<?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-7880688277490411923</id><updated>2011-04-21T11:34:40.550-07:00</updated><title type='text'>turnercharline</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://turnercharline.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7880688277490411923/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://turnercharline.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7880688277490411923/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>turnercharline</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/18043455348610485204</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>121</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7880688277490411923.post-8991455411448516964</id><published>2008-06-16T05:42:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T05:42:02.661-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Is Weight Loss Surgery Worth It?</title><content type='html'>By Teve Torbes Weight loss surgery is a growing new trend - called gastrointestinal surgery, this procedure has been around since the late 1950's but has grown in popularity in recent years. Essentially, the stomach is drastically reduced in size using various techniques. After this reduction, the person is unable to eat that much at a time - this can result in dramatic weight loss, usually averaging about twenty percent in the next two years. But the big question is, is it worth it? There are significant health costs associated with both being obese and with having the surgery. On the one hand, being obese can cause you to have serious heart problems along with health problems in general. On the other, there is a significant risk of death associated with even having the weight loss surgery - the older you get, the higher it is. This doesnt even account for the risk of non-fatal side effects, such as infection, vomiting, ulcers, and nutrient deficiency. Many of these dont even occur until ten years or so after the surgery. Ultimately, the health risks probably arent worth it - no matter how much you weigh, there are other, less invasive ways to get rid of the weight. People try to rationalize the surgery as getting rid of the health problems of obesity, but these are gradual and often can be avoided with regular exercise, even if you remain obese despite the workout. You need to take a good, hard look at the reasons why you are getting this surgery. For most people, despite what they say about the health risks of obesity, the real reason is vanity: they just cant take being overweight anymore. This just isnt a good reason to risk your life on a surgery like this - you can get the same benefits through diet and hard work, or you can try to work through the self esteem problems with a therapist or friends. Youre going to have problems either way, but its about choosing which ones are the least threatening. Teve Torbes is an awesome owner of a dog fleas site, who knows a whole lot about cat fleas stuff. He has also created a valuable flea bites resource. 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What about when you're meeting potential friends for the first time? Keeping in mind that just about anybody, from a new neighbour to the lady behind at the check-out in the supermarket can be a potential friend, first impressions are equally as important when you're just out and about, going about your daily life. When we first meet a new person our sub-conscious mind automatically starts computing a variety of signals from which we draw our conclusions. No doubt you've met people and immediately felt uncomfortable with them. But, if asked, you wouldn't be able to say why you didn't like that particular person  there's just something you can't quite put your finger on. The same goes with those we immediately feel comfortable with. Our minds are simply sending us the answer to a complicated equation; an answer we don't always fully understand. It's important to remember that we've only between seven and seventeen seconds of interaction before the other person will form an opinion. Although later deeds may help them re-evaluate their stance, nothing will entirely eradicate the first feelings they had about you. When it comes to first impressions, second chances simply don't exist. So how do we make a good first impression? The first rule, and this really is a golden rule, is to immediately give the 'spotlight' to the other person. Everybody likes to feel that they're the centre of attention and when making a good first impression, giving them the starring role is paramount to success. Just think of the times you've met somebody who talked about herself non-stop. How did you feel? Did you want to spend more time with her or did you avoid her like the plague? My guess is the latter. Whether or not the other person will make equally as a good a first impression on you will also depend on how they react to your giving them this central role. If they take it and keep running, they'll no doubt become boring  the 'conversation baton' should be handed back and forth, giving each part an equal opportunity to speak about themselves. Listen to what she says. It's no use giving the other person the spotlight if you're not going to listen to what she's saying. Don't interrupt but do make the right sounds and motions to show that you're interested in what she's saying. Short sentences like: "so what happened next?" or "and did you enjoy it?" are acceptable to lead the conversation forward but whatever you do, don't say "funnily enough, I had a similar situation where..." and take the baton away from her by launching into your own story. By all means let her know you understand her through your own similar experience as this will give her a good opportunity to hand the central role back to you but let her choose the moment for the handover. To be a good listener it's also important to maintain eye contact. Nobody enjoys talking to somebody who's constantly looking around them as though waiting for somebody more interesting to come along. Give her your full attention. Avoid 'foot in mouth' syndrome. Humour is fine if you know how to use it but when making first impressions it's probably best avoided unless you're absolutely certain you won't stray into personal territory. Obviously, the odd quip is acceptable but making 'funny' remarks about specific social groups and situations to somebody you don't know may well prove to be hurtful. Regardless of how innocent the joke was, if you hurt the other person's sensitivities you might just as well walk right away as any future relationship will be either out of the question or very strained indeed. Don't correct the other person. Nobody wants to be friends with an argumentative person, do they? With that in mind, make sure the other person doesn't wrongly judge you by biting your tongue even if somebody says something that's totally against your own beliefs or that you know to be wrong. Some people find confrontations difficult to handle regardless of how long they've known a person - for those who've just met another person, it can and probably will be damning to any potential relationship that may have developed. Make yourself understood. Shy people have a tendency to mumble when they speak, as though what they have to say is unimportant and doesn't need to be heard. If you're talking to another person, for whatever reason, then obviously you have something to say that should be heard, even if it's just "what's the price of a loaf of bread?" or "I'm sorry, I'm late and must dash." You won't make a good first impression if the other person can't understand you. Remember those seven to seventeen seconds? How many of them do you think you'll have used just by having to repeat what you said? Mumbling is simply a waste of precious first impression time. Others will also form opinions of you based on the way you speak. Within those first crucial seconds they will have judged your level of intelligence, your cultural background, your level of education and more. Just think how you differently you'd judge a person who said "What? I didn't hear you" to a person who said "I'm sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said." Which of the two you'd feel most comfortable with is irrelevant, the example is simply to identify the way we make our judgements. Using the above rules should help you feel more confident in social situations where you interact with new people. By developing these skills you'll soon find that making friends will become easier and that you'll at least be on "passing the time of day" terms with far more people than you ever were before. Sharon Jacobsen is a full-time freelance writer living in South Cheshire, England. For a competitive fee she'll happily populate your website, ezine or newsletter with interesting and educational articles on the subject of your choice. 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The reasons for such higher chance appear to be a combination of biological and cultural factors. Womens Hormonal Variation and Life Phase Extreme hormonal changes can trigger the reaction of emotional swings for all women. There are studies that show how the hormones can contribute in depression but the reason is not yet totally clear. Female hormones undoubtedly play a big role in premenstrual dysphoria, postpartum depression, and the SAD moment. These forms of depression draw back or stop after the menopausal stage. In early puberty a girl who reaches the age of 11 years old or younger are more prone   to experience depression during adolescence than those girls that are more matured. By the time of pre-menopausal, women between the ages of 20 and 45 are most at risk to get depression. Based on the record of the study, 34% of this age group are complaining of having symptoms of major depression. Depression usually occurs around menopausal stage, it is the stage when the womens hormonal secretion changes. Usually symptoms like lack of sleep, mood swing, hypertension, and loss of appetite are experienced. Once the women pass into the postmenopausal stage, some of the studies show that the average depression scores are nearly as low as those women that are under premenopausal stage.  As a matter of fact, there are women cases that shows that after they had experienced menopause, they had also suffered from depression. One of the particular causes in that case is the seasonal changes. There are other studies in United States that have reported that even grandmothers who shows care for their grandchildren and family, not considering the situation in which they work outside or at home, have a high risk for depression, other factors may be involved. Article written by Hector Milla, editor of http://www.mydepressionsymptoms.com/, a website about :: physical symptoms of depression :: , plus you may learn about Eliminate Stress and Anxiety at http://www.mydepressionsymptoms.com/eliminate-stress-anxiety/, thanks for publish this article in your website or ezine keeping a live link. 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This is a type of mobile phone that uses orbiting communication satellites to communicate with other people. Depending on the type of the phone and its purpose, a satellite phone may give access to any phone worldwide or be limited to one particular region. These phones are great alternatives where phone lines do not run or where a telecommunications company is unable to set up cellular towers. Geostationary Services Satellite phones gain access from geostationary orbit satellites that is situated directly above the equator. This service follows the inverse square law which states that the larger the antenna the better the reception. In keeping with this rule, the phones tend to be physically large. Low Earth Orbit Phones Low earth telephones or LEO for short uses satellite technology. LEO technology has worldwide coverage without any problems. Satellites that provide the signal for these phones tend to fly low at high speed. The satellites orbit the globe in a short time guaranteeing worldwide coverage. Using these satellites can be expensive to maintain so researches are being funded to try and use blimps as an alternative solution. Uses Because of its wide coverage, the primary use of satellite phones is for offshore military missions. When in missions, depending on the terrain such as the jungle or desserts, usually the soldiers are deprived from the use of traditional phones, and even if they did, there is always a threat to security breach or giving away their location. Through satellite phones, the soldiers are given assurance that they have access to their fellow soldiers and the headquarters. Rescue missions or medical missions which usually take place in remote areas like up in the mountain or rural undeveloped areas where infrastructures and telecommunication services are limited is where satellite phones come in handy. Especially during emergency events a satellite phones provide assurance of connection to the necessary backup personnel and service providers. [http://www.Phones-web.com]Phones provides detailed information on Phones, Satellite Phones, Broadband Phones, Cell Phones and more. Phones is affiliated with [http://www.i-PhoneSystems.com]Phone System Reviews. 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According to Adonai through the Biblical Prophets in the Holy Bible the arrival of the Messiah will be accompanied by great signs of Biblical proportions. Elohim said through the Biblical Prophet Malachi, "See I am sending my Messenger (Messiah) to prepare the way before me, and the Lord who you seek will suddenly come to his Temple. The Messenger of the covenant in whom you delight indeed he is coming." (Malachi 3:1). The covenant is the contract between man and God, the second commandment carved in stone by the Lord, in which man promises to live by Gods 10 commandments and in return God promises to bless mankind for thousands of generations. God also vows to punish the people who fail to follow his 10 commandments and their children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Lord said that he was sending his Messiah (Messenger) to His Temple, The Messenger of the Covenant, to refine the Bibles, to rid them of their impurities. God said that The Messiah would scrub the 2 tablets carved in stone by God, God's stone table, off with soap and shrink and clean your Holy Bible down with fuller's soap, back down to God's 10 commandments. (Malachi 3:5-6). A fuller is one who shrinks and thickens wool with moisture, heat and pressure. God calls his 2 tablets a protective wall, and he called the Holy Bibles human contamination of His protective wall. God vowed to wash away the contamination by breaking down the contaminated human wall, levee, with a deluge of rain, a stormy wind and great hailstones and God vowed to kill those people within the wall  Hurricane Katrina. (Ezekiel 13:14). The Messiah is to come like a thief in the night and no one will have noticed that he was here, just as no one will notice the signs of Biblical proportions of his arrival. God says, Who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiners fire and like fullers soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi, (Moses, who carved the second set of the 10 commandments on Mount Sinai), and refine them (the Jewish people), like gold and silver. (Malachi 3:2-3). God says, "Put me, my word, my 10 commandments, to the test. See if I will not open the windows of Heaven for you and pour down for you an overflowing blessing.") (Malachi 3:10). Hashem through every Biblical Prophet said that when the Messiah came he would wash away the impurities placed onto Gods table, onto Gods protective wall, God's 2 stone tablets, with large rocks of hail, (the breaking off of the Antarctic Iceberg and 30% of the Arctic Icecap and Greenland, Gigantic Icebergs, which is now happening), and a destroying tempest, and a storm of mighty overflowing waters, (The Tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina knocking down the Levee, the contaminated man made wall). (Isaiah 28:2, 7-8, 17). The time has now come for us all to put the Word of God to the test. Hashem  carved in stone the sixth commandment, Dont Murder. All human beings, including Jewish people, are composed of water, earth and air. Dont murder means that we must stop poisoning to death the water, earth and air that we are made of with poisonous deadly man made chemicals that now cause 1 in 3 people to die of cancer, and are the cause of global warming, which is melting the icecaps and soon will cause the sea level in the earths one ocean to rise by 50 feet thereby submerging most of the earths landmasses. The purification of the Word of God by the Messiah, if it is followed by the people of Earth will also bring everlasting Peace on Earth. Karen Fish is a writer currently living in Los Angeles California. 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In general this is usually done for entirely new product category or anticipating the introduction of a new product that substantially changes the competitive landscape in which customers are already familiar (for example, I would suspect that the new premium chewing-gum category that has emerged in the last 18 months might have upset the conventional wisdom of analysts in that industry). Conducting this type of market research can be expensive, so the best place to start is usually by evaluating the off-the-shelf syndicated market research reports that are available for any market of a reasonable size. Sizing a market is almost always a quantitative market research study, although depending on the market specifics its possible that there might be a qualitative lead-in activity or even a qualitative follow-up to get more details on a specific portion of the market. Product Concept Development  Product concept market research is typically designed to provide customer input to help product-marketing managers develop products that more directly meet the needs of the target customer. Typically there are tradeoffs involving ease of use, price, industrial design decisions and bundling options. For the product marketing manager, conducting market research allows them an opportunity to get feedback from the group who is actually going to decide whether theyll pay the bills or not, the customer. Product concept market research can be done either qualitatively or quantitatively. Generally the direction hinges on the customers familiarity with the product or changes being considered, and a terminology that is well enough understood by the potential respondents to ensure that clear communication is taking place without significant uncertainty that their definitions match what we believe them to mean. If the product category is understood, and the terminology is well enough defined, quantitative research is probably the best bet. Otherwise its likely to fall to qualitative methods to ensure a complete understanding of the concepts and to the respective reactions. Customer Profiling  The intent of customer profiling market research is to create a profile of a typical customer who purchases a certain product or service. Having a complete profile of a customer can be very helpful when defining a design center to develop the next generation of a product category and to ensure that the engineers and marketers have the right person in mind as they make those decisions. Creating a customer profile often includes collecting the following: Demographics (age, title, physical city of location), Firmographics (company industry, number of employees, decision making structure around the product category being studies) and A number of questions about the particular product was purchased, how it was being used, what product it replaced, the number of people using it In many cases, customer-profiling research becomes the bible as a product development team makes decisions about what features or capabilities would be desired and which other ones would be passed over. For smaller companies conducting profiling market research is often the first type of research that a company does because its straightforward and its hard to argue with who are our customers?. Positioning Research - Positioning research is often closely related to branding market research, as its function is to understand the positioning of one product relative to another. Much larger companies actually conduct positioning research simply to understand whether or not their line logic is clear or understandable by their customers  and doesnt even get into the complexity of how customers relate their product line with other companys products. This is often very interesting research because it's often the case that the positioning developed by marketing managers is sometimes different than the way customers view strengths and weaknesses of different products relative one to another. Sometimes, to the chagrin of marketing managers, the phrase perception is reality comes up over and over again in this type of research, as marketing managers realize that it takes more than words on a brochure to change customers perceptions of a products positioning. Consider whether a Jaguar holds greater status than does a Mercedes. Which car would you expect to be more comfortable? Which car would you expect to be faster? Having a portfolio buy-up strategy, which calls out the benefits of the next product, without saying derogoratory about the product just down the line, is a challenging task, but thats where positioning research really shines. Messaging Research  Messaging research is very closely related to advertising research, although it tests the most basic concepts of an advertising campaign  the most basic idea that is believed to be the primary motivator for a product. As an example, what do you see when you notice a Rolex advertisement? Do they tout the increased accuracy of a Rolex watch over others? Do they talk about how much more shock resistant a Rolex is than another watch? Do they talk about how much deeper in the ocean a SCUBA diver can go with a Rolex than another watch? No, they dont message on any of these points, instead when you go to their website they show handsome people directing their million dollar yachts through rough seas, they show close-ups of the meticulously detailed watches, they show brave men, obviously risking their lives, climbing to the top of a snowy, distant peak. Their messaging is about living the good life and being ready for any adventure  whether youre made of that stuff or not  as though having a watch that costs tens of thousands of dollars puts you just a little bit closer to intrepid. At the crux of messaging market research is, what are the few things that we should emphasize if were fortunate enough to get a few seconds of consideration from a potential customer? Messaging market research is about finding the blend of unique capabilities or attributes of our product and framing that in a way that makes sense to the people who are somewhat inclined to purchase our product. Messaging research tends to be qualitative because non-verbal communication is an enormous part of communication and many people want to be able to read the respondents as they first try to digest our schpeel. Industrial Design  Industrial Design (or ID as it is more typically called) typically refers to the shape, feel and texture of a product. You could say that the ID of the RAZR phone is a big hit, big enough that other companies are quickly copying it. ID research is focused on understanding what effect the industrial design may play in the purchase of a certain category of product, and how to optimize a product's industrial design for the target audience. If we all own the same products, it appears that ID is becoming one of the fundamental ways that companies are trying to differentiate products that are otherwise quite similar. ID market research has generally considered best handled in face-to-face qualitative research (often in-depth-interviews with one person at a time). However online capabilities have increased significantly in the last several years and there is a reasonable case for conducting ID research on a web site. If youre looking for an example of how strong online capabilities have come take a look at the Audi web site  where you can view their cars, pull back, zoom in, view the car from any angle just by positioning the mouse. The capabilities are available from some of the higher end online research houses. The one caveat is that people often want to feel the heft of a product to understand if its plastic, metal or wood, understand how quality the finish looks, feel the quality of moving parts. In many cases online research is capable of supplementing face-to-face methodologies and for some product categories may be able to replace it entirely. Customer Segmentation - Segmentation market research studies attempts to understand what groups of customers exist in a product category in order to more precisely target their needs or to target the needs of a more attractive group (maybe the high quality group, instead of the value driven customers). While these customers may all be purchasing the same products, because they have different perspectives, theyre responses to product changes could be entirely different, so its a good idea to understand how large your groups, or segments are, and how theyll likely respond to the changes that youre company is considering. This is a type of market research that generally ends with a large quantitative bang. Segmentation research can be quite simple  understanding how customers in the Eastern part of the country dress compared to those down South, or it can involve very high-end statistical analytics that can be very costly. However, good customer segmentation can greatly improve a companies product development and target customer efforts. Channel Research - This research can take a number of forms depending on the critical business issue. Channel research can be conducted to understand how a company's channel partners are ACTUALLY behaving, as opposed to how it's believed that they're behaving. Channel research can be conducted to understand what is motivating channel partners, or to understand whether a new channel partner that is being considered would be an appropriate choice for a certain product category. This is a very broad category of possible research methods that can span from efforts such as mystery shoppers  who walk through a typical customer process and report back on the experience, to price checks or product offering reports. Price Elasticity - Remember back to Economics 101. As the price of a product increases the marginal value decreases (fair disclosure - I'm not sure that I actually passed EC101) and at some price-point the customers choose an alternative product. This research is designed to understand where that point is for different types of customers. Price elasticity market research really needs to be quantitative although there are times when an initial phase of qualitative research to understand the critical features and attributes may make sense. Pricing research is also very difficult to do because theres the monopoly money syndrome  people tend to make different decisions with a theoretical exercise than they do when the money comes out of their pocket. Price elasticity research really needs to be well planned becuase there are number of seemingly insignificant but very important details to make decision on. 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Do you need homework help for 8th grade science?  If so, you need to read this article.  So, take 5 minutes now, to get yourself back on track for a good grade in science! Most junior high school science classes broadly cover the natural science, from basic physics, chemistry, earth sciences, and biology.  Grasping so many concepts can be tricky, though, so if you need homework help for 8th grade science, you should consider these following points. Junior high (especially 8th grade) is the time when schools change from general ideas to specific concepts in terms of teaching science.  Teachers are preparing you for high school the more rigorous science classes you will take in high school.  Therefore, it is vitally important that you start building good study habits ASAP.  Up until this point in school, you could probably get by without studying or readying the book too closely.  Well, not anymore.  It is really important to read the assigned chapters in the book and understand what the book is saying.  Also very important is to do the homework and understand what you're doing!  You will eventually be tested on the material covered in homework--that is a guarantee. If you believe you're spending enough time reading the book but aren't getting the grade you want, you should consider getting homework help for 8th grade science from another source, be it your parents or a tutor.  If you're already spending 4-6 minimum per week studying (that should probably be enough studying to get an A in most junior high science classes), then you need to seek outside help.  A tutor can quickly help you get back on track with the concepts from class.  Ask your teacher if you are looking for and can't find additional homework help. This next point should be self explanatory, but I'm not at all surprised at how many students don't already do this--and this is that you need to pay attention in class.  If you're sleeping or talking during class, not only are you going to miss what the teacher is telling you, but you're not even going to know WHAT topics have been covered in class.  It is extremely difficult to study for a test if you don't know what topics to study for!  Things you need to do to pay attention in class include getting enough rest (8 hours is recommended), eating enough for breakfast and lunch, and being prepared with paper and pencil.  And a trick that will help you far into the future is to read the material ahead of time.  When you hear the teacher talking about material you've already heard, it'll make SO much more sense.  Following these tips will make science class easier to learn and reduce the amount of homework help for 8th grade science class that you'll need. 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Although it seems like a chore, lawn mowing can give you a great workout and be relaxing. The smell of fresh-cut grass gives you a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Before you mow, here are a few things about mowing that you should take note first. 1. Never mow a wet lawn You should avoid mowing when the lawn is wet. The grasses will settle in big globs and cause clumping of the lawn. It will help to spread lawn fungus quickly too. Schedule your mowing task to the evening as the weather is cooler and your lawn has ample time to dry from the morning watering. 2. Adapt your mowing schedule to the grass growth Different type of grass flourish in different seasons. Warm-season grasses will grow quickly in summer and thus you may need to mow once every three to four days during the summer period. You can reduce the mowing to once a month during a drought period. Observe how your lawn grass is growing and adapt your mowing schedule accordingly. 3. 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Sometimes, in spite of your intentions to eat better, your big but may be that you either like certain foods, and you use your adult option of continuing to eat them; and/or you dont like certain foods and you opt not to eat them no matter how good they are for you. You like your meat, chocolate, and coffee.  You like your cheese, ice cream, milk, bread, bacon, pop, chips, cookies, French fries, junk and all the rest.  By golly, you are an adult. Its a free and bountiful country, and you are not sacrificing your favorite foodsno matter what. On the other hand, you may not like fresh, green salads, fruits, and certain vegetables.  No one or nothing can force you into eating foods you dont like.  You are not a child.  You can eat whatever you want to eat. Yes, you can eat whatever you want but not without consequences, be they good consequences from your choices or bad consequencesconsequences that just happen to affect your body and your life. Okay, so you dont like cauliflower?  Pick a different vegetable.  There are plenty of vegetables from which to choose.  You dont like any vegetables?  Then maybe its time to retrain your spoiled American taste buds to enjoy the variety of flavors and textures offered by vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. You dont want to give up your all-time favorites?  Try filling up on the good-for-you foods first, then you may not have the same desire for the foods that rob you of good nutrients, weight loss and control, and good health. If you are motivated to look better, feel better, and move better, the next time the little child in you protests that she doesnt like something, consider making the adult decision to eat it anywayjust because it is good for you and your life may depend on it! Dr. Leslie Van Romer is a health motivational speaker, writer, and lifestyle coach.  Visit http://www.DrLeslieVanRomer.com for more inspiration. 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It is much more like the study at college or university. A-level students have much more freedom in study as the most important criteria for A-level education assessment is its graduation exams scores rather than different activities during the study year. The freedom which would attract A-level students demands, however many skills and self-development ability. Primarily A-level students must develop self-organization skills which would help students plan their study activities beforehand. They should start with developing time management skills by working out study schedules for assigned essays and coursework activities, research works and presentations. Such study schedules should be written for each week in order to not miss most important activities, be prepared for future tasks and assignments and what is the most importantly, avoid nightmares just before the exams or term papers submission. The second core skill for self-organization is analytical approach to each amount of new knowledge. While general secondary education study suggests a teachers primary role to present and explain new topic A-level study usually requires students primary understanding and interpreting new knowledge with their own expertise and analysis. Thus, analytical approach requires good research skills and reading skills. A-level students should research new topics rather than perceive them from their teachers viewpoint. It is clear A-level students are often assigned with research works and written research papers. Research skills would be also helpful to work on new topics more independently and, therefore to develop the ability which is very important for future life, self-assessment and self-determination in study and social life as well. Research skills are best developed during assignments completion and future tasks determination. So even if an A-level student is assigned to write a term paper on the given topic and resources the freedom of research will still remain and would even give an extra higher level for the term paper assigned. Research may help determine the choice of future subjects to study and even future interests and professions because the huge amount of knowledge and information available in modern technologically developed world would often find students confused and lost. The last but not least skill demanded for A-level students is free time activities scheduling. Here time management skill would be necessary. While planning study schedule students should bear in mind that success in academic study depends on good knowledge, self-organization, responsibility and active social life as well! The article was produced by the writer of masterpapers.com. &lt;br /&gt;Sharon White is a 5-years experienced freelance writer and a senior manager of thesis proposal writing services support team. 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This allows time to solidify the couple's bond and prepare for the extreme amount of stress that comes along with having children added to the mix. There's time to get to know each other in a deeper and more meaningful way. Unfortunately, this ideal picture is not an option for the step-couple. One or both of you may have children of your own when the "I do's" are said. This equals instant family. Your needs as a couple, to have time to bond and strengthen your marriage, are still present though. At the same time, your children have needs that must be met as well. It ends up being quite a balancing act. What inevitably happens is that you will feel pulled in both directions because there usually is competition for your attention. So how does one master this balancing act? The answer is with time and patience. You need to understand a dynamic in step-families. If you are a biological parent then you and your children are the "insiders" of that family unit. If you are the step-parent, you are the "outsider". Step-families do NOT instantly blend as people assume. In fact, "blending" is a horrible term to use because it assumes everyone wants to become the same. All of you came from different situations and are unique individuals. The goal should be to combine as best as possible. Everyone should honor who the other people in the family are. It takes a long time for everyone to get to that point. Even longer for everyone to be able to get along and possibly like this new situation. It's important to understand this and give your stepfamily the time it needs to make it through the typical growth stages that it will go through. One of the worst things you can do is to try to force it along. Unfortunately this happens quite frequently because people get uncomfortable with the fact that the family isn't functioning as a "normal" family. They are! It's just that it's a normal STEP-family. Visit http://www.Remarriagesuccess.com for more information on how to prepare as a couple and a family for remarriage. Check out the new e-book "THE 7 Questions to Ask Before Remarrying at http://www.Remarriagesuccess.com/resource.htm to learn other steps to take in preparing for your new journey of remarriage.  Alyssa Johnson, MSW, LCSW is the founder and CEO of Remarriage Success. She may be reached through her website at http://www.Remarriagesuccess.com where she encourages your feedback and suggestions. 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Some of these are to feel healthier, look better, fit into your old clothes or even have been advised by a medical practitioner to get in shape.  However, these people who battle constantly with their weight then they already know how hard it is to stick to a diet.  Most of these cases just dont work. Slimming pills and weight-loss fads are of extremely limited effectiveness.  Take into consideration the dangers of surgical procedures and the lack of long term studies of new fad diets as safe, reliable alternative is needed. Weight loss requires some effort on your part just like everything else worth achieving in life although many claim that there are painless ways of losing weight.  There techniques and tools to make your transition to health much more enjoyable and easy.  Paul McKenna famous system is a great example and it has been tested on British television with remarkable results and it didnt involve hypnosis. McKenna spent 13 years analyzing the behaviors of naturally thin people in order to devise his weight-loss system and found some amazing things.  He found out the every person has an inborn weight control mechanism, a set point that attempts to maintain a particular amount of fat on the body.  He formulated his easy to use weight-loss system based on this premise.  He even allowed people to eat what they wanted and they still lost massive amounts of weight. - http://www.personal-development.info/weight-loss.html When we go on a diet, we are forcing the body to adjust to a new way of eating and is in effect resisting the powerful totally natural urges the body has to prevent energy deficit.  In addition, many people overeat due to stress or the desire to suppress negative emotions or feelings of discomfort.  This is why the use of self hypnosis is so effective for weight loss because it can retrain the mind to view food, fitness and eating in more healthy ways. But McKennas research shows that if you follow your own bodys natural rhythm, you will be much more successful at losing weight.  Denying yourself certain things you set up resistance and you will make it much more difficult to stick to your weight-loss plan.  The key is to stop denying yourself the foods you really enjoy but to eat them in moderation.  It is easier to say than done but McKenna has some simple yet powerful techniques to ensure your success.  You can eat what you want. Stop eating once youre full.  We need to learn to recognize that our body has sent the brain the message right stop eating Im satisfied and take heed of them. Take an extra 15 minutes of exercise a day. By following these simple steps, you are guaranteed success and a new healthy, fit body. If You Like This Article, then you might also like my other must-read Weight Loss Articles at http://www.MyWeightLossNewsletter.com/ - See You There! 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Often the mercenary attitude is so subtle that were not even aware were giving off bad vibes. So, what exactly is a job mercenary? Here are five hints.  Could this be you? 1. Believing the employers cause is good only as long as the money is good. 2. Harboring a resentment that youre dependent upon an employer. 3. Lacking an inner job motivation. 4. Holding back or being ambivalent about loyalty to the organization. 5. More concerned about what I get out of it that what I bring to the table? Obviously these are not traits you would deliberately communicate in an interview or in a face-to-face meeting with the person who could be your next boss.  But if you havent taken the time to identify them in yourself, they will surely creep into your attitude.  And employers antennae are fine-tuned to pick up on these subtleties. There are  three important attitudinal adjustments you should make and demonstrate as part of your employment opportunity.  They can counter any of these mercenary tendencies and dispel any  hidden concerns an employer could be harboring: *  Loyalty.  This does not mean that you have to agree with everything an employer or organizational policy represents.  Loyalty means you share a common ideal with the employer.  You communicate that regardless of minor differences, youre prepared to fight shoulder-to-shoulder with confidence in the companys good faith. *  Values.  Understanding what your personal underlying business values are.  And then showing how they are in harmony with those of the company. *  Compatibility.  Individuals can create a team.  But compatible individuals produce the best team.  If youre touchy and thin-skinned in an interview, the employer instinctively knows you will be abrupt and abrasive on the job.  On the other hand, a go-along person attracts people like themselves. Remember, what you communicate to an employer below the radar is often more telling that what you say out loud.  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Nose jobs can offer real health benefits in addition to improving the symmetry of the face.  Face lifts have been shown to increase life expectancy.  And eyelid surgery can create significant vision benefits for some people.  All of these examples show the lines between aesthetics and real health benefits can blur when examining plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty, or nose jobs have health benefits beyond the aesthetic appeals of the procedure.  In many cases, rhinoplasty can substantially improve breathing difficulties.  In cases where people have broken their nose, the cartilage can become constricted, creating breathing problems.  Rhinoplasty can alleviate this, along with snoring problems associated with constricted nasal passages.  Many people who have persistent sinus problems have remedied the issue with rhinoplasty. Face lifts have long been considered a purely cosmetic procedure for people to fight the effects of aging.  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Tony's an amazing author and trainer and made some excellent points about the power of the mind when it comes to achieving your health and fitness goals. Many fitness experts fail to convey this to their clients or people that learn from them. &lt;br /&gt;In fact Tony actually recommends that this is the first place you should start when beginning or continuing a health and fitness program. My favorite point is that of motivation in that many people say they don't exercise because they can't find the time. He talks about Donald Trump promising you 10 million dollars if you participate in a health and fitness regimen while still maintaining family and business obligations. In this case I don't think there is a person in the world that would not find time to exercise then. Do you? Tony goes on to say that it's not time that's a problem but motivation which made great sense. Also remember that in the short term and long term exercise will save you money and aggravation. 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Irene:  Deep inside, when you decided to make the trek of 218 miles across the Sierra Nevada, what were you wanting to achieve on a personal level?  &lt;br /&gt;Jeff:   I wanted to help Beth work through the loss of her brother Mike.   I also felt it was important to continue to enjoy our lives together in spite of such tragedy, and I knew the trail would help accomplish this.  Beth and I walked down the wedding aisle four years prior but we had never taken a long hike together.  I walked the entire 2,160 mile Appalachia Trail, chronicled in my first book, A Walk For Sunshine, and I asked myself  Whats next?  What can top the Appalachian Trail?  Answer: The John Muir Trail accompanied by my wife. Although the distance of the JMT was much shorter than the AT, what we accomplished in our relationship was huge and cant be measured with a pedometer. Irene:  Your wife, Beth, took the journey with you.  How would this experience been different for you if she didnt go with you?&lt;br /&gt;Jeff:  Beth and I bonded nomadically living in the woods together for the better part of a month.  Not many couples can say theyve done that.  We shared romantic sunsets.  We ate out of the same dish.  We became an efficient team as friends, husband and wife, and as hikers.  We had no TV, newspaper, or radio; just each other.  We learned the power of humor.  We learned that each of us have strengths and weaknesses and that we must take turns being the engine and the caboose even in the woods.  We worked through an adverse situation together.  Beth proved that she was a survivor not a victim.  Our hike made our marriage stronger.   We would have never discovered this aspect of our relationship if Beth had not hiked with me. Irene: You just mentioned that Beth proved she was a survivor not a victim. 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But, Mike and Beth had grown up together.  They were close.  Beth was the maid of honor in Mikes wedding a few years before I came into the picture.  I saw myself as more of a survivor coach.  I wanted my wife to be happy again.  I hated to see her so sad.  I pulled from my own near death experience in order to help Beth move forward in survivor mode. Irene:  Why do you believe that accomplishing a goal is an important aspect of healing?&lt;br /&gt;Jeff:   When tragedy strikes, its important to move forward.  Working towards a goal takes courage and helps you focus to the future. And not get stuck in the past.  Its important to realize that life will get better with time. Irene:  When people are in a middle of a tragedy they often cannot see getting past the situation.  What encouragement would you give them? &lt;br /&gt;Jeff:   Tragedy such as losing a loved one is hard.  I dont really have all the answers.  Grief counseling may be a good start.  Beth and I learned: &lt;br /&gt; the pain will ease with time.  &lt;br /&gt; Its ok to laugh.   &lt;br /&gt; Focus on the good memories.   &lt;br /&gt; Treat yourself well.   &lt;br /&gt; Exercise is important &lt;br /&gt; Spend time with friends and family Irene:  What is the most important message you have in your book, A Hike for Mike, that you feel your readers would benefit from? Jeff:  A Hike For Mike demonstrates the healing power of nature and reflects on how one family overcame adversity.  A Hike For Mike offers hope to those experiencing depression that with treatment, you will climb the ridge of life once again. Irene:  Thank you Jeff. Is there anything else you would like the readers to know about you, your journey, or your book?&lt;br /&gt;Jeff:  A Hike For Mike is an award-winning, inspiring humorous adventure.  I enjoyed reliving my adventure as I wrote the book.  As a writer, I want the reader to feel as if they are on the trail with me.  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Some apartment renters are unsure about using apartment finder services because they think there will be a cost involved.  Actually the majority of apartment finder services are absolutely free to the apartment hunter.  Since its a free service, theres no reason not to use an apartment finder! In large cities such as Chicago, Dallas and Houston there are hundreds of apartment complexes spread out over a very large metro area.  When there are so many properties the apartment hunter can become overwhelmed with the vast number of choices available. It's hard to even know where to start.  Driving from one complex to the next will often result in frustration because the apartment is not what youre looking for, or the complex doesnt have any units available. The great advantage of using the services of a free apartment finder is that the company will have a database of apartments which shows availability.  Therefore the apartment finder company will know which rentals are on the market.  This way you don't waste time trying to track down apartments with availability. Renters can save time and energy using a free apartment finder service by knowing ahead of time which apartments aren't a good match. The apartment locator helps their clients find apartments that meet criteria such as floor plan, size, amenities, age of the complex and many other specifications. Apartment finder services can also narrow down choices by geographic area and sometimes even neighborhood.  For large cities such as Chicago and Houston where traffic can be an issue, the location becomes increasingly important.  Most renters prefer to live within a specific distance to work or school, so they need to be able to find apartments within a certain area.  Other renters want to live within certain areas because of the location of shopping, entertainment, parks, or other qualities of the neighborhood such as quietness. There are some apartment finder services that specialize in condos, townhouses and privately owned residential homes.  There may be properties that are managed by the apartment finder service, or are listed in the locator database that are not advertised elsewhere.  Therefore renters will be given an opportunity to view apartments that the general public may not be aware of just by viewing the classifieds. Many apartment finder services offer a free online database of available apartments so you can learn more about the complex before visiting in person.  You will be able to see photos of the apartment, floor plans, amenities and other apartment details. Try using a free apartment finder service the next time you decide to move to a new apartment and see for yourself how much time and effort you will save on your next move.    It makes the whole apartment hunting experience easy and hassle free. 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There is a certain quality about things that fit into the country style that just connects with people. There are few things that can make a person feel quite as at home as a simple piece of artwork or a little trinket that gives a place a country atmosphere. Many such items can be purchased for relatively little money, and many times it does not take much to create the welcoming atmosphere you want. Country crafts can easily act simply as accent pieces, or become a theme unto themselves, depending entirely on how far you want to go with them. There are a number of places in which you can find country crafts of all types and at all prices. For instance, craft supply stores will often sell some amount of pre-made crafts. These will usually do well enough as small elements, but generally are not the best of choices as a larger, focus piece, as the fact that you found them in a craft store will probably be a bit obvious in many cases if it draws too much attention. However, these are often very inexpensive and can sometimes be used as part of something larger. Usually the more promising prospects are things such as art fairs and craft shows. Now, the price of the items available at these shows will vary greatly, usually based upon how prestigious the given show is. Of course, going to a big, high-name show will often mean you will not have to wade through poorly made items in your search for high quality country crafts. You will, however, most likely pay for that convenience. Your best bet is to work your way through as many different shows as possible, to give yourself the best chance of finding what you need. Remember also that as a rule at most craft fairs and art shows, hesitation is not a great plan. This is not to say you should not shop around at all, but if you see something you like, try not to wait. Once something sells, it is entirely possible that there are no other items of its kind, and you may never be able to find it again. While this can be a bit troublesome at times, it is one of the inherent problems of handcrafted merchandise such as the things you normally find at craft shows. Lastly, the Internet can also be an excellent way to find the country crafts you need. The problem with the Internet, of course, is that it is difficult to tell quite what sort of quality the items you are working with are from just seeing them on a web page. This said, a little bit of careful shopping and sometimes a willingness to take a gamble on an item can lead you to some great deals on country crafts for your home. The Internet is also an excellent place to find instructions on how to make crafts of your own, if you would like to undertake that adventure. Copyright  Jared Winston, 2006.  All Rights Reserved. Stop by Rustic Embrace to receive free interior design advice about everything from rustic furniture to southwestern decor. 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We simplify the process by keeping your online search organized and your computer files readily accessible!  Youll appreciate being able to relax and forget the paperwork so you can just enjoy online dating! 1.    Visualize your computer as the most organized metal filing cabinet ever, with plenty of supplies, folders, label maker, etc. 2. Create a folder labeled something obvious like Online Dating or a bit more discreet like The Search. 3.   Need help for creating a folder on your computer? Weve listed helpful instructions on CREATING FOLDERS and other helpful tips on our website. 4. Think of the folder youve named The Search (or whatever youve chosen) as the file cabinet where youre going to store all aspects related to online dating  until you meet your mate, of course! Youll store emails and notes and pictures, etc. Yes, it takes a little more time to be organized, but it makes the online dating process more manageable and thus more fun! 5. Now we need to create folders within The Search so all your emails, notes and pictures arent in one big jumble. 6. Create a folder called Pictures to store the digital photos that you like of yourself to post with your ad and additional photos to send as you correspond with potential mates. 7. Now youve got a system!   Create a folder for each ad you place.  Remember to name it simply, so theres no confusion between the first ad you placed on Match.com and the second one you placed on eHarmony. For example, start with the dating site name and the date you placed your ad.   So youll have a folder called MATCH100905 and eHARMONY010106. Hopefully your search to find your mate online will be short and sweet.  Meanwhile, keeping your online search organized allows you to concentrate on having fun on your dates! Authors Karin Anderson and Beth Roberts share these and other tips that they used to meet their husbands online, in their book, FINDING YOUR MATE ONLINE:  NO FEAR, NO EMBARRASSMENT, JUST LOVE! Find out more about the authors and their book at www.JustShowMeWhat2Do.com. Check out their blog page for answers to online dating questions. Have a question of your own? Contact the authors and theyll promptly post a reply. www.JustShowMeWhat2Do.com/contact.html Or share your online dating success story with the authors and be featured in their newsletter. Karin Anderson, a successful, Hollywood Script Coordinator, credits meeting the man of her dreams to the list she created describing what she wanted in a mate.  This quirky list included a desire to meet a man who grew up with sisters  John has two  and a man who loves to read  John visits bookstores around the world for his job as a music Tour Manager.  Karins wish list developed into the ABOUT HIM list that she encourages all readers to fill out to meet the mate of their dreams. Beth Roberts, an Executive Vice President at NBC Universal was, like many women, mortified at the thought of posting an ad and spent years as an online dating voyeur.  Having analyzed hundreds of ads by the time she posted her own at age 40, Beth created an honest and revealing statement about herself, and the idea for the list, ABOUT THE ADS, was born.  Beth met with 5 men, all of them classic great guys.  The fifth man, Warren, is now her husband. 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As people already start worrying about their future, which seems to be darker and colder with each passing day, alternative fuel sources will become more and more popular. Their importance is not overrated at all as humanity has already exhausted half of the worlds oil reserves and it will not only become more and more expensive to extract smaller and smaller amounts of oil, but it will definitely come to its end one day. Unfortunately our economy now seems to be so dependent on gasoline that even if we switch to alternative fuel sources, and the sooner we do that the better for everyone, it might still not be enough to save our lives. Not being one of the major alternative fuel sources for cars, solar power is actually a very useful one and whats more it will always be available for us to use. The main application of solar power is in our houses where with a few solar panels we can provide all the heating and the hot water we will need. Apart from that there are other ways also of getting an entire house powered and running only using alternative fuel sources, although it is still an expensive option. A large step towards switching to alternative fuel sources were the Hybrid cars. Technically they dont actually use alternative fuel sources, but they have found a way to optimize gas consumption to the unbelievable 50 miles per gallon or even more with the use of conventional gasoline. And thinking realistically this is way better than burning alternative, but still inefficient, fuels such as vegetable oils, Biodiesel, ethanol etc. of course those vehicles powered by alternative fuels free us from the dependence on oil, but they still pollute the environment with the smoke coming out of the exhausts. That is the main reason it doesnt make any sense to me. Why should we switch from one thing to another if the second one is not going to be any better than the first? Hydrogen and electricity seem to be the two most promising alternatives for fueling our future. They are very closely related as hydrogen is a highly efficient power storage option, and stored in the form of hydrogen in the car, the power is, when needed, being converted in electricity. In this way constructors avoid the need of huge and heavy batteries to store the energy. Losing the batteries on its turn, means that the car can be lighter and thus much more efficient and easier to run and maintain. These two alternative fuel sources might become the long awaited solution for the worlds fuel problems; however they need to be perfected first. Morgan Hamilton offers expert advice and great tips regarding all aspects concerning finance. 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The resourceful Mayans and Aztecs were the first tribes that discovered this substance 3000 years ago in Central America. The pods were from the cacao trees and were fermented to make a strong bitter drink called xocoatl, meaning" bitter water". On occasion maize or vanilla was added to the bitter liquid to make it more palatable. Cocoa beans were also used as currency. The Swedish botanist Linnaeus, introduced the systematic task of classifying plants. In 1730 he gave them latin names and the cacao tree was given the identity Theobroma, meaning " food of the gods", or "divine food". Cacao bean trees bear fruit nearly year-round and the flavors of the beans vary depending on the time of the year they are harvested. Two harvests are gathered per year, November to January known as the "Christmas crop" and a smaller harvest in June, known as the" St. John's crop". Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, the author of a rare book on gastronomy titled Physiolgie du Gout in 1826 stated "The persons who habitually take chocolate are those who enjoy the most equable and instant health, and are the least liable to a multitude of illnesses which spoil the enjoyment of life." New and constantly emerging studies indicate chocolate can treat depression, because it contains phenylethylamine, a slight anti-depressant similar to our body's own dopamine and adrenaline. Chocolate also tends to increase levels of serotonine which aids persons with depression and PMS symptoms. The cocoa butter aspect of chocolate acts similar to olive oil, containing a number of essential oils that are beneficial for strengthing the bones, hair folicals and nails. Flavonoids that chocolate contain, appear to prevent cell damage and inflamation, also benefiting the skin from aging. This divine food contains vitamins A1, B1, B2, C, D and E. Minerals include calcium, potassium,sodium, magnesium, iron ,zinc, copper, chromium and phosphorous. With the 136 studies done thus far on the health benefits of chocolate, studies confirm that cocoa contain antioxidants which fight free radicals that form cancer and anticoagulants which are the same properties of asprin and prevent blood clots, increases blood flow and less platelet stickiness. It has also been sited for improving bad cholestrerol by as much as 10 percent. Each American consumes about 12 pounds of chocolate per year, now you have permission to enjoy the rich, creamy deliciousness of chocolate. After all everything was put on this Earth for a reason, but also everything should be enjoyed in moderation. Gerene Schendel is passionate about chocolate and she invites you to follow your bliss. Sign up at http://www.mytastefultreats.com and receive weekly emails for easy to make dessert recipes. 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Jesus: Why do Conservative Christians Prefer Moses' Commandments to Jesus' Beatitudes?</title><content type='html'>By Hans Hacker Why are conservative Christians so concerned about displaying the Ten Commandments in public and especially in courtrooms? Conservatives and their lawyers claim that the Ten Commandments are (or, should regain their position) at the heart of American jurisprudence because the Decalogue represents our commitment to Rule of Law. And, they have made these arguments in cases like McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky[1] (in which the ACLU challenged the legality of displaying framed copies of the Ten Commandments in two Kentucky courtrooms) and Van Orden v. Perry[2] (involving a challenge to the legality of a Ten Commandments monument displayed as part of a statehouse exhibit). Immediately after the Supreme Court decided these two cases, Mat Staver, the conservative Christian attorney who argued the McCreary County case, stated The Ten Commandments have become a universally recognized symbol of law because of its [sic] influence on our law and notions of right and wrong. The Court should recognize the Ten Commandments are more than an historical relic. The Founders would be outraged that we are even debating the constitutionality of the Ten Commandments. That the Ten Commandments would be deemed unconstitutional is an insult to the Constitution, to our shared religious history [3] While the Supreme Court decisions released this week in these two cases did little to resolve the issue of religious displays, they elevate the issue in the American culture wars while obscuring a broader set of questions that we should consider: Are the Ten Commandments really a building block of American society, and a representation of our preference for order? If they are, should they be? Given our culture, tradition and values, should we display the Ten Commandments publicly as a sign of reverence for our institutions? Frankly, I doubt it. I am certainly not against religious displays in public.[4] But, I would be much more in favor of the idea if conservatives were arguing for the public display of what should be the set of tenets at the center of Christianity and its influence of society - the Beatitudes. In pursuing this discussion, it is easy to get off track, and onto a kind of argument that is not particularly productive - the appropriateness of displaying religious documents in public forums,[5] or appropriate standards of review for governmental policies implicating religion.[6] I hope we dont, because I want to raise an issue related to the questions I posed above, one that I find much more interesting. Its time for conservative Christians to decide  who do you like better, Moses or Jesus? It cant possibly be both, because as we know from St. Pauls letters that Jesus freed us from the Law (promulgated by God through Moses, in the Christian and Judaic traditions). Jesus Beatitudes are a new law of redemption leading to freedom, peace, charity and happiness. The word beatitude itself comes from the Latin beatitudo (meaning happiness). Jesus mission to the world was to preach that the Kingdom of God is at hand. He did not tack on and, God is really angry so theres going to be hell to pay. In short, Jesus message was not one of retributive justice carried out by a set of state institutions that enforce a religious code for living. So why are conservative Christians, the heirs of Jesus mercy and love, supporting Moses over Jesus? Rejection of the Ten Commandments by courts has contributed to disaffection with the society, belief that Christian values are under attack, and sustained political and legal action on the part of the conservative Christian social movement. Certain, not all conservative Christians would side with Moses on this score, but they are the exceptions to the rule. If others thought about it, they would realize that they are backing the wrong horse, and could make a better argument using the Beatitudes. I would like to see courts argue against a public display of words like blessed are the peacemakers, or (even better) blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Im certain courts would insist that such words would have to be placed within an historical context. But, can you see courts today objecting to consideration of the beatitudes and blessed are the merciful before sentencing, as they did recently when they overturned the decision of a jury that considered the Old Testament during deliberation? So, why then is the punitive justice of Mosaic Law equated with Christian principles when Jesus himself preached peace and mercy, not an eye for an eye? The answer is not that conservative Christians are uncomfortable with a legal status that places them on the outside. Conservatives of all stripes actually feel much more comfortable on the outside of the system then the inside. Once they gain political power they have just as much trouble as any other winners in managing the state and maintaining their principles. The strange part is that they would want to win at all. The images of Mosaic Law are the armies of Israel conquering Canaan, and later the armies of Christian Europe conquering Jerusalem. The image of the Beatitudes is of the suffering Christ on the Cross, put there by the state. If conservative Christians today feel that they have been cut off from government (and their values shunted aside), isnt that what is supposed to happen? Blessed are ye when [men] shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Even more perplexing, if conservative Christians did manage to dominate the institutions of government, why would they want to put the principles of Moses into practice rather than those of Jesus who superseded him? The Ten Commandments are the symbol of a system that while claiming to be Christian (if not in origin, then in practice) in no way resembles the work of Christ. This system endorses a way of living that shows little of the respect for human dignity that is at the heart of Jesus work. Yet its adherents claim to be followers of Christ. So, why do they endorse the eye for an eye logic that Christ himself refutes when constructing a state based on Christian principles? I think the answer lies in ideology and authoritarianism. People prefer the easy answer to the question of who is good and who is bad. Mosaic Law provides the most parsimonious response to both criminal conduct and behavior outside the mainstream. In fact, Mosaic Law (or, at least those parts of it that we like to keep around  the stone my mother at the gates of the city part is a bit pass) is applied much more easily and consistently (particularly within the state) than Jesus mercy and peace. From that standpoint, it is more coherent, and almost scientific in its application. There is action, and there is reaction. Law becomes routinized, predictable, and consistent. It is a man-made list of proscriptions, but it ultimately takes on the form of a natural and undeniable force applied unthinkingly and automatically. You do the crime, you do the time. Punishing those whose behavior is offensive makes logical sense from a self-centered point of view. Its supposed to make us feel better when the state carries it out. Retribution restores our faith that, if we behave as the state wants us to behave, we will be protected. For those who behave against the authority of the state, there will be retribution. People demonstrate the same kind of faith in the systems ability to pass judgment in the economic sphere as well. Americans conflate economic success with personal virtue. The difficulty with the legal paradigm based on Mosaic Law is this  it is not the work of Jesus. Under the Mosaic Law, justice is imputed  citizens are not called upon to evaluate the effectiveness of the system in achieving justice, or its usefulness in establishing social arrangements and distributions of power, wealth, or status. Furthermore, citizens are not required to think carefully about themselves in relation to others. In promoting consistency and uniformity, the law asks no one to be unselfish, to turn the other cheek, or to set aside asserting ones rights against someone else in favor of forgiveness and community with others. This is a way of thinking about life characterized by atomism more in line with scientific theory than with religious doctrine. Unfortunately, in America alternative modes of thinking are difficult to defend in the abstract  mainly because they are abstract and have no adherents to defend them. Social scientists recognize this. Jennifer Hochschild argues that we have individualized[7] even personal responsibilities and duties to community. In other words, there must be some individual benefit for Americans if they will endorse policies that require recognition of others rights or needs. Placing the Ten Commandments in courtrooms merely reinforces our ideological attachments, rationalizes a type of justice that is distinctly unchristian, and focuses our attention on what is best for self rather than what is most useful for building the rich human interaction that is the basis for any productive society. Law-abidingness (even when that law is clearly unjust) is considered a sign of virtue, merit and innate goodness. The Ten Commandments are the very embodiment of this kind of justice  losers deserve to lose and criminals to be punished, and those who do not conform should experience punishment because nonconformity is a purely personal failing. That is the essence of democratic authoritarianism. As Hochschild notes, there is no absolute reason for envisioning life in this way, it is simply an epistemological choice  But to the degree that the focus carries a moral message, it points to a weakness at the very heart [8] of Americanism because we have been deceived into believing its universality. This leaves us few options for evaluating the usefulness of our system of justice. It also explains why it is so hard to argue for the Beatitudes, and why conservative Christians see an ancient law, outmoded by the work of their own savior, as embodying the central tenants of their faith. We can, however, draw two conclusions. First, the tenets of conservative Christianity are based in part on socio-cultural norms and preferences for behavior. Perhaps if conservative Christianity endorsed Christ as its central figure it could make some legitimate claim to universality. But, it has failed to do so. Furthermore, conservative Christianity fails to endorse all Mosaic law, picking and choosing which laws to follow and enforce based solely on what is socially acceptable. Thus, all that can be said about this is that conservative Christians favor a culturally derived sense of justice, that they represent this cultural derived sense of justice as both universally good and related to Christ, but that it actually emanates from the Ten Commandments, a law outmoded by Christ himself. If we can agree on this (and I doubt we will), then perhaps we can begin a public dialogue about what social arrangements and definitions of justice are most useful for promoting social good. Second, conservative Christian social activism could in fact be very useful. It is not the activism that is the problem, but the inconsistencies in the principles underlying that action. Perhaps there is a way to endorse the idea of social change, but fundamentally reshape the values that underlie it. However, this project holds little chance for success because conservative Christians deride the idea that social good should ever be a basis for our decisions. This brings us back to the first conclusion  the values espoused by conservative Christians supporting the display of the Ten Commandments are culturally derived and time bound despite claims to the contrary. In the end, conservative Christians are fighting the right battle (for social change) using the wrong list. The Beatitudes at their core are pragmatic. Unlike the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes are distinctly lacking in authoritative commands, dogmatic principles, or rigid standards. Take for instance that portion saying Blessed are the poor in spirit, and Blessed are the meek. Poverty in spirit and meekness are qualities of humility, not dogmatic certitude. One cannot imagine the poor in spirit and the meek leading a crusade to kill the infidel  they could never be so certain. Thus, both suggest that lacking dogmatic belief and certitude are appropriate characteristics for followers of Christ. They might read blessed are the humble, who are not so arrogant to believe that they know everything and have the right to impose that knowledge on others. Under this mode of thinking, any religious conviction that cannot tolerate uncertainty and that fears open critical self-examination is a form of idolatry. Thus, the Beatitudes supplant the Ten Commandments by introducing an approach to living that contradicts the old list at every point.&lt;br /&gt;Even more strikingly, the Beatitudes imply that if you want to be successful you cannot act as the Ten Commandments dictate  you cannot angrily persecute non-adherents from a list of dos and donts. In fact, such persecution is precisely what those who follow the Beatitudes should expect for themselves. Furthermore, Blessed are the merciful presents us with a range of potentially pragmatic behaviors applied across social institutions. Those who show the mercy of Christ are blessed, not those who impose authoritarian power to punish, or those who impose their ideas about right religion on others or even themselves. Unfortunately, the word righteousness in blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness is too often taken to mean the dogmatic form of religiosity. But, in context with the other Beatitudes, it seems to imply that taking the pragmatic stance (characterized by the qualities of mercy, peace, and poverty in the face of uncertainty) is truly to seek after righteousness, and righteousness itself is seeking the best in life despite its ever changing nature. [1] Supreme Court Docket No. No. 03-1693. See American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky v. McCreary County, 354 F.3d 438 (2003) for the sixth circuit decision below. [2] See Van Orden v. Perry, 351 F. 3d 173 (2004) for the fifth circuit decision below. [3] Staver, Mat. Supreme Court Issues Split Decisions Regarding The Ten Commandments. Liberty Counsel Alert, Washington, DC: June 23, 2005. [4] Quite the contrary actually. Im on the side of Texas in the Van Orden case, especially as the state responded to concerns about displaying only the Ten Commandments by morphing the monument into a broader educational display about the law. [5] Critical analyses of religion in public forums abounds. For popular reviews of attitudes among the religious, particularly conservative Christians, see Wolfe, Alan. The Opening of the Evangelical Mind. Atlantic Monthly 286, no. 4 (2000): 5576, or Cox, Harvey. The Warring Visions of the Religious Right. Atlantic Monthly 276, no. 5 (1995): 5969. For academic analyses of the New Christian Right, jurisprudence and religion in public, see Steven P. Browns Trumping Religion, this authors The Culture of Conservative Christian Litigation (forthcoming), Greg Ivers Redefining the First Freedom: The Supreme Court and the Consolidation of State Power. New Brunswick, PA: Transaction Publishers, (1993). For a broader review of the New Christian Right as a social movement, see Wilcox, Clyde. Onward Christian Soldiers? The Religious Right in American Politics. 2nd ed. Boulder, CO: Westview Press (2000), and Moen, Matthew C. The Transformation of the Christian Right. Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press (1992). [6] Such disputes are typically politico-moral in nature. The Court has struggled to define appropriate standards that safeguard religion from governmental influence while maintaining the free expressive rights of citizens. Beginning with Engel v. Vitale (1962), the Court continued to refined First Amendment religion clause jurisprudence. Engel and its progeny treat various areas of religion in public life, including public displays such as the one at issue in McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky, but also public policies on religious observances by state institutions, state support for religion in public schools, support for religious educational institutions, and recognition of religious beliefs of citizens. [7] Hochschild, Jennifer. Facing Up to the American Dream: Race, Class and he Soul of the Nation. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1995, pp. 28  38. [8] Ibid., pp. 36-37. Hans Hacker is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Stephen F. Austin State University, and the author of the recently released book "The Culture of Conservative Christian Litigation" (Rowman and Littlefield, 2005) Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Hans_Hacker http://EzineArticles.com/?Moses-v.-Jesus:-Why-do-Conservative-Christians-Prefer-Moses-Commandments-to-Jesus-Beatitudes?&amp;id=48961 &lt;a href="http://cevam.org/cv/user/view.php?id=37&amp;course=1"&gt;medical uses for ambien&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://moodleserv.com/centrec/user/view.php?id=2898&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien zolpidem 10mg&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://seocourse.org/user/view.php?id=1900&amp;course=1"&gt;suicide and ambien&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://seminars.velmira.com/moodle/user/view.php?id=11&amp;course=1"&gt;abuse ambien&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/7880688277490411923-448801438074317113?l=turnercharline.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7880688277490411923/posts/default/448801438074317113'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7880688277490411923/posts/default/448801438074317113'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://turnercharline.blogspot.com/2008/03/moses-v-jesus-why-do-conservative.html' title='Moses v. Jesus: Why do Conservative Christians Prefer Moses&apos; Commandments to Jesus&apos; Beatitudes?'/><author><name>turnercharline</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/18043455348610485204</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-7880688277490411923.post-9007061764252233081</id><published>2008-03-09T04:47:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-03-09T04:47:41.054-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Weight Loss Tip: Why You Must Know Exactly What You Want to Look Like</title><content type='html'>By Melroy Drego Ok, Ive got it: you want to lose weight.  Yes, you want to look good naked. But do you know exactly what you want to look like? Maybe, just maybe thats why most people never arrive at their dream( be it a body or a place).  Their minds dont know what they really want.  They dont know what theyre aiming for.  &lt;br /&gt;You want to lose weight but you dont have a clear picture of what you want to look like.&lt;br /&gt;Your poor mind does not know what you want. How can you expect to ever get that body! Remember This: You are never going to make any real progress towards getting the body you want, unless you tell your mind, your real, inner mind called your unconscious mind, what exactly it is that you want. You see, everything we achieve in our lives, we achieve because of our minds.  In fact, the (overweight or out-of-shape) state that you have arrived at today, is because of your Mind. Now you may be saying to yourself: I did not set myself the goal of getting my body to look like it does right now!  That statement just cant be true! Ok.  Look at it this way. Our minds are what are known as goal-seeking servo-mechanisms.  That means, our minds need something to strive for, to work for, to achieve. And if we dont set a real goal for our minds, that mind of ours is always striving for goals that others have set for us.  And it is always striving for our 'default goals'. And how did these default goals get into our system? Listen: Somewhere, somehow, in our past (or present) environment, we have learnt certain things, quite unconsciously.&lt;br /&gt;We have learnt:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What is True&lt;br /&gt;What is Important to us&lt;br /&gt;What Feels Good&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And these Truths, Important things and things that Feel Good set a kind of default goal-set in our unconscious minds. Let me explain with an example that I see happening today, right before my eyes: I know a family, with a young son.  That son is already showing the signs of becoming Big.  &lt;br /&gt;On more than one occasion, when we went out for pizza with this family, I watched the parents and the son each consume a full pizza. I could not believe my eyes! My 3 kids were hard-pressed putting away 2 slices of the same pizza!  My wife and I could hardly eat one pizza between us (and I am a bodybuilder who can eat quite a bit, though I draw the line at pizza...).  But this family gobbled up 3+ pizzas like there was no tomorrow! That young boy has unconsciously learnt from his parents the doubtful joy (the 'Feel Good') of eating big amounts of food at one sitting.  And it shows in his young body. Unfortunately, it will take quite a bit of work for him to un-learn these lessons, lessons that are being reinforced daily by his family. You see, you already have what I call default goals in your unconscious mind.  These default goals have been programmed into your mind from way back when through your immediate family and other influential people (your friends, school, etc). And even one of those default goals could have brought you to your current body shape, where you need to lose weight to live to see your children graduate  from Grade 2! Remember this: It is your unconscious mind that really guides your body and your life, long-term. Therefore, it is very important for you, especially if you want to tip yourself in favour of losing weight, to have a clear goal for what you want your body to be. You see, a Strong, Clear Goal of your New Body, will over-ride your default goals, and set a new direction for you, so that you automatically start out on losing weight. You have to have a clear picture of yourself, sitting right in front of your mind: "This is what I want to look like with my New Body". If you want to lose weight and get a great body, then you must have this picture constantly in your mind, not only now while you are reading this article. And once you inform your subconscious about this body that you are targeting, you are going to lose weight until you look like that body.  Almost automatically. So, as part of todays Weight Loss Tip, lets set about getting a clear picture for yourself. Get out all the magazines you have in your cupboard under the stairs.&lt;br /&gt;Leaf through the magazines.  Tear out large images of the best bodies for display in those magazines.  If you like those pictures, they are in the running for what you consider to be a great body. Make sure that these pictures are very scantily clothed (and your gossip magazines are sure to have many images along those lines).  You should be able to see pretty much all of the body (so that you can give your mind a very clear idea of what it must head for.) Line up your pictures next to each other and then select the 3 best pictures.  Remember, you need to be able to see the bodies clearly, so these should be the largest pictures you can find.  Can you find any that are all-round views of the same beautiful body?  Then thats the body (and the set of pictures) you choose! Now stick those pictures up on a board in your private room, in a position that you can see every day. And from today, for the next 60 days (or until you are sure your mind is set in the right direction), look at that collection of pictures for 2 minutes every morning, and 2 minutes each evening before going to bed. And while you look at those pictures, say to yourself: That is the body I want for myself.  And I am taking action right now, each day, to get myself that body. And watch yourself take action to lose weight, and start moving in the direction of your fantastic body! This weight loss tip alone is worth its weight in gold to you. Now get cracking! Put this tip into practice, right now! Melroy dRego is the author of the book Why Your Mind Keeps You Fat and How You can Fix It! as well as the Fix the Mind that Keeps You Fat Workbook and dozens of articles (both audio and text) on getting the Mental Attitude + Action mix that can make anyones body permanently lean and strong. Melroy is an award-winning public speaker and a bodybuilder.  He loves to teach people to use their mind to Lose Weight and get the great body they deserve. Visit http://www.winnerology.com or call 61-2-9466-7545 to get your copy of Why Your Mind Keeps You Fat and How You can Fix It!, the Book that will Help you Lose Weight, and Keep it off, Permanently! 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Fine words from a song that I and my family have sung many times. I see multitudes in other countries, from Africa, the Philippines to India, that have very little, according to man. Money is scarce, food, lodging, even clothing. Many are lost without anyone to turn to, many are relying on idols, friends, neighbors and other countries to come to their aid. In these same countries, from the dry deserts, to the high mountains, I see pockets of Christians, still living by faith, not knowing where their next meal is coming from but knowing that Jesus promised that He would never leave them nor forsake them. Can I or anyone alleviate this poverty? Can anyone cure the unbalance of wealth in this world? The answer is, no. We all have been given a life, a destiny, that was ordained by God, many suffer because they have rejected the living God and have turned to Idols, this being on their own decision,  and many others are low, but have not been forsaken. Its easy to say that, you will be rewarded in Heaven, but even that does not alleviate their condition on this earth. Even with many charities around the world giving and giving, to help the poor and starving, it takes just as much or even more to send this aid, as was given to buy the food and clothing that is being delivered. From corruption to theft, much of this aid is not even reaching the people that it was intended to reach. So then what is the answer? 2Co 11:26-31;  In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;&lt;br /&gt;In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. &lt;br /&gt;Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. &lt;br /&gt;Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not? &lt;br /&gt;If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities. &lt;br /&gt;The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not. These infirmities are not just located in one country or another, but rather these things are happening around the world. Hunger, famine, petulance and many other things that can kill the body. Millions are suffering, but why? &lt;br /&gt;Psa 34:10  The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.&lt;br /&gt;Nations and multitudes are not seeking the things that are above but are seeking only those things that are below. Am I ashamed by the life and destiny that God has delivered unto me? No, not by any means, for there is  reasoning behind every thing that God does. Have I compassion on those that are without? Yes, for if I have not compassion, then how could the Love of God dwell within me? Can I change the world and feed millions? No. For I am just a man. For it is written; they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing. Luke 6:21  Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.&lt;br /&gt;I bring to you no idle words, that will not feed, cloth nor bring about salvation, but I brings words of, Trust, Faith, Hope and Deliverance. These are not my words nor promises, but these are the words of Jesus Christ.&lt;br /&gt;The heathen do not know the Lord, they do not Trust in the Lord, they do not Seek the Lord, but I pray that you do. For as it is also written; Mat 16:26  For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Many have exchanged their soul for the things of this world, Yes, even those that are still suffering famine and petulance. I speak not just of money, but of the pleasures of the flesh, the pleasures of a moment, the filling of even a meal to satisfy the body, for even this is noted in Scripture. Heb 12:16  Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright. For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. &lt;br /&gt;For can we not endure that which was commanded? Do we only look for what God gives us today, or are we dissatisfied with Him so that we look to gather up and store up for tomorrow, knowing fare well that tomorrow may not come? Will we be as the Israelites tried, gathering manna above what God had instructed, only to have it turn to maggots over night?  Who is our source, who is our supply, who gives us our daily bread, put cloths upon our backs, and shelters us from the buffeting of Satan? Rom 8:35  Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?&lt;br /&gt;Job 5:20  In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword. When we who believe in Christ come upon, tribulation, distress,  persecution, famine, nakedness, peril, or sword, we have a strong hand that leads us and guides us, threw the fires of life. We may hunger here, we may even die by war, but when those that have all, who never hunger, never go naked, never want of any good thing of this life, who have not the Spirit of God within them go to be judged, we shall be filled, and clothed and made Kings and Priest before God, while they who have turned their back on the Living God, suffer in torments for eternity. Will we then have satisfaction on the punishments on those that have rejected us in this life?  No. For they were deceived by sin and Satan, we will not be looking for satisfaction, but if it were possible, we would grieve over them for their destiny in Hell. 1Co 4:10-14;  We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.&lt;br /&gt;Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; &lt;br /&gt;And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: &lt;br /&gt;Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day. I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.&lt;br /&gt;Being followers of Christ does not secure us from many trials and problems in this world, for we are not of this world but of a world to come. We may suffer hunger, but only for a time, we may suffer persecution, but wasn't even Jesus hated and crucified on the Cross? Can we not trust in God, can we not accept our lives as was given to us, and use our state to convince others of a better way, a better life, a better salvation?  I ask these things of you to build up your most Holy Faith in God and His Christ. Famine will come, even greater than it is today, war and persecution will also come, at a level that was never seen before, but we as believers in Christ will, I say again, Will be delivered, will be saved, will be made inheritors of this world. Be strong in faith my Brothers and Sisters, there is coming a day, when Christ will split the eastern sky, look up, you redemption is drawing near. Ars. 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A relationship between the man and the woman is the most beautiful relationship yet very delicate. It is easily broken than made.  There are innumerable ways to make you relationship exciting and let there be love in the air. A good relationship involves care, responsibility, fun, laughter, love and sex. It is an amalgamation of all. Any one element missing in a relationship spoils the charm of a relationship. Marriages help couples learn to live in a covenantal relationship. It focuses on each other and their commitment. In a marriage the relationship is full of understanding and acceptance of each other. Yet there are times when couples in a marriage face problems. As time passes by they seem to divert from each other. Many couples experience marital difficulties with the passage of time. There is less of love, intimacy and sex. They feel a kind of boredom with each other. Love is essential in a relationship. No relationship can exist without love. 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In order to properly answer the questions asked, you need to know what the interviewer is fishing for in an answer and the way to do that is to actively listen to what he or she is saying. When you practice active listening you can give complete answers that will impress the speaker.  Say for example, you are on an interview and are asked if you have any problems multitasking.  You might simply answer no.  But avoiding one word answers is key to successful interviewing. Now if you were really listening to what the interviewer wanted you might answer by saying Depending on my level of commitment to other projects I do like to work on more than one at a time.  This can save the company money as well as make for an interesting day. In a job interview, you need to set yourself apart from the crowd.  Thats why you need to be specific in your answers - without rambling on and on.  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Secondly, if the devices are truly effective in restricting calories, they could play a role in treating certain eating disorders and regulating blood-sugar levels in diabetic patients. One company is currently recruiting patients for a trial involving obese people with diabetes.  The objective is to gauge how weight loss affects diabetes and how the obesity implants might regulate certain hormones, like insulin. Conclusion Obesity implants look promising as low-risk alternatives to surgery.  Other benefits might include treating eating disorders and diabetes. To Healthy Living! Michael A. Smith, MD &lt;br /&gt;Diet Basics web Site &lt;br /&gt;www.weight-loss-professional.com Need help?  Visit obesity help and find the answers you need. Is an obesity cure available?  Yes!  Check it out today. 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Easy. Are you in a relationship, even a good one? Then it is time. Years ago my wife and I participated in an organization called "Marriage Encounter," which emphasized communication techniques. I've always liked its motto: "Making Good Marriages Even Better!" That's what I hope to emphasize for you today. It's time to make your good relationship even better! And how do I suggest you do that? If you have a relationship that is doing pretty good and doesn't really need any help, then I want you to go to Marriage Counseling! You may think that counseling is only for problems, but that's not so. People without all those nasty problems can use the process to create far better lives than they ever imagined. I so love it when a couple comes to me just to grow. I'll admit  that this is usually not the case. It usually takes pain to get people through my office door. But, occasionally, couples come to me just to make their good relationship even better. What fun that is! So, what does a couple do in therapy if they have no problems to work on? There are SO many things we can do: -Develop even more sophisticated communication abilities -Use psychological instruments (tests) to determin differences, simularities, and how to complement each other's personality gifts -Seek spiritual growth together -Take time out from the busy-ness of life and become clear on what your common goals are and how you want to get there -Strategize how you will handle holiday get-togethers with in-laws and other relatives that are not that pleasant to be with And this is just the beginning. There is so much we can do to improve these marvelous relationships we've been given. Is it worth the cost? I think of it in terms of the old question at the end of life: Will you wish you had spent more time at work, or more time on your family and marriage? For most of us, the answer is clear. There is nothing in the end more important than our relationships to the people we treasure. The cost of taking yourselves to a counselor and working on life together is really nothing compared to the lifetime of joy and wonder that is possible with your partner. The grocery bill, the car payments, the mortgage, the clothes for the kids and the thousands of other things we feel we must spend our money on will all argue against this couple counseling opportunity. However, I suggest that it is not an issue of whether you can afford it, but whether you can afford to not do it. Is your relationship really good enough for you, or do you wonder if there is more? Go for it! Grab all the love and togetherness you can get! And use a counselor to help you see what you may be missing. 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My daughter has long been a planner and has not always responded well to an idea that required her to change her plans suddenly. Three years ago she married a young man six days before he began his Air Force career. And since that time, her life has been full of many changes. Some expected. And some not. This past fall was our son-in-law's first deployment overseas at which time our daughter came home to stay with us. It was difficult not to have him home during the holidays, but we waited till he came back in late January to celebrate Christmas. And it was well worth the wait! I admit at first it was hard to consider changing our traditional time of celebrating the season, but we wanted to save most of our festivities for our son-in-law's return. I think for many people, change is sometimes feared -- even something to be resisted. Perhaps some see change as an indication they have no control over their lives, so they do everything they can to avoid change and feel like its victim when they face it. Yet anyone who reads much of Mary Baker Eddy's writings probably gets a view of change as normal and sometimes necessary. She frequently uses such phrases as "change your course" . . . "a change demanded" . . . "change of heart" . . . "change the human concept of life . . ." And following change, comes the promise of growth, healing and progress. She makes change sound desirable and positive, and not a bad thing after all. Recently, I asked my daughter how she has adjusted to military life -- with its sometimes unexpected changes. She said, "That was the hardest element for me, not being able to plan out the next few years of our lives. I think the uncertainty we face has caused me to become a more fluid person. I am better able to deal with change and have become more spontaneous." As her mom, it has been fun to witness this change in my daughter. She no longer sees change as some burdensome challenge she must face at times. I see in her a young woman who has embraced change as natural as life itself. And so she has grown into a poised officer's wife while she also continues her own career goals. Not long after our son-in-law returned to the states, we learned he could deploy again much sooner than initially planned. I asked them how they felt about this possible change to their schedule. They said, "Deployments are hard and there is never a good time for your loved one to leave. We take it day by day, and just enjoy every moment we have together. In many ways we're a stronger couple for it because we don't waste time planning for things in the future. If we want to do something, no day is better than the present." They said that Eddy's ideas on improving moments and making the most of the present have been powerful, healing ideas as they live their ever-changing life together. I decided I needed to start examining my own heart to check for ways I may have become resistant to change. And the results have been rather surprising. I've uncovered viewpoints that were stagnant and stubborn. I discovered some traditions and routines which were unreasonably rigid avoiding any inclination of change. I could see that I had become set in some old ways which were not conducive to growth. I wanted this to change -- so, I'm working on being more spontaneous myself. Turning to prayer for guidance and fresh inspiration is helping me be more open to the idea of infinite possibilities. I'm becoming more willing to explore and consider new ideas and opportunities. I'm calmer in situations that arise unexpectedly. And I'm happier. Since change all too often leads to progress, I've concluded maybe all that's needed is simply a change in how I view change. Annette Bridges is a Religion &amp; Spirituality columnist for United Press International and lives on a north Texas ranch with her husband, John. For the past 25 years, she has been a student of Christian Science, the method of healing explained in Mary Baker Eddy's book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." 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If you are just starting out then you should find an aromatherapy eBook or class that covers the twelve basic essential oils that are found in most starter kits such as bay, bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, lemon, orange, peppermint, rose, rosemary and ylang ylang. The best aromatherapy eBook for beginners are those that talk about how to blend oils, ways to diffuse the scents and how to safely handle the products. It is a good find if you manage to get one that also has a dash of history. Advanced level instruction usually focuses on branching out into specialized directions. You can download an aromatherapy eBook if you are craft oriented that will show you ways to turn your essential oils into fragranced candles or building your own diffusers. 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Marriage in America is a civil right that is not now and has never been in the past dependent upon any one religion or even religion in general for its justification, existence, or perpetuation. Marriage exists because people desire it and the community, working through the government, helps ensure that married couples are able to do what they need to in order to survive. At no point is religion needed or even necessarily relevant.  I wholeheartedly concur that marriage is a contract, and that it is a contract with the community.  That doesn't mean, though, that marriage isn't first and foremost a sacred rite.  The confusion lies in the fact that churches were the first institutions of community in most places.  The rituals that developed necessarily encompassed the entirety of the needs of the community. The Romans were extremely secular, and their marriages generally paid only passing homage to their gods, as was their wont.  The rights and responsibilities of marriage were established by the secular authorities.  However, this departure was muddled by the Church more or less taking over Rome (although the question of who assimilated whom is probably worthy of its own discussion). We have reached a point in the maturity of our society when we do not need the auspices of a single (or even multiple) religious institutions in order to attend to the needs of our populace.  Like it or not, people don't need a belief in a higher power to ensure safe food preparation, prevent homicide, or rear children.  Plenty of agnostics roam the earth in a state that passes for happiness, and secular humanists seem to have gotten it right. Marriage was intended to be a sacred rite.  The fact that it came to shoulder the burden of other, very necessary, civil responsibilities does not change this fact.  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And You Will Find Out What He Actually Means</title><content type='html'>By Annie Kaszina Have you ever listened to a question about your values, or a question like: Whats most important to you in a relationship? and thought: Thats so obvious that I dont even have to think about it?  I know I have. Ill admit Ive been guilty of a kind of I know what I think so I dont even have to think about reaction.  More than once. Its a sort of knee-jerk I know my own mind reaction. Of course, it begs the question: how do you know, if you dont even think about it?  Could anything have changed since last you did think about it, if you ever did?  And since thought is hardly an endangered commodity, whats wrong with taking a few moments to explore your own?  The chances are youll come up with something really useful. This week I was working with someone who wanted to create a meaningful relationship in her life.  She went about it with a lot of courage, she did the best she could and, sadly, ended up with an abusive partner. F. told me that she and her partner had connected more or less immediately.  They had a lot of common ground; they had both had a difficult upbringing and been through bad relationships in the past.  So there was a fair bit of mutual comprehension.  She had taken that to mean not only that there was a lot of empathy and compatibility, but that they both wanted the same things. Like so many women, F. had worked on inference: if he says the kind of things I say, he must feel like I do. Generally, the simplest way to gather information is also the very last resort.  If you ask questions you will, most likely, receive answers.  The more specific and well thought out the questions, the better the answers are likely to be.  This is one case where less is less.  More questions will provide you with more information.  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Thanks to the internet, there's a better way to approach the entire RSVP process for your wedding! Online wedding RSVPs, one of the most recent developments in the wedding industry, have skyrocketed in popularity among brides and grooms looking to efficiently handle their guest list. Receiving RSVPs online is an inexpensive way to stay organized and have a bit of fun with the helpful extras that some online RSVP systems offer. So how can you have your own wedding RSVPs online? It's very easy! There are a few free sites offering a basic RSVP service, or you can purchase a complete personal wedding website which will, among other things, give you the capability to have your wedding RSVPs set up and online in minutes. Other brides and grooms simply choose to include an email address, however, the advantages of a full service wedding RSVP system can be numerous and well worth the small fee. Features to look for with Online Wedding RSVPs: (Note: Prior to ordering, check with your wedding RSVP service provider to confirm that any options of interest to you are available.) 1) Multiple Events - Collect online RSVPs for any multiple events surrounding your wedding, such as RSVPs for: bridal showers, engagement parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinner and gift openings. 2) Print Capabilities - Create and print custom lists of RSVPs and corresponding information to hand out to your wedding planner, bridal party members and caterer. 3) Downloadable Capabilities - Download all RSVPs to a convenient spreadsheet format. Flexible to suit the format you want! 4) Live, Real-Time Data - No waiting! Receive all RSVPs the second they are submitted by your wedding guests. You will enjoy the fast turnaround that is only possible through the internet. 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Online wedding RSVP systems pull live totals so you can view accurate summaries and always know what your guest count is for "accept" and "decline" responses. Top 2 Benefits of Receiving your Wedding RSVPs Online: 1) Eliminate the need to purchase return postage and RSVP cards. 2) No more worries about lost or delayed RSVP cards in the mail. There's a variety of online wedding RSVP systems available on the internet, varying in price and features, which gives you a wide selection to choose from! Some companies offer advanced online options, while others provide basic but functional RSVP forms. Take advantage of the flexible and accessible options that online wedding RSVPs offer to directly benefit you and your wedding guests! About the Author Jennifer Benson is Vice President and cofounder of WedQuarters.com RSVP Services, a leading online wedding service provider. WedQuarters offers complete personal wedding websites, enhanced with online and toll free wedding RSVP services. 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Having several weddings on the horizon within my own family, I thought it would be nice to share some of the creative wedding ideas that have been discussed to help make your wedding perfect and distinctive. Creative Wedding Ideas For FlowersFlorists can be hugely expensive yet flowers are an unavoidable must at any wedding, it is not just the bride who will need flowers for her bouquet, the bridesmaids will also need flowers, along with button holes for the men. You may also want flower arrangements in the church and on the tables at your reception. With all this in mind you will agree the costs will soon mount up. One of the creative wedding ideas I came up with for flowers and how to really cut costs is to grow your own!, Of course you will need plenty of time for this task I would estimate a year before the actual date of the wedding. If you do not have room in your garden ask friends and family to 'lend' you a little of theirs. 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On the Runway: Hair was swept into shiny ponys at Chloe and Prada; Narciso Rodriguez used glossy strands to create an ultramodern French twist; and Alexander McQueen split the difference, slicking back strands in front and leaving them loose in the back. Best Bets: Tigi Bedhead After-Party Smoothing Cream, Frdric Fekkai Glossing Cream, Redken Vinyl Glam 02 Mega Shine Spray, Citre Shine Mist Anti-Frizz Spray Laminator Doll Face Continuing a trend that began last fall, makeup artists relied on rosy blushes to give the models a fresh, pretty glow. For a convincing flush, rather than80s-style racing streaks, selecting the right product is key. You want to avoid pigments that are too heavy for your skin tone, Hildago explains. Creams and stains tend to work better on skin without enlarged pores, while powders tend to complement less-perfect complexions. In either case, you should use a round motion to get good blending, and remove any excess with a tissue, she adds. On the Runway: Carolina Herreras models got a healthy pale-pink flush, while Zac Posens and Anna Molinaris were treated to a more intense rosy shade. Best Bets: Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Rose Bronze, Nars Orgasm Blush, Fresh Blush Powder in Charm School, Cargo Blush in Topeka Smudge Report Thin is eternally in on the catwalk, but at the spring shows, makeup artists eschewed skinny sweeps of liner in favor of thick, more imprecise spoltches. According to Hildago, blurring the lines beautifully is largely a matter of choosing the right the product. To achieve a diffused look, use a soft kohl pencil to rim the eye, she says. Black can be very intense, so depending on your coloring, you may want to try a neutral brown or taupe instead. 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And remember, your head is sitting on your neck, so dont forget to apply these products to your neck, shoulders, and dcolletage. On the Runway: Skin was tawny Michael Kors, a rosier glow at Oscar de la Renta, and glowing bronze at Versace. Best Bets: Jergens Natural Glow, Clarins Liquid Bronze, Bobbi Brown Bronzer and Blush Duo, Stephane Marais Bronzing Powder A Fine Mess Deliberately disheveled manes provided a chic contrast to slick strands and cascading curls at the spring shows. According to Lpine, getting a sexy just-rolled-out-of-bed look requires a careful balance between chaos and control. Use soft-hold products, like light gels, waxes, and pomades, to give the mess some order, she says. At that point, you can leave it loose or secure the hair discreetly with pins for a casual updo. On the Runway: Strands were messy and sexed-up at Libertine; pulled into haphazard updos at Luca Luca; and left loose and wavy at Roberto Cavalli and Missoni. 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At one time, the Conestoga wagon building trade boomed as people joined the wagon trains heading west. Today, the boom is long gone and those wanting to find a job with a future will most likely wish to stay away from such a field. So how can you find a job that will reasonably be expected to thrive in the future either in your home state or the state in which you choose to reside? One key is through using Labor Market Information to research potential jobs as you create a long term plan to find the job you feel is ideal for your skills and interests. Your first step to find a job with potential is to use the free service available at "America's Career InfoNet" a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. To find a job with growth potential in your state, visit this state by state database. (This opens in a new window so you will not lose the instructions on how to find a job with potential on this page when you click the link!) 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Diversity is an opportunity, a celebration. Diversity is not a threat to the worlds religions. Rather, it is a reflection of the diverse union of the Godhead. Avoidance of the central fact that there are diverse faith traditions, which have value in the theological sense, is a primary cause for conflict at every level of human interaction. In the field of interreligious dialogue, primary theories and principles guide the issue. Doctrine is inevitable and necessary for a religion. Creeds and dogma to which they point give definition to religion, simultaneously limiting and isolating adherents from those of other religions. Doctrine belongs to a religions diversity aspect (which is not solely defined by doctrine. Diversity includes other characteristics such as culture, history, etc.). Unity is a non-temporal, non-spatial (eternal, infinite) aspect that is transcendent and immanent to the diverse elements of faith that distinguish one religion from another. Basic assumptions guide debate about dialogue among the worlds religions. These assumptions include a conviction that interreligious dialogue has a vital role in the quest for world peace. For another, doctrinal differences among religions can be reconciled or accommodated without compromising doctrines essential utility to religions. Dogmatism leads to intolerance. More than one faith model can have ultimate value. Theoretical frameworks that guide this position:  Cultural, historical and personal conditions are necessary considerations, which are informed and structured by an individuals or a religions faith experience and vice verse. The One Reality, whether known as God, Trinity, Allah, Brahman, Nibbana, Yahweh, etc., reveals itself or is revealed within the context of such considerations. However, that Reality is not limited to the conditioned ways in which the faithful refer to it. Unreasonable attachment to the letter (dogma) rather than the spirit (faith) of doctrine results in exclusivism, self-proclaimed superiority and isolation. These results are antithetical to a religions proclaimed objectives to realize alignment with the One and perpetuate dangerous illusion. Caution: A sanitized one world religion, whether it be Islam, Christianity, or some amorphous other religion, contradicts the overwhelming and diverse evidence to the contrary that the world and its peoples are created in and best served by an atmosphere of diversity. Relevant research investigates the social implications of interreligious dialogue, the possibilities and effectiveness of moving beyond doctrine, and theological support for the Trinity as a unity-in-diversity paradigm for the worlds great spiritual traditions, especially institutional religions. Additional research investigates Christian and extra-Christian mystical traditions and the relevance of right and left-brain hemisphere functions. Theological issues are primary factors that guide debate and investigation into the possibilities for interreligious dialogue. If a religion defines itself as the exclusive conduit to God, salvation, enlightenment or whatever, then that definition is theologically founded. The concern in certain religions is that a given tradition will lose its central defining cause for existence. For example, Christianity is grounded in Christs Gospel imperative to spread the Good News. Is it possible for Christianity to broaden its doctrinal perspective to include a unity-in-diversity model in its consideration of non-Christian religions without sacrificing central articles of Christian faith? Some Christian theologians argue that the most central Christian dogma, the Trinity, is paradigm for unity-in-diversity model of religions. Conversely, Trinitarian theology and Christology often are raised as central theological areas that prevent inclusion of the worlds religions as receptacles of similar value and truth. An urgent question:  Can Christianity accept as either similarly valid a religion that neither requires nor demands that its adherents embrace salvation, let alone salvation solely through Christs redemptive event? How is the Trinity present to the world and its religions? Must the religions accept the Trinity, as does Christianity, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit or do non-Christian models for salvation, enlightenment or liberation have ultimate equal value to the Christian model? At the heart of this debate or controversy, depending on where one stands, are problems that misguide efforts to penetrate depth of the issue. Any doctrine necessarily casts distinctions. In the collective religious comprehension of some people of faith, their way is true and only. An us vs. them mentality permeates the core of institutional religion. This creates resistance that is difficult, if not impossible to relieve at the discursive level. Additionally, how do faithful adherents of a religion learn to discern the value of church as institution (rational, discursive) and as faith in the Divine as immanent and transcendent (intuitive, experiential)? Perhaps the most difficult problem is that an attempt to convey a new vision of life is limited by language and other restrictive factors, some conscious, some unconscious. Answers to this predicament wait on human exploration in the non-rational realms of Reality, mystical exploration. In truth, all verbal attempts to comprehend one another are servants, not masters of non-verbal experience. The most apparent issue for interreligious dialogue is that certain religions are convinced that their ways are the one true way to God and that other religions are incomplete in comparison. Any attempts at analysis or reasonable defense fail, for, invariably, there is an equal and opposite defense. The most effective theological inquiry focuses on a unity-in-diversity model, which maintains that all life is an interrelated web. Each and every element has the potential to provide strength and substance to the whole web.  This is an appropriate and effective approach to interreligious dialogue. The image opens the mind to possibilities that break down barriers to dialogue and to peace. Mystical investigation and experience allows rational and intuitive brain functions to find balance. The process is summarized by S. Radhakrishnan: "In every man there is a ray of the eternal light emanating from the   Central Sun. When we love man, we are conscious of our unity with him in the central spirit and we give effect to this consciousness in our lives." (1) Religions ought to recognize that their creedal and doctrinal forms represent constructs that are primarily harvested from rational consciousness. These forms constitute the primary materials that theologians use in their arguments for and against the ways and means of interreligious dialogue. Additionally, theological inquiry of rational constructs is itself a rational, albeit necessary, endeavor. Therefore, intuitive methods and comprehension are largely subjugated by rational domination. Some approaches that help achieve balance between human rational and intuitive knowing include immersion in sacred texts of other religions and concerted efforts to practice ones own religions contemplative path. Sacred texts provide mythological and poetic languages that reside in intuitive domains. Contemplative practice is direct experience beyond the discursive mind. Balance between the brains rational and intuitive functions is a crucial factor for the interreligious dialogue process. Theological inquiry and creative investigation into ones own and the other create opportunities to realize what already is true: The worlds religions are integral elements of an existent unity-in-diversity reality. However, before individuals and religions can awaken to what is, they must strive to access the vast region of faith that resides within the mindthat mysterious, yet central common denominator of all people. As the late Dom Bede Griffiths writes, "In each religion the divine Reality is manifested under different signs and symbols and we need to be able to discern this hidden Truth in each religious tradition. Each has something to contribute to human understanding and to human fulfillment." (2) 1. Radhakrishnan, S., Indian Religions (New Delhi, India: Orient Paperbacks, 1979) 61-62.&lt;br /&gt; 2. Griffiths, Bede, The Marriage of East and West (Springfield, Illinois: Templegate Publishers, 1982) 33-34. 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I knew I had encountered something I had always wanted, a means to make my work as a counselor more effective and economical in terms of both time and money. As yet I was not aware of the possible depth, speed and range of change available through hypnosis and hypnotherapy. I have since discovered that hypnotherapy can be divided into two aspects. 1). "Putting in the good stuff," or suggestion therapy. To most people this is the most familiar, planting suggestions in a clients mind of a beneficial nature, such as, "you will act on the powerful desire you discover today to stop smoking for good." etc., while a person is in a hypnotic trance. The other aspect could be described as, 2). taking out the bad stuff," by altering or removing historical causations of difficulties. This trance-pires by entering the subconscious mind, the other seven eighths of our mind we have little awareness of, and relieving difficulties in hypnotic trance. Of course, both aspects may well be implemented concurrently, (at least by me), with any client. The effectiveness can be astonishing. One client returned after the first session and stated. " I stopped drinking coffee, watching soap operas, and have emerged from a low grade depression of many years duration."  In addition, this man had a thyroid condition called "Bright's Disease," which caused his eyes to be permanently popped out, so he looked angry or scared all the time. It was now only barely visible around one eye. In addition, three quarters of the anxiety, regarding supervisory duties at work, which initiated his visit, had vanished. Though hypnotherapy is not always so dramatically effective as this, I inform prospective clients that eighty percent of those I work with usually see major positive changes within four sessions. I have seen client's blood pressure go down from regular use of one of my self hypnosis tapes. Persons have obtained rapid healing with little pain from invasive medical procedures and surgeries. Young persons, (around fourteen to twenty one years,) if willing, can often gain astonishing progress, due to being so open, and mentally fluid. My process produces all kinds of general positive change, then I also work on the specifics. I help a person gain access to inner resources and increased self-esteem, while removing blocks that are keeping them stuck, so they can resume personal growth without me. Naturally, the amount of time and work necessary to obtain relief from any difficulty is related to its prior nature, duration, intensity and severity, and the available inner and outer resources. What kind of problems is hypnotherapy useful for? Traditionally it has been successful, with habit control, smoking, weight, bedwetting, nail biting, stuttering, and so forth. Also to increase self confidence, motivation, memory, concentration, creativity, productivity and self esteem. For reducing anxiety, releasing, fears, phobias, headaches and nightmares. Sexual problems of both sexes may be amenable to hypnotic methods. The rapid release of grief is often very easy to facilitate, and unresolved grief from past losses is a significant contributor to more difficulties than is generally known. I have found that even the death of a beloved animal can leave a person in a state of frozen mourning. I use Hypnosis as an adjunct to treating drug and alcohol problems.. I receive referrals from Psychiatrists, Doctors, Psychotherapists, Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Alternative/ Complementary Medicine practitioners, to assist clients who may be stuck in some way, or have a problem, such as mental and physical tension, that the referring party does not treat. Correction of many obstinate physical/mental/emotional situations can be initiated. In fact, the holistic hypnotherapeutic process is as unlimited as the boundless Shaman's Imagination of the practitioner, and to the extent that he can utilize his Wizard Words to conjure up Magical Image Processes that heal, as becomes a Charm-ing Mage. Hypnosis then works in the I of the mind, as an Alchemical Philosopher's Stone, trance-muting the unknown into the golden healing known. Now I will close with the words of Tiny Tim, from a Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, "God bless us all, each and every one." Till the next time, Brian. A Hypnotherapist's Casebook.         No 2. Releasing Past Grief. One of the most useful aspects of hypnosis is that in trance, a person's emotional defenses are softened or lowered. This allows for the release of previously submerged and trapped emotions. A heightened awareness of thoughts and feelings also trance-pires. This combination allows the possibility of resolution of difficulties following the rapid location of their deeper source. This is especially relevant for the release of blocked or frozen grief. A significant number of my clients suffer from this as a major component of their difficulties. It contributes to poor concentration, irritability, feeling "down", physical and psycho-somatic problems, and accentuates any other problem a person might have. This may be despite a person's belief that they mourned the loss. Over many years with many clients, when probed in a relaxed trance state, only two had no residual pain regarding a major loss. For most, rapidly obtaining complete relief is a relatively simple matter. After the release, remarks such as, "I never knew that was there.. still bothering me so much," etc. are made. One female, having dinner with a friend after a session, was told, "The look of pain that was always in your eyes has gone." This was after the release of grief entangled with guilt, as is often the case, subsequent to an abortion. Grief is not restricted to the death of a loved one or family member. Miscarriages as well as abortions. The loss of a beloved pet animal can be agonizing, especially for those who have fewer deep connections to other human animals. The end of a long term relationship is often like a death. As an addictions professional, I am aware that saying goodbye and mourning the loss of the "old friend" that could always be "depended on", whether it be alcohol,  cigarettes, or whatever, is a sometimes a necessary step along the road to abstinence. To close, I will detail these simple easy cases where the release was immediate and complete. The first was a lady who had lost a baby due to a miscarriage a year before she came to see me. After assisting her to enter a relaxed state I began, "You mentioned the loss of your baby.."  At these words, her head went back, and a wordless howl of agony emerged, on, and on, and on.. finished at last.. no words.. that was it, all of it. While on vacation, a man's long term pet, his dog, had died. Somebody remarked, "You have to take them on a last walk before they die," and he had become deeply guilt stricken, feeling he had failed his old pal. In trance, I pointed out to him that he had taken the dog for his last walk, before he departed on vacation. The guilt resolved, and further grieving laid his canine friend to rest. A young woman had had an emotional breakdown after rejecting her partner, for being a womanizer with no interest in changing. She was hardly eating or sleeping, barely living and working like a zombie. Coming out of the first trance, after grief release she said, "I'm hungry!" Returning for the second session she said, "When he calls me on the phone, instead of feeling so desperately awful, I see myself saying goodbye to him as I visualized in trance, and I'm O.K." Aligning her head and heart while releasing the tears of grief was all it took. Because she had no other problems to complicate matters, only one session was needed to initiate her recovery process. Though not always this simple, healing is always a possibility. Till the next time, Brian. A Hypnotherapists Casebook  No. 3. Working With Young People. Hypnotherapy with young persons, from the ages of approximately 13 to 21 years old, can often produce extraordinarily powerful results. One reason is that their minds are so open and flexible, that the process of change is easily assimilated into their own current growth and development. In addition, their personality and self esteem are still being formed by incorporating the "messages" conveyed by the words and behavior of family, authority figures and peers. Positive suggestions absorbed in trance give them the necessary emotional support and nurturing they need. The common antecedent to many problems, is parental conflict, especially separation and divorce. Adults usually have little idea how these events devastate a child's sense of security. A rapid drop in academic levels, or sudden negative behavioral changes, (if not the result of alcohol/drug problems, another common cause), frequently indicates a problem at home. Remarriage often brings on or further aggravates difficulties. Much of the time the child is classed as either mad or bad, when in fact they are caught in emotional traps. Because young people are very in touch with their situations and emotions, especially in trance, it is often quite a simple process to assist them obtain relief. Many require no more than four or five sessions, of two hours plus, for virtual elimination of their troubles. Simultaneous initiation of ongoing emotional improvement processes adds many more benefits. Realizing that a person's life may be radically improved for fifty or more years is personally very rewarding to me. Also, my own adolescence was so disastrous, agonizing and bereft, that I have a deep compassion and understanding of troubled teenagers, and love to provide them with the assistance I never knew I needed, and of course did not get. Serious problems such as trichonomania, (compulsively pulling out of hair and eyelashes), obsessive hand washing, night terrors, and so forth, have also yielded to my hypnotic ministrations. I have helped a succession of young males reverse declining grades and other unacceptable behavior at school, by resolving resentment regarding a stepfather, especially if the stepfather is "mistreating" a mother the son is very close to. Unfortunately, when a young person gets poor grades, not knowing this is the result of emotional stress, they conclude they are stupid and may begin to regard themselves as a failure. In fact, I have retroactively dealt with these issues in adults, still carrying scars to their self esteem from precisely this sequence. Till the next time.  Brian Green. mindmagic123.com Born 1942 in the UK. School in London. Worked in family industrial business. Came to USA 1976. Went through Primal Therapy. Pursued painting and sculpture. Exhibited as an artist. Certified as a Chemical Dependency Counselor and Lifestyles Disorders Counselor.  Worked in various psychiatric hospitals and other institutions, various capacities. Certified as Hypnotherapist, at Gil Boyne's Hypnotism Training Institute, 1994. Staff therapist there until 2003. 12 years in private practice as hypnotherapist. Member ACHE, (American Council of Hypnotist Examiners), at the time. Gave Presentations and Workshops, ACHE International Conference, on hypnotic processes and addictions, several years. Past Member, National Guild of Hypnotists. Currently member of International Hypnosis Federation. Author of, "Mind-bending For Mind-mending, Wizard Ways With Words." Volume 1, (so far), of "The Alchemy of Consciousness."  Nominally still a hypnotherapist I regard myself as a healer who uses all of this to help his clients heal themselves. 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Do not miss that kind of once-in-a-lifetime offer. These are your cravings we are talking about, you certainly cannot treat them with disrespect; they will hunt you down late at night until you say "Enough is enough!" So, now that you have "officially" been invited, do not ever think of going unprepared to your appointment with your cooking destiny. Take a sharp pencil or a working pen and some pieces of paper and surprise your mom with a bottle of wine or some chocolate treats. When the time comes, enter the kitchen premises with confidence. This is not nuclear science; it is just a recipe. Begin by asking her what you will need in terms of ingredients and kitchen equipment. When she begins stating them, write them down one by one and make sure your note them in the correct order and nature. For example, when she mentions "butter" it is crucial to ask, "Salty or plain?" 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