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Emylou asked:


Looking forward to a day at the park with your kids or how about basking in your backyard or a weekend getaway, with that oh, so lovely sun beating down on you?

 

Did you know though, that even the slightest exposure to the sun could target fair skin, far worse than people with a slightly darker complexion?

 

Seek some shade if outdoor activities are unavoidable. If you can’t avoid being in the sun however, then don’t forget to slap on that sunscreen, preferably with a S.P.F. (Sun Protection Factor) of 15 or higher, before you venture outdoors.

 

Although the act of applying sunblock may seem like a bore, believe me, prevention is far better than cure.

Besides sunscreen, a fashionable large-brimmed hat or baseball cap should do the trick or what about a fancy parasol? And don’t forget those ever-important shades. Your eyes need protection too.

If you forgot your sun protection and ended up burnt or if you slathered it on unevenly and you have a streak of red across some part of your body (how embarrassing!!) you’re paying for it now with reddened skin. Ouch. Although you may not acknowledge it, your skin certainly does!

Sunburn, at times, can cause mild pain and redness, affecting only the outer layer of skin. The thick sap of the aloe vera plant or a soak in a cooling tea bath are excellent home remedies to a soothing effect. 

You may not think much of a mild one, but what if you have developed oozy blisters? Still think nothing of it? This type of sunburn is usually more painful and takes longer to heal. In severe cases like this, it’s time to bring in the professionals.

Sunburn is something a great deal of people experience fairly regularly during the summer season. Just because it is commonplace, does not mean that this condition does not require special attention proper care.

Don’t ignore the telltale signs of the sun’s damaging effect on your precious skin. In reality, anyone who spends too much of unprotected time in the sun is a candidate for first or second-degree burns, children included.

 

So, don’t forget to slather on that sunscreen on all parts of your skin exposed to the sun.



Mba Now

John Smith asked:


Unusual gifts are fantastic things. Not only are they often inexpensive treats with a genuine ability to make someone’s day, they also often have the ability to reflect a person’s personality or sense of fun in a way that more expensive presents often cannot; which is especially true for those among us who have seriously green fingers. And if the intended recipient of the unusual gift has a taste for chilli peppers, then so much the better.

The humble chilli pepper is a member of the nightshade family of plants, and far hotter than its larger and milder relatives. Indeed, the popular bell pepper would be hard-pressed to generate even a tickle at the back of the throat compared with the chilli, although they are pretty tasty in salads. However, now that deliciously hot chillies are cultivated all over the world – and they have been for some time now - their usage has helped to shape and define the cuisine of many different countries. Indeed, it is worth remembering that, although chilli peppers are not native to Asia – they were introduced by Europeans – the fruit is now a popular ingredient in food from areas as diverse as Szechuan in China, Thailand, Korea and India. Some countries, such as Japan, even go as far as cooking the leaves of the chilli plant.

So, if the object of your unusual gifts is a fan of the aforementioned chilli pepper, why not opt for the Hot Stuff Chilli – Pocket Garden. Packing quite a bit of heat, the chilli pocket garden is an amazingly simple way to grow your own herbs and spices; the seeds will go from germination – which takes 21 days – to fruit production in 16 weeks.

However, anyone growing this unusual gift should bear in mind a few things when cultivating and using chilli’s. While the Hot Stuff Chilli – Pocket Garden will produce fruit that is more than acceptable for the western palette, there are a number of fiery monsters out there that can do more than make just your eyes water.

So, for anyone who isn’t familiar with the many different types of chilli out there, Caribbean Red peppers a must. Although hard to cultivate in the UK, Caribbean Red peppers pack quite a fruity flavour, not to mention an intense fiery heat. However, if it’s fiery intensity you’re looking for, then Habanero chillies are worth getting hold of. Closely related to the scotch bonnet variety of pepper, these bad boys really know how to pack a punch. And for anyone looking for something truly hot, then the Naga is one of the big daddies of the chilli world; it’s hot and it will hurt, but it’s well worth it.

The Hot Stuff Chilli – Pocket Garden comes complete with seeds for the Numex Twilight chilli pepper. Based upon the Thai Ornamental pepper, the Numex Twilight was actually developed at New Mexico State University and produces fruit that can shift from a purple colour to yellow and orange, before finally turning red.

Lovers of this unusual gift may be interested to note that the Pocket Garden range is also available with a number of other plants. Whether the green-fingered object of your affections is into Organic Mustard and Cress, or even Catgrass, there is certainly a little something for everyone. The pocket garden range even includes flowers, such as beautiful forget me not’s and marigolds; common herbs, such as mint and oregano are also available.

And if these little pocket projects develop into something big, or if the recipient of your unusual gifts has a whole garden they’re proud of, then the My Gardening Journal could also be an amazing treat. Perfect for storing notes, planning projects and even for recording hints and tips, the My Garden Journal is ideal for anyone looking to make the most of their green fingers.

Go on – give unusual gifts that can really help somebody blossom!



ESL Learn

Guptajit Pathak asked:


While face to face with the socio-cultural life and the natural panorama of Assam, one generally field incited and highly delighted to write and draw about its picturesque landscape and culture.

Culture in India has variegated forms, hence, it is like a necklace. Assam the “Land of Rising Sun” is properly known for its unique nature, culture and traditions, more so its variety of dances.

Of various ethnic groups of people who are living in Assam with their rich culture, the Boros or the Bodos are also one. They are a branch of the Indo-Mongoloid family who are still able to follow their traditional customs, beliefs and practices. Actually speaking “their identity is not uniform as an ethnic group”. It is so because different names are used to designate them in different places as for example, in upper Assam they are called as Sonowal and Thengal Kachari on the one hand, while in Western Assam they are known as Boros or Boro-Kacharis on the other.

The Boros are very ancient inhabitants of Assam. They have been living in almost all the districts of Assam. Their population is not a poor one. They have contributed much to the culture of Assam. In the words of Dr. Promod Chandra Bhattacharya __ “The Mongoloid Boro culture of Assam has to some extent influenced the Indio (Indo-Aryan) Assamese culture and nice versa”.

The Boros observe many festivals and ceremonies and enjoy some dances in their social life. Of the important dances enjoyed by them mention may be made of the “Bagurumba dance” and the Doudini or the Deodhani dance.

THE BAGARUMBA OR BAGURUMBA DANCE

The Bagarumba or Bagurumba dance is an important dance of the Bodos of Assam, which attracts them as other dances in their social life. This dance has a peculiarity as it has a special attraction for the Bodo girls. It is so specially in creating a festive mood of much gaiety and merriment of the dance. However, it is the dance in which only the girls can participate. It is instituted just after the hard plantation work of the people. This dance does much to relieve them of their pain of the work.

The Bagurumba dance is a spring time dance of the Bodos of Assam. The hidden matters of the Bathou Puja are found in this dance. However, the Boro girls put on their traditional dresses and dance like butter flies spreading out their dances. The dance is instituted only to appease or propitiate “Bathou”, the supreme god of the Boros. The Boros regard the Sizu Plant (Euphorbia Splenden) as the symbol of this deity or god. The Bagurumba dance is also called “butterfly dance” as the dancers i.e. the dancing girls dance like butterflies. The dancers dance uttering “bagurumba hay bagurumba” etc.

The Bagurumba dance is considered as a light dance. This dance is not only attractive but also solemn. It may be remembered that the song of this dance gives us a simple description of the world of nature.

DOUDINI OR DEODHINI DANCE OF THE BOROS OR THE BODOS

The Doudini or Deodhini dance forms an important part in the Kherai Puja of the Boros of Assam. The term Deodhini is derived from the Sanskrit word “Deva” which means god or deity and “Dhani” means sound, i.e. echo. Hence the term “Deodhini” literally means the sound or utterings of a god or deity. But Dr. Maheswar Neog gives a different meaning of the word. He opines that Deodhini Devadhani is originated from “Deva” which means god and “Dhani” means woman.

The girl selected for a Deodhani must possess of some bodily qualities. She must be a girl who has attained youth. She must be of slender body. Her body’s middle part must be lean or thin. Moreover, her ******* must be high on the one hand while her buttocks must be wide on the other. The Deodhini is celibate.

During the time of dancing the Deodhini wears a special type of cleaned dress. Her girdle is of black or red colour. There is is a yellow or red coloured “Gamosa” around her waist. She does not wear any shirt at the moment of dancing. Moreover, she wears different kinds of ornaments. Of them mention may be made of nose-rings, ear-rings, different kinds of necklaces, bracelets and small drum like talismans. Besides these ornaments she marks a big vermilion mark on her forehead on the one hand and ties a “Kachari Khopa” (i.e. Boro or Kachari Plait) or a heart-shaped plait on her hair. Thus she becomes very beautiful and hence attractive.

It has already been mentioned the importance of the Deodhani or Doudini in the Kherai Puja. In the words of Dr. Kameswar Brahma it has been expressed thus__ “The Doudini is the key dancer during the Kherai Puja”. She performs all the items of the puja with the help of the Oja and a githal. However, two drum beaters, two players of slphung, two players of Jotha are also necessary to help the Deodhini to perform the Puja in a successful way.

During the Puja the Deodhani shows three stages of activities. Being charmed by the Oja she falls into a trance and goes on dancing appeasing many gods or deities beginning with the Bathou or Siva and ending with Lakshmi. She at one stage dances a virile war-dance taking a sword and a shield. Her movement in each stage means for a different deity. So the tune of the siphung and the beat of the will be different according to which she changes her body-movements. After the ending of the dance the Deodhini predicts the fortune of the people and their other matters when she is asked by the people participated in the Puja.

The Kherai Puja and the Deodhini or Doudini dance are of great important in the life of the Boros. They are inseperable. The Puja is followed by the dance. They are two important valuable resources of the culture of Assam. However, at present the Deodhini dance is going to be extinct in no time. But we should be alive to it and do the needful for its revival by justified thinking and performance.



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Mitch Johnson asked:


Once a boy or a girl entered in Dance Party all they expect is to dance. Dance may be of many types and style. But the best dance is that when all party youngster dance together putting hand in hand without any trace of heartbreak. This article is to provide you with different types of dance for your Dance Party.

By the time the Grand March is over everyone will feel sufficiently “in” and will not retire to a corner, but just to avoid that possibility it is well to suggest a “Virginia Reel” an old-fashioned country dance that is easily explained.

The players stand well apart in lines or sets of about six couples facing each other. The boys line is at the left of the girls when they turn to march. All the couples go through the figures at the same time. While the music is being played or sung the leader should call the figures as follows:

Forward and bow right hand swing

Left hand swing: both hand swings do right:

Do si do left

Arm right

Arm left

Head couple lead

Each player advances three steps, bows to partner and returns to place.

Partners advance, join right hands, and turn each other.

Partners join left hands and turn.

Partners join both hands and turn.

Partners fold arms and walk around each other, passing on the right and walking backward to place.

Partners fold arms and walk around, passing on the left and walking backward to place. Partners hook right arms and swing around. Partners hook left arms and swing around.

YOUR LINES AWAY: The girl in the first couple turns to the right and the boy to the left, and the others follow: They march down outside their respective lines, clapping hands in time to the music. When the first couple meets at the foot of the lines, they join hands and form a bridge. As the following couples meet they march under the bridge to their places, the second couple thus becoming the first. The game is continued until each couple has acted as first cou-pie.

At the conclusion of this dance the youngsters will have lost all shyness and be ready to dance the social dances. To add variety to the evening choose two boys and give each a brush, and give two girls each a lemon. A boy may step up to any lad and brush him off with his brush. The lad being brushed must relinquish his girl to the brusher and accept the brush. Then is his chance to brush off some other fellow.

The girls with the lemons in the meantime may step up to any dancing girl and hand her a lemon. That girl must accept the lemon and relinquish her partner to the first girl. This takes away the formality of too stiff a dance and prevents any one person from being stuck with a poor dancer.

A further variation to the program may be added by circle dances in which the couples all dance around a circle and at a given signal the boys step forward to the next girl and the girls backward to the boy behind. This is lots of fun and can be used with any conventional dance step such as the waltz, the two-step, the schottische or fox trot. For this informal dance, a paper-bag supper will provide informal refreshments for informal appetites. Let the girls take one of the brown paper sacks, which contains lunch for two, and pick a lad to eat with her. These bags can contain two paper cups, each filled with chicken salad and wrapped in waxed paper. Two deviled eggs will be quickly devoured (use a bright canape stick in each to hold the halves together). Tiny cakes, cookies, or ice-cream sandwiches (put in the bag just before serving) will do nicely for the sweet tooth.

We guarantee that this very first dance will be long remembered for its fun and thrills, without a trace of heartbreak for even the shyest.



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andrew.regan.2006@googlemail.com asked:


With winter wear well and truly banished to the back of the wardrobe, it’s time to stock up on fabulous summer fashion. From footwear to headwear - and everything in between – it’s all change as this year’s new lines start to hit the high street.

In 2007 big shoes are expected to make a big hit! It’s time to mothball those delicate, feminine heels because it’s chunky wedges and platforms that will feature this year. During the day, rope-wrapped espadrilles will be ‘de rigueur’ and for that glamorous night out, the step up to sexy, evening platforms will be the norm. But, what will you be wearing on top to match footwear that makes such a statement?

With 42% of the average UK women’s wardrobe consisting of entirely black items, its bad news for your bank account but great news for your shopping alter-ego, as you head to the shops for this summer’s super colours. With most designers choosing bright and bold colours incorporating vivid blues, yellows and poppy reds, you’ll need to find the perfect match for you in terms of both the latest fashions and the spectacular colours on show.

For the mega-bold, neon clothing screams ‘dare you to wear me!’, while for futuristic fashion, the space age look is set for a meteoric rise - with metallic silver becoming the ‘must-have’ colour.

But, if you think those colours are just a tad too bold, then fear not. Grey will still feature heavily this year, thanks to stylish ranges from most of the high street fashion stores. And although it may be frowned upon on its own, black is definitely on the racks this summer - mostly when combined with white. Everything including swimwear, accessories and dresses will carry this bold combination in prints and solids, stripes and checks, and dresses and two pieces.

Designs showcased on the catwalks during fashion week highlighted the return of 80s power-dressing. So prepare yourself - shoulder pads are coming back, but hopefully they won’t be accompanied by endless re-runs of Dallas and Dynasty! Also quite bold, but less obtrusive than the pad is the puff sleeve, also favoured by designers and guaranteed to be in plentiful supply throughout 2007, both on tops and dresses.

Denim accessories will feature heavily this year; whether its handbags or shoes, all are designed to be worn with this season’s colours. But, also expected to sell strongly this season will be the evergreen denim shorts, both as hotpants for the bold or on-the-knee versions for the more conservative amongst us. Whilst we’re on the subject, leg-fashion is most definitely back, with the mini-skirt expected to feature heavily in this summer’s must-have fashion items, alongside the recently revived leggings look. With zig zags, panels, pinstripes, pleats, flannel check and countless other designs, you’ll find mini skirts in abundance, while many high street stores will carry extensive ranges and with a similar, massive choice in leggings, you won’t be left wanting.

So, it’s good news if you want to stock up on summer fashion. But, while there is plentiful choice, the secret to making that ideal look will come down, as always to shopping around, trying on all the styles and seeing exactly what suits you!



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Eliza Maledevic Ayson asked:


Back in the 15th century, chandeliers can be found to churches and were made with woods and candles.

Then in the 18th century, chandeliers were been developed and were made with sophisticated designs and colors. These chandeliers were found to the houses of the rich, mansions and palaces.

But as time goes by, chandeliers were continually been developed.

Nowadays, chandeliers can be found to any homes, as long as they prefer to put chandeliers to their home to make it more appealing and attractive. Indeed, anyone can purchase chandeliers for their home.

There are lots of chandeliers these days that are affordable and attractive; each chandelier can certainly give glow to any home. There are different styles, designs, colors, and finishes that you to choose from in a chandelier.

Indeed, there are plenty of types of chandeliers for you to choose, one of the types of chandelier is crystal chandelier. Crystal chandelier is actually one of the popular types of chandeliers.

The first thing you have to decide is the type of chandelier that you want to purchase, the type that will matches your home. Like for instance is crystal chandelier, since this type can make your home elegant and sophisticated.

But in order to make sure that the chandelier you will purchase is the right one for your home, you have to consider some factors. One of which is looking for the design, style and motif of your home and look for chandelier that matches your home’s design and style. If you will purchase a chandelier that matches your home, you will be certainly sure that it will look excellent and elegant enough since it matches every details of your home.

The next factor you have to consider is the size of the chandelier. You have to look at the space of your home where you will put the chandelier. Look if the space is huge or small. If the space is huge, it is better to purchase a big chandelier. But if the space is small, you have to purchase a small chandelier. If you put a big chandelier in a small space, you will make your home look crowded and if you place small chandelier in a huge space, if will jut look dull.

If you will put the chandelier in your dining room, measuring the width and the length of dining table is needed and use this measurement in looking for chandelier. Proportions are very important. The span of the chandelier has to be twelve inches shorter than the dining table’s width.

You can choose the right chandelier for your home through the internet. Websites that offers such products can give you pictures and details about chandelier, so it would be easier for you to choose the right one for your home. In choosing the right chandelier, you have to consider the factors mentioned earlier.

These factors are helpful to have the right chandelier that will give beauty and elegant to your home. As soon as the find the right one, you will surely see your home so attractive and appealing because of the chandelier hanging on your ceiling.

Eliza Maledevic

http://www.goldenageusa.com



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