Archive for November, 2009
Feng Shui Paintings And Portraits
The practice of feng shui is much more than just compass directions and furniture arrangements. The decorations that you use in your house all give out hidden vibrations that can accumulatively affect the feng shui of your home.
We all know that photographs pictures and portraits can greatly affect the mood of the room so it is important to select a picture according to the energy of the space. For example the living room of a house should be lively to promote a healthy flow of chi. Lively paintings of festivities and vitality are suitable for the living room. Paintings of the feast is very auspicious for the dining room as it signifies abundance and prosperity
Paintings and pictures in the bedroom on the other hand should be calm and soothing to promote rest and relaxation. Having bright colors and paintings of lively activities clashes with the Yin energy of the bedroom.
One must be careful when it comes to the use of celestial animals. For example dragons are very popular in home decorations where they are often found in paintings and sculptures. Dragons are powerful mystical creatures that emit strong energy vibrations. Because of this it is best to keep paintings and sculptures of dragons small and discrete. A large painting of a dragon may be too overwhelming for the owner and if so will bring bad luck and misfortune to the household. The same applies to other fierce animals such as tigers lions and other mythical beasts.
Family portraits and pictures of family members should be placed in bright and lively areas of the home such as the living room. Do not take family portraits with one or more members missing in the picture as it signifies an incomplete or broken family.
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Facts You Should Know About Adt Security Services
If you are looking for a company that has been in business for a long time for your home security then you may be interested in knowing that ADT has been in the security business for over onehundred years. Of course they haven’t been providing high tech home security systems for that long but they have been in the home security business since the early nineteenseventies.
The early systems that were available in the seventies have gone through some dramatic changes since then technologically speaking and what they now offer is all of the most recent advancements in total home protection to their customers. What started out in the seventies as basic home alarm systems has blossomed up to include a variety of fully monitored home security services that completely blanket your home or business in a tight net of security that comes with ADT’s long standing reputation for service and reliability.
ADT can now install a complete security systems that even includes a thirtyfive foot exterior perimeter that monitors the outside of your home and will sound the alarm if a prowler enters the boundaries of that barrier. It incorporates the latest technology in heat and motion sensing devices that have the capacity to differentiate between a human and an animal by automatically guaging the heat and body mass of the intruder.
Home security systems have become far more user friendly now and with the new ease of use your home or business security system can be activated or deactivated with the simple touch of a button just the same as your cars security system is operated. They also give you the option of voice recognition technology that allows you to give commands to your security system with your spoken words.
How many times have you heard of a break in that was facilitated by the alarm system being left off? This was because older security technology was often times cumbersome and difficult to operate and people would leave them off from time to time. With this new user friendly one touch technology even a child can easily be taught to to activate and deactivate your alarm system safely and easily so you will never be left with your guard down.
ADT now has five monitoring stations located nation wide that offer twentyfour hour a day protection seven days a week so you will never be left feeling that you are all alone. Should your system be tripped a signal will be immediately be received at the closest station and a call will be immediately be placed to your home or business to see if you are OK. If it is determined to not be a false alarm then the police will be summoned immediately and help will be on the way. Why take chances with your home and your family when all of the latest technology in security and protection is now more affordable then ever?
About the writer: Written by David Johnson. Find the latest information on adt deals online as well as home security system offers
Facing The Mighty Tornado – Tips To Keep You Safe
If you’ve ever seen a tornado you know what a powerful and terrifying thing this unpredictable natural disaster can be. And if you’re a citizen of “Tornado Alley” you’ll want to know what to do if a tornado should make its way to your door!
Every year from March to May midwest and southern states are plagued by tornadoes. Northern states’ risks are slightly later from late spring to early summer. Tornadoes are unpredictable sudden violent columns of rotating air that pick up dirt debris and even very large items and toss them like pickup sticks. The winds of most tornadoes reach speeds of over 100 miles an hour and some have been clocked at over 300 miles per hour.
What makes a tornado truly dangerous is its unpredictability. It can descend from the clouds without warning and disappear just as quickly. And tornadoes don’t follow a predictable path. They can make 90degree turns without warning. And they are harder to spot and track from satellites.
You can only be sure there’s a tornado nearby by seeing it. Or you may hear the sound of a train roaring where no track have been laid. There’s not much you can do to protect your home and property from tornado damage.
If it wants your house it will get your house. But there are certain precautions you can take to protect yourself from the ravages of the deadly tornado.
How Can I tell if a Tornado is Likely?
* A tornado looks like a funnel. Some are long and spindly and some are thick and wide. The long thin tornado is more unpredictable acting like a whip across the landscape. But a thick wide tornado may pack higher winds.
* Tornadoes are associated with severe thunderstorms called supercells particularly where air temperatures are significantly less than ground temperatures.
* Tornadoes may occur right before or after a cold or warm front has passed through the area.
* Tornadoes are frequently present when there is heavy rain hail and powerful winds during a thunderstorm.
* Residents of Tornado Alley report a subtle greenishtint to clouds that form tornado funnels.
How Will I Know When the Tornado Will Hit my House?
* Winds and rain may decrease suddenly immediately before a tornado strikes.
* Tornadoes are more likely at the leading edge and trailing end of a severe thunderstorm.
* There is usually a lot of dust and debris in the air around a tornado even when you can’t see the funnel. Closeup the tornado may resemble a violent lowlying cloud.
* Because the air is rotating at high speeds you may see debris rotating in a circular whirling path.
* Immediately before a tornado hits you can hear what sounds like an oncoming freight train. That is the sound of the highspeed wind.
What Can I do to Protect Myself?
* If you see a tornado or if the sky becomes suddenly darer and takes on a violet to greenish glow take cover. While you may not be hit directly by the tornado you can be severely injured by flying debris.
* Tornadoes tend to follow higher ground. If you are outdoors find a ditch or trench if you can’t find cover. Many people find shelter on the highway at underpasses. Do not stay in your car as it will offer little protection. Lie flat and cover your head.
* Storm cellars or basements are the safest place to go during a tornado. But if you don’t have one in your house try to find a central location with few windows or glass doors. If the glass breaks you could be hurt or killed by severe lacerations.
* If you are in an apartment or tall building seek shelter near the center of the building. Bathrooms and kitchens seem to offer more protection because the pipes make the walls stronger. Sometimes whole structures disappear but the bathroom or an interior closet remains.
When the storm has passed it’s time to assess the damage and begin to recover. You may find pieces of furniture or personal items miles away undamaged. You may find a fragile straw implanted through a tree or phone pole. Tornadoes have almost mystical powers and do some very strange things.
Community cleanup and support are tremendously important after a tornado. Coming with little warning and wiping out whole lifetimes leaves victims drained and feeling powerless. If you are a victim seek support from neighbors and family. If you are offer your support to those who have suffered.
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