Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Crystal Herbs Flower Essence Shop

Angel Essences  ,,Each of the essences in this set of twenty Angel Essences creates a bridge between your everyday world and that of the Angelic Realms, linking you into their web of light and higher consciousness. The Angels will work with you through their essence to help you bring the positive qualities that they embody deeper into your awareness, bringing transformation and higher awareness. Call on them for inspiration, illumination and guidance as you take these beautiful essences.

Chakra Essences,,This powerful set of combinations offers you the opportunity to work at a deep level with the issues and patterns of each of the chakras that most affect our physical, mental and emotional well being. The ten combinations in this set each contain a carefully selected mixture of flower, gem & crystal essences designed to open and balance each chakra as well as working with the issues that are most predominantly held within it.

Bach Flower Essences,,Bach Flower Remedies are a wonderful resource that can help everyone to achieve greater balance and harmony in their lives in a simple, natural & effective way.

Karmic Flower Essences,The Karmic Essences are a powerful set of essences that can help to open the inner doorways and take you straight to the heart of an issue, promoting a swift release of any unconscious belief pattern that is holding you back.

Archangel & Ascended Master,Each of the essences in this set is vibrationally attuned to the consciousness of a particular Archangel or Ascended Master. Like doorways into a higher dimension these essences will help you to link more easily with the web of light and higher consciousness of the Spiritual Hierarchy. Use them as a point of focus to ask for inspiration, help and guidance to unfold your own spiritual journey

Rose Collection Essences,The Rose Essences and Rose Combinations in this set have each been chosen for their ability to help us release all that is not love within our hearts. The consciousness of the heart is one of balance and unity and brings the gifts of inner peace, serenity, connection and unconditional love. The Rose Essences & Combinations offer you a unique opportunity to heal your heart and to expand  your ability to live in love.

Platonic Solid & WellBeing Essences, Wellbeing Combinations are the new name for the five Combinations for Self Treatment which we did not include in the Divine Harmony Essences. These combinations are long time favourites with many of our customers and will continue to be available under their new name.

Inner Child Essences,Healing the inner child helps us develop a more positive personality, balanced emotions and greater spiritual connection, as well as creating powerful soul growth. Shimara has created these 36 beautiful flower & gem essence combinations to facilitate the healing of your Inner Child and to help you return to the radiance of your pure, true self. There is also a set of Divination cards to accompany this set.

Light Body Essences,The Rainbow Light Body Essences are very high frequency, finely tuned clearing and activation tools designed to assist in the development of our Light Body or Mer Ka Ba. Each of the essences in this set was created by a unique process resulting in a set of twelve very powerful essences that provide exactly the support we need now as we seek to assimilate higher & higher frequencies of Light into our physical and energetic systems.

Single Flower Essences,Here you can find the many different single Flower Essences that are available from Crystal Herbs. They can be taken individually or mixed into combinations to provide more focused help. This extensive collection of Flower Essences is a wonderful resource for anyone who enjoys creating their own unique combinations.

Single Gem Essences,Here you can find the many different single Gem & Crystal Essences that are available from Crystal Herbs. They can be taken individually or mixed into combinations to provide more focused help. This extensive collection of Gem & Crystal Essences is a wonderful resource for anyone who enjoys creating their own unique combinations.

NEW SURFING CONTEST
===================
The Top 2 Surfers for the Month of October Will Get 2 Weeks
First Page Views Starting Noverber 1.

NEW REFERRAL CONTEST CHANGES
=======================

Get 5 Active Members In Your Downline and Get A F.ree PRO2
Upgrade (1:1 Ratio)

Get 10 Active Members in Your Downline and Get A Fr.ee PRO3
Upgrade (1:2 Ratio)

PLUS TONS OF EXTRA CREDITS:

You Get 500 URL and 2000 Banner Credits For Each Referral,
plus bonus credits to 4 levels deep!

Don\'t Believe The Power Of Referrals?

HERE\'S AN EXAMPLE:
Member 15 Has Referred 9 Active Members and Promoted His
Aff Links On His Blogs.

Look At His Stats After Receiving Thousands of
Page Views To Date.
Hits Available 53608
Banner Impr 15000
Surfed Total 327
Active Yes
Surf Ratio 1 : 1

(Previous Referrals Count - Everybody Wins!)

http://www.goodnewsforall.com/maxtraffic/freeupgrades/?r=3
http://www.goodnewsforall.com/maxtraffic/delivers/?r=3
http://www.goodnewsforall.com/maxtraffic/Auto/?r=3
http://www.goodnewsforall.com/exchange/?r=3

Crystal Herbs Flower Essence Shop

Angel Essences  ,,Each of the essences in this set of twenty Angel Essences creates a bridge between your everyday world and that of the Angelic Realms, linking you into their web of light and higher consciousness. The Angels will work with you through their essence to help you bring the positive qualities that they embody deeper into your awareness, bringing transformation and higher awareness. Call on them for inspiration, illumination and guidance as you take these beautiful essences.

Chakra Essences,,This powerful set of combinations offers you the opportunity to work at a deep level with the issues and patterns of each of the chakras that most affect our physical, mental and emotional well being. The ten combinations in this set each contain a carefully selected mixture of flower, gem & crystal essences designed to open and balance each chakra as well as working with the issues that are most predominantly held within it.

Bach Flower Essences,,Bach Flower Remedies are a wonderful resource that can help everyone to achieve greater balance and harmony in their lives in a simple, natural & effective way.

Karmic Flower Essences,The Karmic Essences are a powerful set of essences that can help to open the inner doorways and take you straight to the heart of an issue, promoting a swift release of any unconscious belief pattern that is holding you back.

Archangel & Ascended Master,Each of the essences in this set is vibrationally attuned to the consciousness of a particular Archangel or Ascended Master. Like doorways into a higher dimension these essences will help you to link more easily with the web of light and higher consciousness of the Spiritual Hierarchy. Use them as a point of focus to ask for inspiration, help and guidance to unfold your own spiritual journey

Rose Collection Essences,The Rose Essences and Rose Combinations in this set have each been chosen for their ability to help us release all that is not love within our hearts. The consciousness of the heart is one of balance and unity and brings the gifts of inner peace, serenity, connection and unconditional love. The Rose Essences & Combinations offer you a unique opportunity to heal your heart and to expand  your ability to live in love.

Platonic Solid & WellBeing Essences, Wellbeing Combinations are the new name for the five Combinations for Self Treatment which we did not include in the Divine Harmony Essences. These combinations are long time favourites with many of our customers and will continue to be available under their new name.

Inner Child Essences,Healing the inner child helps us develop a more positive personality, balanced emotions and greater spiritual connection, as well as creating powerful soul growth. Shimara has created these 36 beautiful flower & gem essence combinations to facilitate the healing of your Inner Child and to help you return to the radiance of your pure, true self. There is also a set of Divination cards to accompany this set.

Light Body Essences,The Rainbow Light Body Essences are very high frequency, finely tuned clearing and activation tools designed to assist in the development of our Light Body or Mer Ka Ba. Each of the essences in this set was created by a unique process resulting in a set of twelve very powerful essences that provide exactly the support we need now as we seek to assimilate higher & higher frequencies of Light into our physical and energetic systems.

Single Flower Essences,Here you can find the many different single Flower Essences that are available from Crystal Herbs. They can be taken individually or mixed into combinations to provide more focused help. This extensive collection of Flower Essences is a wonderful resource for anyone who enjoys creating their own unique combinations.

Single Gem Essences,Here you can find the many different single Gem & Crystal Essences that are available from Crystal Herbs. They can be taken individually or mixed into combinations to provide more focused help. This extensive collection of Gem & Crystal Essences is a wonderful resource for anyone who enjoys creating their own unique combinations.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.
David Brinkley

How to Maintain a Mountain Bike

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Here is some advice to help you keep your mountain bike in peak condition - it is a good idea to try to follow these steps after every ride. The article covers the whole bike from saddle to brakes, to help you methodically follow through the checks. The whole process should take about 35 - 40 minutes, once you are familiar with it.

Steps

1. Remove accessories on the top of the handlebar. This includes the lights, bell, etc. If your bike has V brakes, release the brake [cables]. [Starting with the front brake], push the two brake calipers into the rim of the wheel to release the tension from the cable. Then lift the brake cable up out of the retaining clip and repeat with the rear brake cable.
   
2. Turn the bike upside-down. To protect your grips and saddle, lay out an old towel or something similar on the ground (or fork out the hundred bucks or so for a repair stand). Standing beside your bike, lean over it and grip the frame with your hands - one hand on the down tube at the front and the other hand on the seat post at the rear of the frame. Then lift up the bike and turn it over.
   
   • Alternate method: Hang the bike from the saddle. To protect the underside of your saddle, pad the tree branch, rafter, etc. Hanging the bike right-side-up is a better method as the chain sits in a specific location due to gravity pulling it down.
     
   • Another Alternate Method: String it up. Hang the bike from a balcony by stringing rope around the handle bars, up to the balcony, and down around the seat stay.
     
   
   
3. Remove the wheels. Open the quick release lever on the front wheel axle and lift the wheel out. Remove the rear wheel - open the quick release and, as you lift up the wheel, ease the rear cassette housing out of the dérailleur mechanism (the part with the two cogs).
   
4. Clean the drive system. Using the brush and some soapy water, start by cleaning the rear derailleur, working the brush into all the moving parts.
   
   • Turn the pedals to move the chain round and, holding a wet soapy rag around the chain on the rear derailleur, give it a good wash down.
     
   • Use the brush with plenty of water to clean the chain ring (the front cog where the pedals attach). Then give it a wipe down with a dry cloth.
     
   • Taking a wet rag, wash the pedals and then wash the cranks (the bars that hold the pedals on).
     
   • Finally, clean the front gear mechanism, working the rag into all the moving parts to clean them thoroughly.
     
   
   
5. Wash the underside. Start by washing the front forks with a rag and soapy water, wiping them dry with a cloth as you go. In the same way, clean the centre and rear of the frame.
   
   • Wash the handlebars with a soapy rag, paying particular attention to the brake lever and gear assembly.
     
   • Using a damp rag, wash the top tube or crossbar, making sure to clean under the brake and gear cables that run down its length.
     
   • Finally, clean the underside of the saddle.
     
   
   
6. Wash and remount the wheels. Take a wet rag and start by cleaning the rims of the front wheel. Give the spokes a wash-down and clean the axle. If you have a disk brake system, use a degreaser, such as muck off or white lightning to clean the disc's.
   
   • Drop the front wheel back into the forks and tighten the quick release - not too tight, not too loose. When you have tightened the lever to the correct pressure, the quick release will leave a mark on your palm for a few seconds. If you need to adjust the tension of the quick release, turn the nut on the far side of the axle clockwise to tighten it, or anticlockwise for less tension.
     
   • Take the rear wheel and clean the rims, spokes, axle and rear disk rotor if you have one, as you did with the front wheel.
     
   • Clean the gear cassette on the rear wheel carefully. Use the lever end of the bike brush to remove any stones between the teeth, then work the brush into the cogs, using plenty of soapy water. This will remove any build-up of lubricant or dirt.
     
   • Drop the rear wheel back into the frame, easing the gear cassette back into the derailleur assembly. Tighten the quick release.
     
   
   
7. Check the wheels. Spin each wheel, making sure it turns freely and that you can see that it's straight (true). As the wheel rotates, hold your fingers against the rims, to feel if there are any dents or knocks on either side.
   
   • If you have disc brakes, also check both sides of the rotors on each wheel for true. Make sure it looks smooth and straight. Do not touch the rotor.
     
   • If you have V brakes, watch the wheel while it's spinning, to make sure that the brake blocks do not make contact with the rims.
     
   • Check the spokes by turning the front wheel slowly and letting your hand fall over each spoke as the wheel rotates. Every spoke should feel taut but if one feels sloppy, it will need tightening.
     
   • While the bike is still upside down, check the tire pressure and that both tires are in good condition. If you find any major damage, replace the tire before your next ride.
     
   
   
8. Check the drive system. Check both pedals by spinning them, making sure that they turn freely and that there is no noise or grinding from worn bearings. If there is, you'll need to replace the bottom bracket.
   
   • Turn a pedal to rotate the crank and listen out for any noise or signs of wear from the bottom bracket (the assembly that holds the cranks and chain ring in place). If you find any, it will need further maintenance.
     
   • Check the front gear mechanism. Turn the pedal and move the chain up and down the gears using the gear lever. You're looking and listening for signs of snagging, which happen when the mechanism is misaligned and needs adjusting. Do a similar check with the rear derailleur and gear cogs.
     
   
   
9. Wash the topside of bike. Stand by your bike and grab the frame with both hands as you did before to turn your bike back up the right way. Then lean the bike against a wall.
   
   • Using a clean rag and soapy water, wash the handlebars and the headset (the part where the handlebars meet the frame). Take care to clean well around the brake and gear levers. Wash the tops of the forks on the front wheel and, if you have front shocks, give the seals a good wipe down.
     
   • Moving to the centre of the bike, clean the down tube and the top tube or crossbar.
     
   • Open the quick release to remove the saddle. Wash the saddle tube and the seat post on the frame, then remount the saddle, tighten the quick release and give the saddle a wipe over.
     
   • Finally, clean the seat stays (the two tubes that join the seat post to the rear axle) and wash around the bottom bracket.
     
   
   
10. Check the brakes. Test your brakes by standing in front of your bike, holding the handlebars. Apply the front brake and pull the bike towards you. The front wheel should not move at all and if you continue to pull, the rear wheel should lift up off the ground; otherwise, the brake will need adjusting.
    
    • Do the same test with the back brake. When the brake is applied, the rear wheel shouldn't turn round and if you keep pulling, it should skid. If not, the rear brake will need adjusting.
      
    • Also, look at the brake levers - the brakes should start to grip at about 1/3 pull. The levers should not touch the handlebars. If they do, your brakes need adjusting.
      
    • If you have disc brakes, check that they are in good condition by standing in front of the bike and looking down inside the disk brake caliper (the bit that fits around the brake rotor). Apply the front brake and you should see both brake pads move across equally to clamp the rotor. If they don't, this indicates a problem. Repeat the above test with the rear disk brake, standing where you can see down into the rear caliper.
      
    • If you have V brakes, check the brake blocks for signs of wear. They should be free of graphite build-up, and the grooves in the pad should be deep; otherwise, they'll need replacing.
      
    • With V brakes, also check both brake cables for signs of wear or fraying. Start at the brake levers on the handlebars. Follow the cables along the top tube, then check the other end of both cables where they meet the brake calipers. If you find any signs of wear or fraying in your brake cables, they will need replacing.
      
    
    
11. Check the headset. Stand beside your bike, and holding the headset with your left hand, apply the front brake with your right hand and rock the bike back and forth. Make sure you cannot feel any slack or hear any knocking in the headset. If you can, your headset will need adjusting.
    
12. Lubricate the drive system. Place some rags over the rear wheel rims underneath the derailleur, to catch any oil drips.
    
    • Rotate the pedal anticlockwise to move the chain around. Holding the spray lubricant vertically, spray the chain for a few seconds as it passes over the rear gear cogs.
      
    • Moving the chain with the pedal, spray the teeth on the inside of the chain ring near the cranks. Rotate the pedal again and finally, lube the outside of the chain ring in the same way.
      
    
    
13. Check the lights. Now reattach the lights and any other accessories you took off. Turn the front light on, making sure the light is bright, then do the same check with the back light.
    

Video

Tips

• Attach a bike tool kit on your bike for every time you ride - it could save you a whole lot of time and frustration. Items should include: A bike specific multi-tool, an extra tube (store in an old sock to use the sock to work on your bike to keep your hands clean), tire levers, and a CO2 inflater if you don't have a pump.
  
• To fix any problems with your wheels, you need specialist equipment, so visit your local bike shop for professional maintenance.
  
• Try using a leaf blower on low setting (if available) in conjunction with a dry cloth to remove excess water after cleaning your bike, making sure your bike is secure before attempting this method.
  

Warnings

• If you ride your bike with a misaligned gear mechanism or derailleur, the chain can easily jump off the cogs.
  
• Never let your brake pads wear down to the point where they scrape the rims.
  
• Don't ride with dim lights - replace the batteries if necessary.
  
• Using water on many of the parts listed above is likely to cause rust.
  

Things You'll Need

• 1 bike-mounted tool bag
  
• 1 tyre (tire) lever set
  
• 2 replacement inner tubes
  
• 1 puncture kit
  
• 1 chain splitter
  
• few spare chain links
  
• 1 folding Allen wrench and screwdriver set
  
• 1 spoke adjuster
  
• 1 shock pump
  
• 1 spray bike lubricant
  
• 1 bucket of warm soapy water
  
• 1 combination bike brush
  
• 1 wet rag
  
• 1 dry cloth
  

Related wikiHows

• How to Fix a Broken Bicycle Chain
  
• How to Remove Bicycle Handlebar Grips
  
• How to Fix a Loose Bicycle Chain
  
• How to Unwobble a Bicycle Rim
  
• How to Lube a Bicycle Chain
  
• How to Build a Bicycle Cargo Trailer
  

Sources and Citations

• VideoJug A video detailing mountain bike maintenance. Source of some information on this page. Shared with permission.
  

Article provided by wikiHow, a wiki how-to manual. Please edit this article and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Maintain a Mountain Bike. All content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons license.

How to Be a Great Neighbor

from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Neighbors have rights towards us. Our actions towards our neighbors reflects our kind nature and our good morals. We should all know our duty towards our neighbors whether it is a neighbor at home or at work.

Steps

1. Show them a warm welcome and extend a helping hand. Show them you care by offering to mow the lawn, shovel snow, rake leaves, etc, etc.
   
2. Be kind to your neighbors and respect them. Do not trespass onto their property. This is disrespectful and illegal.
   
3. Visit your neighbors and bring them gifts on occasions.
   
4. If they need to borrow something from you, you should provide them with it when you can. Lend them rakes, your lawn mower, etc. Feel free to ask for it back when you need it. This will show them that you are a good neighbor and they will most likely lend something to you when you need it.
   
5. If they ask you for help you should help them. Do this especially if they are elderly or disabled.
   
6. If they fall into sadness you should ease their pain. Bring them food , call them, or just talk to them. Don't bother them too much though.
   
7. Kindly and respectably deal with them. Be nice even if something of theirs is bothering you. EX: Their grass is too long. Politely ask them if they can mow it, or offer to do it yourself. Don't bother them about it a lot.
   

Warnings

• Do not make fun of the way they live, talk, or dress!
  
• Do not throw your garbage in their yard
  
• Do not park your car in your neighbor's parking lot or on their grass
  

Things You'll Need

• Patience
  
• Tolerance
  

Related wikiHows

• How to Get over a Crush on Your Neighbor
  
• How to Get a Neighbor to Forgive You
  
• How to Walk Your Pet as a Good Neighbor
  
• How to Ask Your Neighbors to Be Less Noisy
  
• How to Keep Your Neighborhood Clean
  
• How to Deal With Your Neighbour's Unsightly Property
  

Article provided by wikiHow, a wiki how-to manual. Please edit this article and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Be a Great Neighbor. All content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons license.