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Cash-strapped parents warned not to cut vital protection cover as household budgets feel the pinch

2012-01-26T19:01:00.000Z

Parents look to make whatever savings they can as cost of raising child rises 3.3%
Cash-strapped parents are being warned that cutting back on the amount they spend on vital protection cover may help household budgets in the short-term but could have “catastrophic” implications overall.
Research published this week shows that the rising cost of childcare, education and food means that the overall cost of raising a child has increased 3.3% in a year. As a result, over three-quarters of parents are making cutbacks to the family budget, while two in five parents have reduced the amount they regularly save.
The rising costs are thought to be behind the fact that only a third (32%) of parents have life cover in place.
The annual Cost a Child Report from protection and retirement specialist LV= shows the cost of raising a child from birth to their 21 birthday now totals a record £218,024. This equates to £10,382 a year, £865 a month or £28.44 a day.
The survey of more than 2,000 parents suggests that while costs of childcare and education have gone up, some expenditure has decreased since last year as three-quarters of parents (76%) look at ways to cut back, with spending on hobbies and toys down 5%.
Mark Jones, head of protection at LV=, said that while many parents are seeking out “savvy” ways to ensure they can still afford their children’s higher education prospects, with tuition fees increasing this year he expects to see more parents making “significant” cut backs across the family budget to accommodate this.
But he said that with mounting financial pressures, many families are reducing the amount of savings and protection they have in place. Two in five (43%) parents trying to decrease their spending have cut back on saving and reduced the amount they are putting away. A further 22% have cancelled or reviewed their insurance policies to try and save money.
Jones said that when considering ways to ease the family budget it is important that parents keep in mind the long-term picture.
“Cancelling life cover or income protection, for instance, as a short-term measure to save money can have catastrophic implications if either parent were unable to work or weren’t around in the future,” he said.

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Protection timebomb ticking as consumers spend all of their salary or more

2012-01-17T18:23:00.000Z

Cash-strapped individuals urged to cut back on 'here and now' spending
Cash-strapped consumers could be in much worse financial shape if they keep spending on the here and now and fail to provide an adequate money safety net should the worst happen and they fall seriously ill, it has been claimed.
Protection provider Bright Grey said that research which shows that a third of British adults have nothing left from their monthly salary or are in debt underlines individuals’ financial vulnerability in the face of sickness or illness.
The provider’s Financial Safety report suggests that one in three (33%) of adults spend more than their salary or just about manage to break even each month. Over 11 million British adults (23%) just about match their outgoings to their net monthly salary, with nothing leftover at the end of the month. Some 4.9 million (10%) spend more than their salary on a regular basis.
Last year research carried out by Swiss Re suggested that consumers are more aware of their lack of financial protection but remain more focused on reducing their levels of debt than ensuring they have adequate levels of protection in place.
Swiss Re’s study argued that the economic downturn has resulted in a shift in consumer awareness towards the need for greater self-reliance and financial protection. However, consumers are delivering an "austere self-assessment of their financial exposures", Swiss Re said, resulting in a "never-ending circle of uncertainty".
While Swiss Re’s research suggests that affordability is a "fundamental" barrier to consumers taking out life insurance, Bright Grey’s research suggests that consumers spend an average of just £30 per month on protection cover out of an average monthly spend of £1,315. Bright Grey said in comparison, consumers spend £56 on telephone bills and £232 on supermarket and other forms of shopping.
Roger Edwards, proposition director at Bright Grey, said it is a “false economy” to believe that just spending on the here and now is going to keep Britons “in good stead”.
“By cutting back slightly on some of their outgoings, most adults should be able to find a small amount of money to help provide the ‘financial safety net’ they may need in an emergency situation,” Edwards said.
Individuals’ potential financial vulnerability was also revealed last year when a survey for CLIC Sargent, the children's charity, said that the unexpected costs of travel, childcare, food and accommodation while their child has treatment for cancer means that 66% of parents have to turn to borrowing to make ends meet.
CLIC Sargent’s research showed that three in five (58%) parents of children with cancer said they had to reduce the number of hours they worked, while a small but significant number (6%) said they had turned to high interest, short-term payday loans to cope with the additional costs.

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Employee absence soars following introduction of fit note - FirstCare

2012-01-04T18:28:00.000Z

GPs 'stuck in old habits', absence management specialist claims
Employee time off work may have doubled since the introduction of the fit note, the replacement system for the traditional sick note introduced in 2010, according to the UK's largest absence management specialist.
A study carried out by FirstCare suggests that workers who went to their GP for a fit note were absent from work for 48 days on average, compared to 20 days for those who did not apply for one.
FirstCare said it has carried out an analysis of 22,086 employee records which found that the majority of GPs continue to sign off employees sick for lengthy periods of time. The fit note had been introduced in order to enable doctors to say what an employee is well enough to perform, as opposed to simply saying whether they can be at work or not at all.
James Arquette, a director at FirstCare, said the system "causes employees to be off work for longer without reducing the likelihood of repeated absence".
FirstCare’s analysis chimes with findings from a survey carried out last year by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and Simplyhealth which suggested that just 11% of business said the fit note had cut absence. The CIPD/Simplyhealth survey of 592 organisations also found that just under a third (31%) agreed that the fit note helps line managers to manage absence more effectively.

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Childhood cancer forces two thirds of families into debt, charity warns

2011-12-06T17:31:00.000Z

Parents turn to borrowing as unexpected costs and time off work take their toll
Parents of children with cancer are struggling to cope financially, with many families falling into debt, a charity warns today.
A survey for CLIC Sargent, the children's charity, said that the unexpected costs of travel, childcare, food and accommodation while their child has treatment means that 66% of parents have to turn to borrowing to make ends meet.
Three in four (76%) parents say that in addition to the emotional burden they face, their child's illness has resulted in a "major impact" on their family finances.
Parents and young people told the charity that they spent on average £367 and £277 respectively on cancer-related expenses every month, and with treatment lasting up to three years, the bills soon mounted up.
Three in five (58%) respondents to the survey said they had to reduce the number of hours they worked. A small but significant number (6%) of parents surveyed said they had turned to high interest, short-term payday loans to cope with the additional costs.
CLIC Sargent sought the views of 335 young people with cancer and parents or carers of children with cancer for its report Counting the Costs of Cancer.

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Absence 'increases workplace stress'

2011-11-23T14:14:00.001Z

Bupa survey highlights impact on employees left 'holding the fort'
HR managers have told Bupa that staff absenteeism is putting extra stress on employees who are left to "hold the fort".
More than half (51%) of 100 HR managers surveyed by the insurer said that employee absenteeism increases workplace stress, with colleagues having to pick up the extra workload and take on extra overtime.
Just under half (44%) of all respondents said that (excluding private health insurance) their company does not have a workplace health programme such as absence case management in place for all employees.
A third (31%) reported a lack of awareness about what schemes are available while 22% said they were uncertain about where to focus resources to improve health within the organisation.
A quarter of respondents were unaware of the independent sickness absence review published yesterday, when surveyed earlier this month.
Commenting on the findings, Alex Perry, director of healthcare provisioning, Bupa said: "While while many companies know that there are potential benefits to investing in workplace health, one of the biggest barriers for employers is understanding how and where to invest in order to receive the most benefit."
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's annual absence management survey shows that fewer than a third (30%) of employers evaluate the impact of their well-being spend, although this is an increase on 17% in the 2010 survey. Organisations that evaluate their well-being spend are twice as likely to have increased their spend this year.

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£5 the most consumers will pay for Income Protection

2011-11-07T18:00:00.001Z

Most have not experienced long-term sickness absence
Most people would not pay more than £5 a week for income protection (IP), suggests a new survey from the Association of British Insurers.
This month, the organisation's quarterly consumer survey focuses on absence from work and access to rehabilitation. The findings highlight the challenges facing the protection industry in a country where just 11% of the workforce is currently covered by IP.
While 89% of survey respondents said they would pay less than £5 a week for IP, 29% said they would not be prepared to pay anything at all.
This finding may be linked to the fact that most people have not experienced long-term sickness absence. Of the 1,658 people surveyed (all working at least eight hours a week), 82% had never been absent from work for more than three months as a result of sickness or injury. Fifteen per cent had been, or currently are, absent for this period of time, most of whom (77%) have received NHS treatment.
According to IP provider Unum, 11% of people have taken more than six months off work through illness or injury. Its Backup Plan consumer education campaign is alerting people to this fact, and warning that most employers will not pay absent employees beyond the statutory sick pay timeframe of 28 weeks. Forty per cent of ABI respondents thought that they would receive pay for six months or more if absent through sickness, whilst 26% were unsure.
The ABI survey suggests that employees who believe their employer is less generous with sick pay are more willing to pay more for IP, as are those earning higher salaries. Among those earning more than £40,000 a year, 31% were willing to pay over £5 a week for IP, compared to just 7% of those earning less than £20,000 a year.
Consumers may be able to purchase IP for £5 a week, if they accept a long deferral period.

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Stress a top cause of long-term absence

2011-11-04T18:13:00.000Z

Problem is worse in the public sector
Further evidence has emerged that stress is a leading cause of long-term absence in UK workplaces.
Interviews with 500 employers commissioned by Group Risk Development (GRiD) found that almost one in six (15%) cited stress-related mental ill-health as the most common cause of long-term absence (defined as absence lasting longer than four weeks).
However, home and families issues are more commonly cited, by 20% of employers.
Research conducted by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) earlier this year put stress at the top of a table of causes of long-term absence, for the first time in the organisation’s 12 years of polling employers.
Both the CIPD and GRiD have found that the problem of stress is worse in the public sector. GRiD found that 27% of public sector employers citing it as their main cause of absence compared with 13% in the private sector..
Katharine Moxham, spokesperson for GRiD, said: “Stress is often overlooked as a cause of long-term absence from work, compared to acute medical conditions such as heart attack or cancer. These figures prove just how big a problem absence through stress is for employers, and provide a timely reminder for businesses to take action over what is often a preventable condition.
“In times of increased economic pressure it is important for employers to consider firstly the wellbeing of their employees and what wider implications are suggested by high levels of stress or other mental illness, and secondly what provisions they have in place to ensure both the employee and the employer are adequately protected in case of long-term absence.”
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Cancer patients 'anxious about money'

2011-10-24T18:51:00.000+01:00

Patients using savings and borrowing to cope with financial impact of cancer
Cancer patients are struggling to make ends meet, suggests a new survey from Macmillan Cancer Support.
The charity's poll of 1,495 cancer patients found that more than two thirds (70%) had been affected financially by their diagnosis, through lost income and rising costs such as those incurred by travelling to hospital.
One in six (17%) of those financially affected said they had had to reduce spending on everyday items such as food, while 7% are scared of losing their home. Nearly a third (29%) of those financially affected have spent all or some of their savings, and nearly one in ten (9%) have borrowed money to cover the additional costs of cancer.
In total, more than two fifths (43%) are anxious as a result of their financial situation.
Macmillan is warning that the financial prospects of cancer patients may be worse under Government reforms. The Welfare Reform Bill, currently being scrutinised in the House of Lords, includes a proposal to limit the payment of employment support allowance (ESA) to one year, for those claimants allocated to the work-related activity group under work capability assessments. After 12 months these claimants will be means-tested and a claimant whose partner works more than 24 hours or earns £149 a week will lose all of their benefit. The charity argues that many people living with cancer will need longer than 12 months in order to return to work.
Under another proposal, cancer patients needing immediate financial help to cover extra costs following their diagnosis will have to wait six months instead of three to get the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Ciarán Devane, chief executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: "Cancer is an expensive disease to live with, but this research shows just how close to the breadline many cancer patients really are. While we understand the benefits system is in need of reform, certain changes in the Welfare Reform Bill could have catastrophic effects on many families who are already struggling. We know many Lords oppose these proposals and hope they support cancer patients as the Bill makes its way through Parliament."
Last year income protection provider Unum reported that claims from employees with cancer were up 44% over the course of the decade, resulting in a growing demand for tailored rehabilitation services. Cancer accounted for 19% of claims in 2009 and two-thirds of these claimants referred after more than six months of absence eventually returned to work.
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Beyond The Twelve-Ounce Curl Book Release Announcement

2011-10-19T13:51:00.001+01:00

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Simple Methods To Look For A Compact Bathtub

2011-10-19T13:04:00.001+01:00

For many of us, the bathroom is our sanctuary. It's a great place to unwind and enjoy some quiet time. Many people like to end their day with a relaxing bath. Even if your bathroom is minuscule in size, it's still possible that bathroom remodeling may be able to fit inside it.

Due to some advancements in the architecture of them, there are more ways than ever before to make sure that a bath can fit within the confines of a small bathroom. You might think that only rectangular ones exist, but there are many round ones out there as well.

Let's say that you're in the midst of a remodeling job, or even constructing a new space altogether. Make sure that you carve out a space for a bathtub that lets you fit it in as you'd like to.

If this all seems overwhelming and you don't know how to make a choice, you're not alone. Many people simply prefer to put it in the hands of someone else better equipped to make such decisions. Thankfully, there are interior designers, architects, and bathroom experts out there to help out.

Installation can be really fast when it's handled by someone competent and reliable. In many cases, you can have your small bathtub set up and working in a day or less. Imagine how quickly the entire room could change for the better. Doesn't that sound appealing to you?

While you've probably thought a lot about size, shape, and the overall look and feel of the type of tub you want, there's a more important thing that can't be overlooked. Make sure that your bathtub is safe.

Safety features like handles are an absolute must, especially if older people will be using the bathtub. The floor of the tub should also be a safe one that doesn't cause you to lose your treading.

With all of this information having been communicated to you, the ball is in your court from here. Go out and find something that you can truly enjoy.

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2011-10-19T12:50:00.001+01:00

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Acquire the Comforters and Bedspreads for a Package of Relaxation and Decorations

2011-10-19T12:39:00.001+01:00

One of many main chores in arranging a bedroom is the selection of some kind of comforters and bedspreads. This regularly leads to one question that seems to pop up from time to time. Together comforters and bedspreads options lock up their benefits also disadvantages. This hustles it necessary to decide exactly what you want from the options available before you can most likely invent the best choice. Right here are a few thoughts that can certainly help you conclude which choice would probably better compliment your bedroom by deciding on comforters and bedspreads.

In terms of warmth, a comforter is a clear winner over most bedspreads. The thicker texture of the comforter obtains it practical to put to use fewer blankets on your bed. Most comforters are filled with material that is additionally fairly lightweight in nature. As a result, a comforter does definitely not weigh down on anyone sleeping in the bed, a point that may perhaps be significant if the individual gives satisfaction not like the feeling of heavy covering.

Comforters as well offer a benefit when it runs to rating the bed in the morning. Because comforter sets normally stretch with pillow shams and a dust ruffle, all it takes to move the bed is to straighten the comforter also toss the pillows into place. For people today who need busy lives along with little occasion to devote to routine household tasks, the comforter is a gigantic way to leave the bedroom neat also tidy without investing a lot of occasion.

A comforter is in addition likely to fit into more contemporary accommodation designs than a bedspread. Commonly, the fluffy texture of a comforter adds a touch of softness to contemporary lodging designs where there are varied angles also furnishings that might probably be more simplistic in design. The texture of the comforter revives to ease the severity of the lines around the space and help the lodging to get a load of more requesting and attractive.

While bed comforters provide more heat and comfort, there are several decent reasons to try a bedspread. One sustains to do with the practical matter of upkeep. Innumerable types of spreads can absolutely be laundered in the home washing machine, then dried out in the dryer or hung on a clothesline outside. By contrast, populous people today take comforters to professional laundries or cleaners, a task that takes time as well as cash. The ease of maintenance attains the bedspread a more practical choice for beds assigned to children, but in the end comforters and bedspreads will improve the look of your rooms.

There is likewise the situation of final cost for comforters and bedspreads. While it is conceivable to shop for inexpensive comforters and bedspreads sets, you really should consider that a good level of quality bedspread suffices never mostly cost as much as a good quality comforter. This may well be a crucial point if the bedroom decorating is being done on a tight budget. Since both equally comforters and bedspreads sets sum to in all sorts of patterns and colors. It is feasible to discover an affordable bedspread that's interesting as well as inexpensive.

In several redecorating systems, the bedspread comes out as the distinct winner. This is typically the situation when the lodging is decorated putting into action period furniture. For case in point, lodgings that feature an iron bed from the early twentieth century should look more during apartment with a bedspread than a comforter set. The spread is equally a better choice if the concept is to build a minimalist feel to the space. This is due to bedspreads are usually flat or feature only a reduced amount of features to add texture; it protects the lines of the accommodation without imposing angles that may likely clash with the general look along with sense of the space.

For quite a few people today, the selection of comforters and bedspreads has very little to do with the dcor of the space, or practical matters such as warmth or cleanliness. Sometimes, the alternative of comforters and bedspreads is driven by nothing more than the very own likes of the individual. People who grew up in places where comforters were routinely put to use on the beds tend to think in terms of comforter sets when selecting their own bedding. With the same occasion, consumers who were raised in apartments where bedspreads were the norm usually gawk to what is familiar when commencing to go shopping for their own comforters and bedspreads.

With this in mind, look at comforters and bedspreads that you want to catch on to from your choice of bedding. Do you love the feel of a comforter? Perhaps you are the practical type who prefers to toss the bedding into the washer rather than take it to the cleaners. By examining your own desires for the space, it can surely be fairly easy to determine which type comforters and bedspreads brings you the most satisfaction. Both the bedspread also comforter are each gigantic choices but it mostly sums to down to aesthetics or the amount of warmth needed.

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Pros of Having a Stainless Steel Refrigerator

2011-10-19T12:32:00.001+01:00

Many people either wish to have a stainless steel refrigerator, or are happy that they already possess one. If you are considering buying one, you should know the main perks of this kind of appliance. Then you can start researching the best one for you based on the additions you need.

One of the most obvious pros of a stainless steel refrigerator is that it is somewhat stylish, which makes it desirable to many homeowners. It usually looks good in any kitchen, particularly when it is kept clean and shiny. You will especially like this fridge if you have modern decor, as this would match it very well. It looks especially good when other appliances match it, such as the microwave and oven, so keep this in mind when browsing.

Since the stainless steel refrigerator is so popular, there are many kinds available, and more are always coming out. This means that the latest styles are always available in this shade. For example, most of the French door bottom freezer types are sold in stainless steel so that you can easily find one that will look nice in your kitchen. Of course, you can also usually find a mini fridge or side-by-side stainless steel refrigerator, which means that you typically have many options.

Most industrial kitchens feature stainless steel appliances in them, which means that your kitchen can look similar with this kind of appliance. The main reason for this is that this material is known for being very durable, which is why it is typically a little more expensive than other types.

While most gourmet chefs prefer this look over other colors, you do not have to be excellent at cooking to like this style. Of course, having a stainless steel refrigerator in your home may lead guests to assume that you spend lots of time cooking, even if you do not, which could be considered a benefit for homeowners who wish they were superior chefs.

No matter your reasoning for buying a stainless steel refrigerator, rest assured that there are tons of reasons to purchase one. Whether you are a great cook who spends lots of time in the kitchen, or just want to look like one, you will be pleased with this style. Even if you just like the shine that this appliance lends your kitchen, you will probably be happy with your purchase of a stainless steel refrigerator.

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Operates Great - Air Conditioner Room Size Review

2011-10-19T10:05:00.001+01:00

You are able to faintly listen to the compressor working in the background but that's expected unlike cheap air conditioning units. It's compact, peaceful, powerful, and effective. Like that its not too noisy.

Tidbit- I moved to Phoenix about Two-and-a-half decades ago from Minneapolis region where cold in the winter months was more the issue- even though 88 degree with high humidity feels about as bad as 110 dry heat (like 5% humidity) in Phoenix.

Because of the late summer season (still 100 degree) temperatures local suppliers did not have suitable air conditioner room size replacement models and GE was without parts readily available for the failed unit.

It takes about thirty mins to cool an entire room. Not really a chance that, that is going to occur. Then, it sounds like someone within the room rocking on an old rocking chair. So typically we're a little cooler during the day.

I determined if this was the fan for me using their air conditioner size calculator. Hope this can help! The "lip" on top of the fan housing retains it into the window body with the window pulled down on surface of it completely.

After I saw the description of the Ozeri fan, the way it spoke of the "whisper quiet" operation, I believed for price, I would try it. I got myself this a/c last week for cooling off our family room which is roughly the specified air conditioner room size. This is a superb little machine that even an old lady can run! They blew cold air however it got cooler but did not freeze me out. I quickly went onto amazon and do some research on the variety of items that are available. I didn't drill any holes within our master bedroom window and the compact air conditioner sits all right.

Some reviewers complain the blue light it emits is simply too intense,which was when I had it on low. Overall excellent product: tempted to have more for additional rooms that match the air conditioner room size.

I envision this is where many people will put these. My new kitten and I thank Amazon for getting us through the heat, for a fantastic purchase, fantastic price and delivery RIGHT ON TIME AS USUAL! This is a great fan. I was getting the 6K BTU design with the digital controls, however, I figured I would get something super inexpensive and when it failed I could use it like a single space cooler. The remote is definitely an added convinience, I'm able to change speeds, direction of airflow, or just power it down without climbing any stairs.

Running it's very easy to use although I've not attempted to make use of the 'timer' function. I purchased this last year for my basement. Wish I'd made the purchase years back. I would suggest it to anyone considering a transportable A/C.

I had bought years earlier...so when I first received this air conditioning I thought is this going to be the right air conditioner room size. I enjoy the ability to alter the air flow path just like a home air conditioning systems.

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Wedding Cake Businesses-A Profitable Source of Income

2011-10-19T08:10:00.001+01:00

Can you even imagine a wedding without any cake? This occurrence can be likened to bread with no butter, or cookies without milk. A wedding is simply not complete without the bride and the groom approaching the layered cake and together, using an ornate, ribboned knife, cut the cake that is a symbol of prosperity and wealth in the marriage. The actual act of slicing the cake is also symbolic, where it implies that the groom and the bride vows to share everything in their life and that they are starting their wedding with something sweet and will work hard to keep it that way. After the first bite, confetti will be showered, rice will be thrown, wine will be sipped and glasses will be clanged to signal a kiss. The remainder of the cake will then be cut and distributed to the guests, symbolizing that they are sharing in the prosperity of the couple. Now can you even imagine a wedding without this part of the reception ceremony? Not quite.

A grand wedding is every girl’s dream. It may be just a single day, but a lot of people are willing to splurge on it. It is that important to soon to be married couples. So it is only right that the bride and groom get nothing less than perfection during their wedding day. In fact, the cake is one of the first things that get planned, along with the dress, the tux and the flowers. It is an integral part of a bride’s special day, so it gets a lot of attention, and they are willing to make the cake extra super special and pay the price for it. This is the reason why wedding cake businesses flourish. They give the bride and the groom what they want to make their wedding extra special, and in turn, they get the client, the income and the reputation. No wonder they make so much money.

Businesses that revolve around wedding planning always work. In the case of wedding cakes, the more diverse your repertoire is the better. If you have good people working for you as decorators, then you can follow the whims and the wants of the clients and gain their loyalty. You can also suggest decorations and cake types to them. You also have to be in the trend. Today, soft icing cakes are a thing of the past. What is in right now are fondant cakes that are completely customizable to fit the wants of the couple. The fondant icing, because of its texture, can be transformed into more elaborate flowers and other designed like seashells or beads. If you also offer more creative cakes like those that utilize crystals and semi-precious stones as decorations, then you will definitely earn a lot. The key really is imagination and good marketing and you will have a good wedding cake business. In an industry that puts a premium on artistry and uniqueness, you can hold your own by being just that—unique and creative.

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White Widow ( new grow ) week 4 flowering

2011-10-19T07:51:00.001+01:00

White Widow ( new grow ) week 4 flowering
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Say Know to Diets

2011-10-19T03:02:00.001+01:00

www.hrmvideo.com Many teens feel pressure to lose weight, often resorting to diets that don't work and may even be dangerous. Program exposes myths promoted by commercial diet plans and why their advertising claims are false or misleading. Viewers meet an anorexic teen who reveals how images of pencil-thin models and actresses in the media affected her self-image, prompting her to try a series of unhealthy diets. A registered dietician demonstrates the importance of good nutrition, emphasizing healthy weight-loss strategies incorporating moderate portions of nutritious food combined with daily physical activity. Program concludes with teens of different body types emphasizing how a healthy body is more important than the unattainable 'perfect' body often represented in the media.
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THE WORLDS STRONGEST RAW VEGAN ATHLETE

2011-10-18T21:51:00.001+01:00

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Older women 'underestimate breast cancer risk'

2011-10-18T17:49:00.000+01:00

Risk rises from one in 2,000 at 29 to one in 13 at 69
Elderly women are unaware that they are more at risk of developing breast cancer than younger women, according to a new survey.
Charity Breast Cancer campaign surveyed almost 500 women aged over 70 and found that less than 2% knew that their age group was at the greatest risk of the disease. They mistakenly believed that women aged 40-49 or 50-59 are at most at risk of breast cancer, which causes 12,000 deaths every year.
Increasing age is the biggest risk factor for breast cancer but the research also shows that women aged over 70 are less likely to check their breasts and to attend routine breast screening appointments than younger women. A separate poll of 520 women aged over 70, also conducted by Breast Cancer Campaign, found that only half (53%) were aware that they are not invited but are entitled to request an NHS routine screening appointment, with only 14% attending screening since turning 71.
Baroness Delyth Morgan, chief executive of Breast Cancer Campaign, said: "We read daily about different risk factors for breast cancer including alcohol and weight. While these are important, age is the most significant risk factor of all and yet women, including those most likely to be affected, remain in the dark about this."
A third of all breast cancer diagnoses in the UK occur in women aged 70 and over and 81% occur in women aged 50 and over. While the risk of developing breast cancer is just one in 2,000 at the age of 29 it rises to one in 13 by the age of 69 and the lifetime risk is one in eight.
Around half of all deaths from breast cancer every year are in women aged 70 and over. Research has also shown that older women are less likely to receive surgery after diagnosis with breast cancer.

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Visalus Fitness Promo

2011-10-18T16:50:00.001+01:00

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Tips On Understanding The Best Street Fighting Techniques Via Instructional DVDs

2011-10-18T12:28:00.001+01:00

All of us were coached as kids that fighting with someone wouldn't clear up any issues. However in the unsafe community that we live in these days, at times fighting off an attack is the only way to remain safe.

The best street fighting techniques involve those that would require minimum effort however make great results. These strategies, though, should be utilized only in self-defense and never to intimidate or hurt an innocent man or woman.

Street fighting DVDs will help the common civilian study the ideal street fighting techniques to utilize in any scenario. Generally, it is whenever we least assume it that danger happens. The defensive maneuvers in these DVDs can help any individual to be prepared for just about any situation.

There are formal classes available for various sorts of fighting however a working citizen wouldn't possess the time to complete these classes. So, self-defense videos is definitely the easier option if they wished to know some street fighting.

Talking about the time difficulties, even the greatest street fighting techniques is going to be ineffective if one can't comprehend them quickly. These videos would help even the most untrained person to grasp the material in a quick timeframe. Practice time is also reduced.

Improvisation of weapons is yet another one of the finest street fighting techniques around. No person walks around with a specialized tool inside their pockets so it is advisable to know just how to use your surroundings to your benefit. Plus, anything that you can utilize versus your attacker can give you a huge advantage.

Street fighting videos are also ideal for girls that live on their own or who travel a lot. Besides women, college teens which live away from home can also take advantage of these DVDs.

Knowing the best way to fight in a high-stress situation can mean the difference between life and death. It is better to be prepared and learn how to protect yourself from attacks that may come your way.

Sasha D Urech has been training people how to operate self defense devices to protect themselves for many years now. There are many options, like stun guns, pepper sprays and personal alarms. He offers full support and instruction on how to operate the products.

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For People Who Suffer From Depression The Depression Free Method Could Help

2011-10-18T12:15:00.001+01:00

Depression is something which effects millions of individuals around the world of course, if you're one of the unfortunate individuals who have this, you are aware how difficult it can be to live with depression. One thing you will recognize is that most folks believe that their only option is to get medication from their doctors. Obviously you may possibly in addition discover that the medications like anti-depressants aren't always a thing that can help everybody that uses them, and do not forget about the side effects. The "Depression Free Method" is something which can help as well as the program we're going to be looking at here.

Low serotonin levels are the things that result in depression and this isn't in fact a medical condition,nevertheless left untreated can end up getting worse. You'll additionally discover that when it comes to the medication that is prescribed, it will only wind up treating the symptoms of your depression instead of the cause of your depression. One more thing that I want to point out would be that the medications that treat your depression can in addition wind up causing many other health problems for you. Which is the reason why so many men and women have been trying to find an alternative solution to deal with their depression.

Dan Micheals will be the creator of this program and it came about with 10 years of clinical research. Dan realized that the traditional methods that contend with depression like medications and traditional therapy was not the best technique to contend with this issue. One more thing that Dan discovered is that in relation to depression it is actually caused by men and women and how they cope with and react to things in their lives. The best thing you're going to find out about this program is you are not going to need medication and that this is something which you can do at home.

When you have a look at their website you're also going to discover that there are plenty of success stories all over their website from men and women who have actually used this program. Insomnia Relief Methods and Homeopathic Remedies For Depression are actually two more free e-books you will wind up getting if you opt to order this program. For people who find that you do not have the time to read through the program you will additionally be given an audio presentation to listen to.

Something else that you are going to discover is that you are in addition going to get a full 60 day money back guarantee when you receive this program. This means that these folks need to prove to you that this program works or you can simply request a refund so that you do not have anything to lose. On account of the refund policy and the new approach of dealing with depression this is something which you need to try if you suffer from depression.

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No More Obstructions with the Efficient Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece as Seen on TV

2011-10-18T11:57:00.001+01:00

The sound you make during snoring is actually the smallest problem of those suffering from sleep apnea, from children to adults. Snoring or sleep apnea affects not only the person suffering from this condition, but also the family or partner that are disturbed by the annoying sound and are unable to get rest during the night. Thankfully, solutions can be found in plenty, but you should choose the easiest and cheapest way to go around this problem.

Well, the fastest way to find that out is to access anti-snoring reviews and customer testimonials that have dealt with the same problem and were able to find a good solution to cure the symptoms and prevent future problems. By conducting an online research, you will be able to find popular products that have proved their efficiency for many other people and help them lead normal lives.

When it comes to efficient, non-intrusive devices that proved their efficiency for many people suffering from sleep apnea, the VitalSleep mouthpiece is the most popular one. There are plenty of VitalSleep reviews you can find online, to convince yourself of this product's benefits and great features in helping you to get rid of snoring. Moreover, if you have only recently been diagnosed with this condition, you should try to find out more about non-surgical methods to cure your problem.

The sleep apnea mouthpiece as seen on TV can be acquired from online retailers at discounted prices. Needless to say, you will be paying less than $50 to solve this serious problem, when for a surgical intervention you are charged at least a few thousands, therefore the advantages are quite obvious. Moreover, you get your money back if, for some reason, you find the mouthpiece completely inefficient, so there's really no risk involved with purchasing this incredible device.

The sleep apnea mouthpiece is a very lightweight and discreet device, which makes it easy to wear at all times. You'll have no problems getting the rest you need and letting your partner sleep well at night, without having to hear those annoying sounds.

If you're suffering from snoring or sleep apnea, the best thing you can do to prevent future problems is to acquire the mouthpiece as soon as you are diagnosed. Even if it may seem not such a serious problem, it can get aggravated in time. Take appropriate measures in due time and you'll avoid future complications.

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There Are Many Differing Reasons to Buy Sun Hats For Women

There are several different reasons to buy sun hats for women. One of them is that ladies seem to burn a lot easier than men. They have more sensitive skin, and there are plenty of concerns these days with skin cancer. As there are such a lot of different sorts of sun hats on the current market, the options can be a little overpowering.

Selecting the correct sun hats for women is particularly vital, so here are a few pointers to help you purchase one that is correct for you. Naturally each woman has their own personal style, and while this is important to every person, there are some fundamental things you want to make certain your hat has. One of them is brim size. The brim of your hat is going to figure out actually how much of your head is protected against the sun. You want a hat that has a brim that is at least three inches wide, 6 is better. This is going to cover not just your head, but your neck and face also. Brim style is crucial also , and this really relies on where and when you're wearing your hat. While a floppy brim hat is going to provide more protection, since it dips down to cover delicate areas, having a brim in your face is going to dam you view when driving, or doing other activities like tennis, volleyball, and the like.

The subsequent important thing about sun hats for women is the materials the hat is made from. With all of the different kinds of materials available, straw, felt, cotton and other natural fibers, it is really important that your hat blocks out the sun, but also allows your head to breathe. The head is one of the places on the body where internal heat is released, and if your hat is made of a thick material, it simply isn't going to permit the heat from your body to be released, and this might end in overheating, and even heat exhaustion

UV protection is also something that is important when taking a look at sun hats for women. The bigger the UPF number, the better protection your hat provides. For an example, a hat that has got a protection of 50+ will block out nearly 100% of the damaging rays. If the hat you're looking at isn't marked, hold it to the light and see how much light the hat permits through.

Colour is sometimes a significant element when it comes to selecting sun hats for women. While each individual is different, if you are searching for a good sun hat, pick one which has lighter colours, because this may reflect the sun's beams, as well as keeping your much cooler than if you select darker colours. Again, your head releases heat, and a dark hat is going to soak up heat, making you really hotter.

There are several different outlets out there that sell sun hats for women. Going to one of your local clothes shops is a technique to buy them , but for the best prices as well as selection, logging on is your best option. It still is important to look around for the best costs, and there are several online corporations that offer acceptable prices but most vital is the quality of the hat. You do not need a hat that in only one or two weeks will look like something the dog dragged around as a toy. You may also want to make certain it stands up to being washed time after time as this is an item you may use frequently. Good looks and sturdiness are the key to getting the best sun hat for ladies.

Melissa Gotfredson is an avid traveler and out of doors girls. After losing her favorite sun hat to the washer she set out to create the ideal out of doors hat. Read what people have to say about the best sun hats for women at www.SportBuddy.com.

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Raw Food Health June Marie needs fashion advice help me yikes 020

2011-10-18T11:50:00.001+01:00

just have so many clothes I saved over the years trying to figure out what to save or give away.. Please help me as my closet needs emptying hehe.. If you have special clothing requests I'll do them. as long as it's pg rated hehe. The only thing is you'll have to buy the clothes if it's something I do not have already.June-Marie Liddy po box 102 painted post ny 14870 Please don't forget to eat raw organic fruit (focusing on the fruit) vegetables (especially dark leafy greens) nuts and seeds exercise is very needed and a natural form of exercise can be playing with your children or pets Please try to get two hours of natural exercise or two miles by walking or a light jog a day... Please add me here on youtube as a friend and sub me I sub back also I remain subbed as long as you do:) add me to facebook too if you'd like Junemarieliddy Please add my four channels on youtube... Marieclean1 marieclean3 junemarierawfood junemarieliddy

Weight Loss in a HURRY!

2011-10-18T09:50:00.001+01:00

Here you go :) leansecrets.com Be sure to download the free sheet above ^^^^^^. That's got all the details you're going to need to stay on track. Thanks for watching!! And a special thanks to the viewer who sent in this question.