Posted by admin on May 10th, 2009 — Posted in Motorbikes + Cycles
Speeding is illegal, yet we sell racing motorcycles and cars which are so powerful and look so intimidating that a police man could write the owner a ticket even if it were parked. Take today’s crotch rocket, nearly all of these motorcycles can barely get out of second or third gear going sixty miles per hour. We complain when our teenagers drive these bikes like they are meant to be driven. Silly of us to think that anyone is going to drive these bikes and never speed?
Any one who has ever gotten on a race bike and felt the acceleration knows that such temptation is just to great. Once you give it some throttle you want to take it thru the gears. Yet, if you do choose to take it thru all the gears and redline the sixth or last gear you find yourself often over 135 miles per hour even on a 600 CC race bike. On the 750’s and 1000 plus CC race bikes you are well over 160 miles per hour at redline. Those of us who dare know that you must really pay attention when you are going at such speeds while sitting out in the open, namely you need to hang on.
Why do we sell these motorcycles to teenagers if we know that there is no possible way and no current teenager alive who owns one who has not sped on it? It is safe to say that such a statement is correct. Perhaps we ought to have speed limits within reason; for instance if you have taken a super bike class and have shown you can handle the raw power and speed; then you should be allowed to open it up all the way when no one else is around to get hurt. Montana use to have such a law on their roads, unlimited speed limit as long as you were not endangering others, this seems to be a good rule. Germany has the autobahn, yet we are denied the pursuit of happiness because some lawmaker who has no balls is afraid we might get hurt and it might go into the newspaper and make a few weak voters sob? No one has the right to deny those capable and willing to push the envelope a little our pursuit of happiness as such rules are in complete contrary to what it means to live in a free country.
Just because there are Jerry Springer guest stars out there still wearing their free T-shirts for being on the show and a few Jeff Foxworthy “here’s your sign” recipients is no reason to make laws to protect the weakest link of humanity from their destiny and happiness. The need for speed is an innate characteristic of mankind and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. For those who cannot perform, they can win the Darwin Award, but we should not make laws to protect the stupidest human and deny the crme of the crop their destiny. Think about it.
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Posted by admin on May 10th, 2009 — Posted in Uncategorized
One of the most well known books ever written on success is James Allan’s “As a man thinketh.”
This book advocates thinking in a positive manner in order to create the life you dream of having. It suggests all you have to do is change your internal dialogue and you can begin to adopt a successful mind set. After an unspecified time you will then “have it all.”
For some this approach has undoubtedly worked.
For many others it has manifestly not done so. There are more books written and read on positive thinking than on most any other subject. This has made some difference to people’s lives but real change has not manifested for too many others.
I think this is because the writing of James Allen has been understood only at a surface level. In his wonderful book “As a man thinketh,” he writes: -
“As a man thinketh in his heart so is he, not only embraces the whole of a mans being, but is so comprehensive as to reach out to every condition and circumstance.”
Note the language.
It is a form of language you do not hear in today’s personal growth market. I think this is why it is not so well understood. James Allen clearly states, “As a man thinketh in his heart…” He is, to my mind, talking about clearly making an emotional connection with one’s heart.
This is where all positive change begins.
The heart speaks to one’s being and not only to the intellect. The intellect is only a part of the wholeness of our humanity. Thinking positive thoughts can go some way to creating a wonderful experience of what it means to be alive. However, being alive is not just an intellectual experience. It is a when fully allowed a free flowing experience of delight.
The heart knows things that the head can never imagine.
The heart embraces the imagination. James Allen uses the word “embrace” in the above passage. The mind does not embrace. It rationalises. The mind operates in a linear fashion. It moves from point A to point B. An embrace is something that encircles you. A circle is complete it is not something that is partial. A circle is more holistic.
James Allen goes on to say that this “thinketh of the heart” is so comprehensive it affects all conditions and circumstances. It is in effect transformative. It changes ones relationship to life and living.
I personally think James Allan would have been better naming his wonderful book “As a man feels.” This I think would guide many others to the experience of “embracing a man’s being. It would more clearly focus one on the free flow of feeling within the body allied to ones purpose and values.
This connection with your purpose and values at the heart level raises passion. This is the real power that will “reach out to every condition and circumstance.” This will be a warmer and more powerful experience than the cool application of simply repeating positive words and phrases.
Remember you are already forever enough no matter how much positive thinking you may apply to your being. Remember that the Blessing is already here and you are it.
Tony Cuckson is an Anam Cara. This Celtic term means “Soul Friend.” He specializes in providing insight for the spiritual journey, Blessings for YOU, words of wisdom and finding inner peace. Visitors to Irish Blessings Matter website and Tony’s Blog get the opportunity to develop a purpose driven life through articles, newsletters and other programs.
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Posted by admin on May 9th, 2009 — Posted in Online Shopping Resources
It seems to be that each and every time I flick through a newspaper I note an ad for the latest disco in the city, or the newest play. London is full of energy, the people here are excellent, the nightlife is wild and the retailers are buzzing with residents spending their wages.
When I first arrived in the city, the very first thing I did was head to Bond Street and pick myself up a new outfit. The second thing I did was put on my new clothes and head out to Soho to party till the small hours. This cycle of buying clothes and partying seems to be adopted by the majority of twenty year old Londoners.
I am also stunned at the services that are on offer in London, I recently went to visit a past life regressionist who regressed me back to a past time; of course I was a rich poet. Strange but real apparently, and I am always curious on how tons of successful Londoners have their very own personal gym trainers and life management coaches. These males and females are consistently running everywhere achieving and making hoards of money, wonder if lifestyle coaching will be suitable for me. And of course lets not forget seductive Soho and all the sex toy shops, you will forever find an obscene looking vibrator in the windows. The most amazing thing about London is it has the best Dildos in the country! Book hypnosis in london online. The very best thing about London is it has the best Tarot Readings from Anne Jirsch.
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Posted by admin on May 8th, 2009 — Posted in Information Tips, Lifestyle Hall, Savvy Product Infos
Table linens should be utilized to put the finishing touch on a party or occasion. Table linens are not limited to merely table cloths but include napkins, placemats, chair coverings and/or table skirting. Whether formal or casual, table linens can be utilized to define the tone of any type gathering. It is not just the food you serve up, but the linens you choose, that actually are the greatest way to let your invitees recognize what kind of mood the dining should be. Due to this, you need to be certain you choose the best table linens for the occasion.
Table linens produced of 100% basic polyester fabric are a great pick when preparing a casual dinner. It is essential for you to be able to easily care for the linens because you will probably be using them again. This is what makes 100% basic polyester fabric a great choice. Easy to care for and dirt resistant, this permanent pressed cloth will keep its color and not shrink. Remember, when it comes to casual dining, you may want to avoid linens that need specific treatment such as dry cleaning. You do not want your guests to think they must use extra precaution due to the fact that they are concerned they may ruin your linens during a casual dinner.
When it comes to a formal dinner party or special occasion, the best table linens to choose from are the luxurious fabrics such as crinkle, sparkle organza, satin or pintuck. Every one of these materials can be found in numerous different colors which makes it easy to match them to your existing décor. If this is more of a “one time event” happening away from the home, look at linens like matte satin, tissue lame, iridescent crush or polystripe which can be rented. Using any combination of table cloths, napkins, placemats, chair covers and/or table skirting is an easy way to have your guests feel special and welcome.
It is simple to determine the mood of your special occasion based on the fabrics and patterns of the table linens you choose. In fact, today’s host/hostess is really limited by only his/her vision. Consider all the time and energy your spent into preparing a special gathering and don’t let a failure to match linens have your party look unfinished.
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Posted by admin on May 8th, 2009 — Posted in Uncategorized
On reading Susan Cato’s Time Magazine Canada piece titled, “In Search of the Spiritual,” I became increasingly annoyed at the realization that many people keep making the erroneous split between religion and spirituality, when they are one and the same. For example, in the Time Canada piece, Rabbi Leigh Lerner, who leads the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, a Reform congregation in Montreal, states, “Religiosity may not be increasing, but spirituality is,” confirming the notion that ’spirituality is separate and preferable to religion.’
I would have to disagree with this notion. Why do people keep insisting that the ritual and setting of worship is religion? It clearly is not. Religion comes from the Latin root re-ligare which means to re-connect. Re-connect with what? To re-connect with the inner Hero, the Divine, the
Sacred. It is the ultimate Grail Quest, the hero’s journey, the spiritual journey, that we are all on: the Quest for Truth. Ask any Christian with a true understanding of the teachings of Christ about ‘going to church’ and they will tell you that the church, the physical church where people go to sing hymns and listen to sermons, is NOT the real Church. The real Church is the spiritual body of Christ where people fellowship in love. And where ritual is concerned, it clearly states in the Bible, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love” (Galatians 5:4, NASB).
Religion is a window unto the unseen and is based on the years of spiritual experience of great teachers, prophets, and seers. It’s not some ancient relic, like an old fashion or fad, to be thrown away under the guise of a new word like spirituality. It is a metaphor for life based on eternal principles.
Along a similar vein, I completely disagree with Cato’s last statement in her article that “In a skeptical age, religion can’t be taken on faith.” I would argue the exact opposite: religion can ONLY be taken on faith. Faith is the cornerstone, the foundation, of all religion and spirituality. Faith is the ability to see the unseen; a complete and total surrendering to the majesty of truth. It has nothing to do with believing or not believing, and everything to do with knowing and experiencing for oneself. One can question and seek all they want, and along the way some of their questions will be answered, but ultimately one must take the great leap of faith in order to experience transformation, because there will always be more questions than answers.
I feel the confusion between religion and spirituality is causing a backlash against both the new agey mumbo jumbo of pop spirituality or ’spirituality lite’ and the rules, rituals, and restrictions found within traditional institutions that claim to house religion and a move towards a more authentic, plain, honest, and sometimes blunt way of communicating religion and spirituality. I recently took a screen writing course with the legendary Robert Mckee who was talking about searching for the truth by exploring both the light and the darkness, the dual nature in all things (what I call the psychology of the hero and the psychology of the villain in my book). He was talking about what seems pretty also usually has an ugly side and mentioned that the lovely bird songs we hear are about some bird staking out its territory and letting all the other birds in the vicinity know not to dare invade his ‘turf.’ And all the other birds are just waiting to hear his song weaken and falter with age so they can “peck the mother fucker to death.” To me, that was a spiritual statement, because it was the truth.
There is going to be a move away from the crystals, séances, incarnations, mantras, affirmations, and also a move away from church hymns and sermons towards a quest for truth that involves a very authentic, plain, and direct way of communicating which will not tolerate any bullshit. We can see this already with the popularity, especially among youth, of Michael Moore’s “Bowling for Columbine,” and “Farenheit 911″ the ‘religion’ of today’s generation.
A blunt and darker expression of truth is underway as people learn not to shun the shit behind the sunshine. Enter a new era: a journey into the heart of darkness.
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Sharif Khan is a professional speaker and author of “Psychology of the Hero Soul,” an inspirational book on awakening the Hero within and developing people’s leadership potential. You can reach him at sharif@herosoul.com or by visiting http://www.herosoul.com
Sharif provides inspirational keynotes and leadership development workshops that entertain, educate, and empower. To book Sharif as a speaker for your next event call:(416) 417-1259.
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Posted by admin on May 8th, 2009 — Posted in Hall Of Health
From standing on one’s head for fifteen minutes a day to trimming your hair to make it increase it back lusher, there?s never been a failure of speculations looking for a surprise cure to baldness. Thus here?s the truth, much of it surprising, on what should really assist those looking for the answer to hair loss.
Does standing around on one’s head do make hair growth?
Fiction. All this is a fantasy shown off on the basis that improved blood circulation would fight hair loss. If only it was that easy.
Smoking discourages one’s hair growth.
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Consuming bread crusts puts hairs around one’s chest.
Fact! Yes, & not primarily your chest. The rationale being that bread crusts enjoy 8 times more antioxidants than the rest of the loaf. Groundwork shows that antioxidants are a vital element of cultivating scalp circulation & produce melanin, the hormone that makes your hair thicker.
Baldness shows how smart you are.
Truth! All this is not a fantasy hyped by balding scientists in white coats, nevertheless is in fact true. The greater your levels of brain growth protein, the more possible it is for your hair to drop out. More on this when those scientists truly get their brain cells firing.
A short hair cut allows your hair grow back thicker.
False! All hair above skin level is actually dead, hence trimming it short comes with no affect on the thickness and strength of hair growing back. The reason for this fantasy is that short, bristly hair can often have the apperance of being lusher, but once it grows the true. state of affairs is exposed.
And in the end, if you really want a full head of hair it?s probably best to get a professional. One company that has made a name for itself by having sports stars and celebrities to promote the fact that being bald is not cool is Advanced Hair Studio. With a long list of celebrity endorsements stretching back over 20 years Advanced Hair Studio 5 become one of the best known hair restoration companies 1 the world.
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Posted by admin on May 6th, 2009 — Posted in Uncategorized
We’ve all been there. We’ve fallen in love with somebody who just didn’t love us back. We’ve heard a variety of exit lines: “I think it’s time we started seeing other people,” “I love you, but I’m not in love with you,” or “It’s not you. It’s me.”
It’s hard to accept when the other person just stops returning phone messages, but it’s even worse when they keep calling after the break-up. Running into the object of affection in a public place is also a killer, especially if he or she gives mixed signals by making persistent eye contact. It doesn’t help when they send an email every so often to see how you’re doing, either.
Instead, it makes it really easy for you to lie to yourself. You tell yourself that this person really does love you but is afraid of being hurt. The poor thing! If only you could convince him or her that you are a gentle soul utterly incapable of causing pain. If only you could prove your trustworthiness, your dedication. You will win him over! You will make her see! You will!
You lie awake at night replaying the happy scenes between you. You remember the tender way she looked at you while you recited your lines from the Third Grade Christmas pageant over a candlelit dinner. You bring to mind the yielding fullness of his lower lip as you kissed him on the beach. Surely this person loves you! Why must they live in such terror of loving and be loved?
And so it goes. You become caught up in believing that someone who doesn’t love you really does, blinding yourself to opportunities to meet a person who will truly make you happy.
You cannot move on until you stop obsessing, but that’s easier said than done, right? Here’s what worked for me:
Tell the person to bug off. Just as you must cease contact with the object of your affection, he or she must cease contact with you. Tell this person you’re not ready to be friends and you don’t know if you ever will be. Any patronizing emails they send inquiring to your well-being will be left unread and marked as SPAM.
Write down all the things that bothered you. After being dumped, it’s natural to idealize the dumper. We remember the happy events and tender moments, but we forget about the time he was chatting away with a blob of scrambled egg stuck to his lip, or how mascara used to crumble in her eye sockets. We forget about the stack of Victoria’s Secret catalogs he kept on his night table, or her fondness for using four-letter words in 4-Star restaurants. Nobody is perfect. Everybody has faults, so write down a list of the object of your affection’s worst traits and pull it out every time that scene of the two of you fooling around at sunrise pops into your head. Tape a copy to your bathroom mirror while you’re at it, so you see it first thing in the morning.
Throw out all reminders. It doesn’t even have to be a gift. It could be a book you discussed, a bottle of wine you shared that’s still on your kitchen counter, or the sheets you slept on together. Treat yourself by replacing everything. Start fresh.
Turn off the radio. You’re minding your own business, doing quite well, thank you, when all of a sudden some song comes on the radio that reminds you of the object of your obsession. Change the channel. Snap off the radio. Act fast, or in an instant you will be back where you started, treading the cycle of being in love, jilted, depressed, hopeful, and delusional.
Picture the person in a repellent fashion. It didn’t matter that the object of my affection didn’t even own a baseball cap, an effective technique I used to “turn myself off” to him was to imagine him wearing a baseball cap in a restaurant. I really hate a guy who wears a baseball cap in a restaurant. Surely there are things that turn you off. Imagine the object of your obsession doing them.
Make the commitment. The reason we obsess about people who hurt us is because it’s comfortable. Heck, sometimes it’s even fun. But to move on to the love you deserve, you have to make a commitment to stop obsessing. So make it. Remember, the opposite of love is not hate. It’s indifference. When you’re indifferent to the person who hurt you, you will truly be free and on your way to genuine happiness.
Terry Hernon MacDonald is the author of “How to Attract and Marry the Man of Your Dreams.” Visit her website at http://www.marrysmart.com
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Posted by admin on May 6th, 2009 — Posted in Adventurous Life, Lifestyle Hall
There is very valuable timber in certain parts of the world. Some timber is close together and needs to be isolated and then removed in a specific way. The timber is valuable and for each tree that is removed a new fresh tree should be planted and grown. This will keep the balance of everything going the right direction.
The valuable timber can sometimes be only a few trees in the mist of thousands. These trees can be marked and then hauled out in a certain way. People who trim trees have to be very strong and lean, they would benefit from a natural and healthy diet solution. They have to climb trees that are extremely tall and this takes both upper body strength and lower body strength, and to top that off they have to hold a chainsaw which weighs quite a bit. Once the best trees are picked out they need all of the branches removed. Each branch has to be sawed off while climbing all the way to the top of the tree. Then the very top is sawed off and then what happens is the tree has to be cut just enough at the bottom so that a helicopter can come in and haul the tree out. This takes a great deal of focus and teamwork to get this done.
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Posted by admin on May 6th, 2009 — Posted in Hall Of Health, Medical Tips + More
The Truth About Passing Drug Tests
Drug testing has become a principal part of the employment process, and intrinsically, is specified as a main aspect when attempting to ground a proper job. Alas, the ability to pass a drug test is hindered beyond plain logistics of utilising off-limits drugs and/or substances. The awful reality is drug tests are not always dead-on.
Urine drug tests are the most popular drug testing method. Others accept hair and saliva testing, but due to cost, are not widely used for employment uses. The problem with urine drug tests (EMIT) is they’re easily determined by a infinite of household items from aspirin to zinc to water intake. If you’ve ever witnessed the proverb about poppy seeds causing a positive drug test for opiates, it’s no urban myth. Fraudulent positives are sobering.
This directs to an occupying dilemma of whether or not a masking agent is thesupreme drug testing answer in that it will cloak noted toxins as well aspotential false problems that originate with a common urinalysis. Others willtake the chance; others shall not.
The point is it is indeed feasible to destroy your risk of an unplanned, misleading positive by passing drug tests using a detoxification supplement.
However, on the other side, one can take their chances. Regular process for a positive drug test is to need a “B Sample” in for testing to reassert there wasno cross contamination, bumbling, or other mishaps that go hand in hand amongstfalse positives.
Possibly that’s enough to pass a drug test. The choice is up to the job hunter.
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Posted by admin on May 4th, 2009 — Posted in Uncategorized
As I try to explain and describe the power of cooperation in workgroups, I often get lost. Networking Cross-Over is far more easy to visualize as it has innovative and intuitive parts to turn efforts to success!
As references to aproach this area I bring the work of Carl Rogers and Harald Swedner. They made a giant effort scaling down their discoveries to its essenscial and cognitive structures, “decoded” to let us access the cumulative effects and synergies in networking with the experience being present in an designed dynamic and close encounter of a motivated group.
The interactive and reflective components in these designed meetings, force real needs to co-function instead of hidden motives and false expectations that will limit the perception. Dealing with missions more or less with “brains off” (to let EQ join common sense) may boost the process to spin-off. That is a good reason for developing network strategies.
This level is required to recognize and identify the best mix of options for any given occation. To optimize the alternatives and secure constructive attitudes, we go crossover culture, borders and branches. Your treasures need a Network!
Jan Fritz
Firetail Networks
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