domenica 30 settembre 2012

Remodeling your Washroom Shower

Whenever people decide to undertake a remodeling project, the first things to be renovated are usually the bath and/or the shower. Most people decide to do so because remodeling the bath and shower will provide the most impact on their washroom’s aesthetics. While it may be tempting to simply get a new bathtub and tear down your shower to expand it, you actually need to take it easy and plan everything out ahead.

The first thing you’ll need to do is to take down the exact dimensions of your shower. You should try and keep your new design within the existing pipe structure so as to avoid any type of expensive plumbing work. If you’re looking to expand your showering space, then you should try and do so within the immediate space available in the washroom itself. If however you’re simply looking to spruce it up a little, then your work will be limited to mostly repainting and a new showerhead.

There are many showerheads that you can acquire for your bathroom; some of the more expensive models even offer multi-jet options and are available in practically any home improvement store, large and small alike. You might also want to invest in a new shower curtain or even some type of sliding doors.

One of the most important features when remodeling your shower is the tiling. There’s a vast selection of those out there, going from the cheap and sturdy white tiles to the extravagant and ornate ones, which of course come at a much more expensive rate. You should also invest in an acrylic wall which will help cover up the materials from any harm they could withstand in the shower.

Before you delve into your project, you should always consult a construction professional and make sure that the plan you came up with is realistic and worth the investment.

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lunedì 24 settembre 2012

The Judgment Of The Birds

œ-¦and for the person being purified there shall be taken two live, clean birds-¦and the one bird shall be slaughtered-¦as for the live bird-¦set free upon the open field.- (Leviticus 14:4-7) Every time I study this portion, which describes the purification process of the Metzorah, who has been shut away from the world, I recall the following story and essay by one of my all-time favorite writers:

I had sat down to rest with my back against a stump. Through accident I was concealed from the glade, although I could see into it perfectly. The sun was warm there, and the murmurs of forest life blurred softly away into my sleep. When I awoke, dimly aware of some cornmotion and outcry in the clearing, the light was slanting down through the pines in such a way that the glade was like some vast cathedral. I could see the dust motes of wood pollen in the long shaft of light, and there on the extended branch sat an enormous raven with a red and squirming nestling in his beak. The sound that awoke me was the outraged cries of the nestlings parents, who flew helplessly in circles about the clearing. The sleek black monster was indifferent to them. He gulped, whetted his beak on the dead branch a moment and sat still. Up to that point the little tragedy had followed the usual pattern. But suddenly, out of all that area of woodland, a soft sound of complaint began to rise. Into the glade fluttered small birds of half a dozen varieties drawn by the anguished outcries of the tiny parents.?? No one dared to attack the raven. But they cried there in some instinctive common misery, the bereaved and the unbereaved. The glade filled with their soft rustling and their cries. They fluttered as though to point their wings at the murderer. There was a dim intangible ethic he had violated, that they knew. He was a bird of death. ??And he, the murderer, the black bird at the heart of life, sat on there, glistening in the common light, formidable, unmoving, unperturbed, untouchable.?? The sighing died. It was then I saw the judgment. It was the judgment of life against death. I will never see it again so forcefully presented. I will never hear it again in notes so tragically prolonged. For in the midst of protest, they forgot the violence. There, in that clearing, the crystal note of a song sparrow lifted hesitantly in the hush. And finally, after painful fluttering, another took the song, and then another, the song passing from one bird to another, doubtfully at first, as though some evil thing were being slowly forgotten. Till suddenly they took heart and sang, from many throats joyously together as birds are known to sing. They sang because life is sweet and sunlight beautiful. They sang under the brooding shadow of the raven. In simple truth they had forgotten the raven, for they were the singers of life, and not of death. Loren Eiseley – The Immense Journey Eiseley’s story is the judgment of life over death. The two birds, one that is slaughtered, and one that is set free at the conclusion of the process, are also the judgment of the birds, the judgment of life over death. They celebrate the healing and purification of the Metzorah. They celebrate his Teshuva, which allows him to be reintroduced into the community. The second bird, the one that goes free over the open field, is a symbol of the restored physical and spiritual life of the Metzorah. No matter what one may feel about the State of Israel, it too is the song of life that overcomes the murderous Germans. It is a statement of life, beauty and rejoicing after 2,000 years of Crusades, expulsions, pogroms and ghettos. We, like the Metzorah, were the outcasts of society. The world was silent. Then we began to sing again, a song of life that will continue to echo in our hearts and souls until the final redemption. Learn & discover the Divine prophecies with Rabbi Simcha Weinberg from the holy Torah, Jewish Law, Mysticism, Kabbalah and Jewish Prophecies. The Foundation Stone is the ultimate resource for Jews, Judaism, Jewish Education, Jewish Spirituality & the holy Torah.

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sabato 22 settembre 2012

The features and benefits of E-book Marketing

Writing and publishing your book in eBook form does not mean that you cannot also have it published as a traditional book. In fact, more and more publishers are searching for books to publish by searching for eBooks on the topics they are interested in. Writing and publishing your book in eBook form does not mean that you cannot also have it published as a traditional book. In fact, more and more publishers are searching for books to publish by searching for eBooks on the topics they are interested in. If you intend on publishing your eBook when it is finished, here are some ways to make it more attractive to publishers and profitable for you when you sell it online.

1 – Choose a theme for your eBook. This may be a story, quote, or verse at the beginning of each chapter, a photograph or picture with a story or anecdote, or another creative way to let your readers know who you are through your writing. for more detials:-www.ebook-secrets-revealed.com. Think about what type of theme may work for your topic and experiment with different ideas.

2 – Use an outline as you are writing to keep your ideas organized in a logical order and sequence throughout your eBook. Divide your information into chapters that flow from beginning to end, so that your readers will be able to find the chapter that addresses their problem or situation quickly and easily.

3 – Begin to market your eBook while you are still doing the writing. This can be done by creating a blog, writing articles, commenting in forums, and sending press releases. This way you will have an audience of hungry buyers by the time you are ready to make sales.

4 – Find an editor or proofreader to read your eBook before you sell it to anyone. Even though you will have checked for typos and other mistakes, it never hurts to have more sets of eyes on your writing. Others who are trained in this area will be able to spot mistakes and changes that need to be made before your eBook goes to market.

5 – Build a list of prospects who are interested in your topic. This will also help you when a publisher comes to pursue your writing as a traditional book. for visit detials:-www.profit-pulling-ebooks.com.When they see that you already have interested readers you will gain credibility and are more likely to be able to negotiate a publishing deal.

6 – Write a strong sales letter that discusses . Be sure to include testimonials and detailed information that further reinforce the quality of what you have written.

7 – Give away a free chapter or an excerpt from your eBook to get people to sign up for your list. This will also get people talking about what you have written. Send a press release to get even more leverage from the entire process.

Putting these ideas into action will give you an edge when you seek out a publishing deal to turn your eBook into a self-published or traditional book.
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venerdì 21 settembre 2012

What to Expect on a Cruise for the First Time Vacationer

As it is often the case, when one has experienced a cruise vacation, it then becomes a way of life and the preferred way to vacation. I think it speaks volumes that so many people have taken more than one cruise. If you ask a first time cruise vacationer if he’d do it again, the answer is always an affirmative!

So why are cruises such a big hit?

I think of cruises as floating hotels that move from place to place leaving you with not a care in the world. All your needs are met in terms of accommodation, food and entertainment.

Unlike unsavory airplane food, the cruise ship variety is excellent. On a cruise ship, you will never go hungry as they offer you a myriad of options. In traditional dining, you go to the dining room at a specified time and experience a more formal setting. In anytime dining, as the name indicates, you can enjoy your food anytime with a variety of foods buffet style. There are also can’t miss favorites such as pizza and hamburgers around the clock. Let’s also not forget that there is room service as well. All this is included in the price of your cruise stay. However, if you want to try something extra special, there are the more upscale restaurants with extra charge. Now you know why some of your friends gain a few extra pounds after a cruise!

When you’re on a cruise, chances are you’ll never be bored. There are traditional hotel facilities such as the gym, pool and spa. In addition, the entertainment cruise directors really try hard to accommodate the interests of all passengers. By day, there are organized activities that range from crafts, sports, computer courses, and dance lessons. There are also activities geared towards children if you’re traveling with kids as well. The key to not missing out on all the ship has to offer is to read the daily newsletter which lists the planned activities for the day.

For the evening activities, there are comedy, magic, singing and dancing productions held in the theater. After the shows, if the night is still young for the late owls, they can dance the night away at the disco or perhaps try their luck in the casino.

As you can see, there are lots of things to do on board the ship. Participation is not only fun, but let’s you mingle with the other passengers as well. But all of this does not negate the fact that you are traveling the world and there are things to see! You can either book an excursion with the cruise ship or explore on your own. It’s a great way for passengers to pick and choose their excursion based on their budget, activity level, and interests.

In all, that is what you can expect as a first time cruise vacationer. You can see why a cruise vacation is the preferred method of travel by many and it is an activity that enjoys repeat customers. The people, food, entertainment is great while you travel and see the world. It sounds like the ideal vacation to me.

giovedì 20 settembre 2012

What Fatherhood Has to Offer

In this article I write about my joy of becoming a parent and about how my life has changed since the birth of my son. It came as quite a shock to me a few years ago when my girlfriend told me that she was pregnant. We had in truth been trying for a baby, but I never thought it would happen. I am not really sure why this was, I am stupid I know. I have to admit that I was quite scared at first but now feel very lucky and he has truly changed my life in a positive way. Around a week before my son was born, I decided to go out for a few beers with a couple of friends. It was like one last night out of freedom before being thrust into parenthood. During this particular night I remember thinking something like, I will miss this. For some reason I actually thought that becoming a father would end any social life that I had and would be the start of a life of choirs.

The feeling of emotion and happiness when I first set eyes on and held my son is very hard to describe . He was so small and light. I was handed some milk to feed him and he soon started to knock it back, a bit like me with the beer I thought to myself. My girlfriend left the room to have a bath and I was left in the room on my own, holding the baby as they say. I could not stop staring at him, he was so perfect. Scared, what an idiot I thought, you are the luckiest man alive. My whole attitude to life has now changed, in the past socialising with my friends was a massive part of my life. Even though I still do go out with them, I have to say it is probably only around half as much as I used to. You might think I am sad but when I am out I do miss all of my family including my son. Every morning he is the first one to wake up and walks into our room and says, morning! I wake up and there in front of me is my son with a beaming smile on his face. Can you get me some breakfast dad please? He loves his food! This is the best type of alarm I have ever had. I have always been the type of person who is often anxious and stressed. This can even turn into a period of sustained depression. Nowadays whenever I feel any of these symptoms I spend as much time as possible with my son as he soon puts a smile back onto my face. I feel very sorry for people who are unable to have children and find it very hard to understand people who choose not to have any. I am as you can no doubt tell, a very proud parent and would do anything for my son. Even when he is naughty I find it hard to be angry at him for more than about two minutes. I have recently spent a weekend at a friends stag party. I have to say it was a lot of fun and I had a great time but despite all of this I could not wait to get back home. I now have something to really live for and the future is really exciting for possibly the first time in my life. There are many things that I am looking forward to including: Taking my son for his first beer Taking my son to watch the football Taking my son to play snooker Seeing my son with his first girlfriend Becoming a grandad These of course are just a small number of many things which really excite me in the future. For any people out there who are unsure about whether they wany to become a parent, I can honestly say that from a personal experience it has been amazing. To learn about palm trees, palm tree types, removing palm trees, peony flowers, peony roses , rose care and other information, visit the Gardening Central website.

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What is a Farm Loan, Information about Farm Financing

Farm lenders offer the farming community farm loans and ranch loans that meet the demands of any American farmer or rancher. These loans can be structured immediately and are built on more favorable terms than your local bank can likely provide. Whether you are looking to refinance, purchase, or further develop your existing farm, ranch, or agribusiness there is an agricultural finance product that will meet your needs. These products are very flexible, offering fixed interest rates, customized payment dates, and almost any use of funds you can imagine. The loans are not only easy to structure but easy to refinance in the future if need be. To use these services, all you need do is contact a farm lender, or farm financing broker. Farm finance can be used to fund equipment purchases, pay employees or buy materials necessary to developing crops. In fact the capital acquired from these loans can be used to pay for anything related to farm. Agricultural financing is necessary to keep farmers operating at their peak levels of production which helps keep the cost of grain low for global consumers. For this reason and others, agricultural loans may very well one of the most important forms of financing there is. For more information on the rates, terms and availability of farm finance products, contact your trusted commercial finance broker today. If you do not have a commercial finance broker it would be a good idea to find a service that can procure farm financing on your behalf should you ever need it. These financial firms can also help you obtain commercial mortgages, bridge loans and numerous other necessary financing products. You can find these firms by simply googling “commercial financing service” or you can simply use our service which is outlined in the author signature below.