opportunity for going into business for themselves, especially in e-business.

If you are looking for an e-commerce software, Ashop Commerce is what you are looking for. They are at the forefront in shopping cart technology having helped thousands of successful merchants at any experience level build their online stores.

Ashop Commerce's extremely customisable platform shopping cart software (with hundreds of useful features) is now a full service operation that includes

* Hosting
* 128 Bit Secure Socket Layer protection for your checkout
* Unlimited emails
* Full tech support

...with extra services available such as

* Graphic web site design
* Search Engine Optimisation
* Site health checks
* Custom programming (excluding software structure)

Don't just take my word for it, test drive the shopping cart software and find out for yourself what a well-managed online store can make a different to the success of your store.

Saturday, December 8, 2007

It's Easy to Book a Las Vegas Hotel

Many people like December. It's a longer school holiday break where the family can go of for an extended vacation. It's hot here and because of the heat, some folks get away to a cooler climate. United States is a good holiday destination.

My neighbour, Mark, is taking his family to the west coast of the US. They will cover San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. They are looking forward to visiting Las Vegas again after their visit three years ago. Hotels are plentiful there and they have booked a lasvegas hotel online at an incredibly low rate.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Exterior Lighting Brightens the Home

Doing up a new home is challenging. There are a thousand and one things that need looking into, don't you agree? A cousin asked that I go shopping with her for curtains and lights the other day.


Like choosing everything else, choosing lights can be a tricky thing because you have to match the right kind of light fittings for the right room. Of course, there is the exterior lighting to look into as well because having the exterior of your home lit appropriately is equally important.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Back Pain - Did You Know About The Triangle?

Are you one of the many that have back pain? Are you tired and stressed because your back pain now rules your life? Are you confused as to why you have tried so many things yet your back pain remains?

Don't worry you are good company. Over 80% of adults suffer from back pain at some stage. Almost 90% of these people will suffer from recurring bouts of back pain. Eventually these same people will have their older years in chronic back pain misery.

It sounds frightening doesn't it? The most frightening thing is this...

Back pain is easily solved if you understand the Back Pain Triangle.

Now you probably have never heard of this triangle. It is not a product, a system or package. The Back Pain Triangle is the understanding behind why you continually suffer from back pain.

Back pain arises from 3 separate areas. If you do not correct all 3, then back pain will return. So what are these 3 areas?

Back Pain Triangle - side 1

The first side to the triangle is the easiest to understand and the area that most concentrate on. This is why so much back pain remains today.

The first side is the structural causes of back pain - tight muscles, weak muscles and joint imbalance.

If you correct all of these then the structural causes of back pain will ease. However, these are re-created if the other two sides of the triangle are not in balance. Research has shown that the trauma caused by lifting an object, or doing a normal daily activity (the most common causes of back pain), is not sufficient to create back pain.

This means the physical trauma that you thought caused your back pain ... didn't! It came from a build up of tension, from physical causes and from the other two sides to the back pain triangle.

Back Pain Triangle - side 2

The second side is less understood, but as much a cause of back pain. Your general health affects your back. If you are tired, have bowel complaints (minor or major), hormonal imbalances, immune problems or are just generally not 100% healthy, then back pain is more likely.

For example, your lower back is affected by your bowel. If you suffer from constipation, diarrhea, gas and wind, bloating ... then there is extra pressure on your lower back. This can set your lower back in a state of tension where when you lift, your back does not have the strength it needs.

Suddenly you have back pain from lifting an object you have lifted a hundred times before.

If you are tired, your muscles tire. Notice how when you have a flu/cold your muscles feel sore also. All of these set you up so back pain is more likely.

Hence your general health is just as important as your structural health.

Back pain Triangle - side 3

The final side is probably the most important. The third side is your emotional health.

This does not mean depression or anxiety, although these are important also.

But your general stress levels affect your back. If you are stressed, anxious, worried or generally not at ease, then muscles tighten. There is a saying that "stress rides on your shoulders".

This means when you mind is overactive, you are not coping too well, and then your muscles in your upper back tighten. Notice how if you get someone to squeeze your shoulder muscles after a busy day how they feel like rocks and are very tender.

Stress affects not just your shoulder muscles, but the entire muscular system. You notice your shoulders, because being hunched over a desk it is these that you are working the most. Nut all muscles are tighter when you are stressed.

So to remove back pain once and for all, you need to address the physical, general and emotional causes to your back pain. Don't worry, the other two sides are actually easier to eliminate than the physical side, and take less time and effort.

Are you one of the over 80% of adults suffering from back pain? Then you need simple, valuable and expert advice - visit The Back Pain Advisor

If you have back pain, neck pain or sciatica ... do you want to get rid of it once and for all ... then click here The X-Pain Method - http://www.back-pain-advisor.com/back-pain-advice.html

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Graeme_Teague

Drug Rehab

I met Anne, a former colleague, the other day. It's been many years since she left the company and we haven't met since then. We got to updating each other about our families and what's been going on. She was glad to share the good news that her brother, John, who underwent drug rehab is now happily married and is now running his own logistics business. I am happy for him.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Girard Perregaux

I went to a birthday party the other night. There were close to a hundred people at the party held by the poolside of a posh hotel. A live band was playing great music and the food was fabulous. I'm always wary about poolside parties because sometimes people get thrown into the pool. True enough the birthday boy got lucky. Everything got soaking wet. Luckily his Girard Perregaux is water-proof.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

How to Age Well

Many people have the idea that older people lead a sedentary live. This need not be so. A research conducted by the University of California at Los Angeles showed that becoming physically active increases walking levels thus maintaining health and well-being. Participants of the study were asked to discard the notion that sedentary life comes with old age and that they should continue to be physically active into their old age.

There are many books in the market about Aging and the do's and don'ts and so forth. This book, "The Science of Staying Young" advises having spontaneous physical fun including continuing to enjoy dark chocolate, wine, working in the garden or even go dancing. Besides providing spontaneous fun, they enable seniors to stay physically active at the same time.

The authors of the book, Dr. John Morley, director of geriatric medicine at St. Louis University, and Sheri Colberg, a professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University, suggest the following to stay healthful to be able to enjoy life in one's golden years:

-- Strive for four servings of fish a week. Enjoy moderate amounts of alcohol -- a drink for women and at most two for men, a day. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.

-- Aim for physical exercise for a half hour every day and exercise the brain to keep the mind sharp.

-- Use hormone replacement therapy judiciously.

-- Give up smoking, have blood pressure checked and take prescribed medicine.

-- Take up tai chi to improve balance.

Source: Arcamax.com

Coupon Codes Make Santa's Job Lighter

Christmas is less than a month away. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Why not shop differently this year? Shop online for a change. It saves time, the range of products available is incredible and best of all, you get to make your dollar stretch a little with the thousands of discount and coupon codes available.

I love getting reading material for gifts and just as well as a girlfriend would like to have the current best-seller, The Secret. Amazon coupons would come in very handy here.

I like to surprise family and friends with something different yet something practical. Being the outdoorsy type, I know Mark, my nephew, would love a gift I could get with a Swiss Army coupon. It's not easy to get Swiss Army merchandise here so shopping online has that advantage of getting items you would normally not be able to find in stores here. I know Mark would be thrilled.

I can already envisage the savings I can get from shopping with coupon codes. Playing Santa need not be that heavy on the wallet afterall.



Pepperoni Pizza


Pizza is almost everyone's favourite food. It's delicious with its many choices of toppings and best of all if you don't fancy going out, ordering a pizza is merely a click or a phone-call away.

However, pizza is usually high in saturated fat and sodium that too much of pizza can be hazardous to one's health. The only way around that is to either eat less of pizza when eating out or make your own pizza but with healthy material. Here's a recipe from EatingWell for Pepperoni Pizza that will ensure your pizzas are healthful and flavourful. Check out the recipe here: http://www.arcamax.com/healthyrecipes/s-261525-756076

Monday, November 26, 2007

Canvas Tents

Both adults and children look forward to school holidays. Adults could stay in bed a little while longer especially on those rainy mornings. Not having to get caught in the morning traffic and the crawls sending their children to school is a welcome thought.

As for the kids, it's playtime all-day long, well, almost. To keep kids busy and get them to learn new things, camping is a good activity. A girlfriend just went shopping with her children to get things they would need for their upcoming camping trip. One of the items they picked up was a canvas tent. Others include haversacks, trekking shoes, track bottoms, water-bottles, caps and insect repellants. The kids are all excited and my girlfriend is looking forward to some peace and quite at home and some me-time.

Engagement Rings


I found a very exciting site. No, it's not an online casino but something close or even better. It is a site with exquisite diamond jewelry. No wonder they say diamonds are a girl's best friend.

James Allen's wide range of engagement and wedding rings and anniversary diamond jewelry are sure to make them any girl's best friend. You can even design your own diamond ring and make it personally yours.

From classic solitaires to elegant settings with side stones, James Allen uses only the highest quality materials to design their stunning gold and platinum engagement rings. Make your wedding the talk of the town!

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Know More About Diabetes

As a follow-up to the earlier post on diabetes prevention, perhaps it would be good to learn more about diabetes, what it is, the types of diabetes, how it is diagnosed, the scope and impct of the disease, its treatment, complications and points to remember among others. You can read about all these on this site: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/overview/#what

Life Insurance Provides Peace of Mind

Insurance is important. Insurance prevents one from having to put our large sums of money when accidents or something untoward happens, such as being stricken with a disease.

Insurance is Big Business. These days you can insure yourself against almost any type of unpredictable risk. Life insurance is a major type of insurance that everyone should have. Life insurance takes care of one's family should anything happen to the breadwinner of the family. Life insurance provides peace of mind.

Another major insurance is home insurance. Having a roof over one's head is desirable. Therefore making sure that you always have one is of importance. By taking out a home insurance, you will always be sure of that.

These days, having a car is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Road accidents are sometimes inevitable as you are not able to control another driver's actions. Having a car insurance ensures that you will have ready funds to have your car repaired should your car be demanged.

Whatever insurance you need, it is wise to shop around for the best quotes.

Diabetes Prevention

Diabetes is one sickness where there is no cure. Therefore, it is important that we take precautions to prevent us from getting diabetes.

A talk I attended stress the importance of not being over-weight, eat fruits and vegetables and high-fibre food, cut down on sweets and sugars, get enough exercise and have enough rest.

Visit this site, http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/prev/prevention.htm - to learn more about diabetes prevention.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Losing Weight the Diet Patch Way

I recently learned that one of the causes of diabetes is being overweight. So if you are overweight, you may want to watch your diet and change your life-style a little to control your weight or better still, lose weight.

Eating more greens and fibre is preferred over fats and of course, take time to exercise and have enough rest. Have you heard of weight-loss through the diet patch method? I read that is works.

Utility Carts are Versatile and Useful

One of the most versatile and useful pieces of furniture in any environment has got to be the utility cart. It's mobility makes light of work and its compactness in size helps save space. Whatever you need, be it a steel cart or a plastic cart, whether with or without casters, with or without cabinets, there certainly is one that will suit your need.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Vanity in the Bathroom

Furnishing a new home is exciting and not to mention costly too. A girlfriend just got the keys to her new apartment and we went on a shopping spree of the things she needs for her new home. The bathroom is also an important part of a home so she picked up some really nice bathroom vanities that would make anyone go crazy over them. Great taste, my girlfriend has.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Do You Know Enough to Take Care of Someone Else?

In many countries, it was found that there is a growing percentage of aging people. When we are young and healthy, we think nothing of our own healthcare nor the need to take care of someone else, mainly our loved ones.

Thanks to the Internet, we are able to find lots of information and answers about care options. There is this site I found with useful information for anyone who needs to know about care options, news and views and even has a community forum for sharing ideas and experiences. The site has a pleasant look and is easy to navigate.

If you need answers to crucial questions about care for yourself or your loved ones or even about nursing homes, Bettercaring.com is the place to go to. Be sure to check out their news articles too. They range from the subject of tai-chi to pensioners activities to social services. Check them out!

Unique and Pretty Wedding Favors and Gifts




A wedding is every woman's dream and every woman wants her wedding to be the loveliest and most memorable day of her life. She would also want her friends and family to have the sweetest memory of her wedding too. Unique, pretty and practical wedding favors would ensure that family and friends will have a lasting memory of her happy day.

If you are making preparations for your big day, I have just the place for you. Wedding Favors and Gift Ideas offers a large selection of quality, unique and pretty Wedding Favors, and practical Bridal Shower Favors. For your Bridesmaids and Groomsmen, why not surprise them with Personalized Wedding Gifts.

Not only does Wedding Favors and Gift Ideas have the wedding favors and gifts you are looking for, they also have Specialty Wedding Gifts and Wedding Accessories. That's not all, you can also get wedding ideas from their Wedding Resources. Now that will save you time thinking up ideas of your own. Why wait. Get your very own Free copy of the Wedding Guide today.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

We all need Healthcare Insurance

Medical and hospitalization rates are on the rise. Without healthcare insurance, medical bills can come up to a substantial amount of money should one need medical treatment.

There is no question that healthcare insurance is a must and one can save money on healthcare insurance by shopping around for the best insurance rates.

Medical quotes can now be obtained online. Advantage Healthcare Quotes is one service that offers all types of healthcare insurance from group policies to family insurance policies to traditional fee plans to medical savings accounts to HMO insurance plans. There is no easier way to get a quote for all your insurance needs. Get a quote today.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Christmas is Not Christmas without Christmas Ornaments

Well, what do you know! Christmas is just a little over a month away. How time flies, doesn't it? The malls and stores and even the hotels downtown are already decked with beautiful Christmas decorations. I love those christmas elf ornaments. They sure do brighten up the Christmas tree, don't you think?

Christmas season is a happy season, not forgetting the activities that go along with it keeping everyone busy dashing around shopping and getting things done. So remember to keep your health up in order to be healthy enough to enjoy the happy season.

Home Theater Carpets make Great House-warming Gifts


A girlfriend and her family just moved into their new home of five rooms. In order to have the family spending more time together as well as having friends over more often, one of the rooms has been outfitted with a home theater set and other home entertainment equipment including a karaoke set. To make the room cosy, they have invested in a very very nice and lush home theater carpet of a soothing shade. Home entertainment will never be the same again for my girlfriend and her family. I look forward to hanging out there too.

Carrying too much cash is not a safe habit

Having a checking account is convenient when it comes to paying bills. Unfortunately, many people do not think so. They would rather pay by cash. ATMs being readily available anytime of the day and night, could be a factor that renders a checking account less important. No matter, I still believe that having a checking account still beats having excessive cash with you which could put you at a security risk.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Do you collect rare or gold coins?

Having a hobby or two is a good way to spend leisure time, something which you enjoy doing and deriving pleasure from the activity. Many people collect items as a hobby such as collecting stamps, postcards or coins.

Coin-collecting is an interesting hobby. Coin-collecting can also be a lucrative hobby if the collection involves rare coins or precious metal coins including gold, silver or platinum bullion coins.

If you are in possession of a gold coin and would like to make some money out of it, would you know where to go to sell it for the price it is worth? The experts at Monaco Rare Coin would be able to help you.

They are a trusted leader in precious metals investments for nearly 40 years offering a vast and impressive array of resources for investors and collectors alike. Having access to the most intriguing rare coins available, Monaco Rare Coin is exclusively poised to provide their customers with the best prices and service not found anywhere. So if you are looking to buy or sell rare and precious metal coins, there is no better place than Monaco Rare Coin.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

A Family that Plays Together, Stays Together

Home entertainment is big time these days. Many families now have a room dedicated to home entertainment equipped with home theater equipment, karaoke sets, and so forth. The room could also be outfitted with the right furniture including home theater chairs.

All work and no play sure makes anyone a dull person, so having entertainment right at home gives families a chance to be together more, to play together, so to speak. Friends and families can also get together for some fun.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Get a Wall Bracket for Your Sony TV

I don't think I can live without a TV, can you? Books and magazines are great but watching a good show is equally refreshing and enlightening. TVs come in many sizes and brands but for as long as I can remember, we've never owned any other TV besides Sony TVs. Call me one-track if you like but I guess it's the reliability of the brand that commands this brand loyalty.

My TV sets at home are placed on cabinets but recently, I came across a site that sells sony tv wall brackets. Now, why haven't I come across these? I was amazed at the types of TV wall brackets Decomount carries. They have the regular TV wall brackets, wall brackets for LCD TV, Plasma wall brackets, and Plasma TV wall brackets.

Produced in a wide range of sizes, Decomount's quality TV wall brackets can accommodate a large screen TV weighing up to 75 kg. I'm checking them out today.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Good Coffee and Good Company

There's nothing like a cup of freshly-brewed coffee in the morning. Coffee is a great pick-me-up. For some people, nothing happens until they've had their fix of coffee. I read that coffee is in fact good for the heart.

Talk about coffee, a friend recently rewarded himself with a jura capresso and has invited me over for a cup of coffee, what else. There's nothing like good coffee and good company.

Buy items cheap at a garage sale

Garage sales are a great place to buy items at much reduced prices. Sometimes, you can find some nice designer furniture or an odd pretty item. Repatriating expats normally prefer to offload their stuff rather than shipping them home. They'd rather turn items like settees, washing machines, ovens, fridges, treadmills, exercise bikes, crockery and cutlery into cash with which they can buy new ones back home.

Avoiding Allergies















Last week, I broke out in rashes around my neck, face and hands. It must have been some seafood I took for dinner.

Allergies can be caused by various things such as pollen, mold, dust mites, certain food, drugs, chemicals and so forth. If you can minimize your exposure to allergens you will have less sneezing coughing and itching.

Picture source: Yahoo! Health

Friday, November 9, 2007

Think Safety in Garage Floors


There is no doubt that garage floors do need to look clean and nice. My dad has been thinking about cleaning up our garage for ages but has never got around to it until he came across the different tiles and materials available online. Our garage floor is of concrete and is cracked and badly stained with oil which could be a safety hazard. With the new garage floor, our garage will not only look neat, my dad will be more comfortable and safer working in there. He is also thinking about replacing the old rusty tool cabinet. Now, that will be quite a change to an old garage.

Is Your Child Growing Normally?


A mother is naturally concerned as to whether her child is growing normally as compared to other children his or her age. Eating habits can and do contribute to a child's growth rate for example a picky child would not grow as much as one who eats anything. However, not being careful in the latter case may result in the child being overweight. It is therefore important for the parents to monitor a child's food intake - not insufficient nor over-eating.

It is important to monitor your child’s weight and height regularly to assess if he is receiving the right nutrition to grow and develop well.

Growth charts enable parents to track their children’s growth and monitor how they are growing in relation to other children in the same age group. By using a growth chart to plot your child’s growth, you can detect under-nutrition, overweight and obesity, and other growth-related conditions and address them at an early stage. For a copy of a growth chart visit this WHO site: http://www.who.int/childgrowth/en/

Sign up with Smorty today

If you are reading this, chances are you are a blogger. Blogging has become very popular and more and more people are setting up blogs and sharing their thoughts and life-story online. Maintaining a blog can sometimes be a strain but because of the love of it, bloggers toil tirelessly trying to share the best news and information available.

Blogs are no longer just journals. They have evolved into websites capable of making money for blog-owners as blog advertising has made its presence onto blogs. Blog advertising is big time. Companies see blogs as an avenue to broadcast their products and services and are willing to pay bloggers for writing about their products and services.

For bloggers, there is real money to be made. Where would you start? Sign up with Smorty. Smorty is a service connecting advertisers with bloggers. Advertisers pay you to write about their products or services and what you need to do is to link your post back to the Advertiser's site. Smorty is different from the rest. Their site is easy to navigate. They pay through Paypal and best of all, they pay weekly.

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Get an Ashop's Shopping Cart Software

The Internet has provided a great opportunity for ecommerce as more and more people are starting up their own online business and mothers can now work at home while minding their children.

As with any business, ecommerce would involve marketing a product or service. Marketing online requires an ecommerce software. One important ecommerce software would have to the the shopping cart software.

Ashop Commerce is a leading provider of hosted shopping cart software. Theirs is an award winning shopping cart software; affordable and complete solution for any business online. It is easy to install but if you need help, Ashop's excellent tech support and customer service will ensure your shopping cart software gets your business running smoothly.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Bone Health

Here's more information on bone health from Nicole Niemiec, an occupational therapist with 10 years of experience working with patients of all ages and illnesses. Her article which this is adapted from was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 71, No. 1

Here, Ms Niemier gives advice on sticking with bone healthy nutrients and avoiding bone robbers. According to her, studies have shown that women who consistently consume high amounts of zinc, magnesium, potassium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin K, boron, and manganese have greater bone density in middle age than women who report low intake of these nutrients. Here is her list of food that these vitamins and minerals are found in naturally.

Vitamin/Mineral Found Naturally In…
Zinc Shellfish, Nuts, Liver, Egg Yolks, Milk, Whole Grain Cereals Magnesium Green Vegetables, Soybeans, Figs, Corn, Apples, Almonds Potassium Green Leafy Vegetables, Oranges, Whole Grains, Sunflower Seeds, Nuts, Meats, Potatoes, Bananas Fiber Whole Grains, Figs, Apples, Potatoes Vitamin C Citrus Fruits/Juices, Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Strawberries Vitamin D Eggs, Sunshine (reacts with skin to form Vitamin D internally), Vitamin D Enriched Milk Vitamin K Green Leafy Vegetables, Cabbage, Cauliflower Boron Raisins, Peanuts, Grapes Manganese Whole-Grain Cereals, Egg Yolks, Green Vegetables, Nuts, Beans.

And this list are the bone "robbers", or things you should avoid too much of, can include excessive salt, protein, and caffeine. These can weaken your bones as you grow older and make you more susceptible to broken bones from falls.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

A Payday Loan Can Be Useful

Having a problem with finances can take a toll on one's health as it can be worrisome. These days, this problem need not happen as there are available, payday loans that are easily obtainable.

A payday loan or cash advance is a quick and easy way to take care of those financial surprises that arise in between your pay-checks. It is a small, short-term loan to get you through some temporary set-backs.

Applying for a payday loan can be done online or even through a phone-call. It's that quick and easy. A loan from $200 to $1500 can be completed in as short as 24 hours with no hassle of paperwork. These No Fax Payday Loans are completely confidential and secure and once approved, the funds are transfered into your bank account without any fuss.

Or if you are not sure but would like some quotes first, they can be obtained free, without any obligation.

Friday, November 2, 2007

Meditox Suboxone Detox can be done at home

Taking painkillers or pain medication is a quick and easy way to relief pain. Taking painkillers when necessary is not a bad thing. It is when they are taken excessively that it may become a problem leading to dependence on them. Anyone can fall victim if not careful.

Are you or a loved one dependent on pain medication? Help is just a phone-call away. Call Meditox for a free confidential consultation or to know more about their suboxone treatment.

Suboxone treatment is part of the Meditox Method which is a new and unique outpatient treatment program designed specifically for opiate detoxification. Treatment can be done at home without having to check into a drug rehab center or hospital. Throughout the entire six-week program, doctors and nurses are available at any time with their expertise and assistance.

Meditox's suboxone treatment is an effective method of detoxification. The active ingredient in the suboxone treatment relieves pain without causing the body to be dependent on it. It also has no painful withdrawal symptoms. Once you have detoxified from your opiate, you simply lower your dose of buprenorphine, the active ingredient, over the six-week period until you are completely drug-free at the end. This gradual transition lets your body and brain both fully adjust to the absence of any opiate.

Meditox specializes in treating addictions to opiate-based pain medications. It is the industry leader in the use of Suboxone.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Bad Credit Loans are Available

Escalating cost of living has resulted in the increase of consumers being in debt and in some cases turning them into bad credit consumers. Because of their bad credit loans, it would be difficult for them to borrow loans. Fortunately, there are available loans for people with bad credit. It is important to shop around for the best offer than to just take any offer that comes along.

On another positive note, consumers can rebuild their credit and improve their financial future with these credit repair and debt relief options.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Eat well to stay healthy

According to Malaysia Nanban, at least 52,000 people are suffering from stroke-related ailments every year. The Healthy Ministry has also confirmed that 25% of Malaysians are obese while 33% have high or low blood pressure and many others are afflicted with diabetes or high cholesterol.

Poor eating habits, smoking, excessive alcohol intake and drug-taking have been the main reasons for the bad health. It is imperative that children should start young to learn the importance of eating natural food and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This would include staying away from junk food and eating more fruits and vegetables.

Monday, October 29, 2007

Shop at CouponChief for Greater Savings

Time really flies and before you know it, it's Christmas and year-end and the start of a new year. I think I'm going to start my Christmas shopping early this year and I'm going online-shopping this time around. I have found the place I want to shop at. It's CouponChief.com, of course. There are lots of savings with coupons from CouponChief.

An aunt needs a suitcase for her trip to Europe and with discount coupons from eBag, there'd be some savings here. An uncle likes to potter around the garden so a book or two on gardening would thrill him. For these, coupons from Books & Magazines would come in handy.

Going down the list of presents, the wide range of items available on CouponChief makes it convenient to shop there. Besides, there's coupons from CouponChief for further savings.

The importance of sex education

Would you say sex education is important? Even educated people in a developed country like Singapore could fall prey to ignorance. This is shocking but sadly true as indicated in an article from The Star.

Singaporeans blur on sex

Compiled by BEH YUEN HUI, GLADYS TAY AND A. RAMAN

MANY Singaporeans have been seeking help from doctors on how to have sexual intercourse, Sin Chew Daily reported yesterday.

Singapore Thomson Medical Centre (TMC) founder Dr Cheng Wei Chen said the hospital received several people every month, mostly university graduates, seeking their guidance on how to “do it”.

Its urology senior consultant Dr Lin Fa Cai said he once treated a woman who was married for 10 years and supposedly had sex more than 1,000 times, but was still a virgin.

Dr Lin said the husband, who had a doctorate degree, and his wife, who complained of being unable to conceive, sought help at the hospital.

“The couple told me they had sex about three times a week but when I examined the wife, her hymen was still intact.

“He had a doctorate degree but zero knowledge on sex,” he said.

Another doctor, who declined to be named, said a couple in their 30s sought help from Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Medical Centre for failing to conceive after seven years of marriage.

He said he found no problem with the couple but later discovered that the husband withdrew just before ejaculating.

How to sleep well

A friend has been singing praises about a new piece of furniture that she recently bought. It's a bed. When she showed me the brochures, I could imagine the comfort she must be experiencing from one of those modern platform beds. No wonder she's coming in early to work these days and am able to work later hours. She must be very well-rested in such a wonderful bed.

Friday, October 26, 2007

Make Your Own Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner. Have your children got their costumes yet? If not, why not make them yourself this year. I came across this site with some great ideas for home-made costumes. Making your own costumes would save you some money, plus, your children would be sporting unique costumes.

Check out this site, http://www.arcamax.com/halloween/s-119621-488954, for homemade costume ideas for children. Also, you can learn how to stay safe while trick-or-treating as well as get tips on carving the perfect jack-o-lantern.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Need a Loan?

If you are looking into taking out a loan, MagicLoans.co.uk would be a site you'd want to check out. The site is easy to navigate and finding something you are looking for is easy. The information provided is easy to understand and they take great pains to explain. Take for instance, how many of us know what Home Equity Loans are? You'll find their explanation comprehensive and easy enough for a layperson to understand what it is.

The site has a Loan Calculator to help you work out the quote. That is a useful feature. Not sure whether you could afford the loan? There is also a Budget Calculator to help you.

If you want them to call you, you could even do that. Just submit the 'Request for a Callback' and their dedicated professionals will call you in no time at all.

There are normally some general queriess that people want answers to immediately. The site lists answers to the 5 frequently asked questions to give interested parties an idea.

The site is not cluttered and it has a nice colour scheme too. Check it out for yourself.

Benefits of Calcium

Calcium plays a major role in a woman's health. New study shows that adequate intake of calcium may help prevent the spread of breast cancer to the bones.

It's a well-known fact that consuming a calcium-rich diet contributes to better bone health. Eating a diet deficient in calcium, on the other hand, leaves bones weaker and more vulnerable not only to fractures, but to penetration by wayward cancer cells.

A calcium-rich diet can also reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Packing plenty of calcium into your daily diet does more than just build stronger bones and ward off cancer; it also helps you hang on to your teeth as you age, and more.

As it turns out, a calcium-rich diet can help women maintain a stable weight after menopause. Previous research supports the notion that high-calcium diets can help promote weight loss and facilitate weight maintenance. There you go, women who want to maintain that weight may want to keep up with your calcium intake.

The above is from an article from Rallie McAllister's site. You can read the article here on her site, rallieonhealth.com

Cheapest Van Insurance or Your Money Back

Insurance plays a big part in our life. We take out an insurance policy at some points of our life - life insurance, home insurance, car insurance, even travel insurance.

If you are looking for insurance, you may want to check out autonetinsurance.co.uk. They guarantee the cheapest around or you get your money back. This applies to all their products, no matter what you have insured. Also, they offer special discounts of more than 70% off on new policies.

Autonet specialises in van insurance but their range of products include other insurance including Courier Insurance, Truck Insurance, Car Insurance, Bike Insurance, Quad Insurance, Home Insurance, Travel Insurance, Commercial Insurance, pet insurance, and caravan insurance.

Looking for Cheap Van Insurance, you will be able to pick your choice of insurer from a line-up of 25 different insurers as offered by Vannet Insurance. Some people think very little of van insurance but quality van insurance is vital to the day-to-day running of van drivers and their business. When you choose Vannet Insurance to insure your van, you really are in safe hands because Vannet is Van insurance from van insurance experts.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Choose Organic Fruits and Vegetables

In the market, we all pick nice-looking vegatables, those that look so perfect that you think they would taste great. Well, they do...but chances are, they have been decked with pesticides in order for them to be looking so great, so perfect.

Vegetables are not the only ones covered in pesticides, why do you think fruits look so clean and flawless? They have also been sprayed with not one, but a number of pesticides.

According to a survey done by the Environment Working Group (EWG) in the US, peaches top the list of fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides. Find out what others from the ranking on the EWG site: http://www.foodnews.org/walletguide.php

So as not to be over exposed to pesticides, it would be advisable to consume a varied diet of vegetables and fruits. Whenever possible, choose organic.

Play Poker Online

With the hustle and bustle of life, it can get tiring sometimes. We all need to get away form all that stress of life. We need to recharge our batteries, so to speak. So, what do you do to unwind?

Many of us spend leisure time engaging in hobbies, be it gardening, doing craftwork, painting, listening to music or playing a musical instrument, reading and others. And some of us need more exciting activities in our lives. Betting in casino games can be exhilarating. Unfortunately, not many of us live near casinos but these days with the availability of the Internet, a casino is only a click away.

A site I found, Pro360.com, has a whole line-up of almost 3000 casinos where you can play in. With so many casinos, how would you be able to know which are the ones that you'd enjoy playing in? No worries, Pro360 provides detailed reviews for each one of them, easy enough for you pick the ones that meet with your liking.

Online poker, anyone?

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

When in Blackpool, stay at the Big Blue Hotel

If you are planning to visit Blackpool, there are lots of hotels to choose from. But why not choose to stay at the latest and most modern hotel, the Big Blue Classic Hotel, the hotel of all Hotels Blackpool?

The Big Blue Classic Hotel is the only hotel on-site at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. The Big Blue Hotel has changed the landscape of Blackpool and a visit to the hotel will change the way you see Blackpool forever! The hotel was recently voted Hotel of the Year at the Blackpool Tourism Awards. It is the newest hotel in Blackpool.

The rooms are spacious and beautifully designed and each room has state-of-the-art amenities. There are various types of rooms to suit every category of guests. No visit to Blackpool is complete without a trip to the Pleasure Beach, Britain's best theme park, adjacent to the Big Blue Hotel. Set in 42 acres of grounds with over 145 rides and attractions, plus many cafes and restaurants. Don't just believe what I say, check out the testimonials.

Travel the World through Postcards

Hobbies is a good way to keep busy as well as to get your mind off the stress of work. Many people collect postcards as a hobby. These colourful and beautiful cards can give one tremendous pleasure and knowledge about the world around us.

Did you know that the longest covered bridge in the US is in Vermont? For over 100 years this wooden bridge has stretched 460 feet over the Connecticut River, connecting Cornish, New Hampshire to Windsor, Vermont.

New Hampshire is a four-season state . . . winter skiing, summer beaching, spring hiking, and of course, the famous leaf-peeping in the fall.

Below is a postcard of the longest covered bridge. For more postcards, check out www.postcardsfrom.com

A French bed to add that touch of beauty and romance



We all know that a good night's sleep is important. We all need a good night's sleep so that we'll be fresh and well-rested to meet the challenges of the day. At least eight hours of sleep is needed generally but then again it varies from person to person. Some people need less, others need more.

What contributes to a good night's sleep. The bed is the main contributor. A good firm bed is important. We spend many hours of each day in the bedroom so why not make it a beautiful room. Add some romance and beauty into the bedroom. Invest in a lovely french-style bed. There is no need to go to France. You can get one online from French Beds UK. They are a UK-based bed company who currently specialises in leather beds, but they stock almost every type of bed. Their french beds are their new bed collection inspired by their customers popular demand. Check them out.

Pepsi

Translation work can be very tricky as words in one language may come out meaning something else in another language. Take for instance this trivia on the soft-drink Pepsi, borrowed from FoodReference.com

Pepsi spent a lot of money on an advertising campaign in China with the slogan 'Pepsi gives you life' - the only problem was they got the translation a little wrong - the translation came out 'Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the grave.'

See what I mean?

Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Theme Park



Give yourself a good cadio-vascular workout, the pleasure kind, that is. When was the last time you were at a theme park? If you are in the UK or planning to visit UK, a trip to Theme Park UK would be a must.

Pleasure Beach, Blackpool (UK) is one of the UK's biggest tourist attractions and has some of UK's and the world's best rides as voted for by visitors. There are more than 125 rides and attractions and spectacular shows. The Pepsi Max Big One, Infusion, Big Dipper are all world famous and attract 6 million visitors each year. For as low as 20 Sterling Pounds, you'll get to ride as many rides as you dare. Plus your wristband will gain you entry to one of their superb shows.

One day may not be enough to cover the extensive and fun 42-acre Theme Park UK. No worries. Book and stay at their Big Blue Hotel, a modern and chic haven that will take your holiday to a new level of enjoyment.

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Stress is Bad for Health

Stress has been confirmed harmful and contributes to depression, cardiovascular disease and HIV/AIDS. It has been found that stress is linked with the onset of depression and relapse in people who have recovered. Stress experienced in the workplace contributes to cardiovascular illnesses such as coronary heart disease. Stress also speeds the progression of HIV/AIDS.

Health experts in the US pointed out that stress hurts health in two ways. People sleep poorly under stress and are less likely to exercise. They also have poor eating habits, tend to smoke more and do not comply with medical treatment. This is the behavioural hurt resulting from stress. Biologically, stress affects our immune system.

Work At Home With Jewelry


Mothers today no longer need to give up their career to stay at home to take care of their child or children. This is because with the availability of abundant money-making opportunities, wives and mothers are able to work at home. The best part of working at home is the ability to do it at one's own pace. There is less stress and more time to spend with the family. Naturally, the income comes in handy.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Take a Las Vegas Holiday



Everyone needs a break from the humdrum of life. What better break than to take a holiday away from home, away from the daily routines and hustle and bustle for a total rejuvenation. A trip to Las Vegas would be a real treat. Many lament about the high cost of hotels in Las Vegas but it needn't be if you know where to stay.

Rio Las Vegas is where you'd want to stay on your holiday to Las Vegas. The Rio is located a short distance off the Strip but they offer a FREE shuttle to guests directly to Harrah's Hotel and Casino located in the center of the Strip. With the shuttle service running every 15 minutes from 10 am to 1 am weekdays and 10 am to 4 am weekends, it is very convenient. A holiday is not a holiday without any shopping and with Rio so close to the shopping centres of the Forum Shops and Fashion Show mall, you'd be glad you're at the Rio.

Cleveland Browns Tickets

A cousin recently came home after spending several years studying in Cleveland. He is a sportsperson and used to play soccer in his schooldays. Ever since he came back from the States, he has not stopped talking about football and NFL and the Browns tickets that got him into all those important games that the Cleveland Browns played. Ask him anything about football or Cleveland Browns, he'd know it.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Wholesale Clothing


There are many ways of making money working from home. A girlfriend has been working from home for some years now, ever since the birth of her child. She is involved in several MLM programs, taking on bookkeeping jobs, even blogging for money. Being an energetic person, she is still on the lookout for other projects. She's thinking about dealing in wholesale clothing as she has good contacts in the clothes industry.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Personalized Childrens Bedding


For those of us who have pets, a pet cat or a pet dog, isn't it nice to cuddle up with it in bed? Some of us may be allergic to animal fur but would still love the thought of cosying up to a furry pet. You now can. Visionbedding.com makes it possible for you to go to bed with your pet. Well, not a real pet but a photo print on your pillow or your blanket. How cool is that?

Visionbedding allows you to personalize your bedding prints. If you are a sports fan, soccer is your kind of sports, you can even have a soccer print on any bedding you desire. Want to have friends and loved ones go to bed with you? Have photos of them printed on your blanket. That way, you'll always have them close by. Check out their Childrens Bedding. You'd be spoilt for choice.

Recipe for Caesar Salad

We all know that cutting down on calories is cutting down on weight gain. The good old salad seems to be the best bet when it comes to not piling up on the calories. Here's a recipe from FoodReference.com on making the perfect Caesar's Salad.

Requested Recipe -- Caesar Salad
FoodReference.com
What do you feel makes the perfect Caesar's Salad? Jon Ma

Depends on what you mean by 'perfect Caesar salad' - the original used coddled eggs and had no anchovies.

If you mean my personal perfect Caesar salad, I believe freshness does make a difference.

The egg should be coddled for just under 1 minute - it does give a more pleasant smooth texture to the dressing.

I like the taste of the added anchovies, I use 1 or two small fillets mashed well with a fork.

Freshly grated Parmesan Reggiano, freshly grated black pepper.

And I prefer the taste of fresh squeezed Key lime juice instead of lemon juice. I mince a clove of garlic, and then crush that with the side of the knife. I make the croutons an hour ahead. Fresh bread, cubed, tossed with garlic oil and a pinch of basil, and baked at 350 degrees.

Great Savings with Coupons from Edealfinder.com

People living in cities are so lucky. They can just walk into a mall and pick out whatever they want. But folks living in faraway places need not despair either because shopping online can be just as interesting. Plus, shopping online with coupon codes can add up to a lot of savings.

Take for instance, Mondera coupons. Mondera carries items from clothings to crafts to books and computers to a whole lot of other items, practially a one-stop-shop. And with their discount coupons and deals, you'd be unwise not to shop there.

Most of us are not savvy when it comes to tech stuff. If you're looking to buy a computer, why not check out the Dell store and take advantage of the Dell coupons available. Who knows, you'd come away pleasantly surprised with the kind of Dell coupons and discounts you'll get. Online shopping is stressless shopping in the comfort of your home and with savings.



Saturday, October 13, 2007

Exercising our mind

We are all aware of the benefits of exercising our bodies, but what about exercising our mind? Studies have shown that by stimulating our mind, we can ward off dementia as we grow older. We can reduce the risk of dimentia by reading absorbing books or doing crossword puzzles. Though keeping mentally active may not be an absolute safeguard, at least it improves our quality of life, wouldn't you say?

Ways to save on a holiday




Taking a vacation from work is a wonderful way to destress. A holiday away from home is ideal. Some people like to holiday alone while others enjoy travelling with family or friends. When one travels in a group, Condo Hotels is a great way to realise some savings on accommodation. Food bills can also be reduced as condo hotels often has a kitchen where cooking can be done. Staying together also eliminates the stress of having to wait on one another when going out.

A 360 degree evaluation

It is a good practice to seek medical treatment when we suspect something is not right. Unfortunately, many of us are in a habit of letting the discomfort or pain pass and then miss seeing the doctor. In the same vein, as one progresses in age, seeing the doctor for a full medical checkup is a good practice. It is something like a 360 degree evaluation of our body systems. When it comes to health, prevention is certainly better than cure.

Taking care of our backbone

How many of us place importance on the health of our backbone? We think nothing of carrying heavy loads, bending over to pick them up, slouching and other undesirable activities that may weaken or do harm to our backbone.

One of the modern gadgets we lug around these days is the laptop. Being a rather heavy piece of equipment, carrying the laptop in a right kind of bag is beneficial to our backbone. Protect your backbone, take extra care.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Seek Help with Drug Rehabilitation

Some years back, a colleague confided that her family went through some problems at home as a result of her brother getting involved with drugs. He was a drug addict and was stealing from the family. It was a harrowing experience for my colleague and her family. A year after that, she shared the good news that after drug rehabilitation, her brother had kicked the habit and was leading a normal life and was gainfully employed. What a mess, drug addiction can do.

Financial health is just as important in life

We all know that stress is bad for health. Stress comes in many forms. Having problems with one's finances is one of many stress-contributors. Finances is a tricky issue. Some people are good at managing their funds, others not so. In times of financial need, not everyone is able to get help from outside. Luckily, there is now a thing called cash advance or payday loans.

The other day, I read about this site that gives out emergency cash online and the best part is, no collateral is needed and no need for any credit card.

A loan through the Internet is secure, fast and anonymous and there is no need to leave the home to seek it. Once the application is approved, the loan amount is then wired into your bank account.

There are many types of cash advance packages. Some of the common ones are Additional Earnings Pay Day Advance, Maximum Wages Cash Advance, even one called Silent Cash Loan Cash Advance and one specially set up for women called Womens Payday Advance. Find out what suits your needs.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Colours heal, they say

They say that colours heal. I think that's true. Anyone who looks at a garden full of flowers will surely feel uplifted, don't you think? I found this website that talks about colours. Explore the site a bit, some of the articles are inspiring, mostly insightful. Beautiful pictures too. Enjoy the site: colourlovers.com

Dial a flight to a great weekend break

All work and no play.....well, you know the saying. So, it is necessary to take a break to recharge our energy from the strain from our daily activities. You would be surprised how rejuvenated you can be after a holiday. It doesn't have to be a month-long break, even weekend breaks do wonders for the mind and the body. With the Internet just a click away, planning a holiday can be so easy and hassle-free. There are many online travel companies that offer cheap flights, nice hotels and even travel ideas for an enjoyable and memorable holiday anywhere in the world.

Reduce weight to reduce hypertension

We all know that being overweight is not healthy. Being overweight can lead to a number of illnesses and the common one is hypertension. According to a research conducted in Italy, losing weight could lead to reducing hypertension. However, this applies to those overweight and not those who are obese. Watching calorie intake could help to reduce body weight. Exercise is another.

Monday, October 8, 2007

Gifts for Him


Happiness is receiving presents. Happiness is also being the one who is giving the present, wouldn't you agree? Buying for a woman is easy because a woman seems to need more than a man. However, buying gifts for a man is not that difficult either.

Most men like to tinker around the home either on their car or doing something else with their hands. A garage is where you will find him. As a present, I would love to outfit the garage with a nice flooring, enough cabinets where he can store away his tools, a spacious workbench and adequate lighting. What would make him happier than spending quality time in a place that he loves. Gifts for him could be something as simple as a garage. Believe me, and there are lots of things you can get for his garage.

The hazards of high uric acid levels

Researchers in the U.S. have found that barely detectable mini-strokes are attributable to high to normal levels of uric acid. The study which was published in Neurology indicated that increased levels of uric acid could cause cells in the brains to die off caused by deprivation of oxygen. Over time, the damage could disrupt our ability to think, learn and remember information.

With proper diet, exercise and drugs, high uric acid levels can be reduced which would subsequently reduce mini-strokes, according to David Schretlen, study author of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Cash Advance Payday Loans

Not only do we need to take care of our health physically and emotionally, financial health is equally important. Having a balanced life in all aspects is what makes us happy and secure. However, sometimes certain events and circumstances could render us off-balance, for example we may need some extra advance cash to get us over a tight spot.

In times like these, a way to get cash fuss-free would be most helpful. A site I found, cashadvance1500.com may just be the place to go to. They offer short-term payday loans, no need for collateral and absolutely NO credit checks are required.

The process is simple. Consumers apply for cash advance payday loans through the Internet for loans ranging from $100-$1500. Applying for loans over the Internet has the advantages of the process being done securely and anonymously from ones home and the loan process is often completed faster. Once approved, the loan amount is then wired into the applicant’s bank account whether checking or saving account.

Payday loans are a good alternative to lots of other ways of getting cash or a loan. You don't need to have your checks bounce, or sell your personal property for less than it is worth, or even get into uncomfortable situations like borrowing money from family and friends.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Viagra


Back in the old days or perhaps some five to ten years ago, if a man is impotent, he would be like suffering a lost cause or almost a condition with no remedy. He would either suffer in silence or perhaps seek help from traditional doctors who would try to heal him with herbs and other potions.

These days, impotence or erectile dysfunction is no longer such a curse with the presence of a little blue pill, Viagra. This miracle drug is effective in putting the male function back to a man. It restores self-esteem and normalcy into a man.

Available in the market, even online, is one Sildenafil Citrate, Generic Viagra in a bottle of 30 pills of 100mg each. Sildenafil is taken orally as needed between four hours and one-half hour before sexual activity although about one hour before is most effective. Sildenafil works along with sexual stimulation to help achieve an erection. No man should ever have to suffer the humilation and unhappinese of impotence again.

Need a Biker Friend?

Man is a social creature. We all need friends and we feel comfortable and happy when we are surrounded by friends or people who are like ourselves. That is why we form social groups so that we can gather and talk and share the things we value and love.

Are you a biker? If you could, would you like to meet other bikers and make new friends or perhaps find a biker companion? If so, you may want to check out a site I found, biker planet. It has thousands of biker singles looking for someone like you. There are photos to check out too. You can sign up instantly and for free too and start searching for new biker friends and start biker dating. Best of all, you can even search for people in your own area and perhaps start a biker community among yourselves. You simply have to check out the profiles. You will find the people you would like to hang out with. Bikerplanet.com - no other place to be.





Sunday, September 30, 2007

I Saw It On TV

For those who live faraway from town or do not have time to go downtown shopping, watching tv is a great way to know what's available in the market. The other day while channel-surfing, I came upon a program that showcases products found in the market. There were a lot of products being highlighted from kitchenware to personal care to car products, exercise equipment, gardening tools and plants to electronics, clothes, bicycles and lots more. What you'll get is what is as seen on tv. We live in this era where we no longer need to leave our home to go shopping. What an advancement.

Bunk beds are great space savers















Living in a small space need not be uncomfortable. The other day, I visited a friend who has just moved into a new apartment. It's a three-bedroom apartment. Even though one of the bedrooms is smaller than the other two, my friend's clever use of a bunk-bed for her twin girls is saving a lot of space. Bunk beds are great space-savers. Cabinets and drawers incorporated into one can make a neat little study area or office.

Investing in Real Estate

Everyone knows that it is important to have a balance in everything. We need to balance our life to have adequate portion of work and play. To stay healthy, we need a good balance of the right nutrients for our body by eating various types of food and in the right amounts. Just as we take care of our health, there is another aspect of our life that is equally important. That is our financial aspect. To have a healthy financial standing, it is desirable to invest our money wisely and not put all our eggs in one basket. Real estate should be one of the baskets we should consider having.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Goal-setting

Have you ever made goals and felt disappointed that you did not meet your goals?

Many of us have goals but are they realistic goals, attainable and specific? Don't make goals that are not clear because chances are, they may not be easy to measure and thus difficult to attain. Be realistic about your goals. Small measurable goals are much better than lofty ones that are near impossible to achieve. Take small steps and remember to reward yourself for small victories. Celebrations motivate.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Tattoo Dating

Recently, I saw a TV show on tattoos and was surprised that there are lots of people out there having tattoos on their body and I must say they are beautiful tattoos. Talk about tattoos, I came across this dating site for tattoo singles. Just like my previous post on single seniors dating, this site connects singles who are into tattoos and tattoo dating.

The site, "Tattoo Lovers", is simple to join and best of all is, it is free to join. The minute you have signed up, you can begin searching for friends from thousands of tattoo singles who are also looking for singles like yourself. You can even search for someone in your area. Check out countless tattoo singles personals and photographs as well as connect to singles online. Not only that, you can input your profile for others to find you.