<?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-7134888222788097045</id><updated>2011-04-21T20:43:53.324-07:00</updated><title type='text'>telcoannadiana</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://telcoannadiana.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7134888222788097045/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://telcoannadiana.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7134888222788097045/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>telcoannadiana</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02762154894268229726</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>120</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7134888222788097045.post-2017421180418927524</id><published>2008-06-16T05:55:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T05:55:14.830-07:00</updated><title type='text'>A Question for the Thinking Person</title><content type='html'>By Kevin Hinton I'd like to ask you a question. Can you name one (1) other health practise - other than Nature Cure&lt;br /&gt;- that states their philosophy so succinctly and in accordance with&lt;br /&gt;the basic law of cause and effect? I don't think so! Nature Cure stands alone with its declaration that health is&lt;br /&gt;attained when; - Causes are removed. - Correct biological principles of nutrition, air, water, sunlight,&lt;br /&gt;rest, exercise and spinal care are applied and, - Rest is provided to allow the organism to perform its metabolic&lt;br /&gt;function of healing Nature Cure, is then, the only alternative to all other health&lt;br /&gt;practices. All other modalities will ask you to participate in some form of&lt;br /&gt;medicinal adjunct - whether it be chemical, mechanical, botanical,&lt;br /&gt;spiritual or whatever. The practitioner of any other healing art will ask you to&lt;br /&gt;participate in something or other that is supposed to have more&lt;br /&gt;power than the innate function of the body. This power will enter into and cause the body to heal. Wrong! - there is no thing that makes the body do anything. The body will respond to that which is presented to it - but make&lt;br /&gt;no mistake - there is no power outside of the body that makes it&lt;br /&gt;heal itself. All human tissues have the biological function and capability of: - Reproduction - Response - Repair If this is so - we do not need to 'take anything' or 'do anything'&lt;br /&gt;to the body to make it do what it is designed to do. Whew! - that's hard isn't it? Why? - because if the word gets out that the body is designed to&lt;br /&gt;heal itself - what would happen to the multi-trillion $$$ industry&lt;br /&gt;that lives on the lie of medication? Of course - it would die out - and perhaps that would be all the&lt;br /&gt;better for organic life. Keep on thinking... Kevin Hinton is a renowned Natural Health Educator &amp; Advocator who has assisted a broad range of people to reinvigorate their lives through common-sense Natural Health practices.&lt;br /&gt;He is a trusted advisor to many in the corporate world in Australia and North America who recognize the life-improving value of Natural Health habits.&lt;br /&gt;His experience in the field reveals that adopting practical Natural Health habits usually helps drive success in other areas of life. Visit Kevin at: http://www.thehealtheducator.com and sign up for a FREE world class newsletter. 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Parrotta So youve just gone through a devastating break-up. My heart goes out to you. There is nothing quite as painful as being dumped by someone you thought was the One. I know youre probably feeling like your heart has been ripped out and stomped on and that your hopes and dreams have been shattered. Do what you have to do (within reason, of course) to grieve this losscry, get angry, punch your pillow, throw darts at your exs picture. One thing you should not do, however, is visit, phone, email, or text you ex. You should have no contact whatsoever. Accept the fact that it is over and make a clean break. Keep your dignity intact. Trust me on thisin the long run youll be glad you did. Thoughts of revenge may be going though your head, but please, dont act on them. Dont spread rumours, dont betray old secrets, and dont date or make out with his/her best friend to get even. Never resort to behaviour that you will regret in the future. Always act with class and remember that the best revenge is for your ex to see that you are doing just fine without him/her. Youve moved on and are happy. Keep in mind that just because someone has broken up with you, it doesn't mean he or she no longer cares about youit just means he/she no longer wants a relationship with you. Its very likely that breaking up with you was just as hard on him/her as it was on you. If you take revenge, any affection that this person feels for you could turn into hatred, and any chance you may have to re-establish a relationship (even if its just as friends) will be shattered. Have a pity party if you must, but do it in private. Then get off the couch, wipe those tears, and move on. Its wise to hold off on romantic relationships for a while. Give yourself some time to heal from this relationship. Work on rebuilding your life and rekindling old friendships you might have neglected when you were in the relationship. You may not realize it yet, but a new life has just opened up for you. While right now your break-up may seem negative, it really was all for the best. You have just been given another chance to find your Mr. or Ms. Right. Al the best, Joanne B. Parrotta Author of A Matter of Destiny Settling for second best is never an option! Motivational writer Joanne B. Parrotta is the author of A Matter of DestinyHow to Find and Marry Your Soulmate: A Beginners Guide (BookSurge Publishing, 2006). 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If you are researching Native American Genealogy it is imperative that you use this information. So without further a due, lets jump in. President Grover Cleveland appointed The Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes in 1893.  The Commission was to negotiate land with the Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole tribes.  This commission was commonly called the Dawes Commission, after Henry L. Dawes the chairman. Under the Dawes Commission tribal members were entitled to an allotment of land in return for abolishing their tribal government in favor of recognizing federal laws. Before any of the tribal members could receive land, they had to first apply and be deemed eligible by the Commission. In 1896 the first application process began.  Unfortunately, it was declared invalid.  So in 1898 the Dawes Commission started all over again by having people reapply, even if they had already applied in 1896. The result of this has come to be known as the Dawes Rolls and the commission accepted applications from 1898 to 1907.  In 1914 an Act of Congress accepted a few addition people. NARA the National Archives &amp; Records Administration lists five steps you should take if you want to discover if your relative is on the Dawes Rolls. Step One:  Know the individuals name and their tribe. Step Two:  Check to see if the persons census card is online. Step Three: Use the online index to the Dawes Final Rolls Step Four: Look the person up in the Final Rolls online  here. Step Five: Part One:  If you found your ancestor in the Dawes Rolls then you will continue your Native American Research Online.  Next you will order copies of the records, then get access to the Microfilm.  After that you can hire a researcher, visit NARA and/or contact NARA. Step Five: Part Two: What to do if you did not find your ancestor in the Dawes Rolls First, you would check the microfilm at the Bureau of Indian Affairs for those who applied to the Dawes rolls, but were later rejected, stricken or judged doubtful for enrollment.  This microfilm can be viewed at the NARA Fort Worth facility. Second, contact the National Archives facility in Fort Worth, and request that they check the 1896 Dawes applications.   Many who applied during 1896 did not reapply in 1898 after the 1896 rolls were declared invalid.  You can reach the National Archives facility in Fort Worth at: (817) 831-5920. After this last step there are other steps you can take.  You should contact NARA at the number above or go to their website: http://www.archives.gov/research_room/genealogy/dawes/main.html#why to find your final options. Ok thats it for today.  If you have any questions and/or comments you can contact me at: Until next week Miigwech and mino-nibaan.&lt;br /&gt;Bluedolphin Bluedolphin Crow is a Freelance Writer and Author.  She specializes in Genealogy and Alternative Health topics.  She is currently the Editor/Writer for the Genealogy section at BellaOnline.com To view her articles go to her  Author's Den. To see information on her upcoming books Click Here and scroll to the bottom of the page. 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Stents are mesh wire tubes that doctors used to hold open arties after angioplasties.  The Cypher Stent, approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2003, emits a drug called Sirolimus that prevents reclosure of the artery after the angioplasty balloon clears out any blockage.  Some doctors believe that the drug works by preventing the regrowth of the coating that grows in the blood vessel around the stent that can contribute to further clots. There are over 800,000 angioplasties performed in the United States each year to remove blockages in arteries.  Between 15 and 30 % of all these procedures will become clogged again, requiring further angioplasties or other procedures. The FDA began to receive complaints about the Cypher Stent soon after it was released.  It has been allegedly linked to hundreds of serious cases of blood clots, thrombosis, strokes, and heart attacks, and 60 people have died due to complications caused by the Cypher Stent.  In fact, there were more than 290 people that suffered blood clot-related complications within the first 30 days after they received the devices. Furthermore, the FDA also received more than 50 reports of severe allergic reactions from the Sirolimus coating on the stent.  Some people needed serious medical or surgical intervention due to these reactions, and some people even died due to complications. There are thousands of potential people affected by this defective medical device, but it is unknown how many people will suffer serious and potentially life-threatening complications.  People with Cypher Stents should consult their doctors immediately and discover their options to protect their safety. 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Youve got to love people and be prepared for most anything to happen, because it often does. This lady was nice, engaged with life, lively and entertainingjust not my type. So, as I drove home I examined what "my type" is, and as you might expect, I had many traits and characteristics Id love to find in one female human.  Being 58, my list has changed over the few years, no longer do I desire the party girl, the runway model or the driven doctor/lawyer/CEO.  I guess you could say I've settled down some. But then my desires in the physical realm are still the same as they were in my twentiesdoes that ever change in men?  I dont think so, and realistically, I hope not.  Im a fit man, I ski, I race bicycles, I love to hike in the mountains and snorkel in the sea.  So, it would follow that Im after an active woman who can be a cowgirl, ski bum, endurance cyclist and still want to get dressed to the nines and go to the opera, theater or just a really nice dinner out. Blind dates are a way for friends of single friends to help out in this endeavor.  And God love them, because they do occasionally find someone that fits what youre after.  Unfortunately, more often than not, they dont. Its not their fault, they know both people and see them through loving, friendly and helpful eyes.  There is absolutely no way they can see what you feel and desire. What no one else can see or experience is the true adventure of chemistry.  Chemistry is that wonderful energy that bounces back and forth between two people messing with hormones, libido, and our hearts.  We have all experienced it, and we know it when we feel it, and we want it again. Scientists have isolated the areas of the brain that get excited when chemistry is introduced; they can see the cranial juices light up sending out signals all over the place.  The bummer is most scientists arent matchmakers. If youre single and looking, dont turn down a blind date, yes, they can be scary and fun, but the alternative is watching old reruns of Law &amp; Order for the 23rd time while eating potato chips and sharing a beer with your dog. (Oh, by the way, if you run across any scientific matchmakers specializing in chemistry, let me know.) Anyway you look at it; its fun to ponder. Keith E. Renninson is a motivational speaker and co-author of the popular parenting tool and illustrated storybook "Zooch the Pooch, My Best Friend".  Through the 1990's with much self-examination, academic study, bicycle racing, and mountain climbing, he discovered a renewed zest of life, which included a love of metaphysics, philosophy, humor, and writing and speaking.  As Keith says, "Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue...it's all in what you make of it." You can read more about "Zooch the Pooch" or contact Keith to speak at: http://www.zoochthepooch.com&lt;br /&gt;Keith and his co-author Michael Conrad Kelley speak to teens and adults on "The Seven Simple Steps to a More Fulfilling Life."  This course focuses on how to build a successful Life Philosophy that works for each individual. 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So &lt;br /&gt;why isn't the phone ringing off the hook? Maybe &lt;br /&gt;you're marketing strategies need to get more creative! Creative marketing will allow you to attract new &lt;br /&gt;clients, as well as remind past clients that you're still &lt;br /&gt;around. You'll also stand out from the other &lt;br /&gt;professionals in your field: creative marketing gets &lt;br /&gt;you noticed, enticing people to want to know more about &lt;br /&gt;you! And the beauty of creative marketing is that &lt;br /&gt;there is no one right way to do it. Methods that &lt;br /&gt;work -- and feel comfortable -- for you might not &lt;br /&gt;work for others. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices &lt;br /&gt;flowing: Staying In Touch Rather than relying solely on the phone to stay in &lt;br /&gt;touch, utilize mail and e-mail. It's fast, easy, and tells &lt;br /&gt;your clients that you took the extra time to think of &lt;br /&gt;them. Send birthday cards on your clients' birthdays, or &lt;br /&gt;better yet, send an anniversary card to celebrate the &lt;br /&gt;date when you first worked with a client. Another great option is to send postcards or &lt;br /&gt;newsletters filled with tips. This establishes you as &lt;br /&gt;an expert in your field. Be sure to include an update &lt;br /&gt;of your current services or any special offers you &lt;br /&gt;have. Give-Aways that Work Everyone loves a little gift now and then. Promotional &lt;br /&gt;give-aways can boost your business by showing &lt;br /&gt;appreciation and offering a reminder that you're ready &lt;br /&gt;to help. Steer clear of pens, notepads, and keychains. Your &lt;br /&gt;clients have enough of those. Brainstorm with friends &lt;br /&gt;and your local advertising specialties representative &lt;br /&gt;to find affordable, unique ideas that represent you &lt;br /&gt;and your business. 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If you tend to downplay your strengths, fearing &lt;br /&gt;you'll sound brazen, squash that feeling now! As a &lt;br /&gt;small-business owner, you don't have a marketing &lt;br /&gt;department, so you must be your own loudest advocate! &lt;br /&gt;Making others aware of your products and services is &lt;br /&gt;NOT bragging. I hope these ideas jump start your creative thought &lt;br /&gt;process. I would love to hear from YOU about your &lt;br /&gt;creative marketing strategies. What worked best?&lt;br /&gt;What bombed? Happy thinking... Copyright 2005 Time to Organize. All rights reserved. Sara Pedersen, author of the FREE e-zine "The Marketing Fairy's Guide to Simple Self &lt;br /&gt;Promotion," is a professional organizer and marketing specialist. She helps small &lt;br /&gt;business owners make their marketing dreams come true. Sign up today at &lt;br /&gt;http://www.time2organize.net to receive your FREE monthly subscription. Copyright &lt;br /&gt;2004 &lt;br /&gt;Time to Organize. 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What makes the job harder is that you have to pick from hundreds of gift ideas from her bridal registry.  However, there are some websites that can help you decide by providing information on the top ten things that brides want.  Below are some of the most common items mentioned on these websites. Wedding Gift Ideas Some of the most famous types of gifts are honeymoon gifts. One good idea is to give the couple a guidebook or a travel book of the place where they will be spending their honeymoon. This gift will help them find their way around and visit spots that they should not miss. Another popular gift choice is lingerie, which will surely make any bride even more beautiful and keep the sparks flying during the wedding night.  A popular choice for functional wedding gifts is a set of holiday decorations that can help the future wife make their first Christmas or holiday together more memorable. Another gift idea is a compilation of the engagement memories of the couple, which may come in the form of an album or a scrapbook. This will help the bride keep the memories of her shower, engagement party, and other events alive. A similar idea is to give the bride a "history" of the groom's family. A family tree or an album will capture the story and make her know her husband's family better. Gift Ideas for Before the Wedding You may also choose to give the bride an advanced wedding gift that can help her throughout the planning of her wedding.  A gift that would be very helpful is a digital camera that can help the bride take pictures of her wedding gown, the shower and other important aspects of the preparation. Another gift that she would really appreciate is a gift certificate to the spa, where she can unwind from the stress of planning a wedding.  Another useful gift that can help her release the stress is a book that will make her laugh.  You could also have her new name monogrammed on different items like towels or diaries.  Lastly, it is very important to remind the bride that getting married will not change who she is, and giving her gifts that you would have given her if she was not getting married can help her realize and affirm this. These gift ideas can help you find that elusive bridal gift that the bride will surely appreciate and remember. Bridal Registry provides detailed information on Bridal Registry, Online Bridal Registry, Bridal Shower Registry, Bridal Registry Ideas and more. Bridal Registry is affiliated with Bridal Shops. 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Don't be late again!" Roger was a super salesman, but he risked losing his job because he was too busy rushing from client to client to get his paper work completed. He missed meetings and was disruptive when he did come. His boss saw how his energy and enthusiasm brought in clients, but considered him childishly irresponsible with him and his colleagues. What Roger wouldn't admit and his boss didn't know was that Roger had Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD). The hyperactive part gives him lots of energy and enthusiasm to go go when doing what he loves doing: talking about his products, socializing with clients or meeting new people. The attention deficit causes his brain to disconnect when doing boring stuff like completing forms, attending meetings or dealing with colleagues. AD/HD is a neurological difference in the brain. The ADHD brain can be very effective when following a passion but shuts down when doing the daily grind. Medication is helpful for some but often not sufficient. Coaching provides positive support and guidance for anyone with ADHD but especially for those who don't want to take medication. The difficulty for Roger was that he often forgot to get information or would lose the paper he had written it on, and he found the contract forms confusing. Through several coaching sessions and much prodding, Roger designed a form that was logical to him for collecting and recording all the data he needed and fixed a time in his agenda to complete each contract. He first resisted but with repeated support and encouragement he became adept at completing contracts. Once he understood that he was not just a "naughty boy", as he had been told so often, but that he had been struggling with a brain that was superbly creative when working with clients but just not designed for administrative work. To his surprise and joy, he was able to relax at home. 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For example, a woman may get nervous during a conversation with a new guy, because she doesn't want to ruin her chances of getting the guy to ask for her phone number. Clue That Tells If She Is Attracted To You #3: "Opening Up" If a woman starts to open up to you during the conversation, it's a huge indicator that she could be interested. After your first conversations go beyond the weather and other general topics, you'll want to pay attention to "self-revealing" talk. If she begins to talk a bit about herself, particularly what type of woman she is, you'll know that she is subtly trying to make herself more desirable in your eyes. 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Outdoor light fixtures are available in either 12-volt or 120-volt versions and for houses the best deal is low voltage outdoor lighting. These are easier to install as the system runs on harmless 12-volt current with light weight wiring laid on the ground or buried just below surface. The 120-volt system on other hand is same as used in interior of house and requires precautions and handling. The advantage of high voltage outdoor lighting is that it is permanent using buried conduit whereas the low voltage outdoor lighting is that is easily damaged due to superficial placement of wires. With expenses climbing the graph we need economical trimmings. A saving advantage of low-voltage outdoor lighting is that one does not need a professional for installation. The money saved can be spent on high-quality fixtures and landscaping. Some low voltage light fixtures work on solar energy and once charged work when sensors activate the lights on sunset. Another advantage of low voltage outdoor lighting is that smaller and compact fixtures are flexible and can be activated by timers, motion detection or switches. This is an advantage as compared with high or regular voltage lighting fixtures that require conduits and labor to fix wiring. The size and design of low voltage outdoor lighting fixtures help add to the aesthetics of surrounding. The reason they can be safely hidden or placed in nooks and corners, waterfalls, bushes or exterior of buildings and residences. The drawback is that to highlight a particular area more fixtures are needed. Quality also matters in that if inexpensive crack and corrode due to extreme temperature or corrosion. The inconvenience ends here as low voltage outdoor lighting once installed requires minimum attention. Nevertheless a perfectionist or cleanliness freak would like to coat sockets with silicon - based lubricants once a year, clean accumulating debris in up-lifting fixtures and replace dead lamps to avoid unused voltage. Low voltage outdoor lighting is aesthetically safe, economical and energy efficient with performance comparable to a 120 volt system. Outdoor Lighting provides detailed information about outdoor lighting, decorative outdoor lighting, low voltage outdoor lighting and more. Outdoor Lighting is affiliated with Gazebos. 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Although many cell phones play music as ringtones, true polyphonic ringtones are music which does not contain artists voices or instrumental performances. Usually cell phone ringtones are encoded using the MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) or similar encoding formats, many of which have been developed for mechanical music delivery. The cell phone music market initially started with monophonic ringtones. Monophonic ringtones were the earliest form of ringtones, and played one tone at a time. Polyphonic ringtones are ringtones that make use of polyphony. Many cell phones make use of such ringtones as they offer customers more options in customization. Polyphonic ringtones are much more sophisticated than regular monophonic ringtones. With increasing market and technology development the number of voices was steadily increased. This was improved upon with polyphonic ringtones, which played several tones at the same time so a more convincing melody could be created. For sure, polyphonic ringtones are better than monophonic ringtones. However, they still sound more like an old video game than real music. Polyphonic ringtones are the successor of monophonic ringtones but the immediate predecessor to true tone ringtones. This is in contrast to MP3 ringtones, for example, which will play digitally sampled recordings. True tones are the most popular form of ringtones. They capture 3/4 of the US ringtone market in the second quarter of 2006, followed by monophonic ringtones and polyphonic ringtones and ringback tones. But monophonic and polyphonic ringtones are falling in popularity while ringback tones are growing.  Monophonic and polyphonic ringtones only require the payment of the publishing royalty. Some polyphonic ringtones are downloadable for free. 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Cameron Online dating is no longer the pariah that it was back in say, 2000. Almost every single person I know has tried it between then and now. Hell, Ive even tried it. Its not as bad as some say it is. As far as Im concerned, there is one hard rule when it comes to online dating, and Ill let you in on it shortly. Let me tell you first, about a friend of mine. I have one friend who was so jaded with regard to relationships and dating, that she had been single for about 3 years. Her past experiences with men were so negative, that shed rather not risk getting into another relationship with anyone. Her last boyfriend would go to the bar, and once he was good and liquored up, he would call her from there to let her know that she should move out of their apartment, because he had found someone else. Every other time that he went to the bar, he would do this. And yet, she stayed with him. This was not someone that she found online. This was someone that she knew from work, and had begun dating. After finally breaking up with him (she stayed with him for 3 years), she decided that she would rather be single than be involved with men again, who, in her opinion, were all basically dishonest cheats. After 3 years of literal celibacy, she decided that maybe she should get over her general distrust of men, and I convinced her to try online dating, because I had done it for awhile, and hadn't yet found "the one", but I met some really nice people. On my friends first date, she thought that she might be a tad late, so she called this dude to let him know that. As it turned out, she was right on time, but as she got to the restaurant, she received a text message from him saying that he was in the parking lot, and that she should call him when she entered the store (coffee shop). Red flag #1. In our conversation about this, she distinctly asked me, Do you think thats weird? To which I replied, Dont YOU think its weird? You should. This guy also said in his profile that he was 60 tall. When he came into the coffee shop, it turned out that he was much closer to 58 than six feet. Red flag #2. She ignored it because she thought they got along so well. That should have been the only time that she met him. Remember this about online dating; someone who lies about something as obvious as his/her height or weight, will lie about anything. On their second date, she went to his house to watch a movie. At which time, he told her that he had guns at his place (that she never saw), because he used to be a security guard. Then, he told her that hes also in the British Army, and thats also why he has guns. Okay people, we dont live anywhere near Britain. Red flags #3 and #4!! Then she asked me if I thought he was being truthful. I was astounded. I wanted to reach out and shake her! Do you want to know why she actually decided to stop seeing this dude? Because he doesn't like Oprah! All of that other nonsense was acceptable to her, but dude doesn't like Oprah, and she dumps him! The one hard rule about online dating? Follow your gut. Obviously, my friend was skeptical about whether or not this dude was telling the truth. She had that feeling in her gut, but chose not to follow it. Thank God he told her that he doesn't like Oprah, or who knows how much she would have put up with. Follow your gut. If something doesnt seem right, run. Run far, and run fast. Dont look back. If a woman tells you on your first date that shes on medication for depression, run. Not to sound unsympathetic, but if shes giving you that information on the first date, she most likely has problems that are much bigger than that. If after your first date, the other party calls you on your way home, to ask, Well, what did you think? Do you think were a match? Run. And keep running. Follow your gut. I cant say it enough. If it just doesnt feel right, run. Heres to great dating! Chris A. Cameron Copyright 2006 Chris A. Cameron  All Rights Reserved. Chris Cameron is a single guy (currently looking for "the one"), whose dating advice can be found at http://chrisacameron.blogspot.com Email Chris at chriscameron@mail.com. 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This pyramid shows the different motivators and needs in a persons life and how they are built one upon the other.  Supposedly this is presented to help the marketing student understand consumer motivation and thinking.  The problem is Ive never seen it applied, in the text books.  Its presented as the foundation of human motivation and then its dropped. Id like to present to you a way to use Maslows needs pyramid so that you can get inside the consumers mind and develop an understanding of whats truly motivating them as they consider purchasing your product or service. Maslows needs pyramid present human needs such that each need is pursued and met before the next level of needs can be considered; they build upon one another.  The needs from most basic to most complex are:  physiological needs: food, shelter, sex &lt;br /&gt; safety needs: clothing, weapons, defense of self &lt;br /&gt; social needs: social acceptance &lt;br /&gt; esteem needs: acceptance of self by self &lt;br /&gt; fulfillment needs: a feeling of having and fulfilling a purpose So the question is, How do we use this paradigm to get inside the consumers head? Lets consider a personal fitness training service.  Heres how it works at the most basic level.  Place yourself in the position of the consumer and think as if you are considering hiring a personal fitness trainer. 1.  How will personal fitness training impact my acquisition and use of food?  Of shelter?  Of sexual behavior? (Now you see why sex is used in marketing so many products  we react to it instinctually) 2.  How will personal fitness training impact my personal safety?&lt;br /&gt; youll be in better shape and can run faster from a mugger, perhaps. 3.  How will personal fitness training positively impact my standing in society?  In my social circle?  Access to different social circles? 4.  How will personal fitness training positively impact how I think about myself? 5.  Will personal fitness training have an impact on my personal sense of fulfillment? I understand that most consumers, will ask themselves these types of questions without really thinking about them.   The answers you develop as you purposely ask yourselves these types of questions will give you insight in the processes a consumer may consider or be susceptible to as they are considering purchasing personal fitness training services. This process will also help you define ways to market that will get consumers to consider your personal fitness training service if they are not.  Using Maslows needs pyramid helps you target your marketing.  It is the foundation of: Getting Attention &lt;br /&gt;Developing Interest &lt;br /&gt;Creating Desire &lt;br /&gt;Facilitating Commitment  &lt;br /&gt;Motivating to Action If you can use Maslows needs pyramid to get inside the head of the consumer by running it through a filter of questions like the ones Ive presented above youll have a tangible marketing advantage because you now can respond to your consumers internal dialogue. Using this type of filtering process can also help you create need in those that have not yet developed an interest in your product or service.  Simply put yourself in the consumers place and present youre marketing to them in such a way as to answer or resolve each need in the hierarchy. Maslows needs pyramid is a powerful tool that is taught to every marketing and advertising student in the world but it must be understood and applied if its to actually be useful.  Try using Maslows marketing filter the next time you are considering a marketing campaign.  Itll help you get a better grip on what the consumer is thinking and feeling. Darrin F. Coe holds a masters degree in professional psychology specializing in consumer thinking.  He operates Consumer Thinking.com at http://www.consumer-thinking.com. 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Many anglers tolling bass use combinations when it comes to the bait that they are using. There really is no right lure, or wrong lure when it comes to trolling striped bass. It all comes down to what they like, or want an a particular day. The lure that you used yesterday, or last week may not be what will be successful this time around. Many of the best anglers use Shad Umbrella rigs, or large tube lures and spoons. All of these lures have been successful in the past, finding the right day to get lucky while trolling striped bass is clearly a matter of experimentation. What is most important when it comes to trolling striped bass however would have to be having a strong durable rod. When trolling, you will need a rod that is capable of casting at a great distance, and should be strong enough to allow you to pull in a fish that is around 60-80 pounds. 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From the first time that my brother sat me down and explained to me what my lungs looked like when I was under an asthma attack till about 6 years ago that I had my last full-blown one, I had always been in the search for a natural remedy for bronchial asthma. Had is the word and proper tense folks as the good news is, such an option for a natural asthma treatment does exist and moreover, the related tips are low-cost common-sense and NOT time, space or money consuming . Now, according to medical research, Asthma is an allergic inflammation of the lungs. Moreover, an asthma attack can be triggered by chemicals, air pollutants, pollens, molds, dust, animal dander, foods, exercise, and even temperature changes. However, the pioneers and practitioners of Naturopathy believe otherwise and at this point, based on my experiences with asthma and the measures I took to eradicate its symptoms, I now present you with some helpful guidelines. First and foremost, keep in mind that it is advised that you avoid Mucus-Forming foods such as Animal flesh and products, Most Grains, Junk and Processed Foods and even some so-called health-food products like Soy, Yeast, Braggs Liquid Aminos and Vinegar. Replace these items with Fruits, Leafy and Root Vegetables and if desired less harmful whole grains like Brown rice, Quinoa, Amaranth and Millet occasionally. Furthermore, proper food combination and the abstinence from drinking liquids of any kind with your meals is suggested as these will see to it that the diaphragm is not constricted by a clogged up digestive tract consequently making breathing much freer and smoother. In addition, make the effort to avoid the use of microwaves, conventionally grown produce and polluted tap water for your optimal health. In addition to adhering to this advice on the use of a proper diet, you could do well to incorporate such simple exercises such as Yoga, Pilates and Simple calisthenics into your lifestyle. The benefits of such activities are that they not only help you rebuild your respiratory and cardio-vascular endurance, but they help you in regards to dealing with whatever depressive symptoms you may have as a result of your asthma based on the principles of the fact that this will exercise the motor centers of the brain, and the blood will flow away from the emotional activity centers, consequently you become more receptive to positive thoughts. Furthermore, some other activities or sports that are less likely to cause problems for people with asthma include: * indoor swimming * walking * jogging * hiking * downhill skiing * baseball * football * gymnastics * shorter track and field events However, patients will do well to also: * Warm up before exercise to prevent chest tightening. (Warm-up exercises can include 5 to 10 minutes of walking or any other light activity, in addition to stretching or flexibility exercises.) * Breathe through the nose during exercise. * Take brief rests during exercise and use rescue medication, as prescribed, if symptoms start. * Cool down after exercise to help slow the change of air temperature in the lungs. Other simple steps to help with succeeding with the tips above for a Natural remedy for bronchial asthma include the following: 1. Avoid excessive temperature changes. 2. Ensure dust mites are reduced as much as possible in your home 3. Use a humidifier along with a heater in the cold seasons. 4. Keep fresh air circulating as much as possible in the home. 5.  Keep the bed clean - put dust proof covers with zippers on the mattress and pillow. Wash bed sheets and blankets in hot water. 6.  Do not let pets in the bedroom. 7.  Do not smoke. 8.  Maintain good ventilation / Light. 9.  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But there are times when problems are encountered unexpectedly, and certain drastic events that occur pose a danger to our emotional stability. The danger of getting depression is possible, especially those who have recently experienced unexpected events or turns in their life. Dealing with a disorder like depression is needed because it can create significant impacts in your life. What then is depression? Depression is a mood disorder which causes you to feel hopeless or sad over an extended period of time. Your life, work, health, and the people around you are affected by this mood disorder. People are affected differently by depression. Others find it easy to deal with depression but there are also those that feel down for an indefinite period. Your daily activities will not be affected if youre only suffering from mild depression but you should also get some sort of treatment to prevent it from getting worse. Medical attention is needed by those persons suffering severe depression because they can become incapable of communicating or doing daily activities, and the worst case scenario is suicide. A great number of people suffering from depression are hesitant to seek medical help for they think its a sign of character flaw or weakness, and some think they can resolve it on their own. But they are wrong; by confining it, the depression will only get worse. Facing the problem is the most effective way to address the problem with depression. And seeking medical help is not bad; it is even an advantage on your part. Depression is triggered by stressful events, certain drugs, other illnesses, inherited traits, or medications. It is linked to having an imbalanced brain chemistry. Depression has two significant symptoms: hopelessness or sadness and loss of interest/pleasure from daily activities. Other symptoms of depression include: - due to change in appetite, the depressed person losses or gains weight - sleeps too much or hardly sleeps - cant sit still or exhibits a feeling of restlessness - feels tired most of the time - guilty feeling or feeling unworthy - problems with concentration, remembering, and making decisions - thinks about death or suicide You have a major depression if youre experiencing at least five of the symptoms mentioned including loss of interest o sadness for 2 or more weeks. However, having only a few of the symptoms does not mean that you shouldnt get assistance. 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Common concerns are excess flab around the stomach, under the arms, or in any number of other areas. There is a general belief that performing specific exercises will help people lose more fat in certain areas of the body. This is typically known as spot reduction and it is a popular concept, but does it really work? The simple answer to this question is no, spot reduction is a myth. However, no matter how often this is said, people still want to believe they can lose fat in a particular area by exercising specific muscles. As a result, people often end up doing many exercises to isolate specific muscles, especially the abdominals and arms, hoping to burn fat in those specific areas. Unfortunately, this is not the way the human body loses fat. You will lose fat throughout your entire body with any type of exercise, regardless of the muscles being used. 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Most people have specific areas where they easily accumulate fat or store a proportionally larger amount of fat compared to the rest of their body. These are commonly referred to as problem areas and they will vary from person to person. Problem areas are typically the first to gain fat and the last to lose it, so they are often significant obstacles to long-term fat loss. Luckily there is one approach that is generally successful in dealing with problem areas, but it may not what you want to hear. The key is dedication and consistency with your nutrition, as well as variety and progression with your exercise. Initially you may not lose fat from the areas you want, but if you stick with it, you will start losing fat from those problem areas. 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Your success in&lt;br /&gt;weight loss, sports conditioning or general&lt;br /&gt;fitness comes down to one simple thing, asking for&lt;br /&gt;help. Our country use to be goal oriented. People use to&lt;br /&gt;take pride (good pride) in the fact that they were&lt;br /&gt;in a process of accomplishing something. Today,&lt;br /&gt;most want something for nothing. If that were not&lt;br /&gt;the case, America would not be the fattest nation on&lt;br /&gt;earth and getting larger every day. Very soon each one of you will either choose or be&lt;br /&gt;forced to take some personal responsibility in&lt;br /&gt;your health and fitness levels. Forced? Yes! The&lt;br /&gt;truth is, the way things look, each one of you will&lt;br /&gt;either face the music on your terms or some life &lt;br /&gt;changing circumstance is going to come your way &lt;br /&gt;that will force you to take a good long look at &lt;br /&gt;your health. Scare tactic, you bet cha! So what do you do? You, get a medical check up if&lt;br /&gt;necessary and just start moving. Quote: With all the fitness and diet programs out there,&lt;br /&gt;you would think people in our country would be&lt;br /&gt;getting in better shape. We're not. Why? All of us&lt;br /&gt;are confused, frustrated and burdened down at the&lt;br /&gt;contradictory of medicine and fitness for one&lt;br /&gt;reason, and the other reasons involve issues we&lt;br /&gt;have already discussed. The key in motivating yourself &lt;br /&gt;to exercise is to keep your eye on the big picture.  &lt;br /&gt;If you don't, the details will become a quicksand pit. &lt;br /&gt;The big picture is: JUST MOVE IT! So much money and time is spent on gimmicks and&lt;br /&gt;diet fads that only get used for a short time,&lt;br /&gt;with little or no results. The big picture is about being realistic, not to&lt;br /&gt;have high expectations, but to focus on internal&lt;br /&gt;health issues, such as blood pressure, body fat,&lt;br /&gt;cholesterol levels and a quiet mind. The&lt;br /&gt;challenge is that you have grown accustomed to&lt;br /&gt;being motivated by instant gratification. It is&lt;br /&gt;more of a priority to look good rather than to&lt;br /&gt;have lower stress levels. You get frustrated because you are trying to fight&lt;br /&gt;a battle you can't win with something fast and&lt;br /&gt;easy. It's called aging. You blame aging on other&lt;br /&gt;things in hopes there is something out there that&lt;br /&gt;you can do or take that will get you the results&lt;br /&gt;you want in the shortest amount of time. The truth&lt;br /&gt;is while good looks are a good measurement; they&lt;br /&gt;are only perks in the big picture? THERE ARE NO MAGIC FORMULAS! FROM MY BOOK JUST MOVE IT! www.resolutions.bz Next you ask for directions and support. This may be the make or break it area in your success in getting in better shape. When developing a good support system, there are important things to remember. Here are a few things to mark off your checklist when you are building personal fitness accountability. What kind of people do you associate with? ***Toxic - Non-supportive, pessimistic, victim&lt;br /&gt;mentality. ***Non-Toxic - Encouraging, happy, forward&lt;br /&gt;thinkers. Do you consider yourself to be a prideful person?&lt;br /&gt;(Is it hard for you to ask for directions? ***Asking for support is a sin of strength not&lt;br /&gt;weakness. When was the last time you went on a vacation? ***Rewarding yourself for hard work motivates you&lt;br /&gt;to push harder and stay focused. Do you have any honest and authentic people around?&lt;br /&gt;you? ***Find a trustworthy friend to help you, with your&lt;br /&gt;goals. Do you have anyone you admire? ***Find someone you can emulate. Your weight loss, energy levels and general health can start changing today if only you are not afraid to ask for help. Good luck and keep an open mind. Develop a great support system START LOSING WEIGHT THE RIGHT WAY FOR GOOD TODAY! FREE MINI COURSE click here http://www.resolutions.bz Discover the common sense way to lose weight with out dieting that the doctors DONT want you to know. Greg Ryan is a best selling author, former employee of Kathy Smith, and high profile fitness expert. 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What we know today far surpasses what we knew even 50 years ago.  We have bachelor degrees now that didn't even exist 30 years ago.  We have professions that have blossomed and others that have pretty much died away.  But in all of that, has the actual degree itself kept the same value that it had when our parents went to school?  Some would say no. Back in the early 80s, if a student were to get a bachelor degree in just about any discipline at all, that student could have gotten an excellent job in computer science or some form of data processing.  Math majors especially were given the best computer jobs.  Today, computer science majors face long unemployment lines because of the tough competition.  Those without a degree in computer science have no chance getting into the industry. The above example is just one that shows how a bachelor degree in any discipline isn't worth what it was 30 years ago.  Back in the early 70s, if you were a college graduate you were pretty much assured of getting a good paying job, even if you decided to work for an insurance company or a bank.  College graduates with a bachelor degree in just about anything were put in management training programs and usually moved into management within a year, or less. Today, that same graduate has a long line ahead of him.  Not only are more people going to college and getting a bachelor degree, but they are going to finer schools because of the advances in getting financial aid.  Affirmative Action has made it much easier for minorities to get a bachelor degree from a highly accredited institution.  This increases competition even more, not just for jobs after college but for scholarships just to get into a college.  Valedictorians are no longer guaranteed a full scholarship. As a result of the bachelor degree not having as much power as it did years ago, students are now being forced to continue their education and get masters degrees and maybe even PhD's.  The bachelor degree of today is like the high school diploma of years ago. The effects that this has had on the world in general have been so widespread that it would be impossible to quantify all of them.  But there are just a few of them. For one, since it is now harder to get entry level jobs, the pay for these jobs has actually decreased if you figure in inflation and cost of living increases.  Entry level jobs aren't paying that much more than they did years ago, while the cost of living has skyrocketed.  We're actually making less money today for our first job than we did 20 years ago. Another way this has effected things is that because a student has to further his education even more to get ahead, the average cost for an education has skyrocketed.  Colleges know that a bachelor degree isn't a luxury anymore.  It's something all kids need if they're going to have any chance for a future.  So tuitions are now through the roof. The snowball effect of lower paying jobs and rising tuition costs affects everyone.  People don't have as much money to spend so businesses don't make as much.  So people have to be laid off, which causes more unemployment and more problems. The question probably shouldn't be if a bachelor degree is worth what it was.  The question we should be asking is if there is anything we can do to fix the mess that our educational system is in. Michael Russell Your Independent Bachelor Degree guide. 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This is because a large number of individuals make the decision to move, each year. If you are planning on relocating now or in the near future, you may want to think about using a professional moving company. If you are planning on moving to or from the San Francisco area, you may want to hire the services of a San Francisco moving company. When it comes to hiring the services of a San Francisco moving company, it is easier said than done.  Unfortunately, there are too many individuals who feel that it is easy to hire a professional mover. While this may be true, you should not hire the first San Francisco moving company that you come across. Instead, you are advised to examine all of your available options.  This includes researching and examining a number of different San Francisco moving companies.  This research may take some time, but, in most cases, you will find that it pay offs in the end. 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If you have any additional questions, you should be able to email or call the moving company for answers. When examining a San Francisco moving company, you will want to determine exactly how much their service will cost.  To obtain the exact cost of service, you may need to offer a little bit of information. That information should include how much stuff you have to move and where you plan on moving to.  If you do not know how much you are bringing with you or where you plan on moving to yet, you may want to wait until you have that information. Without this detailed information, you may only be provided with an inaccurate estimate. It is also important to consider the services that are offered by the San Francisco moving company of your choice and the amount of time it will take them to move you.  These factors are all important, especially when it comes to finding a reputable San Francisco moving company to do business with. Ted Garvin is a writer for Froggy Moving.com where you can find the best San Francisco Moving Company around, and other related information. 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Child abuse and abductions have resulted in new laws in almost every state that require criminal background checks for anyone who works with children.  &lt;br /&gt; 4. The September 11th attacks have resulted in heightened security and identity-verification strategies by many employers.  &lt;br /&gt; 5. In addition, many state and federal government jobs require a background check, and depending on the kind of job, may require an extensive investigation for a security clearance.  &lt;br /&gt; So there are several reasons why employers perform background checks.  &lt;br /&gt; Under federal law, the employer must obtain the applicants written authorization before the background check is conducted.  &lt;br /&gt; The types of background checks companies do usually depends on the job, but they typically include the following: &lt;br /&gt; Employment Verification &lt;br /&gt; Often a potential employer will contact an applicant's past employers. 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The following tutorial refers to garlic growing specifically, but can easily be used for most onion crops as well. The following information is for general garlic growing that I have used for my own home garden. Of course, there are lots of specialty seeds and plants that require more specific techniques but as I am not a professional horticulturist, but a home gardener like yourselves, I will stick with what I know! For basic garlic growing you need a few things. First of all your garlic cloves! We started out by growing garlic from garlic heads bought at the store, but then I decided to try some new and different varieties! Last year I ended up the with some German Reds left over after my fall selling on virtualseeds.com, so decided to plant them with the idea of offering them to my customers in 2001. This way, I could be assured of the freshest product possible and it allowed me to use the garden space normally left fallow all winter to good use. spring So, I planted in October and waited for spring. Remember to work in some good compost and bone meal before planting your cloves. I planted mine about three inches deep or about three times the size of the clove. We have fairly mild coastal winters so not a lot of hard ground freezing until around January and then it is only for a few weeks at most. More on this subject later in the tutorial....... Viola!&lt;br /&gt;Come late spring, what to my wondering eyes to appear, but garlic sprouts! Let's back up a little to discuss the two basic types of garlics for the home gardener. Generally speaking we are talking about hardnecks and softnecks. HARDNECK GARLICS(See picture at top of page) are very popular because they are easy to grow in most types of soils as long as the soil is fertile and well draining. Hardnecks will store for three to six months on average so are grown for early winter usage. There are many different varieties from the German Reds that I offer my customers to Spanish Roja and more. As you can see from the titles, these garlics most often have some coloring to them such as streaks of purple, red or brown. They are valued for their high allicin content and great flavor that holds up to cooking. Hardnecks can be a little challenging when separating the cloves as they have a fair amount of "parchment" or the papery skins you have to peel away to get at the "meat". They tend to have a inner circle of large cloves with few to any smaller cloves on the outside. Hardnecks are planted in the late fall and harvested in early to mid summer. SOFTNECK GARLICS are the ones you see in the grocery store and in garlic braids. These are normally white such as the silverskins. The variety you see in the store most likely is "Colossal" or another generic variety. Stores and their customers want the whitest garlics. Flavor is good and can be from mild to very strong. The necks are more pliable than hardneck varieties so they make good candidates for braiding. Softneck garlics advantage is that they store longer, up to nine months. They generally have numerous cloves in a head. Softnecks also are planted in the fall with later harvesting in late summer. Do you have garlic in your refrigerator that has begun to sprout? Can they be used in cooking? Not likely as the cloves will feel "empty" as the plants have already used the stores to start the plants. Can the cloves be separated and planted? Sure, and garlics can be planted in the spring but generally don't do well as an annual crop. They are genetically meant to be planted in fall so they can establish roots, then they wait for spring to start growing in earnest. PLANTING: In most parts of the country, you want to plant your cloves about six weeks before your winter freezing weather sets in. This is to allow the cloves to send down roots and get established in the soil before hard freezing weather sets in. This keeps the garlics from being forced up and out of the soil during hard freezes and thaws. As you plant your cloves, be sure to add some good quality compost and a tablespoon of bonemeal to the bottom of the hole so the plants will have some excellent nutrition to draw upon. I plant mine about three times the size of the clove or around three inches below the surface. If you live in a colder climate with significant freezing, then do plant deeper to protect the cloves, and consider mulching, just like you do when you plant bulbs like tulips and daffodils. Water in the cloves and you are done till spring! OK, spring has arrived and you anxiously watch the plot for any sign of growth.........and there they are! Now is the time to fertilize with some nitrogen based fertilizer or compost as you can see in my picture at the top right of the page. We fertilized with a home made mix of compost, bonemeal, canola seed meal, dolomite lime, and potash. We also set up watering through soaker hoses so that we watered the plants, not the weeds. Weeding is crucial! Let me repeat...... weeding is crucial! The next most important chore you need to be vigilant about is weeding! Garlics do not want to compete with other vegetation! So semi-weekly weeding with a hoe is necessary. Do not dig down in the ground around the plants or you can tear up the developing bulbs. Just a light scratching of the soil is all you need to keep the weeds at bay. I use a "hula hoe" and love it! HARVESTING: By the first of July, I can see that my crop is getting ready to be harvested. How do I know? First of all, the weather has gotten hotter so I know that the bulbs are forming underground and secondly by observing the plants. Now the tops are starting to brown and die back, a sure sign that harvest time is near. So I stop watering about ten days to two weeks before harvesting. This is necessary so the plants can start to "hardened" the outside of the bulbs. Mid July is here and it's time to harvest. The plants have now browned to about 60-75 percent. I gently pull on the first plant and it comes up easily! Of course, mine are planted more shallow than most of you will do so the bulb is nearer the surface. Most gardeners will need to gently spade around the plant in order to get the bulb loosened and pulled up. CURING AND STORAGE: Now all that is left is to "cure" the bulbs and store for usage. Curing refers to allowing the bulbs to dry out in a warm but shaded area. Don't wash your plants but let the soil dry naturally, then brush off when you are ready to store or hang. I am drying mine on a pallet so that air can circulated around the plants. As you can see by the picture, garlics need to be dried in a single layer. Drying takes from two to three weeks depending on the weather or your choice of storage area. Some people will braided them and hang for curing. What is important is that the plants have good circulation of warm, dry air so that mold and mildew doesn't take hold. When your garlics are done curing, then clip off the top to about 1.5 inches from the bulb and you may snip back the roots. Garlics can be stored in a dark, dry, cool place such as a basement, storage room etc and used as needed. Check them periodically as some varieties do not store as long as others. Ideal storage temperatures would be in the 40's to 50's.&lt;br /&gt;Don't forget to keep your biggest and best bulbs for this year's fall planting! Rotate your crops each year. Garlics are pretty much pest free but can pick up soil diseases which can devastate a crop. Thanks for reading my tutorial on garlic growing. This tutorial is from my own personal experience so soils, growing conditions and weather may be different for your location and you may need to amend these guidelines to fit your situation. A great source for information on garlic growing is your local county extension office. Ask to speak to a Master Gardener or stop by and pick up a helpful brochure on garlic growing. Most of all, have fun in your garden! ALL NATURAL BUG SRAY:&lt;br /&gt;Here is a simple homemade recipe for an effective bug spray for your garden!"&lt;br /&gt;Place one peeled onion, two peeled garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 3 cups of water and blend until smooth. Let the mixture sit overnight, then carefully strain the liquid into a spray bottle. I bet this would be effective in discouraging Fido or Fluffy from using your favorite rose bush or flower bed as a toliet! Refigerate unused solution and discard after thirty days. Happy Gardening!&lt;br /&gt;Joyce Moore ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Joyce Moore is an avid home gardener and a graduate of OSU Master Gardener program in 2000. Her love of gardening and plants led her to start her own home based seed company in 1998. Please visit her at http://www.virtualseeds.com for more online home gardening tutorials. 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Roberts Year after year does Santa Claus bring you socks? They might be a great gift for Santa in Lapland but on the whole they are a pretty unimaginative stocking filler. Well we have a fantastic idea to turn a boring old pair of socks into a cute, cheeky, little sock monkey. All you will need is... A pair of socks in any size, needle and thread, toy stuffing, 2 buttons for eyes and a sewing machine is an advantage but not essential Take the first sock, turn it inside out and lay it out flat heel up. Mark out the centre of the sock up to 4 cm below the heel line. With a dewing machine, if you have one, stitch 1 cm away from the centre line and sew down towards the ribbed part of the sock. Sew down to the bottom edge, turn away from the centre line and sew across the ribbed section to form a foot. Stitch the other side of the centre line to match. Now cut up the centre line to divide the legs. Turn the sock the right way out through the hole at the monkey's crotch. Lightly stuff the monkey's body and legs and sew up the hole in the crotch with invisible stitches. Lay the second sock out flat in a side profile position and cut out relevant parts as indicated in the diagram. Tail &lt;br /&gt;Fold in half and stitch up the long side, tapering the ribbed edge to a point. Turn, stuff, turn the ends in and attach to the monkey's bottom. Mouth &lt;br /&gt;Turn in edges and pin the oval shaped mouth to the main monkey just below the toe. Stitch invisibly in place leaving a small opening. Lightly stuff and close opening. Embroider on a mouth. Arms &lt;br /&gt;Fold in half and sew up the long edge and across the ribbed edge. Turn, stuff, turn the edges in and stitch in place on the monkey's body. Ears &lt;br /&gt;Put two ear parts together with right sides facing. Sew around curved part of the ear and turn right sides out. Tuck the bottom edge up inside the ear and fold the ear in half. Tack half way along the bottom edge to form a fold in the ear and stitch in place at the side of the monkey's head. Eyes &lt;br /&gt;Stitch buttons on the front of the monkey's head above the mouth. Pull the hat on to the monkey's head For illustrations and photos see www.santaspostbag.co.uk/how-to-make-sock-monkeys-christmas-toy.html&lt;br /&gt;S. Roberts writes for www.santaspostbag.co.uk a free educational resource packed with creative things to do over the festive period including traditional, religious and 21st Century activities. 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This is a testament to the value that is placed on the many types of errors that can occur in the mint and how often they occur.  A good example would be the broadstruck error coins.  While it is true that this is a true form of error coin, that does not mean that it is actually all that valuable in every case.  One must determine how often this occurs for the denomination that you have in order to understand what you have in terms of value. Broadstruck error coins occur when the blank planchet does not drop into the retaining collar all the way so the coin is struck on a slant.  So what you get is a coin that appears to be off center in a way but is actually centered but just shift off the side.  Most often the coin will appear to be flat on one edge while thicker at the other edge.  This is due to the displacement of the metal when the planchet is struck by the dies as they come together. More often than not the broadstruck error coins are very common.  This is a common problem for the mint as they have not devised a way to make sure that the coin drops into the collar all the time.  Then you throw in the fact that not every coin is inspected before leaving the mint and you have an error that leaves the facility on a regular basis in many of the denominations that are struck these days. What really matters when it comes to the broadstruck error coins is the denomination of the coin and how many examples have been on the market in recent years.  The more rare the strike the more valuable the coin.  In most cases pennies or cents have little value in the broadstruck error coins department because this occurs most often on this denomination.  For the higher values you should look to the higher denominations, like quarters. When a new state quarter is issued the demand for broadstruck examples is high and the demand for the previous versions drops sharply.  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Yes, the silver, the gold, the diamonds, the dollars, the pound notes and other currencies.  No!  No!  Too late!  Too late! We cannot use it now!  Pestilence, disasters, disease, plagues, heat, cold, floods fire, and earthquake are all around us.  Angels, horses, chariots and a king are all visible in the sky.  The noisy trumpets are sounding loudly, the sky is rolled back and the heaven is on fire, what use is money to us now? Money given but Rejected Employers, husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, boyfriends and girlfriends, emptied their bank accounts for those in need but had problems giving the money away.  Employers pleaded, Here is the money that we owe you guys and sorry about the delay.  I believe we owe you lots of money.  Here is what we owe take it and buy what you need. Thank you, boss, but our bills are all paid for, our fridges and freezers are filled with food, and our homes are warm and we are not cold and hungry any more! Wife, says the husband, take this money and buy enough food in the house to feed yourself and the children.  &lt;br /&gt;Thank you, husband, but we are not hungry anymore; we are full and have all thats needed!&lt;br /&gt; Im terribly sorry for not being there for you and the children when you needed me.  When you asked me for financial help I turned away from you, although, I knew the situation.  Also, my friends, relations and work meant more to me than you and the kids, even knowing that we were a married couple and had a family; I still did not do my duty.  Instead, I was a husband and father to others, even to my work place. When I took my friends out I paid for their meals, drinks, and helped pay for their holidays.  Also, I left you at home and went on holidays with friends, relations and with my work place, and left all to suffer.  Therefore, I have failed as a husband and father. My son my daughter here is some money, buy yourselves the things that youve always needed for some time now! &lt;br /&gt;Thanks mum and dad but I dont need these things anymore.  I have enough now and plenty to spare and I shall not be in need anymore.  Goodbye mum, goodbye dad, sorry to know that I shall never see you again. Dear mummy and daddy, Im sorry for not helping you out when you needed me, but Im here now and ready to help you.  Here is some money to pay your rent/mortgage and to pay your heating bills.&lt;br /&gt;Thank you my son and daughter, but our rent/mortgage and heating bills have all been paid for us and never again shall we ask or need your help.  Your unkindness toward us has separated us eternally and we will not see each other again.  Farewell my son, farewell my daughter! My girlfriend, here is some money to help you buy some shopping and help with your rent while you are studying. &lt;br /&gt;Thank you my love but Im not in need anymore.  A kind person saw my desperation and came to rescue me and now your help is no longer required, goodbye, we shall not meet again! My loving boyfriend Ive bought you a present and its something youve always wanted.&lt;br /&gt;Its okay now my darling, I dont need the heater anymore.  My room is warm and Im now resting in the glory and warmth of my Lord.  Farewell!  Farewell! I shall not see your face again. Final Plea to Take what was Robbed The rich men and women pleaded with those whom they robbed and cheated and did not help to take the money that was offered them.  But the money was thrown into the streets because it was useless and had no value.  It could not buy food, medicine, clothing or any of the necessities of life.  Everything in the world was now free, but no one was interested in this freedom of wealth. How Some got their Wealth The poor were robbed, orphans forsaken, widows and widowers neglected, the sick forsaken, the naked given no clothing, and the hungry went without food.  For centuries the poor have been forsaken and robbed by those who were so much wealthier than they.    However, there is no harm in being wealthy but the problem occurs in how this wealth was gained, worshipped and distributed.  When money is not being put to good use but hoarded for self gratification, sin lurks at the door and evil takes control.  Money is not an evil thing in itself, but the love of it makes it evil. And because of the love of it, many lives will be lost eternally. A Man Died that you might Live! Jesus left his home in heaven and came to this evil world to save humanity from total ruin.  As a result of dying on the cross we became His priceless gem and given the opportunity of having eternal life.  When He was on earth He did not only heal the sick but cared for those in need, although, He was Himself poor. Therefore, Jesus is our example in caring and loving each another. Reminder The things of this world are only but for a short time, so dont set your hearts on the temporal things because they are only for a moment.  Dont allow your worldly goods or the pleasures of this world rob you of eternal life.  Just remember its not wrong to have riches but its the love of it that makes it evil.  Do your best in doing what is right, then you shall hear those wonderful words spoken by Jesus Well done thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.  I was hungry and you gave me food, naked and you clothed me, sick and in prison and you visited me! May the Lord bless and keep you, may the Lord cause his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you, may the Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon you and be gracious unto you this day now and for evermore, AMEN. Veronique Belmar write books on Biblical Prophecies, Health Books, Children's Books, Poetry, and many more. At the age of fourteen she started reading the Holy Scriptures. She read the Bible stories, such as the creation of the world, death of Christ, the resurrection, Christ's second coming, the judgment, Bible prophecies, and many more, and her writing is based on giving information that would help bring hope, joy, peace and happiness to others.&lt;br /&gt;Veronique Belmar is author of Words of Life (http://www.wordsoflifegh.com). 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The simple fact is fat loss cannot be found in a bottle or on some infomercial. Fat loss is acquired through hard work, knowledge, and dedication. One of the best things you can do for yourself is set up a consultation with a dietician or nutritionist and set up an eating program that is catered to your tastes and requirements. I tend not to recommend any sort of specific diet plan to anyone as everyone is different and there are far too many variables included to cover all the bases using this media. With that quick intro out of the way, the following will outline 3 of the best tips to help you acquire the fat loss you are after. Tip #1 Make Muscle! Making muscle is important to fat loss in that it takes twice as much energy (Calories) to support muscle and maintain it. This translates into higher calorie expenditure which then translates into loss of fat. Some people advocate starving the body to lose weight, while this may look good on the scale, it does not look good in the mirror. Starving the body causes the muscle to breakdown and use it as energy. When this is done the weight on the scale goes down but the fat sticks around. This is because in a move of self preservation the body will store the fat and burn the muscle because it doesn&amp;rsquo;t know when its next meal is coming. The body&amp;rsquo;s primary source of fuel is Fat and it prefers to use this when all conditions are optimal. The next source of fuel that the body taps into for energy expenditure is Carbohydrates. Your body uses this energy for longer aerobic type workouts such as jogging or marathon running. Again it is not good to starve the body of this type of energy as it will cause you to tap into the muscles for energy. It sounds like a vicious circle, but in reality it is relatively easy to navigate. Tip #2 Eat, Eat, Eat!!!! 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Barela How many times have heard that or asked that or asked yourself the same question?  If youre anything like me,  I got so tired of making the same old things week after week.  Cooking became a chore.  I was as bored with my cooking as my family was.  Cooking was not on my list of favorite things to do. Going out  for dinner is always nice.  But boy, has it become expensive!  I love to eat good food, but just hated to cook it.  I also got tired of spending  a fortune for it.   That was when I found the most amazing cook book. Now my kids are even chipping in with the cooking. They cant wait to taste the mouth watering food we make.  We all get together to try new recipes.  Its a great way for my kids to learn how to cook, too. Have you ever wondered how to make Kentucky Fried Chicken?  Now be honest, havent you always wondered what their secret recipe is?  I sure have.  Now I know.  How about Apple Bees Baby back Ribs?  Or Olive Gardens Fettuccine Alfredo with bread sticks?  One of my favorites is Red lobsters Shrimp Diablo.   We used to make a couple of trips a week at least, to Taco Bell.  Now we make their Nachos and Buurito Supremes ourselves.   We never run out of new recipes to make and they taste just like they do in the restaurants. The only difference is, we are having much more fun making them ourselves and saving a bundle of  money to boot! If you would like to learn how to cook amazing dishes at a fraction of the cost, its not that hard to do at all.  Your friends and family will think you are the best cook ever.  Believe me, I know.  All of my friends ask me for the recipes and say their husbands are amazed with my cooking.  They want me to be their cook.  I just tell them their wives can cook the same foods just as easy as I can.   Or, if you want to, you can keep your recipe book a secret and have everyone totally amazed with your cooking.  Cooking can become a great hobby instead of a drag. Cathy lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.  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I have read web blogs, letters to the editor.... I have seen many things to cry about. I see people pointing fingers at the current President, I see people pointing to a lack of God and parents and many other excuses for teen suicides.  On television I watch as 10,000 kids die each day of starvation. I see kids running our streets with no place to go, I see trash, I see drunk drivers slapped on the wrist. I see the jobless, and I see unemployment, I see low wages for those that do work. I see Senator's and other State officials are lying to our police departments, as well as to the public. I see the family drunks in convenience stores buying beer with food stamps, and I am sure they are not feeding that to the baby. I see boys and girls at our schools laughed at because they do not have nice clothes or their shoes ripped and worn to pieces. I see working mothers crying hoping they can find a better way for their children, I see children crying without their mother. I see fathers long-gone wondering if the kid was really theirs. I see drug dealers. I met a man today that smokes marijuana but does not know where his next check will come from. I saw a man that works twelve hours a day and belongs to two churches telling his son he did not have time to play ball. I saw a coach using foul language to the ten and eleven year-olds on his team... but lets get that part straight, regardless of age, a foul mouth is not something good men share with any boy, girl or teen. I see voters unhappy about their reps voting against a ban on cockfighting. I see child protection laws being thrown out, and drunk drivers getting pats on the back. I see great men and women leaders worldwide dying of old age that will not be remembered by many, including grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, son, daughter... while thugs, liars, criminals fill up our televisions and newspapers. I see biased media and reporters. 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We condemn the outside world for wanting our ways of life and peace, yet many of us grasp their ways and have no peace. We do for each other, we work day and night and then come to the circle for peace in our lives. Maybe sometimes we forget how big this circle of life is, maybe we put our ways too high on a pedestal and cannot leave them behind when we come to the circle. Maybe we forget how important our children our to our futures, our mother earth, our very sanity. Maybe we forget our veterans who in the circle we honor and forget when we are outside. Maybe we learn from our teachers, but they should not be teaching. Maybe there are good teachers and we are not listening. Quiet now, listen to the music of the wind, the birds, smell the blossoms, close your eyes and sniff the goodness of the land, the blue sky, the warm earth. Keep your eyes closed and imagine a blue circle. Imagine that is us. 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In his book, The Two Babylons, author Alexander Hishop maintains that the Babylonian Mysteries required the people to be bound neck and heel to the priest for the priest were the only depositions of religious knowledge; they (priest) only had the true tradition of how religion could be interpreted and without blind and implicit submission to the Babylon priest, what was necessary for salvation could not be known to the people.  Many say that the Roman Catholic Church represents the Great Harlot.  Is it possible that the Harlot stands for something more? Revelation further explains: The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries.  This title was written on her forehead:  MYSTERY  BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. (Rev. 17:4-5) How does the Great Harlot get the inhabitants of the world drunk?  We must go back a bit, remember Babylon is famous for the Tower of Babel, where Nimrod organized a rebellion towards God.  Due to this rebellion, God scattered the people and mixed their language.  Yet the scattered people retained knowledge of the pagan religion.  Not to mention, the inhabitants of Babylon had common knowledge of a prophetic scripture:  And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her Offspring; He will bruise and tread your head underfoot, and you will lie in wait and bruise His heel.  (Genesis 3:15.)  Although this scripture was fulfilled once Jesus Christ defeated Satan at the cross, the people of Babylon distorted the truth of the scripture.  They knew a womans seed (not a man and woman) would bring forth a Son (the Messiah) miraculously.  The Babylonians wrongfully worshipped Semiramis, a woman deity and her son, Tammuz.   From Babylon the origin of worshipping a Mother deity and Child continued spreading to the ends of the Earth.  In Egypt, the woman deity and her son were worshipped under the names Isis and Osiris.  In India, Isi and Iswara, in Asia, as Cybele and Deoius, Shing Moo, the Holy Mother in China (Hislop).  Most interesting, in the Roman Catholic Church, the Virgin Mary follows the same pattern. Just consider the symbolic description of the Great Harlot:  A woman holding a cup of wine which causes the entire world to get drunk.  In 1825, Pope Leo XII, struck a medal bearing on the one side his own image and on the other, that of the Church of Rome symbolized as a Woman, holding in her left hand  a cross, and in her right a CUP, with the legend around her Sedet Super Universum, which translates The whole world is her seat.  Whenever someone claims to see an image of the Virgin Mary news organizations clamor to televise it.  Just this year, someone paid over $20,000 for a piece of bread that was supposed to contain her image.  The sightings of apparitions of the Virgin Mary have increased over the centuries.  The Roman Catholic Church reveres Mary.  Would you be surprised to know that the Muslims revere Mary also?  Catholics and Muslims both use the rosary, also known as sibhah to Muslims.  Rev. Charles Dickson, Ph.D., explains Mary has a universal appeal that transcends over cultural, geographical, and even religious boundaries.  Many believe that the Virgin Mary will be used a stepping stone to connect a universal one-world religion under the same umbrella. People get emotional just at the sight of an image of the Virgin Mary and when these images speak the world appears to be spellbound.  Hislop claims in his book, The image of the beast is pronounced to be the Virgin Mother or the Madonna.  This isnt hard to fathommany worship and pray to Mary via the Catholic Church.  Image will have both life and voice, and will be an effective agent of Papal clergy, who will make it speak exactly as they please.  People need to consider who they are praying to.  According to the Bible, neither the Virgin Mary, nor the saints (Paul, Peter, Thomas, etc), or Allah, can offer salvation.  For the Bible states, "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name (Jesus Christ of Nazareth) under heaven  given among men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12)" What is the fate of the Great Harlot?  And the ten horns that you saw, they and the beast will [be the very ones to] hate the harlot (the idolatrous woman); they will make her cheerless (bereaved, desolate), and they will strip her and eat up her flesh and utterly consume her with fire.  For God has put it into their hearts to carry out His own purpose by acting in harmony in surrendering their royal power and authority to the beast, until the prophetic words (intentions and promises) of God shall be fulfilled (Rev. 17:16-17). The ten horns are the confederated kingdoms of the Anti-Christ and for whatever reason turns against the harlot and consumes her with fire. Revelations describes the future Babylon with the same characteristics of the Harlot before its ultimate destruction.  For all nations have drunk the wine of her passionate unchastity, and the rulers and leaders of the earth have joined with her in committing fornication (idolatry), and the businessmen of the earth have become rich with the wealth of her excessive luxury and wantonness. (Rev. 18:3)  Pastor John Hagee put this in perspective:  Babel introduced the first organized, idolatrous religious system in the history of the world.  Thats why Apostle John calls Babylon the Mother of Harlots (Rev 17:5).  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