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The current world we live in is loaded with options. You have infinite choices regarding what you want to do with your life, where you want to live, whether or not you want a family, and what career path you wish seek. It’s all up in the air and it’s totally in your hands. I personally love the way our Internet has opened doors to so many more buisness opportunities world-wide. In this day and age you really do have the option of starting your own business and doing so from the comfort of your home. The trick is knowing what you want to do with your life.

If there’s one thing I can relay to individuals across the globe, it’s that you must enjoy your work. Seriously, this is what you’ll be taking pride in on a daily basis. Each morning you want to rise from bed and grin at the notion of your career. Life is so much better when you’re actually enjoying it from all aspects. And let’s not be naive here! What you do to earn a living is a massive part of your life. Most likely it will last until you’re 60 or more. So, it’s time to ponder your options. What amazing buisness oppurtunities are waiting in cyberspace for you? Don’t just assume there aren’t any! Let me give you a few quick examples. You could start your own web business selling custom jewelry, you could become acquainted with the stock market and trade from home, you could offer a resume writing service, you could repair laptops, you could become a web publisher and build websites to earn revenue, and you could even open a dessert catering business out of your home. There’s no end in sight when it comes to buisness oppurtunities online.

Find your niche! This is not only what work is all about, but it’s what life is all about as well. Figure out that one thing you truly enjoy and excel at doing. Maybe it’s building web pages for clients and maybe it’s writing for a fashion website. The options are vast and always at your fingertips. The key to success is trying and not simply giving up when things appear difficult. Millions of others just like yourself have built empires with buisness oppurtunities found online. Now it’s your turn to take hold of the reigns. Start earning money the way you want to.

The diagnosis of breast cancer or other disease of the breast is frightening in many different ways for women, but fortunately there are breast reconstruction techniques available today that can improve appearance and renew self-worth. New surgical procedures and devices have made it possible for surgeons to create a breast that comes very close in form and appearance to a natural breast. Reconstruction is frequently possible immediately following removal of the breast or mastectomy. The type of procedure depends on body type, age, and type of cancer treatment, and the best candidates for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction are women whose cancer seems to have been eliminated. There are many options to explore however; it’s not a simple procedure and time should be taken for deep consideration.

Some women find themselves uncomfortable weighing all the possible options, or they are struggling to cope with the diagnosis, while others don’t want to have any more surgery than absolutely necessary. Women with health conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, or who have other chronic illnesses may be advised by their surgeons to postpone breast reconstruction, especially if breast is being rebuilt in a more complicated procedure using flaps of skin and underlying tissue. A breast mound is formed by using an implant, a silicone sac filled with salt water or silicone gel, or tissues from the belly, back, or buttocks. Reconstruction also takes more than one surgery due to extra steps required to add a nipple, change the shape or size of the reconstructed breast, or operate on the opposite breast for a better match. Even though a reconstructed breast does not have natural sensations, the surgery offers a result that looks like a breast, and most women are glad they had reconstructive surgery.

All surgery carries some uncertainty and risk, including bleeding, fluid collection, excessive scar tissue, or difficulties with anesthesia, all of which are relatively uncommon. According to comprehensive online sources, breast reconstruction has no known effect on the recurrence of disease in the breast either, and it doesn’t interfere with chemotherapy or radiation should the cancer recur. There are many options to consider, and women need to be comfortable with the option they choose before proceeding. Good information on breast cancer, breast reconstruction, and treatments can be found online at www.plasticsurgery.org, www.breastcancer.org, or the National Institute of Health at www.nlm.nih.gov. There’s an abundance of pictures, illustrations, and information designed to give women the facts necessary to make an informed decision about breast reconstruction and if it’s right for them.

Downtown Boston is a great place to be and is worthy of some luxury accommodation. The Boston Park Plaza Hotel And Towers fits the bill and has provided excellent service since its completion in 1927. It was the first hotel in the world to have running water in every guest room. The interior is most impressive and includes a Grand Lobby and an Imperial Ballroom with crystal chandeliers and large enough for 2,000 people.

The hotel is conveniently situated just three miles from Logan International Airport. Guests can explore the city, which boasts elegant buildings, an interesting history and a rich cultural life with several theatres, museums and the world famous Boston Symphony Orchestra.

The hotel is well known for its restaurants and they have a reputation of their own. They include Todd English’s Bonfire Restaurant, McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant and Smith & Wollensky’s Steak House. For guests who want to skip the other courses and go straight to pudding, the Finale Restaurant is just for desserts. There is also M.J O’Connor’s Authentic Irish Pub and the Whiskey Park bar and nightclub. Guests enjoy a wide variety of facilities at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, including a Beauty Salon, Barber Shop, Gift Shop and Fitness Center. There is a full concierge service and a shoe shine.

Business users are well catered for and there is a Business Center and 36 meeting rooms. There is in room high speed Internet access and fax and Fedex services available. Guests can exchange currency, store luggage and go through an express check out. There is 24 hour room service, valet parking and a dry cleaning facility. The Boston Park Plaza Hotel has 941 guest rooms and 22 suites. All rooms contain cable television with pay for movies, iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Children under the age of 18 can stay, free of charge.

There are various packages on offer and the Boston Park Plaza hotel caters for weddings ceremonies and receptions. A wedding specialist advises on the arrangements and photographs can be taken in the public gardens, located opposite the hotel. The Romance Package includes one night’s stay, a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and breakfast for two in the guest room.

Other packages include the Go Green Package, which involves a bike tour round Boston, a New England Aquarium and Imax package and a Spa Package. The All Inclusive Birthday Surprise includes a night’s stay, champagne, birthday cake and in room dinner and breakfast for two.

Regional specialties and restaurants give cities their own personalities and Boston dining is no exception. The proximity to the New England coast brings the best in seafood to Boston. Well known local dishes include cod and clam chowder, in addition to those famous baked beans. Bostonians are also known for their high consumption of ice cream.

The city is a cosmopolitan one and restaurants serve cuisine from all over the world along with American staple fare. The neighborhood of North End is where the best Italian food can be found. Marliave restaurant is 124 years old and has a roof garden. Galleria Umberto specializes in Sicilian food and is very popular as it serves great food at inexpensive prices. It is especially busy at lunchtimes.

There are many seafood establishments and Barking Crab gives a view of the harbor and downtown. This Boston dining experience outdoors is also accompanied by live music every day. The Union Oyster House has the distinction of being the oldest American restaurant in continuous use. The raw bar is popular with its customers.

Chinatown is a thriving community in Boston with many fine Boston dining experiences. In addition to Chinese restaurants, there are Japanese and Korean. Seafood is also popular here and customers can pick out the dish they want from a live tank at East Ocean City. Jumbo Seafood is another popular fish restaurant.

The city’s vegetarians also have a good choice, including the Vietnamese run Buddha’s Delight. There is also a Vietnamese theme at the Grasshopper Vegan restaurant, where the cheesecake is recommended. Thai food is also popular and the Nud Pob is frequented by the student population because of the inexpensive but tasty menu. It’s a fusion restaurant, well known for its yellow and green curries.

The city has a big Irish population of course and Boston dining wouldn’t be complete without the Irish pubs, selling a taste of back home. One of the best known ones is Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Pub and Bistro, an attractive pub containing stained glass windows, taken from an Irish church. Matt Murphy’s pub is known for its above average pub food and also provides live music entertainment.

For anyone on a budget, there are some great Boston dining places with value for money in mind. Delis, diners, grills and steakhouses all serve up tasty meals. Fire and Ice is a grill house with a difference. Customers choose their food and sauces and then watch it being cooked on a communal grill.

Writing illustrated childrens books is a pretty tough way to make a living. A lot of people assume that it is an easy life because the books are so simple. In a sense it’s true. Anyone can write a children’s book. It takes a good author to write a good children’s book because it takes a good author to write a good book period, but writing for kids is still a lot less work than writing for adults. The industry, however, is cutthroat. There are so many people who can churn out kids books that the competition can be brutal and crushing. Having your books discovered by a good publisher is almost impossible. You need good contacts, a good agent, and most of all you need to get your books illustrated by an excellent artist.

Illustrating books is a tough sell. A lot of artists turn down requests by people wanting to have their books illustrated without even considering them. You see, the chance of “making it” from the work you do on a kids book is slim to none. Thousands of authors out there want to get their books illustrated, and few of them are willing to part with the money it requires. Most writers wants to hire illustrators on spec. This means that the illustrator only gets a commission if the book gets picked up. Only a tiny proportion of children’s books get published, and of those very few are financially successful. It is no wonder there are so few book illustrators for hire.

Rather than looking for authors who wants to get a book illustrated, most artists will actually go to the company themselves. Many book publishers will hire artists and assign them to new authors. This is the best way for a book illustrator to make a living. Unfortunately, there is no similar offer for authors. Just because you are a good writer doesn’t mean that a company will want to hire you. Unless you can successfully pitch your idea, you will not be picked up. No one hires writers purely for their craft. Writers are hired for a marketable idea. Without that marketable idea and the right pitch, they will never get their books illustrated unless they want to part with a lot of money out of pocket. The only solution is to go to the book publishers who will assign you an artist if they like your book. These publishers, unfortunately, are very difficult to get picked up by.

Everyone who appreciates a good cup of coffee knows the value of having the right equipment to make it. The Bodum Coffee Company was founded in 1944 in Denmark and is still a family concern. The first of their own products, the Santos Coffee maker, came on the market in 1958 and is still available today. The company produces kitchenware and tableware but is mostly known for its French coffee presses.

These products are both functional and stylish and will look good in any kitchen or café. Everything is designed with flavor in mind. The Bistro Nouveau coffee or tea glass is made from heat resistance glass and has a black, plastic handle. The glass keeps coffee and tea warm and can also be used for soup. The glasses are suitable for cleaning in the dishwasher.

The Eileen is a black and stainless steel frame Bodum coffee maker in the French press style. It has a square handle for easy grip and it is chosen by bistro and café owners. The Costa Rica 8 Cup French Press also has a stainless steel frame and an easy grip curved handle with a rubber coating. Coffee is quick and easy to make. Ground coffee is put into the flask, hot water is added and stirred with a wooden or plastic spoon. After three or four minutes, the plunger is pressed and perfect coffee is the result.

The Travel Press is transparent and holds 16oz of liquid. It serves as a Bodum coffee maker and tea maker, mixing hot water with ground coffee or tea leaves. Other products from the company include electric coffee grinders, milk frothers, electric water kettles and espresso machines. Accessories are also available for the Bodum coffee maker line. The 4 minute timer can be fitted to all the machines and is powered by a battery. The range of accessories also includes chrome measuring spoons and drip filters.

Storage is important in keeping coffee fresh and dry. Bodum supplies a storage jar with a sealed lid and a removable silicon gasket. The jar is dishwasher friendly and can also be used to store tea, herbs, sugar or rice. All of the machines are designed to be durable. However, should anything need replacing, there are spare parts available for all the Bodum coffee makers and other equipment. It’s reassuring to the consumer that the professionals also buy the products and put their trust in the company.

The world of boating is a fascinating one, for those in the industry and for people content to look and admire the various vessels. International boat shows are a great way to see what’s on offer from the latest designs in motor boats and yachts. There are several prestigious annual events, attracting thousands of visitors. They give an opportunity to manufacturers to exhibit and for the media to report on the latest innovations, all with their own local flavor.

The Fort Lauderdale Show is a family friendly event in the Florida sunshine. It exhibits boats, yachts and accessories with a particular emphasis on superyachts. Scheduled for 25th October — 29th October 2007, the displays will be across six different locations. The local interest in fishing is reflected in the number of fishing related events. There is tuition for adults with specific sessions for ladies and children. Children in the 4-16 age range can learn to fish with Captain Don Dingman, presenter of children’s TV show, Hook the Future. They also get the chance to do some face painting.

Southampton Show is the major event on the calendar of boat shows in the UK. The September 2007 event was a great success and offered a wide variety of activities and the opportunity to explore the lovely marina. One of the highlights was the appearance of the HMS Bounty, a replica pirate ship that recently featured in the movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: World’s End. There was a Chinese theme at the show, in honor of the coming Olympic Games in Beijing. Visitors could try out Chinese food and see fireworks displays, martial arts weapons and lion dancers. Trips on power boats and yachts were very popular as were the displays by the Coastguards and the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution). There was also tuition from scuba diving instructors.

The luxury end of the boating market is seen in the opulent splendor of Monte-Carlo at the Monaco Show. This is the only one of the boat shows to exclusively show superyachts with a minimum of 25 meters in length. Many manufacturers like to premier their latest vessels at this sparkling event. The world’s most prestigious shipyards, naval architects and interior designers are represented here. The September 2007 show continued the tradition of on board cocktail parties and other social functions. Industry representatives and members of the public both enjoy all the high class amenities that the area is famous for.

The Sydney Show is another jewel in the crown of international boat shows, set in its beautiful marina and comprising a number of exciting events. The August 2007 show featured a superboat race, offshore power racing and the World Water-skiing Championship. There were workshops on boating for novices and the more advanced, which included tips on sailing through bad weather. The 2008 show has been announced for 31st July-5th August.

It seems that every occupation has different criteria that people need to follow in order to work in their chosen field. Many different occupations require testing in order to be certified or licensed in that area. In most cases this is a very good thing because it provides for some consistency in knowledge amongst the people that enter the occupation. It is a good way to measure that the person has learned what they need to be in that line of work.

In some occupations you need to be licensed by the state you are working in and for other occupations there is a general examination that is accepted in all the states. My daughters have found that not all states have similar laws when it comes to the board of nursing. Both of my daughters obtained their nursing degrees from the same university. Once they graduated with their degree they contacted the board of nursing to take their examinations. Once they passed the exam they were considered registered nurses. They both passed and started working in the state we live in. My older daughter met a young man and got married. They needed to relocate to Texas for his job. My daughter contacted the board of nursing in Texas to inquire about taking the nursing exam. She was told that as long as she had proof that she is a registered nurse she could work in nursing in Texas. She was relieved that she did not have to retake the board exam. They moved and within a month she was working for a clinic that was located a few miles from the home they were renting.

My other daughter decided that she wanted to make some big money and see the country at the same time. She signed up for the traveling nurse program. This is for professionals in the medical field that are willing to go where there is a shortage of staff. The pay is high and some of the locations were appealing to my daughter. It seemed like a great job for a single person. Once she signed up she found out that not every state accepts the registration from our state. Some states did and others required that you took the examination for their particular state. She contacted the board of nursing and complained about the inconsistency. They agreed with her, but explained that at this time there is not a national registry for nurses. This is something that is being worked on. Once this would be established a nurse can take a national examination and work any where in the country. This seems like it will be a more organized way of helping nurses find work in other states.

The Blues Brothers is a cult movie, a musical comedy that blends classic soul music, car chases and charismatic characters. There are many imitators but there’s nothing to beat the real thing. Fans can collect Blues Brothers DVD versions and there are plenty to choose from.

The film was released in 1980 and directed by John Landis. The two main characters were played by Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues and the late John Belushi as his brother Jake. The plot begins with the release of Jake from prison and his attempts to reform his old band to raise money to save the Catholic home for orphans, where he and Elwood were raised. The brother’s characters were expanded from Saturday Night Live sketches. A Blues Brothers DVD gives an opportunity to re-live the comic moments and music from the supporting cast, including James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin.

The band, fronted by Aykroyd on mouth organ and vocals and Belushi as lead vocalist, brought out an album titled Briefcase Full of Blues after their appearance on Saturday Night Live and before the movie release. The original band line up featured some well known musicians, such as Steve Cropper on guitar, a former member of Booker T and the MGs. The drummer was Willie Hall, who had played drums for Isaac Hayes band, the Bar-Kays.

In 2005, the 25th Anniversary Edition DVD was released. The two discs show the original release and the extended one that included previously cut scenes. The director had been ordered to cut his film and he was pleased to have it restored. Dan Aykroyd introduces the film and there is a documentary about the making of the movie. There is also concert footage of the band from the House of Blues in San Diego. Other extras include footage from impersonators singing songs from the movie. Another earlier Blues Brothers DVD was released in 1998, called the Collector’s Edition. This too showed the director’s cut.

The Best of the Blues Brothers DVD has footage of the band performing live and appearances on Saturday Night Live by Belushi and Aykroyd. There is also a documentary made in 1992 and an interview with Aykroyd as himself and in character as Elwood. The Blues Brothers DVD 2000 shows the film in widescreen format and has bonus material on the making of the movie. It also contains a theatrical trailer, promotional posters, photographs from the set and cast and filmmakers notes.

When it comes down to how you spend your money and how you pay our bills, many are hoping you will choose to go with them. People are finding new and more convenient methods for bill payment in the hopes that you will find they have the best and the fastest way to take care of things so you can focus on your life and not your bills. With so many choices, and so many security threats, it is often harder to decide than one might think.

Most used to do bill payment by mailing in a check. This usually works well, but there is always the chance that the bill will not make it in on time, or will be lost all together. In some cases, mail gets mangled and takes forever to get where it’s going if it gets there at all. This means that many have decided they would like an easier and faster way of doing bill payment, and they have a great peace of mind while doing so. The options for safe payments are growing all of the time.

Some like to do bill payment by using their credit card, but that means they have to find a way to pay the credit card. It’s almost like adding a payment while making one. Instead, most banks have made it standard practice to have check cards with most checking accounts. These can do almost anything that a credit card can do, with the exception of extending credit. You must have the money in your account in order to use them, but they are a much appreciated improvement over writing paper checks in many cases. They are faster too.

Bill payment can now be done over the phone in many cases, and can also be done online. The problems people might have with this is the security factor, but most places that process bill payments are very secure, and there are not many problems. You might avoid any problems by making sure you are on a reputable site before you do your transaction. If you have digital cable or a satellite dish, you may even be able to do your payments right from your television screen. Some have the option of making payments right through the system and all you have to do is punch in your card number and send the payment along. It’s quick, easy, and most of the time, immediate.