November 18th, 2008 01:47pm
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I. The Right to Life
It is a fundamental principle of most moral theories that all human beings have a right to life. The existence of a right implies obligations or duties of third parties towards the right-holder. One has a right AGAINST other people. The fact that one possesses a certain right - prescribes to others certain obligatory behaviours and proscribes certain acts or omissions. This Janus-like nature of rights and duties as two sides of the same ethical coin - creates great confusion. People often and easily confuse rights and their attendant duties or obligations with the morally decent, or even with the morally permissible. What one MUST do as a result of another’s right - should never be confused with one SHOULD or OUGHT to do morally (in the absence of a right).
The right to life has six distinct strains:
IA. The right to be brought to life
IB. The right to be born
IC. The right to be maintained
ID. The right not to be killed
IE. The right to have one’s life saved
IF. The right to save one’s life (erroneously limited to the right to self-defence)
IG. The Right to terminate one’s life
IH. The right to have one’s life terminated
IA. The Right to be Brought to Life
Only living people have rights. There is a debate whether a fetus is a living person - but there can be no doubt that it exists. Its rights - whatever they are - derive from the fact that it exists. The right to be brought to life (the right to become or to be) pertains to a yet non-existent entity and, therefore, is null and void. Had this right existed, it would have implied an obligation or duty to give life to the unborn and the not yet conceived. No such duty or obligation exist.
IB. The Right to be Born
The right to be born crystallizes at the moment of voluntary and intentional fertilization. If a woman knowingly engages in sexual intercourse for the explicit and express purpose of having a child - then the resulting fertilized egg has a right to mature and be born. Furthermore, the born child has all the rights a child has against his parents: food, shelter, emotional nourishment, education, and so on.
It is debatable whether such rights of the fetus and, later, of the child, exist if the fertilization was either involuntary (rape) or unintentional (”accidental” pregnancies). It would seem that the fetus has a right to be kept alive outside the mother’s womb, if possible. But it is not clear whether it has a right to go on using the mother’s body, or resources, or to burden her in any way in order to sustain its own life (see IC below).
IC. The Right to be Maintained
Does one have the right to maintain one’s life and prolong them at other people’s expense? Does one have the right to use other people’s bodies, their property, their time, their resources and to deprive them of pleasure, comfort, material possessions, income, or any other thing?
The answer is yes and no.
No one has a right to sustain his or her life, maintain, or prolong them at another INDIVIDUAL’s expense (no matter how minimal and insignificant the sacrifice required is). Still, if a contract has been signed - implicitly or explicitly - between the parties, then such a right may crystallize in the contract and create corresponding duties and obligations, moral, as well as legal.
Example:
No fetus has a right to sustain its life, maintain, or prolong them at his mother’s expense (no matter how minimal and insignificant the sacrifice required of her is). Still, if she signed a contract with the fetus - by knowingly and willingly and intentionally conceiving it - such a right has crystallized and has created corresponding duties and obligations of the mother towards her fetus.
On the other hand, everyone has a right to sustain his or her life, maintain, or prolong them at SOCIETY’s expense (no matter how major and significant the resources required are). Still, if a contract has been signed - implicitly or explicitly - between the parties, then the abrogation of such a right may crystallize in the contract and create corresponding duties and obligations, moral, as well as legal.
Example:
Everyone has a right to sustain his or her life, maintain, or prolong them at society’s expense. Public hospitals, state pension schemes, and police forces may be required to fulfill society’s obligations - but fulfill them it must, no matter how major and significant the resources are. Still, if a person volunteered to join the army and a contract has been signed between the parties, then this right has been thus abrogated and the individual assumed certain duties and obligations, including the duty or obligation to give up his or her life to society.
ID. The Right not to be Killed
Every person has the right not to be killed unjustly. What constitutes “just killing” is a matter for an ethical calculus in the framework of a social contract.
But does A’s right not to be killed include the right against third parties that they refrain from enforcing the rights of other people against A? Does A’s right not to be killed preclude the righting of wrongs committed by A against others - even if the righting of such wrongs means the killing of A?
Not so. There is a moral obligation to right wrongs (to restore the rights of other people). If A maintains or prolongs his life ONLY by violating the rights of others and these other people object to it - then A must be killed if that is the only way to right the wrong and re-assert their rights.
IE. The Right to have One’s Life Saved
There is no such right as there is no corresponding moral obligation or duty to save a life. This “right” is a demonstration of the aforementioned muddle between the morally commendable, desirable and decent (”ought”, “should”) and the morally obligatory, the result of other people’s rights (”must”).
In some countries, the obligation to save life is legally codified. But while the law of the land may create a LEGAL right and corresponding LEGAL obligations - it does not always or necessarily create a moral or an ethical right and corresponding moral duties and obligations.
IF. The Right to Save One’s Own Life
The right to self-defence is a subset of the more general and all-pervasive right to save one’s own life. One has the right to take certain actions or avoid taking certain actions in order to save his or her own life.
It is generally accepted that one has the right to kill a pursuer who knowingly and intentionally intends to take one’s life. It is debatable, though, whether one has the right to kill an innocent person who unknowingly and unintentionally threatens to take one’s life.
IG. The Right to Terminate One’s Life
See “The Murder of Oneself”.
IH. The Right to Have One’s Life Terminated
The right to euthanasia, to have one’s life terminated at will, is restricted by numerous social, ethical, and legal rules, principles, and considerations. In a nutshell - in many countries in the West one is thought to has a right to have one’s life terminated with the help of third parties if one is going to die shortly anyway and if one is going to be tormented and humiliated by great and debilitating agony for the rest of one’s remaining life if not helped to die. Of course, for one’s wish to be helped to die to be accommodated, one has to be in sound mind and to will one’s death knowingly, intentionally, and forcefully.
II. Issues in the Calculus of Rights
IIA. The Hierarchy of Rights
All human cultures have hierarchies of rights. These hierarchies reflect cultural mores and lores and there cannot, therefore, be a universal, or eternal hierarchy.
In Western moral systems, the Right to Life supersedes all other rights (including the right to one’s body, to comfort, to the avoidance of pain, to property, etc.).
Yet, this hierarchical arrangement does not help us to resolve cases in which there is a clash of EQUAL rights (for instance, the conflicting rights to life of two people). One way to decide among equally potent claims is randomly (by flipping a coin, or casting dice). Alternatively, we could add and subtract rights in a somewhat macabre arithmetic. If a mother’s life is endangered by the continued existence of a fetus and assuming both of them have a right to life we can decide to kill the fetus by adding to the mother’s right to life her right to her own body and thus outweighing the fetus’ right to life.
IIB. The Difference between Killing and Letting Die
There is an assumed difference between killing (taking life) and letting die (not saving a life). This is supported by IE above. While there is a right not to be killed - there is no right to have one’s own life saved. Thus, while there is an obligation not to kill - there is no obligation to save a life.
IIC. Killing the Innocent
Often the continued existence of an innocent person (IP) threatens to take the life of a victim (V). By “innocent” we mean “not guilty” - not responsible for killing V, not intending to kill V, and not knowing that V will be killed due to IP’s actions or continued existence.
It is simple to decide to kill IP to save V if IP is going to die anyway shortly, and the remaining life of V, if saved, will be much longer than the remaining life of IP, if not killed. All other variants require a calculus of hierarchically weighted rights.
One form of calculus is the utilitarian theory. It calls for the maximization of utility (life, happiness, pleasure). In other words, the life, happiness, or pleasure of the many outweigh the life, happiness, or pleasure of the few. It is morally permissible to kill IP if the lives of two or more people will be saved as a result and there is no other way to save their lives. Despite strong philosophical objections to some of the premises of utilitarian theory - I agree with its practical prescriptions.
In this context - the dilemma of killing the innocent - one can also call upon the right to self defence. Does V have a right to kill IP regardless of any moral calculus of rights? Probably not. One is rarely justified in taking another’s life to save one’s own. But such behaviour cannot be condemned. Here we have the flip side of the confusion - understandable and perhaps inevitable behaviour (self defence) is mistaken for a MORAL RIGHT. That most V’s would kill IP and that we would all sympathize with V and understand its behaviour does not mean that V had a RIGHT to kill IP. V may have had a right to kill IP - but this right is not automatic, nor is it all-encompassing.
(continued)
Sam Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited and After the Rain - How the West Lost the East. He is a columnist for Central Europe Review, United Press International (UPI) and eBookWeb and the editor of mental health and Central East Europe categories in The Open Directory, Suite101 and searcheurope.com.
Visit Sam’s Web site at http://samvak.tripod.com
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November 18th, 2008 06:44am
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The new version of SearchInform 1.5.01
On July, 5 the SoftInform company announced the release of a new version of the information search system SearchInform 1.5.01 with the support of search by file attributes.
Following automatic rubrication that had been implemented in the previous version the developers have substantially enhanced the functionality of the application with new opportunities. SearchInform 1.5.01 proudly boasts the ability to search by file attributes and search with limits. The new types of files for indexation comprise .mp3 and .avi tags, Open Office documents and electronic messages from TheBat. The support of document attributes has equipped users with additional opportunities and streamlined the search process. Search with limits enables you to search documents with certain attributes only (by file size, by message subject, by characters in the heading, etc.).
In addition, the interface of SearchInform 1.5.01 has been slightly retouched, a number of minor bugs have been corrected and a plug-in for Microsoft Visual SourceSafe has been added.
With the help of SearchInform 1.5.01 in just a fraction of a second you can find any document located on your computer’s hard-drive or in virtually any database.
High indexing rate (up to 6 Gb/hour), a small index size (15-20% of the actual bulk of textual information), support of virtually all widely spread formats of text files, (including .pdf, .html, electronic messages from Outlook and TheBat, mp3 and avi tags) and correct work with archives turn SearchInform into an irreplaceable tool for searching information.
SearchInform spells prompt and accurate document search.
It gives you power over information.
It is the ability to act while others are still searching.
More information about SearchInform. You can find version 1.5.01 on the official site
http://www.searchinform.com/site/ru/index.htm
If you have any questions, please write to max@offliner.com
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November 17th, 2008 04:19pm
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The move is on. Last year millions of Americans switched from cable TV to satellite TV.
Why? When you compare satellite TV to cable TV you’ll discover the main reasons are cost, picture quality, program choices, and customer satisfaction.
Let’s check out the differences …
Cable vs. Satellite TV Fees
Cable TV fees across the country average $39.99 per month. In our area the cost for cable TV is $37.30 a month for 64 channels, plus $10.95 a month to add digital channels. Installation in one room is $39.95, plus $9.95 for each additional room.
Satellite TV fees from Dish Network are $31.99 per month for 60 channels, while DirecTV charges $41.99 per month for 115 channels. Both satellite TV providers currently offer free satellite TV equipment and free installation in up to four rooms.
Cable vs. Satellite TV Programming
Cable TV in most areas offers almost as many channels as satellite TV, and is broadcast in analog (over-the-air) format. If you want to have digital picture and sound you’ll have to pay an additional fee, usually $10 to $15 a month.
Satellite TV offers more channels than cable TV (more than 250 channels), and more HDTV (high definition TV) programming. All satellite TV channels are broadcast in digital format for the highest quality picture and sound.
Cable vs. Satellite TV Equipment
With cable you only need cable boxes that connect the incoming cable line to your televisions. There is usually no charge or rental fees for cable boxes, however, If you want a digital video recorder, you’ll have to pay an extra fee.
With satellite TV you need a satellite TV dish and TV receivers. Both Dish Network and DirecTV offer that equipment, plus installation, for free. Dish Network will give you a DVR (digital video recording) receiver or an HDTV receiver at no charge, while DirecTV charges $49.99 for DVR receivers and $299 for HDTV receivers.
Cable and Satellite TV Reliability and Customer Satisfaction
Cable TV outages average 3% to 5% per year. J.D. Powers and Associates ranks cable companies as good to poor in customer satisfaction.
Satellite TV outages average about 1%. J.D. Power and Associates has ranked the two satellite TV providers — Dish Network and DirecTV — higher in customer satisfaction than any of the cable TV companies for the last five years
The Bottom Line
If you only watch a couple of shows a week, and you live in an area where you can’t get over-the-air TV and cable TV costs less than $20 per month, then cable may be your best option.
If, on the other hand, you want the biggest variety of shows, movies, sports, and news for the least amount of money … you want to watch your all your shows in digital video and sound … and you want the option of watching them in HD format and recording them on a DVR receiver, then satellite TV is what you’re looking for.
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Brian Stevens is a professional freelance writer and webmaster who has written extensively on free satellite TV systems. For more information on free satellite TV systems go to: http://www.thesatellitetvguide.com
aria@copper.net
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November 17th, 2008 10:02am
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F1 racing is fundamentally the top of go karting. It is the professional design of the sport in its entirety. Formula One is big phenomenon, a business corporation that rakes in millions and millions of dollars yearly from advertising, sponsorship, & TV income channels. Successful drivers with a millionaire bank account race these astonishing vehicles that are unparalleled with hi-tech equipment - everything from hard to fabricate lightweight structures that glide the mechanism to tires with unsurpassed grooving style that exemplify the unbelievable power on the race track. Find the latest F1 Merchandise offers today.
There is presently no other sport that best symbolise the phrase “international sport” like F1 motoring. Numerous countries are active members in developing the Formula One motor sport show - Malaysia for example, is a hot spot for motor sport (Fernando Alonso, a Spanish-born driver under Team Renault just won a grand prix motor race there) & Italy plays a large role in designing and creating first class, top-of-the-line go karts. Rivalry is normal in karting - giving an edge of passion with each and every zip of the curve & nitrous increase of the engine.
F1 motor cars can be summed up in 2 words: hi-tech miracle. These sleek, low riding gems travelling around laps at speeds around 150 miles per hour consist of nothing more than merely a chassis, an engine, & four wheels. For a start, the engine is located behind the cockpit as opposed to regular motor vehicles. Buy sports equipment at great prices.
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November 15th, 2008 06:39pm
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RV Camping is alive and well from Southern California to Florida, its time you get out your camping checklist and make sure you have a healthy supply of goodies before venturing out to your favorite RV camp be in Yosemite, Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon. All around the world RV campings in parks or a resort is the in thing to do summer or winter just pick your site and join the club.
Rick Strunz writes from Texas: My RV trailer experience at Pismo Beach was the best, my only RV and camping tip is to bring a map or guide along and have all the equipment and gear on your list checked off, if not hope your not to far out in the country and close by a Wal Mart or camping store.
A good RV accessory to have with you is a camping recipe so you can utilize that with your on board kitchen and make yummy meals while enjoying the scenic views of the San Diego beach coastline, suck it up baby its free.
While out on the road no matter where in the world you’re from make sure you have plenty travel insurance, always better safe then sorry is my thought.
If your RV camping think of joining a RV club, especially if you’re a frequent road hog, just lease an RV and get a membership with the countless clubs around your city.
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Gianni Avellino is a successful author and publisher of http://www.discount-camping-gear.org. Get information on camping gear, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, furniture, and cookware.
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November 11th, 2008 04:47pm
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“Have more then you show,
Speak less than you know”.
Shakespeare
“The very nations that have made the greatest progress in their development during the last century are justly those three countries which have rewarded their inventors for the inventions done”.
Evans, J.
Chicago Steel Foundry Co. v. Burnside Steel Foundry Co., 132F. 2d 812, 816; 56 U.S.P.Q., 283,287
(7 th Cir. 1943)
I have a lot of secrets in the field of chromatography!
One of them is the attainment of maximum possible efficiency of the chromatographic column (Hayrapetyan’s Effect).
For this purpose the new basic technology chromatography - Chromabarography is offered. (Russia patent Chromatograph of A. S. Hayrapetyan).
The essence of the new basic technology of chromatography - Chromabarography - is the provision of the optional conditions of the analysis by keeping unchanged the linear rate of an imaginary point - the zone of the sample moved in time by the carrier-gas from the inlet to the outlet of the chromatographic column, ∆ p being kept constant at its ends during the whole cycle of the analysis, by which a maximum column efficiency (Hayrapetyan’s Effect) is attained.
From the practice of international trade of licenses it is known that expenses for the acquisition of a new technology, know-how and engineering at their mean sizes constitute a legible part of the income the main factors taken into account in the adoption of a decision and activity planning by a firm are:
◊ innovation;
◊ in-time outstripping of competitors;
◊ technical superiority of items.
Companies usually tend to penetrate into new markets as early as possible (though not necessarily the first) with a product of a quality as high as possible, and then accommodate their items to market demands (”Perkin Elmer”).
To copy, means always to catch up. To buy a license means to get to the level of the latest achievements of world science and practice in the shortest time and with the least expenditure of forces and means. An example of this may serve Germany, the Netherlands and Japan, burst ahead in some fields of science, technique and industrial production, mainly on account of acquisition of licenses for the right to use foreign patents and know-hows.
The essence of other patentable technical solutions - inventions, developing the basic technology, is not described as they are not patented. Their patenting only in Armenia is not expedient for the following reasons:
appearance of earlier publications, which is equivalent to transmission of information about technology without any compensation;
absence of manufacturers and mass consumers of chromatographic equipments in the country;
absence of logical sense for buying Armenian patent in view of its extremely limited territorial and economic influence on analytical devices market by the use of new basic technology of chromatography - chromabarography.
Consequently nobody buys them at the sum which one could get from European and/or patents of USA, Japan and other developed countries.
But there are no sufficient means to get patents of these countries. For information: the procedure of patenting in USA only lasts 2(two) years and demands a sum of 8.000 - 30.000 American “rubles”!
However versions may be considered.
On the basis of the contract and/or the license agreements to carry out the joint patenting of the new technical solutions of the basic technology - Chromabarography, and before getting patents in the developed countries,
t r a n s m i t :
patentable technical solutions;
patent-owner’s right;
author’s right.
MY GOAL IS YOUR GOAL…
KNOW-HOW and ENGINEERING in the creation of CHROMABAROGRAPHY at the level of inventions of new modifications with an effective synergism.
Joint patenting of new technical solutions with leading firms in USA, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Czech Republic, Japan, South Korea, China, Russia and others interested in this field.
I would be happy if you considered it convenient to express your opinion or showed an interest in a joint patenting in the new basic technology of Chromatography - Chromabarography in countries at your choice.
Performance of temporary or permanent, including the Joint Venture form, managing, industrial, patent-licensing (all kinds of works, as well as evaluation and defense of the right of industrial intellectual ownership), research and innovation works.
Attention!
Proposing the modern technology by “switching on” the electronic market of Internet, I am ready to discuss with you any question in the frame of the information postulated on the site.
I am sure the new basic technology of chromatography - Chromabarography - will be useful not only as a high - efficiency method (Hayrapetyan’s Effect) of analysis, but will also enrich it as a scientific discipline.
P. S.
C h r o m a b a r o g r a p h y
The best solution for Your business
An insignificant work with a significant e c o n o m y. Your success is my profession.
ARAM HAYRAPETYAN
Born 17 May 1945, married, two children. Daughter born 1972, married. Son born 1977. 47/6 Vardanants Street, Vanadzor 377201, Republic of Armenia, E-mail:
invent@freenet.am
Web-site:
HTTP://CHROMATOGRAPHY.HOTBOX.RU
www.chromabarography.hotbox.ru
www.freenet.am/~chrom
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November 10th, 2008 01:04pm
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Ask yourself the question; Are you the next undiscovered photographer? Anyone can take a photograph of course, but it’s that creative spark and seeing the unseen that makes a photographer stand out and be noticed.
Choose an area of photography that holds the strongest fascination to you. For me
it was nature photography, but this is one of many areas including still life, portraits
and wedding photography to name a few. Once you’ve chosen an area, try
experimenting, taking shots on impulse, varying the viewpoint, altering the lighting,
basically - try the untried. As one of my favourite sayings puts it, ‘Walk the un-
walked path.’
Many people don’t posses the belief within them that they have what it takes to be a
good photographer. Challenge that perception! It can be changed through
exercising your skills and gaining experience. In the now digital age there has
never been a better or more exciting time to take up photography. There has also
never been a better chance to experiment with images. With the ability to view
your taken photographs within seconds, you have the opportunities to better your
shots instantly. Once you have mastered the basic techniques, photography can be
a wholly satisfying and rewarding hobby. And who’s to say it will stop as a hobby? It
could turn out to be your future profession!
My best advice would be, don’t stick to any rules! Free your mind and photograph
what you want and how you want, have fun and be adventurous!
John Threlfall is a self-taught photographer with a deep passion for nature
photography. John has a Masters Degree in ‘Creative Imaging’. His work can be
viewed at http://www.capturednature.com The images capture the pure simplistic, yet
breathtaking beauty that is hidden away in rural Britain.
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November 10th, 2008 12:08pm
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Despite the media coverage of makeover reality shows, the majority of Americans are not looking for extreme transformations. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, most of us want to look better, naturally, with 68-percent preferring a subtle change. And experts agree that looking your best could be accomplished at home for considerably less.
Dr. Linda Franks, a leader in the specialized skin care frontier, says “To get that timeless, healthy look you need to start with an appropriate skincare regime. Taking good care of your skin can stave off fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and even dry skin.”
Doctors say whatever your skin type, the key is to cleanse it gently.
oAvoid hot water and use lukewarm instead, to prevent over-drying.
oAnd throw in the towel - traditional washcloths are too abrasive for the face, so use your hands and fingers.
Sixty-eight-percent of women claim to have sensitive skin which means dry, tight, chapped or easily irritated skin.
oMoisturize regularly.
oAvoid harsh cleansers with ingredients such as fragrances, dyes and preservatives because sensitive skin is easily damaged and takes longer to recover.
If your skin is dry and easily irritated, don’t wash more than once a day. You may risk stripping the skin of its natural oils.
oLook for non-irritating cleansing washes that are soap-free.
oUse light, oil-free, water-based moisturizers to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier.
oMake sure to choose a facial moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15, which protects against both UVB and UVA rays.
Skin sensitivity may also result from the third most common, non-surgical skincare procedure known as Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a quick and easy, non-invasive procedure that helps to reveal healthier-looking skin by sweeping away dead skin cells.
oDr. Franks reveals that, following the treatment, the best way to avoid irritation is by opting for an ultra-gentle cleanser and moisturizer.
oA new clinical study shows that PURPOSE gentle cleansing wash and dual treatment moisture lotion with spf 15 are compatible with this procedure.
How else can you obtain optimal skin health? Dr. Franks says, “Exercise opens up blood vessels to make skin look healthy and youthful. It’s so important for healthy skin.”
oRegular cardiovascular exercise increases blood flow to the skin which assists in collagen production.
oMaintaining muscle mass through exercise can also help anchor and support skin, keeping it taut.
oAnd drink up! At least eight, eight-ounce glasses of water a day are crucial for optimal skin hydration.
So before you sign on for an extreme and expensive makeover, just think back on some simple, beauty basics! You just might like what you see!
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PURPOSE® Skin Care (www.purposeskincare.com) manufactures a number of skin care products, including sunscreen, moisturizer, and face wash.
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November 8th, 2008 08:10pm
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It can be a lot of fun walking into an art supply store at the mall or to a local art and craft warehouse. The shelves contain a variety of art supplies, from acrylic paints to wooden easels, and the staff are often very friendly and passionate because they too are artists. However, what isn’t so friendly is overpaying - why pay full retail prices when you could be getting discount art supplies through an online art supply store or warehouse.
Remember that when you buy a table top easel at a traditional art supply store, you aren’t just paying for the easel. You’re also paying for the presentation of the supplies, in the traditional brick and mortar environment. An online art supply store or warehouse saves you money because their operation costs are less. The point of going into a store is to get help when you need it. When it comes to art supplies, most artists know basically what they need. Eliminating the middle man at an online art supply store or warehouse to get your art supplies makes good business sense and can also be exciting in its own right.
As an artist, you’re probably not accustomed to putting practical thoughts about time and money when it comes to your time spent in front of a wooden easel. It is worth a thought though, when you consider how fast costs can add up. A few dollars saved today can equal more time available to create tomorrow. Although shopping for online art supplies is very easy, it still can make you nervous. For one thing, there is something about buying something you’ve never touched that can seem weird, but art supply stores or warehouses can provide art supply catalogs to alleviate that worry. With art supply catalogs you are viewing an artistic depiction of art supplies. At that point you are one step away from viewing a painting of a wooden easel displayed on a table top easel that’s been balanced on a presentation easel in a corporate boardroom. However, it really is a practical solution to filling your needs.
Traditional art supply stores are great, but the prices are marked up, and you might not get what you want, when you need it. When you look through at art supply catalog and order your art supplies that way, you eliminate the chance that what you need will be out of stock at the time you purchase. So not only do you save money, you save time and worry. On top of saving money, the art supplies available online are of great quality. You won’t be sacrificing for the sake of saving money. The only thing you’ll be giving up is a few of the things people like to complain about. And if you order enough you might even qualify for free shipping.
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Are you looking for information on anything and everything Art related?Check out YU Art at: http://www.yuart.com YU Art , published by Susan G Phillips, is a complete resource directory covering the complete A to Z of Art topics You can view more YU Art articles at: http://www.yuart.com/archive
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November 8th, 2008 07:18am
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some ideas on how to create more time and space for yourself.
It can become all too easy these days to get caught up in a hectic round of professional and social events, shopping and general commitments. Therefore, it’s all the more important to take time out for yourself, to reflect on what’s working, what aspects of your life you’d like to alter, and what could be let go of. My article today is about creating the time and space to allow that to happen.
Before I became a life coach I trained as a classical pianist, and I can clearly remember the first time my College tutor asked me to consider that the silence between the notes of a piece of music was as important as the notes themselves. As a student at that time I was more interested in virtuosity; for me, the greatest number of notes in the shortest possible time was the recipe for success and applause.
As the years have passed I have come to realize that my tutor was right: timing and space create a platform for music to speak to an audience at the deepest level, and likewise in our own lives, for our own inner voices and desires to be heard and acted upon.
How many of us take time in our busy lives to really appreciate the silence between the notes? We may say that we don’t have time to slow down, that there aren’t enough hours in the day as it is; but what we need to learn is that it is we who are in control of our time, not the other way around, (though with the demands of family, friends and work - the static of obligation - this may be hard to believe at times).
It’s important to learn to go within, to prioritize our time, identify time wasters and say no to requests from others when need be. This plan to take care of ourselves first may sound selfish to some, but it’s only by looking after ourselves that we have the resources and energy to reach out to others, creating richer, more balanced and fulfilled lives.
Some suggestions for accessing space and time:
1.Sit and really listen to the world around you; notice the sounds that are close and those more distant. Become aware of the humming of the Universe, the vibration around you. If any of these sounds bothers you, the barking of a neighbour’s dog for example, aim to let the sound travel through you without giving it energy. Then turn your attention inwards, to the sounds of your body: your breath, digestion. Become aware of the constantly fluctuating rhythms of your energy. Just sit and let go. Become a human being, not a human doing.
2.In conversation, breathe before you speak: let others finish their sentence; too often we are not truly listening to the other person but are simply waiting for a chance to jump in again with our own riveting insights! Give each conversation some breathing space.
3.Focus on your breathing; relaxing into the breath, without aiming to change it in any way, can be a wonderful way to bring mind and body into alignment. A good technique suggested by Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh is to say the word ‘arriving’ as you breathe in, and ‘home’ as you breathe out. After a few minutes of this mindful breathing, you will be calmer and more in tune with yourself. Take time during each day to reconnect with your breath.
4.Get up earlier each day; so many of us rush headlong into the fray after gulping down some breakfast and fighting the traffic, already adrenalized when the day has hardly begun. The way in which we get going in the morning tends to set up the tone for the whole day. If you can, give yourself the gift of time in the morning to read, meditate or just potter about and you’ll feel the benefits (if you can go to bed earlier, so much the better!) My days are transformed when I manage to do this.
5.Just sit idly and look out of the window (this may be challenging at first, you can build up to it over time - perhaps a minute or two to start with); allow your thoughts to flit about as they will, after a while, see if you can distance yourself enough from your thoughts to observe them as they pass. Imagine them floating down a river in front of you, each one gradually disappearing out of sight.
You might like to make your own list. Remember that we function much better with some time out, and enjoy the journey inwards!
About the Author
Sarah is a business and life-design coach, working with individuals, entrepreneurs and independent professionals to support them to create more business and profitability, while designing a balanced, fulfilling and fun life.
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