

| November 7th, 2008 | Alex Inn in Rome |
Alex Inn is situated in the centre of Rome in the elegant area of Via Veneto. The structure recently renewed, offers to the guests the comfort and all the necessary services for an unforgettable stay. Our position will allow you to easily reach the most important places both during the day and by night in the magical roman atmosphere. Our multilingual staff will give you advices for the best restaurants and the events in the city. Elegance, order, class and cleanliness are the components of our rooms, accessorized with air conditioner, Lcd colour TV, bathroom, mini bar, safety box, internet access, breakfast served in the room every morning, and an independent terrace. The combination of elegance and functionality will provide a perfect stay. Few meters away you will find: Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini and Villa Borghese. In the neighbourhood: Other suggestion for Rome? Charming accommodation in the centre of Rome: find an Hotel close to Tiburtina Station, or compare price for Rome hotels Vatican Museums, or make a reservation for a Rome Walking Tour Posted in Lots Of Travel Resources, Regional Info | Comments Off
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| October 31st, 2008 | Why Nani from Juan De Nova Island Vacations in Chamonix |
Chamonix Mont Blanc is a beautiful location with the towering Mont Blanc and tumbling glaciers. Everyone like to go skiing or even sightseeing. I normally travel from Atlanta and stay at a Chamonix hotel for the duration of my break. My family and I previously visited JW Marriott Seoul but it never matched its marketing: The JW Marriott Seoul is a deluxe property situated at Central City in Gangnam, on the south side of Seoul, approximately 28 miles from Gimpo International Airport and 37 miles from Incheon International Airport. Local attractions include Apgujeong Rodeo Drive, Deoksugung, Lake Seokchonho, Myeongdong, Olympic Park, Seoul Tower, and Lotte World Amusement Park.Hotel amenities include non-stop coach service to airport, complimentary shuttle to shopping center, express check-in/out, complimentary onsite parking, valet parking (fee), 24-hour room service, laundry/valet services, shoeshine, babysitting, hair salon, gift shop, concierge, business center, safe deposit box, Seoul Rent-a-car desk, indoor pool, solarium, health club, whirlpool, sauna, tennis and squash courts, jogging track, and full European-style spa. Onsite drinks and dining are available at the Classic 7, the Deli Shop, JW??s Grill, the Lobby Lounge, Man Ho, Marriott Caf??, The Exchange, and Mikado.Guest rooms feature work desks with lamps, dual-line telephones, voicemail, dataports, in-room fax, high-speed Internet access, cable TVs, in-room movies, mini-bars, coffeemakers, A/C, irons, ironing boards, trouser presses, hairdryers, bathrobes, and in-room safes. On the other hand in Chamonix village the guesthouse is always brilliant. Also eating out in my preferred French restaurant, Brookshire’s Food Stores - Deli, munching fourth of july lemon flag bars is a memorable experience. Chamonix Mont Blanc is a big enough village to insure that there is lots of things for the snowboarder to do. With a cinema and a strip of bars, Chamonix provides a combination of climbing, French alpine charm and shopping which barely any ski resorts can match. |
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| October 27th, 2008 | Manhattan Americas Melting Pot |
Manhattan is the beating pulse of New York City and has become synonymous with the city as a whole. Manhattan itself is home to Times Square, as well as a number of artistic and cultural centers. Manhattan can be roughly separated into Downtown, Midtown and Uptown areas, each of which contain a number of outstanding attractions. Located to the south of 14th Street, Downtown Manhattan is the setting of the Financial District which runs along Wall Street, including the rebuilt World Trade Center and Battery Park, from which you can get to the Statue of Liberty by ship. Several well liked cultural areas downtown, including Greenwich Village Tribeca and Soho feature old architecture, chic eats and plenty of shopping. Another admired target downtown is Manhattan, which runs along Canal Street. The Midtown area is situated between 14th Street and Central Park, and the location of a top arts scene. The center|core|axis|hub|heart} of arts life in the metropolitan area is the Theater District which contains Broadway, Times Square and Hell’s Kitchen, as well as the Madame Tussaud’s. The Midtown area is a convenient area for tourists to stay as there are scores of hotels in New York in the district. Other popular areas comprise Gramercy Flat Iron, a up and coming residential section, as well as the fashion-centric Chelsea District. Dominated by Central Park, Upper Manhattan the location of the Belvedere Castle in Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and more than a few museums throughout the Upper East and West side. Furthermore, the district is thesite of Columbia University in Morningside Heights, the old Harlem community and Washington Heights. Each of the Island’s irreplaceable districts maintain their own sense of history, as well as well liked attractions from world-class arts to eats. A jaunt to New York is not finished without a extensive tour of Manhattan’s excellent places. There is a good reason that the island has come to define the public face of New York. Manhattan is one of the world’s foremost cultural capitals and continues to lead the way in commercial and metropolitan trends. Posted in Lots Of Travel Resources | Comments Off
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| August 25th, 2008 | Preventative Medicine is a Must for the Shih Tzu Show Dog |
A Shih Tzu show dog kennel should practice preventive medicine as the means of maintaining optimum health. The Shih Tzu show dog must be available for showing for extended periods of time. Preventive medicine is much more practical and is kinder to the Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu show dog must have routine checks for parasites and a strict maintenance of inoculations. Being in the show ring presents more chances of being exposed to disease germs. It is imperative that the Shih Tzu show dog that has been traveling from show to show be kept separate from the home crew once returning home. This can be compared to the older sister or brother who goes to school and brings home the chicken pox to all younger brothers and sisters. Extra precautions should be taken by the Shih Tzu show dog kennel to prevent possible spread of disease germs to the entire kennel and/or any Shih Tzu puppies for sale present among them. Three very serious diseases to which all dogs are susceptible are: 1. Distemper These diseases are serious because they are frequently fatal. Fortunately, there are effective inoculations against all three. Fleas and ticks are present in almost all parts of the country during warm weather. They are easy to pick up and sometimes quite difficult to get rid of, especially in the case of a long-coated Shih Tzu. Fleas and ticks also are capable of causing a dog to become infested with worms and sometimes diseases. The simple rule to follow is to consult the veterinarian whenever there is the least question concerning the health of a Shih Tzu show dog. This is especially true in the case of the various diseases of the skin or conditions that result in seasonal irritants. These problems need to be treated promptly in order to prevent a chronic condition leading to the ruin of a Shih Tzu show dog coat, but is also detrimental to the over-all health of the Shih Tzu. Toy Dogs, which include the Shih Tzu, have physical problems that are peculiar to them. The Toy dogs also have a few advantages over other certain classes of dogs. Many of the special problems affecting Toy dogs are the direct result of having been bred down to their present size. Toy dogs are actually a creation of man mainly for an amusing house pet. Connie Limon is a Shih Tzu breeder. She is publishes a FREE weekly newsletter with a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets. Designer dog clothes are offered on the website. Discounts are offered to subscribers. Sign up at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com Posted in Lots Of Travel Resources | Comments Off
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| August 24th, 2008 | Common Procedures in Acid Reflux Surgery |
Although acid reflux can be controlled through the means of medical treatments and appropriate diet, some people who suffer from severe forms of the condition may require acid reflux surgery. Acid reflux has a recidivating character and surgery is the best means of fully overcoming the condition. There are several medical procedures in acid reflux surgery and the most effective ones are Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery, also known as Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication and Intraluminal Endoscopic surgery. These surgical procedures are both considered to be safe and patients usually recover quickly after the operation. Acid reflux (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) is a physiological condition that usually occurs due to inappropriate activity of the lower esophageal sphincter (muscular valve that connects the esophagus to the stomach), allowing the content of the stomach to reflux into the esophagus and throat. In normal conditions, the esophageal lower sphincter should be able to prevent the regurgitation of the stomach acids into the esophagus. The sphincter normally acts like a barrier between the stomach and the esophagus, sealing the walls of the esophagus in order to protect the organ from the digestive fluids produced by the stomach. However, due to abnormal pressure at the lower end of esophagus, weakness of the esophageal lower sphincter, abnormal positioning of the esophagus inside the body or inconstant muscular contractions of the sphincter, the digestive fluids produced by the stomach are allowed to enter into the esophagus and the throat. Acid reflux surgery can correct the actual causes of the condition, normalizing the activity of the lower esophageal sphincter and therefore preventing the access of gastric acids to the superior levels of the esophagus. Acid reflux surgery involves simple medical procedures and it provides permanent results for people who are constantly affected by the condition. Acid reflux surgery is recommended for people with chronic forms of acid reflux, but it is also suitable for other patients with less serious forms of the condition. The most common form of acid reflux surgery is fundoplication. This form of acid reflux surgery involves tightening the walls of the esophagus in the region adjacent to the stomach, thus increasing the pressure near the lower esophageal sphincter. By increasing the pressure at the union point between the esophagus and stomach, acid reflux surgery prevents the content of the stomach from being regurgitated upwards, inside the esophagus and the throat. One other method used in acid reflux surgery involves tightening the esophageal valve. By doing so, the valve will be able to efficiently seal the esophagus, preventing the reflux of gastric acid inside it. Intraluminal endoscopic acid reflux surgery basically involves the same medical procedures, but performed through the means of an endoscope. This form of acid reflux surgery is very quick and its risks are minimal. The majority of patients recover rapidly after this form of acid reflux surgery and they usually don’t require post-operatory treatment. Thanks to medical advance and the multitude of modern treatments available these days, acid reflux surgery can be performed in a quick, safe and effective way. http://www.acid-reflux-info-guide.com is one of the best acid reflux information sites on the net. Visit it if you are looking for great information on acid reflux symptoms, acid reflux diet, acid reflux surgery and many more. Posted in Lots Of Travel Resources | Comments Off
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| August 20th, 2008 | Back Facials - Beat Stress through Exfoliation and Massage |
Has the stress of life built up in your back and shoulder area? Facial? Yep, this thorough yet relaxing process was originally developed for the face, and can include any or all of the following: cleansing, exfoliation, steaming, extraction, mud mask, gentle arm stretches, light back massage, toner and moisturizing lotions. Now there is a Back Facial, billed as a “professional-strength pore-clearing exfoliating treatment”, designed to alleviate congested areas on your back due to excessive oil and acne, to eliminate dry skin from exposure to sun and the elements, and relieve back pain from overtaxed muscles and chronic stress. A back Facial is a great, first time, non-threatening spa treatment, and leaves you feeling really relaxed and refreshed. Each Spa offers different variations of treatments that usually last 50 to 60 minutes, and cost $60 to $150 depending on the products used, choices of treatment and exclusiveness of the salon. © 2005 Jolene Schwartz ![]() Jolene Schwartz is a grooming specialist for over 20 years; as a master barber and licensed cosmetologist in her own men’s salon. She launched http://appearancesformen.com e-com site; writing monthly columns about men’s products, lifestyle, and offering the finest in men’s grooming products. Posted in Lots Of Travel Resources | Comments Off
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| August 19th, 2008 | Brain-Compatible Goal Setting - How and Why Goals Drive Motivation |
It is important to write down your goals, since that action imprints them on your brain. Before writing your goals, identify what price you are willing to pay to achieve them. These may be material, emotional, or spiritual. At some point, expose your barriers and excuses; write them on a separate piece of paper. This list is not meant to be dwelled on; it is meant merely as acknowledgement - celebrate as you conquer each barrier or excuse. If you are finding it difficult to decide on what you want, you could consider what author Michael Losier advised in his book, The Law of Attraction. You may have heard of S.M.A.R.T. goals. The acronym stands for specific, measurable, attainable/agreed on, relevant, and timely. My colleagues and I created an alternative formula. Here it is. Most people don’t set long-term goals, let alone write them down. Some fear failure and criticism if they are less than 100 percent successful. Others don’t know how to set goals. The vast majority do not appreciate the value of setting goals. The benefits of written goals are simple. They provide direction, momentum, and motivation. ![]() International speaker, Dr. Brian E. Walsh, is the bestselling author of Unleashing Your Brilliance. For much of his 30-year corporate career he was involved in human resources, specifically training. While living in the arctic, Brian studied anthropology and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), which prepared him for working with other cultures. He was then transferred to China where he served as his company’s GM. After his return to Canada, he elected early retirement to further his earlier interest in NLP and hypnotherapy. He returned to formal study, and within four years had achieved his Ph.D. His dissertation, which focused on accelerated learning techniques, inspired his passion and his book, “Unleashing Your Brilliance”. Information is available at http://www.UnleashingBook.com Dr. Walsh regularly conducts workshops on accelerated learning. He is a master practitioner of NLP, an acupuncture detoxification specialist, an EFT practitioner, and a clinical hypnotherapist. Subscribe to his monthly eZine, “Enriched Learning” at http://www.UnleashingBook.com Posted in Lots Of Travel Resources | Comments Off
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| August 15th, 2008 | Windows, the Disposable Operating System |
I guess most of us have know this for many years but now even the creators of Windows have admitted it - Microsoft Says Recovery from Malware Becoming Impossible “When you are dealing with rootkits and some advanced spyware programs, the only solution is to rebuild from scratch. In some cases, there really is no way to recover without nuking the systems from orbit,” Said Mike Danseglio, program manager in the Security Solutions group at Microsoft. If that wasn’t bad enough Robert X. Cringely wrote :-
I find that really sad. Like many of us I own a large collection of music and movies which are still usable 20+ years later but the data on your PC will be lucky to survive a year or two without a backup. Some copy protection systems will even forbid you to make backups or transfer to another PC so when your PC finally dies, your stuff goes with it. The only good side to all of this is you will be forced to buy your music/movie/game collection all over again and some media exec will finally get that 3rd yacht. Its for that reason I don’t use Windows for anything serious these days but when I did I would always create separate partitions on my hard drive; one (C:) for Windows and programs and the other (D:) for all my stuff. Each time Windows had become unusable mainly due to ‘WinRot’ (A special feature of Windows to slowly degrade after about 12 months of use), I could safely wipe my C: drive, re-install Windows and programs with out losing anything valuable. I used to set-up my customers PCs in much the same way. I suspect many other engineers used similar strategies but what about the person who buys a PC from a shop ? Most of those will have everything on the C: drive so if a wipe+reinstall is needed due to a crash/virus/root-kit/etc, the owners are likely to lose everything if they have not done a backup. I expect many people reading this would regard it as just another PC problem but I have been using Linux and BSD for about three years now and have yet to see anything like this, although Linux isn’t without its problems too. When I upgraded from SuSE 9.2 to 9.3, I noticed a ‘feature’ of SuSE Linux called ‘Update-Rot’ which silently removed a few critical programs. As this was the free version I guess I cant complain and I managed to get them all back, so all was well. They say the worst equipment makes the best engineers so I certainly got a good education from the 6 years I spent using / fixing Windows, especially in recovering data from crippled Windows machines. So here are a few tips :- 1.Its not a question of ‘if’ your PC crashes, its a question of ‘when’. If you are using an earlier versions of Windows it will be much sooner than you think. 2.Keep any valuable data on at least one other device. There are plenty of options like CD-RW, USB drives and NAS (Network attached storage). Even an old PC could be used to backup valuable data via a network. 3.Identify where your data actually is. If you are using Linux or BSD most of your data including email, favourites, documents, music, photos and even program settings are usually kept in your personal folder. If you are using Windows things are a lot more complicated as a lot of your data will scattered across several folders or embedded in the Registry. 4.Think security. Only install software if you trust the author and really need it. Make sure you have a decent virus scanner and firewall. As an added precaution use an ‘ADSL modem+router’ combo to access the Internet instead of just an ‘ADSL modem’. 5.There is also a rumour going around that the new version of Mac OS X will be able to run native Windows programs (a bit like VMWare, Xen or WINE) - just imagine being able to run your favourite programs without the security woes. Could be worth a look when it comes out. It has been estimated that when data lose occurs, most companies only last about two years. I wonder how many companies have been decimated by simple Windows crash. That’s why I use Linux and FreeBSD: They rarely crash, and if they do, I know I can recover my data quite easily because its all in one place. Pete Blue has been a software developer for many years on systems like Linux, FreeBSD, Windows, UNIX and even DOS. http://www.PJBlue.co.uk Posted in Lots Of Travel Resources | Comments Off
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| August 15th, 2008 | Scientists Declaration about The Holy Quran and Islam-E. Mar |
Author of over 200 publications. Former President of the Teratology Society among other accomplishments. Professor Johnson began to take an interest in the scientific signs in the Qur’n at the 7th Saudi Medical Conference (1982), when a special committee was formed to investigate scientific signs in the Qur’n and Hadth. At first, Professor Johnson refused to accept the existence of such verses in the Qur’n and Hadth. But after a dicussuion with Sheikh Zindan he took an interest and concentrated his research on the internal as well as external development of the fetus. “…in summary, the Qur’n describes not only the development of external form, but emphasises also the internal stages, the stages inside the embryo, of its creation and development, emphasising major events recognised by contemporary science.” “As a scientist, I can only deal with things which I can specifically see. I can understand embryology and developmental biology. I can understand the words that are translated to me from the Qur’n. As I gave the example before, if I were to transpose myself into that era, knowing what I do today and describing things, I could not describe the things that were described… I see no evidence to refute the concept that this individual Muhammad had to be developing this information from some place… so I see nothing here in conflict with the concept that divine intervention was involved in what he was able to write…”
About the Author Professor and Chairman of the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, and Director of the Daniel Baugh Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Posted in Lots Of Travel Resources | Comments Off
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| August 9th, 2008 | Free Expression Denied |
My usual op-ed fare is writing about immigration and border control. The readers’ responses I have been getting from writing about that issue have prompted me to think recently about Free Speech and how Americans in particular handle dissenting views. I am not speaking about someone who writes me to rant about the positions I take on different issues. I expect that. What I mean are those who write and say that I should “shut up” or be “shut down” from expressing my views. I do not get that at all! Why would so-called vanguards of Free Speech and Free Expression want to shut “anyone” down? Why would they want to silence someone who is expressing the rights that Americans supposedly are championing? Besides, isn’t this the reputation Americans think they represent to the rest of the worldChampions of Free Speech? So what exactly is the deal? What’s going on with Americans these days? What has happened to simple, common respect for someone who has a dissenting view from your own? One would think, from the readers who write me as well as what one reads in the popular press, someone who takes a dissenting viewpoint from one’s own should be tarred and feathered at the very least. At the worst, he should be denied the necessities of life. Why is that? Let’s Define Terms Free Speech is an ideology that has as its heart humility, tolerance, and optimism. It is humility that allows for the possibility that what you believe might not be as “set in stone” as you once thought. It is humility that moves you to evaluate an argument for the sake of truth and not because you like the person giving the argument. It is also humility that forces you to evaluate the argument of the person you might find objectionable personallyagain for the sake of truth! Just because you find someone objectionable does not mean they CANNOT have something valid to say. Free Speech has as its heart tolerance. I do not mean tolerance for someone preaching harm to another or for committing a crime. That is the line Free Speech does NOT cross. If someone wants to hold a public meeting and tell you how to build a bomb to blow up Chicago, then rational thinking dictates that is the line Free Speech does not cross. Free Speech has at its heart a tolerance for those with whom we don’t agree or understand. When Jane Fonda was promoting her recent book, a Vietnam War Veteran who apparently took offence with her views, spit in the woman’s face. When Republican conservative Ann Coulter was invited to speak at a University, a male college student, who didn’t like what she was saying, physically assaulted her on-stage. Now, no matter what you think of someone on the left or the right of the political spectrum, these two women had the right of Free Expression and should be able to do so without the fear of reprisal. They were in essence punished for their dissenting point-of-view–that is Free Speech denial at its best. Finally, Free Speech has at its heart a kind of optimism that Free Expression will triumph in the end. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said the following regarding the “marketplace of ideas”, in his dissent in Abrams v. U.S.: “[W]hen men have realized that time has upset many fighting faiths, they may come to believe even more than they believe the very foundations of their own conduct that the ultimate good desired is better reached by free trade in ideas– that the best test of truth is the power of thought to get itself accepted in the competition of the market, and that truth is the only ground upon which their wishes safely can be carried out. That at any rate is the theory of our Constitution. It is an experiment, as all life is an experiment.” These are inspiring words to me as a writer and a Christian. The only tragedy I see is the “Market Place where the Free Trade in Ideas” thrives has left the building! Who closed it down and where can I find it again in America? If it is still there, I cannot see it. All evidence would lead me to believe that Market Place is no more in America. The most recent example of this hit me very personally this morning. I awoke to an e-mail from a fellow with whom I dealt some months ago. A while back, he wrote my editor asking to reprint an article on the web site forum he runs in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. If you know nothing of San Miguel, it is a small Colonial Mexican town not too far from where I live. It has been an American Expatriate colony for many decades and has a large American gay community. This person, after making the request for my article, apparently read my writing bio and discovered that I had written a small booklet on the “Gay Agenda”. This person made some large assumptions about the book, without having read it, and then retracted his request for my article reprint. That’s fineI have no problem with that. I wrote the book from a Christian perspective. It was, in fact, a castigation of the Christian community for NOT loving their neighbors as themselves as Christ commanded in the New Testament. I make the argument that this includes our “gay” neighbors. I also evaluate the so-called evidence for “gays being born that way” and offer my dissenting view of the position taken by the “gay community”. I do not agree with their position. I offer a reasoned explanation for my view that gay sex is the result of one’s chosen sexual ethics. That was my Free Speech that I expressed in the book. That this fellow disagreed is fine by me. My life will go on. So this morning, I saw three e-mails from this same person’s e-mail address that contained viruses in attachments. I, of course, did not open them because I recognized the dangerous file extension. I also recognized his e-mail address. What shall we make of this? Because I hold a different viewpoint and try to offer a reasoned argument why, should I be punished for my dissention? This is a salient example of the fact the “Market place of ideas where the free exchange of points and counterpoints has long left America and is no place to be found”! Is this fascism? Fascists ideologically rebel against Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. One has the liberty to express a dissenting view. One has the equality not to be treated differently or harmed for your dissenting voice. Finally, one has fraternity to be loved by your neighbor, as Christ commanded, despite having different views. Whether fascism is running rampant in America today, I cannot say. It seems Americans have one foot in the door! Listen again to Justice Holmes, in his dissent in Gitlow v. U.S., where he recognized the full implication of free speech was to allow ideas to compete, no matter what the consequences: “If in the long run, the beliefs expressed in proletarian dictatorship are destined to be accepted by the dominant forces of the community, the only meaning of free speech is that they should be given their chance and have their way.”[1] On the denial of Free Expression, Philosopher John Stuart Mill said this: “[T]he peculiar evil of silencing the expression of an opinion is, that it is robbing the human race; posterity as well as the existing generation; those who dissent from the opinion, still more than those who hold it. If the opinion is right, they are deprived of the opportunity of exchanging error for truth: if wrong, they lose, what is almost as great a benefit, the clearer perception and livelier impression of truth, produced by its collision with error.”[2] [1] http://www.spectacle.org/296/rulebk.html ![]() Expatriates Doug and Cindi Bower have successfully expatriated to Mexico, learning through trial and error how to do it from the conception of the initial idea to driving up to their new home in another country. Now the potential expatriate can benefit from their more than three years of pre-expat research to their more than two years of actually living in Mexico. The Plain Truth about Living in Mexico answers the potential expatriate’s questions by leading them through the process from the beginning to the end. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn not only how-to expatriate but will learn what to expect, in daily life, before coming to Mexico. 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