May
08
2012
If you love natural and rustic décor, then look no further than DIY Etsy. Brides and groom that want an eco friendly wedding can find many pleasing décor items here. They specialize in barn wood hearts, table centerpieces, and cake stands. It is a great look for cheap and still eco friendly.
Spring is the season of wedding planning, and couples facing a tight budget are always looking for creative ways to achieve elegance without a big price tag. In addition to saving money, many are looking for ways to reduce the overall environmental impact of their nuptials. This quest for eco-thriftiness leads many to seek out DIY or recycled accents for their special day.
While some green wedding decor can leave something to be desired, the shabby-chic products offered by the Rustic Wedding Shop are picture perfect. Made from reclaimed barn wood, as well as burlap and other vintage materials, the Etsy shop’s selection of pastoral products are sure to put a smile on the face of any eco-conscious bride and groom.
Created by an artist in Ontario, the shop’s handmade pieces include rustic wooden hearts hewn with care from a lovely 130 year old salvaged barn board (pictured above), table number stands, and an all-natural spalted maple wood dessert stand (pictured below). The cake stand has a rustic live edge, is sanded to perfection, and protected with a low-voc food safe matte finish.
According to a recent shop announcement, new pieces including unique cake toppers, banners, and charming barn board centerpieces, will be added soon. ”We love all things natural and rustic, and have created this shop to bring something magical to your wedding celebration,” writes the shop owner…Continue Reading
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Apr
25
2012
Coenzyme Q10 is an oil-based substance that occurs naturally in the body’s cells. It’s somewhat similar to vitamins and it can be found especially in the membrane of the mitochondria cells. The COQ10, or ubiquinone, as it is also called since it can be found most everywhere in the body, is the cell’s energy source.
Since its discovery fifty years ago, there have been significant studies proving the important role this substance plays in our body, not only as energy producer, but also as antioxidant and immunity booster.
There are continuous medical studies testing the multiple health benefits that CoQ10 supplements have on ailments from heart failures, different forms of cancer, to migraines.
The beauty industry also picked up from these studies. CoQ10’s role as antioxidant, eliminating free radicals, showed the possibility to use it as an essential component in all anti-aging products. Anti-aging skin care products are based of substances that can restore the cell’s ability to regenerate or create new ones, and new, young cells will also restore the youthful aspect of the skin. In this, Coenzyme Q10 plays a primary role, as energy source, and as such cells can regenerate or new cells can be created. Free radicals being those substances that speed up the cell degeneration process, the antioxidant properties of Coenzyme Q10 fight against their unwanted effects and restore the cells’ ability to replenish themselves.
There is still one thing to be kept in mind. In order for this to be effective, a certain dosage of CoQ10 must be respected. If not, then the skin-care products will not be able to deliver their promises of restoring the youthful aspect of the skin. Of course, this also depends on the honesty of the company developing them, if their claims actually match the contents of the products.
Apr
23
2012
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and protein is necessary in your diet to build and maintain your muscle integrity. The protein will be broken down by your body into its constituent amino acids which will, in turn, be used by your body to synthesize new proteins.
Here are three snacks, which you can eat today, that are high in protein and consequently high in amino acids:
1. Nuts are a great source of nutrition, and a healthy source of protein. Try picking up one of those trail mix bags in your local grocery or convenience store. Many times those trail mixes will also include various seeds in addition to the nuts (like sesame seeds). This is very beneficial because those seeds are high in amino acids too.
2. Yogurt is another good choice for a snack that is high in amino acids. Yogurt is made from milk, and the milk has lots of protein in it. It’s simple and convenient to grab a cup of yogurt out of the fridge when you are feeling hungry, and the portion size is already determined for you. The active cultures in yogurt are just another added benefit of this tasty snack.
3. Eggs are a food that contain loads of protein, but they are not an obvious choice for most people to consider when it’s time for a snack. Fried eggs or scrambled eggs are dishes most people associate with breakfast, but how about trying a hard-boiled egg the next time you need something to tide you over until dinner? They’re easy to prepare, and they can even be cooked ahead of time if you’re in a hurry later on in the day.
So the next time you have a snack, why not make it a healthy one that is high in protein and amino acids!
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Apr
14
2012
Businesses are successful when they meet a need that is in high demand. That is exactly what one company in Denver is doing. It has professional carpet cleaners willing to tackle any carpeting job.
As anyone with carpeting knows quite well, carpets can get really dirty Add a couple of kids and maybe a pet or two to the household, and carpets can go from dirty to downright disgusting.
While vacuuming helps with basic carpet maintenance, in order to truly get deep down dirt, pet dander and other contaminants out of the fibers requires regular carpet cleaning.
A Denver, Colorado area carpet cleaning company has been getting a lot of attention lately for its outstanding service, friendly staff and reasonable prices that helps keep both carpets and upholstery looking and smelling great.
Bullies Carpet Cleaning works with homeowners, landlords, business owners and anyone else who has a carpet that needs cleaning. The company is a family-owned and locally-operated franchise that works with customers throughout the Denver metropolitan area.
In order to save its customers as much of their hard-earned money as possible, the company regularly features carpet cleaning specials…Continue Reading
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Apr
09
2012
Orthodontists and other dental professionals now have tool to increase office efficiency. A new application will add convenience to the patient scheduling process. Hopefully, the technology gods will soon develop an app that will make dental appointments unnecessary.
Henry Schein Inc, Melville, NY, has launched a new version of Dentrix® Mobile, a remote access tool that allows orthodontists and office staff to view appointment schedules, medical alerts, and patients information from their smartphones and tablet devices.
The updated version of Dentrix Mobile can now be used on larger-screen devices like the Apple iPadTM and Motorola XoomTM. In addition, the latest iteration also allows iPad and Xoom users to add notes to the appointment book or confirm appointments when they are away from the office.
Users of Dentrix eCentral, a bundle of electronic services that manage patient communication and insurance billing, can now use their iPad or Xoom to confirm appointments outside the office with the new version of Dentrix Mobile.
Dentrix Mobile runs on the latest smartphones and mobile devices, including BlackBerry®, iPhone™, iPad, Palm Pre™, Motorola Xoom, and Android™. The newest upgraded version of Dentrix Mobile is free to customers with the latest version of Dentrix and a customer service plan… Continue Reading
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Apr
09
2012
Calorie watchers, rejoice! You don’t have to punish your appetite and neglect your taste buds just because of your quest to lose weight. There are many delicious snacks that you can try out without having to feel guilty afterwards.
Here are 5 delicious low fat snacks that are easy to procure, and are even easier to enjoy!
1. Kellogg’s Fruit n’ Fibre cereal bar. Kellogg’s is a company that has established its name as a provider of delicacies for health-conscious folks. With its Fruit n’ Fibre cereal bar, they’ve enamored the fitness world with a snack that is absolutely mouthwatering, generously filling, and minimally fattening. One bar only contains 95 calories, and many use a Fruit n’ Fibre bar as a meal substitute
2. Small pita bread with low fat cottage cheese. Pita bread is one of the most delicious baked goodies known to man. A staple food from Greece, pita bread is rich in fiber. Fiber has antioxidant properties that cleanses the body of toxins and other unwanted substances. It is also quite filling, even in small quantities, so it is an excellent all-natural hunger suppressant. Add some low fat cottage cheese and you have a winner! All in all, this sumptuous snack contains only 97 calories.
3. Hard-boiled egg. Easy to prepare, and can be eaten a number of ways. A hard-boiled egg is the ultimate meal substitute, as it has the vitamins and minerals you need, but will only set you back around 78 calories per serving.
4. A slice of baked potato with a tablespoon of salsa. If you count Wendy’s Chili N’ Cheese baked potato as one of your favorite snacks but are afraid of its enormous calorie content, then here’s the perfect alternative. Bake your own potato and grab a slice. Pour a tablespoon of salsa, and enjoy the explosion on your taste buds. Total cost: 91 calories.
5. 10 pieces of Pringles chips. Just can’t stop munching on some chips to get you going? Limit the number of pieces you eat and you’re good to go. 10 pieces of Pringles chips only contain a total of 100 calories.
These 5 delicious low fat snacks prove that losing weight doesn’t have to mean sacrificing the things you love. You just have to be wary of the calorie content and budget your intake correspondingly. Losing weight can actually become a more enjoyable experience.
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Mar
30
2012
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Texas are cautiously optimistic about the state’s financial situation. Although a strong economy means less work for the bankruptcy attorney, it may be a long time before they are worried about job security. But Texans can be hopeful they have finally turned the corner for better times ahead.
Although Texas is continuing to go through its fair share of economic woes, compared to the rest of the nation, the economy is still trending above average. According to the Texas Workforce Commission’s monthly jobs report released in January 2012 the unemployment rate fell from 8.3 percent in December 2010 to 7.8 percent in December 2011, while the nation ended 2011 at 8.5 percent. This is due in large part to job growth. Last year non-agricultural jobs in Texas grew by approximately 2 percent compared with 1.3 percent for the rest of the country. But that’s not the only sector that experienced growth. The state’s private sector added 261,200 jobs, an annual growth rate of 3 percent compared with 1.8 percent for the rest of the nation. Additionally, in quarter 3 2011 Texas ranked 4th for credit card debt (behind Iowa, North Dakota and Arkansas), and in 2010 Texas also ranked 4th for bankruptcy rate; the number of bankruptcy filings per capita (1000) in Texas dropped from 2.36 in 2010 to 2.06 in 2011.
Board Certified Houston Bankruptcy Lawyer Schachter doesn’t go so far as to say that Texas is doing well economically. However, he does state that based on the available economic indicators, the economy in Texas appears to be doing better relative to the rest of the country. With job growth on the rise and unemployment trending down, the signs would appear to be positive.
Attorney Adam Schachter is board certified in consumer bankruptcy law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is licensed to practice law in the states of Texas and Arizona and permitted to practice in the Federal Court Districts of the Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts of of Texas…Continue Reading
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Mar
30
2012
Stories of personal bankruptcy are plentiful in Portugal. Unemployment is at record high and still climbing. Last year’s bailout hasn’t yet trickled down to help the people of Portugal.
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Nuno Pinto is 40, out of work and contemplating a step he thinks is the only way out of his family’s financial plight: personal bankruptcy.
Pinto, like many Portuguese, is financially stranded. He has no income, and gets by with the help of his elderly parents, but repayments on loans he took out before Portugal was engulfed by a financial crisis keep falling due.
Personal bankruptcies last year outnumbered company bankruptcies, accounting for 55 percent of all insolvencies in Portugal. It’s the first time that has happened and is part of a gloomy catalog of record-breaking statistics.
Portugal’s vulnerable, debt-riddled economy was crushed last year by Europe’s sovereign debt crisis. Portugal had to follow Greece and Ireland and take a €78 billion ($103 billion) bailout to dodge national bankruptcy.
Lenders demanded debt-reducing austerity measures that have helped pitch the country into a steep decline. It is in its second straight year of worsening recession, and unemployment has climbed to a record 14.8 percent. Portugal’s continuing troubles could yet provide the spark for another European financial emergency…Continue Reading
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Mar
29
2012
After a photographers brother got burned on his wedding photos, she decided to write a list of photographers to never hire. On that list were a number of things such as, never hire a family member to do your wedding photos. If something were to go wrong then that relationship will be forever ruined. Also, she suggested not hiring a photographer just based off of his equipment. The person needs to have experience.
Earlier in my career, I was afraid to photograph weddings. Miss “the kiss”? I didn’t want that responsibility. Even as a news photojournalist, if I miss an important moment, there are other ways to get a picture, such as from a wire service. Not so at a wedding.
Which is why couples should be wary of those proclaiming themselves wedding photographers.
They may have cameras, but with the smoke and mirrors of technology, you might hire someone you really shouldn’t.
One of my brothers got burned by this. It still smarts. He decided to let me enjoy the wedding without having to photograph it. Their photographer was excited to use a new lens – a fisheye…Continue Reading
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Mar
23
2012
Prospective home buyers have less to look at in Dallas where the inventory of homes for sale is shrinking. Agents are reporting more showings and less listings which adds up to a potential sellers’ market. However, prices are remaining steady as appraisals are more controlled than in previous years.
Dallas-area home shoppers may be in for a surprise this spring.
There are fewer bargain buys on the market.
And the overall number of pre-owned houses for sale in North Texas is at the lowest level in more than a decade.
Many neighborhoods have less than a four-month supply of single-family homes listed for sale with real estate agents.
A six-month supply has long been considered a “balanced” inventory. Anything less than that is usually considered a sellers’ market. Nationally, the supply is 6.1 months.
North Texas home sales listings were down 23 percent in January from a year earlier, according to the Realtors’ multiple listing service…Continue Reading
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