Is there any online support groups or boards for mothers of alcoholic adult chlildren.?

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

I know about Al-Anon but would like to find an online group. My child is nineteen and lives with me, she does work but gets laid off and is drinking way too much. I am worried about her as my ex husband is also an alcoholic. I can’t seem to find much online about parents of adult alcoholics just children of them.

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I believe my boyfriend is addicted to online poker?

Friday, March 4th, 2011

I think my boyfriend of 14 months (with whom I live together for 1 year) is addicted to online poker, he has been playing it everyday (more or less 3 hours a day) for at least 9 months.
During this 14 months relationship I’ve been 4 of them outside the country to study, when I’ve came back he was playing poker, at first I thought it was just a hobby that was helping him to not think about his problems.
Two months ago I discovered that he was badly in debt, around 18000 dollars (not poker related) and 2 weeks ago I’ve discovered he was playing with money, first he bet 20 dollars per day, after 40$ per day and one day he bet 100$. I don’t know if he wins or looses. And we are always strugling to par our bills, plus the time he spends with poker everyday, not speaking to me, makes me fell truly lonely.
I didn’t knew whom to speak, not my friends (our friends), not my family, so I’ve told my concerns to his mother. When he knew he got furious with me and didn’t understood that I told her because I was feeling helpless. Now he sleeps in the sofa, unwilling to talk to me, sees TV and still playing online poker.
I’ve tried to talk to him about my concern with poker but he always argues the same: that I do not have nothing to do with where he spents his money in, that is an extra money, that I wouldn’t have this and that gift if it wasn’t for poker (I never knew he bought them with poker money), that he relax when he plays so therefore it is good for him, etc…
I don’t know what to do. I don’t know whom to talk to about this. His mother got too sentimental and over the top and now I’ve raised a family issue and he does not speak with me.
Please, can anyone with or without similar experience can give me an useful advice?
Thank you

Claudia

PS: Sorry for my english, I’m from Portugal.

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My 14 your old niece has been advertising herself for sex online and posting naked pics?

Monday, January 10th, 2011

My 14 year old niece has been advertising herself for sex online at various swingers’ sites. She has posted pics of herself topless and another pic of herself masturbating. She lives abroad, so it’s hard for me to help her. I found out about her online activity through some shrewd detective work. It old her mom but her mom has not done anything about it. What would make a 14 year old get caught up in stuff like this? I believe she has actually met some grown men for sex. I can understand a 14 year old wanting to experiment with teenage boys, but advertising herself to 30 year old men seems way OTT. What might cause this behavior and how can I help? I’m wondering if she has been molested and that’s why she has become so over-sexed. She also drinks a lot of alcohol and binge eats (she is very overweight).

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If you order alcohol online, can a company check your age?

Saturday, December 18th, 2010

If you order alcohol online, can the company check the age of the card? I plan on getting some for my mom when she gets here as a gift so signing for it isn’t a problem.

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how can I help someone addicted to online dating?

Sunday, September 12th, 2010

It’s my ex-wife, she’s raising my children, but on the computer for several hours a day, even loosing sleep to do it more. My children miss their mother, and she’s right there.

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My husband is addicted to Everquest. (Online game) HELP?

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Hi.

My husband is addicted to Everquest online adventures for the ps2. He is unable to tear himself from that game. He only gets off the eat, pee, or sleep. We have 2 children..he never helps me with them..never changes a diaper..never makes them lunch or gives them a bath..never even comes out of the room to play with them or say hello. We had a nice apartment at one point..until he lost his job because he wanted to play his game instead of going to work..now we are living with his mother and he is not working or anything…refuses to even walk over to the park with me and the kids for a “family day out”. I could go on and on but i think u get the point.

I know most of you are thinking..LEAVE HIM…but i have nowhere to go..believe me i do not want to be with this man anymore…but i cannot even afford to put the kids in daycare and get a job..he refuses to help me in any way…just plays the game day after day..

If someone can give me some advice..any..it would be great

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What is so great about online Spades (Yahoo Spades)? What makes it so addicting?

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

My mother used to be very addicted to Yahoo Spades, now she’s not so much addicted but it’s still kinda there. She just got my husband into Yahoo Spades and he’s addicted to it! It drives me crazy..he cares about nothing else but Spades..he claims that he’s not addicted while really he is..it feels like he loves Spades more than he loves me. I know it’s weird but it’s true!

What is it about Yahoo Spades that’s so fascinating? You really don’t gain anything from it..it’s a waste of time!
To Leg: Why even reply to this answer when you can’t even give me a straight answer..oh wait..you must be a poor soul that’s addicted.

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Where Can I Watch Last Nights Episode of “Entertainment Tonight” Online?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

My mother is addicted to the show and asked me to record it for her. Unfortunatley our remote broke and it didn’t record.

Does any one know where I can find last nights episode online for free. Please Help. Ten Points.

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Where can I watch the comedy series “How I met your mother” online?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

I started watching “How I met your mother” & now I am just addicted to it. I have watched till season 3 episode 12 & I am not able to find the episodes after that. Could you please let me know where I can watch the rest of the series online?

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Darvocet-N – Relief from pain, available Online for you

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Darvocet-N is administered to patients suffering from pain, ranging from low to moderate intensity.  To get the best results follow the doctor’s advice: Take the right dose at the right time.  Keep it out of reach of children and drug addicts.  Darvcocet-N can be purchased Online; it is available in tablets of 50 mg and 100 mg.

Darvocet-N contains Propoxyphene Napsylate [opiate type which acts on specific brain centers to give relief from pain] and Acetaminophen [non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic] that are both white, odorless, crystalline powders having a bitter taste; Acetaminophen is a little less bitter.  Propoxyphene is known to cause constipation, so it is important for the patient taking Darvocet-N to drink plenty of water, at least 6-8 glasses every day.  Darvocet-N can be taken with water, even food – if your physician advises.  Make sure that your food is rich in fiber content to overcome the problem of constipation, and exercise daily.  Set the time for your dose of Darvocet-N – as indicated by the doctor – and take it at the same time each day.  A missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember, but if it’s shortly going to be time for the next dose, then leave out the missed dose.

Darvocet-N, an opioid agonist, has a tendency to encourage psychological and physical dependence, and must be taken under a physician’s advice.  Once treatment has started, patients should not stop taking the medicine on their own; only the doctor can decide when to do so.  Before treatment with Darvocet-N begins, the treating doctor must be informed of all the medicines the patient is taking, including vitamins-minerals-herbal remedies.  The physician must also thoroughly know the patient’s entire medical history, especially if there has been any serious disease related to any organ, if there has been a history of seizures/ depression/head injury, if the patient has difficulty in urinating, is addicted to alcohol, is above 65 years, is allergic to Propoxyphene or Acetaminophen, or if the patient is taking anti-depressants/sedatives/water pills/birth pills [by mouth], so that the doctor can decide the precise dosage to be given.

As with any other medicine, Darvocet-N also has side effects, which may include dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, skin rashes, headaches, diarrhea, euphoria, dysphoria, fatigue, influenza-type of illness, visual blurring, hepatomegaly, gastrointestinal bleeding, hallucinations, convulsions, confused state leading to abnormal behavior, cardiac or respiratory arrest.  

The maximum prescribed dose of Darvocet-N 50 [50 mg Propoxyphene Napsylate and 325 mg Acetaminophen] is 12 tablets a day [2 tablets once in every 4 hours]; while the maximum prescribed dose of Darvocet-N 100 [100 mg Propoxyphene Napsylate and 650 mg Acetaminophen] is 6 tablets a day [1 tablet once in every 4 hours].  An overdose of Darvocet-N alone, or combined with alcohol/any CNS depressants, can be fatal.  Patients should heed their doctor’s advice and never increase the stipulated dosage on their own.

Those who drive or operate heavy machinery should avoid doing so until they are sure of how Darvocet-N effects them, as this medicine makes people feel sleepy.  For the same reason, elderly and debilitated patients are given the lowest prescribed dose.  Doctors don’t usually give it to pregnant women or nursing mothers.  This medicine should be kept away from children, pets and drug addicts.  The medicine should be stored as instructed.  Darvocet-N benefits you by providing relief from that horrible pain, but follow your physician’s advice.

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buy tramadol online

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Tramadol, also sold under brand names Ultram and Ultram ER, is a narcotic discomfort reliever used in the handling of moderate to severe discomfort The extended-release version is used to treat persistent agony that requires 24-hour maintenance. In addition, there could be other uses for this medication.


If you are suffering from recurrent or chronic pain, then Tramadol is the best medicine for you. Tramadol is a medicine belonging to the analgesic family. Its principal action is centered on the pain sensors located in the brain. It can inhibit the production of certain enzymes that trigger painful reactions.


Just like most analgesic, buy tramadol online can be purchased without prescription. There are places where you can purchase Tramadol over the counter or you can use the Internet to purchase this medicine. You should take note that Tramadol is principally marketed in online pharmacies. Buying Tramadol online can give you lots of reserves.


Medical consultation is a healthy standard procedure whenever you take prescription drugs. Your doctor could give you valuable advice regarding dosage and frequency of use. You may have to undertake a detailed check-up to determine the effects of Tramadol on your physical conditions.


There are also negative effects connected with buy tramadol online. This is just natural because drugs can interact with the natural chemical substance in your body. However, it is good to know that there are still no reported serious negative effects for Tramadol use.


You should check with your doctor if you experience the common negative effects related with Tramadol such as drowsiness, constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, and excessive sweating. Serious buy tramadol online side effects such as allergies and rashes, constriction of throat and chest muscles, listlessness, serious tremors and seizures need prompt medical attention so you better go to the nearest hospital.


Tramadol is a very effective anti-pain medication. It can generally ease moderate to severe pains which could improve the quality of your life. Buying buy tramadol online and undergoing medication is a must if you are experiencing chronic pains. Pains will be a thing of the past once you order buy tramadol online from online pharmacies.


Before taking Tramadol, it’s critical to chat about with your physician whether you’ve ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol. This is important because Tramadol shouldn’t be taken when one is drunk or by people who have lately used drugs like alcohol, other drug discomfort medications, medication for the treating of depression or uneasiness, tranquilizers like Valium, medicine for the treatment of psychological sickness such as schizophrenia, or street drugs.


Further, though the danger of seizure is present for all users of Tramadol, this risk might be noticeably higher in those who have certain medical problems. For that reason, it is important that you tell your physician if you suffer with any of the following conditions : a history of drug abuse, epilepsy or fit disorder, previous head injury, or a metabolic disorder.


Other disorders that can make Tramadol contraindicated include kidney disease, liver disease, any disorder of the stomach, or a history of depression or mental illness.

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if you are pregnant and considering taking Tramadol, it’s critical to grasp that the drug is in pregnancy category C. This indicates that the medication might be harmful to an unborn baby, and it could also cause significant – or even fatal – side-effects in a newborn if it is administered to the mother during pregnancy or work. Note, too, that Tramadol can enter a mother’s breast milk and can therefore be dangerous to a nursing baby.
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Age is a component in a patient’s suitability for Tramadol, too. It shouldn’t be given to any one under 16 years of age, and for those over 65 a lower-than-usual dose could be commended. Finally, take Tramadol exactly as it has been prescribed. Take it with a full cup of water and do not crush the tablet. You’ll take it with or without food, but whichever way you choose, be sure to take it the same way every time.

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Seroquel – to help in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is available Online against medical prescription

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Like other antipsychotics, Quetiapine blocks the chemicals that nerves use to communicate with each other. Dopamine type 2 and Serotonin type 2 receptors are believed to mar the normal functioning of our brain cells, leading to abnormal behavior and thinking in individuals. Quetiapine is thought to successfully block these two receptors from causing further damage to our brain cells, thus providing relief to those who have been afflicted by schizophrenia, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, catatonia or acute manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Seroquel is not meant for use in dementia-related psychosis, and can be fatal if given to older adults with this condition.
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Seroquel has to be daily taken twice, maybe thrice, as the psychiatrist says with a glassful of water, with/without food. Doctors gradually increase the dosage over several days or weeks before the desired effect is reached. The initial dose given by doctors for schizophrenia is 25mg twice/thrice daily; target – 300mg- 400mg daily. The initial dose for bipolar disorder is 50mg twice daily, target – 400mg a day, but doctors don’t go beyond 800mg. Patients must not exceed the dose. If a dose has been missed, you can take it if there is much time left for the next dose, otherwise leave it, doses must be properly spaced.
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As with other medications, Seroquel brings its side effects, which may include agitation, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, weight gain, stomach upset or constipation. To counter dizziness on getting up from bed or a chair, one must get up slowly; while those who are handling heavy machinery or driving, have to be extremely alert while taking quetiapine, or they can assess how this drug effects them before they plan to continue such activities.
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If a patient has new/worsening of panic attacks/anxiety/hostility/ aggressiveness, insomnia, hyperactivity, depression, thoughts of suicide, call the doctor at once or if the patient experiences fast/uneven heartbeats, stiff muscles, uncontrollable jerky muscle movement, sudden numbness, problems with vision-speech-balance, frequent or no urination, hives, difficulty in breathing, or swelling of the face-lips-tongue-throat, then immediate medical help has to be sought.  
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There could be other side effects, some of which could be fatal or cause irreversible damage, so the patients must give their complete medical history to the treating doctor, informing him of all the ailments they have suffered from, medicines taken in the past and medicines they are allergic to this will enable the doctor to prescribe the dose best suited for them, and to help them to avoid drugs which if taken alongwith Seroquel, could be potentially harmful.
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Quetiapine may increase levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Hyperglycemia could also take place, so patients with family history of diabetes have to get blood tests done regularly to detect the onset of diabetes. Quetiapine is also associated with the development of cataracts, so eye examinations should also be taken regularly. If diabetes or cataract formation results in a patient, then treatment with Seroquel has to be stopped. Alcoholic beverages have to be avoided while taking Seroquel, as well as overheating and dehydration. All antipsychotic drugs increase the risk of death in elderly patients those being treated with quetiapine need proper supervision by their doctor and family. Seroquel is not recommended for pregnant women while nursing mothers who take this drug should not breastfeed their infants. Doctors prescribe it for children who are 10 or above. The drug has to be stored away from heat, light or moisture; out of reach of children and pets. Never share your medicine with anyone else as it can harm that person.

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So, Is It Possible To Earn Free Money Online Fast?

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

The answer is – yes! You can earn free money online fast, even
without any web site or affiliate marketing. You’ll only need to
invest some of YOUR time and a small amount of money.

It doesn’t matter if you are a stay-at-home Mom or Dad; a
college student or a teacher; someone looking for a business
opportunity; saving up for something special; or you just need
to pay off some bills. The bottom line is this – you could use
an extra source of income, right?

To begin here are some quick Questions & Answers you may have
about free Internet cash:

Q: How much money can I make?

A: Several hundred. It depends only on YOU.

Q: How fast?

A: You’ll have the money in your bank no later then 3 months.
Usually, on average it should take about 2 months.

Q: Can anyone do it?

Yes, but in this article I will explain how to earn free money
online only if you are: from the USA, you have a credit card,
and you can invest some small money in order to make much, much
more.

—————SIDEBAR————— If one thing is for sure,
it’s that nothing out there is totally free. (And if someone
says it is, they’re probably selling something.) Whatever
business online or offline – in order to make money you must
invest some first. And I will tell you shortly where and how to
do that. Just keep reading on…
————————————-

Q: Is it safe to use my credit card?

A: Yes, absolutely.

Q: Must I have a web site or a list?

A: Nope. If you are from the USA and if you have a credit card,
you can start earning free money online immediately.

OK, enough of playing the questions and answers game. Your only
question left by now must be…

Where And How Do I Get The Free Cash? The short answer is -
using online rewards programs. Don’t know what a rewards program
is? A rewards program pays cash for all your actions: completing
offers, shopping, reading emails, referring your friends, and
more. You can visit http://www.cash4offers.com and see what a
typical rewards program looks like and how it works.

Now I guess there should be two categories of readers. The
internet “newbies”, who will say they don’t understand how it
all works; and the internet gurus who will say that all reward
programs are scams.

Wait! I will prove to you that they work in a moment; and that
you can make not only extra cash but receive some great stuff
too.

To get started making money with incentive companies, one needs
to create an account with a rewards program like Cash4Offers.
You will need an email address to sign up…

Worried about your privacy and spam? Please don’t! They will
never send you spam, you can cancel anytime, and the email
address is only used to track all of your actions when you
complete offers, shop, etc. That’s how they know who to pay the
free money.

Hey, in most cases you will get a sign-up bonus just for signing
up!

And now, I’ll explain to you…

How to Earn Free Money Online Completing Offers? Here is the
Cash4Offers offers section link:
http://www.cash4offers.com/offers.php?c=ALL&email=&uid=

If you click on the above link you can see that there are many
various offers available, ranging from credit card applications
to internet service provider deals. And, they all will pay a
certain amount of cash to your Cash4Offers account if you accept
them… But, just to warn you, most of the offers will require
that you use your credit card. That’s why I told you about the
money you’ll need to invest in the beginning. Not to worry
though, you can definitely make more than you spend, and most of
the offers are great trial deals where you can receive not only
free cash but top merchandise too.

There were total of 111 offers available when I wrote this
article on 22/11/2004.

—————SIDEBAR————— Make sure to log-in to
your account and access the offers from the member’s area when
completing the offers so that your cash is credited to your
account. ————————————-

If you wonder where the free money comes from, here is the
answer – incentive companies are affiliated with top online
merchants (advertisers), and the merchants pay a commission for
advertising their products and services. Rewards companies pass
the majority of the commission they make on to YOU, the
customer, when you accept their offers!

And here is my promise to you…

A Proof You Can Earn Free Money Online Please open or download
the following excel file to your computer:
http://www.cash4offers.com/offers_rewards.xls

As you can see I have selected only the offers that interested
me from the first 3 pages of all available offers at
Cash4Offers. And look what my earnings potential is — I can
make $65.40 after completing only 13 offers (approximately $5.00
for each offer), and receive a bunch of great merchandise too!
Remember there were 111 offers available. Imagine how much I
could earn if I completed all of the offers?!

It doesn’t matter if you have already signed up with a rewards
program or not, I advise you to explore all available offers and
use the above excel file as a template in order to evaluate your
earnings potential. Just click on each offer that interests you
and make notes of all offer details – how much you earn, how
much you have to invest, your profit, the merchandise you
receive, and your total profit. Use the template every time you
decide to complete offers online.

It really helps to decide which offers are the best choice for
you and what you will receive by completing each of them. Of
course, although there are well over one hundred offers
available, you should complete only the ones that really
interest you. You are not going to apply for all available
credit card offers, or get a free trial of all ISPs, are you? My
guess is that you should be able to make about $200 – $500 by
completing all of the offers that interest you.

—————SIDEBAR————— How long does it take to
receive cash for completing the offers? Well, some offers pay
instantly! And some may take up to 30 days (e.g. some credit
card applications) before you receive your cash to your reward
program’s account. ————————————-

If you don’t receive the cash from the offer within 30 days of
accepting it, you should contact the rewards program and send
them all of the details related to the offer:

The date of offer completion The confirmation email Your contact
info: name, email address, phone number etc. Usually the rewards
company will do the investigation for you and if you really
completed the offer (offers) they will credit your account with
the offer cash amount within about 3 weeks.

Got your cash in your account? Great! What’s next? Now, the last
step…

Request Payment & Verify Your Account Why do reward programs ask
you to verify your account by phone or mail? The answer is
simply this – they are trying to protect their advertisers and
themselves from fraud. So, request your payment either by check
or another method if available, and expect a phone call several
days before your payment is processed. You should receive your
payment in about a week or two!

Well, it was easy making free cash on the internet, wasn’t it?
But your earning potential doesn’t stop there, you could make
even more by receiving cash-back for shopping or referring your
friends. But that’s another story for the next article.

P.S. FYI, you can choose to receive great free stuff like
computers, TVs, gift cards and much more instead of free cash,
again, by completing offers. Visit http://www.1st-in-rewards.com
for more information about all available online rewards that you
can take advantage of.

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An Online Directory That Simplifies Drug Rehabilitation Choices

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

As a public relations guy with a record label, I’ve had more than my share of exposure to drug and alcohol addictions. With a stable of rock stars under my management, I keep a half dozen proven rehab clinics on my rolodex. Despite all this background, however, nothing prepared me for the most heart wrenching experience of my life: finding out that my mother had become a drug addict.

By way of background, let me stress that my mother is the last person anyone would ever suspect of being a drug addict. My parents were typical middle class folks and my mom was exceptionally prim and proper. They were incredibly supportive of me through my childhood and paid for my four years at an Ivey League college. Mom was more than a little mortified when I graduated and immediately took a job with the record label, but much worse was yet to come. I once brought the lead singer of the KrewCutt Boyz to my parents place after he’d had too much to drink one too many times and the band abandoned him, passed out in our office. He stayed in their basement for a week until he’d sobered up. That’s right; I’d turned my parents’ home into a combination flophouse and Drug Rehab</a>. Mom never complained; she cooked him meals, did his laundry and packed him some sandwiches when he left.

Mom fell down the stairs last year while carrying a clothes hamper down to the laundry room.  She tore several tendons and the doctor prescribed OxyContin to deal with the pain. I was utterly shocked when my father called me a few months ago to say that mom had been caught forging a renewal on her prescription. I stared at that rolodex, but nothing had prepared me for dealing with my own mother; none of these clinics was appropriate for her. The Yellow Pages had dozens of entries, but no information. Then I found a web site that serves as an online directory for alcohol and drug Rehabilitation centers. There were hundreds of clinics listed and instead of flailing around for days or weeks tracking down information, I was able to narrow the choices down quickly and found a facility only a few miles away that specialized in cases like Mom’s.

I’ve picked a few people up from the rehab after they’ve completed treatment, but I’ve never felt better about doing so than the day my mom was ready to resume her life.

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Creating Authentic Online Relationships

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Social networking is a fantastic avenue – especially for Metromoms – to connect and form business relationships. The key to being successful is learning how to use it authentically and create relationships that are mutually beneficial.

There are various reasons for using a social networking strategy. First, it allows you to connect or maybe re-connect with friends, colleagues and mentors. It can also help you create awareness about your product or services. Finally, an especially exciting option is the ability to connect in a collaborative way – by setting up a special interest group that connects people on a regular basis.

Listed below are a few social networks I’m participating in (and starting to experiment with). Use the links to check out my profiles and PLEASE connect with me (as a friend, connection, follower etc.).

·         The Metromom Entrepreneurs Association – http://Metromom.com/JoinUs

·         Facebook http://www.facebook.com/people/Kim_DeYoung/567774649

·         LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/metromom

·         Twitter (Link: http://twitter.com/themetromom

·         Twittermoms (I recently set-up my own Metromom group.) (Link: http://www.twittermoms.com/group/metromom)

Relationships with Those You Know, Like and Trust

One of the key premises of the social networking sites is the word “social.” It is about creating relationships. It’s NOT just about self-promotion. Social networking sites are vehicles that take time, like relationships. They’re just another way to be “out there” connecting with people.

Business is all about establishing and maintaining relationships and most of us do business with people who we “know, like and trust”. With this in mind, this  needs to be your primary goal when approaching social networking. We accomplish this when we’re authentic in how we communicate and allow our personalities to really shine through so we can attract the right people.

I enjoyed this point made by Mary Pat Kavanaugh, Queen of Marketing, in her Social Networking Profile Guide for Business People.

“In the social networking arena you are known by who you are and your business is secondary. Hopefully, you wind up becoming the “pursued,” rather than the “pursuer,” and people want to know more about who you are than what you do. As they learn more about you, and you about them, the relationship goes to a higher level and then they want to know about your business, where there might be synergy and demand for what you offer.”

(FYI to Gold Members – Mary Pat will be sharing more tips on social networking in February’s Power Call.)

 One way to be authentic is by creating a meaningful personal bio about yourself. Write something that gives a sense of who you are as a woman as well as providing information about your business. Here’s your chance to let your authenticity shine through. Instead of a “salesy” approach, provide information that leads someone to say, “I’d like to go the next step and learn more about her.”

Once you start building connections, you can start communicating with them. I like this quote by Flint McGlaughlin, “People don’t want to be marketed TO; they want to be communicated WITH.” Instead of bombarding your connections with a constant barrage of sales pitches, try sending out a warm letter letting people know what you’re up to in your business.

I did this recently when I shared my new Metromom Movie with my online communities. Instead of asking my connections for their business, I approached this as an opportunity to share my Metromom vision with them, and ask for their support in spreading the word.

Social networking is a wonderful way to spread the word. But you might be wondering if there’s more to it…

Can you really create meaningful connections online?

I believe you can and I’d like to share a connection that I recently created. I’ve been dabbling a bit with Facebook and Twitter as I try to find a “Kim” way to use these sites. I’m not much of a casual chit-chatter—I tend to desire more meaningful interactions—so I’m trying to find my own approach to networking online.

For the past few months I kept coming across a woman named Gina. She popped up on my pages and I checked out her site and the groups she was offering. I reached out to her on the phone and we easily spoke for two hours.

After that call, I knew she was the woman I wanted to interview me for a new CD I’m offering Metromoms entitled “5 Surprising Secrets Every Mom Entrepreneur Must Know.” I just had a great feeling about her. We also discussed ways we could bring our mutual expertise on  connecting soulfully by collaborating on a class or product. It’s a relationship in the new fun stages.

This “meaningful connection” is already proving to be very valuable and I know it’s just beginning. There’s a lesson here – Gina stood out from others because she had an authentic approach and the content she was providing had real value.

As women working from home I can’t overemphasize how important it is to be up-to-date on these online communities and how they can serve you. Great connections with like-minded women – from around the country – CAN BE established by participating in social networking.

I will continue to share tips and techniques on how to establish meaningful connections online in future ezines and teleclasses so stay tuned!

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Why do so Many Americans Prefer to Use an Online Pharmacy?

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Traditionally, most Americans that required prescription drugs would get their prescription from their doctor and then go to their local pharmacy to fill the order. However, this has changed dramatically today, with many millions of Americans opting to buy their medications through an online pharmacy as opposed to a local one. Millions of Americans now routinely buy their drugs online and eighty percent of the public supports the idea. Why is this so?

For most Americans, it is a question of money. The simple fact of the matter is, drugs are exorbitantly expensive in the United States due to the way industry works. Generally, almost all drugs available within the United States cost fifty to eighty percent more than they do overseas, even from other countries with comparable prices and standards of living. The reasons for this relate directly to how the government caters to the pharmaceutical industry and tailors regulation to maximize their profits. This is done primarily through a near total lack of price regulation and by deliberately stifling competition.

Unlike almost every country on Earth, the United States does not regulate drug prices. In most of the world, and especially in other wealthy countries, having reasonably priced access to vital medications is either considered a basic right or a goal worthy of government support. This is not the case in the United States where drug prices are almost completely unregulated. This lack of regulation means the pharmaceutical companies set their own base prices and then the pharmacies add on their own retail price for each and every drug they sell. The result is that most American drugs are grossly overpriced, especially those that are necessary for life, since they have a captive market with no readily apparent alternative.

Further, since drugs – even ones vital for the life of the patient – fall under regular patent law, American companies are not allowed to create low cost generic versions until twenty years after the drug is invented. Since most drugs take a number of years to get approval for use in the United States, the amount of time between the drug’s public introduction to the market and the expiration of the patent differ. Nevertheless, almost all new drugs are given at least ten years in which the government actively prohibits the domestic production of lower priced generic alternatives. This law does not apply outside of the United States, which is precisely why countries like Canada, Israel, or the United Kingdom tend to introduce generic versions much sooner than American companies are allowed to do so.

The result of these policies is that there is no incentive whatsoever to make drug prices reasonable for everyone. Instead, the prices are set at the maximum that still allows for some customers, excluding everyone below this level. That is, usually once the wealthy and upper middle classes can afford the drug, the pharmaceutical companies are quite happy with the pricing, despite the fact that many millions of people find this much too expensive. Not surprisingly, many Americans that cannot afford these drugs have no alternative but to purchase their drugs online from foreign companies that sell the exact same products at a much more reasonable price.

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Prescription Glasses Online and Cheap Glasses Online From Exclusive Eyes

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Prescription glasses online

Whether you are buying prescription glasses for the first time or have bought prescription glasses over the internet previously, we at Exclusive Eyes would like you to experience and use the best quality of glasses at the lowest possible prices.
So then, how good can cheap glasses be?
Our cheap glasses are made of the highest quality of frames and lenses. The only reason we can offer cheap prescription glasses is because we do not use expensive high street premises and eye testing equipment etc. However, our prescription glasses are made in the same labs that several high street stores use and our frames don’t just look good, but feel strong and are sturdy too!

Infact, we also have 100′s of designer glasses and prescription sunglasses on which you can save hundreds of pounds by buying glasses online from us.

3 Steps to Buy Cheap Prescription Glasses Online

Buying prescription glasses and sunglasses online is simple.
Step 1: Select a frame of your choice. You can choose a full rimmed, semi-rimmed or go for our best-selling rimless glasses.

Step 2: Once you have selected your frame, enter your prescription. If you would like to have a single pair of prescription glasses for both, distance as well as reading use, you can go for bifocal or varifocal glasses. You can select any of these options online once you have selected your frame.

Step 3: Having ordered for your glasses online in the comfort of your home, all you need to do is wait for a few days for your brand new prescription glasses to arrive. Remember, at Exclusive Eyes, all glasses with simple prescriptions are dispatched within 3 working days.

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Why You Need Online Defensive Driving School in Florida

Monday, January 4th, 2010

There are so many online schools available for defensive driving in Florida. The online defensive driving schools fulfill the requirement of a good driver to learn the techniques and skills of defensive driving. Online defensive driving schools go beyond the basic mechanism and the rules of traffic. The experts of online defensive driving school suggest how to save lives, time, and money in spite of the adverse situation around the driver or mistakes of others. The online defensive driving schools in Florida serve the customer 24/7. Within a few seconds, the learners can get the answers they ask. Even the busiest person can easily get the classes as he/she can do the classes even from home also. It is better than to go sit in a class room for hours. The learner can log on and out at their will. This is very useful because if the learner feels tired and fatigued, they can log out and when they feel refreshed, the learner can log on. To sum up, you need the online defensive driving school in Florida for the following reasons:

* You can have the course in your convenience and pace

* Online defensive driving course is simple to use.

* You can log-ins and log-outs as many times you want.

* You are given an electronic completion certificate

* You can have the course from home

* You are getting 24/7 hours service

* Answer to your question will be given within a few seconds

Moreover, by having this course you get all the requirements to dismiss a traffic ticket. When you get a traffic ticket, it takes a long time to dismiss it. It is easy to get a valid certificate of online defensive driving schools in Florida within a short time and you can produce it to dismiss your traffic ticket. Another important benefit of taking Florida online defensive driving course is that you get discount from the insurance companies for three and more years while you show the certificate from. And all these benefits you will get by investing a very little amount. Online defensive driving schools in Florida offer more benefits than you invest. So, ultimately you become the fortunate one to have the online defensive driving course.

Thus, online defensive driving schools in Florida offer the best possible facilities to the learners. The learners of online defensive driving school in Florida come out with all the skills and techniques of defensive driving at their best convenience. So, the service of online Florida defensive driving schools is remarkable in itself.

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How to Order Your Medications From an Online Pharmacy

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Millions of people all around the world are now deciding to use an online pharmacy instead of a local one because they can save a huge amount of money and also get the convenience of home delivery. This means that many others are also considering doing the same. One question that often comes up is exactly how the process works.

The obvious first step is to see your physician and get a prescription for the appropriate drug. Many drugs are not suitable for people with particular pre-existing conditions or currently taking other drugs, so it is always important to get a doctor’s recommendation before getting any prescription medication. Even non-prescription drugs may react with other medications you are taking, so you should consult your local physician before purchasing additional medications, prescription or not.

Once you have received your prescription and know what drug you need for your condition or problem, the next step is to do a little research. Since the primary goal for many people opting to use an online pharmacy is to save money, you should probably learn the generic name of the drug you need. For example, the generic name for Viagra is sildenafil citrate, so if you were shopping around for a generic version of Viagra, you would want to find one that lists sildenafil citrate as its active ingredient. You can usually find the generic name for any brand name medication online.

After you know the generic name for the drug you need, it is time to visit the online pharmacy. Search for the drug you are looking for by both the brand name and the generic name. Most major online pharmacies sell both the name brand versions as well as generics, so hopefully you will get more than one hit from your search. Ensure that the exact item you are looking at – regardless of how it is billed – contains the same active ingredient as the drug you were prescribed. Failure to check for the correct active ingredient may result in buying something that is completely different, though similarly named.

While looking through your options you should also make sure that the dosage amounts are compatible with your prescription. For example, if you are supposed to take five milligrams of whatever drug daily, you should avoid buying it in the form of twenty milligram tablets. Not paying attention to the precise dosage amounts when ordering can result in accidental over or under dosing. Also note that when buying generic versions of some drugs, the dosage may be different than the amount provided when buying the brand name product.

After you have fund the right drug and conformed that it is what you need an in the correct dose, the rest is simply following the directions of the website. Most online pharmacies have a relatively simple, user-friendly shopping interface, though many will require you to register with them – fill out a form and confirm via email – before you can place your order. You may also be required to fax in a copy of your doctor’s prescription or fill out an online questionnaire. However, it is in the interest of the online pharmacy to make the entire process as easy as possible for the customers and most of them do so.

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More Useful Information About Supplements And Steroids Online

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Unfortunately not all people pay enough attention to their health and wellness. Many guys want to look great practice body building and they make great efforts in order to achieve this goal. Scientific researchers prove that causes mood changes and aggression, lack of good sleep and tiredness are the constant attendants of a person in modern times. And the cause of such conditions is not just in the rapid way of life but basically in the testosterone deficit.

Testosterone, scientifically, is a sterner hormone that pertains to the androgenic group of steroids. Testosterone is considered to be a masculine hormone and it is produced by testicle. Adrenal glands of human beings also produce testosterone but only in small amounts.

Some guys are making a serious confusion between steroids and supplements. Briefly, the main difference is that supplements are not forbidden in an official competition while steroids are not allowed because they provide an unfair advantage. You need to do some research regarding different kinds of supplements available in the market. Check out all your alternatives in order to determine the right choice of the bodybuilding supplements or steroids you want to take. Another difference is that inappropriately used steroids are more harmful than supplements. You need to discuss with a nutritionist about steroids quantity and administration because they can become toxic if you use them abusively.

At Steroid Vip Board you can find many useful information about steroids usage, risks and advantages. Many amateurs use steroids in a reckless way which harm their immune system making them vulnerable and also other organs can be damaged after steroids usage. Their main usage is to help damaged people to pass over muscle issues after accidents.

Muscle growth hormone is a hormone that affects your body both and also your emotions. Its influence is observed in changing of voice, muscle and hair growth in men and intense growth in children. It plays an integral part in the regulation of period cycle in females and in the formation of distinct genital structures in men.

Now you have the opportunity to learn some more about cypionate, propionate and enanthate which are among the most famous testosterone supplements. These supplements are very efficient in the growth of muscles and are produced in the forms of pricks, tabs, oils and gels. Propionate, enanthate and cypionate are successfully used by professional bodybuilders and sportsmen. Enanthate is used for enlargement the size of muscle mass; it is very utile and it has long lasting results. Testosterone propionate has similar to enanthate effects but is manufactured in the shape of oil. It is taken also in cycles. In case you are preparing to use testosterone for the first time in your life, it is recommended to start with cypionate. It does not have so many negative results as the other supplements and it is one of the most potent substance in development of muscles.

Anyway, people need to know that along with beneficial there are negative effects of testosterone supplements, that is why it is recommended to talk to a physician before starting to take any.

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