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There was a time when shopping was considered a girly past time. It was too girly, some would say, that a guy wouldn’t be caught dead standing behind a register, sifting through his purchases for the day. Accompanying a girlfriend do her shopping was the conventional excuse. But it wont work if caught alone, or worst, by the girlfriend and her friends. Just the sheer thought of it still send shivers down my spine. In this day and age, however, when everything is practically bordering on universal acceptance, men who seriously take the time to go out and buy clothes that would look good on them may be called metrosexual. And you know what that means: once it has a name, you can’t hide from it.

If you’re a guy, you are either one or you aren’t. By living a metrosexual lifestyle, you acknowledge the need to be fashionable. Otherwise, you stick with the plain and the moldy hiking boots, or simply don’t care. But no matter how hard people pray that their male loved ones would transform from clueless caterpillars into designer-savvy, pink-embracing, pattern-intoxicated He-butterflies, sometimes it just can’t be done. Strapping lads have a tendency to be couture-deviant. The less coordinated the wardrobe is, the more of a man’s man we end up to be. However, there is a hefty line that exists between braced rawness and having an open mind to fashion; a gray area of self-preservation intertwined with the desire to please one’s wife, girlfriend, and/or mother. It can actually be good, if you just allow it to happen. And the first step in embracing masculine fabulousness is online shopping.

It might have not hit some people yet but buying couture is, indeed, just a mouse-click away. It’s shopping made easy, really. Shopping in the privacy of your own home or office can actually start you off in expanding your wardrobe. For uncomplicated shopping, you may want to visit sites such as www.urbanoutfitters.com. They have a pretty good collection of metrosexual essentials with branded apparel and updated cuts. For instance, they have the very classic BDg Bootccut Vintage Jeans marked at only $49 a pair. But looking into other options could also broaden your horizons. As soon as you’ve picked out the kind of jeans that you want, the site would also suggest shirts and accessories that would go well with your choice of trousers. After clicking on the BDg Bootccut Vintage Jeans, for example, it prompted me to check out the Fink Vintage Contrast Stripe Polo ($34 each), the Supalife Stripe Hoodie ($58 each), and the *Diesel Jeans* Canvas Messenger Bag ($130 each). And all of them have the potential to make the outfit work.

Some might think buying goods online is just financial suicide, but that isn’t always the case. The idea of shopping online excites me more when I don’t have to dole out that much money to buy what I want. This is where discount shopping comes in. I, for one, do most of my online shopping at www.mysimon.com where you can find almost anything on sale; from electronics to baby clothes. I find it very efficient especially when I am working around a tight budget. Under every category, you would be able to find an item that belongs to a specific price range. Once you click on an item, it will automatically direct you to the online store that sells it and you can place your order right then and there. For shirts and tops, for example, you can view bargains that cost only $10 or lower, like a long-sleeved dress shirts at $9.99 a pop and silk neckties to match ($9.95 each). Who said shopping online was only for the loaded? Other price ranges include $10-$20, $20-$30, and so on.

You can do all of these without even getting up from your chair and therein lies the beauty of it. All you need is a decent computer, a credit card with no outstanding debt, and a little faith for you to enjoy a liberating make-over frenzy. Discount shopping online is more than convenient and cost-efficient; it’s the perfect solution to all your shopping woes.

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In my experience, bed and breakfasts are one of the best ways of experiencing a new place. In many cases the rates can be quite reasonable although there is an increasing number of high end luxury bed and breakfasts and inns, many of whom may end up charging several hundred dollars per night as well. At some of the more budget-oriented B&Bs you can get a simple, yet usually comfortable room, often with unique d

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Firstly, it is important to understand a little about the location of the source. The Dead Sea has a unique climate which has been shown to offer excellent natural treatment for many health problems.

The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth, over 400 metres below sea level located between Israel and Jordan, the region has a dense air rich in bromine and other elements which filters and limits the ultraviolet B radiation from the sun, reducing the danger of sunburn and allowing longer exposure to the sun’s rays. The thick atmospheric pressure is also associated with an increase in oxygen - 5 per cent richer than air at sea level and 10 per cent higher than the air in Jerusalem, only a two hour drive away.

The water in the Dead Sea contains 345 grams of mineral salts per liter and is approximately ten times higher in saline than ocean water and enriched by hydrogen sulfide gas. For this reason no plant or animal can survive in the water and bathers are able to float in the sea. The major salts are magnesium, sodium, potassium and calcium.

The benefits of being in the water are legendary. Calcium clarifies the skin surface and relieves pain; sodium balances the pH of the skin; chlorine is a natural antiseptic that boosts the skin’s protective layer and reduces swelling; magnesium enhances functioning of skin metabolism, facilitates breathing and protects against allergies; bromine is a muscle relaxant; potassium regulates the body’s water balance; iodine improves thyroid health and cell metabolism; sulphur detoxifies and stimulates the metabolism.

It is known, by many people who live in Israel that those who arrive too ill to venture into the sea often improve just by breathing in the air. Often they can go into the water in a matter of days.

Health funds in Denmark, Germany and other European Countries now offer incentives to its members who wish to visit the area within Israel and Jordan. This has resulted in the subsidizing for people suffering from both Psoriasis and other skin conditions.

If Health Insurance companies can be considering full or partial coverage of treatment at the Dead Sea for relief and treatment of skin disorders, then it seems fair to assume that the use of products manufactured from the Mud and minerals of the Dead Sea also has its benefits.

For additional information on Dead Sea hotels in Israel visit www.hotels-israel-jerusalem.com and for Dead Sea hotels in Jordan visit www.hotels-jordan.com

Paul Keene has been living in Israel since 1999. His occupation is managing several hotel and travel websites for Israel hotels and Jordan hotels.

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