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The Art Of Angela Tripi

The Art Of Angela Tripi: The Perfect Nativity Scene

 Art is a way of communicating our thoughts. From singing to painting to plays to statues and figurines: they are ways in which man expresses his views about his inner world and how he relates to his external environment. Man communicates using art in a magnificent way that touches the hearts of other men.

  • Many artists have risen to fame because of the originality and uniqueness of their art. Some like Michael Angelo and Leonardo Da Vinci are celebrated today yet they lived many centuries before. You can change the world through art.
  • The art of Angela Tripi is a beautiful art. It brings to life the events that occurred during the life of Jesus: from the time he was born, to the time he was growing up under the care of his father and Mother (Mary and Joseph). The Angela Tripi also creates figurines of many other biblical personalities that contributed immensely to the birth of Jesus Christ; from the time of David to the time John the Baptist. It creates a perfect nativity scene.

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  • These figurines that demonstrate nativity scenes of the birth and life of Christ (Art of Angela Tripi) are sold exclusively by HOLYART. HOLYART is an ecommerce company that deals in a wide variety of religious products. It also deals in sale of Christmas products such as baby Jesus figurines, Christmas trees, Christmas tree decorations, nativity scenes, nativity scene figurines and nativity scene accessories. For many more Christmas products visit www.holyart.co.uk online stores.

Let’s have a look at the Art of Angela Tripi; Figurines that bring nativity scenes to life. They make us imagine the joy that shepherds, the wise men, parents of Jesus and the animals in the manger felt when Jesus was born. These nativity scenes should not miss in your Christmas decorations shopping list this festive season. Here are the nativity scenes;

  • The first nativity scene that you should consider buying is the Wiseman getting off a camel. Wow! I remember being told this scene in the bible during the festive season in Sunday school? The Wise men had seen a shining star in the east and decided to go and welcome this great leader that had been born in Bethlehem. This nativity scene brings back all these beautiful memories to life. It is so beautiful.
  • The next nativity scene is that of the Holy Family with Mary kneeling. Baby Jesus is lying in the manger and joseph is standing behind Mary while carrying a walking stick. This picture causes you to imagine the night when the savior of the world was born; the night when Christ came to this world through a human body. He brought peace and Joy to the world.
  • Another Nativity scene that you’ll love is the nativity scene showing an angel announcing the good news of the birth of Jesus Christ to the shepherds. This is usually one my best parts when watching a movie on the birth of Jesus Christ. The shepherds get excited and set off to go and welcome the savior of the world.This is a powerful imagination.
  • There’s also another nativity scene, that of the Roman soldier with a beard. When Herod had realized that the savior of the world had been born, he became insecure because he thought the child would take his throne someday. He therefore ordered for the killing of new born babies. Roman soldiers moved from house to house looking the messiah but God saved Jesus from their trap and they escaped to Egypt.
  • Another nativity scene is that of the donkey lying peacefully next to the manger where baby Jesus has been placed. This nativity scene figurine reminds us of when Mary wanted to give birth to Jesus but all the inns were fully booked. Joseph and Mary walked from inn to inn, getting negative feedback from all the innkeepers. Some abused them; some talked warmly to them and felt their pain. The only room that was available for the savior of the world was an animal shed that sheltered donkeys, oxen and sheep. There is where Mary delivered the Prince of Peace In a humble place.

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  • A nativity scene figurine that’s available at HOLYART is the black wise king. He is one of the wise men who came to see the savior of the world. The three wise men are said to have seen a bright star in the east and knew that a great person had been in Israel. They travelled with presents that they would present to the king of mankind. They first met King Herod who was astonished by the news of birth of a great king. He was not aware of anything like that. He instead instructed them to inform him of where the baby was born so that he could come and see him. Yet in his mind all he wanted was to destroy this Baby Jesus who was now a threatening his kingship.
  • Another nativity scene figurine by Angela Tripi is that of a shepherd milking a goat. This figurine reminds us of the shepherds who were out in the fields at night taking care of their masters’flock. They were view in the society as the humblest. They would guide sheep to pasture and water during the day and guard them from wild animals such as hyenas and leopards during the night. Yet it is them that first received the great news of the birth of Jesus. The angel of God appeared to them while they were taking care of sheep in the fields, and told them of the good news of Christ’s birth and directed them to the manger where Jesus was lying. They left their sheep in the fields and went to welcome Baby Jesus; the one who was to save the entire world.

These nativity scenes invoke a beautiful feeling that comes when we imagine the birth of Jesus Christ. The art of Angela Tripi are truly perfect native scenes and at HOLYART, we sell them at the fairest prices around. For more details, kindly contact us; our customer care team is always on standby 24/7.

Contemporary Furniture Stores

fci London is a leading furniture store in London, UK. They have been designing and selling quality contemporary furnitures in London for over 30 years. The idea is to bring all under one roof, in such process fci has brought in over 700 brands from all over the world to show varieties in furniture products.

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If you’re in search of furniture stores in London, you can visit FCI or contact at +44 (0) 20 8961 7780. Connect socially with them through FCI London Facebook and @fcifurniture – Twitter.

Top 10 Steps to Start a Blog and create a successful blog

Here you go the top 10 easiest ways to start a blog this year and grow it to become a successful blog.

We got this infographic from ClickDo Infographic website and it explains the 10 steps involved building your blog. Also, we’ve linked to the ClickDo page where you will see how Fernando explains his story and tell you about the importance of blogging and step by step to get started with your first blog.

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Hope it gave you the ideas and to learn more of course you may hop over to the web pages where the 3000 work guide is at.

Also, you can check how to start a WordPress blog and do On page SEO step by step.

Why Become an Electrician

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Becoming an electrician is a rewarding career but you will have a lot of responsibility as it can be dangerous and you will be working in people’s homes and business premises. People will be present and it will be your job to keep things safe and you will have to stick to strict laws and rules set in the UK.

There are many tasks that you will be involved in during your working life as an 24 hour qualified electrician. You could be maintaining a business premises or rewiring a house or even working on a building site where new homes are being constructed.

Day to day, you will be using many tools for the job which will be a mix of hand tools and electrical tools like drills. You will need certain training for certain tools and also have some kind of health and safety training so you can go on-site.

One of the main benefits of being an electrician is the variety of jobs that you will go on during your career. No two days will be the same and if you are a person that does not like sitting behind a desk, it could be ideal for you.

You must be a able to read plans with accuracy and understand the layout plans.

You will need to connect wires to sockets, be able to install lights and powers supplies. These are set into two categories which are called first fix and second fix. Also you will need to fit circuit breakers and know ho to install sockets.

To become fully qualified you will need to complete and NVQ. This is not so much in a classroom but more on the job training and qualification. You will need a level 2 and Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ to be able to operate.

You can find out more on this blog page.

For more on the NVQ qualification there is a video from YouTube below.

How to Promote Videos on Facebook for SEO Benefits

Facebook video comes with a unique marketing potential. Many companies are excited about the new SEO opportunities presented by Facebook video, particularly because interaction rates are higher for Facebook video. How then can you promote videos on Facebook for greater impact on your advertising or campaign strategy? Below are tips to promote videos on Facebook for increased SEO benefits: https://blog.kissmetrics.com/social-media-and-seo/

Catch people’s attention within the first 3 seconds

Facebook has an auto play feature for its videos for users that have a stable internet connection. You can make use of this feature and get viewers to watch the whole of your video no matter its duration, all you need to do is captivate them within the first 3 seconds. Keep these first seconds entertaining and informing, motivating and inspiring. Your success with Facebook video marketing rests with the 3 seconds.

Add captions to your videos

Facebook gives you the option to upload an SRT file that includes your captions when you upload a new video Captioned videos are better understood by users. Captioned videos rank higher in video search results. Studies show that most a time users on Facebook disable sound when they watch videos in public. A properly captioned video will therefore deliver the message without any limitations.

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Create a catchy title for your video

To enable your Facebook video to stand out you need to use a catchy description for its tittle. The title should include relevant keywords so that when a user searches for related information the video is included in search results. You can also provide a brief summary of the video and encourage people to watch through a call to action such as “Watch this video to find out why…”

Tag people and pages

Tagging n your video helps to spread its awareness on Facebook. You can tag people who directly contributed to the making of the video, people that are mentioned in the video and people who inspired you to make the video. Once you tag these people, the video will be automatically published on their timelines for them and their friends to see.

Use Facebook Live

Facebook Live enables you to broadcast live video to groups in which you have membership. Every member in these groups will see the video post which can play automatically or by clicking the thumbnail. The official word from Facebook is that Live Video keeps people more engaged. It is also believe that the more you go live with Facebook video, the more you get exposure on the rest of your page or timeline.

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Use Facebook ads

Just like you may use Facebook ads to promote posts and images on Facebook, the same applies for videos. Facebook allows you to curate a specific target audience based on demographics such as age, occupation, interests, purchasing habits and so on and so forth. Once you select an audience that is more likely to have interest in your content, you need to select Video Views as your campaign objective, add caption and promote.

Facebook video has risen to be a strong pillar of online marketing. If you go about it the right way, you stand to reap immense SEO benefits that include improved brand awareness and increased sales volume.

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Carpet Cleaning

Steam Carpet Cleaning for Different Types of Stains

Steam Carpeting Cleaning Services will make sure that the entire Carpet is Clean and good. After the busy summer season, it is the time for holidays. Guests and Relatives will come home during the holidays but before that, the house must be kept clean and hygienic. Carpet Cleaning is one of the important tasks to be done during the cleaning process. People’s mind is filled with various questions about the carpet cleaning services as will the steam carpet cleaning removes the stains? Will it make the carpet to look clean and good? and the answers to these questions is very simple. The cleaning quality is based on the strain in a carpet and the type of cleaning services that you hire.

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Different Types of Stains

Water Soluble Stains

These stains were water soluble and by adding water to it will make the task easy. Examples of Water-Soluble stains are muds, drinks, fruits and so on. These stains can be removed just by using cleaning solutions and water. It is important to check the detergent or solutions before using it. It is recommended to use the mild detergent like laundry or dish washing soap mixed with warm water. While cleaning, you must add enough detergents to clean the stains and scrub the areas with stain until the stain is removed. If the stain is hard to remove then you can use mild vinegar and water solution after the detergent to clear it.

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Non-water Soluble Stains

These stains were caused by the materials which will not dissolve or mix with water. Example of Non-Water soluble stains are oil, grease, tar and so on. These stains can’t be removed with water-based cleaners. Rubbing Alcohol is the common household chemical which helps in cleaning the Non-water soluble stains. Once the stain starting to dissolve, then we can use the detergents to remove it completely and to make it clean.

Chemical Soluble Stains

Chemical Soluble Stains were not easy to remove and also it needs some attention and more care. These are the stains occurred due to vomiting, urine or other chemicals like bleach, colors and so on. If it is a bleach then you can use the chemicals like sodium triphosphate or hydrogen peroxide which helps to neutralize the bleach and also it stops the stain getting spread over the carpet. It is recommended to use the dry cleaning solvent to remove the stains occurred due to vomit or urine. It is very much important to check whether the cleaning chemical won’t affect the color or quality of the carpet. It will better to check the chemical by applying on a part of the carpet before applying all over the mate.

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Non-soluble Stains

Non-Soluble stains can’t be removed with the help of chemicals or solutions. Examples of non-soluble stains are crayons, wax, gum or dried glue. To clean these stains, you can use a paint scraper to remove it. The stains will look like sticking an object over the carpet and it is very important to give more concentration during the removable process or else it may damage the carpet.

Hire the Professional Carpet Cleaning Services in London who can provide carpet cleaning at affordable price.

Also Read More About EOT Cleaning : https://www.end-of-tenancy-london.co.uk/services/end-of-tenancy-cleaning/

Burglary Facts

We have written this article to help you understand the current risk of a burglary, the burglars themselves in addition to some helpful tips on how to prevent a break in.

 

Crime Facts

  1. A burglary happens every 40 seconds in the UK
  2. Around 75% of burglars use a door of which 3% were open
  3. Every year around 1 Million burglaries are reported, meaning there are probably many more which were never reported.
  4. According to a Victim Support survey 1 in 4 victims have been burgled more than once.
  5. 23% of burglaries happen during the night.
  6. The majority of burglaries are not planned and are committed by opportunistic thieves.
  7. Approximately 57% of burglaries occur when the home is occupied.
  8. A Halifax survey found that around 1/3 of people who have an alarm, rarely activate it.
  9. Burglaries have been in decline since the 1990s.
  10. The Police only solve 1 in 10 murders according to The Sun Newspaper. As 17,000 front line police officers have been cut in the last 6 years. And over the same period, of the 493,257 burglaries reported to the Metropolitan police only 8% were solved.

Who is Burgled

  • The biggest victims of burglaries are single parent families living in urban or suburban areas.
  • The second biggest victims of burglaries are the elderly.

Who burglars

  • 88% of burglars are male
  • 6% of burglars are females
  • 6% of burglaries are committed by both a male and female offender
  • Approximately half of burglars are known to the victim, the other half are total strangers.
  • The average age of a burglar is between 16-24 with 16% being of school age.

 

How much it costs

The average cost of a burglary is estimated to be £2,833, this includes fixing any damage and replacing the stolen items.

The most stolen items are

  1. Cash – Cash is obviously of no surprise, hiding your cash in a heavy duty safe is a sound idea. Not only will they not be able to break into a heavy duty safe but they will not be able to escape with it either.
  2. Jewellery – Jewellery is of high value and can be sold relatively easily.
  3. Electronics such as Tvs, Radios and game consoles, phones and tablets.
  4. Power tools, such as drills, chains saws, hedge trimmers grinders etc as they are relatively expensive items and relatively easy to sell on.
  5. Alcohol and prescription drugs – Many burglars are drug addicts and steal to feed their habit. This includes stealing drugs and alcohol.
  6. YOUR IDENTITY, burglars are increasingly looking to steal your identity, with this they can purchase items online take our loans all in your name.

 

How to protect your home

  1. Ensure you have high security locks on your front and back doors.
  2. It sounds obvious but lock both of your doors and windows when leaving your home. The majority of break ins occur through an open door or window.
  3. Double lock your doors at night. If you have a UPVC door with a letter box, thieves can easily slip through a metal wire and turn the door handle letting their self in. If you double lock the door with your keys this will prevent such intruders.
  4. Alarms are a very effective way to ensure your home is secure, when you are not occupying the home, as long as you ensure you activate the alarm as almost 1/3 of people fail to.
  5. Ensure that a qualified locksmith attends to your locks so that they are

 

 

Moving to a New Home?

It is widely considered that moving home is a very stressful time with many tasks to organise and complete.

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You have two options to tackle this and the first is to do the job yourself and the second is to hire some help.

If you want to do this on your own, you should make a list of tasks that need completing and set about prioritising these.

You will most likely have a lot of things tucked away that you forgot about especially in places like lofts and under the stairs. You will need to separate all of your items in to separate piles of what you wish to take with you, what you can recycle and what is waste that is either broken or no longer useable. For the waste and non-useable items you may need the assistance of a local rubbish collectors to take it away and recycle.

Measure the larger items around the home that you wish to take as this will be important as you will need transport to accommodate these and you don’t want a vehicle too small.

As you will not want to risk injury, having as many hand to help will not only speed things up but will ease the workload.

If you live in the capital, you should search for a London man with van to help you with your house move which will speed things up for you and will allow you to concentrate on other things.

Why Use a Junk Collection Firm

As a UK business it is the responsibility of the owner to store away and manage the business waste in a responsible manner keeping to UK law.

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Businesses owners are encouraged to keep the amount of waste that they produce down and re-use and recycle as much as possible. This will help the environment in the future save space in landfills and keep costs down.

You will need to use a business specialist waste disposal firm to effectively remove and recycle everything. You will not be able to use garden waste clearance company that only deals with things that are produced by an average home.

As a company to help reduce the amount that you that you need to dispose of it will save you money. You could try to have a paperless business where electrical communication is used instead of paper and printing. By doing this, you will enhance your companies reputation by being more eco friendly than maybe your competitors.

The professional company will give you a transfer note when work is complete so you will have a record that you passed everything on to a company that will deal with it in a legal and environmentally friendly way.

You will also need to organise the containers so you can store everything safely and out of harms way. You will be able to get this from the waste disposal firm if they provide this service which would be easier just to deal with one company. If the company does not provide this or their containers are not suitable then you will need to use a third party.
You can watch the YouTube video below for more tips on how to reclcle.

Would a Memory Foam Pillow Suit You?

Having a good night of rest is an essential part of staying healthy and fit, so you should invest in quality bedding and pillow if you can so you give yourself the best chance of sleeping as well as possible. By just swapping your pillow for something more comfortable you will instantly improve your sleep.

If you have some trouble breathing when sleeping or finding that your pillow gets too hot so you have to keep spinning round to cool down.

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One way that you can combat this is to purchase a bamboo pillow.

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If you think of bamboo you will most likely think of tall long green shoots and not associate it with a comfortable night’s sleep.

If you have an allergy problem, these pillows are great for you as they naturally repel dust mites and other irritations.

Bamboo pillows can also help people with snoring, lung problems and asthma.

They are made by using an outer cover which is made from bamboo based Viscose and filled with shredded memory foam. The outer cover is very strong and is much more durable than a normal pillow and lasts for a long time. This fiber is very light and breathable and ideal for warm climates.

The pillow as a whole will be slightly heavier than a regular one but will settle down in no time. They are also a little more expensive to buy but worth investing in.

Bamboo pillows also stay fresh because they mange to remove any odours naturally.

If you have purchased a bamboo pillow, it is recommended that you air it out before using as their can be a slight odour to it which will eventually disappear.

You can purchase bamboo pillows in the UK either online or in the nearest department store.

Why Choose Tiles

Tiles in the bathroom and toilet in your home are a very popular choice for a number of reasons. They come in many different shapes, sizes and colors so you will be able to get the exact look and feel that you want.

They are also easy to clean if used for flooring on a floor, rather than have carpet in a room that gets wet due to bath and shower water. You will be able to simply mop up and spills rather than have difficulty getting a carpet dry which could lead to a damp smell and damage to the carpet itself. If you have them on your walls you can just wipe them over with a clean cloth. You would have to check any cleaning product that you use to see if they are safe to use as you could damage your tiles if you just spray a random cleaning product on them, so double check first.

Tiles are versatile and can be used on wall and floors. The floor tiles are generally stronger due to the amount of people walking on them on a constant basis.

Materials that tiles are made from are generally slate, porcelain, marble and ceramic. These come in all different types of finish from smooth to rugged. Some are also spun so you have a rugged affect afterwards. Although mostly waterproof, you would need to purchase a waterproofing kit for shower areas so that dampness does not get in behind the tiles.

There are a number of quality Tile shops in London to look around and get an idea of what would suit your home best. It would be best to visit one to see face to face what you would be buying rather than just look at a picture on a screen or in a catalogue.

Do You Need a Probate Valuation Service

When someone passes away in most cases there is a will present that is a document that the deceased leaves behind  which states who exactly is entitle to an estate no matter what size big or small.

First a will must be found if one was written. Not everyone has one in the UK and it is estimated that only three out of then do. So if one is not available don’t be alarmed. Some wills are registered by it is not the Law in the UK to have this done.

If a will is not found, you can contact the family solicitor, if there is one to see if a document was registered. There are services online also to check if a will has been registered in a particular persons name.

If you do find one the on it there should be a named person who will be the executor and this person will be in charge of making sure that everything goes to plan and the right people get what they are officially entitled to. In some cases there will be more than one executor so it will be a joint operation.

Once the Executor of the will is established, then they must apply for a document for allow the to pass everything on.

If this person is you, you should be careful in your time of grief not to be overcharged for services that you may not need. It can be easy to get sucked in and pay over the odds.

In some cases you may need some help in the form of a london probate valuation service (replace london with your city or town) to help you get things organised.

For further advice on wills and the official procedure, visit the government site here for more.

Recycling for the Planets Future

If you reuse or recycle unwanted items, it will save you building up more waste in your bin to be taken away by your local rubbish collection service and help the environment a little.

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You maybe are used to just throwing stuff straight in the bin, but with now with the local councils in the UK providing separate containers for food waste, plastic and glass, it makes it easy for you to separate the recyclables from the things that cannot be re-used. so you can play your part and do your bit to reduce the damage done. Being a little careful can really make a difference and if every family in the UK done there bit, the country and planet as a whole will have a brighter future.

By recycling these items, it will save on resources and energy. You do not have to wait for your weekly / fortnightly collection date either. There are plenty of local centers and large containers around locally that you can take you plastic, glass and card to.

The government is promoting heavily the positive effects that this has and encouraging people to do as much as they can.

Some of the benefits are not using landfills, the increase in more jobs and reduction of pollution.

Landfills are basically big dumping sites that can produce toxins and gases that pollute the air and they also create a mess. These harmful substances also penetrate the ground and will take many years to disperse.

As more recycling is produced, the emergence of more companies to help with recycling will create employment for many people.

Away from the home, big companies are sharpening their environmental habits. Supermarkets are now charging for plastic bags to reduce the amount that go out of the store. Also paperless communication helps by using email and text rather that send physical letters that waste paper.

Author Bio: Andrew Charalambous is a spoke person for the environment and housing. He has more views on environmental issues at the following site, http://www.andrewcharalambous.com