When the Electricity Goes Out

The electric power can go out for various reasons. When the lights suddenly go out -you realize how much you depend on electricity. Last week, the electricity was off for about six hours and I was alone at home.

When the sun’s still shining outside, I still have many options to do. I can read, write and do several home cleaning chores.  After darkness came, I lit some candles and one emergency lamp in my bedroom.

 Being alone at home when the lights were off at night wasn’t nice at all. I stayed in my bedroom and listened to the radio of my mobile phone. Fortunately my net book has good battery, though there’s no internet connection, I was able to do things like digging my photo archive and reading saved documents that I haven’t yet read before. If my husband were at home that night, it would be a nice time to enjoy hot drinks and have a warm chat for a long time. What do you do when your electric power goes out?  

Blue Monday

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5 Steps to Writing a Good Research Paper

The moment a student finds out that he has to write a research paper and submit it in a few weeks; he loses his sleep over it. The fact that he has to research and then write down a paper that logically proves his statement makes him want to avoid doing it.

There are several websites that help students by writing their paper for them. But it is common to see a student broke and have no other option but to write their research paper themselves. Those who want to write their own paper can follow the following five steps for a good research paper:

1.   Choose A Topic

The first step in writing a good research paper is to choose a topic yourself for that is interesting and which offers a good research option. Even if the course doesn’t interest you much, there must be something that you like in it and choose a topic that is close to that.

If you choose a topic that you find interesting, it will easier for you to work with it. The research paper is asked so that the professors can understand what you feel about a topic; therefore they would appreciate a topic that interests you.

2.   Research

Once the topic has been chosen, head to the library. If you are not sure how to go about with your research, ask help from your professor or the librarian. While researching, when you find something relevant, make a note of it and always take down the name of the book and page number alongside it. This will help when you are citing on your paper.

Check the reference books mentioned behind all the academic books you read. For a thorough research, you will have to have at least ten research sources. Check online archives for information as well and note the hyperlink and the date on which you had accessed them.

3.   Thesis Statement

While you are researching on a topic, try to formulate your basic thesis question. This will be the topic that you will be addressing in your paper. This is a difficult task, but you will manage with the help of your professors and tutors. This statement needs to be strong to ensure that you have a good research paper.

4.   Make An Outline

As you progress with your research, start making an outline of your paper. This will help you know how to progress with your paper so that it has a logical sense to it. You can spend a lot of finding, shifting around points until they arrange as a cohesive whole. This outline will help you progress quickly when you start writing since you will know which points to address one after another.

5.   Main Sections

Your paper should have three basic sections-- the introduction which addresses your thesis question, the body where you try to prove the statement and the conclusion where you wrap up your argument after making a point.

Following these steps will help you write a flawless research paper and get good grades. Still if you’re between your work and college and are really hard pressed for time, you can consider writing service websites to finish your research paper on your behalf. But do remember, the nearer your deadline, the expensive the rate gets. So, be sure to log your request in the beginning itself.

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A Giraffe

Who doesn’t love giraffes? They are very well-known for tall profile, their long neck, and distinct patchwork pattern. Their large eyes, long tongue, sizeable ears, and tufted tail further contribute to their unique appearance. 

 A few other facts about giraffes: they are the tallest of all living land animals (the heights of nearly 6 m), they prefer environments where there is a plenty of acacia trees on which they feed, giraffes –both male and female- have short horns on their head also known as ossicones, they have longer forelegs than back legs and their heart has special adaptations to allow it to pump blood up the animal's long neck to its head. A giraffe's heart has the difficult task of pumping blood at high enough pressure so that it can flow up the giraffe's neck to the brain (source:animals.about.com).

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Lightweight Caftans with New Designs

Fashion designers are always working hard to come up with something new and refreshing. One almost new dress that has arrived in the market these days is caftans for women. Especially for summers, this dress came up with a bloom of new trend in the market as it is light in weight and easy to carry. Top designers and designer retail stores also considered it as one of the fashionable dress of the season as it is mentioned earlier that it is lightweight clothing and easy to go in summers.

Designer caftans can be worn in variety of ways and by different types of women of different body shape. For example, if you are tall and slim then it will definitely highlight your figure and thin legs and if you are fat with heavy upper chest and flabby upper arms and waist line then also it will cover all the fatty areas of your body and will give an elegant look to your body. It will attract more shapely parts of your body and will also suit women with larger upper thighs.

Another very important reason of wearing such designer caftans is that it is light in weight and very easy to carry in summers and will suit every occasion of this season. For example, Caftans of neon floral print will make an amazing day time dress, it will suit you if you are relaxing in a backyard or having picnic with friends or family. Evenly, white colour also beat the heat and thus, will help you making your day. Alternatively, if you are wearing a black coloured caftan or some plain dark coloured caftan also then it will make your evening an amazing one, especially if it is combined with awesome accessory.

Designer caftans are not only comfortable but also stylish and look very trendy in summer season. It appeals a range of body shapes of the women flattering with curves. Moreover, it is a versatile fashion item and sets a trend in the fashion industry.

Caftans originated from a traditional lifestyle and fashion trends of few Middle East Countries but yet it is modified as per the new trends and demands of the people. Although, it mostly covers the whole body but still there new designer caftans which are designed keeping new trends in mind and are less conservative. The one which are designed today are more colourful as compared to previous one and are introduced with more elegantly designed patterns.

Apart from long sleeved caftans, halter and spaghetti strapped caftans are also available these days in the market. In fact, the sleeves and neckline are not the only one which is changed in the designs of caftan but the whole length of the caftan is changed these days. There are variations in the designs of caftan right from neck to ankle.

So ladies! Get yourself a dress designed by a designer and purchase a gorgeous caftan for you without thinking twice about your shape and size.

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Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Painting Contractors

If you have some painting projects which need the help and expertise of painters Dublin, you need to be wise with your choices. You certainly would not want to be one of the many people who have had many regrets with painting jobs that ended up in disaster. Getting the right contractor is more than just finding the cheapest person or company. You need to focus more on quality and not the cost. Remember that if the price is cheap, that is probably the same service you are going to get, cheap.

What are the mistakes which you should avoid when hiring painting contractors?

• Ignoring warning signs. It is important to pay attention to warning signs when you choose a contractor. Does the company return your call promptly? Do they answer your questions without losing patience? Do they have a lot of work? Do they have repeat customers? Do they make you feel that you are valued? If you hear warning bells go off, turn around and look for another contractor.
• Agreeing to vague statements. Whatever your agreement is with the painting contractor, everything must be written on paper. It is not a smart decision to just agree on things verbally. Never settle for a price without knowing what work is involved.  Aside from getting an estimate of the entire job cost, you should also be getting a list of the things which the painting contractor will be doing, such as taping, sanding, cleanup and other things.
• Forgetting clean-up. It can be very inconvenient to have to clean up after a painting job is finished. Make sure that your contractor also removes the tape, puts the landscaping back in order and removes the refuse.
• Forgetting warranty.  Warranty is vital for any job, including painting. A contractor must stand behind his work. If you are not pleased with his work in any way, he should resolve to correct mistakes or to make his work acceptable to his customers.
•  Choosing the cheapest paint. It can be very tempting to try to save a few bucks by opting for cheap paint but you have to remember that when you pay cheap, you will get cheap. Opting for a cheap paint might also cost you more money in the future because you will have to redo the painting job. Not only is that expensive, it is also quite a hassle to have to do the same thing twice.
•  Not doing your research.  If you want to get the best deal possible for your money, you must be prepared to put in hours of research. You need to look for the best painting contractors in your area and ask them for quotation, as well. Comparing the prices, as well as the services offered will give you your money’s worth.

A painting job done right saves people time, money and a lot of worries. Remember to avoid these costly mistakes which we have enumerated and you will be sitting in your newly-painted house or office, delighted and satisfied with the results.

Article by Sylvester Joyce is a freelance writer who enjoys home improvement, she writes about Painters Dublin.

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