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This is how beauty can grow. In 1982, Peace Activist Anne Herbert had a thought. She was in a restaurant and had nothing to write on so she wrote her thought on a napkin - Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.

You can always to turn on the TV or pick up a newspaper and read ugly details of a random act of violence or senseless act of cruelty. Like a bomb on an airplane, a hit and run driver or someone's shop window smashed. Things smashed up, hatred spewed. Maybe Anne had read one of those stories that make your heart sink. Maybe she wanted to put something back, to turn things around. Here is what she started with that napkin according to Wikipedia -

A random act of kindness is a purportedly selfless act performed by a person or persons wishing to either assist or cheer up an individual or in some cases even an animal. There will generally be no reason other than to make people smile, or be happier. Either spontaneous or planned in advance, random acts of kindness are encouraged by various communities.

It's something that you, yes you reading this article today, probably do without even knowing it. Listening when you don't have to. Helping when you are too tired to. Making someone laugh when you don't feel like laughing. Checking in with the girl on the check out to find out how her day is going. Little things that no one will probably know you did or maybe even care. But you do them anyway, because you have beauty inside of you just waiting to get out.

Quiet kindness. A small act of beauty. So how does beauty grow? From that napkin came several movements and a critically acclaimed movie called 'Pay it Forward'. The movie, released in October 2000, charts the ideas and actions of an 11 year old boy whose social studies teacher gives the class an assignment - to devise and put into action a plan that will change the world for the better.

On October 26, 2006 Oprah Winfrey gave her audience a challenge to Pay it Forward, giving 300 audience guests $1,000 USD on a debit card and a camcorder to record the acts of kindness they did. The rules of the challenge were very specific, the money had to be spent within one week and could only be used to help charitable organizations or an individual person but not a relative.

In April 2009 Pay it Forward made its way to Craigslist and YouTube. A simple Craigslist posting said "I can help you with groceries, give you a ride if you need one..."

So from a mustard seed came a mighty tree. So be encouraged, celebrate small beginnings. And thank you. Thank you for all the random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty you have performed over the years. All the times you put more beauty back into the world than someone else had taken out. Thank you.

Planning a wedding reception is a tricky task from the outset, the main task being picking the ideal venue to showcase the perfect San Diego wedding, and then follow the other decisions such as the entertainment, table arrangements and of course, catering. With so many guests to please, a bride-to-be has to be conscious not to lose sight of what is right for her, and with so many options to choose from combined with a multitude of possible dietary requirements, the catering is a potential planning minefield.

One option which is fast becoming the popular choice with brides all over San Diego is a less formal use of food stations, rather than the traditional idea of a seated and set menu. This allows guests more freedom throughout the reception both in the food they select, and also how and with whom they interact. This idea of a 'flow' rather than timed segments means the traditional favorites such as the toasts and the cutting of the cake can still be a main feature without feeling regimented or stale. The table settings and food options are designed to perfectly fit the brides preferences whilst ensuring that everyone at the reception has their needs met in a fresh and memorable way.

The food stations can host a variety of foods which match or contrast with the layout of the room. The plates and cutlery are also distributed at a station meaning the tables can be radically redesigned from what the guests would expect. Going large with bold designs and bright linens creates stunning open spaces in place of the usual catering set-up and add to the uniqueness of the celebration.

Small detail in the planning can compliment the style of a flow reception. Think about having the caterers present to serve already-seated guests or re-fill drinks, or set up a candy bar with a selection of fun and exciting treats for the guests. The beauty of having a relaxed catering style is in the ability to eliminate the parts which seem mandatory but boring. Predetermined seating arrangements can be scrapped, or even embellished to add more fun to the occasion. One couple's radical idea which proved a success was to provide guests with their table names at the beginning of the night and allow them to choose their own seating, meaning groups and, subsequently conversation, formed more organically.

However the planning manifests itself, the bride should feel like she has the freedom to express herself. Think about having a flow reception at your wedding to illustrate your personality and fun side and really wow your friends and family. The Abbey Catering is San Diego's top choice for wedding catering and can help you plan a reception which will be unforgettable and totally unique to you.

What can you give to your dad during father's day to show him that you appreciate all his efforts and love for you? Giving gifts during special occasions is already part of the tradition. Father's day celebration, like all other special occasions, will not commence without gifts and cards. What can you really give to your dad on this special day? I'll tell you the secret in making your dad happy on Father's day.

Giving gifts like necktie, cards, and flowers are the traditional way of making your dad feel special during Father's day. Yes you do make him glad but after how many years of receiving neckties, cards, and flowers, will your gift really make a difference?

Preparing special gifts that your dad didn't expect is the best way to show him how much you really appreciate having a father like him. The amount of time that you allotted in making your gift plus your efforts in perfecting it is enough to make your dad feel special on this special day. Handicrafts will speak for your feelings and your desire to give the best to your dad and to share your time in every step of the way in making the gift.

Giving shirts which turns out to be exactly the same with the shirt that your brother gave to him is just embarrassing so instead of entertaining this possibility you can start making your own personalized items for your dad. You can make personalized cards with your picture in it and a poem of appreciation for raising you and for making you ready to face the world. Your dad will surely be glad and will surely be proud of you.

You can also gather dedications and letter of appreciation from your dad's friends and from your mother and siblings as well. These letters will make your dad remember how special he is to his peers and to his family. You will remind your dad how he became a blessing to all of these people. Your dad will surely treasure these letters and dedications.

Another thing that you can do is to shop for your dad's old time favourites and personalize it. You can buy retro sweets for him and chose the combinations that you think will make him hug you after receiving it. The combinations will then be delivered to him with a special dedication and poem just for him. Your dad will never expect this gift since he is the one who gives you sweets as a gift. You do it for him for a change.

Detox is surely one of the adopted mechanisms to stay healthy. The process of detoxification involves cleaning the body and getting out all the harmful substances associated with it. When your body has too much of harmful substances accumulated inside, it has a negative impact on your health. One of the arguments which is associated with Detox is that it is not a scientific process. But why is Detox or Detoxification really necessary? You need to Detox particularly after a hangover, when too many toxins get collected in your body system.

Since Detox is an important process, you need to know a few Detox Tips, which will keep you healthy. When you have been to a party and you have consumed too much of alcohol, you surely need to Detox. Alcohol consists of lot of toxins and there are too many symptoms which can be associated with its intake. You feel like vomiting the next day and your head spins.

This is one of the basic symptoms, but other complications may arrive as well. This is where Detox or Detoxification becomes important, because the toxins need to be released from your body system. There are various stages of Detox methods which can be applied. It can be applied before, during or just after you have consumed alcohol. One of the good ways to Detox is to take the diet of a milk thistle, before you drink. You can just take 500 gm of milk thistle, before you decide to binge. The thistle will help you to Detox and during the morning hours, two more can be taken as well. The secret behind the success of the milk thistle is that more alcohol can be produced with the help of it.

When you want to apply the Detox process during the course of drinking, a few Detox Tips may just help you. When you are drinking alcohol, you should drink it with water. If during the course of drinking, you vomit at any stage, you should stop then and there. If you continue to drink, it will act as an impediment in the Detox process. You should also avoid any kind of sugary drink, while you take alcohol in your body system.

During the morning, when you are having the hangover, you should drink lots of water as well. You should also include fruits and vegetables in your diet the following morning. A hot bath may also work wonders for you, when you want to Detox. Apart from these useful Detox Tips, you can opt for the Quantum Eating Detox Diet as well. This diet has been used by many celebrities and they have considerably benefited from it.

Clearly a cult band developed from a cult sport is a case of two wrongs making a right because The Zamboni's, a band that performs songs primarily about - you guessed it - hockey, has been enjoying success for a long, long time now.

The band has found its niche as an enjoyable rock/punk/humorous sort of gig. They produce great sounding, catchy tunes that just so happen to be about hockey. In fact, they're probably one of the few bands to ever be reviewed in both Billboard Magazine as well as ESPN Magazine:

"On paper, it sounds like a novelty: an album of songs that celebrate hockey. But in the hands of The Zambonis (a pop-rock quartet named after the ice-grooming machine), the concept is elevated to an art form that won't melt under the heat of critics or music fans. Despite the specificity of the album's theme, The Zambonis rock out like the best power pop units. What's more, they have a sense of humor about themselves...A timely and surprisingly appealing release." -Billboard

"Their new record is as goofy, poppy and puck-obsessed as their previous two...Hockey heads and indie rock fans, you'll love these guys!" -ESPN Magazine

The band is made up of Dave Schneider (guitarist,singer), Jon Aley (guitar, bass), Steve Tanski (guitar, bass), Mat Orefice (drums) Tarquin Katis (hardcore vocalist), Peter Katis (Producer) and Matt Gonzales (Hockey Monkey). They've toured all across the world and are a truly hard working band that you just can't help not loving - especially when they're such big hockey fans. You've probably heard some of their songs before, whether it be on a hockey video game, during any hockey airings on the Versus Network, or, for that matter, during a re-airing of Nickelodeon's Kablam! program.

I could drag on about how awesome these guys are but really I'd just be boring you with some pretty impressive details. So check out their Web site, or their Facebook page, or their MySpace page for that matter and enjoy.

Sometimes you just want to be very different. Blue and brown eyes are the two most common so why not go for something more unique? How can you do this? Well, it's pretty simple. Non-prescription green contact lenses can completely change the way you look, make things a bit more lively and best of all, make your friends green with envy. Quite a powerful combination!

Great for natural look

Contact lenses are now another accessory that you can choose to augment the way you look. No longer are they just for medical/vision purposes. Non-prescription coloured contact lenses are now being used more and more by every day people to change their look and green contact lenses really help you stand out from the crowd. In fact, many different types and designs of green lenses are available. From the regal emerald to the wild green with black, you can find them all and deliver whatever message you want to give to others.

Just think about those celebrities that have green eyes and how unique they are? Clint Eastwood is known for his great eyes and they have served his career well over the years. Ann Coulter has the same impact with her piercing green eyes. Green contact lenses can take you from the normal to the extraordinary and that is exactly what you are trying to accomplish. When you have people looking right into your eyes and you can see them thinking to themselves "what a unique eye colour they have", you will have attained exactly what you were hoping to accomplish.

Non-prescription green coloured contact lenses are very easy to put into your eyes. Not only that, they are very easy to purchase and have delivered to you. Think about what you will be doing in the next few months and plan your contact lens colours in coordination with the outfits you will be wearing. Go ahead and get those green contact lenses but don't stop there! Green, blue, brown, purple, pink...you name it, you can find them and wear them at your next big outing.

Have some fun, add some variety and make those around you green with envy!!!

French Braiding the hair is a classical way to add sophistication to your every day look, or it can be made extra special with hair accessories for occasions such as weddings and the anticipated celebrations of Christmas parties.

In actual fact, the French Braid is not only to add sophistication for parties and the like - but it works well for casual days or when you simply need an attractive up-do to keep the hair from falling into your eyes. On taking the hair down, you are left with a head of waves for another interesting look - especially for girls whose hair is usually poker straight.

If you haven't already mastered this style for yourself, the following guidelines will show you the way with ease and perfection. The best time to French braid your hair is after washing and the hair is still a little bit damp. If your hair length doesn't fall at least shoulder length, French braiding will be very difficult to accomplish - this style definitely works better on longer styles and the less layers the better.

Before you begin, make sure you have the appropriate equipment, namely a comb, hair bobble, a handful of bobby pins and perhaps some hair products to secure the finished look - such as a hairspray.

1. From the top of your head, gather the center section of hair and divide it equally into three sections. Take in one hand one section of hair and the other two sections in the other hand.

2. Now, the following might at first sound a little complicated - but you will get it! Start with the hand that holds one section of hair and take this hair over the center section and into the other hand. The third hair section will now be pulled over the center section and in to the free hand. In other words - you start from the left piece and pull it over the center piece, then from the right piece and once again pull it over the center piece. If this still sounds like a foreign language - have a peep at a diagram.

3. Now the braid should begin to take form. As you move further down the head, start to incorporate the hairs from the side of your head - pulling them into your existing braid. The hair from the left side of your head will be added to the left section of hair and the right to the right section of hair. Continue the braid to the full length of your hair.

4. Once you near the end, tie the hair with a bobble and then tuck the hair underneath, securing with the bobby pins.

5. Lastly, spray all over with a little hairspray for French Braid staying power.

Remember to keep each section of hair fairly tight as you are maneuvering them around - this style may take a few attempts to perfect, but once you do you have a classic style to wear day or night. Good luck.