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Find Love At Online Dating Services

2010-07-13T02:13:00.000-07:00

Love is the most purest and sacred emotion that God has ever created in humans heart. It is beautiful and divine. It has the capacity to mould mountains into small lumps of sand, oceans into rivulets, and finite into infinite. It is a guiding force, which enlightens our entity and illuminates our souls. True love is indeed difficult to find, but when it is found it goes far beyond the limited boundaries of microcosmic existence.

When love is in the air, lovers jump over the treacherous dungeons of space and time. It fills them with so much vitality and vigor that they can do anything and everything for each other. When all the other aspects in this world tend to cease, it is true love that never dies. It is often said that love is blind and can go to any limit. When the partners are together, holding hands in hands, hugging tighter and closer, then the happiness and bliss is almost indescribable. These cozy moments can only be felt, as mere words are not enough to rate them. However, not every lucky person is that lucky to experience this closeness. Many singles cannot meet or stay together due to geographical hindrances or some or the other life crises.

But, life does not end here. Today, in the modernized world of fast growing technologies, love can be still in the air. And this has been possible due to online dating services. Because of this facility many people can be in touch with their beloved and moreover many singles can find their soul mates. When life becomes too fast-paced, when theres no time to jot down letters, when telephonic conversations become too boring and cranky, online dating adds vivacity and color to modern-day relationships. It adds meaning and worth to singles, living lives in the midst of pains, psychological trauma, isolation and a lot more.

Advantage :
Online dating has a wide range of beneficial facets. Some of them are:
-Shedding geographical barriers and hence maintaining relationships
-Economic
-Less-time consuming
-Can be used anywhere round the globe and round the clock
-Better platform for manifestation of emotions and feelings
-Privacy can be maintained
-Acts as a good support system
-Helps to curb isolation and trauma
-Gives a clear picture and better mutual understanding of partners involved
-Free from stereotypic attitude and prejudice
-Adds up safety against wrong malicious intentions

Infirmity:
-Can't be used in remote areas where access to internet is not possible

However, at the end of the day if we rule out the disadvantages, online dating services for singles and personals is always a feather to the cap. Through this many people get off their boredom world of inhibitions, isolation, fear and social obligations and enter into a different world of happiness and fulfilling relations. Love in its generic sense never remains restricted to a distinctive race, culture, age, language, etc. In fact it is ever-pervading and ever-lasting. And with the gift of online dating services many isolated and needy are coming out of the hearth of a weary dreary life. So that: With every click on the net a beloved partner is born, with his/her presence every tear is gone

2010-03-09T20:44:00.000-08:00

10 Dating Mistakes You Should Avoid

There are a lot of potential traps during your first meetings with a woman, probably a lot of than I can warn you against here. However, there are some fairly predictable errors made on dates. Here is a list of the biggest:

1) Talking too much – (especially about yourself): This includes bragging. You prefer to focus at least 70% of the conversation on her. Her experience is that the man who listens to her will understand her, and she believes that the man who understands her will be a good lover. The reverse is doubly True – if you yammer on and on, she’ll nod and smile, but she’ll be flirting with what a bore you are, and how unlikely it is you’ll give her good loving. Take a lesson from the great talk show hosts. Watch them as they ask questions and get everyone laughing along the way.

2) Spending too much money/try too hard to impress: Don’t buy her flowers or gifts or trinkets. When a car salesman comes at you with all these glitzy sales lures, your initial reaction is to step back and see what he’s selling you. As is thing happens with a woman. Any man that tries to buy her affections is demonstrating low self-confidence and low selfdiscipline. Any woman that needs those gifts to date you is not worth your time or energy.

3) Drinking too much – (and then talking too much): you are able to meet for a beer at a pub, but you should only have one or two drinks (remember: Restraint!) The problems of having a few drinks are mostly with the impairment of your judgment. It’s tempting to “loosen things up” by having a few, but it’s a slippery slope. Dating is tough enough sober, why would you make it any more difficult? One or two drinks are enough to lubricate the conversation and relax both of you. Any more distorts the situation.

4) Trying to sell the next date too early: You prefer to increase the mystery of your rendezvous. When things go well, most guys start asking her out for the next time before this meeting is over. You want to end the date well, get a kiss, and tell her nothing! You don’t hint or say that you’ll call her. You don’t say, “Let’s get together soon.” Just say, “I had a great time,” and then leave. For the next couple of days, you want her wondering if you’ll be calling her or asking her out again. What she doesn’t know will only help you. Don’t try to pin her down to several dates just to satisfy your insecurity.

5) Moving too fast: SLOW DOWN. If there’s one mistake guys make when they’re with women is that they move way too fast. They haven’t had any sex in months, and now they think they can hurry the next woman along so they can either get a score, or get on to the next one. Impatience shows a severe lack of self-discipline. There’s a joke about two bulls standing up on a hill overlooking a herd of grazing cows. One bull says to the other, “Hey, let’s run down there and have a few those ladies!” The other bull smiles and says, “Let’s walk down there and have them all.”

6) Moving too slow: If you don't take progressive steps toward demonstrating your romantic intentions, she will lose attraction since you won’t be demonstrating self-confidence. The longer you wait, the worse the situation gets. At some point, she will call a time-out and give you the line about wanting to just be friends. Romance has an expiration date, and you don’t want it to go bad on you. Always move forward toward your next romantic goal with her.

7) Not relaxing: Don’t be hyper and visibly uneasy. If you aren’t relaxed, you’ll convey nothing but nervous desperation, and she’ll be repelled. Women aren’t attracted to manic, hyper men. Take some time before the date to relax and let go of your anxiety and expectations. I find that I’m most relaxed meeting women after I’ve worked out. I’m at rest, the endorphins are in my bloodstream, and my overall confidence is higher. Try that for a relaxation therapy. Overall, the more women you meet and date, the more you’ll relax.

8) Acting too needy and clingy: Frequently on dates, men and women are too focused on what the other one is doing and saying. The man tends to hover around the woman too much, showing that his ability to feel good and happy is dependent on her experience of the date. Back off enough to let her breathe. Cast your interest somewhere else during the date, like talking with someone nearby, or just let a comfortable pause enter the conversation. Pauses are especially indifferent if you are smiling and look secure with yourself. If you’re in a shopping environment, don’t be afraid to walk away and have her come to find you.

9) Going too long when things are good: You must end the date. You've to have the self-discipline to end things on a good note. Again, many guys keep her out too long when they’ve found that she’s interested, and turn a good date into boredom. Unless she’s asking you back to her place, you've to pack it in politely. Don’t overstay your welcome.

10) Not having a approach: You should always have an idea of where you bet to proceed next. You should make a backup plan for your meeting, that way you've an alternate in case of a problem. If you get a goodnight kiss that turns into a heated make-out session, you have to decide how you want to progress this. Do you've a condom? Do you've a place to go?

Also, keep in mind that your initial meetings with a woman should be just you and her. No roommates tagging along. If she cannot meet with you in a public place without supervision, she’s either too young or she may have a trust issue that you can’t overcome. You can accept a tag-along once, if you choose, but that’s all.

2010-03-06T23:00:00.000-08:00

Digital Camera Guide

So, it's time for a digital camera, buying one can be more than a little difficult. What types of features should you look for? Well, this guide will tell you that plus get you a little more familiar with what these cameras are capable of.

Megapixels

When it comes to megapixels, the more the better. I recommend a minimum of 2, but 10 or 12 is great. We did a test to see if a camera with 2.3 megapixels (actually 1.92 - 1600 x 1200) could produce a good quality 8x10. Turns out it can, if you have the right paper and printer. The resolution at 8x10 (we had to crop in to make the picture proportional to 8x10) was only 150 DPI. Most printers would not make a real good 8x10 at that resolution, but this one did. So, if you want to be sure you can get good 8 x 10s, you may want to go with a 3 megapixel camera or better (that gives you around 200 DPI at 8x10 size, still not quite the optimum 300 DPI, but it looks good with the right printer).

Optical vs Digital Zoom

You've probably noticed that most digital cameras have both a specification for digital and optical zoom. Pay the most attention to the optical zoom. The optical zoom magnifies (zooms in) using glass. The digital zoom basically crops out the edge of the picture to make the subject appear closer, causing you to lose resolution or to get an interpolated resolution (i.e. the camera adds pixels). Neither of which help image quality.

Finally, make sure you get enough (optical) zoom. A 2x zoom isn't going to do much for you. A 3x is the average you'll find in most digital cameras will probably be good for most uses. More on lenses later.

Connection

How does the camera connect to your computer? If you have a USB port in your computer, you'll want a camera that can connect via USB as opposed to a slow serial connection. On the other hand, if your computer doesn't have a USB port, is there a serial connector available for the camera you're looking at? If so, is it a special order and how long does it take to get it?

Storage

What does the camera use to store images with? If it uses a memory stick, make sure you consider buying additional sticks when you get your camera. A typical 8 meg memory stick that comes with a 2 megapixel camera only holds 5 or 6 images at the camera's best quality. Some cameras use a 3.5 inch disk for storage. Be careful of these! Although it may sound like a good idea, a 3 megapixel camera at high resolution produces a 1 meg file. That's only 1 picture per disk.

Picture Formats

When you're trying to decide on which digital camera to get, check and see how many different picture formats it supports.

You want something that can produce both uncompressed (usually TIFF) and compressed (usually JPEG) images. I personally use the high quality JPEG setting on my camera for most of my shooting. TIFFs are just too big and the difference in quality is not ascertainable by mere mortals. You also want to be able to shoot at a lower resolution than the camera's maximum. That way, If you're running short on memory, you can squeeze a few more shots on your memory stick.

Auxiliary Lens / Flash

This was a biggie for me. While a 3x zoom may work for the "average" user, I needed something that allowed me to do some wide angle work as well as have a good telephoto lens. It has auxiliary lenses that screw into the filter ring on the front of the lens. I now have an ultra-wide fisheye lens plus a nice telephoto.

In addition to lenses, I wanted a good flash. The flash that is built into most of these cameras gives you a top range of 15-20 feet - at best. I wanted a camera that could take a powerful auxiliary flash. If you need more reach than the small built in flash can deliver, then make sure you can attach an external flash to any camera you consider.

Flash Distance

Speaking of flashes, make sure you check the distance the built in flash is good for. You don't want a camera with a wimpy flash that only travels a few feet (well, unless you can get an external flash for it as described above).

Battery Type

This may not sound important, but it is. Anyone who owns a digital camera can tell you they eat batteries the way a sumo wrestler eats at a buffet. Make sure the camera can run on regular (or rechargeable) "AA" type batteries. You don't want a camera that eats through expensive lithium batteries every 10 shots or so. One thing to remember about digital cameras, they do eat through batteries. I recommend getting some Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable for it. I have some for mine and they have saved me a fortune.

Final Notes

Choosing a digital camera isn't easy. There's a huge selection out there and only you can determine which features you need. Finally, buy the BEST camera you can possibly afford. Or wait until the price drops on one with the type of features you want.

CANCER PREVENTION

2009-10-13T20:01:00.000-07:00

Cancer is a disease that damages your DNA and causes your cells to grow in a rapid and out of control way. This growth eventually leads to the formation of a cancerous (malignant) tumour which can then spread to other areas of the body. It is not know exactly what triggers cancerous growths. In this article I will be expanding on this topic by providing you with three top cancer prevention tips.

QUIT SMOKING:- Cigarette smoke contains over 70 carcinogens (substances that are known to cause cancer). Inhaling cigarette smoke transports these carcinogens to your lungs. These carcinogens can then travel from your lungs to other areas of your body through the blood and the lymphatic system. Therefore, by not smoking and avoiding smoky atmospheres you can significantly reduce your cancer risk. Second hand smoking is far more dangerous than if you smoke yourself. The side stream smoke you inhale is way more toxic than the smoke the smoker inhales with his every puff. Do you know that a synonym for passive is long-suffering? If you are married to a smoker, you are a long-suffering smoker!

EAT A HEALTHY FOODS:- Research suggests that eating a diet that is rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals can help prevent cancer. Vitamins and minerals contain a selection of powerful anti-oxidants that can help protect your DNA from damage. Fibre helps your body properly absorb the vitamins and minerals that are in the foods you eat. Therefore, one top tip for preventing cancer is to eat lots of fresh, natural fruits and vegetables which are a rich source of all the above.

PROTECT FROM UV RADIATION:- Do you love getting a tan? Do you think a tan is sexy or healthy? Sorry to disappoint you but a tan is neither sexy nor healthy. When your skin tans, it's your skin's natural defense against the radiation you are subjecting yourself to. Using a broad-spectrum sunblock is one of the effective ways to prevent cancer of the skin. UV radiation not causes only skin cancer, mind you. It also damages your eyes and may cause cataracts.
Remember the old saying "An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure?" As I read and learned more, I realized that there is a need for everyone to know what these cancer prevention strategies are because a single cure will never be found for cancer as it is a disease of more than a hundred types.

LEARN TO MANAGE STRESS:- Stress is part of our daily life. It's something you can't avoid. Stress may lead to cancer because it suppresses the immune activities of your immune system. It is extremely important that you know how to deal with stress. Learn to not to sweat the small stuff and let go of events, people or anything that you can't change.

There are still a lot to of things to be learnt about cancer. However, as you can see from this article there are things you can do to significantly reduce your risk of contracting this disease. By avoiding cigarette smoke, improving your diet can hopefully avoid cancer completely.

Whilst every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative, it is intended for general information only. Cancer is a very serious, life threatening condition and you should discuss any concerns, treatments or lifestyle changes fully with your doctor.

Ways To Prevent Osteoporosis During Menopause

2009-10-12T19:55:00.000-07:00

Women, during menopause, might be lack of estrogen. This causes bones to lose calcium and become weaker, putting them at risk for severe bone loss or osteoporosis. A lack of estrogen also increases risk of heart disease.

Osteoporosis causes bones to lose mass and density. As the bones become porous and brittle, the chance of fracture is greatly increased. Often there are no symptoms and a person only discovers that they have osteoporosis when they suffer a fracture.

However, there are steps you can do to prevent osteoporosis and heart disease, such as:

1. Get enough calcium to keep your bones strong. Before menopause, you need about 1,000 mg of calcium per day. After menopause, you need 1,500 mg per day. Get at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Try weight-bearing exercises, like walking, and running.

2. Eat healthy by including plenty of whole grain products, vegetables, and fruits in your diet. Choose a diet low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.

3. Maintain a healthy weight.

4. Control your blood pressure.

5. If you have diabetes, control and monitor your blood sugar levels.

6. Lower your cholesterol to the right level.

7. Dont Smoke if you smoke, try to quit.

8. If you drink alcohol, limit it to no more than one drink per day.

So, if you think that your menopause has begun, it is important for you to pay attention to the eight essential ways to prevent osteoporosis.