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    Saturday, 14 July 2012

    Expert Author Trudy-Ann Ewan


    Women get itches too and at times do not want a man around for anything else but a booty call. If he is a friend that can provide sexual benefits, that is even better for her. Although women and men have the same sexual needs some act on it differently. There are in fact many women who are quite capable of engaging in a "friends with benefits" situation and who actually prefers it depending on where they are in their lives. Funny enough, this was an area thought to be dominated by men, when the shoes are on the other foot and it's the women who want a sex only relationship, then a lot of men are unable to handle it.
    When those types of men approach a woman for these benefits, they are counting on the woman to be desperately seeking a relationship, that way they can count on the woman always being available for them and their needs. What is interesting, however, is if the woman were to agree to the situation, but after some considerable time has past, she found someone with whom she would like to pursue a more serious relationship, the man then behaves as if she just struck a knife through his heart. Since he was the one who had initiated the casual relationship he knew the nature of the friends with benefits situation, so why would he get upset when the woman moved on? However, if he had met someone else first, he would not have expected the woman to get upset since she knew what the deal was from the get-go. His response indicates that he is unable handle this type of relationship.
    As one of my male friends keep insisting, there is a biased role that exists between women and men in our society. Men are expected to want sex in any variety and therefore have the freedom to approach women with their needs and expectations. But here is where the biased role-plays up. They are the only ones who should have this privilege, while a woman should only want a committed relationship, not a sex relationship. And if a woman requires a sex relationship then she is vilified. Where do men get off thinking that woman should not behave in a certain manner? As I just mentioned, they count on women being desperate for a man so they the men can use this to their advantage. But if they meet a woman who also wants a FWB situation, see how quickly the tables turn and it's now the man who wants a relationship and then the woman is criticized for lacking self-respect. The man now starts to "develop" feelings and begins to call the woman more frequently. He invites her out to lunch, gets jealous when she goes out with another man and he now wants her to meet the family.
    Now, I don't care how much a woman knows what the deal is, if she is in any kind of relationship with a man and he now wants her to meet his parents and the rest of the family, a woman would be crazy if she did not start to get relationship ideas. Here is where it does become confusing. But women, be forewarned this is his immature way to get you to break and start to fall in love with him, just so his twisted ego will be assuaged. This is because he cannot understand why you had agreed to the friends with benefits situation and you are actually handling it and behaving like he would have. Now he wants you to start getting emotional and clingy. Those kinds of men are insecure. One guy tried to play that trick, but I busted him and kicked him to the curb. He came back around, apologized and he never tried it again. I told him that if he wanted to change the nature of our relationship then be a man and talk with me about it, but don't try to play games with my emotions.
    However, there are some men who are twisted enough to use a woman who is agreeing to a friends with benefit situation to feed his ego. If a woman is not aware of his motives, then she might find herself in a dangerous situation. They will approach a woman with a friends with benefits situation and the woman agrees. Now, not only does she agree to the situation, she can handle it, but this throws the man off his game because she was not supposed to handle it. She was to get all caught up in him. So what does he do? He flips the script. He starts calling the woman all the time. He will ask her out, start being affectionate. Now the relationship has changed because he changed it. Women, this is where you should be careful. While it is understandable if you change according to the guy changing the nature of the relationship, be forewarned. This is where his game gets twisted. The minute you start to change your attitude from friends with benefits status to a relationship status, this is where the Mr. Hyde personality of the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde comes out. Because you were not chasing him from start he had to find a way to get you to start chasing him and thus feeding his deep-rooted insecurities. He had to behave like this just to get some attention.
    Women, this is what you do when he starts to go against the friends with benefits script. Let him know that his behaviour is confusing. Tell him that he needs to make up his mind about what he wants and until he does, the two of you need to go your separate ways. The minute you call him out on his behaviour, I guarantee you that he will either slink off with his tails between his legs and out of your life or he will look into himself and begin to shape up his behaviour. Don't let him get away with trying to twist up your mind.
    There are grown woman who can make their own choices and is secure within themselves. These are women who are too busy to have a serious and committed relationship so when they want to have their needs met, they have a friend who they can trust, who will come over for the night when called or pre-arranged. We have a drink or two, have sex, talk politics, crack jokes (all not necessarily in that order). He then goes home after a few hours. They have a strong mutual respect for each other and they don't get clingy.
    Any mature, adult woman or man can have this kind of relationship if they so choose. People, especially woman, need to realize that they have a choice in anything that they do. If a woman is settling for this type of relationship, so is the man. We need to STOP MAKING WOMEN INTO IDIOTIC SIMPLETONS! Women can make choices of their own free will. So if this is not the relationship for you, then simply do not partake of it. If a man wants a friend with benefits, but the woman wants a husband with benefits, then she needs to move on to the next.
    This is simply a matter of making a choice that meets your individual needs. When women love and respect themselves, they will make choices that reflect that love and respect. That can also be different for each woman. My choices and what I can deal with or want for myself in this moment is different for another woman. But of course what I want can change a year or two year from now.
    About The Author:
    Trudy-Ann Ewan is a Wholistic Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author who is passionate about helping individuals create their passionate life. She specializes in the healing of Heart, Mind, Body and Soul. She works with individuals who are seeking to empower themselves and become more confident to live the life they desire. She motivates and educates individuals on how to fall in love with themselves and create a balanced and (w)holistic life by developing a better relationship with themselves without judgment. You can join her on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/createyourpassion
    Friday, 13 July 2012

    Expert Author Lance W Harger

    Scientifically, it has been suggested that an act becomes a habit when the person performing it has done it successfully and consistently for 66 days on average.
    Is it any wonder that most diet and exercise programs are 60 - 90 days?? The problem is 99% of people never make it that far. Pitting a new desired habit against an old one that has been there for years or decades isn't exactly a fair fight. It's no wonder that most bad habits persevere and new desirable habits never quite take root.
    Want to level the playing field? Try hypnosis. Hypnosis can effectively make the body and mind believe the new desirable habits are present, exist, and have been around for ages. Simultaneously it will extinguish the bad ones.
    Ever wonder what separates the high achievers, performers, and geniuses from you? The answer is startlingly simply - focus and discipline (read - good habits). They have it. You struggle with it. How many times have you asked yourself, "If only I had the discipline... If only I could focus... "?
    You can.
    Have you ever been driving along and then suddenly arrived at your destination without remembering the actual drive or what you did to get there? You were obviously awake and in control of your faculties, but upon parking you became concerned with what just happened. One of two things happened - You either A) became so focused on driving, everything outside of the experience became blocked off (your peripheral awareness), or B) you became so focused on another thought or idea, your subconscious took over the drive. A perfectly safe, normal, and focused state.
    Guess what? You just became an involuntary participant of self-hypnosis. Due to so much bad press, publicity, and flat out fiction TV - most people don't understand what hypnosis really is. Nearly everyone assumes it is an induced trance-like or sleep-like state. That really couldn't be farther from the truth. In fact, just the opposite is true. Hypnosis is an extreme focused state. So much so, that peripheral awareness becomes nearly non-existent on a conscious level.
    Where your conscious mind and habits betray you, your subconscious mind can take over. Self-hypnosis can effectively and reliably focus your subconscious to achieve the things (i.e. have the successful habits) that your body and mind have been so reluctant to in the past.
    Do you want to be a "healthy person", live a "fit lifestyle", envelope the habits of the high achiever? Try self-hypnosis. It works.
    Can you imagine passing by the piece of cake, chocolate, fast food stand with absolutely no temptation whatsoever? Try self-hypnosis.
    Do you want to love and embrace exercise? Thirst for life-giving water? Have the energy of a prepubescent teen again? Try self-hypnosis.
    Do you want to toil happily for hours on important tasks that you've been procrastinating about forever? Do you want the discipline to do what needs to be done now? Try self-hypnosis.
    Thursday, 12 July 2012

    Expert Author Darnell A

    "The boost in all round satisfaction and also the advancements in 5 of the 6 factors are extremely optimistic information for the business, in fact it is still working to fully recover from the blow the economy has delivered in recent years," mentioned Brent Gruber, senior manager of the powersports and commercial vehicle practice at J.D. Power and Associates. "Strengthening the grade of motorbikes, and also the sales and service experience, actually positions the manufacturers as well as their shops nicely for market recuperation."
    The research discovered that motorcycle construction improved, with 1 / 2 of owners expressing they have experienced absolutely no troubles with their brand new bike. Among the five problem categories analyzed in the research, issues with engines are the cause of the greatest amount of issues experienced, even though occurrence of engine-related issues developed slightly in 2011. Issues with too much temperature, strange noises, and too much vibration account for 51 percent of most reported engine-related troubles. Problems with fit/finish made up the second biggest percentage of troubles, followed by troubles with braking/ride.
    The common owner-reported price paid in 2011 was $16,125, nearly $2,000 greater than 2 years ago. Generally, customers invested one more $1,340 on accessories and parts and $439 on biking gear, somewhat more than in 2010.
    The study found out that as total satisfaction improved, the chance that an owner will repurchase his motorcycle brand name and suggest his brand to others also boosts.
    Between owners with good degrees of satisfaction, 97% said these were ready to highly recommend their bike brand to others and 81 percent suggested intent to buy, once again, exactly the same brand for their next motorbike. In comparison, amongst consumers who have been significantly less pleased, only 43% say they'd be prepared to highly recommend their brand name to others, and 31% show repurchase intention.
    Ladies are still a power to become reckoned with, controlling 85 % of a family's household spending. Encourage mom to ride either on the back or front seat, and she is most likely to grant permission to a spouse's or child's fascination with getting on motorcycles. The Garage Party concept that Harley-Davidson started out 7 years ago was a growth with 1000s of women being turned on to motorcycling because local dealers decided to carry these women-only "introduction to motorcycling" dealership functions. I applaud the businesses that are going far above in putting these functions. It gets people in the door who normally might possibly not have seriously considered walking in a motorcycle dealership.
    Women riding motorcycles reaches an all-time high; we've never seen this many ladies driving on the front seat of a motorcycle. This is the time for vendors to interact their established female consumers by inviting them in for women-only classes at the dealership and making it mandatory that their ticket in be a non-riding female friend. Consider the Garage Party idea and transform it to fit your customer base. Garage Parties are only a biking 101 affair. That's good for non-riders, but think about established bikers? Carrying a simple motorcycle repairs and maintenance course is a way of getting present bikers in the door, just spending some hours at the dealership and with any luck, opening up their wallet. Not convinced in focusing on women? Consider getting your overall male client base. Invite the guys set for a essential motorbike maintenance class.
    Before we part ways, remember that even a good brake system may fail. If ever that time comes, we should be ready at all cost. Make sure to wear any protective head gear to avoid serious injuries. If your thinking you might be sacrificing style when riding a bike with a motorcycle helmet, look around, try fitting a German motorcycle helmet or any carbon fiber helmets that suite your bike's looks. Not only you are protected, you're way looking cool with it. Ride Safe and happy riding!
    Wednesday, 11 July 2012

    Expert Author Cheryl Low

    Increasing your website traffic is a continuous process which you'll need to engage in as long as your online business exists. Here are some ways you can use to keep increasing the number of visitors to your site.
    Relevant Quality Content
    Make sure that your website content or blog posts are relevant and useful to your target audience. Remember, it's not about the quantity, but the quality. This is what will drive traffic and keep readers on your website. Refresh your material regularly and provide new content.
    Blog
    No matter what product or service you offer, a blog will help drive traffic to your website. The purpose of blogging is to establish and support both your brand and reputation and build a relationship with your readers, thus increasing the likelihood of returning customers. Readers may also leave feedback in the form of comments and emails which will help you understand your audience and their needs and interests better.
    Optimize for Search Engine
    Search Engine Optimization (SEO) may sound quite complex but is a critical element of driving web traffic. It's actually fairly simple. Everything that you do online can contribute to your organic search ranking, be it social media, blogging, uploading photos, naming your products or organizing your content.
    Experts advise that a substantial portion of your marketing efforts should be directed at increasing your search engine rank for your keywords.
    Some ways to do this include:
    • Getting credible websites to link to yours to heighten your ranking
    • Using Google AdWords Keyword Tool to offer keyword suggestions for your site, based on how many people search using that keyword per month, and which websites would compete with yours
    • Creating meta tags and posting keyword rich content in your site, including naming the images you use with keywords
    Use different varieties of media
    Engage and interact your audience in different creative ways to drive traffic. For example, you can create a video of relevant material and post it to YouTube to draw in new customers who would normally prefer to watch videos rather than read articles. Podcasting and hosting webinars are other methods to drive new traffic to your website and make your brand appear more interesting.
    These are only some of the ways which you can use to drive traffic to your website. What's important is that you do this persistently and creatively and you'll reap the benefits in the long run.
    Monday, 9 July 2012

    Expert Author Cedric P Loiselle

    Water fountains are a sight to behold. But they are quite a nuisance to maintain, especially if you have high-end models in your home or backyard. There are companies you can seek out to give you some assistance when it comes to upkeep. But considering how expensive and frequent that would be, you might want to reconsider doing the work on your own and keeping the piece in tip-top shape independently. It will not be a walk in the park, but if you manage to ingrain a routine to your usual schedule, you will eventually find the following tasks manageable and natural.
    Depending on the size and exposure your water fountain gets, you might have to check its condition on a weekly or monthly basis, to ensure that everything is running smoothly. This includes inspecting the water pump for debris build-up and ensuring that it is completely submersed in water. The water pump is considered the heart of water fountains and its function is what differentiates the piece from a well or a sculpture. This is why it is important that it is kept fully operational. With this in mind, it should be submersed under water at all times so that it does not dry up and crack. The filter it contains should be kept clean so that water is able to pass through. All you have to do is determine a schedule for refilling the reservoir and clean it once a week by wiping the pump with a sponge or brushing out those hard to reach areas.
    While you are cleaning the pump, you might also want to clean the basin itself and replace the water so that your previous efforts will not be in vain. When refilling, you ought to use distilled water since it prevents algae overgrowth and contamination. If this is too costly, you could use boiled water instead or mix algaecides with regular tap water so the same results are achieved. If you have steel or copper fountains, you should consider making use of special cleaners and apply a copper coat finish to preserve the luster of the material. And of course, try to avoid chemical cleaners since they usually have a negative effect on the appearance of metallic components.
    During the winter, you should additionally make an effort to store your outdoor water fountains somewhere safe. Harsh weather conditions can hasten the wear and tear process and cause your water fountain mechanism to fall apart prematurely. If it's permanently installed, you must see to it that you remove the water and apply proper coverage so freezing problems are minimized. Pumps usually have a limited warranty of 1 year, so you have to be sure to take good care of it. With proper conservation, you will be able to enjoy a beautiful and relaxing indoor or outdoor waterfall for 3 years, before you have to replace any parts.

    Expert Author Elijah James

    In order to make your own website from scratch, you have to spend a lot of time planning or else you will encounter some rough periods when you get into the actual coding. There are some web designers that actually prefer to go solo flight with the entire web design process because the individual has full control of the site structure as well as every site element. It is a lot of work though and once you are finished, you will most likely spend some time tweaking the site and making other changes to improve the look or interface. Web design teams, on the other hand, can do the job faster since one person can focus on the design while other people can handle the coding and other site aspects.
    If you do not have certain skills like coding, layouting or graphic designing, you may have to join a team too in order to finish the website. But if you really insist on having full control of the website design from start to finish, the least you can do is to rely on several website solutions.
    Online Utilities
    Making a website is actually very easy because there are a number of developers that create free online tools to assist novice web developers. A color scheme generator is one example of a useful online tool that helps you figure out a good color scheme for your website. There are also other nice tools like favicon generators, button creators and even template creators. Using multiple online tools can help you accomplish some of the things you are not good at or at least help you build certain elements of the website much faster.
    Web Authoring Tools
    Before online utilities were abundant, people that had to create a quick website had no choice but to use a word processor to make a very basic website and export the document to HTML or load up their favorite text editor and type raw HTML codes. But using a web authoring tool can significantly improve your productivity. Some web authoring tools are freeware so you can get a glimpse on how useful these programs are. Then you can move on to some of the more advanced commercial applications. These programs have a free trial so you might be able to make your first website before the trial expires. If you need to build the website quickly, find a program that comes with free templates so you can focus more on adding the content.
    With these tools alone, you can create a good foundation of your website. From there, you can scout around the Internet for free graphics that you can use or software that you can use to make your own graphics. Then if you need some professional touches, ask a professional freelance web designer to help out. Since you made the basic structure of your site, the designer shouldn't charge so much for adding the finishing touches to your site.
    Sunday, 8 July 2012
    Houston is one of the largest cities in USA. Every year hundreds of people take cheap flights to Houston especially to explore its rich past and culture. There are numerous museums that let you know about the history, arts and culture of Houston. However, the city is also notable for immense amount of recreation and relaxation. Visit beautiful parks in the region to spend a peaceful holiday.
    Following are some of the most famous parks in the city:
    Hermann Park
    This public park is one of the oldest parks in Houston. Also, it is arguably the most charming parks in the entire city. If you have taken flights to Houston, you must visit the park to enjoy immense greenery and temperate climate of the city. Hermann Park is known for great variety of recreation and exploration. You can refresh yourself in beautiful gardens. Japanese Garden is considered as the most beautiful garden in the park. Numerous tourists visit the park especially to visit International Sculpture Garden. Sculptures that draw the attention of several travelers are monuments of Dr. Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King and life size sculpture of Confucius. Best part of visiting the park is that you can enjoy the ride of mini train while admiring the beautiful surroundings. Other attractions in the park are the Miller Outdoor Theater, Hermann Park Golf Course, Houston Garden Center and a jogging track.
    Sam Houston Park
    If you want to explore history while enjoying the refreshing nature, you should take flights to Houston and visit beautiful Sam Houston Park. It is located in the downtown area of Houston. Several skyscrapers surround the park. While roaming around the park, you can take a closer look at several old houses and cottages. The park is home to the oldest brick home in Houston. If you want to take a look at it, visit Kellum-Noble House. This house was built in 1847 by Nathaniel Kellum but in 1950 Noble family bought it. Pillot House is another notable structure in the park. It was built in 1868 and features Victorian style of architecture. It became property of Heritage Society in 1964. The Old Place, San Felipe Cottage and Staiti House are the other structures that compel tourists to take Houston flights and visit Sam Houston Park.
    Lake Houston Park
    This lush green park is a reservoir. It is the primary source of water for the city which makes it the most important park in Houston. The charming park is located at the meeting point of East Fork of San Jacinto River and Caney Creek River. Every year hundreds of people take flights to Houston especially to enjoy the picturesque natural views of Lake Houston Natural Park. This is one of the best camping areas in the city. Camp Ironwood and Camp Oakwood are the famous campsites. While visiting these campsites, you would come across camp magnolia, picnic pavilion and a hiking site. If you are an adventure craver, take cheap flights to Houston and visit the park to enjoy mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking and canoeing.

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