With Awful Advice on Where to Look, A Good Man Is Hard To Find (As Is A Good Woman)

Posted on December 11, 2011 by avepii1710

New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd has lauded the wisdom of an 80 year-old priest, presumably a celibate guy and maybe even a virgin, concerning what women ought to look for in a mate. Kamagra 100 mg pills How does a priest know? (See “An Ideal Husband,” NY Times, 7/6/08.) Where and how did this priest obtain his insights about women? Kamagra tablets and oral jellies

Alas, it came from decades of counseling couples who had miserable marriages. Therefore, he is actually an expert in how NOT to have a happy marriage. And, amazingly enough, he is parlaying these insights into a lecture series for young women. He describes in some detail how NOT to pick a husband. He identifies traits to look for that signal big trouble. If women simply avoid candidates with these negative qualities, those still standing will, presumably, turn out OK. This seems akin to believing that health is the absence of disease.

Why not offer advice about positive traits to look for? This might more directly lead to good husband prospects. How much fun can it be to search about for someone’s bad qualities that could lead to ruin? Maybe it’s all the same thing, I dunno. Seems an emphasis on the positive would be the better approach.

In any event, here are some things to avoid if you are a woman looking for a husband, according to the priest. All seem rather obvious – if you need a celibate priest who has never lived with a woman, let alone married one for this kind of advice, you might be better off staying single. At least for a few more years as you gather more worldly wisdom.

A guy who has no friends. Duh. Yes, and how about: Be cautious about young men raised by wolves. (The howling at night can annoy neighbors.)

Avoid guys who squander money. (Yep, that’s a good one. Who would have guessed?)

No cheapskates.

Watch out for spineless pushovers. Doormats are soon boring company.

No Mama’s boys. (They might take Mom along on the honeymoon.)

If humorless, take a pass. This is toxic.

Avoid guys who can’t or won’t communicate. (Who knew feelings were important and worthy of addressing?)

Guys who have to be changed in some major way (e.g., alcoholics needing reform).

Guys from dysfunctional or other problem families, like being part of the Mafia.

Dowd suggests this list tends to eliminate everyone, proving that life is unfair. While life is really neither fair nor unfair (that’s a human construct we use to express the obvious – that there are no guarantees in nature that humans and other life forms will invariably experience justice and fairness), mate selection is an immense challenge. The odds of successful marriages are, however, somewhat better than your chances to win big in the average state-sponsored lottery, but not by a lot. You can improve your odds by looking for certain positive traits rather than negative ones. Also, use common sense if seeking advice on marriage – don’t look to someone who has never experienced anything like it.

(Naturally, there is a possibility that the priest has had all kinds of experiences with women (and/or men, boys and who-knows- what) but if that is the case it was done against social norms and the rules of the cult/order/organization to which he pledged not to do these things, so that would disqualify him to give advice in itself. It’s not as if such things have never happened.)

You want to find a mate? Whether you or the other person you’re looking for is male or female, here are the basics:

Find someone you like a lot, who is fun and practices a healthy lifestyle.

Make sure there are common interests and a few shared passions.

Go for an extended test ride before buying. That is, try living together for a while before making things legal and thereby difficult and expensive to end. How long?

Don’t look for someone to marry at all. A good match, when/if it happens, is a bit like happiness: It ensues from being out there being yourself, it does not often result from

Of course, it’s good to get lots of advice from friends and others, even someone who has no experience at marriage, but you would not want to rely too much on the latter source.

For that, always look on the bright side. Good luck.

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Ab Diets For Men – Why Whole Foods Are The Key

Posted on November 22, 2011 by avepii1710

Do ab diets for men ever sound realistic? Dieting has gotten boring and people have gotten hungry. After Atkins we have to question and ask ourselves “is it too good to be true?”. Can a men’s diet work to the utmost and still taste great all day. You would think that to chisel down to six pack status you would need to do millions of sit ups. No, maybe a few exercises or other things constantly, and in good form. The six pack of a man shows his health. For many men these days it’s not looking good. Our desire to eradicate the problem has just made us overlook how irrationally we have been dealing with it. Too much fat, too much bacon? yeah, it CAN kill you. Men can still have meat, and carve a six pack in fact they will need it. Ab diets for men that can achieve this will most of all teach a man to mind what he can eat.

Successful diets for men to lose weight will work best when they want to eat their meals. Small meals that are creating a chain reaction within the body. These natural reactions allow your body to churn food energy. While in this mode it starts to pull energy from fat deposits at random to keep the process moving. It will exert itself doing this (in a sense) and need more fuel soon. Man must feed his system with good nutrition, but not to survive but to “work”. If you wanted a train to get somewhere faster then you would have to insert more coal into it. Doing this keeps the system strong and continuous throughout. Your metabolism works the same way.

You have to make fun food for your abs, food you can stay loyal to. These routines and good toning can ice belly fat and have you looking harder and younger. Men can also benefit from pilates and yoga as much if no more then women can and achieve chiseled sets.

Diet plans that men remain loyal to should always be coupled with some sort of exercise regimen. A good diet for men is only many times greater if he is burning additional calories but more importantly, the more muscle you have the more your metabolism can burn. The chemicals reactions that occur with your metabolism takes place largely within your muscles.

Whole foods metabolize fast in your body that processed foods. Surrounding yourself with whole foods, natural foods, like nuts and nuts butter, lean proteins, veggies, fruits, and whole grains. Eating a good amount of protein every so often(about every 150 minutes), with nutritious fruits and veggies will radically change the way your body burns fuel.

When people enjoy their food they start to look forward to it. Healthy alternatives to some of our favorite dishes are possible. Style your healthy diets for men with meat, and other carnivorous caveman delectable treats and he can be flying the highway to six pack abs.

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Do You Suffer From Muscular Tinnitus?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by avepii1710

Tinnitus is the medical term for the ringing in the ears. In the case of muscular tinnitus, a clicking, roaring, or buzzing sound may also be common.

When it comes to muscular tinnitus, the sound is usually caused by a spasm of the inner ear muscles. There are two muscles that are typically the culprits of the condition. The other one is called the stapedius and another one is called the tensor tympani. The stapedius is attached to the stirrup while the tensor tympani is attached to the hammer.

Besides the muscles above, the muscles that are attached to the Eustachian tube, and connect the back of the nose to the middle ear, can also spasm without reason causing muscular tinnitus to occur. These two groups of muscles are by far the most common causes of this type of tinnitus.

In rare cases, spasms may occur in the throat muscles attached to the Eustachian tube, resulting in a clicking sound in the ear. This form of muscular tinnitus is referred to as palatal myoclonus, and is usually treated with muscle relaxants if it does not subside on its own.

Now, let’s talk more about the ways how to treat and prevent muscular tinnitus. First of all, stress increases tense in our auditory system. That is why it is important to avoid stress and anxiety as much as possible.

Also, limit the consumption of nicotine and caffeine products since these have been associated with tinnitus. Because an exposure to loud noises is the most common cause of tinnitus, avoid such situations.

Drugs have also been associated with tinnitus. Anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, and antidepressants are the most commonly cited medications in tinnitus sufferers although it is important to note than any medication can be a possible cause of tinnitus.

If there is nothing that helps in eliminating tinnitus, there are treatments that can help to tolerate the sound. It is common that tinnitus symptoms are more noticeable during nights causing difficulties to sleep. In order to allow yourself fall asleep, you can use some mild background sound to mask the condition. This can be, for example, a radio or white noise machine.

Also, sleeping with the head elevated by pillows may help alleviate some of the sound. Mild sedatives may also be used but it is best to speak to your doctor about tinnitus treatments if symptoms persist.

Sufferers of muscular tinnitus may feel as if they are going to lose their hearing or even their mind as a result of the nagging ringing or buzzing sound. But the fact is that muscular tinnitus will not cause hearing loss and will usually subside on its own.

In extreme cases, doctors may suggest medication, electrical stimulation therapy, or surgery if malformations or tumors are discovered to be the cause.

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How to Exercise Without Joining a Gym

Posted on November 22, 2011 by avepii1710

You already know the benefits of working out. It’s good for your heart, lungs, your waistline, and it’s mental therapy too. Even a brief exercise session can melt away the cares of the day and make work and family-related problems easier to deal with. But not everyone has the time or finances to join a gym.

Fortunately, there are ways to work exercise into your day without lugging your sneakers and exercise clothes to a crowded gym. You can get a good workout right at home at times when it’s most convenient for you. Here are some ways to get more exercise without joining a gym.

Get a Pedometer

A pedometer will challenge you to take more steps throughout the day. Wear one on your hip to remind you to take the stairs, walk the dog a little longer, and park further away in the parking lot. Those extra steps add up, and if you hit 10,000 in a day you’ll have walked the equivalent of 8 Kilometers. Don’t count on reaching this goal, but when you do, give yourself a small reward – as long as its calorie-free.

Spin with a Hula Hoop

You probably had one as a child, but now there are hula hoops for grown-ups – and they burn serious calories. Hula hooping not only gets your heart rate up, it burns over 200 calories in 30 minutes. It takes practice to get the hang of it, but once you do, turn on some music and twist away. It’s a fun way to get more exercise.

If you’re a bit challenged in the hula hooping department, there are DVDs that can help. Whatever you do, don’t steal one from your child. A small-sized, light-weight hula hoop will spin too quickly. Get one that weighs 1 – 2 kilos that is as tall as your waistline when you turn it on its side. It’ll be more manageable.

Keep a Stash of DVDs Handy

Invest in a few exercise DVDs, and keep them on hand. When you have the time, squeeze in a short workout. Challenge yourself to do at least one DVD workout a day. Choose a variety of workout DVDs with different instructors to keep things interesting. One day do a boot camp workout and the next a cardio kickboxing one. Check your local library to see what fitness DVDs they have to offer.

Find It with a Jump Rope

Jump your way to fitness and relief stress without leaving home. Jumping rope for 30 minutes burns more than 400-calories, and it gives your cardiovascular system a workout too. Best of all you can do it whenever you have a free moment. Spend 15 minutes jumping rope in the morning to help you “get going” and another 15 minutes after work to help relieve stress. You’ll burn calories while boosting your coordination. Don’t forget to turn on some music for motivation.

Quick Ways to Strength Train

Once you’ve conditioned your heart and burned calories with cardiovascular exercise, it’s time to work your muscles. You don’t need gym equipment to do that. Invest in a few pairs of resistance bands to use at home. With these inexpensive bands, you can get an effective upper and lower body workout that will firm and tone. You can also strength train your upper body using only your body weight by doing push-ups and dips with your hands on a chair. To firm and tone your lower body, do lunges and squats. When it starts to seem too easy, do them holding a pair of hand weights.

The Bottom Line?

You don’t need a gym to get a great workout. Home exercise works well because you can do it anytime, and you need minimal equipment. Now there’s no excuse not to get moving.

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4 Of The Best Things To Do With Fear

Posted on November 22, 2011 by avepii1710

One thing I hear often is that by just thinking positive or speaking affirmations, you can overcome your fears. Unfortunately this well meaning sentiment is only part of the story. The other part is something you might not want to know. In order for you to truly get unstuck, it is necessary for you to face the fears and anxiety that is blocking your efforts to move forward.

F.E.A.R. is False Evidence Appearing Real. Like all emotions, fear is simply a signal that there is something to pay attention to. It often indicates you have a concern or anticipation that something undesirable may happen soon. “May happen soon” means at some point in the future. This is the reason why fear is false. Fear takes you out of the present moment into a state of worry and anxiety about the future. Fear tricks you into thinking about what might be instead of what is. You might be unsafe. You might be hurt. You might be unhappy. You might be – but you are not right now.

The great news is that you do not have to live in this future state of fear. If you are willing to use fear in a positive way, fear can be a useful tool to notice when you need to get your mind right. Here are the 4 best things you can do with fear:

Face It

When you feel fear, do not run from it. Do not avoid it. Do not dismiss it or attempt to smother it with a positive affirmation. Face your fear. Look at it objectively and as calmly as you can. What is the fear really about? How much of your fear is exaggerated? What true evidence do you have to counteract or calm that fear? I like to challenge the fear by asking, even if that fearful thing did happen, what is the worst possible result? It is said that anything that doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. When you look at your fears objectively, even if that which you feared actually happens, it is probably less terrible than you initially imagined.

Take Action On It

What is this false emotion showing you about your current circumstance? Even if fear is based on worrying about the future, there are likely lessons about your present situation that can be addressed. Often there are opportunities to make a decision or pay attention to a detail that will remove or reduce the possibility of that future state ever happening. If there is something you cannot prevent with action, knowing that you are prepared or have diminished the impact can greatly reduce your fears. When you choose to push past your fears, you will see clearly that it was a false obstacle to living with purpose. Honestly, fear is a big punk. Punks jump up to get beat down.

Replace It With Joy

Fear and joy cannot exist in the same moment. If you are in fear, you are not in the present moment and therefore you cannot fully experience your own joy. What brings you joy? Where can you find joy in this situation? If you find you cannot calm your fear, do something to increase your joy. I am I the only one who often experiences something unexpectedly humorous or lighthearted in the middle of a fearful situation? Look for a reason to have joy and release the anxiety. I’ll bet when you take another look at that fear from a place of joy, it will look very different than it did before. You will also be able to see potential solutions and actions to take that you could not see when you were in fear. Joy inoculates you from fear so the stronger your joy, the less intense your fears. Choose to live a life full of joy!

Be Grateful For It

Fear is a signal. Fear can show you something that you did not notice before. Fear can prompt you to do some things that are beneficial to you in the long run. Be thankful for the signals you are giving yourself about how to live your best life. Be grateful that you have a built in system to help you focus on what is important. My fears often show me an upcoming challenge to living with purpose. Every now an again, that which we fear actually happens in some form. If you have faced it objectively, if you have taken all the action you could think of to diminish it, and if you replaced your fear with joy, then instead of fears you now have lessons. You may not be happy about the circumstance but look at this situation to see where you can be grateful. Look for the good fortune and providence in your situation. List all the wonderful things that happened as a result of this undesirable thing. What about those things that could have happened but didn’t happen that you can be grateful for? What do you know now that you can apply to your life that will prevent you from being in this situation again? Who left or entered your life as a result of this situation? When you are looking to replace fear with joy and gratitude, it is not difficult to pull positive affirmations out of your situation. And that is when your positive affirmations are the most powerful!

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Non-Resident and Offshore Tax Planning by Lee Hadnum

Posted on November 22, 2011 by avepii1710

At the Tax Experts we prefer this series of books from Tax Cafe written for the British Tax Payer because they explain the very technical subject of UK Taxation in Layman’s terms and in a thorough manner. The excellent use of examples throughout each tax guide clarifies even the most challenging technical aspects of tax and the jargon that is used to describe that tax legislation. Each book in this series is re-written annually in April after the annual UK Government Budget announcement, making them entirely accurate to date reading.

This particular book checks out how a British Tax Payer can avoid all UK tax by becoming non-resident for Tax Purposes in a given year. The simple rule is to be in the country for not in excess of 90 days each tax year to achieve the non-resident status. However, it’s not as simple as that! The author of the article was non-resident at the time of writing this article to make the most of his UK non-domicile tax status. He found this book and Lee Hadnums other two books, Tax Saving Tactics for Non-Doms and The World’s Best Tax Havens extremely useful in this particular piece of tax planning.

This book will be of great interest to those British Tax Payers who would like to become non-resident to pay zero UK income tax and zero UK capital gains tax. This is common practise in the UK for those selling a property portfolio in preparation for their retirement to a warmer climate. The guide will also be of interest to Foreign Nationals known as Non-domiciles (Non-doms) who would like to benefit from their valuable UK tax status to pay little or no tax on their foreign income and anyone interested in tax planning with offshore companies and offshore trusts. Lee Hadnum’s other guide The World’s Best Tax Havens should be viewed side by side with this guide to assist in tax planning with offshore companies, trusts and foundations. Others who will find this guide invaluable will be those working abroad in foreign employment or contractors who still reside in the UK.

The author then goes on to explain what you have to do so that you can go non-resident and he explains recent legislation changes and how they may affect you. The one that he spends a bit of effort on is proof that you have severed your links with the UK as the 90 day rule is no longer enough should the Inland Revenue decide to investigate your tax affairs. This is an area which many non-residents are not aware of and many are caught out by these new rules annually, at great expense. This is valuable information to avoid an unpleasant surprise at a later date.

Once you have achieved your non-resident status the guide describes how to avoid tax on rental income, dividends, pensions and employment income. He also spends time on how business owners can slash their tax bills when they emigrate. Many people choose to emigrate to sell property and therefore avoid capital gains tax, but this is not as straight forward as previously where a year in Greece or Belgium would achieve this. How to transfer your pension scheme tax-free to an offshore QROPS scheme is covered and Hadnum also explores how to protect your property investments from the tax man when living abroad.

For people approaching pension age and for others whom losing their UK Domicile status will be advantageous, he considers how to engage in achieving this. (Domicile status and using it to save tax is covered carefully in Lee Hadnums other tax guide, Tax Saving Tactics for Non-Doms) Double taxation relief is covered in some depth because it is no use avoiding UK tax only to have it taken by the country where you are now living and working. The uses of offshore companies and trusts are also examined in this guide but for a more considerable explanation and analysis we would suggest you read the author’s additional tax guide, The World’s Best Tax Havens because it probes the tactics of adopting these structures in greater detail.

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Easy to Follow Councils for Anti-ageing

Posted on November 22, 2011 by avepii1710

Allow me to ask you a question. You follow councils for the anti-ageing based on last, “what your secret?” Interview of the hottest celebrity now in news? If so, you, possibly, have jumped up around from one set of helps to another, only to be the disappointed results. However, unique secrets of beauty which have these celebrities, are professional cosmetics and artists of illumination. Besides, these women struggle with the same problems of observance of a young skin as you do.

No, really there is no magic bullet, it is going to store you young and beautiful. Fortunately, nevertheless, you can really reach young, healthy colour and an external structure of a face skin which you want, adhering to helps for anti-ageing which are based on common sense and sound recommendations for the most safe, most healthy substances to support knack of your skin to remain young and bright. Continue to read to study, as you can benefit by these helps.

Operate Insoljatsiej

Let’s appear before it. You cannot eliminate completely allocation to the sun. Truth – you a requirement sunlight to receive necessary doses of Vitamin D. Without it your health of a bone can be threatened, along with your immunity.

Moderate allocation is fine. It is overdose to a sunlight which has a potential to make you old and wrinkled before your time. It – because the big doses of a sunlight can harm to your manufacture of the substance known as гиалуронан which work it should restore your damaged fabrics.

And I am assured that you well knowing about the fact so too much sun threatens you for a skin cancer.

So monitoring инсоляцией is so simple as remaining out of the sun within peak hours of light which are 10 morning to 2 day. If you absolutely have to go in the open air during this period, only wear a hat or use a beach umbrella. You should make sure also that your hands become covered by long sleeves.

You, probably, have noticed that I have told nothing about use of a sun-protection cream. Well, the sun-protection cream really is not healthy, because it becomes with the whole sheaf of synthetic chemicals. These substances you subject to influence you of unnecessary risk for health, which – more provided leaving from.

Increase the Quantity of water which you Drink

Any effective helps for anti-ageing will include the recommendation to increase your water consumption. Water for your body resembles engine oil for your car. Water stores your all physical system, including your skin, working properly. Observance of your cages of a skin, properly гидратировавших, allows them to function at optimum levels that means that they make natural substances which store your skin smooth and pliable.

Turbo charge your diet

You cannot understand it, but the increase in your consumption of the green vegetables covered with foliage can have a huge favorable influence on your skin. These products contain set of an antioxidant which goes to the work destroying harmful free radicals.

#1 reason of a growing old skin free radicals. These menacing molecules go after your healthy cages of a skin to steal that they should worry. Without a way to struggle against free radicals your skin starts to lose the tone and structure. For this reason it is so important to store healthy levels of the antioxidants running through your skin to protect against any damage. And the easiest, strongest way to make it should eat your vegetables.

Support The Cages of a skin With All-natural Substances

Among the most important helps for anti-ageing should support health of your cages of a skin with the best, all-natural products of care of a skin. The majority of cosmetic products in the market usually becomes today with high concentration of synthetic chemicals which cannot provide benefit for your chambers. While they can give you time young occurrence, it – only the cosmetic dodge reached with наполнителями of a wrinkle and a line.

If you really want, that your skin remained young and beautiful, you should make sure that feed her with substances which as proved, supported healthy cages. Healthy cages of a skin make quite enough of collagen and elastin which is, actually, secret beauty of the Nature. In addition, your levels гиалуроновой the acid also known as “a youth molecule,”, can be essentially supported with an appropriate food of a cage.

Some of the most effective natural substances to stimulate manufacture of this essential support of a skin include Japanese sea водоросль (wakame) and To Enzajm К10. Other key benefit can be got from additional natural substances as tree oil ши, jojoba, avocado, and nut oils макадамии, just as, natural vitamin E, functional кератин, babbasu, and active honey Manuka.

Thus, there you have it! Some lungs to follow councils for anti-ageing on which you can count for the big results. I know, whether you use consistently these helps, you will never feel desire to listen to counterfeit council of a celebrity again.

My helps for anti-ageing would not be full, if I did not divide with you an excellent resource for some of the best natural products, I have faced in the research. You can find more detailed information on them on my website.

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Express Your Artistic Flair With the Latest Art Supplies

Posted on November 22, 2011 by avepii1710

Certain individuals have the ability to create a fantastic masterpiece from amazing materials and in certain cases have the ability to produce artwork from certain items lying around the household. However not all of us have this ability and require genuine art supplies to enhance our existing art skills.

The problem most people find when trying to obtain certain art materials is that they are not so easily obtained. The internet has helped massively but these specialty art stores tend to charge a fortune on specialty art supplies. However if you are new to art or a novice within the field of art, it is best to target the cheaper art supplies.

We usually find our vocation to art as youngsters learning how to paint pictures and write. When we are young our brains provide a wonderful sense of imagination and creativity. Provide a child with a set of crayons or drawing pencils and you will be astounded at the different pictures and colours they produce. This type of creativity should really be encouraged through properly preparing for creative play by implementing the right variety of art supplies.

You may not be aware of this but something as plain as an empty egg carton can be used as a wonderful method of holding your art materials. Combine this with scraps from the household and simply a few pieces of paper and you will find an inexpensive method for your children to have a great time expressing their creativity. Other art supplies can be extremely low cost yet provide hours of fun, such as glitter and paint sets.

On the other hand artists who are aspiring to make their mark within the world of art put a great deal of time and effort in to ensuring that their masterpieces are developed using only the best quality art materials. Using quality art supplies will help to increase your art skills but it’s vitally important to look after all of your art supplies.

Paint brushes are a very important factor for artists who enjoy painting. However it is paramount that you use the correct paint brush. You have a choice soft brushes or stiff haired brushes, which can be made from either natural hair of synthetic fibers. Usually you would use the thin paint brush for precise painting where you want to place a lot of detail within your picture. The paint brush with hard bristles is best for use with thick paint. The dilemma between which is best natural hair and fibre is a difficult decision, however most purist artists will say that the natural hair will out way using the synthetic fibre brushes. The hair for paint brushes is directly used from animals such as squirrel, camel, ox horse, goat and even hog. If this in anyway goes against your idealistic the synthetic fibre brush is going to be your solution and although are thought to be not as good as the natural hair brush they have come a long way over the past few years and are less expensive.

There are other factors that are important to know about the paint brush, such as the size of the brush. This is determined by simply looking at the number on the side of the handle. The sizes available are 00, then 0, 1, 2 and so on. If you are shopping online try to see an image of the brush as sometimes the same sized brush could be totally different due to the amount of bristles and the handle width. Due to the amount of time it may take you to find the perfect brush, it only makes sense that you take care of it.

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Salvage Yards Ain’t All About Scrap Metals

Posted on November 22, 2011 by avepii1710

Ever see the movie ‘Grease 2′? Now we all know it didn’t match up to the first one but if you have seen it, you probably remember Michael Carrington (the geeky English student) going to the local salvage yard and assembling a custom motorcycle in his attempt to become the “cool rider” (read ‘to impress Michelle Pfieffer’).

On the other hand, there have also been a lot of famous movies from the horror genre showing junk yards as the dwelling of demonic and demented villains (almost always toting a menacing axe or a chainsaw and sometimes with a hunger for human meat).

Now if you’re worried about walking into a junkyard of no return, set your mind at ease; for the salvage yards of the real world are a place of happiness. It’s a place where a thrifty father takes his son to get his first car. Its a place where a young car enthusiast goes to get his first V8 to experiment on, and a place you can go to, in order to find just about anything you need regarding vehicles. Whether you want to repair your truck, restore a classic or if you’re just having fun with your vehicle, a trip to the local salvage yard could not only get you the desired parts but it could also keep that bank roll in your pocket from dissipating completely.

Salvaging the world

Described at its basest level, salvage yards are a considerable expanse of barren land used for storing (and sometimes recycling) old, decommissioned and scrapped cars (bikes, trucks, etc.). Auto recyclers and salvage yards provide dismantle old vehicles, test and sort out all parts which are working and undamaged, these parts are then cleaned (good companies use environmentally safe techniques) and stocked in their inventories. Parts may alternatively be recycled and restored to condition. These parts are then made available to customers who want a cheaper alternative to originals. Reliable salvage yards will only stock parts which have been tested and proven to be in good working condition and, if they happen to have a few in worn out conditions, they will inform you beforehand of the possible consequences of buying these.

Going the yard

When buying parts from a salvage yard, it is very important to make sure the yard itself has a good reputation. Before you actually go to the yard, check them out online, ask people (customer response is a great way to know the true nature of a company) and canvas the area. Only when you are satisfied that the company is a reliable one, should you go ahead and buy a part from them.

Good companies often provide warranty on their products, so you know these products will last and not snap on the first run. Cities all over the country have reliable and reputed salvage yards (Minneapolis, MN being no exception).

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10 Winter Survival Tips for Pets

Posted on November 22, 2011 by avepii1710

With winter fast approaching we also see the arrival of some very cold days and even chillier nights. Winter is a cosy time for sitting by fires and rugging up with a warm cup of tea. However avoiding the cold isn’t as easy for our pets and can be a very challenging time for them as they are faced with possible flea infestations, accidental poisonings, arthritis and general discomfort with the change of season. That is why it’s so important that pet owners are aware of the problems that may arise and the precautions that they will need to put in place. The 10 Winter survival tips will help your pet stay happy, warm and safe this winter.

Survival Tip #1: Treat your pet for fleas all year round

As the temperature drops many owners believe that fleas die off and using flea control is no longer necessary. This is a common misconception as a warm heated home provides the ideal environment for fleas to breed and it is crucial that flea control is a year round commitment. Pets should be treated every month to ensure they remain protected 365 days a year.

Survival Tip #2: Provide your pet with extra warmth

When we start to feel the cold we put on extra layers – we wear jumpers and socks, and if it’s really cold, we put on gloves and a beanie. We also make sure that our kids are warm and cover them up with extra layers of clothes – but what do we do for our pets? Many pets are just not suited to the cooler weather and like us, will be a lot more comfortable in a warm winter coat that can protect them from the elements.

There are coats designed for dogs of all sizes and needs, with coats for indoor dogs that are lightweight and warm (the WeatherBeeta Buddy Dog Coat), to coats for outdoor dogs living in harsher conditions that are strong and waterproof (the WeatherBeeta Landa Dog Coat), as well as there being a coat for every climate or situation in between.

Survival Tip #3: Be cautious when using poison baits for rodents

Every year rats and mice invade properties in search of shelter in the cooler months, leading to an increased use of baits and poisons in winter.

These poisons can pose a great risk to our pets if eaten and can lead to a decreased appetite, blood stained urine, blood stained discharge from mouth or back end, breathing difficulties, and can cause them to collapse or even lead to sudden death.

Make sure all bait blocks and pellets are placed in bait stations to guard against the accidental poisoning of children and pets. If your pet shows any signs of being poisoned seek professional asdive immediately.

Survival Tip #4: Moderate your pets food intake

Just like humans, pets use energy to create body heat, and in winter may require extra calories to maintain a comfortable warmth. This means that if you live in the colder parts of Australia then you may need to increase the size of your pet’s meals by a small amount to help them to stay healthy. It is important not to overdo it though as this may make it hard for them to lose the weight in the warmer months, so I would recommend just a small increase of up to 10% if you feel it is necessary. You may also want to check with your veterinarian to decide if your pet requires any additional nutritional intake.

Survival Tip #5: Provide a warm shelter

When the weather starts getting cooler, most pets would love nothing more than to come inside and curl up in a nice warm spot in the house, but this may not always be possible and pets that spend long periods of time outside will need to have adequate shelter and warmth to protect them.

A good kennel needs to be strong, waterproof and insulated and should be elevated off the ground and away from any wind draughts. The kennel should also be large enough for your pet to stand up and turn around inside, but small enough that it will retain their body heat.

To add extra warmth you can line your pet’s shelter with an old blanket or bedding. It is important to remember to ensure that any sheets or blankets do not become damp or dirty and that they are changed regularly to make sure that fleas are not allowed to breed. The WeatherBeeta Travel Bed and WeatherBeeta Fleece Throw are a great idea as they can both be easily washed and kept clean.

Survival Tip #6: Provide adequate water

When the mercury is down and pets are not as active as they usually are, many owners forget to check that their pets have enough water. But no matter what time of year it is, it is important to make sure that your pets have access to clean fresh water whenever they need a drink.

Pets need to be kept hydrated in every temperature and by leaving fresh water out it will encourage them to keep drinking even when they are not feeling as thirsty.

Survival Tip #7: Be aware of signs of arthritis

As pets get older they become more susceptible to the effects of arthritis and in the colder months of winter they may begin to show early signs of onset. If your pet is having trouble getting up or laying down, climbing the stairs, or has started to snap or cry when picked up, you should visit your veterinarian for advice.

There are many new arthritis treatments now available including over-the-counter supplements such as Joint Powder for Dogs, Joint Guard and Sashas Blend, which are all high in glucosamine and other ingredients which help to control and manage arthritis. In severe cases veterinarians may need to prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs for your pet.

Remember, NEVER give your pet human prescription medication or over-the-counter medications without consulting your veterinarian first!

Survival Tip #8: Be cautious of winter hiding spots

Many pets – cats in particular – can become extremely crafty in their search for warmth, and can turn every day household objects such as a warm car engine, clothes-dryer or fireplace into a perfectly snug sleeping spot. Pet owners should be vigilant in the colder weather to make sure that they know where their pets are before starting their car’s engine or closing the door and turning the dryer on.

A great idea is to set up a cosy, cat basket near a heat source, lined with a warm blanket. This will be an ideal place for your pets to curl up to and you will be able to rest assured that you will always know that your pet is resting safely in their favourite spot.

Survival Tip #9: Pet-safe your electrical devices

On a cold day nothing could be better for a pet than to snuggle up next to a warm heater in the living room and settle in for a long nap, but when it comes to electronics and pets, owners need to be very careful.

Firstly there is a large danger that an unsupervised pet could knock over a portable heater and cause a house fire and secondly, if they get too close to the heat source they can run the risk of being burnt or singed.

There is also the risk that they could chew through the electrical cords so it is important that pets are supervised at all times.

Survival Tip #10: Exercise your pets

Let’s face it, some mornings we just don’t feel like getting up in the cold and going for a run. But that doesn’t mean that we should make out pets miss out on their daily exercise. Pets that are cooped up inside for long periods of time become restless and can begin to display unwanted behavioural patterns.

It is important that your pets get at least one hour of exercise each day, even through the colder months, and to do this you may need to get creative. If it really is too cold to go outside then maybe you could play a few games with your pets inside – if you have enough room.

Games can include running up and down the stairs, hide-and-seek, tug-of-war, fetch and blowing pet-safe bubbles. There are also many great pet toys that are designed to keep your pets active and entertained.

Remember that exercise will also help keep up your pet’s body temperature and maintain their mental and physical health.

Follow the survival tips and let your pet be just as cosy as you throughout the whole of winter!

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