The Benefits of Using a Power Juice Machine
The Benefits of Using a Power Juice Machine
Do you always seem to lack the energy to do many of the everyday things in life? Do you always take the rain check whenever a co-worker invites you out after work? Do you find yourself easily restless and weary? You may be eating right, but are you drinking right? I am not talking about alcohol or cocktails. I am talking about what you drink on a daily basis, like water, coffee, soda, etc. Are you drinking far too much soda? If so, you may have a problem.
Drinking too many sodas can lead to serious problems because your body is deprived of the much needed nutrients, fibers and water to help it remove the toxins that often results to various diseases in the kidney, liver, gall bladder and so much more.
We all know that we are supposed to drink at least two liters of water every single day to hydrate and help cleanse the body. Aside from water, do you know that there is another alternative to give your body its much needed liquids, not to mention fibers and vitamins so you won’t feel so weary most of the time?
It’s called juicing. I bet you heard about it somewhere but never really paid attention to it. Let me tell you a few good things about it. Firstly, fresh juices are enriched with fibers and too-many-to-mention vitamins and minerals that the body needs every day. Not only that, fresh juices are good for people of all ages. From infancy to old age, the benefits of a fresh-from-the juicer drinks are endless!
Juicing can be ideal for children, who at a very young age, should be taught of the many advantages of drinking juices made from fresh vegetables and fruits. It can also be used for elders, especially raw juice because it’s already “food” that can be easily digested. You’ll be surprised at how quickly your entire family will take to using a power juice machine once they experienced it firsthand. Try it. And may the juice be with you!…
Things to Do in Madrid in One Day
Things to Do in Madrid in One Day
Madrid could be a one-size fits all destination. Food lover? Art lover? Sports fanatic? Whatever it is that strikes your fancy, here is a list of some things to do that are possible to achieve in just one day alone.
One definite should be Plaza Mayor. What used to be a mecca for bull-fighting now hosts some of the greatest soccer matches you’ll probably ever see. Aside from the talent the country is know, it also won the latest World Cup tournament.
Food is one of the finer things that Madrid has to offer, what is better than some tapas and wine, right? Well if you’re looking to enjoy those things without spending too much money, there are many discreet sidewalk cafes that have some delicious Tapas.
Art lovers can rejoice while you’re stuffing your face too! Take a trip over to the El Prado Museum. There is a wide variety of artistic offerings at the museum, including the works of Goya.
If art can’t fill the void left in your soul, maybe some good old fashioned shopping can! Puerta de Sol is the perfect space to get some affordable, quick, shopping done. One final stop on your one day extravaganza through Madrid should be a trip over to Mercado de San Miguel.
It’s the perfect place to wrap your day up. You can indulge in some treats, do some shopping or relax and have a drink.
Did I miss anything? Please to my Madrid list in the comments below!…
Valentine’s Day – About Love, Or Just Commercialism?
Valentine’s Day – About Love, Or Just Commercialism?
Approximately six weeks after the beginning of each new year, one day is set aside for couples to declare their love for each other. Originally known as St. Valentines Day, we now celebrate Valentine’s Day in much the same way as we have often come to commemorate and celebrate many other holidays. For this holiday, as has also occurred for such holidays as Christmas and to a lesser degree Easter, the solemn expression of devotion has yielded most of its “power” to the commercial exploitation of that feeling.
If someone truly loves another, is there really, or should there really be the need to have one day to celebrate that love? What began as a small romantic idea, has become a major industry.
Restaurants enjoy some of their best business in celebration of that holiday. Bakeries bake dedicated cakes, cookies and pastries in shapes such as hearts, cupids, etc. It is one of the best greeting card holidays, because while people will often send E-Cards instead of birthday or holiday/ Seasons Greetings cards, it is not considered “romantic” to send a Valentine’s Day E-Card.
Florists get a much needed influx of business during a somewhat off season in the dead of winter. Obviously, there are more roses sold during this period than all other times of the year, often at substantially marked up prices. Somehow, because many years ago, some smart marketer thought of the clever idea of creating heart or flower shaped boxes, for many “romantics,” chocolate has become the gift of choice.
Perhaps no industry has been as big a beneficiary of this holiday’s increased commercial appeal than is the jewelry business. Statistically, more men propose on Valentine’s Day than any other day of the year, and thus there is a substantial influx in the number of diamonds sold. A recent walk through the mall showed a huge line of men waiting to purchase something from “Pandora,” because this brand has so actively connected both its name and its product line with romance. The jewelry chain, “Kay’s,” even runs an advertisement all year, and has coined a slogan that “Every kiss begins with Kay.”
In our fast paced, guilt prone, society, where many of us do not spend a sufficient amount of time telling those that we love how much we care, or get some “caught up” with our many day to day activities and commitments for our time, is there no wonder that a “small” holiday dedicated to a loved one, become a major commercial vehicle? Maybe not only in America, but certainly predominantly here!…
Midnight Shopping – The New Normal
Midnight Shopping – The New Normal
Associated Press reporters out of Fredericksburg, Va. reported that, ” a month, just after midnight, the beeping checkout scanners at a Wal-Mart just off Interstate 95 come alive in a chorus of financial and at grocery stores across the country, the chimes come just after food stamps and other monthly government benefits drop into the accounts of shoppers who have rationed things like milk, ground beef and toilet paper and can finally stock up again.”
The report refers to those who are shopping just prior to the midnight hour when their food stamp rations will be deposited electronically onto debit cards for the next month. The entire scenario sounds much like the food rationing lines of decades past – only based on the high-tech, electronic system of the 21st century. Problem is, hunger in 2010 is the same as hunger in the 1900’s.
Some shoppers have children in tow and others leave them sleeping at home – alone – in this midnight hour. Empty stomachs await midnight treats. Sounds like Christmas. But it’s not Christmas at all. In fact, it is far from a holiday.
One father stated to the reporter that, “The kids are sleeping, so we go do what we’ve gotta do. Money is tight,” And they needed the food stamps because, “his job as a restaurant server doesn’t quite cover expenses for their five children.” “We try to get here between 10:30 and 11 because we know we’ve got a lot of stuff to get. That way by 12 o’clock we’re at the line cashing out and done,” he said.
This is not a third world country. This is happening now in the United States. The jobless rate is stuck at 9.6%, one and two parent households (41 million total) are shopping with food stamps at midnight on the last day of the month, children are going to bed hungry, 1 in 7 Americans are now living in poverty, and Richard Hastings, macro and consumer strategist with Global Hunter Securities. “This is going to be like this for many years to come.” And further stated that this is “the new normal”.
And yet, with all of this doom and gloom, people still refuse to look for alternative sources of income. These same people continue to turn up their noses at home based business opportunities that are working to assist Americans by supplementing their household income. I even personally spoke to someone who would not consider a home business because it would interfere with their unemployment benefits; even though the potential was clearly there for her to exceed what the benefits were paying. Does this mean that there simply is no hope for the majority, because they refuse to recognize there has been a paradigm shift in this country. It is, in fact, the very same shift that has taken people out of food lines and ‘shifted’ them to electronic debit cards. E-commerce is not the future – it is the ‘now’. And it will be the strong, those with a vision and the creative who will survive this storm. And for those who continue to dismiss the possibilities, I wonder; don’t they have a responsibility to show their children a new and different way – as well as feeding them in the midnight hour? What could they learn by watching their parent(s) turn their circumstances around by turning themselves around?…
Nike Shoes – An Historical Landmark in the Sporting World
Nike Shoes – An Historical Landmark in the Sporting World
Ask any kid today; he or she would say “Nike” if you tell them “shoes.” Nike has become a synonym itself for the word shoes. No wonder it did, for it has a long success behind it. The name of the company is fully justified and can never be called a misnomer for in Greek Nike is the goddess of victory. The company has its headquarters today in the Portland metropolitan area and has about a revenue excess of about $20billion (USD) today.
In 1967, Nike was the first product that was sold by the company (then called by its founders Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight as Blue Ribbon Sports Inc) and it was a soccer cleat. The famous waffle soles and air soles were created by the Nike Company and was commercialised by them for the first time in the world in 1972 and 1979 respectively and the company earned a huge profit for the shoes made the athletes happier. This gave the company the idea to go public in 1980.
In 1984, the company’s prestigious Air Jordans were created after an agreement that was signed by the then Super Start of NBA, Michael Jordan. That was the first time ever, a range of shoes was created for basketball alone or rather for Michael Jordan alone. Later this brand swept the market clean of other shoes. Apart from the Jordans, the company also released another elite class of sport shoes called Air Force 1 later.
From 1988 to 1996, many developments pushed the company higher. A store called Nike Town was established in Oregon (presently the Head Quarters) in 1990, just after the famous tagline “Just Do it” was created in 1988. Now, it is a large enterprise that manufactures all types of sports apparel after many acquisitions and expansions and is the favourite brand for millions.…
Finding Bed Linen to Match Your Bedroom Decor by Shopping Online
Finding Bed Linen to Match Your Bedroom Decor by Shopping Online
Buying new bed linen is not something you would necessarily make a special shopping trip for. The solution is to buy it online through one of the terrific online shopping malls, which have many stores selling home furnishings including for the bedroom. This saves having to go out when quite frankly you may have better things to do with your time.
Amongst the stores featured here there are some well known and established names from shopping malls across the UK. There are also perhaps other less well known names to conjure with, but with just as good a choice of bed linen as the big department stores. The bottom line is the shopper can browse around each store to find what suits them best, without having to do the leg work required in a large shopping centre.
Some of these stores can offer customers eco-friendly furnishings for the bedroom, including an organic range of cotton bed linen. These shops have linen to cover all sizes of beds whether it is a single or a king-sized as well as matching pillow covers. It is important that customers have lots of choice and hopefully that is what they get online.
Sometimes people like to really add a lot of colour to the bedroom and some online stores can certainly provide that. They have bed linen with many bright colours as well as some rather more conservative styles. The beauty of shopping online is that you can quickly see whether a colour is going to match your current decor, making it less likely that you will need to send something back to the shop.…
How to Shop For Your Nike NFL Jersey
How to Shop For Your Nike NFL Jersey
Owning a Nike NFL Jersey is a given if you are a proclaimed fan of football. There is no better symbol of support than putting on a jersey similar to the one your favorite player wears, whether watching a game at the stadium, at a pub or at home. Most athletes appreciate this gesture and it helps them identify their fans from the crowd. Buying an NFL jersey is quite a task; you do not want to end up with just any jersey, you want to end up with the best jersey.
The fit is one of the most important aspects to note when buying football jerseys, or any other apparel for that matter. There is an option to order a custom jersey with a custom fit, but it will likely cost more. That said; it is important to know your jersey size. It might be a given, but jerseys look best when they are hanging loosely. Knowing your size also makes things easier when shopping online. It is not always easy to get it right the first time, but the good news is that Nike NFL Jerseys are available in pre-defined sizes. All body sizes are covered to ensure that no fan every football fan gets a jersey regardless of their frame. Sizing charts are provided to make the process easier.
Know your budget. Nike insists on quality and most of their jerseys come at a considerably high price. Not to say that the jerseys are exorbitantly priced, this would be one of the cases where the price reflects the quality. Usually, you can get a good jersey for under $100 but prices vary greatly from store to store. Additionally, you might have to decide whether quality is more important to you than price. Premium Nike NFL Jerseys are more expensive, and the elite variety tops the price list. At the end of the day, your drive for getting a football jersey is what will drive your decision.
Know your favorite players. With your best player in mind, it becomes a little bit easier to pick the right jersey. This is particularly important if you opt for a custom jersey. Custom jerseys are undeniably costlier, but the appeal of having a unique jersey often outweighs the price.
Do your shopping online. Shopping online offers convenience and it is more time effective. On the flip side, going from store to store in search of the perfect jersey has an unbeatable appeal. At the end of the day it all comes down to how much time you have on your hands and whether you are the kind of guy who wants to go shopping for a jersey
After getting the perfect jersey, there is simply no better way to break it in than by attending your favorite team’s game wearing the jersey. An ordinary NFL jersey will not cut it, but a Nike NFL jersey will get you in the right state of mind for the start of the next football season.…