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A ceiling is the overhead surface or surfaces above a space, and the underside of a floor or a roof. Ceilings are often utilized to cover floor and roof construction. They have been favoured areas for decor from the earliest times: either in coating the flat surface, in featuring the structural members of roof or floor, or by treating it as a space for an allover pattern of relief.

Only a little is known of ancient Greek ceilings, but Roman ceilings were designed richly with relief and painting, as is evidenced within the vault soffits of Pompeian baths. During the Gothic period, the widespread trend to utilize structural elements decoratively then adapted to the creation of the beamed ceiling, for which huge cross-girders support smaller floor beams at right angles to them, beams and girders being richly chamfered and molded and usually painted in decorative colours.

In the Renaissance, ceiling design was moved to its highest peak of uniqueness and variety. Three options were further elaborated. The first was the coffered ceiling, in the delicate design of which the Italian Renaissance architects far outdid their Roman prototypes. Circular, square, octagonal, and L-shaped coffers were created, with their edges richly carved and the field of every coffer decorated with a rosette. The second type consisted of ceilings entirely or somewhat vaulted, commonly with arched intersections, with painted bands highlighting the architectural design and with pictures filling the rest of the space. The loggia of the Farnesina villa in Rome, decorated by Raphael and Giulio Romano, is a great demonstration of this. During the Baroque period, fantastic figures in heavy relief, scrolls, cartouches, and garlands were also brought in to decorate ceilings of this kind. The Pitti Palace in Florence and many French ceilings in the Louis XIV style show this. In the third form, which was especially iconic of Venice, the ceiling became a huge framed painting, like in the Doges’ Palace.

In modern day architecture ceilings may be split into two major classes — the suspended (or hung) ceiling and the exposed ceiling. With ceilings hung at a distance under the structural members, some architects have decided to conceal great amounts of mechanical and electrical equipment, such as electrical conduits, air-conditioning ducts, water pipes, sewage lines, and lighting fixtures. Most suspended ceilings feature a lightweight metal grid suspended from the structure by wires or rods to hold up plasterboard sheets or acoustical tiles.

Other architects, bringing out the aesthetic of the exposed structural system, take pleasure in revealing the mechanical and electrical equipment. Because of this inclination, some structural systems have been developed that have a deliberate power in themselves and make for admirable ceilings.

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Yorkeys Knob is Cairns’ best beach holiday location. Named after the rocky headland, which is its most prominent feature, this beachside community has a long, wide beach, lined with tropical palm trees. The suburb is completely self-contained; you don’t have to leave its confines to have a relaxing, indulgent seaside escape.

Unlike most other Cairns beaches, Yorkeys Knob has retained its authentic character. Favoured by locals, you will not find the usual array of cheap tourist traps in Yorkeys Knob. What you will find are friendly residents, beachside gardens complete with playgrounds and BBQs, an amazing beach, overlooking the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef, restaurants, cafes, a shopping centre, boat club, golf course, hair dresser and post office.

You may be surprised at the quality of dining available at Yorkeys Knob restaurants. Undoubtedly the biggest venue is the Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, which has the only undercover, outdoor deck overlooking the Coral Sea in Cairns. This provides the perfect place to relax at the end of another day in paradise and enjoy a quiet drink, as you watch the sun set. Capable of seating 1,000, the Boat Club serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open seven days a week. It has EFTPOS, pokies, keno, a children’s playground, pool table and indoor and outdoor dining. There is also a courtesy coach service.

Krokodillos, on Varley Street, is renowned for its friendly hosts, fantastic menu and specials. Perfect for relaxed tropical dining or a romantic meal, Krokodillos has an excellent beer, wine and kroktail menu, serving it up seven nights a week for Yorkeys Knob restaurant and catering needs.

Fancy a round of golf? Half Moon Bay Golf Course is a tight par 70, all weather course overlooking the Coral Sea, with a backdrop of towering, rainforest covered mountains. The club is membership based, but visitors are always welcome.

Cruising into Cairns? Moor your boat at Yorkeys Knob Half Moon Bay Marina. Right next to Yorkeys Knob Boating Club and arguably the heart of this beachside suburb, Half Moon Bay Marina has 200 berths available for weekly, monthly and yearly rental. Ranging from 10-30m in size, the berths are supplied water and power through Comsen units at this pontoon-style marina.

Not enough action for you? Yorkeys Knob is Cairns’ kite surfing destination! Between April and November, Yorkeys Knob beach receives strong south-east trade winds, bringing the boys (and girls!) out to play with their boards and sails. If you have never tried it before, kite surfing is the ultimate water sport and local instructor Chris Rose, provides Yorkeys Knob kite surfing lessons through his Kite Rite business.

Yorkeys Knob holiday accommodation is available for all budgets and tastes. From tropical resorts nestled amongst lush gardens, to absolute beachfront Yorkeys Knob holiday apartments, self-contained with everything you need for the perfect beachside escape. Come to Tropical North Queensland; enjoy the reef and rainforest and Cairns’ best beachside holiday at Yorkeys Knob holiday accommodation.

It is largely acknowledged that procuring holiday packages might create better value for money along with better planning.

For an era Thailand has brought great amounts of overseas holidaymakers looking for memorable breaks. Lately Phuket and Thailand have made a further boost in popularity for tourists to Asia. A break there will be a wonderful point for families, couples and tourists of all ages when they seek to escape it all and just relax in leisure or find something unique. Many international travelers are attracted to time off in Phuket and Thailand because in these countries you get a choice of relaxing and getting pampered, or going to the tourist attractions and enjoying the beaches. A holiday package to Phuket gives international travelers a chance to view more things than they normally would and with a friendlier fee than for all the entities were purchased individually.

When booking vacation packages you will be shown all kinds of travel itineraries and all itinerary info to be sure that your vacation occurs well. When choosing vacation accommodation, in Thailand, some tourists land on Phuket for their vacation destination. Phuket resorts offer a large choice of facilities and can offer dining choices, kids clubs and pampering spas. These resorts are often ideally located just by the beach or entertainment hot spots or even everything you could want! You can’t better Patong Beach for a lively nightlife experience at a placement made on the sea. Patong Beach is the choice vacation destination in Phuket and when sightseeing in Thailand it should definitely be visited for at least a day or two.

Not being ready with your travel information may be a serious issue for holidaymakers. Your time away can be enjoyed but if the accommodation does not match the perception then the whole holiday could become run aground right at the start. The better travel websites provide knowledge on Phuket holiday packages as well as links to procure vacation travel discounts. There are a variety of specials to purchase - these are meant on every action, choice and dollar value. Obviously, as people vary, it is too natural that people then will also have varying needs and holiday requirements as well. Packages are arranged for the best fees possible.

Phuket resorts, hotels and apartments provide a diverse range of accommodation types. With the top there are luxurious and super premium deals, all the way through to very accessible and less expensive options. It can be easy to find vacation accommodation on the web and choose the place that is the best for you. Value is of course one of the top determinants but does everyone decide on transportation and transfers, food and beverage decisions, room extras and resort facilities. This is the point where a vacation deal is of wonderful help. All the arranging has been done for you, all the extra odds and ends have been figured out and all the traveler needs to do is arrive and start their holiday.

Utilizing a travel agent to book your holiday deal gives the added help of local input. The safest occasions to go traveling when understanding the weather and climate, helping elude the most popular season of the year and accommodation that can be most appropriate for to the traveler are a job for the agent.

Holiday researchers should aim to find the best Phuket Holiday Packages on the web, from the most popular Phuket holiday resorts available. Some of the best holidays in Thailand begin with Patong Beach accommodation.

Marketing is one of the key drivers of business success and profits. Unfortunately many companies make common mistakes with their marketing. Here’s a few of these common mistakes.

Using institutional advertising
Institutional advertising is about branding and establishing what that brand stands for in the mind of the consumer. Most television advertising is institutional and it is often used by larger companies as a way of promoting their brand image. It doesn’t seek a response to a specific offer. For most businesses institutional advertising is a mistake. Far better to attempt to engage your prospects at an emotional level with a specific offer that solves their problem.

Chasing new customers at the expense of existing and past customers
Many customers leave you because of perceived indifference; not because you actually did something wrong, but because they think you didn’t appreciate their business. This could simply occur because you failed to stay in contact with them and someone made them another offer that they decided to go with. The trick is to stay in contact with your customers on a regular basis; seven times a year is a good number and much of this can be done using email. Promotional gifts like pens and mugs are a nice way of keeping in touch and saying: “Thank you for your business.”

Trying to achieve a goal with a one-shot campaign

Your prospects need to absorb a message between four and seven times before they will be convinced to try something new. No single marketing campaign can get this result unless the offer is exceedingly good.

If your budget is limited, focus on targeting a smaller group rather than a larger one. A classic example is direct mail. I have been guilty of sending out thousands of letters to everyone I know only to receive a poor response. A smarter thing would have been to select a smaller group and have a series of mailings.

Being tactical not strategic
Marketing is about strategy, to gain new customers, to have customers spend more money when they interact with you, to encourage customers to return and so on. The strategy is the message you are delivering and the action you want the customer to take. The tactics are the particular methods you use to deliver that message. Often people choose the tactics then the strategy: “Let’s do a brochure! Great idea” “What do we want it to say?”

Choosing a tactic before a strategy is like jumping in your car, pulling out of your driveway and then asking, “Where do I want to go?” If you are thinking strategy first, you would ask yourself what message you want to communicate and the action you’d like to take, then you would think about the right way to go about it,

Not being unique
Advertising is like wallpaper; most people know it is there but can’t recall specifically what it is. This is not good, especially when you consider that a marketing study discovered that only 20 per cent of people could describe the wallpaper in their own home. Let’s face it, it’s hard to stand out in a market when people can’t remember things they see every day.

Research suggests that people are exposed to between 4,000 and 9,000 advertisements daily. Seth Godin talks more about this in his book Purple Cow (a must-read for every marketer). If you want people to talk about you, be unique. This may simply involve identifying what you do best.

What is one of the best ways to make your business stand out? In some industries it is difficult to stand out. For example, commodity markets like petrol, electricity or building products. But regardless of what industry you are in, there is one way that will allow you to stand out in the marketplace. By choosing the thing you want to be known for, a unique selling proposition or unique buyer advantage, you can create a strong presence for your business. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done.

It is difficult for business owners to choose the thing that they want to be known for. It’s almost as if by saying “We offer the fastest deliveries”‘ you are saying that your quality is not good. But what if you think your quality is also worth mentioning?

Given the amount of advertising noise heard by customers and prospects on a daily basis, you are better off sticking with one message and repeating it over and over.

Take FedEx for example, they do many things right, but the only benefit they promote is speed : “When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight”. This is a fantastic marketing slogan that is single-minded. It doesn’t tell you that they offer great value. It doesn’t tell you that their staff are the friendliest. It tells you that they are fast. By adding another four qualities, it would only dilute their message.

The key to choosing something to be known for is to emphasise your strengths. There will be things that you are really good at and things that you are okay at, learn to accept this and focus on your strengths. You can never be all things to all people, so focus on the prospects that you are likely to convert into customers and fulfil the needs that are important to them.

Keeping in contact with customers and prospects is a marketing strategy that many companies neglect. What better way to say thanks for your business, than promotional gifts? Promotional pens and promotional mugs are an excellent way of thanking your customers and keeping your name top of mind.

Pregnancy is an exciting time; however it is also a challenging time in terms of health. Changes in hormones mean many women face various health issues including oral health issues, but as with other issues these can be managed effectively. How you look after your teeth and gums now can affect your baby’s health as well as your own.

Before pregnancy

Whether you are pregnant or not, everyone should maintain good oral hygiene. It is important to have a daily routine of care established so you have a good foundation.

Brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Use dental floss to clean between the teeth where a toothbrush can’t reach. Just these simple steps will ensure that plaque, bacteria and food remnants do not build up.

Also, visit your dentist regularly - if you are pregnant or suspect you might be it is important to inform your dentist as it may affect the type of care necessary for you.

During Pregnancy

There are many common oral health issues that pregnant women face. Again, simple steps can be taken to deal with each issue.

1. Plaque and gingivitis

When you are pregnant, hormonal changes may lead to an increase in the amount of plaque on your teeth. If plaque isn’t removed, it can cause gingivitis and even gum disease. Symptoms include swelling of the gums.

Some pregnant women suffer from ‘pregnant gingivitis’, with the condition most likely to appear in the second trimester. Here, hormonal changes induce bleeding in the gums despite the best possible hygiene measures. Your dentist can identify this. Gums usually revert to normal after the baby is born.

If not treated, gingivitis can develop into a more severe form of gum disease such as periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection of the gum tissue that supports a person’s tooth, where the bacteria start to move deeper and thrive in the gap between the gum and the tooth causing the attachment of the tooth and its supporting tissue to break down. If identified, this must be treated as a matter of urgency as gum disease had been linked to premature birth and low birth-weight babies.

2. Morning sickness

If you suffer from morning sickness and vomiting, the acid from your stomach contents has the potential to dissolve some of the tooth enamel, increasing your risk of acid erosion and dental decay.

To avoid damage to your teeth, don’t brush the ’softened’ tooth enamel if you have just vomited; wait at least half an hour. Rinse your mouth immediately with water, then smear some fluoride toothpaste or tooth mousse paste (available from your dentist) on to your teeth or use a fluoride mouthrinse.

3. Gagging

This can sometimes occur when brushing your teeth. If you feel sick, try to concentrate on your breathing while cleaning your back teeth. Alternatively, you may need to brush without toothpaste. A fluoride mouthrinse can be used after brushing.

4. Cravings

Cravings themselves are not a health issue but if you are frequently snacking on high carbohydrate foods, you may risk getting dental caries (decay). Try to vary the snacks you are eating and choose foods low in sugar, fat and salt but high in fibre. In addition, drink lots of water and milk.

Keys to maintaining good oral health

In addition to being aware of these specific issues, it is important to keep up with your oral hygiene routine of brushing twice daily, flossing and using a high fluoride mouthrinse and toothpaste.

You should also take care of your teeth and prevent dental decay by using fluoridated tap water for drinking and cooking.

Again it is important to keep visiting your dentist regularly to monitor your oral health. Your dentist will also be able to clean your teeth thoroughly of any plaque build up.

Your Babies oral health

Mothers-to-be can also directly affect the oral health of their babies. For example, babies begin to develop their teeth and bones in the fourth month of pregnancy. The calcium and phosphorus they need to do this comes from what you eat and, if necessary, from your bones. Your baby will need even more of these minerals when you are seven to nine months pregnant

The best way to obtain these minerals is through the intake of dairy products or, if you are difficulty consuming the recommended amount, your doctor may recommend calcium supplements. The recommended daily intake of calcium for pregnant women is 1,100mg during pregnancy and 1,200mg during breastfeeding. Also speak to your dentist about dental care for your new baby.

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