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The Panasonic EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair is the subject of this product review. Panasonic is an electronics company and has a massage chair line. The EP-1273KL is a midrange model. The midrange is the $2,000 to $3,000 price range for massage chairs. Let us take a look at some of the advanced features for the Panasonic EP-1273KL shiatsu massage chair.

The massage chair industry is an interesting group of companies. There are giant conglomerates like Panasonic and Sanyo; and others more industry specific like Omega and Human Touch. And like weeds in many gardens, a lot of companies peddling junk which you need to avoid. A good hurdle to pass is to see if the company has retail distribution. With Panasonic there is not need to worry as they will back up their warranty.

Out of the box warranty coverage for the EP-1273KL massage chair is basic by industry standards. Of course for additional expense, you may and should purchase the extended warranty which will bring you up to other manufacturers standard coverage. Without the extended warranty, Panasonic covers has very basic coverage. The EP 1273 is covered with 1 year parts, 1 Year shipping, 1 year labor, and 1 year in-home technician service.

Almost everyone’s favorite subject about massage chairs is how they look. The Panasonic does OK in this regard, but it looks a bit sterile for the general public. At least that is the comment we get a lot. This massage chair seems targeted to health professionals with its neo-industrial design aesthetics. Not to take away from the chair, but just make sure you like the look of this chair. We actively encourage our suppliers to make chairs that fit in any room.

The Panasonics Swede-Atsu massage replicates the hands of a master masseuse. The sophisticated movements of fingers, thumbs and palm have been imitated in the Panasonic arsenal of massage chairs. Choose from 8 massage techniques which include Hawaiian, Shiatsu and Swedish to find the relief that is right for you. 3 manual courses let you choose specific target areas in your back. 15 minute timed auto programs include the following: Deep, Gentle, Shiatsu and Refresh

Air compression technology is advancing and Panasonic has included a calf air massage in the EP-1273. Target both the calf muscle and the feet. Gentle air pressure will squeeze, hold and release those areas. Get stretched out with the automatic leg rest with this massage chair recliner. Lower body muscles can be extended with the leg rest. The stretching function is built into the auto programs.

The EP-1273KL massage chair by Panasonic is a good value for its class. It provides a strong and thorough back massage and has a tension relieving lower body massage. One of the nice features of the Panasonic EP-1273KL is the dual-use ottoman with the built in stretch system. For this price range, there is not a massage chair that will have more than one position of stretch. Only drawback with the ottoman is there is no foot well. The user must bend their knees to position their feet to get a foot massage. Other than that the Panasonic EP-1273KL is a strong contender for shiatsu massage chairs in this mid-range class.

Moving can be such a daunting task, especially when you have a lot of belongings. You pack them up, the movers come get them, the movers move those items to your new home, and then you have to unpack the very things you had just packed. If there was only a better way, right? Well, until the technology for “packing robots” is developed, this is the only way in which packing is going to be done. But how about those things that the movers won’t move? What do you do with those things? Most of all, what items will they not move? These are great questions because some individuals are not prepared for the answers.

What they won’t move

Residential movers are pretty good about moving your belongings to your new home. However, there are some things you need to know before you start scrambling for the boxes and tape. Those things are what they won’t move. Those things are:

- Pets - If you have pets, you need to make arrangements to move them. Hopefully you’re not taping them up in boxes for the movers to move them. However, it is a federal regulation that prohibits them from being able to transport animals in their vans. That is why you must place your pet in a cage or carrier in your car and move your pet yourself.

- Plants - Not moving live plants is another thing that is federally regulated. There is an exception, though. That exception is if your destination is within 150 miles. If so, they can move them. Then again, you have to check with the movers and their individual policies.

- Flammable items - Moving companies cannot move anything flammable or combustible. That means you have to ensure that oil and gasoline are removed from lawn mowers, weed eaters, and other power equipment. They also cannot transport any type of fuel such as propane tanks, tiki torch oil, or gas cans.

- Hazardous chemicals - If you have pesticides or other items that can be considered hazardous, they are not able to move that either. Fertilizers and the such must not be placed within a moving van. This includes anything that is toxic. You must find another way to transport these items.

Not transporting these items are both for the safety of the moving company and to protect your belongings when their inside of the moving van. It is quite understandable why you do not want flammable items in the van with your clothing and your furniture. It is also understandable why you do not want your pet in the back of the van either. The environment is unsafe for your furry friend.

Things to note

Also make a note that transporting personal items should be done by you. This is in reference to essentials such as a change of clothes, medications, and toiletries if you are moving long distance or moving international. You also want to keep your valuables such as jewelry and family heirlooms with you. That way you know that they are safe by being able to keep track of them at all times.

You also need to read the small print in the agreement that is given to you by the moving company. Make sure you read everything that is given to you so that you know the restrictions and can accommodate those restrictions before moving day. That way you are prepared and you’re not running around looking for a solution that is probably packed away in an unknown box in the back of the moving truck.

Picking up the phone to call the local travel agent has changed over the last 10 years. Well, the phone is basically the same, but where it rings is different. Travel agents have closed their retail store and are now working at home.

Ten years ago, your local travel agent would do the searching for you. They’ve now gone home and are now work from home travel agents. The old store front travel agency is just a memory.

Home Travel Agencies, Certificate Programs, and Condo Reselling programs are the main options for a career from home in travel. Rhinelander, Wisconsin’s MOR Vacations has quickly become the front runner in the travel industry.

MOR Vacations is unique because they understand that to be successful as a business they must first recognize who’s doing the work. Yes, the affiliates. Or, as Johnny Bolton like to say “Imagine That, a sales company that has sales contests!”

The characteristics of MOR Vacations started with a great travel product, but was just the beginning. MOR Vacations management understands that having a great travel product is important, but having recognition, training, events, and the best web tools is important to a long term, successful business.

Jon King, owner of MOR Vacations is a 25 year veteran of the network marketing/ direct sales business as a web services provider and as you can imagine the internet tools, training and presence provided to MOR Vacations affiliates will be top of the line.

The MOR Vacations memberships are top of the line. You might even call them the Merdeces of travel membership. MOR Vacations offers: Over 5400 Resort Destinations, Vacation Condos upto 85% off, Last Minute Condo and pool home vacations starting at $149 for the week, Discounts at over 20,000 Hotels and Motels, Discounts on Cruises upto 50%, All inclusive vacations and tours at upto 50% discount, 50% off: Amusement theme parks, tourist attractions Golf, Skiing and snowboarding, Discount Car Rental and Motor Home Rental, Discounted Houseboat rental, And that’s not all.

Friendly people, like years ago when you’d call your local travel agency are there to assist you through MOR Vacations VIP Concierge Service. A 5% to 15% cash back program also comes with this upgrade to the MOR Vacations membership.

Many home travel agents are choosing to move to MOR Vacations because of the high commissions and product quality offered by MOR Vacations. Unique Sellling Proposition is why people choose to buy from you versus another company. MOR Vacations has Unique Selling Proposition and More

If you are looking to go on a family adventure but you do not want to travel too far, then Alaska may just be the best place for you. It is by far one of the most scenic states in America and thousands of tourists head there each year for its family friendly adventure activities.

Basically adventure holidays include anything that you would not usually do. It has to be something exciting and that will vary from individual to individual. It could be that you find sightseeing in a new country exciting, or perhaps you need to do something extreme such as bungee jumping? Whatever it is that you think would be an adventure, can be done in Alaska.

Why Not Try the Alaskan Grizzly Bear Adventure?

One particular adventure that can be experienced in Alaska is the “Alaskan Grizzly Bear Adventure”. Basically this involves watching some of the 30,000 grizzly bears that are found in Alaska. The grizzly bear has come a long way since the 1800’s when it was almost driven into extinction. Now Alaska currently has the largest population of the Grizzly bear and they are absolutely beautiful to watch.

However, if you do choose to go and lookout for grizzly bears then ensure that you do not go alone or even with the family. Whilst grizzly bears are beautiful, they are also incredibly dangerous and so you should only ever go to watch them with a guide. You can find both boat trips and small plane trips that can take you to see the bears and it really will provide you with a truly memorable experience. The children will love seeing the bears from the plane or the boat and it will give them something to talk about for the rest of the year.

Other Activities You Can Experience

If grizzly bear watching is not an activity that you want to partake in, then there are many other activities that you can try out. Camping is always a good family activity and so is fishing and hiking. Some people also love to try their hand at whitewater rafting too and the rush from that can be extremely thrilling. For any of these activities, make sure you have either a map or a guide so you don’t get lost.

Overall taking adventure tours in Alaska can help you to have the most memorable vacation that you have ever had. If you want to see what Alaska is really like before you actually decide upon a vacation there then it may be worth asking other people’s opinion if they have visited the State. They will be able to tell you all of the secrets that the state has to offer such as secret hideaway spots or secret activities which not many other people know about.

Whether you’re travelling internationally or domestically, travel insurance is an important but often overlooked part of your vacation, a quick and simple way of being covered for unforeseen costs.

Sickness, losing your baggage and belongings, a flight being cancelled or delayed, an overseas court are all things that can really spoil your travels. Travel insurance is designed to protect you (within reason) unforeseen complications that may arise on your journey. Whilst this is a necessity for any traveller, travel insurance cannot completely guard one from certain tragedies, for example, in extreme situations, death.

Travel insurance is provided for both individual persons and groups of persons and is one of the most variable kinds of insurance available in terms of price and cover.

In serious cases travel insurance will cover issues such as ‘repatriation’ which involves flying a patient back to their home country for medical care. In case of death, medical travel insurance will arrange for a victim’s body to be returned to its homeland and family. These examples are dire but without travel insurance to cover you, you could end up spending yourself (and possibly your extended family too) hundreds of thousands of dollars.

When purchasing travel insurance, it is important voice any doubts or misunderstandings to avoid disappointment in case a claim needs to be made. Travellers need not be misinformed about their travel insurance as every policy should be supplemented with policy wording to outline and detail exactly what the travel insurance purchased will and will not cover. This policy wording will back up any claim you make, so long as your case is valid and deserving of cover. Do not allow the thought of buying travel insurance to daunt you. One often hears of or reads about cases where travellers have been ‘cheated’ out of money that they believe is rightfully owed to them for a claim they have made but your travel insurance can be completely in your control. Some travellers lose their travel insurance claims due to small and unfortunately overlooked factors. For example, travel insurance can not be claimed on if a police report is not obtained by the traveller at the scene of the crime to back up a case of theft. Without a police report, there is no proof of theft.

Whether travelling on work or vacation, do yourself a favour and familiarise yourself with the prospect of travel insurance. If you just take one step at a time you can avoid wasting money and being informed means you can avoid losing money.

The best gas mileage cars include the Toyota Prius hybrid. However, they also include a few surprises, vehicles that may not come to mind when we think top fuel efficiency.

With gas prices soaring to all-time highs, and very little relief in sight, there are very few alternatives to ease the strain on our wallets. We can drive less, find ways to improve our gas mileage and go further for the same amount of money, or look for alternatives such as hybrids or even bio diesel.

The best gas mileage cars also happen to be new models. Unfortunately, it defeats the purpose of saving money on gas if we have to spend even more money buying a brand new car.

Toyota’s $21,100 Prius hybrid is currently the Number One performer, with an EPA estimated 42 miles per gallon. Just below the Prius is the Mini Cooper, Honda’s Civic hybrid, and the Toyota Corolla. Interestingly, the Toyota Ultima is one of the Top 10 as well.

It isn’t surprising that Toyota’s Prius is the top gas mileage car, however some at the top of the list actually are quite surprising.

The price for a barrel of oil probably isn’t going to settle down in the very near future. As a result, the price for a gallon of gas will probably remain pretty volatile, and continue going up. About the only upside is that we’ve had to learn to conserve energy.

While the price of gas continues to rise, we can do the things that improve our overall gas mileage. If it isn’t possible to drive the best gas mileage car, we should make an effort to keep our tires properly inflated, tires and brakes in alignment, and our engines tuned up regularly.

Travel insurance is designed to cover you when things go wrong and problems arise during your travels. Travel insurance is not so much an optional extra as an integral part of any break. Travel Insurance is just as essential as your sunglasses, toiletries and camera when you’re heading off on holiday. Travel insurance is a way to offer yourself peace of mind and minimise the considerable financial risks of travelling. Travel insurance is insurance that is intended to cover your medical expenses, financial losses (such as money invested in non-refundable pre-payments), and other losses incurred while travelling, either within your own country, or in other countries. Travel insurance is priced as a percentage of trip costs, and typically ranges from 4 to 8%.

Your insurance provider will adjust your travel insurance policy in compliance with your requests and potential risks you might face during your trip. Travel insurance for a couple will be cheaper than for two single adults, and cover for a family with children under 18 is not usually much more expensive than cover for a couple. Insurance brokers have contacts with a wide range of travel insurance companies and might be able to assist you in finding the appropriate travel insurance. Insurance policies and their provisions usually become valid as of the moment of payment which means that you can buy your policy online at the last minute, for instance, at the airport before you board your flight.

Some things you may not know about travel insurance include the fact that an insurance air travel policy covers you in your plane is involved in an accident, no matter what financial state the airline is in. There are also regular travel insurance companies out there that will insure you for adrenaline sports such as skiing and bungee jumping at very competitive rates.

Travel insurance is the ultimate tool to prepare for the unexpected on a trip abroad but bear in mind that most sections of your policy have limits on the amount the insurer will pay under that section.

Perhaps travel insurance is indeed a wise decision. There is no legal requirement for you to have insurance when you travel abroad but if you find yourself in a situation like that you’ll bless the day you took a policy out because travelling with no insurance puts you at serious risk which you might not be able to handle. The good news is, though, that travel insurance is getting cheaper.

Coffee has a long journey that it follows. Form the bean to the shelf, coffee will go through some amazing things to get to that final destination. You may take for granted that the coffee you buy off the shelf was some beans ground up from somewhere warm. However, there is much more to it than that. The process of collecting, roasting and grinding coffee beans is an art. It is complex and there are many variables. It should be taken very seriously. In fact, coffee is only second in value next to petroleum.

It all starts with the plant. There are literally hundreds of different types of coffee plants. They are grown all over the world and beans form different areas are different in flavor and appearance. Many are processed in a different manner too. In fact, some processing methods can create different coffee from the same type of bean. With all these variables it is easy to see why there are so many different types of coffee on the market. Most beans are hand picked. They are hand separates and sorted. Coffee beans actually grown in fruit. The fruit has to be removed through a soaking process. They are then dried in the sun. After they are dry, bad beans are separated out and the others are left to age.

Following the aging process the process of roasting begins. The beans are roasted at very high temperatures using special machines. They change color during the roasting process to become the familiar brown color. There are many different roasting techniques. After roasting the beans are packaged.

Beans can then be sold as whole beans or are sent to places where they will be ground. Grinding can be done in different ways and the method and amount of grinding will produce different types of roasts. Some are hand ground while others are ground by machine.

Of course the end result is brewing. You will do that at home or it will be done in a restaurant or shop. The brewing is the last step and there are many different methods of brewing as well. How one person brews their coffee could create a different taste than how someone else brews the same coffee. Additionally, serving it can be done in a variety of ways, as well.

Coffee is a very diverse product. There are so many variables to producing the different types of coffee, from the beans to the brewing. It is all about how the process is done. Yu can now easily see why coffee is such an art form and how it can be considered complex.

It can be along journey for the coffee bean to go from being picked in a field to ending up as your morning beverage. It is a long journey, but one full of many twists and turns that are different for each bean.

Those delicious puddings and those crunchy, sweet, absolutely delicious chocolate cookies maybe beckoning you to reach out and grab a handful but if you are on a weight loss program, that is exactly the thing you don’t want to do!

One little cookie won’t do much damage, eh? Well, did you realize that one little cookie a day for a month can add an extra pound to your weight? Well, the temptation of those mouth-watering treats and sumptuous dinners can be a little overwhelming at time, and here’s how you can keep yourself glued to your weight loss goals during the holiday season.

Never Skip Meals. This is the best formula to get you grouchy, feeling tired and hungry all the time. If you think skipping a few meals can make up for your intentions to splurge on those tasty holiday meals, you are dead wrong! What will be more likely to happen is it will turn you into a voracious eating monster during the festive season and end up feeling bloated and with a lot more calories than you could have do without if you weren’t so hungry.

Before going to the party get something to eat. It is a good idea to snack before the party, and select a high fiber meal. A high fiber diet will fill you up and make it less likely that you will binge on holiday treats.

Stay as far Away as Possible from the Buffet Table. Resisting those tasty looking dishes can be a real challenge and you don’t want to stimulate your senses in a negative way that may cause your willpower to be threatened unnecessarily. Choose a healthy helping of those foods you need-the salads the fruits and a snack or two and move away from the table as fast as you can. Get involved in a good engaging conversation, and soon you’ll get your mind off food to be able to survive through those threatening times (to you weight loss program) and sail through the party with flying colors.

Consume a lot of water. Water is a great lubricant for your body to keep you hydrated during your weight loss program. In order to avoid hunger pangs, drink plenty of fluids to fill your stomach with liquid instead of food. Water will help rev up your metabolism, and will aid in flushing fats away.

Plenty of Exercise. Getting a lot of exercise is crucial to keep your metabolism geared up and the adrenalin going so that you won’t need to resort to food to get you feeling good. Choose an exercise that is fun and makes you feel good about yourself. The holiday season is simply not an excuse not to exercise!

This review will take an in-depth evaluation of the Human Touch HT-125 shiatsu massage chair. Human Touch is one of the largest massage chair companies and has the most comprehensive line on the market today. Human Touch is known for its realistic massage feeling in its massage chairs. The Human Touch HT-125 is a low range model in the $1,000 to $2,500 price range. This review will show some of the advanced features of the HT-125s shiatsu massage chair.

With more than 30 massage chair models at almost every price point. Human Touch has a wide range of offerings. You can find Human Touch massage chairs all across the country. Human Touch developed patents protecting their massage therapy technology. They are certainly an innovator, in a field of imitators in this industry. A patented item from Human Touch is the flipping ottoman. The flipping ottoman has a calf massager on one side and a flat cover on the other. Simply flip the ottoman when you do not want a massage and the chair looks like a regular.

What about the warranty coverage of the HT 125 massage chair? the HT 125 is covered for 3 years structure, 1 year parts, 90 days labor. In home service is available for an additional fee. Fees for in home service will cost you $225 for the first hour and $150 each additional hour. Better than having to pack and ship the massage chair. Human Touch is one of the biggest but warranty is a bit small. Human Touch does offer extended warranties.

To be perfectly honest, most massage chairs are unattractive. On the other hand, Human Touch has a striking design with the HT 125 massage chair. This executive looking chair is perched on its oblong base. The contemporary design enhances any room and with the flipping ottoman the HT 125 does not look like a massage chair!

The massage therapy provided by the Human Touch HT-125 massage chair recliner includes: partial roll, full roll, kneading, compression, percussion and kneading+percussion. The patented HT Technology is also included in the HT 125 for a realistic feeling massage. Human Touch studied the techniques used by professional massage therapists and replicated these movements with their HT techology. Choose from 3 automatic programs in the HT-125 and 6 manual massages in this shiatsu massage chair.

Use the leg rest of the HT-125 to massage your calves or feet. Flip the ottoman to expose the calf massager. Place your calves in and let it massage the calves. If you want to massage your feet, raise the footrest horizontally, bend your knees and place your feet in the leg rest. There is also a gentle stretch function built into the leg rest. Human Touch also includes a shoulder height adjustment in the HT-125 massage chair. Users can select from 3 shoulder positions for tall, medium, or short. For maximum comfort the rollers can be used in pinpoint mode to work specific spots on your back.

Human Touch builds some impressive shiatsu massage chairs and the HT-125 is no exception. This sleek looking executive looking chair can fit well in most any room. The nice feature is the leg rest. The user can flip the leg rest, so the leg wells are hidden from view. This avoids some of the aesthetic problems with many massage chairs. This is one of the better designed chairs in the Human Touch line up of massage chairs. The HT-125 shiatsu massage chair is a good value and provides a nice, soothing massage.