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Last Updated: 10/29/2006

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Gender: Male
Status: Single
Age: 29
Sign: Gemini

City: BERKELEY
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 10/29/2006

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 

Category: Travel and Places
During recent years cruises have become more accessible to the mass market. One of the main reasons that have cause cruises to become popular is the fact that the price of cruises have gone down. Additionally there has been an increase in the number of destinations offering cruises. For instance, countries like Croatia offer European the chance to get a cruise while staying in Europe. If you are looking to discover new cultures while doing a cruise then Greece is a recommended place. This will allow you to discover one of the mysterious countries of our world. The French article 'croisière en Grèce' should give you more information on this. See also: Bien-être et Santé
Saturday, March 01, 2008 

Category: Life
Are you concerned with sustainable development? Would you like to live in a comfortable ecological home but you do not know how to proceed. Here are some tips to do so. In order to get an ecological house, you have to reduce the impacts on human health and the environment, make it energy efficient and reduce water consumption. Materials are the primary point to look at. Building materials should be non toxic, naturally regulating air moisture, renewable and locally available to avoid transportation cost. Among them, stones, bricks, wood, straw are typically considered to be green materials for construction. Thermal insulation is a key in order to minimize energy losses (roof, walls, vent air, windows, floors, thermal bridges). Unless you already have a passive house (zero energy) your heating system has to be eco friendly. Today renewable energies are booming: solar (thermal and photovoltaic), wind, biomass, heat-pumps (geothermal, air). New equipments are more and more available with prices going down and many states offer financial incentives. French readers can find additional and detailed information by clicking on this link: énergie solaire thermique or Isolation thermique
Friday, February 01, 2008 

Category: Life
During the recent years, there has been a growing tendency for a shift towards a more holistic approach which emphasizes the treatment of the complete man - that is the mind, body and soul. These types of treatments are known as alternatives medicines, and one of the most successful therapies is aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a form of treatment in which essential oil is used in order to help treat various sicknesses that patients may be suffering. Massage of the body with the essential oil is conducted in order to allow their penetration into the blood circulation of the patient. In other times the aromatherapy essential oil can also be inhaled or mixed in the bath. A lot of different sickness can be healed through aromatherapy but it is important that you seek a first advice from your therapist in order to understand the benefits of aromatherapy. See also Anxiety treatments and in French: huile de rose
Wednesday, January 02, 2008 

Category: Life
When it comes to dieting, far too often we take those first steps towards weight loss bliss for what we later determine are all the wrong reasons. Ultimately however, if your reason works for you there is no truly wrong reason to diet. I've seen all kinds of excellent motivators when it comes to dieting and taking your dieting seriously. One of the more common reasons is to lose weight. Other reasons for dieting include a desire to be more physically fit. Religion is another common weight loss motivation. No matter what motivation you have for dieting and losing weight if you find it is no longer working for you, then you need to find another motivator quickly. Without proper motivation it is quite unlikely that you will ever meet your weight loss goals.
Monday, November 05, 2007 

Category: Sports
Fitness Magazines: What's with them? Most fitness magazines provide you with straightforward, no hype or shortcuts, just detailed and reliable information and feasible tips about fitness, health, and ideas on how to life a quality life. Fitness magazines only provide relevant pieces of information that matter most to you and your family. Each article written in fitness magazines are classified according to the Topics they possess. The categories may range from basic information about foods to the sports and fitness advices from health and fitness experts. The articles written in fitness magazines are based on unfussy, systematic approach specifically made to answer timely issues about health and fitness. Moreover, fitness magazines on the Internet also provide some healthy gourmet recipes that fitness aficionados can use.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 

Category: Sports
Here are essential things to know about Skiing in the Olympics. Skiing is one of the most awaited events in the winter Olympics. There are three major skiing events in the Olympics – ski jumping, alpine skiing and Freestyle skiing. Each skiing event have their own histories in the Olympics. Ski Jumping Ski jumping was first introduced in the Winter Olympics in 1924, first as a large-hill event, then as a normal-hill event in 1964. With Olympic ski jumping, an athletes makes two jump attempts whose landings are caught on video for accurate measuring. Points are garnered based on the jump lengths with longer jumps gaining more points. Five judges rate an athlete's jumping style on a 0-20 scale, dropping the highest and lowest scores. Most ski jumping medals are won by Norway, Finland and then Austria. Alpine Skiing Alpine skiing was first introduced in the Winter Olympics at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Games in 1936. The event featured one downhill and then two slalom Courses. Freestyle Skiing: Freestyle skiing made its way into the Winter Olympics at the Calgary Games in 1988 but only for demonstration. Read also: Alaska Ski Vacations and ski directories
Monday, April 16, 2007 

Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping


There are several models of orthopedic pillows. Neck pillows, also called cervical pillows support the neck by providing a deep area for the head to rest and a supportive area to keep the neck in alignment with the spine while sleeping. Travel pillows provide support for the neck and head in a sitting position. Donut pillows are firm pillows shaped like a torus, with a space in the middle to alleviate pressure on the tailbone area while sitting. Lumbar pillows are designed to support the inward curve of the lower back, filling the space created between the lower back and the back of the chair when in a sitting position. Read full article in French at: oreiller anatomique - More resources: Oreiller pour cervicales

Sunday, April 15, 2007 

Category: Life


The objective of sustainable development is to balance the need for economic and social development with the need to protect nature and the environment. Sustainable development encompass three general policy areas: economic, environmental and social. Read full article in French at: Le développement durable - More resources: Repas de fête bio

Saturday, April 14, 2007 

Category: Life


So now you've picked out what type of garden you will have, what the location will be, and what kind of fertilizer you need, now is the time to really get started in choosing your garden environment. First you'll want to choose what your garden barriers will be. What will separate your garden from the rest of the world? Next you'll want to choose the decorations and support for your plants. Often some kind of metal mesh is necessary to keep your plant standing up. You will also want to choose how much soil and fertilizer to buy, and how to arrange all the plants in your garden. Read full article at: Garden Creation - More resources: Organic lifestyle

Sunday, April 01, 2007 

Category: Sports


If your family wants to go skiing on your next vacation, but you don't know how to ski, go ahead and plan that ski vacation anyway! You can learn how to ski, and you will have a great time doing it. Read full article at: Learning how to ski - More resources: Great ski vacations