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Different Types of Massages

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Massage

Massage therapy helps the body to relax by focusing on different muscles of the body. Many types of massage use healing elements and special oils which nurture the body and helps in removing toxins. It is a practice of rubbing and kneading the body with the use of hands. A massage therapist applies gentle or strong pressure to the body muscles and joints to release tension and ease the pain. A massage therapist requires special training and a degree to perform massages professional and can learn different types of therapies to offer additional benefits. Here are some types of massages that one can try to improve their body health.

Swedish massage

It is one of the most popular massage treatments in the world. It is a gentle full-body massage for people who have a lot of tension in their body and who are sensitive to touch. It practices kneading, long flowing strokes, vibration, tapping and deep, circular motions. It can benefit in relieving minor pains, improving blood flow, and refreshing the body. A session may last for 60-90 minutes.

Swedish massage

Hot stone massage

This massage is beneficial for people who experience joint pain and muscle tension and those who just want to relax. In this massage, the therapist uses heated stoned to place in the parts of the body which face muscle tensions. It helps in relieving stress, improves blood circulation, and alleviates pain. A usual hot stone massage lasts for 90 minutes.

Aromatherapy massage

An aromatherapy massage is an emotional healing therapy with the use of aromatic elements like candles and oils. It combines soft, gentle pressure on the body with the use of essential oils that are decided by the person or recommended by the therapist. It helps in boosting the energy levels, reducing anxiety, relieving muscle tension and pain. An aromatherapy session can last for 60-90 minutes.

Aromatherapy massage

Deep tissue massage

Deep tissue massage is similar to Swedish massage but uses more pressure on the body. It is a good option for those who suffer from chronic muscle problems, injuries, or imbalances. The therapist practices low strokes and deep finger pressure to relieve tension from the muscles and connective tissues. A usual massage session for this therapy lasts for 60-90 minutes. One should consult with a doctor for this message if they are overly sensitive to pressure.

Sports massage

Sports massage is useful if one has a repetitive injury to a muscle that usually occurs to a sportsperson. It can help in improving the muscles, which are more prone to injuries. It is a full body massage where the therapist focuses more on the body parts which need attention. It combines deep pressure and soothing strokes to the body. Sports massage is useful for relieving pain, anxiety, and muscle tension. This massage session can last for 60-90 minutes.

Design Tips for Rainwater Harvesting Components

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Rainwater Harvesting Components

A rainwater harvesting system has several components which perform different tasks ranging from capturing rainwater to providing clean water for home use. Generally, an overhead or underground tank is used for private rainwater harvesting while the villages also have large ponds to store water.

Rainwater harvesting in cities requires different methods and special components are used to save on the area while providing quality rainwater harvesting. There are several different ways of managing the components for the rainwater harvesting setup. These tips will help you with each component for better results.

Rainwater harvesting

Collection of rainwater

There are different ways of collecting water, including rood, groundwater, and a combination of both. The main structural components of this section are the roof water collection system, storage tank, and recharge pit. The cost of the system will depend on the cost of each component. With the water cleaning system, nearly 80% of clean water can be collected. The water collecting roof either needs to be a slope for wash away the first water from the rain to collect only clean water or if it is a flat terrace it should not be allowed for roaming and will need regular cleaning.

Storage tank

The storage tank can be above the ground or underground or half above and half underground based on one’s choice and the availability of the land. Storage tanks can be of syntax, Ferro-cement, or even concrete. For small storages around 20,000L, a concrete tank will be an ideal choice. Ferro-cement tanks will cost the least. If the tank water is used for drinking purpose, it should have a filter system at the entry point as well as the extraction point. A draining system should also be installed for cleaning the tank. A T-joint valve can be used to ease the draining of unclean water and receiving the clean water. An RWH will be able to provide the right choice of components based on the requirements and availability of space.

Storage tank

Groundwater recharge

Artificial groundwater recharged is necessary when there is an excess source of water at the site, or the source water is compatible with groundwater. Having an RWH structure is safe and useful at a place where the water can be stored for direct use and to also recharge groundwater. It helps in maintaining the quality of overall water that is used. An average recharge structure size is 1-2 cubic meter which is filled with graded filter materials such as cobbles, gravel, pebbles, and sand in different layers. It helps in providing silt free water for quality usage. It is essential to choose the right filter-elements. If the filters are too small, they can block the water supply and slow down the process. However, if the filters are too big, the filtering will be faster, but it will not be able to remove all the suspended matters.

What to Look for in a Good Handyman for Your Home

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Handyman

While complex projects in your home require the services of a professional contractor, most projects are not that complex and can be handled by a handyman. A handyman can help you with:

  • Fixing a leak in your kitchen sink
  • Painting
  • Installing a new toilet
  • Replacing a sink
  • Minor HVAC repairs
  • Cleaning the gutter
  • Repairing the drywall
  • Installing a patio
  • Replacement or repair of flooring
  • Fence repair
  • Removing outdoor mold
  • Replacing air filters
  • Testing the performance of in-unit appliances like the refrigerator
  • Installing a ceiling
  • Repairing a sprinkler system

As you can see, a handyman can help you to complete many things, and you need them at one time or the other. Hiring a competent handyman is not that easy because while some of the people who claim to be handymen are legitimate, others are just after your money. You, therefore, need to be careful when hiring one. The following are some of the things to consider to hire the right handyman.

 

Create a list of the work you want the handyman to complete

Before looking for a handyman, the first thing you need to do is to come up with a list of the work you want him or her to accomplish. You should also put down what you expect from the handyman. This way, even after contacting the handyman, the professional will tell you whether he or she can meet your demands.

 

Get recommendations

After listing down what you need the handyman to do, it is time to look for one. Getting recommendations from your neighbors, relatives, friends, or coworkers who have hired a handyman in the recent past is an excellent way of finding a competent handyman. Some of the questions you should ask when asking for a recommendation is whether the people you were talking to were happy with the services of a particular handyman if was able to meet the expectations and whether the handyperson was prompt, among other questions. It is advisable to ask several people for recommendations.

 

Local resources

Searching local resources such as your daily newspaper and the bulletin board at the supermarkets around you can also help you find a competent handyman. You can also look in the yellow pages for listings. Capable handymen do not shy of from being known by the community, and they even distribute handouts and flyers.

After getting a list of handymen, you should proceed to speak to them and then decide who to meet to get more information about their services. The following are the things to ask about when you meet with a handyman.

 

Experience

When speaking to a handyman, find out how experienced he or she is. Avoid hiring a professional who is just starting. Handymen, who have been offering services similar to the ones you are looking for, for a long time, are likely to provide you with higher quality services compared to those who are just starting.

 

Track record and good reviews

Another thing to consider before hiring a handyman is his track record and reviews. Ensure that the professional has a record of reliable past achievement. For instance, you can ask him to provide you with several references. Contact the references and ask them some questions, including how fast the handyman responded to their calls, whether the professional completed the task assigned to him on budget, whether the handyman kept his promises and if they can recommend him to other people. You should also check if the professional has good reviews. Avoid hiring a handyman who has many negative reviews.

 

Professional presentation and appearance

When you meet with a handyman, check to see if he presents himself decently and professionally. A good handyman should be presentable and easy to work with. You should feel comfortable with the handyman. Since you will trust him most work in your home, make sure you hire a trustworthy person.

 

Professional and courteous

Courtesy is the other quality of a good handyman. He or she will also provide you with genuine answers to all your questions. The professional should also be willing to give you an explanation when you need one. It is easier to communicate with a courteous person.

 

A written quote

After choosing the handyman that meets your requirement, ask him or her to provide you with a written quote. The quote should stipulate all the work that needs to be done, when it should be done, and the amount you will have to pay for the services rendered.

 

A written agreement

Once you are content with a particular handyman, you should create an agreement with him or her. Such an agreement will help curb miscommunication, essential details, and confusion. Before signing the agreement, read it carefully.

Finding a good handyman takes time, but it is worth it. If the handyman you choose is trustworthy and completes the task you assign to him satisfactorily, you can develop a long-term relationship.

5 Tips to Prepare Yourself for Learning to Drive

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Terrell B. Walker
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Learning

Learning to drive is an exciting experience which gives you a sense of independence and responsibility. It can get stressful and time-consuming in the first few days of learning, which can become overwhelming for the newcomers. Using these tips, you can improve the way you learn driving while also becoming more responsible for what you learn. It will improve your comprehending skills and help you pass your driving test with all-stars.

Prepare in advance

Before you join a driving school, you can take the help of someone who already owns a car and learn about the components of a car. You can ask your parents or someone elder to you to explain the key elements of the car before you start taking sessions with your instructor. This way, you will be able to learn quicker than if you start learning about a car during the instructor sessions.

Learn manual transmission

Many people today are opting for automatic cars as they are much more convenient to drive and keep you from getting distracted due to gear changes. But it is suggested that you learn in a manual car as it has two benefits. One is that you will be able to learn the gear shifts which is much more fun and the second is that if you get a license for automatic, you will not be allowed to drive manual cars.

Learn manual transmission

Book learning sessions in advance

You can take as many numbers of sessions as you like while you are learning to drive. There is no fixed time for completing your training. You can take it slow to get experience in each aspect of driving by booking two-three sessions every week for the next few months instead of hurrying up. You can book the timings convenient for you with your instructor in advance for them to be always available.

Pick the right instructor

Learning to drive requires patience from both the learner and the instructor. It is necessary to have a good instructor teach you driving. Take time to search the right instructor who can be calm and patient with you and can answer all your questions without getting irritated. If you hesitate to ask questions to your instructor, thinking that you will look stupid, you will only slow down your learning. If you feel your instructor is not good for you do not feel bad on switching as driving is a responsibility and you want to learn from the best teachers.

Buy your own car to practice

Having your own car to learn driving is better than using the car from the driving school. You can have the car even after the sessions and can continue to learn every day without the instructor. This will make you learn faster so that you can pass your driving test in a short time. Search for the best affordable cars for driving instead of going for high powered ones. Once you can be confident in driving, you can switch to a more powerful one.

Timmy Dooley elected FF Vice President

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Clare Fianna Fáil TD Timmy Dooley has been elected to the position of party vice president, while Garrett Greene has been elected to the national executive’s Committee of 20. Deputy Dooley is Fianna Fáil’s frontbench spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport and also serves as a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht Greene, from Ennis, is a dedicated member of the Fianna Fáil grassroots and has been active with the party since he was 15.

He is the current vice-chairman of the Clare CDC. Commenting on his new duties, Timmy Dooley said, “The position of vice president will be a very challenging role but one which I am relishing. I will embrace the role and help in rebuilding the party and rejuvenating it across the country. “Every member of the party will now have a say in the future of Fianna Fáil and it is vitally important that we reinstate the party back to being a strong and vibrant force in Irish politics. I would also like to congratulate Gareth on being elected to the Committee of 20”.

Party leader Micheál Martin said, “More than 4,000 Fianna Fáil members from communities across the country attended the 73rd Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis at the weekend. “There was overwhelming support for plans to change how the party does its business. Delegates unanimously passed a motion to move to a one-member-one-vote system, which means that every single member of Fianna Fáil will now have an input in party business.

“The positive atmosphere and the energy we saw this weekend is testament to the fact that Fianna Fáil has a strong and vital role to play in the future of Irish politics. I want to thank all of those from across Co. Clare who travelled up to the Ard Fheis and made their voices heard about the future of the party.”

Muse Productions celebrate AIMS success with two awards

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Members of Shannon drama group Muse Productions were delighted to return from a recent weekend in Killarney at the National AIMS Awards 2017 with two wins from a possible three!
Chris Willetts was acclaimed the Best Actor for his starring role as Cervantes-Don Quixote while Kathleen Browne’s front of house team won Best House Management.

Jessica Bray just missed out on an award when she came second in the Best Female Singer category for her role as Aldonza.

On behalf of Muse, Martin McNelis congratulated all the prize winners and thanked their sponsors, in particular the Shannon Springs Hotel.

In recognition of this support, Muse Productions presented Dermot Kelly of the Shannon Springs Hotel with two framed photos of the cast, in costume on stage and celebrating their win in Killarney.

Donnellan is Clare hurling captain

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After much debate and speculation the honour of leading the Clare senior hurling team for the league and championship 2012 has been announced as O Callaghans Mills stalwart Patrick Donnellan has been selected by David Fitzgerald and his management team.There had been a number of names mentioned in recent times especially since last year’s captain Pat Vaughan is out recovering from surgery until late Spring/early summer.Donnellan has been a regular on the Clare team for the last half decade and has been impressing in preseason challenge and Waterford crystal games. Interestingly Clare announced two vice captains with Clonlara’s Nicky O’Connell and Clooney/Quin’s Fergal Lynch picked to be Donnellan’s lieutenant’s on and off the pitch.

Big Start campaign gets council support

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Early years educators Edel O’Callaghan and Clare Casey briefed members of Clare County Council recently on SIPTU’s Big Start campaign which is bringing together people in a bid to win recognition and better resources for the childcare sector.
According to SIPTU, the early years sector is in crisis. Parents are paying too much for childcare while workers are paid too little to make ends meet. Meanwhile providers struggle to break even and everyone is getting a raw deal. The ‘Big Start’ campaign is advocating €15 per hour under the slogan ‘professional workers deserve professional pay’. The union says it want quality and affordable services for children and their parents.

Addressing councillors, Clare Casey said she works with 11 pre-school children and said 25,000 people work in the childcare sector nationally in over 4,000 service centres, 74% of which are privately owned. Edel O’Callaghan said the Government spends €2,500 on each child attending a pre-school service, compared to a spend of €11,500 per child on primary school pupils.

Ms O’Callaghan said Ireland spends 0.5% of GDP on childcare, which is lower than the OECD average of 0.7%, SIPTU’s goal is to achieve a spend of 1% GDP on childcare services through its Big Start campaign. Edel said the funding available to providers is not enough to sustain the childcare sector and claimed staff are under-paid even though they are expected to have attained a high level of education.

Clare Casey said that working in the childcare sector is not worth it financially, although it has its own rewards. She claimed many highly qualified people are leaving the sector to find better paid employment. The average rate of pay for early education workers is €10.27 per hour, some staff are only paid for 15 hours per week which is less than €6,000 per annum. “You just can’t make a living out of that, never mind paying a mortgage,” said Clare.

Clare said it is ironic that, “those of us with families can’t afford to pay for childcare ourselves.” Edel O’Callaghan insisted that levels of childcare pay would not be tolerated in any other sector. During the presentation other pre-school workers occupied the council’s public gallery. Edel said that one of the women ran a pre-school for 20 years but had to seek work elsewhere to be able to contribute towards her pension.

Both women said they joined the Big Start campaign to achieve recognition for all those working in the childcare sector who deliver a quality and a necessary service. According to Edel, professionals like herself, have been forgotten about. She said sustainable issues in the sector are being ignored by Government. This is why Big Start brings together providers, educators and parents, to campaign on issues “affecting all of us”.

The pair urged members of Clare County Council to make representations on their behalf to Government ministers and members of the Oireachtas to call for increased investment in the early years sector so that they can continue to deliver quality services to children.

Councillors present offered their support for the campaign. Fianna Fáil councillor Clare Colleran Molloy said that we would be fooling ourselves in Ireland if we didn’t acknowledge that early years education is under-funded. Fine Gael councillor Mary Howard said the presentation had opened her eyes to the reality being faced by childcare workers and stated that weaknesses in the system were made very clear. Independent councillor PJ Ryan praised Edel O’Callaghan and Clare Casey for doing an essential job and said the least they can expect is to be adequately paid.

Under the present law, a group of people working in a particular sector, such as cleaners, electricians or early years educators, may apply for a Sectoral Employment Order (SEO). This guarantees levels of pay and conditions for all those working in that sector. The Big Start campaign aims to unite all early years professionals into a national union to achieve that aim.

Clare Courier

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