Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Selecting The Best Watches For Men


A timeless timepiece is one of the few items a man holds close to his heart. Have you ever wondered why? Because it tells time and second it comments on his personal style.
If your man is obsessed with watches, giving him a wristwatch on his birthday or as an anniversary present sounds like the perfect gifting option. And, when you've already decided on that we know what's stopping you. The diverse range of styles, designs, materials and technology makes it hard to decide!
We've pulled together a list of the best watches for men. You're sure to find a perfect match for your man in this list that includes elegant leather units, luxury brands, modern classics, chunky sport watches, casual slim pieces and high-tech devices. Take a look . Best Watch for Fitness Tracking
Recommendations for the Best Watches for Men
Luxury watches: Luxury watches stand out for their excellent workmanship and superior function, but they are expensive. They are available in plastic as well as metals such as titanium and stainless steel. They have integrated alarms, calendars and timers. They are also waterproof. Breitling is a well-known luxury brand.
Classic watches: A classic watch is recognized for its simplistic, timeless designs. Classic units make a good investment option too as their value increases over time. The Swiss brand Patek Phillip exhibits an impressive lineup of classic units.
Sports watches: The two features to look for in a sport's watch are functionality and appeal. It should tell time accurately; it should also be shockproof and water resistant. Casio's G-Shock and Omega Seamaster are popular in this category.

Tips to Select Watches for Men
Your man's personal style is the best guideline to help you choose. Design and style are also important if your man has an eye for fashion. Men whose lives revolve around technology would prefer a timepiece with advanced features, sleek designs and a futuristic look while others who love the classics would appreciate legacy watches featuring vintage designs and the conventional leather bands.
A question you need to ask yourself when shopping for men's watches is doeshe change his wristwatch according to his outfit - a conservative style for work and a flashier one to go with casual clothing? If he does so, you can buy a watch based on the different occasions he wears his timepiece. Otherwise, you can opt for a universal design; one that will suit different occasions and outfits.
Measure his wrist size. Large dials with a chunky design doesn't look good on a slim wrist and vice versa. The wrist size will help you make the best choice.
Consider its build quality and durability. These features are particularly important on a unit that will be worn daily and subjected to rugged use.
Set your budget. You can get a quality timepiece without breaking the bank. Decent quality units start at £100. Compare and contrast different units to get the best value for your money.
Use these tips to buy a watch that suits his lifestyle, complements his personal style and fits your pocket; take our word he'll wear it for decades to come.



Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Not A Happy New Year for the McMath Family


We have all been reading about the sad California story of little 8-year-old Jahi McGrath, who was declared legally dead (no brain-wave activity) after an operation, but whose parents have moved her from the hospital to an undisclosed location and have insisted that she is not dead, and that she will be kept "alive" by a feeding tube and respirator.

Who can not be moved to tears by this tragedy? Who can not sympathize with these parents, who expected that she would come out of the operation alive and physically healthier. But she didn't. What an awful experience for them and their family.

And yet, we do wonder, why these parents refuse to accept the medical decision? Actually, the answer is simple: they don't want to lose their dear Jahi, and they will do everything they can to keep her alive.

There are three gates through which mourners must walk in order to recover and move forward:

1. Accept the death of your loved one. This means, in this case, to accept the reality and finality that Jahi is truly gone, that she has left us her memories and life-lessons, but not her physical body. This is the first and for some, the most difficult gate to walk through, and it often leads to anger and blaming and a refusal to accept the inevitable. HAPPY NEW YEAR MEME


2. Confront the grief which comes from the death. This gate leads grievers to begin the process of healing, of indeed "laying them gently down" and beginning to see that there can be a future after loss, a future that will be different than the past. The core of this idea is the deep dark secret of grief: she died, I am still alive. Lots of folks have a "survivors guilt" because they are still alive. Nonetheless, living is a good thing, we should honor that life.

3. Embrace your new life, not forgetting about your loved one, but remembering them and moving on in your own life to joy and celebration. This seems far away and impossible for most grievers to even think possible, but with proper counseling and patience, it will happen.

I am afraid that these parents have not been able to begin their grief process, because they still cannot accept the reality of their daughter's death. While their daughter is still alive, their own lives are now deadened because she isn't there in the way they would like. Their lives are now "upside down," and that is not the way they are supposed to be. Sadness walks with them, and so this has not been so far a Happy New Year. We can only hope that by next January, they will be able to grieve Jahi's death, move "from mourning to morning," and be able to wish themselves and us a Happy New Year.


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Nespresso Pixie C60 Perfect for Small Places


So many consumers, myself included, would love to be able to make that perfect cup of espresso in their own home. I would give anything to be able to just wake up, roll out of bed and walk over into the kitchen in the privacy of my own home and make a great espresso. It always seems like the best espresso is always made from a professional machine. Those large professional machines, take up a great deal of space and cost a significant amount of money. It seems like nothing compares to the style of espresso or a cappuccino that comes from a professional machine. Retailers sell similar machines, which are smaller and significantly less expensive. The downside of these machines, is that the parts are made of plastic most often and they fall apart and break down only after a few months of usage. Everytime I have attempted to make an espresso or froth milk for a cappuccino from one of those machines, it turns into an absolute disaster. I gave up. I opted for the Starbucks on the corner instead. After a while, it becomes a nuisance to crawl out of your house and down the street, just for coffee.

Then came the advent of Nespresso. An absolute creation from the Gods. I will admit, I was very hesitant at first. I am not a fan of the Kuerig style single cup coffee. That style of coffee is watered down and never strong enough in flavor of caffeine. I was afraid Nespresso was going to be espresso version of the Keurig, a watered down imposter espresso. On the contrary, I found the exact opposite. Nespresso is a lifesaver and a game changer. The Nespresso pods taste amazing. They are robust, powerful and pack a punch. best nespresso machine


Nespresso Pixie C60, it's the perfect and ultimate kitchen accessory. This first time I saw and used this machine was in Europe, Paris to be exact. It was a beautiful, a tiny apartment in the Bastiile. Some of the space in Europe, are even smaller than a New York apartment. This machine was a perfect size for that miniture space. Very small, very compact, very easy to manage and most importantly very easy to clean. The Nespresso Pixie is the smallest Nespresso machine on the market. The pods are conveniently placed in the machine and the espresso is ready in two minutes. The pods are available in a large variety of flavors. This machine is ideal for small space and competitively priced. It's capabilities are outstanding.


The machine contains a container for used the pods, which is can be easily emptied and cleaned. It has the capability of being programmed for both Espresso and Lungo. It automatically powers off. This Pixie proves that size does not always matter. It packs twice the punch for its size. It is a streamlined version of their Grand Cru Machine. The capsules offer the best coffees by minimizing the preparation time by cutting out the grind and the filling of filters, and even the use of filters altogether. It is suiting even for the pickiest of Italians.

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How To Say Happy New Year In Spanish and Learning Spanish Vocabulary Words


In this lesson I will teach you how to say Happy New Year in Spanish. I will also tell you how Christmas is celebrated in Colombia while teaching you some new vocabulary words.

This is how you say Happy New Year in Spanish:

"Feliz año nuevo!" But in Colombia they simply say "Feliz año!"

My first year in Colombia I celebrated the Christmas holidays in Barranquilla, Colombia. But every year after that I celebrated the Christmas holidays in Medellin. Barranquilla and Medellin, just like the rest of Latin America, actually celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve, the 24th. HAPPY NEW YEAR QUOTES


Every year, I have a typical Colombian Christmas dinner here: A dinner consisting of "pollo relleno" (stuffed chicken), "buñuelos" (I'd describe these as fried cheese balls), "natilla" (raw sugar pudding).


The only difference between my Christmas dinner in Barranquilla and my the one in Medellin is that my new "novia paisa" (girlfriend from Medellin) cooked the "pollo relleno" from scratch. The pollo relleno that I had on the coast of Colombia was already pre-cooked when purchased from the
"supermercado" and was already stuffed with "carne, aceitunas, y huevos." (meat, olives and eggs).

Being a non-traditionalist, I found myself cooking a couple of non-Colombian dishes for my "paisita" on Christmas Eve. The last time I went to New York I made sure that I bought all the Puerto Rican and Dominican cooking ingredients that I would need to take back here to Medellin to cook some

From New York, I brought back Sazón, Adobo, Cilantro and, of course, Sofrito. I'd describe "Sofrito" as a slightly"picante" (spicy) Puerto Rican tomato sauce.

And with those ingredients, I managed to cook Puerto Rican or Dominican style dishes of "arroz amarillo" (yellow rice) and "habichuelas" (stewed red beans). But in Medellin, the word "habichuelas" means "string beans" and "frijoles" means "beans."


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Happy New Year! Lets Begin


Happy New Year! Well I have begun my New Year the way I've started many others. Determined and depressed. How can you have the same feelings at the same time? Oh well, I promised to be honest, so we will be more determined together ok? There are two sides to depression, the feeling and the action(or inaction as the case may be). It is not good to suppress your feelings but it is not good to be dictated by them either. Acknowledge your feelings! " I don't want to write this, I don't want to do anything!" " I'm off of work today!" "I just want to go back to bed!" "I can't eat if I'm sleeping right?" Does that make us feel better? Probably not but this does. I'm writing. Action slowly causes those feelings to disapate. If not then you might need to seek professional help. Still with me? Then Let's begin!

I listed foods that I like that are good to eat and here are a few:

1. Whole grain and natural carbohydrates. Raw and plain potatoes. Whole grain cereals, like oatmeal. Brown rice and similar grains. The closer to the dirt the better it is.

2. Beans and legumes- If you eat from this group, good for you! Keep it up, try dishes with beans that used to have meat in them, like casseroles! If you don't eat beans you need to try to find some that you will eat. Ask for bean dishes at restaurants. Try exotic places and don't be afraid to ask questions.

3. Fruits and Vegetables- Eat as many raw as possible! Cook the others as little as possible. Frozen and canned are OK if nothing else is available but no heavy syrup fruits.

4. Fish- I can not stress enough the importance of eating fish. Especially if you are limiting your intake of red meats(a good idea.) I know a lot of people who say "I don't like/eat fish". Again, go to a restaurant to experience different kinds of fish. That is how I discovered tilapia and scrod for the first time. Like I've stated, I know plenty of people who won't eat fish. Most of them are overweight. Enough said. Happy New Year Images 2020



How about exercise? Well since I am off today I need to do more than I do in the course of a normal day. (I know, I feel like resting, relaxing, it is my day off!) I will start by walking to the rental office to pay my rent. Now to be honest I had planned to drive but I forgot to stop there on the way back from dropping off my daughter at school. Well good. I can walk. My reason for not exercising has always been laziness of course but also pain. It hurts to walk. But my mantra for this year is "Well hell it hurts anyway whether I walk or not!" Lets start to push this body this year! Let's see what we are made of! Let's begin ok?

Next, I will start to write down all that I eat and drink and how I move. I have never done this successfully before but I've been told it is critical for success. Now please don't compare what I eat with what you "should eat" I am 350 pounds for a reason. Just like our parents said "Don't do what I do, do what i say" Challenge yourself! Do better than me! I also need to be encouraged by you. Please Email me with your comments, good or bad. Criticism is the beginning of learning, if you are humble. I am not an exercise expert. I am not a diet expert. I am not being sponsored by any diet company. I am just a fat guy really wanting to lose weight. I am getting married this Valentine's Day. I need to do this now. do you have a motivating goal? Do you have a person who will help you when it gets difficult? I will be that person for you. Let me help you, we can help each other. Let's begin.

Happy New Years! Read These Tips If You Want To Succeed In Business


Happy New Years!

It is 2017 and there are so many new year goals that will be met. If you are just like me and you are striving to build a company from the ground up, there are some ground rules that you must follow. In every business, whether it is big or small, there are certain formulas or recipes that must be followed. One of the things that you must understand in business is you must be flexible. In addition, there are a couple skills that you must master. the first skill is good planning and the second skill is organizational skills.

Those two skills must be mastered before going to the next step. Assuming you have already mastered these skills, I will talk about more skills you must master in order to have a great and thriving business.

The first skill that you must master for the new years is keeping detailed records. All successful business models require detailed records. By keeping detailed records, you will be able to better understand where your business is at financially. The detailed records will also give you an idea on the areas your business can improve. HAPPY NEW YEAR CELEBRATION


The second skill you must learn for the new years is understanding the risks and the rewards that follow any business owner. The key to having a thriving business is understanding the areas where you can take calculated risks. You must constantly ask yourself this question, "what is the downside?", when you decide to start your business.


The third skill for you to learn for the new year is understanding how to analyze the competition. the thing that competition breeds is great results. Competition forces you to bring out your best self and it forces you to always stay on your toes when it comes to business decisions. The glory about analyzing the competition is you get to figure out what is working and what is not working for other businesses.

Starting a company is not easy and if you want to succeed and live off of your profits, you will have to acquire the skills that have been highlighted in this article. In addition, you will have to continue doing research on the type of business you will want to do. What I would recommend is for you to start a business that fits your personality. For example, if you are a talkative person and you love people, then you might want to get involved in the telecommunications industry.


Happy New Year in July


Happy New Year

Strange to see those words in the middle of June but over 95% of New Years fitness resolutions have been forgotten, abandoned or just plain discarded for "higher priorities" by now.

Sure people are frustrated, discouraged, and miserable with their current condition... but feeling that way about ones health and body doesn't determine whether or not they'll be successful in making a real change.

Why?

Well, there are many reasons for fitness failure. And as a fitness professional I see them all the time.

It's now summer time, beach season and time to reveal those bodies to the sun and warm weather. How many people made it to the finish line? How many are still keeping up on their fitness resolutions to be healthy and fit?

Here are 5 reasons fitness programs fail.

1. Incomplete programs- starting a strength-training program, with no attention paid to nutrition. Or beginning a cardio program without addressing strength training, etc. I could go on and on. But chances are most people can identify with one of these scenarios. Happy New Year Messages 2020


2. Failure to address nutrition first- starting an exercise program, and failing to address nutrition FIRST is just plain dumb. We have to feed our body the right "fuel" to exercise, have energy, keep up with the increase in activity, and furthermore really get our metabolism moving.


3. Incomplete nutrition- with all the wacko diets and 'well-meaning' but 'uneducated' friends giving advice in this area, it's no wonder there is so much confusion. All protein. No protein. All organic. Low glycemic. High glycemic. Good fats. Bad fats. If a person is confused when it comes to putting together a nutrition program that will get you to your goals, they're not alone.

4. Avoiding endurance- mostly a mistake made by men. You know the folks I'm talking about. They're over 40+and get back to the gym to work on their "big arms & chest" when they really need to be working on getting' rid of the "big gut". That means making cardio a priority!

5. Push too hard, too soon- this one is really sad, and it happens because most folks begin exercising with no instruction. And also because most are IMPATIENT, and they have nobody to help them establish realistic goals on a timetable, with a plan to accomplish them. So they workout like an animal for a week, then can't
move their body for three, and lose all the motivation they had when they started, or get injured...Totally unnecessary.

To ensure a healthy and fit life be sure to approach health and fitness as a year long journey, not just a month or two her and there. By avoiding the 5 mistakes above we can definitely stack the deck in our favor.