3/30/11

The World Wide Web As The New Avenue To Mingle

By Isaac J. Scheiber


The world has indeed gone smaller. With commercialism, globalism and the World Wide Web, everything can be had with the click of a computer button. People are living their lives to the fullest, enjoying materials, opportunities and liberated ways of life. We no longer have to abide to stringent traditions that for instance, dictate us to get married in our 20's and have babies before our 30's. The younger generation has more voice and control in our daily lives thanks to their presence in the digital and virtual world.

Despite this, many people with old-school beliefs still pressure the younger generation to follow their traditional footsteps. As much as the younger set want to live carefree and single lives for as long as possible for instance, the older generation will incessantly remind them that life only has meaning when you share it with someone and when you have had the chance to procreate.

Caving in to constant pressure, many singles of marriageable age will turn to the Internet to find a possible partner.

Social networking sites like Friendster, Multiply and Facebook also help these singles find a partner. In fact, the use of these sites facilitates the person's quest, as the members of these sites are not total strangers to each other. At some point, even if the person involved is not someone you know, he or she is somehow related to a friend of a friend through these networking sites.

Other forms of media like instant messaging on the web can also help a searcher find a particular someone; however, putting all of one's egg on a total stranger can be very dangerous.

A dating site is the right avenue for singles who are always online. There are thousands of people who are searching for a partner, and when enough details are shared, meeting the person of your dreams is truly possible through these sites.

There are many good dating sites that enable people to find the perfect partner. Through these sites, people can share information and common desires with one another. Finding someone of a particular type, whether physical or emotional, is made easy.

When two people become interested with one another, further exchange of messages between them can help seed the first flames of infatuation, which could eventually lead into a real relationship.




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Trading With Chinese Businessmen Means Learning Their Language

By Christopher A. Denton


The whole of the six trillion dollar Chinese economy is waiting for you to exploit but to do this you must learn the language. This has been the biggest attraction that most people now find themselves needing to learn the Chinese language and numerous areas where lessons are offered have sprung up all over the United States where they have quadrupled. For business purposes, you can actually follow an easier route.

There are audio lessons that have been packaged in very convenient manner which you can carry around with you. They also provide visual aid to help you learn Chinese characters very easily because they have been made extra simple compared to their original form.

The language like Mandarin which is good for business contains many different tones that always change according to the meanings of the words spoken. That is why it is important to have the audio course. It is simpler to follow as you listen and repeat the words as you will be speaking along.

This big commerce is mainly global and so the Chinese have structured it so well to suit the main part of their development. It was once controlled by the government but now has been opened up for privatization. It is growing very fast.

The modern industries and manufactured products are not polluted or with corrections as had been the case before in the west. Of course in the past their products were said to have been contaminated but nowadays the new ones are free of any suspicion as their modern factories cannot afford any such carelessness any more.

The western businesses that trade with China can demand regulations to do with safety standards that would benefit both the workers and the environment.

If you are looking forward to participating in this huge economy's development of their corporate, private or government businesses, you will need to learn Chinese language as fast as you can.

Even as you will be enjoying the business atmosphere, you will also get to enjoy the culture and rich art that China is well known for. Needless to say, you are already thinking of the many trips you will be making so that means you must also try to accommodate much exploring as a tourist, into your schedule as well.




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Planning Your Modern Wedding

By Ann Daniels


The demand for more modern weddings is understandable, given that many of the traditions associated with the marriage ceremony have roots in diferent times and cultures in which marriage was very often a political strategy or a business agreement rather than a love match.

When one considers that most of the elements generally regarded as necessary for the wedding day are used and then disposed of or put away after the day itself, it's plain to see that the wedding rings, as the one exception, are the most important material part of a wedding. Plain wedding rings in classic metals like gold and platinum are still well-liked, but the demand for more modern and unique wedding rings is formidable. For a fancier style, eternity rings with diamonds and other precious stones might be the way to go, and for something in a cutting-edge material and design, tungsten carbide is likely the smart choice.

Tungsten carbide rings, commonly abbreviated as "tungsten rings" are perhaps the most modern choice one can make in picking the right jewelry for a cutting-edge contemporary wedding. These rings are very hard and strong, scratch-resistant, and tarnish-proof, and they look great with a brushed or polished finish, laser etching, and all of the other distinctive design accents tungsten rings and the related technology make possible.

As far as the day of goes, music is an integral part of the wedding ceremony-- who doesn't immediately recall the strains of the wedding march whenever the subject of these ceremonies comes up? But it's your day, so never feel limited to doing something just because it's always been done. I was a bridesmaid in some beatifully unique weddings for friends last fall, and one bride entered the chapel to a string quartet playing the Beatles' "In My Life", while the other wedding took place in a historical theater and made use of the "Lord of the Rings" soundtrack.

The rules have changed regarding wedding flowers as well-- the white roses and baby's breath of traditional bouquets are now often edged out by bright colors, exotic plants, and non-floral accents like ribbons and crystals. For the wedding I discussed above, the bride carried a bouquet of flowers sculpted from metal and glass while we bridesmaids held bunches of peacock feathers.

Much like the modern concept of marriage itself, the modern wedding is definitely more about the couple and the choices and tastes they prefer rather than a strategic move or attempt to do everything properly according to outdated standards.




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Why Do Cancers Try To Control Everyone Else?

By David Dibble


Don't we all want to know more about our Zodiac sign? This article will discuss the Zodiac sign meaning for Cancer. A profile dealing with Cancer Astrology is referred to as Bi-directional Discrimination (Cancer CType). This would imply that Cancer's Masculine Mind (the thinking mind and Zodiac sun sign) concentrates outwardly to delve into what is the most significant of all that is visible to him or her. After that, Cancer thinking mind goes on to invoke its Feminine Mind (the feeling mind and Astrological moon sign) by looking inwards so as to figure out what should be its sole point of focus. The Feminine Mind then offers Cancer thinking mind a feeling or emotion based on his focus in the world outside.

Cancer varies in focus from inner to outer needs. Eventually, all is centrally focused and Cancer pays closest attention to those people and things in the immediate environment. When you are around a Cancer over an extended period, you will be drawn into the family unit and nurtured.

Just as with all zodiac signs, overabundance of even the best things can be overwhelming. To be nurtured by a Cancer can be extremely supportive. Nonetheless, when this nurturing becomes smothering, those being nurtured feel a need to move away from Cancer. Cancer is controlling, and if you try to draw back, you will find s/he feels betrayed and thinks of you as ungrateful. If s/he feels betrayed, stay out of Cancer's way. Vindictiveness can be one of Cancer's traits when feeling betrayed.

This sign usually holds onto old fashioned beliefs about the way life or people were in the past, not really noticing people's changes or growth. People can grow tired of the Cancer way of nurturing, and this can create problems in a relationship. This sign requires that one stops this nurturing for the time being so as to become more responsible towards others, as well as act on behalf of others. Cancers find it very challenging to take action.

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It's critical to mention that all CTypes get into trouble in life when they do an excess of their natural sun sign thinking. A Cancer who spends too much thinking is using its bi-directional discrimination and will run into trouble in life. Gravitating towards the opposing sun sign thinking is how all of the Zodiac signs resolve issues in their personal and professional life.

Capricorn thinking (Outwardly Directed Will) is the opposite CType to Cancer, and hence, Cancer evolves and moves towards this CType to find solutions to his or her problems. Cancer may have a great deal of difficulty moving to Capricorn. However, it is always difficult for a sun sign to move to its opposite. This is the reason why most people have trouble allowing themselves to grow personally and spiritually. Nevertheless, all humans resort to this action of moving toward a contrasting CType in order to find answers to the most complicated problems in life, as well as to attain more sublime levels of awareness.

In the final analysis, it is workable to say that CTypes are like DNA of the mind. The way Cancer thinks is described as bi-directional discrimination. The meaning of the zodiac sun sign for Cancer is called its CType. The way we think has a profound influence upon the way we behave and the quality of relationships we are able to maintain both internally and externally. When in times of tribulation, Cancer can resolve issues and heal relationships in a move to Capricorn thinking - its opposite CType. All people have the tendency to move toward the opposite hard-wired into their makeup as a problem solving technique. This tendency to move toward new and different thoughts, opens many doors for growth.




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Good Guys Win the Dating Game

By Mike Morton


Getting a girl to go out with you is stressful already, but planning your date night? Your stress levels may shoot up to an all time high! Don't worry. With a little work on your communication skills, you can have a night you and your date won't forget.

Well, you can start by making improvements on your communication skill. Be watchful on body language. Remember that signals are sometimes clearer than words. Try to establish a rapport with your date right on the first meeting. But since this isn't always very easy (unless you are extremely charismatic), try to at least connect with your date by keeping the discussion light and spontaneous.

When talking to her, maintain eye contact. Constant gazing around the room could make you look distracted, inattentive, or worse, bored. Also, as a rule, never ogle at other women during your date. The objective of the night is to get to know her more. This is your chance (which can be your last, mind you), so pay close attention.

The kind of questions you ask can sometimes make or break your date night. Ask questions that will make her give lengthy answers as opposed to just a 'yes' or 'no.' Questions like 'What do you do at work?' or 'How often do you come here?' will get your interaction off to a good start. Listen as good as you talk, for good conversation skills involve listening as well as talking.

Think about topics that you'd want to talk about in advance. Music is a universal topic and a safe one at that. Everyone has a favorite song or singer. Ask her what she's currently listening to, or which artist is her favorite.

Like in any getting-to-know-you conversation, talking about hobbies is often the most important and the most enjoyable part in a date. Try asking her what she usually does during her spare time. Be it on travel, photography or cooking, you'll almost always discover a common interest with her.

Talk about pets, if she has one. People tend to get really animated when talking about pets, so this one way to get her to talk more and put her at ease. If she doesn't have one, ask why. This way, you'll be able to keep the conversation smooth-flowing.

Keep the date enjoyable by talking about stuff that both of you like. This way, you'll have a more relaxed time. This would make you less nervous and, at the same time, allow you to be yourself while enjoying the night.




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