Cooking Up A Small Kitchen Remodeling Idea
by Kaye Fretz
Remodeling your small kitchen shouldn't be a difficult task. When you put your small kitchen remodeling idea on paper, just remember your budget. Read on to find out some tips on redesigning our small kitchen.A kitchen should be a place where preparing food and cooking is comfortable. Your first small kitchen remodeling idea should be to incorporate as many cabinets as you can into the kitchen area. An example would be providing cabinets underneath the sink as well as above. With all these cabinets, it's easier to keep your pots, pans, glasses, plates, wine bottles and canned goods.Storage sections can also be made integral parts of your walls to reduce obstruction. Built-in ovens and sliding shelves are just some examples. These will make the pathways in your kitchen cleaner, and you'll also be able to organize your things better.The refrigerator will inevitably be part of your kitchen. However, make sure to place it in the right location. You don't want to place it near the cooking area as this may cause malfunctions in appliances. You also don't want to place it where it will block your way while you're cooking. The best location to place your refrigerator in is between the entry point to your kitchen and dining area for better accessibility.The sink, stove and refrigerator are the three essential components of any kitchen. Their sizes should be based on what you really need. For instance, you might not cook a lot, so you might need just a small stove. On the other hand, you might want a larger sink to handle more plates.If you want more proficiency in the kitchen, pair the sink and stove. Your next small kitchen remodeling idea should be to have some kind of serving bar that serves as a preparation and breakfast table. This is of course if you really want to enlarge a very tiny space.Keep in mind water, gas and electricity supplies. Try to bring in enough sunlight and ventilation with unobstructed windows by the sink while keeping the stove away from windows. These are practical things you should remember to make your kitchen better to work in.Lighting is still an important factor in widening the space of a small kitchen. A small kitchen remodeling idea is to utilize indirect lighting. This is a great way to create a wonderful ambiance and extra depth to your kitchen.Certain paint colors can also make your kitchen appear larger. Cool colors are the best ones to use since they create the illusion that something is further away than they actually are. Blue, green and purple are considered cool colors. If you do wish to use warm colors such as yellow, red and orange, apply them as accent colors. The thing with warm colors is that they appear to come towards you, which is why a space can feel smaller.An extra small kitchen remodeling idea is to make use of a monochromatic color scheme. When using a monochromatic scheme, you use various shades of a single color. If you like the color blue, you can use dark, medium and light blue in different parts of your kitchen. The color scheme will make the kitchen appear less cluttered and therefore larger in size. Moreover, the varying shades trick the eye into seeing more depth.An ideal small kitchen remodeling idea would be to merge your personal style and practical methods. Think about your decisions twice and keep in mind your budget. Study more free tips and ideas from the World Wide Web to perfect your remodeling plans.
2008-04-24
Mexican Food Started Here
Mexican Food Started Here
by Jane Butel
Most do not know the important role New Mexico has played in culinary history. Researchers and archeologists agree that New Mexico was one of the earliest settlements of the Mongolians and Tibetans when they came over the Bering strait to settle the Americas. The area has attracted visitors from before recorded history, who in turn created the pure, often spicy flavors known in New Mexico's foods.Primarily chiles are both king and queen. Chiles themselves have been more developed in New Mexico than anywhere—especially since World War II, when Dr. Jim Nakiyami, a Professor at New Mexico State University gave his leadership to developing many, many new varieties of chiles.And, most do not know that the first American wines were made in New Mexico. The priests, Jesuits and Monks brought the first cuttings of grapes here in the 1620's from Spain, thus predating the California wine industry by 140 years.With Prohibition in the 1920's the wine making died out, not to get started again until 50 years later in the late 1970's. Now there are over 50 wine makers throughout the state making world class, award winning wines. The wines go very well with the chile laden traditional dishes as well as any kind of food or enjoyed alone. New Mexico is often credited with being the fountainhead of the Mexican taste. For it is there that the earliest settlers from Asia; who were the root population of the Western areas of the Americas, first settled and lent their primitive cooking methods and simple, straight forward ingredients to create a simple, frontier cuisine that continues to win the hearts and souls of all who try it.From New Mexico, the earliest settlers went south to populate Central and South America, taking their culinary customs with them. So there are similarities in the native cuisines of all the Americas.No matter whether the chiles are the unripe green ones or the ripe red ones, they both provide the great benefits of capsaicin which is so amazing as an antioxidant.—often cited as the world's greatest anti-oxidant. And anti-oxidants basically are good for us as an inhibitor of cancer cell development among other claims.Chiles enhance your entire body's functions—making your heart healthier, also your entire vascular system, enhancing your digestion, your skin and your waistline. They excite your endorphins more than any other food and on a scale of "runner's high".So you gotta try them. Don't let the spiciness or hotness scare you—the hotter the healthier, however to begin with start mild and work up to hotter. You will be glad you did—but get ready, they are habit forming—nearly an addiction, so you will more than likely get hooked on the wonderfully exciting flavors.However, if you do get uncomfortably hot and spicy chiles, just remember that you can tame them down quickly by eating or drinking anything sweet, dairy or acid such as lime juice or wine.In this simplistic cuisine, created out of less than 10 major ingredients, corn is the real staple with the chiles being the personality. Beans are very important as are various members of the gourd and lily families to the cuisine.Actually the combination of chiles, corn and beans is considered one of the three most healthy cuisines in the world. The other two are Eastern and Western Mediterranean.Perhaps the New Mexican native's favorite traditional dish is Red Chile Enchiladas while most visitor's to our state prefer the Green Chile ones. In New Mexico, when an enchilada (which by the way means "in chile") is served as a main course, it is served flat, not rolled.What most people think of as Mexican food elsewhere in the world, really is New Mexican food. And now, it is the most popular taste in America, outselling all other cuisines nationally. Tortillas outsell bread and margaritas are the most popular cocktail. Amazing, from such simple roots.The flavors are purer, simpler and more robust by far in New Mexico than in Old Mexico, where the European influence was stronger in the development of their cuisine.Some popular traditional New Mexican dishes are Carne Adovado, which was developed originally by the Spanish as a way to preserve pork after butchering. Red chile being the world's best anti-oxidant retards spoilage—a hint the Spanish learned from the Indians. The dish is a simple preparation of slow roasted pork that has marinated in a red chile and herb marinade. Amazingly good, if well prepared.A truly native dish is posole, the bowl of many blessings--a dish made from lime (as in agricultural ground lime) soaked corn kernels. It is stewed with well browned pork bits, chiles and herbs. It is quite flavorful. Posole is a reverant dish due to the fact that posole is the Mother process for preserving corn and corn in the Native religions is the Giver of Life—their Eve so to speak.New Mexico style chile rellenos are another native treat. They are traditionally stuffed with cheese and crusted with a meringue or corn crust and fried. They are quite good as a main dish or side dish.A truly native ingredient is the blue corn, which was developed by the Ancients. It is smoked with pinon wood as they did not have access to agricultural lime for preserving the corn.Sopaipillas were first made in 1620 in the courtyard in front of the San Francisco de Neri church in Old Town Albuquerque. They were first made as a treat for the Indians who attended church.
by Jane Butel
Most do not know the important role New Mexico has played in culinary history. Researchers and archeologists agree that New Mexico was one of the earliest settlements of the Mongolians and Tibetans when they came over the Bering strait to settle the Americas. The area has attracted visitors from before recorded history, who in turn created the pure, often spicy flavors known in New Mexico's foods.Primarily chiles are both king and queen. Chiles themselves have been more developed in New Mexico than anywhere—especially since World War II, when Dr. Jim Nakiyami, a Professor at New Mexico State University gave his leadership to developing many, many new varieties of chiles.And, most do not know that the first American wines were made in New Mexico. The priests, Jesuits and Monks brought the first cuttings of grapes here in the 1620's from Spain, thus predating the California wine industry by 140 years.With Prohibition in the 1920's the wine making died out, not to get started again until 50 years later in the late 1970's. Now there are over 50 wine makers throughout the state making world class, award winning wines. The wines go very well with the chile laden traditional dishes as well as any kind of food or enjoyed alone. New Mexico is often credited with being the fountainhead of the Mexican taste. For it is there that the earliest settlers from Asia; who were the root population of the Western areas of the Americas, first settled and lent their primitive cooking methods and simple, straight forward ingredients to create a simple, frontier cuisine that continues to win the hearts and souls of all who try it.From New Mexico, the earliest settlers went south to populate Central and South America, taking their culinary customs with them. So there are similarities in the native cuisines of all the Americas.No matter whether the chiles are the unripe green ones or the ripe red ones, they both provide the great benefits of capsaicin which is so amazing as an antioxidant.—often cited as the world's greatest anti-oxidant. And anti-oxidants basically are good for us as an inhibitor of cancer cell development among other claims.Chiles enhance your entire body's functions—making your heart healthier, also your entire vascular system, enhancing your digestion, your skin and your waistline. They excite your endorphins more than any other food and on a scale of "runner's high".So you gotta try them. Don't let the spiciness or hotness scare you—the hotter the healthier, however to begin with start mild and work up to hotter. You will be glad you did—but get ready, they are habit forming—nearly an addiction, so you will more than likely get hooked on the wonderfully exciting flavors.However, if you do get uncomfortably hot and spicy chiles, just remember that you can tame them down quickly by eating or drinking anything sweet, dairy or acid such as lime juice or wine.In this simplistic cuisine, created out of less than 10 major ingredients, corn is the real staple with the chiles being the personality. Beans are very important as are various members of the gourd and lily families to the cuisine.Actually the combination of chiles, corn and beans is considered one of the three most healthy cuisines in the world. The other two are Eastern and Western Mediterranean.Perhaps the New Mexican native's favorite traditional dish is Red Chile Enchiladas while most visitor's to our state prefer the Green Chile ones. In New Mexico, when an enchilada (which by the way means "in chile") is served as a main course, it is served flat, not rolled.What most people think of as Mexican food elsewhere in the world, really is New Mexican food. And now, it is the most popular taste in America, outselling all other cuisines nationally. Tortillas outsell bread and margaritas are the most popular cocktail. Amazing, from such simple roots.The flavors are purer, simpler and more robust by far in New Mexico than in Old Mexico, where the European influence was stronger in the development of their cuisine.Some popular traditional New Mexican dishes are Carne Adovado, which was developed originally by the Spanish as a way to preserve pork after butchering. Red chile being the world's best anti-oxidant retards spoilage—a hint the Spanish learned from the Indians. The dish is a simple preparation of slow roasted pork that has marinated in a red chile and herb marinade. Amazingly good, if well prepared.A truly native dish is posole, the bowl of many blessings--a dish made from lime (as in agricultural ground lime) soaked corn kernels. It is stewed with well browned pork bits, chiles and herbs. It is quite flavorful. Posole is a reverant dish due to the fact that posole is the Mother process for preserving corn and corn in the Native religions is the Giver of Life—their Eve so to speak.New Mexico style chile rellenos are another native treat. They are traditionally stuffed with cheese and crusted with a meringue or corn crust and fried. They are quite good as a main dish or side dish.A truly native ingredient is the blue corn, which was developed by the Ancients. It is smoked with pinon wood as they did not have access to agricultural lime for preserving the corn.Sopaipillas were first made in 1620 in the courtyard in front of the San Francisco de Neri church in Old Town Albuquerque. They were first made as a treat for the Indians who attended church.
2008-04-22
Men: How Good is Your Knowledge About Sex, Particularly the G-Spot?
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Don't be Ashamed of Keeping Company with Adult Sex Toys and Products
Don't be Ashamed of Keeping Company with Adult Sex Toys and Products
by Eddie Yakubovich
Some people tend to think or believe that dildos and vibrators are erotic forms of sexual expression. That could be true. However some people actually believe that using any of these sex toys and products can turn them or the experience from straight and narrow to something taboo, filthy or pornographic. It really isn't like that and it doesn't have to be that way for you. It's breaking away from just that kind of mentality. It really is okay to get your freak on and experiment with what will pleasure you and your partner or spouse even more.Sex toys and products are meant to bring that extra pleasure and sensation to your entire sexual experience. The use of sex toys has become so desirable to couples because of just that. Sex toys actually do heighten the whole sexual gratification feeling. Especially the vibrating toys. Although sex therapists recommend discussing the use of adult sex products of any kind first before you decide to spring one on your spouse or partner. You really have to be relaxed and have an open mind to the pleasure you could be experiencing from incorporating toys into your love making. You truly do experience a whole new form of playfulness which actually brings your relationship with your partner or spouse to a whole new level of closeness.With the demands of our careers, the stress of raising children, it does become difficult to cope with the anxiety of now having to perform like superman in the bedroom. It is a fact that a man climaxes much quicker than a woman. So it takes more work to hang around down their. This is all a natural progression especially as we age.We tend to take on more than we can handle at times which inevitably leaves you exhausted and your love life not much to talk about. Often you hear of people saying what they do to unwind after a long hard day. They read a book or take a hot bath or just sit and meditate for a while. These are good relaxation techniques. Now add a sex toy to your personal time for a totally relaxing mood altering experience.It doesn't have to be that difficult. Sex toys and products will bring pleasure for the man just as much as it will bring pleasure to the female and think of it like this people it does most of the work for you. The benefit of incorporating any kind of sex toy or product into your love making is their stamina and longevity. A dildo or vibrator won't tire out and become limp. It will remain as large and firm from your first orgasm to your last with of course with some good batteries. All you need to do really is just place the toy on or in the desired spot and let it vibrate away. Playing with a vibrator is all about vibration. Now add penetration and rubbing and you're sure to hit that happy home run your body mind and soul desires and craves.
by Eddie Yakubovich
Some people tend to think or believe that dildos and vibrators are erotic forms of sexual expression. That could be true. However some people actually believe that using any of these sex toys and products can turn them or the experience from straight and narrow to something taboo, filthy or pornographic. It really isn't like that and it doesn't have to be that way for you. It's breaking away from just that kind of mentality. It really is okay to get your freak on and experiment with what will pleasure you and your partner or spouse even more.Sex toys and products are meant to bring that extra pleasure and sensation to your entire sexual experience. The use of sex toys has become so desirable to couples because of just that. Sex toys actually do heighten the whole sexual gratification feeling. Especially the vibrating toys. Although sex therapists recommend discussing the use of adult sex products of any kind first before you decide to spring one on your spouse or partner. You really have to be relaxed and have an open mind to the pleasure you could be experiencing from incorporating toys into your love making. You truly do experience a whole new form of playfulness which actually brings your relationship with your partner or spouse to a whole new level of closeness.With the demands of our careers, the stress of raising children, it does become difficult to cope with the anxiety of now having to perform like superman in the bedroom. It is a fact that a man climaxes much quicker than a woman. So it takes more work to hang around down their. This is all a natural progression especially as we age.We tend to take on more than we can handle at times which inevitably leaves you exhausted and your love life not much to talk about. Often you hear of people saying what they do to unwind after a long hard day. They read a book or take a hot bath or just sit and meditate for a while. These are good relaxation techniques. Now add a sex toy to your personal time for a totally relaxing mood altering experience.It doesn't have to be that difficult. Sex toys and products will bring pleasure for the man just as much as it will bring pleasure to the female and think of it like this people it does most of the work for you. The benefit of incorporating any kind of sex toy or product into your love making is their stamina and longevity. A dildo or vibrator won't tire out and become limp. It will remain as large and firm from your first orgasm to your last with of course with some good batteries. All you need to do really is just place the toy on or in the desired spot and let it vibrate away. Playing with a vibrator is all about vibration. Now add penetration and rubbing and you're sure to hit that happy home run your body mind and soul desires and craves.
3 Things That Are Guaranteed To Spice Up Your Sex Life
3 Things That Are Guaranteed To Spice Up Your Sex Life
by Eddie Yakubovich
Now you know that it doesn't matter who you are or what your sexual preference is we are always on the look out for new techniques that could bring that something extra to your lovemaking experiences. Some couples are satisfied with what they got going on but the rest of us want something greater.Some people go about this in a very subconscious manner. Searching for what is going to be the next big sexual bang may not be a daily quest to some people or couples. Whether you are gay, lesbian or heterosexual if something is said by a coworker about how wild their lovemaking was last night or perhaps you may glance at an article title that suggests what the secrets are to greater satisfying sex and you stop dead in your tracts to read what that is you are definitely in need of something extra.One thing I suggest is to start with a little foreplay. You can definitely heighten your sexual experience and prepare for what is about to come your way. Whether you're gay, lesbian or straight you can start out by watching an erotic movie together and if that is something that makes you a bit uncomfortable, definitely try listening to an erotic e-book. An e-book will describe and talk about and describe what is sexually pleasing to the couples involved. The moaning and groaning can be very arousing.Secondly, for ultimate comfort and relaxation get rid of the kids for the evening. Send them to grandma's house. Open a bottle of wine and sit next to each other. Talk about what you want to do to your partner. Being sexy comes from the security of knowing that your partner is turned on by you and that all he wants to do is satisfy you sexually.The third thing that is sure fire hit is to incorporate some sex toys. Playing with a sex toy does not mean that you can't reach sexual satisfaction from your partner but the feeling you get to experience id definitely different and should be explored. You know the saying "don't knock it till you try it" well that is the best advise I can throw your way.If you're gay try using a gay dildo. There are specific slender dildos and vibrator products made just for men who engage in anal sex. If you're lesbian you can achieve total satisfaction from a lesbian dildo or vibrator. A product that was designed specifically for women is called a rabbit vibrator. The rabbit vibrator has a dual action purpose. You get to experience vaginal and clitoral stimulation simultaneously. Adult sex toys and products are made from comfortable form fitting materials.Last but not least. If you are the adventurous type and are already playing with sex toys you're probably ready to take things to a whole new level of sexual experience. Try incorporating a sex swing or different cushions made specifically to position your body in a comfortable more relaxed manner. If you have a bad back or knee these devises really eliminate the strain while liberating you from the common missionary or doggie style of love making.
by Eddie Yakubovich
Now you know that it doesn't matter who you are or what your sexual preference is we are always on the look out for new techniques that could bring that something extra to your lovemaking experiences. Some couples are satisfied with what they got going on but the rest of us want something greater.Some people go about this in a very subconscious manner. Searching for what is going to be the next big sexual bang may not be a daily quest to some people or couples. Whether you are gay, lesbian or heterosexual if something is said by a coworker about how wild their lovemaking was last night or perhaps you may glance at an article title that suggests what the secrets are to greater satisfying sex and you stop dead in your tracts to read what that is you are definitely in need of something extra.One thing I suggest is to start with a little foreplay. You can definitely heighten your sexual experience and prepare for what is about to come your way. Whether you're gay, lesbian or straight you can start out by watching an erotic movie together and if that is something that makes you a bit uncomfortable, definitely try listening to an erotic e-book. An e-book will describe and talk about and describe what is sexually pleasing to the couples involved. The moaning and groaning can be very arousing.Secondly, for ultimate comfort and relaxation get rid of the kids for the evening. Send them to grandma's house. Open a bottle of wine and sit next to each other. Talk about what you want to do to your partner. Being sexy comes from the security of knowing that your partner is turned on by you and that all he wants to do is satisfy you sexually.The third thing that is sure fire hit is to incorporate some sex toys. Playing with a sex toy does not mean that you can't reach sexual satisfaction from your partner but the feeling you get to experience id definitely different and should be explored. You know the saying "don't knock it till you try it" well that is the best advise I can throw your way.If you're gay try using a gay dildo. There are specific slender dildos and vibrator products made just for men who engage in anal sex. If you're lesbian you can achieve total satisfaction from a lesbian dildo or vibrator. A product that was designed specifically for women is called a rabbit vibrator. The rabbit vibrator has a dual action purpose. You get to experience vaginal and clitoral stimulation simultaneously. Adult sex toys and products are made from comfortable form fitting materials.Last but not least. If you are the adventurous type and are already playing with sex toys you're probably ready to take things to a whole new level of sexual experience. Try incorporating a sex swing or different cushions made specifically to position your body in a comfortable more relaxed manner. If you have a bad back or knee these devises really eliminate the strain while liberating you from the common missionary or doggie style of love making.
How to Open the Door to an Amazing Sex Life
How to Open the Door to an Amazing Sex Life
by Nat Doroshenko
It's 10:00pm and you are getting ready for bed with your partner. Your wondering what the night will bring. Will you be lucky or will it be another frustrating experience followed by anger and disappointment. You brace yourself and head over to your partner filled with hope and emerging excitement. She looks at you out of the corner of her eye and says, Oh honey, can we please skip it tonight, I am so tired and I have this lingering headache, maybe we can try tomorrow. If you are tired of having the women in your life give these excuses, I am telling you there is an answer. I am going to give you the secret that many women wish their men knew. If you will use these simple steps in preparing for a night of great and pleasurable sex with no room for excuses, your relationship will never be the same! The first thing we need to understand is how men and women are different. Men can look at the right part of your body, or just think about sex and he can get excited and be ready. Many women are different. They are more like a crock pot that takes time to simmer and warm up and then they are ready for a night of making love. Start from morning, when you wake up, mention to your partner how much you love and appreciate them and how you can't wait until tonight to show her just how much you appreciate her. Call her in the middle of the day and let her know how much she means to you and that you can't imagine life without her. On your way home from work, pick her up some flowers or chocolates and by the evening you wont be able to get her off you because she will want to show her appreciation for you. Another thing that will help you erase the excuses from your sex life is to understand how a woman thinks. From the time she awoke to the time she gets to bed she has been thinking about a million different tasks, subjects, and concerns. If throughout the day she doesn't get closure on her thoughts she brings them to bed. Men can close all thoughts when it is time for sex in an instant and open their mind to sex without much work. Women on the other hand have a much harder time doing that. Their brain is still processing trying to find the answers and solutions to the problems they faced but did not solve that day. If you would just find time to come to her and just let her pour out her heart and just listen to her you would be amazed at the results. You will close her many doors, and open the door to bring you closer together and set up the environment for sex that exceeds all expectations. To close the deal you can quickly awaken her body with an erotic and relaxing massage. You don't have to be a masseuse to deliver pleasurable results. You can go to your nearest book store or to Amazon.com to pick up a copy on how to find the right points on a womens body that will not only relax her but set her body on fire that can only be extinguished by you. These simple steps do require a little work on your part but the results and the satisfaction you will achieve will be more then worth the effort. Your women will be satisfied and in return will love to keep you satisfied. I have talked to many women who are truly disappointed in their sex life and agreed that if men would just take time to meet their needs there would be no limit to the levels of fulfillment they were ready to give to their men.Copyright © 2007 Nat Doroshenko of Healthy Male Enhancement.This article may be freely distributed as long as this resource box stays attached.
by Nat Doroshenko
It's 10:00pm and you are getting ready for bed with your partner. Your wondering what the night will bring. Will you be lucky or will it be another frustrating experience followed by anger and disappointment. You brace yourself and head over to your partner filled with hope and emerging excitement. She looks at you out of the corner of her eye and says, Oh honey, can we please skip it tonight, I am so tired and I have this lingering headache, maybe we can try tomorrow. If you are tired of having the women in your life give these excuses, I am telling you there is an answer. I am going to give you the secret that many women wish their men knew. If you will use these simple steps in preparing for a night of great and pleasurable sex with no room for excuses, your relationship will never be the same! The first thing we need to understand is how men and women are different. Men can look at the right part of your body, or just think about sex and he can get excited and be ready. Many women are different. They are more like a crock pot that takes time to simmer and warm up and then they are ready for a night of making love. Start from morning, when you wake up, mention to your partner how much you love and appreciate them and how you can't wait until tonight to show her just how much you appreciate her. Call her in the middle of the day and let her know how much she means to you and that you can't imagine life without her. On your way home from work, pick her up some flowers or chocolates and by the evening you wont be able to get her off you because she will want to show her appreciation for you. Another thing that will help you erase the excuses from your sex life is to understand how a woman thinks. From the time she awoke to the time she gets to bed she has been thinking about a million different tasks, subjects, and concerns. If throughout the day she doesn't get closure on her thoughts she brings them to bed. Men can close all thoughts when it is time for sex in an instant and open their mind to sex without much work. Women on the other hand have a much harder time doing that. Their brain is still processing trying to find the answers and solutions to the problems they faced but did not solve that day. If you would just find time to come to her and just let her pour out her heart and just listen to her you would be amazed at the results. You will close her many doors, and open the door to bring you closer together and set up the environment for sex that exceeds all expectations. To close the deal you can quickly awaken her body with an erotic and relaxing massage. You don't have to be a masseuse to deliver pleasurable results. You can go to your nearest book store or to Amazon.com to pick up a copy on how to find the right points on a womens body that will not only relax her but set her body on fire that can only be extinguished by you. These simple steps do require a little work on your part but the results and the satisfaction you will achieve will be more then worth the effort. Your women will be satisfied and in return will love to keep you satisfied. I have talked to many women who are truly disappointed in their sex life and agreed that if men would just take time to meet their needs there would be no limit to the levels of fulfillment they were ready to give to their men.Copyright © 2007 Nat Doroshenko of Healthy Male Enhancement.This article may be freely distributed as long as this resource box stays attached.
Naked Vinyl Cover Art- Selling Music And Sex
Naked Vinyl Cover Art- Selling Music And Sex
by Robert Benson
Part oneWhen we look back at album cover art throughout the years, it is kind of ironic that some album covers that are released these days can cause such an uproar because they may have a nude image on them or sexual suggestive scenes. But 'naked vinyl' started a long time ago, and, in fact, sold many, many records before it was decided that it is offensive. In this two-part article series, let's explore some of the more interesting facets of 'naked' album cover art and erotica.There is an age-old adage in the marketing world that 'sex sells.' And let's face it, you're more apt to buy a particular product from a curvy supermodel than a housewife with curlers in her hair and pictured in a robe and slippers, or you may prefer a hunky-he-man instead of a pot-bellied, balding gentleman hawking a product.So, taking advantage of this motto, the record labels and specifically, album cover art, used this phenomenon to sell records. The labels released all kinds of music and 'blue' comedy records with one thing in common, nudity and plenty of it.It all began in the late 40's when album cover designers and the marketing departments for various record labels conjured up a plan to sell records by adorning the album covers with nude or scantily clad women. Another slippery gimmick was to make a play on the title of the record, a visual pun that allowed the erotica to slip in subtly and unnoticed.For instance, on an album by Hugo Winterhalter (RCA Victor LPM-1904) called "Wish You Were Here," the cover depicts a beautiful woman seemingly stranded on a desert island with only a telescope and her ripped and cleverly revealing nightgown. Beside her, in a cartoon caption cloud, she is stating the name of the album. And, yes, this worked, the album sold very well and it is still cherished by record collectors to this day.In post-war America in the 1950's, stripping as a form of adult entertainment was in vogue, with some women becoming minor celebrities. Why even American idol Joe DiMaggio had a well-documented affair with a hooker. Sex was selling magazines, posters, calendars and everything else in between. And jumping on this bandwagon, record companies rose to the occasion by releasing hordes of "Music to Strip By" records.Cinema and magazines soon jumped in with big and low budget films and the success of the adult magazine 'Playboy' helped pave the way for an increase in the use of 'naked vinyl' record covers. In fact, famous Playboy models like June Blair, Dawn Richard and Jayne Mansfield were featured on record album covers. Playboy even released a few records now and then, such as 1958's "Playboy Jazz-All Stars LP." In the same year the magazine featured a pictorial montage about erotic album cover art, even using the headline "Music To Make Your Eyeballs Pop." Playboy documented that the record companies were utilizing a discovery that was made popular by the paperback and romance book publishers-that nudity on the covers sells.But the 'naked vinyl' and erotica vinyl cover phenomenon was just getting started. The 1960's brought the public 'stag party' records, sex-obsessed vinyl covers that not only featured risqué music and lyrics, but 'live' blue comedy as well. Kind of like sports cards for adults, these 'stag party' records were highly sought after and collectible.Yes, the public was snatching up these raunchy and 'blue' comedy records and two record labels on the West Coast in particular took full advantage of the opportunity to cash in on the trend. It became an excuse to release as much crass comedy and trashy sex songs as they could. Based in L.A., Fax Records was one of the most prolific labels, and had four distinct 'sex genres' that they focused on. They, of course, capitalized on the 'stag party' themed records, but also included a 'personality' series, a special 'erotica 'series as well as a 'themes and scenes motion picture set' series. These records were all about sex, in many forms, and were both educational and entertaining.The second West Coast record label, LAFF records, focused on the American Nightclub Comedy Circuit and promoted their releases by quipping "Recorded at the scene of the applause, on the stage, or at an intimate party, the live and living heart-tugging, button-busting laughter of America's funniest comic personalities; on LAFF Records just for you!! Have a Party, Have a LAFF!"And LAFF backed up their claims with coarse and crude comedy records including a record called "Tales You'd Never Tell Your Mother," from raunchy comedian Kenny Carol. A country comedian, Sam Nichols' (Cowboy Sam-The Old Cowhand From The Rio Grande) slow southern drawl was a perfect medium for his crass comedy; including a country comedy song called "Courtin' on a Mule." Other "naked cover" comedians included the lascivious Rex Benson, the 'blue' comedy of Bub Thomas, the stand-up dirt of Bert Henry and many, many more.But the coarse comedy was not limited to the men. Faye Richmond, Madame Mame, Terri "Cupcake" O'Mason and many others were all successful entertainers in their own right. All these records invited the public into the intimate world that was popularized by the rich, famous and sexually successful, embellishing "You Are There" or "Rubbing Shoulders With Hollywood Greats."In part two of our look into 'naked vinyl' we will explore a couple of East Coast record labels and look at some other albums that have caused a stir because of nudity.
by Robert Benson
Part oneWhen we look back at album cover art throughout the years, it is kind of ironic that some album covers that are released these days can cause such an uproar because they may have a nude image on them or sexual suggestive scenes. But 'naked vinyl' started a long time ago, and, in fact, sold many, many records before it was decided that it is offensive. In this two-part article series, let's explore some of the more interesting facets of 'naked' album cover art and erotica.There is an age-old adage in the marketing world that 'sex sells.' And let's face it, you're more apt to buy a particular product from a curvy supermodel than a housewife with curlers in her hair and pictured in a robe and slippers, or you may prefer a hunky-he-man instead of a pot-bellied, balding gentleman hawking a product.So, taking advantage of this motto, the record labels and specifically, album cover art, used this phenomenon to sell records. The labels released all kinds of music and 'blue' comedy records with one thing in common, nudity and plenty of it.It all began in the late 40's when album cover designers and the marketing departments for various record labels conjured up a plan to sell records by adorning the album covers with nude or scantily clad women. Another slippery gimmick was to make a play on the title of the record, a visual pun that allowed the erotica to slip in subtly and unnoticed.For instance, on an album by Hugo Winterhalter (RCA Victor LPM-1904) called "Wish You Were Here," the cover depicts a beautiful woman seemingly stranded on a desert island with only a telescope and her ripped and cleverly revealing nightgown. Beside her, in a cartoon caption cloud, she is stating the name of the album. And, yes, this worked, the album sold very well and it is still cherished by record collectors to this day.In post-war America in the 1950's, stripping as a form of adult entertainment was in vogue, with some women becoming minor celebrities. Why even American idol Joe DiMaggio had a well-documented affair with a hooker. Sex was selling magazines, posters, calendars and everything else in between. And jumping on this bandwagon, record companies rose to the occasion by releasing hordes of "Music to Strip By" records.Cinema and magazines soon jumped in with big and low budget films and the success of the adult magazine 'Playboy' helped pave the way for an increase in the use of 'naked vinyl' record covers. In fact, famous Playboy models like June Blair, Dawn Richard and Jayne Mansfield were featured on record album covers. Playboy even released a few records now and then, such as 1958's "Playboy Jazz-All Stars LP." In the same year the magazine featured a pictorial montage about erotic album cover art, even using the headline "Music To Make Your Eyeballs Pop." Playboy documented that the record companies were utilizing a discovery that was made popular by the paperback and romance book publishers-that nudity on the covers sells.But the 'naked vinyl' and erotica vinyl cover phenomenon was just getting started. The 1960's brought the public 'stag party' records, sex-obsessed vinyl covers that not only featured risqué music and lyrics, but 'live' blue comedy as well. Kind of like sports cards for adults, these 'stag party' records were highly sought after and collectible.Yes, the public was snatching up these raunchy and 'blue' comedy records and two record labels on the West Coast in particular took full advantage of the opportunity to cash in on the trend. It became an excuse to release as much crass comedy and trashy sex songs as they could. Based in L.A., Fax Records was one of the most prolific labels, and had four distinct 'sex genres' that they focused on. They, of course, capitalized on the 'stag party' themed records, but also included a 'personality' series, a special 'erotica 'series as well as a 'themes and scenes motion picture set' series. These records were all about sex, in many forms, and were both educational and entertaining.The second West Coast record label, LAFF records, focused on the American Nightclub Comedy Circuit and promoted their releases by quipping "Recorded at the scene of the applause, on the stage, or at an intimate party, the live and living heart-tugging, button-busting laughter of America's funniest comic personalities; on LAFF Records just for you!! Have a Party, Have a LAFF!"And LAFF backed up their claims with coarse and crude comedy records including a record called "Tales You'd Never Tell Your Mother," from raunchy comedian Kenny Carol. A country comedian, Sam Nichols' (Cowboy Sam-The Old Cowhand From The Rio Grande) slow southern drawl was a perfect medium for his crass comedy; including a country comedy song called "Courtin' on a Mule." Other "naked cover" comedians included the lascivious Rex Benson, the 'blue' comedy of Bub Thomas, the stand-up dirt of Bert Henry and many, many more.But the coarse comedy was not limited to the men. Faye Richmond, Madame Mame, Terri "Cupcake" O'Mason and many others were all successful entertainers in their own right. All these records invited the public into the intimate world that was popularized by the rich, famous and sexually successful, embellishing "You Are There" or "Rubbing Shoulders With Hollywood Greats."In part two of our look into 'naked vinyl' we will explore a couple of East Coast record labels and look at some other albums that have caused a stir because of nudity.
Erotic Romance Books - Think From your Heart!
Erotic Romance Books - Think From your Heart!
by Alden Jerry
Erotic romance or romantica is a blend of romance and erotica. These books contain primarily strong sexual content and tend to use more frank language. They generally avoid many of the euphemisms that are used in other books with milder sexual content. There are several sub-genres of erotic romance like contemporary romance, romantic suspense, inspirational romance and historical romance.Romance books tend to be shorter than single-title novels. A few of these novels like Harlequin Blaze are published as part of a category while others are published as part of an anthropology. Themes like incest, pedophilia and bestiality are still considered taboo even in erotic romance books. These topics are generally discouraged by all publishers.The modern romance genre was born in 1972. Kathleen Woodiwiss's "The Flame And The Flower" is considered the most sensual erotic romance book to date. The romance books are published in about 90 languages the world over. These books are available at leading online stores of the UK like Bookworm and Amazon UK. One can also easily search erotic romance books at these online book stores. These books are a favourite pastime for a large number of youngsters and older people.
by Alden Jerry
Erotic romance or romantica is a blend of romance and erotica. These books contain primarily strong sexual content and tend to use more frank language. They generally avoid many of the euphemisms that are used in other books with milder sexual content. There are several sub-genres of erotic romance like contemporary romance, romantic suspense, inspirational romance and historical romance.Romance books tend to be shorter than single-title novels. A few of these novels like Harlequin Blaze are published as part of a category while others are published as part of an anthropology. Themes like incest, pedophilia and bestiality are still considered taboo even in erotic romance books. These topics are generally discouraged by all publishers.The modern romance genre was born in 1972. Kathleen Woodiwiss's "The Flame And The Flower" is considered the most sensual erotic romance book to date. The romance books are published in about 90 languages the world over. These books are available at leading online stores of the UK like Bookworm and Amazon UK. One can also easily search erotic romance books at these online book stores. These books are a favourite pastime for a large number of youngsters and older people.
New Romantic Intermissions
New Romantic Intermissions
by Edward McDay
Being physically comfortable is just one of the ingredients to making your private sensual time more enjoyable. If you have a special yearning for a romantic experience that will make all of your fantasies come true, starting with an adult sex toy with the right lubricant can be the ideal combination.
Vibrators combined with using the right love potion can go a long way to stimulating your senses. They come in a wide variety of flavors and scents, guaranteed to give you a thrill. Whether you choose to indulge with one or more, you are sure to keep your partner interested if you choose the adult toy that tickles their favorite erotic zone.
A soothing, warm massage with a scented lubricant or sensual massager will put your lover in the state of relaxation that is perfect for intimacy. Just imagine all of the tension from the day melting away as your lover caresses your body. An adult sex toy can be used at anytime during lovemaking when ever the mood strikes you.
Speaking of being in the mood, an adult sex toy is the perfect companion when you want to explore your private sensual side on your own. You can discover facets of your sexual identity that you can share with your lover to make your times together special or uncover new ways to pleasure yourself in unexplored areas of your body.
Lubricants help sex toys not only feel better, but also further safe to use. Consider regarding what happens when your engaged in a sex: the body produces natural lubrication so you and your partner don't hurt each other with excess friction. The same sense applies to using sex toys, either with a partner or during solo play. In reality, there's no such thing as too much lubrication. Even if you lubricate naturally, a pat of extra lubricant on your adult toy is a greatly recommended addition. It's better to be safe and slick than sorry and sore!
Whatever your preference, you will find an adult sex toy and lubricant that will take your senses to a new level of excitement. And they come in all sizes, there are adult sex toys that can be used in public and no one will ever know-unless you let them in on your secret! Have fun experimenting with several different types adult toys to see which one your body responds to the best.
With an array of love armaments you will find in an adult sex toy collection; there is more than one sex toy for yourself or your partner, which will offer hours of pleasure and satisfaction. The key to keeping the spark in romance is to be audacious; once your cherished playtime falls into a habit, it is easy for your eyes to start to go off at a tangent... If your lover has begun to take a book to bed instead of you, sex toys products may be just the innovative idea that will put the sparkle back in there eyes.
by Edward McDay
Being physically comfortable is just one of the ingredients to making your private sensual time more enjoyable. If you have a special yearning for a romantic experience that will make all of your fantasies come true, starting with an adult sex toy with the right lubricant can be the ideal combination.
Vibrators combined with using the right love potion can go a long way to stimulating your senses. They come in a wide variety of flavors and scents, guaranteed to give you a thrill. Whether you choose to indulge with one or more, you are sure to keep your partner interested if you choose the adult toy that tickles their favorite erotic zone.
A soothing, warm massage with a scented lubricant or sensual massager will put your lover in the state of relaxation that is perfect for intimacy. Just imagine all of the tension from the day melting away as your lover caresses your body. An adult sex toy can be used at anytime during lovemaking when ever the mood strikes you.
Speaking of being in the mood, an adult sex toy is the perfect companion when you want to explore your private sensual side on your own. You can discover facets of your sexual identity that you can share with your lover to make your times together special or uncover new ways to pleasure yourself in unexplored areas of your body.
Lubricants help sex toys not only feel better, but also further safe to use. Consider regarding what happens when your engaged in a sex: the body produces natural lubrication so you and your partner don't hurt each other with excess friction. The same sense applies to using sex toys, either with a partner or during solo play. In reality, there's no such thing as too much lubrication. Even if you lubricate naturally, a pat of extra lubricant on your adult toy is a greatly recommended addition. It's better to be safe and slick than sorry and sore!
Whatever your preference, you will find an adult sex toy and lubricant that will take your senses to a new level of excitement. And they come in all sizes, there are adult sex toys that can be used in public and no one will ever know-unless you let them in on your secret! Have fun experimenting with several different types adult toys to see which one your body responds to the best.
With an array of love armaments you will find in an adult sex toy collection; there is more than one sex toy for yourself or your partner, which will offer hours of pleasure and satisfaction. The key to keeping the spark in romance is to be audacious; once your cherished playtime falls into a habit, it is easy for your eyes to start to go off at a tangent... If your lover has begun to take a book to bed instead of you, sex toys products may be just the innovative idea that will put the sparkle back in there eyes.
Small Business Ideas That Rake In Big Profits
Small Business Ideas That Rake In Big Profits
by Kevin Tyler Smith
Working as an employee is not always considered as a great job by anyone. In fact, it is hardly the dream job that most of us want. Being chained to the desk, or worse, being ranted upon by a boss would immediately turn any dream job into a nightmare. That is why, more and more people are resorting into putting up their own businesses no matter how small.When it comes to ideas on small businesses, there are so many that choosing becomes the problem. Perhaps, the best way to begin is to know what you actually want. You could have millions of ideas presented to you yet you should learn to pick only the ones that pique your interest. Are you a student who is looking for a temporary summer job? Or are you a full-time mom and wife who would want to prove that you, too, can earn even without leaving your home? Whoever you are, be sure to put up a business that you are happy with.Putting up a small business need not mean that you will have it at home, although, there are schemes that work best for stay at home moms. There are many businesses that can be done outside of your home. But whether you would want to just hang out at home or go someplace else, it is best to consider the feasibility of holding a business on your chosen area. By this, it means that you have to think whether the place has high traffic. If not, think again.There are also businesses that do not require physical office. These include online businesses that you could also consider to put up. An example of this type of business is selling items on eBay. Just look for a good product that you could sell, start building a good reputation, and the end result would be rewarding. Another idea is online tutorials. You could do this with a group of friends who have unique skills. English, math, music and science tutorials could now be done online. If you are good in writing, making an e-book would be a rewarding and lucrative business for you.Here are some more ideas that you could start to work on soon:1. Manufacturing eco-friendly products--examples are cloth bags or water bottles that are made of metal instead of plastic. These types of business require low capital and the best reward is not only earning but also being able to preserve the environment.2. Caring for Seniors--what you would need is a small group of people (preferably with medical knowledge) to care for the elderly. Start with only a small group and you could eventually grow from there.3. Landscaping--all that you would need is an artistic flair and some landscaping equipment, also a handful of people that would help you and you can now go ahead with this business. 4. Rentals of Sports Equipment--this is the perfect seasonal business for the bored student. It could also be done long-term. All you would need is a nice spot and some scooters, skateboards, or bicycles.5. Dogwalking/Pet sitting--if you are an animal lover, this is a perfect business for you. This peaks during the summer when most pet owners are on their vacation and they need to leave their pets with someone.These ideas are simple yet they can rake in some bucks (or more if the business would progress). Even if you are a beginner, these ideas are so uncomplicated that is easy to begin. If you have long been an entrepreneur, it wouldn't hurt to try these ideas as well. Just love whatever you get into and you're sure to stick to it and earn more from it.To learn more about a small business that you can align yourself with, allow you to work from the comfort of home and position yourself for profits without limits, follow the link in my resource box now.About the AuthorKevin Tyler Smith is an expert Internet network marketer
by Kevin Tyler Smith
Working as an employee is not always considered as a great job by anyone. In fact, it is hardly the dream job that most of us want. Being chained to the desk, or worse, being ranted upon by a boss would immediately turn any dream job into a nightmare. That is why, more and more people are resorting into putting up their own businesses no matter how small.When it comes to ideas on small businesses, there are so many that choosing becomes the problem. Perhaps, the best way to begin is to know what you actually want. You could have millions of ideas presented to you yet you should learn to pick only the ones that pique your interest. Are you a student who is looking for a temporary summer job? Or are you a full-time mom and wife who would want to prove that you, too, can earn even without leaving your home? Whoever you are, be sure to put up a business that you are happy with.Putting up a small business need not mean that you will have it at home, although, there are schemes that work best for stay at home moms. There are many businesses that can be done outside of your home. But whether you would want to just hang out at home or go someplace else, it is best to consider the feasibility of holding a business on your chosen area. By this, it means that you have to think whether the place has high traffic. If not, think again.There are also businesses that do not require physical office. These include online businesses that you could also consider to put up. An example of this type of business is selling items on eBay. Just look for a good product that you could sell, start building a good reputation, and the end result would be rewarding. Another idea is online tutorials. You could do this with a group of friends who have unique skills. English, math, music and science tutorials could now be done online. If you are good in writing, making an e-book would be a rewarding and lucrative business for you.Here are some more ideas that you could start to work on soon:1. Manufacturing eco-friendly products--examples are cloth bags or water bottles that are made of metal instead of plastic. These types of business require low capital and the best reward is not only earning but also being able to preserve the environment.2. Caring for Seniors--what you would need is a small group of people (preferably with medical knowledge) to care for the elderly. Start with only a small group and you could eventually grow from there.3. Landscaping--all that you would need is an artistic flair and some landscaping equipment, also a handful of people that would help you and you can now go ahead with this business. 4. Rentals of Sports Equipment--this is the perfect seasonal business for the bored student. It could also be done long-term. All you would need is a nice spot and some scooters, skateboards, or bicycles.5. Dogwalking/Pet sitting--if you are an animal lover, this is a perfect business for you. This peaks during the summer when most pet owners are on their vacation and they need to leave their pets with someone.These ideas are simple yet they can rake in some bucks (or more if the business would progress). Even if you are a beginner, these ideas are so uncomplicated that is easy to begin. If you have long been an entrepreneur, it wouldn't hurt to try these ideas as well. Just love whatever you get into and you're sure to stick to it and earn more from it.To learn more about a small business that you can align yourself with, allow you to work from the comfort of home and position yourself for profits without limits, follow the link in my resource box now.About the AuthorKevin Tyler Smith is an expert Internet network marketer
Starting a Business from Scratch
Starting a Business from Scratch
by J Attard
You must first of all have an idea what line of business you are going to take, affiliate marketing, selling goods on e-Bay, selling e-books and software at Clickbank. Or perhaps you might have your own product, a hard product like boats, real estate or fishing tackle, or an e-book about 'How to Win a Guy/Gal in 10 Days' that you have written yourself and intend to publish and sell. Come to think of it such a Title could be a best-seller and make the top of the charts (lol).In any case, what your should do first of all is to brainstorm your idea. You might have a hobby like sailing, painting, fishing or boating which you could turn into a business. I've seen videos of such appassionados who have made it to the top with websites ranking among the top 3% in search engine listings. Branstorming your idea implies doing research for content, keywords, market demand, advertising methods and so forth. Also you have to think about your capital outlay. No one can expect to start a real business for Free. So work out a rough estimate of how much you are prepared to invest per annum? At this point, I feel that I have to set the reader's mind at rest that I can recommend a business package which is very reasonably priced. Brainstorming takes skill, time and patience IF you do not have the adequate tools to carry out the task. It is not difficult to realize that brainstorming or thrashing out and analyzing your idea in depth is of the utmost importance.You analyze your would-be venture for competition. Is the competition too heavy? What price are they asking for a product similar to yours? What about their Websites; you have to do better if you are to beat them. Would you make a good profit at the price level, considering your costs or would you just break even? Would the project you have in mind be worth the hassle? You have to choose carefully and find a good niche market so that you kick-start with a good level of confidence into a market where the demand is fairly high and you have a sporting chance to keep up with the competition at least.Accordingly you then research your product/service for content, information, keywords, keyword-phrases - the material that you're going to load your pages with. This is the stuff that the search-engine spiders love and thrive on and which will help to raise your website to the top-level rankings. Select the keywords and think along the same lines of the people who click on words when they use the search engines, like Google, Yahoo and others. The keywords are not important in themselves. It is the people who choose and click them that matter. This is one of the best ways to generate traffic to your website. Furthermore your landing page/s would have to be very well-laid out, not too cluttered and easy to scan at first glance. I say 'scan' on purpose, for this is what visitors do, they do not read, they just run their eyes over the first short paragraph or two and you have only 6 to 8 seconds to catch their interest before they press the Back button.Needless to say, that your own Domain Name like 'www.joesbrushstrokes.com' (if you are selling Art, for example), and the Hosting package are vital to your very existence on the WWW and the foundation stones of your business. Other tools that you require to help you on your way to success are a Brainstorming Tool which facilitates the preliminary tasks referred to above, the Blogger tool which automatically generates and publishes a Blog from your Website to enhance search-engine optimization (SEO) and where you would place your opt-in-list builder, accept comments and catch new e-mail addresses for future follow-up and sales. An automated Search-engine submitter would be another precious addition to your tool workshop which guarantees your targetted traffic and cuts down drastically on your marketing campaign expenditure.With a good set of tools which would also include Autoresponders and a Newsletter Publisher coupled with one-to-one guidance and mentoring anyone can make it on the internet. Whether you are a stock trading expert giving advice or a seller of rare book-matches, you can succeed and start earning profits. On one condition only, that you love what you are doing and work with enthusiasm and belief in yourself. I think that you agree with me on this that your self-confidence and determination will shine through your every word and will make people believe and trust you. Learn a LOTT more about LOve, Tools and Tactics (FREE) http://mycps.sitesell.com/kursar.html
by J Attard
You must first of all have an idea what line of business you are going to take, affiliate marketing, selling goods on e-Bay, selling e-books and software at Clickbank. Or perhaps you might have your own product, a hard product like boats, real estate or fishing tackle, or an e-book about 'How to Win a Guy/Gal in 10 Days' that you have written yourself and intend to publish and sell. Come to think of it such a Title could be a best-seller and make the top of the charts (lol).In any case, what your should do first of all is to brainstorm your idea. You might have a hobby like sailing, painting, fishing or boating which you could turn into a business. I've seen videos of such appassionados who have made it to the top with websites ranking among the top 3% in search engine listings. Branstorming your idea implies doing research for content, keywords, market demand, advertising methods and so forth. Also you have to think about your capital outlay. No one can expect to start a real business for Free. So work out a rough estimate of how much you are prepared to invest per annum? At this point, I feel that I have to set the reader's mind at rest that I can recommend a business package which is very reasonably priced. Brainstorming takes skill, time and patience IF you do not have the adequate tools to carry out the task. It is not difficult to realize that brainstorming or thrashing out and analyzing your idea in depth is of the utmost importance.You analyze your would-be venture for competition. Is the competition too heavy? What price are they asking for a product similar to yours? What about their Websites; you have to do better if you are to beat them. Would you make a good profit at the price level, considering your costs or would you just break even? Would the project you have in mind be worth the hassle? You have to choose carefully and find a good niche market so that you kick-start with a good level of confidence into a market where the demand is fairly high and you have a sporting chance to keep up with the competition at least.Accordingly you then research your product/service for content, information, keywords, keyword-phrases - the material that you're going to load your pages with. This is the stuff that the search-engine spiders love and thrive on and which will help to raise your website to the top-level rankings. Select the keywords and think along the same lines of the people who click on words when they use the search engines, like Google, Yahoo and others. The keywords are not important in themselves. It is the people who choose and click them that matter. This is one of the best ways to generate traffic to your website. Furthermore your landing page/s would have to be very well-laid out, not too cluttered and easy to scan at first glance. I say 'scan' on purpose, for this is what visitors do, they do not read, they just run their eyes over the first short paragraph or two and you have only 6 to 8 seconds to catch their interest before they press the Back button.Needless to say, that your own Domain Name like 'www.joesbrushstrokes.com' (if you are selling Art, for example), and the Hosting package are vital to your very existence on the WWW and the foundation stones of your business. Other tools that you require to help you on your way to success are a Brainstorming Tool which facilitates the preliminary tasks referred to above, the Blogger tool which automatically generates and publishes a Blog from your Website to enhance search-engine optimization (SEO) and where you would place your opt-in-list builder, accept comments and catch new e-mail addresses for future follow-up and sales. An automated Search-engine submitter would be another precious addition to your tool workshop which guarantees your targetted traffic and cuts down drastically on your marketing campaign expenditure.With a good set of tools which would also include Autoresponders and a Newsletter Publisher coupled with one-to-one guidance and mentoring anyone can make it on the internet. Whether you are a stock trading expert giving advice or a seller of rare book-matches, you can succeed and start earning profits. On one condition only, that you love what you are doing and work with enthusiasm and belief in yourself. I think that you agree with me on this that your self-confidence and determination will shine through your every word and will make people believe and trust you. Learn a LOTT more about LOve, Tools and Tactics (FREE) http://mycps.sitesell.com/kursar.html
Great Entertainment For Childrens Birthday Parties
Great Entertainment For Childrens Birthday Parties
by Low Jeremy
So you've decided to throw your child his or her first birthday party in a massive way? This is not surprising. Most parents would consider their babies' first birthday parties as important milestones in their children's lives, that's why they go all out with the preparations. Some parents opt to hire professional party planners to get rid of the hassle of preparations, but there are others who prefer to go the challenging (but, actually, more fulfilling) route of planning the party themselves - from the theme down to the minutest details, like the design of the table napkins.However, no matter how much planning and thinking is put into the kinds of food and favors are served at the party and what theme and design it will assume, no party will be complete without the proper kids' entertainment. Children's birthday party entertainment could be in the form of games or visual amusement.The visual amusement part is easy to obtain. You can simply pop in a cartoon and transfer it to a wide screen projector to keep kids occupied all throughout the party, or you can hire either a magician, balloon trickster, clown, dancing character mascot or face painter for a small fee.If you're working on tight budget, one of the child's family members or the parents' adult friends can volunteer to be the entertainer for a day and tell the children stories and sing songs. Why, if willing he or she can even agree to become the clown for the day! You never know.The games part is a little challenging, though, because you will need a good, enticing party host to get the guests to participate. Children are generally shy, so it can be quite a task to urge them to join in on the activities. There are many children's birthday party game ideas all over the Internet, so this part will be a cinch. Also, game materials can be easily obtained from party supplies stores - or you can make them yourself.Naturally, since you intend to have games at your child's party, you should be prepared to give out a prize. Children get inspired to join games because of the motivation and inspiration presented by the prizes. The prizes don't have to be so expensive. Kids are easy to please, so even a coloring book or a small box of crayons will do.Contrary to the usual impression, holding a children's birthday party is not really so expensive to pull off. With the right kind of entertainment, a little creativity, you will be able to come up with a party that will have everyone raving about it for days. Fun is not measured by how much you've spent on a particular event. It's with the camarederie that is developed during.
by Low Jeremy
So you've decided to throw your child his or her first birthday party in a massive way? This is not surprising. Most parents would consider their babies' first birthday parties as important milestones in their children's lives, that's why they go all out with the preparations. Some parents opt to hire professional party planners to get rid of the hassle of preparations, but there are others who prefer to go the challenging (but, actually, more fulfilling) route of planning the party themselves - from the theme down to the minutest details, like the design of the table napkins.However, no matter how much planning and thinking is put into the kinds of food and favors are served at the party and what theme and design it will assume, no party will be complete without the proper kids' entertainment. Children's birthday party entertainment could be in the form of games or visual amusement.The visual amusement part is easy to obtain. You can simply pop in a cartoon and transfer it to a wide screen projector to keep kids occupied all throughout the party, or you can hire either a magician, balloon trickster, clown, dancing character mascot or face painter for a small fee.If you're working on tight budget, one of the child's family members or the parents' adult friends can volunteer to be the entertainer for a day and tell the children stories and sing songs. Why, if willing he or she can even agree to become the clown for the day! You never know.The games part is a little challenging, though, because you will need a good, enticing party host to get the guests to participate. Children are generally shy, so it can be quite a task to urge them to join in on the activities. There are many children's birthday party game ideas all over the Internet, so this part will be a cinch. Also, game materials can be easily obtained from party supplies stores - or you can make them yourself.Naturally, since you intend to have games at your child's party, you should be prepared to give out a prize. Children get inspired to join games because of the motivation and inspiration presented by the prizes. The prizes don't have to be so expensive. Kids are easy to please, so even a coloring book or a small box of crayons will do.Contrary to the usual impression, holding a children's birthday party is not really so expensive to pull off. With the right kind of entertainment, a little creativity, you will be able to come up with a party that will have everyone raving about it for days. Fun is not measured by how much you've spent on a particular event. It's with the camarederie that is developed during.
5 Ways to Use Cartooning to Make Your Company A Super Heroe
5 Ways to Use Cartooning to Make Your Company A Super Heroe
by Rosemary Rein
Go Wild! Go GREAT! Now to WOW!tm Customer Service Training Materials using a Cartoon Character we developed named Fred T. Frog and a Sketch for a 76th Birthday Celebration of 3 Friends.Create WOW Factor and increase retention of your message and brand with Corporate Cartooning.Please don't tell me HRD/Training Managers that you're still hanging those "Employee of the Month" plaques in your lobby that make even the most professional employee look like a felon-- let alone valued and important! Alas, don't admit that your training manuals would even put a die-hard reader of Popular Mechanics to Sleep! Do your Employee Retirement Parties bring tears to everyone in the room, particularly the retiree, because of a lack of imagination or real thought? Well, perhaps it's time to get funny (literally) and create WOW! Training Materials and Recognition Programs that engage us and capture our attention. "Corporate Cartooning"Cartooning and Animation represents a media that engages both a new generation of Gamers as well as the Traditional Comic Book Enthusiasts. Here are 5 ways to put Cartooning to Work to motivate, educate and reward both customers and employees in Training Programs, Annual Meetings and Corporate Recognition Events.5 Ways to put Corporate Cartooning to Work in Your Company:1. Bring the WOW Factor to Customer and Employee Appreciation Gifts. Yeah, sure you can have a thumb drive or specialty gift basket imprinted with your logo to give to valued customers and employees, or you can really show your VIPs how special they are by creating a Personal Cartoon Sketch of them in front of the backdrop of your business. Trust me, with the thought that obviously went into the gift selection and creation they won't throw it away.2. Create a Comic Book for Compliance, Safety and Customer Service Training. It's non-threatening and pretty darn funny when you have a "Dudley Does it Wrong" Character who does everything to irritate customers or violate safety procedures. The visual imagery and demonstration of what not to do is a powerful training technique for getting employees to do what you want them to do.3. Host a Memorable Employee Retirement Party with your Own Bart Simpson. Present a Storybook and a multi-media that creates a heart felt retirement celebration. As a Facilitator, I have used multi-media presentations incorporating photos and music as well as animated characters to recognize the Guest of Honor. The animated characters are designed in the honorees image as well as other key team players who humor the audience with their banter of favorite corporate memories and upcoming plans for retirement. Traditional Roasting can be tedious in the hands of people who hate to do it and aren't good at it. Animation combined with a Professional Master of Ceremonies makes it professional, easy and fun and allows for lots of input from the employees in the planning of the Cartoon Sketches. At the end of the retirement party, the honoree is presented with a literal children's story book as a memorable keepsake.Positive Workplace Campaign. This is one of my favorite cartooning techniques used to develop and promote a positive and inspired workplace. Battle your Negaholics! Remember the rule of Negative Contagion: Negative Energy Spreads faster than Positive in the Workplace. Try using your own Cartoon Character who presents Positive Workplace Messages that are linked to your team's mission and values and clearly outline Rules of Team Behavior.5. Use Corporate Cartooning in Product Launches, Trade Shows, Customer Events and Training Seminars. Note: Not just for fun, but linked to a specific marketing/educational message that creates impact and retention. Cartoon Characters are powerful advertising messengers (Think the Geiko gecko).At Now to WOW! Training Services and Business Events, we put Cartooning to Work for our clients to motivate, educate and reward both customers and employees. Note: Our contracted animation and instructional storyboard artists can turn your project around often within 48 hours all via Internet/email correspondence.Do you want to bring your Annual Meetings, Training Sessions, Employee Celebrations from Now to WOW!tm with audiences through powerful and creative presentations? Contact us at www.gowildgogreat.com or write Rosemary@gowildgogreat.com
by Rosemary Rein
Go Wild! Go GREAT! Now to WOW!tm Customer Service Training Materials using a Cartoon Character we developed named Fred T. Frog and a Sketch for a 76th Birthday Celebration of 3 Friends.Create WOW Factor and increase retention of your message and brand with Corporate Cartooning.Please don't tell me HRD/Training Managers that you're still hanging those "Employee of the Month" plaques in your lobby that make even the most professional employee look like a felon-- let alone valued and important! Alas, don't admit that your training manuals would even put a die-hard reader of Popular Mechanics to Sleep! Do your Employee Retirement Parties bring tears to everyone in the room, particularly the retiree, because of a lack of imagination or real thought? Well, perhaps it's time to get funny (literally) and create WOW! Training Materials and Recognition Programs that engage us and capture our attention. "Corporate Cartooning"Cartooning and Animation represents a media that engages both a new generation of Gamers as well as the Traditional Comic Book Enthusiasts. Here are 5 ways to put Cartooning to Work to motivate, educate and reward both customers and employees in Training Programs, Annual Meetings and Corporate Recognition Events.5 Ways to put Corporate Cartooning to Work in Your Company:1. Bring the WOW Factor to Customer and Employee Appreciation Gifts. Yeah, sure you can have a thumb drive or specialty gift basket imprinted with your logo to give to valued customers and employees, or you can really show your VIPs how special they are by creating a Personal Cartoon Sketch of them in front of the backdrop of your business. Trust me, with the thought that obviously went into the gift selection and creation they won't throw it away.2. Create a Comic Book for Compliance, Safety and Customer Service Training. It's non-threatening and pretty darn funny when you have a "Dudley Does it Wrong" Character who does everything to irritate customers or violate safety procedures. The visual imagery and demonstration of what not to do is a powerful training technique for getting employees to do what you want them to do.3. Host a Memorable Employee Retirement Party with your Own Bart Simpson. Present a Storybook and a multi-media that creates a heart felt retirement celebration. As a Facilitator, I have used multi-media presentations incorporating photos and music as well as animated characters to recognize the Guest of Honor. The animated characters are designed in the honorees image as well as other key team players who humor the audience with their banter of favorite corporate memories and upcoming plans for retirement. Traditional Roasting can be tedious in the hands of people who hate to do it and aren't good at it. Animation combined with a Professional Master of Ceremonies makes it professional, easy and fun and allows for lots of input from the employees in the planning of the Cartoon Sketches. At the end of the retirement party, the honoree is presented with a literal children's story book as a memorable keepsake.Positive Workplace Campaign. This is one of my favorite cartooning techniques used to develop and promote a positive and inspired workplace. Battle your Negaholics! Remember the rule of Negative Contagion: Negative Energy Spreads faster than Positive in the Workplace. Try using your own Cartoon Character who presents Positive Workplace Messages that are linked to your team's mission and values and clearly outline Rules of Team Behavior.5. Use Corporate Cartooning in Product Launches, Trade Shows, Customer Events and Training Seminars. Note: Not just for fun, but linked to a specific marketing/educational message that creates impact and retention. Cartoon Characters are powerful advertising messengers (Think the Geiko gecko).At Now to WOW! Training Services and Business Events, we put Cartooning to Work for our clients to motivate, educate and reward both customers and employees. Note: Our contracted animation and instructional storyboard artists can turn your project around often within 48 hours all via Internet/email correspondence.Do you want to bring your Annual Meetings, Training Sessions, Employee Celebrations from Now to WOW!tm with audiences through powerful and creative presentations? Contact us at www.gowildgogreat.com or write Rosemary@gowildgogreat.com
2008-04-13
7 Ways To Educate Yourself
7 Ways To Educate Yourself
by Trudy Van Buskirk
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." ��" Henry Ford
Educating yourself is probably something you did to start your business and don’t do now. You may think you don’t have time for it since you’re too “busy†with your existing clients or finding new ones. The truth is that you should never stop learning (whether you own a business or not) because it has been shown in countless studies that it keeps you young.
Research and Development or education doesn’t have to take much time nor even be formal like courses that give you letters. It doesn’t have to cost a lot either. Like marketing, a little bit can be done every day.
Here’s the way you can educate yourself ��" painfree.
1. Learn to read and understand your financials and all analysis (your website and your newsletter) of your business. You don’t have to become an accountant or a web designer or any kind of “techie†to do this.
2. Read magazines for small business. These always have an article to teach you something. Look at the ads and see what others are doing. They could be your competition or even your clients. If the writer or advertiser is a client then you have a reason to email them and stay in touch.
3. Subscribe to and read email newsletters. There are at least three kinds ��" those with topics you want to learn about, your competition’s, and your client’s. You always want to be learning or keeping up. You want to see what your competitors are doing. You want to learn what your client is doing. Remember that these can be just online versions of the magazine. Do similar things here but check out the links they suggest, too.
4. Read newspapers. Many of these are going away and being made available online, you never know what you’ll learn in them. Do the same things as you did in #2 with magazines.
5. Read books. This may seem like using “old†technology but it really works. Some people (like me) love to read. In fact, we are even known to read the cereal box in the morning! You can buy or borrow books in countless ways. Go into a bookstore to browse, get a book from one of the online bookstores, borrow from someone else (just be sure you return it) or go to the library. Yes, they still exist and people use them.
6. Participate in teleclasses. These are seminars by phone. Be sure of two things ��" have cheap long distance and know what kind of teleclass you’re taking. Some are at no charge but have advertisements in them and some cost money. Decide if it’s something you want to learn and it’s at a time you can listen.
Many teleclasses are recorded so even if you have something else at the same time, you can download the recording to your computer��" if you sign up.
7. Attend live seminars to get new ideas and skills and to network with the others present. You may or may not have the time or money so put one in your budget for next year and go.
All of these activities can take up a lot of your time so know how much you’ll do of each one daily.
Put time and money in your plan under R&D (or education). Do some every week.
by Trudy Van Buskirk
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young." ��" Henry Ford
Educating yourself is probably something you did to start your business and don’t do now. You may think you don’t have time for it since you’re too “busy†with your existing clients or finding new ones. The truth is that you should never stop learning (whether you own a business or not) because it has been shown in countless studies that it keeps you young.
Research and Development or education doesn’t have to take much time nor even be formal like courses that give you letters. It doesn’t have to cost a lot either. Like marketing, a little bit can be done every day.
Here’s the way you can educate yourself ��" painfree.
1. Learn to read and understand your financials and all analysis (your website and your newsletter) of your business. You don’t have to become an accountant or a web designer or any kind of “techie†to do this.
2. Read magazines for small business. These always have an article to teach you something. Look at the ads and see what others are doing. They could be your competition or even your clients. If the writer or advertiser is a client then you have a reason to email them and stay in touch.
3. Subscribe to and read email newsletters. There are at least three kinds ��" those with topics you want to learn about, your competition’s, and your client’s. You always want to be learning or keeping up. You want to see what your competitors are doing. You want to learn what your client is doing. Remember that these can be just online versions of the magazine. Do similar things here but check out the links they suggest, too.
4. Read newspapers. Many of these are going away and being made available online, you never know what you’ll learn in them. Do the same things as you did in #2 with magazines.
5. Read books. This may seem like using “old†technology but it really works. Some people (like me) love to read. In fact, we are even known to read the cereal box in the morning! You can buy or borrow books in countless ways. Go into a bookstore to browse, get a book from one of the online bookstores, borrow from someone else (just be sure you return it) or go to the library. Yes, they still exist and people use them.
6. Participate in teleclasses. These are seminars by phone. Be sure of two things ��" have cheap long distance and know what kind of teleclass you’re taking. Some are at no charge but have advertisements in them and some cost money. Decide if it’s something you want to learn and it’s at a time you can listen.
Many teleclasses are recorded so even if you have something else at the same time, you can download the recording to your computer��" if you sign up.
7. Attend live seminars to get new ideas and skills and to network with the others present. You may or may not have the time or money so put one in your budget for next year and go.
All of these activities can take up a lot of your time so know how much you’ll do of each one daily.
Put time and money in your plan under R&D (or education). Do some every week.
Move Over Harry Potter, Fantasy Novels Just Got Sexy!
Move Over Harry Potter, Fantasy Novels Just Got Sexy!
by Lydia Quinn
For several decades, the alluring world of Fantasy novels was dominated by such stalwart offerings such as the classic Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. In recent years, huge hordes of readers surged towards the imaginative magical world of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling. In both cases, the genre of fantasy novels was redefined and extended to include new visions of fantastic locales, amazing characters and new styles of storytelling for this popular genre.
Now, thanks to a newly published effort by American author R. Leigh, called The Winds of Asharra, the Fantasy fiction genre has been radically redefined once again, this time for grownups seeking fantasy characters with some sizzle and sex appeal. In short, The Winds of Asharra is genre bending, a combination of Fantasy and Romance novels, with equal parts adventure and sizzle. It's enough to fog Harry Potter's glasses or make Tolkien's hobbits blush.
The Winds of Asharra is 600+ pages long, set in the sensual world of Asharra, a place with twin suns and a purple sky. Unlike traditional fantasy fiction, there's not a wizard, witch or troll in sight. Instead, the reader is treated to such unique and diverse characters as evolved feline-like creatures, intelligent telepathic trees, musical dragons and dream inducing mystical crystal beings. The main characters, two 18 year old Earth teenagers, Victor and Zoe, unexpectedly arrive on the surreal and sensual land of Asharra and embark on a journey of self discovery in a world where adventure, love, sex and home all have new meanings. When Ionera, a troubled Asharran girl with a mystical secret enters Victor's life, his priorities turn upside down and new challenges present themselves including the beginning of an epic quest which will benefit all of Asharra if successful.
While these elements, although unique, sound appealing, there are two reasons why The Winds of Asharra represents a distinct change in popular Fantasy Fiction. Apart from the adventure elements, WOA (as its fans refer to it) adds great romance and humor to its story, elements which are often lacking in modern fantasy fiction. In fact, we found it difficult to categorize the Winds of Asharra. Was it Romantic Fantasy, Fantasy Romance or something else? In any case, it's Fantasy fiction for adults, definitely not for the pre-teen set.
The final reason why WOA should be regarded as decidedly different is the successful effort to develop and insert a complex fantasy philosophy into the book. Much like L Ron Hubbard had done in years ago with Dianetics, Author R. Leigh introduces a plausible philosophy of the Asharrans into WOA, a creative, positive, life affirming worldview that is refreshingly optimistic in these troubled times.
Even the author of WOA is decidedly different and uniquely mysterious as the back cover of the book suggests: "Author R. Leigh is a mystery to local neighbors, appearing enigmatic and ageless, and wearing an ever present red crystal pendant. Some have guessed this author's secret other-worldly origin, speculating that the tales of Asharra might somehow be true. Outskirts Press does not confirm this and will not comment on rumors that the manuscript for this novel appeared in our offices out of nowhere. We urge you to read this book and decide for yourself." True or not, this made us smile and secretly hope that there are elements of the fantastic in our world, waiting to be discovered.
In conclusion, The Winds of Asharra is unabashedly different, worthy of examination by any graduate from the Harry Potter books who is eager to take the next step into a new fantasy universe, the world of Asharra.
by Lydia Quinn
For several decades, the alluring world of Fantasy novels was dominated by such stalwart offerings such as the classic Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. In recent years, huge hordes of readers surged towards the imaginative magical world of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling. In both cases, the genre of fantasy novels was redefined and extended to include new visions of fantastic locales, amazing characters and new styles of storytelling for this popular genre.
Now, thanks to a newly published effort by American author R. Leigh, called The Winds of Asharra, the Fantasy fiction genre has been radically redefined once again, this time for grownups seeking fantasy characters with some sizzle and sex appeal. In short, The Winds of Asharra is genre bending, a combination of Fantasy and Romance novels, with equal parts adventure and sizzle. It's enough to fog Harry Potter's glasses or make Tolkien's hobbits blush.
The Winds of Asharra is 600+ pages long, set in the sensual world of Asharra, a place with twin suns and a purple sky. Unlike traditional fantasy fiction, there's not a wizard, witch or troll in sight. Instead, the reader is treated to such unique and diverse characters as evolved feline-like creatures, intelligent telepathic trees, musical dragons and dream inducing mystical crystal beings. The main characters, two 18 year old Earth teenagers, Victor and Zoe, unexpectedly arrive on the surreal and sensual land of Asharra and embark on a journey of self discovery in a world where adventure, love, sex and home all have new meanings. When Ionera, a troubled Asharran girl with a mystical secret enters Victor's life, his priorities turn upside down and new challenges present themselves including the beginning of an epic quest which will benefit all of Asharra if successful.
While these elements, although unique, sound appealing, there are two reasons why The Winds of Asharra represents a distinct change in popular Fantasy Fiction. Apart from the adventure elements, WOA (as its fans refer to it) adds great romance and humor to its story, elements which are often lacking in modern fantasy fiction. In fact, we found it difficult to categorize the Winds of Asharra. Was it Romantic Fantasy, Fantasy Romance or something else? In any case, it's Fantasy fiction for adults, definitely not for the pre-teen set.
The final reason why WOA should be regarded as decidedly different is the successful effort to develop and insert a complex fantasy philosophy into the book. Much like L Ron Hubbard had done in years ago with Dianetics, Author R. Leigh introduces a plausible philosophy of the Asharrans into WOA, a creative, positive, life affirming worldview that is refreshingly optimistic in these troubled times.
Even the author of WOA is decidedly different and uniquely mysterious as the back cover of the book suggests: "Author R. Leigh is a mystery to local neighbors, appearing enigmatic and ageless, and wearing an ever present red crystal pendant. Some have guessed this author's secret other-worldly origin, speculating that the tales of Asharra might somehow be true. Outskirts Press does not confirm this and will not comment on rumors that the manuscript for this novel appeared in our offices out of nowhere. We urge you to read this book and decide for yourself." True or not, this made us smile and secretly hope that there are elements of the fantastic in our world, waiting to be discovered.
In conclusion, The Winds of Asharra is unabashedly different, worthy of examination by any graduate from the Harry Potter books who is eager to take the next step into a new fantasy universe, the world of Asharra.
Experience Nature, Go On A Camping Trip
Experience Nature, Go On A Camping Trip
by Melissa Thornton
Camping was a necessity in earlier times, travelers, hunters and explorers were often forced to stay one or more outside of a house. These days camping is something we do for fun and for a back to basics feeling. And it is true, there is little change in the way we camp these days in comparison with hundred years ago, we need shelter, food and a warm place to sleep. However, in these modern days, the camping gear is of much better quality then in the old days.
The basic requirements
What you take with you on a camping trip varies from person to person but we all need some general basic equipment. Some persons like to take as little as possible with them and see camping as survival, others need more luxury and take much more camping gear with them. With basic camping gear we mean, a tent, a ground cloth, clothes, food, and gear to prepare the food with, sleeping bag and a first aid kit. You can't go camping without this basic camping equipment, but it is always possible to take more stuff with you. Because more and more people go camping with a trailer they can take a lot with them.
You first time camping?
If this is going to be your first camping trip, start small. Choose a place close to home, so you can return home if something goes wrong or you don't feel comfortable during your camping trip. Prepare yourself and make lists of everything you think you might need. Don't rush anything on the day you are leaving and load your car or trailer with all the above necessary camping gear, and when you have place for other stuff you can take that with you to. But the most important stuff comes first. When it is possible take someone with you who is an experienced camper so you can learn some camping activities.
Planning is the most important preparation.
When you go camping everything comes down to your planning skills, you need to
- Book a camping site on time - make lists of inventory, food and gear - shop for everything you need - check the weather for the coming days - check your car, trailer or RV before you leave - make sure that someone at home knows were you are and how to reach you - secure your home - plan the route you are going to take
Natural explorers
Kids are natural explorers, when they arrive in new surroundings they are instinctual driven to explore and learn everything about that place. A camping trip brings up their natural sense of adventure and another way of living than they are used to.
Safety first
In your basic camping equipment you can't do without a first aid kit, and you might consider buying a complete first aid camping kit because there will be slightly different products in those kits than in a home first aid kit. You should also think about bug repellent, snake bite kits and sunburn lotion. Remember to take antihistamine, pain killers, and prescription medication like an inhaler when someone of your camping friends have asthma. Try to anticipate on everything you can think of most common types of injuries or hazards.
by Melissa Thornton
Camping was a necessity in earlier times, travelers, hunters and explorers were often forced to stay one or more outside of a house. These days camping is something we do for fun and for a back to basics feeling. And it is true, there is little change in the way we camp these days in comparison with hundred years ago, we need shelter, food and a warm place to sleep. However, in these modern days, the camping gear is of much better quality then in the old days.
The basic requirements
What you take with you on a camping trip varies from person to person but we all need some general basic equipment. Some persons like to take as little as possible with them and see camping as survival, others need more luxury and take much more camping gear with them. With basic camping gear we mean, a tent, a ground cloth, clothes, food, and gear to prepare the food with, sleeping bag and a first aid kit. You can't go camping without this basic camping equipment, but it is always possible to take more stuff with you. Because more and more people go camping with a trailer they can take a lot with them.
You first time camping?
If this is going to be your first camping trip, start small. Choose a place close to home, so you can return home if something goes wrong or you don't feel comfortable during your camping trip. Prepare yourself and make lists of everything you think you might need. Don't rush anything on the day you are leaving and load your car or trailer with all the above necessary camping gear, and when you have place for other stuff you can take that with you to. But the most important stuff comes first. When it is possible take someone with you who is an experienced camper so you can learn some camping activities.
Planning is the most important preparation.
When you go camping everything comes down to your planning skills, you need to
- Book a camping site on time - make lists of inventory, food and gear - shop for everything you need - check the weather for the coming days - check your car, trailer or RV before you leave - make sure that someone at home knows were you are and how to reach you - secure your home - plan the route you are going to take
Natural explorers
Kids are natural explorers, when they arrive in new surroundings they are instinctual driven to explore and learn everything about that place. A camping trip brings up their natural sense of adventure and another way of living than they are used to.
Safety first
In your basic camping equipment you can't do without a first aid kit, and you might consider buying a complete first aid camping kit because there will be slightly different products in those kits than in a home first aid kit. You should also think about bug repellent, snake bite kits and sunburn lotion. Remember to take antihistamine, pain killers, and prescription medication like an inhaler when someone of your camping friends have asthma. Try to anticipate on everything you can think of most common types of injuries or hazards.
2008-03-21
Comic Book Prices Only Part of Your Hobby : Book store shopping sale online
Comic Book Prices Only Part of Your Hobby
by Mike Selvon
plug itComic book collecting was once the realm of children who only cared about comic book prices as buyers. They weren't selling or trying to get the best deal. Comic book prices affected whether they could get comic books that week, and how many they could get.
Comic book prices were printed on the items they wanted and were therefore static. If they wanted a 25-cent cartoon book, they had to come up with a quarter with which to buy it.
Back then, there were no cartoon book collection supplies or cartoon book collecting bloggers. Collectors were pretty much on their own. They made their choices according to what they liked.
Then they grew up. Comic book prices went up. But they also discovered that many people were getting rid of their old collections and that they were able to buy books that they had always wanted.
Savvy collectors who were getting rid of their books reasoned that people would be willing to pay good money for books they really wanted. A new kind of cartoon book market was born.
As this market evolves and becomes more complicated, collectors have begun to trade more than cartoon books; they have begun trading information.
Whole businesses have grown up around selling cartoon book collection supplies and cartoon book collecting bloggers are out there filling the Internet with all kinds of information.
There is an infinite number of variables that cause comic book prices to go up or down. Of course, it can all be filed under the law of supply and demand, but so many things affect demand that it takes an expert just to make an educated guess. And cartoon book collecting bloggers don't have to have any special credentials to dispense information.
All they have to be is convincing. So if you are searching for the best way to handle collecting, buying and selling, or the best cartoon book collection supplies to buy, it's best to look at a lot of sources, to cross reference, and to look very skeptically at what people say.
If you are a beginning collector, decide on the comic book collection supplies that you will need to start your collection. If you plan on buying and selling comic books, for instance, keep a system of the ones you buy and sell.
Also, buy a cartoon book price guide so you can keep up with the latest trends in the industry. With enough research, you will be able to tell experts from beginners in the cartoon book field.
Comic book collecting was once a simple and fun pastime that was meant for kids. In the last few decades, though, it has become a way to make money because of their increasing value over the years.
Comic book prices have increased as a result of their potential. But cartoon book collecting can still be fun. If had a collection as a kid, you can find the comic book prices on the market and sell them if you'd like.
Or, if you'd rather, just learn more about the industry so you know what kind of precious commodities you have in your possession. With the wide selection of cartoon book collection supplies and comic book collection bloggers, there is an entirely new aspect to the entire industry.
by Mike Selvon
plug itComic book collecting was once the realm of children who only cared about comic book prices as buyers. They weren't selling or trying to get the best deal. Comic book prices affected whether they could get comic books that week, and how many they could get.
Comic book prices were printed on the items they wanted and were therefore static. If they wanted a 25-cent cartoon book, they had to come up with a quarter with which to buy it.
Back then, there were no cartoon book collection supplies or cartoon book collecting bloggers. Collectors were pretty much on their own. They made their choices according to what they liked.
Then they grew up. Comic book prices went up. But they also discovered that many people were getting rid of their old collections and that they were able to buy books that they had always wanted.
Savvy collectors who were getting rid of their books reasoned that people would be willing to pay good money for books they really wanted. A new kind of cartoon book market was born.
As this market evolves and becomes more complicated, collectors have begun to trade more than cartoon books; they have begun trading information.
Whole businesses have grown up around selling cartoon book collection supplies and cartoon book collecting bloggers are out there filling the Internet with all kinds of information.
There is an infinite number of variables that cause comic book prices to go up or down. Of course, it can all be filed under the law of supply and demand, but so many things affect demand that it takes an expert just to make an educated guess. And cartoon book collecting bloggers don't have to have any special credentials to dispense information.
All they have to be is convincing. So if you are searching for the best way to handle collecting, buying and selling, or the best cartoon book collection supplies to buy, it's best to look at a lot of sources, to cross reference, and to look very skeptically at what people say.
If you are a beginning collector, decide on the comic book collection supplies that you will need to start your collection. If you plan on buying and selling comic books, for instance, keep a system of the ones you buy and sell.
Also, buy a cartoon book price guide so you can keep up with the latest trends in the industry. With enough research, you will be able to tell experts from beginners in the cartoon book field.
Comic book collecting was once a simple and fun pastime that was meant for kids. In the last few decades, though, it has become a way to make money because of their increasing value over the years.
Comic book prices have increased as a result of their potential. But cartoon book collecting can still be fun. If had a collection as a kid, you can find the comic book prices on the market and sell them if you'd like.
Or, if you'd rather, just learn more about the industry so you know what kind of precious commodities you have in your possession. With the wide selection of cartoon book collection supplies and comic book collection bloggers, there is an entirely new aspect to the entire industry.
Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide Most Important Book in Collection : Book store online
Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide Most Important Book in Collection
by Mike Selvon
plug itNo matter what kind of collecting you are doing, it is a good idea to have an up-to-date version of the Official Overstreet Cartoon Book Price Guide. After all, it is considered the most important price guide for comics, no matter what kind of collecting you are doing, even category cartoon book collecting.
The Official Overstreet Price Guide has all kinds of useful information for collectors, not just prices. They don't call the Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide the bible of the price guides for nothing.
Category comic book collecting is especially interesting anyway. That means that you've put some thought into assembling an actual set or a series, and some of those can be pretty long.
A Star Wars cartoon book collection, for instance, is much more interesting than a random collection of superhero comics, isn't it? That's because you have an entire story with evolution and development right at your fingertips.
And to know that you put in the time and the consideration to assemble it is an accomplishment. That's why you need to keep up with your copies of the Official Overstreet Price Guide to make your hard work mean something.
When you are into category cartoon book collecting and have something like a Star Wars cartoon book collection, then you really should know how much it is worth. If you ever do intend to sell, you may actually have a better chance with a series or a category, because people often like to purchase something complete if they're going to bother purchasing anything at all.
Use the Official Overstreet Cartoon Book Price Guide to do your research on what the cartoon book market is doing and don't accept anything but a fair price. Or an unfair price that works in your favor.
An Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide will give you information like market reports and key sales, as well as tips on grading and collecting. So, even though it is the premiere price guide, it isn't just a price guide. Gemstone knows that so much more goes into assembling a good collection.
The fact is, category cartoon book collecting is more of an art than other kinds of collecting, simply because of the thought that has to go into it. And it is possible, when you are assembling something like a Star Wars cartoon book collection, to have something that's incomplete, and that isn't worth nearly as much as something that's complete.
No matter your reasons for collecting in the first place, it's good to know what you have and where you stand in the marketplace. Your copy of the Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide will help you do that.
by Mike Selvon
plug itNo matter what kind of collecting you are doing, it is a good idea to have an up-to-date version of the Official Overstreet Cartoon Book Price Guide. After all, it is considered the most important price guide for comics, no matter what kind of collecting you are doing, even category cartoon book collecting.
The Official Overstreet Price Guide has all kinds of useful information for collectors, not just prices. They don't call the Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide the bible of the price guides for nothing.
Category comic book collecting is especially interesting anyway. That means that you've put some thought into assembling an actual set or a series, and some of those can be pretty long.
A Star Wars cartoon book collection, for instance, is much more interesting than a random collection of superhero comics, isn't it? That's because you have an entire story with evolution and development right at your fingertips.
And to know that you put in the time and the consideration to assemble it is an accomplishment. That's why you need to keep up with your copies of the Official Overstreet Price Guide to make your hard work mean something.
When you are into category cartoon book collecting and have something like a Star Wars cartoon book collection, then you really should know how much it is worth. If you ever do intend to sell, you may actually have a better chance with a series or a category, because people often like to purchase something complete if they're going to bother purchasing anything at all.
Use the Official Overstreet Cartoon Book Price Guide to do your research on what the cartoon book market is doing and don't accept anything but a fair price. Or an unfair price that works in your favor.
An Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide will give you information like market reports and key sales, as well as tips on grading and collecting. So, even though it is the premiere price guide, it isn't just a price guide. Gemstone knows that so much more goes into assembling a good collection.
The fact is, category cartoon book collecting is more of an art than other kinds of collecting, simply because of the thought that has to go into it. And it is possible, when you are assembling something like a Star Wars cartoon book collection, to have something that's incomplete, and that isn't worth nearly as much as something that's complete.
No matter your reasons for collecting in the first place, it's good to know what you have and where you stand in the marketplace. Your copy of the Official Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide will help you do that.
2008-03-11
Not Stocked At The Ballet Store - Your Ability To Concentrate : Book store shopping sale online
Not Stocked At The Ballet Store - Your Ability To Concentrate
by Dianne M. Buxton
Advancing in ballet, and into pointe shoes is determined by some finer details other than age, experience and muscle strength. Your ability to concentrate, to form neural pathways (learning new things through concentration and repetition) and to create the correct muscle memory will show that you can go on to pointe work. You must be able to work safely, with no distractions. If you are a little tired, or having an "off day", your ability to concentrate will get you through.
Holding back a young dance student from pointe work, who has the near-perfect physique, allowing for accurate placement and tidy looking exercises, is sometimes advisable.
The extent of muscular strength may not be present yet. Just as important, the maturity and ability to concentrate may not be developed.
The advantage of practising pre-pointe foot exercises is that a student has focused on some finer details of muscle work in the tiny intrinsic foot muscles. These muscles do not get developed well in our footwear, generally.
Specific exercises using the toes like you are playing a piano, or switching off lifting the big toe from the floor, then the other four toes, develop the foot muscles.
But first, the neural pathways are developed. The ability to concentrate on these tiny movements trains the brain to recognize what you want.
Then, after repetitions of the correct movements, the brain connects immediately with the right muscles and the correct movement results. That's muscle memory. And the strength follows.
I've often recommended stretching while you are watching a movie, or studying. Sprawled on the floor with a book, in second position, and slowly stretching and backing off when pain occurs, does not take the same kind of focus.
What you cannot get on the shelf at the ballet store, you can get with practise. Your brain will build neural pathways any way you want. If the technique is accurate, hurrah. If not, you will at some point have to unlearn, and learn again. That is more difficult.
If your power of concentration is not developed, no problem. You just repeat a correctly learned exercise. Your fantastic brain takes over. You feel your muscles and every single part of a movement. THEN you start to build strength.
And when you get into pointe shoes, you already have a better ability to concentrate, a good muscle memory from well built neural pathways, and a measure of control.
Some excellent tips and tricks to build strength, muscle memory, and understanding faster, are provided here.
by Dianne M. Buxton
Advancing in ballet, and into pointe shoes is determined by some finer details other than age, experience and muscle strength. Your ability to concentrate, to form neural pathways (learning new things through concentration and repetition) and to create the correct muscle memory will show that you can go on to pointe work. You must be able to work safely, with no distractions. If you are a little tired, or having an "off day", your ability to concentrate will get you through.
Holding back a young dance student from pointe work, who has the near-perfect physique, allowing for accurate placement and tidy looking exercises, is sometimes advisable.
The extent of muscular strength may not be present yet. Just as important, the maturity and ability to concentrate may not be developed.
The advantage of practising pre-pointe foot exercises is that a student has focused on some finer details of muscle work in the tiny intrinsic foot muscles. These muscles do not get developed well in our footwear, generally.
Specific exercises using the toes like you are playing a piano, or switching off lifting the big toe from the floor, then the other four toes, develop the foot muscles.
But first, the neural pathways are developed. The ability to concentrate on these tiny movements trains the brain to recognize what you want.
Then, after repetitions of the correct movements, the brain connects immediately with the right muscles and the correct movement results. That's muscle memory. And the strength follows.
I've often recommended stretching while you are watching a movie, or studying. Sprawled on the floor with a book, in second position, and slowly stretching and backing off when pain occurs, does not take the same kind of focus.
What you cannot get on the shelf at the ballet store, you can get with practise. Your brain will build neural pathways any way you want. If the technique is accurate, hurrah. If not, you will at some point have to unlearn, and learn again. That is more difficult.
If your power of concentration is not developed, no problem. You just repeat a correctly learned exercise. Your fantastic brain takes over. You feel your muscles and every single part of a movement. THEN you start to build strength.
And when you get into pointe shoes, you already have a better ability to concentrate, a good muscle memory from well built neural pathways, and a measure of control.
Some excellent tips and tricks to build strength, muscle memory, and understanding faster, are provided here.
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