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World Cup Online - Socializing the World Cup

2010-01-07T04:50:00.000-08:00

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, the premier international football tournament. It is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa.

Now there's a website which aims to Socialize the World Cup, in short it's a facebook like Social Network for the World Cup

As the host nation, South Africa qualifies automatically for the tournament. Based on the October 2009 rankings used for the main draw, South Africa at 86 were the lowest ranked team in the tournament

Natural Personal Care Products Marketplace

2009-09-28T03:13:00.000-07:00

Abe’s Market is the latest online marketplace with a huge selection of natural goods online. The website connects natural product buyers looking to source some amazing natural products directly from the people who make them.

Abe's Market offers visitors the opportunity to skip the endless browsing of the web and instead provides a wide product and vendor selection. At Abe’s Market, you can get all your natural product buying done in one place.

The intention behind the market place is to create an environment that hosts the best natural products that are good for you, your families and the environment.

Memory Games For Adults

2009-08-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Delving into in details about memory improvement highlights basically three types of memory that we actively use ie working memory, face name memory and spatial memory. The working memory enables us to remember important details like phone numbers etc and can be boosted by working memory brain training games which boost this particular cognitive skills.

The face name memory, on the other hand, helps us in recognizing pictures and associating them with names. Brain games are being utilized to strengthen this aspect of the memory for better customer relationship in retail segments. memory games software is also useful in enhancing the spatial memory which helps us to navigate from one place to another.

החברה מיתוג & עיצוב לוגו

2009-04-30T04:41:00.000-07:00

עיצוב ו תירה מציע מגוון של מיתוג ו עיצוב שירותים ללקוחות מכל הגדלים על פני שלוש היבשות.

לשים את זה פשוט, מה אנחנו מספקים כל חברה רוצה:
כדי להקים את הכוח - ולשמור - נוכחות חזקה ב תחרותיות בשוק הגלובלי. אתה מביא לנו את השאיפה, אנו מביאים לכם את הפתרון.

החברה-מיתוג-עיצוב-לוגו

reduce your commercial rent in the uk

2009-03-03T06:39:00.000-08:00

The recently introduced requirement to pay full business rates on empty commercial properties is already having a startling effect. In some cases property owners are even resorting to demolition of empty buildings to avoid the extra tax burden they would otherwise face reduce your commercial rent under the new legislation, which came into force in April 2008.

Have a Debt Free Life

2008-11-24T00:09:00.000-08:00

Having worked in the various industries for a number of years I certainly know how to stay debt free. I now would like to help people get the right free debt help solution for their own unique life situation.

Many people have been taught that you cannot get ahead without debt. We are also inundated with advertising telling us we can have anything we want. All we need to do is put it on our credit card. We have become an impatient society, we want it right now. We have lost the ethic saving up for products or services we want.

Banks have relentlessly sold finance to those who can't afford it for years. The bubble has now burst and we are now in the “Credit Crunch”

Many people in debt fight on to try to keep up debt payments, but for many the debts are just too big to ever pay off.

The UK Insolvency Helpline Debt Advice Service state that if your debts are building up and you don't know how you're going to deal with them, you have several options:-

IVA to clear personal debt

An increasing number of people are writing off their debts by taking out individual voluntary arrangements, which involves a partial repayment and can write off up to 70% of debt.

Bankruptcy to clear personal debt

Bankruptcy is a big step and should never be seriously considered until you’ve spoken to a specialist, who can help you decide whether or not it’s right for you. Understanding the consequences of bankruptcy is only part of the question – you also need to understand how the alternative debt solutions work, and what their consequences are.

Debt Management to clear personal debts

A debt management plan turns all your debts into one affordable monthly payment. All the creditors are dealt with on your behalf. The advantage of debt management is the monthly payment is set to an affordable level which is tailor made to suit the individual’s income and expenditure.

Latest Environmental Nnews

2008-09-03T01:51:00.000-07:00

Green Prophet is a cleantech and green living blog dedicated to promoting an environmentally-sound future for Israel, the Middle East and beyond.

Contributors keep on top of the latest environmental news and clean technology ventures along with other green living issues such as green design, organic options, alternative energy, literature and daily living tips from Israel and the Middle East. We are not here to preach to the choir, but to offer our unique and accessible outlook on how to make the world a better and healthier place, for Israel and its neighbors.

Buying Hair Care Products Online

2008-08-27T22:46:00.000-07:00

So my wife often forces me to spend hours and hours every weekend trawling the local malls for the best, cheapest and most fun beauty and hair products. Its not fun for me I can tell you. For years now i've been espousing the virtues of avoiding the over perfumed stores and over zealous sales girls (cute as they may be!) and heading for one of the many online stores.

So this week I spent the time myself researching and reviewing about 100 of these online retailers, I compared prices and site design. My initial thoughts are this, avoid the funky cool websites because they have to pass this development cost onto their customers. The site i found with the lowest prices was also one of the ugliest.... but hey beauty comes at a price... a low price. This site sells very cheap hair care products, all i need to do now is convince my wife that her (and my) time is better spent browsing web stores over real ones!

wish me luck :-)

The Lottery - Buy Lottery Tickets Online

2008-08-14T05:48:00.001-07:00

Playing online lottery at a site such as theLotter is legal and an easy way to buy online lottery tickets for your favorite lotteries and to check lottery results. theLotter offers the easiest and most convenient way to check lottery results and buy tickets online.

Playing the Lottery has changed over the years, paper tickets are being phased out since in recent years, technology has allowed Lottery companies to develop websites where they can sell electronic versions of their game tickets.

Buying and winning the lottery in any country just got easier.

Join the fun at the Social Network for Lottery players!

Bingo Dating

2008-07-26T23:58:00.000-07:00

Finally a place to meet link minded people... I've been playing bingo for years at my local bingo hall, its one of my favorite evening entertainment. I meet my friends and we go play bingo for a few hours...

I found this website that matches bingo players in a more romantic setting. You can meet online and chat about like and dislikes. Bingo dating is here to stay (i hope)

A3 Premises for Sale

2008-07-01T00:13:00.000-07:00

For a while now I've been wondering if I have what it takes to open a sushi restaurant in London's fashionable Soho. Its always been a passion and dream of mine to be a restaurateur, but the standard fears have always put me off.

For one, where to do I find a suitable restaurant?

For two, where do i raise the capital from that I'll need?

For three, where can i get the advice i need to get it up and running?

All my fears slowly evaporated one by one as soon as I met Morris Greenberg from Gilmarc Associates, specialists in A3 Premises for sale in London

First he found me over 20 A3 premises for sale that i went to view, his selection were fantastic. Then he introduced me to Clifton Flack of iDeal-SEO, who wrote me a professional business plan to present to prospective landlords and bank managers.

Together they helped me along the way... I am now looking forward to opening Met-Su-Yan in 2 weeks time.... wish me luck!

If your looking to open a restaurant, then chat to Morris and see what A3 Premises for Sale he has on his large books

Online Language Courses

2008-02-06T02:55:00.000-08:00

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Classic Hose Reels - No Crank

2007-07-18T06:51:00.000-07:00

Classic Hose Reels - No Crank

Stripy Home Decor

2007-05-16T22:33:00.000-07:00

Candy coloured stripes are a fresh look for the summer months. The experts reveal how to achieve stripy chic in your home. There's nothing like deckchair-style decor and candy coloured stripes to get you in the mood for summer.

Injecting a room with stripes or simply scattering around some stripy accessories can give your whole room a seasonal lift. Pencil thin or big and bold, those with a penchant for clean parallel lines will fall in love with striped style decor.

Dont miss out on a great Home Business Start

2007-05-16T22:32:00.000-07:00

If you missed out on the DOT COM boom, now is your chance to cash in on the massive and growing global demand in our $20 BILLION PER YEAR market. We'll show you how to create an income that will come to you for years and grow with each passing month.

There is no obligation to join, but if you decide to - you can get started today with absolutely no out-of-pocket expense.

Great Home Based Business

2007-04-22T21:34:00.000-07:00

Once in a while an effective an online Great Home Based Business scheme grabs my eye. This one, is just that. A friend of mine emailed me the link with the subject 'this is not spam'.... my first thought, this is spam !

It took a few days to watch the free movie, and then i immediately signed up... it costs nothing to join and already i'm earning a few bucks...and i've not done a thing yet....

I'm saying nothing more, but you should watch this Great Home Based Business Movie yourself....

How do people work and move home

2006-11-07T07:45:00.001-08:00

Its not easy, my wife and I have now worked out that taking alternate days off work works best, but still we're approaching 4 days each and we're nowhere near done. We have a room full of boxes to unpack and a bunch of items on our snagging list still to resolve.

I expect this will never finish... any advice offered is warmly accepted...

We're in...oh dear, now i have a headache

2006-11-07T07:43:00.000-08:00

Well, a year on, and as of last week we moved into our new appartment in Modiin. The move itself was relatively stress free and effortless, the removal team arrived almost on time at 7.30am and by 12pm we were packed, transported, unpacked and down to the messy task of cleaning.

And for the last week we've been arguing with furniture & appliance delivery people, shouting at the construction company and stressing about light switches that simultaneously turn one light on and another off !

Still, importantly the internet, television and phone are connected which gives us life and location. The gas and electric came on within 48 hours of moving in (cold showers for a couple of days were not too bad. The air conditioning (also acts as a heater) is the last feature to 'work'

Okay, I have a chest full of dust. so i'll endeavour to write more tomorrow....seeya folks

Moving house has never seemed closer

2006-10-18T04:44:00.000-07:00

So as far as can be sure, we will be moving home in under a week.

Having heard nothing from the construction company for a couple of weeks and eviction from our current rented appartment drawing ever nearer I felt it time to make some calls and prepare to shout and demand... a casual voice answered and promptly told me all is fine and key handover day could be any day now!

Fast calls to the solicitor to ascertain the final payment amount, followed by faster calls to the bank to arrange this final wire transfer and another call to meet the building manager onsite to conduct the final snagging list (on friday) and hey presto we could have our keys in days !

Help I'm Moving Home Soon

2006-10-10T12:15:00.001-07:00

Help I'm Moving

The days approaching and the stress is not moutning but beginning to threaten. So between my wife and I we've spent many hours researching the web to find the best information and the best tips to share with you and importantly to help us with the change in habitation.

So far we both think this one is pretty cool

http://www.helpiammoving.com/

also

http://www.wikihow.com has loads of top tips....

But we need your help.... some real tips and tricks to make our lives easier on and before the big day

Completion date fast arriving !!!

2006-10-03T14:40:00.000-07:00

Okay, so this ongoing saga is nearing completion. My wife spoke with Dimri, the construction company today. The update is as follows:

- Army have been and checked building safety - CHECK
- Army have been and checked safety rooms - CHECK
- Fire Dept have been and checked building safety - CHECK
- Fire Dept have been and checked appartment fire alarm and sprinkler system- CHECK

NOW:

- Electric company are arriving this week to switch on and do final checks
- Local council are confirming utilties / post and other misc municipality buerocratic issues.

We've been told to contact our bank and make arrangements for final mortgage payment, they're hoping we'll be completing by the end of this month !!

yey !!! especially since its the wife's birthday on the 26th, now that would be a stunning gift....

How to Pack for a Move to a New Home

2006-10-01T02:59:00.001-07:00

Some great tips here, which i've used before and within 4 weeks will be using again (I hope)... I havnt had confirmation of our move-in date yet, but apparantly everthing is moving on nicely and most of the health and safety checks have been completed.

Here goes... i'm already on number 2 in anticipation!

Pack one room at a time if possible, and start with items that are least often used.
Use sturdy boxes. Fill the box to the brim and seal the lid. That way, you can easily stack boxes on top of one another.
Tape the bottom of the box securely so that it doesn't give way.
Never fill a box until it is so heavy that you can't lift it safely. Spread the heavy items over a few boxes. Balance boxes with lighter items like towels or soft toys. Pack the lighter items on top.
Use bubble wrap or newspapers when packing fragile items. However, newsprint may smudge so use newspaper selectively. Boxes should be marked "Fragile" and "This side up" to prevent mishandling.
Label each box clearly and which room it belongs to. Write on the sides of the box as well.
Pack a separate box of essentials you may need for the first night at your new house. Include items like toiletries, toilet paper, bottled water, snacks and a change of clothes in case you cannot unpack everything in time.

My New Apartment Pictures Online

2006-09-28T06:18:00.001-07:00

I just downloaded Picassa and signed up with hello.com which means all my new home pictures can be easily uploaded to the web and linked to my blog... i'll let you know how simple it actually is (and i'll be expecting you to let me know how good it looks !)

Uploading Pictures has always been my problem. You know how it is, you take a good quality picture but its too big to upload nicely to a web page. Apparantly (so I'm told) Picassa makes it all very simple.

Home Child Proofing - Be Safe !

2006-09-27T02:52:00.001-07:00

Think your home is child-safe? It probably isn't as safe as it could be. Consider this:

Half of all childhood injuries occur in the home.
More than 1,000 children die from ingesting poistion.
Over 4,000,000 children go to the hospital after ingesting poison or medications found in the home.

Kitchen

The kitchen can be one of the most hazardous areas for children. Large appliances, kitchen tools, and poisonous chemicals are not only fascinating discoveries for children, but are often on "kid-level".

Locker drawers and kitchen doors are your best preventive measure. A drawer full of kitchen utensils is a dangerous find for little ones. And many homeowners store poisonous household chemicals and pesticides under the sink, easily accessible to children. Special locks can be added to cabinet handles, as well as the inside of drawers.
To prevent the risk of burn injuries, take a good look at the stove. Purchase knob covers to lock the controls and always keep hot pans on the back burners with the handles pointed away from the edges. Keeping hot drinks away from countertop edges is yet another way to prevent burn injuries to your child.

Living Room

Get down to a child's level to see the room from his or her perspective. Take a good look at items on the floor. Are they potentially hazardous? Be aware of electrical cord placement. Make sure the cords are away from toys or other items that would attract a child. Cords should be secured to prevent tripping. Corner guards should be applied to sharp edges of tables to prevent injuries to toddlers who are just learning to walk.
Stairs are often very dangerous for children. A child gate (not a pet gate) should be secured to the strongest part of the top of the stairs. All banisters and railings should be checked for sturdiness and repaired as necessary.

Nursery

Side slats on the crib should be close together to prevent the child from slipping his or her head through and becoming trapped or choked. The slats should be no greater than 2-3/8" apart.
Test the room between the mattress and the crib. There should be room for no more than 2 fingers' width. This will prevent the child from rolling into the space.
Outlet covers -- costing less than $1 each -- are a safety necessity to protect children learning to walk or crawl. Add outlet covers to all open, unused outlets.

Windows

Don't leave long cords -- in which the child can become entangled and choke --on blinds or curtains.
Use window guards to prevent windows from being raised more than 5" -- through which a child could fall.

Bathroom

Keep the toilet lid down or the door locked.
Never leave a child unattended in the bath. Use bath mats to prevent slipping.

Stud Finder (not what you think!)

2006-09-27T02:50:00.001-07:00

So the work begins in our new home....

When you buy a new home, one of the many things that are missing are towel bars and toilet paper holders. The first thing I want is easy access to my T.P., ya know. After drilling the 10th hole to mount my first towel bar support, and not hitting stud one, I thought the simplest thing would to do would be to obtain something we all look for - a stud finder. Off to Sears.

Sears 60573 SpotLite® Stud Finder
There were several options available, but I went for the deep scanning one. It will scan through surfaces up to 1-½" deep AND scan for hot AC voltage, another bonus. The SpotLite® gives a bright beam of light when it finds a stud edge. It positively glows when it reaches the center of the stud. Oh my hero! It also has AC WireWarning® to let you know when you are near hot electrical wiring, in any mode.

Speaking of modes, you can switch this from normal range to dual-depth scanning, used for thicker walls and floor surfaces. There is a small slide bar on the front of the finder to flip from one mode to another.

The unit is approximately 5" long and easily fits my smaller hand. That isn't to say that you burly guys (and gals) won't find a comfortable fit. It's just nice to find a workable tool that isn't cutesy-cutesy and still fits in your hand. I'm so over those "women's" tools they sell. Screwdrivers and hammers don't have an ounce of oomph to them. And PINK, come on. We're women, not Barbie dolls. This unit is a nice deep red with black accents.

I'm finding studs all over my house. In fact, I've found so many studs, it looks like a bordello. No, seriously, it has been wonderful to hang shelves, towel bars, pictures and the ever important T.P. holder without having to respackle every wall in my house. It hasn't failed me yet. When it lights up, sure enough I've found me a stud.

How to Clean a Fridge

2006-09-25T23:34:00.001-07:00

So in anticipation of our move, in a few weeks, we've begun the spring clean (or autumn clean to be more accurate), everything we're taking with us must be in pristine condition for the removal men to break !

Anyhow, so one of my duties was to clean and prepare the fridge... now apparantly you have to be careful because of food contamination, delicate plastics and machinary... so I did my research like a good boy and found the following great step by step guide... check it out guys.

http://www.ehow.com/how_92_clean-refrigerator.html

Best Bed in the World !

2006-09-25T23:27:00.000-07:00

I want one of these. Its simple. I want I want I want... No i'm not a 5 year old child, but my wife and I are on the lookout for a new bed for our new appartment (move in date now only 4 weeks).

I came accross this, I want one. I have no idea what it costs, I dont care, its just the coolest bed in the world

It is essentially a bed suspended in midair (well, sort of) that makes it seem like all your troubles will float away as you settle in for a good night's rest. The mattress extends beyond the platform which is hinged to the wall. The central leg offers additional support.

www.lago.it

Organize Bathrooms in 3 Easy Steps

2006-09-21T03:08:00.001-07:00

Be able to find what you need when you need it. No more searching for a q-tip or looking for lost bottles of lotion.

3 Steps to Success

Sort into like with like piles. No brainer toss list:
- Bottles with too little to save
- Samples for things you do not use
- Gifts with makeup purchased in colors you do not wear
- Expired medications
- Tub toys that are mildewed
- Old and worn toothbrushes
- Excessive duplicates of items
Contain and label
- Store like with like in small containers clearly labeled
- Label the shelves in the closet and the medicine cabinet (it makes it easier to find, to put things away and to know what you are out of)
- Hang an over the door pantry organizer or a shoe holder on the back of the door and fill with bottles, the scale, tub toys and so on
- Use a cutlery tray on the drawer to organize your makeup
- Make a few first aid kits by category- minor scrap, sprain, major cut etc. this avoid you having to weed through a large box of stuff for a band aid
- Separate the medications by type and store them in small containers, allergy, cold and flu, headache etc.
- Keep a basket just for the samples you receive so you can put out for guests to use
- Place barrettes on a decorative strand of ribbon
- Place scrunchies on a paper towel roll
- Designate what shelf will be for what in the medicine cabinet use under the shelf organizers for items like the toothpaste and razors
- Use organizers on the backs of the cabinet doors to maximize your space
- Keep the inside of the shower clutter free by giving each member of the family a shower caddy which they bring to the shower, use and put back on a shelf in the linen closet is a good storage place
Maintain the space:
- Weed the medicine cabinet and closet bi-annually when you change the clocks
- If you don't use an item in a year, like a headband, let it go
- Store only what you use in the bathroom, keep the excess in an overflow space, this also goes for items like barrettes, if you have too many, place some in a sip lock bag and tuck them away for future use so you can shop at home when you need more
- Tidy up daily, a few minutes a day means no marathon cleaning sessions weekly
- Keep touch up cleaning supplies handy like wipes for the sink
- Make a new family rule, for example, "in our family if we finish it we replace it.

Feng Shui without a Zen Master

2006-09-21T03:06:00.001-07:00

Feng Shui is a complex art. But there are some principles of the ancient system of harmony that can be easily applied. These don't fit exact Feng Shui guidelines, but do greatly improve your living or workspace. Doing this can effect positive changes in your life as a whole.

10 Steps to success

Soften corners of furniture, counters or rooms with flowing potted or hanging plants and materials. This prevents what in Feng Shui are called 'Poison Arrows', (sharp corners pointing at a person). Doing this creates a flowing, more soothing environment.
Do not allow dust, dirt or objects to collect in corners or underneath things and eliminate as much clutter as possible. In Feng Shui this is preventing/eliminating stagnant Chi.
Face mirrors to windows if at all possible, otherwise to attractive indoor scenes. You don't want to look at the reflection of blankness or unpleasantness.
Try to avoid placing your bed under a window or a mirror across from your bed. You don't want to be surprised by yourself in the morning. Also avoid placing chairs with their backs to a door; again, no one wants to be surprised.
Place chairs and sofas in circles so that conversation is facilitated and encouraged Never make the t.v. the central focus of a room.
Break up and enhance windows with colored glass panes or hanging objects. If you have a porch or deck, hang plants across it if it is structured to allow this. You want some kind of barrier between yourself and the outside, particularly if you face a parking lot or major street.
Place windchimes in archways to facilitate Chi flow.
Group decorative objects by element, (wood, metal, glass). This creates an interesting effect. Also include fire (candles, incense) and water (fountains, fish bowls, fresh flowers floating or in vases).
Choose areas to group photographs of children, photographs of loved ones and certificates or other proofs of accomplishment.
Fill your home with plants, fresh flowers and candles.

Buying a CCTV System for your Home

2006-09-20T05:22:00.001-07:00

CCTV HOME SECURITY

CCTV stands for Closed Circuit TeleVision, and is a system of security cameras all linked to one monitoring system.

Because they are now much more affordable, CCTV cameras are now gaining in popularity with home owners to secure their home, home businesses and other personal properties.

Evaluate your needs: Do you want to monitor general comings and goings? Do you want to see faces, merchandise, crowds? Do you need wireless or wired CCTV security cameras? Do you need an indoor and/or indoor cctv camera systems? Do you need a 1, 2, 8 or 16 camera system? What is your budget?
Select the type of camera: There are two types of CCTV cameras, CMOS and CCD which are the image sensor. CMOS based cameras are cheaper but do not produce as clear and sharp image as CCD cameras.
Select black and white or color: If you are going to use the cameras in an environment where the light conditions are very low, it is recommended to buy a black and white CCTV camera system. Color should only be considered for inside use with good lighting conditions.
Understand light level: One of the most important specifications. Light levels are measured in Lux. The lower the number, the less light it will take to reproduce a clear image.
Understand resolution: The higher the resolution number, the sharper the image will be. Entry level camera resolution is 330 lines, high resolution cameras producing better than 400 lines.
Select a monitor that will match the resolution of your CCTV camera system.
CCTV cameras system recorders: DVR (digital video recorder) which record onto hard drives is the best option.

Choosing Art for your Home

2006-09-20T02:56:00.001-07:00

Selecting art for your home can be an exciting adventure and a source of enjoyment for years to come. Keys to success are figuring out what kind of art you like, how it will fit in with the rest of your interior design plans, and how to exhibit the art to the best effect in your home.

Discover what kind of art you like by looking at as much art as possible, online or in local galleries, museums, and public spaces.
Another possibility for dealing with color is to choose art with muted colors, black-and-white art, or art that is framed in a way that mutes its color impact in the room.
A wide light-colored mat and neutral frame create a protected environment for the art within.
Make sure there is enough light on the art to show it off. Consider track lighting or picture lights if the art requires more light.

Locksmith Home Security

2006-09-17T11:08:00.001-07:00

Make your new home is secure from burglary...

We move into our new appartment in just over a month now (I hope)... the building is finished and final building checks are being done. Its nice to know that our security room will be certified and the fire dept will have given the building and our own appartment a clean bill of health and safety certificate.

But to be sure we are always safe and secure whether we're home or not I wanted to install an intruder alarm system. I went for the Visonic system that links to the internet so I get internet and sms alerts should the worst happen.

Check out the services offered from this UK Lockmith firm and get your home security sorted by a professional locksmith. So now, our furniture is ordered, our kitchen appliances will be installed in a week or two and the security we need until we move in is secured ! (excuse the pun)

I'm currently looking out for a smoke and fire alarm system.. I'll let you know how this goes....

Kabbalah For Life

2006-09-17T03:09:00.001-07:00

Madonna wears them, Britney Spears wears them, even global world leaders have been seen wearing them, the funny cotton red strings said to bring health and fortune to those who tie them to their wrists and believe in their power.

I got mine a few weeks ago from Red Kabbalah Strings an official site that ships direct from Israel, the land of Kabbalah, milk and honey !

A few weeks on and luck has come my way, I got a pay rise at work, my favourite football team has won every match they played (almost) and a couple of near misses in the car has convinced me of the powerful aura that now surrounds me.... well, who knows for real but i feel good wearing it and lots of people have come up to me in the street to ask me where i got it from.

Ultimate Lifestyle Football Site

2006-09-12T22:51:00.001-07:00

I came accross a great website / blog for all fans of lifestyle football. For those of us too cheap to buy a season ticket to our favourite team or those of us so obsessed we need to soak up as much of the beautiful game as we can.

Its called 101 Great Goals

http://101greatgoals.blogspot.com

Every goal from every game.... now thats what I call lifestyle football !

Gaddafi : Coke is African !

2006-09-12T04:46:00.001-07:00

Just had to blog abou this amazing story. Our favourite Afro-Arabian Prince, Colonel Gaddafi of Libya has claimed that Coke is actually African.

Saying that Coca-Cola should pay a percentage of every can or bottle sold to governments across the continent. Gaddafi said: "The essential ingredients for Coca Cola come from African plants and so compensation must be paid to us."

Colonel Gaddafi is well known for his bizarre claims (and flatulence) and in the past claimed William Shakespeare was actually an Arab immigrant to England called Sheikh Zubeir.

Drink up mate !

How to Choose Carpet

2006-09-10T06:06:00.001-07:00

Maybe a slightly odd post, but you'd bee surprised how difficult it is to choose carpet... how much of your home should you lay, what style to choose, what pile to select and what price to expect to pay. Buying carpet is one of the biggest minefields in styling your home.

So here are my tips on how to choose carpet.

The amount of foot traffic your room has determines the type and color of carpet you choose. The more the carpet is used in a hall, entrance or den, for example, the denser the carpet should be.
Be sure to take samples of fabrics with you when you shop--swatches, finished cushions, draperies, etc. Take home swatches of the carpet you're interested in, and check the colors in all kinds of light, artificial as well as daylight, to be sure they really are the colors you want and need.
Educate yourself! Take time to learn about the different types of carpet construction before you buy. Plush pile is thick and dense while cut pile fibers are twisted so the carpet doesn't show tracks from traffic or vacuuming. Cut and loop carpet is used to create patterns, and wool or synthetic woven carpet varieties tend to look like sisal rugs. Berber carpets, which tend to be more expensive, are made from level loops that are not cut.
Easy to clean and long wearing, synthetic fibers account for 96 percent of all new carpet. To maximize the life of your carpet, the Carpet and Rug Institute recommends cleaning your carpet every 12 to 18 months--before it gets really dirty.
Many exciting colors and patterns are available today. If you are looking for something special, ask at your carpet store about plaids, low-pile prints, animal prints, nylon sisal varieties, novelty prints and cut and loop designs in two-color combinations.

Borrowed from : http://www.hgtv.com/

Furnishing a new home

2006-09-03T03:02:00.001-07:00

Some very quick morning advice.

Just because some furniture shops offer 'complete home deals' doesnt always mean your getting a great deal. Especially if you end up doing some upgrades to different colours / styles.

I have learned that whilst it may be more time consuming, getting what you want and being hard on negotiations is better than opting to get everything from one place.

I'll let you know more later !

One Month untill move-in

2006-08-30T06:40:00.001-07:00

Cant believe it, its just around the corner, for sure.... we can almost smell the new paint, the dried plaster and the obvious cracks and snags that accompany a new home.

We signed the contract on our 4 bedroom appartment exactly one year ago today. Back then the 11 floor building that will soon house myself, my wife and our 4 month old rabbit was but a 2 floor building site. Our appartment (on the second floor) was in existance and just about was covered by the floor above. Its been an exciting but slow year watching the building rise from the dust.

Furniture (essential) has been ordered, notice of departure has been served to our current landlord, our new car arrives next week and soon we will be home owners.

Check back for progress and craziness...

Keeping Your House Dry

2006-08-08T08:22:00.000-07:00

There are several problems that water leakage can cause for you and your home. First, water leakage can cause the growth of fungi, mildew, and molds in your home. This can weaken your walls and cause bigger cracks, thus, increasing the possibility of vermin and rodent infestation. Second, due to the fungi and the rodents, your family becomes exposed to possible diseases.

Also, stagnant water is a perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes which are also carriers of diseases like dengue or malaria. Third, water leakage limits your living space. Using your basement or attic when it is wet or damp is out of question. Aside from being uncomfortable and smelly, there is also a high accident risk due to slippage. Fourth, water leakage decreases the value of your property. Real estate agents say that to sell a property with leakage problems, they generally have to lower prices even if the house is worth more than the selling price. This is because more than 25% of possible clients refuse a property with water leakage problems regardless of how minimal the problems are. But there is a solution to all these leakage problems, and that is making your house waterproof. With the development and availability of a variety of waterproofing solutions, there is surely one that can fit into your budget. A contractor is the first option for properties with severe water leakage problems like basement flooding. This is an expensive option and time-consuming.

However, for those who cannot afford waterproofing contractors, there are different methods available. One is to use a sump pump to pump water out of your house into a drainage. The equipment is installed at the lowest part of your house with a pipe leading to the main drainage system. This is only recommended for basement water problems. For condensation problem, a dehumidifier is often enough to solve it. However, if leakage is really the problem, a waterproof coating system would work well on any part of the house.

This option is cheaper compared to contractual work but will entail longer work hours if you opt to do it by yourself. Builders recommend that before undertaking any waterproofing work, clean the surrounding areas like the gutters and ventilation systems. Consequences of these problems are usually mistaken for leakage. This will also lead to the leakage's source. Most coating system starts with wirebrushing walls of the room to be waterproofed like the basement. This removes any debris that might affect the treatment. Using quick drying cement on holes and cracks usually follow.

When the cement dries, it is followed by three coatings of waterproofing enamel. Bill Emerick, a waterproofing specialist emphasize the importance of following indicated spread rates on the can of the solution. Too-thin coatings undo all your efforts to keep moisture and water out of your home. Regardless of whatever steps you take to maintain your property, you are making steps to ensure your family's health and the stability of your house.

You are also preserving the market value of your property, thereby, taking care of your investment. It might be tedious work, but waterproofing your home is an essential matter you shouldn't forget.