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Your Belly Fat’s Worst Nightmare

Friday, February 29th, 2008

By Scott Magers Tired of that uninvited belly fat hanging around your waist with nothing better to do than to weigh you down, strain your back and turn peoples heads (away from you that is). What to do? If you are like most people this over inflated pest of a guest has been a real dilemma for quite some time. Kind of like a stubborn itch that wont go away. How would you like to fight back? Its time to look in the mirror pull up your shirt and say, one of us has got to go and its not going to be me! Listen closely and you will learn how to obtain a waistline to die for, while giving your belly fat its worst nightmare. OPERATION EAT CLEAN First, you must go about the attack very strategically. Dont leave anything to chance. You have one shot and it has to be right on the money. You must plan your work and work your plan. Timing is everything. You must see yourself accomplish your mission with accurate precision before ever thinking about going in for the fat kill. To train for this assignment we have to get you in shape first. No more midnight Twinkies, refrigerator raids or all you can eat buffets. No, its time to get serious. The only food you can lay hands on in preparation must be vibrant in color, be fresh grown, not be buttered, salted, sauced, sugared or fried and you must not eat more than a couple of fist fulls every three hours. You are allowed to drink. Only water if you are serious. Clean, pure water without all the junk in it. The only way to assure a victory the night of your mission is to be hydrated fully at all times. Drinking anything else is sure to wake up your enemy before you have gotten close enough and its lights out. For you that this. You have got to go in strong. This is vital. Lean protein choices are essential to this operation. Off limits are burgers, hot dogs, bacon, sausage and any other meats laced with pure fat. Your strict training regiment will include salmon, lean white meat chicken and turkey breast, egg whites (toss those yolks) and tuna. You are allowed to whip down a balanced protein shake (www.mynutrisource.com) but you must not get carried away and drink more than one at a time. If you are soft mentally you are probably soft physically as well. Our next step is to build some mental toughness in you so there is no turning back. What is mental toughness, you ask? Doing it RIGHT when you are uncomfortable. Your belly fat LOVES comfort foods. Resist the temptation. Every time you do you build another strand in your mental toughness cable. Your belly fats only lease on life is to have you eat whatever tastes good and make you sit down whenever possible. You will not allow yourself to fold like a deck of cards so easily THIS TIME. No, not going to give in anymore. You have had it. You have reached a point in your life where there comes a time that you are sick and tired of being sick and tired. OPERATION FITNESS Are you sitting again? Stand up and do some shallow knee bends as you read your next assignment. Why? Because the enemy wants you to sit, the enemy wants you to never step foot in a gym, go for a run or any activity for that matter. Are you going to succumb so easily? No way. This critical preparation step involves movement. Lots of it. Walk, jog, run, bike, swim, play, do yoga, lift weights, do cardio until you break a sweat. A real sweat. Belly fat hates sweat. Its like the belly fat instinctively senses, Is something burning? Learn how to burn. Master this step. Your ability to be a professionally qualified fat burning specialist is par for this course. Discipline yourself to stick this one out. Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, take action on and implement it can achieve. Your action is to be active. Your action is to eat clean. Your action is to come out victorious in the battle of the bulge. THE ATTACK The 90 days of preparation is behind us now. Its the moment of truth. The night we played over and over in our mind. This is it. You had better put your game face on because this could get ugly. Was this training worth while or did you cheat your way here. We will find out soon enough. The dreaded belly fat has chalked up many a victory because of quitting before the big night. Not you, not now. You were impeccable with your training. Nothing went into your mouth that didnt first meet our criteria. You stayed active, you got your rest, you visualized this day for three months and finally it has come. You take a deep breath as you step into the same room you where in just 12 weeks ago. You flip the lights on, you walk slowly over to the mirror and without hesitation lift your shirt. RESULTS Did you win? Were you able to overcome your old belly building habits? Did you cheat during your 90 days? If so, how come? If you were able to see yourself going through these steps and completing them successfully in your mind than you can do it. You have done it! Congratulations, you are 70% of the way there already. If not, what are you waiting for? Do you want your belly fat to multiply? Then start now. Start by tossing the junk from your refrigerator and cupboards. Start by getting active. If you want to be your belly fats worst nightmare then ATTACK your fat. Mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally declare victory over old self with your lean, healthy, fit new body. Look in the mirror right now. Go ahead do it. Pull up your shirt and take a good hard look and wave goodbye. Because 90 days from now what you will see is an incredibly youthful, lean and healthy body reflecting back at you your true self which had been buried underneath for so long and is finally back. The operation is a success. Mission accomplished! Scott Magers is a leading educator, formulator, and motivator in the field of nutrition and fitness. With over 24 years of experience in nutritional science, Scott has worked with many of the top professional and Olympic athletes, business leaders, sports teams, youth groups, and celebrities outlining detailed programs emphasizing a low glycemic, nutrient-dense, balanced approach to nourishing the body. Check out Scott’s new book and Success training at http://www.SeekersManifesto.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Scott_Magers http://EzineArticles.com/?Your-Belly-Fats-Worst-Nightmare&id=421980 effects of zolpidem side effects of lorazepam zolpidem pill http wwwsoftseekerruambien zolpidem

Creative Writing for Direct Sales Reps

Friday, February 29th, 2008

By Kara Kelso It’s been said before, those in Direct Sales CAN write articles. It’s true your target market is not those in business and writing business articles is not something that’s going to benifit you. However, it’s still possible to write articles that WILL benfit you and drive customers to your websites. This form of article writing will focus on just a handful of products. The idea is to take an offline product you sell, and get your reader to see, touch, taste, and smell it. Make them feel like they are holding it, trying it out. Just as if they were in the same room as you. Get as descriptive as possible, describing every tiny detail about the product. It’s been proven that ebay auctions do better when more description is added, and the same applies to any product being sold online. Don’t just stop at being descriptive though. The point here is not to write just a plain ad. You’ll want to build a story or give your customer a reason to read this article. To give you an example, here is an article similar to this:http://www.soy-wax-candles.com/family-reunion.html That particular article has the basis, but it could be better. It should go into more detail about the scents mentioned. The reader should feel like they are smelling the candle given the detailed description. It’s not hard to write your own article such as this one. Try taking a product and writing a personal experience from one of your current customers, or within your family. Whatever you do, just get creative and descriptive! Kara Kelso & Anita DeFrank are two busy wahms, and the owners of Direct Sales Helpers. For more Direct Sales Success Tips, visit: http://www.directsaleshelpers.com/newsletter.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kara_Kelso http://EzineArticles.com/?Creative-Writing-for-Direct-Sales-Reps&id=149337 effects of zolpidem amnesia ambien side effect ambien online cheap united states ambien fedex

How to Format Your HTML Email for Maximum Results

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

By Jason Lexell HTML email messages are gaining popularity, especially in newsletters. As more recipients are able to properly support this email type, there are fewer compatibility issues. Here are some techniques that can help to improve the way your HTML messages appear. Picking Font Types Authoring your email in HTML does make it tempting to use any one of a zillion different fonts, but results show that the best fonts for marketing messages and readability are basic. Stick to text fonts that are 10 or 12 point, in either Verdana, Arial or Times New Roman for your message. Backgrounds Professional business messages look best when text is displayed on a clean white background. Anything else runs the risk of distracting from the messages content and can make it difficult to read. The wrong backgrounds can really cheapen the image of the email piece. Words vs. Graphics The most effective messages use graphics sparingly. Don’t overdo it with graphics. Believe it or not, well-written copy beats out slick graphics in most cases. The exception to this rule is email that needs to show products or catalogue items. Otherwise, in most business-to-business scenarios, use graphics to accentuate your message, but not as the focal point of your message. The Bottom Line The formatting tips discussed in this article are discussed further in my book, Killer Email Marketing. These tips help to improve your message readability, compatibility and aesthetics. The guidelines set forth in this article are considered standards by many, but your list rental house may have their own formatting requirements. Be sure to check with your representative. Properly formatting your messages prior to sending them to your list broker or the company that will do the mailing can also help you avoid delays and will improve your results. Jason Lexell is the President of Digital Harvest Media and a Web marketing consultant with a passion for helping people. Jason has spent the last 10 years working with dozens of online marketing clients from Fortune 500 companies to mom and pop businesses teaching them how to promote their products and services online. In his popular ebook Killer Email Marketing, Jason highlights dozens of proven strategies that have helped clients double their email marketing campaign results. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jason_Lexell http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Format-Your-HTML-Email-for-Maximum-Results&id=158455 ambien price online qoclick apo-lorazepam ambien cr extended-release tablets doses look like ativan sublingual

Know Your Man: His Children

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

By Maria Moratto “Children are priceless, but raising them is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever do.” ~ MSN Money “I believe that we parents must encourage our children to become educated, so they can get into a good college that we cannot afford.” ~ Dave Barry “No fathers or mothers think their own children ugly.” ~ Miguel de Cervantes According to MSN Money (Sept. 2005), not counting Higher Education, which can mount to $150,000, and not counting private schools and hospital bills, a child costs $135K ($40K/year, income) ; $185K($40-70K/year income); and $270K (70K+/year, income). Children 15-17 years old are more expensive. Expensive? Mamma mia! If our men have children from a previous relationship, the above mentioned amounts must be taken into consideration when making our annual budget. It is imperative that we understand that a man has a moral and financial obligation towards his children and in no way, have we the right to deny or reduce help to these children. The Golden Rules is crucial in this case. As we wouldnt want this to happen to our own children, we cant let it happen to the ones that are somewhat related to us.The same thing applies when the children are visiting our home, which is also their home. There has to be no denying of privileges and no differential treatment between our children and his children. A lot of flexibility is required, but this is totally doable with a good dose of goodwill. Everyone deserves a supportive father, in any which way they need.Though you might think I am a fool, may I recommend that you maintain a friendly relationship with their mother as well? We must do all we can for the sake of every childs happiness. My friend Jaimen has 5 children from his first marriage and 2 from his second. The family live a comfortable life that is not luxurious, though he could afford it if he so wished. This is because he gives his first wife a great salary so she can stay home and take care of their children. He thinks that it is not fair that because he has left the house (for whatever reason) his children need to suffer or change their former lifestyle. He pretends he is still there and makes sure everyone is cared for. I once invited him to be my ex-husband! Ok, so we can say that he was able to be so generous because he had the means to; I will say that we can all do this proportionally to what we make.This is the way it should be. Our children are not to pay for their parents folly. A Word of AdviceLadies: Accept the fact that his children are important. Lets understand that we knew this before we got together with our men. Jealousy and differential treatment do not become us. Remember Cinderella? Lets be fair. Gents: Dont punish your children because you now hate their mother. Remember that we need to be responsible for our actions for life, especially when our actions resulted in the birth of other human beings. Give them love, support, and guidance, no matter where they live. Maria Moratto 2006 Want to have more abundance, health, time, love, fun, and blessings? Visit Prescription For Bliss at http://www.rx4bliss.com, sign up for the newsletter and receive a fr*ee ebook called “Happy People Are More Abundant!” Dr. Maria Moratto is the author of “The Inspired Healing For Your Body, Mind, and Soul,” “The Inspired Healing Journal: Mending Your Broken Heart,” and “Attract Money Journal.” Visit her site to get fr*ee affirmation cards. You may reprint this article in its entirety as long as you add this resource box. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Maria_Moratto http://EzineArticles.com/?Know-Your-Man:-His-Children&id=338298 ansiolaticos zolpidem ambien for suicide ambien toxicity in dogs buy ambien online without prescription

What is a Car Title Loan?

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Sturo]Jimmy Sturo A car title loan is a loan that a bank gives to a client, using the client’s car as collateral. The loan amount is almost equivalent to the market price of the car or vehicle. If the borrower fails to pay the loan, the bank confiscates the vehicle and resells it to cover the loan amount. The process of getting a car title loan is considerably easy and quick. It is a short-term loan, in which the repayment period is 14 days to a month. As the repayment period is very short, the interest rate charged on this loan is very high. Banks demand a written title loan agreement from the borrower at the time that the loan is granted. Borrowers are expected to read the entire contract very carefully and understand all the clauses before signing. All the terms and conditions are deemed understood by the borrower after the agreement is signed. These car title loans are available to almost anyone, who has a clear title of a paid off car. Documentary proof of income, identification and age are essential in order to take advantage of a title loan. Only individuals who are eighteen years of age are eligible for the loan. One of the most important factors of a car title loan is that a credit check is not done, so even borrowers with a bad credit history can take advantage of this type of loan. Thus car owners can easily apply for and receive a car title loan if they have fully paid for car at their disposal. These loans offer convenient ways of getting much-needed funds in an emergency situation. [http://www.e-cartitleloans.com]Car Title Loans provides detailed information on Bad Credit Car Title Loan, Car Title Loan Company, Car Title Loans, Loan Car Title For Cash and more. Car Title Loans is affiliated with [http://www.z-BoatLoans.com]Online Boat Loans. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Sturo http://EzineArticles.com/?What-is-a-Car-Title-Loan?&id=302340 zolpidem generic buy cerebral palsy sleep ambien ambien insert package ambien cost low

How Not To Get Whacked By Journalists

Monday, February 25th, 2008

By Paramjit Mahli Journalists have an online game called Whack a Flack where they get to pelt cartoon character public relations professionals with pointy paper airplanes made out of bad press releases. Having worked extensively on both sides of the communications borderprint and broadcast journalism and then making the transition into financial public relationsI have experienced public relations professionals of all kinds, including the whacked. Some have helped me enormously, particularly when I was crashing with deadlines due to breaking news; others have provided me, in a timely manner, with much needed background information for interviews. Seasoned professionals have made themselves immediately available by acknowledging they were unable to help with a current story. Then there are those in PR who are just plain annoying. I used to thinkduring my live TV days at CNNWhat is their objective? Getting to speak to me, or pitching a story? I think for many, it was the former. If they didnt have their pitch down in 20 seconds, they lost me and got whacked! For many, I never returned calls. Nothing personal, I just didnt have time to return all of them; if I had, I would have missed my deadlines and been out of a job! Here are some basic rules for how not to become a public relations flack thats whacked! 1. Reporter Calls. Always return them; if your firm or partners dont want to respond to the question, say so right away so that the reporter can move to his/her next source. As a rule of thumb, ask when the deadline is and if you have the information that they need respond as soon as possible. The sooner the better. Guaranteed, if you do this reporters will come back to you when working on other stories. 2. Do familiarize yourself with the reporters area of expertise. This is often the most annoying pet peeve for reporters. They expect you to do your homework. Find out what they cover, when their deadlines are and their contact details. Dont phone them to get their email address or telephone number. If they work in broadcast, find out good times to phone. If you are in-house, Bacons, Vocus, Factivia, and Mediamap all have resources that will provide you with the answers. 3. Become a source for reporters. Help them with the stories that they are working on. Theyre always looking for the latest information. Stay up-to-date on industry/sector-related developments and provide articles, reports and access to sources. That way a relationship is built which will pay dividends in the long run. 4. Dont send reporters goodies that dont cut it. Making luncheon appointments for getting to know you wont do the trick, unless youre making the appointment for lawyers who are spokespersons for the firm or a big case that may be newsworthy. Better to attend trade-related events and introduce yourself. Alternatively, extend an invitation to an event your firm is putting together. 5. Reporters can be trusted. A large majority of them are trying to find all the facts of a story so that they present a balanced view. Your perspective may not be theirs, but with few exceptions all of them are working on tight deadlines trying to get all the facts. Reporters cover news; if your press release is timely and newsworthy, and sent to the appropriate reporter, chances are the reporter will contact you. 6. Mergers or changing offices is NOT news. Highlight events like these in your client newsletter but dont send a press release to a reporter. It will diminish the respect the reporter has for you as a professional. 7. Dont send releases to all the reporters at a media outlet. If more than one ends up working on the story theyll be thoroughly annoyed! As a rule of thumb dont send the press release to more than one reporter or editor. For national television, send releases to the guest booker, producer and reporter who specialize in that area. 8. Dont get snotty just because a reporter that contacts you works for a daily with a small circulation. Remember, this person will be there tomorrow and could end up as the editor. Its all about relationship building. Also remember that in this day and age nothing is local! You really dont know who will research from where and what results will pop up. I have conducted several searches before interviews and Ive been Googled by interviewees. 9. If a reporter does catch you off-guard, dont become hostile. Ask for a half hour or so to prepare information and to get the appropriate lawyers to answer questions. 10. Finally, in a global economy make certain that you have an online newsroom on your Web site. Reporters will look your firm up on the Web; if theres no media relations contact person listed, it will turn them off. On a basic level, make sure you have complete contact details, current press releases (test to see that all the archived releases are available), the firms profile, bios of executives and facts and figures (i.e., how many employees work for the firm). Dont confuse public relations with advertising. For lawyers, this is definitely hard; they are creatures of habit and like to be in control. In media relations you dont control the story, or the interview and facts. If you did, that would be advertising. Still, with good media planning you can manage the message that is reaching your target constituents in a successful way. Remember, good media relations isn’t simply good for the media, it’s good for you, too. A productive relationship with the news media means more free publicity for you and more even-handed reporting of the issues that directly affect the firm, and youll avoid being whacked. Paramjit Mahli of Sun Communications Group. Paramjit is a former journalist who has worked with international news organizations including CNN Business News, and now helps small to mid-sized law firms get in front of their target markets effectively, efficiently, and expeditiously. Her job is to let the lawyers do what they do best practice law while she takes care of their communications and marketing programs. Contact details: pmahli@suncommunicationsgroup.com http://www.suncommunicationsgroup.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paramjit_Mahli http://EzineArticles.com/?How-Not-To-Get-Whacked-By-Journalists&id=497249 ambien ambiem genuine zolpidem titrate ambien 90 ambien discount

New York Flower Market

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

By Kent Pinkerton New York flower markets have a large selection of flowers that come in daily. The most popular and best thing you would see in the New York flower market is the selection of many rare species of flowers and plants. There is a wide variety of flowers of your choice in the New York flower market. Many different flower markets are available in the city of New York. Among those markets, Chelsea Flower Market is one of the largest not only in the wholesale category, but also in the retail florists section in New York City. It is located in Chelsea Market. An interesting fact is that the New York flower market has decreased considerably from the 1930s, when New Yorkers bought flowers for holidays like Easter. By the 1930s, millions of flowers were being sold around Sixth Avenue and Twenty-Eighth Street, including 500,000 Easter Lilies from Bermuda and 30,000 Tulips from Holland. As a major event, the third annual lunar New Year flower market starts with flowers, arts, performances, colors, fragrances and cultures. New York flower markets have various types of flower selections. They carry the green and flowering plants along with a large selection of supplies. These major flower markets provide special arrangements decorated for any events like weddings, private parties, and corporate events. They are arranged by the experienced staff provided by the flower market. Open air flower markets provide you the different selections of flowers and floral arrangements at discounts. They offer you a great selection of special floral arrangements, like a dozen roses in a box and a vase; large arrangements; baby boy arrangement; fall and garden arrangements; and the high style arrangement. The floor of the flower store is covered with an incredible range of foliage, from tiny cacti to towering ficus trees. New Year flower markets have large selections of potted plants. One should step into the New York flower markets often to see the new selections. New York Flowers provides detailed information on New York Flower Delivery, New York Flower District, New York Flower Market, New York Flower Shops and more. New York Flowers is affiliated with Thanksgiving Flower Gifts. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kent_Pinkerton http://EzineArticles.com/?New-York-Flower-Market&id=255710 ambien and seizures ativan for sleeping ambien and alochol ambien date rape

How to Snag a Guy and Keep Him Interested!

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

By Michael Douglas You could be a tomboy, a siren, the shyest creature on earth, a pimple queen or miss busty. Every woman can get any guy she sets her sights on - only if she knows how to play her cards right. Don’t be loveless - go out there and get your guy. But before that, find out your guy-snagging style…. Bold and Beautiful This girl makes no bones about what she wants, how she wants it and why she wants it. She has her priorities clear; if you don’t like them, that’s your problem. Gutsy and Girly This girl’s simplicity and homeliness are her appeal. But be warned, she is anything but docile. While she is not into screaming out her love from the rooftops she loves strongly enough to not think twice before leaving everything else to follow her man. Attitude and Adaa This is the girl who should have a “Beware, I bite’ sign around her! She tends to have her head in the clouds and thinks very highly of herself. Problem is, she thinks right! Absolutely confident and a firm believer in herself, in her confidence lies her strongest appeal. Practical and Perfect Feminine but not a damsel in distress, aloof yet polite and a woman who is hard to get get without playing hard to get. This woman’s biggest asset is that she knows her strengths, but doesn’t flaunt them. She is not snooty but she is not easy either! Dreamer and Desirable This girl dreams big. She isn’t scared to follow her dreams either, no matter where they take her. She is a doer and hard work doesn’t scare her. Her personality shines through and men are drawn towards her sheer grit. Sweet and Sour This is the girl who comes the closest to fitting the “perfect” girl tag - she is a career woman, yet can run a smooth household, she likes family dos and yet would do silly things at a moment’s notice, she is pretty but not vain…. She doesn’t idol worship her guy and can be quite cutting with her tongue when she wants to. About the Author Michael Douglas is a love and relationship expert and currently he is offering his services to Love-Lectures.com where he offers love tips for perfect relationships and dating advice for a successful date. Also don’t forget to check out love relationship quiz to test your relationship compatibility with your partner. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Douglas http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Snag-a-Guy-and-Keep-Him-Interested!&id=273959 buy phentermine using mastercard buy phentermine 37.5 online buy phentermine online mastercard where can you buy phentermine

God and the Gays: All that Glitters isn’t Gold (Part 2)

Monday, February 18th, 2008

By David Ben-Ariel The gay bar scene or high risk promiscuous sex… Is it so happy-go-lucky? Something so sweet and wonderful we’d “wish you were here?” Or is it actually something you wouldn’t wish upon your worst enemy? Is it simply a matter of being well-adjusted? Or resigned? What’s so gay about it all anyway? Who ever dreamed up that label? What about truth in advertising? Some want their money back. Were they sold a line? Is homosexuality a victimless crime? What about their minds? Aren’t they victimized? When they refuse to even “think straight” - aren’t they denying themselves the opportunity to change? After all, isn’t the brain the biggest sex organ? God has provided for proper sexual satisfaction in marriage; but there’s always that allure of the unknown, the forbidden zone. It arouses our curiosity, attempts to lower our resistance, and seduces our weakened will. In such a state, intoxicated with lust, we could engage in a deadly liaison and only discover later what a fatal attraction it really was (Prov. 5:11). “You play, you pay” (Prov. 6:27). Don’t let a one-night stand be your fall. But isn’t that the main purpose for going out to the bars? And if there’s any such thing as gay community centers, they’d have to be THE BARS! They’re the familiar haunts, pick-up joints, and popular retreats; everything from your local dive to those pulsating places that are practically cities under a roof - something for everyone. The bars - hallowed be their names - are a place to go when you’re bored, a welcoming-wagon for the new kids on the meat block, and somewhere to let your hair down and unwind, enjoying the company of your substitute family. The gay lifestyle definitely revolves around these dark dens of iniquity. Such a polluted environment naturally encourages drug and alcohol abuse (”communion”), sexual abuse in a casual way with careless partners (”confirmation”), and verbal abuse (Prov. 4:24) in an overflow of raunchy talk (”fellowship”) and gossip - jes’ dishin’ the dirt…. “Out” On the Town Your first experience “out” on the town (with the boys) could be exhilarating - or bizarre! You might see wonderful men dressed to kill, or hunks in tank tops and T shirts; enter a wet jock-strap contest or watch gyrating male strippers, or view the make-believe world of make-up queens trying to steal the show, a different person on stage…. Then there’s the games people play, the vicious backbiting and hair-pulling of the young and breastless, or the S & M (stand & modeling) crowd who love themselves and lots of mirrors. Quite a carnival atmosphere. But it kind of puts a damper on your evening’s fun when you go into bars and find yourself greeted by pornographic posters (trying to get across the point about “safe-sex”), or see a fishbowl or platter filled with assorted colors of “life-savers” (condoms); or to order yourself a strong drink and notice AIDS donation jars staring you down: L’Chaim suddenly becomes more personal. And then there’s the endless ads in all the gay mags about HIV testing, “understanding doctors” who’ll screen you in private, surgically remove your hemorrhoids, laser your anal warts, counsel you about your problems, ad nauseum. Makes you eager to jump in bed, eh? Or run scared! But welcome to the real world - the good, the bad, and the ugly. But jump from bed to bed until we all drop dead? Is that what life’s all about? Isn’t it stupid to keep playing this deadly game (of Russian roulette) until someone doesn’t shoot blanks? DEATHBED takes on a whole new meaning. The next time you want to get “laid” - hope that it’s not in a grave! So what if you can trick with every Tom, Dick, and Harry if you become just another name on the AIDS quilt (a “grave-blanket”). Don’t sell yourself short (John 8:36; Heb. 12:16). Eventually, the wear and tear, the abuse of your mind and body, is going to take its expensive toll. All of the cheap, mechanical, meaningless, sexploitation has got to affect you. How could you not become desensitized? If you deviate from the strait and narrow, how can you not get lost? If you forget or pervert the original purpose of sex, how can you escape confusion? You’ll condemn yourself to wander in your sexual bewilderment, experimenting with everything since “anything goes.” Look around you the next time you go out (if you haven’t had enough of that tired crowd and empty scene). From drag-queens to muscle men, welfare alcoholics to executives on cocaine; the homosexual world is as diverse and perverse as the “straight” world. Some men acting like women, some women acting like men; worlds in collision, an identity crisis, suicidal tendencies - but have another drink, what are friends for? Are “gay” people really so happy? Or just putting on a front? Beneath the smiling faces, love and laughter, you’ll too often find broken hearts and lost dreams. And although the clubs are usually full, there are too many empty individuals who are lonely and aching inside; but the show must go on, drinking and dancing, until another burnt-out dawn…. One-Night Stands And what are one-night stands, really? Other than quick sex with “no strings attached,” it’s a cheap counterfeit of what we’re actually looking for: true love, undivided attention, special affection, and sincere compliments. We’re starved for love and yet dying from “fast-food.” What we’re really hungry for is some “good ol’ home-cookin’!” But once you’ve lost your looks (if you ever had any), you won’t have to worry about any more “strangers in the night” - unless you’re able and willing to pay them for their time and trouble. The bar-scene brazenly worships at the altar of youth, and devotes itself to the beauty that’s only skin-deep. Everyone else is thrown on the human heap, scrapped and abandoned. Of course, there’s some “hope” for these discarded lives: they can join the lonely hearts club of dashed hopes and lowered standards. The only requirement is to be desperate and dateless. If I’ve overstated this case, it’s only to emphasize the point that sex sells - and without your youth and/or looks you’re flat broke. It’s twisted values, but reflective of our troubled times. Happy and in Love? Many gays will protest that God is a “God of love,” and they think that as long as we’re happy and in love - how could something so right be so wrong? They feel God couldn’t condemn such relationships and wonder how anyone could think He would. But mortal thoughts and opinions aside (Prov. 14:12; Isa. 55:8), if there is a Creator God, and if the Bible is His Instruction Manual for mankind, we’d better base our beliefs solely on what’s revealed within its pages. Faith must have a foundation (Rom. 10:17). If the homosexual argument that “as long as we’re happy and in love” is valid, couldn’t the same defense be made to sanction incestuous relationships? Or premarital experiences or adulterous affairs? Do we always know what’s best for us? Couldn’t we be like grown-up teenagers who think they know everything, when in reality they don’t? Hasn’t it been said, and true at times, that “love is blind?” Is it just a matter of feeling happy? Can’t feelings fool us sometimes? Isn’t that why family and friends have cautioned us to “keep your head above your heart?” Is all love proper? Are all affections good and healthy? What about being “lovesick?” Shouldn’t there be some form of standards to judge by or criteria for character? Isn’t there any game plan? Hasn’t love too often been confused with lust (2 Sam. 13:15)? Satan is “love!” If we look into the Bible (not Freud, the latest sexual survey, or some kinky report), we’ll find that it does condemn: the love of vanity (Ps. 4:2), of simplicity (Prov. 1:22), of excessive sleep (Prov. 20:13), of religious lies (2 Thes. 2:10), illicit sex, improper lovers, and “foreign affairs” (Ezek. 23:11, 17, 22; 16:37), of evil (Micah 3:2), drunkenness (Hos. 3:1), self-righteousness (Mat. 6:5; 23:6), of money (1 Tim. 6:10), this present world system and its ways (1 John 2:15), spiritual darkness (John 3:19), the kick-back of wrongdoing (2 Pet. 2:15), of ourselves in an unhealthy way and of cheap thrills (2 Tim.3:2,4), violence (Ps. 11:5), strife (Prov. 17:19), and even having a greater love for family or friends than for God (Mat. 10:37). Therefore, the Bible clearly reveals that various forms of love and feelings are wrong, that certain human relationships are forbidden and condemned (Lev. 18), and that true love must be consistent with God’s character and commandments (1 John 5:3). Any other “love” isn’t from God, but from Satan who is (such) “love!” He’s the clever counterfeit; the snake who confuses the issues and twists the truth. It’s precisely because God is Love (1 John 4:8) that He wants to protect us from those Canaanite customs, perverted practices, and harmful ways that would ultimately undermine our land and lives (Lev. 18:30). Still, some would angrily question how anyone could allow some old-fashioned Book to dictate their lives; after all, it’s thousands of years old! But who would argue that the time-honored commandments against murder, or prohibition that protects private property or safeguards marriage and minds, or upholds honesty and virtue and being content are outdated? They’re tried, tested, and true. Naturally, it’s easier to accept something as long as it doesn’t hit home or step on our toes. It’s still typical, “A man (or woman) convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” Don’t waste your time confusing them with the facts (Mat. 7:6; 15:14). This booklet’s intention is to make the plain truth about homosexuality known and available. It’s to assist those who really want to consider what the Good Book has to say. Obviously, this is a very sensitive subject. If someone does become convinced or converted to the truth - great! More power to them. But if others choose to continue in their contrary lifestyles, dying for sex rather than living for God and His Kingdom - that’s their choice. God gives us all the prerogative to do as we please, but He strongly recommends and encourages us to “choose life” (Deut. 30:10); an even more appropriate message considering the high risk of AIDS. It’s so difficult to TRANSCEND HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS - but we must, if and whenever it’s necessary (Mark 10:28-30). Living Responsible Lives Is the first “gay” decade of 2,000 fulfilling prophecy? The “last days” are supposed to be reminiscent of earlier times, “as it was in the days of Noah,” and “as it was in the days of Lot.” How was it in days of yore? Just like today. Apparently, ignoring the dire need to make drastic changes in their lives, they conducted “business as usual” and fiddled about or got carried away with less important things (Deut. 32:47; Mark 4:19). It’s recorded that they ate and drank, got married, and went to work everyday - until they were consumed by their burning desires and swept away by their sins (Luke 17:26-30). What’s wrong with eating and drinking or working? We might very well wonder. Didn’t God create us with an appetite and a thirst, as well as a need for physical exertion? Yes, but certain tastes, desires and relationships should be nipped in the bud; not allowed to grow or develop or take root (Jas. 1:14-15)! Many things are good of and by themselves, and not wrong, but God’s imposed conditions, restraints and guidelines for us to live by. We’re meant to enjoy those foods that God has blessed and offered us (Lev. 20:25; 1 Tim. 4:5), and even have an occasional drink, if we want. The Bible condemns gluttony, not eating; drunkenness, not drinking; greed, not need. It’s what we do with what we’re given. And we are instructed to work and be productive, but we’re also commanded to remember the Sabbath (seventh day) to keep it holy. It’s counterproductive to become too busy earning a living, that we neglect learning how to live (2 Pet. 3:18). Although we’re at liberty to do almost anything, within reason (Gen. 2:16-17), we’re to remember that we’re held responsible for how we handle ourselves and manage our new-found freedoms (Ga. 5:13). We’re not to abuse our privileges (1 Cor. 8:9), but be careful not to get caught up in things that could too easily get out of control (2 Pet. 2:20). A night of good, clean fun can quickly degenerate into an atmosphere of “just like the old times.” We’re entitled to time-out with the boys (or girls), just don’t let your diversion become an obsession (1 Cor. 6:12) - as my mother once warned me! Keep Your Head Above Your Heart! Is it - as some would charge - being cold and cruel, even inhuman, to be in control of your mind and emotions? Isn’t it rather mature to exercise proper self-control, sick and tired of giving in to compulsion? Isn’t it judicious to carefully cross-examine every thought, thereby destroying the defense of our death sentence, commuting it in Christ (2 Cor. 1:9; 10:4-5; 1 Cor. 11:31)? Doing what just comes natural or seems normal might excite Nietzsche; but it’s not good enough for God. God wants us - mere mortals made out of matter - to come to resemble, think and act like Him. “Like Father, like Son.” Why? Is God on some big ego-trip and wants a bunch of clones to come along for the joy-ride? No, but because it’s the only way that’ll work. He ought to know the secret for living happily ever after. Mankind, after all, was created in the image of the Godkind, and shares the awesome potential to become composed of God’s Spirit - after we’ve developed His characteristics (1 Cor. 15:53). God’s eager to award us all the Diploma of Divinity after we’ve finished the course of conversion (2 Cor. 3:18). Therefore, instead of just doing what comes natural - we’re to do the supernatural! As Christian individuals, we’re to turn the other cheek instead of busting their jaw; forgive rather than fume; pray for our enemies rather than swear revenge. We’re continually called to be different - in contrast, not conformity, to this world (Rom. 8:29). Tough-Love There is a time and a place for “tough-love.” We’re not to show the “mercy of fools” for welfare frauds or lazy bums (2 Thes. 3:10), or have compassion on cold-blooded murderers or hardened criminals, despite their many appeals (1 Sam. 15:32-33; Rom. 13:4). We shouldn’t refuse to use corporal punishment (Prov. 13:24). It might hurt for awhile, but hopefully the lesson (that actions have consequences) will last a lifetime (Prov. 19:18; 23:13; 29:15). It could keep them out of worse trouble later (Ecc.8:11). We’re also not to allow our emotions for loved ones to lead us to hell (Deut. 7:3-4; 13:6-9), or wrong relationships to get in our way. Despite the grief of saying goodbye, and the pain of tearful separation (2 Sam. 3:14-16; Ezra 10:3), you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. Why make it any more difficult? Don’t procrastinate and prolong your misery. Get it over with and get on with your life! We don’t have time to waste in no-win situations (Ephes. 5:16). We shouldn’t try and be more understanding and tolerant than God, but refuse to even associate with a Church member who’s living in sin without any apology or shame (1 Cor. 5:1-2, 9-13). And we should NEVER entertain any notions about ordaining such people! Of course, we shouldn’t cop a self-righteous attitude (Ga. 6:1), but realize the prayerful purpose is to help restore everyone to their senses (knowing that ongoing sin results in an eternal separation). If and whenever such a person “comes to” (Luke 15:17, 20), he’s to be welcomed back with wide-open arms (2 Cor. 2:6-8). A little love can go a long way (as Mama Evans used to say), and encourage us to do even better - rather than give up. But sometimes the situation calls for “shock-treatment” (tough-love), as well as private counseling. “Different strokes for different folks,” so to speak (Luke 12:47-48). The moral of this story? Don’t get blinded by the light: the glitter of “love,” the hot-flash of emotion, and the gleam of relationships (2 Cor. 11:14). The going price for fool’s gold is too high to pay. Walk away. It’s not worth it. David Ben-Ariel is a Christian-Zionist writer and author of Beyond Babylon: Europe’s Rise and Fall. With a focus on the Middle East and Jerusalem, his analytical articles help others improve their understanding of that troubled region. Check out the Beyond Babylon blog. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_Ben-Ariel http://EzineArticles.com/?God-and-the-Gays:-All-that-Glitters-isnt-Gold-(Part-2)&id=231299 order phentermine 37.5 mg order phentermine 37.5 buy phentermine site non prescription phentermine 37.5 mg

Is a Depression Test Worthwhile?

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

By Mark J Emslie Depression, whilst hitherto was considered a mental problem, these days it is rightly recognised as a disease and one that can affect anyone. Indeed, with the day to day pressures of the modern world, its grip is becoming firmer every day with a multitude of people affected. The depression test has been developed by the psychiatry profession to diagnose a sufferer. However, whilst most people are more than happy to seek advice from there doctor or the medical profession, there seems to be a stigma attached in consulting a psychiatrist. Is there a need for the Depression Test? Whilst the depression test has its place and can be very accurate we all have observation skills which, if we know the signs of depression, we can use to provide our own diagnosis and alleviate the need for a depression test. The common signs of depression are: 1. A continuous feeling of sadness, anxiety or simply an “empty” mood. 2. Sleeping much more or less than is usual. 3. A reduced appetite / weight loss or an increased appetite / weight gain. 4. A loss of interest / pleasure in activities that you once enjoyed. 5. Feelings of irritability or restlessness. 6. Ailments such as headaches, chronic pain, or digestive disorders that don’t respond to treatment. 7. Having problems concentrating, remembering, or making decisions. 8. General fatigue or lack of energy. 9. Having feelings of guilt, hopelessness or worthlessness. 10. Thoughts of death or suicide. Of course, if you are displaying any or all of these signs of depression, a depression test would confirm your diagnosis but either way, it is extremely important to seek early medical advice to treat the condition. If you need more information or resources concerning depression or anti depression, please visit http://www.AntiDepressionInfo.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_J_Emslie http://EzineArticles.com/?Is-a-Depression-Test-Worthwhile?&id=345823 phentermine diet pills by cod generic phentermine no prescription phentermine with out prescription phentermine mexico pharmacy