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The Risks of Ice Fishing

Saturday, September 29th, 2007

By Robbie Darmona Ice fishing is perhaps the most dangerous type of fishing. It contains many risks for the fisherman due to the weather conditions. If you are heading for this eskimo sport anyway, youd better read carefully through the following tips. First of all, ice fishing is extremely dependent on weather. This means that before going on the open ice, you need to have supplied yourself with many useful cold-protecting materials. Of highest importance is to have a properly constructed ice shack. The shack can become your only rescue place from the cold outside: ice fishing leads to health problems such as hypothermia if you dont have a warm and cosy shack. The second thing you need to have in mind before going ice fishing is to carefully check the weather conditions. Walking on thin ice is a beautiful metaphor that can easily become a brutal reality if you dont consult with the weather prognosis. Bear in mind the condition of the ice. Be careful where you put your ice shack, and double check the ice surface before going too far. Ice fishing is dangerous because sometimes winter conditions change too fast. You have to be aware that a winter blizzard would be a lethal possibility. Your shack is not a perfect rescue from all weather conditions, a blizzard may cut your way and you may get stuck in the middle of nowhere in the dreadful cold. When ice fishing, you need to pay special attention to the stove or the other heating device within the shack. Make sure you have enough wood. Take even more than enough to reduce the risk of freezing to death in an unpredicted blizzard. The other rule for stoves when ice fishing is to make sure the heat doesnt thaw the ice underneath. Put your stove on a proper place where no dangers of heating the ice surface exist. Dont stay too long in the open when ice fishing: you have to go into the shack periodically and check if everything is under control. The health risks that ice fishing puts fishermen into, can also be reduced by regularly warming yourself. If still not dissuaded by these strict safety regulations, you may try ice fishing and discover how enjoyable it can be. It is really fun and exhilarating as long as you have in mind and prevent the things which may go wrong. Article by Robbie Darmona - an article author who writes on a wide variety of subjects.For more information click Ice Fishing Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robbie_Darmona http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Risks-of-Ice-Fishing&id=147695 buy tramadol online cod tramadol prescriptions generic for ultram cheap tramadol no prescription

How to Hide from Sudoku

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

By John T Jones, Ph.D. My wife noticed that I was doing the Sudoku puzzles in our local rag instead of the crossword. They start easy on Monday and increase in difficulty towards the end of the week. She decided I should have a thick book of Sudoku puzzles to take up the next twenty years. She bought me a copy of Jumbo Sudoku for Christmas. You can get your copy by calling 1-800-327-6388 (Time, Inc.). Tell them that Taylor Jones, the hack writer, sent you. The puzzles in Jumbo Sudoku are rated easy to fiendish. However, watch out for the ones labelled easy. Some are easy; others are harder then those labelled fiendish. To solve a puzzle you just look at it. Pretty soon the right side of your brain will solve it for you unless you are left-handed. Im not sure what you do then. Look at a sub square. What numbers are missing? Look at a full-length row. What numbers are missing? Look at a full-length column. What numbers are missing? Okay, write in the missing numbers. Easy, right? What, you still have missing numbers? Try this: Look at the three sub-squares forming a 3 x 9 column. Say there is a 9 in the left column of the top square. There is another 9 in the right hand column of the bottom square. Surely, there must be a 9 in the MIDDLE column of the center square (and I didnt call you, Shirley). What, the nine is already there? Good! If not see if you can determine which of the three elements is the 9. If there is only one blank space, it is the 9. If you cant determine which square it is, then put a tiny 9 in the boxes it could be in. Keep doing this until you are done. If you cant solve even an easy Sudoku puzzle, may I suggest having a friend help you? You can also switch to the Danish board game, Husker-du? Don’t play this with little kids. They forget nothing and will beat your pants off. If that doesn’t work, RUN! The End John T. Jones, Ph.D. (tjbooks@hotmail.com, a retired VP of R&D for Lenox China, is author of detective & western novels, nonfiction (business, scientific, engineering, humor), poetry, etc. Former editor of Ceramic Industry Magazine, Jones is Executive Representative of International Wealth Success. He calls himself “Taylor Jones, the hack writer.” More info: http://www.tjbooks.com Business web site: http://www.bookfindhelp.com (IWS wealth-success books and kits and business newsletters / TopFlight flagpoles) Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_T_Jones,_Ph.D. http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Hide-from-Sudoku&id=122084 levitra online prescription buy cheap levitra online buy cheap levitra online order cheap levitra

Five Things To Check Out When You Apply For a Payday Loan

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Prakash_Menon]Prakash Menon Are you thinking of going in for a payday loan to meet an unexpected expense? If so, look into these five things before you finalize one. This checklist can help you make smarter choices. You might even end up saving some serious cash!First thing to consider — do you really need that cash advance? Sure, you need cash right away, but have you looked at other options? The fact is, a payday loan is an extremely expensive source of funds, with Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) ranging from 300% to 1000%. So before you take one, see if you can arrange money by taking an advance from your employer or from your credit union. You could also consider borrowing money from friends or family. Depending on your situation, credit card funding might be an option too, because it’s usually cheaper than a payday loan. Ask yourself how much you can really repay when the next payday rolls around. Work out an exact number you can commit to. Take a cash advance only for the amount you can repay, considering all charges as well. Obtain funds from other sources for any additional requirements you may have. Here’s why. If you choose to roll over all or part of the payday loan, you end up paying much more — additional charges, late fees, etc. Your APRs start climbing rapidly and you may even find yourself trapped in a vicious cycle of payday loan debt. Stay clear of this trap. Apply only for one payday loan at a time. Your application gets reported to a consumer tracking database used by payday lenders and banks. If you apply for multiple loans, the lenders may see the multiple applications and you might end up being rejected by all of them.Go through the lender’s approval criteria very carefully. Apply only to one where you can qualify. If you apply to a company that has stringent criteria and get rejected, that can actually hurt your chances of getting approved by another company with more relaxed criteria. If you’re applying online, ask yourself if the lender’s website seems professional and well-organized. Do they have clear information and guidelines on the site? A comprehensive FAQ? Most important — do they have an SSL certificate on the application page? This indicates data is being transmitted securely. Secure pages have web addresses that begin with “https:” instead of “http:” and in addition, you’ll see a lock symbol displayed in your browser. If a lender is using a non-secure page to collect information about you, find another lender! Acting on the above points will help you make better choices about payday loans. The best solution is, of course, to get your personal finances into excellent shape so that you never need to borrow in an emergency. About the AuthorPrakash Menon is a financial expert and writer specializing in managing personal debt and providing wealth building solutions. He has written on [http://www.payday-cashadvances.net/paydayloan.html]alternatives to payday loans, personal debt management and other topics. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Prakash_Menon http://EzineArticles.com/?Five-Things-To-Check-Out-When-You-Apply-For-a-Payday-Loan&id=8141 order fioricet online buy fioricet line fioricet online no prescription buy generic fioricet

The Riddle of Pleomorphic Microorganisms

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Dr._W._John_Martin,_M.D.,_Ph.D.] Dr. W. John Martin, M.D., Ph.D. Pleomorphism refers to the belief that microorganisms can adopt multiple forms during a single growth cycle. It was originally proposed by a French Scientist and contemporary of Louis Pasteur named Antoine Bechamp. He observed tiny particles, which he called microzymas (small fermenters), that seemingly subsequently transformed into living bacteria. This opinion was refuted by the classical experiments of Pasteur that argued against spontaneous generation of life forms. Later proponents of pleomorphism included Royal Raymond Rife, Virginia Livingston and Gaston Naessens. Rife argued that cancer associated viruses (BX and BY) could become E. coli bacteria as well as assume filamentous fungus-like forms. Livingston also observed what she claimed to be were cancer causing microbes in virtually all cancers. Naessens in France and subsequently in Canada reported varying shaped motile elements in blood that he concluded were the originators of life. He termed these tiny objects, somatids. He identified up to 13 different morphological transformations that somatids could undergo especially when derived from blood of ill patients. The German zoologist and bacteriologist, Guenther Enderlein, observed similar transformations among particles that he called protits. He suggested that the various transformations, including the formation of conventional bacteria and fungal forms, were triggered by unhealthy diets (such as being rich in animal fats). Dark field microscopy has provided a convenient method to observe these so called living pleomoprhic life forms. A major weakness of the pleomorphism theory is the lack of substantial data relating to the nucleic acid component of the supposed organism. The major criterion for declaring that the objects are living is their directed movement as seen under the microscope. I have seen electronically active alternative cellular energy pigments (ACE-pigments) undergoing directed motion and can easily appreciate how they could be mistaken for bacteria. Moreover, ACE-pigments can rapidly change from solid to filamentous forms. It is likely, therefore, that Beauchamp, Naessens, Enderlein and others were mistaking ACE-pigments for bacteria. This explanation is also consistent with the apparent association of such particles with disease states. ACE-pigments are known to form both in vivo and in vitro in response to stealth virus infections. Cell free ACE-pigments can show both reducing and oxidizing activities. Oxidat ion can trigger the coagulation process leading to impaired blood and presumably also lymphatic circulation. Methods are, therefore, being devised to help reduce the levels of potentially coagulating, cell-free ACE-pigments and to replenish the individual with an acceptable substitute. Monomorphism is the opposite of polymorphism. Strictly speaking it assumes that each type of bacteria has but a single morphology. It does not allow for various cell wall deficient forms of certain types of bacteria. It also disregards the known capacity of some bacteria, for example anthrax, to condense into a spore. Minutely sized bacteria, so called nanobacteria, may also exist as can very large bacteria that can even be visible to the unaided human eye. For the vast majority of bacteria, the assumption is that they exist as a single morphological type and divide by binary division to yield two similar, albeit slightly smaller, daughter cells. Studies on stealth virus cultures showed the presence of both virus-derived and bacteria-derived genetic sequences. It appeared that the stealth-adapted virus had managed to incorporate certain bacterial genes, probably by passing through bacteria. The term viteria was introduced to describe what were essentially still viruses but with added bacteria-derived genes. It was also noted that even in cell free cultures of stealth viruses continued production of lipids and other particulate matter could occur over many months. It seemed as if extra-cellular enzymes were present that were possibly being powered by ACE-pigments. This notion is consisten t with the evidence that ACE-pigments can transducer (convert) physical energy (in the form of electromagnetic energy, magnetism or even sound) to chemical energy. A name given to these presumptive, ACE-pigment energy-driven enzymes was Zymoids. They are also possibly related to what have been called pleomorphic life forms. Dr. W. 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The Difference Between a Woman’s Natural & Social Character

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

By Rion Williams Ultimately you want to see a woman for who she really is. The main thing that has likely been holding you back is that you have been unaware of your true relationship to her social power. It’s this blindingly leveraged and popular ‘beauty’ that you are getting thrown off by so that you CAN’T see through to the girl inside. Women today are massively leveraging social status and power. Why? Because if they adapt themselves to the social standard, they now have a desirability factor to ideally attract the most desirable men. It’s now become much more than that. The social power dynamic has shifted from men to women. Socially, (beautiful) women are now the stimulus and men are the response unless the men prove differently or don’t play the all-encompassing social game. That is why bad boys and jerks are considered ‘naturals’ and successful with women; they aren’t playing the social game. If you accept this default social relationship to these women then by default you ARE lower down on the social hierarchy. You’re fighting against powers you don’t understand because you’re lower on the scale anyways. Plus, this is the opposite of nature. In order to be successful with women and dating all of your behavior and actions have to stem from the reality where you keep your power as the stimulus and allow room for her to respond. There IS a natural character within all women that will respond (although some of them have been crusted over so icily that they’ve lost touch with it). You don’t have to waste your time trying to ‘tame the bitch’ or practically abuse the prickteaser just to have a physical relationship with her like a jerk might. Instead, don’t view things on the social or personality level. View them on the natural level. Look for her natural character and bring out the playful little girl inside. The one that used to scream as a response to her favorite boy band and had posters of ‘dream boys’ on her wall years ago. Find that part of a woman and look for that part in all of them while knowing your true relationship to her social leverage and Inner growth. Those characteristics are getting in HER way of successful physical relationships with men too so it’s up to you to be the man who can have her wanting more of you because of the mind/body experience she receives. When you can differentiate between a woman’s three characteristics and know your relationship to each of them (the natural is all that really matters for sex), then you will have consistent success with women because you won’t be thrown off by their extreme level of personal development or social status. You’ll see her for who she REALLY is on the inside. Her. Not the leveraged social power she is wielding that has always thrown you off, but her for who she really is. When you find this part in the social alpha women, there inner character is often not very desirable at all. But the natural character within women is pure. You can bring that part out of them again for their benefit and pleasure. Only have win/win relationships with women. Society has already raped them of their general innocence. You can bring that truth and natural purity back within them and help them escape the tremendously ironic social game and pressure they’re going through. Do this by knowing your relationship to her three characteristics and know that it’s her natural character that will respond to you and that you can tremendously fulfill. Rion Williams is one of the foremost experts in dating advice, personal power and relational dynamics. He is well-known within the seduction community itself. His work focuses on the regaining and improving of real character within frustrated men who do don’t want to ‘act’, use pick-up lines or techniques to get women. He teaches modern men how to truly be natural and comfortable in their own skin to consistently succeed with women, attraction and dating. You can sign up for his free eZines and find out more information at http://www.relationaldynamics.org Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rion_Williams http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Difference-Between-a-Womans-Natural-and-Social-Character&id=363145 phentermine online without rx very cheap phentermine buy phentermine no prescription needed buy phentermine 37.5

Home Equity Loan Information - What Is A Home Equity Line Of Credit?

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Carrie_Reeder]Carrie Reeder Did you know that if you have a home that youve been paying on for years, you may have a lot of usable money right under your nose? Whats more, a home equity loan just may be the perfect way to get your hands on that money! Heres how it works. Lets imagine that your home mortgage is for $250,000, but after years of paying on that note, you only owe the mortgage company $100,000. In this instance, you would have $150,000 in equity in your home. A home equity loan is a specific type of loan that will allow you to borrow against that equity. Why would you want to do this? The number one reason that people take out home equity loans is as a means to consolidate their debt. Because a home equity loan is a secured loan, the interest rates are considerably lower than that of credit credits or personal loans. And so if a person had $10,000 in credit card debt, they could reduce the total amount of owedas well as their monthly paymentsby taking out a home equity loan and using the cash to pay off their credit card debt. Another great reason for taking out a home equity loan is to make improvements on your home. Have you been thinking about adding a swimming pool to your backyard? A greenhouse to your yard? A new bedroom or bathroom addition? A home equity loan is a great way to finance those types of projects. Your first step should be to talk to your current mortgage company about your options, but dont stop there. You will quickly find that there are plenty of companies who are willing to lend you money against your house, and so you should shop around for the best deal. And that brings us to our final point. A home equity loan is secured by your home. What that means is that if you dont make the payments on time, the lender will have the right to take your home and sell it in order to collect on the debt. Make sure that you are in a position to pay back any amount you borrow against your home! To view our recommended sources for home equity loans, visit: [http://www.abcloanguide.com/homeequityloan.shtml]Recommended Home Equity Lenders Online. Carrie Reeder is the owner of [http://www.abcloanguide.com]ABC Loan Guide, an informational website with articles and the latest news about various types of loans. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Carrie_Reeder http://EzineArticles.com/?Home-Equity-Loan-Information—What-Is-A-Home-Equity-Line-Of-Credit?&id=40174 levitra and cialis and viagra book buy online order viagra levitra cme symposia viagra ads

Is Your Partner a Chat Cheat? Users of MSN & Yahoo Can Have An ‘Online’ Affair! 7 Tips For You

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007

By Gary Stapleton Why do they behave like this? It is almost like a hunt for them,the prize being submission and a goal being met. For many this goal is the sharing of a sexual experience possibly involving web cams. Whilst this is fine for single adults to engage in, its not for those that are not. The innocent party is performing or engaging in actions that are normally reserved for an intimate relationship. Oh theres a word.. relationship. That is something else our ‘player’ is not interested in, a relationship. Well, not a genuine real live one anyway.So how can you tell something like this is happening? check the following 1/ Message history in MSN or Yahoo is turned off. 2/ The existence of a secret email account ( hotmail etc ). 3/ MSN or Yahoo requires a password and/or username for you to access it. 4/ Pictures of women or men you don’t know on the computer. 5/ Long periods of time spent online (usually through the night) 6/ Explorer history is empty (unable to check what sites they have visited) 7/ Sudden purchase of a web camera. So what can you do? The main thing is not to believe or accept that this is harmless fun. It is not. Not only are you being deceived, so is the innocent party that your partner has ‘played’ Various companies offer ‘Honey Trap’ services online. These are relatively inexpensive ( www.chat-detective.co.uk is under 50)The will make an approach pretending to be a man or a woman and see what your partner does. Logs can then be provided to you with all conversations. Article written by operators at http://www.chat-detective.co.uk Not letting people get away with online cheating & infidelity.Together we can get that evidence you need. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gary_Stapleton http://EzineArticles.com/?Is-Your-Partner-a-Chat-Cheat?-Users-of-MSN-and-Yahoo-Can-Have-An-Online-Affair!-7-Tips-For-You&id=391585 lecithin increase semen increase semen volume naturally increase semen treating male infertility

Gardening Transforms Your Home Into A Scene Of Breathtaking Beauty

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

By Rose Mary Gardening is a common hobby. Most people are doing it. It has become the least exclusive hobby of all. Many people are striving to make their garden, no matter how small it is, a more beautiful and better place to have and to enjoy. Gardening is a great leisure activity which has many benefits. With all the stress and strife we face in this fast-paced society everyday, spending time in the garden gives us a much needed break. Gardening brings us closer to nature which gives us a sense of peace and tranquility so desperately needed in this hectic lifestyle of the present time. It offers us a form of retreat from the outside world, as we can enjoy the quietness and serenity of the garden. In the garden, we have the opportunity to utilize all our senses. We get to feel the soil and all the interesting textures of different plants. We can smell the fragrance of flowers and taste the freshly hand-picked vegetables and fruits. We get to see and admire the great variety of different flowers and plants and their beautiful combinations. We can hear the soft rustle of leaves in the breeze and chirping of birds as they hid among the branches and leaves. Gardening is a form of expression. Whether tending a small pot or an extensive plot, gardening is a wonderful way to express ourselves. It provides us an opportunity to express our imagination and creativity. As such, many people find gardening fun, enriching and rewarding. Gardens are considered as extensions of our homes and lives, and they reflect a great deal about us and how we live. Furthermore, gardening gives us a sense of fulfillment and pleasure as we watch the plants grow whilst we nurture them. We experience the joy and satisfaction of seeing the plants blooms and the fruits turn ripe. Gardening is a good form of physical exercise. It is like having a great workout and there is plenty of fresh air out in the garden. Hence, this activity helps to keep us healthy. As gardening involves tasks for both young and old, it is a suitable activity for the whole family to participate in. It helps to bring the family together. The work of creating and tending a garden not only provides joy, the end result also brings pleasure. A beautiful garden is a great place to walk and relax. It is a wonderful place to spend time with family and friends. The garden can provide an ideal atmosphere for large get-togethers with family, relatives, friends or business associates. Even if you just want a quiet dinner with some friends, the garden can also offer a perfect place for such entertaining. Besides, if you wish to take a break from work and be alone, you can take a vacation in your own backyard and relax in a shady spot, secluded from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Gardening indeed gives us a lot more to enjoy than the work we put in. The things to learn in gardening are limitless. There are hundreds of thousands of flowering plants, shrubs, and trees, each with subdivisions of varieties and species. Besides, there is also a wide range of gardening tools and equipment in the market. There is so much to learn, experiment and explore in the field. This is one of the reasons why many people find gardening interesting. There are many resources available with easy-to-understand instructions which can help those who are keen to learn about gardening and how to create the gardens they want. Once started, gardening can become a real joy and tough to stop. Along the way, there are always new discoveries and surprises. It is a journey of constant learning experience. Every garden is different and every gardeners needs are different. In planning to create a garden, you need to consider you and your familys needs and the way that the garden would satisfy those needs. Besides, you need to consider the various aspects of gardening that take up different amounts of time, effort and money. This is necessary because you need to plan for a garden that suits your level of time and budget. However, a beautiful garden does not always require a great deal of time looking after it. If you want a nice and presentable garden but can only afford to devote a small amount of time to look after it, there are recommended ways to achieve that. There are resources available to teach you how you can plan for a beautiful garden and has a low maintenance workload. Author enjoys writing and nature Gardening Techniques Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rose_Mary http://EzineArticles.com/?Gardening-Transforms-Your-Home-Into-A-Scene-Of-Breathtaking-Beauty&id=242378 generic prescriptions online online medications no prescription legal online prescriptions generic prescriptions online

Natural Remedies For The Common Cold

Monday, September 17th, 2007

By Michelle Newport Avoiding catching a cold can sometimes be impossible, especially when everyone around you seems to have one. For many, the first response will be to run to the local drugstore to buy one of the many cold medicines available. Since there is no “cure” for the common cold, these medications actually only suppress the symptoms rather than curing them. Coughing, sneezing and a runny nose are some of the ways the body tries to “clean house” of accumulated mucous. The key to getting over a cold quickly is to aid your body in ridding itself of the cold. The First Sign of a Cold One of the most effective ways to overcome a cold is by addressing it as soon as possible when seeing the first signs. Don’t wait until it has progressed to the point of becoming uncomfortable. Again, don’t suppress the symptoms, but rather give your body what it needs in order to expel toxins from the body. Drinking lots of water is very beneficial when we are healthy, but it is even more so when we are sick. Water will thin mucous making it easier for the body to expel. The amount of water a person will need depends on the size of each individual. In order to find out how much water you should be drinking, take your body weight and divide it by 2. This will give you the number in ounces of eater you should drink each day. Be sure to sip your water throughout the day rather than drinking it all at once. This will ensure the water is being efficiently used by your body rather than going straight through the urinary system and being passed through urination. Open Up The Channels Of Elimination Though not a commonly discussed topic for conversation, having regular bowel movements (at least 2 a day) is important for overall health. The colon is one of the main channels of elimination and making sure this channel is functioning as it should is also important for staying healthy and will also help in getting over a cold quickly. Again, drinking lots of water is also beneficial, along with getting enough fiber in your diet. The skin is another channel of elimination. Taking sweat baths will help to take the pressure off the respiratory system. Drawing baths, that help to draw toxins from the body is also beneficial. A simple recipe for a drawing bath is to add 1 cup of Epsom salt and 1 cup of baking soda to a warm bath. Soak for about 20 minutes. Using Food As Medicine Our Creator has given our bodies the amazing ability to heal itself when we give our bodies the food it needs along with using herbs and essential oils as medicine. Many times when you have a bad cold with your head stopped up and feeling achy all over, the last thing you want to do is eat. This is a good indication that your body doesn’t need food. If you do eat, be sure to eat foods that are light, such as broths and fruits. Avoid dairy products like milk, cheese and ice cream as these produce excess mucous in the body. Natural Remedies For Colds Below are some natural remedies that are beneficial for symptoms of colds. A tip is to have these remedies on hand before you get sick to make it more convenient for you to start treatment as soon as you begin getting sick. Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a well-known remedy for combatting a cold. The typical therapeutic dosage being 500 to 1000 mg. every few hours. Many people drink orange juice as a way to get their vitamin C. One thing that may surprise you is drinking orange juice is actually not the best source for Vitamin C. A glass of orange juice only has about 60 mg. of Vitamin C and the amount of OJ you would have to drink in order to get the therapeutic dosage of vitamin C would actually do more harm than good as it would make the body overly acidic and could cause gastrointestinal problems among other issues. Rose Hips is an herb that is naturally rich in Vitamin C and is an ideal source. Lemon: Squeeze fresh lemon juice in pure water and sip. Lemon is an astringent and will help to break up the mucous. Lemon is also a detoxifier. Chamomile: Helps to fight bacteria and fungus. Many people who have a lot of colds also have an overgrowth of Candida, a fungus that occurs naturally in the body. Goldenseal: Acts as an astringent and is also a natural antibiotic. A natural antibiotic like Goldenseal is beneficial when the mucous is colored rather than clear indicating infection. Lemongrass: Reduces fluid secretions and acts as an astringent, mild sedative, and a mild pain reliever. 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Does the Arranged Marriage Work?

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

By Uma Shankari You marry someone your parents arranged for you! How do you marry someone you dont know? Can it really work?” the American woman asked. She taught me editing and international reporting at the J school in Bangalore. Ms.Susan Postlewaite, I’m addressing this to you. The arranged marriages in India have evolved over the years and come in many shades. At one end of the spectrum we have marriages where parents force their decision, sometimes through tactical emotional pressure, without bothering to ask their children’s opinion. At the other end, we have the liberal ones where the family is used merely as a networking resource for dating. In recent years Indian matchmaking has gone high-tech, and a number of marital websites have sprouted across the internet like Shaadi.com, Rishta.com, JeevanSaathi.com, IndianMatrimonials.com, BharatMatrimony.com and IndianDating.com. Your question now. Yes, the arranged marriage can work. And the success rates? Quite high. No, I won’t base the conclusion on the lower divorce rates in India. Because they do not tell the entire story - the story of increasing violence against women - educated and uneducated - who stick it out in a loveless marriage and brave the cruelties for the sake of children, having nowhere to go in a society which accepts the male domination as a natural order of things. Besides there are minefields specific to many Indian marriages, such as how to live in joint families and manage the expectations of not only the spouse, but the in-laws as well. Instead I would focus on the proof-of-concept of arranged marriages and its dynamics in the present day India where the new breed of MBA-educated women are no longer prepared to be docile wives, yet they give the green signal to their parents to look for a potential partner. In most progressive families the parents decide who gets through the initial vetting, but the final decision is the couples. Some parents make material demands in the spousal search for their children who might consider such factors irrelevant and robbing the mystery and allure of the marriage. But many parents are cool “I’m happy if you are happy” so they do their bit, and the time-strapped children are happy to be relieved of the tedium. One is not allowed to take the time it takes to get to know someone, but has to decide on a deadline. The couple get married based on practical reasons, and work on building affection later. They look beyond trivial issues and get to know one another at first on a practical level alone - like education, career, and attitude - and try not to be too judgemental. So now, why does that work? May be it is culture, tradition or whatever; once you’re married, the society puts pressure to keep it working. One doesn’t jump out the first available exit point at the sign of a firework. Everybody, including the family and friends, works at dousing the fire. In the movie Fiddler on the Roof,based on the life in the early twentieth century in the Russian village of Anatevka, Tevye, the milkman, asks his wife Golde if she loved him. And she replies Do I love you? For twenty-five years I’ve washed your clothes Cooked your meals, cleaned your house Given you children, milked the cow After twenty-five years, why talk about love right now? But Tevye insists; and Golde says, “I suppose I do” and together they sing It doesn’t change a thing But even so After twenty-five years It’s nice to know So they didn’t call it love; but nevertheless love followed years of committed companionship as automatically as a shadow. Dr Howard J. Markman, from the University of Denver, and co-author of Fighting For Your Marriage believes that the western culture puts a premium on the capriciousness of love. Markman says that most marriages fail because we enter relationships with poor communication skills and unrealistic expectations. There’s a science to staying in love; at the heart of love is intimacy and friendship, not passion and drama. Too many people believe in the myth that passion provides us with the fuel to get through life together. Robert Epstein, who is editor-in-chief of Psychology Today and a research professor at the California School of Professional Psychology, declares that love is anything but blind. He believes that instead of simply waiting for Mr. or Mrs. Right to come into our lives, we can “make a conscious, serious and sustained effort” to trust, communicate, resolve mutual conflicts, and love somebody with whom we share some attraction and a basic compatibility. That’s arranged marriage for you, Susan. Uma Shankari is a Bangalore-based freelance writer, passionate about writing on development issues. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Uma_Shankari http://EzineArticles.com/?Does-the-Arranged-Marriage-Work?&id=70050 buy online buy finasteride on the net buy propecia online buy finasteride baldness finasteride tablets buy finasteride online