Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Schwarzenegger Makes Scapegoats of State Workers

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:127 UpdateTime:2008-10-19 1:31:37

 
On July 31st, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an order to lay off 22,000 temporary California state workers, and to cut the salaries of 200,000 permanent state workers. Under the order, the permanent state workers would have their salaries cut to a level equal to the federal minimum wage, $6.55 ($1.50 less than the California minimum wage). For some workers, this would represent a 90% cut in pay (Source: "California Labor Federation Spotlight," August 1, 2008).

California State Controller, John Chaing, has refused to obey the governors order and maintains that the state has sufficient funds to pay workers their full salaries through September. One union (SEIU), has filed a motion in Sacramento County Superior Court to stop the governors order from going into effect ("California Labor Federation Spotlight," August 1, 2008).

The governors proposed cuts in state workers salaries is a direct byproduct of a budget impasse between the Republican governor and the Democratic controlled state legislature. Under Schwarzeneggers proposed 2008-2009 fiscal year budget, there would be an across the board cut of 10%, including deep cuts in education and healthcare for the poor (Governors Budget 2008-2009).

Once again, we see an attempt by a politician to make public employees scapegoats for a bad economy. The reality is that these same employees are responsible for funding the education of our children, maintaining our highways, safeguarding our lives and property, and providing healthcare for the poor and the elderly. Rather than attacking state employees, the governor should ask wealthy individuals and big corporations to pay their fair share in taxes.

If allowed to go into effect, the governors plan will create major hardships for state employees and their families. How will these employees and their families pay their bills or provide for their childrens higher education? The last thing, it seems to me, a state would want to do in a declining economy is to drastically reduce the purchasing power of thousands of state employees. Such a plan will only result in less tax revenue for state and local government.

For those of you who live in California, please write the governor and your state legislators and let them know that you oppose the governors action in eliminating 22,000 state positions and in cutting the salaries of state workers. Now is the time for union members and their supporters to speak on behalf of our union brothers and sisters who work for the state of California.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Beauty of Marble Flooring and Granite Finish at home

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:109 UpdateTime:2008-10-19 1:14:10

 
Wonderful house with natural stones gives royal and decent look. Though for some time for glass and steel but using of natural stones specially marble and granite is back. It is the elegant style it holds the attention of many

people. Marble is used to express ones strength, wealth and grandeur. Natural stones are used for their longevity and durability. Once installed it is their mixing compound that save it from decaying. It protects the house form

many things. The stones can be used for countertops, wall, floor, mantle and slabs for kitchen. Green granite and black granite is often installed for kitchen slabs. For they have the power that stains are not collected easily. It

is also due to their spectrum colors they are used from soft beiges and pinks and classic black-and-whites to rich corals, greens, and multi-colors.

It is also due to their nice finish the natural stones are used. They can be polished, honed, or flamed for distinctive appearance. Polished finish has a glossy surface that reflects light and emphasis the color of the stone. They

are used for walls, furniture tops, and floor tiles. Honed finish is a satin-smooth surface with light reflection. Marble imparts sophisticated look with green marble having silicate base is not sensitive to citric acid and other

kitchen spills. For natural stones can be easily cleaned. It does not require much time in cleaning the natural stones. Then they are moisture ridden for those chances of accumulating moisture and providing pungent smell is

avoidable. Green marble, for example, loaded with serpentine, while red marble is the result of hematite mix. Yellow marble is full of limonite, and blue marble, dropsied. Stone makes a resilient and exquisite flooring material.

Marble is denser durable warm and soft is ideal for home. It is the aesthetics quality that marble is popular.

Marble are used for flooring also due to its greater susceptibility to scratching, etching and staining. White marbles like Italian Statuary, Calcuttas, Carrere Venation, Damascus Red and Breech de Vendome are quite popular.

Granite which is due to its hardness and resistance to heat are used in kitchen. It is also bacteria resistant kitchen surfaces, is not affected by citric acid, coffee, tea, alcohol, or wine. It is the chemical composition of granite

that it has the ability to withstand at any type of weather. For that granite is used for perfect finish at exterior of house such as cladding, paving, and curbing.

Marble flooring requires little care. Even if it is filled with dirt and grease the shine of marble remains the same. Marble with diamond ground honed and polished has always been like by all. Natural stones are not light

weighted for that their chances of breaking is also less. Though at beginning installation of natural stones is expensive but they are for life long. The immense beauty and attractive colors makes them superior from everything

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Monday, November 8, 2010

The Benefits of a Colon Cleanse - Detoxification

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:40 UpdateTime:2008-10-19 0:51:20

 
"Not for me", you say "I am healthy as a horse", you say "I exercise and eat right", you say. So, how do you know when it's time for a colon cleanse? The short answer is that everyone needs a colon cleanse at least once, if not several times a year. The longer you go without fasting or a colon cleanse, the worse your colon will become. Many people are unaware of the fact that the colon was never designed to have food in it all the time. The FDA has publish reports stating on average people have between 5 to 22 pounds of fecal matter stuck in their colon.

A cleanse works to stimulate muscle activity in the colon. Increases in muscle activitiy will not only help to dislodge and remove impacted waste, it will also help restore proper tone your colon. For centuries, people around the world have used a variety of herbal ingredients to assist their bodies in eliminating toxins, mucous, and parasites from the colon. Your colon is the center of your health, so everything you consume comes in through your mouth and eventually passes through the colon. The secret to stellar health is a healthy digestive system, and the key to your digestion working efficiently begins with colon cleansing and a well-formulated daily multi-vitamin. Every organ, gland and cell is affected by the condition and maintenance of your colon. The blood that flows through every major organ comes from the colon.

The most important cleanse to do is a colon cleanse, because if you have a colon with an accumulation of impacted fecal matter will create extra toxins. As a result, the other organs have to continually prioritize between their main function and the elimination of toxins to maintain proper function. Many people believe that often problems that don't appear to be related to the colon often improve with colon cleansing. I encourage you to start a cleansing regiment as soon as you possibly can

Drinking Water Stations - Are They Safe?

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:45 UpdateTime:2008-10-19 0:51:44

 
When you arrive at work in the morning, what is the first thing that you do? Before I knew more information on the topic, my first stop at work was to the drinking water stations. You know the ones, you flip the lever and fill up your cup, and then the jug makes all the gurgling sounds as the air pressure readjusts. Instead of getting coffee in the morning, the drinking water stations were my first visit.

My main reason for doing this was to start my morning off right. I wanted to make sure that I was ingesting plenty of water because I knew how healthy that was for my body, so I headed to the drinking water stations several times a day. Little did I know that the likelihood that I was drinking contaminated drinking water was very high, and it is for you as well.

The problem with this scenario is that people are drinking the water from these drinking water stations with the assumption that this water has been purified and is safe and healthy to be drinking. People drink from these to avoid contaminated drinking water!

The problem with these drinking water stations and why you end up ingesting contaminated drinking water is that there are harmful chemicals, bacteria and heavy metals that are usually present in these containers.

Another hazard is that of the plastic containers that they come in. You may have heard the fuss that has come about recently with the byproducts from plastic bottles seeping into the actual drinking water.

Now I tried bringing this up with my employer, with the research that I had done, but they assured me that the company that they used for the water service would not use such unhealthy water in their drinking water stations. So I realized that I needed to take matters into my own hands.

This was for the best though, it made me realize that I needed to be drinking safe water both at work, and at home. The drinking water stations were not going to get any safer, and I didn't want contaminated drinking water to be a hazard at work and at home.

I researched a home water treatment system, purchased a sport bottle that has a built in water filter that I can refill as often as I like, and then also have begun utilizing glass containers for my drinking water. I realized how wasteful it was to be using water bottles, and became even more worried when I learned this water was no safer than that coming from my tap.

Amazingly, I began to feel the effects immediately. I feel more refreshed during the day with more energy, and I have not gotten my usual cold with the change in seasons, and I am drinking more water than ever, and feeling great.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Become a Currency Trader - How to Trade For a Living in 3 Simple Steps

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:39 UpdateTime:2008-10-18 23:55:17

 
Can you really trade for a living? The answer is yes and you don't need have a college education to do it anyone can but you must follow the steps enclosed - if you do you could enjoy spectacular success...

To succeed and become a currency trader, you don't need to work hard, you need to work smart and have the right mindset. Now, let me tell you a story that will inspire you.

To prove that anyone could learn to trade with the right education and mindset, trading legend Richard Dennis, taught a group of people with no experience to trade in just 14 days. He then gave them trading accounts and they made 100 million dollars in 4 years.

So anyone can learn, yet 95% of traders lose their money. This isn't because they can't learn; it's because they don't understand what is needed to succeed. Let's look at our 3 simple steps to becoming a currency trader.

Step 1 Understand Mind is as important as Method

Most traders don't get the right mindset from the start and think someone else can lead them to success but this isn't true.

You have to accept responsibility and do it on your own. This means working smart, learning the right information and developing confidence in what you do. You need to know, why you will succeed and have confidence which will give you the discipline, to follow a trading system, even when it losses.

This is EXACTLY What Richard Dennis did in his experiment; he taught the pupils why the system worked and didn't just ask them to follow it. He knew they would have to trade through losing periods and they could only do that if they were disciplined.

Step 2 Get a Simple System

Forget about being complicated the simpler a system is the better it's likely to work, as it's more robust, than a complicated one with fewer elements to break.

The system Dennis taught, was a simple long term breakout system and this is an excellent choice. We have written on breakout systems frequently, so look up our other articles.

All you need is a simple system and the mindset to apply it, with strict money management.

Step 3 Get the Skills to Succeed

The skills you need to succeed in forex trading are very different to the ones you need in many occupations and you need to be aware of them.

- You need to lose cheerfully and stay on course

- You need to isolate yourself from the majority opinion as the majority losses

- You need to make and live by your own rules to survive

- You need to be patient and disciplined at all times and keep your emotions in check.

Forex trading is all about having the right mindset, learning a system is easy applying it is the hard part.

You Can Enjoy Currency Trading Success

You can become a currency trader from home and trade for a living but you must put the effort in to learn from the ground up and then have the mindset to apply your plan.

If you can do the above, you could soon be earning a great second income, or even a life changing one in the worlds most exciting and lucrative business.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Wedding Dress Picture Pattern

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:49 UpdateTime:2008-10-18 23:26:04

 
There are literally thousands of wedding gowns that a new bride can choose from. Brides can choose to have a traditional wedding gown or a modern form-fitting gown made of satin with sequin or pearl decorations. No matter what the bride decides, she will most likely have to visit a wedding gown dealer.

When visiting the wedding gown salon or boutique of your choice, you should make sure that you know what your wedding theme is going to be. You should also not hesitate to let the wedding salon know that you have a certain budget. Make sure that you have a wedding dress picture with you depicting you favorite wedding gown. You may have to look through several magazines and clip out several wedding dress pictures to see if they have that particular style of something similar. It is true that with most bridal salons you will get a free consultation. The wedding consultant will give you suggestions on style and fit based on your body type and age. There may be a beautiful wedding dress picture that looks absolutely stunning, but it may not look as good on you.

You would choose a wedding dress pattern in much the same way as you would choose a wedding gown from a designer boutique. Try to find a style that suits your body type and your taste. There is one thing you should keep in mind. You will not be able to try on the dress before your purchase it in the way that you would if you were shopping at a bridal salon. Keeping this in mind, try to choose a style that you know would look just perfect on you. One of the best ways to find just the right pattern is to go to the websites of different pattern makers or call them to request that a catalog be sent of their wedding dress patterns. When you finally have all of the catalogs, start thumbing through them until you find just the right dress for you. Remember that once you have chosen the pattern and cut the fabric there is no turning back.

The next question you may ask is where you would find a wedding dress pattern. You should go to a fabric store to familiarize yourself with the different pattern makers.

Simplicity Patterns has been around for generations. It would only make sense that they would have some beautiful wedding dress patterns. Vogue Patterns also offers a small selection of wedding dress patterns. They range from a full skirted gown to strapless styles that will make you feel like a princess. McCalls is a very trusted name and has a great selection of wedding dress patterns as well. You will not only be able to find elegant wedding gowns but simple, casual styles as well. In McCalls, you can even find wedding veil patterns.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Having A Good Heart and Healthy Aging

As we grow older we, experience higher risks of heart disease, cholesterol increase, weaken joints, muscles, and so on. Most people who experience illnesses often feel frustrated and experience feelings of despair. People

who suffer illnesses or tragedies unfortunately set themselves up, saying, "It can't happen to me." It can happen to any of us, which is why we should take the steps in our youth to prevent illnesses and tragedies.

Many of us fail to take the steps in our youth. It hinders us to a large degree, yet we have options regardless of what we endure.

According to experts in aging and heart disease is rising higher these days than ever. The aging progression alone slowly builds up through impulsive changes of the body and mind. The maturity phase carries on starting at

childhood as the person works through puberty, teenage and so on. At this time the body and minds starts to decline. As the person reaches mid-age or moves into advanced aging, the person starts to decline its natural

physical functions.

Aging alone starts as we are born and carries throughout our life. Through the process, the body has positive reflections on our bodily components and development, yet as we age negative effects take fold, which include

the declining phase.

According to experts in medicine, no one can determine when our body becomes aged. At one time people 65 and older where considered the aged, yet today people are working further on than 65 years of age. In short,

people are working in the 70s, 80s and even 90 years of age today, which returned a different view on the aged.
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Still, millions of American citizens are falling victim to heart disease, strokes, etc. What can they do?

How to relieve emotional strikes after a heart attack: If you've experienced a heart attack, likely you feel frustrated, hopeless, etc. The emotions are common after any illnesses, yet you must take steps to control these

negative emotions, since it only causes stress on your body. The stress will wear you down and perhaps lead to another heart attack. Let's stop it now. After illnesses, including heart attack learn to focus on the day, instead

of yesterday and tomorrow. You only have control of each day you live. Instead of sweating weeks ahead, try doing something you enjoy. Walking is a great way to reduce the risks of heart attacks. You can also visit friends or

family members that make you feel good about you.

Support is essential. If you have support, you will have friends and family members who will open their minds to your feelings. You should never allow your feelings to linger in your own mind without expressing what you feel.

Express your feelings to people you trust. Take time to listen to them and let these people know what you need. For instance, if you just need a friendly ear, then let them know. Holding back emotions leads to soaring

complications. If you can find support groups in your area that is experiencing the same thing as you, then join the team. The support will help you to share information with people who understand what you are going through.

It is frustrating to express feelings with people who have not experienced similar illnesses or experiences as you. Try to find someone that you can relate to and speak your feelings.

Exercise: Exercise is the leading element we have offered to us in life that helps to reduce any disease, emotional reactions and so on. When you sit around feeling anxious, depressed, or despaired, you are working toward

worse health conditions. Reverse your actions and take the steps to live longer by exercising each day.