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November 24, 2009

Who Would Have Cosmetic Surgery?

Filed under: Services,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , — needahand @ 9:05 am

As there has been quite a bit in the news lately about women, these days, being less happy with the way that they look, than they used to be. The obsession with looking good, promoted by magazines, newspapers, TV and other forms of media creates this vacuum in which women (and in many cases men) seem to think that they are some way inferior. I have experienced this myself, not because I feel this way particularly but because a couple of years ago my wife Gill had a facelift and it was hard to understand exactly why. I have to say that afterwards she was very happy with the results although now you would be hard pressed to spot any difference although familiarity makes it hard to judge. People seeing her now, who have not seen her for a while, say she looks good (younger or whatever), and for her, it reinforces the idea that she has done the right thing, though from a personal point of view I do not understand why anyone would want to put themselves through cosmetic surgery, or for that matter, any kind of surgery, without actually having to (ie a necessary operation), but then I guess if you can afford it and you want it done – why not? For anyone who is interested in what a facelift involves, you can read Gill’s own story on her little website that she did (Cosmetic Surgery), you can also see before and after pictures and judge for yourself, although it has to be said that the afterwards pictures were taken some time ago and the effects of the surgery have perhaps worn off a little more now.

Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping) – If you’re not very pleased with the shape of your nose, or you’ve got issues with breathing that are the result of nose problems, you may need to have rhinoplasty surgery (a nose job) done to correct it. Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonplace cosmetic surgery treatments that is undertaken in the UK at this time, and thousands of both males and females go through this procedure each year.

If you visit our brand new website you’ll uncover lots of information regarding rhinoplasty and nose jobs and you will be able to pick out an outstanding rhinoplasty surgeon in your local community. Any rhinoplasty surgeon you choose to use ought to be exhaustively checked for excellence. Examine online reviews and get 2 or 3 references whenever feasible, so you can make sure that they’ll do what’s right and not con you or rip you off with a sub-standard nose job.

Wherever it is practical you can ask neighbours and friends for testimonials of local cosmetic surgeons in your area, because word of mouth is the best kind of personal recommendation and if an acquaintance of yours has had rhinoplasty done, and been delighted with the end result, there’s certainly a great likelihood that the rhinoplasty surgeon in question will provide you with a good rhinoplasty procedure too.

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November 22, 2009

Hiring a Car at Alicante Airport

Filed under: Costa Blanca,Spain — Tags: , , , , — needahand @ 11:01 am

It was very noticeable that during the summer past it was very difficult to obtain car hire in the Alicante and Costa Blanca regions. Here in Cabo Roig we had lots more enquiries for car hire than we have ever received before and it seems that the major car hire companies set aside many less cars this year than in previous years due to the recession, and demand outstripped availability making it almost impossible to book car hire in the area after about April time. It would therefore seem advisable, if you are travelling to the area next summer, to book your car early to avoid disappointment and the get the exact car that you require, rather than just opting for whatever is available. The vast majority of visitors to the area arrive at Alicante airport, so the best , and it seems cheapest option is to book an Alicante airport car hire, rather than booking one at your resort destination. Many visitors are somewhat reluctant to jump straight in at the airport, but in the long run this will prove to be the best option and you should not be put off as the roads in this part of Spain are excellent and signposting generally better than in the UK. Bon voyage. To help with your journey, you can find a handy Alicante airport map here: Alicante Airport Map.

November 20, 2009

Carmona Andalucia

Filed under: Spain,Travel — Tags: , , — needahand @ 3:48 pm
Seville Gate Carmona

Seville Gate Carmona

A historic town in south-western Spain, Carmona is situated in the Seville province of Andalucia and has a population of around 27,000. Gathered around a ridge overlooking Andalucia’s central plain, Carmona has a history stretching back to the times of the ancient Romans, and the remains of a Roman necropolis just outside the town are among its great tourist attractions today. Carmona was an important city around the time of Julius Ceasar, and continued to be important after the arrival of the Moors in Spain. The Moors built fortified walls around the town and built palaces and fountains within its walls. Arab control of Carmona ended in 1247 after Ferdinand III of Castille invaded and took the city back for the Christians. Modern day Carmona is a popular tourist destination with good road and bus links with the city of Seville, around 40km to the west. Carmona Map.

Watford Hertfordshire

Filed under: England,History,United Kingdom — Tags: , — needahand @ 1:25 pm

First mentioned in Anglo Saxon chronicles of 1007, the town of Watford, in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, was never listed in the Domesday Book, and remained a small rural community ruled by a succession of feudal lords for many centuries, becoming a market town during the 18th century. The Industrial Revolution of the late 18th and 19th centuries brought industry to the town, accelerated by the arrival of both the Grand Union Canal and the railway. As the factories and mills fell into ruin and disappeared, Watford became an important commercial centre for the Home Counties. Watford these days has a population of just under 80,000 and is well known for its football club Watford FC, and its chairman musician Elton John who grew up in the area. Watford Map.

November 19, 2009

Majorca Resorts Puerto Pollensa

Filed under: Balearic Islands,Holidays,Spain — Tags: , , — needahand @ 7:07 pm

Located on a beautiful bay some 4 miles to the east of Pollensa, the resort of Puerto Pollensa is one of the most popular on the island of Majorca. Situated on Majorca’s north-east coast, Puerto Pollensa attracts families and those seeking a more laid back holiday. The resort boasts a pretty harbour, a fantastic climate and a fine gently sloping, sandy beach, it has plenty of hotels and holiday rental accommodation and a lively, but not frantic, nightlife scene. If you are looking for all night clubs and raves, then look elsewhere in Majorca. Places to visit in the area include the historic town of Pollensa (Pollença) itself, the 330 metre Puig de Maria, and its 17th century hermitage.

November 18, 2009

Bradford West Yorkshire

Filed under: England,History,United Kingdom — Tags: , , — needahand @ 6:19 pm

A large city located in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Bradford has a population of around half a million, making it one of the biggest metropolitan boroughs in the country. Situated in the foothills of the Pennines, Bradford was listed as “Bradeford” in the Domesday Book (1086), originally settled during Saxon times, Bradford later grew in prosperity around the wool trade, this increased rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, when it became known as “the wool capital of the world”. Bradford became a municipal borough in the mid-nineteenth century and gained city status in 1897. The wool industry declined during the 20th century and the city experienced considerable immigration during the second half of the century making it a diverse and vibrant community. Worth visiting in Bradford are the National Media Museum, Saltaire (an example of a Victorian village and a World Heritage Site) and Cartwright Hall.

See a map of Bradford here: http://www.my-towns.co.uk/bradford-map.html

And the latest weather in Bradford here: http://www.my-towns.co.uk/bradford-weather.html

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