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Women's Perfume

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Each one of us has some perfumes that suit us better than others. Individual pH levels determine the reaction of the ingredients contained in the fragrance. Those of us with oily skin will retain the fragrance for a longer time on account of the greater natural moisture. Our unique body chemistry causes each perfume to react differently on different people. Women's perfumes must not be selected merely on the brand name and fancy bottles. Perfumes when applied to the pressure points can go a long way in keeping you enveloped in a cloud of fragrance. Applying perfume to the insides of your wrists, insides of your elbows and back of your knees and the neck and collarbone is also effective. Layering your perfume may help in retaining the fragrance for a longer time. A little perfume on your feet can also be a good idea. The art of applying perfume lies in creating a tantalizing feeling without saturating the olfactory senses. Ideally perfume must be applied an hour before going out since it leaves enough time for the fragrance to blend with the skin's natural oils. Do not apply perfume on costume jewelry since it can strip off the coating. Choose perfumes that complement your natural body odor. Wear stronger perfumes in winter, as the cold weather tends to reduce the strength of a fragrance. You can change your perfume for different seasons.

History of Perfumes

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Since ancient times, products that enhanced the smell of the body have been used. The ancient Egyptians used many scented creams and emollients during their ritual baths. Aromatic gums from China were in great demand in Europe. Burning of incense was a religious ritual followed in many cultures. Egyptians anointed their dead with scents of honey and cinnamon. Persia, India and Arabia also used herbs and flowers as an integral part of their culture. Perfumed oils served as cosmetics and were also used for their medicinal properties. Soon perfumery became an industry with various olfactory categories such as floral, woody, aromatic and oriental. Perfumes differ from eau de toilettes and colognes in the amount of concentration of oils in them. Perfumes have the highest levels of concentration. Since the oils are the most expensive ingredients, higher levels of concentration mean more expensive products. These days synthetic ingredients are being widely used to create an array of fragrances heady and mesmerizing. A sizeable chunk of perfumes are created with synthetic chemicals and natural oils are added in miniscule proportions to add to the richness of the product. Perfumes are made of perfume oil, alcohol and water. Perfumes are created with care by 'noses', who are skilled in the art of blending different essences.

Benefits of Yoga

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Yoga is a system of personal development that focuses on the body, mind and spirit. Breathing and meditation can ensure peace of mind and physical well-being. Yoga means 'to join together or union' and is seen as a powerful tool to bring about balance and harmony between the body and mind. Breathing exercises or pranayama helps in revitalizing the body and mind thereby leaving you refreshed and calm. The benefits of Yoga have made it a popular health and fitness practice the world over. We examine the various benefits that accrue from yogic asanas and also understand the underlying principles of Hatha yoga, Kundalini yoga, Tantric yoga, ashtanga yoga and Bikram Yoga.
The fundamental purpose of yoga is to foster harmony in the body, mind, and environment. Practicing Yoga has innumerable benefits:

• Increasing flexibility
• Increasing lubrication of the joints, ligaments and tendons
• Massaging of ALL organs of the body
• Complete detoxification
• Excellent toning of the muscles
• Mood moderation and peace of mind
• Posture perfection
• Improved digestion
• Lesser stored fat
• Healing injured back muscles
• Speeding time to recover from an injury
• Preventing re-injury

Yoga can be instrumental in inculcating self-discipline and improving concentration and memory. It can be beneficial when practiced by young people so that they can keep their natural flexibility over the years. Teenagers can gain inner strength to help them cope with stressful and negative influences and also maintain their youthful flexibility. Older people find that gentle yoga asanas relieve problems such as poor circulation and arthritis.

It has been noticed that yoga can relieve pregnant women of problems such as backache and depression as well as provide relief during labor. Deep breathing enables complete relaxation and promotes sound sleep. It promotes inner harmony and brings about mental clarity. The stretching exercises ensure that all muscles and joints are stretched and the organs are well supplied with blood. Yoga also benefits and complements sporting activities too. It trains the practitioners to make full use of their breathing apparatus and increase lung capacity. The focus is on looking inward and feeling better.

BEAUTY

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Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder…. So goes the popular adage! For centuries, women have used various natural beauty aids to improve the condition of their hair and skin and enhance their natural allure. Well, we don't go the Cleopatra way these days and soak ourselves in tubs of milk but nevertheless; we have the option of wide range of beauty products to suit every woman. Beauty salons provide beauty services that help a woman put her best foot forward. You can pamper your nails, hair and skin with relaxing treatments that will treat damaged hair, acne and problem skin, to name a few.

Our Beauty section has been carefully created to address beauty related queries. Lustrous locks are not that elusive - they can be yours. The Hair section will guide you through the hair care routine that you can follow. Use our hairstyle finder to search for the right hairstyle for yourself. Understand the causes for various hair-related problems. Find out how to keep wrinkles at bay. We carry a series of articles on different types of skin as well as make up to suit all age groups and racial types. Make up is the art of playing up your features to best advantage. You will find natural beauty tips that can address most of your skincare woes.

Every woman has her own innate beauty. All the natural beauty tips and makeup products can merely enhance it. Looking good is a lot about feeling good. Feeling positive about yourself will go a long way in enhancing your appearance. The trick lies in bringing out the best in You!

Aromatherapy Massage

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An aromatherapy massage session can involve just a face and head massage or a full body massage. A typical aromatherapy massage can last about 90 minutes and costs around $25 to $45. Those suffering from varicose veins, fractures, bruises, swellings and infection must not go in for the massage. Pregnant women must consult their doctor before resorting to an aromatherapy massage. During the massage, the aromas are detected by the nerve endings in the nose and signals are passed to the limbic system in the brain.

An important part of the limbic system governing the pituitary gland controls release of hormones throughout the body. Many mental and emotional benefits are gained by the neurochemicals that are released. Additionally, the small molecules of essential oils are absorbed throughout the skin. They then dissolve in the natural body fats and fluids. This allows them to flow around the body and aid relaxation, detoxification and regeneration. Aromatherapy massage improves blood circulation, increases the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the cells. The immune system is also stimulated by improved tissue drainage and better lymphatic flow.

Massage therapy has shown benefits for chronic conditions such as stress, insomnia, menstrual problems, menopausal symptoms, hypertension, muscle spasm, joint stiffness, low energy and fatigue. Muscular pain and tension can be relieved with effective massage strokes with the appropriate blend of oils. PMS, migraine and digestive problems can also be alleviated. Muscle toning, weight gain and weight loss are also tackled with the right blend of essential oils.

Aromatherapy Oils

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Aromatherapy oils work on our sense of smell. When essential oils are inhaled, olfactory receptor cells are stimulated and the impulse is transmitted to the emotional center of the brain or 'limbic system'. This system is connected to areas of the brain linked to memory, breathing and blood circulation as well as the endocrine glands, which regulate hormone levels in the body. Oils used in aromatherapy are concentrated essences that are extracted from aromatic plants. Aromatherapy essential oils are used alone or in combination to achieve the desired effect.

Some of the better-known aromatherapy oils are extracted from nutmeg, lemon, lime, lavender, fir, sage, pine, sandalwood and basil. These essential aromatherapy oils soak through cell membranes and diffuse through the blood and tissues. The oils penetrate through the hair follicles and sweat glands. These oils are able to easily penetrate through the cells on account of their smaller molecular structure. Aromatherapy oils are known to possess anti bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Some oils possess hormone-like properties that help the body regain balance. The oils of clary sage and fennel are used for their estrogenic effect. Aromatherapy works upon the central nervous system thereby relieving feelings of anxiety and stress and depression. The beauty benefits gained from aromatherapy oils are also many.

The methods used to extract essential oil are time consuming and expensive and require a high degree of expertise. It takes more than 220 pounds of rose petals to produce merely 4 or 5 teaspoon of oil. Due to the large quantity of plant material required, pure essential oils are expensive. Since they are highly effective, a few drops of essential oil can produce the required effect. There is no dearth of synthetic oils available but these do not possess the healing power of aromatherapy essential oils.

History of Aromatherapy

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Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils or essential oils. Essential oils are in fact the pure 'essence' of a plant. They have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. There are more than 90 varieties of essential oils. Aromatherapy is a method of natural healing that dates back 6000 years. The Greeks, Romans, Chinese, Indians, Persians and ancient Egyptians used aromatherapy oils.

The Chinese and the Egyptians were the first to understand its power. The Chinese used aromatic plants by burning them to create harmony and balance. According to ancient Egyptian scriptures, Imhotep -the Egyptian god of medicine and healing recommended fragrant oils for bathing, massaging and embalming the dead. Egyptians invented a rudimentary distillation machine that allowed for the crude extraction of cedarwood oil. Hippocrates, commonly called the 'father of medicine' practiced fumigations for both aromatic and medicinal benefits. He used aromatherapy baths and scented massage and utilized aromatic fumigation to rid Athens of the plague. These oils were known not just for their aroma but their anti-inflammatory properties and capacity to heal wounds.

In the 16th century and 17th century, essential oils were distilled and sold at apothecaries and perfuming became a big industry. Women had special bottles created by their jewelers to hold their treasured perfume. The 19th century saw the isolation of the major constituents of essential oils. It was in 1928 that aromatherapy in its present form gained prominence. The French Rene Maurice Gattefosse coined the term aromatherapy for the therapeutic use of essential oils. He noticed that lavender oil helped in healing his burnt hand without leaving any scars. With the growing resurgence to harness the power of natural products, essential aromatherapy oils are being used for therapeutic, cosmetic and aromatic benefit.

The Top Energy Efficient Chest Freezers 2008

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When researching energy efficient appliances, we often turn to the recommendations of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The ACEEE continues to publish helpful information about all sorts of appliances, including freezers. The ninth edition of their Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings, published in fall 2007, contains helpful information about selecting a freezer.
The most efficient type of freezer is the chest freezer. This is because a chest freezer opens from the top, and cold air (which is heavier than warm air) does escape easily from a chest freezer. The weight of the lid also helps to seal chest freezers tightly. Chest freezers are 10% to 25% more efficient than upright freezers. One useful thing to know about U.S. freezers is they’re almost all manufactured by three companies: Frigidaire (owned by Electrolux), W.C. Wood (based in Canada) and Haier (based in China). Frigidaire makes freezers under the Frigidaire and Gibson names, and makes some freezers for Kenmore and GE. W.C. Wood makes freezers for Amana, Magic Chef, some units for Maytag, Danby and Whirlpool. Haier makes freezers for GE, Kenmore, some units for Maytag and Amana in addition to selling some models under its own name.
So many times customer are paying a premium for a differently branded freezer. For example, Frigidaire freezers sometimes cost more than GE freezers and Maytag freezers may fetch a premium over a W.C. Wood freezer.
Recently, the US Department of Energy launched the Recycle My Old Fridge campaign that encourages Americans to recycle their old, inefficient refrigerators. The web site includes a calculator so users can determine how much energy their current refrigerator consumes, what they can save by replacing it with a new Energy Star model, and where they can take the old fridge to be recycled locally.

Top Rated Pressure Cookers

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Pressure cookers are efficient cooking devices – they are up to 70% more efficient than conventional pots. Their lids are built to completely seal the pot so that the contents can boil easily inside the pot. Food cooks faster because the liquid inside rises to a higher temperature before boiling. Cooking times can be reduced by a factor of three or four. Choose a stainless steel pressure cooker instead of aluminum one because the stainless steel does not interact with the food. So what are the top rated pressure cookers?
The best pressure cooker review comes from the editors of Cook’s Illustrated magazine, who put six pressure cookers through rigorous tests. We read other good review in Gourmet and Organic Garden magazine. Most reviewers agree that the Swiss company Kuhn Rikon is the top manufacturer of pressure cookers. The Washington Post asked Lorna Sass, author of three pressure cooker cookbooks, which models she recommends. She like the Kuhn Rikon’s Duromatic cookers for their integrated lid-locking and five safety-release systems. If you are looking for an inexpensive cooker, consider a Presto pressure cooker. Buyers say its a good cooker for the price. It comes with a 12-year warranty and features include a locking handle and pressure-release indicator.

Portable Solar Chargers

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I receive a lot of email from people asking about solar chargers. I haven’t reviewed them previously because they generally only useful if you are going to very remote locations. Portable solar chargers tend to be pricey and they can take a while to get things charged. The best portable charge are flexible, thin-film solar cells. These cells can be folded and packed away easily. Brunton makes a good range of flexible solar cells that use CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide) instead of the usual silicon. The Brunton Solaris 26 is a flexible solar charger that generates 26 watts but measures only 21.5” by 37.5″ and folds down to 11″ by 8.5” by 1”. Solaris chargers can charge a laptop or digital video camera. They can power a satellite or cell phone. It takes between 1 and 2 hours to charge a small device using the solar cells. It takes between 4 and 8 hours to fully charge a laptop computer. Brunton’s chargers operate well in low-light conditions such as overcast days. A useful addition to a solar charger is a portable power station. A power station will store energy generated by the solar cells, so it can be used when needed (like at night). Brunton offers the Solo series of lightweight power stations. These units can be recharged by plugging them into a USB port, household outlet, vehicle DC outlet (cigarette lighter socket) or by using Brunton’s solar panels.

Guide for Parents: Preparing Your Child Early for College

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Early College Preparation Tips

Ideally, preparing for college should begin before your child is in high school. Planning early may help eliminate some of the stress you and your child may feel as the end of high school nears.

Saving for College

You may want to begin a college fund as soon as possible, because college is expensive and becoming more so each year. The type of college plan you decide on may depend on your income level and expenses. By preparing early, you may be able to save your child from relying on loans, which can put him or her at an economic disadvantage after graduation.

Showing the Importance of Education

Another way you can help your child prepare for college doesn't need to involve money at all. Demonstrating the value of education, learning and curiosity is the necessary first step to helping your child succeed, both in higher education and in life. You might try reading books together, going to the bookstore, playing educational games or surfing through educational websites together. By demonstrating your own enthusiasm for education, you can ignite a lifelong love of learning in your son or daughter.

Cultivating Confidence and Responsibility

A sense of confidence and responsibility not only helps ease the transition from high school to college, but it's also vital for success in later life. Self-confidence can help your teenager approach professors with questions or problems and will make socializing with other students much easier. Helping your child to set difficult goals and encouraging him or her to follow through on them is one method of developing confidence and a sense of responsibility. In general, it's important to set boundaries and show that you expect your son or daughter to make mature decisions -- while also learning from the occasional mistake.

The Nuts and Bolts

Helping your son or daughter study for the SAT or ACT exam is a great way to show your support during the college preparation process. Practice tests for both exams are available, as are extensive preparation guides. Filling out college applications correctly and sending them out on time is also essential for the college preparation process, while visiting different campuses may help your student get a better idea of which college best fits his or her needs.

Best way to make $2.00 online

2008-09-22T16:46:00.000+07:00

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25 Reasons You Might Need to Wear a Welding Helmet

2008-09-22T16:44:00.000+07:00

A welding helmet is a safety device worn for protection while one is welding; however, there are definitely many other uses for a welding helmet. A welding helmet is a very practical that should be found in every home. Here are just a few ways you might find yourself in need of a welding helmet:

1. You can't find your bike helmet.
2. You lost your Darth Vader mask on the opening day of a Star Wars movie. A welding helmet is a good substitute; however, you will have to mimic the Darth Vader breathing noises yourself.
3. You do not know your science very well but you think it would be cool to make your own fireworks.
4. You are scared of identity theft.
5. You wear a welding helmet in hopes of attracting women, making it clear to them that you are manly and can fix things.
6. You want to reenact the opening credits from The Simpson's and you are playing the part of Homer in the
nuclear power plant (in this case, you will also need a glow stick).
7. You think that cartoons are real and there is a possibility of an anvil dropping from the sky.
8. If people who look at you turn into stone then you might want to wear a welding helmet.
9. You want to give your kids a punishment they won't forget and decide to make them wear the welding helmet to school for a week.
10. If you are scared of the sun giving you wrinkles or skin cancer, you could use a welding helmet to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays.
11. You have horrendously bad breath and/or forgot to put you makeup on.
12. You can't find your sunglasses.
13. You are someone who always wants to be on top of fashion and thinks that welding helmets could be the new thing.
14. You are sick of relatives pinching your cheeks at family reunions.
15. You are a celebrity and you don't want the paparazzi taking any pictures of you.
16. You are sick of shallow people falling for you because of your looks and want people to like you for your witty humor. Wearing a welding helmet would definitely be a way to see if that special someone likes you because of your personality.
17. You think that the end of the world is near and somehow a welding helmet will save you.
18. You want people to think that you are weird, have learning problems, or that you are half man and half machine.
19. You want to do your own rendition of Phantom of the Opera called Phantom of the Tool Shed.
20. You think that your partner in your science lab class secretly wants to destroy you.
21. You had an extremely bad haircut.
22. You think you are like Cyclops from X-Men and you have uncontrollable optic blasts from your eyes.
23. You want to scare little children. (Carrying a blow torch and laughing will also help you in this goal).
24. You don't ever want to have a boyfriend/girlfriend.
25. And I guess you might possibly want a welding helmet if you think you will possibly be welding
something anytime soon.

These are just a few of the reasons that it is probably a good idea for you to wear a welding helmet. After you get your own welding helmet, I am sure that you will find this list to be very limited and you will find thousands of other uses for it.

Nevada Secret

2008-09-22T16:41:00.000+07:00

Have you heard of the Air Force's ultra-high-security, super-secret base in Nevada, known simply as "Area 51"?

Well, late one afternoon, the Air Force folks out at Area 51 were very surprised to see a Cessna landing at their "secret" base. They immediately impounded the aircraft and hauled the pilot into an interrogation room.

The pilot's story was that he took off from Las Vegas, got lost, and spotted the base just as he was about to run out of fuel. The Air Force started a full FBI background check on the pilot and held him overnight during the investigation.

By the next day, they were finally convinced that the pilot really was lost and wasn't a spy. They gassed up his airplane, gave him a terrifying "you-did-not-see-a-base" briefing, complete with threats of spending the rest of his life in prison, told him Las Vegas was that-a-way on such-and-such a heading, and sent him on his way.

The next day, to the total disbelief of the Air Force, the same Cessna showed up again. Once again, the MPs surrounded the plane -- only this time there were two people in the plane.

The same pilot jumped out and said, "Do anything you want to me, but my wife is in the plane and you have to tell her where I was last night!"