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If you want to stream live content to the internet, the easiest way to do so is with live video streaming services. Many of these services use your bandwidth to stream content to the internet, but other service providers may provide you with the opportunity to stream content using a satellite connection. A satellite connection is often ideal because there are no bandwidth caps to worry about. A minimum bandwidth connection of 384Kbps is recommended, but ideally you should have 500Kbps or more in order to provide the best quality in video. Choosing a free or premium live video streaming service that offered satellite streaming would reduce the risk of subpar video quality, since there wouldn't be such a low bandwidth ceiling to worry about bumping into.

When looking into live video streaming services, you need to consider more than just the cost. If you're not thrilled with the idea of paying for live video streaming, think about the quality and other features you're being offered in return. Many streaming video service providers offer co-hosting, text chat, multiple cams and streams, recording of video, and more. These are all useful tools that can help you make the most of your live streaming event.

The beauty of live video streaming is that there is just about no limit to what you can do with it. Schedule a special pay-per-view event that will stream a feed via satellite, or schedule a sponsored event. Or, create a channel that focuses on a topic that is a passion of yours!

What will you do with a live stream? Do something that interests you, entertains you or provides a profit will providing others with something they want to see. Once you know what you want to do, seek out live video streaming services that can meet your every need!

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Author Kimberly Green has used live video streaming services and loves it!

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/health/weight-loss/tips-to-lose-extra-weight-for-the-holidays.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/weight-loss/tips-to-lose-extra-weight-for-the-holidays.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:25:37 -0500
2. To give yourself a boost of energy before you workout try a spoonful of honey.

3. Add a little spice to your life and your meals like black pepper, cayenne, and cinnamon and even dried ginger - it will help you burn more calories.

4. Add more nuts to your diet - a handful of pecans and sunflower seeds can go a long way.

5. Have a cup of white or green tea a few times of day. This will help speed up your metabolism as well as boosting your immune system.

6. Home remedies sometimes do not work for all people so there are great diet plans and products out there to help with your HCG weight loss. Talk to your doctor about other options.

7. Have 2 teaspoons of raw organic apple cider vinegar. Mix it with juice or water and drink it through a straw. This is a great remedy but it could wear at the enamel of your teeth over time.

8. Reduce your salt and sugar intake. Eliminate alcohol from your diet completely.

9. Make sure that you are getting enough Vitamin C. You can get more through fruits, or green leafy vegetables. So make your meals very colorful.

10. Put cabbage in your salads. This vegetable has a chemical, tartaric acid, that helps to reduce the conversion of sugar and carbs into fat.

11. There are systems out there to help out as well. There are the ones you hear most often like the Jenny Craig's and Atkins and then there are ones that you may not have heard of so much like Dr. Simeons Diet. The key is to try to find the one that will work best for you.

12. Do not starve yourself. Make sure that you are getting enough calories so do not skip meals.

13. Cook with canola oil instead of butter. And when you prepare your food be sure to bake, boil or roast your fish and meat. This will help destroy the fat

14. Find out the cause of your weight gain - stress, genetics, over eating, water retention…Talk to your doctor about your weight problems. Living that healthy life style will not only help to lose the weight but also help to keep it off!



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Kimberly Green has had great success with HCG weight loss

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/indie-rock-songs-to-spice-up-your-first-dance.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/indie-rock-songs-to-spice-up-your-first-dance.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:03:56 -0500 men's ring to the flowers to the appetizers you serve before dinner, everything has to be thought out to the smallest detail months before the ceremony begins. But what about the first dance? Isn't that important to? While many couples might go for the standard slow R&B or soft rock 80's song, some might want to "hip it up" a bit and dance to something a bit more contemporary. There are a lot of great songs are there in the indie rock universe, why limit yourself? Here are a few interesting songs to consider when trying to pick that perfect song.

"I Will Follow You into the Dark"- Death Cab For Cutie
Sure, it's a song about death. On the surface that doesn't sound like an ideal first dance song. But if you listen to the lyrics it's also one of the deepest songs about love and commitment to come around in quiet a long time. It's a song about loving someone so much that you want to spend eternity with them. What is more romantic then that? P.S. It's also an easy song to dance to.

"P.S. You Rock My World" (Live Country Version)- The Eels
Like most of The Eels songs, "P.S. You Rock My World" is a song rooted in tragedy. Then again, it's also a song about hope following a bad time in one's life. Regardless, it's an absolutely beautiful song would fit well into a first dance. If you can get your hands on it, there is a live version of this song that features a country-ish vibe complete with slide guitar. It might work a little better in a dance then the acoustic tinged album version.

"Crown of Love" -The Arcade Fire
Great song- probably the most "danceable" song in the Arcade Fire repertoire. The problem is, it's kinda of a downer lyrically. There are cover bands that have done instrumental versions of "Crown of Love", so if you can track it down it might be worth it.

"Gymnast High Above the Ground" - The Decemberists
The Decemberists are one of the most theatrically-sounding bands in the indie-rock universe. Yet "Gymnast High Above The Ground" is done with an acoustic guitar. It's also beautiful and dance worthy- if you don't mind your first song being a dance to a tale about a gymnast.

The Swell Season- "Falling Slowly"
A great piano and guitar love song. It's an Oscar-winning song about falling in love. Perfect "first dance" bait if you ask me. May be a little hard to dance to, but with some practice it will be perfect.

Author Kimberly Green: Picking the song is as fun as picking the womens and mens rings

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Author Kimberly Green: Picking the song is as fun as picking the womens and mens rings

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/business/finding-a-kid-centric-franchise-that-works-for-you.html http://www.articletrader.com/business/finding-a-kid-centric-franchise-that-works-for-you.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:40:33 -0500
Let's back up a bit. Chances are, if you're looking to invest right now you have a little extra money sitting around. You earned this money, so the key to finding the right investment is taking your time and looking at what kids need and not so much what they want. When wallets tighten the first thing that goes is so called "luxury" items.

With that in mind, it may not be the smartest bet to invest in a Chuck-E-Cheese's type "food and play" center. Not that we all don't love pizza and video games, but would you be willing to pay for them if money was tight? Most families would limit or even eliminate extra expenditures like these.

How about parent financed stores such as Hot Topic or Claires? Kids love the newest style of t-shirts and accessories. Parents are usually willing to spend some money to keep their kids current and kids love specialties stores that help make the trends as well as follow them. At the same time, though, chain stores like Target and Wal Mart have started selling new lines that keep pace with the newest trends (Wal Mart has the new Miley Cyrus line). This might be a tossup, but because big chain stores are becoming more prevalent, and powerful, it might be best to skip over this.

So what do kids always need? Or better yet, what do children need that parents aren't willing to either do themselves or skimp on quality. Obviously medical services are something that parents would never skimp on… but that is left best to the professionals.

How about hair? Every child needs a haircut. Sure, parents might consider or, more accurately, threaten to cut their child's hair, but realistically most parents will leave the cutting to a professional. Parents are looking for a quality haircut at a reasonable price, as well as a place where kids will feel comfortable so they don't get any resistance when the time to comes for the next one. This is why, if run properly, a child's salon will always see business even when the economy is down. Sure, it's not a sure thing or easy money, but it is something that should see a steady line of clients.

There are several child-centric salons which are currently offering franchises. Take a look and see if it is something you would be interested in. Remember, the best kids franchise is one that you fully believe in. With that in mind, take your time, follow your heart, and you'll make the right decision.



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Author Kimberly Green has invested in a kids franchise and has had great success.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/parenting/how-to-organize-your-kids-room.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/parenting/how-to-organize-your-kids-room.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:51:48 -0500
2. Put the least used toys and more decorative toys on the high shelves since they do not play with it anyways.

3. Teach with your child organizational skills. Do not just scream at them to clean their room and keep it clean. You have to teach them how to be organized. And make sure that you teach your child to clean up one mess before they take out and make another.

4. Clean it out and throw things away. You have to get rid of all that clutter. Donate or put away all the out of season kids clothing. Take toys that they child has outgrown and donate them to kids that will actually play with them again.

5. Get small storage bins to put away loose items like legos, and blocks. Try to color coordinate it not only for this child but it is a lot nicer to look at rather than the regular white or clear containers.

6. Get some of those hanging cubes and hanging shoe racks. It helps to get the things off the floor and then the kids have a place to put them rather than just throwing them in the closet or under the bed.

7. Keep things out of sight but close at hand. Your child needs that school bag on a regular basis but you don't want to look at it all day - get a hook for behind the bedroom door to store it there.

8. Get an under bed trundle to store sheets, sweaters or even more toys rather than just throwing things under the bed. This way you can pull the trundle out when you need things rather than crawling under the bed.

9. Set that routine. Make sure that the kids clothes are put away and FOLDED in their drawers and the papers are put away in the desk and not sprawled all over the desk. Set aside 10 minutes a night to put things in their place.

10. Make a day of it with your child. Make it fun and enjoyable and make sure that they have some input on where they would like their stuff!


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Author Kimberly Green has her kids in a great routine now, from putting kids toys and kids clothing away where they belong to keeping everything organized!

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/parenting/the-complex-simplicity-of-raising-your-child.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/parenting/the-complex-simplicity-of-raising-your-child.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:46:58 -0500
Your main goal, as a parent, is to teach your child. Since kids will begin learning at a very early age (you'd be surprised what they can pick up even right out of the womb), most parents will agree that it is important to begin to teach your children basic values and family structure at a very early age. Sure, no child needs to know the deep interworks of relationships before they learn to spell, but like it or not, a child is going to begin to form his or her basic ideas of right and wrong much earlier than you think.
Teaching your kids basic right and wrong is not one of those things you do in one sit down conversation. Think about when you were a child. Did you learn all about the idea of right and wrong at one time? Chances are, while specific events helped you find your way, the basic ideas of right and wrong were instead slowly learned through the years.

I know it sounds complex, but don't worry, in a way it's not. There is no need to panic and think "Oh my gosh, how the heck am I going to teach my kid these life altering lessons?!?" Teaching these lessons are much easier than you would think. First, take a look at yourself. Since most kids are going to learn lessons from you gradually ask yourself this: how well do you grasp the idea of wrong versus right? Do you think of yourself as a good person who you would want your child to look up to? Like it or not, your child is going to emulate you. For the formative years you are your child's role model and they want nothing more than to be like mommy and daddy.

These are just a few things to sit back and think about. Strangely parenting can be both harder than you think, yet more basic then you could ever imagine. The best policy is to follow your gut. Chances are you know a lot more then you might think you know on how to raise a child. Never hesitate to learn more through the use of family help books as well.



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Author Kimberly Green has utilized several family help books while raising her children.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/interior-design/picking-a-lighting-scheme-that-works-for-you-and-your-home.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/interior-design/picking-a-lighting-scheme-that-works-for-you-and-your-home.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:27:51 -0500
Strangely, picking the correct lighting can be a lot more exciting and creative then you might think. All light is not created equal, just as all lighting fixtures are not cut from the same cloth. Besides a wide variety of wattage and bulb designs, there is style and elegance to decide, as even the type of light switches you have can change the way your room feels. There is a big difference between what dimmer and traditional switches can do for your living room or bedroom.

When considering lighting for your house, there is one simple question you must ask yourself first: what are you looking to get out of your lights? Are you merely looking for a way to light your place, or is this about giving your room a certain feeling or mood? Some people might look towards simple lamps for their tables so that they can read when the sun goes down, or maybe some larger floor lighting fixtures to light up the room. Others might be thinking a little bigger with hanging light fixtures on the ceiling, or even bringing in someone to install new lighting into their ceiling. That kind of thing can change the entire feeling of a room.

Another key thing to think about when considering what kind of lighting to bring to your home is finding a fixture that will match your surrounding design and themes. For example, most people wouldn't put a giant brown light fixture into an all white room, or old style Victorian lamp into an ultra modern designed room. Same goes for installing lights into a ceiling as both design and wattage can redefine your room. Shadow's can either appear or disappear quickly thanks to the angles at which these lights are installed. Installing a dimmer switch could turn your living room from a dimly lit romance den for date night, into a bright and accessible area for a Monday Night football party the next.

Regardless of your wants and needs, picking home lighting designs and fixtures are a much more personal endeavor then one might originally think. The key is to just to take it slow and to think through it. Don't be afraid to try designs and bulbs out and be willing to change it if needed. That way you'll be happy with your final product.



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Author Kimberly Green has experience with interior decorating and specializes in residential home lighting

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/shopping/great-holiday-shopping-tips.html http://www.articletrader.com/shopping/great-holiday-shopping-tips.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:13:31 -0500 2. Price check. The internet makes it so easy to compare sites and stores out there before you buy what you are looking for.
3. Start now and put things away. I always start at the end of summer and put things away. This way you do not feel it so hard financially.
4. Make a list of who you are getting gifts for and what you plan to get them. Do not just go out to a store or go on a site and get items randomly. Talk to your relatives about gift giving for the holiday season. For example, my family has all agreed that it will all be about the kids this year. No adults will be getting each other gifts - it is about the grandkids, nieces and nephews. Of course my husband and I will exchange gifts but extended family will be all about the kids.
5. Why not be creative and make your own gifts. I made beautiful Swarovski crystal jewelry last year for my relatives and they loved it. If I would have bought the jewelry I made in the specialty stores I would have spent $100's of dollars on them. If you have special talents then when not use it!
6. Know where to shop online - if you are looking for that trendy Elmo doll or those adorable Playmobil Toys then go to toy sites that are going to cater to kids. Do not just go to that generic website that sells everything from food to clothing to toys. And always find those discounts and coupon codes…they are out there but you have to search for them. If you are shopping online there are also ways to make money as well with cash back rewards using certain credit cards. Always check for shipping charges and be sure to look at the return policies.
7. Think about next year….create a fund or a special savings account. Or even put all your daily spare change in a jar. That really does add up quite a bit.



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Author Kimberly Green can always find something kids love from Playmobil Toys

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/pregnancy/great-baby-shower-gift-ideas.html http://www.articletrader.com/home-and-family/pregnancy/great-baby-shower-gift-ideas.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:43:04 -0500
2. If you do not have a lot of extra money to spend on a gift then you may want to get together with others to get a group gift. Instead of everyone getting onsies and a burp cloth why not pool your money together to get a cradle, high chair or a stroller.

3. If you found that cute little outfit that you would like to get but it just doesn't seem like enough then get a nice basket to put it in and garnish the basket with baby lotion, diaper ointment and a travel pack of baby wipes…things that will be used on a daily basis.

4. If the mom to be already seems to have everything then you may want to get something for her. Pamper her a little with nice lotions and bath supplies. You may want to get her a gift certificate to get that pedicure, manicure or that pregnancy massage.

5. Check to see if there is a theme to the shower or to the baby's nursery and get things that will coordinate with the theme.

6. A personalized gift always goes a long way. And there are many unique things out there like puzzle stools with the baby's names on them and personalized shelves to store other little trinkets on.

7. Make your own gifts. You could knit a blanket or sew a very unique outfit. Or if you are crafty then you may want to make a diaper cake and decorate it according to the theme of the shower.

8. Make a baby coupon book. Put together a coupon book for the parents for services you will give them. For example, coupons for a babysitter for a date night or a Saturday cleaning service coupon…you can be really creative with this one.

9. Plant a tree or donate to a charity in the baby's name. Or better yet…buy a nice tree for the parents to plant in their yard when the baby is born.

10. A nice camera or video camera makes for a great gift along with scrapbooks and keepsake boxes.

11. You can never go wrong with diapers - 2 packs of diapers cost around $50 - so this is a great gift to give!

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Author Kimberly green recently gave puzzle stools as a gift and it was a hit!

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> http://www.articletrader.com/shopping/fashion/is-there-a-doctor-in-the-haunted-house.html http://www.articletrader.com/shopping/fashion/is-there-a-doctor-in-the-haunted-house.html Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:23:46 -0500
For additional authenticity, accessorizing with the right equipment - stethoscope, otoscope - can further enhance a genuine appearance. But don't go out of your way to get the genuine articles as these are expensive, highly specialized tools. The caveat is if you can get someone to give you broken or outdated equipment. There are plenty of costume accessory kits available at a fraction of the cost. There are also some great recipes online for making fake body parts and guts using gelatin and old pantyhose.

If you're opting to turn a pair of old scrubs or an old lab coat into a Halloween costume with requisite stains, be sure that the garment you're using is not a modern lab coat or scrubs. The nicer medical apparel you can get these days tends to be very effective at repelling stains, so instead, you'll want to use a pair of cheap scrubs or lab coat that will absorb stains very easily (ask anyone you know in the medical field and they'd be happy to lend you an old set that already has stains).

Following these few simple ideas will ensure that your Halloween costume turns out exactly as you had envisioned, whether you want to go dressed as Dr. Jekyll or Dr. McDreamy.


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Author Kimberly Green loves dressing up her old lab coats for Halloween!

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