Curing Bad Cat Breath Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath can be downright awful. It isn’t that much different from bad human breath, as both are caused by bacteria found in the mouth that breaks protein down and releases the sulfur compounds out into the air. Sulfur smells really bad on its own, which is why breath containing it smells bad as well. The bacterium that causes bad breath with cats is normally associated with a buildup of tartar around the teeth. Tartar is yellow in color, known as a coating of bacteria, food, and minerals. To cure your cat from bad breath, you’ll need to remove the buildup of tartar. There are several cat foods out there that are designed to reduce the buildup of tartar, many containing enzymes that will literally dissolve it. You can also give your cat treats as well, as many of them will help eliminate and prevent tartar. If the buildup of tartar is bad, you may need to have your cat’s teeth professionally cleaned. Once the tartar has been removed, the bad breath will go away. You may be able to clean the tartar off your cat’s teeth at home. There are several toothpastes available for pets, available in several different flavors. You’ll need to get a mechanical toothbrush, as the motion is very important for removing tartar buildup. Toothpastes that contain enzymes will dissolve tartar, helping to cure bad breath. If you start early with brushing your cat’s teeth, you can virtually eliminate any type of tartar buildup that will ultimately lead to bad breath. Some bacteria that lead to tartar can be found in your cat’s diet. When you feed him, you should always make sure that the food he consumes doesn’t contain a lot of bacteria. If you shop healthy and feed him only healthy foods, it can help his bad breath a great deal. When you give your pet a treat, make sure that the treat is designed to help with tartar. After your cat has finished eating, you can brush his teeth or rinse his mouth out. This way, you’ll get the bacteria out of his mouth before it has time to build up on his teeth. Sometimes, cats may have a bad odor in their mouth that doesn’t come from tartar or bad breath in general. In these rare cases, it can be either liver or kidney disease. If you notice bad breath and it isn’t tartar, you should take your cat to the vet. Even though it may be something to do with tartar, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Your veterinarian can pinpoint the problem, let you know what the cause is – and how you should go about fixing it. (word count 456)

Just a short bus ride, 25 miles north of Milan, is one of the most scenic spots in all of Italy - Lake Como. Its shores are circled with charming little towns and fabulous century-old villas; one larger, and more ornate than the next. The glistening water beckons one to sit, and take time to enjoy all that the lake and surrounding lush scenery have to offer. Lake Como being the third largest lake in Italy, I found it not only tranquil, but magical. With its lush Mediterranean gardens and spectacular views, it is easy to see why it has earned the reputation as one of the most romantic getaways in Italy. Traveling with my husband, son and daughter-in-law, we were all pleased to arrive at the hotel we had reserved for our stay. The Hotel Bellevue was our unanimous choice. Built in 1820, it neighbors the stately Villa Carlotta. On arrival we were pleased to see that the hotel was situated just feet from Lake Como. The hotel itself was lovely. It had wonderful charm, gardens, antique furnishings, and an outdoor swimming pool. The lobby was stately with a huge Venetian chandelier and a great sweeping staircase. Art adorned every wall. The rooms were lovely, with antique furniture, and soft Italian linens. After unpacking and settling into our rooms, it was time to explore. No sooner had we left the hotel when we spotted a charming restaurant called “The Victorian Tea Garden," which sat right on the banks of Lake Como. We were seated at a lovely outdoor table covered in crisp white linen. To our delight, a grapevine-covered pergola hung overhead. But what really stole the scenery was the breathtakingly beautiful view of the Swiss Alps. These majestic mountains circled the shoreline and provided a stunning backdrop to the dark, marine-blue waters of Lake Como. It left us with the impression that we had traveled back in time. The owner – a gentleman who looked in his 80’s - was very hospitable and could not have made us feel more welcome. We ordered Champaign, and toasted each other (and our magnificent setting) with tall, chilled glasses. We sat there in appreciation and awe of the spectacular setting for the next two hours, finishing two bottles of Champaign! With the sun beginning to set, we returned to the Hotel Bellevue for a relaxing, fabulous dinner. Then, to cap off the evening, we ferried over to Bellagio, the famed, picturesque Italian resort village. Narrow, cobblestone streets were lined with old shops, restaurants and churches. My advice? Don’t leave Bellagio without visiting the shops, as here you will find some of the most wonderful silk scarves and ties - not to mention leather goods - in all of Italy. There was little traffic on Bellagio. This made it ideal for walking and taking the sights in. Bellagio is completely unspoiled, and possesses the grace and charm of "old world living." It was also very clear that the Bellagio residents loved their gardens, and kept them well tended. The wide area of Lake Como offers inexhaustible things to do for tourists. It is an ideal place to vacation with family. For those who desire relaxation, the tranquil scenery of the lake surroundings is sure to please. Lake Como is also perfect for anyone looking for a more active vacation; swimming, water-skiing, sailing, hiking, mountain-biking, and horseback riding await. Day mountain excursion trips are also worthwhile ventures. These trips offer the most breath-taking views of the lake and surrounding areas. Boat excursions from Lake Como are a must. Ferry service will take you to local monuments and exquisite villas, as well as to lovely lakeside towns (I recommend the picturesque town of Varenna.) Or, you may also choose a ferry excursion to neighboring Switzerland. The Swiss town of Lugano offers great shopping, though it is expensive, so bring credit cards. If spectacular works of art, classical Italian gardens, and elegant, period settings are your interest, I recommend a visit to the famed Villa Carlotta, located in the town of Tremezzo. It offers spectacular landscaped gardens, while the villa is a must-see for antique lovers. The Duomo, better known as the "Renaissance Cathedral", is another spectacular must-see. It’s located in the town center of Como. Shopping adventures (and treasures) await at any one of the lakeside towns, as do epicurean delights. Taste regional products like olive oil, wine, and cheese in the numerous lakeside shops, restaurants, and cafes. In the evening, enjoy a glass of wine at one of the local wine bars, and relax before eating at one of the many memorable restaurants that the area has to offer. Most restaurants offer regional or modern cuisine. After dinner, treat yourself to a night of music and dance in local discos; most stay open until sunrise. Or, as my family and I enjoy doing, take an evening walk along the lake before retiring to read a good book. Lake Como is fabulous unlike any other place. It possesses spectacular views, lush, tranquil settings; fine Italian architecture, elegant, by-gone charm, and warm, hospitable people. With its unspoiled grace and charm, Lake Como offers its guests the opportunity to experience an enchanting slice of life which is relaxed, elegant, and breathtakingly beautiful. It is a place where you will be drawn back to time and time again. Perhaps on a sunny day in your own backyard, your daydreams will beckon you to the shores of Lake Como.

Fruit is a great way to start eating more nutrition and eating at least five to nine servings can make a big difference in the way you feel. Some fruits are more nutritionally valuable than others. We will discuss some of the most nutritious fruits and why they are so good for you. A is for Apple We have all heard the expression, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away". This might not be entirely true, but eating apples is a great way for you to get the fiber you need in your diet. They are delicious and readily available all year around. Apples also contain pectin and that aids in lowering the bad cholesterol. They are also known to contain flavenoids that are beneficial to fighting cancer. It is better to eat a fresh apple rather than drink apple juice. The reason behind this is that some of the nutrients and important minerals may be lost during the processing. A is also for Apricots Apricots are chock full of zinc, folic acid, vitamins A and K, calcium and protein. They are also very high in beta carotene, fiber and potassium. Apricots are often found on the top ten lists for fruits and you can purchase them fresh, canned or dried. Eating dried apricots will give you an excellent source of essential nutrients. If you are going to purchase dried apricots, it is good to read the label. You will want to avoid those dried apricots that are laden with chemicals and preservatives. The best place to purchase dried apricots or any other dried fruit is from a health food store or a natural market. You will find a large selection of tasty treats that contain no additives; just the valuable nutrients you need in order for your body to perform in peak condition. An Avocado is a Fruit Too Many people mistakenly think of avocados as a vegetable when in reality they are a fruit. An avocado is considered a "super fruit" and is loaded with zinc, riboflavin, thiamin and niacin to name just a few of the important nutrients that an avocado has. Avocados are great for growing kids. Those who are conscious of their weight may want to forgo avocados because of their high calorie content. They also have a high fat count, but it is the heart healthy monounsaturated fats such as the Omega 3 fatty acid, an important brain food. Avocados can be eaten fresh after they have been peeled, or can be made into guacamole by adding garlic, onions and tomatoes. Start Monkeying Around Bananas are high in potassium and can aid in those people who take such medications as diuretics which are known to deplete the potassium from your body. They are easily mashed for easy consumption for babies and toddlers and because you have to peel one before you eat it, they will not contain pesticides that many other fruits are vulnerable to. A banana is a handy snack for eating on the go and keeping a supply of them in your home will make snack time a snap. Blueberries For many years, blueberries have been thought of as a tasty summertime treat. We now know that blueberries can pack a lot of punch because of the anthocyanin, a cancer fighting antioxidant that can be found in the skin. They are a tasty addition to any health conscious person's diet and can make many other foods even tastier with their addition. You can add blueberries to a salad, cereal or ice cream or use them to make your fruit smoothie even more delicious. Adding blueberries to your diet whether fresh or frozen is a great nutritional step for you to take. Cantaloupe Tonight, My Father is Using the Ladder Cantaloupes are not only juicy and delicious; they are high in potassium, vitamin C and beta carotene. Melon that is fresh can be enjoyed in a variety of ways and is nutrition that is tasty as well as good for you. There are other varieties of melon, but cantaloupe is a melon that you can trust to give you the healthy nutrients you need. Grapefruit Eating grapefruit has long been a staple of dieters. It is a fruit that is high in fiber yet low in calories. The best grapefruit for you are the red or pink type. So if you have a choice, opt for these instead of the white variety. There is a lot of fiber packed into the strings that attach the grapefruit segments, so do yourself a favor and don’t use a spoon to scoop out the tasty flesh.

The chances of winning the game depend upon luck and strategies. The odd of winning is similar for every Bingo card. However, what really matters is the chance (every card) you purchase. You maximize your odds of winning by buying more cards. For example if a player buys 12 cards and another buys 10 then the odds of winning is more for a player with 12 cards. You can enhance your chance of winning by adopting the below-mentioned tips. - After joining the chat room, try to find out how many cards your fellow players are playing. A good idea is to purchase and play for more cards than your fellow players. - See how many players are playing the game. When the player count is not much, you can play more cards and increase your odds of winning. - Playing many cards for large jackpot games is not a good idea, as it attracts many players thereby reducing your odds of winning. You can just try it by purchasing fewer cards and be aware of less odds of winning. - You can try your hands by playing free online Bingo games. Even some sites offer free cash like free money for playing with 20-200% of your initial deposit, where you can try your hands at the game. - The chances of winning are more if either you play late night or early morning, as the number of players is less. - Some sites offer chat games, enabling you to win Bingo bucks. Many times, you are able to win more than a Bingo game from chat games. - You should play with as many cards as you can handle. You may go nuts trying to handle the cards, if you purchase more cards than you can watch at one time. - A good idea is to look for best deposit bonus, as you have the option of doubling your playing money. - You should remember that you could not do much to predict the outcome of the game. So, keep your fingers crossed, and continue playing until a player achieves bingo. If you are playing online Bingo, take great care that the site you are using is a secure one, since you need to enter your credit card details for purchasing the cards. You should look at the lock icon appears at the bottom of the browser window, indicating that the site is secure. Before trying your hands at the game, you should be aware of the rules and regulations of the game, apart from the strategies that may help you in winning big. Although online Bingo is gaining popularity, but it can somehow never take over the excitement and fun a local Bingo hall.

Have you found yourself setting goals every year but eventually losing interest? Did you have every intention to make a difference by accomplishing your goals but then not following through? It is easy to get frustrated when this happens. Because of your frustration, it is less likely you will set any goals the next year. Don't let that happen. You can make a difference in the world. Pursuing appropriate goals will help you do that. The problem may not have anything to do with setting goals. It may have everything to do with the goals you set. Ask yourself a question: Are your goals in alignment with your life purpose? If not, it should be no surprise that you lose interest. You need to develop goals that are consistent with forwarding your purpose in life. When your goals are aligned with your passions, you are more likely to be persistent and accomplish them. Even through difficult times. You don't know what your life purpose is? Start today to determine what it is. My life changed drastically when I realized my purpose. I know yours will as well. Until then, your goals will never have the meaning and excitement they will hold for you when they are aligned with your purpose. There are many great books that can provide you a step-by-step method for realizing your life purpose. The books that helped me and I strongly recommend are: * "The Power To Be Your Best" by Todd Duncan * "The Purpose-Driven Life" by Rick Warren Once you know your purpose, setting goals and prioritizing how you spend your time will be easier. You will also be surprised at how much you acomplish as your efforts and passions come together. Get started today on making sure your goals and life purpose are in alignment. Your unique experiences and skills are needed to help make the world a better place.

Well, We come to the end of another week...Unless... There are TGI Fridays, Freaky Fridays, Photo Fridays, Illustration Fridays, NPR's Science Fridays, Pragmatic Fridays, Friday Night Lights, and then there is my Friday and your Friday. The non-Friday. We will work late today, and early tomorrow. There is no perceptible end or beginning to a week, a month, or even a year. They all seem to run together. One day morphs into another. If not for the calendar in the lower right hand corner of the computer screen we could not distinguish one hour, one day or one month from another. We are members of the "do da" tribe. Our primary interest in life, "do da" check come yet? We simply want to get our hands on that check. There are bills to pay, mouths to feed, and fears to borrow from tomorrow. It is only 10 weeks, 76 days, until Christmas!!! In the mean time there is Halloween candy (lots of expensive Halloween candy and decorations) to buy, Thanksgiving Dinner to provide, and ....oh, what's the use? God only gave us 24 hours in a day because that is all we can handle...and to handle those few hours we need to sleep at least 8 of them! Yet, Friday is hardly over before we are consumed with the next day's and next week's perceived problems and cares. No one understands. Even worse, no one cares! I mean, you have a $3,000.00 payroll to make next Friday, and you don't have $100.00. Sure, you just made payroll this morning but now you are broke and you don't know how you are going to make it next week. Everyone but you is busy planning their weekend and their holidays. Your hair is prematurely gray, your head is balding earlier that your dad's did, you are over weight, you have chewed the mouth piece off your favorite Dunhill, you have high blood pressure and your cholesterol is all out of wack...well duh !!!!!!! Please allow the Tennessee Mountain Man to share one of the few things he is certain of..."There is a God and I am not Him and neither are you". And, "He can and will do what you and I can't, if we will let Him". He cares about you. But, it is not just about you or me. God is not a door knob or a tree as some have suggested but a person who also cares for those you care for... for those you must pay, provide insurance for and provide a safe work environment for. You are only His instrument for caring for others. Please, you do your thing and let Him do His before you wind up with heart disease and cancer like the Tennessee Mountain Man! We get a new start every 24 hours. Let us not blow it by killing ourselves early missing out on what He has for us and depriving others of the blessings He has for them. For those of you who stayed with me, here is some FREE HELP from Remote Helpdesk 1 for your on line business; but please, let it be until Monday and if you need any further help there are numerous outsourced it services resources at remotehelpdesk1.com and more are being added all the time. Well, alas, the do da tribe and it's intrepid members come to the end of another week! Let's make a deal, Monty? I'll take the weekend off if you will! Monday will come soon enough, and all things big and small will still be there waiting for us. Go to a ball game, go fishing or hunting, go to the county fair or to the October Fest and have a G R E A T Weekend !! Grill one of those venison steaks for me, and I'll see you around the tribal council Monday. tmm

Refinancing your car loan is an ideal way to lower your interest payments or reduce your monthly payments. By using online auto loan lenders you can be assured that you are finding the lowest rate. To be sure you are getting the best terms, follow these three tips before you refinance your vehicle. 1. Plan Your Payments Before you refinance your auto loan, decide what your goal is. Do you want a reduced interest payment or have a smaller monthly payment? With your goal in mind, you can choose terms that will best meet your needs. To find reduced interest payments, it is best to have improved your credit rating. One easy way to do this it to pay your credit cards down to 50% of their limit. You can also find lower interest rates by choosing a loan shorter than the typical five year period. To reduce your monthly payments, look for a loan for a longer period. You don’t even have to find lower interest rates to lower your monthly payment. However, you will be paying more in interest payments over the course of your loan. 2e Prepared To speed through the refinance process, gather all your financial information ahead of time. If you don’t know the current balance on your loan, call to get the exact amount. Also be sure that you have the correct address to mail in the check. Having a copy of your last tax forms will also make filling out the forms for quotes or a loan application easy. 3pare Quotes When you are ready to find an auto loan, compare quotes before you pick a lender. You can get quotes instantly from online lenders and brokers. Auto loan brokers partner with several lenders to offer you multiple quotes. Auto loan brokers strive to offer the lowest rates, so you may find a better deal through their sites than going to the individual lender’s site. While rates and terms are important to compare, also take a look at fees and repayment options. You don’t want to get locked into a deal that you can’t pay early or refinance. To view our list of recommended auto finance companies online, please visit this page: abcloanguide/autoloans. shtml

Thievery is alive and well in Hollywood. The glamorization of crime invariably tickles the curiosity of the public. Criminals have been portrayed as exciting, daring and cunning tantamount to hero status. They are the risk takers who should not be completely judged upon their criminal expression but rather looked at as individuals with some merit. They are cast sympathetically as their relationships are examined and ultimately lend credence to the justification, in their minds, of the criminal choices they have made. But worst of all, they are often shown as being ‘cool’, even as they hurdle towards the death of their freedom. Take, for example, the jewelry or art thief. Movies like the Italian Job, the Score and Ocean’s Eleven display criminals as generally model citizens, other than when they are committing crimes. There may be such criminals but are they so suave in their real lives? Are they seemingly morally upright in their relationships with others? Are they really just good guys who happen to commit crimes? In real life the majority of criminals are not suave, cool or sympathetic figures. They are cutthroat, ruthless and to a degree, sociopathic. Mob figures are the best example of the paradox between the glamorization of criminal life and reality of criminal behavior. All agree that the Soprano’s, a show about mob life in New Jersey, is a great show. The production value is high, the actors are skilled and the plot lines are well conceived. People get whacked, money gets laundered and criminals get promoted for good work. Yet, in order for the audience to tune in every week they must connect with the characters. Hence, the boss of the family, Tony Soprano is shown as a father, a husband and as attempting to improve his relationships with the outside world by visiting a therapist. This is a ploy to create sympathy for a ruthless murdering crime boss. And it works, as the Sopranos is a hit. What then are the real criminals doing? True mob figures don’t give a damn about the outside world. Their loyalty lies with their crime families. They lie, cheat and murder for riches and would stomp on the average person, literally, to further their gains. A true jewelry thief is usually a two bit criminal who robs the local family owned jewelry store, as can be verified by FBI criminal statistics. Real criminal life is fraught with betrayal, pain and stints in prison. Most criminals are caught at some point with over 13 million arrests made in the US in 2005 alone, according to the FBI. The business side of Hollywood is reactionary in nature. The glamorization of criminal life is partly in response to a demand by the public. Interest in stylized underworld figures comes from a public perhaps bored with their average daily existence. The idea that there are people who survive in a world where they ignore the law, fascinates us. But when the glamour is shaken off, and the dust clears, there is only an empty fancy suit left, where a thief once stood.

The day before Yom Kippur, known as Erev Yom Kippur, is considered by all who celebrate it to be a quasi-festival day. As a festival, there are many traditions and customs which Jews practice. These customs are: To seek forgiveness and atone for any sins that they have committed against another. a. Visit or call family, friends, and any other they may have wronged to ask for forgiveness. Gossip about another would be something forgiveness would be asked for. b. Return stolen items. To give increased charity. Jews believe that increasing their charity will help to repeal evil decrees against them. Feasts are common on this day before fasting. The Kaparot ceremony, which is a very old and mystical custom. It was designed to make those participating feel that their lives are at stake. The symbolism of the ceremony includes sins crying out for atonement, good deeds being remembered, and charity and repentance saving all from sins. In its previous forms, a white chicken was used in the ceremony, but most communities today have substituted a white cloth for the foul. On this day before the holiday, a ritual bath is normally taken. The act of the mikvah (ritual bath) is said to symbolize a person’s rebirth. Men universally follow this tradition, while women have different customs concerning the mikvah. Confession, called the Viduy, is recited at the afternoon service, which is called mincha. This is found in the silent Amidah. Most wear white on Yom Kippur, as it symbolizes the angels and spiritual purity. Jewish men wear a kitel, which is a garment worn when married and when buried. Many of these customs are followed by Jews, even those that do not practice their faith on a regular basis. Yom Kippur and the quasi-festival the day before are quite important to those following the Jewish faith. Some say Yom Kippur is the most important of all the Jewish holidays. It is not uncommon for Jews to have large celebrations on Erev Yom Kippur.

Serial killers have become a topic of interest to the general public, especially since the hype that has been brought about from horror movies. A lot of people are interested in why people become serial killers, or what common traits serial killers posses. Interestingly, there are similar characteristics among serial killers that have been found out through study and research. It is important to note that there are two types of serial killers; organized and unorganized. Serial killers grow up into people who kill other human beings as a source of pleasure. The reason for this is not completely understood, but is believed to be caused by neurological damage and psychological defects that lower reaction to emotional stimuli. Therefore, for a killer to be able to feel pain, joy, happiness, or other emotions, they must commits horrendous acts of violence that would be unthinkable to a healthy individual. As children, the top most common behavioral characteristics shared amongst all serial killers include extensive day dreaming, compulsive masturbation, chronic lying, isolation, bed wetting over the age of twelve, rebelliousness, destroying property, nightmares, setting fires, stealing and cruelty towards other children. It is important to note that not all children who experience these things will turn into serial killers, it is only that the serial killers which criminologists have studied, have found these similar characteristics to be true. Almost all serial killers were sexually and physically abused as children and about half have of them had their fathers abandon their family before the age of twelve. It the other half of these cases where the father didn’t leave, he was always controlling and abusive. Many serial killers tend to become highly interested in fetishism and sadomasochistic pornography at an early age. When serial killers are still at a young age and they are too small to inflict pain upon other humans, they get joy out of torturing insects or small animals. It has be proven that most organized serial killers are white males between the ages of 25 and 30 years old, of average or above intelligence and are usually married with children. Despite their high intelligent levels they tend to do poorly in school and might have a hard time holding down a job. Organized serial killers enjoy prolonging the pain and suffering of their victims. They tend to enjoy the power they obtain by controlling when and how a person dies. It is not uncommon for serial killers to torture their victims for several days in order to maximize the pleasure they get from this process. Most serial killers choose their victims at random, if they see an opportunity they will grab at it. However, most killers do have a preference for eliminating a certain type of individual, for example prostitutes, young men, children or the elderly. An organized serial killers actions are premeditated. Serial killers do not commit acts of passion. Organized serial killers will fantasize about the act until they can no longer get pleasure from just imagining it, and they carry out the killings in real life. Serial killers will take special care to survey the area to make sure they will not be caught before attempting to kidnap or attack someone. They tend to keep a close watch on the media, keep a clean house and drive a flashy car. They also leave a clean crime scene are more likely to dismember the body and are prepared to talk with police.

Table tennis is an Olympic racket sport where two players, or two teams of two players, hit the table tennis ball back and forth, across the net on a table, with wooden paddles. The manner of play is similar to that of tennis, hence the name. The playing surface is a table, 30 inches above the ground that is approximately 9 feet long and five feet wide. A six-inch high net divides the table in half. The table tennis ball has a diameter of 40 mm, is made of celluloid, and is hollow. This article will discuss a few basic elements of table tennis, scoring, rules, and basic strokes. Official table tennis rules mandate table tennis matches consist of either a best of five or a best of seven series of games played to 11 points. The first player to reach 11 points with a margin of two wins the game. In a best-of-five match, the first player to win three games wins the match. In a best-of-seven match, the first player to win four games wins the match. In the 11-point game format, players alternate serves every two points. If the game reaches a score of 10-10, players alternate serve every point until one player achieves a margin of two points. Historically, a standard game of table tennis was played to 21 points with players alternating serve every five points. This method remains the preferred method for recreational table tennis players. To start each point, the server tosses the ball, from an open palm, at least 6 inches into the air. The server strikes the ball with the paddle so that the ball bounces on his side of the table before bouncing on his opponent's side. A table tennis player wins a point by hitting a shot that strikes the table and is not returned by the opponent. A table tennis player loses a point if he fails to return his opponent's shot, allows the ball to bounce more than once on his side of the net, fails to hit the table with his shot, hits the ball twice, places his hand on the table, hits the ball before it bounces on his side of the table, or fails to execute a legal table tennis serve. Table tennis players have many strokes at their disposal. Offensive table tennis strokes include the speed drive, loop drive, and smash. A speed drive is a shot hit with a square racket face swung parallel to the table that results in a hard, flat shot. A loop drive is a shot hit with a closed racket face swung nearly perpendicular to the table. The loop drive in table tennis is comparable to a groundstroke in tennis hit with a large amount of topspin. The smash is an extremely offensive shot that involves swinging the racket down on a high bouncing ball to generate a large amount of speed. Defensive table tennis strokes include the chop and the block. The chop is table tennis's version of the slice. Table tennis players execute the chop by swinging the paddle from high to low with an open racket face imparting backspin. Finally, the block is a simple stroke used to counter attacking shots. To execute the block, table tennis players simply place the paddle behind the approaching ball and allow the ball to hit the paddle. Players must strategically employ a mixture of offensive and defensive shots to win a game of table tennis.

People have different opinions when it comes to leasing a vehicle and buying a vehicle, but here’s the basic gist of it: buying a vehicle differs from leasing a vehicle in that buying a vehicle requires you to pay for the entire vehicle, whereas leasing a vehicle requires you to pay for the amount of the vehicle you “use up” during a set period of time. Simply put, once the time period is up the person leasing the vehicle may decide to buy the vehicle, or move on. There’s no difference, however, in purchasing automotive insurance for bought and leased vehicles. If you lease a vehicle and finance through the dealer or a bank, you’re still required to purchase automotive insurance for your leased vehicle. Just because you’re only paying for the portion of the vehicle that you use during a specific time period doesn’t mean you aren’t responsible for repairing the damages to the leased vehicle, or the damages your leased vehicle may inflict upon another person’s vehicle, or another person. For example, if your leased vehicle is involved in an accident that is your fault and involves another party, you’re responsible for paying to repair not only the damages to your leased vehicle, but the damages to the other party’s vehicle, as well. At the same time, if your leased vehicle is involved in an accident but no other party is involved, you’re responsible for repairs to your leased vehicle if the accident was your fault. Too, your leased vehicle may be involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault with a party that doesn’t have automotive insurance. By having automotive insurance for your leased vehicle, you are safeguarding yourself against drivers who don’t have automotive insurance. The purpose of automotive insurance is universal. Regardless of whether you buy or lease your vehicle, and regardless of your reasons for buying or leasing, you must still purchase automotive insurance.

Fact number 1: A large percentage of scholarship applicants today fail in writing one of the most important stage in application: writing a good scholarship essay. Fact number 2: You could be one of them. But from these 2 facts, we can still arrive to a third one: there is still hope. Yes, you can still write a scholarship essay that creates result. Whether you are a writing guru or a high school slob, you can always write a good scholarship essay if you follow one basic writing secret (which of course is not a secret at all, it is just that few people follow this): simplicity. Here are the tips in writing simple yet effective scholarship essay: · Write as you speak. “Thesaurusizing” your scholarship essay would have two effects: one, wrong use of terms will detract the purpose of the essay, and two, you probably will not pass. The thing is: keep it simple, clear and precise. Use words that are easy to understand like the words you use when you converse. · Write interestingly. Make sure you don’t bore your readers. Keeping up a lively essay would let your reader to finish your essay but make sure you still focus on the purpose. · Tell about yourself Since you are writing to ask a sort of “favor”, your reader would like to know more about yourself. Usually, most scholarship application would require you to pass an essay together with your resume. Write things about yourself that are not included on the resume. · Keep it short Write a short scholarship essay but it does not mean you omit important sentences that needs be addressed. Never be wordy on your essay. If you can pack your thoughts in the shortest possible terms, do so. It is better to read a 5-liner paragraph than a 10-liner that says the same thing. · Do variations If your first sentence starts with an “I”, the second sentence should be different. Be creative in writing your essay. · Use active voice Using active voice (sentences without the use of the word “be”) keeps reading continuous and interesting. Using passive voice on the other hand keeps the essay uninteresting and flat. · Seek for opinion If you have finished writing your essay, let others read it so that you get feedbacks. In this way, you can improve your articles more. · Edit, re-edit and edit some more Make improvements. Read your essay over and over again until you are confident that it is error-free.

There is only so much that you can do when you are controlled by your boss and have no control over what you want to do in life. You might find that you have no control over what time you get off work during the day, and you might be forced to work hours that don’t make you happy. You also might find that it is hard to get time off that you need, and that every time you want to take time off there is going to be a struggle. Therefore, a home business opportunity online might be just the solution to these problems. Imagine being able to really put your problems on hold and take care of your self, without waiting for a boss to do it for you. Many people love the idea of being their own boss, they love to be able to decide what they are doing with their lives and how long they are going to be working for. A home business opportunity online can be just the way for you to take control over your own life and be happy. Why do you want your home business opportunity online, however? Being online is something that might not seem like it is very important, but it is, especially for home businesses. You might be able to compete in the job market in whatever town you live in simply by having a home business and doing enough advertising, but the future of the market is the internet, and it is being able to reach everyone online. So, no matter what you do, you want your home business opportunity online instead of offline. So how do you go about putting your home business opportunity online? Well, first of all, you need to construct your home business. Decide what you are good at, and set up a business around it. Remember that you have to be able to either sell people something or provide them with some sort of service that they will pay you for. This has to be outlined in your business plan, so that you know you are going to be making money and so that you can be aware of how you are going to be making money. Then, you are going to need a website so that you can have your home business opportunity online. This is the most important thing because without a website you cannot be online. Once you have a website and you are online, you can start to do advertising to get traffic to your site and then you can be in business. From there, it is just limited by how hard you want to work – but basically you can be online and you can always be open, and you can get as big as you want to get!

A watch is not that just to show you the time and sometimes the day, calendar date, month and year. In past, they often took the form of pocket watches, which today are wrist worn. In present use, watch is actually a contraction of wristwatch, a most popular style of timekeeping device worn on wrist. Mobile telephones, which have become ubiquitous today, are meant not only for the affluent but for the whole. When not in use, it has become common to rely on them for time keeping, effectively making the Mobile phone serve the function of a watch and that is how Mobile telephones become pocket watches too. How Watches Come into Existence? A wristwatch, fixed firmly with a watchstrap or watchband are often made up of leather or metal. Invented by Patek Philippe in 19th century, initially was considered a woman's fashion accessory. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century when the Brazilian inventor Alberto Santos-Dumont, who had difficulty checking the time while in his first aircraft, asked his friend Louis Cartier for a watch. Cartier gave him a leather-band wristwatch which Dumont had with him for longtime. Cartier being a popular figure in Paris was soon able to sell these wristwatches to other men. During the First World War, army officers discovered the far more convenience of wristwatches in battleground situations. Later, demobilized European and American officers kept back their wristwatches, thus popularizing it amongst the western civilian culture. The trend has then spread to other parts of the world, wherever accurate and convenient time references were required. Straps Vs Bracelets Watchbands in form of watchstraps and bracelets are of many types. Some people prefer the comfort of a leather strap while others like the durability and style of a metal bracelet. Some others believe the hybrid offers of durability and comfort of a rubber strap. At end of the day, it simply comes down to your first choice, to select one for your watch. Let us have a look on pros and cons of straps and bracelets. Leather straps can be incredibly comfortable for you. You can get a nice alligator strap if you want to dress up your watch or a Kodiak strap if you want a more robust look on your watch. Anyway, if you have daily practice of wearing your watch, you have to go through a new strap in about a year before you have to replace it. In such case, a buckle can add significant life to your leather strap as it eliminates the tugging and pulling aspect of taking your watch off and putting it back on your wrist. Moreover, heavy dampness can wash out all the natural oils from your watchstrap and to preserve the strap, get the moisture off with a soft cloth regularly. Another way to preserve your strap is not wearing it tightly. Always leave enough space so that you can place your little finger between the watchstrap and your wrist coat. This helps air circulation and lets moisture evaporate away more effectively. Metal bracelets are great for folks who prefer not to worry about their watchbands for years of time, as they are most durable. Over the years of usage, the joins will start to loosen and give way, pushing you to replace your bracelet. You can expect a steel, platinum, or titanium bracelet to last for 15 - 20 years and a gold bracelet for only about half of that because of its softer nature. Over time your do need to clean your bracelet and occasionally, clean your bracelet by gently brushing it up using warm soapy water. Rinse and dry it with a soft cloth then. Rubber straps are great because they give you the comfort of a leather strap and are cheap comparing to leather and metallic bands. However, rubber straps are not as durable as metal straps, but they tend to last longer then leather straps. The disadvantage of rubber straps is that they are not as versatile as leather straps and steel bracelets. You will find yourself hard pressed on wearing rubber strap watch. Rubber straps too need maintenance to some extent as dampness over start to deteriorate it if you do not clean it regularly. There are few other types of watchstraps out there, especially made for women and come with synthetic or sink bracelets. These are very delicate straps and do not agree with salt, perspiration, or water of any kind. Dampness over them can stain and take away the straps luster away quickly if they are not looked after strictly. Choose for Your Comfort The comfort with most wristwatches is that they enable you to use different strap/bracelet combinations. This allows you to dress up your watches to look different from its earlier appearance. It so makes you to feel like you got a new watch after swapping out a bracelet with a strap on it. So, before choosing one, always keep in mind, which best suit your general living or work conditions. Folks who prefer to keep themselves well dressed can have blend of both, stapes and bracelets for their watches. Finally, its all about individual preference, so if you feel strongly about one of the other, go with it.