Is This A Freshers Market??

Lets Play or AtLeast lets Watch FootBall On Here...

2008-12-10T10:04:00.000-08:00

I believe many of my friends like football, in particular the European soccer fans now added a choice to watch a soccer match, and that is to www.partofthegame.tv Web site, It's my come back post here in the blogging world, ehehe ^_^ been very busy with my task for quiet two months now. While surfing, I found this web-tv channel about football game. Very Intertaining! :D

Watching TV on the web is a new idea even to some of the TV viewers in today’s world. TV is confined to the TV set. Such is the thinking of some of our older folks. We cannot blame them, after all, to watch TV on the web is still such a fresh new concept.

ind more about the video clips about football funnies and rituals from the Football Magic channel or the bizarre story about fans in the stand and how fan culture sometimes go beyond reason.
As an extra feature you can upload your own favourite football and fan moments.

Goals

2008-03-04T02:17:00.000-08:00

What you mean by Goals – Satish Nair

"We wanted Nike to be the world's best sports and Fitness Company. Once you say that, you have a focus. You don't end up making wing tips or sponsoring the next Rolling Stones world tour” - Philip Knight, Nike Founder

An goal or objective is a personal or organizational desired end point in development. It is usually endeavoured to be reached in finite time by setting deadlines. It may be short term goals or long term goals. Short-term and long-term goals are important tools in measuring success. They are used in a variety of areas: financial, personal and business to name a few. Setting and tracking goals is an important step in achieving success in almost any endeavor.

Short-term goal : A short-term goal is something to be accomplished in a short period of time. There is no specific length of time related to the definition of a short-term goal. That is to say, a short term goal may be achieved in a day, week, month, year, etc. The time frame for a short-term goal is related to its context in the overall timeline that it is being applied to. For instance, a short-term goal for a month long project may be measured in days where as a short-term goal for someone’s life might be measured by months or years. Short-term goals are usually defined in relation to a long-term goal or goals.

Long-term goal : A long-term goal is an achievement set to be reached over a long period of time. The period of time defined for reaching the goal can be almost any length of time; although most long-term goals tend to be measured in years. It would be appropriate to define a long-term goal for this week, month, year, lifetime, etc. The definition of a long-term goal usually involves setting short-term goals to divide the timeline of achieving the long-term goal.

Goal Management : Good project management technique states goals/objectives can be better defined by following the guidelines from using the SMART acronym:

Specific - Objective or goal can't be diffuse or nebulous but should be precisely defined Measurable - Define a method of measuring the objective/goal Agreed-To/Achievable - All parties need to agree to the objective/goal, and it also must be achievable Realistic/Rewarding/Relevant - It must be a realistic objective/goal, and it must make sense to do it !!! Time-related - to be completed within an agreed time scale

Personal goals : Individuals can have personal goals. A student may set a goal of a high mark in an exam. An athlete might walk five miles a day. A traveler might try to reach his destination city within three hours. Managing goals can give returns in all areas of life. By knowing exactly what one wants to achieve, makes clear what to concentrate and improve upon. Goal setting, planning and achievement give long-term vision and short-term motivation. It focuses acquisition of knowledge and helps to organize resources.

Efficient goal management includes recognizing and resolving any guilt, inner conflict or limiting belief that might cause you to sabotage your efforts. By setting clearly defined goals, one can measure and take pride in the achievement of those goals. Achieving personal goals

Achieving complex and difficult goals requires focus, long-term diligence and effort. Success in any field will require foregoing blaming, excuses and justifications for poor performance or lack of adequate planning or in short emotional maturity. The achievement of a personal goal is also affected by the measure of belief that the person has in their ability to achieve it.[1] Goal setting

Goal Setting involves setting specific, measurable and time targeted objectives. In an organizational or business context, it may be an effective tool for making progress by ensuring that participants are clearly aware of what is expected from them, if an objective is to be achieved. On a personal level, Goal setting is a process that allows people to specify then work towards their own objectives - most commonly with financial or career-based goals. Goal setting is a major component of Personal development literature.

In business, goal setting has the advantages of encouraging participants to put in substantial effort; and, because every member is aware of what is expected of him or her (high role perception), little room is left for inadequate effort going unnoticed. To be most effective goals should be tangible, specific, realistic and have a time targeted for completion. There must be realistic plans to achieve the intended goal. For example, setting a goal to go to Mars on a shoe string budget is not a realistic goal while setting a goal to go to Hawaii on a boat is a possible goal with possible, realistic plans.

"Goals provide a sense of direction and purpose" (Goldstein), concluding that 90% of laboratory and field studies involving specific and challenging goals led to higher performance.

The Pursuit Of Happiness

2008-03-04T02:13:00.000-08:00

Wealth is a gift for everyone There are no mysterious secrets or magical incantations for gaining wealth. The very idea of using some form of witchcraft or voodoo is ludicrous. The fact is, acquiring wealth is quite to the contrary. There is no evil in the dynamics of gaining wealth, it is purely natural. Money is only paper, it is the concept of money that can be used as tool to the discretion of its' holder. Like a seed is used to place in the ground and grow into a productive plant, so money is also used as a seed to grow and flourish into wealth.

You are Money’s Master Believe me when I say, “Money is a slave to its master and never a master on its own.” It is the lure, the seduction, the love of money that presents a problematic condition for people. When people place acquiring money above family, ethics, morals and self is when it becomes the master of the soul. The obsession with money becomes a driving force that destroys ethics, honesty, and morality. Everything and anything becomes second to the mesmerizing force of the power money contains.

Thanks to Donald Yates

In times past people used personally produced goods or services as trade objects to acquire someone else's goods or service. A common denominator was needed because some people needed goods but had nothing to offer in exchange. Now, people use money as a trading medium. Money is simply a concept and as long as people have confidence in the system, then money will retain a certain value. When the system falters, money becomes worth less in its exchange for goods. People trade their skills and time for money and exchange money for goods and other people’s services.

Master the basics Everyone can become wealthy simply by mastering a few simple basic concepts in financial and motivational management. It's no big deal; you don't have to be a graduate of some preppie upper class school to succeed. The richest man in the world today was a college dropout yet was able to vision the future and seize on an opportunity mastering wealth. Don't get me wrong; everyone must pay a price for success and its not cheap. Some choose higher education and that's great, but they still must follow the same principles as anyone else. They must have a passion for doing, be boldly motivated and recognize an opportunity when it presents itself or even they will fail. Each step along the journey to wealth transforms the traveler little by little until the super achiever that has been hiding inside burst out. Oh, you don't want to be a super achiever? That's ok, but the journey will change you into a better, more confident, upright, honorable, relaxed person that knows where you are going and how you are going to get there.

Don’t question the power of one There will be no question in your mind of what you want and how you are going to get it. The more you dedicate yourself the more challenges will emerge with clear possibilities, for accomplishment and success. It’s no secret wealth abounds in our affluent society and is there for the taking. You will be a powerful driving force, speeding down the superhighway of success.

Who’s heart is in the right place Chances are, you, like so many other people, have not thought of the possibilities in the personal aspects of financial freedom. Perhaps up to this point, you have been working hard for someone else and never thought of or believed in the possibilities of your potential. You have just never taken the time to really think about it. Maybe you are comfortable in what you are doing now, but just maybe in the back of your mind, you have had a dream that has nagged you for years. Let's face reality, it’s all about choices. The road to success and wealth is narrow and not traveled as often as those who are content in their situation. Remember, the road you choose will be your experience for life’s journey. It's important that you take the right road for once you get on it there is no turning back until you experience the effect of your choice. In every decision there is a consequence. Some are quick while others are long lasting, many affect others around you but all have an impersonal end result. Your choice to become involved in searching for successful life solutions will have a lifelong affect on you and everyone within your circle of influence. How you conduct yourself will not only affect your and yours but will also carry over for future generations.

Many people are unhappy Unfortunately, there are many people who are unhappy in their jobs and relationships. They fear life and work hard to survive the constant pressures the world places upon them. It a daily struggle to keep their heads above water and their sanity is challenged with a deluge of violence and sex at every turn. They have become enslaved because their environment has allowed surrounding circumstance to determine how their lives are to lived. These are the masses who go to work every day with untold burdens they can't get rid of. They have become servants to those who plunder and take advantage of their plight. (and guaranteed there many) They are threatened, abused and punished by society and government without explanation. They are unjustly fired by those who weld their power as a sword of domination.

You seen them, on the interstate in the morning, glassy eyed, hollow and unresponsive as they move toward their respective cubbyholes. There are no, smiles, joy or expatiations in fact there is little sign of life at all, only despair. And where is God? Right there, setting beside them, but they never look around. The background noise is so loud they can’t hear. They stare ahead with unseeing eyes and quenched spirit; going nowhere and dead at heart.

You are alive and well If you are to succeed in you quest for wealth, you must first have the correct mindset. Don’t be afraid to dream, for deep within your dreams is your purpose for being. Your personal ambitions and goals are there, ready for you to claim them and mold them into a well adjusted happily productive life. Reach out and embrace them, like a flower, a butterfly, a precious thing that was always there waiting . . . just beyond your grasp, in the shadows, seemingly afraid to be know. Your dreams cannot be vague or general; they must be acute, spelled out in detail, and specific. You must know exactly what you desire and then build a fire around it. You must build a burning desire, a flame that can't be put out. Against all odds, no matter the cost, you must see this dream as your life unfolding and protect it at all cost, as you persevere to the end.

I’ll Be Back There’s so much more to say but for the sake of making this an article and not a novel I must end our pleasant time together. I shall return in another article. Thanks and . . .

Happy Trails

Strategies - advice

2008-02-29T09:49:00.000-08:00

What makes a successful business person? Business people who are tops in their field have a lot in common, and art professionals can learn a lot from their successes and strategies - advice

I have a theory on doing business. If my business is good, it's not because of the weather, the time of year or the economy. It's because of me. I'm doing something right. If my business is bad, it's not because of the weather, the time of the year or the economy. It's because of me. I'm doing something wrong. Somebody is always buying something from somebody, so how can I make them buy from me?

First of all, you need confidence in yourself and your merchandise with clear goals and knowledge of the products you are selling. Only then can you inspire dedication from your staff and a willingness to buy from customers.

Successful business people, no matter what their industry, have been found to share similar traits. Today's world is no longer satisfied with simply success--we want to know how the successful get to the top. The Russians developed a concept called "anthropomaximology," in which they try to answer the question of why some individuals outperform others. Through the years I've done some anthropomaximology of my own and found there are certain qualities that describe successful business people. Here are a few:

1 They constantly set higher goals Successful business people are mountain climbers who, having climbed one peak, look beyond to the next highest. They are the retailers who send 1,500 mailers to their customers and yield a good turnout of 100. But instead of being satisfied with 100, they ask how they can increase that number to 150 the next time.

For example, Donald Kelley of Kelley Frame and Art Galleries, with locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, continually tries to improve his e-mail list. "My goal is to collect 150 new e-mail names every month and send out a new e-mail message to this list every two weeks."

2 They avoid "comfort zones" To a successful person, standing still feels like going backwards. People who stay in their comfort zones do what they did before because it's "the way we've always done it:" They run the same ads, buy the same merchandise in the same way and avoid anything new, different or unusual because they feel they might do something wrong. They blame any lack of business on the weather, the time of the year, the economy--anything except for themselves.

Successful gallery owners attend art shows, read catalogs and visit other galleries in their travels. They are always searching to find unique art exclusive to their galleries. They take control of their own destiny and market their businesses as exciting destinations.

3 They are driven by accomplishments, not money

Successful people follow the theory of Apple Computer's founder Steve Jobs, who said, "The journey is the reward." They are customer focused, not product focused. Their thrill is not the ringing of the register but the crowds responding to their mailing. For them, there is no greater high than a line outside the store before the doors open.

4 They solve problems rather than place blame

A telephone pole blocked the view of Ron Bishop's Canadian gallery. He knew it would be difficult, if not impossible, to have the telephone pole moved. His solution was to paint the pole with an Impressionistic theme. Once it was finished, the local paper came, took a picture and wrote a story about it. "It was great publicity," said Bishop. "And then the calls started coming, asking, 'Is it for sale?'"

Successful gallery owners do not waste their time looking at problems and saying, "It's not our fault" or "Why didn't we ..." They say, "Let's look at what went wrong and realize it was a learning experience and figure out how we can make it work next time."

When a customer hears it will take a week or longer to have their art framed, and says, "Sorry, that's too long," do you shrug your shoulders and say, "Well, that's how long it takes." Or do you think, "Hmmmm, if that's what the customer wants, how can I solve their problem?"

5 They look at the worst possible scenario

"What's the worst possible result if we follow this plan?" they ask themselves. Then, knowing that, they decide if the risk-taking is practical.

However, once they make the decision, they proceed with the confidence, knowledge and expertise necessary to make it work.

They understand the most harmful result and then decide if they can live with the outcome. If they can, they move ahead. Confidently.

Galleries that concentrate on one type of art often decide to reach into an unrelated area. Sometimes a gallery will fail in an attempt to broaden their focus, but successful performers understand even defeat is a learning experience.

"Every time I fail," said Thomas Edison, "I learn something." He tried 1,114 times to find a filament to stay lit in a bulb. He failed 1,113 times.

6 They rehearse the future as they see it

"I believe our future is a one-stop shop for decorating. In addition to limited-edition prints and posters, we now offer collectibles, gift items and small occasional furniture pieces," said Christine Knoll of the Art Gallery of Hog Hollow in Chesterfield, Mo.

Successful people move towards the pictures they create in their mind. They can rehearse coming actions or events as they "see" them. They are like chess players who can "feel" the next move of their opponent and have half a dozen responses ready when their time comes to move.
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Many successful athletes will say they practice "seeing" themselves winning the race, hitting the home run or scoring the touchdown. They actually visualize a future event which gives them the impetus to achieve the goal.

How many of these six characteristics are yours? The more you have, the higher degree of probability you will be doing more business next year instead of being one of the thousands of retailers listed in the obituary pages of the local paper's business news. ABN

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Easy online payday loans

2008-02-15T04:07:00.000-08:00

Nowadays due to increasing rate of cost of living, people's monthly salaries do not help them cover up for sudden unexpected expenses which is the reason why the amount of payday loan lenders have increased, but it's not always that these lenders are working in our benefit, we get scared as it might lead us to pay a very high amount..But with payday cash loan at easyonlinepaydayloan.com you just do not have to worry. They are a very trust worthy source for urgent cash and also the #1 site you can count on for all your fax less payday loan needs. The procedure just includes filling up a basic form and once you meet the very few and basic requirements they have, the cash advance you badly need will be on the way without you jumping to banks for days together and then facing rejections for the loan..Also the other factor we want to consider is that our privacy is of utter importance to them and all our transaction information is completely kept within them.

So the next time you want urgent cash do not turn to your relatives and face embarrassment, just get help from easyonlinepaydayloan.com and see the difference.

Make your Children Healty and Safe

2008-02-13T00:04:00.000-08:00

While searching for good articles on children i came across this article below , which i thought is very important for every parents to learn to make there child healthy.

It's important that children get a lot of exercise. While it is easy to keep them occupied with television, DVDs, video games, and a playroom full of toys, it is not always so easy to get them moving. Varying the types of exercises you want the children to do and treating exercise as play time will help get them up in motion. Make sure that the exercises you choose are age appropriate and that safety is always a priority when exercising.

Here are some healthy and safe exercises for children that any adult can join in on:

Bicycle riding - Whether on a tricycle or a mountain bike, children love to hop on their bikes and take off. Bicycle riding is good cardiovascular exercise and also works several muscle groups.

Keeping it safe: Children should always wear a proper fitting helmet when riding, and young children should ride on sidewalks or bicycle paths, not in the street. Teach older children the rules of the road when they begin to ride on the streets and do not allow them to ride at night without reflectors on their bike and proper reflective clothing.

Dancing - Children love to dance, and it is a great form of exercise. It takes no special equipment, just some music with a great beat. As long as there is a radio or CD player available, it's easy to get kids moving to the music.

Keeping it safe: There are few things you need to do keep dancing safe. Give children a large enough space to move in so they don't bump into things and hurt themselves and let them go wild.

Yoga - Here is an exercise that seems very adult to children, and since kids love to feel grown up, they like to do yoga. It is a simple exercise to do in the home and there is no need for any special equipment or clothing. Most libraries will have yoga for kids' books or DVD's so it's not even necessary to spend any money. This is an especially good exercise for kids who have trouble calming down or falling to sleep. A little yoga right before bedtime can calm them down and help them fall asleep more easily while giving them some much needed exercise.

Keeping it safe: Make sure that the children are doing yoga exercises that are specifically designed for kids. Sure, many kids are flexible, but some of the more advanced yoga poses can be harmful for children.

Walking - Another fabulous exercise that almost anyone can do that costs almost nothing. This is a great exercise for children that are struggling with weight problems. For children who are severely overweight and struggle with other exercises, walking can be the perfect solution. They can start out with a short walk around the block and work their way up to longer walks each day as they become more fit.

Keeping it safe: Proper walking shoes with good support should be worn. Also, children should be taught to stick to the sidewalk or a walking path and never to walk in the street. Younger children should always be accompanied by an adult and older children who are ready to go out for a walk by themselves should stick to an agreed upon route.

Playing Ball - Kicking a soccer ball, throwing a Frisbee, taking shots on the basketball court, or running the bases in a kickball game are all forms of exercise. Grab a ball (or Frisbee) and take children in the backyard or to a park for some games that also double as excellent exercise.

Keeping it safe: If you have got children of different ages playing together, keep it well supervised to make sure that the older children don not hurt the younger ones. Also, try to make sure that everyone is getting a fair turn.

Jump Ropes and Hula Hoops - These are great exercises that really get children's hearts pumping and improve their coordination all at the same time. The cost for equipment is very minimal and these exercises can be done outdoors or indoors if space permits. They are also very fun games and activities involving jump rope and hula hoops that most children enjoy.

Keeping it safe: Keep a safe distance between children as they jump rope or hula-hoop to ensure that they do not bump into each other and get hurt.

Children who get regular exercise have advantages over those who do not. They have more stamina, fewer health problems, better self-esteem, and an ability to control their weight more easily. So turn off the television, power down the computer, hide the handheld gaming devices, and then encourage children to get more exercise while providing them with a safe and fun environment in which to do so.

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Why Are Some Plants Called Weeds?

2008-01-30T01:16:00.000-08:00

That plant is a weed.
This may sound like two minutes with Andy Rooney but I just don't agree with this term. If a plant looks pretty and it has some quality that makes it useful, then why is it a weed.

What is a weed?

The chicory plant has a pretty little flower and some people use it to make tea. Isn't the bright yellow flower of the dandelion similar to a marigold or some little yellow daisy? You can make wine from dandelions. That's good isn't it. what is grass. It just lays all over the place and looks plain old green. I guess cows can eat it. I don't think it's a weed but I think it acts like a weed. Grass tries to overpower everything else. If Creeping Charlie tries to do that, we call him a weed.

Do weeds have some exclusive property that we can use to define them from other plants? Are those other plants just "plants" or should we call them "non weeds"?

When my wife "weeds" the flower garden, she will constantly ask "is this a weed?" Does it really matter? My response is always the same. "If you like it - leave it there. If you don't like it, pull it out."

Milkweed - wow, poor plant got it right in the name. This plant with the fun little seedpod is home to the much admired Monarch Butterfly. The monarch needs this plant to survive. Children love to open the mature seed pod and blow the little parachutes all over the place. We are intent on eradicating it because it is a "weed". I don't know what makes it a weed.

There are some plants that I guess we would all can safely be called a weed. Poison Ivy comes to mind first. I can't see anything good about this plant. This one can go away forever as far as I am concerned. A couple of god doses of this plant have it on "My weed list".

There are some very interesting names for weeds. The mouse eared chickweed. Does this really sound like a weed" It sounds like something we should see on the farm. Another similar name is "lamb's quarters". It belongs to the "goosefoot family" It just does not sound like a weed. More farm type plants - try "field horsetail" and "wild oats". Sounds like they should do well together.

Don't forget the "european frogbit" Now you really must wonder about that name.

I like the masses of purple loosestrife I see growing in ditch banks but I guess it is a monster in disguise. It gets out of control and chokes out everything. Maybe that makes it a weed.

I guess St John's Wort and Cypress Spurge don't sound that good to me. Maybe I will add them to my weed list.
Now this one really makes me wonder. I looked up Common weeds of northern United states and Canada. Where is the thistle.

That mean bristly plant wasn't to be found in the list of weeds. It must be a good plant I guess but I can't imagine why.

I want to talk to the guy that made that list of weeds. I just don't think he has it right!

I think I'm going to call Andy Rooney and see what he thinks of this whole weed deal. I bet he could provide a very interesting response.

Believe Your Soul Mate is Out There

2008-01-28T12:00:00.000-08:00

Believing that your soul mate is out there is critical to the preparation of manifesting him or her into your life. The basic law of attraction states that you will attract to you those things that match your state of belief.

I believe that the Universe is always mirroring back to us our beliefs about ourselves and the world. If we believe the world is a loving and friendly place, then most of the time that will be our experience. If we believe the world is a chaotic, stressful and fearful place, then that becomes our reality. So, believing and knowing that your soul mate is out there is part of the formula for manifestation. If you do not yet believe with 100% certainty that your soul mate is out there, let’s begin to look for things that will make a believer out of you.

Do you believe you are loveable? If you are reading this then I am certain you are loveable. Why? Because, loveable people want more love in their lives. But, if you believe you are not loveable, I’m going to ask you to challenge that belief. Take a moment to identify at least three (or more) lovable traits that you possess, such as being generous, compassionate, friendly, kind, considerate, thoughtful, interesting, funny, etc. Write these down and then memorize them. You will be using them shortly for your treasure map.

I know many very attractive, successful single people who have some very negative, limiting beliefs when it comes to finding their soul mate.

The list usually goes something like this:
I’m too old.
I’m too fat.
I’m too damaged.
I have too much baggage.
I am too successful.
I am not successful enough.
All the good ones are taken.
Nobody I want wants me.

These are just knee-jerk excuses to keep you stuck. There is plenty of evidence that love is available to everyone regardless of age, weight or income or any other feeble excuse. What if I told you that it’s not your job to know HOW your soul mate is going to appear? It’s only your job to be ready, willing and open to love.

You don’t really know where air or water comes from but you totally believe that they are there for you. As a human being you know that air and water are your divine right. You know that no matter what mistakes you have made in the past, you are still going to wake up every day and have access to air and water. The same is true for love. It’s there for you. It’s always been there for you. You just need to remember the love that you are and once you do, the Universe will deliver to you the perfect soul mate. There is nothing for you to do, there is only a way for you to BE.

Tips to Dress for Success

2008-01-28T11:33:00.000-08:00

Do you possess the look of a professional? Do you look incredibly smart? Are you confident enough to take charge and get the job that you applying for?

Consider the fact that your resume is quite impressive and the employer can’t resist to have the audacity to ask you to come for an interview. But after the all the preparations, your final problem will surely comes up right after you realize and ask yourself ” what should I wear?” These things are actually important for the job hunters, people tend to have a systemic problem nowadays regarding what they should wear on a job interview. Honestly I’m wired toward automatically seeing the person in these kind of situations because I also had the same experienced when I was hunting for a right job. However many take these for granted, with the eloquence of having an “impressive resume” they forgot that applicants will not only be examined based on the job experience and personality but also with how they present themselves professionally.

Here are the top 20 tips in dressing for an interview

1. Research if the company or your potential employer have a specific dress code.
2. If your planning to buy new clothes, get good advice from sales persons.
3. Have the clothes altered to fit and accent your features.
4. Select an outfit that you have worn before and are comfortable wearing
5. Your hair should be clean and neat.
6. Do not wear a strong perfume or cologne, scent must be low key or absent.
7. Cover any tattoo and limit pierced jewelry to ears only.
8. For men – Wear a suit or sports jacket that is color coordinated with your trousers.
9. For men – You should have clothes in Neutral or dark colors such as blue, black or gray.
10. For men – Wear a conservative and low key tie. Avoid ties with flashy patterns.
11. For men – Keep your sneakers away. A clean, polished black leather shoes is highly recommended.
12. For men – Don’t forget to trim and clean your nails.
13. For men – White socks are definitely NO! Use dark socks.
14. For men – Use dark suit and light colored shirt.
15. For women – Wear a classic suit or simple dress paired with a jacket.
16. For women – The appropriate colors are navy blue, black, dark green, dark red, burgundy or gray.
17. For women – Don’t be too provocative or sexy.
18. For women – Trim your fingernails and use a polish that complements your clothes and would not distract the interviewer.
19. For women – Choose a moderate shoes which is clean and with heels that makes you comfortable.
20. For women – Use a tan or light hosiery.

Clothing will play a role in your career so you should continue to pay attention to your wardrobe. Add pieces made of high quality that will match to what you already have. Buy separates that can be mixed and matched. Dressing is not everything but it will definitely add up to your overall impression that you will make on.

These are some advices and the right tools that I can give to someone on their job hunting, but I have to leave it here. Because as we all end up with reality, applicants must not look good with their own respective dress but might as well have the confidence to make themselves qualified enough for the job. Job hunters should think first all the requirements before going to an interview, from the resume to his/her diploma. They must be ready to answer the question exquisitely. So if you want to have a job career in the future, you should consider these suggestion for you to succeed.

Story Behind Troubled Teens

2008-01-21T02:08:00.000-08:00

Author: HariKishan Pal

Troubled teens are young adults those are rejecting their heritage, rebelling against parental authority, looking for acceptance in the wrong places, and to whom academic pursuit is no longer a part of their vision.Troubled teens are young adults that suffer from one, or some of the following symptoms-Alcohol or drug abuse, Depression, Attention Deficit Disorder,

Troubled teens are young adults those are rejecting their heritage, rebelling against parental authority, looking for acceptance in the wrong places, and to whom academic pursuit is no longer a part of their vision.Troubled teens are young adults that suffer from one, or some of the following symptoms-Alcohol or drug abuse, Depression, Attention Deficit Disorder, Disrespect, Poor academic performance, Bad Attitude, Display of negativity (physically or mentally), Teen pregnancy, Suicide attempt, Eating Disorder.Teens experience sadness. Frustrations, disillusionment, the first heart break and hormones running amok are bound to sadden the gladdest of hearts on occasion but some teens experience a sadness that goes deeper, lasts longer and weighs heavier. This deeper, darker sadness is depression.

A normal teen can turn into a troubled teen for a combination of reasons. The reason is listed below: - Depression is one of the most common disorders: Depression causes decreased energy and social isolation. The teen may have difficulty with motivation. The depressed teenager will have difficulty summoning the energy to perform the activities they enjoy, as well as the activities the parent assigns as chores. They may, for instance, not "feel like" going to the mall with their friends, not "feel like" going to the rock concert, etc. The teen may feel tired all the time because sleep disturbances are also a sign of depression. They may feel as if they are insignificant and become irritable, taking out their misery on family members via verbal, emotional or physical abuse. Hopeless: Troubled teens usually do not have any ambitions in life, or at least they are not strong enough to find for achieving them.

Some troubled teens exert negative influences on others. Panic attacks: Sometimes, he/she may be nervous doing a certain task that may be scary. Teens fear is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make you’re fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense. For example a man/women afraid that if they do not get that job promotion then he/she will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses him or her; however your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. Facing the fear and anxiety of the unknown: All most everybody worries about what will happen in the future? The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in the near future can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. Alcohol and substance abuse: It is not easy to deal with his/her fears and anxieties however trying to avoid them through Alcohol or other substances will not work. Avoiding his/her fears and anxieties will not make them go away. His or her fears and anxieties will always be there. -Goths- a Growing Problem: Recently in the news there has been a concern involving the "Gothic" subculture, specifically due to the death of a teen who was involved with the group [Dietz was not gothic.] I believe this sad event is only the beginning of a growing problem. [Gothic has been around for over 20 years. Its origin is usually placed in 1979.]

I am concerned at some of the information presented in the articles that I have read. Loneliness: Sometime he or she will experience a time when we are alone. Some people fear of being alone for various reasons. At that time the depression came to his or her mind. Strong pressures and stress of life: Considering the world of today with all the high-pressure from parents, school, peers, advertising and the amount of information that is thrown at them daily it is no wonder that troubled teens are getting more and more. As young adults, they are shaping their personalities yet too many become troubled teens, unable to grow strong and secure due to the pressures and stress of life. Many of them itself creates ideal conditions for the development of troubled teens, because it have proven that such teenagers have underdeveloped front part of the main brain, which makes it difficult for them to determine right from wrong. Many believe that troubled teens are product of the society they live in. But as it was already mentioned, it is most likely a combination of reasons that make teens troubled. I realize it is not easy to deal with the fear of the unknown, however sometimes the fear can be worse than the situation. If you have trouble managing your anxiety of the future, then go to: http://www.troubledteensadvice.com/

They can be of great help. There are ways to help manage your fear and all it takes is some effort to find those answers. These website(s) is a powerful Christian boarding school, providing the spiritual reality that today’s troubled teen lacks. Website(s) is on the cutting edge of academics, spiritual growth, and leadership training. It presents a full package, filled with power, performance, and promise. It is the alternative to the traditional boarding school, the therapeutic boarding school, and the emotional boarding school. It is considered to be a challenging "preparatory" school, taking young men and women from adolescence and training them to meet the responsibilities of adulthood.

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How Reading Can Improve Vocabulary

2008-01-21T02:01:00.000-08:00

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Is your child ready to read? The law of readiness isn’t that easy to determine in special needs children. At a certain stage of development, a child is expected to read and expand his vocabulary. But with special needs children, it may be a different case.

One of the best ways to expand your child’s vocabulary is to read and talk to him. This is very true especially with special needs children. When you always talk to the child, you are unknowingly helping him to expand his vocabulary and ignite his curiosity. Vocabulary and the need for knowledge and information are two crucial things in learning. When a child wants to know about something and he knows he can get it through reading, it is enough motivation to want him to read. In the same manner, if the child reads more, he will have more chances of getting more words into his vocabulary bank. The “learning readiness” factor is different from one child to another because we have the so-called individual differences. It applies to learning and reading readiness as well. So how can you help your special needs child get ready to read and develop his vocabulary? How To Develop Vocabulary Through Reading Reading allows children to encounter new words. There are actually more words used in written language compared to spoken language. Because of this, a child will learn more new words through reading. The more you read to a child, the more he will be able to develop his vocabulary. To further help the child develop his vocabulary, parents and teachers should consider the following pointers: Remember that the more times a word is heard, the more it will be remembered. So if you want your child to master a word, repeat it many times. Also use the word regularly in conversations involving the child. The words that are commonly heard at home are the words that the child will most likely master. So if you are teaching your child a word, ask the other members of the family to use the word. Reading is one the best ways to develop a child’s vocabulary. When a child learns to read, vocabulary development follows, thus, reading is crucial. It is important that a child develops his vocabulary. In the same manner, it is equally important that a child learns to read to further improve his vocabulary. Parents and teachers should help the child understand the importance of reading. They should also introduce reading as an interesting aspect of learning. This can be done by using attractive, easy to understand and educational reading materials – one like POPS resources. And proper guidance and support should also be part and parcel of any reading and vocabulary activities.

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With seventeen children's books currently in print, and with sixteen new books to be published in 2007, Marie Dunleavy is an accomplished children's books author. Her books and associated resources were originally developed for a differently abled child in her own family but are now used for children with special needs in classrooms in U.K. and Ireland. For more information about the resources, please visit http://www.pops-resources.com/

When the Gates of Hell are Prevailing by Steve Gallagher

2008-01-14T00:30:00.000-08:00

You were doing well. Your life in God was growing. You were becoming increasingly separated from the world. It had been months since you had fallen into sin. For the first time in years you were feeling as though it was behind you. It seemed as though you were emerging from a long, dark tunnel. Your prospects looked bright. God’s hand was blessing. Hope filled your heart. All of this pointed to the fact that you had crossed a line: you had finally surrendered your life to God.

Then suddenly, when you least expected it, you were bushwhacked by the enemy. Perhaps you were innocently writing emails when a pornographic email showed up in your “In Box.” You were temporarily bewitched by it and found yourself opening it before you could even gather your defenses against the assault. The pull was tremendous. After it was over you felt devastated.

Or maybe an old boyfriend suddenly showed up when you were in a particularly weak state of mind. You had just been thinking how much you wish there was someone to love you, to hold you… Then your phone rang and you heard that familiar voice. The bad memories and the reasons you had cut off the relationship seemed to evaporate. “Someone to hold you…” The words seemed to echo in your mind. Before you knew what had happened, you were leaving a hotel room, so disgusted with yourself that you were physically sick.

Whatever the case may be, you need to be reminded of a few things.

First, you need to know that Jesus Christ broke the power of the enemy on the Cross. This means that as a born again believer, sin will not and cannot hold you. You may have your struggles for a time, but your victory is assured. You have the Spirit of the living God indwelling you. You will find that as your relationship with Christ grows so too will your determination and strength to resist temptation.

Just to cement this reality into your mind, consider the fact that Jesus’ victory over Satan at Calvary was so overwhelming that He paraded the vanquished villain before all the powers of heaven and hell. In ancient times, it was customary for a conquering king to return home from a war with a long line of captives following in chains. The greatest trophy was the defeated king who, bound in chains, was forced to march along in shame and humiliation before the citizens of the conquering nation.

This is precisely what Jesus did at Calvary. “…He gallantly strode into Heaven to celebrate His victory and the defeat of Satan and his forces. As part of His triumphal process, He flaunted the spoils seized from the hand of the enemy. Yet the greatest spectacle of all occurred when the enemy himself was openly put on display as bound, disgraced, disabled, humiliated, and stripped bare…” (Colossians 2:15 Renner)

Once a person truly repents of his sin and submits to the lordship of Jesus Christ, Satan can no longer hold him in sin. The power of sin is broken. The best the devil can hope to do now is to try to lure him back through temptation. I pointed out his limitations in my book, At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry:

“Demons are restricted in their level of influence. I will use the Marines who were involved in espionage in Moscow in the eighties, as an illustration. The only thing these embassy guards had to worry about was allowing themselves to be duped into telling secrets. Russian agents were confined to operate within certain boundaries. They could not use torture to force the Marines to pass along military information. They could not threaten their lives or even yell at them. The only possible way they could obtain secrets was through the process of seduction. That is precisely what they did. The Russians used a beautiful woman as their ploy to entice a Marine into revealing secrets. This Marine did not place his country above himself. He may have been willing to die for his country on a battlefield, but he was unwilling to die to his own desires. He lost the biggest battle he would ever face. It was not a battle involving bullets; it was a battle with temptation.

In the same way, when the enemy determines to plot the downfall of a believer, he can only work within the boundaries set forth by God. As Paul pointed out, ‘No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, that you may be able to endure it.’ (I Corinthians 10:13) The veteran apostle does not promise a life free of temptations, but rather that God will keep them within His limits and always provide a way of escape in order that the believer may continue to stand.”

Finally, you need to be reminded that failure is not final. Someone once said, “Failure is not falling down; it is remaining there when you have fallen.” That is so true! Every single believer I have ever known who has gained the victory over sexual sin did so after many defeats.

The way it typically happens is like this: The person begins to feel a growing sense of being fed up with the consequences of his sin. He is tired of being a hypocrite. At some point, in utter exacerbation with his condition, a surrender to God occurs in his heart. An emotional experience may or may not accompany this pivotal spiritual decision. From that day forth, he begins to grow in strength. His failures become more seldom. Before long, victories outnumber defeats. It is not unusual for him to walk in freedom for a time, only to fall once again to some temptation. For the true believer, this final spiritual fall is usually the last. Failure is not final; it is often only the door into a life of victory. Nevertheless, you can be assured that some lying devil will do its utmost to remind you of your past string of failures so that you won’t look with hope to the certain victory that is yours.

Yes, we are in a war on this planet earth. The devil rages all around us. And although the city of Satan may open its gates and vomit every vile spirit of hell against us, in the end, their failure is assured. And the next time you are feeling wearied by the battle or discouraged by some failure, remember the words spoken by the Captain of the host: “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18 KJV)

_{1 Rick Renner, Sparkling Gems from the Greek, Teach All Nations, 2003, p. 75.}

Steve Gallagher is the founder and president of Pure Life Ministries. He has dedicated his life to helping men find freedom from sexual sin and the abundant life in God that comes through deep repentance.

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XXX Women: Not Just a Mans World After All - awesome article from purelifeministries.com

2008-01-14T00:29:00.000-08:00

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Susan’s face betrayed her disgust the first time her husband suggested they watch an adult movie together. “Honey, not only will it enhance our lovemaking,” Jim exclaimed, “but I won’t need to have a sex life separate from you. It will end all the sneaking around.”

She had long since given up hope of him quitting his online addiction, but this was too much. “We are Christians, Jim,” she protested, “and this is wrong!”

“Wrong?” Jim argued. “I know of Christian therapists who suggest couples use it to improve their sex lives. How can that be wrong?”

After years of dealing with Jim’s secret sex life, Susan eventually acquiesced and joined what is becoming an ever-increasing number of Christian women who regularly view pornography. This phenomenon bucks the “cw” that it is men who are visually stimulated and thereby more prone to viewing porn. Traditionally, women are far more likely to engage in wistful, romantic fantasies than crude scenes of people engaging in sexual acts. However, over the past few years a disturbing new trend has emerged: women viewing pornography in alarming numbers.

To illustrate, Nielsen NetRatings reports that nearly one-third of the visitors to adult websites are female. They estimate that 9.4 million women in the United States accessed online pornography in September 2003.

A recent article in Today’s Christian Woman seems to support their assertions. “One out of every six women, including Christians, struggles with an addiction to pornography,” claims authoress Ramona Richards. “That’s 17 percent of the population, which, according to a survey by research organization Zogby International, is the number of women who truly believe they can find sexual fulfillment on the Internet.”

I personally have my doubts that 17% of Christian women are viewing pornography. Nevertheless, even half that amount represents a very distressing number of women.

Initial Involvement
Jim introducing Susan to the world of adult entertainment is typical of how most females become involved. The first time he brought home a movie, she was shocked at what she saw. It was so revolting to her that she tried to ignore the scenes being played out on their bedroom television set, instead focusing her attention on her husband. As for Jim, she had never seen him so passionate toward her. It was thrilling! Susan grappled with what she had done over the next few days, vacillating between guilt and excitement. In the end, she made a conscious decision that she was willing to exchange her self-respect for his affection.

Just as Jim had promised, there was a heightened level of excitement in their intimacy that hadn’t been there since their wedding night twenty-some years before. Once she got past the initial shock of the explicitness, she actually came to look forward to their “special times” on Saturday nights. The intense pleasure of these experiences gave them something they could share together.

One thing that was a bit surprising to Susan was the quality of the videos. They weren’t the cheaply produced films she had come to expect. The world of adult entertainment had its own producers, directors, camera crews, stars and starlets. Everything was top-notch. Over time, Susan began to not only enjoy the effects of the movies on their sex life but the movies themselves. While Jim was fascinated with body parts and explicit scenes, Susan was drawn to the seductive storylines and her favorite actors—and actresses. Yes, a lust for women had been kindled within her.

Their relationship seemed idyllic those first few weeks. Although Susan had to silence her guilty conscience and stifle her nagging concerns, she and Jim got along better than ever before. But, as we all know, the pleasure of sin only lasts for a season. Unbeknownst to her, a very evil, corrupting influence had been loosed deep within her being. The “sex-is-everything” mindset communicated by these motion pictures began to break down many of her inhibitions. She found herself fantasizing about other men—and women. Sometimes she even secretly watched the movies by herself while Jim was at work.

There was another troubling development occurring as well. Their relationship, which had become full of tenderness and devotion, began to deteriorate. Jim became more distant than ever, causing Susan to become suspicious and argumentative. They squabbled over petty differences. What’s more, when they were out in public, Jim openly gawked at every pretty girl he saw. How could Susan scold him, after what she had allowed into their home? Little by little things became worse, until finally, Jim left and Susan filed for divorce. Now, as a middle-aged woman with a failed marriage, the loss of her self-respect and the hollowness of soul that porn produces, she was more miserable than ever.

This case is fairly typical of what occurs when wives allow pornography to be brought into the home. As the number of Christian men addicted to porn continues to increase, it can be expected that the number of wives and girlfriends involved will also grow. While this is bad enough, now there is another disturbing trend: women who are seeking out Internet porn for themselves.

One such person was Julie, a serious-minded, young businesswoman. Like Susan, before becoming involved in porn, Julie’s life would have been considered normal by today’s Christian standards. Although involved with the singles group of her church, she struggled with feelings of loneliness. Julie secretly envied the “bubbly” girls in the group who always seemed to attract the guys. Sometimes she despaired of ever finding “Mr. Right.” For some time she had been watching one of the leading network soap operas, allowing the immorality portrayed on the show to fuel her secret fantasy of being a beautiful seductress.

She was embarrassed one evening when the pastor’s wife came for a visit while the show she had recorded that day was playing on her TV set. The older woman’s face flushed when she saw a torrid love scene being enacted on the screen. Julie’s feigned indignation masked the fact that she had come to enjoy this kind of fare. The truth was that she continually fostered romantic and sexual fantasies about a number of male acquaintances at her job.

Another pastime unexpectedly developed in Julie’s life. One day, she confided her struggles with loneliness to a girlfriend from church. Her friend suggested she visit Christian chat rooms on the Internet where she could develop risk-free relationships with men. At first, she tried it hesitantly and carefully, but before long she was heavily involved. Eventually, she expanded her involvement to include larger, secular chat rooms. Initially, the amount of sexual talk alarmed her, but she gradually became fascinated with it. It was almost like being a starlet in her own soap opera!

Occasionally, Julie would come across messages that posted adult websites. In the beginning, she resisted her curiosity about them, but she finally got to the place where she had no resistance left. One night she impulsively clicked on a link to an adult website. She panicked when an image of a copulating couple popped up on the screen, quickly closing the site with trembling hands. That scene haunted her memory until, a few nights later, she revisited the site. She was so enthralled by what she saw that she was completely drawn in. After the exhilaration of that night her soap opera seemed tame and boring. She found herself returning to the adult websites time and again. She knew what she was doing was wrong, but, despite repeated promises to quit her behavior, she kept going back to it.

Protecting the Sheep
Were Susan and Julie normal, “godly” women who were caught off guard in a moment of weakness and succumbed to a powerful temptation? No, I cannot believe that. For good reason the apostle Paul said, “If you walk in the Spirit you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) The crucial element to a victorious life is not the object of temptation but the spiritual condition of the person being tempted. Perhaps a few pointed questions will help us better focus on the real issues at stake here.

If Susan’s life was right with God, would she have ever agreed to look at a dirty movie in the first place? Wouldn’t she have had the wisdom to know that the outcome of such a decision could only be disaster? She faithfully attended church, but her decisions clearly indicate a very weak (or nonexistent) relationship to God. Paul could have been describing Susan when he said, “But she who gives herself to wanton pleasure is dead even while she lives.” (I Timothy 5:6)

If Julie was truly walking with the Lord, would she have been watching soap operas? Would she have been so obsessed with romance that she would visit online chat rooms? Would she ever have clicked on that first erotic website? The truth about this young lady is that she had long since given over to the “Cosmo girl-me first” mentality so prevalent among today’s young women. Yes, she too attended church faithfully, but the reality was that God was not the center of her existence but rather an add-on to her worldly, selfish life. It was therefore relatively easy for her to cross one moral boundary after another until she stepped across the line into pornography.

These two stories, and the thousands of real ones they represent, reflect how important it is for a shepherd to closely monitor his sheep. As Paul approached the end of his life, it seems that his overriding concern was to do his utmost to see that the Church would stay on course. He shared many powerful truths with his closest confidants, a few of which we can employ to better protect our young women from becoming casualties of the sex-saturated culture in which we live.

Paul understood that, left to themselves, women can easily be led astray. (II Timothy 3:6) To help protect them, he enlisted the aid of a vital resource within the ranks of the churches: godly, mature women. He wrote, “Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior… teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.” (Titus 2:3-5)

Listening to good sermons and reading interesting books can be helpful, but the immature Christian—whatever her age—needs discipleship: she needs a mature saint to take her under her wing, so to speak, and bring godly instruction into her life. A woman may hear sermons, but unless she is held accountable to respond to those words, she will derive only limited benefit. Lost in a crowd of listeners, she can easily ignore and disregard what she is hearing. Paul provided for this problem when he gave the four-fold method of true discipleship: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness.” (II Timothy 3:16)

Most girls and women sitting in our churches are being indoctrinated in the world’s values. They need godly women to instruct them about the Christian life. How should young girls dress? How do they handle dating? Is there anything wrong with watching television sitcoms or soap operas? What does it really mean in our day and age to live a holy life? How can they know their lives are pleasing to God? What can they do to escape the selfishness of our culture? How does a wife handle it when she discovers her husband is addicted to pornography? These are the kinds of practical and meaningful issues about which women simply need to be taught. Perhaps special, temporary classes can be arranged to impart the answers to these important subjects.

Teaching is important, but women also need personal involvement in their lives. Reproof is an important tool to help individuals stay the course. Left to themselves, women can easily stray off the narrow path and, like we saw in the cases above, become totally backslidden. If a godly mentor had been involved in either of those lady’s lives, there is a good chance they would not have gotten so far off track. Reproof comes into play when the mentor sees her “student” going astray. She steps between her and the source of her temptation and in godly love says, “No! You can’t do that!” As Paul said, “...if another Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path...” (Galatians 6:1)

The corrupting effects of the spirit of this world upon the human mind should never be underestimated. It has the power to alter a person’s perspectives, values and attitudes. One of the reasons it is imperative that a believer maintains a vibrant devotional life is because she so desperately needs the constant influence of God’s perspectives upon her thinking. When a mature woman becomes involved in another woman’s life, she will soon discern any areas of her life that do not line up with Scripture. Correction is there for the purpose of helping to guide her back into biblical thinking and living.

Last, women need to be trained to live righteously. The term used by Paul here (Gk. paideia) is usually translated with the English word discipline. Translators were correct to apply the term “training” here, but it must be understood that it contains within it a stronger sense than one would typically think. There is an element of authority that is connected to this word which is clear in the passages in which it is used: father-son, God-believer and even Pilate-criminal (Jesus). While teaching tends to be impersonal and vague, training is very personal and specific.

Lastly, I want to mention one final principle Paul left with Timothy: “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” (II Timothy 2:2) This principle also applies to “faithful” women—especially your wife. As you delegate authority to these important soldiers, I believe God will use them to rescue women who might otherwise be headed for disaster.

Kathy Gallagher is the Vice President of Pure Life Ministries. She has been ministering to Christian women for over 20 years and has a deep desire to see them living a fulfilled life in Christ.

Class struggle from Wikipedia

2008-01-10T12:35:00.000-08:00

Class struggle is the active expression of class conflict looked at from any kind of socialist perspective. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, leading ideologists of communism, wrote "The [written][1] history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggle"[2].

Marx's notion of class has nothing to do with social class in the sociological sense of upper, middle and lower classes (which are often defined in terms of quantitative income or wealth). Instead, in an age of capitalism, Marx describes an economic class. Membership of a class is defined by one's relationship to the means of production, i.e., one's position in the social structure that characterizes capitalism. Marx talks mainly about two classes that include the vast majority of the population, the proletariat and the bourgeoisie. Other classes such as the petty bourgeoisie share characteristics of both of these main classes

Main class struggle

Labour (the proletariat or workers) includes anyone who earns their livelihood by selling their labor power and being paid a wage or salary for their labor time. They have little choice but to work for capital, since they typically have no independent way to survive.
Capital (the bourgeoisie or capitalists) includes anyone who gets their income not from labor as much as from the surplus value they appropriate from the workers who create wealth. The income of the capitalists, therefore, is based on their exploitation of the workers (proletariat).

What Marx points out is that members of each of the two main classes have interests in common. These class or collective interests are in conflict with those of the other class as a whole. This in turn leads to conflict between individual members of different classes.

An example of this would be a factory producing a commodity, such as the manufacture of widgets (a standard imaginary commodity in economics books). Some of the money received from selling widgets will be spent on things like raw materials and machinery (constant capital) in order to build more widgets. Similarly, some money – variable capital – is spent on labor power. The capitalist would not be in business if not for the surplus value, i.e., the money received from selling the widgets beyond that spent on constant and variable capital. The amount of this surplus value – profits, interest, and rent – depends on how much labor workers do for the wages or salaries they are paid.

This surplus value is higher to the extent that workers spend time at work beyond what they're paid for and to the extent that they exert effort beyond the cost of their labor-time. Thus the capitalist would like as much "free time" (unpaid labor during official lunch breaks, after official closing time, etc.) and as much worker effort as possible. On the other hand, the workers would like to be paid for every minute they work under the capitalist's authority and would like to avoid unnecessary and unpaid effort. They would also prefer higher wages and benefits (such as health insurance, defined-benefit pensions, etc.) and less of a dictatorial or paternalistic attitude from employers. Working conditions must be safe and healthy, rather than dangerous.

Not all class struggle is violent or necessarily radical (as with strikes and lockouts). Class antagonism may instead be expressed as low worker morale, minor sabotage and pilferage, and individual workers' abuse of petty authority and hoarding of information. It may also be expressed on a larger scale by support for socialist or populist parties. On the employers' side, the use of union-busting legal firms and the lobbying for anti-union laws are forms of class struggle.

Not all class struggle is a threat to capitalism, or even to the authority of an individual capitalist. A narrow struggle for higher wages by a small sector of the working-class (what is often called "economism") hardly threatens the status quo. In fact, by applying "craft union" tactics of excluding other workers from skilled trades, an economistic struggle may even weaken the working class as a whole by dividing it. Class struggle becomes more important in the historical process as it becomes more general, as industries are organized rather than crafts, as workers' class consciousness rises, and as they are organized as political parties. Marx referred to this as the progress of the proletariat from being a class "in itself" (a position in the social structure) to being one "for itself" (an active and conscious force that could change the world).

Marx thought that this conflict was central to the social structure of capitalism and could not be abolished without replacing the system itself. Further, he argued that the objective conditions under capitalism would likely develop in a way that encouraged a proletariat organized collectively for its own goals to develop: the accumulation of surplus value as more means of production by the capitalists would allow them to become more and more powerful, encouraging overt class conflict. If this is not counteracted by increasing political and economic organization by workers, it would inevitably cause an extreme polarization of the classes, encouraging the revolution that would destroy capitalism itself.

The revolution would lead to a socialist society in which the proletariat controlled the state, that is, "the dictatorship of the proletariat". The original meaning of this term was a workers' democracy, not a dictatorship in the modern sense of the word. For Marx, democracy under capitalism is a bourgeois dictatorship.

Even after a revolution, the two classes would struggle, but eventually the struggle would recede and the classes dissolve. As class boundaries broke down, the state apparatus would wither away. According to Marx, the main task of any state apparatus is to uphold the power of the ruling class; but without any classes there would be no need for a state. That would lead to the classless, stateless communist society.

[edit] "Minor" classes

Marx noted that other classes existed, but said that as time (and capitalism) moved forward, these other classes would disappear, and things would become stratified until only two classes remained, which would become more and more polarized as time went on. Other classes are:

the self-employed (petit bourgeoisie) — these are people who own their own means of production, thus work for themselves. Marx saw these people swept away by the march of capitalism, such as family farms being replaced by agribusiness, or many small stores run by their owners being replaced by a supermarket, and so forth.
managers, supervisors, white-collar staff, and security officers – these are intermediaries between capitalists and the proletariat. Since they are paid a wage, technically they are workers, but they represent a privileged stratum of the proletariat, typically serving the capitalists' interest.
the lumpenproletariat – the chronically unemployed. These people have at most a tenuous connection to production. Since Marx, many states have tried to compensate for the difficulties experienced by workers due to cyclical unemployment. Unfortunately there is also a growing structural unemployment in which people are permanently dependent on welfare programs or employed relatives. These people form the lumpenproletariat, along with thieves and con artists of various kinds who depend on crime for their income. Marx saw the problem of unemployment growing more acute as capitalism went on, so this class would exist prior to the foreseen revolution. Marx deemed the lumpenproletariat as unimportant, and not playing a major role in the labor/capital class struggle. Since they would benefit in his view from a revolution, they would be on the side of the proletariat. But he saw them as unreliable, since they were likely to be mercenary in their attitudes. This view was revised by some followers of Marx such as Mao Zedong, who saw a greater role for the lumpenproletariat in class struggle.
domestic servants, who often had a better standard of living than the proletariat, but who were considered by society as by nature dependent upon their literal masters, and so male servants were not considered worthy of receiving the vote.
peasants, who still represented a large part of the population well into the twentieth century. Capital for such workers — for example, a tractor or reaping machine — was in most countries for a long time unthinkable, so they were not considered some sort of rural proletarians. Trotsky's analysis of the peasant demonstrated this class to be divided in loyalty between the capitalist class and the proletariat, in that the wealthier land-owning peasants (Kulak) had an interest in maintaining a capitalist system, while the poor landless peasants had interests more aligned with those of the proletariat; thus is why the peasant class could not lead a revolution. Trotsky's theory of Permanent Revolution called for an alliance of the proletariat and peasant classes, with the proletariat leading the peasants. The peasants were to produce more in order to support the proletariat, and in return the proletariat would supply the peasants with farming machinery and equipment. The point was to mechanize farming in order to be able to sustain a higher proletarian population, while destroying the peasant class by turning them into proletariat. The people in charge of growing food were to become farm workers. This was accomplished in the Soviet Union, although brutally, by the Stalinist bureaucratic caste, which contradicted the slower peaceful manner in which collectivization was supposed to occur under the plans of Lenin and Trotsky.

[edit] Class and race struggle

According to Michel Foucault, in the 19th century the essentialist notion of the "race" was incorporated by racists, biologists, and eugenicists, who gave it the modern sense of "biological race" which was then integrated to "state racism". On the other hand, Marxists transformed the notions of the "race" and the "race struggle" into the concept of "class struggle". In a letter to Friedrich Engels in 1882 Karl Marx wrote: You know very well where we found our idea of class struggle; we found it in the work of the French historians who talked about the race struggle.^[3] For Foucault, the theme of social war provides overriding principle that connects class and race struggle.^[4] Moses Hess, an important theoretician of the early socialist movement, in his "Epilogue" to "Rome and Jerusalem" argued that "the race struggle is primary, the class struggle secondary... With the cessation of race antagonism, the class struggle will also come to a standstill. The equalization of all classes of society will necessarily follow the emancipation of all the races, for it will ultimately become a scientific question of social economics."^[5]

[edit] Non-Marxist perspectives

Social commentators and socialist theorists had noted the reality of class struggle for some time before Marx, as well as the connection between class struggle, property, and law. The Physiocrats, David Ricardo, and after Marx, Henry George noted the inelastic supply of land and argued that this created certain privileges (economic rent) for landowners.

Proudhon, in What is Property? (1840) states that "certain classes do not relish investigation into the pretended titles to property, and its fabulous and perhaps scandalous history."^[6]

Fascists have often opposed Class struggle and instead have attempted to appeal to the working class while promising to preserve the existing social classes and have proposed an alternative concept known as class collaboration.

We Care For People You Care

2008-01-09T01:14:00.000-08:00

In our life some things are unavoidable. We will get sick, we will get old. Others have love ones suffered from any diseases and disability. They have to make lots of sacrifices just to provide their love ones the best care they need. Maybe they feel exhausted in monitoring their needs from time to time. They can't be a robot to provide everything as quickly as possible? Sometimes if they are busy with works and anything they felt sorry for the damage done, or the mess up when they miss a single look during crucial situation. An accident may happen.

You can search for care homes online here for you loved ones. These provide you easy online access to available options locally. If you have any questions regarding their services just ask them, they will get back to you.

Best part of this service is you can read real stories too in "True stories, real lives" part.

If you are in search of a nursing home then they can help you better way with the help of great
information provided by them. You can get all information from their frequently asked questions section; they provide very informative information there.

So if you need answers to crucial questions about care for themselves or their loved ones than please make a visit on bettercaring.com they will provide you best support and service at the door of your home.

About CRY America

2008-01-08T05:35:00.000-08:00

Imagine having to pull your son out of school to send him to work in a dim-lit, dusty sweatshop, just because you are unable to find a job that pays enough to support your family

Imagine your daughter having to drop out of school just because it has no toilets.

Imagine your new-born baby dying because your village has no doctors to treat her fever.

Imagine your children growing up stunted because of lack of adequate nutrition.

Imagine entire generations of your family being born into bonded labor, with no hope of breaking free.

Wonder if you - if any of us - CAN really imagine the above scenarios, so far removed from our lives. And it is because of this reality that CRY America exists today - to be the voice of children, especially Indian.

CRY – Child Relief and You America Inc., a movement for the rights of every child, believes that children are citizens in their own right, the future of their countries and the world, entitled to the full spectrum of human rights. It is a non-profit organization established in the US in 2002, that works towards restoring basic rights to underprivileged children, especially Indian.

Our focus is on the 4 basic rights of children.These were defined in 1989, by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, an international human rights treaty to which 191 countries, including India, are signatories.

			the right to survival - to life, health, nutrition, name and nationality

			the right to development - to education, care, leisure, recreation

			the right to protection - from exploitation, abuse, neglect

			the right to participation - to expression, information, thought and religion

At CRY America, we do not believe in charity. We do not run schools, orphanages or dispensaries. Instead, we partner NGOs working with children, their parents, and community. Our role in these partnerships goes beyond mere funding; we work with our NGO partners to bring about long term and sustainable change to the lives of children, by empowering communities to address the root causes of illiteracy, poverty, discrimination and exploitation. We have realized that child rights cannot be ensured unless families have their livelihoods assured.

Along with our partner NGOs we work towards ensuring basic rights are available to all categories of underprivileged children, including street children, girl children, children bonded in labor, children of commercial sex workers, physically and mentally challenged children and children in juvenile institutions.

CRY America is founded on the premise that anything you contribute - your time, money, skills or thoughts - will make a difference. Our donors, supporters and volunteers have proven the "power of one" - that each individual, working in the context of their life can, and does, make a difference. And that such individual effort added together makes for lasting change. With their support, we have been able to make it possible for 35,322 children to get the inputs they require to grow and realize their full potential.

Won’t you consider becoming part of this movement – a movement dedicated to creating a just world for our children and in which the rights of ALL children are non-negotiable?

Even "CHILD" has Defination

2008-01-07T08:01:00.002-08:00

Source:- Wikipedia

The term child (plural: children) varies according to time and place, as well as to the discourse (legal, psychological, biological, religious) in which the term is used. It typically refers to one's state or age. Thus it may signify a human being between birth and puberty, or refer to one who is childish or immature. It may also refer to one's relationship with a parent or authority figure. Thus it may signify group membership in a clan, tribe, or religion; or it can signify being strongly affected by a specific time, place, or circumstance, as in "a child of nature" or "a child of the Sixties." term can also be applied to non-human offspring, as in the child node of a tree.

Legal definition

The legal definition of "child" varies from government to government, and has varied over time within the same government. It is interchangeable with minor.

below the age of 18 years unless under the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child defines a child as "every human beinglaw applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier".

Connotations

Some organisations working with teenagers - such as schools or youth clubs - prefer the terms 'young person', or 'young adult', as they believe that these terms show greater respect towards people under nineteen

Attitudes toward children

The age at which children are considered responsible for their own actions has also changed over time, and this is reflected in the way they are treated in courts of law. In Roman times, children were regarded as not culpable for crimes, a position later adopted by the Church. In the nineteenth century, children younger than seven years old were believed incapable of crime. Children from the age of seven were considered responsible for their actions. Hence, they could face criminal charges, be sent to adult prisons, and be punished like adults by whipping, branding or hanging, though they seldom were

What ever Definition does the web say, but the Child can not be define in words they are the future and future in not describable.

The Impact of Home Computer Use on Children's Activities and Development

2008-01-07T07:56:00.000-08:00

Kaveri Subrahmanyam, Robert E. Kraut, Patricia M. Greenfield, and Elisheva F. Gross

Abstract

"I really want to move to Antarctica—I'd want my cat and Internet access and I'd be happy."

—16-year-old HomeNet participant (1995)

The increasing amount of time children are spending on computers at home and school has raised questions about how the use of computer technology may make a difference in their lives—from helping with homework to causing depression to encouraging violent behavior. This article provides an overview of the limited research on the effects of home computer use on children's physical, cognitive, and social development. Initial research suggests, for example, that access to computers increases the total amount of time children spend in front of a television or computer screen at the expense of other activities, thereby putting them at risk for obesity. At the same time, cognitive research suggests that playing computer games can be an important building block to computer literacy because it enhances children's ability to read and visualize images in three-dimensional space and track multiple images simultaneously. The limited evidence available also indicates that home computer use is linked to slightly better academic performance.

The research findings are more mixed, however, regarding the effects on children's social development. Although little evidence indicates that the moderate use of computers to play games has a negative impact on children's friendships and family relationships, recent survey data show that increased use of the Internet may be linked to increases in loneliness and depression. Of most concern are the findings that playing violent computer games may increase aggressiveness and desensitize a child to suffering, and that the use of computers may blur a child's ability to distinguish real life from simulation. The authors conclude that more systematic research is needed in these areas to help parents and policymakers maximize the positive effects and to minimize the negative effects of home computers in children's lives.

When Bad Interviews Happen to Good Candidates

2008-01-01T10:52:00.000-08:00

Going through the motions of a bad interview is like peeling back the layers of an onion. Sally learned this lesson the hard way, hands-on during an interview that should have been a piece of cake. Sally applied for a position that fit her qualifications perfectly. When she received an invitation to interview, Sally believed she was a shoo-in for the job. Feeling confident, she approached the interview in a lax manner. She didn’t prepare and prematurely celebrated an offer she was convinced would be extended.

The day of the interview, Sally was surprised by the level of anxiety she felt. Her apprehension began to build and she began to prepare for the interview at the last minute. By the time she arrived at the interview, she was visibly shaken.

Lesson learned: The time to collect your thoughts is prior to an interview, not on your way to one. If you arrive to an interview bewildered, the recruiter will take notice and you run a high risk that you will be not get the offer.

The interviewer entered the waiting area and introduced himself. To ease the tension, he asked a common icebreaker question, “Did you have trouble finding us?” Sally has never been a smooth small talker and she answered the question candidly. She confided that she doesn’t have a good sense of direction and coupled with the fact that she was anxious, she passed the building entrance quite a few times. The interviewer smiled politely and proceeded to walk towards the interview room. Realizing she goofed, Sally hesitantly followed the interviewer.

Lesson learned: Everything you say and do during an interview is scrutinized; from the instant you walk in, to the moment you walk out. An innocent question doesn’t exist during an interview and a careless misstep is seldom forgotten. Choose your responses carefully.

When Sally was escorted to the interview room, she was surprised to see a panel of interviewers. She was only familiar with the “it’s just you and me, kid” type of the interview – the one-on-one. At the start of the interview, she quickly realized that it was going to be a challenge to manage that interview.

Lesson learned: Interviews are unpredictable. One never knows the broad range of topics that will be covered and the type of formats that may be presented. Familiarize yourself with all interview settings.

Because she was not ready for the series of questions, Sally tripped over her answers. She focused on issues that weren’t relevant and provided little information on what was pertinent. She began to ramble and appeared under-qualified for the position.

Sensing that she was interviewing poorly, Sally began to lose patience with the process. She failed to maintain eye contact and began to fidget. The enthusiasm she felt for the position and the company slowly diminished as she witnessed the blank looks on the faces of the panellists. She withdrew mentally from the interview, and as a result, appeared disinterested.

Lesson learned: Most interviewers expect candidates to be nervous during an interview, and they rarely will forgive you if you fail to demonstrate a sincere interest in working for them. Most hiring decisions are based on whether the interviewer feels a connection to you. The failure to establish a bond immediately is usually beyond repair.

After the interview Sally realized that the questions she had been asked were not difficult. She had been overwhelmed by nervousness and that had clouded her ability to communicate clearly and to the point effectively.

Lesson learned: Even if you have the “right stuff,” nothing is guaranteed. Don’t get caught off guard; prepare for interviews; do your homework.

Happiness Is An Inside Job !

2007-12-20T08:08:00.000-08:00

Happiness! Most people say they want it. Many people chase it and hold it for short periods of time. Some few find lasting happiness. Do you have it? Would you like more of it?

Society often leads you to believe that happiness will arrive with the acquisition of a new car, new house, new job, or new relationship. The public relations industry is built on your believing that a product will be the final touch to making your life more complete, making you more popular, more content, happier. All this may lead you to the illusion that something outside yourself will bring you the experience of happiness you seek.

Perhaps Dag Hammarskjold, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, was right when he said that we are great at exploring outer space but very poor at exploring inner space. The tidal wave of advertising that washes over you may have misled you. Perhaps, you haven't been able to cash in on the promotional
promises of happiness in any lasting way.

As a child, you received messages from the influential adults in your life through their behavior. You mostly learned by example, not by words. Behavior is always the strongest teacher, isn't it? You may have observed your parents worrying, so you may have learned to worry. Perhaps they argued about money, so you may
have concluded that money is essential to happiness in relationships.

You may have heard a parent say, "You (or it) makes me so sad (glad, happy, mad, etc.)" and you may have decided that circumstances and other people create your feelings for you. As an adult you know that your reaction to events, circumstances and other people is a choice you make. You can change your perception, perspective and response at any time.

What messages did you pick up in your childhood? Are they guiding your life well now?

It may be time to trust yourself to know what is best for you. Open your mind to new possibilities--new attitudes and behaviors which are more life and love affirming for yourself and others. These new possibilities can open the way for you to take a fresh look at your perceptions, thoughts, feelings and actions. Create
the space to change your life by changing your thoughts about yourself and your place in the world.

Happiness is within your reach, however, the key is to reach inward, not outward to find it. Happiness truly is an inside job!

Optimize Life Now!

By Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, San Diego, CA.
Founder Spiritual Living Network™
All rights reserved worldwide.

About The Author
Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, has helped thousands to see life differently. Through many years as a transpersonal psychologist, she has assisted people in all phases of life from those facing death and despair to those seeking solutions to the practical problems of living. Dr. Shaler is the founder of Spiritual Living Network™ and you are invited to join at http://www.SpiritualLivingNetwork.com

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Car Donations

2007-11-27T01:20:00.000-08:00

Some of the common problems of this world are Poverty, sickness, abandonment and some other unfortunate situation. It’s glad to learn that there are many people out there who are working on problem to make a world better place to live and many people out there who are moved to these situations and want to make a difference by help making a better world thru by helping these unlucky people get on their feet.

Maybe some of you has spent and donate many bucks for your own charity. What I'm trying to say is maybe you have spend some of your cash for a charity but today, I want to tell you that there's a way for you to involve with a charity programme without spend any little penny from your pocket!

Have you heard about any news or something that related with Car Angel Car Donations before?
As a legally incorporated nonprofit organization, Carangel.com is become one of the most famous organization in the country. For me, any charity will be okey no matter how small it is. Car Angel actually is actively involved in helping single mothers, orphans, the homeless, teens, and others needing help. It's a great and unique non profit company that accepts car donations as their main “material”.

Donate a Car is of their trade mark. Which mean people like us can donate your own old car that stayed in your garage for a decade of century? Hey I'm not joking because this is the only way for you to help others people without taking out your own cash from your pocket. Even though it's just an old car, but the contribution is big.

Recently, they have been able to help preschoolers who are schooled with a few educational aids by acquiring and giving out Free Children's DVDs. I am sure these kids would love to watch and listen to these educational yet amusing 3D cartoon characters. The storyline leaves moral messages and lessons to kids that they will need throughout their lives. This particular donation leaves more than a legacy to these young kids: I feel that the kids would really feel valued and perhaps the lessons that they learn might make a great impact on their future.

Is this a fresherâs marketâ

2007-11-14T10:14:00.000-08:00

The latest discussion we hear these days amongst the freshly graduated students is that, 'will we get a good aspirant job?'...

This was not the case a few years ago; the market wasn't so developed and fast growing...all the people before graduating couldn't think of having a job with such high pay packages...full time jobs weren't available for under graduates...

But the scenes today have changed...along with a degree, having an experience in the same stream has become very vital in shaping ones carrier with a good growth...

There is no straight forward answer to the question, 'Is this a fresherâs marketâ. it again depends on one's perception and aspirations...

As far as I am concerned, I have learned & observed that in today's market to establish & grow, one has to excel in that particular stream.

If you are a fresher but have an excellent percentile then there are absolutely no brakes to your growth. You will have loads of opportunities knocking at your door step. And you will be the decision maker...hence; one can have the best of deals and a settled and secured future...

Other aspect is of those individuals who along with their graduation studies have side by side done jobs related to their studies...such individuals when they hit the market after their graduation have a few advantages: firstly they are not new to the business market so can deal well. Secondly although their percentile is average their knowledge and experience doesnât put them down...thus, their confidence in the field takes them a long way.

But certainly the problem or the main hassle that arises is with the candidates who have not sensed the market until their graduation and also do not have a very good percentile on their mark sheets...

These candidates face a hardship on getting a job of what they have goaled for...although there is no doubt that as of today there are loads and loads of companies coming up and hence each one will get placed somewhere or the other but the question is....is the candidate happy. Had he wished the same for himself...here i would just like to say that such candidates should truly look at themselves and compare them with the surroundings of the market...he should make a note for himself as to where he stands in the market and among all the people who are opting the same place as he is....

If the individual can answer this to himself...he will very spontaneously and positively accept all the opportunities that come by him....and who knows may be this was the one that u were waiting for....

So i would just like to conclude on the note that positive thinking and patience can take one to great heights!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Most Powerful Love Languages for Your Children

2007-10-26T14:17:00.000-07:00

by Sarah Taylors

Children are the most precious gifts bestowed upon all parents. Whether you have just given birth to a new born baby or have recently watched your youngest child blissfully exchanging her wedding vows, there still lies in you desires to continue loving and caring for your children despite how "mature" they will grow to be over the years.

Through the passage of time, much research and development have taken place in the area of parenting and motherhood. We can readily observe that the way which our parents loved us as compared to the love shown by couples whom have just embraced their new born in this new millennium does vary to some extent.

In recent years, many publications of parenting and motherhood have greatly encouraged the speaking of positive words to our children. Positive words such as "You are such a good girl", "Thank you for helping mommy", "It's okay boy, you will get it right the next time", "Daddy and mommy love you very much", and so on. For some of us, these words were rarely spoken to us in the past by our parents.

In the older days, there were not much parenting resources where our parents could learn from. Needless to say, not much was being talked about on the positive way of communicating to a child. Since most of us have grown up in such environment, many parents today find it hard to adopt a better and more positive communication method.

The good news is that it is never too late to begin nurturing your child's mental and emotional aspects through positive and encouraging words. Much psychological research have shown that children who grew up listening to parents' praises, compliments, and positive words tend to learn faster and develop better self esteem, an essential factor that gives your child the capability to achieve his or her fullest potentials in later years.

A good step to begin with is to start praising your children when praises are due to them. Whenever your children obey instructions or simply lend their helping hand, a timely praise will encourage them to repeat the pleasing behaviors. However, do not overly praise your children as pride will set in soon after. So, when do we draw the line between timely praises and praises that are exaggerated? Well, just ensure that you praise your child on a behavior or action that makes you proud. Do not give praises on every single behavior which you approve of. Praising is undoubtedly one of the most powerful love languages for your children.

Each child wants to know that he or she is unique and special to their parents. This message is best communicated by telling your children their unique talents and abilities. Assuring statements such as "You play the piano really well", "You are such a great artist", "I love to watch you dance, and you dance really well", "Congratulations, you did well for your mathematics exams again", and so forth. Such statements not only affirm your children but also boost their self-esteem substantially. This indeed is another powerful love language for your children.

How about speaking something positive to your children when they make you upset? It's never easy especially when the undesirable behavior is repeated overtime; all you want is an immediate "time out". Being parents as we all know, demand much of patience to be slow to anger. The next time you are tempted to yell and scold your children, try speaking something positive first before teaching them. Statements like "You are a good girl, but when you beat your little brother, it upsets mommy, it hurts him and that is not right", "Dad and mom loves you very much, but when you choose not to do your school work, we get upset and you must learn to be responsible", "Danny is a good boy, but when you throw your food everywhere, mom will have to clear the mess, mom is very unhappy about it", and so on. You will be surprised how quickly your children learn the right behavior when you reprimand them by speaking positive words prior to pinpointing the wrong behavior. This is yet another powerful love language for your children.

Like adults, every child wants to live in a home where love, warmth and affection abound. Take some time to adjust your communication style with your children. The more you communicate positive love languages to your children, the happier and healthier your children will grow to be. Isn't this what every parent want for their children? Ultimately, nothing satisfy you more than an enjoyable journey with your children knowing that they too will pass on the love languages to their future heritage; your grand children to come.

About the Author

Author, Sarah Taylors, manages a directory that provides women related information and links to websites that sell products & services for women consumers. There are also many good and interesting women related articles which you can read for free. Visit her directory to find out more: Women's Appeal Directory.

A WAY TO LIVE COMPLETE: MORIHEI UESHIBA MOMENTS IN TIME by Timothy

2007-10-24T04:48:00.000-07:00

Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), founded the Aikido, The Art of Peace. He was no stranger to battle and conflict haveing served in the Russo-Japanese war. He also saw action in several battles in Mongolia. He claimed to have had three visions which led to him to the promote a different kind of attitude toward warriorship and humanity. The first was in 1925 at the age of 42. Ueshiba was in a bar when a drunk kept trying to provoke a confrontation. O-Sensei tried to ignore the lout but the man continuted to harass Ueshiba and the other patrons. Morihei was about to put a stop to this drunken display when he as quietly informed that the troublesome man was a fairly high-ranking member of the Royal family. Wanting to avoid a possible death sentence for attacking a noble, Ueshiba decided to prevent a fight at all costs. The swordsman drew on him but Ueshiba was able to avoid all of his advances. Over and over the man came at O-Sensei but he swiftly manuevered around to safety. The man finnally tired of his repeated failed attempts. To save face in front of all of the onlookers the man announced, "YOU ARE NOT WORTH KILLING ANYWAY". Morihei left and went to his garden. " Suddenly the earth trembled, golden vapor welled up and engulfed me. All at once I understood the nature of creation. The Way of the Warrior is to manifest Divine Love, a spirit that nurtures all things". The second came during a person Ritual Purifacation. He suddenly forgot all of his martial training. "All techniques were now vehicles for the cultivation of life, knowlege, virtue and good sense, not devices to throw and pin people.". The third and perhaps most profound event came during World War I I . O-Sensei had a vision of the Great Spirit of Peace, a path that could lead to the eleimination of all strife and the reconciliation of humankind.. " The Way of the Warrior has been misunderstood as a means to kill and destroy others. Those who seek competition are making a grave mistake. To smash, injure, or destroy is the worst sin a human can commit. The real Way of the Warrior is to prevent slaughter- it is the art of peace, the peace of Love". Morihei Ueshiba taught the Art of Peace as a creative mind-body discipline, as a peaceful means of handling aggression, and a a way of life that fosters wisdom, love, and friendship. Ueshiba believed that the Art of Peace is a medicine for a sick world, and that life means growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually we are as good as dead.

" The Art of Peace doesn not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain peace in our own realms, nurture life, and prevent death and destruction."

"The world will continue to change dramatically, but fighting and war can destroy us utterly. What we need now are teachings of harmony, not those of contention. The Art of Peace is required, not the art of war".

"One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train!"

sources:: MORIHEI UESHIBA THE ART OF PEACE john stevens 1992 shambala press CODE OF THE SAMURAI thomas cleary 1999 tuttle press

Experience Of Job Interview

2007-10-24T04:45:00.000-07:00

Your first real job interview can be a terrifying experience. Interviewees stress themselves out over what to wear and especially what to say. My experiences with job interviews have taught me not too take them too seriously. My first job interview after graduating college was with an insurance agency for a position that I was not at all interested in. Some people would consider going a complete waste of time but knowing that I would never take the position allowed me to approach the job interview as a learning experience.

I used that first interview to get a better idea of what to say and hone in on what employers were looking for. I did go out and get myself a great job interview outfit and I went in there with all the confidence in the world. One way to communicate your confidence to the interviewer is to give them a good, strong handshake. Where I come from, handshakes are a tradition when meeting a new person. Look the employer in the eye and give them a firm hand. This is a quick and simple way to assert yourself as a confident and self-assured applicant.

Always bring a copy of your current resume with you to a job interview. Be open and honest about your work experience but do not feel like you must be modest. Show them that you are a rare find who has qualities they will not find in anyone else. I feel more comfortable when I can throw in a bit of humor into a job interview. Without being too casual or laid back, I like to ease myself into the interview and help give a more human feel to the experience.

It is easy for a job interview to feel forced and unnatural and I find that a touch of humor can ease those feelings. I think that it is very important to be yourself in an interview. You would not want to have to keep up a façade once you have the job and you want the employer to know what kind of person they are really hiring.

Being yourself in a job interview will ensure that you end up in the right place and working at the right place makes all the difference in the world. The more natural and honest you are the better. I like to really put myself out there because I figure that it is important that they like me for who I am so that there is no confusion later as to what they can expect from me and what compromises I am likely to make.

By: Nick P. Bentley

Avoiding Defamation in Giving Employment References

2007-10-21T03:52:00.000-07:00

by Anne Lane

When giving employment references for a former employee, there is a danger that you may end up being sued for defamation if the reference is negative and your former employee doesn’t get the job. There are some things you can do to limit this risk.

One of the most important things you should do is tell the truth! What this really means is that you must resist the temptation to exaggerate or tell partial truths even if your relationship with the former employee is not a good one. It also means that you must be very careful to provide only objective information about the former employee. Watch out for subjective statements like “Mr. Smith was an obnoxious jerk!” Instead, simply state that you received several (documented) complaints from customers about Mr. Smith’s behavior. Stick to the facts when providing a reference and don’t volunteer information on things that you aren’t asked about.

You should also make sure that the person you give a reference to has a legitimate business reason to request it. If you receive a request by telephone, you won’t have any immediate way to determine if the caller is legitimate. Instead, simply make it a policy that you will only reply to written reference requests. Inform callers of this policy and let them know where they can send the request.

You should also limit who in your company gives employment references. You could limit this to a human resources person who would only provide information that is documented in the employee’s records. You could also allow a person’s direct supervisor to give the employment reference. These policies will help avoid a situation where someone who doesn’t have direct knowledge about the employee’s work history provides a reference based on incorrect information.

Of course, one of the best steps you can take to avoid a defamation suit is to obtain a release from the employees that you provide references for. If an employee leaves your company, bring up the issue of future references. Don’t tell the employee that you won’t give them a reference unless they sign the release as this could invalidate the release if they do sign it. In some states you may be required to give a reference anyway. Talk with the employee about what you are willing to say about them in a reference if they sign the release. Let them know if they don’t sign the release that you will keep the information you provide to a bare minimum.

Following these guidelines is one part of an overall strategy to help you lower the risk of being sued by a former employee.

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2007-10-19T13:50:00.000-07:00

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Request for food, shelter rising, says mayor's report - Nation - Brief Article

2007-10-04T05:41:00.000-07:00

The need for emergency food assistance and shelter has increased an average of 19 percent in the nation's cities in the last year, a survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors has found. A 25-city survey released Dec. 18 saw an average increase in requests for emergency food aid of 19 percent over the past year. There was a similar increase in requests for help with emergency shelter in 18 cities.

"The world's richest and most powerful nation must find a way to meet the basic needs of all its residents," Boston Mayor Thomas Menion, president of the conference, said in a statement. "To address hunger and homelessness we must all work together to confront our national affordable housing crisis and turn around our sluggish economy."

City officials surveyed were most likely to attribute hunger in their locales to high housing costs, low-paying jobs, unemployment and the economic downturn, in that order. Slightly more than half of the cities polled were not able to provide an adequate quantity of food to those who needed it. Forty-eight percent of those needing emergency food aid were members of families with children, and 38 percent of adults asking for help were

Does God answer prayer? ASU research says 'yes'

2007-10-01T01:17:00.000-07:00

Does God or some other type of transcendent entity answer prayer? The answer, according to a new Arizona State University study published in the March journal Research on Social Work Practice, is "yes."

David R. Hodge, an assistant professor of social work in the College of Human Services at Arizona State University, conducted a comprehensive analysis of 17 major studies on the effects of intercessory prayer – or prayer that is offered for the benefit of another person – among people with psychological or medical problems. He found a positive effect.

“There have been a number of studies on intercessory prayer, or prayer offered for the benefit of another person,” said Hodge, a leading expert on spirituality and religion. “Some have found positive results for prayer. Others have found no effect. Conducting a meta-analysis takes into account the entire body of empirical research on intercessory prayer. Using this procedure, we find that prayer offered on behalf of another yields positive results.”

Hodge’s work is featured in the March, 2007, issue of Research on Social Work Practice, a disciplinary journal devoted to the publication of empirical research on practice outcomes. It is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious journals in the field of social work.

Hodge noted that his study is important because it is a compilation of available studies and is not a single work with a single conclusion. His “Systematic Review” takes into account the findings of 17 studies that used intercessory prayer as a treatment in practice settings.

“Some people feel Benson and associates’ study from last year, which is the most recent and showed no positive effects for intercessory prayer, is the final word,” said Hodge, referring to a 2006 article by Dr. Herbert Benson of the Harvard Medical School that measured the therapeutic effect of intercessory prayer in cardiac bypass patients. “But, this research suggests otherwise. This study enables us to look at the big picture. When the effects of prayer are averaged across all 17 studies, controlling for differences in sample sizes, a net positive effect for the prayer group is produced.

“This is the most thorough and all-inclusive study of its kind on this controversial subject that I am aware of,” said Hodge. “It suggests that more research on the topic may be warranted, and that praying for people with psychological or medical problems may help them recover.”

The use of prayer as a therapeutic intervention is controversial. Yet, Hodge notes that survey research indicates that many people use intercessory prayer as an intervention to aid healing, which raises questions about its effectiveness as an intervention strategy.

“Overall, the meta-analysis indicates that prayer is effective. Is it effective enough to meet the standards of the American Psychological Association’s Division 12 for empirically validated interventions? No. Thus, we should not be treating clients suffering with depression, for example, only with prayer. To treat depression, standard treatments, such as cognitive therapy, should be used as the primary method of treatment.”

In addition to his inclusion in the upcoming issue of Research on Social Work Practice, Hodge is widely published and has appeared on the pages of Social Work, Social Work Research, Journal of Social Service Research, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, and Families in Society. He has also authored the book “Spiritual assessment: A handbook for helping professionals.”

Source: Arizona State University

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2007-09-18T11:09:00.000-07:00

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2007-09-03T11:06:00.001-07:00

SELF CONFIDENCE

Self confidence is an attitude which allows individuals to have positive yet realistic views of themselves and their situations. Self-confident people trust their own abilities, have a general sense of control in their lives, and believe that within reason, they will be able to do what they wish, plan and expect. Having self-confidence does not mean that individuals will be able to do everything. Self-confident people have expectations that are realistic. Even when some of their expectations are not met, they continue to be positive and to accept themselves.

People who are not self-confident depend excessively on the approval of others in order to feel good about themselves. They tend to avoid taking risks because they fear failure. Then generally do not expect to be successful. They often put themselves down and tend to discount or ignore compliments paid to them. By contrast, self-confident people are willing to risk the disapproval of others because they generally trust their own abilities. They tend to accept themselves; they don’t feel they have to conform in order to be accepted.

Self-confidence is not necessarily a general characteristic which pervades all aspects of a person’s life. Typically, individuals will have some areas of their lives where they feel confident, e.g. academics, athletics, while at the same time they do not feel at all confident in other areas, e.g. personal appearance, social relationships.

How is Self-Confidence Initially Developed?

Many factors affect the development of self-confidence. Parents’ attitudes are crucial to children’s feelings about themselves, particularly in children’s early years. When parents provide acceptance, children receive a solid foundation for good feelings about themselves. If one or both are excessively critical or demanding, or if they are overprotective and discourage moves toward independence, children may come to believe that they are incapable, inadequate, or inferior. However if parents encourage children’s moves towards self-reliance and accept and love their children when they make mistakes, children will learn to accept themselves and will be on their way to developing self-confidence.

Surprisingly, lack of self-confidence is not necessarily related to lack of ability. Instead it is often the result of focusing too much on the unrealistic expectations or standards of others, especially parents and society. Friends’ influences can be as powerful or more powerful that those of parents and society in shaping feelings about one’s self. Students in their college years re-examine values and develop their own identities and thus are particularly vulnerable to the influence of friends.

Assumptions that Continue to Influence Self-Confidence

In response to external influences, people develop assumptions; some of these are constructive and some are harmful. Several assumptions that can interfere with self-confidence and alternative ways of thinking are:

1 Assumption: “I must always have love or approval from every significant person in my life”.

Alternative: This is a perfectionistic, unattainable goal. It is more realistic and desirable to develop personal standards and values that are not completely dependent on the approval of others.

2 Assumption “I must be thoroughly competent, adequate, and achieving in all important areas of my life”.

Alternative: This again is a perfectionistic, unattainable goal and suggests that personal worth is determined by achievement. Achievement can be satisfying but does not make your more worthy. Instead, worth is an inherent quality and all people possess it.

3 Assumption: “My past remains all important and controls my feelings and behaviours in the present”.

Alternative: While it is true that your confidence was especially vulnerable to external influences during your childhood, as you grow older you can gain awareness and perspective on what those influences have been. In doing so, you can choose which influences you will continue to allow to have an effect on your life. You don’t have to be helpless in the face of past events.

Self- Defeating Thought Patterns

Subscribing to these harmful assumptions leave you vulnerable to the following self-defeating thought patterns:

All of nothing thinking. “I am a total failure when my performance is not perfect”.

Seeing only dark clouds. Disaster lurks around every corner and comes to be expected. For example, a single negative detail, piece of criticism, or passing comment darkens all reality. “I got a C on one chemistry test, now I’ll never into medical school”.

Magnification of negative/minimisation of positive. Good things don’t count nearly as much as bad ones. “I know I won five chess games in a row, but losing this one makes me feel terrible about myself”.

Uncritical acceptance of emotions as truth. “I feel ugly so it must be true”.

Overemphasis on “should” statements. “Should” statements are often perfectionistic and reflective of others’ expectations rather than expressive of your own wants and desires. “Everyone should have a career plan when they come to college. I don’t, so there must be something wrong with me”.

Labelling. Labelling is a simplistic process and often conveys a sense of blame. “I am a loser and it’s my fault”.

Difficulty accepting compliments. “You like this outfit? I think it makes me look fat”.

The following strategies may help overcome such self-defeating thought patterns.

Strategies for Developing Confidence

Emphasise strengths. Give yourself credit for everything you try. By focusing on what you can do, you applaud yourself for efforts rather than emphasising end products. Starting from a base of what you can do instead of what you should do helps you live within the boundaries of your inevitable limitations.

Take risks. Approach new experiences as opportunities to learn rather than occasions to win or lose. Doing so opens you up to new possibilities and can increase your sense of self-acceptance. Not doing so turns every possibility into an opportunity for failure, and inhibits personal growth.

Use self-talk. Use self-talk as an opportunity to counter harmful assumptions. Practice catching yourself, as you make these assumptions. For example, when you catch yourself expecting perfection, remind yourself that you can’t do everything perfectly, that it’s only possible to try to do things and to try to do them well. This allows you to accept yourself while still striving to improve.

Self-evaluate. Learn to evaluate yourself independently. Doing so allows you to avoid the constant sense of turmoil that comes from relying exclusively on the opinion of others. Focusing internally on how you feel about your own behaviour, work etc, will give you a stronger sense of self and will prevent you from giving your personal power away to others.

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