<?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-5014889418614306890</id><updated>2011-04-21T20:40:22.089-07:00</updated><title type='text'>valentiksibel</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://valentiksibel.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5014889418614306890/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://valentiksibel.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5014889418614306890/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>valentiksibel</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15859695077912333429</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>124</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014889418614306890.post-4482370209277317123</id><published>2008-06-16T04:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2008-06-16T04:00:18.038-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Four Reasons to Consolidate your Student Loans On or Before July 1st 2006</title><content type='html'>By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Chris_Studer]Chris Studer Every year, student loan interest rates are reconfigured on July 1st.  In recent years, this date has come and gone with no cause for alarm, but this year is different.  As part of a plan to heal the nations $40 billion budget deficit, the Senate passed a plan to cut $12.7 billion from the federal student loan program between 2006 and 2011.  The impact on students is a drastic interest rate hike on all federal student loans including the Stafford loan, the PLUS loan, the Consolidation loan, and the Perkins loan. 1. Student loan interest rate hike &lt;br /&gt;After July 1st, the interest rate on new Federal Stafford loans will jump from a variable 4.7 percent to a fixed 6.8 percent while PLUS loans will increase from a variable 6.1 percent to a fixed 8.5 percent.  The way to avoid these skyrocketing interest rates is to lock into todays low fixed rate by consolidating your loans. 2. Last chance for in school consolidations &lt;br /&gt;Under the new legislation, students that are still in school wont be able to consolidate their loans after July 1st, 2006.  Its more important than ever for current students and those who are in their post-graduation grace period to seize this current window of opportunity to refinance and lock in the current rate before July 1st. 3. The 1st of July means the end of spousal consolidations  &lt;br /&gt;Another student loan consolidating restriction will be imposed on the spousal consolidation loan.  For years, married couples have enjoyed the simplicity and financial benefits of consolidating their student loan payments.  Married couples &lt;br /&gt;still have the chance to take advantage of this opportunity by applying for a spousal consolidation loan before July 1st. 4. Youre stuck with your lender &lt;br /&gt;Starting on July 1st, borrowers will no longer have the opportunity to consolidate existing Consolidation loans with a different lender.  Unless the current lender does not offer a consolidation loan with income sensitive repayment terms, borrowers wont have any options when it comes to shopping around more attractive offers and companies. Steps to take on or before July 1st &lt;br /&gt;If you havent already consolidated your student loans, contact a student loan consulting and refinancing lender as soon as possible.  Go online and compare various online loan companies, read up on loan terminology, use online calculators to understand your potential savings, and get in touch with a student loan consolidation expert with a list of questions. Student loan consolidation already offers a wealth of benefits, not to mention the newest benefit as a safe haven from the July 1st interest rate hikes.  Because payments are combined and spread out over a longer period of time, monthly payments are reduced, freeing up cash flow for young adults who are just beginning their careers.  Additionally, having only one open loan is more beneficial in terms of credit rating as opposed to numerous open loans that can lower an overall FICO score. Refinancing before July 1st still gives students one last chance to lock in low interest rates and take advantage of other soon-to-be cut money saving opportunities and programs. ScholarPoint Financial, Inc. is a national online consumer lending company specializing in student loans. We believe in combining state-of-the-art technology with world class service to help students and parents easily gain access to data, become informed, and enjoy the process of obtaining a college loan.  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With a wide variety of telescopes, mounts, and filters available, Meade provides options for the backyard stargazer and the serious student alike.  Which is why Meade telescopes are trusted the world over. Meade grew from very humble beginnings, with nothing but one man, a kitchen table and a 2x4 ad in Sky &amp; Telescope magazine in 1972.  At first offering nothing but a small refracting telescope, Meade discovered that the demand for quality optics and accessories was not being met by the companies who made telescopes.  So, with a new ad in the fledgling Astronomy magazine, Meade expanded their offerings and improved their designs, allowing them to stand out from the other telescopes on offer.  In fact, by paying attention to details such as spring-loaded gearboxes on the focusers and including eyepieces with wide fields of view, Meade turned itself into a name to be reckoned with. Meade telescopes continued to become more and more popular every year, thanks to their expanding offerings and commitment to quality.  In fact, by 1977, they had become so popular that they had a 6-month backlog of orders for their new line of reflecting telescopes.  But, after first offering each of their customers a refund if they desired one, they grew the business to meet the demand and delivered the orders in only three months. Finally, as Meade continued to gather more and more market share, they opened the 1980s with their line of Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.  Because Meade saw that the Schmidt-Cassgrain design could do more than other telescope designs, the engineers and designers stood up to the challenge and delivered a top-notch telescope that took this telescope design to new levels of quality. Today, there are Meade telescopes for every interest and every budget.  Whether it is an inexpensive starter telescope for someone who is just starting their nighttime explorations, a large scope for a dedicated, backyard researcher, a scope for the person who wants to travel light, or even a specialist who wants a telescope to examine sunspots, Meade has the gear that will open up a window to the stars and planets. Through the years, Meade has expanded its business and extended their product line into new areas.  In addition to Meade telescopes, there are Meade mounts, eyepieces, imagers, photographic lenses, and even binoculars and microscopes.  And, as their business moves into fresh areas, Meade puts the same stamp of quality on their new products as they have put on their stargazing equipment. From a small operation run from one mans kitchen table, Meade telescopes have set new standards of quality by paying attention to details that matter.  And by taking care of the details and taking care of their customers, Meade is the name people look for when they are looking for when they look for a telescope.  Which means that Meade telescopes are what people look through when they look toward the heavens. Telescopes HQ http://telescopeshq.com/ Your guide to telescopes from buying telescopes, how telescopes work and who invented telescopes. 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Aerobic exercise is any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously for a long period of time and is rhythmic in nature. Aerobic exercises utilize oxygen as the major fuel for sustaining activity for relatively long periods. In general, aerobic exercises are those activities that require large muscle work, elevate the heart rate to between 60 percent and 80 percent of maximal heart rate, are continuous in nature and are of 15 to 60 minutes in duration. An aerobically fit individual can work longer, more vigorously and achieve a quicker recovery at the end of the aerobic session. Aerobic exercises fall in two categories: Low to Moderate Impact aerobics - These include walking, swimming, stair climbing, step classes, light water aerobics, rowing and cross-country skiing. Nearly anyone in reasonable health can engage in some low- to moderate-impact exercise. 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Open-ended degree scholarships are useful even if you know what youd like to study, since theyre open to any academic major. Similarly, if you do know what you plan to study and dont have any plans of changing your major, you may want to research scholarship opportunities that are available specifically for your degree path. If youre studying journalism, look for a scholarship that caters to minority journalism students. Similarly, if you are pursuing a degree for law, look for opportunities that help minority law students fund their college education. There are countless opportunities available to minority college students who wish to pursue a degree in higher education. Youve been given the basics  now, its your turn to start applying for the opportunities that will best work for your educational goals! Andre Alonzo is Owner/Publisher of the Scholarship Talk. For more information about college scholarships, scholarship tips. 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As a result we have an album full of wonderful wedding photos taken by friends that really show the day for what it was  a relaxed, beautiful and happy event. Some of my wedding photos are far better than any professionally staged wedding photos could ever have been and I love them! This article was brought to you by http://www.a1-ourwedding.com where you can gather all the information you need to organize your special day. 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If you are lucky, you can extricate yourself with just a bruising of the ego, some deep but thankfully temporary heartache and a lot more cynicism coloring your views on romance. Yet there are millions of people all over the world who are blissfully in love, even after years of togetherness and despite problems both large and small. Surely it can't all be due to luck. So how do they do it? The answer seems obvious - if you want to be in a lasting relationship with a man who will be your best friend, your succour in times of trouble, someone who will accept you as you are and who will help you achieve your full potential, then you must choose the man who has the qualities that you are looking for. Too often, a woman rushes into romance and realizes too late that love has blinded her to traits in the man that she would normally avoid. It is important to analyze the reason you feel ready to settle down as this will color your actions and if the motivation is wrong, it can make you vulnerable and prone to making the wrong choice. Once you have clarified your motives in your mind, it is time to make a checklist of what to look out for in the man of your dreams. 1) Expression of Temper - The key word here is not temper but how it is expressed. Anger is not a bad thing per se; for example, it can motivate one to change things for the better. But if the man in your life has trouble expressing his anger in an appropriate manner, then you have to watch out. Passive anger is manifested either by giving you the cold shoulder treatment, by belittling you or making sniping remarks about you in front of others especially when you can't or don't want to retaliate, being sarcastic and passing it off as a joke if you ask him what he meant by the remark, withholding praise or congratulations when you deserve it - in short, trying to undermine your confidence without raising his voice or hand. Men who express their temper in an aggressive manner are harder to predict. There are some who start by throwing a plate or two and wind up beating their wife or girlfriend on a regular basis. There are others who get into arguments or fights, punch the wall, kick the table but would never think of doing the same to a woman. Some men are fine till they have the first drink past their tolerance level, then the brooding begins, accusations flow and before you know it, he's abusing you, either verbally, physically or both. 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For the most part, your close friends want only what is best for you. They know you well and they can be a lot more objective than you. So instead of feeling insulted or getting angry, allow them to have their say. Listen intently and take their views seriously - after all, this is what friends do, look out for each other. Weigh the pros and cons of alienating those on whose support you have relied in the past and might have need of in the future. If they have strong enough qualms about your relationship that they are willing to risk their friendship to tell you about how they feel, perhaps you should take heed of their advice. 4) Rigidity and Control - Do you find that although he seems to listen to your suggestions on matters important to both of you, most things get done the way your boyfriend /partner wants? So much so that after a time, you stop offering your input and just go along with whatever he decides. The reaction to your standing firm is so negative that you feel it is not worth fighting for. Do you find that you seem to spend less and less time with your family and friends and that your social circle seems to be getting smaller and smaller? When you both first decided to be a couple, it was flattering to have him want you all for himself. But time goes by and what seemed romantic then, now feels stifling. When you suggest that it might be a good idea to spend time with others, does he get upset, annoyed, accusatory or suspicious? Does he want to know your whereabouts or constantly call you? These are the acts of a man both possessive and insecure, who needs to always control you. Ask yourself if this is how you want to live your life. 5) Taking Responsibility - A mature individual has no problem admitting to his/her mistakes. When you find that your man is constantly making excuses, refusing to take responsibility for his actions or blaming others for his lack of success, you can be pretty sure that soon he will be laying all his failures at your feet. In a relationship of any duration, there are bound to be times when one does something that the other doesn't like or is hurt by. If sincere apologies are tendered and accepted, the rift is healed and the bond can get even stronger. However, if the apology is self serving or forgiveness is withheld, it shows a lack of generosity of spirit that does not bode well for the relationship. 6) Your Gut Instinct - A well adjusted and confident woman can easily spot a man who does not seem to fit his public persona. Her gut instinct would tell her to avoid him and she should follow her instinct. Never be under the illusion that he is misunderstood or that he can be changed by the love of a strong and caring woman - namely you. No one can make another person change; that has to be a voluntary decision. If at anytime you feel that the relationship is not turning out the way you hoped it would, then you should think hard and decide whether you would be better off if you left now before you commit yourself further. In the end, it really is not very complicated if you keep in mind that for a relationship to develop into a loving one, there has to be a concerted effort on both sides to bring out the best in each other, to respect and cherish each other's individuality and most importantly to give each other the space to grow. Ask yourself this, "I love him, but do I really like him"? I think Ella Wheeler Wilcox says it best - " All love that has not friendship for its base, is like a mansion built upon the sand." If you are worried that your relationship with your husband/partner has hit a rough patch or is not as romantic as it used to be, RELAX. 97 Steps to A Happy Relationship will help with tips on how to start improving your marriage &amp; spicing up your relationships. 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So if you've recently added roses to your garden, you will find that you're already many of the required tasks to keep them healthy and flourishing.  Still, there are some particularly things that need to give your roses the proper care and attention they need.  Here are some tips to remember when maintaining and cultivating your rose garden. When you're first planting out your rose garden, make sure you allow plenty of room between the rose bushes.  Leave at least eighteen inches between standard garden varieties, up to thirty inches between bushes, and as much as eight to twelve feet between climbing roses.  Miniature roses aren't as fussy, and can be planted as close as twelve inches apart.  If your roses are smothered and competing for the available food and water, they won't thrive and reward you for your effort. It's important to give your rose garden plenty of water.  Roses are very thirsty flowers, and it's important to make sure you always saturate your roses when watering.  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But deciding what type of rc helicopter to buy should take a little of your time and careful evaluation of things. In this article, you will be provided with the reasons as to why you should buy an electric rc helicopter. This does not mean though that it disregards the gas powered rcs. Reason #1: Cost An average electric helicopter would cost at around $200. Compare that to gas rc helicopter that would sometimes costs for about $1000. Electric helicopter is cheap. And as the construction gets simpler, the cost gets lower. Reason #2: Silent You have reasons to hate other types of rc helicopter. Tiny helicopter engine creates noise that is more annoying than a 15-year old car. Imagine your neighbor is flying a noisy helicopter right outside your window at 3pm. With electric helicopter, the owner will never have to worry about the neighbors and never have to consider going to an open space just to be able to fly the helicopter. The electric will let you play with it anywhere, anytime. Reason #3: Easy to fly Since it is powered by electricity from the battery, you dont have to worry about putting fuel and starting an engine. Just switch the thing on and it will fly at your will. This is very ideal if you are only beginning to start the hobby. What could be more frustrating than buying rc helicopter without any idea how to get it off the ground even after reading the manual? This is why it is best to start from an electric helicopter before moving one step higher to a more serious gas rc helicopter. Reason #4: Easy to maintain With no engine and less moving parts that equate to less mechanical parts, you dont have to worry about malfunctions caused by busted engine or overhead due to incompatible parts. An electric helicopter is powered by battery that only requires wire to connect with the electric engine that is connected to the rotor. Any malfunction then would only mean replacing one of the simple parts. Reason #5: Battery Rechargeable After you have drained the battery of your electric helicopter, you simply plug it in an electric socket and with for it to recharge again. You can play it over and over again as long as you have the supply of electricity at home. This content is provided by Low Jeremy and may be used only in its entirety with all links included. 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Richardson Location location location! First find your fish; they may be indicated by other anglers catching fish, or come from where you caught previously. Past years records of hotspots and over - wintering areas can be very useful. But these can vary according to a seasons dominant prevailing winds directions and temperatures. Also fishing pressure, food availability, changes in the lake bed caused by moving / feeding carp, other fish present, e.g.; big over - wintering catfish etc can alter holding areas! Snags in the water like fallen trees, rocks etc, silt beds, gravel bars, old water lily beds, dying weed beds, water inflows, overhanging trees / bushes can all hold fish and all are worth a try. Also investigate cut  away banks, undercut margins, shallow margins in shade or sun where rolling / bubbling fish may be observed, in Winter on the end of a warmer wind or the back of a Northerly wind, reed beds, underwater humps, troughs, food traps along the prevailing winds lanes, dips, smooth hard areas may well indicate a feeding area as will old silted up areas / bloodworm beds that produced fish previously in warmer times of the year.. Try places where there are sudden changes of depth as many harbour attractive natural food. Especially gravel slopes, mud humps and ledges around islands, and at the edge of weed beds. Casting around to find underwater debris and old dying weed can help locate fish too as these areas harbour natural food. Finding the Study at quiet or under fished areas, and for the biggest fish  most often theyre caught in the areas where most bait goes into a lake (I know Dave Lane would agree concerning his UK fifties!!! etc.. Often in winter carp can be located in maybe 1, 2 or just 3 areas of a lake and will be shoaled up tightly together. Casting all around the lake with a small lead and braided line methodically until you feel bumps as you wind in (that are not there next cast) could be fish! Moving your hook baits every hour may be productive as you may find this roving approach lands right next to a fish or disturbs them into fresh activity / or hearing your bait land and investigate out of curiosity. Some say use smaller baits on the hook in winter, and I agree here. Ive had more takes on these and I use small baits in P.V.A bags or on stringers, especially using pastes and par - boiled baits mixed with quick dissolving bait / fishmeal pellets. Bites in Winter can be very deceiving indeed and your indicators should ideally be set to maximum vibration / sensitivity as often just one or two bleeps could be a hooked fish spinning or shaking its head trying to spit the hook while just sitting in the water static without running.  Rod knocks can really produce carp that were perhaps only lightly hooked; Try quickly twitching your rig with a swift pull on your line by hand to hook the fish! I have found that the old traditional ground bait composed of broken up stale loaves  with loads of extra highly attractive additives and extracts, like those containing alkaloid substances you would use in your boilie base mixes work very well. This form of ground bait is not used so often these days in the UK. Added live food like maggots / worms bring much needed activity to the mix, and often will attract other species to feed first which stimulates the carp to follow just in time to polish off your hook bait! On that note using a plastic feeder cage lead wrapped in fast dissolving / breaking down ground bait as in the popular method is a great way to build  up and feed your swim with fast acting attractors importantly, without feeding up the fish! This so often can produce smaller fish too, e.g., using artificial maggots or sweet corn on the hook, but I was at Rainbow lake in France when Martin Locke boss of Solar caught his very first 60 pound carp on the method. Find your fish and give them some bait! While fishing ideally use quantities of fast dissolving baits that can really turn the fish onto feeding without filling them up or suppressing their appetite! A period of pre-baiting quantities either while fishing, or introducing bait into areas where warmer winds drive into or afternoon sun can heat up, not fished at the time, or while not fishing. Or any area that potentially could hold or be a feeding area or a safety area where fish may move to de - leach themselves or bask in top water levels as sunshine hits the water, or in / adjacent to snags etc; I remember one winter finding fish literally stacked-up tightly together in a depression within an extensive weed bed of dead Canadian pond weed. at Shotgate reservoir, Essex 1984.) These fish were very easy to catch for a half  hour period each day and this time was like clockwork for a period of about 3 weeks in December. Each day the feeding time changed by about 10 minutes so it could be charted and kick-off could be predicted extremely precisely. It was exceptionally fruitful and exciting fishing and I kept the action going by using lots of basic, simple small roughly chopped par-boiled and paste balls; yeast based milk protein baits with added coffee and chocolate drink powders. (For extra attractive alkaloid content  theyre addictive!) I also added Ultra Spice and Chocolate Malt flavours at 4 millilitres of each per pound of dry mix. I also a liquid protein source additive (Rod Hutchinsons Regular Sense Appeal at about 60 millilitres per pound of bait. And I used this in dips too)  awesome stuff. Carp stimulating alkaloids are excellent when used in winter baits especially! For example betaine / betaine hydrochloride, and others e.g., as found in coffee, corn steep liquor, molasses, black pepper, cayenne / chilli peppers, etc, and similar compounds such as in hempseed. Fish pulling methods to trigger fish feeding: Try using dissolving baits, Poly Vinyl Alcohol (water soluble) stringers with baits on or P.V.A bags. These are excellent for delivery of larger quantities of bait, maggots and even oil based liquid attractors into your swim, or even fine ground bait or pellets etc. Add some natural butyric acid to boost your winter baits: For great added attraction, simply add finely grated parmesan or blue cheese. These baits have been proven fish catchers for years; its their butyric acid content, quite apart from their fat / protein / salt / taste enhancing properties! Id like fastest to digest bait possible please! Why we dont use beef for carp baits much! (Its not just cost) And use quality fish / milk proteins instead! The time taken to digest food and the negative energy expenditure cost of digestion of beef  in contrast to fish, turkey or chicken partly demonstrates how fish nutritional bait requirements need careful consideration, especially in cold water / slow metabolic and digestive rate conditions. As a personal example  you remember that constipated / full feeling after a large beef meal dont you? (You dont fancy much to eat afterwards!) Ideally use the most easily digested baits / fastest dissolving baits / free bait: &lt;br /&gt;For the most winter takes. NB: Natural baits like maggots are ideal, being already mostly liquids! Highlight your baits in winter: With high visibility Day - Glow powdered dyes in your baits (edible ones only!) Popular examples are white, yellow, orange, pink and red. Charging  up the new artificial plastic baits e.g., shaped like sweet corn with ultraviolet light makes these baits actually glow in the dark! They do seem to make some difference to action in low light conditions, but work well during daylight hours too and can be used on a hair in conjunction with your boilie bait! Similar style luminous plastic pop-ups, in conjunction with balanced and over - weighted boilie baits, can produce extra takes too. Natural baits and traditional baits: E.g., utilising the effectiveness of frozen bloodworm in a feeder and using artificial blood worm on the hook, and ground bait to really get takes when its really cold and carp seem to have turned right off and hibernated! e.g., bagging up flavoured maggots etc to build up a swim  pre-empting known feeding times in winter to prepare the swim in advance.  E.g, with feeding triggers soaks / dips, e.g. luncheon meat and spice oils / aniseed oil, e.g., flavoured worms, maggots with Tutti Fruity or Scopex flavours or Robin Red liquid additive etc. Use maximum attraction, high leak off soluble pastes: For feeding the swim and moulding on the hook / or hook baits e.g., milk proteins, bird foods, high protein fishmeal e.g., shrimp, krill meal / shellfish meals / corn steep meal etc. Try adding extra high levels of attractors for extra pulling power, e.g.; green lip mussel extract (betaine source), squid extract (taurine amino acid source), kelp powder (highly pungent plus packed with attractive minerals etc), corn steep liquor (Betaine source), various milk powders and extractions (attractive water clouding effects, taste /smell; milk sugars, fats, free and whole proteins, etc.) Or perhaps address extra flavours / attractors to your swim using dissolving pellets soaked in attractors with the advantage of not feeding the fish as you would with whole boilies. Flavours: Take into account that solubility of flavours is lowered in colder water. So try over flavouring your baits. For example by including raised levels of liquidised liver, or pre - digested liver powder, or yeast extracts, for extra pungent pulling power and freely soluble proteins for better attraction. Adding taste enhancers promote more intensive feeding and alter the bait taste profile. Yeast extract or grated parmesan cheese contain a very carp attractive amino acid. Spices, sugar, salt all add different bait benefits. Really take advantage of amino acids bait glugs, dips etc. Add lobster extract liquid to add a different alkaloid (betaine) source, by pre-freezing your baits in it! The advantages of using sweeteners: Scientifically it has been proven that when provided with two identical fully balanced foods but one is sweetened, carp will prefer the sweetened one! Carp love them! Sweeteners can vary from artificial ones like aspartame to natural fruit sugars like fructose, and from liquorice extract to talin (an exceptionally sweet bark extract), to molasses (a great nutritional betaine source.) Palatability is a critical factor in carp baits  why do you think tinned and pre-packed food producers put so much sugar, salt and taste enhancers in. They even add sugar and salt to the brand new genetically modified super sweet sweet corn in the cans. Sugar is addictive incidentally! And salt is vital to carp nutrition and balanced physiological health Using single hook baits: Carp seriously know their aquatic environment and if anything happens or changes they are very quickly aware of it. Putting single highly flavoured / coloured baits out to perhaps known feeding / holding spots is a productive method at times, especially if fish are wise to beds of bait and may feed on hook baits more confidently sometimes when they are solitary ones with no free offerings nearby. Fishing upper water levels: Very often anglers blank and dont catch fish, even though they may see the odd carp roll in their swim while fishing. This could be they are fishing hard on the bottom, where perhaps the fish find it uncomfortable to feed; perhaps water temperatures / water oxygen content / water PH is not quite right for carp to feed there at that time. However, often carp will sit suspended in the mid to upper layers of the water where its more comfortable for them. Float fishing can work here or try Zig  rigs; these are long hook links with buoyant baits on the hook used to intercept those mid water carp  it can really work! Using P.V.A bags / stringers paste / boilies mixed: How about trying milk powder and powdered flavours with sugars in P.V.A bags along with your favourite bag mix. Try coffee powders, cocoa powder, or perhaps raw cane molasses for a different effect. There are so many alternative attractors available which can be more effective as the fish may feed more confidently on new ones they have not been caught on yet! Always buying those fishing shop baits can lead to a reduction in your catches! Advantages of using ingredients and attractors that promote a feeling of well-being and health in carp: Put ingredients in your baits that help the carp and theyll reward you by liking your bait more! Such effects could include: thinning their blood, helping them break down glycogen in the liver faster, or speeding up digestion, improving effective assimilation of food, cleaning the carps blood, stimulating the nervous system, stimulating the immune system, triggering digestive processes in / around the carps digestive tract, giving carp an immediate high by using Opiate Alkaloids e.g., in wheat and milk Avoid using eggs in winter: Because of digestive inhibitory factors in egg white there are great alternative chemical and physical binders that are far better for beneficial fast digestion. Add Lecithins: To baits for cold water conditions e.g., under 10 degrees Celsius. These help make fats water soluble and available as energy to carp. Once inside carp these have more scientific nutritional and health benefits too Using homemade Paste hook baits and adding pre - digested proteins: In added layers around your par  boiled hook baits, or normal boiled hook baits for amazing carp attraction. Neutral baits: Baits made with the minimum ingredients that have ever been tested or eaten before by carp. Try to create a carp friendly safe bait with minimum danger reference points regarding over-used ingredients flavours and attractors  the aim is to be original and different to fool those angler trained carp! Changing and manipulating carps usual sensory danger reference points: Regarding your baits, rigs, hooks, leads, lines, baiting patterns, attractors, bait ingredients used, and excluding carp the maximum number of danger signs from baits, rigs, hooks. Herbs are great in carp baits: They especially aid digestion and affect the beneficial physiological and stimulatory systems and processes in fish. Good examples are fenugreek, Dill, Basil, ginger, garlic, onion, etc. Winter spices: Use them raw in P.V.A bags; Curry powders are natures digestive stimulators! Look at the ingredients in curry powder and discover the richness of these amazing extracts and powders. These promote that familiar just one more please syndrome (alkaloids do this  think nicotine!) This effect can over - ride the Im full up now brain signals to the digestive system; to produce you more carp takes! Creating an exceptionally carp - attractive salt hot spot: Really pull in the carp by using high levels of mineral rich sea salt in your free baits / ground baits for freely released, highly attractive mineral salts into the water around your baits. (Many minerals are essential in carp diet) The importance of maximising the use of pre - digested whole protein foods and meals in your baits: For optimum nutrition in cold water and fantastic attraction, the properties of these carp foods that release those extra soluble free amino acids are fantastic carp catchers. Maximise the curiosity value factor of carp behaviour: Use mud or soil, fine ground bait and frozen bloodworm, to cloud up the water to produce so called slop ground baits. Try crushed cooked fermented mixed seeds for maximum clouding and attraction effect for prolonged intensive feeding. Optimise highly coloured boilies by mixing colours / even types of boilie base mixes with different colours to make your feeding area a bit different! Using instant baits for opportunistic carp: Most carp can live on natural food and low protein baits without affecting fish health and fishing results too much short term. But you may need to keep ahead of carps danger recognition by association with getting caught on them on pressured waters. Constantly change the flavour or attractors you use, in your low protein baits and stay ahead of the fish!) Of course on a small fish water / hungry water or water where fish feed throughout Winter - time then these cheaper plentiful baits will be part of the carps  staple diet and will be taken habitually anyway. Over - flavoured or over loaded-attractor boilies: E.g., (Using double the recommended flavour levels.) Cheap low protein baits such as the semolina and soya flour based ones, (some with added fishmeal or bird foods, are excellent winter baits.  Attractor baits that fit into this category mainly exploit one or two facets of carp attraction involving flavour smell or bait PH. Some baits may have added attraction e.g., betaine source like corn steep liquor as an added food source signal,; so fooling the fish that their nutritional reward for eating this bait will be greater. Fishing by Stealth with float fishing tactics in marginal areas, snags or tricky areas where static conventional rods behind alarms and conventional line angles are a barrier to success: Stalking improves chances by you actually finding fish, finding fish holding features, and actively feeding fish you may have missed! It takes advantage of a more quieter, subtle fishing approach which also avoids those nasty dangerous tell - tale lines running through your swim at the usual angles to fishing spots. (Those pesky carp can turn up in the most surprising places in winter  e.g., in 1 foot deep margins and mid - water over the lakes deepest hole for example. Your carp may not be feeding, but at least youve located fish! I once found a common carp of around 20 pounds in weight, only a foot away from the grassy bank, one sunny afternoon. When I tested the fishs awareness reactions, I was very surprised to find I was able to literally lift it right out of the water and onto the grassy bank! Whereupon I replaced it gently back and it slowly swam away! It was an extremely cold January and the water iced over most nights. Using double, treble, sliding hairs, sliding rigs, or long length lead back stops to trip  up slow moving wary carp in Winter : Using different types of baits on different hairs, using multiple tiny baits on multiple hairs. These are two methods many anglers forget when times get tough, and fish are more picky about the baits they sample confidently. Should you use shorter or longer hooklengths and hairs in winter? Each and every design has their day, taking into account different types of feeding activity / physical conditions. For example when fishing in silt, bottom debris, old weed, over hard gravel, etc. Adjusting baits of different density, attractor types and rates of leak-off, weights of leads, hook sizes, hair lengths, vary the way the bait and rig move in water. Also vary different bait shapes sizes and bait buoyancies. All these things can change a blank day into a very memorable red letter day even when snow thick on the ground and your only warmth comes from the whiskey in your coffee flask!!! Tight lines! The author Tim Richardson, is a leading big fish UK angler and EXPERT BAIT MAKING GURU. His ebook / book: "Big carp bait secrets!" Is the most complete bait making resource book and ebook for anyone making bait whether a beginner or experienced angler. Even the British Carp Study Group secretary, Nick Buss owns a copy for quick reference! To find 'the bait making bible' go to: http://www.baitbigfish.com or contact Tim Richardson:  info@baitbigfish.com He will be pleased to help you with any questions you may have! 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Adam, Cherry Blossom, Iris and Herringbone, Sierra&lt;br /&gt;(Pinwheel), and Windsor make up some of the most popular&lt;br /&gt;and now-sought-after patterns produced by the Jeanette&lt;br /&gt;Glass Company from 1928 through the 1970s. From 1932 to&lt;br /&gt;1942, Federal created such designs as the Sharon (Cabbage&lt;br /&gt;Rose), Rosemary (Dutch Rose), Madrid, and Columbia that&lt;br /&gt;fetch top-market prices today. Anchor Hocking came into being when Anchor Cap and Closure&lt;br /&gt;merged with Hocking Glass in 1937, so when you see&lt;br /&gt;Hocking and Anchor Hocking you know you are looking at&lt;br /&gt;pre- and post-1937 pieces, respectively. Some of the&lt;br /&gt;patterns considered highly collectible today from Hocking&lt;br /&gt;include Coronation (banded rib), Fortune, Old Caf,&lt;br /&gt;Princess, and Waterford. Anchor Hocking created such&lt;br /&gt;well-loved designs as the Manhattan (horizontal ribbed)&lt;br /&gt;design along with the Oyster and Pearl pattern. Hazel-Atlas Glass Company introduced Florentine #2 (Poppy),&lt;br /&gt;Hairpin (Newport) and Moderntone, while MacBeth Evans&lt;br /&gt;brought American Sweetheart and Petalware onto the market. These patterns touch on only a few of the most popular and&lt;br /&gt;sought after patterns that todays collectors seek  many&lt;br /&gt;more exist from these and other glass manufacturers to&lt;br /&gt;entice and fascinate avid Depression glass aficionados the&lt;br /&gt;world over. Many of the glass companies  at least those that survived&lt;br /&gt;the Great Depression  maintain museums in which interested&lt;br /&gt;parties can learn much more about Depression glass and the&lt;br /&gt;businesses that supplied it. Credit must be given to these&lt;br /&gt;glass manufacturers for providing something simple and&lt;br /&gt;low-priced yet delightfully appealing to a grateful public&lt;br /&gt;at a time when such items were few and far between. So when you admire a piece of Depression glass, theres a&lt;br /&gt;good chance that very same piece may have uplifted a family&lt;br /&gt;in what was an otherwise bleak time. And now youll know &lt;br /&gt;when you see this prettily colored or clear and patterned &lt;br /&gt;glass, that its much more than just another pretty face! Until next time, Murray Hughes  &lt;br /&gt;http://www.DepressionGlassSecrets.com http://www.depressionglasssecrets.com/DPweb-articles/depression-glass-companies.html If you enjoyed this article by Murray Hughes, then visit &lt;br /&gt;Depression Glass History now and enroll&lt;br /&gt;in the free Depression Glass course "The 5 Essential Steps&lt;br /&gt;To Becoming A Depression Glass Collector". 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In 2005, the average age was rather at 8,1 years according to a previous study of this firm of analysis. If television and the computers are the first gadgets which the young people use (towards 4 or 5 years), the last are the satellite radios and the portable readers of numerical music, around 9 years. The devices mentioned most as being bought during the past year are cell phones, digital cameras and PDMPs.  Some newer technologies such as TV-to-computer video devices and satellite radios, and some older devices such as film cameras and karaoke systems, record low levels of household purchasing The children are attracted by the most recent gadgets and most powerful, like are their parents, estimates Anita Frazier, analyst at NPD. They are not afraid of technology, and adopt it easily, without brass band. The children prefer however the gadgets which are intended to them, like the numerical cameras for children. They use these younger products and more frequently, according to the study of NPD, carried out on line with parents of old children from 4 to 14 years. To provide to take part in this study,As observed in the prior 2005 and 2006 studies, kids versions of all electronic products show strong performance vis--vis their adult counterparts.  According to the report, children are using kids versions at a younger age and more frequently.  However, with the exception of video games, the adult versions of electronics show higher penetration than do the childrens version of the same product. Though a majority of parents indicate they would be interested in a branded kids version of an electronic device, the level of interest has declinedfrom 83 percent in 2006 to 74 percent in 2007. the children were to use at least a technological gadget, which should cause to underestimate the average age to which the children use technology, since all those which do not use any are not entered. The tendency downwards, observed by NPD during three last years, should not however not be affected by this doubtful methodology. Source- The NPD Group, Inc. 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This works well, although can be problematic if you do not set up the way you do business and maintain the schedule properly in advance. But one new comer to the industry writes to ask me a question on the business model and this type of potential customer. Here is the question that our business analyst and future mobile oil change entrepreneur asks; "One thing I can certainly state is that...you or none of your competitors have gone after the nickel and dime biz by concentrating on the large employer populations??  Both here in Ohio and my son out in Las Vegas find that such ops. do not target John &amp; Jane Doe's cars while at work for servicing...why is that?  Cost prohibitive...liability lack of employer interest?  Hell, I'd sell the ownership on packaging the service as a Benefit...and under WE care about our employees" Incorrect, as indeed there is much competition in mobile change business at Corporate Offices. Additionally having started OilChangeGuys.com, I understand the nickel and dime business at corporate office parks and corporations better than anyone else on the planet and that is not ego talking. There are many reasons why oil changes at big Corporations can be problematic, too many to list here, but our business analyst questioners approach in selling packaging, bundling and marketing as an Amenity like "Standard Parking" is wise. Indeed, that is something we have found positive for Corporations for on-site vehicle washing, auto detailing and Midas Muffler and other companies have also tapped into with their franchisees and networks. Yes, I agree on that. And as far as nickle and dime, I have no problems collecting $1 from 100 rather than $100 from one, with a potential to lose the one and your basket of eggs to boot. Consider all this in 2006. "Lance Winslow" - Online Think Tank forum board. 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Car loans offered by lenders are quite expensive in terms of the interest rate and the repayment period is generally shorter. Some market research will provide you gain enough information that can help you avoid extra expenditure. Market research also reveals that Personal Car Loans may be the best option for purchasing your dream car. All borrowers look for loans having low interest rate. Personal car loans provide loans at lower interest rate. Whether you are a homeowner or a tenant, you can definitely go for personal car loans. Personal car loans are of two types i.e., secured and unsecured. For a homeowner, secured personal car loans are the best option. Such loans are taken against collateral. Borrowers need to pledge their property against the loan amount. Secured personal car loans provide loans at cheap interest rate. Unsecured [http://www.apply-4-personal-loans.co.uk/personal-car-loan.htm]Personal Car Loan does not require any collateral. Though interest rate is quite high as compared to secured personal car loans, loan processing is very fast. Borrowers dont have any risk in such type of loans. However, if the borrower does not repay the loan amount on time, lender may take legal actions against him. Another advantage of personal car loans is that, even if you have a bad credit record, you are also eligible for such loans. Bad credit record is a common practice these days and therefore lenders willingly provide such loans. When you have personal car loans with you, why are you delaying the purchase? Drive your dream now!! About The Author: The author is a business writer specializing in finance and credit products and has written authoritative articles on the finance industry. He has done his masters in Business Administration and is currently assisting Apply-4-Personal-Loans as a finance specialist. 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If they see something that they like then chances are they will send her email. Unless of course they know what they are doing in which case they will actually read her profile and if she still captures his attention he will send her an email based on her profile. Women for the most part do it the same way except without sending the email unless it is extremely well written for her. One simple way to attract women online is to change your profile's primary picture every week. What this does is two things; It gives women you are communicating with and women who have put you in their favorites list something new and fresh to look at.It gives women who weren't that impressed with last week's photo a new opportunity to find your photo attractive.Lets face it all photos aren't created equal and many times it simply comes down to how a person is looking at the picture. What's a great picture for you might be alright to me and vice versa even when looking at the same person. When you change your primary photo every week, women can't help but to look at it as a new photo and new profile that you have. Another thing to remember about your primary photo is never ever put a picture of you shirtless as your primary photo, no matter how incredible your physique. When a man or a woman has a shirtless or very revealing primary photo it tells the world that you are a helpless and insecure human being that believes all you have to offer is your body. Now, for women this can work because lets face it for a lot of men looks is 90% of the equation, so even if she offers you nothing else you are still looking at an A-. However, for men this rarely works because not too many women find insecure and helpless attractive long or short term. Bottom line is the more you change your primary photo online the more opportunities you will create for yourself to attract women online. Teddy Shabba is a Dating Coach for Men and creator of Dating Advice and Tips for Men  which provides an abundance of information for men on dating and more. If you would like more information on how to attract, seduce and meet women sign up for the Teddy Shabba Dating Advice Newsletter for Men today. 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Emu oil still plays an important role to nourish human skin. It is very useful oil specially used for sensitive skin. Emu bird is very majestic bird in nature and it was really respected by the aboriginal people in ancient Australia.  It is used to cure some skin related problem like eczema, psoriasis, dryness, and wrinkles. Emu Oil is very soothing in nature and can Emu oil lotion can really heal and cure the skin problem with its excellent soothing and healing power. Human skin is able to absorb Emu oil lotion quickly than any other type of lotion and work as wonders. Its main reason is Emu oil lotion is almost same in chemical composition like human skin. Emu oil lotion penetrates the human skin very quickly and brings quick relief from dryness, itching and wrinkle.  It is a complete organic solution to any type of skin problem. In present day, maximum number of people prefers to make homemade Emu oil lotion to solve skin problem. Emu oil is also used to cure arthritis. A homemade process of making Emu oil arthritis rub is explained below: Ingredients: - One part beeswax  &lt;br /&gt;- Two part butter (cocoa preferred)  &lt;br /&gt;- One-half part shea butter  &lt;br /&gt;- One half parts safflower grown with out pesticides   &lt;br /&gt;- Two parts jojoba oil  &lt;br /&gt;- One part Emu oil (this is must)  &lt;br /&gt;- Two capsule of evening primrose oil  &lt;br /&gt;- A Vitamin E capsule  &lt;br /&gt;- Drop of sandalwood  &lt;br /&gt;- Drop of patchouli It is always advised a little bit of Emu oil and it must be mixed with jojoba oil. This homemade lotion is very useful in case of arthritis and to be rubbed thoroughly in the affected areas. 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Well, maybe a slight exaggeration but here was a situation I had not been in for some time. The freezer had broken down and the dilemma I faced was  a speedy solution was necessary BUT I did not know anybody who repairs freezers. For the first time in some years I nearly reached for the Yellow Pages  a pristine copy that never sees the light of day  but sense prevailed and I consulted my wife. She rang her friend who works in a local hospital. They have an internal communication system for the employees to ask questions or post messages and within 30 minutes we had the choice of three prospective service engineers and one name had been suggested by three separate people. The choice was simple and  yes Mr Freezerman turned up and was superb! The point is that we prefer to buy from traders who have been recommended and preferably from people we know and trust. Business networking is all about trying to address this situation by ensuring that business owners meet each other frequently and build relationships and trust first, long before any deals are struck. Networking is fast becoming the primary way of sourcing new business, but and this is a big BUT  you have to go about networking with the right attitude or it will not work for you. I have been a member of BNI (Business Networking International) for nearly three years and know first hand that it can work for you as I have had many thousands of pounds worth of business as a direct result of being a member. And yet I did not get one meaningful referral for the first few months and was about to give it up as a bad job. I have also seen many new members give up in the early days saying it wasnt for them. The thing is that we were all making the same fundamental mistake  we were too concerned with what was in it for us  and not thinking how can we help our fellow members. The strapline of BNI is givers gain and the moment I adopted that as my focus everything changed. If I give business to you will want to give me business to me is the message, but the emphasis is on the giving. Referrals are the currency and actively seeking help and support for fellow members becomes second nature after a time. Its simple - it works. Now, BNI is not for everyone and I can understand some of the reasons. The procedures are quite rigid and attendance and time keeping are essential. How many times have I heard new members say it is like being back at school. The vast majority though accept and understand why this disciplined approach works. A newer breed of virtual networking is emerging on the Internet and although there are quite a few large networks, Ecademy is emerging as one of the best business to business websites. It is even more important that the right attitude and approach is adopted if you want to achieve anything for your business through using Ecademy. Ecademy members are encouraged to put 50 keywords describing themselves, write a profile and to submit a photo. The mistake many make when they first join is to use their keywords and profile simply as an advert for their business. The successful networkers have interesting profiles about themselves, their interests, travels, family and amusing anecdotes. Are they missing out by not pushing their business interests? Not a bit of it as there is a link to their website  what is the point of another sales pitch. People buy from people they like and trust and the social side of the Ecademy is the important additional ingredient on offer. Within Ecademy there are hundreds of special interest clubs and regionally based groups that give the opportunity for physical meetings to be arranged. It is incredible to be able to go to a meeting with people that you already know a great deal about before you actually meet them. It all leads to a much more honest and open relationship from the off. I cant see how the Yellow Pages can survive in the long run. Give me referred, trusted traders any day. Networking rules  and works. 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However, by becoming creative and resourceful, obtaining a bad credit loan for business purposes is definitely possible. - Refinance your home for cash out, or consider a home equity loan.&lt;br /&gt;Most commonly, and probably most easily obtained, a bad credit loan for business purposes can be approved for someone with credit that's not ideal if they are property owners. According to Targetwoman.com, approximately 20 percent of all adults are not able to get a conventional mortgage due to their poor credit rating. If you're one of these individuals, you're not alone. Don't feel completely embarrassed about it, but rather, be aware of it, and search for loan sources that specialize in bad credit loans. Use your home ownership status to your advantage. You'll pay a higher interest rate, but by refinancing your home and getting back on track, you'll have the opportunity to repair your credit by making your payments on time, thus rebuilding your credit and allowing yourself the opportunity to refinance again down the road at a lower interest rate. - Apply for a collateral loan.&lt;br /&gt;Bad credit loans normally require some type of collateral, reassuring the lender that in the event that the loan is not repaid, they won't lose all of the money they loaned. Collateral also puts stress on you to pay your loan payments on time, or risk losing the item(s) that you used for collateral. Signature loans are virtually impossible in which to be approved if your credit is poor. However, a bad credit loan can be obtained by using items for collateral, such as snowmobiles, ATVs, boats, cars, trucks, motorcycles, artwork, or other appraisable items or items in which a fair market value can be given. Obviously, because the value of these items is not as great as for a home, the loan value will be less. However, a small loan can help get your business ideas off the ground, and will allow you the opportunity to rebuild your credit so that future loans will be more easily obtained. As with mortgages, though, search for a lender specializing in bad credit loans. - Ask a friend or relative to cosign on a loan.&lt;br /&gt;If your credit is poor and you don't have collateral and you don't own a home, options are not as widely available for bad credit loans. However, if you have a friend or relative that trusts you to repay the loan, another option is to consider asking that person to cosign the loan for you. By cosigning, that person is ensuring the lender that if you are unable to pay the loan yourself, the other person will take over the payments for you. While this offers the lender stability and more of a guarantee that the loan will indeed be repaid in the event that you're not able to keep up the payments, approach this option cautiously. This type of bad credit loan will not work for everyone. In the event that you do not repay the loan, it can ruin a friendship or a relationship with the relative who cosigned on the bad credit loan. - Seek a business investor.&lt;br /&gt;A business investor can often be a good way to bring money into a business as a type of or alternative to a bad credit loan. The money can be brought into the business as a bad credit loan, to be repaid in a given amount of time, or it can allow the investor to obtain partial ownership of the business. Normally, investors are looking to invest large sums into the business to obtain a high return. Developing a business proposal for an investor is usually necessary, but the rewards can be great in certain situations. As with any type of loan, do your homework before applying for a bad credit loan. Consider all options that are available to you, and choose the option that best suits your situation and your business. Rebecca Game is the founder of Digital Women , an online community for women in business. A 30 year entrepreneur and dedicated to helping other women obtain business loans. 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A warm, strong bond can enrich the lives of both generations. To succeed, it takes a partnership between parents and grandparents.  Both need to respect each others role and keep the childs best interest in mind. The mutual goal should be to encourage the bond between child and grandparent without putting Mom and Dad in an awkward middle position:  Some suggestions: Watch out for overindulgence. Its natural for grandparents to drop in, shower gifts on the kids, and then go home. Grandparents need to recognize that this can hurt parents, who need to maintain daily discipline. Before bringing gifts or treats, grandparents could ask if their plan is okay with the parents. If grandparents tend to overindulge a child, parents can let them know how important they are in the childs life, but emphasize that affection and attention are more important than gifts. A parent might say, You dont have to buy Roger a new toy whenever you visit.  What he really loves is going to the playground with you. Know the ground rules, but expect some flexibility. If grandparents are lax about enforcing parents rules, parents should remember the priority is to let a child develop a close, lasting relationship with grandparents. This can be difficult if you say, Its time for bed, and Grandpa says, Oh, let her stay up another hour.  Its a challenge if both child and grandparent align themselves against a parent, as when Grandma slips a child candy and says, Dont tell your Dad. Grandparents should know what the parents rules are and not undercut them. But theres room for flexibility as long as both parents and grandparents agree in advance. For example, if bedtime is 9 p.m. at home, parents could okay a 10 oclock bedtime when the child visits Grandma on the weekend. It helps to relax some rules when grandparents are around  but parents should make it clear ahead of time that this is a special occasion.  For example, When Grandpa visits this weekend, you wont have to go to bed quite so early or we may have some special treats we dont usually have.  Parents can step out of the way for a while and let child and grandparent enjoy their time together. Watch the criticism. In many families, grandparents still carry old criticisms of their adult child (Youre so unorganized), while parents still hang on to old reproaches from their youth (Youre too rigid) Voicing critical words in front of children can be harmful, especially if the discord focuses on how parents are raising their children. Parents need to accept that many grandparents are unlikely to change.  Its best to listen but if the criticism seems unwarranted, reply with a non-committal, Uh-huh. If a grandparent expresses differing opinions about health or food issues, a parent can simply say, The pediatrician said Sometimes parents reject a grandparents directions because they resent the interference, but Grandpa may have some good advice. A useful tactic for parents: Occasionally ask for opinions before theyre offered. Grandparents should remember to keep their advice to a minimum. When it is invited, express it in non-critical words. If its rejected, drop it. Focus on the childs best interests. Its common for grandparents to voice disapproval of a childs dress, language, or behavior. But the bond between them is often damaged because grandparents dont recognize how important their views are to a child.  Parents can remind grandparents in a non-confrontational way, I know you dislike the way Suzie dresses, but it hurts her feelings when you comment about it, and she really cares what you think of her. Try not to play favorites. Its impossible to like all children equally, but its important not to show favoritism that hurts a childs feelings. Some grandparents are more comfortable with girls than boys and vice versa, or enjoy older rather than younger kids. Many grandparents may not realize theyre harming the less preferred child. The solution is as simple as becoming aware of the unintended favoritism. If parents or grandparents notice that theyre showering one child with extra attention, try to foster a relationship with the other child by playing games or going to a movie with that child alone. Gradually, the relationship will grow, or another grandparent may step in to show more attention to that child. Build upon common interests. If a grandparent is uninvolved or ignores a grandchild, both parent and child feel hurt. Many parents expect grandparents to be doting, bake cookies, and always be available to babysit, but their lifestyles and personalities dont always fit the parents ideals.  Both parents and grandparents need to be aware of these differences, respect them, but at the same time discover ways to strengthen the child-grandparent bond in ways that are comfortable to both. Look for activities suited to the grandparents interests.  If Grandpa is an avid golfer, maybe hed enjoy taking the kids to a miniature golf course once in a while.  If Grandma loves to read, she could take the kids to the library.  Such directed activities enable grandparent and child discover common interests more than simply spending unstructured time at home. Dont give up if your efforts to strengthen the grandparent-grandchild bond seem to stall.  Keep trying, but it may take more time until children are older and both generations discover more in common. Two thought to keep in mind: Grandparents, a little spoiling is fine, but dont undercut the childs parents. Parents, sometimes youll need to step out of the way and allow children and grandparents to grow closer by allowing their relationship develop on its own. Nancy Samalin, M.S., is one of today's foremost experts on parenting and a best-selling author of several books including LOVING YOUR CHILD IS NOT ENOUGH.  Her fourth and newest book, LOVING WITHOUT SPOILING &amp; 100 Other Timeless Tips for Raising Terrific Kids, is now available in paperback. For more than two decades Nancy has been giving keynote speeches and workshops throughout the U.S. and internationally. She has appeared on many national TV &amp; radio shows including, "The Today Show", "20/20", "Good Morning America" NPR&lt;br /&gt;and "Dateline NBC".  Further information on Nancy's work and books is available at http://www.samalin.com. 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One of the biggest money gobbling culprits is ready made processed and packaged foods and too many trips for fast food. Although theyre quick neither of these ways are cost effective. When it comes to shopping on a shoestring and planning great tasting menus at home youll be surprised how well you can eat following these simple guidelines. 10 healthy ways to keep food costs within budget 1. Make three meals a week without meat and watch your food bill drop. You wont even notice the meat is missing when you experiment and combo flavorful foods for meals. Its easier than you think. Include other forms of protein to complete your required nutrition. 2. Cook regular rice it only takes 10 minutes longer than Minute Rice (which actually takes 5 minutes) and its half the cost. This works for many other products as well. 3. Left over rice, corn or other vegetables? Add it to tomato soup or any other favorite soup the next day. 4. 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You will be amazed at how this plan helps avoid fast food meals. 10. And of course never shop when youre hungry! Following these 10 ideas will make a big difference to your food bill at the end of each month. Remember there are many meals you can add to your meal plans that won't take much longer than quick cooking foods which cost more. Barb Keck, has inspired others to do and be what they strive for and live life as pain free as possible for years. Her own long road of recovery became the discovery of life. Through reinventing her life to create a new one her writings today help others to be resourceful and face lifes challenges finding new ways to be.&lt;br /&gt;Want to find answers to daily dilemas? Visit http://www.vidaville.com Article Reprint Rights - Feel free to publish this article on your website. You must agree to leave all author credits, active links contained within intact, and "as is" and NOT hidden behind a java or redirect script. 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Lynch It is customary to honor your bridesmaids for their participation in your wedding with a gift of appreciation.  Traditional gifts include a piece of jewelry such as earrings or a necklace that complements their bridesmaids dress and can be worn on the wedding day but many bridesmaids will truly appreciate a more unique gift idea.  With careful consideration you may be able to give your bridesmaids gifts that show your appreciation for their assistance and also demonstrate that you understand their personality as well. One unique gift ideas for your bridesmaids is an evening bag to be used as an accessory on the wedding day.  This gift can be a lovely gesture and will serve the purpose of keeping the accessories of the bridesmaids uniform and will free your bridesmaid from the burden of searching for an evening bag that matches the dress.  In this case you may choose to give the bridesmaids their gifts early in the wedding planning so that they dont purchase a bag specifically for the occasion of your wedding. A photo album complete with a picture of you and the bridesmaid or the entire wedding party can be another unique gift idea for the bridesmaids.  You could purchase photo albums with the date of your wedding engraved on the front cover and start the photo album with a picture of you and the bridesmaid.  This is a wonderful gift idea because the bridesmaid can place her photos from the wedding day in the album and will always have a precious souvenir from your wedding day. Gift certificates to a spa or a salon also make unique gift ideas for your bridesmaids.  Your bridesmaids most likely spent a great deal of time and energy in helping you to plan your wedding.  The week prior to your wedding was also probably especially hectic with a great deal of last minute details to attend to and errands to run.  While you will have your honeymoon to relax and renew your energy your bridesmaids do not have this luxury so by honoring them by presenting them with a gift certificate to a spa or salon you are giving them the gift or being pampered and the gift of relaxation. Another popular gift idea for the bride to give the groom is tickets to a sporting event for him and his best friend.  This is a truly thoughtful and selfless gift that lets the groom know that you understand his interests and that you want to assure him that you will not try to minimize his relationships with his friends.  If your groom is a sports fan, he is sure to enjoy this thoughtful gift. Any item that relates to a specific hobby that the groom enjoys is a great idea for a wedding gift for the bride to give to the groom.  This is a popular choice because giving a gift that relates to one of his hobbies demonstrates that you understand his likes and that you want him to continue to engage in activities that he enjoys. Another creative gift idea that a bride may choose to honor her groom with is a short video depicting their relationship together.  If the couple used their video recorder often, the bride would be able to edit the video into a concise video and possibly even set the video to music.  This creative gift idea gives the groom an easy way to look back into the past and remember the good times that the two of you have had together. Unique gift ideas for the bridesmaids can also stem from the wedding theme.  For example if you are having a beach themed wedding you might want to give your bridesmaids a gift of a tote bag, a beach towel and a novel to enjoy on the beach.  This unique gift idea ensures that your bridesmaids will remember your wedding fondly the next time they are at the beach. Although the tradition of the bride and groom exchanging gifts on their wedding day is beginning to fade, many couples still wish to honor this tradition.  Many couples spend so much money on their wedding and reception that they feel as though they cannot afford the additional expense of buying gifts for each other.  While it may be true that the couple cannot afford one more extravagant gift it is also true that a truly thoughtful gift for the groom does not have to be overly expensive.  If the couple is partaking in this tradition it is advisable that they exchange gifts that truly reflect the personality of their spouse. Bring on the bride! is what we say at bridal shower invitation, a thoroughly current look at the ways you can prepare for her Big Day. Your printable bridal shower invitation ideas. 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Plus one writing prompt in the optional writing portion. There are no limitations on how many times you can take the ACT, although there are restrictions on how frequently you can do so. For example, you can test only once per national or state test date, or if you test through non-national testing such as special testing, you must wait a minimum of 60 days between retests. Many students take the test twice, once as a junior and again as a senior. You should definitely consider retesting if you had any problems during the test, such as misunderstanding the directions or not feeling well. You may also want to consider retesting if you aren't satisfied that your scores accurately represent your abilities. Retesting may be a good idea if you see a discrepancy between your ACT scores and your high school grades, or if you have completed coursework or an intensive review in the subject areas included in the ACT since you were tested. Research shows that of the students who took the ACT more than once 55% increased their Composite score on the retest. If you take the test more than once, you control which scores are sent to colleges or scholarship programs. The ACT is an important part of your pre-college admission process. You should learn as much as possible about the exam and prepare yourself well as it can have a tremendous impact on your future college and college program admission. You can learn more about the ACT from the ACT corporation, college admission offices, and high school guidance departments. Deanna Mascle writes about many college, learning and education topics. 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In fact, it really shouldnt be categorized with energy drinks such as Red Bull, AMP, and Full Throttle. It isnt something you consume for enjoyment; its strictly for an intense energy kick to help get through those tough days. As most of you probably know, Chaser became famous for helping people deal with hangovers. You pop two of their pills and the aftermath of an intense night of partying will be much easier to handle. The 5-hour energy drink takes a similar approach. Its geared toward people who desperately need a major energy boost and want it to last throughout the day. Hence, the use of the term 5-hour energy. With regards to taste, its decent, but not great. Of course, as stated earlier, this isnt something you consume for enjoyment. Its more like a shot in the arm. In fact, it comes in a small, 2 oz. container that mirrors a shot glass. Its just enough to get your energy reserves back to 100%. The lack of flavor could have something to do with the fact that there are only 15 calories, 0 net carbohydrates, and 0 grams of sugar. Few calories and no sugar usually equates to unenjoyable taste. Overall, the Chaser 5-hour energy drink isnt for someone looking for a tasty caffeinated beverage. However, it is perfect for someone who didnt get alot of sleep and has to face a rough day at work, someone whos looking for an extra kick during a workout or long run, or needs a pick-me-up after a long night of partying or studying. 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Chances are, if you ask college freshmen this question, the majority will tell you, 'Undecided.'  Most students go into college without a clear idea of what they really want to do with their education.  This is the rule rather than the exception.  Now, what can be the reason for this? With all the issues you have to worry about your first year of college, deciding what you will study is one of the last to be made.  However, with each passing year, this question gets more and more important.  While Mom and Dad are shelling out the cash for their kids' education, the kid might be drifting back and forth without a clear plan. There are certain core required classes, no matter what your major.  These are basic math, science, history as well as language requirements.  If you are just starting college and, like most of your student colleges, undecided, it is a good idea to take these classes.  Since you will have to take them anyway, why not can get them out of the way before you need to decide on your major? You may even be able to test out of some of these core classes.  There is a test in most schools called the CLEP, which will allow you to skip some of these basic requirements.  To give an example, if you are good at math, you can test out of the basic math classes everybody has to take.  This way you can prove that you are competent and already know the stuff, and you get to skip right by. Your first semester in college is more about learning your way around campus and college everyday life than learning about math and English.  Make an effort to familiarize yourself with the college library, so it will be easy to use when you really need it.  The first semester is the time to figure out how to do simple college things.  You should learn how to budget your time and meet deadlines, and how to effectively study for tests. Be aware that college isn't like high school! After you have gotten used to things and learned your way around, then you can start thinking about what you really want to do with your life.  Very few students - if any - decides at first what they want to do.  As a matter of fact, many people change majors halfway through.  You will need to take some classes just to see what appeals to you.  There is no big hurry.  Still, remember that the clock is ticking and you are paying for the time you're in college.  It's best to start thinking about it in your second semester or after your first year.  This is when you should be getting used to college life.  You are a college student now, so it's time to look for where to go next. You will most likely be taking those core classes well into your second year.  It is good to get them out of the way as soon as possible.  Then, you can spend the later half of your college career working on the classes for your major - what really interests you.  But the first thing to do is to get on top of things and take care of those core classes, then think about what direction you will take. When you first land in college, you will have a lot of things to get used to, and nobody expects you to know exactly what you are doing in the beginning.  However, remember that the clock is ticking, and you owe it to whoever's paying for your school to set a goal and achieve it. Nic Haffner is a publisher of  College and University Search and Info. You can go to  College and University Reviews  for more. 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But, putting a baby into a big bathtub can be frightening for both of you.  Here are some ideas to make bath time fun and safe for you and your little one. Take a bath together Your baby will love having you play and splash with her, especially if she is a little afraid of the big bathtub.  This works best when baby is old enough to sit up on her own, so you dont have to hold her the entire time. Buy a bath ring Bath rings are great for babies who cant sit unsupported just yet, because they keep the baby from slipping down into the water Try an inflatable bathtub Inflatable tubs fit snugly down inside your bath tub.  They are soft, with big puffy sides that help keep baby upright.  Plus, these tubs make the large tub seem a little smaller and less overwhelming to the baby.  I found this to be a great way to transition my children into the big tub. Buy lots of bath toys If your child is a little fearful of the tub, the best way to deal with the fear is to take his mind off it.  There are loads of toys for the bath, from a plain old rubber ducky, to battery operated fish that swim around, to paints designed for writing right on the walls.  Find the right combination of bath toys, and only let him play with them in the bath, and you should be able to turn bath time into the favorite time of day. Color the water There are some great bath time products that can color your bath water.  Children are delighted to be able to pick the color of the bath.  Its a great way to teach colors, too! A couple of final words about bath time - be sure you are using childrens bath products.  The last thing you want is a child who is already fearful of the bath getting soap or shampoo in his eyes. Plus, adult products can be drying and cause skin irritation. And, never leave baby unattended in the bath, not even for a second.  The bath can be loads of fun for your child, but only if its safe, too. Sarah is a 41 year old wife and mother of two boys and one girl. 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How many times have&lt;br /&gt;you applied for a job in the want ads only to receive the "Sorry, we'll&lt;br /&gt;keep your resume on file" form letter? Or to find out that you were one&lt;br /&gt;of hundreds of applicants? Today, you'll learn an easy way to use CareerBuilder or other want ads&lt;br /&gt;to find possible hidden jobs. Youll learn how to use those same want&lt;br /&gt;ads to tap into dozens of possible HIDDEN JOBS and find yourself in the&lt;br /&gt;enviable position of being the only applicant for the job you really&lt;br /&gt;want with no other competition! This is simple. Go where others don't go. Just because a company is not&lt;br /&gt;listing a job this week, or this month that you would qualify for, does&lt;br /&gt;not mean they don't need you and won't hire you. Your goal is to find those companies who WERE hiring in the relatively&lt;br /&gt;recent past. 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With other papers' online want ads, like the Arizona Republic, you can&lt;br /&gt;find listings as far as a year or more back. Otherwise, go to the library and ask a librarian for help in retrieving&lt;br /&gt;this information for you. It may prove to be invaluable. Don't overlook the trade papers such as the Business Journal or other&lt;br /&gt;local civic and trade-related papers in your city. They tend to focus&lt;br /&gt;on business developments, promotions, new hires and legal transactions,&lt;br /&gt;both corporate and civic. Pay attention to the sections on promotions&lt;br /&gt;and new hires. This may reap a reward with the attendant empty spot&lt;br /&gt;left open, the need for another hire due to increased sales activity or&lt;br /&gt;department expansion. Here you also get a contact name to follow up&lt;br /&gt;with. Don't stop there. Also, do the same as above - go backwards 30, 60, and&lt;br /&gt;90 days. You're getting valuable information about which companies are&lt;br /&gt;most likely to be in need of your services at any point in time. You&lt;br /&gt;are also getting a huge leg-up by building your list of names and&lt;br /&gt;titles to follow up with today as well as over the next several weeks. Once again, the key to finding gold in the job search game is to go&lt;br /&gt;where others don't go and to do the things others don't think about&lt;br /&gt;doing, or know how to do. Joe Turner, the "Job Search Guy", makes it easy to quickly land that next job.  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A dog bite falls under the law in the personal injury category. Each state has various laws regarding the liability of the dogs owner. Following are things you should do if you are bitten by a dog. Dogs that bite can do it for a number of reasons. Perhaps the dog has always had an aggressive nature and perceives you as an unwanted stranger. Historically, there are certain breeds that have been known to harbor aggression. The Pit Bull breed is a common example. The dogs breed is only one factor and doesnt always mean the dog will be aggressive and prone to biting. You might encounter a dog that has been healthy in the past and free from offensive behavior. However, now the dog has suffered from a health illness such as rabies. Rabies can cause dogs to become disoriented and lash out by biting people. A classic sign of rabies is drooling and foaming of the mouth. If you are bitten it is imperative that you have your bite checked out at the hospital as soon as possible. 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Did the owner know in advance that their dog was of a certain breed that is prone to biting? Did they provide the required safeguards to control this unwanted behavior in their dog? Additionally, some states have enacted legislation that involves strict liability. The owner is liable for their dogs actions whether they knew the dog was dangerous or not. Anytime their dog bites someone they are held liable no matter the situation or circumstances. On the flip side of the coin is to view this from the dog owners perspective. Lets say the dog owner had prior knowledge that their dog may be dangerous or may bite someone. The owner then took protective measures to keep his dog in a secure area. He also had placed Beware of Dog signs on his property and has warned others not to approach his dog as the dog may attack. The owner had done all this, but someone didnt listen or even provoked the dog on purpose. If the owner has provided these safety precautions they are sometimes not liable due to contributory negligence. Contributory negligence means that the person who was bitten understood the dangerousness of the animal, but proceeded to place themselves in the dogs environment anyway. This type of dog bite lawsuit often ends in favor of the dog owner. If you do file a dog bite lawsuit you can sue for compensation regarding medical costs you will incur due to the dog bite, pain and suffering, property damage, and affected wages. A vicious dog bite can leave you unable to work for some time and you need a way to recoup your losses. You can also be awarded punitive damages in some cases. Whether or not you are awarded punitive damages depends on the behavior of the dogs owner. Did the owner intentionally provoke their dog and put you in the line of fire? If so, the dog owners behavior will be punished by granting you an additional punitive damages settlement. If you suffer from a dog bite you can rest a little easier knowing that many health insurance plans cover costs associated with dog bites. Hopefully, you wont ever have to deal with a dog bite and dog bite lawsuit. Understand though that if you are bitten by a dog you do have legal claims. The extent and nature of the legal claims vary from state to state, but the basic guidelines have been discussed in this article. Consult an attorney that has worked on dog bite lawsuits in the past to figure out the best course of action. Visit the Dog Bite Lawsuits website to research dog breeds &amp; get free tips on dog training, dog books, dog products &amp; how to find dog sitters &amp; dog walkers. 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Over $1 billion are paid in losses. Reacting to complaints, city councils are passing ever more ordinances that affect dog ownership. Neighborhood, rental complexes, and home owners associations are including rules for regulating pets within their boundaries. Even insurance companies are putting in their two cents worth when it comes to our furry family members. While it's not always a top concern for many dog owners, it's definitely in your best interest to be aware of the legal implications of owning a pet. Considering that animal laws are not usually a result of state or federal battles (contrary to that portrayed in Legally Blonde 2), but rather the consequence of neighborhood squabbles turned complaints to local governments, it's the duty of a pet owner to be aware of possible nuisance factors and train your dog to be a good canine citizen, to prevent confrontation or the threat of litigation. To start, you should become acquainted with the state and county laws as well as the pet-related ordinances in your city. These vary from location to location, and can often be found on the internet. These rules encompass such things as licensing and tagging your pet, leash laws, limits, vaccination requirements, breeding restrictions, and areas where no dogs may be allowed. While most governments have found it unconstitutional to ban specific breeds, you may want to check your home owner's insurance policy in case they charge a fine for more "aggressive" breeds such as pit bulls and rottweilers. Keep in mind that just because there's not a law against something, it doesn't mean Rover couldn't get in trouble doing it. Good neighbor laws constitute practices that keep canines on the friendly side of the law. Gone are the days when you could let the dog out unsupervised to do its thing. Better to play it safe. After all, it is up to you to prove that you are a responsible owner, and that your dog is an asset to the neighborhood. Once you've given your neighbors cause to believe otherwise you may quickly find out how miserable your neighbors can make your life. First and foremost, know your dog. Know what agitates him, watch for aggressive behavior and NEVER encourage it by playing combative games. (The majority of dog bite victims are family members. Never "mean up" your dog to turn it into a watch dog!) On the contrary, properly socialize your dog, and let neighbors, especially their children, know what your dog will and will not tolerate. If your dog does bite-or even snap-talk to your vet right away. Dog bites are the most prevalent and expensive legal problem; take this warning seriously and keep your dog's nose out of the courtroom! The second most publicized pet problem has to do with irresponsible dog breeders. I'm talking about those owners who start with a female dog, and for one reason or another they neglect having her spayed. Within months Ginger is pregnant. Litter after litter, puppies are born, and given away, left to roam the neighborhood, or dumped. Unless you are a professional breeder with champion-quality purebreds, there is no good reason to breed your pet. Don't fall prey to the notion that Pookie needs a litter to feel fulfilled, or that Shasta will be a wimp if he is neutered. Above all, forget the idea that the kids will learn the miracle of life if their pet has a litter. Good, responsible pet owners always sterilize their animals. To further foster positive pet attitudes in your neighborhood, follow these general guidelines: never leave your pet outside unattended. Dogs left outside may bark, dig their way out of the yard, or menace passer-bys. Keep Baron confined when he's not on a leash. Always clean up after your pet, even in your own yard. A lawn dotted with dog feces raises eyebrows of even the most patient neighbor. Finally, attend obedience training for at least two sessions to teach Rex some manners. You may consider certifying Winnie with the Canine Good Citizen test when she is past six months old. Being aware and proactive about the legal side of dog ownership pays off for everyone in the end: dogs, their owners, law-makers, as well as the general public. Remember, it is your responsibility to show that dog ownership is respectable and responsible. Copyright (c) 2006 Emma Snow Emma Snow an animal lover works in marketing for Dog Pound http://www.dog-pound.net and Horse Stall http://www.horse-stall.net leading portals for pet management. 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If you get it right, a touch will advance your rapport with your date by leaps and bounds; time it wrongly and you've lost whatever chance you had. As you must touch eventually, it's vital to get it right! What you need to do is to learn exactly when you need to touch your date, and in what form that touch should take. You might decide to "accidentally" bump into the person in order to meet them; that a light brush of the upper arm is required, removing a cotton thread that may or may not be there; that taking your date's hand, and lightly stroking it is appropriate; or, perhaps, that no action at all is needed for now, because your date is not used to being touched! Perhaps you might decide on some other form of touching. You can usually tell by the body language of your date whether a touch would have the intended effect. If he/she is leaning in towards you, seems positively enthralled by your company, and is physically quite close to you, then chances are good that a touch would be welcome. At this time, any touching you do should be kept light, and you need to study the reaction. If you see your date suddenly tense up and start to look uncomfortable, you need to back off, slowly and gracefully, but without drawing undue attention to it. If your date seems to welcome the touch, then keep it going! Touching in a dating context provides feedback for your date; by touching him/her, you are implying that you think the date is going well, and that you fancy him/her. For this reason, and perhaps partly as a test of the man's confidence, the first touch is usually performed by the man. The woman will usually facilitate this when she is ready by positioning herself close to her date, but she probably won't want to appear too keen. However, there is no rule that says the first touch should always be initiated by men! For example, a woman who is quite keen on a man may "accidentally" brush up against him on his way to the toilet! Many people grew up in tactile families, and these enjoy being touched more; for these people, it is less important where the touch comes from. For them, a touch will have less power, simply because it is familiar; it is expected behaviour. Others grew up in non-tactile families, and these have to be comfortable with the person touching before they will even accept a touch. If you time it correctly and do not touch too soon, the touch performed on this type of person will have a much greater effect, simply because they are not used to it. Imagine sending a shiver down the spine of your date by touching him/her at the right moment! If you're a man on a typical dinner date, you would be well-advised to look out for this specific sign from the woman you're with. 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And a lot of people who have bought Turbulence Training have lost a lot of weight and have gained a lot of muscle.  But, as good as Craig Ballantynes's Turbulence Training is you will not get fit unless you are determined to do so. Getting fit is hard.  If you are not determined to do it, then you won't succeed in achieving your goals. 3. Will you be able to stick to the Turbulence Training plan? Unlike other fitness plans, Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training only requires you to perform exercise a couple of times per week.  This is the perfect diet and fitness plan for anyone who lives a busy lifestyle and who find it hard to get to the gym.  But if you think that exercising a couple of times per week is too much then you probably shouldn't buy Turbulence Training. Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training really is the perfect fitness plan for busy people with little time to get to the gym,.  If you are happy only exercising a few time per week, and if you really want to lose weight, and if you will be able to stick to the plan, then I'd strongly recommend that you buy Turbulence Training. Tim McIntyre runs the friendly Healthy Living blog which aims to spread free healthy living fitness news, views and articles as far and wide as possible. To read a more detailed a Turbulence Training review then visit http://www.freedietzone.com/blog/turbulence-training-review/ right this second. 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Patterson When working at a nursery, you are supposed to be an expert on everything. Well, I work at a nursery and I sure don't know everything. However, I am considered an expert on certain plants, fertilizers, and habitats. Things happen fast this time of year and for the next few months. Flowers, trees and shrubs come and go as if there is a revolving door. Here today, gone tomorrow. Blooms fade in a matter of days. Plants get beat up by customers. ID tags are lost. Often I am asked to ID a certain plant and its growth habits. If you don't trust your local nurseryman or garden center workers, here are a few tips when buying annuals and perennials. When buying perennials, look for ID tags. What is the name of the plant, what growing conditions are required and what are the plants habits? But it has a pretty flower and I like it!&lt;br /&gt;Will you like the same plant next year when it has invaded your prized lilies? The plant you bought was only 2 feet tall and in bloom, why is it 4 feet tall this year? ID tags will assist you in this. A nurseryman may not always know or be as helpful. You may have thought it was something else. Growers pinch or cut back plants to make them bushier and to produce more blooms. Ask questions and read tags. Look for plants that are budding, not in bloom. This way you enjoy the flowers longer. Look for multiple stems or stalks. Pull the plant out of the pot and check out the root system. Are the roots white and healthy looking? Is the plant pot bound and showing signs of stress?&lt;br /&gt;Does the potting soil smell earthy or sour? Is it a plug from a 1qt. pot shoved into a 3qt. pot and selling at a premium price. Most nurseryman don't mind if you put the plant back in the pot. Annuals grow fast, their sole purpose in life is to reproduce and die. Look for annuals that are full of growth and buds. Is the tray a bit stalky? Look for new growth coming from the bottom of the plant stalk. If there are signs of new growth, then this is a healthy plant. You can cut the top off and the annual with fill out and bloom better then before. Keep deadheading for continual bloom. Continuous blooms will bring butterflies. Blooms also bring insects that bring birds. Zinnias are a prime example. Butterflies love zinnias. Tiny insects congregate in the blooms and you will find hummingbirds hovering over the flowers licking up these tiny bugs. I dead head perennials that are considered invasive and leave my natives for the birds. Some annuals will go to seed late in the season for my wildlife as well. Plant in groupings for color and to attract wildlife. Never pay full price for a perennial where there is no ID tag. Plant it in a trial bed to see what you may have for next year. You can always prune back a perennial and pinch back annuals to have bushier more productive plants. Some perennials will give you a second and third bloom if you deadhead while others still will continue to bloom all season if they don't go to seed. Plant native when possible, they are less reliant on artificial food and water. Plant for nature. Ron Patterson is a Michigan Certified Nurseryman and Wildlife&lt;br /&gt;Habitat Naturalist. Ron combines his skills and expertise in plants and nature to help others garden for wildlife. 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This is critical for project success. Build an advisory board of colleagues and others who will be involved in the project. The more the point person does to facilitate the work of this group, the better chance for on time, on budget project completion.    Review the proposed working process with the advisory board. Work with the consultant or firm to revise as necessary.  Make sure to clarify:&amp;bull;    Frequency of status reports. &amp;bull;    Benchmarks. &amp;bull;    Schedule.  Make sure all assumptions are clarified, from both sides, before signing a letter of agreement. Nancy E. Schwartz helps nonprofits succeed through effective marketing and communications. Subscribe to her free e-newsletter "Getting Attention," at http://www.nancyschwartz.com/getting_attention.html and read her blog at http://www.gettingattention.org for more insights, ideas and great tips on attracting the attention your organization deserves. 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In 1974 after adding the skills of Osteopathy, I opened a&lt;br /&gt;clinic and began my career in physical medicine.&lt;br /&gt;During the next ten years, I attended many seminars on Osteopathic and Chiropractic techniques. Some research was proving that the standard thrust manipulative techniques of Osteopathy were not necessary. This approach fascinated me, as it was a less forceful approach but also seemed kinder to the body. These less forceful approaches utilised body positioning and the tensity of the tissue to facilitate the correction. One of the most eminent researches studied and utilised Eastern methods of therapy and from their theories developed new physical techniques to match the criteria. Dr George Goodheart developed from Chinese Meridian Theory a series of muscle tests&lt;br /&gt;that correlated with the diagnostic method of pulse diagnosis used in Acupuncture. Collected pages of Dr. G. Goodheart. Acupuncture and the knowledge of the meridian system are thousands of years old. Applied Kinesiology is one of the very&lt;br /&gt;few systems that has added new information to the ancient knowledge. Walther, D.S.(preface) Applied Kinesiology. These muscle tests soon became a reliable and empirical backdrop to understanding the links between Eastern and Western methodology. With muscle tests, he demonstrated the effectiveness of a technique and a reliable form of diagnosis and post checking. Even the Swedish massage that I initially practised was developed by a Swedish doctor Peter Ling from a Chinese backdrop. This sparked for me an interest in Eastern methods of therapy and lifestyle. My other interest in the East had also begun in 1970 when I began studying Japanese Karate. After studying for fifteen years, I discovered many of the Japanese masters were also doctors of Japanese medicine. In 1985, I began my study of an ancient form of Japanese warrior principles. The Grandmaster of this school was a Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi and was the holder of ancient scrolls of nine schools of martial arts and a school of ancient medicine. His daytime occupation was a Seitai practitioner, which translates to a Japanese form of Osteopathy. Dennis Bartram  The Journey Towards Tensegrity&lt;br /&gt; mmv Dennis Bartram Page 2 of 10 I initially met with Dr Hatsumi when he came to England for the first time in 1986 to demonstrate his martial principles. Although his martial skills were frighteningly effective, another quality shone from him. He was friendly, gentle and his body movement was graceful. He seemed to have plenty of time to evade attacks made on him during demonstrations and seemed to float as he walked through various techniques.&lt;br /&gt;I watched in awe of a man twenty years my senior, working with ease and with fingertip precision to lock his opponents in tangled body configurations. To learn that this man practised as an Osteopath totally intrigued me and made me ponder as to his methodology. As he practised martially, he would say Budo and Medicine are the same! and if medicine was practised poorly, it could kill. He told us to study nature and learn from nature and that natural movement was all that was required to maintain health. That day in 1986 changed me, I had found my mentor, a man who practised my hobby and my occupation and described them as being one. I changed from a hard physical disciplined Karate to a softer evasive body defence method. This also influenced my&lt;br /&gt;decision to stop manipulating in the standard Osteopathic method and study Dr.Hatsumis naturalistic approach.&lt;br /&gt;I utilised body positioning and gentle movement into my practise methodology. Slowly I began to get the results from this body orientation approach. In 1995, I went to visit Dr. Hatsumi to ask for guidance and the opportunity to demonstrate these principles to him. He was impressed with my progress and told me he would teach me on one to one basis. He painted a calligraphy for me, which translated as mysterious hands. He said that this described what he saw as he watched me practise. Dennis Bartram  The Journey Towards Tensegrity&lt;br /&gt; mmv Dennis Bartram Page 3 of 10 In a private session, Dr. Hatsumi worked on a friend of mine who had been a patient for several years. This person had suffered from Osteopetrosis a brittle bone disorder from birth. He had suffered many bone breaks and traumas but in his twenties had fractured his femur badly in his left leg. After many hours in surgery, they had to abandon a traction correction, as they could not drill through the brittle bone. This left him after many months in plaster with a bowed left leg. This resulted in a misaligned pelvis and a scoliosis of the spine. He had a pronounced limp and had to walk with the aid of a stick. Despite these and many other difficulties after treatment from me, he even began martial training. After several years of training, he visited Dr. Hatsumi with me. Dr. Hatsumi observed him walking, asked him to lie down and began to palpate his damaged leg. After a few moments, he decided on a spot and said This Place. He then pressed forcibly, quickly and deeply into the tissue of the leg. My friends pelvis and spine contorted and twisted as he pushed with his fingers into his leg. Then my friend stood up unaided and walked a few steps with a slight limp and more uprightly aligned. He had straightened up so much that his stick was now too short to reach the ground from where he held it. He could also step forward from both feet almost equally. I had now seen evidence of what I could only describe as a miracle. Dr. Hatsumi then pressed my leg in a similar spot so I could feel the depth and effort of the pressure. He explained that this feeling and the body motion that generates it was the most important thing to study. All of my teachers lessons were delivered in this oxymoronic manner. He would demonstrate a technique, which stretched your imagination and then let you ponder on the questions that would lead you there. On another occasion, he pressed into my cheek with his thumb for a moment and relived all my symptoms of fatigue and jet lag immediately. He explained that these effects on the body were possible because of a principle known as Gairon, which translators explained it as The Big Picture, private tutorials (1995) Dr. M. Hatsumi, the interconnectedness of all things, the feeling of nature. Dennis Bartram  The Journey Towards Tensegrity&lt;br /&gt; mmv Dennis Bartram Page 4 of 10 My research was to understand the relationship between the osteopathic lesion and the tissues that maintained the lesion.&lt;br /&gt;Manipulation was based on either high velocity thrusts to a bone or forceful leverage principles. These techniques could be painful for the recipient and could also rupture the adjoining tissues. In 1995 I had the good fortune to observe first hand a Japanese master realign a pelvic and spinal distortion in moments without force or leverage. He actually applied pressure to the inner thigh with his thumb for about two to three seconds. On reexamination of the client all the physical factors of the problem had realigned. He said that this approach was possible because of a principle known in Japanese as Gairon. The relationship between the biosphere and Gaia is like that between your body and you. The biosphere is the three dimensional geographic region where living organisms exist. Gaia is the super organism composed of all life tightly coupled with the air, the oceans and the surface locks. Lovelock. J, GAIA New Look at life on Earth, preface PX1. The continuity or global interconnectedness of the living matrix is essential to the understanding of the body and the role of energetics in health and disease. Oschman. J, Energy Medicine (p232) The underpinning of my new research was based on the following principles. It had to be natural, it was a feeling that came from the heart and was delivered through the fingers, it was produced in the spine and delivered through our walk. Every time he taught a technique, he would explain these principles. Its all in your walk, you must find it in nature, it must come from your heart and if you dont understand Gairon, then you cant continue. The simplistic but mechanistic way in which he observed and then treated a condition was impressive but frustrating. My early attempts to mimic his technique were based on heavy pressure, which soon had&lt;br /&gt;Dennis Bartram  The Journey Towards Tensegrity my clients complaining.  mmv Dennis Bartram Page 5 of 10 When I lightened up, I could not get the tissue to respond.&lt;br /&gt;This frustration led me to study many approaches to pressing into tissue from Shiatsu, different kinds of massage, Rolfing and other physical modalities. Nothing had the&lt;br /&gt;effect of Dr. Hatsumis touch on tissue.&lt;br /&gt;The spirit and feeling of a technique are more important than the mechanical ways to achieve it. Hatsumi personal discussion, 1995. My main area of research in studying this mans natural movement principles and medicine were bipedal locomotion and our vertical competence against gravity. The&lt;br /&gt;main reason for this was that Dr. Hatsumi explained that human beings are the only creatures that need to be taught to move naturally. Dr M. Hatsumi (1995) Thus the neurodevelopmental stages of crawling, creeping, crude walking and mature walking through which normal children develop, is directly related&lt;br /&gt;to the amphibian, reptilian and mammalian evolutionary ancestors. Novella,MD (p1). As we move naturally, we move energy around our body and integrate the left and right hemispheres of the brain. My own personal experience of overcoming dyslexia was through a programme of cross crawl repatterning designed by two doctors called Doman and Delacato. They discovered that babies that do not crawl evolve from an early programming of homo-lateral movement to walking and skip the cross crawl development. This leads to a desynchronised brain pattern that can give rise to dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia.&lt;br /&gt;Therefore, my search went further into walking patterns. The problem with research into bodily function is the reductionist approach, which disregards the overall co ordination or integration of the body. The reductionist approach assumes it is virtually impossible to study phenomena at the level of the whole organism simply because it is too complex. Oschman J., p48 (2000).Energy Medicine Dennis Bartram  The Journey Towards Tensegrity&lt;br /&gt; mmv Dennis Bartram Page 6 of 10 Most of the data I could find on walking was the anatomical, Newtonian approach to movement. The whole idea of Hatsumis Gairon approach was to include everything and he explained it was everywhere in nature. The traditional Newtonian concept of causality excluded non-deterministic data, because the information did not fit into its paradigm. The accepted knowledge that muscles moved bones by contraction and that bones were the weight bearers of the body was not sufficient to demonstrate the co ordination of natural movement. In nature there is concept known as ephemeralisation, which means minimum effort and maximum output. When this is applied to a Newtonian approach of body movement, it does not apply.&lt;br /&gt;The earliest form of movement evolved by the division of somites to become flexor muscles in the spines of fish. They simply contracted and at the end phase of contraction the opposing set of flexors would contract. This produced movement in the fish with minimal use of the brain and body with maximum diversity of its power. This was the kind of movement potential that Dr Hatsumi demonstrated in his almost floating walking style. Dr. Oshman PHD., in the seventies began to study the effects of pressure on the tissues of the body. He describes research into the level of the simple cellular matrix. We now know that the cell is filled with filaments and tubes and fibres and trabecullae collectively called the cytoplasmic matrix or cytoskeleton. Oshman, I. p45 (2000). This breakthrough in cellular makeup led to new information as to the evolvement and makeup of bodily tissues. &lt;br /&gt;It also demonstrated the scientific basis for the interconnectedness and continuity of the parts of the living organism. This was a piece of the puzzle in my quest for Hatsumis Gairon principle. Tissues evolve according to the stresses imposed on them in their developmental stages. This is the basis of Wolffs law of trabecullae development in bones and tissue. The fish and its spinal movement described earlier were sufficient for the&lt;br /&gt;compression forces of water to provide it with projectile movement with flexor muscles only on its spine. Dennis Bartram  The Journey Towards Tensegrity&lt;br /&gt; mmv Dennis Bartram Page 7 of 10 For a fish like organism to leave the watery environment, its first new stress was gravity, a compressive force. Now two flexor muscles are not enough to move through three-dimensional gravitational space. Therefore, the next development was&lt;br /&gt;to have antagonistic extensor muscles to work with the flexors. This also adds the extra dimension to bring in rotation and side bending qualities in the spine. As creatures became more land capable, uprightness was a sought after quality. This caused the trabecullae formation in the cellular matrix to react. When collagen cells are close packed, they produce icosahedrons and the molecules of collagen when&lt;br /&gt;stacked produce triple helix shapes. These threads of collagen weave into the fabric of tissue to develop lines of stress balancing strength against compressive or&lt;br /&gt;compression forces. This ability at cell level is an inherent blueprint for organisms to balance against a stress and maintain its integrity. This tension balanced across&lt;br /&gt;integrity became known as the concept of tensegrity. This concept was first developed by a man called Kenneth Snelson, born in Pendleton, Oregon in 1927. He said, My art is concerned with nature in its primary aspect, the patterns of physical forces in three dimensional space. He developed a&lt;br /&gt;three-way weave structure consisting of rigid compression, tubes pushing outward, held together by flexible tension cables pulling inward. These polyhedral units could be stacked in a way reminiscent of a beehive structure. Their antagonistic reciprocal tension and compression gives them powerful structural integrity omni directionally in three-dimensional space. Robert Buckmister Fullers actually coined the term tensegrity and as a philosopher and engineer developed architectural design and developed a geodesic dome. Geodesics are based on the mathematics of special relationships. The dome is all or&lt;br /&gt;part of a sphere, the shell of which is made of rigid struts forming equilateral triangles. The tensegrity across these structures creates and everywhere the same energy, symmetry. This was the Gairon, the interconnectedness I was searching for to explain the global effect of Dr. Hatsumis touch. Dennis Bartram  The Journey Towards Tensegrity&lt;br /&gt; mmv Dennis Bartram Page 8 of 10 In the 1970s a Dr Stephen Levin maintained that in fact the body is a tensegrity structure. The soft tissues of the body provide tension and the bones and incompressible fluids in the body compartments providing compression. In this model the bones act as spacers and providing the divergent force needed to hold the space open. He describes the body as A soft tissue entity, with local bony spacers, rather than a hard tissue entity with soft tissue motor units. Live lecture 16th April (2005) The ligaments and soft tissues are constructed with soft visceoelastic materials that behave non linearly Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology. Volume 2, 3, and 4, 375-388 World Scientific Publishing Co. This explained the bodys archaeological trabecullae footprint in the formation of our bones. If the spine is constructed in a pillar and beam Newtonian way, then the calculated forces needed for a grandfather to lift his three-year-old grandchild would crush the spine. The laws of tensegrity allowed me to understand the principles of Dr. Hatsumis natural movement strategies and its power without strength. The next problem was to be able to control the tensegrity of the body from an external source of contact. Dr. Levin in describing the body as a tensegrous unit also&lt;br /&gt;explained that the tensegrity breaks at the interface or periphery of the body. Injury to tissue affects the play of movement of a joint, the play is the non linear part of a curve which is measurable and reproducible. My previous attempts at applying pressure did not produce the correction to the joints restriction. I began to work on the angle and depth of the contact hand, but it was body movement that fulfilled the criteria I was searching for. The natural movement principles of Dr Hatsumi are the opposite of Newtonian or biomechanical principles applied to the body. The fundamental difference is that in natural movement principles you move bones together with the minimal amount of expenditure of energy. Dennis Bartram  The Journey Towards Tensegrity&lt;br /&gt; mmv Dennis Bartram Page 9 of 10 By approximating bones with minimal muscle contraction the&lt;br /&gt;body remains relaxed and your contact with the tensegrity interface melds as one unit. The recipients body tissue accepts your applied pressure through the interface&lt;br /&gt;connection. This contact allows you to alter the pulls of the restriction to normalise joint play even at a distance from the contact point. With this protocol it is now possible to act on the bodys tissues to normalise musculo-skeletal injured sites with a reproducible and predictable pressure therapy approach. This approach is endorsed by Dr. Stephen Levin and can now form the underpinning of our approach in Amatsu and become the base for further research. The human upright bipedal walk has in it the potential for a body- mind- spirit principle known as SHIN GI TAI ICHI. This translates as SHIN our spirit or affective domain, GI as the person in the kinaesthetic or psychomotor domain and the TAI the mind in the cognitive realm. &lt;br /&gt;As we walk move and work in this behaviour, any performed task is in the NOW ICHI as one moment. This form of awareness and&lt;br /&gt;movement is our heritage of natures evolvement of the psyche-soma of the upright bipedal human. I utilise and explain the virtues of this kind of movement to the therapists I train. Firstly, it encompasses a high level of ergonomic safety for the practitioner and secondly becomes the generator of the tactile power and feeling for the psychomotor skill of the therapy. As my research develops, I hope to develop a programme of movement-orientated exercises to help dyslexic and dyspraxia conditions. Dennis Bartram  The Journey Towards Tensegrity&lt;br /&gt; mmv Dennis Bartram Page 10 of 10 BIBLIOGRAPHY&lt;br /&gt;&amp;#61589;&amp;#61472;Dart, Raymond. A, Voluntary Musculature in the Human Body, the&lt;br /&gt;double spiral arrangement Volume 1, No 2. Human Potential 1968 &amp;#61589;&amp;#61472;Fuller, Buckmister. http://www.bfi.org/domes/index.html &amp;#61589;&amp;#61472;Goodheart, G. Dr. Collected papers. &amp;#61589;&amp;#61472;Hatsumi, M. 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Applied Kinesiology Synopsis.1988 To Contact Dennis Bartram email amatsu.uk@ntlworld.com ******************************************************** I would not try and put it a better form than Jim Rohn "Treat your body like a temple, not a woodshed. The mind and body work together. Your body needs to be a good support system for the mind and spirit. If you take good care of it, your body can take you wherever you want to go, with the power and strength and energy and vitality you will need to get there." 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From a South African Perspective</title><content type='html'>By Andrew Smit All plants are classified according to their relationships. Relationships are established by shared characteristics, especially of reproductive parts. The binomial system that we use today gives each plant a name in two Latinised words: the first is the name of the genus, and the second denotes the species. This classification method was largely due to the work of Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, later amended, is still accepted worldwide as the standard way to identify plants. The Oxford Collins dictionary states the word herb means: (n.) a seed bearing plant whose aerial parts do not persist above ground at the end of the growing season; herbaceous plant. 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For our purposes, the interview process is a development of events. Creating and maintaining momentum throughout the interview process is critical to attracting and securing top candidates in todays competitive market. Momentum or The Big Mo as I frequently call it is a term widely used by sportscasters to describe the modification of energy between two parties to in a sporting event or game. As a recruiter, we see both sides of the hiring process. Rather than have momentum shift from one participant to the other, we seek to have momentum or positive energy shared and exchanged by the participants, moving in unison with each other towards a common goal. In the initial stages of the recruitment process, the responsibility for initiating momentum lies with the client employer. 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The rate at which divorces are taking place and couples separate, it is a difficult task. This was not so, only two three decades ago. The changing norms have taken a big toll on the relationships. How about you? Do you believe that you will grow together till old age? The determination that we would not separate may play a big role. Once you have decided the goal - no separating, you will act towards achieving that goal. Please make this bond with your partner that you will not separate. I wish to add something here. When things are going smoothly, all such promises sound very good. As soon as a crack appears, the same looks very difficult. The need is to take care when the cracks appear. Why do the cracks appear? Miscommunication, Discords, Different views on very important matters, career problems, health problems, third person entering the relationship, and many other factors can play role in this. As time passes, distances may grow. The reverse also happens. But now days it seems that the earlier case occurs more often. Do you want to grow together till old age? Are you sure that your choice of partner is perfect for you? Is your partner also sure? Both of you have considered every factor? If there are any complaints, you are ready to sort them out? Do you keep the communication open? Do you love each other? What about caring? Please consider all these and draw plan so that separation becomes a very difficult possibility. CDMohatta writes articles on Relationships, love, Divorce, Dating and other related issues of life. 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