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Irida Sangemino - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I was born in Belgium in 1956. When I turned 19, I joined the Belgian army, which landed me to a post in Germany. Destiny did not keep me there and took me to Canada, where I met my new American husband. We got married in Las Vegas in 2004 and a few months later we moved to Arizona. I have always been fascinated with ‘words’ and when I was in my late teens ... [More]
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- Survival - Simple Home Saving Tips
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews] With changing living conditions, our human nature urges us to modify familiar routines and habits. Our survival instinct compels us to search for answers and solutions, even if it means swallowing our pride and researching money saving sites. We will increase our budgeting and coupon efforts and most likely cut out a few frivolous entertainment activities. Many pages on the Internet offer valuable advice on how to stretch the mighty dollar. Yet, sometimes these suggestions have to be taken with a grain of salt. Clipping coupons can be quite rewarding, but when picking out a brand name can of green beans, it may be wise to check out its generic equivalent down the shelf.
- Phoenix Arizona - Vacation Destination of the South West
[Travel-and-Leisure:City-Guides-and-Information] Nestled in Arizona's Valley of the Sun, Phoenix is a vibrant Mecca and safe haven for many cultures, artists and history buffs. Although legendary for its fabulous weather, surrounding mountain ranges, golf courses and spas, the city of Phoenix also offers a diversity of other exciting attractions, suitable for all ages and ethnic backgrounds.
- SEO - Product Descriptions That Will Increase Your Sales
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Ecommerce] First impressions are as important in the virtual world as they are in real life, and the way you present your business online will either guarantee you success or failure. It is true; today's stressful and hectic society leaves little room for unprofessional eStores, where products are hidden behind too many graphics or flash animations, and too many clicks are required to finally find the products and services in customers are looking for.
- Silicone Wristbands Are So Versatile They Can Save Lives
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It is a trend that has been around for quite some time, yet never really had a break-through until recently. People of all ages are suddenly fascinated by a new kind of bracelet, one that represents more than simply being a trivial piece of jewelry. Just ask renowned cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, who proudly wears his "Live Strong" bracelet day after day. His goal is to show that cancer is not always fatal and that victims never should give up.
- How Unemployment Can Affect Our Emotions
[Self-Improvement:Positive-Attitude] Many Internet sites and numerous unemployment services offer great tips on how to handle a job loss. They suggest updating your resume, going door-to-door to present yourself, network, revise your spending, freelance, volunteer, or upgrade your skills. These are just a few of the actions one can take as part of a good job hunt strategy, useful guidelines which are easy to follow, yet won't do you much good if your emotions are not ready.
- Website Optimization - The Right Keywords Will Greatly Improve Your Sales
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:SEO] Many website designers want to impress search engines and insert as many keywords and keyphrases in their website content as they can. These professionals place them strategically in such a way that the text and descriptions on their pages still make sense, even if some of the wording is targeted. The content flows nicely and the readers are intrigued. Despite the importance of search engines and their rankings, it is even more critical to post text that is written for humans and not machines, because in the end, people are the ones buying your goods and services.
- How to Increase and Optimize Website Traffic
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Traffic-Building] Your website has finally launched and you are eagerly awaiting your first orders. You've welcomed your visitors wholeheartedly on your homepage, your merchandise is neatly categorized and you even offer various payment options. You did what everyone else did, so why is nobody shopping at your online store?
- Addiction Support - Treating Alcohol Abuse
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] Alcoholism is a chronic disease that can destroy one's life and, if not treated properly, will affect relationships, health, work, and finances. It is no secret that the social problems arising from alcoholism can be significant. This insidious abuse can progress so rapidly and unexpectedly, that the involved often does not realize it has become a dangerous problem, not just for themselves, but also for their loved ones.
- Adorable Animal Backpacks Help Kids Keep Their Room Clean
[Kids-and-Teens] Many parents have no problem dealing with the numerous daily challenges their small children present them with. They can handle most confrontations quite well, except for one. Getting their offspring to clean up their room, and picking up their toys at bedtime, is one of those duties that can drive just about any frustrated mum or dad to the brink of despair.
- How Safe and Nutritional is Our Food Today?
[Food-and-Drink] Tomatoes, spinach, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, and chicken are all food products I remember being recalled in the past year, and who knows what else I missed! These foods were all dangerously spiked and not with joy-enhancers, if you get my drift. How could this happen and what else are these overpaid food administrative big shots keeping from us? I really have to ask myself, why did quality inspections fail and what other harmful, yet legally accepted chemicals will prove to be lethal ten years from now?
- About Amigurumi - Knitted Or Crochet Japanese Miniature Dolls and Animals
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Amigurumi means "knitted or crocheted stuffed doll" in Japanese. It also defines this unique art form, which is conquering the hearts of many enthusiastic crafters and designers by storm all over the world.
- Simple Ways to Create and Craft Your Own Palm Tree Art!
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Palm trees not only show up in natural southern settings, but can also be admired on prints and photographs anywhere in the world. They appear on clothing, dishes, jewelry, shower curtains, or just about any object one can think of. Mexican, Queen or Fan, palm trees are easy to find and even easier to make.
- Basic Motorcycle Clothing Does Not Have to Cost a Fortune!
[Automotive:Motorcycles] Opinions differ widely when seasoned bikers are asked what kind of clothing should be worn while riding a motorcycle. Some die-hard roadies will guide you towards leather gear, while others will pay more attention to comfort, or their wallet. Leather clothes are fashionable and chic, but do not always give you the comfort, warmth or protection you really need.
- Traditional Biker Codes - Rules and Ethics to Ride By
[Automotive:Motorcycles] Government regulated rules, such as traffic and safety, can be located in pamphlets, brochures, books, and on the Internet, yet verifying information on unwritten biker laws is a different story. Motorcyclists just tend to know them, and if they don't, they soon will find out which secret brotherhood code they broke. Riding is a way of life...
- Can Fibromyalgia Be Cured?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Nobody really knows what causes fibromyalgia, but several theories point towards some kind of physical or emotional trauma, or an unidentified virus. Some scientists state that fibromyalgia sufferers have a lower threshold for pain because of increased sensitivity to pain signals in the brain, while yet another group of researchers believe that repeated nerve stimulation causes the brain to change. This could be caused by an abnormal increase in levels of neurotransmitters, or the chemicals in the brain that signal pain.
- The Ultimate Cure For Helmet Hair!
[Automotive:Motorcycles] There is no doubt about it, wearing a helmet is one of the most important safety features when it comes to riding a motorcycle. Indeed, and it does not matter if you are the one revving the engine, or act as sexy back-seat fender fluff, protection is of the utmost importance to all. Even so, when it comes to helmets, they are not very attractive and often come with another unpopular feature, a trait that has turned many ladies away from participating in this exciting pass-time. Undeniable but true, helmet hair is one of the most unappealing attributes bikers have to deal with, and even though men tend to see it as less of a problem, it affects both genders.
- The Advantages of Riding a Motorcycle!
[Automotive:Motorcycles] When my husband first planted the seed that he would love to own a motorcycle I tried to ignore it. For all the obvious reasons like initial cost, traffic safety issues, less structural protection, and defiant biker myths, I felt intimidated and scared. Now, two years later and a few rides under my belt, I wished I had opened up sooner.
- When Wrinkles Turn Into Sexy Laugh Lines!
[Health-and-Fitness:Anti-Aging] It is one of those evolutionary developments you knew was inevitable, yet always refused to believe it would happen to you. Then, one historic morning, right after your daily shower ritual, you look in the mirror and no longer recognize that old prune-face frowning back at you. The gloomy reality is that when you first started studying the book of "life expectancy" you were in a hurry and skipped certain chapters, actually, the ones you are confronted with today.
- Riding the Open Road on a Motorcycle For the First Time
[Automotive:Motorcycles] At one time or another we have all come across the expression "riding the open road". We may have heard it in an exciting movie, read it in a magazine, or we could have overheard it at a restaurant where a biker's club had gathered. Familiar with the phrase, I never really grabbed its essence, until I actually sat on a bike and experienced my first official group ride. You see, tired of boring weekend evenings on the couch watching old flicks, CSI re-runs and way too many commercials, my husband and I decided it was time to shift gears and start making memories again.
- The Secrets of Fibromyalgia - Part 2
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Fibromyalgia, a chronic and disabling condition characterized primarily by widespread pain throughout the body, is often associated with some type of sleep disorder. It seems sufferers often do not reach a "slow-wave sleep" stage, which means their rest gets constantly interrupted by bursts of conscious brain activity, leaving them tired after waking up. This can lead to frustration and stress, disturbing psychological and physiological reactions, aggravating the fibromyalgia patient's condition even more.
- Vital Tips on How to Live Longer!
[Health-and-Fitness] The other day I had the privilege of reading a magazine article on how to live longer. The title announced six simple suggestions on how to prolong a person's life, and that clearly did peak my interest. Knowing my lifestyle, I had the feeling I was going to be in big trouble. You see, the author of this piece did not beat around the bush, and in her opening lines, pointed out right away that playing with 'your pooch' would add one year to your current life expectancy, and 'kicking the nicotine habit' yet another eight. Unfortunately, it turned out that I have neither a furry friend to play catch with, nor do I smoke, and never did.
- Tears of a Parent - When a Child Turns Its Back on You!
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Raising a child is not an easy task, and many parents have asked themselves many times over if they are doing a great job. Most parents are full of doubts and wonder if they are making the right decisions, while others think they are in complete control. It really does not matter to which group of parents one belongs, as in the end, only future can tell what will happen and what path a child will choose in life. This article tells the story of a mother who raised her son the best she could, yet in the end...
- Native Americans Conquer Europe!
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] We know them as warriors, peaceful, proud, driven, conflicted, hunters, farmers, people who were native to the American soil, way before the Europeans, or any white man, for that matter, set foot on their continent. The Indians as we know them, have spread their eagle wings and today, there are many residents in Germany claiming to be of Indian descent.
- Lingerie Stands For Beautiful and Sexy!
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Lingerie] Moral transformations, newer, more sensuous materials, and better design options have made it possible to create more provocative undergarments, revealing more than a few squares of bare skin. The most recent pieces of 'unmentionables' have become more comfortable, while maintaining their seductive magnetism. Elegant bras and satin-smooth panties boost a woman's confidence, and can give her the courage to step out of her comfort zone. It brings welcome excitement to busy lives, and couples who have little time for zest and romance.
- Aging Does Not Make You Lose Your Emotions!
[Self-Improvement] Growing older comes with many changes. Our bodies don't feel as springy as they once did, and if there isn't something twitching or squeaking we get worried. The age aspect is displayed all around us, and is a fact we cannot deny. When we grow older our physical condition starts to crumble, and until a super talented genius finds that magic potion that will stop the aging process, or maybe even reverse it, we will eventually lose our youthful physical abilities; the way we used to jump around when we were young adults will eventually fade away.
- A Hysterectomy Does Not Make You Less of a Woman
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] At one time or another, we all have heard, or participated in conversations about hysterectomies. For those who have never been confronted with the decision to have a hysterectomy, I want to explain that a hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman's uterus or womb. It is a procedure often recommended by doctors, when serious uterus problems, or difficulties with the entire female reproductive system, are diagnosed. After a hysterectomy, a woman will no longer menstruate and she can no longer have children. Each female body will respond uniquely to the surgery.
- A Stylish Kitchen For Every Home
[Home-Improvement:Kitchen-Improvements] It is considered one of the most important rooms in a home. Used for food preparation, eating and sometimes entertaining, the kitchen is pretty much the heart of any residence. The features of a kitchen depend on budget, size and lifestyle. It is typically equipped with a stove, fridge, microwave oven, a toaster and possibly a dishwasher. Some architectural designs even allow space for a washer and dryer, but that is rather atypical.
- Losing a Child Through a Separation Or Divorce
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] When two people decide to break off their relationship, there usually are many painful consequences, especially, if children are involved. Parents who cannot be with their children can go through the same grieving stages as an individual who has lost a loved one. At first, they are in denial and cannot believe that this is really happening to them. They love their children and that should count for something. In some cases, the deserted parents feel ashamed and withdraw from any existing social life. They will become quite isolated, at least until they reach the next stage in their grieving process.
- What to Look For in an Addiction Rehabilitation Center
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] Finding the best facility to help a drug abuser, or alcoholic is not easy, and a lot of consultants will start by telling you that selecting a great rehab center depends on your financial situation. That may be true, but ask yourself, when it comes to the welfare of a loved one, should money really be an issue? Shouldn't the effectiveness of treatment that a clinic offers be the crucial determination factor, rather than the expense?
- Mood Swings - The Unpredictable Menopause Culprit
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Changes in a woman's temper can be annoying, but when the intensity and frequency of mood swings become unpredictable, and uncontrollable, we know we have a problem on our hands. Not knowing when mood swings will strike is not only frustrating for the woman herself, but also for her loved ones, friends and co-workers. They no longer recognize the once stable woman, who now is constantly yelling, sweating, crying, hiding, feels depressed, anxious, and showing other unappealing behavior changes.
- Drug Addiction is a Frightening Concept
[Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Taking drugs for medical reasons can keep people functioning and, controlled by physicians will help them to function in society. Other individuals take pills just because they crave it, to fit in, or to forget, and that of course, can lead to many complications. There are many reasons why people fall victim to acute drug use and without grabbing the various problem factors by the root, and eliminating the cause of the drug dependency, the chances of recovery are slim to none. Personality, genetic make-up, emotional instability, and peer pressure are some of the causes that can lead to legal or illegal substance abuse. Because of the various problem origins, each case will be different and will need an independent in-depth evaluation by a professional.
- Your Crafts Can Make For Wonderful Gifts
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] If you belong to those people that are not put off by a challenge, have imagination and are not afraid to pick up a few tools, you could easily make your own gifts. Believe it or not, handmade gifts are still on the top of the "most appreciated gift" list, regardless the occasion. They are recognized for what they represent and the effort, time and thought that went into them, even if we're talking about a simple hand-drawn greeting card or a box of freshly baked sugar cookies.
- They Say, Bathtubs Are Here to Stay!
[Home-Improvement:Bath-and-Shower] There was a time when bathtubs were thought about as luxury items, only found in hotels. Today, even with a shower installed right next to it, almost every home has at least one tub, if not more. They have anchored themselves into our existence becoming a vital part of our daily cleaning rituals. We use them to soak our pets, laundry or anything else that won't fit in the sink and, surrounded by a dozen lit candles and bowls of fragrant oils, we find it a great place to relax. Aches, pains and worries literally drain away as the hot water disappears at the end of a session.
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