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		<title>Buying Adults Pool Accessories</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are looking to entertain yourself or your other adult friends, you may want to consider buying pool accessories that are designed with adults in mind. One of the many reasons why adults enjoy going for a swim is because it is a great way to relax. After a long day at work, there [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are looking to entertain yourself or your other adult friends, you may want to consider buying pool accessories that are designed with adults in mind.</p>
<p>One of the many reasons why adults enjoy going for a swim is because it is a great way to relax. After a long day at work, there are many individuals who choose a swimming pool as their source of relaxation. If this sounds familiar, you may be able to benefit from the use of a floating raft, floating chair, or floating lounge chair.</p>
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Floating chairs are similar to most traditional chairs. In most cases, these chairs will have your upper body above water, but your lower body underwater. Floating chairs are a great way to relax, while enjoying the water at the same time. An added benefit of floating chairs is that many come equipped with drink holders. This literally creates the ultimate source of relaxation because you will not have to leave your seat to get a drink.</p>
<p>Floating long chairs are similar to, the above mentioned, floating chairs. The only difference is that most of these chairs keep your whole body above water. In a way, they resemble patio chairs that are in the lounge position. Floating lounge chairs are ideal for those who are looking to sunbathe or just relax on the water&#8217;s surface.</p>
<p>Floating rafts are another popular pool accessory for adults. Floating rafts, like most other floating furniture, comes in a wide variety of different styles. Despite the different styles, most floating rafts are similar to the ones that can be found in water parks.</p>
<p>If excitement is what you are looking for, in addition to floating rafts, you may want to consider buying a kickboard, volleyball net, or basketball hoop. Volleyball nets and basketball hoops are ideal for those who are swimming with others. Whether you are just swimming with a couple of friends or having a pool party, you may find that these popular pool accessories are just what you need to bring your party to life.</p>
<p>In addition to a volleyball net or basketball hoop there are others ways that you can create a fun, party-like atmosphere. That can be done with the buy of a pool bar. Pool bars are miniature bars that can either be setup along the side of your pool or directly in it. Whether you are having a party or just relaxing on your own, you may find that a pool bar will help you to achieve that relaxation. If you are able to install an in-pool bar, you will find that you almost never have to leave your pool to get a snack or something to drink.</p>
<p>Whether you are just looking to buy pool accessories for yourself or for when you have a party, there should be at least one pool accessory out there that can give you what you need. Whether you want to buy floating furniture, sports equipment, or a pool bar, it is likely that you can find what you are looking for, either at your local pool supply store or online.</p>
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		<title>Talking Plant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever wished that your plant could talk to you or atleast express their feelings? Thanks to designer Junyi Heo plants will be able to do just that. The Digital Pot measures soil conditions, temperature, humidity, and water; it then calculates the requirements of the potted plant and displays the mood of the plant using smileys [...]]]></description>
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<a href='http://www.designshell.com/articles/gardening/talking-plant.html/attachment/digital_pot' title='Digital Pot by Junyi Heo'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://www.designshell.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/digital_pot-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Digital Pot by Junyi Heo" title="Digital Pot by Junyi Heo" /></a>
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<strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Ever wished that your plant could talk to you or atleast express their feelings?</span></strong><br />
Thanks to designer <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Junyi Heo</strong></span> plants will be able to do just that.<br />
<span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://www.designshell.com/articles/gardening/talking-plant.html">The Digital Pot</a></strong></span> measures soil conditions, temperature, humidity, and water; it then calculates the requirements of the potted plant and displays the mood of the plant using smileys and other icons on the front display. This way it is easier for you to know if the <strong>&#8220;atmosphere&#8221; </strong>you provide for your plants is a proper one or not.</p>
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<p>The system let you know if you have over watered the plant and automatically drains the excess water. The pot also has a <strong>USB connection </strong>using which you can record the moods of your plant, plus it also recharges the batteries for the system.</p>
<p>The smiley faces make you have the sensation that your plant is now your friend, The Digital Pot helps the plant to comunicate it&#8217;s needs.</p>
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		<title>Vittore Inox &#8211; Kitchen Concept</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vittore Inox kitchen concept seeks to redefine the way you look and interact with your kitchen once and for all. Created by Swiss designers Giancarlo Mino and Gregorio Soumas, the kitchen concept is named after the famous multi-function Swiss pocket knife and draws heavily on its compact multi-functionality too. Based on two opposite poles, one [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a href="http://www.designshell.com/kitchen/vittore-inox-kitchen-concept.html">Vittore Inox</a></span></strong> kitchen concept seeks to redefine the way you look and interact with your kitchen once and for all. Created by Swiss designers <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Giancarlo Mino</strong></span> and <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Gregorio Soumas</strong></span>, the kitchen concept is named after the famous multi-function Swiss pocket knife and draws heavily on its compact multi-functionality too.</p>
<p>Based on two opposite poles, one for <strong>water</strong> and one for <strong>fire</strong>, the <strong>kitchen</strong> uses both in tandem to serve as centers of cooking action. With several retractable shelves offering various functions and provisions, the kitchen maintains a good flow of work.  Indeed, each shelve is characterized by a <strong>different function</strong>, such as the wooden board located near the water point where aliments are cut.<br />
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 Users can arrange this kitchen according to their need and then retract it like a knife after use. And the best part is, all of it folds away out of your view once you’re done so you also get a feeling of <strong>increased space and tidiness</strong> after every cooking session.</p>
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		<title>Paradise on Earth &#8211; Nurai Resort</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:42:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zaya, a dynamic newly-formed Abu Dhabi-based real estate company has launched its first of many property ventures; Nurai, a spectacular private community of limited edition resort beach-front estates and water villas on a natural island off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The design concept of the island stemmed from Zaya’s desire to provide residents with [...]]]></description>
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<a href='http://www.designshell.com/architecture/paradise-on-earth-nurai-resort.html/attachment/nurairesort5' title='Nurai Resort by Zaya'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://www.designshell.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/nurairesort5-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Nurai Resort by Zaya" title="Nurai Resort by Zaya" /></a>
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<a href='http://www.designshell.com/architecture/paradise-on-earth-nurai-resort.html/attachment/nurairesort7' title='Nurai Resort by Zaya'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://www.designshell.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/nurairesort7-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Nurai Resort by Zaya" title="Nurai Resort by Zaya" /></a>
<a href='http://www.designshell.com/architecture/paradise-on-earth-nurai-resort.html/attachment/nurairesort8' title='Nurai Resort by Zaya'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://www.designshell.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/nurairesort8-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Nurai Resort by Zaya" title="Nurai Resort by Zaya" /></a>
<a href='http://www.designshell.com/architecture/paradise-on-earth-nurai-resort.html/attachment/nurairesort' title='Nurai Resort by Zaya'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://www.designshell.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/nurairesort-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="Nurai Resort by Zaya" title="Nurai Resort by Zaya" /></a>

<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://www.zaya.com/">Zaya</a></strong></span>, a dynamic newly-formed Abu Dhabi-based real estate company has launched its first of many property ventures; <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://www.designshell.com/architecture/paradise-on-earth-nurai-resort.html">Nurai</a></strong></span>, a spectacular private community of limited edition resort beach-front estates and water villas on a natural island off the coast of Abu Dhabi.</p>
<p>The design concept of the island stemmed from Zaya’s desire to provide residents with abundant pieces of land and ultimate privacy. Two strands of <strong>Water Villas</strong> extend into the ocean, and Nurai’s <strong>Beachfront Estates</strong> are integrated into the gently scoping landscape. A carpet of greenery unfolds across the island, with sweeping structures underneath to envelop residents in their own world of <strong>private luxury</strong>. Island feels untouched as majority of land is landscaped lush greenery as opposed to populated with buildings.<br />
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<p>Discerning clientele interested in resort beachfront estates will have their choice of two designs – <strong>’The Shoreline’</strong> or <strong>‘The Seaside’</strong>. The Shoreline estates will consist of six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, private beach and rooftop garden with a total build area of 12,275 square feet. Similar in size, but with five bedrooms and six baths, will be The Seaside estates. No detail has been overlooked. Each resort residence includes luxurious amenities such as a private beach and garden, infinity swimming pool, concealed service quarters and outdoor showers.</p>
<p>Alternatively, the resort<strong> Water Villas </strong>offer an unparalleled over-water living experience. The homes are situated over the crystal clear waters surrounding the island and include three bedrooms and four bathrooms occupying 5,540 square feet. These contemporary resort villas indulge the fortunate few with every amenity one could wish for in a home &#8211; a private beach, rooftop garden with spa pool, infinity pool, outdoor barbeque area, gourmet kitchen and concealed service quarters.</p>
<p>Nurai resort residents will also have access to all of the services and comforts provided by the boutique resort. In addition to the amenities of the contemporary hotel, which include three world class restaurants and multiple lounges, <strong><a href="http://www.nurai.ae/site.aspx">Nurai</a></strong> also offers a private helipad and marina with arrivals lounge, a fully equipped spa and fitness centre, private beaches and water sports facilities.</p>
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		<title>Improve your Bathroom with Ripple Faucet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Touch360 is a product development and innovation firm established by a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team with a successful track record in developing and marketing products worldwide. They are passionate about creating experiences that make people&#8217;s lives better. The playful and elegant Ripple Faucet is a new way to interact with water. Drawing inspiration from the [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://touch360.com/work/work5.html">Touch360</a></strong></span> is a product development and innovation firm established by a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team with a successful track record in developing and marketing products worldwide. They are passionate about creating experiences that make people&#8217;s lives better.</p>
<p class="text1">The playful and elegant <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><a href="http://www.designshell.com/bathroom/improve-your-bathroom-with-ripple-faucet.html">Ripple Faucet</a></strong></span> is a new way to interact with water. Drawing inspiration from the ripples on the water&#8217;s surface, the faucet creates a strong visual relationship between the user&#8217;s interaction with it, and with the water flow and temperature. The faucet&#8217;s visual system is comprised of the ripple interface surface, two channels from which water flows, and a metal ball that sits on top of the rippled surface and which is used to control the faucet.</p>
<p class="text1">The movement of the ball controls the flow and the temperature &#8212; moving away from the center increases flow and moving around the circles controls the temperature. <strong>LED</strong>s under the ripple surface are lit with intensity and color according to the flow and water temperature to provide the user with additional visual feedback. Under the ripple surface there is an array of sensors and electromagnets that provide tactile feedback to the user as she moves the ball to discrete points on the surface.</p>
<p class="text1">The faucet has two channels from which water flows &#8211; hot and cold. As the set temperature is changed via the metal ball, the ratio of water flowing from each channel adjusts to visually represent the combined temperature.<br />
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This is only a representation, because instead of relying on a hot water heater, the faucet uses a flash heater in combination with a servo unit that controls the distribution of water between the two channels. The resulting effect is that of two channels of water mixing together to create the desired temperature, when in reality, the water coming from each channel is the same temperature. This prevents scalding from the hot water channel.</p>
<p class="text1"><strong>The <span style="color: #ff6600;">Ripple Faucet</span> is the innovation you have been looking for to improve your bathroom.</strong></p>
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		<title>Decorate with Style, Decorate Feng Shui</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 14:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It is said that the way your house looks represents you. We spend a lot of time at home and this is why it should be a place where we enjoy staying and which fills us with <strong>positive thoughts</strong> and <strong>energy</strong>. This is exactly what<strong> Feng Shui</strong> does, it helps us feel better and fills us with <strong>positive energy</strong>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong><a href="http://www.designshell.com/articles/decorate-with-style-decorate-feng-shui">Feng Shui</a> </strong></em></span>is an ancient Chinese knowledge that examines the natural and build <strong>environment</strong>. Feng Shui literally means <strong>wind</strong> and <strong>water</strong> and it is an amalgamation of ancient Chinese mathematics, interior design, architecture and simple rules of good housekeeping. It is a popular practice that is being applied to home and work places in order to <strong>create a balanced environment</strong>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong>Feng Shui</strong></em></span> has quickly evolved from a new age trend to a widely spread decorating phenomenon between professional decorators and amateurs alike. Decorating in the <strong>Feng Shui style</strong> involves the movement of energy and moving blocked areas so that the energy moves at a balanced pace around the entire home. To be able to move the energy professionals and amateurs use many types of tools such as: <em>mirrors, water, plants, color, sound, scent,</em> etc.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Colours in Feng Shui.</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In China decorating with <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>red</strong></span> brings <strong>good luck</strong>. Red is said to be the only <strong>color of good fortune</strong>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In Feng Shui <span style="color: #ffff00;"><strong>yellow</strong></span> is considered an <strong>Imperial color</strong> that many Feng Shui masters make use of and some of them consider it more beneficial than red.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #99cc00;">Green</span></strong> is considered to be the color of <strong>freshness</strong>, <strong>peace</strong> and <strong>growth</strong>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Darker decorative colors</strong> can be either relaxing or depressing, <strong>light colors</strong> can be uplifting or annoying, extreme colors can be exhilarating or aggravating.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Wealth area and Family</strong></span> <span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>area </strong></span>have as the main element <strong>wood</strong>. In Feng Shui you should decorate with plants which have healthy leaves. Silk plants are allowed but do<strong> NOT </strong>decorate with <em>dried plants</em> because they symbolize <em>ill health</em>. It is recommended to add some <strong>blue</strong> items to this area because it represents water and <strong>water helps wood to grow</strong>. In Feng Shui, decorating with <strong>fish</strong> is a symbol of <strong>wealth</strong>. An i<strong>nwards pointed ship laden with cargo</strong> is symbolic of excellent opportunities for <em>new sources of income</em>. In Feng Shui birds such as <strong>robin </strong>or <strong>oriole</strong> and the <strong>3-legged toad</strong> are <em>symbols of wealth</em>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Fame and Reputation area</strong></span> has <strong>fire </strong>as the main element so decorating with <strong>red </strong>is a good idea. Decorating with red and fire elements brings luck and recognition. Fire is represented by <strong>light</strong> so many fixtures, floor lamps, ceiling fans and candles are good choices for decorating. Adding the element of <strong>wood</strong> to this area helps because it fuels fire according to the element&#8217;s creative cycle.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Health, Relationship and Knowledge areas</strong></span> have as the main element <strong>earth</strong>. When choosing colors for this area focus on <strong>orange</strong>, <strong>red</strong>, <strong>yellow</strong> and even <strong>brown</strong>. In Feng Shui it is said that <strong>fire produces earth</strong> so you should add some light and red to the mix of earthy colors.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Children, Creativity area and Helpful People area</strong></span> have <strong>metal</strong> as the main element. Decorating with <strong>metallic wind chimes</strong> calling in the energy or other metals like wrought iron are a nice choice. In Feng Shui <strong>silver</strong> and <strong>gold</strong> bring good fortune too. Recommended colors for these areas are the mettalic ones, <strong>white</strong> and also <strong>earthy tones</strong>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>The Career area</strong></span> has as the main element <strong>water</strong>. Thus decorating with too much water brings negativity. Water in small amounts such as a <em>fountain</em>, an <em>aquarium </em>or a <em>painting with water</em> is excellent. <strong>Black</strong> and <strong>white</strong> are the best colors for this area. The <strong>Chinese Dragon</strong> ( Dom Jang) is a popular Feng Shui symbol wich brings good fortune and works well with a water fountain improving your career area.</p>
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<p>With<span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong> Feng Shui</strong></span> decorating you can incorporate various elements such as lighting, placement of furniture, mirrors and landscaping to <em>optimize the human potential in a healthy environment</em>. The aim of Feng Shui decorating is to <em>balance the energy levels and redirect harmful energy</em>.</p>
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