Love 4 Life

The Weekend

2012-01-28T00:05:00.001-08:00

So the weekend is here and I don't know how to feel. I still miss him, this sucks.

Lady Bug Baby Items

2012-01-27T19:47:00.000-08:00

ladybug-parade-changing-pad-cover/ The ladybug parade changing pad by JoJo Designs is the perfect addition to your baby girl's bedroom decor. The adorable ladybugs peek over the edge of the design and offer a bright red color combined with a beautiful solid green and white background. The changing pad fits most standard pad sizes. ladybug-parade-curtains-set-of-2-panels/ Decorating your little one's room is fun and fanciful when you have the matching ladybug parade curtains in there. The curtains match perfectly to the other ladybug parade pieces and have the same cute ladybugs dancing across the front with the same green background and checkerboard black and white print through the center. ladybug-parade-lamp-shade/ Do not miss a detail in your baby girl's room and have all the matching pieces to the room set with this ladybug parade lamp shade by JoJo Designs. The shade is a light green with the ladybugs decorating the entire outside in a wonderful vibrant red. There is the very cute checkerboard pattern edging around the top and bottom too. ladybug-parade-laundry-hamper/ Everything in your little one's room can be matching, even the laundry hamper, when you go with the ladybug parade laundry hamper by JoJo Designs. The hamper is identical to all the other ladybug parade pieces, with the sage and white background, the cute black and white checkerboards, with the whimsical ladybugs peeking over the top of the edge. ladybug-parade-memory-board/ If you want to add every detail to your little girl's room, than do not forget the ladybug parade memory board by JoJo Designs in sage green and white ribbon criss crosses across the front. There are adorable black and white checkerboard buttons that adorn the front at the X marks too.

Lady Bug Baby Items 2

2012-01-27T19:46:00.000-08:00

Long Week

2012-01-26T16:08:00.001-08:00

This has been such a long week. With being sick and trying to do everything I am supposed to with the kids, myself and everyone else, I am exhausted. However, along with all that, I miss him too. I don't like not talking to him or not seeing him either. :-(This totally sucks!!! Wish he wasn't such a screw up all the time!

Women's Golf Shoes

2012-01-26T11:30:00.000-08:00

Women's golf shoes are no longer only the traditional style of gold shoes. There are so many more stylish and fashionable golf shoes available for women now to choose from. They come in range of colors, designs, patterns and styles to choose from. You can still get very traditional golf shoes of course, if that is what you are looking for. However, you also have the option of choosing unconventional shoes too that come in canvas materials, suede and more. There are also wing tip options, flats and even golf sandals now for women. There are also women's golf shoes that come in saddle style shoes, as well as many cuts that are perfect for women's feet and specifically made for the shape of a women's foot too. However, another great part of women's golf shoes is that there are plenty of women's golf apparel now too to go wit it. The outfits are no longer just standard or traditional outfits available, but there is a large selection of outfits and styles to choose from. You can pick outfits that are still very feminine and work while playing golf. The outfits come in a range of styles and choices and many may not even look like a golf outfit either. While at the same time, still giving you the comfort and support that is needed while playing. Women's golf shoes and apparel have come a long way from how they used to be, since there are so many more women now that play women's golf than ever before. It is no longer strictly a man's sport like it was at one time. Many more women are going out on the greens and playing and getting involved in competitive golf as well. It is no longer something that only men do on the weekends, but there are many women players too and the shoes and apparel have thankfully kept up with this. The women's apparel is very trendy even and looks great, it could practically be worn out like any other outfit. The women's golf shoes on the other hand are made to match these outfits, so that you feel comfortable no matter what you are doing while playing golf. Keep in mind too that the women's golf shoes are very colorful and even come with adornments on them as well. They can even be a little flashy and they look very much like regular shoes as well. They are so great looking, you may actually want to wear them even when you are not playing golf too. Also, though many golf shoes do still have spikes on the bottom of them, they are all not made of steel as they had always been before. They are also made of sturdy plastics too and other materials that are just as durable, but a lot lighter and easier to walk in too. So no matter what women's golf shoes you are looking for, there are plenty to choose from and many styles and choices as well.

Lady Bug Baby Items

2012-01-26T10:17:00.000-08:00

lady-bug-musical-mobile/ The ladybug musical mobile made by Migi, can add just the right touch to a little girl's room. The adorable lady bugs come in bright red, with dancing flowers hanging next to them. The ladybug pattern is so much fun, especially since there are so many other room pieces available that can easily be matched to it. lady-bug-window-valance/ The ladybug window valance made by Pam Grace Collections is the perfect added touch to your daughter's room. The valance can easily be matched to other pieces that have the same light pink and green colors in it. It is very adorable with the pink flowers and green leaves adorning it. ladybug-parade-3-piece-twin-sheet-set/ Having a 3 piece twin sheet set, such as this lady bug set made by JoJo Designs, can be the ideal choice to complete the entire bedding set and having it all put together for you. The ladybug sheet set matches so easily in the black and white pattern and can easily be combined with other pieces your daughter already has. ladybug-parade-3-piece-wall-hangings/ If you are looking for the perfect wall decor to match the ladybug sheet set you have, than look no further than the fun ladybug parade 3 piece wall hanging set by JoJo Designs. These have the same fabulous black and white pattern, with bright red ladybugs peeking over the edges. ladybug-parade-4-piece-queen-sheet-set/ Finding a matching 4 piece queen set is no problem with the ladybug parade 4 piece set by JoJo Designs that matches perfectly to the many other room decor and pieces that are available. The set comes with everything that is needed and is in black and white, with red trim to match.

The History of Geocaching

2012-01-26T10:09:00.001-08:00

Geochaching was first used by Matt Stum. He used it on the GPS Stash Hunt mailing list that was created in May 30, 2000. Cache actually means a hiding place for items and the other meaning is used in technology of a memory cache on a computer for storage. So, the meaning in this instance of using GPS coordinates to find a geocache is very appropriate. The term made perfect sense when it first began to be used and the two meanings fit well with how the activity worked of having a physical location and a virtual location too. GPS Stash Hunt was the most popular term that was used back in 2000. However, the term changed in September of 2000. Initially when geocaching began, it was usually experienced GPS users that were doing it. These people were already using GPS for outdoor activities, such as backpacking, hiking, boating or anything else. These people already knew how to use GPS and had a very firm grasp of the technology they were using. Typically, people who wanted to get involved in geocaching had a large learning curve to go through to learn how to use the devices and learn how to play as well. Also, the tools that were available were scarce and not commonly found, so being able to find a cache was difficult. The term geocaching began to be used and this is when Irish created the website geocaching.com. He used the skills he had when it came to using the web to create and improve geocaching and hunting of treasures. There was a database created and information was added by hand on the cache listings available. Then there were search features added, such as zip code cache searches and more so people and players could find caches that were near them too. By late 2000, the magazine Slashdot ran an article about geocaching. This introduced the game to other tech professionals and then New York Times also ran the article as well. This continued on, creating a domino effect where people everywhere were finding out about geocaching and the activity. Many newspapers, magazines, blogs and other content areas began running stories about geocaching and people began picking up on it and getting involved in the activity. However, since caches were still scarce, people were wondering if they listed their cache, would people come to play. However, they found out very quickly that they would. The slogan or mantra became, if you hide it, they will come. So, people began starting caches and others did join the game. The spreading of the games happened through word of mouth, articles and even when other people not playing accidentally found the caches too. Over time, more and more people got involved in the games and began adding their own too. Now geocaching has become an activity that GPS and technology enthusiasts still enjoy and do, as well as couples, families, groups, organizations and many other people get involved in as well.

Putting Together Your Own Geocaching Kit

2012-01-26T10:06:00.001-08:00

When it comes to putting together a geocaching kit, you will have a lot of options. First, you have to decide which type to put together. The type you put together, will depend on what you like to do and the other interests the people you will be geocaching with as well. There are three popular geocaching kits that you can put together, these include: Traditional - This is when you put together a cache, hide it and record the coordinates for the other players to locate. You can add in puzzles or clues as well for people to figure out the coordinates as well. Multicache - This is when you still hide the cache, but it is harder to find, since you will use landmarks and other coordinates that have to be figured out first, before a person can find the cache. There are clues created that lead from one clue to the next and so one. Virtual - This is when you choose a spot or place, landmark or other location as the cache. You still can create clues that lead to the spot. Once you have chosen your location, you will need to hide your geocache. Choosing the location of the geocache is almost the most important part. It is a large part of the fun of geochaching. So, you can choose an area that you know and know well, so choosing a place to hide the geocache is easier. The geocache can be hidden anywhere, woods, streets, urban locations, etc. Also, keep in mind it does need to be hidden well enough so that non geocachers will not accidentally find it as well. Now that you have chosen a location, you may also be wondering what to put in it adn how to put it together. To put the item in the geocache, you will need a air tight and water tight container that can handle wear and tear. You will want to place inside of the container, a log book for recording caches. Finders will put their name, date, time and what happened to find the cache. There should be pencils in there, as well as trinket items, such as prizes, toys, miscellaneous small items. This is so the cachers have a souvenir of the geocache. Everything should fit inside the container and there should be some extra room too, so that the first person that finds it can take out an item and put one back in. There is also the option of adding a geocoin to the cache. These can be tracked on a website to show the progress of the geocache and the journey the coin has taken, as it has been removed from one geocache and placed in another one. Now you have the geocache created, you have picked the location and now you have to hide. Try to hide it when no one is around and watching, since you do not want it stolen. You also have to make sure that the geocachers find it, but that non geocahcers will not find it. Make sure to record the coordinates and you are ready to start the geocaching.

What To Look For In Large Women's Shoes

2012-01-25T18:33:00.001-08:00

There are so many women's shoes to choose from now. There are no longer simple flats and heels to choose from any longer. Now there are boots with and without heels or that have platforms on the bottom. There are sandals that have heels, platforms, stilettos, wedges and more. You have an array of flats to choose from too, from slip on sling backs and mules to ballet slippers and Mary Janes also. The options are endless when it comes to the color choices and patterns that are available as well. Choose from solid colors, metallics, patterns such as flowers, skulls and butterflies, as well as women's shoes with gems, beads, fringe, ruffles, bows and more. So how do you determine which shoes to buy or what to look for in women's shoes? When buying large size women's shoes, no matter what kind or style they are, what you should look for in large women's shoes is: Solid stitching. When there is double stitching around the edges and in the high wear areas, the shoe will last longer. Look for lose threads or areas that seem to already be worn. They will most likely fall apart sooner. There should be double stitching on buckles, laces, around edges and seems and around the area where the material meets the sole too. Sturdy material that the shoe is made of. This includes leathers, suedes, cloth and canvas too. The more sturdy the material the better, they will last longer. However, look closely at the material to make sure that there is not wore spots or areas where the stitching looks weak. There should be no glues used, unless in combination with the stitching for added reinforcement. Glues fall apart and can easily lose their adhesiveness with temperature changes. Glue also can be pulled apart easily. Make sure the shoe is sewn and durable materials are used, even when furs, satin and lace are used with the construction of the shoe. Look closely at the sole of the shoe. Thin soles may look stylish, but they will wear quickly and fall apart. The sole should be a sturdy rubber sole that is non slip as well. Look closely at how it is attached as well. Glues to attach the sole is fine when there is stitching and other more durable materials used to attach it as well. The sole should have some gripping to it also, in the form of groves and indents, instead of just being completely flat and smooth. Make sure that buckles and laces are attached securely and are not lose in any way. As well as look at the buckle holes to buckles a sandal. Many times the hole will not go all the way through the leather and you will end up tearing the buckle trying to get the clasp through the hole. No matter what type of large women's shoes you are buying, look closely at how they are made and the materials that are used too, to ensure that they are long lasting and will not fall apart easily. Large shoes for women are available and they are just as stylish and comfortable as any other shoe available.

Top Wedge Shoes

2012-01-25T18:31:00.001-08:00

Wedge shoes come in a variety of styles and designs to choose from. They have become a commonly worn shoe type for many women, since they are very comfortable and stylish, as well as they go with so many outfits and different clothing too. Wedge shoes no longer meant only for summer months or in the spring when the weather gets nice. They are now worn throughout the year, no matter what the temperature is, since there are even sandals now that come fur lined or have other features to keep feet warm when it's cold out and they are being worn. Not to mention that wedges shoes are now commonly worn for evening events and gatherings too and can be found with higher heels added, so they look more formal and dressier too. Some of the most popular, top wedge shoes include: Gladiator styles. These come as both heels, low heels and flats too. They are named Gladiators, since they have a Roman appearance to them and are similar to what seen at that time being worn in the Roman empire. With the Gladiator wedge, there are rows of straps that go across the foot and toes. There may be a solid heel on the back and they can either wrap around the ankle to be tied or there may be a buckle at the top too. These come in a range of colors and adornments to choose from. Some will have jewels added to them, gems, beads, fringe, ruffles, lace and more. They are very trendy and go with a range of clothing styles also. Heels have always been popular with women. They are a formal and in formal shoe to wear. They are usually associated with evening wear, however with the newer shoe style now available, they can be work with jeans and even capris too. Wedge shoes come in a range of heights and styles to choose from. These can be wedges with stilettos added, stacked heels and lower wedges too. They have a variety of choices to choose from and even boots now are made with wedge heels added to them, even in the stiletto style. There are also platform shoes that have the chunky thick sole in the front with the wedge cut or stiletto heel in the back as well. Not to mention all the sling backs and mules that now have heels added to them as well. Closed toes wedge shoes can be both slip ons or sling backs with a strap in the back. These look less like a sandal and more like a mule, but with the wedge heel added to the back. Wedge shoes for women are no longer a casual shoe to wear. Wedge shoes are now made dressier and available in so many different styles and choices to choose from. You can now wear them to work, formal events and even out an about, since they are so much more comfortable than ever before.

Top 10 Ladies Shoes

2012-01-25T18:30:00.000-08:00

When it comes to ladies shoes, there are many to choose from. However, that does not mean they are all made the same though either. There are some ladies shoes that rank in the top 10 shoes to buy due to their quality, workmanship, style and variety of choices when it comes to a lady shoe. They are pricier compared to other shoes though, but they will also last you much longer and look good no matter when you wear them or what you are doing. The top 10 women shoes include: Jimmy Choo - His shoes are known for their style, comfort and design. They are elegant and feminine, as well as being functional and comfortable to wear too. They are available in a variety of choices and styles to choose from and all reflect his personal design and touch too. Manolo Blahniks - Offer flair that other shoes do not have. There are sandals, heels and more from this designer. They are the type of designer shoe that women fall in love with and can not get enough of because of their originality and design too. Gucci - Gucci is known for their designer style when it comes to clothing, jewelry, purses and more. This is no different when it comes to their women's shoes either. Gucci offers the same great style and hand crafted appeal that they always have. The brand has seen it's days numbered at times, however they have come back stronger than ever in the fashion world for their unique take on clothing and fashion and that includes their shoes too. Prada - Prada is another brand that is known for their originality and style. They do not just create clothing and shoes, but reinvent what we once thought of them too. Prada shoes comes in a variety of choices, never dreamed possible and still hold the creativity that is expected from them when it comes to creating looks and designs that have never been seen before, but everyone ends up wanting. Christian Louboutin - These shoes over imaginative and wild shoe designs that are very distinctive and something that is never seen anywhere else. The shoes are more than just heels, but almost become works of art with their flair for the unusual and different. Dolce & Gabbana - They make women's clothing and the shoes to go with their designs too. They offer styles that have smooth lines and curves, while at the same accentuating a women's foot and curves also. Casadei - They offer shoes that look like art when it comes to the design influences that they use. Their style is unique and completely all their own. Giuseppe Zanotti - If you are looking for a more refined design, than you want to look for these shoes. They are known for their simple, yet elegant looks and style when it comes to making shoes. Marc Jacobs - This designer has brought back and created fashions for women that no one thought possible. The looks are sophisticated, as well as wild and different too. He takes styles that have already been around and does something completely new and different with them, while still holding onto the original feel that the style had. This is the same for the shoes he comes up with also. Yves St. Laurent - He offers cutting edge shoes, that are also sexy and unique too. He is considered a designer that is fashion forward and always unique and different as well. Of course these designers also make women's boots and more. Any style you are looking for can und in ladies shoes. Make sure to check ladies shoes online as well, for deals and specials that can not be found elsewhere.

Top Slip Resistant Shoes For Women

2012-01-25T18:27:00.000-08:00

Slip resistant shoes for women are much more stylish than they were before at one time. They come in a variety of choices to choose from and no longer do you have to wear the same shoes that men wear when playing sports. Slip resistant shoes for women are made in more stylish colors and patterns than ever before too. You can wear them with a slew of different outfits and no longer confine them to playing sports, working or working out only. Some of the top slip resistant shoes for women include: Canvas sneakers are as popular now as they have ever been. There are numerous manufactures and brands that make these. They come in a variety of colors and patterns now, as well as they come in high top styles and traditional sneakers too. They usually have a rubber sole and even a rubber toe cap too. They are common to wear with jeans, shorts, skirts and even dresses, because of their casual style and fun patterns and colors that they come in too. Canvas sneakers are also seen in variations with slight chunky heels on them or even stacked heels now too. Walking sneakers are made for just that, walking. They are the ideal shoe to wear when taking walks in the neighborhood, as well as going on nature walks and hikes too. They usually have a very sturdy sole that is very durable and comfortable as well. They also help with making sure that your feet are properly aligned and you are standing up straight and correctly as well. Running shoes are the shoe to use when playing sports and specifically when running. They are an athletic shoe, that gives you the proper amount of support and cushion when running or playing a sport. They help to make sure that your feet are protected when playing high impact sports, as well as protecting your knees when playing sports and running also. These can be used when working out, playing sports, running or doing any other exercises to keep your knees, ankles and feet properly aligned, as well as limit injuries too. The Oxford safety shoes for women are more stylish than ever before now. These have a rubber sole as well and lace up the front. However, they are little more stylish in that they do not look like a work shoe. They have a shape that is comfortable and easy to wear, while giving you the same support and comfort that traditional Oxfords do. They can be worn for playing sports or a day out walking and shopping too. Mary Jane non slip shoes have the look of Mary Jane shoes, while they have the feel, support and comfort slip resistant shoes for women. They are shaped like a Mary Jane and have the strap that goes across the foot as well, but they also look more like a sneaker and have the sole of a sneaker too. So you have the comfort of a Mary Jane and sneaker all in one. No matter what type of slip resistant shoes for women you are looking for, there are plenty to choose from and use. Many times more than one sneaker is needed, depending on what you are doing. However, this is best for your feet and the rest of your body too.

Women's Dress Shoes

2012-01-25T18:23:00.001-08:00

Women's dress shoes are available in a large selection, many of which are combinations of shoes too. No longer are heels only one way or one style, they are now combining styles together to give women what they want in shoes. The traditional heel that you may think of, that of a shoe with a one to two inch heel on the back is no longer the only option available. Now heels come in a variety of styles and choices depending on what you are looking for and the style of clothing you are wearing too. Typically heels come in a mule style shoe where the foot slips in and there is a heel on the back. However, there are also the sling backs that come with a strap across the back of the heel too. These style of shoes may have a wedge heel or a traditional, tapered heel too. They are also available in what is considered stacked heels also, which are shoes that have layers created with a material to make the heel. The stacked heels can be in a wedge shape, platform or stiletto too. However, heels and stiletto heels are also added to boots and sandals also. Women in boots is no longer uncommon, especially when they are dressier. You can have ankle, calf, knee high and thigh high boots that have a stiletto heel added to them, as well as they come with platforms on the bottom and wedges too. The wedge shape, looking like a wedge and the platform style going from the front of the shoe to the back where the heel is. Boots now come in styles with chunky square heels, as well as stilettos added and platforms added too. The boot heel is now available to be worn with almost anything, since it can now be worn as a dress shoe too. There are are also slip on sandals, such as the flip flop style that has platform and low heels added to them too. These make them look dressier than before, while still allowing for the comfort and design of the sandal style. Sandals also come in a range of straps, lace up straps and slings also with a heel as well. Sandals may cover almost the entire foot with the toes showing in the front or they may be more of a peek a boo style with only part of the toes showing too. These can have the platform added to them, making them a chunkier sandal to wear, as well as having a wedge added to the bottom too. No matter what type of women's dress shoe you are looking for, there are many to choose from. The colors, patterns and styles are vast, as are the types of ribbons, gems, beads, leathers and materials used too. They are no longer only pointed toe shoes with a heel on the back. They are now stylish foot wear that can be worn in a range of weather conditions, as well as with many different types of outfits too. You can still have style and comfort when it comes to heels for women's shoes.

Boat Shoes For Women

2012-01-25T18:21:00.001-08:00

Boat shoes for women have become more popular for women to wear. They are more comfortable than other shoes and come in a range of styles and choices too. They are just as stylish as other women's shoes, but more comfortable than wearing heels or stilettos when out. They come in a range of materials that they are made of and some may have a slight heel on them even. When it comes to women's boat shoes there are a range to choose from, while still offering the same comfort as traditional boat shoes for women. These are also very stylish and can be worn with many outfits and styles too. There are also boat shoes for women now with ruffles and frills on them that before did not have these design details. There may be ruffles around the edges or even over the bridge of the toe too. Many boat shoes now also have bows, beads, gems and other decorations added to them as well. You may find them with designs down the side, over the bridge of the nose of the shoe or covering the entire shoe all together. These are great for nights out, as well s being worn during the day too. They are very versatile and comfortable to wear as well. The colors they are available in is large as well. There are solid flats, as well as patterned ones too. Not to mention metallics as well, so they are very easy to match to anything you are wearing. Part of the reason that women's boat shoes have become so popular is that they are also very inexpensive compared to other shoes. The design is simple and the material used is not expensive as well. They come in a large of colors and patterns and almost every shoe store as a variation of them too. They are also very trendy and because they are inexpensive, they can be changed out easily with the clothing styles that are popular at the time. Plus, boat shoes for women are very versatile too. They can easily be worn during the day and then placed on for a night out too. With the many different colors and patterns available, they can go with jeans and t-shirts or evening wear too. Not to mention too that there are also loafers that do have slight wedge or chunky heels on them. So you get the same great style and with a heel too. Keep in mind that boat shoes for women can be worn with jeans, long skirts, short skirts, skinny jeans, shorts, Capris and more. They pretty much can go with anything that is being worn since they are a simple style and design. So there is really no limit to how you wear them or what you wear them with, since they are easily slipped on and off and you can find them with gems and adornments added to them, as well as solid colored or simply patterned ones too.

Women's Oxford Shoes

2012-01-25T18:18:00.000-08:00

Women's Oxford shoes come in a variety of styles to choose from. They are made in a range of materials too. You will find them in furs, leathers, cloth, plastics, suede and more. Typically they were worn in the winter months, however there are many styles that are also worn during the rest of the year too. They were a warmer shoe to wear at one time that was very conventional and always stayed in style too. They were thought of as a college shoe to wear, since they were very common on campuses and could be worn in variety of activities. Not to mention they were comfortable to do a lot of walking in as well. Historically women's Oxford shoes have been worn for a variety of reasons. They are very comfortable shoes for women, since they are easy to get on and off and they have a non slip sole usually as well. They can be worn while doing many different activities and not are confined to any one type of activity either. They can look casual or more formal too and they are perfect for walking, with the non slip sole and comfortable design. The types of women's Oxford shoes available come with snaps, zippers and pull ons too. There are dress Oxfords, fashion Oxfords and more. The shoes can easily be slipped on, even when there are snaps, laces, buckles or ties on them. The shoe again, comes in a variety of materials as well. Traditionally they are made in leather, but they can also be made in suede, with fur added, plastics, cloth and canvas too. Furthermore, they can also be made in a combination of materials too. A new Oxford women's shoes is the Oxford heel shoes. These have the same great style and comfort, but with a heel on the back. These can be made to look dressier or more professional than the traditional Oxford. Plus, they are something a little different to wear too. The heel can be low or chunkier too. They come in varying heights and there are even wedge cut heels that are added to them or the stacked heels to that are available. Stacked heels are when there are layers of material put together to make the heel. This is a very fashionable look and looks very unique too. When considering Oxford women's shoes to purchase, you will want to think about what you will be wearing them for and what you will be doing in them as well. Many do come with adornments added to them as well, which makes them perfect for evening wear and dressier occasions. There can be fringe, tassels, beads, laces, ribbons, gems and more, all depending on the designer and make of the shoe. Not to mention too that they come in a range of colors also. Traditionally, they were in darker colors, such as brown, tans and blacks. But now they are available in a range of choices to go with many outfits and styles of clothing.

Styles Of Women's Shoes

2012-01-25T18:15:00.000-08:00

Women's shoe styles vary greatly. They offer a variety of choices when it comes to the types to wear and the outfits that they go with. There are many variations of each type of shoe too, combining one style with another. The styles of women's shoes include: Ankle strap shoes that have either single or multiple straps that go around the ankles. These can be made from lace, ribbon, leather, buckles or anything else. The straps can wrap strictly around the ankles or also go up the leg too. Ballet flats are a rounded toe shoe that looks similar to a ballet slipper. These usually are slip in shoes that have no lases and are flat soled too. Many of these now come with gems, beads, flowers, fringes and more on them so that they can be worn any time of day and with any outfit. Flatform shoes are a combination of a ballet flat and a platform shoe. They are flat slip ons that have a platform heel on them. French heels have a curved heel and they have medium height to them. Kitten heels have a thin heel that tapers and these are never more than an inch and a half in height. The heel is not at the back of the shoe, but instead is set inwards a little more. Mary Janes have a round toe and either are flat or have a slight heel on them. There is either one or two straps that go across the foot. Mules slip on and have a rounded toe with no heel cover or strap in the back. They are open in the back. Pumps have a low cut to them and slip onto the feet. They usually have a slight heel to them. Peep toe shoes have an opening at the toes that is not very large and slip onto the feet. These can have heels on them or wedges too. Platforms have very thick soles that are very chunky. Both the part under the foot and the heel are thick. However, the heel can also be a stiletto or wedge as well. Sandals are open shoes that have straps over the feet and toes or there are straps that go around the toes. Sandals can have low heels, wedges and even be flip flop style shoes too. Sling back shoes are rounded in the front like a mule, but there is a strap that goes across the back of the heel. These can also be flat or have heels on them too. Stacked heels are layered heels made of wood that create wedges, flat heels or high heels out of them. Stiletto heels are also called spiked heels many times and these are thin, narrow heels that are no less than 3 inches in height and can go as high as 6 inches or more in height. T-Bar shoes are similar to a Mary Jane in style, except that instead of strap going across the foot only, there is another one that goes up the foot too. Wedge heels are heels that have a wedge shape to them. The back of the shoe is higher with the wedge and thins as it goes to the front of the foot. These come in a range of heights, the wedge can be low, as well as very high too. Women's dress shoes and other types of women's shoes come in so many styles and choices, that I love my shoes.

Types of Vintage Shoes

2012-01-25T18:14:00.000-08:00

Vintage shoes come in a variety of styles to choose from. They are always available in a selection of unique vintage colors and patterns to match any outfit or vintage style that is desired. If your looking for different shoes to go with an outfit or want to know what a particular shoe is called, look through these to see all the types of vintage shoes that are available. Ankle strap shoes have straps made of varying materials that wrap around the ankle. The shoe and the straps can be made of coordinating materials, as well as the straps can be made of leather, buckles, ribbon, cord or anything else to tie around the ankles. Ballet flats are similar to actual ballet shoes. They are flat with a rounded toe, they are like a slipper almost, except with a hard sole on the bottom. They are slip on shoes that have no buckles usually or ties. Mary Janes are a closed toed shoe, that is flat and there is usually one or two straps that go over the top of the foot. These come in a variety of materials and usually are commonly worn by children, but are now made for adults too. Kitten heels have a very low heel on them. They usually are set more inward on the bottom of the shoe and the heel is tapered also. They are usually never more than an inch and half in height. French heels are similar to Kitten heels, however the heel is slightly higher and thicker too. The heel usually has a slight curve to it also. Mules have rounded and covered toes and the front of the foot, while the back is open. These slip on and off and they can be completely flat, as well as have a heel on them too. The heels can be low or very high and even chunky as well. Pumps are slip on shoes that are low cut around the foot. There are no straps and they may have only a slight heel on them. Platforms have very thick, chunky heels on them. The sole even under the rest of the foot is thick as well. These can have the entire heel be this way or the shoe may have a stiletto heel combined with or a wedge or some other combination. Peep toes are shoes that have only a slight opening by the toes. The opening may be curved, rounded or wedge shaped. These come with a variety of heels on them. Sling backs are similar to mules in that the front of the foot is covered, but instead of the back of the shoe being completely opened, there is a strap that goes around the heel in the back. These can have a heel on them or be completely flat as well. Sandals come in a variety of styles also. They are shoes that are open toed and usually strappy in some way. They may also be flip flops or combinations of other shoes too, such as having heels or wedges on them also. Wedges are a shoe with a wedge shaped heel. Heel goes from the back of the shoe and under the foot too. This creates the wedge shape. Stiletto heels are very high and pointy. They are very thin and usually are no less than 3 inches and can typically be as high as 6 inches. Most vintage shoes will be found at vintage stores. What each store has to offer will vary greatly.

Elearning and the 2.0 System

2012-01-25T17:10:00.000-08:00

When the term elearning 2.0 is used it pertains to the CSCL systems that began to appear when the web switched to the web 2.0. Typically elearning was created by instructional packets that were delivered to the person or student and than these assignments were evaluated by the instructor or the teacher of the course. However, with elearning 2.0 the emphasis is put on social learning instead. There is social software that is used, such as blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and pod casts that help create the learning environment instead. Many times elearning 2.0 in this situation is called Long Tail Learning too. The elearning 2.0 systems are not based on CSCL systems. Instead, the knowledge that is learned is socially constructed. The learning that happens is created by conversations that take place about eh content and the point is the interaction between students. Many people who believe in this type of learning feel that the best way to learn something is to teach it to other people. However, keep in mind that even the early online classes that were developed in the late 70's and early 80's, at institutes such as New Jersey Institute of Technology, University of Guelph in Canada, the British Open University and the University of British Columbia always used heavy online discussions mixed with instructional packets. Furthermore, it has always been felt that networks of learning created knowledge construction and this was happening long before elearning came about as we know it now or even elearning 2.0 as well. There has also been an increase in virtual classrooms, with live presentations delivered through elearning platforms. There are also schools, such as Sachem School District and Minnesota State College and University that offer online presentations for a diverse classroom presentation and education. Virtual classrooms have also helped to move along elearning 2.0 to help foster online learning communities too. Communities are created around subjects that are being study and used for test preparation, as well as homework help and more.

Elearning That Is Used For Elementary Education

2012-01-25T17:05:00.000-08:00

Elearning has begun to be used in elementary schools that handle grades kindergarten through high school seniors. With this type of elearning, there is online education that is used in the traditional classroom setting, as well as children that completely learn from home too through online education. In the traditional classroom setting, children are able to attend their normal classes with elearning worked into the day. However, with completely online education with elearning, children do all their work from home or other locations that have access to a computer and there is an online teacher that is a guide. There are many schools throughout the United States that use elearning, cyber learning and virtual school platforms in a variety of ways. These numbers continue to increase as parents look for alternative learning methods for their children. Using elearning and virtual education allows the student to log into a learning system where their courses are located and use the internet connection to access their lesson plans. Many times the school will provide technology kits that are used in conjunction with the online learning model that is being used. Computers, printers and even reimbursement for internet connections or internet connections are also provided. The students can only use the equipment for school work and do also have to submit work weekly too to their online teacher. The teachers that work with the children still have to have a teaching degree in teh state that they are working in and they are employed by the K-12 online elearning school instead of the public school district in that state and county. Part of the advantage of online elearning schools for children is that the courses are self paced and children can get ahead or take longer in subjects as necessary. Elearning is becoming more and more popular for students and parents who do not want to go to traditional schools or who have other interests and schedules that do not work with the traditional learning methods. There is also the fact that parents are switching to online elearning due to school violence and bullying as well.

Elearning That Is Used For Higher Education

2012-01-25T17:03:00.001-08:00

Elearning became popular for higher education classes. This became a very viable form of education and a way to still use social learning too, especially for working adults looking to further their education. By the mid 2000's, there were millions of students that were utilizing elearning as a way to learn through online classes at higher education institutions in the United States alone. The number of students that continue to use elearning education has continued to increase over the years and still does. Every year there are increases in the number of students and classes that are available for online instruction through elearning methods. There has even been increases in completely full time students that take classes and courses strictly in elearning environments. The number of students that enroll in elearning classes is higher than the number of students that enroll in universities, which the majority of those students in enrolling are learning through elearning systems. There has also been an increase in students that take some classes in traditional classroom settings and the other classes are taken in online education. The numbers are considered to continue to rise and increase over the years. It is becoming a more and more popular solution for education in the United States and elsewhere too. There are more and more higher education institutions, as well as for profit organizations that are now offering online classes and elearning solutions. However, private and non profit organizations are only offering about half their classes through elearning systems and social learning instructions. For the most part students have been as satisfied with their online learning experiences, as compared to traditional classroom settings. However, as the cost of education increases, private institutions may begin to offer more elearning classes since it is less expensive too. Though this does mean that instructors do need to be trained in elearning solutions to work with and teach students in online forums. Typically instructors need to fully understand the internet and how computers work to properly teach elearning classes. Keep in mind that there are even now doctoral programs that offer elearning solutions too at research universities.

Areas Of Elearning

2012-01-25T17:01:00.000-08:00

Elearning is part of the social learning system. It covers all areas of learning that are through electronic supported systems. These systems are for learning and teaching and the information and the communication systems that are used, included networked learning, as well as individualized learning too. These forms of media and electronic learning are specific in that they serve the learning process. Usually the term elearning or even social learning is used when referring to out of classroom education that is being learned and taught through the use of technology. The term continues to be used even when there are advances in technology and the ways that elearning are administered. Elearning and social learning uses computers and network enabled devices to transfer information, skills and knowledge to the user. Elearning includes web based learning, as well as computer based learning, virtual education systems and even digital collaboration as well. The content, information and knowledge is delivered through the internet, intranet, extranet, through audio, video, satellite, TV or even CD ROMs. With elearning, the education can be self paced or it will be led and paced by an instructor. This can include the media that comes to the user in the form of images, animations, text, streaming videos and audio too. Also, there are abbreviations for elearning systems, such as CBT which is Computer Based Training, IBT which is Internet Based Training and WBT which is Web Based Training. These have all been used to describe elearning and have now become synonyms with it. These are used, as well as the term elearning is still used too.

Tesla Power Tower

2012-01-23T09:05:00.001-08:00

Between 1901 to 1971 there was the Wardenclyffe Tower. This tower was also called the Tesla Tower too. The tower was a wireless telecommunications tower that was in the early stages. It was designed and created by Nikola Telsa. It was originally intended to be used for commercial use, specifically the trans-Atlantic wireless need. It would be used for telephony, broadcasting and to show how no wires were needed for transmission of power. The original facility was never completed due to financial problems and it never became completely operational either. James S. Warden had the tower named after him. He was a banker and lawyer that has originally purchased the land. He was in Shoreham, Long Island when the purchase was originally made and it was around 60 miles from Manhattan at the time. At that time her built the Wardenclyffe On Sound resort community and he thought that if he used Tesla's invention of a world system, that the area would become a Radio City. To make this happen he offered tesla 200 acres land to use that was close to the railway line at the time. Tesla than would be able to build the telecommunications tower and the laboratory facility that would be needed to. By 1905, there were construction workers that came from the village of Shoreham in New York state. They worked to create the structure that would be the tower. It took years to assemble the framework and wiring alone for the tower. The Wardenclyffe Tower was 187 feet tall and there were many budget problems at the time. There were also problems with the engineering too. During this construction, it was Nikola Tesla, the designer and engineer that created the tower that over saw the project. The top of the tower had a fifty five ton dome that was made of conductive metals and underneath this there was an iron root system that was dug 300 feet into the ground. He felt that it needed to be dug so far down so that his tower would be fully gripped to the Earth. Even though it still had not been completed, it was said to have been tested multiple time and that the results were pleasing. Initially it was thought this structure would change the world as we knew it at that time. Tesla's other inventions had already made an impact on the world a few different times. Specifically when he created the alternating current technology. He had also become famous when he was able to prove that his alternating current was better, more practical and safer than Edison's original direct current that was used. The inventions and technology that he came up with was beginning to develop the world's electrical infrastructure. In the 1900's he was considered one of America's greatest electrical engineers ever. His reputation for innovation continued with such inventions as the Tesla coil, the radio transmitter and the fluorescent lamps too. Prior to this, Tesla had given a lecture to the American Institute of Electrical Engineers in New York City in 1891. He was able to give a demonstration of his early version of the fluorescent bulb. He held a gas discharge tube in each hand and they were not connected by any wires. however he was able to show how they glowed during this demonstration. He was able to show how the electricity was being transmitted through the air by metal sheets that were on either side of the stage. He felt that this power could be increased by increasing the scale of the size. So that wireless power could be transmitted over a large area, even the entire Earth. Though the audience was interested, they were confused too. He continued to figure out electromagnetism at his laboratory in Pike's Peak Colorado Springs. He was making equipment so that he could produce lightening scale electrical discharges that would help him to prove his theories on using conductivity of the Earth and sky to produce energy. There was a 142 foot mast that was attached to his laboratory that had a copper sphere on the tip. This tower had a great amount of wiring that was routed through the large and high voltage Tesla coil that was placed in the laboratory below it. The first night that he tried his invention there was a test charge that created a bright blue light and hum from the area. At this point Tesla had told his assistant to go ahead and fully electrify the tower. It is said that over Colorado in the night sky there was lightening that was man made. That there were electrical bolts that covered hundreds of feet above the tower and arched over head. There was a blue color that covered the equipment being used. In a short amount of time, there were millions of blue volts in the air and than it added as quickly as it started as the power failed. Every home in the area lost power as the generators from the power company collapsed due to the amount of strain that had been put on them. However, what Tesla realized was that the Earth could be used as an electrical conductor itself and that the ionosphere could be used for conductivity as well. He did further tests that lite up light bulbs from far away and these experiments confirmed that his belief in wireless power and electricity was possible. By 1900 J.P. Morgan had read about Tesla's inventions and convictions in an article by Century Magazine. He had read how Tesla believed in a global network of high voltage towers that would be able to control the weather, relay text messages and images too and all through wireless technology. J.P. Morgan was hoping to capitalize on this wireless technology and immediately invested $150,000 to help move Tesla's lab to Long Island instead. The lab would be moved to create a pilot plan for the World Wireless System. After this is when the Wardenclyffe Tower began to be built and the facility to house it. In 1901, a few months after the tower was had begun construction, another scientist named Guglielmo Macroni was able to accomplish the first trans-Atlantic wireless telegraph. The investor's of Tesla's were very upset by this, even though the other scientist had to use 17 of Tesla's patents to make this happen. His scale was much smaller than Tesla's, however his cost was lower too. The tower continued to be under construction, but Tesla had already realized that this small accomplishment by another scientist had already diminished his chances of additional investors in his larger scale project. However, Tesla was not derailed from his ambitions and in 1908 described what his ambitions were in an article by the Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony magazine. He felt that once the tower was completed that business man that were in New York would be able to send messages to their offices in London and have them appear instantly. He saw these men being able to make calls from their desk and talk to anyone anywhere in the world without any additional charges needed with the equipment they already had. He went on to explain that a device that is no bigger than a watch will be able to allow the user to hear anything anywhere whether they are at sea or on land and it will be words, music and songs too. Furthermore, he explained that images, pictures, characters, drawings and printed word will also be transmitted too and that millions of these instruments will be able to be used from one single plant of area. There will be power without wires he felt and this was more important than anything else. The Tesla tower was going to be a power grid that would pump the plant full of electricity. This electricity would than mix with the telluric currents that are already moving through the Earth's crust and the oceans too. The towers would than fling raw energy into the sky and into the electrical friendly ionosphere that was fifty miles up. So that people could use this energy, there would be conduit buried in the ground to make the connection and there would be an antenna on the roof to create a low resistant path to create the circuit between the Earth and the ionosphere. Antennas would placed on ships too to draw on this power even when at sea. The currents would be able to carry electricity, as well as information over large distances by adding into the radio frequencies that were already there. Similar to how now there is data sent over high speed internet power lines. Though Tesla had all the supporting data to back up his claims, the building of the power station, the tower and the fifty five ton conductive dome depleted all the investment money very quickly. There was from that point of constant shortages in funding to complete the project. Than to make matters worse, the stock market crash happened in 1901 which than doubled the cost of building materials, as well as investor's working for financial cover from everything that happened and not looking to invest any longer. Although the tower had been tested numerous times during the construction and the results were favorable every time, the project soon had used all funding and went through Tesla's personal savings account too. There were no new investors coming forward and by 1905 all financial options had been used and the project was abandoned. If the tower had been completed than it would have only been the first of many. These towers would have been seen everywhere, in every state and city too, as well as all around the world. There would have been electricity that was free and everywhere on the planet, as well as offering wireless communication too by 1920. However, since it never came about, it sat vacant for a decade and than was demolished in 1917 to be used for salvage. When the tower fell, Tesla became very depressed and went into financial distress too. Over the years colleagues began doubting his mental stability and he became even more eccentric too. He was more exaggerated than before and he began bringing home injured pigeons that he found at the park that he loved visit and frequent. To add to his problems he developed a fear of germs which made him wash his hands compulsively and refuse to eat anything that had not been disinfected by boiling it. However, his mind was still coming up with inventions and innovations and even in 1917 he talked about radar technology too 20 years before it became a reality. In 1928 though he was 72 and he filed his last patent for the light weight flying machine that is actually the predecessor to the tilt rotor Vertical Short Takeoff and Landing plane or VSTOL. These are also known as the V-22 Osprey. He died in 1943 from a heart attack alone in a hotel room. He had kept many diaries and notebooks on his experiments, but these were all very vague and had very few actual technical details added to them. He used his photographic memory instead and so all this knowledge was lost when he passed away. However, through additional investigations and calculations, it has been proven that Tesla's thoughts on wireless electricity is feasible and would actually be a feasible alternative to the extensive and costly grid power lines that are used today. Had the tower been completed it very well could have completely altered the course of technology and electricity as we know it today.

Tesla Gauss

2012-01-23T09:04:00.000-08:00

Gauss is abbreviated as G. Gauss is a measurement of CGS. CGS are of measurement that is also known as the centimeter gram second system of units as well. It is part of the B magnetic field, also called the magnetic induction or the magnetic flux density too. Or it is equal to one unit of oersted in the magnetizing field H. It was named after Carl Friedrich Gauss, the German physicist and mathematician. You can define a gauss by one maxwell per square centimeter or it can equal 1 x 10 to the negative 4 tesla. While one tesla is equal to 10 to the 4th power gauss. So one ampere per meter is equal to 4n x 10 to the negative three power of oersted. Keep in mind, that the magnetic flux is important to the magnetic field that covers an area. It can be the weber or Wb in SI units or the maxwell or Mx in CGS units. So, 1 tesla is equivalent to 10,000 G, when used in the CGS system. Leading to, 10 G = 1mT or millitesla and 1 G = 10 to the negative 4th power T.

Tesla Unit

2012-01-23T09:03:00.000-08:00

The Tesla unit is defined as T. It comes from the SI derived unit that is magnetic field B. The magnetic field B is also called the magnetic flux density as well. When you have one weber unit you will be able to equal this to one tesla. This standard of measurement was created to honor the late Nikola Tesla. It was created in 1960 because of his dedication to being an electrical engineer, inventor and physicist that had figured out ways to create power. Currently, Halback Spheres are the strongest magnetic fields that are available and these are than defined as 5T or 5 tesla units. Keep in mind, that the T is uppercase since the SI unit is named after a person, in this case Tesla. However, when you are going to spell put the word, than tesla stays in lower case. So, when doing an equation, using the tesla unit, you want to keep in mind that 1 coulomb that passes through a magnetic field of 1 tesla, is moving at a speed of 1 meter per second and will be experiencing a force of 1 newton. This example is based on Lorentz Force Law. You can express a tesla unit as an SI unit, in the following equation: 1T=1 V x s/m squared=1 N/A x m=1 Wb/m squared=1 kg/C x s=1 kg/A x s squared=1 N x s/C x m The other SI units to know and understand for the equation are: A - ampere C - coulomb kg - kilogram m - meter N - newton s - second T - tesla V - volt Wb - weber

Monday Morning

2012-01-23T08:37:00.000-08:00

Monday has come and I am sick. Had a great weekend and now I am so sick, blagghh. So much to do today too. Between laundry, dishes, vacuuming, kids school work and I seriously need to get back to walking too. I was going to ride, since I got my shoes, helmet, gloves and mountain bike, but that won't be happening with all this rain. Though I love the rain, I was looking forward to biking and practicing for next Sunday, when I actually go on trails. That's okay though I guess, walking will have to work, it's better than nothing. of course.