Rabu, 09 Mei 2012

The Orleans Casino




A little bit of New Orleans resides in Las Vegas at the Mardi Gras themed complex, the Orleans Casino and Hotel. Opened in December 1996 in the suburb of Paradise, it contains a 1,885 room hotel and a sports and entertainment arena. The casino is a haven for serious gamblers and fun gamblers alike. There are more than 3,000 slot machines to choose from, a video poker machine and video keno machines. Dedicated poker players have their own 35-table poker room and there is also a 24-hour Keno Lounge with seating for 60 people. All the popular table games are here, including Roulette, Craps, Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker, Baccarat, Three Card Poker and Let It Be.





Each room or suite in the hotel has a thrilling view of the Las Vegas Valley Mountains or the Las Vegas Strip. The accommodation at the Orleans Casino includes the finest Deluxe Rooms and Deluxe Suites. The Stardust Suite can be booked for a business meeting or special function and has seating for 60 guests. A full bar and catering is provided and there are eleven plasma TVs for guests to watch pay per view sports events. A free shuttle service runs between the hotel and the Strip. Various packages are on offer, including the Valentines Love Affair, Room and Spa, and Deluxe Suite and Spa.





In 2003, the Orleans Arena was added to the complex. The multi-purpose space can seat 9,500 people and it can be converted into an ice rink. Concerts have featured top international acts, such as Paul Anka, Chris Isaak, the Four Tops, Kenny Rogers, and Gladys Knight. It's also home to the ice hockey team, the Las Vegas Wranglers, and has hosted boxing, basketball and football games as well as rodeo spectaculars. The Orleans Casino complex also has an 18-screen movie theatre, and a Bowling Center with 70 lanes. There is also a pro shop, video arcade, spa, and a beauty salon. So, there is plenty to do and see. Non-gamblers have a variety of activities to choose from when they accompany their gaming companions.





The choice of restaurants is first class too. One of the most popular is the Prime Rib Loft with a menu that includes ribs, beef, chicken, pasta and seafood. Diners can go Mexican at Don Miguels or indulge in Chinese and Japanese cuisine at the Koji Sushi Bar and China Bistro. The chain, TGI Fridays is also here and Creole and Cajun seafood is served up at Big Al's Oyster Bar.





Families can have a great time at the Orleans Casino complex. There is an area designed for children aged 3 through 12 with supervision by qualified staff. They can have fun on the multilevel jungle gym, watch movies in the movie room or play on the Nintendo Wii or Playstation 2. There is also arts and craft equipment, an arcade room and a snack bar.


Dog Behavior Problems




Most canine owners have to deal with dog behavior problems at one point or another. Maybe your dog is more difficult to toilet train than it should be, or likes to chew things up and leave them wrecked all over your apartment. In some cases, however, dog behavioral problems get so severe that they require the attention of a professional dog trainer. If this happens to you, The sooner you realize that you need the services of a professional, the better.





When I adopted my pooch,I certainly expected a few dog behavior problems. I knew how adopted puppies could be. Most of them had been abandoned at least once, and some of them multiple times. Some of the dogs have been abused, and all of them have trust issues. Like people, this could cause them to act out.





In the case of the dog I bought, the canine behavior issues didn't start right away. She seemed pretty well-trained for the most part. Then all of a sudden, the dog behavior problems started. I don't know what set it off, but suddenly she was afraid to see me leave the apartment. I think she was worried that I would not come back. If I left for even five minutes, she would literally go crazy. She would run around, howling, running into things, peeing on the floor, and acting out in any way she could. It was a serious dog behavior problem because I lived with house mates. They don't want to have to put up with my dog's insane behavior.





I tried a few dog training tips, but they didn't work out that well. For a while, I would leave for only five minutes at a time, But I was unable to get her to adjust to me being gone for longer. Finally, I called a professional dog trainer.





Apparently, I had already been on the right track for treating my dog's behavior problems. The key was persistence. I hadn't really realized how much work it would take. My trainer told me to always tell my dog that I would be right back using the the same words each time I left. First I would leave for 20 seconds and come in the door, than 30 seconds, then a minute, and slowly on up to an hour. It took weeks and greatly inconvenienced me, but eventually I was able to do it. Nowadays, she is very well behaved.


A gardening gift basket makes an excellent gift for any time of the year!




Given that gardening is an overwhelmingly favorite American hobby, chances are you have someone on your gift list who loves to garden. A gardening gift basket makes a sensational gift for the gardener in your life, any time of the year. This gift idea works well for special occasions, such as birthdays, Mother's or Father's Day, an anniversary or Valentine's Day.





However, the gardening gift basket can be for no special reason, except that spring, summer, fall or winter is on the way! You'll want to gear the contents to the coming season. For example, February or March, depending on your growing zone, is a great time to make a garden gift basket which contains items to be used for spring planting.





Much like stocking stuffers, including items such as cotton or leather garden gloves, a nice sharp hand pruning tool, a bulb planter, heirloom seed packets or a gift certificate for your friend's favorite nursery fills out your gardening gift basket nicely. Such items will be appreciated by any gardener. Other nice items include specialty garden books, a jar of rooting hormone, or a programmable drip irrigation timer kit.





A spring garden basket might include easy to grow summer annual seeds, annual herb seeds, or some starts in 4 inch pots. Along with herb seed packets, you might slip in enough terra cotta pots to get a windowsill herb garden going.





When summer is well underway, your summer garden basket might be filled with veggie seeds for an early start on fall crops. You could also pack that basket with potted chrysanthemums, small florist's cyclamens which can be babied inside until the weather cools and they can be transplanted outside for a lovely winter display.





A fall gardening gift basket can be one of the most interesting. Come September and October, the nurseries are filled with spring blooming bulbs, such as daffodils, tulips and begonias. Again, depending on your growing zone, you'll find a variety of exotic bulbs suited to your area. Also, freshly on display are poinsettias and Christmas cactus. Toss in some bone meal and a bulb planter and your friend is good to go.





Winter doesn't offer the gardener much in the way of hands on time in the garden. This doesn't mean that your gardening gift basket can't be a great success. This is the time gardeners pore over the garden catalogs. Order several. It's easy to do on the net. Before you order a catalog, be sure they ship to your area. Some don't, if the stock they carry won't grow in your climate. The winter basket can also have some easy to force bulbs, such as paper whites and certain miniature daffodils. Those covered, terrarium style seed starters and a few packs of heirloom seeds or unusual perennials will keep your gardener happily occupied until spring arrives.





There's no question that a gardening gift basket will be well received by any gardener. It's a gift that keeps on giving.


How to teach your dog to stop barking: balancing nuisance barking with natural instincts




Most dog owners love dogs, for their amusing, loyal, comforting and fun loving ways. However, most people who own dogs also expect a certain level of protection, guarding against intruders and providing an extra measure of safety for the household. It's a dog's nature to bark, to alert you when someone's about or when they feel their territory is being invaded.





It's also true that some dogs can get carried away with the sound of their own bark, thus creating a nuisance for you and your neighbors and so diluting their effectiveness as protector of the home. Nuisance barking must be curbed. The question becomes how to teach your dog to stop barking inappropriately, but not entirely.





When you see that your dog's barking has stepped over into the nuisance category, don't let this behavior slide. You want to find out why your dog's barking and creating a nuisance. Dogs typically start barking excessively out of sheer boredom. Dogs are social animals and if they feel ignored. Left to their own devices without sufficient attention from the family members, they often start barking for no apparent reason – they're looking for attention. If this is the case, there may be no need to teach your dog to stop barking. Just be sure to spend more time with him, playing, talking him for long walks, grooming him and with lavishing him with plenty of petting.





Another boredom factor that leads to nuisance barking is a lack of dog toys. If your dog is grown, get him a big, juicy bone from the butchers. Visit the pet store and ask the staff for suggestions on popular dog toys. Get a Frisbee and see if a game of Frisbee doesn't tone down the nuisance barking.





Give these treatments at least a couple of weeks to begin to see a decrease in barking episodes. If the behavior persists, you may want to keep a log for a week or so, taking note of what sets off unwarranted barking. Dogs often bark when another dog in the neighborhood barks, setting off a round of barking. This is also normal dog behavior, which can be useful as the dog version of a neighborhood watch program. If you see that the barking is random, you need to teach your dog to stop barking for no reason except his whim.





One strategy that can work is the old hand on the muzzle approach. Gently place your hands on his muzzle, closing his jaws, accompanied by a quite, “Shhh! No!” A bandanna or that familiar folded up newspaper can also be used to wrap around his muzzle for a moment, to quiet the barking.





If none of these methods to teach your dog to stop barking works, give your vet a call and ask for his advice.





While your main objective is to get your dog to stop barking inappropriately, you also want to have him alert you when intruders may be present. Teaching your dog to stop barking involves some finesse, leaving his protective guard dog behaviors intact.


Selasa, 08 Mei 2012

The conflict in the Middle East: will it ever end?




For many decades, there has been continual conflict in the Middle East. When the State of Israel was formed, in 1948, partially in response to the Holocaust, it was hoped that peace would ensue. This has obviously not been the case.





The Palestinians who had lived on this land for centuries, were suddenly displaced. Some became refugees in neighboring countries, but weren't exactly welcomed with open arms by the various countries that granted refugee status. Some Arab countries refused them entirely. Many formerly prosperous Palestinians were cast into ghettos and instant poverty. It's no wonder that resentment and hatred flourished.





The Holocaust survivors now had sovereign land and many emigrated to Israel to begin a new life, free of the persecution they'd suffered for centuries, all over Europe and in Russia. For a while, many Israelis and Palestinians lived in a semi state of peaceable, but difficult harmony. The Israeli economy prospered and the society solidified, somewhat.





However, ever since 1948, there has been a variety of dissident points of view, some pushing for war and others for peace. However, the conflict in the Middle East has never truly subsided. In fact, over the years, more and more Arab countries have taken a role which has ultimately expanded this conflict in the Middle East. Today, almost every country in the Middle East has taken a hard line position in opposition to Israel.





Despite efforts by the United Nations and a panoply of so-called peace plans and road maps, the conflict in the Middle East continues, at great cost in lives, wounded on both sides and human misery. The United States has long been involved in diplomatic efforts towards a lasting resolution, without results. America has supplied weaponry to Israel for a very long time. As a legal point, when America supplies aid in the form of weapons and technology, it is only to be used in defense. Aggression is not allowed in these agreements. This has become a sticking point today, partially responsible for fueling this terrible conflict in the Middle East region.





Prisoner exchanges between Israel and certain Arab countries were the norm, for a period of time. This was standard operating procedure when each country wanted to regain a captured citizen. There was a radical departure from this peaceable practice when two Israeli soldiers were captured in Lebanon by Hamas. What ensued was the virtual destruction of Lebanon, which had only recently begun to achieve prosperity. It's notable that the U.S. essentially looked the other way, diplomatically speaking while this three week war continued. The destruction was massive.





Most recently, in response to rockets fired into Israel from Gaza, Israel launched a massive attack on Gaza, killing a thousand people to date.





It's not difficult to see why the hatred between the two factions continues to grow, perpetuating the long days of conflict in the Middle East. From an ordinary person's point of view, it's hard to understand why diplomacy seems to take a back seat to killing. Surely there are many gifted diplomats who might bring everyone to the table of peace. We can only hope for the future generations.


Tracing Your Family History With Search Engines




You can use the big genealogy sites when you are tracing your family history, but they are not the only options that you have. You can start with them, of course, but you are going to find that you need more help with your endeavors. No matter how good those sites are, there is always going to be some missing information that you can not find through them. When you are stuck, take to the search engines to see if you can find what you need somewhere else you so you can continue with your genealogical research.





What is great about using the search engines when you are tracing your family history through the Internet is that you can find things that you may not have found through the few sites you have chosen as your main points of research. There are so many sites out there that offer information on genealogy that you can not possibly hope to find them on your own. The clue that you are searching out when tracing your family tree could be found on a tiny site that you do not know about and would never find on your own.





There are many great ways that you can use the searches for tracing your family history. The most obvious would be to enter the name that you are seeking. More often than not, you have a name but you can not find any other information on that person to further your search or to verify that you have found the right person. Use a few tricks to get the right results to come up when tracing your family history through the searches. Put quotes around the first and last name. That will save you tons of time when wading through the results you get.





You can find a lot of different results when you type in the name while tracing your family tree though this means. If you have any other type of information that could make your family member stick out from the crowd, you can add it to your search criteria. For example, if you are looking for your great-great grandfather Joe Smith, and you know or suspect he was born in 1850, you can type “Joe Smith” +1850 to see if any results come up. If there is a record you can use when tracing your family history, it will come up on the first few pages, if not in the very first spot.





Though searching with engines for information on tracing your family history can be helpful, it can be confusing. What you have to do is to make sure you use your imagination when coming up with ways to search out what you need. You can even search for help with genealogy research tips so that you have more clues as to what you can do to move in the right direction when tracing your family history this way. If the information you want is out there, you can find it with a little luck and know-how through any search engine you choose.


Do you know the symptoms of stroke? Knowing stroke symptoms can save your life!




The incidence of stroke is so common that almost everyone has known someone who has suffered a stroke, sometimes resulting in permanent damage. What's unfortunate, is that much of the damage caused by a stroke can be prevented. Being able to recognize stroke symptoms, followed by quick action, can save your life, or the life of another person.





Although there are several types of strokes, all strokes are basically a condition where the blood supply to your brain cells becomes inadequate. It doesn't take long before you are looking at permanent damage. There are medications which, if administered within an hour of the onset of stroke symptoms, can prevent permanent damage. That's why it's essential to be able to recognize the symptoms and take immediate action.





A person suffering a stroke may have one or all of the following stroke symptoms. Onset of each symptom is typically sudden.





1.You have a sensation of numbness or weakness in your limbs or face. Stroke often occurs on just one side of the body.



2.You have difficulty speaking or understanding what is being said to you.



3.You experience a severe headache without apparent reason.



4.Your vision is impaired, in one or both eyes.



5.You feel disoriented or confused.



6.You experience dizziness or vertigo, or difficulty coordinating muscles in walking, or a loss of balance.





If you have, or observe any of these stroke symptoms in someone else, it's imperative that you call 911 immediately. The sooner medical treatment is administered, the better are your chances for a complete recovery.





While anyone, even apparently healthy people, can suffer a stroke, there are a number of health and lifestyle practices which have been shown to increase your risk. There are also genetic factors in play. Here is a summary of factors which may increase your risk. Some may surprise you.





Patients with heart conditions, high cholesterol readings and diabetes are at increased risk for stroke. Sickle cell anemia, a genetic condition, impedes red blood cells in adequately supplying blood to tissues and organs, thus increasing the patient's risk.





While the reasons are unclear, people living in the Southeast of the U.S. suffer more strokes than people in other regions. It's also true that people who live in poverty also suffer a greater number of strokes than found in other socioeconomic groups. Alcohol and drug abusers are also more vulnerable to stroke.





If you or a family member are at increased risk, be particularly alert to the stroke symptoms described above. Even if you're fit and healthy, you'd do well to post these stroke symptoms in a prominent location, along with the number of your doctor and local hospital. Stroke is nothing to fool around with – time counts!


Seven innovative and economical uses for cosmetic bags: beyond cosmetics




Most women have a cosmetic bag, that they keep in the bathroom and then put in their purse as a traveling touch up kit. While cosmetic bags are marketed strictly as cosmetic containers, they come in so many sizes, they're an inexpensive alternative for other such like objects you want to have handy, all in one place. Here we've got seven innovative ways to use these inexpensive bags, performing the same objective as their more expensive counterparts. They are compact and travel easily. For certain purposes, the see through cosmetic bag makes for a quick identification of the contents, useful in emergency situations.





1.A clear plastic cosmetic bag is a perfect container for an emergency first aid kit. Those first aid kits made of a blue plastic box emblazoned with a red cross usually carry a price that doesn't warrant the price of the contents. Buy the first aid supplies you want to have on hand and then buy a bag to fit. Stuff yours with antibiotic cream, band-aids, gauze pads, a snake bite kit, charcoal or whatever your situation demands. You're sure to save 50% over the ready-made kit. Use a permanent marker to draw a big red cross across the bag for easy ID.





2.If you take vitamins or medicines on a daily basic, the handy cosmetic bag is a good alternative for those specially tooled boxes made for the purpose. Keep them in your purse, so you never forget a dose.





3.Larger sized bags are a great storage solution for road maps. Take out the one you need and when you're done, just stash it back inside the bag. This allows you to easily find the map when you need it and prevents the map from ending up on the floor where it soon become torn, dirty and tattered, or lost.





4.How many times have you stopped in at the fast food drive-through, requesting extra mayo, mustard or ketchup for your food, only to discover they forgot? By this time, you're a mile down the freeway. Fill a small cosmetic bag with those little packets of condiments, salt and pepper and a few plastic forks, knives and napkins.





5.Here's another great use for the little bag. I discovered this one when I got tired of searching through my hand bag for my week's worth of receipts, so I could transfer the data to my spreadsheet. The receipts didn't fare well, especially those from the grocery which seem to be printed with disappearing ink! The drugstore, zippered cosmetic bag solved this problem, once and for all!





6.When you're at work and lose a button or tear a hem, do you have an emergency sewing kit at hand? All you need is a couple of needles, a few neutral thread colors, a pair of mini scissors and a few sizes of buttons and you're in business. It's not a bad idea to include an extra pair of stockings, rolled into a plastic bag.





7.Our last handy use of the humble cosmetic bag is that of an emergency tool kit container. One each flat head and Phillips screwdriver, a pair of pliers and an eyeglass repair kit is my version. Quite useful in a variety of situations.





Who would have thought that the cosmetic bag had so many other uses besides holding cosmetics? You'll be quite the organized person!


Over 40 Pregnancy




When we are young, we assume that we are going to have children (if that is what we want) when we are in our twenties or even our early thirties. What we don’t realize is that we can not always know how life is going to go, and that may not be possible. It could be that we don’t find the right person as soon as we want, or that we want to put more energy into our careers. There is also the possibility of fertility issues. What is great to know is that over 40 pregnancy is much safer and more common than it used to be.





I have a friend who had an over 40 pregnancy with both of her daughters. This was the case simply by choice. She had a great career in media and broadcasting, and then wanted to have her children later on. This was something that she and her husband were both onboard with. Once she was ready, she realized that she would be dealing with over 40 pregnancy. She was a bit worried, but she had two normal pregnancies and is now the mom to two beautiful little girls. For her, there were no health issues involved.





Not all women are as lucky as my friend. They may have more problems with an over 40 pregnancy. Though the risks are higher, as they have always been, the care that can be had by those that need it is better and better each year. What once would have been a life threatening complication during over 40 pregnancy can now be something that is treated very easily and soon forgotten. The rest of the pregnancy can then go smoothly. That is good news for any women who wants to get pregnant after 40.





If you are having fertility problems, over 40 pregnancy is going to be something you may have to consider. The problem is that when you have such problems, they are only going to be worse when you hit that time in life. That means those in that time period are going to have to use some fertility treatments to get pregnant. You may groan at the prospect, but that is actually a very good idea. If you are already getting good care for over 40 pregnancy attempts, you are going to have the attention you need to be sure you are healthy throughout the entire thing.





When your life dictates that you are going to have to have an over 40 pregnancy (or even an over 50 pregnancy) you have to be prepared and know more about what could happen. For the most part, these are higher risk, but you may not have the problems that you think you are going to have. These pregnancies can be just as safe and enjoyable as the ones you would have at any other age. Just remember that having a baby over 40 means you won’t have the same energy that you would have had in your twenties. That shouldn’t stop you if you want a family, but it may cut down on the size of family that you may wish to have.


The newest fashion maven outrage: designer handbag knockoffs




Every woman who buys clothes knows about the knockoffs. The life cycle of the knockoff begins the moment the high fashion models hit the runways, sporting the new season of designer clothing. Designers guard their new offerings with the zealousness of a mother with her child. Seldom does the world get a peek behind the scenes prior to the haute couture fashion shows.





However, once revealed, the fashion magazines are filled with photos of these new fashionista delights. Less talented, but ambitious designers set to work immediately, creating a knockoff of these fashion world knockouts. Quick as a wink, these imitations show up in major department and discount stores, snapped up with the alacrity of a teen with a gift certificate.





A recent news piece, of the talk show variety, settled upon the designer handbag knockoffs in a controversial expose, lambasting women who bought the designer handbag knockoffs. The premise of the discussion was that such unscrupulous women were participating in fashion piracy. The audience was chastised, in no uncertain terms, told that buying a designer handbag knockoff was tantamount to thievery. I admit to being totally confused as to this rationale.





While those who are wearing the real thing may be able to spot a knockoff, who's being hurt? Are the celebrities and women who can afford the real designer handbag, paying one ounce of attention to Miss Average, who, not being able to afford the real designer handbag, buys the designer handbag knockoff instead, in an attempt to be fashionable? While the fabric, or little tiny details and the quality of zippers and hardware may differ from the real deal, Miss Average pays a considerably lesser price, along with a compliment to the original designer in choosing the knockoff as part of her fashion statement. She's got the look and the designer gets the kudos.





Let's face it, whether you're talking garments, handbags, accessories or watches, there are only so many variations in style, detailing and cut. A good seamstress could create a knockoff of any dress, coat or whatever, simply by viewing a photo in the fashion magazines, hot off the press. Designer handbag knockoffs are no different.





As for authenticity, is it really so important? We're not talking about a Rembrandt here. Fashion designers are seasonal creatures, relying on their creativity to clothe and accessorize the women of the world, but for a season. I'd suspect that, secretly, once their designs are revealed, they take pleasure in knowing that their designs are so coveted that imitators flock to their drawing boards to make an affordable version of their genius.





Here's a litmus test, for the proof of the pudding. Try Googling images of 'genuine Gucci handbags' and 'Gucci designer handbag knockoffs'. Can you honestly say you can tell the difference at first glance? Or even a second glance? Do you think that the owner of a genuine Gucci handbag loses sleep over Miss Average's knockoff? Probably not.













Google images of both, can you tell the difference?


Senin, 07 Mei 2012

The World Book Encyclopedia And Me




When I was a kid in elementary school, I used to love looking at the encyclopedia. We had an old World Book Encyclopedia – probably ten years out of date – that I thought was one of the most fascinating things in the world. I think that at that age I could not imagine there being more than one such book in existence. It seemed to contain all the information in the entire world. Whenever I had a question the my teacher could not answer, she would tell me to go look it up in the worldbook encyclopedia, and inevitably the answer was there.





I think I loved the way that the articles were laid out. Most of the entries in the World Book Encyclopedia were only a few pages long, and none of them were much more than ten. It seemed like, in those few short pages lay all there was to know about a particular subject. Whether I was looking up the history of Spain, Snow Owls, or Saturn, there was more than enough to get me going on my report.





World Book Encyclopedias were so standard in our school district that it was years before I even heard of the Encyclopedia Britannica or any of the others. When I did, I was even more fascinated. Comparing books on the same topic side by side is hard because they are all different lengths, have different writing styles, and different information. Comparing encyclopedia articles, on the other hand, is relatively easy. Usually, they are about the same length and hit most of the same key points. The differing ways they are written, the extra little details in them, and the angle the particular author takes come through much more strongly.





Nowadays, I mostly look at the World Book Encyclopedia online. It is nice to have all of the extra convenience of being able to surf articles on the Internet. Free online encyclopedias like Wikipedia can be pretty good, but they are not always consistently written. It is worth it to pay the extra fee for a well written, reliable reference that will tell you a little bit about just about everything. Even so, sometimes I miss the sheer massiveness and impressiveness of the print World Book Encyclopedia that would take up a whole shelf at school. It really was quite a sensation to pour through such a massive source of knowledge.


Alternative Medicine




I've been interested in alternative medicine for about 20 years now, and my interest has gone from a solidly skeptical beginning to a more optimistic end. When I first started researching alternative treatment, it was over concern about a friend. I had a good friend who was a big fan of complementary medicine, and I was worried that he wasn't getting the treatment that he needed. I figured that, by refusing conventional treatment in favor of alternate medicine, he might be doing more harm than good.





At the time, I didn't fully understand my friends position. I thought that his position on alternative medicine was a little bit extreme, but it turned out that I was the extreme one. He basically believed that it was a mistake to take harsh pills and other sorts of Western medicine before looking for more subtle, holistic cures. He wasn't opposed to conventional medicine per se, but he felt like it was often a better idea to use a less invasive treatment. When I told him about my concerns, he agreed to tell me all about the alternative medicine that he was using. He trusted his alternative health care provider, and didn't feel the need to look things up, but he invited me to do some research if I wanted to. I took it upon myself to do just that. I wanted to find out as much as I could about alternative healing.





It turned out that a lot of his alternative medicine revolved around some pretty well established herbal cures. One of the big problems with the mainstream medical establishment is that they only sell cures that can make them a lot of money. If something is easily available from natural sources, it is not aggressively marketed by the health care industry. Therefore, sometimes very efficient natural cures are forgotten in favor of more expensive to manufacture medications. In many ways, his alternative medicine consisted primarily of rediscovering these cures and using them to best effect.





There was a lot more to his alternative healing course than that, however. On top of the alternative medicine, he used some pretty unconventional healing treatments. His doctor practiced a method of healing touch that I had never heard of before, and I was a little bit skeptical at first. I took the opportunity to try it myself, and I was surprised at the results. The effect was palpable, and I felt the cold that I had at the time clearing as soon as the doctor put his hands on me. It was strange and I can't quite explain it, but I can't deny that I felt something. All I know is that there is more to alternative medicine than I once thought.


Use Tuscan kitchen accessories for a warm, romantically beautiful kitchen makeover!




The region of Tuscany, Italy is renowned for its warm, colorful and romantically appealing style of home decor. The Tuscan kitchen exemplifies the warm hospitality and elegance of the gracious Tuscan home. In Tuscany, as is true all over Italy, the kitchen is central to the 'good life'. Tuscan kitchen accessories carry distinctive designs, particularly apparent in ceramics, wood and wrought iron. While we may not all have the opportunity to visit Italy, we can emulate this beautiful style in our own homes with authentic Tuscan kitchen accessories, which are readily available online. Here are a few ideas to get you started on an inexpensive, but absolutely lovely kitchen makeover.





From colorful ceramic ware, such as serving pieces, vases and fruit bowls, to wrought iron kitchen towel racks and wine racks, these traditional Tuscan kitchen accessories are functional, yet beautiful, lending charm to your kitchen as few other decorating styles can. When you compare the cost of the usual kitchen makeover with accessorizing with the Tuscan look, it's a bargain!





Colorful ceramic pitchers make a bold statement at the dinner table, one filled with ice cold water and the other with wine. Spark up your counter top with a Tuscan vase filled with fresh flowers. A large ceramic fruit bowl, hand painted with a bright design is perfect on a sideboard or buffet. Try hanging a matched set of wrought iron towel racks and perhaps a paper towel holder to get that Tuscan feeling rolling.





Google 'Tuscan kitchen accessories ceramics' for plenty of hand painted Tuscan ceramic ware. Using an image search yields photos from these sites. Click through on designs that you find appealing. (You may find yourself visiting many sites!) While you're browsing, check out other Tuscan kitchen accessories, such as salt and pepper sets, terracotta garlic keepers, wine racks and kitchen canisters.





Even Rover can get into the Tuscan mode, with a food bowl decorated in the Tuscan style! So much more elegant than the regular plastic dog dish!





Be sure to check what Tuscan treasures you might find on eBay as well. With a little dedicated searching, you can find some lovely bargains.





Any of the online art poster sites will yield many attractive reproductions featuring landscapes and Tuscan themed. Make your selections and choose from many framing options.





Visit your local home improvement center to find a typically Tuscan styled bronze water faucet.





You can see how easy and delightfully fun it can be to do a kitchen makeover using Tuscan kitchen accessories exclusively. Of course, this may be preceded with a fresh coat of paint and a few rustic faux beams to complete the picture. Once you start exploring the world of lovely Tuscany, one thing leads to another. Next thing you know, you may be installing a Tuscan tiled island! Wow! Your new kitchen will surely be the envy of the neighborhood.


Comfortable and Stylish Extra Wide Shoes




As a larger woman, there are many nuisances that I have to put up with on a daily basis, from unflattering comments and outright rudeness to not being able to buy my footwear right off the rack. I learned long ago how to tune out the former hassle, but I didn't solve my shoe problem until just recently when I found a couple of great websites that stock extra wide shoes.





Let's face it: if you walk into any shoe store in the mall, you run the risk of the place not carrying your size. That's because retailers like that have a very limited amount of storage space on the premises and therefore must confine themselves to stocking only the most popular sizes at any given time. That's terrific news for women who wear a size 8 or a 9, but it's a major inconvenience for those of us who need extra wide shoes in widths of 2E or greater. Clearly, we're never going to be able to shop anywhere but at specialty apparel stores or online merchants. And let me tell you, once I bought my first pair of extra wide shoes online a few months ago, I immediately became hooked on the process!





For one thing, I love how easy it is to find the perfect pair of extra wide shoes right from the comfort of my chair. By shopping online, I can breeze through the selections of five different retailers in a matter of minutes to see if there's anything I like. It's so nice to finally have an entire range of styles to choose from! I'd gotten so used to having only a handful of options when shopping for extra wide shoes that my head was practically swimming from the indecision! But this is definitely a nice "obstacle" to be faced with, considering the alternative.





Another thing that I love about being able to buy extra wide shoes online is having the ability to purchase all my footwear from a single store. Because an online merchant is more likely to have an extensive stock of products on hand, I can buy pumps for work, cross-trainers for walking around town, flats for a more casual look, or heels for special occasions all from the same place. Some websites even offer additional discounts when purchasing multiple pairs of extra wide shoes, so the more I buy, the more I save. How cool is that?





I can't even begin to tell you what a relief it is to know I can locate extra wide shoes in the latest styles whenever I want. No more settling for footwear that looks good only on granny or having to shop in the men's department to find something that fits. I wish I had started doing this years ago!


Can you use exercise to lose weight? Yes, so long as your diet is revamped as part of your program!




It's probably safe to say that half of all Americans need to, or want to, lose weight. Maybe you want to drop just 10 pounds, mainly so your current wardrobe still fits attractively. Other people have significant weight problems and need to lose 50 pounds or more. Besides your physical appearance, your motivation includes health concerns. Once you form a pattern of overeating every day, with a penchant for sweets, fatty foods and other junk type foods, this can be a hard habit to break. Some people think that, exclusively using exercise to lose weight, they can keep right on eating as usual. The rationale is that when you employ the exercise to lose weight program, you're burning calories, so you'll reach your goal without changing your diet, or at least not by much. It won't work. Let's see why.





1.What does exercise accomplish in a weight loss program? Whether you need to shed 10, 50 or 100 pounds, this means that your body has excess fat. An exercise program burns off excess fat, while toning flabby muscles and providing benefits to your cardiovascular system. On the other hand, if you only modify your diet and don't exercise, when weight comes off, you'll be left with sagging skin all over your body, not an attractive result.





2.Exercise alone won't get you to your goal. Why? If you watch the 'Biggest Losers' TV show, you might know that after couples partners had spent time at the program's official weight loss and training center, one of the couples from each 'team' were sent home for one month to see how they did on their own. Some, who adhered to both the diet and exercise regimens on their own, lost significant weight, one man losing 25 pounds. Others, who abandoned the diet, but worked out for hours every day, lost no more than two pounds! That's proof that when you exercise to lose weight, a healthy diet is a must for success.





3.How does a healthy diet program affect weight loss? The bottom line to losing weight is reducing your caloric intake. If you reduce your daily intake by 500 calories, you'll lose about a pound a week. When you don't drop the sugar laden foods, those calories turn right back into fat. When you add plenty of fiber-rich, complex carbohydrates, you get a reversal of this effect. The calories these foods contain often require that your body burns more calories than the food contains. So you realize a net reduction in calories consumed. Add in the exercise to lose weight factor and you've effectively reduced your calorie consumption on all sides, resulting in safe and maximum weight loss.





You can see that, if you're serious about losing weight, diet and exercise work hand in hand. Don't fool yourself into thinking that you can simply exercise to lose that weight!


Rewarding Nursing Careers Are Waiting for You




Whenever the economy is doing poorly, news of major layoffs, downsizing, or restructuring inevitably hits many industries. I always feel bad for people who lose their jobs this way because I'm sure it's very demoralizing to have your whole career come to a grinding halt just like that. That's one of the reasons I want to switch to a recession-proof industry that will need workers no matter what the external economic conditions happen to be. After giving this a lot of thought, I've decided to check into nursing careers.





Since nursing careers are perfect for those who like to help people and who want a challenging, interesting job that presents something new every single day, I can totally envision myself in this kind of position. I also like the fact that nurses and other health care professionals enjoy top salaries and compensation packages, because obviously I want to be able to have a comfortable lifestyle away from the job. Plus, nursing careers offer excellent growth potential, which means I can move up through the ranks after demonstrating my competency.





Of course, nursing careers aren't the kind of thing you can just jump into on a whim. It takes years of schooling and formal training in order to receive the right qualifications and certifications. Fortunately, there are many schools all over the country that offer weekend and online health care courses leading to full LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse) degrees. This means I can keep my current job while taking classes towards these different nursing careers, giving me some much-needed security as I prepare to change my life. Being able to continue working at my present company will also allow me to get through school with minimal debt and loans, and enable me to pad my resume as well. Then after I graduate, I'll have a leg up on the competition when it comes to finding a job.





Speaking of finding a job, I've learned that most schools that offer health care degrees also provide post-graduation placement assistance. So by going to the right school and making the right connections, I'll have the inside track to the most coveted nursing careers out there, and won't have to pound the pavement for months like other recent grads. And even if I don't use my school's placement assistance, I can just scan websites that post ads for nursing careers and submit my credentials to any hospital or health care organization that looks worthwhile.





Overall, I'm confident that I'm making the right move here. Nursing careers are challenging, rewarding, and will remain in demand for the foreseeable future. Once I get into that field, I'll never have to worry about downsizing or layoffs again!


Minggu, 06 Mei 2012

Vany Plates For Your Vehicle




There are many things you can do to personalize your new car or truck. You can choose your own colors, and you can even decide what type of materials you want for your interior. You can decide if you want a CD player, GPS, or things like DVD players. There are also bumper stickers that you can use to say a ltle about who you are, and you also have the choice of getting vany plates. Some prefer the plates because they won’t wreck the paint jobs like some bumper stickers can do. These plates can be a lot of fun, but you will find you are limed by space, and by your state laws.





There are a few different vany plates from which you can choose. It might just depend on where you live. Some states only require you to have one license plate on your vehicle, and there are others that require two. If you only need one, like those that live in Pennsylvania, you can have any type of vany plate for the front of your car that you want. If you live in New York state, however, you must have two state issued plates, and that leaves ltle room for creativy.





For states that require one plate, you can find vany plates in many different places. You can even make them on your own if you are so inclined. You can also find these at local carnivals. Those are ones you can have made to say anything that you want, and they are made while you wa. You can also find some companies that make vany plates that may have some that you like. You may not be able to get one special made that way, but you should find some that appeal to you and your personaly.





When you live in two plate states, you will have very ltle that you can do when thinking about vany plates. You can, however, apply to have whatever you want on your state issued license plates. You must keep your message whin six or seven characters, and you will have to come up with something that no one else has. Just remember that using vany plates, other than state issued, in these states can get you into trouble. Make sure you follow the laws in regards to your license plates. You may just have to find another way to express yourself.


Cinco de Mayo Party




Early every May there’s a celebration in Mexico that everyone looks forward to all year. It falls on the 5th day of May and when Cinco de Mayo comes it’s a day for partying. All the small details of a Cinco de Mayo party are important and even if you’re not Latin you can have a get together and enjoy all the food and festivities found in Mexico.





Invitations are a must whenever you are planning a party. There are several methods of inviting folks to your Cinco de Mayo party but getting a festive invitation in the mail is a rare treat these days. Most people either call or email their friends and family members when they want to invite them to a party. You can certainly utilize your computer when it comes to making invitations, but take the time to address and mail them as it will help set the tone for your party.





Food is always the focal point of any gathering. Planning a menu for your party should be at the top of your to-do list. When you are having a Cinco de Mayo party everything should be along a Latin theme. That means you get to enjoy delights such as tacos, enchiladas, and tamales. If you are wary about cooking that much food on your own, consider having a potluck type party where you ask each guest to bring one Mexican themed dish. You’ll get to enjoy many different foods without having to spend days in the kitchen preparing them.





The look of the venue is also something you want to put a lot of thought into. When you are planning a theme party such as this, you want to make certain the room fits the feel of the event. Finding Cinco de Mayo decorations isn’t difficult at all. You simply need some red, green and white streamers. Small, inexpensive Mexican flags are also readily available in late April and early May and these make perfect Cinco de Mayo decorations too. Also a piñata fits perfectly into the theme of the day. It’s also a great party favor and imagine the fun when your guests take turns trying to break it open while blindfolded.





If you want to carry the theme even farther consider having everyone dress in the colors of the Mexican flag. If everyone who comes to the Cinco de Mayo party wears white, green or red, you’ll have an ambiance that’s all about the special day. It also makes for great photos when everyone participates and follows the dress code.





Having a party like this is sure to put everyone into a Latin frame of mind. Playing some great Latin music will only add to the day and with everything in place, it will certainly be a party no one will soon forget.


A blueberry smoothie makes a great breakfast for young and old alike!




When your family is on the run, how many times do you get turned down on your breakfast offer? Everyone's in a hurry to get to school and work. An astonishing number of Americans skip breakfast altogether. A cup of coffee and they're off. Here's a great way to make sure everyone gets breakfast, one they can carry-out and which is packed with nutrition. A blueberry smoothie is delicious and pretty. If Mom or Dad is troubled with arthritis or just needs to up the fiber content of their menus, this recipe will do the trick.





Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cherries and oranges contain significant amounts of fiber, as well as loads of vitamins A and C, known antioxidants which help ward off cancer. These fruits, especially blueberries and cherries contain anti-inflammatory components, which can help relieve swelling with arthritis. So this blueberry smoothie is a healthy breakfast for all ages.





It so happens that these colors combine well for a lovely reddish violet to lavender smoothie. Use more blueberries to increase the the lavender effect, or more strawberries for a more pinkish tint. You can alter the mix as you wish, but use the same total amount of fruit for the right consistency. For a thicker consistency, add more fruit.





Use fresh fruits in season as possible, but frozen fruit works too.





Blueberry Smoothie





½ cup each of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and dark red cherries



1 large orange, peeled



1 teaspoon of grenadine (adds delightful flavor)



1 quart of vanilla, strawberry or peach ice cream





(or)





1 quart of plain yogurt, if you prefer





Mix it all up in the blender and you're done. If you have lidded plastic cups and straws, you can pour each serving and hand them out as they're walking out the door.





Variations on this recipe include substituting 2 cups of orange, peach or strawberry-banana juice for the ice cream or yogurt. You may also substitute one of the Torani(TM) flavoring syrups, in your favorite flavor, for the grenadine. If you're using as an arthritis remedy, the recipe above is your best bet.





Don't try to make this a do-ahead, as smoothies tend to get runny if they sit around for a while. This blueberry smoothie recipe is so quick and easy to make, this is a breakfast for four that you can put together in 15 minutes! It's beautiful, delicious and nutritious. What more can you ask from a healthy, filling breakfast?


みんなのための占星術標識



彼らも私たちを満たすために人々 について学ぶことができることです。彼らは、私たち suable 愛と一致するかはより良い友達としてオフかどうかを知ることができます。彼らも私たち目盛りと私たちは良い 1 週間をしているかどうかものを知ることができます。一部の人々 であることを信じないかもしれないが非常に本当であります。非信者は二人が似ていると思うので本当にこのようなことはできません。それは非常には本当にです。我々 を拒否する場合でも私たち占星術標識は私たちを伝えることができます。それは正確にしているかどうかを参照してくださいにあなたの星占いを読むは興味深いです。




あなたは、12 ヶ月、年を表すための 12 の異なる記号が表示されます。一度あなたのサインを知っているについてすべてを読むことができます。どのような記号を最高の愛と一致しから離れて滞在する必要があるものを見つけることができます。それは何人かの人々 が宗教については、非常に興味深いツールです。彼らだけで人を伝えるには干支の焦点します。占星術の標識は、それらとどのように彼らは人が彼らのために正しいかどう言うことができるには重要です。




多くの異なる webses と他の情報源に捧げている場合は、この情報には、新しい干支に標識ので入れるは簡単です。あなたの占星術の標識について読むことができますだけでなく、友人、家族ともロマンチックなパートナーについてを読み取ることもできます。かどうかは関係する起こっているの洞察力を得ることができます。一部の人々 には、占星術の標識が、人を表すことができる方法はありませんが、ほとんどのビッグバンと考えています。あなたのガードを置くときに占星術のあなたの心を開いてすると、吹き飛ばされます。




私たちは、それぞれ私たちの誕生に基づく星座があります。特定 personaly tras 密接に各占星術の標識に関連していることを理解すれば、これは魅力的です。しようとして拒否した場合でも、常に正しいです、彼らの誕生日のときことを学べば、他のユーザーと対話方法をゲージに役立ちますをすぐに表示されます。




どのように中毒この趣味でまったく驚いてはいけない。標識とあなたの誕生日をそんな宇宙の表現方法についての学習を開始すると、あなたがおそらくはできる限り多くの情報を吸収する必要があります。これは素晴らしい友人や家族と共有することができます過去の時間です。彼らは、占星術標識についてのすべてを知っていることと彼らに終わる可能性があります人のタイプのいくつかの洞察を提供することができることを愛する。占星術はより多くの楽しさとゲームです。


Computer Basics




I really thought that I understood the computer basics until recently. After all, I grew up with a computer. I was programming in BASIC and logo when I was a kid, I learned how to use DOS, then I learned how to navigate Windows. I have some experience on the Mac, I can use Office and Excel – in general, I am pretty well-rounded. What I didn't realize was how far the basics of computers go nowadays. The fact is that most highly qualified people of my generation know a huge amount about computers. If you don't know a little about how to program in HTML, how to debug Windows, how to incorporate Java applets into your Web pages, and many other computer programming basics, you really are falling behind.





Fortunately, there are many excellent courses in computer basics available nowadays. One of the easiest ways to go about updating your computer basics knowledge is to take a free online course. There are plenty of online computer courses, and many of them cost nothing. There are websites all over the place that basically make course material available for free. Although you don't actually have a professor and classmates, you do have all the needed materials including a book and videos or podcast lectures.





I tried using this method to learn computer basics with moderate success. I picked some of it up, but I wasn't really that satisfied. I suddenly realized that I do a lot better with the book in front of me. I guess I'm old-fashioned that way. I don't mind reading and editing texts on the computer, but if I'm going to be really absorbing a huge amount of information, I'd rather have a printed copy. That is why I ordered some computer basics books from Amazon. I knew that I would learn computer programming better and with less problems if I actually had a professionally printed book.





I'm glad that I took this approach towards learning the basics of computers. I had to invest a good 60 dollars into books, but it was worth it. Many of them double as great references, so I can use them even after I've learned what's in them, I can always look back when I don't understand something. The other ones I can resell or give to friends. One of my best buddies has been inspired by my effort, and he's now working on the basics of computing. He can use the books I have already bought to learn what he needs to.


初心者のための天文学



古代時以来、人間のレースを夜空に魅了されています。幸いにも、技術詳細に研究する機会を提供しています。天文学の初心者のため、やりがいのあると成長の趣味です。最高のアドバイスのビットをどのような機器を取得する起動するは購入すると何を観察します。




どのようなお住まいの地域を表示するに起こっているを見つけます。もちろん、常に、月面上を頼ることができます。小さな望遠鏡の詳細の多くを見ることができるし、大きな明るいオブジェクトです。小さな望遠鏡も火星、木星、金星、土星、ハイパワー接眼レンズを助けるに鑑賞するため十分以上になります。脇から太陽、月、金星、明るいオブジェクトあり初心者のための天文学の好きな科目。




望遠鏡の世界、不可解なように見えることができますが 1 つを選択するも、限られた予算内では、かなり簡単です。非常に高倍率を自慢格安のモデルによって誘惑されません。それは拡大の最も重要な機能は、共通の誤解です。明るさとイメージの鮮明さがないの倍率で実現し、ほとんど観察下 50 x の倍率で見られています。それは良い結果を決定する光学系です。




ほとんどのアマチュア反射板を購入または赤道儀望遠鏡と天文学の初心者のために着手するほとんどの人が手頃な価格です。広く、絞り、光学に関する限りは、イメージ シャープで明るくをされます。安定したマウントも不可欠です。良質の三脚ではない場合でも、非常に高価な望遠鏡そのジョブを行うことはできません。正しく観察するあまりにも多くの振動します。




望遠鏡を使用することに加え、多くの天文学者のように彼らを参照して画像の写真を撮ること。これは、天体写真となぜアマチュア関与できない理由はないです。初心者のための天文学は、この技術をも受け入れることができます。最初の決定、フィルムとデジタル カメラを選択することです。それは一般的なルールとして優れた結果をもたらすため、プロも映画を選択できます。デジタル カメラは、長時間露光を作り出すことができません。しかし、それ最も近い惑星、月などの明るいオブジェクトを完全によく写真撮影に対処することができますので、理想的な初心者のためデジタルがあります。また、次のすぐに画像を表示できます。再度、まともな三脚は、機器の不要振動を戦うために重要です。




天文学星、チャート、ガイドなど、星座を初心者のためのいくつかの良い本があります。天文学があります初心者ジェフ Becan、天文学でパトリック ・ ムーア、左右にオリオン男 Consolmagno、ダン M.Davis で初心者ガイド。


Sabtu, 05 Mei 2012

Crime Scene Cleanup Services




Take a moment to think of all the hotel rooms you've stayed in, offices you've worked at, or homes you've visited. Chances are, someone has died in at least one of those places at some point of time over the years -- either as the result of natural causes or brutal crimes. I admit that it's kind of a gruesome thing to ponder, but bear with me! Now, have you ever wondered how those places end up so thoroughly clean afterwards? I have. I mean, I can't even get bloodstains out of my kid's t-shirt after football practice, so crime scene cleanup seems like an impossible task to me. But apparently, there are specialized cleaning services that exist to handle these events.





Crime scene cleanup crews are called in after police specialists have combed through the area to gather all of their evidence. The cleaners have access to highly effective chemicals, solvents, and solutions that can eliminate the biological mess you'd expect to find after a murder, suicide, or even a natural death. These professionals work quickly and efficiently, and once they're finished, you'd never be able to guess that anything untoward happened in that room.





Crime scene cleanup companies provide a valuable service to relatives whose loved ones have suffered an untimely death. Think about it: would you want to have to deal with this kind of cleaning and scrubbing yourself if you return home one day to discover that a family member had died? Natural deaths are difficult enough to handle on their own, and that difficulty is multiplied greatly when crimes are involved. At least crime scene cleanup crews take care of the most distasteful part of the situation, leaving you free to more important tasks like comforting your family.





There are many advantages to using professional crime scene cleanup services rather than trying the do-it-yourself approach. First of all, as I said above, the pros have the best equipment around and know exactly how to remove all the stains and waste left behind. Removing all traces of the event is critical -- especially if you're planning to sell the home or property in the near future. Second, crime scene cleanup crews know all about the protocols surrounding the removal of biological waste. After all, this isn't stuff you can simply put out with the regular trash. And finally, crime scene cleanup companies are licensed, discreet, and insured. They get the job done, get it done quickly, and work with your insurance company to handle payment.





Crime scene cleanup is not something that you have to think about every day, but it's good to know that these types of services are available. Now, if tragedy ever strikes close to home, you'll at least know what to do about it.


The Importance Of Building Lean Muscle




You may think that you do not have to worry about how much lean muscle that you have if you are thin, and if you are not an athlete. Though most think of men when it comes to building up muscle, this is something that women should be doing as well. Building lean muscle can have a lot of good benefits for both sexes, and has more to do with how you feel and how your body performs than how you look in your dress clothes. If you know what to do, the benefits of this are too many to count.





There are many people out there with back pain that they have had for a while. What those people don’t know is that there are times when simple exercises meant to help with building lean muscle mass can actually help. Those with damage to the spine are the exception, of course, but some people just have backs that go out of place all of the time. This is usually due to weak muscles in that area. Building lean muscle in the back would help to keep the spine in place and can at times make all of that pain go away.





Building lean muscle mass can make someone look leaner without them having to lose weight. Usually, those that have a weight lifting regime are the ones that lose and gain at the same time. That means that they lose weight in fat but gain it in muscle. They can step on the scale and see that nothing has changed, but that is not going to be the case with the tape measure. They are going to be slimmer all the way around. They are also going to find they burn calories more efficiently and feel better each and every day.





When it comes to overall health, building lean muscle is a great way to live longer and add quality to those extra years. The human body was not made to sit still, and the more active someone is the more muscle they tend to have. Building lean muscle in a gym can help your body when you don’t have to time to run around and do it the natural way. You are going to avoid some aging problems when you take on weight lifting as a part of your regular exercise routine.





When you want to start building lean muscle, there are a few things that you can do. When it comes to your diet, start eating things that are higher in protein and cut down on some of your carbohydrates intake. You can start out with free weights and other exercise that your trainer can help you with that were designed to help with building lean muscle. You don’t have to lift 200 pounds and have bulging muscles to lift weights. You just have to lift enough to build that lean tissue that is going to make you look and feel better for the rest of your life.


Tips For Caring For Aging Parents




You never want to think about the day when you have to take care of your parents. They have always been there for you, and you think of them as strong. You probably know they are going to be there for you when you need them. What can be hard in a parent child relationship is when the care switches from what it was to the child having to be the one caring for aging parents. If this is something you must do, take care of yourself as well as your parents so that everyone is happier.





Caring for aging parents is not easy. They were once strong, and it may kill you to see them in a state where they can not totally care for themselves. However, that does not mean that they are going to want you to run yourself into the ground when caring for them. When it comes to stressful things in life, caring for aging parents is right up there on the list of the most stressful things that you can do. If you are not careful, you could be putting your own health at risk.





You have to have some help when caring for aging parents. You are never going to be able to do this on your own and stay healthy and strong. If you have to be with them and care for them 24 hours a day, you are going to suffer for it. You can get help from other siblings, if you have them, or even your own children. There are agencies that send nurses and other caregivers to your home to help you with caring for aging parents. That gives you some time to take care of your own life. You don’t want to neglect your family while this is going on.





During your free time, you have to take are of your own health and mental well being. Caring for aging parents is not only stressful, it can kill your life as you know it. When you have a break, go do things that you love to do and that feel peaceful to you. If you are worried something is going to happen when you are gone, always have your cell phone with you. However, try to resist the urge to call every few minutes to see how things are going. Trust that you will get a phone call if needed. Relax and enjoy free time so that you are better equipped to deal with the stresses that are coming your way.





You may even find that there are some support groups in your area for those that are caring for aging parents. If not, you may want to find a way to start one on your own. You can feel very isolated when you are doing through this, and you may find yourself resenting your position in life. If you are networking and talking with others that are caring for aging parents, and you see that they are going through the same things, you are going to feel much better.


Home theater system




After two years of having a home theater system in my house but still in boxes, I can happily say that is now completely hooked up. It was paid off long before my husband stopped complaining about not being hooked up and actually spent a weekend figuring out how to get up and running. Sure, there are some extra holes in walls that weren’t there previously and a lot of bad language was muttered from the family room, but all in all – was a success.





When he first decided to purchase a home theater system, I bulked. I knew that he was not skilled enough to actually master the art of hooking up on his own. And, I knew that we didn’t have a few extra dollars to have professionals come in and do for us. I had simply hoped that he’d take my hint and not buy . Of course, he was oblivious to my pleas and he purchased a rather expensive one. We paid off whin the first year. He was really exced about but after reading the directions several times, he started to pretend didn’t exist. I knew that involved lots of wiring, hanging of speakers and coordinating but I wasn’t the least b able to help him. People kept offering to help him but they never followed through with actually helping him to install . Our expensive home theater system was eventually pushed into the hallway closet and stored there until just recently. I was secretly debating hiring some professionals to come out and install just so that I’d have my closet back and he



wouldn’t be pouting anymore about how wonderful the home theater system would sound if he could figure out. However, they wanted to charge me a huge fee and I just refused to pay for that.





We bought our home theater system at a great time – Circu Cy was having a huge sale and we get an entire year of financing for 0%. None of the salespeople asked us if we needed assistance with installation. Not that my husband would have accepted ; he was determined to do this on his own. It never happened.





So now, our home theater system is installed and works wonderfully. We all love . However, the next time that we decide to invest in something like this, I’ll be sure that we’re well aware of how to install or else we adm that we need help before s too late. For something as expensive as a home theater system, you just may want to consider having some professional individuals use their own knowledge and tools to ensure that doesn’t take two years before is hooked up. Just some advice.


Seven natural remedies for arthritis that reduce pain and inflammation, while improving your overall health!




Tens of millions of people in the U.S. suffer from arthritis. This disease comes in two basic categories. Osteoarthritis is a condition described as a simple wearing out of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition which affects the immune system.





Osteoarthritis is a good news, bad news condition. While it typically gets worse with time, it does not progress as rapidly or painfully as rheumatoid arthritis. Currently, there are no pharmaceutical treatments. All your doctor can do is prescribe a pain killer. On the other hand, there are medications available for rheumatoid arthritis that can slow progress of the disease, as well as pain killers to ease those painful joints.





In both cases, conventional medicine does not offer much, besides some relief of pain. However, you can make use of time-tested natural remedies for arthritis that can actually improve your condition and reduce the need for pain medications. It's also easy to integrate these foods and herbs into your daily routine.





Bing cherries are a terrific anti-inflammatory. Fresh cherries in season work best, but canned cherries will still offer significant help.





Capsaicin creams are one of the most useful of the natural remedies for arthritis when used as a topical on the affected areas. During cold and damp weather, you'll find substantial relief from pain and inflammation. The effect can be enhanced by wearing nylon gloves and socks, which help hold the heat.





Turmeric, taken in capsules or prepared in curry dishes is a marvelous addition to your natural remedies for arthritis, that is found to be as effective as cortisone in alleviating symptoms of both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Additional benefits include improvements in digestion, reduction of cholesterol and lowers blood sugar, a boon for diabetics.





Alfalfa is another inexpensive and time tested of the natural remedies for arthritis. The best form is the dried powdered leaves. You can buy this at health food stores in capsules. Alfalfa is packed with nutrients and is good for respiratory problems too.





Next in our lineup of natural remedies for arthritis is the Omega-3 fatty acids, a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, found in fish. Sardines, salmon, tuna and herring contain high quantities of the Omega-3's. Alternatively, you can take gel caps from the health food store. As a bonus, taking this supplement reduces your risk of heart problems, reduces bad cholesterol while raising the good cholesterol.





One especially tasty spice in your repertoire of natural remedies for arthritis is ginger. Ginger is anti-inflammatory. Make a habit of drinking ginger tea three times a day. Ginger is also beneficial to your heart health.





You've probably heard of Evening Primrose oil, but did you know that this plant oil is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory agents discovered to date? Several double-blind studies have demonstrated that the pain experienced by arthritis sufferers was typically reduced by 50%!





If you put all of these natural remedies for arthritis to work for you, you'll be feeling better soon. Always discuss using any of these with your physician. Good luck!


Preventing and reducing wrinkles through diet, supplements and well-formulated face creams




Many not-so-welcome changes come along as we get older. One of the most obvious changes comes on our faces, those dreaded wrinkles. Although it's a natural development in the aging process, preventing and reducing wrinkles is possible, given a nutrient rich diet, the right components in our face creams, as well as supplements. It's almost never too early to start and certainly never too late. Once you're in your 20s, the skin aging process is beginning. Here's how you can help yourself look your best, right into old age.





As you grow older, two proteins that naturally occur in your skin, collagen and elastin, gradually diminish. The unfortunate fact is that the older you get, the less you've got. The same goes for hyaluronic acid. These three are what keeps your skin elastic and firm – like young people.





The result of these decreased substances? Wrinkles! Even in your 20s, you may start noticing fine lines around your eyes and mouth. As time goes on, those infamous 'crow's feet', age spots and the full blown wrinkles put their marks on your face. Boo!





Collagen and elastin are bonded together by hyaluronic acid, forming fibers. So these three work hand in hand. Do face creams containing these three ingredients help in reducing wrinkles? It depends.





While some brands of face creams include collagen and elastin on the ingredient label, some less scrupulous manufacturers are including the whole proteins in the cream. These whole proteins will never actually be absorbed into your skin (the whole proteins are too large) and won't do anything but sit on the surface of your skin until washed off! This is a waste of money and the march of wrinkles proceeds.





Another problem we face in preventing and reducing wrinkles is due to a culprit enzyme called hyaluronidase, which destroys some of our ever-decreasing supply of hyaluronic acid. This means that the collagen and elastin can only bind to the remaining stores of hyaluronic acid.





Fortunately, nature has provided a way to increase your supply of hyaluronic acid, in the form of Wakame, a type of seaweed. In addition to keeping your collagen and elastin binding, wakame provides a number of health building nutrients, including protein, fiber, calcium, iodine and Omega-3 fatty acids. It's also packed with natural antioxidants, which help prevent free radical damage, a major cause of wrinkles. Antioxidants play an important role in preventing and reducing wrinkles, combatting the effects of pollution and a less than adequate diet.





You can also use soy products to increase your available supply of hyaluronic acid. Tofu and soy milk both contain isoflavones, giving you an added bonus in protecting your skin from UV damage!





Now, how can you increase your natural supply of collagen? Broccoli, oranges, strawberries, sweet bell peppers and Brussels sprouts contain plentiful amounts of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, which also promotes the production of collagen.





Rice and corn contain an essential amino acid, called threonine, which helps you produce both collagen and elastin.





As for dietary supplements, CoenzymeQ10 and vitamin E are important aids in preventing and reducing wrinkles. You can also apply vitamin E directly to trouble spots. Puncture the gel capsule with a pin and squeeze it on the skin. You'll probably want to make this an overnight treatment, as vitamin E is quite sticky and thick.





You can see that preventing and reducing wrinkles is a simple matter of knowing a few secrets!


Jumat, 04 Mei 2012

It's easy to preserve fresh flowers in arrangements that last a year or more!




In summer, our flower gardens provide lovely, fresh arrangements we can keep refreshing throughout the season. When cold weather sets in, your choices become more limited. Next time you go out and cut a bunch of daisies, pick an extra bunch. You can use one for a fresh bouquet and preserve the second, to enjoy later in the year when the blooms are long gone from the garden. Preserving fresh flowers is easy. All it takes is a little time and a few simple techniques.





When you pick your flowers is most important to obtaining the best results. Just as soon as the morning dew has dried from the petals is the best time of day. Aim to pick flowers at the height of that flower's season, when blooms are most abundant.





There are three basic methods of preserving fresh flowers. You can air dry or microwave the flowers, or you can preserve your flowers with silica gel. Here's how to preserve fresh flowers with each method.





Preserving fresh flowers by the air dry method is easiest. Use string, garden tape or rubber bands to bind each bunch. Hang upside down in a dry, warm location away from light. Depending on the thickness of the petals and air temperature, your flowers will dry in anywhere from two to four weeks. Apply a coat of matte spray fixative and you're done.





The second method of preserving fresh flowers in the microwave takes just minutes. Experiment with your timing, in increments of 15-30 seconds, until you find the optimum time period for the flower you're drying.





Dry just 2-3 medium blooms at a time. Small, flat petals, like marguerites or violas, do well with a stiff, microwaveable paper plate set on top. This helps the flower petals stay flat and not curl. When the flowers are dry, set them aside for at least half an hour, to rest.





Preserving fresh flowers with silica gel requires a careful hand, but often produces the most professional result. All you need is a can of silica gel, green wire stems, available at most craft stores and some florist's and a container. A plastic box with a tightly fitting lid works best. Trim the stems to an inch or so.





Pour a few inches of silica gel into your container. Carefully lay each flower on this bed. Flowers like roses and tulips go face up. Fill in with the silica around each flower, sprinkling in just a little at a time, so that the petals aren't crushed. Continue until the flowers are covered. It takes from 2-6 days to complete the drying. Check every day. When they're dry, carefully remove from the container. Use a soft brush to dislodge any silica clinging to the petals. Attach wired stems.





Preserving fresh flowers in season is easy and gives you flower arrangements all year.


Eliminating Pet Odors




I've been a dog-lover my whole life, and have always had at least one dog in my house at any given time. I currently have two fantastic companions that have been with me for the past 10 years or so. I didn't get these dogs when they were pups, so they're both actually more than 10 years old, which means that they're now starting to suffer from various ailments and health problems that didn't affect them when they were younger. For example, one of my dogs is becoming incontinent, while the other has a skin condion that causes her to smell terrible.





Because of these problems, I'm now in need of a product that's effective at eliminating pet odors. I have tried everything that the national stores carry, but haven't had any real luck so far. Instead of truly eliminating pet odors, those products simply cover up the smell temporarily, which leaves me back at square one every few days. I want something that I can apply once (or even a few times) and be done with . This constant cycle of trying new products, having the smell go away for a couple of days, and then starting all over again is leaving me utterly exhausted.





Since I wasn't getting results from the national brands, I got online to see what other kinds of products are out there. I found a lot of different solvents, enzymes, and powders that claim to be effective at eliminating pet odors, but since I've never heard of any of these before, I'm going to have to take some time to read consumer reviews before I buy anything. Once I narrow the possibilies down to a short list of choices, I'll then start buying the products one by one. If I find one that's successful at eliminating pet odors, great. If not, I'll keep working my way through the rest of my list. This could get expensive, but if I find something that works, 'll be worth .





When these problems with my dogs started, I pretty much closed my house off to friends and other visors. I'm completely embarrassed by the smell, and don't want others to come in here until I can get this suation resolved.



Once I can eliminate pet odors in my house, I'll be able to get my life back, while still enjoying the constant companionship of my beloved dogs. Really, I'd pay any price for that!


The Confident Student




Sometimes, the difference between the confident student and the unconfident student is subtle. When most of us think about poor self-confidence, we picture something big glaringly obvious, but it is not always that way. Self-conscious students sometimes seem just like everyone else. They may have an active social group, reasonably decent grades, and even functional relationships with teachers or professors. Beneath that all, however, lurks another level. The social ease in academic flexibility that the confident student takes for granted is something that be unconfident one never gets to know.





You see, confidence touches every aspect of life. The confident student is able to take a leadership position in the classroom. When he doesn't get something, he speaks out and asks for it. When he doesn't agree with something, he feels free to speak his mind. He is not necessarily rude or overbearing, but he is willing to tell it like he feels it is. This gives him all kinds of advantages. It means that his concerns are always heard and addressed.





Until recently, confidence leadership was taken as sort of a birthright. People assume that the confident student would always be confident and the shy and self-effacing student would always be shy. The truth of the situation has turned out to be much more complicated than that. In reality, self-confidence is something that can be built up through years of disciplined study. It comes naturally to some people, but it is accessible to everyone.





The key to becoming the confident student is changing your attitude. The problem isn't your teachers, your parents, your academic abilities, or any of that. It is simply your own self-consciousness. The confident student basically feel that he has a right to be where he is and ask the questions he needs to. He trusts in his own abilities, and so they take him where he needs to go. Learning to trust yourself isn't just the first step – it is the only step.





Of course, there are many paths to confidence. A lot of people seem to prefer therapy above other methods. It has a lot of advantages – particularly for shy people. Sometimes it is too much of a task to increase your own confidence, and you need outside help. A qualified therapist, life coach, or other counselor can do this. Sometimes, the right book is enough. A lot of people prefer to work independently, and good reading material can help them to increase classroom confidence.


行動修正療法



行動修正療法-認知行動療法として-しばしば知られて幸せ、健康より機能的な社会の一員になるため、最も簡単で効率的な手法の 1 つです。心理療法と他の伝統的な様式とは異なり、行動修正療法の問題行動を直接変更しています。簡単なポイントには。問題行動の心理的な原因を見つけるし、続ける一方で、自己破壊的なパターンを見ていません。代わりに、行動修正療法では、機能不全の動作を扱うことによって、基になる問題を解決できることと考えています。




行動修正療法子供のために特に便利です。子供いない完全に差別化される-は完全に自己のアイデンティティを確立していません。その結果より行動修正療法その他治療上のアプローチをするがはるかに簡単です。まだいる人を理解しようとしているし、彼らは彼らは何をすを定義します。建設的な代替には子の動作を変更すると、その子の性格で、建設的な方法も変更できます。




もちろん行動修正療法-任意の治療-ようだけことセラピストとして良いです。行動変容セラピストを探している場合は、自分の直感を信頼することが重要です。療法は機密とプライベートであるため、話をする、元の患者を見つけるのに苦労する必要があります。代わりに、いくつかのセッションに出席するためのセラピストとあなたの考えを参照してくださいする必要があります。それらに慣れていない場合、またはあなたの子供がそれらを-快適されない場合はどこを見てみてください。言葉で表現することはできませんのであなたの理由は貴重な 1 つではないことを意味していません。時々、私たちの本能の強力なツールです。




行動修正の彼の技術を説明するよう依頼することもできます。それはどのようにあなたの問題の治療にしているを知って良いことだこれらの技術がややからセラピストをセラピスト、異なります。良いセラピストに非常に開いているはこの新しい患者に彼のアプローチを説明するとき。患者にどのような彼を扱っているセラピストのための感じを取得し、セラピストにどのような彼を扱っている患者のための感じを取得します。




もちろん子供のための動作変更を探している場合は、あなたの子供の意見も考慮することが重要です。もしあなたの子供だけ行動修正療法に行きたいとしていない-場合は、彼が行くことができますを心配しないでください。ただし、あなたの子供の 3 つまたは 4 つのセッションを後、セラピストを嫌うと思われる場合は、別の 1 つを見つけることを検討する必要があります。すべての後に、子供は彼は彼と一緒に取得セラピストで動作している場合にのみ変更できます。あなたの子供が、方法のあらゆるインチを戦っている場合は、彼はどこでも得ない。


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検索エンジンを Google を使用すると、最高の検索エンジンの 1 つはネット上これを行うに使用しています。あなたの目標を満たす、検索エンジンを見つけるための別の優秀なリソースは、www.dmoz.org です。このリソースは、デューイ 10 進システムのモデルで構成されています、すばやく、検索条件を絞り込むにできます。




どのようなあなたのトピック関心の関係なく、その主題を専門とするネット上で検索エンジンです。真鍮の鋲にあなたを取得すると、最高の検索エンジンはあなたが求める答えを生成、1 つです。


New Uses For Film Developers




If you are like many other people, you may have used film developers in the past, but have not visited them since you got your new digital camera. Though you think of them mostly as companies that develop film from non-digital cameras, you should know that there is much more to them today, and that you should probably consider going back to see what they can do for you. Like others, they have adapted with the times rather than going quietly into the night as the use of film went down for the average camera user.





You can still get help with your film through your traditional film developers. They still do the same thing for you, and they may even have time to do it more quickly as they have less film to deal with. However, they can also still sell you cameras and other accessories. You may not want a film camera, and that is okay. Most of the film developers out there have added digital cameras and their various accessories to their inventories to keep up with the popular digital format.





You can also go to your local film developers with your digital prints. They can print them for you, and as with film pictures, they can make any enlargements that you want. The same can not be said for many of the home printers you use for you digital pictures. Most self service kiosks can only print out 8 by 10 at the most. If you want something larger, go into your local film developers to see if they offer you help with your digitals. In most cases, you will be pleased to know that they do. They may even carry hard to find frame sizes for those larger prints you want.





Film developers can still do some of the same services that they offered when most pictures were from film. They can try to repair damage to a special picture, and they can even do touchups that will make your favorite picture nearly perfect. Not only can you still find these film developers in the malls like you could before, they still have stores in the cities as well. You can also find online versions of these that can do most of the above stuff through the mail or through your Internet connection if you wish. You can send some things through digitally, and they then return your order to you through the mail quickly and with little fuss.


Kamis, 03 Mei 2012

Five crafty ideas for Valentine's gifts for kids




Kids love Valentine's Day just as much as do adults. If you're looking for ideas that break the mold on some of the more traditional Valentine's gifts for kids, we've got five great ideas for you! These are all crafts you can make yourself, so they're economical while being much more personal than ready made gifts from the drugstore or toy shop. Of course, you can always add a few store bought items if you'd like, but these Valentine's gifts for kids are truly one of a kind and can be customized to suit your little sweetie's favorite colors and styles. They are all easy projects you can complete in an afternoon, or less, but guaranteed to be a favorite in your child's heart.





1.A hand decorated T-shirt becomes a work of art in your child's estimation. No one else will be wearing this one of a kind creation. Start by drawing your design with crayons or colored pencils on a sheet of paper which will fit on the front of the shirt. Work out your colors until you're happy with the design. This will determine the color of purchased T-shirt best suited to show off your design. Think about extras, such as beads, glitter, lace or buttons which you might want to add. For example, if your design is of a cute little bear, holding a bouquet of heart-shaped balloons, you might use a glue gun to attach a lace trim around the edges of each balloon and use glitter and glue to write an 'I love you' message spread out on that bear's tummy.





2.This Valentine's gift for kids idea works equally well for both boys and girls. Purchase a baseball cap or straw hat in your choice of color. Then go to it with a glue gun and beads, buttons, fabric hearts, silk flowers, ribbon or whatever your little Valentine will enjoy. Easy, quick, creative and a guaranteed hit!





3.Girls and boys both enjoy this Valentine's gift for kids, so long as your sensitive to the use they'll make of it – a hand-painted 'treasure box'. Crafts stores have plain unfinished balsa wood boxes in a variety of shapes, including heart, round, oval and rectangular shapes. Rectangular boxes are a good choice for boys, as these seem more manly. Besides, they store things like baseball cards and pencils in their treasure boxes, while girls put jewelry and such in theirs. Pick up an inexpensive set of acrylic paints and paint away. Keep your glue gun handy to attach any trimmings you might like to make the box more festive.





4.Sneakers, rain boots and slippers can be hand decorated in a similar manner to the items described above. Kids absolutely love things they can wear and show off to all the other kids. Especially when you made it just for them!





5.Kids love puzzles and these make great Valentine's gifts for kids (of all ages). While you can purchase Valentine-themed puzzles, these are easy enough to make if your kids are young and enjoy working simple puzzles. Garden catalogs provide great pictures of flowers which can be cut out in simple geometric shapes that include some of the picture's background. Place a large red foil heart in the center and cut the surrounding shapes to fit around the heart. Glue each piece to a lightweight cardboard background and cut them out. Use a heavier cardboard as the backing, paint it and then trace the shape of each piece on the backing as clues to placement.





Each of these Valentine's gifts for kids has been Mom and kid tested. Your kids will hang on to these forever!


Having Trouble Sleeping




A few months ago, I was having trouble sleeping. Nothing seemed to be wrong in my life, but for some reason I just couldn't get to sleep at night. I know little bit about types of sleeping disorders because my parents were both been sleep researchers for about 10 years, and I knew that sometimes, insomnia just hits for no expected reason. You can be in good shape, have good health, not have any serious anxiety disorders, and still just come down with a bout of insomnia. The only thing to do is to try out all of the sleeping aids and cures until you find something that works.





The last time I had been having trouble sleeping was when I was about 12 years old. Back then, it had a lot to do with anxiety. I used to have bad dreams, and it would keep me up at night. The best natural cure for insomnia when you are a child is to be read a story by your parents. My mom would read me several pages from some great story book every single might for about a month, and after a while my sleeping problem went away. That is why, when I started having trouble sleeping again, the first thing I thought of was reading. I figured that if I read more books, my problems with insomnia would go away.





It did help to distract me, but reading wasn't really getting me to sleep. All that was happening was that, instead of just lying in bed all night, I was lying in bed reading all night. Eventually I would get to sleep, but I was getting only a few hours every night – far less than I really needed to keep going. I tried taking walks, doing some writing, and even stretching before bed, but nothing seemed to stop me from having trouble sleeping.





What finally did it for me was an insomnia herbal remedy. It had valerian root, kava kava, hops, and several other ingredients in it. It was a pretty typical natural sleep aid, and I actually bought it at the local pharmacy and not at some specialty store. I was skeptical when I first tried it, but it really did the trick. The first couple days, I was so completely knocked out that I actually slept for over 10 hours. After a while, I get used to the sleep aid and it didn't knock me out quite as thoroughly. I still use it to this day whenever I am having trouble sleeping. Although my insomnia problems have gone away, every once in a while I still have a night when I need that herbal sleeping pill. It is good to have around just in case.


C Section Recovery Time




When you give birth, you may really want to have the best experience that you can get. Some women have a plan that they want to follow, and others just want to show up to the hospital and have the baby. Whatever the case, there can be problems that you can not foresee, and you should remember that the most important part of any birth plan is the ability to be flexible when the unforeseen happens. At times, you may not be able to have a vaginal birth, and you will then have to deal with the long c section recovery time.





Though there are some women who opt for the c section for personal reasons, most do want to have a vaginal birth. This happens most of the time, but when complications happen that endanger the baby or the mother, a c section is sometimes needed. This is actually considered surgery, and that means your c section recovery is going to take much longer than if you had a vaginal birth. You are going to be in more pain, laid up longer, and may need more help with your baby than other moms who do not have to worry about c section recovery.





Your c section recovery time will greatly depend on your overall health. It is never something that is easy to heal from, but some women will do better with it than others. No matter how determined you are to be up and around, you have to follow your doctors advice about c section recovery, or you may set yourself back. You may even end up with an infection. You want to care for your baby, but you should take all the help that you can get until your doctor tells you that you are healed and ready to tackle it on your own.





You may resent that you have to go through c section recovery because you wanted a vaginal birth, but things don’t always work out as they should. What you should concentrate on is that you and the baby are safe, and that things could have been much worse. Childbirth is safer than ever, but is still a risky thing to go through. You can never tell the future, and things may not go as you planned. Take your c section recovery time to do as you should, and you and baby will be having the time of your life together before you know it.