Residence Arianna in Siena

November 18th, 2008

Residence Arianna is a Residence in Siena, located in Via Tom Benetollo 23

A brand-new building, in a panoramic area immediately outside the city of Siena and its activity, but far enough from the urban pollution, our residence has 11 apartments suitable ever for families, finely furnished and with any comfort, all composed of an equipped kitchen, a broad dining room, a bathroom, a bedroom and a closet, 2 satellite tv and 2 fan coils.
In order to make it a very enjoyable stay, our residence provides wide common open spaces and a swimming-pool, our policy is that of making our visitors feel like part of the history and traditions that we work hard preserve, instead that simply a guest.
We remain at your disposal for any further information you may need.

From the North
On the A1 motorway Bologna Firenze exit Firenze Certosa and follow the indications to Siena, when you reach Siena continue towards Grosseto for approximately 10 km, till the sign Orgia, Rosia.

From south
Highway A1 Roma-Milano exit at Valdichiana, then go on for Siena-Grosseto, at Siena follow the direction for Grosseto for about 10km, then turn right for Orgia, Rosia.

From west
Motorway grosseto-siena, from Grosseto go on towards Siena for about 50 km, then turn left for Orgia, Rosia.

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The Power of Humor

November 18th, 2008

What can you do with humor?

Sure you can have fun with itor else why do people pay for the comedy shows and those comedy channels? You can also use it reduce tension, find a great bargain, keep your children in their seats…you name it. There are a thousand and one use of humor, but it leads to an ultimate goallaughter.

Laughter is powerful, and much more powerful than most people think.

You can make women laugh and fall in love with you.

That sounds like a pretty bold claim doesn’t it? Let me explain.

Human beings have an obsessive desire to remain consistent. It is physically impossible to dislike the person who has already made you genuinely laugh, as you can’t resolve the conflicts and incongruity between laughter (liking someone) and disliking someone.

In other words, women tend to get closer to a guy who has consistently made them laugh! This not only occur at a logical level (”oh, being with him gives me so much joy and I want more”), but also at a subconscious level (maintaining consistency). Once you were made laugh by someone, it will be very inconsistent if you still maintain an antagonistic attitude towards that person.

Therefore, I use laughter to make women fall in love with me. The more women I could make laugh, the better get. You see, love is derived from the feeling of happiness and happiness is directly associated with laughter.

I’m sure in your entire life so far, you have made many, many, many women laugh, and sometimes you can get pretty good at itsometimes with a particular woman or under some particular circumstances.

Sure, all of us can crack a joke or two. Sometimes we can be quite funny for a whole night… Can we all do it time after time, night after night? Do we all know the secrets that will make humor a natural part of you so that it’s effortless to be humorous and charming?

Maybe not.

Some guys talk about the “art” of making women laugh.

Sure, they can call themselves “artists” as they like, but the problem is… once something becomes an art, you won’t have rules to rely on and you can’t measure the results. Making women laugh suddenly becomes an uncertain event.

But the fact is…Making women laugh is a science.

The fact is… human beings’ reactions to different types of “humor stimuli” are predictable.

And there are tested-and-proven methods to match a humorous line and a subject’s education, personality, and cultural to create laughter.

Any man, regardless of looks, intelligence, education, personality, can learn the mechanism of humor and laughter and develop his own style of humor.

About the author

Martin Merrill is the author of the popular eBook “Make Women Laugh - How To Make Any Woman Laugh At Any Time, And Place, Any Way You Want As They Fall In Love With You”. He also offers a free course on the topic of “Attracting Women Through Humor And Laughter” at http://www.MakeWomenLaugh.com

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Business Faux Pas: Mustard On Your Tie and Poppy Seeds In Your Teeth

November 18th, 2008

Today I offer some insight into the business world’s conservative but justified stand on appearance.

During my 15 years as a sales rep in the electronics industry, I became closely acquainted with several of my accounts. These account managers consisting of purchasing supervisors, engineers and upper level CEOs confided to me some business faux pas that made them chuckle as soon as either they or the sales rep left their office.

Appearance is everything in the business world. Being a conservative world, keep in mind some of the actual perceived boo-boos observed by business management that I’m about to share with you. These are true stories. There are no names mentioned to protect the innocent.

One CEO commented he had the exact same tie as a particular sales rep who called on him. The CEO was initially impressed with the apparent good taste demonstrated by the salesman. Upon closer scrutiny of the tie, it was discovered that a mustard stain graced the Italian silk, hand-painted masterpiece. It struck the CEO as amusing. After about ten minutes into the sales rep’s pitch, he also noticed something crusty stuck to the tie in addition to the mustard stain. The CEO had to excuse himself so that he could release the laugh he was stifling for the last 20 minutes. The sales rep was selling industrial cleaner. Moral of story: Check a mirror before going into an account and carry an extra tie in your briefcase for those post lunch meetings. Unless it’s mandatory, don’t wear a tie at all.

Bright red nail polish on women is a turn off to a possible prospectus. One account manager said, “All I was able to look at were long red talons. I couldn’t keep focused on the presentation. The red nails were scary.” It would be even scarier on a man. Moral of story: Clear nail polish for women, no nail polish for men.

Multiple earrings on both men and women make business executives want to run the other way. One comment, “Are they selling jewelry or electronics?” Another comment, “I kept trying to figure out how she could get all those holes in her ears without demolishing the whole ear.” Last earring comment, “It looks painful.” Moral of story: Women keep earrings to a pair…one in each ear. Men, wear no earrings at all. If you must, keep it to a single, tiny earring.

After a successful sales day, I decided to call on my last account late in the day rather than first thing in the morning. I had that option. I walked in, sat down, and felt confident after having booked $100,000 worth of business. I also felt “sparkling” that afternoon. After talking with the purchasing manager, I went on to the engineering department where I presented a new product that we had just manufactured. Everyone was interested…maybe a bit too interested. I noticed a few smirks, but figured my buoyant mood was contagious. The engineers wanted samples of the new product for a prototype and the purchasing manager wanted me back in a couple of days…a sure sign of a sale.

When I got into my car, I inadvertently checked the rear view mirror. I was horrified! There were three poppy seeds stuck between my front teeth…little black specs that appeared to dance in the sunlight. How embarrassing! Those smirks I detected earlier were suppressed laughter. Moral of story: No more poppy seed rolls with lunch. Check your rear view mirror before entering an account, not after.

While negotiating the world of business, think conservative. Check for food stains; no long red nails, forget the multiple earrings, and be sure to check for poppy seeds between your teeth.

Copyright © 2005 By Pamela Beers. All rights reserved.

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Pamela Beers was a manufacturers rep for 15 years. She has accumulated humerous material from her experiences traveling the roads of upstate New York, calling on various accounts in her territory.

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Kentucky Trying to Force Its Ways on the US

November 18th, 2008

Many of you reading this may have heard by now the news of a U.S. judge in the state of Kentucky trying to force the forfeiture of domain names of 141 online poker sites. Though non of the sites are based in Kentucky, they presumably could have customers that live in Kentucky, and since gambling is illegal in that state, the idiot judge believes this means the state can shut down these poker sites.

Not only is this an affront to online poker players everywhere, but it is based on the premise that Web sites should be familiar with the local laws in every municipality in the world, and tailor their sites according to them. This is preposterous.

In lieu of this, Sherman Bradley of the Online Casino Advisory has called for a boycott of all things Kentucky, especially Kentucky gambling.

Bradley appealed to not only gamblers, but citizens concerned about Internet censorship and the horrendous legal precedent being set in Kentucky. As the judge’s moves were made to protect horse racing and attack an industry the state has chosen not to tax, Bradley argues that the best response by the thousands of upset individuals is a boycott, hitting Kentucky in the revenue department.

Bradley especially demanded boycotts of Churchill Downs, which hosts live racing from October 26th until November 29th, TwinSpires.com, which is an online gambling site owned by Churchill Downs, and the Kentucky lottery.

I for one wholeheartedly concur and agree with this boycott.

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Get Hold of Everything you May Possibly Require for your Kitchen at John Lewis

November 18th, 2008

Whether you’ve only just moved into your new house & require a whole new range of home appliances & fittings; or you just need a new kettle - John Lewis will assist you. It is universally accepted that the kitchen is the centre of every house, so it is essential to own the right appliances after all, the incorrect microwave can make a huge difference

Obviously some acquisitions are considerably more fundamental than others; thus you may well permit additional time considering which freezer or fridge you want to buy rather than mulling over your next blender. Nonetheless, even the smallest of items can drastically improve the look and feel of any kind of kitchen. Furthermore, buying numerous items from 1 retail store gives you the ability to give your kitchen a fresher feel by organising the style of your purchases. Looking at the John Lewis site you might also get ideas for kitchen products you may not have thought off until now - food processors for illustration.

But it’s not simply the ‘look’ of the appliances that you have to dwell on but additionally its functionality; e.g. what exact size of toaster are you requiring? How many facilities should there be on your freezer? Do you wish for a gas or an electric hob? For added info and guidance on selecting the best kitchen appliances take a look at John Lewis’s buyers’ guides, which can be read on their online store. John Lewis has a large collection of cooker hoods for you to choose from.

Buying from the John Lewis site could not be any easier or more handy. Not only will you get free postal delivery on each & every order; you can also upgrade to next day delivery should you ever need that steam iron in a hurry; and also free returns should you be displeased by the merchandise. John Lewis also at the present offers two day express delivery on an assortment of appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers and cookers. Hence, you can purchase from John Lewis’s website with assurance.

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JazzFest In New Orleans Kicks Off Without Jazz

November 18th, 2008

The Jazzfest in New Orleans, intended to revive the sodden spirits of the land of legendary jazz greats, went off, oddly enough, with comparatively little jazz. There was, in conspicuous unlikelihood, Bruce Springsteen, who did manage a soulful rendition of When the Saints Go Marching In. Also on hand was the legendary jazz performer Elvis Costello.

While all the misplaced rockers do come as a wakeup call to the people who expect the Jazzfest to feature jazz, the sad truth is that jazz hasn’t been the leading act in New Orleans, or anywhere else in the lower 48, since Bill Haley and the Comets strolled around Preservation Hall, thumping out Rock Around the Clock, ratcheting up that old backbeat rhythm in the first verifiable intrusion of rock and roll into the sensibilities of the former comparatively civilized ears of now extensively deaf humanity.

Of course, there were some performers with a tad of credibility toward the appellation of jazz artist, such as verifiable regulars Dr. John and Allan Toussaint.

It’s time deal with the indisputable encumbrance that we’re living in an age when the big music stars are not, despite their passing pretensions, exponents of the jazz mode, except perhaps in the persona of the skillful New Yorker trumpeter, Wynton Marsalis. The giants of jazz, from raspy voiced trumpeter Louis Armstrong to smoothly elegant pianist Bill Evans, have long been sleeping in the arms of time.

The truth of music in New Orleans has for many years been in the sound of music one hears when he or she strolls through the fabled French Quarter. They have been, not the lilting lines of jazz, but the raucous thumps of rock.

Since popular music is unlikely to return to those golden days of yore, it seems that the least irritating way to return consonance to the Jazzfest is simply to rename it the Musicfest.

Then, while our ears might be just as troubled, at least our minds could ease off the incongruity that persists in troubling them.

Tom Attea, creator of NewsLaugh.com, has had six shows produced Off-Broadway and has written comedy for TV. Critics have called his writing “”delightfully funny” and “witty” with “good, genuine laughs.”

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Man Conquers Forms; Oh the Day When? Lance Rants

November 17th, 2008

Have you noticed that you are surrounded by forms everywhere you go; you are always signing your name to some piece of paper, but why; why all the forms everywhere? Who does this serve or is it a secret conspiracy to get you to submit to their bull crap rules, which some moron along the way made up.

Forms are the easiest way to kill an idea, lose a customer or piss someone off. Often due to all the lawsuits and lawyers we make forms so we can trace steps of who did what, so we can find someone along the way to place blame or hang on the ladder climbing human game of corporate primate politics. Indeed it seems all a big joke like that stupid reality TV Series of Donald Trumps; “You”re Fired!” Good you SOB, I wouldn’t work for you if you paid me, I bet you have a Toupe for your butt too?

When some one hands you a form it is indeed the ultimate insult; “a four letter” word in fact F-O-R-M. They are basically saying you are nothing more than a number, insignificant in every regard and we have reduced your usefulness to this linear two-dimensional piece of paper? What happens when man conquers form? What happens when we over come all that?

Well in one year I have not filled out one gosh darn form. I just think it is great. I have for one year so far conquered the form. “Hi My Name is Lance, I am a Form-aholic and it has been one-year with no forms for me!” Massive applause hits the room and everyone is in awe and shocked. I finally did it, I have finally made it, I have conquered the Form.

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Whats your Goal in Life?

November 15th, 2008

“Whats your goal in life?”, the interviewer asked in my HR interview during our campus placement. I was foxed, clueless.I wanted to protest by saying that this is an out of syllabus question, but alas! that wasn’t my engineering exam, that was HR interview, the Dinner with the Devil.

“I don’t know”, I replied honestly. I was scared with the thought that he will now show me the door.

He looked at me disdainfully and uttered, “When you decide to go for a vacation , first you decide the destination and buy tickets.How will you celebrate the vacation if you don’t know the destination, your goal? If this is true for ordinary vacation then in game of life where stakes are high shouldn’t you set goal for your life? Or do you wander aimlessly for your complete life?”(He mugged this from some motivational book, I came to know later)

I was answerless, No one, neither my parents nor my ‘learned’ teachers had ever told that there should be goal for life. Still I somehow answered shylessly, “Well, I am living this life for the first time and I don’t have any past ‘life’ experience to set any lifetime goal for my this life?”

He was furious but more surprised at my audacity, still he answered, “Young man, you should think now that why do you exist?What you are going to do in your life? How do you want to be remembered when you leave this earth?”

I really didn’t understand the need of such long term thinking, I have never thought of my life beyond one semester(as most of Engineering students do). But still I thought this wise man might be right and I laughed at my ignorance.

To complete the remaining formality he asked the last question, “Do you want to ask anything about me or our company?”

I took this opportunity to turn the tables and asked shylessly “What is YOUR goal in life?”

He threw an brilliant answer at me, “I want to be HR head of of a leading MNC and eventually become CEO of the company. Also after my retirement I want to form an NGO and give the society back what I received from it, to work for poor and underprivileged. And when I leave this world I want to be known as a true person who lived his life fullest.”

What an answer!! But I thought was it well prepared and mugged up answer or did he really meant it. He concluded the interview and as expected I was shown the door.

After that I am still searching the elusive answer, should we leave life by facing day as it comes or have a lifetime goal and pursue it relentlessly.

I expect thoughts of all of you. Please help me to find the real answer. Please help The ignorant, the curious child….

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A Simple Person trying to understand this complex world.
Blogs at - http://theignorant.blogspot.com

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I see this world with eyes of a curious child, In my mind questions gallore, All why’s and how’s I want to explore , My Blog is about my endless curiosity, The way I see the world, I am not an expert, neither wise nor gifted, I am The Ignorant, a curious child.

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Get Everything you May Possibly Require for your Kitchen Online at John Lewis

November 15th, 2008

Whether you’ve just moved into your new place & require a whole range of home appliances & fittings; or you just need a new kettle - John Lewis can be of assistance. It is typically recognised that the kitchen is the core of any house, so it’s key to own the right home appliances after all, in the view of the fact that the incorrect blender can make a significant difference.

Clearly some acquisitions are very much more vital than others; therefore you may spend more time thinking about which grill or fridge you want to purchase rather than pondering over your next kettle. Nevertheless, even the smallest of products can considerably improve the look & feel of the kitchen. Besides, ordering lots of products from one store presents you the chance to give your kitchen a more up-to-date look & feel by synchronising the style of your purchases. Glancing at the John Lewis website you might also see other ideas for kitchen goods you may not have contemplated previously - coffee machines for instance. Are you looking to buy a Bosh dishwasher? Well check out the John Lewis website for great savings!

But it is not just purely the ‘look’ of the electrical appliances you must chew over but also the requirement; e.g. what size toaster do you require? How many settings ought there be on your washing machine? Do you desire a gas or electric stove? For more information & advice on procuring the best kitchen appliances then take a look at John Lewis’s buyers’ articles, which can be read on their online shop.

Buying from the John Lewis internet store could not be any easier or more helpful. Not only will you receive free standard delivery on each and every order; you may also choose next day delivery should you demand that coffee machine in an emergency; and also free returns if you are upset with the item. John Lewis also at the present gives two day express delivery on a select quantity of domestic appliances for example washing machines, dishwashers and cookers. As a result, you can defiantly purchase from John Lewis’s website with complete faith.

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Caring For American Indian Jewelry

November 12th, 2008

American Indian jewelry is one of the most popular styles of jewelry sold throughout the United States. In fact, American Indian jewelry is so popular that men and women all around the world purchase it. Despite the fact that a large number of individuals purchase American Indian jewelry, most individuals do not know how to properly care for their prized possessions.

When it comes to cleaning and caring for American Indian jewelry, it is important to remember that are a wide variety of different jewelry pieces. Jewelry can come in the form of necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, and more. While each piece of jewelry may be unique, they are often cleaned and cared for the same way.

The most important way to care for American Indian jewelry is to keep jewelry pieces clean. There are many individuals who do not care for their jewelry as much as they should. This is often because many feel that it is easy to clean their jewelry if needed. It is true that you can clean all pieces of American Indian jewelry, in one way or another, but constant cleaning may cause damage to a unique item.

To prevent normal wear caused by excess amounts of cleaning, American Indian jewelry owners are encouraged to take precautions to ensure the appearance and value of their jewelry stays the same. The easiest way to do this is to not wear jewelry pieces when doing a number of tasks or activities. These tasks and activities include, but are not limited to, doing dishes, taking a bath, swimming, or housework. Water combined with multiple chemicals could severely damage a fine piece of American Indian jewelry.

Preventative care can also include keeping American Indian jewelry stored in a cool, dry location. Instead of leaving a piece of jewelry out on a dresser or a kitchen counter, jewelry owners are encouraged to at least keep it in a jewelry box. If American Indian jewelry is being stored along side other jewelry pieces, it may be a good idea to place it inside a cloth. A wide number of jewelry stores and traditional retail stores sell small cloth jewelry bags. These bags can be effective at protecting a treasured piece of jewelry.

When cleaning American Indian jewelry, it is important that certain chemicals not be used. Chlorine, salt, and other household cleaning products can severely damage American Indian jewelry. If not properly cleaned, a piece of jewelry could experience discoloration or lose settings. Most American Indian jewelry suppliers and sellers recommend cleaning their jewelry with water and a small amount of soap.

Many individuals make a large mistake when it comes to cleaning their American Indian jewelry. That mistake is using commercial jewelry cleaning products. These commercial products are sold in a wide variety of retail locations. A large number of these jewelry cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to American Indian jewelry. It is important to note that not all jewelry products are harmful to American Indian jewelry, but a large number are. When in doubt, it is advised that an American Indian manufacturer or jeweler be contacted.

Owning a piece of American Indian jewelry is a treasure in itself. If properly cared for and cleaned, a piece of American Indian jewelry can become a family heirloom that can be passed down from generation to generation. In this day and age, family heirlooms are few and far between, making them even more important then ever.

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