Sneakers

“Christianity and Being Male”

As far as my boyhood went, it wasn’t much. Through those early years, my ego was hammered out with cowboys and Indians, baseball, climbing trees, sneaking out of the house and a multitude of fudgesicles. I had my share of fights in the neighborhoods and at an early age, I developed the technique of hitting hard, on the first round, and running away with unmatched speed a technique historically rooted in the tactics of the Minutemen’ during our nation’s revolution. My efforts at being a boy earned me scarred knees from falling from bicycles, trees, tops of fences and garage roofs. With my willowy frame, however, it was a wonder that I could remain upright on windy days.

The other gender of my species eventually attracted my attention and I pursued it as clumsily as an elephant trying to do figure skating. I can remember when a friend and I conducted surprise raids on the girl’s part of the playground. They kept us separated during recess. We’d sneak over to the girl’s playground and steal scarves from their heads and then, in view of everyone, run the full length of the playground proudly waving the scarf we happened to capture. And we were sure to notice, over our shoulders, the smiles on the faces of the owners of those scarves.

Through no fault of my own I reached adolescence. Back then, it was the boy who had to ask the girl out on a date a frightening enough prospect until it occurred to me that she might say “no!” That meant risking my ego (which was about as substantial as a tissue paper raincoat in a tropical rain forest). I had to hang myself out there in the silence of her scrutiny to be judged, accepted or rejected.

It wasn’t fair, I felt. Who was she to sit back, like a queen, with the power to create joy by her consent or destruction by her denial? But that was the way it was.

But if she should say “yes,” that was only the beginning because I felt as if I had to come up with an agenda on where to go, what to do and appear as if I were relaxed happy to be with her and fully confident that we both would have an enjoyable evening. At the thought of that circumstance, I could sweat out an entire shirt and produce at least seven new blemishes on my face within five minutes. I can remember doing role playing with a friend of mine, practicing the words I’d use to ask for the date. And little did I know that the girl had asked him to help me in preparing this question because she had a crush on me. This

Date: November 28th 2007

When Bobby McFerrin wrote the song “Don’t worry, be HAPpy!” I bet he didn’t realize at the time, he was writing the future slogan of online marketing for small business owners.

What is H.A.P. and what does it stand for? H.A.P. stands for “Host Appreciation Program” and it’s the key future to every small business person in the world. The bread and butter to every small business owners is to keep their clients happy at all times. In fact, when the campaign isn’t going well and their clients aren’t seeing their return on investment (ROI), most will brush their hands off with you and bolt out of the campaign, which in translation means “sink or swim”.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned the last 12 years in the online marketing business, and it’s my golden rule in “business life”, it’s that “Less is more”! Why is it in business, we always have to say, “Ok, what’s next?” or “how can I get more of this or more of that?” or “how can I make this bigger?” Ah yes, the old “more and bigger” strategy which is probably the biggest downfall of most business models.

From an advertising point of view, at what point does ad saturation in business kills a web site? When you go to a site that features 10 or more banner ads with over 50+ “click here” links, are you really looking out for your client’s best interest or are you just being a banner farm or a traffic cop telling people where to go? Greed is an ugly evil my friends and raking in the money with the “optimism” your visitors will support your clients by clicking on their banners is a poor business plan that has a short business life span.

For example, big “public companies” are under such pressure to perform due to their stock prices, they must go out and invent the next big thing or live by the famous quote of “gobble or be gobbled”. The problem in today’s work force is the lack of vision by big companies, due to the fact they have impatient owners or stockholders who want to get rich now, but don’t want to wait to get rich. I’ve always stated; “businesses try too hard to hit home runs at their first plate appearance, instead of just trying to hit a single”. Eventually those singles will still make its way to home plate for a run.

If big advertising money is leaving traditional communication mediums such as print newspapers and magazines, along with electronic airwaves like radio and TV, then where is that money going and why? Doesn’t take a genius to figure it’s going online, but the main reason why it’s going on line is because they can track which site is making them money and which site doesn’t scratch that itch. Some sites may have tons of traffic, but just don’t bring the return on investment (ROI) the clients are looking for and there’s tons of reasons why this happens. I could list hundreds, but I’ll just point out a few of interest; ad saturation, doesn’t fit the online demand and distractions of the environment. If I’m on a social networking site, I’m there to interact and get on with my business and leave. I’m not there to look at mortgage rates or test drive a ford from a retailer close by my home.

However and this is the part where you say finally, get to the H.A.P. program already!

If you ask me, the two biggest buzz words in the online marketing game today is “Recommendation and Appreciation”. In the “offline” world, they always say the best advertising is “word of mouth” and what better ways to find something you want by getting a recommendation from a buddy who appreciates the service or product they’ve receive. That’s why H.A.P. is the key to potential small business owners.

Let’s face it; if you own a small website with a posting forum or have a system that allows you to interact with your visitors, then you have the opportunity to recommend a product or service. Furthermore, if you own a forum or blog and your visitors are at the site every day sharing information and interacting with your guests, then you’ve built up the credibility factor and they will consider you an online host they can trust. Trust and loyalty are two of the most important elements in the online world and without those two qualities, you’re better off digging ditches for a living.

Using the online gaming industry as an example; I own a website called Phoenixsports.com and people have the opportunity to create their own forum and blog communities. Ask anybody in the posting forum or blogging world, the main attractions to any posting forum or blogger’s site is the content their visitors provide. In fact, I’ll bet you 99.9% of these people who are posting content for free on social networking sites such as posting forum and blogs are making the owners of these websites very rich off their energy. Why should forum owners or blogging sites receive revenue off other people’s hard work and talent? Let me ask you this question; If a content contributor who frequents a forum or blog on a daily basis, donates hours of content to that website, shouldn’t they be compensated for their efforts? Of course they should, they are the real stars of that site! Every forum or blogging sites have their own stars and most are not getting any forms of compensation.

Therefore, by giving these content providers their own space and community, people who visit their section on a daily basis, will have the opportunity to show their appreciation by joining that content providers “H.A.P.” affiliate program and this person will receive compensation from their H.A.P Partners. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of affiliate programs in the online world and any company who provides an affiliate program can be your partner. It works like this; when a new user buys a product or signs up for a new service, the affiliate program software will give credit to the referral department to tell them this new buyer came from this referral. Therefore, either they came from Google, Yahoo, MSN, Johnny’s pond shop or even Tricky Dickey’s card store on eBay, why not get into the game with your own H.A.P. program and get compensation for sending somebody to your company.

It’s simple, it works like this; you visit a social networking site like Phoenixsports.com, you enter a posting forum area hosted by a regular Joe or Jane, and if you appreciate the environment that host has created, you click on their H.A.P. button and support their H.A.P. partners. Let’s say I’m at Phoenixsports.com and I like JT Sneaks “Handicappers Hut forum” and I’ve been using this site for 1-year and I’ve made allot of friends and made some beer spending money by playing in the office football pool. As a result, if I wanted to thank JT Sneaks for keeping a respectable online community, I will support him via his H.A.P. partners. This way, I know my money is going to a host I believe has credibility, integrity and by supporting his clients, allows us to keep this place going.

In fact, the key to any H.A.P. program, you know there’s a mentality already created in the environment where the days of website owners don’t have to beg for visitors to click on banners or links for survival. The responsibility in this system is a shared one, as everybody in the social networking community is aware on what needs to be done to keep this place going and by supporting the “host appreciation program”, you are keeping your online home on life support. Therefore, once new user enters the forum or community, word of mouth from others will help all parties to keep the good thing going.

The secret to any information or social networking site is “content” and everybody who works online knows Content is King! Furthermore, with a pro-active system like H.A.P. there’s a moral obligation and responsibility from the community to make sure the right person is compensated for their online environment, otherwise it’s more begging from site owners to click on banners and links. The ultimate nail in the coffin for website owners is when they have to convince or trick their visitors to click on their affiliate banners or links. Let the right people be compensated for their hard work and H.A.P. is the right system that meets everybody’s business goals.

Let’s face it, what looks like a better strategy, hoping people click on banners or having a system like H.A.P which has the support of a whole online community?

Let’s sing it together, “….Here is a little song I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note, don’t worry be HAPpy …”

Juvenile delinquency is a problem in the US today. You can see it when you walk outside, on TV shows such as “Brat Camp”, maybe even in your own home. What is causing these teens to act out like they do? I can tell you from first hand experience the reasons why some teens are causing problems. My younger sister has been caught by the cops before and brought back home. She was even put in a Juvenile Delinquency center for a few days. Here is what I see led to her behavior.

Curiosity

Curiosity is where it all started it all. My sister got made fun of at school when she was younger because she had “bowlegs”. She started to develop a tough outer shell, pushing herself away from those children and even the friends she currently had. She had though the kids who wore all black were cool and started acting like them so she could hang out with them. She was curious as to what it would be like to hang out in their group.

Drugs

After the curiosity came the drugs. For a long time it was only marijuana. All of her new friends smoked it and encouraged her to as well. It didn’t take her long to succumb to their requests. She was smoking on a daily basis. She started to become withdrawn at home. She started sneaking out the window when my mom went to sleep. She would say that she was spending the night at one of her old friends houses when really she was staying with her new friends. Soon she got into harder drugs; mushrooms, ecstasy, cocaine, and a lot of alcohol. By this time my sister was around 15 or 16, she had her legs fixed, but didn’t care anymore.

Mental Problems

My sister has seen a counselor and psychiatrist several times and has been diagnosed as being bipolar. Its easy to see this disorder in her daily life as well. She wasn’t taking any medication for it though. I believe this helped to lead her to the choices she had made. In other children depression, anxiety, manic depressive disorder, or many other can cause children to make bad decisions.

No Role Model at Home

My parents had divorced when I went off to college. They lived on complete opposite sides of the country. My sisters and brother lived with my mom. I came home for a little bit and she actually started to do better. She was doing her homework. I would stop her from sneaking out at night. She wanted to stay home with me. I, however, joined the army and left and things went downhill from there. There was no one at home for her to talk to. On her good days she would act all sweet and joke with my mom. But on her bad days (which there were many of) she was always out with her friends, coming home late, or not at all. She ran away from home a few months later. No one had seen her for over a month. The police found her eventually over halfway across the country. They put her in a juvenile detention center and a few days later sent her back to my mom. I believe this was partially my fault because my sister looked up to me. I was the only one she would listen to. She loved to spend time with me.

I know that these are the reasons that my own sister did what she did. However, I put it in this form to explain the process of her downfall. These are all real factor that contribute to juvenile delinquency. I put it this way so you could try and see the thought process of a child in this situation. Juvenile delinquency is a problem in the US. If we know the causes we now need to think of ways to fix it.

Then he began to build a fantastic sneaker collection. Now that you have a great pair of shoes to enjoy, the next question is where it should store all these shoes. The main advantage of storing in a well-designed site is that you will be able to protect them from mold, dust and dirt. Keep in mind that convenience should also be a factor, then you need a storage system that will make it easier to access and find each pair of shoes every time you need them.

the storage system that I think is more practical with clear plastic storage bins that are stacked one above the other. In this way, each pair of shoes is protected from its surroundings, but you can easily get to both of them (and also see through the plastic). An example of a shop with boxes of shoes that is clear is called Shoe Store (shoestor.com). The boxes of this company are very simple and can be self-assembled from a flat in a box. This is an inexpensive option, because each box only runs on four dollars.

Add added bonus that some containers have a sliding drawer to make it even easier access to shoes. In this way, we should not take a pile of boxes to get out a pair of shoes. A company that makes a choice like this is called Neat Containers (neatcontainers.com). They offer many different container sizes and shapes that are ideal for storing sneaker. The best offer is to buy the kit started, which comes with 30 boxes and costs approximately $ 70. A second company, which offers a similar option is Shoebbys (shoebby.com). With the clear, stackable boxes that also have a slide-out tray, are another great option for storage. These boxes run from about $ 5 to $ 15 each depending on the size of the box and has a drawer full, or just a facade that snaps open.

If you do not want to be able to see the shoes with the box, there are many other options. You can get in-the-bed storage bins, which can be hidden out of site, or a closet or a trunk that can be stored in a closet. If you opt for one of these options, keep in mind that you still want the shoes to be protected from mold and dust. This means that they must be enclosed on all sides, preferably with a close tight enough so that moisture is unable to obtain in.

I think you'll find that with proper storage, you will be able to enjoy shoes much longer!

Oh woe is you. There will be times when through no fault of your own, you are poor. Flat broke. Have overspent.

Best ways to cope with this are to tighten the belt and get your financial organisation into play.

If you are aware that you are about to reach danger levels, perhaps take steps before you hit crisis point. But if it sneaks up on you by surprise, here are the easiest ways to deal with it.

List all your outgoing expenses (bills, meals out, shoppong, travel and so forth). Write down all your monthly incoming funds. Do they tally? Are you in profit? Do you even break even? Good grief, is it time to start doing extra babysitting again? Are there any outstanding payments owed to you?

Direct debits are a great, and easy, way to pay but keep an eye on them. At times like this do you still want to be giving colour blind cats in Cambodia £50 every month?

Is there anyone who could lend you some money? – desperate times call for desperate measures.

Stay in, and cut down on meals out, taxis and two-hour calls on your mobile.

Call the bank. Reassuring them everything will be okay will help you deal with the crisis head-on. A problem shared is a problem halved.

The Song of A Hero, his Mount & an unusual Beast

Once upon a time, in a land outside those of which you may know, during the great dragon days, when dragons crept in mountain and climbed the Heaven Stairway

A knight lived and worked. A knight of good repute, and a knight of no dispute.

He was peaceful and kind, but with a troubled mind. For, you see, the troubles of the world were also his, and about just that, this story is.

He rode upon his faithful steed, wandered throughout the land. He did what he could for those in need, and did so with his own two hands; for he was a poor man.

A single set of armour, a cloak and then the sword;

The shield and steed was what he owned these things and nothing more.

Thus he wandered about one day, until he met a boy.

This boy was afraid and looking for help; his village had become a dragon’s toy!

The boy led the knight down a road to a house; other villagers were gathered around.

An old crone stood, nailed to the ground, shaking like crazy while telling her story:

She had gone for a walk, gathering roots and more, “witches’ business, you know, and so forth.”

And there, on the mountainside south of the village,

She had felt the dragon who would soon come to pillage.

It had warned her not to come close or use magic of the type that she knew.

If she did, it had said, it would make of the villagers a stew.

-”For that is what dragons do. So evil are they, so cruel.”

The good sir-knight said “what am I to do, then?”

And someone pointed to the mountain.

-”We want you to go, and chase him off; or better, rip his green hide from his slain corpse;

For the dragon we fear, he should not be here, and bring our crops and lives in danger.”

The good-hearted knight then sighed

and thought to himself: “what must be done must be done.”

He went up the mountain, but was quite stunned.

A cloud of smoke now rose from the rock; no doubt a dragon with fire enough!

-”A head-on charge will quite spell my doom; I must find another way to enter the room.”

So he went down again, to think over his deed, though he knew that important was speed.

A villager said that big is the beast;

but a chance has he who knows how to sneak.

The knight thought that wise and went off to sneak

And hope that the dragon had had enough to eat.

Sir Knight snuck about for hours and more, yet not finding entrance except the front door.

Ay, the mountain was solid, so our hero must come down again.

He spoke to hunters, he spoke to

For too many married couples sex has been boring and more of a chore than an exciting event. The days of sneaking into the back seat of cars or random bathrooms are gone replaced by making sure you don’t wake the kids or just hoping you can get some extra sleep. When you have to cut something out of your routine, sex sometimes finds its way onto the chopping block. This is a major marital no-no. In order for two people to have a happy, long lasting marriage, having sex will be necessary. Sex is a stress reliever and can create opportunities for intimacy that can create stronger bonds between spouses. Here are some tips couples can use to revitalize a boring sex life.

1. Have sex in a new location. It may be hard with the kids and busy schedules, but have sex somewhere other than the bedroom. Plan a time to sneak off to your car, the guest room or even the guest bathroom for a little hanky panky. The change of scenery will do you both some good.

2. . Buy a prop. You don’t have to be a dominatrix to incorporate whips and chains into your sexual routine. Props don’t mean always mean toys. Props are props – handcuffs, boas, leather whips, blindfolds, and paddles. Check your local shop or an online store for a wide variety of items that will add some excitement.

3. Try a toy. The idea of using toys can be scary, but it can also be fun. Use shopping for the toy as an opportunity to communicate with your spouse. Learning what each of you likes will bring you closer together and if after you find a toy that you both agree on you could be in for a spicy night.

4. Give your spouse a compliment. The best sexual moments are those moments that are full of intimacy. Take the time to tell your spouse how much you love them or what you admire about them. Making your spouse feel good on the inside will help you further develop intimacy creating a more exciting sex life.

5. Try a new position. If you’ve been stuck in missionary position for the past few weeks, months, or years get out of it! You don’t need a book or a website to tell show you a new position, just move around and try something new. Even if it feels a little awkward at first, you can try until you find something that feels good. You’ll have to communicate about what feels good and in the end you may find something spectacular.

Sex has been reported to relieve stress, it’s a great form of cardiovascular exercise and when couples regularly engage in sexual intercourse they may find that they are communicating better. Sex is good and it’s a vital component to a happy marriage. Keep your marriage spicy!

Travel with Teens, “Unplugged”

I am a cruel mother. I have done the unthinkable to my children. I have “unplugged” them.

That’s right. I have taken away all electronic deviations from “real life” for the next two weeks – no CD walkmans, no Ipods, no Nintendo, only news on TV, computer only for productive purposes… and I have my children back – for the moment.

On our latest trip to Hannibal, Missouri, we enjoyed three solid weeks of actual contact with the ghosts of our kids. When we got home – all hell broke loose, things to catch up on, messes at the office, chaos… and I cheated. I let them plug in.

I know. It’s bad parenting. It’s irresponsible. It’s so darn EASY, when life gets busy, to just put them in front of a machine to get a little peace and quiet – time for me to regroup.

We started our homeschooling journey with these guys six years ago. We have come to believe there is a wide gulf between “education” and “school,” and we have a pretty relaxed curriculum, as far as judging, grading, testing, and following a set of rules for learning. I am not a liberal parent, but I’ve learned to trust my kids. They are smart, talented, interesting people. Left to their own devices, they create jobs for themselves, absorb sophisticated information, explore their interests, nurture their imaginations… and we are just here to help them find the information they need, when they need it.

Sound too idyllic? There is one small catch. Well, two.

If allowed, Daniel would “plug in” all day every day. If you are imagining your own child or grandchild blazing his own path, and are only able to conjure a picture of him/her sitting glazy-eyed in front of a television or computer screen… you are not alone.

So… the one BIG rule is – no Nintendo, Sega, Game Boy or any of “that junk” is allowed on weekdays. At all. No matter what. I am downright MEAN about this.

The other, smaller rule is: no soft drinks or candy – except on Saturdays. I am not stupid. I know they sneak. But think of it this way; if they sneak a Coke or a pack of M&Ms every day, they think they are being pretty slick. This makes them happy, it is still considerably less junk than they would intake without the rule… and overall, we don’t any longer have to dose out Ritalin or other medication for ADHD. (Don’t get me started on that, either. Somebody, somewhere must get a big, fat commission on every kid that is put on medication for ADHD – I think only very rare kids

Plantar warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus, more commonly referred to as HPV. They are found on the bottom of your feet where the virus gains entrance through cracks or cuts. They are usually found on a) the parts of your feet that tend to crack (like your heels), especially during the winter and b) the balls of your feet – which tend to absorb a lot of pressure during running and walking.

Plantar warts tend to look like brown or grayish bumps and may have a black spot on them. They may also look like fleshy bumps similar to callouses.

HPV loves a warm moist environment. Avoiding plantar warts is the best thing to do as they tend to be difficult to eradicate. Avoid warm moist areas like a gym’s shower area (wear flip flops) and, much like avoiding athlete’s foot, keep your feet and shoes dry. Towel off well after bathing and if you are prone to warts you can even use a hairdryer to ensure dryness. Powder, such as baking soda, can be added to your shoe. One must also air dry shoes and sneakers completely. One way is to lean them up against your furnace at night. Another good idea is to have more than one pair of shoes and or sneakers so that one can alternate pairs day to day allowing a complete drying out.

Do not scratch or touch plantar warts with your hands unless applying medicine or cleaning. If you do touch them make sure to wash your hands well as that is a mode of transmission as well.

You can help avoid contracting HPV by keeping your feet healthy especially during winter. The use of a foot pumice stone can help remove dried skin prior to showering. The use of a good moisturizer on feet that do not already have an infection is also a good way to keep the skin barrier in tact.

It’s always a good idea to have a dermatologist look at your plantar warts in order to make sure that they are not some other disorder – like skin cancer. Moles on the soles of your feet are particularly capable of being cancerous or pre-cancerous. Doctors have many methods to remove plantars including lasers, freezing, or through the use of an electric needle called electrodesiccation and curettage. Your doctor also may prescribe medicines that are a) injected into the wart; or b) creams that are rubbed onto the feet.

There are over the counter treatments that you can utilize at home once you know for sure that what you are dealing with is a plantar wart. These OTC methods can also be used if you have a recurrence of these pesky

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