July 30th, 2008 arts
If youre a non-believer in astrology, spend a little time with the Secret Language of Birthdays by Gary Goldschneider and Joost Eiffers. We guarantee itll make a believer outta you.
Its a weighty tome, to be sure. Each birthday gets two full pages of on-target information as well as the usual celebrity birthdates, etc. Now this is a good book to have. Even better is one of the companion books, the Secret Language of Relationships.
Describing 1,176 possibilities, The Secret Language of Relationships sheds light on the classic questions–the hows and whys of chemistry in relationships. Is there a prime ingredient for love at first sight, a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers of it all. An entertaining exploration of the very thing we cannot do without–each other–this wonderful volume explains why we feel the way we do about the people in our lives, and how–if necessary–to make it better.
You start with a matrix in the front with birthweeks across the top and side. You match your birthdate on one axis and find the birthdate of your new beloved. Every match-up by birthweek gets its own astrological prognosis. We used this book after many, many first dates, none of whom really worked out.
Both of them are fun books to take to work occasionally or have at parties because theyre great icebreakers and a lot of fun to watch peoples reactions when they hear their own profiles.
Other books in the series by Goldschneider and Effers include the Secret Language of Destiny and the Astrology of Time. If you become more involved with astrology, you might want to invest in these books. Theyre well worth it. You may even want to take a class or seminar in astrology, or join a newsgroup online. There are so many of them, just do a few searches and youre sure to find many like-minded spirits.
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July 30th, 2008 arts
There are many types of bras available on the market. It has been estimated that about 75 to 80% women do not wear a proper fitting bra. Selecting a bra is a simple process provided you are aware of the different types available.
The most sought after bra is the push up. These bras have padding in the cups or contain silicone insertions to give shape to the breasts. Ideally suited to facilitate and show off plunging necklines, these bras are a fashion statement and are used to lift the breasts and give them a unique shape. Some of these bras are half-cupped and are best suited for a bare-minimum covered look.
Type of Bras
The sports bra is designed to give adequate support to the breasts during hectic physical activities. There are different sport bras for different sport activities. These bras can be for low, medium or high impact activities. Low impact activities include yoga, hiking and cycling. Medium impact activities involve brisk walking, skiing and inline skating; while aerobics, running, and mountain hiking fall under high impact sports.
Nursing bras provide comfort to nursing women and expectant mothers. They are designed to make feeding a comfortable experience. They have flaps and can be opened and refastened easily. The best nursing bras have comfortable shoulder straps to give adequate support to the breasts. Nursing bras with underwires may seem tempting but are best avoided because they can constrict milk producing ducts.
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July 28th, 2008 arts
You may be dreaming of having a beautiful garden, but when space is a problem, you may put those dreams aside. You don’t have to do that if you don’t want to. A small garden can be a beautiful addition to your home or property, even when you don’t think you have that much space with which to work. What is even better is that there are quite a few ways you can do this. You can have flowers or vegetables, or you can even have a small herb garden if you love to cook with fresh herbs a lot.
Small Garden
You don’t need much space to have a great vegetable garden. This type of small garden needs to be well planned out, but you can get some things out of it. Think about the vegetables that you use the most, and then decide how much room you need for each plant. Tomato plants can spread out in a small garden, but with the right type of trussing, they can grow up instead of out. That leaves room in your tiny garden for a few of these, and perhaps a few other types of veggies that you want to include. Use your space wisely and you will be surprised about what you can fit in there.
When it comes to flowers, you can use a small plot for your small garden and still have something that offers you beauty and serenity. As with the vegetable garden, you have to think about making the most of your space with this type of small garden. Even a plot that is only five by five feet can be magnificent. You may have to put a lot of thought into it, and you can get some great ideas by looking online or asking at your local garden center. Find out about combining colors and height without taking up too much space.
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