Thursday, March 31, 2011

Sexual predators remains a major concern .

(CBS News)  The issue of online sexual predators remains a major concern for law enforcement and parents across the nation. Now, actor David Schwimmer, of "Friends" fame, is making viewers think about the issue a little more closely. He's the director of a movie called "Trust," about a 14-year-old girl who meets an online predator. Schwimmer said on "The Early Show" he was drawn to the subject of the film because of his work over the past 14 years with The Rape Foundation in California. He's been on the organization's board of directors for 10 years.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

There are many shots now being fired across the bow of the Federal Reserve. Some states proposing their own currency.


Shots Across The Bow
March 28, 2011 by Bob Livingston …Subscribe Today!
There are many shots now being fired across the bow of the Federal Reserve. Some states proposing their own currency.
The latest occurred in Utah where the governor has a bill on his desk that would allow shops to accept gold Buffalo and Eagle coins, and silver Eagle coins as legal tender. The bill also ends State taxes on the transfer of gold.
There are at least 13 other State legislatures that have already begun consideration of or are about to consider similar bills, according to the Constitutional Tender Act website. They are Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia and Washington. Georgia’s seems to be the one closest to approval.
The Statists don’t like it—and neither does the Fed. They and their liberal mouthpieces in the media are dismissive of anyone desiring to follow the Constitution.
For instance, in an article in the News & Observer in Raleigh, N.C., the bill that would allow North Carolina to issue its own legal tender backed by gold and silver was covered this way:
“Mike Walden, an economics professor at N.C. State University, said the notion of North Carolina reverting to having its own currency is outlandish.
“‘We dealt with this issue about 100 years ago when the Federal Reserve was established,’ Walden said. ‘If North Carolina were to have its own currency, that would put us at an extreme competitive disadvantage vis-a-vis other parts of the country and other parts of the world.’
“State Treasurer Janet Cowell joked that Bradley’s precious metals proposal could increase efficiency in state government by providing a good use for her department’s old basement vault, which is currently used for storage.
“‘I look forward to engaging in an important public policy debate about whose face should be on the gold coin,’ quipped Cowell, a Democrat.”
Never mind that Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution reads: “No State shall… make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in payment of debts.” This means that every State in the Union has made some other “Thing” a tender by accepting Federal Reserve Notes.
Walden considers Constitutional currency outlandish. What is outlandish is what has happened to our wealth since the establishment of the Fed—an institution that is not a part of government and does not hold any reserves.
The Fed is a cartel of big banksters formed to steal the wealth of Americans. Begun under the auspices of stabilizing the economy—at least that is the claim of proponents from the time—it has presided over the crashes of 1921 and 1929, the Great Depression of 1929 to 1939, recessions in 1953, 1957, 1969, 1975, 1981, 1990 and 2008. So much for stabilizing the economy.
They called it the Federal Reserve in order to deceive the people who were opposed to a central bank. The people knew of the dangers of a central bank, but the elites were clever and used double-speak and sleight of hand to fool the masses.

As Thomas Jefferson wrote, “The central bank is an institution of the most deadly hostility existing against the Principles and form of our Constitution. I am an Enemy to all banks discounting bills or notes for anything but Coin. If the American People allow private banks to control the issuance of their currency, first by inflation and then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the People of all their Property until their Children will wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered.”

Like all the big banksters and political elites, Fed Chairman helicopter Ben Bernanke loves inflation. He no longer tries to hide this fact. In fact, he said the last round of quantitative easing (QE2), begun last fall, was to spur inflation.
But inflation is a hidden tax on Americans. It is the way wealth is transferred from “us” to “them.” Bernanke believes he can control inflation. He thinks he is smarter than the money creators before him who caused inflation but let it get away from them to become hyperinflation.
It will not end well. Already inflation is getting away from Bernanke, but he doesn’t see it. He also didn’t see the crash coming until it was here. His track record is not good.
The dollar has lost 95 percent of its value since the Fed was formed in 1913. But States are fighting back. More and more people are becoming aware of the scam perpetrated almost 100 years ago.
Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas) has led the fight against the Fed. Paul’s followers chanted “End the Fed” at Paul rallies during the last Presidential primary. Now the States are taking up the fight as well.
Isn’t it obvious to all that the Fed has failed its charter? Isn’t it obvious to all the Fed must go?


Sunday, March 20, 2011

Superfocus eyeglasses showcased at Int’l. Vision Expo. Super hi-tech.

(CBS News)  The International Vision Expo kicks off today in New York City, showcasing cutting-wedge eyewear technology coming to the market in 2011.

More than 149 million adults wear eyeglasses. And while one pair of glasses may seem like one too many, often, that's simply not enough.

An estimated 50 million Americans carry multiple pairs of specs, since one might be needed for reading, another for working, a third for driving, and yet another for just watching TV.
"Early Show" contributor Taryn Winter Brill reported it's often caused by a condition called presbyopia.

Optometrist Dr. Terri Haberman explained, "Presbyopia is something that occurs to people over age 40. You lose your ability to see up-close, little by little. And then when you hit age 40, you run out of arm."

But a new all-in-one technology is emerging. "Superfocus" glasses change the strength of their liquid lenses, enabling you to see different distances by moving a tiny, adjustable lever.

And while the superfocus glasses were met with an overwhelming response for their function, they received mixed reviews for their style.

One person interviewed by Brill said, "Looks like I'm a kid all over again. Who is that, Harry Potter?"

But Superfocus glasses are hardly the only new ones being rolled out.

On "The Early Show," Justin Bazan, optometrist and spokesperson for The Vision Council, focused on some other new eyeglasses about to hit the market.

What are some of the major trends we're going to be seeing?

Bazan said, "Over the next year, there are going to be big developments happening in eyewear. Before, we were just talking about glasses that had the ability to see things at a certain focal point. This year, we're seeing dynamic lenses with the ability to auto-focus on things. They're going to revolutionize and change things in the coming years."

He continued, "As an optometrist, this is huge news because we have premium products coming out that are going to solve a multitude of issues in people's lives. It's also going to make practicing more fun because we'll have several options available to the people that consult with us."

Bazan weighed in on the following glasses advancements -- including the Superfocus glasses Brill tried out.

Superfocus glasses: The Superfocus is a new piece of eyewear tech that allows you to customize your prescription for whatever you're looking at. There's a little slider built into the glasses that allows you to focus or fine tune the things you're looking at. You've no more need for other glasses with progressive lenses in a small zone of the glass. This is a whole pair of glasses that allows you to change the prescription at the push of a slider. They're built around your regular distance prescription and you can modify it depending upon where you're looking. Right now, the technology is limited to a circle frame because as the lens is flexed (by turning the dial), the flexing has to be uniform and a circular shape is the best way to do that. Pricewise, they're about 30 percent more than the lenses we see out there today.
emPower glasses: The emPower glasses are super as well and are empowered by a little electrical impulse that excites a certain area on the lens allowing it to change its focus. The lens technology itself utilizes a multifocal technology that allows you to see all the way down the street, but then with the touch of a hand or a tilt of your head, allows you to read up close. There's a power supply built into the frame itself and a charge should last between two and three days. The beauty of the emPower lens and what separates it from the Superfocus glasses is that the lenses can be cut into a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Like the Superfocus, emPower glasses are expected to run about 30 percent more than a regular pair of glasses, but they've been approved for coverage by insurance companies, so people won't have to worry about paying full price.
 Switch Vision Boreal glasses: The Switch Vision Boreal glasses are for people who need different sets of glasses for different activities. Their slogan is "See right in every light." Changing the lenses in your glasses can not only enhance their fashion, but their function as well. A green lens is recommended for playing baseball and golf as it enhances the baseball and golf ball against the green background. (There's yellow tint for skiing, orange/amber for trails, etc.) Different lenses enhance your performance in different sports. What makes these glasses so great is how easily you can switch the lenses out. They're the first of their kind and are magnetically interchangeable. If you have a prescription, you can use an insert on the inside of the lens. They take your basic prescription and allow them to be inserted right into the frame. They'll cost between $119 to $189.
 Columbia Interchangeable glasses: The Columbia Interchangeable concept is that one pair of glasses can be turned into several pairs of glasses simply by changing the "temples." (Columbia isn't using the word frames, but is introducing this new word.) One temple can be straight black that you wear to work, but then you can swap it out for something more colorful. These glasses will run you about $275.
 Transitions glasses: Transitions have been around for regular glasses and have adjusted their lens by adapting to changes in light. They'd start clear and then end up dark if light intensity increased. SOLFX are the first light-sensitive sunglasses to come to the market. Their level of darkness will actually change depending upon the amount of light they're exposed to. Initially, they're being sold by Callaway and Oakley who usually run a couple of hundred bucks a pair. The technology used for Transitions sunwear is the same as the technology used for Transitions everyday photochromic lenses - it's the market that's changed and pointed to a clear opportunity for Transitions. SOLFX is the result of recent consumer trends toward customization of products (they are activity-specific sunwear products) and the growing market for sport-specific performance enhancing products. For example, there are hundreds of running shoes on the market today, when 10-15 years ago the running market was dominated by a few select brands.
 Consumers are looking more and more for products that will help them play/perform better at the activities they love. These products fit perfectly into that trend.
 PURE glasses by Legacie: Some people always complain about how heavy their glasses are or that they don't fit right. Legacie was determined to come up with a pair of glasses that would be stronger but remain light, so they took this new alloy, Xandium, and made a strong thread that's treaded through the glasses as a frame. It's as close to having lenses floating in space over your head. You hardly even notice them on your ears and face. The frame is super flexible and has memory so it pops right back into place upon bending. Because the alloy is relatively new, they'll run you about $275.
 Gunnar OPTIKS: Gunnar Optiks has figured out what most of us already know. Starting at computers is tough and causes eye strain. Our eyes aren't built for it first, because we sit so close to them. Second, because we concentrate on the light and tend not to blink. Finally, pixels are hard to focus on. So, they developed Gunnar Optiks Indoor, which are built for wearing while you're using a computer. Gunnar Optiks help reduce the symptoms of eye strain, plus they're inexpensive and run about $75 to $100.
 LightSpecs by Foster Grant: They remind me of DJ glasses. People trying to read small print in the dark usually have a tough time until they turn on some light. These glasses have some high-powered LEDs built right into the frame. They're great for people reading in bed who don't want to turn on a lamp. Plus, they're really inexpensive and you can pick up a pair for about $25 at a local drug store.
 MODO Eco Glasses: My practice is in a very green neighborhood and people are very conscious of the environment. A new trend among people is purchasing vintage frames instead of new ones. Now, instead of having to do that, MODO has a new line of Eco glasses that are actually made out of recycled materials. With Eco glasses, you're getting a pair of glasses on its second life. Plus, rather than using huge plastic cases, MODO ships its glasses in sturdy, corrugated cardboard. You can also mail your old pair in to get recycled into a new pair of glasses. And, the kicker is that for every pair of glasses they sell, they're going to plant a tree. Prices range from $150 to $250 dollars.
 For more information on the Vision Council, visit:

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

How to b e a better lover!

The secret to being a great lover is not always a matter of knowing erotic techniques in bed. It's more about developing an attitude of openness and curiosity--and making a commitment to keeping  passion alive. Here's how to be a better lover…..

1. Show appreciation to your partner for any accomplished worthy event, or even praise a non-glaqmorous achievement.

2. Pay Attention: Call during the day. Make their day better. Praise an event, make them a cup of coffee, etc.

3. Be Adventurous: Talk about and share experiences, take a impromptu trip, or share an adventure together.

4. Plan Closeness:  Planning doesn't necessarily mean just about sex. Plan things to do together that will bring on  pleasure, and will likely lead to impromptu sexual engagement. Sometimes the best sex is not planned.

5. Touching: Touching is the most powerful way to connect. The more you touch, the more you'll want each other. Stimulate the senses.

6. Avoid Psychic Sex: Talk with your partner about what turns them on, and focus on these turn-ons. Dim lights, snuggling.

7. Kiss Creatively: Remember the old song lyrics "It's in his kiss." Break the norm. pattern. Make it wild & passionate.

8. Stimulate the Senses: Engage all your senses. Smell, hearing, touch, taste, and sight., change lighting. Get creative!

Mainly, make it a fun adventurous, and get totally in to one another.  The sparks will surely fly!

The FDIC has more financial institutions on its "Problem Bank" list than at any point in recent memory.

The FDIC has more financial institutions on its "Problem Bank" list than at any point in recent memory. Based on data from the fourth quarter 2010, 884 banks are in the danger zone. That means roughly one bank in 12 is in hot water.
The good news, insofar as there is any, is that banking failures likely peaked last year. The bad news, however, is that it probably will take another four or five years to cull the herd and rid the financial system of its weakest members. Ongoing failures should eventually bring the number of banks on the Naughty List down to the 125-150 range, where it has been historically.  Full story at:
http://www.investinganswers.com/a/10-troubled-banks-could-fail-within-days-2258?utm_source

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Lexiphiles (lovers of words…you know—you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish or…


Lexiphiles (lovers of words…you know—you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish or… 

I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me….etc.)

To write with a broken pencil is pointless.

When fish are in schools they sometimes take debate.

When the smog lifts in Los Angeles , U.C.L.A.

The professor discovered that her theory of earthquakes was on shaky ground.

The batteries were given out free of charge.

A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail.

A will is a dead giveaway.

You don't pay your exorcist you can get repossessed.

With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress.

Show me a piano falling down a mineshaft and I'll show you A-flat miner.

You are stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.

Local Area Network in Australia : The LAN down under.

A boiled egg, is hard to beat.

When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall.

Police were called to a day care where a three-year-old was resisting a rest.

Did you hear about the fellow whose whole left side was cut off? 
He'sall right now.

If you take a laptop computer for a run you could jog your memory.

A bicycle can't stand alone; it is two tired.

In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's yourCount that votes.

When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds

The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine was fully recovered.

He had a photographic memory which was never developed.

Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.

When she saw her first strands of gray hair, she thought she'd dye.

Acupuncture: a jab well done.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Study reveals, 97% of women have daily negative thoughts of their body!

(CBS)  It's no secret that women of all ages at some point struggle to be happy with their bodies. According to a recent Glamour magazine survey, 40 percent of women are unhappy with the body they're in.

The Glamour survey found that 71 percent of the women survey felt fat, whereas only 46 percent of women are overweight.

On 
"The Early Show" Monday, Wendy Naugle, executive editor of Glamour magazine, Katherine Schwarzenegger, the author of "Rock What You've Got," and Crystal Renn, a plus-size model, discussed this survey and what it says about women today and the way they view their bodies.

Naugle said this survey shows there's a lot of "body snarking" going on now.

She said, "(It's) happening in the tabloids, on MySpace, Facebook pages really like there is a great weight watch happening in the country and it's very hard for women not to internalize that message. I think that's what stat reflects."
Glamour's Love Your Life Conference

Renn, who has been criticized for not being thin enough and later not being heavy enough for modeling, says it's important for women to find "your medium."

She explained, "I think that, you know, I will never be thin enough or big enough for anybody. So I think through this whole thing I had to just really be happy being who I am, and that's when I found health. I starved myself down to a double zero, then in my recovery, got even up to a size 14 and I found that, you know, through the years, I settled at a 12 then in the past year, I really discovered exercise because I was finally able to do it. You know, after eight years, you know, I think I was ready after, you know, suffering with exercise bulimia seven years ago to finally do it again in a healthy way."

For Schwarzenegger, the daughter of famously fit California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver, having a healthy body image isn't just about the outside, but the inside, too.

"We as women we look in front of the mirror and automatically jump to everything we hate about ourselves, wish we could change, we're so overly critical of ourselves," she said. "I think that (Glamour) statistic really shows, and I think women think that if you look beautiful on the outside you are totally fine and have the most perfect life, but I think the reality is you have to be beautiful both on the inside and out." 

Saturday, March 5, 2011

How to Be a Better kisser

How to Be a Better Kisser        

Cherie Byrd

Kissing is more than a prelude to intimacy -- it is a healing act. A
soulful kiss triggers endorphins and melts away tension... brings us back into the moment... restores energy... cultivates profound closeness... and contributes to a fulfilling, loving relationship.


Most people kiss with only a fraction of their awareness. They deliver quick, routine pecks that send the message This is all the time I have for you right now, or engage in longer kisses while their minds are elsewhere, such as wondering whether the kiss will lead to lovemaking.


Unfortunately, we lack good role models for kissing. On TV and in the movies, kissing usually is depicted as mashing lips together roughly. Mashing, puckering up and the quick smooch all suggest that a person has predetermined how the kiss is going to be, rather than letting the kiss evolve through the back-and-forth interplay between partners.


The following exercises can help anyone become a better kisser -- and are fun to do...

SLOW DOWN

Surprise your partner with a slow, luxuriant kiss. Place your hands on his/her face, and gently turn it toward you. Look into his eyes and take two deep breaths -- as though you are drinking in the essence of your partner. Continue to look into each other’s eyes as you draw his face closer. Feel your connection to each other throughout your whole body. Don’t kiss yet -- instead, revel in your partner’s nearness and enjoy the tease and the hunger that precede the actual kiss. Finally, gently embrace your partner’s lips by wrapping both your lips around one of his. Keep breathing as you let your whole body sense the tenderness between you.

DEVELOP YOUR SENSES

We spend a great deal of time thinking and planning and not enough time sensing and experiencing. To be better kissers and truly enjoy kissing, we need to reconnect with our bodies.


Practice becoming aware of physical sensations during everyday actions. When you walk, feel the sensation of your foot striking and coming off the pavement and the temperature of the air on your face. When cooking, let yourself fully appreciate the aroma and visual splendor of the food you are preparing. In the shower, feel the pulse and heat of the water on your skin.


Choose a favorite variety of chocolate, and eat it as slowly as possible. First, gaze at it, appreciating its shape and color. Place it in your mouth. Before biting down, notice how it feels against your tongue. As you slowly consume it, savor the changes in texture and flavor.


Exchange foot massages with your partner, taking time to enjoy the relaxation and stimulation that arise from the sensitive nerve endings in the feet.


When you kiss, extend your sensual awareness to your partner as you delight in stroking his face and hair and inhaling his scent.

EXPRESS YOURSELF

Indulge in pillow talk. Before or after making love, or any time you are cuddling, share with your partner something he/she did that made you feel good. Example: "When you touched me this morning, I felt alive, and I kept feeling your touch all day long."


Make noise. When you are kissing, notice any urge to sigh, murmur or even moan. Give in to the urge to express your feelings in sound.

GET IN RHYTHM

Match your partner’s breathing. You can do this without telling the other person -- just pay attention to the pace of your partner’s breath, and breathe in time with it. This creates a deep sense of connection. The two of you also can do this together, consciously, deciding who will match whom. For most couples, it is a good idea for the man to match the woman’s breathing first. Many women are used to attuning themselves to others, and they feel deeply appreciated when a partner attunes to them.


Don’t feel that you have to be serious doing this exercise. If you find yourselves giggling, that’s even better. Laughter is a powerful connecting force.


Put on some tango or other Latin music, embrace each other and dance around the room as you kiss. Feel the rhythm of the music throughout your body. Improvise with your lips as you let the music inspire you.


Take turns offering and receiving. Have one partner be the "lead kisser" for five minutes, then reverse roles for five minutes. After that, let spontaneity take over as each of you leads and responds.

SHARE FEEDBACK

It’s never too early or too late to begin a conversation about what you prefer in a kiss. Do you like moisture? How much? Yes, a little, not so I have to wipe off my face, and never in my ear. Oh, and no loud smacking kisses anywhere near my ears, please. Share feedback about what you and your partner most enjoy. Build on this, and keep adding to your repertoire for as long as you two shall kiss.


A word about tongues: As kissing continues, use your lips and tongue to invite your beloved’s tongue to come and play. Tongues become something of a third lip, adding dimension and complexity to the kiss. Kisses, like your breath, your touch and your connection, become more fully and deeply engaged as you share your energy back and forth. The conversation of tongues becomes more expressive -- teeth begin to nibble and grab, sucking of lip or tongue may ensue and a pause of lip-locked stillness can open the moment into a rush of pure connection, engendering passion and floods of hormones.

Bottom Line/Personal interviewed Cherie Byrd, MA, a holistic psychotherapist based in Seattle, who has been practicing and teaching the art and energy of intimacy for more than 35 years. She opened the Kissing School in Seattle in 1998 and is author of Kissing School: Seven Lessons on Love, Lips, and Life Force (Sasquatch). www.KissingSchool.com