Member Care Tips Sensual Activity Around The House

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Although there are many aspects involved in proper member care, its a big plus that one of the most important is making sure the member sees an appropriate amount of sensual activity. As with many things in life, member care has a use it or lose it aspect; the manhood needs to be kept in shape through practice, whether with alone or with a partner. And, indeed, studies have shown that men who have frequent seed releases have a decreased risk of prostate cancer in later life, another bonus of good member care. And to enliven the sensual activity that the male organ requires, couples may want to think a little outside the box or the bedroom and consider coupling in other parts of the house.

With that in mind, the following tips are offered for those anxious to indulge themselves all around the house.

The living room

According to one survey, next to the bedroom, the living room is the most popular place in the house for sensual activity. And why not? A sofa is a good substitute for a bed, after all. But there can be other advantages to the living room. For example, if it contains a fireplace, coupling next to a roaring fire can be intense. Rugs, pillows, ottomans and foot stools can be arranged on the floor to help accommodate exploration of positions that require greater flexibility and bendability, as well as extra support. Take advantage of what the living room has to offer to try new things with a partner.

The bathroom

The bathroom followed the living room on the aforementioned survey of hot places for coupling other than the bedroom and thats because of the shower. Engaging in sensual activity in the shower is a very different experience, and its often a good way for a couple who feels theyve fallen into a sensual rut to break out. However, its important to remember that coupling in the shower can be dangerous, due to slipperiness and difficulty maintaining balance, Rather than focus on standing up, penetrative sensual activity, many couples find that the shower is a great place for oral and manual sensual activities.

The garage

Umm, coupling in a greasy garage? Not everyones cup of tea. But coupling inside a car in the garage is another story. Its an excellent way to relive the thrill of secretive teen-age sensual activity, but from the safety and privacy of a couples own private garage.

The laundry room

Surprisingly, laundry rooms are very popular for coupling. The main reason for this is the vibrations the washer or dryer make. Lay a blanket on top, arrange a pillow against the wall for comfort and set the machine on high. It may take some adjusting to find a comfortable position, and depending on how high the machine is, the man may need to stand on a sturdy ottoman. But the results can be revelatory.

The kitchen

Take advantage of the contents of the kitchen to make sensual activity especially tantalizing. Partners can apply whipped cream, honey, jelly, mustard, and other food stuffs to various body parts and then have fun satisfying their cravings (both culinary and sensual). Just be sure to clean up the kitchen when through!

Advancing member care through frequent sensual activity is excellent, but a man still needs to do more, such as regularly apply a superior male organ health crme (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) to his member. The best crmes are those which include a wide range of vitamins, especially A, B5, C, D and E. But the crme should also include L-arginine, a valuable amino acid which is part of the process whereby male organ blood vessels open and expand to receive the increased flow of blood that occurs during the tumescence process.

Meerkats Mourn Lady of the Manor

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When Meerkat Manor's matriarch, the feisty Flower Whiskers, died on screen at the end of September even Animal Planet executives were stunned by the outpouring of grief from across the world.

Meerkat lovers first swamped the network with sorrow filled notes after the death of Shakespeare in the first season of Animal Planet's Meerkat Manor. The fans were once again aghast to hear the news that their beloved celebrity 'kat', Flower Whiskers - the queen of South Africa's Kalahari Desert ' had died of a cobra bite. As strong and courageous as she was, Flower was simply not strong enough to live through the attack and succumbed to her injuries. Although the episode only screened in September, in reality Flower died in February this year.

The heart wrenching episode entitled "A Journey's End," featured the events leading up to Flower's untimely death after yet another Meerkat struggle for survival in the African Desert. For four years she was leader of one of the largest, most close-knit families on the Manor. Flower and her partner Zaphod, ran one of the most successful mobs in the Kalahari. Flower was the dominant female of the Meerkat group called 'the Whiskers'. Having come into existence in 1998, the Whiskers mob is at the heart of Animal Planet's Meerkat Manor. They are a family of Meerkats struggling to survive in Africa's Kalahari Desert. Flower led the Whiskers through wars while viewers got to admire an intelligent leader, valiant warrior and generous mother. For two years they watched as she defended and raised her family of heroes.

The daily goings-on at the so-called Manor may read like a page from any prime-time soapy, filled with jealous exes, sibling rivalry, down 'n dirty (meer)kat fights, pregnant daughters getting kicked out of the house and a lot of paring off. But these furry stars of Meerkat Manor don't follow any script, they write it as they go along, assisted by a group of researchers from the Kalahari Meerkat Project, whose specially built fiber-optic cameras capture the true slice of life that just happens to be taking place, at times, in a burrow in the Kalahari Desert under the wide African skies.

These small masked mammals live and thrive in one of the hottest and driest places on earth and beloved Meerkat fans can meet these precious and highly social creatures by visiting the malaria free Kalahari Desert in South Africa. Together with a group of biologists that are investigating the cooperative behaviour of the Meerkat - and who have habituated ten separate groups of Meerkats - these highly engaging creatures can be observed from only few feet away.

The reserve provides fans with the ultimate safari experience as they are introduced to the energetic daily social lifestyle of the Desert Meerkats, right where the ever popular Meerkat Manor is filmed. Meerkat Manor's pioneering methods of filming have allowed the opportunity for the Kalahari Project scientists to uncover aspects of Meerkat life never before seen. While many other documentaries maintain a certain degree of emotional distance from the subjects that are being filmed, the extended soap-opera-like Meerkat Manor and the close-up filming techniques of the show, brings nature lovers so close to the animals they get more emotionally involved in the lives of the Meerkats, sometimes forgetting that they are watching a documentary. Only to be ruthlessly reminded that Meerkats frequently live a very short existence and often have very brutal deaths.

South Africa's Kalahari Desert is planning to air a commemorative spot, a tribute to Flower online and at a press event in New York. The upcoming feature film "Queen of the Kalahari," starring Flower, continues in production and is set to hit the American theatres in December 2007. The production blends the animal documentary with dramatic narration by Bill Nighy who unfolds the story of the Kalahari Desert's infamous Whiskers family.

A trip to the Kalahari commemorates the Desert's favourite rose, Flower, as travelers pay tribute to her memory at the roots of her existence. She may be gone, but she is certainly not forgotten.

Meadowlands Xanadu, Family Entertainment without Stops

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After years in the making, the world's third largest shopping mall, Meadowlands Xanadu will be indulging everybody's fantasies. The five-story retail complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey will also be the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the U.S. The much-awaited opening in the summer of 2009 is set to attract thousands of shoppers, gawkers, entertainers, sports buffs, and fun seekers. Don't you want to be there on opening day?

Xanadu: the Ultimate Experience

Where else can one find an array of engaging entertainment for all ages and have a weekend stay in a hotel just next to the mall? Convincingly enough, Meadowlands Xanadu is this generation's must see destination. Here are some of the things this monstrosity of a shopping mall offers.

Sports

Once completed, the entire building will take up 4.8 million square feet of the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Imagine skiing indoors in America's first Snow Dome, skydiving and going through the vertical wind tunnel of SkyVenture, watching a football game, or fishing for live trout and other local fishes. All of these are offered at Meadowlands Xanadu.

Fashion

A taste of Paris haute couture will be paraded on Paris Runway. Designer appearance fashion shows featuring top models will complement the fashion malls and shops. Top label designs, wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses, shoes, bags, leather craft, jewelry, and everything the trendsetter and the budget conscious want are all here.

Entertainment

There will be no moment for idle moments in the entertainment arena. Giant digital screens featuring movie trailers and music videos will provide an alternative pursuit for those who won't sample a ride on the rooftop giant Ferris wheel.

Concerts from AEG Live! The concert area replicating the feel of Nokia Theater in NY's Times Square will seat 3,400 fans. Movie fanatics can gape at the 18 wall-to-wall movie screens of Muvico Theaters, while bowling enthusiasts can have their fun at Lucky Strike. The bowling area will be decorated in the 1930s - 1940s style.

Youth Culture and Fun

The U.S. largest LEGOLAND, a chocolate waterfall, a city of sweets, and candy museum and rides galore from IT'SUGAR will thrill young children. Wannado City, a new concept in child entertainment and education, will keep children busy pretending to be doctors, firemen, lawyers, TV reporters, actors, and police officers. They can have all the grand accessories, costumes, and replica cars and gadgets to get their make-believe games going.

Food and Home

Who says moms and dads and foodies are left out? Zeytenia, a gourmet market will have tasting stalls, chef prepared meals, unusual imports, and household necessities for homemakers and food connoisseurs.

Matching the gourmet market are live cooking demonstrations featuring top chefs competing for the top prize, the Culinary Arts Center, Mitchell's fish market, the Melting Pot Restaurant, and Sofrito Restaurant that offers Puerto Rican and Caribbean cuisine, are all set to please foodies and chef-wannabes.

Accommodation

Shoppers and guests can check into a 520-room 12-storey luxury hotel, right next to the mall.

Class A Office Buildings

Offices with all the amenities including a gym are among the offerings from Meadlowland Xanadu. The offices are in the perfect location to do business.

Get ready for the grand opening next summer. Don't wait for somebody to boast about his or her Xanadu experience. Be there when the fun and excitement begins and live your fantasies.

Mcspicy Paneer Burger Is One Tasty Joy Ride

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Us everyday folks who enjoy McDonalds will never know the hard work that goes behind finding new and tasty staple food items. The invention of a new McDonalds burger is not so easy as to bake a pie. First you have to consider the demand, resources, customer mentality and other factors before you really jump the gun. Knowing your customers is the first step, but perhaps the most important is to find the right burger which even the customers do not yet know they want. Now apply this process to the Indian market with all its diverse population, cultures, preferences, inclinations and demands; makes your head spin, doesnt it? In 2010, a similar dilemma was faced by high-level representatives of McDonalds who wanted to introduce a new kind of burger using a paneer patty.

McDonalds Spicy Paneer burger is one tasty joy ride one of the most popular McDonalds burgers ever to be introduced exclusively for the Indian market, but it was not an easy task to achieve. Since the Indian market has a large demand for vegetarian items, coming up with a specialty vegetarian burger was of utmost importance. However, paneer or farmers cheese is not like meat, soya or any other meat-substitute: if prepared too soft it crumbles, unable to hold the burger together, if too hard it turns rubbery when fried. So being the pioneers of Indian fast-food, McDonalds did what it does best: it came up with a new way to manufacture the right type of paneer.

Abhijit Upadhye, the head of Menu Management and Supply Chain at McDonalds, was assigned the task of creating this specialty paneer burger. In search for an equipment that would coat the paneer just right, Abhijit sent a team consisting of McDonalds and other representatives from partner companies Vista and Kerry Systems to visit Netherlands-based CFS, a renowned food processing equipment company and alas, found what they wanted.

But that was only the first phase of the plan: Now with the right equipment in their hands, what was required was a supplier who would be able to produce 120 tonne of paneer every month. They found their supplier in a Thane-based dairy-processor owner, Rajan Malik of Good Day Foods. At the location, the team tried several approaches to find the right method of producing desirable paneer, by using different kinds of milk and creating different levels of moisture in the finished cheese. Finally, the right combination was finalized by using buffalo milk from Kolhapur belt. 

When they had the right kind of paneer figured, the team turned their energy to finding the right combination of ingredients which must compliment the paneer patty in the traditional McDonalds way. A sauce technician at Mrs. Bector took the game when he suggested tandoori sauce, and as they say the rest is history.

In March 2011, the production was started at Vistas processing unit at Taloja, Navi Mumbai and
the burger was finally launched on March 28, 2011. Its roaring success was instantaneous and since then McSpicy Paneer burger has found a loving and loyal group of customers.

Whether you go to a McDonalds outlet in the South & West, or North & East McSpicy Paneer stares down from the over-head menu with equitable dignity. In a country full of people who are as diverse in their tastes, preferences and inclinations, what McDonalds has achieved is not a shade less than genius. Being a pioneer of Indian QSR industry, McDonalds has revolutionized the way Indians go out for meals. By introducing a varied menu of vegetarian and non-vegetarian staple items, which are prepared in separate sections of the kitchen, McDonalds has embraced the widely diverse region with open-arms, creating history in the process.

McDonalds Buns the Unsung Heroes in Burgers

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Bun-O tera hygiene laage healthy, Bun-O tera hygieneyou will also begin to sing once you know the process that goes behind the preparation of each McDonalds bun. For most of us, the most important part of a burger is either the patty, the sauces or the salad but hardly anyone ever looks twice at the bun. Why? It is what keeps your burger together and encloses the taste of each bite until it is in your mouth and mixing with your saliva.

It is not tasteless either! Some would claim the buns are just as important for the overall taste of the burger as the patty or sauces, but still in the Hall of Fame of burger ingredients, buns never find their way to the top, even though they are a staple in every burger. You literally cannot make a burger without a bun. More specifically however, you cannot make a McDonalds burger without a specially baked hygienic bun.

Do you know where the buns used in McDonalds are made? Of course you dont, you never thought about it, did you? Youll wonder about the ingredients used in the sauce, or the kind of meat or veggies that are used to make patties, or even wonder on a lazy afternoon about the fish used in Filet-O-fish but never would your brain ever wonder about the thing that keeps all of the above intact until the jumble of meat-veggies-and-sauces reach the bottom of your stomach. As a species, human beings seem inapt at curiosity regarding buns. It is not a big deal, of course. After all, who has the time to know about the buns? Well, you do learn recipes for sauces and try to get the freshest vegetables for your meals but if the buns are of less-than-premium quality you really do not mind. After all, who even tastes the bun when eating a burger, right?

Wrong.

Buns can make or break a burger. Dont believe me?

Well, its alright, you will before this article is over.

Mrs Bectors is the major supplier of buns for McDonalds. The company operates out of three bakeries located across India. It is one of the most hygiene-oriented factories in India: the moment the workers arrive at the factory they are given an air-shower and then their hands are sanitized so that no germs can enter into the compound. Germs are everywhere and to free any place of them requires vigilant and dedicated care since micro-organism do not really need wide openings to infiltrate. 

Before approaching the baking area, they are given a face and hair mask along with gum boots, so as to avoid the introduction of foreign materials into the raw materials which the workers handle. These simple steps enable the bakery to have premium hygiene levels.

In the next step, machinery converts flour into buns automatically, by sieving the raw flour so as to remove any unwanted particles. When the machine is done packing the flour into bun shapes, they are sprinkled with sesame seeds and baked in giant ovens until the color and texture are uniform exactly as you like them, and are then left to cool.

After another examination to check if there are less-than-perfect buns, the rest are packed into vacuumed plastic bags to preserve the freshness of the buns for at least five days.

Before being placed inside cartons and loaded in temperature-controlled trucks to be delivered to McDonalds restaurants, the buns are given a final check: A metal detector helps to find any unwanted materials inside the bun. Those buns which fail this test never see the light of day and are discarded immediately while the rest continue on their journey which ends abruptly at the bottom of your tummy.

Masaharu Morimoto- a Successful Chef

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Masaharu Morimoto is birthed May 26, 1955 in Hiroshima, Japan. He is a worlds most recognisable Japanese chef. He is an iron chef on Japanese TV cooking show. His model of exhibiting food is most known. At the age of 25 he opened up his first eating house in Hiroshima. Chef Masaharu Morimoto passed the first 30 years of his living in his native Hiroshima, Japan. But, in 1985, he deals his eating house. Morimoto move to New York City for more aspiration. After came new work city, Morimoto became the executive chef, and just after he was employed as head chef for the acclaimed sushi eating house, Nobu.

After Masaharu determined to leave his place at Nobu and was presented with the chance to compete in the original Japanese Iron Chef show which aired out until late 1999.
He opened up his eating house, Morimoto in Philadelphia, New York, Boca Raton, Napa, Waikiki, and Mexico City, started branching outside the United States with Wasabi by Morimoto in Mumbai and New Delhi, and he continued his global reach opening a new sushi restaurant, Morimoto XEX in Tokyo. In 2010 he opened two additional Morimoto locations in Napa Valley and Waikiki, and in late 2011 opened up the latest and arguably most inspiring addition to the Morimoto franchise in Mexico City. Another restaurant is Live in Los Angele's.
Morimoto define his own originative approach to factors and tones with eating house throughout the globe. He has created a unique line of specialty beers in collaboration. He says about his passion, is the seamless integration of Western and Japanese ingredients..

In 2006 Masaharu Morimoto get prize for Top Newcomer by Zagat and Hot List Restaurant by Conde Nast Traveler - Morimoto, New York. He also got Best New Restaurants by New York Magazine in 2006 and in 2007 He got James Beard Foundation nominated for Outstanding Restaurant Design Morimoto, New York & also James Beard Foundation nominated for Outstanding Restaurant Design Morimoto, New York in 2008.
In 2009 - Sang at the Thousand Hearts Welfare for Japanese quake relief in California.

The new art of Japanese cooking is written by him. His extra productions are-Morimoto knife & block set, Morimoto specialty beers Imperial Pilsner, Soba Ale, and Black Obi Soba Ale.
While Morimoto has become one of the most successful chefs in the world, his future as a chef wasnt always so certain. His prowess as a ballplayer got him drafted into the big league in Japan. A catcher, Morimoto never carry it to the big leagues after enduring a career-ending shoulder joint hurt and instead followed a culinary.

Maintaining The Effects Of Weight Loss Surgery

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Its an established fact that weight loss surgery is an effective means of weight loss and maintaining a steady BMI. Despite the remarkable success of weight loss surgery, there are many who struggle with various aspects of its results. The best way to ensure that your surgery does what it is designed to do is maintaining it results through conscious efforts. The surgery itself would take care of the physical aspects of your digestions and consumption. You need to prepare for the psychological aspects of the surgery. Here are a few tips that will help you with weight loss surgery.

Be realistic
Set targets that are easy to achieve and are realistic. Its important to remember that your body is relearning its entire process. Give yourself realistic goals and have realistic expectations with your results as well. Your weight wont drop in a fortnight. Its a constant work in progress for a healthier version of you.

Handle your temptations
Its easy to be tempted when there is a veritable feast of culinary delights available at your disposal. But this is probably the toughest part, avoid temptation, learn to say no. Your body will readily assist you in this as post surgery your appetite will be curbed drastically. However, you still need to be mindful of what you consume.

Plan, practice and execute
Your life style, including your dieting and exercise will mostly be a hit and miss. However, you need to plan and chart out a diet and exercise chart. Your doctor will provide you with all the information you need. You will be monitored closely for a few months and this will help you discipline your life. Plan well ahead of how you want your diet and exercise to go.

Set non-tangible goals
The idea of having a better and fitter body might get a little old after a while. It is essential to remind yourself why you are doing this. Its not just about looking good, its about feeling good. Being a role model to your loved ones, doing better in your personal and professional life. Keep these goals in minds while you feel less enthused.

Maintain a journal
Keep a track of what you eat and how much you work. Maintain a record of your body and document its changes. This will help you understand your own journey better. Its need not be a book, you could document your journey online in form of a blog or on social media. This will help you see how far you have come and where exactly you need to go.

Exercise
Weight loss surgery is a medical procedure, its not a miracle and you must work hard to achieve optimum results. This basically means that while weight loss surgery curbs your appetite, you will have to bring down your body weight considerably by other means. This can be achieved with regular exercise. This will not only keep you healthy and fit but also in good shape.

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Lycium Barbarum

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Wolfberry, the common name for Lycium barbarum, is grown all over the world and is sought after for its medicinal and health properties. The plant produces red colored berries that are oblong in shape and very tender. Because of this property, the berry needs to be handled very carefully while plucking and is shaken from the vine to prevent it from spoiling. The picked fruit is preserved by a process of slow drying in the shade.

About the plant

Lycium barbarum plant grows to a height of 2.5 to 4 m, and flowers in the months of June to August. It can grow in sandy and clay soils that are nutritionally poor, and can grow in semi shade or no shade at all.

History

Wolfberry has a history of several centuries of use in China, where it is highly regarded for its medicinal, healing, and health enhancement properties. Among other things, wolfberry has been credited with anti-ageing properties and enhancing longevity. As if to bear this out, people living in some parts of China, where the plant is extensively grown and used, do enjoy a very high life expectancy and good general health.

Medicinal Use

The bark of Lycium barbarum tree has been a favorite medicine with the Traditional Chinese system of medicine. It is claimed that Lycium barbarum barks contain several valuable and important properties and are useful in various treatments and health improvement programs. These include improvement of the immune system, improvement of the eyesight, protection of the liver, improved blood circulation and increased sperm production. It has been used in traditional medical systems as a sedative and painkiller and to treat inflammation, skin irritation, anemia, cough and nose bleeds. There are also studies that suggest that it could be useful in the treatment of cancer, although more clinical trials would be needed to establish this claim. Lycium barbarum barks can be eaten raw or taken as a juice or with tea. Wolfberry can be taken on daily basis for general health.

Culinary Use

Wolfberries taste like raisins with a slight suggection of tomatos. They can be eaten raw or could be cooked. The Chinese make soups out of this berry and also brew it into a wine. The leaves are also consumed as a vegetable.

Nutritional Value

Wolfberries are considered as one of the richest natural sources of nutrients. They contain beta-carotone, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 and B2, in addition to a number of other vitaamins, minerals, anitoxidants and amino acids.

Wolfberry contains most of the carrbohydrates,protein, fat and dietary fibers needed by the body. Hundred grams of the processed berry contains 370 calories.

Non medicinal uses

Lycium barbarum could also be used as a hedge and as a stabilizer for sandy banks since it has a good root system and grows on sandy soil.

Hazards

There are no known major hazards associated with Lycium barbarum. However, it belongs to a family that is known to often contain toxins, and therefore, it is preferable to exercise caution in its consumption. The use of its leaves is quite widespread and well documented, and so may not pose much risk. The unripe fruit might be toxic. However, the ripe fruit seems to be fit for consumption. Although there are no known cases of allergy to wolfberries, it is better that you consult your doctor if you are prone to allergy or have reason to suspect that you might be allergic.

Love Food Here's 5 Huge Benefits Of Food Blogging

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If you love food(cooking or eating), and you're anything close to following technology and voicing your opinion on food, then you ought to be a Food Blogger. So there lies the question? Have you considered jumping into that beautiful discussion yourself? Apart from speaking your mind, food blogging gives you freedom to showcase your cooking talent in the cuisine community. Sure, there would be food critics who grumble, but for people who just love the art of cooking, it would be sunshine and sugar babies.

Here's a look at what a food blog will do for you...

#1. Voice your cooking & baking skills on an online platform

You can start sharing your culinary skills on a global digital platform. You' re free to go all poetic on the delicious Eggs Benedict or give your breakfast an eastern twist with an Eggs and Cheese Twist. You would be absolutely surprised on how many foodies out there would share your viewpoint, ,and are eager to give you a delightful push. Inevitably everyone would not agree with what you have to say, but the happiness of getting your own culinary space that belongs to you is unlike any other.

#2. Collaborate with like-minded individuals

Communicate and collaborate with the blogging community that is exceptionally gentle and social-online and offline. As a food blogger you can engage fellow bloggers or individuals via email, or writing in the comments section of their blog. This makes it all the more fun whilst you
build a culinary community of your own.

#3. Leverage a creative channel

For those of you who are gifted with a high level of culinary skills, its a place where you let out some steam, and become the best food blogger in the cuisine playfield. You are free to cook whenever and whatever you love, and then put it on display through writing, photography, and more.

#4. Open Doors to Career Opportunities

Getting a cookbook written on the web can surely open avenues to people calling you a food celebrity, and even land you a great job or a platform to make good money. But, at first, think of your blog as a self-reflection of who you are to showcase your cooking talent.

#5. Great Fun

Being a popular food blogger can be great fun if you don't take yourself too seriously. Always blog to express a reflection of who you are. Don't worry on what people think about you or your food. It's gonna kill your time, real quick! If you like eggs & cheese, go on and write about it. Blog to voice what you love about food and cooking. Make great friends on the way too!!

The Outcome -
If you want to start a food blog, or you've already started one, feel free to get it out in the open. Invite bloggers to your page to help you tell your story, and you might love them for it. Cook great, feel great, and live healthy because everyone loves to eat.

Lots To See And Do In Santa Cruz

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As any resident of Santa Cruz, California will testify, there is far more to the beautiful city than surfing or relaxing on the beach. But as appealing as those two things may be, the wealth of things to do and see in this exciting coastal community far outweighs the common perception of Santa Cruz's enduring appeal.

From food and drink tastings to arts festivals, live music and open-air theater, the range of enticing events in and around the Santa Cruz area is guaranteed to delight residents and visitors alike. Each year, the variety of summer events keeps on growing and from May through till September, barely a week goes by without something to attend in Santa Cruz itself, or within a short drive of the city.

Among the most celebrated events to take place in this Californian paradise is the annual Santa Cruz Blues Festival. This huge gathering, featuring big names in blues and roots music from far and wide, attracts thousands of revelers every year. Music fans have also been enjoying the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival since its launch in the mid 1980s. This globally renowned event has staged performances from some of the world's most prominent jazz artists.

Theater lovers have been attending Shakespeare Santa Cruz productions for longer still, and this professional company stages classic works throughout the summer, to repeated critical acclaim. Another favorite on the scene is the Santa Cruz Film Festival. Founded in 2001, this newer event is fast establishing an excellent reputation. This fascinating and increasingly popular event not only showcases hundreds of independent films from around the world but also includes a number of workshops and social events.

Foodies and lovers of culinary curiosities are particularly well catered for too, with a program of events dedicated to the world of fine cuisine and blissful beverages. Among the most famous is the Gilroy Garlic Festival, established in 1979. This wonderful celebration not only salutes the versatility of the 'stinking rose', but also provides a fabulous day out for the whole family, with live entertainment, children's area, arts and crafts displays.

The perfect combination of live music and excellent eats is no more evident than at the Cabrillo Festival of New Music. Here, Santa Cruz's residents and visitors can enjoy the sounds of some of the world's most revered musicians and explore a wealth of exceptional foods and drinks at the Cabrillo Music Art and Wine Festival. Lovers of Greek food will also be thrilled by the Santa Cruz Greek Festival, where delicious Mediterranean flavors mingle with a celebration of Greek culture, dance and crafts.

Add to these spectacular events the vast array of local wine tastings and arts festivals, the superb Santa Cruz County Fair and the many special events taking place at Roaring Camp Railroads, the options for enjoying a great day, or evening out, in the Santa Cruz area are endless.

And on those days when a rock festival, wine tasting or Civil War Battle re-enactment doesn't quite appeal, there is always the surfing, and relaxing on the beach!

Living Alone and Loving It 10 Tips to Help You Grow Into the Person Who Will Fill Your Empty Nest

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I dont know about you, but I can remember when I was broaching my teen years I would spend hours writing angry poetry in my bedroom. I was technically way too young to be writing about jaded love. But, I did. Although, my own experiences may have been limited I certainly had enough examples around me from which to deduce loves disappointments. Then, there was the subject of war and its pain, inequities, and sometimes senselessness. I wrote about that, too. Every now and then Id actually write something light and hopeful. It must have been due to the various candle scents that provided the benefits of aromatherapy. Im quite certain it wasnt Jimmie Hendrix or John Lennon providing me my fleeting optimism.

My bedroom was always my emotional haven of rest. I locked myself behind those four walls much like Anne Frank hid from the Nazis. It was that place where I could exercise my cynicism, my anger, my hopefulness, and my dreaming. My walls were plastered with McCartney, McCartney, and.ughdid I mention McCartney? If any of you do not know who McCartney is you shouldnt be reading this.

I also took time in my haven to brush my waist-length hair 100 strokes per night. I painted nails and toenails and blew cigarette smoke out my bedroom windows. Like as if my parents didnt know. I spent a lot of time trying to figure them out, too. I had time to sing along to every rock band, holding a hairbrush as my microphone as thousands of people (in my head, of course) applauded furiously at my vocal abilities.
I had time!

Then, I grew up. Sort of. But, in my desperate attempt as a female Peter Pan, I got married, had children, paid mortgages, packed lunches, ironed pretty, little dresses, buffed little, patent leather shoes, learned how to French-braid hair, learned how to English-braid hair (there actually IS a difference), attended school programs, wrote love notes on the hearts of my daughters, got divorced, signed homework, helped memorize vocabulary words, helped to collect and label leaves for a school project, helped to construct an Indian village for a school project, helped to draw and identify parts of the human lung for a school project, stayed awake nights when they suffered from high fevers and missed work the next day so I could nurse them back to health, stayed awake nights when I didnt know where the heck they were and still went to work the next day so we could all eat, planned and paid for birthday presents, graduations, bridal showers, weddings, baby showers, and Christmas presents in between it all.
I had no time for me. And, I knew it.

So, when I found myself alone for the first time in almost 25 years I was desperate to find the Peter Pan in me again. Now, I would like to address something now that some of you may be thinking so we can clear the air right up front. You may be thinking that I am a very selfish person because only selfish people crave alone time. Maybe youre thinking that I never should have had gotten married or had children if I desired so desperately to evolve as a person and that through the mothering years found it difficult at times to keep me richly alive and whole. Maybe some of you are even bold enough to think that I didnt truly have the capacity to love my children the way a mother is supposed to love them.

Maybe Im thinking that those of you who actually think these things are not brave enough to be honest with others and, more importantly, with yourselves. Every parent who has ever truly done his or her job as a mom or dad has certainly felt lost in the process. Its only natural. Parenting is tough. Its a full-time job, often interwoven with a full-time job. Its gut-wrenching. Its 24/7 for at least 25 years per child. It is also the most treasured blessing God could give us. Parenting in and of itself is a mirror that forces us to look at ourselves without the blinders for the first time in our lives. And --- if we refuse to take that hard look at ourselves --- I can promise you that our children will bring our sorry selves to our attention! And, we dont even have to ask them for their help. They volunteer it --- and, usually, with an attitude!
Praise God for our children! We would never have become who we are without them in our lives.

But, what you thought was going to last forever is now gone. The kids are gone. Theyve moved out. Now, they have children of their own. Miraculously, they are figuring out why the heck you were so tired and worried all those years. Now, theyve suddenly figured out that hats are an important wardrobe piece during the months of December through February. All of a sudden, your children want to take a nap. But, now they cant.

But, YOU can! So, lets talk.

There is absolutely NOTHING wrong when parents struggle between being a good parent and coveting time alone to continue self-development. We are supposed to be role models for our kids; not just circus clowns, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, and an ATM machine. How will they ever evolve themselves if we dont show them what evolving looks like. We need to pick up the baton we left behind 25 years ago and re-create ourselves over and over again so we can show our kids what we learned through it all. We need to show our grandchildren that lifes vibrancy doesnt stop just because the kids are gone. Lifes vibrancy continues as we embrace those grandchildren --- and, if God gives us the time on earth --- those great-grandchildren!

But, just in case youre feeling as if all of your lifes purpose has moved out and moved on --- lets think about how you can keep it going --- and, actually, end up having MORE to offer those precious souls that are no longer in your day-to-day care.

Tip #1: Revisit the hobby you gave up due to time constraints as a parent

Maybe you used to sing in a band or go to concerts or plays. Maybe you used to be a member of an acting troupe or dabble in local theatre performances. You may be one of those gifted people who work in stained glass or who can paint or draw. I dont particularly care if you paint by numbers. Just paint (!) for crying out loud --- if thats what you enjoyed doing before the kids came along. Do you have a green thumb? Then, plant a garden. Are you crafty? Then, make your Christmas presents throughout the year. If youre good with woodapply the principle in the previous sentence. If you always enjoyed writing --- whether it be poetry or prose --- pick up a pen or launch a WORD doc and get it going again. Who knows? You might become the next New York Times best author!

Tip #2: Get in shape

Maybe you used to go to the gym or play tennis or golf. Were you an avid walker or hiker? Did you enjoy yoga or dancing? There may have been a time when you were able to blame the kids or a spouse for your lack of discipline and/or free time. But, you have plenty of time now. (Youll have to muster up the disciplinemore on that later.)

Check out special discounted memberships at your local barrage of gyms. Some gyms run specials throughout the year; but, most run specials right after the Holidays and right before summer. You dont have to become the next Mr. or Ms. Universe. Just get healthier. Get more toned. If the machines arent your bag, enroll in one of the aerobics or yoga classes. Zumba is a relatively new Latino dance workout that can be learned on many levels of expertise from beginners to advanced levels. Its a fantastic workout and loads of funespecially for the lovers of Latin music!

Check out your local dance studios and sign up for a dance class two nights per week. There are all kinds of dance lessons out there --- just in case ballroom dancing isnt your speed. You can learn the Salsa, the Meringue, Country Line Dancing, East Coast Shuffle, and West Coast Shuffle. The list goes on. You dont always need a partner, as some group lessons accommodate individual students without partners. There is always the opportunity to pay a little more money and train with the dance instructor one-on-one. Thats always fun!

In most towns the YMCA provides a plethora of fitness options from exercise equipment, aerobics, Tai Chi, and Yoga classes to basketball courts, indoor tracks, and indoor swimming pools and saunas. There is a product out there --- the Swimman Waterproof IPod Shuffle. You can now do laps to music and one of my social networking friends --- an avid swimmer --- swears by it!

Never underestimate the joy of your own home as a work-out center! As long as you have a floor and you GET OFF THE COUCH you can work-out to various walking DVDs and other aerobic and toning DVDs. Immediately, youll have a group of like-minded, fitness partners right there on your television! You can go at your own pace and change routines if you invest a little money so as to provide yourself some variation. Also, for an investment of approximately $100, you can purchase a stationary bike or mini trampoline second-hand from a classified ad, plop it right in front of your TV and pedal or jog the pounds off while watching your favorite television show. I, personally, find pedaling or jogging to music much for fun. Especially, if the music is fast-paced with a good, steady beat that makes you want to move. Of course, dancing for 25 to 45 minutes to your favorite CD is also a great way to shed the pounds.

All of the suggestions here can prove to be highly effective if you commit to doing them for 25 to 45 minutes three to four times per week. Get creative! Pick an activity you LOVE TO DO and just DO IT!

Tip #3: Begin Journaling

OK. This is different than actually embarking upon writing a book. However, it wouldnt be the first time ones journal became a best seller. Its happened before. It can happen again. But, the purpose of journaling is not so much publishing it as it is an exercise in introspection and expression. Its a great stress reliever, too, and can often provide on a conscious level those answers we hold on a subconscious level.

Take a few moments each day to record that days experiences. Start with those things in your life for which you are most grateful. Focus on your blessings; not your minuses. However, write what you are truly feeling and dont judge what you write as either right or wrong; good or bad. Just write. Dont even worry about sentence fragments and/or punctuation. This isnt English class. Its journaling. If you get all stressed out about how it sounds you will defeat the purpose.
Tip #4: Become a student of Better Money Management

Unless youre already a wiz at finances (Im no psychic, but Id venture to say most of us arent), check your local community for workshops and seminars that teach the tricks of money management and investing. These can be special events that come to your town much like the visiting circus, or there may be ongoing workshops held by community colleges or your local Chamber of Commerce. Either way, you can learn a great deal at these types of events and you can feel safe in doing so because if everyone else in the room had a handle on this topic they wouldnt be at the seminar. But, the others are on their way to building wealth and you may as well hang out with those people anyway. Were talking evolving here, right? Your finances are no exception. This activity will create many opportunities on a daily basis to look at your life and, possibly, a recreation of Y.O.U.

Tip #5: Read

Whoaaa! Now, I know Ive scared the skin off of some of you. But, R.E.A.D. is an OK, four-letter word! It will NOT be a bad influence on your children and grandchildren when they come to visit you if you have to put your book down on the coffee table to open the door. Its OK if when the phone rings and the other person asked, Hi, what were you doing? you said, I was reading. Last I checked this isnt against the law.

Now, if you want to grow and change into an even more awesome person than you already are, you may want to consider reading biographies of successful people or self-improvement books which teach you skills for living better and with more purpose. Wouldnt it be really cool if you could be an example to your children and grandchildren as to how to do this?!

Tip #6: Turn Off the TV

Listen. Its my personal opinion that TV really doesnt keep us company. It keeps us stagnant. An occasional show with half decent content can be fun, can provide laughter, and --- if we get REALLY lucky --- may even offer great music or drama. But, I know way too many people who watch fictional characters every week as these characters attempt to unscrew-up their screwed up lives. Instead of watching someone else have a life --- create a life for yourself! Go to Borders and have a cup of something and browse for a good book. Chances are that if you meet someone interesting in the section youre in ---- youll have a lot in common. Strike up a conversation. Be approachable. Not for romantic reasonsfor people reasons. You have plenty of time for cultivating friendships. Remember, 20 years ago you would have sold a lung for the opportunity to get out of the house alone and hang in Borders. HANG, for heavens sake!

Tip #7: Learn a new skill

So, which word above is confusing youlearn, new, or skill? Do you have any idea how many fabulous opportunities there are in the world to learn? Many colleges, universities, and community colleges offer courses as audits. You dont even have to pay for the course because there are no credits earned ---- just information and new knowledge. These courses are offered in a variety of disciplines from religious studies to science to photography to vegan culinary skills to creative writing to windsurfing. Again, everyone loves something. And --- the really cool part about this whole idea is that it doesnt matter what anyone else thinks. Its all about YOU! You can learn how to play a better game at whatever game it is youre playing. But, you need to be PLAYING!! If its been SO long since youve thought about what it is that truly fires you up, take a moment and think back to when you were running around like a chicken with your head cut off. You were running to T-Ball games, dance recitals, pediatrician appointments, pharmacies, parent/teacher conferences, choir practices, girl scouts, and boy scouts. You were driving kids to the movies and picking them up because somehow YOUR children had you convinced that YOU were the only parent with the time and a car. (Can you believe that we believed them?)

So, what was it that you were dreaming about in those private moments in your heart when you said to yourself, Boy, if I only had more time Id love to ______________! Can you fill in the blank? THAT is what you need to go learn more about. Or, you can learn how to send video messages and audio messages within an email to your friends instead of typing a message. You can learn how to organize all of your bills online with the various software programs that are out on the market. You can learn how to make your own greeting cards. And, if you already know how to do something that other people want to learn about --- write your OWN eBook!

Tip #8: Invite friends for dinner

Yes, friends. I know you have some. Theyre the people to whom I was referring in Tip #5 who call you on the phone and interrupt your reading. They actually enjoy eating and would love a free meal at your place. But, if youre not inclined to cooking or you feel as if youd be a threat to your friends health by doing so --- invite them out for dinner and meet them at your favorite place. Chances are they have been stuck in a rut, too, and would really enjoy getting out of the house. (I can almost see those red-checkered tablecloths already.)

Tip #9: Create a Vision Board of something you desire

I have no idea what it is exactly that you would like to have in your life that isnt currently in your life. Only you would know that. But, I would challenge you to remember that everything that you do have in your life began as an idea, a dream, or a vision. If you own a home, you probably had an idea at one point in your life that you wanted to own a home. Then, over time, you went through the various stages that precede purchasing the home. You didnt just wake up one day and find a home, show up at a bank, get the money and sales agreement, and march into the presence of the seller with your offer. If it happened like that for you, then I strongly recommend you write the eBook on How to Buy a Home in One Day (Tip #7). But, like most people, finding your home was first a desire or dream and then you envisioned what type of home you would like to own. At some point --- after many challenges and strategic planning --- you became a homeowner. This is the same way we acquire anything else in life that we would like to have, do, or accomplish.

A Vision Board is nothing more than a visual format of a dream or desire. If its a tropical vacation you want, put together a poster board filled with pictures of that dream vacation destination. You can do it as a collage or just paste your pictures in a linear fashion onto the poster board. You may want a car or a boat. Or, you may have a goal in mind that is less tangible in nature, such as losing weight and gaining muscle mass or becoming a better skier, fisherman or golfer. You may desire a vocation change. What would these goals look like for you? Maybe you actually want to relocate to a warmer climate. Create a Vision Board with pictures of the exact city in which you want to relocate. Include pictures of homes, golf courses, restaurants, downtown shops, the surrounding mountains or ocean fronts, aerial views of the landscape of your favorite home town. The Vision Board is about what YOU want to achieve or receive, so there is no right or wrong way of doing it. There are also electronic versions of vision boards with slide show presentations that can be placed on your desk for frequent viewing. If you choose to utilize the poster board version, be sure to place it where you will have very frequent exposure to it on a daily basis. If you spend a lot of time on your computer, place it on your desk firmly fixed to the wall directly in front of your eyes. You will have no other choice than to look at it frequently throughout your day. It will be the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night. Believe me. You will move closer to your goal --- whatever goal you select --- just by implementing this simple idea.

By the way, creating your Vision Board doesnt have to be completed in one shot. It can be created over time. It can unfold as your desire or goal unfolds. The desire or goal will create the Vision Board and the Vision Board will help to create the desire or goal. You will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome!

Tip #10: Decide what you want to DO for the rest of your life

Decision is a BIG word! Without decision, nothing else happens. We each spend approximately eight to ten waking hours each day doing some type of work. Even for those of you who may be retired or semi-retired, there is something that gets your attention for the hours in which you are not sleeping.

If youre still working, are you really doing the type of work you love to do. Or, is it just a means to an end? Is your work nothing more than the paycheck at the end of the week? I realize that not everyone can just leave his or her job and do their lifes passion. But, for those of you who have the flexibility to do so, please take the time you are now allotted and figure it out for yourselves. Obviously, only you can decide if you can afford to this. Maybe you cant afford not to. Either way, make a decision as to how you truly want to spend each day. For those of you who must continue to work at a full-time job, maybe there is something that you would enjoy doing part-time for extra income OR, possibly, on a volunteer basis. Did you always have a passion for nursing? Do you enjoy working with geriatric patients? Do you enjoy the laughter and energy of little children? Do you love libraries, art galleries, or museums? Every community has many Para-professional and volunteer opportunities in each one of these areas. Often, hiring managers welcome the more seasoned worker when looking for extra help because they know and trust the work ethic and experience you bring to the table.

Now, Im having the feeling that many of you would love to start your own business --- maybe even on a part-time basis until it is up and running. What is that one vocation you have always wanted to do? Please dont say its too late or at my age? For one thing, its never too late. Also, if youre 60 years old now and you dont pursue your passion over the next five years, Im thinking youre still going to be 65 years old after the next five years have come to fruition. So, you may as well go for it!

So, to which empty nest are you referring? Cause if youre in it, its not empty.

2009 Debra L. Costanzo, 3 in 1 Fitness by D.L. Costanzo, LLC All Rights Reserved

Kumaon Cuisine A Perfect Blend of Nutrition and Taste

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There is diversity in every aspect of India. Be it language, culture, tradition or food, there is an essence of diversity everywhere. When it comes to food, every Indian state has a different taste, owing to its use of ingredients and ways of preparation. The cuisine of Uttarakhand also has a distinct taste, just like any other state in the country. Simple, yet delicious dishes representing the cuisine of Uttarakhand are very nutritious, thus making the cuisine a unique one. Lesser known to the rest of the country, the cuisine of Uttarakhand is an infallible blend of nutrition and taste.

A travellers delight, the Kumaon region of the state is known for its mesmerising view of the Himalayas, serene wild retreats and magnificent rivers, yet the food of the region hardly finds a reference. The culinary tradition of the region is deep-rooted in nature, as most of the dishes are cooked with ingredients that are either found naturally in the Himalayas or cultivated locally. There are several lip-smacking delicacies, which has the ability to find a prime spot in a connoisseurs list. If you havent yet tasted any of the delectable dishes from the Kumaoni cuisine, you should consider doing so on your next visit to Uttarakhand. The unsung cuisine truly deserves a mention and so I thought it would be nice if I could make people aware of the same. Here are some toothsome delicacies, which might tempt you to plan a trip to the Kumaon region at the earliest.

Aloo ke Gutke:

Prepared from boiled Pahari potatoes, Aloo ke Gutke is a typical Kumaoni snacks. This delicious delicacy is one of the most common Kumaoni dishes and its speciality lies in the way of presentation. The garnishing involves red fried chillies, coriander leaves and sometimes tomatoes. Spicy in taste, the dish is a favourite delicacy among the Kumaoni people and I can bet that after savouring this dish itll become your favourite too.

Rus:

Rus is a nutritious, yet scrumptious delicacy from the Kumaon region. A hot favourite during winters, this dish is prepared by mixing various pulses, which are a very good source of protein. The mojo of taste of the dish lies in the small amount of ghee, which needs to be put just before eating. It helps to keep the body warm in the chilling atmosphere of the region and goes well as an accompaniment with boiled rice. So next time when you visit the region, make sure that you devour this great delicacy.

Gahat ki Dal:

Gahat Dal, also known as Kulthi or horse gram has many medicinal values, especially for stomach and kidney related diseases. According to Ayurveda, Gahat seed is considered as panacea for appendicitis and kidney stones. Along with its health benefits, the dish is a tasty delight, if prepared authentically. Normally served with steamed rice, Gahat ki Dal helps keep the body warm in the cold weather of the Kumaon region. Arent you tempted to taste the dish yet?

Sisunak Saag ki Sabji:

With high nutritious value and delicious taste, Sisunak Saag ki Sabji is an important dish in the Kumaoni cuisine. Prepared from the tender leaves of Sisunak Saag (nettle leaves), it is a green vegetable dish, which is quite common among the people of Kumaon region. The saag is locally known as bicchu ghaas and can be found prepared in every household of the region.

Bhang ki Chutney:

Chutney is an integral part of the Kumaoni cuisine and Bhang ki Chutney is a real show stealer among the lot. The irresistible fresh aroma and the tangy tamarind taste of the chutney make it the perfect accompaniment to go with any dish of the region. Prepared from Hemp Seeds mixed with cumin seeds, garlic, tamarind and salt, this chutney is one of the most favourite dishes in the entire state of Uttarakhand.

Since, the list is endless I could not mention all the delicious dishes from the region, which I may pen down in the days to come. However, I can bet that after reading this piece, you are craving for some luscious Kumaoni dishes. So, on your next visit to the region, make sure to treat your taste buds with some of the mouth-watering delicacies of the region and spice up your Himalayan experience. Bon Appetit!

Kitchen Organizers that are Ideal for Small Spaces

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If you find yourself shuffling aimlessly through drawers full of mismatched spatulas, egg slicers and garlic presses in search of a whisk, you may have a problem greater than a botched souffl. Fortunately, with thousands of fantastic kitchen organizers just a few mouse clicks away, there is hope for even the most clutter-prone and messy of home chefs. Here are some great products to extract the mess from your mess kit.

Under Sink Sliding Drawers

One of the most clutter-prone areas of any kitchen lies directly beneath the sink. Cut through a sea of half-empty years-old cleaning products, sponges and other supplies with a set of under sink sliding drawers. Featuring wire compartments specially sized to wrangle all your supplies, these simple yet effective drawers will keep all your products in order and save you the trouble of digging through the whole cabinet to find what you need.

Slim Slide Out Pantry

The clever kitchen organizer makes use of even the smallest spaces and a slide out slim pantry is the perfect opportunity to do so. Built to fit into some tight spots such as the space between your refrigerator and your cabinets, the slim slide out pantry is a great place to store canned goods, dry goods and more.

Under Shelf Rack

If you find yourself struggling to find a home for small items like boxes of sandwich baggies or saran wrap, an under shelf rack is the perfect solution. Able to slide onto just about any shelf, these racks create a new storage area for items that just do not fit in. For larger spaces, multiple racks can be combined to create a whole new section of shelving with no tools in seconds.

Spice Stack and Spice Clip Set

Adventurous cooks have a knack for accumulating healthy collections of exotic spices and those spices have a knack for taking up space. If you have been dealing with a sea of aromatic powders and flakes, a spice stack can save you lots of space and time. With separated compartments just the right size to accept most spices, the spice stack stores your favorite flavors on their sides in handy pull-out drawers.

The Spice Clip Set alternatively keeps all your spices in plain view, each attached to the back of any cupboard door with handy clips. You will never need to forgo the flavor in any experimental dishes again with such a well-arranged arsenal.

Adjustable Door Rack

Do not let any nooks or crannies go to waste in your quest to organize your kitchen. Another prime yet discreet spot for expanding your storage capacity is behind a closet or basement door with an adjustable door rack. With the capacity to hold shelf after shelf of canned, boxed and other items, these versatile racks slip quickly over any door top to extend your pantry instantly.

Pan Tree and Pot Lid Holder

One of the most commonly troubled areas of any kitchen is the pot and pan cupboard. If clanging through a pile of jumbled pots and pans of all sizes and types in search of just the right pot is a part of your pre-dinner ritual, you may consider the pan tree a lifesaver. Made of durable plastic, the pan tree can fit into most cabinets and can accommodate 14 pieces of cookware on its convenient hooks and racks.

Once your pots and pans have found their proper homes, it is only fitting to give their respective lids a well-arranged place to call their own. A good pot lid holder can install easily on the back of your pot and pan cupboard door and keeps all your lids right where you need them in thoughtful bins.

Shelf Pot Rack
Another great storage solution for errant pots and pans employs vertical space. A shelf pot rack doubles as a small shelf and a place to hang cookware so that your favorite pans will always be on display and within reach. Shelf pot racks come in many sizes to match your needs and install quickly directly into drywall without requiring a stud.

Stackable Recycling Bins

When space is limited in the kitchen, every little bit helps. One indispensible space hog in the kitchen that could benefit from a little intelligent design is the recycle bin. Stackable recycling bins, however, make it possible to banish that ugly municipal recycling to the garage permanently. Featuring a sleek, odor reducing design and color-coded labels, you can stack as many bins as you need to separate all your recyclables before trash day.

With a few thoughtful and innovative organizers and gadgets, you'll be ready for any culinary occasion at a moment's notice, and best of all, with no mess! So, get your mouse to clicking and straighten up your kitchen today!

Annamarya Scaccia is a freelance writer who writes about kitchen organizers .

Key Account Management 7 Tactics That Never Fails

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Not all customers are created equal, in the profitability they bring to you and in the volume that they buy from you. Some of your clients have the critical impact on your business. They perhaps your highest profit customers, or must significant national/international accounts, or your largest customer.

The question as an account manager is, do you practice account management strategies in your business? Do you know what key account tactics are how and why you should manage them?

Let's first understand the definition of key account management followed by strategies of efficient business to business sales relationship management.

 - The primary role of key account management is to focus on those accounts that epitomize an enormous percentage of significant business measure be it specific product    sales, profitability, overall sales volume, national account status and more.

 Key accounts possess a great deal of power in any relationship with their suppliers. It is your responsibility to manage that power and build a relationship that is a balanced  partnership.

 You will have to add key account strategies when you create your sales program. Ensure the plan contains a worst case scenario; losing at least one of your key accounts and  the manner in which you will handle that loss. Create a scenario plan and analysis that can allow you to address survival results.

Seven key account management strategies

                                                                1. Price incentives, volume rebates or discounts everyone does it, and everyone expects it.

2. For the key account, customize your services or products. For instance, private labeling or tailoring of actual features of products/services for the critical account.

3. Set up cross-business initiatives and teams to improve services, such as quality improvement teams, product development teams, and branding efforts, etc.

4. Dedicate the internal staff to support the key account, for instance, shipper or customer service representative. In other words, create a single point of contact for the key account.

5. Set up priority order program for your key account.

6. Always try to match your relationship with a key account.

7. Provide fulfillment, invoicing, inventory, integrated delivery, and re-order points.

The efficient key account programs substantially enhance the competence level of an organization. For instance, targeted sales plan, optimized order scheduling and inventory management, improved sales efficiency, focused communications and streamlined processes.

A flawless account management program not only limits itself to profits and sales volume but equally focus on complexity or simplicity, of providing a service, geographical closeness, long-term relationship and volume growth potential.

The goal of an account manager is not only to retain the accounts but also to earn considerable profits from the account. To build a stable business to business selling environment, it is essential to create powerful exit barriers so that key accounts find it hard to leave.

A word of advice on key account management

KAM executions require years, not months. Providers who fail at KAM (Key Account Management) often think of it as being an initiative inside the sales department. This strategy is doomed to failure. KAM is a dedication to meet this guarantee and, to work differently with particular precedence customers, support and other provider departments must comprehend key account management. In case, a vital account is guaranteed precedence use of services or pressing merchandises, it is Businesses who will supply that, not Sales. 

In a nutshell, for efficient business to business sales relationship management, the account manager must bring such strategies on board that exhibit exclusive benefits to key accounts. By creating a robust key account management program that helps both your business and your customer, the organization can establish a foundation of long-term B2B sales relationship.

Jamaica Private Tours

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Jamaica is an island that offers something special for everyone. The northern coast of Jamaica is loaded with excursions, that are suited for every type of visitors to enjoy. Regardless of the nature of your vacation, whether you arrived on a cruise or by air. Or, if you will be a guest for a few hours or for several days; Your accommodation could be at one of the many all-inclusive resorts on the island, at a villa in the hills or by the sea; there is undoubtedly something for you.
Jamaica is an intriguing island with a rich history that has given birth to Reggae Music and gifted a delicious array of culinary selections to include the famed, Jerk Chicken, Sumptuous Beef Patties, warm and friendly people with infectious smiles. It is the land of beautiful beaches, rolling mountains and majestic waterfalls. It is also known for its great coffee, Blue Mountain, rum and fast runners. Whatever adventure you are looking for you can find it in Jamaica.

Like other tourist destinations you may hear of, or may have visited, transportation is an important part of the vacation experience. There are usually several options available for travel when in Jamaica. On one hand, there are big tour coach buses in Jamaica that offer tours to many of the popular attractions. These tours are normally good, but can loose the great-effect, especially because there are too many personalities to be managed. They usually lack flexibility and so it somewhat more ridged. On these group tours, there is normally a schedule, but the tour can sometimes go at a slower pace than is expected, and so can be a bit infuriating and inconvenient for as some persons.

It is always great to have choices, so, on the other side of the coin, there is the private tours catering to your unique and specialized needs. For most guests, this is certainly a better experience because you get to enjoy the company of your group members in a more intimate space; you all get to control the outcome of your adventure. Customized private tours Jamaica permit guests to touch, feel and see the culture of the island in a way that is not available when you travel on group tours. Tours are enhanced when there is a private driver who will more or less become a friend for the day. The treats are better because the focus is totally on your party regardless of the size.

Each traveler has different interests and has peculiar ways of having fun. Being from different walks of life, and having different perspectives on life, your tours should be able to accommodate and reflect that too. Considering this, a small tweak on a private tour could make all the difference- this is what a private tour offers and much, much more.

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It Is Never Too Late For Spring Break In Key West

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The ironic thing about this year's calendar is, thanks to Easter being early, most colleges and schools will finish their spring breaks before spring has really sprung. This is good news for people who want to take a tropical island vacation before it is too late. Now is the perfect time to visit Key West, Florida and take advantage of all the wonderful things it has to offer.

Anyone who has ever visited Key West before will say that the weather this time of the year is the perfect time to make it your choice of tropical island destination vacations. The humidity is gone, the temperatures are in the mid 80's during the day and high 70's at night, there are warm tropical breezes blowing all the time, and the average monthly rainfall is just around an inch. Best of all, it is like Mother Nature wants people to enjoy their vacations as much as possible, so what rain does fall tends to come in the early morning. When you wake up, refreshed from a sound sleep in tropical paradise, it is like the world has been washed clean for your next day of adventure.

And there are plenty of adventures to choose from, no matter what your level of thrill seeking is. There are numerous beaches to enjoy, from laying back and listening to the waves to exploring a Civil War era fort. There are several different charters to take you out to the only barrier reef in North America, where you can choose from scuba diving, snorkeling or experiencing it from a glass bottom boat. There are jet ski tours that take you around the island, parasailing adventures that float you above the island and, for those who are truly fearless, even the opportunity to jump out of a plane and land on the island.

All of these different adventures will work up an appetite, and that is when the world famous Key West restaurants get the chance to show off their excellence. Attracting chefs from all around the world, Key West has given rise to what is being called New Island Cuisine. One of the latest trends to emerge in the culinary world, this dining style combines traditional methods of food preparation with the ingredients that Key West and the Caribbean are known for: exotic fruits and vegetables, tantalizing spices and the freshest seafood anywhere in the world.

Winter is running out and soon spring will be here, and along with it, all of the responsibilities of mowing the lawn, trimming the hedges and painting the house. Before it is too late, take the time to plan your very own tropical island vacation spring break celebration. Say goodbye to winter the best way possible: from a sandy beach with a drink in your hand.

It Is Easy to Start Repair, But It Is Hard to Stop It How to Change the Interior Without Repair

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If you are not yet ready for large-scale transformations in the apartment, but familiar interior scene bothered and your long for novelty, use a few simple tips to update the interior, which will help to transform your dwelling without excessive costs.

1. Before you change anything in your environment, clear your field of operation. Walk through the apartment and take a critical view of the stuff, from small trinkets and clothing to large pieces of furniture. Do you really need all of them? Maybe some of them are outdated, lost their appearance, and it is time to part with them?

As soon as you get rid of the old and non-functional items, you will breathe easier in the apartment. In addition, you will get a place to implement new ideas.

2. Change your curtains. Window design has a great influence on the mood in the room, so, the room can be transformed by a simple change of curtains. Depending on the texture of fabrics, color choice and style of curtains, the room can be made more elegant, bright, energetic or, on the contrary, you can create a relaxing atmosphere.

Unusual accessories for curtains, for example, pickups made in the form of flowers or children's toys, suspensions of colored beads, of hearts, improvised embroidered ribbons and even leather straps can become an attention grabber in window decoration. The main thing is to keep a sense of proportion and follow the general style of the room.

3. Textiles offer many opportunities for interior updating. Changing the covers on furniture and cushions, applying a new bedspread, you can quickly and easily change the look of the room.

Handmade fans should pay particular attention to sofa cushions. Patterns of vibrant colors, decorative cushion covers made in the quilting technique, cushions embroidered in Oriental style and other items help to create new accents in the interior.

The replacement of floor coverings is fraught with difficulties, but you can put a bright carpet on the floor in the living room or bedroom. It is an easy task. Like curtains or cushions, it also helps to set the mood in the interior.

4. Lighting, as it is known, has a significant impact on the perception of the interior. It is not necessary to change the main chandelier in the room (although it can be helpful as well), but you can add light, hanging sconces on the wall, setting one or two desk lamps or a large floor lamp, accentuating certain elements, for example, in order to highlight a shelf with mementos.

5. Paintings, posters, murals, family photos, as well as vases, figurines and other accessories will decorate the interior, create bright accent in the decoration of rooms and vary the familiar environment. You can use new things, but sometimes it is enough to move and hang the existing picture or rearranged a vase, so they are again in the spotlight.

Interesting interior stickers will help to create a new image or just add a touch of humor in everyday life.

6. No doubt, changing around can provoke a little "housewarming party". When habitual objects change their location, it creates the effect of novelty. However, these changes, like any other, must be for good, so it is important to consider the functional arrangement of furniture, carefully measure the room, draw up a clear plan before its embarking.

7. Have you decided to go further than replacing the dcor or rearrangement of bedroom furniture? It is possible to refurbish the finish without ambitious renovations.

Repaint of walls is an effective way. This will require some effort, but when minor scrapes and scratches disappear under layers of paint, the room will gain a fresh, updated look. Besides, it will change completely the impression of interior: you seem to get into another house. At least, "refurbishment" can be limited by one wall, for example, you can paint it in color of your favorite carpet, creating new color accents.

The similar technique is also applied with wallpaper. If you don`t want to change wallpaper in all rooms, you can buy 1-2 rolls and change wallpaper only on one stretch of the wall. Just don't forget: to have a success, it is necessary to pick up such a color and pattern that will blend in with other furniture.

Finally, you can repaint the mirror frame or legs of your dining table and stools, decorate with decoupage or paint an old chest of drawers, change the upholstery of sofas and armchairs, replace handles on doors of a closet, etc. Your imagination can tell you what other changes are required to create a cozy, bright interior; and good taste will help you to move in the right direction.

Israel Tourist Destinations For Fantastic Holiday Trip

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Israel is a fascinating country which is located on the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is also a pilgrimage spot for Muslims, Jews and Christians. Israel has a variety of landscapes, people, climates and history. Israel tourist destinations provide a huge variety of pilgrimage to tourists.

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, also known as the city of the Bible. Jerusalem is sacred place for three religions; Judaism, Islam and Christianity. The Western Wall (The Kotel) is a sacred site for the Jews. In order to walk in the footsteps of Jesus many Christians visit Jerusalem. Dome of the Rock is a Muslim holy site. Jerusalem is also home to Yad Va-Shem which is an official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Jerusalem is in fact one of the major Israel tourist destinations.

Tel Aviv located in the Mediterranean coast is the second largest city in Israel. Ben Gurion International Airport of Tel Aviv is the largest international airport of Israel. Some popular places of attractions in Tel Aviv are; Rabin Square, Beit Ha Tefutsot, Yarkon Park, Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, King Albert Square, Central Bus Station and many more. Tel Aviv is also famous for shopping.

Nazareth located in north of Israel is a beautiful city. It is also known as the home of Joseph and Mary. Muslims and Christians live here in harmony. Some important places to visit in Nazareth are; El Mas-Jad El Abiad, Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation, El-Babour, and St. Joseph's Church.

Dead Sea offers various baths, spas and hot springs which attracts many tourists every year. Some popular ones are; Mineral Beach, Neve Midbar, Ein Bokek, Ein Gedi Spa and whirl pool of Khamam Tse'elim. Eilat is the Red Sea beach with fancy night life and high quality hotels. In its local coral reef tourists can enjoy scuba-diving and snorkeling. Elite Mountains are high granite mountains which are red in color and are a favorite place for hikers. These Israel tourist destinations are meant for those who are either looking for some adventure or just want to relax on the beaches.

Israeli cuisine has adopted different styles of Jewish cuisines. Traditional dishes are basically kept kosher. In fact the cooking methods and culinary traditions of Israel span more than three thousand years of history. Some of the important cuisines of Israel are; Blintzes (thin and flat pancake rolled around with filling), Cholent (stew of beans, barley, beef and potatoes), Gefilte Fish (fish balls made of finely minced carp and pike, served in their own jelly) and Kishke (peppery bread crumbs, chicken fat and onions prepared like a sausage).

Therefore it is a known fact that Israel tourist destinations attract people from different sects and religions from the different parts of the world.

Indian Rice

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I use the term to differentiate from other types of rice which are used around the world such as the sticky rice used in Japan or the stuff we use to make glutenous rice puddings. The rice used in most Indian cooking is long grained rice and there are a few common varieties. And since it is possible that this species originated in Northern India, the term Indian rice seems appropriate-

The various kinds of rice form the staple food for about half of the world's population. It is eaten extensively all over the South and East of Asia as well as in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the West Indies. In terms of grain production it is second only to maize. As a rough guide to its importance, the Chinese word for rice is the same and their word for food.

History

It is believed that the basic plant (oryza sativa, like you're interested) has been growing in Asia for as much as 5,000 years and maybe more. In India it first appeared in the north east and it can still be found growing wild as a perennial grass in Nepal and some parts of Assam. The plant may also be indigenous to China and other Asian counties or may have been spread by trade.

It was almost certainly domesticated over 4000 years ago and then spread throughout India, then Asia and then to the rest of the world (by 1700 it had reached America).

Anything this old and this important always has cultural as well as culinary significant, and rice is associated with fertility and prosperity (which is why we throw it at weddings).

Cultivation

It is a member of the grass family (like wheat and barley but it grows anywhere from 3 to 6 feet high) so it is a cereal grain.

For its cultivation all rice including Indian rice needs fairly specific climatic conditions or the ability to simulate them. The seedlings are often planted underwater, or the fields flooded shortly afterwards. This is to protect the growing plant from weeds and vermin and is simply the cheapest form of weed and pest control; it is not actually essential to growing the crop. The plants do, however, require lots and lots of water in the early part of growth, followed by continuous hot dry weather (so we've not a cat in hell's chance of growing it in the UK).

Types of Indian rice

Outside India countries have many different varieties often to suit local culinary tastes, For example Japanese sushi and sashimi use a short grained variety (Japonica) which becomes sticky when cooked. Other short or medium grained varieties are used for various purposes in America, the UK, the West. I will just stick with the common Indian rice varieties here.

For a food that is essentially quite bland, there are an astonishing number of different varieties. You may think Basmati is a variety - no there are about a dozen variants of Basmati. It is thought that there are over 40,000 varieties of cultivated rice as the scientists continually try to improve flavour, yields, disease resistance and so on.

Important Tips On Raising Wagyu Cattle

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Because Wagyu beef is such a prized culinary delicacy, it is not surprising that the process of raising Wagyu cattle is one that relies on a combination of science, hard work, fastidiousness, and a deep respect for the animal. Wagyu beef is well-known for its strikingly tasty meat and the high degree of marbling that results in a succulent melt-in-your-mouth experience. In fact, the fat in Wagyu beef is primarily monounsaturated fat that melts at room temperature. This makes Wagyu beef the perfect meat for those who have to subscribe to low-cholesterol diets.

Wagyu or, literally, Japanese cow, refers to several of Japan's domestic beef breeds. These include Japanese red, Japanese black, Japanese polled black, and Japanese short-horn. Japanese black is the most numerous, comprising almost 95 percent of the total Wagyu inventory in Japan. Japanese black is horned, medium in size, has brown or black hair, and fetches high prices for its tender, flavorful meat with extensive fat marbling.

In Japan, where raising Wagyu cattle originated, there are several important factors and processes that are adhered to. First, pure breeding is followed; crossbreeding occurs but only rarely. The process of raising Wagyu cattle involves two independent operations: the cow-calf operation and the fattening operation. Cow-calf operation is done in many small farms through artificial insemination. The fattening of the cows occurs through long-term grain feeding. The cow-calf operation occurs between 0 months (calving) and 8 to 10 months, when the cows are sold at auction. The cows are then fattened up before they are slaughtered between 28 to 30 months. Long grain feeding is performed from 19 to 20 months at small-lot or individually managed farms. This part of raising Wagyu cattle results in cows that have bigger finishing weight and more extensive degrees of marbling.

Those who practice the traditional methods of raising Wagyu cattle have a few trade "secrets". These include feeding the cows beer to increase their appetite. In the months of August, September, and October, cows tend to lose their appetites because of the intense heat. To combat this, farmers give each cow a bottle of beer every day until its appetite returns. Farmers also give the cows regular massages with oil to increase the distribution of the subcutaneous fat in the meat. This results in more tender Wagyu beef. Other management practices include restricting the cows' levels of exercise to prevent their meat from becoming tough, and feeding the animals a high-energy, low-bulk diet. These lead to a carcass that has cherry red meat with a high degree of fine marbling and pure white fat.

The production of high-quality Wagyu beef depends on a breeding system that involves the selection of high-performance bulls and the broad utilization of superbulls, as well as a fattening technique that relies on consistent research and development and sophisticated management. These practices that are employed in raising Wagyu cattle result in the tastiest, most succulent, and most tender meat that is preferred by chefs, food experts, and gourmands all over the world.

Importance of Photo Identification and its Supplies

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In todays world photo identification is very important whether you are traveling out of station or overseas having some photo ID important that will keep you safe and secure. Photo Ids normally show name and picture, but in some cases, it shows very important information i.e. youre driving license shows your age, address along with your name. It can be helpful for you to keep it if you are going to buy alcohol or buying tobacco products.

Usage of photo cards

Photo ID cards can be used for various purposes, and it all depends on the type of card and how they can be used. Some of the most commonly used photo ID cards are national identity cards, driving licenses and workplace or university cards. Using any of the cards mentioned above Identity of a person can be proven.

Benefits of Photo Cards

Keeping the Identity card can bring many benefits and few of them are

To prove age whenever needed i.e. buying alcohol, tobacco or entering a night club

To prove Identity like in Banks or security checkpoints

To prove that you are eligible to drive a vehicle

Security and sense of community

Security of a workplace or office is very important, and it is normally associated with the reputation of the company. Staff wearing their ID badges shows that company does not tolerate any laziness on the security of its establishment. If employees are wearing ID badges, it creates a sense of community among them and it also helps the staff members to each out for each other easily including senior members of the staff.  If someone is in the workplace without ID badge, any security guard can ask him for the reason he is on the premises.

Fraud Reduction

The main reason behind the excess application of Photo Identity card around the globe is to reduce the identification frauds. Photo Cards helps keep confidential information secure, and its released only to the person who it belongs to.

Photo ID supplies

Making an ID card without a photo is easy but adding a photo increases the level of security as well as systems used to make an ID card. It also reduces the risk of ID card getting stolen because of the photo it is useless for anyone else.  Any firm needs to have all the essentials to make an employee badge or ID card whether they make it single sided or double sided. Fargo C50 single-sided direct to the card are economical and user-friendly. If you choose all entire cards printing system of Fargo, it will save you a lot of money. They provide all in ribbons, supplies, and software as well.  You can also enjoy environment-friendly ribbons and save ion your cartridge refill in the long run. ID Wholesaler is the best place to buy all the supplies relating to the printing and installation of photo ID card printing. The company also sells Dual sided, laminating and retransfer printers from Magicard, Evolis, Zebra, IDP and data card printers. ID Wholesaler also sells photo ID systems of all four types, and you can get massive discounts by using ID wholesaler promo codes on your purchase. Any company issuing Photo Id card to their employees or visitors needs to have a software for tracking of employees i.e. check in, check out or attendance of the employees.  Best software to use for this purpose are cloud badging, Asure Id and card studio which are also on reduced price at ID Wholesaler. Id wholesaler also sells Tripods, Camera backdrops, Card holders badge clips, and badge reels. You can also buy data capture products like barcode scanner, fingerprint scanner or signature capture from ID Wholesaler