TO CRAVE FOR

It’s the nicest word in the whole of our vocabulary, LOVE. Everyone wants to love and be loved. But do we really know what love is? We know that it feels nice. We learned that with that feeling is the need for sensations and physical connection. We hug our parents as we express what we feel, we use words to tell our children we love them, we kiss to relay what we feel.

Are we not confusing ourselves between love and lust at times? Between love and emotions? Between love and being in love?

We all love to sleep, and we all hate nightmares. And that is what I crave for today…to sleep with only the best dreams. I wish I know how to fall asleep instantly or anytime I want to, to be able to have these sought-for good dreams. Usually, my dreams are just all too natural. Realistic, day-to-day life kind of dreams. Often, they are “boring” and uninteresting dreams. And that is the reason my interest perked as I heard of Silva’s technique with dreams.

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Men and women today learned to appreciate the joy of mingling.  Apart from the friendship discovered and strengthened with get-togethers are the advantages of growing confidence, improved personality, widening knowledge...or the heightened quality as a person.  We share and we listen.  We learn and relearn.

A toast often follows for each experience.  A toast to life.  And served are different drinks to spark the gaiety; from rum, sherry, wine, brandy, gin, vodka, whiskey or mixed drinks down to non-alcoholic sparkles.  Most recent talk of town is the Zacapa premium rum.  Interesting history of this rum has been told and everyone agrees that it is indeed the best among world’s best tasting rums.

It all started in the town of Zacapa in eastern Guatemala year 1976 when they celebrated their centenary and gave birth this now craved for premium dark rum.  With the country’s fertile landscape, acidic soils and longer time blessed with the sun up and shining, quality sugar cane can be expected.  There’s no place better in the world than in Guatemala can one grow the best canes, and that is none other than in volcanic soil.  An unusual rum, most says, for being the only one that uses virgin sugar cane honey (concentrated first press of sugar cane) instead of the usual molasses which comes from the process of making sugar.  Natural resources really are to be thanked for even in the benefit it gives for the ageing process.  Two thousand three hundred meters (2,300m) above sea level, one can find the House Above the Clouds which is one of the highest ageing facilities in the world. Aside from the cool mountain air that slows down the ageing process, another contributory factor to the distinctive taste of Zacapa rum is the unique Sistema Solera.  This is a system acquired from the Spaniards way of ageing sherry 500 years ago.  All of Zacapa rum passes through casks that have housed American whiskey, Oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximenez wines thereby producing the exceptional taste of Zacapa.

Truly an interesting information to share.  No wonder many joins the Zacapa Society.  Not only do they get exclusive details about this wonderful product but also be among the lucky ones to receive superb gifts and prices.  To be part of Zacapa Society, simply register your interest at http://bit.ly/pvKdC9.  Be with people who share the same interest as you do and start another group of the “mingling’s” we all enjoy most to add spice and sparkle to our oh-so-busy life.  Life is too short.  Enjoy the most of it with the craved for ZACAPA PREMIUM RUM.

BORACAY is one of the most prestige and popular beaches in the country...and it is already known worldwide! In fact it has been proclaimed the world's 4th best island in the world in the 16th annual "Best World Awards" as mentioned in an American travel and leisure magazine. Who wouldn't want to be amongst the thousands to enjoy that powdery white sand, the festivity that happens until the wee hours of the night, to be with the warm and beautiful people, and to enjoy the many delicacies of the tropical country.

And I for one craves to sit on that beach, see adn enjoy the wonderful creation here in far east. And if possible, also to those top 3 winning beaches in: 1st Santorini, Greece, 2nd Bali, Indonesia and 3rd in Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia.

How about you?

Who wouldn't want to find the best to work with? I have been hoping to find someone to help me with my writings, and yes I found some, but there aren't a lot of options to choose from. I wish to find the candidate that possess all that I seek and not like one have this and another have that. I'm sure you know what I mean.

Imagine needing an employee to hire for your office work. And you found one who is great in handling your paper works but not really great with the reception. Will you hire two when you can hire one that will be good with both? Or for your house renovations, one can do everything you need from flooring, painting and even simple plumbing...will you pass the chance to hire that person and instead choose to hire 3 different persons who can do the job the same way and time as that one splendid worker?

Problem always lies in OPTIONS. If you have no other choice but what is in front of you, you tend to give in and hire. Be glad that now there is a handyman service where you can post what you are looking for and they will come to you thereby giving you lots of options. It's as simple as stating what the project is about, defining your preference, the need, the budget...and voila! You have applicants to choose from. And it's FREE to use. Just visit hire-a-pro.com and believe that I have met the craving for a great hire.

It's been a while since I last had my favorite rice gruel, "Halo-Halo" at one of the famous Chinese Restaurants in the country, Luk Yuen. After the shattering explosion in Makati, and the very restaurant I frequent included, I was not able to have the long craved for rice gruel.

It's not everyday that I crave for Chinese cuisine. There are times that I go for Italian with the mouth-watering pasta and pizza's, at times western meals of steak and potatoes, sometimes Japanese Katsudon and Tempura, or the usual Filipino Grilled dishes and coconut based viands. I favor variety. And Chinese is amongst those mentioned that I set my mind into having with their famous noodles as well as their dimsum and dumplings. But it's just in Luk Yuen that I eat these big bowl of very tasty and yummy rice gruel topped with flakes I am not really sure what, which I advice for you to try either the Halo-Halo or Bola-Bola flavors. It different. Good different. Love it as I do and 'm sure you'll keep coming back.

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...AND NOW I GOT ONE!!!

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How can you get one?  Easier than ever.  Because with STRAIGHT TALK, no contract, credit checks or bills surprises.  Yes, no annual contract that binds, just as my FLW idol Scot Canterbury assures.   What you see is what you get.  No activation, reactivation or termination charges keeping you bound free.  call a friend  where ever she is and you get excellent signal as it is nationwide coverage.

Also, with STRAIGHT TALK International Long Distance Service, a flexible prepaid calling service enables you to make international calls from your home, cell or office phone at low rates.

STRAIGHT TALK simply makes me feel like jumping with joy for the savings I get now that my bills are half way below my budget meant just for communications.  I get to save more and what more can I ask for?  I can finally alot the savings to my dream of traveling other places.  Thanks to mom for sharing this wonderful news days ago.  I was at first adamant believing I already got the best deal with my plan that I had for 3 years now. Truly, mom knows best.  And I appreciated it more when I finally came to choose which phone I want... STRAIGHT TALK offers amazing smart phones; touch screen phones, and app capable phones with features like voice navigation, camera, video recorder, music player, instant messaging, and Bluetooth® from known phone manufacturers such as  LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung.  I even got a great deal for my pre-schooler for only $10, a phone that pleases her tremendously for the camera, mp3 player, mobile web access, and blue-tooth. 

STRAIGHT TALK is what I have craved for.  Now it’s time for you to crave for it.  Here them below and believe that it truly is worth craving for!

 

 

Just as Jennifer Grossman did in publishing editorials and appearing in televisions to share a message, I also crave to send a message across and be heard. My heart goes to all people who are not aware of the problem in health and nutrition. The increasing prevalence of obesity that is the major cause for different diseases such as diabetes, heart ailments, cancers and the many others, the incidence of childhood obesity in line with adult obesity, the mortality and morbidity rate directly related to overweight and obesity. Dole Nutrition Institute came up with a campaign to beat the alarming rate. Promoting the importance of fruits and vegetables in the diet, Dole DNI did not stop with mere provision of healthy products, instead have compiled scientifically-validated articles that are easy to access for public use. Imparting knowledge on health and nutrition is the primary role of the site and differing articles can be found that can be very useful for everfyone. One of which is the “CABBAGE COMPOUND CALMS COLITIS (or colon inflammation) :

This St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrate the healing prowess of cabbage – one of the traditional staples of Irish cuisine. Like other cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, etc.), cabbage contains powerful phytochemicals with possible anti-cancer effects. Now, new research is investigating the potential of such compounds to counter ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease that significantly increases the risk of colon cancer.

Researchers at South Dakota State University isolated and administered particular cruciferous compounds to mice afflicted with ulcerative colitis. Among the more impressive results: a whopping 87% reduction in colon inflammation after five days of observation. Further investigation suggests the compounds work in a dose-dependent manner (e.g., double the intake, double the effect), specifically by suppressing genes associated with inflammation.

While more research is needed to confirm these benefits in humans, there are plenty of reasons to eat more cruciferous vegetables, and cabbage in particular. One cup of cabbage contains 80% vitamin K, 50% vitamin C and 10% folate for just 20 calories. High cabbage intake among Polish women (30 lbs. annually vs. 10 lbs. for American women) may contribute to the former's 66% lower risk of breast cancer. Try an unconventional approach to a time-honored dish with this recipe for Unstuffed Cabbage.

Bonus: Asparagus may be another vegetable to include this St. Patrick’s Day – especially if you’re celebrating with Irish ale. One lab study showed that asparagus extract helped curb liver toxicity.

Main objective of Jennifer Grossman Dole has been met with this article, and that is the incorporation of fruits and vegetables in an American diet. I am no Jennifer Grossman Dole Nutrition Institute, but I am me who have the same heart that wishes for the public to know that fruits and vegetables plays a major role in achieving good health. Dole Nutrition Institute Jennifer Grossman together with other dietitians like me sees the advantage of these natural resources...and backed up with researches and articles, may you be another to spread this information starting with your love ones.