Monday, May 31, 2010

8 Ways to Take Spectacular Beach Photos

8 Ways to Take Spectacular Beach Photos


8 Ways to Take Spectacular Beach Photos

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Are your holiday snaps by-the-sea often disappointing? Beach images can seem repetitive, with little more than the water's edge and shore, or people on the beach. With a change of focus, your beach photos can be turned into unique and original images. This article highlights the most important steps to follow when taking seaside photographs.

Steps

  1. Take a look at your surroundings and look for a focal point. While the seaside as a whole is beautiful to the naked eye when you're actually on the beach, it is less interesting as a photograph because the viewer sees only a wide, open space featuring blue sky, blue sea, and yellow sand - a fairly predictable scene. To provide something on which the eye immediately comes to rest within a photograph, find a "focal point" - this is the art of focusing on something out of the ordinary to bring the beach shot to life:
    • Find the focal point of interest - a shoe, a beach umbrella, a fish and chip wrapper, your child's toes, prints across the sand, a sandcastle, etc. Good focal points are often brightly coloured, or vary in hue from the other colours in the picture.
    • Find natural features of interest - some pebbles, rippling sand, the wave breaking at the water's edge, palm trees, shells, seaweed, etc.
    • Find something out at sea of interest - perhaps a boat with bright sails, seals playing, or a jumping dolphin.
    • Note that anything moving across water can create interesting ripples (a bird, sea creature, boat, or wind, can all create this effect), and movement in the water will distort anything reflecting in the sea water, which can heighten interest of the photograph in good light.
  2. Avoid putting the horizon in the centre. Centering the horizon can give the viewer a sensation that the photo has been sliced in half, which can be disorienting, as long, unbroken horizons contain little of interest in a photo. Instead, break down the image into thirds (the "rule of thirds"), both horizontally and vertically, to create nine equal parts to your image. Keep the horizon square to the framing of your shot, in order to avoid a sloping effect.
    • When imagining the division of the image, focus on where the lines intersect - according to this classical rule of composition, these intersections create the optimum positions for the main subjects of your image.[1]
  3. Frame your picture. Look around you. Ask yourself what points of interest you can include in the photo. For example, are there any rocks, trees, beach houses, piers, etc., that you can use to add a natural frame to the picture? If so, use them. For example, framing a sea shot through trees can be particularly effective if you have a focal point out at sea, such as a boat.
  4. Use differing levels and angles. Don't just shoot straight on, mix the angles up a bit. Aim for something kooky, funky and interesting. Get down low to photograph children and their beach activities, stand up high to take a tree, or lie down under a pier.
  5. Use colour to break up the blues and yellows of a beach scene. Blue, more blue, perhaps some yellow: beaches aren't the most imaginative places colour-wise. This makes it important to capitalise on any splashes of colour. Vibrant colours will really stand out, and make your photo look doubly attractive.
    • For a DSLR, consider using a UV filter will reduce the atmospheric haze that is increased by the blueness of the sea.
    • Again for a DSLR lens, use a polarizing filter to reduce reflections and boost the contrasting shades. This can help to improve skies and ocean water by making them a darker blue.[2]
  6. Choose the best times of day to take beach photos. When the sun's riding high it might be a nice time for sunbathing, but it's the worst time of day for decent photos as the light is too strong and bright. The best times of day for beach photos are at the beginning and end of the day, especially around sunrise and sunset. The sun resting on the horizon looks brilliant, and it's hard not to take a decent snap at these times. As an added bonus, you will have less people on the beach at these times of day.
    • Morning air is usually still and the light is quiet, delicate and diffuse until the sun rises. Early morning light changes rapidly with the sun rising, so expect your exposure times to change rapidly and to move quickly to capture the special moments.
    • Evening light often has a warm glow that provides intense gold and rose colours. Haze and shadows are common features that you can draw on as the day draws to an end.
    • Take care not to include your own shadow when taking photographs early and late in the day when the sun's shadows are at their longest; check around the whole frame to make sure you're not forming a part of the picture! You can easily rectify this by moving to a different position.
  7. Make the most of non-sunny days. Windswept, threatening weather can create incredible, mood-infused photos at the beach. With nobody about, you can take uninterrupted views and dramatic views of dark clouds and stormy seas.
    • Mist, fogs, and haze can all work to your advantage in creating interesting features.
    • Try shooting in black and white, or flip it to black and white using a photo program such as Photoshop when you get home to cover the overcast, cloudy, sky and make things look a whole lot more atmospheric.
    • Just after a storm moves through can produce dramatic light contrasts.
  8. A clever use of black and white to make a silhouette rather than a shadow
    A clever use of black and white to make a silhouette rather than a shadow
    Find the best ways to take portrait photographs. Photos of people on the seaside can be the stuff of nightmares – on a sunny day, it is all too easy for people to appear washed out and squinting. You have several options to ensure a good photo of people at the beach:
    • Wait for cloud cover to soften the light over their faces.
    • If there is no sign of cloud, use other cover, such as trees or umbrellas.
    • Have your subjects turn away from the sun and use spot metering to focus on their faces. This will allow you to expose their faces well while the image around the person will be over-exposed. You can use a photo program to put the entire image into better shape later. [3]
    • Use the flash. Forcing the flash can take care of shadows caused by clothing, caps, sunglasses, etc., and will help to improve the exposure of the person. You might need to experiment with the level of flash, however, if relevant.
    • Consider using bracket exposures if you want to be sure of getting one really good shot. This means taking several pictures, one at the usual exposure and then others a stop more or less exposure than indicated by the meter.[4]
    • Try photos from behind. They can be effective provided there is enough interest in the entire scene.

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Tips

  • If your digital camera comes with a macro setting, use that to your advantage while taking pictures of seagulls, shells, or crabs.
  • Take care when handling your camera at the beach. Sand is not a camera's friend. Do not place it on the sand, handle it with sandy fingers, or shake sandy objects over it. On windy days, use a protector for it, such as waterproof housing.[5]
  • Avoid sea spray problems on a lens by leaving on a protective skylight filter (salt spray can damage the lens). Clean the equipment as soon as possible if you've been exposed to salt spray while photographing.
  • Simple shots that focus merely on the sea and the horizon can make good abstract compositions if the colours are superb; just don't rely on these as unique or interesting photos because there is nothing for the eye to rest on.
  • Using the rule of thirds is great when you first start out taking photographs; as you become more familiar with taking photos, you will find this rule isn't as essential because you will come to rely more on your own intuitive sense of a well proportioned shot.

Warnings

  • Sand, sea spray and sharp objects can damage camera lenses. As outlined in the "Tips", take the appropriate precautions to care for your camera at the beach.

Things You'll Need

  • Suitable camera
  • Lens filters if relevant
  • Protective items if needed such as filters, covers

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Into Reusing Plastic Bottles? 5 Creative Ideas for Using the Indented Bottoms

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If you like reusing plastic bottles, you can make a funnel from the top, make wire from the middle, but what do you do with that funny-shaped bottom? The base of a plastic soda bottle that has indentations can be viewed as a "petaloid", because it is shaped like a flower with petals. Here are some ideas for what you can do with it.

Steps

  1. Cut the petaloid portion off the base of a washed plastic soda bottle. Use craft, gardening, or kitchen scissors, or you can use a craft knife. Be careful when cutting, and use a non-slip surface to prevent any accidental movements of the bottle while cutting it.
    • Decide what length to cut the plastic petaloid. While it should be cut to a length that suits your needs, a standard length of about 7-10 cm should work for many of the uses outlined here.
    • When arranging an edge, cut the edge following the direction of the arrow marked in this image (shown for a right-handed person). Keep the cut as clean and straight as possible. Snip off, or sand off, any rough edges.
  2. Use as a measuring cup. Cut it so it holds a certain capacity of a particular ingredient that you use often.
  3. Use as a food mold. Since the soda bottle is food grade plastic, the plastic petaloid can make an excellent food mold that creates an appealing appearance for food when placed on the dish. The photos here demonstrate the process for making a rice mold. The mold is also ideal for shaping butter, mashed potato, grains, dips, etc., and it's a perfect jelly mold.
    • Clean the container thoroughly.
    • Cook the food. In this case, it is rice. Add it to the mold and even off the top.
    • Carefully tip the mold over onto the plate. Remove slowly so as not to damage the molded shape. If you do damage it, simply try again.
    • The mold in position.
    • Add the rest of the meal to the plate.
  4. Use as an artist's palette. The shape of the plastic petaloid lends itself perfectly to being turned into a paint palette. Just add your colors for painting and paint as usual. Wash after use and reuse as many times as wished.
  5. Use the plastic petaloid as a container for maintaining order in your jewelry or sewing projects. The different compartments of the petaloid make it ideal for keeping beads, sequins, findings, pins, etc., in separate zones while you work on your jewelry or sewing project, as shown here.
  6. Make a candy dish. Since it's made out of plastic, it's unbreakable, which is great if you're giving kids something like candy, raisins, or nuts to snack on.

Tips

  • Use fine sandpaper if you need to sand the edges of the cut petaloid.
  • Recycle the discarded portion of the soda bottle, or find other uses for it.

Warnings

  • Take care when cutting the soda bottle; the edges can be sharp. When finished, check the edges and sand them if necessary.

Things You'll Need

  • Plastic bottle (pressure-resistant, soda beverage bottle) - wash it out prior to attempting this project
  • Measuring cup, ruler, or measuring tape to determine the height of your plastic petaloid
  • Craft, gardening, or kitchen scissors; or, a craft knife
  • Sanding paper (fine) (optional)

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9 Tips for Interacting with the New In-Laws

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Hopefully a wedding is a time that bonds families, reinforces friendships and marks a momentous rite of passage. Yet, it would be unusual to proceed without a few uncomfortable social situations along the blissful way.

Once you're engaged, you'll be meeting the in-laws and introducing families, moving along formally on the path to uniting kin, and your future family. Unless you're high school sweethearts, you probably haven't met each other's parents and siblings. Even though you're planning on being your perfect self during this encounter, having the right small talk ammunition can be the key to setting off a great first impression.

This article provides you with some basic rules to live by when meeting your future in-laws.

Steps

  1. Give a compliment. Tell your fiancé's mom how much you like her shoes, or her home. Or better yet, compliment her on the amazing child she raised, the person with whom you can't wait to spend your life. Compliments automatically make people feel more comfortable and can often be an excellent launching pad for conversation.
  2. Practice politeness. Politeness is paramount when interacting with your future in-laws. Generally, whatever you learned in kindergarten is a good rule to follow: share the speaking floor, say "please" and "thank you", and be respectful. If you don't demonstrate manners at this meeting, your relationship with your in-laws could be off to a rocky start.
  3. Ask questions. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about your in-law's family history, traditions, or specific values. Not only will you seem considerate for caring, but you'll gain some interesting insight into the person you're marrying and be able to incorporate your fiancé's family legacy into the wedding.
  4. Stay on neutral topics. In your first meeting with your new family, don't ramble on about your deep connection to some ancient and eccentric spiritual belief. By avoiding hot topics like religion and politics, the conversation will keep the mood light. That's not to say you should hide who you are, but reserve those more comprehensive conversation topics for a more appropriate time.
  5. Control your cocktails. Don't let your drinking get out of hand when initially meeting in-laws (or throughout the entire wedding process). If everyone is having a cocktail, slowly sip one graciously, and leave it at that. Over consumption of alcohol can lead to bad behavior, inappropriate remarks, and embarrassing conduct that you can't take back. You want to be married forever, not leave a bad impression forever.
  6. Introduce your families to one another. Now that you've aced meeting your in-laws, it's time for both families to make an acquaintance. If that means introducing your liberal, outspoken New York parents to your fiancé's conservative, reserved Nebraska parents, so be it. Breathe. Ensuring that the meeting is effortless means following all of the above rules, which continue to apply throughout your entire wedding process.
  7. A shared love of racing cars, perhaps?
    A shared love of racing cars, perhaps?
    Find common ground. Help your families discover commonalities. If you know both your dad and your fiancé's dad love to fish, say something like: "Hey, Dad, Mr. Johnson just got back from a deep-sea fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico." Or, tell your sister who is interested in attending Yale, that your fiancé's brother just graduated from there and go ahead and introduce them. It's part of your job to facilitate conversations and to make sure that everyone is communicating.
  8. Give clear indications on possible conversation topics. Fill your family in on some interesting facts about your future family. Things such as occupation, favorite hobbies, and general likes and dislikes, are a good place to start. If you provide your family with some specific insights, they will be more equipped with conversation clues.
  9. Follow up. After the meeting, send a thank you email to everyone and attach a picture or two. By doing this, you will open up new lines of communication, giving everyone a chance to say anything they may not have had a chance to say and this will help to keep the conversation flowing. By tying up loose ends, you'll feel more comfortable tying the knot.

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Tips

  • Consider taking along a gift, even some flowers from your own garden.
  • If you are marrying into a different culture from your own, it's a great idea to do some research in advance so that you know what to expect and how to be polite. Ask your partner for advice. Discuss issues such as greetings, food and eating, gestures, and special occasions or days of the week, so that you're well aware of rituals, taboos, and manners.

Things You'll Need

  • Planned conversation openers

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Sunday, May 30, 2010

How To Get Abs of Steel

How To Get Abs of Steel


How To Get Abs of Steel

Posted: 30 May 2010 02:12 PM PDT

Everyone would love to have abs of steel but obtaining them is no easy feat because it takes diet, exercise, and dedication for an extensive amount of time. To get the abs you have always wanted you need to have patience because even if you build the muscles they are not going to be visible until you lose all the fat in your midsection. That is where the diet comes into play. You have to be dedicated to your weekly workouts and daily diet if you want to get a sexy six pack, it is not just going to happen over night.

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How To Get a Job in Public Relations

Posted: 30 May 2010 02:11 PM PDT

Many people consider jobs in public relations to be full of glamour and excitement. Many of these jobs do offer both of these things, but these jobs also take a great deal of work and skill. Landing a PR job can be a challenge. It is important to have the proper education and experience in order to land the public relations job of ones dreams. Whether one is looking to work for an agency or in house with a large corporation, skill and experience are the top qualifications. Building a resume and portfolio are key in even landing a job interview in the world of PR.

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How To Get a Husband to Help at Home

Posted: 30 May 2010 02:09 PM PDT

Some women find it extremely difficult to convince their husbands to help at home. It is very important to get a husband to help at home because maintaining a household can be very overwhelming. It is especially overwhelming if you have small children who live at home; this is when you especially need to get a husband to help at home. Women are often faced with the problem of how to get a husband to help at home and not complain. A lot of men feel that is not the responsibility to assist with household duties, when this is the case it will be very hard to get a husband to help at home. Let us look at how to get a husband help at home.

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How To Get a Raise & Avoid Common Mistakes

Posted: 30 May 2010 02:08 PM PDT

Are you working too hard and being compensated too little for it? Here's what you need to do to get the fat off the cat, and the funds where they belong, in your bank account!

First of all you have to remember that your manager's job is to underpay you and overwork you, that is called the price you pay for the productivity that you get, and how business justifies it's personnel costs.

The better that they are at getting the most out of you for as little as they can goes a long way in determining their bottom line, their profits. All areas of business have a certain amount that they have to spend on any particular function. Employee pay and benefits, materials, shipping costs and handling of the products or services, etc.

In this equation is what is known as profit margin, this is the percentage of the owners take of the total net profit, and this is what you essentially are going to be tapping into which often times is not negotiable.

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How To Get a Warlock Weapon in World of Warcraft

Posted: 30 May 2010 02:06 PM PDT

So you've started a Warlock character and you're itching to start inching towards the coveted Level 80. You can't start dashing through Azeroth with nothing but fire in your stomach and blood on your bare knuckles. Well, technically you could but that's a quick way to familiarize yourself with the graveyard. So take a seat, Tyler Durden-it's time to learn how to properly equip your conjurer of Fel magic so that you can slash, stab, and generally beat your way towards some phat lewt.

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How To Get a Job in an Emergency Animal Hospital

Posted: 30 May 2010 02:04 PM PDT

You may be interested in working in an emergency animal hospital because you sincerely enjoy working with animals. People may bring their family pet to an emergency animal hospital for proper care and treatment when their pet gets sick or has an injury. It can be a very rewarding experience to work at an emergency animal hospital because you may have the opportunity to help animals recover from various health issues. The veterinarians, along with the veterinary technicians working at an emergency animal hospital usually have professional education to prepare them for a career in emergency care for animals.

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How To Get a Job with a Degree in Psychology

Posted: 30 May 2010 02:01 PM PDT

There may be various types of interesting jobs for people with a degree in psychology. The field of psychology includes the study of human behavior and the mind. It is important to understand there are different degree options for people pursing a career in psychology.

People can earn their bachelor's degree in psychology by successfully completing a four year college program, which offers psychology as an academic major as part of their studies. Psychology graduates with this type of bachelor's degree may be interested in doing social work. Graduates with a four year psychology degree may decide to work in a marketing field, or with labor relations for a company.

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How To Get a Lean Celebrity Body

Posted: 30 May 2010 02:00 PM PDT

All it takes is logging onto the internet or opening a magazine to see countless celebrities baring beach-ready bodies. While some of these individuals pay top dollar for services like personal chefs and private trainers, many not only do their own cooking but develop and stick to their own fitness routines as well. You do not need a celebrity income to have a lean celebrity body, you just need a little knowledge and motivation.

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How To Get a Job Teaching Fitness Center Classes

Posted: 30 May 2010 01:59 PM PDT

A career in the fitness world can be a rewarding one for both the fitness instructor and the clients. If you are a people person and love to influence others in a positive way this may be a field you will want to consider. Teaching classes for a fitness center opens the door for the fitness instructor to be a leading and driving force in the clients life and to assist them in reaching their goals. The fitness teacher must set the highest of standards and be a born leader.

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How To Get a Wedding Dress Ready for Alterations

Posted: 30 May 2010 01:49 PM PDT

Getting married is one of the most exciting times of your life! It took time to get to this point, so now it is time to make your next big decision - finding your dream dress.

Don't worry if it takes some time to find your special dress. One thing to take into account when trying on various styles and fabrics is that the sample you are putting on is only representative of what you will eventually end up with, since your dress will need to be altered probably several times before your big day. So do not get discouraged if everything does not look just right during this initial phase.

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How To Get a Job Raise in a Recession

Posted: 30 May 2010 01:48 PM PDT

Getting a job raise during a recession is a lot like getting a raise any other time. You need to prove that you are worth much more than your company is paying you. There are certain things you should consider and prepare for before having a chat with your boss about an increase in pay.

Does your company have an annual review process? Most companies do, and they review all employees at the same time. The boss probably has a set amount that he can give out for raises, so you don't want to be an afterthought. Be sure to be noticed for the good things you are doing in the months leading up to the annual review so that you are already on the list of those getting a good raise.

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How To Get a Job Over the Competition

Posted: 30 May 2010 01:47 PM PDT

Applicants must take care to set themselves apart from their competition in any economy but this need becomes even more apparent in a poor one. When hundreds of people are applying to a much smaller job pool managers and others in charge of hiring are keen to notice applicants that stand out. Many persons in charge of hiring have some sort of a simple formula for weeding out applications. Relatively simple mistakes can cost the job seeker the coveted spot in the top of the pile versus being stuffed into the bottom rung or worse directly to the trash.

Step One

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How To Get a Job in Politics

Posted: 30 May 2010 01:45 PM PDT

Launching a career in politics may sound daunting, but if this is a goal you really want to achieve, here are some measures that may help you get your first job in this sector.

If you are a politics or public policy major, make sure you discuss with your adviser with internship opportunities. University of Pittsburgh, for example, provides its undergraduate students a chance to intern at the Institute of Politics. Through this internship, students will be placed with an elected local official to observe and learn the inner workings of politics. With a hands-on experience like this, graduates will have a much better chance getting employment in the political sector.

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How To Get a Written Credit Report

Posted: 30 May 2010 01:44 PM PDT

Understanding your credit report is among the top things individuals should learn how to accomplish. Requesting a copy of your written credit report is quite simple to do. There are three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. All three of these companies can be written individually in order to obtain a copy of an individual's credit report.

Those wishing to receive a copy of their report should research the addresses of the companies. Most of the addresses can be found on line. For individuals who have been denied credit within the last 30 days they may have a denial letter still around, which will provide the name and address of the company they based their decision upon. This recent denial of credit can also be the key to getting a free credit report.

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How To Get a Good Job in a Bad Job Market

Posted: 30 May 2010 01:42 PM PDT

Today's workers are faced with challenges that even economic experts did not foresee less than a decade ago. Faced with survival in a dismal economy, many companies, even ones in once called recession proof industries, have undergone dramatic reductions in workforce, driving skilled and experienced workers into the unemployment line, or into lesser paying positions. Unfortunately, many once well paid executives, professionals and trades people alike, have decided that the best action to take is to simply to wait until times improve. The fact of the matter is, people are being hired for good jobs every day, in spite of the bad job market. The following are a few tips for landing on your feet when times get tough.

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How To Get a Low-Cost Haircut

Posted: 30 May 2010 01:41 PM PDT

A new haircut can not only drastically change your appearance, but it can also lift your spirits and raise your self-esteem in a matter of minutes. With so many establishments to choose from, it can be difficult to find a place that not only suits your needs, but your budget as well. At a private salon, haircuts can cost up to $50 for the same cut you can get at a chain salon, though even chains can charge up to $20 for a simple cut. Whether you or someone in your family is in need of a haircut, there are a few options for keeping the costs down.

Training

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How To Get a Loan Without Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:24 AM PDT

Private mortgage insurance is the dagger through the heart when applying for a home loan. It's an extra fee tacked on to your mortgage via a private mortgage insurer as a protective device for the lender. However, there are some clever ways to avoid it. The teacher has some answers coming up, so stay tuned.

Aside from the usual insurance required on a loan: principal, interest, taxes, insurance, if a borrower does not meet a lenders down payment requirements or is a borderline risky borrower, PMI - private mortgage insurance will be required which is additional protection for the lender just in case you-know-what happens. In other words: trust everyone, but cut the cards. PMI usually rears its ugly head when a borrower does not have adequate funds for a 20 percent down payment on the loan. An 80 percent loan-to-value lets the lender sleep better at night without medication.

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How To Get a Good Tan

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:23 AM PDT

It's nearly summer, and you want a golden glow. How can you get a good tan? You have options. You can:

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How To Get a Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:22 AM PDT

Credit card debt is something that millions of Americas have. Through endless attempts, they have not be able to catch up on their debt or keep up with it in order to get ahead. Several consolidation companies now exist that will take your unpaid debts and turn them all into one large debt. This will show up on your credit as working with a consolidation program, however this is better than having a lot of unpaid debts on your credit.

First, you must gather all of your credit card statements and all up the total. Find the exact total in order to tell the loan representative the specific amount you are looking for. Once all of your debts have been added, contact a loan agency to establish what kind of loan would be best for you. Take recommendations for companies from friends or family, or contact your bank in order to see what they have to offer.

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How To Get a First Date with a Professional Female

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:21 AM PDT

Oh, being a single guy looking for some companionship, or even just a date. Do you know what kind of person you are looking for? There is the "party" girl, the one who is just looking to have a good time and to heck with the consequences. There is the "punk", or nowadays, the "gothic" girl, who, well, who knows? And there is the professional female, the one with a successful career, the one who may look like putting the job first and social life second. You may like the latter. How do you approach that kind of person? How do you get a first date with a professional female?

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How To Get Loan Modification from Your Lender or Servicer

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:20 AM PDT

Several of the country's major lenders have been charged with trying to get their sub prime loans into a more stable condition than is presently the case. The Federal government has offered them a cash incentive for each loan they can re-write and bring within Federal guidelines.

Some lenders are going one step further and are offering a loan modification to some of their customers who need assistance but do not met Federal guidelines. The Federal government is giving these lenders cash incentive to complete as many loan modifications as they can.

So, if you are having difficulty maintaining your current mortgage payment, this may be a good time to call your mortgage company to see if you can qualify for a loan modification from the lender or the servicer. Although the lenders do have some differing ways of attacking the loan modification concept, the process is pretty much the same for everyone when it is all said and done.

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How To Gain Confidence at Seducing Women

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:06 AM PDT

Men, do you need to learn how to gain confidence at seducing women? Of course all men need a little help in that department. Okay maybe that was a bit overboard, but in any case men love to seduce women. Trust when I say women love to be seduced. What woman wouldn't? Here are a few tips to help you get started on the right path to the perfect seduction that women love.

Seducing women can sometimes make men feel threatened. This should not be the case. First build your level of confidence up by taking a long look at yourself. Ask yourself, would a woman want to date me and why or why not? From there if you find in faults in yourself, fix them.

Women are not turned on by men who dress in crude clothing. Women like a well dressed man. With that being said. Go out and buy yourself a couple new outfits. It does not have to be suit and tie, just something simple and cool looking. This is one of the first things women look for if a man is trying to seduce her.

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How To Furnish a Barbie House

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:02 AM PDT

Every little girl dreams of having her very own Barbie dollhouse to play with. However, some parents may be reluctant to spend lots of money on the miniature furniture or may be unsure of how to shop for the accessories needed to complete the Barbie dollhouse. Finding the right furniture for your little girl's dollhouse does not have to be difficult or expensive. It can even be handmade from items you have around the house.

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How To Get a Library of Congress Reader Identification Card

Posted: 30 May 2010 11:01 AM PDT

The Library of Congress is an excellent source of information for researching for a book, gathering historical facts, or just a fun project. It was initially built for the use of Congress to use for research, it is also the largest library in the world. Housing millions of books, photos, recordings, manuscripts and maps.The Library adds 10,000 new pieces daily and 12 of its 22 huge rooms of materials are open as long as you have the proper identification card. We will walk through the steps of obtaining your Library of Congress reader identification card so you can be fully prepared for your visit.

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How To Get a Computer Processor Speed Higher

Posted: 30 May 2010 10:59 AM PDT

The CPU of a computer is primary to its ability to function at a rate that you need it to. It is a factor that helps it runs at a certain speed, and nobody likes to have their computer run slowly. That is one of the turn-offs of computers, their ability to run slowly. Computers need a certain amount of memory to run quickly, and the type of memory, RAM, is the determiner for the computer's processor to function slowly or quickly. If your computer is not up to speed, and performing its functions slowly, you do have the ability to get your computer processor speed higher. You do not need to take your computer to the tech shop to do this, and, by the way, you will save some money.

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Couch Potato Rollercoaster

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Couch Potato Rollercoaster

Posted: 30 May 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Win at Scrabble (The Dirty Way)

Posted: 30 May 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Win at Scrabble (The Dirty Way) The secret to kicking ass at Scrabble? Playing super down and dirty.

Mehal Shah gives us the entire lowdown in the video below. Thanks to WonderHowTo World, Scrabble World, for the find:

"Shah runs through some clean and some dirty ways to play, like playing defensively, closing off the board, dealing with bingos, bingo mistakes, controlling triple word tiles, using your vocabulary, getting chao ...more

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Careful, Don't Fall Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted: 29 May 2010 09:00 AM PDT

Careful, Don't Fall Down the Rabbit Hole When two houses were scheduled for demolition, artists Dan Havel and Dean Ruck of Art League Houston decided to take advantage of the situation and create the super trippy Tunnel House.

Incredible, the crazy vortex structure was constructed two houses deep! (Unfortunately, the installation has since been demolished.)

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