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While there is a present lapse in the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, it’s likely that Congress will reinstate both taxes (perhaps even retroactively) some time during 2010. If not, on January 1, 2011, the estate tax exemption (which was $3.5 million in 2009) becomes $1 million, and the top estate tax rate (which was 45% in 2009) becomes 55%. Assuming the federal estate tax (FET) exemption is reinstated at $3.5 million or more, then for most people the FET has been repealed. According to the Tax Policy Center, only five of every 100,000 people who die have estates over $3.5 million.
For married couples with taxable estates, the common planning tool is for each spouse to establish a revocable living trust. Upon the death of the first spouse, an amount equal to his/her FET exemption is allocated to a Credit Shelter Trust (CST). Other terms for the Credit Shelter Trust are Bypass Trust, Family Trust and Residuary Trust. A CST allows the surviving spouse broad access to the assets in the CST without the assets being included in the spouse’s estate. Thus, the CST allows each spouse to leave his/her FET exemption to their children. Without a CST, the first spouse to die “wastes” his/her estate tax exemption.

The provisions that the spouse can enjoy from the CST during his/her lifetime (without causing the assets in the CST to be taxable in the surviving spouse’s estate) are:

1. The spouse can have all of the income of the CST. Treas. Reg. Sec. 25.2518-2(e)(5), Example 4. Alternatively, the trustee can “sprinkle” the income of the CST to children and grandchildren so as to shift that income to lower tax brackets, or can accumulate the income and add it to principal.

2. The spouse can receive principal distributions from the CST (see Paragraphs 5 and 6 below).

3. The spouse can have the power to withdraw the greater of $5,000 or 5% of the principal of the CST each year. IRC Section 2041(b)(2).

4. The spouse can have a testamentary limited power of appointment (LPA) over the assets in the CST. An LPA allows the spouse to “rewrite” the dispositive provisions of the CST. However, the LPA is usually drafted so that the LPA can only be exercised in favor of the grantor’s descendants and/or charities. The LPA cannot be exercised in favor of the spouse, his/her creditors, his/her estate, or the creditors of his/her estate. IRC Section 2041(b)(1).

5. The spouse can be the sole trustee of the CST, provided that distributions to the spouse are limited to an “ascertainable standard” (i.e., health, education, maintenance and support). IRC Section 2041(b)(1)(A).

6. Distributions to the spouse in excess of the ascertainable standard can be made from the CST if an independent co-trustee is named to serve with the spouse, but discretion on distributions to the spouse must be limited solely to the independent co-trustee.

7. The spouse can have the power to remove the co-trustee and appoint an individual or corporate successor co-trustee that is not related or subordinate to the spouse (within the meaning of IRC Section 672(c)). Rev. Rul. 95-58.

The deceased spouse’s estate, over and above the amount allocated to the CST, will pass estate tax free to the Marital Trust because of the unlimited marital deduction. When the surviving spouse dies, the assets in the Marital Trust (along with the assets in the spouse’s Living Trust) will be subject to estate taxes, but only after subtracting the surviving spouse’s FET exemption.

The two most common types of Marital Trusts are the General Power of Appointment (GPA) Trust and the Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) Trust. Both types of Marital Trusts must provide the surviving spouse with all of the income and may (but need not) provide the spouse with principal. The typical GPA Marital Trust allows the spouse to determine the ultimate beneficiaries of the Marital Trust upon his/her death, and usually allows the spouse to withdraw the principal of the Marital Trust during his/her lifetime without restriction. The QTIP Marital Trust, on the other hand, does not allow the spouse to determine the ultimate beneficiaries and usually restricts the spouse to principal as needed for health, education, maintenance and support. But, to add flexibility to a QTIP Marital Trust, the spouse may be given a $5,000/5% annual withdrawal power and/or a limited power of appointment over the QTIP Trust.

A CST has the following advantages: It utilizes both spouses’ FET exemptions, while giving the surviving spouse access to and control over the assets in the CST; it preserves assets for the couple’s descendants (in case the spouse remarries); and it protects the spouse and descendants from creditors.

But, there are disadvantages to a CST as well. The surviving spouse’s access to the assets in the CST, albeit broad, is (as noted above) restricted. Moreover, if the spouse withdraws more from the CST than permitted, he/she may be accountable to the ultimate beneficiaries of the CST (i.e., children and grandchildren). The CST also adds complexity to the spouse’s life in that separate records for the CST must be maintained and annual income tax returns (Form 1041) must be filed for the remainder of the spouse’s lifetime. And, if a co-trustee over the CST is used, the spouse will have to cooperate with that trustee.

For many couples with non-taxable estates, particularly those with children all from the same marriage, the disadvantages of a CST outweigh the advantages. Therefore, they would prefer to simply leave their estate to a GPA Marital Trust for the surviving spouse. But, if their estates were to increase and/or the FET exemption was reduced by future legislation, they still want the ability to use both spouses’ FET exemptions. It is possible to accomplish both objectives with a Disclaimer Trust.

Disclaimer Trusts became popular after the 2001 Tax Act was passed because of the increasing FET exemption and the uncertainty created by the Act. With a Disclaimer Trust, a married couple’s revocable living trusts leave the deceased spouse’s entire estate to a GPA Marital Trust. The CST is then funded only if the surviving spouse disclaims (refuses) part of the deceased spouse’s estate. This enables the spouse to decide how much to keep outright (to be taxed at the second death) and the amount to be allocated to the CST (where it is shielded from estate tax at the second death). In making an informed decision to disclaim and how much to disclaim, one must examine the size of the combined estate, the spouse’s age and health (which impacts the spouse’s needs for funds), whether minor children will be beneficiaries of the CST, the potential appreciation of the assets not disclaimed, and the status of the FET exemption.

For example, assume a married couple has combined assets of $4.5 million, which are evenly divided between their revocable living trusts. Each trust provides that 100% of the trust property is allocated to a GPA Marital Trust upon the death of the grantor-spouse. But, if the surviving spouse disclaims all or a portion of the decedent’s estate, the disclaimed portion passes to a CST. If, at the time of the first death, both husband and wife are in their seventies or eighties and the FET exemption is $3.5 million, it might make sense for the spouse to disclaim $1 million of the deceased spouse’s $2.25 million estate. This will leave the spouse with a $3.5 million taxable estate (i.e., $2.25 million in the spouse’s living trust and $1.25 million in the GPA Marital Trust), which will be completely sheltered from estate taxes by the spouse’s FET exemption.

But, if at the first death the surviving spouse is only in his/her forties or early fifties, the decision might be to forgo the disclaimer. The younger the spouse, the more likely the estate will not increase, but instead be consumed and decline in value. This would be particularly true if there are young children involved. Moreover, the spouse will have ample time to gift a portion of the combined estate to children and grandchildren (using his/her $13,000 annual gift tax exclusion) so that there may be no estate tax due upon the death of the surviving spouse.

For couples whose estates are below the estate tax exemption, a disclaimer trust still makes sense. It’s possible the estate could grow through appreciation, inheritances, and/or by acquiring life insurance on one or both spouses’ lives. It’s also possible the estate tax exemption will be reduced by Congress in the future. The disclaimer trust avoids saddling the surviving spouse with the time and expenses of administering a CST, unless funding a CST would result in an estate tax savings.

In order to be a “qualified” disclaimer for FET purposes, the disclaimer must meet the following five requirements set forth in Internal Revenue Code Section 2518(b):

1. It must be an irrevocable and unqualified refusal to accept an interest in property;

2. It must be in writing, signed by the spouse;

3. It must be received by the trustee within nine (9) months of the grantor-spouse’s death;

4. The spouse must not have accepted the disclaimed property or any of its benefits; and

5. As a result of the disclaimer, the interest must pass without any direction from the spouse.

Because IRC Section 2518 prohibits the surviving spouse from holding a power to direct the disposition of the disclaimed property, the spouse cannot be given a limited power of appointment over the CST (unless limited by an ascertainable standard). See Treas. Reg. Sec. 25-2518-2(e)(2) and Treas. Reg. Sec. 25-2518-2(e)(5), Example 5. Nor can the spouse (either as a beneficiary or as the sole trustee) have any discretion over the CST’s property. But, the spouse can serve as the sole trustee of the CST if the trust agreement contains mandatory distributions (i.e., no discretion on part of the trustee) or ascertainable standards for distributions of principal and income. Treas. Reg. Secs. 25-2518-2(e)(2) and 25-2518-2(e)(5), Examples 11 and 12.

There are also state law requirements for making a disclaimer. Failure by the surviving spouse to satisfy all of the federal requirements set forth above will result in the disclaimer being treated as a taxable gift from the spouse to the remainder beneficiaries of the CST (i.e., the children and grandchildren).

In summary, for a married couple whose combined estate may or may not exceed the FET exemption, a disclaimer trust will provide the couple with the greatest degree of flexibility. But, for couples with children from a prior marriage, a disclaimer trust will not guarantee that the children will receive an inheritance (as would be the case where the CST is funded automatically with the deceased spouse’s FET exemption). Even with a first marriage, the surviving spouse could remarry and leave the estate to the new spouse with a disclaimer trust. Finally, care must be taken immediately after the first spouse’s death (when the spouse may be unable to cope with making financial decisions) to protect the qualified disclaimer. Thus, the flexibility found is disclaimer trusts may not be right for every couple and, therefore, the couple should consult with an experienced estate planning attorney.

THIS ARTICLE MAY NOT BE USED FOR PENALTY PROTECTION.

Julius Giarmarco, J.D., LL.M, chairs the Trusts and Estates Practice Group of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C., in Troy, Michigan. For more articles on estate and business succession planning, please visit the author’s website, http://www.disinherit-irs.com, and click on “Advisor Resources”.

27 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Dealing with breakup can be painful. So things didn’t work out and she dumped you. After a long time of thinking that you’re on top of the world, she shoots you down the way they do in old Westerns and runs off with your horse. You’re appalled, heartbroken; there’s a nagging pain in your chest that doctors can’t cure.

Being left by someone whom you care deeply about is never easy. However, it also doesn’t change the fact that despite everything that has happened, you still want her back.

At this point, you’re going to have to assess the whole situation from a different vantage point—not from the eyes of a lover who is so smitten, he doesn’t see clearly.

See her for who she is
Some guys are too overwhelmed by desire that they don’t see straight. They overlook certain realities about the women they are with. Who is she as a person? What are the things that she likes/dislikes? What’s that secret thing about her that only you know? Why did you fall in love with her? What qualities does she have that drive you crazy?

Understand your relationship for what it was
A common mistake for people undergoing a break-up is that after the fight, they are so wrapped up in their loss, they remember the relationship differently. Suddenly, everything was perfect and you don’t know why you split up in the first place. You glean through the signs even when they are staring you at the face. Ask yourself some of the basic questions: Did you talk often? Had frequent fights? How often were you intimate? How was she to you? Remember her body language then and what they indicated. Was she displeased? Happy? Frustrated?

Consider each other’s shortcomings
Think about what each of you did to make things end.

Remember why you broke up
It’s not enough that you want instant gratification by getting back together with your ex like nothing happened. You have to face facts—including the painful ones. This is useful to you, especially if you’re trying to win her back.

After all this and you’re still sure that you absolutely can’t live without her, take the first crucial step in getting her back.

Start living your life without her
Pick up the pieces of your shattered heart and move on. Focus on yourself for a bit. Fix what needs fixing, and leave what isn’t broken. Work on your issues and get on the road to self-improvement. Grow up. Put an end to bad habits. Start good ones. Take a more positive outlook in life. Be kinder. Stay friends with her, but don’t stalk her. Refrain from the tendency to call her frequently and get yourself busy on more productive activities. Don’t act like a fawning idiot by gawking at her all the time. Act like she’s just one of the guys. Whatever you do, do not be too obvious about wanting her back. Rather, show her how you’ve come a long way from who you were when you guys were together. Make her feel like she’s missing out on a lot.

Remember, if you want her to want you, you have to be worth wanting. Be someone she regrets leaving.

Click Here for step-by-step instructions on dealing with breakup. Find out exactly what to say and what to do as you cope with your break up. Winning a Girlfriend Back

26 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Want to win a girl back? Don’t worry if she’s ignoring you. At the fundamental level, men and women are the same—they want to love and be loved. Often, it does not happen the way it does in the movies. However, what romantic movies and books don’t tell you when they talk about love and such things is that having a soul mate can only get you so far, and that relationships are constant work. You have to do your bit to make it happen. It’s not just about love at first sight (although that happens), nor is it about just knowing you’re destined for each other. It has to be something substantial and sustainable like a real partnership, and a true connection.

If this is your first break-up, nothing’s final. Sometimes, harsh decisions are made in the heat of anger. It’s a normal thing that every worthwhile relationship goes through. Those sorts of break-ups are like a baptism of fire. They are necessary and inevitable. They don’t weaken but make you stronger as a couple.

If you’re a guy and you’re desperately missing your ex, but she’s ignoring you, take heart. You can still get her back. Unless you’ve done something horrible like maliciously running over her pet dog, or cheating on her with her sister, there’s still chance for reconciliation. Besides, there are valid reasons why she’s ignoring you.

What people going through break-ups forget is that this thing is not only happening to them. Their exes may be feeling sad about the whole thing, too. If she is ignoring you, it is because she is trying to protect herself from more hurt. She may feel vulnerable around you.

Tip #1: Give her space
Women don’t want to be forced into being ready. When the time is right, she will come to you. This means, do not give her frequent, almost stalker-like phone calls asking her about inane things like what she ate, and who she was with that day. That sort of thing will work against you and make her feel that she’s being badgered by someone annoying. You don’t want a bad impression like that to stick because that would definitely ruin your chances of getting her back.

Tip #2: Let her wonder about you
Women are analytical creatures. They like to nitpick about every little thing about the past. They want to understand things in such a way that it’s almost obsessive. Keep in touch once every two weeks, but do not let her know what you’ve been up to during the times you guys are apart. Let her miss you.

Tip #3: Stay friends
You don’t want her to remember you with a cringe. That would only serve to alienate her further. When you see her, be friendly but treat her like one of the guys. Don’t be like you were before. Don’t show her that you’re interested. Laugh at her jokes, but don’t linger around her. At that point, she’ll miss all the sweet things you used to do for her.

Tip #4: Be the rock of Gibraltar
Women need someone whom they can rely on. It’s not because they are weak. They need someone to hold their hand every now and then because they are human. Even guys feel that. Everyone wants a sense of security and stability. You can be that for her. That's how you win a girl back

Click Here for step-by-step instructions on how to win her heart back. Find out exactly what to say and what to do to get her back even if your situation seems hopeless! Winning a Girlfriend Back

26 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Understanding how the printer systems flow on the AS/400, iSeries and System i is a basic system administration function. Typically most of the issues that occur from day to day either have to do with jobs or printers, so it's important to be able to do basic troubleshooting of printing.

Now the way in which printable output is managed on the AS/400 platform is through the use of jobs, output queues and device descriptions. For the sake of this article jobs simply create spool files, like in the case of a report, and place it in an out. So we will start with the outq. But there can be some confusion regarding output queues because you can forgo the need to have a device description and use what is known as a remote output queue. Let me explain.

Device descriptions are like regular devices setup on your AS/400, iSeries or System i platform. Your regular "green screen" user logins, tape drive and so on have a device description that describe to the system what that device is and controls is connectivity.

Traditionally all printers where setup using a device description, and this is still true tolday if you are using twinax connections to hook up your printers. When you have a Client Access print session setup on a users workstation that also will automatically create a device description if you have the autoconfigure system value turned on.

But remote output queues are a bit different. They don't need to have a device description because they will talk directly to the printer. These type of outqs are typical in more modern settings where ethernet and TCP/IP are the preferred methods for connecting up your AS/400 system.

However you should stick with one method or the other when setting up your printers, that is either use device descriptions or remote output queues. Otherwise it can become confusing reallly fast. Another thing to consider is that not all printers support one method over another. For instance one time I tried setting up a name brand copier and after many frustrating hours I couldn't get a device description or remote outq to print on the darn thing. And I ended up having to create a user controlled printer session using Client Access to make it work.

Typically you will find on the more mainstream printers you can find that they do support TCP/IP based printing from an AS/400, iSeries or System i but need to be configured a certain way. It usually will help to do an Internet search for the model of printer along with the keyword as400 or iseries in the search string. This almost always turns up the correct parameters to configure your printer device or remote output queue with.

Finally from time to time your printers will get hung up and stop printing. The most obvious place to look is in the Work with Writers command WRKWTR and make sure the printer does not have a message waiting like a change of form type. From the WRKWTR command you can also toggle ending and starting the writer to see if that gets it rolling again. If that fails then usually working with the device descriptions using command WRKCFGSTS and varying the device off and on then restarting the writer almost always works.

John Andersen is the author of the Power System Jump Start that will help you master the AS/400 and iSeries in a couple short hours. Visit www.MidrangeJumpStart.com for more information.

26 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Commas and semi-colon may often confuse us all the time. A lot of people always found themselves complaining about it as it affects their writing greatly. It is not that good if you commit a lot of writing mistakes especially for the part of commas and semi-colons.

You may have difficulties of using them and that’s because they have a little bit the same uses when they are applied in sentence writing. Even if you are going to use a word processor that automatically detects any grammatical and spelling errors, once you place a lot of commas in your phrases and words within your sentence, there are instance where instead of using commas for that phrase, you’ve got to use semi-colons and we are not aware about that.

To think that we also wonder why we need to use semi-colons in one of our phrases instead of commas? Say, what’s the difference between them. Or in other words, how and when are we going to use these kinds of punctuation marks in our sentences. Any ideas? It is really important to know the basics and study a lot of stuffs regarding these issues.

That’s why we need to read for more information, remember it always and apply it into our actual writing task. That’s pretty much tiring for most beginners but that’s the only way to do it. If you need to correct your mistakes, then learn from it. Know the ways and techniques. Identify your problem first and then you are now heading to the right track.

Still struggling with the use of commas and semicolons? Some people really just never catch on, even after reading through the guidelines over and over. If you count yourself among those who continually have a hard time with these two punctuations, here’s an idea:

Stop memorizing the rules.

Yep, just quit on it. If it hasn’t stuck after five or six times of trying (and hoping to catch mistakes with a writing correction software), it might be prudent to try something else. Rather than give it one more go doing the same thing over, how about you try getting these punctuations right by getting a feel for them?

Let’s say you’ve written a paragraph and are now trying to figure out proper placement for commas and semicolons. Read it aloud in a conversational tone, noting where you would normally pause if you were narrating it to an audience. Those pauses indicate where the punctuations should appear.

• If it’s a short pause, you probably need to add a comma.
• If it’s a long pause, but not quite a full stop (as a period will require), you probably need a semicolon; just make sure that the clause following the semicolon is a statement that can stand on its own.
• If you wrote down a comma in a section where it wouldn’t make sense to pause when you’re reading it aloud, remove it; the punctuation only makes the sentence difficult to read.

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24 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Before you begin your search for Hoodia weight loss pills you should know a little bit about the source of the Hoodia as well as why this works to help individuals lose weight.

Hoodia is known by many different names including Hoodia Gordonii, Ghaap,!khoba, xhooba, Hoodia cactus, and South African desert cactus. The plant is similar to a cactus and grows in Angola, Botswana, and Namibia, Africa. Hoodia became popular for the use in diet pills when ephedra was banned. Today, you can now choose to use a diet supplement or diet pills with Hoodia or ephedra as the FDA cannot regulate the use of the herb ephedra, it can only recommend.

The story behind the popularity of this plant was told throughout the world and soon became a great reason to try to shed those extra pounds. The legend or story was that the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert used the plant when they were on hunting trips. The hunting trips in some cases last several weeks or even months. The Bushmen discovered that the Hoodia plant may have been a bit bad to the taste buds but would actually fight hunger and thirst.

In the September 2004, issue of Brain Research a study reported that an energy molecule (ATP) that may be responsible for affecting hunger showed a change in levels in rat's brains that were injected with p57.

The rats that showed changes in the molecule also ate less. The other rats that were injected with placebo and no change were seen in those rats when it came to eating or the molecule ATP. Of course, this was an injection and was performed on rats instead of humans who take Hoodia weight loss pills instead of injections.

On the other hand, Phytopharm a manufacturer performed a clinical trial that involved eighteen individuals that used Hoodia. The trial showed that these individuals reduced their food intake around 1000 calories a day when compared to the group taking placebos. This study was never published and was only used by the manufacturer for peer review.

Today, one of the most popular and effective Hoodia weight loss pills available is the Hoodia HG-57. This is the Hoodia weight loss pill that offers 750mg of the Hoodia cactus extract per pill, which is the recommended amount for the product to work effectively. Other products do not have as much Hoodia in the ingredients and therefore do not work as well.

The way in which Hoodia works on the body is by making your brain believe you are full, thus you eat less. Most concentration of Hoodia today found in Lipodrene With Epehdra and Hoodia. Lipodrene does exactly what the Bushmen of long ago used the plant for while hunting and that is to actually fight hunger and thirst. By taking the Hoodia weight loss pills in the morning, you will enjoy feeling full throughout the entire day. You can take one or two pills not to exceed four in one day. If you need, you can take one pill one hour before meals if that helps curb your appetite in the beginning. Most people only need to take one or two pills each morning.

Georgiy Kharchenko, selling: Fastin, ECA STACK, Phentramin D, lipodrene with ephedra

24 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

With the current constant push to reduce the intake of fats in the diet, it is easy to forget that certain fats are essential for health. The essential fatty acids (EFAs) must be supplied from the diet. Other fats, although not essential, are powerful health promoters. Both essential and non essential fats also called lipids are required for the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and related nutrients.

The two families of EFAs are the omega-6 family based upon linoleic acid (LA) and the omega-3 family based upon alpha-linolenic acid (LNA). The essential fats make up significant portions of the nerve tissue of the brain and elsewhere. They are building blocks for the body's production of hormones (including the sterol hormones such as testosterone and estrogen) and the production of hormone like signaling compounds (such as prostaglandins). The immune system is regulated by essential fatty acids and compounds made from them.

The Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 family fatty acid nutrient. Under ideal circumstances, it is made in the body from the conversion of linoleic acid. GLA serves as a precursor to the family of hormone like substances or "activated fatty acids" known as the prostaglandin (PG) series called PGE-1. This means the prostaglandin family "E" derived from GLA. The PGE-1 family is involved in anti-inflammatory, anti-spasm, anti-infection, and similar actions in the body, including reducing the "stickiness" of the blood. PGE-1, in other words, is a family of "good" compounds made from omega-6 fatty acids.

Unfortunately, there is also a "bad" set of compounds that is made from omega-6 fatty acids, as well. The second family of prostaglandins (PGE-2) made from the omega-6 linoleic acid involves the production of arachidonic acid, a fatty acid already abundant in the American diet. The PGE-2 series activates aspects of the immune and other systems. In excess, it leads to inflammation, menstrual cramps, asthma, heart disease, and many other problems, including obesity. These are all possible results of the chronic activation of what is known as the arachidonic acid cascade, Among its other duties, the PGE-1 family serves to control or to turn off the PGE-2 family.

Most of us need a lot more of PGE-1 and a lot less of PGE-2. However, Syndrome X turns this equation on its head. High levels of insulin strongly increase the production of PGE-2. At the same time, the same factors that produce Syndrome X act against the production of PGE-1.

Many factors can prevent the conversion of linoleic acid to GLA and from there to PGE-1. These factors include deficiencies of the vitamins B3, B6, C and biotin, as well as inadequate intakes of the minerals magnesium and zinc. Too much alcohol, too much saturated fat, the consumption of hydrogenated (trans-fatty acids) and heat-damaged fats, and many other dietary factors are involved. Moreover, many people (especially those who tend to put on weight) have difficulty in transforming linoleic acid into GLA simply because they naturally produce relatively little of the enzyme needed for this transformation.

Georgiy Kharchenko, selling: Fastin, ECA STACK, Phentramin D, lipodrene with ephedra

24 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

London's West End is home to so many excellent musicals and what a great way to have a girls night out. Take your pick from our collection of some of the best theatre out there.

Chicago/ Cambridge Theatre

This one is an especially saucy production that many of the female persuasion will enjoy. A chorus girl named Roxie enlists the help of a sleazebag lawyer to get acquitted for murdering her lover. The movie was a huge hit in cinemas, and the theatre production will have you laughing and experiencing all types of other emotions throughout the entire two hours and fifteen minutes.

The Day Before Spring/Lilian Baylis Theatre

This semi-staged performance that was actually written in 1945 tells the story of a married woman who meets up with the man she almost made her husband back when they were younger at her college reunion. He still has feelings for her, which is documented in his current best selling novel.

Debbie Reynolds-Alive and Fabulous/Apollo Theatre

This is a fabulous girly type production for the more mature ladies. Movie and TV star Debbie Reynolds stars in a one woman show as she talks about her more than 50 years in show business, her amazing life of singing and dancing, and her many husbands. Actual MGM footage is included in the show which provides a sense of nostalgia.

Dirty Dancing/ Aldwych Theatre

This is one of the biggest girly movies of all time, and whether you have seen the movie or not you will appreciate the live musical. It includes all the hits from the 1987 blockbuster including She's Like The Wind, Time Of My Life, and Do You Love Me? along with some new numbers. The theatre production includes some of the movies most memorable moments, but it was re-written for the stage, meaning there will be some added scenes as well. The story of the vacationing Baby and the troubled dance teacher, Johnny, spawns a classic love story that is the epitome of love conquers all.

Grease/Piccadilly Theatre

The hit movie spawned one of the best selling albums of all time, and more than 20 years later is still one of the most recognizable films with some of the most well known songs of all time. The love story of Sandy and Danny is a two hour and ten minute production that will make you want to stay out all night. Hit songs include Sandy, You're The One That I want, Grease(Is The Word), Greased Lightning, and Hopelessly Devoted To You.

Hairspray/Shaftesbury Theatre

Big girl Tracy Turnblad from Baltimore has big hair and an even bigger heart. She gets her break at stardom living her dreams as a dancer on the local TV dance show "The Corny Collins Show". Transformed from geek to chic, she still has to try and win the heart of the hunky Link Larkin, vanquish the reigning princess of the local programme, and force the TV show to consider integration.

Legally Blonde The Musical/Savoy Theatre

Based on the movie starring Reese Witherspoon, homecoming queen and college sweetheart Elle Woods just doesn't know how to take no for an answer. She heads to Harvard Law School after being dumped by her boyfriend and proves to herself and everyone around her that being yourself is the only way to live. This is a fun choice to start your ladies night out.

Mumma Mia/Prince of Wales Theatre

What better setting for a girly production than a mother and daughter together on the night before the the girl gets married. The production is inspired by the songs of the group Abba. Just like the hit movie, this play has scenes that will leave you falling off of your chair in laughter.

Passion/Donmar Warehouse

Based on the book by James Lapine, this is the story of Captain Giorgio Bachetti. This military hero gets transferred to a remote and abnormal Italian outpost which whisks him worlds away from his beloved Clara. After meeting the cousin of his commanding officer, Fosca, inconceivable and shattering consequences arise stemming from her influence.

Sister Act/London Palladium Theatre

If your looking for something funny, you've found it. Deloris Van Cartier, a disco diva, ends up in a convent portraying a nun after witnessing a murder and being put into hiding by the police. She makes friends and fans among the students and fellow nuns, but what about Mother Superior?

These are some of the best girly productions playing at the West End theatres. Other productions that may be of interest to the ladies include Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, Sweet Charity at Haymarket Theatre Royal and Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Palace Theatre. When girls just wanna have fun, a trip to London's West End might be just the place to go.

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24 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

The traditional methods of heating a home are fast approaching a point where they are becoming non-viable. The world's supply of fossil fuels is dwindling, and the costs of heating and cooling a home are ever increasing. Smart forward thinking individuals are becoming more and more interested in renewable sources of power, heat, and light. Two of the most discussed and innovative technologies to date are Air Source Heat Pumps and Ground Source Heat Pumps. These two styles are heating are very important steps toward decreasing the carbon foot print of humanity as well as allowing for long term viability of a home and residence with renewable sources of heat that do not necessarily depend on dwindling fuel supplies.

A air source heat pump is a type of heating and cooling system that accomplishes its task by moving a chemical refrigerant through the pump's coils and compressors. This allows for a similar effect as a refrigerator on a much larger scale. An air source heat pump draws heat out of the air and funnels it into the home. There are a few drawbacks in extremely cold weather. However, the potency of the device can be improved by changing the type of refrigerant used. These units have an average coefficient of performance (COP) rating of three that can waver from a rating of four in a mild climate to a rating of one in a very cold one. The COP is determined by how much heat output is generated compared to the amount of electricity used. In the instance of a three rating the equipment generates three times as much heat as the amount of electricity being used.

A ground source heat pump, which is also known as geothermal heat pumps, work in a manner similar to the air source heat pumps. The difference in their function is that ground source heat pumps are installed in the ground and are proven to be much more efficient. These types of heat transfer pumps generally maintain a three and a half to four rating on the COP scale. Ground source heat pumps start out with a higher COP rating at the beginning of the heating and cooling system and gradually lower in efficiency as heat is transferred. however, they maintain their efficiency longer than air source heat pumps due to the generally stable temperature of the earth at around eight feet below ground level.

Installing either source of heating can be quite expensive. There are many sources of funding to aid the individual or commercial enterprise in outfitting or retrofitting their homes and offices with such renewable heating and cooling sources. There are several types of government sponsored funding in the United Kingdom that can be acquired by residential owners and commercial enterprises alike. These grants and funds are the Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP), Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT), Community Energy Savings Programme (CESP), Scottish Community & Household Renewable Initiative (SCHRI), and the upcoming Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

The LCBP has two phases. The first phase is designed for personal homes and residences, and house builders. This is a lower scale grant that can be acquired for a grant of up to twenty-five hundred pounds. The second phase is useful for commercial enterprises on a larger scale. Schools, charity organizations, corporate structures, and similar individuals receive monetary compensation for installing energy saving heat systems. This particular grant scheme will end on April 11th. It is set to be replaced by the RHI. Claims with the phase II version of this grant can be made available up to fifty percent of the cost of installation.

The CERT is a programme designed around compensation for retrofitting older homes and commercial properties. This is a programme slated primarily for home builders and renovators instead of private residence owners. This grant can be awarded for up to ninety percent of the actual cost of the installation depending upon the level of improved energy efficiency in comparison to the older system.

The CESP is a grant for not-for-profit organizations in the UK area that are for community-based. The amount of the grant varies between each organization but there are millions of pounds worth of funding in this grant at present for worthy charity organizations that qualify.

The SCHRI is an initiative programme available only in Scottland. This is a programme scheme equivalent to LCBP I and allows for thirty percent of the installation costs for installation of energy efficient equipment. There is a hard-cap of four thousand pounds that can be awarded in this grant.

The RHI is a grant programme many individuals are eagerly awaiting. In this scheme the owner of an energy efficient home can receive several hundred pounds per year for eighteen to twenty three years simply for installing an air or ground source heat pump. The incentive programme will completely pay for the average cost of installation in three and a half to sixteen years for most private residences or businesses depending upon which type of heating source is used. For large scale complexes and buildings the amount of money awarded can be nearly double the standard rate but the must use a ground source heat system and it will generally take roughly nineteen years to have it completely paid off.

Overall the funding and incentive grants are available to any individual or commercial enterprise that meets the energy efficiency standard as outlined in the individual grant. An approved installer of micro-technologies must be used to meet the requirements of each grant. With the available programmes most individual or commercial enterprises can afford to install a heat pump, whether it be an air source or ground source version.

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24 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Most of us used to think that girls are turned off by muscular guys, well, we were wrong. This is because numerous research has confirmed that women find muscular men more sexually appealing and attractive.

No, of course I am not talking about those bulky professional bodybuilders or heavyweight wrestlers, but the lean and fit muscular types like male competitive swimmers or fitness models. Those research further pointed out that not only do these muscular men attract women more easily, they even have more sex than the averagely built men.

You see, social psychology research repeatedly showed that women will choose more muscular men for short term sexual partners and jump into bed with them sooner without a prolonged dating phase. They will also make love with these men without developing an emotional attraction to them first.

According to an UCLA research published in the August issue of the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, women don't just like men with more muscles, they even go after them. Men who are more muscular than average are also much more likely to have short term affairs and multiple sex partners than their thinner or overweight peers. In another study published in 2007, Frederick researchers discovered that the men who were rated more muscular with less body fat were also the same guys who had more sexual partners.

All these studies now goes to prove that the way you look and the condition of your body do play a pretty big role in attracting the girls despite what many "pick up artiste gurus" say to the contrary! These research are solid proof that the way your body looks definitely makes a big difference in the amount of sex you will enjoy and the amount of different women you can make love with. I

In other words, guys with the right "type" of muscularity can snuggle in bed with more women and more often. The less physically attractive guys are rarely chosen by women for short term sexual relationships. That goes to say that if you have more muscles, you will have more flings because you will be oozing with sex appeal!

The research by Frederick and his team of researchers showed that guys with the right muscular build get more girls, they have more one night stands and they even have sex with more women that are currently in relationships with other guys. So if you have the right look, even married, engaged, or women who are "attached" will still want a piece of you, and they are perfectly alright with 'cheating' on their significant half to have a taste of what you've got to offer although this is not something I would encourage. This is only for your information and not asking you to get under the skirts of women frivolously.

However, the sexual attraction effect is all dependent upon having the right type of muscular body since the research illustrated that an overly bulky bodybuilder is not as attractive as a male body with properly proportioned muscles. Luckily, getting the proper proportions is simply a matter of applying the right workout program. So start getting more muscles on your body start oozing with masculine sex appeal.

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24 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

When the weather is freezing and snow, nothing perks a family up like vacationing at a family beach destination. There are many destinations offer sun, beaches, warm water, and a variety of activities for the kids. When planning your next family beach vacation, consider the following popular beach destinations for relaxing fun in the sun:

Newport Beach, Rhode Island, US: Newport Beach is a popular family vacation destination. Along with its beautiful beach, the town has many attractions such as the stunning historical buildings and stunning mansions, and unique boutiques. There is a lot for a family to see and do.

Carlin Park, Florida: Florida is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Carlin Park in Jupiter has 3,000 feet of beautiful beach. There are many activities such as tennis, volleyball, picnic areas, and much more. The kids will never be bored and adults will love the warm weather and beautiful crystal clear water.

Mayan Riviera, Mexico: About an hour south of Cancun Mexico, the Mayan Riviera is a great family beach vacation spot. Along with the beautiful beaches one can enjoy snorkeling the lagoons and exploring the Mayan ruins, eco- parks, and coral reef. There are a variety of terrific resorts, attractions, hotels, and attractions.

Jamaica: The Island of Jamaica makes for a great family beach vacation destination. Most resorts are family orientated and include children activities and services. Sandals beach is a very popular tourist destination. There are enough activities and sights to see that your children will always have something to do. There are even babysitting services.

Mayo Beach, Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Mayo Beach boasts beautiful soft sand and the water is shallow, serene, and warm. The kids will love it. There are many unique local attractions and picnic areas.

Maui, Hawaii: Affectionately called “The Magic Isle," the beaches are beautiful and the ocean waves are great for surfing. There are many activities such as the tropical reef aquarium and the Hawaii Nature Center. It is a tropical paradise for the whole family.

Coronado Beach, San Diego, California: Situated next to a naval airport, Coronado Beach has luxurious beaches with warm relaxing water. Other activities and attractions nearby include: Sea World, San Diego Zoo, and marine life exhibits at La Jolla Cove.

Cocoa Beach, Florida: Located only an hour from Disney World, Cocoa beach is a vacation destination that children will love. The beaches and water are a dream that the whole family will love. Children will enjoy visiting the Kennedy Space Center.

Bahamas: Located a little less than 100 miles off the coast of Florida, the Bahamas is a perfect beach vacation destination area. The waters are warm, blue, and crystal clear, and the soft sandy beaches make the island a beach paradise. The temperature averages just over 75 degrees.

If you are looking to escape the winter blues by taking your family to a beach vacation destination, there are many places to choose. Traveling to these gorgeous beaches will provide much needed relief from the cold and snowy winter season.

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24 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

You can benefit from Internet banking in many ways. Certainly, there are the more obvious reasons, but also other ones that some people just don't think about. For many people who tend to be slightly lax about getting to the bank and making payments by the due date, or those who keep envelopes in their briefcases and never seemed to mail them, this is the best solution. Late payments will result in poor credit.

When your credit suffers, it will show on a credit report, which will have a negative effect on your life in some way. However, if you start using Internet banking, you'll be able to make all your payments by their due date, no matter what time of the day you choose to make them. Additionally, you can be pretty much anywhere in the world and still be able to make your payments.

However, one of the most incredible points is that anyone can set up their payments so that they are completely automated. That means that you only have to date for a particular bill to be paid on, and the system will see to it that it is done. This all results in easy and responsible banking.

It is in fact one of the most convenient ways to do any banking whatsoever. It has gained a lot of popularity or the last couple of decades because of its convenience. Unfortunately, many people fear becoming the victim of fraud by using online banking services. But, being an informed consumer, you shouldn't have any problems at all.

The bank will issue a card in your name, and you will be able to pick your own personal identification number, or PIN. This number must be kept completely confidential. That means that you should never give it to anyone. Additionally, it is important that you only supply information to your bank by typing in the URL of the bank. Never click on another link that will possibly redirect you to a webpage that is seeking out personal information. If you are informed and act responsibly, there is nothing to worry about.

Online banking will allow you to accomplish practically any task without having to leave your home. For example, besides Bill payments, you can order statements, ensure payments have been processed, you can also order checks and even transfer money from one account to another. But it doesn't end there! You can even apply for credit cards or even loans just as easily as you would by entering a branch.

Another positive point that comes with Internet banking is that it will save you money. With many banks, using a teller means paying a price for it. But, through your computer, you have many free transactions within your particular package. Some have unlimited amounts of transactions that can be performed while others charge very low fees.

Regardless of the amount of transactions you have to make monthly, Internet banking will help you along the way, providing you with the convenience and many benefits that are second to none.

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24 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

It can be quite amazing to watch the various generations of office equipment come and go, especially since this seems to be happening at such a quick pace. For those of us who have been there since the beginning of this wild and unpredictable ride in the world of technology, we can honestly say that each generation of equipment seems to be getting more efficient, more powerful and certainly more impressive. How many of us can remember being amazed the first time we used our computers, photocopiers or printers?

Now, thanks to multifunction printers, technology has managed yet again, to get a step ahead and create one device that combines a multitude of functionalities:

- Printing

- Scanning

- Faxing

- Photocopying

- Emailing

There are a variety of multifunction printers available for both home and office. If you have a home office, you might want to consider purchasing a small desktop unit with a print engine that is based on either a home desktop inkjet printer, or a home desktop laser printer offered in black or color.

If you are looking for an office unit, you can easily find a multifunction printer that will meet your needs. multifunction printers have been created to meet the criteria for any type of office, be it a small business or a large corporation. In many medium to large sized companies, the multifunction printers are often used as the main ‘go to’ piece of equipment within the corporation. These are usually large, stand alone units that are programmed as the central printing device(s) or reprographic department device(s) and are particularly relied upon for speed and efficiency.

Thanks to the creation of multifunction printers, you no longer have to worry about purchasing, maintaining and fixing a variety of separate devices. Now, you can benefit from the ease and practicality that a multifunction printer can bring to your personal and work lives.

Maybe it is time to consider investing in a multifunction printer – especially if you are old enough to remember just how impressed you were with that first printer – the one that usually took more than 90 seconds to deliver the page that you printed – how the times have changed.

It pays to look behind the scenes before you purchase a multifunction device.  The easiest way is to check on-line or magazine reviews of the printer you are looking to buy. This is because manufacturers will always ensure that their products are always seen in the best possible light – this is all down to the spin that their printer manufacturers’ marketing departments provide.  Unfortunately for the end user, this means the printers’ features such as the speed of print, duty cycle and supply costs that printer manufacturers display on their website or in promotional materials will always be best-case scenarios that will rarely reflect use of the printer in the real world.  Therefore, the easiest way to get another opinion on the printer you want to buy is to see what the actual product users have to say. 

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23 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Of course, you expect your state of the art (or maybe not quite so) printer to produce the best copies possible. However, while most people tend to focus on the printer itself as the reason their copies do not quite measure up they often forget that their printer supplies are equally important in producing that ‘perfect’ copy.

Whether you are printing in black or in color, remember that focusing on the quality of ink as well as the quality of the paper can be the difference between a fuzzy, blurry copy and a crystal clear, crisp copy. Of course, as with most people, who use their printers on a daily basis, the quality of the copies does not always have to be exceptional – especially if you are printing ‘drafts’ or internal documents. However, you need to be well prepared and well equipped for those times where the quality of the document you print will be crucial – and this is especially true if you are printing with color.

Ink Cartridges

Always make sure that you have the right ink cartridge to match your printer. This becomes especially important if you are using refill cartridges or refilling your ink cartridges yourself. Remember that while these methods are cheaper, they may not always be better alternatives – as they will almost definitely reduce the quality of the printing. However, depending on your needs, you could think about using a more expensive ink cartridge for ‘high level’ printing or when printing pictures. If you are unsure which cartridge you should use with your printer, read the printer’s manual carefully.

Installing the ink cartridge properly is also extremely important and remember to clean the inside of the machine, on a regular basis with a specially designed brush, this will help the quality of your printing as nothing can damage a printer faster than spilled ink.

Don’t forget that proper storage of ‘extra’ cartridges is also crucial. Make sure that your cartridges are stores in a cool and dry area.

Paper

Unfortunately, not all printer paper is created equally – and like the ink cartridges, you can probably get by using regular standard paper for your everyday printing, although again, the quality of the print can be affected. Reading the manual that comes with your printer will give you a better idea of which quality paper to choose. For good quality printing, choose a 24-lb up to 40-lb white paper which has a high ISO brightness and if you are looking to print graphics or color pictures, you might want to consider using paper that is coated. This is paper that has been coated by a certain compound which provides that paper with certain qualities, including surface gloss and weight, in addition to ink absorbency or smoothness. Calcium carbonate and Kaolinite are the two compounds that are most often used in commercial printing for coating paper.

When it comes to your printing needs, fortunately, you do have choices that will make a difference to your bottom line.

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23 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

The white Silk Aviator Scarf has a special place in history of fashion accessories. Whenever, you wear it you will become a symbol of elegance and luxury. Do you know where did the first scarf come from? Who invented it and how did it evolve through history? The scarf dates back at least as far as ancient Room, Romans uses Latin term sudarium means “sweat cloth” for it, they use sweat cloth to wipe sweat from their faces. Later people start using it for pragmatic use and with the passage of time it becomes fashion statement. Accessories often have practical origins. The scarf, particularly the aviator scarf is no exception to this rule.

Not all scarves are built the same way. Throughout history, this garment has taken on many different forms. None of which are more popular than the white silk beauty of the aviator scarf. While many people have a vague idea of its flight-borne origins, not too many individuals are aware that it has been used in other ways from generation to generation.

This type of scarf has had many changes in its design that go beyond the traditional white and silk variety. In fact, even in its early days, the aviator scarf was actually manufactured in black and red by the army.

It is also a misconception to think of this kind of apparel as always pristine and free of design. Some military groups wore the scarf with insignias printed on them to designate their group. A glaring example of this is the use of specially designed aviator scarves by a group of military pilots known as the Flying Tigers.

Despite its many variations, the silk aviator scarf remains the most popular primarily because it became known as a standard accessory for pilots. Famous aviators such as Amelia Earheart and Howard Hughes were regularly pictured wearing them. As the years progressed, even other hobbies and activities made use of them. This type of scarf was used for motorcycling as well as car racing.

When the scarf became synonymous with Hollywood glamour, the fate the classic silk scarf as a wardrobe staple was sealed. It is one of the few pieces of clothing that can transition from a businessman’s suit to an artist’s garb. The demand for it lies with the fact that silk is quite expensive. Wearing it connotes luxury, wealth, and in some ways, status.

Eventually, synthetic fibers made duplicating silk possible. This is one of the long-standing variations of aviator scarves: not all are actually made out of silk. Some are made out of fibers that are soft and light like the original material but is actually made synthetically.

The length of the scarf is also a source of variety. More often than not, the length of this kind of scarf is six feet, which gives enough material for the wearer to wrap it around the neck several times to protect his or her neck and provide warmth. However, the scarf has evolved to showcase lengths that reach up to 10 feet to accommodate those of the larger set.

Get scarves in various designs, fabrics, and shapes such as square, triangle, and rectangle. White aviator scarf is easy to knit and you'll want to make one for yourself and another to give away as a gift. White aviator scarves are chic, stylish, great looking and can be worn as outerwear or simply just to spice up a boring outfit.

23 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Accessories often have practical origins. The scarf, particularly the aviator scarf is no exception to this rule. What is now considered a very chic and versatile accessory once performed a utilitarian function. They were meant to be a part of the gear of aviators as they took flight. Eventually, even other activities such as biking and racecar driving made use of this scarf as part of the official garb.

What is common among the varieties of the aviator scarf is their softness and size. Although often associated with the color white, they can actually come in a range of colors. The black aviator scarf is definitely just as chic as its white counterpart. In addition to this, these scarves can be made using printed materials too. In fact, it was not unusual for the military to use scarves that bore the insignias of their group.

Over the years, the aviator scarf became shorter and narrower to accommodate the size of women as well as become less cumbersome. The original purpose of this accessory, as can be culled from its name is that it provided warmth to the pilot as they navigated the skies in open-cockpit planes.

In today’s era, there are hardly any more of these kinds of planes. As such, the scarf is no longer as necessary to the pilot’s attire. But, the aviator scarf is still around to provide warmth. It is just that the function is performed more on the ground than up in the air. As a result, less fabric is actually needed to attain its full protective potential.

What makes this kind of scarf so useful is that it has the ability to block the wind that blows down the neck of its wearer. Usually, jackets are used to keep the wind away. But in order to achieve this, the jacket needs to have a tight, high collar. For some activities, this kind of design may constrict movements. For example, those on motorcycles need to be able to move their necks freely so they can see their surroundings properly.

In addition to this, most of the jackets that provide the most protection, such as leather, can cause the neck to chafe. This is where the practicality of aviator scarves comes in: it can prevent the air from coming in contact with the rest of the body through the gap in the collar.

The use of silk in this type of scarf is neither accidental nor a result of vanity. Silk is one of the softest materials that can be used so it is gentle on the skin. Unlike other materials such as wool, silk will not chafe. The tightly-woven fibers of silk are not only soft and comfortable but it is also effective against the cold.

It is ideal to use a scarf that reaches six feet in length because it provides the right amount of fabric to loop around the neck comfortably, without having the ends dangle. The classic design is usually the kind that is without fringe so it is easy to wear. However, there are also some with fringe for the more fashion-forward.

When it comes to color, there are no rules in choosing which one works best. Although white is still the most prevalent one, it is easy to see why other colors such as red or black can be a draw. First, white may not be the easiest color to wear on a regular day. Stains and dirt show up easily so the scarf may have to be laundered frequently. Experiment with color to go beyond the norms in aviator scarves.

Scarves can really give you the option to changing your look and style quickly and easily. Mens aviator scarf come in a variety of fabrics...silk, cashmere, velvet, pashmina, and others...so you'll have plenty of options. Silk aviator scarves not only looks great and masculine, but are warm and soft.

23 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

For some people it is hard to believe that gluten can cause so much destruction. When we tell people that in order to treat a serious condition like arthritis, inflammation and pain, a few serious dietary measures are needed. Giving up gluten might be one of them.

When someone first hears they have to give up gluten which mean mainly wheat (but also includes rye, barley and oats), you can hear the panic in their voices "there is nothing left for me to eat". Most people find it unbelievable and unacceptable that their diet has made them ill often refusing to consider giving up anything you suggest especially wheat, at first. Yet the scientific evidence and our experience with dealing with patients with auto-immune disease it makes a huge difference. After a little while people come around to the idea of gluten-free might be worth it in order to become pain-free or at the very least drastically reduce their suffering.

There are several things this outburst reveals. We already know that wheat is addictive, and most people are addicted to it. The fact that someone says 'but there is nothing left for me to eat' means they are not eating enough variety in their diet, this is typical.

I'll give you an example - we all know pineapple is good for you, so I recommend you eat it 7 days a week 3 or 4 times a day, you would think I was crazy. Of course I would never suggest such a thing. Yet, people do this with wheat 7 days a week 3 to 4 times a day! And patients think I am mad? What do I mean - breakfast cereals, sandwiches, toasties, pasta, pizza, biscuits, cookies, crackers, pastry, dumplings, pancakes, muffins, cakes, dough-nuts, pretzels etc. This list is almost endless, as there are also products that contain some gluten - like sauces, gravy, sausages, fish in batter or chicken coated in bread crumbs, how did we end up drowning in wheat?

The other reaction I get from patients "but I don't have celiac disease also known a spurs!" You don't have to have full blown CD to have a problem with gluten. CD was once thought of as rare and only suspected in children, today it is considered more common and is most often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, whereas gluten sensitivity is very common indeed, causing all sorts of havoc and destruction. We have seen, as have other practitioners, patients vastly improve on a 'gluten-free diet' that have had the tests and were told they did not have CD. Yet they vastly improved, because you can have intolerance to gluten a Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, setting up the same symptoms as CD.

I discovered about 7 years ago I had celiac disease, as naturopath I had been eating ultra well for years many, giving up wheat completely at least 10 years earlier. I did eat oats and rye sometimes. I became very tired which was a surprise as I ate really well and always felt good. A very rare visit to the doctor revealed anemia, that surprised even more as I did eat lamb and plenty of green vegetables. I then was diagnosed as having celiac disease, I immediately gave up all gluten and in no time without iron tablets my hemoglobin levels were high again.

For those people who are gluten sensitive and it is much more common than you realize, by continuing to eat gluten is putting yourself at higher risk of auto-immune diseases, and if you have a form of arthritis I suggest you consider sooner than later, going gluten-free.

Sonia Jones - I am a Brit living and working in Panama for the last five years. A naturopath, nutritional therapist and reflexologist with 20 years experience. A published author of three books. Owns her own spas and clinic, and launched her own natural organic skin care range. Married for 34 years - husband and business partner who is also an acupuncturist. www.arthritisalternativetreatment.com www.naturalweightlossmethods.com

23 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Recently, the three main roads Jianshe Road Jining City, Guang River Road, Hill Road, Pipa street lamps on both sides have all been replaced with energy saving lamps LED material, and the original poles of varying the level of a high degree of unity. Jining City, according to Reid Municipal Engineering Department, the relevant responsible person said, the newly installed lights last longer, in the energy saving at the same time can also improve the evenness of illumination and exposure. According to the relevant sectoral planning, urban existing two thousand street lights will be 5 years to replace all street materials for the LED can not only enhance the image of the city's construction, but also to respond to the state's urban infrastructure requirements.

District 3 Trunk Road has Been Replaced with LED Lights Material

Piper's Hill Road, north south trunk road across the Jining, one of the south to the North Outer Ring Road North Taibai floor, passing through New Century Plaza, flowers are parks, cultural market, RT Mart supermarket, Second People's Hospital as well as some government departments, the office building, part of entertainment, municipal office and shopping sections of the relative concentration. Jianshe Road Jining of the main road across the North and the South, one of the south railway station and extended with the 327 and 105 national highway connecting the north to the North Outer Ring extended to 337 Provincial Highway, passing through the North South Jining coach station, experimental schools, labor market and so on.

"Pipa relatively wide mountain belongs to the larger flow of people traffic volume roads, the need not only beautiful, but fairly bright street lights to carry out lighting. While the construction of road belonging to the station the school shopping, the relative concentration of the labor market and other sections of roads are in comparatively wide part of pedestrian flow, relatively large traffic volume roads, the need to carry out relatively bright street lighting. "Jining City, Reid Municipal Engineering Department, Production Division Caihao chief told reporters in the relevant department of the replacement of street reconstruction program, the Urban Services Department in accordance with the Road to the street requirements, and Taiwan, a supplier ordered a new 1800 LED street lamp material, which has recently more than 900 lights to complete the installation.

Guang Rd section of the original street lamps are mostly circular Chinese Lantern, handsome and generous, but less than some illumination, municipal departments will be economic Onkyo Guang Shan North Road, Piper's River Road to the section material installed LED spotlights, this relatively bright lights can increase the visibility of the night, which will help vehicles and pedestrians. Cai Hao told reporters that the transformation of the street, the original power supply line has not changed, staff would be cut off part of the installation of the poles at the top of the new lamp, and the height of poles into 12 meters, this means a one time completion saving the construction costs, and can be completed as soon as possible in a short time.

City 20000 Streetlight Replaced Within Five Years all the New LED Lights

According to the plan, Jining City will Taibai floor this year to conduct a comprehensive upgrade path, the relevant departments have begun the road surveying, planning and construction and so on. On the road the transformation process, Taibai House Road, both sides of the street has become the focus of reconstruction projects, at present, street vendors also put forward several options, the relevant departments under review, although the final plan is not determined, but Cai Hao said that the Taibai House Road, the new lights will definitely avoid the trees shading leaves a serious problem, in addition, as the roads are wider, the larger flow of people traffic volume roads, Taebaek House Road, the new lights will reach both beautiful and relatively bright effect.

Torch Road, South Extension section of the new lights will be installed this year, "The biggest problem is the torch by some sections of the west side of South Road, High Voltage Transmission Line affected nearly 20 street is temporarily unable to install." Cai Hao told reporters that street during the installation process with the existing line cables, high voltage lines to avoid cross, or in the construction process can not guarantee a safe distance, will cause great harm to the staff needs to communicate with the electrical department, in consultation come up with options. According to reports, Torch Road, South Extension sections will be installed 310 sets of LED lights, each worth about 1.6 million, but also to install additional transformers, laying of power lines and other facilities.

In addition, the west outer ring road and the airport connector road will be nearly 20 kilometers more than 1,000 new sets of lights. Jining City, according to requirements of the current two thousand urban street lamp will strive to be completed in five years, upgrading, replacement into a new type of LED lights, so that irradiation effects in improving the street at the same time, but also saves energy and increase the city's construction image.

Good Results of new LED Materials and Long Life Energy Saving Lamp Energy Saving

Jining City construction sector construction projects in major cities task will be one of the key urban construction work on the optimization of road network, implementation of road upgrading of urban infrastructure, strong support for the installation of LED street lighting in order to achieve efficient energy saving, saving, green environmental protection and reduction row effects, not only to enhance the image of the city's construction, and respond positively to the state of urban infrastructure requirements.

According to reports, Jining City majority of existing high pressure sodium lamps, though with a luminous efficiency, low power consumption, long life and fog penetrating ability and non inducing insects, etc., compared with the current material to replace the new LED lights are a lot less. "The new longer lamp life, compared with high pressure sodium lamp is more energy efficient power of the same time increase illumination, new street lamps and more uniform illumination." Cai Hao said that the city is about 12 meters high poles, lamp distance of 40 m , the original range of high pressure sodium lamp irradiation on the lot, but would form between the two lights as part of the "blind spots" that can not get a clear lamp irradiation.

"Traditional lamp glass, easily broken, light body of poor durability, while the LED lamps can significantly reduce maintenance costs." According to information provided by the manufacturer, the municipal sector procurement of new street lamps light the average life expectancy of up to 50,000 plus hours per lamp 185 watt LED lights each year than the average 250 watt high pressure sodium lamp energy saving of about 360 units of electricity and reduce carbon dioxide emissions of about 230 kg. Thus, LED lamps can fully replace the traditional light sources in outdoor lighting and road between plant applications, such as lanes, sidewalks and parking lots.

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I want to find out if my girlfriend is cheating on Faceboo Is this something that you are saying to yourself. You are probably well aware right now that your girlfriend can use the popular social networking site to meet other guys and have a relationship with them. The Internet is very powerful. Unfortunately, some people are using its power to deceive other people. If to find out if my girlfriend is cheating on Facebook is your goal, then you have to know that it can be easily achieved. There are many tools that you can use to help you in this endeavor.

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Maintaining a fit and healthy body is very important in today’s world characterized by stress and speed! To be up and running all the time you need to have a constant supply of energy. From where do you get it? True, much of it is already within you, but you have to keep polishing that which is inherent so that you don’t lag behind in the relentless race called life!

If you are into fitness training you might be in the know of its importance in your daily life. However, if you are of the opinion that the more exercise you do, the healthier you become, you may want to think again. In fact, recognizing unsafe workout habits is essential for every individual. This is because fitness training is highly specific and differs from one person to another depending on the body type and requirements.

If you are confused and don’t know how to understand whether the exercise routine that you follow is right or wrong, the best option is to get a personal trainer for yourself. A certified trainer can guide you through each and every step of your work out regimen. Here are a few tips that can give you a basic idea regarding the ways to identify and avoid dangerous exercise habits:

Rushing through The Workout Routine: It’s always prudent to do little at one time. If you want to do too much within a short period of time, your body might not be ready to accept the drastic changes. This may produce negative effects on your body which might be harmful too. Do not push your body beyond its limit. It is essential that you know how much your body can adapt to at a single go. So, when your body gives out signals in the form of pain, pay heed to it and design your workout schedule accordingly.

No Variety in Workout Routine: If you do only one kind of exercise day-in and day-out, your body is likely to get acclimatized to it after a certain period of time. After this it will stop responding to it. Bringing in diversity is the best way to keep this danger at bay. Try and find out new forms of exercises that you can benefit from. Consulting with your personal trainer or any fitness professional will be the safest way to do this.

Slack Movements: When you are exercising, do you get a feeling that your body is out of your control? Do you struggle to get on with your workout schedule? If the answer is yes, then you need to rework your routine. Uncontrolled movements of the body during exercise can prove to be detrimental for your health. When you start feeling that your body isn’t assisting you in your training sessions, its time to get a professional trainer for yourself.

Not getting Adequate Rest: If your workout routine doesn’t allow space and time for sufficient rest, you need to squeeze out time for the same. Regular rest periods are absolutely indispensable if you want your body to respond efficiently and positively to your exercises.

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22 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357