The other day I was so grossed out, when I looked up an article I had written years ago, asking the question when is it okay for teens to have sex? All I did was write two words into Google's search engine----"teen sex" There were thousands upon thousands of pages about every kind of teen sex known to man.That's why I was so grossed out. Topping the Google list was a four letter word I can't say here. On the bottom of the page Google had written: "One of the page views, has been deleted." Every kind of swear word naming all kinds of s-e-x was here, displayed on Google, for anyone interested to look it up. It seemed as though I had stepped into a male dominated sports team locker room where all the guys were super macho, hyped up on testosterone laden drugs.
I felt so grossed out, I thought of this blog entry and banning any pictures about underage kids doing the nasty. Swearing and pornography should be banned from the Internet. The Internet has slowly evolved into an arena for people of all ages to jump on to find friends, find a soul mate, sell their stuff, further their careers, and promote their lives and careers. Every age group is surfing the net, looking for something that may or may not be out there. But millions of kids under a certain age are perusing the Internet playground. Even regular TV still filters out several swear words. (Not many, but they still ban several swear words, and sexual situations.)
After all, our kids peruse the Internet. They can see and learn all the swear words on the Internet. When my oldest child was still in high school, he told me that whenever he went on the Internet at school, almost every site he tried to get on was blocked from view by the education system. I think I said, "Thank God." out loud. We as parents, should still be able to protect our kids against something in this world. Do we really need seven year olds wandering around parroting back swear words that they saw on the Internet while talking to their friends on Facebook?
Kids need to be kids! Our children don't have to grow up and face reality before they start middle school. Do little kids really need to sound like high school aged kids before they are old enough to type those swear words into a computer?
The next questions are who will ban swear words from the Internet? This leads to how will they be banned? This also leads to how will teens be banned from viewing sex, and pornography on the Internet? Why not utilize the creative talents of computer geniuses(kids), who can develop software making tools to be installed into every computer when they are sold in stores. This will create jobs, aiding the economy of the world. An agency will be commissioned to devise the word swearing ban.
Can you see teens asking for old computers for Christmas instead of brand new computers with all the new features? Copyright 2012, (c).
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
How to increase your energy levels in the morning
Isn't it strange how some people bound out of bed in the morning happy to be alive? You wonder where these people come from, and how they get out of bed with a smile adorning their faces, as you pull the warm, comfortable, soothing blankets up to your chin. Although it might irritate you, you've probably wondered where they get all that energy so early in the day, and how you can acquire even a smidgen of that energy level in the morning.
THINK POSITIVE
Besides drinking a gallon of coffee every morning, try thinking positive thoughts to increase your energy levels in the morning. Working a job you enjoy will of course help immensely.Thinking negative thoughts, and being a negative person places your body at risk for low energy levels and for having a bad day. Negative thinking makes life harder to live. Thinking positive thoughts is very much like turning on the spigot allowing sunshine to radiate throughout your mind and your body. Positive thinking allows for your day and your morning to be happier, easier and more enjoyable. That must be why, the old saying, "smile and the whole world smiles with you", is true.
SCHEDULE SOME ME TIME
Every day do something positive, fun, stimulating, or relaxing that you really want to do. Even if you have to lock yourself in the bedroom getting away from your life partner, and needy children, then go for it! You deserve to have something to look forward to every day. Therefore,schedule time to do something you want. This could be anything from exercising, going for a walk, bike riding, or reading a magazine. By giving your self something to look forward your morning will be filled with more energy as will your entire day.
EXERCISE IN THE MORNING
Increase your energy levels in the morning by exercising in the morning instead of at night. Experts agree that exercising gives a body more energy. When people exercise at night, they are gaining energy at the wrong time. That's why you should not exercise at night, because all those positive endorphins may be keeping you awake.But when you exercise in the morning, you will be waking your body up in a more natural manner, and you will be gaining more energy.
Increase your energy levels in the morning by going to bed at a regular time every night. Try eating a healthy breakfast, exercising, and drinking a caffeinated beverage of choice. Think happy thoughts, look forward to much needed me time, and enjoy your morning as well as your entire day! Copyright, 2012, (c).
THINK POSITIVE
Besides drinking a gallon of coffee every morning, try thinking positive thoughts to increase your energy levels in the morning. Working a job you enjoy will of course help immensely.Thinking negative thoughts, and being a negative person places your body at risk for low energy levels and for having a bad day. Negative thinking makes life harder to live. Thinking positive thoughts is very much like turning on the spigot allowing sunshine to radiate throughout your mind and your body. Positive thinking allows for your day and your morning to be happier, easier and more enjoyable. That must be why, the old saying, "smile and the whole world smiles with you", is true.
SCHEDULE SOME ME TIME
Every day do something positive, fun, stimulating, or relaxing that you really want to do. Even if you have to lock yourself in the bedroom getting away from your life partner, and needy children, then go for it! You deserve to have something to look forward to every day. Therefore,schedule time to do something you want. This could be anything from exercising, going for a walk, bike riding, or reading a magazine. By giving your self something to look forward your morning will be filled with more energy as will your entire day.
EXERCISE IN THE MORNING
Increase your energy levels in the morning by exercising in the morning instead of at night. Experts agree that exercising gives a body more energy. When people exercise at night, they are gaining energy at the wrong time. That's why you should not exercise at night, because all those positive endorphins may be keeping you awake.But when you exercise in the morning, you will be waking your body up in a more natural manner, and you will be gaining more energy.
Increase your energy levels in the morning by going to bed at a regular time every night. Try eating a healthy breakfast, exercising, and drinking a caffeinated beverage of choice. Think happy thoughts, look forward to much needed me time, and enjoy your morning as well as your entire day! Copyright, 2012, (c).
Thursday, March 29, 2012
How exercise can improve self esteem
Did you know that exercising regularly will improve your self esteem? After exercising for the first couple of times, you will of course feel tired, and hungry. When you get into a regular exercise routine, you will most probably notice something happening. You will be getting into great shape physically, mentally and emotionally. You will start feeling healthy, stronger, and possibly even younger.
Exercise improves not only your body shape, helps you to lose weight, but exercise builds self esteem. Maybe that's why those athletes in high school were so popular? Why does exercise improve self esteem?
START LOOKING BETTER, BABY!!
After exercising for a long period of time, you will notice something, you will look better. Your self esteem will shoot into the stratosphere. You will be losing weight,and you will be gaining muscle. Due to losing weight, and looking better, your self esteem gets higher.You will want to buy new clothing, eat healthier foods and show off your new body.You may even feel like strutting your stuff instead of staying home eating fattening foods while watching TV. It just goes to say that when you look good you feel good.
START FEELING BETTER, BABY!!
Another reason why exercise can improve your self esteem is you will feel better about yourself. Not only will you be losing weight, firming and toning your body, but you will be improving your mental outlook.Your emotional and mental outlook on life will improve just by working out! These are more reasons to work out.You will feel mentally happier and you will feel physically better about your body. You may even feel so healthy that you become healthier. What exactly does that mean? You will be physically building up your body, improving your resistance to sickness, illness, disease, and those nasty germs sailing around at work, school, even in your very own home.
FEEL LIKE YOU BELONG
Exercise also improves self esteem because you feel like you are a part of something.When an avid exerciser works out in a group situation, such as working out in a yoga class,a person can make new friends.When kids exercise in a group such as playing on a sports team this builds confidence, because the kids are participating in an activity. The kids are learning new skills and they are building skills they can use in any situation, and will use later on in competitive jobs. Adults will gain more self esteem by being part of group, making new friends, and possibly making new business contacts. Kids and adults learn how to work together, becoming part of a team. Teamwork is an important aspect in just about every job.
Exercise can improve self esteem because you will be sending positive hormones sailing through your body. You will feel more in control of your life, because you are taking positive action.Self esteem is the cornerstone to a wonderful life. Just think you will be standing up straighter and feeling better while building your self esteem. Another reason to do that work out today! Copyright 2012, (c).
START LOOKING BETTER, BABY!!
After exercising for a long period of time, you will notice something, you will look better. Your self esteem will shoot into the stratosphere. You will be losing weight,and you will be gaining muscle. Due to losing weight, and looking better, your self esteem gets higher.You will want to buy new clothing, eat healthier foods and show off your new body.You may even feel like strutting your stuff instead of staying home eating fattening foods while watching TV. It just goes to say that when you look good you feel good.
START FEELING BETTER, BABY!!
Another reason why exercise can improve your self esteem is you will feel better about yourself. Not only will you be losing weight, firming and toning your body, but you will be improving your mental outlook.Your emotional and mental outlook on life will improve just by working out! These are more reasons to work out.You will feel mentally happier and you will feel physically better about your body. You may even feel so healthy that you become healthier. What exactly does that mean? You will be physically building up your body, improving your resistance to sickness, illness, disease, and those nasty germs sailing around at work, school, even in your very own home.
FEEL LIKE YOU BELONG
Exercise also improves self esteem because you feel like you are a part of something.When an avid exerciser works out in a group situation, such as working out in a yoga class,a person can make new friends.When kids exercise in a group such as playing on a sports team this builds confidence, because the kids are participating in an activity. The kids are learning new skills and they are building skills they can use in any situation, and will use later on in competitive jobs. Adults will gain more self esteem by being part of group, making new friends, and possibly making new business contacts. Kids and adults learn how to work together, becoming part of a team. Teamwork is an important aspect in just about every job.
Exercise can improve self esteem because you will be sending positive hormones sailing through your body. You will feel more in control of your life, because you are taking positive action.Self esteem is the cornerstone to a wonderful life. Just think you will be standing up straighter and feeling better while building your self esteem. Another reason to do that work out today! Copyright 2012, (c).
Credit card theft: How to keep your credit cards safe by Kate Johns
When a thief swipes one of your credit cards, he has the opportunity to live with wild abandon while you have no idea what is going on until you get a very large credit card bill in the mail. Then suddenly your world is turned upside down, when you must pay back huge bills you didn’t make in the first place.
Sometimes you get lucky, with a quick thinking bank employee seeing many out of character charges to your credit card, alerting you to this horrid reality. But most of the time, you will just have to pay either very large bills, or a series of small bills amounting to your entire credit card limit. That’s why you must be proactive to protect your credit cards from theft.
Here are ten common sense tips to protect your credit cards from theft:
1. Try to only have one credit card. It is more difficult to keep track of numerous credit cards. With many stores allowing anyone to sign for a credit card purchase without checking the signature or for proper identification, nearly anyone can grab a credit card and use it to your detriment.
2. After using your credit card, put it away. This keeps your credit card close to your proverbial vest. This allows for less stealing of your credit card and its numbers.
3. Make certain you have signed the back of the credit card. That way, the credit card thief will have to sign your name like you do. If the store checks the card's signature, with your photo i.d.
4. Avoid overusing your credit cards. The more you utilize your credit cards, the more chances there are for people to copy the number and your name to use it later.
5. Lock any and all of your credit cards in a safe at home. It may seem like an extreme move on your part, but you are better off, safe than sorry. Keep the credit cards locked up, away from criminals, especially if you are the party goer, who enjoys a good time.
6. Acquire credit cards with very low credit limits. Then if a criminal element swipes one of your credit cards, he can only spend so much of your hard earned money.
7. Always be aware of what you have bought each month with your credit cards. Always keep your credit card bills in one place at home, such as in a file drawer. This way, you have an ongoing record of what you bought, where you bought it and how much you spent. Just in case someone starts charging numerous or one large bill to one of your cards; you have a paper trail, and can verify that you did not use your credit card to charge those bills.
8. When you are on vacation, make certain you know where your one credit card is. If you don’t need it, lock it up in a hotel safe. If you find erroneous charges on it, you can place blame on that hotel.
9. Try to only use your credit card in an emergency.You might only use it to pay for things that are not everyday items such as buying food at the grocery store. This way, you have established verifiable credit history of how you utilize your credit card. Then if someone starts charging many items to your card, it is easier for a bank or credit card employee to see that something doesn’t seem quite right.
10. Don’t loan your credit cards to anyone. You are the authorized signor for your credit cards. Even though, many stores allow other people to purchase items on different cards, and usually don’t check the signature, with your signature established you have more evidence to use against a criminal.
Protect your credit cards by using your common sense. If you are a wealthy person like Paris Hilton or Charlie Sheen,you can afford to pay numerous credit card bills. Protect your future by knowing where your credit cards are, and how much you spend on them every month.
Sometimes you get lucky, with a quick thinking bank employee seeing many out of character charges to your credit card, alerting you to this horrid reality. But most of the time, you will just have to pay either very large bills, or a series of small bills amounting to your entire credit card limit. That’s why you must be proactive to protect your credit cards from theft.
Here are ten common sense tips to protect your credit cards from theft:
1. Try to only have one credit card. It is more difficult to keep track of numerous credit cards. With many stores allowing anyone to sign for a credit card purchase without checking the signature or for proper identification, nearly anyone can grab a credit card and use it to your detriment.
2. After using your credit card, put it away. This keeps your credit card close to your proverbial vest. This allows for less stealing of your credit card and its numbers.
3. Make certain you have signed the back of the credit card. That way, the credit card thief will have to sign your name like you do. If the store checks the card's signature, with your photo i.d.
4. Avoid overusing your credit cards. The more you utilize your credit cards, the more chances there are for people to copy the number and your name to use it later.
5. Lock any and all of your credit cards in a safe at home. It may seem like an extreme move on your part, but you are better off, safe than sorry. Keep the credit cards locked up, away from criminals, especially if you are the party goer, who enjoys a good time.
6. Acquire credit cards with very low credit limits. Then if a criminal element swipes one of your credit cards, he can only spend so much of your hard earned money.
7. Always be aware of what you have bought each month with your credit cards. Always keep your credit card bills in one place at home, such as in a file drawer. This way, you have an ongoing record of what you bought, where you bought it and how much you spent. Just in case someone starts charging numerous or one large bill to one of your cards; you have a paper trail, and can verify that you did not use your credit card to charge those bills.
8. When you are on vacation, make certain you know where your one credit card is. If you don’t need it, lock it up in a hotel safe. If you find erroneous charges on it, you can place blame on that hotel.
9. Try to only use your credit card in an emergency.You might only use it to pay for things that are not everyday items such as buying food at the grocery store. This way, you have established verifiable credit history of how you utilize your credit card. Then if someone starts charging many items to your card, it is easier for a bank or credit card employee to see that something doesn’t seem quite right.
10. Don’t loan your credit cards to anyone. You are the authorized signor for your credit cards. Even though, many stores allow other people to purchase items on different cards, and usually don’t check the signature, with your signature established you have more evidence to use against a criminal.
Protect your credit cards by using your common sense. If you are a wealthy person like Paris Hilton or Charlie Sheen,you can afford to pay numerous credit card bills. Protect your future by knowing where your credit cards are, and how much you spend on them every month.
Four relationship tests to give your boyfriend to see if he is marriage material
When dating a guy and becoming seriously involved with him, you may start having thoughts of taking the relationship to the next level. You may want to move in together or get married. But, you need to know if he is the right one. How do you find out if your boyfriend is marriage material? There are four relationship tests:
TRUST YOUR GUT FEELING
TRUST YOUR GUT FEELING
When you are in a serious relationship, and you are wondering if your boyfriend is the right one, you will have to trust your instincts, your gut instinct. When you have the feeling that something is wrong, that nagging feeling; then usually that means there is something wrong. You need to trust your real feelings. This may sound very vague, but you need to sit down alone, and really think about if he is the right person for you. If you really think something is wrong, then do not take the next step in the relationship!
DOG/CAT TEST
Introduce a dog or cat to your partner. You can take your partner to a friend’s house to do this also, if you are not ready to have a dog or cat. Pick up the cat or dog and pet it. Watch in a casual, relaxed manner what your boyfriend does. If your boy friend runs in terror from the animal, this may mean she has not grown up with an animal, and has no experience with animals.
Unless you truly do not like animals, you will want your future partner to like animals and not have a general fear, loathing or hatred for them. An animal loving person is a person that shows love and compassion easily.However a person that hates animals may have major problems that need to be addressed before he can enter into a committed relationship with another person.
CHILD TEST
Another test to perform on your partner is to find out if he likes children. You may not want to bring children into this troubled world. But, you should find out if your partner can handle being around children. When a person has been raised with several siblings, or he has been raised in a large household, he will know how to get along with other people. When a child has been raised as an only child, he may be more selfish, more self reliant, and not be able to share easily with others.
Of course, this is not true of all people. But, if you are planning on having kids in the near or even distant future you will want to live your life with a person who can get along with many other kinds of people. including children. When a person can talk to, and get along with children this is usually a good sign that you have met a “keeper.”
PARENT TEST
To find out if your boyfriend is the right one, you will want to do the ultimate test; introduce your parents to your partner. While having your partner meet your parents, he may find that he has nothing in common with them, and that he feels he is making a mistake. Your father may be overprotective, and overbearing. Maybe your parents are more laid back, and charismatic. But you have a right to discover what you are getting into, and so does he. You are better off discovering what his family is like before allowing the relationship to become very serious.
Making sure tour boyfriend is marriage material is not that difficult, just use common sense, and perform a few necessary tests. If you are still unsure of your future partner, hold off on the relationship for a while to give the two of you time to think about what you really want in a relationship.Copyright (c), 2012, written by freelance author Kate Johns.
DOG/CAT TEST
Introduce a dog or cat to your partner. You can take your partner to a friend’s house to do this also, if you are not ready to have a dog or cat. Pick up the cat or dog and pet it. Watch in a casual, relaxed manner what your boyfriend does. If your boy friend runs in terror from the animal, this may mean she has not grown up with an animal, and has no experience with animals.
Unless you truly do not like animals, you will want your future partner to like animals and not have a general fear, loathing or hatred for them. An animal loving person is a person that shows love and compassion easily.However a person that hates animals may have major problems that need to be addressed before he can enter into a committed relationship with another person.
CHILD TEST
Another test to perform on your partner is to find out if he likes children. You may not want to bring children into this troubled world. But, you should find out if your partner can handle being around children. When a person has been raised with several siblings, or he has been raised in a large household, he will know how to get along with other people. When a child has been raised as an only child, he may be more selfish, more self reliant, and not be able to share easily with others.
Of course, this is not true of all people. But, if you are planning on having kids in the near or even distant future you will want to live your life with a person who can get along with many other kinds of people. including children. When a person can talk to, and get along with children this is usually a good sign that you have met a “keeper.”
PARENT TEST
To find out if your boyfriend is the right one, you will want to do the ultimate test; introduce your parents to your partner. While having your partner meet your parents, he may find that he has nothing in common with them, and that he feels he is making a mistake. Your father may be overprotective, and overbearing. Maybe your parents are more laid back, and charismatic. But you have a right to discover what you are getting into, and so does he. You are better off discovering what his family is like before allowing the relationship to become very serious.
Making sure tour boyfriend is marriage material is not that difficult, just use common sense, and perform a few necessary tests. If you are still unsure of your future partner, hold off on the relationship for a while to give the two of you time to think about what you really want in a relationship.Copyright (c), 2012, written by freelance author Kate Johns.
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