http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for saturn vue Copyright 2008 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:21:30 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/saturn+vue http://www.artwoo.com/article/saturn-returns-name-and-title-changes http://www.artwoo.com/article/saturn-returns-name-and-title-changes#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:20:02 +0000 pope john paulkarol wojtylasaturn returnseleanor of aquitaineluciano pavarottisaturn returnafonso henriques http://www.artwoo.com/article/saturn-returns-name-and-title-changes Saturn Returns are major milestones in life. Saturn Returns occur for each of us every 29.5 years. Saturn returns between the ages 28-30, 58-60, and 88-90. Feared and misunderstood, Saturn Returns are indeed times when the chickens come home to roost. This can be either good or bad depending on what you have learned in the previous 29.5 years and how you have put this knowledge to use.

A well-maneuvered Saturn Return corrects and furthers out path, and brings magnificent results. A particularly difficult Saturn Return, the person may not survive.

Examples of difficult ones are if the person has lived unconsciously, irresponsibly, has failed to mature and learn the lessons Saturn teaches, and if they have lived in fear or in response to someone else's wishes for their life rather than their own and their own spiritual path.

A Spiritual Path reading can tell you your reason for being here, and what you are meant to do. A Saturn Return reading can give you much insight.

Saturn Returns often bring about such momentous changes that the person's name or title changes. Here are some examples:

At her first Saturn Return, Eleanor of Aquitaine, the Queen of France, became the Queen of England.

At his third Saturn Return, Picasso became a neo-expressionist.

At his second Saturn Return, Karol Wojtyla became Pope John Paul II.

Lafitt Pincay, a Panamanian jockey, became a U.S. jockey at his first Saturn Return.

Winston Churchill was called a Conservative until his first Saturn Return. Then he was called a Liberal.

Phillipe Jaroussky stopped being a violinist and became a counter-tenor at his first Saturn Return, winning the French lyricist award.

At his first Saturn Return, Luciano Pavarotti became an international opera star, premiering in both the US and at La Scala. At his second Saturn Return, he stopped being Adua's husband.

Afonso Henriques, an unusual young man, already had his own political ideas at the age of 11. At this tender young age, his mother exiled him from her kindgom for political reasons. At the age of 14, he returned with an army to take back his kingdom. At his first Saturn Return, he declared himself Afonso I, the first king of Portugal.

Charles Stuart tried unsuccessfully to save his father from execution in a country torn by religious issues. At the age of 30, he became Charles II, King of England, Scotland and Ireland.

At his first Saturn Return, Ludwig von Beethoven, the pianist, became Beethoven the composer of symphonies. Beethoven, arguably the world's most popular composer but a tortured individual, died at his second Saturn Return.

At his second Saturn Return, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission Harvey Pitt gave up his job and title. Ending his tumultuous reign as the nation's top securities regulator amid unfolding financial scandals, Pitt said, "the turmoil surrounding my chairmanship" had rendered him incapable of fulfilling his duties.

Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov took control of the church in Russia at his first Saturn Return, subordinating it to the state. You know him by the name Peter the Great.

British soldier, T.E. Lawrence, was sent to investigate the Arab nationalist movement at his first Saturn Return. His new name became Lawrence of Arabia. Semiramis, Psychic and Astrologer, http://www.webstrategies.cc/PsychicSemiramis.htm, semiramis.appiamo@hotmail.com. Readings by email or phone. Charts-birth, Saturn Return, Spiritual Path, compatibility. Readings on all matters-love, money, career, lost love, broken heart, cheating. Confidential. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-does-it-mean-saturn-return http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-does-it-mean-saturn-return#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:25:01 +0000 pope john paulkarol wojtylaeleanor of aquitaineluciano pavarottisaturn returnneo expressionismarab nationalist movement http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-does-it-mean-saturn-return Saturn Return. What is it exactly? It's a time to prepare for, that's for sure. Saturn returns every 29.5 years, so this will happen to you between the ages of 28 and 30, again at 58-60, and again at 88-90.

It's not often we get to see a third Saturn Return, but Picasso lived to have one. It is at this time that he invented neo-expressionism.

Got an idea now of what can happen?

Lt. Col. Thomas E. Lawrence, a British soldier, was sent to investigate the Arab nationalist movement at his first Saturn Return. You probably know him best as Lawrence of Arabia.

Saturn teaches us the big lessons =96 what we can live with and what we cannot live with, what works for us and what doesn't, in a sense what we are meant to do with and in our lives.

Many people make big changes at their Saturn Returns, so big their names and titles change. At their Saturn Returns, Eleanor of Aquitaine, the Queen of France became the Queen of England. Karol Wojtyla became Pope John Paul II. Lafitt Pincay stopped being a Panamanian jocket and became a U.S. jockey. Winston Churchill became a liberal. Phillipe Jaroussky stopped being a violinist and became a counter-tenor. At his first Saturn Return, Luciano Pavarotti became an international opera star. At his second, he stopped being Adua's husband.

It's about living out your Dharma, your higher self.

Saturn Return is the time the chickens come home to roost so to speak, in a good way or a bad way. Saturn Returns challenge us to get past old limitations, rules, responsibilities, unfulfilling behaviors, and particularly unconscious living through fear. It's your chance at your free will. It doesn't HAPPEN to you, it more like you work it, or it works you. As Jung said, when you aren't conscious about things, it can seem like "fate."

Saturn Return is a hard time for individuals who have lived out of fear and immaturity, been irresponsible or are not mindful. If that's the case, it can be so sorrowful and hard, the person does not live through it.

Getting a Saturn Reading in advance can help you round this corner, just as readings all along the way can help you see better what's going on. A Spiritual Path or Higher Calling Reading can help you clarify what your purpose is =96 what you are here to do. The more you are in alignment on these two fronts =96 knowing your purpose, and then living it purposefully, the better your life is going to feel to you.

Here are a couple more example of Saturn Returns.

At his second Saturn Return, Richard Nixon, a Quaker, had achieved the withdrawal of the U. S. troops from Vietnam. At her first Saturn Return, Marie Antoinette's fate was sealed with the French people. The Diamond Necklace Affair occurred at this time. Most historians agreed it set the stage for her eventual beheading and that she was barely implicated, if at all. Marie Antoinette never did learn how to manage her own PR, to project herself correctly to the public, and she never reached her second Saturn Return. (If you saw the recent movie, it was played as if she were in a dream ...)

A man with a steady course in life, living his purpose, Karol Wojtyla became Pope John Paul II at the time of his second Saturn Return.

Peter the Great's mission was to modernize Russia. To do this, he needed to get the church under his control. At his first Saturn Return he gained control of the church and its property and made the church a department of the state, subordinate to his will. Peter the Great did not live for his second Saturn Return.

Michael Vick is lurching toward an extremely difficult first Saturn Return. Who knows where he will be two years from now.

Got a Saturn Return coming up? Learn more about it, get a reading, prepare, find out what your chart says about your Spiritual Path. It's another chance! Semiramis, Psychic and Astrologer, http://www.webstrategies.cc/PsychicSemiramis.htm, mailto:semiramis.appiamo@hotmail.com. Readings by email, phone, charts. Saturn Return,Spiritual Path,Venus Retrograde. Confidential, accurate. All matters-love, lost love, money, health. Let Semiramis show you the way. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/vedic-astrology-more-on-saturn-and-his-aspects http://www.artwoo.com/article/vedic-astrology-more-on-saturn-and-his-aspects#comments Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:30:00 +0000 vedic astrologysaturnouter planetsgods and planetslord ganeshvedic chartlord shiva http://www.artwoo.com/article/vedic-astrology-more-on-saturn-and-his-aspects Vedic astrology, the three most outer planets of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn each cast a special aspect. The word aspect is actually not very accurate. Like many Western words that try to convey Eastern concepts, the actual word is "drishti" which means "look" or "glance". For you see, in Vedic thinking, culture and cosmology -- the planets are beings of intelligence that have been around since time immemorial. Their movements and energies are not just relevant as "archetypes" - they represent real forces, eternal forces of the universe that transcend our 80 to 100 year lifespan. They connect us to that eternal, cosmic nature that we forget here on the flat Earth in which we live in our day to day lives. Each of these planets are bodies of light that can "see" in different directions. Saturn sees 3 signs in front and 10 signs in front. That is his special look. This look conveys the essence of his nature.

With Saturn occupying Leo he will be "watching" the sign of Libra and the Sun of Taurus for the next two years, both ruled by Venus. If anyone has planets in Sidereal Libra or Taurus, Saturn will also be watching them. Regardless, wherever those houses fall in your Sidereal / Vedic chart will be under his watchful eye. Saturn aspects create trouble by shattering our illusions around the things he sees. Sometimes this results in losing the thing entirely, other times we may just worry about it or have to put forth immense effort in order to maintain it. This process of worry/effort/potential loss forces us to either deepen our commitment to it, or let it go. This is why we tend to lose things when Saturn starts moving. He tends to push things to a point of seriousness where they either break or we have to work to improve them.

There's a great story about Saturn aspects, Saturn's "looks". Once, Lord Shiva and Parvati after having their first child Lord Ganesh, held a party and invited all of the gods, Demi Gods and Planets to participate. It was a beautiful celebration except one of the planets, Lord Saturn, seem to be kind of depressed and moping in the corner (go figure!) - in fact he would not even look at the beautiful Ganesh. Now, the planets are powerful -- but they are not as powerful as the gods, especially the mighty Lord Shiva and Mother Shakti, Parvati.

So the great goddess upon seeing Lord Saturn unmoved by the festivities asked him why he was not participating. Saturn replied "Great Goddess, your child is beautiful and I do not want my looks to ruin that beauty - a glance from me is not always welcome". "Nonsense!", declared Parvati, "I insist you look at my child immediately!". At which time Lord Saturn gaze gently at the beautiful Ganesh. No sooner did Saturn look at Ganesh, then did the beautiful boys head falloff!! One look from Saturn decapitated Ganesh. Lord Shiva went to find a suitable replacement head and was said to have found the head of one of Lord Indra's elephants - and so Ganesh was given this elephant head.

And so it is said that the Saturn aspects can be more difficult than the Saturn conjunction.

So this means, for the last couple of years Saturn has been looking at the signs of Sidereal Virgo and Aries. Does that speak to anyone? Sam Geppi has over 20 years of Vedic Study and experience. He is a Hatha Yoga instructor and certified Vedic Astrologer and Teacher through the ACVA (level 2) as well as author of "The Ascendant". http://vedicastrologycenter.net ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/saturn-returns-that-changed-their-lives http://www.artwoo.com/article/saturn-returns-that-changed-their-lives#comments Sun, 02 Sep 2007 17:35:00 +0000 saturn returnsaturn returnsmarie antoinettepablo picassokarol wojtylaanalytic cubismrichard nixon http://www.artwoo.com/article/saturn-returns-that-changed-their-lives SATURN RETURNS are some of the most important times in your life. Saturn Returns are every 30 years. The first Saturn Return occurs between the ages of 28 and 30. The second Saturn Return occurs between ages of 58-60. The third Saturn Return occurs between the ages of 88-90.

Saturn Returns are so important, many people choose to get their Saturn Return chart done early, for knowledge and preparation.

Here are some examples of what happened to people at their Saturn Returns. As you can see, this return is so monumental, it often involves name changes.



At his first Saturn Return, Lt. Col. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a British soldier, was sent into the desert to report on the Arab nationalist movements. He was later known as Lawrence of Arabia. He did not live to experience his second Saturn Return.

Karol Wojtyla became Pope John Paul II at the time of his second Saturn Return.

Philippe Jaroussky won the French lyrtic artist award in his new field =96 counter tenor =96 at his first Saturn Return. Previously he had studied violin.

At his first Saturn Return, Winston Churchill became a liberal in Parliament over the issue of Tariff Reform. This event would have lasting repercussions in his life.

Beethoven, aware of his impending deafness, released his first symphony at his first Saturn Return.

At his second Saturn Return, Richard Nixon, a Quaker, had achieved the withdrawal of all US troops from Vietnam.

At her first Saturn Return, the Diamond Necklace Affair occurred, which most historians agree was what sealed Marie Antoinette's fate with the French people. This set the stage for her eventual beheading. In truth, she was barely implicated in the scandalous affair.



Pablo Picasso's second Saturn Return encompassed his Analytic Cubism period (1909=961912), which he developed along with fellow painter, Braque. Picasso's third Saturn Return encompassed a prolific period of paintings and copperplate etchings (1968-1971). At first ignored or reviled, they later were identified as neo-expressionism, which he is said to have discovered, still ahead of his time.



It was at his first Saturn Return that Adolf Hitler returned to Munich after World War I ended. He joined the National Socialist German Workers' Party. Two years later he was elected part chairman or "Fuehrer."

At his first Saturn Return, Joseph Ratzinger became a professor at Freising College and the University of Bonn, later to become one of the best-known Catholic theologicans. He ultimately became Pope Benedict XVI, the intellectual Pope who does not offer "apologies."

Luciano Pavarotti made his American debut in opera and his debut at La Scala in Italy during his first Saturn Return. During his second Saturn Return, he separated from his wife of 35 years.

Papa got a brand new bag on his first Saturn Return. This was the time when James Brown's records began to top the charts. During his second Saturn Return the Godfather of Soul was just out of prison (again), then in and out or rehab (again), saying "Success isn't everything" and determined to redo `soul'.



In order to fulfill his mission to modernize Russia, Peter the Great needed to control the church which was powerful, understandably resistant, and in possession of great wealth in the form of vast amounts of land and serfs. At Peter the Great's first Saturn Return, the head of the church, Patriarch Adrian died. This allowed Peter to gain control of church property by not appointing a successor. He made the church a department of the state, subordinate to his will. Peter the Great did not live for his second Saturn Return.

At his first Saturn Return, Temujin had united the smaller Mongol confederation. He offered civilians and soldiers the promise of wealth from future spoils of war in return for their absolute obedience to his rule of law, the Yassa code. The stage was set for the man known as Genghis Khan. At his second Saturn Return, Genghis Khan established his headquarters in Karakorum and used it as a base for his invasion of China.

At her first Saturn Return, Eleanor of Aquitaine, at one time the wealthiest and most powerful woman in Europe, was unhappily married to King Louis of France. Pope Eugenius III would not grant the quarrelling couple a divorce, but in 1152, Louis was able to convince an archbishop to annul the marriage. Thus, at her first Saturn Return, Eleanor of Aquitaine was freed to marry King Henry II of England, 6 weeks later. Semiramis, http://www.webstrategies.cc/PsychicSemiramis.htm, semiramis.appiamo@hotmail.com . Readings, charts, astrology. Love, money, career all matters. Saturn Return charts, help with Venus Retrograde =96 protect your relationship. Readings by email or phone. Confidential and accurate. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-third-saturn-return-a-rarity-and-a-beautiful-one-leo-hurwicz-nobel-prize-winner http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-third-saturn-return-a-rarity-and-a-beautiful-one-leo-hurwicz-nobel-prize-winner#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:30:01 +0000 saturn transitsnobel prize for economicslondon school of economicssoviet labor campssaturn returnsamerican economic associationsaturn return http://www.artwoo.com/article/a-third-saturn-return-a-rarity-and-a-beautiful-one-leo-hurwicz-nobel-prize-winner Nobel Prize for Economics, the oldest person to receive this honor. It occurs at his third Saturn Return, and rarely do we get to look at this phenomenon.

Saturn Returns occur for each of us at roughly 29.5 years of age, 59.5, and 89.5. Often times of confusion and frustration, they are also opportunities to adjust one's path in life. The more you are on your path, the easier and more productive the Saturn Returns will be. (Good to get a reading as one of them approaches!)

If approached well, you learn ways to use your gifts for greater success and happiness. We are often forced to make "adult" decisions at this time, as well as having to deal with errors we have made in our path previously. Many consider it a difficult time. Actually, as we age we have an easier time with Saturn transits, and a harder time with Uranus' transits, since Uranus rules youth.

But back to the third Saturn Return of this inspirational man.

Leo Hurwicz was born in 1917 and received a law degree in Poland in 1938. Was this to be his purpose in life? No, in 1939 he was studying at the London School of Economics, and by the time of his first Saturn Return he was working in his chosen field of economics, with several publications in the pipeline.



Hurwicz' life was not an easy one. His family was Jewish and they were displaced to Moscow a few months before the October Revolution. Then they returned to Warsaw. According to wikipedia, "After the start of the Second World War, [Hurwicz] was forced to move to Portugal, and finally to the United States. When Hitler invaded Poland, Hurwicz became a refugee and continued his studies at Harvard and the University of Chicago. His parents and brother fled Warsaw only to be arrested and sent to Soviet labor camps."

At the time of his second Saturn Return, 1977, Hurwicz was teaching at the University of Minnesota, and at that time he was names Distinguished Fellow of the American Economic Association.



Hurwicz continued his work, and also his dedication to teaching and helping others. In the 50s, he worked with Kenneth Arrow, who became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Economics prize (in 1972). He was also the graduate advisor to Daniel McFadden, who received the Economics prize in 2000.

Hurwicz remained steadfast on his path of studying Economics, teaching it, and fostering the growth of others. According to Minnesota Public Radio, he is "known as a gentle and supportive soul with a demanding intellect," and he is described as "humble." One of his colleagues, V. V. Chari said, "He treated everybody as his intellectual equal, even though the vast majority of us were not." Chari said Hurwicz' "experiences and his ability to connect with ordinary people shaped his high-performing intellect."

U of M President Robert Bruininks said Hurwicz characteristically downplayed his own accomplishments. He also described him as a "very humble person" who was dedicated to teaching and to his students. He described him as "a wonderful, gracious colleague. But through his work, he has had a profound impact on the study of economics around the world."

And so, at his third Saturn return, Hurwicz received the Nobel prize.



By the time of the third Saturn Return, the person has had three full passages of Saturn through their birth chart, and if well done, can reveal the true beauty of aging.



Hurwicz' comments upon receiving this prestigious award bring together his brilliance in economics, his humble spirit, and his care for humanity. "I realize there's a limit to how many names they can put on a prize," he said, "but I just wanted to stress it's not just my own accomplishment but the help, collaboration from these many other people."

In a telephone interview with the Nobel folks he said, according to wikipedia, "I hope that others who deserve it also got it, and that of all applications of mechanism design he was most pleased to see it inform welfare economics." Semiramis, astrologer and psychic, http://www.webstrategies.cc/PsychicSemiramis.htm, semiramis.appiamo@hotmail.com.Readings,birth charts,Saturn Return,Spiritual Life Path Reports.Semiramis has been chocen Life Purpose Expert on SelfGrowth, largest self help portal on the net.email for fr** mini-read ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-should-you-live-at-your-second-saturn-return http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-should-you-live-at-your-second-saturn-return#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:35:02 +0000 saturn returnretirement communitypersonal preferencetime of lifechange careersdrastic changeshatchet http://www.artwoo.com/article/where-should-you-live-at-your-second-saturn-return Saturn Return, at 58 =96 60 years old. It's like our second chance, and there are often drastic changes. Some people orchestrate theirs. Others, if you aren't aware, have them happen to them. It's a time of life change and an opportunity you don't want to miss. A Saturn Return reading is a great investment if you are approaching a Saturn Return (28-30 years, 58-60 years, 88-90 years). Getting a Saturn Reading gives you information and helps you prepare to take full advantage of this time in your life.

Anyway, some people retire at their second Saturn Return, or change careers and want to know if they should live in a retirement community or not.

This is so much a matter of personal preference. You can be happy and have good experiences anywhere (or not). The main thing is that you keep going and growing. I read for people of all ages, plenty of them over 60. Let me share some of the things I've learned.

Who you have around you matters a lot at any time in life. You always want to attract and surround yourself with positive people.

A retirement community can give you people to share history with =96 someone to talk with about Vietnam, and what's wrong with the government, and what helps arthritis. They can also share same-age frustrations. Like wasn't it really easier when you had 3 cheeses to choose from at the grocery instead of 100? People who, when the discussion turns to the fact that there may not be social security in 20 years, remember the time before there was social security and know that life goes on. That sort of thing. You should always hang on to the good, and it's very comforting to have people around you who can share history. This is why family becomes important at second Saturn Return, and many siblings reunite, bury the hatchet, etc.

However, this can be too much of a good thing. You may choose to live in a mixed neighborhood or apartment because it is healthy at any time in life to associate with people who are very different from you, not just in age. There's the famous "new toys, new playmates" study with the mice. The ones who were given a steady supply of new and stimulating toys in their cages, and got to meet new little mice did a lot better. So if you live in a retirement community, be sure you get out of it quite often.

You see, we cannot form new brain cells as we age, but we can form new brain connections, and to do this, we need new experiences. That's why you hear, "I blah blah, it's keeping me young."

So wherever you choose to live, make sure you keep going =96 mentally, physically and emotionally. Learning something new is one of the best things you can do. I mean SO new that you're totally lost. Where you can feel the brain working to try and get around it, and not really having anything to hang it on.

At your second Saturn Return, pay close attention to where you go for counsel. Whether it's a psychic, astrologer, coach, therapist, or clergy, don't ever stick with someone who seems to have no ideas or enthusiasm for you and your life, or who doesn't keep pushing you to your growing edge. You always have a growing edge, no matter how old you are. Unless you decide you don't, in which case you are right!

Check out Yvonne Dowlen, figure skating at the age of 80+: http://www.dailyherald.com/galleries/benskate/index.HTML. "If you don't move," she says, "you can't move." This applies to the mental and the emotional as well as the physical. This woman has real spirit. She had a car accident last year and her doctor told her to give up skating and she took that as a challenge.

Good second Saturn Return role models? Oh, there are the obvious ones, like Mother Teresa, Art Linkletter, James Brown, Jack Lalanne, Luciano Pavarotti, Pope Benedict XVI, and Colonel Sanders, but how about people who live just down the street?

Let me share with you some real life examples, some real life heroes. They're the best kind. Names and a few details changed for confidentiality.

Julie is 63. She tore a core muscle last year and had some bad months where she could hardly walk, but she was determined to get back to her rollerblading. And yes, she has. She also became fluent in Russian and German at the time of her second Saturn Return.

Maureen lost her son at her second Saturn Return. The cards indicated a move would be a good thing. Maureen moved to a big city and got a job downtown, with a 4 hour commute in some of this nation's worst traffic and in a new field. She says it's keeping her young.

James is 85 and tells me, chuckling, that he just got a 25-year mortgage on a new home.

Annie, 55, lost her husband 5 years ago and went into a shell. Not with me you don't! At her second Saturn Return, she's rid of her fibromyalgia, started playing tennis again and got back into her size 6s. She's dating on the Internet and just bought a new home.

At her second Saturn Return, Nancy is speaking on cruises. No she's not a professor or anything, she just knows a lot (who doesn't at this age?) She stays current on the Internet, and always has topics of interest. She pays a small per diem, and her companion travels free. This makes her very popular!

One last one, Peter the successful attorney. As his second Saturn Return approaching, he was bored with life and disgruntled. He signed up for a film course and just made his first movie. It's very artsy. "I needed that," he said.

60 is the new 40. Pay attention at your second Saturn Return. Really good things can happen. Semiramis, http://www.webstrategies.cc/PsychicSemiramis.htm, mailto:semiramis.appiamo@hotmail.com. Email for book "Speak on a Cruise, Travel the World for Pennies." Readings,charts,Saturn Return reading. All matters-love,money,health. Confidential, phone or email. Email for fr** mini-reading. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/2009-saturn-vue-hybrid http://www.artwoo.com/article/2009-saturn-vue-hybrid#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:22:24 +0000 saturn vue hybridsaturn vuehybrid vehiclesfuel economyconsumer expectationsengine fuelmean machine http://www.artwoo.com/article/2009-saturn-vue-hybrid Saturn Vue hybrid in this article, including topics such as its engine, fuel economy, design, and availability.

Introduction

At long last, General Motors have officially and finally announced their long talked about 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid. This car is considered to be an innovation among hybrids since it has something more to offer compared to other hybrid vehicles in the market.

Popularity At Its Best

Most experts consider that the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid would be the most popular among all hybrids. This kind of expectation may be due to several reasons, mostly related to what the car has to offer its consumers. Nevertheless, Saturn still keeps up with consumer expectations as they continue to improve their Vue model.

Their 2009 model has been the talk of the town lately since it was noted that this car makes use of General Motor's newest motor system, which is the Two-Mode Green System.

It's All About The Engine

Since hybrids are known well for their engines, then you should expect this car to have a pretty specialized one. It actually has a gas engine that has 3.6-liter V-6 direct-injection, which has been working its way up the automaker's lineup.

For starters, you should know that the conventional Vue would have an engine that has the ability to make 248 lb-ft of torque and 257 horsepower. Its electric power consequently comes from two transmission integrated 55 kilowatt electric motors. It's really noteworthy that merely the older model can already be considered to be a mean machine.

What is pretty interesting though is that General Motor actually claims that the fuel economy for their newest model, which is the Vue 2 Mode would be 50% way better in contrast to their gas-only V-6. Additionally they claim that their new model would also have a 500 mile range.

Believe it or not, the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid is so powerful that its 0-60 time is actually expected to be about 7.3 seconds. It would also have a maximum towing load fixed at a maximum of 3500 pounds.

The Results Of Good Team Work

What most people don't know is that this car's 2-Mode system is actually co-developed with former DaimlerChrysler and BMW. This system actually has the ability for regenerative braking. Another perk would be its engine idle off feature. The system also has various modes like electric-only operation during low speeds, around 30 mph.

The 2-Mode system also has well-organized accessory systems such as the electric power steering. Additionally, this car wouldn't have any traditional reverse gear. Hence, there's no more need to worry about doing scary reverse maneuvers, since all your reversing operations would be powered by your car's electric motors.

Viewing Down Under

The 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid vehicle doesn't only impress from the outside nor the inside, but even its down under view can impress anyone. In fact, this model has gone chassis improvements and adjustments, so that it could compensate for its massive 189 pounds of additional heft, which includes stabilizer bar rates and revised springs. It also has recalibrated front struts, along with rear shock absorbers.

The Outer Make-Up

Generally, the physical appearance of the 2009 model is somewhat the same with the older version. In reality, not much has changed visually for this model. However, of course, you would find this car to have 2 Mode badges on its front doors. The bandages could also be found at its rear liftgate.

The car also sports rims that are made up of lightweight aluminum alloy. It also has special tires that are actually low-rolling resistance, which are designed to additional aid you with your fuel savings.

Additionally, subtle changes have been. One of these would be the car's chrome door handles. In fact, it also has dual exhaust tips and rear and front skid plates that are all made up of chrome. The older version's tachometer was also replaced with a fuel-efficienct gauge, which also informs you whenever your vehicle is currently on engine-only mode, electric-only mode, or the combination of both. Hence, your gauge also serves to be a reminder that your car is actually turned on, even if you know that your engine is turned off.

The arrival of the Vue Green Line 2 Mode, which is scheduled to go into production in late 2008, questions the future of the existing "mild-hybrid" Vue Green Line. It appears GM is going to keep that model around as a lower-cost alternative, but the presence of two similarly named models may confuse some customers. Pricing and other details of the Vue Green Line 2 Mode will be released closer to launch.

For sure, the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid would definitely be a great buy if you're really on the hunt for something that can save you money and at the same time has a deadly engine!John S. Rhodes talks more about the 2009 Saturn Vue Hybrid at Hybrid Cars, Hybrid Trucks and Hybrid Vans found at http://HybridCarsTrucksVans.com He also discusses hybrid motorcycles and hybrid minivans at that site, offering videos and advice on hybrid batteries and hybrid rental vehicles.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-centered-to-move-ahead-safely-lessons-from-andy http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-centered-to-move-ahead-safely-lessons-from-andy#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:24:59 +0000 saturn returnrough terrainproprioceptionrocksandy justsprained musclenatural sense http://www.artwoo.com/article/get-centered-to-move-ahead-safely-lessons-from-andy Saturn Return (between the ages of 58 and 60) is a great time to get yourself and your life back in balance to be poised right for the big surge forward that is coming. It's time to readjust your proprioception. Yes, that's a fancy word for balance. You're going to need it for the next great stage of your life.

If you're thinking your life is going nowhere, trying to make your life around your kids, staring at the television and waiting for your next meal, think again. The time after the second Saturn Return is often the best time in life. It's your second chance to get it right this time.

So what is proprioception? It's about balance, about staying centered. On the physical plane, it means your natural sense of where you are in space and the relation of one body part to another. It's our way of knowing where we're going to step when we're walking or running. It pays to pay attention to this! If you lose your balance, you might fall, but more commonly you just set your foot or hand in the wrong place and end up with a sprained muscle or ache and pain that you didn't need to have.

Especially when you're on rough terrain, this is important. I learned a lot on my recent trip to Copper Canyon in Mexican. Andy was my teacher. I took a trail ride, and Andy was my horse. He'd been on the trail team a long time. He's an expert at that terrain, which is up and down, and one rock after another. There were parts of the trail that were only rocks piled up, not just pebbles but rocks, with no plain grassy earth for long stretches. And Andy had to place four feet, while we only have to place 2.

Well Andy just wouldn't be rushed and he kept his focus on the ground right in front of him. He often seemed to pause and consider what would be the best course of action. He also refused to follow the path of the lead horse if it didn't feel safe to him. He would either stand still, await my direction, or take a safer path of his own choosing to the same destination. Often we worked together on this one. Andy chose his own path, and chose it carefully, staying centered on this tricky terrain.

Now the time approaching your Saturn Return is a very important one. They signal huge transformational times. It's really the beginning of the Next Stage of your life, and can be the best time of your life if you keep your balance and step carefully. It's a time to take stock of things and look the terrain over and keep your footing. A reading of course can help you with this. That's true at any time.

One of the exercises recommended for increasing your physical proprioception is to stand with your arms spread, then close your eyes and try not to sway. Work up your ability to do this until you can do it for one minute.

A reading can provide the same sort of exercise for balance in your life. It allows you to know what's where, when you can't "see" and to get a good sense of where you are. Semiramis, master psychic and astrologer, http://www.webstrategies.cc/PsychicSemiramis.htm mailto:semiramis.appiamo@hotmail.com. Readings by email or phone; charts, Spiritual Path, Saturn Return life purpose handling Pluto in your chart. Email for free mini-reading. She'll be expecting your! ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/planets-moon-mercury http://www.artwoo.com/article/planets-moon-mercury#comments Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:30:01 +0000 planet uranusplanet plutochinese astrologyzodiac signszodiac sign cancerruling planetplanetary ruler http://www.artwoo.com/article/planets-moon-mercury Zodiac signs.

First and foremost is the Sun. It is the center of all life and represents a person's personality and spirit. It is the planetary ruler of the sign Leo http://www.babynamess.info

The Moon, on the other hand, gives us our Soul. The Moon is the ruling planet of the Zodiac sign Cancer. It is very much associated with the mother and with maternal instincts. In Chinese astrology, the Moon represents Yin, while the Sun represents Yang.

Mercury rules over Gemini and Virgo. It is the planet of the mind and of communication. In other words, it is the planet of the idea and the means to communicate the idea. The planet Venus rules over Taurus and Libra. Venus is associated with characteristics and principles of harmony and beauty. It is of course, concerned with love. It is also concerned with the pleasure we derive from personal possessions.

Mars is the ruling planet for the dynamic Aries, and to some astrologers, Scorpio, although modern astrologers now determine that Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio. Mars is the planet that is concerned with the things you want, and how you go about getting those things. Jupiter is associated with pleasure and enjoyment. It is the ruler of Sagittarius and is also associated with principles of growth, religion and higher education.

Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn and is associated with principles such as reality and restrictions, boundaries and rules. Saturn was traditionally the ruler of Aquarius until the discovery of the planet Uranus. Neptune is the ruling planet of Pisces and is associated with deception, illusions, spirituality and psychic phenomena. The planet Pluto is the ruling planet of Scorpio and is associated with the concept of transformation. http://www.barss.info ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/no-haggle-dealerships-are-they-really-a-better-deal http://www.artwoo.com/article/no-haggle-dealerships-are-they-really-a-better-deal#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:15:00 +0000 right on targetsaturn vehiclesaturn dealershipssaturn dealershipnew carhagglecars http://www.artwoo.com/article/no-haggle-dealerships-are-they-really-a-better-deal new car leaves them with a sinking feeling. It seems that no matter how much we learn about the car, the options and the pricing, we are never quite certain that we have actually gotten the best deal. We leave the dealership with a vague feeling that we have overpaid for our new car.

Until fairly recently, there was no remedy for this particular ailment. If you wanted a new car, you went to the dealership to haggle. General Motors came up with a new idea.

In 1990, the first Saturn vehicle rolled off the assembly line. The car itself was fairly revolutionary, but what caught people's attention was the way the cars were sold: All Saturn dealerships offered fixed pricing. You could walk into any Saturn dealership and the price of the car was on display for all to see. Everyone would pay that price, and that price only. No haggling.

It seemed like a dream come true. In fact, the idea was so popular with consumers that other dealerships began to offer "no-haggle" pricing. It is now estimated that about 25% of new car purchases take place at fixed-price dealerships. But do these types of establishments really offer a better deal than other dealerships? Well, it depends.

From a strictly financial point of view, you will likely get a better deal from traditional dealership than you will at a no-haggle shop because of the way the dealerships set their sales goals. Traditional dealers set average profit goals, not specific goals per vehicle sold.

For instance, the dealer aims to sell three cars to make an average profit of $1500 per vehicle. The dealer sells the first vehicle and makes $1500 =96 right on target. On the next vehicle, the dealer may only make a $500 profit. On the third vehicle, the dealer makes a $2500 profit.

Even though the profit on each car (and by extension the selling price) is different, the average profit is $1500 =96 still right on target. The first person paid an average price, the second person got an excellent deal and the third person overpaid.

Fixed-price dealerships set goals the same way. However, since there is no negotiation, the $1500 profit is built into each car's price. If you are person one or three, that's fine. If you are person number two, though, you just paid $1000 more for your car than you would have at a traditional dealership.

This does not automatically mean that you are better off at a traditional dealership. You need to take a good look at yourself. If you are willing to educate yourself before heading to the dealership and are reasonably confident in your ability to negotiate, a traditional dealership will likely yield a better deal. However, if you are nervous about negotiating or simply don't want the hassle, the fixed-price dealership is for you.

This does not automatically mean that you are better off at a traditional dealership. You need to take a good look at yourself. If you are willing to educate yourself before heading to the dealership and are reasonably confident in your ability to negotiate, a traditional dealership will likely yield a better deal. However, if you are nervous about negotiating or simply don't want the hassle, the fixed-price dealership is for you. Find the best deal on the auto insurance coverage you need. Visit us today for money-saving tips and receive free quotes for http://www.autoinsuranceratesdirect.com from respected insurance companies. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/buying-a-used-saturn-sky http://www.artwoo.com/article/buying-a-used-saturn-sky#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:43:20 +0000 radio cd mp318 inch wheelsfog lampscar heavenwheels and tiresengine versionssteel wheels http://www.artwoo.com/article/buying-a-used-saturn-sky car heaven, Sky Red Line, is unbeatable. The engine 2.0L with direct injection betrays its power, especially with the I-4 Turbo, which produces a massive 260 horsepower that leaves you wanting to step on the peddle. The transmission can be manual or automatic and this first class used vehicle accelerates in the blink of an eye.

In addition, the four stainless steel wheels each have independent suspension and braking is also individual with ABS, which combined with the stability control system and the ability to provide anti-roll characteristics makes this used vehicle subject to maximum asphalt time.

There are two engine versions for this great used vehicle the first is a 177 horsepower inline 4 cylinder unit the second is the excitingly named Red Line version, which uses a turbo variant of the inline 4 cylinder engine that puts out an impressive 260 horsepower. Not is the Redline version much quicker off the mark it also features a considerably stiffer suspension set up that helps with better cornering and road handling qualities.

This used Saturn's exterior is seductive and shameless, a car for any man who wants to make his presence noticed. This is the type of used car with a muscular appearance that preserves the spirit of used vehicle owners who love the glamour and provocation of a quality used ride. Headlamps and fog lamps that are very powerful finish to the front of this great used car, 18 inch wheels and tires were well chosen for the power and performance.



The interior of this highly desirable used auto has air conditioning, satellite radio, an audio system with 6-speakers AM / FM radio, CD, MP3 and input for hands free phone connection. The seats can be positioned in various ways; the steering wheel is adjustable, without mentioning the ubiquitous leather, carpets, cruise control and remote control for opening doors and the trunk.

Speaking of the trunk you will find that there is little in the way of storage space and what there is, is not particularly practical in a used Saturn Sky, but this is a sports car and presumably if you wanted storage you would buy a used station wagon.

The used Saturn Sky has exceeded the maximum score in all government frontal collision tests. It has front air bags with a dual-state sensor system, pre-tensioners on the seat belts, daytime running lights. When you buy a used car in this price range you will not often find the OnStar system, which offers the most prominent security available, but with a used Sky, that is what you will get.

This system can contact emergency services automatically if one of the airbags is deployed. If an occupant is injured and can not respond, the GPS system will tell the OnStar staff where the vehicle is, what was the force of impact the number of airbags deployed and, with all that information , OnStar can notify the emergency services. First class equipment to look for when buying a used car.Are you looking for used cars dealerships in Quebec? Visit our site to read tips about finding a good used car for sale. Whether you are looking for a used Buick Rainier, a used GMC Yukon, or a Pontiac G6.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-saturn-hybrid-and-other-green-cars-an-review-of-eco-friendly-vehicles http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-saturn-hybrid-and-other-green-cars-an-review-of-eco-friendly-vehicles#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:15:01 +0000 toyota hybrid carshybrid electric vehiclesconventional carsinternal combustion engineinternal combustion enginesregenerative brakingingrained http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-saturn-hybrid-and-other-green-cars-an-review-of-eco-friendly-vehicles hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) are the best solution for the growing fuel shortage problems that we have these days. Most car makers today have resorted to the design and production of hybrid cars in answer to the growing fuel crisis. And because of the ingenuity of the inventions, they are rapidly gaining popularity in the market. Terms such as "Saturn hybrid" and "Toyota hybrid cars" are now becoming ingrained in the lingo of auto enthusiasts.

The Government Supports Hybrid Use

The government for a number of good reasons is supporting hybrid cars. These cars are environmentally-friendly because they emit lesser pollutants. It has been noted that some hybrid cars lower pollution rates by up to 90% as compared to conventional cars.

Another good reason is that they are a wise solution to the growing fuel shortage. They economize fuel consumption, making them double efficient for what they usually provide. This is because most of the kinetic power that was wasted in the traditional fully internal combustion engine is now being converted into useful energy.

Because of these good features, the government offers tax incentives for buying hybrid cars.

Efficient, Low Maintenance and Fuel-Efficient

Hybrid cars need not to be plugged into an electrical outlet when charging the electric motor. They make use of a process called regenerative braking. While the vehicle is running with the use of the internal combustion engine, the electric motor is being charged. In driving situations where internal combustion engines are less efficient (as in slow city driving), the electric motor will take over with minimal intervention from the driver.

Initially, purchasing a hybrid is not easy on the pocket because hybrid car prices are higher than ordinary car prices. But in the long run, they prove to be more economical and they offer more benefits than the traditional cars.

In addition, hybrid cars have lower depreciation rates than traditional cars. Also, unlike traditional cars that run on internal combustion engine, they require lesser maintenance thus greatly reducing cost and trouble of having to owning a vehicle.

Hybrid Models and Car Makers

Aside from sedans, there are also available models of hybrid pickup trucks and hybrid minivans. Not only this, hybrid power technology in the area of public transportation is gaining rapid popularity and it is expected to be available soon in many areas of the transport industry.

Car makers have been competing to offer the market the best of hybrid cars. There are many beautiful models to choose from. The buyer may find it hard to make a decision given the stylish designs, performance and price of the various models. Consumers have a wide selection from low-end to high-end cars; they offer benefits that are worth their price.

Toyota Hybrid Cars

There is a long line of Toyota hybrid cars but car reviews have shown that the Toyota Prius is the undisputed favorite. This hybrid car from Toyota is a real looker. In addition, it has the most efficient miles-per-gallon report.

Honda Hybrid Cars

Honda hybrid cars also compete strongly in design and efficiency. The Honda Civic hybrid is the closest in comparison to the most priced Toyota Prius.

Ford Hybrid Cars

Ford hybrid cars offer their well-regarded Escape model. It has a very sleek design and competitive miles-per-gallon efficiency. The interior of the car employs modern designs. It is very efficient to use. In addition to the existing line of Ford hybrid cars, they are about to launch the model that will compete with Toyota's Prius model.

Saturn Hybrid Cars

"Go green without going broke" is the slogan being touted by the Saturn hybrids. In support of this slogan, they offer good hybrids at lower cost. Their use of "mild hybrid" technology means that they can offer some of the benefits of hybrids without having to increase their selling price all that much.

Convertible Hybrids

While hybrid cars have been widely popular for quite a long time now, hybrid convertibles are on their baby stage as yet. There are not that many models to choose from in the market. Many car enthusiasts have been waiting for the arrival of this type of vehicle on the scene. There is a model launched in the market by Saab.

Whatever model a consumer may choose, green-technology cars such as the Saturn hybrid are better in many ways than the traditional gasoline-guzzling cars. In times when fuel shortage and pollution of the environment are recognized as two of the foremost public issues, the use of this new technology promises to bring a positive contribution. Ernest Jarquio is a successful Webmaster and publisher of http://www.green-hybrid-cars.com/. Visit his website to learn more about the Saturn hybrid and Honda Civic hybrid cars. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-is-often-predictable-in-winter-months http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-is-often-predictable-in-winter-months#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:30:00 +0000 seasonal affective disordersymptoms of depressionnmhamelatonin productionproduction increasespineal glandhome phototherapy http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-is-often-predictable-in-winter-months Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Seasonal Affective Disorder affects about 5% of adults severely, particularly women and young adults. Up to 25% of us are affected more mildly.

The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) says that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's a real illness, and sometimes the symptoms are severe. It's worse in January and February, but sometimes starts as early as September.

The cause of SAD is believe to be melatonin, a sleep-related hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. Melatonin production increases in the dark, so in the winter, when the days are shorter and darker, production increases, causing what we experience as symptoms of depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder is extremely rare for people who live within 30 degrees of the Equator, where daylight hours are long and extremely bright.

What are the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder? Well, a lot like depression - trouble sleeping, lethargy, overeating, sadness, social problems, anxiety, loss of libido, mood changes, and a weakened immune system. For complete description, go here: http://www.sada.org.uk/symptoms.htm.

What can you do to help? It's light that suppresses the secretion of melatonin, so for lighter cases, get outside more, exercise outside, and arrange for more light at work and at home.

Phototherapy has been helpful in more severe cases. A light box can be used that emits very bright light through a filter.

If you think you might have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), check with your personal healthcare professional. Get as much information as you can, and be prepared. Semiramis, Master Psychic and Astrologer, http://www.webstrategies.cc/PsychicSemiramis.htm, mailto:semiramis.appiamo@hotmail.com. Email for fr** mini-reading. Readings, charts, Spiritual Path Report, Saturn Return, Tarot. Help in all areas - love, money, health, broken heart, lost love. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/visit-the-kennedy-space-center-during-your-orlando-vacation http://www.artwoo.com/article/visit-the-kennedy-space-center-during-your-orlando-vacation#comments Sun, 11 Nov 2007 08:35:01 +0000 kennedy space centerspace astronautssaturn 5geminimercurymoonlaunch http://www.artwoo.com/article/visit-the-kennedy-space-center-during-your-orlando-vacation Kennedy Space Center located at historic Cape Canaveral? Here is a brief guide to some of the attractions currently on offer at the Kennedy Space Center.

Meet an Astronaut

The center has arranged for various astronauts to meet visitors and talk about their missions in space. Astronauts from the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programs are scheduled to take part throughout the year.

Simulated Shuttle Launch

If you want to get an idea of what an astronaut feels during liftoff, then the Space Center's launch simulator is the best way to do it. The room vibrates and roars and when the engines shutdown participants get to view the earth, as astronauts see it when they reach their orbit.

Early Space History

This is a walk through exhibit showing the background of today's space program. One of the highlights is the actual control panel which was used to guide the astronauts of the Mercury and Gemini space programs. Mercury and Gemini capsules are also on display.

Viking Mars Mission

In 1976 a U.S. unmanned craft landed on Mars and took the first pictures of the red planet's surface. This exhibit takes you on that journey and visitors also can see and touch a piece of Mars as well (in the form of meteorite that fell to earth many years ago).

IMAX 3D Theater

With the help of giant screens, five stories high, you are taken on an awesome journey into space. The films contain dramatic footage taken by astronauts during their space missions and you get a feeling that you are right there with them.

Saturn 5 Center

The Saturn 5 was the huge rocket that took astronauts to the moon and back in the early 1970s. Featuring an actual 363-foot, 6.2 million pound Saturn V moon rocket, this exhibit takes you on a trip to the moon with a recreation of the first Apollo mission to the moon. There is also a hands-on exhibit.

LC 39 Observation Gantry

This is a 60 foot tower which will give you a great view of the space shuttle launch pads. There is also an on-the-ground exhibition which includes films of the Shuttle program, showing the actual process used to launch a Shuttle into space.

Space Center Guided Tour

This is a bus ride all around the Kennedy Space Center. It stops at the important places and the bus tours depart each day (except Christmas Day and certain launch days) beginning at 9:30 a.m., and leave continuously throughout the day, with the last bus leaving approximately four hours before closing.

The Space Shop

Are you fascinated by space memorabilia? Then this is the place for you. The Center's gift shop has more than 8,000 space-related items that make perfect souvenirs or additions to your serious space collection.

This is only just a small part of what you can see at the Kennedy Space Center, so if you want to treat your kids to an out of this world experience be sure to add it to your list of "must-see" places when you make your next Florida Vacation. Mark Whichard is a frequent writer on Orlando tourism. He and his wife Susan are the proprietors of Orlando's Finest Vacations Homes. Visit his website for more information on Orlando Vacation Homes. http://www.orlandosfinest.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/desktop-themes-one-way-to-brighten-your http://www.artwoo.com/article/desktop-themes-one-way-to-brighten-your#comments Wed, 24 May 2006 09:32:04 +0000 desktop themesinternet browsersspace themespace showmouse cursoroptionspersonal flair http://www.artwoo.com/article/desktop-themes-one-way-to-brighten-your personal flair. The place that I have noticed the most customizing frenzy at the personal/office computing market. Themes galore including desktop themes, radio station themes, search themes, etc. "Skins" or the internet browsers version of the theme is another great example of this trend.

So what is behind this? And what kinds of options are we talking about that are offered to the computer users. Well lets take desktop themes as our example. You can go on the internet and purchase downloads for the cost of typical computer game let's say. You actually purchase a long list of menus of different options that you can go through and choose according to your preferences. These options affect things like the general look of the wall paper on the desktop. Or the appearance of the icons, windows, tool buttons, mouse cursor, lettering, menu forms, and on and on. It can also assign sounds that you like to different actions performed such as minimizing windows, to clicking on menus, or deleting, saving, etc.

So you might be wondering why they are called themes? And the answer to that question is that each of the different choices you have are grouped into larger groups called themes. Back to our example of desktop themes, say you chose a space theme. You may then for your wallpaper get to choose between pictures of a supernova, mars, Saturn, or the moon. You may also choose that you want to have an animated part of the wallpaper like Saturn spinning, or an astronaut walking on the moon. You then have the choice of sounds for different common operations which could be a rocket sound or a sound from a popular space show like star trek. You get the picture.

Why are these themes so popular? Well this is America isn't it and individualism is glorified right? So you wouldn't be being true to yourself if you and your coworkers didn't all have your own personalized desktop themes would you? On a more serious note, they add some flair which might say be easier on the eyes, or more interesting to stare at for your whole work day. They also fit into the gadget genre and therefore are popular just because people are curious and want to play. So what are you waiting for? Start making your workspace a little more "you". You can easily find what you are looking for and I am talking about on the internet for download. Just google for desktop themes, and off you go. As a mogul in the world of desktop themes, Dylon Floppours could be referred to as the male Martha Stewart of personal computers. To learn where and how to get desktop themes for your pc go to http://www.buydesktopthemes.info.. ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/discover-romance-and-compatibility-with-palmistry http://www.artwoo.com/article/discover-romance-and-compatibility-with-palmistry#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:27:03 +0000 hand shapesearth linecompatibility compatibilitytemperamentsvenusrelationshipspartner http://www.artwoo.com/article/discover-romance-and-compatibility-with-palmistry Venus. If the mount is high and firm, the person is a true romantic.

If the mount is high and spongy, the person will be sensual and interested primarily in satisfying their own needs. Venus shows the amount of physical energy and stamina we possess and also reveals the degree of sexuality. Someone with a firm, high mount, will have a strong sexual drive. If this person's partner has a similar mount, their sex life will be explosive.

Someone with a creative, curving Head Line will be more romantic than someone with a straight, practical, down-to-earth line.

Again, though, we want balance. People with Head Lines that swoop right down into the Mount of Luna are likely to live in a world of day dream and fantasies. These people will be romantic, and in love with the idea of being in love. Unless they have some strong character traits shown elsewhere on their hands, they will always be disappointed with the realities of life and will retreat into a fantasy world where everything is perfect.

Compatibility

Compatibility is a fascinating area. I believe that most relationships can work as long as there is love and good will on both sides. However, some relationships involve an incredible amount of work, just to keep the couple together. In some cases, one partner is doing all the work.

Hand Shapes

Fire Earth Air Water

First, look at the hand shapes. This reveals the basic temperaments of the people involved. It's a positive sign if both people have the same type of hands. For instance, Fire and Fire are a good match since they have similar temperaments.

It's not quite as easy if the hand shapes are different. Fire and Earth do not relate well, as fire scorches earth.

Fire and Air get on famously, as air fans and stimulates fire. Fire and Water are not compatible, as water puts out the fire. Earth and Air get on well, as air allows living things to grow and flourish in earth. Earth and Water also get along well, as water enables life to exist on earth. Air and Water would have a placid, unexciting relationship as both are necessary for survival, but do little for each other.

Heart Lines

Once you've determined the hand shapes, look at the ending positions of the Heart Lines. The Heart Lines should be reasonably similar on both parties' hands and should end at the same place. Bear in mind, if one partner has a chained Heart Line, they've experienced disappointments in love. This person will be cautious about a total commitment to a new relationship.

Ideally, the Heart Lines should end between the Jupiter and Saturn fingers. This shows that both people have realistic expectations. If both people have Heart Lines that end on the Mount of Jupiter, they'll be overly idealistic and have many disappointments.

If one partner has a Heart Line that ends on Jupiter, but the other partner doesn't, the relationship will be difficult. The partner with the Heart Line that ends under Jupiter will be constantly disappointed. They will dwell on their partner's imperfections.

If one person's Heart Line ends on the Mount of Saturn, they'll be selfish. It's hard to imagine a happy relationship when both partners have Heart Lines that end on Saturn.

If one person has a Mental Heart Line and the other a Physical Heart Line, check to see if they both end in a similar area. For instance, the Physical Heart Line may end between the Mount of Jupiter and the Mount of Saturn. The Mental Heart Line may end between the Jupiter and Saturn fingers. This still indicates compatibility, but the Mental Heart Line shows a more impersonal love and difficulty in expressing innermost thoughts.

The partner with the Physical Heart line would want flowers, small gifts and constant reassurance that they're loved. This partner with the Mental Heart Line would also tend to be a little detached at times. A number of compromises would have to be made by both partners in this relationship.

Thumbs

After you've assessed the shape of the hands and the quality of the Heart Lines, it's time to look at the thumbs. For compatibility, both partners' thumbs should be similar. Imagine the relationship if one person had a strong, thick, stubborn thumb and the other a small, flexible thumb. The second person would be constantly dominated by the first.

If both partners have strong, stubborn thumbs, they'll have to learn to compromise. They'll have some interesting learning experiences along the way, but ultimately will manage to adjust. If both partners have highly flexible thumbs, they'll get along very well. Both partners will be flexible and want to please. However, they'll most likely have difficulties making important decisions.

Mount of Venus

Finally, check the Mount of Venus again. As mentioned earlier, both partners should have approximately the same size Venus Mounts. Partners with different size Venus Mounts will experience sexual frustration.

A partner with the high, firm Venus Mount will have a strong sex drive, while a partner with a low, almost inverted Venus Mount, will find the occasional sexual encounter is enough. If a couple's Venus Mounts are a similar height and degree of firmness, they are likely to be sexually compatible. Per Hogseth is a psychic reader currently living in Norway. Today, Per teaches private courses, speaks at seminars and consults for several psychic groups in Norway. Go to: http://www.powerful-psychic-reading.com ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/astrological-help-may-prove-fruitful-for-your-career http://www.artwoo.com/article/astrological-help-may-prove-fruitful-for-your-career#comments Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:27:08 +0000 psychic astrologervedic astrologyexpert astrologerhypothetical planetsastrological housescareer optioncareer path http://www.artwoo.com/article/astrological-help-may-prove-fruitful-for-your-career psychic astrologer could tell you a great deal about your basic instincts and traits that would help you ascertain a path for career making.

Astrological recommendations have in fact proved useful in zooming in on right career option for many. Your sun sign and birth chart happen to be full of mysteries related to your life that is unfolded by an expert astrologer in order to find out best possible career for you.

An analysis of various astrological houses can prove very handy in making a firm opinion on best possible career for a person. Planetary movements and specifically position of Saturn greatly reveal the success that you are expected to achieve in life. It is said that a Saturn staying in the tenth house ensures that you would be a great success on career front.

Even a Sun placed in tenth house is positive, from career point of view. Moon in tenth house indicates great role of luck in your career elevation. Mercury in tenth house shows your willingness to make money and also ensures that you make moolahs.

Jupiter in tenth house reflects that person is going to be a public personality, he is likely to take up acting, music or dance as a career option. In Vedic astrology, Rahu and ketu are two hypothetical planets which play crucial role in deciding your career.

Thus career path is ascertained by astrology through examination of various positions of planets in different astrological houses. Usually fourth and tenth houses happen to be under consideration. Some astrologers believe that position of different planets in tenth house depicts different careers.

I would recommend you to pay a visit to a psychic astrologer. A psychic astrologer could be of great help in guiding you towards a right career path to ensure your bright future.

A comparison of two favorable career options would help you chose the one that best suits to you. So, it is wise to seek astrological help for a wonderful career ahead. The author writes about a number of different topics. For more information on astrology visit http://www.your-astrology.com/ and also visit the article pages: http://www.your-astrology.com/astrology-readings/ and http://www.your-astrology.com/astrology-predictions/ ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-did-they-harvest-the-plutonium-found-orbiting-saturn http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-did-they-harvest-the-plutonium-found-orbiting-saturn#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:29:24 +0000 saturns moonsorbit timechinese noodlesearth hoursspace robotssilvery surfaceradio activity http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-did-they-harvest-the-plutonium-found-orbiting-saturn Benji, the computer entity, was guiding the exploration of Saturn's moons by Capt. Marcos and his team of spatons (space robots) with his space ship 'Napolean.'

Napoleon was roving about 'Find 68' mapping the region for radio activity carefully. It was not long before Capt. Marco sent message to Benji that the radio active (RA) source pinpointed to what looked like a bundle of Chinese noodles floating the outermost orbit of Saturn's moons. Their bundle appeared to be 1kilometer wide and about 5 kilometers long. It consisted of long strands of wire bundled together. It was in the same orbit as 'Rhea' a known moon of Saturn. A little calculation showed that the bundle of rods was trailing Rhea by 60 degrees in its orbit. It seemed to have been caught in the L5 Lagrange point of Rhea and was its trojan. It was 527,000 km from Saturn and its orbit time was almost exactly 100 Earth hours. The unusual mass seemed to have come from outer space and caught in orbit by Saturn's gravity and Rhea's pull without any impact.

As the ship went nearer, Capt. Marco saw that the wiry rods, and said, "Each wire-like rod is cylindrical with a shiny silvery surface." The ship went closer. He observed, "It looks like a kind of pure metal, but the radio activity is very high. Each strand is about 1 meter in diameter and 50-100 m long. There are hundreds of them tangled together."

"Send a Spaton down to the rod and take a sample of the material for analysis", Benji ordered.

Capt. Marco sent down a Spaton who touched the rod with its newly developed 'claws' and held firmly on to the surface. He took a shaving of the material and returned to the ship. Capt. Marco put the sample in the analyzer and sent the data down to Earth for Benji. Benji forwarded the data from the material to a specialized lab which identified it as Plutonium. Further analysis and research showed it to be Plutonium 244. The lab sent the analysis report with a short note to Benji. 'On Earth Plutonium is not found in nature. It is a byproduct in the atomic reactor. It gets made from Uranium 238. When an atom of U-238 is exposed to neutron radiation, its nucleus captures a neutron, changing it to U-239. The U-239 rapidly undergoes beta decay to produce Neptunium-239, which rapidly undergoes second beta decay, producing Plutonium-239. A part of it gets converted to Plutonium 240 in the process, but not to Plutonium 244. Plutonium 239 is a very valuable material. Just 15 kg is enough to make a nuclear bomb. The total quantity of Plutonium 239 in the whole world, stockpiled by nuclear countries was only about 1000 tons!'

Kalpa was the first to speak out. "It is pure Plutonium 244. It's only 2% spent, indicating that it might have come there about 3 million years ago. The 244 isotope is not made on Earth. It has a half life of 83 million years, much longer than the 24,000 years of Plutonium 239. The longer the half life, the better it is for making nuclear weapons. The contaminant of Plutonium 239 on Earth is Plutonium 240 which has a half life of only 6,500 years. There is no contamination of Plutonium 240 in our Plutonium 244. But we must understand why the mass has not exploded by itself. The critical mass for spontaneous explosion of an unreflecting sphere of pure Plutonium 239 is only 16 kg. Since the density of our Plutonium 244 is the same as Plutonium 239, i.e. 19.8 g/ml, the critical mass must be about the same, as it is inversely proportional to the square of the density. Here we have thousands of kilos of Plutonium 244 existing without having exploded."

"What is critical mass?" Alby asked.

"It is the mass beyond which the fission reaction becomes a self sustaining chain reaction, leading to explosion" explained Kalpa.

"But when you talk about kilogram, it's the weight on Earth. As there is zero gravity on the satellite, the weight of 16 kilograms is not achieved and hence there is no explosion" remarked Alby.

"This time you have spoken like a genius. The critical mass depends on density which is measured in grams per ml. The weight in grams in the orbit is a negligible fraction of that on Earth as there is no gravity. The density therefore is near to zero, and critical mass of Plutonium may be more than tens of thousand times that of Earth, and since the critical mass is not reached in this place, there is no explosion." Benji concluded.

"But there is gravity on the moon where we want to store it. So we have to make it into pieces sized less than its critical mass for moon's gravity and keep the pieces apart" added Kalpa.

They gloated over the find. Kalpa continued to voice her thoughts. "It is impossible to make so much quantity of Plutonium 244 on Earth, and of such pure quality. It has remained in space because there was no gravity and no oxygen to oxidize it. All the other isotopes have vanished due to their short half lives. Only Plutonium 244 survived with its half life of 83 million years. Generally in a period of 20 half lives, the trace of the substance vanishes. That is the reason why Plutonium 240 was not found."

"So we have found Plutonium 244. I concede that it's a huge find. Now what should we do with it?" asked Benji.

"I think we should mine it there and bring it in pieces to the moon base." Kalpa said.

"I'll improve on that. Let's send in a factory ship and cut it into standard sized bars which are at least one tenth of their critical mass on the moon and pack them separately and then move them to the moon base." Benji concurred with her, and looked at Albert.

"But the entire mass is more than a million tons. We'll just guard it there in its place and take what we need," suggested Albert.

Just what did they do with the Plutonium? Read the book to find out.The author Dilip Dahanukar studied engineering in India and management in the USA. Dilip Dahanukar has written 2 science fiction books; Alien Man and eMaya. Visit the webpage of the author: 'Dilip Dahanukar'. He is deeply appreciative of the functioning of the Earth and loves Nature.]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-a-no-haggle-dealership-for-you http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-a-no-haggle-dealership-for-you#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:27:02 +0000 haggletwo carsscionbenefitauto dealershipssmall carcar buyers http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-a-no-haggle-dealership-for-you car buyers purchase vehicles from flat price, or no-haggle, dealerships. But are they truly saving money?

At no-haggle dealerships, cars are priced at a flat rate that typically includes a standard options package and a built in profit for the dealer. Additional options may be sold in flat-rate packages or a la carte. At regular dealerships, cars are displayed with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price but everything including options, warranty, financing and dealer profit is negotiable.

Research has shown that educated consumers pay much less for cars at regular dealerships than at no-haggle dealerships. This is because regular dealers set average profit goals over time. For example, if they sell five cars, the average profit per car should be a certain amount, say $1,000. That means of those five cars, three could sell for $1000 profit, but the dealer could make $2000 and $0 profit on the remaining two cars and still hit their goal. At a no-haggle dealership, the profit goal is fixed per car, meaning that while you will not pay $1000 more because you have poor negotiating skills, you will also not save $1000 if you have good ones.

There are certain people who historically do benefit from purchasing cars from no-haggle dealerships. Young adults, women and minorities in particular, have historically paid higher prices than other groups at regular auto dealerships and may benefit from no-haggle pricing. In fact, reacting to the trend of more and more young people turning to no-haggle dealerships for their automobile purchases, Toyota introduced the Scion in 2003. The Scion is a small car that comes with trendy options packages and is priced and marketed directly at young people who don't want to negotiate to purchase their car.

Therefore, if you are willing to do the research and confident in your negotiation skills, you will almost certainly save money at a regular dealership unless you want a Saturn or Scion. Then you'll have to pay the same price as everyone else. However, if you're timid, too busy to research or spend time making a deal, or in one of the groups that historically are offered worse deals, you may be better off at a no-haggle dealership. Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles for http://iautomotiveworld.com/ - In addition, Jonathon also writes articles for http://outdoorstalk.net/ and http://letstalkaboutbusiness.com/ ]]> http://www.artwoo.com/article/when-to-have-a-reading-chichen-itza-and-more http://www.artwoo.com/article/when-to-have-a-reading-chichen-itza-and-more#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:14:59 +0000 divorce marriagevernal equinoxsaturn returnwrong place at the wrong timesummer solsticechichenitza7 wonders http://www.artwoo.com/article/when-to-have-a-reading-chichen-itza-and-more 7 wonders of the world. One very good time to have a reading is at the change of the season, like vernal equinox and summer solstice. ChichenItza was built to maximize the equinoxes.

Another good time to have a reading is when you're in a transition - divorce, marriage, a new baby, a new job, a move to a new location.

Of course it's a good time to have a reading at your birthday. You can find out what lies ahead in the beginning of your own personal New Year, and don't forget to check this out regarding loved ones as well. Bosses and other important people too!

Which brings up the point that it's great to have a reading when you don't know what's going on with someone. If you can't figure out that Capricorn boss, or where your Scorpio lover has crawled off to, LOL.

Readings are good when you can't get the answer. If you're in the battle of the experts and everyone's telling you different advice, why not go to the Source?

It's a good time for a reading when you're bored, and things are stagnant. You can find out why, when it will lift, if there is anything you should or can do about it, and how to cope in the meantime.

Mercury Retrograde is a very popular time for readings. (When my calendar overflows, that's when I know it's Mercury Retrograde). That's when, for all of us, communications are screwed up. Faxes don't go through, people hang up on you, disastrous emails get sent, people don't show up at all, or go to the wrong place at the wrong time, traffic is snarled, batteries die and appliances don't work. These last for several weeks and occur several times a year. It's good to be prepared for them, and good to get readings during that time so you can maneuver through the landmines better.

You'll really want to get a reading at your Saturn Return (and important people in your life). This occurs for each of us around the age of 28-30, and then it comes around again at 58-60, where we -- if we know what's going on -- get the Big Second Chance. Very important to know about this so you can maximize this fantastic opportunity in your life.

Of course eclipses and full moons are a popular time for readings. Don't forget to get a reading right After A FULL MOON. That's when it all shakes down.

And don't forget VENUS RETROGRADE. Once every 18 months, it brings in major changes. Get a reading and be prepared. You can lose a love relationship, have one transform. Women can cause problems in your life =96 his ex-wife starts acting up, some women goes after your job, or your man. It can also bring old loves back into your life. Really an exciting time, if you have a "good one," and a reading helps prepare you.

Another great time to get a reading? Yesterday. Then you'd know what's going on today. :-)

And last but not least, a particularly good time to get a reading is when the thought occurs to you. There's a reason why. It's not an 'accident.' So pick up the phone, or email, and get a reading. You may find a happy surprise. Semiramis, master psychic, http://www.webstrategies.cc/PsychicSemiramis.htm, mailto:semiramis.appiamo@hotmail.com. Readings by email, phone. Specialty:Saturn Returns and Moon Nodes,Venus Retrograde, monthly reads. Confidential,fast,accurate. All matters-love, money, health. Email today for a reading. ]]>