Caffeine in Green Tea

How true is it that one disadvantage of green tea is insomnia because of its caffeine content? You may put it as a “disadvantage” but people who works on a night shift will disagree. True, green tea contains caffeine but compared to coffee and other tea, it has a lesser level but has a very incredible amount of antioxidants.

What is caffeine?

It is a kind of drug that acts as a stimuli that basically stimulates the central nervous system and the heart. A person having caffeine in his system can instantly increase his blood pressure but not having any evidence of definitive long-term effects in the blood pressure itself. Long term increase of blood pressure are still taking excessive amounts of green tea.

Breaking Out the Costs of Flight School

The term "hidden costs" strikes fear into most of us because it means we are going to pay more for something than we thought.  Sadly, many times a business will hide some costs of goods or services so you can "discover" them once you have committed to use the service.  Having to pay for a pillow on a flight after you already forked over hundreds of dollars to the airline is a classic example of hidden costs.

When you are preparing to go into flight school to realize your dream of getting your pilot's license, its is imperative that you know how much you need from a budget perspective before you sign a contract to go through the program.  So to be sure you are not going to get hit with a lot of "hidden costs", it pays to know the terminology and to know what questions to ask before you agree to use that school to get your license to fly.

When you first contact a flight school, they will lay out the red carpet for you.   You will get a tour of the facilities including the classrooms and the airplanes to be used for your in flight training.  You will meet wonderful instructors and the end of the tour will probably include a test flight where you get to sit in the pilot's seat as though you were actually flying that plane.  That experience alone can hook you to want to be part of their program.  Then they will present you will some colorful brochures, a contract and a class schedule and finally, a schedule of costs along with payment options.

Approaching Book Publishers: The Importance of Creating a System

Are you an author who has just completed writing a book?  After your book has been written and edited, you may be ready to start approaching publishers.  If you are like most authors, there is a good chance that you will send your book manuscript to a number of publishing companies.  After all, the more publishers you approach, the better your chance of getting a book published are.

Although sending your book manuscript to a number of publishers is likely to increase your chances of getting your book published, it also increases the chances of confusion and error on your part.  If you do not create a system for you to use and record your findings, you may end up making a number of costly and embarrassing mistakes.  That is why it is important to know what publishers you have sent your book to, which publishers have responded, what their response was, and so forth.

Antique Birthday Gemstone History

Every gemstone has its own story. Some fascinating enough to be heard, others are just the same old story. But it wouldn’t matter how old the story is for as long as it’s important enough to be heard. To know the history of an antique gemstone is all worthwhile especially when you’re dealing with the birthstones.

Every gemstone is antique in its own place and story. Mind you, because these antiques that were buried long before mankind multiplied is more priceless than that done in laboratories and had been fabricated and polished for more than a hundredth time. Why? They posses such qualities that these gemstones don’t have.

Garnet

It is said that those born in this month are great communicators and are sociable. Garnet, on the other hand, was known long before the time of the Ancient Romans and Greeks. This gemstone looks like a pomegranate seed thus deriving its name from it in the Latin sense. Ancient people associate this gem with fire. The Christians believed that Noah used this to put a certain illumination on his Ark. A gem of constancy, truth and faith.

Choosing a Garden that is Perfect for You

If you're thinking about starting a garden, the first thing you need to consider is what type of garden you will have. There are many different choices and often it can be hard to pick just one, but hopefully you can narrow it down. But by narrowing it down, you'll make the gardening experience easier on yourself and the plants. If all your plants are similar, then it shouldn't be very hard to care for them all. So here are some of the main garden ideas for you to choose from.

If you're just looking for something to look nice in your yard, you'll want a flower garden. These are usually filled with perennial flower. Perennial flowers are flowers which stay healthy year-round. They're basically weeds because of their hardiness, only nice looking. Different areas and climates have different flowers which are considered perennials. If you do a quick internet search for your area, you can probably find a

list of flowers that will bring your flower garden to life. These usually only require work in the planting stage - after that, the flower take care of themselves. The only downside to this is that you don't have any product to show for it.

Five steps to a clean garage workshop

You park your car in the driveway and you still have to work on your projects in the back yard. If you don’t use your garage for its designed purpose, why not turn it into a tidy workshop? Here are five steps to turn your garage in a perfect small home workshop:

1)  Create your own workbench from an old door, some sawhorses or scrap wood.

2)  Mount a pegboard on the wall to store your tools. It would be a great idea to mount it above your workbench. Strategically place pegs according to the type of tools you will be placing on the board.  After hanging your tools, trace around them with a marker so you will know where each one goes.

3)  Use old jars for holding nails, nuts, bolts and screws.

4)  Make a storage box  for the rags because they tend to accumulate in the working area.

5)  Use a small tackle box for transporting items such as screws and nails as you move around the shop.

A garage addition

Does our older child need a little more liberty? Your work from home or maybe you just feel that you need another room for a special project that you want to start? Then the solution is to construct a new addition to your garage.

By making an addition to your garage you can add to the living space in your house, no matter what type of garage you own: detached or attached to the house. The space above the garage can be converted into a private living space for your older child, guests or a live-in parent. You can convert your garage into your home office. You could very well find here the peace and quiet needed  for your work. Also, the new addition can be converted into a music studio if you put some simple sound proofing measures into place.

In order to start planning for your garage addition, first prepare a budget and then hire a professional because this is a complex project. Also, you may need to hire an architect to help you with the construction plans.

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Best Supplements to Gain Weight

In the world of gaining weight, people are always in debates what are the best supplements to gain weight fast, easy, and healthy. There are those who stick to the traditional routines such as workouts and proper diet while there are also those that rely on more conventional ways such as the use of weight gain supplements to ensure that they are getting what they need to gain some more weight.

Experts say that both ways —the traditional and the conventional ways—could work if a person really wants for gain weight. However, certain guidelines must be followed religiously to ensure that there will be no complications in the future.

Why use weight gain supplements?

Before, the only people that are into weight gain supplements are those who are so much into body building. In fact, majority of the best supplements to gain available in the market were made especially for those that make bodybuilding as a life and as a career. These supplements are being used by the bodybuilders especially if they have upcoming competitions.

But, as time went by, people—even those who are not into body building—have been trying various gain weight supplements because they believe that gaining weight is one of the easiest way to achieve a firm and sexy body. So, what they do is take up some of the best supplements for weight gain and enroll to a gym or fitness center that offer rigorous workouts.

Caring Properly for your Fruit Tree

If you have just recently planted a new fruit tree, I think it is safe to assume you are not yet an expert on the subject. More fruit trees die in their beginning years due to poor care habits than any disease or pestilence. Therefore it is vital that you understand how to care for trees in a way that will ensure their immediate success as well as future good health.

During the first stages of the tree’s life, the roots, trunk, and branches have not yet fully developed to a self supporting strength. Therefore if your tree is growing fruits, occasionally the combined weight is enough to snap off an entire branch. If this is the case, you should provide external support for your branches – prop them up with boards, or tie them to something at a higher altitude. As long as you can provide your tree the support it needs in these early years, it should grow to be independent in no time at all.

Proper nutrition is not only necessary for the production of healthy fruits, but is also necessary for the tree to survive longer than one season. The exact specifications vary with the area, climate, and type of tree, but I’ve found that there is no better source than a nursery employee. Maybe they’re just eager to sell you the right type of fertilizer, but in my experience they are almost never wrong.  Just inform them about the conditions your tree is living in and how healthy it is looking, and they should be able to help you find something to improve the state of your tree.

Adding personal conversation to your sales call (in person or on the phone)

There are a lot of tricks to making a sales pitch seem more comfortable. You will want to consider that by adding a personal touch to a sales call you will be able to make a difference in the atmosphere and feel of the conversation. There are a lot reasons why you should add a personal conversation bit to the conversation. One of the reasons why you should talk a bit before you go into the sales pitch or interrupt the sales pitch to add some personal opinion is so that you can get comfortable with the conversation and sales pitch. Talking always makes others feel good and you will be able to also make your client feel more comfortable when they get to know you personally.

Here are some of the ways to add a personal conversation to your sales call, whether it is a personal call or if it is over the phone. You will also want to consider the fact that these ways could be used together throughout the conversation, just here and there.

Van Morrison Biography

On his brand new 35TH studio album DUETS: RE-WORKING THE CATALOGUE set for release in March 2015, Van Morrison is looking back over his career with a little help from his friends. How did this visionary performer make the long and tumultuous journey from the back streets of Belfast to Madison Square Garden and beyond? Assembling a roster of VIP guests, DUETS: RE-WORKING THE CATALOGUE creates a portrait of an artist who has always pursued his own idea of perfection.

One of the most influential musicians of the past half-century, Morrison had no shortage of material to choose from – or stars who wanted to work with him. But, always the maverick, he decided to avoid obvious classics such as “Moondance,” “Brown-Eyed Girl” or “Tupelo Honey.” Instead, he and his collaborators, from Michael Bublé to Bobby Womack (who, sadly, died soon after recording “Some Peace of Mind”) explore less familiar songs which illustrate the extraordinary range of the singer's work.

A Career in Equipment Finance: What Do We Have Here?

Dealing with machinery and equipment can be quite challenging. Okay, who am I kidding; equipment financing is as tricky as they come. Without proper and sufficient knowledge about the subject it would be wise not to engage in this line of business, although, the same can be said when you go into business.

Do not go blindly forward or else you’ll end up broke. With regards to equipment financing, it would be best to have someone who underwent financial management training to help out with the general finances. Having a career in equipment finance is something that is worthy to consider. 

When we talk about equipment financing, we’re not limiting ourselves to leasing or renting huge cargo trucks or heavy construction equipment. There is a lot of equipment leasing being done out there and they are not limited to big units. Although, most of the equipment being rented or leased by companies in the industry include planes, landing facilities, even trains and railing equipment, smaller units like computers are also represented.

All About Ferrets: Getting Started with Your Passion

Getting Started with Pet Ferrets

Want to know all about ferrets but don’t know where to begin? There are millions of other ferret aficionados who are stumped with the volumes of information available at their disposal about this charming furry creatures. Whether you are trying to get a pet ferret, living with someone who is crazy about ferrets or simply interested on the nuances of these musk-producing mammals, there are a few basic things that you can consider first as you get started with your ferret passions.

Biological Structure
Ferrets are like skunk’s cousins since they are also able to produce musk. Some countries allow that the glands responsible for their musk production be cut so that they will not stink as much, but countries like UK and Australia find that this is not really necessary.

They are furry creatures with natural oils that make them shiny and smooth. Frequent bathing may remove some of these oils, but they are not really the type who resists regular showers. They also have the tendency to get long nails so a consistent nail-cutting session is in order for ferret owner wannabes.

Advantages of Applying Feng Shui in Your Life

Many people are fascinated with Feng Shui and with many good reasons. While others generally believe that it is just some oriental superstitious set of paradigms on interior design (but that is just part of the extensive definition for Feng Shui), the Feng Shui that we know now is actually comprised of various schools of learning and incorporates the different cultures under which it is housed.

The good thing about the different options pertaining to Feng Shui is that even the layman can actually be able to understand and apply it immediately in their homes without having to spend too much. And apart from that, there are other advantages that only Feng Shui can bring if you can actually open up your mind to try it.

Advantage Number 1: It brings balance to one’s life

Have you ever found yourself completely overburdened with clutter and unnecessarily stressed out of your wits? Chances are, you are suffering from a visual imbalance of some sort in your surroundings. Now, the best way to introduce some sense of balance is by incorporating elements that provide you with a sense of control in the outer balance of things. If you are able to get some semblance of balance even in things as menial as your furniture, you are bound to find balance in other aspects equally manageable.

Dealing with a failure to lose weight

We all want to change something about ourselves. There is always something that we want to change in our life.  Dealing with something that we want to make different is not always easy but we have to figure out the best method to make it happen.  Many people are trying to change the way that they look and their weight.  This is going to be a very challenging idea and something that takes a lot of will power.

How many times have you tried a diet and failed?  This can be very disappointing.  It is hard to realize that you are not losing the weight that you want and be the size that you have dreamed about.  However with the right state of mind and a little bit of help you can make your dreams a reality.

The one thing that you can do is make sure that you keep a positive mind and always keeps telling yourself that you are better than someone that quits.  You are someone that is important and that should give your diet the best possible try that you can. Being positive is all part of making a diet work for you.

Awareness Ribbon

One of the great things about Facebook is the ability to easily keep in contact with everyone you know. You can invite your friends to join by sending them an email. You can locate friends and old school mates by entering in your college and high school information. In addition to keeping in contact with friends and family, there are many ways to share information with them. One way is through the different applications that Facebook offers. In particular, Awareness Ribbon allows you to display the causes that you hold dear right in your profile. This is one of the best ways to use Facebook. It works best when you invite friends and use its content to promote good causes. You can even use Smartphones to stay in contact as they have Facebook applications so you can always be in contact with you friends.

How to Find the Cheapest Kitesurfing Kites

Kitesurfing is one craze that's swept the world in the recent years. Whether it is in a remote island in the Pacific, or in a coastal state in the UK, kitesurfing destinations have flourished. Of course, the best way to learn the sport is on some beautiful tropical island with the warm winds blowing against your face.

While it may be relatively cheap for some people, there are several expenses that you need to make, such as airfare, hotel accommodations and kitesurfing lessons. Although the school might provide for equipment rental, there are some who prefer having their own equipment, such as the kite. To minimize cost, it helps to know where and how to find the cheapest kites in the world.

Alcohol And Exercise

On Friday afternoon after you leave work, you probably think about going out and having a few drinks with friends to relax and wind down.  Even though you may think you deserve to go out and have a few drinks, there are some things that you should certainly keep in mind.

Like any other day, tomorrow is going to be a day for exercise, and since you are exercising on a regular basis, a few drinks of alcohol won't really hurt anything, right?  Before you decide to rush out to the local bar, there are a few things below that you should think about before you make your choice about going out to drink some alcohol.

Research has proven that even small amounts of alcohol with increase muscular endurance and the output of strength, although these types of benefits are very short lived.  After 20 minutes or so, the problems will begin to surface.  All of the negative side effects associated with alcohol will easily outweigh any possible benefits that it can have. No matter how you look at it, alcohol is a poison that can really harm your body if you aren't careful.

The negative side of alcohol can reduce your strength, endurance, aerobic capability, recovery time, ability to metabolize fat, and even your muscle growth as well.  Alcohol will also have an effect on your nervous system and brain.  If you use it long term, you can cause severe deterioration of your central nervous system. Even with short term use, nerve muscle interaction can be reduced  which will result in a loss of strength.

Backhoe Loader

Also referred to as a loader backhoe, the backhoe loader is an engineering and excavation vehicle that consists of a tractor, front shovel and bucket and a small backhoe in the rear end.  Due to the small size and versatility, backhoe loaders are common with small construction projects and excavation type work.

Originally invented in Burlington Iowa back in 1857, the backhoe loader is the most common variation of the classic farm tractor.  As the name implies, it has a loader assembly on the front and a backhoe attachment on the back.

A Good Mailing List for a Bad One.

If you have ever used a mass mailing email marketing campaign, you know how they promote their services.  The appeal is that, in theory, the service has collected a large amount of valid email addresses that they guarantee will go to real  potential internet customers.  For a fee, they will take your marketing message and broadcast it to that large customer base and the outcome will be that you will see a percentage of those customers visit your web site or respond to the email and from that percentage, a smaller percentage will become paying customers of yours.

There are two problems with this marketing model.  The first one is that no matter how you dress it up, by buying into that kind of marketing program, you are becoming a spammer.  Now, it is bad enough that the explosion of spam in the email world has made life difficult for the average cyber citizen and that those cyber citizens are the human beings you want to turn into your customers.  But a by product of spam has also made life a lot harder for you and I, the average internet marketing business person.

Are You Stressed Out by Your Marriage?

           

You may remember when you saw your future mate for the first time.  Or you might remember the moment you realized that this was the person you were destined to marry.  Those memories are special reminders of the excitement of a new relationship…of the euphoria that comes when you have fallen in love.  They’re moments that you’d like to cling to for the rest of your life.

Then, reality sets in.  Perhaps it occurred during the first month of your marriage.  Or perhaps it happened within a year of your betrothal.  It might not have occurred until five years down the road.  In any case, you suddenly find yourself under a great deal of stress and you trace the cause to your spouse.  There may be tensions over finances, tensions over the rearing of children, tensions over where to live.  At times, the friction may seem frivolous—you might be engaged in a knock-down, drag-out fight over who’s responsible for the overflowing toilet.  Or you could have serious issues, such as a disagreement on when to have a child. 

While we would all like marriage to be a blissful experience, the fact of the matter is that it is a situation ripe with stress.  There is the daily stress of simply trying to live together in harmony, in addition to the occasional strains over various disagreements.  The tension can be magnified if you or your loved one have just been diagnosed with cancer or a serious heart condition.  If your child has just been arrested for drug possession, the tensions between the two of you can also escalate.

Luckily, much of the stress within marriage is entirely manageable.  For instance, you can diffuse a great deal of tension just by making a commitment to spend more time together.  A number of couples benefit from scheduling a “date night” when they make sure that they spend a few hours alone.  The date night can include dinner, dancing, or just a walk in the woods.  The important thing is to simply re-connect, to re-discover all those things that caused you to fall in love in the first place.

You might also find it helpful to engage in some recreational activity together.  Whether it’s skiing, using nautilus equipment, or bowling, exercise can be relaxing and can help you to better manage your stress level.  Exercise also allows you to see your spouse in a different light—as a partner rather than a competitor.  In the end, you might find that you are both happier and healthier as a result of exercise.

Another technique that can help you to handle marital stress is to schedule a “couple’s meeting” each week.  This is a time set aside for re-focusing on your priorities, to discuss any problems that have come up during the week, and to plan ahead for the coming week.  At times, you might have disagreements during such meetings.  But the important thing is to communicate and to do so consistently.  

But what if your marital stress becomes unbearable?  The important thing is to keep the lines of communication open between yourself and your spouse.  But, if you still find yourself to be under a great deal of stress, consider consulting an outside party.  For instance, you might try to schedule a session with your pastor in order to hash out the differences between yourself and your mate.  Or you might consult a marriage therapist who is an expert at helping to resolve differences between spouses.  You must recognize, however, that such sessions require a great deal of work and emotional commitment.  You cannot expect to attend one session and have your stress go away.  It could take months before you are able to get your marital stress under control. 

Marital stress is serious business.  If not dealt with effectively, it can easily lead to divorce—a divorce you might regret later on.  Make a commitment to deal with marital stress as soon as it appears.  That way, you can work to ensure that small problems do not lead to big ones, exacerbating your stress.   By following some simple steps, you can re-charge your batteries, reduce your stress, and fall in love with your spouse all over again.

Advantages Of Diesel Engines

If you've owned a diesel powered vehicle in the past or if you own one now, you no doubt appreciate the qualities this engine provides you with.  More torque, better fuel economy, and easier maintenance are but a few of the attributes of owning diesel powered vehicles.

However, there are some motorists that still complain about the engine's weak power, especially when accelerating from a full stop.  What you may not be aware of is the fact that a diesel engine can be tweaked to give more power without harming the fuel economy.

Diesel engines use air compression to create combustion versus the fuel/air mixture that is required by gas engines.  This attribute means that diesel engines don't require spark plugs and therefore don't need to be tuned up.

Diesel fuel has a much high fuel density than gas, which results in fuel economy increases of 20 - 30% over gasoline powered vehicles.

Diesel engines are also cheaper to maintain as they have less parts than that of a gasoline powered engine.  The life span of a diesel engine is also much longer.

If you're looking for torque, for pulling a boat or other equipment, then the diesel engine has the supreme advantage.  Diesel engines are surely slower, especially when starting from a dead stop, although when you
climb hills or go over bridges, the diesel engine is surely up to the task.

With trucks, diesel is normally the leader over gas engines in terms of performance and miles per gallon. Diesel trucks will get more miles than gas trucks, and the price for diesel is a bit cheaper than gas these days.
And with gas prices on the rise, diesel will continue to dominate for a long time to come.