The Best Fast Food for Your Diet
Your work schedule is tight – meetings and conferences and phone calls all day long. If you are lucky to get a moment to eat, you probably only have time to wolf down a hamburger from the fast food joint by your office, or something from the employee lounge vending machine, assuming you were unable to pack a lunch. Assuming, of course, you have time to shop for groceries at all!
In our society of quick fixes and rushed time, however, we find that many people who eat on the run wind up on the express lane to obesity, despite the output of energy in a given day. We know it is a vicious cycle that must be broken, but is there a way to at least tap the brakes a bit without crashing?
If you keep up with the news, you may have noticed the more popular fast food chains have altered their menus in order to compete with the rise of “fast casual” restaurants – sit-down establishments that resembles more formal eateries, but deliver food with the same speed and efficiency of a fast food place. Walk into a newly renovated McDonald’s and likely you won’t see plastic cartoon characters inviting you to sit in molded plastic booths. You may find a more relaxed atmosphere, mature decor and even wireless access so you can take work to lunch. Next to the colorful kids’ meals on the menu, too, you will find more sophisticated fare, like salads and fruit and vegetable side options.
So if you choose to continue the fast track to lunch, what should you eat in order to maintain a good diet? For all the changes in appearance, burgers and fries are still burgers and fries, and the sodium and fat contents of both remain despite the packaging.
For our Compuslim.com customers, we are happy to suggest menus to help slow the fat attack. We hope you will find this information valuable as well.
Coupled with bottled water instead of soda (always the best choice as far as drinks go), you can find some nutritional value when you eat on the run. Keep an even pace with just 30 minutes of exercise a day, and the next changes you see may appear in the way you look and feel.
Please note, though, that eating the meals on a regular basis will not guarantee weight loss. This guide is merely to offer the healthiest possible alternatives when patronizing these establishments. We at Compuslim hope our everybody who is serious about losing weight will continue to research their nutrition needs and learn what foods are best for them to eat to sustain a healthy lifestyle.
McDonald’s
To look at Ronald McDonald, it appears he has always looked slim, yet not everybody who includes McDonald’s food in a regular diet looks the same way. Just one Big Mac is 560 calories and has 30 grams of fat – on many eating regimens, that could represent a half a day of eating! For menu options that won’t take bust your belt or your wallet, you could try the following:
OPTION ONE: One regular hamburger, one side salad with light balsamic vinegarette dressing (used sparingly)
OPTION TWO: California Cobb Salad without chicken, with light balsamic vinegarette dressing (used sparingly)
OPTION THREE: Asian Salad no chicken with light sesame ginger dressing (used sparingly)
Burger King
You can still “have it your way” at this landmark chain restaurant, and the good news is that your way doesn’t necessarily have to lead to weight gain. Next time you visit the King, try the alternatives to the hamburgers offered:
OPTION ONE: Grilled chicken sandwich and side salad, dressing used sparingly
OPTION TWO: Grilled chicken salad, dressing used sparingly
Wendy’s
One of Wendy’s biggest selling points is their value menu, where you can find a number of items for about a dollar each. It may surprise you to know, too, a number of these items have been offered for many years, and have always been good alternatives to triple-patty hamburgers:
OPTION ONE: Large chili, side salad, dressing used sparingly
OPTION TWO: Baked Potato no butter or sour cream, large chili
OPTION THREE: Grilled chicken sandwich, side salad, dressing used sparingly
Taco Bell
Oftentimes people are led to believe that if food contains certain ingredients or is prepared in a certain way (like in a tortilla instead of a carb-heavy bun), that it must be healthier. Not necessarily so. Wherever you go, be vigilant about what you eat, and if you head for this border you may want to consider the following for your next meal:
OPTION ONE: Chicken “Enchirito” no cheese, “Cinnamon Twists”
OPTION TWO: Bean burrito no cheese, “Cinnamon Twists”
OPTION THREE: Two chicken soft tacos, no cheese or avocado dressing
To calculate possible menus at other popular fast food restaurants, visit the corporate websites of your favorite restaurants. Many have online calculators handy to total the overall nutritional value of your food choices. From there you can make sound decisions about what you eat.
Kat Lively is a freelance health writer for Compuslim, hoodia pills for appetite suppression, FlowCushion, the ergonomic seat cushion for home and office, and for Rainfloresta, quality acai products for good health.
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Making the decision that your elderly parent needs more than assistance in their own home is a difficult one. However, finding an assisted living home that meets your needs can ease the process. What sorts of things should you consider when choosing an assisted living home?
1. Proximity. If possible, choose a home that is close to your own so you can visit often and spontaneously. Knowing you are just a few minutes away will be comforting to your parent and will ease the transition.
2. Caregivers. Visit the home during each shift to meet the caregivers. States require training and certification, but you should look for experienced caregivers who genuinely enjoy caring for the elderly. Sometimes you can tell by the expressions on their faces if they are happy there, or just going through the motions. Ask how many caregivers there are per shift, and how many residents live in the home. Try to find an assisted living home with a high caregiver to resident ratio.
3. Meals. Visit during mealtimes. It is important that the food served be nutritious and delicious. The elderly eat less as they age. Appetites diminish over time, and taste buds degenerate. Food must be appetizing, fresh and high quality so that the amount eaten provides adequate nutrition. Ideally, choose an assisted living home with a nutritionist on staff, or one that consults with nutritionists for meal planning. Be sure the home caters to dietary needs and offers substitutes for restricted items.
4. Activities. Activities should nurture the body, mind and spirit, and create community. Ask for the monthly calendar of activities. Are the activities interesting, fun, engaging, varied? The primary reason the elderly are placed in assisted living homes is concern for their safety living alone. An assisted living home should not only be a safe place, but one of community for your loved one. Are residents in the common areas, or are they all sequestered in their rooms? Do they speak to each other at meals or during activities, or are the only voices those of the caregivers?
5. Amenities. Amenities can add much to the quality of life in a care home. This is where care homes can differ significantly. Ask what makes their home special. Do they nurture the body, mind and spirit? Do they offer holistic therapies? Special programs? Do they have doctors that make house calls?
6. Volunteers. Befriend volunteers, as they can be eyes and ears of anything amiss with the home. Homes that are interested in the well being of their residents will often utilize volunteers, such as for reading out loud, helping residents with writing cards or checks, etc., because it allows them to offer more to their residents.
7. Pets. There are organizations all across the country that train pets and their owners to provide therapy visits. Visits with animals are particularly appreciated by the elderly, especially those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Find out if volunteers come to the home, and what they do for the residents.
8. Cleanliness. Is the home neat and clean? Do the bathrooms look and smell clean? Are the common areas tidy? Do the residents look groomed and are their clothes clean? (Residents have rights and they are free to refuse showers, food, medication, assistance with dressing and hygiene, all of which can cause a resident to appear uncared for; however, the resident’s doctor, guardian or relatives are to be notified so that any underlying issues can be addressed. If all the residents appear to be unkempt, there may be an issue with the care being provided.)
9. Violations. States have regulatory agencies that keep track of the violations of assisted living homes. It may not concern you that much if a care home failed to chart one of its routine fire drills, but it should concern you if there have been multiple claims of abuse, neglect, or safety issues.
10. Cost. Care homes usually have sliding fees based on the size of the room, whether it is a suite with a private bath, and the level of care the resident requires. The more care, the higher the fee. The larger the room, the more the cost, with suites being the most expensive. Personal items, such as Depends, other hygiene items, denture creams, medication, etc. are all the responsibility of the resident. Meals and snacks, assistance with daily needs such as getting up, going to bed, bathing, toileting, cleaning, laundry service, activities and entertainment are usually included in the monthly fee. Find out what is not included in the fee, so that there are no surprises at the end of the month. And do not be afraid to ask what their policy is in raising fees: do they give notice, how often have they raised fees in the past, do they anticipate raising fees in the next six months?
Take a checklist or list of questions when you visit care homes. Make sure you get the answers to all your questions so that you are fully informed when making your decision. When you’ve done your homework and narrowed it down to the best 3 or 4 that meet your needs, if possible, take your parent to tour the homes. Allow your parent to select the one that feels right for them. You’ll ease the transition by including your parent in the decision-making, and you’ll both have peace of mind that you’ve made the best choice.
Karla Roberts is owner and visionary of Sharon Gardens Holistic Assisted Living Home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her vision is to create an environment that uplifts, fulfills and soothes the body, mind and spirit of all who enter Sharon Gardens: residents, caregivers and visitors alike. To ensure their well being in every way, holistic therapies and treatments are a routine part of care of the residents and caregivers.
Sharon Gardens will be the recipient of donations through the author’s work with Humanity Unites Brilliance (HUB). The intention is to give free care to the elderly who have spent their lives serving others and do not have the funds to pay for needed assisted living.
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Eight Things to Do in a Recession
1. Don’t panic. The first thing you should do is not panic. By panic, you are making things worse. This is not the end of the world. Business activity, stocks, and real estate will all bounce back eventually.
2. Save money. You can save in many areas like entertainment, Food and drink, and travel. You can find out 100 ways to save money here.
3. Hold More Cash. When things get bad, cash is king. Cash is a lot safer in these days. Get your cash position to at least a year’s worth of living expenses.
4. Manage your debt. Examine your short-term liabilities. Cut your debt especially with high interest rate. You can also refinance your debt, because in recession, interest should be low to spur growth. Thus you can switch from high interest rate to lower interest rate.
5. Work harder and effectively. Take on more responsibility on your job. Not only this can help your company, but you can also show your boss that you are worth ed. You can also help cost saving for your company.
6. Buy books. If you are fired, you should have more time. Spend this time by reading books that can increase your skills, like negotiation skill, marketing skill, and other skills that you need. Buy reading books, you can also get new ideas for your job or business. These ideas are crucial in bad times. Lots of company survive the recession by having innovation. Here’s a nice book. It teaches you how to ride out a recession.
7. Invest. According to Bloomberg, the S&P 500’s valuation is less than 15.5 times reported earnings on January 13, the cheapest level since 1991. That’s why I’m buying. You can start with Jim Cramer’s recommendations. He host his own television show on CNBC, Mad Money with Jim Cramer, which features his opinions on stocks.You might want to try forex for alternative. Keep in mind that forex is more dangerous than stock. If you want to try forex, you can join eToro. Their user interface is great for beginner.
8. Build your own business. If you loss your job during the recession, it might be time to build your own business. As Robert Kiyosaki said, if you want to be rich, don’t work for other people. You can start doing business online, because it is cheaper. Don’t know where to start? Try Key Avoy’s SiteSell, it will help you create your website and promote your website.
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Used Laptop Manuals
Ok you have shopped the internet and have made your purchase you saved hundreds of dollars on your used laptop, but you forgot to ask about the user manual or you’re not sure how it all works. You now have a laptop with all kind of new features but you are not sure on how to access them or get the most out of them. Don’t threat over it with today’s technology you can have answers in minutes.
Many of today’s laptop manufacturers publish their user manuals on line and are easily downloaded to your laptop in minutes. So how do you find these manuals well there are several ways you can locate them.
1. You can do a Google search just type in your make and model followed by manual.
2. You can go to the manufacturers’ home page and do a search for your models manual.
3. You could even contact the seller that you bought your laptop from and see if the will send you all the information they had on this particular laptop.
You have the user manual but you still can not find what you are looking for well relax you may not have gotten any support when you purchased the used laptop but you do have the internet Right? So get on line a do a search for forums under the make and model of your laptop and you now have access to a whole array of individuals who are normally ready and willing to help you out.
Did you know that many of the leading companies now have a full time staff and their responsible for monitoring these forums and assisting with providing answers to your questions? This is not a well known fact and the way I learned about it was from a friend of mine who is a true computer geek; and that is what he does for a living. I don’t want to mention who he is working for as the company tries to keep this quite, how else can they promote there extended support packages if they let every one know they can have the same information for free.
You might ask why they do this. Well the answer is they are trying to keep people happy with their laptops so they do not start telling every one how bad that the X-brand laptops are and taking credibility away from their product line. Keeping their laptop owners satisfied with their laptop is some of the best advertising that money will buy and they know this.
So just remember that you saved hundreds and you may have to do a little research, but with a few minutes work you can have the same information as if you were to have bought a new laptop.
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Prince Karim Aga Khan – A True Leader of Islam
11th July 2007 marks a landmark in the history of the Ismaili Muslim community, as this day marks the completion of the 50th year of Imamate of the leader of the Ismaili Muslim community, Prince Karim Aga Khan 1V. He is the current (49th) Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. His contribution in the field of education, medicine, architecture, social work, institution building, relief work, etc., is spectacular. He always tried to bring the positive image of Islam in front of others. His attractive personality has influenced many Muslim brothers to work for the welfare of the people. He is the direct descendant of Sir Aga Khan 111, whose contribution for the establishment of Pakistan can never be forgotten.
Prince Karim Aga Khan, the Aga Khan IV is the eldest son of Prince Aly Salman Khan and his wife, Princess Tajudowlah. He was born in Geneva, Switzerland on December 13, 1936. His brother name is Prince Amyn, and sister name is Princess Yasmin Aga Khan. The Aga Khan spent his childhood in Nairobi, Kenya, where his early education was done by private tutoring. The Aga Khan later attended the Institute le Rosey in Switzerland. He graduated from Harvard University in 1959 with a BA Honors Degree in Islamic history. As a modern leader of Islam, he always tried to emphasize to improve the lives of the Muslims.
Following the death of his grandfather, Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan, Prince Karim, at the age of 20, became the 49th Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims on 11 July 1957.
Upon becoming the Imam, the Aga Khan stated that he intended to continue the work his grandfather had pursued in building modern institutions to improve the quality of life of the Ismaili community. The main themes that the Aga Khan emphasized are development, education, interracial harmony, and faith in religion. He elaborated on this concept in a 2006 speech in Germany stating,
“The role and responsibility of an Imam, therefore, is both to interpret the faith to the community, and also to do all within his means to improve the quality, and security of their daily lives.” Throughout the early years of his Imamate, the Aga Khan continued his grandfather’s work through the establishment of institutions such as the Aga Khan hospital in Nairobi in 1958, and primary and secondary schools in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in the 1960s, The Aga Khan Hospital in Pakistan, and numerous educational institutions throughout the world. We can say that he is the leader of a common man. He is the King of the Muslim community. He always work for the betterment of the lives of the people of the third world country.
The Aga Khan has been particularly interested in the elimination of global poverty; eradication of illiteracy; the advancement of the status of women; the promotion of Islamic culture, music, art, and architecture, upgrading the economical status of the third world country, etc.
Prince Aga Khan always believes in building bridges between religions. He always tried to restore peace in the world and brought the positive image of Islam in the modern world.
In 1977, the Aga Khan established the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, a premier award recognizing excellence in architecture that encompasses contemporary design and social, historical, and environmental considerations. It is the largest architectural award in the world.
He is the founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the largest private development networks in the world, which works towards social, economic, and cultural development in Asia and Africa. The establishment of the AKDN brought under the same umbrella a number of development agencies and institutions that The Aga Khan’s humanitarian endeavors draw inspiration from ethics of compassion, generosity, sincerity, etc.
Few of the agencies of AKDN are as under:
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AAKAM) Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) Aga Khan Planning and Building Services (AKPBS) Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) Aga Khan University (AKU) The University of Central Asia (UCA) Focus Humanitarian Assistance (FOCUS), an affiliate of the AKDN, is responsible handling disasters. Recent example includes the massive earthquake in Pakistan, Oct 8, 2005. Prince Aga Khan team handled the prevailing problematic situation effectively.
He is also the Chairman of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, which he founded in 1977. This institute is one of the best Institutes, where different Islamic degrees programmes for our younger generations are being offered. The objective of IIS is to promote scholarship and learning of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as contemporary, and a better understanding of their relationship with other societies and faiths.
The Aga Khan has been recognized by several national and international organizations for his service to humanity. Few of them are as follows:
The Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has awarded him the title of His Highness on July 26, 1957. On August 12, 1957, the Sultan of Zanzibar invested the title of Brilliant Star of Zanzibar. It was his first visit to Pakistan with his wife when the President of Pakistan granted the title of Nishan-e-Imtiaz on January 15, 1970.
The World Monuments Fund honored the Aga Khan IV with its prestigious Hadrian Award for his vigorous and fruitful efforts to preserve and revitalize historic cities in Islamic world on October 28, 1996 at New York.
In 2003, he was named Knight Commander in the Order of the British Empire (KBE) “for services to international development, especially in Asia and Africa, and to UK-French relations.” In 2005, he was awarded the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Philanthropy, the 2005 Die Quadriga and the 2005 Vincent Scully Prize. He was also named Honorary Companion of the Order of Canada. His Highness has been awarded honorary degrees by universities in Pakistan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He has also received numerous awards and prizes from various professional organisations in recognition of his work in architecture and the conservation of historic buildings. There are around more than 18 million followers of Prince Aga Khan throughout the world. Whatever he has done for boosting the economy of Pakistan by investing in to various sectors like hotel industry, banking, etc., are laudable. His Highness the Aga Khan donated $50-million to support rehabilitation, socio-economic development, and earthquake-preparedness in areas of the North West Frontier Province and Azad Jammu and Kashmir affected by the 8 October 2005 shock. Prince Aga Khan provided a combination of financial and technical support to the urban and rural communities in high-mountain, seismically sensitive areas in Pakistan, Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia. There are many schools, colleges and universities in Pakistan as well, which were created by him for the development of intellects in Pakistan.
Scholars have called his community, the Shia Ismaili Muslims, the most progressive, organized, schooled and financially well-off sect within Islam.
Today, he is working all over the world to eradicate the social problems. His basic concern is of Muslim brothers and sisters, for whom he works day and night for their upliftment. He is creating a positive image of Islam globally for which we salute him.
He is truly the leader of Islam in this modern world. Wish him a very happy Golden Jubilee.
Munir Moosa Sewani is one of the famous, prominent and creative names in the field of Education since 8 years. He is a Master Trainer In Special Education, Post Graduate, Teacher Educator and a Teacher. He is a Freelance Writer and Photographer too. He is an author of the famous self-published storybook for children named as “The MORAL STORIES FOR CHILDREN” and has also written Biology course book for Secondary Classes. He has written almost more than 30 articles on social, health, educational and cultural issues, which are internationally recognized and published on most of the famous world wide websites, magazines and newspapers. He is also a Social worker, private tutor, career counselor, musician, lyrics writer and have multi- dimensional talents. His future plan is to write dozens of informative books and articles and to work for education and media too.
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Do You Want To Build Your Own Wind Generator?
You’ll be very happy to know that you can do just that. You just need the right DIY plans to do it. You can save thousands of dollars from what you would pay if you bought a wind generator. Did you know that a purchased wind generator can cost as much as $2500? You can actually build your own for under $100.
What Should You Be Looking For In DIY Windmill Generator Plans?
- Easy to ready & easy to follow plans.
- The plans must create a generator that can produce over 1000 watts of power.
- The supplies needed should cost less than $100.
- The supplies should all be material that is readily available.
- Must be easy to build.
- The generator built should be tough so it can endure the Winter months.
FAQ About Wind Generators
1. How will I know how much power production I need?
You should be aim for about 10 kilowatt hours per day but you can probably get by with much less than that. Some conservative people run their home on only 3 kilowatt hours per day.
2. How do I calculate how much power I’ll be producing with my generator?
(Wind Speed ^3) (Blade Diameter ^2) x .00478
Wind Speed as measured in miles per hour & Blade Diameter as measured in feet.
For example if your wind power is 10 mph on average and your blade is 8 feet in diameter then you would calculate your system’s power like this:
(10 X 10 X 10) (8 X 
X .00478. That works out to 1000 X 64 X .00478 which works out to 305 watts. Multiply that by 24 hours to get your kilowatt hours per day. Such as 305 X 24 = 7320 which is 7.3 kilowatt hours per day.
As you can see from this equation as wind power is cubed it is the most important variable in how much power you create with your windmill.
3. Should I build one large wind generator or many small ones?
Usually it’s much easier to build smaller wind generators. It will probably be much easier for you to build 3 small wind generators than one huge one.
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You are very special
God’s gift to the world
Filled with His Spirit
Wise with His Word
You are happily harnessed
Captivated by God’s calling
To sin not falling
To His Spirit joyously yielding
The sword of His Word wielding
Your sorrows to God are known
Though through them you’ve grown
Learning in Christ you have a home
You’re never ever alone.
So when your mind wants to roam
And your heart wants to moan
Hold on to God’s unchanging hand
He’ll lead you into your own
Your promised possession
Your personal inheritance
His fullness and blessing
Just keep believing and pressing
Praying until something happens
Maintain a glorious countenance.
Settle for nothing less
Than God’s ultimate best
Continue to believe, as you have
For the desires of your heart
Trust in your heavenly Father
From Him don’t depart
Remain on God’s easel
You’re a wonderful work of art
Be patient and let God complete
That which He did start.
Embrace the process
Guard your heart.
Let patience have its perfect work
And the Shepherd of your soul satisfy
For you will no longer cry
Nor wonder and ask why
For He who sits high above in the sky
Shall show Himself strong and soon reply
Answering each prayer
Revealing to you why
Fulfilling each promise
Making wrongs right
Clarifying confusing traumas
Giving you abundantly more
Settling life’s dramas.
For this is your year
The year of God’s favor
A time of His Presence and peace
An experience to savor
To embrace
To cherish
To hold dear to your heart
The floodgates of heaven are open
Let the celebration now start!
Child of Destiny
Called by the Spirit
Yesterday’s is gone
A new day has come
With the fire of My Spirit
You now shall burn and run
Taking your testimony forth
Going into the nations
Boldly arising without hesitation
For the finances shall flow
All fear shall go
Newfound confidence you’ll know
Even better however
Is My power and authority
Which is yours by faith
Now grab it!
Use it!
Give it to the nations
Let God arise
And remove all limitations!
The Dream-Maker is here
In His glory He’s come
To take away the dull
And make life more fun
To cause you to arise
To not despise
Even to remove the scales
From your eyes
Imparting spiritual vision
A burden for the nations
A yearning for revival
And divine impartation
So think it not strange
As I the Lord come suddenly
For this is My time
For you to come away
Take refuge in Me
I am your hiding place
Come rest in My love
Please seek My face
For there is no end
To my divine grace
It’s yours for the taking
To birth a great awakening
To resurrect the dead
To effect every heart and head
A divine turnaround has come
A spiritual outpouring will follow
And eternal joys will replace
All of your past sorrows.
Jesus is My Name
Yesterday, today and forever the same
Steadily and consistently here for you
Always understanding and welcoming too.
Happy days are here!
Says the Lover of your soul
The Holy Spirit’s touch makes you whole
His Word solidifies and stabilizes your soul
In the Church, Christ’s body, you’ll discover your role
With which you’ll arise anew, anointed and go
In a new anointing and dimension begin to flow.
Be a princess of purity and giver of agape love
Through childlike faith you’ll fully receive
All you wish for and dream of
Gifts that can only come from above.
So sorrow not in the delay
For something good
Is soon coming your way!
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Paul’s compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul has served in many war-torn, impoverished and tsunami stricken regions of the earth. His organization Dream-Maker Ministries is building dreams, breaking limitations and reviving nations.
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Are you thinking about purchasing your first pet hermit crab? If so, there are several things you need to know about hermit crabs before you decide to bring them home to be your pets. While you will need to do a great deal of research in order to provide your hermit crab with the best living environment possible, here are some of the basics involved with hermit crab care.
Obtaining the Right Temperature
Before you even bring your hermit crabs home, you need to set up a home that will allow your new pet to stay happy, healthy and comfortable. Namely, your hermit crab will need a home that never falls below 72 degrees Fahrenheit. If your hermit crab is consistently exposed to lower temperatures, it could die. Similarly, if the temperatures are too high, it can become overheated and die a slow and painful death. Recognizing an overheated hermit crab is relatively simple, as it will start to emit a musty smell and may actually start to discharge a brown liquid.
Creating the Proper Humidity Levels
Hermit crabs also require a certain level of humidity in their homes. Ideally, your hermit crab’s home should be maintain at least 70% humidity. The goal is to create a tropical feel within your hermit crab’s habitat. Therefore, the moister the better. You can help keep the habitat moist by squirting the inside of the tank with water on a frequent basis.
Making it Cozy
Your hermit crab habitat is also going to require the right substrate, which is the substance you use to line the bottom of the terrarium. You will need to keep a fairly thick level of substrate in your tank so your hermit crabs can bury themselves deep inside. At the same time, you will need to use an under-tank heater in order to maintain the proper temperature. Therefore, you don’t want to make the substrate so thick that the heater isn’t able to properly warm up the habitat.
Decorating the Tank
When it comes to hermit crabs, you can have quite a bit of fun with decorating the tank. Hermit crabs love to play, to hide, and to climb. Therefore, they will enjoy pretty much anything you put in the tank. Dried wood, driftwood, sand-blasted grapevines, and plastic plants are all good options. Hermit crabs also enjoy climbing up plastic reptile ladders and some have even been known to roll around in plastic hamster balls! Of course, you will also want to put plenty of shells and other items that your hermit crab can wear as a shell. After all, half the fun of owning a hermit crab is watching what he will wear next!
Giving it a Friend
When you decide to keep a hermit crab as a pet, you are actually deciding to purchase at least two of them. Despite the name “hermit,” these crabs like to be around other hermit crabs. In fact, in the wild, they often stick together in packs of 100. In addition, some research has indicated that a hermit crab without a friend is more likely to become sick and even to die. Therefore, it is best to include at least two in your tank.
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You have the occasional argument. Sometimes you feel frustrated, and you have that uneasy sense that everything is not as it should be. Is your relationship in trouble? The answer may not be obvious. Take this quiz to measure the overall state of your relationship and highlight the trouble spots.
1. When you have an argument, is it about a specific issue, or is it about your partner’s character? A specific issue would be, “You forgot to take out the garbage last night,” while “you never remember anything,” is a generalized character assassination.
2. Do you have more conflict or less conflict when the two of you get time alone together? Do a “date night” or a few days away renew your relationship, or create more stress?
3. Is there physical violence in your relationship? Have you come close to physical violence? Are there threats of physical violence?
4. How often does the thought that you would rather be with someone else pass through your mind?
5. Take one minute to write a list of what you like and what you dislike about your partner. How many “likes” and how many “dislikes” are on your list?
6. Do you seriously question your partner’s faithfulness?
7. Do you have arguments about sex?
8. In times of emergency or grief – such as when a relative becomes ill or dies, do you and your partner pull together?
9. If you could turn the clock back to the day you first met your partner, would you choose a different direction for your life?
10. If you won the lottery, would you be overjoyed to share the blessing with your partner, or would you wish it were all yours?
Physical violence or threats are the biggest danger signs for your relationship and for your personal safety. If they are present, get professional help TODAY.
The following are all danger signs for your relationship. If several are present, your relationship is in real trouble:
- character assassination
- fantasizing often about being with someone else
- not having ready access to a list of your partner’s great qualities
- doubts of faithfulness
- serious sexual incompatibility
- lack of mutual support in times of crisis
- a feeling of being stuck or obligated by the relationship
Question #2 offers hope that your relationship may be much sounder than it appears. Conflict in your relationship may be primarily a reflection of the stress in your individual lives.
Often, partners redirect frustration and anger about unrelated events toward each other. For example, your boss yelled at you, and you yell at your partner. This unconscious redirection is a behavior that can be overcome through conscious attention, and is not a reflection on the overall quality of your relationship. If you and your partner are loving and supportive toward each other in relatively stress-free situations, you likely have a basis for working through your other issues.
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** Today is your day to dance lightly with life. It really is. – Jonathan Lockwood Huie **
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Imagine the noise, the crowd is going wild, the smell of fresh cooked hot dogs, roasted peanuts, and popcorn is everywhere! Where are you? Palm Springs Stadium is where you should be, completely losing yourself in the joy of one of America’s favorite past times — baseball. It has formed teams annually, with returning players helping to earn the love of fans all over. They play baseball and collect toys among many other things. Most recently was their “Christmas in July” game that requested the help of fans to gather loads of toys to be sent to Toys for Tots for Christmas. With the help of their mascot, Rocky the Ram, and all the “power fans”, dozens of toys were gathered to give. The Palm Springs Power compete in the Southern California Collegiate Baseball Association, which consists of six teams – East L.A. Dodgers, So Cal Bears (Fontana), California Glory (Ontario), Fire (Orange County), and Saints (Dominguez Hills).
Palm Springs Power Baseball
This power baseball reaches out to the community at large, and offers an activity involving good family fun and enjoyment for everyone. Here you are able to see some terrific baseball players and some great baseball action! They are often found raising money, planning toy drives, or donating to the community. The power baseball players want to their community to be strong, happy and taken care of. The doors are open to everyone, young, old, single, married, kids or not — they just want more power fans to rock the stadium and raise the cheers!
Last season was a fabulous year for them, and they ended the season on a good note with a great finish of 37-11. This improved their 4 year overall record to 137 wins and only 59 losses giving them an awesome percentage of .700. For those of you that love and enjoy one of America’s favorite sports, here at Palm Springs Power Baseball there is fun, food, and entertainment to be had for all. You get to see new players in a new season, giving some of their best to the sport as well as returning players that have become favorites of the power fans over the years. With the help of the fans, power baseball has rapidly become a popular way to enjoy the baseball season with an emphasis on community and fun.
With returning manager, Estevan Valencia having signed on for the 2008 season, a familiar face will be there to ensure a great season including new and old players as well as the most important factor of new and old power fans. The fans here are encouraged to participate in the games by giving support for their home team and by enjoying themselves for the duration of the season.
Whether you are a local resident or a traveling visitor to Palm Springs, you are welcome at the Palm Springs Stadium. You, your family, your friends, and neighbors. Come out and show your support for Palm Springs Power Baseball and for the men and women trying to build a community sport, community togetherness, and community fun! Join the fun and proudly carry your title of power fan in the 2008 season.
Elaine Stewart – Palm Springs Real Estate Agent
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