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Ham Making Tips How To Make Ham
Of the many available preserved meats, Ham is one of the easiest to make. Ham has become one of the favorite dinner meats no doubt partly because of how easy it is to cook, serve and keep stored for future cooking opportunities. Done correctly, making your own ham can save you money, whilst also providing you the opportunity to create your own unique and delicious flavor.
There are many different ways to make ham but here is a simple tried and tested method you can start using to produce ham at home right away. In a nutshell, you make Ham by soaking a portion of pork, typically the upper portion of the hind legs, in salt brine solution for a length of time which is usually a function of its weight depending and then either cooking and/or smoking it.
Some people prefer to use the loin or parts of it to make ham.Simple though the process is, it can be ready to eat very quickly or can undergo 'curing' that lasts for months. (Curing is the process that gives ham its pleasing pink color while also protecting from botulism and other disease causing organisms.)
Here's a useful ham making tip worth noting...
Don't freeze the meat you plan to use to make the ham because freezing modifies the cell structure such that the salt brine is not able to be absorbed properly. The meat you plan to use to make the ham must be able to absorb salt, spices and undergo the curing process.
A dry rubbing method can be used as well but most people find using liquid brine a far simpler process.
Here's a handy brine recipe:
Brine Recipe
4 litres of Water
1 cup of Pickling Salt
1/4 cup of Sugar
1/3 cup of Prague #1 (Cure)
1 teaspoon of Pickling Spice
1/2 teaspoon of Cloves
Cool the brine to about 40F before placing the meat in it and keep it close to that temperature during the brining process.
The meat is then removed from the brine, rinsed and then placed in water at 170F. Hold the meat there until its internal temperature gets to about 155F, this usually takes about an hour for a fair sized piece of meat.
Cool the ham in cold water for about 30 minutes after cooking and then put in the fridge overnight.
For added flavor you can go on to smoke the ham for anything from 5 to 24 hours.
Remember to store your ham in the fridge after you're done.
Enjoy eating your ham!
Regional Cuisine: As American As Apple Pie
We love baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet – or so an old ad for Chevrolet tells us. Apple pie is as American as… well.. apple pie. If baseball is the All-American sport, then apple pie is the all-American dessert. And while the internet and book stores have spread the recipes far and wide, there are classic apple desserts in every region that are characteristic of the cuisine for that area. Wherever Johnny Appleseed spread orchards, there are recipes that make use of other regional ingredients and traditions to create unique desserts with apples and – whatever!
If you think of apple pie as having two crusts and a filling of apples combined with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, some of the regional variations may surprise you. Apple cobbler, apple pandowdy, apple puff, apple crisp, apple brown betty are all variations of apple pie in different regions. The prevailing apple recipes for any region may be affected by the variety of apple that’s hardiest and most popular in that area, as well as the style of cuisine that’s prevalent.
In New England, for instance, most apple recipes call for Pippins, Granny Smith’s or other firm fleshed, sweet varieties of apple that cook up well and lose little moisture when being baked. In Maine, it’s not uncommon to find blueberries in your apple pie. In Massachusetts, cranberry apple pie is a favorite. In Vermont, the apples may be sweetened with honey or maple syrup. And in many restaurants on Cape Cod, rather than vanilla ice cream, your piping hot slice of heaven will be served topped with a slice of melting cheese.
In the Southern states, with their predilection for creamy, lightly spiced foods, the most common apple pie recipes include Apple Cream Pie (made with sour cream) and Apple Bourbon Pie, with raisins soaked in bourbon. Raisins soaked in rum are another popular addition to ‘apple pie’ in the South, especially in New Orleans. Other additions include rhubarb, diced peaches and walnuts.
Midwestern Apple Pie is the classic apple pie – two flaky crusts packed with thick, sweet, juicy apple slices mounded high and vented to let the fragrant steam escape. In Kansas or Missouri, your apple pie will satisfy any purist – served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that melts into the syrupy filling and adds the perfect touch of creaminess to the mix.
In the South and Southwest you’ll find deep-fried apple pie, a variation that matches melt-in-your-mouth flaky fried crust with sweet, diced apples in a syrupy sauce. And in Pennsylvania, the home of the Pennsylvania Dutch, Apple Crumb Pie and Apple Pandowdy take the place of Apple Pie a la Mode on most restaurant menus.
As American as Apple Pie … from coast to coast, Americans have done what they do best – taken a classic and adapted it to suit the ingredients and tastes that surround them. Whether you top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a dollop of whipped cream or a slice of sharp cheddar, there’s no other food that comes close to being the All-American dessert.
Importance Of Cash Control
Cash is a vital component of any profit-generating organization. An organization's assets generate revenue, which in turn generates cash inflows. These cash inflows are used for several purposes: to pay creditors, compensate employees, reward shareholders, provide asset replacement, and provide for growth.
Cash is unique because it's the single asset that is readily convertible into any other type of asset. Therefore, it's also the most widely desired asset. However, cash is also the asset that is most susceptible to fraud and abuse. Therefore, management has to ensure that adequate controls and safeguards are in place to eliminate any unauthorized transactions with cash.
Fortunately, there are ways management can safeguard the cash generated by its organization. Each of the following methods will help an organization prevent losses due to human error or theft:
• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Segregation of duties over cash handling
• Accountability for cash shortages
• Authorized cash disbursement
• Internal audits
Monthly Bank Reconciliation. Monthly bank reconciliation will help ensure that the amount of cash generated by an organization is consistent with bank records. In addition, an independent review of the reconciliation by management will provide an additional safeguard. Independent verification of bank reconciliation acts as a check to make sure the reconciliation was done properly and ensures there is no abuse of the organization's cash.
Segregation of Duties Over Cash Handling. Every organization must make sure that there is adequate segregation of duties over cash handling. Separating the duties of cash receipts and disbursements prevents an individual from committing and concealing embezzlement.
Accountability for Cash Shortages. Management should hold supervisors accountable for cash shortages. If supervisors know that they'll be held accountable for a cash shortage, they'll be motivated to keep a close eye on how cash is used within their departments.
Authorized Cash Disbursement. Management should allow cash to be disbursed only through checks issued by authorized signers, which will provide a method for tracking cash usage. In addition, your organization should require signatures on all checks in order for them to be valid.
Internal Audits. Every organization should arrange to have internal audits conducted on a regular basis. Whether the auditors come from an internal audit staff or an outside auditing firm, auditing an organization's accounting system can identify how effective and accurate the operation is and whether or not any improvements need to be made.
ESTABLISHING A QUICKBOOKS CONTROL ENVIRONMENT
QuickBooks allows more than one user to access company files. (Conceptually, an unlimited number of users may have access to the company's data files, but only five users may work with the data at the same time.) When multiple users will have access to the company's QuickBooks data files, it generally is necessary to create a control environment that protects the data from unauthorized use. For example, some users may not need access to sensitive payroll data, while others may not need access to accounts receivable and sales information.
One of the best ways to prevent errors when posting transactions in QuickBooks is to limit access to specified users. If passwords and access permissions are not assigned, users have unlimited access to all areas in QuickBooks. When setting up QuickBooks, one user should be designated as the QuickBooks Administrator.
The QuickBooks Administrator has unlimited access to all areas of QuickBooks and assigns passwords and access permissions to other users. The name and password for the QuickBooks Administrator can be set up by selecting "Set Up Users" from the "Company" menu. The QuickBooks Administrator must be set up before any other users can be set up. Although QuickBooks does not require the use of passwords, the QuickBooks Administrator should set up and use a password since anyone logging in to the company's QuickBooks files as the administrator has full access to all areas in QuickBooks. After setting up a name and password, the QuickBooks Administrator should click the "Closing Date" button in the "User List" window and enter the date through which books are closed in the "Accounting" preferences dialog box. The administrator can also password-protect the closing date (requires single-user mode). When this feature is enabled, QuickBooks requires users to enter the password before they can make changes to periods that have been closed.
The QuickBooks Administrator is the only user who can:
• Set up other users.
• Change other users' access permissions.
• Set up a company file using the "EasyStep Interview."
• Change company information (such as company name, address, fiscal year, tax year, tax form, and federal identification number).
• Change company preferences.
• Condense data.
• Import and export data.
• Apply for QuickBooks Merchant Account Services.
Note: Since the QuickBooks Administrator has the ability to password-protect the entire company's files, has access to all accounting functions, and assigns access to all other users, the company should carefully consider whom to select as administrator. The person selected should have an understanding of the importance of this position on the internal control of the company. Some companies designate the controller or Chief Financial Officer as the QuickBooks Administrator because those individuals normally do not have direct interaction with the software.
The QuickBooks Administrator can set up additional users and specify the areas to which each person has access. To do so, select "Company" from the menu bar and "Set Up Users." Then click the "Add User" button in the "User List" window. Assign a user name and password for the new user. Even though QuickBooks does not require the use of passwords, each user should be set up with a password that must be used when logging in to the company's QuickBooks file. (An unlimited number of users can be added, but only five can have access to the company's data file at the same time.)
After setting up the user name and password, the administrator then specifies whether the user will have access to selected areas of QuickBooks or all areas of QuickBooks. The user should not be given access to all areas of QuickBooks since that permission essentially establishes a second administrator allowing users to access the following:
• Sales and accounts receivable.
• Purchases and accounts payable.
• Checking and credit cards.
• Inventory.
• Time tracking.
• Payroll and employees.
• Sensitive accounting activities such as bank transfers, general journal entries, and online banking.
• Sensitive financial reports.
• Changing or deleting transactions.
• Changing closed transactions.
Note: Even if users need access to most of the preceding areas, they should not be allowed to change closed transactions.
Rather than giving users access to all areas of QuickBooks, the QuickBooks Administrator should give users access to selected areas. In that case, the QuickBooks Administrator specifies whether the user should be given no access, full access, or selective access to each individual area listed in the preceding paragraph. If the user is given selective access in a particular area, the QuickBooks Administrator also must specify whether the user can (a) create transactions only, (b) create and print transactions and forms, or (c) create transactions and create reports.
Sensitive Accounting Activities. Users generally should not be given access to sensitive accounting activities. Such activities include:
• Maintaining the chart of accounts.
• Working in the account register for balance sheet accounts.
• Reconciling accounts.
• Making journal entries.
• Using the "Accountant's Review."
• Transferring funds between accounts.
• Using online banking.
• Creating budgets.
• Printing registers.
• Condensing data.
Even if users are given full or selective access to sensitive accounting activities, they cannot create financial reports (with the exception of the "Payroll Report") or change or delete previously recorded transactions. Those permissions must be assigned separately, as discussed in the following paragraphs. The QuickBooks Administrator generally should be the only user with access to sensitive accounting activities.
Sensitive Financial Reports. Users generally should not be given access to sensitive financial reports (such as the balance sheet, profit and loss reports, budget reports, cash flow reports, income tax reports, and audit trail reports). That access allows users to create all reports and graphs available in QuickBooks. However, even users with access to reports cannot change or delete transactions included in the reports. That permission must be assigned separately, as discussed in the following paragraph. The QuickBooks Administrator generally should be the only user with access to sensitive financial reports.
Changing and Deleting Transactions. Even if QuickBooks users have full access in a particular area, they cannot change or delete transactions in that area unless they are given that permission in the "Changing or Deleting Transactions" window. For example, a user with full access in the sales and accounts receivable area cannot change invoices or sales receipts unless they are given permission to change or delete transactions. However, even if users do not have permission to change or delete transactions, they can change or delete transactions they entered in the current QuickBooks session so that quickly identified data entry errors can be corrected. Users that are given permission to change or delete transactions can alter transactions only in areas in which they have access. For example, users that have access to the inventory area but not to the payroll area cannot alter payroll transactions even if they have permission to change or delete transactions. The QuickBooks Administrator generally should be the only user with permission to change or delete historical transactions.
If a user is given permission to change or delete transactions in areas in which they have access, the "Changing or Deleting Transactions" window also asks whether the user should be able to change or delete transactions recorded before the closing date. The QuickBooks Administrator always should deny users access to such transactions by selecting "No" in response to that question. Even when "No" is selected, users can view prior-period transactions in QuickBooks areas to which they have access. If "Yes" is selected and the administrator sets a password, the user will be required to enter the password.
Viewing Data. QuickBooks allows the QuickBooks Administrator to limit a user's access to creating sensitive financial reports or creating and printing sensitive reports. Companies can use this feature to allow the Controller, Chief Financial Officer, or another person independent of the accounting function the ability to oversee the accounting operations. Because many companies frequently have small accounting staffs, this increased oversight can mitigate some of the risk to the system of internal control created by having limited segregation of duties.
German Diet - Lose 15 Pounds Fast
German diet will help you to lose 15 pounds fast and easy. This diet was developed by German nutrition experts for overweight women to solve their health problems fast and safe. Using this German diet you will be able to lose 15 pounds in 13 days.
This diet is very simple but it won't totally remove feeling of hunger, you will still feel easy feeling of hunger. If you agree to suffer from time to time from hunger to reach your goals, this diet is for you. On the other hand you will feel energy awakening in yourself, use it for physical activity or to do some physical exercises.
Here is the diet plan:
Monday
Breakfast: 1 cup of black coffee or tea without sugar and 1 small toast made of black bread.
Lunch: 2 boiled eggs, 80 g of spinach mixed with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and 1 tomato.
Dinner: 100 g of boiled chicken breast without skin, 150 g of vegetable salad made of tomatoes and green onions mixed with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
Tuesday
Breakfast: a cup of black coffee or tea without sugar and 1 small toast made of black bread.
Lunch: 200 g of salad made of tomatoes and white cabbage mixed with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 1 orange or 2 mandarins, 1 big apple or a few plums.
Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, 200 g of boiled chicken meat without skin, 80 g of green salad.
Wednesday
Breakfast: 1 cup of black coffee or tea without sugar and 1 small toast made of black bread.
Lunch: 1 boiled egg, 200 g of boiled carrots mixed with one teaspoon of vegetable oil, 100 g of low-fat cheese.
Dinner: 250 g of salad made of apple, mandarin, banana, pear or any other fruit.
Thursday
Breakfast: 1 glass of natural apple juice.
Lunch: 250 g of fried (fry without oil) or boiled fish, 1 tomato, 1 apple.
Dinner: 150 g of vegetable salad made of any vegetables and mixed with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil or lemon juice.
Friday
Breakfast: 1 glass of natural carrot juice.
Lunch: 200 g of roast chicken (without oil), 100 g of vegetable salad made of any vegetables.
Dinner: 2 boiled eggs, 100 g of carrot salad made of boiled carrots mixed with lemon juice.
Saturday
Breakfast: a cup of tea without sugar and 1 small toast made of black bread.
Lunch: 200 g of fried (without oil) beef, 150 g of salad made of white cabbage mixed with lemon juice.
Dinner: 100 g of carrots mixed with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 150 g of low-fat cheese.
Sunday
Breakfast: a cup tea without sugar and 1 small toast made of black bread.
Lunch: 200 g of boiled chicken without skin.
Dinner: 300 g of any fruits (apples, pears, plums, oranges, etc.).
For other 6 days repeat the diet plan beginning from day 2.
It is necessary to follow German diet as it is without changing sequence of dishes or menu. It is recommended to consume a big glass of water before each meal.
If you think that you will be able to follow this diet plan and it is very easy for you, try another German diet which will help you to lose pounds amazingly fast but it is still recommended to try 1 German diet plan which is above.
It is very simple but it's a monotonous diet. Here it is:
Every day it is necessary to eat 4-5 apples, 1 orange, 80 g of low-fat chicken, 2 small toasts made of black bread or 2 small slices of black bread. Duration of this diet is 2 weeks.
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Attaining The Perfect Golf Swing
The game of golf has a Holy Grail, a mythical thing that everyone is searching for but nobody ever seems to find: the perfect golf swing. The reason for this is simply that there is no such thing as a perfect golf swing. Each person is different, and so the swing style that is right for them will vary somewhat. However, there are a few basics that when applied can dramatically improve your golf swing.
There is no doubt that a professional golf swing is at the heart of the game and it is not possible to expect to play a reasonably good game of golf if one is not able to produce a consistent and good professional golf swing. Golf specific exercises play a key role in helping any golfer dramatically improve on their game quicker and perfect various aspects of their game much more rapidly, such as the golf swing plane.
The Swing Plane
The swing plane represents the path on which your golf club should travel upon during the swing. A good swing plane is vital if you want to be a consistent golfer. The idea that separates the high handicapper and low handicapper is usually the ability to rotate your body, keeping the club on a consistent swing plane.
One of the easiest ways to analyze your swing plane is have someone film you. A more high tech way to assist you in correcting your swing plane is a laser light that fits onto the end of the club handle. A swing trainer can also help you with your swing plane. Don't try to force the club into the correct swing plane, as this is counter-productive.
Swing Speed
When it comes to swing speed some players just cannot swing the golf club very quickly. It takes an optimum level of strength to produce a high enough swing speed to hit the ball the correct distances. Using a golf training club is one of the most effective ways to increase golf swing speed and power. The Speed Stik Golf Swing Trainer is one of the better golf swing trainers available on the market today.
Developing core strength is important for increasing golf power levels and swing speed, which is why the proper exercise is also very important to improving your swing.
Swing Exercises
When you are implementing a golf fitness exercise into your golf swing improvement program, you must be able to place the body in the correct starting position of the exercise. It is a proven fact that muscles used in the golf swing that are not exercised and conditioned on a regular basis with the correct exercise will usually not respond to the correct golfing techniques.
Most of the touring pros are now using exercise for golf to strengthen their swing and have seen their driving distance go way up. I can’t tell you how many golfers have emailed me telling me their amazing improvements in power, distance and accuracy from using exercise for golf to strengthen their swing.
The power exercise in the golf swing can also tremendously improve on the enjoyment of the game by eliminating pain, even as your body is strengthened to play a better game. Failure to execute a proper golf swing has even been responsible for numerous nagging injuries many golfers suffer, which further hampers their game.
So there you have it. There is no Holy Grail, no perfect golf swing, but there are three fundamental improvements that can be made: in the swing plane, swing speed, and regularly engaging in swing exercises. If you are careful to pay attention to each of these three aspects of swing training, you are sure to see significant improvements in your golf game.
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Thank You Notes - Etiquette and Wording Samples
Yes, we all love to receive gifts, and weddings are a perfect occasion for gift-giving, as friends and loved ones customarily honor the commitment of the newly betrothed by showering them with wedding gifts. As the happy couple, just remember to always feel privileged - not entitled. Approach thank-you notes with as much thought and organization as the rest of your wedding planning process.
Rules & Etiquette
Send thank you notes to acknowledge everything from place settings to gifts of time or talent. Remember - a separate, handwritten note must be sent for each wedding present or act of kindness. Start sending thank yous as soon as gifts arrive, even if it is before your wedding (but make sure to use your maiden name). Gifts that you receive on your big day should be followed up with a thank you note no later than one month after you return from your honeymoon (now you can use your new last name). To ease the process, keep track of wedding gifts and thank-you cards on the same list of names and addresses used for your invitations. Personalize the thank you cards by ordering them with your monogram or with a picture from your big day on the front.
What to Say - Wording Samples
Thank you notes are written and signed by one person but should express the gratitude of both the bride and the groom. ("Mike and I sincerely appreciated...") Make direct reference to the gift itself. For monetary gifts, indicate how the money will be used; whether to mention the amount given is optional. Here are some suggested wording examples to get you started:
To a close friend or relative:
Dearest Aunt Sandy,
Thank you so much for the generous gift. As you know, John and I have been saving for a new home and your contribution will help greatly. We cannot wait to have you over for a housewarming party very soon! Thanks again for thinking of us and for sharing in our special day.
To a more distant friend, relative or business colleague:
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lee,
Thank you so much for the lovely vase. It will go beautifully on our kitchen table, and Meghan and I will think of you each time we use it. Thanks again for sharing our joy.
To someone who could not make it to the wedding but still sent a gift:
Dear Denise & Chris,
Thank you both very much for completing our sterling place setting collection. Martin and I look forward to using it at every special dinner we host. We truly missed you both on our special day and look forward to seeing you soon.
To someone who was not invited to the wedding but sent a gift anyway:
Dear Lorie & Mike,
Thank you both so much for the thoughtful gift certificate. Amanda and I look forward to purchasing new appliances for our kitchen with it. Thanks again for thinking of us during this special time in our lives.
For more stationery advice, visit the complete wedding invitation and stationery guide at Elegala.com - Elegant Galas Made Simple.
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7 Days Rice Diet Plan - Lose Pounds Quickly
Here is 7 days rice diet plan which will help you to lose pounds quickly.
This diet should be used minimum for 3 days and maximum for 2 weeks. Beginning from day 3 you will lose 1,5 pounds a day.
In this diet it is recommended to use unclean brown rice for all dishes.
1 day:
Breakfast: an apple, rice (80 g of dry grains) mixed with one tablespoon of lemon juice. Green herbal tea without sugar.
Lunch: vegetable soup, vegetable 150 g of salad made of different vegetables except tomatoes , 80 g of boiled rice mixed with one teaspoon of vegetable or olive oil.
Dinner: vegetable broth, 80 g of boiled rice with 2 big carrots.
2 day:
Breakfast: an orange, 80 g of boiled rice mixed with one teaspoon of low-fat sour cream .
Lunch: vegetable broth with boiled vegetables and 80 g of rice.
Dinner: repeat lunch of day 2.
3 day:
Breakfast: a pear and 80 g of boiled rice.
Lunch: vegetable broth, salad made of cucumbers mixed with one teaspoon of vegetable oil, 80 g of rice with mushrooms fried on olive oil.
Dinner: vegetable broth, 80 g of boiled rice with white cabbage.
4 day:
Breakfast: fruit salad with 2 tablespoons of rice flakes, 80 g of rice mixed with low-fat milk or cream.
Lunch: vegetable broth, 80 g of boiled rice with radish and carrots.
Dinner: vegetable broth, 80 g of rice mixed with 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds.
5 day:
Breakfast: 80 g of boiled rice with grapes.
Lunch: vegetable soup, 150 g of vegetable salad made of different vegetables except tomatoes , 80 g of boiled rice mixed with one teaspoon of vegetable or olive oil.
Dinner: vegetable broth, 80 g of boiled rice with 2 oranges.
6 day:
Breakfast: 80 g of rice with 2 dates, 4 walnuts and 1 pear.
Lunch: a vegetable broth, salad made of cucumbers mixed with one teaspoon of vegetable oil, 80 g of rice with mushrooms fried on olive oil.
Dinner: a vegetable broth, 80 g of boiled rice with 1-2 apples, a cup of tea with one teaspoon of honey.
7 day:
Breakfast: 80 g of boiled rice with an apple and a pear,1 glass of fat-free organic yogurt, a cup of tea without sugar.
Lunch: vegetable broth, a portion of green salad, 80 g of boiled rice with 1 tomato and green string beans.
Dinner: vegetable broth, 80 g of boiled rice with 2 big carrots.
The dinner should be not later than 7 p.m. and it is also recommended to drink a big glass of water before each meal. Try not to consume any liquids during 1,5 - 2 hours after each meal.
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What's For Lunch?
As an entrepreneur, I'm always intrigued by small businesses, home-based or not, that exceed the expectations of their customers in a big way.
Let me tell you about one of them.
Recently I spent some time with my daughter in her college town of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. We were spending the day getting her apartment ready for her return to school in the fall. When it was time for lunch, she wanted to take me to a restaurant in the small town of Northport, just to the north of Tuscaloosa.
Northport is one of those typical southern small towns whose downtown area has been converted into a delightfully quaint shopping area. Central to it is a restaurant called City cafe.
What an experience.
We arrived at the location at 11:30 a.m. Typically I like going to restaurants for lunch at that time so that one can "beat the rush." I commented on this to my daughter before we arrived; she just laughed.
When we walked in, I understood why. I faced a room with
- a lunch counter to the left (full)
- booths to the right (full) and
- a line that stretched all the way to the back wall and then circled around.
Like visitors to Disney World, we automatically took our place at the end of the line. Then I began to look toward the front of the line and realized that it continued on into another room (which I couldn't see). So I asked my daughter, "where is the FRONT of this line?"
Her response - "you'll see."
Sheesh!
So I began to look around at the diners surrounding me. Their plates were piled high with what can only be described as "down home Southern cooking." And the diners themselves? A quick glance around the room told me that this establishment attracted customers from every walk of life. At this moment, however, they all had one thing in common - the serious business of eating.
Meanwhile, the aroma was making my mouth water. So I turned my attention back to the ultimate end of the line. When would I have my turn?
About 15 minutes later we made our way to the next room. It was there I discovered that the front of the line ended at the doorway between this room and yet ANOTHER room. Both of these rooms had two rows of booths on either side. I didn't count them, but my estimate is about six on each side of the room, making about 24 booths in total. They could sit as many as four to a booth.
I looked around for a hostess; there was none. Then I began to understand the system; you waited in line with your party, and when someone got up from one of these booths, you just went and sat down. Period.
The waitress appeared at our table almost instantaneously, cleared off the previous diners' plates, wiped the table, and took our drink orders. Actually, what she said was, "Tea?" And you're an idiot if you order anything else. It's important to note here that if you order tea anywhere in the Deep South, it is understood that it comes iced and sweetened. If you want it any other way, you'd better tell them that.
Time to check out the menu. It was at this time I realized that City cafe operates five days a week only - Monday through Friday. The lunch menu consisted of your choice of entree and/or vegetables which you chose from the list for that particular day of the week. The price of the meal was determined by the number of vegetables and entrees you chose.
This was Tuesday; my choices included fried green tomatoes. Who was I to pass this up? Beef tips with rice and steamed squash rounded out my meal, but I could just as easily have chosen from a dozen other tempting selections. It was tough to pass up the fried okra and steamed cabbage (my daughter chose the cabbage along with chicken-fried steak), but I was pleased with my meal. dinner rolls and cornbread were, of course, provided as well.
And the tea? Try drinking it to the bottom of the glass - won't happen at City Cafe. It's another person's job to make sure of that.
The price for both our meals? I spent $10.75 - but $3.00 of that was a tip. No kidding. She and I had dined at a well-known restaurant chain the night before and the tip for that meal was the same as the price of the City Cafe meal itself.
Guess which one I enjoyed the most?
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How Much Should You Be Spending On Clothes?
It's a question that I receive from time-to-time from people trying to get a handle on their clothing expenses. Whether you have a lot to spend or a whole lot less than you'd like, there are a couple of ways to go about figuring how much of your budget you should be allocating to clothes.
1. The Historical Method
If you typically keep track of all of your expenses by hand or by computer, you can usually find this number with very little effort. Simply tally the amount you've spent by year for the last few years and see how they compare to each other.
If your spending habits are pretty predictable, the amounts will probably be similar for each year. If you've had a job change that impacted your wardrobe requirements (got a promotion, went to uniforms, left Wall Street to start a goat farm in Vermont)-or had a teenager enter or exit your midst-you'll no doubt see the impact in your clothing expense history.
Simply determine how long the impact will be felt (from here on out, for three more years, etc.) and adjust the rest of your budget accordingly. If the number seems high or low in proportion to the rest of your income and expenses, you may need to adjust your spending habits to meet your business and image goals.
2. The Percentage Method
For those of you who don't typically keep records or who want a more definitive answer, you may want to look at the percentage method.
The percentage method is where you allocate a certain percentage of your income to specific expenses.
Because these can vary wildly depending on your marital and dependent status, work environment, local cost of living, etc., use these AS GUIDELINES for forming your budget, then adjust as necessary for your particular situation:
Housing: 20-35% Taxes: 15-35% food: 15-35% Clothing: 3-10% Transportation: 6-20% Entertainment: 2-6% Savings: 5-9% Miscellaneous: varies
Now before you use this as a permission slip of sorts to head to your favorite store to spend 10% of this year's salary on clothes, there are a couple of things you need to keep in mind:
1. Your Lifestyle
If you wear a uniform to work, work at home or in a casual environment, are retired or are getting ready to retire, you can probably get by on a 3-5% clothing budget (or less).
If you are regularly photographed, are a public official, speak, consult, or charge a lot of money for your products or services, you will need to spend more on your wardrobe, typically 7-10%.
2. The Needs of Each Dependent
If you are married and raising children, you'll need to spread the budget between everyone in the household. So as the number of bodies to clothe goes up, the amount to spend per body goes down.
Now while your teenager (or pre-teen) will no doubt argue that she should be allocated the bulk of the budget to buy the status symbols of her peer group, don't do it; the distribution should be based on each person's lifestyle requirements. Look at the wage earners' needs first, then work your way through each person in the family.
So if Dad does computer programming for a hospital, for example, Mom sells diamonds to socialites, Junior is heavily involved in sports, and little Susie is the scholarly type who prefers books to friends, then the allocation might goes as follows:
*Mom should spend the most (sells a high dollar product) *Then Junior (school clothes, sports gear and uniforms) *Then Dad (casual, low-profile work environment) *Then Susie (school clothes, a few casual clothes)
Make sense? Determine the needs per person, then allocate accordingly.
Whatever you do, don't scrimp on your own wardrobe to dress your kids "to the nines." While this is common practice in a lot of families, it's counterproductive: the most money goes for the clothes that are worn the least and that have fleeting impact, while the least amount goes for the clothes that are worn the longest and need to have the greatest impact.
So knowing that the more polished you are, the more money you make and the less polished you are, the less money you make, don't sacrifice your own image goals to buy expensive clothes for your kids that they'll outgrow in six months. Instead, put your own needs as the wage earner first, increase your income, and you'll have more money to spend on clothes for everyone. Make sense?
3. Your Existing Debt Load
Now this whole spending plan assumes that you operate your household on a cash basis, meaning NO DEBT. If you're carrying a lot of debt-or even a little-beyond your mortgage or car note, then you need to reduce your expenses to bare-bones minimum until you've satisfied your creditors first.
So if you're still paying off last year's fall wardrobe or that spending spree you went on after you broke up with Mr. Wrong, don't add to your strapped finances by assuming that these spending percentages are etched in stone. They're not. Spend low while you pound away at the debt, then re-adjust as necessary once you're back in the black.
So what's the bottom line?
If you commit yourself to staying within your budget, you'll spend less, make wiser clothing purchases, teach your kids how to handle money appropriately, AND be able to sufficiently fund your retirement to dress well for years to come.
So how much money should you be spending on clothes?
Enough to help you look good, feel good, boost your income, and meet your financial goals. No more, no less.
Dissolving Gallstones - 3 Non-Surgical Ways to Dissolve Your Gallstones
Gallstones become a nagging and constant pain once the stones begin to block the bile ducts. The pain will become even more intense when bile fluids build up behind the blockage.
This occurrence will cause the bile ducts and gallbladder to swell and bring about intense pain for as short as 15 minutes, but may extend for as long as 4 to 5 hours. The pain will not go away but will only subside with its intensity.
At times, it may even bring on nausea and vomiting to the sufferer. To make the pain go away without resorting to surgery, the sufferer can opt for the non-surgical ways of dissolving gallstones.
The gallstones sufferer may make use of home remedies that are effective in dissolving gallstones. One recommendation is to take a dose of magnesium followed by a cup of coffee. For all its worth, the coffee is no longer a bad element for the disorder but instead presents a good dissolving substance.
It is said that foods with bitter taste can stimulate bile flow and the presence of more bile means cholesterol breakdown. In addition, drinking lots of water will dislodge the stone blockage and cause it to move in a less distressed area, thereby easing out a little bit of the pain.
To prevent this disorder from developing further complications that include gallbladder infection, it is recommended that other more formidable forms of treatment be undertaken.
It is a must that a doctor is in charge of examining and diagnosing the gallbladder disorder to establish the right method to be used in removing the gallstones.
Most patients however would rather resort to non-surgical methods which deal with dissolving gallstones. However, these methods are only effective if the stones' composition are established as cholesterol and salt acids only.
If such is the case, the following are the non-surgical methods of dissolving gallstones which the patient may elect as his treatment options:
1. Ursodiol or Chenodiol Drug Medication
These medications are actually made up of natural bile acids called ursodeoxycholic acid. The increased bile contents will be the solution in dissolving gallstones that block the bile passages.
The medication is taken daily and has the ability to dissolve small stones within 6 months or more. This type of medications is rarely recommended for large sized stones because dissolving gallstones will take a year at the least. At worst the drug may not even be effective at all.
2. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
This method makes use of shock waves to pulverize the gallstones into minute particles that will allow the manageable flushing out of the gallstones out of the system.
3. Direct Application Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether
Although this method is still in its testing stage, early application of this method in dissolving gallstones makes use of a catheter that will directly apply the potent organic substance known as Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether.
Alternative forms of treatment by taking in herbs that promote bile production are also hailed as effective in dissolving gallstones, However as in all medications, proper diagnosis and evaluation are best left to the doctor to be make sure that the right treatment procedures will be applied.
Alvin Hopkinson is a leading natural health educator and specialized in natural remedies for gallstones. Discover how you can get rid of your gallstones for good using proven home remedies, without the side effects of harmful medications. Visit his site now for more useful articles such as: Gallstones Removal
This occurrence will cause the bile ducts and gallbladder to swell and bring about intense pain for as short as 15 minutes, but may extend for as long as 4 to 5 hours. The pain will not go away but will only subside with its intensity.
At times, it may even bring on nausea and vomiting to the sufferer. To make the pain go away without resorting to surgery, the sufferer can opt for the non-surgical ways of dissolving gallstones.
The gallstones sufferer may make use of home remedies that are effective in dissolving gallstones. One recommendation is to take a dose of magnesium followed by a cup of coffee. For all its worth, the coffee is no longer a bad element for the disorder but instead presents a good dissolving substance.
It is said that foods with bitter taste can stimulate bile flow and the presence of more bile means cholesterol breakdown. In addition, drinking lots of water will dislodge the stone blockage and cause it to move in a less distressed area, thereby easing out a little bit of the pain.
To prevent this disorder from developing further complications that include gallbladder infection, it is recommended that other more formidable forms of treatment be undertaken.
It is a must that a doctor is in charge of examining and diagnosing the gallbladder disorder to establish the right method to be used in removing the gallstones.
Most patients however would rather resort to non-surgical methods which deal with dissolving gallstones. However, these methods are only effective if the stones' composition are established as cholesterol and salt acids only.
If such is the case, the following are the non-surgical methods of dissolving gallstones which the patient may elect as his treatment options:
1. Ursodiol or Chenodiol Drug Medication
These medications are actually made up of natural bile acids called ursodeoxycholic acid. The increased bile contents will be the solution in dissolving gallstones that block the bile passages.
The medication is taken daily and has the ability to dissolve small stones within 6 months or more. This type of medications is rarely recommended for large sized stones because dissolving gallstones will take a year at the least. At worst the drug may not even be effective at all.
2. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
This method makes use of shock waves to pulverize the gallstones into minute particles that will allow the manageable flushing out of the gallstones out of the system.
3. Direct Application Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether
Although this method is still in its testing stage, early application of this method in dissolving gallstones makes use of a catheter that will directly apply the potent organic substance known as Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether.
Alternative forms of treatment by taking in herbs that promote bile production are also hailed as effective in dissolving gallstones, However as in all medications, proper diagnosis and evaluation are best left to the doctor to be make sure that the right treatment procedures will be applied.
Alvin Hopkinson is a leading natural health educator and specialized in natural remedies for gallstones. Discover how you can get rid of your gallstones for good using proven home remedies, without the side effects of harmful medications. Visit his site now for more useful articles such as: Gallstones Removal
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How can we live a sober life? For the true alcoholic, this is a mind bending question; an almost unreachable proposition. People who are trapped in a cycle of addiction find it extremely difficult to visualize the sober life. They might start to envisi... Read >COFFEE SHOP BUSINESS PLAN:
If you are planning to open a coffee shop business then, the basic and foremost thing is to prepare a realistic and detailed business plan. It will be beneficial in number of ways: It helps you to accomplish your desired goals and objectives, to make important decision easily and effectively in no time and to attract potential investors and lenders.
It is necessary that your coffee shop business plan attract investors and lenders. This should tell them about your goals and objectives, how you will be able to achieve to desired goals and objectives, management plan, marketing plan, financial plan, etc in brief.
Below is sample business plan for a coffee shop:
Taste blender
Business Plan for the Period
Starting January 2008
Business Overview
Business history: Taste blender is a new coffee shop, located in Old Town. We provide you best coffee, tea, cappuccino and frozen cappuccino. Currently there is no other coffee shop in this area. Our target audiences are students, friends, artists and families of all ages.
Vision and Mission Statement: Taste blender is the first coffee shop in Old town. Our mission is to serve best product at very reasonable price with pleasant atmosphere, which can be afforded by everyone easily.
Objectives: Our primary objectives over the next year are:
• Introduce homemade cookies, brownies and cakes.
• Renovate our space in Old Town.
• Offer free delivery service in schools, office, home.
• Create cozy and friendly environment.
Ownership: Taste Blender is a general partnership between Tessa and Michaela Mason.
Location: Taste Blender is located in Old Town, New York.
Products and Services: Description of Products and Services:
• Taste Blender will offer high quality coffee, tea, cappuccino and frozen cappuccino at a very reasonable price. All drinks are made with high quality ingredients
• Our next plan is to introduce homemade cookies, brownies and cakes.
Industry Overview
Market Research: There is no other coffee shop in Old Town.
Size of the Industry: Coffee shop industry is nationally very big, but in Old Town the nearest one is more than 6 or 7 miles away.
Industry Outlook: We can say that, our coffee has uniqueness, which will lead our business towards success and with the new innovations we will make changes in our ingredients and introduce new recipes.
Marketing Strategy
Target Markets: Our target audiences are students, friends, artists and families of all ages, who want to relax at nice, quiet and cozy place.
Description of Key Competitors: Our biggest competitor is "The perfect cup" with a "Tea room".
Analysis of Competitive Position: Our friendly environment and low pricing strategy will be the key to our success.
Pricing Strategy:
• We will offer four sizes of drinks, small $2.00, medium $2.50 and large $3.00.
• Our cookies and brownies will sell for $1.50 each.
Promotion Strategy: We intend to advertise on Internet, television and newspaper.
Management and Staffing
Management Team: Tessa and Michaela will share their responsibilities equally.
Staffing: We will hire about three or four waiters.
Labor Market Issues: We will hire high school students who are looking for part time or full time job. In this area there are number of high school students looking for work.
Implementation Plan: Implementation Activities and Dates:
• Begin building renovation 12/08
• Complete renovation 2/15/08
• Begin preliminary advertising 2/15/08
• Purchase and setup equipment 2/15/08
• Open for business 3/1/08
Financial Plan: Your financial plan will begin with balance sheet, then your income statement and in last is your cash flow statement.
Conclusions: After making your coffee shop business plan the last part is conclusion. Conclude your entire coffee shop business plan, read and proofread your business plan in order to get error free draft.
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It is necessary that your coffee shop business plan attract investors and lenders. This should tell them about your goals and objectives, how you will be able to achieve to desired goals and objectives, management plan, marketing plan, financial plan, etc in brief.
Below is sample business plan for a coffee shop:
Taste blender
Business Plan for the Period
Starting January 2008
Business Overview
Business history: Taste blender is a new coffee shop, located in Old Town. We provide you best coffee, tea, cappuccino and frozen cappuccino. Currently there is no other coffee shop in this area. Our target audiences are students, friends, artists and families of all ages.
Vision and Mission Statement: Taste blender is the first coffee shop in Old town. Our mission is to serve best product at very reasonable price with pleasant atmosphere, which can be afforded by everyone easily.
Objectives: Our primary objectives over the next year are:
• Introduce homemade cookies, brownies and cakes.
• Renovate our space in Old Town.
• Offer free delivery service in schools, office, home.
• Create cozy and friendly environment.
Ownership: Taste Blender is a general partnership between Tessa and Michaela Mason.
Location: Taste Blender is located in Old Town, New York.
Products and Services: Description of Products and Services:
• Taste Blender will offer high quality coffee, tea, cappuccino and frozen cappuccino at a very reasonable price. All drinks are made with high quality ingredients
• Our next plan is to introduce homemade cookies, brownies and cakes.
Industry Overview
Market Research: There is no other coffee shop in Old Town.
Size of the Industry: Coffee shop industry is nationally very big, but in Old Town the nearest one is more than 6 or 7 miles away.
Industry Outlook: We can say that, our coffee has uniqueness, which will lead our business towards success and with the new innovations we will make changes in our ingredients and introduce new recipes.
Marketing Strategy
Target Markets: Our target audiences are students, friends, artists and families of all ages, who want to relax at nice, quiet and cozy place.
Description of Key Competitors: Our biggest competitor is "The perfect cup" with a "Tea room".
Analysis of Competitive Position: Our friendly environment and low pricing strategy will be the key to our success.
Pricing Strategy:
• We will offer four sizes of drinks, small $2.00, medium $2.50 and large $3.00.
• Our cookies and brownies will sell for $1.50 each.
Promotion Strategy: We intend to advertise on Internet, television and newspaper.
Management and Staffing
Management Team: Tessa and Michaela will share their responsibilities equally.
Staffing: We will hire about three or four waiters.
Labor Market Issues: We will hire high school students who are looking for part time or full time job. In this area there are number of high school students looking for work.
Implementation Plan: Implementation Activities and Dates:
• Begin building renovation 12/08
• Complete renovation 2/15/08
• Begin preliminary advertising 2/15/08
• Purchase and setup equipment 2/15/08
• Open for business 3/1/08
Financial Plan: Your financial plan will begin with balance sheet, then your income statement and in last is your cash flow statement.
Conclusions: After making your coffee shop business plan the last part is conclusion. Conclude your entire coffee shop business plan, read and proofread your business plan in order to get error free draft.
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Women And Coffee
I do not know about you, but for me, coffee drinking, especially in the morning or early evening, is more than a simple habit or cultural characteristic. Actually, it has become a necessity without which I cannot open my eyes and stand on my two feet all day. According to researchers, I am not alone. Nearly 80% of the U.S. population drinks coffee on a daily basis. The caffeine measured to be contained in a cup of coffee, me and you daily consume, is around 80-130 mg. But while the medical community has warned the public of the health risks associated to caffeine intake, there still is very little linking between coffee and health problems, except in a very few cases.
Coffee, which is a beverage served cold or hot, comes from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant, almost always referred to as coffee beans. But regardless of its tremendous market success-coffee is the second most commonly traded commodity in the world surpassed only by petroleum-coffee has been blamed to be the cause of a variety of disorders ranging from indigestion to cancer, at one time or another. Since it is the main source of caffeine, which is a stimulant, coffee has had an almost constant role in the news pertaining to health problems in recent years. Surprisingly, most of these warnings and urgent health reports, describing problems like the human airways clogging, are aimed at women.
But while even doctors have been very critical of the role of coffee in women's health, the fact of the matter remains; there is little proof that any risk to women exists from coffee drinking, especially when consumed in moderate amounts. As a matter of fact, reports have even suggested that coffee even lessen the risks of some diseases in women, such as bladder cancer. Unfortunately, since the health problems examined in relation to their linkage with coffee consumption have not yet reached indisputable results, women have reached a stage that it is almost difficult to believe anything involving the health risks of coffee and women.
The reasons why coffee has been getting such a bad reputation are based on the fact that of all drinks containing caffeine, coffee has the highest concentration amount, far exciding that of sodas. In addition, since doctors advice pregnant women to be cautious and avoid caffeinated beverages while carrying an infant, despite there being no evidence of any serious health risks involved, women tend to consider coffee drinking almost as if they were performing some kind of sin and avoid drinking it in fear of the unknown consequences. On the other hand, new research has revealed that coffee is actually beneficial to a person's health. For example, the diuretic effect of coffee has proved that it lessens the incidence of bladder cancer in smokers, and drinking coffee regularly is also reported to lessen the onset of Parkinson's disease.
So, what should we ladies do? The best advice that anyone can believe is the trusted advice of their doctor. Question your doctor if he/she restricts coffee and follow their advice, but stay current on health news. Although it seems impossible to know which study to believe, we have to train ourselves to tell the difference between hypothesis and fact. Being educated about our health will always make us women feel better in the long run.
Tassimo Espresso - Tassimo Cappuccino + 5 Fun Coffee Drinks You Can Make In A Standard Coffee Maker..
There's no doubt about it - coffee is the number one drink of choice for americans. While you most likely have your favorite cup of joe for your typical morning consumption, the true coffee lover is always looking for something a little different and exciting. The more creative you get with coffee however the more difficult it can be to make it yourself. For example if you feel like a cappuccino you will either have to soldier down to your local starbucks or have something just a little fancier on the kitchen counter than the old Mr. coffee maker you got back in college.
Fortunately for you technology has come a long way in the past few years and you can get a Tassimo Coffee Maker that can handle pretty much any coffee concoction that you can think of and also hot chocolate and tea if you feel the urge. What's really cool about these machines is that you don't have to measure anything. The machine reads a little barcode from what is called a "t-disc" that contains the coffee and it goes to work carefully calculating the exact amount of water needed, the temperature for the specific beverage that you chose, and the brewing time. The whole process takes around 30-60 seconds - that's it, you have the perfect espresso or cappuccino!
If you don't have a tassimo coffee maker you can still have some fun and spice up your coffee with some really cool recipes that can make your standard coffee maker a little more fun.
Here's some fun recipes for you:
1.Mexican coffee is good at any hour of the day. All you need is a teaspoon of cinnamon, sprinkled over your coffee in the basket portion of your brewer. Brew as usual, pour into a big mug and add about two to three tablespoons of whipped cream, according to your taste. On top of the whipping cream, sprinkle just a pinch of nutmeg. Drink from the mug, or sip with a straw. Delicious!
2.Elegant coffee drink recipes need not be fussy to succeed! Make a pot of your favorite brew, a bit stronger than usual. Add un-whipped whipping cream, right from the carton. Rich, elegant and easy. Yes, there are a few extra calories involved, but it's oh, such a treat.
3.After dinner coffee drink recipes can do double duty as dessert. Coffee and Kahlua(R) is just such a recipe. Just add a shot of Kahlua to a mug of coffee and top it off with whipped cream. This coffee drink can be served hot or cold. In either case, provide each diner with a spoon to mix as desired – or not. It's delicious both ways.
4.Irish coffee is a classic winner. Traditionally served in special Irish coffee mugs, which are thinner than a regular cup, tall and with a handle, it's a snap to make. Pour in a shot of good quality Irish whiskey, then pour the hot coffee in, leaving enough room for a good dose of whipped cream. Sip and enjoy! As with many of the hot after dinner coffee drink recipes, this one is great on a chilly evening.
5.Iced coffee drink recipes require a few minutes of advance preparation for the perfect cup. Make an extra strong pot of coffee and allow to cool. Freeze the coffee in ice trays. When frozen, you can bag it up in a freezer bag for instant access at serving time. A few hours before you plan to serve, make a pot of regular strength coffee. Allow to cool and refrigerate in a plastic container with a pouring spout. Fill a tall glass with the coffee cubes, pour the cold coffee over and garnish with whipped cream. Drizzle caramel sauce over the whipped cream.
So now you have five new coffee drink recipes to enjoy year 'round, from morning 'til night.
Homeless in America- The Unseen Community - CNN
Homeless in America- The Unseen community CNN CNN PRODUCER NOTE mediaman spent a few days in January documenting the homeless in his town of La Crosse, Wisconsin, to show what it's like to be homeless in a small town. He said that while the homeless were 'cautious at first,' they opened up to ... |
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Why Guys You’re Interested in Aren’t Interested in You
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Copyright (c) 2007 Lucia D Have you ever started to date someone, begun to have feelings for them and then found out that they still hadn't gotten over their ex? Few things in the dating world are more annoying than the "Ex-factor". If someone is not o... Read >10 Things Never to Say to A Guy
Copyright (c) 2007 Lucia D 1. WHEN WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN? You'll see him when you see him. If he wants to see you again, he'll call. If not, next. You don't have time for anyone that doesn't have time for you. 2. WHY DIDN'T YOU CALL? There's only one... Read >10 Things You Should Never Say to a Guy
Ladies, if you want to have a successful dating life, certain phrases should never come out of your glossy lips. Here they are:1. WHEN WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN? You'll see him when you see him. If he wants to see you again, he'll call. If not, next. You don't... Read >You can find additional info at the following links:
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