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<title><![CDATA[The Panasonic TX-L32S10 - Full HD TV in a household]]></title>
<link>http://adeleakendraade.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/the-panasonic-tx-l32s10-full-hd-tv-in-a-household/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Panasonic TX-L32S10 is one of the latest models ranging from entry-level Panasonic high-definiti]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p> The Panasonic TX-L32S10 is one of the latest models ranging from entry-level Panasonic high-definition television. However, it comes with some features normally found only much more expensive models, making it more attractive to those who have a fairly tight budget, but they also want to have a decent home theater system. </p>
<p> Far the most important part of the screen, despite the relatively modest price of about six hundred pounds at most, which is fullyHigh definition. With a resolution of 1080p is more than high-definition ready, because the vast majority of entry-level flat-screen TV. </p>
<p> This means that not only can you expect much higher quality than standard high-definition ready television sets, but the proof is also much more in the future. For six hundred pounds is still a lot &#39;of money, is to make sure that you are the best value that you want to achieve. </p>
<p> In general, if you are on avery limited budget, it is generally not advisable to buy the compromise version of a flat-screen TV, namely, that the only high-definition ready. The picture quality is strong compared to the full version challenged. Moreover, they are often not much cheaper than this model. </p>
<p> Panasonic has long been known to make very good quality flat-panel LCD and the screen is no exception. Meeting high quality construction and a long list of usefulFeatures and connectivity options, it is certain that the market that meet towards the end. </p>
<p> The screen has some useful built-in software that changing the image to get the most from certain types of media such as games or just watching movies can be calibrated. With different settings to change the color temperature, you can change the screen to meet your individual needs. </p>
<p> One problem is that always plagued the LCD technology is the lack ofbe able to create really good black. However, while no picture on the market today it is possible to achieve the full unity, this screen is to conclude with certainty, so that all the rich color and high quality. </p>
<p> The screen also has a number of ways in. These are the colors and contrast, depending on the nature of what we see now, to change the construction. For example, the cinema mode is, as expected, optimized for watching movies. This focuses on improvingThe colors, like skin tones and generally improve the quality of the images in the round. These modes can be easily changed with the click of a button on the remote. </p>
<p> In conclusion, if you&#39;re not spending a huge amount of money or get a very large screen, Panasonic Viera TX-L32S10 high-definition television without a doubt one of the best decisions that are currently on the market today. For the money spent, you will not be disappointed, because it has a wealth of featuresand quality that is often only found on more expensive products. </p>
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<title><![CDATA[re-purposing project, need ideas..]]></title>
<link>http://unionvalehome.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/re-purposing-project-need-ideas/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:28:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>unvlmom</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[I have 2 old style medicine cabinets I received off Craigslist. I have this vision of somehow using ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I have 2 old style medicine cabinets I received off <a href="http://www.craigslist.org">Craigslist</a>.</p>
<p>I have this vision of somehow using them to create an activity center or a message center or something&#8230;</p>
<p>Hoping some of my blog friends/ readers can help me come up with something&#8230; Here is a stock photo to give you an idea of what I am dealing with&#8230;</p>
<p><img class="alignleft" title="medicine cabinet" src="http://image.faucet.com/prodimages/kohler/CLC1526FS.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" />I have glass shelves that can go inside or since the inside is metal I can use it for magnets&#8230;</p>
<p>I stopped at ReStore the other day and found white tiles  up to 12 x12 and thought I could put a white tile on the front (mirror) along with some cork and create a message center&#8230; But not sure what to use the inside for &#8230;</p>
<p>My other thought was a magnetic activity center but not sure how the mirror would work into it&#8230; I can mount it on a wall if I need to, but would prefer the &#8220;activity center&#8221; be mobile somehow&#8230;</p>
<p>Any ideas?  Don&#8217;t worry if you can&#8217;t think of something, I have a few other finds that I&#8217;m hoping someone will be able to inspire me on&#8230;</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Machine Gun Under My Foot]]></title>
<link>http://lisadiamond.wordpress.com/2010/01/04/machine-gun-under-my-foot/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Lisa Diamond</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[I never thought I would be taking a photo of a machine gun, or worse, a picture of the bottom of my ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I never thought I would be taking a photo of a machine gun, or worse, a picture of the bottom of my foot &#8211; but here it is.  I put on my socks, then my slippers, and stood up to walk, and felt something on the bottom of my foot.  So I took off my slipper and sock, and took a photo of what was on the bottom of my foot.  Nice machine gun lighting.</p>
<p><a href="http://lisadiamond.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/foot-gun-copy1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1328" title="foot gun copy" src="http://lisadiamond.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/foot-gun-copy1.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="455" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[New Year’s Resolutions Template Library ]]></title>
<link>http://blog.lifespace.com/2010/01/03/new-year%e2%80%99s-resolutions-template-library/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lifespacecommunity</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[New Years Resolutions Template Library (2010)  2010 is here, allowing us to reflect on what went rig]]></description>
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</span></a><a href="http://www.lifespace.com/Publication.aspx?ID=7315"><img src="http://lifespacecommunity.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/010410_0203_newyearsres1.jpg" alt="" align="left" /></a><a href="http://www.lifespace.com/Publication.aspx?ID=7315"><span style="color:black;font-size:10pt;text-decoration:underline;"><strong>New Years Resolutions Template Library</strong></span></a><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;"><em> (2010) <img src="http://lifespacecommunity.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/010410_0203_newyearsres2.png" alt="" /><img src="http://lifespacecommunity.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/010410_0203_newyearsres3.png" alt="" /></em></span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12pt;"><br />
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:13pt;">2010 is here, allowing us to reflect on what went right (and not so right) last year and to wipe the slate clean and reinvent ourselves for the new year. And just imagine how you will feel Dec 31, 2010, having set and achieved the major goals you declared today. LifeSpace is your partner and coach in achieving your goals and living a life you truly love.<br />
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:13pt;">Getting started is so easy, too. All you have to do is register/login to LifeSpace and then select from our pre-built templates below that contain all the steps and supporting research you will ever need. Or, simply create a blank goal and add your own steps.</span><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12pt;"><br />
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:13pt;">Once you have your goals set up, LifeSpace becomes the single place to track everything you are working on in your life. Use the dashboard (after logging in) to access everything you need. You will find inspirational articles every day, a list of your most active goals, the top actions you should be focusing on now, and any notices you need to be aware of. If you would like to focus on a single goal, simply drill into the goal for all the details.<br />
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:13pt;">The first step in having a great 2010 is to establish your goals. To achieve a truly balanced life, we recommend you choose one or two goals in each of the 5 sections below. Simply click on any template below to get started.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#003366;font-size:10pt;">Finance<br />
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<p><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;">This is a step-by-step guide to improving your resume (or creating a new one). We have attached several great articles to support this process. The template is set to be completed in a week, but there is no reason you can&#8217;t get it done in a day or two.</span></td>
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<td style="padding:5px;" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.lifespace.com/Template.aspx?ID=8781"><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;"><strong>Reduce Credit Card Debt (Detail)</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12pt;"><br />
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<p><span style="color:#003366;font-size:10pt;">Fitness<br />
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<td style="padding:5px;" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.lifespace.com/Template.aspx?ID=7838"><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;"><strong>Eat Healthier with Superfoods &#8211; 6 weeks (Detail)</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12pt;"><br />
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<td style="padding:5px;" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.lifespace.com/Template.aspx?ID=6646"><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;"><strong>Jumpstart My Fitness Program (Basic)</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12pt;"><br />
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<p><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;">This is a basic, 3 week program to kick start your fitness. It is designed to get you started. After you get in the right mindset, we encourage you to load a more advanced fitness templates.</span></td>
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<p><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;">This template contains many important links to help you research and plan for your quit day as well as daily resources during the entire quit week. Choosing a quit day 3 weeks out gives you plenty of time to plan for the big day.</span></td>
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<td style="padding:5px;" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.lifespace.com/Template.aspx?ID=8612"><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;"><strong>Run a Half-Marathon (Detail)</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12pt;"><br />
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<p><span style="color:#003366;font-size:10pt;">Family<br />
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<td style="padding:5px;" valign="middle"><a href="http://www.lifespace.com/Template.aspx?ID=8424"><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;"><strong>Household Junk Purge (Basic)</strong></span></a><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12pt;"><br />
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<p><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;">It&#8217;s time to lighten the load and clean house. Storing junk in every closet, drawer and cabinet for the day that will never come just doesn&#8217;t feel good. So let&#8217;s go through everything do a purge. You and a local charity will be happy you did so.</span></td>
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<p><span style="color:#003366;font-size:10pt;">Fun<br />
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<title><![CDATA[01.03.2010 Everything In Its Place]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:40:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Today is the last day of our family vacation at home, and tomorrow it&#8217;s back to work and daycare for the three of us. It is a day for taking down the <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2739/4241772582_031b478f27_b.jpg" target="_blank">Christmas decorations</a>, sweeping up all of the (many, many) <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2730/4241772792_f3f2069fb9_b.jpg" target="_blank">needles</a> because I insist on a real tree, getting the laundry done, doing some cooking for the week, and generally doing the tidying up that we so decadently let go over our break.</p>
<p>It was satisfying to take down the tree, freeing up a few precious square feet of floor space that we forgot we had, and letting the <a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4241773138_ae30a18fae_b.jpg" target="_blank">sunshine </a>pour in through the unblocked windows. Ahem. It was also nice to get the new toys put away, decrumb surfaces, and give the bathroom a much-needed cleaning.</p>
<p>Will this be the post where I find the fabulous in cleaning my toilet? No, no it will not. I might never write that post.</p>
<p>This is the post where I discuss what a fabulous thing it is to set about completing a task like housecleaning, and along the way you are able to put your hands on everything you need. Laundry detergent? Check. Working vaccuum? Check. Proper cleaning supplies for all surfaces? Check. Ingredients for the meal I want to prepare? Check. Willing helpers? <a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4241837458_8c72648461_b.jpg" target="_blank">Check</a>.</p>
<p>The phenomenon described above is not an everyday occurrence around the Fabulous household, and I think the factors that contributed to it deserve some individual attention, in the form of a numbered list.</p>
<p>1) <strong>We live in a place where there are items that are readily available and affordable to make these tasks more pleasant and time-efficient.</strong> I think that it is not realistic or helpful to be so relentlessly positive that I reframe every undesirable chore and action by looking at it in this context (&#8220;I shouldn&#8217;t complain about cleaning cat vomit off the rug! At least I have a rug, and can afford food for my cat to binge on and purge!&#8221;), but I am grateful for it nonetheless.</p>
<p>2) <strong>We have the financial means to shop in bulk, and the storage space to keep large amounts of things on hand.</strong> I like the environmental, economical, and time saving features of buying things in large quantities. While I will not claim to know what it&#8217;s like to live in abject poverty, there were cash-strapped days in my not-so-distant past where my fellow grad assistant roommate and I had no money for groceries (though we did have a breadmaker and mix and some fancy jam that carried us through &#8211; strange times). I certainly wasn&#8217;t in a position until recently to outlay any sort of money on a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Charlies-Soap-Laundry-Powder-Bucket/dp/B001E6R0NO" target="_blank">huge tub of laundry detergent</a>, nor did I have the space to keep it in. The fact that I will probably not have to buy laundry detergent again for <em>years </em>is oddly thrilling.</p>
<p>3) <strong>My husband (should I refer to him as Mr. Fabulous? That seems a little lame) and I have made a lot of progress in the last many months on <a href="http://www.brainchildmag.com/essays/fall2006_Read.asp" target="_blank">who knows where the butter is</a>.</strong> It&#8217;s an ongoing process, but we&#8217;re in a good groove with dividing household labor 51%/49%, with both of us trying to do the 51%.</p>
<p>4) <strong>I have made big strides with overall organization and planning ahead.</strong> Please forgive my immodest moment, but I take some pride in this. In a lot of areas of my life I rely on my memory to get me out of jams where I have been disorganized or not planned appropriately. Sometimes, this is not possible. My first vacation that I took without my parents was in my late teens, and I went to Disneyworld with some friends. I totally neglected to pack underwear. There is no way to fake underwear. Nor is there any way to procure (adult) underwear when you are marooned in Disneyworld in 1996. With a suitcase full of cute sundresses. Fourteen years later, I have the ingredients in my cupboard to make a spontaneous cake or pot of chili, and my baby has not yet once had to go diaperless out in public. Excuse me while I go pat myself on the back.</p>
<p>So, Fabulous Thing #3: Having the means, the motivation, and the mate to set my house back in order.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[I Resolve]]></title>
<link>http://withasmile.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/i-resolve/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>withasmile</dc:creator>
<guid>http://withasmile.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/i-resolve/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The kids and I have been talking a lot about our New Year&#8217;s Resolutions. We&#8217;ve talked ab]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>The kids and I have been talking a lot about our New Year&#8217;s Resolutions. We&#8217;ve talked about the importance of setting goals and working towards them. I urged the kids to come up with a few resolutions for 2010. Here is what they each came up with, all on their own&#8230;</p>
<p>Brenna- read scriptures and go to church and be kind</p>
<p>Joshua- be as good at playing the drums as he is at wrestling and exercise every day</p>
<p>Maddie- follow Jesus and be a cheerleader</p>
<p>Braden-</p>
<p>Personally, I&#8217;ve resolved to be more committed to my personal scripture study. Prayers, both personal and family, are easy to remember. Even family scripture study is easy to accomplish each day. But my own personal scripture study is frequently bumped to the last thing on my list when it really ought to be first. It makes me sad and it needs to change. I need the strong foundation that personal scripture study brings to my day. So far in 2010, I have met my goal and studied my scriptures every single day.</p>
<p>And every year I always resolve to do better with homeschool. As the kids get older each year, I always need to &#8220;up my game&#8221; to meet their growing needs. So I resolve to be more patient and more consistent, and to make school more fun and more challenging and more rewarding than it ever has been before. I am looking forward to another great year of homeschooling!</p>
<p>I believe that Rick has set goals to study his scriptures daily also and to get in good shape- through exercise and a healthy diet- in 2010.</p>
<p>As a family, we&#8217;ve set goals to always invite the spirit into our home. We talked with the kids and explained that this can happen through service and kindness, through obedience, by keeping our home clean, and by remembering daily scripture study and prayer.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s to a great year in 2010!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Model airport]]></title>
<link>http://sahlah.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/model-airport/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sahlah</dc:creator>
<guid>http://sahlah.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/model-airport/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We have many transportation models in our home. Airplanes, buses, ships, cars and an airport. The ai]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>We have many transportation models in our home.  Airplanes, buses, ships, cars and an airport.  The airport is populated with (mostly) Herpa model airframes.  The airport itself arrived one year as did all the little ground transportation pieces.</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 510px"><img alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4238400595_437f4860fb.jpg" width="500" height="342" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A busy day at Frankfurt</p></div>
<p>It&#8217;s a fun little world of make believe.  </p>
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<title><![CDATA[Grinding coffee]]></title>
<link>http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/grinding-coffee/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:56:28 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Karin</dc:creator>
<guid>http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/grinding-coffee/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eise, quite correctly, thought that we should grind coffee manually again, in stead of electrically.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Eise, quite correctly, thought that we should grind coffee manually again, in stead of electrically. We used to do this for a while, but a few years ago we bought a good electric coffee grinder. Which we will put away for a year now&#8230; Fortunately, we did save the manual grinder!</p>
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<div id="attachment_284" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p1030360-e1262508665361.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-284" title="P1030360" src="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p1030360-e1262508665361.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Eise grinding coffee</p></div>
<div id="attachment_285" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p1030364.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-285" title="P1030364" src="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p1030364-e1262508734471.jpg?w=225" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Electric grinder waiting to be put away for a year</p></div>
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<title><![CDATA[Decluttering: home and school room]]></title>
<link>http://unionvalehome.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/decluttering-home-and-school-room/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>unvlmom</dc:creator>
<guid>http://unionvalehome.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/decluttering-home-and-school-room/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I found a blog today that really caught my attention, Mandi talks about decluttering and setting rea]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I found a <a href="http://www.organizingyourway.net/resolutions/31-days-of-organizing-for-a-better-2010-declutter">blog</a> today that really caught my attention, Mandi talks about decluttering and setting realistic goals for the year.. She set a goal to get rid of 721 things (that is an average of only 2 per day&#8230; realistic&#8230;), I got to thinking I can do that, especially since I had purged my own closet yesterday and today was working on the boys&#8217; bedroom getting ready to move their bunk bed out and put in two twin bed captain&#8217;s beds (we will be moving the dressers out this week.)&#8230; Any way, I realized in just 2 days I had managed to get rid of (donating or selling) 50 items&#8230; and the boys&#8217; room isn&#8217;t done yet&#8230; Now the next area to hit will be the classroom and the home-school closet as we have tons of things we just aren&#8217;t using and most likely won&#8217;t&#8230; So during the boys independent work time this coming week I will be purging books, workbooks, textbooks, and anything else home-school related to donate to our local co-op as well as Goodwill. Oh and I will be purging the mudroom as well (hoping to get rid of some of ceramic supplies and such&#8230; wonder if I can sell them on Craigslist&#8230;). If you are up for the challenge: <a href="http://www.organizingyourway.net/resolutions/31-days-of-organizing-for-a-better-2010-declutter">31 days of Organizing for a better 2010</a>, check out the blog.. I think it is going to help me  a lot.</p>
<p><a title="31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010" href="http://organizingyourway.net/category/resolutions" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2616" title="31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010" src="http://www.organizingyourway.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/31-Days-Button.jpg" alt="31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010" width="125" height="125" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[First ConsumeLess days, and first (micro)dilemmas]]></title>
<link>http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/first-consumeless-days-of-2010/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Karin</dc:creator>
<guid>http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/first-consumeless-days-of-2010/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re two days into our experiment! Happy new year to everybody! Making lunch to go The first ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>We&#8217;re two days into our experiment! Happy new year to everybody!</p>
<div id="attachment_276" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p1030352.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-276" title="P1030352" src="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p1030352.jpg?w=150" alt="" width="150" height="112" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Making lunch to go</p></div>
<p>The first of these days is not really worth mentioning, consumeless and sustainability-wise. We spent New Year&#8217;s Eve at friends in The Hague and New Year&#8217;s Day at Eise&#8217;s family. We went home after dinner so we didn&#8217;t have to purchase anything ourselves yesterday. We did however leave for The Hague right before lunch time on Thursday, so we brought our own sandwiches! Consumeless act number one.</p>
<p>Today was more of a day according to our new lifestyle. We did nothing special (doing some new year&#8217;s cleaning) and there were hardly any moments we had to think twice before doing something. We did buy six energy saving light bulbs to replace the last &#8216;normal&#8217; bulbs in our house. And Eise had to go to both the supermarket and the organic food store (in stead of the super market only) to buy organic ingredients for our food this weekend. We had dinner completely according to our rules: we ate pumpkin, with onions, garlic and goat&#8217;s cheese (all organic) from the oven, risotto (not organic, but we still had it in stock) and (organic) salad.</p>
<div id="attachment_277" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 160px"><a href="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p1030359.jpg"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-277" title="P1030359" src="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p1030359.jpg?w=150" alt="" width="150" height="112" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Dinner</p></div>
<p>Dinner brought us a (tiny) dilemma though. We usually leave the oven door open after taking out the food in order to let out the remaining heat. However, we have a oven/microwave oven combination which has an automatic light that switches on when the door is open. The question now is: does the heat from the oven that adds to the temperature in our kitchen outweigh the energy that is used for the light? I think not, but I&#8217;m not sure&#8230;</p>
<p>A related problem would arise (we just thought) when we want to heat something to drink. In winter, we like to drink hot apple juice with cinnamon (<a href="http://www.dewerf-leuven.be/" target="_blank">De Werf</a>-style). What would be better: heating the apple juice in the microwave oven or in a pan on the stove? We have a halogen stove, but I have no clue whether heating something on this stove requires more energy than heating it in the microwave oven.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not so easy, this applying consuming less and consuming sustainably to all aspects of our daily life!</p>
<p>A question that was asked a couple of times the last few days was how essential we thought visiting family and friends was (refering to our first <a href="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/our-rules/" target="_self">rule</a>, saying we only buy things if we really need them). We haven&#8217;t made up any rules about this except for the <a href="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/our-rules/transportation/" target="_self">transportation rules</a>. We have been thinking about this issue and decided not to make a special rule for this. The idea of this experiment was to try to live our lives as consumeless and as sustainably as possible, and our lives include visiting family and friends. Of course we will keep the transportation rules in mind all year!</p>
<p>Finally, a shocking fact I just came across reading <a href="http://www.thegreenguide.com/" target="_blank">National Geographic&#8217;s Green Guide</a> (which I found in our stack of magazines I was sorting out), related to cotton production (which we&#8217;ve dicussed in the post <a href="http://consumelessforayear.wordpress.com/2009/12/23/inspiration/" target="_self">Inspiration</a> as well): &#8220;Conventional cotton production uses more than 18 percent of the world&#8217;s pesticides&#8221;! We&#8217;re seriously considering to never buy any other cotton than organic cotton in the future. Which is not too difficult anymore. Most mainstream stores (<a href="http://www.hm.com/us/corporateresponsibility/environment/focusoncottonandtheenvironment__envworkarticle3.nhtml" target="_blank">H&#38;M</a>, <a href="http://www.c-en-a.nl/fashion/collection/bioCotton/" target="_blank">C&#38;A</a>, <a href="http://www.hema.nl/nl-nl/winkel/naturally%20hema.aspx?navmethod=menu" target="_blank">HEMA</a>) have cotton basics these days. And buying organic jeans is not difficult as well (<a href="http://www.kuyichi.com/kuyichi/?page_id=931#organic" target="_blank">Kuyichi</a>, <a href="http://www.levistrauss.com/news/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?pid=784" target="_blank">Levi&#8217;s</a>, <a href="http://www.ascensiononline.com/Brand/Lifegate.aspx?cuid=" target="_blank">Ascension</a>, and probably many more).</p>
<p>So, this really is the start of our experiment to live as consumeless and as sustainable as possible for a year. We hope to hear from all of you, so please let us know what you think of our rules, our experiences and our blog! We are happy to receive any tips and suggestions!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[A Beginners Guide to International Business]]></title>
<link>http://businesstradetips.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/a-beginners-guide-to-international-business/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>aidentenderness</dc:creator>
<guid>http://businesstradetips.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/a-beginners-guide-to-international-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[International Business is a multi-billion dollar industry in the UK alone and the international trad]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p> International <b>Business</b> is a multi-billion dollar industry in the UK alone and the international <b>trade</b> growth year. If you think your future in international <b>trade and</b> industry, here are some <b>tips</b> to help you, your own international <b>business success.</b> </p>
<p> The first step in the international <b>business</b> is to decide you want to do. You must mention the product or item that you choose,<b>Country</b> that you want to <b>trade transactions.</b> If you do not know these two things, to the embassies and consulates general and research on <b>trade with</b> your country and bring them to the goods based on the most need. In most countries, most of the capitals of the consulate is the foundation, but you may also be information can be found online on its website. </p>
<p> Own researchNational laws, in order to ensure the country&#39;s trade with no restrictions, you are interested in and <b>trade.</b> Should be limited to ensure compliance with them your plan. Study in your country licensing requirements, if any. Many products require licensing <b>trade,</b> and in your choice also depends on you can apply for their products. They should be a clear understanding of your international <b>business</b> procedures involved in taxAnd may be in your country&#39;s registration requirements of the tax department, they can contact for international <b>import and export companies.</b> </p>
<p> If you are in your international <b>business</b> standards and the licensing conditions brought about was to assess the payment method, you will need to use the financial and processing to ensure that you select the payment method for you and your partners to facilitate international cooperation. Make sure you understand how they areWork and the associated risks. </p>
<p> Use a custom broker. Ideally, the problem may arise at national borders, preferably by experts, who participated in part of the local authorities and its procedures. When you will consider <b>export business,</b> you can also use this opportunity to use the forwarding service. This service is provided by freight forwarders and customers are exported to other countries, goods in transit. </p>
<p> Finally, <b>as</b> part <b>of</b> participation in international <b>trade</b>The forum, use of resources, such as the International Chamber of Commerce Web site and search and other international <b>import and export trade</b> of useful network <b>resources.</b> To study the country&#39;s <b>cultural,</b> it is necessary for a better working <b>relationship.</b> </p>
<p> Looking for your goods in international <b>trade,</b> adequate <b>insurance.</b> Finally, please remember that your patience. International <b>trade</b> does not produce resultsImmediately. Once you have the basic infrastructure and on both sides, it may even months to establish a link until you are an international <b>import and export trade</b> to earn the first <b>money.</b> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[Prompt reconstruction of household water]]></title>
<link>http://pvcplumbingdiagrams.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/prompt-reconstruction-of-household-water/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:37:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>77windstorms</dc:creator>
<guid>http://pvcplumbingdiagrams.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/prompt-reconstruction-of-household-water/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Whether it is leaking taps fixed or can be removed, dresser, health and family reconstruction can be]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p> Whether it is leaking taps fixed or can be removed, dresser, <b>health</b> and family reconstruction can be quite tedious. Surprisingly, a great damage can be in the wrong place only a small amount of water. So, if your home facing the reconstruction of <b>health,</b> you must be prepared to work, and then start the project. Prevention is better than trying to solve a problem. </p>
<p> If the redevelopment, as the overall restructuring plan to improve it is a very good time and some <b>pipes</b>To prevent future <b>pipeline work.</b> What is the project you are about to try to be more easily achieved, if you do just to do an evaluation and planning, your homework first. </p>
<p> An important step in the use, unless the <b>Health and</b> Family into part of the design as a whole is to ensure that the shut-off valve installed in each region of water. All sinks, faucets, bathtubs, water heaters, commodes, and should be a shut-off valve to reduce their position. This can save a bundle to the leakageOr overflow occurs. </p>
<p> Another factor, it is important that you pipes and pipe fittings in the system conversion of your home location of <b>pipelines.</b> Is important that the layout, convenience, and water to the water plan. </p>
<p> If you plan <b>to prevent the</b> conversion or elimination of pipeline problems, you begin to search and find the root of the problem. Convenience is not a general rule. <b>Health management</b> is often difficult to achieve. Do not letNo wonder some of the walls or floor for your trouble spots to visit. This is especially when your house is already built in the concrete slab. </p>
<p> For the leak, the first areas of accumulated moisture. Because the exact location of the source as close as possible, before you start entering a cavity, or the first floor walls and a leaking ceiling, your best to isolate exactly where the problem started. </p>
<p> As the drain plug, oil and fatIs often the perpetrators. Sometimes, the production line on your hair dryer to melt the lowest point of the problem. Once you have the first warm-up well, try it with hot water for a few minutes to make sure the fat from your pipes. Your &#34;D surprised how many times, saving expensive <b>pipeline bill.</b> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[Common Power Tools For common household repairs]]></title>
<link>http://toolsandequipmentnetwork.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/common-power-tools-for-common-household-repairs/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>pongsak2</dc:creator>
<guid>http://toolsandequipmentnetwork.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/common-power-tools-for-common-household-repairs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do you think your loyal hand-powered screwdriver and some duct tape is all you need to keep your hou]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p> Do you think your loyal hand-powered screwdriver and some duct tape is all you need to keep your house in order? Think again. Many common household repairs can not be done without the support of the Power <b>Tools.</b> </p>
<p> Not only do they speed up the process, but they lead a better job that will take longer. They eliminate waste much less time and money, and frustration is when you fix it right the first time. </p>
<p> A common household chores require that these<b>Tools</b> is a collection of certain Swedish furniture that we love to hate. In fact, it is not only companies, the furniture will be on it yourself for cheaper kick. </p>
<p> Things like bicycles <b>and sports equipment</b> often have to yourself as well mounted. While the instructions many times the task can only claim the use of small device, the reality is that sloppy assembly will result in damage to the goods or even represent a security risk. </p>
<p> These<b>Instruments,</b> such as simple and inexpensive cordless drills and cordless screwdrivers will not only dramatically reduces the time it takes to build a product, but to ensure a tight and secure seal. </p>
<p> Modeled after the implementation of furniture together when you&#39;ve moved before, or plan to in the near future, you need to take back apart. Make furniture safely and without damage can be difficult. You can hire expensive movers to do the deed for you, but this canHarm to result in the finish. </p>
<p> A reversal of drill is normally sufficient to deconstruct you all your pieces. You can quickly remove the screws without scratching or chipping the goal and save your wrists from some hard to turn. </p>
<p> Planning on sprucing up your home with a little color? There is nothing wrong with good old-fashioned Elbow Grease, but these wheels do not the professional version in a much shorter time. First you&#39;ll want some power SandersHelp you buff and smooth plaster used to repair wall damage. </p>
<p> If your intention is to paint the outside from home, the only way to go with an airless spray. It produces a fine mist of color that quickly and evenly coat your house in a fraction of the time. </p>
<p> An electric multi-tool (which often resembles a kind of futuristic Swiss Army Knife) is necessary for the most basic and common household repairs. It is a dozen types of <b>power tools</b> in one and usually comes withsmall sander, polishing, cutting, drilling and engraving equipment. </p>
<p> You can reach small areas to cut a smooth out splinters, cable clutter, and to polish small scratches on the surface. It can help you fix your dishwasher open or just extra hard blister case. Most people do not need a large arsenal <b>of power</b> tools available. Tool rental, you save time and money for home repairs. </p>
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<link>http://jisforjanet.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/kitten-cooties/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Janet</dc:creator>
<guid>http://jisforjanet.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/kitten-cooties/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s 2010!  Happy new year.  And decade. All of my friends have bought kittens this year and t]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>It&#8217;s 2010!  Happy new year.  And decade.</p>
<p>All of my friends have bought kittens this year and they&#8217;re obviously trying to kill me.  What is with that?  Like five at least of my good friends just came up with this plan to make my social time with them insanely painful.  I can&#8217;t even look at a cat without sneezing my face off, but they&#8217;re so sweet that I can&#8217;t resist cuddling them until my brain goes &#8220;WHOA THAT THING&#8217;S ON THE BLACK LIST&#8221; and starts world war three with my eyeballs.  They&#8217;re like tiny fuzzy allergy grenades with legs.</p>
<div id="attachment_139" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://jisforjanet.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p10107311.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-139  " title="Cute kitty" src="http://jisforjanet.wordpress.com/files/2010/01/p10107311.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">One of my friends&#39; kittens...and a massive problem.</p></div>
<p>So now living with a cat has actually become a dire possibility, and I&#8217;m going to start training my body to get used to their shameless and frankly delinquent cattiness.  I&#8217;m going to have to surround myself with the scampering little fur balls until I stop feeling like sneezy, puffy crap.  So if living with a cat does happen, I&#8217;m going to become addictively dependent on Reactine.  And learn to avoid rubbing the kitten all over my face maybe.</p>
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<link>http://incognitomom.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/happy-new-year/</link>
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<p>2010 started off right.  We had some friends of ours over for dinner.  My house was full of the sound of three happy little boys running around and laughing.  I love when my house sounds like that.  We&#8217;re going to do a repeat on Sunday and gather for football and good times.  This is more like it.  If this is any indication of what the rest of the year will be like then I think this will be a great year!</p>
<p>So how about you?  How did 2010 start out for you?</p>
<p>Happy New Year everyone!</p>
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<link>http://drmarilyneaw.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/happy-new-year/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Wow, it’s finally 2010. Ten years after the much anticipated Y2K event has long since come and gone ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Wow, it’s finally 2010. Ten years after the much anticipated Y2K event has long since come and gone we appear to still be here; (dys)functional computers and all. Can you even recall what you were doing ten years ago on this date? I was watching a national TV station that chose to broadcast 24-hrs of New Years occurring around the world. What a site it was as each hour brought yet another geographic location a new year free of any world ending events.</p>
<p>Looking back upon the last ten years of America’s history, the world’s history, and yes, our own personal history, we see a full range of events. Some events we would love to repeat; some we wish never occurred. The bottom line is that over the last ten years we have survived and even thrived. Good times and bad times come and go. Life is full of different seasons. People come into our lives and people leave our lives. Sometimes we understand these comings and goings while other times we struggle to accept them.</p>
<p>As I look back I recall my own comings and goings. What I learned a long time ago was that if something was meant to be in my life it would be, if it was not, it would not. No amount of struggle was required if it was to be in my life and no amount of struggle would change anything if it were not to be in my life. This was the case whether the “it” was a job, relationship, or possession. When I made peace with this truth, something magical began to happen. I was able to maintain my peace no matter what was coming or going and just about 100% of the time I was able to look back in retrospect and understand why I had what I had in my life.</p>
<p>As we enter into a new year we have an opportunity for a fresh start. We can choose to take this season to analyze what is working for us and what is not. We can take ownership for where we are now or blame others for our circumstances. Finally, we can choose what 2010 will look like for us no matter what comes and goes though out the year. Yes, what an amazing gift we each have, the gift of choice, action, and behavior. If you find yourself at a choice juncture today, consider giving us a call at 01-408-340-0561 to schedule a free 30 minute life coaching consultation.</p>
<p><em>To learn more about this topic contact Dr Marilyn at <a href="http://www.drmarilyn-eaw.com/">www.DrMarilyn-EAW.com</a></em></p>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Household and Family Highlights (January 1, 2010) The LifeSpace Community wants to wish you a very H]]></description>
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<p><span style="color:#17375e;font-size:10pt;">The LifeSpace Community wants to wish you a very Happy New Year!! The New Year is a great time to reflect on your goals and motivations, while preparing to act on your new resolutions &#8211; and we want to help! We have included some great New Years Resolutions for kids to try, as well as ways to begin your resolution of going green. We have also highlighted an article describing some New Years Day traditions!</span></td>
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<link>http://agingskincares.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/anti-aging-skin-care-products-and-household-items/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:22:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[How many people, you are likely to find the perfect anti-aging anti-wrinkle cream. Do you want to se]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p> How many people, you are likely to find the perfect <b>anti-aging anti-wrinkle cream.</b> Do you want to see young and vibrant, but does not break the bank. There are many good <b>anti-aging skin care products,</b> is to reduce wrinkles, so your 10 years younger. </p>
<p> In this article, we have to select some important clues to the absolute best cream if you choose to buy it at the store &#8211; a good choice, if you want to have an effectiveAnd easy to use products. Another possibility, when we discuss later in this article, it is your own home electrical appliances. </p>
<p> You may know, moisture is the key to reducing wrinkles. Therefore, you should be <b>anti-aging skin care products</b> are rich in moisture, such as coconut oil, aloe vera, or cocoa butter,. This will complement the moisturizing <b>the skin</b> and <b>a</b> receiver, to make it soft and supple. </p>
<p> AnotherYou <b>want to</b> throw <b>anti-aging skin care products</b> are anti-oxidants. These special materials to help prevent the breakdown of your <b>skin cells.</b> In short, can be said to <b>reverse aging,</b> due to natural <b>aging process</b> can be defined as a cell decomposition. Such as anti-oxidant lycopene and vitamin C may lead to a retrogression in this process. </p>
<p> Finally, you should try to choose a product that contains a good sunscreen. Because of this oxidation,Under the sun can cause cell rupture. As time goes by, the result is the rapid <b>aging, wrinkles,</b> brown spots and even <b>skin cancer.</b> Ensure that the cream contains a sunscreen of 20 or higher sunscreen <b>skin care</b> the best <b>protection.</b> </p>
<p> If you are interested in trying some family recipes you can start a good oil. As the oil to revitalize the much-needed moisture in <b>the skin,</b> it is all commercial and homemade <b>skin care products base.</b> OliveOil is a good choice, if you need a thick cream. Another option is to buy commercial cocoa or shea butter. </p>
<p> Apart from oil or butter products, you must also select an active substance. Agent is usually the fruit, vegetables, nuts, or other natural material, you have to give you the smell of butter and their attributes. If you use the cream immediately &#8211; or at most a week to any store in the fridge &#8211; can the whole fruits, vegetables, or use theNut. </p>
<p> However, if you wish, you can keep longer wrinkle cream, you should not use the entire fruit, vegetables and nuts, because it decompose over time. Instead, you can in boiling water (such as tea time) immersion extract. After cooling, the mixture can be extracted to your oil or butter to make a lasting cream. </p>
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