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		<title>Advantages of the Honda CR-V</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you think about the Honda CR-V, you think of a small SUV. While it is a very popular Honda model, it is also a favorite among consumers. Its smooth handling, extra baggage and passenger space, and cool efficiency more &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2012/04/advantages-of-the-honda-cr-v/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you think about the Honda CR-V, you think of a small SUV. While it is a very popular Honda model, it is also a favorite among consumers. Its smooth handling, extra baggage and passenger space, and cool efficiency more than makes-up for its smaller size. In case you are thinking about buying a used Honda CR-V you should consider all these factors along with the existing condition of the vehicle, as there are many different features in each model and they vary, not only across different generations, but also across different years and trim lines.</p>
<p>Of course in 2007 third generation of Honda CR-V was launched and it was even more powerful then previous makes. It boasted of 180 hp and was released in four different trim levels, they were; LX, SE, XE and XE-L. Each of these trim levels offers different luxuries. Of course the price goes up with addition of each new toy but as was mentioned above, that Honda CR-V is worth the price. So LX continues to be our basic model, while fully powered it also offers the usual air conditioner and CD player as was offered in all previous LX models, SE offers all of the things offered in LX plus 16” alloy rims, rear privacy glass and an upgraded audio system, XE offers all the previous features offered in SE plus a moon roof, rear privacy glass, key less entry and a stereo that is a grade above that of the Se.</p>
<p>The XE-L is the kind of up scale vehicle every one dreams to own and drive one day, of course it has all of the above facilities and added to it are leather seat covers, power driver seat which of course means that it adjusts eight way according to the comfort and requirement of the driver, satellite radio and a sub woofer. Only option across the entire range is a touch screen navigation system which comes equipped with blue tooth and rear view camera. All of these trim levels come in FWD with an option of AWD, it is also available in 5 speed and 6 speed manual and 5 speed automatic models.</p>
<p>To cap it all you have to understand that this is not an SUV, well it is but it is more of a cross over between the Honda vintage civic and an SUV, it is never going to be a great off road vehicle. It has been essentially designed for soft roads, which means nothing much worse then loose gravel but its adequate clearance and handling it gives peace of mind to people living in colder climates. It has a distinct disadvantage in power when compared with some of the competition. But its advantages outstrip its short comings; it gives you absolutely great handling and driving pleasure that is the hall mark of all Honda vehicles.<br />
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		<title>A Look at Buick Motors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who can resist the charm and grace of a good looking car? If you are one of the car lovers, you will most probably have heard about Buick automobiles. This is a company that has been around for almost 100 &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2012/04/a-look-at-buick-motors/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who can resist the charm and grace of a good looking car? If you are one of the car lovers, you will most probably have heard about Buick automobiles. This is a company that has been around for almost 100 years now, and has been serving its customers by providing them the best of the cars. This company is a part of General Motors, and the area of specialization of this company is luxury cars. If you hadn’t heard about Buick before, this will definitely stir your interest.</p>
<p>This company caters to the niche of luxury cars, and there are among the best luxury cars that are available in the market. When we talk about luxury cars, a deeply set image comes to our mind: a long, low sleek silver/black car, that has an exterior which is beautiful and the driving seat is so comfortable that sitting in it, with the power steering under your hands, all that horse power of the engine at your disposal is surely one of the best experiences in the world. So basically you get the picture, these are exactly the kind of cars that Buick has been producing for years. They are catering to the demand for powerful, stylish vehicles quite well. In the 100 years, it has made a lot of progress, and the current claim to fame of Buick, the Chevrolet Volt is just an example of how far this company has come since it came to existence in 1897.</p>
<p>Before we go on let us look at this car, which according to the company is a technological marvel. This car is a plug in car which means it operates on electricity and has to be charged, but it can cover a good three hundred miles before it needs to be charged again. This car is extraordinarily fuel efficient, and this means you can save a lot of money per month that you spend on fuel. This is also good news because it means that you are helping conserve the fossil fuels that are running out at a very fast rate, and by using this car you are being a responsible citizen. However, like every luxury car available in the market, this car too comes with a rather large price tag, and though it will help you save fuel costs in the long run, it will almost empty your bank accounts initially.</p>
<p>Coming back to the topic of Buick motors, this car is definitely a good production and the company is stepping into the race of automobile giants manufacturing hybrid cars. It has definitely evolved a lot, but that took a lot of effort and that is exactly what brings us to the second part of this article: a review of Buick cannot be complete without taking a look at the history of this company.</p>
<p>A Scottish industrialist laid the basic foundations of this company in the beginning of the 20<sup>th</sup> century. In one year, he had built the first car under the name of the company: Model B. Now this car had a modest engine with two cylinders, but what was amazing about this car was that the engineer used the head design for cylinders that was not used by car manufacturers until much later. It had a cylinder with an over head valve. This showed that there was potential in this company, and that proved to be true: go to the official website of Buick and just take a look at the cars being produced by the company today, and the amazing features that they have.<br />
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		<title>Types of thermal barcode printers.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thermal barcode printers are one of the most popular forms of thermal label products. There are various types of barcode printers available in the market serving the printing requirements of various industries. These include thermal label desktop printers, industrial barcode &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2012/04/types-of-thermal-barcode-printers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thermal barcode printers are one of the most popular forms of thermal label products. There are various types of barcode printers available in the market serving the printing requirements of various industries. These include thermal label desktop printers, industrial barcode printers, mid-range printers, and portable thermal barcode printers. All these thermal label printers are known to provide the best quality barcode images. They use either direct thermal label technology or thermal transfer label technology. Some of them, however, are compatible with both the technologies.</p>
<p>Barcode printers using direct thermal label technology are more cost effective, as these printers use heat activated papers to create the barcodes. The heated print head of direct thermal label printers creates the barcode image directly on the label material. They don’t need any ink, toner or carbon ribbons to create the labels. However, the choice of label materials is limited with direct thermal label printers. They only work with specially treated, thermal papers and films. Also, direct thermal labels are likely to get faded or darken over time, especially if exposed to heat, sunlight or harsh chemicals.</p>
<p>In contrast, thermal transfer labels are immune to harsh environment and heat. Barcode printers using thermal transfer label technology use a chemically treated, heat-sensitive ribbon. The heated print head of the thermal transfer label printer melts the ink and transfer it onto the substrate to create the barcode image; thus, named “thermal transfer” labels. This technology provides a wide range of choice to users when it comes to label materials, including papers, plastics, films, and polyesters.</p>
<p>Thus, the users need to consider their printing requirements while deciding which thermal label technology to opt for their barcode printers. Another factor that should be considered while determining the thermal label printer is the amount of barcode labels the user needs to print on regular basis.  Depending on these factors, the users can select one of the following thermal label printers to create high-quality barcodes:</p>
<p><strong><em>Desktop Thermal Label Printers:</em></strong> These thermal label printers are ideal for printing light-to-medium printing requirements. People with limited space and budget too can opt for these barcode printers. Due to their compact design, these printers fit perfectly on a countertop, desk or POS station. However, the printing limitation of these printers is less than 100 labels in a day. They are ideal to create paper labels and tags as well as vinyl jewelry labels.</p>
<p><strong><em>Mid-Range Printers:</em></strong> They are well suited for well suited for light industrial printing. You can create very small serial barcode labels as well as large chemical drum barcode labels with these thermal label printers. These printers can work with basic papers and synthetic barcode labels. Labels created by these barcode printers are durable and can withstand extreme climatic conditions. You can create around 1000 barcode labels per day with a mid-range printer.</p>
<p><strong><em>Industrial Printers:</em></strong> They are ideal for warehouse locations as well as for manufacturing industry. These thermal labels can create hundreds and thousands of labels and can work round-the-clock. They offer impeccable reliability and durability and can create large to very small label sizes.</p>
<p><strong><em>Portable Printers:</em></strong> Finally, the portable barcode labels are ideal to meet on location printing requirements. Since these thermal label printers come with stand-alone features, you can use them virtually anywhere. They work with Bluetooth technology with a printing width ranging from 2-4 inches.</p>
<p>Each thermal label printer has specific advantages and limitation. Thus, assess your printing requirements before making the final purchasing decision.<br />
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		<title>How to Avoid Becoming Sick</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People in almost all cases are enjoying and undertaking their daily routine while in good health. Being sick is impairment in the normal body functions and metabolism. In most cases one is afflicted in energy and is not able to &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2012/04/how-to-avoid-becoming-sick/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People in almost all cases are enjoying and undertaking their daily routine while in good health. Being sick is impairment in the normal body functions and metabolism. In most cases one is afflicted in energy and is not able to undertake their daily routine work and operate under their normal lifestyle.</p>
<p>Maintaining good health is a necessity to every individual because good health can be considered the foundation for most activities. There are several key aspects, if observed well, are considered full proof measures on avoiding sickness. These aspects are merely activities and they are as follows:</p>
<p>Balanced Diet &#8211; There is a saying that “you are what you eat,” therefore we can say that what we consume affects our health wither negatively or positively depending on what you take. Having a good balanced diet will therefore contribute greatly on your health. Good eating habits such as eating at the right time, right quantity and also wide range of foods. The different range of food will supply your body with diverse nutrients and each nutrient will perform a specific function in your body metabolism.</p>
<p>Exercise &#8211; As much as you eat a balanced diet, the body metabolism is also enhanced by the physical state of the body. Regular exercise will ensure that the bio processes of the body is regulated and undertaken without much strain. It will also help in reducing or preventing stress levels.</p>
<p>Sleep/Rest &#8211; During sleep and rest is when most of the body metabolism is ongoing, therefore for your body to have enough rest it also means you have given it time to undertake its natural process which in turn will cleanse the body as it is the work of most process. In the aspect of sleep it should be moderates in order not to sleep to much or too little as both cases will have a negative effect on the body.</p>
<p>Bad Habits &#8211; Bad habits in themselves are considered a disease. So one should watch what they do that might have a negative effect on their general health. Some of the bad habits such as drug and alcohol abuse reduce the life span of an individual and causes them chronic illness.</p>
<p>Hygiene &#8211; Keeping the body clean is also a vital aspect of keeping away sickness. As we know most sickness are infection related and these are caused by germs occurring in poor hygiene conditions. Maintaining good body hygiene is just considered as taking a shower but also it extends to preparing your food, cleaning of clothes and even watching your environment.</p>
<p>Vaccination &#8211; As we all know the saying, “prevention is better than a cure,” we therefore need to visit health care center during change of environment factors to get vaccinated against viral infections.</p>
<p>The above discussed are considered the basics of avoiding a visit to the doctor. And in as much as one can observe them one needs to be aware of the right way to do them, as exercise cannot be too much or strenuous, eating cannot be overdone and fluid intake should also be in cooperated. Avoiding being sick doesn’t have to be a task as much of the above can be incorporated into the daily living routine of many.</p>
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		<title>Reasons Why You Should Have a First Aid Box In Your Home</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is only unrealistic not to expect accidents not to happen. Safety and of our family remaining paramount of our wishes, it is our obligation to ensure that comes to be. Since tragedy never comes knocking, we should expect and &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2012/04/reasons-why-you-should-have-a-first-aid-box-in-your-home/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is only unrealistic not to expect accidents not to happen. Safety and of our family remaining paramount of our wishes, it is our obligation to ensure that comes to be. Since tragedy never comes knocking, we should expect and be prepared for anything. Be it children bustling in and out or adults, accidents are not picky and we should be able to handle small first aid emergencies as tiny injuries could be the start of major illnesses. This makes a well-stocked first aid kit a must have. It can be bought from the local pharmacy or even at the red-cross centre or even made by purchasing the necessary items.</p>
<p>Cuts are one of the most frequent accidents to occur in a household therefore one should have an antiseptic, moistened wipes or even a small bottle of hydrogen peroxide for cleaning the wound effectively before bandaging. From deep cuts to minor shallow cuts, it is almost unavoidable to fully cushion yourself from the risk of getting cut. You could be cutting the vegetables, fixing the fence in the yard or your child could come crying after sustaining a minor cut while playing outside. For the case of a major cut as well it is vital to have some first aid, the aim of these is to reduce if not eliminate chances of getting an infection as germs are everywhere and if ignored could result in an awful disease or worse.</p>
<p>Simple sprains, strains and twists also need be dealt with as they arise as they bring discomfort to the victim, making him unable to carry out tasks that would seem easy in and around the household.Ace bandages and cold compresses thus come in handy, easily found in your neighbourhood pharmacy.</p>
<p>Burns are also frequent around the home as one could touch a hot pan accidentally, swallow hot food or even pour hot liquid on himself.While third degree burns or those with serious complications such as shock and other injuries are best treated at the hospital, sunburns and first degree burns can be treated temporarily with the help of cool water, cooling aloe gel or over the counter cooling creams. It should be taken into consideration the steps to be taken in using the items as if taken orally or applied in the wrong way complications could arise.The purpose here is to offer minor pain relief and cool the burn.</p>
<p>Often forgotten in an accident is the safety of the person administering the first aid to the victims. This obviously is not covered by the bandages, antiseptic pads, pain relief creams and cold compresses. These include items like a pair of tweezers, a pair of latex or nitrile gloves and a surgical dust mask. Though easily ignored and disregarded, it should be remembered that there is risk of blood transfusion or contamination causing harm to the other party.</p>
<p>A first aid box in your home thus proves to be a vital item in your home if not a necessity. Its inventory list should also be kept to avoid using expired items as well as replacing damaged ones.</p>
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		<title>Healthy Foods Equals Good Memory</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Memory is an essential part of being a well-rounded human being. It is the ability to keep track of or recall what you have engaged in, learned and come across. The brain acts like the muscles in our general body, &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2012/04/healthy-foods-equals-good-memory/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Memory is an essential part of being a well-rounded human being. It is the ability to keep track of or recall what you have engaged in, learned and come across. The brain acts like the muscles in our general body, so it is either you make use of it or lose it completely. Just as the same muscles can be boosted so can the functionality of the brain in terms of memory be boosted. High performance of memory functionality is always related to good brain functionality. Therefore to enhance memory one will be required to have a high performing brain power.</p>
<p>With the brain working as an engine, it will need to be powered up and refilled. The brain cells that undertake the functionality to keep memory are just like all the other cells. These means that they to require sufficient nutrients to enhance and prolong their functionality. Most of the nutrients required by our body metabolism are processed from the food we take. Therefore eating particular food with unique compositions that produce these nutrients on digestion will help with good memory.</p>
<p>Healthy eating habits can really serve as a good foundation for the improvement if memory functionality. There are certain food sub groups that are considered as brain boosters and there subsequent intake will in turn enhance the memory functionality. Some of the food sub categories are:</p>
<p>Fruits and Vegetables &#8211; Most of the fruit and vegetable genetic composition produce certain chemicals that are good for the brain enhancement. Most of these fruits are always dark in color; the same genetic material that makes their color composition is the particular one that has been associated with brain functionality. This food group is also rich in antioxidants which will protect the brain cell from damage. The commonly preferred ones are apples, berries, grapes, cherries and oranges in the fruit department, while in the vegetables department there is spinach, lean leaf, broccoli and rosemary which also qualify as an herb.</p>
<p>Fish and Nuts &#8211; The major contribution from this category is the rich Omega-3 fatty acids concentration in their composition. Research has continued to prove that the availability of the Omega-3 fatty acid is of high benefit to the overall brain health.</p>
<p>Herbs and Supplements &#8211; Some herbs, rosemary being the top notch, are very rich in antioxidants which will stimulate the cerebral tissues. These are also found in supplements and are considered the memory boosters.</p>
<p>Drinks &#8211; In the department of drinks there requires moderation and discipline. One of the drinks that is considered a memory booster if correctly used is red wine. A small amount in the diet can help memory functioning. Also plenty of water as much of the brain composition is water. This is merely to avoid dehydration as this will cause reflex reaction that will inhabit storage of information. Tea is a beverage that has been added in to the list of memory enhancing drinks. With freshly brewed tea the presence of antioxidants will improve focus and reduce mental fatigue.</p>
<p>With these we see that as much as memory is created by what we see and hear it is also enhanced by what we choose to eat.</p>
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		<title>Boosting Brain Capacity with Healthy Food Choices</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[To understand dieting in relation to brain capacity one also needs to understand a bit of the brain functionality. Our brain is an organ that controls most of the processes that are undertaken in our body including our thoughts, respiration, &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2012/04/boosting-brain-capacity-with-healthy-food-choices/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To understand dieting in relation to brain capacity one also needs to understand a bit of the brain functionality. Our brain is an organ that controls most of the processes that are undertaken in our body including our thoughts, respiration, digestion and much more. The brain composition is highly composed of fluids and then cells that facilitate its functioning. Therefore we can say that the effective functioning of our body is determined by how well our brain is nourished. The brain as a power organ requires a lot of energy and oxygen to keep it functioning well, for if it is impaired most of the process will come to a standstill and this will mean death.</p>
<p>Due to this functioning we center the focus of brain capacity boosting on what it will receive to work as its engine to keep it running and performing highly. The fact that the brain composition is mostly composed of liquid then it means that the intake of fluids will help the boosting of the brain. The main purpose in the replenishing of the brain with water intake is to keep it from dehydrating which will in turn cause the brain to produce hormones that will suppress the functioning of the brain by killing its storage cells.</p>
<p>Still under the uptake of fluids, there are also other beverages and drinks that will boost brain capacity. Tea being one of them has been known to enhance concentration and alertness. The power of tea also to reduce the level of mental fatigue makes it highly sought after. Wine has also been associated with brain power boosting due to its composition. All in all with the category there is moderation to be watched.</p>
<p>Another intake considered helpful in boosting brain capacity is the consumption of healthy fats. In the composition of the brain there is also a good percentage that is fatty. With the development of brain most of these fats will need to be replenished to help the brain regenerate and build up. The most common associated fats with brain functioning are Omega-3 fatty acids. These acids are mostly associated with walnuts, eggs and fish. Keeping your diet balanced along with the incorporation of these foods will boost the brain capacity.</p>
<p>The brain is a living organ and therefore requires protection from any harm. Most of the harm caused is through break down of brain cells. With the wearing out of these cells there is a need also to build some more of the same. This is where vitamins and minerals play an important role. The considered vitamins and minerals are obtained from food processing. The common food associated with the vitamins required are vegetables and fruits which are essentially rich in calcium and vitamin c mostly found in dairy products.</p>
<p>For the boosting of the brain capacity and activity fiber intake is also necessary. Most of the functionality will be boosted by the intake of foods rich in the above named categories (minerals, fiber, antioxidants and vitamins). In the boosting of brain capacity as much as there are “sweet” diet one needs to be highly discipline in their intake to avoid effects associated with large intake of them.</p>
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		<title>Sex Attitudes are more Important than Techniques</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In marriage striving for being gratified is unfortunately very common, and is the source of much friction and disappointment. Few recognize the sexual satisfaction which lies in satisfying. Not that they do not intend to satisfy, but they do not &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2012/04/sex-attitudes-are-more-important-than-techniques/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In marriage striving for being gratified is unfortunately very common, and is the source of much friction and disappointment. Few recognize the sexual satisfaction which lies in satisfying. Not that they do not intend to satisfy, but they do not live in each other-only in themselves. What matters is their own feeling, their own ability, their own being hurt or rejected. They do not get away from themselves. Gratifying love means experiencing and feeling the other lover, unreservedly, unconditionally. As soon as one experiences a feeling of demand, the mind withdraws from the other and centers around one’s self.</p>
<p>The same is true if the feeling of obligation or of threat to one’s prestige develops. Although one seems to be interested in fulfilling his duty, this feeling of obligation-this interest in whether one will be capable or not-is incompatible with fully sensing the partner. Any interest beside mutual enjoyment and gratification distracts and kills the emotion. Impotence and frigidity are the consequences of emotional withdrawal. They are neurotic mechanisms and conceal the true intentions, as any neurotic symptoms do. While one seems consciously concerned with gratifying and gratification, one is actually more interested in one’s own prestige or failure and other problems of defense. It is resentment toward their feminine role that makes many women hesitant to play their feminine part in the communion, and this resentment creates frigidity. Often women are not even aware that they are frigid, for they love their husbands and even feel sexually stimulated. But they lack the final emotional climax which indicates complete surrender. Others vainly expect certain stimulation because they don’t realize that they themselves hinder the development of their emotions to full capacity. Masculine impotency is similar. Impotence means either a desire to keep aloof, to keep distance, or it reflects a profound doubt of being a «real man.&#8221; Lack of sexual stimulation or insufficient depth of emotion always mean withholding and desire for distance, often originated by marital discontent and disagreement in other spheres of life.</p>
<p>It is necessary to consider the physiological difference between masculine and feminine rhythm of sexual sensations, which has been discussed so much recently. What is generally overlooked is the fact that men and women must under any circumstances adjust themselves to each other, because no two persons have the same training. The danger in the sexual relationship is the tendency to make demands upon each other. He or she should act and respond differently, slowly or more quickly, gently or violently, adding or omitting certain actions. Unquestionably we educate each other, but never by demanding. A demand only irritates and creates discord and opposition.</p>
<p>If mutual gratification is not obtained automatically, one must start the process of adjustment by oneself. Women are more easily disappointed than men. It is a question whether their retarded reaction is of physiological origin or an expression of their general hesitant attitude toward sexual fulfillment, apparently demanded by social convention. This training of passivity makes women more inclined to demand and to be disappointed, expecting solutions from their partner. Then a vicious circle leads to resentment and profound disturbance of the sexual relationship.</p>
<p>Actually, men and women are more alike than materialistic physiologists are ready to believe. Two individuals united in wholehearted mutual acceptance have the remarkable ability to assimilate. Then, whatever occurs in one is shared by the other. It remains one of the human miracles how human beings are capable of transmitting feelings and even thoughts to each other through the barrier of their own confining bodies. As long as they do not interfere, with their fears and apprehensions, as long as they remain receptive in full relaxation, every emotional impulse of either one affects both alike. Under such conditions, any excitement and gratification occurs simultaneously, regardless of the act or its tempo. The extent of mutual adjustment is practically unlimited. It all depends on unqualified willingness to accept each other, without demand and resentment, without complaint and discomfort. Everything is right so long as both like it. If one-sided, sexual satisfaction is always a misuse of the partner, not much different from rape.&#8221; Love is a mutual task; sex a mutual understanding.</p>
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		<title>Three Functions of Sex in Marriage</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[We must recognize that human sex can be used for various purposes. First, it serves as a basis for procreation. Lust is the inducement of nature to lure every being into the service of maintaining and preserving the species. Religious &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2012/04/three-functions-of-sex-in-marriage/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We must recognize that human sex can be used for various purposes. First, it serves as a basis for procreation. Lust is the inducement of nature to lure every being into the service of maintaining and preserving the species. Religious and state laws regard this as the only permissible purpose of sex, any sexual activity outside of wedlock and any artificial prevention and interruption of pregnancy being prohibited or frowned on.</p>
<p>Second, sex can be used as a tool for personal gratification, mainly as a vehicle of pleasure. As man learned to escape nature’s compulsion, he made sex independent of the process of procreation. Today, the two functions, namely fertilization and sex experience as pleasure, are for most people completely unrelated, the percentage of sexual acts which lead to pregnancy being rather small. But pleasure implies many sensations, some of which have completely different and sometimes contradictory meanings and significance. Pleasure can imply superficial and rather incidental gratification or deep emotions which involve the whole personality. The kind of gratification sought determines the role sex plays in the lives of different persons. There are those who consider pleasure of any kind as the only reason for living; to such persons, sex is merely an inexhaustible source-perhaps the only source-of enjoyment. Their hedonism or &#8220;pleasure hunger&#8221; as Wexberg calls it, makes them grasp any opportunity for pleasure, with little or no regard to the price or consequences. Hedonists are usually disappointed and cynical people and, therefore, shortsighted in regard to life as a whole. They do not believe in their own future and happiness and, therefore, do not care what will happen later. For them, pleasure has to compensate for their feeling of being a failure. In the same category belong those who use sex for the purpose of gaining power, prestige, social status, or personal superiority.</p>
<p>Sex, however, can have a third function, that of unification. It is a tool which can unite two persons more closely than anything else. Through sex two may become one, physically and spiritually. This unifying function of sex also provides pleasure, of course. But it is a fundamentally different pleasure from the previously described pleasure. Its gratification is deeper and lasting. It implies giving oneself, while hedonism implies mainly taking advantage of another. While hedonistic excitement seeks variation and depends upon the spur of the moment, the desire for unification looks for stability and future happiness.</p>
<p>The subjective feeling of love may employ all three types of sexual functions. The first and the third, however, involve a long-range program, while the second, the tendency to seek mere gratification, is likely to neglect human and social values.</p>
<p>It seems that in our time sex has lost to a great extent its first, primary function, but people have not yet found the third, the fulfillment of unification. The concept of sex as being useful only for pleasure is prevalent and deprives people of deeper gratification, of lasting love, faithfulness, and devotion.</p>
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		<title>A New Perspective &#8211; Women in the Business World</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Men and women, it has been said, think and act differently. In fact, men’s and women’s brains are chemically made up differently. This means that men and women “have different values, priorities and habits. They play by different rules.” That &#8230; <a href="http://www.mikegouchie.com/2011/08/a-new-perspective-women-in-the-business-world/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Men and women, it has been said, think and act differently. In fact, men’s and women’s brains are chemically made up differently. This means that men and women “have different values, priorities and habits. They play by different rules.” That is to say that men and women use their brains in different ways. Some of these differences give men and women different strengths when it comes to owning and running a business. For women, these skills include the ability to form solid friendships, creating large social networks, more ease in communication and expressing one’s emotions, and excellent peripheral vision.</p>
<p>A woman’s ability to form solid friendships is beneficial in the business world. It allows companies to maintain long-lasting relationships with clients; however, the way in which men and women do this differs. For men, clients represent the hunt – the end goal. The relationship a man forms with his client is based on how they can be mutually beneficial to each other. Women on the other hand, strive to be friends with their clients above and beyond the benefits the relationship could bring. Though both outlooks are successful, forming a friendship beyond a business connection creates an opportunity to expand the company’s social network, thus increasing the company’s opportunities to be successful.</p>
<p>Because women are such good relationship builders, creating a large social network is also often one of their strengths. A social network is an important asset to any company. A social network is important because it aids a company in “obtain[ing] and retain[ing] clients.” Networking helps a business owner meet new people. These new acquaintances could either know a potential client or be one themselves. As mentioned before, a business must always have a long-term vision, which usually includes a plan for growth. Thus, networking is an inevitable part of owning and running a successful business. Not only is networking important for building a client base but it is also imperative for building a base of contacts – people in the company’s field who are reliable.</p>
<p>Maintaining solid relationships and social networks requires a clear head and concise communication as well as the ability to see and manage the environment around you. On average, women “speak three times more than men.” Of course, more words does not always mean better communication, however, because women see the situation as a whole instead of simply being purpose driven, they are better able to express themselves clearly and concisely. Because of all these things, women have specific advantages in the world of business.</p>
<h3>Types of Businesses Where Women Excel</h3>
<p>Women who recognize their strengths and harness their potential have the possibility making their company highly successful. Yet, it is clear that women in the business world are faced with a unique set of challenges and are also equipped with particular advantages. Women face pre-established, negative perceptions and stereotypes. As business owners, they often neglect to have a long-term business plan and do not account for growth. They are also usually hesitant to incur debt, even if it might potentially further their success. Women are excellent relationship and social network constructors, are clear and concise when communicating and are formidable when it comes to managing their environment.</p>
<p>The business world is a large place and each area comes with its own challenges. It might be worthwhile to take a look at three such areas and a specific part of each one. For example, women understand the importance of interpersonal skills to effectively managing a company. Interpersonal skills such as communication, verbal and non-verbal, ease in forming friendships, delegation and leadership are paramount to expertly managing a business.</p>
<p>When it comes to women-owned businesses, most women often choose to start a production retail business. Many women often choose to become an entrepreneur in a production as opposed to distribution or other types of businesses. These companies provide benefits for owners who wish to maintain a balance between home and work.</p>
<p>Also, women make exceptional lawyers in negotiation situations. Lawyers in any type of situation must have the ability to maintain a cool head regardless of how heated an environment may get. They must be able to keep their eyes and ears open not just to reach the end goal but also to maintain all other details as well. When one pictures a lawyer the image that comes to mind is someone who is good at verbal communication – someone who can express the details of a case in a way that persuades a judge and jury, however, a lawyer must also be an excellent listener. A lawyer must be able to listen actively to their colleagues and their clients.</p>
<p><a href="http://openaccesstrust.org/downloads/2011/08/against-all-odds-women-excelling-in-business.pdf"><img style="float: right; padding-left: 6px;" src="http://openaccesstrust.org/downloads/2011/08/pdf.gif" alt="" /></a>These areas of the business world, while separate, clearly share many skills. For example, social skills are necessary in order to be a manager, to be a production retail company owner and also to be a successful lawyer, especially in negotiation situations. By examining these three areas one can gain a clearer understanding of how women can and are excelling.</p>
<p>Also see:</p>
<p><a href="http://openaccesstrust.org/category/gender-challenges/">Gender Challenges</a> &gt; <a href="http://openaccesstrust.org/2011/08/against-all-odds-women-excelling-in-business/">Against All Odds &#8211; Women Excelling in Business</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.buyrolls.com/blog/category/business-management/">Business Management</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.buyrolls.com/blog/2011/08/the-importance-of-interpersonal-skills-to-managing-a-company/">The Importance of Interpersonal Skills to Managing a Company</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.maxwellscottbags.com/italian-leather-blog/category/entrepreneurship/">Entrepreneurship</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.maxwellscottbags.com/italian-leather-blog/2011/08/production-retail-balancing-work-and-home/">Production Retail &#8211; Balancing Work and Home</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mnscience.org/category/entrepreneurship/">Entrepreneurship</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.mnscience.org/2011/12/negotiation-women-in-the-legal-world/">Negotiation &#8211; Women in the Legal World</a></p>
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