Beautiful Eyes

They say that eyes are the windows to the soul, so many women take extra care to show off their souls. Extra care usually involves cosmetics that enhance and define. Here are some types of products that enhance the eyes effectively.

Eye Shadow: For most women, searching for traditional eye shadows had you going through rows and rows for the perfect colors. Today there are a whole bunch of choices no matter what your eye color is. New to today’s offerings include lotions and dustings.

Mascara: There are plenty of things to consider when you choose mascara. Depending on your eyelashes and what you are looking for, there are plenty of considerations. Whether you are looking to lengthen, thicken, darken or need mascara that is waterproof, there are dozens of choices available.

Eyeliner: Remember with eyeliner too much is a bad thing. A little eyeliner properly applied is all that is needed to enhance those eyes. Take note of your complexion when choosing an eyeliner.

As with all make up, it is important to take your time and experiment on what looks best. Different outfits, hairstyles, accessories and even seasons call for a modifications and a different look.

Wine FAQ

When it comes to wine, the more you know, the more you can enjoy. To some, wine is just fancy grape juice, but to other’s wine can be so complex that the more you know, the more you can appreciate. This is why connoisseurs of wine take everything regarding wine very seriously. If you starting or have a small collection of wine, here are some tips to enjoy your bottles.

Most people open a brand new bottle of wine only to pour a glass or two. How do make wine last longer? Most wine can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days once it is opened. However, the cork must be returned to the bottle immediately after opening. You can pour the wine in a smaller bottle and cork it. The smaller the bottle the less oxygen and impurities will be present to spoil the wine. There are products on the market that can extend the life of wine. One product is a vacuum device that sucks all the oxygen out of the bottle and corks it tightly. Lastly there are inert gases that are used to fill the remaining of the wine bottle keeping out any oxygen. Usually this technique can be costly and often reserved for more expensive bottles of wine.

Another commonly asked question is at what temperature should wine be served. Well that depends on the type of wine. White wine, especially light white wine should be served at about 45 degrees. Fuller white wine can be served at a higher temperature at around 55 degrees. Red wines are served at around 65. Many people however do like there red wine a little cooler at maybe 60.

What should I do if during the opening process pieces of the cork fall into the wine? Not to worry, if very small pieces fall into the wine, it should not affect the taste, however if larger pieces or chunks fall in, just use a wine decanter. Salute!

Housebreaking your Puppy

Many people bring a new puppy into their homes and expect the puppy to be housebroken immediately. Most puppies must reach the age of about 3 months before they can understand when and where the proper place is to relieve themselves. Most puppies go to the bathroom about 6 times a day, usually right after a meal. It is important that once your puppy finishes a meal, it should be placed in an area with hard floors or outside for a walk where it won’t cause any mess.

Once a dog is about 3 months old, you are able to housebreak the dog effectively. It is important to understand a little dog psychology. Most dogs want to make their owner happy. If a dog goes to the bathroom in the house and more than a few minutes have passed, the dog won’t be able to understand that the act of going to the bathroom in the house is wrong. They only understand that the mess is wrong. It is important to catch your dog in the act and use a strong tone of voice to show your disapproval. After a few times you dog will understand that the act of going to the bathroom in the house is wrong.

Please note that it is not necessary to hit your dog or get overly excited, all that is necessary is a strong firm tone. If your dog consistently is having problems relieving itself, it may be due to a medical condition. You should consult your veterinarian.

Poker Programs that Increase Your Chances at Winning the Pot

Poker has always been popular, and online poker is one of the fastest growing niches on the internet. Many people love to play poker for hours and with a host of poker games, players and websites offering a different experience, it is very easy to get hooked.

Many people have taken their poker games to new levels. There are several entrepreneurs that have made huge sums of money from computer analysis software which a player can use to figure out the odds of other player’s cards while playing poker online. Although maybe not the most honest way to play poker, this game has never had a reputation of honesty. This tool gives the holder a huge advantage over others playing and can result in huge pots of money won.

There are other tools that actually play for you, taking the game out of human hands. They are sometimes called poker bots. Many poker sites have caught on and are on the look out for poker bots, but most poker bots continue to play uninhibited. Lastly there are new types of ways to analyze other player’s cards. Some sites swear their products will practically guarantee thousands of dollars of month and some of them have shown promising results.

So if you’re a poker player or someone looking to make a few dollars, do a little research into some of the poker tools available.

Magic Revealed

Have you ever watched your favorite magician on TV and wonder “How did they do that?” Well now there are resources that teach you how to do the very tricks that have astounded millions of people.

Many people love street magic, the style of magic that is performed on the spur of the moment, not on a stage but right on the street with regular people. It’s very difficult to do plenty of the smoke and mirrors, and fantasy tricks that are a major part of Las Vegas types of performance on the street. However, street magic possibly astounds an audience more than at a show because they directly participate in the magic and are less likely to expect any special effects.

One of the most famous street magicians around is David Blaine. Millions of people were awed by his street magic ability. He actually made the whole medium popular again. David Blaine has been know to do wildly popular big tricks, but he is just as well known for his card tricks, mental abilities to magically read peoples minds and of course his signature trick- levitation.

David Blaine actually freaks people out with his magical ability to levitate right in front of you only a few feet away. Most people are amazed that he floats 3 or 4 inches in the air right on the street. They see it with their own eyes and know there are no wires or smoke and mirrors involved. They are absolutely astounded

For magicians in training there are a few sites willing to give away the secrets of famous magicians for a price. But the look on people’s faces when a person levitates in front of you is absolutely priceless.

What’s Your Sign?

During the 1970’s, what’s your Sign referring to your astrological sign was a huge pick up line. Even now, single women and some single men still consult the stars to find their true love.

Astrology is a big deal in the dating world. For many singles, compatibility is on the top of their list for finding a partner. Many singles check their horoscopes daily and there are many services that provide love and relationship advice. Many dating services include the astrological sign for participants to determine if they are a possible match.

Astrology is big business. You can do a search on your favorite search engine and fine hundreds if not thousands of viable horoscope options. Many sites charge for a relationship analysis that takes into consideration the compatibility of you and your possible mate. Other sites offer personalized astrological charts for you and your partner that look down the road and analyze a relationship. They compile you and your partner’s dates of birth, place of birth and time of birth and analyze them against the stars for a more in depth and personalized approach. So if your currently in the dating scene, make sure your know your sign and which signs are compatible in a long term relationship.

Suffering from Depression

Feelings of sadness are common, but for some of us the sadness lingers. If you have been in a state of sadness for more than several weeks, you may be suffering from depression.

What is depression? Depression is a categorized as a state of sadness that lingers for more than 2 weeks. Depression although sometimes difficult to diagnose apart from normal sadness is usually associated with the following symptoms.

Many depression sufferers see a change in their sleep patterns. For many people they may be up late at night, get little sleep or conversely sleep too much. Sufferers also experience a noticeable loss of appetite and weight. This weight loss is not due to a diet or regiment of exercise but mainly in the person not having any urge to eat. They might be feeling irritability, lose their concentration frequently and have feelings of hopelessness. They might stop participating in activities, that brought much joy to them in the past.

However, treatment is a bright spot in depression. There are many treatments available to depression sufferers. And an extremely large majority of depression sufferers respond well to these treatments. Most treatments are pharmaceutical drugs that require a prescription. If you or a loved one shows signs of depression, it is advisable to seek a consultation with a physician or psychiatrist for diagnosis and treatment.

It’s Time to Buy a Big Screen Television

Now that football season has begun, the small television set in the family room just won’t do. With plenty of ads in the circular every weekend, it is hard to resist the urge of a nice big TV set. Here are some of your options.

First things first; Do you have the room for a large TV set? If you’re living in a small apartment or your rooms are oddly shaped you might be doing yourself a disservice. Make sure the television you buy is the right size. A rule of thumb is for a 60 inch screen, the closest distance is around seven feet.

There are four types of TV’s: Your basic Cathode Ray Tube TV, which delivers bright pictures, are reliable but can be boxy and take up space. Plasma screen TV’s are super thin at only inches wide apiece. They produce picture with the use of special gases. They can be hung on a wall saving valuable space, but are still pricey. However the prices have been dropping. LCD’s TV’s are extremely similar to flat screen computer monitors. Liquid crystal Displays are extremely thin, but can become very costly at large screen sizes. Although they deliver a great picture, viewing at angles can sometimes lower the quality of the picture. The last type of TV is Rear Projection which can be just as bulky as CRT, but recent designs offer slimmer, stylish models. The picture quality can be good, but may not be bright enough in a very sunny room.

So take a look at the type of TV that fits your room, specifications and budget and you’ll be on your way to enjoying the next big game.

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Get Rid of Your Cold Sores

If you suffer from cold sores, here is some information that will help you inform you on this ailment and also give you some tips to treat it. Unfortunately, cold sores are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus. This virus is usually activated by a cold, stress in ones life and over-exposure to the sun.

. Most cold sores are painful and uncomfortable. They usually last from about seven to fourteen days. However, if treated effectively you can limit their length and discomfort. Here are some tips:

• Use a petroleum based product that protects the sore from irritation
• Be careful what you eat. You may notice that salts and acids actually cause pain. For instance salty French fries or snacks can irritate the sore causing pain and discomfort
• Many women, who suffer from cold sores, try to cover it up with make up. This usually causes irritation and makes the healing process longer
• Since over-exposure to the sun can cause an outbreak of cold sores, it is best to use a lip balm that has a SPF rating for the sun
• Try to rid yourself of stress. While difficult to do, the more stress you experience the more probability of a cold sore appearing
• Do not kiss or share any items that come into contact with your cold sores. Cold sores can be transferred from one person to another

If you are experiencing an outbreak of cold sores, you may also want to look into a host of products that treat cold sores. These products can lessen the discomfort and time that it takes a sore to heal. If you continue to have problems or your sores are severe, it is always best to consult with a physician.

Download Movies Legally

If you love to watch movies, but don’t want to travel to the video store or wait for it to be delivered to your mail box, there is now an easy solutions for people seeking instant gratification.

Yes, you can probably go to many of the peer to peer sites and illegally download movies off the web, but be aware not only is it illegal to download copyrighted movies off these services, but you may be downloading low quality pictures with horrible sound or even worse Spyware and malicious computer programs. So what can person seeking immediate movie gratification do?

There is now a host of legal movie downloading sites promising to download high quality movies fast, effectively and inexpensively. Many sites allow you to download the newest releases for only a few bucks. Keep in mind that you will need a broadband modem; some of these files are huge and can take a couple of hours to download. There are however other types of services that sell subscriptions and allow you to download many movies all for one low price. There servers are usually quick and the quality of the movies is excellent.

So if you need to see a particular movie and it can’t wait, take a look at some of the movie downloading services. You will be relaxing, and entertained in no time.

Bartending, Not Only a Great Career

If you go to a bar, club, or wedding functions, you will see plenty of people trying to get the bartenders attention. After all, he or she will be doling out those wonderful concoctions that make the party much more of a fun experience. You might wonder, how difficult is it to be behind the bar? The answer to that question is not that difficult at all.

Many people don’t realize that there is no magic to bartending. I have to admit that if you would like to do drink tricks such as seen in cocktail or a snazzy upscale bar then there is plenty to practice and learn. But if you want to make a great drink for friends or even work at your local bar or club, you can be behind the bar in no time.

What many people don’t recognize is that bartending is mainly about presentation. There are many drinks available but depending on your friends or your clientele, there are less than about 100 that you will need to know. Most bartenders know much more, just in case, but for the large majority 100 drinks would be pretty good. In most bars, there’s always a recipe guide in case of a special request.

Besides learning the basics of pouring mixing and shaking and types of liquors and ingredients, the real talent is putting all this together and delivering a seemingly perfect drink. It really isn’t that difficult. There are plenty of bartending schools that charge about $300 to $700 for classes. But for most people interested in bartending it’s usually not necessary. Many bartenders learn there trade by recipe books, bartending guides, and being around the bar and other bartenders. So for a great career or hobby, not to mention a great way to impress a girl or guy, take a look at bartending.

Brook Trout Fishing

Many people love to fish for Trout, and Brook Trout is extremely popular among the fishing community. Here are some great tips when fishing for Brook Trout.

Brook Trout can be found in the cooler waters about 55 degrees or colder. They are migratory so they are constantly swimming up and down the stream to find the best place to reproduce. Since these trout like the cooler waters use common sense and the seasonal changes to dictate where to find them. For instance, in the summer months, stay away from the warmer waters and travel to lower parts of the stream where the waters are cooler. In the early spring where some parts of the stream are extremely cold move upstream where the water tends to be a bit warmer but still in their comfortable temperature range.

Like Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout tend to bite at smaller spinners. Brook Trout also bite at lots of natural bait such as worms, and insects such as grasshoppers and others. These types of bait will tend to have the best results.

If you catch a Brook Trout, be careful on how you handle them. There skin has a protective layer of slime. If you wipe off this slime and throw them back into the water they may be more prone to infections.

Your Home DVD Movie Collection

DVD’s are a great way to watch movies and video. In a little less than a decade the DVD player and DVD have invaded the home of practically anyone with a television set. With so many entertainment choices available on DVD, it is hard to resist watching your favorite movie, seeing and listening to your favorite music videos or transferring your older video collection to this updated medium. There are even video cameras that now shoot and record directly to DVD. With so much of today’s media bought and created on DVD it is extremely important to be able to make a safe back up copy just in case your original media is damaged. We back up our important computer programs, why not our important media files on DVD.

There are many programs available to copy your original DVD media, making an exact copy on a recordable DVD. The only equipment necessary is a computer with a readable/writable DVD drive. Many of today’s computers come equipped with these types of drives. You can also purchase a stand alone readable/writable drive for less than $100.

Most DVD copy programs allow you to copy any DVD. So whether you own a large collection that you want to make a duplicate in the case the originals are damaged or if you have plenty of home made videos that you would like to send to friends these software programs allow you fast and easy duplication. Although probably not legal in many circumstances, many people do use this software to make copies of movies that have been rented or borrowed from friends to make copies for their own personal use. These uses are not advised by the software companies. But for fast, super easy copying of your DVD’s you can not go wrong with one of the high quality software products.

In the Market for a Digital Camera

If you go anywhere these days, whether it’s for vacation, a birthday party or a park you will see plenty of people pointing and clicking their digital cameras. Digital cameras are beginning to outnumber traditional cameras due to their ease of use, quality and as many say there best feature the ability to see instantly what picture you just shot.

There are plenty of places to buy a quality digital camera. There is large selection at your local electronics warehouse or neighborhood store. Many digital cameras have dropped in price over the past few years while the quality and features have improved. Each camera is different, but they all usually provide an extremely fast and easy way to point and shoot. There are so many features that unless you read the manual you probably won’t realize that they exist.

For amateur photographers that enjoy taking photos as a hobby, you will probably like to buy a handbook or guide with information on how to get the most out of your digital camera. Remember, digital photography is not necessarily the same as traditional photography. Not only are the cameras different but techniques, lighting and processing of the files are different as well.

Important Things to Know When Buying a Used Car

If you’re in the market for buying a used car, it can be extremely frustrating when trying to determine if the car is mechanically safe and sound. Although more and more cars are being sold used because they are off lease, or have been traded in for something new or more practical to the ex-owner there are still used cars that are less than desirable. We have all heard the saying that buying a used car is just buying another’s persons headache. This still remains the case. You should be alert when buying from a used car salesman or a private seller. How do you know what you’re getting into is not a lemon. The good news is that there are plenty of services available that can help you make a wise and prudent decision.

Some used car services help you make a decision by checking into the past of the car. With the use of a Vehicle Identification Number, (VIN #) the vehicle history can be pulled up. You can usually tell if the car has been in a flood, a major accident or stolen. These services are relatively inexpensive and can be worth their price in gold if it stops you from buying a clunker.

Other important services are guides available through the internet that tells you exactly what to look for when buying a used car. What questions to ask, how to determine the reliability of a car, what problems are most common with a specific car, etc. These guides are priceless because they are excellent in spotting a car that may not be reliable and a seller that may be untrustworthy. So if you’re in the market for a used car, it is wise to take a look at these services before you put down thousands of your hard earned money only to buy something worthless.

More Uses for Your iPOD

Well for the millions of people that own an Apple iPOD, finding great uses for them is not all that difficult. Yes, your iPOD plays great music as you can download or transfer your favorite tunes extremely easily with Apples music service iTunes. But newer iPOD’s and of course the next generation of iPOD’s called NANO let users really get their dollars worth.

NANO for example includes a 1.5 color screen. On a super small iPOD that is about the size of a business card and the width of a pencil- this is totally incredible the amount of technology that goes into these little gadgets. Not only can you share your favorite tunes with your friends, but a host of pictures too.

If you think pictures are great, how about a calendar and the ability to keep contacts in your iPOD. It synchs with software such as Microsoft outlook so you can easily transfer hundreds of contacts in a relatively short time. This way the next time you’re listening to your NANO, you won’t miss that important business meeting.

For travelers, it is extremely light weight, only 1.5 ounces. So it is great to take the next time you’re in Europe and with the handy World Clock you will always know what time it is in Rome or back in your hometown. So if you want your iPOD to do much more than just play music, your prayers have been answered.

Cellular Phone Ring Tones

It used to be that when one’s cell phone started ringing in the mall, restaurant or in school, you would hear only a few types of ring tones. Well, now that has definitely changed. Cell phones have become more complex and capable of more memory making ring tones seem like commercials for MTV.

Recent cell phones on the market are able to play a variety of musical ring tones which sound close to mp3 quality. Many phones now allow you to download mp3’s directly into the phone’s memory and play a song as a ring tone. If you would love to hear your favorite tune instead of the boring old ring tone, then there are a few things to consider.

You can either download musical ring tones by your regular cellular phone service, other websites that deliver content to your phone and by software that you can purchase which downloads music that you already own or have created. Usually downloading from your phone service is the most expensive option. There are a host of ring tone website’s that also offer downloads they usually charge considerably less and have a bigger variety of songs in their catalogues. But for people that already own a huge mp3 collection or would like to create their own tunes, then Ring Tone Software is a great option. These computer programs are usually easy to use and inexpensive considering what some services charge for one ring tone. Many people with ring tone software have a new ring tone daily for pennies a day. So if you’re bored with your phone, try a new tone.

Pay As You Go; The Legal Way to Download Mp3’s

Many of us have one time or another downloaded our favorite song from the internet. Even though this might not have been the most honest way to listen to music, at the time it seemed like the only way for instant gratification. However, times have changed and music companies are cracking down and suing thousands of people for illegal music downloads. Today, you don’t have to worry anymore about being sued for instant gratification. There are plenty of legitimate sites available that allow you to download your favorite song quickly and most importantly inexpensively.

Pay as you go mp3 download services has been made famous by iTunes, which is Apple’s answer to getting great music on their iPOD’s fast and easy. iTunes is a huge hit, delivering millions of songs to iPOD’s every year. iTunes cost about $.99 a song and about $9.99 for an album, but remember the reason that you started downloading songs in the first place. Many albums only have two or three great tracks on them anyway. Most people opt to buy a couple of songs instead of spend $20 bucks at a record store for an entire album that is mostly a stinker. If you think $.99 is too much, there are plenty of services that sell mp3’s even cheaper, from Walmart, to emusic to a bunch of smaller services that are not widely known. You can usually find mp3’s for pennies on a dollar. It is important to do a little research and check out websites and advertising. You may find songs for $.10 to $.20 a piece.