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Enhancing Your Online Presence
By Butch Hamilton Good Morning! I was doing some thinking this great early morning (I love the early morning!) about the internet. You know its very vast and holds more promise for people than anything on the planet. There absolutely is no end to what a person may accomplish on the net. You are only limited by your imagination, determination and willingness to hunker down and go to work. I had the opportunity yesterday to speak with my good friend Tom Prendergast. He called and we bantered back and forth about internet marketing strategies and systems and how important it is for people to grasp the concept that the ultimate goal should be the journey, not the end result of anything you become involved in on the net. I talk to a great many people in my SEO business and I feel that so many people are concerned with the all mighty dollar that they are losing sight of the fact that this amazing entity called the internet is a journey. I talk with people about how to start a successful internet marketing campaign and the different elements involved and the subject always comes back to "I am not making any money online, guess I better jump on another get rich quick scheme to become successful." This attitude seems to be the norm in internet marketing. The next big thing always lures people away from the one thing that could assure their success. That would be their conscious ability to determine exactly how they would like to live their life and sticking with that principle come hell or high water. It really is possible to live the life you desire, make money and do what you like without the bonds and restrictions of conventional jobs on the internet today. As Tom so aptly put it "I can lead you to the door, but I can't make you go in." This is exactly what a large number of my articles are about. I can tell you about systems and methods and strategies all day and all night long. This is the way I live and I am passionate about my work. But you know what? I cannot and will not do the work for you! Its all about you sitting down and visualizing what you want to accomplish and then going to work. I have consistently written articles about the importance of the "one thing theory." Its a simple design and one that I believe will work for anyone. You simply pick one thing that you desire to accomplish and you stick to that until it brings you the desired results. Now if that means a top spot on Google, you push your efforts to nailing the position. If your desire is to promote a site, then you go about the job of writing articles and press releases until the position in obtained. And you let nothing stand in your way until you achieve your goal! This is a very simple concept. Just one thing, just one positive step in the right direction can open up an entire world for you. How many people are up to the task? I have found a few that are willing to go for their dreams and goals, but actually I am quite surprised at the number of people that whine and complain about no success, but are unwilling to stay the course until the goal is obtained. I am going to be what may appear to you to be very harsh and uncaring this morning, but its actually quite the opposite. I only am willing to spend my quality time with quality people. I have no time for whining and complaining. I have no time to listen to excuses. I have no time to talk of no money, no success, no dreams, and all the frivolous things that people love to whimper about. I am about one thing. I will accomplish my dream. I will accomplish what I have set out to do regardless of any power on this planet. I will succeed in my chosen path no matter the cost! My success will be my lamp to the world that I will wear proudly! Butch Hamilton is an SEO|SEM Specialist. Living on the internet has become a way of life...a succesful way of life. His talents for obtaining top positions on the search engines have led him to the point in his life where he has always wanted to be. Says Mr. Hamilton, "Writing has always been my passion. Gone are the days when I placed blatant ads on the internet for exposure. I have found my life's work in writing articles. Butch Hamilton's Quote: "What we think-is what we become." http://ButchHamilton.com
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Gay Arabs Speak Out About Their Lives
By Herndon Davis Homosexuality in the Arab world is a topic so volatile that in some countries death is the penalty. Yet gradually and very cautiously gay Arabs are coming out of the closet with increasing confidence. Spanning across 22 countries with a combined population of 323 million, the Arab world is not only connected through its language but is also linked through numerous gay Arab websites, chat rooms, and blogs. However, for gay Arab Americans, even though they live with much greater personal freedoms they often still find themselves conflicted between their sexual, religious, ethnic/cultural and national identities. Meet Issam Khoury of Washington, DC and Ramy Eletreby of Los Angeles. They both are gay Arab men but each with a totally different path and background. However both men have a remarkable clarity and an agreement on the crucial issues which impact them the most. Issam Khoury A refugee by birth and by war, Issam Khoury has seen and experienced a broad cross-section of the world. Both of his parents were born and raised in Palestine but because of the politics surrounding the Israeli occupation, Issam was forced to be born and raised in Kuwait until the age of 13. I learned what it meant to be different in being in Kuwait because as a non Kuwait you are always perceived different he explains. But when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, Issams family was forced to live in Cypress where Issam finished his schooling. Again he felt the unspoken words and perception of being different in another country. As a youth Issam began to become more aware of his burgeoning homosexuality. I always knew I was attracted to men. I knew from the days when I was living in Kuwait which to me debunks the myth that many Arabs would like to have that this does not exist in our part of the world because it does. When I moved to Cypress in 95 I found myself becoming sexually active and thats how I knew that this was here to stay he reveals. Issam later attended college in the US, first graduating from Virginia Tech, then onward to Ohio State to earn a masters degree and then forward to American University where hes currently earning a doctorate in cultural studies. He admits that it wasnt until college that he started to become fully aware of his identity as an outwardly gay man and not someone who engages in sex with other men he explains. In many ways his college years helped him to adopt a holistic identity that was related to his sexual orientation, but this was only the first step. He reveals that his journey still was very difficult because I have no examples I dont have any James Baldwins we dont have any Gloria Anzalduas, we dont have any of those in the Arab community. There are gay people out there and theyre out and theyre proud, but they do not write, they do not represent, they have not laid the foundation for a community in the same way that American ethnic communities have had on varying levels. As a result, Issam found nurturing support within the African American community adding that he was adopted by many black people and that in the black communityI found my identity as a man of color. I really found my identity as a gay man of color through reading E. Lynn Harris. I found it inspiring to read about men of color loving other men and color. I found my identity and what it could be to be in a relationship with another man of color and how beautiful that could be and how celebrated that could be without having to be ashamed of it. In terms of his Arab identity, Issam says that he found his Arabic-self through his masters degree program at Ohio State where he studied Arab literature. He openly admits that he had a big aversion to white people after being called a sand nigger, camel jockey, and towel head during his college years. So this new academic program gave him both affirmation and confirmation of who he really was, thus casting away all labels and stereotypes. It was in my masters program that I found myself as an Arab man he proudly states. However, the reconciliation of being Arab, Gay and Christian was still a long, arduous and complicated process. After coming out to his parents, he we went back into the closet for six years. It took a lot of internal work for me to merge my Arabic and my gay identities. It took a lot of soul searching, it took a lot of research; delving into the issue of Arabic and gay but its very slow. We have a lot issues of pride in Arabic community and pride is related to family honor and if somebody is gay then you shame family honor and therefore these issues are not widely talked about but discussed in closed circles he shares. Because of his journey of transformation and reconciliation Issam decided to enroll in a cultural studies doctoral program because he recognized that he belonged to too many diverse groups to limit himself to just one identity or concentration. The United States thrives on identity politics; its the capital of what I call the check box on the application because you always have to be something you always have to be categorized as something. Further, Issams own diversity and his desire to learn about the diversity of others led him out of his personal check box. Hes a member of a black fraternity and is currently learning to speak Spanish, all in an effort to broaden his exposure and understanding of culture and diversity. Ramy Eletreby Born and raised in sunny Southern California behind the conservative and affluent curtain of Orange County, Ramy Eletreby, who is of Egyptian descent, grew up the youngest of three children. While both of his parents were born and raised in Egypt, Ramys perspective has a distinct American flair. He says that he was raised conservative and Muslim and that his upbringing has helped shaped him to where he is today. Ramys gay awakening actually began around the age of 15. He remembers attending a play in Los Angeles that centered around boxing. During a locker room scene, one of the boxers actually showered on stage. It was Ramys first time seeing a naked man. I was flustered and blushing and all that stuff and I just knew that if I had a reaction like that it must mean something. I never had such a strong reaction of anybody like that. I could not avert my eyes but deep down I knew I should not be enjoying it. Interestingly enough, Ramy did not act out sexually on his urges. Instead he went through a personal journey seeking to reconcile his sexuality with his Muslim beliefs. I went through a lot of self exploration, a lot questions, and a lot of confusion he explains. Similar to the path of many other gays, Ramy eventually mustered up enough courage to start coming out to his friends. After an eight year period he had come out to just about everyone in his life with the exception of his own family, however that was about to change in a very public way in the summer of 2005. A budding actor, Ramy decided to accept a role at a Hollywood theater portraying a gay Arab. However certain Arab community groups got wind of the play and its gay content and started to protest. Meanwhile the LA Times bloodhounds sniffed out the story and surrounded down playhouse to do what eventually became a major news story about the play, its gay content, the controversy, and the fact that its lead actor, Ramy was a gay man. When the story hit, Ramy estimates it took four people reading it before the news was promptly delivered to his parents. Additional attention came when Advocate Magazine also did a spread on him. It was an extremely stressful and an emotionally raw time for him, but today hes out to everyone and living his life authentically. And after many years of wrestling with both his spirituality and his sexuality, Ramy has finally found the peace that hes been searching for since he was 15. Ive just come to the conclusion that not everything is perfect. This religion that I was raised in is not perfect he explains. He adds that people who subscribe to a religious belief system must apply however much you can apply to your life and since I know I cannot change certain facts about who I am.if I choose to have a religion like Islam it needs to be as much as I can take of it. Today Ramy works for a gay publication in Los Angeles where he says it has helped him to find his gay identity. However, he sees no back and forth competing of his multiple identities of being gay, Arab, and Muslim. Ive never allowed it to be a fight; its just part of my daily reality. 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Career Advice: What's Happened To Your New Year's Resolutions?
By Ramon Greenwood Over one-fourth of 2006 is history. What did you accomplished in this quarter of the
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career goals have changed, do not hesitate to make a new set of resolutions for the
remainder of 2006. Begin a new year today. 2. Take a hard look of what happened to your resolutions in 2005. Learn from your
accomplishments and failures. 3. Make a plan and work it. Quantify each goal. Be sure to include actions to be
taken with deadlines, as well as practical ways to measure progress at least once
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day. Accept no excuses for failing to meet deadlines. 5. Treat your resolutions as a binding contract with yourself. Put the contract in
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example, to resolve to win a big promotion, but it's not realistic to expect to make it
all the way to the top in one leap. If upon sober reflection any one or all of your resolutions seem unrealistic or if your
career goals have changed, do not hesitate to make a new set of resolutions for the
remainder of 2006. Begin a new year today. 2. Take a hard look of what happened to your resolutions in 2005. Learn from your
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Poker: Slowplaying Pocket Aces
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Nick_Kisberg]Nick Kisberg The truth is, most of the time you're usually going to either win a small pot or lose a big one with Pocket Aces. It's a big hand. The biggest hand (before the flop, at least). It's very tough to lay down, and it's very tough to know when you're beaten. The key to playing pocket Aces is: Don't get greedy and never slowplay 'em! Well, almost never slowplay 'em. There are a few situations where you might consider it, but we'll get into that later. If you follow this advice you will cut down your bad beats considerably. You might be playing in smaller pots, but at least you'll be winning most of the time! So, let's begin with our first piece of advice when holding pocket Aces: Don't get greedy. A win is a win. What is the only reason to slowplay a hand? To make more money by trapping your opponents in for additional bets when you have a big hand. That's sound in theory, but Aces are a very vulnerable hand. You should rarely slowplay a hand at a point where it's still vulnerable. Think about all the hands that can beat you after the flop - two pair, trips, a straight, a flush, a full house, etc. Do you want to let a garbage hand in cheaply that can hit one of these hands? Poker, especially online poker, is filled with players who like to gamble it up. They throw caution to the wind when they're holding 5-8 offsuit and will call the minimum bet without hesitation. You can make a case (not a very strong one, but a case nonetheless) for them, too. If it's so cheap to get in, why not play every hand hoping to flop a monster? You and I might not think that way, but plenty of people do. You'll also be playing with a good number of people who have a lot of money and are playing poker for kicks. They'll play every hand because the money doesn't mean much to them. Do you want to make it easier on them? Raise your Aces! You should raise your Aces preflop most of the time, especially in online play. You wouldn't be making a mistake if you raised them EVERY time. If you're playing NL, raise at least 3 to 4 times the big blind. By doing this, you're making it at least that much harder for your opponents to call you without a hand. You'll still get bad players who will call you without any cards only to break your hand, but at least you're making them think twice about doing it. Don't get greedy. If everyone folds to you, you've still won the pot, right? I'll take winning a small pot over a losing a big one every day of the week. My second is: never slowplay 'em. You've already raised preflop, so when 3 rags come out on the flop, bet or raise it again! Your opponent still might have you beaten, but he could also be on a draw. The worst thing that you could do is check - giving your opponent a free card that could complete his draw. How many times have you been burned by slowplaying your Rockets? Vow to never to do it again! It's just too much trouble. The rare time when I would suggest slowplay is when you hit a full house, quads, or top set without a draw on the board. If you hit one of those, you probably should slowplay and give your opponents a chance to catch up. Take the following no-limit hand as an example of why you should play your Aces strong. I was on the other side of it this time, but I haven't always been. I had 4-5 suited and I was on the button (last position). Three players called ahead of me and I called the minimum bet. The small blind folded and the big blind checked. Our flop was 3-6-7 rainbow, giving me the nuts! The big blind bets for the minimum, the other 3 players fold, and I raise it to the size of the pot. He immediately reraises and puts his whole stack in! I have him covered and so I obviously call his bet. The turn and river were inconsequential and I drag a huge pot. I had the 4-5 this time, but how many times have you had the A-A in that situation? You must raise your Aces because I fold every time with my 4-5 to a good-sized raise. Don't get greedy and never slowplay your Aces! Follow these two simple rules and you won't suffer nearly as many bad beats. Article written by Nick Kisberg of [http://www.cardschat.com]Cardschat.com which features [http://www.cardschat.com/poker-games.php]online poker games, [http://www.cardschat.com/poker-site-reviews.php]poker site reviews, poker bonuses such as a party poker bonus code and review. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nick_Kisberg http://EzineArticles.com/?Poker:-Slowplaying-Pocket-Aces&id=98849 phentermine on line doctor
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Finding a Depression Treatment That Works for You
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Abbie_Frank]Abbie Frank Anxiety and depression seem to be on the rise in many parts of the world. The increased anxiety after September 11 has caused many people to look fondly at the past well hoping for a better future. In the meantime, it is necessary for many to seek treatment for anxiety and depression if only to be able to continue to function. While anxiety is a term used to mean excessive worry or fear and depression is considered feelings of sadness and hopelessness, they're both very closely related with very similar treatment plans. Although there are a number of options available, it's important to get an accurate diagnosis from a qualified psychological counselor. It's also critical that you visit your medical doctor, if only to eliminate physical causes that may have triggered the anxiety depression. Here's a few of the strategies that have been successfully used to treat anxiety and depression. Understand that while all have been shown effective to some degree, they don't all work for all people. Medications:
Certain types of medications known as SSRI or Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work to increase the serotonin levels in your brain. These antidepressant meds have been able to be used successfully to treat many of the more common anxiety disorders. Although depression is generally recognized as being caused by low levels of chemicals in the brain, it seems to respond well to medication regimen. This in turn can help with various anxiety symptoms even though anxiety is more closely related to phobias and fears. The Therapeutic Counseling:
Some of the most effective counseling is known as cognitive therapy. This behavior therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps a person to recognize the thinking patterns that may have caused the anxiety disorder or depression. Psychotherapeutic counseling is especially effective with various phobias also. Natural Anxiety and Depression Treatments:
There are many products on the market that all claim to cure various illnesses, disorders and disease. The reality is that many of these claims have not or cannot be verified through independent research. This means that even though it product claims to be the "miracle cure" these claims are based on testimonials. This isn't to say that there are not some natural mood elevating strategies that one can use. These mood elevating strategies include getting more sunlight. It's no secret that in the winter when the days are shorter, there are more of us suffer from depression. I purposely going out into the sunlight for a least 30 minutes a day, it's possible to help raise your mood level and fight off depression. Another effective method to change your perspective and elevate your mental state is to exercise. A brisk walk or other exercise program lasting at least 30 minutes can elevate the endorphins. These chemicals in the brain can give you an almost positive euphoric feeling that is also an effective treatment for depression. Although there are many other treatment methods, these have been found to be the most effective. Many anxiety and depression sufferers find that a combination of treatment strategies is required to effectively feel better and function. Abigail Franks writes on a variety of subjects for more info on anxiety and depression treatments visit [http://www.anxietyhelpcenter.info/]http://www.anxietyhelpcenter.info and http://www.anxietyhelpcenter.info/anxiety-treatments/anxiety-treatments.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Abbie_Frank http://EzineArticles.com/?Finding-a-Depression-Treatment-That-Works-for-You&id=386506 xanax no prescription overnight
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Some of the most effective counseling is known as cognitive therapy. This behavior therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps a person to recognize the thinking patterns that may have caused the anxiety disorder or depression. Psychotherapeutic counseling is especially effective with various phobias also. Natural Anxiety and Depression Treatments:
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Importance Of Cell Phones In Modern Society
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Keith_Kingston]Keith Kingston Cell phones have become a necessity for many people throughout the world. The ability to keep in touch with family, business associates, and access to email are only a few of the reasons for the increasing importance of cell phones. Today's technically advanced cell phones are capable of not only receiving and placing phone calls, but storing data, taking pictures, and can even be used as walkie talkies, to name just a few of the available options. When cell phones were first introduced to the public, they were bulky, expensive, and some even required a base unit that had to be transported along with the phone. Good reception was a major problem and in general, early cell phones could only be used in certain locations were the signal was particularly strong. As cell phone technology advanced, the difficult in using them became less of a problem. Today, cell phone reception has improved greatly due to the use of satellites and wireless services. As cell phones improved and became simple to use, the importance of cell phones increased accordingly. Cell phones are the perfect way to stay connected with others and provide the user with a sense of security. In the event of emergency, having a cell phone can allow help to reach you quickly and could possibly save lives. However, the importance of cell phones goes way beyond personal safety. Modern cell phones are capable of internet access, sending and receiving photos and files, and some cell phones are equipped with GPS technology, allowing for use in most locations around the world and allowing the cell phone to be found or the user located in the event of loss or emergency. Cell phone reception has become reliable and of high quality due to advances in wireless technology. Wireless service providers offer excellent packages and promotions for cell phone users. Finding a dependable service provider is no longer an issue for cell phone users. The expansion of the wireless service provider industry gives cell phone users a choice and the increased competition has caused a drop in prices of wireless cell phone service. The importance of cell phones goes way beyond the ability to make or receive phone calls. Cell phone users can instantly send data to the home or office, check for important email, use their cell phone as a PDA or calendar, and store photos which can be easily transferred to a PC or laptop computer. Cell phone manufacturers have produced a wide range of cell phones, which sell for prices that range from very inexpensive to over one thousand dollars. The available options give users the choice of purchasing a basic cell phone to use simply for making calls, or choosing a complex, technologically advanced cell phone that can perform as many or even more tasks that a home computer. Over the past decade, the increasing importance of cell phones has made them almost a necessity for most people. Even remote and underdeveloped countries have some access to cell phone technology and wireless services. The importance of cell phones has increased the competition in the wireless service provider industry, making cell phones very affordable and very easy to use. Cell phones have become almost a status symbol in addition to the convenience and security that comes from owning them. Keith Kingston is a professional web publisher, offering information on [http://www.cell-phones-4-u.com/]cheap cell phones and [http://www.cell-phones-365.com/]Motorola cell phones Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Keith_Kingston http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Importance-Of-Cell-Phones-In-Modern-Society&id=7446 tramadol no prescription overnight
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Monday, October 8, 2007
Learn To Be A Texas Hold'em Poker Pro Part IV
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Freddie_Johnson]Freddie Johnson It's time for more important texas holdem poker terms
to help you become a better texas holdem poker player.
If everyone else at the table is speaking a language
that is completely foreign to you, how are you going
to improve your texas holdem poker game, let alone
become good enough to win consistently? Open-Ended Straight Draw: This type of straight draw is
a straight draw with four consecutive cards that can be
completed on either end. For example, if you have 5-6-7-8,
either a 4 or a 9 will complete your straight. Out of Position: Having to act before your opponent. Outs: Outs refers to the number of cards in the deck
that can improve your hand. For example, using the hand
above, if you have 5-6-7-8 with the community cards showing
7-8-A-K, you have 8 potential outs (four fours and four nine's,
unless of course you already know that an opponent has some
of these cards. Outs are more often referred to what a player needs to win
a hand, as opposed to just improving his hand. Overcard/Overpair: In texas holdem this is having a card
or pair of cards that are higher in value than anything that
falls on the flop. For example, if you hold Q-9 and the flop
is 10-J-4, your Queen is an overcard. Pocket (or Hole) Cards: The two unique cards you are dealt that
no one else can see. Position Bet: This is a bet in texas holdem where you bet more
on the strength of your position at the table than the strength
of your hand. For example, in texas holdem poker, a player on
the button is in good position to steal the pot if no one else
at the table opens. Pot-Limit: In texas holdem poker, the pot-limit refers to the
maximum bet that can be made, which is equal to the current pot
size. If a player wants to raise, the amount to call is included
in the pot total when calculating the allowable size of his bet. These are just some of the terms you'll need to know if you
want to sound like a texas holdem pro. It may seem silly to
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to help you become a better texas holdem poker player.
If everyone else at the table is speaking a language
that is completely foreign to you, how are you going
to improve your texas holdem poker game, let alone
become good enough to win consistently? Open-Ended Straight Draw: This type of straight draw is
a straight draw with four consecutive cards that can be
completed on either end. For example, if you have 5-6-7-8,
either a 4 or a 9 will complete your straight. Out of Position: Having to act before your opponent. Outs: Outs refers to the number of cards in the deck
that can improve your hand. For example, using the hand
above, if you have 5-6-7-8 with the community cards showing
7-8-A-K, you have 8 potential outs (four fours and four nine's,
unless of course you already know that an opponent has some
of these cards. Outs are more often referred to what a player needs to win
a hand, as opposed to just improving his hand. Overcard/Overpair: In texas holdem this is having a card
or pair of cards that are higher in value than anything that
falls on the flop. For example, if you hold Q-9 and the flop
is 10-J-4, your Queen is an overcard. Pocket (or Hole) Cards: The two unique cards you are dealt that
no one else can see. Position Bet: This is a bet in texas holdem where you bet more
on the strength of your position at the table than the strength
of your hand. For example, in texas holdem poker, a player on
the button is in good position to steal the pot if no one else
at the table opens. Pot-Limit: In texas holdem poker, the pot-limit refers to the
maximum bet that can be made, which is equal to the current pot
size. If a player wants to raise, the amount to call is included
in the pot total when calculating the allowable size of his bet. These are just some of the terms you'll need to know if you
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