Selasa, 30 Juni 2009

Iraqi Wedding Traditions

Every wedding starts with the engagement, the guy see a girl, then if they like each other, he asks for her hand (in other words to get marry), she might be a relative, neighbor, cousin, they might be work mates, or students in the same collage etc. First he goes with his parents to hers, and tells them his desire to ask their daughter to get marry, (if the girl's father is dead, he should go to her eldest uncle).

The parents ask about the guy whether he is good, polite, co-operative, etc, in his work place or his collage, and they also ask about his family reputation.

Then after the agreement there is a tradition we call " Mashaya" in which the men ( specially the most solemn men) from both families get the chance to meet each other , to get the good impression about each other, you see the lineage of the family is very important here..

When the girl says "Yes", they buy the engagement rings, a golden one for the girl and a silvery or platinum one for the guy.

Then the engagement party (Khitooba) is the coming step, in this party the girl and the guy's close family members are usually invited, (the parents, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts and cousins). In this party they wear the rings, the fiance also bring a golden gift to his fiancee, dinner will be served , music as DJ or a band is very important to celebrate this important event.

During the engagement time they begin to know each other more and more , and of course, they start shopping for their new house .In these days, as the life is very expensive, it is not easy for the young men to buy a house, that is why they may live in his parents' house, they may build an apartment in the garden or as a second floor apartment.

Shopping includes buying clothes, jewelries, make-up stuffs, perfumes, the wedding "Nishan" and "Laylit al henna" party's dresses, they also look for house's necessities & furnishers ).

After that there is another party called " Nishan ", where the traditions are so much fun.

Anyway, the bride wear many dresses ( long time ago in Mosul the bride used to wear 7 dresses, but now they wear 3-5 depend on their financial condition, I didn't know that till my friend talked about her sister's Nishan and how they follow the old traditions and bought seven dresses, red, blue, off-white, black, yellow ,and purple I don't know what is the seventh colour ), both families and the fiance adduce golden jewels to the bride, now days the life become more expensive that's why some bride's family comprehend the groom's financial condition , and not incommode him to bring much, only few grams, but there are still some families ask for very much gold, specially the Kurds, who adduce kilos of gold to the bride!!.

As they may make a heavy golden belt to her.

Nishan is like all the parties, there is music, dancing, then dinner, my mom's Nishan started at 10 pm till 2 am!! But now because of the stroll bans and the very bad situation, the Nishan party starts at 3 pm till 6!!!! In spite of the very hot weather, it's SUMMER for god sake.

What can people do?

My relative "Noor" want to have her Nishan party in a celebration arena, because their house is too small, but they can't, it is not safe. My grandma told her that she is welcome to have her party in our large garden.

(Two years ago, we had Nishan party for my dad's cousin in our garden, I was the DG girl, I have many music CDs and it was a beautiful Nishan party).

Anyway after Nishan or before it there is al-Qiran, it is the lawful wedding.

In Qiran, the judge joins the two bridegrooms to be a husband and wife.

After the Qiran union, the new couple allocates candies in special cups to everybody they know, neighbors, relatives, friends, colleagues etc, to inform them about their union.

A night before the wedding day, there is "Lailat Al-henna" party in this day; one of their relatives put the privet in the newlywed's pinkie or palm. Some relatives may like to have privet in their hands too.

The bride's mother, aunt, or anyone close prepare the Henna's salver, they put green plant we call it" ace ", it really smells good, henna (means the privet), and some candles, I love the salver's view. (The Shiite has different tradition in Qiran and lailat al henna, they put the seven whites, I wrote a post about that once).

Lilat al Henna is a small party, just like the engagement party, just for the new couple, their parents, brothers and sisters, close friends and some time uncles and aunts.

After the Lailit al Henna the Wedding day comes (finally , huh? ), it is just like yours, the bride wear her white dress, and the groom his new suit .they either bring a real band or DJ .the two couples dance as well as their friends and relatives, they make Dabka( special dance in my country), then cake ceremony comes next, and in most of the weddings the bride get jewelries from her family, her husband and his family and from some close friends. Then dinner is served too.


After that the honey-moon starts, as there are no hotels in the last three years, they spend their honey moon in their apartment, or if they have money they go to the north or our side Iraq.

There is another party after the wedding called the Fourth-day (Arb3t Ayam) in Mosul ,and the seven-days (Sab3t Ayam) in Baghdad, it is not necessarily after four days nor seven days ,some times they make it after two weeks or a month.

In this party the bride dress her wedding dress and many other new dresses or her Nishan dresses, in this party, the guests bring the gifts.

Rafi Michael
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Digital Architectural Photography Services Record Wonderful Details

There are many ordinary buildings and interior designs in the world, but there are also some elegant architectural designs that should be shared with others. Digital architectural photography services produce images of these beautiful places and structures for many to appreciate. Many people travel to see great skyscrapers, but many other people do not have the means to see these structures in person. Digital architectural photography services capture the images of these beautiful sights for all to see. A massive building during the day and at night can be awe inspiring so the world is more interesting because of digital architectural photography services.

Digital architectural photography services provide images of many of the skyscrapers in New York City so people in China view these great buildings. On the other hand, there are many magnificent structures in China that most people in New York City do not get to see except for digital architectural photography services. The Taj Mahal in India is one of the most exquisite buildings in the world. Many people around the world visit, but these people are a small percentage of the world population. Digital architectural photography services have provided images of this wonderful structure for people around the world.

Digital Architectural Photography Services Display Interiors

Digital architectural photography services take many people into the interiors of beautiful buildings. Everyone loves to decorate their homes in special ways. They also like to see how others decorated their homes. Since people cannot get around to see all of the beautiful homes, digital architectural photography services provide them with pictures. There are many magazines and newspapers that use these images in their publications. They show the homes of stars and the rich people. Usually they show the most magnificent interiors available. The readers can enjoy an elegant lifestyle vicariously for a few moments.

Digital architectural photography services give people ideas to improve their own homes. Some of the digital pictures are too extravagant and expensive for the average person, but others are within their budget. People can view these places that are usually the work of experts to get some great ideas. There are many of these publications available so people can get many different ideas. Some of the ideas will also provide information where similar materials can be obtained. Photography has been used for hundreds of years for education, and digital photography has made education even easier than ever before.

Roland Jefferson

Roland Parris Jefferson III is an online researcher based out of Los Angeles, California. Need more details and expert advice on Digital Photography? Then please visit our Digital Architectural Photography Services Resource.

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Dreaming perfume Women can never be oblivious to fantasies

Dreaming perfume Women can never be oblivious to fantasies. No matter how strong headed a girl might be, somewhere in her heart she always wishes for her Prince Charming. Dreams, desires and hope – that’s something the woman of today has not forgotten and continues to live with. Dreaming Perfume, by Tommy Hilfiger, is aptly made to reflect the true soul of a woman.

This Tommy perfume, composed by Steve Nilsen, was launched in 2007, and targets the young and vivacious girl of today, much like the Swedish celebrity Mona Johannesson, who was chosen for it’s advertisement. Targeted at the age bracket of 18-30 years, this perfume captures the essence of sophistication and innocence, at the same time giving a sensuous, seductive feel. The bottle itself is unique and exquisite, a good deviation from conventional shapes, like a large ice cube, with a red lace connecting the flacon and the body. The perfume itself was a soft pink, an excellent description of femininity and fragility.

Dreaming perfume
includes notes of peach, freesia, tuberose, white woods, white hibiscus and orris. It exuberates a fruity floral fragrance that opens to sweet sparkling top notes, peppery floral middle notes and a velvety musk woody smell towards the end. The notes of orris and hazier give it a slightly mature touch, while woods and musks add a seductive feel to the perfume. It encompasses the romance and femininity of a woman in the true sense, with its pale and clean look. It is perfect for a sunny day or for office wear and offers a pleasant scent that lasts through the day.

One can Buy Dreaming perfume by Tommy Hilfiger online, from the comfort of your home. Many online portals offer Dreaming Perfume at best prices. This fragrance is available in 100ml, 50ml and 30ml bottles, along with 15ml vials. Some websites may even offer a limited edition perfume pendant, Dreaming body lotion and body wash with this fragrance.

All in all, Dreaming perfume reflects a neutral character. There are no twists or asperities with this fragrance, much like the innocence and simplicity of a woman. It is remarkably mainstream and decent enough to be used by young women all over the world. This is why it appeals to a number of pretty girls around the globe. Men can also buy Dreaming perfume for their sweethearts, as it is an ideal gift item and is sure to win her heart.

Albert Cain

Albert Cain is a well known writer. He has written many articles on Health care, cosmetics, cars, Perfumes, beauty care, and so on.

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What is a Wedding Videographer?

Wedding Videography is quickly becoming for the most part, the most exciting part of planning the wedding and, is quickly becoming the most popular thing to have at the wedding. Well, what is Wedding Videography?

Wedding Videography is to have a Professional Videographer there at your wedding with a commercial camcorder to record the Wedding Days events. Then once the Wedding day is over, the professional Videographer take the original footage back the studio and downloads it onto their computer and then, works their magic.

Creating a sort of documentation of the Wedding day and all that it entails, however, what professional Videographers do that others do not do is they go the extra mile. What this means is not only does the Videographer take the footage and slap it onto a DVD, but, they take the footage and cinematically creating and emotional and rememberable film of the Wedding day, even Hollywood style.

So, why is it important for you to make sure that you have a professional Wedding Videographer documenting and filing your Wedding day? The reason why is because just like regular cameras, video camcorders can take still shots, but can also do so much more like record toasts to remember those special words and the emotion felt behind those words is something that a snap shot camera cannot capture, the first dance, remembering the way the groom held you or remembering how the bride cried and watch as the movement of the dance becomes and emotional remembrance, the vows at the ceremony all of the powerful words and emotions spoken and felt during the marriage ceremony union, the laughing of the girls getting ready with the bride for her big day, and so on.

There are so many little things that you want to have remembered. Little things that maybe right now don’t seem to important, but someday it will mean the world to have. Thinking now, if you are currently planning you special Wedding day. Think about everything that you planned or are planning for that day. Then think about how wonderful it would be to remember that awesome, beautiful, and emotional day, in all its full detail! Then, think about how awesome it would be to someday, maybe twenty, thirty, even forty years from now, to be able to watch the wedding day and remember everything, exactly. With all the music, the voices, the dances, the movements, the laughter, the speeches, wouldn’t that be amazing to be able to recreate your Wedding day anytime you put the DVD into the DVD player?

After thinking about all that that you will be able to document forever, all that you can remember for a lifetime, doesn’t it seem a small price to pay to have a professional Wedding Videographer at your Wedding? A Wedding Photographer is still important to have at your Wedding. But now days, to have a professional Wedding Videographer is just as important and people everywhere are now starting to realize this importance that video play on our life. To help us remember the forgotten, long after the event has been lived.

Juhlin Youlein

Senin, 29 Juni 2009

OPM Stands For Original Philipino Music

Traditional Filipino Music is generally a confluence of Western styles and our own ethnic music. In modern times, however, Filipino music is similar to modern music that is heard in any part of the world.

Original musical works by Filipino artists is usually referred to as "Original Philipino Music" or OPM. Many song and music artists of the Philippines usually use Tagalog and English for the lyrics of their songs. Thus, if you listen to any local FM radio station, it would not be a surprise to hear OPM songs with English lyrics and titles.

One of the best contemporary artists that have made a lot of Filipino music is Mr. Ryan Cayabyab. Ryan is a professor of the University of the Philippines conservatory if music and is currently the head and conductor of the San Miguel Philharmonic orchestra.

Ryan has been an internationally acclaimed musical artist and has received numerous awards on the International level. His most popular composition is "Kay ganda ng ating musika" which literally means "How beautiful is our music", which he composed during the first Metropop song festival in the early 80s. The Metropop song festival was then the most prestigious avenue for original Filipino music competitions. Ryan still continuous to produce albums with his Orchestra. He also arranges for many singers and song writers.

If you want to hear ethnic Filipino music, you just have to hear the music of Joey Ayala. Joey Ayala makes use of indigenous instruments for his music. One characteristic of Joey Ayala's music is that you hear the sound of nature as accompaniment for his songs, like a stream that is flowing or birds chirping. Nowadays however, Joey Ayala's songs are not played on FM radio. Simply go to any CD music store on any mall if you want to grab an album of Joey Ayala.

Like in any part of the world, FM stations usually play pop music so it is unlikely that you hear ethnic music when you tune in to FM stations. If you are more of the rocker type of musician or listener, all you have to do is tune in to the "Alternative music" FM stations. The most popular of these FM rock stations is the Manila-based FM station NU 107.1.

In the Philippine, the world "Alternative music" refers to the heavy metal, or rock music done by Filipino artists. This type of wave in Filipino music started during the early 90's.

Some of most popular alternative music bands are "Eraserheads", "Parokya ni Edgar" and "Wolfgang". Other popular alternative bands are "MYMP", "Hale", and "Orange and Lemons".

Popular female alternative song artists are Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almadi. These two ladies have very good voices that sound like Alanis Morisette (if you still remember this artist from the mid 90's).

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Wedding Photojournalism - Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photos

Rafi Michael

Wedding photojournalism is a form of journalism that includes collecting wedding information, editing the information and presenting it in a way it can tell a story. A Toronto photographer makes most decisions on the spot depending on their discretion to capture the best moments. When it comes to wedding photos most grooms and their brides want pictures that are descriptive and all the moments captured especially the unscripted ones. Wedding Photojournalism has become very popular as an art since wedding photos are now necessary in most Toronto weddings.

It is important to get a professional wedding photographer who has a journalistic eye to ensure the photographs are amazing, unique, and spectacular. The Toronto photographer captures the entire mood of the day and ensures the couple has wonderful memories of the days happenings all contained in their wedding photos. Every couple looks for a wedding photographer who is able to concentrate on applying documentary photography abilities to capture all the moments of the Toronto wedding.

Shooting wedding photos is an art and the wedding photographer needs to know which angle and location are ideal for brilliant wedding photos. A Toronto photographer who is a talented professional in the industry approaches photography in a firm documentary way. A Toronto photographer knows how to blend traditional style and candid photojournalism to create elegant images in wedding photos that tell a story. The wedding photographer is challenged to find the patterns and bring them out in the Toronto weddings to enhance wedding stories. The other quality of a good wedding photographer is to be quick to capture moments in wedding photos and be creative.

Some of the important facts to clarify from the Toronto photographer include the packages being offered and how many cameras they will use. This will largely depend on the size of the hall and the number of people invited. Other questions one can ask are the period of time it will take to produce the wedding DVD and what are the consequences of late production, how much deposit is required before the day, and what form of payment is accepted. Whether cash, credit cards or cheque. Find out how long they cover the event and if you can see samples of work they have done before and if they have guarantees to offer.

Wedding photos enable people to revisit special moments as they look at them. It was not common in the previous generations to have many wedding photos because of the process that was involved. But producing wedding photos has advanced greatly with the emergence of roll films and camera flash. Toronto weddings receive services that are very flexible and that have been customized to the clients needs. Some of the services include photo enlargements, photo albums and thank you cards. Some photographers even offer engagement coverage. They have the latest digital technologies which help a wedding photographer produce images that are outstanding in quality. Digital technology gives wedding photos creative and technical flexibility when shooting them at the wedding and especially when editing during production.

Meal Delivery - How a Home Meal Delivery Service Can Help You Save Time

Considering a home meal delivery service? These services prepare meals for you and then ship them to your home weekly.

All you do is store the meals in your fridge or freezer until you need them. Then when you're ready - just heat and eat.

There are many different types of meal home delivery. You can get gourmet meal delivery, weight loss meals, low sodium meals, low fat meals, Zone compliant meals, vegetarian meals, diabetic friendly meals and more.

You can choose meals by occasion like a special date, birthday, new baby or holiday meal. You can even send gourmet meals as a unique gift to a friend or business colleague.

Meal delivery is exploding in popularity as people realize that it can save them both time and money. Here are a some of the ways a meal delivery service can help you:

1) Save Time - When you have meals prepared and shipped to you, you save a lot of time. There's no shopping for groceries, washing ingredients, preparing the meals. Plus there's minimal cleanup afterwards.

Plus, depending on if you're using a microwave or conventional oven, it can take from 5 to 30 minutes to heat your food - so it's ready very fast.

According to some services you can save 10-15 hours per week just on food preparation alone. The time you save can then be spent on more important things like your family, career or hobbies.

2) Save Money - Most people think meal delivery is expensive. But actually it's not. And in fact, it can save you money.

How? Because these services can buy food in bulk and get huge discounts. They're experts in knowing exactly what they need to buy and what they don't. These savings get passed on to you.

There are some diet food delivery services for example that come in around $3 a meal. Other services cost around $15 a day for breakfast, lunch and dinner - which is less than most people spend on food per day. You can even find gourmet food delivery services that run around $25 a day which is still less than you'd spend on a typical restaurant meal.

There's also another way you save money. You save on groceries - because you're not stuck throwing out food that has gone bad in your fridge.

3) Get Healthy Food For Your Family - This is a big one. With childhood obesity rates skyrocketing, many families are looking for healthier alternatives to fast food meals.

But what can you do if you work full time? There are meal delivery services that will prepare complete, healthy, nutrient-balanced meals for you.

So you can make sure the kids are getting proper nutrition without the excess calories and preservatives found in prepared or fast foods. Plus when there's dinner ready and on the table, kids are less likely to snack on junk foods out of hunger.

4) Send a Gift That Stands Out- If you're looking to avoid the standard box of chocolates or flowers and send a gift that really stands out, you can send a gourmet meal to someone special.

There are delivery services that have special themed chef-prepared meals that you can choose to send to someone else. Themes include Birthday meals, New Baby meals, Thank You meals, Congratulations meals, Meals for Her and Meals for Him.

This is also a much more personal gift to send to someone if you can't be there on their special occasion like Mother's Day, the holidays or a birthday.

5) Look Like A Gourmet In Front of Your Friends or Significant Other - Ok, so you're not the best cook in the world - I can relate. But you want to entertain in style. Or you really want to impress that special someone.

So what do you do? You can actually get gourmet chef-prepared meals delivered to your home before the big day.

You can order anything from a Romantic Italian feast to a Marine Shore Clambake with live Lobsters. And with detailed heating instructions on the package, even the worst cook can look like a gourmet chef.

6) Great For Ill or Recovering Patients - Many people find that meal delivery is a God-send if they are ill or recovering from surgery. It takes very little effort to just heat a meal up in the microwave of oven.

You don't even have to leave the house - which is a great way to take care of yourself if you're sick. And ordering from a service that prepares healthy, nutrient balanced meals can even speed your recovery time.

So those are some of the ways a meal delivery service can help you save time and money. The most time you'll spend with meal delivery is trying to decide which service to choose and finding all of your available options. There are lots of different services out there so take your time deciding which one is right for you.

But overall, if you're looking for a convenient way to eat healthy, gourmet meals even on a budget, meal home delivery may be the perfect solution.

Vienna Miller writes for Meal Delivery Reviews - offering in-depth reviews and ratings of healthy meal delivery services. For more information including which services deliver to your area, types of plans available and which services offer free meals visit: http://www.DietDeliveryReviews.com/Meal-Delivery.html

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How To Use Secured Credit Cards Successfully

So, you have bad credit.

Don't worry, you aren't alone. There are millions of Americans with bad credit, but the good news is that there are tools in place to turn that bad credit into good credit, in a very short period of time. The best place to begin building credit, if you are unable to get credit anywhere else, is with secured credit cards.

Even if you have past debt, secured credit cards are still your best bet for improving your credit score. Past debt will affect your credit score negatively, but recent good credit can raise it significantly, and since finance companies are more interested in how you currently pay your bills than how you did from years ago, this will also help you using your new credit score.

So what are secured credit cards, and how do they work? Well, simply put, a secured credit card is exactly like a real credit card, except that you have to pay the company a deposit equal to the amount of your credit line, in order to receive your credit card. Generally, you'll receive this deposit back in 12 months, assuming you pay your card off on time, but some companies may have longer or shorter terms that they keep your deposit.

Let's take a couple of hypothetical cases to see how a secured credit card might affect your credit. Bob R. has a credit score of 550. He has never paid a bill in his life, and has everything from a student loan that he defaulted on, to doctor and hospital bills from the past few years, as well as a couple of small personal loans from several years ago. Bob has about $7000 in debt total. Bob learns that he can negotiate with creditors, since in most cases the original finance company has sold the debt to a collection agency and calls to pay off the small loans which are between $50 and $150. He negotiates with the creditor to pay off 75% of the balance all at once, in return for removing the item from his credit report. He also makes a payment arrangement for the student loan, and pays $300 to a secured credit card company to get a secured credit card. In 12 months Bob checks his credit again, after paying off the student loan, by making payments each month, and charging a small amount to his secured credit card each month, and paying it off as soon as it is due. He is surprised to learn that by doing just these steps his credit score has gone up by almost 80 points.

Now, let's talk about Caitlyn C. Caitlyn is a college freshman, and has never had credit. She wants to get a car, and has a part time job that she could use to make the payments. Caitlyn applies to the finance companies, but since she has no credit history they don't know how good, or bad that she will be, and none of them offer to finance her. Caitlyn decides to get a secured credit card. In fact, she decides to double her strategy and get two secured credit cards. One is secured with $300 and one with $200. Both cards report monthly to all three bureaus, and she charges a little each month to both cards, then pays if off on time without ever missing a payment. After 6 months, Caitlyn goes back to the same car lot, and they pull her credit and find she has a six month payment history on two revolving accounts, and has never had a late or missed payment. Her credit score is 720, and she receives the car loan.

The fact is, finance companies are much more interested in your recent credit activity than mistakes you have made in the past. If you can prove that you have the ability to pay, and that you have habitually paid your bills over the past few months, then that will make companies tend to look at you more favorably, even if you have had past credit problems.

Getting a secured credit card can be daunting. Make sure you know the APR, late and over limit fees, annual fees and enrollment fees before signing up. Also, make sure you ask how often they report and to which bureaus they report to. The bottom line is, however, that a secured credit card can make a huge difference in 9-12 months if you never charge more than 25% of your available credit, and pay it off each month with no late or missed payments. Good luck with rebuilding your credit!

By: Jonas Renfold

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The Right Makeup For A Bride

You're getting married! What an exciting time for you. At some point during the wedding planning process, you will have to think about your bridal beauty needs. As a bridal makeup artist, I know looking your best on your special day is of ultimate importance to you. This article has been written with every bride in mind. By educating yourself on many of the bridal beauty makeup basics, your wedding day look will be one that you'll remember and love forever.

Cleanse and nourish your skin so that it will be healthy for the big day. Yes, nourish! You have to treat your skin internally. Also eat good wholesome foods and include lots of fruit and vegetables. Diet is very important. Stay away from unhealthy and greasy food. These can cause break-outs. Eliminate junk-foods drink lots of water daily. It won't hurt to speak to a nutritionist.

Whether you intend on applying your own make-up or you are hiring someone in, it's imperative that you have a trial run-through or two to ensure you are entirely happy with how it's going to look. If you are using a professional they should be happy to work with you to create the look you want until you are satisfied. Blush is possibly one of the most overlooked beauty products; however, it is probably one of the most important. It makes brides look healthier and more alive. Powder blush is the most popular type of blush, and the easiest to apply on humid days.

Some makeup artists will use an eye primer before applying any eye makeup but I have never had any problems with using only powder. It's an extra step I usually don't incorporate in an already busy schedule. If you want however, complete peace of mind, use one. They do work well. A simple way for keeping your foundation on as long as possible is to first apply concealed and foundation as normal, wait a few seconds and then blot gently with a tissue. The tissue should absorb excess oils and leave behind the pigment.

Before application, make sure you moisturize with an oil-free moisturizer before applying foundation, especially for those with oily skin. Be sure to allow your skin to absorb the moisturizer first, then continue with makeup application. Your lips are also very important. Take into account that you will kiss a lot of people. So you should use a very resistant lipstick. Moreover, it has to fit eye and hair color, same as the lip liner. You should always outline your lips first and then fill them with color. For a longer durability, use balm, lacquer or primer and apply the lipstick with a lip brush. You should apply two layers, for resistance.

By: Kamen

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Economical Cars - Honda Fuel Cell Vs. Hydrogen Conversion

Economical cars are the rage today as gas prices climb to record levels. The Honda fuel cell vehicle - the FCX Clarity is making a big impact in California. The California hydrogen highway is a series of hydrogen refueling stations in California for fuel cell vehicles - this state is leading the way. But did you know there is a hydrogen conversion kit you can install yourself this weekend to improve gas mileage in your current car, truck or suv?

The Honda fuel cell car, the Honda FCX Clarity, is one of the most economical cars and eco-friendly vehicles on the road in America today. In fact it is among the best gas mileage cars ever, getting an estimated fuel economy of 77 city and 67 highway.

Only trouble is the lack of infrastructure. Hydrogen gas stations are not so common, so you really have to watch your fuel guage. The Honda fuel cell vehicle has quite limited availability - in fact, Jamie Lee Curtis was the second customer for the FCX Clarity, when she took delivery the end of July this year. And unfortunately at this point, it looks like the Honda fuel cell cars won't be mass produced until 2018!

Economical cars are not only being sold today - they are being born - by gas guzzling car, truck and suv owners in the form of hydrogen conversions. Also known as hydrogen generators, these alternative fuel conversion kits allow your vehicle to get better fuel economy and boost fuel mileage by using a hydrogen cell and the electrolysis of water.

While the Honda fuel cell needs pure hydrogen gas stored onboard in high-pressure tanks, a diy hydrogen conversion produces hydrogen-on-demand in a small container under your hood. To build your own economical cars (using hydrogen to supplement gasoline) you only need a few household items you can find at your local hardware store. You can get the diy auto conversion kit plans online and complete the job this weekend for under $200.

This device that fits under your hood is based on an old technology using the current from your battery to charge the water and release the hydrogen atoms. Although hydrogen generators were invented decades ago, they weren't very well known until the 1990’s when they started being used in Hummers for the U.S. military.

So what are you waiting for - gas prices to go down?

We've checked out all the hydrogen conversion guides online - there are more than 20 now - and since we've done the research for you, we can help you choose the best guide for the buck.

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Sabtu, 27 Juni 2009

Music: Who Wants To Live Without It?

By David Schofield

Music has always played a major part of my life, as from the earliest age I can remember classical music constantly playing in our home. Dad had a lot of 78s and an electric player which required frequent needle changes. In fact I used to watch him change them religiously every eight plays – not something he would let anyone else do!!



As children, we used to give singing recitals - especially at Christmas times!! I am grateful for the exposure our parents gave us to music – even if dad was a bit single minded when, in the late 50’s my brother Kenneth, bought home a recording of a new rock-n-roll singer called Buddy Holly I think dad thought it was not proper music and that the record couldn’t possibly be up to the same standard as his Beethoven or Mozart recordings!!



He used to have constant discussions with Kenneth about playing them on his’ radiogram. And as for the Beatles and Rolling Stones records I wanted to play a few years later – no comment!!



Both my two brothers were taught to play classical music on the piano by our Aunty Win. For myself; it was 1962 and I was far too interested in my Uncle Frank’s brand new MGB roadster to concentrate – try as my mum did to encourage me!!



My eldest brother, Robert, turned out to be a highly accomplished musician – playing the French horn professionally for many years. Kenneth, my other brother, in later years, would get all his beer bought for him in the NAFFI bar, bashing out songs when we had a session - even if it meant he had a bad head on parade the next day!



After I left home and joined the British Armed Forces, I have to say my mates were not too happy about Grieg being played in the barrack room. Same problem as my dad had – different music. So I had to use earphones to listen to him. But when 'The Who' came on – now, that was a different story - then we used to get into trouble with the Duty Sergeant for playing the music too loud!!



Anyway, over the years, I have developed a passion for all types of music and my collection of vinyl records has now grown to include Amadeus Mozart through to Led Zeppelin. But, I guess if I had to pick just one piece of music to take to that desert island it would have to be:



Mozart’s Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra No1 in F Minor, Op 73.



My favourite recording of this outstanding piece: (only one of several!)

Deutshe Grammophon 136550 SLPEM (stereo - 1968) Karl Leister, Clarinet, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Rafael Kubelik.



I bought this recording whilst stationed in Germany in 1970 – since then I have obtained other fine recordings of the Concerto, but I find Karl Leister’s interpretation of the Adagio(in particular) perfectly captures Mozart’s objective of writing the most profoundly expressive movement for a solo instrument.



I never fail to be moved by it



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A Catering Directory Helps You Find Local Caterers

Catering is one service where you are likely to prefer a local supplier. Very few persons would want to bring a caterer from some other country and risk a party disaster. Corporate parties might go for specialized and reputed catering organizations headquartered elsewhere. Even they might often find it necessary to go for local caterers when time is short.

Catering directories generally focus on the final consumers, listing vendors by food categories such as beverages, chocolate fountain, fruit, juice, etc; and by supplier categories like food vendors, caterers, mobile vendors, party organizers, restaurants, party shops, etc. There might also be sections on Health & Safety and Catering Tips.

Another catering directory might arrange vendors by such categories as caterers, event venues, entertainment, photography, transportation, wedding, event planners, florists, etc.

All are likely to provide the option to narrow down the lists to locations you select, such as a city or area.

Some might collect information such as number of guests, event type, services required (such as food, servers, liquor, chocolate fountain, decorations, tables/chairs, tents, etc), date and time, location and so on, and give you a quote based on your requirements.

Caterers might even help you select a menu depending on your budget per person or an event venue or other related matters. Services offered could include sit-in, food station and buffet type serving options, and also clean-ups, drop offs, beverages only service, etc.

Detailed Catering Directory Categories

A brief look at some detailed catering directory categories would help you understand what you could expect. A selection is listed below:

  • Corporate catering

  • Personal Chefs

  • Banquet Halls

  • Yachts/Boats

  • DJs

  • Live Music/Bands

  • Videographers

  • Limousines

  • Wedding Planners

  • Wedding Financing

  • Equipment Hire



Catering Directories Are Not Only for Party Hosts

Another kind of catering directory focuses on the requirements of caterers by listing suppliers of catering requirements. The following sample list provides a look at the kind of requirements caterers typically have:

  • Refrigeration: Chilled display cabinets, Ice makers,...

  • Beverages: Coffee Equipment, Beverage Jugs,...

  • Bar supplies: Spirit measures, Bottle openers, Blenders,...

  • Cookware: Pots & Pans, Cooks Knives, Chefs Clothing,...

  • Tableware: Cutlery, Napkins, Tablemats,...

  • Furniture: Bar stools, Tables, Outdoor furniture,...

  • Kitchen planning: Assessing requirements, design, advice,...



Regional Directories

You can find catering services providers near you either through regional directories, such as Chicago Caterer directories, or through national directories that lists caterers by cities and areas. Local catering can be arranged quickly and is ideal when you are short of time. For domestic parties, local catering would be the better option in most cases.

A local catering directory like a Chicago catering directory might list such local resources as banquet halls, buffet services, corporate party organizers, and so on.

Conclusion

Catering directories generally focus on the consumers of catering services, listing different types of caterers by their services or locations. Thus, you could find a wedding organizer in or near your town, or a restaurant that offers Chinese dishes in city you plan to visit.

Other catering directories focus on the caterers, helping them find cookware, tableware, furniture, refrigeration equipment, and so on. Some might offer kitchen planning and design services and other kinds of consultancy services.

This article looked at the kinds of information you could expect to find in a catering directory.

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High School Musical Party Games

Planning a kids birthday party can be a stressful time for any mother. What them to have, who to invite, what food to buy and what entertainment to have. Also when you have a theme for a party everything in the party has to fit in with that theme, the guests, the food, the room and even the games. It is finding games that fit in with a party theme I find the most difficult as you want to be original but also to stay within your theme and make sure all the guests have a good time! A High School Musical party is one of my favourite parties and here are some of the High School Musical party games that I came up with when hosting a kids party earlier this year.

Top Five High School Musical Party Games

1. Karaoke - Use a High School Musical Karaoke CD and get one parent to act as Mrs Darbus while the guests take it in turns, on their own or in groups, to audition for a part of Gabriella, Troy, Ryan and Sharpay by singing a song from the film. Reward the winners with their very own High School Musical microphones.

2. Cheerleading - Put the girls in the party into groups and play the Get'cha Head in the Game song from the movie and see which group comes up with the best cheerleading moves. A good prize for this game is a set of pom poms for each girl in the winning group.

3. Basketball - If you have outside space and some boys coming to the party try to get hold of a basketball hoop and let them battle it out. Let them come up with their own team names, which the cheerleaders can devise a chant to, and award the winners with some Wildcat prizes.

4. Scholastic Decathlon - Divide the kids into teams for this trivia game. Make up your own questions from the film or use the High School Musical DVD game or the High School Musical party game with trivia cards included. Award the winners with some High School Musical notebooks and pens.

5. Pin the kiss on Troy - Use a large poster of Troy and make a cardboard kiss so that each child can be blindfolded and try and pin the kiss on Troy's lips. The winner can receive a poster of their own to take home.

You can also purchase a wide range of High School Musical party games such as pinatas, board games, card games and Singstar games. Singstar games can be used on either the Nintendo Wii or Playstation 2 and can be great fun. The kids will love singing along with their favorite songs, if you have them try incorporating these into the Karaoke competition.

A High School Musical party does not stop at games though. For more ideas on recreating the perfect High School Musical party including food ideas, costumes and decorating the party room visit HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PARTY

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Wedding Photographer - Professional or Amateur?

The most important day of your life? if it is don't leave things to chance and let a friend or family member photograph your most special day!

It takes much more than a budding amatear photographer to record your day in style. A professional photographer and I am not talking about those who simply do a few weddings on a Saturday in between their full time jobs, I am talking about those professional photographers who not only have a good track record, but are fully qualified, have professional backing by one of the major associations and most of all are dedicated to their art.

Gay or straight? - In theory of course it should not matter provided they are professional and have the ability to fully understand their clients requirements. However, in reality the explosion of straight companies trying to cash in on gay and lesbian weddings is clearly evident.

Candid or posed? - There are those who want no posed photographs at all and there are those who prefer a mix of candid (often called reportage) and some posed family and friends groups. So make sure that your photographer is able to offer you the style you are really looking for.


Memorable and stylish or just the average? - That's the main difference between a great photographer and an average one. Only you can decide what makes a memorable image, and how much you want your wedding images to reflect you as an individual. We believe that everyone of our clients should be treated as an individual and our photography defineately reflects this. In our opinion, no two clients should ever receive the same exact style, however most other photographers play it safe and simply do the same old thing with every client - how boring!!! We sell ourselves on our ability to make our clients enjoy their wedding day photography and not have to endure it. Create the right atmosphere and everyone will enjoy themselves and the images captured will reflect this.

Your wedding previews - pick a photographer who can provide you with the latest in online preview systems, so that you, your friends and family can easily preview and enjoy your images online with your own unique wedding gallery.



Good luck in choosing your photographer, however remember this, your photographer can either make or break the atmosphere at your wedding so take some time to choose one that is professional yet friendly, flexible and above all is FUN!

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Jumat, 26 Juni 2009

Photo Booth Rental Los Angeles: Gateway To Innovative And Interactive Picture Taking

Networking is a huge key to success in any industry but especially in the wedding industry where referrals and alliances formed can help keep business booming when a recession looms overhead. Are you a wedding photographer, floral designer, wedding reception site, ceremony site, DJ, wedding videographer, wedding cake designer, bridal salon, bridal consultant, or wedding caterer? If so, read on because if you're not already part of an industry association, you may want to think about joining.

There are quite a few wedding industry associations . Many are national associations with regional branch offices. They typically hold monthly meetings and mixers where members can network and get to know one another. Business ideas are shared as to what is working and what is not working in terms of booking weddings. The associations that will be covered include: the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC), Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA), Association for Wedding Professionals International (AWPI), National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), International Special Events Society (ISES), and the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD).

The Association of Bridal Consultants is a great resource for bridal consultants. A few benefits of joining the ABC include their comprehensive Professional Development Program, job placement service, business name search,advertising to brides on a national level, referrals, seminars, and local meetings.

The Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) is a great marketing and networking association for wedding photographers. Some reasons for joining them include: attendance at WPPI's Annual Convention & Trade Show, WPPI's Referral Network can bring your wedding photograph business added photography assignments through their referral site, group buying rates and services.

The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) represents the best wedding photographers from around the world. The WPJA sponsors seminars, conventions, and workshops geared towards wedding photojournalism. The WPJA also provides a listing of its members for brides to search from.

The Association for Wedding Professionals International (AWPI) strives to strengthen the wedding industry through networking, marketing and promotions. Your wedding business will be listed in their online and print directory. You will receive a monthly lead list of brides that have requested a directory or assistance, can participate in their networking mixers, and referrals through their wedding hotline.

The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) provides the catering business with industry specific education, networking with other professionals, seminars, conferences, and awards programs, internationally recognized professional certification, and a listing in their directory.

The International Special Events Society (ISES) provides its members with professional development and education, a listing in their directory, networking parties, local meetings, and subscription to their Special Events Magazine. This association is great for event planners but has members in all sectors of the wedding industry.

The American institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) is a great association for wedding floral designers. It is a great resource for brides to find a wedding floral designer in their local area. Members have access to floral designs, floral shows, and accreditation programs.

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Best Clothing Options For New Babies

Choosing baby and toddler clothing can be a fun experience. Most mothers enjoy the process of finding and selecting cute baby clothes. This is due in part to the fact that we all enjoyed this activity as little girls. What mom doesn’t love to dress up her new little baby in fluffy dresses or cute coordinating baby boy suits?

No doubt, a personalized baby outfit would be even more fun! Personalized baby clothes make great baby shower gifts as well. Sending a little romper bubble, overalls or fluffy dress with the name of the expected arrival will surely make a new mom’s day. There are plenty of websites and stores that offer adorable outfits personalized. If you find something fabulous that is perfect for a shower but it does not come personalized, be sure to check your local yellow pages for embroidery shops. You can get an item embroidered for as low as $7.50. Just be sure to check the time frame they will complete the job in. You would hate to have your gift miss the baby shower because it is still at the embroidery shop.

If you are a parent looking for your baby’s first wardrobe, how do you decide on proper baby clothing that will fit throughout various stages of growth? How do you build an entire wardrobe for your child and still stay within the specific limitations of your budget? These and many other questions are of great concern to the parents of ever growing and changing infants and toddlers. Fortunately, there are ways to dress your baby appropriately while keeping your budget in check.

If your budget is extremely tight, check your local thrift stores for baby sleepwear. Remember, babies grow very quickly which means there is no shortage of essential baby clothes and sleepwear at thrift stores. Most often, the clothes are slightly worn and your dollar will stretch much farther if you purchase from these types of stores.

Now that your baby's sleep time wear is taken care of you'll want to consider his active, playtime, baby clothes. Babies and toddlers love to run, scoot, and play all over the house. So choosing durable baby clothes for this area of his life will be important. His daytime baby clothes will take the most abuse and should therefore be the sturdiest. Look for tough materials like denim or corduroy shorts and pants for toddlers. These will be able to handle the repeated bumps and falls that are inevitable to young toddlers just learning to walk. For babies, you might consider articles of baby clothing that are easy clean. Having an easy clean, machine washable material for day wear will go along way handling baby spills, and spit ups. Frilly little dresses and puffy sleeves may look cute, but durable baby clothing is surely a wiser choice for at home day wear.

Lastly, the most fun type of clothing is the cute special occasion wear. These are the types of clothing that make great baby shower gifts. These are extras that the new parents may not be able to afford. Getting them as gifts will surely be helpful to the new family. Mom and Dad will want these types of outfits for first pictures and other special occasions. Most importantly, make your baby clothing shopping fun! This is a special time that your baby will grow out of sooner than you know it.

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Innovative Silkscreen Printing For All Commercial Use

Serigraphy or silkscreen painting is a printing method which makes a sharp edge color image that requires a porous fabric and a stencil. This technique of creating prints came in vogue during the 1960s Pop Art movement. The uniqueness of this style is that any paint or ink might be used and multiple colors can be applied after each layer dries off.

The main equipment for silkscreen printing consists of bolting cloth stretched over a frame and this stencil is put over the silk screen, for support. The surface which needs to be printed on is placed at the back and colors are forced through this stencil onto the surface. Different colors can be used with a different stencil silk screen printing on the same surface in layers. It is a time consuming process as each color layer needs to be dried prior to applying a new color scheme.

The art of silkscreen printing is an ancient technique of creating artwork. It originated in the Far East and original screens were created out of absorbent fine quality silk. It was based on the Japanese form of stenciling, used mostly on textiles. In 1907, Samuel Simons took patents and modern screen printing originated on the basis of those patents. This was soon adopted by John Pilsworth (1914) in California and his works are referred to even today. These days, the method of screen printing (although using polyester screens) is used mainly in fine arts and small scale commercial printing for printing flags and banners. With changing demands and technology, screen printing has started incorporating graphic stencils.

Mostly screen patterns are created by hand and you can have any shape that you need simply by cutting plastic sheets and applying it on the screen. Other methods include creating the desired image on the screen itself. Screen printing is done mainly for ceramic objects, metal, glass, synthetic items, garments and other fabrics. It is especially beneficial in printing large graphic designs and screen printing has become more flexible, a better alternative to conventional printing methods.

Although silkscreen printing is often associated with garments, it is extensively used for decals, clocks, signboards, display stands, and billboards. It has become the preferred method of printing as the costs are low and can be utilized for printing on a variety of surfaces. Graphic screen printing is extensively being used to mass produce posters and other objects of visual display, decals catering to many industries at very low costs.

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Wholesale Fashion Clothing Sold at Economic Prices

When you are running a clothing retail shop, there is no reason for you to worry about your profit or where you can shop clothing supplies at low prices. There are several clothing suppliers all over the world where you can avail of the best deals. You will be able to keep most of your income when you buy wholesale fashion clothing. If you are looking for the most affordable clothing wholesale, purchase apparel stocks at Asian fashion wholesale manufacturers. One of these fashion wholesale companies is CausewayMall, which is found in Hong Kong. The best thing about this wholesaler is that it offers its clothes internationally. Hong Kong fashion wholesalers from all throughout the world have the opportunity to shop for clothing supplies wholesale at CausewayMall. Among the major retailers and wholesaler clients of this manufacturer come from countries such as the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Thailand, and Singapore.

CausewayMall is a wholesale online shopping mall, which specializes in wholesale women’s apparel. It offers its clients with a convenient shopping experience, what with the chance to buy clothes online. All you have to do is log on to the website of CausewayMall.com. It has images of its clothing selections, allowing you to browse for your preferences. This wholesale manufacturer from Asia sells cheap, ladies, wholesale clothing. You will be able to avail of discounted prices when you order clothes in bulk. Most importantly, the designs and styles of the clothing from CausewayMall are very fashionable. They are very sellable to middle-end to price competitive market.

Whether you want to buy junior wholesale clothing or women fashion clothing wholesale, you will be able to take advantage of the company’s trendy styles. The apparel of CausewayMall is based on the fashion of various countries. For one, you can buy Japan & Korea fashion clothing. You can also shop for Hong Kong fashion clothes. What is more, some of the garments of this company are based on L.A. fashion. Causeway Mall is a cute trendy clothes wholesaler, marketing items which are of the latest fashion. You will be able to find chic and elegant apparel items.

You have thousands of choices when you shop for wholesale Korea style fashion clothes. CausewayMall sells blouses, skirts, dresses, pants, clothes sets, and jackets. You can even purchase Love Pearls and accessories. The latter are comprised of formal hats, winter hats, elastic socks, and cotton socks. When it comes to the elastic socks of CausewayMall, you can choose from knee-high or thigh-high socks. You can also take a pick from various colors and checkered designs. CausewayMall is also a sexy tank halter tops supplier, which consist of charming and cute designs. With the affordable clothing of this fashion wholesale company, you will get to supply your retail store with new items without having to spend much.

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Kamis, 25 Juni 2009

Tax benefits on Housing Loan

Loans are very important for all of us to realize some of our major dreams in time. We all look forward different kinds of benefits from loans we take. Of course it may be less interest rate, low processing fee, easy documentation, time taken to release the loan and finally, the very important thing we expect from a loan is Tax Benefit.

Tax benefits from loans are in different types and even it depends on the nature of loan taken. We take loan for personal use or to fund for our children’s education or construction of our house. We don’t get any tax benefit from the loan taken for our personal use. But of course we can claim tax exemption on the loan taken for education and house construction. As I have posted an article on Tax Benefits on Educational Loan, now I am giving you the complete details of tax benefits which can be availed on Home loan or the loan taken to construct a house.

Nowadays, it is very difficult to fund the entire amount for your house construction, because of skyrocketing real estate prices and construction costs. Therefore, we all take home loans from different banks at different rate of interest. It is again very difficult to repay the loan, but if you do your financial planning and tax planning properly, you can save a huge amount legally by considering the prevailing tax laws.

According to the income tax laws applicable, the interest paid on the capital borrowed for the acquisition or construction of house property is eligible for deduction up to the maximum limit of Rs 150000 per annum. You also get a 20% rebate on repayment of principal of the housing loan per annum. While this was earlier subject to a maximum of Rs 10,000, it is now Rs 1,00,000 and people can avail this benefit under section 80c of the income tax Act.

Points to be considered:
You should be residing in the home for which the loan is taken. If you are residing in a city but buying property in your home town to prepare for retirement, this will not be applicable. The property has to be acquired or constructed before April 1, 2003. The money should have been borrowed to construct or acquire property on or after April 1, 1999. If it was prior to this date, the deduction is only valid up to Rs 30,000.

You may find it more convenient and cheaper to finance the property out of your own resources. But do remember, you would be losing the tax shelter on account of the deduction available as well as the tax rebate. You can claim a rebate for housing loan only on producing the interest certificate from the lending institution. Taking a loan from a family member or a friend, who may get you a loan at cheaper rate of interest, or no interest at all, but will not qualify for such deductions. Only loans taken and interest paid thereon, to specified financial institutions which offer housing loans, qualify for deduction under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

If the loan is jointly taken by you and your spouse, you both are entitled to tax benefits. Since both will be claiming the deductions and rebate, you will have to approach the financial institution and ask for a certificate. This certificate will state how much of the loan is your responsibility and how much you are contributing towards the repayment. Your tax deduction and rebate can be calculated based on this amount.

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How To Make Divan Beds Fit Your Decoration

Interior design is a profession that primarily deals with anything found inside a space - walls, windows, doors, finishes, textures, light, furnishings and furniture. All of these elements are used by interior designers to develop a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing space for a building's user. Prior to commencing work on any space various factors are to be undertaken by the interior decorator. These factors include the look and feel of the space involved, theme and module of the decoration, the ambiance to be created the architecture and traditional decoration if required. The demand of interior decoration has increased rapidly to an extent that you have firms and agencies opening up solely to serve the purpose. Today, interior designers must be attuned to architectural detailing including floor plans, home renovations, and construction codes. Some interior designers are architects as well.

Interior design is conceptualized by architects for both residential as well as commercial purposes. As the name suggests, residential designs deal with homes, where as commercial designs include offices, hotels, schools, hospitals or other public buildings. Some interior designers develop expertise within a niche design area such as hospitality, health care and institutional design. There is a wide range of disciplines within the career of interior design. Some of the disciplines include: structure, function, specialized performance, special group needs, discipline needed for business, computer technology, presentation skills, craft skills, social disciplines, promotional disciplines, professional disciplines, aesthetic disciplines, and disciplines with cultural implications. Areas of specialization in this field is continuously growing and changing. With various malls and multiplexes opening up in cities an increased focus have been applied to produce exotic designs and architecture making it look glamorous.

Interior Design is a costly franchise and the revenues that are earned are generally very high. The earnings vary based on employer, number of years with experience, and the reputation of the individual. In both cases residential and commercial charges are levied on an area basis (per square feet). Additional factors that determines the cost of the project is the location and demographic factor. Central metropolitan areas where costs of living expenses and median earnings are generally greater, the budget will be higher compared to suburbs and rural areas. Moreover the average square footage of homes and offices has increased over time; the scope of work performed translates directly to higher earnings. All in all the industry is flourishing big time. Almost every major corporate would hire an interior decorator prior to setting up an office. Celebrities hire their professional services to get their stage decorated before commencing with an event and every home buyer does strive to save as much to get their house decorated.

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Makeup Beauty Products And Different Kinds Of Makeup

As a woman I am very attach to cosmetics. I can not handle to go to the office with out makeup. I admit my bag has a lot of makeup beauty products which include: facial powder, lip gloss and lipstick, blush on, eye shadows, and mascara. I just hate it to see if my face is very oily or my lips are cracked. Maybe not all women have great interest of makeup beauty products but now, it seems like, if you are not using any of it, you will feel left behind.

Our facial skin is oily. It is kind of ugly and dull if we wander on public faces wearing that pale and oily faces. It will just take a simple step if you really want to learn. Whether if it is day or night, if you are at a party, or just strolling on streets, applying makeup also depends on the occasions and places.

There are five kinds of makeup to be considered: street makeup, theatrical makeup, natural or straight makeup, makeup for photography, and corrective makeup.

The street makeup is the one that is available everywhere and can sometimes cost less money. Buying street makeup it is understood you will not be singing opera under thousands of watts of theatrical lighting. Usually it is designed for light, personal, and everyday use.

The theatrical makeup on the other hand is heavily pigmented so that it does not washout under the bright lights of the stage. It will holdup under physical stress such as dancing or singing with sweaty tenors. The style will vary with the size of the stage and audience. "Intimate" theater is a small stage, close to a small audience. Makeup for intimate theater is much more normal looking compared to makeup for a large theater where facial expressions must be projected for a thousand feet.

The normal or straight makeup is best when making a film or a video. Makeup for this application is very precise because it is assumed a shot can be made weeks apart from others that will match into the scene. Just see to it that the color is steady or consistent.

Makeup for still photography follows the same logic as makeup for film and video, except for the fact that a flash is often used. Makeup for black and white photography is supposed to be very specialized.

Corrective makeup is for people who have something to hide like scars, birthmarks and other skin discoloration. For example, if you are only trying to hide a few zits, use a "cover-up" type makeup on the spots rather than overdo it with foundation.

You can freely use makeup beauty products as long as you know what you will look like after. If you think that it is good for you look in the mirror, then go for it. Mirrors never lie anyway. For sure you can erase makeup right? What is good to makeup is that, you can reapply it anytime and anywhere you want to.

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