I have come across this new car dealers website and I would surely like to write something about it.
I was searching for car dealers near my area when I found this website. Its called Wexu, (I don't know what does this name
stands for (wexu.com)) but it provides quite huge database of all local car dealers in any state, or even in cities of
America. For example, lets say if you are looking for a Ford car dealers in Chicago, the you can just checkout Ford Chicago or similarly Toyota Houston for Toyota car dealers in Houston. I tried even smaller
cities and it worked great for them also. I am really impressed. I have been looking for such a car dealers site from long.
So if you are looking for any local dealers of car and don't know where to look for, I would surely recommended this small online car dealers website to help you. I am sure it would be of great help to you.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Wedding Makeup That Lasts
Wedding Makeup that Lasts
On your big day, you want your wedding makeup to last. Not only that, but you want to look stunning in your photographs. In order to insure that your makeup will last as long as possible, it may be best to hire a professional to take care of it. However, here is some advice to keep in mind even if you do hire a makeup artist.
Use a makeup base. Several cosmetic companies offer products that go on under your eye makeup or lipstick that help your makeup last. Eye makeup base provides a layer that your eyeshadow and eyeliner can adhere to. This prevents creasing and helps the colour stay on longer. They offer similar products for lipstick. However, try to find a lipstick base that is also moisturizing. Some products contain ingredients that dry the lips out. You'll need your lips to stay nice and moist so you can smile all day.
Get rid of extra shine. A shiny face looks even worse in photographs, especially if the photographer uses a flash. After washing your face, apply an oil controlling product. After that absorbs, apply a thin layer of loose powder. Apply foundation and the rest of your makeup as usual. Follow up with another thin layer of loose powder. Carry some pressed powder with you so you can control any shine as the day progresses.
Lasting lipstick. One of the first things to fade is your lipstick. Follow these tips that will help your lipstick last. First, apply a moisturizing lip base. Then, apply lip liner in a shade that is a little darker than your lipstick. Use a soft pencil. Fill the lips in with the pencil. Apply one coat of lipstick and blot gently. Apply another coat of lipstick but this time do not blot. Press a thin layer of facial tissue gently to your lips. Using a large brush, apply a thin layer of pressed powder to the tissue. The tissue acts as a screen, letting in only a small amount of powder. The powder helps the lipstick set and keeps it on longer.
Pack a makeup bag. No matter how hard you try to create a lasting look, you still may need to do some minor touch ups throughout the day. Pack pressed powder, lipstick, mascara, and eyeshadow just in case your colour needs a boost.
Sally Lopez is a freelance writer and marketing manager of Marcell "Professional Make-up Artists".To learn more about wedding makeup and the latest makeup tips visit www.marcell.com.au.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Tips For Finding A Good Name For Your Website
Tips for Finding a Good Name for Your Website
With hundreds of millions of websites are on the net, finding a good name for your new website has become more and more challenging. If you do a domain name search or whois search, you’ll need to spend hours to finally confirm a name which isn’t registered already. There’s a few tips for coming up a good and unique domain name.
1) Use the combination of two word phrases that is meaningful - For instance, you are searching for a domain name for an article directory, anything related to article is likely taken already - ezine articles, article city, article depot. Recto is a much less used word somehow related to writing or articles, it’s taken too. You’ll have better chance for a unique name if one of two words is used less frequently.
2) Use neutral name - A domain name doesn’t have to be explicitly related to your online operation. A directory site doesn’t have to have the word directory in it. Intel works better than Intel Computer, and Walmart works better Walmart grocery store.
3) Be Creative - Domain name could be very creative. Tropical Rain would well be a good name for a general blog site. “A small orange“, in fact, is a name of a small web hosting company.
4) Try a different top level domain option - .com is favored by most businesses and individuals. If you can’t register a domain name with .com, try .info, .us, .net, or .ws.
The difficulty in searching for domain name is partly due to those domainers who register thousands or more of domain names at a few dollars per domain or less. They’ll sell for hundreds, thousands or even more when someone is desperately wants a domain name they own. On popular webmaster forums, you see almost everyday that webmasters are willing to pay for a few dollars for domain name suggestion.
It takes time and creativity to come up with an ideal domain name, and a kill domain name will make a huge difference too. It is estimated that type-in traffic is about 5-15% of search traffic. The domain name such as “candy”, “gifts”, or “wine” will worth a lot of money.
With hundreds of millions of websites are on the net, finding a good name for your new website has become more and more challenging. If you do a domain name search or whois search, you’ll need to spend hours to finally confirm a name which isn’t registered already. There’s a few tips for coming up a good and unique domain name.
1) Use the combination of two word phrases that is meaningful - For instance, you are searching for a domain name for an article directory, anything related to article is likely taken already - ezine articles, article city, article depot. Recto is a much less used word somehow related to writing or articles, it’s taken too. You’ll have better chance for a unique name if one of two words is used less frequently.
2) Use neutral name - A domain name doesn’t have to be explicitly related to your online operation. A directory site doesn’t have to have the word directory in it. Intel works better than Intel Computer, and Walmart works better Walmart grocery store.
3) Be Creative - Domain name could be very creative. Tropical Rain would well be a good name for a general blog site. “A small orange“, in fact, is a name of a small web hosting company.
4) Try a different top level domain option - .com is favored by most businesses and individuals. If you can’t register a domain name with .com, try .info, .us, .net, or .ws.
The difficulty in searching for domain name is partly due to those domainers who register thousands or more of domain names at a few dollars per domain or less. They’ll sell for hundreds, thousands or even more when someone is desperately wants a domain name they own. On popular webmaster forums, you see almost everyday that webmasters are willing to pay for a few dollars for domain name suggestion.
It takes time and creativity to come up with an ideal domain name, and a kill domain name will make a huge difference too. It is estimated that type-in traffic is about 5-15% of search traffic. The domain name such as “candy”, “gifts”, or “wine” will worth a lot of money.
Thank You Candy Makers
With all this fuss about chocolates and candies, and after spending several years of relishing, chewing, and nibbling each morsel of those amazing sweets, I’ve often thought of all those goodies I’ve tasted and the ingenuity of its creators. After much pondering, I finally decided that the producers of the best candies I’ve eaten ought to be given proper credit. Thus, I’ve summed up the top three companies (not arranged in any order) that produce the best confections in the candy industry and cited examples of their finest products: Willy Wonka Candy, Ce De, and Haribo.
I have always craved for this two-flavored tiny tangy, crunchy candies in a small handy box since I was in grade school - the Nerds. And I have Willy Wonka Candy to thank for. Willy Wonka products are a classic favorite of mine and this company is known for its range of chocolate bars. In fact, their most famous product is the Wonka Bar – the only milk chocolate bar that contains crunchy graham pieces inside.
If you’re wondering who created those sweet, fruit-flavored, tablet-style Smarties (also known as Rockets outside the US), you’re looking at Ce De Candy. What I really like about this company, aside from the fact that they produced Smarties, is their concept of edible accessories – the Candy Necklaces and Candy Watches. Imagine accessorizing yourself and eating out of your wrist at any given time. Amazing right?
And then there’s Gummy Bears, those raspberry, pineapple, orange, strawberry, and lemon chewy sweets. Voted as “Kids Superbrands 2006”, Haribo’s the producer of the hugely popular Gummy Bear. Haribo’s success with Gummy Bears set off their production of other gummy animals and objects such as worms, hamburgers, and cola bottles (my three favorites among all their products).
I read somewhere that, “It's never too early or too late for chocolate.” For me, it’s not just chocolate; it encompasses all types of sweets you can come up with. No matter what people say, candies and chocolates ARE for everyone and can be eaten during any occasion (they’re especially handy in those depressed, I-need-time-to-think occasions). And with all these, we really should be grateful to those that took their time to be able to produce these excellent confections… Thank you Candy Makers!
I have always craved for this two-flavored tiny tangy, crunchy candies in a small handy box since I was in grade school - the Nerds. And I have Willy Wonka Candy to thank for. Willy Wonka products are a classic favorite of mine and this company is known for its range of chocolate bars. In fact, their most famous product is the Wonka Bar – the only milk chocolate bar that contains crunchy graham pieces inside.
If you’re wondering who created those sweet, fruit-flavored, tablet-style Smarties (also known as Rockets outside the US), you’re looking at Ce De Candy. What I really like about this company, aside from the fact that they produced Smarties, is their concept of edible accessories – the Candy Necklaces and Candy Watches. Imagine accessorizing yourself and eating out of your wrist at any given time. Amazing right?
And then there’s Gummy Bears, those raspberry, pineapple, orange, strawberry, and lemon chewy sweets. Voted as “Kids Superbrands 2006”, Haribo’s the producer of the hugely popular Gummy Bear. Haribo’s success with Gummy Bears set off their production of other gummy animals and objects such as worms, hamburgers, and cola bottles (my three favorites among all their products).
I read somewhere that, “It's never too early or too late for chocolate.” For me, it’s not just chocolate; it encompasses all types of sweets you can come up with. No matter what people say, candies and chocolates ARE for everyone and can be eaten during any occasion (they’re especially handy in those depressed, I-need-time-to-think occasions). And with all these, we really should be grateful to those that took their time to be able to produce these excellent confections… Thank you Candy Makers!
The Advantages of Internet Marketing for Small Businesses
Effective marketing defines the success or failure for businesses of any size. You won't have one single customer unless they know your products no matter how good your products or service are. They won't buy from you unless they know your products and think they're good and worth their money. Small businesses have traditionally used yellow page listing, ads on local newspapers, or word of the mouth to reach target market. The emergence and popularity of Internet give them the leverage to compete against large corporations. A small business faces more challenges than large corporations that have access to vast resources to promote their products and services.
In major US cities, local Internet marketing firms are armed with technology and experience to help small business for online promotion. For instance, a Boston moving company or a Boston personal injury lawyer may seek help from a Boston Internet Marketing company for its online marketing. A major effort of online marketing is Web marketing besides email marketing etc. Web marketing or Web presence involves with creation of quality Web sites, bring visitors to the Websites, and convert the visitors to the customers. When it comes to the Web design, the Boston moving company may search for a Boston Web design company that suits the needs. A Boston SEO company, on the other hand, will work on generating visitors and conversion. SEO or Search Engine Optimization is the process and techniques that generate search traffic. Since both Web design and SEO are the integral parts of Internet marketing. The chances are a small business will find a few online marketing firms that offer complete online marketing solution.
Marketing is a process intended to make consumers aware of certain products and services whether you make sales online or not. Goods can be acquired at your local store or via Internet. Even for small businesses that don't operate or plan to operate e-commerce website for online transaction, an effective website will service as an online brochure to help your customers to research your products further before they go to your store for purchase.
While the Boston SEO company may have the expertise to design the web site and bring the visitors to your site, it is the owner of the business who understands the customers and the products best. The active involvement of the business owner and the proactive interaction with the SEO company of your choice is the start point to the online marketing success.
In major US cities, local Internet marketing firms are armed with technology and experience to help small business for online promotion. For instance, a Boston moving company or a Boston personal injury lawyer may seek help from a Boston Internet Marketing company for its online marketing. A major effort of online marketing is Web marketing besides email marketing etc. Web marketing or Web presence involves with creation of quality Web sites, bring visitors to the Websites, and convert the visitors to the customers. When it comes to the Web design, the Boston moving company may search for a Boston Web design company that suits the needs. A Boston SEO company, on the other hand, will work on generating visitors and conversion. SEO or Search Engine Optimization is the process and techniques that generate search traffic. Since both Web design and SEO are the integral parts of Internet marketing. The chances are a small business will find a few online marketing firms that offer complete online marketing solution.
Marketing is a process intended to make consumers aware of certain products and services whether you make sales online or not. Goods can be acquired at your local store or via Internet. Even for small businesses that don't operate or plan to operate e-commerce website for online transaction, an effective website will service as an online brochure to help your customers to research your products further before they go to your store for purchase.
While the Boston SEO company may have the expertise to design the web site and bring the visitors to your site, it is the owner of the business who understands the customers and the products best. The active involvement of the business owner and the proactive interaction with the SEO company of your choice is the start point to the online marketing success.
Infromation Systems Failures - The Failures of Leadership
Information Systems Failures - The Failures of Leadership
When we say hi-tech, the first thing that comes to people’s mind is Information technology - computers, digital gadgets and high definition TV. The business side of the story of information technology is totally different from the consumer side. It’s common to see the failures of million dollar IT projects. - >ERP, CRM or Supply Chain projects.
There’re many causes of information system failures - the complexity of the technology, the evolution of business processes and practice. The number one cause of information system failure is, however, the failure of leadership or management. We can hardly find a CFO who isn’t a CPA (Certified Public Account), but it’s common see a senior vice president of IT who used to be a printer salesman, a vice president of IT who happened selling cars for GM for years, or an IT director or manager who knows more about restaurant than computers. For computer technicians, A+ certification is an industry standard for qualification of the jobs, but for system analysis and design, there’s no such industry standard certification. If IT management is not required to understand the technical details of information technology, they should at least know how information systems should be implemented.
The history of ERP has been full of IT project failures that ran by managers who don’t have either IT degrees or hands-on experience. The progress of CRM has come at the loss of billions of dollars. The implementation of supply chain is even more challenging and painful as it requires the collaborations across organization boundary. This is another topic to figure out the reason for lack of industry standard certification for IT management or analysts. Before that happens, IT management needs to understand >ERP definition, or what is ERP before they threw out millions of dollars, then just say we’ve learned a lesson. That lesson was too expensive.
When we say hi-tech, the first thing that comes to people’s mind is Information technology - computers, digital gadgets and high definition TV. The business side of the story of information technology is totally different from the consumer side. It’s common to see the failures of million dollar IT projects. - >ERP, CRM or Supply Chain projects.
There’re many causes of information system failures - the complexity of the technology, the evolution of business processes and practice. The number one cause of information system failure is, however, the failure of leadership or management. We can hardly find a CFO who isn’t a CPA (Certified Public Account), but it’s common see a senior vice president of IT who used to be a printer salesman, a vice president of IT who happened selling cars for GM for years, or an IT director or manager who knows more about restaurant than computers. For computer technicians, A+ certification is an industry standard for qualification of the jobs, but for system analysis and design, there’s no such industry standard certification. If IT management is not required to understand the technical details of information technology, they should at least know how information systems should be implemented.
The history of ERP has been full of IT project failures that ran by managers who don’t have either IT degrees or hands-on experience. The progress of CRM has come at the loss of billions of dollars. The implementation of supply chain is even more challenging and painful as it requires the collaborations across organization boundary. This is another topic to figure out the reason for lack of industry standard certification for IT management or analysts. Before that happens, IT management needs to understand >ERP definition, or what is ERP before they threw out millions of dollars, then just say we’ve learned a lesson. That lesson was too expensive.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
u Tube Rocks
In My Opinion one of the best buzzs on the internet these days is u tube you can get rid of the tv because getting to that point of laughter sometimes is really healthy so I thought that I would make sure everyone knew what u tube video clips were and how you could benifit from them . There are many differnet categories at u tube so you should be able to find just what you are looking for from Sport to Automotive see example here utube naughty videos well hope you enjoy your videos . Catch you soon
SaveOnConferences.com - Audio and Web Conference Calls
Looking for a conference call company that offers web conferencing and local or international conference calls at prices well below the competition? SaveOnConferences.com has all of these services bundled together, and offers excellent service and 24/7 customer support.
Check out their site and receive 60 minutes of free conference call service with no stings attached. SaveOnConferences.com offers competitive rates too, which is something you usually won’t find with a full-featured teleconferencing company; in addition the rate decreases automatically as your volume increases. There is no setup fee or minimum monthly charge; you simply pay for what you use.
SaveOnConferences.com offers direct digital connections, and has relationships with major long distance service providers ensuring that you will get the highest quality service available, along with prices of 50% less than other conference call service providers. Whatever your web or audio conferencing requirements, SaveOnConferences.com offers a high quality service to meet your needs.
Check out their site and receive 60 minutes of free conference call service with no stings attached. SaveOnConferences.com offers competitive rates too, which is something you usually won’t find with a full-featured teleconferencing company; in addition the rate decreases automatically as your volume increases. There is no setup fee or minimum monthly charge; you simply pay for what you use.
SaveOnConferences.com offers direct digital connections, and has relationships with major long distance service providers ensuring that you will get the highest quality service available, along with prices of 50% less than other conference call service providers. Whatever your web or audio conferencing requirements, SaveOnConferences.com offers a high quality service to meet your needs.
Netspoke.com - Audio and Web Conferencing
Looking to impress your clients with your next web presentation? Netspoke.com is the perfect company to help you close that important business deal. Recently acquired by telecommunications giant Premiere Global Services, Netspoke offers a full variety of web conference, audio conference and reservationless or assisted teleconferencing services.
Invite over 500 people to your next team meeting or seminar with Netspoke’s web conference service and host a highly productive event at a fraction of the cost of face-to-face meetings. Engage your audience and boost participation with professional operator assisted conferencing. Netspoke will manage every detail of your conference from beginning to end.
Netspoke boasts an impressive client list, and is now owned by Premiere Global Services, so your company can be confident going into their next web or audio conferencing meeting knowing that the presentation will be a smashing success.
Invite over 500 people to your next team meeting or seminar with Netspoke’s web conference service and host a highly productive event at a fraction of the cost of face-to-face meetings. Engage your audience and boost participation with professional operator assisted conferencing. Netspoke will manage every detail of your conference from beginning to end.
Netspoke boasts an impressive client list, and is now owned by Premiere Global Services, so your company can be confident going into their next web or audio conferencing meeting knowing that the presentation will be a smashing success.
StarConferencing.com - Audio Conferencing
With all the teleconferencing companies out there these days, choosing the best service for your needs can be confusing to say the least. Some require long contracts and commitments, and many of the well known telecommunications companies charge outrageous prices.
Well, I’ve found the most inexpensive conference calls service available. StarConferencing.com specializes in providing audio conferencing for under $20 a month. If you currently are paying more than 3.9 cents for your conference calls (and who isn’t) then you should check them out. StarConferencing.com uses the latest audio conferencing technology on the market for the highest quality conference call experience, so you are paying the best price available and you are still receiving a great quality service.
StarConferencing.com offers access to toll or toll free numbers, can handle up to 125 participants in your call, and provides all the features and controls you need to conduct a professional conference call event.
Well, I’ve found the most inexpensive conference calls service available. StarConferencing.com specializes in providing audio conferencing for under $20 a month. If you currently are paying more than 3.9 cents for your conference calls (and who isn’t) then you should check them out. StarConferencing.com uses the latest audio conferencing technology on the market for the highest quality conference call experience, so you are paying the best price available and you are still receiving a great quality service.
StarConferencing.com offers access to toll or toll free numbers, can handle up to 125 participants in your call, and provides all the features and controls you need to conduct a professional conference call event.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Great Directory by Jim Westergren!
Jim Westergren has again done a fantastic site - this time a directory.
Check out Add URL-Free.com. It has over 30 000 active links, very nice detail pages and real time editing of links from users.
Here you can for example see a the category non-english.
What is also very nice for those submitting is that they can preview the detail listing and edit their links even before the link is officially approved by the editor.
Check out Add URL-Free.com. It has over 30 000 active links, very nice detail pages and real time editing of links from users.
Here you can for example see a the category non-english.
What is also very nice for those submitting is that they can preview the detail listing and edit their links even before the link is officially approved by the editor.
Getting Instant Secured Loans
Although taking your time to find a loan is the best option, there are times when this simply isn’t possible and you need money fast. Generally, these loans will be needed for a short period of time, after which you can pay the money back. Although there are a number of instant unsecured loans on the market, they are usually for small amounts of money. If you need a larger amount of cash quickly, then you should look at an instant secured loan. Instant secured loans can help you can get a decision in just a few minutes, even if you have a poor credit history.There are many reasons why you might need a loan within a very short space of time, although it is usually due to unexpected expenses that you could not hope to budget for. These expenses are usually essential, and can include items such as car repairs, healthcare costs and house repair costs. If you don't have the money readily available but need to pay these expenses fast, then an instant secured loan might be the best option. This is especially true if you have a poor credit history and are unable to get an unsecured loan.
The Thrifty Scot
The Scottish people have earned themselves a reputation through the years as a plain spoken, down to earth and honest bunch of folks. It makes sense, then, that one of the best sources of financial advice on the Internet should be ThriftyScot.ThriftyScot is a simple, easily navigable site that gives no nonsense, down to earth advice on personal finance. Arranged into several categories, ThriftyScot's advice guides you through the often confusing world of personal finance and leads you towards the best money-saving deals available.Of all the categories offered at ThriftyScot perhaps the most useful is the credit cards section. With advice on credit cards offered by a wide range of lenders.Beyond the credit card pages, ThriftyScot offers fantastic advice on remortgages and secured loans. Since a home tends to be the most expensive and important purchase of your life, it makes sense to find good solid advice before you take out a mortgage. Additionally, it's just as important that you make sure you have all the facts before you take out a loan that uses your home as collateral.
Credit Cards Vs Debit Cards
Although credit cards are the most popular forum of credit around, alternatives such as the charge card also have their benefits. Despite both forms of cards being popular, many people do not know the difference between them. If you are looking for the best type of credit, then you really should compare the relative advantages and disadvantages of credit cards and charge cards. They might serve the same purpose, but if you know the differences between them you can get the right type of credit for your needs and hopefully save yourself some money.It is hard to say which type of card is better, although if you want to carry a balance then you have to opt for a credit card. Credit cards generally have more flexibility, as you can pay the money back more slowly. Credit cards also have the facility for 0% balance transfers which gives a huge advantage. However, if you are someone who always pays his or her bills back in full each month, a charge card might be the answer. This will give you greater spending power when you need it without allowing you to go into debt and pay interest on it.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
International Travel
International Travel
Most people like to travel the world and the globe is getting smaller all the time. I like International travel as much as anyone and I've been lucky enough to see a lot of different countries. I know it sounds hypocritical but I do worry about the environmental damage that's being doing as a result of all this whizzing around. Air travel in particular is harmful and it's increasing all the time. My solution would be to limit the number of domestic flights at least. We have to do something or international travel will take our earth beyond saving.
Instead of having to get to our destination in record time, it would be nice to savor the journey sometimes. Often, the journey is as good as getting there. Before passenger airplanes, people used to travel at a leisurely pace. Forget airport delays, wouldn't it be nice to cross continents on a sleeper train. How romantic that would be. You can see all the scenery close up and feel like a real adventurer. International travel on a steam train across Europe would be perfect.
Even a bus journey across America and Mexico would be a good experience. I've always wanted to cross from coast to coast on a Greyhound. It's better than seeing everything from eight miles up. A road trip would be great too, stopping at diners on the freeway and meeting interesting people on the way. International travel should be a relaxing time.
A lot of people go on cruises. For most, it's the vacation of a lifetime but some people go on them regularly. They are expensive, but if you can afford one, it's a great means of international travel. They are a floating hotel with the highest standard of facilities. I've been told you are bound to put on weight on a cruise because the food is so good and plentiful. You can always jog round the deck a few times to lose the calories.
The security restrictions have obviously hit air travelers the most. Fortunately, most people have not been deterred from international travel, despite the inconvenience. There are still lots of places that I want to visit, including places of wilderness. I fear that the last, few truly wild places are quickly disappearing. I hope that some areas are left in peace, without an airport being built. Just because we can build runways everywhere doesn't mean that we should.
Most people like to travel the world and the globe is getting smaller all the time. I like International travel as much as anyone and I've been lucky enough to see a lot of different countries. I know it sounds hypocritical but I do worry about the environmental damage that's being doing as a result of all this whizzing around. Air travel in particular is harmful and it's increasing all the time. My solution would be to limit the number of domestic flights at least. We have to do something or international travel will take our earth beyond saving.
Instead of having to get to our destination in record time, it would be nice to savor the journey sometimes. Often, the journey is as good as getting there. Before passenger airplanes, people used to travel at a leisurely pace. Forget airport delays, wouldn't it be nice to cross continents on a sleeper train. How romantic that would be. You can see all the scenery close up and feel like a real adventurer. International travel on a steam train across Europe would be perfect.
Even a bus journey across America and Mexico would be a good experience. I've always wanted to cross from coast to coast on a Greyhound. It's better than seeing everything from eight miles up. A road trip would be great too, stopping at diners on the freeway and meeting interesting people on the way. International travel should be a relaxing time.
A lot of people go on cruises. For most, it's the vacation of a lifetime but some people go on them regularly. They are expensive, but if you can afford one, it's a great means of international travel. They are a floating hotel with the highest standard of facilities. I've been told you are bound to put on weight on a cruise because the food is so good and plentiful. You can always jog round the deck a few times to lose the calories.
The security restrictions have obviously hit air travelers the most. Fortunately, most people have not been deterred from international travel, despite the inconvenience. There are still lots of places that I want to visit, including places of wilderness. I fear that the last, few truly wild places are quickly disappearing. I hope that some areas are left in peace, without an airport being built. Just because we can build runways everywhere doesn't mean that we should.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Utube Video
U tube Video Camcorders is a site teaching you about Video Camcorders that work for utube meaning you can make utube videos easily and post you own unique videos for everyone in the world to see :) .
Monday, November 20, 2006
Dr dre
"Andre Young, a.k.a. Dr Dre, co-founded the notorious rap group N.W.A. (with Ice Cube and Eazy-E). The group was one of the most successful hip-hop groups of the late 1980s and helped lay the foundations of west coast gangsta rap. Dre's 1993 solo effort, The Chronic, was a critical and popular success. Later in the 1990's, Dre turned his attention to producing. He helped launch the careers of Warren G., Snoop Dogg and Eve of Destruction, and in 1999 Dr. Dre helped produce Eminem's top-selling The Slim Shady LP."Dr Dre Snoop Dog Fan Site
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Airline Ticket Purchase
Winter is just about to descend on my part of the country which means it’s time for me to start planning a winter break. I usually try and pick somewhere warm and free of snow. Planning early has been the key to finding the best prices, so I’m generally start looking around the beginning of October, for flights in February. Years ago, we had to trudge down to the travel agent for our airline ticket purchases.
In those days I felt as though I was at the mercy of the agent. She or he would tell me what my best deal was and I didn’t even get a peek at the other airline prices. Today it’s so much different as anyone can make airline ticket purchases right from their home computer.
I usually try and research the ticket prices over a few days. The rates can go up and down quite a bit and when I do happen to see a good deal, I try and grab it. The discount travel sites sometimes have the best prices on airline ticket purchases, but overall I’ve found that the airline websites are really the place to find the deals.
Another huge change has been how the tickets are presented. I can remember a time when everyone had a huge paper ticket that they’d have to present at the counter when checking in at the airport. The ticket had all the information the airline needed and those tickets were created during the time of the airline ticket purchases. You could usually request a certain seat, aisle or window, but you really didn’t have all the choices you have now.
Today I can log onto the website of my preferred carrier. I can search for flights at the time of day I want, either morning, afternoon or evening. I can even pick exactly what seat I want to sit in for every leg of the trip. In fact, after I’ve made my airline ticket purchases, I can easily change seats or even flights by using their website.
It’s also a bit different when you check-in for your flight now, as well. Many airlines offer their passengers the convenience of checking in online. You’ll receive a confirmation number whenever you make airline ticket purchases and this number replaces an actual paper ticket. You may also be able to use a self-serve kiosk at the airport to check-in. It’s much faster and you’ll get through to your gate in no time at all.
In those days I felt as though I was at the mercy of the agent. She or he would tell me what my best deal was and I didn’t even get a peek at the other airline prices. Today it’s so much different as anyone can make airline ticket purchases right from their home computer.
I usually try and research the ticket prices over a few days. The rates can go up and down quite a bit and when I do happen to see a good deal, I try and grab it. The discount travel sites sometimes have the best prices on airline ticket purchases, but overall I’ve found that the airline websites are really the place to find the deals.
Another huge change has been how the tickets are presented. I can remember a time when everyone had a huge paper ticket that they’d have to present at the counter when checking in at the airport. The ticket had all the information the airline needed and those tickets were created during the time of the airline ticket purchases. You could usually request a certain seat, aisle or window, but you really didn’t have all the choices you have now.
Today I can log onto the website of my preferred carrier. I can search for flights at the time of day I want, either morning, afternoon or evening. I can even pick exactly what seat I want to sit in for every leg of the trip. In fact, after I’ve made my airline ticket purchases, I can easily change seats or even flights by using their website.
It’s also a bit different when you check-in for your flight now, as well. Many airlines offer their passengers the convenience of checking in online. You’ll receive a confirmation number whenever you make airline ticket purchases and this number replaces an actual paper ticket. You may also be able to use a self-serve kiosk at the airport to check-in. It’s much faster and you’ll get through to your gate in no time at all.
An Angel Christmas Tree
There are many themes to choose from when decorating our Christmas trees. An Angel Christmas tree theme is one of the most delightful. Angels bespeak the glorious joy of Christmas as do few other themes. If you choose Angels as your Christmas tree focus, you're in luck! Angels connote the divine, mystical, glorious and protective beings beloved around the world.
If you're looking for an Angel Christmas tree decoration, be prepared to be overwhelmed! One of the most favored decorations, an Angel Christmas tree decoration can take many forms. Blown glass, paper mache and fabric creations are just a few of your available choices. Glass ornaments of Angels, decorated with gold, silver or glitter accents add sparkle and vibrancy to an Angel Christmas tree theme. Search your crafts store for miniature ornaments of Angels.
Be aware of the myriad possibilities when choosing an Angel Christmas tree decorating scheme. A quick search of the net reveals an almost endless array of disparate Angel decorations. Some are quite inexpensive, while others are very special and pricey. You can find a mix of both for an Angel Christmas tree display that is stunning!
When coordinating an Angel Christmas tree decorating theme, you may want to consider period pieces. For example, you may want to search out Angel ornaments popular in the 19th century to create an Angel Christmas tree with an old-fashioned look. Or, perhaps a Scandinavian Angel theme, with hand painted pieces in bright colors is what you want.
Whatever peiod or look you decide on, try to coordinate an Angel Christmas tree theme for an integrated, unified look. If your design echoes the 19th century, string the tree with popcorn and cranberries, with tiny candle-like lights. If you opt for the more modern design, use crystal icicles and red apple ornaments as your backdrops. An Angel Christmas tree motif invites like benevolent ornaments, such as a Partridge in a Pear tree, Nativity and Santa ornaments.
Cookie ornaments of Angels lend a homemade touch. No matter the period, Angel cookies can be adapted to suit an Angel Christmas tree theme. Your cookies may be simple, homespun renditions of the country look. They may also be sophisticated glittery edibles. Frost them accordingly.
An Angel Christmas tree is one of the most beautiful. Search out all of the Angels avaialble, coordinate your period theme, and decorate with gusto! An Angel Christmas theme is a winner! And Merry Christmas to you!
If you're looking for an Angel Christmas tree decoration, be prepared to be overwhelmed! One of the most favored decorations, an Angel Christmas tree decoration can take many forms. Blown glass, paper mache and fabric creations are just a few of your available choices. Glass ornaments of Angels, decorated with gold, silver or glitter accents add sparkle and vibrancy to an Angel Christmas tree theme. Search your crafts store for miniature ornaments of Angels.
Be aware of the myriad possibilities when choosing an Angel Christmas tree decorating scheme. A quick search of the net reveals an almost endless array of disparate Angel decorations. Some are quite inexpensive, while others are very special and pricey. You can find a mix of both for an Angel Christmas tree display that is stunning!
When coordinating an Angel Christmas tree decorating theme, you may want to consider period pieces. For example, you may want to search out Angel ornaments popular in the 19th century to create an Angel Christmas tree with an old-fashioned look. Or, perhaps a Scandinavian Angel theme, with hand painted pieces in bright colors is what you want.
Whatever peiod or look you decide on, try to coordinate an Angel Christmas tree theme for an integrated, unified look. If your design echoes the 19th century, string the tree with popcorn and cranberries, with tiny candle-like lights. If you opt for the more modern design, use crystal icicles and red apple ornaments as your backdrops. An Angel Christmas tree motif invites like benevolent ornaments, such as a Partridge in a Pear tree, Nativity and Santa ornaments.
Cookie ornaments of Angels lend a homemade touch. No matter the period, Angel cookies can be adapted to suit an Angel Christmas tree theme. Your cookies may be simple, homespun renditions of the country look. They may also be sophisticated glittery edibles. Frost them accordingly.
An Angel Christmas tree is one of the most beautiful. Search out all of the Angels avaialble, coordinate your period theme, and decorate with gusto! An Angel Christmas theme is a winner! And Merry Christmas to you!
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Fitness Walking
I used to think that fitness walking was a silly idea. Sure, a walk is great for clearing the head, and it is always important to stay fit, but I'd never thought of walking for fitness is a realistic possibility. I was a jogger, you see. If someone had used a term like aerobic walking when talking to me, I would assume that they were just using some kind of strange newfangled euphemism for jogging. After all, aren't they essentially the same activity? The only difference is that jogging is done faster and more vigorously, and hence makes a better aerobic exercise.
But of course, I suffered from the same denial that so many joggers suffer from. Jogging is great for your cardiovascular health, it is great for your metabolism, but it is not so great for your joints. It was only a matter of time before my jogging caused serious injuries. I was one of the lucky ones – I was able to make a full recovery, which many injured joggers are not able to do. But my doctor told me that my days of jogging were over. I would have to try something new.
That is when one of my friends introduced me to the joys of fitness walking. Fitness walking may be a less vigorous activity, but it is still possible to get a full aerobic workout, and as a bonus it does not damage your joints. Another advantage that fitness walking has over jogging is that you get a little bit more of a chance to enjoy the scenery. When I was a fitness jogger, I would put on my jogging tunes, and start going as quickly as I could. I would use music to psych me up, and never you pay any attention at all to my surroundings. Although you can take this approach to fitness walking as well, plugging in your Walkman or your iPod and chugging away as quickly as possible, I find that it is much easier to enjoy your surroundings at the slightly slower rate that you take. This means that, not only does fitness walking allow you to exercise without straining your joints, but it also allows you to exercise without missing out on your surroundings. Walking for fitness combines all the best things of a jog with all the best things of a nice walk in the park. I cannot recommend it enough!
But of course, I suffered from the same denial that so many joggers suffer from. Jogging is great for your cardiovascular health, it is great for your metabolism, but it is not so great for your joints. It was only a matter of time before my jogging caused serious injuries. I was one of the lucky ones – I was able to make a full recovery, which many injured joggers are not able to do. But my doctor told me that my days of jogging were over. I would have to try something new.
That is when one of my friends introduced me to the joys of fitness walking. Fitness walking may be a less vigorous activity, but it is still possible to get a full aerobic workout, and as a bonus it does not damage your joints. Another advantage that fitness walking has over jogging is that you get a little bit more of a chance to enjoy the scenery. When I was a fitness jogger, I would put on my jogging tunes, and start going as quickly as I could. I would use music to psych me up, and never you pay any attention at all to my surroundings. Although you can take this approach to fitness walking as well, plugging in your Walkman or your iPod and chugging away as quickly as possible, I find that it is much easier to enjoy your surroundings at the slightly slower rate that you take. This means that, not only does fitness walking allow you to exercise without straining your joints, but it also allows you to exercise without missing out on your surroundings. Walking for fitness combines all the best things of a jog with all the best things of a nice walk in the park. I cannot recommend it enough!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
New Mexico Homes
New Mexico Homes If you are planning to move even from korea to the southwest, New Mexico is an option that shouldn't go unconsidered. New Mexico is primarily a large rural state that has much to offer in the way of real estate, year round outdoor activities, and cultural events and celebrations. Prices of New Mexico homes vary throughout the state and greatly depend on geographical location. Santa Fe is the capitol of New Mexico, which is located in the north central part of the state, Los Alamos, home of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, is just thirty minutes west of Santa Fe, and just forty-five minutes southwest on I-25 is Albuquerque, the largest city in the state. Historic Route 66 passes directly through Albuquerque complete with nostalgic cafes and businesses along the way. Further south is Truth of Consequences, then Las Cruces, the second largest city in the state, where I-25 ends and I-10 begins, taking motorists forty-five miles south to El Paso, Texas, and the Mexico border. To the east is the infamous alien town of Roswell, and to the west is Silver City nestled in the Gila Mountains. Now that you have a little geographical orientation to the state, let's talk about New Mexico homes. In the north central part of the state, homes in and around the Santa Fe and Los Alamos areas can be quite pricey., but it is a beautiful area surrounded by gorgeous mountains, high desert mesas, and captivating views. Further north toward the town of Abiquiu and the Abiquiu Reservoir, a great selection of New Mexico homes is also worth taking a look at. You'll find that land and home prices are more reasonable in town and outlying areas, but more expensive on and near the waterfront. The famous New Mexico painter Georgia O'Keeffe used her serene Abiquiu ranch as a backdrop for many of her most famous portraits. If you would like living in a larger metropolitan area, then Albuquerque may be just right. These New Mexico homes vary greater in price, and there are a number of homes available for all budgets. This also goes for the areas further south; Las Cruces is touted as being one of the top retirement destinations in the country. Thanks to the internet anyone considering moving to state can view many available New Mexico homes, ranches, and land for sale on most realtor sites. The MLS or Multiple Listing Service contains all properties available for sale in certain areas, which can be accessed through most real estate sites. Virtual tours of New Mexico homes and properties can be viewed too, which is the next best thing to being there. Purchasing a New Mexico home is a great investment. The lifestyle is more laid back, the air is cleaner, and there are over three hundred days of sunshine a year. Mountains and desert serve as a fine back drop for fairly temperate weather year round. So in your search, consider purchasing a New Mexico home or land, you won't be disappointed.
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