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L’Equip Juicer Collection - Limitless Luscious Liquids

December 26th, 2008

The L’Equip Juicer range bowls one over with its quality, ease of use, and sleek styles. The company clearly doesn’t believe in producing ‘just another juicer’!

As far as centrifugal-ejection juicers go, the L’Equip Juicer Model 221 must rate as one of the very best. Apparently L’Equip agrees, as they are confident enough to add a 12 year warranty to the package!

The commercial-grade juicer has a powerful 3/4 HP motor. Every aspect of the craftsmanship is exceptional. Only durable stainless steel is good enough for the bowl, blade and basket.

The feeding chute is large enough to accommodate most fruit and vegetables without time-wasting preparation. The produce you can experiment with are endless. It includes carrots, spinach, beetroot, radish, parsley, cabbage, broccoli, kale, or any type of fruit, even soft textured melon.

Be adventurous! Create new taste-sensations with your own combinations.

If you are looking for virtually foam-free juice, the L’Equip juicer will give it to you smooth and clear. The relatively slow 3540 rpm’s of the juicer, also ensures that you have a rich, flavorful juice.

Most importantly, gushing from the L’Equip, will be a juice-stream of outstanding quality as far as nutrients are concerned.

L’Equip has even been so considerate as to add a unique bag clamping system or holder, which allows you to juice large quantities of produce, without emptying a pulp basket. Any plastic bag, such as a garbage bag, becomes a pulp receptacle by placing it between the clamps, and closing them tightly.

As if that isn’t enough, the user-friendly machine has an innovative design which eliminates clogging. The pulp is thrown upward and down through the rear of the juicer. The motor is computer controlled to automatically adjust the power as needed.

This truly is continuous juicing at its best.

With the exception of the motor base, all parts can be placed in the top rack of your dishwasher. Rinsing the components by hand, takes only a minute or two.

Also available is the L’Equip Juicer Mini Pulp Ejector Model 110.5 for smaller kitchens. If this is your first experience with juicing, the Mini model is a good place to start.

This stunning little juicer, just 11.5″ in height, has the same patented pulp ejection system as its big brother, and comes with a whopping 6 year warranty. The L’Equip Mini Juicer has been designed to prevent clogging.

The size of the feeding chute is a pleasant surprise. Again, you won’t need to spend too much of your time cutting veggies into small pieces. While you enjoy your juice, your dishwasher will be only too happy to clean the components of the Mini juicer.

Are you creative? Do you enjoy experimenting? If versatility in an appliance is important to you, you will fall in love with the L’Equip Juicer VISOR Natural Processor 509, with its six year warranty.

The VISOR features automatic pulp ejection and a built-in reverse to prevent clogging. The screens are durable stainless steel. A high juice yield, superb juice quality, minimal frothing, and quiet operation characterize this juicer.

The gentle masticating process of the VISOR, protects the delicate nutrients in the produce. As with all the L’Equip models, this juicer is easy to assemble. Even with the choice of accessories, it is cleaned without fuss. If you prefer, the components can be washed in the top rack of your dishwasher.

This single-gear masticating L’Equip juicer chews wheatgrass, fruit and vegetables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The feeding chute is an adequate 1.5″, enabling you to save time on preparation.

The added accessories equip it to function as a food processor. You can also use any of the 5 pasta nozzles to make oodles of noodles, exactly to your family’s taste.

The sweet toothed members of your family will no doubt approve of your choice. They will soon be indulging in frozen desserts, such as ice-cream and sorbet, chock-full of goodness in the form of fruits. With a L’Equip juicer, healthy CAN equal tasty!

To get you started, L’Equip includes a detailed owner’s manual, with instructions and 30 recipes.

Another must-have is the L’Equip Citrus Juicer Model 206. This great-looking, compact design will be a talking point in your kitchen. If there has ever been a juicer that rates a 10 on the cute scale, this is it! And it doesn’t just look good. Its performance will meet all your expectations.

This citrus juicer, with its stainless steel construction, has outstanding qualities. The speed of the stainless steel reamer cone and the pressure needed, is monitored and adjusted constantly by the computer controlled motor.

The automatic system switches on when pressure is applied on the fruit, and switches off when the fruit is lifted.

How about serving two cups of juice simultaneously? The L’Euip does it with ease, with its two cheeky spouts!

The motor has thermal protection to ensure safety and prevent overheating. The limited warranty is valid for a full 12 years. Cleaning is done in seconds. The stainless steel cone and tray can be popped into the dishwasher. A handy spout-brush is included. Rubber feet underneath the motor base of all L’Equip Juicers, reduce vibration and ‘walking’.

Any L’Equip Juicer deserves a place among the top ten. Choosing only one is sometimes not that easy…

For more information visit www.Best-Juicing.com

Ski Vacations for the Environmentally Aware Snowboarder

December 26th, 2008

Countless avid skiers will soon be looking for their ski gear and dashing forth seeking the deepest snow conditions.

And beyond question the impact from our carbon footprint will be roughly as far down the list of vacation to dos as a Christmas cracker after xmas.

Only last Christmas, a sluggish snow was in the headlines and holidaymakers were panic struck about the flecks of snow dissolving nearly as soon as they settled.

Holiday business Chalet1802, placed at the bottom of Monte Bianco in Chamonix in the French Alps, is one of the first autonomous firms to go carbon negative and afford skiers an environmentally friendly selection when organising their skiing trip.

Chalet1802 proprietor Lilah said: Last winter was quite a shock with the warmest wintertime in 55 years in France. Alpine skiing areas for example La Chavanette, La Chavanette and Araches-la-Frasse lacked clients.It was balmy and the snow did not last so much of the early season ski season in the Alps was patchy. We resolved to become carbon negative to assist in the preservation the snowboarding resort.

Lilah said: We are not trying to dictate to clients but we think it is crucial to give them the option without increasing the cost of the ski holiday. When the client book with us and holidays in our Chamonix ski chalet they can more than off-set their carbon footprint and we take in the added costs. Of course we still have a sauna and a hot tub - clients require lavishness but not at the expense of the environment, so we considered ways of decreasing the results of a guest driving over here for a holiday.”

The business have moreover linked up with organisation Climate Care, which tackles global warming by providing carbon dioxide deductions for individuals and firms.

For additional information on luxury chalets and carbon negative ski holidays offered by Chalet1802 visit www.chalet1802.co.uk.

Polarized Sun Glasses - Good Looks and Excellent View

December 24th, 2008

If you’re the type of person who spends a lot of time outdoors engaging in activities like skiing, fishing, or golfing, one of the most important elements of your gear would be your sun glasses. But if you’re already a seasoned outdoors type of person, you should know that not just any type of sun glasses will do. You need to use polarized sun glasses, especially if the day is extra bright and sunny and you find yourself squinting because of the glare caused by sunlight.

Some people get headaches or even migraines when they are subjected to too much glare. This can be prevented by wearing polarized sun glasses, which are essential in glare reduction. Basically, glare happens when certain light waves come in contact with a reflector (like snow or water) and bounce off parallel to each other. Wearing shades whose lenses are polarized is helpful because they block these kinds of light waves but let other kinds of light waves come through, so you are able to see clearly in bright light but without having to squint and without having to deal with that the headache-causing glare.

Polarized eyewear is great for activities like fishing, playing golf, or hanging out at the beach - basically in places where light bounces off a surface and comes off as glare. If you’ve ever gone fishing and have had to stare at the water for a long time, you’ll know how unpleasant this glare can be. Even just hanging out at the beach or by a poolside on a sunny day and seeing the light playing on the water produces the same effect. So does looking at snow without the protection of sunglasses. Wearing sun glasses that have polarized lenses would help a person enjoy these activities more. Even driving a motor vehicle on a sunny day would be better if a person was wearing polarized shades; glare would be reduced and driving would become safer.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because sun glasses have dark lenses, they are automatically effective at glare reduction - they’re not. The lenses have to undergo a special process where they are given a special coating so that they filter unwanted light. And even though they prevent harmful light waves from getting to your eyes, don’t worry about having the quality of your vision compromised. Colors will still stay true and natural, and images will still be crystal clear. In addition, you will get the added benefit of protecting your eyes from harmful ultraviolet A and B rays. Constant exposure to these rays over time can cause eye diseases like photokeratitis, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

And don’t think that just because these sun glasses are so functional that they will look clunky and unattractive. On the contrary, many of the most popular makers of sun glasses, such as Oakley, Ray-Ban, and Costa del Mar, offer polarized eyewear. Browse the selections of these brands and more and you will see that they come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. Manufacturers also offer specialized glare reduction sunglasses suited especially for a certain activity: fishing, motorcycling, skiing, and many others. Even high-end designers, such as Christian Dior, offer special polarized sun glasses: the lenses are detachable - you only have to remove the regular lenses, snap on the polarized lenses, and you’re good to go. Sure, they may cost quite a bit, but you’ll get quality workmanship and the guarantee that your eyes and vision will be protected from UV light and glare.

One of the pluses of wearing this type of sun glasses is that they can be worn by virtually anyone for any kind of activity that involves the outdoors and where glare reduction is desired. It doesn’t necessarily have to be sports. Like I mentioned earlier, polarized sun glasses are good even for just driving a car. You can also wear them when you leave your office building on a bright day to meet someone for lunch. And you can most definitely put them on while hanging out and sipping coffee at a sidewalk café while watching the people go by (the glare that comes off of the pavement will be reduced, making people-watching more enjoyable). So if you’re planning to go outside on a bright, sunny day, it would be best if you brought along a pair of polarized sun glasses. The day will still be bright, but you won’t get a headache because of it.

Adjustable Bed is a Wise Addition to Any Home

December 23rd, 2008

If you’ve ever wondered why a bed is flat and your body isn’t, you’ve probably considered the idea of being one of the many owners of an adjustable bed. There are many advantages that come with an adjustable bed that you just can’t get with any other type of bed on the market today. With the help of a remote control, you can literally change the shape of the bed to your most desired position, as well as eliminate the pressure points while you sleep, read, watch a good movie surf, the web via your laptop or just enjoy a fantastic relaxation session.

Although an adjustable bed can be heavier than a regular bed, and maybe a little more expensive, the comfort level you can attain will definately be worth it. To some, it just doesn’t make sense that we, as people, regularly sleep on a flat surface. Our legs are curved and the human spine is also curved, so by sleeping on a flat bed, we don’t always get the proper rest we deserve, and increase the chances of waking up with aches and pains due to pressure points. You can drastically reduce these problems with a good quality memory foam mattress, and even more so with an adjustable bed armed with a latex foam mattress or viscoelastic foam mattress.

There are many companies out there offering you multiple options when it comes to a top quality adjustable bed for your home. Some examples may include names that may be familiar to you such as, Craftmatic, Simmons, Adjust-A-Bed and RoyalPedic. An Electric bed is a great way to improve the way you feel everyday, due to an excellent night’s sleep night after night for many years to come, so when you shop around for one, you want to make sure the product is durable and comes with a good warranty. You may also want to look at models with tempurature control, and a built in massager, for that extra added comfort and convenience. Think of how great it would be to have a bed that conforms to the shape of your body no matter what you are doing in bed, and provide you with a level of sleep quality and relaxation you never imagined was possible.

SIMPLE INTERIOR DESIGN TIPS

December 23rd, 2008

A modern home owner today enjoys a lot of freedom when it comes to how they design the interiors of their homes. The philosophy of design is very much in-sync with a postmodern world view where rules and regulations are thrown out the window in favor of an almost anything-goes approach. But beware: even in chaos you will find order.

Before you begin ask yourself two questions: 1. What do I want to improve? 2. What is my interior design budget?

Your interior design options can range from small to large and from inexpensive to very expensive.

You may be able to solve the problem of your lounge room with a splash of colorful pillows and a strategically hung mirror or you may need something more drastic like a complete change of wall color with a feature wall to boot.

The important thing is to be able to pinpoint exactly what is not working for you now. Is it really the color of your walls? Or would a framed poster and showcase light fighting do the trick? Is it really your drab furniture? Or would a brightly colored throw rug and pillows make the dramatic change you are looking for?

In order to answer these questions you need to step into your room and imagine you are expecting a new friend to visit. What would this person see? How would you feel you could better impress this person? Then always try to answer your ideas with the smallest possible changes first rather than the most drastic.

Color is one of the best ways to create the illusion you want. Adding color to your interior design need not be drastic (as in wall painting or new furniture) but easy and something you can do in a day. Instead of painting a wall, hang a mirror, clock, shelves or piece of artwork. Instead of buying a new coffee table, decorate your existing one with books, candles and a large bouquet of freshly cut flowers.

The most important rule of successful interior design is the rule of simplicity.

Chicken Rearing 101 - How Not to Raise Chickens

December 21st, 2008

Chick: A hatchling

Capon: A castrated male used for meat. (How much could that yield?)

Pullet: A female chicken under one year old.

Hen: A female chicken over one year of age

Rooster: A male chicken over one year of age.

Raising Chickens for the first time can be intimidating. When I first called the Feed Shop, I was trying to sound like a pro. I asked, “Do you sell pullets?” “Yes”, the man replied. “Are they all females?” It’s been an uphill battle ever since.

Pullet parenthood is an much of an adventure as child rearing, only with more feces per pound of body weight. However, I’ve been reading quite a bit on poultry matters. (Yes, my coolness just turned over in its grave.) So if I am correct and I am quite certain I am not, here is how chicken rearin’ goes.

Go to your local feed store and purchase $10.00 worth of chicks and $50 worth of food and supplies. Don’t forget the water dispensers. Buying the metal ones, never plastic is always advised. I have yet to see a metal one.

Next, place the chicks somewhere sheltered, like a bedroom closet. Toss in some highly flammable straw or wood shavings and promptly dangle a glowing heat lamp just above them. Note to self: Update homeowner’s policy.

For the next several weeks feed them 3 lbs of food per day and remove 4 lbs of sh*t per day from the closet. Despite all logic the birds get bigger. As the adult feathers grow in be sure to clip one of their wings. That is one per bird, not just one wing total. If clipping is done late chicks will nest in your toilet. This is a bad thing.

Clipping can be accomplished by tossing your scissors and your body into the heaping mound of chicks, poop and straw. Grab a wiggling screeching bird from the bile pile. Restrain it with one hand. Stretch the wing out with your second hand. Clip off 50% of the wings outer ten feathers with your third hand.

As the birds grow adjust the heat light temperature down by one degree per day. No, this is not actually possible. That’s not my point. You start at 100 degrees for hatchlings then continue down by one degree per day until your bedroom is a minimum of 3 degrees cooler than the spring blizzard outside your window.

Once you have frozen your ear to your semi-cannibalistic down pillow and the chicks have grown their adult feathers, they can be moved outside to the coop. I estimate the initial closet rearing stage to have taken five years.

Before the move, experience the Joy of Wing Clipping one more time. Feather clipping never works the first time. No one knows why. Still, after all the hassle you probably don’t want them to fly the coop in under sixty seconds. Of course, if you’re like me, by this time you may be inclined to pack them each a lunch and leave a stack of Greyhound tickets by the open coop gate.

Regarding habitat construction: Hen houses and chicken coops are a competitive art form. There are a myriad of web sites showing off architectural designs from Chicken Chateaus to Bird Bordellos. The meticulous craftsmanship makes my own home look like - well - like a chicken coop.

Always fashionable, I went with a shabby chic motif for my coop. The nesting boxes are an eclectic mix of stolen milk crates affixed to the wall by anything in arms reach. As for the coop itself, there is a gift for tight chicken wire, which eludes me. Quite frankly, my first attempt at a coop looks like Dr. Seuss dropped a hit of acid, blasted some Jefferson Starship and rolled around on the wire with every Who in Whoville. I think I’ll keep it.

Inferior design aside, I ultimately learned a thing or two. The nesting boxes are supposed to be up off the ground. That is correct. For those of you keeping score you just spent two weeks cutting back the birds flight feathers only to hang their houses in the sky. It’s just sick.

Higher than the nest boxes, you are to build a roost. This is where the birds crap at night so they do not crap on your breakfast eggs. Of course the roost is usually OVER the nesting boxes, so whatever you do, don’t use those perforated plastic milk crates.

For young birds maintain a heat light in the hen house. Then on cooler nights an animal with a brain the size of an bulimic toe nail clipping will make the conscious decision to forgo your nest boxes, bypass the instinctual roost and leap into a tanning bed.

And finally there is the feed regime. I asked several experts and read up on feeding as well. Make sure to give your chickens, starter formula, mash, growth formula, start & grow, brood formula, grit, no grit, scraps, no scraps, goat placenta, nothing suggested on the internet, tetramyaicn, no antibiotics, medicated starter, non-medicated starter and never ever switch in-between.

I may not be Queen of the Coop yet, but I’m working on it. Though I am still a zoologist and I still know Birds 101. Here are two myths I can help with. First, you do not need a rooster to get eggs. Most folk, especially those who have never owned chickens, will advise you on chickens. Each will insist you need a rooster for a while to do his manly duties, then you can slip him in the pot. As appealing as this concept is, your pot is a separate issue.

Roosters are only needed to make fertile eggs. Hens are all that is needed to make breakfast eggs. Fertile eggs are just peachy if raising chicks was such a joy the first time you want to repeat the whole freakin’ process. In addition there is always the risk of breaking a fertilized egg open and finding a 50% formed chick fetus hitting your hot skillet. Yum! Years of therapy will follow.

To keep it straight in your mind consider this: You are going about your life. Suddenly massive balls of calcium start stacking up inside your abdomen. Are you going to hold on to them just because you have not had sex lately?

The second bird myth is totally unrelated so I thought I would mention it. Penguins occur in nature from the Equator on Southward. That is down to the Antarctica, not the Arctic! No, they do not hang out with Polar Bears who live in the Arctic. No, you did not see them when you worked in Alaska, in the Arctic. Those were puffins. No, I am not sorry you look stupid to all those folks you told penguin tales to.

Yes, some penguin species even reside on the Galapagos Islands at the equator (Cold weather would kill them), not floating around on icebergs - and not in the Arctic! Yes, I realize my eggs are not all in one basket. Delusional, close-minded people who insist you need a rooster to fertilize your penguin eggs so polar bears won’t loose their food supply drove me crazy!

The preceding was an excerpt from the scathingly wicked satire Bitch Unleashed: The Harsh Realities of Goin’ Country. A free e-book copy of Bitch Unleashed is available on Nola Kelsey’s web site at www.NolaKelsey.com.

Thick Mick’s Curriculum Vitae.

December 21st, 2008

When I was born, I nearly died!

The vet said that I was too thick for the average pelvis, whatever that is.

My schoolteacher (bless her), always said that if I had two brains, I’d be twice as thick.
Not half as smart!

Anyway, I think of it as a compliment.

Granted, my head is a bit on the big side and the thickness of my skull is about an inch, but it never had an adverse effect on my ability to study the social habits of puppies and indigenous hedgehogs.

My hands are also a little on the large side. This did affect my dreams to become a pianist, a neurosurgeon, and a transvestite, but little else. I may well achieve all three dreams, as dreams are make believe and can be pharmacologically induced, what ever that is as well.

My feet are kinda clumsy as well but that is likely to be due to the fact that my small toes are larger than my “big” ones. I must wear my left shoe on my right foot, but that comes easy to me. And always did!

I do admit some confusion though, when it comes to the second shoe and foot.
What harm. No big deal.

Ok, I do have a funny shaped arse, but so do many people and I even have a pup with a puzzling posterior.

Dates can be difficult, and prunes can be pleasant.

My knob has a twist on it, but a twist is better than a turn.

My nose does give me problems all right, but if I had smaller fingers, it wouldn’t. It is much the same as my backside in that respect!

Education was never a problem, in dreams or in fact. I always thought of it as a pass-time for people who were stupid to begin with.

Romance in my life is a bit limited, simply because I don’t know what it is, or where to get it.

Money! I always had money because I inherited a pig farm. I don’t run it however, and don’t see the point in getting covered in excrement and porcine snot when I can manage both, without any pigs.
I live in a trailer, and enjoy a minimalist environment, and don’t have the space anyway.
I love Indian food, Russian Vodka, cotton burkas, the absence of Art and the occasional hirsutophile, with or without “jelly babies”.

Musically, I just love whistling and underarm acoustics in concert, and when possible.

My ideal partner was typically female with a classical education, no sense of smell, a tolerance for her own insomnia (which they seem to develop), and some mastery with a loofah.
I fear though, that such partners are a dying breed, and I may not meet any more of them.
However, I will settle for anyone bereft of the above qualities, except the sense of smell caveat.

If I had to live my life again, I’d do so without the curried fries of the 1980’s and with better ear maintenance during the 1960’s. The rest, was perfect!

About the Author

Thick Mick is an “expert” columnist with www.TheTrivialTimes.com
Please forgive him his dimentia as someone had to be the first to suffer a nut allergy.

Procure Cheap Camping Gear on the Web

December 18th, 2008

Camping outdoors has gained much reputation throughout the years to be a complete alternative from your usual demanding life. Some days away from chaotic timetable provides much enjoyment & amusement selection than any other vacation plan. If you intend to have a camping break this winter then it is recommended that you try and find the best of camping tools to carry with for the utmost comfortable camping experience.

Outdoor camping gear come in the form of camping tables camping lanterns camping clothing etc. As the camping sites selected are often wide-ranging so are the camping tools that are needed for particular jobs. Some people prefer to go camping in the plains, whilst some go in the mountain areas, some in fields and some in woods. This means that the camping accessories needed will depend on the place you have chosen to camp in.

To enjoy the fun & excitement absolutely, it?s very important to carry camping gear that you will need during your camping vacation. There are many hikers and campers who enjoy to camp and find out the most extreme parts of the world. Therefore the camping needs differ from person to person.

Thus before going camping outdoors it is necessary that you procure the equipment that you will need. To locate the best camping tools its better to locate a cheap camping equipment store & request the equipment you want to carry along. The light weight tents, portable camping stoves, handy weightless chairs, disposable utensils, sleeping bags, hiking boots, light fabric weightless clothes and other camping accessories can be obtained online at the highest budget prices. It is good to carry camping kit that is light so as to provide you as much freedom whilst trekking & hiking.

Many brands of camping gear are not cheap to obtain and can be paid for only when you have a very big budget. Thus you ought to make a list of items that you cannot do without whilst camping. Depending upon how regularly you go for camping, renting camping equipment is a wise option. Otherwise if you are a camping nut then having a collection of your own camping tools is worthwhile. Have a superb camping experience this summer by keeping all your camping needs toned up. Buy camping equipment online today via Sportswear-Equipment.com.

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Wall Art in Prato

December 17th, 2008

Wall Art is a luxury 4 star hotel in Prato, located in Viale della Repubblica 4-8

Aparthotel, residence, convention center, art gallery, book shop, restaurant, and bar all in one place, in Prato: this is Wallart.
A system of spaces to promote and exploit the creative synergy between business, art, history and metropolitan events.
A multifunctional center that gives to and receives from the city, a place to meet and to live, and naturally to work and do business. An environment to promote spontaneous happenings.

HOTEL
Our rooms and suites are spacious and bright. Fully sound-proofed, they are complete with air-conditioning and central heating. Equipped to suit every need, the rooms include a direct telephone line, mini-bar, safe, hairdryer and free fast internet connection.
American breakfast buffet.

APARTMENTS
Our apartments are up to 80 square meters, and offer guests complete freedom, by maximizing both comfort and practicality. They offer various solutions to every need during one’s stay in town. The apartments are tastefully furnished, and complete with every comfort, so that guests can feel at home, without having to sacrifice their dynamic lifestyle. Each living room is equipped with free fast internet connection. Reception available 24 hours a day.
With attention to detail and refined designs, our structure offers hotel services combined with real apartments:
linen change
room service
reception, secretarial and porter services

Wallart is in Prato, in the heart of Tuscany and is conveniently connected to all other areas of interest in this most beautiful region of Italy. With just a 10 minute walk, the historical center, train, and taxi stations can all be reached.

By Car
Autostrada A1 Milano Napoli - exit Calenzano / Autostrada A11 Firenze Pisa Nord - exit Prato est

By Train
The central train station of Prato is on the main Rome – Florence – Bologna line. Trains depart and arrive from Florence every half hour. The station is just a 10 minute walk (or even shorter taxi ride) from Wallart.

By Plane to Florence Airport
The Florence Airport connects to cities throughout Italy and to the main hubs throughout Europe. It can be reached within 20 minutes by taxi from Wallart.

By Plane to Pisa Airport
The airport can be reached by train from the central station of Florence.

Planning a trip to Italy? The top 3 destinations in Italy are Rome, Venice and Florence; for example, in order to make it easy to find an hotel in Rome, you can have a look at our advanced search. Simple as 1-2-3, the same method can be applied to find guided tours in Naples, or to compare price for different hotels in Palermo, from bed and breakfast to Hotels.

Chairs - what to choose

December 15th, 2008

They say that form follows function, and that’s never more true
than when it comes to chairs design. Over the year, the simple
block on which to seat yourself has taken on design changes and
elements to suit any specific chair for particular purposes.
There are chairs for lounging, chairs for working, chairs for
dining, chairs for feeding baby in and chairs for just about any
purpose you can imagine. Take a look at the particular design
specifics that go into suiting a chair for a particular
task.

Dining
chairs

Kitchen and dining room chairs are the most common chairs made
and most households have at least four of them. Generally, they
have four legs, a seat and a back. The seat is most often 16
inches above the ground - the median height for comfort. The
back is set at nearly right angles to the seat to encourage an
upright posture - most comfortable for eating.

Easy Chairs

Easy chairs are designed for comfortable sitting for extended
periods of time. Most often, the seat is designed to slant
backward slightly and take some of the weight off the posterior,
distributing it to the lower back. Easy chairs are often
upholstered, but one common easy chair design, the Adirondack
chair, is plain wood designed to encourage comfortable lounging
without cushioning.

Task Chairs

Task chairs are designed to encourage the worker to sit in a
particular posture that is best for the task to be accomplished.
Most modern task chairs are ergonomically designed to allow long
periods of being seated without placing undue strain on the
lower back, upper back or legs. Often, task chairs have a lumbar
support to make sitting more comfortable.

Lounge chairs

Lounge chairs are designed for - what else? Lounging, of course.
The backs may be designed to recline, and they often have an
extended seat to allow the legs to be lifted and supported
comfortably. The chaise lounge is a typical lounge chair.

Stacking and folding chairs

Stacking and folding chairs were designed to make storage of
extra seating easy. They are often designed to fit easily into
each other when stacked to make it easy to store and stack a
number of chairs one on top of the other. The most common of
these are the ubiquitous plastic and metal bucket chairs with
u-shaped legs that fit over each other to allow easy
stacking.

Office
(or executive) chairs

Office chairs, particularly executive chairs, are a cross
between easy chairs and task chairs. Most are ergonomically
designed to make being seated for long periods of time
comfortable. They are often padded, and covered with a material
that reduces heat and friction. Body contour is taken into
account, and the seat is often adjustable in both height and
angle to allow the chair to be individually tailored for comfort
by each user.

Novelty chairs

Every once in a while, a new wave of novelty chairs catches the
public fancy. Many of these end up outliving their trendiness to
become standards in the chairs industry. Among those that have
been popular in the last 30 years are beanbag chairs, inflatable
chairs, papasan chairs and directors chairs.