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December 19, 2008 at 10:09 am · Filed under Cosmetics, Cyber Lifestyle, School of Relationships
Balancing on Planet Earth by Kelly M. Kirkpatrick Balancing on planet Earth, I’m falling once again. Did I mean to say “I love you”? Did I compromise a friend? Balancing on planet Earth, I’m getting up again. I know I’ve always loved you. Don’t let the story end. Reaching from the cradle To dance among the stars; Gazing from the playground And into fancy cars; Running from the graveyard And mating in the bars - We take this lengthy journey To find out who we are. Balancing on planet Earth, We have but time to grow. We slip, we fall, we stand again, For what I do not know. Balancing on planet Earth Is never quite enough. Put your faith in reason, And call the world’s bluff. Hatred is but ignorance, But ignorance not bliss. Loving is the answer, And this is why we kiss. Speak not to me of virtue, For it shows you do not know. Speak to me by living, And let the meaning show. Balancing on planet Earth Is more than just a game. Try to preserve your dignity, Your honor and your name. Balancing on planet Earth, You’ll find what life is for. Should you fall, hold on to me With love forever more.
http://www.originalpoetry.com/balancing-on-planet-earth
May 29, 2008 at 7:15 am · Filed under Cyber Lifestyle
By Vigdis S. Aas
Antique firearms can be found in the online auctions. If you are searching to add to your collections, you can find the firearms of days gone by in the auctions online. There are many online auctions, such as ebay, or the reverse auctions, but they are all going to lead you to the same place, to where others are selling firearms that are antique.
Antique firearms are the types that are over fifty years old. Sometimes a firearm that is about forty years old is also considered an antique firearm, but it depends on the name brand and the type of gun that it is. Meaning some companies have long since gone out of business, while other type of guns were made as a limited edition type of gun.
If you are looking for firearms that are antique, you might belong to one of the following groups or organizations such as: the NRA, the OGCA, CCA, PAGCA, CADA, or the MAAS. These groups promote the ownership and the use of guns. These groups sponsor many of the gun shows, where you are likely to find guns from the 1800’s or the 1900’s. Some collectors will only purchase guns that are over 100 years old, while other gun collectors are going to seek out guns that are of a certain type that are over so many years old.
Gun shows are where you will find a wide range of guns. From the pistol, to the twenty-two to the shotgun or the mini automatics. Antique guns will sometime also include the guns that are used today, in about another fifty or so odd years. When searching for antique guns or antique firearms, one could also be looking at guns that require powder, and packing sticks but you decide what type of firearms you want to collect and from what year as you start building your collection. No two collections of antique firearms are going to be alike.
In buying antique firearms, you are also going to want to find other items such as the bullets, the powder, and the cleaning supplies made just for that type of weapon. Antique firearms could include those that are one shot or multiple shots. Look for the types of weapons that interest you the most and then you can build your collection from that point.
What other types of topics should one be looking at if they are looking to start building a collection of antique firearms? You should look into how to store your firearms, where you should look for insurance to cover your special collection of firearms; you should also look into information about purchasing locks to keep children away from your antique firearms. Antique firearms are often the types that are cleaned, polished and put to use only under special circumstances. An antique firearm is one that will add that special touch to your collection that brings back a nostalgic time in history to your memory and to add value to your collection.
Written by Vigdis S. Aas, webmaster and author of www.antique-firearm.net
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May 27, 2008 at 4:19 am · Filed under Cyber Lifestyle
Do you love to cut pictures out of magazines?
Are you curious about the rainbow of possibilities inside of you?
Then you will love SoulCollage®!
What is SoulCollage?
SoulCollage® is a unique blend of spiritual practice and the fun
of collage. It was created by Seena Frost (www.soulcollage.com)
in 1989 as she worked with friends and clients in her therapy
practice in California.
Each card in a SoulCollage® deck represents and honors one of
the following facets of my unique life: a voice that lives
inside of me, a person who supports me, an animal that has
special energy to give me, or a mythical figure which guides me.
Using very simple materials (scissors, glue, mat board, and
magazine images), I create my cards and interpret them using
journaling or other activities. I use my deck to help me find
answers to the questions that arise in my life, and to access my
own deep wisdom.
Falling In Love With Myself
I make cards for all of the voices within me… even the dark,
shadowy ones. For example, here are some of the voices I honor
with my SoulCollage® deck: the one who loses her temper, the one
who weighs too much, the one who is lonely, the one who is
impatient.
Of course, I also make cards for my inner voices which bring me
light and joy: the one who is a teacher, the one who is
nurturing, the one who creates, the carefree child. As I work
with this amazing process, I find that I am more and more able
to embrace every part of me, even the dark ones. It is in this
embracing that I come to wholeness, and it is in this wholeness
that I discover I am falling in love with myself, one
SoulCollage® card at a time. Please click here to see some
examples of SoulCollage cards.
9 Steps To Your First SoulCollage Card
The most important thing to remember while you are making
SoulCollage® cards is to honor your own process. Please keep in
mind that these steps are only guidelines. Feel free to deviate
from them at any time and in any way! And don’t forget to have
fun!!!
1. Create sacred space by lighting a small candle and/or putting
on some soft music that delights your soul.
2. Gather your materials and put them on the table in front of
you. You should have the following: a piece of 5″ x 8″ mat board
or cardboard, a pair of scissors, an acid-free glue stick or jar
of rubber cement, and several magazines.
3. Spend a generous amount of time going through the magazines.
Tear out any images that you like, that seem to appeal to you
for ANY REASON. Don’t question WHY you might be drawn to the
images. Simply rip them out!
4. Spread the images out around you. Gather them into smaller
piles, sorting them by colors, energies, themes, or patterns.
For instance, you might notice that you have lots of images of
stairways, or windows, or birds, or people who are frowning,
or….. You might see several images that just seem to go
together for some reason. You don’t need to verbalize a reason
for grouping some images together.
5. When you have a few different piles sorted by theme, choose
one of them.
6. Start playing around with the images that you have chosen.
Lay them on top of one another, or beside each other. Arrange
and rearrange them until you come to a layout that you like.
Trust your intuition. You will know when it looks “right.”
7. Glue the images onto the 5″ x 8″ mat board or cardboard. 8.
You have made your first SoulCollage® card!
9. Now it’s time to do the I am the one who… exercise
with your card to deepen your experience with it, and to begin
to integrate its meaning into your life. Detailed instructions
for this part of the process can be found here.
May 12, 2008 at 2:40 pm · Filed under Cyber Lifestyle
In this issue, we discuss how one would benefit from a little planning before a weekend trip as well as the proper selection of Sleeping bags, Backpacks and Binoculars available at Weekender Gear
Planning
What things may a person need for the day to be safe and fun during an outdoor adventure? That actually depends on a few conditions as to how, where and when you are going to be enjoying Mother Nature. For example, if you were going to climb in the Rocky Mountains in the month of January on a seven-day expedition, you will need a bigger list of things to aid in your survival, Whereas if you were taking a day hike with your child in his/her day camp in the month of July, the list of necessities shrink.
Now suppose you were planning on going on a camping trip that may last a few days for the first time and you are not quite sure as to what you’ll need. We suggest that before your trip, you acquire some basic information will definitely come in handy in deciding on what things you should be putting into your pack.
What will the relative temperature be on the day (or days) of the adventure?
How many hours (or days) will the experience last?
How many miles will be covered while hiking with your gear?
Are there some established usable facilities?
Some things that you may want to have on your wish list may include:
____A comfortable hiking pack for your gear
____A comfortable pair of boots
____First aid kit
____Compass (Magnetic compasses are recommended.)
____Food (nutritious meals and snacks provide the needed energy)
____Map of the area
____Drinking water
____Pocket knife
____Toilet paper
____Insect Repellent
If the trip is going to last more than one day, you might want to take along
____Sleeping bag (have one that is appropriate to your relative night temperature) ____Tarp
____Camp stove (With extra fuel)
____Trash bags
____Comb or Hairbrush
____Deodorant
____Complete change of clothes for each day of the hike
____Two pairs of comfortable, clean socks for each day of the hike
____Extra food and water
____Gloves
____Camera (Plus batteries and rolls of film)
____A Global positioning system (GPS)
____A cellular phone (Check with your service provider to ensure the hiking area is within their coverage range)
Sleeping Bag
This is pretty straightforward. All you have to do is know the relative temperature of your surroundings in which you plan to sleep, then shop for a bag accordingly. The materials that the higher end sleeping bags use is called “Down” and is generally rated by fill power. The higher the fill power, the longer the bag insulation will last. The breakdown is as follows
Fill power is the measurement of space of one ounce of down occupying in each cubic inch.Weekender Gear carries mummy-sleeping bags that offer high fill power that usually display a rating of 700-750-fill power. Premium goose down and High fill power goose down material that is composed of natural fiber. While highly variable in nature, it does provide more warmth per ounce than anything else around. The Down fill’s unique structure is responsible for it’s tremendous ability to trap warm air. Its filaments are divided and sub-divided to reach out into its surroundings to create dead air space that slows the movement of warm air. Because of this, sleeping bags made with down material are about 35% lighter than synthetic bags. It is also much more compressible than synthetic insulation, therefore allowing it to provide the most warmth with the least bulk. Although down may be a little more expensive, it is definitely worth it in the long run to the seasoned sleeping bag enthusiasts.
Backpacks
Have you thought about how you are going to handle the weight of your gear, both on and off the trail? When you have all the things that you need for any overnighter (And a few things that are just fun to bring along), Your pack is going to have some weight to it. Naturally, you are going to need a pack that is capable of efficient weight management. Depending on the amount of items you are taking with you (sleeping bags, tarps, portable stoves, clothes, Etc.) will determine what kind of hiking bag you want to pack all of your equipment into.
When considering purchasing a backpack, ask yourself
What type of pack do I need?
How big should it be?
How big should I be?
There are three different styles of backpacks to choose from, depending on your scenario
The Day Pack-This is used for light loads that are usually carried on short distances such as day hikes and rock climbing. Some of the more technical packs feature a waist belt designed to transfer the load of the gear to the waist. These bags even can be used as ordinary school bags due to their appearance as well as their capacity, which range from 500 to 2500 cubic inches.
The External Frame-These packs are similar to the Daypack except they have a metal frame and harness attached to the exterior of the pack for added stability. They are easy to pack and are relatively inexpensive. These packs are most effective when used on open, man made trails. They are not however, suited for skiing, off trail hiking, and climbing. These packs can range from 2500 cubic inches to 7000 cubic inches and feature an abundance of room on the outside of the pack to strap sleeping bags, Ground pads, small lanterns, tents, or other miscellaneous gear. However, these packs have a tendency to be less comfortable on longer hikes than their counterpart, The Internal Frame
The Internal Frame- This bag has the frame built inside the pack. The frame is usually made from, fiberglass, aluminum stays, carbon fibers, or a combination. Any of these materials can be formed to fit your body via the natural curvature of the back, offering only the most comfortable fit. It works by transferring the load of the pack to the harness system, thus placing the weight onto the waist. This pack was designed with the veteran hiker in mind and is an excellent choice for all extreme skiers, alpine climbers, and the off trail hikers. However, they have recently become very popular for every kind of use. The capacity of internal packs generally run about 2500 to 7000 cubic inches. The Internal frame packs carries the sleeping bag on the inside of the pack, while the external frame pack can carry a greater load than the same capacity internal frame pack due to the higher Cubic inch volume.
There are secondary straps on both the External and the Internal Frame backpacks. In the industry, these are generally called compression straps, which pull the pack and load closer to your body. What most hikers and campers find is that the onboard compression straps give the pack greater load adjustments, which alter the way the pack is carried. Most internal frame packs generally have more adjustments available and in turn are usually more comfortable. But notice that does not imply that external frame packs are uncomfortable, because they specialize in effectively distributing the load to the hips. Internal frame packs just give better contact with the back. Some backpacks are customizable to fit certain torso sizes. To find out your torso size, simply take a flexible tape measure and wrap it around your midsection, then read the dimensions in inches. Congratulations!! You now know your torso size.
Binoculars
If you notice that the selection of binoculars that are offered at Weekender Gear have numbers in front of their descriptions. You may be asking yourself what these numbers mean. To illustrate this, we will use this example: Trooper Zoom 7-15×35
The first series of numbers represent the magnification power of the device. This example shows the numbers 7 - 15, telling us that this device has an adjustable magnification capability, allowing the user to see the target 7 - 15 times closer than when using the naked eye alone (the user, of course can adjust the device until it is comfortable.)
The second number indicates the diameter (in millimeters) of the objective lens - in this case, 35mm. The objective lens is the lens closest to the object you’re looking at (not the lens that’s closest to your eye). This is always a good indicator of the binoculars’ total light-gathering power, which will affect the view of your target.
Well we hope this gives you a good idea as to what kind questions to ask yourself while you are selecting your Weekender Gear. As a thank you for reading, we would like to give you chance to save 10 percent off your entire purchase. Enter promo code 7742 at the checkout and have a Great Weekend!
Written By Edward Hunt
Edward has written various newsletters for newspaper articles offline, raging in many topics ranging from outdoor advice to dealing with divorce.
May 10, 2008 at 5:04 pm · Filed under Cyber Lifestyle
The art of Scrapbooking has become very popular. Scrapbooking allows you to create memory books that are so much more than the old standard, boring photo albums of yesterday. Using the immense supplies available for you to choose from in your Scrapbooking, you can create memory books that reflect not only your personality: but that also help you to capture the true “essence” of those special memories you want remembered forever.
You can begin making your memory scrapbook, sure to become a treasure to be shared from generation to generation with basic materials like patterned paper, rubber stamps, patterns, stencils, stickers, serrated- scissors, and the photos you already have. This is just a small example of the many supplies that are available for you to choose from in creating your memory book. You can find Scrapbooking supplies online and in many malls and outlet stores today. Software programs are also available to help you design the perfect memory book for your precious memories.
Begin by looking at a photo; recall the memories and feelings that arise by looking at this picture that has been captured on film. What does this picture represent to you? Maybe it is the love of family and friends, or the adventure you found on your last vacation. Whatever it is, consider how you might best represent these feelings, and memories so that someone else looking at this same photograph, even a few generations removed, will be able to understand the emotions and circumstances surrounding the images of the people, places, or things seen in this particular piece of film. Being able to know why a certain picture was taken, and what it meant to the one who took the shot, results in a ‘bonding’ between the original picture taker, the event captured, and the one who is now looking at these images.
Once you have started to think about what this picture means to you and how you would like to best represent that meaning, you can start to create a memory scrapbook that will keep these precious memories alive forever. The best memory books have pages that employ the use of many different types of materials. Don’t be afraid to mix stickers with cut-outs (made by designed scissors), patterned papers, stencils, rubber stamp images, markers, crayons, and labels. Let your creative-side come out in the designing of your memory books.
With a little creativity it is easy to create memory scrapbooks that are a joy to share with family and friends. Family history can be captured in these books: to be recalled in your lifetime and as testimonials of relatives in the past, to be known and remembered by the generations to follow. You not only have a plethora of choices in materials already available to choose from in creating your memory book, new ideas, and materials are created every day for those who want to use scrapbooking as a way to create memory books that will last forever.
What should you use to hold your newly created memory pages? You can choose to use a standard photo album, one that you can decorate using the same materials used in making your memory pages. Or maybe you will want to complete your memory book by laminating a couple of special memory pages for the front and back covers, and then “binding” them together with all of your memory pages into a book. You can learn more about bookbinding through books and software programs. Scrapbook stores and the internet are also good sources of information about scrapbooking and bookbinding.
This article was produced for www.Lostcrafts.com , a site which is dedicated to preserving the crafts and trades of yesterday.
May 1, 2008 at 4:21 am · Filed under Cyber Lifestyle
In a world where we, as adults, are stressed to the maximum, it
makes sense that our children are also living very demanding
lives. With most jobs requiring a college degree, the pressure
to succeed is more prominent than ever. Children with such
disabilities as ADD or ADHD may feel particularly bombarded by
stress and anxiety.
Even children who do not suffer from neurological challenges
feel the everyday pressure from parents, teachers and peers.
Combine these pressures with any disadvantage and you may end up
with a child who is in complete distress. Anxious children are
often overly tense or uptight. Some may seek a lot of
reassurance, and their worries may interfere with activities.
Because anxious children may also be quiet, compliant and eager
to please, their difficulties may be missed. Parents should be
alert to the signs of severe anxiety, such as change in
appetite, sleep pattern or overall disposition, so they can
intervene early to prevent complications. It is important not to
discount a child’s fears.
Studies suggest that you may notice more anxiety when a child
must make transitions, such as a new teacher or a new school. To
avoid adding extra stress during these trying times, you may
consider introducing the child to his/her new surroundings,
slowly (i.e., meeting the teacher/seeing the school before the
year begins). Ask your child if he/she has any concerns or
questions and address each one appropriately.
Other major causes of stress are tests and exams. Research has
shown that providing students with tools and strategies that
build both emotional skills and healthy physical habits when
preparing for a test can help them overcome test anxiety and the
associated symptoms, while improving their ability to prepare
for and perform on critical testing. It’s important to help
students identify what they are feeling and give them tools that
will help them learn to manage emotions such as anxiety,
self-doubt, anger or frustration. The proper physical habits
enable students to have enough energy and stamina for their
brain to do its job of thinking and analyzing for a sustained
period of time. A lot of times before we have to do something
like take a test, much of the anxiety we feel is a build-up from
negative “what-if’” thoughts. What if I fail, what if I can’t
remember anything, or what if I run out of time. Try writing a
what-if question that is positive and can help you take the big
deal out of the situation and begin to see things in a different
way. Examples of these kinds of questions are, “What if I can
remember more than I think I can?” “What if I can feel calmer
than I think I can?”
If you feel that your child may be experiencing a higher stress
level than expected, you may want to try a few simple
suggestions. First, school counselors can be very helpful in a
student’s ability to adjust. They can relieve some of the
anxiety by helping the student choose classes that he/she is
prepared for. Counselors can also answer any questions the child
may have. Ask your child if he/she is experiencing any problem
at school that they need help with (for example, if a child is
being bullied he be extremely anxious about going to school at
all). If your child is still having trouble adjusting, you may
want to seek medical assistance from a psychologist or
psychiatrist.
All-in-all, the process of adjusting begins at home. Parents
need to ensure that their children are eating a well-balanced
diet, getting plenty of sleep and that there is an open line of
communication. Make sure that your child can come to you at the
onset of a problem, before it escalates. Most importantly, do
not expect more than your child is capable of. Each student
learns at different pace and it can be very detrimental to
expect your child to keep up with someone else (like a sibling,
for example).
We can all work together to provide our children with the proper
resources to become happy, well-rounded adults.
April 13, 2008 at 10:28 am · Filed under Cyber Lifestyle, Help, Security + More
Some general advice for looking and finding a home alarm system.
Check out the reputation of systems which you choose- It is very important that the consumer check out the reputation of the company which makes the model which they are looking at. It is a good idea to do a check with the Better Business Bureau as well as checking sites on line which review companies such as those who make home alarm systems. If there have been several complaints and even recalls, it is a wise decision to go with another company. The consumer is spending their hard earned money on their alarm system so it is only common sense that the company be thoroughly checked out.
Check out the reputation of the monitoring center- If you have chosen a home alarm system which has a twenty four hour monitoring system, it is a good idea to check the reputation of the call center. Some consumers have done checks such as these and have found that the call centers have proven quite inefficient during an emergency. There have been a few complaints that once the alarm was triggered, the monitoring center either did not respond to police or fire departments right away or even not at all. It is very important to check the record and reputation of the call center which you will be entrusting your home to when you are either sleeping or away from home.
April 10, 2008 at 8:38 am · Filed under Cyber Lifestyle, Help, School of Relationships
So you are planning of getting married and it suddenly dawns on you that a really important aspect of your wedding will be the wedding invitations. Not only will they set the tone of the wedding but they will also reveal clues about both of your personalities.
A couple of the things to keep in mind when choosing your wedding invitation. You basically have the choice to stick with the traditional elegant invitation or go for the modern contemporary wedding invitation. There are a couple of things to keep in mind when choosing the contemporary style
First off you have to decide on a shape when it comes to the contemporary style.There is a great variety to choose from. Unlike the traditional wedding invitations the contemporary ones don’t stick to the usual square or rectangular shape; you have far more choices.
Hearts, flowers and circles are all available designs when you look at modern wedding invitations. Unlike traditional wedding invitations that will largely consist of a single sheet of paper - it’s modern cousin will come as a bi or even tri fold wedding invitation sometimes even providing pockets for the reception card.
Let’s consider Ink and Paper The choices on the color of ink and the paper you are using are virtually endless when it comes to modern wedding invitations. Using traditional invitations you are usually limited to paper that is ivory,cream or white and black is usually used for the ink. All those limitations are gone when you opt for the contemporary style invitation. You have virtually no limits.
One paper choice that many couples are choosing today is rice paper, which gives a natural look that is environmentally friendly as well. There are a variety of great colors to choose from as well, and you can find paper in almost every shade imaginable, from bright colors to soft pastels. Different colors of ink are available and you can choose different fonts for your wedding invitations as well if you are going for a contemporary look.
Different Presentations There are some other differences that contemporary wedding invitations have as well, such as the presentation of the invitations. Sometimes couples decide to have an artist create wedding cartoons for the invitations. Also, some invitations actually use pictures of the couples on them, which is a very interesting way to set your invitations apart from others. Another different presentation is scroll wedding invitations. These are invitations that are rolled up like scrolls and actually mailed out in tubes instead of sending them in envelopes.
