outer mongolia http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for outer mongolia Copyright 2008 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:49:10 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/outer+mongolia Landlord Tenant Law In Plain English: "Abandonment And Surrender" http://www.artwoo.com/article/landlord-tenant-law-in-plain-english-abandonment-and-surrender http://www.artwoo.com/article/landlord-tenant-law-in-plain-english-abandonment-and-surrender#comments Tue, 08 May 2007 03:34:57 +0000 tedlegal adviceouter mongolialandlord tenantdouble dippinglegalesewilling to pay http://www.artwoo.com/article/landlord-tenant-law-in-plain-english-abandonment-and-surrender legal advice.

In landlord-tenant , "abandonment and surrender" refers to the process by which a lease is termina prior to the end of its term. For example, suppose Tenant Ted signs a lease from January 1 to December 31 with rent payments due on the first of every month, pays the rent on time for the first four months, and then moves to on April 8. What can Laura Landlord do about it?

First of all, she cannot move in another tenant before Ted's next rent payment becomes due (May 1) - no allowed. The property is Ted's to possess at least until he becomes delinquent in paying rent.

Second of all, as long as Ted continues sending a rent check every month, he can become live in a tent in Outer Mongolia and Laura will still not have the right to move in another tenant until January of the following year, when Ted's lease expires.

So what if Ted stops paying monthly rent?

Well, if he's just a couple of days late, then under most leases and under the laws of most states, Laura will still have to wait a certain specified period (maybe a month) before she can terminate the lease and move in another tenant. At that point Ted will owe Laura damages equal to one month's rent plus any expenses he caused Laura by terminating his lease early (suppose, for example, that she couldn't find a new tenant as much as Ted was paying - Ted will owe Laura the difference multiplied by the number of months remainng on the lease). Because Laura chose to terminate the lease, she can no longer demand that Ted pay the entire year's rent.

But Laura doesn't have to terminate the lease at all if she doesn't want to. Suppose she's charging Ted rent at a rate that is way above market value? She may decide to sue Ted for back rent instead. In this case she is NOT terminatng the lease (and Ted can't terminate it without proper grounds). She sue Ted in small claims court every month as rent comes due, or she can wait until the end of the lease term and sue him for it all at once (as long as the statute of limitations hasn't expired). What she probably can't do is, for example, sue Ted in June and ask the court to make Ted pay in advance all the way through December - she'll probably have to wait for Ted to fail to pay each month before she can sue him for that month's rent. "Real Estate Law in Plain English" is located at http://realpropertylaw.blogspot.com. See also http://realpropertylaw.blogspot.com/2007/04/landlord-tenant-law-tenancies-a= t-will.html. ]]> Tips on Addressing Wedding Invitations http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-addressing-wedding-invitations http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-addressing-wedding-invitations#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:51:07 +0000 outer envelopesinner envelopeinvitation ensemblemaster adamouter envelopejennifer brownundue stress http://www.artwoo.com/article/tips-on-addressing-wedding-invitations undue stress on yourself or your mother and try to do it all yourself.

Typically you will have two envelopes to address when it comes to your wedding . There usually is the and the . The outer envelope has the name and address of a particular guest or guests.

The inner envelope contains all the enclosures. The inner envelope would have the name or names of the guests you're inviting to the ceremony and reception. There is no address on the inner envelope.

As soon as you sit down to start writing these envelopes out, things get complicated. Here are guidelines for how to address the inner and for common name situations. Remember, the inner envelope will not have an address. The outer envelope has the name and address.

(1)Single Man named Adam Smith. Inner envelope: Mr. Smith. Outer envelope: Mr. Adam Smith

(2)Young Boy named Adam Smith. Inner envelope: Master Smith. Outer envelope: Smith

(3)Single Woman or Girl named . Inner envelope: Miss Brown or Ms. Brown. Outer envelope: Miss Jennifer Brown or Ms. Jennifer Brown

(4)Single Woman and a Guest (let us use: Jennifer Brown and Adam Smith). Inner envelope on two lines: Miss Brown, Mr. Smith or Miss Brown, And Guest. Outer envelope: Miss Jennifer Brown

(5)Single Man and a Guest (let us use: Adam Smith and Jennifer Brown again). Inner envelope on two lines: Mr. Smith, Miss Brown or Mr. Smith, And Guest. Outer envelope: Mr. Adam Smith

(6)Widow named Beverly Carter (assume her deceased husband's name is Gary Carter). Inner envelope: Mrs. Carter. Outer envelope: Mrs. Gary Carter.

(7)Divorcee named Beverly Carter. Her maiden name was Jones. Inner envelope: Mrs. Carter. Outer envelope would be Mrs. Jones Carter (a combination of the maiden name and former husband's last name).

(8)Unmarried couple that lives together (let's use Adam Smith and Jennifer Brown). Inner envelope: Miss Brown and Mr. Smith (go alphabetically by last name). Outer envelope in two lines: Miss Jennifer Brown, Mr. Adam Smith.

(9)Husband and Wife with same last name (let's use Greg Green and Sally Green). Inner envelope: Mr. and Mrs. Green. Outer envelope: Mr. and Mrs. Greg Green.

(10)Husband and Wife with different last names (let's use Gregg Green and Sally Hill). Inner envelope: Ms. Hill and Mr. Green (wife's name goes first). Outer envelope on two lines: Ms. Sally Hill, Mr. Greg Green.

(11)Husband and Wife from example 9 also have 3 kids: Alice, Betsy and Mark. Inner envelope on two lines: Mr. and Mrs. Green, Alice, Betsy and Mark (kids go on line two in order of age). Outer envelope just has the husband and wife: Mr. and Mrs. Greg Green.

These are situations you are bound to run into when addressing your wedding invitations. Once you get the hang of it, it will be easy. You should assemble your guest list and their addresses in an Excel spreadsheet. Make a column for inner and outer envelopes. This way if you take the time to figure it out prior to addressing the envelopes, you and your bridesmaids won't screw up envelope after envelope. You won't have to think at all. You and your bridesmaids could even be drinking margaritas and be fine. Just not too many. Be organized and you'll be fine.Save 30% off your wedding invitations at www.GuntherInvitations.com. Discount bridesmaid gifts and affordable groomsmen gifts can be found at www.GuntherGifts.com. Stop by today and save.]]> Goji Berries: Mother Nature's Vine-Grown http://www.artwoo.com/article/goji-berries-mother-natures-vine-grown http://www.artwoo.com/article/goji-berries-mother-natures-vine-grown#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2006 11:50:02 +0000 goji berriesgoji berrychinese wolfberrylycium barbarummale sexual dysfunctiontang dynastyflowering plants http://www.artwoo.com/article/goji-berries-mother-natures-vine-grown goji berry. Many of them have nicknamed the goji berry "happy berry" because in common folklore "to eat goji in the morning will lead to smiles all day".

But respect for the goji berry isn't confined to the foothills of Tibet and Mongolia. The goji berry has been used for hundreds of years as a tonic in Chinese medicine. During the (A.D. 772-842), poet Liu Yuxi wrote a poem celebrating the nourishment of "body and spirit" brought about by the goji berry. Without a doubt, the people of this region of the world love the goji berry. But the goji berry's introduction to the Western world is still fairly recent, so the berry remains a relatively unknown fruit for a large fraction of the world's population. So what is a goji berry? And why is it so loved?

What is a goji berry?

The term goji berry technically refers to the Tibetan goji berry, also known as (its Latin name). It is a member of a family of known as the Solanaceae, a plant family which also includes within its ranks potatoes, tobacco, and tomatoes. Roughly eighty different varieties of lycium berry exist, including the (often touted by Chinese healers as a cure for ). However, the Chinese Wolfberry is only considered a genetic cousin of Lycium Barbarum and not a true goji berry.

grow on small green-leafed vines that yield a bright red fruit with a shape most resembling a raisin. The berries are extremely delicate, and during harvest, they are shaken from the vine rather than being picked. To avoid spoiling, they are slowly dried in the shade. The texture of a goji berry is very chewy, and its taste is often described as a cross between a raisin and a cranberry. Several additional names are used to describe the goji berry, such as happy berry, gouqi, and gou qi zi.

What makes the goji berry so potent?

Goji berries are believed to be a rich source of vitamins and nutrients with each goji berry purported to contain 18 different amino acids and vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, and E. It is believed that goji berries contain more beta carotene than is found in carrots of equal size. And the goji berry is touted as one of the richest sources of vitamin C in the world, trailing only the Australian billygoat plum and the South American camu camu. Goji berries are also believed to contain zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and germanium in varying quantities. As a rich source of many of the vitamins and minerals essential to nutrition, goji berries are filled with antioxidants.

The unique properties endemic to the Tibetan goji berry make it one of the more fascinating fruits on Earth. As consumption of the goji berry grows in popularity in other parts of the world, our knowledge of the plant itself is certain to increase. Until then, do yourself a favor and enjoy a delicious goji berry! Britt Gillette is author of two books. He also educates people on the many benefits of Himalayan Goji Juice (http://www.brittgillette.com/gojijuice.htm). ]]> Be Thankful For Your Mittens http://www.artwoo.com/article/be-thankful-for-your-mittens http://www.artwoo.com/article/be-thankful-for-your-mittens#comments Sun, 14 May 2006 12:32:04 +0000 mittensimmenselymongoliaclothesproceededweatheroutdoor play http://www.artwoo.com/article/be-thankful-for-your-mittens clothes as I can and then shoving my way into the warmest coat, , hat, and scarf that I can find. As a child I spent as many hours as I could outside. I remember my parents having to call me to come in when dinner was ready or when it was about to get dark. I would reluctantly obey and enter our mudroom to take off my clothes and dry my soaking wet mittens on the heater.

As I grew older I still loved spending any free time I got outside each winter. Rather than simply playing in the snow I now spent the hours hiking, skiing, and eventually even snowboarding. I couldn't wait to get home from school, throw my book bag onto my bedroom and floor and begin dressing in the warmest winter gear I could find. I had special mittens by this point that kept my fingers so warm that I almost forgot it was winter.

After high school I took a service trip to . I had been warned that it would be cold there so I had packed accordingly, filling my bag with wool sweaters, long johns, warm socks, my heaviest coat, and as many pairs of mittens as I could find. The sometimes thirty-below was not about to phase me. And it didn't. I landed in Mongolia, added a few extra layers for warmth, and to enjoy my time in that country . My days were spent visiting in hospitals and orphanages.

One orphanage just outside the capital city allowed me and the other Americans to take the children outside to play. The orphans' supervisor commented that the children hadn't been outside in weeks. I felt anger rise up with this comment and was more determined than ever to make our time with these children something memorable. I wasn't prepared to see the children as they filed out of the building and into the empty parking lot they knew as a playground. I watched closely as each child filed outside wearing nothing more than a spring jacket. No mittens, hats, scarves or boots.

As we played outside with the children that day I couldn't believe my eyes or my ears. I kept waiting for them to complain of the cold and want to return indoors. In two hours I never heard one child complain to the supervisor. The children didn't even seem phased by the mittens and hats that me and my friends wore.

Eventually that afternoon I gave my mittens to a little girl that looked a bit colder than all the rest. I tried to ignore the sting that came to my cold fingers just a few minutes later. And then I decided that instead of trying to ignore the sting I would embrace it and be thankful for all the pairs of warm mittens I had worn throughout the years. Analeese Burnabaker loves to reflect upon the good ole days when playing outside was all there was to do in a day. Learn more about mittens at http://www.funmittens.info ]]> Causes, Signs And Treatments For Dog Ear Infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-signs-and-treatments-for-dog-ear-infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-signs-and-treatments-for-dog-ear-infections#comments Wed, 27 Sep 2006 22:27:06 +0000 dog earotitis externaear infectionsearsouter ear canalallergiesdogs http://www.artwoo.com/article/causes-signs-and-treatments-for-dog-ear-infections
Infections of the are common among . infections, or , occur frequently in dogs because of the way their are designed. The horizontal and vertical components of a dog's ear make it difficult for particles such as water or debris to drain out.

Signs that Your Dog Has an Ear Infection:

* Your dog is constantly and excessively shaking its head. * There is yellow to brown discharge in your dog's ears. * Your dog's ears have a yeast-like smell. * There is redness and swelling on your dog's infected ear.

Possible Causes of Dog Ear Infection:

Dog are caused by a variety of things. However, are the typical cause of dog ear infections. If your dog has allergies or is highly susceptible to allergies, your dog is likely to have ear infections.

Water getting into the ears is another common cause of ear infections among dogs. So if your dog likes to swim, it is prone to ear infections. This is because of the way your dog's ears are designed. When water gets inside your dog's ears, the water can't properly drain out. Thus, your dog's ears become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. This doesn't mean, however, that you shouldn't allow your dog to swim or play in the water anymore. It just means that you should thoroughly dry your dog's ears after to prevent ear infections.

Cleaning Your Dog's Infected Ear:

Regardless of how much you take care of your dog's well being, your dog will most likely eventually have ear infections. When this happens, you need to know the correct way of cleaning your dog's ear before putting medication.

1. Put a few drops of ear cleanser into your dog's infected ear. 2. Next, gently rub or massage the ear to loosen any debris that is stuck in there. 3. Using a soft cloth, gauze or cotton ball, gently scrape and wipe the dirt out of the infected ear.

Medicating Your Dog's Infected Ear:

After thoroughly cleaning your dog's infected ear, apply medication according to the veterinarian's instructions or the instructions found on the label.

Your dog's veterinarian will prescribe the appropriate treatment based on what has caused your dog's ear to become infected. For instance, if your dog's ear infection was caused by a yeast infection, the veterinarian will prescribe an anti-fungal medication. If the infection was caused by a bacteria, your dog will be prescribed antibiotics.

Medications for dog ear infections are typically applied directly into the ears. However, if your dog has a severe ear infection, the veterinarian may prescribe oral treatment. The veterinarian may also clip the hair around your dog's infected ear to allow more air to circulate in it. Surgery, for reconstructing the ear canal so that it drains better and easier, is the last recourse when topical and oral treatments have failed.

While all dogs are prone to ear infections, those belonging to breeds with large ears that flap over the outer ear canal as well as those breeds of dogs with very small ear canals are most susceptible. As a dog owner, it's your responsibility to take care of your dog's well being. Take proper care of your dog's ears and learn how to detect the early signs of ear infections. I love dogs and have owned them most of my life. I've done a lot of research and put together a free website and newsletter for fellow dog owners. Please visit: http://www.adogownersdogsite.com ]]> Honda's Sci-Fi 4wd In The Acura Rl/legend Fast Cars - Now http://www.artwoo.com/article/hondas-sci-fi-4wd-in-the-acura-rllegend-fast-cars-now http://www.artwoo.com/article/hondas-sci-fi-4wd-in-the-acura-rllegend-fast-cars-now#comments Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:27:10 +0000 rear wheelsleaps and boundsawd systemsupercarshonda legendnew acura rlluxury coupes http://www.artwoo.com/article/hondas-sci-fi-4wd-in-the-acura-rllegend-fast-cars-now new Acura RL ().

Why is it so advanced? This SH- has the potential to increase cornering power and cornering safety by . It will be ideal for as well as .(More information about supercars at http://www.fast-autos.com/supercars.html )

First, it allows the amount of power sent to the wheels to be varied from 30% front and 70% rear to 70% front and 30% rear. True, some other systems get near that, but this allows the system to adjust itself to completely different conditions. On top of that, it can alter the torque from zero to 100% to the left or right rear wheel.

In other words, all the power can one to the right wheel one minute, and if necessary can be reversed so that all the power goes to the other wheel in an instant. This might be needed in slushy or snowy conditions, where there was a patch of bare road for a bit on one side offering good grip, but a bit later on a bare patch on the other side.

In addition to those features, the outer rear wheel can be speeded up so that it goes faster than the inside wheel! All done continuously depending on conditions. A few years ago this would have considered desirable, but science fiction.

More power to the rear wheel for acceleration

Confused? Well, let's start with the front-to-rear power. When you accelerate, the weight of the car is thrown on to the back wheels by the force of acceleration, so you want more power to go to the back wheels - if it all goes to the front you get wheelspin. When cornering, you generally want as much or more power to the . SH-AWD does that.

On the other hand, when you are cruising along, you want more power to the front wheels as this increases stability. SH-AWD also does that.

More power to outer rear wheel for better cornering

The side-to-side variation in power is used to improve cornering power and stability. For example, when you accelerate through a corner, extra power through the outer rear wheel counteracts understeer, letting the car corner on rails. In fact, stability control systems used on many cars now do this by reducing the amount of torque sent to the inner wheel - this means that you actually corner slower than you could do. SH-AWD lets you corner faster.

On the over-run, you don't need that, and less power is sent through the outer wheel for optimum stability. But that isn't enough because when a car corners, the outer wheels have to travel further than the inner ones - by 5-10% on very tight corners, so the outer wheel normally goes slower.

Honda overcomes this with some gears in the back axle gear set which actually drive the outer wheel faster when cornering! This improves maneuverability and cornering at low speeds.

Electro-magnetic multi-plate clutches

All this is accomplished by multi-plate clutches operated electro-magnetically - a world first - and the gear/clutch set used for acceleration. In fact, these gears also serve as the rear differential.

An advantage of the electro-magnetic clutches is that the electronic controller does not need to control a hydraulic actuation system as used normally but an electric actuator - this reduces cost and weight.

Is this the best thing since sliced bread? For the person who wants to have stability and control, and doesn't want to know what is happening to the car -yes. Such a system is bound to reduce the input the driver gets from the road.

He will be less aware of whether the surface is slippery, or whether the car is understeering more than usual because the SH-AWD system is correcting things all the time. John Hartley is editor of http://www.fast-autos.com an online magazine devoted to fast cars and supercars. He has been writing about fast cars and testing them for over 20 years, and has been involved in race car design, and has also raced cars. ]]> Journey Into Conscious Creation http://www.artwoo.com/article/journey-into-conscious-creation http://www.artwoo.com/article/journey-into-conscious-creation#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:15:01 +0000 stunning realizationincredible journeylife circumstancesjourney to the centersoul matelaw of attractioninitial steps http://www.artwoo.com/article/journey-into-conscious-creation Law of Attraction, they focus on "fixing what's wrong" in their lives. They try attracting more money to ease their financial strain, finding a to ease their loneliness, creating a more fulfilling career, better health - and overall more happiness and peace.

These are only natural because better can definitely make us feel more secure and stable.

But if you work with the Law of Attraction long enough, you start to experience a deeper shift, something bigger happening within you. You develop a new awareness that it's not about the "outer stuff" at all. It's about who you are becoming through the mastery of your inner power. It's about THE JOURNEY; the to the center of yourself.

One of the most fascinating things about such a journey is the that the outer stuff you were so intent on "fixing" doesn't really matter. It has no power over you except the power you choose to give it. If you believe it matters, it matters. If you believe you can't be happy unless all that outer stuff is "fixed", you must find a way to fix it as quickly as possible - or else.

Ah, but when you surrender to THE JOURNEY, everything changes. You stop fixing and start allowing. You stop struggling and start enjoying. You stop fearing and start knowing. You stop surviving and start thriving. You stop basing your happiness on outer circumstances and events - and remember that it all comes from within you.

Rather than trying to make it through each day, you begin seeing your life as an amazing opportunity to make a bigger impact on the world around you. You start thinking about the lives you can touch and the joy you can bring to others. You start expanding your vision and giving birth to dreams that are grander than anything you dared imagine before. And rather than feeling fearful and intimidated by these bold dreams, you have a strong inner knowing that you'll be given the tools and resources you need to make them happen.

Probably the most wonderful thing about this journey is that you stop taking the whole thing so seriously. You find yourself smiling a little wider, laughing a little louder and expanding with so much joy that you might burst with it! You suddenly find yourself weeping great tears of gratitude for even the smallest of blessings, gasping in awe at the beauty all around you and seeing everything in your life as a breathtaking miracle.

Even better, the more deeply you immerse yourself in this journey, all of that "outer stuff" that bothered you so much before starts transforming before your very eyes. As you heal your perspective, everything around you heals too - effortlessly and instantaneously. You realize that nothing is truly broken. Nothing needs fixing - just a tiny tweak in consciousness is enough to trigger a ripple of transformation that seeps into every corner of your life.

When you lift your perspective and stop trying to figure it out, when you truly start LIVING the Law of Attraction, you embark upon a journey that will change you forever - from the inside out. Need more insight on the Law of Attraction? Visit http://www.LOAinsights.com today for more great articles. Be sure to subscribe to the Law of Attraction Insights Newsletter - and receive Wendy's guide, 'Targeted Attraction: The Power of Focus in Manifestation' FREE! http://www.LOAinsights.com ]]> The Valuing Of Simplicity http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-valuing-of-simplicity http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-valuing-of-simplicity#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:30:01 +0000 fear of beingfear of dyingfear of losingbusynesssimplicitydesirecycle of birth and death http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-valuing-of-simplicity busyness. If we valued , our lives would become simple. This may not be apparent on a conscious level, but on an unconscious level, our lives follow the Law of Attraction, they manifest what we think and what we or feel we need.

The valuing of busyness comes from many sources. They exist all around us in the reminders that it is important to seek success, and that what is outer is more important than what is inner. Nothing could be further from the truth =96 a truth that those who are close to the land and those who have been intimate with the ways of Nature have observed for centuries, namely, that there is an order to all things and we are most in harmony with ourselves and with life when we participate in that Divine order. This is an order that the plants know and that the birds know. It is an order that defines the rhythm of life.

Many have a fear of becoming simple =96 of letting go of the complexity and the trappings of life that are not really important but that we give importance to. There is the different; there is the fear of being alone and not knowing what to do with ourselves; there is the money; there is the fear of appearing less intelligent. There is also the which underlies the rest, for in some nameless place within, it can feel like if we stop running and creating things to do or being responsive to the things to do that someone else has created for us, we will experience the death of ourselves.

This is true, in a way, if the self has been defined in great measure by what is outer. Then that self, indeed, must die, in order that something new can be born from within. Here the is also part of the natural order of things. We let go of what we are attached to, creating a little death. We do this so that new life can be born.

The wish for simplicity and the desire to remove our feet from the treadmill of life must be strong enough to overcome the great pull of attraction that complexity and the outer manifestation of success has for us as a society. Sometimes this wish can be supported by a close friend who lives a different kind of life than we do. Sometimes it can be supported by going away on a retreat of whatever kind we are drawn to.

Sometimes, it involves canceling everything else that we have planned for a day, a week, a month, or even longer, so that we can take stock of what is present and what is absent when we are alone.

In the end, our longing must often get stronger so that the pull of inner quiet and outer peace can become strong enough to pry our hands from around the straw supports for life that they are clutching, not even knowing that they are made of straw.



In the end, it is often longing alone that causes the heart to turn toward valuing simplicity, and toward finding the courage to take the first steps toward a different way of life. For other writings by Julie Redstone see Pathways of Light =96 http://lightomega.org/PathwaysofLight.html and the Light Omega Reader =96 http://lightomega.org/Articles/Ezine.html. For daily meditations on a spiritual life see the "Calendar of 100 Days" within Pathways of Light. ]]> The Valuing Of Simplicity http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-valuing-of-simplicity http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-valuing-of-simplicity#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:27:06 +0000 fear of beingfear of dyingfear of losinglaw of attractionbusynesssimplicitydesire http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-valuing-of-simplicity busyness. If we valued , our lives would become simple. This may not be apparent on a conscious level, but on an unconscious level, our lives follow the , they manifest what we think and what we or feel we need.

The valuing of busyness comes from many sources. They exist all around us in the reminders that it is important to seek success, and that what is outer is more important than what is inner. Nothing could be further from the truth -- a truth that those who are close to the land and those who have been intimate with the ways of Nature have observed for centuries, namely, that there is an order to all things and we are most in harmony with ourselves and with life when we participate in that Divine order. This is an order that the plants know and that the birds know. It is an order that defines the rhythm of life.

Many have a fear of becoming simple -- of letting go of the complexity and the trappings of life that are not really important but that we give importance to. There is the different; there is the fear of being alone and not knowing what to do with ourselves; there is the money; there is the fear of appearing less intelligent. There is also the which underlies the rest, for in some nameless place within, it can feel like if we stop running and creating things to do or being responsive to the things to do that someone else has created for us, we will experience the death of ourselves.

This is true, in a way, if the self has been defined in great measure by what is outer. Then that self, indeed, must die, in order that something new can be born from within. Here the cycle of birth and death is also part of the natural order of things. We let go of what we are attached to, creating a little death. We do this so that new life can be born.

The wish for simplicity and the desire to remove our feet from the treadmill of life must be strong enough to overcome the great pull of attraction that complexity and the outer manifestation of success has for us as a society. Sometimes this wish can be supported by a close friend who lives a different kind of life than we do. Sometimes it can be supported by going away on a retreat of whatever kind we are drawn to.

Sometimes, it involves canceling everything else that we have planned for a day, a week, a month, or even longer, so that we can take stock of what is present and what is absent when we are alone.

In the end, our longing must often get stronger so that the pull of inner quiet and outer peace can become strong enough to pry our hands from around the straw supports for life that they are clutching, not even knowing that they are made of straw.



In the end, it is often longing alone that causes the heart to turn toward valuing simplicity, and toward finding the courage to take the first steps toward a different way of life. For other writings by Julie Redstone see Pathways of Light -- http://lightomega.org/PathwaysofLight.html and the Light Omega Reader -- http://lightomega.org/Articles/Ezine.html. For daily meditations on a spiritual life see the "Calendar of 100 Days" within Pathways of Light. ]]> How To Choose A Cellulite Cream http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-choose-a-cellulite-cream http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-choose-a-cellulite-cream#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:29:57 +0000 how to get rid of cellulitecellulite creamcellulite creamsrid of cellulitemost effective ingredientsget rid of cellulitegreen tea http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-choose-a-cellulite-cream how to get ? Have you thought about self-tanners? Maybe lipo or lasers have crossed your mind? Some women may look on these techniques as expensive and somewhat extreme, considering the ease with which can be obtained at your basic drug store or indeed even a supermarket. C'mon, we've all seen them, the promise to get rid of the bulge or the gut or that cottage cheese effect on your thighs or hips. The melt away inches. They firm and contour the skin to mask the imperfections associated with cellulite. With the wide availability of cellulite creams, both high-end and drug store brands, including both gets and lotions, it is hard to determine which cellulite cream is best for you.

What Is Cellulite?

To be able to find an effective cellulite cream for yourself, we start at the source of the problem. Fat! There I said it. Actually I should include fluid and toxins in the mix. These three ingredients become trapped in collagen and elastin fibers located deeper in your skin level. All this gathering contributes towards a damaging of the underlying blood vessels. When that happens the skin's outer layers are damaged. This creates little pockets to be filled by the first three ingredients. When all these events come together, then you have cellulite.

So Which Cellulite Cream is Right for Me?

The two in any cellulite cream are caffeine and retinol, according to doctors. They work by firming the outer layer of the skin to relieve the telltale cellulite bumps. Other ingredients in cellulite cream are there to help improve the look of the skin by smoothing the surface. They can decrease the stretch marks and increase the skin softness. Ingredients such as Par Elastyl and collagen help to firm the skin while Ginkgo, and horse chestnut help tone the skin.

There are a variety of textures for cellulite cream. They range from gel which absorbs very fast and reacts to tighten the skin, to lightweight lotions which aren't greasy. Another choice is rich emollients which have to be rubbed into the skin very well to avoid staining your clothing. It is best to apply these only at night.

The root cause of cellulite occurs in the deepest layer of the skin. Places where no cellulite cream can reach. After all cellulite cream is only a temporary fix. It can only change the outer appearance of your cellulite. A more permanent fix for cellulite involves an improvement in your diet and exercise habits to increase your metabolism to burn most of the fat associated with cellulite. http://www.toomuchcellulite.com ]]> The Dog Bed to Make Best Friend Happy is Only a Click Away http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-dog-bed-to-make-best-friend-happy-is-only-a-click-away http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-dog-bed-to-make-best-friend-happy-is-only-a-click-away#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:43:18 +0000 designer dog bedslarge dog bedspenthouse suitdesigner bedshaute poochfabric materialfeminine character http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-dog-bed-to-make-best-friend-happy-is-only-a-click-away
Some of you might like to order a pink dog bed to go with the of your poodle, while others might want to order in order to accommodate their St. Bernard, while still there would be those who would be looking to get their arthritic/ageing dogs a comfortable orthopedic bed.

Large dog beds are in demand these days and companies and manufacturers are making every possible effort to tap this market segment by providing a good number of features and utilities in these. is one such manufacturer, which is known world-wide for they produce. Large dog beds marketed by Haute Pooch come in various shapes, sizes and fabrics. Some of the most popular include the Bowser dog beds, which provide an optimum mix of style, comfort and quality and the Donut dog beds, which are considered to be the top-of-the-class dog beds when it comes to large dog beds. Most large dog beds are available between $120 and $150 in the market, and considering the fabric, material and designs used in these, this cost is nothing less than a bargain.

A fashionable dog bed, with sharp, slic and clean design can add to the beauty of any or an upper-cadre apartment. A well-designed dog bed not only keeps your dog comfortable, rather, it also complements your own apartment and serves as a style statement in most cases. Orthopedic dog beds are in huge demand these days, because most dog-owners are becoming aware of the need of arranging a well-designed and comfortable dog bed for the well being of their ageing dogs, especially those which are arthritic. Most orthopedic dog beds differ from regular ones in that they use the revolutionary memory-foam as a cushion, which provides the best possible support and comfort to your ageing dog. The memory foam is usually cushioned in between outer fabric in a 'zipped' manner. It is done in order to ease the process of a machine wash. You can just take the foam out of the outer covering and keep it aside, while the outer fabric can be washed in a regular-washing machine, just like your regular clothes.

Most of the new dog-beds, whatever their variety is, are being manufactured in a velvet-touch outer fabric, which is resistant to dog hair, stink and moisture and acts as a suitable repellent to such irritating elements for you and your dog. So go on, and get your dog the bed he deserves.This author lives in Flemington, NJ with her husband and 5 month old daughter and is an expert contributing author for a luxury dog sweaters boutique offering variety of dog beds and pet keepsakes.]]> What Is So Special About Mongolian Barbecue? http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-so-special-about-mongolian-barbecue http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-so-special-about-mongolian-barbecue#comments Tue, 01 May 2007 01:39:59 +0000 mongolian barbecueroasted lambchinese parsleyscallionssignature dishesselected vegetablesleeks http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-so-special-about-mongolian-barbecue Mongolian barbecue usually comprises raw seafood, thinly sliced meats, and enjoyed with rice. Mongolian barbecue is normally prepared on a flat metal surface.

To make the best Mongolian barbecue slice meat across the grain in 2-3 inch strips. Arrange meat and vegetable separately on platters. Prepare the sauce. Simmer soy sauce and garlic for few minutes in a saucepan. Strain and cool it. Add wine, sugar, ginger root, 2 cups of or , 2 cups of . Refresh the sauce with some more scallions or leeks and parsley.

Assemble the barbecue and place the cooking appliance in the center table. Heat and grease the cooking surface. Scrape off the charred food bits and re-oil the cooking surface and resume cooking. Guests can put vegetables and meat on plates and place small portions on the cooking surface and spoon some of the sauce over the grilling food. Flip the food after one minute on the grill with chopsticks. Cook to the guest's desired doneness.

The favorite Mongolian Barbecues

is the traditional Mongolian delicacy prepared in the honor of special guests. The local food of Mongolia is a blend of Mongolian and Chinese tastes. There is the influence of Muslim food and wide use of lamb in their dishes. Inner Mongolia raises a lot of cattle and their diet has a lot of dairy products.

Roasted lamb and cooked mutton are the of Mongolian cuisine at celebrations like weddings and birthdays. It is customary for Mongolians to cut off a piece of meat from fatty tail of animal to first taste and let festivities begin. Another special feature of Mongolians is that they drink sour goat milk and not fresh cow milk.

Grilling the best Mongolian Barbecue

The Mongolian grilled lamb lettuce recipe may be of interest to you. You can start by placing all lamb ingredients in a flameproof dish to boil and simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours. Pre-heat the grill to high heat. Grill the lamb until the skin is crispy. Warm the remaining sauce for 10-15 minutes and make it thick. Let the cooked lamb cool in air for 15 minutes. Remove bone and shred it and arrange on a serving plate. To serve take some spicy hot sauce, some cucumber, spring onions and lamb and roll up into a parcel.

The Mongolian national meals are Buuz, Khuushuur and Bansh, made with minced meat. The meat can be of anything from mutton, to beef, to camel, to horse or gazelle, seasoned with garlic or onion, covered with flour and steamed in boiling water, fried in oil and boiled in water. They consume large quantities of meat. This is to stave off the cold and long winters. Mongolians are basically nomadic herders and so dependence on animal product is natural. They rely less on seasonable foods like vegetables and fruits. Meat and dairy products, when sour in summer, is believed to clean the stomach. Chris McCarthy is the co-founder of InsaneChicken's http://www.insanechicken.com Hot Sauce and BBQ Sauce Store. InsaneChicken sells a wide variety of unique hot sauce and BBQ sauces from around the world. ]]> The Various Types Of Wicker Furniture http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-various-types-of-wicker-furniture http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-various-types-of-wicker-furniture#comments Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:20:00 +0000 rattan furniturewicker furniturerattan palmrattan canebamboo papersolid corepaints http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-various-types-of-wicker-furniture Wicker furniture is made from a wide variety of materials including rattan, cane, bamboo, paper fiber rush or reed. Very often wicker furniture is constructed by weaving these materials over a core frame made of rattan. Because of the different characteristic of each material, wicker furniture differs widely in its looks and durability, depending on which material is used in its construction.

Rattan

Rattan has been used in the wicker furniture since ancient times and is till today the most popularly used material. The solid-core rattan pole, which is the stalk of the rattan plant, is used in the construction of , after its outer thorny layer is peeled off. Because of its , rattan furniture is extremely strong, durable and comfortable. It accepts all kinds of and stains and does not splinter, break or warp, making it very versatile for all types of wicker furniture.

Cane

Cane is the second layer of the bark of the , which lies immediately underneath the outer thorny layer. Also popularly used in wicker furniture, cane is generally used for weaving the seats and also for wrapping the joints. It is typically woven around a rattan frame. Because cane has a naturally glossy finish, wicker furniture made of cane cannot be stained or painted.

Reed

Reed wicker furniture is made of the inner pith of the rattan palm. This versatile material comes in different sizes and dimensions and is typically seen as weavers, spokes and embellishments. Obtained after removing the outer glossy layer of cane, reed is porous and accepts all kinds of paints, stains and polishes. It has a lengthwise grain and looks similar to wood, but is likely to snap and break when bent too much.

Bamboo

Though bamboo outwardly resembles rattan and is often mistaken for it, there is a huge difference between the two. Rattan has a solid core center and a blemish-free outer surface whereas bamboo has a hollow center and distinctive dark ridges where the leaves were attached. Because of its hollow center, bamboo tends to snap and break more easily and is not so popularly as rattan in making wicker furniture.

Paper Fiber Rush

Paper fiber rush is a man-made paper product that resembles a cord or a rope. Also called paper fiber reed, it has a distinctive diagonal twist and can be easily unraveled. The paper fiber strands contain a wire core that provides extra reinforcement to the weight-bearing spokes. It is often used in weaving chair seats. Get wicker furniture at http://www.rattanland.com/ ]]> How to Choose Carhartt Coats to Fit Your Needs http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-choose-carhartt-coats-to-fit-your-needs http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-choose-carhartt-coats-to-fit-your-needs#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:22:22 +0000 outer garmentosha standardstone coloringouter surfacestight waistspecific designscold weather http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-choose-carhartt-coats-to-fit-your-needs specific designs of the Carhartt coats you are looking at fit your needs? Will this garment give you the right protection in your line of work? These and other questions need to be answered before settling on one specific type of Carhartt coats. They are very reasonably priced and will give you the perfect amount of protection from the elements. Most importantly, you will look good no matter what you are doing.

Build On A Reputation

The name of Carhartt has been built on providing their customers the best in Carhartt coats and other outer apparel choices. The many choices allow you to find the right one for your station in life. You need to be able to freely move around with each specific job you perform and Carhartt coats have already taken this into consideration when they were made. They will also provide you the best safety protection that will meet on the job.

Bombers And Lineman's Coats

You can choose one of the flame resistant duck bomber Carhartt coats. This style is the favorite among customers. It makes a perfect for those who like to hunt and fish as well as those who are working in the . They are crafted from duck cotton and come in a two . The outside is treated for extra protection. You can also choose from one of the duck cotton lineman's coats. These Carhartt coats can be worn for work or as a regular coat for anytime use. These are darker in color and also offer the two tone coloring. This style offers a large amount of pockets to hold all your tools and accessories safely. Instead of having a , this style offers a flatter fit.



The outer surfaces of Carhartt coats are treated to be flame resistant and provide extra visibility when worn. This protection offered is perfect for the toughest jobs or for those who want to look good. This provides the individual with not only a functional piece of outerwear; it is a solid protection for the elements. The rain jacket contains reflective strips for the highest protection. The hood has a secure drawstring that makes it fit each person better.

Whatever The Choice

When choosing your Carhartt coats decide if you want more or just the bare minimum to fit your needs. Each of the Carhartt coats has always been crafted to last for years and will provide you the most for your money. Because of the multitude of style choices, it is preferred you have the specifics of what you need worked out before you purchase. The quality and design of each style is created to be long-lasting and durable in the toughest conditions. You can safely choose and style for yourself and know you will be protected from the elements like wind, rain, snow, and cold temperatures.WorkWear1.com offers a great selection of Carhartt Coats. In addition to Carhartt Coats we also offer a large selection of Carhartt Outerwear.]]> Mangosteen Fruit: What Is It And Where Can I Find It? http://www.artwoo.com/article/mangosteen-fruit-what-is-it-and-where-can-i-find-it http://www.artwoo.com/article/mangosteen-fruit-what-is-it-and-where-can-i-find-it#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:25:01 +0000 mangosteen fruitmangosteen juicemangosteen treesilt soilloamy soiltreescold weather http://www.artwoo.com/article/mangosteen-fruit-what-is-it-and-where-can-i-find-it Mangosteen trees are a tall, pyramid-shaped tree that originated from South East Asia. The Mangosteen are grown in Asia, Africa, India and some areas in Central and South America. The trees are very sensitive to and anything below 45 degrees Fahrenheit will kill these trees.

The Mangosteen trees are very difficult to grow because these trees like lots of humidity and rain, but do not like the soil to be too wet. The trees do not like higher elevations, salt air, cold weather, and sandy or . They do like to grow in Asia and Africa, below 200 degrees latitude, then rain forest conditions, the way from the coast and in rich .

The Mangosteen tree starts to produce when they are about ten years old. The are small (1-3 inches) and purple. The top of the fruit has a small Rosette-shaped blossom remnant with 4 to 8 the triangular segments.

The Mangosteen fruits have two parts to them; a white center fruit and a purple outer hull. The White center part of the fruit is divided into different segments. There's one segment for each triangle in the blossom remnant. The white part of the fruit it is well known for its flavor and some people feel that this fruit is one of the most delicious fruits in the world.

The outer part of the Mangosteen fruit this thick and purple. It does contain bitter latex and the purple juice itself it is a permanent dye. The Mangosteen fruit has over 40 different xanthones and the outer rind it is one of the richest sources of sxanthones in the world.

Where Can I Buy The Mangosteen Fruit?

You can purchase them Mangosteen fruit wherever it is grown. It can be a challenge to purchase the Mangosteen fruit locally because the food itself it is very picky about its shipping conditions.

Probably the best way to enjoy the benefits of the Mangosteen fruit is to drink it as a juice. Drinking the maybe even healthier then eating the whole fruit by itself because the juice is made from the whole fruit.

Try going to your local health food store and ask them if they carry Mangosteen juice. Another way to purchase some Mangosteen fruit juice it is to look for some independent distributors. Go online and do search for Mangosteen juice and you will find lots of local distributors within your area. Kerry Ng is a successful Webmaster and publisher of The Mangosteen Blog. Click here for more great helpful information about the Mangosteen: http://www.themangosteenblog.com/drink-mangosteen ]]> Goji Berries, A Gift From Nature http://www.artwoo.com/article/goji-berries-a-gift-from-nature http://www.artwoo.com/article/goji-berries-a-gift-from-nature#comments Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:27:45 +0000 goji berriesessential fatty acidsanti agingamino acidshealth promotingvitamin ecarotenoids http://www.artwoo.com/article/goji-berries-a-gift-from-nature Goji berries! Naturally, the first thing that will come to your mind is: "Why are those berries so valuable? Why are they called Mother Nature's gift?" Well, follow me through this article and you will soon understand why!

One of the first things that will strike your eye when you read about Goji berries is that they contain more protein than whole wheat, more carotene B than carrots and a surprising number of 500 times higher vitamin C percentage than oranges! This by itself is enough to qualify them as a true gift from nature! But... hold on a second, there is more coming!

Apart from that, Goji berries include an abundant amount of anti-cancer and anti-aging benefits. Furthermore, Goji berries are reported to contain some of the most valuable, compounds that are available through natural nutrition. Specifically, those compounds protect against aging, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other health problems including those that affect the nervous system.

Finally, among other benefits that Goji berries have, you should know that they are the only fruit to contain and they also have vitamins B1 and B6! Additionally, those berries carry 18 and 21 trace minerals; not bad considering they are just berries, right?

Did you think that was it? Well, the word 'Finally' in the above paragraph was used to trick you; I just can't help to let you know that Goji berries also contain and they are also the richest source of on the planet!

Honestly, those berries are really miraculous! You just can't imagine how beneficial they are to your health; the only way to know is to give them a try. After all, you have nothing to lose! Learn why goji berries are such a powerful health booster: http://www.gojicapital.com/about-goji-berries.html ]]> The Purpose Of Silence http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-purpose-of-silence http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-purpose-of-silence#comments Sat, 20 Oct 2007 08:15:00 +0000 zone of silencesilence of the spheresheaven and earthendemicaccomplishmentladderbusyness http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-purpose-of-silence zone of silence in the world that covered the earth with a blanket of peace and quiet. It carried in it the wishes and prayers of those who sought to lead a good life, a holy life, and it helped allay the fears of those who were concerned for the future. This zone of silence allowed communication between to proceed more smoothly since it was uninterrupted by earthly communication, and individuals related more to the surrounding world of the invisible, rather than to the voice at the other end of a telephone.

This is no longer the case. The noise of human affairs has replaced the for humans to listen to. It has replaced the quiet of an afternoon spent sitting under a tree or by a stream with the of working at a computer. It has created the fear of being alone because one is out of communication with everyone else. The idea of communing with oneself and with God has been replaced by the need to be in constant touch with others, with work, with world events, with the latest trends on the stock market, etc. The list goes on indefinitely.

The purpose of silence is to expand individual consciousness so that the human being can be nourished from a deeper source. The source is always there. Without the silence, it is often difficult to hear what it has to say because outer voices are clamoring for attention and are much easier to hear. Avoidance of quiet has become to a whole way of life for people who pride themselves on keeping busy. It has become endemic to a culture that prides itself on getting a lot done and rising on the of outer success, merit, education, , fame, etc. But there is an inner ladder of accomplishment that can never be located in this way, for it goes not up, but down - down into the depths of one's being, down into the core elements out of which one is composed, down into the subsphere of thought to the place where thought no longer matters and only 'being' becomes real. This ladder contacts the depths of the soul and brings one closer to the realm of purpose in life, and, indeed, the purpose for which each one was created. This ladder takes us away from the distractions of outer life to the quiet zone of eternity.

Silence needs to be regulated into one's life so that depth can be maintained. It needs to flow like a secret river between one's soul and the outer expression of that soul. Taking time to be silent comforts the heart, enlivens the mind, gives liberty and joie de vivre to whatever actions will be taken at other times, and brings an individual out of a more shallow existence, into a deeper knowing of themselves.

Silence translates the language of the soul into a sense of purpose and direction for one's outer activities so that meaning in all things becomes enhanced, and random gestures or actions become minimized. In this way, silence contributes to the deepening of meaning in life.

There is no way for a society to emerge into a higher state of consciousness without individuals becoming more conscious of themselves - of who they really are, not who they have been taught they are or who they imagine themselves to be. Infusing a time of silence into the atmosphere of one's life is essential to the healthy growth of the total being, just as food is essential to the healthy growth of the body. Both are needed so that the spiritual can be connected with the material, and so that all that exists within as Divine gift and talent can find a means of outer expression.

Until such time as individuals come to value themselves enough so that they preserve an element of silence within their lives, life will continue to edge toward the frivolous and superficial and away from the deep and profound. Silence is the road toward spiritual growth, whether through quiet contemplation, meditation, or sitting by a river and watching the sky, silence reconnects man with his soul and restores the needed balance to life as it is meant to be lived. Julie Redstone is a teacher, writer, and founder of Light Omega - http://lightomega.org - a center for spiritual teaching and healing whose purpose is to create an understanding of the sacred transition into light that the earth is presently going through. ]]> Protect the Shell of Your Home With Buildings Insurance Cover http://www.artwoo.com/article/protect-the-shell-of-your-home-with-buildings-insurance-cover http://www.artwoo.com/article/protect-the-shell-of-your-home-with-buildings-insurance-cover#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:22:22 +0000 sheds and garagesbathroom fitmentsflood damageouter shellbuildings insurancepipe workaccidental damage http://www.artwoo.com/article/protect-the-shell-of-your-home-with-buildings-insurance-cover buildings insurance cover. While it is compulsory and the mortgage lender will ask that you protect the of your home, you do not have to take cover from the lender. In fact by comparing quotes you will be able to save a huge amount of money on the cost of insurance and get the best deal. The easiest way to compare the cost of insurance is to go with an insurance broker and allow them to search for insurance on your behalf.

Buildings insurance cover would protect the outer of your home against damage. The amount that you want to insure your home for is the amount it would cost to totally rebuild your home from scratch. This does not take into account how much it would cost to replace the contents in your home such as your belongings. However a policy would generally cover fittings in the home that were not movable such as toilets, baths, sinks, fitted kitchens. In general anything would be covered that you cannot take with you if you should decide to leave the property.

Along with the outer shell of your home being insured with buildings insurance a policy would extend to other things. Such things as greenhouses, patio furniture, along with paths and walls are all usually included in the policy.

It is essential when shopping around for your insurance that you check what is and is not included in the policy. Some policies will include damage by such as from flood or fire, however some policies might ask that you pay extra for particularly if you live in an area prone to flooding. Subsidence is also generally included as is damage caused by vandalism or theft. When checking what is and is not covered in your policy look for . This could cover underground, broken glass in windows and accidental damage to . The majority of policies will exclude damage done by home improvements so always check for this.

With any type of insurance there will be a lot of exclusions and conditions set out in the policy so however boring it is the small print needs to be checked thoroughly before taking on the cover. Never just assume that something would be covered unless it actually states that it is you might not be able to claim on the cover if needed.

There will always be a certain amount that you will have to payout before the insurance company will pay on your buildings insurance cover. This is called the excess and the sum you have to stand to will vary. You need to check to make sure of how much this would be before taking on the policy. Usually the excess can be in the range of £50 to £100, however if you want to keep down the cost of your policy you could offer to payout more. However you would have to bear in mind that if your policy included breakages to glass in doors and you claimed on this then you would have to stand to the excess so it might not be worth putting in a claim.David Thomson is Chief Executive of BestDealInsurance an independent specialist broker dedicated to providing their clients with the best insurance deal on their home insurance, car and life insurance.]]> How You Can Make A Solar Cooker http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-make-a-solar-cooker http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-make-a-solar-cooker#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:35:01 +0000 solar cookerdouble strength glasscardboard boxesflat cardboardsolar collectoruse of solar energyaluminum foil http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-make-a-solar-cooker solar cooker is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to make , whether it's your first foray into solar power or you've got solar panels covering your rooftop. And while there are no shortage of designs available in print and online for making your own solar cooker, every last one utilizes the same simple principles.

The bare-bones solar cooker described in this article utilizes the most basic of materials. Truly, you could build a fully functional solar cooker all your own for less than $10.

The materials you'll need to gather for building your very own solar cooker are:

=952 rectangular ;

=954 pieces of ;

=95extra boxes and cardboard (to be cut up into pieces);

=951 small roll of (18" wide);

=951 piece double-strength glass (1/2" longer and wider than the smaller of the 2 cardboard boxes);

=95black paint;

=95white paper glue.

A solar cooker is comprised of 2 main elements:

=95an oven;

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The Oven

The 2 boxes comprise the oven to your solar cooker. One of them must be able to fit inside the other with about 2-3" extra space all around. A good sized outer box for a medium sized solar cooker is around 120-160 square inches. The smaller box is where you'll place the food that your solar cooker is to cook.

The 4 pieces of flat cardboard comprise the solar collector. They should be around 2' x 3' in size. Avoid double-strength cardboard as it is unsuitable for this task.



Now carefully cut up some of your extra cardboard so that you can lay them flat in the larger of your 2 boxes. Lay enough of these down so that when you place the smaller box inside the larger one, its top rim sits an inch below that of the outer box.



Next tuck in your larger box's opposite flaps and then place the smaller box inside. Cut up more spare pieces of cardboard and stuff them into the space between the two boxes, wedging the smaller one in good.



Place the pieces in such a way that, when the glass piece is laid on top of the smaller box, it creates a seal so heat won't escape. You should, however, be able to wedge a finger underneath the glass when it is in place in your solar cooker so that you can lift it up when you need to.

Next, paint the inside of your solar cooker black.



The Collector

The use of solar energy requires a collector to "catch" it, and now you're ready to make yours. Take your flat cardboard pieces and cut them into trapezoidal shapes. A trapezoid is two parallel lines of unequal length (one shorter, one longer) connected by two diagonal lines running at equal, but opposite, angles (think of an anvil, like the one Buggs Bunny drops on his unsuspecting marks).



In this case, the shorter side should be the same as the length and width of your outer box, and the wider interior angle (where the diagonal lines connect with the shorter parralel line) should be 60=B0.

Glue the flaps of your larger box down against the outside of the box. Glue the aluminum foil to one side of your anvil-shaped solar collectors.

Then glue the collector pieces of your solar cooker, foil side facing in. The shorter edges get affixed to the rim of the outer box. The angled edges of the collector pieces get glued to one another. The longer edges, of course, become the outer rim of the collector for your solar cooker, opening out to catch the sun.



Once put together, your solar cooker should look somewhat like a lampshade stuffed headfirst and at an angle into a box.

And there you have it!



Now that you have a general idea of how to make use of solar energy with your own solar cooker, we must confess the obvious =96 there are several intricate details in the process that can make building your solar cooker much easier and that will certainly vastly improve its overall effectiveness. But this article will hopefully have given you the knowledge and the confidence to see that you can do it, and it might be easier and cheaper than you had previously imagined.





[note to Mihai =96 feel free to add this if you wish (reworded in version 2 for your convenience: Return to this website for a forthcoming follow-up article "How to Use a Solar Cooker".] For easy to understand, in depth information about solar cooker visit our ezGuide 2 http://www.biogreenlife.com ]]> All About Beer http://www.artwoo.com/article/all-about-beer http://www.artwoo.com/article/all-about-beer#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:27:14 +0000 beer drinkersmailbeers of the worlddietary staplemiddle east countriesbinge drinkingquaff http://www.artwoo.com/article/all-about-beer
Rich History There is evidence that beer has been around almost along as history itself. Pre-historic man is said to have created beer before learning that grains could also be used to produce another called andquot;breadandquot;. Noah is said to have stocked his ark with beer. Ancient Babylonian clay tables revealing recipes for beer date back to 4300 BC.

Social Acceptance Clearly, beer has always been in important element in social gatherings. It's a staple at sport arenas, card games and dart matches. Problems can arise, however, when indulge privately or believe they can drink away their troubles. Of course, or drinking in excess also brews trouble.

Worldwide Acclaim Beer is consumed all over the world. North America, South America, Asia and Europe all have rich beer histories. Breweries can be found in Mongolia, many African countries, and including Iraq and Syria. Virtually anywhere a thirsty traveler stops to rest, a cold pint can easily be found. Many are imported and readily available to North American beer drinkers looking to explore new flavours.

Rating Systems Some avid beer drinkers actually rate the beers they consume, tally the scores and post their comments on Internet websites to determine the world's most popular brews. Beer drinkers in America can correspond online with their Russian counterparts and swap bottles of beer through the . Others drink a variety of beers to keep and collect the bottles and caps. Pubs sometimes host beer clubs, awarding plaques or personalized steins to those who have purchased and ed every brand of beer on the menu.

Glass or Cans? Some beer drinkers prefer to quaff from a proper pint glass, and others downright refuse to drink from a bottle or can. Drinking from a glass or stein helps to release the aromas of the beer, so the drinker is able to appreciate more than just the taste of the brew. Pouring beer into a vessel also allows a head to form on the beer, an important element for many beer drinkers. Similar to wine and spirits, there are specific glasses available for different types of beer. Many brewers produce glassware intended for use with their own brand of beer.

Temperature The ideal beer temperature varies depending on a number of factors. More experienced beer drinkers will tell you that a warmer temperature enhances the flavour, while colder temperatures inhibit the senses of the tongue and throat. Subtle nuances are weakened, and the main flavour is downright destroyed by low temperatures. On the other hand, those who work hard and play hard expect an ice-cold beer, served in a frosty mug. Irish beer drinkers insist that a pint of Irish Guinness is best served at room temperature.

Pouring The way beer is poured has influence over the presentation of beer. The flow rate from the tap, position of the pour and the tilting of the glass all affect the outcome. How the beer is poured determines the size and longevity of the head, and the turbulence of the pour affects how the carbonization is released. More heavily carbonated beers, such as German pilsners, need time to settle before they're served. Many barkeeps will serve the beer with remaining yeast at the bottom of the glass to add extra color and flavor.

Served warm or cold, from a bottle or glass, beer is an important part of society from Montana to Mongolia. And sometimes, even those so-called little old ladies will gather to enjoy a pint with their mates. Barbara Miller writes for several popular web sites, including http://gemug.com and http://gymif.com ]]>