Thursday, September 30, 2010
Aas Paas (1981) Tumhein Dil Mein Bandh Kar Loon Dariya my Doon Phenkh Chabi
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
General Hospital - 1983 Susan Moore Murder Storyline Pt 70
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Ryan's Hope 6-16-86 Pt. 1
Monday, September 27, 2010
Trixie and the Chocolate Factory - Part 9/9 - Speedy's Lady-Willy's Maybe
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Interior Design Customers From Hell
It seemed a pretty normal day when Mrs. Arnold phoned Art from the Start inquiring whether someone could help her with the design of her new bedroom.
But then again everything seems perfectly normal when a Customer from Hell first calls. If only there was a reliable means of screening out this sort of customer, they would quickly find themselves put on long term hold on the phone! But no such luck.
Interior Designer as Marriage Counsellor
After initial conversations and the usual site visit with Mrs. Arnold (name changed) it became clear that something was odd. She instructed us not to speak to her husband about the interior design of their bedroom and dressing room. Nevertheless we followed instructions, produced mood boards and quotation for the customer, however we started to get a bit suspicious when she arranged our appointments for days when Mr Arnold was out of town.
After Mrs. Arnold sent us a cheque by way of deposit payment we ordered in materials but a few days later an irate Mr Arnold called telling us to stop work. It then transpired that he knew nothing of his wife's plans and they were clearly not going to be a birthday surprise for him. He was furious that his wife was spending "his money" and it was clear that a marital row (probably not the first) was brewing.
To cut a long story short we'd been caught in the middle of a disintegrating marriage. The wife eventually moved out, the husband did not want any interior design work & cancelled the deposit cheque. We ended up wasting a lot of time with the Arnold's but luckily we did not end up too badly out of pocket!
Interior Design Thief
Every interior designer has probably experienced the potential customer who wants to borrow fabric sample books or catalogues. Sadly a percentage will use a designer like public lending library, borrow books and then purchase goods elsewhere. Sometimes books never come back but one can ask the borrower for a financial deposit to make sure they do.
However the worst case we came across was a customer who borrowed three books on a Friday and left a cheque by way of deposit. The customer returned, as she said she would, three days later and we then shredded the deposit cheque rather than bank it.
Unfortunately two weeks later, with the customer long gone we noticed that one book was missing two fabric samples, neatly cut out. We then checked the other books and they had been treated with the same disrespect.
If only the lady had asked for fabric samples - they would have been free of charge!
Catalogue Junkie
One job we quite like is recreating a "show home" for a customer because they usually have a good idea of what they want their new home to look like.
One day Freddie came calling. He had just bought a three floor town house on a large housing estate still being built near York, and he was only a few doors away from the show home. The brief was simple. "I want my home to look like the show home" and potentially the job should have been straightforward.
Unfortunately, Freddie had already visited a well known high-street household catalogue shop and had started buying furniture & accessories that looked nothing like the look he wanted. We had several visits to his new home & each time there was more "stuff" from this same catalogue. We tried to stop him wasting his money, but everything we suggested would cause him to look in the catalogue to find a cheap equivalent or alternative.
Our comments fell on deaf ears. In the end it was a case of "interior designer or bargain basement catalogue". Unfortunately Freddie's love affair with his 300 page glossy catalogue won and we had wasted all our time & effort, and he ended up with an uncoordinated and ridiculous looking home and furniture that would not even fit the available space.
With three real examples of Customers from Hell, you may well ask "What does a good customer look like?"
We like customers who:
want us to work with them in a partnership
are receptive to our design ideas
are honest about their tastes and budget
value the knowledge, experience and skill of a professional interior designer.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
How Can A Wife Find Out Their Husband Is Cheating?
It can be an absolutely devastating experience for a wife to find out their husband has been cheating on them. When there are kids involved one must be very careful in how you treat the situation and go about it cautiously. To recognize the signs your husband is having an affair you must understand the sensitivity of the situation.
One of the first signs you may see that can clue you in that your husband may be cheating on you is that he has been changing or upgrading his looks. Do you see him buying new clothes or taking better care of his looks which come across kind of odd or out of place for him?
Be aware that there are emotional affairs and extramarital affairs which are both wrong. If he is having an emotional affair it may be only a contact on the computer. If you observe your husband using the computer in ways that are odd compared to past behavior then he may be having contact with a girl online.
If you find that your husband does not carry out long conversations with you or does not complain about certain things with you like before it could be a sign. Has his sex life with you changed? Does he want to have sex with you less or even wants more now than before? There is a chance you find unexplained scratches or scars on his back or body.
Check his attitude, an unexplained change in his attitude toward you or the family could be a sign he is cheating on you. Does he stay at the office longer than what has been normal or easily losses his patience with his family?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
How Do You Cope When Your Husband Leaves You and You Still Love Him?
I get a lot of emails asking for tips on coping when your husband has left but you still love him and want him back. It can be very painful and just feel odd when you're on your own and feel like part of you is missing. It can also be worse when there is an unknown of how it is going to turn out. If you know that you were going to be without him for the long haul, then you could begin to adjust and heal, but if you doubt or hope that it might now be over, then you are sort of in limbo and this can prolong the pain. There is no doubt that this is a difficult time but you can and will get through it and luckily, the best way to get through it is often the most effective way to get him back, if this is what you want. I will discuss this more in the following article.
Understanding That It's Easier To Swim With The Tide Than Against It: Often it feels so weird and foreign for him not to be there, that we immediately go into a panic. We feel that we must solve this situation immediately or that we can perhaps kiss him goodbye forever. You must understand that you didn't get to this place overnight and so it is likely not going to be completely resolved over night. And, to be honest, you probably are better off giving this process time to run its full course. Allowing him to miss you and miss your home is really in your best interest because this will contribute to your having his full cooperation in working things out.
I know that it feels tempting to try to argue, manipulate or guilt your way into making him come home. And, while these things may yield you small victories, you'll often find that he's either resentful, noncommittal, or unsure if you go about getting him back home this way.
You are far better off initially making the points that you want him to know (you want him to be happy, you love him, you will miss him but you want to comply with the space that he has asked for, and that you are going to use the time for your benefit as well) and then backing off. This is a time when you should just sort of go where this takes you. You're better off leading him lead you than chasing him. I know that this advice sounds risky. I know that you are probably worried that if you let him take the lead, he's not going to do it. But, this is really the only way to ensure that you know that this is what he really wants. And, the silence, distance and time will often intensify his positive feelings, especially if you don't disturb this process by appearing over bearing, needy, or manipulative.
Making Sure He Sees You As The Strong, Confident, Busy Woman That You Are: To be very honest, the best thing that you can do right now is to keep yourself so busy that you will have a hard time stopping too long to dwell or feel devastated. Focus on your friends, your work, and those things that make you happy. Take very good care of yourself. Handle this with quiet confidence and grace. You don't want him to see that you're not capable of going it alone or that you don't enjoy your own company enough to have a bearable time right now.
I know that it's so tempting to put on that tattered robe, eat pizza straight out of the box, and take the phone off of the hook, but this is only going to take you to lonely dark places and weaken you. And, you do not want to be in a weakened state when you see or talk to him. You want the way that you've been spending to your time (in a productive way) to show on your face. You want for him to know that you are capable of interacting with your friends, getting things done on your own, and exploring your own interests.
Strengthening Yourself: In truth, the best thing that you can do right now is to strengthen yourself. How you accomplish this is going to be different for every one. Some people will focus on their appearance. Some will take a class or start a project. Whatever you need to do to engage yourself, keep yourself busy, and experience some pleasure, it is certainly worth the effort. It certainly doesn't hurt to let your very busy life leak to him. A woman who is coping and confident is going to appear so much more attractive as someone who is holed in and moping.
Now, some people will take this too far. They think the goal is to be distant and aloof. It isn't. You still want to be the laid back, fun, and happy go lucky person that he fell in love with. You want to be open and approachable, but you want to balance this with the fact that you certainly on not sitting at home waiting on his whims. This process might take some time, which is why it's important that you be comfortable and happy where you are. Restoring his attention might well take some time. There are instances when you might never have the exact same relationship. That doesn't mean you shouldn't try though.
And becoming the best version of yourself is a healthy option for you whether you get him back or not. Being at your best will allow you to create a healthier relationship with him, with yourself, or with whoever else comes along. Understand that this is just a speed hump. What's happening today may change tomorrow, but so long as you're moving forward in a healthy way, you can truly handle whatever comes your way.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Catch Cheating Husbands Statistics
Infidelity can tear your heart, and ruin your relationships completely. It can happen any time and with any body.
Let us see what the statistics of husband cheating wife is.
1. Do you know one-fifth of all married men strayed from their spouse at least once during their married life?
2. 5 percent of married men accepted that they had extra martial sex in a study conducted in 1997.
3. 17 percent of divorces in USA are caused by infidelity. Divorces completely ruin families, don't let infidelity be the cause of your divorce.
4. Most of the cheating husbands try utmost to maintain the secrecy.
Considering the above facts, do you think you know your husband well or you are intuitive enough to catch something is wrong.
To save your marriage and stop any possible break up, you need to take actions. It is better to be alert and take precaution rather than part of a sudden tragedy.
If you are aware of what you should be looking for it can help you to determine if your hubby has strayed outside his marriage vows.
How to know your husband is cheating you
1. Does your husband start working late hour recently?
2. Does he start traveling too frequently
3. Is he giving more attention to you all on a sudden?
4. Do your husband is getting too many phone calls from unknown people and that too often at odd hours?
If you find any abnormality in his behavior and if it is in early stage you probably can stop the possible break up in future and get him back. Here is an excellent article on how to improve the relation between married couples and get your ex back - Magic of making up review
Plan of actions to find out whether your husband has a girlfriend.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Cigarettes Are Addictive -- Once You Start Smoking, It Is Almost Impossible To Stop / Video
Monday, September 20, 2010
David Archuleta - To Be With You (Piano Accompaniment)
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Facts About Submission (love) In Marriage
Many folks seem confused about the subject of submission. Hopefully, this article will bring to light some needed wisdom and understanding concerning this issue and put to rest the culturally accepted folklore we hear about everyday in society about submission. By the way, this is not my wisdom, it comes from God, and I am just His messenger.
Fact 1
Scripture says that the husband ought to (love) submit to his wife. What for? Why can't a husband just boss his wife around and treat her like a doormat? Why can't he demand that she do things for him? Because that is not acceptable behavior on how a Christian husband is supposed to love his wife. For the Christian man, there is a proper way to love his wife, and that is not being demanding, ruling, abusive, controlling, or bossy.
A husband's love is submission to his wife. So then I guess it works both ways. This is the kind of submission God is talking about because it is the same way Jesus Christ submitted to the Church.
Husbands love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25
Jesus Christ GAVE HIMSELF UP FOR THE CHURCH! What church? We are the Church! Jesus died for us. That is how a Christian husband is to love his wife. He is to love her by GIVING HIMSELF UP FOR HER. He doesn't literally die like Jesus Christ did, but he does make her well-being of prime importance in his life.
Fact 2
Submitting to your Christian husband does not mean you cannot think for yourself, or have your own opinions, thoughts, and ideas. On the contrary, it means you are free within yourself to respect, honor and love the man you married. It means you love God and trust your husband.
Many women feel threatened by a man because they do not feel good about themselves or because they were abused in the past and now they perceive all men to be abusive. Negative beliefs about submission tend to grow and grow and grow, until soon enough the majority thinks a woman who submits must be a back woods hillbilly. This is what I call a web of total deceit. People are deceived into believing what they have been conditioned to believe since they were young. It can be so brainwahsing that they actually begin to behave in the way they believe, and see no other way.
Fact 3
A wife does not have to submit to an abusive husband. If a man is abusing his wife in any way, shape or form, then the scripture clearly does not apply. Did Jesus abuse the Church? No! A Christian man should try and be as much like Christ as he can be.
We are human and make mistakes. To err is to be human, folks. And everything in marriage is not going to fit into its nice little comfort zone all the time. Christian couples fight and yell, and even get angry and slam doors. This is not the kind of abuse I am referring to. This is normal marriage stuff that usually ends with repentance and forgiveness. If abuse continues in the relationship, that is what I am talking about.
Fact 4
Some couples already submit to each other and don't even know it! Submission is just another way to compromise oneself for the other. Submission is cooperation. Submission is giving way to something we want for something they want. My friend said to me the other day about how much she liked the book I wrote called, Journey on the Roads Less Traveled. She went on to tell me that she could never submit to her husband. You know what I told her? I said, really? That is odd because I see you submitting to your husband every time we are together!
Well, she had to think about if for a minute and she agreed with me. They have a great relationship. She is very independent minded by the way, but their relationship just kind of flows together as one unit because they are always giving in to one another, and they don't even know it! When you don't have to think about submitting, but just do it, that is a good relationship. So, why didn't my friend know that she already submits to her husband? Because her husband is not demanding, controlling, ruling, or abusive with her, he just loves her the best way he can through his own love for God!
Fact 5
Submission is a piece of cake when you trust in God. Submission takes one thing, and that is great humbleness. Humbleness comes from God. We learn to be selfish by the way we were raised, and what made an impact in our life while growing up. We either learn to remain selfish or we learn to grow out from that negative attitude, and learn to be free with who we are with others.
For instance, if I am not free to be me, then I cannot give any of myself away. If I am free with who I am, I am free to love others with the love that never asks for anything in return. Selfish people are too needy to love others properly. This is one of the major problems in marriage. Only when we give ourselves up like Christ gave himself up for the Church, can we love others properly.
Why do people humble themselves? Because they trust in God! Why do people trust in God? Because they are humble!
Fact 6
The best marriages are mutually submissive ones. Marriage is all about give and take, negotiation, and compromise. Think about your life with your spouse. In what ways do you compromise and negotiate with your spouse? What would happen if you rebelled over these issues? What happens when you only think about yourself?
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy, and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3:13-17
Friday, September 17, 2010
Blackmail (1929 film)Blackmail(1973)Hindi -THE FIRST WHITE HOUSE VIDEO ON U-TUBE-17-1-2009
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
I Miss You!
The day I met you I knew you were the one, I could feel it in your voice, the first time I ever talked to you was on the phone, and it was odd for me because that first connection was the beginning of a new love and life as I was going to know it.
Your words flowed in my soul like water, they floated around in my head as we were talking and we were laughing, a memory that will live in my mind for ever. That day was the first and I knew you were the one.
I met you in a far off and different place one that I was not use to, but I didn't care you were going to be there, the first time I saw you my heart start beating really fast and I could feel trembling in my whole body like I was on a roller coaster and I didn't know if it was going to stop, you were so tense to I could see it in your face, but I didn't care it was met to be and then you smiled at me and I knew you were the one for me.
There was no time no worries no movement but our two heart beating it was like we were the only ones there, all we seen was our own faces and smiles it was like a big love blanket just covered us both that is all we could see.
You covered me in your arms a big hug it felt so good, I really couldn't believe we had finally met after 1 year of talking on the phone and sharing so much then and knowing it was all worth the wait. You were everything you said you'd be. Your pictures didn't do you justice, it became a must that I come to meet you in person,the reason was clear you were the one for me.
We shared everything it was amazing how we were met for each other I kept thinking how come love takes so long, to find your soul mate, I use to wonder why, but as I was looking at you I guess the question doesn't matter just as long as it happens.
It was a love that had no real ending it was a love that made me happy I got to live that moment. It was a love that only we has between us, it was our love and only we knew how it was going to be, you lead me into a love that is ever lasting, and we were the only ones casting in it. It was a true love story, and we lived in it's glory.
I had a really good time just getting to know him and he got to know me, the day came I had to go back, you knew it to, I held memories that made my heart feel sad and lonely I didn't want to leave I wanted to stay with you for ever, you had a real world and so did i. You to took me to my destination for me to say my good byes, I saw a tear in your eyes, you chose not to come in and say good bye to me, for reasons of your own, I said that is ok we still have the phone. And then you drove away.
All the way home my heart ponder on you and I was feeling you and hearing you and wishing life wasn't as it is but it was. I was feeling like, was this whole trip just about saying good bye, was I believing a lie, and then I cried.
I knew you were for me, I miss you already, I wish time would rewind for just a moment so I could hold you in that blanket of love, it was real and it was the best love I have ever had, or experienced it just kept rolling over and over in my mind, I pray for some kind of sign the the phone rang, it was you telling me to come back soon.
So we talked on the phone everyday until that day I did return and it was like the first time our hearts kept that burn. I felt like we were on top of the world and there was no ending. You were sending me love your love, you were the one.
I loved you so much every time my heart beat it was you joined to me as one,we were the same so I thought, time has changed I could feel it. It was a sad feeling at first, your eyes looked like they were some place else I didn't question it because you have a life to, and I wasn't really in it only when you wanted me there, I knew something wasn't the same it was in all the signs.
So I sprayed some perfume on you said please don't do that, I looked at you and asked why, you sighed and said I will tell you when we get to our room, my heart sunk to my feet it was really hard to hold back the tears and facing my darkest fears, I knew what he was going to say, I didn't want to hear it so I just kissed him and said I missed you, we were together for a few hours and he chose to leave, and he kissed me and said I will be back soon, he never told me but I knew, I waited for him to be out of sight and I cried like a baby and I took the next plane out of there with out saying good bye.
I did the right thing and the pain still is in my heart because I knew he was the one for me, and I miss him. I miss letting him no what is going on in my life, my heart still ponders on him, I miss you I miss saying how I feel on things I miss sharing love with you I miss the days we had together and the love that was made, I miss your since of humor your thoughts and how your life is, I miss what you have to say about your work and your kids. I miss you sending me things. I miss your advice, and the late night talks. I miss seeing things that are of interest and I can't tell you about them, I miss you telling me your joys and what you'd do to change the world.
I hope your happy with your life.
Because while you were in mine I was.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Healing Your Wounds and Moving on With the Best Divorce Songs
Divorce is one of the saddest things that could ever happen to a person's life. Although it remains one of the real possibilities in any marriage, it is also one of the most painful processes couples go through. Good thing there is music to soothe the soul of any divorcee! It may not actually help put the marriage back together (especially without the effort of those involved) but the catharsis it brings can soothe the burning feelings of all those going through these tough times.
Here are some of the songs that we think are perfectly applicable to any divorce situation together with the reasons why we like them:
l 'Nothing Compares 2 U' by Sinead O'Connor: Although some sites for some reason rank this as one of the best wedding songs of all time (for some odd reason considering how utterly depressing it is), this is one tearjerker that everyone who had a turbulent relationship used to bawl over in the 90s. It's also consistently voted one of the greatest songs of the decade.
l 'How Could An Angel Break My Heart' by Toni Braxton: Infidelity is a painful experience transcending gender, race or class. The video of this song depicts an interracial affair but listeners from all walks of life can relate to Toni Braxton's plaintive voice on this track.
l 'In The Real World' by Roy Orbison: This song is heavier than a sumo wrestler backflipping onto your chest and tells of how reality can complicate things in spite of honest intentions and emotions. Very highly recommended with the lights down and the volume up.
l 'That's the Way I've Always Heard it Should Be' by Carly Simon: Kids have a way of complicating divorces to the point of it becoming unbearable. Just ask Carly.
l 'Lost Cause' by Beck: The perfect remedy for all the lost causes in your life that you're so tired of fighting for. Pun intended.
l 'Always On My Mind' by Elvis Presley: This is for the ex that you wish you could mend stuff with and you still love. Aaaw. It was the divorce song of Elvis and Priscilla so how could you go wrong?
Divorce may be a really tiring and sad affair but don't worry! A bright tomorrow is right around the corner.
Monday, September 13, 2010
2 Important Steps to a Happy Marriage
What makes a happy marriage? Why do some marriages last and others end in hurt and humiliation? Luck, past experiences in ones life, what exactly is it? After being married for 25 years and watching other people who have been married for a long period of time there are 2 common things that all these marriages have.
The first is common denominator is mindset. Marriage is a life long commitment, period. There should only be very limited reasons for leaving a marriage. Boredom, attraction to another person, weight fluctuation, monetary situations, none of those things fall into the limited reasons. You are to love that person above all other people, things, and events. Now, I truly believe that having faith and putting our marriage in God's hands is one of the reasons that my husband and I are still married. I can't imagine going through some of the crisis in our marriage without the council of God's Word and surviving.
You might be thinking right now, wait a minute, commitment? What are you talking about? I got married because I was madly, passionately in love. The problem with that is mad, passionate love easily can turn into mad passionate hate and disgust. The first time your darling upsets you and you are lying in bed wondering how in the world you are going to stand spending the rest of your life with the person lying next to you. Unfortunately, at that time of reflection a lot of people tend to forget the vows that they took at the beginning of this little trip down the marriage path. But before walking down that path let's stop and go back to the days of when you were single.
Now, I know that we all come from different walks of life and that we all have our own personal baggage. Guess what, your future mate is going to be bringing in their own personal baggage as well. It's going to get crowded in the relationship fast! This is when the first conflicts start to raise their ugly little heads. How are you going to handle the differences, those little "incidents" that seem pretty trivial can be blown up into an all out battle when one gets annoyed, tired or upset. Right now, right at that moment is when your character is going to reveal itself and how you will handle the problems that will arise once you get married. Do you have the mindset of commitment? If not, those little incidents that turned into big fights could be enough to separate you from your marriage.
The second denominator is communicating. Now I understand that communicating can mean different things for different couples. Even different people within the relationship. It is usually thought that the woman does more talking then the man. And that might be true. But I haven't used the word, talk. I'm using the word communicate and we all know there is a difference.
Communicate to each other more then just how the job is going, how the children are behaving. Talk to each about your goals and your desires. What dreams do you have? Is there something that is bothering you, confide it to your mate. What are your fears? As a married couple you have something that nobody else has each other. Communicating can keep your marriage working like a well oiled machine.
There is no way you can know what the other is thinking without listening to what your spouse says. And believe it or not listening is the most important key to communicating. When your spouse talks to you puts down whatever you are doing and looks them in the eye while they speak. Afterward, repeating back to them what you heard: you just had a conversation; Listen, hear and repeat.
So the 2 important steps to a happy marriage is your mindset of being committed to your marriage so that you will not let the little incidents in life build up and come between you and your spouse. And that you will communicate with them, tell them more then just how your day was but your hope and dreams; your fears and you will do the same for them.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
One Way Ticket To Hell AKA Teenage Devil Dolls pt 1
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Teach Your Child to Understand and Follow Directions - Steps to Help
It's important for you to notice what and how well your child understands what is said to him versus how well he picks up clues from situations. Why is it important? If your child does not understand language, he isn't going to use language well for his age.
Many parents have told me during speech-language assessments, "Oh, he knows where to throw away the tissue after he wipes his nose." On closer examination, it becomes apparent that the child does not understand the spoken direction, "Go throw your tissue in the trash," but rather that he has learned what he is supposed to do and always does-throw the tissue in the trash.
There are many things families do routinely in their homes. Many children who don't understand spoken language well are fairly good at learning some of these routines. They know where things are, they know what to do with them, and they know what action follows another.
If you really want to know what your child understands and how well she understands, you have to check it out in an unfamiliar/non-routine situation without pointing to or looking at the thing you are talking about. For example, a child might understand, "Get the spoon," if it just fell on the floor, and she heard it fall, but she might not understand, "Get the spoon" if you say it "out of the blue" while standing in the middle of the kitchen away from the location of the spoons. This is a test and not a teaching step, but it is important for you to find out.
Here I will share with you some steps to follow to help your child learn to understand and follow directions that you give. You need to go on to the next step only if your child did not follow the direction--either he didn't understand, or he didn't comply. Praise him as soon as he does what you asked by saying the key words again in your praise, for example, "Good! You put your shoes over by the door."
Here's a hierarchy to follow:
State a direction without adding any gestures.
Restate the direction using the same words so he has another chance to process the same words.
Restate the direction using the same words and providing gestures or demonstration of what he is to do.
Say the direction a different way, perhaps providing more information.
Say it again and assist him to do it ["hand over hand"-your hands guiding him through the task.]
As he is doing the task, comment, "That's it! Your are putting your jacket on the chair." [or whatever it is you asked him to do]
Remember to praise when done using the words from the first presentation of the direction: "Good-you put your jacket on the chair."
Give your child directions to follow throughout the day that are at his level of understanding, gradually making them more challenging either by making them longer or saying them in ways you haven't tried before. Get his attention and then state the direction without pointing or otherwise gesturing. Use the hierarchy as needed to help him succeed.
As your child learns to understand more of what you say, his expressive language skills are likely to increase, also.
Friday, September 10, 2010
DW GRIFFITH TELEPHONE & THE LADY
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Carefully Weird
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
A Look at Interracial Relationships
There's something about America, our history, our values or maybe the very contradictions of our society that can still make interracial relationships a lot more difficult than others. Most relationships deal with mostly internal pressures with perhaps a little added tension from family or friends. Interracial relationships deal with all of the usual difficulties plus negative input from society at large, which means that people you don't even know and have never met will have an opinion about your relationship, often negative, simply because two people from different groups have fallen in love.
Historically, in America, the interracial relationships that have been met with the most widespread and violent responses exist between blacks and whites. Strictly due to America's history of importing blacks as slaves which created a huge divide between blacks and whites, interracial relationships made headlines, sparked riots and even led to the creation of laws both forbidding them and protecting them, depending on the different states involved. It's a sad story when a country as a whole casts a shadow over love between any two consenting adults.
When Sydney Poitier "Came to Dinner", when Sammy Davis Jr. married Mai Britt, when a black man first kissed a white woman on TV, people got upset, sparks flew, fires burned and people died. It seems silly now, in retrospect, that a black man and a white woman should have any more problems maintaining a relationship than anybody else. But, in some places, they still do. And even though that situation has quieted down some, it hasn't gone away and any odd set of circumstances could conceivably fan those flames once again.
Even worse, due to the history of the past 25 years in America, with more and more people coming here from different parts of the world, the problem has actually expanded. Instead of blacks, Muslims have come under pressure in America and interracial relationships between whites and Muslims are the new sore spot in interracial relationships. Hopefully, we can evolve someday to a place where relationships between any two people can be treated without the distraction of skin color, religious background or any other irrelevant factors.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Find People by Cell Phone Number - Do You Think Your Partner is Cheating? Find Out Now!
A friend of mine recently had a huge problem. She had this nagging feeling that her boyfriend was cheating on her. He was receiving phone calls, at odd hours of the night and from unidentifiable numbers. To solve her problem she did some research on how to find people by cell phone number.
At first she thought about using a private detective to find people by cell phone number only, because, well that was the only way she knew how.
She went ahead and checked out the rates and was blown away at how much she would have to pay. Plus on top of that she would have to wait weeks for the information.
Of course she freaked out. After all she was in love with this man and these calls were causing her stress. Thankfully internet research gave her the answer on how to reverse search a cell phone number.
To find people by cell phone number one has to do something called a reverse cell phone look up. This would give her the person's name, address, family information company and so forth.
My friend desperate was for answers so she went ahead and used one of those online databases that claimed to be able to find people by cell number.
She was so amazed, delighted and hurt by the information that she received. She was able to find out that boyfriend that was flirting with one of her friends. Her friend was simply using another number that she never knew about.
The amazement and delight came from the fact that she could receive so much information on the numbers that she needed, so much more than she had ever hoped to get. This was what she needed to kick that guy to the curb. If this ever happens to you then use reverse phone look up to find people by cell phone number.That way, you will not waste your time dating a loser.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Political Odd Couple Jeff & Tara: Do opposites attract?
Sunday, September 5, 2010
When Your Mother-In-Law Seems Impossible
Your mother-in-law says something that feels like:
a) a put down,
b) painful criticism,
c) intrusive advice,
d) an insult,
e) a crazy woman speaking.
Will you yell, sneer, show anger or leave the room? Do you cry, sulk or put on a wounded dog look? Are you sarcastic, aggressive or just stubbornly silent? These responses may seem reasonable, but another approach may be more effective. You could refuse to respond to aggression with aggression. You could, odd as it may sound, practice the principles of Aikido.
Aikido, one of the martial arts, is a way of defending oneself while also protecting the attacker from injury. The word Aikido, Wikipedia says, may be translated as "the Way of harmonious spirit."
Okay, you may be wondering why you want to protect from harm someone who just insulted you. Unless your mother-in-law really is a crazy woman, there is a good chance that her statement has less to do with you than with her. Some hurt she holds within her may prompt her disagreeable behavior. The odds are quite good that while the hurt may have been triggered by you, it was not caused by you.
Mother-in-law behavior that seems inexplicable may arise from inappropriate assumptions about the way the world should be. When the world does not back her up, your mother-in-law may feel hurt and blame you. Never mind whether this is fair or not, it is a reality you have to deal with. So how you can deal with it in a way that does the least damage to both of you?
Aikido is not turning the other cheek or passively ignoring the intention to harm. Rather, it invites engagement--an engagement that turns the attacker's momentum to your benefit. Here is a way to understand the concept: You push me, I push back. We are locked in a pushing match. Instead, if you push me, I step to the side. I use no energy, and you are suddenly off-balance.
How can we step aside or use the force of her attack to turn the mother-in-law in a different direction? How might Aikido offer a more productive way of dealing with hurtful comments? Here are a few examples of responses that aim to employ the Aikido principle to discharge the energy of the attack and turn the conversation in a more fruitful direction:
1. Substitute curiosity for resistance. "Hmmm, you think (repeat the offending comment). Tell me why you think that way since I know your son (or daughter) doesn't think that way at all."
2. Acknowledge difference and explore it. "It seems, that we have different values. That isn't good or bad, it is just different. Can we learn to accept our differences?"
3. Give honor and ask to be honored. "I respect your life since from it has come the person I have chosen to marry. Now I ask you to respect the way we live our lives. We want you in our life, but we need you to allow us to make choices that are right for us without feeling judged or criticized. When we need your good advice, I promise we will ask."
4. Frame the conversation you wish to have. "You know, I so much want to have a good relationship with you. I know it matters to your daughter (or son), but it matters to me as well. Can we discuss what we need to do to make that happen because we are not headed in that direction now?"
In an upsetting moment, it can be hard to gather our wits, find our voice and respond without defensiveness. If we feel hit, the natural urge is fight or flight. But with a bit of mental preparation and some deep breaths, it is possible to turn the discussion to good end. To do so, we have to be able to "go to the balcony," that is, to rise above what is happening on the ground, watch it with a distance that gives us some perspective and decide how to respond with our evolved brain, not our mammalian brain.
Will trying to follow Aikido principles always work? Probably not, but there is a very good chance that it can improve the dynamic and produce better behavior on all sides. When we speak authentically to one another, when we speak with love and not fear or anxiety, we can truly communicate, not just send words in each other's direction.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Signs That He Is Going To Propose
Are you wondering if you are about to become an honest woman? Are you wondering when, oh when is your boyfriend finally going to pop the big question. There are a few tell tale signs that he is going to propose. These are of course not a guarantee, but if your guy is like a lot of others, then you will notice some odd behavior before he gets down on one knee.
If you notice him start talking more and more about weddings you have been to, and some of the things that he noticed and liked and begins asking you about stuff that you liked he may be trying to gather more information on your thoughts of your wedding.
If you notice that for some odd reason he is saving up and not splurging as he usually does, this may also be a sign that he is ready to make a big purchase. Let's just hope he is saving for a ring and not a new fishing pole or bowling ball.
If you notice him start to act weird in general and you are sure he is not cheating on you, this may also be one of many signs that he is going to propose. Many guys start to get nervous and anxious before the big day. These nerves and anxiety will manifest themselves in weird little things he might do.
If he yells you he wants to start "saving" for future stuff like opening a joint account so the two of you can start "saving" for trips and such, that is a pretty dead give away. He is saying he is committing to you by opening a joint account together. This is also a sneaky way for him to start putting cash on the side for an engagement and wedding, without you knowing it.
If he and some of your friends start acting weird around you, again in a good way, this may be a sign that he is hatching a plan with your friends to surprise you in a very public venue. Such as proposing at a party or sporting event.
Again, these are not guarantees that he is going to propose, but they are some signs that I have noticed and heard of in many, many of my friends before popping the big question. Your gut is usually your best guide. If you feel he is about ready to pop the big question, see him acting out of the ordinary in a good way, you may very well start to see signs that he is going to propose.
Friday, September 3, 2010
The Odd Couple
Thursday, September 2, 2010
How to Get Your Spouse Back - Restore Your Marriage Before It's Too Late
Tension from within is the greatest enemy to your marriage. If the emotions run high and you exchange bitter words with your spouse as household items turn into missiles, there are high chances that your marriage may come to an end.
After things have cooled down, you will have a strong desire to have a peaceful home. Home is basically where your heart belongs, and now you are heartbroken. In order for your home to be really peaceful, you need to know how to get your spouse back. No matter how hopeless your situation may seem, there are useful steps that will help you to restore your marriage.
Understand the reality
First of all, you need to understand that there is really no such thing as a perfect marriage where everything fits in snugly. In every relationship, there are a number of challenging circumstances that need to be handled with care so as not to rock the boat. In fact, these challenges make a marriage even more worthwhile. Overcoming the challenges creates an even stronger bond between spouses.
Although your circumstances have resulted in the walkout of you spouse, it does not mean that you are very odd, or that there is nothing you can do about it. The following are some of the important steps you should bear in mind if you want to learn how to get your spouse back.
Be the person your spouse used to know
Although people are dynamic and you are bound to change with passing time, you should ensure that you remain interesting to your spouse. Determine the great qualities that your spouse used to enjoy. If you have changed in some way, then you need to make necessary corrections. See to it that your core self remains the same in spite of the ravages of additional responsibilities.
Make amends
Your spouse could not have left simply out of a whim without any reason. Determine what has been creating friction between you and find a suitable solution. There is really no point in finding out how to get your spouse back if you will keep doing the mistakes that drove you apart in the first place.
Let your spouse know of your desire
You should not expect your spouse to be a mind reader. Say exactly what you feel and would like to do. However, do not say it verbally, since emotions can easily get the better of you and ruin your chances. Put what you feel and would like to do on paper. This is a good way to get your spouse's attention so that you can begin working your way towards rebuilding your marriage.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
On Gay Marriage - A Historical Perspective
Gay marriage has been a hot topic in many countries especially the United States. Surprisingly, quite a number of them have already legalized it like the Netherlands, Australia and ironically -- the United States' closest neighbor -- Canada. At this moment, almost all of the developed nations have ratified the law and, at face value, it is quite odd that the US has not followed suit. There are a countless number articles that have dealt with the advocacy, the ratification, or even the repeal of these laws in the United States. Hence, this article will not be dealing with that particular facet. Instead, we will take a deeper look at US history and contextualize it to contemporary times, in an attempt to better understand the status quo. We will try to explain the possible historical underpinnings which may explain why the United States is "lagging behind" as far as this issue is concerned.
First, let us ask a few questions: How did the US come into being? What are the values of the people of the US? How does the US react to revolutionary changes?
What was to be the nation called the United States of America is a conglomeration of people from various foreign lands who were, in one way or another, forced to migrate in order to free themselves from persecution due to their personal beliefs. These beliefs, although predominantly religious (e.g. Puritanism), also covers views on economic policies (e.g. Boston Tea Party), and political ideals (e.g. the unwillingness to be subordinated by the British Monarchy). Hence, unlike countries like Great Britain, the Netherlands and others, the people of the United States are bound not by cultural affinity, as they come from a variety of backgrounds, but by their common yearning for their convictions to be recognized. Because of this, the US comprises people who have strong convictions on what they believe is right, and are willing to fight tooth-and-neck just to uphold them.
This level of obstinacy has been passed on through generations. To illustrated, the American Civil War was caused by Abolitionist Movement, the advocacy for woman suffrage dragged on for decades, and the long-standing fight for equal treatment for African-Americans is still in progress up to this day.
In essence, all these three can be considered as major paradigm shifts - major modifications of the social structure. These movements were all aimed at changing the definitions of what is normal and what is not. In this manner, the advocacy of gay rights is no different as it aims to redefine the concept of what a family is, the same institution that is primordial in any social construct. It strikes the basic sensibilities of a majority of the population.
But this begs the question: What can be done to forward this advocacy? From the sound of things, it seems that this is a lost cause.
Not necessarily. The issue on gay rights may be legitimate or not, but everything, in reality, boils down to the factor of time. Yes, time. For both the advocates and adversaries, continuously fight for what you believe in, and time will come that the people will realize whether you have a legitimate point or not. But in view of history, to shock the system into submission via a drastic transformation is quite unlikely.