Saturday, February 28, 2009

How to Find Spinal Decompression Specialists

By Dr. Randall Pruitt

Are you suffering from chronic back pain? You might need a spinal decompression specialist to help you out. Here are some tips that will help you find a spinal decompression specialist in your city.

It is important that you consult your doctor first about going through spinal decompression. This procedure is a non-surgical treatment to help ease the pain of patients who were diagnosed with degenerative and herniated discs.

It is best to discuss with your physician whether spinal decompression will be best for your existing condition. There are a lot of other non-surgical conditions that you may choose from. Your doctor may suggest other medical treatment for you to try out.

Ask for a recommendation from your doctor. Your doctor may know spinal decompression specialist that may be able to help you out. This way since that specialist is recommended by your doctor, you will be able to trust them more and remove your worries of meeting a new doctor.

The great thing is that there are a lot of specialists out there that you can benefit from. Research for great resources from authorities that regulate these medical industries. It is more likely for you to find specialists registered under these authorities in your own area.

It helps ease the doubts and fear if you know your specialist is certified and registered. Make an appointment with different specialist. This way you will be able to choose which specialist you are most comfortable with. This will allow the two professionals to work together to come up with a plan for your recovery that will be ideal for your specific condition. - 15437

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Sell More Photos and GET RICH

By Dan Feildman

What makes the internet such a leading marketing tool is due to the simplicity of finding things that we are interested in finding, and there are some fantastic search engines like Google that make that all possible. The Google search results allow potential customers to find products on the internet, and this is where stock photography sites target all their marketing power.

The marketing power is all in the keywords that internet users type in, so with a bit of know how you will be getting things right immediately. You require the knowledge to niche keyword management so that the stock photography sites will be able to market your digital photos in an effective manner.

If you want to master the techniques of reaching an optimum public, you need to pay great attention to the variety of keywords that you use. Just use 6 keywords so it looks serious but the word depth is the key to success on this marketing task. In order to get to grips with this point just imagine that we want to sell a photo of a dog, you would need to include keywords such as "domestic animals", "pets", "dogs", "poodles", "dog photos" and "pet photos".

On a broader scale with any type of photo, you need to use as many relevant words that describe the subject matter. Take a look at similar photos on the stock photography sites and see what keywords other digital photographers are using.

You should now be almost feeling confident about going out there and taking some great shots right now and get them downloaded and up on to the stock photography sites. You will soon be making a regular income from your digital photos and you will be able to see how many visits you get to your photos.

Learn how to get results fast and you will become a leading stock photographer and this really is an ideal opportunity to combine your very own hobby with an online business that takes care of itself. Sell more photos on stock photography sites by finding out proven methods of running a stock photography business. - 15437

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Healthy Outlooks For Health Care Saving

By Alexandra Vrugt

Taking care of your family's health is one of the hardest and most expensive parts of managing a household. With the cost of doctor's visits skyrocketing and fewer employers offering health care benefits, how can a family have their health care needs met? It can happen! Many of your family's health care expenses can be decreased using the same cost saving techniques that you use for daily household budgeting. Here are a few money saving strategies for getting a more positive outlook for your family's health care expenses:

Taking advantage of referral bonuses! Many practitioners offer referral bonuses or reduced pricing on health care services when their clients bring in new business. It makes sense for everyone involved. You get a discount, the doctor gets the business, and the person that you are referring gets to have peace of mind knowing that their health care professional has been proven to be good.

Generic drugs work! Studies show that you don't always need those high priced designer drugs. In fact, filling your prescriptions with the generic version of the drug may not only reduce your co-pay, it may eliminate it all together. Many insurance companies will not charge patients additional fees for using generic drugs when they are available. Even if the copay is only reduced for using the generic drug as opposed to the high end version, just think of all of the things that you can do with the money that you saved! Plus, isn't it better to pay $1 or $2 for a 30-day supply than $200 for a designer original? Truth is, the drugs are manufactured to do the exact same thing and they go through rigorous testing before they end up on the shelves of your local pharmacy. So, there is nothing to fear. Get the off-brand and save your cash for more exciting things.

You can always find an eyeglass sale! Even though there are better times in the year to buy glasses than others. For example the most ideal time to find the best buy, cheapest frame, or a two-for-one special is at the start of the back to school season. There are also many programs set up for low-to moderate income families that will provide eye glasses for school aged children. They are usually provided to kids for free!

Looking out for free money and gift cards! Most pharmacies offer some type of financial incentive to switch your prescription to them. The incentive can range from actual money to store based gift cards. Either way, you get to buy some stuff that you would not otherwise have had the cash for and they get to service your prescription needs. Don't get locked into a "relationship" with a pharmacy. Take advantage every time that there exists an opportunity to switch. Hey...free money is free money!

Always use coupons! In each Sunday paper and online, you can find coupons for everything from allergy medicine to dental or medical services. Consider them free money and reap the benefits of these fabulous savings tools.

These are a just a few simple ways of saving money while doing your best to provide your family with great health care services. Take advantage of what's out there. Do it as if your family is counting on it. - 15437

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Estrin D to Lose Weight During Menopause

By Ricardo d Argence

Even though menopause is a natural event in every woman's life, the accompanying weight gain has many women worried. It is not very healthy and not good for your complection to gain weight.

The latest researches have established that the risks related to high blood pressure increase by at least five percent per two pounds increase in the weight! The decreasing estrogen levels also cause a decrease in the metabolism, which causes the body to hang on to its fat resources more tenaciously.

This weight gain also is responsible for other health problems as well. Heart diseases, diabetes and even an increased risk of cancer of the breast and other kinds have been attributed to this menopausal weight gain.

Pharmacetical companies has developed certain menopausal weight loss products that claim to ease the weight problems of women. Menopause brings an increase in appetite and a slower metabolism, which many of the popular weight loss programs claim to balance. They say to support females in coping with issues of menopause and help them with nutrients.

A new product for menopausal weight loss is Estrin D. It claims to have ingredients like caffeine, guarana, yerba, matte and herbal constituents like damiana, ginger, schisandra and Tibetan ginseng. The ingredients assist in controlling appetite, as well as stimulate metabolism and decrease chance of mood swings, which can change because of changes in hormone levels. They are all known to increase the basal metabolic rate in a person. The caffeine present in the product is a natural stimulant as well. But, can this be used by women undergoing menopause is the question that arises.

Medical research informs us that ingesting caffeine during menopause is a poor idea. Caffeine in normal circumstances can cause an increase in the heart rate, increase blood pressure, sweating. Sometimes women going through menopause may feel some bad effects from ingesting caffeine. To reduce the common symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, insomnia and night sweats, women are urged to avoid food and beverages with caffeine. Fro women going through menopause caffeine can be a cause for osteoporosis.

According to the reviews by users this product has a high quantity of stimulants, which are not medically recommended for women with menopausal problems. These stimulants may cause nausea, anxiety and jitters in women. Besides, stimulants do not guarantee sustained weight loss. Also there seems to be no appetite suppressant in the formula. Caffeine does not guarantee fat loss as compared to a patented fat burner. Moreover, the company does not offer a money back guarantee and the product is pretty high priced.

Instead of investing in expensive supplements to control the health issues associated with menopause, women can benefit from a healthy diet and moderate exercise. These supplements do more harm than good due to such a high amount of stimulants. You only need to reduce the fat and fried foods in your diet as well as regularly exercising. - 15437

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Top Diet Pills Guide!

By Anne Durrell

There are a lot of peril of diet pills . If you are looking to drop a few pounds, after that you may have judged all of the possible ways that you could complete this need.

You can change your diet, engage in an exercise program, and, of course, take diet pills. Changing the diet and exercising are the ideal ways to shed those unwanted pounds.

These are truly the healthiest decision that you can use when it comes to losing weight. Drugs that help in weight loss can create more health problems than some people identify .

Here , you will discover a few of the dangers of diet pills.

First risks of diet pills is that the material can effect in deficiencies of vital vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in the human body.

Diet pills can affect in a lot of different medical conditions and other health effects that can prove to be much more risky than that of over weight. High blood pressure is frequently a general result that happens once diet pills have been consumed.

This is basically because of the fact that these pills restrain serotonin, and even dopamine in the body . In addition to this , body may grow an addiction to diet pills if used frequently . - 15437

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Origins of the Book Club

By Deniss Durrell

Oprah has made them a cultural phenomenon. With her book club she has brought the joy of reading to the forefront and has publicized new authors and books in a way that has until now never been accomplished. But what exactly is a book club?

Basically, a book club is a group of individuals who set up a meeting to argue literature. These people like to have passionate debate about literary topic or messages within the books. They like to talk about what they loved or not liked about a book.

For most book clubs they are based all of the members reading one book at the similar time. The members choose the book that they are going to argue they put out how several they need to read prior to their next meeting.

While they gather, they will discuss the progress of the characters and the story. Present is no set spot on where a Book Club will meet.

Though , a few of the other regular meeting location are a member's apartment, local coffee shop, or even your local library. It is a fantastic way to widen your mind by searching special stories and types of literature even as also getting to have cool conversation and create excellent connection with friends who are involved in the identical types of books that you are. - 15437

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Adobe Photoshop 4: Tips When Printing Posters

By David Peters

As a designer, The computer is an Art designer's major tool in enabling us to digitally manipulate images into traditionally looking art images and without effecting the interactive quality. Designing posters certainly has many benefits regarding quality / ease factors with professional software like the Adobe Photoshop 4 version. The main feature on this software that allows such quality results is through its ability to do things like the traditional method with a pencil and paper but amazingly much quicker.

With Adobe Photoshop, you will be able to draw and erase illustrations and images in Photoshop as much as you want. In fact, even in the last stages of the design, you will still be able to edit major parts of the design without beginning from scratch. All these things can be done without even using a single paper or pencil.

Whether you are a traditional artist or a professional art designer the ability to create stylish marketing resources remains the same and by only carrying out a couple of basic Photoshop commands. Adobe Photoshop 4 is perfect for the creating flyers and publicity posters and you will be amazed at how simple the steps are. Internet page creation is time consuming enough, but by investing in Adobe Photoshop 4 you will save so much important time for other important tasks.

Basically, when you are designing a poster in Adobe Photoshop 4, you have to know that there are 4 basic steps to do so.

The first step is by sketching the design in Photoshop. A lot of designers say that the sketching process in Adobe Photoshop 4 is the same as sketching it the traditional way. The graphic palette of Adobe Photoshop almost copies that of the feeling of drawing on paper. Although drawing on Photoshop using a mouse and keyboard is not as fast as drawing on paper, you will see that there are quite a lot of advantages when you draw with Photoshop. One such effect is the halftones which you cannot do with pencils.

Once the sketch has been altered into sepia tones, you create two layers. Proceed to the layers palette and there set the background layer to the "multiply mode" and insert it between the two new virgin layers. Be careful tp place the layers with colors into the lower layer, which is directly under the sepia layer.

The third step is by working on the lower layer. You need to choose a dominant dark color, which the secondary effects can relate to and one that will not lose contrast to it. You do this in order to avoid getting lost in the details of the entire colors and graphics all over the work area.

Layering is a fundamental process in editing digital images and Photoshop is the master in producing the highest of quality edited images. This guide will help you to create excellent design work and your editing capabilities will soon be noticed as you improve. - 15437

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The Pentax Optio E70 Digital Camera receives the thumbs up!!!

By Dan Feildman

The Optio E70 digital camera was recently launched by Pentax, who have produced a powerful 10 megapixel digital camera with a great new simplified interface, as there are now bigger visible size buttons to make things a lot more easy. A new introduction is the 'Green' shooting mode, giving the digital camera direct control over the key shooting settings.

Now this digital camera is just ideal for digital newbies as it offers features like the triple anti-shake protection, the 7 shooting modes, and Super-Fast Face Detection.

The Pentax Optio E70 is ideal for a frequent digital camera user as it runs on normal AA alkaline batteries, preferably rechargeable ones. The camera also looks really stylish with a flush face and nothing protruding from the lens, and it isn't big and bulky either.

So just why is the Optio E70 digital camera such an ideal camera for newbie digital photographers? Wee the list in long, but what most impressed me were the large visible icons presented on the LCD monitor and the simple way of setting your modes and functions. The operational status is no longer a complicated issue and you will soon be hooked to your Optio E70 digital camera, which will produce some of the best digital images you would have ever seen.

So what makes this digital camera so user friendly? So many functions but the Pixel Track SR mode, which assists the taking of still images is a real added bonus. It corrects shaky blurred sorts of digital photos thanks to the way these images are processed through the Pentax new exclusive software.

For Still images in poor lighting conditions the digital camera comes fully prepared with a high-Sensitivity SR mode, the digital camera is able to automatically raise its sensitivity up to an amazing ISO 6400, which will then set a higher shutter speed.

The quality of an Optimum image is assured thanks to the Optio E70 digital camera's 10 outstanding megapixels and has entered into new digital camera technology territory. Combined with an image engine that has an amazing processing capacity. I must also mention the advanced high-performance Pentax lens, guaranteeing high quality digital photos with a sharpness not seen before.

The Optio E70 digital compact camera has started it's short life with a lot of good press and I see thumbs up all over digital photography websites. - 15437

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Free Public Arrest Records - Some Interesting Facts

By Davion W

If you want to access free public arrest records, an easier and more convenient way to do it is through the use of the internet.

If you need to do some background checking to verify the character of an individual, you can make a free public arrest records search fast and easy. A lot of people are already benefiting much from this service --- employers, wives, and girlfriends-to-be among them all.

Except in cases wherein the party concerned is not of legal age, pieces of information about arrests are usually not restricted nor limited, thus gaining access to public arrest records should not be a complex procedure, all the less now in the age of technology

You can access free public arrest records from police departments or even the FBI so long as you have a written request stating therein your reason for doing such. However, if you do not want to go into that trouble, you can choose another alternative --- going online. Indeed, if you want an easier access to information, all you have to do is visit the websites of certain government agencies where you may view public arrest records for free.

Aside from government agencies, private companies, too, and even private individuals may allow you to gain access to public arrest records for free. However, you must still exercise caution when choosing a site, as not all sites can give you the same quality features. One site may not be as user-friendly as the other, or the technical support of one site may not be of the same level as the one being offered in another site.

You have to keep in mind that some sites may ask for a payment before you can be allowed to access the information that you want. Then again, even if they ask for payment, you are likely to get better features. For example, you can access a person?s administrative and personal records, too, not just his arrest records.

Anybody can take advantage of the availability of public arrest records. Employers can use these records in screening their applicants. These records can also help women choose the right kind of men to marry. Those who are new in the neighborhood can verify if their neighbors have arrest records.

My site has a list of websites where you can search for public arrest records. Take a tour of my site and learn the best ways of searching for free public arrest records. - 15437

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Search Divorce Records In California

By Ben Dave

Looking up public records at government departments in general will be a challenge to most of us but trying to find a Divorce Record in California at their Office of Vital Records will be a test of character in black-belt proportions. Those who have tried are likely to opine that if you are able to persist with them, you are either a really tough cookie or you are just not aware of any other means.

In 2007, day-to-day operations at the former California Department of Health Services (CHDS) were reorganized under two new departments namely the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) purportedly to better serve the community. Public records went under the charge of the CDPH. This service is offered through their Vital Records Office which reports into the Certificate and Licenses Unit.

California is one of the four states which do not keep track of the number of divorces within the state. The other three are Colorado, Indiana and Louisiana. In regard to providing divorce records, the Office of Vital Records in Sacramento, California can only issue a Certificate of Record - and only for divorces that occurred between 1962 and June 1984. More detailed information on California Divorce Records can only be obtained at the actual county offices where the divorces were filed and granted.

A Certificate of Record includes the names of the parties to the divorce, the county where the divorce was filed and the court case number. It is not equivalent to a divorce decree and does not indicate whether the divorce was ever finalized in court. The basic processing fee for each certificate is $13 and the processing time can easily exceed 6 months. Requestors are often advised to submit their requests directly to the County Recorder's Office in the county where the divorce was filed.

Certified copies of California Divorce Decrees are only available from the Superior Court in the county where the divorce was filed. The complete details of the divorce settlement are stipulated on this document. They typically include the rulings on matrimonial assets, alimony order and child support, custody and visitation rights. Disposition on all other contentions between the divorcing parties are also captured on the divorce decree.

Divorce records are often intertwined with marriage records, be they public or private source. Even in some official contexts, the terms 'divorce' and 'marriage dissolution' are interchangeably employed. This is because these two categories of public records are intrinsically connected. As such, it's common for divorce records to be produced as related information in a marriage records search and vice-versa. Some commercial record providers offer them in 2-in-1 package.

At 36 million, California has the most number of residents and theoretically has a proportionately large amount of divorce records. County Divorce Records are known to go back hundred over years. Although they are somewhat scattered, they can add up to heaps but fear not! Divorce Records Online search is pretty advanced nowadays where you just let your fingers do the walking. If the government agencies have yet to get their act together, the commercial record providers long have, cheap and good. - 15437

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Secretive Digital Photography Tricks, Not!

By Russell Roberds

Have you ever desired to improve your photo taking skill, yet did not know where to to start? Well, what if I told you that in just a few minutes, you could be using some fantastic digital photography tricks that will take your photos from okay to incredible!

If you are like me, you have thrown away a lot of time and sometimes a lot of money taking photos, that are, well, not that impressive. After countless years (too many to bring up), I finally decided to do something about it. I read a couple of books, magazines and took some classes to improve my digital photography. What I learned is that there are numerous digital photography tricks that are so simple, I picked them up in nothing flat and created amazing results.

I won't guarantee that you will be a professional from these digital photography tricks, but you will notice improvement from the very first photograph.

1. Fill the frame: One of the simplest digital photography tricks to understand, but harder to do. When you take a photo, how small is your subject in the frame? When I look at photographs that I snapped years ago, the subject constantly seemed to be taking up very little of the frame. Well, by filling the frame, you focus on the principal object. Also, on the occasion that the principal object takes up most or all of the frame, you eliminate any unattractive objects that otherwise might have made their way into the picture (i.e. the laundry, trash, signs, other people, the neighbors cat...). The criteria that I now put to work is if you imagine you are close enough, your not. If you imagine you are too close, then take the photo, you are the perfect distance away.

2. Would you repeat that?: One more easy digital photography trick is repetition. Repeating textures, colors or items create fantastic photos! Nature is the master at repetition; leaves on trees, trees in a forest, cloud patterns. Another study that manufactures excellent photos is to find a pattern and then locate an object that violates the orderliness, like a box full of red apples with one yellow one. The unpaired apple draws the viewer's eye into the photograph and also constructs a counterpoint.

3. One of the digital photography tricks used a lot is reflection: The earth is awash of reflective objects and faces; water, glass, chrome and mirrors to denote just a few. They alter our orderly perception by bending the true perception. If you take a photo of the reflection of an object instead of the original, it will create a deeper sense of illusion to viewers looking at your photograph.

4. The last but not the least of the digital photography tricks is to compose a frame within a frame. I am not saying a picture frame, I am speaking about generating a frame encompassing your subject with objects. One illustration would be to position yourself on one side of a door frame and your subject is on the other side. Snap the picture with the door frame surrounding the edge of the picture. It pulls the viewers eye to the focal point of the frame and to your subject matter. It can also create more depth in the picture.

This is a small sample of some of the easy techniques that professional photographers utilize to acquire those terrific pictures in books, magazines and on the web. My desire is that you will apply these digital photography tricks to improve your picture taking abilities. Happy shooting and say cheese (make mine Swiss) - 15437

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Radiesse Filler Injections & Your Local Plastic Surgeon

By Jai Johnson

Radiesse is composed of very small and smooth calcium hydroxylapitite microspheres which are suspended in a water-based gel carrier. Calcium Hydroxylapitite is a biocompatible, biodegradable material identical in composition to the mineral portion of teeth and bone. It is used to fill moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds. It is generally not used to enhance the lips or lip line.

As Radiesse is injected, the gel and microspheres form a "scaffold" that stimulates natural collagen production and encourages tissue growth in and around the injection area. The body absorbs the gel carrier as collagen has begun to infiltrate the area thus replacing the gel with natural tissue. The microspheres continue to provide support while the body completes this process. Eventually, the microspheres are safely absorbed by the body. This entire reconstruction process can take anywhere up to 3 years providing additional injections are administered to maintain even results.

The injection is similar to that of other Hyaluronic Acid fillers.

After the Radiesse is injected, the plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or medical spa provider should provide the patient with specific post-care instructions which may include:

Avoiding rubbing, movement or massaging of the area that could cause the Radiesse to migrate.

Don't apply makeup for the next 24 hours.

Avoid excessive sun and heat exposure

Radiesse injections can typically last from 6 to 18 months with an average of 11 months for nasolabial folds.

Physicians use a variety of pain management techniques during treatment to ensure patient comfort. Ask your physician about which techniques are right for you.

Side effects? Few side effects reported in clinical trials and actual usage. You may experience some common injection-related reactions, such as mild irritation, edema, swelling, itching, discoloration, or tenderness at the injection site. These conditions typically resolve themselves within one to two days. - 15437

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New Case Study Shows A Dramatic Decrease In Disc Lesion Size

By Dr. Randall Pruitt

In a research published in US Musculoskeletal Review, a 31-year old male with a history of low back pain.

However a new machine called DRX9000 was created to relieve lower back pain caused by the said diseases. A research featured in US Musculoskeletal Review showed that post-MRI findings of a 31-year old male with a history of low back pain.

Follow-up MRI demonstrated a dramatic decrease in the size of the disc lesion as well as the compression placed on the left S1 nerve root.

The authors conclude, Clinical and imaging data continue to emerge providing further validation of the safe and effective treatment of disc-related LBP utilizing the DRX9000.

During his last session, his MRI showed demonstrated a dramatic decrease in the size of the disc lesion as well as the compression placed on the left S1 nerve root.

Individual patients experience will differ case to case. Physicians are the ones who can really tell whether the treatment using DRX9000 is really effective or not.

Axiom Worldwide manufactures and distributes its flagship products, the DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System, DRX9000C, and DRX9500 in medical markets around the globe. Axiom also manufactures a digital electroceutical device, the EPS8000, for use in relieving pain and for use in muscular rehabilitation.

Axiom Worldwide produces products that are non-surgical and safe for patients. They manufacture and distribute the following products: the DRX9000 True Non-surgical Spinal Decompression System, DRX9000C, and DRX9500 and EPS8000 which is mainly used for muscular rehabilitation.

To know more about different non-invasive treatment for lower and back pains, visit www.ArizonaBackInstitute.com - 15437

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Attraction: Will It Hold Up?

By Joseph Matthews

There has been a lot of debate about how attraction governs our relationships. You might have been in this situation: You are dating a beautiful woman, things are great, and you are having fun. Eventually, somewhere down the line, the attraction fades, and you realize you barely know this person. The relationship tanks.

How does this happen, and how do we prevent it?

There are several components to attraction. The one we all know is the physical side of things - how she looks, in other words. While it is what generally reels us in, it is also the first thing to fade when the loss of attraction starts. Sometimes we make matters worse by focusing on what we don't like about the person, to boot. This only makes matters worse.

For a man, I think it's hardwiring. We're born to be problem solvers. So we look at what we don't like about us and try to fix it. Unfortunately, a bit of that thinking leaks over into our relationships. It can be a bad thing, but know this - physical attraction can be resparked, and it's a wonderful thing when it does.

We'll get to that later. Let's look at the other components of attraction. The next part has to do with physical closeness. A close companion to the first part, it has to do with exciting our sense of touch.

Have you ever been with a woman who merely had to touch you to get you excited? It can be exhilarating. The touch says she wants you, is attracted to you, and later on, loves you.

It's a reassuring feeling, and serves to deepen our caring about the other person.

The next part is tricky. It has to do with our competence. In any relationship, you will have some sort of balance between the aspects each person brings forward. In general, you have people of the same "caliber" attracted to each other. It's a matter of what is important to them - intelligence, physical prowess, social skills, etc.

Look at celebrities, and why they are together. There is a reason - a famous person tends to be intimidating to someone who is off the street. Another famous person has reassurance of themselves and is less likely to be intimidated. This quality is the least important, however. Some people just don't care or aren't intimidated by the stature of someone else.

Mutual liking is the next component, and it's easy to see. If someone likes you, you tend to like them more than if they didn't reciprocate the feeling. The exception is if that person turns out to be needy, then things get a bit scary in that aspect.

How you operate together as a whole is the last part, and can make or break attraction. Do you complement the other person? Like attracts like, but opposites attract too. Take a look at how the whole relationship works together. You might be an outgoing extrovert, and her a shy type. But you agree in most of your views. Or you can reverse that situation. It's all about how you mesh together.

Now that we've outlined what compromises attraction, let's look at what we can do to keep it going.

The first thing to remember is this: if it is going to fade, it will fade. That goes for either person. You can try and keep them attracted, but it might not always work.

On the physical end, there is much you can do. The first is obvious - physically try and keep yourself in shape. Many people slip during a relationship, and get out of shape. Or fail to take care of themselves. Your mate will take note of this. A bit of maintenance goes a long way.

Next, try to be objective about your relationship, and focus on what you DO like about your mate physically. This can't stop physical attraction from fading but you'll appreciate them more.

Another part of this is much harder to change, but it helps most of these aspects. Allow her to be herself. Sounds simple, but we find ways to control, and keep a firm grip on the other person. Often, out of fear that they'll leave us. It can be a self fulfilling prophecy. If you show yourself to be confident, and have taken a great interest in her as a person, she'll find it hard to stray.

Just allow her to do things that allow her to be her. If she's a flirt, let her! If you've done what you need to do, she'll come back to you.

As far as liking goes, if you do your diligence, and take an interest in her as a person, you'll find that you have someone who will remain loyal to you, and attracted as well.

If you can find out how you complement her as a person, then you are well ahead of the curve in that department. A good chunk of relationships fail due to the couples inability to settle their differences in an acceptable manner. This is how they complement each other - finding the opposition in each other, and instead of finding hatred, they thrive on it!

Work diligently and you can sustain attraction for years, even decades. Look at elderly couples if you don't believe me. Work hard and focus on the good! - 15437

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Marriage Advice - How To Stop Relationship Drift

By Johnnie S Laney

We start out in marriage so close and intimate. Then, over time, things can get more mechanical and stale between us. We start to drift apart and feel less loved and appreciated by our mate. Is this normal, and is there anything you can do about it if it is happening in your marriage?

It is very common for their to be relationship drift in all lasting marriages. It's normal, but if not corrected it can cause marital crises or divorce. Relationship drift often leads to separation and cheating. What can be done?

The first thing you can do to cure relationship drift is simple, fun and yet very powerful. And that is to PLAY more with your mate. When you first got together with your spouse, you played a lot. Dinner, sex, movies, etc. You both had a lot of fun. Then over time you probably stopped playing very much. Some marriages can lose almost all play between spouses over several years.

It's not hard to play more in your marriage, though it will take some focus. One easy way is to set up a date night once a week. On this night you simply spend some quality fun time with your spouse doing things you both enjoy.

Make your date night special quality time with your spouse. Don't talk about work or the kids or other stresses and burdens in your life. Clear time to relax and enjoy each other and what you are doing. Playing is not hard, even if you are out of practice!

Another thing you can do to stop relationship drift is to find ways to keep sex from getting too mechanical. You don't have to wear a belly dancer outfit or try 1000 different positions. Sex should be fun, not make you feel inadequate or ridiculous.

One easy method for better sex is to have sex when you aren't both too tired at the end of the day. Make some time for sex when you both will have energy rather than be half asleep. Then simply take that energy and focus some of it on pleasing your mate. They'll definitely notice and get more into pleasing you as well.

These two tips can begin to turn around relationship drift. Adding more play back into your love life can quickly improve your marriage. Your mate is just like you. They want to have fun, feel appreciated, and feel like you are a special partner in their life. Just ten minutes or so a day of extra focus on playing with them can make both of you feel special again in each others eyes. - 15437

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Caltech: Reaching For Galaxies

By Fabian Toulouse

Caltech is a private university that offers an intensive curriculum specializing in the natural sciences and engineering. Renown for their aeronautical advances in jet propulsion, Caltech, through its subsidiary Jet Propulsion Lab, works intimately with NASA. It is fair to character their relationship as such: when NASA wants to go to space, the JPL figures out how to get them there.

Despite its renown, Caltech maintains a relatively small student body, with little more than two thousand students in both its graduate and undergraduate programs. From humble origins to world renown, Caltech began in 1891 as vocational school. It was not until the tenure of the astronomer George Hale that the university began to cultivate its reputation as a frontrunner in science and aeronautics. He convince other prominent scientists, among them physical chemist Arthur Amos Noyes and experimental physicist Robert Andrews Millikan, to join the institution. Indeed, Millikan would subsequently win the Nobel Prize for physics.

Arguably the most successful research institute on the west coast, as of 2008 Caltech claims thirty-one Nobel laureates as alumni or faculty. No more than 25,000 students have passed through its doors, which means the ratio of Nobel laureates to alumni is so small, no other university can compare. Other notable alumni who received Nobel prizes include Edward B. Lewis, Linus Pauling, Carl D. Anderson and William A. Fowler.

The emphasis is obviously quality over quantity. Various interdisciplinary programs have been started to give students a survey of inter-related fields of study. The academic workload at Caltech has been fairly distributed to ensure students are successful with their coursework. The grading system has been designed in such a manner as to allow students to know their academic standing as early in the semester as possible. This helps students put the necessary emphasis on their academic performance in subsequent exams.

The closest rival to Caltech is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). As they both vie for government grants and international prestige, the two schools have developed an intense rivalry over the decades. As expected, this rivalry has vented itself by way of years and years of reciprocal pranks, which seem to invariably involve the respective school mascots. Regardless, these institutions are known worldwide as centers of exemplary academic research and supply the upper echelons of our scientific community. - 15437

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Use This Simple Skill To Get Your Ex Back Fast

By Johnnie S Laney

There are lots of reasons that relationships break up. Two of the three main reasons relationships break up are that you wronged your mate or they wronged you. If you cheated on your ex or fought with them too much, you wronged them. If they committed infidelity or were too controlling, for example, they wronged you.

If, for example, your ex cheated on you or you cheated on them, there is a very important strategy you can use to get them back that can work in hours instead of weeks or months. This strategy is called venting. Venting is when you or someone else gets things off their chest. What does this have to do with getting your ex back fast?

Because their good feelings towards you have now been replaced by bad ones. Hurt, anger, sadness. That's obvious. So the question becomes, how can you help them to release those negative feelings besides wait six months to see if they get over it? Is there a way to speed up the process of resolving negative feelings?

The way to resolve bad feelings fast is to vent them. To get them off one's chest. If they cheated on you, you need to vent to them. If you cheated on your ex, they have some negative feelings they will drag around for a long time unless you help them to vent. To oversimplify, you call them up and ask them how they feel about what you did to them. Then be silent and let them put their emotions into words and start getting them off their chest.

Look at it like a balloon filling with the hot air of negative feelings. You want to prick the balloon by inviting your ex to vent. It's not hard, but it takes a bit of practice. You want to make them feel heard and understood. You don't argue or explain or defend yourself.

This same key works in reverse. If they cheated on you, for example, and you want them back, you need to vent your negative emotions to them by asking them to just listen and not defend or explain. Then tell them how what they did made you feel. You've got to be able to clear your own negative feelings before you can start to trust again.

You already know about this tool. You've probably used it many times over a beer with a friend getting things off your chest about work or your personal life, for example.

Using the tool of venting to get your ex back, along with a few others, can allow you to clear the air and resolve your issues much more quickly. Instead of waiting months hoping they get over it, you can usually get them back starting in just hours from now. - 15437

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The Benefits Of Bach Flower Remedies

By Frank Terne

A natural remedy that made use of flower essences that restores a person's emotional equilibrium was first brought to light by Dr. Edward Bach, a physician from Great Britain. The method could supposedly aid in a person's healing of various medical conditions without relying on more conventional medicines. Dr. Bach first wanted to achieve this as there was nothing he could find from the modern medical community that did the same thing.

Dr. Bach then discovered what is now his legacy, that a person's mental and physical well being are in some ways dictated by their emotional equilibrium. This equilibrium is made up of 38 main emotions, which he then assigned to a specific remedy. Each remedy would then help project positive energy on a person's emotions.

Dr. Bach founded the natural healing power of flower essences to deal with these emotions. With Bach flower remedies, one would be able to bring each emotion into an equilibrium, if any of them were unbalanced previously. Once they were in equilibrium, the individual would be in a better state to deal with his health conditions.

The most important benefit that Dr. Bach derived from the flower remedies were the lack of any negative side effects. This was attributed to the natural origin of their healing qualities. The essences were also only helping to stabilize a person's emotions, and not direct cures for any specific health condition but more to promote self healing.

The essences are created directly from flowers. They contain the beneficial energy vibrations from nature that we all need. By mixing them with mineral still water, they are then consumed, while using a dash of alcohol preservative to maintain their shelf life.

Negative emotions can lead to many different types of health problems, such as migraines, nervous attacks and even muscle aches. By using the Bach flower essences, a person suffering from these conditions can be brought back to equilibrium. At this stage, he or she is more likely to not only think and act clearly, but also in a more beneficial way for the body.

Bach's natural therapy can also be used to help animals and plants. We know that animals have emotions just like us and thus treatable in the same manner. But not many realize that plants also own energies that are akin to emotional states in humans.

With benefits ranging from self healing properties to having no side effects, Bach flower remedies have received much support from the medical community. The process itself might not be easily understood by many people, but the results are undeniable. With more individuals turning to natural medical help, this therapy method could soon become more commonplace. - 15437

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Five Of The Best Love Handle Workout To Try

By Corey Namesse

What is a love handle? If you're a fan of fatty foods and beer, and weigh a bit more than you're supposed to at your age, you probably have those so-called love handles around your waist. Other names used are waist fats, belly fats, and waist tires. Whatever you call it, it's those flabby looking rolls around your waist caused by excessive fats. If have them, then you should start getting into a love handle workout to get rid of them.

The waist area is the part most prone to accumulating fats. Not only that, it's the last batch of fats that leave your system and the most difficult to burn. If this is not attended, this will develop into ugly looking rolls. The love handle workout is the best approach and solution. It strikes straight into building abdominal muscles.

There are several recommended exercises for the abdomen. But the most effective ones are those that work for the rectus abdominis and the oblique muscle sections. When completely developed, rectus abdominis is also the commonly termed six-pack abs. The oblique muscles are the waist areas and they differ between men and women. Five of the best and effective exercises are listed below:

- Bicycle Exercise. Lie yourself on the floor, facing up and with your hands beside your head. You raise your left knee halfway touching your right elbow and arching your back slightly forward. Then you do the same with the other knee and elbow. This love handle workout movement creates a pedaling motion similar to when riding a bicycle.

- Captain's Chair. This is another popular and effective exercise you should include when doing the love handle workout. There may be several ways to do this but the basic objective is to build muscles around the oblique sections. You let your body dangle while being supported by your arms. Work kicks in when you start slow and repetitive lifting of your knees toward your chest.

- Exercise Ball Crunch. You need a large rubber ball that looks like a balloon and about the size of your average hug. This love handle workout is unique because you let your body rest over the exercise ball instead of the floor. Work begins by pacing your feet flat on the floor while doing the crunch. This exercise works better with the rectus than the oblique.

- Vertical Leg Crunch Workout. This workout looks somewhat similar to the leg raise. Except that your legs are always held up. Your abs muscles contract by lifting your shoulder blades up and lower it back to the floor. This love handle workout is equally good for both abdominal muscles.

- The Torso Track. Although this exercise is equally effective, it must be done carefully. Otherwise it will break your back. You need an equipment for this and if you buy one, there should be instructions on how to use it correctly. This type of exercise favors more in working for the rectus.

These love handle workout techniques will be effective when done regularly over some period of time. Good nutrition and balanced diet must be in your list too. It is a must that once you get into this habit, it should be part of your lifestyle. Getting the right abdominal muscles will not only make you feel healthy but also improve your look and that level of self-esteem and confidence. Best results happen when done regularly and with the correct repetitions. And most importantly, while working out, breathe correctly. - 15437

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Why Money Should Not Be An Issue When Dating

By Jayde Johanssen

Many people are afraid of dating due to the perceived expense associated with it. They think it costs money to meet people. (Ie. dating site fees) They think it costs money to get to know them. (Ie. paying for dinner or theatre tickets) This can actually stop people from dating. This is a terrible state of affairs. As such, I have written this article to show you there are ways to meet and date people, without spending much money at all.

You don't actually have to spend a cent meeting people. It really is very easy. All you need to do is lose your nerves and become chatty. Talk to everyone no matter where you are. Try and have a conversation with every single stranger who drifts past. If you do this you will pretty quickly become an expert at ice breaking and conversing.

So when you get out of bed tomorrow, make a point of chatting to people you usually wouldn't have. Become a conversationalist. Just make it up as you go along. Talk to everyone though, don't be picky. If you talk to everyone, you'll have so much practise ice breaking and being a conversationalist that when you see someone you are interested in, it will be very easy to start up a conversation with them that is natural and free flowing. This will hopefully will lead into a follow up conversation at a future place in time.

Meeting people in this way is totally free. The following situations are a few examples of the types of opportunities we are talking about: On the bus or train; as you walk your dog; in the supermarket; with the person having a coffee at the next table in a cafe; when you are in a queue for anything.

So you have now spent some time meeting people. You grew comfortable in yourself with this, happened upon someone you were attracted to and met them, chatted with them and organised a follow up date with them. What do you do now and how do you do it without spending all your money? The answer here is pretty simple again. You use your imagination and create a unique experience for your dating partner, which is also a free experience for you.

So stop, think and be imaginative. It is sure to impress. Here are some ideas to get you thinking: If you are an expert at something (Ie. dancing, surfing, cooking) give your date a free lesson or experience. If you are not an expert, suggest you learn something together. (cooking is great in this regard) Hit your local council up for their local or community events. Go to the beach and have a sand castle building competition (try to lose this one :))

So you see, you can meet and date people without spending your money. It only takes a bit of courage, practise and imagination. Good luck, I wish you all the success that you deserve. - 15437

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Making It Last: A Guide To Long Relationships

By Joseph Matthews

Once you become successful with women, you'll eventually come across one that you will want to have stick around. In fact, this might be the reason you got into the study of all this to begin with. Not every man wants a new woman to sleep with every night. A lot of guys want to find the truly unique, special girl that they feel is perfect for them.

With that, you need to know, as detailed as possible, what you are looking for in regards to this keeper. That way you can spot them.

Typically, this doesn't have anything to do with physical traits. Usually, you're already interested in her because you're physically attracted. The "Keeper" qualities are typically perosnality traits that you find appealing.

Things like - is she funny? Smart? Does she make you feel good? Are the two of you sexually compatible? Do you share the same beliefs and goals?

When you know exactly what you're looking for in an ideal mate, you'll be able to spot her when she comes along, so you're going to want to have some type of list that let's you know what you're looking for.

When you find a girl that you especially like, close to your ideal (very rarely, if ever, will you find a girl that meets ALL of your criteria), you should play a slightly different game than when you are when you're just trying to get a girl into bed.

If you sleep with this girl immediately, she is going to suspect that you are looking more for adventure and excitement than for stability, trust, and a longer relationship.

And for some people, establishing a relationship after a one night-stand can be very hard. Why is this? Because if you slept together the first night you met, even if you do get into some kind of relationship, as soon as she goes out with her friends or you go out with your friends, the issue of trust is going to rear its ugly head.

How can she trust that you are not going to cheat on her? How can you trust her that she won't cheat on you? So trust is going to be very difficult to establish fully, and trust is a crucial thing in long term relationships!

So I'm going to give you some advice about this problem. When you meet a girl you want to keep, a girl that you want for a relationship, don't sleep with her that same night. Instead, just kiss her, or take her phone number after you have built rapport with her and then meet her some other day.

You can build a relationship from a one night stand though. You need to make sure that you aren't too aggressive. A low key, attentive approach is far better. Make love to her; not just wild sex.

I recommend more cuddling, as well as keeping eye contact longer while having sex. If you can, really try and give her a lot of orgasms. The more pleasure she experiences, the better. It will improve the odds that she wants to come back, and let her know you enjoy her company and care for her.

Another thing to be aware of if you're taking it slow - do not engage in straight intercourse the first time you're with her. Instead, focus on other aspects of lovemaking, like foreplay, heavy petting, and other techniques. Holding off on the full-on act of sex will show her that you're different from the others, and you want it to be something special.

When it comes to long term, healthy relationships, sex is the first thing that must be mastered. Having a healthy sex life will make the relationship a strong one.

After that comes the harder aspects - trust, comfort, and communication.

It's important that you trust and feel comfortable around your partner. In fact, these two things usually go hand-in-hand. The more you trust someone, the more comfortable you are around them, and vice versa.

Trust comes from being honest with your partner, and comfort comes from demonstrating understanding and compassion.

But no ammount of sex, trust, or comfort is going to happen without communication. This is the most important factor in keeping a girl for the long term.

Good communication is critical, because communication is what creates intimacy between two people. Being able to share one's hopes, dreams, fears, insecurities, bad days, and good days - this all goes towards creating strong bonds that last a lifetime.

When it comes to communication, remember one thing: it's about both of you. Not just your emotions, desires, and thoughts. It's about hers too, and if you neglect her, you'll find the emotional connection you've built will undoubtably fade. If she strays after that, I wouldn't be surprised.

Be conscious of what she is trying to communicate to you. Try to be open to it. If you can, keeping her should be much easier. - 15437

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Dating The Widow

By Joseph Matthews

I had an interesting dating experience a few months back that I'd like to share with you. She was a stunning young woman, with a great personality, although she came across as very reserved. Something seemed off. She was preoccupied. Many guys I know might mistake this for some sort of scheming, but experience told me this wasn't the case. I remained calm and found out the truth - she was a widow of a few months.

Often times, guys have to play a strong game with women. Understandably, it's part of the dating process these days, and I'll admit I do it too. This situation was different. It was not the time nor the place to act that way. I didn't have to get the "upper hand" - in fact, that would have been quite a nasty thing to do.

Needless to say, the whole experience was humbling, and I learned a few things that I'll share with you.

As I mentioned above, it's not a time to play the cut throat. You have to know that you aren't just here for a wild fling. You'll have to be very understanding of the situation. She isn't trying to put a guy through the grinder, like many women do. She's trying to feel normal, and to move on with her life. You are dealing with an emotionally wounded person, so act appropriately.

So once you know that this is the case, you have a choice as to whether or not you want to continue with the relationship. Consider what you are getting yourself into before moving in. If she has children, it can be even tougher in this situation. You won't be a bad person for leaving her under these conditions.

Once your decision is made, and if you decide to stay, understand a few things. First, you won't be able to replace the husband. He was taken from her. So don't even try. The process of her moving on is harsh and uneven, so you have to respect that and allow the grief to run it's course.

This can be tough, as any little thing can remind her of the deceased. That is why you need to make a decision and stay with it. A perfectly great night can be ruined in a moment, and there is little to be done about it.

Something else to remember is this: allow her to escape this issue, even if for a short time. Be an outlet for some fun. She'll move on quicker, and the night will seem like any other date. Just push for fun, some excitement, but be mindful. Any don't bring HIM up. That's the last thing either of you wants. If she wants to talk about it, let her, and move on from the topic when you are ready.

In light of what I've written above, I think it goes without saying that you shouldn't push to get her into bed. That should be something she controls. Flirting, and letting her know she is desired is a good thing, but understand that she'll move on that when ready.

Over time, things will change. Just have some tact, and treat her like a normal human being. The romance could move from there, but understand the situation and let the chips fall where they may. It will be a better situation for both of you. - 15437

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Getting Ready For Valentine's Day

By Joseph Matthews

How was Valentine's Day, this last time? Was it good or bad? Was your evening fun? And... were you with a special girl?

If it was a good night, congratulations! I hope your success continues into the rest of this year.

If you were alone, or with someone you didn't prefer to be around, then don't give up hope - you have an entire year to make things better.

The budding question is: What can I do in one year to improve my chances of having a wonderful date for next year, and possible a great girl friend that I can spend a lot of time with? Ask yourself that.

I prefer a three part attack. The three parts are as follows - myself, my interactions with others, and my social circle. I'll get into each of them, and you can analyze each factor, and see how you can improve.

The first part is yourself. There are abundant ways to improve the self. An entire industry worth, in fact. Let's look at what can make you more attractive and improve your chance with women, however.

You can improve your looks, more than likely. Are you in shape? This well help you. A well toned body is good. It's NOT paramount in success with women. But it can help your odds dramatically, and that is what we are looking for. Take up a simple exercise class, three times a week. Or try to spend time outdoors. walk, jog, bike. Weightlifting can help too by raising your testosterone.

Are you up to date with fashion? Look at how you dress. Are your clothes several years old? How about your hairstyle? Start with your hair. Go to a good hairstylist, and see what he or she can do for you. Take the inspiration you'll get from a decent hair style and translate it into a good look.

Hit up a nice clothing store, and try on some new clothes. Take your time! You want to really get a feel of what you can pull off.

Internal improvements are probably the greatest way to improve your love life. Telling you how to get past these issues is well beyond the scope of this article. If you go to my website, I can help you from there. There are other sources too. The key is to work on your self esteem and self confidence.

Improving any of the above mentioned things will literally force the world to see you differently.

Next, you'll want to take a look at how you interact with other people. We'll only cover some simple stuff here, as really improving things takes more time and effort. See my website for more, but for now, let's see the simple stuff.

Take the time to think about how you are addressing others. Is your voice resonant? Do you stand up straight? Do you look others in the eye when you address them? Do you have a firm handshake?

For your voice, I'd recommend buying a book or audio set. Take the time to follow the instructions, and really see if you can make your voice more resonant. Another recommendation would be a voice coach, if you can afford one and feel like you have a real issue.

For posture, see if you can take a workshop or some classes of yoga, Alexander Technique, or Feldenkrais method. Any of these will go a long way of helping you create a healthy posture, and allowing you to move more youthfully. And believe me, that's a big part of attraction. Watch a middle aged person move for 10 minutes. Then watch a 20 year old woman.

The other parts are easy. Practice looking other people in the eye while addressing them. Hold their gaze a little too long. They might look away. It's okay, go a bit outside of your comfort zone. The idea is to expand it.

With the handshake, just practice being firm. Easy enough, right? It will translate later on into greater self esteem, or the appearance thereof.

The last part of the changes you will want to make is with your social circle. It's pretty easy. Get out more! If you are already out a lot, take a look at where you are going. Is it the same place every night? Or the same crowd? Try new places with unknown people. The idea is to expand it outwards.

Work on the basics above, and this time next year you will be in a far better position as far as date potential goes. You might even have a choice of who to take. Good luck! - 15437

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How To Get The Lowest Cost Funeral

By Jack Hammerson

Many senior citizens begin to consider their alternatives concerning burial costs after they reach a certain age, or when there is a death in the family. It is a very real concern. The price of burying a loved one has skyrocketed over the last ten years. The advertisements you see on TV tell us that we can hire a funeral director for about six thousand dollars. What they don't make clear is that price is their cost and does not include the cost of the burial vault, casket, the grave site and opening and closing the grave. The cost often tops $14,000.00.

There is a much cheaper way to be buried. Cremation is by far the cheapest way to bury a loved one. Most people shrink from the thought of cremation, worried they are doing something against their christian principles or that their bodies will not go to heaven if they cremate a loved one, or themselves. You need not worry. Please remember that your body does not go to heaven. It is your soul that goes to heaven. The body rots in the grave. So, if you have done anything, you have prevented the body from rotting.

Cremation is a very real alternative to burial for one very special reason; you can save thousands of dollars. For the elderly person living on a fixed income, spending thousands of dollars for a funeral is out of the question. They don't want to create more debt that will be left to their loved ones to pay. If they don't have the money to pay for a funeral, more often than not, they will be buried by Welfare in a cardboard coffin and a concrete vault that does not seal, letting water soak into the coffin and starting the rotting process faster than normal. None of us want to think of our loved ones rotting in the grave when we could have prevented it.

What can we do to insure our loved ones remains are taken care of respectfully? The cheapest and most respectful way is to cremate the body. With cremation we don't have to buy anything, except an urn to keep the ashes in. There is no grave to buy, no casket or concrete vault to purchase and no opening and closing costs of hundreds of dollars on top of the grave costs. Cremation allows you to choose to keep your loved one with you or to scatter the ashes over an area that was special to him/her, such as a special fishing spot, or a beautiful wooded locale that was special to your loved one. Maybe he or she was an avid sailor and wanted their ashes spread over the sea. You can do that.

Cremation is the lowest cost funeral you can possibly have. The average cost of cremation is less than $200.00. Some states allow you to provide your own box in which to cremate the body, saving you even more money. It's your choice, thousands versus a couple hundred dollars. Which is most affordable for you? - 15437

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Beyond The Attraction

By Joseph Matthews

There has been a lot of debate about how attraction governs our relationships. You might have been in this situation: You are dating a beautiful woman, things are great, and you are having fun. Eventually, somewhere down the line, the attraction fades, and you realize you barely know this person. The relationship tanks.

You might be asking yourself how this happens, and how you can prevent it. I'll address both of those questions.

There are several components to attraction. The one we all know is the physical side of things - how she looks, in other words. While it is what generally reels us in, it is also the first thing to fade when the loss of attraction starts. Sometimes we make matters worse by focusing on what we don't like about the person, to boot. This only makes matters worse.

For a man, I think it's hardwiring. We're born to be problem solvers. So we look at what we don't like about us and try to fix it. Unfortunately, a bit of that thinking leaks over into our relationships. It can be a bad thing, but know this - physical attraction can be resparked, and it's a wonderful thing when it does.

We'll get to that later. Let's look at the other components of attraction. The next part has to do with physical closeness. A close companion to the first part, it has to do with exciting our sense of touch.

Have you ever been with a woman who merely had to touch you to get you excited? It can be exhilarating. The touch says she wants you, is attracted to you, and later on, loves you.

It's a reassuring feeling, and serves to deepen our caring about the other person.

The next part is tricky. It has to do with our competence. In any relationship, you will have some sort of balance between the aspects each person brings forward. In general, you have people of the same "caliber" attracted to each other. It's a matter of what is important to them - intelligence, physical prowess, social skills, etc.

Look at celebrities, and why they are together. There is a reason - a famous person tends to be intimidating to someone who is off the street. Another famous person has reassurance of themselves and is less likely to be intimidated. This quality is the least important, however. Some people just don't care or aren't intimidated by the stature of someone else.

The next part is that of mutual liking. Simply put, if they like you, and are not a needy type, odds are that you'll like them more than if the feeling wasn't reciprocated.

How you operate together as a whole is the last part, and can make or break attraction. Do you complement the other person? Like attracts like, but opposites attract too. Take a look at how the whole relationship works together. You might be an outgoing extrovert, and her a shy type. But you agree in most of your views. Or you can reverse that situation. It's all about how you mesh together.

Now that we've outlined what compromises attraction, let's look at what we can do to keep it going.

The first thing to remember is this: if it is going to fade, it will fade. That goes for either person. You can try and keep them attracted, but it might not always work.

On the physical end, there is much you can do. The first is obvious - physically try and keep yourself in shape. Many people slip during a relationship, and get out of shape. Or fail to take care of themselves. Your mate will take note of this. A bit of maintenance goes a long way.

Next, try to be objective about your relationship, and focus on what you DO like about your mate physically. This can't stop physical attraction from fading but you'll appreciate them more.

Another part of this is much harder to change, but it helps most of these aspects. Allow her to be herself. Sounds simple, but we find ways to control, and keep a firm grip on the other person. Often, out of fear that they'll leave us. It can be a self fulfilling prophecy. If you show yourself to be confident, and have taken a great interest in her as a person, she'll find it hard to stray.

Just allow her to do things that allow her to be her. If she's a flirt, let her! If you've done what you need to do, she'll come back to you.

As far as liking goes, if you do your diligence, and take an interest in her as a person, you'll find that you have someone who will remain loyal to you, and attracted as well.

If you can find out how you complement her as a person, then you are well ahead of the curve in that department. A good chunk of relationships fail due to the couples inability to settle their differences in an acceptable manner. This is how they complement each other - finding the opposition in each other, and instead of finding hatred, they thrive on it!

Take a good long look at these factors in your relationships, and be willing to work hard on them. Attraction can span years, even decades. Good luck! - 15437

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Attraction: Will It Hold Up?

By Joseph Matthews

I've been reading a lot lately about the role of attraction in our relationships. I'm sure you've been in this situation. You are dating a sizzling hot woman, things look great, and you are having fun. Then you realize, after some time, that you aren't physically attracted to her any longer and things just fall apart.

You might be asking yourself how this happens, and how you can prevent it. I'll address both of those questions.

Understand that there are several types of attraction. There is the physical part, which everyone knows. That tends to fade over time, no matter how good looking she is. And to make things worse, we often tend to focus on what we DON'T like about a person, rather than what we do.

For a man, I think it's hardwiring. We're born to be problem solvers. So we look at what we don't like about us and try to fix it. Unfortunately, a bit of that thinking leaks over into our relationships. It can be a bad thing, but know this - physical attraction can be resparked, and it's a wonderful thing when it does.

We'll get to that later. Let's look at the other components of attraction. The next part has to do with physical closeness. A close companion to the first part, it has to do with exciting our sense of touch.

Have you ever been with a woman who merely had to touch you to get you excited? It can be exhilarating. The touch says she wants you, is attracted to you, and later on, loves you.

It's a reassuring feeling, and serves to deepen our caring about the other person.

The next part is tricky. It has to do with our competence. In any relationship, you will have some sort of balance between the aspects each person brings forward. In general, you have people of the same "caliber" attracted to each other. It's a matter of what is important to them - intelligence, physical prowess, social skills, etc.

Take a celebrity couple, for example. They are provided the reassurance that stardom brings on a daily basis, so they don't intimidate each other, at least not on a massive scale. A person off the streets can't say the same thing, most of the time. Luckily, this is the least important and influential part of attraction.

Mutual liking is the next component, and it's easy to see. If someone likes you, you tend to like them more than if they didn't reciprocate the feeling. The exception is if that person turns out to be needy, then things get a bit scary in that aspect.

The last part can be confusing. You have to be complementary in some way to the other person. This is not to say you like everything they like, but that is part of it. As they say, opposites attract. So look at how you complement another person - do you share beliefs? Is one person shy, and the other person a bit of a live wire? Overall, look at how you mesh... it will all make sense.

Now that we've outlined what compromises attraction, let's look at what we can do to keep it going.

The first thing to remember is this: if it is going to fade, it will fade. That goes for either person. You can try and keep them attracted, but it might not always work.

On the physical end, there is much you can do. The first is obvious - physically try and keep yourself in shape. Many people slip during a relationship, and get out of shape. Or fail to take care of themselves. Your mate will take note of this. A bit of maintenance goes a long way.

Next, try to be objective about your relationship, and focus on what you DO like about your mate physically. This can't stop physical attraction from fading but you'll appreciate them more.

Another part of this is much harder to change, but it helps most of these aspects. Allow her to be herself. Sounds simple, but we find ways to control, and keep a firm grip on the other person. Often, out of fear that they'll leave us. It can be a self fulfilling prophecy. If you show yourself to be confident, and have taken a great interest in her as a person, she'll find it hard to stray.

Just allow her to do things that allow her to be her. If she's a flirt, let her! If you've done what you need to do, she'll come back to you.

As far as liking goes, if you do your diligence, and take an interest in her as a person, you'll find that you have someone who will remain loyal to you, and attracted as well.

If you can find how you mesh together early on, then your attraction will probably thrive in the long run. Most relationships fail in part due to this. Many, many couples fail to reconcile differences in civil fashion. Being able to do so IS how you complement the other person. Find the opposing parts, and learn to thrive off the energy created, instead of allowing it to dissolve things!

With some hard work and changes in you focus, you can allow attraction to expand for years or even decades. Take a look at an elderly couple for proof. Focus on the good, and good luck! - 15437

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Will The Attraction Last?

By Joseph Matthews

I've been reading a lot lately about the role of attraction in our relationships. I'm sure you've been in this situation. You are dating a sizzling hot woman, things look great, and you are having fun. Then you realize, after some time, that you aren't physically attracted to her any longer and things just fall apart.

You might be asking yourself how this happens, and how you can prevent it. I'll address both of those questions.

There are several components to attraction. The one we all know is the physical side of things - how she looks, in other words. While it is what generally reels us in, it is also the first thing to fade when the loss of attraction starts. Sometimes we make matters worse by focusing on what we don't like about the person, to boot. This only makes matters worse.

For a man, I think it's hardwiring. We're born to be problem solvers. So we look at what we don't like about us and try to fix it. Unfortunately, a bit of that thinking leaks over into our relationships. It can be a bad thing, but know this - physical attraction can be resparked, and it's a wonderful thing when it does.

We'll get to that later. Let's look at the other components of attraction. The next part has to do with physical closeness. A close companion to the first part, it has to do with exciting our sense of touch.

Have you ever been with a woman who merely had to touch you to get you excited? It can be exhilarating. The touch says she wants you, is attracted to you, and later on, loves you.

It's a reassuring feeling, and serves to deepen our caring about the other person.

The next part is tricky. It has to do with our competence. In any relationship, you will have some sort of balance between the aspects each person brings forward. In general, you have people of the same "caliber" attracted to each other. It's a matter of what is important to them - intelligence, physical prowess, social skills, etc.

Take a celebrity couple, for example. They are provided the reassurance that stardom brings on a daily basis, so they don't intimidate each other, at least not on a massive scale. A person off the streets can't say the same thing, most of the time. Luckily, this is the least important and influential part of attraction.

The next part is that of mutual liking. Simply put, if they like you, and are not a needy type, odds are that you'll like them more than if the feeling wasn't reciprocated.

The last part is the complementary effect you have towards the other person. This can be confusing. Take a look at how you "complement" someone in a relationship. You might have similar likes, but you might behave in opposing manners. Or vice versa. It's how you work together as a whole. How do you mesh together?

Now that we've outlined what compromises attraction, let's look at what we can do to keep it going.

The first thing to remember is this: if it is going to fade, it will fade. That goes for either person. You can try and keep them attracted, but it might not always work.

On the physical end, there is much you can do. The first is obvious - physically try and keep yourself in shape. Many people slip during a relationship, and get out of shape. Or fail to take care of themselves. Your mate will take note of this. A bit of maintenance goes a long way.

Next, try to be objective about your relationship, and focus on what you DO like about your mate physically. This can't stop physical attraction from fading but you'll appreciate them more.

Another part of this is much harder to change, but it helps most of these aspects. Allow her to be herself. Sounds simple, but we find ways to control, and keep a firm grip on the other person. Often, out of fear that they'll leave us. It can be a self fulfilling prophecy. If you show yourself to be confident, and have taken a great interest in her as a person, she'll find it hard to stray.

Just allow her to do things that allow her to be her. If she's a flirt, let her! If you've done what you need to do, she'll come back to you.

As far as liking goes, if you do your diligence, and take an interest in her as a person, you'll find that you have someone who will remain loyal to you, and attracted as well.

If you can find how you mesh together early on, then your attraction will probably thrive in the long run. Most relationships fail in part due to this. Many, many couples fail to reconcile differences in civil fashion. Being able to do so IS how you complement the other person. Find the opposing parts, and learn to thrive off the energy created, instead of allowing it to dissolve things!

With some hard work and changes in you focus, you can allow attraction to expand for years or even decades. Take a look at an elderly couple for proof. Focus on the good, and good luck! - 15437

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Why Must I Try For A Credit Score Of 700

By Frank Froggatt

It's kind of discomfiting that to the government and other establishments we are known a just a number.The same applies whenever we go down to the bank to apply for a loan or a mortgage if you don't have a score of at least 700 then you don't have a good score, and probabilities are you will run into troubles getting your sought-after money.

But what is a credit score? Creditors use a "credit score" to ascertain your creditworthiness as established by your past history. Credit scores for the most part range from between 340 to 800 and if you score isn't at least around the 700 range you can either reckon on paying a higher rate of interest if it does get approved or if it is too low being refused entirely.

You might think that this is an unjust system but in truth it is the only viable way that a prospective lender can get a feel for who you are and if indeed you are responsible.They pretty much have you over a barrel on this one, it is either you agree to their conditions or you don't get those needed funds.

There are many Americans in the United States who possess good credit scores. The cause of these good credit scores is the basics of not over spending and paying their bill on time.

If you don't have a wonderful credit score then chances are you will need to find another way to get your bills paid and make ends meet.A good idea will be to talk to your creditor about the situation so they can come up with a payment plan so this will never appear on their permanent record. If you've had a reasonable credit score and you don't want to see it destroyed then this is probably the best decision for you.

If you are packing a lot of extra charge cards you should get rid of all of them except for one .. You should keep the one that you have had the longest as this will look good on your credit score.

One mistake some people make especially when their credit history is less than 3 years old is opening a new account even when it is not necessary. Try to use common sense when dealing with credit if you can't afford it don't get it.

If your credit score is just a few points from 700, look at the document and see if everything stated there is correct. Who knows, you might get lucky and find out that there was an error made. If you do find a mistake you must get a hold of the credit agency and let them know about it. This is called filing a dispute. Send them all of the proof of the error so that they can successfully investigate the error and get it corrected for you.

In order to get your credit score you will need to pay for it but you can get your report for free which is all you need to find out if there are any errors. Contact Equifax,Transunion, or Experian for your report, these are the 3 credit bureaus that monitor all reported credit transactions. The way that the different credit bureaus score you differs between each one but all of the information on the reports should be about the same.This changes yearly so get another in one year and compare the results versus the year before..

With the much coveted credit score of 700 or higher you most invariably qualify for the lowest interest rates available. You can use that low interest money in any way you choose be it for schooling, a mortgage, or even home improvements. Achieving this score is not an easy task, it takes dedication and hard work, you can achieve it just be wise and use good judgement.

Don't even ask for a loan if you don't already know what your score is.Being aware of your score will save you any undo embarrassment in the event of issues on your credit report. - 15437

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