<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833031806092425607</id><updated>2011-04-21T15:45:13.741-07:00</updated><title type='text'>matthewsalphen</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://matthewsalphen.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://matthewsalphen.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>matthewsalphen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14534224176848904312</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>121</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833031806092425607.post-2225141115251786483</id><published>2008-06-16T03:57:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T03:57:53.527-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Types of Bridezilla - Which One are You?</title><content type='html'>By Sandra Reid If youre spending a lot of time getting frustrated and angry with other people because they just dont understand how important this is to me, youve probably become a bridezilla. Bridezillas typically may come in two varieties:  the passive and the active. Passive bridezillas may use guilt to create action in other people. They pout, they cry, they get depressed. Passive bridezillas sigh and look bleak; they try to guilt trip other people into performing up to their internal standard of perfection. We heard a bridezilla recently in a bridal store. Daddy, she said wistfully. I sure wish I could be the prettiest bride ever. But thats okay. I know you and mom are doing your best. Yikes! Of course the brides father upped the budget and got her the dress she wanted. But the interaction wasnt fair. The father had been guilt tripped into going deeper into his pockets for the wedding. Looking back, will it have been worth it? Should she trade her fathers comfort for a particular wedding dress? By the way, if she had just gone a little further down the rack, she would have seen a nearly identical gown that fell inside her dads budget. The more famous bridezilla is of course the active variety. Active bridezillas use a false sense of power to compel people into doing what they want. Remember, this all comes from a driving need for perfection. The active bridezilla yells, demands and expects that everyone in her environment will put everything else in their lives aside and help her to achieve her perfect wedding. The active bridezilla has lost her ability to see that vendors have busy workloads, family members have lives of their own, and friends have only so many hours in any given day. Active bridezillas are likely to explode when something doesnt meet their idea of perfection. We overheard a bride in a bakery store one day. I dont know whats wrong with you people, she said furiously. I want my cake to have seven layers, not six! Was there a different way she could have handled this situation? Is there really any life-long consequence for having a cake with six layers instead of seven? Should everyone in the establishment have to deal with her explosion?  Bridezillas are powder kegs of emotion. Yes, being emotional during the wedding process is normal, but feeling like youre going to absolutely explode if a detail doesnt go your way is not. Remember, we do give brides some room for emotional roller- coastering; but basic manners and consideration for others still applies. Youre still not supposed to scream at other people, or guilt-trip them into doing something! Youre still expected to try to be kind and considerate (at least most of the time). Youre still expected to show respect and concern for others. So, sit down, take a breath and recover yourself.  You may need to confide in others your fears, overwhelm, sadnesses, excitement, pressure, or whatever else you are feeling along the way, so that it doesnt build up into being a bridezilla.  Keep communication channels open with your fianc, family and friends!     You may need to really make some effort every day to do some kind of stress and relaxation exercises.     Make sure you are taking care of yourself physically diet, exercise, and sleep.     Seek professional help if necessary -  sometimes it is! Make it okay.     And remember that perfection does not always equal happiness. Do the best you can and others will too.     Be Yourself This is your weddingyour beautiful commitment to another and youll want to enjoy it, savour it, and have great memories as much as you can! Sandra has dressed hundreds of brides in beautiful wedding gowns for many years and now works as a financial, life and wedding coach. She also has a background in Holistic Health and is the co-author of the book "The Relaxed and Radiant Bride" &lt;br /&gt;www.bestweddingcoach.com &lt;br /&gt;www.energylifesystems.com &lt;br /&gt;www.winningweddings.biz/cashrebatebridalregistry &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Co-author for this article is Mitta Vicki Wise&lt;br /&gt;Mitta has been in Holistic Health and stress management for many years and is the co-author of the book&lt;br /&gt;"The Relaxed &amp; Radiant Bride" Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sandra_Reid http://EzineArticles.com/?Types-of-Bridezilla---Which-One-are-You?&amp;id=403418 &lt;a href="http://seminars.velmira.com/moodle/user/view.php?id=21&amp;course=1"&gt;auto credit loans new loan bad credit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://dns2.cvcaroyals.org/moodle/user/view.php?id=440&amp;course=1"&gt;get a loan fast low payments&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://edu.flqio.org/user/view.php?id=2831&amp;course=1"&gt;sba loans fast georgia&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.australiacitycollege.edu.au/moodle2/user/view.php?id=1311&amp;course=1"&gt;bad credit personal loans&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6833031806092425607-2225141115251786483?l=matthewsalphen.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default/2225141115251786483'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default/2225141115251786483'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://matthewsalphen.blogspot.com/2008/06/types-of-bridezilla-which-one-are-you.html' title='Types of Bridezilla - Which One are You?'/><author><name>matthewsalphen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14534224176848904312</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833031806092425607.post-5716092900629495483</id><published>2008-06-12T03:11:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-12T03:11:41.869-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Salmon River Fishing: One of the Most Favored Fishing Destinations</title><content type='html'>By Milos Pesic Is salmon fishing your favorite outdoor activity? If not, you should try it one day. Those salmon fishing enthusiasts, who feel in love with this leisure interest, will always have time to pleasure themselves in one of the many salmon fishing destination in the country. You will know why more and more people are getting interested with salmon fishing once you tried it yourself. Have you seen pictures of salmon fishermen enjoying their catch? From the looks on the faces of those fishermen holding huge salmons, which they have caught themselves, you can tell that they might feel theyve won the lottery jackpot! In order to experience an extreme adventure of salmon fishing, choosing the right place to fish is the key. With that in mind, you might want to try Salmon River fishing. Salmon River in the state of New York is one of the premiere salmon and trout fishing destination in the east coast, if not in the country. Dont have experience on fishing, but curious to know how? Well, that was and never will be a problem in Salmon River fishing. Why? Salmon River has everything you wanted for, from lodging to Salmon River fishing gears, to souvenirs, to licenses, to fishing guides, and a lot more. It is the place where worries have no place, only adventure, fun and excitement! The shops are even very eager to give you some important information about fishing that you might not experience from other places. Another good thing about Salmon River fishing is that you can go fishing anytime of the year and anytime you feel like it. You dont have to wait certain time of year just to let your itching hands feel King or Coho salmon in the palms of your hands. For a total guided fishing activity, there is an online company called salmonriverfishing.com, which provides fishing adventure activity in Salmon River and Oswego River with the Bald Guide. Not only you get to fish, but also youll learn more than fishing itself, since your guide can teach you all there is to know about fishing. From the many years of experience, your Salmon River fishing guide will give you an opportunity to learn the techniques of catching fish and most importantly get some fund and fish, of course. Go for bigger ones, to keep the whole experience you will never forget. And, oh, dont you think that you are not the only one who can take pleasure in fishing. Since theres no law that says men are the only ones allowed to fish, therefore the whole family can go and join with you, too. This could be a good idea to strengthen the bond between each member of the family. Milos Pesic is an avid fisherman and owner of popular and comprehensive Salmon Fishing information site. For more articles and resources on Salmon Fishing related topics, Salmon Fishing equipment, tips and trips, visit his site at: =&gt;http://salmon-fishing.need-to-know.net Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Milos_Pesic http://EzineArticles.com/?Salmon-River-Fishing:-One-of-the-Most-Favored-Fishing-Destinations&amp;id=332212 &lt;a href="http://www.affiliate-guild.com/education/user/view.php?id=398&amp;course=1"&gt;dc bad credit lender&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://angelo.amphiltech.org/moodle/user/view.php?id=1274&amp;course=1"&gt;payday one&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.vle-yorks.co.uk/leas/bfd/addingham/user/view.php?id=109&amp;course=1"&gt;fast cash online&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://project.alinari.it/moodle//user/view.php?id=1846&amp;course=1"&gt;pogo payday frecell cheats&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6833031806092425607-5716092900629495483?l=matthewsalphen.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default/5716092900629495483'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default/5716092900629495483'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://matthewsalphen.blogspot.com/2008/06/salmon-river-fishing-one-of-most.html' title='Salmon River Fishing: One of the Most Favored Fishing Destinations'/><author><name>matthewsalphen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14534224176848904312</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833031806092425607.post-3830757091854806397</id><published>2008-06-07T19:41:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-07T19:41:50.463-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Understanding Abusive Relationships</title><content type='html'>By Sonia Fischer I often hear people scoff at women for staying in an abusive situation. They dont understand why anyone would stay. It doesnt seem that hard to leave. Just walk out the door. Surely they havent lost the capability of turning a doorknob and walking out?! I understand their disbelief. With all of the available programs for abused women, it seems they have many options. But maybe its not as clear-cut as it seems from the outside. As a person who has been in that situation, I can shed some light on the reasons a woman may have for staying. Sometimes it sneaks up on you. It's one instance of abuse in an otherwise good relationship. It mounts little by little and you make excuses that they aren't really being abusive, things just got out of hand. It doesn't happen all the time and you wonder if you're blowing things out of proportion. Others have it worse. Finally it comes to a point where someone notices and points out to you that it's not normal, you shouldn't have to live that way and you realize... you are in an abusive relationship. The kind you see on TV, or in the movies, or read about, but it's your life and you wonder how you got there. From this point of realization, the battle begins. Not an external battle, that still continues, but the internal battle of the self-derision, the shame, and the internal questions.  How could I let myself get into this situation? What will people think when they find out? Your whole self-perception shifts. I once thought of myself as a strong, educated woman, but if Im in an abusive situation, so I must be weak. Its one thing to admit your weakness to yourself, but totally different to admit it to others. Pride comes into play at this point. You dont want your family, friends, and co-workers to think less of you. Hell, you dont want to think less of yourself! This is where many women are stuck. They cant come to terms with their own weakness, seeing it as a negative instead of a fact of life. We all have frailties and we are stronger if we recognize this in ourselves and accept it as part of who we are. Some people stay in these relationships because they have nobody in their lives to point out that it isn't "normal" and they can choose another life. Others stay because they cant get past the emotions long enough to get themselves together and out the door. Its not as easy as just turning the doorknob and taking the step outside. First you must come to terms with the fact that you are abused. Next, admitting to yourself and others that you a human and, as such, have human frailties. Finally, you may need help to get out. Depending on the level of abuse, this could be difficult. Most abusers isolate their victim. They have little contact with the outside world and are kept to a tight schedule. Finding an opportunity to contact help could be difficult, but not impossible. Women need to realize they are not lesser beings because theyve been abused. They need to come to terms with it and find a way out. If you or someone you know is in this situation, there is help available. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for further information (http://www.ndvh.org/). Sonia Fischer is an author on http://www.Writing.Com/ which is a site for Writers. 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In fact,&lt;br /&gt;many of them even create some great low carb snacks that&lt;br /&gt;are perfect to be used within your diet plan. Only things&lt;br /&gt;such as pork skin and beef jerky were available but now&lt;br /&gt;it is completely different. Take Roasted Wisconsin Cheese for example. This is one&lt;br /&gt;great example of low carb snacks available. It is very&lt;br /&gt;high in calcium, has approx. 10gms protein per serving&lt;br /&gt;and is very tasty. Many people simply chop it up and&lt;br /&gt;use in salads or soups. Another great item for the potato chip lovers is the low&lt;br /&gt;carb tortilla chips that are widely available on the market.&lt;br /&gt;They are light, crisp, contain very few carbs and taste&lt;br /&gt;great as they are packed with flavour. These are a great&lt;br /&gt;addition to your low carb snacks list. As we all know,&lt;br /&gt;eating between meals is not recommended but if you eat&lt;br /&gt;healthily and only choose low carb snacks it won't greatly&lt;br /&gt;effect your weight loss. Finally, Atkins have created their own brand of low carb snacks.&lt;br /&gt;They come in a variety of flavours and products, so you can&lt;br /&gt;pick and choose exactly what you like and have it when you&lt;br /&gt;please. The positive is that as it is Atkins own brand, you&lt;br /&gt;can be almost guaranteed that what they put on the label is&lt;br /&gt;what is contained within. However the negative is that they&lt;br /&gt;can afford to price the items slightly higher than what may&lt;br /&gt;be available elsewhere. Their brand name allows them to do&lt;br /&gt;this as people feel very comfortable buying from a company&lt;br /&gt;that is a worldwide brand. Whatever type of low carb snacks you choose, just remember&lt;br /&gt;to not over do it, have a regular exercise program and stick&lt;br /&gt;to your goals. You should see a dramtic weight loss take place&lt;br /&gt;over the course of your diet plan. Enjoy losing weight and&lt;br /&gt;getting the physique you genuinely deserve! Find out how to lose 20 pounds in just 30 days with an&lt;br /&gt;easy low carb diet that anyone can follow. 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I dont know how much will you be agree with that, but the statement should be adjusted to : A Confident Person, No Matter Guy Or Girl, Young Or Old, Is Always An Attractive Person. A confident, relaxed and happy person is always attractive. &lt;br /&gt;(And, relaxed and happy personality is the result of confidence) Now, lets see what confidence leads to in your love life: A confident person always feels good about him/herself. When you feel good about yourself, you tend to be more positive about your surroundings, it doesnt matter how you look like, or whether you are tall, short, thin or fat. You tend to smile more, you tend to talk more with others, and you will not be easily depressed. When you smile more, you will get him/her to smile to you too. When both of you smile with each other, you will feel easier to start a conversation. When you are able to start a conversation with others, you lose your fear of not being able to break the ice. Result? You became even more confident! And guess what? You start to be more daring to talk to him/her! You may start to talk about jokes, (When people laugh, they become closer, you like those with great sense of humor, right?). And then, you start to talk about things that happen in your life. (When you share your own experience, he/she will share his/her too- remember) When this happens, both you and he/she are into each others life, and you start caring about each other. Whether or not you and he/she become together in the future or not, it really doesnt matter. If you cant become soul mate, you can always become good friends. What REALLY matters is, you manage to attract him/her and make a good chance of getting your love. Did you see the chain reaction as the results of your self-confidence? Did you notice that once it gets started, it leads from one to another, and at the same time, build your confidence even stronger? Did you realize that subconsciously, you managed to attract him/her? DO YOU SEE THE POWER OF SELF CONFIDENCE? But, you problem is, you dont have the self confidence with you in the first place! This is how you feel about yourself right now: - You are not handsome, you are not beautiful. - You dont have good body shape, you are big in size, you are too shortetc - You dont know how to start a conversation, you are shy. - You, you, youand so on In Short, you feel that you dont have what it takes to build your self-confidence. What do you need? You need a KICK START! You need that magic touch to get things start rolling. You need A CORRECT MINDSET! Before you read on, STOP all the other things that you are doing now, and READ CAREFULLY! I am going to reveal to you the most important phrase you ever need to be successful in your love life. It is not something new, but it will open a new door to your love life.&lt;br /&gt;It is not something cheerful; it actually makes you slap yourself on your face.&lt;br /&gt;And, worst of all, if you dont read carefully, you become even worse than what you are now. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE! Confused? Wondering how this will kick start your self confidence? &lt;br /&gt;Read on. What is the real reason behind your lack of self-confidence? &lt;br /&gt;It is the fear of losing what you have now, it is the fear of coming out from a comfort zone (although it is not that comfort anyway) and face the challenge in front of you. But, in your love life, what do you have with you that you cant afford to lose anyway? &lt;br /&gt;You have nothing! (Now, slap yourself) Are you aware that you have nothing in the first place? Do you know that if you be more confident, the only things you will lose are those things that you dont want anyway? The only risk you are taking to be more confident is that you will lose all those sadness and loneliness that you been trying hard to get rid of? What will you lose to start smiling with others? (Well, I am not asking you to smile all the time; it will make others think that you are insane&amp;#61514; ) What will you lose if you approach him/her to say hi, but rejected? &lt;br /&gt;The answer is: NOTHING. Why? If you dont approach him/her, what do you have? &lt;br /&gt;The answer is: NOTHING. Is there any difference? But, what if he/she start to say hi to you? Get what I meant? You have nothing to lose Be confident, your happiness is just a few steps in front of you. 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You will know of a Wedding Crashers presence by his/her supping of your beer and the filling of their belly with wedding cake. Wedding crashers have the audacity to join in with your celebrations uninvited, the mere cheek of it but you have to give it to them for having the guts to attend the party without an invitation. How you tackle the wedding crasher is up to you but heaven forbid should he/she be the size of the hulk then approach with care. Wedding crashers are cunning when providing you with an explanation as to who they are, expect the answer to be something like, don't you recognize me its Joe, Joe Bloggs cousin of and so and so. The bride and groom is easily side tracked in believing the wedding crasher due to the fact that mum/dad did have relations that they had never met. A good way for the wedding crasher to gain entry to the reception is to soften the happy couple up with a gift; you will find this usually does the trick. Most wedding crashers excuse for attending the party is to say they are a  member of staff where they pose as a waiter or florist tending to all flowers needs where the wedding reception is held. If the reception is in the married couples garden then forget it. What is the best time for you to wedding crash well that is easy  late into the evening when the party is in full swing. Why you ask, well all gathered at the venue will have had their fair dosage of champagne which will hamper their vision where they dont get to see you or on the other hand the alcohol affects may differ where they have a double vision sighting. So we now have two wedding crashers (the terrible twins). Security may be provided for your venue if your chosen establishment offers this service but in case they do not then be sure to handle people especially those without an invitation with caution. If your wedding crasher is causing you concern then call the police and have them removed from the premises by the boys in blue. Why do wedding crashers crash well the reason being is they are fully aware of the effort you put in behind the preparation of your reception and therefore know this is going to be the best bash to crash on that night. After hours of research I found this fabulous site and hey what do you know everything you could possibly need is all here to make your wedding day special. 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Are they prettier than the rest of us so its easy for them?  Not at all  they are just smarter about what their makeup bag holds.  Read on for makeup bag secrets of the celebrities. Celebrities will tell you having their makeup at their fingertips is their number one priority and it should be for every woman.  Thats not to say you have to pack around 50 pounds of makeup.  Just a tube of lipstick can do a lot to freshen your face.  Actresses like Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Anniston, or Angelina Jole will all tell you that the ultimate makeup bag is really no secret at all. You can buy fashionable and trendy makeup bags ranging in size from compact to purse size so even your makeup back can make a fashion statement.  But lets face it.  Its what we put in it the makeup bag that really counts.  And why is it no matter what size your makeup bag is, it seems to be too small or the makeup you most need at the moment doesnt appear to have made it into the bag?  Its time solve that problem by putting together the makeup bag of the celebrities with all their secrets. Your makeup bag is really a matter of your personal taste.  Choose one that grabs your attention, fits your personality and fits your purse.  Theres no sense buying a huge makeup bag when you pack a tiny purse.  You can buy discount bags for as little as $5.00 or designer makeup bags for as much as $100.00. The Celebrity makeup bag is based on the assumption that your makeup bag is small to medium in size.  For those that have a tinier bag youll have to choose which items to remove.  For those packing a large bag, add all the extras that will fit.&lt;br /&gt;The celebrities tell us the most important thing you need to put in your bag is a small double sided compact mirror.  You can purchase a nice size travel mirror complete with protective cover for around $5.00. The next most important tool for the celebrities are the makeup brushes.  Make sure you have a blush and eyeshadow brush in your bag.  Or you can purchase a compact set of miniature brushed for around $10.00.  That will ensure youll have every brush you need.&lt;br /&gt;Now to the makeup.  Jennifer Aniston says your foundation or powder is the absolute most essential makeup bag requirement.  If the original container is too large, then purchase a compact bottle or transfer some to an after market container that seals well.&lt;br /&gt;Angela Jole wont leave home without her favorite lipstick.  Pick only one or your bags going to get full too fast.   Remember your building a compact version of your real makeup case.  You can add a lip gloss if you like.&lt;br /&gt;Eyeshadow is also a must have for touchup.  Choose a palette of colors you can wear or use anytime.  There is no good way to pack a variety of colors, so its best to choose your most reliable colors.  And for heavens sake dont forget to add mascara and eyeliner. According to the stars you also need to make sure you have your blush.  Now this can be a bit trickier because the containers are a bit big.  Best to look for a flat compact style blush.&lt;br /&gt;To keep you fresh, you can also add some prepackaged facial cleansing cloths, a travel toothbrush and toothpaste, and a travel size deodorant. Thats it, you know now the makeup bag secrets of the celebrities .  All the basics, to get you through the day and have you looking gorgeous.  So what was the big secret? Sher from Estate Jewelry International have been serving customers for over 20 years, providing affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of information on jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on staff industry professionals. Please visit us at Estate Jewelry International. 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Try to get your organic fruits and eat them as soon as possible.  The longer you keep fruits, without using them, the less enzymes and nutrients they have. Apricots Apricots are one of most nutritious fruits since they are high in fiber, vitamin A, C, potassium, and have many other minerals. One apricot has around 1000 IU of vitamin A.  This vitamin is mainly in the form of the precursor beta-carotene. Apricots have a laxative effect and are usually available during the summer.  Dried apricots are also good and are much higher in vitamin A and in minerals. Use dried apricots that have not been dried with sulfur dioxide.  Some people are allergic to sulfur dioxide and it is considered a pollutant that is found in our air.  This chemical is a preservative that prevents apricots from turning brown. If you have an ulcer, eating apricots with sulfur dioxide can increase your stomach acid and aggravate it. Avocado with Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Heres a recipe that will make you go to the bathroom in a couple of hours. Peel 1-2 avocados &lt;br /&gt;Add a little sea salt &lt;br /&gt;3-4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (to taste) &lt;br /&gt;1-2 tablespoons of lemon (to taste) &lt;br /&gt;Mix all together and spread on your favorite crackers &lt;br /&gt;Have a good time eating Yes, avocados are high in fat but they contain fat that is good for you, monounsaturated.  In 4 oz., half of an avocado contains 500mg of potassium and folate. Bananas Bananas are rich in potassium.   They assist in healing open wounds in the interior body membranes.  They are helpful in stopping diarrhea and at the same time in promoting bowel movements. Eat two bananas on an empty stomach followed by a glass of distilled water.  After your constipation is cleared, eat only one banana each day. Blueberries Blue berries can act as a laxative for some people despite its use to stop diarrhea.  These berries have chemicals, anthocyanosides that can kill bacteria and viruses Blueberries are also good for reducing inflammation.  This makes them good for inflammations that occur all along the gastrointestinal tract. Boysenberries Boysenberry juice has a gentle natural laxative action on your bowel. When your constipation is not extra serious this juice will help move things in your colon. Cantaloupe Cantaloupe is one of best fruits you can eat.  It contains many minerals and has Vitamin A and C.  It is high in potassium.  It has plenty of fiber and is useful for constipation. Cherries Cherries are high in potassium, fiber, and many other minerals, which are effective in neutralizing body acid.  They contain vitamins B-1, B-2, folic acid and niacin. Cherries have a laxative effect and can start peristaltic action. Eat fresh cherries throughout the day or drink 3 glasses, 8 oz, of cherry  juice during the day.  Buy cherry juice in glass container.  Eating and drinking cherries like this has kept me from having constipation.  Cherries are usually only available during the summer, but you can buy cherry juice anytime. Dried cherries can also be used except the can be expensive.&lt;br /&gt;Use these fruits mention as constipation remedies and at the same time gain the benefits of their nutritional value. Rudy Silva has a degree in Physics and is a Natural Nutritionist. He is the author of Constipation, Acne, Hemorrhoid, and Fatty Acid e-books. 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The desire of looking enchantingly beautiful laid the foundation of worlds first known natural cosmetic  Ubtan, initially started as a ritual in India. The ritual of Ubtan, also known as Battne di Rasam in Punjabi, and Kappumanjal in Tamil is one of the vital components of the concept of Solah-Shringaar (Sixteen ways of beautification of body). Ubtan is a body application used for the beautification of the body, dating back to the remotest antiquity and is the legacy of the rich Indian Heritage. It is believed that during Vedic era, it was being prescribed by the Vedic Physicians for the protection, nourishment &amp; beautification of the skin. The apparent results obtained with the application of Ubtan gave it a wide-spread publicity by which perhaps it became a fashionable routine for men &amp; women, those days, to apply it for the beautification of skin and later on established its credence as a ritual for brides &amp; bridegrooms before  marriage. Ubtan which is used to bring a enchanting look to the skin, is the paste-mixture of turmeric, saffron, sandalwood, bengal-gram, and seeds of yellow mustard, mustard oil and water, is applied by the brides &amp; bridegrooms while reciting Ved Mantras  or traditional folk songs, as an important ritual of marriages in India. This paste is prepared in various ways to make the skin fair and to nourish it from within. On the occasion of social and religious festivals, preparation of Ubtan itself is a fairly enjoyable task for ladies in India. The paste is applied to the whole body for 25 to 30 minutes thereafter scrubbed before taking the customary bath. It helps to improve and tighten sagging skin and keeps the skin glowing for a long time. Earlier it was also customary to make special cosmetics for ladies of high rank and social classes, by adding several other aromatic herbs, yoghurt, milk cream, honey and essence of flowers. Various other ingredients are also added like petals of rose and jasmine, Khus-Khus, drop of lemon juice and other herbs to get a unique beautifying lotion. Ubtan is a a powerful exfoliating treatment that stimulates the underlying tissues of the skin. Upon scientific researches of its ingredients, it has been found that the Ubtan not only enhances beauty, but also possesses definite medicinal values by virtue of its antifungal, antibacterial, antiperspirant, deodorant &amp; skin-toning properties,  thereby ruling out the possibilities of  skin infections. It serves the multipurpose role of cleanser, astringent, stimulant,  and skin-tonic  all at the same time. By its revitalising, refreshing &amp; refining actions, Ubtan helps in the glowing of complexion and making it appear luscious. It also gives protection from various skin problems including acne, pimples, blemishes, white patches, freckles, blackheads, etc. Its regular usage prevents the occurrence of premature wrinkles, removes scars, &amp; helps to lighten the open pores. The natural ingredients of Ubtan build up flabby and drooping tissues, improve blood circulation &amp; skin texture, provide anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, anti-rash, anti-blemishing, anti-bacterial, anti-tanning effects to the skin and nourish it. As a beauty aid, Curcumin - the alkaloidal content of the main ingredient of Ubtan, Turmeric prevents and cures pigmentation, maintains the PH balance and makes the skin glow. Santalol in Sandalwood helps in inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms and preventing skin infections. The woody fibre &amp; Vitamin C in Bengal gram open the blocked pores, maintain the secretions from glands and bleach the sun freckles. Due to its Sandalwood contents, Ubtan acts as an astringent and helps to tighten the pores. The crocetin contents of Saffron add to the lustre of the skin and make it glow. The rough nature of Bengal gram powder cleanses it by removing the dead infected parts of the skin. It is also used to promote healing of the cracked &amp; inflamed skin. The glowing glory and the amazing pharmaco-kinetics of Ubtan? Were our ancestors really  aware of them?  It seems they really were. Hats off to them! 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Stamp art has no limits - all your stamp ideas can be realized once you start making stamps at home so start gathering your rubber stamping ideas! You will never again need to buy from a Rubber Stamp Manufacturer! The fantastic thing about making your own stamps is that you will save money and do away with buying stamps from a rubber stamp maker or rubber stamp company. You can get all your rubber stamp making supplies or a rubber stamp kit and make your own personalized stamps, photo stamps, signature stamps and craft stamps within the comfort of your home. Different Methods of Rubber Stamp Manufacturing Does it sound impossible? Well it isn't. In fact making rubber stamps can become addictive once you grasp the basics. You must have an understanding of how different methods of rubber stamp manufacturing is carried out, then you can start searching for the relevant rubber stamp supply to start creating your rubber stamping ideas! Hand carved - Creating a carved stamp is still practiced in some countries. A simple example of a carved hand stamp is carving on erasers but this is beyond the skill level of most of us and is very time consuming.Vulcanizing - You may be familiar with magenta rubber stamps that utilize self cling foam similar to EZMount for sticking to acrylic blocks. These are vulcanized rubber stamps like the ones you buy from Stampin Up. Vulcanized stamps require a matrix mold to be produced for each new design making it an expensive process for small quantities of a single design. The vulcanizing heat press is also quite an expensive stamping machine for home use. Laser - Sounds hi-tech and so will your bills be! You can also make your own rubber stamps using a laser engraving machine, however, expenditure is high including its maintenance and operating costs, which are much higher than the vulcanizing process. Lasers are usually used for business style stamps where a custom rubber stamp is required. Flash technology - This relatively new stamping technology is not too expensive but the finished stamp has only a single colour, similar to the self inking stamp. This means it's unsuitable for your creative craft stamps. Flash Stamp technology employs a technique where ink flows through a membrane after exposure to a light source. The sections of the membrane containing the artwork remain open from which the ink flows.Polymer stamp making - Using a liquid polymer, artwork and a UV light source polymer is the clear choice for making custom rubber stamps at home with its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. You will only need a computer, laser printer and a UV exposure unit and of course the correct polymer for stamp making. Stamping up with Polymer Rubber Among the various ways for manufacturing rubber stamps, the polymer stamp making technique is the winner of all available stamp making methods for rubber stamp makers at home. Manufacturing polymer stamps will allow you to get professional quality custom rubber stamps at the lowest price possible! It might surprise you that polymer stamp making is now the most common method of manufacturing stamps commercially today. The majority of business ink stamps, self inking personalized stamps and increasingly so craft stamps are now more often polymer stamps. Polymer stamps are also known as acrylic polymer, clear stamps, clear rubber stamps and rubber plastic stamps. Interestingly, polymer stamps contain no rubber at all and are still called rubber stamps! Stamp Making Rules Before you launch into making your own polymer rubber stamps, you must keep in mind three important factors about polymers. Pay attention to these and you can be assured of a high quality rubber stamp. Platemaking Polymers - Used extensively in the printing industry not all photopolymer plates will produce rubber stamps. To make a stamping die a polymer with the durometer reading of 40 is ideal; this is the hardness scale of the cured polymer. InstaPlate is just such a kind of polymer designed to make rubber stamp dies and best suited for home use. It is available as a photopolymer gel in a sachet (commonly known as polymer in a bag'). With InstaPlate, you can be assured of a good quality polymer so request it when you investigate your stamp making supply. Polymer Solidification - Some stamp making kits employ other types of polymers that solidify under natural light or a single light bulb. This is not recommended as polymers that solidify under a specific UVA light range are always better. All professional stamp makers use polymers like InstaPlate as it allows control of the UVA light at a specific wavelength to make stamps. So invest in a quality UV exposure unit along with a commercial grade polymer such as InstaPlate to create stamps like the professionals do, this is especially important if you are interested in producing wholesale rubber stamps at home for resale. Strength of your Rubber Stamp - We often come across polymer stamps with no structural backing allowing the stamp to naturally stick to a mounting block. While these seem great, they are susceptible to tearing, dirtying and distortion. A strong permanent backing avoids these problems and is becoming very popular now that we have products such as EZMount and InstaGrip. InstaGrip is a new method of affixing rubber stamps to acrylic blocks and is a repositionable mounting system designed for mounting stamps onto acrylic. InstaGrip is basically a clear thin silicone repositional mat that sticks both to the stamp backing and the acrylic block. Since it's transparent, it will allow you to see through the stamp and the block to place your impression, making your stamping process easier than ever before. The Light Source You don't need to spend a fortune on a light source for making stamps at home. Commercial stamp machines have built in timers that control the exposure of the polymer and are quite expensive. A better alternative for home stamp making is a smaller craft stamp maker that utilizes an external portable countdown timer. The UVA light output from one of these units will produce the same quality stamp as the larger commercial stamp making systems. Robert de Rooy has been involved with the stamp making industry for over 12 years and provides technical assistance to stamp makers. He operates two websites about stamp making, one for craft stamp making at home http://www.makingstamps.com.au and another for commercial stamp making http://www.instastamp.com.au Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_De_Rooy http://EzineArticles.com/?Making-Rubber-Stamps:-Learn-How-To-Make-Your-Own-Art-Craft-Rubber-Stamps-For-Stamping-Up-Paper-Craft&amp;id=376040 &lt;a href="http://mimir.moodlefarm.socialminds.jp/user/view.php?id=935&amp;course=1"&gt;online or in person maortgage loan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://sixsigmaonline.org/aveta/aveta/user/view.php?id=6658&amp;course=1"&gt;poor credit unsecured loans&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.permacultureresearch.us/moodle/user/view.php?id=86&amp;course=1"&gt;payday loan online&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.trinitylogansport.org/trinity/user/view.php?id=937&amp;course=1"&gt;wireless pc card no credit check plan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6833031806092425607-5351213175116513213?l=matthewsalphen.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default/5351213175116513213'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default/5351213175116513213'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://matthewsalphen.blogspot.com/2008/05/making-rubber-stamps-learn-how-to-make.html' title='Making Rubber Stamps: Learn How To Make Your Own Art Craft Rubber Stamps For Stamping Up Paper Craft'/><author><name>matthewsalphen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14534224176848904312</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833031806092425607.post-6354474923839022737</id><published>2008-05-12T20:30:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-12T20:30:55.231-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Top 7 Tips For Planning A Class Reunion</title><content type='html'>By Robert Hirscheimer If you are in charge of planning your high school reunion you will need to be armed with some important information in order to make the event a success without breaking the bank. Read the top 7 tips below for planning a successful reunion and the bonus tip which will guarantee that your class reunion will be a success. 1. When negotiating rates for anything, refer to the class reunion as a reception. If the vendor hears class reunion they automatically mark things up more. 2. Find a point of leverage for every vendor. Maybe it is the time of year, week, day when they are less busy and more prone to giving a discount. 3. Offer to promote the vendor's business in all communication with invitees in exchange for a small discount. 4. Email a few vendors at once and request a bid. By letting them see that there are others bidding, they will give you their best rate. Then send them back an email saying they are not the lowest bidder. They may go even further to get your business, by lowering the price or adding value to their offer. 5. Have a friend act as the DJ or photographer. This will save you a lot of money and there usually is not a huge difference in the quality of a layman or a professional. 6. Put disposable cameras on all the tables and ask everyone to take pictures of each other. 7. Check references before hiring any vendors and read the fine print of the contract. Bonus Tip: To make your job of planning your class reunion easier, create a website that will act as a communications hub for the reunion. A high school reunion website will get the word out, create a buzz and make it easy to communicate all the important reunion details to all your classmates. You will also be able to collect money and gather everyone's information with an easy to build class reunion website that anyone can build with no skills whatsoever. Robert Hirscheimer is the President of http://Myevent.com the #1 website builder on the Internet. http://www.myevent.com allows anyone to create an incredible website with no skills for any event. There are special features for Class Reunion Websites, Family Reunion websites, Wedding Websites, or a website for any event. To create a website for a class reunion go to http://www.reunions.myevent.com and start a 7 day free trial with no credit card required. The cost is only $9.95 after the free trial. 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What happens when the doors are open but the customers are not calling or worse, not buying? Desperation sets in and money soars out of the bank account but with little return. If you do not have a solid marketing plan with actionable and quantifiable measures you are looking down a very skinny funnel. Instead of hurriedly creating a website, buying advertising, hiring fulfillment or marketing agencies to get you customers, take the time to make your plan. Hire a qualified marketing professional to consult you on best practices for your industry. A website is not just an online brochure anymore. I dont think it has ever been but more than half of the small business sites I visit do not have call to action or lead generation tools on their site. This is a must have if you are online and you can truly get a return on investment from an online presence if your site is designed with generating leads and sales in mind. 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How much money did you spend on marketing last year? How much are you willing to invest? For instance the average direct mail campaign has a gain of 2 -6% return on investment. How many direct mail pieces will you mail out? What will the cost be? If you are struggling with how to get the phone to ring, website visitors not making conversions to sales, it may be time to invest in some solid planning. Know your goals and limitations before you give your money away to the first marketer that promises you big sales. All campaigns are not equal. You need to know what type of campaign will work best for your product or service. Marketing for services is different than marketing for products. Make sure you ask the right questions of your marketing consultant to insure they understand your industry and your business. Take the first year as your test and analysis of your plan. At each quarter evaluate how the plan is working. You can tweak the plan based on your initial goals and how the plan is developing throughout the year. Mary Caldwell is marketing specialist for Innovative FX, LLC. http://www.innovativefx.com Mary brings a wide range of project development skills to the marketing team from disciplines as diverse as graphic/print design, sales presentations, direct mail, website optimization, lead generation and project planning. Mary has been in the small business owner role and recognizes the difficulty of preparing quality marketing and business development tools that result in a high return on investment. She prides herself on giving small to mid size business the tools and resources to make their business grow while not going broke in the process. Her education in Marketing and Business Administration has strengthened her ability to blend creativity with project management giving her the ability to produce fresh, creative materials in a prolific and cost effective manner. 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Here are some tips to help fill the gap between where you are now and where you can be. 1- Be Generous-  Give without expectations and you will be surprised at how it returns to you. It may not come from the same source but a new client, referral, or opportunity will show up because of your efforts. 2- Be Consistent- As in marketing, the more consistent your networking efforts the more productive they become. Jay Conrad Levinson of Guerilla Marketing stated, I hate to admit this, but mediocre marketing with commitment works better than brilliant marketing without commitment. 3- Know &amp; Clarify WIIFT- When creating your introduction clarify who your target market is and whats in it for them. Sell benefits. Verizon sells wireless phone service but sells it when you believe they never stop working to fill your phone service needs. "Can you hear me now?" 4- Get Involved- Getting involved puts you in a consistent position of visibility. 5- Be a Powerful Resource &amp; Advocate for Others- Expand your network and be an advocate for others. Use your networking resources to hook up people you know with others. What goes around comes around. 6- Learn the Needs of Others then Help Fill Those Needs- Can your business fill their needs? Who do you know who can? Either way you have a win/win situation. 7- Build the Know- Like- Trust Factor- Building relationships is more important than collecting lots of leads. Think quality vs. quantity. Connect deeper vs. on the surface. 8- Its More Important to Receive Business Cards than Hand Them Out- This puts you in a position to be able to follow up. 9- Consistently Follow- Up- It's not enough to have a network. Follow up and continue developing your relationships and network. Have a good reason to follow up or ask "how can I help you?" 10- Develop Advocates- Build relationships with Centers of Influence who connect with your ideal client or customer. Offer incentives for referrals or provide great benefits. 11- Be Curious- The 6 Degrees of Separation Theory states that we are only 6 people away from finding out anything we need to know. Be curious and you will be surprised at what people, resources, and information are at your finger tips. 12- Develop You- You can grow your business as big as you can grow yourself. Start there! To shift into action choose one tip to focus on for a week and see what new results come your way. Then try on another and so on. Before you know it your networking efforts will be paving your way to success. Starting Now! Copyright 2004  Beth A. Tabak, All rights reserved. Beth Tabak is a Business &amp; Life Coach, columnist, &amp; owner of Starting Now. 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It is also the perfect time for friends and family to spend a little time with the bride before wedding festivities consume the last few weeks of her single life. How can you plan a bridal shower with ease? Talk with the bride about her expectations. Does she have a particular theme in mind that would be fun? Get her contributions for the guest list. Be sure that the bridal shower guests have also been invited to the wedding. Ask the bride to check her calendar for available dates. You cannot have a bridal shower without the bride! Decide how much you can afford to spend on the bridal shower. Enlist the help of the bridesmaids. Be upfront with them about your finances. Perhaps you all can find a way to divide the responsibilities and costs. Dont forget to obtain input from her family members. Decide on the location. If you do not have the room for a lot of guests at your own home, ask the bridesmaids and the brides family for suggestions on a suitable location. Order the invitations or save money and make them yourself. When you plan a bridal shower, timing is important. The event should be no later than four weeks before the wedding. What time of day you plan the event depends a great deal on whether or not you want to serve a full meal or just have cake, punch and finger foods. Early afternoons, about two hours after lunch, is a good time. Make sure to incorporate the RSVP information into your invitation. Knowing who is coming will help in planning a bridal shower. The number of guests will impact the purchase of your food and drink as well as party favors. Dont forget to include directions to the location! Having enough help the day of the event is essential when you plan a bridal shower. Extra hands can help decorate. Food needs to be prepared. Assistants can log each gift that the bride opens to ensure that a record is kept of who gave what to the bride. This is important when writing the thank-you cards. You must also make the bridal shower guests feel welcome. Plan a few games and a getting to know you session where everyone says how they know the bride. Even share a short story or two about her. Delegate! When you plan a bridal shower, you also want to enjoy yourself at the event and mingle with the guests. If someone asks how they can help, tell them! Be sure that the only thing the bride does is relax and visit with family and friends. Remember, she also has been enmeshed with a ton of planning for her wedding and deserves a break too. One final thing to consider when you plan a bridal shower is taking pictures to commemorate the event. Create a little photo album after the shower to give as your personal gift to the bride. Shell treasure that memento for years to come. 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Other Activities (Shown are the % of House Churches which Practice each) Video 41% Offering 43% Communion 53% Music 65% Prophecy 71% Discussion 75% Teaching 80% Sharing needs 83% Prayer 87% Eat/talk 8% Bible Study 91% Serving 94% 72% of house church participants said they were satisfied with the sense of community they were experiencing. But we can't expect any one House Church to last forever. According to author Frank Viola, 6 months to 2 years is about the maximum lifespan of a House Church. LEAD ME TO YOUR TAKER It must be the Adamic nature of man that causes people who confess that the literal presence of God Himself indwells their very being to act in a manner that is contrary to that declaration. We are no different than the elders of Israel who, although they had the prophet Samuel living among them, a man through whom God spoke, insisted upon having a king like all the other nations. Despite God's warning that a king would TAKE their sons off to war, TAKE their daughters for his Kingdom work and TAKE their taxes, the elders persisted. King Saul was given to them, one of the worst kings ever. The rest is history. So, here we are, this mighty army-on-bivouac called The Church, endued with the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, still insisting that somebody "lead us" around spiritually. Now, when we gather, some may teach us, but that doesn't make them our leaders. Others may prophecy, but the words they speak forth had better confirm what the REAL leader - Jesus - is already saying to us. Another who is gifted musically might lead us in songs of worship (Those of who cannot carry a note in a bucket say "let them!"). The common tendency, however, is to look to an individual HUMAN's leadership rather than trusting the Holy Spirit to guide His family. Romans 8:14 tells us, "All who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." Led? Wasn't Jesus "led" by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tested by the devil (Luke 4:1-2)? Does that mean our LEADER is the Holy Spirit? Yes, when the Spirit of God invades the soul of man, a new leader emerges, namely, God. Those who know Him will know His voice. What I've found is that far too few of us actually know Him. Leave it to mankind, sojourners and aliens, spiritual beings enduring this human experience, to try and get comfortable here. We send Moses up the mountain to hear from God because we're scared spitless. We'll even pay somebody to hear from God on our behalf - even making that his salaried job, complete with a title (pastor, reverend, father, etc.) - so he can report back to us at the next church service. Mankind, made in God's image and intended to be the freest creature in the universe, actually WANTS to be led by someone else. It's crazy! NOTE: The only thing God NEVER gave mankind dominion over was other people! REPEAT: The only thing God NEVER gave mankind dominion over was other people! Those humans whom we allow to take authority over our lives will take our freedoms - including our spiritual freedoms - if only because we surrender them, NOT always because they wrestled them from our grip. They'll take all the power we give them. The word "religion" - according to Funk &amp; Wagnall's - actually means "a return to bondage." Hmmm. Jesus came to set us FREE! GIVE ME A MAN! In 1 Samuel 17:10, we read about how Goliath shouted at the Israelites, "Give me a man that we may fight each other!" His taunting rang in their ears, causing paralyzing fear. Even today, many are taunted by that same demonic spirit that simply cannot bear to see Christian people submit directly to God, preferring that we submit to a man instead. The apostle Paul had to write a letter of correction to the House Churches that were meeting in the Greek city of Corinth. It seems that some who were coming into The Church - specifically, in this case, those who belonged to Chloe's family - were beginning to take a little too much pride in their spiritual pedigrees and becoming a bit cliquish. They had opened the door to a Sectarian Spirit. According to 1 Corinthians 1:12, they were saying things like, "I am a follower of Paul," and "I am a follower of Apollos," and "I am a follower of Peter," along with those who confessed, "I am a follower of Christ." "I am a follower of Catholicism. I am a follower of the Presbyterians. I am a follower of the Baptists. I'm a follower of (name a preacher, any preacher)." Jesus said, "I will build MY Church, and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it." He never told Peter to build his own network of churches. He said "feed MY lambs," not "feed YOUR lambs." Paul never referred to the churches he planted as "his" churches. Here we read how he pleaded with the Corinthian saints, "Christian brothers, I ask you with all my heart in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to agree among yourselves. Do not be divided into little groups. Think and act as if you all had the same mind." In verse 13, Paul adds, "Has Christ been divided? Was Paul put on a cross to die for your sins? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? I am thankful to God that I baptized Crispus and Gaius only. No one can say that you were baptized in the name of Paul...Christ did not send me to baptize. He sent me to preach the Good News." Good News? Yes, the Good News - the Gospel of the Kingdom that Jesus came to preach about (see Matthew 4;23; 9;35; 24:14; Mark 1:14) that is simply this: 1) There is a King. 2) He has a Kingdom. 3) He loves you and wants you in it with Him so that He can care for your needs. 4) He desires to build that Kingdom with you alongside, working WITH Him as He works THROUGH you. The Queen of Sheba heard about King Solomon and marveled at how he cared for his subjects. From the fine robes they wore, the food they ate, the wisdom the king possessed...he amazed her. "That was some kinda King!" When God cared for the wandering Children of Israel, for forty years their clothing never wore out, water came from rocks, manna and quail were provided to eat and they were provided shade by day and fire by night. Even their enemies were destroyed and those bitten by serpents were healed. "That was some kinda King!" Even King Jesus, when preaching to hungry crowds, provided food. He raised their dead loved ones and healed their sicknesses. "That was some kinda King!" Now, the same Spirit that raised Him from death and led Him in life desires to lead us. But we must submit to Him. We must decrease so that He can increase and shine through us, illuminating our worlds and telling them about the Good News of the Kingdom of God. They, too, once they experience Him, will declare, "That is some kinda King! The Spirit exalts Jesus, and abases the flesh. If our flesh is screaming out for human leadership, pridefully declaring that we are followers of so-n-so, and if our lives are not centered around Jesus, I question whether or not He is truly the Lord - "kyrios" in Greek, meaning "owner" - of our lives. If Jesus is not central to what your House Church is all about, question its reason for being. If you find yourself following any human being and NOT the Spirit of Christ, I have a Word from God for you: Repent! We must fight to keep dissension from entering in among us. Our 30,000 manmade denominations aren't doing a very good job of that, it appears. We have been, despite our good intentions, the #1 cause of atheism on the planet. They will know we are Christians by our love for one another. So, let's all decide to love one another. Jesus is Lord...or He's not. Either we submit to Him alone as Lord of ALL, or He isn't our Lord at all. Every blessing, Michael Tummillo A servant of God http://www.yourtown4jesus.org/page/page/3657478.htm ABOUT THE AUTHOR  &lt;br /&gt;His mission is to bring Discipleship and Encouragement to the Body of Christ. Since '99, he has broadcast over 600 inspirational articles and a dozen booklets on subjects sure to interest the thinking Christian and accelerate the process of spiritual development. &lt;br /&gt;He is the founder of t.e.a.m. ministries. An Author, Pastoral Counselor and Teacher, his eMail broadcasts, known as "Your Town for Jesus" are read around the globe. Subscribe at team1min@our-town.com A licensed/ordained minister, a Certified Workplace Chaplain, and a Professional Member of NIBIC, he has ministered in Methodist, Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist, Disciples of Christ, College and Cowboy churches. He is the Workplace Chaplain for a Texas firm, overseeing the Spiritual Development of over 500 employees at ten facilities throughout the state. He is a strong advocate for the House Church Movement, readily available to assist Christians feeling that same inclination. A Speaker on the Christian Speaker Network, he may be available to speak to your church or Christian group. 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Products and services of all shapes and sizes can be found online, and even things that are not easily obtainable locally can be found with minimal effort on the internet.  Ease and convenience has reached a new high, one unimaginable even ten years ago. While not exactly a consumer product, per se, the dating scene has seen a similar benefit from the influx of online access.  One key aspect that has been aided by online dating is the specification, so to speak, of dating options.  Regardless of what it is that youre looking for from a mate, chances are good that you will be able to find it online. Perhaps you have heard commercials on the radio or seen several on TV about some of the more serious dating service websites.  They highlight several individuals and couples who have experienced success and even marriage whilst using the website, and they promise to do the same for you.  Whether or not the services offered actually work is up for debate, but the more important aspect of them lies elsewhere.  The message that is conveyed by the commercials is that, for many people, the uncertainty and casualness of the bar and the nightclub scene has lost its draw, and that people are genuinely searching for solutions elsewhere.  There are a myriad of websites out there that promise to find you the perfect mate, but more importantly they evidence that more and more people are seeing the internet as a legitimate serious dating channel. Obviously, not everybody interested in online dating is looking for their future spouse.  Even for those searching for much more casual relationships, it is probably that online dating offers a solution for them.  A quick search online will find countless casual dating sites, and further inspection of the sites reveals that they can be quite specialized, indeed.  Whatever your preference, be it orientation, fetishes, or simply specific interests, there is somebody else out there that shares it.  In this respect, the internet has succeeded in making the world much smaller; whereas you might not have been able to find a person that shared certain interests in a lifetime twenty years ago, today they are easily located with a few clicks of the mouse. While online dating may have been viewed as a last resort several years ago, it has recently become an increasingly viable option for many people.  The truth is that much of the populace is simply fed up, disheartened, or frustrated by traditional dating channels.  The bar and the nightclub scenes are simply not for everybody, and the places that people frequent are often not the ones in which they can the type of partner that they are looking for.  Online dating has succeeded in offering more viable romantic options than people have ever had previously. http://www.online-dating-tips-guide.com - Provides advice and tips about online dating. 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His presentation was a delightful hidden bonus in the agenda from the Call to Action seminar hosted by Bryan and Jeff Eisenberg at the Wizard of Ads Academy 1 in Buda, Texas. Roys presentation explained a phenomenon that happens every 40 years where folks attitudes gradually shift over time in an opposite direction to that of the previous generation. He finished by predicting that in the next 2-3 years were going to see radical shifts in the way people buy and what they are influenced by. I am labeling this shift for the purposes of this article Reality Branding. The shift starts with the arts Roy described how music and art is the first indication that times they are a changing. Typically music precedes this social shift before the whole idea goes mainstream. If you think about it, looking at music and the arts is a reasonable indicator of what people think. Im not talking about the reaction to one hit wonders, but the general trends. Why does everyone suddenly get the same kind of groove, coast to coast, continent to continent? I remember reading a CaveChat (bulletin board) thread from 5000BC 2 a few months back where one post compared Eminem to Elvis. I thought it was a strange comparison at the time because it was not explained in the context Roy described. I now understand that it wasn't that these icons were comparable as artists; it was that they are comparable in the shift they reflected in the "mainstream" in society. Take Elvis Since the late 50's we've had rock and roll in one form or another and it all started in 1957 with Elvis Presley curling his lip and shaking his knees in a fashion that made the young ladies of the time pass out with excitement. Or did it? Rock and roll has its roots well before Elvis as Im sure all the musical historians will tell you, however when Elvis and his iconic charm came along the music went mainstream and that is the point. For the next 40 years music was in one form or another, an iteration, imitation, categorization, blend or copy of a rock and roll based rhythm. So what about Eminem? Eminem and probably a few others brought hip hop to the masses. In 1997 (40 years exactly from 57 when Elvis emerged on the scene) the hip hop generation was becoming very popular. Eminem was one of the emerging talents of the time, but the white guy in a predominantly black musical genre signaled the approach of the mainstream. It reads like a script when you compare how Elvis before him was preceded by less famous Rock and Roll artists that were the true pioneers. Eminem and Elvis can be compared because they hit the scene around the time that people were ready for it and made history. Ever heard the saying there is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come?3 Eminems brash, hard hitting, realistic and edgy approach has the latest generation of young ladies screaming "That shit is bumping" 4 but they wouldnt pass out because it isnt cool. And its whats cool thats the point isnt it? What do hip hop artists sing about? Trouble on the streets, too many guns, poverty, sex, saving the world, where is the love - The Black Eyed Peas  and their rap about social conscience? In addition other bands which aren't hip hop are of a similar vein in their lyrical content. Think Coldplay from the UK and their lyrics in Lights out.... "Come out upon my seas, curse missed opportunities (am I) A part of the cure, or am I part of the disease". Am I a part of the cure or a part of the disease?? Right now, its cool to be talking about real problems people have or reflecting on the reality surrounding them. Fantasy is out of the window, dreaming is for hippies, Can you imagine Coke releasing Id like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony without causing an entire generation to throw up? In 1971 people actually sang along! Cool right now is all about reality and social conscience, where as for the last 40 years we've gone from individual rebellion (rock and roll), to free love (individual dreaming), to rebellion (punk rock), to material girl (the individual success story) to free your mind (90s acid rock). Interestingly if you take Madonna as a survivor of this social pendulum notice how her style and lyrics have changed? She started off as rebellious material girl, all vogue and power icon but now has shifted to a real mum with a social conscience (ray of light album). Social conscience and getting things done Were switching from an idealistic society where it is Ok to dream, to a social society where getting things done is more important. The shift in society will have profound effects on branding and advertising over the next 20 years at least. Youre now in a generation that doesn't respect individual achievements, rebellion or going it alone, mocks hype and doesn't think James Bond is da man! You're now in a generation where people are tired of hype, tired of dreams and want to work together to get things done. Your peers want to do things that make the world a better place to live in rather than just dream about it. They recognize the problems around them and seek solutions to make things happen. Stars today wear ordinary clothes; remember Elvis on stage in his glittery white suits? Now think Eminem and Coldplay. How do they look in comparison? Todays stars want to be portrayed as real. Notice the sudden trend in reality TV shows? Paris Hilton and her pal in The Simple life? I bet when you watch the Simple life you think Paris and her pal are morons. Is that because they are morons? Or is it because you think that living the false lifestyle of credit cards, flash cars and a $10,000 Louis Vuitton handbag is crass? Its an interesting question. Would todays reality focus have worked back in 1971 when all we were dreaming about was giving peace a chance? Reality branding is whats cool today Understanding this shift in social attitudes is the good news because now you can apply that to your own business. Relentless repetition used to be the only requirement to drive the branding message home, now it isnt quite as easy as that. Dove is a great example of this shift in thinking. Yes they still do repetition, but they get the message across to real women by showing them ads with real women in them. Gone are the stick like models, because our social conscience wont allow us to let our daughters grow up thinking that skeletal is beautiful. In are normal looking women with real curves and different types of skin showing that Dove is good for them. To communicate with todays audience who are completely sick of advertising, you need to communicate facts and real benefits, not features and value based statements. Communicating facts and benefits in your copy If you write copy like your business school teacher taught you 20 years ago you will be out of sync with the current trend of thought. Below, Roy Williams describes how value statements can be seen as hype; Modern advertising overflows with values-based statements: "Big selection." "High quality." "Low prices." "Easy credit." Even though these statements may be true in the mind of the advertiser, the public has heard them all before. The left hemispheres of our brains detect fact-based statements and prefer them to statements that are values-based. Having been suffocated by hype for the past 40 years, we hunger today for statements of fact. &lt;br /&gt;Roy Williams Monday Morning Memo 5 Values based statements still have their place but backing it up with facts will cut through the clutter more effectively. If you see low prices in website copy will you read on? Maybe, maybe not, but if you see a price which is attractive for a product you want then youre looking for your credit card. Take your PPC ad which says MP3 players  Exceptional quality, high storage capacity and low prices. That might and probably will attract a lot of people who are seeking information about an MP3 player. However selling the same product with fact based statements you could give your reader a much better idea and make your ad stand out from the crowd MP3 players  High quality with 100GB storage for thousands of tracks $399. Of course the second ad will attract far less traffic than the first because youre pre-qualifying people. &lt;br /&gt;Hmmm, well isnt that what you want from a PPC ad? People that know what you have and wants to buy what you sell? Sources 1 The Wizard Of Ads Academy &lt;br /&gt;2 5000 BC Post on the membership forum. &lt;br /&gt;3 Victor Hugo French dramatist, novelist, &amp; poet (1802 - 1885) &lt;br /&gt;4 Wikipedia - A list of slang terms used in the Hip Hop culture. &lt;br /&gt;5 Monday Morning Memo for September 26, 2005 Author: Steve Jackson, Editor - Conversion Chronicles &lt;br /&gt;Steve Jackson is CEO of Aboavista, editor of The Conversion Chronicles and a published writer. You can get a free copy of his e-book sent to you upon subscription to the Chronicles web site (http://www.conversionchronicles.com). 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Review any employee satisfaction survey and youre apt to find this issue among the top five concerns of your staff  sometimes above the issue of pay. So how do you know if your organization provides a safe, healthy environment for employees?  Well, there are some signs to look for. 1. Employees laugh often. Generally, humor is a sign of comfort.  Employees that feel comfortable with co-workers and have joy in their work will exhibit laughter throughout the day. 2. Employees freely share their ideas. Does management truly have an open-door policy?  Employees need a safe environment to share their ideas.  Most employees have an opinion about how to make things better. Lack of unsolicited feedback from staff may indicate that they do not feel safe in presenting their opinions. 3. Employee values and expectations are clear. Staff must know what is expected from them.  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Without the activity food gives your body more calories than it burns.  At this point your body turns on the action of storing which turns into fat.  In laymans terms this is obesity. 1. Not eating properly is the main reason people become obese.  People all over the world are getting fat because they dont take the time to put any control into their eating.  Most people dont walk any more but instead drive every where they go.  This has the health situation in the world out of control. 2. Another reason you can blame your obesity on is genetics.  Other members of    your family may have or still do suffer form obesity.  This is in no means an excuse to get big but rather it should be a good warning that you have to be extra careful in watching your weight. 3. Probably the worst possible predator for obesity is junk food.  In the busy world we live in we are always eating quick snacks such as chips or sodas and of course there is the fast food industry.  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They can be fished at any time of the year and in many depths of water.  Perch are a great starter fish for kids or catching the big ones can be a great challenge to even the seasoned angler.  Some of the biggest and most impressive catches are caught in the winter time. Most perch are caught 2 or 3 inches off the bottom of the lake.  Live bait is usually the bait of choice for most anglers with maggots being the most popular.  You can tip a lead head jig with bait or use a plain number 4 to 6 hook with a split shot about six inches above the hook. Perch can be found in many of the same places that you would find walleye.  In the spring time you can look for them in the shallow bays and on shallow flats where the sun is warming up the water.  For the rest of the year you can fish weedy or rocky humps.  My favorite place in the summer time is in deep water with high weeds.  I fish just above the weeds.  You should try this; I think you will be surprised at what comes out of the weeds to feed on your hook. You dont want to use heavy tackle when fishing for perch.  Light tackle is preferred because perch are not heavy fighters.  You shouldnt use more then 4 pound test.  The lighter tackle makes casting the smaller hooks easier. For many years perch fishing has been a great way to kill a bad day of fishing.  Perch fishing has helped in the bonding of many fathers and their kids.  It has even helped to get a lot of women involved in the great sport of fishing.  So remember that no matter what a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. Dale Mazurek Dale is an expert self taught fisherman for the last 35 years.  He would like to share his stories and tips with the world.  You can check out his blog at http://fishingtutor.blogspot.com/  he is also an avid writer in the process of getting his first novel published.  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For individuals and families who are well acquainted with their phone usage and eat up a great deal of talk time, these standard cellular plans can be economical and smart.  In addition to good rates, these more binding types of cellular plans also provide free cell phones in many instances.  However, not every consumer has the same situation and can benefit from the same type of plan; prepaid plans are the wiser choice in a number of instances. What are the primary characteristics of a prepaid cellular plan? A prepaid cellular plan offers buyers the ability to avoid signing any contract or committing to a service over time.  These plans also allow the buyer to avoid any deposits, credit checks, set monthly fees, or hidden charges. The buyer pays for a set number of minutes, and is unable to use more minutes until they are purchased. Who could benefit most from a prepaid cellular plan? New cellular customers are one group of people who could potentially benefit from a prepaid plan. With only a rough estimate as to how much they will be using their new cell phone, it is probably wise for these individuals to take a prepaid cellular plan for a short period of time, perhaps a few months, to get a more concrete idea of their usage and how well they like the services of a particular provider before making a long term commitment. Another group who could benefit from a prepaid cellular plan would be users who only want a cell phone for emergency purposes or whose use of a cell phone varies widely from month to month.  By using the prepaid option these users can eliminate the set monthly fee.  For these individuals, there is little logic in paying for 300 minutes of talk time every month if they only use 50 or 60 minutes nine months out of the year. Other people who can benefit from a prepaid cellular plan are those who have no credit history; or a poor credit history.  Getting prepaid cellular is simple as there are no credit checks.  In addition many who are on a tight budget also use prepaid plans as a way of controlling the cost; they can't use more minutes than they have paid for and the act of acquiring more minutes usually serves as a great reminder of their budget. Tracking minutes can be difficult, particularly with family plans where multiple people are using the allotted minutes.  A prepaid plan cuts them off if they exceed the limit; the minutes simply are not there which provides some serious budget control. The final group of people who can wisely opt for a prepaid cellular plan are travelers.  Many international travelers have successfully used these plans which allow them needed accessibility while they are gone and no long term commitment in a country where they will be staying for only a matter of days or weeks. Are there other things to consider regarding prepaid cellular plans? Consumers need to understand that any unused minutes in a prepaid cellular plan are lost if they are not used within a specified period of time; each provider has different rules regarding this. Reading the details about the specific prepaid plan is important so that buyers are careful to make accurate estimates as to their usage and purchase only what they need for a given period of time. Buyers will also want to become acquainted with how usage can be tracked, the charge per minute, and other details related to the plan.  Being armed with this information will not only help determine if a prepaid cellular plan can actually save them money but can help the user take control of assuring they get their money's worth of talk time. But of course, this then brings up one of the best aspects of prepaid cellular: if the buyer misses a detail in how the plan functions and is not satisfied, they have the option of dropping the plan at any time making the pain of the mistake short lived. Christine Peppler believes that consumers should not have to possess a technology degree to be able to choose home electronics and entertainment devices.  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Many people overlook this important factor and start with the wrong assumptions. They first buy the rod, then the line to match the rod, then the reel and then they buy the flies they will need to fish. The fact is the flies are the most important in determining weather or not you will be catching any fish. The tackle selection process should go as follows: First you must select the correct flies that you will be using to catch the type of fish you will be attempting to catch. The type of fly that is abundant in that particular environment. We will get into the types of flies  to use in the right environment later on in the book. For now, accept that the fly should be chosen first. Lines: Once the fly assortment has been chosen, the next logical progression should be the line that will be used to catch the fish. The major between fly fishing, spinning and plug casting, is that with the last two types of tackle, the lure is used as a weight that drags the line from the reel to the target point of fishing. Flies are almost weightless, so you will need something to haul the line to the target area. That weight is the fly line, which can be linked to an unrolling sinker. Just before the stop of the back cast and the forward cast, the line is straight. On the stop the line begins unrolling, transporting the fly to the target area. There are four basic types of fly lines: Level taper, double taper, weight forward and shooting taper. Now, within these four tapers there are many variations. Some companies produce several hundred of fly lines. The good thing however, is that once you decide what type of fishing you will be doing, youll be using only a specific type of line. Lines are given numbers from 1-15, and the most commonly used lines are numbered 3-12 in weight. As a rule the first 30 feet of a line is weighted and this line must be matched to the rod for optimum casting. Since most anglers have a variety of different outfits, each outfit is then matched to a different line to match each rod. As a rule, most manufacturers will have a label attached to each reel, which will usually indicate the lines weight or number. About The Author Brett Fogle is the publisher of Fly Fishing Secrets, an insiders guide to flyfishing tips and techniques of the pros. To sign up for free flyfishing tips and other articles, please visit www.fly-fishing-secrets.com. brett@macarthurwatergardens.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Brett_Fogle http://EzineArticles.com/?Selecting-the-Right-Tackle&amp;id=25043 &lt;a href="http://www.watraininginstitute.com.au/minesite/user/view.php?id=73&amp;course=1"&gt;gifts ambien viagra&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.sedc.org.pk/portal/dlearn/user/view.php?id=1789&amp;course=1"&gt;bitter taste ambien&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/mmb/user/view.php?id=789&amp;course=1"&gt;ativan lorazepam abuse&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://andreabg.com/moodle/user/view.php?id=916&amp;course=1"&gt;zolpidem bayvit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/6833031806092425607-7674944711920445022?l=matthewsalphen.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default/7674944711920445022'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6833031806092425607/posts/default/7674944711920445022'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://matthewsalphen.blogspot.com/2008/03/selecting-right-tackle.html' title='Selecting the Right Tackle'/><author><name>matthewsalphen</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14534224176848904312</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833031806092425607.post-3277884458975476131</id><published>2008-03-07T07:11:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-03-07T07:11:25.764-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Alpha Male Soup: The Value of Being Alpha</title><content type='html'>By James Brito Up until a few months ago, I always looked at "alpha males" in completely negative terms.  I saw them as pretentious, obnoxious, cocky and arrogant.  The only reason they got women, I thought, was because women are lame, dense, and go for pricks.  The alpha males success has nothing to do with them, I said, and everything to do with nice girls, going for bad boys. But over the last few months, my attitude has changed.  Ive actually found that adopting an "alpha attitude" is crucial towards attracting women.  In fact, the guys who do best with women arent necessarily jocks; theyre just the ones who are assertive, ambitious,  confident and clever: in short, they are decidedly alpha. What transformed my perception?  Well, it was a best friend who taught memans best friend, to be exact.  My attitude changed as a result of none other than learning about dog training.  Alpha-dog training, to be exact. Heres what I discovered: As dogs today are still pack animals, with the same instincts as "a pack of wolves," its important for dog owners to behave like the "Alpha", or leader, of the group.  In the wild, dogs would follow a structure, and in the absence of a solid "alpha" leader, the "betas" and "omegas" of the pack would rebel.  So as a dog owner, if you dont make it clear to the dog that YOU are the leaderby eating first, going through doorways first, etc.its all over from there: these wolf-like creatures are going to do the complete opposite of what you tell them to, and even become aggressive and untame. Sounds kind of like what happens if you let girls run all over you, doesnt it? However, if you are firm and consistent in asserting yourself as the Alpha of your dogs "pack" (ie, the family household), he will respect you and do what he or she is told.  Youll avoid so many problems, just by taking the time to show a dog that YOU are the boss. Because, much like women, dogs WANT someone whos in control.  They dont want to have take up the role of leader themselves.  Theyll actually love you more when you walk around with pride and confidence. Theres more we can apply to female attraction from alpha dog training.  When a low-ranking dog rebels against the "top dog," successful dog trainers do the same things alpha wolves do in the wild: they ignore the dog for a couple days, until it comes back apologetic and willing to do what it is told.  If the dog acts well upon return, he is rewarded and given the socialization and attention he needs. As youll learn below, you can use this same principles towards ladies you meet at a bar or club. Of course, you cant go overboard.  A dog that obeys out of fear does not behave as well as a dog who behaves out of respect.  In fact, its been found that being too assertive and physical with a dog will only lead to aggressive and reckless behaviors.  So it pays to be firm, but not brutal.  Just like with the ladiesyou want to be confident and assertive, but not arrogant and mean. Here are some more benefits to carrying "alpha attitude" around the ladies: * By asserting yourself as the leadersomeone to be respected, not fearedyou gain peoples respect. As I said, females dont want to have to adopt male leadership themselves; they just want to be around someone whos not afraid to be a stand-up, assertive kind of man.  But let me be clear: women dont want an insecure guy who feels he has to act macho and sexist to get his buddies approval, like so many jocks, but a guy who naturally acts confident, and expects people to show him respect.  Thats what youre aiming for, and thats what women who are worth your time want. * Conversely, by being the "follower" instead of the "followed," people, especially girls, will treat you as what you present: someone whos not a leader, someone whos NOT confident, tough, and full of power; in short, someone whos not full of value.  You get what you give, so its up to you to GIVE a lot! * When a girl, particularly one youve just met at a bar or any social venue, treats you with disrespect, its up to you, as the "alpha male," to ignore her.  Shut her out, move on, and shell eventually come back to you the same way a dog would: with her tail between her legs, apologetic, and hungry for your respect.  But dont address her until youre sure you have her respect, otherwise youre allowing her to "move up the pack," which, as with dogs, will only create future problems. This actually goes to show why guys who ignore girls, get more than those who dote on them and act needy.  Its all evolutionary. * Conversely, when a girl treats you well, gives you love, and yes, does as shes told (though Im not suggesting you guys bark out commands!), you must treat HER with respect.  This especially applies to girlfriends, but also a girl youve only known or dated shortly: Show your thanks, show your appreciation, the same way an alpha leader would display love and affection upon a well-behaved canine. * You can even apply the alpha dog training to dates.  Since the alpha leader eats first, chooses what to eat, and eats the biggest portions, YOU must decide where to eat on a date (dont let her choose the restaurant!), you mustnt be afraid to eat first (although social conventions do dictate that we must wait for both our plates to be served!), and you should get the best bites.  If youre splitting a piece of cheesecake, for example, dont be afraid to dig in and get the best portion!  The girl will actually respect you for it, much more so than if you bashfully gave up the best piece to her.  Again, retain your position as the "top dog." * Finally, you have to show that youre an alpha not just one-on-one, but also in groups.  An alpha wolf doesnt gain his position by submitting to others in the pack; he asserts himself in front of others and makes it known that hes the leader.  That doesnt mean you treat your buddies and strangers like crap; it just means you dont let them push you around.  In short, you must be what the guy I think has the whole "alpha attitude" down pat, Carlos Xuma, calls "being a stand-up guy."  That means standing up for yourself , AND standing up for your girl, by not taking crap from anyone.  You dont have to be a jock to let people know they cant push you around. Quite the contrary.  Xuma knows that in order to be big, youve gotta THINK big, and he does this himself by adopting alpha characteristics.  What are some great alpha characteristics?  In his Secrets to Becoming the Alpha Man course, Xuma rattles off a number of them, including being: - Clever/smart/cunning &lt;br /&gt;- Ambitious &lt;br /&gt;- Excited &lt;br /&gt;- Honorable &lt;br /&gt;- Dominant (not aggressive, but demonstrating superior social skills) &lt;br /&gt;- Stable &lt;br /&gt;- Fit (healthy lifestyle) &lt;br /&gt;- Curious &lt;br /&gt;- Balanced &lt;br /&gt;- Natural Doesnt sound like you?  No worries.  With Xumas course you can learn how to NATURALLY become the leader.  It all starts with attitude.  Carlos teaches some fascinating, real-life subjects like: Qualification: The Essence of Alpha Attitude  &lt;br /&gt;REAL Game Philosophy  &lt;br /&gt;Three Winning Attitudes to Impress Women  &lt;br /&gt;5 Things to Never Talk About with Women  &lt;br /&gt;The Keys to Dating Success  &lt;br /&gt;Motivating Yourself to Get More Girls  &lt;br /&gt;How Even Geeks Can Get 10s with Alpha Attitude  &lt;br /&gt;What Bad Boys Have That Nice Guys Dont  &lt;br /&gt;I highly recommend trying Xuma out.  You can start with his free mini-course and newsletter, and see how you like it.  I personally find it fascinating and down-to-earth gritty. In short, it pays to be alpha.  The best part is, You dont have to be a football player to do it.  The lasting reward is feeling good about yourself, and getting the girls all the other alpha males get.  Whats wrong with that? James Brito, author of "How to Be Irresistible to Women," makes it easy to attract and build honest relationships with the women you want.  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Today, an anniversary is right up there with the biggest money-making gift-giving holidays, but it wasnt always this way. Centuries ago, a married couple really only celebrated the true milestone years  those years for which two of the most precious metals were given. If a couple lasted 25 years together, they gave to one another the gift of silver. And if they lasted 50 years, gold was their reward. Back then, staying married 25 or 50 years was much easier than it is today, if you were lucky enough to live that long. In fact, staying married was practically mandatory as divorce was virtually unheard of back in the Dark Ages (and even, ironically, during the Age of Enlightenment). Couples used to stay together regardless of their love for one another. Today its a whole different story. Hardly anyone gets gold or silver anymore because few individuals make it that far in marriage. Its amazing the number of once-married couples that dont even get to scratch their 7-year itches! I remember how shocked I was to find out how many of my classmates already had been divorced by the time we had all gotten together for our 10-year class reunion. Todays soaring divorce rate is probably the reason why those Anniversary Gift guides have been so frequently updated to better reflect modern times. With married couples lasting fewer and fewer years, theres been a push to get the good gifts much sooner. Have you noticed? Now you can get diamonds as early as your 10-year wedding anniversary! Diamonds are probably a much better gift than tin, but you werent supposed to get another diamond until your 60th anniversary! Makes you stop and think whos behind all this change. All joking aside, an anniversary is supposed to be an important time. Its supposed to be a time to cherish and a time to reflect back on what brought two people together in the first place. Now Im not talking about the sex on the beach or the fuzzy nipples or the screaming orgasms (Im talking here about the alcoholic beverages so get your mind up out of the gutter!); Im thinking of the camaraderie, the flirtation and the spontaneity. An anniversary is also supposed to be a time to look towards the future, to make plans and goals and to chart a course for your future together. Looking forward and back are the main reasons why its important to cherish our anniversaries. Lets face it. If youre married, regardless of whether its been 20 years or youre coming up on your very first anniversary, theres a good chance the two of you have changed since that big day. No one is sure how or why this transformation takes place once marriage occurs, but it does, and it often does so without notice. The kids, the jobs, the bills, the rat race, the (imagined or real) loss of freedom, the never-ending stresses and demands on our time cause us to lose track of the individuals we once were. We stop learning about one another, we stop going out on dates, and we nag and complain and get angry at one another for seemingly trivial issues. Once a year, anniversaries give us an opportunity to remember the love and attraction that once was. Of course, walking down memory lane can only happen as long as the anniversary date isnt forgotten. If it is, then thats a whole other story! Which is another good reason why its important to cherish our anniversaries. Any person who forgets an anniversary will end up regretting that memory lapse in more ways than he or she can imagine! And rightly so. In todays automated society, theres really no excuse for forgetting your anniversary. Another reason why its important to cherish our anniversaries is because there are few other times during the year when extravagance and excess can be excused. 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Baker You've probably received an email message that offered you the chance to quickly and easily earn a "prestigious" degree based on life experience.  Just call the phone number in the email, give them your credit card number, and they'll take care of the rest.  Such spam is pretty obvious to spot and hopefully you simply delete those messages. But what about more sophisticated web sites that promise college degrees based on life experience?  Perhaps they ask for copies of transcripts, test scores, job reports, or personal narratives.  They might even mention how people with college degrees earn far more money than those without undergraduate or graduate degrees.  Are these legitimate? Please be aware that emails advertising so-called life experience degrees are most likely from unaccredited and dubious (if not fraudulent and illegal) institutions. If someone offers you an MBA or Ph.D. degree based on life experience, for example, that should be a red flag. The answer to the question of whether life experience degrees are legitimate is no, and yes, and no.  Since that's three answers to one question, let's look at each in detail. The first answer is no.  You cannot earn a credible degree based on life experience.  No accredited college or university in the United States will offer "life experience degrees."  What is accreditation?  In short, it's a form of institutional peer review where representatives from accredited schools evaluate other schools to ensure that they offer quality educational programs.  There are numerous accrediting agencies in the United States and the reputable ones are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.  You can find a listing of recognized accreditation agencies and accredited schools by searching the Institution Accreditation database sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. The second answer is yes.  On the undergraduate level, you can earn an entire associates or bachelors degree through a demonstration of prior learning. Demonstrating prior learning typically involves using transfer credits, credit by examination, or portfolio development and evaluation. Note that prior learning assessment is a more formal procedure than so-called credit for life experience and is recognized as a legitimate means of granting credit.  If you can demonstrate that you've learned something equivalent to content taught in a college course, then you can earn college credits and apply them an undergraduate degree. The three accredited schools best suited for prior learning degrees are Charter Oak State College, Excelsior College, and Thomas Edison State College. You can also learn more about such programs at the Baker's Guide to Custom Online Degrees listing. The third answer is no.  Prior learning assessment as a means of earning a complete degree doesn't apply to graduate programs -- all accredited masters and doctoral degrees are based on new learning. While you may be able to earn a few graduate credits based on prior learning assessment, they are generally limited to a handful, if any. If you closely examine the schools that advertise graduate degrees based on life experience, you'll notice that they aren't accredited by a recognized agency, and so you would be wise to avoid such programs. So you can earn credit and even an undergraduate degree through a demonstration of prior learning but be wary of programs that lack accreditation or promote quick degrees through life experience.  At the minimum, you'll receive a credential with little value in the marketplace.  At the maximum, youll be violating state law by using an unrecognized credential and bring penalties and embarrassment upon yourself.  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RQ?  Yes, relational quotient or relational intelligence. We are social beings and we interact with each other in one way or another.  Excepting the hermits who live in solitary isolation, we all do connect with people. Social interaction research shows this. So what is RQ?  According to author Brad DeHaven, it is our capacity to connect with one another in a skillful, warm and authentic way.  This revolves around being relational beings who are made to enjoy friendship and community with others.  The person with a high RQ puts high value on understanding and cultivating those relationships. More than anything else, RQ will determine your overall happiness, the health of your relationship with your spouse or partner and your sense of fulfillment in life. Hows your RQ?  Are those around you noticed by you?  When you meet your family, the people at the local store or at work, do you greet them with a smile?  Do people who you interact with feel that you have understood them, respected them and value them?  More importantly, do you show that you value your spouse or partner by giving them utmost attention, understanding and love? So how do we give our relationships the care and attention they deserve?  It is by being conscious in making relationships one of the priorities in your life.  Its about thinking of the other person instead of yourself. To grow your RQ especially in marriage, you need to be the first to reach out to the other instead of waiting around for your spouse to reach out to you.  This will be difficult since it will take you outside your comfort zone. You will even have to get over your pride and take the initiative. Outside your relationship with your spouse or partner, identify key relationships in your life and decide to make a better connection with those who are important to you.  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Massages not only soothes muscles, it also soothes the mind, causing you to relaxmuch like meditation. But with a slight change in technique, you can turn regular massages into erotic massages. This type of massage can be used to turn on any woman. Even if its just for a single night, the women you give these erotic, full-body massages to will be mentally connected to you. Hence, making orgasms an easier objective. Here is why you should learn how to give erotic massages  An erotic massage is an excellent seduction technique. I have learned how to become a good masseur and because of this I have the ability to turn almost any date into an instant success. Everytime I massage the women Im with we usually end up having unforgettable sex. It seems as if women get ultra-sensitive to the touch after an erotic massage; everything is heightenedfrom her emotions to her body sensitivity. Being patient pays off You must be patient when dealing with women. Massages go hand in hand with the way a womans mind and body operates: they both should be worked slowly and with care. Since women can take anywhere from 20-45 minutes to get fully aroused, a massage is the perfect way to get her juices flowing. Just imagine starting off with a harmless massage: You mind if I give you a foot massage, Ruby? then gradually moving into an erotic massage. You will be having super hot sex with her by the time youre halfway through your routine because she will be so aroused. Sounds great doesnt it? Warning!  Before you move from a regular massage to an erotic massage, ask her if its ok. Usually she will say yes if she is into you. But if you are not sure if you should transition into an erotic massage, stop and then ask her if its all right to touch here or there to avoid any embarrassing and awkward moments. Improving your massage technique  You must add erotic massaging to your woman pleaser repertoire if your goal is to seduce and satisfy women. Now to work on your technique you are going to need some help from the professionals. What you can do is pick up a couple of dirt-cheap books on Half.com and learn the basics of erotic massages. I actually make recommendations on my site. Some massaging tips for beginners  Always be prepared... If you are planning a massage please be sure you can go through your entire routine uninterrupted. No phone calls or similar types of disturbances. Assure yourself that you will have at least an hour of free time (maybe more because sex usually follows erotic massages). Be prepared before giving a massage. Set the perfect atmosphere by making sure the room is warm and some pleasant music (i.e. Sade) is playing in the background. If you are going to play music, make sure you use a CD and have it programmed to repeat disc(s) so that it plays right through without stopping. Once again its about rhythm there nothing worst than having to reach over and change the song or station. When you have everything set up nicely she will see that you are a romantic man who puts a lot thought into pleasing a woman. Thats more than she can say about any other man she has been with, I bet. Dont forget your heat warming massage oils. Keep the massage oils in an easy-to-reach location just incase you have to reapply. You dont want a break in rhythm. You must also remember to have clean hands. Make sure your hands are clean and fingernails are cut. &lt;br /&gt;Wear light clothes (if you decide to wear any) when giving or receiving a massage. I usually massage women on a bed or table; but you can also do it on the floor so long as you have plenty of towels, sheets, and pillows to make the surface as comfortable as possible. Before you start a full-blown erotic massage, your goal should be to get her as relaxed as possible. Tell her to close her eyes and breath deeply. Ask her once every so often if it feels good or if there is anything she wants. 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Brown place an ad offering to buy any proof examples in the December 1919 issue of the ANA journal "Numismatist". Then during the ANA convention in 1920 he offered to pay $600 dollars for all examples. Since he actually owned all five specimens, this was just a way to build speculation and establish a market value for the coins. This was enough to create a stir among coin collectors but it took another enterprising coin dealer to make this one of the most famous coins in America. Coin dealer B. Max Mehl begain one million dollar advertising campaign nation wide in 1930 that offered $50 for every 1913 Liberty Nickel sent to him. This created a sensation and people around the country began searching for the elusive nickel. The nation was in the early stages of the Great Depression and fifty dollars was a great deal of money. The real intent of Mehl's campaign was peddling his "Star Rare Coin Encyclopedia." 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Our stash of wahoo whackers are easy to rig and easy to fish. They represent high-profile go-fast baits which track true and remain submerged even in the roughest sea conditions. We only pull an assortment of Ilanders and Billy Baits rigged over the top of two similar color skirts. Both have an alluring flash and hold up well after numerous attacks. A 3 ounce egg is inserted into the top skirt for added stability with 1 ounce eggs used for spacers to align the 10/0 hook in correct position protruding from the end of the skirt. Speaking of hooks, wahoo champions attest stiff rigs are the key to hooking and holding more fish. A stiff rig won't swing away when a vicious wahoo savagely strikes the middle of the lure. The business end will remain right where it needs to be to make a solid connection. At boatside, handling dangerous wahoo should be done with caution. 50 pounds of thrashing chainsaw tethered to the end of a cable can do serious damage. Leather gloves and long handled gaffs are a must, even for experienced deck-hands. Once the prize has been boated, secure the fish in a cooler until the wahoo officially meets his maker. After a few minutes it should be safe to remove the hook and take advantage of photo ops. Final step would be to pack the entire fish in ice. Fresh wahoo is way too delectable to jeopardize as the tender white meat makes for the tastiest fish fingers or grilled steaks found anywhere. I recommend preparing on a preheated grill after marinating in melted butter, fresh garlic, white wine, fresh parsley, lemon juice and your favorite seasonings to taste. Cook quickly for only two to three minutes on each side and enjoy with fresh vegetables and your favorite bottle of Chardonnay. Yummy! The areas we described off West End and Bimini offer fantastic wahoo fishing that will leave you with lifelong memories and a freezer full of tasty fillets. Make the most of a trip and cross over with your favorite buddy or two. It's always fun to high-speed troll alongside other boats and more lures in the water will make pinpointing the action that much easier. Well folks, I believe we've covered it all. I hope the info provided helps you the next time you dash across the Gulf Stream. You see, Wahoo World really does exist, just follow the dotted lines. 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They are clean, do not carry human diseases and most importantly, are a nutritious food supplement readily accepted by birds and fishes. Mealworms can be offered to birds to entice them to use a nest box or to assist the incubating female to find food quickly so that she does not have to leave her eggs for long periods of time. They act as supplementary food for nestling if food becomes scarce when weather conditions prevent the parents from finding insects and, help them survive during spells of severe winter weather. Raising mealworms is quite easy, requiring only a grain source such as wheat bran, cornmeal, chicken mash or oatmeal. To provide moisture, one may add a piece of potato, apple or banana peel on a paper towel or a cardboard about once a week. Care should be taken that the meal itself doesn't become too moist. 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