Oaths Are Forever - Or Are They?

Murder Takes Time by Giacomo Giammatteo ISBN 978-0-9850302-0-9

Giammatteo brings new life to the typical detective murder story. He takes the time to develop a complex plot into an attention-capturing tale of intrigue and friends betrayed, remade and destroyed.

It's not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath - Aeschylus.

This quote begins the tale of a group of friends, perhaps unique in the way all of Americans. Nicky "The Rat" Fusco, Frankie "Bugs" Donovan, Tony "The Brain" Sannullo, Tommy "Mick" McDermott form the core of this group and Chinski, Suit and Paulie finish out the gang. It seems that there is a destiny for them as "friends forever" until years later.

"... Friendship means we look out for each other. Nobody ever rats or betrays anyone else... "

"... Honor means nobody f***s with one of us and not the others. We stick up for each other. And it means we don't run, unless we all run... "

These fateful words and the consequences of making and trying to keep childhood promises give all the tension for the plot. 20 years after these oaths, Frankie is a detective for the Brooklyn Police department. Tony is in heavy with the organized crime family in the same area. Nicky is the ex-con that precipitates the action. Frankie gets called into investigate a series of murders of some apparently unrelated men in the Brooklyn area. He begins to suspect soon that there is much more going on here then just someone being murdered.

Giammatteo writes each chapter from either a third person perspective or from Nicky's personal accounting of his life with these friends. Due to the neighborhood they grow up in they live under the scrutiny of the local organized crime family, headed up by Mikey "The Face" Fagullo. Tony's mother, Mama Rosa, and Sister Mary Thomas form the character building parts for the boys as they grow up. These two major influences keep the group active and bouncing around through their teenage years. Girls become something they have to consider but deal with as only kids and teens from this era and society can: clumsily, jerkily and very self-consciously.

As is the case with many such friends, they grow up and choose different paths. They see each other, but become more distant from each other. Girls, family problems and the lure of money impact the group, splitting them until a crisis arises. The gang maintains the oath for most of this time, until one fateful day when a rival gang comes looking for trouble. There are teen passions, pool cues and guns involved. Ultimately gun fire erupts and lives are changed forever.

In this tale, there is a lot of right, wrong and terribly, frighteningly gray. When the time comes and oaths should be remembered, they are forgotten and life is never the same. The murders draw them inexorably together yet again. The common thread shows how badly a betrayal of friends can mess up the men that were oath-bound brothers at heart.

The characters are smoothly real. Giammatteo takes the time to develop them naturally. Each takes their fated place and struggles with the people they become. Of course with this much time to cover there are important details becoming more important with each progressive revelation. The tragedy of the way these lives move brought tears to the eyes of this reviewer. The climax, a betrayal, is broken-hearted, almost too realistic.

Although the switching of character and traveling back and forth in time might confuse the reader at first, the progression is for the right reasons and falls into place with a gripping conclusion.

The book is for adults because of the violence and language. As stated at the beginning of the book this is the first in a series "Friendship and Honor." This reviewer is eagerly waiting for the next one.

Published by Inferno Publishing Company ($12.98 USD SRP/Amazon $12.98 USD) Reviewer received book from author.

Foreclosure Lawyers

If you are unable to make your mortgage payments and are worried that the bank or other lender will foreclose on your home, there are certain things you can do now to prevent that from happening. Even if the bank or lender has taken steps to proceed with the foreclosure, you can still negotiate to try to keep your home. It is strongly recommended that you speak with an experienced foreclosure attorney no matter what stage you are at in the process.

The most common way to avoid foreclosure is to negotiate with your lender for a loan modification. Loan modification is where the length of the loan or the interest rate or other factors are revised resulting in a monthly payment that is more manageable for you. So, if the length of your loan is extended from 15 years to 30 years, your monthly payment will go down.

Negotiating a loan modification is probably not something you want to do on your own. It can be difficult to get in touch with the right people at the lender and negotiate with them when you have little or know experience with the mortgage industry. A good foreclosure attorney will have experience working with banks and lenders and coming up with a reasonable plan to avoid foreclosure. Oftentimes, a lender wants you to keep your home and resume making payments. Foreclosures can be expensive for them, but an experienced foreclosure attorney will know who to talk to and what to ask for in terms of modification.

If it is too late and your attorney cannot negotiate a loan modification in time, you may consider filing for bankruptcy. Filing for bankruptcy stops the foreclosure process and gives you and your attorney more time to work something out. However, bankruptcy is serious and should only be done after thoughtful consideration and under the careful guidance of a good bankruptcy attorney.

A foreclosure attorney can also represent your interests throughout the foreclosure process and at any hearings that may take place. It may even be crucial at this difficult time to have someone on your side who will explain what is going on, help you understand the law and protect your interests.

You may be thinking that you don't need a lawyer to assist you with the loan modification process as you've probably seen ads for loan modification companies. However, there have been a number of lawsuits against loan modification companies under the Illinois Mortgage Rescue Fraud Act because these companies basically rip off vulnerable homeowners. If a company charges you thousands of dollars up front for their services, know that such a thing is illegal in the state of Illinois. Walk away and get a good foreclosure attorney.

Typically, an attorney assisting with a loan modification will charge around $1,500 with a $500 processing fee upfront, and $1,000 at the end. The attorney collects the $1,000 only if they are successful. So, if your lawyer is unable to help you keep your home, you do not have to pay the $1,000 fee. For representation during the entire foreclosure process, attorneys generally charge an hourly fee.

The possible threat of losing your home can be scary and overwhelming. Oftentimes, people may assume it is solely their burden to bear and don't think of turning to an attorney for help. However, an attorney can help you in a number of ways during this time from loan modification to explaining the process and the law to helping you weigh your options. To learn more visit, http://www.findgreatlawyers.com/Illinois-Foreclosure-Defense-Lawyers.htm

Lories and Lorikeets

I had always wanted a Lory but it seemed to not be in the cards. I visited the Birmingham Zoo in Alabama and went to the Lory exhibit which was very exciting. As I left one hid in my bag and tried to escape with me; little did I know I would have one join my flock. My friend had a Lory that needed to be adopted and we made the decision to have Zara join our home with our other three feathered friends.

Zara is a Blue-Streaked Lory and she is now 11 years old. She is quite the pistol and very animated. When we adopted her we didn't know what we were in for. Though I should have known when I left the zoo and the little escapologist hid in my bag. She has the most beautiful colorings I have seen. She is primarily red with black dispersed in her feathers. She has two dark blue streaks from the corner of her eyes and red with sky blue tips on her neck. She doesn't have belly feathers as she plucks which is now out of habit even though, she is still very beautiful.

There are two species. Lories which have short blunt tails and Lorikeets which have long tapering tails; though this usage can be subjective like parrot and parakeet. They are widely distributed within the Australian region, south-eastern Asia, Polynesian Islands, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste.

Their plumage is very eye-catching and colorful. Because they are small and extremely beautiful many people want them. Like any parrot the owner needs to be educated to the Lory's special needs, particularly their specialized diet of a nectar replacement. Their droppings are very messy as it is mostly liquid.

We now have Zara a Blue-Streak Lory living amongst the flock and she is different from our other three as they are hook bills and eat a very different diet than Zara. Hook bills have the ability to open nuts and they eat seed. It is dangerous for a Lory to eat seed as their esophagus lining is very thin and it could literally rip the esophagus lining and kill a Lory.

As to the diet a Lory eats, it sounds complex but it is actually very easy as they eat nectar, juice, fruit and vegetables. When I feed Zara I mix her nectar powder with water and the temperature should be around 100 degrees Fahrenheit and made into syrup. She also has dry nectar that is near her water.

Lories have a specialized brush tipped-tongue (tufts of papillae, extremely fine hairs) which she uses to pick up her dry nectar and mix with water. Consequently, her droppings are very messy as her diet consists mostly of liquid.

Zara also eats fresh fruit like cantaloupe, apples, oranges, and berries on her fruit kabob. At night I give her a bowl of mixed veggies. Get the frozen veggie bag with peas, carrots, carrots and green beans. Just take out the green beans and lima beans as they are high in iron and Lories cannot break down iron in their liver. Lories are very iron sensitive. To help break down iron in a Lory's liver I give Zara milk thistle (alcohol free!!). As a treat I give her a one grape and she loves it. When feeding a Lory, always check the iron ratio. Lories are a little time-consuming but the reward is immeasurable!

Lories and Lorikeets are very playful, animated and the class clown. They are very mischievous so they do have to be in a cage when they are left alone. When I leave the house I put Zara in her cage and while we sleep. When Zara sleeps I cover her cage; it gives a sense of security like a child with a blanket.

The Ultramarine Lorikeet is endangered as it is one of the 50 rarest parrots in the wild. The Blue Lorikeet is classified as vulnerable because of the introduction of European rats to the small island habitats in which they live. There have been conservation efforts in relocating these colorful clowns to locations free of predation and destruction.

As I have said Lories and Lorikeets are a very special breed of parrots and require a lot of attention. Keep in mind they are like a domesticated hummingbird only in parrot form.

Lories and Lorikeets are very high-strung and have a lot of energy because the nectar is mainly made up of sugars, their fruit has a lot of sugar and the juice they drink is made up of sugars. They are always on the go. Keeping this in mind they are very enticing as they are small and extremely colorful.

I can leave my other three feathered friends out of their cages when I leave and they will still be sitting where I left them when I get home. Zara on the other hand will have roamed the house and needless to say I have to search the house for her.

Zara may seem like a lot of work but she well worth it. I am very pleased she has joined our flock.

Ski Boots For Women

Ski boots for women function in a similar way as men's ski boots do. But their composition and designing methods are quite different. Women's ski boots are slightly leaner in cuff heights, contouring and have thick cushion for better foothold. The liner padding and forward flex also varies vaguely. Cuffs are sited bit lower, because the calf muscle of woman is lower positioned than that of man. Also, Ski boots for women have tapered heels and these boots fit narrowly around ankles. Such configuration helps to take turns efficiently and comfortably.

Initially, it was difficult and costly to manufacture specialized ski boots for women. But with increasing number of women participating in skiing activities, numerous brands have come up with ski boots for women. Brands such as Rossignol, Technica, Lange and Salomon, manufacture high quality ski boots for women. Now, there are wide varieties of women's ski boots readily available in the stores and at affordable prices.

Salomon Idol Ski boots for women have shell which reduces the weight, but supports and transfers all the exertion on skis edges. Technica women's boots have Velcro straps and tough velvety lining around the ankle. This lining prevents the skier's ankles from twisting while taking turns. Lange has introduced new CRL line for women which are elegant, have warm footbed and are meant for intermediate to advanced skilled skiers.

Rossignol's Electra ski boots for women deliver high performance. It has polyether cuffs, elastic foot bed with four micro buckles. Other major brands which manufacture ski boots for women include Head, Atomic and Nordica.

Custom Made Ski Boots:

Few women prefer custom made ski boots. While placing order for such boots, study in detail as what features need to be included in boots. Direct the mender to keep lifted heels. Such heel helps to transmit the energy at tip and concentrates the center point of gravity over the skier. But, do not go for higher heels, otherwise skier may stumble more often.

Alter the cuff height as per the comfort and requirements. The ankle flex has to be softer. The shell material used in ski boots for women can be either made from leather, polyester or some artificial leather. Direct the boot maker to include small hole in each boot for ventilation. Go for aluminum buckles in ski boots which are more durable.

Comfort of the foot is entirely dependent on footbed. So footbed has to be made from soft materials. Moreover, it has to be properly aligned. Lastly, it is important to consider these points, because skiers are the one who have to feel comfortable while skiing.

The Christian Olympics, Going For the Gold Crowns by S E Gregg

The Christian - Running the Race

S. E. Gregg captures the contagious excitement and the competitive spirit of the Olympic games in the book "The Christian Olympics: Going for the Gold Crowns." Gregg draws the reader into the thrill of participation in the competition and training of Olympic competition vicariously while applying spiritual application for athletes in the Christian race.

The Christian life parallels Olympic competition in many ways. Training and discipline are as imperative to the life of the Christian as they are to the Olympic competitor. The Christian keeps fit through spiritual exercises, walking by faith, stretching by faith, and practicing the discipline of obedience to God's will.

Gregg incorporates planning strategies for running well with specific instructions for all stages of life. Using the scriptures as the source the author gives instructions for becoming equipped for the competition beginning with what to wear. The Bible describes the whole armor of God this way. Prayer is our breathing exercise and the first step to becoming equipped with spiritual gifts. Workouts, trials, tests, aches, pains, and reproach are all a part of the preparation for endurance to finish the race well.

Olympic winner are present trophies made of bronze, silver, and gold at the awards ceremony. These are only temporal crowns. In the Christian Olympics the awards include: The Incorruptible Crown, The Crown of Rejoicing, The Crown of Righteousness, The Crown of Life, and the Crown of Glory. These Crowns are eternal. Gregg's writing is entertaining, inspirational, and motivating. "The Christian Olympics" is expressive, Biblically sound, and challenging. Let the Games Began!

Xulon Press

9781597815307

As reviewed for Midwest Book Review.

How To Spike A Volleyball

One of the most basic, yet important skills to learn in volleyball is how to spike a volleyball. A spike, sometimes called the attack, is the art of hitting the ball over the net, often at a downward angle, in such a way that it is virtually impossible to return. This can be a devastating move when performed correctly, since it usually ends with the ball hitting the court in between players of the opposing team. It can also have blinding speed and power behind it, meaning that even if hit or blocked by the opposing team, the ball flies off course.

Spiking is usually done by the front row players, those closest to the net. In fact, if the ball is within the 10 foot line, that is the line set 10 feet behind the net, the front row players are the only players allowed to spike it. While the ball can be spiked behind the 10 foot line by the back row, this is a difficult move to make, and can lack some of the speed and precision of those closer to the net. Knowing how to spike a volleyball involves knowing the 2 steps involved, the approach and the attack.

The idea of the approach is to position the body in the best position to gain speed and momentum for the hit. A spiker usually hits the ball by jumping off of both feet after a couple of steps to the ball. The main part of the approach is the last two steps leading to the jump. These two steps are the most important steps to focus on when practicing the spike, though the spiker can take as many as four. The first step of the approach is performed with the hand the spiker uses. For example, the first of the two steps is started with the right foot if the hitter is right-handed. When using either the 3 or 4 step techniques, the second to last step should always be on that foot. Using the same right-handed player, a 3 steps approach would begin on the left foot, the next step would be on the right foot, and the final step on the left again. Of course, the final part of the approach is the jump. This is where the coiled energy of the approach is transferred from forward motion to upward motion.

The key part of the attack is the point of contact with the ball. The hit should be performed with the arms straight, keeping the elbows extended. The trick is to contact the ball above and possibly slightly in front of the body, while reaching high. Hitting the ball with a snapping motion of the wrists will force the ball into a downward direction. If hit in the proper manner, the upward energy of the approach is transferred to a downward force on the ball. This should force the ball over the net at a downward angle at a high speed. Returning a ball hit in this manner can be very hard to accomplish.

How to spike a volleyball is one of the fundamental skills needed to play volleyball. An understanding of the forces involved, and how to apply them can make the difference between a killer spike and bump over the net. Putting the ball away in this manner will go a long way to ensure victory for the spiking team.

In The Heart Of The Maremma, A Stroll From The Terme Di Saturnia And Etruscan Village

Enrico Cipolletta and Angela Silla were general manager and sales & marketing manager of large luxury hotels until they opted for the simple and genuine pleasure of changing their lives, by switching to the rhythms of the Tuscan countryside. Today their new life is Locanda la Pieve, near Saturnia, in Semproniano, to be precise.

They bought this place deep in lite heart of nature and transformed it into an eight-room treasure, with a cosy yet sophisticated atmosphere.

Almost "another world"

Traditional cuisine has always been, and always will be, one of the Locanda' s strengths.The atmosphere of a family meal blends with old-world ambience at the table as you feast on fresh pasta, game, cheeses, honey and sweets from the Maremma. Breakfast without daily alarm clock; relish genuine dishes as you pass the day in harmony with your biorhythms.

Breakfast? Supper? Moments of sheer bliss to be savoured along, with the tranquil countryside, in the restaurant and on the flowered terrace. Apart from its flavours, the Maremma is also reflected in the atmospheric colours and styles.

The rooms, which are all different - each has its own name - boast all modern comforts, which blend harmoniously with the local furnishings and details.

The surrounding areas are graced by the Terme di Saturnia spa resort, or trips can be organized to the Wild Animal Recovery Centre which takes in wounded animals from all over Italy, to the Bosco dei Rocconi WWF Oasis, or to the Fauna Park in Monte Labro. Don't miss the "tuff-stone towns" Sovana, Sorano and Pitigliano, or Montemerano, Rocchetto di Fazio, Roccalbegna, Santa Fiora and Amiata, the mountain beloved of Buddhists.

Maremma a place to stay, a place to discovery, a place to love. The motto of Enrico and Angela is "slow life", they welcome you!

UK Broadband Speed Factors and Comparisons

UK broadband speed varies widely across the country. The differences are based upon the location, type of broadband and the service providers, themselves. Speed is based upon connection, download and upload of information. Speed also varies based upon individual factors. All the factors come together to help give a rough estimate of the overall UK broadband speed.

The following list explains all of the factors that goes into the final result of broadband speed.

- Type of Broadband. There are numerous types of broadband connections. ADSL and cable are the fastest. Other types like satellite are slower, but still faster than dial up. Even at the slowest rate broadband is still at least 10 times faster than dial up connections.

- Service provider. Some service providers can supply higher speeds. This can be due to better technology, equipment or location. Each provider will list their tops speeds for subscribers to see and this is an easy way for a person to ensure they are getting the best speed possible.

- Web Traffic. The internet is often referred to as the information highway. The reason for this is that all the information online travels through lines that work much like an actual highway. When there are a lot of people online these lines get crowded and the internet runs slower than usual. These times are referred to as peak hours. Peak hours usually occur after 7 am until 9 pm on weekdays and all weekend.

- Hardware. Hardware a person uses, from modems to cables can effect the internet speed. If a person is using outdated or damaged hardware then this will effect the efficiency and in the end, the speed of the connection.

- Personal computer. It is up to the individual to make sure that they keep their computer running smoothly. Each person should make sure that they clean their web browsers history, temporary files and cookies on a regular basis. This helps the computer to be able to work quicker. Also older computers do not have as much memory and therefore need to be cleaned more often so the internet can run quickly.

These four factors all come together to make broadband speed hard to pinpoint. One location could get greatly different results than another simply because of the varying factors.

When looking at UK broadband access speeds and all the factors that can effect them it is easy to see why it providers can not guarantee a speed. Many providers give a range of speed where the connection speed will fall. Most users will rarely, if ever, get the top speeds, due to the factors above. Even someone will the best equipment, location and service may not see the top speeds because some factors, like web traffic, can not be controlled by anyone.

Inside Review - Stress Relief Management

I really enjoyed reading this book as it has helped me better understand the situations in my day to day life. I currently have been going through some rough times with my marriage as well as my work. I now realize that those rough times are not as rough as I thought they were. Nothing really comes easy in life and this book certainly is not a " this will fix everything book" , However it did help me stop and realize what is important to me and made me stop worrying about all the little stuff that I had no control over in the first place.

The beginning of the book is about stress in general. What is stress and most importantly what causes it. I have to admit that there were some things that I was blind to that I didn't even realize was causing me stress or anxiety.

I think there are many different levels of stress that we go through. For me, and it goes through this in the book, I would tend to eat and over eat when I become really stressed. As you can imagine this caused an even bigger problem. Now my clothes started to not fit, my husband would make these little "fat" comments and one day I had one of my co-workers come up to me and ask if I were pregnant.

The book actually helped me realize the things that were causing me the most stress. Once identified I then started doing the simple things the book recommended to decrease my stress level. The "BEST" thing I did was to take a little bit of time for me ( which I did not have ) and started actually going to the gym 3 days a week. Now don't get the wrong idea and think its some kind of "weight loss" or "how to get 6 pack abs" book because that it's not. It simple explained that increasing exercise was one of the best things you could do to relieve stress.

Another important thing I got out of this book was to take myself out of the stressful situations as much as I could. This was really helpful for work. There were a couple of people at my work that I simply did not like. Easy enough I started scheduling myself away from those people as much as possible. I am lucky enough that if a project come about and one of those "un-liked persons" were involved I could delegate the task to someone else, whereas before I would tend to do it myself. This was very soothing and rewarding to me !!

My conclusion is this EBook was worth every penny and more. Although I am not stress free I feel that I am back to my old self again. I look at a lot of things differently now and I am much happier in my marriage. Do yourself a favor sit down one evening alone and read the entire book. Then read it again as needed. I actually broke it down, took notes and wrote things in my life that were relevant to what the book was explaining at the time.

What Are the Pros of Banner Ad Marketing?

Something that I have seen starting to grow more interest in people's minds in the internet marketing world is banner ad marketing. This is by no means a new idea, but rather it is one of the oldest forms of internet marketing.

Surely you've all seen the ads that say "enter your zip code for a chance to win!" Well those are banner ads. They are on probably 95% of sites and you may not even realize it. They are in instant messaging services as well, such as AIM and Windows Live Messenger.

The ads that you will see today range from just a simple picture and some text promoting the offer to a small mini game that you can play, all just to get that click from you!

What are some of the pros of banner ad marketing?

1. Generally quicker campaigns.

One of the pros are that if you really know how to target your audience and demographics and you know what sites to promote that product on, then you can make a very good income and not have too work "too" hard. Do not get me wrong, there is still plenty of work in banner campaigns, and lots of trial and error, but once you get into the swing of things there is a lot of money to be made. Speaking to some people about banner ad campaigns they have expressed to me that they enjoy it more than other forms of internet marketing since they can usually have a quicker turnaround on the investment to profit.

2. Millions of sites that allow banner ads.

Since like I said there are millions of sites out there that utilize banner ad marketing. You are not limited to only a few sites that you can submit your entries into. You can buy either directly from the site or there are affiliate marketing sites that you can apply to and become a publisher for them.

3. The wide range of products you can promote.

There are absolutely no boundaries here. Think of any product in the world. There is a banner ad for it! Even random terms such as car wash. I am certain there is an eBook out there somewhere that you can promote that will tell people the best and safest way to wash their car. You can even create your own eBook and promote your own products using banner ads!

Cheap Flights That Takes You Places

If you have been hunting around for discounted flights and are wondering from where to begin your search. Relax! The Internet is your source of power for swiftly discovering cheap flights and package deals that suits your needs and comfort. You no longer need to travel to a local travel agent to book your airline tickets. You can now choose to go online and you will find loads of touring sites that offer discounted air travel.

You will come across various travel sites that solely offer you great prices on air travel lower than the discounted rates of the airline. As well as they arrange for your stay and local transportation once you get to your destination. These sites bargain a deal with the famous airlines and deluxe hotels around the world in order to provide the customer with the best price on all their domestic and international travel and lodging. At times most of the travel sites online buy tickets in bulk and then sell them to travelers in discounted prices

As you may come across many sites that offer you the best prices but in turn may turn out to be an illegitimate site. A good option would be to get all your bookings done from one genuine site. When you order all of your requirements from the same site you will not have to make multiple calls to get any issue solved. All that is required is patience as well as time to find the lowest and cheapest airfare on the net. The travel sites are open 24/7 giving you the chance of booking your cheap flights anytime.

Diet Based Fibroids Treatment to Cure Uterine Fibroids - An Overview

When it comes to Fibroids Treatment Options, often, conventional medicine is frustrated by conditions that don't have one; specific cause-and fibroids are one condition that falls into this category. Caused by various factors, Uterine fibroids can make the root cause of their existence very hard to be discovered. And this is the reason, why conventional medicine based fibroids treatment options don't really work on this condition. They only help a but in shrinking these benign tumors and getting rid of the pain associated with these tumors.

Improvement in nutrition is one very major weapon that can literally help you in fighting with uterine fibroids and eliminating them for good. Though this method is a bit slow, but its sure that this method guarantees the elimination of fibroids forever.

The presence of toxins and preservatives that are derived from food, are usually the major factor that contribute significantly in the growth of uterine fibroids and hence its imperative to start considering organic diet that is full of nutrients, proteins, vitamins, etc.

Low fat foods, that are whole and unprocessed and contain no animal protein, are really good for eliminating uterine fibroids naturally and permanently.

Limited consumption of processed meats will help significantly in eliminating fibroids for good because the reason is that the unprocessed foods contain way too less chemicals, preservatives and toxic materials that would damage the internal system hence worsening the condition of uterine fibroids all the more.

Furthermore, low fat diet also helps in controlling weight and is always good for people are obese. It is a fact that estrogen and progesterone imbalance are major contributors to the formation of uterine fibroids, and since estrogen is usually stored in fat cells, by consuming low fat food, you actually cut down the number of such cells in your body helping it all the more to fight with fibroids more.

Keep in mind, however, that you needn't try to eliminate all fats from your diet-nor would it be advisable to do so. The oils in oily fish, such as salmon and mackerel, for example, are very healthy and should be included.

Another organic fibroids treatment is crucial ingredient to a fibroid-shrinking diet which is water. It is a known fact that, low consumption of water can really make your body organs more prone to several ailments. However, staying well hydrated, our body really gets help in flushing out all the stored toxins which again helps significantly in shrinking fibroids naturally.

So as a start, begin your fibroid-fighting regimen by increasing your water intake, eliminating processed foods as much as possible, and using organic vegetables, fruits, and meats in your meals.

Easy Low Calorie Shirataki Miracle Noodle Meals

This is a food that is easy to make as they are shipped in liquid and ready to serve up within minutes. Easy dinner meal ideas with Shirataki Noodles.

These delicious noodles are full of health benefits that will slim your waistline too. Do you know the unbelievable benefits that are in them. Are you looking for the best low calorie foods, that are gluten free and they also contain zero carbs? The health benefits that are built into this is so real.

You can make every pasta dish with the large variety of Miracle Noodles that are available. Those that lived in Japan and China have been enjoying them for years now.

The Konjac plant is only grown in Japan and China. You will find it so easy to order your's here today.

Let's spread the word about this great pasta that are being enjoyed by thousands. There are thousands that love these noodles. I bring my passion for the Miracle Noodles to all of my readers.

You will be amazed at all the shapes and sizes of noodles that can be enjoyed. You want to make sure that you only heat your Noodles, do not overcook or they may become rubbery. Of course we all have different like's and different taste's buds so what one may like another may not and that goes for even noodles. You have to give Shirataki Noodles a try to slim down your waistline this year. You have to try these if you are really serious about rapid weight loss.

You can make the most fabulous pasta dishes with Shirataki Noodles. You get a low calorie noodle that is gluten free and has zero carbohydrates to boot. They are actually packaged in liquid, and they are ready-to-eat right out of the package.

If you prefer your dishes warm then you can put them in some boiling water for a brief moment and then combine them with other dishes, or by adding things like tofu, garlic, spinach, or soy sauce to enhance the flavor of your dish. You can get your favorite restaurant recipe cookbook; just remember to substitute the noodles with your miracle noodles for a low calorie healthy dish.

High soluble plant fiber this makes the a great addition to every weight loss diet. These are idea for a quick meal idea. These do not contain any soy, wheat or gluten and it is a kosher product. This makes the no calorie noodles a wonderful staple for every household in world. We can all benefit from an amazing food staple like this for our overall health statistics. If you are serious about losing weight with these great, you may want to visit my pasta store for some great cookbooks on pasta dishes. You will find simple and easy meals to authentic ones too and everything in between.

Pet Friendly Resorts - Don't Let Your Pet Sitting Responsibilities Stop Your Vacation!

Have you ever heard your friends complain that they cannot travel because they have pets they must watch, they claim they do not have a proper pet sitter, or they are afraid to leave their pets alone? If you own a pet you know just how they feel, sometimes we end up living for our pets and not for ourselves. Still, you must not allow that to screw up your vacation plans. What you need is to find a Pet Friendly Resort, one which welcomes your pets, and welcomes your business too!

Did you know that pet friendly resorts are on the rise? Why you ask? Well, it is quite simple, due to the decrease in travel during the recession, many timeshare rentals, and condo rentals in resort communities are not quite as picky as they used to be. What they are finding is that really isn't that much trouble. Gee Whiz, I could have told them that, my pets are more than polite, potty trained, and you'd hardly know they were there.

Often, we can leave our cats at home thanks to self-serving food tray systems and they seem to get along fine, heck I am certain my cat doesn't miss me much at all, has the whole house to itself. Now then, when it comes to dog friendly resorts, that's what I am talking about.

You see, I wouldn't want to leave my dog by himself more than a few days, but when I note that there is a dog friendly resort that welcomes "Bear" well, I am all ears. And I know that will be more area to explore, places to walk, and things to sniff! He loves it. A vacation rental that allows pets, heck, I'm all ears! I like to take my daily jog or walk and my best friend wants to come too, this is why I am so happy to see more pet friendly resorts near my favorite vacation spots.

You must not let your pet sitting responsibilities become your excuse for nixing your vacation plans this year. There are plenty of pet friendly resorts, timeshare rentals, and condo rentals that allow them these days. Why not do a little searching online. You will see exactly what I mean. Bear doesn't have to stay home alone anymore, and you are not imprisoned from your much needed vacation either. It is my sincere hope that you will please consider all this.

How to Get Low Cost Long Term Care Insurance?

Most people rant on how pricey long term care insurance is; no doubt why they are indecisive in getting coverage for themselves and would rather take the more complicated alternatives to pinch pennies. For most people, it's not the quality of services they worry about but the expenses for prolonged care that could bust their savings.

If long term care costs were only less expensive, more elders would get LTC insurance. But, it is quite fair that insurance industry nowadays is coming up with new framework to lower the prices of long term care policies and to make it more affordable. The state governments are helping people avail partnership policies to shy away from catastrophic financial risks.

So How Can I Get Inexpensive LTCi?

This is a one million dollar worth question. You don't want to appear as if you are low-balling the costs of insurance, and probably that's not the real thing, right?

The often overlooked and misunderstood way of getting nominal LTC policies is buying policies for the maximum length of three or five years. The Genworth Financial, one of the leading insurance companies, stated that the average claim is two and a half years. The American Association for Long Term Care surveyed insurance companies throughout the country and revealed that policyholders with three-year benefit period file claim and do not exhaust their benefits. That is a good point why three to five year coverage is already sufficient.

Some people develop chronic illness, such as Alzheimer's or dementia, which would require them to heighten their premiums to cope with the expenses. However, that is not a good idea because there are ways to confront the problem without increasing your premiums and blowing up your expenditures. Most of the states nowadays are offering partnership programs that help you qualify for Medicaid without exhausting your benefits one you lose your LTCi benefits. The rules for qualifying on partnership policies vary from state to state, but the standard is this: For instance, the insurance company pays $20,000 worth of benefits, you can keep $200,000 assets from Medicaid regardless of what the law requires. The partnership program prevents people from becoming impoverished due to Medicaid asset requirements.

Don't worry too much in getting low premiums, but pay attention in your insurance company's reputation to avoid some worst case scenarios. Some people are looking after the lowest possible LTC policies only to end up in the wrong company. There's no point negotiating for long term care insurance in a company who evades from paying claims and raises rates unreasonably so policyholders won't be able to afford them. Always go with a broker who differentiates the sweet spots of several insurance companies

Keep in mind that premiums are not guaranteed fixed, so expect the rates would go up. The price of LTC is very much uncertain, so the only way is to decide when to purchase your insurance. LTC experts recommend the best time to purchase insurance is in your fifties because the premiums are much lower.

Some people prefer to cover the entire possible scenario for maximum protection. However, that is not a particular solution because modern long-term care policies allow you to balance coverage and costs.