Weight loss during pregnancy, or at least paying attention to managing your weight, is important because this is a time when many pregnant women are going through some major changes that can cause them to gain weight quickly. Weight loss during pregnancy through any form of reduced calorie diet is usually not a good idea. If you are significantly overweight…
Almost no one likes to buy Christmas presents. Whether it’s the crowds at the mall, the high prices in the stores, or the low quality of the items on offer, Christmas has become a time of frustration, headaches, and stress. But if you inject a little green into your search for the perfect Christmas gifts, not only will you be…
Permanent makeup typically covers eyeliners, lip liner, and brow pencils and is designed to mimic freshly applied makeup on the lips and eyes. This is accomplished using a tattoo pen that is used to inject permanent ink into the skin in a procedure that can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Local anesthesia is used to numb the…
Homeowners around the world are making a fundamental change to their homes: solar panels. These systems last more than two or three decades with proper maintenance, generating many savings during that time. Because these systems are so durable, many homeowners question the impact installing solar panels on their existing roofs will have. How will it hold up over time? What…
There is a fallacy that most PR firms do PR. They essentially advertise. How is that possible, you ask? Well, this according to marketing gurus and what is stated on Wikipedia (below): “Public relations and advertising are not all, but many public relations campaigns include provisions for advertising. Advertising is the spread of information to raise public awareness about a…
Self-esteem is what we experience when we feel good about ourselves and when we feel good on the inside. What makes you feel good inside? I think about when you feel like you like what you do, where you’re going, and you feel like you have the right priorities. Feeling good means being satisfied with what you have, what you…
The largest island of the former British West Indies, Jamaica is 234 km (145 miles) long and 80 km (50 miles) wide. After being a British colony since 1655, the island has been an independent nation since 1962. Kingston, on the south coast, is the capital, the largest city and the most important port of the country. The Prime Minister…
The top themes for corporate events surprised us. We really hoped to find dance tracks, or costume tracks, or even period tracks that would be the most popular and at the top of the list for booking cover bands, but that big band concept fell through when we realized that BIGGER themes for corporate events were more about slogans that…
Historically, stocks and bonds have been an excellent long-term investment vehicle. In essence, it means ownership in the businesses that power the world. As the world grows, so do the companies and the underlying stocks that are their foundation. Financial markets are no longer dictated by a few powerful exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange and Deutsche Boerse (German),…
Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. It is a season of generosity and goodwill and people should always remember that. Due to the current economic situation in Ireland, many businessmen are already thinking of doing without this party. It is an added expense. Despite that fact, there are other reasons why you should still have a…