Friday, September 30, 2011

Weekly Fantasy Football - Week 1 Running Back Picks

The biggest advantage of weekly fantasy football leagues is you can draft players based on matchups, which is a huge advantage with running backs. Generally, you want to stay away from the Jets and Steelers defenses and take advantage of the Bills and Bengals.

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Week 1:

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1. Chris Johnson

There has been a small backlash against Johnson because of his contract holdout. I do not expect him to miss a beat. Matt Hasselbeck will be good enough to keep Jacksonville's defense honest, but he knows Johnson is the playmaker and will lean on him heavily. Also, with the Jags cutting ties with David Garrard and counting on Luke McCown, their offense will struggle big time, which should give Tennessee plenty of opportunities to put up points.

2. Jamaal Charles

Charles is a great back, but I believe he and the Chiefs will regress from last year. However, they will have no trouble this week with Buffalo. The Bills had the worst rush defense in the league last year, and Charles should easily put up over 100 yards and a couple TD's this week.

3. Adrian Peterson

Similar to Tennessee, the Vikings brought in a new, veteran quarterback who will do a lot of handing off to Peterson while he gets acclimated with the offense. I also expect Peterson to get more receiving yards since McNabb will check down to him more often as he gets comfortable with his new receiving corps.

4. Arian Foster

There is still some concern about Foster's hamstring, but I expect him to start and get a normal workload this week. He will break down the Colts/ poor run defense. Peyton Manning's injury will also really hurt the Colts' defense. If Kerry Collins is unproductive, Foster could be pounding a worn down Colts' D that cannot get off the field.

5. Frank Gore

Gore is a force, and with the 49ers sticking with Alex Smith, Gore should get plenty of work this week. Gore has a tendency to get injured, but the first few weeks, while he is healthy and fresh, he will rack up big fantasy points.

Sleeper: LeGarrette Blount

The Lions seem to be a hot sleeper pick, but I am not buying the hype just yet. Suh is a beast, but he is better at getting after the quarterback than at stuffing the running game. Blount has gone from a free agent pickup no one wanted to the starter in a strong young offense. Blount doesn't have the speed to bust huge runs like Chris Johnson, but he is a powerful short yardage rusher that will convert from the 1 yard line. He has also improved in the passing game, which adds to his value.

Weekly Fantasy Football - Week 1 Running Back Picks

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Lowrider Custom Built Choppers Overview And Buying Guide

Taking to the road upon a lowrider bike is not only a great deal of fun, but is also a great expression of your own individuality and style.

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Perhaps you have seen some of the lowrider bikes for yourself that have in recent years become so popular? They instantly turn heads based on the fact that their very individual designs are a direct expression between the riders personality and his or her relationship not only with the bike itself, but also their attitude towards the open road and life in general. They instantly generate a big statement of personality and uniqueness as individual as every rider that rides them. Needless to say, they can also provide surprisingly enough quite a compfortable ride too. Gaining in popularity all the time, perhaps it is time for you to consider making that ultimate statement that only a lowrider bike can give you. For advice on the best style of chopper to suit you, generally speaking you can always find a chopper club not too far from you where members will be only too happy to impart their wisdom, tips and advice on the best kind of lowrider custom chopper, fit for your build and purpose.

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So, where did these lowrider bikes come from? Well, they were first seen in the heady days of the 1960's in the state of California. They differed vastly from the mass produced motorcycle market that the then larger motorcycle manufacturers were producing, often by younger folks looking to combine the good looks taken from several bikes already on the road. From this it was almost as though a new art form in motorcycles came into being, as more and more experimentation took place which produced some very eye catching custom built choppers, again to show off to the full, each riders totally unique individuality.

After a while, one manufacturer started to notice this new craze and started to take notice, in 1963 introducing the Stingray model, which then began big time the love affair that was to develop between the public and this custom built chopper. You may remember yourself this company (Schwinn).

With today's interest in all things of a retro style, these lowrider designs are increasing in popularity all the time. For some people they fall in love with them for the memories of happier and simpler times, for others they just love the simple sophistication of these elegant custom built choppers. Some chopper enthusiasts are choosing to build their own choppers whilst others have specialized companies custom build them on their behalf. Another awesome place to buy is online via auction, where you can find an amazing choice with very detailed listings so that you can rest assured of exactly what it is that you are buying, including full specifications and service history etc. Of course, you will want to know that the lowrider bike that you ideally would like to dream of owning has been very well cared for with full maintenance records for your complete peace of mind.

As with all things though of such personal value, generally speaking you can get a good gist of a persons capabilities for looking after items in their possession that they are looking to sell, simply based upon the way that they describe the item, in this case, a lowrider bike.

With a season of fine weather ahead of us and the open road beckoning, perhaps now is a good time to start looking for that bargain lowrider bike?

Lowrider Custom Built Choppers Overview And Buying Guide

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Harley Davidson Shovelhead Motorcycle Engines

For those of you that would like to learn a bit more about the Shovelhead Engine, this article will teach you the basics. For starters, the shovelhead engine is a type of V-twin engine that was manufactured by the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Company between 1966 and 1985. The design for the shovel head engine was developed based on the design of the Panhead engine. The difference is that the shovelhead engine includes more powerful cylinders and pistons as well as a modified look.

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What some of you may not know is that the shovelhead engine received its name from the unique look of the engine's rocker box covers. These covers bear a resemblance to the heads of coal shovels. That is how the name "shovel head" came into existence...

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Back in the mid-sixties, the Panhead engine was initially developed to fit Sportster choppers. As time went on, the Panhead lost its attraction and went out of style due to the fact that Harley Davidson began developing bikes that required more horsepower.

Around that same time, the shovel-head engines entered the scene with newly designed top ends that were created to give you more acceleration and power. Unfortunately, many motorcycle experts now say that the weight of the new shovel head engine detracted from the speed and power of certain models in the sixties. In fact, the shovel head engine was originally designed as an engine for an outboard motor (a motor for boats), but it did not function in water or in moist air.

In the 1970's, minor changes were made to the shovel head engines that helped fix some of the problems demonstrated by the weight of the sixties shovel head model. However, most Harley specialists would say that even these revisions did not quite catch the shovelhead "up to speed." This was mainly due to that fact that Harley Davidson had to stick by government regulations that basically said choppers could not have more than a top speed of 90 miles per hour.

Another interesting tidbit of info is that if the engine came with a feature called the FLH Electra-Glide Package, it was identified as a shovel head engine for police bikes. Sometimes this feature is called the Police Option. It definitely made it easier for Police to run cars off the road.

Additionally, The FLH Electra-Glide package also enabled the engine to turn over longer while the machine was in idle. Unfortunately, it made for a heavy bike that was not easy for the average rider to maneuver or brake instantly. It's very hard to find a Harley shovelhead engine with the original FLH Electra-Glide package. It's very rare and is prized by motorcycle and chopper part collectors. 

Harley Davidson Shovelhead Motorcycle Engines

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How to Select the Right Tattoo Design for You

Take all the time to select the right tattoo design for you. Most people make a mistake of rushing to get a tattoo without taking enough time to think about it. Tattoo is an expression and a definition of who you are and you will be wearing it for a long time. You have to choose the best tattoo design that will still look good in the years to come. Here are some tips to help you choose the right tattoo for you:

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Look around to select the right tattoo design for you. You can look at some people wearing it, books, posters, from the internet etc. If you find something that appeals to you, you can make some changes with the help of the artist to personalize it.

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Select the right tattoo design that has a special meaning to you. Remember that it's a reflection of who you are. It will define you as a person, so don't just walk into the tattoo parlor and just pick a design that you will regret later.

Colors, shapes and symbols of tattoos have different meanings; take time to research to help you select the right tattoo design that best describes your personality. It would please you wearing something that is really meaningful and look good on you.

Placement of the tattoo is also one consideration that you have to think well. Some have it inked near their heart as a declaration of their love for someone. Location of tattoo is also an expression of the feelings you have or a definition of the personality you have. If you take some time to select the right tattoo design for you, the location of the tattoo is as important as the design.

There are a lot of considerations that you have to think before getting a tattoo like your health, you must be healthy enough to take the pain, allergic reactions if there's any and withstand the healing process. You also have to think about your job; some jobs don't allow a tattoo to be seen while you are working.

Tattoo is more than just an ink marked to your skin it's an impression of who you are. You have to carefully select the right tattoo design for you to project the right image you want for your self.

How to Select the Right Tattoo Design for You

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Weekly Horoscope (March 4 - March 12) - What Is In Your Future

The weekly horoscopes forecast are calculated on your Vedic Sun Sign. If you are not sure that what is your Vedic Sun Sign then your future prediction can be little bit difficult but it can be done.

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Weekly astrology is forecasts and they are released daily on the basis of sun, moon or rising sign.

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Aries Weekly Horoscope: It is definitely 'Relationship Time" now as the new moon phase draws Aries attention to those who have added value to your life. Aries also have the co-opration and support of your boss and coworkers.

Taurus Weekly Horoscope: Your journey within will see you divert your attention towards spending pleasurable moments and fun times with friends and close family members. You are on a high. Leisure activities, indulging in your hobbies or even spending time with your loved ones will help you pass your time happily.

Gemini Weekly Horoscope: You have an inherent edge in communicating with people and so any relationship issues with children, family elders/siblings can be sorted out by talking. Friends are the source of fun and frolic and you will enjoy partying virtually all week long.

Cancer Weekly Horoscope: The trend shifts and you will be looking ahead in several different directions. You are open to new ideas and progress. There will be many things for you to deal with and it will be difficult to decide the direction to take or what to.

Leo Weekly Horoscope: Pluto continues to be in your 6th angle of work, employment, pets, finance and social services. Pluto will be there till March 23, 2023. This means that the pay packet will get heavier, the big promotion is lurking around the corner, and you will climb the ladder of success really fast.

Virgo Weekly Horoscope: You risk losing recently found stability. You have the right mindset and attitude but are on fickle ground as you are torn by emotions. you want to move ahead in life and make money and all the usual of progress but, somehow, you can't. Your mind is a swamp and you are on edge and can't think straight. You are not sure if this is the job you want and may be looking for a change of scenario in your work, carrier, employment, profession.

Virgo Weekly Horoscope:You risk losing recently found stability. You have the right mindset and attitude but are on fickle ground as you are torn by emotions. you want to move ahead in life and make money and all the usual of progress but, somehow, you can't. Your mind is a swamp and you are on edge and can't think straight. You are not sure if this is the job you want and may be looking for a change of scenario in your work, carrier, employment, profession.

Weekly Horoscope (March 4 - March 12) - What Is In Your Future

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Weekly Options

Weekly options or "Weeklys" have rapidly grown in popularity since they began to be offered on individual stocks and exchange traded funds in 2010. Originally weekly options were only offered on the S&P 500 (SPX) and S&P 100 index (OEX) but the Chicago Board of Options (CBOE) started rolling out new offerings on specific index ETF's and well known stocks.

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Many stock investors are still only familiar with the traditional monthlies that expires each month so they are missing out the benefits that weeklies can provide to a portfolio. Lets discuss some of the key aspects.

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Each week the CBOE releases a new list of weekly options offered but the majority of the list stays the same. They are issued each Thursday and expire the following Friday. The only exception is that there are no new weeklies offered for expiration on the third Friday of each month as that is when monthlies expire.

Time Decay

The key advantage of weekly options is the rapid time decay. If you are option income trader or investor then you can now sell options every week instead of once a month to collect rapid time decay.

Traditionally, time decay on monthly options didn't really pick up until expiration week so the advantage with weeklys is that you boost your returns vs. monthlies. The general rule of thumb is that you can collect about two times the premium selling each week vs. one monthly.

If you a directional trader looking to make a short term trade with a long options then a weekly allows you to purchase an in the money options with little time premium priced in vs. a longer term monthly would carry more time premium. The shorter time to expiration means you don't need to buy as far in the money options with a weekly as you would with a monthly option to get the same move in the option that you own. This is because the delta will be higher on the weekly vs. monthly for the same respective strike price.

Weekly Options Strategies

Generally the most popular strategies with weeklys are income strategies that have traditionally been popular with monthly options like vertical credit spreads, covered calls, and calendar spreads. All of these strategies involve being short an option with the intent of having the short option expire out of the money and collect the premiums.

Option Risk

The biggest risk with a weekly is if you implement a trade that involves selling an out of the money call or put is that in order to collect a reasonable premium you will have to sell closer to the market strike prices. This is due to the fact that with the short time horizon, the underlying stock has less chance of making a large move. Therefore farther out of the money options contract have a higher likelihood of expiring worthless.

Overall, weekly options can provide a huge benefit to option income traders whether they are traders or long term investors but you must first have a good understanding of options strategies and risk/reward before investing in them.

Weekly Options

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Covered Call Writing Update: Weekly Options Make Every Friday Payday!

There is a new gold rush for covered call writers called weekly options, or "Weeklys." (Yes this is spelled correctly because the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) trademarked the name.)

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Weeklys have been around since 2005 and have hardly been noticed because the option offerings were limited to the S&P 500 (SPX) and the S&P100 (OEX). In June of 2010, Weeklys were offered on the SPY, QQQQ, DIA and IWM, and in July 2010 the offerings were extended to equities and ETFs. Stocks like Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Research in Motion, IBM, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, and more are now available. Las Vegas Sands is the newest addition.

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In addition, there are some solid ETFs like the QQQQs (NASDAQ), GLD and GDX (Gold), SLV (Silver), USO (Oil) and FAS (3x bull), to name a few. There are about 30 at the moment and growing. However, the list can change weekly because each option exchange is allowed 5 picks per week to add to the Weekly list. If for some reason an exchange is not getting the volume, they can choose another stock. Recently, BIDU disappeared from the list.

Weeklys come out every Thursday and expire the following Friday. There are no new Weeklys in the final week where the monthly options expire. You can just write the next week from the monthly list.

Why Weeklys Explode Covered Call Writing Profits

Write Four Times a Month

Selling call options four times a month versus once is a pure gift. With option volatility at the moment, the premiums are fat and an experienced covered call writer can earn A LOT more premium. Doubling the monthlies in many cases is not unreasonable. That's like your boss calling you into their office and telling you they are doubling your salary and will now pay you every Friday! Nice. Also, if you use a long-dated put for protection, this "insurance" can be paid for very fast due to more writes per month.

Forecast Over Eight Days Instead of Thirty

Setting your crystal ball to look out 8 days versus 30 is easier. As traders know, the trend is your friend and it's much easier to look at what is happening in the week ahead. One of the biggest complaints about covered call writing is what to do if the stock really runs up and you have to either forgo the increased gains over the call option strike you sold or buy back the call at a higher price. If this happens, it's a lot easier to adjust over one week and reset with a new trend the next week.

Time Decay is Your Best Buddy

All call writers love and bank on time decay. With Weeklys, time decay is greatly accelerated. There have been times that calls I sold on Thursday morning on introduction eroded over 30% by Monday's close. I love weekends now more than ever! You can write near-the-money calls or at-the-money-calls and collect the higher premiums due to the rapid time decay.

Skip Earnings Week - Finally

How many times have you crossed your legs and held your nose during earnings week? Well, now you can just sit it out. Weeklys offer the maximum in flexibility. You can also trade the news that week before or after the event. Again, you can be in or out of the market weekly. THAT is flexible.

Super Size Premiums by Selling Weekly Puts

How much fun is this? Your stock's trend is solid, you have a buy / write for the next week and the money is in your account. Weeklys offer an astonishing opportunity to super size returns by selling a naked put or a put spread (to limit risk and to use less margin) for more premium. Just follow normal put selling rules; sell below a strong support point, at least one strike out of the money and maybe more if the premiums are good.

Choosing the put strike depends on your threshold of risk. Most put writers sell the puts in hopes that they actually can get the stock "put" to them, meaning they get to buy the stock at the lower price. That's a profitable way to get discounts on stocks you want to own anyway. Either outcome can be fine. One way you get to keep the premium and the other is you buy one of your core holdings on sale.

If you do not want the stock, just buy back the put. Another value is you do not need to own the underlying stock to sell puts, so you can sell more contracts to collect more premium. Just be sure you have the margin if the put is naked (each brokerage has different margin requirements, for each stock, so check before you sell) and the account size to buy the stock. If not, then turn it into a spread and close it out if the trade does not perform.

It's amazing how many experienced investors and fund managers do not know much about weekly options. The word is spreading. One minor irritating issue is many retail brokerage houses do not offer Weeklys on their platforms. E-Trade and Charles Schwab do not as of this time. Schwab is scheduled for January 2011 and E-Trade has no date. Besides the sophisticated direct access platforms, there is Think or Swim (TOS). TD Ameritrade bought TOS and clients get the platform.

As a non-client, you can still download and use the platform in play mode to paper trade and get some experience. Their support is quite good too. There is a lot to know about the various covered call writing strategies for up, down or sideways markets. The more you learn, the more you earn.

Covered Call Writing Update: Weekly Options Make Every Friday Payday!

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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Buying Custom Chopper Kits - 2 Tips to Help You Buy the Right Chopper Kit

More and more people are deciding to purchase a custom chopper. Although they can have one built by a specialist these cost quite a considerable amount of money. Therefore many are actually opting to build their own and so will purchase one of the many custom chopper kits now available.

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In this article we offer some tips that could prove useful and which you should be thinking about when deciding what of the many chopper kits you would want to buy.

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Tip 1 - You should be thinking about only buying those kits where you are supplied with an instruction manual and also DVD. These are far more useful to you as they will actually show you what needs to be done as well as tell you. By being able to see how the parts will need to be constructed together will make it far easier for you to do complete the task also. If the seller provides no information as to what instructions are provided with the kit on their website then request the information from them.

Tip 2 - It is important when purchasing any custom chopper kits you know exactly what each one contains. In order to reduce their advertising costs the manufacturers of these kits tend not to list every item on their adverts. So it is important that you contact them to actually make sure that you get everything you need to build your chopper with. If they are cannot or unwilling to provide such basic information to you then choose to use the services of another kit seller.

Buying Custom Chopper Kits - 2 Tips to Help You Buy the Right Chopper Kit

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Motorcycle Graphics Kits - Completing the Perfect Look For Your Bike

When building your own custom chopper, there is nothing better than looking at the finished piece and deciding what type of graphics you will want to use. Motorcycle graphics kits are designed to allow you to add your personal style to your chopper and make it look more creative than any other bike. Using graphics kits can really improve the look of your chopper and give you a greater feeling of accomplishment knowing the custom bike is really yours.

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Generally, motorcycle graphics kits include an application squeegee, application instructions, decals and practice install decals. Kits are also made to fit any motorcycle and come in a variety of designs so there is something that is sure to fit the unique style of anyone. You can find a decal for almost anything from flames, tribal designs, lightning and even stars. All these designs can be found in different colors, so you will be able to fit your own style.

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As the interest in custom choppers increases, there is a need for graphics to set bikes apart from one another. The graphics kits themselves, have come a long way. Today, you can plan your decal and style over the Internet before actually purchasing it to make sure it is what you want. Decals have also been created in a variety of sizes to fit even pocket motorcycles. Graphics are also available in paint mask form so you can create perfect designs for any size.

It is important to know when you look for the perfect graphics kit that you understand not all kits are the same and they do not offer the same graphics, colors or bonuses. You will want to try to find graphics kits that include decals that reflect your style and will allow you to create the custom bike you dream of. Many times with kits the company will offer custom graphics for special orders and so you can ensure your bike will be one of a kind.

As with any decal on a bike, color is very important and motorcycle graphics kits can help create the perfect color for your bike. Many companies offer colors that are created specifically to blend well with your custom chopper. Colors such as purple chrome, diamond plate as well as many others and even custom colors can be added to you graphics kit.

When creating your custom chopper design can be everything. Apart from the technical parts, the only way to really make your custom chopper stand out is the design and the graphics you choose. Motorcycle graphics kits can help you create that perfect design with the perfect colors. Even if you are new to building your own custom bike a kit can help you to complete a bike that stands out from the crowd.

Motorcycle Graphics Kits - Completing the Perfect Look For Your Bike

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Pregnancy Weekly Calendar - Your Guide For Nine Months

What's a pregnancy weekly calendar and how does one use it? A pregnancy calendar is a pregnancy week by week record of the changes taking place in your body, plus the pregnancy symptoms. With the help of this calendar, you can get more information about the different stages of pregnancy and what happens in each stage. This awareness is helpful in the pregnancy term, as it protects you from unnecessary anxiety and fear and lets you enjoy your pregnancy in peace.

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Calculating Pregnancy Weekly Calendar

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There is a definite technique that you can use to calculate this calendar. The beginning of this calendar is the date of your last period. This is the same date used by doctors to predict the date of your delivery or your 'due date', which is about 40 weeks from your last period. It may be one or two weeks more or less than the actual date for different women. Every mom-to-be is anxious to know the exact day when her baby will be born. Therefore, this weekly calendar becomes all the more important.

Calendar Is Not The 'Be All And End All'

There is one thing that you should keep in mind while referring your pregnancy weekly calendar. It is not the exact basis to rely on for every pregnancy symptom or change in your body. This calendar is prepared on the basis of general statistics and shows average figures. Moreover, it is a fact that, not all women have the same kind of pregnancy. Each pregnancy is unique and each consecutive pregnancy in the same woman is distinctive too!

For example, the calendar mentions a list of pregnancy symptoms that would appear in a particular stage of pregnancy. Now this does not mean that you will get all those symptoms and in the same intensity as mentioned in the pregnancy weekly calendar. There are some women who don't experience symptoms like morning sickness at all!

The same holds true for the prediction of delivery date. It's not necessary that the date predicted in the calendar is 100% accurate. The actual delivery date usually varies from 38th week to 42nd week after your last period.

Using A Pregnancy Calendar

Therefore, you should refer to the pregnancy weekly calendar only as a general source of information. Remember, this calendar is not a substitute for your visits to doctor. In fact, you should refer to a pregnancy weekly calendar only after checking it out with the doctor.

The calendar also describes the development stages of your baby. It helps you bring closer to the baby growing within your womb. With a pregnancy weekly calendar in your hand, you are no longer an ignorant woman who depends on old wives' tales for the health of your baby and your own self. You become a smart mom-to-be who knows how to enjoy her pregnancy!

Pregnancy Weekly Calendar - Your Guide For Nine Months

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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Celtic Tribal Tattoo Design

Celtic Tribal Tattoo Designs are classic works of art that convert greatly into tattoos. It can be rather tough to find the right design for your next piece of artwork online though. I decided to share a little bit of knowledge and help guide you in your quest for finding your next piece of tattoo artwork.

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These designs gained inspiration from an ancient method of public relation. When the Romans took over Ireland, Christian priests flooded into the country in order to convert the Celts. The Celts did not use a written language, but they did use an extremely original visual style, which intertwined their love of nature with their attempts to show the complexity of life. They did this with designs that have no beginning as well as no end. By using this style of the early Celts, and combining it with Christianity the priests decorated many of their early Bibles with this fresh style. Resulting in an entire nation being converted to Christianity and the beginning of the Celtic Tribal Tattoo design.

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It is not possible to say whether or not the Celts used their designs for tattoos as well. Julius Caesar did however write about seeing Celts with tattoos, although he did not indicate as to what kind they were. Still the distinctive Celtic Tribal Tattoo designs with their intertwining knots and representations of animals and other natural beings have kept their "cool factor" because they are directed on simulating a feeling and emotion rather than a realistic representation of the object.

If you are contemplating getting a Celtic Tribal Tattoo design, be sure and find a tattoo artist that specializes in the form. The background of these designs are filled with horrible versions of creative designs from artists that did not quite understand the task they were trying to achieve. Celtic designs are some of the hardest and most labor-intensive style of tattoo artwork available. Be sure you examine the portfolio of the artist so your tattoo can hold up to its 2000 year-old history.

Celtic Tribal Tattoo Design

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Weekly Dinner Menus - Stop Wondering "What's For Dinner?"

Every mom knows the frustration of hearing "what's for dinner?"

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If you've ever wished you could stop hearing that phrase, I've got news for you.

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You can't stop hearing it. But you can stop feeling frustrated.

And it's easier than you think.

Using easy tools like weekly dinner menus and menu planning you can change dinner time from a chore into a pleasant time of day for your whole family.

And that's not all.

-- Saves money

Using a weekly dinner menu saves money. Period. Try it for yourself. Menu planning has been proven again and again to be a tool that gets results when you need to save money on your groceries.

The reasons are easy to see. Planning your meals means fewer shopping trips, less impulse buying and less food waste. All of these add up to more money in your wallet. Every month.

-- Saves time

"But planning a weekly dinner menu takes time!" I can hear the complaints rising. If that's what you think, you have never REALLY used a menu planning system seriously.

I have added it up in my own weekly schedule. By taking an hour upfront to plan my weekly meals, I save 30-60 minutes each and every day of the week. Once I started using a menu planning service, I saved even more time! No matter what your math skills, that adds up to significant time savings.

-- Cuts stress

So...if I no longer have to be wondering for half of my day what's for dinner, I can focus on other things instead. This really works, folks. And if I KNOW the answer to "what's for dinner?" I don't have a problem hearing the question.

No stress. No frustration.

-- Great teaching tool

Getting on top of your weekly menu planning in this way means you can teach your kids how to avoid this frustrating trap altogether. Train them from the get-go on menu planning and they won't have to un-learn the habit of not knowing what's for dinner when they grow up. Nice.

Simple tools like weekly dinner menus are amazingly powerful when used consistently and flexibly. Customize these ideas to fit your personal family requirements and you'll be pleased with the results.

And watch a precious thing show up in your family that is almost a lost art these days.

Dinnertime.

Weekly Dinner Menus - Stop Wondering "What's For Dinner?"

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Choppers: An Essential Introduction

A Chopper is a motorcycle that has had its frame altered to give the motorcycle a very distinguished look. Usually these motorcycles have a long stretched out frame and a front end with long forks. Most choppers have a thinner tire in the front and a fatter one at the rear. Most have their rear suspension removed making the seat and the motor ride lower down on the frame. The gas tank is usually sleek and slim giving the motor cycle a cool look. These motorcycles are built for looks not performance and due to this some can be a challenge to ride.

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The evolution of the chopper began with servicemen returning from World War 2. Wanting motorcycles like they had seen in Europe, some of these servicemen started experimenting by making changes in their motorcycle's design. Wanting lighter motorcycles, they began by removing excess parts from their motorcycles keeping only the absolute essentials which enabled the motorcycle to remain functional. These servicemen made no modifications to the bike's frame thus retaining much of its original look. Windshields, fenders, headlights and crash bars were removed and the remaining motorcycle was usually painted black. These stripped down motorcycles were called Bobbers and their main function was to be lighter and quicker than standard motorcycles. Bobbers attracted a great deal of attention!

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In the 1960s and 70s other motorcycle enthusiasts picked up where World War II veterans left off and started altering the stock frames of their motorcycles by cutting and welding them to give their motorcycles a sleeker look. This chopping of the frame gave rise to the name Chopper for these kinds of motorcycles. They found that a longer front end allowed them to have better control over the motorcycle at faster speeds. They started by modifying the degree of the neck rake and lengthening the front end. A traditional chopper is constructed out of a standard factory motorcycle. The unnecessary parts are then discarded and the frame is chopped and welded so that the motor and seating can be lowered and parts added to increase the motorcycles' performance.

Today's choppers are completely modified motorcycles with individual accessories added to create a one-of-a-kind motorcycle. The main difference between a true chopper and a custom motorcycle is that a custom motorcycle usually retains the original frame while the other parts are modified. With choppers, the frame is modified as well. Plus, the raked front end extends the wheel base giving the motorcycle a more stable feel during high speeds and when going down a straight line. Changing the rake and trail of a motorcycle involves modifying the front end design and changing the angle between the neck of the motorcycle and the vertical line from the axis of the wheel.

Today there are companies that offer kits to build your own choppers. These chopper kits consist of all the necessary parts to build a chopper. The main advantage of building a chopper from one of these kits is that it is much less expensive and easier than purchasing a motorcycle, removing all the excess parts and then chopping and welding the body. You can then further customize these choppers by adding on accessories and detailing the gas tank to make your chopper stand out from other motorcycles built from similar kits.

Choppers: An Essential Introduction

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Friday, September 16, 2011

Tips to Build a Chopper

Bikes drive many people crazy and there have been instances wherein many people are involved in building their own customized bikes. This article is going to help you provide some of the tips with which you can build a cheap chopper. First of all it is important that you define the word cheap in your terms some people define cheap as an amount less than 00 and some people consider an amount of less than 000 as cheap, however the tips mentioned below would suit any user to stay below his budget.

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Check out your expertise level: To build a cheap chopper it is important that you do all the work right at the first time, incase you do commit mistakes in the first instance then this re-work will definitely cause you a concern as this will add up to your cost and thus it would raise p your budget. For the work which you do not expertise in, it is advisable that you do hire a reasonable priced professional who can actually do it well. Believe me this will pay you well in the long run. Plan earlier: Do not start work on building your chopper half planned it is always advisable that you do plan properly and then decide on what you are going to do. It is preferable that you decide on what the parts you would require are and what would be your range of price, and choose the parts from the variety of options. It is not necessary that you buy each and every part at once, but it would be better that you stick to a particular plan otherwise you may be in a position wherein you would be hanging with urgent purchases and these purchases would make you to purchase things at a high price, so always ensure that you purchase things ahead. Incase you are intending to buy all cheaper stuff then it is always advisable that you buy stuff separately instead of buying a rolling chassis. Reuse the same parts: It would be an excellent idea incase you are considering using the old parts but the parts which are in good condition. For example a frame would not reveal if it is new or old one which has been custom painted. The same case will apply to the tanks also. Use the external sources: Most of the work you do can be really enhanced once you read the online publications, see the videos and on consulting few of your friends you have done this before. On the net you will find loads of information, you can even get the step by step guide on building the cheap chopperRemember quality is first: It is always important to remember that you do not sacrifice the quality under any circumstances. If you have to make a choice between two parts one of which is highly priced but offers extremely good quality then it is advisable that you do not choose the cheaper part as this will not last long on the creepy roads. So just remember that you do not sacrifice quality on any circumstances and give utmost importance to safety.

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Tips to Build a Chopper

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Bi-Weekly Amortization Schedule - Why Half is Sometimes Better than Whole

People who are into a much more manageable way of paying off their mortgage will definitely benefit from a bi-weekly amortization schedule. This type of amortization schedule will go by more quickly than a monthly mortgage because if it is biweekly then the payment schedule is accelerated. You usually make 26 half payments in a year instead of 12 full payments. Should you decide to go for a biweekly amortization schedule, you will find yourself being able to compare the size, interest rate and number of years of biweekly mortgages against monthly ones.

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It is then not very surprising to know that research and statistics confidently reveal that the demand for such an amortization program is indeed very outstanding. Such a side by side schedule of amortization can show you the dramatic interest when it comes to saving and speedier payoffs of frequent payments. The great results that this type of schedule shows are quite amazing. If you pay for your mortgage every two weeks, your dollar savings get compounded faster. It is also very simple to do this - you just need to input the normal mortgage information and the calculator will compute for you the biweekly schedule of payment.

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If you use a tool for your biweekly amortization schedule, you are open to a lot of benefits. You can easily see how much you get to save each time you pay. You can predict how soon you can pay off your mortgages. You can even see how much you get to save when it comes to pre-tax interest over the entire life of the loan itself. Overall, you can take better control of your financial responsibilities. When you do, you will be adequately informed about your financial status and will have an easier time talking to your bank manager about any kind of loan that you wish to apply for. Every time you get a mortgage, you should utilize the biweekly amortization schedule so you will always save money, pay off your loan and breathe easier.

So what are you waiting for? If there is something out there that you want but do not know how to get it, go for the biweekly amortization schedule. You have already seen how it can benefit you and make paying off your loan easier. This then will allow you to enjoy your loan in the present. Your wallet will thank you for it.

Bi-Weekly Amortization Schedule - Why Half is Sometimes Better than Whole

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The Weekly Fitness Post: Build Strong Arms For Stunting

Week 5: Strength Training Arms

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If you're a base for a cheerleading team, you are well aware by now that arm strength is crucial to becoming a better base. Tossing, lifting, twisting and catching other girls in the air is not for the faint or weak. Many females, in general, tend to lack the arm strength their male counter parts have, so arm strengthening is the key ingredient to a cheerleading base's exercise routine. From your triceps to your wrists, I have a fitness plan that will make you a lean, mean, lifting machine. Please remember to stretch and warm up before performing any of these exercises to prevent injury.

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Aside from gym machines, here are some at home exercises you can do to strengthen your upper arms.
Pushups: Lie down on your stomach with your toes to the mat and your legs straight, together and parallel to each other. Your hands should be positioned at shoulder level, but slightly further out than shoulder width, palms flat and fingers spread apart to help with balance. Don't look at the floor while performing this exercise. You want to look straight ahead to keep your entire body in a straight line. Slowly straighten your arms and keep your back and legs straight while pushing your body off of the floor. Stop for a moment once your arms have reached the top and then slowly lower your body back to the floor by bending your elbows. You'll want to lower your body until your chest is touching the floor. Keep repeating this exercise in sets to see full results. If you want more of a challenge, place your hands together in a diamond shape using your thumbs and index fingers, at shoulder level and perform the pushup.
Upside Down Pushups: Get into position by doing a handstand against the wall (you'll be using the wall to help you keep your balance). When you do the handstand, make sure your not too far away from the wall by placing your finger tips as close to it as possible. Positioning yourself too far away will cause back and neck strain. Lower your body by bending your elbows and keeping your body straight against the wall. Then straighten your elbows to push back up. This exercise will have better results when done in multiple repetitions.
Chair Dips: Take a chair and get into a sitting position, back straight and feet flat on the floor. Grasp the front edge of the chair and rotate your palms so they are facing away from you. Walk your feet out in front of you until your buttocks is no longer over the chair, but in front of the chair. Keep your back as close to the chair as possible and dip your body down by bending your elbows and keeping your back straight. Dip until your elbows are at a 90 degree angle and then straighten your elbows to return to the starting position. This exercise will have better results when done in multiple repetitions. If you need more of a challenge, take a second chair and rest your heels on it. Repeat the dipping motion, but this time your body will be fully elevated off of the floor.

The weakest part of your arm is your wrist and you'll be amazed at how many other cheerleading bases share the same strife. Weak or injured wrists will bring pyramid building to a screeching halt. It's important to take precautions and prevent injury by building your muscle strength in your wrists. Here are some tried and true wrist exercises that other cheerleaders use to strengthen their wrists.
Wrist Lifts: You'll want to start with a weight that is fairly light to prevent straining a weak area. A can of soup weighs about ten ounces and is great for beginners. If you need more of a challenge, grab a free weight of about two pounds. Please remember that you will be doing high amounts of repetitions so make sure you grab a weight you'll be comfortable with. Hold the can in your hand and face your palm upward. Slowly lift the can up and down with your wrist. It's very important that you do this motion slowly to target your muscles in your wrist. Start with two sets of twenty five for each hand and slowly add more repetitions as your wrists become stronger.
Hand Squeezes: Grab a tennis ball or a stress ball and slowly squeeze and release in each hand. Do two sets of twenty five in each hand and slowly add more repetitions as your wrists, hands and forearms become stronger.

In addition, before you put your flyer in the air, make sure you and your fellow bases grab a shoe and work out timing, hand and finger positions and coordination. This gives you and your team mates a chance to work out any confusion before risking the safety of your flyer.

The Weekly Fitness Post: Build Strong Arms For Stunting

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Polishing Your Chopper Motorcycle

Polishing plays an important role in increasing the grace of your bike. Polishing can give a brand new look to your chopper motorcycle. There are various types of polish available in the market, but you should use only automotive polish. Automotive polish is specially made for polishing motorcycles. These types of automotive polish give shininess .

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Maximum part of the chopper motorcycles is made up of chrome. Therefore, chrome is having its own place in manufacturing. Chrome is used to give a blazing and flashy look. But it is not just about looks. Chrome is highly impressive and shines much better as compare to other metal used in the motorcycles.

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Chrome can get rust and rust is the enemy of all bike fans. There is nothing as disappointing than rusted chrome on an attractive bike. Polishing is very essential as it can remove the surface oxidation from your motorcycle that feeds the rust. It can also buff out every small scratch or stain, which is left unchecked and become the breeding ground of the rust later.

Metal polish can protect chrome very efficiently from rusting. Metal polish is strong enough to clean the surface deeply and removes the rough stains, surface oxidation and soap or water stains. If chrome part of your chopper motorcycle has being heavily rusted, then you may need to re-coat the chrome. This can be an expensive option; therefore you must polish your bike at regular interval of time. You can seal and protect all the metals in your motorcycle with a shield of polish. It is recommended to polish your motorcycle after every six months.

How to Polish

You can use buffing kit to polish your bike effectively and easily. Polishing requires different types of polish for different surfaces.

You can't polish chrome with an aluminum polish, as aluminum polish is useless on chrome and it is a waste of money. Therefore, you should consider the types of metals, which you want to polish - chrome, aluminum, stainless steel etc. and then buy the polish. There is a wide selection of specialized polishes available in the market.

Polishing Your Chopper Motorcycle

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The Chopper

A chopper is a motorcycle but not the traditional type. Choppers are motorcycles that have been radically modified by the owner or even the manufacturer. Choppers are motorcycles that have a few less features than a regular motorcycle. The chopper came into existence following World War II when soldiers came back to the United States and began modifying their motorcycles. The soldiers removed any part of their motorcycle that was unnecessary, too big, too ugly and too heavy. The parts that were removed were the fenders, the front brakes and turn indicators. Most motorcycles also have a spring saddle, but not choppers. Choppers have the spring saddle removed from the frame so that the driver can sit as low to the ground as possible. Most choppers are made with a v-twin engine.

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The main reason for redesigning and editing a motorcycle into the form of a chopper was to prepare the bike for dirt track racing and even mud racing. Removing all of the heavy, unwanted and unnecessary parts made the bike lighter and easier to handle in a high speed race. The large front tire is replaced with a smaller one and so is the headlight and the fuel tank. Most motorcycles have a large fuel tank but choppers have a smaller fuel tank to lighten the load of the bike. As required by law, almost all choppers across the country have to have protective bars for the driver installed. Those bars, which are on the back of the bike and stick straight up in the air, are often referred to as 'sissy bars.' More often than not the 'sissy bars' can be seen over the driver's head when looking at a chopper from the front of the bike.

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The reason for returning soldiers from World War II to work on their motorcycles was that the majority of them had been trained by the United States to work on automobiles and heavy machinery while in the armed forces. They were trained to repair these vehicles while on the battlefield and while at the camp in case of breakdown or other technical problems. Almost all of these soldiers weren't even mechanics before joining the service.

There are a handful of companies across the country and the world that produce choppers. Jesse G. James' West Coast Choppers, Orange County Choppers, Indian Larry, Falcon Motorcycles, Warlock Motorcycles and Von Dutch Kustom Cycles are just a few companies that manufacture chopper motorcycles.

Where did the term chopper come from? Well, when the servicemen originally began chopping up and welding the frame of their motorcycles the term chopper was born. Choppers are not only popular in the United States but have become wildly popular in Australia, where ATV and dirt bike racing is also incredibly popular among the sports fans. Choppers have become so popular in the United States that even bicycles are being manufactured to have the look and feel of a chopper motorcycle. So now, even kids can ride a chopper if their parents don't own one.

The Chopper

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Custom Chopper Motorcycles - Riding the Dream

There comes a time in everyone's life when motorcycles become not only interesting but accessible, for me this was aged 15, and at 16 I had my first motorbike.

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The bike in question was a Suzuki ZR50 which was built like an old school chopper, with the seat, and handlebars to match, despite its blistering 28mph top speed! But unlike my friends who took an interest in the sports style motorcycles, I was hooked on the custom chopper and Harley Davidson scene.

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My ZR50 spent quite a lot of time in bits, I painted it up by myself, tricked up the engine to a new top speed if 48mph and I even painted a design of Eddy from Iron Maiden on one of the plastic farings.

That was 1987 and since then the custom motorcycle bug is an itch that I still enjoy scratching.

But the custom chopper & motorcycle scene is bigger today than it has ever been with the popularity of TV programmes such as American Chopper highlighting Orange County Choppers, and buying and selling custom built motorcycles is big business.

Finding the right market value for a motorcycle with a specific specification is difficult enough, but determining the value of a custom built motorcycle is a bit of an art, and you need to know what you are doing, so you're buying or selling a custom made motorcycle, then you need to see what other custom motorcycles are selling for, and get a heads up on the true market value.

Purchasing a custom motorcycle at the right price is an excellent investment IF you know what you are looking for, and you will be the envy of your friends.

If you are in the market for a custom chopper or Harley Davidson then you need to know your numbers and market value. Use our unique software algorithm to search for the best deals on the internet including eBay.

In these economic times people are selling their custom motorcycles at unheard of prices which means you can pick up a real quality custom motorcycle bargain.

Custom Chopper Motorcycles - Riding the Dream

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Custom Built Chopper Motorcycles

"Whose motorcycle is this?"

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"Its not a motorcycle baby, it's a chopper."

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"Whose chopper is this"

"Its Zeds chopper baby."

"Who is Zed?"

"Zeds dead baby, Zeds dead."

Now, most of us who were alive during the Nineties remember this scene from the classic American film, Pulp Fiction. I remember watching this movie for the first time and then wondering to myself, "What the hell is a difference between a chopper and a motorcycle?" This was before shows like American Chopper and Monster Garage came on to the scene and helped educate the public on the difference between a motorcycle and a custom built chopper.

A chopper is pretty much a motorcycle that had been customized, or "chopped" to give it individuality. The practice of building custom motorcycle choppers started sometime after World War Two when the biker culture began. Veterans came back from Europe, and found the big clunky motorcycles built by Harley Davidson and Indian unsatisfactory when compared to the lighter, faster European bikes. They decided to change the bikes by removing anything and everything that was unnecessary. They began to shorten, or remove the fenders to give the bike a sleeker look and the term "chopper" was born.

The custom-built chopper motorcycle evolved further during the sixties and seventies. Bikers began removing everything that was deemed unnecessary and replacing everything that seemed too big. Out went the windshield, the big blinkers and the big seats. The began raking the front wheel, so that it extended further out from the bike, giving the motorcycle a "cool" look and raising the handle bars higher. These customized motorcycles began to morph away from anything that was factory standard and became unique as each owner tailored their individual bike to what they deemed necessary.

The chopper took on an American Iconic status after the release of "Easy Rider" in 1969. Soon thereafter, the idea of a custom built motorcycle left the realm of the outlaw biker and entered the domain of the typical American. Soon, talented designers opened their own customizing shops replacing the guy in the backyard who put together bikes for fun. People started going to these shops to get their customized choppers instead of building it themselves.

As the baby boomer generation began to age, the demand for these nostalgic symbols of individuality began to rise. Soon, custom-built motorcycles were being produced and sold for exorbitant prices. Choppers were no longer the vehicles for the outlaw biker. They had instead become the status symbol for the weekend hobbyist with expendable income. Still, when I see one of these bankers going through a midlife crises flying down the freeway on a Chopper I cannot help but feel a shiver of danger and rebellion.

Custom Built Chopper Motorcycles

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Weekly Checklist For House Cleaning 30 Minutes a Day!

Developing a weekly checklist for house cleaning will work wonders in keeping your home overall clean, tidy and presentable for those last minute drop in guests. When thinking about the strategy to use consider using the once a day 30 min plan. Not only does this help stop procrastination but also leaves a clean home feeling and the cleaning workload stays more manageable. This routine requires approximately 30 minutes a day on cleaning tasks and if you get other members of you family involved can help speed it up!

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This 30 minutes a day clean away involves tackling similar cleaning tasks in each room and finishing each task for that room and progressing on to the next room. The bonus of doing it this way is that it meets your weekly checklist requirements and only the cleaning tools and supplies needed are brought out and used.

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Now considering there is 30 mins to get it done, tasks are grouped together:

1. Clean all the windows, mirrors, glass tabletops and any other glass surfaces

2. Tackle the bathrooms, the tub/showers, sinks,counter tops and yes the toilets!

3. Tackle the kitchen, wipe down cupboards, clean counter tops, large and small appliances, and rotate weekly between cleaning inside the oven or refrigerator.

4. Gather up all the laundry,table linens, bathroom towels, sheets and do the laundry. Put out fresh towels, sheets and linens.

5. Dust all the surfaces, light fixtures and blinds too and polish furniture

6. Sweep and vacuum the flooring and don't forget to mop! Check, Change or refresh any pets litter/boxes or habitat they use and take out the garbage.

7. Give it a rest!

If you sort your cleaning supplies and keep them handy together in a cleaning bucket, makes it much easier and more convenient to grab and take with you, saving you time.

Weekly Checklist For House Cleaning 30 Minutes a Day!

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Building A Custom Chopper Motorcycle, Where Do You Start?

So you want to build a custom chopper? I do too, so the first question I asked myself, is where do I start. Should I make a business plan, a schedule, a financial statement, or should I just buy my wife some flowers and blindly proceed? I guess I should do all of the above but not necessarily in that order.

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I will start by trying to justify this purchase and or endeavor, to do this I will make a list of my reasons for building a Chopper. 1) I want to ride a custom chopper, a totally cool stretched out, fire breathing, gas eating, pavement pounding, old lady scaring, 2 wheel monster. 2) I want to be able to say "I built that" when someone asks me where I got that totally sick bike. 3) I want to be able to customize the bike beyond the standard add on parts I can get for my current bike a Harley Davidson Fatboy. 4) I want to be able to make this dream come true, meaning I need to be able to pay for it. A ,000 chopper is out of my current budget. 5) I have been talking about this for 5 years so why don't I get to it and stop doing all the talking and start doing some building.

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Now I have a few reasons on paper a will look at my options, then make a plan, a schedule, and find some extra money.

Let's start with a my build options, and plan on a slow and steady approach. I realize I will need to do a lot of research before I start. I have 4 basic options, a kit bike, a rolling chassis, a start from zero build, or an extreme makeover of a current motorcycle.

Option 1) If I start with a motorcycle kit I maybe the farthest ahead from a mechanical perspective, and farthest behind from a financial point of view. What do I mean by this, well a kit bike has all the parts it just needs paint, labor, gas, oil and some love. The problem a complete kit bike will cost me ,000 dollars right up front. This is a bit out of my spend a ton of money now then not be able to ride a bike for a year or two thinking. If I get a kit, I maybe able to get it together faster, as I will be motivated and have all the parts ready to go. As a first bike I think this is a very good option, when you consider all the expensive mistakes I may make along that way. One drawback to this option is the amount of customization I can do to the bike as it is put together. Because all the parts are in the kit, I may resist the urge to get new bars or different sheet metal, or other parts.

Option 2) Start with a Rolling chassis, this is the middle of the road option, spend a lump sum of money, about 1/2 of what the overall bike will cost and get a basic setup that all works together.

A Rolling chassis kit consists of a Frame, 2 wheels, the forks, and triple clamps and bars, all build and configured to work together. Add a motor and a transmission and all the major workings of the bike are in place. This setup helps avoid some of the major work needed to mix match and fit these items together. This option also allows for a ton of customization in the parts that people see and the parts that give a bike it's personality. For me this is a very serious option to consider. I would only have 1/2 the cost and 1/2 the parts sitting around and gathering dust until I get time to get it together.

Option 3) Find each and every part one at a time and build a completely custom motorcycle. I know I could do this, but I also know I will encounter more unexpected and possibly expensive issues with this type of build. This option would give me a bike that no one would ever duplicate. This could be very good or this could be very bad. What if some possible combination of frame, motor, forks, or wheels didn't work together? It would not be discovered until the motorcycle was all together. I think this option is better left to the serious professional who build bike all night long, as the are working on other peoples bikes, and running businesses during the day. I may consider this for my second custom chopper.

Option 4) Take an existing bike and start cutting and changing it. This is maybe as involved as chopping and re-welding the frame to create a new rake and angles. Or it could mean just getting a new frame and using the engine, transmission, and various other part to build a new machine. I like this idea, and I think it would be a lower cost alternative to all new custom parts. With this option you are also able to keep the current registration and title if the frame is not replaced. This is also a lower cost option because a lot of the miscellaneous parts can be reused.

I know that in one page all the possible combinations of Custom Chopper build can't be completely explained, I just hope this information give you something to start with and build on. It has help steer me in the direction of a rolling chassis, so I better get shopping.

Building A Custom Chopper Motorcycle, Where Do You Start?

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Planning Your Diabetic Weekly Menu

Life is to live but only once. Diabetic is one among the deadliest which cannot be completely cured but can be controlled. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) results due to the deficiency levels in insulin. Insulin is secreted to maintain the blood sugar levels. Diabetes mellitus is caused due to the inability of the body organs to maintain or react to the insulin levels in the body that are highly required for the proper functioning of the body.

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It is an expensive affair even. So a proper diabetic weekly menu is the basic need of this disease. Treating oneself with proper diet in course of this disease can help the patient from many hurdles. These diets are available to you in weekly menu too. The weekly menu preferred for diabetic goes as follows:

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It is good to have small meals in the due course of time rather than having 3 larger meals per day. Dairy products can be high in carbs as well, so try to limit you to one 8 oz serving at a time. Low-fat milk or unsweetened yogurt is good selection. Try to get at least 2-3 servings per day as a part of diabetic weekly menu.

Most contain carbohydrates as well as natural sugars, so watch your intake carefully. Combining them with protein at snack time or before exercise is a good idea. A small apple, banana or peach is a serving, or ½ cup canned fruit (make sure canned fruits are packed in unsweetened fruit juice - not syrup). 2-4 servings a day are required.

Exercise is a basic need for this sickness. Regular workout for few hours is very much worth.

o Oil contains should be avoided to a large extend. Trim off visible fat before and after cooking.
o Vitamin D and calcium supplements can be used instead of sugar.
o Drink fluid that does not contain sugar.
o Consume much of leafy vegetables which are rich in vitamins and minerals that is one of the best of diabetic weekly menu items.

Planning Your Diabetic Weekly Menu

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Reasons To Love A Mini Harley Chopper Scooter

Head Turners on the Road

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A lot of buzz is going on about the mini Harley chopper scooter, and teens are going crazy over these trendy bikes. If your child is moping for one, then you have to go over the pros and cons before getting one. You have to think real fast, because they are short of supply.

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These little bikes give off a big roar, and whiz past just like the big machines. Surely, you haven't turned a blind eye and deaf ear to a mini harley chopper scooter? It is a good thing these are not recommended for use along the highway and public roads. Definitely not. Look up these bikes at the key suppliers nearest you or hop online to check out details.

Should You?

Buying a mini harley chopper scooter for your son or daughter will require some caution on your part. If your child is eighteen years old you can get her or him this hot bike; and if you trust your child, who is below 18 years, then why not. Most parents would not allow this for valid reasons. They have a point here.

Unless they have the time to supervise their kids with the proper use of the mini Harley chopper scooter, then parents can get this bike without worrying unnecessarily. These mini clones can go at speeds up to 25 mph. Just about right for teens. It has stainless steel dual tips muffler, headlight brake lights, and rear signal indicators.

Another enticement to get this mini harley chopper scooter is the price. It is an affordable piece of steel for your child's fun, and pride. The machine is a fine specimen of detailed artistry. So you get real value for your money. You can test drive the mini Harley Chopper to check out how it runs.

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The mini harley chopper scooter proudly displays a Harley Davidson logo. There is also a decal of a burst of flame on the seat and on the handlebars. A loud electric horn will warn anybody of the approach of the mini Harley.

Well as a parent, get your child the complete set of safety gear. Make sure he or she wears the helmet - whether it is hot or not. Some accidents have happened with devastating results just because the helmet was ignored.

Safety systems have been incorporated into this little meanie. There's the push button electrical ignition that can start and switch off the motor safely. Front and rear disk breaks can balance the mini Harley Chopper when put rapidly to a halt.

Which Mini Meanie?

The 36cc, and 43cc, mini harley chopper scooter models are not gas guzzlers. The first runs with a maximum speed of 16mph, while the latter can go up to 25mph. You can have an idea of the speed limits of the little Harley. So get one that you believe is best for your child. Now watch her or him ride with pride. Perhaps you would be riding it too. That would be another story.

Reasons To Love A Mini Harley Chopper Scooter

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Why to do Weekly Checks on Your Pools PH Levels

Importance of Checking the Swimming Pools pH

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The pools pH level helps to keep the pool free of algae. If the acidic level is low then algae can grow, but if the pH is high, the water will have to much alkaline in the water, which can cause black areas on the waterline surface and will cause burning of the nose and eyes. The water can become cloudy and unsafe to swim in for anyone. When the swimming pools pH is high, it causes the calcium and carbonates in the water to form the black areas, which when left untouched can trap dirt and become hazardous to swimmers.

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pH Unbalance

When you check the pools pH level, you should have a reading above 7.2 and under 7.6. If the pH level is out of this range, it is unsafe for swimming. If the reading is under 7.2, the pH is low and must be raised. If the pH is above 7.6, it is to high and must be lowered. You can use a test kit to check the pH level as well as the chlorine levels. This should be done weekly or if you notice that the water is cloudy or black spots are appearing around the water surface. If you have any burning in the nose or eyes, it is time to check the levels.

Correcting the Pools pH Level 

You should have chemicals on hand to raise the pool pH level and to lower the levels. This chemical is part of the chemical package you should have for your swimming pool when the pool is in use. You will follow the directions on the specific chemical. Follow the directions precisely so that you can correct the problem and make the water safe for swimming. This is very important if you are going to keep the water safe. 

If you notice that your pool water is cloudy or you start seeing black spots around the pools waterline, you should immediately check the pool pH levels and make sure that the level is between the desired ranges. If the swimming pools pH [http://www.poolcleaningguide.com/pools-ph-.html] is too high, you should add the pH reducer or use the pH chemical for raising the pH before allowing any swimmers in the pool. Check the levels weekly or twice a week depending on use. If you do this, you should keep the pool clean and it will not cause any discomfort to anyone swimming.

Why to do Weekly Checks on Your Pools PH Levels

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Chopper Tattoo Review - Original & Unique Chopper Tattoo Designs

Are you always impressed by someone's tattoo designs? Picking a perfect design is not going to be an easy task. You need to invest money and time on books, magazines and internet to ensure you get the greatest body art option.

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The best way to find your perfect tattoo designs is by surfing the internet. More often than not, you'll start up your research with a lot of fun and anticipation. After spending hours or even days looking at your computer screen, you'll soon realize that all the free tattoo web sites are giving you low quality stuffs which are available everywhere on the internet. None of the artworks inspires you, and obviously you do not want to wear any of those stuffs on your body permanently.

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Tattoo designs are great expression of your personality, beliefs, belongingness and style. You should carefully consider their size, color and where to place them in your body before heading to your favorite pricking parlor. It is advisable to take advantage of all available resources online when choosing your body arts since they are with you to love forever.

So, how to find your perfect design which is original, creative and striking? Chopper Tattoo is a place you can't miss if you are serious about getting unique tattoo designs and lettering ideas. It has the largest high quality body art library in the entire internet.

Chopper's search engine: There are a wide variety of Chopper Tattoo designs and lettering, from small to large patterns, in many different shapes, colors (black & white) and designs for you to pick. Searching body artworks in Chopper is easy. You just need to pick your "category (says Tribal or Zodiac)," "size," "color (or B&W)" and click on the "Find Tattoos" button to start a search. A huge collection of fine arts will appear in front of you in seconds!

Large collection of designs and lettering: Chopper Tattoo has the largest body art database on the whole internet with over 4,000 original and unique designs. Many of them are award-winning. There are also thousands of lettering ideas you can use to tailor your need from the convenience of your computer. Here you'll discover some very unique fonts you would never see anywhere else

Access to Chopper's database: You need to have a membership in order to view Chopper Tattoo designs. There are three types of memberships - 30 days, 60 days and lifetime unlimited access to Chopper's library.

When you found that perfect design, you can simply enlarge it, print it out and bring it to your favorite tattoo artist. If you need recommendation on reliable artists, there is a feature in the member's area to locate the nearest parlors for you. It is advisable to pre-select and bring your own prefect design to the parlor. Always remember that tattoos are built for life! View high quality Chopper tattoo designs.

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Chopper Tattoo - Chopper Tattoo Designs Worth It?

So ... is Chopper Tattoo worth it?

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Well, for a guy who's has 1 tattoo done a couple years back and now looking for another one - it's good that a website like Chopper Tattoo can cater thousands of tattoo designs to look over.

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As mentioned, the good part about the program is the variety of tattoo designs available from tribal to conventional and many more. Not only that, Chopper Tattoo online gets plenty of the latest tattoo designs from tattoo artists. In a way, you know, that their designs will always be in tune with what people want for a tattoo. And if you're one who labors over his or her decision - then having the ability to download and print the award winning designs is convenient.

The last thing you want to do is choose the wrong artwork that will stay with you forever. Imagine having a tattoo that you thought was great to have but later regretted it. That is just wrong...each individual have their reasons for a tattoo and should be proud of it - but hiding it and not loving it, is simply a bad scar.

So with Chopper Tattoo, there's no more excuse on making the wrong choice of artwork - all you have to do is to choose a couple of tattoos, print it out and stick it up somewhere over a few days to make a decision. Do it this way, and you'll reduce your chance of any regrets. However, try to avoid getting too many opinions. Your decision counts more - Why??

At the end of the day, you're wearing it for life!

And in contrast to other products in the market, Chopper Tattoo is comparatively cheap. And with a choice of 1 month, 2 months or lifetime subscription - which are one off payments - you are getting plenty.

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Weekly Trichotillomania and Pick Checklist

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder that causes people to compulsively pull out hair from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic area, or other parts of the body, resulting in noticeable bald patches. Hair pulling varies greatly in its severity, location on the body, and response to treatment. For some, trichotillomania is mild and can be managed with a bit of extra awareness and concentration. For others, the urge may be so strong that it makes thinking of anything else nearly impossible.

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Chronic Skin Picking (CSP), also known as Dermatillomania, is a serious and poorly understood problem. People who suffer from CSP repetitively touch, rub, scratch, pick at, or dig into their skin, often in an attempt to remove small irregularities or perceived imperfections. This behavior may result in skin discoloration or scarring. In more serious cases, severe tissue damage and visible disfigurement can result.

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While it is estimated that approximately 3% of the population have these or related body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), most professionals know little about them and less about treatment. Many people who have these issues experience great shame, anxiety, and depression. These issues can greatly impact their lives, especially relationships. They can even be unable to keep jobs, due to these problems.

Below is a checklist of a variety of strategies that many find helpful. It is assumed that the more frequently one uses these strategies, the greater control they will establish over their pulling, picking, etc.

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___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Made daily commitment to refrain from Pulling & Picking

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Reviewed my Personal Trich & Pick Plan

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Anticipated predictable frustrations for the day

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Worked on being aware of frustrations at all times

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Worked on being aware of my hands at all times

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Practiced Mindfulness

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Limited my time in "High Pull & Pick" situations

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Practiced deep breathing

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used deep breathing when feeling nervous

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Did relaxation exercises or meditation

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Exercised

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used coping statements (ex. these symptoms are miserable, NOT dangerous)

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used Habit Reversal techniques, such as making fists for about one minute

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used Fiddlers

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Monitored self for negative thoughts

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Wrote down negative thoughts

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Challenged negative thoughts

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Did self-help reading

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Attended self-help meeting

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Used distraction when stressed

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Focused on blessings for the day

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Other (specify)

You now are in possession of a number of tools that will help you gain control over your pulling and/or picking. Like anything else, you NEED to PRACTICE these skills for them to be effective.

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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Stater Bros Weekly Advertisements Review - Rated 8 Out of 10 Stars

Each week, Stater Bros and other groceries submit new grocery flyers delivered to your mailbox. Compared to other grocery flyers in the area, how does Stater Bros weekly circular stack up?

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Amount of advertisements - Rated 9 out of 10

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Stater Bros delivers an average amount of items in their weekly advertisements. Typically somewhere around 120 to 140 items. Research tends to favor this amount of sale items as the value of each item on sale it typically very high. As with most grocery flyers, you can expect the best sales to be on the front page or the back page.

Quality of discounts - Rated 10 out of 10

Stater Bros has consistently delivered a high amount of quality sales from week to week. In a typical weekly circular that has 120 items, there are often 10 or more items that rate very high in value and sometimes above 40 that rate high (4 out of 5 stars) in discount value. In addition, the high value of the sales often does not require coupons which makes the ability to take advantage of the discounts even easier. Of the many grocery flyers researched, this has ranked among the highest in this category.

Coupon Advantage - Rated 5 out of 10

Stater Bros is not generally a big coupon grocery. Since they offer such great prices and sales in the first place, they often do not have additional store coupons provided. However, with additional searching, some manufacturer coupons can be applied adding some nice extra savings to the already low prices.

On a side note, Stater Brothers Markets has yet to implement an advanced online version of their weekly circular. Compared to other groceries, this is a significant disadvantage to web savvy customers. The current website only allows the customer to download a pdf version of the weekly flyer. The weekly advertisements review for Staters has delivered an 8 out of 10. For value in weekly advertisements, Stater Bros weekly advertisements rate very well.

Stater Bros Weekly Advertisements Review - Rated 8 Out of 10 Stars

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Use Publix Weekly Sales Ad to Creatively Save For Your Family

Publix weekly sales ad is a great place to start creating your menu for the week and is available online for easy use. Instead of scrolling through an endless list of items on sale, Publix had their flyer set up to browse like you would if it was in print. As an additional service, you can transfer items from the sales flyer to the printable grocery list in just a click or two of the mouse.

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Grocery flyers like Publix help many families save money on their grocery bill. When families plan out what to eat ahead of time using what is on sale as a basis, they can cut the grocery budget by a quarter or more. That is money that is put back in the family's pocket and can be used to pay a bill, saved for college, or even a fun activity.

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To use your Publix weekly sales ad to its fullest potential, sit down with the flyer and your coupons and start making your list with the items that are on sale and you have a coupon for. Then add in sales items, since they tend to have more savings than what a coupon offers, then add in coupon items if need be. If you do not use all your coupons, it is OK; they can be used at another time, and are more effective if you can wait until those items are in your Publix weekly sales ad.

Another way to save money with your Publix weekly sales ad is to plan out multiple meals from the same starter dish. Let's say that Public weekly says that beef roasts are on sale, so you buy one that is larger than what your family can eat in one meal. Then take the leftovers and slice them thin for sandwiches with the bread that is on sale as well, or shred the beef up and add gravy, potatoes, and carrots and other vegetables and make a stew. Now you have just made your savings do double duty.

By following your Publix weekly sales ad, adding in a few coupons and thinking creatively about what you can do with certain items to create two meals or more out of one, and you can shave your grocery bill down to a much more manageable size. Put your brain to a great use and save your family money.

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Diabetic Weekly Menus

Diabetes is the most common lifestyle disease which is widely prevalent in people all across the world these days. The disease is very dangerous and has very harmful repercussions for the patients. The most important aspect of controlling the disease is to have an effective diet plan for diabetics in place and to follow the intricacies of the plan with a lot of discipline. Diabetic weekly menus are devised by diet consultants or Doctors who treat patients suffering from diabetes.

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These diabetic weekly food menus are a comprehensive guide for the patients to follow in order to control the disease from gaining alarming proportions. These menus advise patients on what kind of food intake is permitted and necessary to keep the disease within manageable limits. The basic aim of these menus is to provide options to the patients of intake of diabetic low car diet which will ensure a healthy and energetic body to combat the daily rigors without disturbing the nutritional balance of the body. These diabetic weekly food menus provide the body with supplement foods to lower the blood sugar levels of the body keeping the patient completely healthy to go about the daily chores of his life.

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These diabetic weekly menus are an amalgamation of meal plans which are devised the by the consultant keeping in mind the requirements of the patients body based on his activity levels during a particular day. Since the level of physical activity varies between different patients, the diet plan for diabetics is also different depending upon the individual patient's physical needs and requirements. The catch of an effective diabetic low carb diet which will help in providing options for foods to lower the blood sugar levels of the patients is to ensure the right amount of calories intake. The individual diabetic weekly food menus provide those correct options which help the patients in maintaining a healthy lifestyle in spite of the disease.

With the help of these diabetic weekly food menus, the patients have the option of working on different diabetic low car diets every week. This will help the patients in getting rid of the monotony of eating similar food items for a long time. Consuming similar kind of food for a long time makes the patients vary and they tend to get disappointed and hassled with their physical condition which might lead to mental trauma and frustration. This kind of mental state is also not warranted for diabetic patients as increase in stress and tension levels also contributes in raising the blood sugar levels in the body.

The food intake options that are provided in these diabetic weekly menus should be complimented with a proper exercise regime as well. Food intake can to an extent just help in applying brakes on the harmful effects of diabetes in the body, but a combination of these diet plans for diabetics with an effective exercise schedule will act as potent tool in combating and controlling the disease. When following a disease control plan, it always helps to make a chart which should be regularly updated in order to keep track of the developments or benefits that the body in undergoing.

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

American Chopper Party Games For the Kids

The American Chopper television show has become so popular that even the kids have become regular fans and want their own American Chopper party games at their parties and celebrations. Here are a couple great games themed after the American Chopper show.

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Zoom, Motorcycle:

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This American Chopper party game is fun for the kids and is meant to be played while sitting down so the adults at the party can relax a bit too. Get everyone at the party in a circle and tell them that the group is going to start up one of the great motorcycles that have been tricked out on American Chopper. You'll start the motorcycle by saying zoom and the person next to you will repeat zoom and this will continue from person to person around the circle. Then you'll try and get the motorcycle going a bit faster by trying to get everyone to repeat 'zoom' faster and faster. Any person can stick out their arms and yell 'Eek!' when the zoom reaches them to stop the motorcycle. Though the motorcycle has to go into reverse when this happens. Whoever just said 'zoom' will say it again and the person before that and so on until someone stops the motorcycle again.

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Make up a bunch of slips of paper with the names of each of the guys and gals from the American Chopper party on them. You can list one person two or three times to make enough slips so everyone at the party can choose a name. Have each person draw one slip from a hat and give them each a pencil and paper. Have each person create a fitting American Chopper slogan for the American Chopper employee that's been drawn.

For the hardest part of the American Chopper party games each person has to begin each word of the American Chopper slogan with a letter from the character's name. Then everyone will read their slogans out loud and you'll pick the best.

The kids will really enjoy these two American Chopper party games. If you play some episodes of the show and have lots of good food at the party you'll have an even better time.

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Weekly Bookkeeping For Small Restaurants - A Must!

One in four restaurants changes ownership after a year, according to the RAS. This figure is one proof of how harsh the restaurant industry can be especially for small business owners who just want to get by through today's tough economic times.

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A restaurant's ability to immediately respond to the dynamics of the industry is the key determinant on how long it can stay in business, and possibly, on top of the competition.

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A smart businessman should know that close attention to his restaurant's financial operations should be a weekly ritual. With money and expenses coming in and out every single day, supervising how much comes in and out of the restaurant is crucial in avoiding total chaos during end-of-the-month reports. But for small restaurants whose management is usually a team of one or two people, weekly bookkeeping can be a great feat.

Restaurant bookkeeping is the same as any type of bookkeeping, except that if you want to stay on top of the game, and you want to have full control over everything, you'll need to set your books straight more often than other types of small businesses. But managing a restaurant takes a lot out of a person, and paying some financial firm to do your books is just too expensive.

Fortunately, the internet world has given us the opportunity to answer the need for professional but cheap and convenient bookkeeping with online bookkeeping services. Outsourced bookkeeping services are here to help you with your restaurant's bookkeeping needs. Comparing the cost of online bookkeeping to financial firm services shows how much money you can save with 00 to 00 for firms and just 0 to 0 for outsourced bookkeeping services done monthly.

Keeping weekly track of your prime costs such as labor, food, and liquor can help you identify and control major movements on your main cost areas, but keeping up with the more significant core aspects of your restaurant can make this weekly task next to impossible.

Subscribing the help of bookkeeping service companies give you time to focus on new marketing strategies for the restaurant, plan menus for the coming season, adjust your establishment's design and ambiance, and all those other far more important tasks that bookkeeping and doing tax return records.

Online restaurant bookkeeping is fast, accurate, and most of all, convenient for a busy restaurateur. Choose a bookkeeping service company that knows the specific needs and goals of the restaurant industry. Ask if they specialize or have has substantial experience with restaurant bookkeeping. Do they offer weekly transactional processing and reports? Can they keep track for the weekly payroll? What is their work system for completing their service? All these things shouldn't be your problem anymore, so why not get convenient and professional bookkeeping services online? Again, it is an inexpensive and cost-efficient way to do the books and keep your business afloat.

Regular and efficient bookkeeping for a restaurant business is vital to its longevity in the industry. Investing on a reliable outsourced bookkeeping service company can give you that extra boost you need to stay in the competition.

You shouldn't feel less in control with outsourced bookkeeping. In fact, you should feel more empowered because now, you have the chance to direct your attention on the things that matter more for your small business' growth. Leave the bookkeeping job to others and have control over your customers, staff, and of course, the food you'll be serving.

Weekly Bookkeeping For Small Restaurants - A Must!

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Flying Remote Control Choppers - The Pastime That Demands the Mastery of a Real Chopper Pilot

Mini RC helicopters are an important hobby for many people. These miniature helicopters have the functionality of a regular sized helicopter and provide a lot of excitement to fans of the sport as their pilots take their mini choppers into the air and perform many maneuvers.

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There are numerous types of Mini RC choppers but the most ubiquitous models are the Exceed G2 (Version 2) and OS 91 for F3C Competition. The Exceed boasts a 400 Class brushless electric 6-Channel ready to fly chopper. It takes minutes to set up and comes with a high quality FM radio system. It has an advanced pitch controller to let you fly in any direction - even inverted. The OS 91 has 91HZ F3C Competition Helicopter Engine and is purpose built for competition flying. This is a high power chopper with enhanced stability.

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There are basically two ways to get into Miniature Remote controlled helicopters. You can select the entire unit from your local shop (these are known as 'RTF' or 'ready to fly' models) or buy the components and assemble one for yourself. If you choose to assemble the complete chopper yourself, you will need to acquaint yourself with how the chopper goes together. They are no different from a full sized chopper. The manual that comes with the parts will provide much of this information but you should also have a exhaustive understanding of the mechanics. If you choose to set up your own chopper, you will need to make certain that all of the parts are correctly fitted prior to take off.

Learning to fly a remote control helicopter is easy. With a few hours of practice, you will be off to some great flying. The two most critical maneuvers are take off and hover. Once you master these two techniques, everything else should come easy. Again, these are the maneuvers that you'll be doing most. If you want to get some flying experience without risking your own chopper, you can use a helicopter simulator to learn the basics. A PC simulator will also show you how to execute all of the maneuvers that the chopper will allow you to accomplish. Again, there is no risk.

You should know that the skills for flying Miniature Remote controlled choppers and maintaining them in the air are the same as those required by a regular helicopter pilot would so there are some precautions to take when flying these little beasts. The blades of the machine can rotate at up to 1300 rpm, meaning that they have the potential to sever a toe or other part of the body. They can rip clothing that comes within its path. You will need to gain competency with the machine before you conduct your first flight in front of bystanders, otherwise you may cause serious bodily harm to them.

Also, remember that Mini RC helicopters use radios. In some jurisdictions you'll have to notify the FCC about your intended use, although today this is rare.

Always keep the Mini Remote controlled helicopter away from you. Many experts suggest that you maintain about thirty feet distance when flying your helicopter. You will find this measure practical in the event that the helicopter crashes onto the ground.

As a beginner there are many Mini Remote controlled chopper clubs that you can become a member of. Here you'll meet experts who can offer you tips on how to improve your skills.

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