The Book of Mormon is full of great men and women who lived lives of honor and valor.  The primary theme for the year 2011 is “I know the scriptures are true”, this is a great opportunity to teach our children about some of these great men and women.

The first person that you become aquainted with in the Book of Mormon is the prophet Nephi.  He describes himself as young and unsure.  He wants to know for himself if the things his father is telling him are true.  So, he goes and asks the Lord so that he can know for himself.  After he gains a testimony of those things, he is willing to submit himself to the will of the Lord and do what he commands knowing that if he has faith, the Lord can help him do all things.  During his whole life, whatever befell him Nephi still holds onto his faith and knows the Lord will always be there.   I want my children to know him better.

Young men who saw their nation struggling wanted to help fight for their freedom and liberty.  They were taught faith by their parents, and they knew if they did not doubt they would be protected, but they would also ask that the prophet would be their leader.  They kept the commandments and followed a leader they could have absolute faith in.  These Stripling Warriors who served under Helaman were protected and though not one of them came out of battle without wounds they lived.  I want my children to know them better.

The Captian of an Army wanted only for the people of his nation to look to God and protect the liberty he had blessed them with.  He wanted to remind them of their blessings and obligations, so he tore his coat and wrote on it.  “In memory of our God, our religion, and freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children—and he fastened it upon the end of a pole.  Captain Moroni then rallied his nation to follow  “The Title of Liberty” and all it stood for to protect their nation.  I want my children to know him better

At the end of the Book of Mormon,  there is another prophet who has watched his once great nation perish.  His name is Moroni also, but instead of leading an Army that has turned their hearts to the Lord for help and protection, he is watching as their hatred and hard heartedness leads them to utter defeat.  He mourns his people and pleads for his brethern who still live.  He also prays for us.  I want my children to know him better.

The person who is named more than anyone else in the book of mormon appears in the middle of the book.  It is the Savior.  He comes to visit his other sheep that live in the Americas.  He blesses them and teaches them.  He prays for them as they would have him tarry longer.  I really want my children to know him better

I would challenge anyone to take advantage of this next years theme and help your children and all children better know the scriptures and those in them so that they can also say,  ” I know the scriptures are true.”

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When members of the LDS Church serve in the Temple, they all wear white pants, shirts, jackets, ties and temple dresses.  The reason for this is a representation of purity and cleanliness.  It also seems to be a great equalizer.  Everyone around you is wearing white.  There is nobody trying to impress others with flashy clothes and there is nobody looking shabby.  Everyone looks clean and bright and equal.  It’s a reflection of how the Lord loves us all the same.  But even though everyone is all dressed in white, each woman there is dressed a little different.  Some women prefer to wear a skirt and a blouse, while others like a nice simple dress.  The dresses differ as well.  Some dresses are made of satin, some of polyester and others of cotton.  Some dresses have lace and others have none.  Each outfit is unique to the woman who wears it.  I like to think that’s how the Lord looks at us.

Each of us trying to be pure like him, but not forgetting the individuality that makes us who we are.  The Lord made us different because we are meant to be different.  The world can not be made a better place if everyone is the same.  Each gift we have that makes us who we are also makes us different from the very gifted person sitting next to us.  The problem most of us have is to look at the person sitting next to us and punish ourselves because we aren’t as good as they are at certain things.   Beauty is beauty and strength is strength no matter what unique package it comes in.

Just as we look around a sea of women dressed in white LDS Temple dresses, but each one and individual and possessing their own sense of who they are,  we should look at ourselves and remember that being ourselves is a gift that we give to those around us.  We need to feel comfortable in our own skin, or we will never be able to fulfill the great mission we’ve been called to do in this life.

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For so long the term lds historical fiction meant adventures in the west as saints lived through persicution only to be pushed out to the Salt Lake Valley.  As the LDS Church has become a world wide church, the history of the world has effected many members of the LDS Church.  “The Silence of God” is a book based on true events taken place during the revolution in Russia.  Most LDS Bookstores have it on their shelves.  Hopefully in time more books like this one will help us to understand the struggles endured by all saints worldwide. 

The Silence of God

At the turn of the twentieth century, St. Petersburg offers the best of Imperial Russia. The vast country is filled with grand cathedrals, a faithful populace, and many people who love and revere Tsar Nicholas II and the Romanov family. But as Russia becomes further entrenched in the Great War, a revolution begins brewing within her own borders.

For the wealthy Lindlof family, the only Latter-day Saints living in St. Petersburg at the time, the glitz and glamour of the Silver Age soon dissolves into mass rebellion, dividing their family and testing their faith. Life for Agnes Lindlof will never be the same—changed forever by an ideology that forces equality and demands the silence of God.

Agnes’s lifelong friend, Natasha Ivanovna Gavrilova, is the daughter of a professor and a firm supporter of Bolshevik ideals; she doesn’t believe in God at all. Yet, when the waves of the revolution wash over her family and her friends, Natasha must examine her own heart and decide for herself what to believe and what voice to listen to.

Based on an amazing true story of the only Latter-day Saint family living in St. Petersburg during the Bolshevik Revolution, The Silence of God is a rare glimpse into a fascinating period of history and a powerful, extraordinary novel of devotion and loyalty.

One reviewer said:

Johan and Alma Lindlof and their eight children were the first members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Russia. Their story of faith during the Bolshevik Revolution is brought to life in the historical novel “The Silence of God.”

Granted, several of the characters surrounding the family are fictional as Gale Sears gives readers a front-row seat to the uproar of revolution (think of LDS Church history and “The Work and the Glory” series). One of those fictional characters is a neighbor and friend to the Lindlof family who has a hard time understanding the family’s faith in God.

Readers learn of the miracles surrounding Johan and Alma’s baptism, the dedicatory prayers in Russia, life at the Lindlof home and the struggles the family experienced during the revolution, when many churches were converted to offices. The Lindlofs are considered suspicious because of Johan’s occupation as a merchant and because the family doesn’t publicly align itself with the Russian Orthodox Church or any of the political factions.

Sears provides explanatory notes at the end of each chapter that help clarify fact from fiction and give background on many of the political groups and other historical figures. The notes also include a few historical tidbits that have present-day relevance. For example, according to the notes in the first chapter, when Christianity was first introduced nearly a millennia before the revolution by Prince Vladimir, the Church of the Tithes was established in Kiev on a mount that was sacred to a pagan god. In the last note of the last chapter, Sears points out that the LDS temple site in the Ukraine is only 6 miles from where the Church of the Tithes was established.

Some readers rated the book as follows:

Excellent read and I highly recommend it., August 24, 2010
By LaDeana

Gale Sears captured my interest from the beginning. She did an excellent job weaving fictional characters into true historical events in Russia. I learned so much from what it must of have been like to be LDS in the early 20th Century Russia. This is a book I will read more than once.

Rating:

Incredible!, June 23, 2010
By Allison

This book was a true eye-opener for me. I had no idea what it was like in Russia during the Bolshevik revolution. This book made history come alive and made it more realistic. I will never forget this book. It makes me want to learn more!

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Modern robotic massage chairs and other high-tech personal therapy solutions are gaining traction in contemporary households, because they are becoming more effective and more affordable with improved engineering and computerized systems. But before you go ahead and get one for yourself, think about what a new massage chair can do for you.

Massage is believed to have several benefits, but perhaps the most noticeable ones are its ability to bolster the immune system and improve blood circulation. An in-depth understanding of how and why this is so would require quite a lengthy discussion, but understanding the basics is relatively simple.

First and foremost, in order for your immune system to function properly, your lymphatic system must be functioning properly because it’s the lymphatic system which is responsible for distributing white blood cells and antibodies throughout your body. Generally speaking, this process requires a number of pumps, and massage focuses on stimulating both these systems.

Of course the heart is the circulatory system’s primary pump which provides fresh oxygenated blood to the entire body. Interestingly enough, it is known that massage is capable of improving cardiac efficiency in a number of ways, and of course the more efficient your heart is, the more you stand to benefit from a health point of view. Basically, massage helps to inhibit the overall performance of your sympathetic nervous system, and this in turn helps to lower your heart rate as well as your blood pressure.

A lesser known blood pump responsible for distributing chemicals throughout the body is the musculoskeletal pump, or in layman’s terms, the pressure applied to the bones by your muscles. If you have problems trying to picture this, just imagine grabbing hold of a balloon filled with water with both your hands.

Now, apply pressure to the balloon with one hand only. This is basically how the musculoskeletal pump manages to pump blood through your body, and this is also the reason why leather massage chair has the ability to improve circulation. An experienced therapist will always stroke towards the heart when performing a massage and it’s through this movement that they’re able to encourage de-oxygenated blood to be returned to the heart for redistribution.

The firm kneading motions also act to break up certain waste products and toxins, and of course this provides the body with an additional opportunity to remove them. Also, causes the blood vessels become dilated and this in turn means they’re capable of transporting an increased volume of blood.

As mentioned in the beginning of this article, a person’s immune system depends largely on their lymphatic system. Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system has no heart with which to pump lymphatic fluid. Here again, a proper massage can benefit the lymphatic system in the same way it benefits the circulatory system.

One should bear in mind that toxins and other impurities often remain in the body even after they break free from the circulatory system, and it’s the white blood cells which are primarily responsible for destroying this waste matter. With that said, this process can only begin once the impurities and toxins are expelled from the muscles and into the body’s lymph vessels. Massage therapists will focus on channeling these waste products towards the stomach, at which point your body’s digestive system will take over.

Basically massage techniques, such as those commonly found in modern robotic massage chairs, aim at preventing the body from responding to allergens which are for the most part harmless, and when this goal is achieved, the body has more resources available with which to combat those pathogens which really do need to be dealt with.

Now, go out there and find a great massage chair for you! For best results, check out some of the many available online massage chair reviews and compare them on your own. Enjoy!

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While outdoor fountains have been quite popular for many years, it hasn’t been until recently that indoor floor fountains and other types have become so popular in home interiors as well. In the past, the water fountain was very expensive, so they were not easily affordable. However, today they are more affordable than ever, and this has made indoor fountains, such as a wall fountain, become popular and a common part of indoor modern decor.

A New Trend

A new trend in home decor in the past few years has been adding fountains to the home. Of course, it is the wall fountain that has been one of the most popular options. This new trend of decorating with various indoor fountains is somewhat unexplained; however, they seem to someone bring together indoor and outdoor decor. Using these fountains within the home also provides a way that the beauty and grand history of fountains can be brought into our homes today in a way that is manageable and downscaled. These water fountains help to get rid of boredom in interior design and definitely add beauty and many other benefits to your home decor.

Three Basic Styles to Choose From

Indoor fountains come in many different styles, sizes, and prize ranges. Today they are definitely more affordable and easily available. However, you will find that you have three basic choices if you want to add a water fountain to your home. Here is a look at three types you can choose from, depending on your own particular decor.

• Tabletop Fountains – The water fountains that are often the easiest to use indoors happen to be tabletop fountains. They can easily be put on any table in your home and they are easy to set up. You can find them in various sizes, from very small desk size fountains to larger fountains for tables. They come in different designs and themes too, so you are sure to find the perfect one to match your home’s decor.

• Wall Fountains – Wall fountains are another basic style of water fountains that is quite popular. In fact, these types of fountains are becoming more and more popular. They come in various price ranges and many styles. They are space efficient as well, which is a big advantage. Because of the way they are used and designed, these fountains really influence the decor surrounding them.

• Floor Fountains – floor fountains are expensive, but very dramatic. You’ll spend quite a bit of money on these fountains, but they definitely provide an incredible look in the home. Various materials are used for these fountains, from slate, to glass, copper, and even steel.

Benefits of Indoor Fountains

There are a variety of benefits that you can enjoy when you decide to use these water fountains in your home. Of course one of the main benefits is the style and beauty that they can add to your home. There is just something to the movement of water that is extremely beautiful, and it provides great tranquility within your home. These fountains also provide white noise within a home, reducing all the other sounds and allowing you to relax and enjoy the soothing sound of water. Many people find that indoor fountains provide an environment that is soothing and encourages relaxation as well. A water fountain even provides the benefit of humidifying the air. This makes the air healthier for you and it also releases negative ions into the air, making the quality of your air better.

Decorating with Water Fountains

There are a variety of ways that you can decorate with water fountains. They are perfect for about any room in your home. These fountains can be used in your home office to provide relaxation and to spawn creativity. tabletop fountains will fit just perfectly on your desk. You can subtly use these fountains on dining room tables, coffee tables, or perhaps on a table in the bedroom. Wall fountains are great for decorating indoor great rooms or a room where you really want to make the decor center around the fountain. Then for rooms where you want to make a huge impression, floor fountains are incredible ways to add to your decor.

While adding water fountains to your indoor decor definitely adds beauty and elegance, they add far more than that, making them well worth the purchase. So many options are available, so you are sure to find a great water fountain to suit your own needs.

that is quite popular. In fact, these types of fountains are becoming more and more popular. They come in various price ranges and many styles. They are space efficient as well, which is a big advantage. Because of the way they are used and designed, these fountains really influence the decor surrounding them.

• Floor Fountains – floor fountains are expensive, but very dramatic. You’ll spend quite a bit of money on these fountains, but they definitely provide an incredible look in the home. Various materials are used for these fountains, from slate, to glass, copper, and even steel.

Benefits of Indoor Fountains

There are a variety of benefits that you can enjoy when you decide to use these water fountains in your home. Of course one of the main benefits is the style and beauty that they can add to your home. There is just something to the movement of water that is extremely beautiful, and it provides great tranquility within your home. These fountains also provide white noise within a home, reducing all the other sounds and allowing you to relax and enjoy the soothing sound of water. Many people find that indoor fountains provide an environment that is soothing and encourages relaxation as well. A water fountain even provides the benefit of humidifying the air. This makes the air healthier for you and it also releases negative ions into the air, making the quality of your air better.

Decorating with Water Fountains

There are a variety of ways that you can decorate with water fountains. They are perfect for about any room in your home. These fountains can be used in your home office to provide relaxation and to spawn creativity. tabletop fountains will fit just perfectly on your desk. You can subtly use these fountains on dining room tables, coffee tables, or perhaps on a table in the bedroom. Wall fountains are great for decorating indoor great rooms or a room where you really want to make the decor center around the fountain. Then for rooms where you want to make a huge impression, floor fountains are incredible ways to add to your decor.

While adding water fountains to your indoor decor definitely adds beauty and elegance, they add far more than that, making them well worth the purchase. So many options are available, so you are sure to find a great water fountain to suit your own needs.

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When LDS Young Women gather together they recite a pledge to stand for truth and righteousness.  One girl will lead out and the rest will stand and recite the following together:

LDS YOUNG WOMEN THEME

We are daughters of our Heavenly Father, who loves us, and we love Him.  We will “stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places” (Mosiah 18:9)  as we strive to live the Young Women values, which are:

Faith, Divine Nature, Individual Worth, Knowledge, Choice and Accountability, Good Work, Integrity and Virtue.

We believe as we come to accept and act upon these values, we will be prepared to strengthen home and family, make and keep sacred covenants, receive the ordinances of the temple, and enjoy the blessings of exaltation.

Each of these values are assigned certain colors to help the LDS Young Women better remember the value.

The value of faith is represented by the color of white.  White representing purity.  President Dieter F. Uchtdorf said,”

The Gift of Faith As we truly humble ourselves, we will be blessed with this gift to have faith and to hope for things which are not seen but are true (see Alma 32:21). I received this Knowledge by the unspeakable peace and power of the Spirit of God, and the desire of my heart and of my mind is to be pure and faithful in serving Him now and forever.

The value of Divine Nature has been given the color of blue.  When one looks up to the heavens on a clear day blue is the color to be seen.  When one looks unto heaven clearly one should also see who we are in relation to the Lord.  Elder Jeffrey R. Holland said,”

You are literally a spirit daughter of heavenly parents with a divine nature and an eternal destiny. 1 That surpassing truth should be fixed deep in your soul and be fundamental to every decision you make as you grow into mature womanhood. Indeed, in the restored light of the gospel of Jesus Christ, a woman, including a young woman, occupies a majesty all her own in the divine design of the Creator.

Individual Worth is represented by the color red.  The same color of the Christ’s blood that was shed for all men. President Spencer W. Kimball said,

“And then, as if to emphasize a particular heresy as being most extreme, he said there would arise even the heresy which would deny the Lord that bought us. There can be no real and true Christianity, even with good works, unless we are deeply and personally committed to the reality of Jesus Christ as the Only Begotten Son of the Father, who bought us, who purchased us in the great act of atonement.”

The value of Knowledge is represented by the color green, the color of life and creation.  Elder Joe J. Christensen said,

“This year, commit to read good books throughout your life. The scriptural commandment to us is to “seek … out of the best books words of wisdom” and “become acquainted with all good books, and with languages, tongues, and people.”

Choice and Accountability is represented by the color orange.  Orange is bright and hard to ignore.  Life preservers and road signs are often orange.  If we heed their warning we will be safe.  It’s always important to remember the importance of our choices and what they can lead to. 

Dallin H. Oaks said,” We are responsible to use our agency in a world of choices. We are accountable for our choices, and only righteous choices will move us toward our eternal goals.”

The value of Good Works is represented by the color yellow.  When children reach into their crayons to draw the souce of our light upon the earth, they choose yellow.  It is the color of the sun, and for LDS Young Women it is the color that helps us remember to do those things that will bring us closer to our Heavenly Father’s Son.

The Savior is the best example of service.

Interity is represented by the color of purple.  Purple has long been associated with royal robes and nobility.  When Queen Ester could have saved herself and forgotten her people she chose not to.  Her personal integrity would not allow such a thing.

Joseph B. Wirthlin said,” We show our integrity by caring for and serving others. The Lord expects us to live lives of integrity and to be obedient to his commandments.”

The value of Virtue is the last one, and it is represented by the color gold.  Something of rare and precious value.  Personal virtue is something hard to find right now.  Some would treat it casually and disreguard it.  But the loss of it is something to be mourned.

D. Todd Christofferson said,”While we cannot control what others may or may not do, the Latter-day Saints can certainly stand with those who demonstrate virtue in their own lives and inculcate virtue in the rising generation.”

These LDS Young Women take these values very seriously and strive to live them.  So the next time you see a Young Woman wearing a multi-colored piece of jewelry, she may be one of the LDS Young Women striving to live by a code of conduct.

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It’s only recently that red became an accepted color in interior design, but it’s certainly found its place. Simple yet bold, it adds a welcome splash of color to any space even when used sparingly. And in the rug industry, it has been one of the top-selling colors in recent years. Most people still associate red rugs with contemporary, but it’s gone a long way since then—you can now find red area rugs in country, traditional, and even Asian homes. Next time you buy rugs online, go for the red—and be amazed at the results.

Of course, not every red rug will work wonders for your home. Red comes in a full range of shades, patterns, and designs, and you need to know which one will work with your current décor. It also has to reflect your personal style and convey the right mood. It’s not as hard as it sounds—with all the styles available today, you’re sure to find at least one red rug that fits in. Here’s a quick buying guide to help you find the perfect piece.

Choosing the right shade

Each shade of red lends a different mood to the room. A bright red rug, for example, suggests youth and energy, while a lighter rose shade may be associated with calm and serenity. Brick red works well for country and traditional homes, or sometimes for outdoor spaces. For an elegant, sophisticated look, consider getting a deep red rug. It also depends on how it interacts with the rest of the room colors; for instance, a red rug against white walls would look different than one in a blue or brown room.

If you want something unique, take a look at the Dynamic Rugs Opulence 1801 Red Wine Area Rug. Featuring a floral design and a deep, rich red hue, it instantly transforms your room into an elegant space perfect for relaxing and entertaining. The combination of hard twist wool and smooth silk provides a soft, comfortable feel that makes it easy on the feet. With just the right shade and an eye-catching pattern, it’s the perfect finishing touch for your living room.

Interesting designs

Plain red rugs are fine on their own, but it won’t hurt to throw in some prints either. Red can easily overpower a room, so a patterned rug helps tone it down and incorporates other colors to give it some variety. Rug prints are strongly associated with specific décor schemes; for example, a geometric print may be suitable for contemporary decor while a simple stripe or check would fit better with a traditional or country home.

One design that’s getting a lot of attention is the oriental rug. Oriental area rugs now come in every color of the rainbow, but nothing beats the appeal of the deep red we’re all familiar with. Some designers only apply the term "Oriental" for those that are actually made in oriental countries and feature traditional manufacturing techniques. But if you’re only after the look of it, you can go for cheaper, machine-made rugs made of polypropylene—they look just as nice and may even be more durable.

Texture and comfort

Like all bold colors, red could always use a bit of texture to add visual interest and keep it in balance. When buying red rugs, take into account the material, pile, and other factors that contribute to its texture. Generally, the more texture a rug has, the more attractive it looks and the better it feels on the feet. This is especially true with plain colored rugs. If your only choice is a solid red rug, compensate with a textured piece that gives it a bit of character.

Shag rugs are a great way to add texture not only to the rug itself, but also to the rest of your home. First introduced in the 60s, shag rugs are characterized by a thick, luscious pile and a soft, warm feel. "Authentic" shag rugs are known as flokati and are made in Greece, but these days, you can find the exact same style in pretty much any store. If your room needs just one key piece to make it stand out, you can’t go wrong with a red shag rug.

Shapes and sizes

Since red is a strong color, you don’t want to use too much of it in a single space. If you already have a lot of red in the room, you may want to consider a smaller red rug, or placing it under your furniture so that it serves more as an accent. But if you want to play up the contrast with the room colors, a large red rug in the middle of the room makes the perfect focal point.

Red rugs also come in various shapes, and they’re worth looking into if you want your rug to really stand out. If your room is built straight and angular, some round rugs will add a soft contrast that makes it a lot more inviting. Use shaped rugs to define different areas of the room, such as your sitting space, your reading nook, and your dining area.

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Water is very important in our survival.  Without water for several days man would die.  Yet even as you read this the destruction of Nature continues unabated.  Nature includes the air we breathe, the trees we see, the animals that roam this earth as well as the water we drink.  We are connected to Nature because everything in this earth is connected somewhere and somehow.  Thus, when we destroy Nature we also destroy our chances of survival.
The rapid urbanization and technological advancement have left most of our natural resources depleted to the point that it can no longer be replenished.  This is especially true for fresh water where we get most of our supply for drinking water.
Of the total 326 million cubic miles of water in the whole world, only 3% of that is fresh water because the rest are salt water which we cannot drink.  And from that 3% about ¾ of that are still frozen in the North and South poles.  The rest are surface water and ground water. 
But with that limited supply of fresh water we still tend to pollute and contaminate some of our fresh water sources just because of urbanization and development.  With this scenario most people employ a sort of water filter systems in their households.
These water filters makes our water potable and safe for human consumption.  Water filters eliminates microorganisms and other disease causing bacteria.  These microorganisms and bacteria if not removed may be fatal to humans once consumed thru the water.  It can make a person sick or it may even kill a person.
That is why the popularity of under sink water filters or uv water filters continues to surge.  Most people nowadays no longer trust the safety of the water coming out of their faucets.
Drinking water filters removes the impurities in water.  And these can include inorganic or organic materials.  Water impurities are categorized under physical impurities, chemical impurities and biological impurities.
Physical impurities include the floating substances that are carried by the water in its passage through the so-called hydrologic cycle.  These substances are what makes the water cloudy and turbid.
Chemical impurities is classified under inorganic constituents which is basically the dissolved cations, dissolved anions, alkalinity, acidity, carbon dioxide, hardness, conductivity and other specific inorganic constituents.  The organic constituents include the total organic carbon, total organic halogens and other specific organic constituents.
Biological impurities includes the presence of microscopic and macroscopic plant and animal life like viruses, bacteria (parasite or pathogenic), algae and fungi.
If these impurities are not removed thru water filter systems or thru water filter cartridges we may get water related diseases like diarrhea, cholera, amoebiasis, cancer, gastroenteritis, urinary infection and typhoid fever.  These diseases are deadly and may cause irreparable damage and death to humans.
The physical characteristics of water include turbidity.  This is the hazy appearance of water which is caused by suspended solids, dissolved solids and colloidal solids.  Another physical characteristic of water is the color.  This is mainly the hue generated due to the presence of suspended materials in the water.  Most drinking water filters can remove turbidity in water.  The biological characteristics of water include the viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and algae.
Because of too much and very rapid urban development and industrialization our sources of water become polluted and contaminated by different sorts of impurities.  If not treated well either by large scale filtration systems or under sink water filters our potable water supply might be endangered in the coming years.
It is therefore our responsibility to keep our environment clean and free from contaminants.  If we continue this rape of Nature we may no longer have an earth that is livable by humans.  As they say this is already the 11th hour.  Our time is running out.  We must do some drastic moves to save the humans in this earth.  Otherwise we will all be gone permanently.

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Anyone who’s tried to decorate a child’s room will know how different it is from the rest of the home. Other rooms are mostly about your personal tastes, but when it comes to kids’ rooms, you have to take other factors into account: comfort, safety, child-friendly patterns and color schemes. And since kids can be really fickle, you never know what they really want. It’s no wonder that many parents save the kids’ rooms for last. Fortunately, there’s one thing you can both agree on: area rugs.

Carpet has been the top choice in children’s flooring for the longest time. But as they proved high-maintenance over time, designers eventually shifted to rugs, which were less permanent and easier to move around. area rugs have come a long way from the old Oriental and tropical designs we’re all used to. These days, you can find area rugs for country, Victorian, Asian, and contemporary homes, and for pretty much any area—including children’s rooms. Read on for a few ideas on choosing the perfect rug for your child.

Bright colors

Kids’ rooms tend to be colorful because kids are highly attracted to color. Bright shades like red, yellow, blue and green have been shown to increase their energy and imagination. And since a room’s color is mostly concentrated on the floor, a bright-colored area rug will make the perfect complement to a children’s theme. Red area rugs, for example, can set a vibrant mood during the day and get more toned down in the evenings, so your kid has time to wind down at the end of the day.

Be careful not to go overboard with bright colors, as they can end up looking cheap and tacky. If you’re using a bright area rug, balance it out with more neutral walls and surfaces. You can also use patterns to dilute the color without losing its appeal. Instead of a solid blue area rug, you can get a striped or floral one using different shades of blue. Try to keep it even throughout the room so you don’t get patches of light and dark on every side.

For girls’ rooms

When you think of girls’ rooms, the first thing that comes to mind is probably pink. It’s easily the most popular choice in girls’ décor. Needless to say, you can find pink rugs in just about any store and in any size, shade, and design. But would you really want your girl’s room to look like everyone else’s? If she insists on pink, try to make it different by choosing interesting shapes and patterns. Besides the usual squares and rectangles, you can also find round, oval, heart, and flower shaped rugs.

The main advantage of shaped rugs is that they add an interesting dimension to the room. Since most rooms have straight, angular walls, the soft curves provide a subtle contrast that makes it more visually interesting. flower shaped rugs make an interesting centerpiece for a large room, while a heart shaped rug would look great under a desk or beside the bed.

For boys’ rooms

There’s not a big market for boys’ rugs, but you can find a few good pieces if you know where to look. Start with a color that you both agree on and that looks good with the rest of his room. You can even use it to set the room’s color scheme. You can’t go wrong with a blue or green rug, but if you want something more neutral, you can also find brown, black, or beige rugs for boys. Try to avoid light colors if your child’s the active type—those mud and dirt tracks would be a lot more visible. Dark colors and patterns, on the other hand, can help conceal them.

Most boys’ rugs feature some sort of theme, such as cars, sports, books, or animals. It all depends on what your child is interested in. Boys tend to change interests over time, so it may be more practical to go for smaller, cheaper rugs in case you’ll have to change. Polypropylene rugs are quite affordable but very sturdy for their price, so you can get two or three different designs to alternate.

Animal rugs

If there’s one thing that both boys and girls would agree on, it’s their love for all things cute and cuddly. A girl may like birds and butterflies, while boys may be more into dogs, horses and wildlife. One thing’s for sure: you can’t go wrong with animal area rugs. Whether it’s a simple animal print or a real animal-shaped rug, it’s sure to become an interesting focal point for the room. If you’re building the room from scratch, you can even use it to set a safari theme—just add some creative wall art and you’ve got the perfect room for the animal lover!

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Trends in eyeglasses come and go, but one thing remains constant, your face shape. When selecting eyeglasses and reading glasses it can be tempting to go with whatever style is the most current, but that look may not be the most flattering on you. The best guideline you have to work with when selecting reading glasses is the basic shape of your face. Fortunately, discovering your face shape is a simple and one time process.

There are four basic face shapes that most everyone fits into: round, square, oval, or heart. In order to figure out which shape your face is, you will need a mirror. Look in the mirror and study your reflection thoroughly.

Take into account how long your face is and how wide it is. Check to see if your face is longer than it is wide or if the length is about equal to the width. Next, look to see if the top of your face is wider than the bottom of your face, or vice versa. Or is your face about the same width all over?

Look to see if your face has strong angles or if it features softer curves. Think about the things you just noticed. Try to replicate the shape on paper by drawing it out. Once you see your face on paper, it should quickly become clear which one of the 4 basic shapes your face most resembles.

Once you have determined your face shape, use this information as a guide to select glasses that contrast with this shape, complimenting your face. Keep in mind that your frame width should match the width of your face.

If you find that your face shape is round, meaning that your face has a predominantly curved outline with overall length and width being just about equal, you should look for angular, narrow frames. These types of frames add length to a round face and help make it appear thinner. Look for reading glasses with rectangular lenses for round faces.

A face that has matching proportions in the length and width, paired with a strong jaw line and a broad forehead means a square face shape. Reading glass frames that best suit a square face are wider than they are long and will soften sharp angles. As a result, oval shaped lenses are the typically the best pick for square face shapes as they help soften and narrow the face.

The distinctive mark of an oval face is that it is longer than it is wide. Designer reading glasses and other frames with vertical height help make an oval face appear shorter, balancing it out. Select frames that are deep from top to bottom, covering a portion of the cheek area as well. Be on the lookout for reading glasses with fun extra detailing at the temple area to add extra width to the face.

A Heart shaped face is wider on top and gradually narrows as the face tapers toward the chin. Heart shaped faces should wear frames that are wider at the bottom than at the top, counter balancing their face shape. Rimsless styles and really light frames are two great choices for heart shapes.

Once you have identified your face shape, you will be able to shop online for eyeglasses, reading sunglasses,  and reading glasses with ease. Knowing what styles will look best on you will make you confident and comfortable in selecting a great pair of glasses without even having to try them on.

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