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There are thousands of online dating sites on the Internet - and I've joined many of them myself - but I've had my best results with free online dating services where the only investment is my imagination.

There are many other advantages to free online dating sites too. For one thing, you can target your audience in single cities - or even in neighborhoods - and getting your ads online can be accomplished in less than 10 minutes!

Take Craigs List for example. This is a bulletin board service which allows free posts in hundreds of cities throughout the world. And because Craigs List has virtually no limit on the number of words in your ads, you can truly get creative and write up a storm - and literally dazzle your audience line by line.

That's exactly what I've done myself. I've been meeting women online for more than 15 years and I've placed hundreds of ads worldwide. But I always come back to the Bulletin Board ads for their convenience, flexibility, and almost immediate gratification.

Here are some observations - and online dating tips - when using free internet dating strategies like mine.

My Advice For Women

Ladies, there are thousands of "professionals" using free online dating services too. So you'll want to distinguish your ads from those with more commercial interests at heart. My advice to you is to include sufficient detail in your ads so the guys make no mistake about their knowing you're for real.

Some of the dead giveaways of a "professional" type ad is that they're generally rather short (five sentences for example) and they often sound too much like a "formula." For example:

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"I moved into this new neighborhood recently...been really bored. I want to meet some new guys. I am sick of flings. I am sick of getting my heart broken. My ex-boyfriend was a jerk and I just want to meet nice guy. I'm crossing my fingers that this new experience online will work out. I am loving person and just want to meet 'Mr. Right' if there is such a thing."

The first thing you'll notice about the ad above are the grammatical errors. This by itself isn't necessarily a red flag, but when you combine this with the lack of detail and originality - with no reference whatsoever to anything that would tie the author to this city - what starts to crystallize is the possibility that whomever submitted this ad isn't necessarily looking for a relationship!

So my first suggestion is to let go of the stereotypical five-sentence Online Personal Ad - and instead write more from the heart - including details which clearly communicate that you're a real person!

When writing ads to meet men, provide enough detail to show a man that you've got a variety of interests - but don't write in a demanding way, listing dozens of qualifications he must have before dropping you a line. That practice, which I've seen often enough, is a real turn-off to the guys. You don't want to give men the impression that you're conducting interviews for a job - unless you don't care if many of the higher caliber men simply click off your ad and search for a warmer climate down the page.

My Advice for Men

Hey guys, listen up! Everyone knows that men want sex - so what else is new? But there's no reason to broadcast this in your ads! Keep the language "poetic" if you catch my drift here. Women generally aren't as blunt as guys are, especially in writing or responding to ads. But this doesn't make women frigid. Talk in metaphors; use colorful imaginative language. Or better yet, make only a fleeting reference to sex in your ads - and do so in one sentence that you combine with something more emotional too.

Here's an example of what NOT to do:

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"so just thought i would see if there are any fun loving girls out there who are down to gettin to know a good clean drama free guy.... looking to meet up every now and than for a nice hot passionate session..."

This dude gets right to the point, doesn't he.

When it comes to online dating, don't let your hormones get the better of you guys! Women want loving just like we do, but generally they're not as blatant about it, that's all.

Instead, write about your interests outside of the bedroom. Charm your readers with your accomplishments... mention books you like to read... or include something funny. Women love it when a guy can make her laugh! So if you can be that guy, you'll score more points than the writer above, any day.

My Advice to Everyone

An imaginative, original ad is your fastest road to success with Online Dating. Some of my quirkiest ads have given me my best results (i.e., the greatest number of replies). Create a unique "persona" for yourself in each ad and you'll not only have your readers laughing, you'll get some really appreciate comments too. Isn't that what the syndicated comics do? And think about how many people are reading them - week after week!

About the author --

Jay Reiss, M.S.W. is a Professional Online Dating Coach and has worked with more than two thousand clients worldwide since 1981. He's the author of five books on marketing and has written more than five thousand advertisements - many of which have been used for Online Dating. He's a regular contributor to a variety of publications and has been published in Woman's Own, Let's Live, Cosmopolitan, The Los Angeles Times, and many others. Jay infuses his Online Dating Ads with creativity, humor, and solid, proven marketing principles. Jay is a Certified Life Coach, based in Santa Barbara California.

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Sound general quarters ordered Captain Rockwell Torrey played by John Wayne in Otto Premingers classic World War II movie In Harms Way. The movie depicts the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan.

Captain Torrey gave the order to sound general quarters when it was reported to him that a formation of airplanes was north of the island of Oahu in Hawaii and another formation of airplanes was off diamond head. Captain Torrey perceived such formations to be a possible threat. He emphasized that it was not a drill and that all men on board were to go to their battle stations. A call to general quarters is a signal to the crew on a navy war ship to prepare for battle.

Prepare for Spiritual Battle

When a call to general quarters sounds, all members of the ships crew, including off duty or sleeping crew members, must drop whatever they are doing and report immediately to their assigned stations and prepare for action. Security is increased in sensitive areas such as the bridge and engineering rooms. The main goal is to be prepared for whatever danger the ship and its crew may encounter. The purpose of this article is to show how we Christians must be vigilant in being prepared for our spiritual battle with our enemy Satan the devil.

Sound the Alarm

Just as the captain of a naval war ship gives an order to sound general quarters as an alarm when a possible battle is imminent, God gave instructions to Judah through the prophet Joel to sound an alarm before the day of the LORD. Christians are spiritual Jews (Romans 2:28-29) and we can learn from what is written in the prophets.

Joel 2:1

"1Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand" (KJV)

The priests had the duty to sound the trumpet (Numbers 10:8). The trumpet served as an alarm to the people to come together to seek God. It is the duty of Gods ministers and teachers to warn about the consequences of sin and to call for repentance. What does God instruct the people to do when they hear the alarm?

Joel 2:12-14

"12Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. 14Who knoweth if he will return and repent, and leave a blessing behind him; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God?" (KJV)

God will relent from inflicting punishment if we repent and turn to God with all our hearts. The fasting, weeping, and mourning indicate the depth of sorrow for sin. If we turn to God and resist Satan, he will flee from us as shown in James 4:7-8

James 4:7-8

"7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." (KJV)

Sneak Attacks from Satan

Our enemy, Satan the devil goes about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour (I Peter 5:8). Satan plans sneak attacks on us individually and collectively when we least expect it just as the Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the day that President Franklin Roosevelt said would live in infamy. If we resist Satan by drawing near to God, Satan will flee from us as shown above in James 4:7.

However, he will look for a time when we are weak to return and tempt us again just as he came back to tempt Christ again after he had defeated Satan with the word of God (Luke 4:13). Therefore, we always have to be watchful so that our enemy does not sneak up on us.

Conclusion

Just as the call to general quarters as depicted in the movie In Harms Way was not a drill, neither is this life. We are engaged in a real battle with our enemy Satan the devil. We must resist him. We must carry out the mission that Jesus Christ the captain of our salvation has given us.

If we have been sleeping or if we have taken ourselves off duty, it is time to hear the call to general quarters, wake up spiritually, and report to our assignment. Every Christian must fight the temptations of Satan the Devil. We should report to our battle stations and be ready always to defeat Satan. We should seek God's help in fighting our spiritual battles. If we seek God through repentance and prayer, he will give us the spiritual strength we need to defeat Satan. That is good news.

To learn more about the importance of prayer in defeating Satan the devil, please see the article The Privilege and Power of Prayer," which was published in the January/February 2006 issue of the Good News magazine.

Alan D. Campbell lives in Brandon, Florida. For more good news, please request your free subscription to the Good News magazine.

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We all have access to a free, bright and renewable source of light - the sun. Agreat way to utilize it after dark is with solar lights. Solar lights have come a long way in the last few years and offer a wide array of styles, shapes and materials. They are powered by rechargeable batteries and can light up an area for the entire night. The lights are powered by light emitting diodes (LEDS) which rival hard-wired lights. They are very durable and can last for up to 1,000 hours.

Solar light have several advantage over hard-wired lights some of which

Require no wiring

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Rechargeable Ni-Cd AA battery which are included

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LEDs can last up to 100,000 hours

Batteries are rechargeable and should last for approximately 2 years before replacing

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There may be even more advantage to solar lighting based on your application. They do offer a real alternative to hard-wired lighting and are real versatile.They allow you the option to spending time outdoors after dark and allow you to light up any areas you may want. href="http://www.solarlightspro.net" rel="nofollow">Solar lighting is a very versatile way to light up your yard.

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Jerome Sturgeleski started a website in May of 2005 when he decided to share his passion for enjoying his yard after hours. He thought that if his newly renovated landscaping project could be lighted after dark it would be enjoyable even in evening hours. He started small and is now offering many different types of solar lighting that would fit in in any number of applications.

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Many business people get stuck in the networking situation of being cornered by people who talk and talk and talk about themselves. Those people also take a hard sell approach, working diligently to convince you to buy from them even if what they are selling is nothing you want or need. It would seem that there is no way out of the situation. You are doomed to being bored until this person moves on to their next victim.

A good friend is an accomplished networker, knowing that really its all about the person he meets. Realizing that his job is to find out as much as he can about new acquaintances, David uses a uniform set of questions to gain important information. He says, Using this method makes networking very easy because I dont have to do much talking, but instead ask a few questions and then listen and take notes. What I hadnt considered was that I could use this formula to actually stop the boring people in their tracks. Even though Im asking them to talk about themselvessomething they do very well, I am controlling what they talk about with the types of questions I ask.

He continues, Recently, I found myself in one of those situations where I was cornered not by one person but by two. I was being tag-teamed.. I could have just sat there and gritted my teeth, but I began directing the conversation by asking questions about the two offenders. One great question I use is, What sort of goals do you have for your company or your career in the next year or so? Before long, they forgot that they were trying to sell me something and instead relaxed and began asking questions back to me. I had neutralized their attack! Im sure they have no idea what happened that day, but I do. Actually, I found both to be very interesting people; people who probably had been given some very bad sales training.

This young businessman is teaching us a several lessons. We all know that the hard sell approach doesnt work when someone is using it on us. We must be sure to never use it on someone else. The second enlightenment is that by asking well chosen questions about the bore will re-direct the conversation, giving you some control, where previously you felt you had none. It makes networking a lot more fun.

Debby Peters is the owner and Director of Training of The Certified Networker Program of Ohio, Ltd., (http://www.cnpofohio.com) a 24 hour referral based training that is evolving a community of profitable referral partners. She is also posts to the blog http://www.cnpofohio.blogspot.com

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The woman you love deserves the very best. After all, you want to show her your love and your commitment to it. There is no better way to do this that buying the perfect engagement ring for her. She will know how you truly feel once she sees her perfect ring, encrusted with princess cut diamonds, out of all those diamond wedding rings to choose from.

There are so many princess cut diamond engagement rings to choose from. Just deciding where to best start is a difficult choice for any diamond jewelry. Diamond wedding rings are a symbol of love and commitment.

Some men prefer to surprise their loved one with diamond jewelry just as they pop the question during that momentous proposal. Others couples like to visit diamond jewelers for their princess cut diamond engagement rings together. Whatever your scenario may be case, you better put a lot of thought and effort into finding the perfect engagement ring.

The certified diamonds of princess cut diamond engagement rings are cut with a singular purpose and that is the way the diamond lets light into it. You'll find that diamonds must be cut a certain way in order for the most light to pass through it. How else do you expect it to sparkle and shine?

Try to learn about the rating system for certified diamonds. The princess cut diamonds of an engagement ring should be considered before anything else. There are four areas to look for in a good diamond. These are the cut, clarity, color and carat of the diamonds.

If quality is your number one consideration, which it better be, never go below a certain rating point, or else suffer from buyer's remorse with a cloudy diamond.

When considering an engagement ring, choose one with a colorless diamond. Don't forget about matching the diamond cut styling, either, to the wedding band which is also a huge issue.

When the cut of princess cut diamond engagement ring is considered, it indicates the number of angles in the diamond including its proportions. The cut gives gleam to it. The shine of the diamond is dependent on how many cuts are in it and also, more cuts, the more costly it becomes. A diamond jeweler can help you with any questions about the cut.

No matter which of the diamond wedding rings you choose, your engagement ring will always be the ultimate symbol of your love and commitment, along with being the beginning of your relationship moving to the next level.

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It was in 1848, that James W. Marshall first found traces of gold in the water of the American River while building a sawmill for Captain John Sutter. He bit the metal and tested it in many ways and confirmed that it was indeed gold. He tried to keep it a secret, but word spread quickly, triggering the California Gold Rush of 1849.

It is hard to believe, but gold is a very rare substance consisting of only five ten-millionths of the Earths outer layer. Gold is a metal, a good conductor of heat and electricity, and is solid at room temperature. It is a malleable and ductile element, making it very useful for use in jewelry and electronics. As gold is soft, it is also used for filling cavities in teeth and as gold teeth. It is beaten into sheets less than one-tenth of a millimeter thick for use in lettering on honor rolls in school or for putting gold in picture frames and ornaments. Comparing its weight with water, it is over nineteen times heavier than water and twice as heavy as lead. Gold is a metal that doesnt tarnish or corrode and is found in nature as pure gold; there is no need for smelting or refining gold from its ore for its usage.

As gold is very reflective, it is used to protect spacecraft and satellites from solar radiation and in industrial and medical lasers for focusing light energy. The purity of gold is measured using the term carat, which is based on a total of twenty-four parts. Pure gold is known as twenty-four-carat gold, while eighteen-carat gold has eighteen parts gold, and the other six parts are of another metal like silver and copper.

Gold is bought and sold practically every day in the world in the form of gold bars, gold coins, and gold jewelry. The gold price is fluctuates greatly and changes according to the demands of the buyers. The gold price is always listed with different prices on the newspaper, as different markets of the world have different prices.

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The traffic light turned yellow and my dad eased off the accelerator to let the big blue Oldsmobile super 88 coast to a smooth stop. It was a glorious Sunday morning in the fall of 1957; I was ten years old and thought he knew everything anyone could know. A transplant, from the rural south, he was drawn to Detroit after hearing Henry Ford was paying all workers equal pay for equal work. Mr. Ford kept his word and precipitated one of the largest migrations of population in U.S history. The descendant children of the nation's former slaves relocated to Detroit and other big cities of the northern United States to work in the auto industry.

Our nation freed its slaves in 1863 but without money, education or training most were forced to return to their former owners as sharecroppers. The sharecroppers were required to work the land and exist on whatever meager compensation the former slave owners wished to give. They lived on the land in impoverished conditions and because they had been sold like cattle, for hundreds of years, a great number did not know where or who their parents, brothers and sisters were. Children had been routinely sold away from their parents and most, old enough to work when freedom came, had no survival skills. Those, young and old, who would not return to their former slave owners, pillaged the land and stole to eat and feed the very young.

By the time my dad was born, in 1902, some family ties had been reestablished but the identity of blood relatives prior to 1863 was lost forever. Some black historians and educators have been able to locate bills of sale and other artifacts that sufficiently described slaves for their blood relatives to be identified today. But for most slave descendants, these blood relationships can only be discovered through DNA testing.

Dad was a sharecropper on the land of the family who had owned his father when news of Henry Ford's promise came to him; he made the decision to come to Detroit. The first place my parents lived in Michigan was a little four room house on Beaubien Street. Dad worked hard and was very proud to be a citizen of Detroit. On our Sunday morning drives, to church, he would always point out the Ford plant at Piquette and Woodward saying the first model T came off the assembly line there and that Detroit had the first traffic light in the nation. Dad loved Boston Coolers, made with vanilla ice cream and ginger ale. He claimed the drink was named after Detroit's Boston Boulevard, not the city in Massachusetts.

The city of Detroit has a rich history and should be proud of the way it helped change the living standards, hopes and aspirations for education, of a disenfranchised people.

Over the past 40 years the city has fallen on tough economic times as a result of a shift of its tax base to the suburbs, corporate reduction in its manufacturing base and competition with a global economy. However, the economic pain is intensified by the city's lack of effective leadership. The city's mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick is facing trial for lying under oath in a whistle blowers law suit. He is implicated in numerous scandals involving bid rigging, police misconduct, perjury, adultery and the suspicious murders of not one, but two strippers. The only thing he has not been accused of, yet, is betraying Christ. Judas still holds that distinction.

Detroit's City Council President Pro-Tem Monica Conyers had to be physically restrained at a city pension board meeting after she threatened to get a gun and shoot an aide to Mayor Kilpatrick. According to published reports, in the Detroit News and Free Press, Mrs. Conyers has been questioned by police in the past. Most notably, she started a bar fight by punching another woman in the eye and she pulled a gun and threatened to shoot her 10 year old son. She has had many vocal outbursts in open council meetings, once calling council President Kenneth Cockrel, Jr. "Shrek" after saying he was disrespectful to her. Also, in a recent development an aide to Cockrel resigned after being caught on tape, by the F.B.I, accepting a bribe.

Based on the behavior of these public officials and the level of paralysis in Detroit city government one must conclude effective leadership is absent in the city's halls of government. How do we know they are not effective leaders? We know they are not effective leaders because effective leaders are always moving on a positive path. Effective leaders are good listeners who seek to understand then to be understood. They tell the truth and keep their promises. They speak plainly and instinctively simplify big ideas. They understand and are able to articulate the feelings of their audience and begin many of their sentences with the pronoun "We".

True leaders are specific in their statements, even using stories and anecdotes to explain more clearly what they are communicating. Real leaders are aware of not only the tone of their verbal communication but of non-verbal communication like gestures, posture, facial expressions, energy, tone of voice, and a thousand other tiny, unspoken elements which actually carry the true and specific meaning of any communication. (Michael Landrum, toastmasters.org)

Effective leadership is able to communicate complex ideas that listeners can follow. True leaders have a knack for sharing the form of their thoughts as well as the content. They don't demand, as Monica Conyers did, but command respect. They always speak in strong, crisp, clear tones that vary in texture, color and range. The concerns and interests of the audience are always foremost in their minds. Great leadership is hopeful and seeks the higher self in all of us. Effective leaders have a courageous, positive, optimistic view but are humble; realizing that having an opinion is not much of an accomplishment. (Michael Landrum, toastmasters.org)

Effective leadership;

*Gives more than it expects others to give.
*Combines optimism and perseverance.
*Sees everyone as a diamond in the rough.
*Expresses appreciation; accepts responsibility.
*Keeps its ego in check.
*Shows respect for others.
*Treats team members as family.
*Is a source of inspiration.
*Stresses cooperation, not competition.
*Maintains a sense of humor. (Victor Parachin, cox.net)

The casual observer must conclude that most of our current national and local leadership closely resembles Detroit's. Why? Because most appear to use political capital to punish those who oppose them and reward yes men. They make critical decisions that are based on private agendas and not the interest of the American people or their local constituency. Americans obviously believe the behavior is American politics and representative of our traditional leadership. We accept the behavior by returning most of the pretend leaders and scoundrels to office. In reality the opposite is true; these individuals are not and have never been true leaders, because they fail to demonstrate the character or qualities of leadership.

The legal, political, social and economic quagmire in Washington and Detroit are good examples of what happens when real leadership is not at the helm of government. It is a sure recipe for disaster. Individuals who lack leadership and are elected to high office will always undermine cooperation and harmony while presiding over the hellish environment they create. They will always seek to destroy descent.

In today's world, great leaders are recognized by the positive effects they have on people. They promote teamwork, encourage excellence, foster growth and even offer criticism in a productive way. As American citizens we have a duty to ourselves and our children, to elect public officials that demonstrate the character and qualities of leadership discussed here.

Calvin Johnson is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser with 27 years of appraisal and mortgage lending experience. He is currently Chief Appraiser and President of Home Pro, Inc. Northville, Michigan. Mr. Johnson is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of American Intercontinental University's renowned, School of Business Hoffman Estates, Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Calvin is the managing partner of http://patsbuys.com a business opportunity web site and in the early 1990's created the model and application parameters for, the Virtual Appraiser, an Internet based valuation application

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Wedding anniversaries are getting less common with the divorce rate increasing dramatically. In order to plan the perfect wedding and anniversary celebration, preparing in advance is well recommended.

When planning a wedding or wedding anniversary celebration, the costs can be overwhelming. One has to know that the prices tend to go up when caterers hear it is for a wedding or wedding anniversary celebration. People can get a better deal and play along by telling the caterer it is for a celebration. After all, if caterers are rising their fees simply because it is for a wedding or a wedding anniversary celebration, wouldnt it make sense to play along and get a better price?

Wedding anniversaries are unique and should be celebrated as so. Some couples might want to celebrate by being alone and enjoying and celebrating their love for one another while others may want to make it a big family and friend gathering. People who are planning a wedding anniversary celebration should know in advance what the jubilees want and plan accordingly. In doubt, it is always easier to ask the couple celebrating their wedding anniversary what kind of party they would most enjoy.

It is often easier to celebrate in a nearby restaurant than at a family members house. It can easily get overwhelming to have 20 to 50 people in your house at once. Most restaurants are equipped to welcome such a group and the celebration can then be all about having fun and celebrating the wedding couple.

Anniversary wedding gifts should be focused on making the couple happy. Often, simple and personalized gifts are well appreciated such as memory videos or recordings. The main emphasize should be on the celebrating couple and their love towards one and other. After the evening is over, most couple celebrating their wedding anniversary will remember the laughter and love that was offered to them by their friends and family.

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Writers and newscasters need to beware of trying too hard to be politically correct. The first and last stops on the politically-correct diamonds' train line are stations called "Censorship" and "Manipulation."

Have you ever wondered if the monies from non-conflict diamonds ever buy weapons to kill innocent people? Are the people who buy, sell, traffic, and wear blood-less diamonds immune to violence or the financing of violent upheavals?

We are treated to well-financed and hopefully well-intentioned campaigns, cautioning us to ensure that only diamonds with a specific seal are guilt-free. I am not trying to belittle the well-intentioned process, but something is missing here. Let us look at the regulators and how they issue their certification.

The Kimberly Process Certification Scheme, or KPCS for short, originated from a meeting of Southern African diamond producing states in Kimberley, Northern Cape in May 2000. Three years later an official certification process took place. From its official commencement date in 2003, in order for a country to be a participant, it must ensure that any diamond originating from the country does not finance an entity seeking to overthrow a UN-recognized government, or a rebel group. KPCS also mandates that every diamond export be accompanied by a Kimberley Process certificate proving that no diamond is imported from, or exported to, a non-member of the scheme. In the corporate world, that is called "restraint of trade." When Uncle Gates tried something similar, other computer programme sellers filed suit and won.

So if a poor farmer finds a diamond and tries to exercise his legal rights under fair trade laws, in the diamond industry, unless he sells it to the governing organization or member, the world is warned that he will commit diamond treason.

When I checked the data at the U.N, I saw brochures with the continent of Africa with messages and drawings implying that persons other than their authorized sellers who tried to sell rough diamonds, could and most likely would use the monies to finance revolutions.

As a reporter news-hound, when I computed the cost of printing the brochures and the cost of the advertisement campaign, I decided to do some investigative digging. It is my duty to dig. First of all, poor farmers work an average of 16 hours per day, risking their lives in some cases, trying to find one piece of rock big enough to feed their families. They do so in an environment where such entrepreneurial acts are prohibited or controlled mostly. Secondly, the odds are not in their favour; thirdly, the last time I checked the price of an automatic attack rifle, it would take a village of approximately10,000 people working approximately 20 hours per day for at least 10 years to find enough diamonds to purchase 100 semi-automatic rifles.

A very troubling and recurring unanswered question caused me to pursue the truth. I found wonderful research by fellow journalists, documenting their results that germs, as opposed to people, were responsible for, and will continue to cause the rape of Africa. Others posit that the discovery of steel caused the nation to slice downwards, and others still, believe and teach that guns (by themselves)did the damage.

I have no way of challenging their hypotheses, nor would I. However, I have found over 50 prophecies in the Hebrew Torah about a branch of Abraham's seed predestined to be shipped by sea and enslaved for 400 year-periods. The people and resources would be plundered repeatedly. However the texts did not say how that would happen. The Torah only gave the duration of the rape and plunder. It would continue to happen "Unless they returned to the provisions of The Covenant of Abraham."

Finding the scriptural prophecies were not sufficient for me, I needed to understand the type of human spirit that would enslave a people and brazenly take their resources, devalue their currencies, and then warn people not to buy their goods unless the seed of the people who did the aforementioned approved the sale. What is more alarming is that the world body politic accepts that without challenge. Something very deep and sinister has to be functioning beneath the surface of such warnings. Had I not done my own research and found the fulfillment of prophecies concerning such, I would have believed any writer who posited that aliens kidnapped some people and took over their minds.

According to published and accepted theories, guns, germs and steel decided on their own accord to target Africans; since then, the killing and milking of their resources have become habitual. As a fellow writer, even though I had a hard time swallowing that, I respect my colleagues' theses. However, none of those works answered my basic question: What could possess specific nations and their seed to pursue Africans, their lands, peoples, and their resources relentlessly for 400-year periods?

Sequential coding of letters of male heirs of Abraham revealed interesting prophetic pronouncements. Those from a specific point A to a reference point G matched known and documented history. Those from specific reference points M to point Z matched recorded history. However, whereas many historic records were lost from library burnings, theft and destruction of parchments, sequential decoding of male seed heirs allowed missing pieces to be replaced. Those codes are deciphered and revealed in "The Golden Fleece Found!."

Without the Torah explanations, the one-sidedness practiced by countries trading or working with Africa cannot or does not make sense. Where is the clause from the governments that are signatories to the same process promising not to commit genocide? Where are the clauses from the participating members pledging that if they use funds received from the honourable diamond trade to deprive medical supplies to their poor folks, or medicinal supplies to those in need, that Interpol has the right to confiscate the property and the funds?

I searched and searched in vain. One day, I accidentally stumbled upon Psalm 44:12, and wondered what and who God was speaking about: which people would be sold and not receive a dime for the transaction.

I sat in a lecture once where a student asked the guest lecturer, "What were God-fearing people during the Holocaust?" When the professor responded with similar questions "Where were God-fearing people when we invaded Iraq without evidence?" and "Where were God-fearing people when Indians were slaughtered for their lands; Incas slaughtered for their gold? While each question produced louder silence, the last one emptied the room: "Why is it that you students only have that passion when you are in college, but as soon as you join the corporate world your zeal disappears?" The professor continued: "I can play back tapes of lectures going back 10 years and in every instance there is someone just like you asking the same questions. I will do with you the same thing I have done to classes before. I will ask you to call me in two years time, if we are both around to see what you have done about the things you raise here. None has ever called."

I knew fame early. I do not have to barter my soul or my integrity to achieve anything. Thank heaven my reputation is more important than having a marketable perception. By creating a trans-continental radio audience, by adding my name to issues people are afraid to touch, all I want to do is to remind people that crime--gift wrapped or laid bare is the same. Stop believing that some are more bearable than others. Corporations reward rebel executives with huge bonuses while the staff that inhabit the "pleb" bleachers get laid off. If, the intent is to monopolize the diamond industry, to control the prices, and if that means destroying the reputation of some nations in the process, how would anyone know? Isn't it better to believe the packaged and well merchandised theory that the monies from either the purchase or sale of certified diamonds will never shed blood or finance conflict? After all, we believed that guns--by themselves, germs--by themselves, and steel--by themselves might have killed millions.

I would have been so happy if the people who produce those movies pressing to convince us that hungry farmers are evil people trying to finance revolutions, if they would include just a little footage showing us the conditions that diamond miners work under and also to disclose what the workers receive for a day's pay in local currency. When that is finished, convert the local currency to U.S or Euro. Sad to say, many miners would be happy to receive as much as U.S$1.00 per day. Mike Bruno's articles hint that greed and manipulation sing in the diamond trade choir: www.blacktable.com/bruno031030.htm.

On July 28th 2007, a headline article trumpeted news media worldwide that 11000 miners in South Africa voted to launch an unlimited strike the day before a powerful diamond company scheduled its bi-annual sales report. Members of the National Union of Mineworkers scheduled strike action after they refused their salary demands. I remember the story well, because I produced the news that day and carried the story as headline news for Observer Radio. Fifteen minutes ago, I tried to reference the article; only the headline segment remains on the web.

Where is the conflict: with the diamonds, with the conscience of the diamond sellers, or with the buyers?

Janine Roberts has followed the seedy side of the diamond business and has exposed the oftentimes disgusting lengths it goes to maintain control over the Diamond's trade. Many of her findings are in her most recent book, Glitter & Greed: The Secret World of the Diamond Cartel.

Here is something for preachers to ponder: the most ignored sermon is Matthew 25:40 "Whatever you do to the least of these you do unto me." That scripture underpins Malachi 3:10. However Malachi 3:10 is the most quoted in churches today. Here is some irony: if many Africans according to prophecies are Abraham's seed, and if God has an everlasting covenant with them, then innocent babies who die because of starvation and greed must reap certain post-earth rewards. Just wondering: what happens to people who continue to cause their hunger, suffering, injustice and premature death?

Suggested readings: "The Golden Fleece Found by Basil C. Hill--http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Fleece-Found-Basil-Hill/dp/1412043190 and Glitter & Greed: The Secret World of the Diamond Cartel by Janine Roberts.

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I had heard so much about Tim Godfrey and his Profit Praxis. This new product is quickly rising to the top page rankings at clickbank. Fortunately, I was able to secure a copy of the material and to watch all of his videos. Is Profit Praxis worth the $47, or is this another one of those "over-promised and under-delivered" products that is a complete waist of your time and money? First, let me give you my thoughts after reviewing the material, and I'll start off by showing you what the package comes with. Because you get so much material I'll try to break it down for you.

First, you get a number of top quality ebooks. The most important one is his Profit Praxis Blueprint. Here, he shows you his unique strategies that makes him over $1,000 per day on clickbank. He covers everything and discloses all of his secrets to you. At the core of Tim's message is affiliate marketing with clickbank products. His method is to set up a number of "review" websites where you analyze various products and then give your #1 recommendation. A visitor to your site will click on various clickbank products to check them out. If a person leaves the product page without buying, you have a "exit popup" capture their email address with your bonus offer. How are you able to put up a "exit popup" on someone else's page? For obvious reasons, I cannot tell you that. The other ebooks you get cover a wide range of topics:

• The Profit Praxis Bible - which is a collection of marketing tactics and triggers for salescopy.
• CPA Profits - how to make money with Cost Per Action
• The Free Traffic Ebook - using traffic exchanges for free traffic
• Google Adwords Sneak Attack Report
• Yahoo Answers Traffic
• Social Bookmarking Traffic

Second, as a bonus you get three audios from mega affiliates Mark Joyner, Joe Vitale, and Ted Nicholas. I have not listened to these audios, but given their larger than life stature in the internet marketing industry, they will no doubt be very good.

Third, Tim Godfrey presents to you a number of video tutorials. He starts off with giving you two google adwords video training session. The first one is on how to lower your costs per click to as low as 5 cents. The second video is on how to reduce your adwords costs by 300% while remaining at the #1 position - a very sneaky trick indeed. Because Tim is into large volume, he uses Speed PPC to manage and implement his adwords marketing.

As well, you get video training on:

• Setting up Dynamic Landing Pages
• How to set up your Autoresponder
• 3 videos on Article Marketing
• A Quick Affiliate Trick - Make $300 from $40
• Creating and Flipping Digital Products
• A Secret Web 2.0 Tool That Dominates Google Rankings

Fourth, one thing about doing a Profit Praxis Review that is so enjoyable to me is when I look at the tools and resources that are included. Not only does Profit Praxis give you information, but he also delivers on template website and review sites to implement his strategies. Tim Godfey gives to you the source code files, images, and the video tutorials on how to edit them with your website building software and then upload them to your server.

Here are the templates you get, with video tutorials on each one:

• Acne Niche Website with Bonus and Articles
• Weight Loss Website with Bonus and Articles
• Golf Instruction Squeeze Page with Autoresponder messages
• Online Gambling 10 Page Website with Autoresponder messages
• Profit Praxis Squeeze Page with Autoresponder messages
• Spanish Course Squeeze Page with Autoresponder messages
• Private Labels Rights Website With 4 PFL Products
• Money Making Website with PLF eBook to Edit and Enhance

What I like about it is that you not only get information, but also the websites, source codes, image files, articles, autoresponder message, and so on. From my experience, Profit Praxis is well worth the money if you want to learn how to sell info products. In fact, it would be hard pressed to find a better package for under $500. I can't believe it's only $47.

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Mountain climbing is a very popular sport. It is very exciting, adventurous and fun, provided you do it the right way. Mountaineering depends on your route, your partner and your level of expertise. Mountain climbing can also be very risky, as much depends on the weather, the mountain, and other conditions.

Being equipped with the right kind of gear is very important for mountain climbing. These days, there is very good equipment for climbing available. The gear is being made to be very durable, strong and light weight.

The main equipment used for mountain climbing includes: shoes/mountaineering boots, gloves, harnesses, ropes, racks, belay devices, locking carabiners, helmets, axes, headlamp, belay devices (sticht plate, ATC, Gri-Gri, Figure Eight), Descenders (figure eight, rescue eight, ATC), Ascenders, protection devices (nuts, hexcenters, spring loaded camming devices), sewn runners, climbing harnesses, climbing screws, pulleys, trekking pole, mountaineering shaft, pitons, haul bag, bouldering mat, holds, books/maps, special pants, and even underwear for rough weather. Other personal items may include: food and water, sunglasses, first aid kit, sun block, extra clothing, camera, tent, cookware, camp stove, sleeping bag/pad, a knife, approach shoes, chalk and chalk bag. Special training equipment for climbing includes: grip savers, fingerboards, campus boards and more.

Climbing gear has to be carefully carried, since it has to stay with you until you reach the top. You can clip some things to your harness, thus keeping the upper part of the body relatively lightweight. However, you may not be able to carry too many things like this, and there is also the chance of losing some of the things on the way. Most climbers use special backpacks that are designed to hold most of the essential things.

There are many providers of mountain climbing equipment. Some of the most popular brands are: Black Diamond, Volcom, Nixon, Oakley, Smith, Spy, The North Face, Nikita, Eagle Creek, Dakine, Mountain Hardwear and others. Climbing equipment has to be certified by the International Federation of Mountaineering Associations (UIAA) and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Mountain climbing equipment can also be purchased online.

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Owning jewelry is one of the most interesting investments a person can have. There are so many different types and styles to choose from that just about anyone can appreciate the value of having fine jewelry. But, with owning jewelry comes a lot more than just having a few pretty pieces. You must know how to take care of them and protect them. We have a few ideas on how to do this, here. We also have a few hints about taking care when purchasing jewelry as well.

*When you own jewelry, it is important to properly care for it. This means that you should take the time to learn how to clean it. The bacteria and oils from your skin can harm the delicate, precious metals. If a piece is not taken care of properly, it may break or become dull and boring.

*It is important to have your jewelry properly taken care of if something does happen to it. For example, if it does break or gets damaged in another way, take it to a dealer or a certified repair technician for proper care.

*If you have highly valuable pieces, it is also important to realize their value and to insure it. If something were to happen to it, it would be beneficial to have an insurance back up.

As for choosing pieces of jewelry, it is important for all investors to look for quality pieces. But, if you do not know which characteristics you should look for, then you need to do a little research. The precious metals involved are only the first step in what you should learn. The value of the precious metals is dependant on the type of metal, the quality of the metal, and the amount in which they are used.

The second most important element in the cost of jewelry is the actual stone. Precious gems are rare and their rarity is what makes them expensive. Not only that, but the larger the gem, the more rare it is. To understand what makes a valuable gem, you will need to know what the clarity, cut, and karat of the gem is. These are descriptions of the actual stone.

Owning jewelry is a great investment. Through the course of time, its value is surely to rise. If it is properly taken care of, it will provide a lifelong beauty that is simply unsurpassed. Jewelry is a simple, yet wise investment when properly purchased and maintained.

Donahue Elway
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I think just about everyone has experienced the pain of a sprained ankle at sometime in their lives, most of us more than once. Most people that are active or athletic will experience the pain of a sprained ankle at some point. When I was a medic with a rifle company in the Army National Guard it was a common injury. When I played football or basketball or even baseball in high school I suffered a few sprain ankles also.

So what exactly is a sprained ankle? According to the Micromedex files at the hospital where I work a sprained ankle is when the ligaments in the ankle are stretched or torn. I had thought that torn ligaments was a separate and more severe injury than a sprain. As a medic with the Army National Guard and as a corpsman in the Navy, as well as a Personal trainer I would still feel that a torn ligament was different and more severe than a sprain. That is however what the Micromedex says.

I do agree though that the cause of the sprained ankle or torn ligaments can and often is the exact same. That is they are both usually caused when there is a sudden injury to your ankle. On the baseball diamond it could come sliding into base or having your foot turn as you step on base. Just walking down the street you could slip in a hole and twist the ankle. A football player could have his legs taken out from under him by a tackler and twist the ankle or the knee. Any type of trauma that twists or causes the ankle to bend in an unusual way can cause a sprain.

If you do have an ankle injury you may need X-Rays do make sure you do not have broken bones. If there are no broken bones the ankle should heal in about 4-6 weeks. Depending on the severity of the sprain you may have weakness for 6 to 18 months, though I have had sprains many times and with proper treatment and therapy even 6 months sounds like a long period unless the ligaments are indeed torn.

You will likely experience considerable pain with an ankle sprain, but most caregivers will suggest using Tylenol or another NSAID to relieve the pain. The Acronym RICE is usually how a sprain is treated.

Rice stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

Rest the affected ankle for at least 24 hours if possible
Ice down the area to help reduce Swelling it is common practice to ice down the area for 15 to 20 minutes each hour for the first 48 hours. Use a bag of ice and place a towel between the ice and the skin.

After 48 hours you may want to use heat such as warm wet towels in place of the ice.

Depending on the severity of the sprain the caregiver may give you an elastic bandage or a splint or both to place on the ankle. Follow the direction given as this may aid in a quicker recovery.

You should also elevate the affected ankle above your heart whenever possible. This will help reduce the swelling

By doing these things and following the RICE protocol you will aid in the healing of your sprain and therefore heal more quickly.

Some people believe strongly in the use of supplements and herbs so below is a short list of a few supplements that have been used in the treatment of ankle sprains.

Herbs such as Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) have been used for many years, but it has not had any double blind studies done on it for effectiveness in ankle sprains.

Capsaicin Cream (Capsicum frutescens) can be applied to the ankle injury to help deaden the pain. This is actually made from Cayenne Pepper and is said to be irritating for the first few applications then the irritation stops. If you use this be sure to wash your hands thoroughly to keep any of the substance out of your eyes.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is another herb that has been used for many years but has never had any scientific studies done for effectiveness.

Willow (Salix alba) an herb that has been used for many years for ankle sprains but has not been studied in a controlled environment for effectiveness.

Supplements such as DMSO, D-Phenylalanine, Glucosamine sulfate, Niacinamide, Vitamin A and Vitamin C have also been used in the treatment of ankle sprains.

Acupuncture and acupressure as well as massage and physical therapy have all been used in the treatment of ankle sprains.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this article should be construed in any way as medical advice. If you have an injury or illness you should see a healthcare provider.

Jerry Goodwin has been certified as a Medical Technologist since 1977. He is also certified as a Personal Trainer, Cardiovascular Trainer and Medical exer-therapist. He is a Veteran of the US Navy having served during the Viet Nam era. Jerry also served in the Army National Guard in Ohio, Texas, Kansas and Georgia as a field medic with Infantry, Armored Cavalry, Artillery and Mechanized Infantry Units. He has earned several medals including the Army Commendation Medal. Jerry is the editor of Body Mind and Goals Ezine and the owner of BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition at http://www.bmgfitness.com

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The news arrived yesterday that by 2010 the internet is going to slow down in speed because of the sheer volume of use was very interesting to me. The dire prediction by some analysts state the increase in video-intensive services could slow broadband down to the old days of dial-up.

I believe with the technology we have at our fingertips, this problem will undoubtedly be solved by someone. The cable companies and phone companies will have to invest billions of dollars to keep up with the demand and avoid the slowdown. The increase in transmission of music, videos and photos will contribute to the massive traffic. Apparently, the estimate monthly for one video service today is 27 petabytes which is 27 million gigabytes a month. That is the first time I have heard of a petabyte.The ebooks were not mentioned in the predictions. Ebooks download is a relatively small part of the book market today. The increased availability of ebooks is something I have written about before in other articles. As eBook downloading becomes more popular, this will certainly contribute to the increase web traffic that is being predicted.

The eBook reader is a relatively unpopular device compared to the storage devices available for music downloads. A problem with buying ebooks in volume is where you store them and how can you access them conveniently.

So one of the big companies announced yesterday that a new eBook named the Kindle is now available. You now don't need a PC to download ebooks anymore. You can buy and download and store as many as 200 books in addition to magazines on this portable wireless device. You can also download blogs and even newspapers. The ebook reader Kindle will make the internet busier.

As Christmas approaches, this is a great addition for people who love to read. Check it out. I am a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who has been in practice for 30 years. You are welcome to visit my website. If you have any problems finding what you are looking for, please use my Site Search.

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The problem with all 5 mega pixel camera phones is their heavy price tag which means that everyone cannot afford to have a 5 mega pixel camera-phone. Such phones were reserved for those that had lots of extra cash to spend. But finally LG has heard all of our prayers and has finally launched a 5 mega pixel phone that is within all of our reach. The LG KC550 is a wonderful phone having an excellent camera.

Design:

One thing is for sure, when LG manufactures a phone they make sure that the phone is as stylish as possible and the KC550 is no exception, the phone is wonderful to look at. It consists of a huge 2.4 inch screen having a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Such a large screen is necessary for such a phone. It adds to the viewing pleasure. Below the phone there are normal navigation and call keys instead of touch navigation keys. It is good that LG Cell Phones decided to add normal navigation keys, as the touch navigation keys that were used in LG Chocolate were problematic and would perform actions by themselves such as making calls and deleting contacts when in the pocket.

On the left side of the phone there exists a port for the USB cable and the head phones, while on the right side there is a dedicated camera key, the volume rocker keys and the memory card slot which supports MicroSD cards up to 4 GB.

Camera:

The KC550 comes with a 5 mega pixel camera and is the main attraction of the phone. The camera comes with a Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens and has advanced features such as auto focus, image stabilizer and a lot more. The pictures taken with the camera are of excellent quality. The KC550 records video at a resolution of 720 x 480 pixels and at a frame rate of 30 frames per second, which is really impressive for a phone and the recorded videos are worth watching.

Features:

LG Cell Phones have added an excellent feature in this phone, the accelerometer. The accelerometer can be used to flip the screen orientation from portrait to landscape modes as you rotate the handset, and it can also be used for playing games. The dimensions of the phone are 96.9 x 51.4 x 14.9 mm and weighs only 110 grams. In terms of connectivity it supports class 12 EDGE and GPRS, Bluetooth with A2DP and a USB 2,0 port. The only thing missing is 3G.

LG Cell Phones are all about style and functionality. A detailed review always helps you in choosing your next phone. So check out my website for detailed reviews on all LG Cell Phones

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A drink in one hand and a stack of business cards in the other. Yippee, youre on your way to networking success.

Is that really all it takes? If you listen to some of the so-called experts, yes. They think handing out your business card to everyone you meet is your most important networking tool. What a shame. And pity the poor fools who believe that.

Networking isnt a numbers game a contest to see who gives away the biggest stack of cards. Networking in its purest form is a system for sharing information among individuals having a common interest. The key components are sharing and common interest. Everyone involved is interested in a similar outcome generating new prospects.

Networking success wont happen for you unless you have a give-and-take attitude. You have a responsibility to talk with the people you meet and make yourself available to them, just as much as you have personally to gather information from them. Certainly you can hope each is a prospect but treat them like a person, with courtesy and respect.

Follow these simple steps and the networking process will be an effective strategy for you.

1. Know Your Value

This is critical for any marketing activity, especially for networking. You have about 8-10 seconds to make an impression. You must, without hesitation, know how you add value and be able to clearly communicate it. No one will care what you do if they dont know how you can help them. A roomful of hungry prospects are only valuable if you can simply and plainly express your value.

2. Learn and Practice the Art of Listening

Networking events are demanding because most of us attempt to meet a large number people in a limited amount of time. We want to rapid-fire our introduction and elevator speech and then move on to the next person. Thats not effective networking. You will only get results when you take the time to listen to an individual, learning a bit about her and showing genuine interest in what she has to say. Great networkers are great listeners first.

3. Understand Networking is Not a Sales Pitch

Networking is only a first step in the marketing process. Is a sales pitch an appropriate step before you get to know someone? Of course not, and yet it happens over and over again at networking events. Your goal should be to build a relationship with a prospect and networking events can be a valuable vehicle to jumpstart that process.

4. Master the Business Card Exchange

Passing out your business card to everyone you meet isnt an effective strategy. More importantly, focus on gathering cards from those you have met. When you have their contact information, you now are in control of the follow-up phase. If your only interest is in handing out cards, the relationships can only be continued and strengthened if they choose to follow-up with you.

5. Dedicate Yourself to Timely and Consistent Follow-up

Once you have their cards, determine who the key prospects are for you. Lets face it, your time is limited. Only follow-up with those you can stay in touch with on a regular and consistent basis. As soon as possible after the event, make initial contact with them. The opportunity to build a relationship will grow cold quickly and you can easily lose the momentum gained at the networking event.

Networking can be a demanding and time-consuming process. But if you follow a few simple guidelines, it can also produce a rewarding and prospect-building outcome.

Larry Baltz runs a company called More Sales More Profits. He works with small business owners who want to get more clients and sell more products and services. Larry is a Certified Guerrilla Marketing Coach and small business marketing expert. For his free report, Knock-Their-Socks-Off Promotion and Marketing, go to http://www.moresales-moreprofits.com for your copy.

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A freshwater pearl necklace is a beautiful, meaningful, and thoughtful gift that you can give to the most special woman in your life. Whether its your wife, mother, or sister, she will surely appreciate having a freshwater pearl necklace from you.

What are Freshwater Pearls?
Before we proceed to discussing the mechanics of buying freshwater pearl necklaces, its important that you know what freshwater pearls are first and be able to distinguish them from other types of pearls.

Freshwater pearls have been cultivated, cultured, or found in freshwater as opposed to saltwater pearls which have been harvested from seas and oceans. Freshwater pearls can be naturally processed with or without human intervention. Without human interference, pearl divers will have to search for mollusks or oysters where a foreign object has incidentally found its way inside and has been encrusted with layers of nacre, the ingredient mainly responsible for the unique luster of pearls.

With human intervention, pearl divers will insert organ tissue material into another mollusk to generate nacre production. They will also carefully monitor all factors that could affect the growth of pearls to ensure that the end product will come out beautiful and evenly shaped.

How to Choose the Perfect Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Source Freshwater pearls are produced in various parts of the world although the most famous come from Japan and China. The origin of freshwater pearl necklace can readily affect its price so consider purchasing freshwater pearl necklaces from less-known pearl manufacturers if youre on a budget.

Size Just like it is with all sorts of jewelry, the larger the size of the gem or pearl, in this instance the higher its value. Of course, larger pearls dont automatically mean they make the perfect gift. Consider your recipients taste when selecting the appropriate size of freshwater pearls used in the necklace.

If your recipient haves fun when shes the center of attention, shell definitely appreciate having large-sized freshwater pearls in her necklace. On the other hand, if your recipient is more appreciative of subtle beauty, shell probably be more inclined to choose a necklace that makes use of small to moderate sized freshwater pearls.

Shape There are numerous pearls that are irregularly shaped because they have been allowed to grow without any external interference. Its also more likely for saltwater mollusks to produce evenly shaped pearls than freshwater mollusks. If youre after perfect and evenly shaped freshwater pearls, consider purchasing freshwater cultivated pearls.

Luster Observe freshwater pearl necklaces in various lights to effectively compare its luster. Some freshwater pearls can glow only in certain types of light but noticeably dim in other types. The best pearls however will glow no matter what light youre using to observe it with. Of course, the better the luster of freshwater pearls, the higher its value once more.

Skin Just like any other gem, you should also consider the quality of the freshwater pearl necklace. Does it have any visible blemishes, scratches, or flaws? Since freshwater pearls are sensitive to damage, you might have a hard time looking for one thats completely free from blemish.

Color Lastly, consider the color and make sure that it complements the complexion of the recipient.

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The presentation is almost as important as the gift itself because it shows that youve given lots of thought to your gift. If you dont have any gift-wrapping skills (and most men dont so theres no shame in admitting the same thing), consider asking a friend or even a professional to wrap it for you.

There are various designs of jewelry boxes for you to choose from, and some of them are extremely attractive to look at that covering it with gift wrapping paper is mostly unnecessary. A gift ribbon could add a nice embellishment.

If you choose a simple jewelry box then yes, youll still need to cover it with gift wrapping paper. As freshwater pearl necklaces are no ordinary gift, make sure that you choose something extra special like glossy paper or silk for the packaging.

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As Barry Bonds comes ever closer to breaking the National Pastimes hallowed home run record, currently held by Hank Aaron at 755, the controversy regarding illicit performance enhancing drug use, which may forever taint Bonds entire career, does accomplish taking the focus off of Major League Baseball (MLB) and its own shortcomings.

The scrutiny which has been paid, in only just the past two years, over drug use among MLB players, while having been a black eye for MLB, is also convenient as Commissioner Bud Selig need not address myriad other issues which also play their part in preserving the integrity of the game.

For example, MLB has done little exploration into the variations in equipment over just the past 10 years or so and more specifically the wooden bat itself. A number of questions come to mind. Is it just coincidence that Barry Bonds hit 73 home runs in 2001 after he switched his bats wood from that of ash to a hand-lathed maple? Is the accelerated breakage of bats over the past 5 plus years due to an acutely thinning bat handle with a larger barrel and lighter weight or is it the non-discriminate MLB approval process of the making and even storage of bats that makes them more vulnerable?

Is it a coincidence that prior to 2003, MLB welcomed smaller bat makers as suppliers to MLB players but suddenly instituted an exorbitant certification fee with nearly impossible to acquire insurance liability policies for smaller operations, costing thousands upon thousands of dollars? And is it not worth taking a look at why there is such a difference in the quality of bats Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the manufacturer of Louisville Sluggers, provides only specific big leaguers, but does not do so for others? In fact, the company proudly admits it.

Preserving the sanctity of the game is multi-faceted. Although technology and safety standards over time have essentially been a beneficial reward for players, it is hard to measure the consistency of the game of MLB if issues such as bat manufacture and its own baseball operations are done on a selective and arbitrary basis. And when it ultimately impacts the way the game is played and its future records, it should be routinely examined.

Hillerich & Bradsby, although deemed the official bat of MLB, is not the exclusive supplier of bats for its players. However, it is still the number one provider to MLB with about a 60% share of its bats supply and curries favor and power, due to its longevity and stature in the history of the game, not to mention the power which is bestowed upon it by MLB, which few other manufacturers enjoy.

In 2002, there were 48 MLB bat manufacturers, and surprisingly little thought was put into the verification process in order to become a bat maker supplier of MLB bats other than for the supplier to provide a sample bat made out of a single piece of wood. But in 2003, MLB went to the other extreme. In a form letter sent to all bat makers in December 2002, MLB stated it would start requiring that they carry $10 million worth of liability insurance, and indemnify MLB, its shareholders, directors, officers, employees and agents attached to various product liability issues.

In addition, the certification fee was increased to $10,000.00 per year, necessary to provide bat makers with the privilege of selling their bats to MLB players. Since that time, although the liability coverage has been reduced to $5 million per year, it still remains prohibitively expensive for boutique manufacturers, or most other domestic suppliers other than Hillerich and Bradsby, to do business with MLB.

MLB also requires that the insurance carrier providing coverage to bat makers must have a best rating of A-8 or better. Carolina Clubs, a MLB certified bat maker from Florida, was nearly denied doing business with MLB, as to find a guaranteed insurance carrier of any kind in the hurricane-ridden state of Florida in the post-Katrina era is nearly impossible. However, virtually overnight in 2003, bat suppliers were whittled down to a mere 14 for that season. In 2007, there are supposedly 20-25 suppliers, although MLB makes it difficult to even corroborate such information.

According to the head of MLB Baseball Operations at the time in 2003, Sandy Alderson, The administrative fee was originally intended to help us defray the costs of inspecting bats, approving bats and for all administrative work and testing. MLB needed $140,000.00 to approve the bats of 14 companies?

In 1862, MLB first restricted the diameter of the barrel, requiring it not exceed 2.5 inches. It was increased in 1895 to 2.75 inches in diameter, as it remains today. 1868 saw the limit put on a length of 42 inches, as it also remains today. No weight requirements, either minimum or maximum have ever been required. With those parameters, combined with improvements in technology and players bat speeds, it could be argued that it is a far different game than even Babe Ruth played. For example, the Babe used a 42-ounce bat as opposed to the average weight of 32 ounces used by todays MLB players.

Ash bats were exclusively used for decades, after hickory was phased out, until 1997 when Sam Holman of Ottawa, Canada and his Sam Bat caught the attention of then Blue Jays star player, Joe Carter. He then supposedly talked up Holmans bats which eventually in 1999 found their way into the hands of Barry Bonds. Bonds went on a tear hitting 374 of his total home runs with the sugar maple bats from Sam Holman and broke Mark McGuires 1998 home run season record of 70 by besting him with his 73 in 2001.

Holmans bats have been used by over 500 MLB players and he is expected to furnish Bonds with the bat used for his number 756. Given the proximity of Holman to some of the best maple tree forests in North America in Ottawa, Holmans business has thrived over the past ten years, although he is selling his business in order to retire. Ash trees also hail from a northern climate, and are harvested primarily from the New York-Pennsylvania area.

The arguments over the consistency and flight of the ball with either wood are never-ending, but there are distinct differences between the two woods. Ash supposedly has more flex, but is not as heavy a wood as maple, producing a bit less flight of the ball upon impact. Additionally, ash bats have less longevity than maple bats and break more frequently and are more apt to shatter, flake and splinter upon breaking.

Sugar or rock maple, considered the finest maple for bats, are more expensive, and range in price from $70.00 -$130.00 while ash bats range between $50.00 and $75.00, yet need to be replaced more frequently than maple. Most players using maple claim that the ball travels farther off of the barrels sweet spot as opposed to ash. But because the wood itself is a heavier grade, the barrels are made slightly narrower than the ash bats in order to accommodate a lighter weight comparable to ash. And when maple bats do eventually break, they do so in large pieces as opposed to splinters.

The lack of restrictions on weight or the lack of prescribed storage care of bats by MLB, could have a profound impact on whether or not a bat breaks or explodes upon impact. Such endangers its players and spectators. Players go through an average of 60-70 bats a season. But the moisture content of the wood upon manufacture as well as in storage, whether the bat is hand-lathed or completely machine made, as well as the bats weight and handle diameter, could all alter the bats ultimate performance and longevity. Seattle Mariner, Ichiro Suzuki, for example, has his own humidor for his entire bat supply.

And why should a bat maker, such as Sam Holman, who produces several thousand bats each season to MLB as opposed to Hillerich and Bradsby's 750,000, foot a bill of $65,000.00 per year for liability insurance? The supposed interest in increasing liability insurance fees by MLB for bat makers is an easy way for MLB not to address the incessant breakage of its bats. Perhaps it is the quality of MLB bat inspectors, or a lack of a minimum quality standard of wood or the non-requirement of prescribed weight ratio of bat barrels to handles. But instead of MLB looking for a better standardization process for its bats, it would rather thrust the responsibility onto the bat makers, and thereby still leaving players and spectators at risk.

Also of note, according to Hillerich and Bradsbys Chuck Schupp, head of its professional division, We have a priority list of players. A lot of it is based on a personal relationship. If someone is loyal to us, well take care of them. And although players are not required to sign exclusivity contracts with bat makers, as individual teams assume all costs for players bats, Schupp says there is a Louisville Slugger A list. It includes Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Jason Giambi, Carlos Delgado and Ken Griffey, Jr., among select others.

If star players are treated preferably by Schupp for their Louisville Slugger bats, does that mean that average or up and coming players are at a distinct disadvantage while not getting the best product from the same manufacturer? Should not MLB perhaps look into that?

And finally, unless MLB and its Commissioner is willing to look at all matters of inequity in its sport, whether it be an issue between players, between equipment manufacturers and its players, between baseball operations and its suppliers or a lack of standardization when it comes to equipment, MLB should not be permitted to point the finger exclusively at the use of performance enhancing drugs as the sole threat to the sanctity of the game. For that is far from the only difference-maker in varying performance results in the game of MLB today.

And if MLB wants to be taken seriously in preserving the integrity of the game, it must do a far better job of it rather than its present lethargic effort. For certainly, they are not fooling the fans and the fans and the players deserve better.

Copyright 2007 Diane M. Grassi
Contact: dgrassi@cox.net

Diane M. Grassi is a freelance columnist, reporting and writing commentary on current events of the day providing honest and often politically incorrect assessments. From U.S. public policy to Major League Baseball, she is an eclectic thinker, and demanding of her readers to reflect on their own thinking patterns from an alternative perspective. Whether you agree with her or not, Diane M. Grassi will have you coming back to note her opinions, and if at best she wakes you up, then her goal will have been accomplished.

Ms. Grassi is featured with the online publications: New Media Journal.us; American Chronicle; Mich News.com; Opinions Editorials; the Conservative Voice; Liberty Watch Magazine as well as many others. She also writes regular columns on Major League Baseball where she is a featured online columnist with The Diamond Angle Baseball Ezine and Sports-Central.org. Ms. Grassi may contacted at: dgrassi@cox.net

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Mountain climbing is a very popular sport. It is very exciting, adventurous and fun, provided you do it the right way. Mountaineering depends on your route, your partner and your level of expertise. Mountain climbing can also be very risky, as much depends on the weather, the mountain, and other conditions.

Being equipped with the right kind of gear is very important for mountain climbing. These days, there is very good equipment for climbing available. The gear is being made to be very durable, strong and light weight.

The main equipment used for mountain climbing includes: shoes/mountaineering boots, gloves, harnesses, ropes, racks, belay devices, locking carabiners, helmets, axes, headlamp, belay devices (sticht plate, ATC, Gri-Gri, Figure Eight), Descenders (figure eight, rescue eight, ATC), Ascenders, protection devices (nuts, hexcenters, spring loaded camming devices), sewn runners, climbing harnesses, climbing screws, pulleys, trekking pole, mountaineering shaft, pitons, haul bag, bouldering mat, holds, books/maps, special pants, and even underwear for rough weather. Other personal items may include: food and water, sunglasses, first aid kit, sun block, extra clothing, camera, tent, cookware, camp stove, sleeping bag/pad, a knife, approach shoes, chalk and chalk bag. Special training equipment for climbing includes: grip savers, fingerboards, campus boards and more.

Climbing gear has to be carefully carried, since it has to stay with you until you reach the top. You can clip some things to your harness, thus keeping the upper part of the body relatively lightweight. However, you may not be able to carry too many things like this, and there is also the chance of losing some of the things on the way. Most climbers use special backpacks that are designed to hold most of the essential things.

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Science of Mind reflects the teaching of Dr. Ernest Holmes, in the first half of the 20th Century. He was the founder of Religious Science, which has as its basis, Change your thinking; change your life. Knowing that our thoughts and attitudes create our environment, Holmes synthesized the teachings of ancient masters that worked for him, thus being an avant-guard of the well known movie, The Secret, which turns out to be that very philosophy.

The logo he created expresses Divinity projecting, or condensing, into form by passing through increasingly physical dimension, into physical form. Note that the V, representing the passage of Divinity, or Consciousness, is open at the top. Thus, all life is connected and not separate, after all.

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Ron has been making both the official Science of Mind jewelry and similar symbols of New Thought for many years. A member of the Mile High Religious Science church (near Denver), he often brings his brilliant jewelry to New Thought Conferences, where he does the attendees appreciate his fine work.

Popular are both the mens and womens rings in either sterling silver or 14k gold. Two styles are available: the Science of Mind logo in a solid disc or the open style. The stud earrings are also with a choice of solid or open style.

In addition to using the official logo on pendants, earrings, pins, tie tacks, rings, and bracelets in sterling silver or 14k gold, he has created heart-shaped jewelry around the logo in many fine jewelry forms.

There is also a line of pendants, earrings and pins in a 3-metal design, using copper, bronze, and silver. These Body Mind Soul jewelry pieces are a favorite among those partial to the blend of 3 metals. This style features a round disc with the Science of Mind logo in the three colors.

The New Thought Ancient Wisdom teachings began at the end of the 19th Century, with Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, a New England clockmaker. They called him Dr. because of the amazing healings he performed. He discovered if a person could just let go of a strong opinion he or she held, their illness would vanish.

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