Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Virtual Makeovers - Gives You A Preview Of How You Look

By Lucas Godfrey

There is no doubt that we all like to save money whenever possible and at the same time we all like to have our appearance at its best. Now there is a way that you can have it all ways with the computer technology that is available to you. There is some very exciting software packages and programs and sites that you can go to that are going to allow you to have a preview in many aspects of your appearance. This is where the money saving comes in.

You will need to decide as to what interests you most at this particular time. Is it your make up, hair or your clothing? Let's assume you would like to have a new hairstyle including a new hair color. If you have a computer and a picture of yourself then you are ready to try something really new and exciting.

All you need to do is go to a site that has a virtual program for hairstyles. What you do here is to simply download your picture to that site and then you will be able to apply different hair colors and styles to your own photo. This will give you a first-hand look to see what that particular style will look like on you. You're going to know right away if it suits you or if it doesn't. For example, the style might suit you but perhaps the color doesn't. Just with the click of the mouse, you can change the color and see if that's more pleasing to you.

Aside from doing this with hair you can also do it with makeup as well. You can download your picture and try all sorts of styles of make up. You can even change the look of your eyebrows on your virtual picture.

Maybe you?re into clothing. You can do the same thing same thing being as you can look at different types of accessories such as sunglasses or jewelry for example.

There's a whole new world waiting for you on the Internet when it comes to your fashion. You just need to learn where to go to take advantage of all the areas that is being offered. As you can see where it has some great money value is that right away before you have to spend any money you're going to know whether something in fashion is going to work for you.

This is a great venue to use even for the kids. Quite often they will put up a fight about having a specific haircut perhaps or something different done with their hair that makes it easier to manage. Now you can show them on computer with one of these virtual programs just how they're going to look. Chances are that it's going to be a much easier occurrence to get your kids to go and get their hair done. It?s a great way to compromise with them as well.

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Leatherman Crunch: A Different Multi-Tool

By Richard D. Stanley

When you think about multi-tools, Leatherman comes in mind. They have innovated the multi-tool with their standard pliers design. The Leatherman Crunch introduces a different take on the standard needle nose pliers design. With the Crunch, Leather offers locking pliers as the main tool. Locking pliers are also called vice-grips. Anyone that works around tools know that vice-grips are valuable. Having a pair of vice-grips is like having a third hand. Vice-grips allow you to free your grip for other tasks.

The Leatherman Crunch is small. Smaller than the Wave. The design is very cool. The Crunch pops out and it takes a few seconds to set up the main tool. The result is a small to mid-size vice grip that is very compact and portable when closed. In hand, it feels very well built and like all Leathermans, it has a 25 years warranty. The company stands by it's products and you can see it in the build quality of the Crunch.

The Crunch has 13 functional tools built in. I will not talk about them all but I will talk about the main tools and the ones you will be using the most. The vice-grips, serrated blade, large flat-head screwdriver, and file are the tools that will see duty the most on the Crunch. The Crunch does not have nearly as much tools as the Wave or Charge but I consider the Crunch a complimentary multi-tool. That may sound strange since to purpose of multi-tools is to fill many roles when needed, but sometimes, it is good to have 2 different multi-tools that have only the tools you need. Some people, like myself, have no need for a corkscrew so I should not carry a multi-tool with things I do not need. It would just add weight.

The downside to the Crunch is the lack of complimentary tools. Through the function of it's design, all of the other tools are smaller and limited. Also, what I did not like was the fact that it had 3 size flat head screwdrivers. The big flat head will be the most used. One thing that impressed me was the lock. All of the secondary tools lock firm and solid. You could use the screwdrivers to pry if you are in a grind. The adjusted knob for the vice grip can be removed allowing access to a hex drive. This makes it possible to expand the Crunch into a more versatile tool if coupled with a bit driver. You have to buy it separate. Do I see myself expanding this tool? No. Is it nice to have the option? Yes.

Right now I carry the Crunch in my day pack with my Victorinox Soldier. I carry My Spyderco Caly 3 on my person and these tools are perfect for my needs. If you are in the market for a nice secondary multi-tool, the Crunch is perfect. I say secondary tool because I believe the Crunch does not fulfill the role completely like a Leatherman Wave, Charge, or Victorinox Champ. The Crunch couple with another multi-tool will complete your portable tool box perfectly. If you need a third hand, the Crunch is the right tool for you. Currently, it is the only multi-tool on the market with a functional vice grip. I purchased my Crunch for about $45. Shop around. I highly recommend the Leatherman Crunch if you are in the market for a great multi-tool.

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How To Improve your Chances of Winning the Lottery

By Coral Larsen

If you want to improve your odds of winning a lottery, you must join a lottery syndicate. This will make you thirty six times more likely to win than if you purchased a lottery ticket on your own. Yes, the jackpot will be split up between several people, however there is a much greater chance of getting a prize than there would be if purchased separately, even though the prize would be larger.

It has been said that over a quarter of all lottery wins are won by lottery syndicate groups. This is a very high number, proving a much higher chance of winning the jackpot. Normally, as a member of a lottery syndicate, the average person spends a lot less than he would if he was purchasing the tickets on his own. It costs less, but the chances of winning are much higher. That doesnt leave much to the questioning of whether to join one or not.

Though, to be completely fair, one must realize that joining a syndicate can have its drawbacks as well. The biggest one being that the prize will be split between several different people. This means that, if you win, you may have enough money to buy a new car or even a new house, but will not likely be able to quit your job and live off of the winnings.

If a syndicate is not set up properly, there could be many problems that could arise. One is that a greedy syndicate member could decided to keep all of the winnings for himself and the other syndicate members would have to try and prove that they have been ripped off. Another potential problem is that one member could forget to pay their dues, but still expect a chunk of the winnings, since he or she has been involved in all of the past drawings.

The best thing to do when joining a lottery syndicate is to find one that has legal backup. There should be legal contracts involved, stating who gets the money if the lotto is won.

The benefits to joining a lottery syndicate far outweigh the negatives. As long as it is put together well and you know that the prize amounts will be smaller, there is absolutely no reason to hesitate to join one. It is best to do a little bit of research and find one that works well for you.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Slot Games: A Guide To Winning Big

Looking for a way to have some fun playing a few slot games? Maybe it's about more than just fun, maybe you're in need of some money right now to pay off something important. Let's face it, we all need a little extra money, whatever our situation. It's easy to imagine the good a few hundred, or even a few thousand, dollars could do in our lives. For that matter, think about winning ten thousand dollars and all that it could make possible. Whatever your reason for playing, one thing is for sure: It's always fun to win!

It's a fact that every single day, people are winning big at playing slots. Maybe you're thinking that it couldn't possibly happen for you, but honestly, why couldn't it? If other people can experience that sort of luck, why shouldn't it be your turn now? If you've waiting for it to be your time, maybe that time is now.

Taking the time to educate yourself, not only about the games in particular, but about the system in general, is probably one of the most important things you can do if you're serious about wanting to win money playing slot games. The first step to take, and easily the most essential, is to be sure that the online casino you've chosen is legitimate. You can't be too careful with this decision, so research your choice carefully. It's hard to imagine what would be more disastrous than suddenly discovering that the casino had taken your money run.

Another thing to keep in mind when choosing which casino you're looking into, is its payout history. If a casino has given out a significant amount of money in winnings, then it's typical for these numbers to be prominently advertised and should be easy to discover. You see, casinos like to have these numbers widely known, so that new customers will be more likely to come and play their games. Casinos that are suspiciously silent about their payouts often have a history of few winnings, and it's important to understand that casinos who haven't given out money in the past aren't likely to start anytime soon. Naturally, you'll want to avoid those casinos, as there's no reason to give your money away if you won't be getting anything out of it.

Did you know that it's possible - and perfectly legal - play slots with money that isn't your own? It's true. online casinos often offer their customers some free money to encourage them to play. The best part about this is that if you win, those winnings are entirely your own. You can either keep your winnings or keep playing, whichever you like, there's no obligation. Since it was free money to start with, there's also no risk, and that's great news.

Winning with free money isn't just fun, it actually is one of the keys to winning big when playing the slots. This is how it works: By playing with the free money, you have a certain amount of chance to make some winnings. With those winnings, you can continue to play, and the more you play the better the odds of winning. It's simple probability. So long as the original money was free, you never risked anything of your own, and you have a better chance than you otherwise would have at getting a big pay out. Playing the slots is fun, and with this information you now have, it can also be very rewarding. Have fun!

An Assortment Of Quality Cinematic Film Story Lines

By Bernard Lane

Movie reviews follow this paragraph. If you are looking for a movie download site here are some phrases to search. Film download searches will include "Buy Movie Downlaods", "Buy And Download Movies Online", and "Internet DVD Rental".

The Big Town: A rural city crapshooter with a "brilliant arm" comes to Chicago in the 1950s to become a big gambler, however still has a lot to learn. With that cast (and Lane as a stripper) it's simple to watch although just as simple to forget. Cast includes Matt Dillon, Diane Lane, Tommy Lee Jones, Tom Skerritt, Lee Grant, Bruce Dem, Suzy Amis, David Marshall Grant, Lolita David (Davidovich), Cherty Jones, Gary Farmer, and Sarab Polley. (109 minutes, 1987)

The Sea Shall Not Have Them: British bomber airplane is taken down into the sea throughout WW2 and a save try is made to resuce it. Cast includes Michael Redgrave, Dirk Bogarde, Anthony Steel, Nigel Patrick, Nigel Green, and Rachel Kempson. (91 minutes, 1954)

For Keeps: Studious adolescent Ringwald finds that she pregnant, and must swiftly face adult duties. Topic is most beneficial, although the outcome is unsurprising and fake. Tim Kazurinsky coauthored the screenplay. Cast includes Molly Ringwald, Randall Batinkoff, Kenneth Harms, Miriam Flynn, Conchata Ferrell, Sharon Brown, Renee Estevez, and Larry Drake. (98 minutes, 1989)

An American Film Show Production: Offbeat Lockhart owns the Brooklyn Loons baseball team; he dies and leaves the club to his spunky pet feline. Cast includes Ray Milland, Jan Sterling, Gene Lockhart, William Frawley, Elsie Holmes, Taylor Holmes, and Leonard Nimoy. (95 minutes, 1951)

Airmail: Daring tale of pioneer airmail guides supercharged by fine aerial scenes and excellent cast. A first rate film. Cast includes Pat O'Brien, Ralph Bellamy, Russell Hopton, Thin Summerville, Frank Albertson, and Gloria Stuart. (83 minutes, 1932)

The Alomo: Impassioned series of events leading up to the legendary 1836 siege in San Antonio, Texas. A more precise rendition than earlier renderings of the tale, it still battles to handle the numerous elements of this historical occurrence. Cast includes Billy Bob Thornton, Dennis Quaid, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson, and Emilio Echeverria (135 minutes, 2004)

The Fog: A thick haze from the Pacific hangs over a Northwest seaside village, bringing with it murderous and vengeful ghosts. Lame redo of John Carpenter's 1980 film modifies the structure but does not improve on the first edition. Cast includes Tom Welling, Maggie Grace, Selma Blair, DeRay Davis, Kenneth Welsh, Adrian Hough, Sara Botsford, and Rade Sherbedgia. (100 minutes, 2005)

The Educators: A verbose and overlong, sarcastic investigation of partisan idealism and hypocrisy in current Germany. A set of boisterous youthful liberals (Briihl, Erceg) see themelves as 21st-century Robin Hoods, which gives them a reprieve to crack into the houses of the internet-heeled Problems surface while Erceg's lady friend (Jentsch) partakes in one of their adventures. (137 minutes, 2004)

One Woman or Two: Paleontologist Depardieu finds the fossil thought to be of the first Frenchwoman. Crass advert exec Weaver is planning on capitalizing on this to sell fragrance. Cast includes Gerard Depardieu, Sigourney Weaver, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Michel Aurnont, and Zabou. (97 minutes, 1985)

I hope you enjoyed the reviews. Don't forget, search with terms like "Top DVD Rentals" and "Music Movie Download" to find download sites. If these don't work out, punch in " Movie Rentals", and see if that works.

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Some Valuable Tips When You Download Music to iPod Touch

By Davion Wong

There are many ways that you can download music to iPod Touch without any trouble at all. Whether you want to download music from the web to your PC and to your iPod Touch, or add music to your iTunes library from an existing CD, keeping your iPod Touch music library updated is never a problem.

If you want to download songs through your iPod Touch without having to use a computer, it is important that you have ample WiFi connection. You can access the Itunes music downloading site from your iPod, so you can directly transfer music files from the online store to your music player.

If you don't want to use your iPod directly, you can download songs to iPod Touch using your PC. This is helpful if you can't find a stable WiFi hotspot for your music downloads. Also, you will be able keep the music files both in your PC and your iPod, so you don't have to worry about making second or third downloads.

The iTunes store is a valuable online music portal for everyone who owns an iPod or an iPod Touch. The songs here are continuously updated so you can always find the most recent music and songs to add to your iPod library.

Some people however find the iPod Touch music download at 99 cents from iTunes to be quite expensive. This is why there are alternatives existing online. These alternatives come in the form of membership sites that offer downloads at much cheaper rates.

Rather than paying 99 cents per song and ending up paying a huge amount if you make multiple downloads, membership sites only require that you pay them a set-up fee. There are no recurring costs afterwards.

However, you have to be careful in choosing other downloading sites. Some sites allow you to obtain music downloads for free, but before going for this, you have to check on the reliability of the site first. Many membership sites offer excellent deals at a price you can always afford.

With your iPod, you can listen to your favorite music or watch your favorite videos anytime you like. With the chic versatility and portability of the iPod Touch what you get is a sophisticated music player that is both stylish and functional. You can download music to iPod Touch without any trouble at all, with these helpful and easy-to-follow tips.

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How To Find Cheap Cairo Packages

By Amanda Snell

When you are planning on a vacation to Cairo, Egypt you should look into some Cairo packages. Taking great holidays can be easy if you just do a little bit of research on the front side. The internet makes planning vacations so easy and also makes your vacation a lot cheaper.

You don't need to make a bunch of phone calls anymore or even call your travel agent. Today you can get great Cairo packages online from some really cheap websites that give package last minute deals.

The best last minute deals are on the internet. Look around for the best prices. Get a package that includes everything- plane tickets, meals, entertainment and the hotel room. You can even get a package that has an apartment instead of a hotel room. For big families apartments work out a lot better than hotel rooms.

To get the best plane ticket prices you need to look on the web. Search for a great airline that you are comfortable with. It will save you money and make your more happy.

Go online and get a great last minute deal on a vacation to Cairo. This is all that you need to do in order to plan a wonderful vacation for the whole family. Find a great travel site that you like and can use easily to book your Cairo packages vacation.

Save money by planning this adventure on the web. There are many websites that will help you learn how to spend real time with your family. You will be so glad that you did. There is no city like Cairo. If you want to go to Egypt then this is the area to visit. Use the internet to save your money and also to get a better vacation.

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