tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52623943815785688952024-02-08T02:12:32.040-08:00ChikaJablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-81875498377422685182008-06-25T10:06:00.002-07:002008-06-25T10:07:15.980-07:00ML YukHai Hai Hai....<br />Namaku Chika !<br />Aku Masih 20th, Kata Temen-Temen Aku CantiQ, Seksi, Manja, Trus Sangean ( Alias Suka Horni )<br />Masa Iya... Tapi Mang Bener Sich ! Aku Suka Banget ML, Abis Enak Sich<br />Aku Suka Dugem And Party2 !<br /><br />Kalo Mau ML Sama Aku Bisa, Gak Mahal Koq ! Cos Aku Semata-Mata Bukan Cari Uang<br />Aku Cari Kepuasan<br />Karna Aku Juga Suka ML ! HeHeHe...<br />ST : 250rb<br />LT : 950rb<br />Belum Termasuk Sewa Hotel, Kalo Mau Di Kost Ku Nambah 150rb Yach !<br /><br />Aku Kasih Kamu No HP Dan Biodataku Di Blog Ini<br />Tapi Aku Sembunyiin ( Untuk Menghindari Dari Manusia2 Usil, Cuma MisCall2 Gak Booking )<br />Nah... Kalo Km Pengen ML Sama Aku, Kamu Bisa Cari Disini<br />Kalo Dah Ketemu, Langsung Call Aku Yach !<br />Waktu Call Antara Jam 06.00-18.00<br />Aku Tunggu Yach, Aku Juga Dah Gak Tahan Nech !Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-64840327582820184702008-06-25T10:06:00.001-07:002008-06-25T10:06:53.019-07:00Frothing Milk: The Perfect Topping On A Latte Or CappuccinoFrothing Milk gives a latte or cappuccino its sweet milky top. Getting this right brings the final touch to a great cup of coffee. It also gives you budding barista's a chance to practice and show off your artistic talents. Yes I'm talking about latte art. While not an indication of good milk (you could burn it) it will show others you have a passion for coffee. But before we get all excited about making flower or heart patterns, let's make sure we get the milk temperature right first.<br /><br />The first tip is to start right. That means cold milk and a cold stainless steel straight walled steamer or milk jug. Yes, cold milk, not room temperature, you don't need to help the steamer wand do its thing. It takes a little longer, but the smooth velvety frothing milk you will have at the end is worth the extra effort.<br />* Put in the amount of milk you need for your coffee.<br />* Then raise the milk jug so that the steamer wand falls well below the milks surface.<br />* Open the steam valve, and raise the steamer wand so it sits just below the milks surface. You don't want to create large bubbles, so somewhere around 1cm (or 2/5 inch) under the milk surface will be fine.<br />* As the milk rises move the steamer wand accordingly. Remember your aim, smooth velvety frothing milk, not big bubbles.<br />* Once you have built a velvety surface, push the steamer wand deeper into the milk and continue to heat the milk.<br />* Wait until the milk jug is hot to touch, not warm, HOT, you should have hot velvety frothing milk.<br />* Then just pour into your espresso to complete a great cup.<br /><br />Now, those milk patterns I mentioned earlier? It's called Latte Art. Find out how to make those works of art. Its coffee dressed to impress!!!Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-4675634343910714452008-06-25T10:04:00.000-07:002008-06-25T10:05:17.543-07:00Why Is the Mediterranean Diet Good for Women?The Mediterranean Diet Promotes Good HealthHere Are Six Reasons Why - Many of you may already know that women have become some what more concerned and interested in their diets over the last forty to fifty years than any other time in previously recorded history. This has occurred for specifically two main reasons:<br /><br />1. Women have expressed concern over how a particular diet plan effects their appearances<br /><br />2. Women have expressed concern over how a particular dies plan effects their health<br /><br />Accordingly, a growing number of women have found themselves attracted to the Mediterranean diet. When it comes to the Mediterranean diet, there are six primary reasons why women find themselves strongly attracted to the diet regimen.<br /><br />3. Weight Loss and Healthy Weight Maintenance<br /><br />In many countries around the world, a record number of women are being classified as overweight and even obese. As a result, a growing number of women find themselves seeking effective and healthy dieting regimens to lower their weight to appropriate levels -- for both cosmetic as well as health reasons.<br /><br />The Mediterranean diet has proven itself to be very effective at providing a means through which women can lose weight in a healthy manner. Additionally, the Mediterranean diet has proven incredibly effective as being a solid path a woman can take to maintain a generally ideal and healthy weight.<br /><br />4. Anti-oxidants and Aging<br /><br />The Mediterranean diet regimen is flush with foods that are rich in anti-oxidants. This includes leafy, dark green vegetables as well as certain fish that are common features in this dietary scheme.<br /><br />Anti-oxidants have been proven to slow the appearance of aging in women. Additionally, anti-oxidants have been demonstrated as being effective at preventing organ and skin deterioration in women. The consumption of foods that are high in anti-oxidants has been proven to enhance longevity in both women and men.<br /><br />5.Metabolic Syndrome<br /><br />Metabolic syndrome is an ailment in which a person ends up afflicted with both Type Two diabetes and hypertension. Most experts believe that diet can play a significant role in reducing the likelihood of metabolic syndrome in men and women who are prone to the ailment.<br /><br />Without exception, medical experts who have studied the cause and effect of metabolic syndrome universally have agreed that the Mediterranean diet is the perfect dietary scheme to prevent and control metabolic syndrome.<br /><br />6. Heart Disease<br /><br />Multiple studies in a number of different countries have concluded that the adoption of the Mediterranean diet lowers the incidence of heart disease in women (and men). Indeed, an analysis of the incidence of heart disease in the Mediterranean nations suggests that the use of the Mediterranean diet can lower the incidence of heart disease in women from twenty-five to forty percent.<br /><br />7. Hypertension<br /><br />Recent scientific studies have examined the rising incidence of hypertension amongst women. Many researchers attribute the increase in hypertension amongst women in recent years to a number of changes that have occurred in their lives, including:<br /><br />-- a greater number of women entering the workforce<br /><br />-- a growing number of women being forced to juggle the raising of children with a full time career<br /><br />-- the food and beverage choices that women are making in the 21st century<br /><br />Research studies in a dozen different countries over the course of the past twenty years have suggested that the Mediterranean diet is effective at lowering the incidence of hypertension in men and women. Because the Mediterranean diet is high if fruit, vegetables and whole grains and because the diet is low in saturated fats, most nutritionists and other experts believe that the dietary scheme works to lower hypertension in both men and women.<br /><br />The Mediterranean diet combined with regular exercise has been demonstrated to have a marked effect on reducing the incidence of hypertension amongst middle aged women.<br /><br />8. Breast Cancer<br /><br />Perhaps the most important “ingredient” of the Mediterranean diet is olive oil. Save for fresh fruits and vegetables (in most instances) olive oil universally is present in the Mediterranean diet. As a result, on the surface, the diet scheme appears to be high in fat. Indeed, upwards to thirty percent of the caloric intake of the Mediterranean diet does come fat. What is important to keep in mind is that nearly 100% of the fat in the Mediterranean diet is unsaturated and comes directly from olive oil. In other words, the fat in the Mediterranean diet essentially is healthy. Olive oil, and the fat contained in the product, simply does not trigger the negative consequences that flow from saturated fats, from animal fats.<br /><br />In addition, there have been several important scientific studies undertaken in the past decade that have demonstrated that a diet high in olive oil works to lower the risk of breast cancer in women. Thus, one of the beneficial results of adopting the Mediterranean diet is a lowering of the risk for breast cancer.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-17432590027998844412008-06-16T21:09:00.000-07:002008-06-16T21:10:00.308-07:00Fudge RecipesThis is one of those fudge recipes that my mom has made ever since I can remember. When I was lucky and none of my other siblings were around, she would let me eat the bits of chocolate left in the bowl. We always used to call it “licking the bowl” at my house. Always one of the best parts of being able to bake with mom. I have had a lot of fudge and none of it has ever compared to this fudge recipe that my mom always made. I do not know if it is because mom made it or because it is a good fudge recipe. Perhaps a bit of both. I hope you get to share it with someone special.<br /><br />Fudge<br /><br />2 tablespoons butter<br />2/3 cup evaporated milk<br />1 2/3 cups sugar<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />2 cups miniature marshmallows<br />1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)<br /><br />Combine butter, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a boil. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. (Start timing when mixture starts to bubble around the edges of the pan.) Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate, vanilla, and nuts. Stir vigorously for 1 minute. Pour into an 8-inch square buttered pan. Cool in the refrigerator. Cut into squares.<br /><br />This fudge recipe is for the peanut butter lover in your house. It is a recipe that is also pretty easy to make.<br /><br />Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge<br /><br />1 cup peanut butter chips<br />1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk<br />2 tablespoons softened butter<br />1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br /><br />Put foil in an 8-inch square pan. In a microwave safe bowl, put the peanut butter chips, 2/3 cup of the sweetened condensed milk, and all of the butter. In another microwave safe bowl, put in the chocolate chips and the rest of the sweetened condensed milk. Microwave the peanut butter mixture on high for one minute or until the mixture is smooth when stirred. Then add in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to that mixture. Pour the mixture into the pan. Put the chocolate chip mixture in the microwave for one minute on high heat or until the mixture is smooth when stirred. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to that mixture and pour it over the peanut butter layer. Refrigerate and cut into squares when firm.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-23056366449091055962008-06-16T21:06:00.000-07:002008-06-16T21:09:39.482-07:00The 411 on Chafing DishesPlanning your next big get-together? Whether it's a birthday bash, church fundraiser or holiday gathering--serving buffet-style is the way to go. When setting up a buffet table, chafing dishes are the best way to keep food hot. They allow a large number of guests to serve themselves while the host can mix and mingle without having to worry about food on the stove or in the oven. Even if you don't entertain frequently, purchasing or renting chafing dishes can't be beat.<br /><br />Chafing dishes, sometimes called steam pans, are simply large serving dishes in which food is kept warm (or cold). The different types of chafing dishes consist of a frame or wire rack, a water pan, a food pan and a cover. Water in the pan is used to conduct the heat which maintains the food at a proper serving temperature. The heat source is sterno or an electrical heating element placed underneath the water pan.<br /><br />TYPES<br /><br />Oval or round, ornately decorated chafing dishes, would be perfect for an elegant or formal gathering. They are generally made of silver and sit on a platform with tapered legs. They can be used with sterno or a heating element and are available to rent from party rental stores, or for purchase at department stores or restaurant and catering supply outlets.<br /><br />The most widely used chafing dishes are long and rectangular in shape and made of stainless steel. The water pan is placed on a wire or chrome rack and will hold up to two half-sized food pans. Rent these from a party rental store or purchase at a party supply store, department store or restaurant and catering supply outlet.<br /><br />Disposable chafing dishes are the least expensive and are designed like the stainless steel set-up. They consist of a large aluminum water pan and one or two smaller aluminum food pans. The wire racks are somewhat thinner. These are sometimes called caterers' racks and are usually found at party supply stores, discount stores or restaurant and catering supply outlets.<br /><br />For the home buffet table, stainless steel and aluminum rectangular food pan sizes range from 20 x 12 x 4 (full size) to 10 x 12 x 2 (half size). Water pans are sized to fit and the wire racks are usually full-sized. Other chafing dishes vary in size.<br /><br />HOW TO USE<br /><br />The first thing to remember is that chafing dishes cannot be used to bring foods up to serving temperature. Food must first be at the proper temperature before adding to the pan. Stainless steel and aluminum food pans can be used for cooking and/or heating the food in the oven. The water pan is placed in the wire rack and filled with HOT water to a level that is close to but not touching the food pan. The sterno is then lit and placed under the water pan. The resulting steam will maintain the temperature of food that is already at serving temperature. The water pan should be checked periodically to make sure the water level is maintained and the food should be stirred occasionally to evenly distribute the heat and prevent scorching. Using a lid or cover will keep food moist.<br /><br />Chafing dishes will also keep cold foods cold. Fill the water pan with cold water and ice and of course, don't light the fuel!<br /><br />A WORD ABOUT STERNO<br /><br />Sterno fuel is a formulation of denatured alcohol, water and gel and is perfectly safe when used as directed. It comes in small cans and is generally available from hardware stores and party supply stores. The sterno wick is lit and placed underneath the water pan. A full-sized water pan may require two sterno cans placed at opposite ends, particularly if the food is dense (such as pasta and cheese). The flame is blue in color and an 8-oz. can burns for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours. The fuel can be extinguished and relit.<br /><br />QUICK SAFETY TIPS<br /><br />-DO NOT LEAVE AN OPEN FLAME UNATTENDED<br /><br />-Open the pan cover carefully, to avoid burns from the escaping steam.<br /><br />-Do not use anything but sterno-type fuel in the burner.<br /><br />-Properly working chafing dishes keep hot food at a safe temperature of 140 degrees or above to avoid bacterial growth. Ideally, temperature should<br /><br />not exceed 160 degrees to avoid overcooking<br /><br />Chafing dishes make your buffet table look professional, appetizing and attractive. They also allow you to cook food ahead of time and place in the dishes just before your guests arrive--leaving you free to mingle with your guests. Yes, chafing dishes are a party hosts' dream come true.<br /><br />Happy Cooking<br /><br />Debra HaydelJablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-43313323748872837092008-06-14T10:19:00.001-07:002008-06-14T10:19:15.728-07:00Cake Decorating Ideas for Fantastic Looking CakesYou don't have to be an expert cake decorator in order to make fantastic looking birthday cakes. Here are some cake decorating ideas to help you to make your cakes extra special that do not require exceptional cake decorating skills.<br /><br />First, determine a theme for your cake. If the cake is for an adult, what are the likes, hobbies or interests of the birthday person? For example, if the person likes to fish, make a fishing theme cake. If the person likes to golf, make a golf theme cake. If they like to play the guitar, make a guitar cake.<br /><br />You could also make the cake theme match their profession as well. For example, for a mail carrier make a mail theme cake or for a carpenter, make a carpenter theme cake.<br /><br />If you are making a cake for a child, have it match the theme of the party or the child's favorite character, interest or even sport.<br /><br />You get the idea, just try to make the cake extra special for the birthday person by making it match their hobbies or interests.<br /><br />A really easy cake decorating idea for making these theme cakes is to purchase cake toppers that match your theme to place on top of your cake. These come in many different varieties. However, if you happen to want to make a certain theme cake for which you cannot find a cake topper to match, try the miniature section of any hobby or craft store.<br /><br />For the examples above, you can purchase things such as a miniature fishing rod and net for the fishing cake, a miniature golf bag and golf clubs for the golf theme cake and a miniature guitar for the guitar cake. You can then place them on top of your cake. For a mail theme cake, purchase miniature mail boxes and make little letters out of card stock that you laminate and place them on the top and sides of your cake. For the carpenter theme cake, put miniature saws and other tools on the top of or on the sides of the cake.<br /><br />These are just a few examples. The ideas really are endless, but hopefully this has helped to get you started thinking of different and unique cake decorating ideas that will make the next cake that you make extra special.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-91730235574726913532008-06-14T10:18:00.001-07:002008-06-14T10:18:56.336-07:00Diabetic Diet Plan - Manage Diabetes with DietIf some is suffering from diabetes, it means that his body cannot produce insulin in normal fashion. As a result, it increases the glucose level in the blood. Switching to healthy diabetic diet plan can be of help at this time. Planning for an appropriate diet is a crucial part of your treatment journey, because it can manage the level of glucose in your blood.<br /><br />Sensible selections of food along with healthy and disciplined lifestyle are the two key success points of diabetic treatment. A healthy diabetic diet plan must include six essential factors such as restricting consumption for sweet products, frequent eating, attentive towards carbohydrate consumption, consume plenty amount of whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, eating low-fat products, restriction in alcohol consumption.<br /><br />Diabetic Diet<br /><br />If you are having diabetes, it doesn't mean that you should start eating special foods or depend on only strict diabetic diet plan. In most of the case, it is simply switching to a variety of foods in moderate amounts but following a fixed timing.<br /><br />You should not follow a complicated diabetic diet plan, rather your diet should comprise with a wise selection of nutrients and low in calorie and fatty contents. There are two essential factors that you must not forget while preparing your diet plan. One is eating foods at regular time every day and the second point is the selection of healthy food in right amounts.<br /><br />Carbohydrate counting is a crucial part for healthy diet plan, especially if you are on insulin medication. In fact, fat and protein counting is not as important as carbohydrate counting is. But that doesn't mean you should not be careful enough about the fat or protein intake. High calorie and high fat always increase the risk of various health complications including cardiac problems, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.<br /><br />Diabetic Diet and Sweets Consumption<br /><br />The fact says if you are suffering from diabetes, all your near and dear ones continuously warn you not to have sweets in your diet. Contrary to popular belief, scientific studies confirmed that sweets may not produce any harm if it can be used in a balanced amount in the meal plan. Although, different sweets affect blood sugar level in a varied fashion, but the total carbohydrate count matters the most. If you consider a small amount of sweets in your overall diabetic diet plan, it will not harm your health.<br /><br />Vegetarian Diet<br /><br />Some people believe that switching to a vegetarian diet may cure their diabetes problem, but it is not totally correct. Well, it can be managed well with vegetarian diet compared to a non-vegetarian one. In that sense, vegetarian diet can be a wise inclusion to diabetic diet plan.<br /><br />There is no hard-and-fast rule for preparing a vegetarian diet plan. Vegan diet is the austere form of vegetarian diet. Vegans typically do not feed themselves on any sort of animal products such as dairy and egg. However, other vegetarians can eat these products.<br /><br />An austere vegan diet comprises of almost no-cholesterol content in it. It also contains low saturated fat. It is mostly prepared with a generous selection of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. These food products are essentially high in fiber. Typically, a vegetarian diet offers lesser calories than non-vegetarian one. So it is beneficial for diabetic patients.<br /><br />Vegetarian diet is an effective choice in diabetic diet plan because of its weight loss ability which significantly benefits people with type-II diabetes. Some scientific studies confirmed that vegetarian diet can make the body more receptive to insulin.<br /><br />Vegetarian diet can not cure diabetes, but of course it can alleviate various diabetes-related symptoms including cardiovascular disease and kidney problems. But, obviously this is profoundly dependent on the selection of food.<br /><br />If you have diabetes and you are planning to change your diet to a vegetarian one, you should consult your dietician. The dietician can guide you for the best selection of diabetic diet plan suitable to your health systemJablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-45384139125479235082008-06-12T17:50:00.001-07:002008-06-12T17:52:51.825-07:00What Exactly Are Radar Detectors?Do you know what radar detectors are? You have seen them used in your favorite movies. You have heard them used in sci-fi and spy television series and probably you have seen them in your favorite action sequels. But have you heard of radar detectors used in determining car speed?<br /><br />The year was 1887 when Heinrich Hertz started studying radio waves. Hertz's experiments became the corner stones of radar technology as we know it today.<br /><br />Through the years, we have witnessed the application of radar technology in a number of important fields. We have seen radar technology applied in many important parts of world history like that of World War I and World War II. Radar technology has saved so many lives ever since it first took breath.<br /><br />Radar detectors are used in so many ways nowadays. They are used in military and research facilities and they are now used in apprehending drivers who are over speeding which is violation one of the important traffic regulations in all countries all over the world.<br /><br />Monitoring car speed especially in superhighways and express highways or even town roads and streets is one great thing that traffic enforcers do because that lessens occurrence of accidents which are car-related.<br /><br />So, how do radar detectors work?<br /><br />Radar detectors or radar guns are forms of radio transmitter and receiver rolled into one. Radar detectors oscillate electrical energy into varying levels which generates electromagnetic energy.<br /><br />This electromagnetic energy travels through the atmosphere in the form of electromagnetic waves. This electromagnetic wave is increased exponentially through the use of a especial kind of amplifier.<br /><br />The receiver is merely a transmitter but is reverse form of it. This time it collects electromagnetic waves and transforms them into electrical current.<br /><br />Radar detectors are used to monitor the distance of objects in relation to a reference point.<br /><br />The reference point is obviously the radar detector. The electromagnetic waves are sent through the air and reflected back to the radar gun which then measures the distance of the object at a given time. This is then calculated by the machine to determine speed of the object.This manner of using radar detectors maximizes what is known as Doppler shift.<br /><br />Radar detectors are must-haves for today's law enforcers to catch traffic violators. They are great things that Science made for the benefit of the people. But as of now, this technology is not yet used by many countries which make it difficult to accurately pinpoint car speed violators.<br /><br />It's a good thing that they are now used in many countries that traffic officers and other law enforcers can have hard data that can be used as evidence in prosecuting violators through radar detectors.<br /><br />Radar detectors are available from many shops and companies. You can gain access of these companies online or by other means.<br /><br />Radar technology is a proof that we can benefit so much from the efforts of our scientists and other people who engineered and perfected the radar technology by investing so much effort, money and time to achieve the goal of developing a true life-saving device.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-6602822145189292212008-06-12T17:49:00.001-07:002008-06-12T17:49:53.946-07:00Ezines For Purely Personal PleasureEveryone has a passion for something. This can be a hobby or sport, but it can also be a subject.<br /><br />I’ve talked about ezines as a way to develop marketing potential for an online business, but ezines don’t have to be specifically developed for business.<br /><br />Virtually every successful business owner has something besides their business they are passionate about. In many cases they are as knowledgeable about this ‘other’ topic as they are about their business. You can bet these entrepreneurs find themselves more interested in this something else than business when they are away from the office.<br /><br />Why not develop an ezine that deals specifically with your ‘away from business’ interest.<br /><br />Maybe it’s trading cards or model railroading. Perhaps your interest is interior decorating or crafting handbags for friends. Some may be fully immersed in fishing or sculpting. The possibilities go one far longer than I have space to write.<br /><br />If you believe the idea frivolous you need to know that you can develop an AdSense or other PPC account to place ads on your site that will help to offset any expenses associated with the development of your online ezine.<br /><br />Content for the ezine can be taken from free article directories, personal writings or even submissions from those who subscribe to the ezine and have similar interests.<br /><br />Work to locate those individuals who may be able to take on a column or a guest slot. It could be that someone is gifted in editing and layout and could provide their time on a volunteer basis to make the ezine work.<br /><br />The idea is to facilitate a web presence for something you believe in. The truth is you could extend the idea even further and create an ezine related to a cause you really believe strongly in. In most cases you will receive the blessing of the organization and they would likely have key contacts to assist you with content development.<br /><br />Many people consider this a very self-absorbed society, but when you take the time to create an ezine specifically related to a passion either in personal interest or public assistance you can help show others by example that giving back on a personal level is a powerful thing.<br /><br />You can help promote the ezine through blog entries and forum posts. You can take the message to your social media page and you can also create a special page on your primary business site that allows visitors the opportunity to visit your personal interest ezine.<br /><br />For too long we have been willing to sacrifice time with family and personal interests in order to earn some extra dollars. The point is if money is your goal in life you will never have enough time to satisfy your need to enjoy life.<br /><br />Developing an ezine that mirrors a personal interest will likely encourage you to make time for that interest by reorganizing your priorities.<br /><br />Define your interests and see if there may be a way to creatively pass along your enthusiasm through the use of an ezine.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-54719655681431751922008-06-12T17:48:00.000-07:002008-06-12T17:49:27.182-07:00Web Hosting Explained. Not All Hosting Providers Are Created EqualWeb Hosting. Some Basic Facts To Consider Before You Take The Plunge!<br /><br />Web hosting Companies which offer Internet-connected servers that provide space and bandwidth for websites, are called Web Hosts. Big companies deliver private electronic networks which allow for them to host multiple domains on their own equipment and IP address range.<br /><br />However, for the bulk of beginners that desire an online presence, a rented web host is essential.<br /><br />There is a broad assortment of hosting plans available. A few are free, other hosting companies charge up to a hundred dollars or more per month. Some companies supply nothing but a small amount of disc space and minimal network bandwidth.<br /><br />The website owner is on their own for anything else. Others providers offer an array of services, including server and electronic mail administration, backups, website design help, troubleshooting and many other services.<br /><br />In the world of web hosting, you might frequently discover yourself sharing a server with anywhere from one to one thousand or more other websites, which allows web hosting companies the ability to keep equipment and staff expenses at a lower cost.<br /><br />Many websites are simple and low-volume enough that this agreement works best. <br /><br />When you or one or more of the other members grow, it might be helpful to consider a dedicated server. A dedicated server, as the name indicates, hosts only your domain. You can put one website on it, or as many any way you want. You control the access.<br /><br />You may also consider taking over much of the server administration yourself. That may save you money on support costs, but cost you considerable time. If you do not have the expertise, it may end up costing much more money than you save!<br /><br />In order to execute those administrative procedures yourself, it is desirable to have some technical knowledge.<br /><br />Some of that knowledge will be of value, even for daily projects apart from addressing emergencies. FTP, electronic mail administration, backup techniques and additional technical areas are amongst the more common areas you will need to be at least somewhat acquainted with.<br /><br />As your internet site develops to a certain size and degree of complexity, you will begin to find it worthwhile to consider implementing a database. However, that brings with it a higher level of ability.<br /><br />Applying a database can be comparatively simple. Designing one which provides what you want, with adequate performance and maintenance that does not become a nightmare, will call for some careful thought.<br /><br />Not everybody has the disposition for that type of work, particularly those who favor graphical design, content creation or development, and the numerous other Internet site chores that are part of every implementation.<br /><br />There are other, more low level administrative matters; Managing disc space, maintaining domain names, dealing with registration and alterations, and a number of other functional tasks are not every bodies cup of tea. Some understanding of how domain name server works, in addition to the design of the Internet itself, are helpful. That allows a good context for understanding the role of some of those tasks.<br /><br />Once you begin to seek out a web host to implement your website, consider all these factors. What kind of web hosting you should go after is determined by a combination of who you are and what is being being offered. Always take the time to research a hosting company before you commit your time and money.<br /><br />Remember, not all hosting providers are created equal. <br /><br />Some providers just want your money, whilst other better hosting companies actually want you to succeed. Which one you choose to help you get your website ideas online is paramount to how quickly you taste success.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-8108995354068933812008-06-12T17:46:00.000-07:002008-06-12T17:47:14.880-07:00Free Reverse Cell Phone Lookup Misleading Or Outright Scam?Is there a FREE reverse cell phone or unlisted phone lookup service?<br /><br />Many places online advertise “FREE cell phone lookup services”, but in actuality the only really beneficial no-cost directories to be found are of landline phone numbers. Why is this? Because for a very long time, landline numbers have been openly published. The phone companies consider cell phone numbers to be private and are reluctant to release those numbers. Also, your cell phone bill is usually based on time used. Knowing that their customers don’t want to waste usage time, the cell phone companies refuse to publicly provide cell phone numbers.<br /><br />So, you won’t get much useful information from these “FREE” services if you’re looking for unlisted or cell phone number information. You can get some very general information from some of them, but not the name and address of the owner of the number.<br /><br />Recently I desperately needed to put an end to some obscene phone calls from a sicko unknown caller. For about a couple of weeks, I had been receiving calls from a no ID number. When I answered the phone, the caller said nothing but started panting and making sexual grunts and sounds. I found these calls frustrating, annoying and a little scary. The frequency of the irksome calls began to escalate on a daily basis.<br /><br />Finally, I did call the police who told me that there wasn’t much they could do since no actual crime had been committed. The police did tell me that I could call my phone provider and give them the exact time of the call or calls and that my phone provider would probably give me the originating phone number. This information did help somewhat, but since the calls were coming from a cell phone, I still didn’t know who was making the aggravating calls.<br /><br />Armed with the cell phone number of the persistent culprit caller, I fired up the old PC and began to search the Net for the elusive “Free Cell Phone Lookup Service”.<br /><br />Googling for a “Free reverse cell phone lookup service” is a maddening counterproductive activity, that is if you’re looking for real information like the identity and address of an obscene caller. Here a click, there a click, everywhere a click, click… I clicked every “FREE” Cell Phone Lookup Service that I could find only to discover a dead end with each subsequent frenzied click of the mouse. Basically, I got a large dose of the Online Runaround, something almost everyone has probably experienced at one time or the other. Every so-called FREE service that I tried eventually led me to a paid service costing from $4.95 up to $14.95.<br /><br />Some free cell phone lookup websites do exist, but they offer only limited information about a number. These sites "decode" cell phone numbers to help you determine the issuing location, carrier, and other publicly available information.<br /><br />In general, you'll be able to find out whether the number belongs to a cell or a land line, what mobile service provides the number, and which city and state the cell phone number comes from without ever paying... but the actual name and address of the registered user of that cell phone number won't be available (unless you get extremely lucky). I wasn’t lucky!<br /><br />After a couple hours, I finally got the message, the only way I was going to put a stop to the stinking phone calls was to use a premium paid cell phone lookup service. Paid reverse Cell phone directories are created manually by large companies who collect the information from various services. The process of compiling and creating these databases is very expensive and time-consuming which is why there is a charge for the information. I guess they have to pay their bills too!<br /><br />A word of caution… A large number of sites have popped up on the Internet offering cell phone lookups for a fee. Considering the limitations of these services, the fees can be very steep. Some companies actually have tried to "skip" the process of building cell phone databases. These services just give you a list of services that sell these lookups and disappear when you ask for a refund. That money will just disappear, and you'll be back to your search... so why not go "straight to a proven source" from the beginning?<br /><br />There are a number of reputable Reverse Cell Phone Lookup Services online that offer a money back guarantee service. The best services give customers free search assistance and are backed by a 100% no-quibble, no-strings attached guarantee. You’re either satisfied or you’re not…and if you’re not, then you don’t pay. Period!<br /><br />After checking with Phone Reverse Lookup Review and <a href="http://consumbersguide.org/" class="hft-urls">ConsumbersGuide.Org</a>, I used Reverse Phone Detective with very satisfactory results. Considered the Grand Daddy in reverse cell phone search, their website has the largest phone directory in the U.S with approximately one billion records. I gave Reverse Phone Detective a whirl and bingo, bingo, bingo; they found the cell phone caller name and address. Additionally, they found his race, age, marital status, civil records, and criminal records.<br /><br />This was really more information that I was looking for, but now I had the information I needed to confidently put a stop to the annoying phone calls. I called the guy up right from the phone he had been calling me, he evidently recognized my caller ID because I never heard from him again. If he had answered my call, I could have told him that I have completed an investigation and that I now know who he is, to stop calling my number, or I will take immediate legal action. Knowledge is power isn’t it?<br /><br />While free cell phone lookup services may be appropriate if you're only looking for very general information (like the phone issuing location), you won't find much information that will help you if your object is to identify the psycho who is calling you repeatedly. If you're serious about determining who is calling you, then use a premium paid service.<br /><br />In conclusion, there are some “Free Cell Phone Lookup Services” on the Net, however these services provide only limited general information. For the most part, their claims are misleading if you want to find the accurate cell phone owner information. There are rare instances where you might actually get the owner’s name and address, but as a usual course of events you will be directed to a paid premium site for that pertinent information.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-47611684455661817582008-06-12T17:45:00.000-07:002008-06-12T17:46:13.024-07:00My Recommendations On Removing Spyway And MalwareI am a PC engineer at the easyPC company who has serviced over 2000 clients PCs in the last year alone. My advice is comes from my personal experience and previous testing of many of the spyware removal programs out there.<br /><br />First of all understanding the difference between Viruses & Spayware:<br /><br />If you are currently running a very popular virus protection software like Norton or McAffee and believe that your software will do the 'complete' job then you are completely mistaken. We have run a complete virus check on a particular PC and have found nothing. After the scan has been complete we have immediately run a Spyware scan and have found hundreds of Spyware infections on the same PC. This confuses the majority of people due to the fact that both viruses and spyware seem to be the same.<br /><br />Viruses...<br /><br />Some viruses are programmed to damage the computer by damaging programs, deleting files, or reformatting the hard disk. Others are not designed to do any damage, but simply replicate themselves and perhaps make their presence known by presenting text, video, or audio messages. Even these benign viruses can create problems for the computer user. They typically take up computer memory used by legitimate programs. As a result, they often cause erratic behavior and can result in system crashes. In addition, many viruses are bug-ridden, and these bugs may lead to system crashes and data loss.<br /><br />Spyware...<br /><br />Spyware programs can collect various types of personal information, such as Internet surfing habit, sites that have visited, but can also interfere with user control of the computer in other ways, such as installing additional software, redirecting Web browser activity, accessing websites blindly that will cause more harmful viruses, or diverting advertising revenue to a third party. Spyware can even change computer settings, resulting in slow connection speeds, different home pages, and loss of Internet or other programs<br /><br />From testing all the differnt software out there the following seem to be the most popular<br />- spyware doctor<br />- adaware pro<br />- counterspy<br />- spyware sweeper<br /><br />But the best by far is Spybot search and destroy by safer-networking. First of all run this program with the internet turned off and after a fresh reboot. When you do run this for the first time, dont be alarmed at the amount of infections that it finds and that your virus protection has completely missed.<br /><br />After scanning which usually takes 20-30mins, spybot 'may' ask you to reboot and rescan. If this is the case then do so. The reason for this is because some of the spyware infections can not be removed at the time of that scan because they are currently running and need to be shut off to remove.<br /><br />Once completed reboot again and you will find your PC will be running so much faster.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-27592616938755643702008-06-12T17:44:00.001-07:002008-06-12T17:44:57.696-07:00Tips for Prescribing a Future for Your BusinessAre you wondering what the future holds for your business? Whether you want to predict your future or prescribe an outcome of your choosing, you'll have plenty of company!<br /><br />Throughout history, we humans have tried many ways to predict the future, from reading palms to stargazing. Today, we refer to these as descriptive methods when we attempt to describe objectively what the future will be or could be.<br /><br />On the other hand, prescriptive methods focus on determining what the future should be. These techniques can help us clarify our preferences and values so we can create a vision of what we would like to see in our lives, businesses, or communities.<br /><br />Once we understand what we would like the future to represent, we're better able to take the actions required to implement it. Ideally, that future will align with our passions, gifts, and what we (or our companies) can really be the best at doing. This article suggests a two-stage process for achieving that goal.<br /><br />First, Identify Your "Hedgehog Concept"<br /><br />So, what can you be the best in the world (or at least in your community) at doing? This thought-provoking reflection is one of many from Jim Collins' "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't."<br /><br />Collins' team examined 1,435 companies to see which ones made substantial gains in profitability and sustained those improvements over 15 years or more. Since the 1970s, only 11 companies had risen from mediocrity to greatness and stayed there -- topping many other prosperous firms that lacked the same staying power.<br /><br />Of eight characteristics these companies shared, all held an unshakable adherence to becoming the best in the world at whatever they did. Each company committed to doing only those things and nothing else. That sometimes meant dropping their core businesses to pursue other things at which they could become the best in the world.<br /><br />Collins and his team coined the term "hedgehog concept" to reflect a single-minded determination and focus that, similar to that of the hedgehog animal, attempts to do only one thing really well, such as curl up and roll. A hedgehog concept actually represents the intersection of three areas:<br /><br />1) What you're most passionate about<br />2) An understanding of what you could be the best at doing, and<br />3) A metric that drives your economic engine and helps you measure results.<br /><br />Keep in mind that according to Collins, this concept is not a goal, strategy, or plan, but an understanding of what you can and can't be the best at doing. Until you develop your hedgehog concept, you won't know your true vision, mission, or purpose.<br /><br />Next, Define Your "Business Success Criteria"<br /><br />Do you have a crystal clear idea of the types of business undertakings that align with your gifts, talents, passions, and strengths? In that same context, have you thought about whether your business can be the very best in the world at doing those things?<br /><br />If the answers are "yes," you are in an excellent position to choose the ventures that can give you the greatest satisfaction and results.<br /><br />If you're not yet totally clear about the answers to these questions, developing a set of "business success criteria" can enable you to select worthwhile endeavors with much deeper insight, and thus set the conditions for successfully pursuing them. A hedgehog concept thereby represents part of the formula you can devise to identify and choose among your very best options.<br /><br />Why is this so important? It's not uncommon for people to wander into businesses, projects, and professions opportunistically, which means that they often select the next available and convenient thing that comes along. At times, this may be necessary for financial reasons. But unless we understand our underlying success criteria, we might not recognize the options that truly fuel and inspire us -- those that are best suited to our passions and strengths.<br /><br />Some of your criteria could be practical considerations, and others more lofty ideals. But all of your criteria will be essential to achieving balance, fulfillment, prosperity, and higher contribution in your life.<br /><br />In conclusion, a set of carefully crafted success criteria fueled by a potent hedgehog concept provides an unbeatable strategic advantage, and an excellent direction-finder for prescribing your future!Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-61707183642315510442008-06-09T05:55:00.002-07:002008-06-09T05:56:04.594-07:00How 6 Tips To Improve Your Piano PlayingThere is no quick and simple way to learn to play the piano and it takes hard work and commitment, but some methods are much more effectual than others, consequently succeeding in faster advancement. In this perspective I have shown a few guidelines that will hopefully set you on the right course to becoming a capable piano player. If you can remember that to play acceptably entails a great deal of practice and dedication then you will gain an advantage by following these tips. The primarily significant tip, however, is no matter what you do don't relinquish your ambitions.<br /><br />Create Your Individual Breathing Space<br /><br />Learning to play the piano is hard enough so make it as uncomplicated as possible by locating an area where you can be on your own devoid of any external commotion or disruptions. Disturbances can destroy your attention and application, making valueless any practise session.<br /><br />Equipment<br /><br />Basic knowledge is necessary for respectable piano playing and it is vital to make sure that your instrument is in excellent shape. Making certain that your piano is tuned precisely at regular intervals is most important.<br /><br />Appreciate Your Instrument<br /><br />Understand your instrument and, even though it's a lifeless entity, learn to revere and care for it. Although you may not realize it now it will help you to become an improved and more practised pianist. Learn to identify and recognize your piano, what each and every part is called and its assorted purpose. Baffling, as it may well appear, not all pianos are alike, each and every one has a varied pitch and resonance.<br /><br />Be Aware Of Your Class Of Competence<br /><br />Learning to play the piano is not an immediate thing. It takes time. Begin with reasonable targets; delay the complex playing until later on and development will come with an increase in self-belief. Disappointment can quickly establish itself when, after a period of practising and learning, you can't play the same tunes as Dave Bruebeck or Art Tatum or any of your other piano idols. Good sense has to prevail at some time and the earlier the better. Demonstrate determination at this stage and you will garner the pay back afterwards and it will be even more satisfying.<br /><br />Decide On Your Technique<br /><br />When you have finished the basics and you are ready to move on to something harder is the moment to choose a style of music you enjoy and can distinguish with. An ability to play a section of music made familiar by one of your preferred pianists is a great feeling. The majority of songs are commonly available as sheet music from a range of sources and it's one more stage in your tutoring. This is a stimulating phase in your development.<br /><br />Establish Targets<br /><br />Choose a time interval for when you believe you will be ready to play your first song in front of family and friends and make them aware of it. One of the finest actions to centre you attention on you improvement is to set small targets. This helps give a motive for your rehearsals and definitely grips your mind the nearer to the date of your unveiling recital. When you have performed and benefited from being the center of attention it will give you an increase in self-belief. It's no surprise, but your playing will progress afterwards.<br /><br />Keep in mind, learning to play the piano is a continual progression, but must at all times be enjoyable, and if you carry on improving continuously there is no knowing how talented you can turn out to be. With any luck, these guidelines will prove useful and you will have countless years of playing enjoyment.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-24421605250537977292008-06-09T05:55:00.001-07:002008-06-09T05:55:39.544-07:00Photographing the Human BodyThe human form has been the subject of art for thousands of years. Drawings inside cave walls depicting man and woman as stick type figures were early examples of such art. No matter how bizarre the interpretation of the male and female form appears, it's almost always identifiable. They could be drawn round, thin, short, tall, standing up or laying down, with or without faces, with or without limbs and they're still almost always distinguishable as the human body.<br /><br />Art classes featuring nude models teach students how the body's connected, so that they can begin to sketch and paint it accurately. Students volunteer to pose nude in college art classes all over the country, where they sit motionless for extended periods of time while students attempt to simulate the angles and shadows created by the model's limbs. Models of all different sizes, male and female, are available and provide an opportunity for students to observe and practice a variety of lines, shapes, shadows and contours. Some classes may be sketching, some may be drawing, some may be painting, where they would learn how to mix the flesh colored paint for their subjects.<br /><br />Now we've gone from the cave wall, to the canvas, to the camera. The human form is one of the most photographed subjects in advertising. It's photographed fully clothed, partially clothed and fully nude. There are pictures of models in magazines, on billboards, on posters, on book covers, on CD cases and a myriad of other items. The fully and partially nude images can be found in adult magazines, calendars, and adult movie publications.<br /><br />There's not much needed to take quality, tasteful nude or semi-nude photographs. You need to load your camera case with your camera and accessories and find a private place, with good lighting, where you both will be comfortable. Have some white sheeting to use for backdrops and to spread on the floor, so there'll be no distractions from the beauty of the model. Keep the location at a warm temperature, for the model's comfort. Most important to the end result is your lighting. Just as the sketch artist uses the pencil to add shading, use your lighting to add shadows to accentuate the model's natural curves. If you're using natural sunlight, consider filtering it with something to produce a soft, subtle image.<br /><br />As with many areas of photography, there can be a good income to be made freelancing in nude or partially nude photography. Research the market to find out what kind of pictures are in demand. And, who you might be able to market your product to. Keep your camera bag stocked and ready and have a couple of models, if possible, available for photographing. Then just start shooting from all angles. You'll be sure to get some priceless, marketable shots.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-80304486665937463162008-06-07T11:05:00.001-07:002008-06-07T11:05:20.395-07:00Honeymoon In Belize At An Ambergris Caye ResortA Honeymoon in Belize is becoming a popular option, and the hard part then is putting together a honeymoon package, after deciding where to stay. A good choice would be the Xanadu Island resort on Ambergris Caye.<br /><br />A Honeymoon resort benefits from being small, and Xanadu Island resort has only eighteen rooms, right on the beachfront within ten minutes walk of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye<br /><br />The kind of accommodation you might decide to take on your honeymoon package could well be Suite number two which is an oceanfront loft with views to die for. Get up early, about half past six, make a cup of coffee in the kitchen, go outside onto the deck, and watch the sunrise, and if you do this once, you’ll do it everyday.<br /><br />Ambergris Caye is a real island getaway, and Xanadu Island resort even more so. It is hidden on a beach lined with palm trees, and what you see from your dawn and daily outlook is the turquoise Caribbean, and the white line of the reef.<br /><br />The breakdown of the accommodations is a Studio, Loft, or 1,2,or3 bedrooms. Each suite is airconditioned, plus ceiling fans, cable Television, unlimited internet access, as if you’d want that on your Belize honeymoon!!<br /><br />Added to that hairdryers, safe, beach towels, and not forgetting your own private deck which is shaded from the sun.<br /><br />There is a long pier with a thatched shade at the end and a swimming platform, so you can snorkel over the hotel’s own man made reef. There is a lovely pool, and loads of hammocks and sunbeds around the pool and on the beach.<br /><br />The complimentary bikes and kayaks allow you to explore Ambergris Caye, and the bicycles are especially useful to take you into San Pedro to the great restaurants there. If your honeymoon in Belize isn’t to be just relaxing at the Xanadu, but you wish to be more energetic, then why not try Scuba Diving, sailing, fishing or take a guided eco tour to the rainforest.. In addition tours to Mayan ruins can easily be arranged.<br /><br />Whilst there is no restaurant at the resort, this won’t detract from your honeymoon vacation at all, after all who needs boring hotel restaurant food anyway. There are two local markets close by, so snack meals can easily be organised in the kitchen which is very well equipped.<br /><br />Some suggestions for feeding yourself are George’s for breakfast, Casa Picasso for dinner, Crazy Canuck’s Bar on the beach, and Monkey Bites for breakfast or lunch<br /><br />The management team at the Xanadu Island Resort go out of their way from even before you arrive for your honeymoon in Belize to ensure you have an enjoyable and stress free time. From the immaculately maintained property, well looked after rooms, nothing is left to chance, even ensuring flights and taxis are all there when you need them.<br /><br />Xanadu Island Resort on Ambergris Caye could give you the perfect honeymoon in Belize, and research shows that most people who have gone there for their Belize Honeymoon would return.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-89724919677566354622008-06-07T11:04:00.001-07:002008-06-07T11:04:29.638-07:00Portugal - Silver Coast. A taste of life and hospitalityAll of this is now less than an hour drive from Lisbon International airport along the new A8 motorway, linking the vibrant capital of Portugal with historic Oporto in the North. As there is also a proposed new international airport to be located at OTA, this little known region is opening its doors to the outside world. For decades the Algarve has been the only realistic location for overseas buyers to enjoy the unique hospitality of the Portuguese, but prices there have put it out of reach for most. Now we are pleased to invite you to experience the heart of Portugal - a secret we can all share.<br /><br />A region for life<br /><br />Exploring the tranquil towns, villages and countryside of this beautiful region will confirm to you that here is a place that genuinely has the best of both worlds. Whilst offering a life of rural calm amidst the spectacular scenery, at the same time it is perfectly equipped with access to all the modern facilities of transport, healthcare, education and leisure that make life a pleasure for all generations. The Western Region enjoys entertainments and events throughout the year: concerts, art exhibitions, the Torres carnival - 'the most Portuguese event in Portugal', the Caldas da Rainha ceramics and fruit fairs, the Bombarral wine festival, Peniche's Festas da Nuestra Senhora da Boa Viagem, the Montejunto popular festival (Cadaval), Alenquer's Feira da Ascensao, festivals in Sobral, Monte Agraco and Arruda dos Vinhos, Feiras da Cebola e das Tasquinhas and hundreds more fairs, festivals and popular gatherings. The region has many hotels with superb facilities and innumerable restaurants, bars and lively venues which ensure that one's first visit to the Western region is never the last. For golf enthusiasts the Western Region is the new destination in Portugal. Golf Courses at Praia d'el Rey (18 holes)and Rio Maior (18 holes) are complemented by 9-hole courses at Consolação and Porto Novo - Bom Sucesso and Perola da Lagoa 18-hole courses are actually already under construction and the brand new project of the 18-hole course of Foz do Arelho, which will be the hugest should begin within the year 2007. The natural abundance of the area is enhanced by beautiful fine-sanded beaches, where the sands shimmer like silver, at Santa Cruz, Porto Novo, Areia Branca, S. Bernardino, Consolação, Peniche, Baleal, Foz do Arelho and Salir do Porto. Local crafts can be found in Peniche, which is notable for its lace, and in Caldas da Rainha, which is one of the most important centres for ceramics in Portugal. The new Peniche recreation centre is a base for water sports, with a haven of fishing and scuba-diving in Berlenga. Santa<br /><br />Cruz and Peniche (Supertubos beach and Lagide beach) are the places for surf lovers. The Obidos lake has sailing, rowing and windsurfing. Montejunto, Serrado Socorro and Santa Rita beach are the main locations for paragliding and hang-gliding. The Santa Cruz aerodrome, with its flying school, offers flights in light aircraft and gliders. There are equestrian centres in the Hotel Golf Mar, in Marquiteira (Lourinha), in Atouguia da Baleia - at the Quinta das Tripas and the Quintas de Bom Sucesso - Lourinha, S. Sebastido - Arruda dos Vinhos, Quinta da Ferraria and Cortisada - Rio Maior.<br /><br />A region for health<br /><br />Healthcare facilities are modern and efficient and offer a good range of public and private services for all your requirements. In addition the region offers several thermal baths: Vimeiro (digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system and skin), Cucos (metabolic and endocrine systems, rheumatics, muscular and skeletal systems) and Torres Vedras and Caldas da Rainha - the oldest in Europe (respiratory system, rheumatics, muscular and skeletal systems).<br /><br />A region for Gourmets<br /><br />Gastronomy in the region is rich and varied: there are many delicious pork dishes, oven baked kid, stewed rabbit with rice, celebrated fish stews, baked or boiled sea bream and rock bass from Peniche, eels and cockles from the Obidos lake and shellfish from the beds at Porto de Barcas (lagosta suada - 'sweating lobster' - is a delicacy which can only be found in the Western Region). The gastronomical influence of history is evident in trouxas de ovos, lampreias de ovos (sweet dishes made with eggs) and cavacas (light crisp cakes) from Caldas da Rainha, bean pies from Torres Vedras and paes de lo (sponge cakes) from Landal, Painho and Rio Maior. All are complemented by the taste and aroma of apples and pears.<br /><br />The Western region is also one of the largest wine growing areas in Portugal and indeed the world. The area boasts full-bodied, aromatic red wines with excellent alcoholic content: the wines of the south (castas Camarate, Periquita and Tinto Miudo) are lively when young, intense yet well balanced and with an exquisite bouquet when aged. The white wines of the north are deliciously fruity (castas Arinto, Fernao Pires, Vital). Out of this diversity, the wine-growing areas of Obidos and Alenquer, Arruda dos Vinhos and Torres Vedras were born in 1989. The region is also known for its light wines with lower alcohol content, and for the only DOC (controlled standard of origin) classified brandy in Portugal - Aguardente Vinica from Lourinha.<br /><br />PORTUGAL - COSTA DE PRATA - THE SILVER COAST<br /><br />Aveiro in the north is unique: it is criss-crossed by canals grandly embroidered with art nouveau houses and spanned by hump- backed bridges. Here in colourfully painted 'moliceiro' boats, seaweed is gathered in the vast saltwater lagoon. Further inland you can sample the curative waters of the elegant thermal spa towns of Luso and Curia, fashionable since early this century. And in the Bucaco forest nearby, stands the Palace Hotel, resplendent with turrets, arched galleries and an enormous marble staircase: a perfect hideaway for romantics.<br /><br />The lively University city of Coimbra is a mixture of ancient and modern. Its streets are filled with the chatter of black-caped students and the soulful tones of fado. The university library, one of the best in Europe, is a Baroque fantasy where the rooms each lead into the next creating a telescope-like effect. The old Cathedral is one of the most important examples of Romanesquc architecture in Portugal. In the Marchado de Castro Museum, you'll find religious art treasures and can actually explore the ruins of the Roman crypt over which the museum was built. An even more impressive sight is the nearby Roman city of Conimbriga. On the west coast, the town of Figueira da Foz has vast beaches and a famous casino.<br /><br />Further south is the charming town of Leiria with its crenulated walls towering high above an almost perpendicular rock. From May to October, the roads nearby are lined with pilgrims - many on foot - visiting the famed shrine of Fatima where three shepherd children claimed to have seen visions of the Virgin Mary.<br /><br />Thirty four kilometres east is Tomar where the bastion of the Knights Templar later became the Convento de Cristo. Tales of mystery and hidden treasures echo around it's cloisters and its crowning glory is the ornate Manueline window.<br /><br />Another magical place is the Castle of Almmourol, just south, which stands on a tiny island and is steeped in legends of giants and knights.<br /><br />Further opulent architecture can he discovered at Batalha in the Santa Maria da Vitoria Monastery, with its flying buttresses, gargoyles, pinnacles and the intricate stonework of its cloisters. Close to this is one of Portugal's most awe-inspiring monuments: the Monastery of Alcobaca, which has been given UNESCO world heritage status. The kitchen, with ovens big enough to roast six oxen at once, even has two streams converging through it into one. The monastery also contains the tombs of King Pedro and Ines de Castro whose passionate love story has inspired writers and poets all over the world. Many of the farming methods and agricultural science of the region introduced by the Cistercian monks are still in evidence today.<br /><br />The delightful town of Obidos, with white houses adorned with bougainvilleas and honeysuckle was captured from the Moors by the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, in 1148. D. Dinis later presented it to his wife, Queen Santa Isabel. From then until 1883, the town of Obidos and the surrounding land was always the property of the queens of Portugal.<br /><br />Encircled by a ring of medieval walls and crowned by the Moorish castle rebuilt by D. Dinis, which is now a pousada, Obidos is one of the most perfect examples of our medieval fortress. As in olden times, the town is entered through the southern gate of Santa Maria, embellished with eighteenth-century azulejo decoration.<br /><br />Inside the walls, which at sunset take on a golden colouring, one can sense a cheerful medieval ambience of winding streets, old whitewashed houses bordered with blue or yellow, Manueline embrasures and windows, reminding us that King D. Manuel I (sixteenth century) carried out major works here, and masses of colourful flowers and plants.<br /><br />Be sure to visit the Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria (Parish Church of Santa Maria), the pretty Capela de Sao Martinho (Chapel of S. Martinho) and, outside the town walls, the Igreja do Senhor da Pedra (Church of the Senhor da Pedra).<br /><br />Among the events that take place every year in Obidos, the most important are the Holy Week Festivities (recreating the steps on the Way of the Cross), the Ancient Music Festival in October and, for the more gluttonous, the International Chocolate festival in November, which includes an international competition in which the recipes are judged by an international jury of experts.<br /><br />Fatima - With its origins deep in history, it was during the Arabian occupation that this settlement developed and was named. According to legend, during the Christian Reconquest, the Templar knight Goncalo Hermingues, also known as Bringer-of-Moors, fell in love with Fatima, a Moor captured in the course of an ambush. Reciprocating the love, the young woman converted to Christianity and adopted the name Oureana.<br /><br />In the sixteenth century, the settlement became a parish in the collegiate church of Ourem within the Diocese of Leiria.<br /><br />Its subsequent development dates from the events known as the Apparitions of Fatima, in the early part of the twentieth century. It has become one of the key centres for the Cult of the Virgin Mary in Portugal and has been recognised world-wide by the Catholic Church.<br /><br />The first apparition took place in 1917, in Cova da Iria, at the site of the current Sanctuary. The most important celebrations are held on 13th May (including the Candlelit Procession on the night of the 12th and the Farewell Procession closing the event on the 13th) and 13th October. Furthermore, the 13th of every month between these two dates is also a day of devotion.<br /><br />For those interested in the historical context of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, visits can be made to the houses of the shepherd witnesses in the village of Aljustrel.<br /><br />In the gardens of Casa de Lucia, there is a monument commemorating the second apparition of the Angel of Peace and the end of the Via Sacra which begins in the Sanctuary.<br /><br />Along this route, there are 14 chapels donated by Hungarian Catholic refugees in the West. Of particular note is Valinhos, 400 metres from the village where monuments commemorate the fourth apparition in 1917 as well as the place chosen by the angel. Here, in 1916, the shepherds saw the Angel of Peace for the first and third times.<br /><br />On the coast is the fishing village of Nazare where you'll find fishermen in knee length plaid trousers, and women in full skirts and seven petticoats, mending nets. The walled town of Obidos should also not he missed, with its narrow streets of brightly white-washed houses and striking towers of the Castle that's now a splendid Pousada Take just a short trip south and you can explore the active fishing port of Peniche which has a dominating 16th century fort built for protection against marauding pirates. The Silvercoast is one of the most peaceful and romantic places of all.<br /><br />Buying Property in Silver Coast Portugal<br /><br />Buying property in Silver Coast Portugal is currently popular with Europeans, but as of yet, not so much with the British property buyers. This is because properties are relatively inexpensive and transport links to/from the UK are getting better and cheaper to the Silver Coast. Buying property in Silver Coast Portugal offers superb beach holiday facilities with a great summer climate, great culture, architecture and history. Also, the Silver Coast is tipped to see significant capital property value rises in the coming years.<br /><br />Portugal is an evergreen in the overseas property market. Build quality is high, property prices have grown a steady 10-15% per annum since the Millennium, and there's a broad choice of property across the price range and country - within the Silver Coast the price grow within the following years will possibly reach the 25 - 35 %.<br /><br />Buying property in Silver Coast Portugal offers good prospects for rental from both the local market and from holidaymakers, and with the potential of significant property price rises on the Silver Coast Portugal, this could be the ideal place to invest in a holiday home.<br /><br />Buying property in Portugal still has great appeal as it has a benign tax system which allows avoidance of the worst effects of capital gains and inheritance tax and can put you in a lower tax band.<br /><br />Why buy in the the Silver Coast<br /><br />Property experts have been advising clients to look beyond the Algarve, with its pockets of overgrowing, and invest instead in homes 45 minutes' drive from Lisbon on Portugal's Silver Coast. Maddison says, "The Algarve used to be the most popular area. However, it is now rather overrun with Brits and over commercialized. In other words it is too popular now, with many of those looking to purchase in Portugal now looking elsewhere."<br /><br />According to international property specialists the Silver Coast is now the up-and-coming area in Portugal. "Many Brits are selling up in the Algarve and moving up to the Oeste Region, which is located just north of Lisbon. This area is still very Portuguese, with farming the main source of income for the locals. It does not die in the winter because most of the locals are Portuguese. The cost of properties is so much cheaper than on the Algarve - so there is still room to make money in this area".<br /><br />But what of the place itself? The Silver Coast stretches from Porto down to Portugal's capital Lisbon and hugs the North Atlantic coastline; it is home to beautiful beaches, amazing cliffs, quaint fishing villages, lush rolling countryside and some of the most fascinating historic sites in Portugal. Here you can discover pretty villages and a real Portuguese way of life. The Silver Coast is a particularly good bet for those with holiday lets in mind, thanks to the new A8 motorway which has cut journey times from Lisbon to the Silver Coast considerably, opening the atmospheric towns of Caldas da Rainha and Turcifal, and pretty villages, such as Peniche, up to tourists and investors.<br /><br />There is a wide range of property available on the Silver Coast. You can find traditional farmhouses in need of renovation, but there has also been a fair amount of developments popping up and luxury villas with pools and apartments in complexes are easy to find.<br /><br />Access to the area is becoming even easier as more and more airlines now offer frequent flights to Lisbon.<br /><br />Hope to see you soon in the Silver Coast of Portugal - http://www.silver-coast-properties.netJablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-272470329103780182008-06-07T11:02:00.000-07:002008-06-07T11:03:02.626-07:00Create Successful Business WebsiteCongratulation, you finely decided to upgrade your business with a website. This is really important step which can take your business to a new level structurally and financially.<br /><br />1. Well built and properly advertised website can bring you hundreds of new customers who wouldn't have heard about your business otherwise.<br /><br />2. Most of people do not search for services on yellow pages no more but open Google , Yahoo, MSN, etc. Therefore your presence on the net is a very important strategy to earn new clients.<br /><br />3. Website is your face when it comes to clients who arrive to you via the net. If your website is well built, even if you are a small business owner, clients will be more willing to work with you.<br /><br />Now that we understand the importance of a good, reliable website for a business, let's go over some basic steps to make sure your website will be a success story:<br /><br />Determine your budget:<br /><br />Website building can cost you nothing or cost you thousands of dollars. I think that the best site is the one which benefit will excel its cost. Therefore every business owner must determine his appropriate budget .<br /><br />Some companies offer absolutely free websites. There are some advantages and some disadvantages in such a website. The first and the biggest advantage is the zero cost. If your website turns out useless , you don't lose any money. The main disadvantages of free websites are usually the limited storage space (which means you can't build a large website) and limited bandwidth (if many users enter your site at once, it might become slow or even unavailable).<br /><br />If you have a large sum of money to put on your web site, you may go to a custom Web Design firm. They will usually offer you two or three unique design sketches which they embed in their Content Management System and a directions about how to enter your content into it. The problem about this option is it's high cost.<br /><br />There is no second chance to create a first impression:<br /><br />Design is naturally one of the most important aspects in website success. Website design must represent your business as a prosperous, impressive and trustworthy therefore there is no place to disregard it.<br /><br />Quality content:<br /><br />In order to be found in search engines and attract serious visitors you must fill your website with high quality content. We suggest you enter information about yourself , your business and products. Professional articles and further information from your field of interest might add more value to the website and present you as an expert in your field.<br /><br />Keeping in touch:<br /><br />Once you have earned clients you better keep in touch with them. There are number of fast and cost effective ways to do so:<br /><br />1.By mail. Today spam mail is a felony, but once a customer signed up at your website and gave his agreement to receive your e-mails, you should keep in touch with him , informing him about new products, services and sales.<br /><br />2. By SMS. If your business is very dynamic you might use the SMS technology to keep in touch with your clients at real time.<br /><br />3. Keep in touch with your clients by blogs and forums where you can offer them technical supportJablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-87974210546934329452008-06-07T11:01:00.001-07:002008-06-07T11:01:53.716-07:00Bad Men You Should Avoid When DatingWomen always say, “I didn’t know he was like that” when their boyfriends perform acts that cause everyone around them shame. In some cases they really weren’t aware of the boyfriend’s mischievous deeds, but in other cases women knew well in advance they just hoped he would stop.<br /><br />Most women are not stupid, gullible, dumb, or any other name critics choose to call them for the selections in men they make. For some, they truly had no idea their boyfriend meant bad news for them. The ever-popular question of, “Why did she get herself involved with him anyway?” continues to loom over their heads and the reasons vary depending on whom you ask. Some women may have found out about their problem boyfriend and stayed because of love, status, money and/or power. Others may have stayed because they didn’t want to carry the guilt of leaving their children’s father over issues they feel could be resolved. Still many women feel they can change him. As long as women continue to believe that the power of sex, money, counseling, personal sacrifice or a host of other strategies to change a bad man will work, they will continue to subject themselves to mental and physical abuse. These strategies simply will never work for some men. There comes a time when women will have to get off their knees whether she is praying to God or pleading to her mate to change. She will have to stand up carrying her self-respect in hand and walk right through the door of “end the relationship now.”<br /><br />The following advice is written for women who haven’t yet made a commitment or a baby with a “bad boy.” She may be struggling with whether she is ready to settle down with him, distance herself from him or keep him as a friend. Although the best advice is not to offer to carry him or his burdens and just leave him alone, there will be those women who will still stay. If those women choose to stay, they have committed themselves to a hard life of many restless nights, aches and pains at times mentally and/or physically and they most likely will past negative behaviors to their future children and their children.<br /><br />The Liar – In the beginning of the relationship, you caught him in a few white lies. He had what seemed like convincing excuses; therefore you let him get away with them. Now the lying has increased and the excuses have become minimal if not at all. Actions you may want to consider are the following: Approach him not only with what you think, but what you know; in other words have proof. Stop taking his lying lightly. Let him know that this behavior you will not accept any longer. If he chooses to continue lying, then tell him you will have to end the relationship for good. Once you have made a decision that you are leaving, begin to make efforts to not be contacted by him (change your cell phone number, block his email address, put places you hang out frequently on hold, and avoid telling mutual friends about your personal whereabouts, thoughts and feelings. You must not leave and then go back to him, he will only get better about lying to you over time.<br /><br />The Player also known as The Pimp – This man is obsessed with being contacted or making contact with the opposite sex. He will use cell phone, email, your house phone or friends to make contact with whomever he meets. He will leave a trail of evidence whether it is the popular piece of paper that slips out of his pocket with a phone number without a name, restaurant receipts, hotel charges, cologne or jewelry gifts, read and sent email that sits in his account that he forgot to delete. He begins to create a pattern in his actions when you have become old and someone else becomes new. Look out for this repetitious pattern. He may develop his pattern after work on a daily basis working later and later nights at the office then when he comes home he is providing almost too much detail about what happened at work or not at all. Another pattern he may create may be choosing a hobby or interest that is very unusual to his personality and attending this faithfully, what you can do to find out if he is sincere is offer to pick him up from the pottery class on some nights. Watch his reaction. There may also be the weekend pattern of always “needing to get away, have some time to myself, or I’m so busy with errands.” All the while making little or no time for the two of you to go out and be seen together. When you suggest new places to visit, he finds an excuse to take you to the same area you both are familiar to keep from running into the other woman or women. He finds a way, anyway, to travel to places without you regularly using an excuse such as “I’m going to my mother’s house or hanging out with Rick, Joe or someone you never heard of Frank.” Be careful family and friends will cover for him. He will call you, at times when he knows you are out and about to see if you will be in the proximity where he will be entertaining the other woman or women. He is protective of his cell phone and his computer; if you tried to check either it maybe password protected. You may want to consider whether having to worry over your man’s whereabouts is worth all of this aggravation. In time, you will become insecure, angry for no apparent reason, and develop a since of distrust toward everyone you meet. This is baggage you don’t need.<br /><br />The Thief – He has been around when things go missing. At first you didn’t suspect him and thought items had just been misplaced or he blamed someone else for taking them. Yet, you have always had a funny feeling in your gut that he was the one who made off with your dad’s tools, took your favorite CD, helped himself to some cash sitting around, and other important items. It is time to come up with a plan, set him up. The kind of plan you come up with can’t be easily figured out by him and if you sincerely want your restless conscience to be at peace, then go to great lengths to figure out whether he is trustworthy. Time is money and the longer you stay with him, the more items will go missing.<br /><br />The Hustler – He is always thinking of a way to separate people from their money illegally. From identity theft to standing on the street corner selling drugs, he always has a knot of money and doesn’t mind living lavishly. Now you may think that what he has told you about his daytime job is paying the bills, but the truth of the matter that job didn’t pay for the designer clothing and expensive jewelry you wear; instead it was the second one you may or may not know about. This man is dangerous. He has enemies and one day some one will catch up with him, you or anyone who associates with either of you, and the sight won’t be pretty. You must ask yourself this question, is he worth putting your life and everyone else’s lives around you in danger?<br /><br />The Abuser/Controller – You can never do anything right. He is often critical, walks around with an attitude and every opportunity he has alone he wants you to stop living your world to be with him. In the beginning of the relationship, you justified his negative personality with excuse after excuse. Whether he is physically ill, illiterate, disabled or mentally disturbed and on medication, you have a right to explain how you feel about him to him. You may have done this already and got knocked to the ground whether verbally or physically. You may have told yourself that things will get better and he is making an effort to change. Well that is good if he is sincere about becoming a better man; however, he can make those strides without you living with him and subjecting yourself to his name calling, mood swings, choking, punching, and grabbing. There are no rewards in heaven given to women who allow themselves to be abused by men. There was only one Christ in the Holy Bible and you are not He. (Read more about the abuser in an article I wrote entitled, “How To Know Your Boyfriend Is Abusive” at this site.)<br /><br />The Mooch – You have invited him once again on an outing and he never has any money in his wallet. During inopportune times, he says he needs to stop at the ATM and you know there is none even close to where the two of you are located. When he offers to take you out, he usually picks a place that he doesn’t have to pay much (despite the fact that when it was on your tab he ordered steak and another time lobster!) He drives your car and doesn’t fill it up, when you mention it; he finally puts some gas in the tank -- a measly $5 or $10. Holidays come and go with very little if any acknowledgement from him. Yet, you bought him (and possibly his relatives) really nice gifts whether it was a holiday or not. He displays affection, says all the right things, and listens to your concerns only when he knows he needs something from you. If you choose to continue a relationship with this man you have options and they are as follows. You could stop being so generous and treat him how he treats you. For example, when you invite him out, treat him to the kind of places he takes you. Put a limit on how often he drives your car. Avoid helping him when he is in a bind since you know he won’t help you. Make yourself unavailable to run errands for him and anyone associated with him (that includes his children by a previous relationship, his mother, sister or brother.) If he begins to see you are no fool, he won’t continue to run over you and will grow to appreciate you. However, if he doesn’t you will be making it easy for him to walk away from you without you having to break up with him.<br /><br />The Drunk/ Drug Abuser – How many times have you seen him intoxicated or using drugs? Is he fun, angry, disgusting or depressed afterward? Are most of the relationship problems you have been facing associated with this type of behavior? If so, then you will have to consider whether or not you will help him get counseling from a distance, continue to live with him and endure the abuse, leave him alone altogether or create an intervention for him that includes a professional counselor, family and friends who have all been affected by his negative ways. If he consistently refuses help, then for your own sanity and safety, leave him alone.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5262394381578568895.post-13878819115938401872008-06-07T10:58:00.000-07:002008-06-07T11:01:11.233-07:00What Would a Fashion Model's Diet Plan beHave you ever wondered how the so-called super models manage to get in such good shape and stay trim, even after having a family?<br /><br />Fashion models depend on their slim figures for their livelihood, so it's imperative that they always look good. Don't worry, I'm not suggesting that you should embark on a diet of leaves and nuts. I'm not an advocate of the size zero, but I'm sure you'll find it interesting to know what sort of diet a fashion model would choose.<br /><br />The Fashion Models Diet Plan<br /><br />A favourite way for models to look good is to "Cleanse" or "Fast". This is not a complete starvation diet, as it will include the intake of soups and fruit juices over a 3 to7 day period. It is more of a detox routine and is gernerally only carried out once or twice a year.<br /><br />The benefits of this detox is to obviously rid the body of harmful toxins, such as preservatives and food additives together with inhaled smoke and fumes. It also gives the colon a chance to rid the digestive system of any fecal build up. The results can be dramatic as the liver and kidneys are able to repair and replace damaged cells instead of continuing to rid the body of toxins.<br /><br />A typical "Cleanse" diet might consist of a combination of fresh carrots, celery, beet, spinach, apple, coconut, broth and juices. Citrus and tomato juices are too acidic to drink while fasting so these should be avoided. It's important to drink plenty of water during the detox and avoid consuming any unnecessary medications or supplements.<br /><br />The advantages of a detox are weight loss, reduced body odour, shinier finger nails, stronger hair, reduced cellulite, a glowing complexion and more beautiful eyes.<br /><br />After the detox, the typical fashion model will then begin her normal eating habits, which to some people may appear to be a "real" diet. However, it will simply be a healthy balanced diet, which might typically consist of the following:<br /><br />---Breakfast (9am)<br />One boiled egg with a slice of wholewheat bread<br />A bowl of cereal with skimmed milk<br />Black coffee<br />Total 369 calories<br /><br />---Lunch (12.30pm)<br />Turkey salad with balsamic vinaigrette<br />Cup of tea with skimmed milk<br />Total 320 calories<br /><br />---Early Evening Snack (4.30pm)<br />Low fat Jell-O pudding<br />Total 100 calories<br /><br />---Dinner (8pm)<br />Lean Cuisine chicken a l'orange with rice<br />2 slices of low fat cheddar cheese with wholewheat crackers<br />Total 448 calories<br /><br />The total calorie intake for a typical day is 1237. The aim of the diet is to keep the daily calorie count below 1500.<br /><br />This is a typical example of a fashion model's diet, which will also involve some form of aerobic exercises 3 times a week.<br /><br />So, as you can see it's not at all what you might have originally thought. It's just a sensible eating plan and a sensible exercise routine. However, if even this diet seems a little too much to stomach, you could try a natural herbal diet remedy.<br /><br />Here are the top 5 tips that fashion models highly recommend for staying in trim.<br /><br />1. Decrease your alcohol consumption. Alcohol suppresses the body's ability to burn fat.<br /><br />2. Eat more Black Pepper, Ginger, Chile Peppers. Spicy food helps speed up the body's metabolism.<br /><br />3. Increase your muscle mass. Muscle burns fat, so adding 5lbs of muscle will help you burn another 250 calories a day.<br /><br />3. Increase your vitamin B and Calcium intake. The B-Vitamins give you more energy and increase your metabolism.<br /><br />4. Drink More Water. A healthy, well-hydrated body is important to flush out toxins and aid in metabolising fats<br /><br />5. Increase your intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Omega 3 fatty acids can help to balance blood sugar levels and control appetite.Jablayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16166539390859504676noreply@blogger.com