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The Wonder Of Your Love by Beth Wiseman

2011-10-17T12:52:00.000-04:00

Product Description

Katie Ann lost the love of her life. Then God offers her a new beginning in Colorado.

Katie Ann Stolzfus lives in the small Amish community of Canaan, Colorado. At forty she is widowed and raising her first child. But baby Jonas will never know his father, and Katie Ann wonders if her Heavenly Father hasn't forgotten about her as well. Is it really God's plan for her to be a single parent?

Eli Detweiler has come to Canaan for a wedding and a long vacation. Having raised six children following the death of his young wife, Eli is finally an empty-nester. He's enjoying the slower pace of having no one to care for but himself.

When Katie Ann and Eli meet, there is an instant connection. Yet as strong as the attraction is, they both acknowledge that a romance would never work. He is done parenting, while she has just begun.

But as their friendship slowly blossoms into feelings that are as frightening as they are intoxicating, Katie Ann and Eli question if the plans they made for themselves are in line with God's plans.

Can Katie Ann entrust her heart to another man, and rediscover the wonder of God's love?

My Review

Katie Ann Stoltzfus resides in an Amish community. She is a widow at 40 years of age. Raising a baby, Jonas. Her husband, Ivan, had left her for another woman, Lucy Turner.

She gets a letter in the mail from Lucy saying that she needs to speak with Katie Ann. What is it she wants? Will Katie Ann see her.

Katie Ann’s friend Martha, has so news to tell her? Is It bad or good?

Eli Detweiler has come into her life. He is a widower and the father of six children. His youngest just got married and moved out of the house. Eli has much earned time to hisself. He plans the travel a bit. But, he meets Katie Ann and something begins to happen.

What does the Lord have in store for them? Are they destined to be together? Or are they to go their own separate ways? Because of her husband, Katie Ann has trust issues. Will she overcome them or will they ruin the rest of her life?

Beth Wiseman has done it again, you won’t put this one down.

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Babylon's Falling by William G. Collins Book Review

2011-09-30T00:31:00.001-04:00

Daniel and his friends are taken captive a prisoner forced to march from Jerusalem to Babylon. Forced to give up everything of importance to them. He and his three companions endure four months of cruelty, and hardship. They are given new names, new king and a new land. Their adventure is frothed with danger, romance, betrayal, mystery. Daniel becomes trained as a seer, becomes councilor to the king,
gets married , and befriends an important general.

You will enjoy the exploits of Daniel and his companions.

You will see the kind of faith they had in their GOD. Unshakeable, unmovable.

He see’s the fall of the empire, he returns to his homeland and finds it in ruins.

What else does GOD have for Daniel to do?

This is a very interesting book.

I recommend this book.

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The Relationship between Depression and Smoking by roundcircle

2011-09-29T09:24:00.001-04:00

There are solid prove that smoking can lead to depression. The rates that smokers get depression are much higher than those nonsmokers. In fact, it is a causal relationship. Today more than 40 percent of the Americans who have depression are smokers. Well, tobacco and nicotine also make people feel unpleasant and upset, things similar with depression. But people with depressive symptoms would always turn to tobacco as a smoothing medication. This is indeed a vicious circle.

It's possible that nicotine causes changes to neurotransmitter activity in the brain, leading to an increased risk of depression, said Dr. Fergusson from University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Well, most people know that smoking is harmful to our health, but trying to quit smoking is really quite hard, people with depressive symptoms usually have mood disturbances during this struggling process. In this way, an underlying of depression appears. So people with depression need great deal of help this time.

Experts in this field claim with no doubt that with intensive treatment, persons with depression can quit smoking and remain abstinent. Perhaps it can help when people know more potentially addictive qualities in tobacco, in such a way they can get the chances of quitting smoking. Also, when experts totally studied the mechanisms, they can come up with more sophisticated prevention strategies.

People with depression should always remind themselves about the wonderful health benefits of quitting smoking, your lung, your heart and your blood pressure. Good physical health is surely helpful to good mental health. There are many possible causes of depression, one may be nicotine withdrawal. Their development of depression during the first week of withdrawal was connected with failure to succeed in giving up tobacco. Then you can use nicotine replacement therapies, nutrition, exercise and social support.

Here is a kind of medicine treatment for smoking addiction that is also an effective antidepressant, Zyban. Taking this medicine, you will not gain weight and suffer from mental disorder.

Here we can draw a conclusion: cigarette smoking increases the risk of symptoms of depression. And people with depression are more likely to become heavy smokers. To go out of this vicious circle, you must beat smoking and try to obtain the smoke-free healthy lifestyle.

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Benefits of Green Tea for Diabetes Patients by drandrewnapier

2011-09-29T09:20:00.001-04:00

Green tea, commonly used by diabetic patients is famous for its medicinal value. It is a composition of unfermented leaves which can be used as beverage and as medicine. Camellia sinensis is the alternate name given for this medicinal tea. Drinking green herbal tea is an effective way for controlling sugar metabolism. Studies made on diabetic patients prove that those who drink herbal tea had a controlled blood sugar level. It promotes insulin production, blocks glucose absorption and helps in managing blood sugar level. Controlling high blood pressure is another advantage of drinking herbal tea. Presence of antioxidants like polyphenols in green herbal tea takes control over high blood pressure which in turn helps regulating sugar level. Slight bitter taste of herbal tea is due to the presence of these polyphenols.

Functioning of antioxidants prevent action of free radicals in body. These free radicals are responsible for cell damage and ageing functions. Regular drinking of herbal tea promotes normal functioning of body cells. Tea, composed with catechins and polysaccharides slows down the growth of blood glucose level. Major six compounds of catechins equipped in green tea include catechin, gallaogatechin, epicatechin, epigallogatechin, epicatechin gallate and apigallochatechin gallate. Out of these six catechin compounds, apigallochatechin gallate commonly known as EGCG is the abundantly present and most functioning one in green tea.

Green tea can be added in patient's diet as a regular natural food supplement. Feel free to contact your health practitioners when ever you need help regarding dosage level. Nutritionists suggests in drinking at least two- three cups of green herbal tea a day. Green tea plays a vital role in reducing body weight of a person. Low body weight lowers blood sugar level and prevents consequences due to diabetes. Experiments had revealed that usage of green herbal tea had helped many diabetic patients to control their body weight.

Drinking green tea promotes excretion of urine, prevents flatulence, maintains body temperature, improves heart function and helps in healing wounds. Magical power of green tea in suppressing stress helps in preventing hypertension there by reducing the risk of diabetes. L- theanine amino acid present in green tea is responsible for this anti stress property. Proper digestion control power, reducing risk of constipation and improving mental health are other advantages of using green tea in diet.

Leading role played by green herbal tea in regulating postprandial hyperglycemic condition is remarkable. Postprandial hyperglycemia is a diabetic condition occurring due to increase in blood sugar level after intake of meals. Drinking green and fresh tea after meals helps in reducing blood glucose level due to postprandial hyperglycemia. Diabetic patients with type 2 diabetes are often advised to drink green and fresh tea for maintaining their blood glucose level. Today, extracts from green herbal tea are added in many food supplements in order to improve nutrient level. Powdered form of tea leaves are mixed with food supplements. It is also available in capsule and liquid form in market. Caffeine free supplements of green tea are preferred for better health provision. It helps in leading a healthier lifestyle with no side effects.

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15 Easy Ways to Stop Snoring by teddy

2011-09-29T09:16:00.004-04:00

Do you or your partner need a good snoring treatment? Finding one may be more difficult that you might think. The problem is that snoring can be caused by several different things. The end result is that air passages are blocked or compressed, causing the snoring noise. Snoring can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender, but there are some snoring treatments out there.

Natural Snoring Treatments That are Proven to Be Very Effective

Research shows that as many as 45% of all adults will snore every now and then, and a quarter of all adults snore habitually. Snoring often gets worse as a person gets older, and it often causes couples to have to sleep in separate rooms or makes one person unable to get a good night's sleep. Some people search for a good snoring treatment in a drugstore, but the sprays and pills that promise to handle snoring often have no scientific backing and don't work.

In fact, the most natural way you can deal with snoring is by changing your sleeping position. Snoring is caused when parts of your mouth and throat, such as the tongue, tonsils, or soft palate, rub against each other.

This makes a vibration sound that leads to that horrible noise. Often, these various parts come into contact with each other when a person sleeps on their back. This is why sleeping on your side is generally recommended.

Another solution is to purchase foam wedges that will raise your upper body and head about four inches higher than the rest of your body. This likewise helps keep the air passages clear and reduces snoring. However, advanced snoring will occur even if you're on your side or your head is raised. At this point, you need to look at your lifestyle and various other causes of snoring, such as mucus blocking the passageway.

Another helpful thing is to lose weight. Those who are overweight need only lose about ten percent of their total body weight to notice a difference. This is because those who are overweight tend to have more tissue in their necks, which can cause the airways to be more compressed. Losing weight will also make you healthier overall and may help with other health issues as well.

One of the best snoring treatments, however, comes from the eBook entitled "How to Stop Snoring Naturally." This book contains everything you ever need to stop snoring. It will walk you through a number of techniques on how to reduce or even completely stop your snoring. After reading through the many different tips and treatments in the eBook, you'll quickly and easily kick the snoring and start sleeping through the entire night without waking to that loud, grating noise.

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Foods to Reduce & Eliminate Stress by sarahlabdar

2011-09-29T09:13:00.001-04:00

Stress is all around us, at work, at home and on our minds. Stress affects everyone differently, however stress weakens the bodies immune system and depletes the body of essential nutrients. For some stress causes uncontrollable eating. Others go without eating altogether. Neither option is good for the body especially under stressful circumstances. Knowing the best stress reducing foods can help to relax the body and combat stress.

Foods fight stress in several different ways. First foods boost serotonin levels. Serotonin is a chemical produced by the brain to calm the body in times of stress. Secondly, foods reduce levels of cortisol and adrenaline. Cortisol and adrenaline are stress hormones, which if overly abundant in the body for a long period of time can take a toll on the body. They also deplete levels of vitamin B, magnesium and can weaken the immune system. Lastly, foods can counteract the impact of stress on the body. To do this you would choose foods that build up the immune system and lower the blood pressure. So instead of running trough the drive thru the next time you're stressed out choose an item from this list to bring down your stress.

Apples-Apples are a perfect snack for stressful times. They are full of fiber, which fills up your stomach, reducing any cravings you may have of sweet or fast foods. Because the body easily digests apples, you will get a quick boost of energy and nutrients from eating an apple. Apples are also known for regulation blood sugar levels.

Avocados- Avocados are filled with potassium, more so than bananas. Potassium helps to reduce blood pressure. So when you get stressed and your heart rate increases and your blood pressure skyrockets. By eating a piece of avocado your blood pressure will decrease and balance out your body.

Beans/Lentils- Beans and lentils are high in fiber and protein. They nourish the body and keep the body full for a long time, which eliminates the craving that stress causes. Lentils are rich in magnesium a mineral that helps to relax the body and calm the mind.

Blueberries-Blueberries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C so you get a double dose of stress reducing power. Antioxidants eliminate free radicals, which cause premature aging and heart disease. Vitamin C levels are greatly depleted in the adrenal glands during prolonged stress; therefore replenishing vitamin C stores can pack a powerful punch against stress. Additionally blueberries are low in calories and high in fiber, keeping you felling full for a while.

Complex Carbohydrates- When the body is stressed it craves sweets and carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates should be avoided because they have extra calories without the nutritional value. However, complex carbohydrates are digested slowly and stabilize blood sugars. When you eat complex carbohydrates the brain increases production of serotonin the chemical, which regulates mood, calms the body and relieves stress.

Dark Leafy Green Vegetables- Leafy green vegetables are chockfull of vitamins and minerals that the body needs. Vegetables include broccoli, kale, chard, bok choy, green beans, and spinach. Filled with vitamin B complex, which helps to relieve stress. Spinach also contains magnesium, which regulates cortisol levels. Magnesium gets depleted during stressful times.

Eggs- Eggs are a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. They also help to regulate blood sugar. Eggs can be consumed in many forms, however they should be consumed in moderation.

Fish- Cold water fish such as salmon and tuna are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids a healthy amino acid which helps the brain fight stress. These fish also contain vitamins B6 and B12, which help the brain synthesize serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical, which regulates mood and relieves stress.

Iron- Iron can be found in foods such as spinach and red meat. When you consume these foods you boost your energy and calm your mind.

Milk- Milk contains calcium as well as vitamins B2 and B12 and antioxidants. Calcium reduces muscle spasms, smoothes tension, and eases anxiety cause by stress. It is recommended to drink low fat or skim milk.

Oranges- Oranges are rich in vitamin C. Vitamin C helps to reduce stress hormone levels. Although it helps to strengthen the immune system after being bombarded by stress.
Seeds/Nuts-Seeds and nuts contain vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B2, magnesium and zinc. All have positive stress busting effects on the body. Magnesium regulates stress hormone cortisol levels. Zinc fights stress. Nuts and seeds that fight stress include almonds, pistachios and walnuts.

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Effective Herbal Remedies for Irregular Menstruation, Menstrual Cycle by jamesnapier

2011-09-29T09:09:00.003-04:00

Irregular menstruation can rise from a number of causes. Normally, the menstrual cycle of a woman occurs within an interval of 25 to 31 days. The period can be extended or shortened occasionally due to minor hormonal imbalances. In case of frequent irregularity in the cycle, like missing periods for months (other than pregnancy), periods occurring within very short intervals or extending for more than a week and heavy bleeding, one should seek proper medical consultation. It is commonly observed in women approaching menopause, and the condition is attributed to severe hormonal fluctuations of the body. Other physiological disorders may also result in irregular menstrual cycles.

Symptoms

1. Frequent alterations in the time period of menstruation.

2. Missing periods for months.

3. Heavy bleeding continuing for more than a week.

Causes

1. Hormonal imbalances in the body.

2. Cysts or tumors in the ovary

3. Approaching menopause

4. Over exercise

5. Taking contraceptive pills or hormonal tablets.

Herbal Remedies for Irregular Menstrual Cycle

Herbs are very useful in treating irregular menstrual cycles. One can regularize the cycle by following the simple and effective herbal remedies.

1. The herb Parsley is very effective in treating irregular menstrual cycles. Consuming a mixture of juices from parsley, carrot, beet and cucumber helps in normalizing the menses.

2. Tea made from fresh or dried Parsley leaves is equally beneficial in treating irregular menstrual cycles. Add 2 teaspoonfuls of parsley leaves in boiled water and keep it for half an hour. Strain the mixture and it is ready for drinking.

3. Asafetida is another popular herbal ingredient used to treat this disorder. A small amount of asafetida is fried in ghee and taken along with goat milk adding little honey. This is a very effective remedy to treat irregular periods.

4. Extract from the bark of Ashoka tree is very effective in controlling the menses. It stimulates the uterine walls and helps in normalizing the menstrual cycle.

5. Leaves of bamboo are often prescribed to regularize the menstruation flow.

6. The Chinese herb "Dong Quai", popularly known as "female ginseng" is very effective in regularizing the menstrual flow. The herb is also beneficial in treating various symptoms of menopause.

7. Drinking Aloe Vera juice is another effective herbal remedy for irregular menstrual cycles. It controls heavy bleeding and regularizes the missed periods.

8. Drinking a decoction of ginger adding little honey is also beneficial in normalizing cycles.

9. Decoction of chicory seeds is very effective in normalizing the menstrual flow in case of missed periods.

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5 Simple Strategies To Save Your Marriage by SugarBritches

2011-09-29T08:53:00.001-04:00

When you think your marriage is going on the blink, SLOW DOWN! Take some time off, maybe a couple of days and focus on what is good in your life. Stand back from the agony of the infidelity or extramarital affair or whatever. When you are immersed in your misery, it's hard to even imagine that life will once again be better.

2. Focus on the parts of your life that give you joy. Visualize and feel yourself moving slowly while happily enjoying the activities of your day that make you smile. This important exercise will help you avoid the impulsive, frantic, flailing and "failing" painful strategies that are only attempts to alleviate the pain of losing him or her. Even though you might not think so right now, there is much more to your life than this current situation.

3. Remember all the good things in your marriage. Start with remembering how you first met, your first date, your first kiss, the butterflies in your stomach. Remember how much you love his or her sense of humor. All of the wonderful feelings can and will come back with a little work.

4. If you can't afford a marriage counselor, get yourself a save my marriage book. These resources have helped save thousands of marriages. After all who knows your marriage better than you. Marriage Counselors are highly paid listeners who you are paying to listen to your marital problems. Get yourself a good save my marriage book and become your own expert. You will save yourself a lot of time, money and energy and you will develop the skills to make your marriage work better than before.

5. Remember who you are. You are worthy and you are important. You are a great gift to this world and to all who know you. Also, remember, "This Too Will Pass".

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Getting A Divorce: 5 Steps To Keeping Your Sanity by Matt Greene

2011-09-29T08:47:00.001-04:00

Getting divorced can be a very traumatic and stressful experience. However there are a few things you can do to help you keep sane throughout the whole painful process. Here are 5 top tips for keeping your sanity when getting divorced.

The first thing is acceptance. You need to accept that your marriage is over; otherwise it makes the whole process, and indeed moving on, a whole lot harder. If you're unable to accept the situation it will make you more resentful, which won't help anyone, least of all you.

Second tip is to seek professional advice as soon as possible. Not knowing what to do or how to go about things can leave you feeling even more isolated and panic stricken and sometimes out of pocket too. Getting divorced is a legal process, so don't just rely on advice from family and friends. Sure, they are trying to help, but only professionals really know all the legal ins and outs and technicalities of how to settle your divorce properly and fairly. They will be able to help you get what you are legally entitled to, which saves any prolonged arguments or possible disputes with your (soon to be ex) partner.

Third tip is to try and remain civil. Of course you are hurting and you want them to suffer too, but throwing insults around and publicly airing your grievances towards them will only stir up more trouble for you, which in turn will just prolong the whole ordeal. Constantly feeling angry and resentful will eventually drive you completely insane. So try and remain calm, rise above any urges to throttle them by the neck or burn all their belongings and you'll find the whole situation a lot easier to deal with!

Fourth tip is to keep active. Go out with friends and family, be it for days out, shopping, restaurants, to the cinema or a movie or games night in with chums. Take up a brand new hobby or try a new activity, as nothing revitalises the soul like doing something you have always wanted to do! All these things will help take your mind off the negativity of your divorce and give you something positive and fun to look forward to and focus on instead.

Fifth and final tip is patience. You need to be patient and allow the time it takes for everything to be sorted and finalised and for the healing process to begin afterwards. All the stages of a divorce, from the initial breakup, accepting the marriage is over to sorting out the legal issues, to moving on, all takes time. You can't hurry your emotions and trying to speed up the whole process either; it will just leave you an emotional wreck. So take the time to be you however long it takes you to understand and process your feelings.

Divorce is a stressful affair, and hopefully these 5 simple steps will all help you keep your sanity and remember, whilst getting divorced is the end of one chapter in your life, it's also the bright new beginning of the next.

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Women Beware: Men You Should Avoid Dating by kajuba

2011-09-29T08:34:00.003-04:00

Dating is good and it is advisable to get into the dating world as it gives you such immense experience you will find nowhere else in this world. In spite of all these however, there are men you should avoid dating at all costs whatsoever. Keep away from mama's boy. Avoid him like the plague. The man is jinxed. He uses his mama as a yardstick to measure other women in his life. Be assured that no matter how high your level of goodness is, you will never be like his mum. According to him, no living woman would ever live up to his mama. It is ironical because he will love you to his last drop of blood, pamper you with tender care, but will always side with his mother. There is no one particular time that he will ever take your side. His mother's side will always be his side. If you want to make him uncomfortable, tell him some of the things you really don't like in his mother.

The womanizer. He is the complete picture of your prince in shining amour. A gentleman with impeccable mannerism. He will treat you like royalty and you will feel like a complete princess. He is the man of your dreams, a lover who is perfect. Ooh! you tell yourself surely this must be the link that has been missing in your life all these years. The man has managed to create an impression on you, and not only you but every woman he comes across. The man has good taste of style and fashion and dresses impressively. He has so many women on the go that even remembering your name becomes a problem. He belongs to the category of men you should avoid dating. You have to literally compete with his cell phone due to the numerous calls and texts he has to answer. He has numerous excuses why he failed to honor your date, they keep on getting pathetic by the day.

Your college lecturer has more exposure than you and a capacity of getting you good grades. There is also a probability he is older than you are. An old he-goat, these are the men you should avoid dating. If one time the cat gets out of the bag. You are done. It can cost him his job. However good you are at academics, your good performance will always be associated with him. Tell the guy things are serious. Some one is blackmailing you into forwarding the relationship to the authorities. If it does not come to an immediate stop, you will never see the man again.

The body builder is another person you should avoid at all costs. He is one of the men you should avoid dating. His life is him and him alone. You will be lucky to see him because the guy is always down at the gym. The time you take in the bathroom fades into oblivion in comparison to his. Apart from his own home gym, he has all manner of related gear and his photos take up the rest of the available space. Tell him to choose between the gym and you and that will be the last time you will see him.

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Some stomachs still churn at White women Black men dating by Morris

2011-09-28T19:43:00.001-04:00

White women Black men dating! Shouldn't we have gotten over fusing about this interracial combo like in B.C. era? I always wonder why I get greeted with scornful and hateful eyes by some people within my community because I am madly in love with and dating one fine a** white woman. Once I got into to an argument with some women and it's like I ended up having to stand for and defend my relationship with the love of my life. What is so wrong with the White women Black men interracial love? Why do some people still get sick to the stomach over it?

See, I met the love of my love on an interracial dating site that was pro white women black men dating. In fact, I specifically looked for such a site because I kinda knew what I was looking for. It may not be the most conventional way of finding love to some people but to us, this is what fate had in the cards for us. We were both there at the right time. We got to talking, eventually met and fell in love completely. But the problem is: some of my friends and family don't believe there is love involved. In fact they think its all about the sex with us and me being brainwashed by the popular belief in white being beautiful.

Come on people! I want to marry this girl and some of the people that need to be on my side on this; those I need to believe in the love we share don't believe its love. Its like our relationship is being taken to be one big joke. She is very intelligent and makes me happy. I wonder why people don't want to see that in us. But I know I am not alone in this fight. Other people in White women black men relationships have gone through the same thing I am. And reading some advice they give, I think with love, things will turn out right.

Not everyone will agree with me. Not everyone will believe White women Black men relationships can be based on love. But this is something I know to be a fact because love has happened to me. So I have decided to do what most people in my case do: deafen my ears to criticism and pursue love and happiness because it takes two to fall in love; not the whole family or society. And if they can't see how blessed my life is because of her, &%$#~! For more details please visit us : www.interracialdatingcentral.com

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Take Care of Your Pets Aging Joints by Dr. Jay Mawhinney

2011-09-27T14:00:00.004-04:00

As your dog or cat gets older, please be sensitive to their aging joints. Take care of preventative dog health care. Even if there is not severe arthritis, the aging joints, muscles and tendons are much more prone to fatigue, injury and pain. Giving daily Chondroitin sulfate and Glucosamine supplements like Dasuquin along with moderate safe exercise like walks, slow jogs for short distances (if jogging had been part of the deal before)and good weight control all help. Don't over do the exercise and with geriatric pets limit exercise to short walks. Also consider adding Omega 3 fatty acids to the daily supplement (like Welactin Omega 3 FA) The omega 3 fatty acids help to produce synovial fluids, and are natural anti inflammatory nutrients. Always work hard on weight control as overweight dogs put physical strain on those aging joints as wall as the new medical fact that fat actually produces severe inflammatory chemicals that severely inflame all organs and joints.

Love your pet and keep up preventative health care maintenance for your pet. See your veterinarian at least annually for a good senior wellness exam with blood panel screens and x rays to pick up problems before they are serious.

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Cure Insomnia By Relaxation By: Philip Jubb

2011-09-27T08:55:00.002-04:00

Insomnia cures by relaxation have been popular since before man invented fire. We can trace them back, certainly in the case of China, for many thousands of years. It has only been in the last few years that we have been able to confirm the efficiency or otherwise of the Insomnia cure by relaxation.

Insomnia itself is a pernicious affliction bringing with it misery and despondancy. Many sufferers of Insomnia and other sleep disorders lay there night after night staring into the dark checking the alarm clock every five minutes and worring about the effects of sleep loss on their performance during the coming day. Getting more and more tense and finding relaxation ever more difficult.
How can we use relaxation to help to cure insomnia? One of the first stops for the sufferer looking to cure Insomnia by relaxation or any other way is the doctors surgery. This is an excellent idea as a physical checkup will reveal wether or not there is a physical reason for the Insomnia or just the need to relax. The drawback is that if the doctor finds no physical reason for the Insomnia he is likely to reach for his prescription pad.

The drawbacks here are well known. Unbeliveably simply to cure insomnia you could also suffer addiction, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, personality changes, memory impairment, impaired concentration, poor judgment, mood disturbances, and in extreme cases irregular heartbeat, and high blood pressure. The list goes on and on. A safer insomnia cure may well lie in the direction of lerning relaxation, a more natural remedy.

This is the reason why drug companies can afford large scale advertising such as TV ads and big internet ad campaigns. They know if they can get a hold of you once, they will trap you and continue to make money off of you for years to come. Their mission is to program you. Whenever you have sleep problems, they want you to think about their products.

Used to cure insomnia and many other ailments for thousands of years relaxation rechniques are becoming more and more popular with main stream health care professionals to cure insomnia. As a cure for insomnia you need to practice relaxation regularly , notice the experience of the sounds of the simple things in life.

Look into what causes your need for relaxation. When you discover the ways you create stress, you can look for ways you to relax and avoid these stress creators.

Plan to cure your insomnia - You need to consider the timing of your relaxation. It should be daily. Perhaps a weekend is better suited to a night out so that you don't have to wake early the next morning for work or during the night for the bathroom.

Try relaxing music. Keep your favorite relaxation CD at the office, in the car, or wherever you'll need it most. Certainly by the bedside.

Walk a while. If you have at least ten minutes to spare, walking is one of the best relaxation techniques. I have a dog and we walk as often as we can. Pounding the streets or woodland paths is an excellent way of getting rid of frustrations, relaxing, and ultimately, when gently tired, I can can think much more productively.

Exercise - Find a form of exercise you will enjoy - yoga and tai chi are great for relaxation. Schedule in relaxation time every day - This could be for as little as 30 minutes a day or one hour away from the office during lunch time.

Get into yoga. This type of exercise puts an emphasis on relaxation and breath control. Could have been designed to cure insomnia by relaxation. Practise this at least twice a day, perhaps on waking and when you go to bed. This will train your unconscious mind to be able to quickly take you into abdominal breathing and hence relaxation.

A massage is also a great way to relieve stress from the body and ease insomnia. Its great fun and as long as its not your partner doing it :) It's very conducive to relaxation.

I will make a bold promise to you right off the bat: I will change the way you think about sleep forever.

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Philip Jubb

THE Insomnia Solution

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Remedies For Your Cat By: Dylan Turner

2011-09-26T07:33:00.001-04:00

This article is going to let you know about some common health problems for cats. It goes into how these may come about and the remedies for them. There are many cat lovers out there, and we need to come together on these matters, so all of our cats can be a healthy cat. I know most of us don't want to risk it and will just take our cats to the vet. But why have a vet bill that isn't needed? The common health problems I have seen are: Hairballs, Fleas, Worms, Diarrhea & Constipation so far.

I know we all love our cats, and hey why not? They are a great comfort to have around, just cuddle n purr. And of course the great hunters they are, not so nice when they want to give back and give us something they caught but still it shows they care a lot! Now us being the cat lovers we are, we can usually tell when there is something wrong with our cats. But that is not always the case, they sometimes will try and hide the fact that they are in pain. I know it sounds weird but they do this because of instinct, they are predators.

So you might be saying no my cat is not under any of these common health problems: Hairballs, not too much to fear if your cat has them once and a while, but if they have them more than that, they might need some remedies like combing them. Fleas, which are very common and sometimes un-noticed, easy way to find out it use a flea comb. Now worms, sometimes hard to discover, the most common in cats are Roundworms, Tapeworms, Hookworms and Heartworms. Now there are products out there to help remedy these, or even to help fight against them in the first place.

I know the next two problems are not a very nice thing to talk about, but being a cat lover, you will do anything for you four legged feline friend. Diarrhea not nice when you need to clean it up since you cat couldn't make it to the litter box. So again there are products you can get to help remedy this nasty problem. And constipation, totally opposite of diarrhea, but could be a sign of worms or something simple as their diet.

To learn more about these common health problems for cats and the remedies for them, check out below. Like I said all of us cat lovers should come together and watch out for these problems. Keep on checking the website, I have been told that they will be added some more problems and remedies there soon!

How Dog Names Database Can Help You Pick a Name for Your Puppy? By: Am Prad

2011-09-26T07:29:00.000-04:00

Choosing a cute name for your pretty puppy is not an easy task. There are thousands to choose from but choosing a right one is challenging. A dog names database can help you find a suitable name for your puppy without much efforts because it is just not a list of thousands of entries but it is heavily organized and categorized based on important aspects of a dog. You can decide a name based on a dog's origin, appearance, gender etc. You can even choose one based on other interesting aspects, for example a name of a dog character in a movie or television drama or a name based on it's characteristics.

Speaking of movie character reminds us of "Pluto the Dog". The makers of "Pluto the dog" claim the name has nothing to do with the planet, but it is still questionable. What is known is that "Pluto the dog" first got his name from the Disney cartoon on May 18, 1931 called The Moose Hunt, where he is called "Pluto the Pup".
It may be surprising, but more than half of all dog names are either human name or nickname. People largely name their animals as they would name themselves. Another fifth of names are based on the pet's appearance or personality.

A dog name database will let you know which name is associated with what source. Isn't it great to know this beforehand? Otherwise, if yours is a moody one you may face attitude like - how dare you call me Rover? The point is knowing the mood of your dog is also important before choosing a name.

A database is organized in various ways and has name from various geographical origins. For example you can choose puppy name that are usually used in a particular region. It can aslo help you to find a name associated with certain ethnic origin. A dog name database for example can help you find a name for an: African dog, American puppy, Arabic girl puppy. Or names for a Chinese boy puppy, Yiddish male dog, Dutch female dog, English black puppy, etc. The dog's breed heritage also can provide some useful inspiration.

You can pick up a puppy name based on gender, characteristics or color of your dog. Are you looking for a name for your cute girl puppy or a female dog? Or may be for an smart and cool boy puppy or a male dog. There are top 100 or top 10 lists for male or female dog name or puppy name everywhere. But why pick a common popular name for your pretty puppy. Why not do a little research with a huge dog name database and pick a suitable cool name based on several aspects of your pet and be unique. Being common is not always good but being unique and original is what matters most.

In fact tens of thousands of entries organized with categories and attributes can be found on the net. Finding a comprehensive list however is critical for your success. You may Download dog name database from here which is a comprehensive collection. Choose an appropriate name from the database and see if your puppy is happy or not. You can even build your own dog names website to help the dog owners choose their puppy a proper and beautiful name

Fairer Than Morning by Rosslyn Elliott Book Review

2011-09-25T05:01:00.000-04:00

Ann Miller is a 19th-century woman. After the death of her mother, Ann helps with her younger sisters. At the age of 16, Eli Bowen, enters her life and has designs on her.

Will Hanby works for a cruel master, a saddle-maker from Pittsburgh. Will crosses paths with Ann. Despite the pain he has endured, Will hopes his encounter with Ann will change his fate.

Suspenseful, this story looks into the lives of indentured, it shows the cruelties they often endured. Remember, with God, there is always hope.

Escaping his tormentor, Will finds refuge with Ann and her family. Samuel Miller trains Will in saddle making, and introduces him to the Underground Railroad and Christianity.

Ann is in love with Eli. Although Eli asks Ann to marry him, she is worried about leaving her sisters and father.

Ann finds a mysterious man pursued her from Ohio.

Ann is forced to think about the kind of life she wants to live.

Thomas Nelson has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.

Doggie Training is Essential By : Susan Sportman

2011-08-10T00:17:00.000-04:00

Which is better? Regular dog training schools or online free dog training materials, videos, books etc.

Dogs are trained to behave well with obedience training and remove bad behaviors and as well as socializing with other dogs and people in regular dog training schools. Commonly trainers put the smart dogs ahead of the pack as the leader and act as example of good behavior.

Since the old time dog training schools are well known as one of the best ways to train and teach a dog whether it is adult or young puppy. Dog training schools commonly teach obedience training and agility training for exercise and for competition in special classes.

If you are having a new puppy or adult dog to be trained for the first time which mean they have never been trained before, it is recommended for you to put the dogs at dog training schools for better result on training. It is true that dog training books, E-book on internet and even videos of training dogs can be much help when you train the dogs, but usually beginner dog owner don't really understand what to do without direct guidance from the real trainer.

Dog training schools can give the new dog owners much experience in knowing their dogs deeper than before. They can learn about dog psychology and how to socialize the dogs with other dogs, especially for young puppies. With the obedience training, dog owners can join the training directly with the trainer and their dogs, this will make the bond between dog and the owner much stronger.
In these dog training schools, the trainers train not only the dogs but also the dog owner. Because dogs have natural habit to obey the pack leader, and this should be the dog owner not the trainers. So the dog owner need to learn how to train their dogs at home, the troubleshooting that can be happened, and the command used on training.

Dogs socialization is also performed at dog training schools, because it is important for young puppy to get socialized with another dogs and people when growing up to be a well-behaved and friendly one with other dogs. Aggressive and shy dogs exist just because they were isolated in the house or kennels and have never been socialized with other dogs which make them react so weird around other dogs.

Dog training schools are very good place to start training and socialize the dogs in safe environment and supervised by professional trainers and experienced staff. In fact dog training schools make beginner-dog owners together with their dogs learn so fast, easier and effectively from the classes more than from dog training books, videos, and other online resources. It is because in dog training schools they are directly trained by professional dog trainers and they also ready to solve any problems just in time when happened on the training.
Benefits and disadvantages of dog training schools, dog training videos, books and online resources.

Learning at dog training schools got benefit on having professional dog trainers at our side to teach us and the dogs. We can learn about dog psychology, hand signals and commands used for obedience and also learn how to correct the misbehaviors. The disadvantages of dog training schools maybe the high price of dog training schools for some people that can't afford with.

Dog training books got much information about dog training that sometimes being skipped at the classes because of the limited time from trainers. Commonly dog training books tell about the dog's psychology in deep concern. Sometimes dog that has accomplished from the dog training schools still have little problems at home. This can be solve by reading the dog training books about the problems and train the dog directly.

Some dog owners hard to imagine the hand signals from the books and have no time to attend the dog training schools can learn from the dog training videos. The videos will show you how to train and act on the right way, although sometimes the video has bad sound output, you can learn by following what the trainers are doing. The disadvantage is you can't ask questions if you don't understand the videos.

You can find good dog training schools by asking to other dog owners that have joined the dog training schools before. Testimonials are always better than promotions. Pet stores owner, boarding kennels and veterinarian also recommended asking for recommended dog training schools. But be wise with this information because sometimes they are paid to promote the dog training schools.

A Simple Prayer

2011-07-20T13:31:00.009-04:00

SIMPLE BUT SO TRUE...

Hi Lord, it’s me. We are getting older and things are getting bad here.

Gas prices are too high, no jobs, food and heating costs too high. I

know some have taken you out of our schools, government and even Christmas, but Lord I'm asking you to come back and re-bless America .

We really need you!

There are more of us who want you than those who don't!

Thank You Lord,

2011-06-20T06:39:00.003-04:00

Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame
Ever when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
GOD is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine life without His love
Joy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee
Move out of "CAMP COMPLAINING"
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To "thank" is a command
Untill we see Him coming
Victorious in the sky
We'll run the race with gratitude
Xalting GOD most high
Yes, there'll be good times & yes some will be bad, but
Zion waits in glory.... where none are ever sad!

ABORTION

2011-05-27T08:08:00.000-04:00

I just finished watching a TV show concerning ABORTION.

I don't believe in abortion, personally, but I do believe in a person having the right to decide whether or not to have a baby. Special circumstances like rape or incest are some examples.

What's your opinion?

Hats For Homeless

2011-05-25T10:48:00.004-04:00

Help keep some of these people a little warmer by donating yarn to

be made into hats, or donating already-made hats, and gloves.

Send Donations to:

ladyjfromindy@yahoo.com for Address.

Thanking you in advance,

Grandma Jean

Five Tips For Avoiding Road Rage Written by FAFY

2011-05-24T10:12:00.000-04:00

Road Rage is a term that, unfortunately, we have become more and more aware of as the media covers an increasing number of ?road rage? incidents. We?re all aware of the shocking stories of mild mannered commuters turned cold blooded murderers, and we?re fairly certain that this will never happen to us. We?re right?we will probably never turn into a cold blooded murderer simply because some jackass cut us off on the freeway. While most of us are nearly immune to such heinous fits of rage, many of us fall victim to a milder sort of road rage.
I am guilty of having committed some pretty severe ?road rage? infractions in my day. I was punished in high school for some very uncivil things I said (or rather, yelled) at a bus driver in the school parking lot. On the DC beltway, raising my middle finger (along with my voice) became a reflex; it was almost as natural as using the turn signal. I wasn?t going to go out and kill someone; but my behavior sure could have gotten me killed.

This more mild type of road rage is very prevalent, and very harmful. Besides the obvious safety hazard that it poses, it is unhealthy and un-enjoyable for the Rager and his terrified passengers. The driver in a fit of traffic-inspired rage has high blood pressure (which has both immediate and long-term safety hazards), musculature tension, and high levels of adrenaline and cortisol. All of these things are a genuine hazard to a person?s health.
Some people have reported having nightmares, experiencing excessive irritability after driving, and excessive anxiety because of these episodes. It is apparent that the person experiencing road rage is harmed in a significant way.
The good news is that road rage doesn?t have to happen. There are ways to calm down and relax and deal with the stresses associated with driving in a healthy and productive way. Here are five tips that I?ve used to reduce my automobile related outbursts:
1) Breathing Techniques: I take a deep breath, hold it for a count of five, and release. Doing this several times actually reduces the tension that one?s body is holding. While I?m doing this, I imagine that stress, anxiety and tension filling my lungs, and being blown out of my body when I exhale.

2) Avoiding the aggravating situations: For me, traffic is aggravating, but it is more aggravating when I am worried that it might make me late. Therefore, if I?m going to be driving somewhere that is likely to have traffic, I?ll leave up to a half hour early, and bring a book or some work to do when I get there. Thus, my mind is put at ease and the traffic is easier to deal with. I also plan alternate routes that are less likely to get me caught up in a traffic mess. Each person has their own triggers for road rage situations, and it can be useful to sort through these triggers and try to avoid the stressful situation.

3) Posting Affirmations: I post affirmations in my car (one on my dashboard, and one on the wheel, right where I would press the horn. One of them says, ?I am calm and cool because that is good for me. The one on the horn says, ?I think before I speak?.

4) Preparing for the critical time: I have two stress balls in my glove compartment, a CD with relaxing music, and a bottle of water in my car at all times. When things get tough, I put on the CD, get out the stress balls (both of which can be used during stop and go traffic), and take a drink of water. This is an excellent way to being the breathing exercises.
5) Changing the mindset: I have seen a hypnotherapist, and I continue to practice self-hypnosis to deal with anger issues in my life. I?ve done a lot of work with the triggers that I identified in tip #2. Now, a lot of the things that were bothering me, simply don?t.

These five tips can take the edge off of your driving experience. The important thing to remember is that the rage is in you: it comes from you, it hurts you, and it torments you. You may be angry at someone or something else, but that anger is an internal thing. You owe it to yourself to address it properly. It isn?t much of a safety issue for others?it is your own safety and health that is at stake. If you can change the way you react and the things you do, you can regain that happy experience of relaxing during your commute.

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8 Tips to Help Women Entrepreneurs Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle by karelm

2011-05-21T10:59:00.000-04:00

As a woman entrepreneur who travels a lot for work, I know it's hard to balance work and life. Because I travel so much, I constantly find myself watching the behavior of other people. The variety of personalities always astounds me.
During a recent two week stint where I spoke at five different engagements in 4 different states, I couldn't help but zero in on individuals who couldn't sit still.

Cell phone and impassioned discussions with work counterparts fill the air as the talkers stride down the airport halls. I've heard individuals have cell phone conversations in bathroom stalls, along the street and during their grocery shopping excursions. I swear competitions will evolve around who has the fastest draw off the belt in answering that urgent ring.
Here Are My Two Important Questions For You to Answer:

1. Do we really have to be that available?

2. What happened to "down" time?

During the fourteen day tour of bookings, other work surfaced. Now faced with handling the keynote and training sessions as well as those business items piling up at home, stress continued to mount.

How did I know I was stressed?

I woke up at 3:00 AM five nights in a row to make sure I hadn't over slept the 6 AM wake-up call. No peaceful rest for me...there was business to attend to!

Is Your Desire to Succeed Harming Your Health?
Our need to succeed and be perceived as competent, efficient and effective often interferes with our duty to take care of our bodies, minds and families. In fact, Fast Company's magazine recently cited research indication that only 1 out of 10 people would actually change their lifestyle if they knew they were going to die without the making the necessary changes.

For example, a good friend of mine, Jake, recently suffered a severe heart attack. He was healthy one moment and in the hospital the next. When the physician told him to take six weeks off work, Jake's immediate response was "I can't! The backlog of work will be too much and probably give me another heart attack from the stress of playing catch up!" The physician, with obvious misgivings, shortened the recovery period to two weeks and included strict dietary instructions.

He was making the conscious choice to put his work over his own health. Now what are you committed to?

Here Are 8 Commitments To Help You Achieve A Positive Lifestyle Today:

1. Take inventory of what makes you genuinely happy. As you list each item, evaluate what you do every day to ensure that joy remains solidly in your life. Also list things you do that jeopardize your ability to be happy. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies and don't even know it.

2. Be accountable for the decisions you make. Every time you say "just a minute while I finish these e-mails" and you end up missing dinner with your spouse, understand you chose to stay "plugged in" to the business. It doesn't control you...you control your choices.

3. Learn to turn off the phone. Voice mail was created for a reason. Use it wisely.

4. Laugh at the absurdities that otherwise contribute to your stress level. A young lady in shorts, sitting next to me at the airport terminal, was the recent victim of a walk-by sneezing. Another passenger inadvertently spit on her leg in his convulsion. He ambled on oblivious. She, however, quietly dug in her purse and pulled out a tissue. She wiped her leg, careful to shield her actions from others... Except I caught her eye and we both howled with laughter. Bless her heart, she showed class in an awkward situation and exemplified the statement "Stuff happens...deal with it!"

5. Learn to say "NO" with love and affection. Only you know what your priorities and life goals are. Evaluate what others ask you to do, and then determine your response in terms of how it interfaces with your plans.

6. Find out how your behaviors affect the ones you love most. Sometimes a mirror held up before us can tell us more than what our mind eye chooses to rationalize. It may not be pretty, but at least you will have an honest starting point on which to make your lifestyle decisions.

7. Handle your business tasks correctly the first time you deal with them. Quite frequently I consult with clients who feel like the rats in the race are winning. They are overwhelmed by the volume of work they deal with so they do the same tasks over and over again. My advice is simple - slow down and check twice. Not a bad motto to live by.

8. Balance your high-tech and low-tech mentality. Using email exclusively only broadens the distance between us and our clients. Find ways to make your contact personal. A warm voice over the phone or a quick face to face visit can go a long way to cement a relationship. I've learned that it's the eyes, body language, and tone of voice that speaks volumes – imparting information that e-mail could never provide.

We have to define how far we are willing to push ourselves before we damage the positive aspects of our lives that give us true satisfaction and joy.

It's my choice. It's your choice... business as usual or live your life like you mean it. Choose well. If your choice is to live your life then check out my new book, "Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work and What matters" at karel.com
About the Author:

Karel Murray (http://www.Karel.com) is a Certified Speaking Professional, author of "Hitting Our Stride: Women, Work and What Matters" and business trainer who helps women entrepreneurs and executives resolve interpersonal issues and balance their work/personal lives. Now, you can listen to her exciting, free interviews that will help you maintain and sustain a healthy business and a healthy lifestyle at http://www.JustForAMomentPodcast.com

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Noisy Neighbor Problems And Best Ways Of Handling Them by scottcarlos18

2011-05-21T08:58:00.000-04:00

If you are having problems with a noisy neighbor, you need to make sure that you get rid of the problem right away. There are several ways in which you can deal with a noisy and errant neighbor. Before you start the remedial action, you will have to understand the behavior of the neighbor.

Handling Noisy Neighbors: A Daunting Task
For some neighbors, you will just want to throw a boot to keep him or her out of scene. There are some noisy and irritating neighbors who would not stop at anything and they would come back to you over and over again. Before you do a remedial action, make sure that you have a plan in place. Proper planning is very essential in curbing the menacing neighbor. If you feel that the noisy or cacophonic neighbor has some mental problem, you better stay away from that annoying neighbor. In some instances it is better to have a mediator to deal with the situation. Noisy neighbors are just looking to start a conversation and stick to you like a magnet.
A noisy or cacophonic neighbor can be compared to a parasite that clings to you and takes up all your nutrition. If the neighbor is making some noise, you need to identify the source of that noise. If the noise is unbearable, you can try the polite first strategy. In the Polite first strategy, you have to tell the noisy neighbor very politely that he or she is causing a nuisance. This type of strategy is also called as the sugar coated strategy. If the polite approach does not work, most people would try the aggressive mode. Most experts would not recommend the aggressive approach because it can make things murkier. As a neighbor, you need to make the other neighbor realize that he or she is causing a nuisance.

One of the best ways to handle the noisy or errant neighbor is to use the technique of Satyagraha, a technique propagated by Mahatma Gandhi. When you are using a mediator to take care of the noisy or cacophonic neighbor, you need to ensure that the mediator is a respected one. Involving the cops or police can backfire and may also aggravate the situation.

When you are talking to your neighbor about the noises that he or she is creating, you need to give the exact description of the noises. You need to be very specific and if possible give the date and time of the noise. If the noise is still continuing, you can give the reference of that noise right away. If the noise is at night times, you will have to mention the timings and intensity of the noise. When you are in some sort of difficulty, the first person to come to your rescue is your neighbor.

Therefore, you need to ensure that you have cordial relationships with your noisy neighbor. When you have a problem, talk it out with your neighbor and don't get into a cold war.

About the Author:

Zoe Slice is a writer with scoldyourneighbor.com, a service that helps you deal with your noisy neighbor in an effective way.

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Online Predators – How to Protect Your Children on the Internet

2011-04-22T10:24:00.000-04:00

Online communication is an important aspect of the Internet. Online communication can be established on the web by various tools, all falling under the generic name - social software.

Social software covers a range of software and technologies used by Internet users to interact with each other. It covers different means of online communication techniques such as text messaging, voice communication and video in diverse Internet environments.

Social software includes: email, IM (=Instant Message), P2P (=Peer-to-Peer networks), newsgroups, chatrooms, forums, blogs, social network services, virtual worlds etc. When you use online communication you have the ability to choose how you want to present yourself in a specific situation.

Online communication allows you to be open about who you are, be anonymous or make up a new persona. This aspect has a major affect on the authenticity of online relationships. Anonymous online communication holds serious risk factors for children. They can easily become victims of abuse by individuals communicating with them due to lack of mature judgment skills. Sometimes they are not able to interpret the nature of the relationship correctly and can be misled, bullied, abused or fall victim to scams and ploys.

Child predators take advantage of the anonymity in online communication and target unsuspecting children usually for sexual or other abusive purposes.

In order for parents to protect their children from such predators, they should become involved in their children's web activities and learn how to recognize a problematic online relationship.

How Do Child Predators Work?

Child predators use the anonymous nature of online communication in order to contact children and gradually seduce them into an online relationship. This relationship might end in sexual abuse.

They use various forms of online communication, such as, IM, chatrooms, forums, newsgroups, and virtual worlds to target potential victims.
Child predators invest a lot of effort in targeting and seducing children into a relationship. They often pose as children.

They are knowledgeable in children's popular hobbies and interests. They seduce children by giving them attention, affection, understanding, kindness and sometimes gifts. They try to target vulnerable kids who crave for attention and affection.

Who Is Vulnerable?

All children that use the Internet are at risk. It is more likely that children will be exposed to unsuitable material than encounter an online predator, but the outcome of such encounters is so severe that parents can not be indifferent to this issue.
Although all children are at risk, young adolescents are the most vulnerable age group due to the specific characteristics of this age group.

Children in this age group usually have good technological and language abilities that allow them to surf freely without adult help. They are frequent users of social software such as, IM (=Instant Message) , P2P (=Peer-to-Peer networks), social network services and newsgroups.

On the other hand, they lack the maturity and experience to help them understand the content that they encounter when surfing. They can easily misinterpret an online relationship, especially one which engages an adult with ulterior motives.

They want to be free of their parents’ control and to gain respect as grown-ups.

They explore their sexuality and have the desire to socialize.

They are in the rebellious phase of their lives and try to establish relationships outside the family.

Child predators are well aware of these facts and exploit them.

Victims of child predators might be:

•Seeking attention and affection.

•New on the Internet scene and unaware of web ethics.

•Lacking in social skills in the real world.

•Unpopular in their social circle.

•Rebellious.

•Confused regarding their sexual identity.

•Naïve and unsophisticated in comparison to their age group.

What Can Parents Do to Protect Their Children?

•Show an interest in your children's Internet activities. Nothing can be as effective as good communication when discussing means to protect them in the cyber world. Don't be judgmental. Try to understand their experiences and understand their frustration expressed against your efforts to manage their Internet use.

•Be a role model. Direct your children to appropriate websites that could be of interest to them. Teach your children web ethics and explain to them about the threats exist on the Internet.

•Become Internet savvy. If you have knowledge about services and applications that are available on the Internet, you will be more effective when guiding your children.

•Supervise your children when they use the Internet. If you have young children, make sure that the PC they are using is in a family space.

•Define clear guidelines for your children for Internet use. You can define an Internet use policy. Place the use policy near the PC that they use to keep the rules visible at all times.

•Much in the same way you educate your children not to talk to strangers in the real world, educate them not to communicate with strangers online. Instruct your children not to answer IM or emails from people they don't know.

•Young children should not use social software such as: chatrooms, IM, newsgroups, forums and so on. The risks far outweigh the benefits. As for young adolescents and adolescents, make sure that they only use monitored children's chatrooms, newsgroups or forums. Instruct your children never to leave the public chatroom area. (Chatrooms usually offer the option of a private chat were the conversation is not monitored and can not be seen by others).

•Don't allow your children to meet with Internet friends in person without your approval and supervision.

•Don't allow your children to use a private email account. Let them use the family account or an alias you have created for them in order for you to monitor the incoming and outgoing emails.

•Help your children to create a safe username or nickname in the social software tools that they use. A safe username/nickname should not reveal personal information, gender or age.

•If your children use the Internet in unsupervised places such as, libraries, school or friends' houses, check the security measures that are enforced at these places.

•Instruct your children never to give away personal information online without your approval.

•Instruct your children not to upload personal photos to the web without your approval.

•Instruct your children not to accept photos or files from strangers without your approval.

•Encourage your children to let you know if they encounter any strange behavior or behavior that caused them an uncomfortable feeling. Instruct them on what to do if they encounter such behavior. For example, turning off the PC and notifying a parent.

How Can You Recognize If Your Child Was Targeted By an Online Predator?

Your child may:

•Withdraw from family and friends.

•Seem depressed and moody.

•Be aggressive towards members of the family. Child predators try to emphasize problems that the child has at home which can cause an aggressive behavior.

•Spend a lot of time online, especially in chatrooms.

•Have pornography on the computer. Child predators often send pornography to children.

•Try to hide his/her Internet activities from you. For example, Opens a private email account, hides the computer screen or shuts down the PC when adult approaches.

•Spend a lot of time on the Internet at friends' houses in order to avoid your supervision.

•Receive presents from people you don't know.

•Receive emails from people you don't know.

•Receive phone calls from people you don't know. Child predators sometimes try to seduce children to engage in phone sex.

If you have suspicions, don't hesitate to confront your child about it. Emphasize again the guidelines for safe web surfing to your child. You can also monitor your child Internet activities by using Internet Parental Control software. If you choose to do so without the child's knowledge, be aware that it can result in a loss of trust between you and your child.

If all the safety measures you have tried don't work and you find out that your child is a victim of a child predator or in initial contact with one, the most important thing is not to blame the child. Always remember that the blame is on the offender.

Immediately contact –

•Your local law-enforcement agency.

•CyberTipline 1-800-843-5678 – This tipline is managed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which has representatives from the FBI, the U.S. Customs Service (USCS), and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at its headquarters. You can report incidents of child sexual exploitation, including child pornography, online enticement of children for sexual acts, child prostitution, child-sex tourism, and child sexual molestation.