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Silence
by babb brodman - Monday, 17 December 2007, 09:51 AM
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By Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD Verbal abuse, in general, is a means of maintaining control and Power Over. There are fifteen categories of verbal abuse. Verbal abuse is a violation, not a conflict. In describing verbal abuse it is a boundary violation, it is an intrusion upon another, or disregard of another in a relentless pursuit of Power Over, superiority and dominance by covert or overt means. In a conflict each person wants something different. However, in a conflict the parties discuss their wants, needs and seek a mutually win/win solution. While seeking the solution neither party forces, dominates or controls the other. One might think verbal abuse is primarily in low-income families with poor education. However, studies reveal verbal abuse is within all educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Levels of education range from high school graduates to Ph.D., M.D., JD, etc. Occupations vary and include artists, professors, lawyers, politicians, medical doctors, psychiatrists, homemakers, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. Silence a.k.a. Withholding is the most damaging and hurtful form of verbal abuse. One might think that in order for the behavior to be considered verbal abusive words need to be spoken. This misunderstanding of verbal abuse adds to the recipients confusion within the relationship. The recipient of silence/withholding may believe the relationship is functional because the abuser may communicate functional information, but refusesthrough silence/ withholding (non-responsive)to communicate on an intimate level. There needs to be more than an exchange of information. Healthy relationships require intimacy. Intimacy requires empathy. To hear and be heard and to understand anothers feelings and experiences is empathetic comprehension. Intimacy in a relationship can not be achieved if one party is unwilling to share him/herself and is unwilling to be supportive of the other in an empathetic way. Silence/withholding enables the abuser to control and have Power Over while keeping his/her ideal image intact. The abusers ego construct is extremely fragile and without a stance of control and Power Over, the abusers feelings of powerlessness would be felt as an assault to their well constructed mode of functioning in what they consider a hostile world. This is not to say that two people may not always understand each other or may have difficulty expressing feelings, the intention to understand and/or express feelings is the foundation from which both parties function. One person alone can not create intimacy in a relationship. Silence/withholding speaks louder than words and creates as much emotional damage as hostile words. Simply stated, silence/withholding is a choice to keep virtually all ones thoughts, feelings, hopes and dreams to oneself and to remain silent and aloof toward another, to reveal as little as possible, and to maintain an attitude of cool indifference, control and Power Over. The consequences of any form of verbal abuse may vary in intensity, depth and breadth. However the outcome of any form of verbal abuse impacts the receivers self-perception, emotional well-being and spiritual vitality. Verbal abuse takes the joy and vitality out of life through the distortions of reality, because the abusers response does not coincide with the senders communication. The primary consequences of verbal abuse includes, but are not restricted to: distrusting ones spontaneity doubting ones perceptions reluctance to come to conclusions perpetual preparedness, on-guard state uncertainty about ones impact on others believing something is wrong with me constant soul searching and reviewing incidents with the hope of determining what went wrong eroded self-confidence constant self-doubt/confused frustrated/enraged a heightened critical voice loss of happiness, but unable to identify the reason anxiety or fear of being crazy fear of being at fault humiliation/shame/guilt for ones state of affairs realizing time is passing with no reconciliation for peace of mind and happiness sense of life passing by belief if only I could change everything about myself everything would be better a strong desire to escapeincluding running away or suicide belief that what one does best may be what one does worstI am damned if I do and damned if I dont propensity to live in the futureEverything will be OK if/when/after. distrusting relationships in general and specifically with the abusers gender Verbal abusers are generally in total denial that they are abusive. Therefore, the great tragedy in a verbally abusive relationship is that the others efforts to bring reconciliation, mutual understanding and intimacy are rejected because the abuser experiences it as adversarial. This is so because of his/her fragility and inability to be vulnerable to create a mutually equal exchange. The raw truth isif you are in a verbally abusive relationship, the opportunity to change the relationship is difficult. Without guidance and support of professional help it is fair to state the obviousit is impossible. Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, author, national and international speaker, specializes in emotional health and healing. 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How Pollen is Made - from a South African Perspective
by babb brodman - Sunday, 16 December 2007, 07:40 AM
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By Andrew Smit All the higher forms of plant life reproduce themselves from seeds. These seeds are produced inside the flower of the plant after it has been fertilized. The stamens and the anthers are extremely important parts of the flower because they produce the pollen. Pollen is the very fine, yellow dust that comes away on the fingers whenever we touch the inside od a flower. These tiny yellow grains are one of the most precious substances found in nature because they contain the secret of plant life. It is pollen which fertilizes the ovary and sets off the process that finally produces the seeds. When pollen is examined under a microscope the minute specks of dust are enlarged and we can see the many different shapes of the individual grains which vary according to the plant of origin. Some pollen grains are oval, others are cylindrical and others are round. There are also pointed grains, some which are crescent shaped and others with prickles on them. The grains are smaller and flatter if the pollen comes from plants which are pollinated by the wind. This shape helps them to fly through the air. If the pollen is meant to be carried to other flowers by insects then the grains are larger and stickier. http://www.turtleherbestate.co.za where you will find Global solutions and ideas.
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The Consumer Purchase Decision Making Process
by babb brodman - Saturday, 15 December 2007, 04:45 AM
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By Tim Kenney There is more to making a purchase than just making the purchase itself. All consumers, whether in a store or online, go through several decision steps when making any kind of purchase, whether large or small. This chart outlines the state of mind of the consumer from unawareness of the offering all the way down to when consumers become strong advocates for the offering (word of mouth). It also shows how marketing and advertising can significantly influence the decision making process, and what media are appropriate for each stage. UNK/UNKs: Awareness advertising to those "Unkown/Unknowns who do not yet know they have a need. Need Awareness: Awareness/case making advertising to place advertiser "top of mind", mind share building. Need Assessment: Benefits oriented advertising to shift need solution toward advertisers offering Data Collection: Benefits oriented, educational advertising, informational and comparison print collateral such as brochures, flyers, direct mail. Data Evaluation: Information and comparison print brochures, spec sheets, flyers direct mail. Decision to Purchase: Sales or price point oriented advertising, direct mail, point-of-purchase, incentive materials and ads. Actual Purchase: Point of sale materials, posters, Add-on offers, up selling incentives help here. Buyers Remorse: Awareness advertising again, customer service, follow up, direct mail Tryers: Direct Mail, awareness advertising, "word of mouth". Educational supportive ads that remind value proposition. For more information, or to read more articles like this one by Tim Kenney, please visit us online at www.tkm2.com or www.marketingadvertisingdesign.com Copyright 2007. Tim Kenney Marketing | www.marketingadvertisingdesign.com ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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How is Alcohol Affecting Your Weight?
by babb brodman - Friday, 14 December 2007, 04:17 AM
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By Meri Raffetto So youve been exercising regularly, and cutting back on your calories to meet your weight loss goals. Everything is going great with your new changes but you notice the number on the scale isnt moving much and your body isnt changing shape as quickly as youd hoped. There may be one more habit interfering with your weight loss efforts- -alcohol. Perhaps you enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, have a couple of beers while watching the big game, or even cocktails on a Saturday night with friends. All common practices but they may be getting in the way of your weight loss efforts. Alcoholic beverages have been enjoyed throughout recorded history. For some, a drink with dinner may be relaxing. Others may enjoy the inhibitions that alcohol can create to let loose with friends. Many people drink for the health benefits. After-all, evidence shows that moderate drinking, especially red wine, may lower the risk of heart disease. No matter what your reasons are for drinking, alcohol can interfere with your weight loss goals. Alcohol is a product of fermenting carbohydrates- both sugars and starches. This means it does provide calories. Specifically it provides 7 calories for every gram compared to 4 calories per gram of carbohydrates and protein, and 9 calories per gram of fat. Drinking 4 (12 ounce) beers will supply 600 calories. To burn those calories, a person would need to walk non-stop for 3 hours. Skipping the cab ride and walking home may be a strategy but for most of us a 3 hour walk is a bit daunting even when we are in good shape. Although wine contains fewer calories than beer, this can also lead to extra calories. Having a glass of wine provides 100 calories, but this is dependent on the glass size. A serving size of wine is 5-ounces. The larger wine glasses hold about 10 ounces turning your one glass of wine into two glasses. To put this into perspective, drinking two glasses of wine each night with dinner will add an extra 200 calories each day. If these calories are not burned through exercise and daily activity it can lead to a 20 pound weight gain in a year. Adding juice, creams, and sodas to cocktails will increase the calorie level beyond what the alcohol is already providing. Be careful of what you are drinking. In some cases, one drink provides more calories than an entire meal! Here are the drinks that top the scales for most calories- Long Island Iced Tea: 780 calories

Margarita: 740 calories

Pina Colada: 644 calories

White Russian: 425 calories

Sex on the Beach: 356 calories

Mai Tai: 350 calories

Lemon Drop: 223 calories Besides adding calories, alcohol may affect your weight for other reasons. Some evidence suggests drinking alcoholic beverages may stimulate your appetite and cause you to eat more than you normally would. It also decreases your inhibitions so you dont care how much more you are eating. How many times have you enjoyed chips and salsa with your margaritas while out with friends? How many chips did you eat? Who knows- all you remember is the waiter bringing three or four refills of the chip bowl. Another factor to take into account is that your body processes alcohol first, before fat, protein, or carbohydrates which may slow down the burning of fat. There is also evidence that drinking too much seems to increase fat carried in the stomach area- otherwise known as the beer belly. Studies show that people with a higher amount of fat in the abdominal region are at a greater risk of heart disease. Ok, this is looking dreary but it doesnt mean you can never enjoy alcohol again. It just means that it is time to take inventory to see how much you are drinking and pay attention to how many calories your favorite drinks supply. Learn how to enjoy alcohol in moderation so you dont end up sabotaging your weight loss efforts. 2005, Meri Raffetto Owner of Real Living Nutrition Services, Meri Raffetto is a recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. She specializes in weight management and cardiovascular nutrition and offers online programs to help people reach their weight loss and health goals. For more information or to sign up for a free newsletter visit http://www.reallivingnutrition.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Meri_Raffetto http://EzineArticles.com/?How-is-Alcohol-Affecting-Your-Weight?&id=106160 phentermine without prescription cod buy phentermine no perscription phentermine online without prescription phentermine mexico pharmacy

Stress, Depression and Exercise: A Breakthrough Approach
by babb brodman - Thursday, 13 December 2007, 03:41 AM
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By Jeff Rutstein Stress and Depression can wreak havoc on anyone including: college professors, doctors, housewives, laborers, and students. It is an illness that will affect every facet of your life; your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. I know this first hand as I began my own recovery from drugs and steroids and the mind numbing depression that followed over nineteen years ago. Exercise can play a vital role in relieving stress and depression. Often people go to group therapy or 12 step programs which is great. But as I found out the smoke filled meeting halls were full of people who drank endless cups of coffee and loaded up on donuts and cookies. I would use caffeine and sugar to take the place of drugs which lead to a sense of false comfort. There is growing evidence that exercise can play a vital role in the recovery process as a way to alleviate the paralyzing effects of stress, depression and other emotional disorders. In Conquer Stress and Depression with Exercise (CF Publishing, 2006), J. Alexander Bodkin, M.D., Chief of The Clinical Psychopharmacology at McLean Hospital, states In my clinical work with people suffering from mood and anxiety problems, and the substance abuse that often follows from these, I have found time and time again that consistent, reasonably vigorous exercise is a great help. By the time people get to me as patients, exercise alone is no longer enough, but it remains a critical component of a total treatment program. Exercise will hasten recovery, improve well being, increase stress tolerance, relieve physical discomforts, improve physical health and appearance, and boost self-esteem and self-confidence." An individual suffering from stress and depression can reap amazing benefits from a properly designed fitness program. Through exercise you get a feeling of accomplishment, increased energy (less fatigue), increased productivity, greater concentration, improved sleep, and an overall feeling of uplifted spirits. The problem is, of course, getting started and motivated to stick with an exercise program. This is especially true for individuals in under emotional stress and depression. A lifetime of low self worth can prevent many people from improving their emotional and physical health. A health club, with all the spandex and beautiful people, is the last place you would want to be if you are you are already feeling lousy about yourself. This fear is understandable, when I was first learning to live without drugs and going through a severe depression, I couldn't drag myself back to the gym, even though I knew how to exercise. The gym seemed like a nightclub to me. At that time I wished there was a health club, where someone could understand my predicament. I responded to these feelings by turning my exercise knowledge into a tool for my own recovery. Since I couldn't bench press 400 pounds any more, I began to concentrate on the psychological benefits of my fitness routine. I started to focus on each and every movement - feeling the tightening, contraction and stretch of each muscle group. My mind and body were becoming one. In most people these are two separate entities, I wove them together to feel whole again. This exercise program which helped me feel alive again, laid the foundation for my work. Today, I am the owner of Custom Fitness Personal Training in Boston, one-on-one personal training facility that specializes in working with individuals suffering from stress and depression. I also work with top executives who are under everyday stress and may be addicted to other things - like work, money and prestige. I call my fitness program Mindful Movements - which uses exercise as a way to obtain peak mental and physical health. There are several steps you should follow: 1) WARMUP-5 minutes riding a bike or walking in place. 2) EXERCISE LARGER MUSCLE FIRST- Start with an exercise for your legs, chest, back, shoulders, arms, and. stomach. 3) KEEP IT LIGHT. If the weight is too heavy you can't focus on the movement of the muscle and there's a real chance of injury. 4) MOVE SLOWLY, USE CORRECT FORM. 5) CONCENTRATE ON THE PARTICULAR MUSCLE GROUP YOU ARE EXERCISING. You want to focus on the mind/muscle connection. Feel the muscle tighten on the way up, feel the contraction at the top of the movement, and concentrate on the stretch on the way down. 6) BREATHE CORRECTLY. Exhale through your mouth when lifting and inhale through your nose when lowering the weight. 7) GO EASY AT FIRST, SET REALISTIC GOALS. Don't try to look like Mr. Muscles or a supermodel. Your appearance will come if you enjoy the exercise routine. Good Luck! 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Lose Weight with One Simple Mindset
by babb brodman - Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 10:23 AM
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By Greg Ryan Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases today. One of the things dealing with diabetes is maintaining consistent sugar levels in the blood stream. No matter if you have diabetes or not, you probably have experienced times in the day when you could just lay down on the couch and take a nap. In many cases, this is not because you are tired, it is because you have elevated your sugar levels in your blood, either by not eating for a period of time or eating to much during a meal. We eat a big lunch, or foods filled with starches and at 2:00 we need a nap. Here is what else happens when blood sugars are low, we have a dont care attitude. In other words we make poor choices in what to eat, just to make us feel better. I get a little irritated when my blood sugar levels are low. This is when I could care less about good of bad food. So a good simple mindset when we get up in the morning is; maintain my sugar levels today. Here are some suggestions: Put some snacks like nuts in your car incase your energy crashes and burns. What the portions of foods at each meal. Eat more of your complex carbohydrates for breakfast. Increase the amount of protein in your meals. Eat less rice, breads and pastas at meals. Try not to allow five hours between grazing. The fact is you are not burning many calories when your blood sugar levels are low. You will also tend to make poor choices too. Yes, you may have to pre plan your day. Yes, you may have to eat more often during the day. But, in the long run, you will lose more weight if your blood sugar levels are not as if you are riding a rollercoaster. START LOSING WEIGHT THE RIGHT WAY FOR GOOD TODAY! FREE MINI COURSE click here http://www.resolutions.bz Discover the common sense way to lose weight with out dieting that the doctors DONT want you to know. Greg Ryan is a best selling author, former employee of Kathy Smith, and high profile fitness expert. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Greg_Ryan http://EzineArticles.com/?Lose-Weight-with-One-Simple-Mindset&id=52725 cheap generic phentermine phentermine with online prescription websites to buy phentermine phentermine with online prescription

Dear Soulmate
by babb brodman - Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 09:52 AM
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By Vaughn Pascal Dear Soulmate, Where are you?? It seems as if I have been searching for you my entire adult life. I am writing this so you will know that I am not giving up on my search for you. I know you wont give up on me either. Sometimes I wonder if we may have already met, maybe in passing. We might have even had a moment of recognition and realization, but we were so busy in our daily lives that it became a passing thought. A look and smile and nothing more. Other times I feel you are probably out there just wondering when I will drop into your life. Noone seems to believe in us anymore. Noone believes in true love anymore, especially that magical kind-of love that you and I share. You know my heart has some bruises around it too, but the wounds dont penetrate deep enough to still my heart, for it beats to love you. Please be patient with me though when we meet because it may take me some time to completely open up to you. You and I both know it will be worth while in the end. I have had some disappointments in love as I am sure you have too. Finding you has been a long, hard road. I have taken several paths and wrong turns. There have been many ups and downs. I have met some wonderful people though along the way to finding you. I have made a lot of friends. I have met a lot of great individuals and then some not so great. We both know that for the majority most people are decent. I am glad you have been so dedicated in your search for me, as I have been with you. I am also glad that your belief in true love has never wavered. I know you have a lot of faith in God, as I do. Because God is Love. His greatest gift to us and for us. Love is the closest to Heaven we will ever get here on this earth, dont you agree? I have to tell you something, and I know you will understand, as you may have faced the same on your journey to finding me. I did get married, and yes divorced. I guess along the way to finding you I got sidetracked, and being immature, I married out of desperation. The search for you has been long, and I wasnt sure that I would ever find you, so I settled {for a moment}. I know you mirror me and you take commitment to heart. I tried to make the most of my mistake and really stick it out, but in the end I couldnt give up on you. I will give my ex the respect and dignity he deserves though because he has been a good man, just us together wasnt good. I know you believe in marriage though and take those vows seriously, as I did and do. You know I did try my very best as I will with you. I know in my heart though that with us it wont be quite as hard, marriage is hard work but your heart has to be in it. With us it is true and pure and we will fight to keep our relationship deep and we will have a wonderful partnership. You will be my best friend and I will be yours. We will have the same beliefs and a great love of life. I believe my failed marriage was a life test and there were lessons to be learned and I have learned, as I know you have too, if you found yourself where I was. I know you will accept my son as your own, and if you have children, you know I will accept them as my own. How could we not accept each others kids when they are an extension of us? I know you are a great father and that this is a priority to you. If you are not a dad yet, I know you will be a great one because love involves family. I know you have a lot of family values. My friends have become very important in my life in your absence. I really wouldnt know what to do without them. They really are an extension of my real family. I know you understand this all to well though because you really value friendship and realize that these are some of the most important relationships you will ever make. I know you like to socialize too. I really miss you, cant wait to see you and find you. I cant wait for the opportunity to look into your eyes, feel safe in your arms and know I have finally, FINALLY found you. Until that day just know I am searching for you as you are me and I will never give up on you, us or true love. -Waiting in WV- Vaughn Pascal Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Vaughn_Pascal http://EzineArticles.com/?Dear-Soulmate&id=42511 buy ultram prescription discount ultram order online buy tramadol online cheap online pharmacy tramadol

How Is Your Cash Flow and How Factoring Can Help!
by babb brodman - Monday, 10 December 2007, 05:21 AM
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By Mark Little How did your company do this month with the cash flow? Why not let the question go; how has your cash flow been this year? Did you sweat it out worrying you might not make payroll, get that vendor off your back, pay that tax bill that was due and it was a lot more than you expected? For those of you that have a line of credit, did you get close to maxing out your line and have concerns that your line of credit is no longer an adequate facility. For those of you that use your personal money or credit cards to fund your cash flow, did you have moments you thought about getting a loan or a line of credit from the bank because the pressure is mounting, but you still are unable to get the banks to lend to the money. For those of you that have been sailing on smooth waters lately but you can see the approaching storm over the horizon and you dread approaching your bank again for an increase because they complained the last time because your growth is heavily centered around accounts receivables and they are getting uncomfortable. Well, you may say that the checks seem to always come in the mail just in time to get you over the hump. I say, just keep throwing the dice, the numbers will not come up one day if you keep pushing your luck! I could obviously continue with the examples but you get the point. The fact of the matter is that Factoring could be your solution for these and most scenarios when it comes to inadequate cash flow. Get informed about this form of finance and spread the word to your business associates. It could be what they are looking for also! Mark Little is President of Diversified Funding Services, Inc. He can be reached at 888-603-0055. His company website can be found by Clicking Here and the Company blog Click Here Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_Little http://EzineArticles.com/?How-Is-Your-Cash-Flow-and-How-Factoring-Can-Help!&id=199852 phentermine no prescription required phentermine no doctors prescription cheapest phentermine no prescription discount phentermine no prescription

Is Your Fly Fishing Equipment Ready for Spring?
by babb brodman - Sunday, 9 December 2007, 07:45 AM
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By Dave Ouellette In regards to fly fishing in BC, our northern winters allow us time to take stock of what we have, replenish supplies, re-organize tackle boxes and plan for this year's fishing trips. If you are like me, you took your fishing gear out of your vehicle after your final trip and put it into hiding for next season. Let me tell you, next season is almost here! With the cost of fishing equipment today, it pays dividends to pull that stuff out now to clean it and organize it so that you are ready for your opening day. He are a few tips for being prepared for the upcoming season. 1) Unravel each line from the reel and clean it with a light soap and warm water solution. As you clean it, take some time to stretch the curl out of the line. Leave the line unspooled overnight before you put it back on the reel. You may want to repeat this process the day before you head out to your favorite lake or stream so that you have a straight and limber line that lays out on the cast for you just like it was intended. If you clean your floating line, after it dries is a good time to treat it with a light coat of floatant. I like a quality silicone spray as it dries quickly and doesn't gunk up on the spool. 2) Take the spools off your reels and clean the gears and guts of the reel. I use common cotton swabs, WD40 and a clean rag or shop towel to complete the job. It's amazing how much dirt, debris or even rust gets into your reel during the season. Before you put the reel back together, lubricate the gears and shaft of the reel. I like lithium grease but most waterproof grease that stays pliable in cool temperatures will do. 3) While you have the line out and cleaned, check the butt end of the line to ensure that you are solidly connected to the backing. Many big fish have been lost (as well as an expensive line) due to a poor connection at the line-backing interface. 4) Re-do your leaders. Monofilament line deteriorates over time, especially when exposed to sunlight and the elements. Make sure your knots are clean and connections are secure. 5) Organize your fishing equipment bag. Take stock of what you have, make a list of what you need and organize it so everything is in place for your first trip out. There's nothing that ticks a fisherman off more than having stuff missing or out of place when you need it the most. 6) Re-organize your fly box(es). I tend to take out a selection of flies that I'm going to use that day and put them in a separate container. It saves space and time. My downfall is that I rarely put them back afterwards and I have a dozen separate containers with a mixed assortments of flies. 7) Check for all the extra supplies that you will need such as rain gear, flash lights, nets, waders, boats, motors and belly boat set-ups to ensure that they are there and operable. This will insure that your first fishing opportunity of the season isn't overshadowed by equipment challenges before you start. 8) Most importantly... take your spouse or partner out to dinner while you can, especially if they don't fish. They're going to miss you for a few months. The more diligent you are at taking care of your gear now, the more time you'll have later for a problem free first fishing trip of the season. Some of the local lakes will be ice free by the 1st of April and I expect to see the usual aluminum hatch at the likes of Jacko, Six Mile and White Lake in the Kamloops Area as soon as they can be navigated. Tight Lines, eh! Dave Ouellette was an Engineering Tech for Ducks Unlimited Canada for 11 years. While constructing over 200 wetland segment in the Southern Interior of BC, Dave managed to fish almost as many lakes and streams in his travels. As an avid flyfisherman, Dave spends most of his ice free seasons devoting intense research and development days to the rainbow trout lakes in the southern interior of British Columbia. See more of Dave's information at http://www.best-in-british-columbia.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dave_Ouellette http://EzineArticles.com/?Is-Your-Fly-Fishing-Equipment-Ready-for-Spring?&id=480979 canada pharmacy ultram hoodia diet pill buy now tramadol tramadol online pharmacy ultram online doctor prescription

How To Overcome Anxiety And Fear With Women
by babb brodman - Friday, 7 December 2007, 05:25 AM
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By Ross Jeffries One of the most common question I get is this: "I do fine if I am introduced to women or already know them. But walking up to a stranger, dead cold, in any situation, scares the bejezus out of me. I just can not do it. What can I do to resolve this?" Over the years, I have seen this question or variations on it more times than I can count. If you have felt shy, anxious or even afraid of women, especially beautiful ones, I can assure you that you are far from alone. In fact, I would have to say that fear and shyness around women is so common among men, it's close to being an epidemic. Now, this "fear factor" can strike guys at different stages. For most, it has to do with the initial approach/ice breaking. For a few guys, approaching is easy, but they freeze up when it comes time to making that serious physical pass. Wherever you may be having your "fear" or "shyness" or "freezing" problem, the good news is that there are powerful solutions to this that can get you going rapidly in the direction you want, without fear, shyness or shame. I am here to tell you that you can rapidly overcome all of this, just as thousands of guys I have taught have done. I can also assure you that this kind of fear effects guys from all walks of life, from rich to poor, from unathletic dudes to even former U.S Special Forces soldiers. Yes, I mean guys who would have no problem jumping from planes, running through mind fields and dodging bullets have flat out told me, face to face, women scare them silly. The good news, this can all be rapidly overcome with some awareness of how you are producing your shyness and fear and a little retraining of your mind. Your Fear Is Not A "Thing" Here is why: "fear" and "shyness" or "hesitation" are not THINGS that happen to you even though it may seem that way. Remember this rule for personal change; whatever it is that is troubling you, has a structure and a process, and that it means it can be changed, and even blown apart. You don't have a bunch of "fear" or "shyness" or "hesitation" fluid running through your body, like transmission fluid in a car that some mind mechanic has to drain out so you can then be "confident". "Fear" or "shyness" or "hesitation" are internal mental processes that you DO to yourself. You don't HAVE "shyness". You DO "shyness", usually so quickly and outside of your awareness of how you are doing it that it seems like something that is just happening to you. I repeat it again: all humans have their "recipes"-internal mental processes they do to themselves that produce the final resulting "feelings" of fear, confidence, assurance, calm, etc. So you too have some internal "recipe" that produces your shyness, or hesitation or fear. . This means that by changing one or more of the elements of your recipe-how you are talking to yourself, what you are visualizing, the flow of energy in your body or your posture and breathing, the resulting "feelings" that come out the other end can be rapidly and radically changed, even if you have suffered from them for a lifetime! Here's A Method Guaranteed To Work! We'll examine how to do this in detail, but I want to talk about the most powerful and easily shifted element of any internal "fear" recipe. It's one that most people never even consider, but I will explain not only how to use it to immediately rid yourself of all fear and nervousness around women, but also the science behind it so you will know WHY it works. I'm talking about the power of your breath. You can look at your breath as the single key ingredient for controlling and designing your state of mind with women. Why is this? Simply because the part of your brain that controls the fight or flight response-that rushing of adrenaline that makes you shake, get short of breath, feel jumpy and want to run from a woman, or just get passive and withdraw-that part of the brain is intimately linked to your breath. Put simply, you cannot go into the "flight or fight" response if you learn to control your breath. Control the breath in any situation and you will remain calm; if you've studied any kind of martial arts, you already know this. By controlling your breath and cutting off the fight-flight mechanism, you activate the creative and adaptive layer of your brain, the layer of the brain that is relatively new in terms of evolution. This layer of your brain can is the same part that helps you think on your feet, adapt to the situation in front of you, remember to try new behaviors, etc. It's also the part of your brain that lets you come up with exactly the right move or exactly the right thing to say an hour after the woman has walked away and you've already calmed down! We want you calmed down, immediately, so you can take advantage of and enjoy the new skills we'll teach you to succeed in every situation! Is this all making sense? Can you now imagine the power of remaining totally calm, relaxed, confident and secure, in every situation with women? Now, please remember, this is a practice. Retraining the brain takes some focus, discipline, repetition and time, but it can be done. So do this as a practice, ten minutes a day, everyday, for at least the next 2-3 weeks and get ready to enjoy the results you will feel! A Breath Practice To Destroy All Fear With Women The first thing I want you to do is take a deep, deep breath in through your nose. Do it right now as you read this. As you breathe in, do it by expanding your rib cage and imagine you are breathing into the center of your chest. Complete the inhale by expanding your belly and pushing it out. Now hold the breath for just a moment. Begin exhaling, also through your nose. This time, when you exhale, pull your belly toward your spine. Empty your lungs of air and at the end of the exhale, pause for just a moment. Notice how you can feel that calm moment of silence at the end of the inhale and the end of the exhale. Ok. Here comes the piece we want to add in. This will really help totally disrupt your fear response. Take another inhale, just like last time, through the nose. This time, as you do, imagine there is a soft line of energy moving down the front of your body and imagine it pooling in the space between your belly button and your pubic bone. In the martial arts, this place is known as the hara, or t'an t'ien. Imagine it swirling there in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction. Either way will work. When you are finished inhaling, hold the breath for just a moment and feel the calm and silence. Now, when you exhale (through the nose), pull your belly toward your spine and imagine a strong line of energy -an energy of strong will and intent-moving from the small of your back, up your spine and straight out through the top of your head. Feel the strength up your spine and your clarity of mine when you do this strong exhale. Please note here, when I say "imagine energy" what you ought to do is see some kind of color or feel some kind of feeling-like warmth or heat or tingling, or even a combination of both. It doesn't have to be vivid or super-real; just an idea that this is happening will do. The keys here: when you inhale, the energy you feel or imagine is soft and relaxed and moves down the front of the body. Almost like a feather brushing the surface of your skin.You imagine it gathering, pooling and swirling in the space between your belly button and pubic pone. When you exhale, the energy going up the spine is inside your body, in your spine, rather than on the surface of the skin. And it is strong AND calm. A relaxed determination. By the way, energetically speaking, this is what women mean when they say they want a guy with "backbone"!!) They are using a metaphor to describe something that is quite "energetically "real) When you really feel this calm, relaxed, determined feeling, put the finger tip of the first finger of your right hand on the tip of your thumb and touch it gently. As the feelings increase, increase the pressure of the fingertip against the tip of your thumb. You have now created a "calm/confident" anchor for yourself, so when you find yourself in a real world situation with women that's a bit scary, simply do one of the breath cycles (inhale and exhale) as you place your thumb and finger tip together. Increase the pressure of fingertip against thumb to increase the feelings of calm, confident power. I want you to practice this breathing for 10 minutes a day, sitting comfortably or standing. Take some time to study it, and re-read it a couple of times again! http://speedseductions.blogspot.com/2007/04/how-to-overcome-anxiety-and-fear-with.html Peace and piece, Ross Jeffries Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ross_Jeffries http://EzineArticles.com/?How-To-Overcome-Anxiety-And-Fear-With-Women&id=549795 ultram pharmacy on line order tramadol using cod buy tramadol online from oregon buy from online texas tramadol