Archive for March, 2008

Counting Down to Christmas and the Birth of the SUN - Oops I mean SON

Monday, March 31st, 2008

By Dennis Diehl Those familiar with the Worldwide Church of God know that after many years of observing what most would call “Jewish Holidays” but with Christian significance, the Church has now switched to the more generically acceptable Christian holidays, such as Easter and Christmas. In the past, these Spring Equinox, Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox and Winter Solstice holidays were replaced by the recognition of Passover over Easter in the Spring and the Festival of Tabernacles in the Fall over Christmas. While no religious holy day springs from a vacuum, and the Jewish Holy Days, also sprang from the pagan agricultural holidays that preceded them, I wonder if the Worldwide Church of God, and all Christians would be intrigued and challenged to realize just exactly which “Son” was being born on Christmas and why? Plainly put, the story of Jesus’ one year ministry as described in Mark, Matthew and Luke, is an astrological allegory of the journey the literal SUN takes through the twelve signs of the Zodiac in one year. The journey of the SON/SUN starts at the birth of the SUN and SON in December, brought forth by a virgin of all things, and ends just before Christmas on December 22-24, the time the SUN appears to be “in the grave” prior to being born again on the 25th by moving ever so slightly north again and heading towards spring. Jesus also spent his three days in the grave as we recall. First of all why would I say that the Virgin brings forth the SUN and the Virgin bringing forth the literal SON of God later in print was not the original story? Because the older phenomenon is the sky story noticed long before it was made literal for the masses. On Christmas day, in particular 2000 years ago when during Jesus time, the Sign of Aries the Lamb was coming to an end, signified by the crucifixion of the Lamb in the Spring, the sky on Christmas morning showed an interesting sight. Just before sunrise, the SUN sits on the horizon about to be “born.” At the zenith, the high point in the sky, at that moment, is the zodiacal constellation of Virgo, the Virgin who is MOST High, MOST Blessed, at that moment the SUN is born. Truly, and anciently, “and the virgin shall bring for the SUN.” The prophecy says that “they shall call his (THE SON) name, Immanuel, which means “God with us.” But the literal SON Jesus was never called Immanuel. However, the real SUN, as SUN of GOD is always Immanuel, always with us. The Bible even says of “God” that His power is from the rising of the sun until the going down there of.” No one thinks this through. God’s power is only good during the day is what this is saying. God’s power ends at sundown according to this scripture. Evidently this SUN GOD has not power after sunset, which of course is the real SUN and not the literalized GOD or SON of GOD. Malachi tells us that the Messiah, but calling him the SUN, “shall arise with healing in his wings.” The wings of the sun are the rays that appear to jet out due to the way humans see the sun when they try to look at it. One of the great symbols of Egypt is the sun disc with great bird wings coming out left and right. It’s an old symbol of how the sun looks to humans. Let’s move on a bit past the birth of the SUN/Son on Christmas morning. The Gospels say that Jesus was “about 30 years old” when he began his ministry. The SUN/SON was born in December in the sign of Capricorn back then which is the Goat, and may account for some of the Nativity scene animals that were later made literally true in the story. Each House of the Zodiac takes up approximately 30 degrees of the sky (30×12=360). So the SUN also is about 30 when it enters the next sign of the Zodiac in January, which just happens to be the same PERSON Jesus the SON visited when he began his ministry! This would be Aquarius, the Waterman for the SUN but John the Baptizer for Jesus the SON. Same story. One in the sky, one made literal on earth. Same Story! Both SUN and SON are baptized by the Waterman during this month and both increase, that is keep moving towards Spring for the SUN or into his ministry for the SON. Aquarius and John, the Watermen on the other hand, must decrease and while one sets, the other is decapitated. It is no coincidence that when Aquarius appears to rise again six months later at dawn instead of sink at sunset, the head comes up first opposite Leo the Lion, sign of Herod who had him murdered literally. Aquarius, in the morning sunrise looks beheaded by Leo who is going down. Could this be why later in Jesus ministry Herod thinks that John the Baptist is coming back from the dead or had risen, because Aquarius is rising again after going down six months earlier? Is this a heavenly astro-theological tale made literally true? Also, at sunrise and prior to Christmas day, the three stars in the belt of Orion the Hunter rose vertically and followed the sun across the sky all day, only to loose it in sunset. Every winter morning this scene would progress with the three “Magi” rising higher and earlier each day chasing the SUN/SON. When the story was literalized, it lost it’s common sense. In the literal story we find the Magi saying, “We have seen his star in the east ….” They then proceed to follow it West with it ending up turning south and hovering right over the place where Jesus was. It would be a dumb thing to see a star looking east, watch it go over head in time and then turn west to follow it to Jerusalem. You’d play this game ever night for awhile. First head east, then look up, then turn and head west. I doubt this was the plan of the Magi who could not have been that stupid. However, when not taken literally we have the three stars, neatly aligned in Orion,s Belt rising like hikers in the east and heading west following the SUN or SON that has to be in the West to find. Great astro-theology but a bit funky when made literally true. It might explain why Herod could not see the same Star and had to ask for the Magi to find Jesus for him. It was taking place in the sky, not the palace. A good Gnostic would say “of course, this is where the story comes from.” Well shortly after Aquarius and John slip off the scene and Jesus goes on his way, he goes immediately into the wilderness to be tempted not to be all he can be by Satan. This would be the SUN, rising from Winter and heading to Spring and then being the Most High at the Summer Solstice, but still weak as it is early in the game. Jesus might still be too young, too weak to continue, so Satan, i.e. Darkness tempts him to be not be Jesus the SON or SUN. The darkness of Winter does not want to go and wants to prevent the SUN/SON from en-lightening the world, or as we might say, Satan does not wish Jesus the SON to take away the sins (darkness) of the world. Darkness in the human psyche is the world of evil and fear…the world of Satan. Jesus as the SON, just like the SUN might just overcome the darkness of winter and Satan if he can’t be disuaded at this weak time of his cycle. But alas, you can’t stop the seasons, so Jesus and the SUN go to Spring and Easter, which is the time when the SUN has the same strength as the dark, when day and night are Equi-nox or Equal Nights. It’s Easter because the SUN rises due east and gives SON worshippers a direction in which to pray on Easter morning. Satan is well on the way to being defeated with the SUN/SON being crucified literally in Aries the Lamb, (April-Easter) which Jesus was also called and the SUN in Aries the Lamb as sign of the Zodiac. For the SUN the crucifixion takes place where the Celestial Equator crosses the Ecliptic and the Sun sits right on the intersection of it at Easter, and for Jesus it happens, same time in Jerusalem, literally. It is not coincidence that the Age of Aries the Lamb, which ended with the SUN moving into PICES due to the progression of the equinox every 2190 years or so, around the time of Jesus coincides with the death of the Lamb of God, the Son, Jesus. It is a symbol. “Behold, I am with you, even unto the end of the age,” said Jesus. This was not the end of the world as some think, but the Lamb Jesus would be with them until the end of the astrological age of Aries and then Pices the Fish would begin. It is also no coincidence that the symbol for the SON/SUN’s Church is the fish, nor that in the age of Pices Christians were to be “fishers of men.” The fishing motif in the Gospels is all about the age of Aries ending around the time of Jesus and the Age of Pices, the Fishes, beginning. It is no coincidence that right after Jesus overcame Satan, he went to Galilee, which means “circuit” as in circuit of the SON, or SUN depending on which location you are seeing the story in, he meets TWO FISHERMEN, Peter and Andrew and makes them Disciples. Jesus making his circuit all around Galilee, which means “circuit,” with his 12 disciples surround him, is no different than the SUN making it’s circuit (Galilee) surrounded by it’s 12 zodiacal disciples. The Sign of Pices is that of two fish. It is not coincidence that in the feeding of the multitudes, there were TWO Fish and five loaves symbolizing the five known planets of the time, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Well there is much more. When Jesus as SON stood on the mount of transfiguration in the summer of his one year ministry, his face shone like the SUN at noon. This is because this earthly event is the literal fact in the cosmos that in June, the summer Solstice finds the SUN at its highest, being the MOST HIGH for the year and brilliant light. Jesus, standing on that “high mountain” in summer, face shining like the sun was doing what the SUN was doing as well as MOST HIGH right over his head. This is not coincidence either. From June, it is all down hill for the SUN and for Jesus the SON. Cancer the crab, which moves backwards and is for July and August symbolizes that the SON and SUN were going backwards now to their fate. Jesus is betrayed in the Fall by Judas, that scorpion, just as the SUN is stung and betrayed by Scorpio in its dive to oblivion in December. The Archer then takes over as Sagittarius, just as the mob does and both SUN and SON are pierced. They die in late December appearing to be gone and as the SUN lies for three days in the southern hemisphere, considered the grave and appears to neither go further south, nor come back north, so Jesus lies three days as the SON of GOD in the grave. This is December 22-24, the Winter Solstice, But it’s all good. One December 25th the SUN and SON are born and brought forth by the Virgin Mary or the Virgin Virgo overhead and the cycle starts again. Pretty cool huh? Ever hear that in Church? You won’t. But realize, the SUN that rises and sets everyday around the planet, while holding little attention of modern busy men and women today, was THE source of all religion on the planet. Because the greatest fear men have and have had in history is fear of the dark. Dark was evil and so became “The Evil” or “De-evil or Devil. Just as the SUN of GOD overcomes the darkness as it makes it’s one year rise and fall from birth to death, so Jesus as the literalized SON of GOd, overcomes the Devil and delivers us from darkness too. The story that is literally true happens in the cosmos, over your head every minute of every day, month and year. The more suspect one, made literally true, is what you hear in Sunday school….Hey! SUN DAY School!!!!!!! Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dennis_Diehl http://EzineArticles.com/?Counting-Down-to-Christmas-and-the-Birth-of-the-SUN—Oops-I-mean-SON&id=311566 ambien is evil ambien addiction depression lorazepam drug test can you get high on ambien abuse

Beyond Dating: What Everybody Should Know About Praying To Keep A Relationship

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

By Elisha Goodman As I glanced in my rearview mirror,I could see the huge red fire truckbearing down on me… lights flashingaggressively. Hastily, I made it out of the way justin time. But then something odd struck me… thesirens were not blaring. There wasn’tan emergency. What was going on? Then I looked closely. And what I saw? A lovely young girl with hair likeburnished gold… maybe 19, 21, dressedin sparkling white bridal garment… alongwith a sharply dressed, smiling young man.Holding hands together and standing inthe back of the open-air truck they werewaving and smiling at the crowd. Whoa! This young couple newly married justhired a fire truck for the evening drivearound town! I joined the crowd and waved back. Thespectacle just brightened the wholeplace and drew smiles of joy from theface of everyone. At that moment it dawned on me what aprecious joyful thing a successful datingcould lead to… This was 6:15pm Thursday evening. Another Time, Another Place Different set of people. By 7 am Sunday morning in church I wasjolted back to hard cold reality… likesomeone poured a bucket of ice-cold wateron me. It happened when I innocently asked abrother how his family was doing … “She’s gone… walked out on mewith the kids,” came the sad reply. “Y…you m..mean…” I stammered tryingto contain my shock. Not these ones.They always seemed so happy… alwayssmiling. “She just said she felt like shewas in prison or something. Packed upwith our 2 kids and left for Arizona,”he said sighing wearily. Then a thought struck me. “I’m so sorry to hear that.” I began. “That’s okay, thanks,” he said. “Excuse me for asking this…is thereany pattern like this in your family…or hers?” “Not mine,” he said gently but firmly,”in her family no one stays married forlong.” Hmmm. Before that week was over I had heardof 5 more similar cases. What could be going wrong? Shocking Revelations In our ministry years back we did anin-depth spiritual research intodisintegrating relationships and upcame certain shocking revelations. Some of them were not pretty. In fact, the problem starts with one of theoldest and most successful strategiesin the book - confusion of tongues. For students of the Bible, this age-oldweapon was first used by God Himself againstthe builders of the tower of babel in thebook of Genesis 11. It is such an effective weapon thatit can create suspicion, misunderstandingand general confusion in a relationship…in no time at all. The man and woman begin to disagreeon practically everything… no oneis listening to the other and beforelong communication breaks down… thenterrible things begin to happen from there. So we leant to pray the prayer of thepsalmist, “O Lord, divide the tonguesof all those targeting my marriage fordestruction.” - see Ps 55:9. In some relationships, We also uncovered apattern of: * breakup or divorce either in theman’s family or on the woman’sside or both. * marital problems transferred fromone generation to another… * hidden spiritual “marriages” in place. * invisible marks of hatred placedon the man or woman. This makesone repulsive to the other and viceversa - after only a few years of marriage. * warning signals ignored or simply notunderstood. Sometimes these warningscame through dreams. etc. To give you an example, once we found aman who was deeply in love with his date…and they got married - for 6 months. Then all of a sudden he couldn’t stand thesight of her. No one could think ofanything wrong that she had done. Eventually he walked out on her. She went for counselling… no solution. Her friends took her to all kinds of”prophets.” She went to see 5 differenttherapists, 2 psychics and even ahypnotist. Nothing worked. She went into prayer asking God fora more compatible person to date. No response. As she put it she had desperately prayedto God to send her that special someonewith whom she could glorify and give Himpraise… no answer. In fact all she seemed to be getting turnedout to be nothing but “wolves in sheep’sclothing.” She gave up… not knowing how to navigatethe tricky minefield of finding a sincere,godfearing man to share her love with. Then the Lord had mercy on her. One day, a friend at work invited her toa Friday night prayer meeting. It was an anointed session… and miracleswere happening. During the prayers one sister noticed aninvisible mark on her forehead… a tinystar-shaped symbol that was not visibleto the naked eye. She stopped the prayers and raised thissingular prayer point just for her: “Blood of Jesus, wipe off all handwritingof hatred and rejection from my life inthe name of Jesus.” They prayed it 3 hot times, praised theLORD for the answer and moved right onto the next prayer point. Result? That same weekend the husband called for thevery first time since the breakup. 12 more sessions of anointed prayers(with fasting) followed …and hubbycame home. Do you happen to knowanyone whose relationship is not allit could be, maybe a friend oreven a relative? * Or the marriage is on the verge of hittingthe rocks * Or has broken down already * Or tell-tale signs of wear and tear arebeginning to show * Or someone believing the LORDfor a godly spouse * Or any couple just trying to safeguard theirmarriage * Or a close friend just fed up with the boredomand loneliness of the single life? Do them a favor… learn to pray for them. I meanthe type of prayer that works. Because there are prayers that work like little hingesthat move big doors. These are prayers of spiritual: * housecleaning * restoration * prevention And they help you reap the benefits of a successfuldating for a long time to come…to the fullest. Just as God has planned it. Don’t settle for less! Elisha Goodman is an online prayer coach and author of five books, including his free book: Passion Prayer of Jesus the Christ. His f.ree online prayer coaching ministry (http://www.firesprings.com) has helped thousand all over the world to grow spiritually as well as in the areas of health, wealth and relationships. Thousands participated in his recent 21-day Prayer Marathon that witnessed the blossoming of new relatioships, manifestation of new cars, houses, money, and emotional and physical healing. For more on his coaching sessions here: http://www.firesprings.com/dnabook.htm Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Elisha_Goodman http://EzineArticles.com/?Beyond-Dating:-What-Everybody-Should-Know-About-Praying-To-Keep-A-Relationship&id=120855 generic online zolpidem lorazepam overdose ambien 15mg dosage zolpidem tartrate overdose

Tooth Whitening Kits

Friday, March 28th, 2008

By Jason Gluckman Tooth-whitening kits are meant to provide lasting results in the shortest possible time. The existing cultural demand to have clean and attractive teeth has given rise to a surge of new tooth-whitening kits in the consumer market. These tooth-whitening kits are easily available online and can be bought at more or less the same prices as other, less effective tooth-whitening products. These kits vary from small plastic kits placed on the tooth overnight to professionally designed tooth trays that let the bleaching gel become absorbed into the enamel. Typically, in a bleach-based tooth whitener kit, a tooth bleaching agent is applied to a mouth tray, and then the tray is inserted into the mouth. Most of these trays have to be worn for just an hour. A major disadvantage of this method is the need to sit for an hour or so with the mouth open. The whiter the teeth have to be, the longer the need to maintain the same tiring position. It is possible to get some very good tooth-whitening kits today. Some have a uniquely balanced formula that releases active oxygen to brighten and whiten teeth safely and naturally. With a neutral pH, unlike some similar products which are acidic, this is soft on the teeth. Tooth-whitening kits contain xylitol, a powerful anticaries agent to prevent tooth decay, and potassium, which creates a de-sensitizing effect that is ideal for people with sensitive gums. Home tooth-whitening kits are similar to those that a dental professional would use; the difference is that the concentrations of active ingredients in these are lower. Higher concentrations are permitted in an office formula since those are applied by a professional who understands how it works and who has precise control over the application. The latest clinical studies show that tooth-whitening kits are harmless when used as directed. Hence, based on the available scientific information, it can be safely concluded that there is no cause for concern about the possible adverse effects on tooth structure or enamel hardness. Tooth Whitening provides detailed information on Tooth Whitening, Professional Tooth Whitening, Laser Tooth Whitening, Tooth Whitening Systems and more. Tooth Whitening is affiliated with Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentists. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jason_Gluckman http://EzineArticles.com/?Tooth-Whitening-Kits&id=271877 long term effects of ativan overdose ativan weight loss ambien prescription drug price for 5mg lorazepam extended release

How to Nurture Intimacy When You’re in a Long-Distance Marriage

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

By Nancy Wasson The biggest problem long-distance spouses often face is how to keep emotional intimacy alive when they are separated. If you are in a long-distance marriage, you are probably already using email and the telephone as much as possible to stay in touch. But what else can you do to stay connected with your partner and not lose that special bond between you? One suggestion is to take the extra time to also send “snail mail” greeting cards, letters, and postcards when possible. Buy an assortment of cards when you have a chance, and that will make it easier to send out one or two cards each week. Vary the type of cards that you send–some romantic, some funny. You could also send postcards to add variety and show scenes of the geographic area where you are working. In your letters and emails, don’t only talk about what activities you’ve been involved in, but be sure to share your feelings about what’s going on in your life. Ask feeling-related questions, such as “Do you ever worry that one day we’ll have been married 20 years and we’ll discover that we don’t really know each other?” Also share memories and experiences from childhood and the years before you met. Write your spouse a letter telling her (or him)what you love about her,what attracted you to her, what you admire about her, and why you want to stay married to her. Before you send it to her, make a copy for yourself and read it once a day to remind yourself of all the positives about your spouse. Ask her to do the same for you. Look for ways to create reminders that will trigger thoughts of each other when you’re apart. For example, you might consider naming a star for your spouse at the International Star Registry (www.starregistry.com). Then, each starry night, you will both feel connected as you look for “your star.” You might come up with some other symbols to trigger your thoughts, such as agreeing to think of each other every time you see a certain type of bird. Or pick a car with special meaning and think of each other every time you see a red Camaro, for example. Perhaps you will both agree to listen to a certain song on a CD before you go to sleep each night, knowing the other person is doing the same thing. Brainstorm about ways you can feel connected even when you’re not talking on the phone or emailing each other. Mail your husband (or wife) a tape of yourself reading a love poem or sweet letter you have written to him. Send small surprise gifts when you can. They don’t have to be expensive; they just need to show that you’re thinking of him. You could order gifts of gourmet candy, nuts, popcorn, flowers, or other items from the Internet. Or you could give a magazine subscription to your spouse so she (or he) will think of you each time the publication arrives. Another idea is to send her a new CD that you think she’ll like or a paperback book. Consider creating your own web site where you can post photos you both take with a digital camera. The pictures could show scenes from your life apart and also pictures from the times you are together. Over time, this would document your history as well as your current life as a couple. One site that provides free web hosting for family web sites is www.myfamily.com. Other ideas include having a print shop like Kinko’s put a photograph of you and your spouse on coffee mugs, or having a photograph put on a T-shirt or sweatshirt for each of you. If you have some common interests in reading or listening to audio books, pick a book to read or listen to at the same time and then discuss it as you go along. Put on your creative thinking cap and experiment to see what works best for the two of you. By using your imagination, you can deepen your emotional connection with your spouse, even though you’re physically separated by thousands of miles. Nancy J. Wasson, Ph.D., is co-author of Keep Your Marriage: What to Do When Your Spouse Says “I don’t love you anymore!” The e-book is available at http://www.KeepYourMarriage.com , where you can also sign up for the free Keep Your Marriage Internet Magazine. Contact Nancy at Nancy@KeepYourMarriage.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nancy_Wasson http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Nurture–Intimacy-When-Youre-in-a-Long-Distance-Marriage&id=10953 memory loss ambien ambien side affect ambien online europa ativan rss feed

Wedding Favors to Fit Anyone

Monday, March 24th, 2008

By Jeanette Shinn Once you have a head count and at least a rough idea of what your budget will support, the fun begins. There are no rules to giving wedding favors, so have fun! You want the wedding favors to be memorable, so look for a way to match the wedding favor to you as a couple. If you are getting married near Christmas, why not get Christmas tree placecard holder as a wedding favor? By the way, placecard holders are especially good wedding favors if you are having a formal dinner with assigned seating because then your wedding favor serves to identify the individuals seat as well. If you and your intended met at the beach, or are famous among your circle of friends for always being at the beach, what could be a more suitable wedding favor than sailboat themed tea light holders, sea shell spreaders, or clam shaped bath fizzes? Perhaps you and your future spouse are writers, what could be more perfect wedding favors than personalized pens? In some cases, wedding favors come in the form of an edible treat. Its a special truffle, a personalized container of coffee printed with your name and wedding date printed on the bag, or its a specially decorated cookie, or a small jar of honey with your name and date on it, or, or, or…. Just one note when dealing with edible wedding favors; remember that food allergies can really spoil a celebration. Most people know what they are allergic to, so find a way to announce (a printed card placed in a conspicuous spot on the table works great) the type of edible wedding favors so no one discovers the truth the hard way. Of course, the list of options in wedding favors is as endless as your imagination. If you can dream a wedding favor up and fit it into your budget chances are good that you can find someone to provide that perfect wedding favor for your wedding celebration. Be sure to have special favors for the children that will be at your wedding reception. This may come in the form of a coloring book and small pack of crayons. These wedding favors might work to keep peace at your reception in the same way they do at restaurants. Another potentially excellent childs wedding favor might be a hand held game or small puzzle. If your budget is tight but you still want to give a wedding favor as a token of your love and appreciation, consider buying fewer wedding favors than anticipated guests and putting them in a basket on a table for people to pick up on their way out. This way, those that dont care to take a wedding favor can leave the wedding favor behind gracefully without any danger of anyones feelings being hurt. Another option, which will cut your cost nearly in half is to provide one wedding favor per couple (it is still in good form to provide one wedding favor each for people who come by themselves). A third option is to make wedding favors yourself. This can be a fun project for the bridesmaids (but not the night before the wedding) to do with the bride. For example, a few bags of candy coated chocolates, a length of tulle, and some ribbon will produce fun little treats that you can give as a wedding favor. It really doesnt matter what you do, ultimately its the gesture that makes the difference not the wedding favor itself. Finally, wedding favors can serve as the finishing touches of your decorating scheme that ties everything else together. For example, your wedding is in the spring, youve got flowers everywhere, what could be better than a wedding favor of a small vase with a flower for each person (or couple)? Or maybe spring colored tiny pails with pastel candies in them would be the wedding favor for you. It really doesnt matter. Use wedding favors to show your appreciation and love to those who took the time to come to celebrate your wedding while at the same time making your wedding favors work for you! Jeanette Shinn is the co-owner of Your Exciting Wedding Favors http://www.ExcitingWeddingFavors.com a website dedicated to helping brides realize their wedding day dreams with tons of tips, ideas, and the latest wedding news stories from across the country, as well as offering wedding favors, and accessories to enhance the entire wedding experience. Jeanette is also the founder and edible design artist behind Layer By Layer, http://www.frostingonthecake.com, a special order bakery serving weddings and other special occasion needs of the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jeanette_Shinn http://EzineArticles.com/?Wedding-Favors-to-Fit-Anyone&id=162963 ambien vs low testostrrone can you get high on ambien abuse zolpidem bayvit commercial drivers license ambien

Florida DUI Attorney FAQs

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

By Josh Riverside What is the range of fees for Florida DUI attorneys? Florida DUI lawyer’s fees could vary largely depending on the nature of the case. Factors to consider include degree of offense, whether the defendant has been convicted of misdemeanor or felony, whether the offense if the first or is a repeat, whether the offense has caused damage to life or property, and the client’s requirements and expectations. It could cost anywhere from $500 to $2,000. Fees could also vary depending on the reputation of the attorney. Famous ones probably charge a little more. If you are facing a minor and first offense, you do not need to choose the cream of the crop. But if you have a severe case and you have caused damage to life or property, you may want to get a more experienced Florida DUI attorney. This would cost you more. The fee would be small, however, compared to jail time (especially if you are sentenced to thirty years). Consider several DUI attorneys before employing one to assess if fees charged to you are reasonable. Q: What is the best resource for Florida DUI Attorneys? One of the best resources for Florida DUI Attorneys is the Internet. There are several lawyer directories that are easy-to-use and are categorized according to area. You can also go to your favorite search engine and key in “Florida DUI Attorneys.” You will find DUI lawyers with websites and even online legal help. You can also check the local telephone directory and find one nearest your area. Q: Do I really need attorney for my DUI case even if it is just a first offense? It is possible to just make a plea bargain with the District Attorney’s Office. But it could also mean more jail time than if you had retained an attorney, especially if your case is serious. Q: How long will it take for the case to be solved? Again, this is entirely variable depending on the nature of the case. Upon arrest, you have a maximum of ten days to make a special plea and save your license from being revoked indefinitely. Upon submission of written request, a “pretrial” will follow and it is here where the lawyer can negotiate to not go to the trial itself and close the case from there. But if the case has to go to trial because of a serious or a complex case, then it may take from a month to a year depending on the number of cases charged like vehicular homicide. The trial itself is held within the six months the plea was submitted. Q: Will my lawyer walk me through the whole process and constantly update me on my case? A good lawyer should be able to update you on your case regularly and is fairly reachable even in off-hours (if there is an emergency). This should be the case especially if you are paying your lawyer well. Be sure to ask this question to your prospective lawyer even before you employ his or her services. Q: What are included in the lawyer’s fees exactly? This depends a lot on the attorney. Some charge by the hour and others will require an initial payment for retainer fees. Be sure to sign an agreement with your lawyer regarding what the fees will cover and the terms of additional costs. Florida DUI Attorneys provides detailed information on Florida DUI Attorneys, Driving Under The Influence, Florida Alcohol Treatment, Florida DUI And Fines and more. Florida DUI Attorneys is affiliated with Florida Business Lawyers. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Josh_Riverside http://EzineArticles.com/?Florida-DUI-Attorney-FAQs&id=410152 long term ambien ativan sublingual is lorazepam prescirbed for anxiety ambien order

How to Create Effective Email Programs that Sell

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

By Michael Fleischner With the advent of auto-responders, more detailed tracking, and sophisticated techniques, email marketing is alive and well. I still find email to provide one of the highest conversion rates in my marketing mix, simple by following a few basic rules. First and foremost, build a house list. Emails addresses you collect on your own via your own website receive the highest open and click-through rates. Put in more simple terms, a house list is a database of email addresses that youve collected from individuals exchanging information with you on your website. One of the easiest and most efficient ways to build your house list is to offer an email sign-up (for a newsletter, promotion, or access to valuable information) on every page of your website. The more individuals who opt-in, the greater your database and chance for building profitable customer relationships. Secondly, make sure you use an Auto-responder. Auto-responders are tools that allow you to automate delivery of emails after an individual has been added to your opt-in list. This technique is the most valuable if you wish to develop profitable relationships with your prospects. Thirdly, do what you can to provided specific information. This may seem obvious, but if youre sending the same email to everyone on you email list, you may have fallen into this trap. Relevancy is more than delivering a message that recipients find valuable, its also timing your message according to a recent action, event, or behavior. For example, if someone has recently singed up for a newsletter, engage them immediately. Even if you next newsletter doesnt come out for another month, provide them with the existing months newsletter or access to your newsletter archive. If someone is taking the time to raise their hand and opt-in for your information, which is clearly relevant to their wants, dont make them wait. Fourth, provide an incentive for an individual to join your list. If youre not providing something of value, youll quickly find your database of email subscribers dwindling. Users will only open your email if you provide valuable information, tools, resources, or content that they find useful. When developing your email program, be sure to think it through and solicit feedback from your audience to continually enhance value. Fifth, make sure you’re CAN-SPAM compliant by positing your privacy policy and including your company’s physical address in your email footer. You must also provide a way for users to opt-out. When a recipient chooses to opt-out, make sure you remove their name within 10 days of the request. Effective email takes focus. In the past decade, Ive seen my share of effective email as well as email that costs more to deliver than return. The most effective email comes in the form of a well thought through campaign, utilization of email best practices (like having an accurate from line, subject line, designing for the preview pane, having a link for those who cant read your html, CAN-SPAM compliance, and so on), and technology to deliver emails in a disciplined and organized fashion. If you are sending emails whenever you feel like it or without a specific purpose, then youre not getting the most out of your email program. You should think of email as a medium that requires daily management. Messages should be relevant, consistent, and provide value to the recipient. As I mentioned previously do what you can to learn more about auto-responders. The key with communication is to be timely and relevant, and there are tools out there to help you. The one thing to keep in mind is that if you are communicating via email, your recipient must be looking forward to your email. Michael Fleischner is an Internet marketing expert with more than 12 years of marketing experience. He has appeared on The TODAY Show, Bloomberg Radio, and other major media. For additional resources from marketing experts visit MarketingScoop.com. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Michael_Fleischner http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Create-Effective-Email-Programs-that-Sell&id=544770 ambien pharmacy zolpidem in mexico lorazepam side effects ambien facts

Apply For College Loan Today - Save Money While You Can

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

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Unsecured Debt Consolidation Loan: An Effective Debt Management Tool!

Monday, March 17th, 2008

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Natural Arthritis Pain Relief - By Doing Simple Arthritis Exercises

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

By Victor Volder Treating arthritis is not easy. Apart from the regular medication, proper diet, rest andrelaxation, doctors also recommend arthritis exercises.These are specially designed exercises for people withdifferent types of arthritis. Exercising is a must do forall people suffering of arthritis because it will help themincrease the flexibility of the joints, increase bonevigor, muscle strength and energy levels, so they will havea better control of their weight and a strong heart. Butmost of all, exercising will help keep joints completelymovable and will fortify the adjacent muscles. This way,arthritis sufferers will experience less pain whenperforming the everyday activities. So it is fair to saythat arthritis exercises are strongly recommended forarthritis patients by all the doctors in the world. But depending on the type of arthritis one person mighthave, the doctor will recommend a certain type ofexercises. People should not choose the exercises programon their own; instead, always ask your doctor whatexercises are recommended for their type of arthritis.Depending on the severity of the condition and which jointsare affected, the doctor will propose a certain type ofexercising program. There are three types of exercises: range of motion,strengthening and endurance. Range of motion exercises, forexample dancing, are the ones that move the joints in alldirections, as far as possible. These are the easiest typeof exercises recommended for all types of arthritis becausethey will keep the joints mobile and will preventstiffness. Doctors advise their patients to perform a rangeof motion exercises every day, or at least every other day.The number and intensity of exercises can be graduallyincreased as the patient gets in shape. Strengthening exercises include isometric and isotonicmovements. Isometric exercises are the ones that work themuscles without moving the joints, while isotonic exerciseswork both the muscles and the joints. Both types ofmovements help with building strong muscles around thejoints that are causing problems. Stronger muscles willbetter support the joints, meaning pain will be reduced andthe patient will move more easily. Unless the patient hasswelled joints or severe pains, the doctor suggests doingstrengthening exercises every other day. Endurance exercises are the ones that improve thecardiovascular condition by increasing the heart rate forat least 20-30 minutes. Not all arthritis patients canperform endurance exercises. Depending on the patient’s ageand physical condition, the doctor will recommend or notendurance exercises and also the type of exercises.Walking, bicycling or swimming are the best choices becausetheir joints are not that stressed by these type ofactivities. For example, making exercises in warm waterwill help in two ways: the warm water will aid bydecreasing the pain and relaxing the muscles, and at thesame time the water will be supporting the body, this wayplacing less stress on the joints. Endurance exercisesshould be performed three times a week for about 20-30minutes. There are also other types of simple exercises that can bedone by all arthritis patients. The every day activitiescan be easily transformed into arthritis exercises. In themorning when you get up and get dressed, try to amplifyyour movements, this way the morning stiffness of yourjoints will rapidly disappear. Also, take every chance todo some household activities like: wash the car or do thedishes because these movements will help decrease the painfrom your joints. When you watch television, during thecommercial breaks get up of your chair and do something;even small movements burn calories and help you reduce yourweight. You can also park your car a little further awayfrom office or home as walking will do you good. Before beginning an arthritis exercises program, alwaysconsult an experienced doctor or a physical therapist. Theyare the ones that can advise what exercises are recommendedfor specific types of arthritis. They can suggest aparticular type of exercises for inflamed and swollenjoints or certain exercises for particular joints. Theexercising program should be started with easy exercises,but the difficulty of the movements should be graduallyincreased. The patient should also be careful to thoroughlywarm up before starting the exercises and cool down afterfinishing the program. Although exercising is good for arthritis patients,occasionally some people can get into some uncomfortableconditions: augmented weakness, constant fatigue, jointswelling or pain that lasts more than one hour afterexercises are finished. 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