<?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-8592526519173694442</id><updated>2011-04-21T17:15:34.785-07:00</updated><title type='text'>ridleyginger</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://ridleyginger.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8592526519173694442/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ridleyginger.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8592526519173694442/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>ridleyginger</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12469371526151990146</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>133</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8592526519173694442.post-297393120344955904</id><published>2008-06-16T03:28:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T03:28:41.381-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Fast Weight Loss Diets</title><content type='html'>By Peter Emerson One of the health conditions that is now being referred to as an epidemics in the health community is obesity. In fact, this will soon be one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Because of this, it is important that everyone should be conscious about his or her body weight since there are lots of health risks that go with obesity. If you think that you are one of those overweight people, it is best that you look into possible fast weight loss diets. Basic Principles When Looking for Fast Weight Loss Diets There are a few basic principles that you should keep in mind when looking for a fast weight loss diet. First, a lot of people believe that the solution to overweight problems is summed up in one phase which is known as "calories in and calories out." This means that in order to lose weight, you must burn off more calories than you take in. But doing this is not always easy. This is why you have to look for a diet that should go about achieving the proper "calories in and calories out"  ratio. Second, you have to look for a diet that makes good nutritional sense to you. A fast weight loss diet that promises a 10-pound loss in a weekend may sound great, but if this means you only have to consume fruit juices for three days, you should know better. Losing weight is not about losing nutrients at the same time. Your body needs nutrients, and without these or lack of these can greatly affect your health. And lastly, a good fast weight loss diet should encourage exercise at the same time. If they tell you that the diet does not require exercise, you have to consider other options because the diet's goal is not good health. A combination of proper diet and exercise is one of the most effective ways to reduce that weight fast. There are a lot of widely available fast diet plans, a lot of which do not work well for most people. This is why you have to be very cautious when choosing the right program for you. 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Aromatherapy  When someone at home is down with influenza, light an aromatherapy diffuser to prevent mutual contagion.  Use aromatherapy diffusers to remove odor and prevent inhalation of second hand smoke during mahjong games, KTV sessions, or in enclosed spaces such as wardrobes, shoe racks, cars, washrooms, offices or pets quarters.  Place an aromatherapy diffuser into the bathroom 10 minutes before bath to subsequently enjoy a forest bath.  During the summer season when insects abound, use Pyrethre essential oil to get rid of parasites and remove odor, as an ideal replacement for harmful insecticide or mosquito coils.  For prayers at home, use Bois de Santal to replace chemically-produced incense coils or sandalwood powder.  For people with nasal ailments who have just started using aromatherapy, light Eucalyptus from night to dawn for seven consecutive days and subsequently make adjustments according to the situation. Usage of Aromatherapy At Home Elimination of Mosquitoes and Ants Recommended Essential Oil: Lemon, Citronnelle and Peppermint&lt;br /&gt;Usage: 1) Place a small test strip dabbed with essential oil at the top of the window or at places where mosquitoes and insects are likely to enter. 2) Place a cotton bud dabbed with essential oil in the kitchen cabinets. 3) Spray in indoor places. Elimination of Parasites, Bookworms and Moths&lt;br /&gt;Recommended Essential Oil: Lavande and Citronnelle&lt;br /&gt;Usage: 1) Place a small test strip dabbed with essential oil at the top of the window or at places where mosquitoes and insects are likely to enter. 2) Place a cotton bud dabbed with essential oil in the kitchen cabinets. 3) Spray in indoor places. Elimination of Rats Recommended Essential Oil: Peppermint and Mentha Spicata&lt;br /&gt;Usage: 1) Place a few drops of undiluted essential oil into the nest, cracks of the wall or places which rats are likely to enter. 2) Use the above essential oil in the kitchen. Aromatic Dish-Washing Detergent -- Bacteria Elimination Recommended Essential Oil: Lavande, Oceane, Citrus Aurantifolia and Orange&lt;br /&gt;Usage: Add 8 drops of the above essential oil, with folk prescription or compound prescription, into mild dish-washing detergent. Rag Cleaner -- Bacteria EliminationRecommended Essential Oil: Oceane, Citrus Paradisi, Lemon, Citrus Aurantifolia and Orange Usage: Add 1 drop of the above essential oil onto a wet cloth or into a bucket container for cleaning. This can eliminate odor. Aromatic Air Freshener for the Kitchen -- Odor Removal After CookingRecommended Essential Oil: Lavande, Rosemary, Lemon and Citrus Aurantifolia Usage: After cooking, add a few drops of the above essential oil into a container with a nozzle and spray to remove odor that arose while cooking. Comprehensive Surface Cleaner -- Bacteria Eliminationand Reduction of Contagion by Germs&lt;br /&gt;Recommended Essential Oil: Lavande, Chypre, Tangerine, Lemon and Citrus ParadisiUsage: Add 1 drop of the above essential oil onto a clean and wet cloth or 8 drops of the above essential oil into 2 litres of water. Germicide for Clothes -- Bacteria EliminationRecommended Essential Oil: Lavande, Eucalyptus, Thyme and Tea Tree Usage: Before washing clothes, add 1 drop of the above essential oil into boiling water and soak the clothes in it. Usage of Aromatherapyin Cars Car owners must be thinking about the possibility of using essential oils in their prized possessions. Let us consider these important points: 1) A car is a means of transport, so it frequently comes into contact with the dusty outdoor air. It is also a good breeding ground for germs and insects. Therefore, the first consideration would be the way to maintain cleanliness, hygiene and ideal air quality within the car. 2) All decorations within the car, be it leather chairs or cloth-covered chairs, will give off a particular smell after long usage. Since they cannot be cleaned as easily as ordinary household furniture, odor removal has become another important concern. 3) When one has hit the roads, good mood, agile mind and concentration will set the pace for a good drive ahead. The key is to maintain these qualities for long distance drives to prevent fatigue from setting in.&lt;br /&gt;Pertaining to the requirements above, you can use these essential oils: Chypre Acts as an astringent and enhances alertness. As chypre can aid in fluid circulation, this will be very beneficial for symptoms such as dropsy and poor blood circulation in the limbs: results that arise from sitting too long in the car. At the same time, chypre can purify the air and eliminate bacteria and insects. We recommend this as an aromatherapy essential within the car. Lavande Lavande would provide the best relief for tensed nerves, stress and headaches caused by driving. At the same time, Lavande can also alleviate anxiety, repression and fatigue that occur as a result of staying indoors for too long. Note: If you experience fatigue or drowsiness as a result of long-distance driving, do not use Lavande alone. Use it together with alertness-enhancing essential oils such as Chypre or Citronnelle. Aromatherapy Diffusers in the Car Within the enclosedspace, it will be easy for essential oil to unleash its effects within the car. We recommend that you use a Aromatherapy diffuser that is specially designed for cars and is convenient to use.&lt;br /&gt;Places and Occasions Suitable for the Use of Aromatherapy  When receiving visitors, Aromatherapy diffusers can purify the air to create a hospitable ambience without putting visitors off.  When it is hard to stop visitors from smoking, use Aromatherapy diffusers to prevent the inhalation of second hand smoke.  During mahjong sessions, Aromatherapy diffusers can remove second hand smoke. Increased oxygen content in the air will make your brain more alert for better enjoyment of the game.  Consistent use of a particular essential oil in a company can boost the morale of employees and enhance the companys corporate image.  Aromatherapy essential oils with tranquillising properties can help manage ones emotions by soothing anxiety, unstable moods and alleviating insomnia.  Aromatherapy diffusers can remove bad odor in wardrobes, shoe racks and cars.  Place a Aromatherapy diffuser in the bathroom 10 minutes before bath to subsequently enjoy a refreshing forest bath. This helps to relieve fatigue rapidly and makes you rejuvenated.  During the summer season when insects and mosquitoes abound, use Pyrethre essential oil to replace harmful insecticide and mosquito coils.  In industrial areas where air is severely polluted, use any kind of essential oil to disintegrate harmful gases.  Aromatherapy enhances cheerful ambience during gatherings.  Aromatherapy products make for elegant and stylish gifts in the same way that they enhance the users quality of life.  Use Rose Rouge essential oil to enhance the romantic ambience for an important date.  For those with pets at home, use Pyrethre essential oil to drive away parasites. Spraying the essential oil will produce even better effects such as odor removal. 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It reveals quite a lot about the present state of affairs and gives hint about what corrective action can be taken to make the marriage stronger. One should not take the marriage and the relationship for granted but keep on quizzing about how it is going. Questions such as - what joy are we getting in our marriage, what faith we have in each other, are we in love, and so on will make anyone think and ponder over the married relationship. A marriage is like a river. It keeps on flowing through different obstacles. Consider the sea as the goal of marriage - to get joy in a married relationship and have a long and fulfilling marriage. During the journey, a marriage will go through many ups and downs. It is for us to quiz ourselves about our marriage and sort out the issues that hurt us. We tend to forget that our marriage is made of two people. Our focus is always on how we feel, what we want, what we are getting, how to satisfy ourselves more, our partner's behavior with us and so on. As we focus more about ourselves, our partner gets to feel neglected. It is difficult to say how many of us quiz their partner about how they are feeling with the marriage and raise all the questions in the context of how they are feeling and what they desire. As we focus not only on ourselves but also on our partner, the marriage will become stronger. Because the partner will get the feeling of getting attention about his/her feelings. Our selfishness should not kill our marriage, because it will always end in a disaster. One fine day when our partner walks out, we are shocked and wonder - what went wrong? We should have taken more care of our partner's feeling, desires and emotions. We never did that. So the result was their walking out. Why should we get surprised? We did that. Therefore it is important to quiz ourselves and our partner about our marriage continuously. That will show us the areas of dissatisfaction. That will make us aware of what has to be set right and what changes need to be brought to make a better marriage. You can try the marriage and relationship quizzes on Internet Websites to find out more about your married relationship. The more you know, the better informed you get. With more information, you can find out timely solutions to any cracks that may be developing in your marriage. A marriage should make us happy and not miserable. CD Mohatta  writes on Love, Marriage and Dating. This website is a guide on dating, love, relationship, romance, marriage, and break ups. He also writes for ecards and online greetings, screensavers and desktop wallpapers.  You can have his writings on your desktop with free desktop wallpapers. These are static wallpapers which can be your computer desktop background all the time. Read the messages and get inspired all day. He also writes  content for Tests and Quiz on Dating, Personality and Love. 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A man who worked for one of my colleagues always showed in a shirt and tie with a simple explanation:  if you look business, you is business. His grammar was faulty, but his reasoning was letter perfect and so is its timing as young folks head into the job market, either to start careers or to find summer jobs. There are a lot of cheap shots taken at todays youth, questioning their work ethic and their intelligence. I have more faith than that in young folks. Frankly, everyone who is my age needs to have more faith in you than that for obvious reasons. I want them to succeed, which makes the following useful information. If youre among the job-seekers, clip this article. If youre the parent of one, do the same thing. Make several copies. Put one in your wallet. Tape another to refrigerator. Put another on the dashboard. Refer to it often. This speaks to the biggest hurdle in getting a job  the interview. I have been interviewed and have done the interviewing, so take this as it is intended  friendly advice to help you be hired. Some of the points listed will sound silly, but each has happened. None counted in favor of the applicant  Dont bring an entourage. No parents, no friends, no significant others, and definitely no children. Just you. If someone gave you a ride to the interview, have them wait in the car.  If you have a cell phone, be extra sure that it is turned off. Better yet, leave it in your car or with the person who gave you a ride.  Remember the man I mentioned at the beginning? First impressions count. Ladies:  no micro skirts, no low-riders, and no bare midriffs, no visible thongs. Trust me, ladies; too much skin will not get you respect. Gentlemen:  pull your pants up to your waist and tuck your shirt in. Best bet is a shirt and tie.  Cover all tattoos. The people interviewing you dont care that body art may be trendy, and chances are that their customers wont, either.  Pierced noses, eyebrows, and tongues are not a good idea. Limit piercings to one in each ear for females, and none at all for males. After you get the job, you can always ask what is acceptable; some workplaces are more lenient but your focus here is to get hired.  No unnatural hair color or off-the-wall styles. Blue streaks, purple highlights, and pink tints will not help. Also, be sure its brushed. Most workplaces dont get bed head. Come to think of it, I dont get it, either. After youre hired we can talk about it.  If youre not sure how to address the interviewer, sir and maam always work.Yo, bro, dude, and man do not. Please avoid like, whatever, and you know as much as possible.  Offer a firm handshake before and afterwards, thank the person for their time, and look them in the eye.  Answer honestly, even if its to say that you dont know. No one knows everything. Are you willing to learn?  If youre seeking a summer jobs, accept that it will probably involve nights and weekends. If you have legitimate extracurricular conflicts  sports or band practice, volunteer activities, etc  say so and also offer a way to work around them. Being involved makes you look responsible.  Finally, no gum, no toothpicks, no lollipops, etc. Ill just say that you would be amazed. Chances are your first job will not be glamorous. Nonetheless, someone will be paying you to do the work, so remember the following three truths. First, jobs exist because there is work to be done; no work is beneath you. Do it well and youll move up. Second, be pleasant to be around; no one wants to work with crabby people. Besides, your boss today may write you a letter of recommendation for a better job tomorrow. Third, no one owes you a job; be on time, work hard, and show your employer he made the right decision. Good luck. Alex Lekas is VP / Corporate Communications for an Internet services company, and father of two college students, both of whom he hopes will get hired. 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Maybe you just do not want to go to any doctor to treat your ailments. This can usually be avoided with some ailments that do not affect your overall health, and do not get worse with or without your home treatments. Warts can be annoying, unsightly, embarrassing, and even painful. If you have had them before, you know what warts look like and you know how it feels to have a wart. If you have not had a wart before at all, you should research online to see what a typical wart looks like and does so you know for sure that it is an actual wart before proceeding with homeopathy. You do not have to go to a store or a doctor to seek treatment for a wart. Homeopathy can treat warts and get rid of them for good. It will be less invasive, less embarrassing, less expensive, and more enjoyable for you to treat your warts with homeopathy than seeking outside treatment. Do not be shy, you can do this yourself. What Is homeopathy? 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Homeopathy has many wonderful benefits:  It is safe to use, even through pregnancy and for babies and children  It is highly effective -- you will see results faster and more permanently than with traditional methods  Less risk of side effect worries -- with homeopathy you do not have to worry about any side effects if you are taking other medications  Traditional medications work against your immune system, but with homeopathy the remedies actually work with your immune system allowing it to get stronger and maintain its health  There is no risk of addiction -- homeopathic treatments are not addictive, unlike many prescriptions and over the counter traditional medications How Does Homeopathy Work? Homeopathy works more effectively than traditional treatments. There are so many prescriptions and over the counter medications out there, and it seems like more and more are being created every day. With homeopathy you do not have to keep up with the medical trends of medications being created and what is being recalled when and for what reasons. You do not have to worry about becoming addicted to any remedies. Homeopathy is completely safe for nearly everyone, even pregnant women, babies and children. Would it not be nice to be able to treat your children with safe, effective and non addictive remedies? Also, using homeopathic remedies works faster than traditional medications. You can be back on your feet in no time, and so can your children. You will have less sick days being and feeling miserable, and have more productive, healthy days to work, care for your children, clean, play, have fun, and more. Plus, your children will miss less school days because of their homeopathic remedies. Instead of taking several remedies for your one ailment, you will only be taking one remedy that is more focused on the cause of your ailment than on your symptoms. What really needs to be treated is the cause, not your symptoms. Homeopathy works by targeting the cause of your ailment, not affecting your immune system poorly, getting you healthy again faster, and so much more. Natural Treatments For Warts: Even though homeopathy does not focus on the symptoms when pertaining to the remedy you should take, your symptoms will help you find the specific remedy for your particular ailment. This is because not all of us experience the same symptoms when we have the same ailment. We are different and one remedy may not work for another person with the same ailment. Warts can show up nearly anywhere on your body, such as your face, throat, back, arms, legs, hands, feet, etc. Some might be a certain color, some might bleed, some might be dry, some might be flat, some might be painful, some might have a burning sensation, and so on. Since homeopathic remedies are found by your personal symptoms they will be different for each person. For more information and resources on  nutritional supplements for warts  visit http://www.supplementsforwarts.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Julian_Langtree http://EzineArticles.com/?Homeopathy-and-Warts&amp;id=488563 &lt;a href="http://www.foster.fi/moodle/user/view.php?id=146&amp;course=1"&gt;free no credit check bank accounts uk&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://apache2.risc.uni-linz.ac.at/moodle/user/view.php?id=987&amp;course=1"&gt;quick loan with bad credit&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.xceedit.co.uk/moodle/user/view.php?id=55&amp;course=1"&gt;unsecured business loans&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.opigeologiaa.fi/moodle/moodle/user/view.php?id=60&amp;course=1"&gt;nd state laws against payday loans&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8592526519173694442-5067661905621116303?l=ridleyginger.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8592526519173694442/posts/default/5067661905621116303'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/8592526519173694442/posts/default/5067661905621116303'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://ridleyginger.blogspot.com/2008/05/homeopathy-and-warts.html' title='Homeopathy and Warts'/><author><name>ridleyginger</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12469371526151990146</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-8592526519173694442.post-1158946260998526985</id><published>2008-05-20T23:45:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-20T23:45:38.888-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Gift</title><content type='html'>By Nevada York For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ, the Lord (Luke 2:11).  Every year during Christmas, the world is reminded of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.  On Christmas day, we exchange gifts in celebration of Christs birth.  In addition to laying down His life for our sins, are there other gifts Jesus gave to mankind?  Through the precious sacrifice of His life, three extraordinary gifts were set in motion: Jesus became our Mediator between God and Man, the Holy Spirit began dwelling in the believers of Christ, and Jesus gave us the authority to use His name. But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises (Hebrews 8:6).  Christ said in the Gospel of John that He is the only way; no man can go to the Father except through Him.  A mediator is the middle person mediating between two other persons who are at enmity with each other.  During the Old Covenant, ordinances had to be followed in order for the high priest to come into the presence of God.  Under the New Covenant, Jesus became our mediator to God.  The necessity of Jesus mediating on our behalf is explained very clearly in Hebrews, Therefore He is able also to save to the uttermost (completely, perfectly, finally, and for all time and eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He is always living to make petition to God and intercede with Him and intervene for them (Hebrew 7:25).  After the death of Christ, we no longer needed those ritualistic ordinances of the Old Testament.  Jesus is the Everlasting High Priest who mediates with God on our behalf.  Only through the atonement of His blood, can salvation be gained. One of the most important gifts given after the death of Jesus Christ is the gift of Holy Spirit.  Before ascending into Heaven, Jesus commanded His disciples not to leave Jerusalem until they received the Promise of the Father, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts1:8).  The outpouring of this precious gift, recorded in Acts Chapter 2, is known as the Day of Pentecost.  Immediately after the Apostles received the Holy Spirit, they were given the ability to speak in tongues and prophesy. When instructing Christians not to defile the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, Apostle Paul posed a rhetorical question to the followers of Jesus, Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own 1st Cor. 6:19.   The Holy Spirit dwells within Christians.  According to the Dictionary of the Bible, The Holy Spirit is God, a Person within the Godheadbut above all it is the Spirit that reproduces in man the moral character of Godthough the Spirit is still an influence rather than a personality.  For this reason, Christians must not give into sin, let alone sins (e.g., fornication and adultery) that are against your temple (body) because it is possible to grieve the Holy Spirit who dwells in us (Ephesians 4:30). After His amazing triumph over death, Jesus told His Apostles, Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you (Luke 10:19).  Be it praying, rebuking, or casting out evil spirits, the name of Jesus is the authoritative tool during spiritual warfare.  Im sure you have heard, there is power in the name of Jesus.  In my opinion, one should always remember to call on Him during a time of trouble, for Acts 4:12 unequivocally states, And there is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by and in which we must be saved.  The A.C.L.U. and other organizations have taken great strides to rid our society of Christmas, rip every visage of Jesus and the Bible.  It makes one realize that there is something about the name of Jesus that elicits a reaction.  Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2: 9-11).  Though it may appear that the A.C.L.U and other organizations are succeeding in their immoral mission, but the bottom line is that one day in the futureevery single person will have to bow at the name of Jesus. Jesus, our Mediator, died and rose from the dead; His Father sent the Holy Spirit unto His followers; and Jesus name, the name above all names, gives us the ability to stand against the raging storms of life.  Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. (John 8:12)  During Christmas, please remember the gifts given through the death of Christ.  Why should you stumble in darkness when you can follow the Light of the world who has proven that He loved you since the beginning of time?  Come to know Jesus. Nevada York, Author of Caught Up and Mahogany's Revelation, released her latest book in July of 2004 to rave reviews from readers. Nevada's published novels are an accomplishment that has been well worth the wait. 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To lock in moisture is not necessarily what our babies need because, like the kidneys, the skin is an important organ of elimination. To stay healthy we need to eliminate toxins and waste products. Mineral oils, which slow down skin function and cell development can lead to premature ageing, acne and other skin disorders. In 1987 mineral oil was recognised as carcinogenic but unlike plant oils it is extremely cheap. Other cosmetics contain Lanolin, a natural oily substance in sheep wool, which keeps sheep dry. Unfortunately, the majority of lanolin found in cosmetics is contaminated by sheep dip material, i.e. organo-phosphate pesticides and insecticides. Many forms of makeup contain the preservative butylhydroxyanisole (BHA) because it absorbs easily into the skin. However, the US National Toxicology Program labelled it a carcinogen. Cosmetics commonly contain moisturisers in the form of wetting agents (propylene glycol) and humectants (glycerine). Propylene glycol is the main ingredient in antifreeze and break fluid. It increases the skins permeability thus allowing some of the toxic compounds to be absorbed into the body. Liquid foundations often contain a variety of Parabens (methyl-, propyl- or butylparaben). They inhibit microbial growth and extend product shelf lives. They are not only highly toxic but also oestrogen-mimics. The most dangerous cosmetics are the ones, which have a pearly, glittery or frosted effect. Pure aluminium is used to achieve this effect. Aluminium is also used in creams, lotions and deodorants. How do we know which ingredients are safe and which arent? The names of most ingredients are confusing and we assume that the safety controls are carried out, but in fact make up manufacturers do not need to demonstrate that their products are safe. The best advice is to choose products that contain the fewest ingredients. Many products labelled natural are far from that. Alternatively, products can be home made using simple ingredients such as honey, rolled oat, fullers earth the list is endless. For more information contact Luzia on 01258 456223, or take part in a half-day course to learn how to make your own cosmetics - where you know what the ingredients are! click here for more information. http://www.herbsforhealing.org.uk is a local web resource for those interested in the healing power of plants.&lt;br /&gt;All content is provided by registered medical herbalist Luzia Barclay (DBTh MIRCH). Luzia Barclay practices from her clinic the Turnworth Herbal Practice near Blandford Forum in Dorset. The website offers visitors the opportunity to sign up for half-day courses about herbs, alternatively visit the online shop, or arrange a consultation with Luzia or just find out more about herbal medicine. The site is packed with articles and useful links. 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Right!</title><content type='html'>By Patricia R. Moynihan Arthritis sufferers are daily bombarded with new, better, more exciting treatments. Try Enbrel! Try Humira! Miracle drugs!Get your NSAIDS! Get your DMARDS! Pump more chemicals into your system. Side effects? What side effects? You have a choice; accept the side effects or get sicker and sicker. &lt;br /&gt; In order to allay our fears, the drug companies publish the results of their clinical tests. This double blind study proved that that lethal chemical reduced your swelling more than another, equally lethal chemical. &lt;br /&gt; Do they think they're playing with babies? Yes. That's exactly what they think. Arthritis is such a horrible, debilitating disease that we'll try anything to reduce the symptoms. And that's exactly what these awful drugs do. They reduce the symptoms, temporarily. As the symptoms creep back, your rheumatologist increases the drug or experiments with other lethal concoctions to reduce your swelling or pain. We're told there's NO cure for arthritis. We're told that no one knows the cause. Really! More that thiry years ago we sent men to play golf on the moon. But we can't pin point even one cause for this crippling disease?  &lt;br /&gt; It's time for a reality check. The drug companies will continue to pump out really expensive chemicals, ostensibly helpful. Our doctors will continue to serve up the concoctions fed to them by the drug compaines. Unless we refuse to go along with this travesty. We don't need a revolution. We don't even need to take on our doctors or the drug companies. We only need to pool our resources and conduct our own quiet experiments.  &lt;br /&gt; We need to experiment with our habits. Just take one aspect of our life and alter it for one month. For example, are you a heavy coffee drinker? I'm pretty well wired to the ceiling by mid-day. Cut coffee from your diet for one month. Document any changes to your system resulting from this. You may, of course, suffer withdrawal symptoms but you may also experience a very welcome reduction in arthritic pain and swelling.  &lt;br /&gt; That's just one suggestion. We have lots more. Feed-back from our brave experimenters will eventually allow us to make real recommendations. The revolution has started! &lt;br /&gt;  Patricia R. Moynihan is the Irish lawyer who founded Dealon Bracelets in 1976. She is a noted writer and speaker on alternative health care and has particular interest in the benefits of copper. Visit her at http://www.dealonbracelets.com and get your Free Health Report. 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Right!'/><author><name>ridleyginger</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12469371526151990146</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-8592526519173694442.post-5083358840207659690</id><published>2008-05-12T20:09:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-12T20:09:49.690-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Who is to Blame for our Relationship Difficulties</title><content type='html'>By Rion Williams Many men grew up just thinking that women weren't attracted to them. They didn't know if it was a problem with the women or themselves but eventually started to think their was something wrong with them.  It affected all kinds of things. Now, millions of men are afraid of women.  They're intimidated and don't know how to behave. It's kind of like the run of the litter social 'syndrome' except it's happening with the majority of first world men (except the former outcasts and brutes). So what's going on here?  Didn't even normal guys used to be able to get dates and succeed with women?  Didn't our grandfather's do fine? Or is there really a 'problem' with millions of men all of a sudden. Isn't something massive being overlooked here even by dating experts? It comes down to this whether they admit it or not, female behavior has changed.  This has affected and effectively damaged the psyche of millions of great men. It's not even that we don't have (strong) male role models as men, it's more that female behavior has changed. Women always held things together with their natural, intuitive and instinctual behavior.  When they 'developed' or adapted to higher social status, the dynamics changed. Women throw men off on two main levels; inner and social. Independent women (Prada's) scare the crap out of all kinds of well-intentioned men for their personal development and strength. Social women (Prickteases) scare the crap out of all kinds of men for their evident sexual showcasing and 'body'. Now, men don't know what to do around these women.  Even the strongest of men are completely confounded by the behavior of women. They say one thing and do something else.  They're a living paradox and why? Because they're conflicting daily across their character and it's influences.  They have natural intuition and emotion which fights with their socio-logical development. This is at the root of their sometimes erratic and impossible behavior which will continue to throw men off until they understand their relationship to the root of these behavioral characteristics. It is possible to have success with these women but it's not on the social level (unless you're a good-looking millionaire or movie star) and it's not on the personal level where she'll &lt;br /&gt;call you her 'baby' and you'll end up sleeping on the couch if you do anything to upset her. The path to success with these women (and all women) is through their natural character. It's your way to be effective with them whether you want sex or just to have options of new relationships with more women. If men could see the natural character of women and operate in the natural relational dynamic they could not only remove all of the oppression and causal damage that has been done, but they could live in power and happiness. It's important for men to understand their relationship to the behavior of women if they want to live in peace and power.  If they don't, they'll continue to be completely confounded and ignorant to women. If they 'knew' and were cognitive, they would be able to attract women and live the lifestyle they dreamed of. Rion Williams is one of the foremost experts in dating advice, personal power and social dynamics. Learn how to be an alpha male who is comfortable in his own skin and succeeds with women and dating.  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Written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach, it was sung by many.  The main lyrics were: What the world needs now is love,  &lt;br /&gt;Sweet love  &lt;br /&gt;It's the only thing  &lt;br /&gt;That there's just too little of  Yes, the world definitely could use more love.  But many people are confused about what love really is.  Some think it is an emotion or a feeling.  Some confuse the desire to possess another persons affections as love when in fact it is lust. Love is an action word that God clearly defined in I Corinthians. 13:4-8a and I John 4:7-21.  All the attributes of love require the lover to give up of his or herself for the person that is being loved (See article About the History of the Christian Fish Symbol, Nov-Dec. 06). As explained by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians, Jesus provides the primary example of what it means to love.  Paul encouraged the Philippians to live in unity by using what they received from Gods love, to apply it in their relationships with each other, to have brotherly love and to be one in spirit and purpose (Philippians 2:1-2).  This letter is a great commentary for how Christian should live in the world today.  The main scripture for this Bible Study Article is Philippians 2:1-16 the New International Version of the Bible (NIV). As Jesus taught, He also lived.  He told us: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13 KJV). This is also underscored in John 3:16 KJV where the Bible tells us that God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.  From this Biblical statement we see that God so loved the world that he did what?  He GAVE  So love is clearly defined as GIVING. To Love Is To Give Love means giving of oneself or to give up of ones self-centeredness or selfishness as explained in Philippians 2: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. (Philippians 2:3 NIV) Two key concepts from this verse are (1) do not act out of selfish ambition, and (2) consider others before yourself.  This is what Jesus did.  He put the welfare of others first by dying on the cross to save us.  This is the model for living in love as further explained in Philippians 2: 5.  Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: &lt;br /&gt;6.  Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, &lt;br /&gt;7.  but made himself nothing,taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. &lt;br /&gt;8.  And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death even death on a cross! (Philippians 2:5-8 NIV) Jesus put His love into action.  It is seen in His teaching, His life and His attitude by:  taking the very nature of a servant &lt;br /&gt; He humbled himself &lt;br /&gt; became obedient unto death (v. 7-8) Let us look at each of these three (servant, humbled, obedient) in more detail to see how to love like Jesus. The Very Nature of a Servant A true servant is concerned only about the people she serves.  Websters dictionary defines servant as a person working in the service of another (dictionary.com).  The Strongs Concordance tells us that the original Greek word for servant used by the Apostle Paul in this letter to the Philippians is Doulos (#1401) which means a slave  devoted to another to the disregard of one's own interests (bible.crosswalk.com).  Jesus told us who we should serve: Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. (Matthew 4:10 KJV) God has given each of us an assignment to serve Him as Ambassadors for Christ (II Corinthians. 5:11-21). That means walk like Jesus, love like Jesus and tell people about Jesus.  Each of us should to be a walking billboard for Gods love. He Humbled Himself We should not confuse being humble with being humiliated.  They are not the same.  To be humble is a choice we make for ourselves.  It means having a modest opinion of oneself.  Certainly, whether we have great abilities or not, we should be humble in the sight of God, the creator of the world. You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud. (Psalm 18:27) To be humiliated is to be brought low by someone other than ourselves, generally against our will.  It could involve being disgraced or losing ones dignity.  The person who is likely to be humiliated is the one full of pride that refuses to humble him or herself.  God loves the humble of heart. A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. (Proverbs 29:23 KJV) The problem with not being humble is that a person full of pride cannot hear what God is saying because his own noise is too loud. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. (Psalm 25:9 NIV) But a person who is quiet in the spirit is ready to hear what God says and ready to act on what God says.  The humble person is ready to serve because he has given up of himself for the purposes of God. Obedient unto Death If you [really] love Me, you will keep (obey) My commands. (John 14:15 AMP) Continuing with the theme of To Love Is To Give, we can substitute in the Bible verse above and God is saying If you give up of yourself then you will obey me.  Obedience is not far-fetched if one is first willing to be a servant and second is humble.  Obedience should naturally follow.  When we are obedient then we can accomplish much for the Kingdom of God because God can trust us, equip us and lead us. God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.  (1 Peter 5:5 KJV) Jesus obedience caused Him to die on the cross.  Because of His love for God the Father and for us, He was willing to give up His life as a sacrifice for us all so that we could live. If you keep My commandments [if you continue to obey My instructions], you will abide in My love and live on in it, just as I have obeyed My Father's commandments and live on in His love. (John 15:10 AMP) Lets recap what has been said so far: first, a willingness to be a servant means putting ones own interest aside, a giving up of oneself; second, to be humble is to put oneself below God, ready (and able) to hear from Him; and third, to be obedient is the result if we are truly humble and ready to serve  if we have truly given up of ourselves. Conclusion  How Do We Get There? Continuing with our main scripture of Philippians 2 from the NIV we are told that it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose (v. 13).  God needs to work on us from the inside.  Lets look at the same scripture from the Amplified Bible: [Not in your own strength] for it is God Who is all the while effectually at work in you [energizing and creating in you the power and desire], both to will and to work for His good pleasure and satisfaction and delight.  (Philippians 2:13 AMP) The words in you are used twice in the above scripture to show that God wants to work on each of us from the inside.  God cant work on us from the inside unless we accept Jesus as our Lord.  Then, God in the person of the Holy Spirit can come and make his home inside of us (John 14:23) opening the door for Him to work in each of us to begin to give of ourselves. Further, we are told, Do everything without complaining or arguing (v14).  This is a practice that is foreign to the world as many people sit around complaining, gossiping and slandering others as a way of life.  But as Christians we have to step away from this and other sinful practices. If we complain a lot (or murmur), then we certainly are not submitted servants, we are not being humble and we are not in true obedience.  Murmuring and complaining is the fruit of an unhappy and disgruntled person  not a truly humble servant.  It was also one of the sins that kept the Hebrews out of the Promised Land for 40 years (I Corinthians 1:5-10). Finally, we are to be blameless and pure  in a crooked and depraved generation  shin[ing] like stars (v15a).  Jesus told us,  if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. (John 12:22 KJV) Akili Kumasi is the President of GIL Publications (http://www.gilpublications.com) and the author of numerous articles and books including the Bible Word Search Book Series (puzzles with scripture), 101 Women in the Bible, Fun Meals for Fathers and Sons: Recipes &amp; Activities for Bonding &amp; Mentoring and On the Outside Looking in: Hope for Separated Fathers Who Want To Be Good Fathers.  For book-signing or speaking engagements, Akili can be reached at kumasi@gilpublications.com.This article may be copied and distributed as long as the author contact information remains. 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We are &lt;br /&gt;entering universities and the workforce in record numbers. We are earning great &lt;br /&gt;salaries, starting businesses, and obtaining dream careers. We are women and &lt;br /&gt;wonderful, but some of us are women in waiting. We are waiting to meet Mr. &lt;br /&gt;Wonderful and dreamy. We are waiting for the day to join with a great man, and to &lt;br /&gt;be his woman.  Do not get me wrong; it is great to have the title his woman. It feels good. It &lt;br /&gt;is nice to be in love, theres nothing like it. However, you cannot give up who you &lt;br /&gt;are to be in love. Chase your dreams, do what you love, keep studying, keep &lt;br /&gt;working, and keep investing in yourself.  Scores of women meet Mr. Wonderful and instantly surrender their dreams to &lt;br /&gt;support his dreams. In exchange for this surrender she may expect him to make all &lt;br /&gt;the right education, career, and financial decisions. There is no allowance for a bad &lt;br /&gt;decision because the whole relationship, and possibly, the whole family is riding on &lt;br /&gt;the mans dreams and decisions. My advice to every woman is to keep exploring &lt;br /&gt;and working toward your dreams when you meet your Mr. Wonderful.  As a woman, you have likes, dislikes, passions, and desires. Why should you &lt;br /&gt;surrender those things completely to another? There will be times that you will have &lt;br /&gt;to be flexible and creative in order to support your mans dreams and to keep yours &lt;br /&gt;going. That is okay. Supporting your mans dreams is encouraged. Being flexible &lt;br /&gt;about how you both can achieve your dreams is encouraged. However, surrendering &lt;br /&gt;or deferring your dreams indefinitely is strongly discouraged.  I recognize that once you meet your special guy you will probably bear his &lt;br /&gt;children. 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Is it right for YOU? We have looked at some of the concerns with low-carbing, we've examined the diets of bodybuilders, and we've explained exactly how carbohydrates react in the body. In this final article on the topic of carbs, we will attempt to answer the million dollar question: should YOU start a low-carb diet? * THE EXPERTS &lt;br /&gt;First and foremost, please understand that the majority of physicians in the United States will not recommend a no-carb diet. By and large, doctors are going to follow the generally accepted health practices, and those practices require us to partake of all four food groups. Citing the fact that there are no long-term studies available on the effects of carbohydrate deprivation, the American Heart Association does not recommend a no-carb approach. On the other hand, there are some doctors who look at the results achieved on low-carb or no-carb diets and say (like some of us have): you can't argue with results! * THE RESEARCH &lt;br /&gt;Both sides in the low-carb debate have doctors and studies to back up their claims. The Atkins group has well-done studies proving that their diet results in weight loss and lower cholesterol. The South Beach folks can quote even more studies. Both groups also do a very good job of trotting out some very convincing before-and-after pictures of people (just like us!) who have seen results on the low-carb diets. On the other hand, there is no shortage of research proving that low-carb diets are unsafe and ineffective. A study by Linda van Horn of Northwestern University in Chicago assessed more than 4,000 people in the United States, Britain, Japan and China, asking them to write down everything they had eaten over two 24-hour periods. "Lo and behold, what we did find is that without exception, a high complex-carbohydrate, high-fiber, high vegetable-protein diet was associated with low body-mass index (the standard measure of healthy weight)," Van Horn said. The more animal protein a person ate, the higher his or her weight, she said. It's easy to see that the research conflicts on this issue, as it does on many topics. * THE ROLE MODELS &lt;br /&gt;In a previous article we examined the diets of professional bodybuilders and (female) fitness models. Almost without exception, we found that these EXTREMELY healthy people did NOT eliminate all carbohydrates from their diet. Again, almost without exception, these folks DID strictly limit the intake of 'garbage' carbs (donuts, cake, cookies, etc.). Bodybuilders and fitness models get their carbs from QUALITY sources including brown rice, vegetables, fruit and yams. * PHONE A FRIEND! &lt;br /&gt;Yikes! The experts don't agree and the research doesn't agree! What to do? Let's phone a friend..... Most of us have a friend or family member that has lost weight on a low-carb plan. Sometimes they've even lost a SIGNIFICANT amount of weight. All that anecdotal evidence can't be wrong, can it? As we learned in a previous article on this topic, low-carb diets will help you lose weight! There's enough research and evidence out there now to fully support that claim. But is it the 'right' weight, and is it 'safe' weight? Especially during the first two weeks on a low-carb diet, much of the weight loss is attributable to water loss. Falling off the diet, or introducing carbohydrates back into the body, will result in faster-than-normal weight gain from replenished glycogen stores. Another HUGE concern with low-carb weight loss success is whether or not it is 'safe' weight loss. We're not talking about heart health or cholesterol levels, but right now we're discussing fat loss vs. muscle loss. After all, nobody wants to lose muscle, do they? When we talk about wanting to lose weight, it's just understood that we want to lose FAT! On a low-carb diet, it is very possible to lose far too much weight from muscle and not enough weight from fat. (For more information on the distinction between fat loss and muscle loss, go to www.letspickupthepace.com and check out the e-book titled "The #1 Mistake People Make In Their Weight Loss Efforts"). So although our friends and family may have experienced weight loss on a low-carb diet, that fact alone is not enough to convince US to try it too. * CAN WE STICK WITH IT? &lt;br /&gt;As we've said time and time again, NO DIET IS GOING TO WORK FOR YOU IF YOU CAN'T STICK WITH IT. The Idaho Press Tribune ran and interesting article in defense of low-carbing (3-25-04, LeAnn Coffelt, Your Health section), where some of the challenges of low-carbing were disclosed: carb withdrawal (compared to nicotine withdrawal), hair loss, etc. Perhaps the most intriguing quote of the story was "One of the silliest things I've ever heard is that you will put the weight back on after you stop the diet. Well, of course you will." Before attempting to lose weight on a low-carb (or ANY) diet, you simply must ask yourself 'Can I stick with it?'. If you love pasta and pizza, then the answer is probably no. * THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION &lt;br /&gt;Okay, okay, enough talk about the pros and cons of low-carb life! Should you or shouldn't you 'go low carb'? Sorry to disappoint you, but NOBODY can answer that question for you. You, and only you, know if a low-carb diet is something you can stick with for life. There is, however, a list of questions you can (and should!) ask yourself before taking the plunge into low-carb mania: &lt;br /&gt;1) HAVE I DISCUSSED THIS WITH MY DOCTOR? &lt;br /&gt;2) Do I have a family history of heart disease and/or high blood pressure? &lt;br /&gt;3) Do I have a family history of cholesterol problems? &lt;br /&gt;4) Do I have a family history of cancer? &lt;br /&gt;5) Do I think I can stick with it, even through the 'carb withdrawal' phase? &lt;br /&gt;6) Have I scheduled regular bodyfat tests to make sure I am losing fat and not muscle? &lt;br /&gt;7) Do I have a support system in place to help me stick to my new lifestyle? &lt;br /&gt;8) Have I taken the time to EDUCATE myself on the specific diet, or am I simply following the advice of friends? &lt;br /&gt;9) HAVE I DISCUSSED THIS WITH MY DOCTOR? &lt;br /&gt;10) HAVE I DISCUSSED THIS WITH MY DOCTOR? Low-carb (or even no-carb) dieting MAY be safe and effective for you. Only your doctor can help you answer that question. In addition, Low-carb (or even no-carb) dieting MAY be something you can stick with for life. Only you can answer that question. * OUR FINAL ANSWER &lt;br /&gt;You didn't really think that we'd conclude this article without a reminder to EXERCISE, did you? After all, EXERCISE IS THE ONLY THING THAT ALL THE DOCTORS AND EXPERTS DO AGREE ON! Melanie Polk, RD, is the Director of Nutrition Education at the American Institute for Cancer Research. "We already know how to lose weight and keep it off," said Polk. "It's not a secret: eat less, EXERCISE MORE. Instead of eliminating all carbohydrates, choose whole-grain options and beans with the fiber to fill you up and provide energy throughout the day. Add vegetables and fruits while cutting back on animal protein and fat." Doctors agree that exercise is critical to achieving a healthy fitness level for life. Not just a healthy weight, but a healthy fitness level!! * Copyright 2005 Pick Up The Pace. Permission is not required for the distribution of Pick Up The Pace articles as long as they are used in their entirety, are properly credited to Pick Up The Pace, and are accompanied by our website link: www.letspickupthepace.com. * The information in this article and on this site is for general reference purposes only and not intended to address specific medical conditions. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical exam. Prior to participating in any exercise program or activity, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional. No information in this article or on www.letspickupthepace.com should be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition. Tracie Johanson is the founder of Pick Up The Pace, a 30-minute exercise studio for women, focusing on fitness, health and nutrition for maximum weight loss. 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What is seldom mentioned is that Tool causes patients to experience four phases of growth: Conception, Infancy, Adolescence and Maturity. Along the road through those four phases are lots of bumps and bruises, but also many celebrations and successes. Conception begins when patients consider surgery as a treatment for morbid obesity.  They may need to lose weight for health reasons, to restore quality of life or improve diminished self-esteem. Conception is followed by birth, an event conducted by the surgeon who partitions off most of the stomach creating a pocket or pouch that will hold one ounce of food. In most gastric bypass procedures the digestive system is re-routed to bypass the intestine and shortcut to the bowel. This prevents too many calories from being absorbed and stored by the body in the form of fat. The patient wakes from the surgery a bariatric infant. Infancy  begins when the patient wakes from the anesthesia with a stomach the size of a tablespoon. 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Wearing permanent your hair that way, you will encourage the development of breakouts, but just in one single day nothing very important will happened. When you go to make-up counter, do not forget to buy a lipstick to add more color to your cheeks. But take care not to choose a pinky-red one as your blemishes, because a wrong lipstick use can make a blemish look five times worse than it is in reality. Evie Lampard is a freelance writer interested in sedu hairstyles and cosmetic tips. 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The first thing in garden making is the selection of a spot. Without a choice, it means simply doing the best one can with conditions. With space limited it resolves itself into no garden, or a box garden. Surely a box garden is better than nothing at all. But we will now suppose that it is possible to really choose just the right site for the garden. What shall be chosen? The greatest determining factor is the sun. No one would have a north corner, unless it were absolutely forced upon him; because, while north corners do for ferns, certain wild flowers, and begonias, they are of little use as spots for a general garden. If possible, choose the ideal spot a southern exposure. Here the sun lies warm all day long. When the garden is thus located the rows of vegetables and flowers should run north and south. Thus placed, the plants receive the sun's rays all the morning on the eastern side, and all the afternoon on the western side. One ought not to have any lopsided plants with such an arrangement. Suppose the garden faces southeast. In this case the western sun is out of the problem. In order to get the best distribution of sunlight run the rows northwest and southeast. The idea is to get the most sunlight as evenly distributed as possible for the longest period of time. From the lopsided growth of window plants it is easy enough to see the effect on plants of poorly distributed light. So if you use a little diagram remembering that you wish the sun to shine part of the day on one side of the plants and part on the other, you can juggle out any situation. The southern exposure gives the ideal case because the sun gives half time nearly to each side. A northern exposure may mean an almost entire cut-off from sunlight; while northeastern and southwestern places always get uneven distribution of sun's rays, no matter how carefully this is planned. The garden, if possible, should be planned out on paper. The plan is a great help when the real planting time comes. It saves time and unnecessary buying of seed. New garden spots are likely to be found in two conditions: they are covered either with turf or with rubbish. In large garden areas the ground is ploughed and the sod turned under; but in small gardens remove the sod. How to take off the sod in the best manner is the next question. Stake and line off the garden spot. The line gives an accurate and straight course to follow. Cut the edges with the spade all along the line. If the area is a small one, say four feet by eighteen or twenty, this is an easy matter. Such a narrow strip may be marked off like a checkerboard, the sod cut through with the spade, and easily removed. This could be done in two long strips cut lengthwise of the strip. When the turf is cut through, roll it right up like a roll of carpet. But suppose the garden plot is large. Then divide this up into strips a foot wide and take off the sod as before. 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Unfortunately this same concept applies to weight loss just as it applies to everything else and although a lot of people want to lose weight they would rather think about the wonderful life they will have once they have lost it instead of thinking about how miserable they are because they have not lost it Again let us refer back to the Law of Attraction and if you think you are miserable, sad, guilty or have low self esteem powered thoughts then the Law of Attraction will bring you more things to be miserable about rather than good ones.  In fact the more miserable you are about something, say for example weight loss then the more powerfully you will attract more of the same since that is where you are focusing your self primarily. So by utilizing the power of Law of Attraction for weight loss is for you to simply stop thinking about your situation in the negative manner and start having positive thoughts instead. 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Public speaking at your own wedding?  That is, for a number of people, the absolute worst experience possible.  You have to stand up and make statements that people will remember in association with this most important occasion in your life, without giving undue offense to anyone. First and foremost, remember the cardinal rules of public speaking:  Tell the audience what youre going to go over, go over it, and tell them what you just went over.  In particular, keep the tone light, and keep an air of levity in your presentation.  Make them laugh.  Make them grin.  Make them smile. First of all, if youre the groom, thank everyone who helped you with the wedding.  Sometimes, being the groom at a wedding is sort of like being the prize steer at a stock show.  The wedding planner coordinates everything, your bride-to-be is stressing out over all the details, and all you have to do is wear a tuxedo, hand her the ring and not screw up. So, by all means, praise your bride.  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Fights are generally inevitable. They seem to be something that has to be dealt with. However, if it starts to be serious, conscious efforts should be done to salvage a marriage. Fights Sick and tired of constant bickering and fighting? It is actually such a wonder why other people just cannot help but fight. Fights take place because of failure to compromise, arrive at a consensus or even to have a simple understanding of a situation. They are often triggered by fears, threatened feelings or insecurities. They usually result to constant disagreement, bickering, verbal exchange of angry words, and unfortunately, it gets physical in some cases. The After Effects Recall. In the instances that a couple would fight, what are the effects after? No one actually wins in any argument. The confrontations can be very exhausting. The disagreements create too much tension. Rarely would one feel good after a fight. How to Avoid Fights Being part of the reality of  being in a marriage relationship, there should be active effort to avoid fights. If they cannot be avoided, there are ways of minimizing their bad effects or to at least arrive at a helpful resolution. Fight fairly. Here are some ways: 1. Know one another. Know what upsets the other. Part of  love and respect for your partner is to avoid insinuating things that would upset the other. 2. Do not be obsessed with being in control. 3. Maintain some space. Sometimes fights result because the husband and the wife are already in each others hair. Once one or the other is feeling the tension rise, it may be best to cool down away from one another with mutual respect. 4. Even if some time apart is desirable, it should be kept in mind that communication   must be maintained. Once the spouses have both cooled down, the problem should be discussed and resolved. 5. Big fights usually are started from small misunderstandings. It is essential that each party be able to discuss with the other any matter which he or she finds troubling no matter how trivial it may seem. Current statistics indicate that there are at least 25 million people in the United States alone who have been divorced. Do not be part of this sad statistic. The key to a lasting marriage is to maintain an open communication. Respect each other. Be sensitive to the needs, strengths and weaknesses of each other. With these foundations, the couple will weather any storm. Joe &amp; Emily Season are experts when it comes to relationships and marriage. Along with their lifetime of experience working with their own relationships they have helped many people in their lives find happiness. 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About Supposed Apparitions by the Virgin Mary Socalled</title><content type='html'>By Chris Bouter Reading on the web about so-called apparitions by the virgin Mary, I found out that very many predictions have not come true, particularly those supposedly made to pope John XXIII. Certainly the dates are mostly wrong. Now in the Old Testament if a prophet were wrong about anything, no matter how slight the detail, then in accordance with the Law he had to be put to death. As a lying spirit obviously had spoken through him or her and that meant that God's holy Name had been put to shame. Some Roman catholics lull themselves asleep by stating that there should be no hysteria about dates. 'The dates are uncertain, the chastisements are certain'. I conclude that these apparitions are manifestations by fallen female angels. All to bind catholics even more to superstition and idolatry. I know that many catholics are told that venerating or reverencing an icon is allowed, but that adoration and worship is reserved for God the Father and God the Son. But this kind of theoretical difference only serves to bind them to the service of icons, idols and supposed saints of every kind. The deceit (read: being deceived) and superstition of Roman catholics is almost legendary. Now lest you think I am some kind of antipapist, let me try to explain a little bit where I am coming from. I am convinced that everywhere where the bible is opened and God is being called upon, there the Holy Spirit is working. Every (local) church, whether Roman catholic, protestant, evangelical or otherwise, therefore is being enlightened by God. And with all our drawbacks, every church and believer has his or her foibles and fortes. I hope to learn from you and I wish you seek the same in me. In the eyes of a catholic I must appear a protestant. But I do not like that name at all. It is a negative name. We should be living examples, rather than protesting and accusing people. It is my understanding that the Roman catholic church is sketched and predicted in John's epistle to Thyatira. And I am very glad that is said there by the Lord that her works in the end will exceed those of the beginning. Of Ephesus, christendom at the beginning, rather the opposite is being said. Though I definitely do not believe that Rome (or the vatican) is the whore of Revelation (some conservative catholics do consider her a whore), I do identify her with the Jezebel of Thyatira. Who the whore of the apocalypse will be, called the mother of all whores, remains a mystery. 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I wish to para-phrase the words of  Hosea in, Hosea 5:7 ; They have dealt treacherously against the Lord: for they have begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with their portions. To wit this nation has begotten strange children, children of idol worship, strange gods that abhor the living God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, the God of our forefathers that established this nation on the strict principles that Jesus is Both Lord and Christ.  Has this Nation dealt treacherously against the Lord, by allowing these strange children of idols, to grow and prosper in a nation of freedom? We have seen in the past, when at war, people of certain  backgrounds and nations of origin, being rounded up and put in camps. We being afraid that these people were also the enemy that we were fighting. We segregated these people, hated these people and, despised their nations of origin, because of what they desired to do. Has this nation forgotten all that it has learned over the past 100 years? We used to call, the Indians, and then King George, the anti-Christ, we were a nation that was in Love with The Living God, and also feared Him the most. &lt;br /&gt;Has this nation dealt treacherously against the Lord, not standing up and declaring that, He is the God of Our Nation, or are we afraid to make sound statements to all because we fear reprisals and ridicule from the rest of the world? Who are we afraid of, lawyers, judges, principality's, powers, Kings, Priest?  Rom 13:1  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. There are no, lawyers, judges, principality's, powers, Kings, or Priest, that exist that are not ordained by God. All these powers exist at the will of God. Do you not believe that God can give power and also can take it away? Why have we, as a nation, been able to exist with so many enemies for so long?  Because we had God on our side, who has protected us. We were the light of the world to the gentile race of people, we preached the Gospel and proclaimed God as our Leader, Lord and our Sovereign God. We once  guarded our shores against the enemy of freedom but have we made a pact with the devil and allowed him to set up palaces of Gold and Silver in our heart land? We must leave the wheat and the chaff grow together, for God will separate them in the end. But where is our National pride, where is our National Prominence among the world, where has our devotion to the living God gone? Does not each leader that comes from other nations, seek only after the wealth of this nation? Do they come to hear about our fear of God, or do they come with their hands out? What Happened to One Nation under God? In Matthew 21:43 we see that what was taken away from Israel, for a time, was given to us.  Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.  Have we allowed these worshipers of strange and false gods to pervert this nation? Have we allowed Satan to come in freely and make up laws, transgressing the true laws, changing the ordinances, and breaking the everlasting covenant that was handed down to us by God? Isa 24:5  The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant.                                                                           2Ki 17:29  Howbeit every nation made gods of their own, and put them in the houses of the high places which the Samaritans had made, every nation in their cities wherein they dwelt.&lt;br /&gt;There is a separation between the physical and the spiritual. Dan 7:25  And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. We all have the knowledge of Gods word, we cannot be so blind as to believe that all religions can come together and be as one.      For the light hates the darkness, and Idols have no place in the House of God. Are we to close a blind eye to history? Are we to forget what happened to, Babylon, Rome, Berlin and Moscow, and the latest Baghdad, with all their false gods and idols, did they not all fall?                                                                                                The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, He makes us to stand and also can allow us to fall. 2Co 6:14-18;  Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? &lt;br /&gt;And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? &lt;br /&gt;And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,&lt;br /&gt;And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. We do not go to arms nor do we fight the flesh. Our fight is with the spirit of anti-Christ. Our weapons are not of this world but of a world beyond measure. Our weapons are fashioned by God, The Armor of Faith, Salvation and Truth. Eze 12:28  Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD. Psa 33:12-15;  Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.&lt;br /&gt;The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. &lt;br /&gt;From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. &lt;br /&gt;He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. &lt;br /&gt;Bible prophecy is coming to pass, we as a Nation must continue to stand upon the truth of the Gospel. We must declare to all that we are a nation that believe and trust in only one God threw His Son, Jesus Christ.    Ars. 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Some franchisors have a package deal for a hotel, however very few pay any other costs.  The franchise agreements should address the associated costs with initial training and travel to and from.  It is for this reason that I devised this clause to go into our franchise agreements for our franchise company; 3.6.2 Associated Costs Franchisee agrees to pay any and all fees, charges, travel, living and other expenses and compensation which may be incurred by Franchisee and/or another designee in connection with this initial training program. If Franchisee cannot attain legal entry into the United States to attend their required initial training program, Franchisee must submit for Franchisors approval Franchisees proposed initial training program. 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Listen to the voice of an innocent child. &lt;br /&gt;Hans Christian Andersen, The Emperors New Clothes Famous Russian physiologist and Noble Prize winner Ivan Pavlov taught the world about the conditional reflex that penetrates us with its urges to act.  Unfortunately, many Russian mobile content providers have decided that one of the basic conditional reflexes works best for bringing new mobile technology to the craving youth.  And this technology is as old as the world.  To me it seems disturbing that among TOP-20 Russias most popular WAP resources, erotic content remains the king.  The most frequently used words in Russian WAP searches is porno-- in October 2006 this word accounted for some 42.9% of all searches.   Everyone from providers and operators to consulting agencies indifferently acknowledge this, seeming to pay no attention to its unmeasured negative value on the whole generation. On the one hand, it is easy to blame mobile content providers only.  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Seems the Saints are quite concerned over WHO the leaders of this "movement" should be or, at the very least, who will lead their House Church. HOW should they be selected and WHAT it is they will actually do? Many who are attempting to "think outside the edifice" have only tasted of Institutional-style leadership and, well...we become what we surround ourselves with. When it's all we know, it's all we do. Reminds me of the elders of Israel in 1 Samuel Chapter 8. They had direct access to God Himself through Samuel the prophet but wanted a king like all the other nations had. God gave in but warned them of what to expect. It was a disaster. Such is the Adamic nature of man: somebody tell me what to do! I'm resisting the urge to say anything further regarding leadership a la Ephesians 4:11. That dead horse has been beaten into glue sticks by better writers and theologians than I within the House Church camps. 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Compare that to the leaders of an Islamic terrorist group, encouraging his followers to lay down their lives as martyrs and strapping a bomb to their chests while he builds his diabolical empire. Having counseled many a struggling married couple, far too often have I heard men declare how "unsubmissive" their wives were, while he sits in his leather reclining throne with remote control scepter in hand, barking out brief commands for all his subjects to obey: "Sit down!" "Be quiet!" "Go to sleep!" "Where's my supper?" On the other hand, Jesus exemplified what a REAL godly leader was like. He accepted children, calling them forward and blessing them. He honored women. He forgave the seemingly unforgivable. He loved the seemingly unlovable. He accepted those who had been rejected by everyone else. He showed future leaders how to be prophets, priests and kings. A Prophet hears from God and blesses the people. A Priest offers up prayers to Heaven on their behalf. 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To you first, God, having raised up His Servant Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from your iniquities." The phrase "my servant" and "thy servant" are used quite allot in Scripture. I couldn't help but notice an interview yesterday with the Indianapolis Colts head coach, Tony Dungee. He is about to play in the Super Bowl against a protge of his, Coach Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears. Dungee caught my attention when he was asked why he hired Smith years ago as one of his assistants. He said something like, "I knew he was knowledgeable of the game of football...I wanted someone who could teach." He humbly referred to Smith as " a man with Christian values, like myself." Incidentally, he went on to say how similar Smith's coaching style is to his own and how, in Chicago's camp, just as in his own team's camp, you won't hear coaches cussing but you will hear lots of teaching going on. I like that. 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Since '99, he has broadcast over 600 inspirational articles and a dozen booklets on subjects sure to interest the thinking Christian and accelerate the process of spiritual development. He is the founder of t.e.a.m. ministries. An Author, Pastoral Counselor and Teacher, his eMail broadcasts, known as "Your Town for Jesus" are read around the globe. Subscribe at team1min@our-town.com.com A licensed/ordained minister, a Certified Workplace Chaplain, and a Professional Member of NIBIC, he has ministered in Methodist, Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist, Disciples of Christ, College and Cowboy churches. He is the Workplace Chaplain for a Texas firm, overseeing the Spiritual Development of over 500 employees at ten facilities throughout the state. He is a strong advocate for the House Church Movement, readily available to assist Christians feeling that same inclination. A Speaker on the Christian Speaker Network, he may be available to speak to your church or Christian group. 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Yet, it is also important to note that a woman who has an open and inviting posture as well as facing you is much more likely to be attracted to you than the woman who is not in this position. This small little tip is especially important when approaching a group of women considering that if you pick the girl who isn't as interested in you she might shut you out since she knows her friend is attracted to you as well. Now this does not mean women who are not in this position are not attracted you. It simply means that women who are in this position are much more likely to be sexually interested in you than other women so approach accordingly. Once you have become an expert at maintaining an open posture you might begin to notice that you have a much more responsive group of women when approaching them than you otherwise would have had. 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It is not only difficult to forgive but at times it is difficult to forget. It takes a lot of courage to forgive and forget. In any form of relationships you or your partner or other family members are seen making mistakes and asking for forgiveness and then being excused for faults and mistakes is a part of life. But at times your partner makes such mistakes that you find it difficult to forgive. Especially in a married life when one of the partners hurts your feelings badly you find it hard to forgive. And even if you forgive you cannot forget it. It hovers over your mind and irritates you again and again. So when you forgive learn to forget it too as unless you forget you cannot forgive completely. You are always suspecting your partner to be committing that mistake again. That trust seems to have lost. In marriages couples often make mistakes. They involve into extra marital affairs, an act that is very common in relationships. 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These attritubes attract others and engender respect, making you a more desirable partner. 2.Commit to putting more fun in your life even when youre feeling miserable. Dont wait until your relationship is perfect to plan fun activities for yourself. Sign up for a community class to learn about kayaking, gourmet cooking, or drumming. Make a list of places in your town or a nearby one that youd like to visit. Branch out, learn new skills, and broaden your world. When youre active and having fun, youll be happier. An extra benefit will be that youll also appear more attractive to your partner. Individuals who are happy have a natural sex appeal that makes them desirable and draws others to them. When youre living life with gusto and a sense of adventure, irregardless of the state of your relationship, your partner is more likely to want to spend time with you. 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Typically, the following topics are off limits for interviews and are not considered to be legal interview questions: Age&lt;br /&gt;Marital Status&lt;br /&gt;Information about your spouse or significant other&lt;br /&gt;Race&lt;br /&gt;Sexual orientation&lt;br /&gt;Religion&lt;br /&gt;Political affiliation&lt;br /&gt;Country of birth&lt;br /&gt;Physical disabilities&lt;br /&gt;Your plans to have children&lt;br /&gt;Other personal information that does not directly relate to the job You should only be asked legal interview questions during an interview but lets face it, chances are good that you will run into an interviewer at some point that will ask you one of more of these not-so legal interview questions. You can choose to answer the question(s) in one of three ways: 1. You could choose not to answer the question which will probably ruin your chances at the job.   No, this isnt fair but it is often the reality if you choose this route. Im not sure Id want to work for a company that hires managers who treat people this way anyways to be honest. 2. You could choose to answer the question. In other words, you tell the interviewer the honest answer to the question. 3. You could choose to ignore the question and handle the possible reason for asking such a question. If for example you were asked your age and you are young, you might respond by saying that you are experienced beyond your years if you suspect the interviewer feels you are too young for the position. If you are more experienced and feel that the interviewer might believe you to be too old for the position, you might suggest that your experience brings a unique insight to the role that a less experienced candidate couldnt bring. In other words, you politely let the interviewer know that whatever concern they might have is not a valid one. One thing to keep in mind when handling these sorts of questions: Not all interviewers who ask not-so legal interview questions are doing it for insincere reasons. Interviewers are human, too! No, it is not right to ask you about your country of origin (for example) but they might be genuinely interested to learn more about you. If you meet someone on the street and are casually talking, it probably wouldnt seem out of the ordinary to ask each other such questions and sometimes it is hard for an interviewer to remember that some questions are simply not ones they should include in an interview setting. If they are simply trying to make conversation with you, it can be difficult to consistently stick to asking legal interview questions and they might not intentionally mean to do something wrong so be careful how you react to such questions. Use common sense when responding. 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Massage, in my opinion, originated in nature itself, with the mother and child relationship. Just have look at the animal world and you will see how all mothers (well, nearly all, nature is not without faults) treat their babies. Cuddling, licking and stroking are common. If you combine the two together acupuncture and massage, we have acupuncture massage, or acupressure. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Acupressure is a technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Acupressure involves placing physical pressure by finger, hand, elbow, or with the aid of electrical or mechanical devices on different acupuncture points on the surface of the body. To put it simply: Massage of specific acupuncture points is acupressure. Many martial arts also study and use acupressure for self-defence and health purposes. The points or combinations of points are said to be used to manipulate or handicap an opponent. 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Nevertheless, I disagree with many of the tax protest arguments and strategies.  As this article proceeds I will raise questions along the way that the tax protestor is morally obliged to answer.  These questions are intended to provoke thought and challenge assumptions that have not been carefully thought out.  Interspersed throughout the article I will touch on issues that are related to the high level of taxation and the resulting loss of freedom, along with thoughts on a strategy to regain freedom in our society.  My comments in this article should make it abundantly clear that I do not favor the present level of taxation or the system itself.  The present tax system needs to be completely repudiated and done away with.  Accomplishing this depends upon a biblical strategy.  Departure from or rejection of Scriptural teaching will ensure further loss of freedom and defeat. We will look at several important biblical texts and survey some historical research and commentary materials that are relevant to the topic of taxation and the citizens duty to government.  I especially hope to challenge those tax protestors of Christian convictions.  More importantly, I hope to provide a general course of action that is biblically based and faithful to the reformation tradition.  Hopefully, my numerous comments along the way will serve to accomplish this.  My philosophy towards a government and society, which have become deformed, is one of reclaiming and rebuilding under Christs lordship.  This requires a biblical optimistic view of history.  Contrary to this would be despair, apathy, or a Luddite policy of destruction towards government. It seems to me that when given the option we should pick our battles carefully, i.e., count the costs.  See Luke 14:28-32.  Christ has instructed us to be wise. See Matt. 10:16.  Do we have sufficient means to win the battle?  If we lose the battle, what will be the consequences?  What will be the consequences it we ignore certain battles?  What are our priorities?  It is true that taxes and regulations are now at an all time high.  This puts a tremendous burden on Christian families.  As a consequence, wives have entered the work place to make ends meet.  Christians have been forced to put their children in the hands of non-believers for education in the government schools.  Lower taxes would certainly produce freedom to choose other alternatives for educating our children.  The current government program for raising the villages children has been an unmitigated disaster from a Christian perspective. Socialists and other proponents of the tax-welfare-state like uneducated populations, or people who have been given a sub-standard education in the government schools.  Uneducated people are easy to control because they fall prey to specious arguments and the malignant agenda of socialism.  Socialism reflects mans fallen nature by enticing people to use the power of the group to steal other peoples property and wealth.  When considering Scriptural passages such as Exodus 20:15 which forbids stealing, socialism can best be described as organized crime, or collective evil.  Thievery and covetousness are bound up in the hearts of fallen men.  Many debased citizens are only too glad to use the power of government to steal from their neighbors.  Inheritance and property taxes are two examples of how this happens.  Government stealing is always done in the name of good things, such as the children. Should Christians be involved in the tax protest movement?  The definition of a tax protestor utilized in this article is one who has stopped filing and refuses to pay taxes.  Is the tax protest movement a solution?  Criticizing the government tax system and refusing to pay taxes are two entirely different things.  If refusing to pay taxes is contrary to Scripture, will God honor those involved in the tax protest movement?  What battles will help further the cause of Christ and the gospel?  The reconstruction of society will not take place without a reformation of the individual and church first.  This does not mean that we have to sit back and wait.  The reconstruction of the individual, church and society can happen simultaneously. We value and prize the Constitution of our country.  While not being perfect, it is, in the words of R.J. Rushdoony, a good procedural manual.1  The Constitution was a product of a time when the Judeo-Christian world view was dominant.  At numerous points the Constitution reflects the teaching of Scripture.  We should appeal to it in much the same way that Paul used his Roman citizenship.  Ultimately, we must recognize the Constitution is the word of man.  The Christian receives God's revelation in the Bible as absolute truth. We are therefore obligated to proceed biblically.  How does the reconstruction of society happen?  Are tax revolts the answer?  Rushdoony comments on this: The reconstruction of society comes not by tax revolts &lt;br /&gt;or any kind of revolution but by regeneration.2 God directs His people to pray and repent.  See II Chronicles 7:14.  This action on our part constitutes the first matter of importance.  Jesus commands His servants to "Occupy till I come" (Luke 19:13).  Occupy can mean to engage, which carries a connotation of conquering, or taking over.  Consequently, this passage is relevant to the Christians active involvement in society.  Christ in another place instructs us to be the salt and light within society (Matt. 5:13-16).  Salt has a preservative quality, and darkness disappears when there is light.  These passages from the gospels are relevant to what is called the cultural mandate.  Societal reformation is the result of Christian faithfulness to this mandate, which requires an unequivocal engagement in society. Numerous books such as Good-Bye April 15th by Boston Tea Party3 have been written attempting to convince people that they are under no obligation to pay federal income taxes.  Boston Tea Party is a Common Law Trademark of Javelin Press.  This book in particular deals with the question of lawful jurisdiction and taxation, or the nature of government argument.  Adherents to this line of thinking believe the federal government has no jurisdiction to levy taxes upon citizens of the individual states.  Proponents of this viewpoint believe that the claims of the federal tax revenuers are nothing more than de facto claims made by those who have overstepped their lawful constitutional authority.  Followers of this view sometimes refer to themselves as State Sovereign Citizens.  It should be noted that the wording State Sovereign Citizen does not appear in the Constitution. Irwin Schiff, the grand daddy of present day tax protestors, has written books allegedly showing the loopholes in the tax code.  Followers of this approach just stop filing and paying income taxes because supposedly the IRS code says that it is voluntary.  Schiffs latest book is The Federal Mafia-How it Illegally Imposes And Unlawfully Collects Income Taxes.4  Other arguments advanced by tax protestors deal with moral arguments used to justify not paying taxes.  Some tax protest arguments may be properly classified as  moronic.  Protestors within this group, when in trouble with the tax court, plead ignorance of the law.  There is considerable disagreement among tax protestors on the correct strategy of escaping the federal income tax.  Many of the tax protest books and arguments leave the theoretical and actually suggest that their readers drop out of the tax system.  This course of action is reckless, because courts and juries have on a consistent basis, excepting for clear cases of government abuse, ruled against tax protestors.  In many cases tax protestors have gone to jail. It could be argued that the courts of today are rarely interpreting the Constitution's "original intent."  Historically speaking, it could be argued that a de jure government would recognize the right use of law and rule according to the original intent of the framers of the Constitution.  A strict constructionist may argue that constitutionally speaking, we have a de facto or a government without lawful constitutional authority.  Historically and constitutionally our Constitution is a fixed document.  The courts are charged with interpreting the Constitution.  The court today is interpreting constitutional law with a different mindset or world view than at an earlier time in our history.  This should not surprise us.  All evidence is interpreted within the framework of a world view.  The courts have ruled our present system to be de jure.  Congress has put its stamp of approval on our current system.  The nature of our constitutional republic has been changed.  The majority of people believe our government is a democracy. There have been a number of amendments added to the Constitution that have inadvertently or otherwise subverted the original intent of the founders.  The Supreme Court, for example, has in effect abrogated the Tenth Amendment with its interpretation of the Commerce and the General Welfare clauses in the Constitution.  We should disagree with recent actions of the courts and take lawful steps to correct the situation.  In addition, the general effect of the Fourteenth, Sixteenth and Seventeenth Amendments have been to empower the federal government at the expense of states rights. Do the Fourteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Amendments violate the intent of the founders?  If so, then there is a real conflict between the original intent of the founding fathers and these amendments.  It is this writers opinion that this is what has happened, and that these amendments should be repealed.  Where do we go from here?  How do we regain freedom?  Repealing the Fourteenth Amendment would remove the federal government from interfering in the states business.  Repealing the Sixteenth Amendment would de-fund the federal government.  De-funding and de-centralizing the federal government is always a good strategy. Repealing the Seventeenth Amendment would return the job of appointing U.S. Senators to the state legislators, and out of the hands of the mob.  The mob has discovered numerous ways to vote themselves handouts from the federal government.  This is accomplished through their popularly elected representatives and senators who promise new and ever expanding entitlements to win votes.  The whole system appears to be degenerating into a massive vote-buying scam.  Unprincipled men will promise the electorate seemingly almost anything in exchange for votes. Relevant to the validity of Schiffs and the jurisdictional arguments mentioned above, the subsequent comments should be noted.  The Sixteenth Amendment authorizes the uniform collection of taxes in the fifty states by the federal government.  This amendment was properly ratified according to Thomas R. Eddlem, the research director for The New American magazine. 5 Eddlems article Patriot Beware! in which he defends this thesis should be required reading for those in the tax protest movement.  Eddlem demolishes much of the mythology that is so prevalent today among tax protestors and the larger patriot community.  There have been a number of challenges to the Sixteenth Amendment since its ratification in 1913.  The Supreme Court and lower courts have consistently upheld the constitutionality of this amendment.  See attorney James Lantings article A Memorandum Regarding Income Tax Protests for a survey of the major challenges to the Sixteenth Amendment.6  The lower courts, through case law and precedent, have solidified and strengthened the judicial standing of the Sixteenth Amendment. In addition, the federal courts have the authorization of our elected representatives.  Congress approves the appointment of federal judges.  They also approve funding for the courts and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  This puts their stamp of approval on the courts, tax system, and collection agency (IRS). Does the present-day intrusion of the federal government into nearly every aspect of our lives and the accompanying all-time high tax rates represent freedom?   Of course not!  How do we repair the situation?  Do we fight in the courts using arguments that are true but not recognized?  This may be a necessary course of action.  Are we financially prepared for this course of action?  It should be remembered that "original intent" arguments are ridiculed and have been for all practical purposes thrown out of many present day constitutional debates.  What is the reaction of the press or members of the Senate when asked to confirm the nomination of a judge who holds to original intent?  Remember Clarence Thomas and Robert Bork?  Our representatives are themselves the product of a dumbed down educational system.  We must challenge the prevailing ignorance with serious biblical and constitutional arguments based upon sound research. Questions concerning the morality of high taxation are not new.  There have been many times throughout history that taxes have reached oppressive levels.   At the time of Christ, the Roman government ruled Palestine.  It could have been argued, and it was, that God was the King of Israel and that the Roman government was a de facto tyranny.  Consider the imposition of taxes in Israel during the bitter foreign occupation by the Roman government: The tax itself was looked upon as an inherent religious wrong, as well as civil imposition, and by many the payment of it was considered a sinful act of disloyalty to God.7 Alfred Edersheim in his book Sketches of Jewish Social Life in the days of Christ adds to this: But the Roman taxation, which bore upon Israel with such crushing weight, was quite of its own kind  systematic, cruel, relentless, and utterly regardless.8 The modern individual does not comprehend or fathom the depravity of Rome.  Taxes during this time in history were severe and arbitrarily collected, and went to support the following: 1. war, conquest, imperialism, destruction and devastation  2. incredible extravagance of the Roman authorities (from emperors to senators, to lesser procurators, magistrates, etc.) Tiberius supported a colony of 300 homosexual boys on the island of Capri for his indulgence; Nero married a homosexual in a public ceremony; others gambled away millions of dollars in one night; drunkenness, sexual immorality, assassination, waste was the rule rather than the exception.  3. building pagan temples and the support of an idolatrous priesthood (involving sexual perversion and demonology)  4. building huge, complex, expensive gladiatorial arenas and the payment of all expenses for games at which thousands of animals and humans were slaughtered [including Christians]  5. a large welfare "dole" in massive proportions that resulted in a huge class of citizens with nothing to do but mischief  6. foreign aid to keep in power "puppet" officials (like the Herods) who were brutal and corrupt  7. support of an empire that arbitrarily and without compassion enslaved large portions of nations and cultures it defeated in war (there were more slaves in first century Rome than free citizens).9 The old Roman Republic had long since been corrupted.  Against this background of massive corruption and moral perversion, and by what could be argued was nothing more than a de facto imperial tyrannical government, Jesus said in Matt 22:19-21 regarding the hated Roman poll tax, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's.  Jesus said this because according to the outworking of God's sovereign plan, the Roman government was a God ordained de jure government.  Christ's people were to subject themselves to this very government.  It should be noted that Caesar was a military dictator who had the approval of the mob, not a leader produced by a republican form of government.  In addition, there was the cult of Caesar.  Caesar was viewed as divine.  Paying taxes was a form of submission to Caesar.  The Roman government as shown above was far worse than the present U.S. government. Carl F. Henry has written in his book Aspects of Christian Social Ethics about the first three hundred years of Christianity in the Roman Empire: During the three hundred years when the Roman emperors&lt;br /&gt;declared Christianity an illegal religion, Christians were&lt;br /&gt;marked as criminals by civil law simply because they were&lt;br /&gt;Christian. Against such government the Christian&lt;br /&gt;movement generated no revolutionary temper, and to such a&lt;br /&gt;government Christian believers pledged their prayers and paid their taxes.10 Christianity conquered the Roman Empire by the third century.  A tax revolt or revolution did not accomplish this.  The Christians followed Christs example in the area of taxation.  This example should not be minimized.  In Matthew 17:24-27 we read about Christs encounter with the Herodians and Pharisees concerning the temple tax.  Surely, as Lord of the temple, Christ was immune from this tax.  Yet, Jesus paid this tax.  Christs actions have enormous implications for those who call Him Lord.  If Jesus instructed His people to pay taxes to Rome, (Matt. 22:19-21) how much more should we be careful to obey present day laws?  If Christ is our Lord we should follow His example. Romans 13:1-7 are verses dealing with the extent of the Christians duty to civil government.  These passages deal with paying taxes and other important directives for Christians.  They do not deal with every conceivable question concerning taxation, but nevertheless provide binding principles for the godly.  Consider Robert Haldanes comments concerning the Christians obligation to pay taxes, Romans 13:7, to the higher powers or the powers that be in 13:1: It is here explicitly taught that taxes stand by the law of God on the same footing as private debts, which every man is therefore under an equal obligation to discharge.11 Many people today are not familiar with this concept of taxes and private debts having the same standing before the law of God.  Noted reformed theologian, Charles Hodge, explains who the type of rulers are we owe these debts to in his commentary on this section of Scripture: It is clear that this passage [Ro. 13:1,2] is applicable to men living under every form of governmentit is the powers that be, the de facto government, that is to be regarded as, for the time being, ordained of God.12 End of part one Endnotes Part one 1. Rousas John Rushdoony, interview with Bill Moyers, God And Politics On Earth As It Is In Heaven, (Alexandria, VA: PBS, Dec. 23, 1987). 2. Rousas John Rushdoony, Law And Society, Volume Two of the Institutes of Biblical Law, (Vallecito, CA: Ross House Books, 1982), p. 264. 3. Boston Tea Party, Good-Bye April 15th, (Cedar City, Utah: Javelin Press, 1992). 4. Irwin Schiff, The Federal Mafia: How it Illegally Imposes and Unlawfully Collects Income Taxes, (Las Vegas, NV: Freedom Books, 1992). 5. Thomas R. Eddlem, The New American, (Appleton, WI: American Opinion Publishing Inc, 1997), p. 27, 28. 6. Attorney James Lanting, A Memorandum Regarding Income Tax Protests in the Ordained Servant, (Carson, ND: Pleroma Press, 1995), Volume Four, Number Four, p. 82. 7. James Orr, General Editor, The International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia, Volume Four, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1986), p. 2920. 8. Alfred Edersheim, Sketches Of Jewish Social life in the days of Jesus, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1988), p. 53. 9. Paul T. Butler, What The Bible Says About Civil Government, (Joplin, Missouri: College Press, 1990), p. 294, 295. 10. Carl F. Henry, Aspects of Christian Social Ethics, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1980), p. 180. 11. Robert Haldane, An Exposition of Romans, (McLean, Virginia: MacDonald Publishing Company, 1958), p. 586. 12. Charles Hodge, Commentary On The Epistle To The Romans, (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1980), p. 407. Mr. Kettler is an ordained Presbyterian Elder and the owner of Undergroundnotes.com where his theological, philosophical and political articles can be read. He has worked in corporate America for over 25 years and is now realizing his dreams as a successful home business entrepreneur. Mr. Kettler can be reached through his business site at: http://www.internationalhomebusinessonline.com. Permission is hereby granted to reprint this article as long as my web site is retained in the biographical information. 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McGroarty Flower bulbs need a good, long, winters sleep. Like some people we know, if they wake up before they are fully rested, they get kind of cranky, and then they dont bloom well at all. Actually what happens is during a mild winter, the soil stays too warm, and the bulbs begin to come out of dormancy early. They start to grow, and once the tips emerge above the soil line, they are subject to freezing if the temperatures dip back down below freezing. And thats usually what happens. After the bulbs have emerged, they freeze and then dont bloom at all, or if they do its a very sad display. Another reason this happens is because the bulbs are not planted deep enough. They may have been deep enough when you planted them, but as the soil goes through the freezing and thawing process, the bulbs can actually work their way up in the ground. One way to keep your flower bulbs sleeping longer, which will protect them from freezing, is to mulch the bed. 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If we want to move ahead with our life, to improve the quality of our living, we have to take full responsibility for our future. You have to take responsibility to do something against that fatty tissue and fight those cellulite spots on your body. That fat did not come there because your granny had blue eyes! They came there because you were eating too much of wrong food and doing no exercise at all. Some (especially women) will protest loudly against upper statement. They will swear they can not lose weight because they eat exactly the same food, doing exactly the same sports as their friends, but still being 10 pounds heavier.  &lt;br /&gt;It must be stated that every human being is born with genes that determine a specific body type, including how many fat cells one has. And yes there are individuals who tend to gain weight faster than others when exposed to exactly the same influences. But the final explanation is: we could be more receptive for gaining fat faster than our friends, but we were not born fat. And having tendency to gain weight more than others does not hammer our destiny. Daily caloric intake is greater than calories we burn in a day. That is why become fat. &lt;br /&gt;But than again scientists or fat people are not satisfied with that explanation. At the end of the day we realize that majority of fat people do not eat same quantities of food and do not exercise as much as their peers who seem to keep their body weight constant over the years. Overweight people just eat too much and exercise too little. But why? Scientists therefore presume that increased body weight could be a result of chemical instability. Leptin is another topic that can not be ignored. Leptin is a special hormone, released by our body after we eat. Leptin is a kind of messenger which sends orders to our brain to shut down the hunger alarm when we are full. 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If you have been following my articles, you know by now that I write exclusively about  articles concerning altercations with police officers, stops by the police, or anything concerning law enforcement.  What I would like to speak about now are charges levied against you by a law enforcement officer.  First, keep in mind that an officers' charge against you is simple based on his perceptions of the events that has taken place.  He based these facts on either what he has observed, or what he was told.  His charge is NOT a fact.  It's simply his or her perception of the events.   So therefore, if you alleged that you are innocent, that could very well be true.  But don't try to defend yourself at that time?   That's a decision made by a judge at a later date, called your court date.  Therefore, do not attempt to argue your case with the officer.  You will lose.  Wait for your court date. Now, lets start with a summons.  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