Dark circles make you look older, tired, stressed, sick, depressed and just plain bad. Dark circles is common non-hormonal skin problem. Dark circles under the eyes are caused by a very specific physiological mechanism. There are many contributing factors to the development of these dark circles and even more things that can make them worse. Dark circles under the eyes are an extremely common and distressing issue. Dark circles are not caused by stress, all-night work or partying sessions or fatigue. Dark circles under the eyes are a fact of life. Many people assume they're caused by not getting enough sleep, and they're right. Dark circles are caused by one of three primary reasons. Vasculature inflammation. Late nights, allergies and nutritional deficiencies can enlarge the blood vessels beneath the thin under-eye skin. They acquired them with age and have failed to remedy the problem despite throwing every trick in the book at them.
Causes dark circles heredity is one of the main reasons to suffer from dark eye circles. Stress or depression. Prolonged exposure to sunlight, especially during summer. Lack of sleep or fatigue. Genetic hyper-pigmentation is the most treatable form of dark circles. The best way to prevent dark circles under the eyes is to eat, drink and sleep well, reduce stress and combat fatigue. There is one cosmetic - a light-reflecting concealer - which helps because it contains titanium powder which reflects light across the dark area. The best way to prevent dark circles under the eyes is to eat, drink and sleep well, reduce stress and combat fatigue. When dark circles do occur, this site offers natural, inexpensive methods of reducing or curing them. Drink tomato juice with some mint leaves, lemon juice and salt. Eat food with rich vitamins and iron. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Home Remedies Dark Circles Tips
1. Drink at least ten glasses of water everyday.
2. Yoga can also help you to get rid of dark circles. Do pranayam for at least 5 minutes everyday.
3. Massage dark circles with any cold cream before going to bed at least for 15 minutes.
4. Apply a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice.
5. Dip cotton balls in rose water or chilled water and keep it over the darker areas for 5-10 minutes.
6. Almond oil is the excellent skin food. Massage under and around the eyes with almond oil daily for 2 weeks.
7. Apply moisturizers with natural ingredients such as avocado oil, sesame, vitamin K and Vitamin E.
8. Apply a paste of powdered almonds and milk under the eyes.
9. Slurp this juice to get rid of those tainted circles. Drink tomato juice with some mint leaves, lemon juice and salt.
10. Eat food with rich vitamins and iron. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
11. Use sunglasses while out in the sun, to protect your eyes from the harmful rays.
10. Cut the fresh figs into half and place them under the eye. Keep them for 15-30 minutes and rinse it with warm water.
2008年1月3日星期四
Scouting For Quality Wholesale Products
Hello Friend,
If you want to make money by selling merchandise online, you have to find quality wholesale products to sell. Unfortunately for many new sellers, finding the right wholesale products is an overwhelming task and is often easier said than done. If you're wondering what to look for in wholesale merchandise and how pick which wholesale products you buy, I have some tips for you.
First, look for wholesale products that people can use. Those little plastic parrots that balance on their beaks are absolutely adorable, but I have yet to find a person who really needs one. If you want to be successful in your endeavors, you need to find wholesale products that people really need products they want and will use.
Clothing and accessories are always great wholesale products to look into. Clothing is one of the basic necessities of life and everyone needs it. When you're selling clothing, you're supplying consumers with a product they can not live without. However, keep in mind that clothing does have its trends. If you purchase a lot of shiny parachute pants and trying to sell them in the 21st Century, don't expect them to go over too well. Classic cuts and styles and basic designs are always a good choice when looking for clothing-related wholesale products.
Accessories are also very good wholesale products to invest in. Some women change purses as frequently as some men change socks. If you can offer your patrons an array of purses, you may gain customers for life. Wallets, cell phone cases, backpacks, sunglasses and jewelry are all very good wholesale products to buy and sell.
Another area of wholesale products that you might want to investigate is that of sporting goods. Sporting goods such as knives and binoculars have proven to be very hot items for many sellers. Many people who are new to the wholesale market are often very surprised to see the low prices at which these items are sold and how much profit the retail stores selling these items are actually making on these wholesale products.
You should concentrate on the staples throughout the year, but during the holiday season, anything goes. At this time, you definitely want to invest in wholesale products that make good gifts. Gloves, luggage, wallets and jackets all make for exceptional presents and the sales volume really spikes during this time of year. During the holiday season, make sure you order the wholesale products you want before your wholesale supplier runs out. It's not uncommon for the demand for wholesale products to exceed the supply when late November/early December rolls around.
If you want to make money by selling merchandise online, you have to find quality wholesale products to sell. Unfortunately for many new sellers, finding the right wholesale products is an overwhelming task and is often easier said than done. If you're wondering what to look for in wholesale merchandise and how pick which wholesale products you buy, I have some tips for you.
First, look for wholesale products that people can use. Those little plastic parrots that balance on their beaks are absolutely adorable, but I have yet to find a person who really needs one. If you want to be successful in your endeavors, you need to find wholesale products that people really need products they want and will use.
Clothing and accessories are always great wholesale products to look into. Clothing is one of the basic necessities of life and everyone needs it. When you're selling clothing, you're supplying consumers with a product they can not live without. However, keep in mind that clothing does have its trends. If you purchase a lot of shiny parachute pants and trying to sell them in the 21st Century, don't expect them to go over too well. Classic cuts and styles and basic designs are always a good choice when looking for clothing-related wholesale products.
Accessories are also very good wholesale products to invest in. Some women change purses as frequently as some men change socks. If you can offer your patrons an array of purses, you may gain customers for life. Wallets, cell phone cases, backpacks, sunglasses and jewelry are all very good wholesale products to buy and sell.
Another area of wholesale products that you might want to investigate is that of sporting goods. Sporting goods such as knives and binoculars have proven to be very hot items for many sellers. Many people who are new to the wholesale market are often very surprised to see the low prices at which these items are sold and how much profit the retail stores selling these items are actually making on these wholesale products.
You should concentrate on the staples throughout the year, but during the holiday season, anything goes. At this time, you definitely want to invest in wholesale products that make good gifts. Gloves, luggage, wallets and jackets all make for exceptional presents and the sales volume really spikes during this time of year. During the holiday season, make sure you order the wholesale products you want before your wholesale supplier runs out. It's not uncommon for the demand for wholesale products to exceed the supply when late November/early December rolls around.
2008年1月1日星期二
Learn How To Kick: Kicking Effectively in a Self-Defense or Combat Situation Part 4 of 10
This ten article series will deal with the various components that need to be addressed when considering the utilization of a particular kick in a combat or self-defense situation. These ten components can also be used by the tournament competitor although certain segments would have to be modified slightly for the tournament aspects of kicking, rather than the more intensive nature of using a kick or kicks in combat. Although all of these individual components are important, they are most effective when combined together and utilized correctly when executing a kick.
Although I will only be discussing one of the components in this article, here is the complete list of all ten of them.
1. Your Kicking Ability
2. Your Intended Application
3. The Environment
4. Telegraphing
5. Striking Implement
6. Striking the Correct Target
7. Initial Impact
8. Impact
9. Retraction or Follow Through
10. Return to Fighting Position
Component Four; Telegraphing:
Telegraphing can and does take many forms. Most are subconscious in nature while others are done consciously, but unknowingly. Most people dont and wouldnt knowingly telegraph their intentions to their opponent, but end up doing so anyhow, primarily due to a lack of proper training. What I will do in this article is present you with the most common forms of telegraphing when kicking and the three most efficient ways of eliminating them.
Verbalizing:
Verbalizing your intentions is usually done by opening your mouth and stating to your opponent that you are going to kick his ass, or words to that effect. This not only telegraphs your intentions to your opponent, but it also can be used against you if your opponent decides to take you to court on a civil matter after the altercation has occurred. It can also be used against you if the authorities become involved and it turns into a criminal matter.
Your mouth and what comes out of it can be one of your greatest assets, or one of your worst enemies. So instead of opening your mouth and telling your opponent what your intentions are, keep it shut and let him wonder.
Eye Contact:
Ever wonder why the United States Secret Service agents wear sunglasses? NO, its not to look cool or really to keep the sun out of their eyes. Although that is what the original purpose of sunglasses is. What the Secret Services primary purpose is for wearing sunglasses is to keep people from seeing where and what their eyes are looking at. This also gives off the perception that they are looking everywhere at once.
One of the most common telegraphs a person will do is to look at the part of the body that he/she intends to strike on their opponent. This is a dead giveaway and should never be done unless you are adept at implementing deceptive strategy.
Ideally, your eyes should be focused upon your opponent like a flashlight with the center of the light centered upon your opponents upper chest. While your peripheral vision is scanning his entire body like the outer light of the flashlight. At no time should your eyes be focused like a laser beam upon a single point of focus.
Facial Expressions:
Have you ever heard of someone having a poker face? What this means is that the person in question does not give off any sign of emotion that would betray his feelings. This is quite common in poker players and should be one of many goals that you will want to strive for in order to lessen the chances of inadvertently telegraphing your intentions to your opponent.
Keep your face as cold and emotionless as the face on a granite statue.
Shoulder, Arm, and Upper Body Movements:
Hunching over of the shoulders and body at the waist are often very good indicators that a person is getting ready to kick. Another one is lowering of the hands before kicking.
Always watch yourself in the mirror and take a close look at yourself and what you do prior to and during the initiation of your kick. Write them down and then eliminate them.
Eventually your goal should be to have a poker body to go with your poker face.
Shifting Your Weight:
If you are relatively inexperienced at kicking, you will almost always telegraph your intention to kick by noticeably shifting your weight onto your non-kicking leg. This is almost always accompanied by the lowering of the hands.
If you are an experienced kicker, there should be no discernable difference in your weight distribution immediately prior to kicking. This is of course dependent upon you executing every component of the kick correctly.
Improper Initiation of the Kick:
This is usually done by either one of two things; not setting up your kick with another technique prior to initiating it, and/or lifting your leg up with your thigh muscles to kick rather than properly utilizing your foot and ankle to raise your leg up.
The 3 Most Common Ways to Eliminate Telegraphing:
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
1. Practicing the Correct Technique:
This is pretty much a no-brainer here. If you practice 99% of the kick correctly and 1% incorrectly, then you have an incorrect kick. You must practice (on a regular basis) each and every component of the kick correctly and with the proper mind-set in order to obtain the maximum amount of efficiency and effectiveness out of your kick.
2. Practicing with a Competent Training Partner:
You partner can and will have a different perspective on you and your kicking abilities and will be able to provide the critical feedback needed for you to improve upon those skills. Having a good training partner is invaluable to improving your kicking skills, so when you find one, dont take them for granted.
3. Practicing in Front of a Mirror:
The mirror is without a doubt my favorite piece of equipment to use in order to improve the effectiveness of my kicks. What your goal should be is to be able to execute your kick to impact before noticing in the mirror that you have actually kicked. Obviously this is not easy to do, nor should it be.
Ideally, your kick should strike your opponent before he sees it and before you even realize that you have thrown it.
Although I will only be discussing one of the components in this article, here is the complete list of all ten of them.
1. Your Kicking Ability
2. Your Intended Application
3. The Environment
4. Telegraphing
5. Striking Implement
6. Striking the Correct Target
7. Initial Impact
8. Impact
9. Retraction or Follow Through
10. Return to Fighting Position
Component Four; Telegraphing:
Telegraphing can and does take many forms. Most are subconscious in nature while others are done consciously, but unknowingly. Most people dont and wouldnt knowingly telegraph their intentions to their opponent, but end up doing so anyhow, primarily due to a lack of proper training. What I will do in this article is present you with the most common forms of telegraphing when kicking and the three most efficient ways of eliminating them.
Verbalizing:
Verbalizing your intentions is usually done by opening your mouth and stating to your opponent that you are going to kick his ass, or words to that effect. This not only telegraphs your intentions to your opponent, but it also can be used against you if your opponent decides to take you to court on a civil matter after the altercation has occurred. It can also be used against you if the authorities become involved and it turns into a criminal matter.
Your mouth and what comes out of it can be one of your greatest assets, or one of your worst enemies. So instead of opening your mouth and telling your opponent what your intentions are, keep it shut and let him wonder.
Eye Contact:
Ever wonder why the United States Secret Service agents wear sunglasses? NO, its not to look cool or really to keep the sun out of their eyes. Although that is what the original purpose of sunglasses is. What the Secret Services primary purpose is for wearing sunglasses is to keep people from seeing where and what their eyes are looking at. This also gives off the perception that they are looking everywhere at once.
One of the most common telegraphs a person will do is to look at the part of the body that he/she intends to strike on their opponent. This is a dead giveaway and should never be done unless you are adept at implementing deceptive strategy.
Ideally, your eyes should be focused upon your opponent like a flashlight with the center of the light centered upon your opponents upper chest. While your peripheral vision is scanning his entire body like the outer light of the flashlight. At no time should your eyes be focused like a laser beam upon a single point of focus.
Facial Expressions:
Have you ever heard of someone having a poker face? What this means is that the person in question does not give off any sign of emotion that would betray his feelings. This is quite common in poker players and should be one of many goals that you will want to strive for in order to lessen the chances of inadvertently telegraphing your intentions to your opponent.
Keep your face as cold and emotionless as the face on a granite statue.
Shoulder, Arm, and Upper Body Movements:
Hunching over of the shoulders and body at the waist are often very good indicators that a person is getting ready to kick. Another one is lowering of the hands before kicking.
Always watch yourself in the mirror and take a close look at yourself and what you do prior to and during the initiation of your kick. Write them down and then eliminate them.
Eventually your goal should be to have a poker body to go with your poker face.
Shifting Your Weight:
If you are relatively inexperienced at kicking, you will almost always telegraph your intention to kick by noticeably shifting your weight onto your non-kicking leg. This is almost always accompanied by the lowering of the hands.
If you are an experienced kicker, there should be no discernable difference in your weight distribution immediately prior to kicking. This is of course dependent upon you executing every component of the kick correctly.
Improper Initiation of the Kick:
This is usually done by either one of two things; not setting up your kick with another technique prior to initiating it, and/or lifting your leg up with your thigh muscles to kick rather than properly utilizing your foot and ankle to raise your leg up.
The 3 Most Common Ways to Eliminate Telegraphing:
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
1. Practicing the Correct Technique:
This is pretty much a no-brainer here. If you practice 99% of the kick correctly and 1% incorrectly, then you have an incorrect kick. You must practice (on a regular basis) each and every component of the kick correctly and with the proper mind-set in order to obtain the maximum amount of efficiency and effectiveness out of your kick.
2. Practicing with a Competent Training Partner:
You partner can and will have a different perspective on you and your kicking abilities and will be able to provide the critical feedback needed for you to improve upon those skills. Having a good training partner is invaluable to improving your kicking skills, so when you find one, dont take them for granted.
3. Practicing in Front of a Mirror:
The mirror is without a doubt my favorite piece of equipment to use in order to improve the effectiveness of my kicks. What your goal should be is to be able to execute your kick to impact before noticing in the mirror that you have actually kicked. Obviously this is not easy to do, nor should it be.
Ideally, your kick should strike your opponent before he sees it and before you even realize that you have thrown it.
How to Prevent and Treat Migraine Headaches
For the millions of migraine sufferers in the United States alone, any sort of migraine treatment is better than nothing. A migraine can come on with or without any sort of noticeable trigger and stay for hours or days at a time. The unspeakable throbbing in the head, sensitivity to light and sound, and debilitating consequences for daily life lead to interesting perspectives on prevention and treatment.
Traditional migraines can occur with or without an aura, meaning they can have (or not have) any visual disturbances. Such visual disturbances include blind spots, seeing colors, or shades of gray and/or black. An ocular migraine includes those types of visual "hallucinations" but they only occur in one eye. The changes to vision are not permanent in either situation, but often send most migraine sufferers to medical clinics. Lewis Carroll, of Alice in Wonderland fame, cited migraine hallucinations as primary sources for the creation of the classic children's book. Migraines, with or without an aura, occur because of changes in the brain's blood vessel. Blood vessels swell, causing inflammation, which then constricts the blood vessels even more. The optical changes noticed in traditional migraines are because of the occipital cortex perceiving changes in vision due to blood vessels and inflammation. With an ocular migraine, however, the visual changes occur in the retinal blood vessels, which are inflamed, and causing visual disturbances.
According to migraine experts, the most common triggers for migraine headaches include stress, lack of sleep, and skipping meals. Other triggers include weather or altitude changes, pollution, smells, any sort of sleep problems, and other senses, like lighting. Foods that include aspartame or MSG (monosodium glutamate) also have been identified as triggers to migraines. Another large trigger is smoking, as it constricts already small blood vessels. Migraines tend to effect women more so than men; estrogen increases the chances of migraines, research states. However, it is unclear how estrogen does this. Some women find that decreased levels of estrogen will cause migraines while others say that too much estrogen caused the problem. Many women find that their natural menses cycle will effect when their next migraine will occur.
Experts say that prevention is the easiest way to deal with a migraine. This means identifying your own pattern of migraine headaches and triggers. Some experts prescribe or recommend non-migraine medications daily in order to prevent migraine headaches. Doctors also state there is a distinct "window of opportunity" in which migraines are starting and can be most easily treated, without them running their course. This timeframe is limited to the first hour of the headache. However, experts admit most migraine sufferers do not want to bring on the unspeakable and convince themselves that they are only having a tension headache.
Once a migraine has started, several types of medication can be used to treat them. Over the counter medications, such as Tylenol or Advil, have helped some migraines while still others utilize other anti-inflammatory agents to treat migraines. These medications focus on helping the body deal with the pain of a migraine. New medications called triptans provide the treatment of the blood vessels, which essentially helps to stop the migraine at its root cause. Such medications include sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, and naratriptan. However, the triptan classification does not help with ocular migraines and could intensify the vision problems leading to vision loss.
However, some migraine sufferers do not feel comfortable always relying on medications to prevent or treat migraines. Doctors suggest, and highly encourage, patients to stay on a consistent schedule for meals and sleeping; disturbances with those daily events could lead to more stress and/or migraines themselves. Others encourage utilizing supplements such as magnesium, riboflavin, and coenzyme Q10. However, they stress that correct dosages should be maintained for at least three months before its intended effects can be perceived. Doctors suggest 500 mg of magnesium, 400 of riboflavin (B-12), and 150 mg of coenzyme Q10. Other types of herbs have anecdotal evidence of assistance in preventative measures; those include butterbur or feverfew. Doctors do warn that there are limited enforcement procedures of herbs; one brand could be more potent than another, so doctors suggest caution and using a reputable brand name. Still other migraine sufferers use acupuncture to relieve migraine pressure and Botox, as its primary usage is paralysis of muscles. Studies are being done to support the anecdotal evidence suggested by Botox promoters. Doctors feel that ocular migraine patients could find sunglasses, either simple or prescription, based on which wavelengths they seem to be having difficulties with.
Despite the once widespread belief that migraines were "just another headache" many advances have been made to understand and treat the source of the problem. As always, consult your doctor for your individual case before adjusting your migraine treatment. Adverse side effects should always be communicated with your doctor.
Traditional migraines can occur with or without an aura, meaning they can have (or not have) any visual disturbances. Such visual disturbances include blind spots, seeing colors, or shades of gray and/or black. An ocular migraine includes those types of visual "hallucinations" but they only occur in one eye. The changes to vision are not permanent in either situation, but often send most migraine sufferers to medical clinics. Lewis Carroll, of Alice in Wonderland fame, cited migraine hallucinations as primary sources for the creation of the classic children's book. Migraines, with or without an aura, occur because of changes in the brain's blood vessel. Blood vessels swell, causing inflammation, which then constricts the blood vessels even more. The optical changes noticed in traditional migraines are because of the occipital cortex perceiving changes in vision due to blood vessels and inflammation. With an ocular migraine, however, the visual changes occur in the retinal blood vessels, which are inflamed, and causing visual disturbances.
According to migraine experts, the most common triggers for migraine headaches include stress, lack of sleep, and skipping meals. Other triggers include weather or altitude changes, pollution, smells, any sort of sleep problems, and other senses, like lighting. Foods that include aspartame or MSG (monosodium glutamate) also have been identified as triggers to migraines. Another large trigger is smoking, as it constricts already small blood vessels. Migraines tend to effect women more so than men; estrogen increases the chances of migraines, research states. However, it is unclear how estrogen does this. Some women find that decreased levels of estrogen will cause migraines while others say that too much estrogen caused the problem. Many women find that their natural menses cycle will effect when their next migraine will occur.
Experts say that prevention is the easiest way to deal with a migraine. This means identifying your own pattern of migraine headaches and triggers. Some experts prescribe or recommend non-migraine medications daily in order to prevent migraine headaches. Doctors also state there is a distinct "window of opportunity" in which migraines are starting and can be most easily treated, without them running their course. This timeframe is limited to the first hour of the headache. However, experts admit most migraine sufferers do not want to bring on the unspeakable and convince themselves that they are only having a tension headache.
Once a migraine has started, several types of medication can be used to treat them. Over the counter medications, such as Tylenol or Advil, have helped some migraines while still others utilize other anti-inflammatory agents to treat migraines. These medications focus on helping the body deal with the pain of a migraine. New medications called triptans provide the treatment of the blood vessels, which essentially helps to stop the migraine at its root cause. Such medications include sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, and naratriptan. However, the triptan classification does not help with ocular migraines and could intensify the vision problems leading to vision loss.
However, some migraine sufferers do not feel comfortable always relying on medications to prevent or treat migraines. Doctors suggest, and highly encourage, patients to stay on a consistent schedule for meals and sleeping; disturbances with those daily events could lead to more stress and/or migraines themselves. Others encourage utilizing supplements such as magnesium, riboflavin, and coenzyme Q10. However, they stress that correct dosages should be maintained for at least three months before its intended effects can be perceived. Doctors suggest 500 mg of magnesium, 400 of riboflavin (B-12), and 150 mg of coenzyme Q10. Other types of herbs have anecdotal evidence of assistance in preventative measures; those include butterbur or feverfew. Doctors do warn that there are limited enforcement procedures of herbs; one brand could be more potent than another, so doctors suggest caution and using a reputable brand name. Still other migraine sufferers use acupuncture to relieve migraine pressure and Botox, as its primary usage is paralysis of muscles. Studies are being done to support the anecdotal evidence suggested by Botox promoters. Doctors feel that ocular migraine patients could find sunglasses, either simple or prescription, based on which wavelengths they seem to be having difficulties with.
Despite the once widespread belief that migraines were "just another headache" many advances have been made to understand and treat the source of the problem. As always, consult your doctor for your individual case before adjusting your migraine treatment. Adverse side effects should always be communicated with your doctor.
2007年12月31日星期一
Choosing Sunglasses: Getting the Color, Material And Frame Right
Sunglasses were once a simple thing to buy. You only had to stop by the drugstore, choose a frame that you liked and walk out the door with it shielding your eyes. The lenses were almost always a simple dark brown, the frames either plastic or wire. But nowadays, when you walk down a busy street in the afternoon, you see sunglasses that are green, grey, purple and red, metallic and plastic, reflective or not. Buying a good pair of sunglasses has become more complicated; which one is the right choice? You need sunglasses made of different materials, for different purposes.
When it comes to lenses, a person can wish to change the colors around for fashion or health reasons. Brown, green and grey are considered the "standard" colors, mostly because they cause the least distortion to how you see colors. Blue and purple are for fashion purposes and have no medical use. Red, however, is good for lower light conditions because they enhance contrast. They do come with the side effect of color distortion, as do orange and yellow. The latter is used by golfers for its depth perception properties as well as color enhancement. In addition to the color of the lenses, special effects such as mirroring and polarization can be applied depending on the purpose of the sunglasses.
Polaroid lenses reduce the glare, and mirror lenses reflect some of the light, making it ideal for high light conditions. The lenses themselves can be made from either glass or plastic.
While the lens may the part more relative to the eye, some attention must be given to the frame itself as well. Plastic remains the most common choice and has no particular benefits or uncomfortable side effects. Metal frames are also very popular and have the same strength as plastic. Sometimes they come with small springs to increase flexibility and make them a little more comfortable and secure. The most flexible material is nylon and it is commonly used in sports due to its flexibility and light weight.
The way the frame holds the lens is also a choice you can make. Full-frame sunglasses are sturdier and more secure, but there is no doubt that frameless glasses are currently more fashionable. Some find the lighter weight uncomfortable and prefer to go with half frame glasses, a good mix of comfort and sturdiness. If you find yourself at a loss, consult with your optometrist or the person in charge of sales in your sunglasses store. In the end, the only thing that matters is getting a pair that suits your exact needs.
When it comes to lenses, a person can wish to change the colors around for fashion or health reasons. Brown, green and grey are considered the "standard" colors, mostly because they cause the least distortion to how you see colors. Blue and purple are for fashion purposes and have no medical use. Red, however, is good for lower light conditions because they enhance contrast. They do come with the side effect of color distortion, as do orange and yellow. The latter is used by golfers for its depth perception properties as well as color enhancement. In addition to the color of the lenses, special effects such as mirroring and polarization can be applied depending on the purpose of the sunglasses.
Polaroid lenses reduce the glare, and mirror lenses reflect some of the light, making it ideal for high light conditions. The lenses themselves can be made from either glass or plastic.
While the lens may the part more relative to the eye, some attention must be given to the frame itself as well. Plastic remains the most common choice and has no particular benefits or uncomfortable side effects. Metal frames are also very popular and have the same strength as plastic. Sometimes they come with small springs to increase flexibility and make them a little more comfortable and secure. The most flexible material is nylon and it is commonly used in sports due to its flexibility and light weight.
The way the frame holds the lens is also a choice you can make. Full-frame sunglasses are sturdier and more secure, but there is no doubt that frameless glasses are currently more fashionable. Some find the lighter weight uncomfortable and prefer to go with half frame glasses, a good mix of comfort and sturdiness. If you find yourself at a loss, consult with your optometrist or the person in charge of sales in your sunglasses store. In the end, the only thing that matters is getting a pair that suits your exact needs.
Mortgage Loan Leads - What You Need to Know
When you're planning to move, those costs should be considered and planned for ahead of time. It's not cheap. A move can cost thousands of dollars. That is, when you're leaving all the work to someone else.
And work it is: not only do all your things have to be packed, loaded, and transported, but there is preliminary work in the meantime that you'll have to do anyway that is less possible to farm out to someone else. Sorting your belongings, deciding what to keep and what to give away, and making arrangements for things that the professional movers won't do anyway.
Taking control of your own move can shave hundreds or even thousands of dollars off your move. This is especially true if you're not moving a huge amount of stuff. If you do have a large amount of stuff, now may be a good time to get rid of most of it. What things aren't you using anymore, and can't foresee any use for? Sometimes it can be tricky -- and emotional -- deciding what to keep and what to toss or donate.
Here's one way of approaching this task: get yourself a number of boxes. Start gathering up all your things -- you have to anyway to pack, right? -- and fill the boxes according to three designations: boxes for items that are "friends" (things you like and use often, for which there is no question you're taking them with you); boxes for "acquaintances" (things you use rarely, and like but could live without), and boxes for "strangers" (you don't even remember you have them, don't care for them, and wouldn't miss them if you left them behind). In addition to boxes of stuff, include furniture. Many people don't even like their furniture, and their bed is old and should be replaced anyway (8 years is a typical mattress's lifespan), so be honest with yourself about what you plan to drag along with you. Remember, every inch of that moving truck has a price tag attached. Gas mileage suffers the heavier the load is, too.
Now, pack only the boxes with items you consider to be friends. You don't have as much of these as you thought, probably! Now, order your moving truck size based on the space you will need to load only these items. You're saving money already!
Since there will likely be some extra space, since the truck won't be exactly the square footage needed for the friends, you can fit in some acquaintances too. Resist pack rat tendencies. The more stuff you bring, the less room you'll have at your new place. Also, all that loading and unloading costs you in time and energy. However, don't throw out truly loved items just because your use for them is limited to once or twice a year. If you have to buy everything all new all over again because it actually is needed in your life, then it may indeed be worth it to bring with you. Just don't let sentiment turn into a sentence!
Now that you've taken care of your own stuff, consider the transportation of living things: yourself, your family, pets, and plants. Obviously you need room for everyone you're bringing with you, and may have to rent another vehicle to accomplish this. Make sure jackets, first aid, prescriptions, sunscreen, and snacks are handy and not packed away. Don't subject yourself to stinging glare on the road because your sunglasses got inadvertently tucked away at the bottom of a suitcase. And if you have children, they should have something to read or play with on the road so boredom doesn't drive them stir crazy.
Often it's not only humans that are moving to a new home. Long distance moving companies will not move your pets for you, so arrange to have your pets accompany you. Consult your vet about the best way to go about this, espWhen choosing a mortgage loan lead campaign, lead quality needs to be considered. Lead quality is determined by a number of factors. Each seasoned loan officer should be receiving, and working on, at least 3-5 "quality" leads per day unless they yield the same results through a consistent referral basis. The 3-5 range should keep their pipelines full and give them time to work out all the loans they are doing throughout the workweek. There is no time or money to be wasted, now that the mortgage loan industry has changed. Here some terminology will be discussed, questions, and insider perspectives on the mortgage lead industry. Some tips will also be provided on how to best use the leads you receive.
There are many questions you should ask your marketing company:
1. How are the leads generated (telemarketers, internet, the bureaus, television, radio, etc.)? There is a huge difference between borrowers who have been solicited by call centers or pop up ads on the internet, as opposed to borrowers who have initiated contact because they are in the market for obtaining or refinancing their mortgage loan. You know what it's like to be called by a telemarketer, rather than picking up the phone and calling someone yourself. Individuals are usually far more motivated to get something done by the time they are personally calling and are therefore easier to speak to, get information from, and at least begin the process of the loan. Consumers who have been contacted by a "stranger" tend to be, understandably, more reluctant to give out personal information.
2. Are you a lead aggregate or lead origination company (do you generate your own leads)? About 90% of the lead companies out there are aggregates, also known as lead brokers, meaning they buy mortgage loan leads generated by other people in massive volumes to resell to you. This way, high quantities of leads can be provided. Unfortunately, you don't know how many other times the originator sold these leads as well as the company from whom you are purchasing them. Also, many of these companies work with call centers abroad and websites that may be using gimmicks that will cost you dearly when the consumer expects something promised by the ad they originally responded to. The aggregate companies may not even know or be able to tell you exactly how and where these leads were generated.
Lead origination or generation companies generate their own leads via their own websites, call centers, and other media. If you are dealing with an honorable company, you will get what you pay for. However, the disadvantage may be the number of *leads* they are able to provide you with. This may result in lulls in your program, especially if you are licensed in limited states or put high demands and filters on the leads you want to receive.
3. How exclusive are the leads? When you buy an exclusive mortgage loan lead from a lead origination company, as opposed to an aggregate, it will be 100% exclusive.
4. Are you affiliated with the Better Business Bureau (many lead companies are not)?
5. How long have you been in business (should be more than 2 years)?
6. What is the estimated application ratio on these leads (should be at least 15%)? The application ratio is very important; even more so than the closing ratio. That's because the closing ratio depends more on you and your ability to offer the programs, services, and rapport with the customer.
ecially if you will be going through several climate changes. Of course you will need to supply them with sufficient breaks along the way for food, water, and exercise. There are many ways to increase your pets' comfort and minimize the stress of the experience. Also, your plants will need special care and handling so they are not traumatized by climactic changes and drying out. Ask for advise at your local nursery for the best ways of transporting your plant friends.
The bottom line for many people will come down to budget. Movers cost money, and it may or may not be necessary for all people who move to incur those costs.
And work it is: not only do all your things have to be packed, loaded, and transported, but there is preliminary work in the meantime that you'll have to do anyway that is less possible to farm out to someone else. Sorting your belongings, deciding what to keep and what to give away, and making arrangements for things that the professional movers won't do anyway.
Taking control of your own move can shave hundreds or even thousands of dollars off your move. This is especially true if you're not moving a huge amount of stuff. If you do have a large amount of stuff, now may be a good time to get rid of most of it. What things aren't you using anymore, and can't foresee any use for? Sometimes it can be tricky -- and emotional -- deciding what to keep and what to toss or donate.
Here's one way of approaching this task: get yourself a number of boxes. Start gathering up all your things -- you have to anyway to pack, right? -- and fill the boxes according to three designations: boxes for items that are "friends" (things you like and use often, for which there is no question you're taking them with you); boxes for "acquaintances" (things you use rarely, and like but could live without), and boxes for "strangers" (you don't even remember you have them, don't care for them, and wouldn't miss them if you left them behind). In addition to boxes of stuff, include furniture. Many people don't even like their furniture, and their bed is old and should be replaced anyway (8 years is a typical mattress's lifespan), so be honest with yourself about what you plan to drag along with you. Remember, every inch of that moving truck has a price tag attached. Gas mileage suffers the heavier the load is, too.
Now, pack only the boxes with items you consider to be friends. You don't have as much of these as you thought, probably! Now, order your moving truck size based on the space you will need to load only these items. You're saving money already!
Since there will likely be some extra space, since the truck won't be exactly the square footage needed for the friends, you can fit in some acquaintances too. Resist pack rat tendencies. The more stuff you bring, the less room you'll have at your new place. Also, all that loading and unloading costs you in time and energy. However, don't throw out truly loved items just because your use for them is limited to once or twice a year. If you have to buy everything all new all over again because it actually is needed in your life, then it may indeed be worth it to bring with you. Just don't let sentiment turn into a sentence!
Now that you've taken care of your own stuff, consider the transportation of living things: yourself, your family, pets, and plants. Obviously you need room for everyone you're bringing with you, and may have to rent another vehicle to accomplish this. Make sure jackets, first aid, prescriptions, sunscreen, and snacks are handy and not packed away. Don't subject yourself to stinging glare on the road because your sunglasses got inadvertently tucked away at the bottom of a suitcase. And if you have children, they should have something to read or play with on the road so boredom doesn't drive them stir crazy.
Often it's not only humans that are moving to a new home. Long distance moving companies will not move your pets for you, so arrange to have your pets accompany you. Consult your vet about the best way to go about this, espWhen choosing a mortgage loan lead campaign, lead quality needs to be considered. Lead quality is determined by a number of factors. Each seasoned loan officer should be receiving, and working on, at least 3-5 "quality" leads per day unless they yield the same results through a consistent referral basis. The 3-5 range should keep their pipelines full and give them time to work out all the loans they are doing throughout the workweek. There is no time or money to be wasted, now that the mortgage loan industry has changed. Here some terminology will be discussed, questions, and insider perspectives on the mortgage lead industry. Some tips will also be provided on how to best use the leads you receive.
There are many questions you should ask your marketing company:
1. How are the leads generated (telemarketers, internet, the bureaus, television, radio, etc.)? There is a huge difference between borrowers who have been solicited by call centers or pop up ads on the internet, as opposed to borrowers who have initiated contact because they are in the market for obtaining or refinancing their mortgage loan. You know what it's like to be called by a telemarketer, rather than picking up the phone and calling someone yourself. Individuals are usually far more motivated to get something done by the time they are personally calling and are therefore easier to speak to, get information from, and at least begin the process of the loan. Consumers who have been contacted by a "stranger" tend to be, understandably, more reluctant to give out personal information.
2. Are you a lead aggregate or lead origination company (do you generate your own leads)? About 90% of the lead companies out there are aggregates, also known as lead brokers, meaning they buy mortgage loan leads generated by other people in massive volumes to resell to you. This way, high quantities of leads can be provided. Unfortunately, you don't know how many other times the originator sold these leads as well as the company from whom you are purchasing them. Also, many of these companies work with call centers abroad and websites that may be using gimmicks that will cost you dearly when the consumer expects something promised by the ad they originally responded to. The aggregate companies may not even know or be able to tell you exactly how and where these leads were generated.
Lead origination or generation companies generate their own leads via their own websites, call centers, and other media. If you are dealing with an honorable company, you will get what you pay for. However, the disadvantage may be the number of *leads* they are able to provide you with. This may result in lulls in your program, especially if you are licensed in limited states or put high demands and filters on the leads you want to receive.
3. How exclusive are the leads? When you buy an exclusive mortgage loan lead from a lead origination company, as opposed to an aggregate, it will be 100% exclusive.
4. Are you affiliated with the Better Business Bureau (many lead companies are not)?
5. How long have you been in business (should be more than 2 years)?
6. What is the estimated application ratio on these leads (should be at least 15%)? The application ratio is very important; even more so than the closing ratio. That's because the closing ratio depends more on you and your ability to offer the programs, services, and rapport with the customer.
ecially if you will be going through several climate changes. Of course you will need to supply them with sufficient breaks along the way for food, water, and exercise. There are many ways to increase your pets' comfort and minimize the stress of the experience. Also, your plants will need special care and handling so they are not traumatized by climactic changes and drying out. Ask for advise at your local nursery for the best ways of transporting your plant friends.
The bottom line for many people will come down to budget. Movers cost money, and it may or may not be necessary for all people who move to incur those costs.
Some Common Headaches - Their Causes And Remedies
Most everyone has suffered from a headache at least once and many of us fall victim to them on a regular basis. They can range from a dull throb to severe pain. Some headache causes and triggers are unknown but some can be prevented by avoiding the triggers. Here are some common headaches, their causes and some things you can do to lessen the pain.
Cluster Headaches
The cause of cluster headaches is largely unknown but you may find that they are triggered by alcohol consumption or bright sunlight. Try cutting out drinking and wearing sunglasses during the day especially when driving. If one or both of these cuts down on your headaches then you may be able to avoid them altogether by keeping up these practices.
Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are usually caused by stress so one way to relieve them is to de-stress yourself. Get out the soft music and candles and take a nice warm bath and avoid any loud stressful situations.
Temple Headaches
The temple headache is a dull or sharp pain in the temples and is thought to be caused by trigger points particularly in the trapezius muscle. This area which is located where the shoulder meets the neck, on the side of the neck and along the collarbone may trigger a headache due to motion. Sometimes these headaches can be relieved by massaging this muscle.
Migraine Headaches
This is perhaps the worst of all headaches with sharp pain and other unpleasant symptoms including sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, dizziness and, sometimes, vomiting. These types of headaches can be debilitating. Laying quietly in the dark quiet room has been shown to reduce the length of a migraine headache.
Sinus Headaches
A sinus headache often comes along with cold and flu season and consists of pain and pressure in the sinus area. If you are experiencing pain or pressure in the backs of your eyeballs or your cheeks and have a stuffy or runny nose then you might be experiencing a sinus headache. Other symptoms include aches in the upper teeth in pain all the way up in your forehead. There are some over the counter medicines that can be effective with sinus headaches.
Cervicogenic Headaches
A Cervicogenic headache comes from the neck and upper back pain can result from many things including a whiplash injury, weak neck muscles, progressive facet joint arthritis, too much tension on the spine and neck strain. this type of headache feels like a tight band around the forehead and eyes. Relief may include physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture and surgery.
Cluster Headaches
The cause of cluster headaches is largely unknown but you may find that they are triggered by alcohol consumption or bright sunlight. Try cutting out drinking and wearing sunglasses during the day especially when driving. If one or both of these cuts down on your headaches then you may be able to avoid them altogether by keeping up these practices.
Tension Headaches
Tension headaches are usually caused by stress so one way to relieve them is to de-stress yourself. Get out the soft music and candles and take a nice warm bath and avoid any loud stressful situations.
Temple Headaches
The temple headache is a dull or sharp pain in the temples and is thought to be caused by trigger points particularly in the trapezius muscle. This area which is located where the shoulder meets the neck, on the side of the neck and along the collarbone may trigger a headache due to motion. Sometimes these headaches can be relieved by massaging this muscle.
Migraine Headaches
This is perhaps the worst of all headaches with sharp pain and other unpleasant symptoms including sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, dizziness and, sometimes, vomiting. These types of headaches can be debilitating. Laying quietly in the dark quiet room has been shown to reduce the length of a migraine headache.
Sinus Headaches
A sinus headache often comes along with cold and flu season and consists of pain and pressure in the sinus area. If you are experiencing pain or pressure in the backs of your eyeballs or your cheeks and have a stuffy or runny nose then you might be experiencing a sinus headache. Other symptoms include aches in the upper teeth in pain all the way up in your forehead. There are some over the counter medicines that can be effective with sinus headaches.
Cervicogenic Headaches
A Cervicogenic headache comes from the neck and upper back pain can result from many things including a whiplash injury, weak neck muscles, progressive facet joint arthritis, too much tension on the spine and neck strain. this type of headache feels like a tight band around the forehead and eyes. Relief may include physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture and surgery.
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