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One of the biggest challenges for aspiring creative writers is generating ideas. Being able to write is one thing, but being able to write original thoughts is an entirely different ball game. It can be difficult to think of things as you are constantly being barraged with accomplished ideas whenever you read a book or watch a movie. Here are some tips on how to improve your own creative output.

First, write every day. The process of writing breeds ideas as you are stimulating your mind and forcing it to generate content. When you're left without ideas, just doing a general free write, either with a prompt or without can help you come up with unique ideas.

Second, provide stimulus for your brain. Doing activities will help you build a catalog of experiences from which you can draw upon when trying to write. Don't be afraid to try new things or go places you normally would avoid, for the good of the writing. If it makes a good story to tell a friend, it probably can make a good story for you to write.

Finally, share your ideas with other people. In forums of discussion, you'll find yourself expanding upon your ideas and also, getting more ideas from other peoples suggestions. In much the same way that plants need sunlight to grow, ideas need to be shared to develop.

These are just a few ways in which you can improve your craft as a writer and become more creative. So don't waste any time. Get out there, and get generating.

Sending texts out to girls is simple enough. You simply need to send a short message to a girl, offering to take her on a date. Ironically, though, this would also be the easiest way for girls to reject you. Since she cannot see you face-to-face or see the disappointment in your puppy dog eyes when she sends out a 'no', simply typing out that word is easy for her.

Therefore, what you have to do is make use of psychological prompts to get girls to say 'yes' to your date offers through text. Find out how now.

How To Ask A Girl Out Through Text And Actually Succeed

1. Make sure your very first message makes a lasting impression in her head. Even though she may delete your message from her inbox, you can ensure that she remembers you all throughout the day, even long after the message has been read. Again: make the message unforgettable.

First impressions always last and that counts in the world of texting, too. You need to type out each and every word, no matter how many accepted acronyms exist for it, to make you even more interesting in her eyes.

2. Flirt through text. Flirting through one-liners is harder than you might think, but there are effective ways to flirt through text that can capture a girl's heart. First of all, you need to send suggestive texts. It would also help if you came up with a personal nickname for her, preferably one that makes it sound like she is already your girlfriend.

Then, refer to an amazing quality of hers that you might have noticed when you first met. Describe the color of her eyes or the smell of her perfume, for example.

3. Send out your offer on a silver platter. After exchanging several text messages, and teasing and flirting to your satisfaction, it would be high time to ask her on that date. Do so casually to avoid scaring her away, though. Make sure you don't actually "ask" her, either, so she doesn't get to say 'no'. Simply phrase the request in the form of statement, like "We're seeing a movie this weekend."

These 3 easy principles should be enough to allow you to succeed in flirting with a girl, but you can crank the heat up even more with hypnosis methods such as fractionation to truly seduce her and make her date you.

This method involves using simple "hypnotic" words when you text her so that she feels intrigued by you - in such a way that she would be curious enough to go out with you. It's amazingly effective!

Imagine what would happen if you decided on the wrong quote for your tattoo. Unless you have lots of money to spend for laser surgery, you will be stuck with those regrettable words for life, mocking you every time you look in the mirror, always laughing at you with a big stupid grin. Deciding on the best tattoo phrase can be an exhausting process. Hopefully this article will help you find the best tattoo sayings that you wont regret getting tattooed on your body.

OK, first lets go over the most popular themes for tattoo sayings. Phrases that are tattooed on a persons body are usually about one of these topics:

• Strength and confidence
• Life
• Love and memories
• Who you are and your passion
• Strong opinions

An idea would be to look through your favourite movies and books to find good quotes.

Another idea would be to search for quotes that has something to do with your passion, opinions or views. This is obviously better than looking at random trying to find good quotes, since you now know what you are looking for.

Tattoos last forever, so it's not a good idea to get tattoos that has something to do with current events or fads. If you just recently got interested in something, it's probably not a good idea to tattoo your love for the topic on your body just yet.

It is wise to join a good tattoo community website before you get tattooed, especially if it's your first time. Here you can get help from tattoo enthusiasts so you can find the coolest tattoo saying.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of a home theater is the ability to enjoy the theater right in the comfort of your own home. In the past decade, the rise of home theaters has grown exponentially. Many have opted to forgo the theater experience at the multiplex and invest in building in their home. No longer are families beholden to the price of the concession stands and the inconvenience created by box-office show times and unexpected sellouts.

The greatest benefit of doing everything at home is the comfort that is afforded to those using one. Many make the common mistake of choosing the wrong seating for their theater. It is important to choose the right size for your home. A lot of users will put in over sized recliners or stools that render the viewer in agony after a long viewing. The recliners can also result in an obstructed view when there are a handful of people watching a movie.

The smart home theater owner will make careful measurements and take the proper steps to ensure the ultimate comfort of their occupants. It is very important to allow good foot traffic by ensuring 3 feet of clean room on each end of your home theater seating. This minimizes distractions to other by granting the needed room for easy maneuverability by all. It is important to also choose seating that is not distracting to others. Sometimes certain steps are needed if the seats chosen cause rows to impede the vision of others. An easy solution can be to make the rows in the back on a high level than those in front. This will allow all to see the screen at an equal distance without obstruction.

No matter what when choosing the right seating for your home theater, always remember that the seats need to be tailored to your theater's specific needs. If you have a family with small children then you will probably choose a fabric that is stain resistant and durable. Always take measurements before doing any ordering, so as to squander any problems that may arise in delivery of the seating. Never overlook this important aspect of your home theater or else your guest may wind up with a very unpleasant theater experience

The first Bobsleigh team from Jamaica created history when they appeared at the Winter Olympics games. This was in the 1988 Olympics which were held in Calgary, Canada. The Jamaicans shocked the world and most persons were fascinated with the novelty of the team participating, many persons laughed.

But after their first crack at the Olympic glory they warmed and captured the hearts of persons worldwide. It was even celebrated as Walt Disney did a movie called "Cool Runnings" which further add to the teams rise to fame.

The Jamaicans appearance at the games started when two Americans started with this idea to form a bobsled team. They figured that this sport had a fast start and since Jamaica produces a lot of talented sprinters it could be a success.

The sprinters were not keen on this idea and could not be convinced to try this sport that required them to add their speed to ice. These optimistic gentlemen did not give up the idea and they approached the Jamaica Defense Force with the hope of recruiting some volunteers.

This was where they had more success and was able to form a four man team. The first team members for the Jamaica bobsled were Devon Harris, Dudley Stokes, Michael White and Samuel Clayton. The selection took place in 1987 and they started the initial training on the island.

You could see these strong young men practicing at the military base on flat concrete and using make shift sleds; this was a far stretch from the ice. But they pushed on and through hard training, poor equipment and struggles they made it to the Olympics. The brother of Dudley Stokes was added to the team later on, his name was Chris Stokes.

The 1988 Winter Olympics was a test of their determination as they were injuries, crashes and technical difficulties. But they headed to the next Olympics in 1992 a more improved, confident and focused team and was placed fourteenth. This shocked the world as they had beaten some of the top teams such as Russian, United States, Italy and France.

They did not stop here and with a two man team some years later they placed tenth and beat the national champions from Sweden in the process. From all of this they went on to other Olympics and started to bring home medals, the Jamaican bobsled team is now a mainstay at the Olympics.

The team has continued over the years with different members but with the same spirit. They have entered in many events and have continued to do well and inspire persons all over the world.

The team now includes persons such as Winston Watt, Mark Hill, Garnet Jones, Lascelles Brown, Clive McDonald and Stewart Maxwell. There is even a women team with Winsome Cole, Porscha Morgan, Dukelyn Barrett and Taniesha Lclean.

The Jamaicans who first formed this bobsled team has managed to inspire and create new interest in the sport on the island. One could not blame the skeptics because when you really think about, what a tropical island is doing with a bobsled team competing on ice. But they did and have chanted new course and encourages persons strive for excellence.

There are a lot of commercial products and items in the market today that seem for work only for a short period of time, only to end up totally ineffective after several uses. This is very unfortunate, since people know that if you're just going to create something that is not 100% effective from the get go, then you have no business creating or producing anything at all.

However, this popular trend in commercial products is not coincidental; as most people would say, companies intentionally produce items which give minimal results at first so the customer, believing the product to be effective, can get hooked to buying more of the product. They intentionally create these products to be lacking in quality so that the user, desperate to achieve better results, will buy more and thereby increase the company's profits. Unfortunately, it is the consumer who ultimately pays the price for an ineffective product.

However, concerning ourselves with this trend will get us nowhere, and we should instead focus on doing away with these items for good. This might be a difficult feat as most of the products we use each and every day might fall into this category. Still, it is important that we put standards of quality above all else and look for products that offer long term benefits.

Near the top of the list of under-performing products are items for long term teeth whitening. More often than not, these products perform poorly, as seen in several commercial products which cater to the masses for regular use, without offering more than daily teeth maintenance.

These products are not good investments value-wise, as they only serve to give maximum profits to the company, while the consumers buy products with substandard ingredients with their hard earned money. Though the products might work in terms of short term maintenance and teeth whitening, it is ineffective for long-term teeth whitening.

The best way to achieve long term results and bridge the gap between short-term and long-term whitening is to avoid using commercial products unless absolutely necessary. Never use over-the-counter products as your main tooth whitening strategy. Opt for a product which gives you the whitest white in the least amount of time, then try to use the same product for as long as you can. If it is not possible, then using over-the-counter products for maintenance is acceptable.

Around 50% of free trials can supply you with enough products for a three to twelve month supply with just one buy, which will set you back a maximum of $5. Currently, whitening pens have received a lot of attention and are extremely recommended for people with hectic schedules. The good thing about these pens is that there is little wastage and it lasts for a really long time.

The process is pretty simple. Just keep in mind to choose a product that gives you the best result from the very start, and just maintain the whiteness as time goes by. All this has been made possible because of a new age in consumerism: companies reaching out to customers via the internet. It is definitely the era where shopping for whatever you like become much easier.

Everybody wants to have that Hollywood pear white teeth without having to spend money like a celebrity. It is not impossible to find the best teeth whitener products, you just need to look around. Sometimes, going to the dentist or use more expensive teeth whitener does not necessarily mean better. You can surely find great quality white teeth home remedy for much less than the cost of a movie ticket.

There is one critical aspects of elite performance that young hockey players, parents and coaches forget about during the season, and it's the one that leads to the most injuries and burnout when it's neglected. As a coach, I also find it is the HARDEST thing to get aspiring hockey players, who as so passionate and committed to achieving their dream, to do.

REST

Let's face it - we all could use a little more rest once the hockey season kicks into high gear. But it's a lot easier said than done, isn't it? I remember when I was in high school, I'd have basketball practice before school, go to class all day (including gym class), do an off-ice training workout after school and then go to hockey practice at night. That's a pretty regular day for a high school athlete who not only plays hockey at a high level, but also competes in a number of different sports. I did the most I could to be the best player I could be physically to give myself an edge.

Add to the mix the fact that I didn't exactly have the best nutrition strategies (most of my lunches consisted of fast-food or something from out of a package), didn't drink ANY water, and I would average 6-7 hours of sleep per night, and it was no wonder that I already seemed to be dragging by the time November rolled around.

My drive to be the best on the ice translated over to the classroom as well. I was (and still am) a little bit of a nerd. While I can honestly tell you I've never been a procrastinator (I was that annoying teammate on all the college road trips who did their work BEFORE we left), I do remember trying to get my assignments done in the strangest places

(at the back of the bus, in the stands at the rink) at the strangest times of the day (and night) so that I could keep my grades as high as possible. I have to admit that it always brings a smile to my face when I see players doing school work when they are at a tryout or tournament - that's the kind of commitment it takes to be the best on and off the ice.

Now in addition to wanting to be an elite student-athlete, I also wanted to have some semblance of a normal high school social life. Sure - I knew that it would have been better for me to go home after practice on a Saturday night, eat a healthy meal and then go to bed early to get ready for my game the next day. But instead, I would head out with my friends to a movie or partyand not get home until very late. And because I thought I was super-human and I could do everything, I would always be frustrated the next day when I wasn't able to perform as well as I wanted!

As with many of the players I work with now, I wanted it ALL: to excel on the ice, in the classroom, on the soccer field, on the basketball court, and see my friends and family regularly. When I think about how much I used to cram into one day back in high school, it's no wonder that I was constantly tired, injured and frustrated.

While I'm certainly not advocating that young players give up their social life to go to bed early every night, there are SIX simple choices players must make if they want to maximize their recovery so that they can perform their best day in and day out.

1. Drink More Water: 95% of young athletes are chronically dehydrated. Once you are thirsty, you are dehydrated. And once you are dehydrated, your performance goes down 10-15%. The first thing to go when you are dehydrated is your brain, which doesn't bode well for your performance on the ice or in the classroom. Even drinking just one more glass of water a day will help boost performance, although many athletes would benefit greatly from an extra 3 or 4 glasses of water per day.

2. Take Naps: I know many of the girls hockey players I coach take naps, but most of them are of the 2 or 3 hour variety. When it comes using naps to recover, shorter is better. Anything longer than 20-30 minutes will actually make you more tired and less alert.

3. Stretch More: 99% of the athletes I work with don't stretch enough. I am not saying you need to do hour-long yoga routines every night - just 10 minutes of stretching each night will have a dramatic effect on the way you feel and perform.

4. Think Of How You Can Improve Without Being Physically Active: Goal-setting and using visualization are two ways that you can dramatically improve your performance without exerting any physical energy. Taking 5-10 minutes each day to think about how to stay on track towards your ultimate goals or to visualize your success will make you a better athlete, without making you tired.

5. Plan Your Day: It may sound a little strange to think about planning your rest time, but with everything girls hockey players have to do every day - it has become a necessity. Once I discovered this secret in high school, I was instantly more productive, more energetic and had more time on my hands. Spend a few minutes each night looking at everything you need to get done the next day and figure out when you can squeeze in some time for rest and recovery (stretching, goal setting etc).

And the most important (and most challenging) of all...

6. Do a COOL-DOWN!: I know, no one wants to cool-down after a practice or game. Parents want to get home, players have homework to do and coaches don't want to wait around to make the team is doing their cool-down. I get questions from players, parents and coaches every day about how to get players to "buy in" to the cool-down.

Here's the secret - Make it MANDATORY. You get to the rink early to do a warm-up so that the players have time to get ready physically and mentally. Then they head out on the ice and go 150% for an hour or two - and do absolutely no cool-down afterward! That's the same as going out and running 10+ 400 meter repeats around the track at 100% and not jogging or stretching before heading home. Your body needs to "come down" after a game in the same way that it needs to "ramp up" before the game.

Why? Because it allows your muscles to recover after an hour or so of high-intensity skating and contact. That means less soreness and less chance of getting injured. It also means you will feel better and play better the next time you hit the ice. I'll stop hammering the point home - but the answer is simple. If you want to be your best day in and day out, you have to cool-down. Period.

While I know it's unrealistic to expect girls hockey players to get 10 hours of sleep every night, to have ideal nutrition and hydration habits and to be at 100% each and every time they hit the ice, the 6 choices above will help players to fit proper rest and recovery into their hectic schedules and help them to feel and perform their best on and off the ice.

As the festive season approaches, people start thinking about Christmas presents and buying some Christmas gift wrap. Of course buying the gift wrap paper is the easy part - choosing it on the other hand can be a matter of absolute chaos if you are not sure about the taste preferences of the intended recipient. The matter is further complicated when you need to buy many rolls of wrapping paper as there are gifts of all sizes, shapes and types to be wrapped and safely stored out of sight.

Since buying presents, gift wrapping paper and the assorted decorations can cause any sane person a massive headache you might want to use the internet as one of the simplest ways to shop for the accessories needed for your presents. This will make your task easier as you can find all of the items that you need in a relatively short period of time. The various sites which sell Christmas gift wrap will be able to provide you with a wide selection.

The many wrapping papers you can buy from these internet shops will range from Christmas themes showing Santa Claus, Christmas bells, white doves, snowmen to gift laden elves as well as winter scenes where you will see Christmas trees decked with snow, mistletoe and wreaths. Not to mention the different cartoon character wrapping papers which range from the new ones like Ben 10 to old favourites like Mickey Mouse. The various wrapping papers with movie scenes will also be as numerous as the cartoon and Christmas themes.

These are not the only type of Christmas gift wrap you will be able to find. In addition to these image-laden gift wraps there are also ones which are plain and unadorned. These wrapping papers will show solid colours like reds, blues, silvers, greens, and even gold coloured paper. You also have paper wrapping which comes in a mix of colours like the green, red, and blue plaid coloured ones. You can also find wrapping paper where you have silver or gold, or even both, shot through the other colours on the gift wrap.

In some instances you can find this gift wrap where some designs and even symbols have been embossed giving these wrapping papers a luxurious look and feel. Looking at these various wrapping papers you can buy will make the task of choosing and buying them much less of a misery than if you need to shop in a number of retail stores to buy them. With the choosing part out of the way the next stage of buying Christmas gift wrap is that of the actual buying.

Here you will need to have a rough idea of how much wrapping paper you need. While most of us might prefer to go with the idea of wholesale wrapping paper amounts, getting less than this in some choices is best. To help you out of this problem you can look at the amounts which are given and make your selection based on these. Also buying these wrapping items early in the season or even early in the year for that matter, means that you will know what gifts need to be wrapped or given straight to the recipient's hand.

Once all of these matters have been covered you will find that the headache of buying and choosing Christmas gift wrap is over at least for this year. Next year is another matter.

This Christmas we need to use extra care in choosing a present that not only will be best gift on Christmas day but will save your precious memories every day for years to come, with the new Fuji real 3D digital camera. The worlds first real 3D camera is here to capture all of those moments of your life for you in real 3D.

We all know over the last few years the leaps in technology the movie industry has made, all of the films released in 3D spring to life in front of your eyes bringing the screen to life almost toughing you, bringing you into the moment of the life like film.

Now you can have all of the moments you want to share and treasure for generations to come in real 3D. Not only will the quality amaze you but you will not believe how lifelike your personal photos will be. As with all of us we enjoy and keep close to our hearts our photos of our children, love ones, and friends keeping for us to look back on for years to come, so why not get the most out of your memories, keep them lifelike with the Fuji real 3D camera system.

Just imagine the surprise on Christmas morning, if you can wait that long, when you open your new camera, capturing those special moments and sharing them with friends and family all day long, and for generations to come. Everyone will want to get into the picture with the new Fuji real 3D.

As with other Fuji product you get the best quality camera you can get anywhere. The Fuji worlds first Real 3D camera has 10 mega pixels along with all of the control you want to bring those photos to life. You may capture your photos in 3D or in 2D if you want, bringing you the best of both worlds. With the 3D you do not need the 3D glasses; you will get perfect 3D through the camera LCD screen, or picture viewer, or with 3D printing service through FujiFilm, you also have the video in real 3D to look forward to with this camera.

If you are the type of person who likes to be first with new technology, or want to have the best personal system to capture your life in photos you can have it in the Fuji, make the most of your moments, bring them to life for years to come, like on the day they were taken, start this Christmas and keep giving all year long with the first 3D camera from fuji. Supplies are limited this Christmas for this camera so get yours today before they are gone.

On December 7th, 2009 Acer will release a new Acer Liquid smartphone in the United Kingdom. During the launch the Acer Liquid will only be available in white, however red and black phone will soon follow early in 2010. The Liquid features a 5mb flash-less camera with auto-focus feature and geotagging. This smartphone will enable users to check and update Facebook status, YouTube, Flickr, and other social networking sites in real time. Liquid also allows users to sync up with Outlooks email, contacts, and calendar for easy access to addresses and important dates. Not only can the Acer Liquid sync up with Outlook, but it can sync up with any Windows PC with a Wi-Fi connection.

The Acer Liquid will come with a 1GHz Snapdragon processor that will be under-clocked at 768MHz. Included is a 3D chipset which begs the user to test out the remarkable speed and amazing 3D graphics. The Liquid will come with the standard Google Android 1.6, but will later be updated to 2.0. The update will be available to all those who purchase the smartphone before Android 2.0 is available. The Acer Liquid also comes with 256 MB of RAM. It's like having a mini computer in the palm of your hand. Multimedia files can be accessed on the Liquid with the help of nemoPlayer. For those who want streaming music, you're in luck. The Liquid is also equip with Spinlets streaming music service.

The sleek design of the Liquid is functional as well as attractive. The touchscreen measures 3.5 inches giving the user plenty of room to hit the desired buttons. The touchscreen offers high definition which proves cutting edge technology and beauty can, in fact, co-exist. The Liquid A1 is the first smartphone to combine the power of Snapdragon and Android. It's a combination that will prove to outshine the competition.

With the Wide VGA touchscreen users can watch movies in captivating HD. But, that's not all. The Acer Liquid also gives user the capabilities to upload their own videos onto YouTube with a speed. The high speed internet capabilities provides users with instant access to the internet, and streaming music and videos.

Soon after the Acer Liquid is released, the app store will open. The Liquid promises to have tons of useful as well as fun applications for users. Apps will include games, maps, web applets, and even professional style applications with an array of templates.

Aside from the great technology and beauty of the smartphone, it will also feature some logical and well needed updates over the old Acer phones. New and improved power management promises to keep the smartphone running longer, giving it a longer battery life. This will enable users to talk, play games, or surf the web for longer amounts of time.

The Acer Liquid looks like it will prove to be a great Android handset. The sleek design appeals to the fashion junkies, while hiding all the wonderful tech data inside. The Acer Liquid seems to have all the bases of a smartphone for the future covered.

Media cabinets are a very popular piece of furniture, and are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Their purpose is not only functional, but also stylish. The right unit can be a great addition in enhancing the look of your home. Of course their main use is a place to set your TV, but they can also be used to enhance your décor, and even to store items away from view.

Determining Size

It used to be that TVs were bulky appliances that needed to be hidden in the home. Armoires and built-in cabinets were used to hold these large-body entertainment boxes. But now, with the advent of flat panel TVs, these sleek appliances are now brought to the forefront and placed on top of media cabinets (or mounted on the walls above them).

To determine the size of the media cabinet, you need to look at the TV that is going to be placed on top of, or above it. There needs to be enough room to easily accommodate the width of the TV, while leaving some space on the sides. A precarious TV perched on the edge of the unit is a disaster waiting to happen. This shouldn't be a problem, as there are so many sizes to choose from. You can find smaller pieces, which work well with the older TV sets, and there is a large variety of cabinets that accommodate the large flat screen TV's. In fact, since this is the most popular TV, there are a dizzying area available to chose from in this size.

Find a reputable online company and browse through their items. You'll find a much wider variety by doing this than by going to any of your local furniture stores. Online retailers don't need to the amount of space to showcase their furniture like brick and mortar companies do. Because of this, they have a lot more items for you to choose from.

The Look of Your Media Cabinet

The style and material that your media cabinet is made from is very important. This is not only because it needs to be compatible with your existing furniture pieces, but because it determines how best to maintain and clean the piece. For instance, there are some media cabinets available that feature a dry gloss erase surface for all the outside areas. This is a popular choice for parents with young children because they can literally wipe away the 'art work' left by their toddlers.

Most media cabinets are still built with wood, though there are many more options available today in terms or color and finish. The quality of wood that you purchase is important because you don't want your cabinet to start warping or falling apart. Make sure the company you purchase from is reliable, and known for producing quality pieces. Look for companies that have been established for a while, so you know they won't just disappear tomorrow.

Storage Space

Storage space is also an issue in choosing a media cabinet. Most feature a storage area underneath. The bigger units accommodate electrical devices, such as your DVD, as well as side drawers, or shelves, for music or movie collections. Some feature glass openings while others are completely enclosed. There are also many units built that offer adjustable shelves, which allows a variety of items to be stored inside. By determining how much storage space you need, it'll be easier to narrow down your choice of cabinets.

Does he love me? How will I know if he loves me? Are there signs that will point out the truth? Are you one of the many people who are longing for love and longing to know if the man they love really loves them back. You can use these signs to evaluate your relationship and discover the truth. Does he really love me?

Does he show you he loves you?
There are a number of different ways that a man can show a woman that he loves her. This goes far beyond the romantic things then men think all women are looking for. It also goes far beyond saying it which is often hard for men to do. You need to look for the little things he should be doing to show you that he loves you. This could be helping out, doing things you ask of, and even watching movies that he isn't interested in. All of these things are small things that can be done to show you that he loves you.

Does he support you?
Support comes in several forms. It is being there when you need a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen to your complaints. It also includes supporting you in your dreams, hopes, hobbies, and interests. He should also support you in your job or career or even school if that is where you are at. This is a huge part of answering the question, "does he love me?".

Is he committed to you?
After an appropriate amount of time he should be willing to commit to you. If he isn't willing to commit then you know that he doesn't love you. Be patient, let him know how you feel and give him some time before making that decision. You should also make sure that you have given the relationship enough time.

You should be able to sit down and look at the answers to these three questions to find out whether or he loves you. Then you will be able to honestly answer the question, "does he love me?" Take your time and be honest about all of your answers.

A perfect training session is a rare thing. If you are a competitive powerlifter then you may well be working around an injury, having to do an exercise or session you hate but need, or even just plain tired. These are all part and parcel of the sport. If you aren't pushing you're limits then you're best is still out of reach, so its a fine line that we walk between being in good shape and over doing it.

Some days you can be low on energy for no good reason. You might even turn up feeling great but all you're lifts are down. Unless this happens frequently you shouldn't read too much into it, other then you need more recovery. Other days its the energy in your head that is lacking. Mental energy. The problem I find with myself and those that I train with is that this can turn into an ongoing issue, which is the focus of this article. A drop in confidence, low moods, not wanting to train, or even avoiding the gym.

Often this can be related to stuff going away from training, in other parts of your life. If that's the case it can be really hard to get your mind right. In the current economic climate it would be understandable if things like finances or job security are playing on your mind. But what can you do about it? There's no miracle cure, and I am certainly no psychologist, so what I offer here are simply ideas that have worked for me, or I think have worked for others I train with.

Firstly, getting into the gym and shutting out everything about the outside world helps me no end. The day I started turning off my phone in the car park, my lifts went up. And I don't turn it back on until I'm back in the car. I don't want to associate any negative calls or messages with my training.

Something else that helps is getting around people that won't complain between sets. Even if its jokingly. That sort of talk may influence that subconscious parts of your brain. I can't prove it, but I believe it. Once I told the guys around me not to whine or be negative between sets, and stopped it myself, our training improved. The extra reps that weren't there on previous sessions were getting banged out, attitudes changed and more weight got lifted. Guys were turning up on time and enjoying their training more. Going to the gym went from something that had become an act of "going through the motions" to something we would look forward to in the same way we did as kids.

Watching videos before going to the gym is another idea I use. I watch lifters with great technique (which I know, without a doubt, helps my own), or even movies like Pumping Iron. Anything that helps flip the "On" switch.

Personally I've had a rough 2009. At times training and competing were turning into chores for me. At times I didn't want to lift, help anyone else, or be a part of my club. But I changed my training through the year to use more reps, and go up a weight-class (put on more muscle). This change of focus gave me a massive mental boost and I realized that after 3 years of doing the same type of training I needed a change. My life didn't get any better, and I still had an injury to cope with, but I did start to find that being stuck under a bar for 12 reps as opposed to 2 or 3, trying to make sure I ate enough and got enough sleep, distracted me from the rest of the mess that was going on around me. I even found at what was the lowest point that I felt safer under the bar then anywhere else.

Recently I had to cope with low mental energy again, but thankfully its been due to over-training. My simple solution for that is to reduce training to fun stuff, and spend the rest of my allocated gym time helping others. I think a great way to recover and regain the drive to train is by helping out guys who are both stronger, and weaker then yourself. The stronger guys motivate you, while the weaker guys will show you why having a big ticker (heart) is important.

I know that many people like to get out of the gym all together for an extended period to help them recover. I agree with that and do it once or twice a year. These are just a few things that I've found helped me immensely, as strange as they might sound. I believe the key isn't what you do, but finding different things that work for you and learning how to use them. I see it as a tool box I go to when the signs start to show. For me, its a vital part of my overall approach to training.

Basically, an iTouch is an iPod. Its features include the touch screen, different applications, and it can pick up wireless internet connection through an airport, as used on the Macintosh computers. You use it the same as any other iPod. You still have to get your music off of iTunes and synchronize your iPod with the usb connector. You can get different iTouches with different amounts of storage capacity, for songs, apps (although apps don't take up a lot of space), and other features.

Apps are applications from iTunes that can benefit your occupation or can be used for recreational purposes. You could have the app for pizza hut or just have a lot of different games. Also, with some games it's motion censored; you have to play by moving the iPod and directing a car or a motorcycle. There is an app that lets you know all the information that you are supposed to get if you happen to get into a car accident. It would let you punch in the information and save it. The internet is a good feature as well, so that you don't have to take out your laptop all the time and do stuff. You just have to pull out your iPod and see. You just have to click in the space that you want to type in then at the bottom of the screen will show a number pad (as on your phone) and then you type through that. It has a lot of the features the original iPod had. You can still have movies, music videos, or photos on it.

There are cases for an iTouch. A case is highly recommended so that if you drop it at all it can help so it won't crack the screen or break any other thing inside the iTouch.

The modern home is a dream-come-true for the techno-savvy homeowner. All manner of electronic gadgets and tech toys are available for the discerning homeowner to accessorize his home. And we are not talking merely about media or entertainment, a wide variety of high-tech options are available for security, heating, lighting and kitchen appliances.

Let's take a look at some of the high end gadgets that technological advances have now made affordable and available to all homeowners.

Broadband - Always online

Gone are the days of the dialup Internet connection, where the user had to dial the service provider to get access to the Internet. Now broadband is the way to go, it gives you high speed connectivity to the Internet and is always on. You don't need to dial up every time to connect.

Cable broadband is offered by cable TV Service providers, or you can opt for ADSL or Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line that uses the simple copper phone line to provide Internet connectivity to subscribers. In areas where ADSL may not be available, satellite broadband services are also an option. Within an unlimited download plan, you can access as much music and video as you want. On the other hand if your usage pattern is just basic, you could opt for a lower-priced plan.

Wire It Up

Get a wireless router from a computer store which can attach to your broadband connection to act as a hub that enables you to connect to your computer and to other devices in the house. If you have more than one computer in your home, the wireless router will enable them to connect to the same broadband connection. You can also use it to connect to the home entertainment system.

The kitchen that is with it

Kitchen is an area in the home where technology has really made its presence felt. Companies are offering refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and even air conditioners that can be controlled through the internet. The idea is that you can operate them even when you are out of the house.

New microwaves can read the barcodes on the food package and then intelligently do the needful in setting the cooking time and temperature. You are saved the hassle of setting the controls manually.

Security

Security is one of the most important aspects for a new home. There are a wide variety of Home Security options that use sensors or video cameras. These can not only be accessed remotely over the Internet, but alerts can also be sent to your mobile phone. Security specialists can help you customize and install a system that suits your specific requirements. You may use the system for centralized control of the home for security, local surveillance, lighting or entertainment.

Light up your home with one touch

Wide ranges of lighting control systems are available for home use. One touch lighting of the entire house, easy control for mood lighting or dimming and remote house light control are some of the many options that are available for the modern homeowner. These can also be customized to your preferences and can be accessed over the internet.

All these are just a few of the several interesting possibilities that are available to the new homeowner. Technology has made several advances over the past few years that intelligent gadgets are not just restricted to the realm of science fiction movies, but are also now with us in our homes.

You want always want to do your best. The best way to make a move on a girl is one that you feel comfortable doing. Why is this? You need to be comfortable asking because if you're uncomfortable asking your pain will radiate and she will feel uncomfortable accepting. It's simple psychology at work here so you want to make sure you come across as comfortable and confident when you do make your move.

Once you've found the girl of your dreams it may take a while to work up the courage to make that vital first move. Don't delay too long. Not that I want to add any pressure but if she's really all that great chances are she's not going to be sitting around too long before someone swoops in and sweeps her off her feet. That someone may as well be you.

Here are a few approaches you can choose from when looking for the best-best way to make a move on a girl.

Sweep her off her Feet

This can be literal or figurative but it's best to know her on some level before you scoop her up into your arms or you could be getting more than you bargained for. If you're going for the figurative method of sweeping her off her feet you'll probably get a warmer reception. This can be viewed by many as romantic overkill but if you've found a girl that's a sucker for romance she'll be a goner. Start with flowers and be as open and sincere with her as possible. She'll be in love with you before she knows what hit her.

Make her an Offer she Can't Refuse

Avoid the cheesy one line pickup phrases that were so popular a few decades back. They simply don't work on today's woman (not that they really worked on women back then most women just allowed men to believe they did because they were interested already). Find out what she really likes (action movies, symphony tickets, sky diving, or dining dangerously) and tempt her tickets. You'll be surprised by how effective this is for getting her attention and making your first move a raving success.

It's all in the Delivery

If you really want to get her attention when making your move make sure your delivery is flawless and unexpected. Don't go with the usual "will you go out with me" pitch. Make it unique and worth a second glance. If she likes gourmet coffee; how about ordering a delivery for her with a note inviting her to go have coffee with you sometime? Be creative and unique but make it fun.

The companies who provide greater freedom and more choice in their products/services are the companies that succeed because the universe naturally favors forward progress and movement towards a higher state of being.

For the past 4 or so years Amazon.com has been hugely successful in the online selling of books, music and other information products. Their stock price has soared 500% since 2005. Over this same period of time Barnes and Noble stock dropped 400% before climbing back to only half its value, a net loss of 50%.

In the realm of movies and music, Blockbuster stock has taken a nose-dive since 2005, when it was about 10 dollars a share, all the way down to about a dollar and six pennies these days. Conversely in the same time period Netflix stock has gone up over 600%. And with the addition of DVD-dispensing kiosks found at grocery stores, drug stores, and McDonald's, Blockbuster eventually became a lethargic giant with weak legs waiting to collapse under its own weight.

Speaking from personal experience, I recently got Netflix and I have been completely satisfied with the customer experience, which is very rare for me. The value is incredible and the convenience and efficiency of their operation is remarkable. For making my life easier and more comfortable so that I can focus more on things that matter most, they will be rewarded financially. And so it goes with any company, product or service. And for the shareholders, that means big gains.

Understanding a company from the ground-up, the vibe they put out there for their customers and ultimately what progress they make for humanity will help in making those decisions about what stocks to buy, when to buy, and why.

Each year we are faced with the same well-intended questions asked by Christians:

Can we do an office or residence hall Secret Santa?
Can we put up a Christmas tree in the office or at school?
Can we do a Christmas party as long as we call it a "holiday" party?
Can we do Christmas decorations as long as we include a Menorah?

These questions and many more perplex us each and every December. Without question, there are challenges to consider when trying to create an inclusive environment. Recognizing the variety of celebrations of Christian and non-Christian holidays is essential to the success of having people feel valued.

Besides Christmas additional holidays such as Eid al-Fitr, Ramadan's festival of gift-giving (Muslims), Hanukkah (Jewish), Kwanzaa (African Americans) and Pancha Ganapati (Hindu) may also be celebrated in December depending on the lunar calendar. Many Christians, though well-intended, will try to liken Hanukkah to Christmas in an attempt to be inclusive. They will even go so far as to joke, "You get eight days of receiving gifts and we only get one!"

At times it may be difficult for Christians to understand the full impact that the Christmas season, which begins as early as October, has on non-Christians. And yes, it is experienced for many as the "Christmas" season and not the "holiday" season as there is such a void and lack of acknowledgement of non-Christian holidays. In fact, the true "Holiday Season" begins in September/October with the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah and continues through the end of January with the Chinese lunar New Year. Yet it is nearly impossible to escape the continuous reminders of Christmas with the non-stop playing of Christmas music everywhere you go, the relentless TV commercials selling the must have toys, Christmas caroling, Secret Santa, pictures with Santa, TV specials, movies, etc...Sometimes it gets so overwhelming even Christians grow tired of the constant barrage of "good tidings".

TIPS TO CONSIDER

Create an atmosphere that seeks to educate not discriminate. The separation of church and state allows us to educate about different religions but not to dominate at the exclusion of others.

Recognize and educate different religious holidays throughout the year not only during the month of December. Consider putting together or purchasing a diversity calendar and distributing the information so that people can reference the material and acknowledge ongoing events.

Develop a policy that addresses religious concerns such as time taken off from work or school. In the United States, Christian holidays are institutionalized into the calendar and as a result there is no need to use personal days or vacation days to celebrate their holidays. Allow flexible time in the work setting so that people can celebrate their holidays without being penalized or discriminated against. For students, be certain to include a policy for test taking and make-up options.

Outline what is and is not appropriate for December celebrations and provide that information well in advance. When preparing for religious celebrations assemble as diverse a group as possible to plan for events throughout the year.

CONCLUSION

For some, the fuss being made regarding the December holidays is blown way out of proportion. The question asked by many is, "What if everyone in your office or school celebrates Christmas is there really a need to acknowledge these other religious holidays?" Yes. First, there is a high likelihood that there are people within your organization who do not celebrate Christmas but may feel hesitant about sharing that information. Second, why would we teach Christians about non-Christian religions is the same reason we teach people that only speak English another language. The benefits are obvious. Being bilingual serves the greater good as we are able to make more connections with more people. By opening our hearts and minds to all religious traditions we are serving the greater good and our connections with others grow deeper.

How old should you be before you are "fit" to get married? Should you need to be in the relationship for 10 years before you can ascertain that you are meant to be with that one person for the rest of your life? When should you start thinking about the designs of your wedding dresses?

Indeed, the question on the right age of marriage is one that solicits a lot of answers - and different ones at that. Let's explore some of them.

Togetherness Requirement?

Are you supposed to have a long engagement before you need to start planning about wedding bouquet flowers - Toronto or elsewhere? Or is a whirlwind romance just as acceptable? How many years should you be together as a couple before you can shout to the world that you are finally ready to shop for wedding dresses?

Some couples have been on the relationship for 7 years, but still, they end up going separate ways. Should you blame that on the seven-year itch? Or is it simply because they were not meant to be in the first place?

On the contrary, some of the best relationships come from couples who have been together for barely a year - just a matter of months, perhaps. Some whirlwind romances ended up beautifully.

So, is there really a length of time of togetherness requirement?

Financial Stability Issue

Getting married is expensive. And this is especially true even for the wedding ceremony alone. You have a lot of things to spend on - wedding dresses, decorations, reception, just to name a few. Unless you are - or your groom-to-be is - born to fame and fortune, then you would truly need ample time to save for your wedding expenses.

So before deciding to try as many wedding dresses as you can, ask yourself first: can you afford to get married? Are you prepared to handle the financial responsibilities not only of the wedding ceremony but of your married life ahead as well?

You don't really need to have an extravagant wedding. A simple one will do. Just the same, you still need to prepare your wallets and pockets.

Commitment Undertone

More than knowing the right time for marriage is having the right reason for entering into one. So, why are you getting married? Is it because you are pregnant and you want to give your child a normal family? Why would you bother to spend on table decorations - wedding, Toronto or elsewhere?

Therefore, make sure that before you decide to put on the most fabulous of wedding dresses, you are already prepared for commitment. Make sure that you can see yourself spending the rest of your life with that ONE person only.

Otherwise, don't bother. These days, it's more expensive and more stressful to get an annulment or a divorce than to get married.

So, when is really the right time to get married?

Well, there's no exact answer, really. Movies and novels tell you that when the right person comes, you will know.

So regardless if you and your partner have been together for so long or just awhile, explore the possibility of a marriage. After all, in this world, everything is just a matter of trial and error. You will never know if you are right for each other unless you try giving love a chance.

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School pencil cases make a wonderful choice if you decided to include children into your target group while planning a promotional campaign. First of all, handing out gifts for children is a noble and rewarding act by itself, and at the same time it will help you to advertise your company in a wide circle of people: teachers, shop sellers, parents and relatives. Of course, school items are frequently used by children and that is why they are your priority number one in terms of branded merchandising. Why pencil cases? Because they posses the whole lot of advantages and suitable characteristics to make your promotions successful.

School pencil cases are big enough, so there will be enough place for your logo, motto and contact information. They are used on a daily bases, so your promotional text will be always displayed. They contain lots of stationary items which can be branded too if you chose this option. They are also represented in a large variety of different types. Pencils cases can be made of plastic, metal, wood, vinyl or fabric. They may have cover or zipper. They maybe shaped as a box, a small mini-bag, a tube, or as something more sophisticated and curved. That is why it is not difficult to find exactly what you need: the wide range of items available will make it possible to meet any requirements.

School pencil cases for kids should be bright and cheerful, as they like colourful things. That is why your pencil case should not look dull and boring; otherwise instead of being used it will get directly to the dustbin. It should have subdivisions enough to keep all the pens, pencils, markers, paper clips, erasers, sharpeners, additional leads and other things in order. It is a nice item to make a child more organised and responsible. Make sure there are slots and little pockets to keep everything on its place, so the pencils will not roll out when you open your case.

As for the shape, avoid tube-like school pencil cases, as they are real nightmares for teachers: rolling on the desk, they make a lot of noise and distract the class. Try to find out which cartoon characters, computer game heroes, movie stars, pop singers and sport celebrities are the most popular at this point among children. Most probably they will prefer to have a case with images of them. Think carefully how to combine these images with a design of your logo, so it will not look ridiculous, unmatchable or obtrusive. Be original, inventive and witty - children will definitely appreciate these qualities of yours, and positive impressions will be transferred to their parents as well.

School pencil cases are nice things to give before the beginning of new school year. They are wonderful gifts for different holidays like Christmas, Halloween and birthdays. It is nice to give pencil cases at the children parties as small encouragements gifts or in stimulating and motivating purposes.

Just the title of this article is enough to make most people to stop reading. You may still be haunted by memories of a child, clad in school issued Gym clothes, standing in line on the cold hard wood floor in front of the pull-up bars. You wait with your heart pounding for your turn to step up to the bar while 30 other 11 year olds, also suffering from intense anxiety, watch your embarrassment and frustration of NOT getting a single pull-up.

For almost every adult on this planet, the misery of the grade school "Fitness Test" has put them off of pull-ups the rest of their life. The problem has been and still is... forcing a public display of what you're not equipped to do, and never giving you instruction on how to do it. I fall into the 99% of children that could not, and believed that, they would never do a pull-up. At the age of 52 years, I did my very first pull up ever, 30 days after that, up to 10 pull-ups, and I keep on progressing. So It's not a matter of ability, it's not an impossibility, it's a matter of training your body.

So why do battle with child memories and learn to do pull-ups? While a pull-up engages the arms and shoulders, the real driving force is your upper back and a good back makes you look great... Remember Hilary Swank on the red carpet for Million Dollar Baby... incredibly fit and looking great in a backless dress, or just look at any guy with great physique... I mean any guy... that "V" shape torso comes from the Back! Pull-up are that best way to accomplish the great back every hunky movie star has.

Step 1. Know that it takes time., The upper back is an area of your body that gets very little exercise. So it's going to take some work to get the back strong enough perform pull-ups. Step 2. Start training your back. Don't head to the pull-up bar straight away. Start with exercise bands. Exercise bands (those things that look like bungy cords with handles) come in many different tensions, so select a tension that allows you to 8 to 10 repetitions in. At 8 to 10 reps you are building the strength you need to perform a pull-up at the bar. You actually get an excellent workout by just using the bands properly, and may never invest in a pull-up bar... that's up to you.

After a couple of weeks of conditioning your body with the bands, move to the pull-up bar. Have a chair or stepladder close by, that you can use to help you boost when needed. Try to use as little assistance from the chair or ladder as you can, and still get your chin over the bar. Every time you go to do the bar make you BEST effort to get one pull-up done without assistance from the chair.

Keep in mind you DON"T do pull-ups every day. And with exercising any muscle group, you need to give your muscles a rest/recovery time to make gains. Only do pull-up 2 or 3 times a week. After first unassisted pull-up has been accomplished, you'll be amazed at how fast doing 3, 5, even 10 will come, and your "Hollywood" back will be a reality.

In order to manage a hostel it is initially important to establish exactly what is classed as a hostel. A hostel a place for both group and individual travelers to stay with a choice of either dormitory accommodation or private room, at budget price. Travelers should also be able to access common areas and communal facilities.

There are number of aspects to consider when you want to manage a hostel, these include the day to day running of a hostel, marketing your hostel and awareness of your competition. Here we will discuss issues relating to the day to day running of a hostel.

Security

Security is probably the biggest issue to address when managing your hostel. A hostel with a poor reputation with security is not a hostel which is going to last long in such a competitive market. Rooms and floors need to be secure with safety deposit boxes and luggage storage available for all travelers. If these facilities are available in the reception of a hostel then the reception needs to have double the security. Travelers need to feel that they can leave their belongings in safe hands. This leads us to the necessity of having a 24 hour reception. With flights and travellers able to arrive at any hour of the day, a good hostel will be ready to offer a clean and comfortable bed for anyone. On the flip side if travelers who are leaving late at night need to know that their belongings can be stored safely and that they are able to access them at any time.

24 hour reception

Reception needs to be an inviting place. Staff need to be friendly and knowledgeable of that area. Reception is often the first point of call for travelers so staff need to be able to answer questions. Reception also needs to be a place of knowledge with posters, leaflets brochures - lots of ideas for travelers. Music in reception is also a must but remember to keep it eclectic to meet everybody's unique tastes. Keep a guestbook or suggestion box at reception for comments and any problems a traveler may have. It is better to hear any grievances first and resolve them before they end up on travel forums. This is also a good way to establish how happy visitors are with staying at your hostel.

Clean and Usable Kitchen

Travelers need a kitchen complete with utensils, washing up facilities and plenty of storage space. If a kitchen isn't clean, people cannot use it which then raises questions about the cleanliness of the rest of the hostel. Remember that food is a communal activity and helps travelers to meet each other so make this area one that is usable.

A very comfortable bed

Travelers sleep in different beds on a regular basis and so when a good comfortable one comes along they will try to stay in it as long as possible.

Reasonably priced washing facilities

Travelers expect to pay for washing facilities but this doesn't mean they are happy to spend large amounts on it, remember travelers are often on a budget. Offer travelers the facilities they need at a reasonable cost.

TV Room

A TV room in a hostel raises a debate. Some argue that television deters people from getting to know each other, others suggest TV is a home comfort that gives people a chance to chill out. Think about who is staying at your hostel. Many hostels with travelers on working visas will have people staying longer term whilst they are working. TV is often a relaxing evening activity for people after work. In poor weather, movie days or nights can be a really popular activity. Think about how often people talk about what's on or what's happened on TV, does it really deter people from communicating with each other.

Internet Access

WIFI is now essential in a hostel. Travelers are not the same as they once were. Laptops are now an important item to travel with and WIFI is expected. For those without laptops a hostel needs to provide easy internet access with facilities to skype, upload pictures and burn to cd and download music to iPods and mp3 players. These are essentials for travelers now so a good hostel needs to provide this for them.

Daytime Activities

In addition to staff being fully capable of suggesting activities to travellers if a hostel can offer day trips to travelers at a budget price it can increase its chance of extended stays and positive word of mouth. Remember that sometimes travelers are only around for a few days and so need to fit in as much as possible in only a short space of time. Offer them the chance to see the sights but without the hassle of finding out about and booking them themselves.

Evening Activities.

Many travelers and backpackers like to relax in the evenings and meet some of their fellow travelers and like minded people. Offering evening activities is a good way to make travellers feel comfortable to meet others. However, remember to assess who your visitors are. If an activity isn't popular think about why that is. Also, remember that travelers now come in all different shapes and sizes with lots of different interests. Evening activities need to reflect the demographic within your hostel.

Smoking and Drinking

Hostels should be non-smoking with areas for smokers to go. Drinking in the hostel is another debatable subject. If you are a dry hostel you need to offer another alternative such as an in house bar, with reasonably priced drinks, remembering that travelers are often on a budget. If you allow drinking in the hostel think about certain guidelines. Not everybody wants to be disturbed by travelers drinking through the night in their dorm room.

Each of these aspects of running a hostel need to be constantly watched. As it was said previously the hostel and traveler market now operated on a huge scale and reputation counts for large part of a hostel's marketing. Don't offer or advertise something you can't achieve and take the time, or ask staff, to speak to visitors and travelers. Be interactive so that you can get feedback and gauge an idea as to the different kinds of travelers your hostel attracts.

When it comes to getting out of debt a severe change in lifestyle and spending habits is required. Those spending habits include your weekly supermarket shop. The great news is that fantastic savings can be made if you know how to shop.

So what steps are required to make big savings when it comes to food shopping?

Buy non-branded goods. They will still taste great and be healthy too. They won't have the fancy packaging but this doesn't matter, it's the food inside that counts. A recent blind test shown on a TV consumer show found that more people among those interviewed preferred the taste of non-branded goods than branded goods. However, most said before the test that thought the branded good would be the preferred choice.

Don't buy baby food - make your own. It's easy to make your own baby food by pureeing vegetables and fruits. It is much cheaper and you know exactly what is in it. You can cater exactly for your baby's tastes. The ready prepared jars and tins are convenient for travelling but will work out expensive and unnecessary when at home. You make even make your baby's meals in a bulk batch and freeze them.

When it comes to children's food, don't buy specially marked children's food. It is simply a marketing ploy which is a relatively recent invention and is designed to part parents from their money. Any item that bears a picture of a cartoon or movie character will cost more because of the licensing fee - so you are essentially paying for the cardboard around the food. Avoid cereals and desserts marketed for children as they may actually be less healthy than similar adult items.

If you are not sure where to find the best deals check out the supermarket comparison websites. There are a few sites out there that will compare all of the leading supermarkets for similar purchases. For those who to shop in person rather than online, these sites can help you calculate whether you could save money by switching supermarkets.

You can also make killer savings by timing your shopping trip very carefully. If you shop near the end of the day you will be more likely to find remaining stock that is due to go out of date at really cheap prices. The supermarkets would rather sell the items cheaper than throw them away. Check out the damaged-goods shelf as you might be able to bag a bargain for those items that have be slightly damaged in some way - but perfectly OK to eat. Maybe the packaging is damaged or torn.

Business is 24 hours 7 days a week whether your work hours or office hours are 9am to 5pm or not. For the successful business a continuation of marketing that works even when the office is shut, is what makes them thrive in the competitive world of generating sales or the like.

There are many effective measures that can be put in place to ensure your business is working even when you or your employees are not, not many of these measures are as effective as good advertising.

Advertising can be the mainstay of a business, and good advertising can make a business thrive. It is not just the glorious world of television adverts that work best, often the smaller gimmicks are the things that grab a potential customer's attention to a company.

The mind of the average customer is one that always likes something for free, we have all seen the keychains with a company's contact details on them or the toys that come free with a fast food happy meal - also emblazoned with company logos. These items are also promotional items and they certainly get the message across that they intend, our kids or even we will want to get a full set of fast food toys from the latest movie. We will even call the number of the company on our keychain if we require pizza or a taxi.

Now how many of us have been in need of a pen but do not have one to hand when one is called upon?

How many of us have walked into the Bookmakers to grab one of those tiny free promotional pens with the company logo across the top?

How many of us have actually wandered back into the Bookmakers after using the promotional pen to write down a phone number and placed a quick flutter on a racehorse that caught our eye?

Printed pens are a great way to get your advertising message across; they come in all shapes and sizes and can be customised to look like a company logo or designed to have specific graphics and text.

The humble customised pens go far beyond what is known as the paperless office, they always find themselves outside the company building and into the public.

Promotional pens always have a habit of making their way into the waiting room or to the office reception area on a table alongside the countless magazines, waiting to be picked up to fill out a crossword puzzle or end up in a handbag.

One funny thing about the promotional pens that are situated in an office reception area or similar, is its ability to disappear - when this happens the pens promotional aspect has seemingly worked, and guess who's telephone number will be called by the perpetrator in the event a new dentist, doctor or lawyers appointment needs to be scheduled for example.

Promotional pens have no real limits when it comes to what, who or why an advertising promotion is needed, they can be made in their hundreds or thousands giving your company a voice even when you are not at the desk.

Why debt matters...

Historically speaking, we as a society continue to increase our debt load, both as individuals and corporately. While our parents or grandparents understood the value of saving, our culture has not embraced this value and rather encourages us to spend beyond our means through easy credit in order to acquire more, newer, and better things. As a result, many people quickly end up with significant debt that can negatively impact their credit rating and cripple their spending power through large interest payments.

What is the problem?

Debt in some cases can be worthwhile. It is often worth going into debt in order to finance education, and in some cases a car or a house. The problem occurs when more debt is taken on than can reasonably be repaid, or when new debt is being used to pay for older debt. A significant source of debt is relying on credit cards and not paying off the full balance monthly. While credit cards can be a useful tool in some circumstances, they often cause people to spend more money than they earn and not keep track of what they spend until the bill arrives at the end of the month. Making only the minimum payment both increases the overall interest of the debt and prolongs the time in debt. While it can seem like a good idea at the time, it is not a good long term strategy.

What is the solution?

There is no one solution to debt, rather there are many things that can be done to limit or deal with debt. The first is to try to avoid debt before it becomes a problem. This can be done through making a budget that matches income to expenditures and sticking to it. Limit impulse buying and be very aware of how much you spend. If you are spending more than you earn, you need to find ways to either earn more or spend less. Cut out frivolities like eating out, going to movies, buying more clothes than you need, etc. If you are already in debt, the first step is to sit down with all your bills and determine how much debt you have. If it is credit card debt, I recommend cutting up all your credit cards. You can always apply for one later, but for now drastic measures need to be taken. Next, look online or at the library for free credit counseling. There are usually many services available that can help with either finding you a consolidation loan or negotiating with creditors to make your payments more affordable. The worst thing you can do is to carry on with the habits that got you into debt. Be aware of your problem and take the steps to solve it.

Of all the species of dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus Rex (or T Rex) is by far the most popular. Even though they lived more than 66 million years ago, children and adults are still captivated by this large and powerful animal. It is for this reason that children love receiving any type of T Rex replica, including plush T Rex.

Plush T Rex can be found in a variety of sizes, but getting one as large as possible stays a little bit truer to the real thing. Like the real animal, the plush T Rex also stands upright. While you will never find one 40 feet long and 20 feet tall (the size of the real T Rex), a three- or four-foot plush T Rex is a good compromise given it could be the same height of the child playing with him.

Plush T Rex is designed as a replica of the real animal; it stands on two legs, has a large head, tiny arms with two fingers, and bird-like feet with three signature toes. He also is designed with a small neck and thick pointed tail. The design of the real T Rex was all about making it as easy as possible for it to hunt and eat food. His tail was intended to counterbalance his large head in addition to giving him better agility and quicker turning ability. The plush T Rex body is a great looking imitation of the real thing.

Believe it or not, T Rex was not the biggest dinosaur to walk the planet. For example, while not a meat eater like T Rex, the Brachiosaurus stood 50 feet tall and was 85 feet long! T Rex, however, had the market cornered on scary - his four-foot jaw and 60 bone crushing teeth (each nine inches!) were enough to send anything running in the other direction. The plush T Rex has a face that lives up to the frightening real thing.

Besides its size, it could very well be the scare factor of the T Rex that captures children's attention. Some children just can't get enough of the feelings that are evoked when they hear creaking doors and sudden noises or are plunged into darkness and find surprise around the corner. Amazingly, T Rex seems to have the same affect on children, which is what makes him the ultimate monster.

Having a plush T Rex as a make-believe pet could bring back the terror a child feels from books or movies on the subject. He makes several unforgettable appearances in the film Jurassic Park, where he wreaks havoc wherever he goes. But with a plush T Rex, a child can enjoy all of the fun of the fright, knowing the real thing doesn't exist anymore.

Tourism is one of San Diego's biggest industries, and it's easy to see why. Thousands of people pour into this Southern California city year-round. Perfect weather twelve months a year makes for a great time, whether you're sightseeing or playing in one of San Diego's many beautiful beaches. Here are some of the best tourist attractions that you can't miss next time you visit!

Sea World

This world-famous theme park is a must see if you have kids or if you simply love sea life. Sea World is a feast for the eyes and the senses. It has some of the biggest aquariums in the state, replete with colorful sea creatures and plants. There are exhilarating water themed rides and incredible animal shows. Nothing like seeing a huge killer whale leap into the air right before your eyes.

The Harbor

The San Diego Harbor is not only a great place to walk along, it's also the home of the Maritime Museum, which comprises four historic sea vessels. These include: the topsail schooner "California", the world-famous "Star of India", the 18th century Royal Navy frigate "HMS Surprise" (which was featured in the movie Master and Commander), and an authentic Cold War Soviet submarine. All of this within walking distance of downtown and the shops of Sea Port village.

Party at the Gaslamp

For more adult fun, visit the Gaslamp District. A colorful and historic part of Downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp has some of the best bars and dance clubs in the city. Sports bars, cocktail lounges, salsa dancing venues, the Gaslamp has it all. It's a great place for both singles and couples and it's perfect for unwinding after a long trip.

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre urban/cultural center. It contains 10 world renowned museums that host incredible collections of art and science exhibits year round, nine botanical gardens, a playhouse with a replica of Shakespeare's Old Globe Theatre, the San Diego Zoo, and plenty of restaurants and shops to keep you busy. It's also great to just stroll through the main promenade, enjoying the revival architecture and public artwork.

Torrey Pines State Reserve

For the outdoorsman, a hike in the Torrey Pines State Reserve is a must. It's a pleasant climb through the park, and hikers are rewarded with some of the most spectacular views of the Pacific Coast anywhere.