Thursday, February 2, 2012

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Infosites Yeast Infection
The Causes of Yeast Infections
Jan 23rd 2012, 07:30

Just as there are several varieties of yeast infections, so are there several causes of yeast infection. Some causes are obvious and some harder to understand. However, most anyone who has had a yeast infection will want to know why. When men have a penile yeast infection, there is usually only one cause. They have had unprotected sex with a partner who has a vaginal infection. Long-term partners may sometimes pass yeast infections back and forth almost indefinitely unless both are treated at the same time. For women with vaginal infections, there are a multitude of causes of yeast infections. Some have to do with the acidity of the vagina and vaginal area. If the acidity in the vagina is too low, yeast will take hold and grow beyond a healthy level and cause an infection. Many things effect vaginal acidity. Some of these things are naturally thought of as part of the function of the vagina itself. They include menstruation and pregnancy. Some have to do with unusual strains on the body such as stress, sickness, or lack of sleep. Medications like birth control pills, steroids, and especially antibiotics can have an effect. If a person has an HIV infection, yeast infection is just another they will have trouble fighting off. Uncontrolled diabetes can also change the acidity of the vagina. Any of these problems can be some of the causes of yeast infection. Babies often acquire yeast infections during birth. As they go through the birth canal they may pick up yeast bacteria from their mother. If this does not happen, they may soon end up with a yeast infection from contact with family members. Babies’ immune systems are not fully developed, so this becomes a more serious problem for them than it would for others. The causes of vaginal infection in older babies and toddlers often have to do with the warm, moist environment that is favored by yeast infections. Diapers give these infections an ideal setting in which to thrive. These children can also get thrush, a yeast infection of the mouth, and it can travel through the digestive system to the diaper area. Thrush is often caused by the use of antibiotics and may be further fostered by practices such as thumb sucking. The only thing that can be done in any of these instances besides treatment after the fact is to use good diaper-changing habits and try to discourage thumb sucking. So, what are the causes of vaginal infection? They are different depending on who has the yeast infection and on what environmental factors he or she was exposed to. The important thing is to identify the source to try to prevent future occurrences

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Leadership – A People Oriented Approach
Jan 23rd 2012, 07:15

Much is said and written about the characteristics of “Leadership.” Clearly, the effective leader possesses both skill and talent and these ingredients are wrapped in personality traits and characteristics. Some leadership styles work in certain conditions and not in others. One of the Key Ingredients to effective leadership is the consistent focus on “talented employees.” One of our core principles for managers and executives is that they Plan well, Delegate effectively and manage the execution of work through others. Taken together and performed well, they can result in effective leadership. The engine that drives these principles is the PEOPLE in the business unit. In the fast paced, performance drive world of business, the “People Factor” I more important than ever. With high unemployment and limited job opportunities it certainly is a buyer’s market for talent. There are three considerations for leadership in managing the People-Factor. Elevate Only the Best – Nothing sends a message to the business team as clearly as “who gets promoted.” If any criteria, other than who are best for the position, is used, the fiber and culture of the business unit is weakened. Aspiring employees will see those promoted ahead of them as “THE” role model for success and advancement in the organization. Understand this…people know! They know if the person being promoted is not the most qualified or if politics, favoritism or anything less than the best person for the job underlies the promotion. Communicating Expectations – When a person is promoted to a position of authority and responsibility, the manager makes the expectations crystal clear. They leave nothing to chance. Even if the position being filled is known to all, the manager re-states the expectations. They let every member of the team know what is expected of this position, why the promoted person was chosen and clearly describes the manager’s confidence in this person’s ability. The manager is careful to define the limits and breadth of the promoted person’s authority and control. Commitment To Developing Talent – Organizations and leaders who consistently work to develop their people infuse the organization with bench-strength and a positive environment. Where people have been trained and developed, the best people rise to the occasion. When they are promoted, it is clear to everyone that they have acquired and implemented the skills and knowhow for the job. People feel energized by improving and adding new knowledge and ability to their talents. The organization has a team better prepared for the challenges that may come. Execution of important work assignments is supported by the hoarse-power of a well developed business unit. Technical abilities and technology know-how enriched through training and development give rise to a high-powered business unit. Leadership is about many things. It is most certainly about the People orientation. The organization with the best people, executing the best plans with work delegated effectively and managed for speed and quality of execution will be the ultimate winners. Managers need to take a close look at their people orientation. Not just lip service but real focused organizational commitment to building the best people. Get the right people on your business bus, consistently develop the best people and get the wrong people off your business bus…management and leadership depend on this more than ever.

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Type 2 Diabetes – The Effect Of Low Levels of Vitamin D On Arteries In People With Diabetes
Jan 20th 2012, 23:50

Type 2 diabetics tend to have low levels of vitamin D. According to an article published in the journal Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, October 2011, that deficiency could have serious consequences for the heart and arteries of people with Type 2 diabetes. The study, conducted at The Catholic University of Korea in Seoul, included 305 people 30 years of age or older diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Almost 86 per cent suffered a vitamin D deficiency. Those with the lowest levels of vitamin D showed stiffness of their arteries. The investigators concluded that a vitamin D deficiency could be involved in the heart and blood vessel disease seen in Type 2 diabetics. How vitamin D might function in keeping the blood vessels supple remains a question for further research to answer. It is known to help regulate calcium circulating through the blood vessels and in keeping a balance of minerals between the bones and the rest of the body. It is also involved in cell growth, reduces inflammation, plays a role in the interactions of nerves and muscles, and helps the immune system to fight disease. Diabetics are at high risk for: coronary artery disease, heart attacks, high blood sugar, stroke, and peripheral artery disease, all related to unhealthy arteries. Two thirds of diabetics die from heart disease and stroke. The American Diabetes Association recommends adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle, keeping blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control. And don’t forget the vitamin D. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends a dietary allowance of 600 International Units (IU) or 15 micrograms per day of vitamin D for adults. The normal blood level of vitamin D is from 20 to 50 nanograms per milliliter. Just so you know, some of the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include: muscle aches, muscle weakness, fatigue, and bone pain. In most people, the majority of their vitamin D supply is made when their skin is exposed to sunlight, then stored in fats and released as needed. Sunscreens, although important for preventing skin cancer, can also prevent vitamin D from being made… so 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure per day without a sunscreen with a SPF rating higher than 8, is a good idea. The vitamin can also be obtained in cereals, soy milk, rice milk, and fruit juices fortified with vitamin D and in supplements. One cup of fortified soy milk provides 114 IU of vitamin D, and a cup of fortified orange juice provides 142 IU. The best kind of soy milk is the unflavored kind, because it has a lower sugar content. Check the labels on commercial cereals since they vary widely as to how much vitamin D they contain. Avoid those that list refined sugars or fats. Most multivitamin supplements have 400 IU, or two-thirds the recommended daily allowance. If pouring soy milk over breakfast cereal doesn’t sound too interesting, try making smoothies with soy milk for a yummy way of getting some vitamin D. Smoothie.com recommends making a smoothie with plain soy milk, strawberries or raspberries, artificial sweetener, banana, and vanilla or almond extract. Everyday-vegetarian-recipes.com has a recipe for a soymilk blueberry smoothie that also includes soy yogurt, banana, psyllium powder, and a little honey or agave syrup.

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How to Motivate People
Jan 19th 2012, 20:28

Learning how to motivate people is a useful skill whether you need to apply it at home or in the workplace. Mastering this is a skill that has been used by many successful leaders throughout time and it’s a practice that will no doubt be required and studied continuously through future years. But how do you motivate anyone? How can you keep people inspired and moving forward? I want to take you back to a time when you were a young student at school, perhaps in your teens. Now I want you to think of a teacher that really got the best out of you, a teacher of a lesson that you enjoyed attending, a teacher of a subject where you actually studied hard. I can bet my bottom dollar that the very teacher your thinking of was positive, upbeat but more importantly gave you lots of positive praise on all of your work, whatever it’s grade or standard.. Now think of the opposite, a teacher who you disliked and a lesson that you simply didn’t enjoy. It’s safe to say that 9 times out of 10 this teacher wasn’t very forthcoming with positive praise and only managed a little when you did something outstanding.. Which one motivated you more? The one with the praise, right? Well that’s the first tip and perhaps the best tip of them all. If you want to get someone geared up, then give them lots of praise and encouragement. Be positive when they do something right and be positive when they mess up! One advancement for this tip that works incredibly well in the workplace is to give someone praise publicly. A pat on the back or simple recognition in front of colleagues and peers is worth tenfold of that given in public. To keep people interested and inspired also requires an interesting oxymoron, ok so this is my own oxymoron but it works. Here goes, give people Controlled Freedom! What this means is that if you give someone a clear task with clear goals you are keeping some kind of control. Well do that but then give them the freedom and space to work on this task, give them the freedom to disagree and make suggestions. Providing a goal and then letting people work on their own inspired ideas enables them to feel like they’re not only contributing to an objective, but they are being given a valued opportunity to use their initiative. You have shown respect, they will really appreciate this and you’re going to get one highly motivated individual!

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People With Diabetes Can Benefit From Ubiquinol COQ10
Jan 13th 2012, 20:54

Living with diabetes is a challenge, especially for kids and teens. Diabetes is a disease that requires attention to specific aspects of health and diet on a daily basis. It’s 24/7, no weekends off. It is a situation which is possible to survive after some education and some common sense actions. Living with diabetes is a challenge, but kids and teens often have special issues to deal with. It can be a mind game. It can be hard especially for teenagers and young adults. It can be very demanding and some patients lose motivation over time to eat right and take care of themselves to eliminate further illness. How People with Diabetes can Benefit from Ubiquinol coq10 Record has shown that patients with diabetes (Type 2 diabetes) possess about seventy five percent less natural ubiquinol in their bodies than those without diabetes. As the reduced form of coenzyme Q10, ubiquinol coq10 can improve heart health and blood sugar. Also it helps manage high blood pressure and cholesterol level in people with diabetes. As we all know, heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are common problems related with diabetes. Ubiquinol is basically the reduced and active form of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10), hence it is known as ubiquinol coq10. CoQ-10 (Coenzyme Q10) is a vital nutrient that each and every cell in human body must possess so as to impeccably produce energy. Before now, most available CoQ-10 supplements on the market proffered the ubiquinone form of CoQ-10. But in order for the body to appropriately utilize this ubiquinone (standard CoQ-10), it has to be converted to the active antioxidant form known as ubiquinol coq10. Ubiquinol is the commonest form of CoQ-10 present in human organs, tissues as well as cells. It is naturally produced in human body and is highly absorbable. It has been confirmed that ubiquinone serves as an essential supplement for people that wish to maintain good health in their twenties and thirties. But this chemical is very important for people in their forties and above and also those with hindered ability to convert coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10) especially those with neurological, cardiovascular, liver and diabetes related conditions. Ubiquinol coq10 has been studied since it was discovered in the year 1957, also it has been on the market since the year 2006. It comprises of antioxidant actions and heart health benefits. Benefits of ubiquinol coq10 Being the most absorb-able and reduced form of CoQ-10, ubiquinol coq10 has all the powerful benefits related with coenzyme Q10 that have been established over the past thirty years. In addition, as a result of its significant role in energy production process in the body, it increases energy and general well-being in human most especially people that can’t effectively convert coemzyme Q10 into ubiquinol. It has been established that people who are in their forties and above or those suffering from age-related conditions can highly benefit from ubiquinol coq10 rather those who are still young. So if you have diabetes, it would be wise of you to talk to your/a physician or registered dietitian before taking coenzyme Q10 in order to avoid any form of contradiction with diabetes medication.

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Getting People Back to Work And Saving the Planet
Jan 7th 2012, 17:44

There is a new form of activism that I have been engaging in that could be the key to putting people back to work and heal the earth. It is called “permaculture”. Permaculture is about caring for the earth, for each other and the future of our children It’s about restoring the “nature of all living beings” to a way that nature was intended for. It is about modeling our communities, food production systems and energy sources according to the way nature works. It is a way to grow our economy in a practical way that will support us and the earth. It is not a new concept, but what was practiced when it people had to depend on their own self-reliance for food and shelter without the technology that we have today.. I believe we need a new form of activism to turn around the economy and create peace and harmony for our families, communities and the world. Changing our front lawns in to a garden would get the attention of our neighbors, who would be coming over to see what we are doing. This becomes a teachable moment and before you can blink an eye; others will be following in your footsteps. It also a tool to build community and soon the neighborhood can become a sustainable place to live in that provides for the needs of it families living there. Permaculture gives us a new perspective on how we can regenerate life from the challenge of climate change to creating new jobs. It can all begin with simply putting in a garden, making our homes more energy efficiency by ultilizing the sun and wind, conserving rain water off our roofs and managing its flow on the land; and sharing with our neighbors and communities resources without duplicating them. Permaculture is a new design for living using the simple principle that all living beings on the earth are connected to one another. It is a form of acting with nature even in the smallest way. Permaculture is a way to build self-sufficient communities, reducing our reliance on industrial systems to provide for our needs. It creates living systems according to the patterns seen in nature and cuts out waste. “It is the harmonious integration of landscape and people providing food, energy, shelter, and other material and non-material needs in a sustainable way. Without permanent agriculture there is no possibility of a stable social order.”Mollison 1988

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Why Are People Choosing TEFL?
Jan 14th 2012, 20:35

There has been a surge of interest in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses recently. TEFL used to be considered as something that students would do during a gap year, as an opportunity to see the world and earn a bit of money at the same time. But now it is being enquired about by a variety of different people in different positions. With Britain in a state of gloominess, it seems that lots of people, pushed by redundancy and job cuts, are looking for an alternative career path. So, what are the benefits of TEFL? - TEFL is not just a good opportunity to earn money, but a great opportunity to explore the world, not just visiting a country but being a part of the culture and helping to shape a part of the community there. You will meet amazing new people teaching English and it can be an extremely positive experience. - Teaching abroad gives you the opportunity to discover places that you have always dreamed of visiting and making a living at the same time. -If you are living in another country you will have the chance to learn a new language. Whilst it is not a requirement of a TEFL teacher to know the native language, it can be a helpful skill. - Teaching English as a foreign language will enhance your teaching skills, even if you are a teacher already, learning a different approach to teaching will benefit your skills and give you fresh ideas. Adapting your skills and teaching a foreign language will give you valuable experience for any working environment. -TEFL courses are fun and a great way to learn and do something special. -The qualification will enhance your C.V. and impress potential employers. If you are interested in Teaching English as a foreign Language, it is good to know what is what, as there are many confusing acronyms to understand and there are many different teacher training courses on the market. Here are the key acronyms to get your head around: - Trinity Cert. TESOL, which is Teaching English to speakers of other languages. TESOL is one of two internationally recognized courses.. -CELTA, which stands for Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, the second internationally recognized course. -TEFL is an umbrella term for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. -EFL means, English as a foreign language and ELT is English language teaching.

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Why Do People Buy Moroccan Lamps?
Jan 10th 2012, 01:15

If you don’t really know what Moroccan lamps look like, you could check out the many online stores that sell Moroccan products. Now this will depend on your own personal taste as certain people may not like the design or look of these lamps. Then again, there are those who simply fall in love with the rustic look of these lamps. Used For Decoration Some home owners may prefer to use these lamps as decoration in their homes. So they may not use them as often as the normal lights. Perhaps only during certain occasions or maybe when they are having guests over. Since some of these Moroccan lamps are able to give out soft, warm translucent lighting, people who are stressed will find the lighting comforting when they wish to relax. If you’re planning to decorate your home, get a few of these lamps to place in your house. Perhaps a table lamp for the study or one to place on the coffee table? Main Lighting Then there are people who like the look of Moroccan chandeliers since they are quite unique. These will be used as the main lighting in the hall or dining room but requires a room with some space. Placing these chandeliers in a small sized room will not be quite ideal. Home owners who happen to have plenty of space and large rooms will enjoy getting these Moroccan chandeliers to provide the main lighting for those rooms. Some are made from tiny pieces of colored glass which are painstakingly put together by skillful workmanship. In fact, some prefer the traditional Moroccan lamps that are made of brass which they could hang from the ceiling. Cultural And Beautiful Those who love cultural and historical items will love to have these lamps and chandeliers in their homes as they are artistically beautiful. Not only that but because most of them are made of brass, they do not rust easily and could withstand the weather. Some could be placed outside the house as an outdoor hanging or wall lantern. They bring a certain character and feel to the home which most owners enjoy. It’s no wonder that many people like to buy these Moroccan lamps for their homes. Summary So if you’re looking for one or even a few for your home, you could have a look at the selection that is available online. Just make sure that they are genuine and you can check that with the sellers. Have a good one!

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Why People Use Me?
Jan 7th 2012, 00:06

This is a very common question asked by many people in this world because many people at some part of their life felt as being used by other humans. This is common story in this world. A girlfriend feel used by a boy friend, a wife feel used by her husband, a son may feel used by parents or a friend may feel used by other friends. Humans are really selfish in their motives and can go up to any extent to fulfill them. It is easy to exploit emotions of another human being and use him or her as per own desires, then to do the same hard work himself. People who are highly skilled in human emotion try to create false conditions in front of other humans (prays) which look so convincing to the pray that it starts working as per the direction of this person. Some people use their sweet voice, some use their emotions and some use their psychological skills to make others convinced with them. These people not only convince us what slowly starts changing our behavior as per their need. Due to this a good person may starts behaving like a bad person. The person whose behavior is altered by other person mostly does not know it or if able to know it then it is mostly after a long period of time. Some people in this world are so clever or so good actors that they easily create false conditions in front of us which are enough to convince us. These people are so expert in lying that a truth speaking people will look lying in front of them. Moreover these people know our weakness and use them to make us convince with them. The other major problem with this issue is that many people exploit their life by becoming puppet in the hand of these people. Due to their effect people forget about right and wrong and so commit wrong deeds which are damaging for them. This way is very popular and widely used way to remove enemies because it does not create any responsibility on them and most of time enemy themselves lives the way for them. Be cautious if some one is using you it can be anyone or even you yourself.

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Ordinary People Can Be Extraordinary Role Models
Jan 18th 2012, 07:00

Media today is unconstrained when it comes to showering images and messages upon our children about how they should act, dress and who they should look up to. Even Disney productions for children, such as Hannah Montana, which any parent would assume would be a good thing for their children to view, has Hannah unable to comprehend the word “no” and dresses at times like a baby pro. These shows do come with an attempt at sending a valuable lesson, the pictorials and story line are the messages they are sending loudest and clearest. The message is that all children should strive to look and act like a movie star. Kids have always needed a role model to look up to, someone who sets a genuine, good example for them to follow. Of course, TV stars and rock stars are more popular, and are certainly in everyone’s face with TV news and tabloids and the like, but they do not set the ideal example for our kids. Kids need to be aware that they are surrounded by ordinary examples of heroism in firefighters and police officers. These are the people they should take as role models. Police officers and firefighters are generally everyday people, but to those whose lives they have saved and/or made better, they are far more than regular folks, they are unforgettable heroes. These courageous public servants dedicate years of their lives to keeping our country and its population safe. Their efforts make huge differences in the lives of countless people. When many of these officers and firefighter leave the force, they look for another way to serve the public, since public service is such a part of their personal makeup. One outlet for utilizing their training and experience is to produce emergency vehicles for the government. These emergency vehicles include trailers such as FEMA trailers, SWAT vehicles, mobile crime labs, and more. Without such vehicles our country would not be able to assist victims nearly as well. While a life spent working on the police force or fire station can be a career and life well spent for many, the step to create emergency vehicles takes a life well spent a step even further. Activities such as this are more than enough to classify any one of these men and women as a home town hero. There are others who can classify themselves as heroes for very different reasons. These individuals are also very apt to be engaged in charitable giving that over the years has made a tremendous difference in people’s lives. They have supported children in Africa, various charities in their own communities and many children’s care and research facilities. True, they cannot cure cancer or provide everything people may need, but they make a huge dent in easing the suffering of others and in encouraging others to do the same. The ideal role model doesn’t have to be a TV star you see everyday or an item you read about regularly in the tabloids. As people like police officers and firefighters have shown us so well, it is often the ordinary, everyday people who are ones we should look up to, the one’s who really make the best role models. The real role models for our children should be someone who gives it their best every day, and this is what these ordinary heroes do every single day of

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Top Golf Swing Tips and Mechanics
Jan 22nd 2012, 19:31

Accuracy is as important as speed in the game of golf. Unfortunately, most golfers tend to focus more on the latter than on the former which brings down the quality of their game. Improving your accuracy will enable you to achieve the perfect golf swing which is the best way to improve your performance each time on the grass. There are many golf swing tips and mechanics that you can put to practice especially if you are a beginner. Focusing your attention on the right tips will be of great help in swinging consistently all the time. It also helps to improve your overall control over the game especially for calculating the distance that you can hit the ball and also the accuracy with which you can swing. Be fit. Now you might be wondering what does this have to do with golf swing tips. Believe me; getting into shape has a lot to do with the way you play this game. A large amount of physical exertion is required especially if you want to take a shot at all the eighteen holes. Strengthen your abdominal muscles because these have a huge role to play in the way you swing the club. Getting your core muscles toned and strengthened is very important; you also need to focus on your arms, shoulders and back muscles if you need the stamina to take the perfect golf swing. And a few cardio exercises can help strengthen your heart and chest muscles. Basically a golf swing takes place in two distinct phases; pre-swing and in-swing. The pre-swing is the preparation phase where you place your body in the right alignment, grip the club perfectly and calculate the kind of swing you need to take. The in-swing phase is where you actually you take the swing and hit the ball. A smooth and fluid motion is what you need to achieve to get the perfect swing. Every component of the in-swing phase, i.e. address, takeaway, direction, down swing and finish should be concentrated on to get the perfect shot. Combining these in a sequence is often the difficult part for most beginners. In the initial period, take time to play each shot by focusing and keeping in mind all the various tips. And over time, you will slowly begin to incorporate the golf swing tips subconsciously getting a perfect swing each time to get along with it.

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Golf Swing Tips to Play Like a Pro
Jan 22nd 2012, 20:30

Achieving the perfect golf swing is every golfer’s dream. If you have not been able to do so, then it only means that you need to pay more attention to some basic tips. Mastering these golf swing tips will help you too to play like a true blooded professional. The most important thing to get that perfect swing is patience and perseverance. Taking the perfect shot does not happen overnight; it requires practice and also the right tips. So let us take a look at some of the pointers that can help you achieve perfection; Understand your body and its strengths. Only then can you determine the best angle for your shot. Do a mental calculation of the distance that the ball needs to travel; this will give you an idea whether you need to take a straight shot or is there the need for a dog leg. Practice in all weather conditions. This is very important while you are practicing your golf swing tips. Make sure that you play in different weather conditions like light rain or wind as the swing can vary according to this. Soon you will be able to judge how to achieve the perfect swing in all climatic conditions. Improve your back swing. This is one problematic area for most golfers and needs to be focused on to get the perfect golf swing. The position of your body, i.e. arms, head, chin, feet, shoulders and hips must also be aligned in the right way to get this right. You also need to exercise the right force to get this swing perfect. Right Coaching for the Beginner. If you are a complete novice to the game, then you definitely need some good coaching and the right golf swing tips to take a perfect shot. It is not necessary to take expensive classes for this. You can either get the help of your experienced friends or read up articles which will teach you the various tips for getting the perfect swing Perfect your down swing. One of the most useful tips for this is to pull your arm all the way for a shot coming from the top. For the right-handed, this means that you need to pull your left arm for taking the swing. There are many such techniques which can be learnt to achieve that perfect golf swing. Make sure you keep practicing these to play like a pro.

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Monterey, CA: Golf Communities at Its Finest
Jan 22nd 2012, 20:17

Every golfer has his home course he plays regularly with the guys. They often are members of their men’s club, and it becomes almost a second home to many. Monterey, California has four of the best golf courses not only in the US, but also in the whole world. With its sunny weather and delightfully vibrant atmosphere, if the golf community within each city doesn’t convince you on its own, the residents here are walking proof of how relaxing living in Monterey can be. There are four major golf courses within Monterey, California; try out each one, soaking in the aura of each as an individual. With four options, a potential resident should have plenty to look at when making a decision to choose a ‘home’ course and golf community. Del Monty Golf Course, Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, Monterey Pines Golf Course and Pasadera Golf & Country Club make for quite a variety of courses; each has its own set of reasons as to why it should be home to golfers in Monterey. Tempting as it is, world-renown Pebble Beach is just a drive away in the city proper as well. The four Monterey-based courses work together to suit a wide range of budgets, and all offer breath-taking scenery that surrounds each one. The first on our list of Monterey, California courses is Del Monte Golf Course, which is actually the oldest golf course this side of the Mississippi River. A handful of different types of trees, from oak to cypress to pine, fill the course, challenging golfer’s management of their ball. Bunkers guard a lot of greens, and as a whole the course is tight. Del Monte’s country club is also a very affordable one, with a larger group within the golf community. The Pebble Beach Company also owns the course, so residents can rest assured the facility is wonderfully maintained. Greens are poa annua, while tees and fairways are rye. Course rating: 71.5. Laguna Seca Course draws its members by being possibly the trickiest of the four courses; through the Monterey hills, uneven fairways and strategically placed bunkers present a thought-provoking course that’ll challenge any golfer. Creativity is a must in order to get through its hips and bumps, while the greens here are large, receptive with the every-now-and-then tricks up their sleeves. Hole #15 is well known for its sinuous shape over a lengthy 5548 yards. The rating for the course is 70.7, and the greens are poa annua while the tees and fairways are bluegrass. This golf community caps membership at 300 spots, so a tight-knit collective calls Laguna Seca home. Monterey, California’s “public golf treasure.” The membership package is also one of the better in terms of value. Monterey Pines Golf Course is a 69-par course over a short 5,500 yards. The golf community knows it as the “Navy Course,” and is maintained by the Navy Golf Program. Also very professionally at that, too. This course is geared more towards the beginner or golfer looking to build on confidence. Tight corners and open fairways offer the ability to practice on more than a few techniques, and the beautiful surroundings make for a really cool walk if you choose to do so. This is also Monterey, California’s more affordable course. The rating is at a 66.9, and the greens are T-1 Bent, while tees and fairways are rye. Pasadera Golf & Country Club, the last on our list, was built by golf-legend Jack Nicklaus in 2000, and sits on a mountain ridge off the Monterey highway. Elevation changes fill the course, with fast greens countering strategic bunker placement. The more proficient golfers will be challenged on this course, and Jack Nicklaus himself describes the course as having similarities to the famous Old Course at Saint Andrews among other favorite courses of his. The golf community here is lively, as the course website as a section dedicated to community. The rating for the course is a 73, while the greens, tees and fairways collectively are Bermuda. Certainly one of Monterey, California’s more beautiful courses.

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Home Connecta Guitar
How to Play Country Lead Guitar
Jan 22nd 2012, 20:49

In the late nineteen thirties a cowboy musician called Bob Willis introduced the electric guitar to his audiences. Nobody knows whether they noticed this historic innovation but ten years later a whole generation sat up and took notice when Arthur Smith released his recording of “Guitar Boogie”. This hit instrumental established the electric guitar as a musical force to be reckoned with. While the world of rock and roll moved to the music of Stratocasters it took a while for country musicians to move from the more restrained tones of the Gretsch archtop to the more “biting” Fender sound.

Many guitarists play their country solos on the Fender Telecaster with a Fender tube “Twin”, Super Reverb or Deluxe Reverb amplifier. On the other hand, if they are on a tight budget they have been known to settle for a Peavey tube amp. One piece of equipment you will not need is the whammy bar. It is not used in playing country music.

In contrast to other musical genres that use the electric guitar, country music does not employ a wide variety of electronic effects in guitar solos. Alot of country guitar players use a strictly clean sound, maybe sprucing the music up with a little reverberation. The only effect consistently utilized by country guitar soloists is compression which enforces limits on the sound waves produced by the guitar. This effect enhances the volume of the softer notes, and slightly mutes the louder notes. This makes the overall volume seem more even.

When it comes to technique you can start off as a flatpicker but many country guitar players will use a thumbpick in combination with the index and ring finger. This naturally increases your level of versatility more than somewhat. There is a technique called “chicken pickin” which involves popping the guitar strings with your fingers. It is a little hard to describe in writing but you can see plenty of examples on YouTube, but to get the general idea, try this experiment: hold your right hand over the guitar strings, then mute your E (sixth) string by resting your index finger on it down towards the bridge. Next, pluck the string with your thumb. This will give you a “thuck” sound. To complete the chicken pickin move, pluck the open string with the nail of your index finger. This move is repeated until it comes naturally.

Country solo playing can easily begin in the first position on the guitar. When you begin to play country guitar solos just play over the chords. Do not go looking for a “country scale”, although the blues scale is quite handy in country guitar playing. The trick is to practice with whatever chord shapes you have at your stage of playing and see what kind of riffs, licks and tricks you can get out of each of them. It is a very interesting way to learn because every chord has its unique character. Start with your basic chords like C, D, E, G, and A.

So if you want to learn to play country guitar solos which guitar players do you listen to? Listening to Chet Atkins will teach alot to a guitarist in any genre. He is largely responsible for the smooth Nashville sound which is so attractive to many music lovers. Chet owes his style to Merle Travis, using his thumb to pick bass notes and other fingers to play the melody and fills. And do not forget to look for music recorded by Merle Travis himself. Another guitar great is Jerry Reed. A guitarist with boundless energy and enthusiasm, he played on the Elvis Presley single of his own compositions “Guitar Man” and “US Male”. This list could go on and on, so let us finish by mentioning Albert Lee, a British guitar player admired by many other famous guitarists.

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Railroad Or Railway? – British Or American?
Jan 22nd 2012, 22:21

You say potato (American pronunciation) and I say potato (British pronunciation). You say tomato (American pronunciation) and I say tomato (British pronunciation). The song points to an underlying confusion of two different ways to pronounce words or to use different words for the same meaning. In the world of the model, life like trains, American vocabulary and the British vocabulary merge to confuse the beginning hobbyists. Americans say model railroading while British say model railways. American hobbyist have electric train sets on which they spend lots of dollars and time. The train sets including track and scenery are called layouts. The hobbyists, called model railroaders, may have layouts big enough to ride. The British equivalent is called railway modellers. The railroaders and railway modellers build and maintain models large enough to ride on, along with miniature layouts and railways to operate. Layouts and railways may be found in circles or ovals and with present day or historic places modeled to scale. A British example, Pendon Museum, is located in Oxfordshire, UK where the Vale of White Horse in the 1930s is being modelled. One of the older scenic models, the Madder Valley layout, was built in the Pendon from the 1930s until the 1950s and heralded the apex of realistic modelling. John Ahern built the historic model and received accolades from both the Americans in Model Railroader and the British in Model Railway News. Buckinghamshire boasted the oldest model village, Bekonscot, and a model railway dating from the 1930s. Not to be outdone, the Germans built the world’s largest HO scale, Miniatur Wunderland, assembled in Hamburg, Germany. The Americans built the largest live steam layout in Chiloguin, Oregon, U.S. The 25 miles of track is called Train Mountain. If you are wondering who builds these railroad and railways, simple look to where hobbyist meet, the Railroad clubs. The U.K. hosts the oldest society, The Model Railway Club, established in 1910 near Kings Cross, London. The club not only builds railways, but has over 5,000 books and periodicals on trains. At MIT, The Tech Model Railroad Club pioneered control of track switching using telephone relay. Another large archive is The Historical Model Railway Society at Butterley, near Ripley, Derbyshire. This club specializes in historical matters and shares the collection with members and non-members. Specialty clubs concentrate on scales and gauges that are larger. They most often use track gauges from 3.5 to 7.5 inches. They are usually hand-built and powered by live steam or diesel-hydraulics and carry human passengers to the delight of the visiting children. Regardless of whether the railroad layout is in America or the model railway is in the U.K. the response is one of awe and excitement.

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Boomdouble Reviews
HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-On Wireless Color Printer with Scanner, Copier & Fax
Jan 22nd 2012, 23:12

HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus e-All-in-On Wireless Color Printer with Scanner, Copier & Fax

  • ISO Speed: Up to 20 ppm black, Up to 16 ppm color
  • Scan Resolution: Up to 4800 dpi
  • Copy Resolution: Up to 1200 x 600 dpi

Functions: Print, Fax, Scan, Copy, webPrint technology: HP Thermal InkjetLanguage: HP PCL 3 GUI, HP PCL 3 EnhancedPrint Resolution: Black (best): Up to 1200 x 600 dpi; Color (best): Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi on HP; Advanced Photo paper, 1200 x 1200 input dpiPrint speed: ISO Speed: Up to 20 ppm black, Up to 16 ppm colorBorderless Printing: Yes (up to 8.5 x 11 in, 216 x 279 mm)Duplex Print Options: Automatic (standard)Duty Cycle: Up to 25,000 pagesScanner type: Flatbed, ADFScan Technology: C

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WorkieStuff Travel Guides
Honeymoon Vacation Ideas Can Be Economical
Jan 22nd 2012, 22:49

If you are looking for honeymoon vacation ideas that will be the most enjoyable without putting you into massive debt, consider some of these tips. The purpose of the honeymoon vacation is only minimally to live for a few days like extravagant royalty. The real purpose is for and your loved one to have the most beautiful and memorable experience of your lives. Decide exactly how much you really can afford to spend, and spend it all (but not more). It’s always good to be frugal, but don’t be stingy! After all, this is your honeymoon. Honeymoon vacations are even more important than your typical week away from work. Do all the planning in advance – and make contingency plans, as well – to make sure you and your spouse will be totally free from stress for the entire occasion. A travel agent will have an array of honeymoon vacation packages for destinations all over the world. These include a stay at an all-inclusive resort, a rental vehicle, and a schedule of various activities for your entertainment. Since just about everything is included in the price of the package, you can end up paying less than if you had booked it all separately. A “prefab” honeymoon vacation package will provide some bang for your buck, but there are also some issues to keep in mind. For one thing, there is only so much that can be done to customize the experience to your preferences – and doing this can add to the price. During certain times of the year, the more traditional honeymoon vacation spots can be teeming with tourists and fellow honeymooners. Ask your travel agent for some statistics to help you book a destination during its off-peak season. Not many people have the budget to fly around the planet or pay the price of hand-and-foot service at a posh resort. There are many ways to create the romantic ambience and enjoy the perfect honeymoon vacation with even the smallest of budgets. For example, everyone seems to associate honeymoon vacations with travel. It’s as if there were no romantic getaways within 1,000 miles of anybody’s home. That is obviously crazy, since there are probably couples visiting their own honeymoon vacation spots within a few miles of you right now! Instead of setting your sights on the ancient monuments of Europe or South America, look first in your own locale. In all likelyhood, you can build the ideal honeymoon vacation package without even leaving your state. It won’t include the glamour of flying to an exotic, remote island, but all that money you would have spent on plane tickets and passports can go toward even better things.

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Nessun Comp Repair
Laptop Motherboard Repair
Jan 23rd 2012, 01:42

A laptop is a simple and compact computer. Yet, its compactness is the reason for its intricacies and complications. For instance, while most normal PCs have a mother board that has different ports for different other components of the computer to be attached, a laptop on the other hand, has a mother board that has a lot of things that are built into it, instead of sections where other parts can be attached. An example here can be given of a sound card, which often comes as a separate part for older PCs and has to be attached to the motherboard of a computer. However, the sound and video display card is integrated with the mother board in case of the laptop. It is for these reasons that the motherboard is perhaps the most important part of a laptop after the processor. It is also not easy to repair a laptop motherboard because of its immense intricacies. While repairing a motherboard one has to be extremely careful and cautious. Whenever a problem is arises with a motherboard, one should not take the risk of repairing it themselves since if it is not done properly it can lead to irreparable damage to the entire laptop. It is usually safe to approach a dealer of a laptop for the repair of its motherboard. They have technicians who have an expertise in dealing with laptop motherboard problems and can make the right diagnosis and carry out repairs. There are many self employed people who repair laptops and are often a much cheaper option. One can approach them to repair their motherboard, but a few things should be kept in mind. The most important is to know their experience in repairing laptop motherboards. Let them not convince and fool you by saying that they have repaired many PC motherboards since laptops and PCs are a different thing all together. Secondly one needs to ask them whether they have previously repaired laptops of the make that you have. If they have done so, they would be aware of the intricacies of the work and can be a safe bet for laptop motherboard repairs. Laptop motherboard repair needs expertise and experience and it is best left to the experts.

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Simplicity Strive Reviews
Boss CH6520 Chaos Series 6.5-Inch 2-Way Speakers (Pair)
Jan 23rd 2012, 03:41

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MySiteFind Commercial Loans
Commercial Loans – Small Business Borrowing and Economic Data Considered
Jan 21st 2012, 18:32

It seems that most of the economists know that our economic engine for employment is our small businesses. Unfortunately, after the “too big to fail” Wall Street bailouts of all of the banks, the small business community didn’t get the juice it needed. Our smaller firms did not get the money they needed to borrow to stay in the game during the economic recession. Now that the recession has lingered far too long, and unemployment rates are going back up companies are not interested in borrowing money, even though it is now available. This presents several problems. First, if small businesses aren’t expanding, and new business startups aren’t occurring, then we cannot have job growth in the small business sector. Since 60 to 70% of our population is employed by smaller firms, without the help of the small business community we are stuck, without a direction to move in. An interesting article in this regard was published on MSN Business News on the last day of June 2011 titled “U.S. small business borrowing surges” by Ann Saphir which attempted to put a really nice little spin on things as it stated; “Borrowing by small U.S. businesses rose at a record pace in May, data released by PayNet Inc.,” and “overall volume of financing to U.S. small businesses, rose 26 percent in May from a year earlier. The index is now at its highest since July 2008, two months before the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the near derailment of the world financial system. Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher on Tuesday said he expects 4 percent growth in the second half, more than twice the 1.9 percent pace in the first quarter.” As a former franchisor, I realize that when new businesses start, they have to hire people and employees. If new businesses don’t start, then obviously they aren’t around to hire anybody. Each time my company set up a new franchise, that franchisee would immediately have to go out and hire four or five people. Our existing franchisees as they expanded and got new contracts and increased their customer base they had to hire another five people, and so on. That’s how it works, the only problem is that the percentage of smaller companies that are willing to expand isn’t moving forward fast enough to accelerate our economy. As things move forward, albeit slower, and more credit becomes available that’s a start, but it’s not only the available credit that matters, it is the number of small business wishing to take out loans for expansion, or startups. Indeed I hope you will please consider all this and think on it.

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Nessu Crafts & Hobbies
Simple Kids Crafts – Wood Projects
Jan 21st 2012, 21:21

When you think of kids crafts what comes to mind? Many of us think paper, glue, scissors, and glitter. There is another form of crafting that children enjoy referred to as wood crafts. Although, it may seem complex there are plenty of rather simple wood projects you can start with your child. Introducing them to woodworking is a great method to use for confidence building. The act of manipulating unfinished wood into a useful household object is rewarding for a child. They instantly feel accomplished, capable, and important. Creating something with their hands helps improve motor and problem-solving skills. Similar to other crafts it unleashes their imagination allowing them to openly express themselves in a new way. The more artistic outlets a child has the better their opinion and communication to world will be. As a parent it is important to assist in your child’s development. Providing them with a woodworking project teaches self-esteem and pride. Many schools have shut down their woodworking programs so introducing your child into the wonderful world of wood will be new and exciting to them. Wood crafts are sturdy lasting you years to come. If you make several projects some can be sold on eBay or Etsy for extra income. Many children would be thrilled to see people actually wanting to purchase their creation. It’s a great method to introduce your child into business and money. Showing them an example of how through learning something you can generate profit. Simple kids crafts made from wood products are extremely useful. A favorite among woodworkers is the key holder. Have you ever been running late and you can’t find your keys. Many children can recall that type of situation. They will find great pride in creating a custom key holder for mom and dad. Birch shaker pegs or wood spindles can be used as an alternate key hook when making the design completely wood. Another great wood project idea is building a letter holder. You can teach your child about postage stamps during the process. It’s a quick and easy project to do. If you want to customize the letter holder let your child select their own choice of paint to add color to the piece. A fun and easy outdoor wood project is building a butterfly house. If you have a decent size backyard creating a structure that will attract beautiful monarch butterflies will amaze your child. A classic wood project that is quite simple is building a toy box with a giant toy wheel attached to the front. Kids can sand and paint the toy wheel while the adult assists with pulling the chest together. The positive aspect about wood projects is its totally up to you. Every design can be changed to look the way you want it to. There are many wood crafts kits available that make woodworking simple as well. Some parents like to use them for convenience. They have an assortment of projects ranging from toy trucks to animals that comes with precut wood toy parts.

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Barbados Bonus
Wedding Gowns Of Some Cultures
Jan 21st 2012, 22:07

We used to see traditional white wedding gowns and dresses worn by brides. As per tradition, the white gown is said to represent the virginity of the bride wearing it. Yet not all brides all over the world wear this traditional wedding dress as they tie the knot with their groom. All countries and cultures have their own traditional wedding attire and it is quite interesting to know them. For instance for the American Indians, a long dress that is finished with lots of fringes and embellished with many beads is traditionally worn by the bride. The garment’s different colors are representation of directions like North and South. For the Africans, the traditional bridal attire is comprised of matched fabrics with vivid and bright colors. The bride also wears a gele headpiece, an iro wrap skirt, an iborum shawl and a buba blouse. While most brides of the world stick with white gowns for their weddings, Chinese brides are different as they use a bolder color red in their wedding attire. The Chinese culture believes that red is the color of good luck and thus the Chinese people uses it as an essential element in most practices they have including weddings. The bride’s gown and the venue decorations like a lantern have to be in red. In China’s northern part, the bride’s traditional attire is a single piece of dress called the Qi Pao. It is intricately designed with silver and gold. While in Southern part of China, the bride traditionally wears a Cheongsam or Qun Gua or Kwa. These are outfits consisting of two pieces of garments with golden dragon or phoenix embellishment. When arranged marriages were still normally practiced in China, the bride wore a red colored veil during the entire ceremony. It will only be removed to reveal her face on the wedding night. In Hispanic culture, brides usually wear a slim fitting dress with a bolero over it. An alternative to this is a dress in flamenco style. A Spanish-influenced mantilla veil is worn by the traditional Latin American and Mexican brides. Also a bride can wear the dress passed down to her by her grandmother and mother as a way of showing her pride for her family and as a means of paying respect to the ancestors. Beneath the wedding dress the bride has to wear a lingerie which she has sewn with red, blue and yellow ribbon to symbolize passion, money and food which all brides wish for their marriage. No traditional Hispanic bride would wear pearls on her wedding as these people believe that pearls are like tears which may bring grief to the married life ahead. In India, Brides wear white and red saris. These colors for them symbolize purity, wealth and fertility. During the days before the wedding ceremony, the bride’s feet and hands are painted with elaborate henna patterns. These paintings called mehendi are made by the female members of the family. While in Ireland, brides often wear a dress with the lucky blue color. Green is not a color for the brides to wear as the Irish people believe that it will attract some interfering fairy creatures. Also, if other brides would hate it if their gowns were torn, Irish brides on the contrary would even think about it as a good luck sign.

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MyForumSite Yeast Infection
Cure Yeast Infections With Oil Of Oregano
Jan 21st 2012, 22:53

When it comes to a yeast infection, one of the last supplements that you may have thought of to help fight it is oil of oregano. With so many women dealing with yeast infections, it would be nice to have such a simple supplement on your side to help you get your body back in alignment. Unfortunately, millions of women are unaware of the use of such a natural remedy for yeast infections. Instead, their money is spent on a variety of creams and treatments that can become quite costly over time. Learning more about oil of oregano and its ability to fight bacteria will help you in your quest to conquer yeast.

Basically speaking, a yeast infection is formed when the vagina loses the ability to regulate yeast through the good bacteria present. Clinically named Candida, this yeast can cause quite an irritation in the lining of the vagina. This is when the yeast gets out of control and turns into a full-blown yeast infection, which is often quite irritating and uncomfortable. If you have ever suffered from a yeast infection, then you already know that the only thing on your mind is complete and total relief from the discomfort that you are suffering from.

If you are unsure if you are dealing with a yeast infection, there are a number of symptoms that you can look for. The common symptoms that women notice when they are developing a yeast infection will generally include itching in and around the vagina, occasional pain while having sexual intercourse, burning while urinating and a white or cloudy discharge. If you are still unsure of your symptoms, you can always buy an over the counter test to confirm a yeast infection from your local drug store or set up an appointment for a test performed by your physician or gynecologist.

Oil of oregano can be a wonderful supplement to take when you want to fight a yeast infection. Oregano itself is a wonderful help for aiding the digestive system as well as for killing bacteria and yeast. It is important however that you realize that you should never confuse this supplement with the spice oregano that is used in the kitchen for seasoning. The difference is that the supplement that is used to treat a yeast infection is actual oil of oregano, otherwise known as oregano vulgare. Oregano oil is right in a number of volatile oils that are powerhouses for eliminating fungi. These volatile oils include carvacrol, thymol and several others.

When you find that you do in fact have a yeast infection and you have taken the steps to process a high quality oil of oregano supplement, it is important that you know how to use it properly. To help cure a infection, you want to be sure that you dilute the oil of oregano before applying to the genital area. To dilute, simple mix a single drop with a teaspoon of a household oil such as olive oil, peanut oil or coconut oil. Once diluted, you can rub into the affected area. Most women find that application is best before going to bed at night, while wearing a sanitary napkin to keep the oil contained.

If you are hoping to take the oil of oregano orally to fight bacteria the internal route, then you can safely digest about two drops at a time, once per day. Each day, you can safely increase your dose by one drop until you reach a maximum of five drops per day. Generally, women find that they get the best results when they take oil of oregano orally for a course of five days.

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HomeConnecta Golf
Golf – The British Open – Players Need to Respect the Weather & Course Conditions
Jan 21st 2012, 22:27

If you’ve ever noticed, the British Open, in its own words, crowns “the champion golfer of the world”. It is, to my knowledge, the only tournament that makes that claim. And by the looks of its international field, you know this is not an event with the words “United States” written all over it, although it is about as democratic in terms of its qualification policy as the U.S. Open. The venues at which the British Open is played represent the real tradition of golf. They are links courses, not “links” as we know them, as in “let’s get out there on the links,” but links, in their literal definition, which denotes hills along the seashore, and more to the point in golf parlance, a course which resides along the water, without trees. And which, unlike the courses in America, for the most part designed and produced as a result of altering the land enough to create a completely self-contained environment, a “links” course is built to adapt to its surroundings. That means not everything is perfect. That means things are going to get in the way, like high grass, weeds, rocks, and sand. Not because of the specific design, but rather, from the lack of specific design. This really brings golf back to its roots, and how can that be a bad thing? I’m not saying I can’t sympathize with some players when they complain about the conditions in certain tournaments. And let’s leave out, for the moment, the easy argument that all the players have to negotiate the same course, which is inherently “fair.” Let’s talk about silliness. In the Masters and U.S. Open, for example, the reward for hitting a great approach shot close to the hole is often a 60-foot roll that puts the player in the water or in the gallery. Greens with freakish slopes are not natural; they have the effect of sometimes penalizing good shots, which should not be the intention at all. Some of these courses might as well have windmills around the holes, like in miniature golf. But the British Open presents a different series of difficulties, a product not of some sadistic course designer or tournament official, but for the most part, of an organic nature. So a message to players ahead of time – stop complaining about how hard everything is – the wind, the rain, the conditions, the rough, the greens, whatever. Because after all, everybody has to play under the same set of circumstances. Just relax and…..get out on the links.

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Nessun Travel
Vacation Rentals by Owner
Jan 21st 2012, 23:28

When planning your next vacation, regardless of where you may be going, you may wish to consider leasing a private home or villa. Renting a vacation home may be a very cost effective means of taking your vacation. It is definitely an attractive alternative to a motel or hotel for an extended vacation. In addition, should you be traveling with several people in your party it is without a doubt the least expensive choice. When comparing a private villa or home, the motel or hotel can appear impersonal and cold not nearly as inviting. Here are a few tips on leasing your first vacation rental home. Start by determining the number of people who will be going on the trip. The number of people and their ages help determine which house to rent. Many owners do not cherish the thought of renting their home to families with many young children or to a group of partying college students because of possible damage to their property. Next get on your computer and search for “(the town you want to visit) house for rent”. Do some serious search engine work involving the area in which you will be vacationing. Check on the various properties in the area. You will find an amazing array of choices! In many popular vacation spots there are literally hundreds to choose among. On the web will be able to see pictures of the homes and villas as well as information about the surrounding vicinity. Or glance through the classified section of a newspaper in the area for information relating to the leasing of summer homes. These reviews will also provide you with a feel for what is available as well as the prices that prevail in the area. You can also contact the homeowners association which governs any of the condos or rental homes which you may be considering renting. There is a good chance that they may be able to place you in contact with various homeowners who might have a vacancy in their rentals. You can also obtain a copy of the rules and regulations which governs that particular community. You may want to keep in mind that many homeowners in order to protect their property from damages will require that you leave a security deposit when renting their home. Usually, once you have checked out and the owner or his agent has inspected the property and found it to be acceptable your deposit will be refunded. The summer months are usually the busiest at beach, while the winter months are the busiest at tropical locations and ski resorts and the homes naturally will be more costly and scarce during this “high season” so you can expect to pay more and should make reservations early for accommodations in the peak seasons. Otherwise, you might have to rent a less desirable home instead of the one you want. Once you rent a home or villa and experience the fun you can have with the whole group under one roof, you well may say “This was the best vacation we have ever taken!”.

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Where Does All Your Trash Go?
Jan 22nd 2012, 01:32

On average, Americans produce about 1,600 pounds (726 kg) of garbage per person per year. To cut down all that trash, make sure that you are following the three Rs: reduce, reuse and recycle. What happens to the waste that garbage trucks collect? In the United States, most trash is taken to landfills. Other trash is transported to incinerators, where it is burned for energy. LANDFILLS are sites that are carefully designed to prevent dangerous waste from escaping into the soil and getting into groundwater. A thick layer of clay or plastic separates the garbage from the ground, and every day workers add a layer of soil to cover the trash on top. Liquid waste, called leachate, is pumped to the surface, where it is treated and made safe. Sadly, landfills are expensive and can be bad for the environment. Materials deposited in landfills often do not decompose quickly, and the waste releases harmful methane gas into the environment as it breaks down. Fact: Some landfills collect the methane gas produced from their trash, treat it and then sell it as fuel. WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANTS burn garbage to create energy. The trash is put into the plants’ incinerators, where it burns down to about 10% of its original volume. The energy created by this process heats water, which is turned into steam, which generates electricity. Because burning waste results in harmful CO2 gases, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that waste-to-energy plants comply with certain rules abut capturing those emissions. What Does Biodegradable Really Mean? A biodegradable product has the ability to break down (decompose) safely, quickly and naturally. Many biodegradable products that are sent to landfills, however, do not decompose quickly, because there’s too much trash there and not enough air. Some of the least biodegradable products include: disposable diapers, aluminum cans (You can recycle these.), tin cans, plastic bags, film canisters, glass bottles (\You can recycle these too!) and styrofoam cups. Tips to Reduce Trash - Try not to buy more than you need. - Avoid products with a lot of packaging. - Try to fix broken items rather than immediately replacing them. - Donate your old toys, clothes and furnitures to charity or community organizations. A Waste-Wise City Hamburg, Germany, provides a good example of what a city can do to decrease waste. The city has invested money in incinerators that have special filters to prevent harmful gases from escaping. The energy generated by the burning of trash is used to heat nearby homes. Ten years ago, Hamburg produced 1.6 million tons of waste and recycled less than 3% of it. Today, the city generates only 1.4 million tons and recycles nearly 60% of its waste.

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Four Things You Should Know About Bankruptcy and Death
Jan 22nd 2012, 02:00

If a debtor dies during bankruptcy, the case does not automatically end. Remember, those debts are still owed and creditors could come after assets of the deceased debtor without a bankruptcy discharge. For example, if the debtor owned property, assets or cash, they could go after those assets with the approval of the court. Only the automatic stay of bankruptcy prevents creditors from pursuing a debtor (alive or dead) for payment. If a debtor dies during Chapter 7 bankruptcy and before they have attended the First Meeting of Creditors, someone else can testify on behalf of the deceased debtor. If no one testifies on behalf of the deceased debtor during Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the case may be dismissed. A bankruptcy dismissal could mean that those debts are still owed. In the case of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the court will determine if the bankruptcy repayment plan can be completed without the deceased debtor. The bankruptcy court may decide to convert the Chapter 13 bankruptcy case into a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or to dismiss the case. If the bankruptcy case is dismissed, the deceased debtor’s spouse may be pursued by creditors for payment, even if they are not legally entitled to it. There have been many cases in which creditors attempt to exploit the grief of family members to secure payment for the debts of the deceased. If you are the spouse of a deceased Chapter 13 bankruptcy debtor, you may want to request a “hardship discharge” of your spouse’s debt. That way, creditors will not be able to harass you for payment.

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Skyscrapers – History and Future
Jan 22nd 2012, 01:35

Architecture is the alphabet of giants; it is the largest set of symbols ever made to meet the eyes of men. A tower stands up like a sort of simplified statue, of much more than heroic size. (Gilbert Keith Chesterton) Man has always been daunted by exceptionally tall buildings (or structures), that’s the reason that more or less, all Seven Wonders of the World are essentially man-made structures and each of them has to do something with structural significance. Gigantic structures known as skyscraper are looked upon as a symbol of power, prosperity and pride for the city or the emperor. From the first skyscraper (Home Insurance Building, Chicago) to the latest jaw-dropingly tall Burj-Dubai, these building have continued to amaze the spectators and inspire other architects to dream of coming up with an even taller structure. The race continues, and we can’t really predict on how tall will be the ultimate skyscraper. History: We don’t know much about the very first construction in the human history or first man-made building for that matter, but we can safely assume (going by the human nature) that from the very first construction, man had this desire to build and posses the biggest or the tallest one. Apart from being a status emblem, skyscrapers also comes handy in the urban cities where land is scarce and the demand of residential and commercial building is high. Even though we find many examples of tall or exceptionally large buildings from the ancient times, it was actually the scarcity of land that prompted the construction of these concrete giants. The construction of skyscrapers kicked in from the Chicago city back in late nineties and the trend was followed by almost all major cities in the world. Present & Future: Now days, skyscrapers are looked upon as an average building in well developed cities unless they are exceptionally high or brilliantly designed. Hong Kong is said to have the most skyscrapers in the world, other cities with a considerable number of tall buildings include New York, Tokyo, Chicago, Sao Paulo (Brazil), Manhattan, Shanghai, Toronto, etc. The major break through in skyscraper history came when the old model, which was supported by steel frame, was replaced by frame-tube structure (and many other models) by Fazlur Khan, probably the most influential architect in the history of skyscrapers. Some of the worth mentioning skyscrapers of present and future are Burj Dubai, Sears Tower, Taipei 101, Empire State Building, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao