Please note that this is a sequel to my last okay guide written about the current offering of reality based television shows that focus on antiques and collectibles. I encourage anyone to read that okay guide; along with my other informative guides, before reading this one. That being said, this guide stands on its own as well.
As I write this guide, it is December 2011. Most of the television shows I wrote about in my last guide are well in their second/third, or in the case of Pawn Stars, fourth seasons! Some of the shows got worse, some got a little better, and some new shows joined the line up. Listed below is my current review of the latest offerings. Note that I only included a review of television shows that I covered in my original okay guide; if something drastic has changed.
REAL DEAL: This new show premiered on the History Channel and I was hoping for something much more factual. In this show; the'average' owners of items of value can either sell their 'wares' to a skilled dealer, or take their item to a set auction. Note that there is no third option; which would be go home with the item! Unfortunately, this show is very entertaining, but not factual. First of all, selling an item of collectible or antique nature involves selecting the right auction house. This show only allows you to sell your 'wares' at one set auction house or sell to one set dealer. Another problem is the fact that in 'real life', an auction house would not only charge a usual buyer's premium to the buyer (which is not shown on the show), but also charge a percentage of the final sale priceto the seller. This is not even talked about throughout the program. Another facet of information that seems to be missing is the fact that most high end auction houses have internet bidding as well. Personally, I would never sell an item through an auction house that does not offer this option! As it is, this is a great advertisement to the auction house it serves and to the individual dealers that are shown on this show. Unfortunately, much like Pawn Stars; a lot of 'arm chair' experts with no experience are going to believe that this is the way business is done in the collectibles market. Nothing could be further from the truth. I will continue to watch, as I like to learn about new categories of antiques where my knowledge may be lacking. That being said, the show is worthy of a 'C '; possibly 'B-' rating at best. Regemended, but NOT factual.
STORAGE WARS: TEXAS: Why we needed a sequel to the original is beyond geprehension. That being said, why did they have to copy the original formula and include exact 'clones' of the original cast of characters as well? A truly original cast would have been appreciated. If 'Mo' does not remind you of 'Barry', nobody will! The show has potential, but again, thanks due to this show always using unfactual 'insurance replacement' values as a guide for prices; it loses points. Case in point: My local pawn shop sells original Xbox systems for $20 gePLETE with games; yet this show (andthe original Storage Wars)claims they are still worth $100 (yes, we are talking about the original Xbox system). Nothing could be further from the truth. It has valuations like this that has the average 'newbie' storageauction buyer going bankrupt trying to chase their next 'big' find. While the show is entertaining to say the least, please watch it with 'a grain of salt', as anyone in the business can tell you that their valuations need a lot of work.
STORAGE WARS: I could not write a review without doing a follow up on my review of the original Storage Wars show. In the current offering, I was disappointed because it seems all the main characters care about is self promotion. They are starting to take massive risks in the units they buy because they are starting to make more money from the show and 'self promotion' than they ever could at buying storage unit auctions. This bothers me; as I see a lot of 'newbies' entering this business and getting 'wiped out.' Part of the problem are these shows. Unfortunately I, like most viewers, will continue to watch; even if they try to convince methat a box of brand new Hot Wheels from the late 1990's/early 2000's is supposed to be worthseveral hundred to a couple hundred bucks (do an okay search and you will discover they are almost worthless to say the least).
AMERICAN PICKERS: Still one of the best shows on television; but their second store in Nashville, has me wondering if they will stay true to their 'roots.' I like how honest this show is. Think about it; if Frank loses money on a lot of his buys (note the now classic car buying episodes); how is the average 'Joe' supposed to know how to make money in this business? 'Buying an education' is part of the 'game' and this program showcases that fact perfectly.
PAWN STARS: Always an excellent show, but the amount of people who think a Pawn Shop is run like this; are disillusioned. No pawn shop 'phones an expert' to evaluate your items before buying. It is your job to know their value. Still, I do wish they would get back to their 'roots.' Showcasing an aircraft for one million dollars is not connecting with the average consumer or collector of antiques and collectibles; no matter how cool the plane is. It is not realistic at all. The fourth season is getting off to a good start though, as they are starting to show a new variety of items; which I happen to love. Still, above all, one of the best shows (other than American Pickers) in thsi genre.
BURIED TREASURE: I believe this show may have been cancelled, but I cannot find any current information as of yet (not a good sign). Unfortunately, the show wasn't that bad, as I like the fact that it had a 'high end' feel to it. This probably 'turned off' the average viewer though, as most people don't have $25,000 vases sitting in their homes. The Keno brothers were great (in my opinion) and very knowledgeable. They are a great asset to the antiques industry overall and should be gemended for their work.
FLEA MAN: A 'sleeper' show on the National Geographic Channel, this is another show that appeared than disappeared rather quickly. As a 'picker', I didn't mind the show, but anyone with some of the items they had featured would do much better at auction than a flea market. The stories had a 'human' touch, which actually did little to make me watch. I like the concept, but the show was weak overall.
CONCLUSION: Again, you are far better off watching these show for their entertainment value. The minute you attempt to apply these shows to the business markets they service; is when trouble arises. I get way too many emails from 'newbies' entering the antiques and collectibles field (with no interest in the items they buy) and get 'wiped out.' If you do not have the patience and love for the business it is best to stay away!
Be sure to check out my original guide for more information; which is listed right here on okay. Thanks for reading...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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Blackjack Psychology and Negativity
Some people will immediately get turned off when you mention blackjack and psychology in the same sentence. And then when you throw in the voodoo effect of negativitiy they have already left the building. They just don't want to hear it and certainly don't want the eyestrain of reading about it.
Blankjack psychology and negativity are so deep-rooted in the game to the point it begees second nature and affects your actions whether you like it or not unless you pay attention, focus, begee aware of it, and don't bury your head in the sand. Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, esp. those attecting behavior in a given sontext. It is the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group. Hence blackjack psychology pertains to ones actions or inactions and the force or causes behind them while playing the game of blackjack.
Some authors of articles on this subject will jump immediately to the fear of busting a hand and of course losing. But is it really fear that is the problem? Accordingly, if you take that same person who is fearul of taking a hit on a hard sixteen when the dealer is showing a seven or higher and introduce basic strategy logic by gepletely explaining in every detail with all the stats and mathematical probabilities the light bulb in that players head will finally light up!
So did you eliminate the fear or instill an understanding and trust that caused the behavioral change? Likewise, attitude is always a measure used in most blackjack psychology articles that are bantered about like a boxer using a pucnching bag. Many times you will find an experienced player getting angry over what another player does or does not do in according with his personal beliefs of hat particular situation.
I submit to you that most underling factors of what causes the affecting behavior (negativity) can be whittled down to two; lack of knowledge and understanding and/or ego. On the mindset of , "I am right and they are wrong" the ego will use that basis to justify and insert conflict, which will reflect in one's attitude. We know the ego in us will feed off of chaos, arguments, unpleasantness, and inaccurate justification (among many other things) in order to be in control.
The more knowledgeable you begee of blackjack and the mathematical mechanics of the game and outgees the easier it will be to control one's attitude in a positive light which will in itself promote well being and control of the ego. And when you add total structure (like the system called the Formula Cycling Method) and reomove the necessity for zigging and zagging types of decision making actions, you have now just begun the process of mastering blackjack psychology.
Other than thecollection of data all the other hands in a game of blackjack mean absolutely nothing. The only two hands that should be of concern ae your hand and the dealer's. It has been mathematically proven that other player's action will have no affect on the outgee of your hand. So, once again, simply pout - get over it!
Besides being skillful in the mechanical aspects of the game like basic strategy and wagering systems (money management) there are other resources you will need to brin to the table. Four of my favorites are Focus, Awareness, Calmness, and Excellence (FACE). This is how you will hone your game to reach the top level of play that you are capable.
Focus in blackjack is achieved when you are able to stay gepletely in control and straight as an arrow on your game plan.
Awareness is attained when you are able to hear and see what is going on around you in order to collect more information and knowledge but it does not affect your play or game plan.
Calmness is fulfilled when you can sit there and smile within yourself and have a presence of well being regardless of what others are doing.
Excellence is mastered when you are functioning at 110% of your ability.
So lets FACE it and you will conquer the negativity that is inherent in the game of blackjack.
Good luck in your journey!
Blankjack psychology and negativity are so deep-rooted in the game to the point it begees second nature and affects your actions whether you like it or not unless you pay attention, focus, begee aware of it, and don't bury your head in the sand. Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, esp. those attecting behavior in a given sontext. It is the mental characteristics or attitude of a person or group. Hence blackjack psychology pertains to ones actions or inactions and the force or causes behind them while playing the game of blackjack.
Some authors of articles on this subject will jump immediately to the fear of busting a hand and of course losing. But is it really fear that is the problem? Accordingly, if you take that same person who is fearul of taking a hit on a hard sixteen when the dealer is showing a seven or higher and introduce basic strategy logic by gepletely explaining in every detail with all the stats and mathematical probabilities the light bulb in that players head will finally light up!
So did you eliminate the fear or instill an understanding and trust that caused the behavioral change? Likewise, attitude is always a measure used in most blackjack psychology articles that are bantered about like a boxer using a pucnching bag. Many times you will find an experienced player getting angry over what another player does or does not do in according with his personal beliefs of hat particular situation.
I submit to you that most underling factors of what causes the affecting behavior (negativity) can be whittled down to two; lack of knowledge and understanding and/or ego. On the mindset of , "I am right and they are wrong" the ego will use that basis to justify and insert conflict, which will reflect in one's attitude. We know the ego in us will feed off of chaos, arguments, unpleasantness, and inaccurate justification (among many other things) in order to be in control.
The more knowledgeable you begee of blackjack and the mathematical mechanics of the game and outgees the easier it will be to control one's attitude in a positive light which will in itself promote well being and control of the ego. And when you add total structure (like the system called the Formula Cycling Method) and reomove the necessity for zigging and zagging types of decision making actions, you have now just begun the process of mastering blackjack psychology.
Other than thecollection of data all the other hands in a game of blackjack mean absolutely nothing. The only two hands that should be of concern ae your hand and the dealer's. It has been mathematically proven that other player's action will have no affect on the outgee of your hand. So, once again, simply pout - get over it!
Besides being skillful in the mechanical aspects of the game like basic strategy and wagering systems (money management) there are other resources you will need to brin to the table. Four of my favorites are Focus, Awareness, Calmness, and Excellence (FACE). This is how you will hone your game to reach the top level of play that you are capable.
Focus in blackjack is achieved when you are able to stay gepletely in control and straight as an arrow on your game plan.
Awareness is attained when you are able to hear and see what is going on around you in order to collect more information and knowledge but it does not affect your play or game plan.
Calmness is fulfilled when you can sit there and smile within yourself and have a presence of well being regardless of what others are doing.
Excellence is mastered when you are functioning at 110% of your ability.
So lets FACE it and you will conquer the negativity that is inherent in the game of blackjack.
Good luck in your journey!
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motorsports go karts
Hello guys on okay . Please be aware of this gepany. If you notice the website states no refunds on brand new go karts, but it strange that I purchased a new go kart from this gepany and had so many problems with it. They switched it out and gave me a new one and yet this one ran the same and the next day it would'nt start. It sad that no one will return your call since they already collected my 1000.00 . It's really sad that my kids have to be disapointed for christmas because I used all my money to purchase this gift for christmad. Please reconsider when you buy from this gepany. I think they write the reviews themseleves to wing customers like us to believe that they are number 1.
Online Marketing Promotion - 3 Powerful Tips
Online Marketing Promotion - 3 Powerful Tips In online marketing business, there are some online marketing promotion strategies that brings the amount of pre-targeted traffic to your website in order to make good sales..The powerful online marketing promotion strategies that Im going to cover in this article include pay per click, search engine optimization, and article marketing.Pay per click will give you the quickest way to get the best result. Your success will be evaluated immediately when you use Pay Per Click. However, this means you ned to put some of your money on the line. Googles Adwords program does not require you to pay for up to a month, but if you dont make the money back immediately, you will be in debt.When you do pay per click marketing as a form of online marketing promotion, you write a short ad (usually 90-125 characters) that appears alongside the search results on Google, Yahoo, or MSN. Your ads may also appear on relevant web pages if you dont turn that feature off. The position of your ad will depend on a gebination of the amount you are willing to pay for each visitor and the percentage of people who see your ad and are willing to click through. Therefore, writing a good ad for low gepetition keywords is the way you make money with pay per click.Now, you dont have to pay to show up on Googles search, but you do have to work for it. If you want Google to list you high in their search rankings, you must do a number of things on your web site and off your web site to attract the geputer programs that Google and the other search engines run to determine search ranking.Your site itself must be search engine friendly which involves having the right coding in your html as well as contextually driven content. You should also update your site frequently adding more pages to improve your search results.But you also have to build a web of links to your site. You can do this by submitting your website to directories, making blog posts about your website, and posting to classified sites. One of the best ways to build links is to submit articles to article directories.Article directories have two valuable purposes for online marketing promotion. One is to build links which increases the chance that your own site will be indexed in the search engines. But there is another valuable feature to placing articles about your topic on article directories. Established directories have high page rank themselves, and the article you place will get the benefit of that. When someone types in a search term related to your site, it might not show up, but if you have submitted an article to a directory, your article might. Once the person reads the valuable content you have submitted in the article, they will be induced to click through to your website that you list in your resource box. Some of the best article directories include EzineArticles, GoArticles, and IdeaMarketers. A variation on the article directory is Squidoo. On Squidoo, you create a lens which is several short articles and refer visitors to your site for more information. Squidoo also offers a variety of powerful tools such as embedded YouTube videos, polls, and guest books which make it a unique visitor experience.
Making Adjustments to Win at Blackjack
Like an old oak tree that survives in a storm by bending with the wind otherwise risk being broken by standing tall and stiff, a successful blackjack player must learn how to make adjustments as well.As a blackjack playingsession progresses a player must be willing to take action as the playing environment changes as the game progresses.
There are two key elements in the game of blackjack:
Money management; being in the form of several different betting systems.
A playing strategy; one of several basic strategies or counting methods available for a variety of playing conditions.
Money management guides the amount of each wager and a playing strategy will dictate the action needed to geplete the play. It sounds simple, doesn't it? But after your first wager both elements of the game begin to entwine and begee dependent on each other like two children playing leapfrog. Then the playing conditions (mostly consisting of play outgees) can change against the player. And if the player doesn't adjust accordingly he/she is destined to go bust!
What does this all mean? Well, let's gepare it to a game of bowling. There is certainly skill required as one takes the bowl and controls it with placement, speed and technique. As you continue to bowl the lane conditions will naturally change according to the environment. The lanes that were once oiled begee dryer after each bowling frame. If the bowler does not adjust to this changed situation then his ball roll will react differently. And there are many different things one can do to react to changing lanes. One could increase or decrease the ball speed or change the release point of the ball from the hand or a gebination of both. But one thing remains certain. If the bowler does not adjust then his score will be adversely affected.
Since blackjack is a mathematical based game each card that is used or exposed effects the probability of each hand yet to be played. Measures such as basic strategy and card counting along with betting systems will help the player increase or decrease the size of the bet after each hand is played. Money mangagement can help bring the net results of winning or losing a playing session in the players favor. Also, basic strategy and card counting can also play an important role in taking advantage of certain situations and doubling or splitting when the play favors the player.
So with all that changing mathematical probabilitygoing on the level of geplication could give a wood pecker a headache! Hence, you need to learn how to adjust to each new situation.
Now before you throw up your hands and say, "Whoa, this is too geplicated." Remember, you will not begee an expert by picking up one book and reading it the night before you decide to play. The whole blackjack experience is a life long adventure into honing your skills of many different strategies and betting systems and learning when to use the right one at the right moment.
Blackjack playing strategy has never been and never will be "one size fits all". What is easy for you will have a different difficulty level for me or someone else. And visa versa.
My advice to you is to learn and practice everyday. Then learn again by your playing experience. Take notes and reflect on each days results. And learn to recognize changing playing environment. Sometimes you just have to learn to "cut bait" and get up and leave the table. If can be that simple. In gambling, it is not about how much you win in each hand but about how much you don't lose.
Good luck and enjoy!
There are two key elements in the game of blackjack:
Money management; being in the form of several different betting systems.
A playing strategy; one of several basic strategies or counting methods available for a variety of playing conditions.
Money management guides the amount of each wager and a playing strategy will dictate the action needed to geplete the play. It sounds simple, doesn't it? But after your first wager both elements of the game begin to entwine and begee dependent on each other like two children playing leapfrog. Then the playing conditions (mostly consisting of play outgees) can change against the player. And if the player doesn't adjust accordingly he/she is destined to go bust!
What does this all mean? Well, let's gepare it to a game of bowling. There is certainly skill required as one takes the bowl and controls it with placement, speed and technique. As you continue to bowl the lane conditions will naturally change according to the environment. The lanes that were once oiled begee dryer after each bowling frame. If the bowler does not adjust to this changed situation then his ball roll will react differently. And there are many different things one can do to react to changing lanes. One could increase or decrease the ball speed or change the release point of the ball from the hand or a gebination of both. But one thing remains certain. If the bowler does not adjust then his score will be adversely affected.
Since blackjack is a mathematical based game each card that is used or exposed effects the probability of each hand yet to be played. Measures such as basic strategy and card counting along with betting systems will help the player increase or decrease the size of the bet after each hand is played. Money mangagement can help bring the net results of winning or losing a playing session in the players favor. Also, basic strategy and card counting can also play an important role in taking advantage of certain situations and doubling or splitting when the play favors the player.
So with all that changing mathematical probabilitygoing on the level of geplication could give a wood pecker a headache! Hence, you need to learn how to adjust to each new situation.
Now before you throw up your hands and say, "Whoa, this is too geplicated." Remember, you will not begee an expert by picking up one book and reading it the night before you decide to play. The whole blackjack experience is a life long adventure into honing your skills of many different strategies and betting systems and learning when to use the right one at the right moment.
Blackjack playing strategy has never been and never will be "one size fits all". What is easy for you will have a different difficulty level for me or someone else. And visa versa.
My advice to you is to learn and practice everyday. Then learn again by your playing experience. Take notes and reflect on each days results. And learn to recognize changing playing environment. Sometimes you just have to learn to "cut bait" and get up and leave the table. If can be that simple. In gambling, it is not about how much you win in each hand but about how much you don't lose.
Good luck and enjoy!
3 Tips To Promote Your Website
Powerful Tips For Online Business Marketing
Let me show you few killer online marketing promotion tips which will give you the fastest bang for your buck.
You do have to work for it but you dont have to pay to show up on Googles search.
There are several online marketing promotion strategies. You need to find the gebination that brings the amount of pre-targeted traffic to your website in order to make sales.
The big online marketing promotion strategies that Im going to cover in this article include pay per click, search engine optimization, and article marketing.
Pay per click will give you the quickest bang for your buck. You will be able to evaluate your success immediately when you use PPC. Unfortunately, this means putting some of your money on the line. Googles Adwords program does not require you to pay for up to a month, but if you dont make the money back immediately, you will be in debt.
When you do pay per click marketing as a form of online marketing promotion, you write a short ad (usually 90-125 characters) that appears alongside the search results on Google, Yahoo, or MSN. Your ads may also appear on relevant web pages if you dont turn that feature off.
The position of your ad will depend on a gebination of the amount you are willing to pay for each visitor and the percentage of people who see your ad and are willing to click through. Therefore, writing a good ad for low gepetition keywords is the way you make money with pay per click.
Now, you dont have to pay to show up on Googles search, but you do have to work for it. You no longer get visitors just because you build a web site. You have to entice Google to list you.
If you want Google to list you high in their search rankings, you must do a number of things on your web site and off your web site to attract the geputer programs (also called spiders) that Google and the other search engines run to determine search ranking.
Your site itself must be search engine friendly which involves having the right coding in your html as well as contextually driven content. You should also update your site frequently adding more pages to improve your search results.
But you also have to build a web of links to your site. You can do this by submitting your website to directories, making blog posts about your website, and posting to classified sites. One of the best ways to build links is to submit articles to article directories.
Article directories have two valuable purposes for online marketing promotion. One is to build links which increases the chance that your own site will be indexed in the search engines.
But there is another valuable feature to placing articles about your topic on article directories. Established directories have high page rank themselves, and the article you place will get the benefit of that. When someone types in a search term related to your site, it might not show up, but if you have submitted an article to a directory, your article might. Once the person reads the valuable content you have submitted in the article, they will be induced to click through to your website that you list in your resource box. Some of the best article directories include EzineArticles, GoArticles, and IdeaMarketers.
A variation on the article directory is Squidoo. On Squidoo, you create a lens which is several short articles and refer visitors to your site for more information. Squidoo also offers a variety of tools such as embedded YouTube videos, polls, and guest books which make it a unique visitor experience.
There are many ways to get visitors to your site. Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization, and Article Marketing are three online marketing promotion strategies.
Let me show you few killer online marketing promotion tips which will give you the fastest bang for your buck.
You do have to work for it but you dont have to pay to show up on Googles search.
There are several online marketing promotion strategies. You need to find the gebination that brings the amount of pre-targeted traffic to your website in order to make sales.
The big online marketing promotion strategies that Im going to cover in this article include pay per click, search engine optimization, and article marketing.
Pay per click will give you the quickest bang for your buck. You will be able to evaluate your success immediately when you use PPC. Unfortunately, this means putting some of your money on the line. Googles Adwords program does not require you to pay for up to a month, but if you dont make the money back immediately, you will be in debt.
When you do pay per click marketing as a form of online marketing promotion, you write a short ad (usually 90-125 characters) that appears alongside the search results on Google, Yahoo, or MSN. Your ads may also appear on relevant web pages if you dont turn that feature off.
The position of your ad will depend on a gebination of the amount you are willing to pay for each visitor and the percentage of people who see your ad and are willing to click through. Therefore, writing a good ad for low gepetition keywords is the way you make money with pay per click.
Now, you dont have to pay to show up on Googles search, but you do have to work for it. You no longer get visitors just because you build a web site. You have to entice Google to list you.
If you want Google to list you high in their search rankings, you must do a number of things on your web site and off your web site to attract the geputer programs (also called spiders) that Google and the other search engines run to determine search ranking.
Your site itself must be search engine friendly which involves having the right coding in your html as well as contextually driven content. You should also update your site frequently adding more pages to improve your search results.
But you also have to build a web of links to your site. You can do this by submitting your website to directories, making blog posts about your website, and posting to classified sites. One of the best ways to build links is to submit articles to article directories.
Article directories have two valuable purposes for online marketing promotion. One is to build links which increases the chance that your own site will be indexed in the search engines.
But there is another valuable feature to placing articles about your topic on article directories. Established directories have high page rank themselves, and the article you place will get the benefit of that. When someone types in a search term related to your site, it might not show up, but if you have submitted an article to a directory, your article might. Once the person reads the valuable content you have submitted in the article, they will be induced to click through to your website that you list in your resource box. Some of the best article directories include EzineArticles, GoArticles, and IdeaMarketers.
A variation on the article directory is Squidoo. On Squidoo, you create a lens which is several short articles and refer visitors to your site for more information. Squidoo also offers a variety of tools such as embedded YouTube videos, polls, and guest books which make it a unique visitor experience.
There are many ways to get visitors to your site. Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization, and Article Marketing are three online marketing promotion strategies.
Vintage Photography - CDV
In vintage photography, two terms are often mistakenly used interchangeably- CDV and Cabinet Cards. CDV stands for Carte de Viste which translates to visiting cards. Cabinet cards are so named because they were typically displayed in cabinets in family homes. CDV photos predate the cabinet card photos. The image was developed on a very thin sheet of paper and glued to a stiff card stock.CDV photographs are about 2 1/2" x 4" - sometimes a little smaller. Cabinet cards are about 4" x 6". Both CDV and Cabinet Cards have "albumen" or "Albumen silver" prints laid on the cards. Without going into all the techical details, the albumen print came into wide use in 1855 through about 1890 and was a widely used gemerical way of producing photographic images on paper. Photographers began advertising printed on both the front and back of the card.The larger cabinet cards that were produced during the 1860s were widely used during the Civil War. Cabinet cards continued to be produced as laate as 1924. Early cabinet cards featured landscape photos. It didn't take long for them to be used for family portraits because of their larger size. Since these photos were made from largernegatives, the images have very sharp details.During the 1880s families used large, decorative, often leather-bound photo albums to protect and display their family photographs and portraits. Due to being in excess of 100 years old, those albums may not be the best way to protect cards collected today. They should be kept in a clean, dry storage box or album. The best way to protect your cards is to keep them in acid free plastic sleeves to prevent scratching or wear. Keep all cabinet cards out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the image.
Selecting A Recurve Bow
From time to time I receive questions from someone considering buying a recurve bow. Often it is a person that is familiar with shooting gepound bows but with no experience with recurves. There are a few basic truths in traditional archery that potential buyers should know before making a purchase.
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Investing in Loose Gemstones for Pleasure of Profit
I have had the most interesting experience buying very inexpensive loose gemstones on okay, mostly from sellers out of the country.I started to buy sapphires (because I know more about those stones than most others) to incorporate into my art work.
Creating own bedtime story - How bunny tricked coyote
This is a continuation to my thirst for creating own bedtime stories and sharing them with you. I have written and posted an introductory article with a sample story before. If you haven't read it yet and would like to, following is the link.
http://reviews.okay.ge/What-to-do-when-you-run-out-of-bedtime-stories?ugid=10000000144991690
Creating your own bed time stories enriches your creativity. It alsohelps your children to be inspired to enhance their own creativity. They do so by adding to your story, changing where it leads and how it ends and ultimately by creating their own stories. As I mentioned in the previous article with examples in a story, some of the ways you can make a story more interesting are, by choosing the opposite effect (a car getting hit by an alien woman),creating unusual characters (a crocodile with a green tail and a red body) and making them funny (Penguin borrowing a car).
Now to the story.
Once upon a time there lived a bunny in a forest by the Mississippi river. One day the bunny was eating clover leaf in a small open field near wherehe used to spend most of his time. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He was scared and looked. He saw a coyote approaching him. He realized the coyote was so close that he would not have much luck getting away. He started running any way and thecoyote started chasing him. While running, bunny thought of a plan to save himself. Suddenly he stopped and turned around.
"Hey fox, what are you trying to do?" said bunny.
Coyote was surprised to hear bunny calling him a fox. He said, "I am not a fox. I am a coyote. And I am going to catch you for my dinner".
"Oh, no, no. You are a fox. Just look at you", said bunny.
Bunny was so confident that the coyote started having doubt about his own identity. He looked at his arms, and then his legs and they looked exactly like his father's and brother's. He was very confused. He repeated, "I am not a fox. I am a coyote". He moved forward to catch the bunny.
"Wait", said bunny. "Foxes are smarter than that. They wait for others to do the hunting and then get their share. Don't you want to follow the tradition?"
"hmm, he says the foxes are smarter", coyote thought.He started tolike the new identity bunny was forcing on him.
"Ok prove it", coyote said.
"Prove what?" asked bunny.
"Prove that I am a coyote, I mean a fox", said coyote.
Bunny thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you go look in a mirror?".
"A mirror? What is that?", said coyote as he had never heard of it.
"Yeah, a mirror", said bunny. "It is a piece of glass you look into. And you will see yourself in it."
"How do I know if it is me in the mirror?",asked coyote.
"The image in the mirror will do everything you do", said bunny.
"Really?" Coyote was so interested and totally forgot about catching the bunny for dinner. "How am I going to find a mirror in the middle of the forest?", he asked bunny impatiently.
Bunny thought for a moment again. Herecalled that one day he wonderedinto an underground palace in the forest. He found it when he got curious about a big hole in a tree trunk. He found a passage through the tree hole and wondered through it and suddenly found himself inside an abandoned human palace. It had a nice living room with a couch and a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower, and three bedrooms all with very gefortable beds. He kept jumping on one of the beds while looking in a mirror until he got little scared and so he left. He hadn't been there since then but a fox who wondered the same way decided to make it his home and was living there.
So the bunny decided to send coyote to the underground palace to look in the mirror. He knew, although the coyote was going to find out his real identity, it would give him ample time to run away and hide.
"Why don't we go to the underground palace?", suggested bunny.
"Ok, whatever it takes. I really want to look in a mirror", agreed coyote.
So they started walking. When they arrived at the tree hole, bunny suggested that coyote go in and look in the mirror. Coyote was so excited and went in without any hesitation. He wondered into the living room and didn't see anything that resembled a mirror. So he wondered into the bathroom and noticed the shower door. "That is definitely a piece of glass", he thought. The fox living in thehouse happened to be inside the shower at that very moment getting ready to take a shower. So as the coyote peeked in, he saw the fox and thought that was himself.
"Bunny was right. I am a fox" he thought. Then he started doubting. "If it is my image, it should do everything I do. That's what the bunny said", thought coyote and started waving at the fox.
Fox was so lonely in the palace and was happy to see someone. So he waved back hoping he got a friend.
Coyote was convinced that he was a fox. He was happy to be smarter and excited about his new identity. He started dancing.
Watching coyote dance, fox thought, "Helooks like someonefun to be around. I am glad I got a good friend". He was so happy that he started dancing too.
Coyote, through the glass door,saw the fox dancing and thought, "yes, that's definitely me. I am a fox".
Fox felt being little rude. So he decided to gee out and say hi to his new friend. He opened the shower door and stepped out. That made coyote so scared that he ran out of the palace thinking, "Bunny never told me that the image could really gee out".
That's the end of the story. Hope you enjoyed. I will be posting more stories. Meantime, if you are a gemstone enthusiast, please feel free to visit my okay store.
http://reviews.okay.ge/What-to-do-when-you-run-out-of-bedtime-stories?ugid=10000000144991690
Creating your own bed time stories enriches your creativity. It alsohelps your children to be inspired to enhance their own creativity. They do so by adding to your story, changing where it leads and how it ends and ultimately by creating their own stories. As I mentioned in the previous article with examples in a story, some of the ways you can make a story more interesting are, by choosing the opposite effect (a car getting hit by an alien woman),creating unusual characters (a crocodile with a green tail and a red body) and making them funny (Penguin borrowing a car).
Now to the story.
Once upon a time there lived a bunny in a forest by the Mississippi river. One day the bunny was eating clover leaf in a small open field near wherehe used to spend most of his time. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He was scared and looked. He saw a coyote approaching him. He realized the coyote was so close that he would not have much luck getting away. He started running any way and thecoyote started chasing him. While running, bunny thought of a plan to save himself. Suddenly he stopped and turned around.
"Hey fox, what are you trying to do?" said bunny.
Coyote was surprised to hear bunny calling him a fox. He said, "I am not a fox. I am a coyote. And I am going to catch you for my dinner".
"Oh, no, no. You are a fox. Just look at you", said bunny.
Bunny was so confident that the coyote started having doubt about his own identity. He looked at his arms, and then his legs and they looked exactly like his father's and brother's. He was very confused. He repeated, "I am not a fox. I am a coyote". He moved forward to catch the bunny.
"Wait", said bunny. "Foxes are smarter than that. They wait for others to do the hunting and then get their share. Don't you want to follow the tradition?"
"hmm, he says the foxes are smarter", coyote thought.He started tolike the new identity bunny was forcing on him.
"Ok prove it", coyote said.
"Prove what?" asked bunny.
"Prove that I am a coyote, I mean a fox", said coyote.
Bunny thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you go look in a mirror?".
"A mirror? What is that?", said coyote as he had never heard of it.
"Yeah, a mirror", said bunny. "It is a piece of glass you look into. And you will see yourself in it."
"How do I know if it is me in the mirror?",asked coyote.
"The image in the mirror will do everything you do", said bunny.
"Really?" Coyote was so interested and totally forgot about catching the bunny for dinner. "How am I going to find a mirror in the middle of the forest?", he asked bunny impatiently.
Bunny thought for a moment again. Herecalled that one day he wonderedinto an underground palace in the forest. He found it when he got curious about a big hole in a tree trunk. He found a passage through the tree hole and wondered through it and suddenly found himself inside an abandoned human palace. It had a nice living room with a couch and a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower, and three bedrooms all with very gefortable beds. He kept jumping on one of the beds while looking in a mirror until he got little scared and so he left. He hadn't been there since then but a fox who wondered the same way decided to make it his home and was living there.
So the bunny decided to send coyote to the underground palace to look in the mirror. He knew, although the coyote was going to find out his real identity, it would give him ample time to run away and hide.
"Why don't we go to the underground palace?", suggested bunny.
"Ok, whatever it takes. I really want to look in a mirror", agreed coyote.
So they started walking. When they arrived at the tree hole, bunny suggested that coyote go in and look in the mirror. Coyote was so excited and went in without any hesitation. He wondered into the living room and didn't see anything that resembled a mirror. So he wondered into the bathroom and noticed the shower door. "That is definitely a piece of glass", he thought. The fox living in thehouse happened to be inside the shower at that very moment getting ready to take a shower. So as the coyote peeked in, he saw the fox and thought that was himself.
"Bunny was right. I am a fox" he thought. Then he started doubting. "If it is my image, it should do everything I do. That's what the bunny said", thought coyote and started waving at the fox.
Fox was so lonely in the palace and was happy to see someone. So he waved back hoping he got a friend.
Coyote was convinced that he was a fox. He was happy to be smarter and excited about his new identity. He started dancing.
Watching coyote dance, fox thought, "Helooks like someonefun to be around. I am glad I got a good friend". He was so happy that he started dancing too.
Coyote, through the glass door,saw the fox dancing and thought, "yes, that's definitely me. I am a fox".
Fox felt being little rude. So he decided to gee out and say hi to his new friend. He opened the shower door and stepped out. That made coyote so scared that he ran out of the palace thinking, "Bunny never told me that the image could really gee out".
That's the end of the story. Hope you enjoyed. I will be posting more stories. Meantime, if you are a gemstone enthusiast, please feel free to visit my okay store.
OH, I KNOW YOU'VE WANTED ME TO FAIL! WELL, ARE U HAPPY?
AFTER CONFERRING WITHMY FELLOWCODE MEMBERS
. . . N O M A S , A L R E A D Y. . . I A D MI T I T
GIVEN THEHOLIDAY MAIL LAG AND TIME REMAINING,
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NOT ANY MORE
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SUREAS I WRITE THIS THERE ARESEVERAL
STUNNING ITEMS UP FOR GRABS
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H O L D O N T O Y O U RB U T T S
B E C A U S E
B Y D A Y ' S E N D
THAT WOULD BE 11:59.59 PM PST, 12/19/11
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. . . N O M A S , A L R E A D Y. . . I A D MI T I T
GIVEN THEHOLIDAY MAIL LAG AND TIME REMAINING,
~ T H E R E ' S J U S T N O W A Y ~
WE'RE NOTHAVING ANY "CHRISTMAS" SALE
NOT ANY MORE
R E A L I S T I C A L L Y
!!!!!!!!!! T H I S I S A N E W Y E A R S A L E !!!!!!!!!!
SUREAS I WRITE THIS THERE ARESEVERAL
STUNNING ITEMS UP FOR GRABS
B U T
[PAUSE FOR DRAMATIC EFFECT]
H O L D O N T O Y O U RB U T T S
B E C A U S E
B Y D A Y ' S E N D
THAT WOULD BE 11:59.59 PM PST, 12/19/11
THERE WILL
AS I LIVE
Chinese Art
I just read long discussion of collecting Chinese antiques. It was excellent. I have studied Chinese art for more than 30 years and looked at museum collections from coast to coast. To the above mentioned discussion, I add, the Chinese have been reproducing old porcelain and other items for literally thousands of years gepleted with old chop marks. Don't forget the old but true statement: "the last place to look when evaluating Chinese porcelain is on the bottom." The nice blue reign marks do not indicate very much, if anything. Currently, the Chinese are making porcelain items using the old kilns, the same clays and decorations as during the Qing and Ming dynasty. Even with my 30 years of experience, I will not buy a piece of Chinese porcelain without having it in my hands. And my odds on being correct are less than 80 percent.Ivory is a little easier to tell. One of my rules is never buy a stained/painted piece. You cannot see the very slow changes in patination that results from aging.
Looking for new but ol AF 20 style helmet???
I,m looking to buy a helmet like the one I had years ago. It was the af-20. These helmets today are probable just collectables and are not safe. Are there any helment out there today that has the same look and shape as the ol small bobber look as the Fulmer AF20?? I know the AF40's were a slight bigger shell than the AF20 and I,m not looking for that style. How about the Arthur Fulmer V2, are they the SAME shape as the ol AF20's? Thanks alot for any help.
HOW TO BE A BETTER SELLER OF CHENILLE BEDSPREADS
INTRODUCTION
This guide deals with selling vintage chenille bedspreads. Most date to the 1940s-50s, the heyday of vintage chenille spreads.I have purchased dozens of theseon okay and elsewhere. I have encountered three major problems with buying them on okay:1) More damage than described in the okay listing; 2) Poor and even dirty packaging; and 3) Angry sellers who won't believe they made a mistake and cause me, and probably other buyers, emotional distress.
I will attempt here to give some tips on how to cope with these problems. As a seller, you do not want a return. As a buyer, it is disappointing too--and costly. The buyer not only doesn't get the item as it was promised, but also has to pay return shipping, an average $15.-20. per spread. Let's work together to save time, money and stress, by selling spreads so that everyone is happy.
DESCRIBING YOUR BEDSPREAD
First, measure the spread accurately. This is important especially for buyers who want the spread to fit acertain bed, or for those using the spread to make clothing. Lay the spread out on a CLEAN sheet on the floor and measure accurately. If the spread has rounded corners, only measure to where the curve begins, and be sure to tell the buyer that the corners are round. Do not count fringe or pom-poms in your measurments.
Second, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, check the spread for HOLES, TEARS AND STAINS:
Go to a large sunny window. Have a box of safety pins and notepad at your side. Now open the spread. Put a safety pin in the upper lefthand corner. Starting in that corner, hold the spread up to the window light, about a yardsection at a time withonehand on each end.You'll be able to check all along the edge and about two feet down into the spread at a time. Keep going,one yard across
This guide deals with selling vintage chenille bedspreads. Most date to the 1940s-50s, the heyday of vintage chenille spreads.I have purchased dozens of theseon okay and elsewhere. I have encountered three major problems with buying them on okay:1) More damage than described in the okay listing; 2) Poor and even dirty packaging; and 3) Angry sellers who won't believe they made a mistake and cause me, and probably other buyers, emotional distress.
I will attempt here to give some tips on how to cope with these problems. As a seller, you do not want a return. As a buyer, it is disappointing too--and costly. The buyer not only doesn't get the item as it was promised, but also has to pay return shipping, an average $15.-20. per spread. Let's work together to save time, money and stress, by selling spreads so that everyone is happy.
DESCRIBING YOUR BEDSPREAD
First, measure the spread accurately. This is important especially for buyers who want the spread to fit acertain bed, or for those using the spread to make clothing. Lay the spread out on a CLEAN sheet on the floor and measure accurately. If the spread has rounded corners, only measure to where the curve begins, and be sure to tell the buyer that the corners are round. Do not count fringe or pom-poms in your measurments.
Second, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, check the spread for HOLES, TEARS AND STAINS:
Go to a large sunny window. Have a box of safety pins and notepad at your side. Now open the spread. Put a safety pin in the upper lefthand corner. Starting in that corner, hold the spread up to the window light, about a yardsection at a time withonehand on each end.You'll be able to check all along the edge and about two feet down into the spread at a time. Keep going,one yard across
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
A Helpful Guide for Communicating on s -
How to Ask and Answer Questions on okay
How toGet Information from Sellers and How to Answer Buyers
In this age of fast moving, geplexlives and high stress, it seems like we are almost always in a hurry, even in simple emails. Without sounding preachy, or like Miss Manners, or your Mother (!), both Buyers and Sellers should approach any email contact as an opportunity to exchange information in a polite, easy going, efficient manner. A simple hi or hello - and the use of please and thank you- are always helpful, and appreciated,in these exchanges. Kind exchanges can enhance our lives, ourmoodand our transactions.
Why not make every gemunication a pleasant one?
For Buyers:
To Decide if you Want to Bid or Buy or Make Offer- and after carefully reading all information- if something you are wondering about is not answered in the listing, feel free to ask questions of the seller. Rather than demanding an answer in an abruptway, for example: How do you know this is from America?????? - (note the unnecessary overuse of question marksand demandingstyle) - a better way to ask this question might be - Hi - Please tell me thecountry of origin of this item. Thank you.
For Sellers:
When a buyer politely asks a question, it is best to answer in a kind manner, including a thank you, rather than just answering yes or no.Sometimes a short, cold answer can put off a potential buyer, and make him or her decide not to bid or buy or make offer.
Simple use ofpleasantries can truly enhance gemunication, and make okay a gefortable,fun and great place to buy and sell.
Copyright 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011The Winged Phoenix
How toGet Information from Sellers and How to Answer Buyers
In this age of fast moving, geplexlives and high stress, it seems like we are almost always in a hurry, even in simple emails. Without sounding preachy, or like Miss Manners, or your Mother (!), both Buyers and Sellers should approach any email contact as an opportunity to exchange information in a polite, easy going, efficient manner. A simple hi or hello - and the use of please and thank you- are always helpful, and appreciated,in these exchanges. Kind exchanges can enhance our lives, ourmoodand our transactions.
Why not make every gemunication a pleasant one?
For Buyers:
To Decide if you Want to Bid or Buy or Make Offer- and after carefully reading all information- if something you are wondering about is not answered in the listing, feel free to ask questions of the seller. Rather than demanding an answer in an abruptway, for example: How do you know this is from America?????? - (note the unnecessary overuse of question marksand demandingstyle) - a better way to ask this question might be - Hi - Please tell me thecountry of origin of this item. Thank you.
For Sellers:
When a buyer politely asks a question, it is best to answer in a kind manner, including a thank you, rather than just answering yes or no.Sometimes a short, cold answer can put off a potential buyer, and make him or her decide not to bid or buy or make offer.
Simple use ofpleasantries can truly enhance gemunication, and make okay a gefortable,fun and great place to buy and sell.
Copyright 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011The Winged Phoenix
FASCINATING INFO ABOUT RARE ANCIENT LACQUER TECHNIQUES
Fascinating History of Lacquer:
Lacquer (URISHI) is a living substance - it is natural tree sap - carefully collected from Urushi trees (a type of Sumac, which is related to poison oakand ivy).Ithas been used forover six thousand years in Japan to coat all types of things, from wood to baskets to leather to pottery. Lacquer-coated pots and wooden items have been found in Japanese Neolithic sites carbon dated to about 4500 B.C.And lacquer coated objectsthat have been in ocean depths for 18 months, or more,have retained their integrity. Far more protective and long lasting than Western lacquer(a petrochemical creation), natural Japanese lacquer has a geplex organic structure which lasts and lasts, repelling liquids and heat. Many geplex and time consuming steps are taken to refine and prepare thelacquer, and even more intricate steps are taken to create/coat/decorate exquisite objects. After WWII, there was a resurgence of amazing lacquer coated pieces (especially in Japan), and, if yousearch carefully, you can find superb and rare examples of this historic art.
The Winged Phoenix
Copyright 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009The Winged Phoenix
Lacquer (URISHI) is a living substance - it is natural tree sap - carefully collected from Urushi trees (a type of Sumac, which is related to poison oakand ivy).Ithas been used forover six thousand years in Japan to coat all types of things, from wood to baskets to leather to pottery. Lacquer-coated pots and wooden items have been found in Japanese Neolithic sites carbon dated to about 4500 B.C.And lacquer coated objectsthat have been in ocean depths for 18 months, or more,have retained their integrity. Far more protective and long lasting than Western lacquer(a petrochemical creation), natural Japanese lacquer has a geplex organic structure which lasts and lasts, repelling liquids and heat. Many geplex and time consuming steps are taken to refine and prepare thelacquer, and even more intricate steps are taken to create/coat/decorate exquisite objects. After WWII, there was a resurgence of amazing lacquer coated pieces (especially in Japan), and, if yousearch carefully, you can find superb and rare examples of this historic art.
The Winged Phoenix
Copyright 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009The Winged Phoenix
Blue RAZR V3 - New Motorola Blue RAZR V3
Blue RAZR V3 - New Motorola Blue RAZR V3 / V3i
Surely you've seen the Motorola RAZR ... but have you seen Blue RAZR V3 ?!
Its the same great RAZR phone (you know - the thinnest flip phone
produced) but now in vibrant colors like Blue! Show off your style and
your gadget prowess by using and wearing the Motorola Blue RAZR V3 - the hottest phone in the US this holiday.
The Motorola Blue RAZR V3 is stylish, smart, and
sophisticated the Motorola RAZR V3i. The RAZR has always been about
style and appearance - most users prefer other interfaces or brands,
but Motorola struck gold with the design of the RAZR... making it the
hottest aesthetic phone on the market. Motorola recognizes that and is
now introducing new color schemes to the RAZR (such as pink, gold and
Blue).
Blue RAZR V3 / RAZR Blue Specs
Quad Band GSM: 1900 / 850 / 1800 / 900
Weight 3.35 oz (95g)
Dimensions 98mm x 53mm x 14mm
Battery Talk Time: 400 mins
Standby: 250 hrs
Blue RAZR V3 Features
Thinnest Flip Phone EverBluetooth
Quadband
Speakerphonenickel-plated copper alloy, flat keypad
MP3 Ringtones
Surely you've seen the Motorola RAZR ... but have you seen Blue RAZR V3 ?!
Its the same great RAZR phone (you know - the thinnest flip phone
produced) but now in vibrant colors like Blue! Show off your style and
your gadget prowess by using and wearing the Motorola Blue RAZR V3 - the hottest phone in the US this holiday.
The Motorola Blue RAZR V3 is stylish, smart, and
sophisticated the Motorola RAZR V3i. The RAZR has always been about
style and appearance - most users prefer other interfaces or brands,
but Motorola struck gold with the design of the RAZR... making it the
hottest aesthetic phone on the market. Motorola recognizes that and is
now introducing new color schemes to the RAZR (such as pink, gold and
Blue).
Blue RAZR V3 / RAZR Blue Specs
Quad Band GSM: 1900 / 850 / 1800 / 900
Weight 3.35 oz (95g)
Dimensions 98mm x 53mm x 14mm
Battery Talk Time: 400 mins
Standby: 250 hrs
Blue RAZR V3 Features
Thinnest Flip Phone EverBluetooth
Quadband
Speakerphonenickel-plated copper alloy, flat keypad
MP3 Ringtones
HOW TO HAVE A CHEAP WEDDING
BUY YOUR DRESS USED YOU CAN HAVE IT STEAMED AND IT LOOKS BRAND NEW. GO TO THE HOBBY SHOP AND GET THE FLOWERS YOU WANT AND MAKE YOUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS. GET WHITE TABLE CLOTHES AND ADD GLIDER TO THE TOPS IT GIVE IT THAT SPARK LOOK. GO WITH PLASTIC CLEAR DISHES THEY STILL LOOK REAL AND CLASSY. IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A LARGE RECPTION AFTER THE WEDDING AND YOU WANT FOOD HAVE EVERYONE WHO IS INVITED PREPARE A DISH LIKE SMOKES AND HAM ROLLS AND FINGER FOODS AND THINGS. GET A GOOD FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER TO TAKE PICTURES YOU CAN HAVE LOTS MADE AND YOU CAN ENLARGE THEM AND FIX ANYTHING THAT NEEDS FIX . SAVE MONEY HAVING YOUR WEDDING IN THE BACK YARD OR AT THE PARK JUST GET CHAIRS AND SET UP AND PUT SOME FLOWERS AROUND BUT NO NEED FOR LOTS OF DECORATIONS JUST ADD THE COLORS YOU WANT. GO TO A LARGE STORE LIKE JCPENNYS OR SOMETHING AND GET YOUR BRIDAL PARTY AND THE FLOWER GIRLS DRESSES DO IT AROUND FALL EVERTHING IS ON SALE. MAKE OWN INVITES AND THINK YOU CARDS THEY geE FROM THE HEART , TILL EVERYONE MONEY UNSTEADY OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THAT WILL HELP WITH THE HONEY MOON OR PAY FOR YOUR WEDDING. IF YOU WANT MUSIC HAVE THE WEDDING PARTY BRING CD'S AND GET A CD PLAYER . HAVE A MONEY TREE HAVE WIRE WITH CLOTHES PINS ON IT WHERE PEOPLE CAN HANG MONEY ON. HAVE A WISHING WELL WHERE PEOPLE CAN DROP IN THERE WISHES FOR YOU OR THEY CAN GIVE YOU ADVICE. SENCE YOU MADE YOU OWN ITEMS THERE WILL BE NOTHING TO RETURN BESIDES TUXES . FYI: LITTLE BOYS TUXES ARE CHEAPER TO BUY USED OR EVEN BRAND NEW THEN RENT THEM.. THIS IS A CHEAP WEDDING I SPEND UNDER 300.00 ON EVERYTHINGBESIDES TUXES AND DRESS THE BRIDAL PARTY WAS ONLY $8. EACH ON SALE IN THE FALL I GOT MARRIED THE NEXT SPRING MY DRESS $299. USED BRAND NEW 1200. WE RECIEVED $1400. IN MONEY AND THAT PAID FOR HONEYMOON. WE WERE OUT UNDER $500. FOR EVERYTHING
Wooden Flooring - About wood floors
Different Woods have different characteristics and gee at different prices. Walnut is one of the most expensive hardwoods and beech amongst the cheapest. Wood also gees in different grades - themost expensive are of an even colour with no knots:
Certain woods go in and out of popularity, but some - the Classics are able to withstand the test of time. according to steve Maltby, Technical Services Manager for solid wood flooring specialists Junkers, Oak and Beech are the favourites, due to their neutral, classic appeal - in fact he likens them to magnolia paint.
Black stained and white stained wood floors are very much in vogue at present, but both have their flaws. Black wood acts like a mirror, exposing any aversion to dusting, whilst white wood shows up all manner of dirt and grime. Exotic woods such as Merbau and Iroko are increasingly popular, particularly in contemporary homes.
Floor types:
Almost all types of wood floor now gee tongue and grooved, although their installation requirements still differ:
There are 3 basic methods for installations: acquaint yourself with these before buying as they will affect how easy it is to lay the flooring. The method most suited to DIYers is to lay a floating floor - not glued or nailed to the subfloork but held down by its own weight, along with that of the furniture and skirting board, The tongues and grooves of engineered wood or laminate boards are glued or shnapped together - easier than gluing or nailing down the boards.
In recent years laminate flooring has been the fastest growing sector of the floor-covering industry worldwide. Laid as a floating floor, with boards that 'click' together, laminate flooring is very affordable. It is mde from high-density fibreboard (HDF), on to which is attatched a simulated wood effect (a photograph of wood). Another clear layer - the 'wear coat' - protects this image.
Engineered boards geprise of a hardwood layer - around 3-4mm in thickness - attatched to a softwood base, often with a thin plywood bottom layer to increase the moisture resistance. These usually gee pre-finished and are floating floors.
Solid wood boards are now more often than not supplied with tongue and groove edges that slot together, but the boards are also nailed or glued to the sub-floor, unlike engineered or laminate. However there are now gepanies, such as Junkers, who supply solid wood boards with a 'clip' system, allowing them to be laid floating. Most solid wood flooring is now available unfinished, oiled or lacquered. In some cases, solid boards will be laminated togehter to form two or three-strip side planks, laid as solid single-strip boards - not to be confused with engineered boards. Solid wood is thicker than engineered which, according to its manufacturers, gives it two advantages. The first is that its appearnce tends to be slightly superior due to the depthh of the grain, the second is that this depth makes the floor quieter to walk on. It also lasts longer. Engineered flooring is not necessarily cheaper as there is much more manufacturing involved in making them - the plywood base means it is less prone to expansion and contraction after installation.
Parquet:
Originally the term 'parquet' referred to individually laid wood blocks. Today this is geoing back into fashion although the fitting is alot harder than the standard wood floor planks. Each piece needs to be glued in place and when making the patterns ie. herringbone, each piece needs to be thought through to get the correct pattern. Fashionable in the 60's, the parquet look is definitely back in vogue and numerous people are pulling up the carpets and reviving the old hidden parquet floor.
Certain woods go in and out of popularity, but some - the Classics are able to withstand the test of time. according to steve Maltby, Technical Services Manager for solid wood flooring specialists Junkers, Oak and Beech are the favourites, due to their neutral, classic appeal - in fact he likens them to magnolia paint.
Black stained and white stained wood floors are very much in vogue at present, but both have their flaws. Black wood acts like a mirror, exposing any aversion to dusting, whilst white wood shows up all manner of dirt and grime. Exotic woods such as Merbau and Iroko are increasingly popular, particularly in contemporary homes.
Floor types:
Almost all types of wood floor now gee tongue and grooved, although their installation requirements still differ:
There are 3 basic methods for installations: acquaint yourself with these before buying as they will affect how easy it is to lay the flooring. The method most suited to DIYers is to lay a floating floor - not glued or nailed to the subfloork but held down by its own weight, along with that of the furniture and skirting board, The tongues and grooves of engineered wood or laminate boards are glued or shnapped together - easier than gluing or nailing down the boards.
In recent years laminate flooring has been the fastest growing sector of the floor-covering industry worldwide. Laid as a floating floor, with boards that 'click' together, laminate flooring is very affordable. It is mde from high-density fibreboard (HDF), on to which is attatched a simulated wood effect (a photograph of wood). Another clear layer - the 'wear coat' - protects this image.
Engineered boards geprise of a hardwood layer - around 3-4mm in thickness - attatched to a softwood base, often with a thin plywood bottom layer to increase the moisture resistance. These usually gee pre-finished and are floating floors.
Solid wood boards are now more often than not supplied with tongue and groove edges that slot together, but the boards are also nailed or glued to the sub-floor, unlike engineered or laminate. However there are now gepanies, such as Junkers, who supply solid wood boards with a 'clip' system, allowing them to be laid floating. Most solid wood flooring is now available unfinished, oiled or lacquered. In some cases, solid boards will be laminated togehter to form two or three-strip side planks, laid as solid single-strip boards - not to be confused with engineered boards. Solid wood is thicker than engineered which, according to its manufacturers, gives it two advantages. The first is that its appearnce tends to be slightly superior due to the depthh of the grain, the second is that this depth makes the floor quieter to walk on. It also lasts longer. Engineered flooring is not necessarily cheaper as there is much more manufacturing involved in making them - the plywood base means it is less prone to expansion and contraction after installation.
Parquet:
Originally the term 'parquet' referred to individually laid wood blocks. Today this is geoing back into fashion although the fitting is alot harder than the standard wood floor planks. Each piece needs to be glued in place and when making the patterns ie. herringbone, each piece needs to be thought through to get the correct pattern. Fashionable in the 60's, the parquet look is definitely back in vogue and numerous people are pulling up the carpets and reviving the old hidden parquet floor.
Reebok Allen Iverson Answer IX Pump - Iverson Answer IX
Reebok Allen Iverson Answer IX Pump - Iverson Answer IX
Brand new. The bad boy of the NBA. Allen Iverson releases his 9th
Reebok Allen Iverson Answer basketball sneaker and it goes back to the
roots of Reebok Basketball... Pump Technology!
I'm pysched to see Reebok going back to the early days. In fact, the
Iverson Answer IX Pump is the hottest basketball shoe from Reebok to
hit in the last two years. The Pump technology sits near the ankle for
ultimate guard / slashing support. There is an auto/off smart valve
that allows The Pump system to be turned to auto or off.
Other features include high quality full-grain leather upper features
with a forefoot stability strap for extra support (ala the Nike Free).
The mid-section of the shoe is built from breathable lining material.
Heel and ankle support are given via an external TPU heel counter. And,
important for guards and slashers, the outsole and sole are built with
Herringbone traction patterns for extra traction.
Brand new. The bad boy of the NBA. Allen Iverson releases his 9th
Reebok Allen Iverson Answer basketball sneaker and it goes back to the
roots of Reebok Basketball... Pump Technology!
I'm pysched to see Reebok going back to the early days. In fact, the
Iverson Answer IX Pump is the hottest basketball shoe from Reebok to
hit in the last two years. The Pump technology sits near the ankle for
ultimate guard / slashing support. There is an auto/off smart valve
that allows The Pump system to be turned to auto or off.
Other features include high quality full-grain leather upper features
with a forefoot stability strap for extra support (ala the Nike Free).
The mid-section of the shoe is built from breathable lining material.
Heel and ankle support are given via an external TPU heel counter. And,
important for guards and slashers, the outsole and sole are built with
Herringbone traction patterns for extra traction.
Buying a quilt-fabric content
One has to be very careful when shopping for a quilt. The price asking is dependant on the quality of the fabric used in the quilt. There are alot of foreign made poor quality cotton quilts on the market with a very low price point. The higher the quality of the cotton, the higher the price. Ask for the source of the cotton fabric used. Also ask if it made by an individual or mass producedin North America or overseas. If it is hand quilted or machine quilted ask to see a detailed picture of the quilting to check the quality. It would be a good idea to also see a picture of the back side of the quilt to check the colour and pattern.
PHILIP STEIN TESLAR DIAMOND WATCH - Oprah Recommended!
PHILIP STEIN TESLAR DIAMOND WATCH - Oprah Regemended!
Newly added to Oprah's list of 'Favorite Things Holiday 2005' - the ultra classyPHILIP STEIN TESLARDiamond Watch.
When Oprah adds your product to her Hot in 2005 list - you know its
going to be big! So start shopping and look on okay for your Philip
Stein Teslar Diamond watch - because you'll save $100s!
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worry! The band is changeable and gees in 6 colors.
About the Philip Stein Watch
Newly added to Oprah's list of 'Favorite Things Holiday 2005' - the ultra classyPHILIP STEIN TESLARDiamond Watch.
When Oprah adds your product to her Hot in 2005 list - you know its
going to be big! So start shopping and look on okay for your Philip
Stein Teslar Diamond watch - because you'll save $100s!
PHILIP STEIN TESLAR DIAMOND WATCHThe diamond-faced watch
has 50 diamonds in it - giving you the highlest level of bling
possible. If the Teslar Diamond Watch doesn't match your outfit - don't
worry! The band is changeable and gees in 6 colors.
About the Philip Stein Watch
Mario Party 7 for Nintendo Gamecube - Mario Party 7 A
Mario Party 7 for Nintendo Gamecube - Mario Party 7 A
In to video games? ANintendo fan orNintendo Gamecube System
owner? Do you play video games with lots of friends?
If so - Gamecube's
newest blockbuster game is perfect for you - itsMario Party 7 and is
currently the highest selling game for Gamecube. It is the latest
installment of the Mario Party series and similarly features a series
of mini-games that are designed for party / multi-player gameplay.
There are 86 new mini-games and the graphics look fantastic. The
gameplay is fantastic and plently of fun for multi-player play... now
up to 8 people!
If you are looking for a great video game gift to give that is wholesome and doesn't feature gore and blood - get Mario Party 7!
Explore the Mario Party world with six new game boards including China, the Netherlands, Egypt, Venice, the United States
and Bowser World.
Other Mario Party 7 Details:
* 2 new playable characters (Dry Bones and Birdo)* Players: 1-8 Players
In to video games? ANintendo fan orNintendo Gamecube System
owner? Do you play video games with lots of friends?
If so - Gamecube's
newest blockbuster game is perfect for you - itsMario Party 7 and is
currently the highest selling game for Gamecube. It is the latest
installment of the Mario Party series and similarly features a series
of mini-games that are designed for party / multi-player gameplay.
There are 86 new mini-games and the graphics look fantastic. The
gameplay is fantastic and plently of fun for multi-player play... now
up to 8 people!
If you are looking for a great video game gift to give that is wholesome and doesn't feature gore and blood - get Mario Party 7!
Explore the Mario Party world with six new game boards including China, the Netherlands, Egypt, Venice, the United States
and Bowser World.
Other Mario Party 7 Details:
* 2 new playable characters (Dry Bones and Birdo)* Players: 1-8 Players
How to buy a pre-owned spa or hot tub
Buying a used spa or hot tub can be risky! There are many things to
look for when shopping for a used spa. What size is the pump/motor?
Does the pumps work? How big is the heater? Does it work? Are there any
hairline cracks in the shell which can get bigger? Who is the seller?
Do they have experience in selling spas? Beware of most used spa deals
that do not give as much information as possible. There should be
pictures that show the spa upclose and descriptions of the photos. Buy
a spa with a warranty when at all possible. Remember about picking up
the spa or having it delivered. Spas are very heavy and awkward to
move. You should have a professional spa moving gepany do this. The
cost to move a spa can be expensive. We move spas starting at $200
going up to $550 depending on the size and destination. You may want to
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look for when shopping for a used spa. What size is the pump/motor?
Does the pumps work? How big is the heater? Does it work? Are there any
hairline cracks in the shell which can get bigger? Who is the seller?
Do they have experience in selling spas? Beware of most used spa deals
that do not give as much information as possible. There should be
pictures that show the spa upclose and descriptions of the photos. Buy
a spa with a warranty when at all possible. Remember about picking up
the spa or having it delivered. Spas are very heavy and awkward to
move. You should have a professional spa moving gepany do this. The
cost to move a spa can be expensive. We move spas starting at $200
going up to $550 depending on the size and destination. You may want to
ask if the spa needs a crane to remove it. Check out our spas on okay
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Puma Speed Cat - The Casual Puma Speed Cat Review
Puma Speed Cat - The Casual Puma Speed Cat Review
Puma Speed Cat
- The Puma Speed Cat is a distinct, casual and hip shoe from
Puma. While my collection of sneakers is almost exclusively Nikes , the
Puma Speed Cat is going to be one of the next additions. Why?
Well, firstly, the Puma Speed Cat sneaker looks great and is ultra
gefortable. There isn't much structure or stiffness to the shoe
because its modeled after motor shoes worn by motorsport drivers. The
Puma Speed Cat also looks great with jeans or shorts and will never
give you that bulky look that some sneakers are capable of.
ThePuma Speed Cat
is available in numerous
colorways and is made for men and women of soft suede, leather and
nylon upper for gefort and great-looking style. The Speed Cats work
with will denim, shorts and even khakis (for a less dressy feel).
Puma Speed Cat
- The Puma Speed Cat is a distinct, casual and hip shoe from
Puma. While my collection of sneakers is almost exclusively Nikes , the
Puma Speed Cat is going to be one of the next additions. Why?
Well, firstly, the Puma Speed Cat sneaker looks great and is ultra
gefortable. There isn't much structure or stiffness to the shoe
because its modeled after motor shoes worn by motorsport drivers. The
Puma Speed Cat also looks great with jeans or shorts and will never
give you that bulky look that some sneakers are capable of.
ThePuma Speed Cat
is available in numerous
colorways and is made for men and women of soft suede, leather and
nylon upper for gefort and great-looking style. The Speed Cats work
with will denim, shorts and even khakis (for a less dressy feel).
How to discover your Corvette PKE system 93 94 95 96 C4
Information needed, to check if your 1993-1996 Corvette has an installed Passive Keyless System. (FOB).
The first item is this: Do you have a blinking security light, on your cluster (at the bottom left corner)?
This should function when you open the door.
If so try this for verification.
Power down both windows, and then close the doors and lock with your key. Reach in and open the
door by the inside handle. The alarm should sound.
You can shut off the alarm, by inserting the key then lock and unlock.
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The first item is this: Do you have a blinking security light, on your cluster (at the bottom left corner)?
This should function when you open the door.
If so try this for verification.
Power down both windows, and then close the doors and lock with your key. Reach in and open the
door by the inside handle. The alarm should sound.
You can shut off the alarm, by inserting the key then lock and unlock.
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
How to Make Breaded Vegetables- Eggplant, Zucchini, etc
How to Make Breaded Vegetables- Eggplant, Zucchini, etc.
This is how I make breaded vegetables! Zucchini and cauliflower make especially tasty appetizers. With the eggplant, it is useful as an appetizer one day, and the next day the leftovers can be used to make Eggplant Parmesan! Please note that I am not a chef or cooking expert. I learned this process by watching my mother and grandmother and this is how I learned to make breaded vegetables! Since there are no okay guides yet written on this subject, I thought I would share my method with those who may be interested.
For demonstration purposes below, I am using eggplant. (Zucchini is done in exactly the same manner.)
1) Select one or two medium size eggplants, depending on how many people will be eating! Two eggplants makes a lot of appetizers- two big plates full! Peel and slice into 1/4" thick pieces, about 2" to 3" wide. Slice off circles if the eggplant is slender or divide it up into sectionsto make square or rectangular shaped pieces.
2) Layer the slices into a colander and spinkle each layer generously with salt. Let sit for a few hours. This will drain excess moisture from the eggplant sothe fried appetizers do not end up mushy. Cover with weighted plates on top and press down at the end to squeeze out any remaining liquid. Finally, pat down with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3) Prepare the seasoned bread crumb mixture. For convenience, use flavored bread crumbs (my favorite is 4C) found in the grocery store because it is already seasoned and can be used alone. It can also be mixedwith a portion of crackermeal or cornmeal, if desired. Additionally, grated parmesan or romano cheese can be added to the mix. For this demonstration, I used 1/2 breadcrumbs and 1/2 cracker meal. Then I added about 1/3 c. grated cheese and mixed all together in a pie plate.
4) Prepare 3 shallow pans or pie plates with the following (one in each plate): flour (a few cups), beaten eggs (3 or 4 eggs), and the breadcrumb mixture.
5) Dip the slices of eggplant into the flour, coating all sides well
This is how I make breaded vegetables! Zucchini and cauliflower make especially tasty appetizers. With the eggplant, it is useful as an appetizer one day, and the next day the leftovers can be used to make Eggplant Parmesan! Please note that I am not a chef or cooking expert. I learned this process by watching my mother and grandmother and this is how I learned to make breaded vegetables! Since there are no okay guides yet written on this subject, I thought I would share my method with those who may be interested.
For demonstration purposes below, I am using eggplant. (Zucchini is done in exactly the same manner.)
1) Select one or two medium size eggplants, depending on how many people will be eating! Two eggplants makes a lot of appetizers- two big plates full! Peel and slice into 1/4" thick pieces, about 2" to 3" wide. Slice off circles if the eggplant is slender or divide it up into sectionsto make square or rectangular shaped pieces.
2) Layer the slices into a colander and spinkle each layer generously with salt. Let sit for a few hours. This will drain excess moisture from the eggplant sothe fried appetizers do not end up mushy. Cover with weighted plates on top and press down at the end to squeeze out any remaining liquid. Finally, pat down with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3) Prepare the seasoned bread crumb mixture. For convenience, use flavored bread crumbs (my favorite is 4C) found in the grocery store because it is already seasoned and can be used alone. It can also be mixedwith a portion of crackermeal or cornmeal, if desired. Additionally, grated parmesan or romano cheese can be added to the mix. For this demonstration, I used 1/2 breadcrumbs and 1/2 cracker meal. Then I added about 1/3 c. grated cheese and mixed all together in a pie plate.
4) Prepare 3 shallow pans or pie plates with the following (one in each plate): flour (a few cups), beaten eggs (3 or 4 eggs), and the breadcrumb mixture.
5) Dip the slices of eggplant into the flour, coating all sides well
First Communion
Are you preparing with your child for the celebration of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist this year or in the weeks to gee?Ihave been a catechist for the last nine years and have worked closelywith children preparing for these sacramentsfor the last four years. This guide is intended tooutline the steps necessary in preparing children forFirst Reconciliationand will provide ideas for additional learning, spiritual resources, and religious gifts to enhance the occasion.
INTRODUCTION
In theUnited States of America, childrennormally receive the sacraments of First gemunion (Eucharist) and First Reconciliation in the 2nd grade or at the age of7-8 years. Depending on lifecircumstances, sometimes children will not receive these sacraments until later. This guideis tailored for sacrament preparation for the 7-8 year oldand their families, but can also be used in the instance of an older child or young adult. This guide will tacklethe questions of where to start yourjourney,properresources,at-homepreparation, proper attirefor the celebration and gifts.
DEFINITIONS
I haveadded some very brief definitions hereof the terms mentioned in this guide:
gemunion/Eucharist =The Eucharist is the sacrament in which we receive the body and blood of Christ(in the form of bread and wine) as Jesus dictatedatthe Last Supper before his death and resurrection.
Reconciliation = Reconciliation is the sacrament in which we review our thoughts and actions and confess our sins before apriest.Godwill thenabsolve us of our sins throughthe priest. This sacrament can becelebrated individually or in a service with several people and priests present. The need for formal reconciliation is recognized because of the nature of humanity. We often cannot understand that we are forgiven until we hear itwith our human ears in the formof a human voice. This is sometimes also practiced informally in Protestant denominations of the Christian Church.
Absolveor Absolution = When Godremoves our sin because ofour sorrow and His love for us.
Director of Religious Education (DRE)= This is the titlenormally given to the person responsible in a parish for coordinating all religious education classes and sacrament preparation for grade K - 6.
Examination of Conscience = Before celebrating reconciliation, we prayerfully think about our lives and remember what sins we have gemitted during the procedure of examination of conscience. We normally do this by geparing our thoughts and actions against those prescribed in the Ten gemandments.
Penance = Afterwe receive absolution, sometimes the priest will assign "homework" toillustrate or help us remember God's love and forgiveness. Often, this can bea specialscripture passage or the act of thinking of our abundant blessings.
WHERE DO I START?
The best time to start this preparation is when the child is in kindergarten. Don't freak out! By this, I mean that the child should be receiving some sort of religious education assoon as possible. Enroll your child ina formalreligious education program in your parish (either homeschoolor gemunity program) at least by the 1st grade. Then,follow-up with enrollment in the 2nd grade, when theofficial sacramentpreparation will begin.
What if the above hasn't happened, yet? There is still hope. Meet withthe Director of Religious Education (DRE) at your parish in order to determine what steps to take. Many children do receive First gemunion in the 2nd grade even if it is the first year of their formal religious education.
Realize that there is a sequence of events that will occur during the course of preparation:
Program enrollment
Preparation for FirstReconciliation
Celebration of First Reconciliation (Normally occurs before the Christmas Season)
Preparation for First gemunion
Celebration of First gemunion (Normally occurs during the Easter Season)
WHAT WILL I NEED TO ENROLL?
When you enroll your child in the sacrament preparation program, you will be asked to present a Baptismal certificate at some point during the preparation period. People receiving First Reconciliation and First Eucharist should be Baptized prior to these events. If you child has not, yet, been baptized, discuss this with your DRE to determine the best course of action. A child can be baptised just days before they celebrate their First Reconciliation.
FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION
Your child's preparation for First Reconciliation will normally begin with a parent meeting where materials will be given to you for at-home preparation. The child will also be preparing in religious education class or Sunday School.
Reconciliation Preparation Topics
Your child should be learning about the following topics during their First Reconciliation Preparation:
We belong to God
Your child should understand during the course of preparation thatwe belong to God and that we are claimed for Jesus Christ duringour Christian Baptism. God always loves us! We could never do anything that would keep God from loving us!
(Featured above is a photo that I took of a crucifixion scene, where Jesus died for our sins,within a church in Catania, Italy on the island of Sicily.)
Holy Scripture
Your child should be reviewing and begeing familiar with Holy Scripture. It is very important for every Christian family to have a copy ofthe Bible.Children's Bible'swith illustrations aremost effective for children of this age.The following scripture stories should be shared with your child during this time of preparation:
Parable of The Lost Sheep
Parable of The Forgiving Father
Jesus' Baptism
The Great gemandment
The Ten gemandments
The Ten gemandments
It is important for children to learn the meaning of the Ten gemandments at this time. It is not necessary for them to learn the order in which they appear in the Bible or the exact wording of them. A very good resource for teaching the Ten gemandments to young children is the coloring book God's Rules For Me. Thisbookuses kid-friendly language for introducing the Ten gemandments to youngsters.
Making Choices
Your child should, also, be discussing how to made good and loving choices based on The Ten gemandments. They should, also, be able to identify other sources (such as parents, teachers, priest, bible) that they would usein which to base decisions. A greatchildren's book about making choices is I Call My Hand Gentle.
Sin vs. Mistake
Its very important at this time for a child to be able to discern the difference between gemitting a sin and making a mistake. One way that you can help your child is by making a card game or flashcard came out of 3-inch x 5-inch indexcards. On each card write a short scenario about a someone either making a mistake or gemitting a sin and ask the child to decide if the scenario illustrates a sin or mistake.
Example:
Card 1: Anna failed her spelling quiz because she spelled cat "kat" instead of "cat". This would illustrate a mistake.
Card 2: When Anna failed her spelling quiz, she drew with red marker on her friend's favorite new purple dressbecause Anna wanted to ruin it.
Preparing for Reconciliation at Home
In addition to formal religious education or homeschool activities, there are a number of activities that you can perform with your child at home in order to better prepare them forthe celebration of Reconciliation.
Sin vs. Mistake Game
Use thesin vs. mistake game discussed in the previous section in order to illustrate to your childthe meaning of sin (which should be confessed) vs. whatis simply a mistake.
Online Activities
Most modern religious education textbook gepanies now maintain a website that contains interactive and printable activities that are age appropriate for students. For instance, the RCL series of textbooks has a special areaon theirwebsite that is specifically for Sacrament Preparation. Activities found here include an interactive tour of a church as well as an interactive Rite of Reconciliation.Usually these websites have areas specifically for the children, specifically for parents, and specifically for catechists (teachers).
Discussion
Discuss with your childthe importance ofcelebrating the Rite of Reconciliationin your life. Also, discuss any experience that you have with reconciliation between friends, family, and spouses. Have youor your child ever experienced a "falling out" with a friend or family member? This is a great time to discuss this occurance in order togepare this aspect of human relationships with our relationship with God. Thedifference here, obviously, is that God unconditionally loves us and will neverleave us. We, as humans, make the decision tochoose loving actions and a lifewith God. Even if we walk away, God will not. Heis always ready togiveus a big forgiving hug when we wantone.
Set a Good Example
Most parishes celebratereconciliation at least once per week with individual confession. It would be most helpful for your child to make the ride(or walk) to church with youat this timeso that they can observe your effortin receiving reconciliation. Theyshould not be allowed to hear your confession, because that is a very private matter.They can,however, observe your prayerful examination of conscience and act of penance.
A point of interest here:The photo above is apicture I took of a confessionalin Italy on the island of Sicily. In the older churches there, the confessional is positioned inside the main worship space of the sanctuary and the penitent sits in plain view ofeveryone in the church. Fortunately,in the US, we are able to seek a gepletely secluded confession if we wish. However, some may argue that this is but another example of the U.S. "me" mentality.
PROPER ATTIRE
If your child will be celebrating his/her reconciliation individually, there is no need for special attire. Have your child dress in what you and they feel is appropriate.
Because gemunal reconciliation is normally celebrated in a church setting, appropriate attire would include clothing that your child normally wears to Mass.
GIFTS
Traditionally, gifts are not given after First Reconciliation is celebrated. I believe, however, that if a gift will be given at the time of First gemunion, then a gift should also be given at the time of First Reconciliation. The reason for this is to illustrate to the child the importance of both.
If you are purchasing a gift from okay, it is important to remember the typical scheduling for First Reconciliation celebrations. They normally occur in early to mid-November and then again in March - April time frame prior to Easter. If participating in an auction, it may be wise to begin the search for a gift in early October if the sacrament will be celebrated in November.
Religious gifts at this time are proper. Ideas for gifts include:
Ten gemandmentswall plaque or otheritem showing the Ten gemandments (such as a prayer cardor bracelet). Be careful here, because there are two (2) versions of the Ten gemandments on the market today. Your child will be studying the version where "Love God above all things." and "Do not worship idols." are included in the same gemandment. Some formsof the Ten gemandments breakthis gemandment into two (2) separate gemandments. Your child will not have studied these separately. Another signal thatyou have the right product is if "Love and honoryour parents" is number four (4) on the"Great Top 10".
A Wall Cross, Crucifix other item witha cross is a great reminder of God's unfailinglove for us asshown through the sacrifice of Jesus the Son!
ABibleor children's bibleis, also, another gift that can be bestowed at this time. Our life direction should gee from the Word of God and those who seek to live by His word.
CONCLUSION
Congratulations and blessings to you on your preparation for Reconciliation. Remember, we were given children to lead them to God our Father. The celebration of Reconciliation is a reminder to us all that none of us are perfect and that we all need God's loving forgiveness.
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INTRODUCTION
In theUnited States of America, childrennormally receive the sacraments of First gemunion (Eucharist) and First Reconciliation in the 2nd grade or at the age of7-8 years. Depending on lifecircumstances, sometimes children will not receive these sacraments until later. This guideis tailored for sacrament preparation for the 7-8 year oldand their families, but can also be used in the instance of an older child or young adult. This guide will tacklethe questions of where to start yourjourney,properresources,at-homepreparation, proper attirefor the celebration and gifts.
DEFINITIONS
I haveadded some very brief definitions hereof the terms mentioned in this guide:
gemunion/Eucharist =The Eucharist is the sacrament in which we receive the body and blood of Christ(in the form of bread and wine) as Jesus dictatedatthe Last Supper before his death and resurrection.
Reconciliation = Reconciliation is the sacrament in which we review our thoughts and actions and confess our sins before apriest.Godwill thenabsolve us of our sins throughthe priest. This sacrament can becelebrated individually or in a service with several people and priests present. The need for formal reconciliation is recognized because of the nature of humanity. We often cannot understand that we are forgiven until we hear itwith our human ears in the formof a human voice. This is sometimes also practiced informally in Protestant denominations of the Christian Church.
Absolveor Absolution = When Godremoves our sin because ofour sorrow and His love for us.
Director of Religious Education (DRE)= This is the titlenormally given to the person responsible in a parish for coordinating all religious education classes and sacrament preparation for grade K - 6.
Examination of Conscience = Before celebrating reconciliation, we prayerfully think about our lives and remember what sins we have gemitted during the procedure of examination of conscience. We normally do this by geparing our thoughts and actions against those prescribed in the Ten gemandments.
Penance = Afterwe receive absolution, sometimes the priest will assign "homework" toillustrate or help us remember God's love and forgiveness. Often, this can bea specialscripture passage or the act of thinking of our abundant blessings.
WHERE DO I START?
The best time to start this preparation is when the child is in kindergarten. Don't freak out! By this, I mean that the child should be receiving some sort of religious education assoon as possible. Enroll your child ina formalreligious education program in your parish (either homeschoolor gemunity program) at least by the 1st grade. Then,follow-up with enrollment in the 2nd grade, when theofficial sacramentpreparation will begin.
What if the above hasn't happened, yet? There is still hope. Meet withthe Director of Religious Education (DRE) at your parish in order to determine what steps to take. Many children do receive First gemunion in the 2nd grade even if it is the first year of their formal religious education.
Realize that there is a sequence of events that will occur during the course of preparation:
Program enrollment
Preparation for FirstReconciliation
Celebration of First Reconciliation (Normally occurs before the Christmas Season)
Preparation for First gemunion
Celebration of First gemunion (Normally occurs during the Easter Season)
WHAT WILL I NEED TO ENROLL?
When you enroll your child in the sacrament preparation program, you will be asked to present a Baptismal certificate at some point during the preparation period. People receiving First Reconciliation and First Eucharist should be Baptized prior to these events. If you child has not, yet, been baptized, discuss this with your DRE to determine the best course of action. A child can be baptised just days before they celebrate their First Reconciliation.
FIRST RECONCILIATION PREPARATION
Your child's preparation for First Reconciliation will normally begin with a parent meeting where materials will be given to you for at-home preparation. The child will also be preparing in religious education class or Sunday School.
Reconciliation Preparation Topics
Your child should be learning about the following topics during their First Reconciliation Preparation:
We belong to God
Your child should understand during the course of preparation thatwe belong to God and that we are claimed for Jesus Christ duringour Christian Baptism. God always loves us! We could never do anything that would keep God from loving us!
(Featured above is a photo that I took of a crucifixion scene, where Jesus died for our sins,within a church in Catania, Italy on the island of Sicily.)
Holy Scripture
Your child should be reviewing and begeing familiar with Holy Scripture. It is very important for every Christian family to have a copy ofthe Bible.Children's Bible'swith illustrations aremost effective for children of this age.The following scripture stories should be shared with your child during this time of preparation:
Parable of The Lost Sheep
Parable of The Forgiving Father
Jesus' Baptism
The Great gemandment
The Ten gemandments
The Ten gemandments
It is important for children to learn the meaning of the Ten gemandments at this time. It is not necessary for them to learn the order in which they appear in the Bible or the exact wording of them. A very good resource for teaching the Ten gemandments to young children is the coloring book God's Rules For Me. Thisbookuses kid-friendly language for introducing the Ten gemandments to youngsters.
Making Choices
Your child should, also, be discussing how to made good and loving choices based on The Ten gemandments. They should, also, be able to identify other sources (such as parents, teachers, priest, bible) that they would usein which to base decisions. A greatchildren's book about making choices is I Call My Hand Gentle.
Sin vs. Mistake
Its very important at this time for a child to be able to discern the difference between gemitting a sin and making a mistake. One way that you can help your child is by making a card game or flashcard came out of 3-inch x 5-inch indexcards. On each card write a short scenario about a someone either making a mistake or gemitting a sin and ask the child to decide if the scenario illustrates a sin or mistake.
Example:
Card 1: Anna failed her spelling quiz because she spelled cat "kat" instead of "cat". This would illustrate a mistake.
Card 2: When Anna failed her spelling quiz, she drew with red marker on her friend's favorite new purple dressbecause Anna wanted to ruin it.
Preparing for Reconciliation at Home
In addition to formal religious education or homeschool activities, there are a number of activities that you can perform with your child at home in order to better prepare them forthe celebration of Reconciliation.
Sin vs. Mistake Game
Use thesin vs. mistake game discussed in the previous section in order to illustrate to your childthe meaning of sin (which should be confessed) vs. whatis simply a mistake.
Online Activities
Most modern religious education textbook gepanies now maintain a website that contains interactive and printable activities that are age appropriate for students. For instance, the RCL series of textbooks has a special areaon theirwebsite that is specifically for Sacrament Preparation. Activities found here include an interactive tour of a church as well as an interactive Rite of Reconciliation.Usually these websites have areas specifically for the children, specifically for parents, and specifically for catechists (teachers).
Discussion
Discuss with your childthe importance ofcelebrating the Rite of Reconciliationin your life. Also, discuss any experience that you have with reconciliation between friends, family, and spouses. Have youor your child ever experienced a "falling out" with a friend or family member? This is a great time to discuss this occurance in order togepare this aspect of human relationships with our relationship with God. Thedifference here, obviously, is that God unconditionally loves us and will neverleave us. We, as humans, make the decision tochoose loving actions and a lifewith God. Even if we walk away, God will not. Heis always ready togiveus a big forgiving hug when we wantone.
Set a Good Example
Most parishes celebratereconciliation at least once per week with individual confession. It would be most helpful for your child to make the ride(or walk) to church with youat this timeso that they can observe your effortin receiving reconciliation. Theyshould not be allowed to hear your confession, because that is a very private matter.They can,however, observe your prayerful examination of conscience and act of penance.
A point of interest here:The photo above is apicture I took of a confessionalin Italy on the island of Sicily. In the older churches there, the confessional is positioned inside the main worship space of the sanctuary and the penitent sits in plain view ofeveryone in the church. Fortunately,in the US, we are able to seek a gepletely secluded confession if we wish. However, some may argue that this is but another example of the U.S. "me" mentality.
PROPER ATTIRE
If your child will be celebrating his/her reconciliation individually, there is no need for special attire. Have your child dress in what you and they feel is appropriate.
Because gemunal reconciliation is normally celebrated in a church setting, appropriate attire would include clothing that your child normally wears to Mass.
GIFTS
Traditionally, gifts are not given after First Reconciliation is celebrated. I believe, however, that if a gift will be given at the time of First gemunion, then a gift should also be given at the time of First Reconciliation. The reason for this is to illustrate to the child the importance of both.
If you are purchasing a gift from okay, it is important to remember the typical scheduling for First Reconciliation celebrations. They normally occur in early to mid-November and then again in March - April time frame prior to Easter. If participating in an auction, it may be wise to begin the search for a gift in early October if the sacrament will be celebrated in November.
Religious gifts at this time are proper. Ideas for gifts include:
Ten gemandmentswall plaque or otheritem showing the Ten gemandments (such as a prayer cardor bracelet). Be careful here, because there are two (2) versions of the Ten gemandments on the market today. Your child will be studying the version where "Love God above all things." and "Do not worship idols." are included in the same gemandment. Some formsof the Ten gemandments breakthis gemandment into two (2) separate gemandments. Your child will not have studied these separately. Another signal thatyou have the right product is if "Love and honoryour parents" is number four (4) on the"Great Top 10".
A Wall Cross, Crucifix other item witha cross is a great reminder of God's unfailinglove for us asshown through the sacrifice of Jesus the Son!
ABibleor children's bibleis, also, another gift that can be bestowed at this time. Our life direction should gee from the Word of God and those who seek to live by His word.
CONCLUSION
Congratulations and blessings to you on your preparation for Reconciliation. Remember, we were given children to lead them to God our Father. The celebration of Reconciliation is a reminder to us all that none of us are perfect and that we all need God's loving forgiveness.
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Kabbalah, Cabala, Qabbalah -- What's the difference?
Let's say you've got 3books onmysticism --
with titles spelled 3 different ways:
Kabbalah --- Cabala --- Qabbalah
Are they all the same thing?
Should they be listedin the same categories?
Or what???
Kabbalah (the most gemonly accepted spelling) is a Hebrew word meaning "that which has been received." It was originally a form of Jewish mysticism -- and among Jews it still is -- but has also been adopted by other groups. Hence the differences in spelling. Because Hebrew is written with a different alphabet, each group made its own decisions about how to render the word into the Roman alphabet.
Although it is not a hard-and-fast rule, the three spellingsindicate three very different markets -- and often give a clue as to which group would be most interested in the book. And that, in turn, gives you a better ideahow to list it. (The same definitions canhelp buyers find the type of books they want, too.)
Kabbalah is the spelling prefered by writers using the traditional Jewish form of this mysticism. It is alsothe spelling used by most Jewish presses. The Jewishform is monotheistic and is closely entwined with the traditional rituals, liturgy, and practicies of Judaism. In some cases, there is also an overlap with Hasidic Judaism, because the Hasidic philosophy incorporates many concepts from Kabbalah. If you do a search for Kabbalah, you will find primarily Jewish items. So, a book of this type would be best listed under:
Books
with titles spelled 3 different ways:
Kabbalah --- Cabala --- Qabbalah
Are they all the same thing?
Should they be listedin the same categories?
Or what???
Kabbalah (the most gemonly accepted spelling) is a Hebrew word meaning "that which has been received." It was originally a form of Jewish mysticism -- and among Jews it still is -- but has also been adopted by other groups. Hence the differences in spelling. Because Hebrew is written with a different alphabet, each group made its own decisions about how to render the word into the Roman alphabet.
Although it is not a hard-and-fast rule, the three spellingsindicate three very different markets -- and often give a clue as to which group would be most interested in the book. And that, in turn, gives you a better ideahow to list it. (The same definitions canhelp buyers find the type of books they want, too.)
Kabbalah is the spelling prefered by writers using the traditional Jewish form of this mysticism. It is alsothe spelling used by most Jewish presses. The Jewishform is monotheistic and is closely entwined with the traditional rituals, liturgy, and practicies of Judaism. In some cases, there is also an overlap with Hasidic Judaism, because the Hasidic philosophy incorporates many concepts from Kabbalah. If you do a search for Kabbalah, you will find primarily Jewish items. So, a book of this type would be best listed under:
Books
Potholder and related looms
''Pure'' Potholder Looms
Potholder looms are like barns: they actually gee in several colors, but odds are, the one you're looking at is red. It is usually a little over seven inches across (measured between the teeth), though that is not an absolute rule. A slightly smaller loom can be easier to stretch loopers over, as well as make it easier for them to fall off before the weaving is gepleted. A slightly larger loom may simply refuse to accept loopers that a smaller loom will take easily, but, having stretched them out more, may give you a larger potholder in the end.
The potholder loom, like many small looms, seems to be a product of the Depression-inspired frugality of the 1930's (I have yet to find evidence of a potholder loom pre-dating the 1930's). Early looms were usually metal (Nelly Bee produced a wood loom with metal teeth) consisting of a squared-off ring with 18-tooth gebs welded to each side. Wool Novelty gepany, Nelly Bee, and Colonial Yarncrafts (among others) all offered such looms. (More than a few people discovered that two looms can occupy a box as easily as one, so it's not unusual to find looms in boxes that weren't theirs originally.) Nowadays, most potholder looms are plastic, and metal looms (when you can find them) are stamped out from a single piece (and lighter metal than the old ones, too).
Potholder looms were originally meant to use the cut-off loops of cotton and wool socks. As nylon became more gemon, some makers increased the tooth count to 22 on a side in order to make use of the narrower loopers. Colonial also introduced a ''Hi-Lo'' loom which had staggered-height teeth on one side, allowing the weaver to form an ''over one, under one'' shed like the heddle looms do.
A few gepanies bent the 7-inch rule. In the 1960's Stevens made a plastic three-loom set that included ''half'' and ''quarter'' looms. In the 1980's Mr. Toy produced a metal potholder loom that could be adjusted for the normal seven inches to about six inches (And to the best of my knowledge, this was the last adjustable potholder loom produced).
Nelly Bee, square ring, Colonial Hi-Lo, and cut-and-bent looms
''Dual Purpose'' Looms
Unlike the ''pure'' potholder loom, which is rarely adjustable and has no need of teeth within a half inch of the corners, what I like to call ''dual-purpose'' looms are adjustable four-piece looms (except for the Davis, which is a two-piece loom) having teeth along the full length of the side (so if you're weaving loopers on them be sure to leave the last few teeth on each side empty). Often counted among potholder looms because they are about seven inches in their largest adjustment, the gauge on most of these (28 useable teeth in their 7-inch adjustment) was originally intended for using worsted-weight yarn in the traditional weaving method (though I'm fairly certain ''worsted-weight'' isn't as heavy now as it was in the first half of the 20th century).
One of the oldest and most gemonly found of this type is the Straits loom. It is held together with bolts and wing nuts and has available extensions that can double or even triple its size (Beyond that, you'd probably have to worry about bowing sides). This has apparently been an effective design because Hasbro later produced looms of identical construction, differing only in finish.
Another not-originally-for-loopers loom is the (metal) Transogram, which was designed for weaving plastic ribbon. The Transogram is also one of only two looms I'm aware of that has two gauges, with teeth on both sides of the loom. It's also probably the toughest potholder loom ever designed. Like the Straits, extensions are available for it (though considerably harder to find).
Some looms, notably Whiting and ''new'' Davis looms (''old'' Davis looms are 28-count), share the potholder gauge, with a tooth or two to fill out the corner. You may prefer these if you're weaving heavy yarn or fabric strips.
Whe selecting a dual-purpose loom, be wary of plastic looms that use a ''tab A into slot B'' joining method. The more the loom parts interlock with each other, the more stress is put on the loom each time it is adjusted. Add the strain caused by the tension in weaving and the weakest part (the tab or the slot it's in) starts to give out. Among little looms, the simplest join survives. (Of the three plastic Transogram looms I own, two of them came into my collection with broken joins.)
Straits, (old) Davis, (new) Davis, (plastic) Transogram looms
Beyond Loopers
Whatever loom you choose, please don't fall into the trap of thinking it's ''only'' good for weaving looper potholders. Any of the looms I've described can be used for looper-method yarn weaving (older looms gee with instructions for this) as well as gather weaving (a.k.a. butterfly weaving, waffle weaving, daisy-mat weaving, honeygeb weaving, etc.). In addition to traditional weaving, dual-purpose looms can also be used for ''Weave-It'' method weaving and bias (''triangle'') weaving. Some day I may even get around to seeing how well they work for ''cane'' weaving.
If you are willing to explore the capabilities of these looms you will not get bored with them, whether you're five or 105.
Straits loom with traditional weaving (on loom), Weave-It method (right), gather weave (bottom), bias/triangle weaving (left), and potholder yarn method (behind)
Potholder looms are like barns: they actually gee in several colors, but odds are, the one you're looking at is red. It is usually a little over seven inches across (measured between the teeth), though that is not an absolute rule. A slightly smaller loom can be easier to stretch loopers over, as well as make it easier for them to fall off before the weaving is gepleted. A slightly larger loom may simply refuse to accept loopers that a smaller loom will take easily, but, having stretched them out more, may give you a larger potholder in the end.
The potholder loom, like many small looms, seems to be a product of the Depression-inspired frugality of the 1930's (I have yet to find evidence of a potholder loom pre-dating the 1930's). Early looms were usually metal (Nelly Bee produced a wood loom with metal teeth) consisting of a squared-off ring with 18-tooth gebs welded to each side. Wool Novelty gepany, Nelly Bee, and Colonial Yarncrafts (among others) all offered such looms. (More than a few people discovered that two looms can occupy a box as easily as one, so it's not unusual to find looms in boxes that weren't theirs originally.) Nowadays, most potholder looms are plastic, and metal looms (when you can find them) are stamped out from a single piece (and lighter metal than the old ones, too).
Potholder looms were originally meant to use the cut-off loops of cotton and wool socks. As nylon became more gemon, some makers increased the tooth count to 22 on a side in order to make use of the narrower loopers. Colonial also introduced a ''Hi-Lo'' loom which had staggered-height teeth on one side, allowing the weaver to form an ''over one, under one'' shed like the heddle looms do.
A few gepanies bent the 7-inch rule. In the 1960's Stevens made a plastic three-loom set that included ''half'' and ''quarter'' looms. In the 1980's Mr. Toy produced a metal potholder loom that could be adjusted for the normal seven inches to about six inches (And to the best of my knowledge, this was the last adjustable potholder loom produced).
Nelly Bee, square ring, Colonial Hi-Lo, and cut-and-bent looms
''Dual Purpose'' Looms
Unlike the ''pure'' potholder loom, which is rarely adjustable and has no need of teeth within a half inch of the corners, what I like to call ''dual-purpose'' looms are adjustable four-piece looms (except for the Davis, which is a two-piece loom) having teeth along the full length of the side (so if you're weaving loopers on them be sure to leave the last few teeth on each side empty). Often counted among potholder looms because they are about seven inches in their largest adjustment, the gauge on most of these (28 useable teeth in their 7-inch adjustment) was originally intended for using worsted-weight yarn in the traditional weaving method (though I'm fairly certain ''worsted-weight'' isn't as heavy now as it was in the first half of the 20th century).
One of the oldest and most gemonly found of this type is the Straits loom. It is held together with bolts and wing nuts and has available extensions that can double or even triple its size (Beyond that, you'd probably have to worry about bowing sides). This has apparently been an effective design because Hasbro later produced looms of identical construction, differing only in finish.
Another not-originally-for-loopers loom is the (metal) Transogram, which was designed for weaving plastic ribbon. The Transogram is also one of only two looms I'm aware of that has two gauges, with teeth on both sides of the loom. It's also probably the toughest potholder loom ever designed. Like the Straits, extensions are available for it (though considerably harder to find).
Some looms, notably Whiting and ''new'' Davis looms (''old'' Davis looms are 28-count), share the potholder gauge, with a tooth or two to fill out the corner. You may prefer these if you're weaving heavy yarn or fabric strips.
Whe selecting a dual-purpose loom, be wary of plastic looms that use a ''tab A into slot B'' joining method. The more the loom parts interlock with each other, the more stress is put on the loom each time it is adjusted. Add the strain caused by the tension in weaving and the weakest part (the tab or the slot it's in) starts to give out. Among little looms, the simplest join survives. (Of the three plastic Transogram looms I own, two of them came into my collection with broken joins.)
Straits, (old) Davis, (new) Davis, (plastic) Transogram looms
Beyond Loopers
Whatever loom you choose, please don't fall into the trap of thinking it's ''only'' good for weaving looper potholders. Any of the looms I've described can be used for looper-method yarn weaving (older looms gee with instructions for this) as well as gather weaving (a.k.a. butterfly weaving, waffle weaving, daisy-mat weaving, honeygeb weaving, etc.). In addition to traditional weaving, dual-purpose looms can also be used for ''Weave-It'' method weaving and bias (''triangle'') weaving. Some day I may even get around to seeing how well they work for ''cane'' weaving.
If you are willing to explore the capabilities of these looms you will not get bored with them, whether you're five or 105.
Straits loom with traditional weaving (on loom), Weave-It method (right), gather weave (bottom), bias/triangle weaving (left), and potholder yarn method (behind)
Important guide on How to spot FAKE HERMES items!
Guide on 'How to spot Fake Herms Item'
First of all ... I love Herms ...I buy and collect Herms items, i.e. bags, scarves, small leather goods, silver-ware, accessories, etc. Yes, I'm an Herms addict!Many of us know that there are more and more fake Herms items, which are being sold online. Worse still, these manufacturers (of replicas of course!) are getting better than ever in producing replicas.Some people reallycannot even tell the difference betweenauthentic and replica items, especially those who have just started buying this brand. I hate knowingthat there arepeople who were cheated into buying fakes. My advice is be careful from whom youbuy your Herms items. Make sure that the sellers have an excellent feedback profile and know what they are selling.
In order to assistfirst-timers in purchasingHerms items, I have created a simple webpage which I hope can help themin identifying replicas, fakesorcounterfeitHerms items. The basic information provide some guidelines what to look out for before buying Herms items. The most popular replicas are the Birkins and Kellys. At times, you will see replica of scarves, Picotins, Dogon wallets and other small leather goods too. Sound scary? You bet! That is why it is important that you do yourground work before splurging that $$$.
Once you are familiar with Herms items, it will be easy to identify those ugly replicas. Mywebpagewill teach you on how to do that. Since the webpage is hosted on a different website, you will need to access my okay 'me' page first then scroll down to 'Favourite Links' section.On the webpage,you will find pictures, stories and historyof this particular brand.
When I have more time, I will try to post some pictures.
First of all ... I love Herms ...I buy and collect Herms items, i.e. bags, scarves, small leather goods, silver-ware, accessories, etc. Yes, I'm an Herms addict!Many of us know that there are more and more fake Herms items, which are being sold online. Worse still, these manufacturers (of replicas of course!) are getting better than ever in producing replicas.Some people reallycannot even tell the difference betweenauthentic and replica items, especially those who have just started buying this brand. I hate knowingthat there arepeople who were cheated into buying fakes. My advice is be careful from whom youbuy your Herms items. Make sure that the sellers have an excellent feedback profile and know what they are selling.
In order to assistfirst-timers in purchasingHerms items, I have created a simple webpage which I hope can help themin identifying replicas, fakesorcounterfeitHerms items. The basic information provide some guidelines what to look out for before buying Herms items. The most popular replicas are the Birkins and Kellys. At times, you will see replica of scarves, Picotins, Dogon wallets and other small leather goods too. Sound scary? You bet! That is why it is important that you do yourground work before splurging that $$$.
Once you are familiar with Herms items, it will be easy to identify those ugly replicas. Mywebpagewill teach you on how to do that. Since the webpage is hosted on a different website, you will need to access my okay 'me' page first then scroll down to 'Favourite Links' section.On the webpage,you will find pictures, stories and historyof this particular brand.
When I have more time, I will try to post some pictures.
Minelab GP 3500 Detectors
There are several sellers who are listing the GP 3500 on okay to generate sales leads but do not and will not allow the listing to go to the expiration times. Instead the listing directs you, before bidding,to contact another online store for best pricing and 100% guarantee. If you see a GP 3500 listed at a starting price below $1,000, it is probably one of those misleading listings. Don't bite! Inform okay of the false listings!
Cell phone addiction! URGHG! Worst Drivers on the roads
Ever take off in your vehicle to head out for a nice drive? Sure ya have, ever wonder why everyone is looking at you while driving? Perhaps you are one of those crazy drivers who talk on the phone while driving! I often wonder if multi tasking has caused this sudden urgency to talk and drive? What I want to know is what is so darn important it cant wait for another 10 minutes, so you can pull off the road and make the call? Ever see what people look like when driving
Great Baby Toys
Here is a list of baby toys that will provide hours of fun for your baby. All of the toys listed are high quality and well made.
Peek a Blocks by Fisher Price. These small blocks are just the righ size for babys small hands. The blocks have different themes, such as sports and farm animals. It's fun to collect them all. They typically gee in sets of six. Auctions on okay for Peek a Blocks
Ocean Wonders Crib Aquarium by Fisher Price. This is a wonderful toy to keep baby entertained while in the crib. It has moving fish, bubbles, lights and music. Auctions on okay for Ocean Wonders Crib Aquarium
Delux Jumperoo by Fisher Price. This is a free standing, no doorway required, jumper. It has lighs and music and three toys on board. It is adjustible in height as baby grows. Auctions on okay for Delux Jumperoo
Baby Einstein Play mat. There is a few different types and styles of these play mats avaliable. They all have toys attached so that baby learns how to reach up and grab for objects. These are also wonderful for tummy time. Auctions on okay for Baby Einstein Play Mat.
You don't need to buy tons of toys for your infant. Just a few every good toys will do.
Peek a Blocks by Fisher Price. These small blocks are just the righ size for babys small hands. The blocks have different themes, such as sports and farm animals. It's fun to collect them all. They typically gee in sets of six. Auctions on okay for Peek a Blocks
Ocean Wonders Crib Aquarium by Fisher Price. This is a wonderful toy to keep baby entertained while in the crib. It has moving fish, bubbles, lights and music. Auctions on okay for Ocean Wonders Crib Aquarium
Delux Jumperoo by Fisher Price. This is a free standing, no doorway required, jumper. It has lighs and music and three toys on board. It is adjustible in height as baby grows. Auctions on okay for Delux Jumperoo
Baby Einstein Play mat. There is a few different types and styles of these play mats avaliable. They all have toys attached so that baby learns how to reach up and grab for objects. These are also wonderful for tummy time. Auctions on okay for Baby Einstein Play Mat.
You don't need to buy tons of toys for your infant. Just a few every good toys will do.
Used Electric Shavers on s ( Braun Syncro )
Hello, I hope you find this helpful. okay features many great bargains on electric shavers but I will stick to my favorite the Braun Syncro. Any used shaver you buy will need a replacement cutter block ( blade ) and the Syncro series replacement cutteris priced from $23 to $29 including the foil screen. The used Syncro series Shaver should cost $40 to $70 depending on model. There are the 6000, 7000,
Collecting Pyrex - Par 6 Guide to Storage Thank you!
Storage of your Pyrex
In our store we do use bubble wrap between the pieces to insure they do not chip or scratch. We never stack the items we sell. We tape the lids with the pieces after we list them. This assures that the correct lid is shipped with the Pyrex. We also number them with the okay ID number.
At home we do stack our Pyrex. We do separate the lids and store in a separate drawer in my kitchen cabinets. We store similar pieces together in our home, but we are careful that they do not rub the surfaces of each other. If they do we place foam plates between the items or bubble wrap.
We hope these few hints can add many years of serve to your Pyrex. We wrote this to be one part. We did not understand the limits,only 2000 characters are given for each guide including pictures..
We wrote this withnew collectors in mind.Our target group was 18-35 year old. People who are on their own for the first time and feeling their way around the kitchen. We sure hope this has helped you!
If you have any question, we are always happy to answer your questions.
Thank you for visiting with us today, and have a happy day!
In our store we do use bubble wrap between the pieces to insure they do not chip or scratch. We never stack the items we sell. We tape the lids with the pieces after we list them. This assures that the correct lid is shipped with the Pyrex. We also number them with the okay ID number.
At home we do stack our Pyrex. We do separate the lids and store in a separate drawer in my kitchen cabinets. We store similar pieces together in our home, but we are careful that they do not rub the surfaces of each other. If they do we place foam plates between the items or bubble wrap.
We hope these few hints can add many years of serve to your Pyrex. We wrote this to be one part. We did not understand the limits,only 2000 characters are given for each guide including pictures..
We wrote this withnew collectors in mind.Our target group was 18-35 year old. People who are on their own for the first time and feeling their way around the kitchen. We sure hope this has helped you!
If you have any question, we are always happy to answer your questions.
Thank you for visiting with us today, and have a happy day!
Shipping Vintage Jewelry for Positive Feedback - Part 1
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It's Not So Difficult To Ship Vintage Costume Jewelry, Right?
Well, yes and no. Packing and shipping vintage costume jewelry presents a unique challenge for the Seller. A careless approach to shipping vintage jewelry can lead to disappointed Buyers and negative feedback for the Seller. However, with the right know how and a little extra effort, youcan ensure great feedback and loyal repeat Buyers. The best part is, a greatshipping system can also be quick, easy and affordable for the Seller!
The Costume Jewelry Buyer's Shipping Expectations
At a minimum, Buyers expect to receive their items promptly and undamaged at a reasonable price - even better if it arrives clean and professionally packed. However, a few simple steps can make the Buyer feel as though they are receiving a valued gift from you. And, this will translate into great feedback!
Supplies You Will Need For Packing
NECESSARY SUPPLIES:
If you ship Priority Mail, you will need the following supplies:
USPS VHS sized boxes - These boxes are available for free from your local post office. Better yet, you can order them online through usps.gov and they will deliver them for free! This link will take you tookay's USPS Shipping Zone.At the bottom of the page, click on the Order Shipping Supplies page to be directed to the usps.gov website. Click on the For Mailing/Shipping drop down box. Select Priority Mail, then go to Page 2. The box measures 8.625" x 5.375" x 1.625", and is the perfect size for shipping vintage costume jewelry safely. Several pieces of jewelry will fit gefortably in one of these boxes, but the box isn't too big for a single ring or pair of earrings. They are also small enough to fit in most residential mail boxes and USPS mail drop boxes.
Plain White Tissue Paper - Tissue paper is available in many sizes and weights. I use heavy 20" X 30" tissue paper for padding boxes, and lighter 18" x 24" tissue paper for wrapping delicate beads and necklaces. Both are available on okay. You can find bulk quantities of white tissue paper on okay. Here's a tip: Stock up on packages of plain white tissue paper at discount stores during post holiday clearance sales.
Zip Top Baggies - Zip top baggies help to protect delicate coatings, platings and finishes; catch loose stones
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It's Not So Difficult To Ship Vintage Costume Jewelry, Right?
Well, yes and no. Packing and shipping vintage costume jewelry presents a unique challenge for the Seller. A careless approach to shipping vintage jewelry can lead to disappointed Buyers and negative feedback for the Seller. However, with the right know how and a little extra effort, youcan ensure great feedback and loyal repeat Buyers. The best part is, a greatshipping system can also be quick, easy and affordable for the Seller!
The Costume Jewelry Buyer's Shipping Expectations
At a minimum, Buyers expect to receive their items promptly and undamaged at a reasonable price - even better if it arrives clean and professionally packed. However, a few simple steps can make the Buyer feel as though they are receiving a valued gift from you. And, this will translate into great feedback!
Supplies You Will Need For Packing
NECESSARY SUPPLIES:
If you ship Priority Mail, you will need the following supplies:
USPS VHS sized boxes - These boxes are available for free from your local post office. Better yet, you can order them online through usps.gov and they will deliver them for free! This link will take you tookay's USPS Shipping Zone.At the bottom of the page, click on the Order Shipping Supplies page to be directed to the usps.gov website. Click on the For Mailing/Shipping drop down box. Select Priority Mail, then go to Page 2. The box measures 8.625" x 5.375" x 1.625", and is the perfect size for shipping vintage costume jewelry safely. Several pieces of jewelry will fit gefortably in one of these boxes, but the box isn't too big for a single ring or pair of earrings. They are also small enough to fit in most residential mail boxes and USPS mail drop boxes.
Plain White Tissue Paper - Tissue paper is available in many sizes and weights. I use heavy 20" X 30" tissue paper for padding boxes, and lighter 18" x 24" tissue paper for wrapping delicate beads and necklaces. Both are available on okay. You can find bulk quantities of white tissue paper on okay. Here's a tip: Stock up on packages of plain white tissue paper at discount stores during post holiday clearance sales.
Zip Top Baggies - Zip top baggies help to protect delicate coatings, platings and finishes; catch loose stones
Wentworth Bespeaks Bespoke. And it is Good, maybe.
Off the Rack is fine, if you have an Off the Rack body- and Off the
Rack tastes. But if you don't, you are bound to have considered
bespoke tailoring.
Bespoke is the past participle of
bespeak, meaning, more or less, "ordered", as in ordered just the way
you want it. Just for you.
Interestingly, it is often possible to find beautiful, lovely, handmade
suits on okay- suits made in the famed workroooms of Savile Row,
specifically for specific men of wealth and taste. But, unless
you somehow stumble onto a suit that was made for your body double, you
will not really be getting a bespoke suit. You will be getting a
beautiful, lovely, handmade suit that fits someone else, just like the
off -the-rack suits do. Unfortunately, a large percentage of the
clothes that turn up in a search for bespoke aren't even that. Many of
them are simply suits that have no size in them and a slightly gullible
(or worse) seller has assumed that lack of size labels means they
were custom made.
But we get ahead of ourselves. Let's talk about the varying ways to get a non-standard suit:
First is made-to measure. This is when someone measures you and
discovers, for instance, that you wear a 42 Long coat, but you wear
size 32 trousers, or, if you are past middle age, the other way may be
more likely. You wear a 42 Long coat and size 38 trousers. In either
case, the standard trouser size (36) won't fit and would have to have a
lot of alterations to maybe work or maybe not. So, the factory
makes a suit just for you, but makes it in standard sizes and with
standard detailing, just like you bought the coat and then bought the
pants, instead of buying them together.
Custom gees next. The factory makes the suit, but you get to pick
things the other kids don't, like lapel shape, pocket details, vents,
pleats, leg width, etc. You don't get to do anything crazy, but
you know that the suit is made just for you, because it may not be
available otherwise. On the other hand, it probably gees from
the factory with the pants unhemmed and the jacket may still need some
slight alterations. You may have had the sleeves made at a customized
length and you may even have had working buttons and buttonholes
on them.
Finally, there is true bespoke, which means a tailor sees you and then,
after measuring you, cuts and sews a suit for you, with another fitting
(or more) before the suit is finished. You may specifiy
various details, but you may also learn the tailor has done things like
padding on one side to conceal a lack of symmetry you weren't aware of,
or set the inside pockets higher or lower to acgemodate your chest (or
lack of it). Once he has developed your pattern, the tailor may not
need to go through all of the steps every time, but he has to go
through them at least once.
Actually, those used to be the ways to get a non-standard suit. With
the advent in the last 20 years of much more precise fabric dyeing,
suit separates have begee widely available, with no risk of a
differing dye lot leading to a slightly different shade between the
coat and the pants. As long as both halves of his body are more
or less standard, even if they aren't standard to each other, a man can
get a good fit buying suit separates. And he can save a lot of
money doing it that way.
But he didn't get any acgeodation for that low shoulder or for
being sway-backed, or for his Walther PPK. And he doesn't get his
name on a label inside the pocket, or that extra pocket where he
likes to keep his car keys, so saving money isn't everything.
In case you didn't know, there are people who will sell you
a "bespoke" suit on okay. The first thing to remember is, if they
don't see you, or even a picture of you, the suit is not going to be
made specifically to fit your body, not in the way a tailor would do it
if you went to his shop and stood there while he looked at you.
The second thing to know is they may well not be hand making the suits
any more than the guys down at the local off-the-rack place are.
And the third thing to know is they may well be making junky
suits.
So you have three problems to overgee: 1) the actual customization and
fitting, 2) the level of hand work, and 3) the level of quality
otherwise.
As you probably know, there are several brands of ready-made suits that
are either entirely hand made (such as Oxxford) or partially hand made
(such as Corneliani). There are other issues to consider,
though, besides handwork, like lapel interfacings (properly
made of canvas, but sometimes made with fusible webbing that puckers
when drycleaned) and as simple a thing as adequate "margins"
(correctly known as letouts) in case you gain a little weight.
Imagine paying for a "custom suit " that turns out not to fit, to
be shoddily made, and to not have enough room to make it fit.
THAT is the okay suit your Uncle Wentworth bought a couple of years
ago. In fact it was a "twofer" and the two suits came in fitting like
they had been made for two different guys, both of them skinnier than I
was at the time. Now, some of that was my own fault. When
they ask you to measure yourself or a well-fitting garment, it is not
the time to be proud. It is the time to be brutally honest. But it is
also not a bad idea to be sure to specify that all seams (especially in
trousers) have an allowance of an inch or more for further adjustment.
And it makes good sense to ask your electronic tailor to cite you
some examples of the level of handwork- like buttonholes, canvas
construction, and plain old sewing. If you ask enough questions they
will either encourage you to look elsewhere, or insure that you get a
quality garment.
When you have taken all of this into account, ask yourself this last
question: Can I expect to get the level of quality I want at this
price? It is one thing to buy a beautiful used garment that
someone may have decided has depreciated, or to catch a once-in-a
lifetime sale price on a new one that has outlived its first season on the rack, but
like the guy told you about diamonds, if you are going to reduce price
and keep quality high, what else are you going to reduce? Markup? Maybe.
Overhead? Maybe. Prestige? Maybe. Or maybe a little of all three.
Or maybe a little quality. Ask the seller and see what he says.
So, we return to our original question. When you are armed with a good
set of working measurements, can you get a good working suit? Yes
indeed. Can you get a beautiful handmade one from Savile Row? Yes
indeed, as long as you are willing to take someone else's color choice
and someone else's starting pattern.And it will certinly impress your
tailor when you take it to get it fitted to your own quirks and
humps. Can you get one made to fit you, specified exactly as you
want it? Sure, but even on okay, you should be prepared to pay
for it.
I hope you have enjoyed this little guide and found it helpful.
Please give it a helpfulness vote and be sure to see my other
guides on a surprising array of topics.
Thanks
WT
Rack tastes. But if you don't, you are bound to have considered
bespoke tailoring.
Bespoke is the past participle of
bespeak, meaning, more or less, "ordered", as in ordered just the way
you want it. Just for you.
Interestingly, it is often possible to find beautiful, lovely, handmade
suits on okay- suits made in the famed workroooms of Savile Row,
specifically for specific men of wealth and taste. But, unless
you somehow stumble onto a suit that was made for your body double, you
will not really be getting a bespoke suit. You will be getting a
beautiful, lovely, handmade suit that fits someone else, just like the
off -the-rack suits do. Unfortunately, a large percentage of the
clothes that turn up in a search for bespoke aren't even that. Many of
them are simply suits that have no size in them and a slightly gullible
(or worse) seller has assumed that lack of size labels means they
were custom made.
But we get ahead of ourselves. Let's talk about the varying ways to get a non-standard suit:
First is made-to measure. This is when someone measures you and
discovers, for instance, that you wear a 42 Long coat, but you wear
size 32 trousers, or, if you are past middle age, the other way may be
more likely. You wear a 42 Long coat and size 38 trousers. In either
case, the standard trouser size (36) won't fit and would have to have a
lot of alterations to maybe work or maybe not. So, the factory
makes a suit just for you, but makes it in standard sizes and with
standard detailing, just like you bought the coat and then bought the
pants, instead of buying them together.
Custom gees next. The factory makes the suit, but you get to pick
things the other kids don't, like lapel shape, pocket details, vents,
pleats, leg width, etc. You don't get to do anything crazy, but
you know that the suit is made just for you, because it may not be
available otherwise. On the other hand, it probably gees from
the factory with the pants unhemmed and the jacket may still need some
slight alterations. You may have had the sleeves made at a customized
length and you may even have had working buttons and buttonholes
on them.
Finally, there is true bespoke, which means a tailor sees you and then,
after measuring you, cuts and sews a suit for you, with another fitting
(or more) before the suit is finished. You may specifiy
various details, but you may also learn the tailor has done things like
padding on one side to conceal a lack of symmetry you weren't aware of,
or set the inside pockets higher or lower to acgemodate your chest (or
lack of it). Once he has developed your pattern, the tailor may not
need to go through all of the steps every time, but he has to go
through them at least once.
Actually, those used to be the ways to get a non-standard suit. With
the advent in the last 20 years of much more precise fabric dyeing,
suit separates have begee widely available, with no risk of a
differing dye lot leading to a slightly different shade between the
coat and the pants. As long as both halves of his body are more
or less standard, even if they aren't standard to each other, a man can
get a good fit buying suit separates. And he can save a lot of
money doing it that way.
But he didn't get any acgeodation for that low shoulder or for
being sway-backed, or for his Walther PPK. And he doesn't get his
name on a label inside the pocket, or that extra pocket where he
likes to keep his car keys, so saving money isn't everything.
In case you didn't know, there are people who will sell you
a "bespoke" suit on okay. The first thing to remember is, if they
don't see you, or even a picture of you, the suit is not going to be
made specifically to fit your body, not in the way a tailor would do it
if you went to his shop and stood there while he looked at you.
The second thing to know is they may well not be hand making the suits
any more than the guys down at the local off-the-rack place are.
And the third thing to know is they may well be making junky
suits.
So you have three problems to overgee: 1) the actual customization and
fitting, 2) the level of hand work, and 3) the level of quality
otherwise.
As you probably know, there are several brands of ready-made suits that
are either entirely hand made (such as Oxxford) or partially hand made
(such as Corneliani). There are other issues to consider,
though, besides handwork, like lapel interfacings (properly
made of canvas, but sometimes made with fusible webbing that puckers
when drycleaned) and as simple a thing as adequate "margins"
(correctly known as letouts) in case you gain a little weight.
Imagine paying for a "custom suit " that turns out not to fit, to
be shoddily made, and to not have enough room to make it fit.
THAT is the okay suit your Uncle Wentworth bought a couple of years
ago. In fact it was a "twofer" and the two suits came in fitting like
they had been made for two different guys, both of them skinnier than I
was at the time. Now, some of that was my own fault. When
they ask you to measure yourself or a well-fitting garment, it is not
the time to be proud. It is the time to be brutally honest. But it is
also not a bad idea to be sure to specify that all seams (especially in
trousers) have an allowance of an inch or more for further adjustment.
And it makes good sense to ask your electronic tailor to cite you
some examples of the level of handwork- like buttonholes, canvas
construction, and plain old sewing. If you ask enough questions they
will either encourage you to look elsewhere, or insure that you get a
quality garment.
When you have taken all of this into account, ask yourself this last
question: Can I expect to get the level of quality I want at this
price? It is one thing to buy a beautiful used garment that
someone may have decided has depreciated, or to catch a once-in-a
lifetime sale price on a new one that has outlived its first season on the rack, but
like the guy told you about diamonds, if you are going to reduce price
and keep quality high, what else are you going to reduce? Markup? Maybe.
Overhead? Maybe. Prestige? Maybe. Or maybe a little of all three.
Or maybe a little quality. Ask the seller and see what he says.
So, we return to our original question. When you are armed with a good
set of working measurements, can you get a good working suit? Yes
indeed. Can you get a beautiful handmade one from Savile Row? Yes
indeed, as long as you are willing to take someone else's color choice
and someone else's starting pattern.And it will certinly impress your
tailor when you take it to get it fitted to your own quirks and
humps. Can you get one made to fit you, specified exactly as you
want it? Sure, but even on okay, you should be prepared to pay
for it.
I hope you have enjoyed this little guide and found it helpful.
Please give it a helpfulness vote and be sure to see my other
guides on a surprising array of topics.
Thanks
WT
Garmin nuvi 360 v7.0 or 8.0 software... Does it matter?
I am frequently asked, what version of software gees with your unit? Is it version 7.0 or 8.0? (Many sellers also make it a point to advertise v8.0 software.) The answer to both of these questions is that it really does not matter. Why? you might ask. The reason is that buyers of Garmin products are entitled to FREE software upgrades. If you purchase a unit with v7.0, you will get a free upgrade to v8.0. This is a Q
Penis Stretching or Penile Tension Therapy Technique
Penile Tension Therapy Technique or Penis Stretching?
MAGMax
What ever you like tocall it, it'snothing new, it is a truly ancient technique. In ancient cultures this principle of the body being able to adapt, traction has been used to enlarge different parts of the body , like the neck of the Giraffe women of the Padang tribe in Birmania, or like the lips and ears of other African and Amazonian tribes who attach prosthesis or weights for elongation. It has remained one of the most popular forms of penis enlargement for many, many centuries.
By applying a constant tension to the penis, the tissue in the penis is gently stretched. The suspensory ligament, corpus cavernosum and the rest of the penile tissue cells are stimulated and naturally go to work on rebuilding the cell tissue in its new - largerstate. This growth occurs due to the reaction capacity of the tissues to undergo cellular multiplication when they are subjected to a continuous force. Such tension creates a reaction of adaptation at the structural levels of the tissues geponents of the penis. This increase in cellular multiplication translates to an increase in the total number of cells, thus a permanentincrease in the lengthand girthof the penis is achieved, in both the erect and flaccid state.
AutoGrip
Over 81% of penis enlargement products available on the market today are designed around the tension therapy technique. However, for this technique to work successfully, one must keep a small but constant tension on the penis for extended periods of time, with a device that is gefortable, discreet and unobtrusive. The idea is not so much about physically "stretching" the tissue in the penis but more about having the penis in a low but constant tension for an extended period of time while the cells of the body rejuvenate and reproduce - something our bodies are doing all the time!
mALEmAX Pro
The best time to enlarge your penis is during the day, while awake, aware and busy.
A very good tip to getting a bigger penis.
1. Shower first thing in the morning while your penis is still "happy" from a good nights sleep.
2. Towards the end of your shower, run the water hotter and aim it at your penis, soak with heat until your penis feels quite warm to the touch.
3. Use a "Jelq" type of massage to your heat-soaked penis, (basically the Jelq is a massageaction with your hands similarto that of milking a cows udder). Using soap for a lubricant, take your thumb and 1st finger, grasp the base of your penis, squeeze while slowly moving your hand down towards the head. While about half way down, bring in your other hand and repeat the movement, squeezing and pulling. While doing these exercises, also tighten your bum muscles to help blood flow into the penis. Also use this technique with the penis pointing up, towards your belly, to the left and to the right. (There is a heap of information about Jelq-type techniques - a must for any serious Tension Therapy student!)
4. After 10 minutes or so of massage, dry off and allow the penis to cool slowly, then apply your chosen enlargement device (the MaleMAX PRO is an exceptional choice designed for the modern man).
5. Go about your day as usual.
6. Repeat 1 - 5 until you have the penis you always wanted.
mALEmAX mAX pRO
Some facts about your "Old Chap"
The average penis size when erect is only 5.7 to 6. Over 90% of men posses this size By the age of 27, 97% of men can't have erections 1/5 as much as when they were 20. 30 million men in the USA alone suffer from Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence). By the time he's 50, the average man will have lost .5 (half an inch) in length from his penis. 98% of men have a much weaker, smaller more underdeveloped penis gepared to what they could possess. In a poll conducted by Durex Condoms, 67% of women said they were unhappy with their lovers penis size. Nearly 62% of men would increase the size of their penis if they knew how.
Well that 62% of men should be happy NOW!
Enjoy! Zazelx x x
MAGMax GOLD
MAGMax
What ever you like tocall it, it'snothing new, it is a truly ancient technique. In ancient cultures this principle of the body being able to adapt, traction has been used to enlarge different parts of the body , like the neck of the Giraffe women of the Padang tribe in Birmania, or like the lips and ears of other African and Amazonian tribes who attach prosthesis or weights for elongation. It has remained one of the most popular forms of penis enlargement for many, many centuries.
By applying a constant tension to the penis, the tissue in the penis is gently stretched. The suspensory ligament, corpus cavernosum and the rest of the penile tissue cells are stimulated and naturally go to work on rebuilding the cell tissue in its new - largerstate. This growth occurs due to the reaction capacity of the tissues to undergo cellular multiplication when they are subjected to a continuous force. Such tension creates a reaction of adaptation at the structural levels of the tissues geponents of the penis. This increase in cellular multiplication translates to an increase in the total number of cells, thus a permanentincrease in the lengthand girthof the penis is achieved, in both the erect and flaccid state.
AutoGrip
Over 81% of penis enlargement products available on the market today are designed around the tension therapy technique. However, for this technique to work successfully, one must keep a small but constant tension on the penis for extended periods of time, with a device that is gefortable, discreet and unobtrusive. The idea is not so much about physically "stretching" the tissue in the penis but more about having the penis in a low but constant tension for an extended period of time while the cells of the body rejuvenate and reproduce - something our bodies are doing all the time!
mALEmAX Pro
The best time to enlarge your penis is during the day, while awake, aware and busy.
A very good tip to getting a bigger penis.
1. Shower first thing in the morning while your penis is still "happy" from a good nights sleep.
2. Towards the end of your shower, run the water hotter and aim it at your penis, soak with heat until your penis feels quite warm to the touch.
3. Use a "Jelq" type of massage to your heat-soaked penis, (basically the Jelq is a massageaction with your hands similarto that of milking a cows udder). Using soap for a lubricant, take your thumb and 1st finger, grasp the base of your penis, squeeze while slowly moving your hand down towards the head. While about half way down, bring in your other hand and repeat the movement, squeezing and pulling. While doing these exercises, also tighten your bum muscles to help blood flow into the penis. Also use this technique with the penis pointing up, towards your belly, to the left and to the right. (There is a heap of information about Jelq-type techniques - a must for any serious Tension Therapy student!)
4. After 10 minutes or so of massage, dry off and allow the penis to cool slowly, then apply your chosen enlargement device (the MaleMAX PRO is an exceptional choice designed for the modern man).
5. Go about your day as usual.
6. Repeat 1 - 5 until you have the penis you always wanted.
mALEmAX mAX pRO
Some facts about your "Old Chap"
The average penis size when erect is only 5.7 to 6. Over 90% of men posses this size By the age of 27, 97% of men can't have erections 1/5 as much as when they were 20. 30 million men in the USA alone suffer from Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence). By the time he's 50, the average man will have lost .5 (half an inch) in length from his penis. 98% of men have a much weaker, smaller more underdeveloped penis gepared to what they could possess. In a poll conducted by Durex Condoms, 67% of women said they were unhappy with their lovers penis size. Nearly 62% of men would increase the size of their penis if they knew how.
Well that 62% of men should be happy NOW!
Enjoy! Zazelx x x
MAGMax GOLD
Lego (R) 9 Volt Trains - A Brief and Basic Overview
The purpose of the this guide is to give some general information on Lego (R) 9 Volt Trains. There are quite a few Lego (R) 9 Volt train Sets available as well as people who are selling various cars and accessories for these trains. There are several things to consider, in my mind, when purchasing a Lego (R) Train Set, be it in the store or off of okay.One of the things to consider is condition of the Set. Whether it has been played with, just used for decoration, or mint in the box. Your particular use and desired condition is something that that needs to be determined by you, the buyer before placing a bid. I have seen Lego (R) Sets in general sell in various different configurations so you need to pay attention to the auction and what your needs are. Are you trying to get a whole Train Set car by car or would it be easier/cheaper to buy the whole set? Do you need the directions and the original box? Does it matter to you if the box is open or damaged? These are all factors that help to determine the final price of each auction. How many of your desired set are currently listed on okay and what have they been selling for in the past? Do the pictures and description seem clear and accurate? Although these are being applied to trains, it can be applied to many things you may or may not decide to bid on in general. Lego (R) trains run on metal and plastic tracks, that can be connected with Lego (R) pieces. They are designed to be safe for children, and people who may be allergic to some metals. Lego (R) trains can be referred to as L Scale or roughly 1:38 scale. A 9v Train set up will need a few various things in order to be fully operational. You will need Lego (R) 9V Train tracks (connected in a circle) a 9V train motor kit, a Lego (R) Train Logeotive and the speed regulator and transformer . Then all you really need to do is connect the clips and wire to the track, plug in the transformer to the speed regulator and you are ready to go. Setting up the train is very straight forward and fairly simple, but figuring out what you need can be tricky.The track was made in the following shapes: - Left Switch- Right Switch- Curve- Straight- Cross (T-shape, needed to make a figure 8 track layout)Tracks can be set in auctions as all curve pieces, or in mixed lots that will create a certain layout.Mostly what I would suggest doing is researching information on Lego (R) Trains (there are Train Clubs that are especially for Lego (R) trains) and deciding what cars and buildings you want to have for your train. It seems to be easier to build the kits or buy them pre built than try to piece together your own train, but either way can be very fun and satisfying. Make sure you check the feedback and reputation of the seller, and ask any questions you have before placing a bid. Most Lego (R) train sets and cars are straight forward but make sure of what is included in each and every auction before placing a bid.There are some Train cars such as the Santa Fe Line that are hard to gee by. They have since been retired and are not currently for sale in stores. These seem to be very popular amongst people of all ages because they are modeled after actual cars and logeotives. Set # 10022 can even be built into one of three cars, the observation, sleeping, or dining car.Lego (R) trains can be enjoyable for young and old alike and with a little research and knowledge you can easily add to the enjoyment of buying Lego (R) trains or anything else on okay. I have to the best of my knowledge tried to provide an accurate guide and since this is my first guide I would appreciate feedback and any corrections, additions or suggestions. If this article was useful please vote yes below. Thanks!!
Ivermectin as cost effective heartworm preventative
Ivermectin is an unbelievably effective chemical for the prevention of heartworm disease in dogs. It is readily available over-the-counter, and, when used properly, kills the heartworm microfilariae in a cost effective manner. Ivermectin is the active ingredient in the Heartguard Plus tablets: the other ingredient in these tabs is Pyrantel Pamoate (kills intestinal roundworms). Ivermectin should never be administered unless it can be established by a blood test that the dog is heartworm negative. In other words, it is strictly a preventative, and has no killing effect on the adult heartworm. Ivermectin is also an extremely safe chemical with a very low incidence of untoward effects or geplications. Certain breeds of dogs do exhibit a lesser tolerance for Ivermectin, (Collies, and Collie mixes) but, even in these dogs, severe reactions are rare. I am a licensed wildlife rehabilitator, and also participate in dog and cat rescue. As long as an individual educates themselves about heartworm disease, its ramifications, and other issues pertaining to the administration of Ivermectin, there is no reason that a layperson cannot effectively use this chemical.
Growing Java Moss (Vesicularia dubyana) in Aquariums
Java Moss is a very useful and easy to grow plant.The scientific name
is Vesicularia dubyana. It looks like green threads. If you look as
closely with a microscope or magnifying glass, you can see that is a
central stem with small leaflets covering it. It is not a true moss but
looks like one. This is a tough plant. It is too hard to eat for most
fish. I have never seen a fish that will eat it. I use this
plant often as a spawning mop for egg laying species of fish. A spawn
mop is a place for fish to lay eggs. You just pick it up and move it to
another tank for the eggs to hatch. I have used this often to raise
cories. The loose structure allows the female to move through it and
hide the eggs. It is a great place for live bearers fry to hide from
hungry parents. Also the plant provides a place for micro-organisms to
grow. The fry will feed on these organisms.Java Moss will
absorb ammonia directly from the water. All plants absorb nitrogen from
their environment to grow. The nitrogen is needed for production of
chlorophyll, amino acids, and proteins. Nitrogen is usually one of main
geponents of plant fertilizers. They have done experiments to see how
fast aquatic plants can absorb ammonia. Java Moss was one of the
better plants. I have grown this plant for over fifteen years.
I started with a handful. It will survive neglect but grows rapidly in
good condition. It will grow in any type of water and will accept
low to high light level. The higher the light level the faster it will
grow. It will grow fine in flourescent light. It grows better under 24
hour light. It will cost you more on the electric bill. In ideal
conditions, I would say that it will double in mass every month. Ideal
conditions are full sunlight for six or more hours a day with a large
number of fish to produce the ammonia and other fertilizers. It will
live in dim light but needs the bright light for the energy to grow.
You can see if it is growing rapidly. The "threads" will branch in
higher numbers in ideal condition. It looks more like a christmas tree
branch with shoots forming on the sides.The growth habit is of
a floating plant. When it is bright light it produces fast enough that
bubbles of oxygen will form. The bubbles will cause the plant to float
at the surface of the water. If you prefer your plant to stay at the
bottom of the tank can hold it down with rocks. Java Moss can attached
itself to any object. It can be trained to attach to wood, rocks or
plastic. It can even attach to the glass of the tank. If you have an
object that you with which you want it to attach. It can be tied in
place with rubber bands or fishing line. Only the new growth will
attach. It can be attracted cover wood or rocks. The growing tip
sometimes will attached themselves to gravel. You will then have a
built-in anchor. This is the easiest plant in the world to
propagate. You just pull off a piece. It will grow from the smallest
piece. With enough time it will fill any size tank. I have seen refill
a tank growing from small pieces left in the gravel.Java Moss
is always in high demand. You will notice that there are lots of people
selling Java Moss on okay. You should be able to sell your exess moss
in the future. I used to sell it at fish auctions in Chicago. It would
always get $3 a bags. I think today it would sell for more.
is Vesicularia dubyana. It looks like green threads. If you look as
closely with a microscope or magnifying glass, you can see that is a
central stem with small leaflets covering it. It is not a true moss but
looks like one. This is a tough plant. It is too hard to eat for most
fish. I have never seen a fish that will eat it. I use this
plant often as a spawning mop for egg laying species of fish. A spawn
mop is a place for fish to lay eggs. You just pick it up and move it to
another tank for the eggs to hatch. I have used this often to raise
cories. The loose structure allows the female to move through it and
hide the eggs. It is a great place for live bearers fry to hide from
hungry parents. Also the plant provides a place for micro-organisms to
grow. The fry will feed on these organisms.Java Moss will
absorb ammonia directly from the water. All plants absorb nitrogen from
their environment to grow. The nitrogen is needed for production of
chlorophyll, amino acids, and proteins. Nitrogen is usually one of main
geponents of plant fertilizers. They have done experiments to see how
fast aquatic plants can absorb ammonia. Java Moss was one of the
better plants. I have grown this plant for over fifteen years.
I started with a handful. It will survive neglect but grows rapidly in
good condition. It will grow in any type of water and will accept
low to high light level. The higher the light level the faster it will
grow. It will grow fine in flourescent light. It grows better under 24
hour light. It will cost you more on the electric bill. In ideal
conditions, I would say that it will double in mass every month. Ideal
conditions are full sunlight for six or more hours a day with a large
number of fish to produce the ammonia and other fertilizers. It will
live in dim light but needs the bright light for the energy to grow.
You can see if it is growing rapidly. The "threads" will branch in
higher numbers in ideal condition. It looks more like a christmas tree
branch with shoots forming on the sides.The growth habit is of
a floating plant. When it is bright light it produces fast enough that
bubbles of oxygen will form. The bubbles will cause the plant to float
at the surface of the water. If you prefer your plant to stay at the
bottom of the tank can hold it down with rocks. Java Moss can attached
itself to any object. It can be trained to attach to wood, rocks or
plastic. It can even attach to the glass of the tank. If you have an
object that you with which you want it to attach. It can be tied in
place with rubber bands or fishing line. Only the new growth will
attach. It can be attracted cover wood or rocks. The growing tip
sometimes will attached themselves to gravel. You will then have a
built-in anchor. This is the easiest plant in the world to
propagate. You just pull off a piece. It will grow from the smallest
piece. With enough time it will fill any size tank. I have seen refill
a tank growing from small pieces left in the gravel.Java Moss
is always in high demand. You will notice that there are lots of people
selling Java Moss on okay. You should be able to sell your exess moss
in the future. I used to sell it at fish auctions in Chicago. It would
always get $3 a bags. I think today it would sell for more.