<?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-1169064693701083123</id><updated>2011-04-21T15:46:12.261-07:00</updated><title type='text'>edmundssaman</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://edmundssaman.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1169064693701083123/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://edmundssaman.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1169064693701083123/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>edmundssaman</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04645617841197827642</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>142</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169064693701083123.post-8859078664999447549</id><published>2008-06-16T02:23:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T02:23:44.820-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Find Your Bra Size - a Teen Guide!</title><content type='html'>By Chuck Gant Take your measurements using a soft flexible measuring tape  1. Frame Size  Your frame size is the diameter around your chest, below your breasts. Measure &lt;br /&gt;around your ribcage directly under your breasts. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;2. Breast Size &lt;br /&gt;Now measure around your chest, over and including the fullest part of your breast. &lt;br /&gt;For larger breast, get this measurement while wearing a bra. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;How the Measurement Works &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;1. Frame &lt;br /&gt;The diameter around your chest below your breasts. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;2. Bra Size &lt;br /&gt;Add 5 to your Frame size. If the number you get is odd, round up to the next even &lt;br /&gt;number.  &lt;br /&gt;For example, if your frame size is 20 inches, when you add 5 to this you get 25 &lt;br /&gt;inches. You should therefore round up to the even number, which is 26 inches (bras &lt;br /&gt;only come in even numbers). &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;3. Breast Size &lt;br /&gt;The diameter around your chest, over and including the fullest part of your breast. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;4. Cup Size &lt;br /&gt;The deference between your frame size and bra size, is used to find your cup size. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Cup Size &lt;br /&gt;0 to 1/2 inch AA  &lt;br /&gt;1/2 to 1 inch A  &lt;br /&gt;1 to 2 1/2 inches B  &lt;br /&gt;2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches C  &lt;br /&gt;3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches D  &lt;br /&gt;4 1/2 to 6 inches DD (E)  &lt;br /&gt;6 to 7 inches DDD(F)  &lt;br /&gt;7 to 8 inches G &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;To make things easier you can use our Bra Size calculator at http://www.myfirstbra.us/bra_size.htm &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;When the right bra size still isn't right ! &lt;br /&gt;If your bra still doesn't feel right, the best thing to is to try on deferent &lt;br /&gt;brands, and vary the size a bit. Make sure the bra strap doesn't cut into your &lt;br /&gt;shoulders, and make sure your breasts don't hang out of the bottom, or sides of &lt;br /&gt;the bra. The best rule is, if it just doesn't feel right, try another bra. &lt;br /&gt;Bra sizes can vary a lot depending on the type of bra, and even the brand. The &lt;br /&gt;best thing to do is go into the changing room, and try on a number of different &lt;br /&gt;bras. &lt;br /&gt;Once you find a bra you like, jump around a little to see if the bra gives you &lt;br /&gt;the proper support, lean forward in the mirror to see if the cups keep your breasts &lt;br /&gt;where you want them to be. A new bra should fasten at the middle or last hook, &lt;br /&gt;because the material will stretch with wear. &lt;br /&gt;The best thing to remember is comfort; a bra that scratchy or tight will drive &lt;br /&gt;you crazy by the end of the school day. MyFirstBra.us is a helpful guide for preteen, &lt;br /&gt;teens, and parents concerning training bras, and issues surrounding puberty &amp; &lt;br /&gt;breast development, in young girls ages 8-16. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;MyFirstBra.us is a community project of National &lt;br /&gt;Webworks. All authors are from National Webworks, Volunteers, or Contracted &lt;br /&gt;for research and writing. 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When it comes to losing weight, what one really means is losing fat. Weight loss can be loss of muscle, water (fluid), or fat. Usually peoples weights fluctuate (often due to hydration levels and for a few other factors). Obesity is a growing threat for the majority of people throughout the industrialized world. This is due to unutilized fat in the body, which leads to obesity, which in turn leads to some other health disorders. No wonder weight loss diet programs are so popular across the world. Weight loss diet programs are based on the simple theory of energy intake and expenditure. People vaguely realize that more eating means gaining more weight. And if calorie burning is more than its intake, one is bound to lose weight. Unfortunately, the real solution of this problem is not so simple. There are five principles to keep in mind - diet (nutrition), cardio (exercise), dedication (consistency), goals, and weight training. It should also be kept in mind that there is no common single solution for all the problems. And, there are no magic potions or miracle instant cures. The easiest way to follow a weight loss diet program is to follow a controlled and well-planned food chart. One will have consider the recipes and food intake in accordance with ones gender and how much weight one intends to lose. There are a number of weight loss diet programs: low GI diet, low carb diet, low calorie diet, cholesterol lowering diet, 10-minute meals, vegetarian diets, and many others. Diet Programs provides detailed information on Diet Programs, Free Diet Programs, Online Diet Programs, Weight Loss Diet Programs and more. Diet Programs is affiliated with Weight Loss Diet Plans. 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Does the desire to fly to places hither and yon excite the primal beast within? Okay, I am being a bit dramatic! Still, for 75 years flight attendants have been providing much needed passenger service and safety assistance on aircraft ever since the original eight women from Boeing Air Transport took flight on May 15, 1930. Since then stewardesses, as they were originally were called, have flown to every destination imaginable on the planet. Read on for important resources available right online that can help you launch your flight attendant career. Airline Flight Attendant Room  Hosted as an MSN group, the Airline Flight Attendant Room is a place for veterans and wannabes to gather together to discuss the latest news on airline hiring, work conditions, passenger attitudes [ugh!], and so much more. This site also features a nifty list of companies that are currently hiring. Updated frequently too! Visit http://groups.msn.com/AirlineFlightAttendantRoom for more information. Association of Corporate Flight Attendants  For the private jet flight attendant based in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Rim, the AOCFA is an organization dedicated toward furthering your area of interest. Visit www.aocfa.org for details. CabinCrew.Com  based in Britain, this site has all the information you need about air carriers around the world. The site features a chat room, hiring information, and online courses you can take to help launch your career. In case you havent already figured out the web address it is: www.cabincrew.com Cheers! Corporate Flight Attendant Community  For those of you aspiring to find work as a private flight attendant, this site is for you! Offering relevant articles, training information, job listings, an active forum, and a whole lot more. Flying on a private jet isnt for everyone and the training standards and service level brings new meaning to the term, premium class. You can access the site at www.corporateflyer.net or by visiting www.cabinmanagers.com Flight Attendants Central  This is a password protected site, but new members are being accepted. The site operates similarly to the Airline Flight Attendant Room. One of the special features of this site is the multitude of airline specific forums available which can be a good way to measure what current flight attendants think of their company. You can access this site at www.flightattendants.org Another site of interest is Air Crew Health at www.aircrewhealth.com  This site features health news and tips to help you stay well before, during, and after the flight. The web site is managed by Dr. Bobbie Sullivan, an independent research psychologist based in Hawaii. Her primary research interest is the health and well-being of those who work in the aviation industry. Of course, visiting any particular airlines home page will give you plenty of information about flight attendant requirements, interviews, training, hiring information, and more. Lots of rumors on the internet, so be careful what you read and ask the hard questions! Copyright 2005 -- Matthew Keegan is the owner of a successful article writing, web design, and marketing business based in North Carolina, USA. He manages several sites including the Corporate Flight Attendant Community and the Aviation Employment Board. Please visit The Article Writer to review selections from his portfolio. 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Have you almost given up hope of finding that perfect partner for your life? As a Christian, it is important to remember that God has a plan and a purpose for our lives (Jeremiah).  He wants far more for us than we want for ourselves. The Bible says "Love your neighbour as yourself" - which clearly means that we have to love and care for ourselves first, before we can truly love anyone else. Traditionally, Christians have had a priority list that looks something like this: 1. God &lt;br /&gt;2. Husband/the man in my lif &lt;br /&gt;3. Kids &lt;br /&gt;4. Family/parents &lt;br /&gt;5. Work &lt;br /&gt;6. Church &lt;br /&gt;7. Myself &amp; my own needs Dont be fooled  this may feel like the Christian thing to do  but this is not Gods model for success. Yes, we are called to serve, but not at the cost of sacrificing ourselves utterly.  Jesus met his own needs for food, shelter, quiet times away with God  he didnt try to go all out without making time for the important things which enabled him to carry on.; A Christian priority list should read more like this:- 1. God &lt;br /&gt;2. Myself &lt;br /&gt;3. Husband/man in my life &lt;br /&gt;4. Kids &lt;br /&gt;5.  you get the idea! Dont let any man define you  know who you are in Christ. If you are looking for meaning &amp; purpose, you will not find it in any one person, except in Jesus alone. These priorities will help you when you find your marriage partner.  So often in marriage, mistaken priorities can lead to the destruction of a marriage.  Your ministry and your job should come after your husband or wife.  Dont put your ministry or career before your partner  they dont depend on you anyway  they depend on God.  Your partner and children need you today, your ministry or career will wait tomorrow.  (Remember, no-one is every known to have said on their deathbed that they wished theyd spent more time at the office!) Remember, be kind to yourself  this will help you keep the right balance of priorities. If you can be confident that you are loveable, then you will have the confidence to be yourself in a relationship and still expect to be loved. You can find more free dating tips  at 1st Christian Dating Services. 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For the most part, wearing contacts is virtually harmless. But if you have been careless about cleaning and disinfecting your lenses, it's high time you pay attention to it because protein deposits on the contacts can cause Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPS). GPS is an allergic reaction to either the chemical of the contact lens or the cleaning solution used. So, not only should you clean and disinfect regularly but should also be careful about the kind of solution being used to clean your lens. Those who are thinking of going for contacts must make sure that the material of which the lenses are made suits them. Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis causes white lumps or giant papillae on the inside of the upper eyelids, and may cause extensive scarring barring you from using the contacts any further. Changing the contacts or the solution, whichever is the guilty party, may bring some relief, but you'll still need to stop wearing your lenses. In such cases, the best way is to find out if you are fit for LASIK, and if you are, go for it. However, it is not to say that a person affected by GPC is prohibited from wearing contacts for life, but certain precautions have to be taken to avoid recurrence. Contacts with low water content work for limited use coupled with strict lens hygiene. One may also consider switching to the gas permeable variety, which lessens the chances of the GPC. There are a few stabilizing agents that may also be helpful in checking inflammation. GPC is definitely a serious affliction and may create some very real problems for the contacts users. Prevention is the best cure in this case, too. It is important that you clean and disinfect the lens properly besides changing it frequently because protein deposits can be cleaned only to a certain extent, which means the more often you change your lenses, the lesser the chances of your suffering from the GPC. So, just be a little careful and the contacts will stay with you for life without trouble. To get more information on best contact lenses, contact lens basics and buying contact lens visit http://www.contactlenseclub.com/contacts/. 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Please sign this Movie Star Contract and call your agent (name of agent to ask for) at (telephone number) to RSVP for your movie star roll in our original movie production." The (family name) Productions movie studio is located at (address). Come dressed as your favorite movie character. (or you can have everyone show up in whatever costume you'd like, western, The Incredibles, Princess, fashion, or whatever theme you want). Movie Party Theme Decorations Your decorations can include a director's chair, a megaphone, scene slate, light cut outs, camera cut outs, studio signs like "Hot Set". "Birthday Movie Set", "Hollywood Studio". . Movie Party Theme Games And Activities You can make your movie production your entire party or you can set up some movie related activities and games. Movie Party Theme, Screen Your Dailies After you shoot the scenes for your movie, "The Great Birthday Treasure Hunt", you can screen the raw unedited footage. Your guest will love seeing everything, including all the fun out-takes and bloopers. Movie Party Theme, Snacks And Refreshments Movie sets always have lots of snack food nearby for all the actors and crew... Favorites include M &amp; M candies, Gummy Bears, nuts, fruit slices, veggie slices, chips and dips and any other finger snacks your birthday child might like. &lt;br /&gt;Have fun and put a sign on your table that reads "Studio Commissary". Kid Movie Party World Premiere One of the fun things about shooting a movie as a special birthday party is that you can have a second party as well. We've done this and everyone loved it! Once your movie is edited, you'll want to have your movies "World Premiere." Print out some movie ticket invitations, roll out a red carpet, invite the "paparazzi" (photographers) to snap pictures and video as your stars arrive. Have some popcorn, screen your movie! Follow your movie's world premiere with an Academy Awards style party. Hand out awards (special best actor certificates) to all your actors! And let everyone make an acceptance speech. This is a lot of fun. This will be a movie premiere that everyone will remember! To get you started on this unique, one-of-a-kind movie making adventure, Fun Kid Birthday Parties will send you a copy of our 3 minute movie script, "The Great Birthday Treasure Hunt" absolutely free. And we'll include our easy to follow tips on how to put together this fun movie production for your birthday child. To get your free kids movie party script visit us at Fun-Kid-Birthday-Parties.com and fill out the easy form at the bottom of the page. Mike Dougherty is a movie and television writer, producer, director, video editor and regional Emmy award winning videographer. Most recently as a Hollywood screenwriter "the Long Ride Home" a western movie starring Randy Travis is based on Mike Dougherty's short script. 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He turned to this following passage and shared some of his wisdom with me. Today many poor people steal  just to get by, many people addicted to drugs steal our goods to finance their habits. I dont condone addicted lifestyles but I dont despise them as I was addicted to prostitutes for twenty years. Proverbs 30:7-9&lt;br /&gt;7 Two things I request of You (Deprive me not before I die): 8 Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches Feed me with the food allotted to me; 9 Lest I be full and deny You, And say, Who is the LORD? Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. There is much wisdom in this proverb. Many people who have riches seem to deny the LORD in their life and yet its mostly to the  poor that have the richest faith. There are many poor Christians in the world, there is a need for some 200 million Bibles in just China and Africa. Those poor cries might not reach your ears, but the Word of God understood and applied will make them rich if you send them a Bible.&lt;br /&gt;Okay, who is going to pay you back if you give to the poor? We have all heard if you give preachers your tithe or sow into a ministry that there is a return blessing from the LORD but will the LORD repay us for our mercy on the poor we meet. Proverbs 19:17 &lt;br /&gt;17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And He will pay back what he has given. Did you read that? When you lend the poor money it is the Lord God Almighty that you are lending the money to. And the Lord God Almighty is no mans debtor. In the past six years I have given about five thousand dollars to the poor of my city and in one year my brother bought me $1500 worth of computer, $1000 sofa bed, and my parents payed for me to go on a short ministry trip to my favourite country India to preach and meet the wonderful Christians there which cost $3000. Over hundreds and hundreds of gifts to poor people were swiftly re-paid five years later with these three gifts from my loved ones. Jesus spoke of giving to the hungry, and the taking the homeless in the sheep and the goats parable and said that we were not giving it to the person who asked in our love, but we were giving it to Him. The king or leader of a country who establishes justice and equity for the poor and looks out for them will be established. Proverbs 29:14 (New King James Version)&lt;br /&gt;14 The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever. That is a good promise! How is your government treating the poor in court in social justice? Do you think you are a generous sort of person? Proverbs 22:9 (New King James Version) 9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor. If you exercise your generosity with the poors needs you will be blessed. You wont be short of money, you will be blessed. Some people dont like to feed an addicts sin. That is like giving me the money to spend on a prostitute when I was still stuck in my addiction. But drinkers and gamblers in many cases have starving families and a food parcel cant be gambled and drunk by that father.&lt;br /&gt;Proverbs 10:3 (New King James Version) 3 The LORD will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked. The LORD has been good to me even in my years of disobedience when I was not in any way righteous. But perhaps there is a righteous soul in your church that the LORD wants you to bless with $20 this week. Youll be surprised at how thankful a desperate person can be for just $20 and how strong a bond can be formed. I bought a poor person a Caf Latte and he wont ever let me forget it and every time he sees me he wants me to know one day hell take me out for coffee and cake. There is more joy in seeing a poor person blessed in a crisis than your new worship CD this week. Some people see the homeless and say he gets charity, he should get his life together and get on with it and pass by in judgment of the guy down on his luck like the Pharisee in the Good Samaritan parable. Beware Jesus brought this proverb to light in his parable. Proverbs 17:5 (New King James Version) 5 He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished. Be sure you dont judge the poor and reproach the living God! Who made you judge? The Good Samaritan parable should really make most people feel guilty. If you have poor where you can see, take them a present and give them some food. These promises will stand true. Many people say I cant tithe my ten percent and give more money to the poor. Surely the poor will always be with us. That is because the road is narrow that leads to life and men do not change without the resurrection power of the Holy Spirit. Sadly the poor are still with us when the richer Christians of the world could do a great deal more to change that. But if you are faithful God will look after you. He promises so. Proverbs 28:20 (New King James Version) 20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. Even my disability pension from the Australian government is eight times the salary of a full time driver in India. So I am rich in comparison to them. Seven dollars can bless 20 Chinese Christians with a Bible to share amongst themselves. Proverbs 13:7 (New King James Version) 7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches. We hoarde our wealth and save and make investments and have all the best of the world and what have we got? Then we get a person in India who gives his life to Jesus, loses his family, his position and even his job and he becomes so rich in the wisdom of God. Some people without theologians teaching them read, If you will come after me, sell what you have, give to the poor and you will get reward in heaven, and come follow Me and guess what this Hindu does? He does it and is blessed with the secret counsel of the Lord and is anointed with a powerful ministry in return. Take the life of Sudhu Sundar Singh for a case in point. He was offered riches from his father and uncle that would mean he and his future wife would never have to work in their life and he denied that and was kicked out of his house shortly after as he would not deny his new found faith in Jesus Christ. Many Hindus find Jesus shortly before suicide; I have only known a few testimonies and all of them were suicidal before conversion and all devout Hindus who couldnt find truth in all their studies. &lt;br /&gt;Proverbs 13:13 (New King James Version) 13 He who despises the word will be destroyed, But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded. Jesus said:&lt;br /&gt;Luke 6:30 (New King James Version) 30 Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. So we have a command from Jesus here and people who despise this word of Jesus can be destroyed. But to the giver, he will be rewarded. So who are the brethren in the sheep and the goats parable? Well I dont know the answer, but we are commanded to love our neighbour as we love ourselves and Jesus said our neighbour is a stranger from a despised culture. Jesus asks us to give to everyone who asks of us and guess what? I do it! Its a simple command to build your faith. Fearing the Lord is obeying the Lord and the commands. Refusing a person who comes to you for spare change is not loving your neighbour. Proverbs 24:23 (New King James Version) 23 These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment. Many people if asked by a man in a suit who has said that he lost his wallet in a taxi and needs money for a fare home would hand him some change. But if asked by a person in jeans who has a stain on his shirt the same question we say in our heart that he is lying to us and feel justified when we dont give freely of our money. One time when I refused an elder drunken looking man, the Lord rebuked me with the sheep and the goats parable and the man who asked me for money disappeared into thin air. Not everyone gets an angel to teach them not to judge the askers by what they look like. James speaks on partiality when he says we treat the well groomed visitor with honour giving him the royal treatment and the best seats, but judge the drunk with harshness giving him the lowest seat. James warns us not to judge and seeing that Jesus did most of his preaching in the marketplace we should show mercy on the poor in the marketplaces also, for as James says, its not the poor that drag us into court battles. Proverbs 11:25 (New King James Version) 25 The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. People who are generous will be blessed in the giving and will be blessed by the LORD. I think that modern teaching on giving fails miserably because in the modern prosperity doctrine being preached its as though we are going to get rich giving money away. If your giving is dependant on getting money back you have the wrong motive and your giving is making money your idol. When you see a poor person in need your compassion should move you to give. Jesus on one of His worst days was moved by compassion to heal, then preach, then feed 5000 people. And who gave him the food to feed all those people? A poor boy with barley loaves! Jesus fed the people from the gift of a poor boy, a bit of faith, and a Man moved by compassion. Look how much faith in God that little boy gave to poor givers all around the world. Look how many his mother who packed his lunch blessed, so too are you in the dark when you water those who water, but the LORD will bless you. How much faith can you spark in a faithful broke servant of the LORD when you send them a gift that puts food in their stomach that week or month? Remember $100 a month is a good wage in India. Proverbs 16:20 (New King James Version) 20 He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. Giving to the LORD, giving to the poor is fundamentally not a money issue its a faith issue. Giving a tithe of your income and blessing servants in ministry with love offering and giving to the poor is basically putting trust in the LORD and his promises. Its our lack of faith and trust in God as a provider that stops us from giving and whilst some prosperity Gospels can go too far many other churches around the world are closing because of the lack of faith in their congregations. It seems the mega churches back their faith up in mega giving and they are growing. The fact of the matter is the Word of God does not return void and whilst some people are giving with distorted motives the Lord is faithful to His Word. Happy is a person that gives and He that heeds the Word will find good! Proverbs 29:7 (New King James Version) 7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. If you do not understand the needs of the poor you are not wicked. Focus on the righteous in this verse. If one Bible can bless a whole home church in China can you afford to buy one for a home church? You can bet they wont sell it, wont trade it on the stock exchange and youll be surprised that seeing as they have the five fold ministry over there that it may even go to a future Apostle, prophet or evangelist and you will be a co labourer in that Bibles harvest. Proverbs 28:27 (New King James Version) 27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses. Once again Jesus expanded this psalm to His Jewish audience. The person who hides his eyes is a person who does not help the broken hurting person that they can see on the street. They dont even read the cardboard sign they have begging for money. They walk past pretending that they dont see. One day I approached a person from behind playing a flute. I could see he had a cardboard sign and it wasnt facing me. The Holy Spirit said to me, Even a printed sign is asking you for money, he doesnt need to use his voice. I went up and got the change out of my pants to give to him. After I gave him three dollars, the Holy Spirit asked me, Ask him if hes like to go to lunch with you. We went to lunch and over a Turkish kebab we had a great conversation and much seed was planted in his life and he told me how the Lord always seems to bring kind people along to help him out when he ask Him to. The Holy Spirit then prompted me to give him $20 which brought this man to tears We fear giving the poor and tithing because of our fear of lack. But this promise says if we give to the poor WE WILL NOT LACK! Further references to ponder are proverbs, 21:13, 14:31,14:21,10:21-22, 3:32b Matthew shares his heart in these articles and can be found at http://www.online-prayer.net You can read more of his articles at his link below. If you want a copy of his upcoming book of articles which will have the first sixty of the articles on this web-site called "The Musings of a Mad Prophet" please contact Matthew via email so he can contact you around February 2007 to tell you of the progress of the book. 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Klott Who would have thought? When you think of fishing, you seldom envision too many things that can keep you from partaking in this recreational activity. Think again. I am on the disabled list. That's right, in rehab-- to much pain to cast my fly. Or my powerbait for that matter. Now, complaining about a "fishing injury" is sorta like complaining that a hangnail is keeping you from typing.OOHH poor baby! Nonetheless, I am telling you, I am in too much pain to cast. I didn't exactly get injured fishing, so if your first thought was: "What, did he pull a muscle setting the hook?" Or "Does he have 'fisherman's elbow' ?" "Did he fall out of his folding lawn chair?" You would be wrong.Although negotiating a lawn chair can be tricky business, especially while holding a beverage. Actually, I am not one hundred percent sure how I got injured, but it might have had something to do with doing a face plant--or shoulder plant to be exact-- onto the basketball floor while playing a loosely resembled game of basketball. I say loosely, because fi you saw the "brand" of basketball we play here in the "old boys" basketball league here in Southern Oregon, well--you would know what I mean. As it was, I was already nursing a pulled hamstring, when as I limped along like a struggling Wildebeast, my shoe grabbed tight hold of the freshly finished hardwoods, and dropped me like a Douglas Fir sapling. Unfortunately, my "catlike" reflexes were unable to respond to the sudden pull of gravity, and I crashed shoulder first into the floor. Sharp pain--no more basketball... ....or fishing. I now have what modern medical technology has deemed as the "torn rotator cuff". Move over Pedro Martinez, my pitching career may be over. If you have never had a torn rotator cuff, then you will not know the pain I am in. If you have, then you will understand the strange feeling of being able to pick up seventy pounds in one direction, but the problematic task of combing your hair can drop you to your knees in anguish. Luckily, I have no hair. Even trying to turn your steering wheel, wax your car or picking up a pot of chili can make you wince in pain. Of course, chili can make you wince in pain for other reasons--but that is a different story. Reaching back into the cooler for a beverage? No can do Elmo--we are talking major problems here. Naturally, it is my right arm--my casting arm-- and even though I don't exactly throw a ninety mile an hour roll cast, the casting motion definately brings out some really creative and colorful language. So, for now it is the disabled list, while I ponder surgery or therapy, hoping there is an off chance that it is really really bad tendonitis just flaring up like an air bag in my shoulder. There isn't enough ibuprofen on this planet to ease the pain when it hits you. I mentioned that I wasn't really sure how I tore the rotator cuff--because when you think about it, the art of casting is similar to the art of pitching or throwing a baseball.(baseball or throwing is probably the most common cause of torn rotator cuffs) Who is to say that the numerous hours spent trying to get just ten more feet of casting length has not taken it's toll on my casting arm.Pumping and wrestling in salmon and steelhead could surely put wear and tear on the shoulder also. Maybe I should just hang up the ol' waders and call it a career? Give up fishing? No way!! Even if I have to go back to dangling a worm and bringing in a "relief" reeler, rest assured I will be back out there soon tossing casts into mighty rivers. I just might have to work my way back up by casting on creeks and catching smaller fish during "rehab". Probably will have to pour smaller drinks too! So beware of those fishing injuries, they can really put a crimp in your fishing life. And if you see some guy stretching and warming up by tossing short casts ten feet out into the water--you just might want to ask him how his rotator cuff is doing. A.J. Klott Author, writer of fishing humor,and "fly tack" peddler.A.J. writes about the people,characters and modern day events that surround the fishing world. 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There is an abundance of information you can find from looking through public records. I'll list some of the most popular things people tend to look for in public records. You could conduct a full background check on friends and family, search birth and adoption records, find lost loved ones, research your family history, and find unlisted home and cell phone numbers. This is just scratching the surface the the amount of info you can find. Where can I find public records? There are a few ways in which you can find public records. The first is by calling the government agency that holds the record you seek and asking if they can make you a copy. This shouldn't be a problem since a public record request doesn't deal with any confidential government info. The other way you can attain public records is online. The power of the internet can now bring millions of records right to your finger tips. 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Whether it was for appeasing the gods or attracting a mate a womans appearance was changed or enhanced according to the rituals and materials available. We know that as far back as Ancient Egypt and even beyond, that women have had at there disposal, the means and probably the desire to enhance their appearance. Back then and throughout the intervening ages, women have had the wherewithal to apply makeup to the face, eyes and lips, knew about plant dyes, like henna for the skin and hair, would wear wigs of differing materials from 100% human hair, through a mix of hair and plants, down to the lowly, but still necessary total plant sourced wig. They were not only able to pluck eye brows and shave hair but in certain parts of the world, were able to physically change their bodies. In the Orient, where it was dictated that women had to have small feet, young girls feet were tightly bound so that the bones could not develop fully, it has been still going on up until very recent times. In Africa amongst certain tribes, the neck has been stretched, using a succession of rings, whilst in the Far East, Africa and South America lips and ears have been stretched by cutting and placing wooded discs within them. Not only that, but in India a man called Sushruta, nowadays called the Father of Surgery was doing nose jobs around 800 years B.C. No you are not misreading, he was reconstructing noses before Christ was born. In India the punishment for adultery, no doubt because women were making themselves more beautiful, was to have the nose cut off. He was able to reconstruct the nose by using a flap of skin from the forehead which by keeping the flap attached to the blood supply, allowed the new nose to take. The nostrils were fabricated out of tubes of wood which allowed the patient to breath via the nose. Breasts, however, were enhanced by clothing. The first known garments used to accentuate breasts were in 2000 BC when a corset-like garment was used but left the breasts uncovered, whilst strips of leather were wound around the waist and also around the curves of the breasts. Five hundred years later, Minoan warrior women wore a garment resembling a bra but instead of covering also pushed the breasts up to reveal them above the clothing. There followed a variety of different styles and clothing technology but it wasnt until around 1890 that the first breast enhancing operation was performed. This consisted of injections of paraffin which was very dangerous. As well as paraffin there were experiments using implants of ivory or glass balls despite the fact that it caused infections and the breasts to harden and form lumps it wasnt until thirty years later that the practice was completely stopped. It was replaced by the use of fatty tissue taken from the buttocks and abdomen and introduced to the breasts. This turned out to be just as disastrous because the body would reabsorb its own fatty tissue leaving the breasts lumpy. Another terrible side effect was the scarring that occurred where the fat had been removed, so that by 1940 this operation had fallen out of favour. After the Second World War, Japanese prostitutes started to have silicone injections to enlarge their breasts to cater for the American troops. This idea was taken up in America and used mainly by the topless dancers in San Francisco and then Las Vegas until in the mid sixties when due to a number of serious health problems, silicone injections were banned in the USA. During this time, a lot of experimentation was going on in the breast augmentation field, with first, polyvinyl sponges and then silicone implants. The sponges were soon discontinued when it was found that they only lasted about a year before they hardened and shrunk and had to be removed. Silicone implants continued and were modified with greater and lesser successes. The most notorious was the attempt to cover them in polyurethane foam to stop capsular contraction. Unfortunately the foam broke down and was rumoured to be carcinogenic so it was taken off the market.&lt;br /&gt;Leaking from the implants was a problem and many modifications were attempted to make the implants as life like as possible whilst still retaining wall strength. There was a brief trial in Europe when soy bean oil replaced the silicone as it was though to be more natural. Alas it was found to be toxic when it broke down in the body. When saline implants were introduced, they were problematical because they sloshed around like water in a bucket, however great strides have been made and they now account for the majority of breast augmentation today. This is because if there is any leakage it is only the harmless saline solution. The latest in gel implants have been nicknamed Gummy Bears because the high strength silicone gel used is much denser than before so that even if cut they stick just like a gummy bear sweet does. They were first used in Europe in 1995 and five years later, taken up in Canada. It wasnt until 2002 that the USA approved the use of them in controlled circumstances. The benefits are that they are not prone to distort and keep their upright position and feel soft and natural. People using this new type of implants must meet the strict rules laid down by the Food and Drug Administration and must sign up to a follow up study programme. Since the beginning there have been over 200 different types of breast implants from a number of makers but all have been modified and refined many times so that now we have the safest and most natural ones ever. Ian Richards webmaster of yourpower2be.com, on line webzine. 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It's a fairly simple set of ingredients, and the mixing and baking is fairly straightforward. So why does it so often go wrong? Well, part of the problem is in the name: cheesecake. Right there, you expect it to act like a cake in the baking process. The problem is, it's not really a cake at all. If you were to take a hundred cooking school graduates who had never heard of cheesecake and present each of them with a slice of baked New York style cheesecake, all of them would most likely identify it as a pie... or at best a custard. Let's start with the crust. Cakes don't normally have a crust other than what bakes up when they cook, right? Well, your cheesecake needs a crust or you're going to have containment issues. This is not usually a traditional pie crust, but rather a blind baked mashed-together construction made of graham crackers, cookies or other baked goods. Then there's the composition of the cheesecake itself. The baked New York style cheesecake begins life as a very thick batter that bears a vague resemblance to traditional cake batter, except for the fact that it contains little or no flour depending on your recipe. The baking is different, also. One of the secrets to New York style cheesecake success is a fairly moist baking environment, which means using a water bath. Have you ever seen a cake recipe that called for the pan to be placed in a larger pan with water in it? So, for cheesecake success, you might want to stop thinking about it as a cake. Think of it as a pie-cake hybrid, or better yet as a custard that needs some extra care in the preparation, but will yield sweet rewards when it's done. The baked New York style cheesecake recipe is simple, but can be unforgiving if you don't treat it right. Andrew Krause is a Chef and Pastry Chef for over 30 years, at present I am retired, I owned a Gourmet Bakery called The Cheese Confectioner. 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Most of the people who use the fad diet pills die out quickly as they don't achieve the great success story they are looking for immediately. The gimmicks are even worse as they are simply that a "gimmick". They launch a huge preemptive advertising campaign and then strike at the best times. Ever notice that there are more Spring time commercials for weight loss?? Ever notice that the same trend holds true when it is about time to schedule your vacation to Florida, The Caribbean or some other exotic locale? What most people don't realize is that all facets can be combined. You can lose weight, tone up and achieve any type of physique you want. If you have the right program to follow. There is no real quick solution outside of surgery. This option is usually not available to the ordinary citizen and advertisers know this. Ever talk with a physician about weight loss? They will advise you what to do but don't provide guarantees like the pill and gimmick folks do. The reason for this is the look you want to achieve is entirely within your reach. However individuals tend to not recognize this fact. Due to basic human nature we all look for the "easy way"and figure rather than follow a laid out program and exercise,popping a pill and sitting on the couch are much more achievable. If you seriously and honestly look at why individuals fail at achieving any success whether it is for weight loss or to get the toned body they want the previous statement will hold true 80% of the time. If there was a program that could combine both a doctors' advice and simple to follow instructions most people would be more inclined to follow. I personally believe that if weight loss is your primary goal there are programs that can help. If eating healthier is your goal this too can be achieved. However, what if you could combine the two and get the same result? Then you may actually stick with the program. 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However, in a few spots like here in the Desert Southwest, the warming weather starts to play tricks on Spring budding trees and plants. They think it's time to wake up when it's really not quite safe to. In my own garden, I have an old Peach Tree that produces the most wonderful almost softball size peaches. And up until a few years ago, I rarely got the opportunity to see one make it past the blossom stage. As sure as the first warm days would wake the old tree up in a display of absolute pink, so surely would a Springtime freeze bring it to an end. But then one day a few Springs back..... I had a great idea. It was a little overdue but still quite fortunate that I picked those first warm Spring days to take down and put up the Christmas lights. Because as I held those lights in my hands and looked over at that beautiful pink tree just coming into its glory, a light bulb turned on in my head. Hmmm....., are you thinking what Im thinking? I'm sure you are and it does work. From then on I've been able to get the majority of my blossoms to the point of battling birds and June bugs. However, battling the birds and June bugs will be another article altogether. While I am more comfortable to grow more fruit trees now, I find that this method still works well for me because I do only have a  few trees. I'm not sure how practical, cost effective, or easy it would be to string Christmas lights through more than a few trees. If you do ever use this method, use the old fashioned base type bulbs and not the little twinkling lights. They put off more heat. Also, if you live in an area where the climate is harsher than here in the desert, it may be helpful to place a sheet of plastic or tarp over the trees in addition to the lights. While there are other ways of protecting your trees and plants from a freeze, I just thought I would share this little bit of garden wisdom with you. Written by Steve Boulden. 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January. After the New Year, your life will return to normal. The holiday season is officially over and you will be anticipating the arrival of spring. Your lawn may not look like much. If you live in a region that sees a lot of snow, you may have been looking at a white blanket for weeks. Your grass may appear lifeless and your plants have long since bloomed in the sunshine. But there is work to be done. You will have to go outside at least once a week and walk through your property and check for problems that you will have to take care of once the warmer months have arrived. In January, you should be concerned with damage to your lawn sculptures and other decorative items. When inspecting these items, you should: Check for cracks in the foundation of concrete bird baths, sculptures, and statues Look for signs of discoloration that could be the early signs of rust. Check for water and snow damage Check for broken pieces Remove any decorative items that cannot be fixed If possible, you should wrap up these items in order to protect them from the snow and water. If you can move them to a safer place, that would also help. Lawn decorations can be expensive and in many cases, one of a kind. Protecting these items should be high on your list when getting ready for winter and also during the winter season. February In February, it is cold and the snow may still fall, but there may be more rain than in previous months. This is a good time to check your plants, shrubs, and grass for damage that you may have to correct in the spring. You should look for the following: Grass: Discoloration of grass Thatch Bald spots Thinning Sod issues While there is little that can be done until the ground becomes less frozen, you should plan to aerate the soil as soon as possible. If you have thatch, be sure that you have to the equipment to remove it. 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Condition requisite for initiation of criminal proceedings&lt;br /&gt;Cognizance is taken of an offence as soon as court competent to exercise his jurisdiction for the purposes of initiation of criminal proceedings. If in the opinion of the court to initiate judicial proceeding against the offender in respect of the offence, then it must commence the criminal procedure.  The cognizance implies the acceptance of the offence committed by the accused in light of evidence and statement produced by the complainant. The competence of court is precondition to the cognizance of offence, and if, any offence is recognizance by court not having competency, then entire proceedings are irregular and illegal. With exception the specific provisions in Cr.P.C.1898, where certain offences have been barred to be taken cognizance until mentioned specifically in penal statute.  Magistrate is empowered under section 190 to take cognizance of the offences. Cognizance of Offence by magistrate Under subsection 1 of section 190 of Cr.P.C of 1898, the district magistrate or subdivision magistrate and any other magistrate specially empowered to take cognizance of any offence, if  he receives a complaint of facts which constitute such offence or the report in writing of such facts made by any police officer or the information received from any person other than police officer or upon his own knowledge or suspicion that such offence has made committed, he will immediately take cognizance of the offence. The provision of subsection 3 of section 190 has laid  down that the a magistrate taking cognizance under sub-section (1) of an offence triable exclusively by court of session shall without recording any evidence, send the case to the court of session for trial. However, if any order has passed by magistrate whom he is not authorized by law to do that, then the order or enquiry reports shall not be binding on the Court of Session. Cognizance of the offence by court of session and high Court Under subsection 1 of 193 of Cr.P.C Court of Session shall take cognizance of any offence as a court of original jurisdiction unless the section 190, subsection (3), and under section 194 of Cr.P.C 1898 of 1898.  The High court may cognizance any offence described in Pakistan Penal Code or in any other penal code.  The section 193 impose an embargo upon  and limit the power of the Court of Session to take cognizance of any offence unless accused had been sent to Court of Session by magistrate duly empowered by penal statute. The session judge may take any view keeping in view the facts and circumstance of the case and these should be interpreted in light of penal statutes. The sections 190 and 193 are mandatory and session court is not a court of original jurisdiction and cannot entertain any direct complaint or pass any order, unless the same is forwarded to it by magistrate under section 193(3), and if done are outcome of material irregularity of court. Issue of process When the offence has recognized by court and it is in opinion of the court of trial that there is sufficient ground for proceeding. The court may issue a warrant for summons for causing the accused to be brought or to be appeared at certain time before court. The section 201 is the only section which authorizes a magistrate to issue process to the accused for purpose of summoning him to hold him accountable for charges leveled against him. Where he takes cognizance on the private complaint or on a police report or any other information or knowledge other complaint, he must proceed with existence of sufficient ground of proceeding and he has to commence proceedings against the accused by compelling his attendance before the court. There must be sufficient of grounds of proceeding does not mean complaint alone but the complaint deposition, supported by oral or documentary evidence as produced before the courts.  Only the prima facie case is required for initiated the criminal proceedings under section 204, court is not expected to go into the detail by the conducting a preliminary trial. If on the basis of evidence that have been supplied, it is adduced by complaint it can be said that there is sufficient ground for initiation of the criminal proceeding against the accused of crime . Procedure of Trial by Magistrate The sections 241 to 249 are related with trial by cases magistrate. The procedure is to be adopted in all cases instituted upon condition mentioned above. 1. Supply of statement and documents to the accused Under subsection 1 of section 141-A, in all case instituted upon police report and copies of statement of all witnesses recorded and produced under section 161 and 164 and all of the records of evidence recorded by the investigation officer in charge of police station on his first visit to the place of occurrence. It is duty of the court law to supply all copies of document to accused at free of cost not less than seven days before the commencement of the trial. The Supply of the copies of whitenesss statement recorded under section 161, Cr.P.C 1898 to be provided to accused is an essential requirement for end of justice and it is preparatory stage of trial by magistrate . What have been stated in the petition of complaint the substance of the accused his name, address, and the names of his witness and the gist of the evidence and fact and circumstances which he is likely to adduce at the trial.  It is necessary for trial court to give opportunity to the accused show cause of the allegation brought him and he must be given the affordable opportunity to defend himself . 2. Charges to be framed When the accused appears or he is brought before the magistrate for defend alleged leveled against him,   he shall be asked whether he admits that he has committed the offence with which he is charged. When the magistrate having been satisfied, one the basis some cogent evidence spelling out the ingredients of an offence is required to frame a formal charge and these charge must read in open court. The framing the charges is essential and mandatory requirement of criminal procedure.   Accused person should not be convicted straight way on the plea of guilt made by the accused. Trial Court is required to give opportunity to the accused to show cause of the allegation brought against him . 3. Conviction on admission of truth of accusation If the accused admit that he has committed the offence, his admission shall be recorded exactly in the words which have spoken by him; and if magistrate finds no sufficient evidence available he may convict accused. The consideration of the sufficient cause must be based on material evidence in hand; the magistrate may convict accused accordingly in defined statutory procedure.  The admission of guilt of accused made before the police is reversible at the discretion of the accused. The resiliency of admission of the guilt is relevant factor for court in convict of accused, but it is not sufficient ground. 4. Procedure when no such admission is made. Under the subsection 1 of section of 244 of Cr.P.C 1898 if the magistrate does not convict the accused under the proceeding section then the magistrate shall proceed to hear the complaint and record all evidence produced in support of the prosecution by state functionaries. The magistrate also has to hear the accused and record all evidence which he produces for his defense. The magistrate may issue summons or warrant to accused directing him to attend the proceeding . Accused not supplied with previous neither statements nor adequate opportunity to confront witness with previous statement. Witness not even mentioned in Challan but acquainted with facts of case can be examined as prosecution witness with permission of court. The right to cross examination is existed under section 244 of Cr.P.C 1898 as the right to defend. 5. Statement of Records before Magistrate The statement recorded under section 244 if any statement is recorded under section 164 in presence of the accused, then he must be given the reasonable opportunity to cross the statement which has made against him.  The methods of cross examination should be conducted according to the article of Qunun-e-Shahadat Order. There is no bar to power of court to record the evidence in absence of accused, if he pronounced to be absconding offender. 6. Acquittal or Conviction If any evidence provides under section 244 and statement recorded under section 164, Magistrate has found the evidence insufficient and inadequate evidence to constitute the liable for commission or omission of offence, he may acquit the accused after due deliberation of evidence that has been forwarded by complainant to proof the accused guilty, and if he found guilty, he may pass sentence order. Procedure of the trial of Cases by Session and High Court In every trial before the Court of Session, initiated upon a police report, the prosecution shall be conducted by the public prosecutor, and entire cost of the expenditure to be incurred by the state.  The option to engage any counsel rest on complainant where the private complaint lodged and complaint is satisfied with counsel. The following procedure shall be observed by High Court and Court of Session in which trial of cases by said courts. 1. Supply of documents and statement to accused In all case proceeding to be initiated upon receiving of police report or by private complaint, and copies of documents of the first information report, the police report, the statement of witnesses recorded under section 161 and 164 and the inspection not recorded by an investigation officer on his first visit to the place of occurrence and note recorded by on recoveries made should to be supplied free of cost to accused not later than seven day before the commencement of the trial , No person should not be convicted unheard in court of law and sufficient opportunity must be provided to accused to make arrangement for engagement of counsel for his defense against the charges leveled against him. In case where the cognizance of offence has made by magistrate on receiving of complainant, the documents mentioned in clause (a) and (b) of subsection 2 of section 265-C to supplied to accused. In addition to document mentioned above, what have been Stated in petition of complaint the substance of the accused, the name of his witnesses and gist of evidence which is likely to adduce at the trial should also be provided and all other the order of court issued for summoning of the accused  and also the copies of the complaint and other document supplied by complainant to court as evidence. Copies of statement recorded during investigation separately under section 161 or 172 Cr.P.C whether such person are cited as prosecution witness or not or whether supporting prosecution or defense have to supplied to the accused. 2. When charge is to be framed After perusing the police report or the complaint and all other document and statement filed for prosecution in court for prosecution of the accused, the court need to initiate the criminal prosecuting. The court need to give due deliberation to gist of information, evidence in record in hand and where sufficient grounds are available for prosecution and the trial of the accused. The police should write the charges against the accused.  The description of offence committed by the accused and these charges must fulfill the requirement of definition that is given in penal statutes. 3. Plea The charge shall be read and be made open to the accused, and he shall be given affordable opportunity irrespective of fact that he is guilty or not. He should be chance to defend the charge leveled against him.  If the accused pleads guilty, the court shall record the plea. Whatever the charge is to be read and explained to the accused in open court, he should be brought before the court of law for criminal prosecution and he shall be asked whether he pleads guilty or has any defense to make, and if the accused plead guilty. Then it is the discretion of court to convict the accused but that discretion should not to be exercised beyond the power given in penal statutes. The personal whim and caprice of the court of law is a negation of criminal justice.  The court is required to examine the prosecution evidence even if the guilty is admitted in response to the charge. The section is quite clear in interpretation that court is not all circumstances which are brought before the court; it shall have to record conviction. That description must provide basis of material evidence, the accused has been prosecuted by court.  That power given in this section aimed as to minimize the changes of wrong conviction of the accused. 4. Evidence for prosecution If the accused does not plead guilty and no sufficient and material evidence are produced of the guilt of accused,   then it is the discretion of court to convict accused. The court shall proceed to hear the complaint and take all such evidence as many are produced for his prosecution : The court shall ascertain from the public prosecutor or as the case may be, from the complaint and, the name of any person likely to be acquainted with the facts of the case and shall summon such persons to give evidence . The court shall refuse to call any witness, if it will cause delay the justice and hamper end the justice.  If the statement is given in the written form then that it shall be attached to the record . The section refers to finalizing the prosecution case whether any defense has produced before the court not, and if no defense has adduced by the accused, the court shall after examination of the accused ask the prosecution to sum up his case where accused is eligible to make a reply.   The pronouncement of judgment after its due deliberation is ultimate aim of the prosecution, but due opportunity be given to accused to defend himself. In case of the private complaint the prosecution of the case has to be conducted by the private counsel of the accused not by state prosecutors. It is entirely discretion of the public prosecutor what witness shall be examined. 5. Acquittal or Conviction If the court has found the accused not guilty having the record in hand, and after due interpretation of law in given circumstances, he shall order for acquittal of accused against the charges. The section has vested power to the court to quit the accused at any stage when he found be beyond the shadow of doubt not guilty of any offense committed.  The likelihood of suspicion always favors the accused and this power is limited to the jurisdiction when the trial court found that beyond the shadow of doubt.  If the court has found material irregularity in evidence either recording or production of evidence and there is no direct connection of the accused with the offence alleged, the court may order the acquittal of accused. Summary Trials The magistrate of first class or any bench of magistrate specially has been empowered by provincial government may try in summary way all or any of the following offences mentioned clauses (a)  to (m) of subsection 1 of 260. Summary It is here concluded that magistrate, session and high court can only initiate the criminal after cognizance of offences. The both magistrate and session court have their original jurisdiction to try offences as have been mentioned in Criminal procedure code. Initiation of criminal proceeding start with issue of warrants of accused and after his appearance before courts, he is provided ample opportunity to defend himself against the framed charges. If he pleads guilty after through examination of record in hand, the criminal court can pass order of conviction or acquittal of accused. The writer is an advocate of High Court and practicing immigration and corporate laws in Pakistan since September 2001. 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I was not going to have help this time, so it had to be something I would understand, stick with and love, unlike the parenting style I choose with my older daughter. I had no idea about Attachment Parenting. I did not know there was a name for how I instinctively parented my son. I just followed heart. I was steadfast in my resolve to breastfeed my son. I sought so much help in this. I had issues, just like many other first time nursing mommas. From problems with to much milk, to problems with the pace that my milk did flow as well. We struggled, but it was a struggle that really made me feel good, like I was really doing the best thing possible for myself and my child. We eventually "got it" and it was/is the best thing in the world for both of us! Then while at a LLL Meeting someone was wearing a ring sling. I thought it was amazing to be able to hold your baby AND get something done! So I bought one. 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Faculty and the strategies/tools that they use to instruct their students are two areas that should be examined. The nuts and bolts of a community college are the faculty and their methods of instruction. As foundations to any school, they play an important role in community colleges across the nation. &lt;br /&gt;The profession of teaching produces different types of people. The community college faculty member is an individual, who rarely writes for publication. This is just one of many differences between university and community college faculty. Studies reveal that community college faculty members are willing to endure the displeasure of the workplace, in order to help others become educated. Todays community college has an expanding enrollment and low academic achievement. Faculty members are given the task of working with increase class size, along with diverse levels of academic success. Even with little control of these influences, the community college staff is resolved to provide an education to everyone. Many community college faculty members hold a masters degree or an expanded work experience in a specific field. When asked, Why do you work at a community college?  Most would respond that they love to teach. Enjoying a subject or certain content area is something that community college faculty members share with their students on a daily basis. When it comes to earning a doctoral degree, a majority of community college staff members dont hold one. It is an unspoken belief among community college staff that doctoral degrees produce researchers, not educators. However, faculty members do continue to gain knowledge in their field, either through additional classes or actual work experience. This fact brings to light an interesting phenomenon. In most educational institutions in America, instructors are full time employees. However, in community colleges, the number of part time employees has increased each year. The main reason for the expanding numbers of part time employees is money. Community college budgets have gradually shrunk. Part time employees dont cost the colleges as much as full time faculty and they can be dismissed and employed quickly. There are other benefits. These part time faculty members usually continue to work elsewhere, usually in a position in which they are teaching. This direct link to the real world provides students the opportunity to learn current skills and knowledge. The connection with real life situations and future workplace environments has been the hallmark of community colleges. Guiding students into a profession or establishing a pathway for continued education has been its goal. During the past decade or more, technology has been a great resource for making these connections. Technology continues to be used in a numerous ways, as a tool for enhancing teaching or as a means of instruction. It has become a powerful instrument on community college campuses. Today, students are able to take courses through a variety of forms of media, such as the Internet, satellite T.V., and phone. This has given students the flexibility that is sometimes needed, in order to pursue a degree. Faculty members have also discovered that different technologies are the ideal means to present a concept in class. Students are given an opportunity to work with real-life technologies that will prepare them for the next step in their career. There are questions that still lie ahead.  What will community colleges look like in the future?  Will community college faculty continue to have the same demands of large classes and diverse knowledge levels?  What new technologies will be developed to help instruction and faculty?  All of these questions are wonderful to ponder. Amy Chapman writes for http://www.college-search.us, a tool designed to help students find the right college or school. She also writes for http://www.weblearner.com and http://www.distancelearner.com, sites designed to help students select and succeed in a distance learning environment. 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People use them to communicate with the world at large, political candidates use them to spread their message, even companies have started using them for advertising.  In the end though, these are just another medium for an age-old practice.  Keeping a journal. Why should you keep a journal?  Well it lets you get things out that you may have difficulty saying to other people.  Some people find it cathartic to be able to write things out as they happen, or shortly after the fact.  Other times, it can serve as a log of how you feel when things happen, which can be especially useful if you have problems remembering emotions (that can sometimes be a side-effect of depression).  This way you can reference it later and find things that you want to point out to a therapist. What kind of journal should you keep?  This depends on you.  Some people find the feel of pen on paper comforting and prefer that kind of journal.  If you lose it, however, then it is gone.  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Raymond Rock of Fort Myers, Florida is cofounder and principal teacher at the       Southwest Florida Insight Center, http://www.SouthwestFloridaInsightCenter.com His twenty-eight years of meditation experience has taken him across four continents, including two stopovers in Thailand where he practiced in the remote northeast forests as an ordained Theravada Buddhist monk. His book, A Year to Enlightenment (Career Press/New Page Books) is now available at major bookstores and online retailers.  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Now it's time to go to work and plan the wedding of your dreams. With a little preparation (and a sense of Humor!) there is no need to act like a bridezilla. Here is a checklist to help you keep your sanity. 9-12 Months before the wedding  Announce your engagement. Plan what type of wedding you want- formal, informal, day or evening, number of guests Choose a wedding date. Determine your budget- Discuss who is responsible for what expenses before making any plans. You should include your parents and future in-laws in this discussion. Remember to treat them with respect. Any money they provide is a gift! Make guest list - Don't forget to include your parents and future in-laws in this discussion. Speak to officiant- Priest, Minister, Rabbi, Justice of the Peace etc. Reserve your ceremony and Reception Sites.6-9 Months Before Wedding Select Bridal Gown Choose your attendants- Maid/Matron of Honor, Best Man, Bridesmaids, Ushers, Flowergirls, and Ring Bearer Choose a Photographer Select bridesmaids dresses &amp; accessories (Remember to be Kind and listen to their suggestions and concerns). Select a caterer (if needed) Hire a band or DJ Book your florist4-5 Months Before Wedding Schedule fittings for yourself and attendants (don't forget your flower-girl) Reserve any rental items needed for ceremony and reception Finalize guest list Order Stationery - wedding invitations, thank you notes, and wedding programs Address invitations or hire a professional calligrapher Plan rehearsal dinner - set date, time and location. (This dinner is usually given by the grooms' parents.) Arrange for accommodations for out-of-town guests. Start planning honeymoon (Groom usually makes these arrangements after you BOTH decide where to go.) Don't forget to get any passports or travel documents you may need. Register for gifts. Purchase shoes and accessories (Remember to break your shoes in before the wedding)2-3 Months Before Wedding Order wedding cake Order party favors Order all necessary decorations Book all transportation for wedding day (if necessary) Buy wedding rings Visit lawyer to write any necessary wills or prenuptial agreements 5-8 Weeks Before Wedding Purchase gifts for wedding attendants Mail invitations (A map to assist your guests in finding the ceremony and reception sites is a nice idea). Visit hairstylist to determine what style you want for your hair. (Hint: Never change haircolor or change your style right before your wedding. Any changes should be made at least 3-4 weeks in advance). Have a formal wedding portrait taken Send wedding announcements to newspapers (if necessary) Change name and address on driver's license, social security cards, insurance policies, and bank accounts Reserve wedding attire for groom, ushers, ring bearer (Usually done by the groom). Mail invitations to rehearsal dinner (if necessary) Obtain marriage license Get blood tests if necessary in your state Plan a bridesmaid luncheon 2-4 Weeks Before Wedding Confirm ceremony details with officiant Arrange final fittings for your gown and bridesmaids dresses Make final floral selections Finalize rehearsal dinner plans Confirm details with all service providers - It is a good idea to give them a written list of your wedding day timeline. Contact guests who have not yet responded to your invitation Pick up wedding rings Meet with your photographer to discuss special photos you want taken. Meet with your DJ or band to confirm the music you want played Remind all attendants (male &amp; female) when to pick up their wedding attire. Purchase any special accessories or make-up you want your attendants to wear. Determine ceremony seating for any special guests (give the list to the ushers). Plan reception seating-write names on place cards.Hold On....Your Almost Done! Last Week Pick up wedding attire Figure final guest count and notify cater Arrange for "get-a-way" car from the reception Review the schedule of events and last minute arrangements with all service providers. Confirm honeymoon reservations Pack for your honeymoonTake a Breath.....It's Finally Here....Your Wedding Day!!!! Give rings to the best man and maid of honor (If no ring Bearer) Give the best man money to pay the officiant after the ceremony Relax and have fun!!! All your hard work and planning has paid off. Jasmine Macdonald is a web designer of several wedding websites:  http://www.fun.createswebsites.com, and http://windsor.weddingwindow.com. You can visit her daily wedding blog at: http://funweddings.blogspot.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jasmine_Macdonald http://EzineArticles.com/?Wedding-Planning-Timeline-Checklist&amp;id=269667 &lt;a href="http://www.cbes.hcc.edu.tw/english_site/moodle/user/view.php?id=95&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien off&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://consult.management.md/user/view.php?id=45&amp;course=1"&gt;the drug ambien&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://bss.ecacs16.ab.ca/courses/user/view.php?id=1146&amp;course=1"&gt;zolpidem urine drug test&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://finnet.itek.norut.no/user/view.php?id=1174&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien hallucinations&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/1169064693701083123-7117556335222363059?l=edmundssaman.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1169064693701083123/posts/default/7117556335222363059'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1169064693701083123/posts/default/7117556335222363059'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://edmundssaman.blogspot.com/2008/03/wedding-planning-timeline-checklist.html' title='Wedding Planning Timeline Checklist'/><author><name>edmundssaman</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04645617841197827642</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-1169064693701083123.post-1134740021994704944</id><published>2008-03-14T05:15:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-03-14T05:15:57.081-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Frustrated With Online Dating? Nobody Checkin' You Out?</title><content type='html'>By Jennifer L. Hunt If you want to meet someone online, theres one thing that youll definitely want to do - post a good, recent, smiling photo of yourself. If you can post more than one, even better! Why upload your photo? A Picture Is Worth 1000 Emails. Statistics have consistently shown that profiles with photos get a minimum of 10 times more looks. Many (actually most) people only search for profiles with photos. (Admit it. You do it too.) That means that if you dont have a photo, people are not going to look at your profile. You might as well delete it, close out you account on Match.com, and head to you favorite bar. I understand that you may be a little afraid to post your picture on the internet , but it will be very difficult to meet anyone worthwhile online without one. Think about it. Put yourself in someone elses place. Would you contact someone without a photo? When you search, dont you want to see people with pictures? The old saying that a picture is worth a 1000 words still applies. Your age, height, and hobbies may sound cool, but is that enough to pay cold hard cash to contact you? Even if someone does contact you, the first thing theyll want to know is what you look like . Also, many people dont really trust the internet and may feel that youre hiding something if you dont post a photo - like your spouse and kids. They may assume youre cheating on your partner or even that youre a criminal. Your photo makes you real. It gives you an identity. With online dating, your photo can create a spark or chemistry that mere words cannot. Remember, most dating sites charge money to communicate with someone, so making that step to contact you or to respond to your message involves a bit of commitment, and not having a picture is just one more reason not to do it. Just like updating your profile frequently, posting a photo will often get you placed at the top of the search results - above members without photos . Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. One reason you might not post a photo is because you think youre ugly, or fat, or unattractive in some way. First of all, youre probably wrong. Dont worry about how you look. Youll have to show yourself eventually! Even the best looking people look ugly when they dont smile. So smile! If youre not conventionally attractive, a confident, genuine smile can only do you good. There are lots of techniques to make sure your photo is the best it can be. You can crop or otherwise enhance you photo to make sure that your best side shows through. Most digital cameras come with free software that will help you do basic photo editing. Even if you use a 35mm camera and take to the store for development, most film developers offer the option of a digital CD of your pictures. Tips for Winning Photos Use a recent photo . Even if you looked better when you were 20 pounds lighter and five years younger, the moment your date sees you in real life, theyll realize that you have lied to them. Yes LIED! Thats how the other person will perceive it. Use a good camera. Even though most cell phones these days take photos, they often turn out fuzzy or dim. If you dont have a good camera, get creative. Ask a friend to take your picture or go to photographer and have a professional photo taken (Isnt it worth it to invest in a professional photo if it brings you your dream partner?). Head shots are best - we want to see your face. Really! Your picture should be fun, sexy, and interesting - not a mug shot and not pornographic either (unless you on an adult site, like AdultFriendFinder, that encourages that sort of photo). Many people, however, are turned off by overly sexy photos. DONT post a photo of you and your ex or a photo where your ex has been cut out or colored out. This implies that you have no pictures of yourself where there isnt some other person attached to you. It also implies that people are disposable to you - not good! Avoid posting photos with your kids. I know theyre important to you (I love mine unconditionally), but giving them too much prominence in your profile leads others to think youre looking for a replacement dad or mom, rather than a partner for yourself. Mention them in the profile and then send pictures if your prospect expresses interest. Having said that, if youre looking for a replacement mom or dad - be honest about that too and save yourself the grief and heartache later on. Need A Professional Quality Digital Photo? Here are two websites that will take your picture for you. I was amazed by what these guys can do and highly recommend them. LookBetterOnline - Professional Internet Dating Photographers DatingHeadshots - Internet Dating Headshots Wait.  Get more great articles like this one at http://www.AskDanAndJennifer.com. Ask Dan and Jennifer your most pressing questions on Dating, Relationships, Love, and Sex, and take a sneak peak at what others are asking. Subscribe to AskDanAndJennifer.com today! You'll get the latest dating, relationship, love, and sex content sent straight to your email inbox, including tons of free downloads like Michael Webb's eBook, "101 Romantic Ideas". Hurry, you don't want to miss out. Copyright 2007, AskDanAndJennifer.com, "Dating, Relationships, Love, and Sex - Get Your Questions Answered!"  All rights reserved. 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Nobody Checkin&apos; You Out?'/><author><name>edmundssaman</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04645617841197827642</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-1169064693701083123.post-1099148180308574643</id><published>2008-03-12T14:57:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-03-12T14:57:20.076-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Manifesting Your Life With Quantum Physics</title><content type='html'>By Jacqueline Cimini Your first reaction to the title of this article is: What? prepare to be enlightened. Basically, the Holographic Projector Room is a room equipped with quantum physics devices invented by Dr. Fred Bell. The devices are actually called Andromedan Holographic Projectors, and employ scalar wave technology. Lets backtrack just a bit, with a brief explanation of quantum physics. Basically, quantum physicists view objects as both particles and waves, and use the term wave function instead of any precise value for the objects attributes, thereby viewing the object as a wave of probability, which can change (in a wavelike manner) at any number of different frequencies. If that what? came back, consider this: when an object is viewed, it always occurs as we expect it. It performs a quantum jump, transforming from a range of vibrating possibilities, into a single, observable (and expected) function. If you are familiar with Schodingers cat (a cat placed in a closed box might only exist when you look in the box, and disappears to another place when you are not looking), you are getting close to quantum explanations. Of course, cat-people understand that cats exist outside of our known universe! The mind-blowing part of this quantum physics stuff is too much fun to fit in one worldmainly: YOU, the Observer, create Reality by what you expect. Now, if that is true, that means you create your own Realityso isnt it a good idea to start really thinking about that? Think about what Quantum Physics might really be: the Science of Manifestation. You might know that for something to be scientifically proven, it must be verifiable and reproduciblewhich brings me to the reason for this article. Being a person who really loves interesting new experiences, I had to put together my own room utilizing the projectors (of course). Being scientifically minded, I also had to conduct a study: The Effect of Scalar Technology on Consciousness. The study was on 12 people and a dog (the dog proved to be the Enlightened Being in the group) and consisted of one 15-minute session in the room, weekly, for eight weeks. Several parameters were measured: radiation levels, blood pressure, pulse, happiness, resonant field levels, and several other things. As in most studies, everyone was treated the same, and every variable that could be controlled was taken care of. The astounding findings are these: EVERY PARTICIPANT IMPROVED, ACROSS ALL PARAMETERS! The dog enjoyed it also, and was very happy the humans finally understood doghood better. The scientist was amazed to find (with the resonant field imaging detector) that the frequencies in the room changed according to what the person in the room asked to bring into manifestation. Wow! said the scientist (me),  so thats how it works!Having a light-bulb over the head moment, I realized so many amazing things at once, that I am unable to convey even 1/1000th at presentIll be working on these concepts for the rest of my life. What I did not know about using scalar technology is this: it worksfast. What does this mean for you? It means you start remembering how to manifest joyfully, and you remember YOU are responsible for your creation. In other words, using the projector room puts you in touch with who you really are, easily. No sweat, no muss, no fuss; just results. So, are you wondering just what is a scalar device? Perhaps a description of the Andromedan Holographic Projector is in order: In careful study of the Projector as viewed from the front, you'll notice a de-spiraling pattern that collapses into an infinity pattern.These space penetrating design patterns, in turn, create two scalar fields that collapse into themselves.This creates a doorway into the holographic structure of the universe.The two three-sided pyramids move the energy, starting with the mental plane, following energies through the other six planes simultaneously.This creates a merger of consciousness and the holographic nature of space and time In order to enter an infinite number of dimensions within our Eighth Parallel Universe (recommended reading: "Rays of Truth-Crystals of Light" by Dr. Fred Bell for more information), we need to have a key to open the door.That is what the projector does.When the projector opens these doors, the world will begin to feel the subtle holographic changes that will instantaneously rearrange everything, as we know it today. The first thing that will happen when wearing a Projector is your personal Universe will change.Unlike the Nuclear Receptor, which allows your body to process negative energies, the Projector removes negative energies before they were created in the first place. Therefore, not only did they not ever reach you; any effect they could have had is gone!(Courtesy Dr.Fred Bell) Dr. Bell has been a Pleiadian and Andromedan contactee for a good many years, and has been the recipient of many interesting quantum physics designs.&lt;br /&gt;It might help to note here that Dr. Bell is also a physicist who, at age 14, was not only working at the University of Michigan on nuclear energy projects, but was also inducted into the U.S. government's project called M. K. Ultra. The Andromedan Holographic Projectors are a project that Dr. Bell developed in the last few years. Since placing a set of the projectors in his own home, Dr. Bell has had a Star gate open up right in his living room. In fact, during a documentary that was being filmed in that living room, the Star gate opened spontaneously (and was filmed for all posterity)! When the Star gate opens, one is able to notice a dimensional distortionkind of like a disturbance on the surface of water, but with light. To say this is interesting is obvious; to experience being IN it is something hard to describe. The most common reaction is a sort of dizzy feeling, along with a profound peaceful excitation. At the least, it is a very relaxing experience. At the Natural Resonance Clinic, in Sedona, Arizona (the Arizona distributor for the projectors and other Dr.Bell products), you can experience the projectors for yourself. The clinic Holographic room is set up in a general healing configuration (not the Star gate pattern), which has resulted in very quick changes for most people. Shall I mention the sighting of various inter-dimensional beings by those who have psychic vision? Many anomalies such as dimensional warping have also been noted in the room, as well as perceived time changes. During the research study, there were days that the room was hoppin!, so much so that those of us outside the room felt Beings inside the room touching and calling to us. Now, before you run off screaming about demons and such, let me assure you that other devices protect the office. These devices are necessary due to the tendency of energies to increase together: if you increase the positive energies, you automatically increase the negative. What might you do with this increase of positive energy; could you send it in a direction that might bring your desires to you quicker? Yes, you could indeed help yourself; you might even call it increasing your good luck. Further studies are planned. In the meantime, you can have the unique experience in the beam at the clinic, at 6050 hwy 179, Ste.5, Sedona, AZ 86351. Call (928)284-0906 for further information. 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In fact, salsa, the condiment, not the dance, has been around for centuries and can be traced back to the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas of present-day Mexico. In the United States, salsa, which means "sauce" in Spanish, has outsold ketchup since the 1990's. And there are just as many variations of salsa, if not more, as there are ways to make a good spaghetti sauce. For example, most American salsas contain tomato. But the tomato in a homemade salsa can be fresh and raw, cooked or even tomato paste. It's up to the maker. (Originally salsas from Mexico didn't contain tomatoes and mainly used chiles, tomatillos and ricado, a blend of spices.) Although hot peppers predominate, salsas can also be spiced up with ingredients such as cilantro, cumin and oregano. Some folks even add garlic to their salsas. Beans are another healthy variation to the salsa mix. Black beans tend to be the bean of choice for salsa makers because of their texture and taste. They are low in fat and also contain protein and fiber. A final advantage to beans: they "mellow out" the heat from the peppers added to salsas, particularly hotter chile peppers such as habanero, serrano or even jalapeno. Sweet salsa ingredients can include mango, passion fruit, papaya, raspberries, as well as lemon, lime, orange and chiles. Some people add plantains or even nuts. Pretty much any fresh sauce can be a salsa. The major traditional types of salsa include: salsa cruda, picante, salsa fresca, salsa rojo and salsa verde. Salsa cruda means uncooked and is made from finely chopped uncooked ingredients such as raw tomato, hot chiles, peppers, onion and cilantro. Picante means "hot and spicy," and is usually just a thinner sauce than your typical salsa cruda. Salsa fresca means "fresh sauce" and is your typical American salsa. It's usually a mixture of chopped tomatoes, chiles and onions. Salsa rojo literally means "red sauce" and its foundation is the tomato. Salsa verde means "green sauce" and it is typically made from tomatillos, which are green. (For the record, tomatillo is not a tomato, in spite of its name, but instead is a reportedly a relative of the gooseberry. It is a tart, green fruit with a papery husk. It resembles a green, unripe tomato in appearance.) Our offerings at Cosmic Chile show how many different kinds of salsa exist. Offerings range from a traditional salsa like Jose Goldstein's XXX Garlic, made out of habanero peppers and plenty of fresh garlic, to something more exotic like Thai Jungle Salsa, which contains three types of thai chiles, lemon and soy sauce. Salsa is not only fun, it's healthy. Their major ingredients are vegetables which are low in calories, rich in vitamins and are low fat. They are simple to prepare and an easy way to dress up grilled chicken, fish, meat or pork for a quick meal during the week. Salsa is also a great snack when paired with chips. 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An abdominal contraction does almost nothing to battle the unwanted stomach  due to the fact that a resistance exercise, such as the sit-up does almost nothing as a means of losing fat.  Doing sit-ups as a means of slimming your waistline is as silly and comparable to doing bicep curls in hopes to create skinner arms.  It just isnt the case so use common sense. There is no such thing as targeted weight loss. Working a particular bodily area in order to target fat stores is another myth.  The body and its means of storing fat, does so in a uniform fashion.  That is, a pound of fat, when gained is spread uniformly around all parts of the body.  A bit in the face, some on the stomach, some on the ankles and so-on.  When we lose weight it comes off in an identical fashion.  That is, we have no control over where the fat is lost on our bodies. I am commonly asked a question by  some of my female clients and that is how do I lose the fat form behind my arms?.  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Ive heard those words so many times in the last decade, its becoming routine for Doctors to blame everything on it. Have you  been listening to the News, the talk shows, the media, and other people lately.  Its pathetic.  I am not a doctor, or scientist of any kind.  I am just an ordinary man just listening.  I guess that would make me a shrink, right?  Nope, I not that either. Now, I grew up in a house where mother took prescription drugs by the handfuls.  She had 3 doctors, 2 or 3 pharmacist, and naturally she smoked 3 packs of cigarettes per day. Some doctors gave her uppers while some gave her downers.  Some gave her in-between-ers.  No, that was a joke.  She took diet pills and she took blood pressure pills.  She had asthma and bronchitis.   If you read any of my stories in the past, you know the doctor told her that she needed to start smoking to build her lung up since one of them was taken out.  I dont need to go into that here. You wonder where I am going.  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The recent government decision to allow state-sanctioned civil partnerships for same sex couples whilst, in my opinion at least, a long overdue step forward in terms of sexual equality, stops some way short of actual marriage. Nevertheless, many gay and lesbian couples are treating the civil partnership as the equivalent of marriage, adopting such traditional wedding trappings as exchange of vows, blessing ceremonies and lavish receptions. At present, huge numbers of couples are taking advantage of this law, in part due to its relative newness as many have been together for years simply awaiting their chance to legally validate their union and still more are determined to take advantage of this hard-won recognition of their rights. Of course, given that the government distinguish a civil partnership from a marriage proper, the legal enshrinement of same sex coupledom will not have a direct effect on the official marriage statistics, yet it is a truism that gay and lesbian social groups often lead the pack in terms of social trends, be that in fashion, spending or lifestyle.  The high number of gay celebrities taking advantage of their new legal freedoms, together with the ongoing media debate over the nature of marriage in light of this ruling, has thrust the issue of marriage into the public consciousness in unprecedented fashion, and it is no great leap of faith to imagine that this could lead an upswing in the number of traditional marriages, at least in the short term. Croydon J Hounslow works for a UK online dating site. 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Here are some largemouth bass fishing tips that should come in handy the next time you are ready to do a little angling. (1) Worms or tubes bought in bulk could get smelly, even outside of the bag they're stored in. You should seal these worms in smaller vacuum sealer bags like those you purchase for food storage. Keeps the largemouth bass bait airtight and fresh, so they can be stored anywhere for any length of time. (2) Fish seem to gain leverage with hard baits such as top waters, jerk baits or crank baits and can easily throw them. One solution to this is to add a split ring, putting it between the ring that is already there and the hook. This reduces the fishs leverage, which puts a greater number of fish in the live well. (3) Begin a fishing excursion before you ever reach the water. Largemouth fishing tips include formulating a plan. After executing the plan for a few hours, decide how it's working and if it's not go to plan "B". (4) Are those largemouths not cooperating? Switch to a bait you have confidence in. (5) Change fishing spots, even if you have a favorite, be sure to try new spots often. (6) You should also be willing to study a lake map and consider the season and current weather conditions even if you are fishing on a very familiar lake. You may have missed a great fishing spot. (7) Use a personal computer to discern lake levels, weather forecasts, and wind and wave conditions. (8) Be willing to change your game plan. Pay attention to your instincts. (9) Don't get ahead of yourself and set the hook as soon as you see the strike. You need to feel the fish. (10) When the largemouth short strikes behind top water bait and you don't connect you should not give up. Cast a different bait very quickly. (11) If you have been using larger lures and you have experienced only a few nonproductive bites it may be time to try something smaller. (12) Remember to take into consideration the root system when fishing a stump. The root systems may hold more fish than the main part of the stump. Now that you have these largemouth bass fishing tips, head for the water and bring in a big one. 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I have no faith in myself, or the decisions I make for myself and my kids. How do I get myself and my two teenagers out from under his control?  With no money and no confidence, Id like some insight into what I can do? Most weeks, I receive emails of this type, the gist of which is: how do I get out, when I dont know where to go, what to do and feel utterly devoid of resources? What do you do when know you need to bring about huge changes in your life and the mere thought is enough to paralyse you? Mike Dooley, of whom more in a moment, famously said: You do what you can, from where you are, with what you have.  And you trust.  You start to trust in the nature of change. You may have reached the limits of what you know you can do, but that doesnt mean you have come anywhere near the limits of what is possible.  Not by a long chalk. If nothing changes, nothing changes may be a truism, but it bears thinking about.  Not least, because the opposite is equally true: If something changes, even something small, everything changes.  Any change destabilizes the existing situation, albeit piecemeal, in ways that you might not even register at first. So suppose youre in this place where you feel paralysed and devoid of resources?  You still do what you can, from where you are, with what you have. First of all, you honour your own courage and awareness, because you know what you want to do, despite all the brainwashing.  There is something incredibly resilient inside you that will not give up and die despite all you have been through. &lt;br /&gt;Every thought, every hope and dream you entertain, however fleetingly, of something better is a seed that will grow.  The root system is already strong and vigorous. Then you start to do whatever you can, from where you are.  One thing I assume you have, if you are reading this at all, is access to a computer.  By signing up to http://www.tut.com/mmm.shtml, 5 days a week you can receive a FREE, inspirational, personalized message from the Universe (aka Mike Dooley). Brief messages like this one: "There's ALWAYS a way, Annie. Though chances are, it's not the one that first comes to mind. Tallyho, The Universe" take barely a minute to read, but cannot fail to raise your spirits and a smile. Mike Dooley has, clearly, experienced the dark night of the soul  to put it poetically.  His message is guaranteed to give a lift to anyone else who is there, regardless of the circumstances that cast them into that dark night. Next you continue to seek out the support you need, both from sources like "The Woman You Want To Be" ezine and from whatever groups in the real world are available to you. One thing that always strikes me when working with an abused woman for the first time, is the sense of relief and reassurance she gets from discovering that she is not the only one.  Not only does she realise that it isnt her fault, but she can enter into a society of her peers, with no lies, no cover-ups and no shame. There is something incredibly powerful about sharing with other women  who do understand  her partners bad behaviours.  And discovering that they can almost finish each others sentences and stories.  Because abusive men all appear, at some point, to have attended Abusive Man School, where they learned the same threats, insults, gestures, temper tantrums, sulks and excuses. What these women have been through can never be termed funny.  Still they start to see their partners temper tantrums for what they are  and they laugh at the snit fits. That laughter comes from an extraordinarily profound courage and breaks the bonds that locked them into their partners moods.  Its not a solution, but it does mark a big step forward.  That laughter enables them to connect honestly with other people once again.  So they start to break out of the isolation their partner imposed on them. Beyond that, I always urge women to find 10 things to celebrate in their day, and to celebrate them last thing at night, before they go to sleep.  Again, you start from where you are with what you have.  You may celebrate something your child, or a friend, has said to you.  You may celebrate having a roof over your head, or enough food to eat, or the sunshine, the beauty of a flower, a childs smile.  The choice is yours. Time and again, when I say this to women who are in the depths of despair, they initially assume I must be a cross between Pollyanna and a moron.  And when they start to practise this, they are amazed at what a shift it brings about in their feelings about themselves and the world It wont turn an abusive partner into a nice guy, any more than Danny De Vito can turn into Brad Pitt, but it will start the process of restoring joy and confidence to your life. Once your joy and confidence start to revive so to will your intuition and your sense of empowerment. At that point, with your sense of your self and your gifts, qualities and resources in place, you will have faith in your ability to make good decisions.   You will be able to get out successfully and create a better life for yourself and your children. Start the process of getting out by doing what you can, from where you are, with what you have; and trust.  No need to worry about how it will pan out; the results will amaze and delight you.  Just trust, commit and watch it unfold. (C) 2006 Annie Kaszina Annie Kaszina Ph D, is a coach and writer who has helped hundreds of women to rebuild their confidence and their life after an abusive relationship. Annie is the author of "The Woman You Want To Be". This ebook will teach you how you can love yourself first, so that you can create strong self-belief and build the fulfilling future you're looking for on firm foundations. 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Unlike the meager benefits available as workers' compensation, injured workers have the potential of recovering substantial verdicts and settlements in their third party cases.  Damages for pain and suffering are available and juries often render verdicts in seven figures for such noneconomic damages.  In extraordinary cases, punitive damages may also be recoverable.  Of course, workers who prove their cases to the satisfaction of juries are also entitled to past and future medical expenses, as well as past and future lost wages or lost earning capacity.  It is therefore not surprising that meritorious third party toxic injury cases often settle in six and seven figures. Not all toxic injury cases are worth seven figures.  A workers' damages are reduced by his own proportionate fault and that of his employer.  If the worker got leukemia from occupational exposure to benzene, but most of his benzene exposure came from smoking cigarettes, the worker would only be entitled to that percentage of his damages attributable to the percentage of his occupational benzene exposure.  However, in practice juries these days rarely find in favor of a worker whose cancer can be attributed even in part to smoking, alcohol, or recreational drugs.  Equally problematic is the case of the worker whose occupational disease was primarily caused by an employer's gross negligence.  In such cases, the worker may, however, have a meritorious serious and wilful claim in workers' compensation.  Regarding S&amp;W claims, if the worker has a decent third party case, you should not file a S&amp;W claim against the employer, because it can be introduced as evidence against the worker in the third party case.  If the jury's verdict is for the plaintiff for $1 million, but the jury finds that the employer was 95% at fault for causing the worker's injuries, the worker only recovers $50,000.  So carefully consider whether you should file that S&amp;W claim! Since so many workers suffer from occupational diseases and toxic injury cases can result in large settlements and verdicts, why haven't you heard all that much about these cases?  With the exception of asbestos-related disease, few law firms litigate such cases on a third party basis, for several reasons.  The cases are extremely complex and difficult, primarily because the third party attorney must not only prove that the defendant was negligent or sold a defective chemical product, but that exposure to the chemical actually caused the worker's disease.  It can be very difficult to prove that a worker's cancer occurring thirty or more years after occupational exposure to a chemical was caused by that chemical. Proving causation in toxic injury cases can also be very costly.  Costs in these cases typically run into six figures.  Why?  Many experts are necessary: a pathologist (to accurately diagnose the disease), a toxicologist (to explain the toxic effects of the chemical), an industrial hygienist (to quantify the worker's exposure to the chemical), a chemical engineer (to establish that the chemical is a defective product), an epidemiologist (to testify that workers exposed to the chemical develop the disease the plaintiff has at a significantly greater rate than those not exposed), an occupational medicine physician or medical toxicologist (to opine that exposure to the chemical caused the worker's disease based upon all the evidence and by ruling out alternative causes), a life care planner (to determine the cost of the worker's medical care), and an economist (to determine lost wages, lost home services, and to reduce the future losses to present value). Given the difficulty of proving the case, the specialized knowledge of science and medicine required, the problem of employer and worker comparative fault, and the huge costs of bringing the case, few firms choose to litigate toxic injury cases (except for asbestos cases).  For these reasons, don't expect the usual one-third referral fee for such cases.  Most firms that litigate toxic injury cases will pay referral fees between 15% and 25% after deduction of costs. Raphael Metzger is an attorney for The Metzger Law Group, representing individuals who have been seriously harmed by toxic chemicals or benzene exposure in California.  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You can create and neat and tidy look by laying the mulch in a circle under trees and then using edging such as bricks or slabs.  Because grass cannot generally grow under trees and shrubs, laying mulch can give you much nicer look as well as preventing the growth of horrible weeds, reduces water evaporation and protects the soil. You can also use bark mulch in the same way in your gardens. By putting it along the soil, around the roots of your plants, you are going to insure that you will see quite a difference in not only how your plants grow and look, but the overall appearance of your garden as a whole. Remember that when you are using bark mulch you should be looking for mulch that is organic and does not have any chemicals in it, because the chemicals might hurt your soil or your plants. It is always best to buy natural bark mulch. George Kerr enjoys spending lots of time in the garden, for more helpful hints and tips on Gardening and Home Improvement visit his website Finer Living. 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The basic idea behind PMI is simple. When a home buyer buys a house with less than 20% of the homes value as a down payment, the mortgage lender assumes a larger risk. In most cases, the lender will require that the buyer  thats you  purchase private mortgage insurance that will pay off your mortgage if you default on it. Because PMI is an added expense for the consumer, the federal government has a number of regulations regarding PMI. There are specific rules that mortgage lenders must follow if you signed (or will sign) a mortgage after July 29, 1999. Thats when The Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (HPA) went into effect. In addition, many states have their own laws regarding private mortgage insurance that are designed to protect homeowners and save them money. Like many other things about buying a new home, the rules surrounding private mortgage insurance can be confusing. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about PMI to help make it a little clearer. Who has to pay PMI? &lt;br /&gt;Most lenders require private mortgage insurance from home buyers who put down less than 20% of the total value of their home  or conversely, who borrow more than 80% of the total value of their home. This isnt a hard and fast rule, though. Many lenders are loosening their requirements for PMI to buyers with good credit, or who meet other requirements. How much does PMI cost? &lt;br /&gt;Usually, the premiums on private mortgage insurance are about .5 percent of your loan total. If you take out a mortgage for $100,000, the PMI premium for the first year will be around $500. On a $200,000 mortgage, youll pay about $1,000 for the first years premium. Usually, your premiums will be lower each year, since its based on the amount that you owe on your mortgage. When do I have to pay the PMI premiums? &lt;br /&gt;Most lenders require that you pay the first years premium at closing, so dont forget to add it in when youre figuring out your closing costs. For subsequent years, youll pay it along with your monthly mortgage payment. Do I have to pay for PMI until my mortgage is paid off? &lt;br /&gt;No. The length of time you have to maintain PMI varies from state to state and lender to lender, but you can generally cancel your PMI when you have between 20% and 25% equity in your home. The actual PMI percentage depends on the default mortgage rate in your state. There are usually other requirements as well, such as no late payments in the year before you request cancellation, and no other mortgages or liens against your property. How do I cancel my PMI? &lt;br /&gt;Under the provisions of the HPA, your lender must automatically terminate your PMI when youve paid down your mortgage to 78% of the original purchase price or the appraised value of your home when you bought it, whichever is less, as long as your mortgage payments are current when you reach 78%. If the mortgage was considered a high risk loan, it can be when you reach 77%. What does my mortgage lender have to tell me? &lt;br /&gt;When you close on your house, you must be informed of: &lt;br /&gt;- the date that you can request cancellation of PMI &lt;br /&gt;- when your PMI will be automatically terminated Once a year, you must be informed of: &lt;br /&gt;- your right to cancel or terminate your PMI &lt;br /&gt;- a contact address or phone number where you can find out when you can cancel your PMI When your PMI is canceled, you must be informed that: &lt;br /&gt;- Your PMI has been canceled, and you no longer have private mortgage insurance &lt;br /&gt;- You no longer have to pay premiums for your private mortgage insurance. What this all means is in terms of researching your home purchase, be wary of PMI consideration. Do your homework and determine what the best scenario is for you. Ben Anton lives in Portland, OR. Ben works for a portland web design and marketing company named Labworks Design.  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This greatly expanded their market and in turn increased their revenue drastically. A different more shady approach would be to produce studies finding other uses for a drug on your own, then solicit the information directly to the doctors yourself in order to get them to prescribe the medication for unapproved uses.  This is the approach the Parker-Davis company took when marketing its drug Nuerontin. Nuerontin was approved for the narrow use of treating epilepsy.  As you might guess, there was not a whole lot of money in that category.  But the patent help on Nuerontin was set to run out in 2 years, not leaving them enough time to seek FDA approval for other uses.  Instead of getting the drug approved for other uses through the FDA, Parker-Davis took a more illegal approach. Parker-Davis hired a firm to produce study results for Nuerontin with doing little to no research and then prepared journal articles based on the sub-par research.  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Hershey chocolate is the favorite of most young people, but one in particular; "kisses" is the famous small silver-wrapped chocolate and golden when they come with almonds. These miniature chocolates are ideal as Christmas Gifts, as well as useful for creating a Birthday Gift Basket full of plenty of them, although you can use Ghirardelli chocolate, LifeSavers, Bubblicious or any other that you know the teen will enjoy. Making a birthday gift basket is easier that you can imagine. The easiest way is purchasing those baskets that already come with the World's Finest Chocolates, but if you want to make a real special present, buy a handmade basket and fix it with chocolates while using best of your crafting skills. Depending on your skills, you can also make an artistic basket with Ghirardelli chocolate for baking. There are several online courses, as well as printed recipes in magazines, or lessons with videos teaching you how to elaborate artistic chocolate and candy works, ideal for Christmas Gifts. Even being a novice in the kitchen, making a birthday gift basket can become a rewarding challenge, and a way to say how much you love your teens. Not only kisses Hershey chocolate is available in a large array of presentations, including different shapes, sizes and flavors. Decide if you are going to model your own birthday gift basket, or if you prefer to get one from the store, especially when the birthday occurs at the time when you have to prepare your Christmas Gifts as well. There is a wide variety of decorative handcrafted baskets to choose from, just as there is a vast variety of World's Finest Chocolates to use. If the basket has enough room, put inside another presents such as a few CDs, cosmetics, miniature cars for collectors or whatever your teens like most. Ribbon, lace or bows are optional because teens are temperamental and only you can determine the impact of this type of decoration in their mood. For Christmas Gifts it is more acceptable to use all types of ornaments, but if the birthday and Christmas occur on the same day, do no forget to include a greeting card to specify that this basket is a birthday present instead. In such case, do not forget keeping extra Hershey chocolate and Ghirardelli chocolate in the kitchen because teenagers like chocolate, and they may claim more as a Christmas gift. Natalie Aranda writes on family and holidays. Hershey chocolate is the favorite of most young people, but one in particular; "kisses" is the famous small silver-wrapped chocolate and golden when they come with almonds.  These miniature chocolates are ideal as Christmas Gifts, as well as useful for creating a Birthday Gift Basket full of plenty of them, although you can use Ghirardelli chocolate, LifeSavers, World's Finest Chocolates, Nestle Chocolates, Bubblicious or any other that you know the teen will enjoy. 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As a counselor, I have been trained to understand that working with Native Americans, there may be a quite a long pause before my client makes a response to something we are discussing. Native American children are taught through folklore, that they need to think carefully about the words they are going to use. The reason for this is that they believe that once statements are made, the words used will circle the globe for ever and ever, influencing the world. Perhaps all cultures should embrace this concept. If you feel you are ready to give a "knee jerk" response", you need to take some time and reflect on what it is you want to say and how to convey your message without negativity. Count in your head to ten. This can help delay any inappropriate response you were thinking about. You may also decide to leave the room in order  to calm down. No change happens overnight, but with practice and a commitment to change it happens.  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The results of shunning this natural nano-sized (nano = one billionth of a meter) antibiotic has been that diseases have evolved to have a resistance to the man made antibiotics and now scientist are scrambling to find replacements for the antibiotics that have survived less than 100 years. There are critics that hypothesize that the large pharmaceutical companies are pressuring the regulatory agencies to prevent nano-sized silver products from being sold directly to the public without the giants taking their cut. Websites have sold silver nanoparticles in solution known as colloidal silver without the ability to mention what the product will cure or testimonials from those that have had positive results. Wall Street Journal announces that the War Against Germs Has Silver Lining. Curad USA, makers of hospital bandages lined with nano-silver particles now has released Curad Silver Bandages for the home use instead of a Band-aid. 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While some agencies strive to prevent you from buying colloidal silver online, the EPA is clear that we NOW have silver in our drinking supply and has, for health purposes established a daily reference dose for silver in drinking water at 350 micrograms (u.g) and a critical dose at 1400 u.g. In contrast, international health bodies, such as the World Health Organization, have not established such standards for silver since its toxicity is very low. Silver becomes more active against microbes when its made into small particles because they can cover more surface area when they come into direct contact with bacteria, according to Andrew Maynard, physicist and chief scientific adviser for studies on Emerging Nanotechnologies underway at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington. Adidas, and Polartec have licensed silver coated nylon fabric known as X-Static (Noble Biomaterials Inc.) to incorporate antimicrobial silver in athletic and outdoor clothing for their ability to kill odors and promote thermal properties. Brooks Sports sells a line (HVAC) of socks, caps and shirts that use silver to differentiate them from all others. ARC Outdoors uses silver infused fabric from NanHorizon Inc. to produce antimicrobial socks for the U.S. military. SmartSilver is brand of odor-eliminating underwear, stocking caps and gloves that kills bacteria on contact using nano-silver. ARC sells to Wal-Mart, Bass ProShops, Cabelas and wants to expand to hospital products such as sheets and surgical scrubs. Sharper Image has introduced a plastic food storage container that is infused with nano-silver particles  that they claim will keep food fresher, longer. So what diseases will colloidal silver display benefits for? 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Apocalyptic eschatology is marked  by the conviction  that God will intervene decisively in the present evil age and  vindicate  his suffering elect over their oppressors, raising the dead,  consigning  the wicked to eternal destruction, and establishing a new creation.  In the Bible, apocalyptic elements are present in the books of  Ezekiel, Isaiah,  Joel, Zechariah, and Daniel. The collection known  as the Pseudepigrapha [1.  Spurious writings, especially writings  falsely attributed to biblical characters  or times. 2. A body  of texts written between 200 b.c. and a.d. 200 and  spuriously  ascribed to various prophets and kings of Hebrew Scriptures.  ETYMOLOGY:  Greek, from neuter pl. of pseudepigraphos, falsely ascribed: pseud  s,  false; see pseudo+ epigraphein, to inscribe (epi-, epi-  + graphein, to  write] Contains a number of early Jewish  apocalypses, including 1  Enoch, 4 Ezra, and 2 Baruch. In the New  Testament the book of Revelation is  often called the Apocalypse.  ( pok lips), allegorical figures in the Book of  Revelation in  the Bible. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; the rider on the  white horse has many interpretationsone is that he represents  Christ; [This  view has its skeptics thou, for the rider on the  white horse was Given a Crown,  meaning that He had no power until  after it was given to Him, as with the other  three horsemen, the  second point here is that whenever Jesus is mentioned, He is  always  mentioned having a Sword and never a bow. This is my interpretation  of  this.], the rider on the red horse is war; on the black horse  is famine; and on  the pale horse, death. The Apocalyptic nature  of man has come from years of  indecisiveness in the worshiping  of the creature instead of the creator. 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Olive Oil (trees)  and Grape wine  (Vineyards), two main commercial staples of Israel. And  when he had  opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth  beast say, Come and see. And I looked, and behold a pale horse:  and his name that sat on him was  Death, and Hell followed with  him. (Death was the rider but after the rider came  Hell, speaking  of the destination of those who met Death.) And power was given  unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword,  and with  hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. If you notice in  Revelations 6:2-8 , there are the words ; power  or crown was given unto, them,  him, and orders of see thou hurt  not the oil and the wine, who was giving these  things power, crown  and stipulations of what to leave unhurt? God. Because of  the  totality unrighteousness of man, God will have His day of Vengeance. 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Your Prospects Buy When They're Ready, Not When You Are It is important to remember that just because you are ready to sell your product or service, does not mean your prospect is ready to buy it. They'll buy when THEY are ready or have an imminent need for what you are offering. Until that time, your job is to provide value, educate them and remind them you are there and available whenever they are ready. Don't Worry About Being A Pest If you are providing value, you really don't have to worry about following up too often. If however, you are only following up to ask for the sale, you'll become a pest relatively quickly. And regardless, you will lose some prospects along the way. People will no longer be interested in what you offer or they may not want to hear from you. But consider this ... if they don't want to hear from you, odds are they weren't going to buy from you either. 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Let's talk about House Church! Though quite a few American churches are willing to establish "cell groups" or "home groups," for the most part, the typical church tends to include these gatherings merely as some sort of "bolt-on program" to what most perceive as the REAL church. As with any other program of the church, members can choose to attend or ignore this one, too. With us being as busy as we are, the majority of church-attenders will choose to ignore their church's "home group" ministry and focus their attention on what they see as the REAL ministry that takes place on Sunday morning, maybe Wednesday night and, occasionally, Sunday nights. If you will, look for a moment at Acts Chapter 16 along with my thought-provoking comments: TIMOTHY JOINS PAUL AND SILAS 4 As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.&lt;br /&gt;5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. COMMENT: Churches? Who was going around building these buildings? Did they have pastors, secretaries, janitors, steeples, padded pews, a children's ministry? A playground? Did Paul and his companions stick around and "pastor" these churches? Of course not! Paul has Vision of the Man of Macedonia. Read this: Lydia's Conversion in Philippi &lt;br /&gt;13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. COMMENT: What...no synagogues in the area? No temples? No "churches" on every street corner? Where else would they possibly go to pray? Having failed at their attempt to find a "place" to pray, they stopped to chat with some ladies. WHAT?!! C'mon guys, stay focused! Let me get this straight...God wouldn't allow you to preach in Asia or Mysia but He WILL let you talk to the ladies down by the river... this is WAY too unorthodox! 14 One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.&lt;br /&gt;15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. "If you consider me a believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us. COMMENT: Was there a "Sinner's Prayer"? A "Four Spiritual Laws"? A "Roman Road"? Any kind of profession of faith? Did they not have a "Salvation System" in place? No, the Scripture merely says "the Lord opened her heart." How did they know THAT? 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We are all here!" 29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 He then brought them out and asked, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" 31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be savedyou and your household." 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house. 33 At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. 34 The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in Godhe and his whole family. COMMENT: Then what? How did the jailer and HIS household continue to grow in their faith? Did they read Bibles? there were none. Did they go to conferences or seminars? There were none. Did the jailer attend a seminary? There were none. They were eventually released. Now, get ready for this! 40 After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia's house, where they met with the brothers and encouraged them. Then they left. COMMENT: O.K.! Back to Lydia's place...at least for awhile. THEN, they left! Again, who continued the discipleship process for Lydia and family? Where did they attend "Church." BIBLICAL MEETINGS IN THE HOME Today, when most of us refer to "the church," our tendency is to refer to the church building, what goes on there, or our particular denomination. In New Testament Scripture, it's apparent that erecting and maintaining a building, hiring a ministerial, clerical and janitorial staff was simply NOT on anybody's to-do list. When they DID pool their monetary resources, they were soon involved in expending all available funds in the service of widows and orphans. Charity was not an incidental, fractional portion of the budget. No, caring for the needs of widows and orphans WAS the budget. No buildings, no church staff, no paid preacher. Take a look: Romans 16:5 ("Likewise greet the church that is in their house") 1 Corinthians 16:19 ("The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.") Colossians 4:15 ("Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.") Philemon verse 2, ("...to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church that meets in your home."). Based on a regular series of national surveys conducted by his company, the Barna Research Group, during the past 25 years, George Barna discovered that discontent with congregational churches, changes in lifestyles, and even a desire to get closer to God, have caused many people to seek new ways of being in relationship with God and other God-seeking people. In 2000, most of the nations organized religious activity took place at or through local churches. Barnas research reveals that, today, the action is shifting to different forms of corporate religious commitment. Different, yes, but by no means are they new. Barna found that, in a typical week, 9% of all American adults participate in a house church. An even greater proportion  22% - engages in spiritual encounters that take place in the marketplace (e.g., with groups of people while they are at their place of work or play, or in other typical daily contexts). Even the Internet serves as the foundation for interactive faith experiences for more than one out of every ten adults, usually in tandem with other forms of religious group experiences. Jon Zens, editor of the quarterly publication, "Searching Together," and an advocate of New Testament church life being lived-out today, has observed a growing exodus of people from institutional churches across America. "I see three basic phenomena as to why people are exiting the institutional church," he explains. "After years of starving in the institutional church, they leave to find New Testament realities. People study their Bibles and come to perceive a huge chasm between the New Testament and the traditional church and often they leave after the institutional church disregards their pleas for change." GOING TO vs BEING THE CHURCH The New Testament writers referred to the PEOPLE of God as God's building (1 Corinthians 3:9, Ephesians 2:19-22), God's temple (1 Corinthians 3:16-17), God's house (1 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 3:6, 10:21, 1 Peter 2:17), God's household (Ephesians 2:19, Galatians 6:10) and Christ's body (Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12, Ephesians 3:6, 5:23, 30). Though most Christians - even ministers - would say 'Amen" to that, such a response is generally little more than mere lip service. I can recall an "emergency meeting" years ago when I was on-staff at a huge metropolitan church. The elders got wind of an associate pastor who had held a meeting at his home and, without him being present, ordered a meeting of the entire staff, from deacons to janitors - some 35 strong - to call their friends and "warn" them about the associate pastor's "evil" actions. I spoke up, unable to contain myself any longer amidst the accusations and escalating concerns. "We can all see the call of God on this couple's lives to lead people. Why can't we simply bless them and move on...or is this fear-motivated...is this all about losing tithers?" Needless to say, no one spoke to me again after that and I was asked to step down within two days. I immediately joined the ranks of the former associate pastor as HIS associate pastor. Did Christians in the New Testament GO to church. No, the thought never entered their minds. They WERE the church! They understood that they WERE God's dwelling place. They were His temple! As Howard Snyder writes in "The Problem of Wineskins Today," "A church building cannot properly be "the Lord's house" because, in the new covenant, this title is reserved for the church as people. So, if church buildings have any justification, it can only be practical; simply a place to meet and carry on essential functions, as necessary." The Book of Acts is STILL being written, my friends. RUNNING THE CHURCH LIKE A BUSINESS What we in the West typically refer to as "The Church" is taking its toll on the people we hire to run these organizations. Zens said, "Divorce, suicide, nervous breakdown, burnout, etc. abound among clergy. The average pastorate in the Southern Baptist Convention is under 18 months. The high-pressure altar call tactics have proven to produce "converts" that rarely last. Even with all the empirical evidence that many things are amuck in the traditional model, the real issue is 'what does the New Testament teach?' If any model contradicts or stifles the New Testament pattern, it should be jettisoned for such reasons alone. The early church had no clergy and no sacred buildings, and in this regard was radically different from all other religions, including Judaism. The proliferation of expensive church buildings constitutes a fundamental compromise of what Christ intended to build. Thus, believers gathering in informal settings [in] homes, rented store-fronts, outdoors and apartments apparently provides the best context for the 58 "one anothers" [in the Bible] to be fleshed out." In his article entitled "Four Tragic Shifts in the Visible Church, 180-400 A.D.," Zens writes. " I think the primary theological point of the New Testament in this regard is that under the New Covenant there are no holy places. Contemporary Christianity has almost no grasp of this significant point. Taking a cue from the Old Covenant, people are still lead to believe that a church building is 'the house of God.' Believers are free to meet any place in which they can foster, cultivate and attain the goals set before them by Christ. The problem today is that many church structures neither promote nor accomplish Christ's desires for His body. Homes are a neutral place for believers to meet, and the early church flourished well into the first and second centuries without erecting any temple-like edifices. But the issue is still not in what type of place believers gather, but what shape their committed life together takes as they wrestle with the many duties and privileges flowing out of the priesthood of all believers." Christian Smith, writing in the journal "Voices In The Wilderness," adds, "God intends church to be a community of believers in which each member contributes their special gift, talent, or ability to the whole, so that, through the active participation and contribution of all, the needs of the community are met. In other words, what we ought to see in our churches is 'the ministry of the people,' not 'the ministry of the professional.' The role of the clergy is essentially the centralization and professionalization of the gifts of the whole body into one person. The problem is that, regardless of what our theologies tell us about the purpose of clergy, the actual effect of the clergy profession is to make the body of Christ lame. This happens not because clergy intend it (they usually intend the opposite) but because the objective nature of the profession inevitably turns the laity into passive receivers." THE CORPORATE PYRAMID IN THE CHURCH Passive laity? Pew potatoes? Their existence is borne out in such passages as Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12, and in 1 Corinthians 14:26, the latter stating: "What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church." Ministry in the New Testament church was not centered on one individual, but involved each member of the "ekklesia" (that's you and me, "the called out ones") as a functioning "priest" (1 Peter 2: 5, 9) under the headship of Christ and directed by the Holy Spirit exercising his/her gift for the mutual strengthening of the body. The New Testament refers to no spiritual hierarchy, but calls all Believers 'saints.' Neither does it recognize a special priesthood in distinction from the people, as mediating between God and the laity. Clearly, there is only one high-Priest, Jesus Christ, and the New Testament clearly designates a universal royal priesthood, as well as universal kingship of believers (1 Peter 2:5,9; Rev. 1:6; 5:10; 20:6). So, what are we afraid of? Most Christians react more out of fear and a sense of loyalty to tradition than a commitment to Biblical truth as they poo-poo any such notions as being nearly heretical. Craig S. Keener points out in "The IVP Bible Background Commentary-New Testament," "Believers met in homes rather than church buildings for the first three centuries of the church." This eventually changed in 312 AD when the Emperor Constantine was dubbed Pontifex Maximus, head of all things spiritual, including paganism and Christianity simultaneously. When he made institutional Christianity the state religion in Rome, he converted pagan temples into Christian "churches" and used state funds to support the clergy making ministry another elite "job" to which many would aspire. In this atmosphere, politics reared its ugly head in a supposedly Christian context as wealthy people would lobby to get "junior" a coveted post in the church world. Howard Snyder, in his book "Radical Renewal: The Problem of Wineskins Today," writes, "A Biblical conception of the church will make it clear that the church is essential to the gospel, for it is the body of Christ...At the same time, it will be clear that human institutions and structures are not themselves the church; they are not hallowed. These are days when Christians must be clear about what the church is and what it is not. Just as many false Christs will come in the last days, so many counterfeit and apostate "churches" will litter the spiritual landscape. The church must be prepared, both as persons and as the Christian community, for the lash of persecution and the lure of the antichrist. This means the necessity for doctrinal clarity and authentic community - for both orthodoxy of belief and orthodoxy of community. Under the threat of persecution, life in community becomes both more difficult and more essential. Thus the priorities of structures which are flexible, mobile, inconspicuous, and not building-centered." A THING OF THE PAST RESURRECTED What we are so committed to here in the Western Church is simply not working. That should be our first clue. Anyone can read the facts regarding the church: Most modern conversions are in third-world nations. Our churches close at a rate of 3800 annually. Eighty percent of what we refer to as "church growth" is little more than "transfer growth" as people leave one organization for another like we change political parties, sports teams and spouses. 53,000 Christians are walking out weekly, many claiming they had to leave the traditional church in order to find God. Is this "house Church" thing just a fad? No, it's been around a long time. A significant home church movement began in Australia in 1968. For decades, home meetings have been the norm in China, Latin America and other places. If persecution erupted in America, the house church model could suddenly be very common, as churches that require immense weekly overhead to operate could fold virtually overnight. It will take a catastrophic event to awaken the church to what is important in the Kingdom. The Church flourishes under persecution. When that happens, the shape of believers' lives together will change rapidly. Zens writes, "As long as our affluence continues, the informal approach to church will remain. But whether something is minority or majority is hardly the issue. Our concern must be, 'how will we follow Christ in all areas of our lives? Are we going to obey the New Testament or not? One brother in our assembly has said, 'our way of doing church is not popular. It requires hard work and commitment.' The home church movement, of course, is not monolithic," Zen's pointed out. "... no movement will prosper long if it does not center on exalting Jesus Christ and obeying His Word." Although it goes by many names (e.g. house church, simple church, open church, organic church, etc.), it is simply a group of people getting together with Christ as their center, and the Bible as the ultimate authority. These groups can gather anywhere--homes, workplaces, coffee shops, anywhere that people naturally gather! "Where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am, in the midst of them," Jesus said. PERSONAL HOUSE CHURCH EXPERIENCES I have never seen the depth of intimacy between friends, the transparency, the lives that have been so radically changed, in traditional churches in the way that I have seen it in home groups with which I've been associated the past 15 years. In one home group, once the word got out that miracles were happening there, it was not uncommon for visitors to drop by, pen and paper in hand, taking notes in order to examine what it was we were doing differently. Quite simply, we regularly experienced the power of God's presence resulting from unconditional love and unity. Cancers healed, leukemia gone, demons cast out of people and animals, a young man removed from life support now feeding himself, talking and walking, regular manifestations of the gifts of the Spirit as well as an unconditional acceptance and permission to "mess up...," this describes my experiences with house church groups; Baptists, Catholics, Lutherans, Pentecostals meeting together, accepting one another and allowing the Holy Spirit to show up freely and with power. So, don't be afraid to think outside the edifice. God will meet you there. Right now, across the globe, millions of committed born again Christians are choosing to advance their relationship with God by finding avenues of growth and service apart from a local church. And it's O.K. So much more than O.K.! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Michael's mission is to bring Discipleship and Encouragement to the Body of Christ. Since 1999, he has broadcast nearly six hundred inspirational articles and a dozen booklets on subjects that will interest the thinking Christian, all designed to accelerate the process of spiritual development in God's people. He is the founder of t.e.a.m. ministries (team1min@aol.com). An Author, Pastoral Counselor and Teacher, his eMail broadcasts, known as "Your Town for Jesus" are reaching millions around the globe WEEKLY. Write team1min@aol.com if you'd like to SUBSCRIBE. A licensed/ordained minister, a Certified Workplace Chaplain, and a Professional Member of NIBIC, he has ministered in Methodist, Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist, Disciples of Christ, College and Cowboy churches. He is also a Speaker on the Christian Speaker Network and may be available to speak to your church or Christian group. 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Nothing will bring more angst than the first time you are preparing to take out your potential dream girl. Its easy to get caught up in the mood and forget all the little things you wanted to say and/or do. Relax! I have a step by step guide to help you on this important evening. If you follow my steps correctly, your first date may be the first in a lifetime of dates. Planning&lt;br /&gt;The first thing you want to do is plan a date that would be mutually enjoyable for you and your date. Im assuming you read my article on How to have a mini date. If you did you would already know through the mini dates what your date likes and dislikes. If you havent read that article, shame on you! Go read it! ;) Seriously, you should know the basics of the woman youre taking out. Her favorite food, color, flower(s), scent, places to go, topics of interest, movie(s), and extracurricular activities to name a few. Take into account her likes/dislikes when planning the evening. A first date requires planning. You should try to plan your first date 2-3 days in advance, and if possible, set the date for a weekend. Check the 7 day forecast in your area to make sure that adverse weather wont affect your evening. A good first date day and time depends on your date, the plans for the evening, and your geographical location. A suitable start time can be anywhere from 7:00-9:00pm. If a weekend is not mutually agreeable, plan it for a day when time wont be an issue for either party. Plan your dinner at a restaurant that youre familiar with, but try to avoid your favorite restaurant. Make reservations where you know the food and service is good, but the staff and management doesnt know you. It can make for an awkward evening if you go to you and your exs favorite place. When planning your first date you want to implement things she likes, things she would like to try, and things you like, in that order. Be open to try something new, as long its related to either you or your dates interest. Remember that women like a man who can take charge and be in control, as long as they dont try to control them. Confirmation&lt;br /&gt;Now that youve already planned your evening, its a good thing to confirm all of the plans the day of the date. First confirm the date with your date, preferably in the late morning to early afternoon. The early afternoon represents a time that is late enough to not disturb your dates beauty rest or previous nights activities, yet early enough before they get into their afternoon activities. Between 11 am-1pm is a good time to call. After confirming the time and meeting place (preferably her house) with your date, take the opportunity to inform her thoroughly of the plans for the evening. Tell her the name and type (cuisine) of restaurant youre going, the atmosphere (intimate, friendly, loud), the location (city, suburbs, or beach) and what youre planning on wearing for the date. Among the most important things to do is tell her what youre going to wear. This is important because youll want to see if her style and sense of fashion coordinates with yours, as well as do you (both) look good as a couple. Dont leave anything to surprise! Surprises are only good for Birthdays and Anniversaries; theyre not appropriate for first dates. The best surprise you can give your date is your preparedness for an evening of fun and enjoyment. Of course, little things like flowers and candy wouldnt hurt. Confirm with the restaurant the time and type of reservation you requested making sure the host(ess) reads back your reservation and any special request (private table, flowers, and/or chilled wine, ocean view, etc) you might have given them. Lastly confirm any extra activities you had planned for after dinner whether it is movies, a sporting event, or the theatre. Confirming (checking) the weather forecast for the evening is also a smart thing to do. If the forecast calls for rain, bring an umbrella. Grooming&lt;br /&gt;The first date is your best opportunity to make your best first impression and you should take every advantage of that opportunity. Essential grooming is must! The morning of the date a visit to the barber or stylist is in order for a first date. Get a nice haircut and shave. The six oclock shadow only looks good in movies. In reality woman like to see that the man theyre with is well groomed. Grooming doesnt make you a metrosexual or ubersexual as they like to call it. Well groomed just simply means you take pride in your appearance, especially in public on a first date. In addition, theres something refreshing, even empowering, in the way you feel after youre had a nice haircut and shave. Clothing&lt;br /&gt;Nothing will set the tone more for your first date than what you choose to wear. While many women like to go and buy new outfits for their first date, I strongly discourage men from doing it. Your first date is all about you being relaxed and in control. Its hard to do that if you keep fidgeting around because your pants are uncomfortable, shoes are too tight, and/or your jacket doesnt fit. On the first date its good to resort to clothes youre familiar and comfortable in. The clothes you wear and style you have may be different than the next man; however some universal truism apply. You should have a nice pair of pressed dress slacks, long sleeve cotton shirt, sport jacket, and nicely shined shoes. Lay all of your clothes out on your bed or valet if you have one. Lay the slacks, shirt, belt, and jacket on the bed to make sure everything coordinates in both fashion sense and color. Then add the two most important accessories; the shoes and the watch. A watch is to a man, what a purse is to a woman. Its that quintessential accessory that defines your character and sense of style. A bad timepiece can mean a short evening and more future evenings alone. A nice timepiece shows that you have the sense of fashion and style to go the distance. The shoes make the outfit. Period. A great pair of shoes can save a bad outfit; however no designer in the world can save you if you have a bad pair of shoes. Every man should have no less than 3 pair of quality dress shoes in his closet. Two of which should be black. Personal Hygiene&lt;br /&gt;It doesnt matter what you wear, how you look, or even how nice your shoes are if you have body odor (BO) and/or bad breathe. Nothing will end the date faster than poor personal hygiene. BO is an offense that can be both controlled and prevented. Before you put on any clothes you should wash thoroughly. Try using a layered approach to hygiene. Take a shower and use soap initially, but finish off with a nice body wash and loofah. Use a nice fragrance shampoo and rinse completely. After lightly drying its good to use a body spray all over your body. After the body spray use a nice under arm anti-perspirant and deodorant, preferably gel, although powder is certainly acceptable. Aerosol spray should be your last option. For oral hygiene use a prewash oral rinse, followed by a thorough cleaning of your teeth, gums, and tongue. Lastly use a good mouthwash to lock in that fresh breathe. Its also good to carry a pack of sugarless gum with you throughout the date to ensure your breath is fresh at every stage of the date, and to be able to offer your date a piece to ensure that her breathe is fresh as well. Last is the cologne. A little dab will do you is the universally accepted and appreciated amount. Theres no need to spray bath in cologne after you already showered. Lightly spray some on your jacket and/or shirt, and run your wrist against the sprayed on section and that will be sufficient. Mental Preparedness&lt;br /&gt;The average persons cause of dating anxiety is self inflicted. Dating is like anything else in life. The people that do it the best, and are the most successful at it, are the ones that are best prepared, and able to adapt to changes as they happen. If you already followed the steps outlined above, you are already ahead of most daters. Now all you need to do is visualize the date. Youve planned, cleaned, and dressed and now you have to see the benefits of your labor BEFORE the date begins. Sit down in your nice comfortable chair and putt on some jazz, classical, or mood music to soothe and relax you. Mentally walk yourself through each aspect of the date from the moment you pick her up, to the conversations that youll have, to the time spent at the restaurant, and so on and so forth. See every part of the date going exactly as you planned it, knowing that you planned the evening flawlessly. Once you visualized the whole date, now its time to do literally what youve done virtually. Be Flexible&lt;br /&gt;As great as it is to plan things, sometimes you have to be able to let go and allow the flow of the evening to take its own course. You may have planned for dinner and the theatre, but maybe dinner and the hot tub is what the date dictated; or maybe you planned an evening of fun, but your date is willing to turn it into a weekend of enjoyment. It can happen! The main thing is to be in control enough to have the date planned, but be loose enough to adopt if your date wants to change. These are things to do to prepare for a first date. If you follow these same steps, you will have the confidence in knowing that even if you're not with the girl of your dreams, your date will still go smoothly. About the author: Obi aka The Relationship Guy, provides insightful, common sense, witty, and some times sarcastic articles on love, dating, and relationships. His forthcoming book, The Blueprint of Love goes into detail about the game of love. 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Well, you can say no to all of it. Doctors are known for taking test on you that you don't need and then give you medicines that you really don't need. You know your body better than any doctor out there.  Before you let the doctor do test on you for something that isn't ailing you, ask him why he thinks it is necessary for you to have the test. You can refuse if you want to.  There are doctors out there that do un-necessary test and then charge not only you but your insurance company, which can cause insurance rates to go up.  It is bad enough that we pay a ton of money to have health insurance for the matters that are ailing us, but when it is being abused by some doctors, it doesn't help keep the rates down. The rates the doctors charge are getting out of site and it is really hard to find a good one out there that is for the people.  If you find one, hold on to him. I have gone to doctors that do test for something that I didn't even go to see him about, and then he claims you need this medicine or that medicine.  And believe me some medicines aren't cheap either.  I pity the folks out there that are sick and can't afford the medicines prescribed to them. I had gone to a new doctor. After he had gotten my history, he started to prescribe all kinds of medicine.  When he was done he had me on thirteen different medicines and all I went for my an annual physical.  That was the last time I had gone to see the doctor.  If I wanted to live on all this junk that he prescribed, which wasn't necessary, I would have had to get a second job just to pay for them.  Needless to say, I quit going to him. I question my doctor before he prescribes medicine to me and as far as having test on me, I only let him do test when I think it is necessary.  I am not a little white rat, and he isn't going to test new medicine on me.  I read up on my prescriptions before I take them and make sure I read about all the side affects. What I am saying is don't let the doctor do un-necessary test on you and give you un-necessary medicines. There are pill pushers out there, don't get caught in there web.   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