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Friday, June 19, 2009
Who Does What at the Wedding
A guide to the roles played by all the attendees on the wedding day. Who does what - The Bride, the groom, the best man, ushers, chief bridesmaid or maid of honour, bridesmaids, page boy, flower girl, mother of the bride and father of the bride. we are all familiar with the roles but what is each one responsible for?
The Bride
Chooses the wedding date, type of ceremony, the theme of the wedding and her outfit.
Chooses her attendants and their outfits.
Co-ordinates and advises other members of the bridal party on dress codes, colours, etc.
Writes thank-you notes to helpers and to the guests for wedding gifts.
The Groom
Works out and keeps track of the wedding budget.
Buys the wedding rings.
Arranges the outfits of the male members of the bridal party.
Arranges the honeymoon and the wedding night accommodation.
Buys gifts for the best man, bridesmaids and ushers.
Makes a speech at the reception.
The Best Man
Helps the groom choose his outfits and those of the male attendants.
Arranges the stag night.
Meets at the ceremony venue, along with the ushers, to discuss seating and parking arrangements.
Collects the formal wear for himself and the groom and arranges it's return after the wedding.
Collects cards or messages from those who cannot attend wedding.
Makes sure that ushers have order of service sheets and buttonholes.
Helps the groom dress on the morning of thewedding and makes sure he gets to the church on time.
On behalf of the groom, pays the church fees, tips and bell ringers fees.
Produces the rings when required and gives them to the groom.
Escorts the chief bridesmaid to the signing of the register.
Checks arrangements with the ushers that all guests have transport to the reception.
In the absence of a toastmaster or master of ceremonies, announces events (for example, calling for the first speech, the cutting of the cake and the departure of the bride and groom).
Makes a speech and reads out messages. The best man's speech introduces the groom to the bride's family. This speech is expected to contain funny stories about the groom, but should not be too risqué. He also reads out any cards or telegrams from absent friends.
Bridesmaids
Help the Chief Bridesmaid arrange the Hen Night.
Attend rehearsals.
Get everyone involved at the reception.
Chief Bridesmaid or Maid of Honour
Helps the bride choose her outfit and her attendants' outfits and helps the bride to get ready on the wedding day.
Helps the bride keep her weddings lists up-to-date
Organises the Hen Night.
Helps arrange and maintain a timetable for the bride on the day so she's not always watching the clock.
At the ceremony venue, before the bride's entrance, checks bride's attire and lines up the attendants.
Holds the bride's bouquet during the ceremony.
Escorted by the best man, attends the signing of the register (she is usually a witness).
Walks with the best man out of the ceremony.
Places her bouquet, along with the bride's, by the wedding cake.
Helps serve the cake.
Helps the bride prepare for "going away", takes charge of the wedding attire.
Along with the best man, helps transport the wedding gifts from the reception to a safe place.
Flower Girl
Walks ahead of the Bride carrying a basket of flowers or flower petals which she scatters to the floor.
Joins in the procession with the other attendants.
Can, also, carry a bunch of thorn-less roses to be handed to guests a she passes by.
Page Boy or Ring Bearer
Less common nowadays, but a way of including a young male relative.
Traditionally, carries the bride's train or can act as a Ring bearer.
Ushers
Plan parking arrangements, get to know where the nearest toilets are and provide umbrellas to guests in case of rain.
Ensure that the approach is clear for the bride's arrival.
Greet guests and distribute buttonholes, order of service sheets and hymnbooks.
Escort the bride's mother and elderly guests to their seats.
Provide a guard of honour. Help photographer organise people for group photos.
To prevent a long queue, arrange for a few guests at a time to go along the receiving line. Be responsible for a few tables each at the reception to check on a regular basis that everyone is happy and make sure all guests are seated for the speeches.
Get guests applauding during bride and groom's first dance, and then get everyone up and dancing.
Line up guests when bride and groom leave.
Bride's Mother
Arranges press announcements, compiles the guest list, sends out invitations and manages the RSVPs.
Organises the gift list and makes arrangements to display the presents.
Makes a list of the guests for the ushers.
Travels to the venue with bridesmaids.
Attends the signing of the register.
Acts as hostess on the day.
She is the first in the receiving line.
Sends cake to those unable to attend the wedding.
Bride's Father
Travels with his daughter to the ceremony.
Escorts the bride down the aisle.
Gives the bride away.
Attends the signing of the register.
Escorts the groom's mother from the church and stands alongside her in the receiving line.
Makes the first speech, introducing the bride to the groom's family and raises a toast to the married couple.
NATURAL WAY OF LOOSING WEIGHT: HOW TO LOOSE 0।50KG DAILY
NATURAL WAY OF LOOSING WEIGHT: HOW TO LOOSE 0।50KG DAILY
LOOSING 0.50KG IS AS EASY AS ABC WITHOUT SPENDING A KOBO, BUT BEFORE YOU START PRACTISING THE PROCESS YOU NEED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING INTO CONSIDERATION.
· YOU MUST EAT BETWEEN MEAL
· YOU SHOULD AVOID INTAKE OF BEER OR ANY FORM OF ALCHOLIC DRINK
· AVOID TAKING OF SNACK
· AVOID EXCESS FAT AND OIL FOOD
IF YOU CAN AVOID ALLTHESE ABOVE THEN THE PROCESS WILL WORK FOR YOU.
NOW FOLLOW THE IDEA.
YOU KNOW “WATER” (H2O) IS A VERY GOOD SUBSTANCE THAT BREAKS DOWN PARTICLES AND ELEMENT IN THE BODY
THE PLAN ON HOW TO USE IT:
IN THE MORNING BETWEEN 5:00AM TO 7:00AM TAKE ONE LITRE OF NATURAL WATER, THEN WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR BREAKFAST TAKE ANOTHER ONE OR TWO LITRE (S).
IN THE AFTERNOON TAKE TWO LITRES OR MORE
WHILE IN THE EVENING REPEAT TWO OR MORE LITRES
BEFORE YOU START THIS PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF YOUR WEIGHT, AFTER THE FIRST DAY CHECK YOUR WEIGHT YOU WILL SEE THE RESULTS
Thursday, May 07, 2009
10 Great Jobs to have in the Springtime
By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer
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After many long months of snow, slush, sleet and subzero temperatures, spring is finally here.
And all you can do is watch it from your window.
What you would give to be outside, enjoying the weather and all it has to offer. (Or maybe you would just give anything to be anywhere other than where you are right now...)
Whichever is the case, we got to thinking about jobs that would be great to have this spring season. Keep in mind, no scientific method was used in the making of this list, but we've got some pretty valid reasoning. Here are 10 jobs that are ideal for spring and why:
1. SportswriterSure, sports take place year round, but for me, spring is when some of the most exciting sporting events go down. Exhibit A: March Madness basketball games. Exhibit B: Major league baseball spring training and season openers. Exhibit C: NHL playoffs. Exhibit D: NBA playoffs and draft picks. Exhibit E: The Masters golf tournament. Sportswriters can take their pick making predictions, following games or analyzing who is going to be the next Tiger Woods.Education: College degree, preferably in communications, journalism or EnglishAnnual salary*: $36,994
2. FloristApril showers bring May flowers, after all. Springtime means blooming flowers, weddings and generosity (aka, bouquets of roses "just because"). Florists will stay occupied during this busy season, while enjoying the budding blossoms that have been buried all winter.Education: High school diplomaAnnual salary: $33,859
3. MeteorologistSpring might be the most inconsistent season for weather. It might snow for a week in April, for example, and be 80 degrees the next. The week after that it rains every day, there are multiple tornados and the next day it feels like fall. The constantly changing forecast would fascinate anyone who studies weather for a living.Education: A bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric scienceAnnual salary: $67,004
4. Landscaping workerIt's growing season! Snow is off the ground and grass, trees and flowers are ready to be planted and fertilized. Lawns need to be mowed, weeds pulled and trees trimmed, all of which add up to a lot of time outside, doing what landscapers do best.Education: No minimum educational requirement, though most states require licensing or certification for workers who apply pesticides.Annual salary: $23,980
5. Construction workerWhat's better than being outside all day working on your latest project? It seems like constructing a house or building would be much more enjoyable in nice weather than in the freezing cold and snow.Education: Most positions have no specific educational qualifications, but apprenticeships are encouraged and require a high school diploma or equivalent.Annual salary: $31,781
6. Fashion buyerSpringtime is synonymous with fashion. Buyers get to shop through all of the new spring lines and buy clothes that have color, flowers and designs for our favorite retail shops -- a far cry from the black and gray turtlenecks and tweed we've been sporting all winter.Education: Requirements vary depending on the organization, but large stores and distributors prefer applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree program with a business emphasis.Annual salary: $50,796
7. College admissions counselorAs high school students graduate, college admissions counselors keep themselves busy recruiting, evaluating and admitting students to their college or university.Education: A bachelor's degree in any field usually is acceptable, and most eventually obtain advanced degrees in college student affairs, counseling or higher education administration.Annual salary: $98,796
8. Pest control workerMany rodents, insects and other pests hide out during the winter but as the weather starts to turn, all bets are off. Though it might not be the most glamorous job in the world, pests come out of the woodwork in the spring, so to speak, which ensures a more steady workload for pest control workers.Education: High school diploma and certificationAnnual salary: $28,056
9. HousekeeperThere's nothing like a little spring cleaning to kick off the new season. Households around the globe will be seeking housekeepers and cleaning services to help them get rid of the dust bunnies that have been hibernating in the corners all winter.Education: No education requirementsAnnual salary: $19,619
10. VendorSpringtime means baseball season, which means hot dogs, cold beer, cotton candy and frozen lemonade. It would sure be nice to spend the day at my local baseball stadium, providing simple pleasures to the fans while watching my favorite team. Education: On-the-job trainingAnnual salary: $19,876
*U.S. national average salary figures based on data from CBsalary.com, powered by SalaryExpert.com
Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.
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Friday, January 16, 2009
10 Ways to Reduce Fat
10 Ways to Reduce Fat
Dr Christine Fenn
The main appeal of keeping your fat intake low and eating starchy carbohydrate foods instead is that you can enjoy so much more food. You can relish vast quantities of starchy, high fibre foods. Whilst a high-fat snack is over in seconds, you are still munching on an alternative carbo food. It is possible to eat a whole meal for the equivalent calorific value of one packet of crisps!
Red Meat
Use smaller quantities of meat in meals and larger quantities of beans, vegetables or pasta. Use lean cuts of meat or trim off any visible fat.
Poultry
Most of the fat content of chicken is just under the skin, so remove the skin before cooking and the fat comes away with it. Try organic chicken or turkey - the flavour of the meat is different compared with intensively produced birds which can be rather tasteless. You get a better eating experience, the birds get a better life!
Fish
This is such a fabulous food. We need to eat more of it, but save the fried variety for a real treat. Tuna fish risotto, salmon stir-fry or smoked mackerel with baked potatoes make excellent meals. These oily fish are higher in fat compared with white fish such as cod or hake, but the fat is essential fat. We need a small amount of these essential fats every day. They are the omega 3 and omega 6 fats which are used by the body to balance hormone levels, reduce inflammation in joints and produce elastic connective tissue - which is the basis of wonderful skin.
Cheese
All hard and cream cheeses are high-fat foods. Reduce the amount of cheese in sauces and dishes by using smaller amounts of strongly flavoured cheese or adding the cheese to the top of the dish instead of in the dish. Try lower-fat cheeses such as Edam, Gouda and Jarlsberg cheese as well as cottage cheese. They make great sandwich or baked potato fillings mixed with chopped spring onion, watercress, pickles or chutneys.
Soups
Soften vegetables in a splash of olive oil before making soups. Use a vegetable stock or just add water and then season with herbs, a dash of Tamari or some Shoyu. These last two ingredients are used a lot in Chinese cooking and are made from fermented soya beans. They add a richness to soups - without a trace of meat or fat. Great for vegetarians. Also see lower fat soups.
Cream
Use low-fat yogurt instead of cream or use half and half. Use this for decoration rather as a main ingredient. See alternatives to cream.
Pastry
Avoid short crust, cheese or flaky pastry, they are all high in fat. Use filo pastry on the top of a dish only, or try a potato or an oaty crumble as an alternative topping.
Milk
Use skimmed milk or skimmed milk powder as much as possible in sauces and custards.
Sandwiches
Use less margarine or butter, or spread on one side of the bread only. Some mayonnaise-based or moist fillings do not need any spread.
Salads
Mayonnaise and salad cream contain a lot of fat. Make salad dressings with natural yogurt, herbs, spices, tomato juice, vinegar and lemon juice. Don't be afraid of using French dressing. Make your own from lemon juice, first presses organic olive oil, cider or wine vinegar, crushed garlic and a teaspoon of ready made mustard. Toss a mixture of wonderful green salad leaves with a few walnuts, flaked toasted almonds, pumpkin seeds and chopped fresh dates, apples and celery and mix in some French dressing for a fabulous salad. The small amount of fat that this salad does contain is essential fat - so enjoy the flavours, colours and wonderful fats! View our low fat salad dressings.
10 Ways to Reduce Fat
Dr Christine Fenn
The main appeal of keeping your fat intake low and eating starchy carbohydrate foods instead is that you can enjoy so much more food. You can relish vast quantities of starchy, high fibre foods. Whilst a high-fat snack is over in seconds, you are still munching on an alternative carbo food. It is possible to eat a whole meal for the equivalent calorific value of one packet of crisps!
Red Meat
Use smaller quantities of meat in meals and larger quantities of beans, vegetables or pasta. Use lean cuts of meat or trim off any visible fat.
Poultry
Most of the fat content of chicken is just under the skin, so remove the skin before cooking and the fat comes away with it. Try organic chicken or turkey - the flavour of the meat is different compared with intensively produced birds which can be rather tasteless. You get a better eating experience, the birds get a better life!
Fish
This is such a fabulous food. We need to eat more of it, but save the fried variety for a real treat. Tuna fish risotto, salmon stir-fry or smoked mackerel with baked potatoes make excellent meals. These oily fish are higher in fat compared with white fish such as cod or hake, but the fat is essential fat. We need a small amount of these essential fats every day. They are the omega 3 and omega 6 fats which are used by the body to balance hormone levels, reduce inflammation in joints and produce elastic connective tissue - which is the basis of wonderful skin.
Cheese
All hard and cream cheeses are high-fat foods. Reduce the amount of cheese in sauces and dishes by using smaller amounts of strongly flavoured cheese or adding the cheese to the top of the dish instead of in the dish. Try lower-fat cheeses such as Edam, Gouda and Jarlsberg cheese as well as cottage cheese. They make great sandwich or baked potato fillings mixed with chopped spring onion, watercress, pickles or chutneys.
Soups
Soften vegetables in a splash of olive oil before making soups. Use a vegetable stock or just add water and then season with herbs, a dash of Tamari or some Shoyu. These last two ingredients are used a lot in Chinese cooking and are made from fermented soya beans. They add a richness to soups - without a trace of meat or fat. Great for vegetarians. Also see lower fat soups.
Cream
Use low-fat yogurt instead of cream or use half and half. Use this for decoration rather as a main ingredient. See alternatives to cream.
Pastry
Avoid short crust, cheese or flaky pastry, they are all high in fat. Use filo pastry on the top of a dish only, or try a potato or an oaty crumble as an alternative topping.
Milk
Use skimmed milk or skimmed milk powder as much as possible in sauces and custards.
Sandwiches
Use less margarine or butter, or spread on one side of the bread only. Some mayonnaise-based or moist fillings do not need any spread.
Salads
Mayonnaise and salad cream contain a lot of fat. Make salad dressings with natural yogurt, herbs, spices, tomato juice, vinegar and lemon juice. Don't be afraid of using French dressing. Make your own from lemon juice, first presses organic olive oil, cider or wine vinegar, crushed garlic and a teaspoon of ready made mustard. Toss a mixture of wonderful green salad leaves with a few walnuts, flaked toasted almonds, pumpkin seeds and chopped fresh dates, apples and celery and mix in some French dressing for a fabulous salad. The small amount of fat that this salad does contain is essential fat - so enjoy the flavours, colours and wonderful fats! View our low fat salad dressings.
10 Ways to Reduce Fat
Dr Christine Fenn
The main appeal of keeping your fat intake low and eating starchy carbohydrate foods instead is that you can enjoy so much more food. You can relish vast quantities of starchy, high fibre foods. Whilst a high-fat snack is over in seconds, you are still munching on an alternative carbo food. It is possible to eat a whole meal for the equivalent calorific value of one packet of crisps!
Red Meat
Use smaller quantities of meat in meals and larger quantities of beans, vegetables or pasta. Use lean cuts of meat or trim off any visible fat.
Poultry
Most of the fat content of chicken is just under the skin, so remove the skin before cooking and the fat comes away with it. Try organic chicken or turkey - the flavour of the meat is different compared with intensively produced birds which can be rather tasteless. You get a better eating experience, the birds get a better life!
Fish
This is such a fabulous food. We need to eat more of it, but save the fried variety for a real treat. Tuna fish risotto, salmon stir-fry or smoked mackerel with baked potatoes make excellent meals. These oily fish are higher in fat compared with white fish such as cod or hake, but the fat is essential fat. We need a small amount of these essential fats every day. They are the omega 3 and omega 6 fats which are used by the body to balance hormone levels, reduce inflammation in joints and produce elastic connective tissue - which is the basis of wonderful skin.
Cheese
All hard and cream cheeses are high-fat foods. Reduce the amount of cheese in sauces and dishes by using smaller amounts of strongly flavoured cheese or adding the cheese to the top of the dish instead of in the dish. Try lower-fat cheeses such as Edam, Gouda and Jarlsberg cheese as well as cottage cheese. They make great sandwich or baked potato fillings mixed with chopped spring onion, watercress, pickles or chutneys.
Soups
Soften vegetables in a splash of olive oil before making soups. Use a vegetable stock or just add water and then season with herbs, a dash of Tamari or some Shoyu. These last two ingredients are used a lot in Chinese cooking and are made from fermented soya beans. They add a richness to soups - without a trace of meat or fat. Great for vegetarians. Also see lower fat soups.
Cream
Use low-fat yogurt instead of cream or use half and half. Use this for decoration rather as a main ingredient. See alternatives to cream.
Pastry
Avoid short crust, cheese or flaky pastry, they are all high in fat. Use filo pastry on the top of a dish only, or try a potato or an oaty crumble as an alternative topping.
Milk
Use skimmed milk or skimmed milk powder as much as possible in sauces and custards.
Sandwiches
Use less margarine or butter, or spread on one side of the bread only. Some mayonnaise-based or moist fillings do not need any spread.
Salads