<?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-7880649705989491738</id><updated>2011-04-21T20:41:07.863-07:00</updated><title type='text'>turneyengracia</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://turneyengracia.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7880649705989491738/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://turneyengracia.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7880649705989491738/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>turneyengracia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09137783458317883044</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>141</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7880649705989491738.post-7944467523574677499</id><published>2008-06-16T02:38:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T02:38:52.018-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Is It Possible To Legally Get Free Motorola Ringtones</title><content type='html'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Craig_Thornburrow]Craig Thornburrow Everyone loves ringtones for their phone, but is there truly a way to get free ringtones? 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You may like the decorations on one cake, but not the style.  or you may  love the design of a cake that seems to be tiered at odd angles, but not the way it is decorated.  You can combine the two. Fortunately wedding cakes mean big business and there are plenty of great resources to help you find wedding cake pictures. Todays wedding cakes are not the cakes that your mothers generation had.  They have moved beyond the typical round or square layers.  Wedding cakes come in al shapes and sizes. What would have been impossible 15 years ago is now commonplace and pictures help you to understand what can be done.  Wedding cakes can be a combination of several shapes arranged in unusual ways.  Cake toppers are no longer just the cutesy bride and groom of the past.  Themed cakes such as Harley Motorcycle cakes were unheard of a few years ago.  Now themed cakes are the order of the day. Resources to get the most out of wedding cake pictures: If you do a web search for wedding cake photos you will get so many links that you could still be looking 50 years from now.  It is possible you will find a cake in time for your silver anniversary.  We do have a few ideas that can help use resources other than the internet to look for cake ideas. Local Wedding Photographers Every wedding photographer takes pictures of the cake and cake cutting ceremony.  They should be happy to show you, especially if you let them know you are also shopping for a photographer.  You can find photographers in the yellow pages. Local Bakeries Every baker that makes wedding cakes should have a portfolio of wedding cakes they have made.  You may find your cake there.  Dont be afraid to ask if they can take elements from two or more cakes to create a wedding cake that is uniquely yours.  Even if you are planning to make your own cake this may give you some ideas. Libraries If you want to make your own cake, libraries will have cookbooks that you can use to find a recipe.  They will also likely have wedding planning books that will probably have cake  pictures.  If your library has a magazine section check for bridal magazines, they usually have wedding cake pictures. Many libraries have local directories which should list wedding planners, photographers, bakers, hotels and caterers, all of which should have pictures of their work. Hotels Many hotels cater wedding receptions, ask the receptionist or banquet manager who they think is the best baker in the area is.  The hotel may even have their own baker.  If so, ask to see examples of their work.  These people as well as bakeries and photographers, all deal with real cakes and should know the best bakers. Book Stores Take a look at wedding planning books, and bridal magazines for pictures of wedding cakes you might be interested in. 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One tip, when you see a cake that interests you, make a note of where  you saw the picture and what attracts you.  That way if you decide to take another look you wont go nuts trying to locate it.  Remember choosing a cake from looking at a wedding cake pictures should be fun, so relax and enjoy it. Nina is an expert freelance writer. She is a cake decorator and a certified naturopath. Presently she is happily RV-ing with her husband. 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Do you have a keen eye for detail and a sharp mind for beauty? Do you consider preparing food as an art? The culinary arts is not just about cooking delectable meals. It can also mean the courteous service we get from restaurants. Or it can be the hospital food that we never like to eat. Culinary arts is very much involved in the creation of ice sculptors, and chocolate carvings. Thats not all. Culinary arts fruit designs have become famous over the years. Fruit carvings actually started in Thailand and have been around for several centuries already. The use of culinary arts fruit designs in dishes have basically been limited to those prepared for the royal family. The royal chef had the biggest responsibility in making sure that the meals served were pleasing not only to the mouth but to the eyes as well. This art of fruit and vegetable carving which is known as kae-sa-lak is done everywhere nowadays. 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After all, the trade show management, exhibitors and attendees are stimulating the local economy spending money staying in the hotels, eating out at local restaurants, buying tourist gifts from local vendors, hiring cabs and opening their wallets to the local economy.   But does the trade show organizer or the trade show exhibitor ever think to do more for the local communitys needs?  Although the trade show boosts the local economy, what about the charitable needs of the community? According to Eve Schmitt, CMP, Executive Vice President Cappa &amp; Graham, a leader in the trade show event and meeting production industry, philanthropic minded companies make an impact by creating goodwill when they reach out to the local community.  In fact, philanthropy can become the most substantial component of a particular trade show booth or trade show event. 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It is a very effective medicine since 1959 to lose extra weight and it is very popular all over the world. Phentermine is authorized by FDA. Later on in 1990 it was known by Phen-Fen. Phentermine varies the seratonin levels and releases a chemical called Adrenaline due to which side effects such as high blood pressure and insomnia are caused. The other side effects that are caused by the Phentermine are dizziness, reduction in appetite, loss of sexual desires and restlessness. Normally Phentermine is used for shedding excess weight for short period of time. In case of pregnancy, doctors do not prescribe Phentermine as this may cause abnormality in newborn babies. This also results in obesity and diabetes. This particular medicine doesnt suit for people suffering from high blood pressure. Phentermine is very addictive in nature and it is very difficult to quit as it results in depression and in lethargy. Phentermine is a medication that is used along with overall diet plan and helps in suppressing appetite and turn reduces the excess weight. This Phentermine is normally taken empty stomach around one hour before the breakfast. More attention is paid on the dose after consulting doctor. Excess quantity of dose than the prescribed results in various abnormalities and side effects. It doesnt suit immediately and takes few days to get accustomed to the body. During this period you may have symptoms like constipation, soar throat, improper sleep and irritability. Patients suffering from diseases like high blood pressure, active thyroid disorders, diabetes and glaucoma should not opt for Phentermine medication. In case of women, who are in pregnancy period and breast-feeding mothers should always consult doctor and if possible avoid this medication. Children below the age of fifteen years are not recommended with Phentermine. 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Maybe they had dark spots under their eyes, or their skin tone looked uneven. Chances are, the person who did their makeup didnt understand how the colours they chose would come out on film. A trained makeup artist takes these factors into account. Professionals also help you save time in the morning. On your wedding day, you may be so excited and emotional that you will be happy to let an expert complete your look. You may also be too nervous to apply your own colours. Also, they use products and techniques that will help your makeup stay fresh and beautiful throughout your special day. There are several advantages to hiring a makeup artist for your wedding day. They will create a polished look that will compliment the style of your dress and your personal taste. Makeup artists understand how things like lighting and photography affect your makeup and will choose products and techniques that will enhance your beauty. 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That previous statement about the trap of single white females was merely an exaggeration of the impression I received from your comments on American females. As I was taught, assumptions and stereotypes can destroy a relationship and sometimes prevent them before they even begin. I learned it was not fair for me to say that every Asian girl I date will be exactly as the first love in my life, who was indeed Asian. Perhaps I am speaking of things you have already come to understand, and I have no intentions of insulting your intelligence, or that any American females either. True love comes with complete honesty and open heart. And the only word of advice which I still have failed to completely grasp is that any woman - Asian, American, Latvian, etc., &lt;br /&gt;hates to hear about your past relationships. Women in general never like it when you bring up an ex. In rare cases, a few may accept it as an opening up. 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Dao Jones, the founder of  http://www.asian-girls-dating.com is connecting Asian women to Western men in a very unique and succesful way. 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In April and May, the flower fields in west Holland bloom at their best. The beginning of the cultivation of flower bulbs for the purposes of commerce was 400 years ago in Haarlem and nearby areas. De bollenstreek or the bulb district, lays between Haarlem and Leiden, with a large percentage of the population earning their living from bulbs in the forms of nurseries, industries that supply the sector or in exporting the flowers. The center of the bulb-growing area was the town of Lisse, where there is still held a famous flower exhibition called de Keukenhof. Tulip ownership became a major status symbol among middle and upper class Dutch families by the early 1630s. Lower classes traded bulbs at local taverns to meet the skyrocketing demand. They sold tulips simply to make money. Single bulbs fetched exorbitant prices. The tulip craze got out of control by 1636; buyers started exchanging huge amounts of cash and goods to obtain a single bulb. February 1637 heralded the dramatic crash of the Dutch tulip market and a major crisis followed. Prices had soared to such high levels that the smaller tulip buyers and traders found it hard to purchase bulbs. Gradually, the prices rose so high that many buyers either could not or did not want to purchase them, leading to a 90% crash in tulip bulbs. Tulip traders and buyers found themselves in a financial dilemma, and the Dutch courts refused to honor tulip contracts. All contracts created before November 1636 were declared null and void by the Amsterdam authorities. No species of tulip is native to Holland, although it is usually associated with these stunning flowers that are today available at reasonable prices. Flowers bulbs in the Netherlands are a source of pride and passion as well as a product. Tulips provides detailed information on Tulips, Tulip Bulbs, Dutch Tulips, Tulip Delivery and more. Tulips is affiliated with Send Roses Cheap. 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Not to mention the fact that registration is often required before a search for a cheater can even be done. When you think about it, who has all of the time and effort required to conduct even minimal check? Another problem with these sites is the tone they take. For the most part, these sites come across as being vindictive in nature. Despite the fact that these sites claim that they are trying to prevent others from getting hurt, more often than not, these sites come across as little more than an opportunity for an ex-lover to settle a score. In other words, these websites strike a more vengeful than a preventative tone. And when people encounter comments and claims made out of spite, they tend to discount whats said. After all, who has not been hurt by an ex-lover? And who really takes heed of what an ex-lover has to say? People assume that ex-lovers are biased and that they only present one side of the story. Most people know better than to believe everything that comes out of the mouth of an ex-lover, especially when their comments appear to be driven by revenge. Finally, these sites dont really take into account the most basic tenet of human nature: Love is based on faith, hope and promise, not facts. When romance is involved, people are blind to the truth. After all, even convicted serial murders receive marriage proposals. I suspect that websites designed to identify cheaters, will have little impact on peoples decision making when it comes to love and romance. Why? Love and romance will always trump information, logic and reason. I dont want to come across as being too critical of these websites. I believe that they serve a useful purpose; its just not the purpose they claim to serve. In their proper perspective, these sites can be entertaining to read and they can provide a place for an ex-lover to vent about things that went wrong. 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Emerging forms of electronic commerce and new types of  contractual relationships have begun challenge the very idea of defining the four  corners of a contract.  Many obstacles concerning contractual  relationships arise with the proliferation of electronic commerce, most notably  determining what constitutes a valid signature.  Traditionally, the  Statute of Frauds is a collective term describing various statutory provisions  that deny enforcement of certain forms of contracts unless they are reduced to  writing and signed by the party to be charged.  The problem with this  traditional idea of the Statute of Frauds is how it relates to electronic  commerce in determining whether the party being charged with the contract has  actually signed the contract for purposes of enforcement.  Various forms of legislation dealing with internet law have attempted to  define and describe digital and electronic signatures for purposes of  determining enforceability.  Generally, there are two broad categories of  signatures when dealing with electronic contracts.&lt;br /&gt; Electronic Signatures       (E-Signatures)  Digital Signatures &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; I. Electronic Signatures The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) defines electronic signature  as an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or associated with, an  electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign  the record.  UETA, 2.  Often referred to as click-wrap  agreements, these forms of electronic signatures are given a broad presumption  of enforceability through acts such as UETA and the Electronic Signatures in  Global and National Commerce Act (ESGNCA/ E-Sign).  These acts make it  clear that binding contracts may be created by the exchange of email or by  simply clicking yes on those click-on licensing agreements that we have all  accepted w ith all types of internet transactions.  Like the UETA, the  ESGNCA does require that consumers affirmatively consent to the click  agreements and that the vendor must provide the consumer with a clear and  conspicuous statement regarding the effect of agreeing to click, but parole  evidence is rarely allowed in order to prove or disprove intent to contract.  ESGNCA101(c)1. By simply clicking I agree intent is presumed. The widespread enforceability of electronic signatures is also recognized as  completely valid for purposes of liability protection by the Digital Millennium  Copyright Act.  DMCA512(3)(A)(i).  As a relatively settled  area of internet law, it is important to understand the enforceability of  electronic signatures, whether or not intent is manifest from the face of the  agreement itself.  Since these click wrap agreements are presumptively  enforceable, it is important to advise your clients regarding the potential  pitfalls accepting terms of an online transaction without fully understanding  what they are agreeing to.  Simply accepting these terms may interfere  with your clients right to the judicial system for dispute resolution, as  click-on arbitration clauses are also generally enforceable.  Your clients  will not be able to rely on the Statute of Frauds in order to demonstrate that  there was no intent to contract.  With electronic signatures, intent is an  objective standard, generally determined by the simple click of a mouse. II. Digital Signatures Unlike electronic signatures, digital signatures are more often than not  used as a means of demonstrating affirmative intent.  The problems with  digital signatures do not stem from inadvertent agreement to terms, but rather  from the security and confidentiality of the digital signatures.   Generally speaking, digital signatures are encrypted electronic signatures that  a third party (often referred to as the certification authority) authenticates  as genuine.  Unlike the more general electronic signature, a digital  signature must be unique and strictly under the sole custody of the party using  it.  Unlike electronic signatures, where a typed name, a company name or  even a logo can all bind the party to be charged by its mere presence, digital  signatures offer the agreeing  party greater levels of security and  efficiency.  The general types of signatures will not be enforceable as a  digital signature.  Because of the authentication requirements of a  digital signature, it should be recommended that clients rely on the use of  digital signatures for any high-profile or high liability electronic contract. Digital signature use will only increase in use in the future, as parties to  all transactions will seek a heightened level of information security without  the fear of accidentally agreeing to unfavorable terms.  While there is an  inherent fear of paperless transactions, especially with more traditional  attorneys and companies, the use of digital signatures makes commerce faster,  more secure and more effective and should be recommended to clients when  appropriate.  The use of digital signatures is even more effective when  dealing in international trade, making it no longer necessary to fly overseas  in order to demonstrate intent to sign a contract. While understanding and zealously advising clients to the use of various  forms of signatures for electronic commerce is important, it is also imperative  to understand that we are still in the early years of a technological  revolution, and that part of being an effective advocate is keeping up to date  on advancements in the law.  Electronic and digital signatures are only  the beginning.  Advancements in technology will soon allow for the  widespread use of biometric identification as a means of demonstrating intent  to contract.  Principles of contract law will continue to evolve with  technology and while the application of contract principles and the Statute of  Frauds will not substantially change, their interpretation and use surely will.  This article was written by Nicholas J. Deleault, Pierce   Law Center  07. Nicholas writes select legal articles for the Law Firm of Goldstien and Clegg, a Massachusetts cyberlaw firm. 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During the course of the recession, almost 500,000 IT positions were lost according to publicly collected data and anecdotal information suggests even more. According top a recent poll, American business will add over 200000 new IT jobs in 2005. Your staff will probably be scanning job boards to see their value and blocking access is useless; theyll only do it at home. So now that companies are hiring again, where are they going to find their staff of educated experienced professionals? In most labor recessions, the group most affected by staff reductions is that of older, more experienced workers. These individuals have often accepted managerial positions that are less in demand as firms do fewer new projects and are often maintaining existing systems. Yet, initial demand during a recovery is for staff level professionals who are involved with execution, rather than managing. Thus the most affected group is the one least sought after when the recovery comesunless they have used this time to revitalize their core technical skills and reposition themselves as staff, rather than management. The other impact of a labor recession is that fewer young people are focusing on technology as their potential profession resulting in fewer people entering the labor force. So your company has funded projects that need skilled staff. Where can you turn to? 1. Underutilized internal staff. Are there people on your staff who are high performers in their current role who could be trained for lower level staff positions on the project? These people may have an understanding of your business and industry that will provide subtle value on the project. Training them will help to retain them, keeping them from being picked off by other firms (Oh did I mention, that your staff is going to be poached again by other firms with labor shortages, offered salaries that you may fund shocking). 2. Consider hiring people who can be employed through TN visas. TN visas are one year automatically renewable visas that were created under NAFTA. Often, these employees will work for less than US workers. It requires an offer letter crafted in a particular manner and a check for $50. 3. Work with search firms again. You dont have the time to speak with every person who emails a resume to you, especially people who flip resumes to every job posting like burgers at a fast food restaurant. Using search firms or employment agencies to assist with hiring will help with your time management. Interview them like you would a new employee. Once you accept them, provide them with useful screening questions in order to serve you. It is not enough to say, I want a J2EE developer with two years of experience. Tell them what the person should have done within those two years. Give them a questionnaire to administer pre-referral. 4. Hire people who have H1B visas. You can pay for these people as consultants where you will be charged more or you can pay for them as employees. Hiring someone with an H1B requires their completing a form on their first day of work that allows you to transfer the visa to your firm. Yes, you will help to sponsor them for their green card and that will cost money. They will pay for it with slightly lower wages and hard work. Getting someone who is early in their visa will allow you access to an employee for several years. In 2005 and beyond, as the labor market picks up steam, you will need to be creative to attract and retain staff from your competitors. Fair wages and benefits will be one element that will help; training will be another. Yet whether you will even be able to find someone when you need them will be most important of all. Jeff Altman has successfully assisted many corporations identify technology management leaders and staff since 1971. Jeff has his Masters degree from Fordham University and post-graduate training at the Institute of Modern Psychoanalysis (IMP), where he developed an expertise in organizational development that makes him uniquely qualified to evaluate a potential employee for their fit into an organization. To contact Jeff about a search, email him at jeffaltman@cisny.com. 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Christianized people of today belong in origin to one of the Original Seven Churches. The Christianites, The Goths, are those who killed, raped, burnt, stole, told lies about ( witches, pagans, of wrong faith, of wrong color etc) etc of the People of the Seven Original Churches. The Christianites - Goths - were at some point of history banned and cursed by The Kingdom of Heaven.  None of the Tribes of Israel is lost - they are lost only because you are lost believing rather than knowing. By Time, the National Identity decrease and the Spiritual Identity increase. The Israel -name is only a reference for the Origin of The Seven Original Churches. The Kingdom of Heaven don't judge people by national identity, or color, or what faith they are in, or if they believe or not, or if they have read The Bible or not, or if they know Jesus or not. The only thing people are judged by, is the quality of Soul.  Christianity is based on stolen symbols, copies of scriptures etc. in origin belonging to their Enemies: The People of The Seven Original Churches, of which The First (Efeson), is The Church of The Last (youngest): Isa (Jesus). ISA (Jesus) is The Head of The Church but not any church - He's The Head of His Church. Many of the Apostles today described as Christian apostles are in origin not Christian Apostles. Like many symbols and writings, the Apostles identity was "confiscated" by Christianites making people to believe Christianity and the Christianites are one of the Original Seven Churches. Modern Christians have nothing to do with Christianity; Their ancestors were Christianized at some point of history and during several generations, the knowledge was lost because of bad, Mind-Only based teaching people must accept - otherwise they were killed. The identity of The Church of ISA (Efeson : Jesus) was taken over by The Goat (Christianity) and people were forced by violence to accept the Mind-Only basis teachings of The Goat: Christianized people - The Lost Tribes.  SOME FACTS:  &lt;br /&gt;1. ISA (Jesus) is not a believer.  &lt;br /&gt;2. ISA (Jesus) don't believe - He know.  &lt;br /&gt;3. ISA (Jesus is not a Christian : He's Head of His Own Church.  &lt;br /&gt;4. ISA (Jesus) is not follower of Martin Luther, or any Christianite teachings.  &lt;br /&gt;5. In The Bible, The are Words of The Creator. After 1700 years of teaching, why do we only know what's written in The Bible, but not the Original Words of The Creator?  &lt;br /&gt;6. ISA (Jesus), using Christianites own terms by history is: A Pagan, Of Wrong Faith, A Witch, An Atheist.  Then you must ask yourself: " Who am I following? Who is The False Prophet misleading people?". According to ISA (Jesus), you cannot be Christian and A Follower of ISA (Jesus). According to history, no-one have learnt anything the past 1700 years - except for paying for praying. Everything Christianity is based on are stolen from the ancestors of the people who today believe rather than know. All churches are built on from our ancestors stolen land. Christianized people follow blindly a faith invented after ISA (Jesus) and The Seven Original Churches - a faith that killed their ancestors. Christianized people are follwing a fake.  READ FULL ARTICLE AT &lt;br /&gt;http://www.suomalaiset.org/cgi-bin/kieligenetiikka/english/sivu.pl?nayta=kielia&amp;linkit=lingualgeneticslinkit Matti E Simonaho &lt;br /&gt;http://www.suomalaiset.org &lt;br /&gt;info@suomalaiset.org Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matti_Simonaho http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Lost-Tribes-Of-Israel&amp;id=368899 &lt;a href="http://personalisinglearning.info/vle/user/view.php?id=2211&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien hives&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.classroomtoolkit.net/tutorials/user/view.php?id=104&amp;course=1"&gt;lorazepam dosages&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://gowrie-tas.com.au/moodle/user/view.php?id=1015&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien picture about&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://courses.migrantclinician.org/user/view.php?id=1551&amp;course=1"&gt;snorted lorazepam&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/7880649705989491738-1274265810683323904?l=turneyengracia.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7880649705989491738/posts/default/1274265810683323904'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7880649705989491738/posts/default/1274265810683323904'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://turneyengracia.blogspot.com/2008/03/lost-tribes-of-israel.html' title='The Lost Tribes Of Israel'/><author><name>turneyengracia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09137783458317883044</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-7880649705989491738.post-2901322112468509530</id><published>2008-03-09T22:09:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-03-09T22:09:45.586-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Best Divorce Lawyer Has To Be Quite Efficient In His Work</title><content type='html'>By Damey Flower Lawyer is meant to handle all the trivial cases with efficiency and effectiveness. 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Recently one highly regarded member of the Ad.Community said"as most other conventional media have lost authority and commercial effectiveness, word of mouth is re-emerging.   Whose word do we trust?  Each others"! Whoops, here we go again, setting up the excuses for advertising's failure, this time it is the media, who's next I wonder? Once upon a time it was the creative people who were at fault, then they woke up to the fact that creativity was not the answer to the problem, which makes one ponder, when will they ever learn? And that's one of the many problems that face advertising, so many "experts" in different fields, resulting in so many reasons for advertising's' failure. The real problem?   Simply put it is a total lack of communication competence.   Recently Ted D'Cruz-Young of Ideocracy (N.Y.) had this to say to the big TV Networks:   "You've allowed agencies and advertisers to abuse your commercial real estate with stuff that might be good advertising but it is bad contentthe commercial break is bust, it's time for something quite different.  No more messaging screamfest(we need) deeper engagement and stronger brand relationships" For far too long advertising agencies have been dancing on the head of a pin called a 30-second TV commercial!   Now comes word of mouth! Whenoh when will they get around to studying the word "communication" a little more closely?  Because the answers right there. A better, far, far, better mousetrap was built over twenty-five years ago but the advertising agencies were not prepared to take delivery. Why?   Simply put they were not concerned with solving their Clients problems they simply wanted to maximise their profits! This communication technique reduced frequency, thus less clutter, enhanced awareness of TV commercials, used existing media, and was totally accountable  just one exposure was far more effective than reach and frequency.   And they didn't like that one bit! Now here they are, having nearly ruined one perfectly good media establishment madly going off to then disenchant clients as to the efficacy &lt;br /&gt;or otherwise of the Internet, a medium totally hostile to the concept of advertising. In the rapidly growing internet ad economy advertising has firmed up as one of the choice revenue streams for a Web 2.0 world, meaning more and more media contact points for consumers.  Thus new media have the potential to deliver even more saturation, clutter and intrusiveness than traditional media, in which case the new media will only worsen marketing resistance. Why is it that anytime there is a new destination for people, like YouTube or mobile phones, the assumption is "we've got to find ways to put some ads there."  The fact of the matter is that will only make matters worse, as somebody said recently, "a rising blizzard of clutter". Attempts to beat clutter only end up yielding more of it, a bitter irony bound to have dire consequences for a business already struggling with questions of relevance and effectiveness.  Simply put, the advertising industry is crushing itself under the weight of its own messages! The better mousetrap is still herein fact better than ever, just listen to this. Over the last decade a consensus has formed among researchers that the power of television commercials to affect sales range from the insignificant to the non-existent. Some of the most acclaimed and memorable ads of all times have been pretty awful at doing what they were created for i.e. sell products. However that is not the fault of the TV stations, and it is unfair that they should now be the subject of such soul searching. The commercials sometime look good and yes, viewers enjoy them, but make them buy the product? Again, however this consensus is not the fault of the television industry. When interactive events have been prepared together with a direct request for the viewer to pay particular attention to participating TV commercials, there has always been a substantial and measurable lift in brand awareness, message comprehension, which has always lead through to increases in sales. Now there's your better mousetrap! Paul Ashby pioneered interactive communication to the advertising and marketing communities some twenty-five years ago. The communication issues he addresses have been neglected during the explosive grown of advertising in the 60s, 70s and 80s, these are Cognitive Dissonance, Selective Retention and Selective Exposure. 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I tend to disagree. You see, true devotion to Saints like St. Joseph involves seeing and imitating how they, who have had a close relationship with God, lived and reflected Him in their lives. While this is certainly no substitute for imitating Jesus, I believe it teaches us how to better relate to our Saviour. In real life, the way to know someone is through those who already know the person. As aptly said by Donald Thorman in the book 'Saints for All Seasons': &amp;quot;Of course, we don't have to pray to the saints; nor do I believe we are required to do so. But isn't it very human for us to want to know and become friends with those who know the Hero, especially if they have had first contact with him or her? Don't we often relate to the friend of someone from whom we wish a favor or about whom we wish to know more in order to get more of a feel for what kind of person the Hero is? 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How do you know when touching is flirting, or just a casual or accident brush with someone? The signs such as a light touch, leaning close to you, or an engaging smile can be difficult to understand at times. Some people touch just because they are naturally friendly, outgoing, touchy sort of people. That makes decoding these smoky signals trickier than ever. And when it comes to touching, flirting and just plain good buddy friendliness the line can seem pretty blurry. So here are a few guidelines to help you figure out if that special touch that makes you tingle all over is flirting, or just a friendly pat on the back. There are many people in the world that are prone to be outgoing, and  touch is part of their normal interactions with others. It is often hard to know if touching is flirting unless you know the person well. Sometime guidelines can help you understand if that brush with someone is really flirting or just a meaningless moment in time. How Often and What Else If  you often find yourself  in close contact with another person and your bodies are all the time accidentally brushing against each other it is very likely this is no  real accident. You can assume that any regular touching is likely flirting unless it is something the person does with everyone else. The other sign that that brush up against your arm was no casual mistake is to watch the rest of his behavior. Does he laugh at your jokes? Act more chatty, or quieter than usual around you? If your interest is a girl, watch her body language for things like leaning in to talk to you, facing her whole body towards you, and the classic head tilt and look away. Guys use a lot of playful touch in their flirting: tugging on your hair, poking and bumping. Thats right, think back to grade school. The same types of flirting are still going on! What else was going on? Do they show other signs of interest in you? Are they more talkative or animated in your presence than is normally the case? Do they laugh at your jokes, even the bad ones?  Men often use a lot of  playful touching such as bumping you or stroking your hair. Girls will often lean in close to you and tilt their heads or make shy looks. Not much has changed since we were kids, its the same old game just a little more subtle most of the time. Do They Look For Opportunities to Touch? When someone is really interested in another person they will often look for any excuse to talk with you and make physical contact in some way. If you touch someone and they respond in a similar manner it is almost certainly flirting. If they appear uncomfortable or withdraw from your touch then things are not looking so good. Pay Attention To The Signs Make it a habit to start watching the behavior of people you arent interested in. You will start to observe flirting behavior whether it is through touching, body language, nerves or actions. And once you can determine flirting behavior by watching other people interact, you will be much better able to know if it is the real thing when it happens to you. In addition to touching, see if they follow  your lead. If you lean into talk does he/she lean towards you, or away? If you touch them on the arm, how does they respond? When most people really like someone, they will signal with body language, even if they are not yet comfortable with actually touching. Dont give up easily.  Many people are not very good at  flirting.  The more attention they pay to you, the more likely it is that they are interested. There are many subtle signs of flirting and the passing casual touch is one of the most encouraging signs that something is really going on between you. Hopefully these tips will help you decide if  touching is really flirting and give you the courage to respond in kind if you are interested in the person. Have fun! 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Besides being relaxing and fun, it also allows you to be creative and to spend quality time with your family and friends. Plus, it results in a storybook of lifelong memories. One very important element of scrapbooking is getting it all organized. This includes, but is not limited to: storing all of your supplies in an organized fashion so they can be found instantly when you need them. remembering what supplies to pick up at the store, and eliminating duplicate purchases. finding time to research new and creative ways to spruce up your scrapbooks. finding enough time to enjoy the art of scrapbooking in your busy life. TELL A STORY. Plan your photos, before you shoot. Instead of taking random shots of someone standing here, or someone else sitting there, tell a story. For example, let's say it's Halloween. You may plan on taking four photos of your child: on the hayride taking him/her to the pumpkin field. looking for a pumpkin. finding a pumpkin. with the carved pumpkin later. GREAT PHOTOS. Photos for your scrapbooks can be extra nice if you take a little bit of time to learn some basic photography. Visit www.kodak.com for a quick photography tutorial. Getting organized has a lot to do with preparation and this site is filled with helpful tips and ideas. WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN.  Organized documentation is important for the serious scrapbooker. The main goal is to eliminate future questions such as "Who or what is that?", "Where and when was this photo taken?", and so on. Document photos as you're taking them, so you'll know exactly what is on each roll of film. That way you'll be prepared when you're ready to organize the photos in your scrapbooks. TAKE CARE OF THAT UNDEVELOPED FILM. If you find rolls of film around your house that are ready to go to the developer, bring them today. You may consider mailing all of your film to a supplier such as www.mysticcolorlab.com so you don't have to spend time dropping off film or picking up photos. Simply mail your film out, and you'll get your photos back in the mail a week later. From now on, always get your film developed as soon as you take the used rolls out of your camera. STORING PHOTOGRAPHS. Once your photos are developed, you need a place to store them until you're ready to put them in your scrapbook. Keep them separated by year or event, in Ziplock bags. Label each bag with a number, and put a corresponding number on your Documentation Form. Then, store them in a photo box. Keep the box in a dry, cool place to protect your photos until you're ready to put the photos into your scrapbook. ORGANIZING BOXES OF PHOTOS. If you have boxes of photos that span from the beginning of the 1900's to now, it's time to start getting them organized. Schedule a day and time to begin sorting through them and stick with your appointment when the day rolls around. Get your kids, or friends, to help out. Begin by making piles, categorized by event or year. If you don't know the exact year, at least sort them by decade. This may take a little while, but once everything is separated, scrapbooking your photos will be much easier and more pleasant. Once they're all sorted, store your photographs as mentioned above. WORK BACKWARDS. If you're planning to scrapbook lots of photos from way back, start with the most recent photos you have, and work backwards. Chances are, you have a journal describing recent photos, and even if you don't, you can probably recall the details more easily. Older photos--the ones that you don't have a journal for--will take a little more thinking. BABY STEPS. If your scrapbooking hobby seems like a colossal job to you, it's not going to be fun. Don't feel like you have to put ALL of your photos into scrapbooks. You can always put the majority of your photos in acid-free photo albums or photo boxes where they will be safe. Choose a small set of photos to begin scrapbooking. Once you're done with this small set, you can then decide whether you want to dig into your photo albums or photo boxes and continue scrapbooking them, or leave those photos where they are, and simply scrapbook any new photos in the future. DOUBLE PRINTS. Double prints will do you no good if they're just sitting in your photo box taking up space. Do something with them. Perhaps send them to someone who is in the photograph. It's a great way to keep in touch. Or, pass the doubles onto your young children who may like to create their own scrapbooks. It's a great way for them to learn your beloved hobby and decide if they would like it to be a hobby of their own. RELATED STUFF. Sometimes, for the purpose of creatively decorating your scrapbook, you may wish to keep tickets, brochures, maps, postcards, and so on, that are related to a particular trip or event. Use manila file folders or catalog envelopes for this purpose. Label the folder/envelope so that you know which photos/Documentation Form it corresponds to. File these until they're ready to be used. KEEPING IT ALL TOGETHER. Already have a pretty good idea of stickers, diecuts, etc. that you're planning to use with a particular set of photographs? Keep them in the same Ziplock bag with the photos until you're ready to put them into your scrapbook. This way, everything will be in one place and ready to use. STICKERS AND SHAPES. Stickers and punched shapes can be kept in acid-free sheet protectors, plastic baseball card sheets, business card sheets, or even Ziplock bags that are 3-hole punched. Each sheet should be categorized and labeled by theme: birthday, Christmas, Halloween, wedding, springtime, etc. Insert these sheets into a 3-ring binder. If you have a large number of stickers and shapes, you may want to use index dividers labeled with general categories. For example, a general HOLIDAY category, may hold Easter, Christmas/Hanukkah, Halloween, etc., a general SEASONS category, may hold Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring, and so on. TINY STUFF. For very tiny diecuts and other small items, consider storing then in empty film canisters. The clear ones are best, but if you only have opaque ones, simply stick a label--or the actual diecut attached with a piece of tape-- on the canister indicating what is inside. Baby food jars serve the same purpose well. PAPER. Where do you keep all of that cool paper until you're ready to use it? You can get a plastic, portable filing container--research its composition to assure archival safety--that holds hanging file folders. Label the hanging files by theme or color. You may want to place a manila file folder into each hanging file folder, to keep your papers from curling. Or, you may buy file folder pockets or sheet protectors that fit into a 3-ring binder and store your papers inside each pocket, categorized and labeled. By the way, be very careful not to store acid-free paper with other paper. STORAGE CONTAINERS. Do a little bit of research and purchase a scrapbooking organizer, which will hold papers, supplies, etc. There are many products on the market that can help you keep it all together. Many office supply stores carry six-drawer organization stations. They're vertical and have 6 see-through drawers of equal size. Each drawer can be designated for a different purpose--papers, templates/diecuts, stickers, etc. Plus, they have wheels, which makes them very easy to transport from one room to another. Or, if you often bring your scrapbooking supplies outside of your home, such as to a friend's house, use a portable system that isn't too heavy or cumbersome, and comes with a handle. STENCILS. Put your stencils/templates into sheet protectors that can be purchased at any office supplies store. Then insert them into a 3-ring binder for easy access. By the way, you can store two templates in one sheet protector with a piece of paper in between each--white or colored depending on the color of your template. This will make it easier to see the designs and eliminate them from catching onto each other. SUPPLY CADDY. If you always scrapbook at home, use a kitchen utensil caddy with a number of divided compartments, like those you normally keep tall kitchen spoons, ladles, and spatulas in. The ones that spin will keep everything you need at your fingertips. HANG IT UP. If you're lucky enough to have a room specifically designated for your scrapbooking hobby, hang a large pegboard above your work area. You can then attach scissors, templates, crimpers, rulers, stencils and more, all within easy sight and reach. In addition, you might hang a small ledge or shelf nearby, to store all of your corner rounders, photo corners, and so on. If you prefer everything out in the open, this system will work like a charm. RUBBER STAMPS. Store rubber stamps in shallow, plastic containers, a rubber stamping organizer, or a plastic organizer with shallow drawers. Don't stack stamps. They should be stored in a single layer, so that you can always see the top of the stamp showing the design. OTHER STORAGE IDEAS. Fishing tackle boxes--with compartments and levels that expand and collapse--are wonderful for storing scrapbooking supplies and tools. Plastic tool boxes, with many see-through drawers are also great for this purpose. SCRAPBOOKING MAGAZINES. Is your closet full of scrapbooking magazines? There are a few things to do about this dilemma. 1) You can go through your magazines, find the articles you wish to keep and organize them into file folders by category. In other words, keep the article, toss the magazine. 2) Or you can keep the magazines in cardboard magazine boxes. If you do this, you should always keep a list of the title/issue of the magazine, the pages that interest you, and a few words describing why they interested you. This way, you can just scan your list, instead of going through the entire magazine to find what you're looking for. You can even use your computer and create the list in a word processing file. Then using the Find feature, you can simply search for key words in your document. HOLD THAT THOUGHT. Rather than keeping all those great scrapbooking ideas and tips in your head--you know, the ones you pick up from magazines, web sites, etc.-- keep a 3-ring binder with some notepaper inside for all your thoughts and ideas. Plus, when you see something in a magazine, you can simply tear the page out of the magazine, 3-hold punch it, and place it in your binder. 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Using 3 inch x 5 inch index cards, make examples of your cuts and punches on them. Label and keep them in your day timer, or a tiny 3-ring binder. Bring these cards with you when shopping for scrapbooking items, and you'll never buy duplicates. This also works great for remembering what color pens/pencils you have. Just draw a line on your index cards and label them. USE WHAT YOU HAVE FIRST. Resist the urge to buy a million new papers, punches, and so on, until you've used some of the craft supplies you already have. Unless you're planning on opening a scrapbooking warehouse, it's best to be choosy before emptying your wallet on new items, when you already have items you could use in your current supply. SHOP ONLINE. You'll save a lot of time running back and forth to the store, if you commit instead to making your purchases online. TRADE. If you have something that you haven't used in a year or more, such as craft scissors, stickers, etc., swap them with a friend. Who knows? Perhaps your friend will find immediate use for this item, and you will get something you can use right now in return. GOALS. Always set goals for your scrapbooking hobby, perhaps one to two pages a week. This is especially necessary if you're creating a scrapbook for an upcoming special occasion. PLAN. Before you start working on your pages, plan ahead. Arrange your photos in chronological order and gather stickers, diecuts, etc. that correspond with your photos. Think about your layout and how you plan to document each photo. This will ensure you're going to be happy with the final results, and will reduce the need to redo things. DO THE TWO STEP. Step One: Assemble your pages with your photos, documentation and critical diecuts. Step Two: Decorate with stickers, stamps, etc. The two-step process will help you get the critical part (step one) done faster, and then you can continue with the second step (less important) later on. KEEP YOUR PAGES SIMPLE. Although you may really feel the need for creating a work of art on occasion, if your goal is to get a scrapbook done as quickly as possible, keep it simple. Getting photos and documentation in the album is the main goal. Save your really creative moments for extra special scrapbooking projects. And remember, too much stuff on any one page, takes away from the photos. QUICK COLOR SCHEMES. Quickly, organize your scrapbooks with colors that compliment each other, by referencing a good color harmony book. You can pick one up at your local bookstore. They include hundreds of color combination examples. Color Harmony, by Hideaki Chijiiwa, is an excellent book for this purpose. MULTI-TASKING. Looking for a few minutes here or there to catch up on your scrapbooking? Take and make all your phone calls in the same room as your designated scrapbooking work area. Then, while you're on the phone with your friends or family, you can crop, frame or mount at the same time. Or, instead of making punches when you need them, make a bunch of punches at once while you're watching television, or are on the telephone, or when you're waiting for a pot of water to boil. This will save time later because your punches will be ready when you need them. GET YOUR KIDS INVOLVED. Many people like to get their kids involved with the actual project, such as arranging stickers, applying diecuts, etc. If you would rather your kids were not involved with the actual project, give them a project of their own. You can always find a few photos that you're not going to use in your scrapbook, some inexpensive paper, kid scissors, etc. Then have each child make their very own scrapbook. Either way, the kids will be occupied, which will give you time to enjoy your hobby. ELIMINATE BICKERING. If you have more than one child that is involved with a scrapbooking activity, get them each their own plastic storage box and/or accordion files to keep their own supplies in. This way, when they want to work on their scrapbook, all of their supplies will already be separated. You may even color code their supplies, plastic boxes, etc. so they always know which stuff belongs to them. For example, blue container, blue scissors and markers labeled in blue for Billy, and all pink for Sally. FAMILY TIME. Scrapbooking is a great way to spend some time with your family. Get the whole family involved and around the table at the same time. It's a great time to share ideas and dreams with each other. Can't seem to get the male family members involved? Perhaps they can sit at the table while the females are scrapbooking, and they could do something they enjoy at the same time. At least everyone will be together and having fun. TEAM UP. Scrapbooking is a great way to spend time with your friends and catch up with each other. Start a scrapbooking club and meet at each other's homes one day every few weeks. Make a party of it! IDENTIFY. The next time you get together with friends, or a scrapbooking club, put a little piece of colored tape on your scissors' handles, the sides of your punch tools, pens, etc. Then, everyone could share, but you'll be sure to get your tools back when it's time to go home. DON'T TAKE THE KITCHEN SINK. If you're going to be scrapbooking at a friend's home, take a few minutes to plan what you want to work on. By doing this, you will only have to carry those supplies you're going to use. In other words, if you're going to be working on a wedding theme, there's no reason to be carrying all of your holiday items with you. CLEAR THE WAY. If you are spending too much time looking for supplies, background papers, photos, frames, that great rubber stamp and so on, then, it's time to organize your work station. Declutter and toss out or trade those items you don't need, you don't like, etc. Organize your supplies into binders and storage containers. You should always be working on a clear surface, with only the current project in front of you. CLEAN UP THE SCRAPS. If there is a wastepaper basket right near your work station, all of the scraps that you're not planning on using can be tossed immediately. Don't leave trash on your work surface. If you visit a friend's home, you may want to carry along an empty tissue box so that all scraps can be discarded immediately, and make clean-up for your host quick and easy. PUT IT AWAY. Always have a home for your supplies, and when you're finished using them, take a few moments to put everything away. You should be able to start fresh with a clear mind and a clear surface. BIG ITEM/SMALL ITEM. Never place a big item over a smaller item, because if you do, it will be out of sight, and difficult to find quickly. ERGONOMICS. Organize your work area for increased productivity. Make sure it's well lit. Have a comfortable chair to sit on. Your supplies and tools should be within arms reach. SAFETY. Organize your scrapbooking with safety in mind. Use a protective covering for your table. Craft mats are great for cutting on. Scissors and other sharp tools should be face down in a holder, and out of a young child's reach. MAKE IT EASY. Different personality styles require different organization systems. Make sure you use an organization system you can live with--one that works with your style and that allows you to find things without delay. If you find things easier when they're alphabetized, then use that type of system. Perhaps you're better at finding things by color. Then use that system. Your organization system must work in harmony with your personality. DON'T DO SO MUCH. Finding the time for your scrapbooking and/or rubberstamping hobby can be difficult if you have too many things going on in your life. Reduce or eliminate the activities you don't truly enjoy. Reduce the activities of your children. Get on an organized cleaning schedule, so you're not wasting the entire weekend cleaning up. Make easier dinners that are healthy, but take half the time to prepare. Get your family to help out with household chores and obligations. SPARE TIME. Those spare minutes that we all have can be put to good use. Have to wait at the doctor's office for your appointment? Sketch out a quick layout idea. Waiting for the wash cycle to finish? Sort out some photos, or gather supplies for tomorrow's scrapbooking project. WRITE IT DOWN. Don't ever leave your home without a small notebook in hand. You're bound to come up with a thought, or a cute caption, for your scrapbook. If you don't write it down right away, you may forget about it. You may also want to keep a small pad and a pen right near your bedside, in case you have a bright idea in the middle of the night. ENJOY! Plan, organize and schedule some time to enjoy your creations with family and friends. 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Some lenders are proposing low interest loans to entice the homeowners in the front door. Loaners offering low interest rates on home equity loans are sometimes even choosing to pay the closing charges on fee loans. The negative aspect to this is that loans with no closing fees expect the borrower take out a loan above and on top of the normal ability to repay. So, if you acquire an equity loan with no closing fees, you most probably must go for a loan amount of $400,000 or more to get the deal. If your home equity does not fit the loan amount, then you will be instantly disapproved for such a loan. If studying loans, it makes sense to know what you are entering into. Many borrowers apply for equity loans; and frequently they search out a way of paying off school loans, buying new vehicles, fix up homes, or merging their debts. Some borrowers take out equity loans thinking it can help cut their mortgage payments on the 1st loan. With some cases, equity loans can cut the monthly installments on mortgage; however, some lenders make amends for with higher interest rates, especially if the borrower has unfinished credit matters. The lender may disapprove or step-up the interest rates, and may even increase the monthly installments on the mortgage. When looking at equity loans, it is smart to search the market for the good deals. The Internet has a plentiful supply of info that will direct borrowers on the right path to obtaining the right equity loans. As the end result, looking for equity loans and going for the loans is a full-size decision. Thus, when&lt;br /&gt;studying equity loans, one should always consider the bargains comparing them to other loans. Just because one loan has somewhat higher interest rates, doesn't mean that it has more to provide than bargain loans. How to Obtain the Perfect Cash Back Equity Loan There are dozens of loans accessible over the Internet, like cash back equity loans. 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Since the development of osteopathy in the cranial field, other practitioners (including chiropractors, massage therapists, and physical therapists) have utilized some of the same methods, going by the name of `cranio-sacral therapy.' I cannot vouch for exactly what these methods are, or their effectiveness, as they are not what was studied in my research." According to Dr. Mills, the study was performed under controlled, blinded groups of children across four (4) sites in the nation. Of these groups, 32 children were in the control group and 25 were in the treatment group. The study produced phenomenal findings. The culmination of a six-month observation period demonstrated that there was a statistically significant difference in (within treatment group) episodic ear infections. Of the control group, 8 children reverted to tube installation as opposed to 1 in the treatment group. 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Mills'/><author><name>turneyengracia</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09137783458317883044</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-7880649705989491738.post-3628915009289166919</id><published>2008-02-13T05:21:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-13T05:21:02.954-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Can You Overcome Depression?</title><content type='html'>By S. A. Baker There are many things that happen within the body when depression occurs. It is not only a feeling, but a disease that is often caused by an imbalance of chemicals within the brain. Is it avoidable? Is there a way to cure depression? It is important to understand that depression is not caused by feeling bad. Instead, depression causes the bad moods, the uneasy feelings, and the worries. 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The father of the theory of Evolution Charles Darwin himself is persplexed over this issue and calls this  an abominal Mystery. It is generally assumed that the function of Flowers, from the start, was to involve other Animals in the reproduction process. Pollen should be  taken to other places and for this the assistance of other living beings are necessary and it may not be possible without giving any other benefit.  The Plants in some Islands developed  sudden, fully developed appearance of Flowers and used them to  develop a highly specialized relationship with some specific Animals and Birds. This type of specialized relationship with another Animal bearing pollen from one plant to another has  resulted in both the plant(s) and their partners developing a high degree of specialization. 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But an open letter is an attempt to draw attention to something that is so profoundly wrong that attention still needs to be drawn to the topic. This is an open letter to the teens, AND adults who are affiliated with the Restored Church of God under the leadership of David C Pack in Wadsworth, Ohio.  I am writing in response to the following article and associated commands to teens AND adults in RCG to refrain from blogging on the internet or having a personal website, unless strickly for business, as now being forbidden by RCG, according to this article.  The intro to the article is as follows. This is from the Ambassador Youth Magazine, as written by Kevin D. Denee on behalf of the leadership of the Restored Church of God. "Blogs and God's Youth The blogosphere enables people to share daily journals, photographs and audioinstantly. But should teenagers and others in the Church express themselves to the world through blogs?" Obviously, from the intro kids, the answer is going to be "NO, you should not be blogging."  It's going to take some time to get there, with typical warnings about pedophiles and giving up personal information to the web, which is wise, but this is just the intro to the real point.  That point is summed up nicely near the end of the article and is the whole point of all that preceeded it, which I will also comment on for your own sakes. Here is the conclusion of the matter for teens, AND adults, so lets be clear, the article was not written just for teens after all and is a warning to ADULT church members to also avoid blogging and websites that are not approved by "the Church."  "To teens and others," is code for "everyone had better be listening to me."  Let's go right to the conclusion first.  I'll let the author of the article speak for himself... "The Conclusionand Solution So what have we learned? Recall that a blog provider stated, with blogs there are no rules. This is obviously not true with God. He does have rules and guidelines, but not everything is spelled out in the Bible. We must take principles and consider the overall big picture. Should teenagers and others in the Church express themselves to the world through blogs? Because of the obvious dangers; the clear biblical principles that apply; the fact that it gives one a voice; that it is almost always idle words; that teens often do not think before they do; that it is acting out of boredom; and it is filled with appearances of evilblogging is simply not to be done in the Church. It should be clear that it is unnecessary and in fact dangerous on many levels. Let me emphasize that no oneincluding adultsshould have a blog or personal website (unless it is for legitimate business purposes). When this policy, now being instituted, was discussed with Mr. Pack and other Headquarters ministers, there was not a shadow of doubt in anyones mind that blogs are something youth should not be doing in any way. As has been said before, Jesus Christ and His Church have standards. Those who desire fewer standards should go to the splinters or to the world. When trying to justify something, teenagers will often narrow in to specific areas, and say, Well this particular thing isnt wrong! They will then use this as proof that the larger thing is okay. Do not allow yourself to think this way. Consider all the elements we have discussed. Blogging has become a socially accepted practicejust as are dating seriously too young, underage drinking and general misbehaving. But just because someone else jumps off the cliff does not mean you should do the same. Some questions naturally arise: Can I have a photo gallery? 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Your pastor has a personal voice all the time and subjects you to two and four hour sermons telling you that his voice is more important than your voice.  Let's look at the article again. "But what does this have to do with blogs? The Internetand more specifically blogshas enabled everyone to have a voice on any matter. Now everyones thoughts are published for all to see. Whether or not it is effective, as soon as something is posted the person has a larger voice. It often makes the blogger feel good or makes him feel as if his opinion countswhen it is mostly mindless blather!... Ask yourself, Do I have a tendency to want to have a voice? ...The level of shallowness and emotional immaturity this represents is astonishing! In the grand scheme of things, why would the world at large care? People naturally want to make a mark in this world; they want to make a difference, and many believe blogs will allow them to do this. However, most blogs, especially by teenagers, serve as nothing more than public diaries. (Of course, there is nothing inherently wrong with a personal diary, as long as it is kept private.) Although certain professional weblogs can make a positive difference within some elements of society, teen blogging does not." So there you have it.  You're voice is invalid, unimportant, shallow, makes no difference, one that no one wants to hear anyway and ultimately just blather.  Ask your Pastor if he had a voice when he was a teen and would he be willing to extend to you the same rights he did have as he sought out what seemed to be truth for himself as a TEEN.   The answer to the question, "Do I have a tendency to want to have a voice?" is not the same as asking you, though it is framed in such a way, as "Do you have a tendency to lie, cheat and steal?"  The question is asked in such a way as to make you feel badly for saying "yes" even though yes is the only answer there is for most normal people.  When your church or government get your voice, you have lost your freedom and your mind. You are being told that to have a personal voice, which means personal views, opinions and the ability to observe what is going on around you with a critical eye and thinking, is vanity.  The article goes on to say... There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up (Prov. 30:12-13). If you post mundane details of your life, you are in effect saying that your life is important and that people should read about it. Also, whether or not you admit it, having a blog with your name, your picture and your opinions strokes the human egoit lifts you up. It essentially advertises the self! Many teenagers say, Listen to me, world, and what I have to say, when they should be focused on changing and cleaning up their lives. If you blog, are you sure you do not partially enjoy it because your carnal nature is inclined toward vanity?" The author is making it sound like you say you are researching porn but, in fact, he thinks you like it.&lt;br /&gt;Please understand, that your church's website,you know, the most stupendous, largest and bestest on the whole planet, according to your Pastor, is a glorified blog of Mr. Pack's name, picture, opinions, ideas, interpretations and views too.  No one man embodies truth, no matter what you have been led to believe.  If you doubt it, go see how many sermons he allows others to post on the site or how many of the explanations of all the doctrines, beliefs and rules are left for others to write and define.  So to blog is to be vain for teens.  That is a lie. You are told that your words are idle, you only blog because you are bored and that you aren't smart enough to avoid the appearance of evil.  Continuing... "Young people should spend time doing things that are productive. Our goal in life is to become a more effective personto get baptized into the Church and build holy, righteous godly character for the rest of ones life. But what does blogging ultimately achieve? Nothing! Some claim blogging is therapeutic. If that is the case then here is a classic example of someone therapeutically expressing himself: Im feeling sad againso many things I cant tell anyone and so many feelings I need to cope withdont even try to ask me why, and start telling me it will help if I let it out. I know it wont help. Trust me, telling will make me more troubled than I already am. but just ur listening/reading my [expletive] posts is enough to make me feel better. thanks Talking is therapeutic.  It helps one clarify one's thoughts when no one else will listen.   I did not speak up often enough in WCG because I did not want to let the people down by getting fired.  I am sorry I did not speak up more. I also believed what I was being told, which proved to be a lie as well. I deeply regret this lack and fear on my own part. The reason we don't talk to real people in real time is because we perceive that they are not listening or will give us a very impractical an unhelpful answer to real problems.  Phone calls are therapeutic. Letters are therapeutic. Talking face to face is therapeutic, and blogging can also be therapeutic.  And yes, you have be wise about who you share with, but that's not the issue here.  Most humans aren't as stupid as this article makes them out to be.  Finding out that others feel and think as you do and that you are not "nuts" or "weird" or "off base" all the time, is very therapeutic.  It is a wiseman in this day and age that has close friends and good counselors.  It's the people who will not listen to any voices but the ones in their own heads that you have to be careful about. Just so you understand, your Church and Pastor now forbid you and your adult parents from blogging on the internet, having a blog of your own or having a personal website unless associated with a business.  You need to understand that there are reasons behind these reasons such an obscene rule is being instituted.  While blogging, like phone calling or letter writing or smokes signals can have a downside, there is more to this than meets the eye in your particular church.  It is a way to control the flow of information, criticism and presenting views that are counter to those accepted by the Restored Church of God and it's leaders.  The internet is the bane of those that abuse or seek to control and that includes our own government in this day and age. Soon you will hear something from the pulpit as ridulous as "We regret to inform the congregation and we do so with deep sadness, but Mr. and Mrs. so and so, and Johnny  Teen has been disfellowshipped from the True Church for blogging and maintaining an unapproved website for their own selfish, egotistical and treading on thin ice reasons, against Church policy.  We pray that God will cause them to repent of this electronic sin and for thinking that they can have a voice in this Church of God or the world in general or that they could say anything that would be or any remote interest to anyone."  Banning you from blogging is no different from burning your books. Your church equates blogging with dating too young, underage drinking and pre-,marital sex.  They tell you that just because others jump off a cliff, does not mean you should.  How's that for good reasoning.  If your friends shoot themselves, I am sure they would also advise you not to do the same.  Good thing as they give this advice or, sure enough,  you would all up and jump like lemmings into the sea. This "just because others..." thing has been a tool of parents forever and will be yours too someday! It's what we say when can't think of how to say it well. The bottom line is that you belong to a church that needs to control your intake of good information as well as what might be thought of as "bad" information.  They also don't care what you think and don't want you expressing it to others.  They don't want you discussing theology, Bible inerrancy, history, other points of view  or truths that are more true than the ones you get fed every week in church.  The sure don't want you discussing the points made in a previous sermon, even though that sermon has commands for you to follow that effect your life big time.   Frankly, all churches fear the internet because information is scary to those that would have you believe you are getting all you need from just one true source.  You are not. NO ONE on this planet has the right to tell you what you can read, who you can talk to, what topics you can share personally if you choose or how you choose to give or get that information.  Our government is also trying like mad to keep the average American from questioning a lot of things that have gone on in the last five years, and before.   Your motives for doing so are not as evil as this article makes them out to be and you are not as stupid as this article portrays the average teen these days.  Everything you do needs to be done with wisdom, caution and discretion, but you will not learn how to do this if you are forbidden from taking the class. Religion and government has been trying to control the free flow of information since time began.  It's how control, delusion and illusion is maintained.  The people who make the rules about such things very often refuse to abide by the same rules for themselves.   You will learn this as you grow up. No article in the history of RCG has ever been written...yet, that is so chillling as this one.  I urge you to think long and hard about its implications to your learning and growing in the real truths that, believe it or not, are not the exclusive property of the one small church and Pastor you have just happened to find yourself in association with.  I also want you to suspect other reasons for this being dictated to the teens, while adults were also thrown into the mix in a mere one line as well.  Nothing in any Church, Government or Organization is as one is led to believe on the surface...NOTHING. To blog or not to blog is YOUR choice.  To have or not to have a website for any reason, is YOUR choice and the choice of your ADULT parents.  No church or man has the right to control your access to the free flow of friends, information, opinions or even bullshit. You'll never develope a BS Meter is you aren't exposed to it.  I personally think you are more than you think.  Even the proverbs say that it is no great thing to have a totally clean barn, with no cow pies on the floor,  as it might indicate you have no animals to oversee on your great farm.  Remember, fish can't live in pure water.  It destroys their immune systems and is an unreal environment in which to thrive as a fish.  Are you not better than a fish...oh ye of little faith? Much knowledge might bring much suffering but no knowledge brings unnecessary fear, guilt, shame and pure misery.  Stand up for yourself.  Tell your church to mind its own business and not yours. PS  How'd the author know a teen girl in "a splinter group" used to work at Hooters?  :) Amen... 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She stated that most girls have the kind of mom who share a spa day with them, who invite them to go get their nails done together or try out a new hairstyle. We both laughed at her words, because I was opposite from this kind of mom.  In fact, my daughter ended the conversation with the statement, "Instead I get a mom who wants to save the world.  And on top of it you dragged me into doing it too!" I don't know what I would do without my daughter, I trust her completely.  She edited my book.  She edits every article I write and of course made some of the article writing hers.  "Haunted Typewriter or God" and "The Key To The World Is Love" were her titles.  She is also constructing my website: lovinghandsministry.com Christy has three children. Samuel is always reminding me that he is going to be four very soon.  Paige just turned 2 and Sofia is 6 months.  All are very energetic and Christy must give up sleep in order to work for me. Her faith in God is great and she endeavors to teach her children the same principles.  She is all about living a Christian life and being a faithful and loving wife to her husband and a loving and good mom to her children.  I tell her all the time that she comes from a long line of great Christian mothers. You would never believe that Christy had ever experienced anything but good in her lifetime.  Most people believe that you can't be so grounded and be such a good person if something bad has ever happened to you.  You just had to have lived a charmed life! The common phrase we always hear is 'bad things always happen to bad people'.  Yet what people think is truth is often a lie.  The real truth is that bad things happen to good people because our world is under the rule of Satan. John 5:19, "We know that we belong to God even though the whole world is under the rule of the Evil One." When Christy was five and attending kindergarten the worse possible thing happened in her life.  Her parents divorced and she and her brothers became the ponds in a huge custody battle. I suppose this custody fight wouldn't have been so traumatic if it weren't for the fact that our family was so religious.  Her dad was an ordained deacon and his father was a Baptist minister.  My own sister and her husband were in full time ministry and I our family came from a long line of ministers and missionaries. Everything Christy was ever taught was about obeying God and serving in church.  You see in 1986 divorce was a very big sin!  Yet there is a sin that is bigger than divorce and that is the sin of being gay! I would go as far as to say that for the church it is even bigger than murder! Churches preach that homosexuality is wrong!  Using Sodom and Gomorrah as a story illustrating God's hatred of gays.  But they quietly leave out scripture that leaves out the real reason for the destruction of these cities. 2 Peter 2:6, "God condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, destroying them with fire, and made them an example of what will happen to the godless." The scripture specifically states that it was not about sexual sin, but about godlessness.  Never the less churches, families, and society throw out their gay family members because the churches skip these scriptures. Because Theologians and religious historians refuse to set the record straight, homosexuals are deprived of their children and denied justice in the courts.  They are humiliated, persecuted, killed and despised all in the name of God. Ezekiel 16:48-50, "As surely as I am the living God, the Sovereign Lord says, 'your sister Sodom and her villages never did the evil that you and your villages have done.  She and her daughters were proud because they had plenty to eat and lived in peace and quiet, but they did not take care of the poor and the underprivileged.  They were proud stubborn and did the things that I hate, so I destroyed them, as you well know.'" They say, love the sinner but hate the sin.  But Christy can tell you that this is not true!  You can not love what you hate.  It is like telling Satan that he has to love God and we all know how impossible that would be! Because people have been misled by the church, everything I did as a good Christian mother was counteracted by me falling in love with a woman.  It didn't matter how much I loved my children or how diligent I was in teaching them about God and doing service in my church. Because of false teachings, a huge tug-of-war began not just between husband and wife, but with husband, church, family, friends and society all against me.  A battle that was so tipped in favor of her dad that Christy struggled to love me regardless of what they said about me. In fact, Christy and her brothers became so entangled in the fight for who had the right to be custodial parent that you would have thought that they would have never had anything to do with God ever!  Because God was the reason they were not to love their mother. They were told they couldn't love me because I was living a life of sin.  They were confused by strangers who told them how unlucky they were to have a mom who had fallen from God's grace and chose to live an ungodly lifestyle.  From church to school to the small town they lived in, they were constantly the center of  unwanted attention because of their Satan possessed mother. Christy didn't want this kind of attention!  She just wanted her mom.  She didn't care what the church had to say, she just wanted to live with her mom.  She didn't understand why everyone was in such an uproar, because she saw me as the same mom who loved her and had taken care of her since  birth. So you can see that her childhood was not peaceful.  She was taken away from her mom and given to her dad.  I was given no visitation and as a result I fled with my children and was arrested and put in jail while Christy endured being put in the hands of the SRS. Christy saw her mother attacked by her father, while the pastor and a deacon watched.  She saw her mother being stalked by church members in the name of God.  She saw her grandparents turn their back on her mother and wish her dead. She was forced into counseling as a small child.  She was forced to go before a judge and tell him who she wanted to live with.  Even after she stated she wanted to live with her mom, the judge ignored her words. Time and again she was involved in one court proceeding after another while her testimony to live with her mother was disregarded.  Whenever visitation resumed with her mother she was interrogated by her father, councilors, and family. It is amazing today from the persecution my daughter endured from church, society and family members that she came through fifteen years of childhood holding onto her faith regardless of whether her prayers were answered or not. It took until my daughter was an adult and able to make up her own mind that she began to see the mother that I really was.  A mother who loved her and wanted the best for her and her family.  Today our bond is strong because of our mission to tell the world the truth about God and love! Linda C Dipman author of  THE GAME OF LIFE IT'S ALMOST OVER http://outskirtspress.com/gameoflife  presents AND HIS LOVE SHONE DOWN  my true life story!  It describes all the persecutions I endured.  It will put you on the edge of your seat as you read each vivid detail. 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The basics of taking good care of your lawn mower are simply good common sense, like keeping the lawn mower covered and clean, after you use the mower make sure it is clean and without grass of other things in its blades, wipe it and clean all the outside parts, the exterior should be as clean as possible, just like when you bought it, this way you will know that nothing is obstructing the blades or other parts of the mower. When you store it keep it covered and in case there are any special instructions for the use of the batteries follow them, especially if you do not intend on using the mower in the near future. In the bottom line good maintenance and care will save you a lot of problems in the future and make your life easier, when buying a new mower you should think about getting a warranty and sometimes even think about getting a yearly renewal of that warranty, simply to keep you from thinking about how you need to fix your mower. If you own a new lawn mower, the robotic one or a self propelled mower you should also read you owner manual and avoid playing or changing anything you dont know, these are not the old mowers that were completely mechanical, so try and reduce your technical involvement with it. Lawn mowers are a homeowners best friends, they will make your garden look like a golf course fairway without much effort, when you are looking at new mowers you should seriously think about what and how you will do if you need to repair your mower, Lawn Mower Repair is one of the things you dont think about until you need to, and you can save yourself a lot of time if you consider that before you buy a mower. 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Actually, no. In fact, 99% of the time, the house church I belong to does NOT meet on Sunday. However, considering that we ARE the Church - the ekklesia, the "called out ones" - we meet ALL the time. We might take in a movie with some friends, go to dinner, watch a ball game. Whatever we do, we ARE the Church. We will ALWAYS be the Church so, who knows where we might find ourselves? We just might even accidentally get together with Christian brothers and sisters on a Sunday, too. Today - on Sunday afternoon - I'm with my wife and, very shortly, I will join her staining wood in our new addition. We will be "being the Church" again just as we were yesterday in Dallas at a conference that lasted from 10am to 6pm. A few of us had Mexican food afterward and were The Church there as well as in the van all the way home for two hours. Ah, such freedom in Christ we have! Are we "forsaking the assembling of ourselves together" (Heb 10:25)? Hardly. We are two or more with Jesus in our midst, carrying within us the very Spirit that raised Him from the dead. Frankly, all by myself, I'm never NOT the ekklessia. The Kingdom is not a place; it's the dominion of a person. That person dwells within me. And you. Paul asked the Galatians, "But now after you have known Godhow is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage?" (Gal. 4:9). What was the evidence of their "turning again"? Paul accused them of "observ[ing] days and months and seasons and years" (Gal. 4:10). Likewise, circumcision was another source of contention. Paul wrote, "You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you are fallen from grace" (Gal. 5:4). In other words, they were trying to be justified by keeping the laws as is man's nature. Paul addressed this with the Roman Christians as well and dealt with such issues as eating meat versus vegetarian diets. Regarding the Sabbath question, he wrote, "One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it" (Rom. 14:56). Under the new covenant, Believers are now free to observe, or not observe, the Sabbath according to their consciences. We are NOT free to judge each other in this regard (verse 10). "THIS is the day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it" (Ps 118:24). We must bear in mind that such legalism does not line up with the teachings of Christ or any of the Gospel writers. You have read that "There is therefore now no condemnation from those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1). You have read also that, "all things are permissible but not all things are beneficial" (I Cor 6:12;10:23)For those who think these verses imply that it's Ok to go on sinning because of God's grace, you've also read "God is not mocked. A man will reap as he sows." (Gal 6:7). Though nothing can separate us from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39), we WILL reap as we sow. Frankly, even if breaking the Sabbath WERE a sin, it would be a sin no greater than lying, gossip, lusting, fear, doubt, or a lack of faith. In man's attempts to compare ourselves with ourselves (2 Cor 10:12), Sabbath-keeping is used as a unit of measurement; a deceptive standard of a person's goodness and a means for classifying the heathen among us. We forget that "there is none good but God" (Ps 14:1;53:1) and that "our righteousness is filthy rags" (Is 64;6). So, has God erased the command about keeping the Sabbath? Yes, He has. With His new and better covenant (Heb 8:6), once ratified by the shedding of the Blood of Jesus, ALL the debts have been paid. All our feeblest attempts at holiness, righteousness, goodness and rule-keeping have been fulfilled as we are now seen as "the righteousness of God in Christ" (I Cor 1:30). In many ways God has changed His commands and laws. Our failure to grasp the concept that God has, in many respects, revised His commands, has created confusion as we interpret the Scriptures. Too frequently, we attempt to channel the things of God through our carnal, Adamic nature, placing all the emphasis on our own ability to keep rules, make the grade, or do better than the next guy. How can humans, so engrained in a world that rewards the best - from gold star book reports to Olympic Gold Medals - easily grasp the concept that our best will NEVER be good enough and that somebody ELSE had to do all the work because we were simply too incapable, even with the most noble of efforts? LET THEM EAT MEAT! Does God change His laws? Certainly! A clear illustration can be found in regard to the eating of meat. God gave Adam and Eve a vegetarian diet (Gen. 2:16-17). Prior to the fall, we do not read of Adam and Eve eating meat. After the Fall, they were commanded to sacrifice animals. Mmmmmmm...bar-b-que! You think they nibbled on some of that delicious meat, its splendid aroma filling the air? I would have! Later, under the law of Moses, the one offering the animal sacrifices WAS allowed to partake of certain of sacrifices, such as the peace offering (Lev. 7:1118). After the flood, people were meat-eaters. God declared, "Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. I have given you all things, even as the green herbs" (Gen. 9:3). His only restriction was that the blood not be consumed with the meat (Gen. 9:4). I guess everything had to be cooked well-done? Oh, no! Another law to keep! So much for having that steak medium rare. Is prime rib now out of the question! I'm kidding, of course but share this example to show a revision that God instituted in one of His initial laws. When things changed, God did a new thing. Pretty simple. The Jews were at Sinai were given dietary restrictions by God (Lev. 11) when He distinguished between clean and unclean animals (sorry, shrimp lovers). The point is not that God declared some animals clean and others unclean - Noah had taken both clean and unclean animals onto the ark in Genesis 7:2. The point is that God restricted the eating habits of the Jews - and ONLY the Jews - to a specific diet at that moment and with reasons. The diet of ALL mankind was unrestricted prior to that time, according to Genesis 9:34. After the cross, all such Jewish dietary regulations were abolished. This is clearly revealed in Peters vision (Acts 10:916, 28; 11:510) and in Pauls epistles (Rom. 14:23; Col. 2:16; 1 Tim. 4:35). Likewise, the Sabbath is no longer binding on Christians (Col. 2:16). Christ has set us free from the law of sin and death. HOLY DAYS GONE BYE BYE. Yes, we are released from keeping holy the Sabbath. His blood on the cross abolished all the Mosaic ordinances, including the Sabbath commandment. Ever notice that only nine of the Ten Commandments are repeated in the New Testament? That's because the fourth commandment was part of the Jewish law which Paul referred to as "the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us" (Col. 2:14). The moral standards in the other nine commandments regarding worshiping other gods and idols, taking Gods name in vain, dishonoring parents, murdering, committing adultery, stealing, lying, and coveting remain in effect because they reflect the character of God and, as such, are timeless. The expression of these moral standards in the form of the Ten Commandments, however, was not timeless. Paul clearly stated that Christ took this "handwriting of requirements" and "nailed it to the cross" (Col. 2:14). The result could not be clearer. In Colossians 2:16, Paul writes, ""Therefore, let no one judge you in food or in drink." That statement is based on the fact that the shed blood of Jesus canceled the debt, those Old Testament regulations that had burdened the Jews for centuries. Those regulations were instantly abolished. Pork is now as lawful as beef, chicken, or fish. Even meats offered to idols were suddenly not prohibited, unless eating such food might cause a weaker brothers conscience to stumble (1 Cor. 8:49). In verse 16, Paul added that no one can judge you "regarding a festival or a new moon or Sabbaths." Why? Because Jesus Christ abolished those observances, which were mere shadows, whereas Jesus Himself is the substance; the body that creates the shadow. This verse 16 reference to the yearly festivals like Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles (Deut. 16:16), the monthly festival of the new moon (Num. 10:10; Ps. 81:3) and the weekly observance of the Sabbath used the same terminology found elsewhere in the Old Testament (Isa. 1:1314; Ezek. 45:17; Hos. 2:11) therefore, it was familiar to Pauls Jewish readers. The Sabbath rest also represents a picture of Gods finished, completed work, initially at Creation and later with salvation by faith in Christs substitutionary death, burial, and resurrection. The writer of Hebrews used the Sabbath analogy to note that when one believes, he enters into the reality of Gods rest, pictured by the Sabbath. As a result, the believer "has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His" (Heb. 4:10). Those who keep the Sabbath do so with a belief that law can be divided into moral and ceremonial aspects. They believe Sabbath observance is part of the moral aspect and remains in effect, but the detailed instructions are part of the ceremonial aspects that have been done away with in Christ. The law, however, cannot be so easily divided. Deuteronomy 27:26, for example, cited by both Paul (Gal. 3:10; cf. 5:3) and James (James 2:10), shows that one's attempts at "keeping the law" is a two-edged sword; to fail in one point makes one guilty of breaking ALL. The New Testament, furthermore, provides no clear distinction between moral and ceremonial aspects of the Mosaic law and frequently speaks of the entire law (for example, Gal 3:23-24; 4:4-5). IF WE TRULY KEPT THE SABBATH... What would Sabbath keeping look like if we were to practice it today? Let's take such thinking all the way out to its logical conclusion, shall we? According to Exodus 16:29, God required strict home-abiding on the Sabbath for all Israelites. Imagine the airlines, buses, trains, and roadways being empty and the impact on the economy. I've read that Orthodox Jews in some parts of Jerusalem still stone cars that are driven through their neighborhoods on Saturday. Hmmm. Are they violating Sabbath to defend Sabbath? Numbers 15:32,35 forbids the gathering of sticks but NOT the stones for stoning those who gather sticks...OK, I guess that's kosher. Nehemiah took stern action against buying and selling on the Sabbath (Neh. 10:31; 13:1522). So, our beloved shopping malls would need to remain closed. So would restaurants and individuals who fall under the ban on baking and boiling food (Exod. 16:23). If seeking and finding ones "own pleasure" and doing ones "own ways" were also prohibited on the Sabbath (Isa. 58:13), so much for heading to the lake after church. Death would be the lot of such day-trippers, including whoever performed any yardwork or went into the office (Exod. 31:1415; 35:2). When Jesus healed a lame man on the Sabbath, rather than rejoicing with that man, the Pharisees condemned Him to which He replied. "I am the Lord (Kyrios, or "owner") of the Sabbath." In other words, "I am the Creator of this day, time itself." What COULD we do on the Sabbath if we were still under such restrictions? Jesus - who was living under the Mosaic law Himself - attended synagogue, worshiped God, taught and applied the Scriptures, performed deeds of mercy and encouraged others to do the same, and He no doubt rested from some of His usual labor. But when moved by compassion to help others, even He stepped out. Now, under the New Covenant, all those legalistic shackles have come off, thank God! If there IS a principle that one day should belong totally to God, then it should be used to arrest us from our normal pursuits and allow us to devote more attention to Gods Word and work. Who do you know who does that, even on the so-called "Day of rest"? Christians are not obligated to observe the Sabbath. We are NOT committing apostasy if we exercise the freedom we have in Christ NOT to do so. Frankly, for a lover and follower of Jesus, serving God and doing everything to His glory, is nothing less than a 24/7 lifestyle. From the movies we watch to the things we wear and listen to, whether we eat or drink or whatever we do, let's do it all to the glory of God (I Cor 10:31). Finally, lest anyone forget, the Sabbath was the day we now know as Saturday. In Italian, Saturday is Sabato. In Spanish, it's Sabado. Those words look an awful lot like the word "Sabbath" to me. Point being, for those who think our Sunday is anything like the Hebrew Sabbath, that's wrong, too. You want to meet on Sunday? Go right ahead...and with God's blessing. For those who meet, let's say, at lunch time on a Tuesday at 1:00 because you have a shift on Sunday, God's blessing is on you, too! ABOUT THE AUTHOR His mission is to bring Discipleship and Encouragement to the Body of Christ. 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. 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I don't suggest that you use scales and rulers, but you can use your hand and other visual representations to measure how much is enough, since "moderate" means differently to every one. For example, a deck of cards is equivalent to a 3-ounce serving. A ping pong ball is equivalent to 2 tablespoons of salad dressing. And a cup of pasta or rice is equivalent to a baseball. 3. Eat whole grains and high-fiber cereals. Replace chips and cookies with high-fiber cereals. You don't have to deprive yourself of nutrients when going on a diet; you can gain lots of nutrients while trying to lose weight. Research shows that dieters who ate cereals high in fiber and whole grains were able to lose weight effectively while improving the quality of their diet. 4. Recognize hunger triggers. Is it real hunger, or is it just boredom? Recognize the real hunger trigger first&lt;br /&gt;before you go look for food. If it's just boredom, do something else. 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You would be better to agree. "Yes, by all means, we want to present a consistent corporate image." And then add, "But I want this card to do some selling for me, so I would like to give the sales message a bit more prominence than usual." In other words, use the usual corporate colors, typeface and layout style. Include the logo too. But give prominence to the sales message. Show a picture of your product. Or if you think you are the product (as most real estate agents seem to think), then include your own picture. But don't forget to enhance the photo with that slogan we talked about in the previous section. And now that you have a killer business card, get out there and start handing them out. visit FreeCard.com for some exciting ways to turn business cards into business opportunities. Rick Hendershot is a writer, marketer, and online publisher. For advertising ideas and effective ways to promote your website, visit Linknet Promotions. 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Since the purpose of marketing is to generate revenue, increase market share, drive preference to purchase, and/or build brand awareness, marketers need to find ways to do this effectively; and embracing an integrated marketing strategy is the first step. Integrated Marketing At Work Nike is a great example of a company that has fully embraced the concept of integrated marketing. Their integrated approach includes traditional advertising (billboard, magazine, and television); sponsoring sporting events and players such as the Superbowl and Tiger Woods; and engaging in online marketing initiatives by allowing consumers to customize their Nike shoes. They also spend a great deal of money in search marketing.  Nikes approach allows them to communicate their message consistently across all media outlets; and at the same time share that message at every customer touch point; that is, use Nike products and you will increase your performance regardless of what sport you are involved in. Another example is HPs The Computer is Personal Again campaign.  They utilized many forms of media with great consistency, and capitalized on each of the medias individual strengths. Television shared real-life stories, print detailed many of the same stories and online extended each into a positive experience with which the customer could interact with HP. The campaign also used paid search to capture queries about HP products and services. Conclusion The adoption of integrated marketing is essential in todays market place.  As consumers, we are bombarded with thousands of messages from thousands of different advertisers each day. It has become natural for us to filter out these messages that dont appeal to a particular need or interest.  On the other hand, as marketers, we need ensure that we are doing everything we possible can to reach these consumers at a time when they are interested in our value proposition. This means that our message has to be where the consumers are looking all the time. To learn more tips about integrated marketing strategies, please visit our internet marketing blog. Britopian Marketing specializes in web strategy, SEO and offers online marketing services for small businesses. 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Lynch It is customary to honor your bridesmaids for their participation in your wedding with a gift of appreciation.  Traditional gifts include a piece of jewelry such as earrings or a necklace that complements their bridesmaids dress and can be worn on the wedding day but many bridesmaids will truly appreciate a more unique gift idea.  With careful consideration you may be able to give your bridesmaids gifts that show your appreciation for their assistance and also demonstrate that you understand their personality as well. One unique gift ideas for your bridesmaids is an evening bag to be used as an accessory on the wedding day.  This gift can be a lovely gesture and will serve the purpose of keeping the accessories of the bridesmaids uniform and will free your bridesmaid from the burden of searching for an evening bag that matches the dress.  In this case you may choose to give the bridesmaids their gifts early in the wedding planning so that they dont purchase a bag specifically for the occasion of your wedding. A photo album complete with a picture of you and the bridesmaid or the entire wedding party can be another unique gift idea for the bridesmaids.  You could purchase photo albums with the date of your wedding engraved on the front cover and start the photo album with a picture of you and the bridesmaid.  This is a wonderful gift idea because the bridesmaid can place her photos from the wedding day in the album and will always have a precious souvenir from your wedding day. Gift certificates to a spa or a salon also make unique gift ideas for your bridesmaids.  Your bridesmaids most likely spent a great deal of time and energy in helping you to plan your wedding.  The week prior to your wedding was also probably especially hectic with a great deal of last minute details to attend to and errands to run.  While you will have your honeymoon to relax and renew your energy your bridesmaids do not have this luxury so by honoring them by presenting them with a gift certificate to a spa or salon you are giving them the gift or being pampered and the gift of relaxation. Another popular gift idea for the bride to give the groom is tickets to a sporting event for him and his best friend.  This is a truly thoughtful and selfless gift that lets the groom know that you understand his interests and that you want to assure him that you will not try to minimize his relationships with his friends.  If your groom is a sports fan, he is sure to enjoy this thoughtful gift. Any item that relates to a specific hobby that the groom enjoys is a great idea for a wedding gift for the bride to give to the groom.  This is a popular choice because giving a gift that relates to one of his hobbies demonstrates that you understand his likes and that you want him to continue to engage in activities that he enjoys. Another creative gift idea that a bride may choose to honor her groom with is a short video depicting their relationship together.  If the couple used their video recorder often, the bride would be able to edit the video into a concise video and possibly even set the video to music.  This creative gift idea gives the groom an easy way to look back into the past and remember the good times that the two of you have had together. Unique gift ideas for the bridesmaids can also stem from the wedding theme.  For example if you are having a beach themed wedding you might want to give your bridesmaids a gift of a tote bag, a beach towel and a novel to enjoy on the beach.  This unique gift idea ensures that your bridesmaids will remember your wedding fondly the next time they are at the beach. Although the tradition of the bride and groom exchanging gifts on their wedding day is beginning to fade, many couples still wish to honor this tradition.  Many couples spend so much money on their wedding and reception that they feel as though they cannot afford the additional expense of buying gifts for each other.  While it may be true that the couple cannot afford one more extravagant gift it is also true th
