<?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-7511789164578288492</id><updated>2012-02-16T18:45:46.039-08:00</updated><title type='text'>mcritchieveronika</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://mcritchieveronika.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7511789164578288492/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mcritchieveronika.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7511789164578288492/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>mcritchieveronika</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12250112492031469751</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>120</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7511789164578288492.post-7071180762106171184</id><published>2008-06-16T05:55:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T05:55:48.571-07:00</updated><title type='text'>No Complications Using Hoodia Gordonii Reported</title><content type='html'>By Patsy Hamilton Phytopharm just completed the first phase of its five phase clinical research program and has reportedly found no complications; using hoodia is apparently safe for reasonably healthy individuals.  While no hoodia side affects have been reported, it is not recommended for use by pregnant or nursing women.  Consumer Reports does not recommend it for anyone, but not because of any reported side effects.  They do not recommend its use, because clinical research has not been completed at this time.  Complications using hoodia on a long term basis may arise.  Hoodia gordonii was eaten by the San people of southern Africa, but it was not a preferred food item.  They did not eat it often. There may be complications using hoodia gordonii combined with prescription or over-the-counter medications.  This has not been studied.  The safest way to use hoodia gordonii supplements is under a doctors supervision.  That way if unexpected side effects arise, the doctor will be able to evaluate if they are hoodia side affects or something else. Complications using hoodia gordonii combined with other botanicals may arise.  It is believed that Ephedra complications were caused by using it in combination with other stimulants, but this can not be proven without endangering human health.  Many botanicals are natural stimulants and consumers should read labels carefully before buying a product.  Unknown ingredients should be investigated before use.  Any statements concerning the lack of known hoodia side affects applies only to 100% hoodia gordonii, not hoodia herb combinations.  Unexpected side effects should be reported to ones doctor along with ingredients of hoodia herb combination used. Completion of the clinical research program by Phytopharm may provide more information, such as recommended dosages and drug interaction warnings.  Sometimes, even after a new product is completely researched, new side effects show up.  There could still be hoodia side affects.  No one can say with complete certainty that there will not be complications using hoodia, only that none are expected. For more information about possible complications using hoodia gordonii products, visit the Hoodia Info Blog. Patsy Hamilton is an editor of the Hoodia Info Blog.  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However, Preparation is the KEY!  When preparing for that all important interview, take time to reflect upon your career experiences; and look for at least five good examples of your accomplishments and challenges--we will call them "bragging points". Make a list of these "bragging points", and then write a short summary about each situation.  Become very familiar with these situations and their details, because they will help you identify certain skill sets (i.e. creativity, leadership, motivation, negotiation, etc.) used in these situations. The purpose of this exercise is to first help you remember your accomplishments.  For example, when your interviewer asks you to tell them something about one of your most recent successes--you will be prepared!  Secondly, when your interviewer asks you to discuss a situation where you used leadership--there you go!  If you will closely examine each of your "bragging points" you will see that each contains several skill sets. This type of preparation will take you through just about any type of interview.  Regardless of the interview type (i.e. behavioral screening, group, etc.) you will be prepared with quick professional responses, and you will be able to readily identify and present your accomplishments. Good luck with the interview and remember . . . . PREPARATION IS THE KEY! Penny Estes pennyestes@aol.com Penny Estes is Director of Sales and Marketing for a general contracting company in Memphis, Tennessee.  Her primary responsibilities are to create new sales and marketing opportunities. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Eastern College, St. David's, Pennsylvania. Currently, she is in the process of completing her MBA.  Her professional background comprises of extensive experience in executive management, sales and marketing. Penny has several professional affiliations:  AgriCenter Board of Directors, Apartment Association of Greater Memphis Board of Directors, Tip Masters Board of Directors, and active member of Toast Masters International. On a personal note, Penny and her husband, Tony, were married in Alaska.  She has one teenage daughter, Amber, who is aspiring to be an anesthesiologist.  Her hobbies include chess, exercise and family activities. 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Many people would prefer to find a local lawyer whether it is a Maryland lawyer, a New York lawyer or a Kentucky lawyer. A lawyer search can be an overwhelming and often frightening task for anyone who has never needed a lawyer before. Personal, business and criminal problems can arise for almost anyone at any time. From finding a Maryland lawyer to finding a Californian lawyer, there are some different ways a person can find a lawyer that will best suit their needs. When looking for a lawyer in any state, it is necessary to determine what kind of lawyer will be needed. There are a number of different types of law that lawyers specialize in including family law, real estate law, estate law, family law, criminal law and many other types of law. Sometimes it might be difficult to begin a lawyer search when the issue doesnt clearly fall into a particular category. It is a good idea to make a few calls to see what type of attorney would handle that specific case before continuing with a lawyer search. Once the type of lawyer that is needed is clear, it is time to make a list of the lawyers that are in the area who deal with a particular matter from a local phone book. Once the list is compiled, ask friends, family and professionals if they have had any experience with a particular lawyer and if it was a favorable one. If that particular attorney is on the lawyer search list, he or she might be one of the first ones that are contacted. Next, if the local search is not going very well, there are a number of search web sites on the Internet that a person can use to find an attorney that will suit his or her needs. Sometimes individual states have their own lawyer search web sites. Maryland, for instance, has a web site available for anyone who needs the services of a Maryland lawyer. The Maryland lawyer search is much like the kind of searches available for other states. A Maryland lawyer can be found when searching by city name, county name, zip code, a particular lawyers name, by law school and by legal specialty. If all else fails, a person can find a Maryland lawyer or a lawyer in another state by contacting the Bar Association. Once a lawyer search has narrowed down choices to just a few names, it is a good idea to schedule either a phone or personal interview with the attorney. Important questions that can be posed during an interview should include how much experience a lawyer has in the particular area that is needed, how long they have been in practice, what are the fees and what do they include and how successful they feel that they could tackle any particular issue. Once these questions have been answered, it is up to each individual to assess their choices and hire the attorney they feel that will represent them the best. 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For some who have inherited a lovely collection of heirlooms, yet do not have any idea of how to look after them or even keeping up with the collection they already have as well as they should.  By caring for these items correctly they will benefit from them in the future, as not only can they be passed on to their loved ones or they can be sold at a higher value in the future if so wished. Below it provided some tips for which you should be able to care for your antiques and collectibles.  There are many sites where you should be able to obtain more detailed information on how to look after your priceless treasures. Firstly, we will look at caring for glass, porcelain or pottery antiques.  Any items like these should be washed individually in a wash basin to prevent any damage (such as chipping).  You should only ever wash them in warm water never hot or cold and with a gentle cleaner using a soft bristled brush.  One thing you should NEVER do is put your antique glass, pottery or porcelain in a dishwasher (the extreme heat and detergent used can be extremely harmful).  Also always allow each item to dry naturally and do not use a cloth on them to dry them. Next we need to consider how you should display and store your collection.  If you have a home where there are young children or generally lots of visitors then make sure that your glass, pottery and porcelain collections are kept in a safe place (cabinet) well away from the main flow of traffic in the house.    Do not put the collection on shelves on walls, it only takes one small vibration to occur whether some one accidentally knocks against the shelf or some one knocks against the wall the shelf is on could mean the loss of your collection. Now we will look at how to look after antique rugs and textiles.  Any rugs or textiles that you have will need specialist care when either moving, storing or cleaning them.  It is quite easy to cause damage (such as tearing) to occur when you move such items as the material they are made from is very delicate and so you make sure you move them slowly and carefully.  If you must roll up an antique rug then ensure that the pile of the rug is facing outwards as this will prevent any damage or crushing to the item.  Any antique garments that you have should at all times be hung on sturdy hangers and then covered in white cotton or rolled up using an acid free paper and then closed at either end and tied securely. You can vacuum rugs and textiles, but only use a very low setting and always take extra care when you are vacuuming any textiles as you do not want to end up the suction being strong and causing fibers to be pulled apart.  If you do happen to spill anything on the rug, then put white paper towels underneath the rug and above where the spill has occurred and replace them until no more liquid comes out.    Should it be required, then contact an expert who will be able to clean it correctly.  Also remember to keep an eye on the rug or textile and avoid it being exposed directly to either sun or humidity. If you happened to have collected antique or collectible furniture you will need to dust it usually only a soft lint free cloth.  Any wooden antique furniture that you have should be waxed usually only a quality bees wax and where at all possible avoid placing any furnishings in bright light or in to rooms which experience extreme changes in temperature or humidity as they will also cause damage.  When moving antique furniture carry it out with extreme care never dragging, but always ensure that the furniture is lifted. Many people find that having a  valuable collection of either antiques or collectibles is a privilege and by ensuring that they take proper care of them will not only help to increase their value but it also means that they can be passed down from generation to generation. Allison Thompson webmaster of this and several other sites after becoming a work at home mum who now lives in Spain.  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Now then many marketing consultants say that; Nice People is the icing on the cake. In fact this is also true. You cannot train people to be nice, you have to hire nice people. You cannot increase someones pay and expect their attitude to change over night, it will not happen that easy. You see there are nice people, pleasant people and just great down to Earth People; then there are manipulators, BSers, complainers and ugly people too. Find good people and pay them what they are worth so they stay with your company. Nice people and employees in your business will make the difference. As a former franchising founder, I always found that I could not seem to re-train hostile people to be nice people, no matter how hard I tried. You have to find nice people and train them to do the job and promote them and pay them fairly. This is not to say that you can have lousy products or service, that too must be tops. 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These lessons are designed to be easily used for personal Bible Study or as a guide for group Bible Studies.  Each of the lessons will include a set of discussion questions at the end of the lesson, which can be used either privately for introspection or in a group setting as provocative discussion builders. This lesson focuses on the promises of God and his unfailing, immutable steadfastness as He administers His promises.  Before we can stand on His promises (or the promises of anyone), we must first trust the reputation of the promiser (the one doing the promising). You see, promises are useless if the promiser is not able to maintain his word.  When one changes his promises from time to time, the promises are also less powerful (actually useless) than if we know that the terms of a promise are the same from time to time. With God, we know that we have an unchangable, all-powerful God Who has all the power in the universe to back up his every promise.  Our most accurate source for information about God is the Bible, which repeatedly indicates that He has always existed, and that He created the heavens, the earth, and the entire universe.  (Gen. 1:1-2:3, Job 38-39, John 1:1-5, Rev. 1:8). Wise King Solomon wrote about God, I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be forever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it  (Ecc. 3:14a).  One of Davids Psalms tells us: But the Lord shall endure forever (Ps. 9:7a).  Another tells us: But thou, O Lord, shalt endure forever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.  (Ps. 102:12).  Later in the same psalm, we read: Of old thou hast laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.  They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.  (PS. 102: 25-27). Recorded in the book of Numbers, Balaam, speaking on behalf of God, says to Balak: God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: for He hath said, and shall he not do it?  Or hath He spoken, and shall he not make it good?  (Num. 23:19).  O, what a wonderful thing to know, that the God which speaks promises is a God that does not lie, does take back what He says He is going to do, and does not speak and not make it good!  How many times have we been promised by someone something and they do not make it good?  And here we have it, God will make it good.  His Word is always good; He always does what He says He is going to do. Later in history, when the Israelites were again testing God by turning away from Him and His goodness and prosperity, Malachi the prophet records the Word of God: For I am the Lord, I change not  (Mal. 3:6a).  In the New Testament, after the death and resurrection of our personal Saviour, the Son of God Himself, the writer of Hebrews tells us: Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever.  (Heb. 13:8).  And these are but a few of the references in the Bible to Gods immutability and His constancy. When He promises something, he means to keep His promise!  He never casually makes a promises or offers a blessing (or, beware, a curse) if He is not going to back up His Word with action.  Once He initiates a promise or a covenant, His part of it will always hold true, regardless of what we do. Questions for discussion: What do we know about the promises of God? What does it really mean that His promises are backed up by His unchanging nature? What does it mean to you personally, that His word is always sure and steadfast? Does this change the way you see the God of the Universe, recognizing that He doesnt simply create some promises for one time and circumstance, and others for other times and circumstances, but that His nature requires that His promises are consistent throughout all time? Note:  Scripture references are from the KJV. You have my permission to reprint and distribute this article as long as it is distributed in its entirety, including all links and copyright information.  Sean Mize 2006 Sean Mize is a Christian Entrepreneur and Christian internet Marketer, and the author of The Christian Guide to Maximizing Your Time, which can be ordered via &lt;br /&gt;Christian Success Network He also co-publishes a Christian Article Directory.  To read articles or submit articles for inclusion in the directory, click here:&lt;br /&gt;Christian Article Bank Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sean_Mize http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Consistency-of-God-in-His-Promises-(Series-1,-Lesson-1)&amp;id=215156 &lt;a href="http://www.xceedit.co.uk/moodle/user/view.php?id=55&amp;course=1"&gt;bad credit personal loan sources&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.wosga.org/user/view.php?id=517&amp;course=1"&gt;no credit personal loan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://ecampus.learningstreet.org/user/view.php?id=5143&amp;course=1"&gt;short term payday loans&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://moodle.sos-online.eu/user/view.php?id=52&amp;course=1"&gt;no fax payday&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/7511789164578288492-429240504895613387?l=mcritchieveronika.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7511789164578288492/posts/default/429240504895613387'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7511789164578288492/posts/default/429240504895613387'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mcritchieveronika.blogspot.com/2008/05/consistency-of-god-in-his-promises.html' title='The Consistency of God in His Promises (Series 1, Lesson 1)'/><author><name>mcritchieveronika</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12250112492031469751</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-7511789164578288492.post-6843167213878060672</id><published>2008-05-23T23:58:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-05-23T23:58:15.852-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Shady Side of Dating &amp; How to Avoid the Big Trap - Dating Advice for Men</title><content type='html'>By Joshua Goh One of the most recurring mental blocks men face before they date is their eagerness to plunge into a deep, stable and unbreakable relationship. We must realize that men and women think, act and decide differently. Women thoroughly relish the long swelling waves of romancing that go up and down in their minds. They feel completely absorbed, engulfed and rejuvenated while going through the rigmarole of emotional upheavals. On the contrary, men like less drama, less of emotional splurge and more of stability, sailing in tranquility of a rock-steady relationship. What is the result of this mismatch of perspectives? You rush in and latch on to the woman of your life  as if there is no tomorrow  and the woman is viewing it totally differently. She visualizes pain before pleasure. Spends time thinking of what holds in  future, thereby neglecting how she can hold on to the present. Exclusivity, monogamy  women yearn for that  but all at the pace which she sets. The course and speed of the game is decided by her. It is therefore important to appreciate that both men and women respond to different emotional clocks when it comes to developing a relationship; the sense of timing is mutually exclusive. The Big Trap is just this. You are in a hurry to grab, and eventually fall out of the race  for no fault of yours. Happening mostly to men who are a One Woman Man and who date infrequently, women also are frequent victims of the Big Trap, for they also wish to become a One Man Woman and are monogamous by nature. Yet men who are cool about meeting and dating many women  which I sincerely plead you to follow  hardly fall into the Big Trap. Your earnest desire is to bring an end to this tempestuous affair associated with dating and stabilize the relationship  none of the wildness of dating makes you happy  you want to go steady with a single woman. Reasons are aplenty for such behavior from men  seeking immediate but temporary monogamy. Definitely, a faulty understanding of women and wrong assumptions of their minds and beliefs is surely one of the main ones. One more reason why men want to move fast is their restlessness to delve into the unknown. They hate to be kept in the dark for too long. The eternal question: will she agree to sex, wont she agree to sex, bores and irritates the man. And with every passing day, the curiosity increases. If only such men knew the pleasures of a single man, without any holdings, free of emotional baggage  they would never get so stagnated and close all doors to glorious opportunities, that lie hidden. So what happens when you are a victim of The Big Trap? You need to have a steady and stable relationship, as discussed above. As you carry on meeting women, your adrenalin rises to a peak, you get emotionally charged, yet with the lack of proper knowledge or understanding of the womans nature and expectations, you fall flat. You gradually start to lose ground. That affects your own sense of pride, self esteem. You start thinking romancing is a self-defeating exercise. This is where a vicious cycle sets in. The more you lose out on women, the more you start hating not only yourself, but women too. The Loser Boy visits you often in your thoughts and dreams. It becomes impossible for you to improve upon your attitudes and behavior because remember: failure breeds failure, exactly the way success does. The miserable feeling amongst single men, is inevitable. Or, perhaps you might date for a little while, find someone who doesnt quite enthrall you, but you settle for the second best so to speak. Over a period of time, you start to realize, much to your disappointment, that you have settled for mediocrity  neither did you want this kind of woman, nor did you deserve her type. She, in turn gets more and more possessive  because she is also perhaps going through the same emotional drill as you are  settling for the second best. Physically may be together, but mentally, you are far, far apart. This kind of negativity overwhelms you and since the very nature of such emotional upheavals is cyclical, it gets repeated over and over again. By now you would have already developed a fixed mindset: Want to Get out of this soonest  this very attitude destroys you further. The more you hate the concept of dating and meeting women, you are trying to evade the very process designed to improve your expertise in the area and bring about mental stability. It is time you thought like: So many women, so little time, as the wider and broader you make your choices, the more your chances of meeting many, many women. Unless you broaden your horizon about women and dating, falling into the Big Trap will remain inevitable. Make women an add on to your otherwise glorious life, rather than the end all and be all of it. Dont make her the reason for your existence  rather a small part of your existence. To ingratiate yourself with this kind of mental outlook is first, gather information (get empowered with knowledge), second, take the right decisions (act on the knowledge) and third, bask in the glory of your well-deserved success. Change the way you thought and acted till now, and be the man of your dreams, the man you always wanted to be. This article may be re-published with appropriate attribution to the author including name and website  Copyright. Joshua Goh is dating &amp; relationship expert. His desire is to motivate and support single men, women and couples to overcome the obstacles preventing them from attaining the loving relationships and lives they really want. For more information please visit our site for up-to-date  free personals reviews and practical  online dating tips &amp; ideas. 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Postcards not only make excellent greetings, but they also make exceptional gifts.  What's more, the diversity of postcards that are available makes it easy to find postcards that will suit anyone's taste.  Thus, it is always easy to find the perfect postcard for anyone you know.  Finally, beautiful postcards are something you can purchase, make yourself, or even send online via email. Postcards are inexpensive and come in a variety of styles.  You can find postcards that display artwork and photographs that people will enjoy.  Plus, postcards are great for all occasions whether they are for seasonal greetings or for special occasions and they provide a nice and simple way of letting individuals know that you are thinking about them.  In fact, if you are creative, you can take such images and frame them with a nice mat for a background.  Within moments you will have a stunningly beautiful and unique wall hanging for your home. 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Also, you can customize electronic postcards with your own sentiments, and thereby make them a personal greeting.  What's more, not only are emailed postcards a wonderful idea, but they also possess beautiful imagery - you can find beautiful postcards with images of nature or romantic scenes on them.  Finally, emailed postcards can be quite a bit of fun - unlike traditional postcards, you can send your friends and family animated postcards that make such greetings truly memorable. Finally, did you know that some individuals make a hobby out of collecting various postcards?  Thus, blank postcards with beautiful imagery on them can make ideal gifts for birthdays, holidays and other special occasions.  In fact, if you travel a lot, you can collect various postcards pertaining to the various locations you have visited and present such cards to those individuals that collect them - a gift that will be appreciated for certain.  If you really want to make a large gift out of your postcard presentation, you can assemble the postcards you purchase into an album for the individual you plan to present them to. 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One that is the perfect size, shape and colour?  A quick solution is to make your own wood planter.  Wood planters are simple to make and require only a few basic materials. The materials required are:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5 pieces of wood cut to size&lt;br /&gt;nails&lt;br /&gt;hammer &lt;br /&gt;white paint&lt;br /&gt;paintbrush&lt;br /&gt;heavy duty plastic&lt;br /&gt;crushed rock&lt;br /&gt;soil&lt;br /&gt;seeds or flowers from a nursery&lt;br /&gt; The first step is to build the wood planter.  Go to your local hardware store where they will have scrap pieces of lumber that can be cut to the size you desire.  You will need two long pieces of lumber for the length of the planter, two short pieces of lumber for the width of the planter and one long piece of lumber for the bottom of the planter.  Nail the pieces of lumber together.  Paint the outside of the wood planter.  I recommend white paint, as it will compliment most houses and really shows off the flowers in the planter. Once the wood planter is built, it is a good idea to position it in place before it is filled with soil and flowers.  The best solution is to have brackets that will hold the wood planter in place, but will still allow you to take the planter down in order to plant flowers, repaint the planter or to place the planter in storage.  Brackets come in all different colours, shape and sizes.  The choice is yours and will depend upon the final look that you are going for.  If you prefer to not see the brackets, then choose thin brackets that are the same colour as the house.  The other option is to choose ornamental brackets that add elegance and character to your planter.  If you choose this option, it is important that the brackets match the decor of the outside of your house.  For example, if you have a wrought iron railing than you could use wrought iron brackets that match the colour and style of the railing. Now comes the fun part  filling your new wood planter!  Start by lining the planter with heavy duty plastic.  The plastic will keep water away from the wood.  Once you have done that, fill the bottom of the planter with a layer of crushed rock.  Then fill the planter with soil, leaving about three inches from the top.  You are now ready to plant some seed or flowers from your local nursery.  Finally, place the wood planter in front of your window, on the brackets that you installed earlier.  Enjoy! 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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://www.foxandassociates.org/Education/user/view.php?id=18&amp;course=1"&gt;how to get a business credit score&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.perthhigh.co.uk/moodle/user/view.php?id=1241&amp;course=1"&gt;houston bad credit new car loan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://cevam.org/cv/user/view.php?id=80&amp;course=1"&gt;uk unsecured debt consolidation loan&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.portugueselanguage.pro.br/moodle/user/view.php?id=355&amp;course=1"&gt;credit repair software free&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/7511789164578288492-1760611030832646219?l=mcritchieveronika.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7511789164578288492/posts/default/1760611030832646219'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7511789164578288492/posts/default/1760611030832646219'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mcritchieveronika.blogspot.com/2008/05/lost-tribes-of-israel.html' title='The Lost Tribes Of Israel'/><author><name>mcritchieveronika</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12250112492031469751</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-7511789164578288492.post-4454592417644220401</id><published>2008-04-29T08:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-29T08:00:55.483-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Sunrise - Sunset</title><content type='html'>By Julia Jones Nature, a wonderful creation of God has the power to inspire people. Have you ever seen the beauty of the sunrise? Have you ever thought what does it imply to the all the living creatures. Nature in all forms does signify something or the other. It is only we, the human who need to understand to what it is indicating. Nature is a source of education as well entertainment. It gives us immense pleasure and joy. Whenever you come across some scenic beauty you cannot stop yourself from giving a sigh of happiness. The beauty of nature overshadows your sorrows and helps you come out of it. Nature plays the role of a magician. Sunrise an ultimate creation of God is something to admire and has inspired many. Sunrise indicates a new beginning, a fresh start. It brings brightness in life and inspires people to start the day with energy and intensity. Now even if you do not take it as an inspiration, view the sight of the sunrise to enjoy its beauty. It is an awe-inspiring and spectacular sight. Often individuals out of laziness or even just like that do not take out time to watch this beautiful scene. People should make an effort to get up early morning to see how the burning ball comes out hidden from somewhere deep inside the earth. Couples should especially not miss this fantastic panorama. As couples you give company to each other and enjoy the view even more. Get up before sunrise and wear warm clothes if you are not the one who gets up early morning, carry hot coffee or tea along to the point where you could sit and take pleasure in the cinematic sunrise. It is something unique and rare that gives you a kind of pleasure with it roots deep inside you. You feel a kind of excitement from within that you never felt before. It is always good to look at such beautiful scenery as it excites as well as inspires you to begin the day afresh with new energy filled within you. Sunset too is a good way to entertain you. Go to a place where you could enjoy the sunset. If it is a sunset beach point the view is breathtaking and even the sunset in the hills is extremely beautiful.  It entertains and also tells you that rest is a must after working the whole day. The beauty of sunset is splendid. You get a quiet and calm feeling during and after sunset. It seems that everything has come to a halt. That stillness is a must to sit back and realize how far you have come in life. Make it a point to go to the sunset/ sunrise point and view the scenery to understand the beauty nature. Find more information visit: Sunrise / Sunset We at Keepcondom.com are providing you the choices you can make, to select your condom brands according to your needs. 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You're an expert on ballgown silhouettes and sweetheart necklines. Now the time has finally arrivedit's wedding dress shopping day! But like the rest of the wedding planning process, shopping for a wedding dress is slightly more complex than shopping for your basic pair of slacks. Know what to expect before you hit the stores!  First, you must decide where you are going to shop; here are the most common options: Independently Owned Full Service Bridal Shops &lt;br /&gt;These stores offer a full range of services for the bride and the wedding party, with designers and prices ranging from moderate to high-end. While off-the-rack is possible, these stores typically special-order wedding gowns for brides and attendants, so you should be prepared to wait a few months for your gown to arrive. You will mostly likely be able to purchase all of your bridal accessories, such as shoes, veils, undergarments and jewelry, and an in-store seamstress will consult with you on custom alterations. Couture Bridal Shops &lt;br /&gt;Couture bridal shops represent a subsection of independently owned full service bridal shops. Offering the same range of services, they carry exclusive designer labels at higher-end prices. These bridal boutiques are usually found in major cities. Department Stores &lt;br /&gt;Department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and JC Penny offer wedding gowns, while others such as Lord &amp; Taylor and Hecht's only offer bridesmaid dresses. These gowns are usually bought off-the-rack; however, your wedding dress may be specially ordered from another store if your size is not in stock. Most of these stores offer in-house alterations. Discount Bridal Outlets &lt;br /&gt;Discount bridal outlets offer a mix of discontinued national brands and privately labeled merchandise at reduced prices. While you will not find the same level of service found at privately owned bridal shops, you may be able to find the designer wedding dress of your dreams at an affordable price. Dresses are bought off-the-rack, so you may take the gown home the day your purchase it. Since these stores typically do not offer on-site alterations, make sure you can find a trusted seamstress. Nationwide Bridal Chain Stores &lt;br /&gt;Bridal chain stores manufacture, import, and sell their own private label wedding gowns. While the style selection is more limited than in other types of stores, the prices are usually lower. Be prepared for a lower level of service and little sales assistance, but the ability to buy off the rack at a reasonable price can be a good option for short engagements. Custom Gown Designers &lt;br /&gt;For a one-of-a-kind wedding gown, you can collaborate with a custom gown designer to specially create a wedding dress just for you. You can find such gown designers in most major cities. Be sure to select a designer whose vision you appreciate and trust. What to expect once you're in the shop:  Make an appointment, and, if possible, try to shop during a weekday. You will receive more attentive service if your sales associate can dedicate his/her time especially for you.  Consider bringing the lingerie that you will wear at the wedding. This will help you determine exactly how the wedding dress will look and feel on the big day.  Bring someone with you whose opinion you respect and trust, but avoid bringing an entire brigade of "experts." Too many opinions will distract you.  Many bridal boutiques will not simply allow you to browse through the selection of wedding dresses; rather they will bring gowns to you one at a time. At these boutiques, a sales associate will sit down with you to discuss your style and will bring you dresses that reflect your vision.  That said, allow them to bring you many styles. While you may have an idea of what you want, you never know what looks best on your body style until you try it.  Most likely, you will not try on dresses in your actual size. Stores typically carry sample sizes (8-10), and the sales associate will pin it to your body.  Don't forget that you will have to be fitted - up to 3 times - before your wedding dress fits perfectly. If the store has an in-house seamstress, ask for an alterations estimate.  Wedding dresses tend to run small, so be prepared to order a size that is larger than you normally wear.  Go with your gut! If you need to be convinced that a wedding dress looks good on you, it's probably not "the one."  If there is a specific feature you want changed, you can usually request it. Keep in mind that any design changes will increase the cost of the wedding gown.  When determining the cost of your wedding dress, remember to factor in the cost for the veil, which can run up to $500 and beyond, and other accessories such as shoes, headpiece etc.  Sleep on it. Most stores have a no return policy, so you need to be sure before making your final decision.  Once you have found "the dress" and made your final decision, you will usually pay a 50% deposit on the dress.  Afterwards - the store will take your measurements to order size - don't be tempted to order one too small in hopes of losing weight.  Remember that the dress usually takes a few months to be made, so make sure you leave enough time for alterations. For a complete guide to creating an elegant and memorable wedding celebration, visit http://www.elegala.com/, your ultimate wedding planning resource. Cori Locklin is editor-in-chief for http://www.elegala.com/ and Elegala Magazine. 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Williams Make Us One:  So, the song pleads in prayer to our One True God.  It's a theme that's been visited throughout my Christian experience and must have been around since the first church split, over a thousand years ago.  Based on my observations as a minister since 1991, unfortunately, most of those praying for Christian unity are truly asking, "Please make those other poor heretical fools agree with me, so we can fellowship together."  This article will reveal, to the surprise of many, despite the silly factions and divisions, the Christian Church is, always has been and always will be...united. Silly Factions:  Some of you are already asking how the Church can be united when you see over 100 Christian denominations in the phone book and none of them talk to one another.  You're right!  The first church split was over the use of communion wafers with leavening in them.  Some, on whether Adam had a belly-button.  Then, there's the predestination debate, the tongues debate, the adornment issue, the long hair issue...seems to be no end to the subjects professing Christians will make enemies over.  I've been told, at various times, by well-meaning Christians, that I'm going to Hell and leading others there because I make it too easy for people to accept Jesus,  because I use the NIV Bible and because I don't make water baptism a condition of salvation.  If you agree with my critics, maybe now would be a good time to stop reading this article.  Of course, then, you wouldn't know how I can look at all this stuff and say that Christianity is united. The reason I can make that claim is because that's what the Bible says, at least, all reliable versions.  It refers to the Church as the body (not bodies) of Christ.  The Bible says we have one body and one Spirit, one hope, one faith, one baptism...one God.  It says we Christians have God within us, have the mind of Christ and participate in the Divine Nature.  How can God be divided?  Factions don't indicate disunity in Christ, instead, they provide opportunity for us to affirm our unity in Him, just as I'm doing, here.  Because of the factions, our unity in Christ is made even more clear.  In fact, the factions confirm the validity of God's Word. Avoid Division:  In the Word, Jesus said there would be weeds mixed in with the wheat by the devil.  He said many would turn away from the faith, betray and hate each other, that the love of most would grow cold.  Paul wrote that there would be false prophets that would say whatever our itching ears wanted to hear.  The Bible gives us a mission to go into the World to reach the lost, but tells us to avoid divisive Christians.  So, when you see factions and divisions among professing Christians, don't follow the temptation to choose a side...choose Christ.  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The type of wedding ceremony music that you choose will be quite different from the wedding reception music. There is also the consideration on the type of wedding you will be having - whether it is a traditional religious ceremony or a less formal occasion, such as a garden wedding or beach wedding. In this article, we are going to be looking at music choices that would fit into a more formal and religious atmosphere. What Type Of Music Is Needed For Each Segment In a traditional ceremony arrangement, low-key instrumental music is usually played and begins about a half hour before the ceremony begins. This is called the Prelude. Most times, if you don't have any real choices in songs, the organist will play the typical wedding selections that other bride's and groom's have used. If you wish to pick your own Prelude songs, a few of the more popular choices are: * Canon in D by Pachelbel &lt;br /&gt;* Air From Water Music by Handel &lt;br /&gt;* Ave Maria by Bach &lt;br /&gt;* Greensleeves by David Chamberlain &lt;br /&gt;* Waltz (from Sleeping Beauty) by Tchaikovsky &lt;br /&gt;* We've Only Just Begun by The Carpenters &lt;br /&gt;* Tonight I Celebrate My Love (For You) by Peabo Bryson &amp; Roberta Flack &lt;br /&gt;* Breathless by Kenny G You will then need to choose what music you would prefer for your Processional (as you walk down the aisle). Some brides will elect to have traditional instrumental music such as Canon in D, Ave Maria, and of course the tune that everyone knows: The Wedding March (Here Comes The Bride). However, more and more of today's brides are chosing tunes from popular song artists. Here is a short list of Processional songs that tend to be favorites: * Power Of Love by Celine Dion &lt;br /&gt;* What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong and Kenny G &lt;br /&gt;* Endless Love by Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross &lt;br /&gt;* Grow Old With Me by Mary Chapin Carpenter &lt;br /&gt;* Look At You Girl by Chris Ledoux &lt;br /&gt;* From This Moment On by Shania Twain &lt;br /&gt;* Because you Loved me by Celine Dion &lt;br /&gt;* Only Time by Enya &lt;br /&gt;* This I Swear by Nick Lachey &lt;br /&gt;* Nadia's Theme by Barry De Vorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr. During the ceremony itself, there will be breaks when you will need to provide solos, hymns or instrumental music, such as when you are signing the register. Some common pieces sung by soloists are: * Wedding (There Is Love) by Stookey &lt;br /&gt;* Ave Maria by Schubert &lt;br /&gt;* Evergreen by Barbra Streisand &lt;br /&gt;* One Hand, One Heart (West Side Story) by Bernstein and Sondheim &lt;br /&gt;* Sunrise, Sunset (Fiddler on the Roof) by Harnick and Bock &lt;br /&gt;* Ode to Joy by Bethoven Finally the ceremony ends and the bride and groom turn to leave to the sounds of the Recessional. Here you will want a vibrant, joyous song or instrumental to play. You may choose from classical music or the more popular pop songs of today. A few examples are: * Wedding March from a Midsummer Night's Dream by Mendelssohn &lt;br /&gt;* Overture from The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart &lt;br /&gt;* Bridal March by Hollins &lt;br /&gt;* Ode to Joy by Beethoven &lt;br /&gt;* Nothings Going To Stop Us Now by Jefferson Starship &lt;br /&gt;* Beautiful Day by U2 &lt;br /&gt;* Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves &lt;br /&gt;* Forever and Ever, Amen by Randy Travis Tips For Planning Your Music Selections Before you select any music, soloists or instrumentalists, you will need to get the answers to certain questions as follows: 1) Speak with your clergy member to find out if the religious venue you are considering provides an organist and/or choir. What other types of musicians are allowed and can he/she recommend anyone? Are other types of musicians allowed such as a harpist, flutist, guitarist, etc.? Can he/she recommend any soloists? 2) You will also need to determine if there are any restrictions on the types of songs and music played during the ceremony. In a very strict, religious church, you may be prohibited from playing any non-religious songs. 3) If the church or synagogue provides an organist or other instrumentalist, what is the fee that is charged for using them? What if you wish to use a friend or a particular organist rather than the one provided, are you allowed to substitute? 4) Determine what type of mood you want for your ceremony. Some couples want a more serious, solemn service, while other couples want a fun-filled, vibrant atmosphere. This will help you in your selection of wedding music, as well as deteriming the best soloist and musicians to hire. 5) If you have any friends or family members that are gifted musicians, you may want to consider asking them to provide the songs and music. It will provide an added personal touch to your ceremony. Be sure to thank them by presenting them with a small gift. In some cases, you may need to hire them just as you would any other professional musician, but it is usually much less expensive to do so. 6) Once you determine what music and songs you will be using, make sure all soloists and musicians have a copy of the music list along with when they are to be sung/played. If any of the songs or music are new to your performers, make sure you provide sheet music and give it to them early so they can prepare. 7) Purchase tapes and CD's of wedding music to listen to. This will help make your choices much easier. As you can see, there are quite a few details to resolve when planning out your wedding ceremony music. The above song suggestions are the ones more traditionally chosen. However, there are alway new popular songs by song artists that can also be wonderful choices for a wedding ceremony. Keep your ears open for them. 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Thats because some sellers have actual title and others only sell their rights to possess a property.  Moreover, deeds of title are different in Panama from the United States or Canada. Lets clear up this confusion.  Panama recognizes three different types of real properties: Titled, Rights of Possession, and Concessions. 1.  TITLED PROPERTY Titled property is similar to fee-simple title in the United States and is the most secure form of real property ownership in Panama.  The Constitution of the Republic of Panama guarantees the right to own private property.  Titled properties measured and properly recorded in Panamas Public Registry office verify ones real property title.  These verifiable, guaranteed rights allow banks to issue mortgage loans for titled properties by registering liens against ones title as collateral. Purchasing titled property is simple by following these procedures: a)  Negotiation:  If you are dealing through a real estate agent, make sure all of the terms and conditions are clear and in writing.  Make sure that the written contract clearly sets forth the payment amounts and dates.  If you are dealing directly with the seller, all terms should be clearly understood before hiring an attorney to prepare the written contract. b)  Promise to Purchase Contract:  Instead of a Purchase &amp; Sale Agreement (common in the United States), the buyer and seller initially sign a Promise to Purchase (the property) Contract.  A small down payment when signing a written Promise to Purchase Contract secures the property while the buyer conducts a title search to verify the sellers ownership.  In the meantime, the purchaser arranges for financing (if not paying fully in cash) and setting up a corporation (if applicable) to hold title.  Register this contract at the Public Registry to prevent the seller from selling the property to another party prior to the Closing. c)  Title Search:   Once you sign the Promise to Purchase Contract, you should hire a competent attorney to conduct an investigation of the sellers title at the Public Registry.  The lawyer will also verify that the property is free and clear of any encumbrances, liens, and other issues affecting transfer of title.  Title Search also includes reviewing the catastral survey map.  In many cases, a professional surveyor will verify the map points on the property to avoid future boundary conflicts.  Finally, have your lawyer verify the main utility debts (water &amp; sewer) with the government agency providing them (IDAAN). d)  Buy-Sell Contract:  Upon conclusion of the Title Search, the parties sign  a formal Buy-Sell Contract (also known as Public Deed of Title Transfer).  The escrow agent pays the sellers final balance and transfers title into the buyers name.  I highly recommend using an established Escrow company to protect both parties. e)   Title Transfer:  This process is known as the Closing in the United States.  Property ownership officially transfers to the buyer when both parties sign the Buy-Sell Contract (Public Deed of Title Transfer) and registers it with the Public Registry.  If title is in a corporations name and the buyer chooses to, the seller merely transfers the corporations sharesto the buyer without transferring title.  In order to facilitate the Closing by assuring the seller will be paid and the buyer will receive full Title; the attorney prepares a Promise To Pay Letter from a local bank.  This letter guarantees full payment to the seller when the Title Transfer registers at the Public Registry. Problem Solved: The Promise To Pay Letter solves a typical Closing problem.  Sellers usually require full payment when they sign the Public Deed of Transfer prior to the actual registration of Title Transfer at the Public Registry.  There have been instances when the seller received full payment, but the Deed was not registered (or the government rejected the deed).  The buyer did not become the new owner because there was no record of the title transfer in the Public Registry.  The Promise To Pay Letter guarantees payment to the seller by a local bank while assuring the buyer that payment is not made until actual transfer of title. 2.  RIGHTS OF POSSESSION This is similar to squatters rights.  This is where government owned property is occupied by a Panamanian (or entity) over time.  Possession rights granted to the squatter through a simple certification document issued by either municipal mayors, sheriffs, or other government agencies such as the Agricultural Reform Department (Reforma Agraria).  There are no property taxes because the possessor does not own the property.  However, any structures built on the property may incur municipal and/or national taxes if they are registered.  Possession rights become titled by purchasing the property from the government.  However, certain coastal areas, national parks, or islands are protected properties where the possessor can apply for an administrative Concession over the land guaranteeing use of it. To acquire possession rights over a property, it is important to follow these steps: 1.  Promise to Purchase Contract:  Pay a small down payment at the signing of the Promise to Purchase Rights of Possession Contract securing the property and providing enough time for the due diligence.  During this time, the buyer coordinates payment arrangements for the closing.  Contracts for the purchase of Rights of Possession cannot be registered at the Public Registry; therefore, a public notary should authenticate them. 2.  Due Diligence: Unlike titled property that is easily verifiable through the Public Registry, the due diligence procedures on Possession Rights property is more complex.  Panama has no central database of Possession Rights properties.  Therefore, buyers of Possession Rights should take extra precaution during the due diligence process.  Generally, the extent of the due diligence investigation that one can realize on Possession Rights property is the following: a.  Verification of Certification of Rights of Possession: The Certification of Possession Rights validly issued from a competent government authority containing the possessors name and correct description of the property in terms of location, size (area), limits, boundaries, and neighbors on all sides. b.  Verification of Survey:  A survey stamped and signed by a professional, licensed, surveyor engineer.  This identifies the possessors name, location and reflects the same information in accordance with the Certification of Possession Rights. c. Inspection: The main elements to verify are: physical occupation, no opposition by third persons, and good faith.  Your surveyor  identifies and marks the points of the property confirming these points with the neighbors to ensure that there are no future&lt;br /&gt;boundary conflicts.  This requires a physical inspection.  In  addition, the property should be marked and fenced, delineating&lt;br /&gt;the boundaries. d.  Permit Verification:  In some cases, if the buyers intentions are to build a certain type of structure or project on the  Possession Rights property (for example, a marina, port, hotel, airstrip, etc.), it is necessary to verify if there are any national or municipal regulations prohibiting those activities in the area. 3.  Buy-Sell Contract: After verification, the seller expects the final balance at the signing of the Buy-Sell Contract.  If you use an escrow agent, payment of the final balance is made once the Possession Rights Certification transfers to the buyers name.  Contracts for the purchase of Rights of Possession cannot be registered at the Public Registry; therefore, a public notary should authenticate them. 4.  Possession Rights Certification Transfer: The possession rights over the property officially transfers to the buyer in the Possession Rights Certification.  This occurs immediately after each party signs the Buy-Sell Contract.  If the possession rights are in a corporations name, the buyer agrees to purchase the corporations shares.  Then there is no transfer of Possession Rights Certification, only a transfer of the corporation shares to the buyer. 3.  CONCESSION PROPERTY Concession property is similar to a land lease arrangement, common in Mexico or Hawaii.  This is where the government grants a Concession to an individual or an entity for a specific purpose, such as a real estate development, hotel, or marina.  Most Concessions in Panama are granted for a maximum of 20-year (renewable) periods.  However, some Concessions are granted for up to 40 years (renewable) in specially designated areas such as the Amador Causeway where there are commercial and condominium developments currently being sold.  Concession Property exists in special coastal or other governmentally protected areas where actual title is prohibited by law.  In many cases, real estate developments on Concession properties offer investors time-share or fractional ownership arrangements, which are very common in Mexico and other resort-type coastal areas around the world.  Unlike Possession Rights property, the government through a specific contractual agreement guarantees Concession property.  Therefore, there is very little risk to the investor.  Title insurance companies generally offer title policies for Concession properties. ACQUIRING TITLE OVER POSSESSION PROPERTIES Titling Process is the official administrative procedure to purchase Rights of Possession property from the Panamanian government.  You are buying the property from the government and registering the Buy-Sell Contract with the Public Registry.  Island properties cannot become Titled according to the Constitution of the Republic of Panama (only mainland can become titled).  However, there are some titled Island properties registered before the Constitutional restrictions existed which can be sold.  All beachfront titled properties require a 22 meter set back due to high tide. TITLE INSURANCE Even though Panamanian laws are setup to protect foreign investors, you should always take precautionary measures to insure your investment.  I recommend Title Insurance for every property transaction.  This is readily available in Panama through major international title insurers, such as LandAmerica Lawyers Title and Stewart Title.  Title policy costs are minimal and the peace of mind is definitely worth the cost. In Conclusion:  Now that you have learned the different types of real property rights in Panama, you can take steps to protect your investments.  Look for titled properties first.  Make sure that you use a competent real estate lawyer to prepare your Promise to Purchase Contract, to conduct a thorough Title Search, and to prepare your Buy-Sell Contract.  Hire a good Escrow company to ensure that all documents registered with the Public Registry before making final payment. If you purchase Rights of Possession, hire a competent real estate lawyer to prepare your Promise to Purchase Rights of Possession Contract, conduct Due Diligence, and to prepare your Buy-Sell Contract.  Hire a professional surveyor to verify all-important facts.  Protect your original documents from loss because they will not be registered. Obtain Concession rights for using government property whenever you can.  Again, hire a knowledgeable real estate lawyer to prepare your contracts. Finally, purchase Title Insurance to protect your investments. With these precautions, you should be able to enjoy full rights of ownership or possession of your new real property purchases. Steven Rich, MBA is the Marketing Manager for Panama Offshore Legal Services whose website is at: http://www.panama-offshore-services.com Steven Rich, MBA is the Marketing Manager for Panama Offshore Legal Services at: http://www.panama-offshore-services.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steven_Rich http://EzineArticles.com/?Buying-Real-Property-in-Panama&amp;id=393336 &lt;a href="http://finnet.itek.norut.no/user/view.php?id=1174&amp;course=1"&gt;is ambien safe during pregnancy&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.enrichedlearning.co.uk/user/view.php?id=151&amp;course=1"&gt;lipitor ambien&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://tentrees.co.uk/Moodle/user/view.php?id=1043&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien non prescription&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://lear.emu.uct.ac.za/moodle/user/view.php?id=1880&amp;course=1"&gt;ambien - sleep walking&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/7511789164578288492-1830505037320827171?l=mcritchieveronika.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7511789164578288492/posts/default/1830505037320827171'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7511789164578288492/posts/default/1830505037320827171'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://mcritchieveronika.blogspot.com/2008/03/buying-real-property-in-panama.html' title='Buying Real Property in Panama'/><author><name>mcritchieveronika</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12250112492031469751</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-7511789164578288492.post-2877912364563833360</id><published>2008-03-29T13:27:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-03-29T13:27:57.492-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Permanent Hair Removal: How Permanent is it?</title><content type='html'>By Chonticha Marijne Some people grow tired of shaving, waxing and plucking, and consider permanent hair removal as a logical course of action. Knowing what's available and how much it costs is a determining factor, as are method and convenience. Does permanent hair removal really work? Will hairs eventually grow back? Inform yourself before making that appointment to ensure complete satisfaction. Permanent hair removal can be accomplished with several different methods, but the most common is electrolysis. This method utilizes a light ray that can travel beneath skin layers, without damaging them, to pinpoint a hair follicle. Permanent hair removal is a misnomer, however. Heat generated in this light ray then damages or destroys the hair follicle, resulting in little or no hair growth for anywhere from three to six months. Eventually, the hair will grow back. Still, this is a viable option for many to facilitate active lifestyles and temperaments. To achieve this state however, several sessions are required, and each treatment is very expensive, averaging around $400 a visit. Most people in the permanent hair removal industry define 'permanent' as being able to go months without having to shave again. Permanent hair removal using laser methods does achieve long-term hair removal but not permanent hair removal. Be advised that permanent hair removal terms and even semi-permanent hair removal terms can apply to periods of time of a few weeks to a few months. Clinical studies published in medical publications and to the FDA show that very few people achieve lasting, i.e. permanent results with permanent hair removal techniques. Other common methods of addressing permanent hair removal are laser, flash lamp, medications and topical ointments. Laser and flash lamp methods of permanent hair removal tend to work better on darker hair than lighter shades. Methods that work to lesser degrees are the use of oral prescription mediations, which obviously require constant use, and prescription strength topical ointments and preparations. These also require ongoing use to achieve results in permanent hair removal. Other methods of permanent hair removal with less satisfactory results are the use of electric tweezers, dietary supplements and non-prescription medications. Permanent hair removal is less likely with the use of tweezing, while half of people who tried a topical ointment achieved some degree of permanent hair removal, or at least to the degree that shaving was not required for at least a few weeks. Some studies have shown that many people are unable to achieve permanent hair removal for various reasons, whether genetic or otherwise. Knowing what a product claims to do and what it actually achieves are two different things, and it's up to the consumer interested in permanent hair removal methods to search for the one that suits their goals best. Many of these permanent hair removal methods are cost prohibitive for many consumers and they must resort to less effective measures. 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Aromatherapy is the amalgamation of two words "aroma" and "therapy" that mean "fragrance" and "healing" respectively. Essential oils, extracted from plants and its parts form the crux of aromatherapy. These oils stimulate the brain, effect our body, hereby improving our mood, relaxing and rejuvenating us. Extracted in various ways, they are highly concentrated and should not be used directly onto the body. They should be blended with carrier oils such as olive oil, sweet almond oil, etc, for best results. If you are new, then explore this world of fragrance at home with a handful of inexpensive oils. To avoid allergic reactions to essential oils, perform a skin test before you indulge yourself. Take a drop of the oil on a cotton swab. Apply it to the inside of your wrist or inner elbow. Cover the area with a bandage and avoid washing for 24 hours. If there is no itching or redness, oil is safe for external use. 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This parable is commonly known as the Parable of the Sower. The focus was on the soils, so the focus of this article will be. The purpose of reading and studying the word of God must result in the transformation of the reader.  If the reader, student or disciple simply reads and gets a clear understanding and does not apply the word to their life, what good is it? What kind of soil is your heart? What has the word of God changed in you lately? Jesus explained the different kind of soils and what the results of each soil type is. Now let's look at our heart and compare the results to see what kind of soil represents your heart. I will do an inventory of mine and you do and inventory of yours! The first soil is The Way side Soil: Matthew 13 :19 "When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understands it not, then comes the wicked one, and snatches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side". The second was Stony Ground: Verse 20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended." The third is Thorny Ground: Verse 22 "He also that received seed among the thorns is he that hears the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. " And finally the Good Ground: Verse 23 "But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the word, and understands it; which also bears fruit, and brings forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." Here is a list of some possible things we need to change: From: * Jealousy to Joy for successes of others. &lt;br /&gt;* Approval seeking of people to total dependence upon God. &lt;br /&gt;* Lust to love &lt;br /&gt;* Resentment to accepting responsibility for our lives and souls. &lt;br /&gt;* Gossip to spreading the Gospel &lt;br /&gt;* Fearfulness to Confidence and Trust in God &lt;br /&gt;* Lying to speaking the Truth in love Just to name a few. When Jesus spoke the parable He gave a clear view of what He expects from us. If you are having difficulty in allowing the word to change you, - ask the Lord to remove whatever it is from you. Ask specifically for the Lord to remove all resentment. Of course, you cannot ask for the removal of resentment that you do not admit that you have.  God already knows you have it.  So just lay it out before Him. He will create in you a clean heart. Try the Lord. In conclusion I appeal to that deep part of you that knows you need to change, to let God make the changes that you release to Him.  He will, and He is waiting for us to call on Him. We are His daughters through adoption obtained through the blood of Jesus Christ. Let the word of God make a change in you! When others see your good works they will glorify God. And when people ask how did this change happen in you, you will be able to share the transforming relationship you have with God, and invite them to do the same. God Bless, &lt;br /&gt;Glenda Thomas, A vessel for good Glenda is married to a minister and Director of Diversity Relations of Rochester College (J C Thomas, Jr.). They have been married for 30+ years. Glenda edits the Sister 2 Sister Newsletter. 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Baker John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. W.E. Vines Bible Dictionary says this   "truth," is used (a) objectively, signifying "the reality lying at the basis of an appearance; the manifested, veritable essence of a matter" - "the truth of God" is indicative of His faithfulness in the fulfillment of His promises as exhibited in Christ; the word has an absolute force in John 14:6; 17:17; 18:37, 38; in Eph. 4:21,   "truth," not merely verbal, but sincerity and integrity of character. Have you ever stopped to consider that without absolute truth we could have not have absolute confidence? You might be saying what do you mean. I mean that if we could not have absolute assurance in something, then we could have not have confident expectation of that which we are wanting to see come to pass. That is what assurance is, isn't it, confidence that what we believe is the truth, and the truth is absolute and unchangeable. It is something that you can put your full and complete trust in. Knowing something to be truth gives you the ability to put your complete trust and reliance in it. Have you ever known somebody that was not truthful, who would say what ever was convenient? They say they will do something at a certain time, but very rarely would show up to do what they said they would do. Im not talking about circumstances prevented them from doing what they said they would do, Im talking about this is a habit with them. You know you can have no confidence that they will do what they said they would do. As a matter of fact, you might have more confidence that they will not do what they said they will do. We live in a world that is very much like this. You see and hear this kind of thing all the time, and many have lost their ability to believe or have confidence in any thing because they have been lied to so many times. I want to tell you, God is not like that. What He said is true 100 percent of the time, not just occasionally or when it is convenient but always. John 14:6  Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth, which comes from God the Father. John 15:26  "But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. We can have complete trust and complete confidence in Him. I heard a story about this Christian who lied to another Christian because they felt like they could not handle the truth. God is never like that. He will never lie. Lying never helps us or protects us. Just the opposite is true. It is the truth, and knowing the truth is what will make us free. You will never catch the Lord telling you a little white lie trying to spare your feeling. He will only speak the truth. Arent you glad? We can have absolute confidence that what He said will come to pass. This is the basis of our faith, this is how we know, and have full assurance. This is the beginning of being free. You first have to know the truth, and in knowing the truth, you shall be made free. Glory. If we have no confidence in what truth really is, how are we ever going to know and have assurance and have a basis for our faith. The answer to that is, we cannot. God is faithful to always honor His Word, and He wants us to be able to have complete trust in Him. The writer of Hebrews said He who comes to God must believe that He is, and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Heb:11:6.) John 8:32  "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.'' God is truth. Nothing that is outside of the truth can make us free, ever!!  Truth is truth, and there is no in between. There is no such thing as a little white lie. It is either the truth or not. Coming to an understanding of this will greatly help us to receive guidance and correction. Truth is what puts us on the right path and leads us away from destruction, if we will not receive it, how can God help us? We live in a society that doesnt want to receive any kind of correction at all. We are often more afraid of hurting someones feelings, than we are in seeing them set free. &lt;br /&gt;We dont have to be blunt and deliberately go out of our way to say things unflattering or derogatory, Im certainly not talking about that, but we dont have to lie either. Because of this attitude, many people can never come an understanding of the truth. It is contradictory to what they have chosen to believe. They wont accept that Gods Word is true, they choose to believe the circumstances instead. Many will believe their circumstances as the truth when it is contradictory to Gods Word and will say, see there, Gods Word doesnt work. The truth is it didnt work for them because they chose to believe a lie instead of the truth. I realize this sounds hard, but if we truly want to grow up then we have to understand this is the way God is. He is truth and can not lie. Numbers 23:19  "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Jesus is the manifested Word of God, full of grace and truth.  We can always trust Him.&lt;br /&gt;We ourselves have to walk this way if we want to be able to have confidence and assurance in, and believe that what God says is true, and will come to pass.  You might say well what does that have to do with it, I thought we only had to have confidence in God and His Word. We do, but let me ask you this. If you are prone to speaking little white lies, then you know your words are not going to come to pass, how then are you ever going to have confidence that Gods words will come to pass?  It erodes your faith and confidence in God and His word, when you wont speak the truth. You can't have confidence or assurance in God or His Word when you are constantly speaking lies. People who are like this are double minded and are in a constant state of confusion and never really come to an understanding of the truth. Our society wants to say there are no absolutes, do what you want, say what you want, but this is totally opposite of what Gods Word has to say. Jesus taught His disciples about believing their own words. He gave them and all who will listen, a lesson in believing and seeing the promises of God fulfilled. Lets read Mark 11:12  Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. &lt;br /&gt;13.  And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. And when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. &lt;br /&gt;14.  In response Jesus said to it, "Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.'' And His disciples heard it.&lt;br /&gt;20.  Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. &lt;br /&gt;21.  And Peter, remembering, said to Him, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree which You cursed has withered away.'' &lt;br /&gt;22.  So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. &lt;br /&gt;23.  "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, `Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will come to pass, he will have whatever he says. &lt;br /&gt;24.  "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.&lt;br /&gt;25.  "And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. Jesus response to Peters statement in vs. 21 was to make another statement. Have faith in God. Lets pay attention to this. We are about to get a lesson from the Master on how to do that very thing. Christians are always saying I wish I had greater faith, but Jesus is showing us right here how we must obtain it. We have a tendency to ignore His instructions and just keep on praying God give me greater faith. If we wont believe what He said, and act on it, how will we ever get the kind of faith we are praying for? The truth is we can't. We can only get this kind of faith by doing what He said. We know that what He said is true, and therefor we can act on it with assurance. Jesus said an incredible thing in vs. 23. He said if we say something, and have no doubt in our heart, but believe what we say will come to pass, then we will have whatever we say. &lt;br /&gt;My question is this, did Jesus really mean if we believed that what we said would come to pass then we would have what we said? Is it possible He misspoke?  No, He never misspoke. He is truth, what He said is the unshakable Word of God. We can believe Him. Jesus said if we believe what we say will come to pass, then we will have what we say. This is not mans teaching, Jesus said it. He is truth, what He said is truth, we have to get this settled if we ever want to gain a level of confidence and see our faith develop. If we want to walk in the miraculous then we have to do what the Word of God says. These are the instructions we have to follow. We have to believe what we say, or what we say will not come to pass. Can we believe what we say, when half the time what we say is a lie. The answer is no. It wont happen.&lt;br /&gt;These are the instructions given by Jesus the master teacher in having faith in God. &lt;br /&gt;They will work if we will but apply them!  We as Christians should always speak the truth, we can start to develop confidence that the words we speak are going to come to pass by speaking the truth always. We have to make the choice and choose to believe that Gods Word is true and He is faithful to fulfill His promises. If we will dare to believe, and have confidence that what we say will come to pass we can see the miraculous. I have proven this to be true in my own life, and challenge all to do the same. Do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior?  Do you want to be a joint heir with Christ?&lt;br /&gt;If so, I urge you to earnestly pray the following prayer. Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus. Your word says, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.   (Jn.6:37), So I know You wont cast me out, but You take me in, And I thank you for it.  You said in your Word,   "whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.''     (Ro. 10:13). I am calling on Your name,  So I know You have saved me now, You also said, that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes to righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.     (Ro.10:9,10). I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification. And I confess Him now as my Lord, Because Your Word says,  with the heart one believes to righteousness and I do believe with my heart, I have now become the righteousness of God in Christ. (2 Cor. 5:21), And I am saved!            Thank You, Lord!&lt;br /&gt;I can now truthfully say,  I see myself as a born again child of God!&lt;br /&gt;Glory to God!!!!          Amen. I was raised Catholic, and was born again at the age of 17. I received God's call into ministry at the age of 19 and began to prepare for ministry. I graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in 1979.  The Lord has called me to teach.  My desire is to help all that are seeking to come into a deeper understanding of what God has done for us through Christ Jesus and I have started a web site for this purpose called The Olive Branch;  Please visit us for more free studies and resources to help you on your journey. 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Yet somehow it has leaked into the "popular wisdom" of the coaching world that the way to get new clients is to offer a free complimentary consultation. I do not know where or how this got started, and I really don't care. What I do care about is that the people that I mentor and coach do not offer one! Here's why: The idea behind the free complimentary session is that if someone gets a little bit of your services they are going to want more. While it does make a certain amount of sense, it does not work in the real world. The reason this popular idea does not work is it communicates two things: 1. You communicate that you are willing to give away your services for free. When you do this in a first meeting, you communicate that the rest of your services are free or that your fees are negotiable. 2. You communicate that someone can get all they need in a one time session. While that is not your intention, it is what is communicated. I've heard it a thousand times from those I coach and mentor - very few people that do the complimentary session end up as clients. What to do instead Guess what? We already do an initial consultation. It's usually called a phone chat. In my in person or on the phone coaching, the first contact is most often by phone. The client and I chat for awhile, they tell me what is going on, I tell them what I think we can do together, and we then almost always set the first appointment. And it would NEVER, EVER occur to me to call it a free initial consult. Neither should you. Get the very best in private practice coaching and mentoring at http://www.BuildingYourIdealPractice.com with private practice mentor-coach Jeff Herring. 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The most important is that you can never know it all. Even a novice can show an old timer a trick or two. Over the years I've seen hundreds of anglers come to the areas I fish full of enthusiasm and determination and they end up leaving frustrated and confused. With just a little advice this could have made for a better experience and more than likely created another fishing addict like myself. It may take some time to turn you into that pro, but the enjoyment of the sport would be more easily realised. When starting out the very first thing you want is just basic information on where and when to fish. Sounds easy and generally just ask other anglers, lodge owners, bait store owners, heck just ask. Now for the fishing equipment, the rod and reel. Sounds simple enough, but maybe not. As in most other sports, cheap or poor equipment will result in poor results. As an example I met a fellow from southern Ontario (Toronto) while fishing here at home for Northern pike and asked him how the fishing was. His remark was that he was going to rent a boat and give it a try. So I asked him if he would like to go out with me that evening and he accepted. I met him at the dock and told him to load his gear in the boat and offered him a life jacket and away we went. I did not notice what he had loaded at first except he had a nice big new tackle box, as we moved away I asked where is your rod and reel. He went on to open his new tackle box and proceeded to pull out one of those pocket fisherman rigs. Of course I had a hard time from not laughing out loud, but went on to offer him one of my other rigs already in the boat. Once we hit the area I intended to troll he went on to politely say he wanted to use his own rod but asked what one of his lures he should use for northern pike. He had one large red and white spoon and I told him to use that and made sure he let out enough line for what we were doing. I believe I was praying for him to get the first strike and sure enough he did after about 15 minutes or so and the fun began. Now this pike he had on was I guessed about 15 pounds, not that big but the struggle with that little, short toy he had was hilarious to watch. I did not believe he would get the fish to the boat but he did although to fast, I had the net and told him to slow down, he did not hear me as I leaned over to net the fish he had it reeled up to about 2 feet from the tip of that little rod, all that pike did was lean on the line and he was gone. I must add here that he also had no leader on that rig. After that he was so excited and of course wanted to keep fishing, but asked if he could use one of my other rods which was fine because I wanted to see him really hook and land a nice fish. To shorten this story he did land 2 more northerns and a small walleye. Oh yes I did catch a fish, one walleye and one pike, but we had a new fishing addict here. The next day he went into town to the Canadian Tire store and got properly equipped. I imagine that young man from southern Ontario had some great tall tales to tell when he got home. I wonder how big that one that got away is Now! A light action graphite spinning rod and reel will handle most fish you will want to catch, plus it is light enough for the beginner to feel even the light hit of those walleye. So just get out there relax, take your time. Bring some coffee or lunch or even better catch your lunch and cook on one of the many small islands all over these northern lakes. Mostly just enjoy it all the fresh air, wildlife and scenery. Enjoy it all while your watching that loon, deer or even a moose feeding, a big walleye might just swim up and inhale your bait sending that twitch up your line through your rod to your fingers. Set the hook and there's lunch! Well that's enough from me time for supper and a 5 minute stroll down to the river and make a few casts and see what happens. Jack Phillips has been an avid Canadian angler for over 50 years. Fishing Canada provides solid advice for walleye, pike, muskie, a variety of trout, arctic char bass and more. Ideas on when and where to go on your next trip to Canada. Ice fishing tips. Delicious fish recipes also! 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Those that plan diets do not take into consideration how their thyroids and metabolism may affect their weight loss program. Most experts and even the media pitch in and recommend that the best way to lose weight is cut calories. Those with a condition called hyperthyroidism suffer from an overactive thyroid leading to one having his or her metabolism skyrocket. If this is the case, then you will probably lose weight fast. This is a nice proposition for some who wish to lose weight. However, this is actually hazardous to the health. Aside from the medical difficulties such a disease brings, one will also notice weight problems as a result. These people have trouble keeping on weight and may notice weakness and bulging of the eyes. This disease may need special treatment from doctors. &lt;br /&gt;Hypothyroidism on the other hand works in the other direction --- slowing metabolism until the body gains weight at an incredible rate. Like hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism causes a general weakness in the body. It too may need special treatment and may cause serious health problems if left unattended. While cutting calories in itself can be very hard for most people ?imagine, the people involved in life and death struggles at the supermarket regarding whether to buy that extra box of sweets, some have exactly the opposite problem. Instead of eating too much calories, which is a problem in itself, they eat too little calories instead. The problem with some is that they believe that since the experts say that they have to cut calories, cutting calories to an inordinate amount will reap greater results. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. While cutting calories helps diets, consuming too little calories pushed the body into a hoard mode, the body's metabolism slow to adapt to the lesser amount of available energy. If your body enters this mode, your body will work at such slow metabolism that losing weight becomes impossible.  The technique here should be to reduce calories without the body slowing its metabolism. Only then can losing weight become easier. Another problem that can arise from decreased metabolism is that when your metabolism slows due to a drastic reduction in metabolism, and then you suddenly eat a good, hearty, calorie-filled meal, you are bound to gain more weight owing to the increased surplus of energy. This is why an imbalanced meal is highly discouraged among those that seek to lose weight. The sudden loss and increase of calories will cause an imbalance in one's energy consumption directly affecting fat deposit. Here is a simple computation to help you get to the right amount of calories you will need per day so that you get your nutrients in the right balance. First of all, multiply your weight in kilograms by 30. If you only know your weight in pounds, divide it by 2.2 to get to its English equivalent. We divide this number by 30 because that is the number of calories you need to maintain your weight per pound of weight. For example if your weight in pounds is 150, divide it by 2.2. That will give you a figure of 68.18. This is your weight in kilograms. Multiply this by 30 and you will arrive at the amount of calories you will need per day to maintain 150 lbs. You may consult a nutritionist to help you come lose weight. In the end it all comes down to math. If you consume more that your body needs, it stores it as fat. Now is probably a good time to start studying the back of those grocery cartons. Try to keep your diet at a 40% protein, 25% fat, and 35% carbohydrate meals at 300 calories per meal. Spread out these meals in a day for optimum results. While it may be simple computation to get at numbers, do not forget the earlier mentioned fact that the body adapts to its condition. Expose it to extreme ones and you may find yourself getting results you never wanted. Consult a nutritionist for more advice. Find our more resources on weight loss and diet at iLookBetter.com (http://www.ilookbetter.com). 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Neddermeyer, PhD The Journal of the American Medical Association Vol. 284 July 26, 2000, published an article documenting the tragedy of Traditional Western Medicine (TWM) paradigm. The author, Dr. Barbara Starfield of Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health describes how the U.S. health care system may contribute to poor health. Doctors, she stated, are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., causing 250,000 deaths every year. This information is a follow-up to the Institute of Medicine report December, 1999, but the data was hard to reference as it was not in peer-reviewed journal. Now it is published in JAMA which is the most widely circulated medical periodical in the world. DEATHS PER YEAR: &lt;br /&gt;1. 12,000 -----unnecessary surgery 8 &lt;br /&gt;2. 7,000 -----medication errors in hospitals 9  &lt;br /&gt;3. 20,000 ----other errors in hospitals 10  &lt;br /&gt;4. 80,000 ----infections in hospitals 10  &lt;br /&gt;5. 106,000 ---non-error, negative effects of drugs 2 250,000 deaths per year from iatrogenic--death induced in a patient by a physician's activity, manner, or therapy, especially of a complication of treatment causes--is outrageous!! Yet, the majority of people continue to trust the medical profession to 'cure' them, inspite of all the evidence to the contrary. Dr. Starfield cites these warnings in interpreting the numbers:  most of the data are derived from studies of hospitalized patients.  these estimates are for deaths only and do not include negative effects that are associated with subsequent disability, discomfort or no relief from the presenting issue.  the estimates of death due to error are lower than those in the IOM report. 1 If the higher estimates are cited, the deaths due to iatrogenic causes would range from 230,000 to 284,000. In any case, 225,000 deaths per year, constitutes the third leading cause of death in the United States, after deaths from heart disease and cancer. Even if these figures are overestimated, there is a wide margin between these numbers of deaths and the next leading cause of death (cerebrovascular disease). Another analysis concluded that between 4% and 18% of consecutive patients experience negative effects in outpatient settings, with:  116 million extra physician visits &lt;br /&gt; 77 million extra prescriptions &lt;br /&gt; 17 million emergency department visits  &lt;br /&gt; 8 million hospitalizations  &lt;br /&gt; 3 million long-term admissions  &lt;br /&gt; 199,000 additional deaths  &lt;br /&gt; $77 billion in extra costs The high cost of health care system is considered at a deficit, but is tolerated under the propagandized belief that better health results from more expensive care. However, evidence from a few studies indicates that as high as 20% to 30% of patients receive inappropriate and/or inadequate care. An estimated 44,000 to 98,000 among them die each year as a result of medical errors. 2 The high cost of the health care might be tolerated if it resulted in better health, but does it? Of 13 countries in a recent comparison,3,4 the United States ranks an average of 12th (second from the bottom) for 16 available health indicators. The ranking of the U.S. on several indicators was:  13th (last) for low-birth-weight percentages &lt;br /&gt; 13th for neonatal mortality and infant mortality overall 14 &lt;br /&gt; 11th for post neonatal mortality  &lt;br /&gt; 13th for years of potential life lost (excluding external causes) &lt;br /&gt; 11th for life expectancy at 1 year for females, 12th for males  &lt;br /&gt; 10th for life expectancy at 15 years for females, 12th for males  &lt;br /&gt; 10th for life expectancy at 40 years for females, 9th for males  &lt;br /&gt; 7th for life expectancy at 65 years for females, 7th for males  &lt;br /&gt; 3rd for life expectancy at 80 years for females, 3rd for males &lt;br /&gt; 10th for age-adjusted mortality The poor performance of the U.S. was recently confirmed by a World Health Organization study, which used different data and ranked the United States as 15th among 25 industrialized countries. There is a perception that the Americans "behave badly" by smoking, drinking, and perpetrating violence, therefore their bad behavior is the cause of a poor health ranking. However, the data does not support this assertion. The proportion of females who smoke ranges from 14% in Japan to 41% in Denmark; in the United States, it is 24% (fifth best). For males, the range is from 26% in Sweden to 61% in Japan; it is 28% in the United States (third best). The U.S. ranks fifth best for alcoholic beverage consumption. &lt;br /&gt;The U.S. has relatively low consumption of animal fats (fifth lowest in men aged 55-64 years in 20 industrialized countries) and the third lowest mean cholesterol concentrations among men aged 50 to 70 years among 13 industrialized countries. These estimates of death due to error are lower than those in a recent Institutes of Medicine report, and if the higher estimates are used, the deaths due to iatrogenic causes would range from 230,000 to 284,000. Even at the lower estimate of 225,000 deaths per year, this constitutes the third leading cause of death in the U.S., following heart disease and cancer. Lack of technology is certainly not a contributing factor to the U.S.'s low ranking.  Among 29 countries, the United States is second only to Japan in the availability of magnetic resonance imaging units and computed tomography scanners per million population. 17  Japan ranks highest on health, whereas the U.S. ranks among the lowest.  It is possible that the high use of technology in Japan is limited to diagnostic technology not matched by high rates of treatment, whereas in the U.S., high use of diagnostic technology may be linked to more treatment.  Supporting this possibility are data showing that the number of employees per bed (full-time equivalents) in the United States is highest among the countries ranked, whereas they are very low in Japan, far lower than can be accounted for by the common practice of having family members rather than hospital staff provide the amenities of hospital care. The JAMA article is a momentous occasion, because the AMA seldom acknowledges any mistakes or failures in publications widely dispersed. It is noteworthy, however, the most widely used wire service in the world, Reuter's, did not pick up the article. The JAMA is the largest and one of the most respected medical journals in the entire world. The JAMA article makes it clear that doctors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. killing nearly a quarter million people a year. The only more common causes are cancer and heart disease. This statistic is likely to be seriously underestimated as much of the coding only describes the cause of organ failure and does not address iatrogenic causes at all.&lt;br /&gt;Japan has benefited from recognizing that technology is wonderful, but just because a diagnoses is made, one is not obligated to cut it out or bomb it with chemicals. Their health statistics reflect this aspect of their philosophythe mental causes for physical illness and the metaphysical way to overcome theas much of their treatment is not treatment at all, but loving care rendered in the home. 20 Emotional and spiritual sustenance and healing, not treatment, is the answer. Drugs, surgery and hospitals are rarely the answer to chronic health problems. Facilitating the God-given healing capacity that all of us have is the key.  Improving the diet, exercise, and lifestyle are basic. Effective interventions for the underlying emotional and spiritual wounding behind most chronic illness are clues to maximizing health and eliminating disease. Related Articles: Author Affiliation: Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, Baltimore, Md. Corresponding Author and Reprints: Barbara Starfield, MD, MPH, Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, 624 N Broadway, Room 452, Baltimore, MD 21205-1996 (e-mail: bstarfie@jhsph.edu). REFERENCES: 1. Schuster M, McGlynn E, Brook R. How good is the quality of health care in the United States? Milbank Q. 1998;76:517-563. 2. Kohn L, ed, Corrigan J, ed, Donaldson M, ed. To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System. Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 1999. 3. Starfield B. Primary Care: Balancing Health Needs, Services, and Technology. New York, NY: Oxford University Press; 1998 4. World Health Report 2000. 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Whereas, if you eat when you are hungry then your metabolism will operate more efficiently as your body learns that it is easily able to replenish spent energy reserves. As a result you will feel more energetic and able to carry out those physical activities that burn up calories and result in actual weight loss. 2) The food that you eat does not only supply you with energy but with those vitamins and minerals required to keep your body in a healthy condition. Reducing the amount you eat and or changing your diet (what you eat) will have an impact on the level of vitamins and minerals you are taking in, which may mean that you may need to supplement your diet with an additional source of these essential items. 3) To lose weight you need to use up more energy than you take in. 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So much so that there is always a generous amount of single men and single women who don't have the time to meet new people. So the logical choice for them to meet other single men and women is naturally, the office. When single people spend at least 40 hours, in some professions 50 hours and more, with like minded people of similar backgrounds and interests, relationships are a tempting side effect. Although it's a logical choice to look within the office for romance, there are definitely good and bad aspects to the office dating scene. The good in office dating There are several advantages to office dating one of which is obvious -- the time you have to check out the available singles is during your work hours so no longer do the constraints of office hours apply. Also the awkwardness of first introductions is usually eliminated as initial conversations are done within the pretense of a work environment once again relieving the stress of having to make such a critical first impression since the impression would be based on some sort of work objective as opposed to strictly a personal objective like you would have in the normal dating process. A second advantage is knowing the person before you date them, at least to some degree. The truth is you may interact with a potential date several times on a business level and get to know something about their personality and themselves without being on the spot as you would in a normal social setting. This helps avoid the common pitfall of most early relationships -- incompatibility. A final advantage, is the ability to quickly build a relationship as the time you see each other is significantly more than people who would meet outside the work place? The bad in office dating As with any dating scenario there is defiantly a bad side to office romance. For example just as being in constant contact with each other due to sharing an office can be an advantage it can also be a huge disadvantage. This amount of time spent together can cause a relationship to fall apart just as quickly as it developed, why? We all need alone time and seeing each other five days a week for eight hours or more and then spending time together on the weekends makes for precious little alone time. Another disadvantage to the office romance is when a person must exercise their professional responsibilities which might include having to discipline or even fire the person they are dating . Although this might seem like a remote idea when you being the relationship, I don't think you would be very comfortable having to tell your boyfriend or girlfriend, "your fired". Another example of this might be a need for one of the participants to go out of their way to show the rest of the office they are not playing favorites maybe even to the point of not promoting the person even though they might be the most deserving. A final disadvantage to office dating could be jealousy especially if the relationship is "under cover". If you see your officemates flirting with your date the natural reaction would be negative and why would being in a office environment generate any other reaction than a natural one? With that reaction might come a unnecessary reaction including punishing someone for something that is not work related at all. Before you entertain the thought of dating the cute secretary on the fourth floor or the hot hunk VP you saw during the last office meeting, entertain the consequences of dating that person, balance the pros and cons and if you decide to move foreward keep an eye out for all of the things that can go wrong and have an understanding of how you might handle any of those situations. Remember you are dating a professional single so to keep your job keep the professional in front of the single. John Jones writes dating articles from a professional single standpoint. 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In 1976, a group of teenagers ran 1.2 miles as fast as they could. Twenty-five years later, the faster runners had far lower blood pressures than the slower runners. The data was corrected for body fat, so weight gain would not explain the higher blood pressures in the slower runners. High blood pressure increases risk for death from heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage, and diabetes. The ability to run long distances fast depends on training, so the faster teenagers were in better shape than the slower runners, and fit teenagers are far more likely than out-of-shape teenagers to exercise in later life. If you exercise regularly when you are young, you will be more likely to continue exercising regularly when you are older which can prolong your life. There are many other reasons to encourage your child to be active in sports. For example, college admissions officers look for students who excel in a specific skill or activity. 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You will get to be the person that everyone else envies saying, &amp;#8220;Why is it so easy for him/her to look so great?&amp;#8221; Would it be worth it to accept these three new actions into your life and make them habits, if they will guarantee effortless weight loss that you don&amp;#8217;t even have to think about? How about if those actions also provide outstanding health? I must warn you that there will be a level of discomfort in making these actions into habits, only because you are in the habit of not doing them. Normally, people mislabel this as hard, when in reality, it just feels different because it is new. But feeling different is a good thing. That means you are changing and opening the doors to your new life. Are you ready to find out what those actions are? They are not earth shattering, but you can not get around them and until you accept them and turn them into habits, you will end up fighting natural laws and struggling the rest of your life. 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It might be referred to as "physical activity", but that's just a codeword.  They mean exercise. Actually, many people have tried exercise and given up on it because it just didn't seem to work for one reason or another.  Here are some explanations of why someone might think that exercise ISN'T working, when it IS! THE BEGINNING OF THE EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Exercise is activity, movement you might say.  People have been moving all their lives, so they know how to do it, right?  Well, if you are just talking about "getting some exercise", you might be right.  However, if you are talking about exercise for the purpose of losing weight, things change a little. At the beginning of a weight loss program, the person has probably been sedentary for some time and has experienced an overall deterioration in the body's ability to deal with, or react favorably to, physical activity.  At this point, almost any activity above the normal level becomes "exercise" for this individual.  Over time, the body will adjust to the new level of activity and assume a new homeostasis, or overall balance of physical ability, fat, muscle, body weight, and metabolism.  It then becomes time to adjust the activity upwards in order to arrive at a new balance.  Once an acceptable balance, usually a target weight, has been arrived at, the individual can change from a weight loss program to a weight maintenance program. Unfortunately, people tend to be a little ignorant on the subject of exercise and sabotage themselves at the start of their weight loss program through several different mechanisms.  Beginners usually: &lt;br /&gt;Try to do too much&lt;br /&gt;Don't do enough&lt;br /&gt;Don't increase the level&lt;br /&gt;Do the wrong exercises&lt;br /&gt;Have unrealistic expectations&lt;br /&gt;Don't understand what exercise is going to do&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some of these items cross lines, so it is difficult to talk about one without talking about another one or two.  For example, if someone has unrealistic expectations, they may try to do too much or too little.  If they do not understand what exercise is going to do, they may choose the wrong exercises.  Most of these problems are directly related to ignorance about exercise.  This is why, if you are interested in using exercise as part of a weight loss program, you either do a little studying on the subject, or get yourself a good personal trainer. Let's briefly talk about the situations above. TOO MUCH EXERCISE This can cause you to fail in many ways.  You can strain muscles, make yourself feel sick, or even injure yourself.  After a day or two of too much exercise, your body and your brain will be screaming at you to "knock it off!"  To be effective for weight loss, exercise should become a regular activity and if you are dreading the next workout, you will eventually find ways to avoid it altogether.  You need to start small and build yourself up.  This can create a problem also. TOO LITTLE EXERCISE As I mentioned above, for the sedentary individual, almost any activity will be classified as "enough exercise" at first.  However, the body soon adapts to this small unit of activity and settles in at a new level, usually without really exhibiting much in the way of weight lost. INCREASE THE LEVEL OF EXERCISE Once the body has achieved its new level of "fitness" relative to the starting point, it becomes necessary to increase the intensity or duration of the exercise, or both.  The person who starts out trying to run a marathon will fail.  The person who starts out walking to the mailbox must eventually start walking past the mailbox and down the street, or they too will fail. THE WRONG EXERCISES Exercises can be divided roughly into three groups.  In my high school days (don't ask how long ago) we would talk about strength, endurance, and flexibility.  These days you hear things like resistance training, cardiovascular training...and flexibility.  As pointed out, at the beginning, almost any movement will qualify for pretty near all three types.  As you progress, you will have to separate out each and, for the purpose of overall health, give each its due.  However, for weight loss, cardiovascular activities will probably give most people the most weight loss bang for their buck.  Be aware that strength training will also benefit weight loss in the long run due to the formation of muscle tissue which can aid in burning calories. UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS Exercise works, but it generally works from the inside out.  While someone who is overweight may experience an initial weight loss, most of what is happening is going to take time.  If you want to look in the mirror in a couple of days or step on the scale and see obvious evidence of weight loss, you are bound to be disappointed.  You will have to accept the fact that even the most perfectly designed and executed exercise program is probably going to take weeks or even months to produce inspiring results.  At the start, you may just have to keep going on faith.  However, EXERCISE DOES WORK! EXERCISE'S LITTLE SURPRISE This actually happened to my wife.  She was trying to lose weight and began exercising.  A few days later, I could tell that she was experiencing benefits.  She was more active, perkier, her complexion was glowing, she was walking around the house singing more than usual, and she looked "tighter" to me.  One night we were talking, and she was going on and on in an excited way about how much looser her clothes were getting.  In fact, they were getting so baggy; she was saying that she would have to go shopping for more.  She was in a great mood when I left the room.  A few seconds later, I heard her exclaim, "Oh no!"  I stepped back into the room and she was crying. She had stepped on the scale and her weight had GONE UP since the last time she had weighed herself. Even though I had explained to her what was going to happen, like most people who have tried and tried to lose weight, her immediate reaction was that her exercise program "wasn't working."  She felt like another promise had failed her. We will leave aside the fact that everybody's weight fluctuates from day to day and from hour to hour.  If you are checking your weight daily, you are setting yourself up for failure.  If you MUST weigh yourself, do it once a month or even once every two months.  If you have been eating properly during that time and doing your exercise, increasing it as you achieve each new level of ability, you will have lost at least a few pounds. What got her, and a lot of other people, is a simple physiological process which was, in a few days, going to work in her favor.  When someone who has NOT been exercising begins to exercise, they usually build some lean muscle mass and burn off some fat.  Unfortunately, at first, the weight of lean muscle mass that is added is sometimes greater than the amount of fat that is lost.  Therefore, someone may find that they are actually GAINING WEIGHT for the first few days or even weeks of their exercise program.  In time, if the program is continued, the muscle mass will plateau, and the fat will continue to be burned and the weight will come down. Remember how my wife was saying that her clothes were looser?  That's because she was burning fat and adding lean muscle mass.  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Tang We live in a world of choices. In fact, this life is all about the choices we make. So why does so much appear to happen to us that would seem to be out of our control? How do we get so caught up in the illusion of victim mentality?  &lt;br /&gt; The reason is that we don't understand fully the concept of contracts. Contracts are those agreements that we made with other souls prior to incarnating, agreements to assist each other in personal, spiritual and emotional growth while on the Planet of Free Will. Without this understanding, it's easy to fall into the trap of not taking responsibility for what we have created (everything in our reality) and blaming others for causing the chaos in our lives.  &lt;br /&gt; There are several categories of contracts. First are the Soul Contracts. These are the agreements to assist each other in mastering our primary life lessons. It must take a great deal of love for an individual soul to agree to do things like abandoning us so that we can learn to heal from the fear of separation. Or how about refusing to love us for who we are so that we remember who that is and stand in our own power. Why this becomes so confusing for us mortals is that Soul Contracts are choices that we made before we came into these bodies, and the memories of them are hidden while we are here.  &lt;br /&gt; Once we fulfill our contract, everything else in a relationship is up to our conscious choice. We are free to operate in relationship with that soul to the extent we choose, or move on. If we look at a soul contract to teach another about love, for example, that may have meant that we were supposed to be in relationship with that person only long enough for them to get the lesson of unconditional love. Too often, however, that lesson leads to marriage and staying in a relationship past the time the lesson was learned because of a social code which dictates that to be the acceptable thing to do.  &lt;br /&gt; Recently, a client came to me whose mother had abandoned her at the hospital at birth. She had spent her entire life hating her, because she didn't understand that the contract between the two of them was to bring her soul in  NOTHING MORE! Once she was able to see this, she was able to forgive her birth mother for the first time, and subsequently she was able to get on with her life. Another category of contract is the Alternate Plan.  &lt;br /&gt; Suppose that you chose Mary to be your mother so that you could learn the life lesson of Trust, and you chose Sam to be your father so that you could learn to master communication. What if Sam was killed in a war before the two of them could meet. 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