Canon Powershot G9 Review

July 30, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Trying to sell pictures online or make great pictures with the touch of a Pro? See how I accomplished this with the Canon PowerShot G9!

If a picture is worth a thousand words let the compact Canon Power Shot G9 speak for you!

When I first visited the camera section of my favorite electronic’s store I felt quite overwhelmed by the quantity and variety of cameras offered. My main purpose was to obtain high quality pictures to post over the many websites that sell stock photo, so I really knew what I was looking for: a good camera that produced decent stock pictures for a reasonable price.

In order to grab my attention my selected camera had to somehow beat the crowd. I had really heard good things about the G9 PowerShot because I frequent a photography forum and was aware of the fact that many professional photographers where eagerly anticipating it’s arrival on the market.

I must say that I am not a fan of large, bulky cameras so at a first visual approach the PowerShot G9 was of a nice compact size. When holding it in my hand the grip felt firm and the camera felt sturdy. However, it didn’t fit well in my shirt’s pocket and it only came with a neck strap while I am particularly fond of hand straps. From an esthetical point of view, this camera was visually appealing and somehow brought my memories back to some older camera styles seen in the past.

Now to the main facts. The Canon PowerShot G9 offered 12.1 resolution megapixels and a 6X zoom. The LCD screen looked wonderful being 3.0 inch large. The RAW file format is great to produce better higher quality digital pictures when compared to JPEG. With an ISO of 400, the camera promised a good outlook on pictures taken in low lit areas, however, I heard from friends that when enlarged pictures may appear a bit too grainy for my taste.

The best feature, at least for me since I am still at an amatorial level, was the fact that the camera took care of the focus, exposure and flash by its self. The camera also offered Optical Image Stabilization which in short means hopefully no more blurry, unstable pictures. This is great for those quick shots where you do not have that much time to concentrate on picture quality.

Canon PowerShot is not all about pictures, it actually can shoot high resolution movies as well and for up to an hour! While this is a plus, I would consider a big minus the fact that the 32 MB memory card included was very likely able to hold barely 5 pictures, creating the need to by a larger one.

When I actually got to try the camera I was amazed by the number of special scene modes it had. My current camera had about 7 while Canon PowerShot offered about 23! Some of them that I found particularly appealing were: Foliage, Kids and Pets, Underwater (yes, the camera is water proof!) Aquarium, and Beach. I did however, miss the sunset feature as sunsets are really one of my big favorites things to shoot. In exchange, I liked the color swap option which allows to select a color and have it replaced by another one of your choice for some real cool special effects.

The advanced face detection mode was interesting and a completely new feature for me. It is supposed to keep on focus multiple faces with the opportunity to focus primarily on one. This is great for those bithday parties and weddings.

With so many buttons and features I must admit I found the camera pretty self explanatory to use, saving me time from peeking at the manual every moment.

Since I own this camera now, my pictures seem to have upgraded from an amatorial level to a professional one.
My family and friends are astonished about my work but I realize that the I cannot take fully credit, it is mostly thanks to the wonder of nature and the advance of technology.

For less than $500 the Canon Powershot G9 12 Megapixel Digital Camera is a great buy. I have to admit that the camera was about 100 dollars more than what I really was expecting to spend, however, I see this as a long term investment since many of my stock photos shot with this camera were finally actually bought!

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Author is a novice photographer and member of Canon-vs-Nikon.com who enjoys doing digital camera reviews and digital photography tips.

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Show Your Love through Personalized Christmas Cards

July 29, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Christmas offers the perfect occasion to be with your friends and family, exchange gifts & cards and party in the spirit of the occasion. It is the time for the extended family members to come together and celebrate the occasion. Christmas presents the perfect opportunity to establish long term friendship between young members of the family.

Often due to several obligations and commitments, family members and friends are unable to meet for a long time. A lovely way to involve these friends and family members in the Christmas celebration is to send them personalized Christmas cards. Sending them these personalized cards would show your love and make them feel closer to the family.

Spread cheer and joy by sending personalized photo Christmas cards. You can use some old photograph that features everyone from the family or make be get a new photograph clicked with family members holding banners of “Miss You” and “Merry Christmas”. You may even use some candid family photographs showing members in compromising or humorous situations. Include a note from every family member in the personalized photo Christmas card. It is sure to bring a smile to the face of the recipients. The personalized Christmas cards are greatly received and cherished by the recipients for many years. It is not something that would be cast aside and forgotten once Christmas is over. There are several websites and firms that offer printed personalized Christmas cards. You can always create a personalized photo Christmas card right on your computer. Handcrafted Christmas cards are amazingly fast and fun to make and allow for great decorations.

The personalized Christmas cards are a wonderful way of rekindling old relationship and reminding the world of your continuing existence. Friends and family would always remember and appreciate the pain you took and make you feel special and closer to your family.

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Get a New Car Loan

July 27, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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A car loan is simply a way for you to go about paying for the car that you are looking to purchase. You are going to take out a car loan from a financial lending company and bring it to the car dealership with you. The reason for going about doing this is because the moment that you bring your own New Car Finance to a car dealership you are then considered what is known as any cash buyer in that you can buy the car pretty much out right from them just as if you are paying for it in cash in the first place. You can then you should car finance in order to either buy the car that you want from them or you can also use it to lease a car through them.

When you go about getting yourself a great deal on the type of used cars that is going to last you for a long period of time you might end up thinking that it’s something that is based upon a roll of the dice or something to that extent. The reality is however that it really depends on each exact amount of time and research that you are willing to put in to in order to empower yourself with the knowledge that is required in order to get the best possible deal on a New Car Loan that you can get for yourself. The bad credit used car loan that you will end up getting for yourself really is going to end up helping you get a very easy to manage and budget priced because the monthly payments are going to be fairly lower than at what you would normally expect from a car dealership as well as the interest rates on it should also be considerably lower than what you would get from used car dealerships. The reason you and make sure that you do this actually correctly is because you not want to end up having to get locked in to why it is known as an upside down car loan. This is aware you end up having your New Car Loan being worth more than what the price on a used car but you are trying to purchase or are purchasing it is. You should not be afraid about this though because there are a few different things you can do that can guide you in finding yourself the best financial deal on a bad credit used car loan.

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How to Buy a Gift for Your Girlfriend

July 26, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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For many men this can be a daunting task. You know your girl pretty well. Think about the type of things she likes. Do not think about what she needs as this can often lead to trouble if you are thinking blender or toaster. Most girls like romantic gifts like jewelry, perfumes, bath and body products, and even clothes if you know her style.

The first thing to do is to think about her, what comes to mind? Let this lead you to the perfect gift. Knowing her makes all of the difference. Some girls like things less romantic like an MP3 player, a video game system, or a cool cell phone. You should know this about her.

Clothes are a safe bet if you know how to match her sense of style. If you do not, stay away from this gift idea. Purses are popular with girls of all ages, pick something similar to what she has, but with subtle differences, and keep it color neutral, black or tan are usually the best bets.

When you look at jewelry keep in mind the type of relationship you have. Rings are for engagements or friendship if she is just a friend. So unless you want to get engaged stay away from rings and focus on a bracelet, necklace, or pair of earrings. Charm bracelets and bangle bracelets are popular. A watch is also a good gift. Necklaces with a small pendant or a nice chain design are very nice gifts. Earrings are nice, but be sure you see what type she likes such as, hoops, small or large, dangles, or studs.

Perfume can be tricky unless you know what she likes. Bath sets are a great gift because most women like to pamper themselves with a long bath. You can even get a set in her favorite fragrance. This is a way to let her relax.

Digital cameras are popular gifts these days as well. If your girl likes to take photos buy her an updated digital camera. This will be a gift that lasts and that she will use and get joy from. Mini laptops are popular and affordable. If your girlfriend is a student or just likes to surf the net this may be a great gift for her. They are powerful, small enough to fit in a purse, and very useful.

Is there a concert coming to town of a band that she loves? This is a great gift that you can both enjoy and remember. You can do dinner before you go to the concert. Make it a special night and treat her like a princess. It is all part of the package.

These are all gift ideas that are usually welcomed gifts. You know your girl, so you can pick what she likes. It could be NASCAR tickets, a puppy or kitten, or candles and a romantic dinner. The though you put into the gift should be apparent. This will not go unnoticed by your girl.About the Author:

Jasmine Arboleda is a gift consultant and webmaster. Please visit http://jasminezone.com for more ideas about how to buy a gift for your girlfriend

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Christmas Shoes

July 26, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Every Christmas,many people the world over celebrate this carnival with an oft remembered funny Christmas song. Though unheard of and not very popular, Christmas Shoe Song Lyrics can actually be made to sound touchy and emotional if the right kinds of phrases are made to fall in place. Many a times, famous bands and singers have used this feature of Christmas Shoe Song Lyrics to their advantage. Many a Christmas Shoe Song Lyrics reflect happy and merry times. Originality is preferred while writing these kinds of songs. The few poems and stories that have been written by famous authors can serve as examples for ones intent on composing their own Christmas Shoe Song Lyrics.

Despite a song turned into a story about personal struggles, Christmas Shoes is still related as an event in many families. The song has been termed one of the most depressing songs every recorded, in spite of the human character bonding bred by the tale. It does however, relate to many people’s wish of having Christmas Shoes to look their best for the holiday. Aside from the song, book and subsequent movie, it is not unusual for persons to receive footwear for the holidays. If not as a gift then for wearing to religious services or other gathering where appearance may be considered important. Additionally, having new Christmas Shoes reduces the potential for getting cold feet from the cold during the usually cold weather in the month of December. The type of Christmas Shoes some will look for will depend on their taste, their climate and budget, but for many younger people a pair of designer sneakers will do just fine.

In the song a young boy struggled to buy his buying mother a pair of new Christmas Shoes, believing she was on the verge of death. How he went about finding the money to buy them was meant to show the spirit of Christmas giving as he unselfishly gave up anything for himself so he could afford to buy Christmas Shoes for his ailing mother. During the holiday season there are many stories about the good things people do to help others. Unfortunately, many of these stories are overshadowed by other stories of a few being self-centered and greedy to please only themselves. Even some of the requests for expensive Christmas Shoes as presents, knowing the family has no money for such extravagant purchases, can put a damper on the fires of Christmas kindness.

However, there are folks who will decorate their footwear for the holiday by painting them with trees, color balls and religious symbols to demonstrate their love of the holiday season. It is these kinds of Christmas Shoes that help people remember what the holiday is supposed to celebrate. When a stranger sees someone wearing a pair of painted or decorated Christmas Shoes they can be reminded of the time of year. When people are in a shoe store looking for new shoes to compliment their holiday apparel, it may be good to remember how some folks struggle to make ends meet and would like nothing more than a functional pair of Christmas Shoes for a loved one.

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6 Golf Ball Distance Myths You Should Know

July 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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Are you a distance freak? In fact, we all are! Seeking maximum golf ball distance have always been on many golfer’s mind when they play golf. We all seek better golf clubs, equipments, golf balls and improved golf swings in various attempts to break our distance barrier.

As the game goes by, we get misconceptions here and there based on other’s belief and thinking. However, it is important to know what is the real truth behind them or we will be stuck in that same old thinking that is not improving your game at all.

1. The average golf ball distance delivered by Tour players keeps getting longer and longer.

Not really. In fact, driving distance have increased but at a very small margin. The past average was only increased by a mere one to 287.3 yards and though technology have increased player’s distance, those on tour are almost reaching a stagnated state. Technology have helped recreational golf ball players get better distance with still the same player profile as before but there is always a limit till what you can do.

2. Long hitters generally get lower scores than shorter hitters.

Not true at all. Some may, some may not. In fact, the longest hitters on tour are not on the top 50 of the money list rankings and score rankings. Ultimately, you need a good blend of skill, distance, fitness, mental condition for you to be at the top. It is not easy at all. Does it mean shorter distance hitters have a chance? Yes, it is definitely a high chance.

3. You need golf swing to help to increase your golf ball distance.

Not really. Swing lessons and fitness lessons do help you increase your golf ball distance. But there is a limit at how much they can do. While Tiger can play and golf ball and bring the best out of them, he still needs the best custom made golf ball to pull the best performance out of his golf ball distance.

4. To get longer golf ball distance, you need to get longer clubs.

Not true at all. In theory, longer shafts equates to longer distance. But the heavy club heads have caused it harder for you to control and maintain a sweet spot hit. In fact, at times shorter club heads will allow you to hit the sweet spot more consistently and get the most distance out of your golf balls.

5. Getting greater golf ball distance needs higher swing speeds.

You can try that again. Time and time again, the equation have always been the correct golf ball for the correct swing speed. Even if you used the “best” golf ball, you might not be guaranteed that it is suited for your swing speed to get greater golf ball distance.

6. A higher golf ball velocity provides greater golf ball distance.

In theory yes, but golf ball distance is now a function of many other variables. If you add on a top spin onto a golf ball, you might hardly get any distance at all. You still need a correct initial angle of launch, correct loft of golf club, correct type of golf ball and correct amount of spin imparted to the golf ball.

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The author is a golfer, designer/engineer and reviewer in the world of golf. Get a feel of learning what you need to know about golf balls at his website. Learn how to choose golf balls that bring the best out of your golf game from him.

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You Know Nothing About the Nintendo Wii Fit Board Game

July 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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There are a number of different common video game genres out there, including adventure games, action games, racing games and role playing games. Lately, a new type of video game has been gaining significant popularity: The activity video game. The Nintendo Wii Fit video game, made for the wii consoles, is not the first video game to introduce physical activity as the main focus for completing the game, though it is the first Nintendo wii console video game to promote aerobic and callisthenic exercise. The Wii console is a Nintendo gaming console that has gained popularity because it allows plays to incorporate their entire bodies into much of the game play. Rather than hold a stationary controller with a small handful of buttons, Wii gaming controllers require waving, twisting, turning, slashing and a variety of other motions in order for many of the Wii games to be played.

While the primary goal for the Wii Fit gaming bundle is family enjoyment, it also allows for players of all ages to pay more attention to their health and fitness in a way that is upbeat and non threatening. Rather than focus negatively on one’s health and wellness, children and adults are using games like the Wii Fit to address their health in a positive way, literally playing the pounds away.

The Wii Fit is a truly interactive game that works along with a “balance board”, a completely new controller that was developed especially for the Wii. This controller sits flat on the floor, and the player stands atop it. The player is able to input personal information regarding height, weight, age and other details, and the Wii Fit game will appraise their general health and suggest a fitness program. The Wii Fit, then, is more than a simple game, but also works as an effective exercise regimen, suggesting fun and family friendly exercise programs that anyone can participate in, no matter how young or old.

The Wii Fit game provides a number of excellent benefits, making it a worthwhile acquisition not only for children and adults who are looking to lose a little bit of weight, but also anyone who is interested in leading a more active lifestyle. Combining aerobic exercise with callisthenic exercise, yoga and many other forms of exercise, the Wii Fit provides a well balanced workout program without taking the fun out of the game. This is an excellent family friendly game for anyone who is serious about their health, or who enjoys being active when playing video games.

The Wii consoles is an excellent new gaming console that is available for purchase with a myriad of different family friendly games. Among the most popular Wii console games are Guitar Hero and Rock Band, simulator games that allow players to play controllers that work like musical instruments. Dance Dance Revolution is another popular Wii game that allows players to dance on a marked pad along with a variety of different popular songs from a myriad of fun genres. The Nintendo Wii Fit consoles is just one of the newest Wii games to hit the market, enticing families to come together and get involved in the gaming experience together.

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Buying Toys Online

July 24, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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If you are planning to buy toys for your kids, then why not do it the online way? Yes, you can buy toys online. There are a lot of online stores that sells toys online. Some even delivers the toys the same day to your door steps!! Isn’t that a great service? But finding a good toy store is a tough thing to do. Anyways, we are here to assist you in buying toys online from best toy stores online.

Before you think about buying toys online, you should first of all know the advantages of buying toys online. Here are some of the advantages of buying toys online :-
—-> Ordering Toys online is faster than going to a store and picking toys yourself!
—-> You’ll be getting toys online for a fraction of the price that you’d spending in local retail stores!
—-> Delivery to your door steps the same working day!

These are some of the advantages of buying toys from online toy stores. But things won’t be as fruitful as you we mentioned above. What we mentioned above is the case with reputed online toys stores! Online toy stores which have been doing business for a lone time would be able to provide you the best toys for the lowest prices in the world. Not just that, a reputed online toy store might even deliver the toys that you have ordered the same working day.

Are you thinking about payment process? It’s pretty easy. You’ll be able to pay for the toys through paypal as well. This way you are not risking your credit card details. It won’t take more than 5 minutes to select the toys of your choice and place the order. As we have mentioned above, paying for toys that you purchased online is that easy. Transactions take place online instantly. You’ll be getting a response from the toy store within minutes or hours!

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The Perfect Anklet

July 23, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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At SWCreations.net you will find more than 200 hundred anklets in every ankle size and style. If your style is sleek and sexy, casual and stylish, sparkly and glitzy we have an anklet for you. Our anklets are adjustable so you can get the one that fits your ankle perfectly.

Take a look at our fun beach/pool anklets in creative color schemes to match your bathing suit. Durable sassy anklets made with brass snap swivels, seed beads, and Swarovski Austrian Crystals. Can be custom ordered in other color combinations. Try wearing two anklets together for a unique look.

We also offer anklets for the Bride and Bridesmaid. Customize a crystal and pearl anklet to wear with your wedding dress. Are you looking for something blue? Take a look at our Something Blue Wedding Sapphire Anklets. Create the perfect anklet to match the bridal party’s dresses and something they can wear for years to come.

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Valentine’s Day – the Full Circle of Traditions

July 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
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The history and importance of Valentine’s Day will become more than evident this February 14th, with widespread gestures of affection, hope and love. With so much pessimism and bad news in the world today, Valentine’s Day is a welcome opportunity to bring optimism, hope and love to the forefront of our minds. But with so much commercialism attached to many religious festivals and national days of importance, it is easy to overlook the history, meaning and importance of Valentine’s Day. How did this day originate, and why are Roman images of Cupid associated strongly with a Christian Saint, at a time of importance to Pagan traditions?

Of the many millions who will be celebrating, or taking the opportunity to make tentative moves, or even propose this February 14th, there is no doubt that many faiths will be represented, and many who have no particular faith at all. Perhaps because the concept of love is at the heart of this occasion, there is barely a soul on earth who cannot appreciate its relevance. But beyond the commercialism, the expensive cards, the hand-tied bouquets and the luxury boxes of chocolates, Valentine’s has a mixed and fascinating history, and even the truth about who Valentine really was is shrouded in much speculation and myth.

The origins of this day lie in pagan times, although Valentine’s Day has seen a remarkable transition from pagan tradition to religious festival, and from religious festival to a day of national celebration – some might argue, of commercial celebration. For most of us, wherever we live in the world, and whatever our beliefs, February 14th has a long standing reputation for being a day of romance and of love. In some cases this is seen as being the love of one person for another in a romantic way, but elsewhere Valentine’s Day is seen more as an opportunity to make small gestures towards friends.

February 14th used to be a Roman custom, very much within the pagan tradition. It was the Eve of Lupercalia, and was primarily a festival of fertility. The tradition in Rome was to hold what was effectively a lottery, where boys and girls were paired off with each other at random. Many of these pairings evolved into firm friendships and even marriages. Throughout the following days of the feast other pagan traditions of a less romantic bent would be carried out, including ritual sacrifices, bathing in blood, and whipping in the streets.

Needless to say, when the Catholic Church stepped in, many of these traditions were stopped, and although the love lottery survived, boys were paired with saints rather than girls, and this is when Saint Valentine became synonymous with the date.

It isn’t easy to be clear who exactly Valentine was, since there are eleven different Saint Valentines recorded by the Catholic Church. However, three in particular stand out, two of which are thought to be the most likely contenders. The first of these St Valentines was a Christian Priest who was executed on February 14th in 269 AD. The emperor of Rome at the time, Claudius II had passed a law banning marriage, because a significant number of men were getting married as a way to avoid the obligation which they would otherwise face of joining the army. St Valentine carried out many secret marriages however, and during the time when he was waiting to be executed, many romantic couples sent him letters in support of love over war. It was in 496 AD that Pope Gelasius decreed that February 14th should be set as a day to honour him – neatly converting the pagan traditions into a Catholic celebration.

The other possible St Valentine was also a priest who was imprisoned for helping Christians. Whilst imprisoned he fell in love with the daughter of his jailer, with his many secret notes and letters being signed ‘from your Valentine’. He was eventually beheaded.

But how did this religious celebration become so associated with romantic love, and far less associated with religion, or Saint Valentine himself? The most likely moment when romance became associated is in 1381 when Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a poem in honour of the engagement between Richard II of England and Anne of Bohemia. This poem, entitled ‘The Parliament of Fowls’ is the first known case of linking engagement, the mating season and Saint Valentine’s together, and may well have caused the increased importance and romantic connotations we see today.

Roughly a billion Valentines cards are sent each year – the vast majority of these being sent by women. The first known Valentine card was sent about 35 years after Chaucer wrote his poem. This card was sent by the Duke of Orleans to his wife during his imprisonment at the Tower of London in 1415. Another 80 years later King Henry VIII declared February 14th to be St Valentine’s Day by Royal Charter.

However, today the only religious associations still upheld are the original pagan ones, with modern day Wicca still enjoying the opportunity to celebrate love and fertility, although with rather less blood and whipping than in Roman times! The Feast of Lupercalia is still celebrated by many modern followers of Wicca, and although the sending of Valentine’s cards may not be a traditional pagan tradition, many followers of various branches of modern Wicca do send gifts, cards or tokens of affection. However, it is viewed very much as being of greater value if sent anonymously, as with charitable donations.

The Catholic church decided to remove Valentine’s Day from its liturgical calendar in 1969, since when it has no longer been recognised as a religious celebration at all – the occasion has come full circle it seems, though not without a generous helping of fascinating traditions and associations – not to mention much commercialism too.

Many of the traditions we associate with February 14th may well be pagan in origin, but there is much variety nationally, and even regionally. For example, in some parts of Europe, such as the United Kingdom and Italy, the tradition is for women to get up early, before sunrise, and watch through the window. The belief, or at least the tradition, is that the first man they see will be the man they will marry within the year. In some regions this idea has been watered down slightly, possibly due to the limit in the number of available milkmen and postmen, with the belief that the first man seen through the window will look similar to the man they will marry.

Elsewhere in Europe, such as in Denmark, snowdrops are pressed and sent to close friends. Another tradition is to send a Valentine’s Day card, but to replace the letters of the sender’s name with dots – one dot per letter of the name. Should the recipient correctly guess who the sender is from this clue, then the sender should reward their Valentine with an egg at Easter.

Surprisingly, Valentine’s Day is now widely celebrated in many parts of Asia, such as Singapore, China and South Korea. This has largely been achieved not through religious tradition, but through marketing and commercialisation, and it is of little surprise that Asians tend to spend far more on average when it comes to Valentine’s gifts than anywhere else.

Japan has developed yet another variation on the theme of Valentine’s Day, with women being expected to give chocolates to all of the men they work with. The favour is then returned a month later with another variation of Valentine’s Day being celebrated on March 14th, though this time it is the turn of the men to give chocolate to all of the women who gave them chocolate the previous month. More recently chocolate has been replaced with other less unhealthy alternatives, such as jewellery and even lingerie.

Another month later, on April 14th, a third variation is to be witnessed in South Korea, where a similar tradition to Japan has taken place in February and March, but in April anyone was unlucky enough not to receive anything in either February or March goes to a restaurant to eat Chinese black noodles, as a way of mourning their single status! South Korea is perhaps where the concept of Valentines has been embraced most widely, with the 14th of every month of the year having some love related significance.

So from pagan feast, to a religious celebration of a Christian martyr, to an international day when love and friendship are celebrated in style, Valentine’s Day reminds us that spring is just around the corner, good things are starting to happen, the world is becoming a warmer place, and romantic ideas blossom as optimistically as the cherry trees under which misty eyed lovers ponder their fortunes. Love may not make the world go round, but it at least makes the journey more worthwhile.

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John Culbertson is a Mason and Rosicrucian. A new age teacher, speaker and lecturer, he teaches/speaks on psychic development (a six-month course), psychic protection, numerology, astrology, angels, tarot and almost anything else relative to the new age field.

He is available for private psychic channeled, reiki, and spiritual coaching sessions through his web site Mystic John Culbertson

He owns the new age store Starchild: www.starchildbooks.com

He also enjoys ghost writing.

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