<?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-6467521313357844590</id><updated>2011-04-21T15:00:37.959-07:00</updated><title type='text'>burrellcissiee</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://burrellcissiee.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6467521313357844590/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://burrellcissiee.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6467521313357844590/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>burrellcissiee</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12699438754392541543</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>124</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467521313357844590.post-720926488320993303</id><published>2008-06-16T04:02:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T04:02:46.666-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Conversation Tips</title><content type='html'>By Dan Bc I was recently talking to an old friend of mine who I hadnt seen in a long time. While relaxing and enjoying a few drinks, he proceeded to tell me about his experiences with two attractive women hed met the previous weekend. He explained, "I just wanted to walk across the room and meet them, but I had no idea what to say...I literally thought about it for over half an hour." A selection of cheesy pick up lines and openers hed seen on the internet ran through his head, but somehow that sort of approach just didnt seem right. The pressure built. The more he thought about approaching the girls, the more anxious and unsure he felt about it. He gripped at his beer and started to peel the label from it. He felt as though others were staring at him and wondering why he looked so tense. More tension. Finally he decided to, "Just go and do it" and settled on the best pick up line he could think of at the time. The 15 metre walk towards the women seemed to last a lifetime. Maneuvering his way through the crowd, he eventually reached their side, nervously sat down... ...and blurted out the pick up line. Can you guess what happened? Lets just say that the girls felt no attraction. Sensing that he was trying to pick them up, the women ignored him and continued on with what theyd been chatting about. Im sure plenty of you can relate to receiving that sort of response from women. Guys face it all the time. On one hand the guy feels a strong attraction and wants to act on it, yet on the other he simply DOESNT KNOW what to do. If a guy receives those sorts of response from women often enough, he will either: a) Do everything in his power to avoid it (i.e. not approach at all). &lt;br /&gt;b) Resort to getting drunk and hoping to get lucky. &lt;br /&gt;c) Learn how to meet and attract women the RIGHT WAY and then practice what he has learnt in the real world, until it becomes natural. &lt;br /&gt;d) Decide to just face the music and approach! Unfortunately for the latter, it usually includes some weird pick up line or awkward ice-breaker. Or worse still, the guy will approach with some elaborate pick up persona that isnt even him. Women feel the incongruence and immediately lose any feelings of attraction for the guy. So what happened to my friend in his situation? Why did he feel the need to use a pick up line to start a conversation? The reality is that a lot of guys struggle to start conversations with women. They really do. Ive been there and can empathise with how much of a challenge it is to become a great conversationalist. I can remember seeing attractive girls all year round and not starting a conversation with ONE of them because I just didnt know how. It wasnt fun. I tried pick up lines and they didnt work. I tried to accidentally bump into women at the bar and that didnt work either. Eventually I resorted to desiring women from a distance. Know the feeling? Well I dont know about you, but I dont recall my father nor my 8th grade teacher pulling me aside to say Son, here is the correct way to interact with women in order to spark attraction and make things flow along smoothly and naturally. Yet mothers, sisters, and girlfriends have been talking about the mating dance with each other for years! Pick up Cleo magazine and youll see articles like, '10 tips to help your man fall in love with you' or 'How to show him that you like him without coming across as to eager.' Its about time you stopped to LEARN what you need to do as well. Most guys fly by the seat of their pants and hope to get LUCKY with women. However as you and I know, that luckiness doesnt happen often enough or with the women that you REALLY want. So you need to build the skills to MAKE IT HAPPEN whenever you want. Yes, you can LEARN how to be a great conversationalist. What I have heard time and time again from women is, "I love a guy who knows how to hold a conversation." On the flip side, Ive also heard women say things like, "I hate it when I start talking to a guy and hes awkward or nervous and just cant hold up a conversation." Your conversation skills are a POWERFUL way of conveying your most important quality when it comes to dealing with women: Your PERSONALITY. Personality is vital when it comes to NATURALLY attracting women. So whats the answer? The answer is to learn how to hold a great conversation, knowing what to say and HOW to say it. Stop using tacky pick-up tactics and learn how to begin and continue GENUINE interactions with women. Cheers Ben The Modern Man is a company that teaches men how to meet, attract and date women. In addition to offering live coaching for men on how to meet and attract women in real-life situations every weekend (Lifestyle Courses), they run a seminar and have an e-book available for download. 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Its is designed for all those businessmen who need finance for the number of functions to be performed in the business. Business loan is indeed a great help for the development of your firm. Business loan has become a need of the entrepreneurs. A stiff competition among innumerable firms in the market invites a cut throat race. Its difficult to survive in the market without a proper supply of funds. And, its not necessary that a businessman will have funds available at all the times. He may anytime fall short of capital. Hence business loan becomes a lifeline for him in such urgency. There is no doubt that business can make you financially very sound, if it receives a good profit. However, this is equally true, that it can ruin your economic status if it suffers from heavy losses. A business loan is designed for both the circumstances. It may help you to flourish your firm and also become a great help for you during your rainy days. Business loan is required for various functions of your firm. Some of them are- to buy land and buildings, to set up heavy machineries and plants, changes in infrastructure of your firm, buying stores and retail outlets, buying raw materials, increasing pay scale of your employees etc. These are all heavy investment requirements and consume a big amount of capital. Business loan is an ideal option to cater to such requirements. Before you apply for business loan, its a rational thing to consider the size of your firm and the requirement of capital. If you are looking for the fast and urgent money, apply online to the lenders. About The Author &lt;br /&gt;The author is a business writer specializing in finance and credit products and has written authoritative articles on the finance industry. 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Bragging about the techniques would have cost a Venetian bead maker his life a few hundred years ago and, even today, the Japanese closely guard some of the processes involved in seed bead production. The term seed beads, refers to the tiny beads used in bead jewelry and textiles, which are also affixed to accessories like handbags, shoes, lamp-shades and other decorative items.  They are finicky to work with and can send you scuttling off to the optometrist, but they produce some of the most exquisite, intricate beadwork. For many years, the Europeans held the biggest claim to seed bead production.  Italy, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic) and to a lesser degree, France, were the front-runners in producing these very popular beads.  Europe still produces seed beads today, as do many other countries such as China, India, Pakistan, Turkey and Iran.   It is Japan though, that has the enviable reputation of producing the finest quality seed beads in the world. Seed beads come in just about every shape and color imaginable and may be transparent, foil lined or opaque.  Although they are sometimes made from plastic or metal, they are typically made of glass.  Understandably, every country involved in making seed beads has their own technique but certain elements of the production processes are similar.   For instance, the first step in the process is liquefying silica sand. Whilst the French heat the silica sand to temperatures over 1200C, over a number of weeks, the Japanese heat it over a day.  It is at this point, in both instances, that the desired color is added.  Once that is done, a portion of the molten mix is released from the cauldron, and an air bubble is blown into the molten glass either by mouth or with a shot of compressed air.  Either way, this step forms a space inside the molten mix and the mix forms a long, hollow tube of glass, known as a cane. While still hot, the cane is stretched. Bearing in mind that the now soft glass continues to harden as it cools, means that the speed at which the cane is stretched dictates the length of the cane, which in turn determines the size of the seed beads.  Depending on the country where the beads are being made, this can be achieved with manpower or machinery. It might sound unbelievable, but in some instances, men using a metal grip, take one end of the cane each and can run up to a few hundred meters to obtain this result! Once cooled, the canes are cut into beads, although at this stage, the beads look nothing like the end product; they are dull with rough edges.  The beads are then put into a mixture such as clay and charcoal and carefully tumbled, to smooth and shape them and then reheated to temperatures between 500C-800C, depending on where they are made and what type of seed bead the manufacturer is producing.  This process burns the abrasive mixture and adds a yet unseen shine to the beads.  They are then washed and dried and finally reveal their true color and luster. Individual taste affects opinion of what the most striking seed beads are today.  Many would say the Japanese but some prefer the Czech seed beads which are not quite so perfect and often more rounded in shape.  The Japanese seed beads are made by three major companies; Miyuki, Matsuno and Toho.  The term Japanese Delicas, used to refer to the most highly prized seed beads, actually refers to the beads by that name made by Miyuki.  When Miyuki introduced these beads, they became an overnight success and the other two Japanese players soon followed with their own versions; Matsunos Magnifica and Tohos Aiko.  Consequently, when sourcing Japanese Delicas, it pays to know exactly which bead companys version you are after. As you might imagine, given their size, there is a special system of scale used to classify seed beads.  The measurement is called an aught (pronounced like taught without the t), and it is thought that this measure may have originated as the number of beads that could comfortably be strung on a one inch length of cord.  The trick with seed bead sizing is to remember; the smaller the number, the larger the bead size. The most commonly used sizes are 8/0 and 11/0, although the smaller size 15/0 seed beads are often used in intricate bead weaving designs. Some of the names given to seed beads include: Delica beads which are cylindrical in shape with a large 11/0 hole which allows you to pass your thread through the same bead many times making them ideal for bead weaving projects as well as embellishing fabric and bead embroidery.  &lt;br /&gt;Charlotte cut seed beads are cut to give a faceted, sparkling appearance and come in a range of sizes.  The faceted surface reflects the light around it.&lt;br /&gt;Bugle beads are long, narrow and tubular and come in a variety of lengths, there is also a twisted variety of bugle bead which adds interest and depth to bead designs. &lt;br /&gt;Rocaille seed beads are usually rounded, silver or gold lined with a square hole. Given the dazzling array of colors, shapes and sizes of the various kinds of seed beads, its easy to see how versatile they can be when used in different ways.  They certainly require more time and effort to work with than other beads but the results they give, make the effort truly rewarding! 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A Mexican Fiesta, A Hawaiin Luau, A Low Country Boil, A Clam Bake and a Spanish Tapas Party are five great rehearsal dinner themes that will add pizzazz to a special evening that will long be remembered. Out of all the wedding festivities, it is often the wedding rehearsal dinner that brides, grooms and family members say was the most fun event of the weekend wedding festivities. "I love wedding rehearsal dinners!"  is a sentiment that resonates across a broad, eclectic range of ethnic, cultural and social economic spectrums. While wedding receptions tend to be very large functions with perhaps several hundred invited guests, rehearsal dinners are smaller and more intimate with only the closest family and friends in attendance. Often times there are guests in attendance at a large wedding reception, that the bride and groom barely know.  That seems rather odd!  I suppose that is why wedding crashers can go unnoticed! I've never heard of a rehearsal dinner crasher... have you?  Rehearsal Dinners are far too intimate. To create a great rehearsal dinner, think about your combined passions.  Use the themes of other rehearsal dinners, soirees, movies or other passions to serve as a springboard to creating a theme that fits your unique situation for this once in a lifetime special night! 1. A Mexican Fiesta One couple loved hot spicy food and bold vibrant colors. When it came time to think of a theme, the Southwestern Fiesta was a natural. 2. A Hawaiian Luau Another couple wanted to have a Hawaiian Luau to build on the theme of the honeymoon they would be going on. 3.  A Low Country Boil One grooms family had a tradition of hosting Low Country Boils for special occasions and asked to honor the couple with this special tradition. 4.  A Clam Bake One couple threw an authentic clam bake for their family and friends on a sandy beach. 5.  A Spanish Tapas Party Another couple who had met while studying abroad in Spain requested a Spanish Tapas Party for the theme of their rehearsal dinner. Whatever you decide to do for your rehearsal dinner, have fun with it! Take out a pad of paper and start jotting notes, sketches and inspirations.  I suggested this technique to one couple. After giggles and a couple whispers they said they wanted butcher paper for tablecloths and magic markers on each table because they loved doodling "I love you" to each other at the restaurants and bistros that they have eaten at during their courtship that covered their tables in newsprint or butcher paper. The sky is really the limit when it comes to selecting a theme for your rehearsal dinner.  2006 Kathi Dameron, Kathi Dameron and Associates Note To Publishers: You are invited to share this article through your ezine, website or print publication provided you publish this article in its entirety and include the copyright statement, bio information, active website links and contact information for Kathi Dameron and Associates as provided in the resource section at the bottom of the article. Abundant Blessings! Kathi Dameron Wedding Reception Teleseminars For Brides Learn How To Self-Cater or Semi-Cater Your Own Wedding Reception http://www.kathidameron.com 850-422-3599 Kathi Dameron teaches brides-to-be how to create beautiful and affordable wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridesmaid luncheons and other festive soirees that pop with personality and panache. 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Grass under spruce and pine: As many homeowners have noticed grass growing under these conifers do even worse than under most deciduous trees. Along with the shade, lack of moisture, less nutrients and less air movement, these trees have an extra trick up their sleeves. When these trees drop their needles (needle cast) the needles cause the soil around the tree to increase in acidity. Once again it is just another form of defense trees will use to compete with other plant life. Growing grass in the shade: The number one thing you must do to grow grass in the shade is to use a shade tolerant grass such as Fine Fescue. Removing lower branches and a light pruning of the inner growth allows more sunlight to penetrate the lawn below. If you are mowing under the trees, raise the mower blade 1 level to leave more leaf blade to increase the grass plants chance at photosynthesis. These areas also require more watering during dry spells to compensate for the amount the trees will be using at this time. Light fertilization is recommended in these areas as generally the grass is under stress for most of the year. Paul is a Certified Pesticide Applicator in the province of Alberta, Canada. He has over 15 years experience in the lawn care industry. For more lawn care information, please visit http://www.fairyring.ca. 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Well, the fact is that they will never go down, it will always be an up-hill battle.  Ever since the world has got more aggressive on the marketing side of things, the Internet has helped exposed many things we never thought wed see or hear about.  One of these things is money saving opportunities. I dont know about you but every time I go to the mailbox each month, I find that horrific cell phone bill.  Im sure weve all thought to ourselves, Wow, I used this many minutes or I sent that many text messages?  Yes, it can be frustrating but Ive found many ways to save on your cell phone bill. Text messages usually only cost you about five to ten cents a message depending on your carrier.  It gets a little bit more expensive if you want to send a picture message.  Sure, you say five to ten cents is a little bit, but think about it, ten messages is one dollar.  One hundred is ten bucks and so forth.  Sure, you can buy the bulk packages but what if you dont use all of them or you dont use any at all?  The cell phone world is a confusing one. Instead of text messaging from your cell phone, a few sites have popped up on the web where they allow you to pop in someones cell phone number, along with your message and they will receive the text message you type out to them.  Not only do you not have to use the numbers to make your sentence, you will save the hassle from paying that lousy five cents. Where can I find this nifty website?  One of my favorite website is textyourbuddy.com.  They dont force you to register and their privacy policy states that they dont store any information, including the cell phone number.  Beware because some sites will store the number and sell it to third parties.  We dont want our friends getting junk mail.  I think I would rather pay off the five cents. Text messaging is one of the few things we can save from.  Another is making actual calls.  Skype has recently stated that they are offering free calls to the United States.  All you need to do is download their free software at skype.com and you can start calling your friends for free.  Now, the only downfall on this one is you cant call your friend from the grocery store or movie theatre.  Well, thats unless you bring a portable laptop with WiFi. The Internet can be a great thing if you research but again it gets so much bad press in the media.  Lets look at the bright side of things every once in a while and help each other save money. 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Ticks infest areas with thick vegetation, and individuals and animals in these areas face the risk of tick bites. Tick bites occur when ticks attach themselves to a host. In humans, tick bites can cause diseases such as Lyme disease, Colorado tick fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia, and tick paralysis. Ticks vary in size and color; based on these factors, some ticks are easily noticeable while others are not. If a tick simply crawls on the skin, no disease or infection will be transmitted. Diseases may be transmitted if a tick attaches itself to a host and feeds on the host. As there is no pain immediately after a tick bite, one may not notice the tick. Therefore, it is essential for individuals to carefully examine themselves, children, and pets if they have been to woods, parks, and other tick-prone areas. 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Probably one of the most famous misconceptions, even within Hindus, is that they are required to worship idols. The truth is Hindus are asked not to worship idols, but worship God in the form of idols. With so many idols and faces of the Almighty, people tend to easily get confused between God and idols. The purpose of worhsipping God through idols is to facilitate contemplation of the infinite with our finite capabilities. Reaching the infinite with finite capabilities is one of the paradoxes in Hinduism. To digress slightly, most paradoxes make us think and the simple reason is that they contain the universal truth in them. Note "simple reason" and "universal truth", even that is a paradox I just thought of. There is an interesting thought on how evolutionary is being depicted through the ten incarnations of the Hindu Lord Maha Vishnu. This is what it is believed to be. Matsya(fish) to Kurma(tortoise-amphibian) to Varaha(boar) to Narasimha(half-man/half lion) to Vamana(dwarfed man-with stunted growth) to Parasurama(axe wielding primitive man) to Rama(justly king-epitome of goodness) to Krishna(worldly wise-machiavellian) to Buddha(enlightened one) to ? The last incarnation is believed to be Kalki Avatar. The incarnation He takes to destroy the world which is equivalent to that of what other religions believe to be "judgement day". There is another belief of how Lord Surya's (Sun) had seven chariots which correspond to the seven colours of the spectrum. It is fascinating that our forefathers knew well about science which we know of today. In the Golden and Silver Ages, some civilisations were known to have used technology more advanced than ours. 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I myself have tendency to eat to fast. The problem with eating too fast is simple, you eat too much. I will elaborate, we all get an emotional high from eating and sometimes eat so fast causing us to over eat. Slow Down &lt;br /&gt;The next time you eat try this, chew your food and enjoy the taste. Make an effort, and try to slow down while eating. Most people are likely to overeat. There is just not time to let our stomachs get full. Hold Off For That Second Helping &lt;br /&gt;Another way to challenge yourself is this, instead of reaching for that second plate as soon as your first plate is gone, wait just 10 minutes. I will bet that by waiting it will be much easier to refuse that second helping. Just think what 10 minutes could do for your overall health, blood sugar and weight. Portions Size &lt;br /&gt;If you can get through just a few days or a week of practicing the above mentioned tips you are on your way, now try adjusting your portions of food intake. Instead of filling your plate up,try smaller portions. Don't be to drastic the first few days. Try reducing portion size a little bit each day. There is no need to measure or weigh your food, use your eye site. It's that simple! The best way to loose weight and keep your blood sugar down at the same time is by eating smaller portions. Give yourself time this will work. If you happen to overeat at one meal don't beat yourself up just focus more the next time you eat. Eat Frequently &lt;br /&gt;I have analyzed my eating patterns and discovered that when I wait to long to eat and find myself starving, this is the time that I will most likely overeat. The best way to not do this is simple eat more often, and eat smaller meals. If you plan on eating every 3 hours or so you will see how just an apple and a half sandwich will keep you full to the next meal. Waiting 4-6 hours between meals, you will eat more and your body will suffer for it. It is much easier for your body breakdown smaller portions and process the sugar that to stuff yourself. Remember being diabetic your body cannot process extra sugar like most people.&lt;br /&gt;So smaller meals= less sugar in your blood. 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Did you know that 70% of all of the engagements that happen each year will happen on Christmas/New Year's/ Valentine's Day?  I don't know if the gentlemen are just lacking for originality, or if the romance of the season is just too good to pass up?  What is the result of the 70%???  Thousands of newly (excited) engaged brides  flood the bridal show market each year, which is why, in New England, we have these shows from January - March. A bridal show is the ultimate way to shop for wedding services. Unlike a magazine or web site, you can see, touch, sample, and question everything wedding related at these events! Here are a few tips of what to look for and what NOT to look for in a bridal show vendor. Now first and foremost, please remember that the vendors have paid to be here! They can pay up to $1500 for a small booth just to have the chance to fight the other vendors to romance your business. This fierce competition can lead to less than desirable behavior at times. These rare moments can make some bridal show attendees shy and unwilling to talk with the vendors.  Big mistake! Rule # 1: Talk with the vendors!  The best way to find out whether or not a service is right for you is to always have a conversation. You will determine, usually in the first few minutes, whether a service is right for you. If a vendor is pushy or will not take NO for an answer, put down the literature and say, "Thank you for your time." Then move on.  I feel that if a vendor is a "Hard Sell," they must be desperate for work. If they are that desperate, maybe they are not that busy? If they are not that busy, maybe they are just not very good at what they do?  Just my theory... Rule # 2:  Look beyond the candy!  Some vendors use the craziest things to lure you into their booth. I have seen things like cookies, dancing girls, water dispensers, and Hummers.  Ask yourself, what does any of this have to do with the service the vendor is providing? Chances are that if the vendor has the need for gimmicks to get you into the booth, the substance of the product may be lacking? Rule # 3:  Trust the quality of the paperwork. This area might be the second best way to evaluate a vendor, after speaking with them one on one, of course.  If you receive a handout that has been made on a home computer, if the handout looks and feels CHEAP, or if it lacks information, then usually the service lacks as well. When you dump all of the contents of your bridal show bag onto your kitchen table, look for the paperwork that is of quality. If it is well prepared, informative, and well presented, then chances are the service vendor puts the same care into their customers as they put into their paperwork. Rule # 4:  Beware the Bridal show specials!  People love a deal. If you really think you are getting a deal at a bridal show, think again. Many "show specials" are fake. You think you are getting a deal, so you book. In reality, the vendor is charging you the same as if you meet then outside the show. They raise the normal rate for the show to make the "Show special" look that much more attractive. Oldest trick in the book!  The deals you can get are the ones you don't want. Some vendors will get into quoting wars with other vendors at the show. YES, you might be able to beat down a vendor if you play them against another service provider at the show, but this is a sign of desperateness and you might not like the service you have after the smoke clears. Some vendors will also give you the lowest level of service possible, if you beat them down on price. "Small price = Small service. Did anyone ever hear the phrase, "You get what you pay for?"  If a vendor does not negotiate price, that is usually the sure sign of a stable, quality, reputable business.  Watch out for Bridal show prize boxes! They are usually a way for the vendor to market you after the show. You actually win nothing except a mail box full of junk literature and phone solicitation. Don't fall for gimmicks. Look for substance. Rule # 5:  If it looks and sounds too good to be true, usually it is too good to be true.  I would encourage any bride-to-be to get out and enjoy a bridal show. It is a big part of the experience of getting married. Just be careful and realistic when speaking with vendors. Best wishes to all those that are getting married.  Hope to see you at the next bridal show. Rob Alberti, owner of After Hours DJ Service (http://www.afterhoursdj.net) and proud member of The DJ Network (http://www.thedjnetwork.com) has been a wedding entertainment specialist for over 20 years. 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How much difference does this make? The answer is: Another persons religious beliefs are important to you to the degree they re important to you. &lt;br /&gt;This may sound like begging the question, but its an important thing to get . Assuming youre looking for marriage, you need to make a must have and a cant stand list.  If certain religious beliefs go into either group, pay attention to them, because you won t be happy if they arent there (or are and shouldnt be) and the relationship wont work in the long run. Begging the question is what Zen is all about. The koan can mean youre asking a question no one knows the answer to, or that you dont need an answer to, or you know the answer as well as anyone, you just dont know it by reason (which is limited). In the case of religious beliefs, the emotionally intelligent thing to do is to figure out what you want (work with a coach for clarity; its worth it) and then experience the person. Do you mean adherence to a certain set of principals as espoused by a certain faith, such as being Methodist, or Buddhist? Do you need someone to agree with every word you say about it? Or do you believe in certain spiritual principals which could be compatible with various faiths or someone who doesnt attend church at all? Does it matter to you more how the person argues their faith verbally, or how they live it in their daily actions and behaviors? Some religions require only faith; others require certain actions.  At the same time, some people follow their faith, and others do not. Apply your emotional intelligence competencies as you date. 1. ZEN: A tree that is unbending is easily broken. Lao Tzu&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: FLEXIBILITY Use all your brains. You must feel how you feel around this person (see point number 2) and also think about what it is youre after at the deepest and broadest level so that you can have the flexibility to deal with another imperfect, not entirely predictable human being. 2. ZEN: Only the supremely wise and the abysmally ignorant do not change. Confucius&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: Understanding of people. You have to allow for the fact that the individual may change. Few people make extreme changes in their core being and basic operating principals, but many of us make changes and adjustments in behaviors and thoughts. Get to know the person well enough so you have a sense of their core. 3. ZEN: If you are too excited by joy, later you will have to cry. Tibetan saying.&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: Reality-testing. Roughly translated this means that it s best to go slow and find a person with a modulated response to you. Don t get so excited you arent paying attention. Even soul-mates may disagree on how to load the dishwasher. How can you expect exact alignment in the articulation of a religious belief? Therefore, number 4. 4. ZEN: We think in generalities but we live in detail. Alfred North Whitehead&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: Impulse control Take the time to get to know the person in little and daily ways. Someone can talk one way and act another. They can say they don t believe in abusing animals (or anything else) and still do it. Only time will tell. 5. ZEN: Think with the whole body. Taisen Deshimaru&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: Intuition Oddly enough, thinking with the whole body is what intuition is about. The quickest and surest way to know whether it s a fit is to use your intuition (gut feeling, instincts). How do you know your gut feeling? From your gut! Your body sends you physiological messages. Can you completely relax with this person? If so, there is deep trust, the foundation of lasting relationships. 6. ZEN: We do not want churches because they will teach us to quarrel about God. Chief Joseph&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: Constructive discontent. When there are disagreements, figure out what you re really arguing about. If it s just semantics, it s just semantics. &lt;br /&gt;It was in vogue, for instance, in the Renaissance to debate how many angels would fit on the head of a pin. This is hardly likely to play itself out in how the person lives their life. 7. ZEN: A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it. Rabindranath Tagore&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: Integrated self. The interface between intellect and &lt;br /&gt;emotions. Someone who engages in intellectual repartee about matters of the heart hasnt got it together, and you don t need to get-together with them. Wouldn t you rather be loved than understood, if it came to that (and it will)? 8. ZEN: Beware, as they say, of mistaking the finger for the moon when you re pointing at it. John Cage&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: Intentionality. Date the person long enough to determine that when they talk about their religious beliefs, they live by them.  In other words, they re not just repeating something they memorized, or just saying what they think you want to hear. Someone deeply in that delicious falling-in-love stage will do this. Haven t you? 9. ZEN: The first sign of your becoming religious is that you are becoming cheerful. Swami Vivekananda&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: Positive attitude, optimism. IF you believe this is the test of being religious, then Swami Vivekananda is the man for you. If you prefer a person with a positive attitude, as I do, and it comes with religious belief, better yet. (Studies show marriages are happiest when the number of positive comments about self, other and relationship is 3x the number of negative comments.) 10. ZEN: When a dog runs at you, whistle for him. Henry David Thoreau&lt;br /&gt;EQ COMPETENCY: Common sense! When it feels right and good, go for it! Ultimately its difficult to live with someone who doesnt have your same values and priorities. SHAWNA discovered this when dating a man outside her faith. He loved her and was willing to convert, attending classes and services with her. She was troubled that even so, he didnt believe what she did. Growing up with a certain faith engrains it at a level that can rarely be approached when its learned later in life. This may or may not be unsurmountable. In SHAWNAs case it was. She couldnt feel he had, or ever would have, the same beliefs as she did. TOMAS, on the other hand, fell in love with someone outside his faith, from another culture, and more than 10 years younger. Still, he said, were two peas in a pod. I could care less if she goes to a synagogue and I dont. SAMIA married someone she met at her mosque, but problems began to spring up immediately. I assumed too much, she said. I thought we felt the same way about things, but it didnt live out the way I thought it would. I wish Id given it more time. Its hard to think when you re that much in love. In their case, their religious beliefs, in words, were a match, but they werent lived out in ways that were compatible. P.S. If you come from different faith backgrounds and plan to have children, work this one out ahead of time. It can be a bigee when the time comes. Susan Dunn, MA, Emotional Intelligence Coach, http://www.susandunn.cc . Coaching, internet courses and ebooks around emotional intelligence for midlife, transitions, personal development, relationships and career. Susan is the author of Midlife Dating Manual. For FREE EQ ezine, mailto:sdunn@susandunn.cc and put ezine for subject. 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We lead you onto the&lt;br /&gt;right path to prevent and treat your heartburn. You may find many heartburn treatments all over the Internet. Even&lt;br /&gt;then, lots of people are choosing home remedies as a&lt;br /&gt;substitute for&lt;br /&gt;the conventional medicines because these have several side effects.&lt;br /&gt;Home remedies are natural. Natural ingredients play a very important role in home remedies. They&lt;br /&gt;consist of herbs, minerals, seeds and other natural&lt;br /&gt;ingredients. This is a very good approach to treat&lt;br /&gt;and prevent your heartburn. Using plenty of whole grains, fresh&lt;br /&gt;vegetables and a few fruits will certainly help you treat and&lt;br /&gt;prevent heartburn. Cinnamon, ginger, almonds, peppermint and fruits like banana are&lt;br /&gt;invaluable sources of a natural home remedy to prevent and treat&lt;br /&gt;heartburn. If you want to prevent heartburn successfully, first know that&lt;br /&gt;heartburn is an eating disorder. You yourself create your heartburn&lt;br /&gt;problem&lt;br /&gt;if you don't take care of your eating habits. Eating&lt;br /&gt;disorders severely affect your upper digestive system and as&lt;br /&gt;a result,&lt;br /&gt;you feel heartburn. As the problem is with the digestive system, your eating habits are&lt;br /&gt;very important. You can prevent and treat your heartburn completely if&lt;br /&gt;you mend your food habits and lifestyle. Find below some Dos and Don'ts, which help you&lt;br /&gt;prevent your heartburn. &lt;br /&gt; Don't take foods and beverages that can trigger reflux of&lt;br /&gt;stomach&lt;br /&gt;contents. Example coffee, tea, cola drinks, carbonated&lt;br /&gt;beverages,&lt;br /&gt;citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes and tomato sauces,&lt;br /&gt;chocolate,&lt;br /&gt;spicy and fatty foods. Don't drink alcohol. 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Mali Flex Multi-Position Lounger: From Kelp, Stone and Tang, this futon features an array of positions including sofa, lounger and sleeper  thanks to the six positional wings of the futon frame. The cushions and pillows are custom made and available in a variety of coordinating fabric hues exclusively for the frame. The set costs around $190 only. 3-in-1 Wood Futon, Unfinished: This futon is constructed with Brazilian wood. It comes unfinished, so it can be stained according to preference, and it converts into a chaise lounge, couch or full size bed. Users also have a choice of two futon mattresses. The 3-in-1 futon costs around $80. Round Arm Full Metal Futon: From Elite Products, this is a Sofa to Bed futon with sturdy steel frame. It features scratch resistant powder coat finish, and two position fron operational hinge mechanism. The product costs around $125. Elite also has futon frames crafted of woods such as Pine and solid oak. 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People think needles.  Acupuncture is not so much about the needles as it about balancing the bodys energy system or qi (pronounced chee).   The concept of practitioners inserting needles into points seems to be what everyone thinks of when they think of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a medical practice that is thousands of years old. It originated in Asia.  Throughout the country of China, there are many different theories and ways of practicing.   As time passes, more and more of this information is being translated and practiced in the Western World. Needles are a major factor in acupuncture.  The needles used in acupuncture are not the large size syringes that people are familiar with from their doctors office.  These are solid needles that are about the size of a dressmakers pin and smaller. Energy, or qi, flows throughout the body.   Qi concentrates its flow through major pathways, called channels or meridians.  On each channel are points where qi can be manipulated by a skilled practitioner.  These are the places the acupuncturist chooses to needle. Through the choice of points to needle, a practitioner can balance the bodys qi and thereby alleviate the symptoms of disease or illness.  In order to make lasting change, the patient must have a series of treatments.   The body becomes habituated to certain imbalances and though the patient may feel better after a treatment to correct this, it is natural for the body to go back to its familiar way of being.  This may explain why acute problems, such as an injury, generally respond more quickly to acupuncture treatments than long term ailments. After the needles are inserted, the patient can expect to lie on the table with the needles for about twenty to thirty minutes.  In some cases, this will be longer.  During this time, there is rarely any discomfort.  It can be a very relaxing time for the patient.   After this rest, the acupuncturist will remove the needles and perhaps do a bit of massage if there is a painful area.   They will make recommendations about when the patient should return and any other types of treatments that may be beneficial to the patient. Acupuncture has few side effects and these are typically limited to bruising in the local area.  Some patients will feel tired after a treatment but this is typically because they are in a greater state of relaxation than their body is used to.  Some other patients feel energized. Most people feel a sense of well being, though there are those who feel little change after the first couple of treatments.  Rarely does someone feel worse and often that is only a temporary worsening of symptoms and then greater relief sets in. Although acupuncture isnt a one time treatment and it does take commitment to continue going for acupuncture treatments, it is a safe, effective and gentle method of healing. Bonnie Koenig, LAc has been a Licensed Acupuncturist in Washington State since 1999.  She loves writing and has created her website, http://www.quantulifestyles.com, for people who are looking to find out general information about acupuncture. 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It is so traditional in my country that when I first lived away from it I was taken aback that  Easter  came and there were no kites. Recently I tried to find out the origins of this tradition. Asking older people only brought vague responses about it being our way of celebrating the resurrection of Christ. When I began researching the history of kites I found out that in both China and India there were long kite traditions. Something clicked. Maybe the Chinese or Indians brought it to Guyana. As usual there are different claims about where kites originated. In some accounts it is China. Other stories say it began with societies in the South Pacific. The Balinese have a beautiful story on the origin of kites. Kite flying symbolizes mans dream of flying. One of the most powerful Greek myths is that of Icarus who flew with wings but went too near the sun which melted the wax holding his wings together. Kites even have their own museums and festivals.The Kite Museum of Ahmedabad in India gives you a glimpse of the history of mans joy of flying kites. Kite flying has not only been a recreation it has played important roles in war and science. There is the story of Hsiang Y  who flew a kite at night to frighten the army of Liu Pang   founder of the  Han dynasty in China. This is the ancient equivalent of our flying black hawk helicopters to scare the Taliban. There are accounts from 100 BC to 500 AD of generals using kites to send signals, messages and even weapons. They were used for observation and to measure the distance of enemy camps. A modern version of this is pilotless drones doing similar duties. Many of us have read about Ben Franklins kite experiment in 1752.He sent up a kite in a storm to prove that lightning was of the same electric matter as the one that generated electricity. He attached a projecting metal wire to his kite. This drew lightning when an electrified cloud passed over his kite. Kites played an important role in the development of aircraft. A major milestone in kite flying was in 1870 when an Australian inventor Lawrence Hargrave created box-kites whose stability was the inspiration for power driven aeroplanes.  Alexander Graham Bell,Samuel Cody and the Wright brothers experimented with very large man-carrying kites and biplane gliders. From my research the most popular Kite flying countries are China, Japan, India, and Thailand. I was intrigued to read about 'kite fights'. This is something I remember from my childhood. Kite fighters try to cut opponents kites down using various methods. The technique used in Afghanistan ( Gudiparan Baz. ) where the string of the tails of the kites are passed through a mixture of ground glass powder and glue to make them capable of cutting either the tails or the string controlling the kite is very familiar to me. Perhaps my Corentyne cousins had some Afghan ancestry! Some interesting traditional International Kite Flying festivals I found are in Greece, India and Pakistan. Greeks fly kites on the first Monday of Lent. This is known as Clean Monday. Millions  fly kites all over northern India  during the Indian festival of Makar Sankranti, a  spring festival celebrated every January 14  and a public holiday in Gujarat. In neighboring  Pakistan, kite flying is  done in Basant -their spring festival. Today we have competitions for multi-line kite flying,precision flying and for the artistic interpretation of music.The Joy of Kite Flying continues. Milton Drepaul  is co-author of  CXC English and CXC English B . He is an Educator,Writer,Business Consultant and Resume Expert. Clients can view his website at http://www.theresumexpert.com. 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By simply completing a simple one page application hundreds of online lenders who will compete for your loan business. There are certain guidelines you should follow which could help you save money on a car loan even with poor credit. Careful planning, comparison shopping and persistence are necessary to find the best deals. Firstly you need know how much you can afford to spend on monthly car payments. Use one of the many online loan calculators to help you with this. Then it's just a matter of shopping around to get the best interest rate. The internet has made it easy to shop around and compare rates because you can compare rates with hundreds of lenders from one site. You can compare traditional lender such as banks, credit unions, etc. The lower the interest rate the more you will have available to spend on your car. You will also have to decide the term of the loan. If you have fair to good credit you should have no problem getting approved. If you have bad credit you can find lender who will work with people with poor credit. The downside is the loan will cost you more as poor credit means greater risk for the lender and therefore a higher interest rate to you. Most car dealerships are also happy to arrange finance for you.  First, you choose the vehicle you want, test drive it and make the decision to buy it.  The majority of car dealerships are honest and will gladly help you find the best rate of interest and save money on a car loan.  However be sure to check out the online lenders first the be sure you are getting the best deal from your auto dealer. [http://autoloansfinder.info ]Car Loan Finder (c) Noel Hynes, 2005. Reprint rights granted to copy and publish this article so long as the article and by-line are reprinted intact. 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I Think Not</title><content type='html'>By Doug Purcell Are all fats equal? I Think Not by Doug Purcell There are now four categories of fats. Most people are familiar with the common three which are saturated, polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats. However since all the food engineering going on there is another addition of fats which are the notorious trans fats.&lt;br /&gt;Saturated Fats There has been many studies that said saturated fats are bad for you, and yes that is true if you consume too much of it.  However your body needs some saturated fats in your diet. But, monounsaturated fats should be the fat consumed most because of all its beneficial properties especially for your heart. There is no coincidence that people following the Mediterranean diet like the Greeks live a whole lot longer than Americans even though they dont have all the scientific and advanced medicine that people enjoy in the United States. Saturated fats are solid at room temperature Sources o Saturated fats: Meats&lt;br /&gt; Butter&lt;br /&gt; Cheese&lt;br /&gt; Yogurt&lt;br /&gt; Cream&lt;br /&gt; Chocolate Polyunsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated fats are consumed way too much by most Americans. There should be an equal balance between the two essential fatty acids. Omega six fatty acids are found in most polyunsaturated products such as vegetable oils. These are usually liquid at room temperature. The other essential fatty acid is omega 3 fatty acids which come mostly from monounsaturated fats. Studies have shown that TOO much intake of polyunsaturated acids is linked to multiple diseases. Sources of Polyunsaturated fats: Sunflower&lt;br /&gt; Sesame&lt;br /&gt; Walnuts&lt;br /&gt; Vegetable oils Monounsaturated Fats These are now viewed as the healthiest fat because of studies that has showed reduced of cholesterol levels and reduced risk of heart disease. Sources of monounsaturated fats:  Olive oil&lt;br /&gt; Rapeseed oil&lt;br /&gt; Avocados&lt;br /&gt; Almonds Trans Fats Most of the trans fats we consume come from processed food products. These fats are made by hardening vegetable oils. These fats improve the shelf life of food products and have been linked to the number one killer of Americans which is coronary heart disease. These fats should be avoided PERIOD! 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I Think Not'/><author><name>burrellcissiee</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12699438754392541543</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-6467521313357844590.post-5143201679669406353</id><published>2008-04-14T17:25:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-14T17:25:43.376-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Secret Catfish DOUGH BAITS -  Success with a BIG "Twist" in the Tail!</title><content type='html'>By Tim F. Richardson * A crucial lesson about fishing baits! * I heard about a lake in my locality where there was rumoured to be a giant catfish. I had been warned about going to fish there; Beware; fishing rods have been snapped with ease by the monster that lurks there! 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I was into making dough baits, as I had found them so far superior to using ordinary boilies when used and applied correctly. I heard a rumour that trout pellets were being fed into the lake in very large amounts, and so this might affect results on boilies too. I refused to use trout pellets themselves as bait, because I did not want to be lazy, and wanted to keep learning more about bait and their effects, by doing thing differently to other anglers. Anyway, I did not wish to copy everyone else, and use the same bait as them; I would simply end up merely catching average catches. And I wanted to specifically target big catches and the biggest fish! So I went off to the supermarket and purchased five pounds of prepared pork sausage meat. I added to this 3 small pots of garlic granules, 2 dozen hen eggs, 5 pounds of cheap semolina powder and 5 tins of sweetcorn to be liquidized. 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The next week, the night produced four 30 pound catfish. Great! The following night produced three 30 pound catfish a 20 pound catfish and two fish lost. Fantastic sport, but where were the carp that I was actually fishing for? I had to assume that the catfish were actually forcing the carp away from the bait in the swim. But I was pleased to be getting such good sport. I decided to give the bait one more night and returned with my girlfriend for company. Again at about 2 am my bite alarm shattered the peace and quiet, and I strained to slow down another hard pulling catfish. I had gotten extremely used to this pattern of strike, play, land and weigh at night. This fish looked just like previous ones and weighed 35 pounds. I was looking forward to catching maybe four more like it that night. But strangely, it was not to be. I was camping out under a fishing umbrella with sides attached to keep the wind off.  My girlfriend slept like a log at the back of the tent on the comfortable bed chair. I was heroically perched precariously at the front, facing the cold night on the rocky old sun-lounger, and in the old sleeping bag with the broken zip. This set-up might bring back memories for a few of you! Just as I had given up hope of another fish at 7 am, an alarm screamed into life and I struggled to reach the bouncing rod. Unfortunately, I never got there; the curse of the sleeping bag with the broken zip combined with a bed chair that kindly flipped me over backwards and trapped me, put paid to that! I angrily and resignedly recast the rod, without much hope of another fish as daylight began to break, and packing up time beckoned. I heard an alarm suddenly beep almost immediately, but fish hitting the line were very common at this time and I took no notice. 5 minutes later and it happened again and I made a mental note. 2 minutes later I felt all was not normal. 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But do you know the origin of such dishes? Do you know where the inspiration for flavors such as these comes from? This is African cuisine adapted to African American cooking.  Passed down from one generation to the next African American cuisine tends hold in its history the flavors of the foods from Africa. Many people from West Africa are farmers and have been so for hundreds of years.  As a result much of the cuisine of West Africa is based on such food stuffs as African yams, corn, peanuts and other fresh vegetables and grains. Meat which is not always available in large quantities is transformed into savory stews and soups seasoned with spicy peppers and fragrant spices. Grains and tubers are often pounded into fluffy starches used to scoop up the flavorsome dishes or transformed into porridges eaten at breakfast time. There are many foods that we eat in America that are native to Africa.  Think of black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, dark leafy spinach to name a few. 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The best way to find your true love (that is true to the REAL you) is to be AWARE of who you truly are.  Investigating time into yourself is never time wasted and could be an awakening of your true self. &lt;br /&gt;Spend time alone. If you are not yet in a relationship this is golden time. Treat yourself gently; take care of yourself physically (spa treatments, facials, massages, etc). Read some self-improvement literature and/or some spiritual growth books. Be comfortable being YOU! As your own comfort level increases, you will find that you may still want a relationship, but that want is no longer  running your life. Now you are ready to attract a really great relationship. So lets begin. Be BRUTALLY HONEST- this is for YOUR EYES ONLY! Ask yourself- what really attracts me to another person. Is it really JUST the way they look? If your answer is yes how long does the look thing work for you.  Being married to a very attractive man I can tell you that the look thing does work but since we had known each other since forever (30 years) no matter how gorgeous someone is  the LOOK does wear off.  So if you are very shallow, you might believe the look will last forever- HOWEVER if you are that shallow, why would such a great looking person be with you in the first place? The reality is the best looking people have first choice almost always.  So  lets dig a little deeper. I am sure you have all seen great looking men and women and seen their husband/wife or significant other and thought What the?  They dug a little deeper.  Think about your best friend? What makes you friends? Is it the ability to share freely without judgment? Is it an innate comfort level? Being able to depend on their assistance no matter what?  The same traits you look for in a really good friend MUST also be present in your true REAL love. Communication is high on the list and must remain open in the best and worst of times (just like with your friends). Do you have any friends you have NEVER had a falling out with? When it all blows over, you are still friends. The ability to do nothing - plan nothing and go with the flow.  &lt;br /&gt;This is a great way to tell how in sync you are with yourself and someone else. Taking walks and enjoying a great day in silence does wonderful things for a relationship. Should you find someone who is uncomfortable with this they would not be good for a long-term relationship. Lets face facts. Marriage is a lot of face time with nothing on the agenda. You must be comfortable with yourself and each other no matter what you are doing. When you start dating, schedule a day in the park  doing nothing. Walking, sitting, feeding the ducks, quiet down time. Trust how comfortable you feel and be aware of your partners level of comfort (or discomfort as the case may be). Love is based on doing what is best for the other person, ALWAYS and in ALL WAYS!  You should not excuse your mate or potential mate from doing anything for you that needs to be done by another person. When you are sick, it really IS your mates job to make sure you have what you need, can get to a doctor if necessary and if they cannot do that, designate someone else who can.  When you need help or support emotionally, mentally, physically or financially, THEY should be the FIRST people you call on. Do NOT get this twisted! I am not advocating the Gold Digger mentally, simply stating that someone who loves you will WANT to help you if you need it AND you give them the opportunity.   &lt;br /&gt;So maybe they cannot help you financially, they can still be of assistance; you just need to let them be their best selves. Someone who truly cares about you will NOT wait to be asked, they will volunteer! Real love brings out the best (and sometimes the worst) in each of us. The trick is to allow yourself to grow enough so you only CHOOSE to be with others who bring out YOUR best - and you bring out theirs. Be blessed in your quest and never quit! If you are looking for marriage be sure it is also looking for you. Be Aware, it may not be exactly where you seek it, but your heart will let you know. Fill YOURSELF up from the inside out and your heart will never be empty! When you are ready to look for a special someone please checkout my websites.  LifeForce International gives your body what it needs to support the best YOU! My online dating websites- Classy Black Singles, and Single and Sexy Seniors are available for those who want to check out the dating world from the comfort of their  home.  One on one dating consultations are available in Baltimore on an appointment basis. Michelle Smith Billups has several websites dedicated to those single and searching. 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But for many people, collectible bears can't be beat for sheer heartwarming hug-ability. Their cuddliness and reassuring eyes are comforting, while their soft fur begs to be touched and squeezed.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If you are tempted to start your own collection of bears, or want to find the perfect collectible bear for a loved one, there are a number of manufacturers and artists that create beautiful collectible bears. Among them are:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Steiff: These German collectible bears are easily identified by the distinctive Steiff buttons in their ears. Steiff makes a variety of collections, including the Steiff Classic, Steiff Baby, Steiff Collection, and Steiff Cosy. The Cosy collection is affordable, soft, cuddly, and features bears and other animals.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Busser Bears by Leeann Snyder: Busser Bears are unique because each face is soft sculpted, and each bear has a "breather nose" that actually has nostrils. Snyder's collections include one-of-a-kind, limited editions, and open editions. In other words, there are collectible bears in every price range for every collector.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Annette Rauch: Annette Rauch is a master toymaker whose bears include a signature on the bottom. Limited edition Annette Rauch collectible bears are known for their careful handwork, attention to detail, and high quality materials. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Candi Bears: Made by Candi Taylor, these collectible bears typically have a double-jointed neck feature and always have a brand tape strip sewn into the leg seam. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Deb Canham: The English designer Deb Canham make miniature collectible bears that are perfect for the discerning collector. Made with German mohair, the bears are made in limited editions specifically for collectors. Each bear is numbered and has the artist's signature. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Finhold Gallery: The German Finhold Gallery bears are, by any definition, art. Featuring expressive faces, oversize noses, and soft mohair fur, Finhold Gallery bears are limited editions, one of a kind, or made to order. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Gaby Schlotz:  Gaby Schlotz began making collectible bears as friends for her dolls, but they became her passion. Her Teddy Collection is made from mohair plush. Most notably, Gaby Schlotz bears are fully jointed, with up to eleven swivels that allow you to pose the bears in any number of positions. All Gay Schlotz collectible dolls and bears are accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.&lt;br /&gt; Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web.&lt;br /&gt;Learn more about Collectible Dolls vs. Bears or Majon's Gifts and Collectibles directory. 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Individuals drop out when they don't see results, or if they have to work way too hard for perceptible change. It is the quality of exercise, and not the quantity (duration) that yields perceptible change. Today, our lives are more hectic than ever. Making time for exercise can be difficult, if not impossible. There is good news. A mere 15 to 20 minutes a day is enough for fitness gains, as long as you are regular. This means that you do not have to spend hours sweating for great results. The following tips help you get the most value for your time and supercharge your weight loss efforts. These tips save time, but also require consistency. You will see results within a few weeks if you stick with these ideas. 1) Do exercises that use multiple muscles, called compound exercises. Consult your gym instructor/ look online for a suitable program. For example, a squat uses the front and back of your legs as well as your butt. After each squat, add an overhead shoulder press using a light dumbbell and you will hit even more muscles. 'Isolated' exercises such as biceps curls and triceps extensions are less effective. 2) Focus on large muscle groups. Working your biggest muscles burns tons of calories and will give your metabolism a good boost. These muscles are your butt, thighs, back and core that is, lower back, abdominal and oblique muscles. 3) Increase the intensity of the cardiovascular workout. This increases the calorie burning effect and cuts the time. If you walk, then jog. If you run, then try the occasional sprint. An incline on a treadmill works well too. Instead of doing forty minutes of walking, jogging or low impact aerobics go on a bike or treadmill at a high intensity for twenty minutes. If you have been working out regularly for at least a month, you could try doing intervals. 4) Try periodic boosts in intensity. Exercise at a level that to you is hard, or very hard for two minutes. Then, lower your effort - but keep moving! - For one minute. Repeat this cycle for twenty minutes. 5) Double up your exercises. Rather than resting between sets, use that time to work a different muscle group. For example, alternate one set of biceps curls with one set of triceps dips. Alternatively, do a set of seated leg extensions with a set of leg curls. These are super-sets and they nearly double the number of exercises you can do in a short time. 6) Combine strength and aerobic workouts - Circuit training. Doing this type of work out gives you calorie-burning benefits with strength gains. For example, do a strength exercise for one minute. Without taking any rest, move on to another. Every two or three exercises add one minute of jump roping or your aerobic activity of choice for one or two minutes. 7) Squeeze in short bursts of exercise during the day - Before your morning shower and breakfast, or during your lunch hour, squeeze in two sets of ten of the following bare-essential moves: crunches, pull-ups, push-ups, squats and lunges. These calisthenics target and tone most areas of the body but do not take more than a few minutes to do. Short bursts of exercise add up. If you can accumulate 30 minutes of physical activity in a day in short bursts, you will get the same benefits you would if you did it all in one session. 8) Mix it up! Variation is the key to long-term progress. Monotony in an exercise routine leads to boredom, which will eventually lead to no exercise. A change in the type of aerobics, or your specific weight training routine will avoid this problem and will give you greater fitness benefits. You will burn more calories and stimulate muscles in a new way, achieving more in less time. For more information about these exercises and to get free full color exercise routines, diet plans and grocery lists, visit Best Weight Loss Programs and Toning For Women. You can train with Nitin at the Phone Fitness Trainer website. 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Hear Ye! Making Your Wedding Announcement</title><content type='html'>By Lesley-Ann Graham It's wonderful news, the kind that absolutely must be shared. Feel free to spread the word and enjoy the fame. Everyone loves being in love and they appreciate lovers. There are two kinds of announcements that you will normally make once you decide to get married. The first kind is to announce your engagement. The second is to announce your marriage. When you register your intent to get married in your parish, your church will normally announce your upcoming nuptials for three weeks prior to the event. This is called posting the banns. The announcement is made in both the communities that the bride and groom belong to; not just where they will get married. This is to notify any and all parties, who may have a valid reason to stop the event from taking place, to come forward. For example, there may be a legal impediment such as your fiance may actually already be married and not divorced or single like he's been saying. In some countries, the city hall will also post announcements in your place of residence for the same purpose. The second announcement is the best! Let the world know that you have been married. Post an announcement in your daily newspapers. Some of them will post announcements, with a wedding picture, for free. Others may charge but the fee isn't usually that costly. You can contact your local paper and inquire about their service if they haven't included instructions in the section on announcements itself. When we said let the world know, we meant it. Don't forget to make your announcement online as well. There are hundreds of wedding announcement sites where you can share the good news. Let your far flung relatives share your happiness no matter where they are. I'm sure they would want to be with you, if only in spirit. Spread the word! Lesley-Ann Graham runs WeddingTrix.com - a valuable wedding planning resource with articles, tips and advice to help you plan your perfect wedding. Visit Lesley-Ann's wedding blog for more free wedding planning help and advice. 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Hear Ye! Making Your Wedding Announcement'/><author><name>burrellcissiee</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12699438754392541543</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-6467521313357844590.post-3715695376929156639</id><published>2008-03-25T10:02:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-03-25T10:02:24.471-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Have You Given Up on Weight Loss?</title><content type='html'>By Greg Landry, M.S. I receive several email messages every day&lt;br /&gt;from people who have given up on weight loss.&lt;br /&gt;They are at wits end and they don't know&lt;br /&gt;what to do. They've "tried it all" and they&lt;br /&gt;believe it's impossible for them to lose &lt;br /&gt;weight. Many of them have lost weight and gained it&lt;br /&gt;all back, and more. Some of them have struggled &lt;br /&gt;with losing weight all their lives and have &lt;br /&gt;never been successful with it. One lady from &lt;br /&gt;Alabama wrote to me last spring, "I have been &lt;br /&gt;trying to lose about sixty pounds for over 23 &lt;br /&gt;years. I quit! I'm resolved to the fact that &lt;br /&gt;I will be fat for the rest of my life" How saddening that comment is. but I'm happy&lt;br /&gt;to tell you this lady, with a little&lt;br /&gt;guidance, is now 65 pounds lighter than she&lt;br /&gt;was one year ago.. and she has some muscle&lt;br /&gt;tone. Needless to say, she no longer believes&lt;br /&gt;that she'll be fat for the rest of her life.&lt;br /&gt;I tell you this simply to illustrate the fact&lt;br /&gt;that you don't have to give up on weight loss.&lt;br /&gt;YOU can lose weight, but you have to be &lt;br /&gt;willing to do what it takes.. and here's what&lt;br /&gt;it takes! If we look at people who have been successful&lt;br /&gt;at weight loss *and* maintaining that loss,&lt;br /&gt;a couple of things are very apparent. These two&lt;br /&gt;factors are present in the lives of most of&lt;br /&gt;them. 1. They do some form of aerobic exercise 5 to&lt;br /&gt;7 days per week. These people aren't&lt;br /&gt;exercise wimps! They know how critically&lt;br /&gt;important this is to their weight loss/&lt;br /&gt;maintenance and they get out and do it! They average 45 minutes per day with the&lt;br /&gt;range being 30 to 90 minutes per day.&lt;br /&gt;This not only burns lots of calories,&lt;br /&gt;but, perhaps more importantly, it elevates&lt;br /&gt;their basal metabolic rate. 2. They do some type of weight training 2 to&lt;br /&gt;3 days per week. This has a tremendous&lt;br /&gt;affect on basal metabolic rate and&lt;br /&gt;muscle tone. Success at maintaining a&lt;br /&gt;weight loss is much higher in people&lt;br /&gt;who have weight trained while they were&lt;br /&gt;losing weight versus those who haven't. Now, obviously, healthy eating habits are also&lt;br /&gt;very important. However, most of these people &lt;br /&gt;say that their exercise habits seem to dictate&lt;br /&gt;their eating habits.. meaning that if they&lt;br /&gt;can be consistent with exercise, their eating&lt;br /&gt;habits seem to fall into place. I've had many clients tell me that their daily &lt;br /&gt;exercise puts them in a "healthy" frame of&lt;br /&gt;mind and helps them to make better food choices.&lt;br /&gt;Bottom line; when they are exercising &lt;br /&gt;consistently, their eating habits are better.&lt;br /&gt;I firmly believe that a major factor in most&lt;br /&gt;peoples frustration with weight loss is that&lt;br /&gt;they haven't been told the truth about&lt;br /&gt;exercise. You see, twenty minutes, three days&lt;br /&gt;per week isn't going to cut it for weight&lt;br /&gt;loss. If you're serious about weight loss,&lt;br /&gt;then you have to get serious about exercise. -It's all about changing your basal metabolism&lt;br /&gt;through exercise. -It's about looking at exercise as a part of your&lt;br /&gt;daily routine, just like brushing your teeth. -It's about viewing exercise as something you're&lt;br /&gt;doing to get healthy and feel great! "If you *vigorously* pursue fitness and health, &lt;br /&gt;weight loss will happen"(tm) copyright 2007 by Greg Landry, M.S. Author and exercise physiologist, Greg Landry, offers free weight loss and fitness success stories and targeted, highly affective weight loss programs for women, men, type 2 diabetics, and people with &lt;br /&gt;slow metabolisms and hypothyroidism. 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In writing wedding vows, &lt;br /&gt;you should use words that convey thoughts, and your love for your spouse.  Your unique wedding vows &lt;br /&gt;will be cherished thoughts about your relationship that you have put together yourself for the special occasion. In writing wedding vows for your special day, you want to use words that bring out the feelings of your &lt;br /&gt;relationship.  You want to use words that will show just how much you love the other person. Writing Your Own Unique Vows Sit down with a sheet of paper and write down ten things you find appealing and special about your soon to &lt;br /&gt;be spouse.  These could be things that involve how you act with each other every day, how you hold hands &lt;br /&gt;while walking in the park, how you shop together, how you look into each others eyes before going to bed &lt;br /&gt;every night, or just what ever makes the two of you happy. Should you share your vows? Sharing your vows is something you will have to determine between the two of you. Some couples do not &lt;br /&gt;like to share their unique vows before the wedding while other couples love to hear and share what they are &lt;br /&gt;writing before the wedding ceremony is to take place. Unique wedding vows are the words that come together to create the statements of love that you feel for &lt;br /&gt;each other.  While the words may not be very new, the expressions of love are. Amy Lee Johnson is a freelance writer that often contributes to Wedding Vows 4U - a site that offers information on such topics as writing wedding vows and selecting wedding gowns. 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If they are deposited into the Escrow Account, this causes a delay in them receiving, which again is an economical factor that is at no fault of their own.  Once a duplicate deposit is received, more than likely an overage will be in the Escrow Account.  Although this works in favor of the borrower, they will not receive the overage until an Analysis is done, which takes place annually, therefore; they wait to receive their money. Taxes and Insurance also tie into the Escrow Analysis. A problem occurs for the borrower if the previous servicer did not pay taxes as they were required to do before the loan transfers. Late payments for taxes incur penalties, and unfortunately the penalties are paid with the disbursement out of the borrowers Escrow Account. Although the penalties are not an astronomical amount, it still is unjust to charge these to the borrower. The biggest problem in this issue is if the taxes are not paid in time from the new servicer. If the taxes are delinquent, and the new servicer is not aware of this, the tax collector may place the property under a tax sale at the extreme end of this issue. A tax sale frightens the borrower as it should, since they are relying on someone else to take care of this. Once the property goes to tax sale additional fees are incurred. In addition to penalties, it is up to the new servicer to help them re establish their tax payments and save their home from being sold.  As these issues are typically resolved, this is not often an issue, however; it is a possibility and borrowers should beware. When a transfer of servicing takes place a Transfer of Servicing Disclosure is required to be provided to the borrower by their current servicer. This provides information that the loan may be sold. This is required to be provided to the borrower at the time of their application or within three business days.  This is particularly important for the borrower to receive since they may not be aware that their loan may be sold. When the loan is actually sold, a Goodbye Letter is sent to the borrower at least fifteen days before the loan actually is sold. Once the funding takes place to the new servicer, the new servicer is required to provide a Welcome Letter. The Welcome Letter advises of the new servicer, as well as the address to make the payment. It is especially crucial for both the Goodbye Letter and the Welcome letter to be sent to the borrower as required. If there are errors by the mortgage companies in sending these letters the borrowers will be misinformed as to where to make their mortgage payment. This process is the cause of payments being sent to the incorrect company. The article was produced by the writer of masterpapers.com. &lt;br /&gt;Sharon White is a senior writer and writers consultant at Term Papers writing. 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Commercial tanning booths are cosmetic devices used to emit ultraviolet rays for the purpose of darkening the skin. Similar in purpose to a tanning bed, commercial tanning booths differ in design. Tanning beds are used while a prosepective tanner is lying down, while tanning booths take action during the seating process. Since their introduction onto the market, commercial tanning booths have been preferred over tanning beds in almost overwhelming numbers, particularly when it comes to sanitation. Since tanning booth users are always standing, there isn't as much person to unit contact as is routinely found with tanning beds. Features of Commercial Tanning Booths Most tanning booths use 160 watt Very High Output (VHO) or Very High Output with Reflector (VHO-R) lamps. Sometimes less expensive tanning lamps with one hundred watt High Output (HO) or Reflector Ultraviolet voltages are used. 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In addition, lots of commercial tanning booths are manufactured with an attached dressing room. Dressing room attachments mean that tanning salon owners don't have to dish out fistfuls of dough on having to build individual dressing rooms inside of the establishment.  In spite, of it's burdgeoning popularity amongst tanning aficionados, commercial tanning booths haven't followed the tanning bed into residential paradise. Issues of comfort and expense may be factors of keeping the tanning booth from going residential. Commercial Tanning Booths and Cancer? Tanning booths feature the same mechanics as all cosmetic skin altering machines featuring the use of ultraviolet rays in a starring role. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI)  that makes tanning booths frighteningly dangerous. The NCI states that almost everyone who frequents commercial tanning establishments is putting themselves at an increase for developing skin. 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And now it has a growing reputation as a favourite&lt;br /&gt;destination for couples from around the world to tie the knot. Here are the eleven main reasons:- 1  There are no residency requirements. Couples from anywhere&lt;br /&gt;in the world can get married in Scotland. You dont have to live&lt;br /&gt;here. You dont need UK citizenship. All you have to do is&lt;br /&gt;complete the necessary legal formalities and you can marry&lt;br /&gt;within 24 hours of arriving here. 2 You can get married anywhere  absolutely anywhere  in&lt;br /&gt;the country. On a beach, in a castle, up a mountain, in a hotel,&lt;br /&gt;by a loch your choices are limitless. 3  You can opt for a civil or a religious ceremony. The civil&lt;br /&gt;ceremony is more restrictive as regards your choice of venue&lt;br /&gt;because they have to be licensed by the local authority. But&lt;br /&gt;there are now so many venues licensed for civil ceremonies that,&lt;br /&gt;in practice, you will always find somewhere to match your dream. 4  A religious ceremony, conducted by a minister can be held&lt;br /&gt;anywhere. I have known them to be held on boats, in lighthouses&lt;br /&gt;and even on cliff-tops! Obliging and occasionally daring&lt;br /&gt;ministers can always be found. 5  Ceremonies can even be conducted by non-religious celebrants,&lt;br /&gt;including certain officers of the Humanist Society. 6  The choice of venues is staggering. From sophisticated&lt;br /&gt;Glasgow to traditional Edinburgh; from the rugged, breathtaking&lt;br /&gt;beauty of the Highlands to the Ayrshire coast; from imposing&lt;br /&gt;castle to pretty little village church, Scotland has it all. 7  You can fly into Glasgow, Prestwick, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or&lt;br /&gt;Inverness airports and be close to your wedding venue from the&lt;br /&gt;start. 8  So many people around the world have Scottish ancestry and&lt;br /&gt;love to search out their roots. 9  What better clothes to wear at your ceremony than the kilt,&lt;br /&gt;made especially for you in your own tartan. 10 And what better accompaniment as the bride enters the wedding&lt;br /&gt;venue than a Highland wedding tune played on bagpipes! 11 And after the ceremony, what better way to toast the health&lt;br /&gt;of the bride and groom than with a single malt whisky from a&lt;br /&gt;Scottish quaich in the country where it is made! The truth is, there are lots of reasons for you to hold your&lt;br /&gt;wedding ceremony in Scotland. If you are in love, Scotland is&lt;br /&gt;the place for you. If you believe in romance, Scotland is the&lt;br /&gt;place for you. If you long for the mystery of the lochs, the&lt;br /&gt;glens, the castles and the mountains, Scotland is the place for&lt;br /&gt;you. Charlie Taylor is one of the founders of Highland Country&lt;br /&gt;Weddings Ltd, a Scottish weddings agency with an international&lt;br /&gt;dimension.&lt;br /&gt;Visit http://www.highlandcountryweddings.co.uk/ for a free&lt;br /&gt;discussion about your wedding in Scotland including free,&lt;br /&gt;no-obligation quote. 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It reminds me of a joke told of a quick-thinking old man from a far country, who visited New York City with his son. As they walked and marveled at the huge buildings, they wandered into a hotel lobby. As they feasted their eyes on the marvels of modernity, the old man watched, pleasantly remembering his wife, as an elderly woman walked towards a wall and touched it with her fingers. The wall then parted and in there was a tiny room into which the woman slowly walked in. The wall then closed behind her. The old man never batted an eye, as he watched the old woman get enclosed behind the wall. About two minutes later the walls opened again and alas! out springed a bubbly beautiful young woman. The old man aghast at the invention said to his son "Quick! Quick! Get your mother" In a culture where you can buy pre-packaged food, microwave it in two minutes and have dinner on disposable utensils, it is probably difficult to understand why you just cannot pop a pill and lose weight. Many looking to lose weight have the tendency of the old man who though the elevator was on age-reversal machine. We have so marveled at what modern science can do that we are on the look out for the magic pill. Remember the infamous Phen-Fen? The Time magazine ran a feature story titled 'The Hot New Diet Pill' referencing the withdrawn Redux , the Fen end of the Phe-Fen disaster. It appeared in 'Allure' the women's magazine as well as Reader's Digest, the most read magazine. This probably shows just how ready we are to embrace the diet pill that will shrink us all, the generously endowed, into models. But there is a big problem in developing this magic diet pill. This is because obesity is a problem caused by a number of factors in a complex interaction. For example, eating more calories result to weight gain, so does a sedentary lifestyle. Together, they cause the same problem from two different avenues. If only the factors involved were two, a magic diet pill would probably be feasible; unfortunately there is even a bigger problem like lifestyle issues. Even Phen-Fen had to be combined with a diet and exercise regiment. Apart from what you eat and how much you use your body, there is how you live. The choices you make as regards what you eat; when you eat; how much you eat etc, also contribute to obesity. Not to mention the scope of choice. You may want to eat healthy but are healthy choices available? Since ultimately, weight loss and weight maintenance is a matter of lifestyle change; if they are able to make that diet pill, they should also make a millionaire pill. Who needs to acquire success habits when all you need is a capsule and a glass of water? 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Some even end up fatter. They didn't know that most weight loss diets end up "cannibalizing" their own muscle and slowing down their metabolism. If you've ever hit a "plateau" in you diet, that's what happened. Trying to trick your body into dropping some pounds without eating fat burner food and working with your metabolism is a recipe for failure. Many of the people who've "hit the wall" when trying to lose weight turn to drugs or supplements to get past the plateau. Drugs have side effects and "97% of all supplements are a total waste of money", according to one expert. Trying to fool a metabolic and hormonal system that's the result of thousands of years of evolution is pointless. You need to work with it, not against it. Simply put, fat burner food burns more calories than it supplies when you digest it. It heats up your body's furnace (increases your metabolism) so it burns more fuel (calories). 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This meant waking up early every morning and coming home late at night just to analyze a report before giving a good advice. The work was very challenging and this executive will only get 3 to 4 hours of sleep every night. Since the body needs rest, a friend advised Jake to take a class on stress reduction and relaxation known as Reiki. Reiki is an old Japanese technique that provides spiritual healing. It is done by sitting on ones hands and making the person believe that there is this life force which is very similar to Chi in Chinese culture that flows throughout the body. Many believe that if this energy is low, there is a strong chance one will fall ill while those who are high will always be healthy and happy. The word Reiki comes from two words. The first part Rei means Gods wisdom while Ki means energy. When these two are combined, it stands for a spiritual guide of life force energy. Reiki is not that hard to learn because it is been proven to be a simple and safe method that will give the person spiritual healing and self improvement. This usually begins when the master offers this to a student. The process how this is bestowed is known as attunement. Some people who have passed through attunement have claimed to feel a sudden change happening inside. This is because the process does not only affect the mind but the entire body. When this passed on to a student, Reiki will remain as a part of the persons life. This help the individual have an increased amount of physical energy, clarity of mind to solve personal problems, increased psychic activity and a raised level of consciousness. The process of attunement may be done once but people who want to feel it again can go back similar to how a person will need to undergo a refresher course to remember this gift that has been passed down. There are 4 levels in Reiki and each step the person takes is another one which can make turn the student into a master. Here are the usual practices that have to be done before undergoing another attunement. 1. The individual must not eat fish, fowl or fish for the next three days. The person must also not consumer anything but water or juice before the ceremony. 2. The person must spend a lot of time in meditation or in peaceful walks instead of staying at home and watching television. During this time, the student must release all the negative tensions such as anger, hate, jealousy or worry to prepare oneself to let the positive energy in. Anyone can learn Reiki. This technique may be spiritual in nature but is not a religion as some might perceive. The person is not required to believe in any dogma but may use the teachings to be closer to the religion that one believes in. Those who want to learn will just have to sign up for a class which usually happens over the weekend. 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Your dad has a car to get to work. Your mom has a car to go shopping and drive your little sister to her dance class. Why should new graduates like you be left behind? Graduates also need to have a car of their own. Why should you have to feel the pain of waiting for the bus at the bus stop? Why should you keep riding a bike while all your friends have got a car? However, graduates do not have the money to buy a car. [http://www.ecar-loans.co.uk/carloans.html]Car loans can help those graduates who dream of driving their own car. Graduates who have recently got a job might find it difficult to get a car loan since they cannot show a regular inflow of money. Therefore, lenders might consider giving them loans risky. Getting a car loan for graduates is not impossible. There are many lenders who offer such loans. All you need to do is to show your source of income. Car loans for graduates are usually unsecured since they do not own a property that can be offered as collateral. 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If you have solid proof that your wife is already involved in an affair then you dont need to read any farther. If you are at a point in your marriage where you have that terrible feeling deep down inside that your wife is cheating then it may be time to start looking for the signs of infidelity. If the signs are there then it is time to find out the truth so that the emotional turmoil not knowing can be put to rest. For many men dealing with a wifes infidelity can be something they dont initially want to deal with. The emotional impact can be more than you want to handle and any decisions made to deal with the betrayal are entirely personal. Advice will come from any number of people including friends, family and coworkers but in the end only you know your true feelings on the issue and how best to deal with it. If you truly believe your wife may be cheating on you it is good to know the many tell tale signs to look for. 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Less interest in friends and family  If she starts spending less time with you and the kids for other activities that she attends alone you may need to start doing some investigating. This is also true if she isnt as active with her usual circle of friends and family members.  Kids behavior changes  Kids are extremely perceptive creatures and even though they may not say anything sudden changes in the way the react around their mom could have some meaning. They may not know exactly what is going on but they will react to changes in her behavior as well. Dealing with a cheating wife is something no man wants to have to go through. Once the signs of cheating become evident it is up to you to decide how to answer your original question, How to catch my wife cheating? If the signs of a cheating wife are there and you want to learn more about how to catch my cheating wife click here. 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This is certainly a good idea.  However, many of them stop at this step and then wonder why they arent getting calls. There are subtleties to job board posting and knowing these will improve your effectiveness rate. Did you know that the larger job boards have an effectiveness rate of less than 3% in getting people jobs?  Thats not very good.  In fact, many smaller companies dont post to Monster and the big boards because they are too expensive. This is significant because MORE THAN 90% of the jobs in America are within small companies - in fact the SBA estimates that 75% of new jobs are with small businesses. So the first tip is to do some research and find the smaller job boards.  Most importantly focus on the boards that specialize in your field.  For example, if you are looking for a job in accounting, check out accounting.com or jobsinthemoney.com.  If you are looking to get into pharmaceutical sales, look at go2pharmsales.com.  The other thing you should do is look for professional organizations in your field and see if they have a job board.  Readers who would like a free list of these kinds of job boards should send an email to dgoodman@gotthejob.com with Job Boards in the subject line. Make sure you have a GREAT resume and that it is formatted appropriately for the job board.  If you dont have the right keywords in your resume and it doesnt make you stand out, then consider working with a professional resume writing firm.  A few hundred dollar investment that gets you a paycheck faster is well worth the investment.  Readers who would like a free evaluation of their resume may send it to dgoodman@gotthejob.com with Free Evaluation in the subject line and well give you some honest feedback about whether your resume does you justice. Note that you cant just cut and paste your MS Word resume onto the site  it will look terrible. Create an ASCII or .txt file and paste that.  You can do this by opening your resume in MS Word, hitting File-Save As and choosing Text Only.  This will create a .txt version of your resume.  Close the file, reopen it and edit out any stray characters left over from your bullets and other graphics characters.  This file will now cut and paste into web sites and e-mails and automatically format itself. Now, when you are posting your resume, see if the site has search agents.  This is where you indicate the type of position you are seeking (location, title, etc.) and whenever a new position is posted that meets your criteria, you are notified.  This allows you to be one of the first to respond so your resume will be at the top of the pile. Another neat little trick is to update your resume twice a week.  Just change a few things here and there and the job board will see your resume as newly posted which brings you on the radar screen of employers and recruiters. Using job boards is the first thing you should do with your resume, but certainly not the only thing.  Remember that most jobs are not advertised and networking, recruiters and direct mail programs should be considered as part of your job search strategy.  Use the above tips and you will be optimizing your effectiveness from job boards. Don Goodman is President of About Jobs (http://www.gotthejob.com) a Resume Writing and Job Search Assistance firm.  Contact him at 800-909-0109 or by e-mail at success@gotthejob.com. 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Either a family member, friend or your cosmetic surgeon. Knowing what to expect after surgery can help you through this period. Don't be afraid to ask your cosmetic surgeon as many questions about your post operatic condition as the plastic surgery procedure. The results of your surgery will probably create a lot of comments from your family, friends and associates. Some may be positive and others less so. Some people will not understand why you had cosmetic surgery at all. Everybody has their own opinion. It is important that the reason you had plastic surgery in the first place was for you and how you wanted to feel about yourself. If you are happy with the way you look then the surgery was successful. Nobody else's opinion should matter. 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When, it comes to music phones, Sony Ericsson's Walkman series simply steal the show with its amazing performance. With superb functionalities and features, these Walkman phones have emerged as the true pieces of innovative technology. This series is endowed with various sorts of designing phones comprising of candy bar, swivel and flip phone  all the choices for music lovers. And, now the company has come up with a sleek and slider phone or the Sony Ericsson W850i. Besides being a good looking phone, the Sony Ericsson W850i surely lives up to your expectations with its amazing performance. As far ass exterior is concerned, the Sony Ericsson W850i is endowed with a beautiful colour screen, which supports more than 262k colours  a sublime visual appeal. Well, this intuitive screen displays all the desired content with backgrounds, videos and snaps with the utmost clarity. Furthermore, there are other commendable features comprising of Infrared, Bluetooth, e-mail, USB cable support and PC synchronization facility  all the right business features to help you take a very good care of various things. As being a member of the Walkman series, the Sony Ericsson W850i is endowed with various outstanding music features. Moreover, you can also organise all your music by artist, track name or playlist. To assist you further, the Sony Ericsson W850i also comes with various settings like album or song shuffle, loop, stereo widening and an equaliser. Its flight mode feature lets you enjoy your music even if you switched off the phone during those long flights. As such the phone comes with 16MB of integrated memory, but you can enhance it by using a Memory Stick Duo to get all the desired space. You can also grab all those special moments of your life with its 2 mega pixels camera, which is further supported by various assisting features. You can also go creative with your stuff with its Photo DJ and Video DJ applications. So, make the most of your mobile life with the Sony Ericsson W850i. Carly charu is an expert author and the webmaster of [http://www.3mobileshop.co.uk/]   Mobile Phone Deals   .The website having detials on Vodafone Mobile Phones  and [http://www.3mobileshop.co.uk/orange-mobile-phones.asp]Orange Mobile Phones [http://www.3mobileshop.co.uk/showphone.asp?id=373]Sony Ericsson W850i Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carly_Charu http://EzineArticles.com/?Sony-Ericsson-W850i---Splendid-Incarnation&amp;id=615289 &lt;a href="http://moodle.ghs.dk/user/view.php?id=1534&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien day delivery next&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://my-resource.net/moodle/user/view.php?id=81&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien or lunesta&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.ten3.biz/learning/user/view.php?id=1724&amp;course=1"&gt;valium ativan difference&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://elearn.esanpt1.go.th/moodle/user/view.php?id=2058&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien exercise equipment&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/6467521313357844590-8148069258148054044?l=burrellcissiee.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6467521313357844590/posts/default/8148069258148054044'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6467521313357844590/posts/default/8148069258148054044'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://burrellcissiee.blogspot.com/2008/02/sony-ericsson-w850i-splendid.html' title='Sony Ericsson W850i - Splendid Incarnation'/><author><name>burrellcissiee</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12699438754392541543</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-6467521313357844590.post-289590430807862615</id><published>2008-02-27T07:33:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-27T07:33:56.460-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Car Loans Drive Down the Cost</title><content type='html'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Michael_Challiner]Michael Challiner Most car buyers spend hours researching the makes and models of car before deciding which to buy. Then four out of ten rush out to the showroom and sign up for the car within 30 minutes of stepping inside. But will their painstaking research extend to sourcing the cheapest finance package? Probably not. Whilst around 50% of new cars bought privately are purchased on finance, nearly 20% sign up in the showroom for the finance deal offered by the manufacturer. Unfortunately that could turn out to be a costly decision. With typical manufacturers finance costing 13.7% per year over a 3 year and including a 10% deposit, they could be throwing some 1,800 down the drain. Take someone buying a new Renault Megane Sport Saloon Privilege 1.6 and let's assume that it costs 16,000 on the road. Including 3 years interest that means the full cost will be 17,384. However, there is a much cheaper option. With a good credit history you could get a personal loan at only 5.5% and end up paying just 15,631  that's a full saving of 1,753. This goes to prove the old adage that it pays to shop around. Rushing to accept the dealers finance package can hit your pocket hard  it's effectively giving back the discount we hope you negotiated! OK, I can hear talking about the special finance offers that manufacturers are forever advertising. Yes, there are some really good deals - but always look closely. Some deals only relate to specific models with a set specification, often the cars that the manufacturers are having trouble shifting. A beware some deals have a sting in their tail. Take Volkswagens' current offer on the Polo E2. Their deal is advertised at 5.8% with a monthly repayment of 99 over 35 months  sounds a great deal but look more closely and you'll find there's a final balloon payment of 3,750 or alternatively you can trade in your E2 for another Volkswagen. The car manufacturers use these deals to promote brand loyalty and encourage another purchase in 3 years time. They know that most cars will be traded in after 3 years rather than pay the large balloon payment. Of course, personal loans and manufacturer's finance are not the only way you could finance your car. The traditional way to pay for your car is through hire purchase. With HP you pay a deposit, usually of at least 10%, or trade in your existing car for at least the same value, and then use HP for the balance of the price. The loan is then effectively secured on your car. So in practice, your car still belongs to the HP company until you have made your last monthly payment. Then if you want to sell your car before you've completed the HP agreement, there will almost always be an early redemption penalty  often up to three months interest. The HP company will also register its financial interest in your car with HPI the finance tracking agency. This effectively means that you will be unable to sell your car until you have paid off the HP loan. Another alternative is Personal Contract Purchase, PCP for short, and in recent years PCP has become very popular. Here you also agree the mileage you expect your car to clock up each year. You then pay a deposit and part of the purchase price is deferred until the end of the agreed payback period. Your monthly repayments then repay the balance and the interest. These schemes are highly flexible as you can select the length of the loan and the size of the deposit but you'll find that interest rates vary considerably between lenders. The current average is about 12.8% - still well above the 5.5% rate for a cheap personal loan. At the end of the PCP contract you'll have three options: - Pay off the deferred balance and keep the car Trade in the car using the trade in value to help pay off the deferred sum and hopefully leaving a balance towards a new car Hand in the car and walk away with nothing more to pay. This last option is always subject to your cars' condition reflecting normal wear and tear and its mileage is in line with the annual mileage you agreed when you purchased it. If the recorded mileage exceeds the forecast mileage, then you'll have an excess mileage charge to pay. The cost per excess mile will always be specified in the PCP agreement. One of the big advantages of PCP is that the guaranteed buy back option effectively protects customers against excessive depreciation of their car. As you would expect, car dealers take a commission for selling PCP contracts and to encourage you, you may find they'll agree a bigger discount on your car if you take their PCP deal. If your lucky, they may even throw in a low cost servicing package or low cost insurance. But take care. You'll need to do some homework to ensure that these extra goodies are truly worth the extra interest charged on the PCP contract. Michael Challiner writes personal finance articles for Brokers Online, a large UK based financial website. 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The Bible says that immediately after the Tribulation occurs, Jesus will return back to us for His second coming! Here are 2 key verses on this battle and how it all gets set up in the first place. 1. This 1st verse is very, very interesting. It implies that the Antichrist does not have full control over the entire world. It says that he hears "news" from the east and north that trouble him. This news causes him to go out in "great fury" to annihilate many. My guess is that China and Russia do not want to come under his rule and they are setting up to come against him. Here is the verse: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"But news from the east and the north shall trouble him; therefore he shall go out with great fury to destroy and annihilate many. And he shall plant the tents of his palace between the seas and the glorious holy mountains; and yet he shall come to his end, and no one will help him." (Daniel 11:44-45)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This verse tells us that he is going to meet his end and that no one is going to be able to help him. As you will see further down, Jesus is the one who will be putting an end to him - so this verse is showing us that this event will lead up to the battle of Armageddon. 2. In this next verse, the word Armageddon is actually used to describe the place where this battle is going to take place. Armageddon is the plain of Megiddo which forms the only pass through the mountains which enters from the North and South of Israel. It is in northern Israel and it is a natural pass from the Mediterranean Sea through the mountains and the interior of Israel. This next verse tells us that the Euphrates River will dry up so that a pass and a way is made for the kings of the east to come against Israel and the Antichrist in this last battle. Here are the verses describing all of this:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;"Then the sixth angel poured his bowel on the great river Euphrates, and its water dried up, so that the way of the kings from the east might be prepared. And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are spirits of demons performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world to gather them to that great day of God Almighty ... and they gathered them together to a place called in &lt;br /&gt;Hebrew, Armageddon." (Revelations 16:12-16)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Also notice that the demons that are in the Antichrist and False Prophet will be the ones that will go out and draw the rest of the nations to Armageddon for this last and final battle. The stage is now set. You have what is probably China coming in from the east, possibly Russia, Libya and Iran coming from the north and the troops from the Antichrists 10 nation European confederacy coming in from the east - all converging onto Armageddon to battle it out - probably to see who will rule the world. What happens next? Read our next article in this series. Article written by Michael Bradley of Bible Knowledge Ministries. Their website is a resource of Bible articles, commentary and teaching. They currently have over 100 Bible articles.  All free of charge.  &lt;br /&gt;If you do not want to wait for the next article, you can go to our&lt;br /&gt;end times section of our website for all 15 articles regarding the 2nd Coming of Jesus. Copyright  2005 by Michael Bradley. All Rights Reserved. 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Downloadable games which are internal accessories,  helps you to pass the time while waiting and ring tones make your phone unique. These rings can be The William Tell Overture, holiday songs, or the traditional ring. Cell phones are no longer simple phones, they are little computers with internet connections, organizers, calendars, note recorders, and to do lists. Number directories, recording of the numbers and identity of callers, and recording missed calls so return calls can later be mad are also cell phone functions. Signals are increased by antenna boosters and radiation exposure is reduced by radiation shields. Covers and face plates are other available cell phone accessories. There are phone covers for both the front and the back. Face plates with designs like animal prints and patriotic designs go over the front of the phone and the keypad. Among the cutest cell phone accessories are the plush animal covers. 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There are over 98 different compounds in the native tree from the Northeast coast of Australia. All of these compounds play an important factor in the healing properties of tea tree oil, although 4-terpineol is directly responsible for this pure essential oils antiseptic and antifungal properties. Because of the potent all natural chemical properties, different types of skin care allow for many tea tree oil uses. Firstly, tea tree oil is produced through steam distillation of the trees leaves. This process leaves you with a very pure essential oil. One of the tea tree oil uses is for acne. The normal, prescribed treatment for acne is 5% benzoyl peroxide creams or lotions. There have been many studies conducted, which show tea tree oil is just as effective, although it might take a little bit longer. So, if you are looking for an all natural way to help relieve acne, then try tea tree oil. Another use is for athletes foot. 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In order to celebrate the wedding everyone who attends traditionally will send or bring a gift. We all know when a gift is given it is usually the thought that matters and not the gift itself. However, giving the right wedding gifts is important. When two people get married they usually start a new life together in a new home and they have immediate needs that can be partially covered if the guests would send or bring the right gifts. These wedding gifts dont have to be very expensive. The thought that goes into picking the wedding gift is far more important. It does not help to send a gift that will be returned or tossed in a box. Here are a few pointers to wedding gifts etiquette that close family and friends will usually follow. Wedding gifts etiquette calls upon the couple to create a wedding gifts registry where they can list all the items they require and/or would like to receive. Family and friends can browse the registry and purchase gifts from the list. 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While most people tend to associate it with South Beach or Atkins, there are actually quite a few books that center on the principle of cutting out the carbs: Sugar Busters, Protein Power, The Zone Diet, Carbohydrates Addict Diet. They differ on how strict they are about carbohydrate intakewhat you can eat, and not eat, or how much you are later allowed to eat in the later phases of the dietbut as a whole, they agree on one thing: carbs are bad. The Carbohydrate Principle Which makes you wonder: whats so bad about carbs? The belief is that when you control carbohydrates, you lower your bodys &lt;br /&gt;production of insulin. Insulin gives your body the quick fix of energy (which is why, after eating carbs, you get the famous sugar rush). But without carbs, your bodys forced to use your bodys fat and protein stores. Low carb diets can lead to rapid weight loss, but nutritionists are debating whether or not it should be continued in a long term. This is because you force your body to burn muscle, and muscle can be a dieters best friend because it burns calories even when youre at rest. However,  some diets allow restricted carbs in later phaseswhich would lower the rate of your weight loss, but is healthier for you in the long run. What are the benefits of low carb diets? * You feel (and weigh!) lighter. Low carb diets remove many high-calorie, low-nutrition foods such as pastries and pasta. It also forces the body to burn fat stores (i.e., the bulge around your hips). The foods that are typically included, mainly protein, low-fat dairy, and fiber, also tend to reduce water retention. * You feel less hungry and more energetic. The body digests carbs and uses very quickly, leading to quick bursts of energy but also frequent hunger pangs and the infamous sugar rush-sugar crash cycle  When you replace carbs with fiber and protein, which takes longer to process, youll feel full longer and have more stable energy levels. That is also linked to less mood swings and higher concentration. * Better blood pressure and cholesterol. Low carb diets usually remove saturated fats, and refined or processed food, and shift to what is called whole food groups (low fat dairy, protein, fiber) which help control blood pressure and cholesterol. The significant reduction of sugary foodwhich typically contain lots of calories, no nutritional contentalso helps control obesity, which is a big factor in heart attacks. What foods are low carb? Low carb diets sound good, but be prepared: low carb diets will take out what many consider as staples in all meals: bread, pasta, and rice. In fact, low carb diets will remove anything made of flour, starchy vegetables like corn and potatoes, and foods that contain sugar (this includes several fruits), and cereals that arent specifically labeled as low carb. 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They should be mindful of time constraints, community or social needs, and personal interests. Generally, medical training will begin with studies of anatomy, physiology, biology, pharmacology, and pathology. Second year students will focus on fields of choice and specializations. Nursing degrees from medical schools can vary, including such programs as Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse (RN), and Master of Science in Nursing with specializations in areas, such as Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMH-CNS) or Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner (PMH-CNS and NP). Clinical nursing classes are included in the final two or three years of nursing training. Courses for RN programs will include theory and clinical experience in various hospital and clinical settings. Psychiatric studies will include mental health, behavioral sciences, research, theory, counseling practices, and much more. A wide selection of specializations are possible in this field, including substance abuse treatment, counseling, community health programs, and psychiatric and psychological doctor. The third year for aspiring doctors preparing for professions in internal medicine will depend on the chosen school. Some medical schools depend heavily on reading and lectures, while others teach almost exclusively in laboratory settings. Some begin teaching programs by focusing on a single organ and its functions, examining the anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, and behavior of the systems involved with that one organ. Learning may take place in clinics or laboratories under the guidance of a professor. These are good choices for self-directed students who will succeed as members of a team. The subject of internal medicine will move studies into clinical work, with students taking residency in hospitals associated with schools, and making clinical and surgical rotations. Education in this setting may be more important than the actual choice of schools, as characteristics of hospitals greatly influence the students' experience. Urban hospitals deal with trauma and emergency medicine, or infectious diseases in diverse ethnic populations. Hospital size, specialties, technology, and mortality rates will also affect experiences that determine the type of physician, psychiatrist, nurse, or biochemist the student will become. Many hospitals are actively involved in the communities in which they reside. Volunteer opportunities in clinical care can be very rich and educationally rewarding in these settings. Pursuing a career in biomedical research should be undertaken only at medical schools with proven leadership roles in medical research. 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However, it is not their specific desire to marry an older man as it is sometimes asserted. The fact is that the greater the difference in your age, the greater the difficulty will be in your marriage as a general rule. There are a lot of reasons for that. Contrary to my expectations, I found that some of the Russian women I met were less mature than their American counterparts of the same age. One reason is that most single people live at home, where mom and dad are still making a lot of decisions for them. If you are forty something and you marry a twenty something whose interests are that of an American teenager (discos, shopping for clothes, et cetera), how happy are the two of you going to be in your relationship? Are you up to the libido demands of a young woman? Do you have the energy and stamina to take her dancing after a day of work, while she sits at home waiting for you to come home so she can have some fun? 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