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The purpose of this article is to highlight several things to consider when trying to maintain a healthy diet while eating out. First and foremost, it is important to understand how the simple act of eating out can add unnecessary calories to your daily intake. Secondly, you should know how to spot high fat cues on menus that give away which foods you should stay away from when trying to eat healthy while at your favorite restaurant. Thirdly, this article will touch briefly on what ethnic food choices are best for someone trying to maintain a healthy diet when eating out.

Eating out can pose many problems for healthy dieters. Certain menu choices can be tempting when it comes to portion sizes. Since many kitchens offer larger than normal portions which, by the way, are less likely to be cooked using low-fat or low calorie cooking methods. The best way to combat eating too many calories when eating out is to become a regular at a given favorite establishment of yours. Doing so allows you to become familiar with the menu items and you will have an easier time identify foods that are lower in fat. Additionally, the staff at such an establishment will get to know you and this can go a long way when you make special requests that fit more in line with your det.

Once you understand the code, many menu descriptions can yield significant (or subtle) clues to the fat and calorie contents of certain dishes. For example, a grande taco salad served in a crispy tortilla shell and topped with sautéed ground beef may sound like a safe choice but there are several words in the description that make it clear this is not the case. Grande, crispy, and sautéed make it clear that this is not a low fat item. As a matter of fact a dish such as this contains about 700 calories. Do you really want to consume upwards of one half of your daily caloric intake in one sitting?

Lastly, I want to discuss tips when eating certain potentially diet unfriendly foods. Although you may think you have to give up certain foods, this may not be necessary. For example, when eating Chinese, just be sure to eat like the Chinese do and make rice the centerpiece of your meal and stay away from anything deep-fried. Hot and spicy Chinese dishes tend to be better for you than deep-fried. When eating from a deli, pay close attention to portion size. Such places tend to overdo portions. Your best bet is to go with a friend and split it. As for fast food places? Stay away from them unless you plan on having the salad.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this short article and that the tips presented provide you with some guidance when trying to eat healthy while eating out. As you can see, simply following a few minor rules can go a long way when trying to eat healthy!

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19 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Would you like to know who is texting my girlfriend? Are you curious who your girlfriend is constantly receiving text messages from? Is she always on her phone talking to someone? Does she receive texts at odd hours of the night when she really shouldn't be talking to anyone? Is she secretive about the text messages that she receives and will never tell you who it is? When you ask her who she is talking to does she always reply with "no one?" Does your girlfriend's excessive use of her cell phone frighten you to the point where you would like to know who is texting my girlfriend?

Would you like to know who is texting my girlfriend without ever actually needing to physically have her phone? Do you want to be able to read her messages whenever you want no matter where she is or what she is doing? Would you like to be able to finally read your girlfriend's deleted messages so you know every single text that she receives?

Any boyfriend would like to know who is texting my girlfriend and become suspicious when their girlfriend is always on her phone. If your girlfriend ignores you when she is trying to text someone and you would like to know who that person that is so important is then continue reading. Texting is used by everyone in today's world allowing for anyone to have the opportunity to text your girlfriend.

Most boyfriends try to take matters into their own hands when they try to find who is texting my girlfriend. The most common thing that any boyfriend does is try looking through their girlfriend's phone. When their girlfriend is in the shower or is out shopping and has left her phone then they try to take her phone and go through her messages. However there are many problems with this. You first risk the chance of getting caught by your girlfriend and causing a whole new problem. You also risk the chance of your girlfriend deleting all of her text messages that showed her talking to someone she shouldn't be talking to so you wasted your time.

Sometimes boyfriends even go as far as taking the phone right out of their girlfriend's hands while they are in the middle of texting. However this could also cause a big problem. If your girlfriend really wasn't texting someone that she shouldn't be then she will think that you don't trust her and an argument will break out. There has to be a better way than this.

The best way to see who is texting my girlfriend is through the use of cell phone spying software. This amazing software enables you to see who your girlfriend is not only receiving messages from but also sending messages to. Even if your girlfriend deletes all of her texts you will still be able to see them so she can't hide who she is talking to. All of this information is accessible on the comfort of your computer where you don't have to risk getting caught.

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19 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

I’ve never taken anything but straw polls on the matter, but ask any woman what she wants in a man, and “confidence” is sure to be one of the top three or four character traits. So it’s worth spending some time asking ourselves what it is and how to discover it inside of yourself in order to get women. Our Unbreakable program really drives into the heart of it, but I think we can do the subject matter some service here without spending 30 pages on it.

Let’s start with a definition. To me, confidence is a feeling you have that drives bold actions towards things you want. It is having some faith in yourself that when you speak up, people will listen, and when you go for something, you’ll get it when you want women, you will get women. It’s trusting yourself, but beyond that, it’s a force that drives action.

When you make the approach, or go for the kiss, or invite her back to yours, it’s because you trust that she’s going to like you and want to go along with it and you will arouse women. And if she doesn’t, confidence is having the faith in your skills to overcome her protestations. And if she rejects you, confidence is having the feeling that you’re still an awesome guy and can still attract women.

Confidence builds on a lot of things. Knowing that you have skills gives you confidence. Knowing that you have more important things in your life – a solid foundation – gives you confidence. Knowing what you want and being clear about it gives you confidence. So does having a sense of entitlement.

Ahh, and that’s the rub, right there.

Confidence doesn’t actually have to be based on any great soul search – it can merely come from feeling like the world owes you twenty times over, then going out and collecting that debt. Some people are just born and/or raised that way.

Now, what usually happens in life is that we keep on going after what we want, until a roadblock is thrown in front of us. If we manage to avoid that roadblock, or blast right through it, we build some confidence and continue to attract women. But if it stops us, diverts us, or worst of all – if we crash into it and body parts go flying – we have to have a serious think about both the direction we were headed, and how quickly we could get there.

Let’s consider this in practice. When a third grade boy goes to hold a girl’s hand and, after she casually slaps him away once, she then accepts his romantic little overture, something clicks inside this little boy’s head and reinforces the notion that he can get away with such behavior and still get women. By fifth grade, he’s planting kisses on the cheeks of any girl he can convince to join him under the jungle gym, and he’s full-on smooching (no tongue, of course) six months later. Players are made, not born… and this player just happened to get a head start on the rest of us. He encountered a small roadblock in third grade, drove right through it, and every subsequent time that he’s seen a similar looking roadblock, he knows what to do and how to attract women.

You can probably imagine the flipside of this story. The boy who got held up by that roadblock convinced himself that women didn’t like him, and continued to tell himself that story well into his early adult years and cannot get women. Then one day, he realizes that he’s not very confident around women, can’t get women and finds himself reading this book.

Lack of confidence doesn’t always have such obscure causes, though. Sometimes we gather a fairly large head of steam, then run into a roadblock sizeable enough to compel us into a Come to Jesus moment. Again, we can use a story to illustrate – Christian has volunteered one from his life.

In the late winter / early spring of 2006, life was humming along nicely for him. He had a great circle of friends, was the CEO of a promising beverage startup, and was dating a really hot model. But within a three-week period, everything turned around – his company failed to clear a critical regulatory hurdle, leading to a battle with his partner that caused him to lose his stake in the company, and left him nearly six figures in debt. His girlfriend left him, and took with her big parts of their mutual social circle. And his best friend stopped hanging out with him… and started spending a lot of time with his now ex-girlfriend.

I’ve had my share of humdingers, but nothing this acute in such short a timeframe. And it perfectly illustrates the point; Christian was a cocky mofo in the months leading up to this experience. But the subsequent months were spent reflecting upon what had happened, and more importantly, what mistakes he’d made that led to such circumstances. Had he failed to surround himself with the right people? Had he been careless in managing his business? Had he seen warning signs and ignored them?

Christian is a bit more confident these days – you can be assured of that – but it comes from knowing himself a better and trusting himself more.

One common thread in any story about confidence – whether it be those illustrated above, or those from any other confident person you’ll talk to, is the following: their confidence came from clearing the roadblocks and still knowing they can attract women. That’s always how it is. You can prepare to clear the roadblocks if you see them ahead, or you can scout for alternate routes, or you can be lucky enough to have great reflexes so that you’re able to adopt on the fly. But at the end of the day, true confidence comes from getting past them and getting closer to your goals and knowing you can still get women.

The metaphor here should be obvious. Becoming confident with women ultimately requires that you become successful with women and know how to attract women. There’s no shortcut or instant, Matrix-style brain download that can compete with real experience and real success. The neural pathways in your brain have a way of wiring themselves through experiences that no amount of cogitating and preparatory thinking can achieve. In that way, it’s a sort of weird Catch-22. So how do you get around it?

Of course, there are lots of things that can boost your confidence with women prior to achieving of all-out pimpdom. Success in any other part of your life has spillover effects into your pursuit of the feminine. Dressing better, making cooler friends, getting in shape, learning a new skill or hobby… those all help, and we’ll be getting into them in a bit. Even hypnosis CDs and other such self-help programs can contribute. But if you spend too much time dwelling on the periphery of the issue of confidence with women, without dealing with it directly, you’re just postponing the inevitable.

How to break the logjam? Well, it’s kind of weird… but you just start doing the things you need to do. The things we’ll cover later in this book. And even some things we don’t cover. You just go do it, and all of a sudden, good stuff starts happening. You feel better about yourself for going after it. You stop having those regretful nights of “what if I’d talked to her?” or “what if I’d escalated?”. Whether you succeed or fail, you know you went for it. Then you regroup, figure out how to overcome the next roadblock, and go back out there.

You just keep doing. You get out there and you do some more, until those roadblocks aren’t stopping you anymore. It’s frustrating sometimes, and depending on how well you learn and how devoted you are, it could take a little bit of time or a lot. But the confidence from being a man who does, who takes action, is a force to be reckoned with.

And what is action’s opposite? Analysis, and paralysis. Your time as a single man is precious and to be enjoyed; waste it at your own peril, and eventual regret. English poet Andrew Marvell, attempting to seduce a young lady, and having no unlimited nationwide text plan available in the 17th century, put it thusly in rhymed verse:

Had we but world enough and time,
This coyness, lady, were no crime.
The grave’s a fine and private place,
But none, I think, do there embrace.

Your days on this terra firma are limited, and the longer that you postpone your pursuit of the feminine, the closer you are to that fine and private place.

Action is all that matters. Repeated, disciplined action and eventual success breeds confidence like nothing else.

Nick Sparks is one New York City's top personal development and dating advice coaches, specializing in teaching guys how to pick up women. The original article can be found here: The Power To Attract.

19 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

The word condotel is relatively new to the real estate vocabulary, but it is an important term for buyers to understand if they are interested in purchasing a condo in a resort location. High rise condos overlooking beautiful stretches of coastal shoreline have long been a favorite type of real estate for second homes, vacation getaways, real estate investments, and for those who are looking for a new type of well located, low maintenance, luxury home. The introduction of condotels has created a new dimension to the typical condo that will be explained in this article.

What is a Condotel?

To begin with, we need to understand what a condotel is and how it differs from a standard condo. Sometimes referred to as condo hotels or hotel-condos, this popular new type of real estate consists of high rise condos that are operated and managed as luxury hotels. This means that the condo units are individually owned, but branded together as a Westin, Ritz-Carlton, or other luxury hotel chain.

The typical luxury high rise condominium lacks this same luxury hotel branding and marketing, which sets a condotel apart from standard condos. The hotel works as the management company for the building, scheduling short term or long term stays around the times that you are occupying your condo. In addition, you get all of the luxuries of a world class hotel at home. Room service, gym and spa facilities, and a friendly staff to help answer your questions are just a few of the added perks that are missing from most traditional condo towers.

Advantages of a Condotel Over Condo Ownership

There are many reasons why condo hotels have become so popular over the last few years, especially when compared to a typical condo purchase.

Headache Free Investment Property or Second Home

When it comes to furnishing, maintaining, or renting out your hotel condominium, you are free from the decision making process. The hotel management company maintains the condo as they would any hotel room in one of their prestigious locations. This means that design and décor is kept similar from condo to condo, and the day to day running of the hotel takes the burden of making sure your property is well maintained out of your hands, while ensuring rental income when you are not using the property yourself.

Tax Advantages

Condo-hotel ownership that is not used as a primary residence can have an accelerated depreciation schedule that reduces the 39 year period to 27.5 years, 15, and even as little as 5 years. This accelerated depreciation means significant tax bill reductions in the years it is used. Your accountant will be able to explain how this can be helpful when applied to your specific financial situation and tax expectations.

Disadvantages of a Condotel

There are a few differences potential condotel owners need to know about before they decide to make their purchase. To begin with, many people prefer to add their own personal touches to their second homes and vacation properties. This isn’t possible with a condo hotel because the décor is mandated by the hotel to ensure that rooms are similar in look and amenities across the entire complex. In addition, those owners who would like to spend time in their condotel must make reservations weeks ahead of time for their own properties because the hotel service may book the room far in advance.

Now that you have a better understanding of what condotel means and how they differ from an average condo, you can make the decision as to what type of real estate will work best for you.

Preston Guyton is a professional Realtor serving the Myrtle Beach real estate market. For more information on Myrtle Beach homes & properties, contact Preston today or visit http://www.prestonguyton.com.

19 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

There are few things more quintessentially British than afternoon tea. Freshly baked scones, delicious teas, decadent cakes... it's little wonder this long-established tradition has enjoyed a huge revival in recent years. Here's our pick of the top 5 London hotels serving afternoon tea

Claridge's

For a traditionally English afternoon tea with a touch of elegance, take a seat at Claridge's. This grand Mayfair hotel has won an amazing four Tea Guild Awards of Excellence. The mouth-watering spread includes a choice of 30 teas, finger sandwiches, sweet pastries and freshly baked raisin and apple scones with tea-infused jam and Devonshire clotted cream. Look out for the special occasion teas, including Mother's Day Afternoon Tea and (during Wimbledon) the Lawn Tennis Champagne Afternoon Tea.

The Ritz

'Tea at The Ritz' has become a London institution. Diners in formal wear gather in the elegant Palm Court to enjoy several varieties of tea, sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream, and a range of delicate pastries. As well as the Traditional English Tea, there's a Chocolate Afternoon Tea and the option to add champagne or birthday cake for special occasions. While as a member of the Tea Guild, The Ritz knows its brews and offers everything from Lapsong Souchong Imperiale to Ritz Royal English.

The Dorchester

There are two ways to enjoy afternoon tea at The Dorchester against the backdrop of live music in the central Promenade or in the bright, informal 'Spatisserie'. As well as traditional afternoon tea, there are special occasion spreads, not to mention the deliciously decadent Vintage Champagne Afternoon Tea. Those not wanting to over-indulge should head for the Spatisserie where the ethos is 'a little of what you love is good for you'.

The Langham

The Langham was the first grand hotel to serve afternoon tea in 1865. Today, the Palm Court continues to serve up a delicious selection of spreads. There's the Wonderland Afternoon Tea served with a Langham Cupcake. The Bijoux Tea with cakes and parties inspired by famous jewellery houses, such as the Chanel Pearl. A hearty High Tea, with Croque Madame or Omelette Arnold Bennett. And last, but not least, G & Tea Time with the special ingredient of London's distilled gin, Beefeater 24.

The Connaught

Where better to refresh after a hard morning's shopping than in the tranquil setting of the Connaught's Espelette restaurant. The Chic & Shock Afternoon Tea comes with as added options a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne or Bollinger La Grande Annee 2000, and seasonal jams in delicious flavours such as raspberry, apple, mango and passion fruit. The menu also includes some very unusual sweets, including the exotic 'Shot glass of Coca Cola jelly and marinated pink grapefruit in whiskey'.

The Metropolitan

Renowned for its cutting-edge approach, cocktails and late-night parties, it's no surprise that The Metropolitan has its own twist on the traditional afternoon tea. Afternoon De-Light At The Met is chic, contemporary and 'waist-friendly'. On the menu you'll find wholesome olive oil muffins, sweet and savoury cupcakes and the no-bread sandwiches. To drink there's a selection of fruit infusions, the Ultimate Iced Tea and seasonal 'Eco-Tini' cocktails made from ingredients sourced within the M25.

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19 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

When you are attempting to gain entry into a college or university you will have to write an admissions essay. This is an undertaking that should not be taken in stride. Your admissions essay has to convey to the admission board who is reviewing it why you would be an ideal candidate to attend their school and if your essay comes off the wrong way you can bet that the board will simply move on to the others.

While there a number of little mistakes that can be made when preparing your admissions essay, there are three in particular that are deadly and if you do not avoid them they will cost you. The three most lethal mistakes when writing your admissions essay are:

1. Not Proofreading: This is the biggest no, no when it comes to writing and this no, no is amplified when it comes to your admissions essay. If you are not willing to proofread your admission essay many times over then you may as well hand in a blank piece of paper. Those who review your essay will immediately begin to discredit you if your essay is littered with syntax, grammatical, or spelling errors. If you are not good at proofreading and editing then find someone who is. If you are wondering how many time your easy should be reviewed, the answer is as many times as it takes to make it perfect.

2. Trying too Hard to Impress: If you are attempting to impress the admissions board it will usually come out in your essay. Your essay should be written on what you know and then see you using your own personal experiences within the essay. If you are trying to cover some ground shattering events that you have no idea about you may come off as pretentious. Remember that the admissions committee is looking to find out about you so you have to be sure that your essay conveys that.

3. Plagiarizing: There is never an excuse to copy or plagiarize other’s work. Many students think that if they simply copy from another student's essay from the past that they will not get caught. This is not true and if you plagiarize you risk handing something in that is either off topic or that will be abundantly clear that it is not portraying you in a true light. Plagiarism at any level is despicable and if you truly care about your future then you will not use with your admissions essay to begin the practice of it.

If you are at the point that you are preparing your admissions essay then there is little doubt that you have worked hard up to this point. While it may be tempting to attempt to take short cuts or to do a little brown nosing with your admissions essay, that kind of behavior can prove disastrous. Make your admission essay convey the real you and be honest and forthright throughout. Just as with many things in life, honesty is the best policy when it comes to your admissions essay.

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18 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Before group arrives..

1. Prepare all the documents that will be handed over to members of awaited group.
2. Double check are the rooms in accord with what was ordered, take a note of any special requirements.
3. Keep the room clear, mark it as booked in your rooms plan one day before so it can be properly prepared.
4. If it is ok with your company's image prepare a traditional welcome. It may help you to keep members of the group nice and happy even in case of unexpected circumstances.
5. Have the keys for the room waiting for them, no need to waste your time later.
6. If you operate in a place that provides food or have a bar make needed agreements and let everyone know.
7. Are you ready with all the rooms? Check on housekeeping work.
8. Be sure to have multiple copies of list with names, allocation, list of documents.
9. Be nice and professional – leaving greeting notes can not only make a good impact but also save you the same question asked by few people.
10. Check is the room of new group's leader is ready and is there anything he or she will need.
11. Double check are all of works are aware of group arrival.
12. If you have free time you can always pre-register group in your system.

Here they come...

1. Put in work welcome you have prepared and get beverages served.
2. Check are there any changes within allocation list and do it with leader of group.
3. Give out envelopes containing greetings and keys to rooms. Pass a note to group leader and inform people on where their rooms are located.
4. Check if everything is ok with the baggage of your customers and pass allocation list to the Bell Captain.
5. Show GRC you have prepared before to leader of the group and ask for signature. Note on it number of the bags.
6. Group has their rooms sorted out so now it is time that you sort out some food for them! Write down any special requirements you may take and arrange meeting between food section manager and the group leader.
7. When everyone are allocated and all the paper work is done properly pass the keys and any notes to group leader. Wish him or her a pleasant stay.

Other things to do that may improve quality of your work.

1. Keep the documents in a good order.
2. Make sure that the luggage has been delivered to rooms.
3. The notification about arriving group should be hand over to:

• General Manager, F & B Manager
• Chef, • Ex. Housekeeper
• Bell Captain

4. Keep arrivals records up to date.
5. In a group file include copy of planned group allocation.
6. Update computer's files.
7. Prepare C-Form (In case of foreigners arrival).
8. Check group name in the record and write down number of leader's room next to it.
9. Open 2 kind of bills, one for the bill, counted per the TA’s voucher and second one for any not planned or extra charges. When passing bill hand over also plan with spending of specific rooms.

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18 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

The Wordpress Hidden Link Injection exploit has been the cause of concern for many users who use Wordpress on a daily basis. For those unfamiliar with the issue, the attack inserts links into the files of your active Wordpress theme mostly pointing to adult material elsewhere on the web. The lainks are completely hidden from view so you may never know about them and nor will your visitors. But the search engine spiders will certainly pick them up - and penalize you for it.

Detection
Seeing if your Wordpress install has been compromised is easy. Simply view the source of your homepage and look for any code that does not belong. Check near the top and near the bottom of the file as this is the place I've found the hidden links to mostly exist. They're also usually wrapped in HTML comments.



Some website 1
Some website 2
...
Some website n



If you see code like that, chances are, you are a victim of the Wordpress Hidden Link Injection exploit.

How are "they" doing this?
Apparently, there was a security hole in Wordpress versions 2.8.x that allowed outside users to hijack the /wp-admin/upload.php file and insert files on your server that could be used for all sorts of malicious purposes. One of those purposes is the hidden link injection. Wordpress 2.9 fixed this hole, however, simply upgrading is not enough. Outside users will no longer be able to hijack upload.php but the files that they have already inserted will still orchestrate the attack.

That's why simply removing the links from header.php or footer.php (the two places I've seen the links) is not enough. You'll notice that the links will simply reappear. We've got to treat the disease now, not just the symptom.

Fixing the problem
First and foremost, always keep your Wordpress install up-to-date! Updating could not be any easier. Simply click on the alert that appears at the top of your Dashboard and follow the instructions. It takes literally 10 seconds.

Next, change the admin Wordpress user's password. Also change your MySQL user's password.

Lastly, find the files that have been inserted by the exploit via upload.php. I have found two separate instances of these files, both located in the wp-includes folder. Check the permissions of each of the files in wp-includes and investigate any file that has 777 permission (that's your first clue that something is wrong). class-rss.php and feed-atom2.php are two files that I have seen cause issues. Cleverly named files. These two files are not native to the Wordpress codebase and can be safely removed. If you were to open either of these files and know a bit of PHP, you'll see that these files are certainly the culprit.

Going through these steps should safeguard your Wordpress installation against the hidden link injection exploit.

Stay vigilant
Just because we've fixed this does not guarantee that you'll be immune forever. Hackers are constantly looking for newer and better ways to tear stuff up. Wordpress has been exceptionally good at patching security issues, but someone somewhere has to be the guinea pig to get hit with an attack - and then report it to Wordpress.

One great plugin I've begun to use is Wordpress File Monitor. This plugin scans your Wordpress installation and reports if any files have been added, deleted, or changed. The plugin is customizable to run on a schedule that you set. You can also exclude directories from the plugin's reporting so that you're not alerted every time you upload a picture to insert into a post. I, however, recommend that you do not exclude directories as that directory may be the next location of the next exploit.

Brian Onorio is the President and CEO of O3 Strategies, a Raleigh web design and development group. O3 provides strategies that help small businesses nationwide successfully launch and maintain web presences and online brands.

18 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Crab rangoon is a deep-fried dumpling stuffed with cream cheese, crab meat, scallions, and garlic. The filling is wrapped in a Chinese-style wonton wrapper before deep fried in oil. Although this dish is often identified as traditional Chinese fare, it is actually a relatively new invention.

Although its history is unclear, it is likely that crab rangoon is not truly of Asian origin, as cream cheese is essentially nonexistant in the cuisines of China and South Asia. In fact, there are very few authentic Chinese dishes that include any kind of cheese.

In fact, according to many, Crab Rangoon was actually invented at Trader Vic's, the popular Polynesian-style bar and restaurant that reached its height during the tiki craze of the 1950s and 1960s. According to legend, crab rangoon originated in either the San Francisco or Oakland branch of the restaurant in the early- to mid-1950s, and was originally based on a Burmese recipe. Trader Vic's menus from this era often list crab rangoon as a Polynesian-style appetizer.

In accordance with this history, crab rangoon is commonly credited to Victor Bergeron, founder of the Trader Vic's tiki restaurant chain. He is also credited with the invention of the Mai Tai tropical drink, and with the pupuu platter of appetizers. Although the cocktails were always the biggest attraction, tiki restaurants such as Trader Vic's were also known for their unique, Asian-inspired fare, invented to approximate traditional cuisine on Polynesian islands.

Others argue that crab rangoon was invented for the World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri, held in 1904. Countless modern dishes have been introduced at World's Fairs over the past two centuries, although little evidence exists that something comparable to today's crab rangoon was served there in 1904.

No matter its origins, crab rangoon has taken on a life of its own. Today, Crab Rangoon can be found as an appetizer in countless Chinese-style restaurants across America, often served with hot mustard, sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, or plum sauce as a dip. Although today it's a very popular appetizer in Chinese restaurants throughout America, it is not a traditional Chinese recipe.

No matter their origins, thanks to their tiki restaurant ties crab rangoon would be the perfect accompaniment for your next tiki party or luau. To make crab rangoons, you'll need a clove of garlic and a green onion, both minced. You'll also need a teaspoon of soy sauce, a pinch of pepper, and 8 ounces each of cream cheese and canned crab meat. Finally, crab rangoons require wonton wrappers and oil for frying.

Crab rangoons are made by combining the crab meat and cream cheese. Then add the other ingredients, except for the wonton wrappers, one at a time. Thoroughly mix the crab rangoon filling before adding each ingredient.

Once the filling has been mixed, lay out the wonton wrappers, putting one teaspoon of the filling into each wrapper. Now, wet the edges of the wonton, folding to create a triangle. Remove all of the air before pressing the edges together to seal the rangoons. Fry the wontons in batches in a wok with oil heated to 360-375 degrees.

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18 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

As a popular tourist destination many people thinking of taking family holidays, Turkey believe that there is a little of the country that hasn't yet been explored. The beaches of Bodrum, the Aegean at Antalya and the culture of Kas have all been extolled to the foreign visitor and as such people from all over the world are flocking to take a holiday in Turkey.

However, there is a corner of Turkey that remains hidden to the rest of the world; the southeast. Bordering Iran, Syria and Iraq this is an area where many are reluctant to take their family holidays. Turkey, however, is relatively safe from the threat of terrorism and whilst the FCO advises against all travel to certain states in the southeast, the destinations mentioned below are all safe for travel. Though, as always, guests are advised to remain vigilant and be aware of their surroundings.

While the southeast remains unpopulated by the tourist market taking family holidays, Turkey, it has attracted pilgrimages of Christian, Jewish and Muslim religions for centuries. During biblical times the region was a crossroads of civilization and home to the Patriarch Abraham. You would be forgiven for thinking that little has changed since this time; the Sunday church services are still conducted in Aramaic (the language of Jesus) and the main industry is traditional agriculture and irrigation.

The first stop on your family holidays, Turkey, should be Harran with its beehive shaped mud houses. This was where the Patriarch Abraham lived before moving onto towards the Promised Land. It also believed that Adam and Eve set foot in Harran after being expelled from the Garden of Eden. The famous beehive shaped houses are thought to have stood for at least 3,000 years and were constructed entirely without the use of wood. On your family holidays, Turkey your children are likely to be fascinated by these unusual structures and how cool they are inside, despite the surrounding desert temperatures.

Whilst Harran, with its ancient history, is likely to be a hit, one place that your children are bound to enjoy on your family holidays, Turkey, is the city of Kahramanmaras. Known locally as Maras, the city makes a unique ice-cream that doesn't melt in hot weather. This may sound like an invention from Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, but we can guarantee that your children will love it. The ice-cream is made with a special Arabic gum that stops it from melting and, rather bizarrely, shop-keepers used to hang it from hooks in front of their shops as it contained so much body! Nowadays, the sweet desert is sold by vendors in traditional Marash dress and comes in a whole host of flavours. We recommend the pistachio, as the salty nut is one of the area's key exports.

Nearby Sanliurfa is the birthplace of Abraham. The cave in which he was born is a key pilgrimage point for Muslims, but can be visited by those all faiths. There is plenty to see and do in Sanliurfa on your family holidays, Turkey from the sacred pool at the Throne of Nimrod, filled with Koi carp, to the town's museum. If you want to take home a traditional Turkish rug or some sticky Baklava then check out the sprawling medieval bazaar. This Aladdin's Cave of treasures has plenty of souvenirs to tempt you with and we know that your family holidays, Turkey won't be complete without a special souvenir of the secret southeast.

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

They say you can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink. Well, the same might be said of children who have not yet learnt to swim - you can take them to the water but you can't make them jump in. However, you can guarantee that's just what they'll want to do on Majorca family holidays. With wonderful beaches, warm waters and exciting water parks galore, this is the perfect opportunity to teach your kids to swim.

Hotel

The majority of hotels catering for Majorca family holidays will have swimming pools that are readily available to guests. Though these pools can get quite busy during peak hours when the sun is at its hottest, there is plenty of room for everyone. Many hotels even cater specifically for younger children with smaller and shallower designated areas, separate from the main pool. So before you throw them in the deep end and take them swimming in the sea, make use of the fabulous facilities on offer.

Stick to the Shallows

The waters surrounding Majorca are both clean and warm, making them wonderfully appealing. Not only is the sea water pristine, but beaches are also well-kept with very little litter left lying around. This makes Majorca a family holidays paradise. Shallow waters and gentle currents, particularly in areas such as the Bay of Alcudia, mean a completely family-friendly area in which you can introduce your children to swimming in the sea. Providing the weather is good, there is little in the way of chop to contend with, so children will not be buffeted by waves as they take their first strokes. In fact, by the end of a day at the beach in Majorca, your children will almost certainly have become water babies.

Progress to a Park

Once the kids have conquered the pool and the ocean, why not progress to a water park. There are several of these to be found in Majorca, including HidroPark, Aqualand, Aquapark, and Aquacity. Jump in and cool off as you enjoy the adventure pools with all sorts of fountains, floats and fascinating decor which can include anything from pirate ships to castles. Now that the kids are confident in the water, they'll be itching to go on as many of the exciting flumes and water rides as they can fit into one day. For those who are not quite tall or assured enough for the wilder rides, they can enjoy lazy rivers, and simulated waves. With so many exciting, wet and wild activities on offer in one place, this is the ideal way to spend a day on your Majorca family holidays, and they'll be very glad you taught them to swim.

With hot sunshine and warm sea everywhere you go, it is no surprise that water is such a large component of Majorca family holidays. Make sure the children are able to really make the most of the water, but don't worry if they haven't learnt to swim by the time you get to Majorca, as there are plenty of places where you can teach them.

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Many people are using carboxytherapy treatments for stretch marks these days as a way to reduce and remove the appearance of stretch marks. Stretch marks are not just a problem for women who have had children. Those who have had sudden weight gains, growth spurts, or muscle gains can also be stuck with them. Therefore, it is important for many people to know their options, including carboxytherapy, in relation to these troublesome blemishes.

What is carboxytherapy?

Well, in simple terms, it is the injection of carbon dioxide for treatment of skin problems such as cellulite, scars, and of course, stretch marks. It works because its unique functions help to increase skin elasticity, help with collagen repair, and also minimizes wrinkles and blemishes at the same time. It does so by increasing blood circulation in the areas where it is injected. This simple treatment can provide all of the benefits listed earlier, and then some!

How effective is it?

The next question that many people have has to do with the actual effectiveness of carboxytherapy. After all, most people who deal with the presence of stretch marks on their skin are skeptical of a treatment that is rooted in such basic logic. How can something so simple be effective? As explained before, though, the results are firmly rooted in basic science and are undeniable. Whether you are worried about stretch marks, wrinkles, dark circles under your eyes, or a number of other problems, you will see improvement very quickly with this treatment.

How much does it cost?

Because carboxytherapy is a very simple procedure for an experienced specialist and it only takes 15 to 30 minutes for a treatment, the cost is pretty affordable. A treatment will generally cost about $100-150, although the total cost will obviously vary according to how many treatments you require. This can depend on how ambitious your goals are, as well as the severity and number of your stretch marks, too.

Where can you get it done?

To find out where you can get such a treatment, you should usually check with medical spas in your area as a starting point, or speak with your dermatologist if you prefer to go that route. You can also search online for places that perform the procedure in your area, which can be a good way to find someplace close by that can help you.

Although the procedure was developed and perfected outside of the United States, those within the United States will notice that since the procedure became prevalent a year or so ago, many places have begun offering it. Outside of the U.S. in countries like Brazil and England, it is a quite common procedure, as well.

Are there any negative side effects?

One great aspect of carboxytherapy is that it is a procedure that utilizes the natural substance of carbon dioxide in a safe manner. This means that there are no side effects to the procedure, and you will not have to alter your lifestyle after treatments or worry about any kind of negative experiences associated with many dermatological treatments that help with scarring.

Carboxytherapy treatments for stretch marks are growing in popularity for many reasons. For one, many people have stretch marks, including a very high percentage of women who have had children, and a large number of men, as well.

Also, the procedure is affordable, which makes it accessible to those from a wide variety of economic backgrounds, too. Of course, most importantly, the procedure is safe and it works. It is a very effective way of reducing and removing the appearance of any annoying stretch marks without having to undergo some sort of painful, expensive or invasive procedure, which is very important to many people these days!

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

If you need to create a dock for boats in a marina, a river or a lake you should consider building floating docks. Although there are many options when it comes to getting docks, floating docks are quite popular. As compared to others, they can withstand a considerable amount of vertical movement of the water. A floating dock is a ramp or a platform supported by pontoons. In order to adjust for the vertical movement of the dock due to the water, these are often joined with a ramp (that rests upon the dock on rollers) to the shore.

Before choosing a floating dock, or a 'floater' as it is often referred to as, there are a few important things that need to be assessed. For starters, although a floating dock can withstand moderate waves; under extreme assault of wind and waves the floater will not be able to stay anchored to the shoreline and boats moored alongside may be damaged. The water needs to be deep enough to construct a floater as otherwise it will keep bouncing against the ground beneath the water. In such cases, pipe or crib docks would be better alternatives. Floating docks are best for deep waters.

Once it is know that the conditions are suitable to construct a floating dock, the next question that arises is “how big it should be”. To answer this, the purpose for which the dock is required needs to be ascertained. If the dock will be used only for mooring boats alongside it, a long rectangular shaped dock would be appropriate. The size of the dock should be proportional to the size of boats what will be moored. However, a dock can be used just to increase waterfront area in an economical way. Thus, if the dock were to be used for sunbathing or swimming, a larger rectangular or square dock would be required. Separate docks can put together in letter-shaped formations such as 'T', 'L' or 'U'. These formations help in assigning different areas for of the dock for different purposes – such as an area for sunbathing while another for mooring boats.

We talked about the need to decide on the size and the shape of the dock as an important step. However, the most important thing is to ensure that you have the required permissions. As the dock will be constructed on a water-body, you will need to get the necessary permits based on the proposed location of dock. The location chosen by you might just be the habitat of endangered aquatic or marine species. In such a case, the location would need to be reconsidered. Also, if the water-body is a busy waterway, permission from authorities will be required. Therefore, a visit to the authorities for inquiring about the proposed dock construction and getting required permissions should precede the actual construction. In fact, this should be the first step for you even before you start thinking about constructing the dock.

Appointing a good builder for the job is also very important. For safety reasons, a builder will not construct a floater smaller than 2-5 meters. The larger the dock, in terms of surface area, and more the bulk, the more stable the dock will be. On some narrow rectangular floaters, it is difficult to walk when water is particularly choppy. Thus, only an experienced builder who can give knowledgeable inputs should be given the responsibility. A floating dock built in the right way is very safe, provides convenience and also helps in enjoying the water.

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

When it comes to choosing a thermal binding machine, the decision to purchase a Unibind system is a wise one. Not only can you bind many booklets at once with this system, this document finishing system also offers a fabulous selection of covers and spines that will make any document look fantastic. But while there's a lot of these great supplies available, perhaps you'd like to use your own binding cover with your machine and you're wondering if that's possible. Well, it is possible. But it can be a little bit tricky. Here's why.

The first thing to realize is that all Unibind covers/spines have a strip of metal in the spine. When you bind with these supplies, the metal is attracted to a magnet in the machine's heater. This causes the machine to turn on and thus, the book-making process begins. Other types of thermal binding supplies lack this strip, which is why it's tricky to use them with a Unibind device. Here are two ways you can bind with them. Choose the method that you think would work best for you.

1.) The washer method. The first method involves using a washer. Each machine comes with a washer that comes in handy when testing the machine. To bind with non-Unibind materials, you can place the washer on the heater, which will active it and cause the machine to warm up. You can then bind with your other materials because the heat will melt the adhesive in the spines. However, this method can be a bit risky because the washer will get extremely hot and you can easily burn yourself if you try to handle it.

2.) The Unibind cover method. Another method involves tricking the machine into thinking you're using a Unibind cover/spine. This is because you basically are. You do this by placing the cover on the heater at the same time you place your thermal cover. The metal spine will turn on the heater and the heat will bind your document together in about 90 seconds. (A green light will go on when the machine has done its thing.) You can bind multiple books at once with this method and when they're done, just move them to the cooling area and keep on working. Just remember that the Unibind cover needs to be on the heater during every binding cycle for this method to work. If it's not there, this method won't work at all.

So, as you now know, it's totally possible to use your own thermal covers and spines with a Unibind machine. It can be a little bit tricky at first, but once you do it several times, it should get easier. One of the great things about binding this way is that you can create your own customized covers with the materials you want and then be able to bind them quickly and easily. And you'll still have the option of using Unibind's own lineup of supplies. Just be careful if you decide to use the washer method. Burning yourself to bind your document isn't recommended. So stay safe and keep on binding!

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

The basic design of the Samurai sword has remained consistent over several centuries. Swords were already being made in China and elsewhere in Asia during the Bronze and Iron ages. As the technology for steel weaponry improved, single-edged swords became popular throughout Asia. The Japanese ‘tachi’ sword, a precursor to the katana (which would become known as a samurai sword), first appeared around 600 A.D.

The Samurai evolved from a class of warrior employed as the guards of powerful leaders. They established the Ways of the Bushido, a code which dominated the structure of Japanese life for nearly 700 years. Like knights of European fame, their role required absolute allegiance to the leader, and the willingness to die to defend him.

The role of the Samurai required high quality weapons. The katana was designed for fighting in close quarters. Samurai swords are known to be flexible, so that they could take direct impact without shattering, yet also hard enough to retain an impeccably sharp edge over time. Originally the Samurai swords were very similar to Chinese or Korean designs of the same period, although they gradually evolved into a superior sword design. Only the most experienced Japanese sword makers created swords for use by Samurai. It is said that each sword was tested by cutting through corpses before it was used by a Samurai.

The katana or Samurai sword reached its peak in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The Katana sword was originally about two and a half feet long, although it was shortened to about two feet by the sixteenth century. Many samurai carried a much shorter Wakizashi or Shoto sword, with a 12 to 20 inch blade, along with their Katana. These other styles of Japanese swords are also known as Samurai sword, although the Katana is better known.

These Samurai swords have been seen in recent hit films like The Last Samurai and Kill Bill, and today they are viewed as an iconic symbol of the history of Japan. Many collectors enjoy Samurai swords, both the real thing and modern reproductions. Hundreds of authentic Samurai swords made their way to the United States as soldiers’ souvenirs following World War II. Modern swords may be crafted identically to an antique Samurai sword, or in a unique “fantasy” design that is meant to look similar to historic swords. Some are meant for actual use, while others are intended only for display.

Ancient Samurai swords were usually hand polished in a process that took many hours. Today, you can polish your reproduction Samurai sword using modern polishing supplies. Oiling the blade can keep it from rusting. Today, Samurai swords may still be used in the martial art called kendo. If you use your Samurai sword for practice, keep the edge of the sword sharp using a sharpening stone. Samurai blades made with high carbon steel are known to keep a sharp edge for a long time, although some modern swords have blades made of stainless steel instead, and they will require more frequent sharpening.

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Have you been postponing travelling for a long time but want to think of some place exciting? Well I would personally recommend for unwinding your peer pressures, work schedules, school education pressures in Dubai. Yes Dubai indeed is one of the most beautiful cities of the world that offers so much for any tourist. It is indeed one of the most sought after tourist attraction in this world. It is one of the most unique and breath taking places on earth. It is of course renowned for its brilliant architecture and luxurious hotels of which all are available through us at heavily discounted prices.

If you thought travelling in five star hotels is going to cost you fortune then you have to think twice as you can get affordable deals online. Internet has changed the world we live in, you can get great holiday deals available at the click of a button. I was very impressed with the deals available at luxury-holidaysclub; it really was a trip that fitted in my budget. It has been ages since we had planned a trip and thinking about it and delaying it was not doing any good for us and family. My kids and my wife were nagging me since quite some time and luckily this trip was all that we had hoped for.

Finally we had time to spend quality time in the marvellous hotel situated in the central of Dubai. You can be a member and enjoy a tailored Dubai holiday of your dreams. No membership in the online world will take care of its members like the way luxury-holidaysclub do. They offer you the complete package with insurance cover and enabling you an opportunity to earn a second income. Introducing a new member and you can earn up to $2000 commission! Just think what 5 new members could do for you and when you see just how value for money our club is including the other reasonable trips. Here is the hotel we stayed in, this is just one of the discounted Dubai hotels that they have to offer.
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•Minutes away from Jumeirah Beach

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The hotel was everything we hoped for with spacious and high quality rooms, well equipped with all amenities. Two restaurants, one had an interactive show kitchen. Chill out bar/lounge area – the perfect place to start your night and a rooftop swimming pool that was ideal for kids and playing. The steam rooms and health club was so rejuvenating to our tired bodies. Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the hotel for you to access your blackberry.

Shopping is at its best, Dubai has one of the best shopping deals available. Make the most of the holiday and get great offers and bargains at one place. Shuttle service taking you to the shopping district makes it so easy on us. If you book it from the right portal you can save a lot of money. Imagine we got to stay in the luxurious hotel for seven nights for just 824 dollars the money saved can be spent in shopping and getting souvenirs.

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

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Necchi now supply the most up to date computer machines a far cry from the simple machines of the 1920's. Necchi Sewing Machines come in several models with great features. the origin of this world-wide success date back to seventy years ago, when the first sewing machines left the foundries in Pavia; this represented the first turning-point of Necchi's sewing machine production. Steadily in step with the times and always ready to capitalize all sewing technological and design innovation, the present Sewing machines Division proudly keeps the role of ambassador of Necchi's images and creativity in the world.

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Necchi made many models always to the highest standards and pioneered many improvements to modern machines. Necchi has very good machines, and stands behind them very well. Necchi’s machines are also well known for their speed and durability. Necchi Sewing Machines emphasize sophistication and quality. Necchi made many models always to the highest standards and pioneered many improvements to modern machines. Necchi produces their sewing machine models to have the highest standards.

It represents the highest aesthetic level a sewing machine has ever achieved. Steadily in step with the times and always ready to capitalize all sewing technological and design innovation, the present Sewing machines Division proudly keeps the role of ambassador of Necchi's images and creativity in the world.

What's interesting is that Necchi Sewing Machines broke new ground to many improvements for many modern sewing machines. They're a little bit on the pricey side but people who own a Necchi swear that every penny you spend is well worth it. Once you have located the Necchi part you need it can then be purchased and it will be shipped direct to your address. Individuals who possess knowledge about the durable Necchi sewing machines types are able to provide help and advice to people who will be looking for them and not certain just what product to pick. A Necchi quilting machine has the capacity to cope with even the thickest elements with out the generator overheating.

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

The difference between a flat outlined tattoo and a top notch, 3-dimensional piece of skin art lies in the shading skill of the tattoo artist.

A skilled tattooist knows how to use outline and shading to create a life-like work of art on the skin of the client. The best tattoo artists know how to choose the correct tools for the job, including a tattoo machine and the right needles and ink.

They are able to find the perfect design for each client and position it perfectly on the body.

Finally, they know how to use the tattoo machine like an artist uses a paintbrush to create a work of art.

The best way to learn the fine art of tattoo shading is from a seasoned professional tattoo artist. As an apprentice to an experienced tattooist, you’ll be given tattoo tips that will help you gain the skills to create a 3-dimensional tattoo image that seems to come alive on the skin.

Here are 4 tattoo tips for beginners who want to learn the secrets of top notch realistic tattooing.

Tattoo Tip #1 – Choose a design that’s suitable for shading.

Some tattoo designs are more suitable than for shading than others. Portraits of people and images of animals, flowers and skulls are good subject for shading, as are fantasy creatures like dragons. The design should have some larger rounded elements that can be filled in with graduated color to create the illusion of depth and shadows. Look through tattoo magazines and study designs that show the effective use of shading. Soon you’ll get a feel for which designs can be shaded and which are not suitable.

Tattoo Tip #2 – Use a tattoo machine.

One of the most important tattoo tips for top notch tattooing is to use a tattoo machine, also referred to as a tattoo gun. A skilled tattoo artist wouldn’t dream of attempting to apply a shaded tattoo design without a tattoo machine. The tattoo machine uses a group of needles to automatically inject ink at the correct depth in the skin. The machine is connected to an electric motor that rapidly moves the needles up and down at a rate of 80 to 150 times per second. This rapid needle movement allows a shaded area of a tattoo design to be filled with ink quickly and evenly.

Tattoo Tip #3 – Mix the tattoo ink.

Tattoo shading uses ink in shades from light to dark. Lighter shades of ink, often referred to as a wash, can be created by mixing ink and sterile water. The more water that you add, the lighter the wash. One of the more useful tattoo tips for shading from tattoo artists is to create washes ahead of time in the exact shades that will be required for a shaded tattoo. This eliminates the need for stopping and mixing ink while the tattoo is being applied.

Tattoo Tip #4 – Use the tattoo gun like a paintbrush.

A group of needles called shaders is used to fill in the outlined tattoo design with shading. Shader needles come in many shapes and groupings. Knowing when to use each type of shader is one of the more valuable tattoo tips to be learned in an apprenticeship.

Realistic tattoo shading is created by tilting the needles on the tattoo skin and using the tattoo gun like a paintbrush.

Most tattooists first cover the skin with a thin layer of lubricant to ease the needles smoothly across the area being shaded. For dark shading, the tattoo gun is moved slowly across the skin and the ink is injected deeply. For lighter areas, the gun is move quickly and ink is injected less deeply.

As soon as a small area of the design has been injected with ink for shading, the tattoo artist wipes off the excess ink with a clean cloth. The finished effect can then be viewed and the tattoo artist can decide if more ink is needed.

If a darker effect is wanted, more ink is applied. Making a dark area lighter is more of a problem, since the dark ink has been permanently injected into the skin. This is why a skilled tattoo artist works carefully to make sure no area of shading is too dark. Some tattoo artists use white ink to lighten dark areas of a tattoo and to smooth out transitions between different shades of ink.

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357

Knowing that someone you care about has just gone through surgery can make you want to comfort that person. Life is hard enough, but having to go through surgery is one of those difficult experiences that many of us must face at one time or another. It is nice to know that you can be there for someone when they are going through this difficult time.

If someone you care about has recently had surgery or is scheduled to undergo surgery, you undoubtedly want to send them get-well wishes after surgery. But, what is the best way to go about making someone feel your caring and support after they have gone through surgery? The answer depends upon a number of factors, including your relationship with them, each of your respective personalities, and your budget.

Here are some tips for how to comfort someone after surgery:

1. Give them a call.

Sometimes, the best way to comfort someone is to reach out and touch them - with a phone call - after surgery. However, if you take this approach, remember: do not tie them up for too long on the line. He or she will be in recovery mode - and for anyone who has been through surgery, you know how exhausted your body can get. So, just give them a quick call to get them on the line and let them know you care. Then, get off and let them have their rest!

2. Write them a letter.

Letter-writing is a lost art. Text messages and e-mail have replaced letter-writing. But, there is no electronic substitute for a good, well-written, thoughtful letter. If the surgery patient is your boss or colleague, there is no need to get too mushy: just let them know that you have been thinking about them and that you hope they recover soon. If they are a loved one, it's okay to let your feelings go a bit and tell them how much they mean to you.

3. Pay them a visit.

Paying him or her a hospital or home visit is a real sign that you have taken time out of your busy schedule to comfort them. If they are still in the hospital, be sure to call ahead of your visit to check with them (or with the attending nurse) and make sure it is okay to drop by for a quick hello.

4. Bake or cook them something.

Nothing communicates your well wishes like a freshly baked cake, batch of cookies, or even a home-cooked meal. Just remember to check first to make sure the surgery patient does not have any dietary restrictions, as is common for people in the days and weeks after surgery. Otherwise, you could end up eating the food alone!

5. Buy them a gift.

If you have the budget for it, a well-chosen gift after surgery can be a whole lot of fun to give (and get!). hint: make sure that you buy something you think THEY would want, not something YOU would want for yourself! In particular, find something that he or she can use to pass the time during their recovery period.

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17 Apr 2010 by LoreenC 357