Three Factors To Help You Get The Best At Home Teeth Whitening Kit

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By Rai Micht

There are many benefits with just having whiter teeth and a warm smile. However, although there are many options for professional teeth whitening procedures, not everyone can afford them because they are too expensive. People have been trying to find alternatives for expensive dental treatments, and know that you are not alone in the quest for an at home teeth whitening kit. Using an at home teeth whitening kit would be the best thing next to having professional dental treatments.

Choosing among the many at home teeth whitening kit can be difficult, because there are just so any options to choose from. This is where information and personal preference comes into play. Knowing what you need and what you want in your at home teeth whitening kits is the best way to help you get the right product. To help you choose, here are some considerations you should take in mind:

1. Customization. Every person has a different set of teeth - when it comes to at home teeth whitening kits, it is important to choose which product fits comfortably to the form of your mouth. This only guarantees that the mouthpiece will fit and the whitening agents will be absorbed equally.

2. Ask around - inquiring about which may be the right at home teeth whitening kit from people who have used them before can give you an overview and advise on how to effectively use them. First-hand opinion from people who have experienced these teeth whitening products not only gives you an insight on which could give you better results, but also save you time and money in the process.

3. Find Professional Dental Opinion - going to the dentist for a personal check-up and get professional advise is the best way to secure the right treatment while ensuring effective teeth whitening. Side effects of at home teeth whitening kits can also be address and cleared to avoid health problems in the future.

Using at home teeth whitening kits could require lots of time and patience, because results will not be immediately visible. Over the counter teeth whitening products does not contain the same amount of bleaching agents used in professional dental treatments, so the results is not as great. Therefore, it is acceptable to see little results on the first try.

Choices can be limited if you are looking for professional whitening results using over the counter products. Purchasing an at home teeth whitening kit can take time to get visible results, yet it can still help in giving you whiter smiles. Over the counter teeth whitening products can even help in maintaining whiter teeth after getting a professional teeth whitening treatment.

Be in the know if the benefits of at home teeth whitening products. To guarantee that you will have whiter teeth at a low cost, without getting the risks of side effects, then go with all natural teeth whitening products. Using all natural products can provide for adequate and safer teeth whitening results. Never hesitate to ask your dentist about your dental health and which products would be best for your teeth and gums.

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Positive and Negative Sides of Using An Electric Dog Training Collar

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By Hailey Paige

New technological developments of modern times are constantly changing our life - now we can enjoy the benefits of using such technological advancements as wireless internet connection, 3G mobile communication, microwave cooking and many other technological improvements. At the same time, to many of today's dog owners the Electric Dog Training Collar is the kind of advancement they expected from modern technology.

Dog owners are aware about the nature of these devices, that is why this type of collar is commonly used to smoothen rough mannered or aggressive dogs. Those dog owners who are using such collars should not be considered cruel: actually, handling the dog with the help of an electric training collar can work very well in the situations, when the dog's behavior is too dangerous for his own wellbeing.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Electric Dog Training Collar

Similarly to everything else, using an electric dog collar has its pluses and minuses. The main benefit is gaining higher control on your dog. No matter where you are, indoors or outdoors, it is advantageous for the owners of hard-to-handle dogs. Besides, since electric dog training collars use static electricity, you won't have to worry about your dog's well-being.

Speaking about the disadvantages, it is necessary to mention a certain ethical controversy connected with using electric shocks on dogs. Many dog owners consider using this type of training collar as too cruel.

As for the cons - the biggest would be that many feel using an electric dog training collar is, in fact, crossing the line into animal cruelty. Although most collars have very low-level shocks some people just can't bring themselves to buy one. And of course there are dogs who respond negatively to an Electric Dog Training Collar because positive reinforcement works better with them. In the end, it's an owner's responsibility to decide what will work for them and their pet.

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How to Choose My First Tropical Fish

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By Gavish Rotem

So how can I choose my first tropical fish or should I need to change my tank population? There are many families of tropical fish, cichlids, catfish, bottom feeders, Characins, cyprinids, labyrinth fish, livebearers and much more. Make sure that your desired fish suit to your tank size and just pick one. Betta splendens is a good option; it is very hardy and tolerates species.

In the wild, bettas males have very shorter fins that those we usually see in stores, these are called by the Thai people "Plakad" (meaning- "Fighter"), and are used in Thailand for show-fights (just like roosters). The betta is very hardy and durable to low water conditions, though; long-finned strains are more susceptible to high amounts of nitrogen compounds in water and will quickly suffer from fin-rot, dropsy and other illnesses. In large fish tanks Betta splendens requires good filtration system with low to moderate water flow. If water flow is too strong, the betta will settle in a spot where flow is lowest and will hardly move from it. When kept in a jar, water should be changed every week or even twice a week- the amount of water changed, depends on the jar's volume. Some people buy dry leafs of a tree called Ketapang/Indian Almond-tree (Terminalia katappa) and put them to the betta's jar. It is said to help preventing infectious illnesses and getting the betta into breeding-mood. When feeding these fish, avoid over-feeding, as these fish tend to gorge itself, which might end up in a bloated fish suffering from deadly incurable Enlarged-leaver.

Another great common tropical fish is the Labidochromis caeruleus. This fish is one of the most beautiful Mbuna that exist in the hobby, its yellow and black colors along with the fact That it is one of the least aggressive cichlids makes it very popular all over the world. The Labidochromis caeruleus requires at least 20 gallon tank size.

The Labidochromis caeruleus should kept in large community aquarium with other small Mbuna type fish like the species from the Labeotropheus Melanochromis. Decorate the tank with rocks, woods and other hiding places. These fish prefer hard alkaline water with a fairly high PH. The yellow lab will appreciate water changes on a weekly basis and well filtered water. The yellow lab is an omnivore, in captivity they will accept any food given, flakes, pellet, frozen or live food, they also need green food such as lettuce, cucumber.

The last one and one of my favorites, belongs to the livebearers family,the famous Guppy fish. This amazing tropical fish has an elongated body. This fish available in many colors. The guppy is one of the most popular and sought after aquarium fishes all over the planet. with many standardized varieties. This species offers a large selection of colors with no two fish similar. It is a small member of the Poeciliidae family (and like all other members of the family, he is livebearer). The most notable characteristic of this group is the presence of a copula-tory organ in males the andropodium or gonopodium, this organ is formed by the anterior rays of the anal fin. It easy to distinguish between male and females, Females are dull grey while the males are very colorful and have large fins. Guppy is an omnivore, The guppy eat almost everything, flakes, pellets, frozen foods and live foods. It is highly recommended to feed them in small amounts at least 2-3 times a day.

There is nothing special to setup if you want to breed guppy, the only thing you need to consider is to bring one male and three females, the reason you need to bring more than one female for the male not harass the females to the point of exhaustion. Like all livebearers when the female is in pregnant it will develop a dark triangular shaped gravid spot near her anal vent. As the pregnancy progresses this dark triangular shaped gravid spot will get larger and darker. At the time the fry comes out recommended to move them or the parents to another tank or else the parents will eat their own fry.

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How To Fertilize Bonsai Tree

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By Christina Jones

Bonsai trees, akin to every other living things, should have food for survival. In contrast to the roots of ordinary trees that grow for long expanses seeking nutrition, the roots of bonsai trees are restricted to develop inside the tray and therefore they will be able to obtain simply whatever nourishment is obtainable in the soil inside the tray. Therefore, the soil inside the container requires to be often re-furnished with the exact amount of nutrients.

The practice of adding nutrients to the soil where plants develop is termed Fertilizing & it is a major fragment of bonsai tree care. The nutrients present in the manure will support the bonsai tree to make its own food by a procedure called Photosynthesis. The amount and type of manure to be offered for bonsai tree care is mostly based on aspects such as: - Variety of bonsai tree - How old is the bonsai tree - Time of the year in which the bonsai is fertilized

The basic nutrients in fertilizers are Nitrogen, Phosphorous & Potassium, available in various shares for different manures. You must apply fertilizer all through the growth period of the tree; commencing early spring till mid autumn. Indoor trees however can be fertilized around the year. It is desirable to apply more amount of fertilizer recurrently (like once in 2 weeks) for young trees, and continue reducing the amount & frequency as the tree grows old.

So as to offer correct bonsai tree care, never over-fertilize. Surplus fertilizer causes burning of roots and leaves. Burned roots are not capable of drawing water from the soil and passing it on to the various parts of the bonsai tree. On account of over-fertilizing, keep watering the plant until the water comes out of the drain hole and let it drain. Then re-water it. This process is termed leaching & will help to discard excess fertilizers.

Things to remember: - Always water the bonsai tree earlier to mixing the fertilizer. - Try to utilize a water soluble fertilizer. - Never fertilize a sick plant until it has recovered. - Even if it is a development season, dont add fertilizer to a dormant outdoor bonsai till it demonstrates signal of growth. In case it is inside, you can provide fertilizer rarely, like once in a month.

With apt bonsai tree care, by providing the right amount of fertilizer at the proper instance, you will be able to develop & uphold a healthy bonsai tree.

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Section 8 Looks To Beat Halo At Its Own game

Posted by | Posted on 12:37 AM

By Dave Taylor

Section 8 is a brand new first person shooter game that is so confident in what it offers that it has shrugged off the threat of the bigger boys on the block, namely a new Halo and new Call of Duty game, to launch at the same time as them.

Section 8 includes a big, bold multiplayer element. It can support up to 42 players on the PC and 32 on the Xbox 360, though the use of X-Servers, a first for the console.

There is only one mode in Section 8 - red versus blue team, but it does include a tactical way to enter the game, using a battlefield overview that shows you the enemy strongholds, and then offers to let you drop far out from the fire and work your way in, or risk it and drop closer by. This eliminates the spawn camping that spoils so many multiplayer games.

Care has also been given to the other "things that annoy gamers" such as pogoing and dashing out the way, with cooldowns on gameplay elements like Overdrive (super-speed), and also to the "things that gamers love" such as really big guns.

The game has solid graphics, running as it does on the Unreal Engine 3, so while there are better visuals out there, Section 8 is by no means let down by its look. If the game can continue to attract the level of gamers that it has done so far then online games will continue to retain their fast pace, and the game will be a success.

The single player game explains the moniker of the title a bit more: Section 8 is the military term for soldiers discharged for mental issues. In this game your team is nicknamed Section 8 because of its crazy attitude to jumping into dangerous situations.

Section 8 is out September 11th 2009 and is available for both PC and the Xbox 360.

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Proper Fit and Positioning of the Martingale Collar or Half Check Collar

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By Jim Witt

Sometimes, one article is not enough to relay all the information pertaining to a subject. That is the case with the recent column about Martingale collars and half check collars. The debate about the different types of choke collars was the subject but there was not space to discuss the proper fit and position of these types of collars, which is a very important aspect of using Martingale and Half Check collars.

To provide a quick summary of the previous article, half check collars and Martingale are quite similar to choke collars but are considered by many to be much more humane. These collars were conceptualized for sight hounds to prevent them from backing out of a regular collar on account that their necks are too large.

Half check collars, or half choke collars, are typically manufactured of leather or nylon webbing and chain, while Martingale collars are made entirely of nylon webbing. Both collars have a dual-loop design which functions by tightening around the dogs neck when it is attempting to remove its head from the collar, yet it will loosen when the struggling dog stops fighting. The distinctive, restricted closing of the half check collar and the Martingale collar averts it from becoming too snug. Nonetheless, proper fit and positioning is crucial when using these types of collars.

The Martingale collar, which is generally constructed entirely of nylon webbing, has two loops. A smaller, control loop, contains a dee ring for attaching the leash. The second loop enables the collar to tighten or loosen to fit the dog perfectly. Buckles are sometimes added so the collar can be buckled around the dog's neck.

To properly fit and position the Martingale collar, slip it over the dog's head and pull the collar up right behind the ears of the dog. The collar is adjusted here because this is the point where a normal collar slips over the head. The control loop should close when the dee ring is pulled. The two hardware pieces attached to the control loop should be a minimum of two inches apart or the standard two-finger allowance. The two pieces should never touch. If the two pieces touch, your collar is too loose.

The Half Check Collar is comparable to the Martingale except part of this collar is made with chain. Similar to the Martingale, it has two loops which work the same way. The control loop on this type of collar is made of chain. The dee ring is attached to this circle of chain and is used as the attaching point for the leash. The chain is connected to the webbing or leather part of the collar with metal rings

As with the Martingale collar, the half check collar is positioned and fit in the same manner. When the dog pulls or tries to slip this collar over its head, the chain slides through the rings, tightening the webbing around the dog's neck. The chain itself never tightens around the neck. The dog only feels the webbing or the leather. The distinctive clinking noise also serves as a training tool as the dog pulls against the Half check collar.

When trying out both of these collars, it becomes apparent how equivalent these two collars really are. Fundamentally, these collars act the same way. More importantly, these two collars are more gentle to your dog while tethered to a leash.

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Can Anyone Sell Their Photos?

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By Dan Feildman

There is an ongoing myth that the online digital photography business is available only to US citizens.

Obviously this is untrue yet it is important to note that the majority of the purchasers of stock photography are from the US due mostly to the volume of internet users as well as the high demand from web designers, advertisers and marketers for images of items that are unavailable in the States.

If you do a simple Google Image search you can see the variety of subjects that are being photographed and solicited for sale. While you may see a huge variety please pay particular attention to the quality of the images as many will never be accepted by a Stock Photography site simply because the quality is poor. You may also notice which sizes are available to upload, this is important to know prior to submitting your image as you will want to make sure you have proper sizes. Beware if you are resizing your image that you may lose quality which could result in your image being rejected.

The actual jump from producing poor quality images to high selling images is not high at all, but simple mistakes need to be corrected in order to reach the final goal of being able to sell your quality images on the stock photography sites.

Ideally photos have not been edited with photo editing programs such as Photoshop. While these programs are great for resizing and cropping you will lose quality each time you open and work with the photo. The goal, therefore, is to take the perfect photo without the need for any editing.

The best thing about selling your photographs online is that it can be done by anyone, anywhere. All you need to get started is an interest in photography, a digital camera, a computer and an Internet connection. If you can take quality photos of interesting subjects you will soon be able to sit back and what your bank account increase.

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A Few Words on Chainsaw Carving

Posted by | Posted on 12:36 AM

By Jake Taylor

If you are a landscape architect or a professional gardener, it cannot be argued that the electric chainsaw remains to be one of your best friends. Electric chainsaw may not be as powerful as their gas-powered counterparts. But when it comes to small jobs such pruning, hedging, and reconfiguring tree branches, electric cutters are the best equipment for the job.

Granted, electric chainsaws does not have the juice gas chainsaws have, but these electric chainsaws are the best machines for small wood cutting and pruning jobs. But aside from gardening and landscaping duties, the electric chainsaws are increasingly getting popular for another thing. If you have been a fan or an enthusiast of woodworks and wood carving, then certainly you know about chainsaw carving.

Chainsaw carving is a new form of art that is getting widely noticed across the globe. Early records of wood sculpted by chainsaws date back to the 1950s. Today, there are thousands of individuals who are getting hooked to this hobby.

Chainsaw carving evolved from a marketing ploy used by chainsaw merchants back in the 1950s. During forestry expos and state fairs, these merchants showcased their chainsaws to potential customers by doing series of shows. These shows featured skilled chainsaw handler to perform quick carving out of wood blocks. From there, chainsaw carving sort of evolved.

As the years go by, chainsaw carvers began to prefer lighter and more compact chainsaws. Lighter is better, or so the norm of chainsaw carving goes. Since gas chainsaw are quite heavy, electric chainsaws quickly became the unofficial tool of the trade.

The Remington Series is one of the most popular brands picked by many chainsaw carvers. While it is not one of the top-class brands in the market, its overall performance in terms of carving i excellent. The Remington is also a top pick among novice chainsaw carvers.

Another popular brand among chainsaw carvers is McCulloch electric chainsaws. They have a line of lightweight and compact models that can perform very well for small cutting assignments. Craftsman chainsaws are also worth mentioning as they also produce electrical chainsaws that deliver the good when it comes to carving.

You can also pick pricier models if you have the cash to splurge on them. Brands such as Makita, Stihl, and Milwaukee are among the names exert chainsaw carvers prefer. These high-end models may be pricier, but they are worth every single penny in terms of overall performance and efficiency.

Electric chainsaws do not have the same power as gas powered units but that doesn't mean you can avoid taking all relevant safety precautions. If you have you heart set on taking up chainsaw carving put safety first and purchase the right equipment. The rest can then follow.

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Discover How To Scrapbook The Digital Way

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By Kerry Frost

The serious scrapbooker is going to have an equally serious supply of bits, bobs, goodies, knick-knacks, and tools for the creation of the perfect page. This isn't your third grade art class collage - scrapbooking has risen to a fine art, and artists need the right materials and tools to craft a masterpiece. But there's the danger that you'll drive your family into living out of a single room, as the rest of the house is overtaken by the stuff of scrapbooking.

Equally as troublesome as the amount of supplies you've collected, is the amount of time it takes to gather them up and lay them out just for one, single scrapbooking session. If you factor in looking for the one or two items you know you want, but just can't put your finger on when you need them, you can easily spend 15 or 20 minutes setting up to start working, time you could have spent in the much more fun and productive task of creating beauty.

You might want to learn how to scrapbook, digital style. Sure, scrapping the old-school way is still fun, but for a change of pace, how about creating your pages right on your computer, where all the tools and supplies you need are tidily stored and right at your fingertips? Digital scrapbooking is becoming hugely popular, and rightly so.

Don't let your modest computer skills intimidate you away from learning how to scrapbook digitally. Online scrapbooking is just as much fun, and it's easy to learn. Follow a few simple steps, and suddenly you'll find it took less time to learn than it did to set up for a single session of scrapbooking the way you did it before. Free up some time to spend with your family, or start another digital scrapbooking project!

First, find out how to get your scrapbook pictures made digital. If you use a digital camera to take your pictures, it's easy to transfer them to your computer. But if you have some hard copy photos that you want to use, or aren't sure how to transfer your digital photos to your computer, it's a simple matter of putting your pictures on a CD, which can be done at any photography center. While there, you can also scan your pictures, adding those to the CD as well.

That's not all there is to learning how to scrapbook using digital means. There are many photo sharing websites where you can register and begin exchanging pictures with other people, family and friends. The ultimate in digital scrapbooking is using (sometimes-free) photo-edition software to make artistic alterations to your original photograph, which adds another interesting element to your page. But if you're a beginner, don't worry about that. Once you have your photos on your computer, you're perfectly ready to make a lovely scrapbook page.

There are many excellent and inexpensive digital scrapbooking software programs on the market right now. Just do a search for "how to scrapbook digital" or "digital scrapbook software" and check out the choices. All of them will help you design, edit and print your pages, and most offer a ton of customizable themes, background and graphics options built right in to help you get started. Be sure to do your homework - compare prices and services before making a decision, so you know you'll be getting the program that's right for your budget, skill level, and needs. Once you've made your choice and bought or downloaded your perfect software, be sure to read through the tutorial and familiarize yourself with how it works and what it's capable of, as this will save you a lot of time fiddling around trying to figure stuff out when you'd really rather be making your page.

Once you've learned how to scrapbook, digital-style, you'll discover a lot of options that paper and cloth scrapbooking don't provide, like being able to add audio, voice narration, and music, posting your scrapbook online so everyone in your family can see it, even if they can't travel to your home. Fix scratches and "red-eye" in your photographs with the click of a button, and change your mind about your design in an instant, without having to waste expensive supplies.

But the most priceless thing is the sense of security that digital scrapbooking gives. If something awful happens to your hard copies, you are safe in the knowledge that you have a fall back plan - everything is online, where you can print it out whenever you need to.

Take your scrapbooking in a whole new direction. You don't have to give up the tried and true (and fun!) way of building a scrapbook. But exploring a new option that gives you tons of alternatives that you can't get with traditional methods could give your scrapbooking passion a real shot in the arm.

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Do You Have Limp Hair? Create Volume With Hairstyling

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By Toni Moretti

Many individuals that have curly frizzy hair envy those with the long straight limp hair. However, the individuals that has this type of hair, which is often referred to as baby hair, is not impressed with it. It is just so limp and does not seem to have any body to it, which is exactly true. It does not have any body.

This is where the problem is so what you need to do is first find hairstyles that are going to create the look of volume. Several things can be done to create the volume for your hairstyles. One of these is that you can use various products like a mousse for example.

These are quite good for giving you some temporary body. The best way to use this is after you have shampooed your hair to work the mousse in but work it down to the scalp. This way it is going to give you the lift from the root of the hair as opposed to the ends of the hair strands.

Another great way to give yourself some volume is by leaning over and letting your hair all hang down and blow dry it paying attention to the roots. If you can dry from the roots, you are again going to create some body and then once your hair is dry you can go ahead and style as you normally would.

Another thing you want to consider with your limp hair is getting a hairstyle that is going to utilize the cut that is going to give you some body. There are various ways your hairdresser could cut your hair that is going to give the illusion of it being full and manageable.

Then finally, it is going to come down to the type of styles that are going to be best suited and the easiest for you to work with. Even though there are things you can do to get some volume, you are not going to totally correct the problem of limp hair. Therefore, you are going to need to learn how to work with it according to the hairstyles that you pick.

Ideally you're not going to want to pick hairstyles are going to require a lot of styling because your hair is simply not going to be able to hold the style in place for any period of time

Quite often, if you have coloring done to your hair it will also help give you some boldness and volume as well. The same with getting some light body perms for example are beneficial. Word of caution here though is that you do not want to end up with hair damage and quite often limp hair will tend to damage a lot easier.

Try employing the different solutions and aids that we have given you here remembering to concentrate on your haircut and picking hairstyles that will work easy with the type of haircut that you are going to need.

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Build A Beautiful Fountain From Three Garden Pots

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By Donald Rickerby

Even though the idea of garden fountains being made from pots is not new, I happened upon a method of building one that I hadn't seen before. I think this fountain would make a wonderful addition to any garden and its so easy to build that anyone can do it. The first thing you need to do is choose the appropriate pots. One will be used as the basin to catch the water coming down. The next is a base and then the largest pot is used for the main fountain. When you are choosing the shape for this pot, keep in mind that the function is just as important as how it looks. A slightly tapered pot that is smooth will be very quiet as the water tends to cling on to the sides of the pot as it falls. Pots having ridges or rings will cause the water to splash into the basin causing more sound.



Start with a large stone or terracotta bowl for the foundation of your fountain. This is the pot that catches the overflowing water from the large main pot. Turn the pot upside down and drill a hole in the bottom center (if necessary). Turn it back over and run the cord from your pump out through the hole. Now cover the hole with duct tape and seal it with a body filler used for repairing cars. Once its dry, fill in around the cord with silicon. Next, use a water sealant to coat the inside of the basin. Its now ready to place in your desired location. The basin should be somewhat level, but this is not crucial.

The base is a pot that is turned upside down and houses the pump. Choose a pot that has a base diameter the same as the base diameter of the main fountain pot. Soak the pot overnight in water. This helps make it easier to cut notches around the top rim of the pot. These notches allow water to come in that gets pumped up through the fountain tube.

Cut a piece of tubing about a foot longer than the height of the fountain pot. Attach this to the pump. Now feed the base pot down over the tube through the hole in the bottom of the pot. Seal the gap around the tube with more silicon. Now you should have your basin with an upside down pot sitting in the middle of it with a pump inside and the tube sticking out the top of the base pot.

Now things should start taking shape. Take the fountain pot and test fit it down over the tube by placing it on top of the base pot. Don't glue it down yet. If it looks good (with the pipe sticking out past the top of the pot) you can take it back off and run a couple of thick beads of silicon around the top of the base pot. The bead around the outside diameter helps hold the two pots together and the bead on the inside closer to the hole will keep water from running in between the pots.

Once everything has dried, fill with water and test. Now you will have to adjust the height of the tubing to get the desired effect you are looking for. Finish by filling in the basin with rocks.

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Where To Search For High Quality Tattoo Designs Online?

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By Damien Loreal

If you have tried searching for tattoo designs online, you would realize that it isn't as easy as it seems to find a good designs. With tons of low quality tattoo designs on the Internet, it is not hard to see why finding a good tattoo design is a challenge.

However, searching for tattoo designs on the Internet need not be a tedious task if you know where exactly to search for it.

Most people who are searching on the Internet to for tattoo designs are browsing at free tattoo designs sites. Although it is human nature for people to go for something that is free rather than paying for it but, most of these free designs are often designs that are done badly or low quality designs.

Another problem that most people do not realize is, these designs are being reuse over and over again by hundreds, or maybe even thousands of others. That means if you are going to use any of these free designs, there is a very high likelihood that you are going to get the exact same tattoo as others who have chosen the same design as you!

Other than searching for free designs at free tattoo design websites, you can also choose to sign up for a tattoo design gallery membership. And what's cool about these tattoo design membership site is, you get life-time access to the tattoo gallery for a cheap onetime payment.

The advantages of tattoo membership sites are they frequently update their gallery with new designs. And also, the designs are definitely in better quality and more exclusive when compared to designs from free tattoo sites. These tattoo design membership sites also give you more bonuses like tattoo forums, members gallery and so on.

As for the membership for these tattoo design membership site, they usually cost around $40 or less. If you are thinking of getting a tattoo design, I would advice that you go check out these tattoo design membership sites. Because a tattoo is permanent, you wouldn't want to risk any chances of it turning out ugly or having the same tattoo design as others.

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Why A Dance School's Atmosphere Matters

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By Sarah Wilkiamson

Family involvement is a wonderful, support mechanism for young dancers. Having their families involved boosts their confidence and is great for the morale of everyone. Dancing is a community art and many families get involved and help their siblings and children to do better. For this reason, choosing a school that encourages a family atmosphere is important.

There are many reasons for families to get involved and support a young student:

Practice: sometimes it is hard to get down to the discipline of practice, especially for a young child. This is where the family can help. They can give the support needed for a student to discipline themselves enough to get the practice done. Members of the family can help by putting a little fun into it and encourage the student. They can even partner with them to help the student learn different steps and skills.

Support is a big factor when a child feels frustration when learning. A family to support them can be the difference between tasting success and experiencing failure. Stress and tension are common for dancers that don't have good support networks. When a dancer, especially a young person, knows that they have a good support network to help them through tough times it really makes a difference.

Sharing: Family especially siblings can share in the fun of preparing for dance shows. There are a lot of aspects of dancing that family members can help a young student with. One of the ones that are the most fun is when your child has to prepare for a show. It is fun for a student to share what they will be doing with siblings and parents. They can in turn can help the student out with tough routines and skills.

The family members themselves will often like to see what a young student is doing in the class and how they are progressing. This especially applies to parents or even grandparents. When a school offers them this opportunity they can see first hand how their child is handling the lessons and whether they are enjoying it. They can also see the teacher in action and be satisfied that they are doing a good job.

The best environment for learning is a warm, family atmosphere. If the atmosphere is too intimidating then it can stifle learning or even cause a young student to give up on their lessons. The best environment is one conducive to learning and that means creating a warm environment for the students to excel in.

When students feel right at home at dance lessons they are able to learn faster and perform better. They find it easier to make friends and support one another, as well as building a strong relationship with their teacher. This sort of environment builds confidence and allows them to tackle the toughest of dance routines. A warm, friendly environment that is conducive to learning will allow them to relax and feel confident that they can do anything that is asked of them.

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Scrapbook Books: Learn More About Your Favorite Hobby

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By Kerry Frost

You've probably seen some amazing scrapbooks. You can see how it was created; some paper, some glue, some glitter, a few stickers, bows and ribbons. Looks pretty straightforward and easy, huh? Don't kid yourself. The Internet is full of sad stories of people who wanted to create a beautiful scrapbook for their family and friends to enjoy, only to sit for hours, staring at a blank page wondering how the heck to even get started with a layout.

Maybe you're all too familiar with this scenario. But don't worry. No matter what it is you hope to learn, there are so many great scrapbook books for you to choose from, you'll never be able to ask a question that someone, somewhere, hasn't answered for you.

For instance, you'll find scrapbook books on the subject of fundamentals of good design. They have beautiful, illustrated examples of the step-by-step process, from initial layout to finished work of art, to help you really see the possibilities. If you just need a quick idea for a special occasion, you can find many scrapbook template books that let you copy their designs when you can't think of one on your own.

If you're curious about the tools and techniques to creating a digital scrapbook, books written for all skill levels are available to you. There are even books that go into fascinating detail about the history of this incredibly popular pastime. No matter what needs you have when it comes to your own scrapbook, books that can guide you to a deeper knowledge of this art form are a great stepping off place.

And if you've ever wondered how you can make a profit from your scrapbook, books to teach you how to start your own scrapbooking business are doing excellent business themselves! Imagine being able to make money while doing something you love.

If you start out using scrapbook books to help you over the initial hurdle of getting started, it won't be long before you absorb the tricks and tips they offer, and begin building on the knowledge they give you. You'll soon be creating your own designs and layouts, know immediately where to turn for the supplies and tools you need, and master the skills of professional scrapbookers.

Your scrapbooks will delight your family, awe your friends, and become the most welcome gift you ever gave. Practice, perseverance, and a good guide will be your ticket to successful scrapbooking. Fun, profit, and a grateful family, how cool is that?

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The 6 Myths Surrounding Medical Shingles

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By Rashel Dan

If you are to get the right treatment for medical shingles, then it is important that you find out first what the disease is all about other than the symptoms. Oftentimes, the myths surrounding medical shingles are the reason why some people may not get the right treatment.

Myth #1: Only old people get shingles.

It is common to find old people, who have not had their chicken pox or who have not been vaccinated against chicken pox, affected by shingles. This is only because the elderly often have weaker immune systems due to old age. The truth is that young people can have shingles too. Those who are at the highest risk of getting the disease are those who have had chicken pox in the past and are currently suffering from severe illness or conditions or taking medication that can affect the immune system.

Myth #2: Shingles is not contagious.

Although the really issue is the context of the statement, there has been a lot of debate on this statement. Strictly speaking, you cannot get medical shingles by just being around someone who has it. Those who have medical shingles did not get it from someone else. Having it means the dormant chicken pox virus in your spinal cord has been reactivated due to a weak immune system. People however who have never had chicken pox and have not been vaccinated can get sick of chicken pox if they come in direct contact with a person who has fresh shingles blisters.

Myth #3: It is alright not to get medical treatment for shingles.

Although shingles can disappear and heal on its own after a few weeks, still, it is not entirely proper not to apply proper medication on it. Untreated severe cases of shingles can result in chronic or enduring pain especially among the elderly that can go on for a long time. Medical shingles can also lead to rare but serious complications that may affect the eyes, ears and brain.

Myth #4: Shingles can be treated at any point during the outbreak.

Naturally doctors will still try to do something for you even if you are at an advanced stage of shingles. It is a fact however that anti viral medication for shingles can work at their best when used early preferably within 2-3 days after the appearance of medical shingles rashes. The duration and pain of medical shingles can be reduced with early treatment.

Myth #5: Rashes are the number one sign to look out for.

The rashes in people with shingles are sometimes mistaken for something else. The first real indication of shingles is pain followed by rashes or blisters. The pain prior to the outbreak is indicative that the condition is more than just a typical allergy episode.

Myth #6: You can prevent shingles 100% of the time.

Getting a chicken pox vaccination is one way of preventing shingles. Sometimes though, even immunization cannot protect you from the chicken pox and shingles virus. Once you have the virus, it will lie dormant in your system even if you get well from chicken pox. Once a trigger like a weak immune system happens, the virus will reactivate as shingles.

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Make Money With Your Photos With This Easy Photo Biz Review

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By Danny Haberg

The information from this Easy Photo Biz review just might set you on your way to extra income, your own part time business, or a whole new career in photography. The program is simple enough and you don't even have to be a professional photographer to start earning money right away.

The mastermind behind this program is John Carroll. John recognized the needs of businesses across the country that could benefit from these services. He created Easy Photo Biz to fill those needs as well as provide an honest way for regular people to make a living. With just a digital camera (at least 1-mega pixel) and access to the internet you have the key ingredients to make this plan work. Hand in hand with the Easy Photo Biz program you are bound for success.

There are so many banks, mortgage companies and other types of financial institutions that have lent money for different types of properties. Staying current with the condition of these properties - cars, homes, business buildings, trucks - protects the investments of these financial companies.

Sending one of their own employees across the country is not cost effective. The expense of the trip, with airfare and hotel accommodations, wouldn't pay off. That is why so many companies are hiring local freelancers to take the photos for them.

Just about anyone can be successful at this. Most of the photographs that are needed are straight shots of homes, cars, businesses, boats, etc. With this Easy Photo Biz review you will learn that the there are over 100 companies across the country that could use your services. And that number is growing by leaps and bounds with so many more people doing their financing online.

Your time is your own - you can work a lot or a little. And you decide if you want to make this a part time endeavor or take it all the way to the top. Many companies pay between $25 to $35 per photo, but some pay as much as $100.

The easy to understand manual goes through every step of the process. Included in the 36-page manual are additional money-making opportunities to check out if photography is not your thing.

All the requirements and necessary equipment are listed to get you started. The site has a host of testimonials with pictures of satisfied customers who are already making money. A whole section on the site clearly answers commonly asked questions.

Once you make your payment online, you can immediately download the. PDF of the manual, Earn Money Taking Local Photos for National Companies. The cost for the manual is $37 but Carroll has thrown in an additional book, Make Money with Your Camera:Hometown Freelancing. You have the peace of mind knowing that Mr. Carroll has a risk free guarantee and will refund your money, no questions asked, if you are not making money with this program after using it for 8 weeks.

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Learn To Fight Free Radicals and Create a New You

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By Dr. Jerimiah Crossderd

The acai fruit is a tasteful, fresh, organic fruit that comes with a wealth of antioxidants. In order to prevent damage to the body as well as slow the aging process, antioxidants are needed as part of a regular diet.

The process of the body's cells consuming oxygen, creates a by-product known as a free radical that can do lots of harm to the body. Antioxidants play a huge role in preventing and repairing the damage done by these free radicals. Adding antioxidants to your daily diet is the best way to protect yourself from these free radicals.

When free radicals are left unchecked, they can wreak all kinds of havoc to our bodies. Free radicals are responsible for the breakdown of our DNA as well as causing cancer. These by-products can invade our cells and cause them to break down or even worse stop functioning all together.

Depending on where the damage was created by these toxic radicals, the range of destruction can lead to neurological damage all the way to hormonal problems. The acai berry produces enough antioxidants that when taken as a regular part of your diet can prevent and fight off these free radicals.

Studies have revealed for years that when antioxidants are taken as part of a regular diet, the body has the ability to repair, and maintain resistance to free radicals as well future attacks.

The acai berry was recently introduced to the mainstream audience by a Doctor by the name of Nicholas Perricone who wrote a book entitled the Perricone Promise. In this book he goes into detail about how the acai berry is what he calls the most perfect food on the planet known today.

When it comes to a food that will make you look and feel young, Dr. Perricone says that the acai berry has all of the ingredients needed to accomplish this. Also, when looking for a diet that will revitalize your health and slow the aging process Dr. Perricone says look no further than the acai fruit berry.

The acai fruit is known as a super food that contains every nutrient your body needs in fighting harmful free radicals. If your goal is to improve your overall health, as well as strengthen and maintain your body, then you should look further into the numerous benefits of the this amazing fruit.

So, if you are looking for a diet that will provide energetic health, a reduction in aging, and a free radical fighter then look no further than the acai fruit berry.

Fruits like the acai berry that have a natural purple pigment, may assist in preventing obesity as these pigments may hold the key to preventing obesity according to a group of scientist in Arkansas.

Their animal study however, reports that eating the whole fruit containing these pigments seems to be less effective than eating an extract of the berry.

Ronald L. Prior and colleagues, who conducted the study, found that past research has shown that the pigments,called anthocyanins, prevent obesity in laboratory mice fed a high-fat diet.

the mice also tested well from other health benefits related to their purple food diet. Anthocyanins are found in acai berry, blueberries, black berries, and many more foods that are dark in color.

The study reports that researchers discovered mice that are fed a high-fat diet for 8 weeks, drinking water, and taking purified anthocyanins from blueberries and the acai berry gained less weight and had lower body fat levels than a control group.

Anthocyanins fed as the whole blueberry did not prevent and could have possibly increased obesity, the study found. However, feeding purified anthocyanins from blueberries or strawberries reduced obesity.

The article "Whole Berries versus Berry Anthocyanins: Interactions with Dietary Fat Levels in the C57BL/6J Mouse Model of Obesity" can be read in full in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Colorful pigments found in the skin of blueberries, strawberries and other fruits and vegetables may help prevent obesity, according to recent animal studies from the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

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Is It Worth It To Sign Up With Tattoo Design Galleries?

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By Charles Jick

When searching for tattoo designs online, you might have notice that there are lots of tattoo design galleries that claim to have thousands of tattoo designs that you can choose from when you get a membership with them. The question is, do they really have that much tattoo designs that you can use? Well, here's the answer to your question if these tattoo design galleries are really worth the bang for the bucks!

When searching for tattoo designs on the Internet, you would realize that you are wasting a lot of time looking at designs that are not even what you are searching for in the first place. Tattoo design gallery will solve this problem for you because all the tattoo designs are well categorize into different sections to make your tattoo browsing experience a much more pleasent one.

Besides saving time and effort when searching for your tattoo design, you also get tattoo designs that are more superior in quality compared to free designs. This is very important when you are searching for tattoo designs on the Internet. You do not want to compromise the quality of the tattoo design you choose because it is free or you cant find a better design. Using a low quality design might ultimately affect how your tattoo turns out to be.

And lastly, a tattoo design gallery makes searching of tattoo designs much easier and quicker. You do not have to physically go down to the tattoo studio to browse at the artists portfolio or flip through magazines. You can easily browse through online galleries at the comfort of your home and take your time to select the designs. Also, you receive much more choices of designs with these tattoo design galleries. These online galleries are definitely very handy if you are a big tattoo fan.

These design galleries are also especially useful if you are searching for tattoo designs that are up to date!

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Thinking Of Visiting A Museum? Think Of The American Museum Of Art

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By Ferdinand Emy

The Smithsonian American Museum of Art is the United State's first museum dedicated to American art and art history. Ranging from the oldest pieces of Native American art to modern and futuristic pieces, this museum blends history with beauty. In addition to this, the Smithsonian American Museum of Art is one of the most renown museums in the world, sporting a good reputation and an extensive traveling gallery so that individuals all over the United States and the world may experience the wonders and beauty of American art.

The Smithsonian American Museum of Art was founded by a man named John Varden in 1829. At the birth of the Smithsonian, the museum was a single room in his home where he stored pieces of European artworks. In 1841, his modest collection moved to the Patent Office Building, where the current Smithsonian American Museum of Art stands today. He took it upon himself to be the curator of a museum targeting government owned artistic and historic items. Thus, famous pieces such as the Declaration of Independence and Benjamin Franklin's printing press came to share space with paintings and sculptures, also as other pieces of art.

In 1906, the history of the Smithsonian American Museum of Art was forever converted by the recognition that the museum was indeed a National Gallery of Art. This naming resulted in an influx of artwork and valuable pieces, which offered the foundation of the current museum.

because of the limitless value of the items held within the Smithsonian American Museum of Art, security is exceedingly high. The museum maintains some of the strongest security in the world to protect against theft and vandalism of these pieces which may not be replaced.

The Smithsonian has undergone many name converts during its history. It is predominantly referred to as 'the Smithsonian', even though there're many branches of the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.. It is similarly named the American Museum of Art. In 1980, it was renamed to the National Museum of American Art. In 2000, it was renamed once again to the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

If you wish to visit the Smithsonian, you should give yourself ample time to view the thousands of paintings and exhibits placed within its walls. Typically, one day is not enough to see all that the Smithsonian has to offer. If you have the time, plan several visits to the museum, and systematically approach each wing up to you may see the entirety of the collection. The Smithsonian is host to many traveling exhibitions, so be mindful of the varying schedules when you plan your visit.

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Warcraft Players Around The World

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By Patrick G. Moore

Since the launch of Warcraft in 2004, it has become a household name. Kids and adults both love the game so much and as of today there are millions of registered warcraft player. Why is it so popular? Warcraft is a game with a combination of all aspects such as game play and graphics all in one. If you look at the game itself, the superb graphics, wonderful characters with monsters and quests to complete, there is no doubt that this game is indeed interesting while time consuming.

Nevertheless, people are excited to play the games seeing that it has become so phenomenal around the world. Hardly anyone that doesn't know the name Warcraft and as such, Blizzard has been making billions from the game itself through expansions, fees and other memorabilia. As for others, some professional players venture into writing guides for newbies and earn from the sales of e-guides.

So, who plays Warcraft? Anyone can play Warcraft. Teenagers are crazy about the game but adults are just the same. Expansion is making the game even better and there are two expansions for Warcraft. The first is known as The Burning Crusade and the second one was released in November 2008, known as The Wrath of The Lich King. It take years to complete the expansions before they go on sale but the results are amazing. Millions have sold and more profits for Blizzard.

Of course, the players get to play in new regions with new character and higher leveling cap. These are the things players look forward to in new expansions and I believe there are more expansions making their way to the market. Even celebrity plays the game. For example, Macaulay Culkin from the Home Alone fame and Verne Troyer from the Mini Me fame.

So, you can see how influential Warcraft can be in the world. Everyone plays Warcraft equally in the Warcraft world and it just add in more fun for everyone. Perhaps your friend in the game is a celebrity somewhere in the world, who knows?

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Why Tiger's Loss is More Than Just a Loss

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By Arthur Poretsky

Golf fans were all stunned today when Tiger Woods was defeated by an unknown Y.E. Yang at the PGA championship. The lead was all Tiger's, and to have seen him blow it, well, many weren't expecting it to put it lightly. Yang is the first ever Asian golfer to ever win a major event, and this is the first time Tiger Woods ever lost a major on the last day after having held the lead.

Is this good? I don't really think so. The PGA heavily relies on Tiger Woods and the sentiment on the street is that Woods simply isn't effective as he was, and may never be again.

Woods is by no means past his prime. After returning from an injury that ended his 2008 campaign, Woods has bounced back with wins at five tournaments. Some of these involved some vintage Woods Sunday comebacks. Unfortunately, the majors are far more watched than the other tournaments, so the typical sports fan doesn't realize that all's not lost in Tiger's corner.

Yang winning is good, at the moment. But looking back 20 or 30 years from now, wouldn't you rather tell your kids or grandchildren about how the greatest golfer of all time beat some other guy in a 12-hole playoff after holing out from the fairway on 18. Wouldn't you rather have told your grandkids about how Tom Watson, the old geezer like you, won the British Open instead of pushing an 8 foot putt way to the right and self-destructing in a 4 hole playoff?

This one is another story in its own though. Yang is very unlikely to win another tournament of this scope, and will probably fade right back into obscurity. And for the time being, Woods' pursuit of Jack Nicklaus' record is in doubt.

And for the 2009 golf season, there's not exactly much that fans can look forward to at this point. Will a Fedex Cup tournament excite them? Not exactly. There's really not much to look for.

Golf needs Tiger Woods just as much as he needs more majors. Tiger has given a face to golf, a sport that's sorely lacked one for so many years. Tiger is golf's Michael Jordan, and needs to return to this status in 2010.

We need Tiger to be Tiger and everyone else to watch in amazement as he wins Majors, no offense to them, but fans don't want Y.E. Yang, Angel Cabrera, or Lucas Glover to win. They want Tiger, and Tiger needs to deliver.

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Teeth Whitening Brilliance: Three Benefits Achieved!

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By Rai Micht

Truth be told: majority of the people today are spending their time and money to acquire a younger-looking and appealing image using products and treatments possible, though there are those who accept their looks whole-heartedly. Nowadays, the choices for improving a person's looks or appearance, and one of the commonly used treatment is getting teeth whitening brilliance. A whiter set of teeth beaming a smile can give anyone great favors.

Even at the comfort and privacy of your own home, having teeth whitening brilliance is very much possible. Several at home teeth whitening products have become mainstream for their budget-friendly prices and easy application, so it is no wonder they have become a fad. How teeth whitening brilliance has become a trend as well as a necessity are due to these reasons:

* individual satisfaction

* career development

* many teeth whitening options to choose from

Personal satisfaction is among the many things that people think about when asking for teeth whitening brilliance. Anyone would ask why waste time and money for something that is of little or no benefit, right? Nevertheless, having teeth whitening brilliance can actually make people feel good about themselves, and additionally gives people a youthful look. A bright smile and whiter teeth gives people confidence and more appeal to the opposite sex. This is among the many reasons why people are asking to have their teeth whitened.

No one claimed it was impartial or not, just that physical appearance has a big impact of your career. It may not look like it, but having whiter teeth and generally a great smile can be advantageous to your job. Basically everyone at least fairly regard the way we appear to other people. Getting teeth whitening brilliance is among the many chances that can help you improve this aspect of your life.

With the emergence of over the counter teeth whitening gels, strips and toothpastes, teeth whitening has become more accessible. Actually, with so many options to choose from to achieve teeth whitening brilliance, choosing among them can be a daunting task to take. Whatever your choices may be, it is vital to know that some teeth whitening products have repercussions like very white teeth and inflamed gums and teeth. A better solution would be finding natural alternatives to teeth whitening or going with an all-natural teeth whitening product.

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Things To Know To Sell Photos Online

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By Danny Haberg

There are millions of people that love to take photos. They can make plenty of money just by taking the photos and selling to different companies. Now they may not be aware of where exactly to sell the photos. There are many companies that are true to what they say and some that are scams. So you will have to be careful for all things and tricks. Make sure that you know something about that company as for terms of their agreement. Be sure to read all the fine print before you sign on the line. The best way to make money is to sell photos online.

People all around the world has made a huge profit selling and trading online. Online business is something that is going to stand in the future. It will only get more advanced. Companies are already selling food and household items online. If you want to be successful in selling your photos, then you will need to sell photos online. This will really give your company a big boost in the industry.

You now to find out if selling your photos online something that you would like to do. Try to take time and do all the research that needs to be done. Success lies within you and how you do the task. Careful research will keep your plan from back firing on you later. You want people to remember you by the photos you submit not the mistake that you made.

There are some websites that you could use to post your photos for sale. Some of them may not require a fee and some may require a small fee. But they all will be worth while to you and your future. Now online offer you a variety of things to do from shopping to doing business. Whatever you need to do, you can almost do it online.

The most popular way to get things done in this life time is to do it online. To sell photos online will open many doors of opportunities for you. Some things cannot be handled anywhere else other than online. It has the convenience and the comfort of not having to leave home. You can do everything from your home or office. You will also have many choices online that you will not elsewhere.

There are companies such as istock, dreamstime, and gettyimages are some of the few websites that you can use to sell photos online. Now there is also 123 Royalty Free which is totally free registration. This company provides links to your photo profile. There is also Cutcaster they give you a percentage of the sold photos. You will also have the choice to set your own price for your photo. They even give the buyers different options to buy the photos.

Selling photos online is nothing more than something great and a future waiting to happen. You and your photos are the key that you will need to unlock this potential opportunity. You can sell photos online. No matter what your budget is, there is hope for your career.

All you have to do is find the right plan for the right price that you can afford. It is something that will benefit you greatly. To sell photos online will only help you to gain a lot and help your career to be very successful.

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Coordinating A Photographer For Your Wedding Day

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By Franz Patel

Getting your wedding ready can be overwhelming, and selecting the perfect wedding photographer is a huge part of the planning. Check out the work of several photographers before choosing one who seems a good fit with your style and vision of how you'd like your wedding represented.

(1) Inspect the photography closely.

It may be that the most crucial part of selecting a wedding photographer is the pictures they shoot! When inspecting their work, be honest, do you like the photography? Are you pleased with the way the album is designed and put together? Are the picture images in vivid color and sharp focus?

2. Look into the business.

Request the name of the photographer who is taking pictures at your wedding (since larger studios have several photographers), and check their portfolio. Another alternative is a photographer who is not as big in the business. Typically, you know who to expect, and you're familiar with their work from their display photographs, and the quality of their service might be better when you work with a single person.

3. Planning your Photographic Requirements.

When you locate the professional wedding photographer you want, you should schedule a meeting to discuss the photos you want taken and to plan the photo sessions. It's worth it to plan ahead, because on the big day the photos will look more relaxed and beautiful. When you schedule things, you give yourself enough time to meet all of your goals like a slow paced photo shoot with flattering light.

When you meet with the photographer to discuss your day, you will need to make a decision about the number of photos desired. You and the photographer will break the wedding day into 4 stages for photos: pre-wedding, the actual ceremony, any organized or location shots, and last but not least, the reception.

After you have selected your photographer for the wedding, you can simply enjoy all the day has to offer.

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Search Engine Optimisation - Update

Posted by | Posted on 12:53 AM

By Jason Kendall

Search Engine Optimisation is an ever changing discipline. It works to maximise a website's ratings on the 'natural' search lists on major Search Engines. The natural listings form the main body of a Search Engine's pages. These do not include the paid listings. On the major Search Engines, you'll see a box at the top, and a column down the right hand side. These are the paid adverts. Naturally listed adverts have been taken directly from the index. They show sites listed in the order of importance and relevance - according to their algorithm.

Of course, we would like to be as high as possible on page one. If we're the 7th listing on page 9 then we're hardly going to get prospects beating our door down! It's impossible to know about all the SE's rank determining factors. It isn't something they publicise to the rest of us!

Because of this, much technical expertise has developed around the subject. On the one side you have SE's like Google deliberately filing technology patents in many different areas. This makes determining their ratings methods more complex. Then to challenge that on the other hand is a growing SEO (optimisation) sector. Optimisation specialists test, quantify and evaluate a myriad of indicators that affect a site's ratings.

There are two sides to SEO: 'On-Page' factors & 'Off-Page' factors. In addition there are geographic and demographic factors, but SEO cannot control these. (Off-Page optimisation is examined in an additional feature.)

SEO 'On-Page'

On-Page SEO is all about changes you can make directly to a site to make it more Search Engine 'friendly'. It involves 'correctly' configuring your website. For example: Internal-linking, using H1 & H2 header tags, seeding keywords at the correct density (and in appropriate places,) and to some lesser degree, using meta-tags.

If all that is complete double-dutch to you, then don't worry - you're not alone! It's very easy to control on-page factors. But to be quite honest, they have the least relevance to your ranking these days. In truth, many argue its relevance has disappeared altogether! In the past it was easy to affect Search Engines with on-page SEO. That hasn't been possible for a long time though.

The only time that 'on-page' becomes important is when you have taken care of 'off-page' and have a lot of inbound 'back-links'. At that stage, Internal Linking and some On Page manipulation can be beneficial.

A Bit of Advice... A phrase that shows vast numbers of results should not be your first SEO target. For example, on Google's Search Engine you'll see 70 million listings in the UK for the term Car Insurance. It's not rocket science to realise that competing in this area wouldn't be productive.

However... If I typed in "Southampton Car Insurance", then there are only around 300,000 results. (If car insurance in Southampton was my business!) So a much more realistic target.

I've a much better chance in the rankings having added the word 'Southampton'. In reality, getting ranked for car insurance would cost a fortune! I'd actually be head to head with the really big boys. So not a great idea - especially, in fact, when there are much better ways to go about it.

In fact, what we really need are terms that more specifically reflect our product or service. They're known as long tail searches, because they'll have several keywords. Phrases can be as many as seven words, depending on your competition. Most are about 3 - 4 keywords.

We prefer to begin optimisation strategies with phrases that bring in less than five hundred thousand results. Sometimes we'll consider higher counts if the top results are not benefitting from optimisation. Over time we'll gain ground on the larger search terms. This will happen automatically through building back links. We can go for some of those after several months if we've SEO'd well. It's a much more targeted strategy. Frankly, we're only interested in the customers who are looking specifically for what we offer. There's much more chance these people will buy!

Your home page isn't the only place for back-links. Spread them liberally around your website. This technique is referred to as Deep Linking. For example, build links to the pages that group products. They often have links to several other sub-pages about individual products. Don't just create back-links to your home-page. The SE's are becoming increasingly interested in how a site's individual pages are listed.

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The Value Of Fitting A Pet Collar On Your Pet

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By Jim Samposzi

A dog collar can be made of plastic, leather or a cloth and must be placed circling a dog's neck to stop the dog from running away. A dog collar is widely used for a number of different uses. Some owners use a dog collar to tie up the dog and take him/her on a stroll; owners adore pups and therefore wish to keep them from escaping. It can be overwhelming to deal with the death of a pet for this reason.

People who have bigger dogs (Great Danes, Bulldogs, or German shepherds, for example) would want to get a leather collar the reason being that leather is extremely durable. Also, many enjoy the look of leather in comparison to other materials. As long as the dog does not pull the chain, which is leashed to the collar, the leather collar should not become frayed. Also people who love smaller canines like a Pomeranian would see more benefit with a cloth or nylon-webbed dog collar. These are usually cheaper and available in smaller sizes for smaller breed pups such as the Pomeranian. Due to the fact many small canines don't have the power to tear through a collar, for more petite canines, these nylon or cloth collars are something that should probably work. These collars come in a myriad of colors, designs, and sizes. Not only are there different colors but also available are florescent collars that are visible in poorly lit areas so that the person can see his/her canine at all times.

Collars do not only come in different styles and sizes specific to certain breeds; they are also constructed to handle other purposes. a couple of collars are adorned with studs or other decorations that can add a sparkly look; especially if the pup is a female. These studs, however, have a use other than aesthetics. Studs are occasionally used to provide safety for the pup in case another canine tries to bite the pup that has the studded collar on.

In addition to colors and decorations, pup collars can also come with pesticides on them. Typically, these medicated collars are dunked in a solution that kills fleas. Additionally, medicated collars are used to ease a dog's ache from several dermal conditions. The medication that are distributed through the color is in small amounts and lingers for a couple of months.

Canine collars can be used for educational purposes. These collars are usually used only for education and taken off any other time. These collars should be worn without tightening; there have been mortal cases due to an over-tightened collar fastened to the dog's neck. It is important that this collar be used specifically for training, and for no other reason. If you are unsure about how to work with the collar, you should consult a dog trainer on the web or at a specific training facility.

Dog collars are an essential component to owning a canine. Not only is it not dangerous for your dog to be on a leash, it is also not dangerous for other people. Often, collars are crafted to hold a tag on the canine that includes their owner's home location and phone number in case the dog gets lost. This very benefit has given the ability for many dogs to be reunited with their owners after losing their way.

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Ceiling Insulation Rebate

Posted by | Posted on 12:35 AM

By Sam Thomas

To qualify for the $1600 Government insulation rebate is easy. 1. Be the homeowner 2. Be 18 years + 3. Be Australian Citizen or Resident 4. Have no insulation or less than R value 0.5

If you meet this criteria your eligible for $1600 Free Insulation at not Cost to You.

The insulation rebate forms part of a $4 billion economic stimulus plan. The insulation rebate is available from 1st July 2009 until December 2011. For homeowners, the insulation rebate is up to $1600 worth of ceiling insulation and $1000 for tenants and landlords. The insulation rebate is expected to cover up to 2.9 million Australian Homes.

Why have they introduced this?

Simple, it is designed to stimulate the economy by creating jobs, as well as protecting the Environment. Homes that aren't insulated lose between 30-40% of all its energy through the ceiling so by installing the insulation you are cutting down on your homes energy consumption. Which in turn will reduce the amount of Greenhouse Gases.

So are you doing your bit for the Environment? Remember this is FREE. Not outlay and NO COST TO YOU.

Insulation Rebate For Homes use only qualified and registered insulation installers so that the work is of the highest quality and there is no cost to you the homeowner.

Our insulation installers are professional and experienced in installing insulation in homes around Australia and are Government approved to receive the insulation rebate.

Contact us for more information on insulation installers in your area. Our insulation installers use high quality glasswool batts that are non-combustible, non-irritating to allergy sufferers, and have bonded fibres to stop movement in the ceiling space.

Insulation installers must be registered with the Federal Government for any work to be eligible for the insulation rebate. The Insulation Installer Register is designed to protect you by ensuring that only qualified insulation installers carry out work on your home. To arrange for your Free Insulation contact us today

Insulation Rebate For Homes use only qualified and registered insulation installers so that the work is of the highest quality and there is no cost to you.

Our insulation installers are professional and experienced in installing insulation in homes around Australia and are Government approved to receive the insulation rebate. Contact us for more information on insulation installers in your area.

Our insulation installers use high quality glasswool batts that are non-combustible, non-irritating to allergy sufferers, and have bonded fibres to stop movement in the ceiling space.

Our insulation installers use R3.5 batts which will reduce noise transference as well as heat flow. This will make your home cooler in summer, warmer in winter and will help save you hundreds of dollars each year in energy bills. The best part is our insulation installers do all of this at NO COST to you.

Our insulation installers will come and assess your home and provide you with a quote for ceiling insulation.

They will then install your ceiling insulation, complete the paperwork and apply for the rebate payment once the job has been completed. Our insulation installers handle every aspect of the process so that you don't have to.

So don't miss out on this incredible offer from the Federal Government, and don't forget you are also helping the environment.

Applying for your FREE insulation is Easy, Contact Us and we take our of all the work

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Iron Man Costumes Made Simple And Fast!

Posted by | Posted on 12:28 AM

By Thor Hansen

The fictional superhero Iron Man in comic books published by Marvel Comics and in the movie Iron Man was born Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark. Playboy genius Tony Stark has the brains to creative ultimate technological weaponry and the looks to charm women off their feet.

His approach alters when he is arrested, forced to make a destructive weapon, and almost killed by one of his own weapons in a test. Kept lively by an electromagnetic chest shield that stops the shrapnel from penetrating his heart, Tony invents a method to stop his skill from falling into the wrong person (terrorist) hands.

He begins to create a powerful suit of armor to save his life and eventually uses it to get revenge on his former captors as well as battle forces of evil. After that, he decides to use his suit to protect the world as Iron Man..

Through his multinational corporation, Stark Industries, Tony created military weapons and his own metal suit is laden with technological devices that enable him to fight crime. Stark is a brilliant scientist, by day and Iron Man, with superhuman strength, by night.

The Iron Man Suit

The power-driven exoskeleton known as the Iron Man costume went through numerous modifications ahead of building with solid solution of titanium and gold. The costume permits Stark to fly and shields him from attacks.

A small curved reactor motorizes the outfit. The last version of the outfit contains anti-tank missiles navigation and retro push jets in the palms, a Unibeam component in the chest that fires intense explosions, little anti-personnel weapons in the shoulders, and flame launchers on the legs.

The suit works with far-flung aid from Stark's simulated acumen JARVIS and consists of a holographic Heads Up Display.

The Iron Man Costume

If you are planning to dress up as Iron Man there's the vintage, comic-book styled costume in bright yellow and red. There is also the sleeker and more modern, metallic red and gold costume based on the look from the movie. There are a lot of Iron Man costumes for every fan out there!

You can find these costumes in every size. They usually consist of an Iron Man cover; a protected "muscle" top and bottom as well to give the allure of Stark's heavy-duty protective covering. To finish the costume, a couple of Iron Man gloves to wrap your hands.

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How to Choose The Best Photo Editing Software

Posted by | Posted on 12:15 AM

By Lucas Godfrey

The first step to choosing photo-editing software is determining how you want to manipulate photographs. In part, this will depend on your level of skill. If you are an amateur and just want to ?mess around,? you would just want the most basic photo-editing software. If you are an experienced user, you may want more features like creative effects. Next, you will need to decide on a budget. Photo-editing software can be quite expensive. If the software is for a student, find the academic versions. These versions will provide everything a student would need and they offer a very large discount.

Once you know what you need and the amount you can afford start comparing programs. Consult the following list to begin your research:

The Top 5 Photo-Editing Software Programs

Adobe Photoshop Elements 7

Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 is an easy to use program that offers a wide variety of features for both the beginner and the expert. Some of its more unique features include a beginner?s guided editor and online functions through adobe express.

Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2

For years, Paint Shop Pro has been and excellent choice for beginners and professionals alike. The easy to use interface makes it perfect for beginners and the reasonable price appeals to professionals. Paint Shop Pro X2 is almost as powerful as Photoshop Elements 7. However, it does not offer some of the less popular features.

Serif Photo Plus X2

This is the perfect program for someone just starting out editing photos. It is easy to use and offers sound assistance. The program contains all the necessary features for beginners but offers some of the more advanced features also. The beginner will not easily grow out of this program.

Ulead Photo Impact X3

This program is a little more difficult to use as Adobe Photoshop Elements 7. However, once the basics have been mastered the program becomes much easier to use. The program can be used in two modes ? expressfix and full edit. Ulead Photo Impact X3 also has the ability to make web pages.

ACDSee Photo Editor 2008

This program combines photo editing, graphic design and presentation projects. It features How-To projects to help the novice learn some of the more complex features. However, it does not offer much in the way of sharing or organizing.

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