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If you are about to move into dorm rooms or an apartment for college and you will be having a roommate then you should definitely not lease as one; ask the apartments/dorm hall coordinators to draw you up separate leases if it’s possible so that you can avoid the disadvantages that would come with signing up for a place with someone else. In this article I will talk about 5 of the reasons why you should make sure that this happens, that you get a separate lease agreement.

– To never be kicked out because your roommate didn’t pay

If you are going to be renting a place with someone else and you don’t get a separate lease then you are risking loosing your place of residence if your roommate fails to pay rent at any time. You will have no control over this happening and you will have to pay his/her rent if you don’t want to be evicted even if that person stays there. Make sure to avoid this by just asking to make arrangements to not have to be responsible for the whole apartment if your roommate doesn’t comply with the payments due.

– To feel like the place is part yours and part your roommates and your roommate will have no say in your part.

You should also get a lease so that you can feel a sense of ownership over the place where you’re at. You will be able to say that your apartment is at least half yours for sure and therefore you have the authority to make decisions over what goes on in there. If you’re sharing a lease then you basically have to always take into consideration what your roommate wants to do.

– To have a rental agreement that you signed and can use later on when getting another apartment

If you sign your own lease agreement and your landlord reports this to a credit bureau then you will have something to start of your credit. It will also come in handy when you decide to move; your next landlord will have your first lease agreement to backup your signature on theirs. You will most likely not have to have a cosigner anymore if you do good with your first lease.

The rental agreement may create a friction in your relationship but it is the only way that you both can have your own way as difference of opinion regarding way of living, purchases, etc. are bound to come in and that won’t have fruitful results. The lease in question should not be signed on an immediate basis as the landlord will not take it kindly and can even go the legal way so never go along that path. It is not a big project like the Parc Central Residences floor plan for you to go ahead with the rental agreement but make things sail smoothly with no room for animosity and bitterness.

– To not have to talk about how you guys are going to pay the rent

If you are not big into building a steady friendship with your roommate and you basically just want to stay out of each others way without having to talk too much then for sure make sure to get a separate lease for the two of you. If you don’t want to talk about how you’re going to pay the rent this month, who’s going to go, and other things like that then being each on your own would be the best solution.

– To avoid having tension and stress because of money with your roommate

Money is always a problem when people are living together; it doesn’t have to be though if you’re not responsible for the whole apartments rent. If avoiding tension and stress because of money for the rent is important to you then talk to your landlord and if the worst happens (you don’t get separate leases) you should consider getting a one bedroom place or looking for another place to live.

Video games have been around for a long time and their popularity has always remained high. Video games are for people of all ages and genders. They can surely help a person get lost in the gaming world, away from the hectic, stressful life, for a while. Nowadays, many people play games on their mobiles itself but the sheer excitement and experience of playing on a PC are unparalleled. If you like a game that you have been playing on your smartphone, chances are that some of these Android mobile games are available on PC as well.

Are you looking for a list of new, exciting games to play this year? Here is a list of the best Android games of 2020 which can be played on PC:

• Boris and The Dark Survival

If you’re familiar with Bendy and the Ink Machine, then you must know Boris, his friendly wolf companion. This is a survival horror film and you will aim to help Boris and yourself stay safe from the Ink Demon. Look for food aids, items to help you ahead in the game and discover mysteries and secrets which will aid you unlock further levels. It’s a fun-filled game that will also give you chills down your spine.

• Rest in Pieces

This is a game of survival and wit. In this game, your character is a porcelain doll and it is hanging from a rope. You will aim to swing from side to side and make sure that you don’t smash to pieces on the sides. The game is easy to understand but it takes a lot of practice to get a grip on the movement. As you swing and survive, you will be saving souls on the way which will help you gain more points.

• Exploding Kittens

No, the game is not as horrible as it sounds. This is a fun-filled card game where you have to use your wit and try your luck. You can play in multiplayer or single-player mode. The deck is full of cards that are quirky and bizarre and overall, it’s just a lot of fun.

• The Room – Old Sins-

This is a very detailed and interesting mystery-themed game. The puzzle game series called The Room has launched its newest (4th) new version of their creepy and twisted puzzles. The story starts when a couple disappears in an old manor and there is a puzzle box in the attic. This series is not connected to the previous versions so you can start afresh from Old Sins itself. You need to be alert and observant in this game and uncover secrets and hidden devices to go forward. The eerie look of the whole game really brings out the creep factor.

• War and Order-

This is another amazing Android game which you would love to play on your PC. War and Order PC is a very popular strategy game where you get to fight battles, defend your tower and build an army. The graphics are awesome and the controls are very user friendly. You can make your team or army made of 9 classes and lead your army to defend your towers and kingdom. Playing it on the computer sure provides the user with a better feel to the game.

• Horizon Chase- 

If you are a fan of fast cars and races, then this is one game you’ll love. With classic arcade music and great graphics, the whole feel of the game is exhilarating. This game has a retro feel to it and you have to race against others on the ramp through a lane of a colourful and vibrant ramp that crosses 40 cities.

• Into the Dead- 2

Most gamers enjoy a good old game of zombie apocalypse. If you have played the first part, then you will see that most elements are the same. Your goal is to save your family and steer clear of zombies. Pick up weapons to defend yourself and kill the zombies and you are up against some pretty nasty ones.

These are the top 7 most popular Android games of 2020 which can be played on PC. So, take your pick and let the games begin!

Technical Writer  amp; Industrial Consultant

As a supplement to my activities as atechnical writer, I have also worked as an industrial consultant. Having worked previously as an aircraft mechanic, a builder of factories in China, and as a frequent do-it-myself fixer of my own car, I seemed naturally set up to work in industry. I had a good overall knowledge of systems, and some people-friendly savvy to spread the word about my knowledge.

While working as an industrial consultant, I was fortunate enough to consult for a Midwestern factory that specialized in making centrifuges. Because I already knew how to make biodieselin my home, my task with this factory was to apply centrifuge technology toward the production of biodiesel in fuel plants. I studied up on centrifuge design and various applications in industry, and I was soon was hired on into the factory not only as an industrial fuels specialist, but also as a part of the sales team.

Word got around that I specialized in biodiesel and other alternative fuels.

An Offer I Couldn’t Refuse

One day a colleague named Chuck – a technician who traveled to customers’ work sites to repair ailing centrifuges – approached me with an offer I could not refuse. In exchange for helping him sell more centrifuge technology to an existing customer in California, I would get to see a really innovative application in industrial centrifuge design that helped make an alternative fuel – fuel made from human poop.

Intrigued, I said yes. I would help him. Within a few days Chuck and I hopped onto a plane to go see our customer.

True Innovation

Chuck and I drove to a wastewater sewage treatment plant located somewhere on the US West Coast to go see the unique technology he had mentioned to me. Chuck introduced me to the plant supervisor “Paul” (he asked me not to use his real name nor disclose his location), who designed and built the toy.

A Self-Powered Wastewater Plant

The wastewater plant that Paul managed was a conventional one in all respects except one: it produced its own power. When I asked Paul how he managed to pull off this feat, he explained it to me with all the pride that a father bestows upon a son – except that this brainchild was a self-sufficient water treatment plant. This commercial water treatment would be very helpful for businesses. As the experts foresee that there will be water supply shortage in the future, utilizing this kind of system is really essential.

Paul’s explained: Municipal wastewater enters the plant and gets “digested” (see more on this process in my other article) in much the same way that many other plants employ. Wastewater laden with filthy human sludge and goo becomes progressively digested and concentrated as water evaporates away from open-topped tanks. The sludge gets passed from tank to tank, getting thicker as it travels.

In the final few tanks where the thickening can no longer be easily done, the decomposed sludge gets passed through an industrial-sized centrifuge (more on this here) which further separates the water from the sludge. One side of the centrifuge pushes out disgustingly thick sludge, while from the other side spills relatively clean water. The thickened sludge gets trucked off for disposal, or gets sold for untold commercial uses.

A Self-Powered Wastewater Plant

The de-sludged water coming out the other side of the centrifuge is key to the self-powered portion of the plant.

While this water is relatively “clean” of sludge and large particles, it still retains a portion of very fine waste particles ideal for use as a fuel. This water is sent through yet another centrifuge that subjects the water to extremely high-power g-forces that virtually force all remaining particles to separate from the water. The wastewater from this process is virtually free of any further particles and drains into the nearby ground where it evaporates. Evaporation of this water kills off any remaining microorganisms that were not captured by the high-speed centrifuge.

As with the previous centrifuge, the remaining particles emerge as an ultra-fine sludge that gets carted off to a holding tank. A pump slowly pushes the sludge into an extremely hot cooker called a gasifier. As the gasifier cooks the sludge at upwards of 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit (538 degrees Celsius) or more, the sludge is forced to revert to its component chemistry.

The sludge transforms primarily into methane gas which gets captured and stored in a fuel tank. The remaining components evaporate off into fuels and lubricants which later condense and get stored in other tanks. What little remaining solid left over from the fiery process is a harmless black carbon ash.

It Pays for Itself, Too!

As mentioned before, the methane gas gets stored in a tank. This gas is what’s used to power the gasifier. Any remaining fuel is used to power a jet turbine that provides power to a large portion of the treatment plant.

The fuels and lubricants captured from the gasification are sold off for a profit to commercial enterprises, and the leftover carbon is sold off as a crude form of “carbon black” – the same stuff used to make car tires.

Nothing gets wasted. Everything gets used.

Not only is this facility self-powered, it pays for itself, too.

Sadly Not In Use Elsewhere

Because the technologies associated with this operation allow a large portion of the plant’s operation to be self-powered, Paul explained to me that this technology was “politically controversial” because it condoned self-sufficiency. For political reasons, Paul’s “mini-power plant” had to be operated under the radar.

He stated that if his utility provider ever found out about his special operation, silently powerful levers would be pulled to influence his boss to get him fired, and the operation would be sabotaged with environmental lawsuits and other political wrangling – all quietly backed by the utilities.

While the technology for self-sufficiency obviously exists through his example, Paul remarked sadly that his was the only “public” operation of its kind he knew of in the US. On the bright side, he said he knew of several private facilities operating quietly under the radar that provided power in a similar fashion for smaller operations such as homes, farms, and other small-scale operators.

Is a Barbie Birthday Party ideal for your daughter? If she loves Barbie and is in the four to seven year old age range, the answer may be yes. In contrast to the play trends of a few decades back, it seems that children today start to play with Barbie dolls at a younger age and abandon Barbie play earlier.

So how do you translate a love of all things Barbie into a birthday party theme? A good place to start is the official Barbie website. This website may give you some inspirations for a Barbie Birthday Party. It shows the varied personas of Barbie. The “plan a party” link describes Barbie party supplies- cakes, paper goods and balloons- and identifies retail outlets where they are sold.

The secret to planning a successful Barbie Birthday Party is to remember all those Barbie personas. Barbie is at once a princess and a career woman. She is both a glamor girl and a sporty girl. Barbie is “every girl” and is associated with diverse activities. So a Barbie Birthday Party can be based on most any theme: Barbie at the beach, Barbie on the fashion show runway, Barbie travels, Barbie dances… create a Barbie Birthday Party theme that incorporates your daughter’s passion.

Barbie Birthday Party Invitations

To make a homemade Barbie Birthday Party invitation, cut out a piece of poster board into the shape of an article of Barbie clothing or a Barbie accessory consistent with your Barbie party theme. Make it glittery or make it casual consistent with the specific Barbie Birthday Party theme chosen.

If all of the Barbie Birthday Party guests have Barbie dolls, invite “[Child name] and Barbie” to the party. At the party, the girls can play with their Barbie dolls.

Barbie Birthday Party Decorations

Choose decorations consistent with your specific Barbie Birthday Party theme – beach decorations for Barbie at the beach, for example, or masking tape lines on the floor to create a runway with glam clothing hung alongside it for a Barbie fashion show runway birthday party.

You can bet your life that if the theme involves Barbie, then all the little girls will flock over in large numbers and take part in the competition as you cannot imagine a little girl without a Barbie doll clutched in her hand as they simply cannot live without it at that age so the arrangements have to be of the highest order. The theme shouldn’t be any caricature Singapore model that fizzles out with artificial products being used for the venture otherwise no one will like it.

Barbie Birthday Party Activity

At the Barbie Birthday Party, plan a game of Zany Barbie.

Create a large poster board cutout of a Barbie Doll (without clothing) for this Barbie Birthday Party game. Make several articles of clothing and accessories that Barbie could wear from poster board. It is important that these be varied. Decorate the articles of clothing and accessories. Affix a piece of double sided tape to the back of each article of clothing or accessory.

Make a spinner by cutting a circle and an arrow from poster board. Draw pie segments on the circle. Use a brass fastener to secure the arrow to the center of the circle. Keeping the fastener loose will allow the arrow to spin. Write the name of a type of clothing or accessory on each pie segment- for example, necklace, shoes, blouse.

Each guest in turn at the Barbie Birthday Party spins the spinner. She will choose an article of clothing or an accessory that fits the category and place it on Barbie. The goal is to create silly outfits- the zanier, the better.

For a Barbie Birthday Party craft, make Barbie and Me Bead Necklaces. This birthday party craft requires beads and elastic. For a glamorous theme Barbie Birthday Party choosing fancy beads; for a more casual theme Barbie Birthday, choose a casual style bead. Each birthday party guest will make 2 necklaces, one for herself and one for her Barbie doll. To make the necklaces cut a length of elastic long enough to hang to the desired finished length with extra measure for tying. (Precut the elastic before the Barbie Birthday Party.) Place a paper clip on one end to keep beads from falling off during the stringing process. Have each birthday party guest string matching beads on both her own and her doll’s necklace. Have an adult tie the elastic into a knot and cut any excess elastic.

Barbie Birthday Party Cake

It’s virtually obligatory at a Barbie Birthday Party to have a Barbie doll birthday cake. There are ordering instructions for Barbie dolls cakes at the official Barbie website.

Alternatively, make a Barbie doll cake for the Barbie Birthday party. To do this, you will need a Barbie doll with a blouse that will match the cake decoration. The cake will be the Barbie skirt. Recipes and photos of Barbie doll cakes can be found here.

When in spite of a healthy diet and regular exercising, you are unable to get that flat core you are looking for at this juncture tummy tuck is the only option to give you that sleek and smart look and posture. Alternatively termed as Abdominoplasty, this is one of the best body countering procedure to tighten your abdominal muscles by removing excess fat and loose skin. The average tummy tuck cost is around $6253 but this is only a part of the total cost. It is better to consult a physician to know the final cost of the surgery. Well here we will discuss 5 essential tummy tuck recovery that tips people should genuinely consider before making up their minds towards the surgery.

A well balanced diet & Changes in sleeping positions

A well balanced and healthy diet after the surgery is very much essential to heal the body. It is mandatory to eat a plenty of nutritious food, protein rich food and a good amount of healthy fat everyday in your diet. This in turn will enhance the skin to recover and heal quickly and also will strengthen the abdominal muscles. It is recommended to use wide body pillows which will give a firm support to the body and also maintain the correct posture while sleeping.

Recovery time 

This body countering procedure of tummy tuck is an exhaustive one and requires more time to recover as compared to other plastic surgeries. You can expect a time frame of perhaps 3-4 weeks to heal up completely. But for people who already had a c-section before, in those cases the time frame might differ from the standard procedure. You will be under medication as recommended by the doctor and need to rest as much as possible while your body recovers. It is better to take assistance at home for 4-5 days immediately after the surgery to help you in case you feel uncomfortable for a while. 

Mandatory to stay hydrated

It is highly essential to drink plenty of water before and after the procedure. This will help the body to flush out toxins from the body, thus reducing the risk of complications. So drink water as much as possible to prevent dehydration and also support the body to heal up as early as possible.

Tummy Tuck is not a weight loss procedure

Before going ahead it is very much important to get a clear concept about the procedure. Tummy tuck is not at all a weight loss measure. Perhaps you need to shed some extra pounds before the procedure. This procedure or surgery will in no way resolve any weight related issue. Additionally, this also needs to be remembered that if you have lost tremendous weight before the surgery, then you need to postpone that for another 6-7 months to make sure that new weight, you are maintaining is a stable one.

Results of the procedure

This is absolutely good news to share that the results of this process is technically permanent. But in order to maintain the results for a longer period of time, it is important to avoid huge fluctuations in weight.

What is your reaction when you see a lot of money in front of your eyes? The immediate one is when your eyes pop out and you keep staring at it as though you can never look enough.

Well, given the current situation, there are many people who are willing to kill if the situation calls for it just to earn some extra cash and it has been proven time and time again, which is no wonder that we are living in sad times.

When people switched from cash to card, the dire straits came to ease up a little with but only for a short while as ATM machines started falling prey to devious methods to steal the card number and details, thereby siphoning off money.

Online transactions have been victim to cyber crime where hackers with diabolical approaches hack into the account of unsuspecting victims by posing as their well wishers with promises of doubling their income in return for a little investment scheme.

Bitcoin Breakthrough

The dawn of the new millennium brought with it a new ray of hope for people as they started thinking differently and with the advancement of technology changed times for the better.

Then, with the advent of social media, things started to look up and how? For in 2009, there came a definitive breakthrough that was to go down in the realms of history, which we all know as bitcoin.

Cryptocurrencies are generally held with skepticism due to their uncertainty as to whether they will be of any use or not but bitcoin was the first of its type to break the stereotype.

It quickly became a massive success as a result of which many people, right from rich investors to job deprived youngsters started relying upon it as they saw it as their savior that can turn their fortunes.

There is a universal stereotype regarding bitcoin that it is nothing but a modern day gambling technique which entirely depends on luck and if you’re not lucky enough, then you cannot win.

Bitcoin breakthrough was seen as a welcome change and up till now is the most successful crypto currency of all despite facing grave setbacks within a couple of years of its launch.

Increasing Value

It is a known fact that the decentralized currency is rapidly increasing in value and has high hopes of one day becoming the absolute currency of most western countries or atleast the makers think so.

There came a time in 2017 when bitcoin surged from $1000 to around $10000, which was seen as an unprecedented boom in the market trading business and such a phenomenon was unheard of.

Even its sharpest detractors were astounded at how quickly bitcoin went far ahead of any other crypto money in existence and for the next few months, the numbers kept getting better and better.

The beginners won’t need a wallet for storing their crypto money atleast in the initial stages as they just need to follow the numbers in the market and accordingly place their bets.

Trading Tips

The general question that creates a buzz is Can Bitcoin Revolution generate a steady income? To know that, let’s take a look at certain trading tips that are essential in bitcoin.

1. The most essential step is to create or select your own trading platform, which include available currencies, trading features, little investment, etc.
2. You need to have the knowledge of how trade crypto works 
3. Learn to make a profit by depositing a set of funds into your account to learn trade features
4. Buy and sell only crypto money like bitcoin, ethereum and litecoin

Owning any vintage designer handbag is the best way to assure you will not see your handbag in the possession of another woman. Vintage handbags allow you to express your fashion style in a very unique way. Vintage stores many times offer a large selection of designer bags that have been taken care of extremely well by their previous owners. Some handbags that are not quite as vintage as others more of the ”pre-owned “less aged variety will just save you money over its newer counterpart. There are also some incredibly expensive vintage bags due to their age and uniqueness that can cost thousands and actually be considered an investment in a collectible.

Most women are just looking for vintage bags to highlight their personal style. When you plan to straight-up buy a vintage handbag make sure that you pick a dealer that has a good reputation for selling genuine vintage handbags. A reputable dealer will be able to tell you the history of the handbag and how it was made. Although these antique handbags are quite expensive and not everyone buying them has the intention of collecting them. This is where instead of buying these expensive bags you can try luxurytastic replicas that will give you high-quality bags with a wide range of designs at really affordable prices. 

If you’re like me the biggest thrill I get is the actual hunt for a vintage handbag. I have a friend who frequents estate sales and finds the most fabulous bags in those mystery boxes they let you bid on at the end of the sale. She eBay’s here finds but I get first dibs. If you have the time and the wherewithal to deal with acquiring a lot of junk, mystery boxes from estate sales are a great way to find vintage handbags and vintage clothing as well in general.

You can always garage sale things that you do not want or give them to goodwill. You will want to invest in various books and do some online research to get a ballpark idea of what your vintage handbag is worth. You can also sell the finds that you don’t want to carry to your local upscale consignment shop and more than makeup for your investment.

Other places to hunt for vintage handbags are garage sales, a boutique section of thrift stores, and older relative’s closets. Your great Aunt Hilda will be thrilled that you want to carry her favorite beaded dress bag. If the bag has some real financial worth be sure to compensate your older relative at a reasonable price or by organizing her closet. If she wants nothing in return; treasure the handbag and pass it on to younger girls in the family when you are done carrying it. A family heirloom vintage handbag is a very special thing. You can make it more special by finding out what great parties of the pass the handbag was carried to. This is a much better vintage handbag history to have than simply how it was made and the year.

Garage sales and thrift stores are other sources of vintage handbags. You should do some research to recognize what you are seeing at these places. You can ask the person sponsoring the garage sale the history of the bag, but don’t indicate that it may be worth something or you might find it removed from the sale.

Things in the thrift store boutique section of thrift stores have already been deemed to be more valuable by the staff at the thirty stores due to their designer label or lack of wear. Thrift store staff usually does not do research on the bags they sell or authenticate the fact they are designer bags and not reproductions or copies. If the bags are not pricy buy the bag before anyone else does. If you like it you may carry it anyway, even if it is not the real McCoy.

Depending on the value of the bag you find and the wear you may want to avoid having the bag restored. If you are buying the bag as an investment you do not want the bag altered from its original condition as it will lose value. If you simply want to carry the bag and it has minimal value even if it is a vintage bag restore away. You will get many more years to use out of a vintage bag you love.

You can find vintage handbags on eBay but you will also find a lot of fakes. If you plan to purchase a bag on eBay make sure you pick a reputable seller who will provide you with a certificate of authenticity. These corticated can be faked as well. Unfortunately, reproductions are done so well many times it is really hard for anyone but an expert to tell. If you are defrauded on eBay you do have recourse via the eBay dispute process. Still, you might in the end, really end up holding the fake vintage handbag and be out the money. Remember if it is too good to be true, it is not true.

If you are just looking for the look of a vintage handbag you should check out the various retro reproduction sites that are available online. The selection is not huge but you can intentionally pick the era of handbag you would like to carry. Vintage handbags from the thirties are hard to find and out of most of our price range.

Make finding a vintage handbag a project for the summer. It is the garage sale season and the time of year lots of folks are disposing of the things they put aside during their spring cleaning. Have fun and happy vintage handbag hunting.

It is that time again, the dreaded time of year for women – regardless of their shape and size. Every woman has something about their body that drives them crazy and makes them think there is just too much seen in most swimsuits. It could be her thighs, her legs or even her shoulders and upper body. The key to overcoming these thoughts is to find a perfect swimsuit, and you may have to try on twenty before you get to that point, but it will be worth it in the end.

You see, there are different types of swimsuits that flatter each and every body shape.

A halter swimsuit will flatter those bodies that are larger on top and need more support. Many halter suits are available with hidden underwire, or padded support to give a lift to the bust. Many halters are available in larger sizes, up to an F cup – and available at the local swimwear store. Considering all this, you have the option of using https://www.jets.com.au/shop/swimwear/one+piece which is an online portal that is perfect for ordering swimsuits online that are perfect for all your needs. You also get efficient and fast delivery from them making this whole process much easier for you.

Tankinis are the perfect bathing suit for those with a long torso. It causes the torso to appear shorter, but be sure to try the tankini’s on before purchasing and make sure that it is made for women with a long torso.

A one-piece that has extra fabric or ruching on the front can be perfect for the woman uncomfortable with what the stomach looks like. Regardless of what a woman may think, this extra fabric does not add inches or weight but helps to pull everything together and tuck it all in while disguising the midsection, or the lower abdomen.

Swimwear covers come in the form of dresses, skirts, shorts and are even built into the bathing suit at times. These can disguise the lower part of the body with ease and turn any uncomfortable swimming situation into less of a mortifying experience.

For those trying to appear larger in the bust than they actually are the inserts that come with certain triangle tops and bandeaus are the way to go. These inserts can add up to cup size and balance the bottom while building cleavage. It only takes a moment to sew these inserts in at the corners, or many bikinis have to insert pockets to ensure there are no embarrassing mishaps! If you are trying to increase the appearance of your bust then this is the way to go, as well, printed tops can draw the eye upwards while creating attention towards the bust line.

For those trying to minimize a bust consider a halter or an underwire bra that will lift while offering support. As well, swimsuits with a “v” neckline will draw the eye up towards the face while decreasing the attention that is shown to the bottom of the suit, as well as the bust. Full support is the important thing to remember when it comes to searching for full-figured bathing suits. Good support is going to be the one thing that makes the bust appear most minimal while creating shape and balancing the bottom half.

If you are over 50 years old and want to lose a few pounds I have some tips for you!

Extra weight is harmful to everyone, but as you get older, those extra pounds do more damage. Heart disease, diabetes, and stroke can sometimes be prevented with a healthier lifestyle. You will also be a good role model for the rest of you family by deciding to live well.

Age is really just a number; people of every age can benefit from a healthy lifestyle. Cardio and muscle building exercises are the best way to lose weight and stay in shape. Exercises will be work as same as the dreaded hip dips in the first place. The body of the person will remain in shape with the use of hip dip filters.

Cardio workouts get the heart beating faster; this gets the blood flowing and works the heart muscles. It is important for people over 50 to check their heart rate during exercise. Rates to aim for are based on age and described in heart rate charts. If you know you have a heart condition you should check your heart rate more often. You can buy a monitor to wear or check your wrist pulse with your fingers.

Muscle building is also a great idea despite age. Muscle burns fat, so the more toned muscle you have the more fat you burn every day. A more muscular person burns more fat even while they sleep! Toning muscle is great for coordination and toned muscles can act as extra support for your bones. When weight lifting, start with a small amount of weight and do as many repetitions as you can. The repeated muscle work is more important than lifting heavier weight.

If you want to go to the gym, or create a home gym, walking and stationary biking are great options. They are both good cardio workouts. Swimming and water aerobics are low impact. Low impact exercise does not put as much pressure on the joints as regular exercise. The gym I used to work for had a very popular water aerobic class that was frequented by people with arthritis and back problems.

The most important thing you need to know is this: movement burns the most calories and laying down burns the least. Try to stand instead of sitting or sit instead of lying when possible. Also, if you watch a lot of television, try to lift weights during commercial breaks or march in place.

You can also shed a few easy pounds by changing your diet. Check the way you cook. Do you fry food? Do you use lard while cooking? Alter old habits. Bake things instead of frying them and use extra virgin olive oil in place of vegetable oil. Find new recipes for your favorite foods that won’t require a lot of lard, sugar, or salt. These foods can add on pounds and raise blood pressure and cholesterol.

Hitting an age milestone is something to be proud of! Sculpt the body that got you there to show future generations what they can aspire to.

Wicker patio furniture is always a classic choice for a porch, sunroom and, of course, a patio!

But today’s wicker is not your grandmother’s wicker. There have been improvements in the appearance and functionality of wicker patio furniture since grandma’s day. You have the best daybeds for a deck from wicker that is highly durable and is perfect for outdoor settings. The upgrade of Wicker is not limited to its daybeds, you will find a modern touch with every wicker product that you buy. 

Wicker isn’t confined to outdoor spaces and porches anymore, either. Wicker patio furniture can bring casual comfort to a den or family room, but it can also be sophisticated and elegant in a dining or living room, too. How about creating a romantic bedroom suite with the addition of lovely wicker patio furniture to a cozy corner of the room; wouldn’t that be a welcome place to read a book, or to enjoy a glass of wine?

There are so many ways to use wicker patio furniture in the home or yard. But before you rush off to make that purchase, it would be a good idea to consider a few important factors.

Top 10 Things To Look For When Purchasing Wicker Patio Furniture:

1. “Outdoor wicker” made from vinyl or plastic is the best choice for use outside: natural wicker patio furniture isn’t made to withstand rain and sunlight, but “outdoor wicker” is. It looks very much like natural wicker, too.
2. Only buy fully assembled wicker patio furniture: do-it-yourself furniture won’t be as sturdy.
3. Price effects the quality: the more expensive the wicker patio furniture is, the higher the level of quality and comfort.
4. Tightly woven wicker: there should be no unraveling wicker fibers or gaps in the weave.
5. Caps protecting the bottom of the legs: protective caps help your wicker last longer, and saves your floor too.
6. Make sure chairs feel comfortable when you sit in them: try them out first, very important when purchasing a less expensive set.
7. Check how the inside of the wicker patio furniture is made: inexpensive wicker furniture may be machine woven resin constructed on a rattan frame, while expensive wicker furniture will be handwoven resin over a powder-coated aluminum frame, making it much more durable.
8. Make sure wicker patio furniture fits your family’s lifestyle: will the kids or the pets be too rough on a wicker set?
9. Make sure wicker patio furniture will be strong enough to support the weight of every family member: wicker has a 200-pound limit. Expensive wicker is stronger.
10. Purchase furniture covers to help protect your wicker patio furniture: covering your wicker prolongs its life.

Wicker patio furniture may be painted in different colors, as well as black, white or natural, and can be found in lots of styles to suit your needs. Styles include wicker table and chair sets, wicker umbrella tables with matching wicker chairs and chaise lounge, wicker bar sets with bar height stools, and even retro-inspired wicker bistro sets-so cute under a shady tree in the back yard!

Finally, check out your neighbor’s yard sale or your local discount store to discover cheap wicker pieces to mix and match. Keep an eye out for vintage wicker patio furniture which may be in need of loving care and repair; just be sure not to spend more on the repair than you did on the chair itself!