Tuesday, 3 February 2015
Ten Tips To Get Your Man To Commit
You’ve been seeing a man who loves you, whether he uses the word or not. He loves sex with you, but more than that, he loves being with you. Even so, he hasn’t committed himself to you fully. Perhaps he’s still vague about weekend plans, or he hasn’t introduced you to his friends. Maybe he hasn’t asked you to marry him, though you’ve been seeing each other steadily or living together for a long time.
FASHION TRENDS ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
SIDE CHANGES – fashion trends, advantages and disadvantages
By Marie Hansson
This article discusses fashion trends in side changes during the development of agility as a sport, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different alternatives.
It all begins with obstacles When one begins doing agility, the focus is on getting to know the obstacles. Anything concerned with steering the dog between obstacles comes later. When Agility started in Sweden, in the mid 80’s, we did the same things everyone else did. Once we got the dog to understand how to negotiate the contact obstacles (the dog walk and see-saw were only 20 cm wide at that time), how to correctly pass every second pole in the weaves, how to go through tunnels and tires, to patiently wait on the table and simultaneously have enough drive to jump long and high over jumps; then it was time for the next goal. To get the dog moving forward and going on as fast as possible.
Chance or strategy in handling choices Reasons for handling choices were ruled by a consciousness of time limitations in competition; it was most likely that fact that determined whether you took the inner or outer path of a long tunnel. You were in a hurry and you wanted to run the fastest way with your dog. Today considerations and strategies are so much more advanced; it is all about lines, about thinking ahead, about being totally decisive, about consequences and much more.
Of course, if you couldn’t get your dog motivated enough to confidently attack the obstacles, it could get rather messy when you wanted to change from the dog’s right to left side, or visa versa. The same is still true today. If the dog is “locked” into one side of the handler, side changes are difficult. Then many handlers came over from the obedience ring and tried their hand at agility. Those who trained obedience before starting agility wanted their dogs on their left side only; they had no choice and therefore no problems with side changes.
Rear crosses came first It was the handlers who wanted to take the shortest route that were forced to do a side change and got refusals as a result when their dogs could not understand what their handlers were doing. In the early 90’s the rear cross was most common, and more or less successful depending on how successfully you had weaned the dog of sticking to the handler so that it could go on to the obstacles it was sent to.
In the mid 90’s a successful Danish handler taught the Swedes that these
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rear crosses could be used as an aid in getting the dog to turn. Suddenly crossing behind the dog was synonymous with assisting the dog in turns. If you stood with the dog on your left in front of a jump, and you moved from right to left as the dog jumped, ending up with the dog on your right side, you had used the side change as a way to make the dog understand it should turn to the left and at the same time you had changed from left to right handling. Rather important when you have some temptation straight ahead. Even today it is a key argument of many in favour of using rear crosses as a handling tool in certain situations.
Front crosses become popular Time passed and in the late 90’s front crosses started to appear as a preferred planned side change. Of course there were those who already, albeit unconsciously, moved in front of the dog, turned in to face it and then turned away in the direction of the course again. They may have done a front cross without being aware of the fact. This time a successful Finnish handler taught the Swedes this side change and helped them to give it a name. The biggest joke is that the claims of the origin of this side change depend on who you ask. Many Swedes think it is a Finnish technique, yet there are, to this day, Danish handlers who call this side change “the Swedish cross”, because some of us Swedes were their roll model in turn!
At first the followers of the rear or front cross were determined according to the type of dog they owned. Those with fast dogs that freely ran ahead, kept to the rear cross and those with the slower dogs, that could be outrun, used the front cross. But after some time the front cross became very popular and was utilised by all types of handlers with all types of dogs. Those with fast dogs were evidently forced to run faster and hopefully save time by having the dog do a few obstacles independently before the point where the cross was to take place.
Blind cross The third side change didn’t make a serious appearance until the 2000’s. The name derives from the act of crossing the dog's path in front of it, without turning to face the dog, which means that for a short time you are "blind" to what the dog is doing. If you execute this move skilfully, you as the handler can continue on your path without losing any time in slowing down and making contact with the dog. But by the same token it is a very difficult and delicate operation that poses the huge risk of the dog taking the wrong direction and being eliminated. As a result, this side change has gained the least popularity. Many trainers even warn against using it. But the development of the agility sport is shrinking the margins between serious competitors and many are being forced to take risks in order to have a shot at winning. This has me convinced that in the future there will be more handlers who dare to take a stand and train towards a level of understanding with the dog that will enable them to execute a blind cross with some degree of security. I know successful handlers in other parts of the world who do it naturally.
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The WC is our mirror The FCI Agility World Championships is a wonderful opportunity to study trends. You could conclude that different countries obviously share many ideas, but also differ in many, and at the same time notice trends that seem to influence the whole agility world.
During the early 2000’s, French and Finnish handlers were the forerunners who impressed by displaying enormous energy, eagerness and enthusiasm in violently and fearlessly throwing themselves in front of their dogs to front cross at almost every turn. Many of us were amazed at the one-sidedness in their handling. Sometimes the results were brilliant, but frequently the handler seemed to be in the way of the dog. At times this handling led to knocked crossbars and even refusals, but more often a less than successful front cross resulted in only a little time loss. This is bad enough in a sport where fractions of a second separate us and competition levels have become quite brutal. Then again, sometimes they were the winners and that is, naturally, what fuels a trend.
Some years followed during which WC-competitors from increasingly more countries resorted to front crossing in the majority of their side changes. As recently as the latest WC, 2006, it finally seems that there is less extremism in using only front crosses for all dogs, handlers and situations. It is quite a relief to see extremely fast border collies and medium sized shelties being controlled from behind, by handlers who use rear crosses as well as front crosses. And we even got to see some blind crosses at this year's WC. The agility experience is naturally enhanced by variety.
One-sided front crosses Now it is time for some criticism of the enormously popular front cross! I have never understood how you can manage front crosses in certain situations without wasting time. For me agility is about giving the dog information about the path it is to take and the sooner the better. The dog will run faster than you, just give it the information and it will choose the most economical path by itself at the greatest possible speed. Of course, choosing a handling alternative should be about weighing up all the several conditions. Each situation is unique, as is each dog and handler. Taking all this into consideration, it becomes obvious we should have more than one alternative to choose from, to enable us to make the right choice for the right occasion.
If you use up all your energy in trying to make it ahead of your dog, the risk factor rises exponentially. If you are in the way you will literally stop the dog in its tracks. Additionally, you may not be able to give the dog information about where to go next. The difficulty of the front cross lies in that if you are not done turning, the moment the dog checks you out to confirm the next directional, your body language will be incorrect and, in the worst case scenario of the dog getting the wrong directional information, it may lead to an elimination. At best, you will have a confused dog that will reduce its speed waiting for a clearer cue. Nevertheless, you will have lost time.
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Rear cross disadvantages The rear cross also has its disadvantages. Simply because the dog doesn't have eyes in the back of its head! Dogs do have a wider range of lateral vision than humans, because their eyes aren’t placed in the front of their faces as our's are. But they don't have 360 º lateral vision. That means you have to be aware of what we call the dog's “blind spot”. If you come into that position for more than a moment, the dog may reduce its speed to give you a chance to signal better, or even turn its head to see what you are doing, both of which can result in the dog running by an obstacle or knocking down a jump. It is therefore necessary, in some cases, to be very particular about the placing you choose in a rear cross, so the dog can see your signals in time.
It is possible, through training, to have a dog that will go on and take the obstacle ahead of it, in spite of the handler changing direction behind the dog, before it has reached the given obstacle. Most untrained or inexperienced dogs will turn at the same time the handler does, in other words ignore the obstacle ahead because the handler's motion shows he or she is about to turn. When you work behind the dog, see to it that, as far as possible, you stay at an angle to the side, so that the dog can still see you and work ahead without interruption.
Sounds that help with turns during a rear cross Many handlers use audible cues to clarify their side change behind the dog. Hand clapping and shouting to the dog are the most common. Many use the dog's name to get its attention. You can also use the dog’s name as a signal to let it know it is time to change direction.
In the interest of thoroughness, I should point out it is also possible to use a rear cross to signal the handler's intention for the dog to go on straight ahead. It is naturally something that can be learned, but most choose the easiest way; using a rear cross to mark a turn.
Slowing the dog intentionally using a front cross Front crosses are sometimes used as a tool in intentionally slowing the dog down. For instance, when the dog's trajectory carries it in a certain direction and an off-course obstacle is within range. If the handler doesn’t trust the dog to turn with him or her and fears the obstacle ahead may have too great a power of attraction, the handler can intentionally use the front cross as a way to take control, make contact and reduce the dog's speed all at the same time. The turn will not suffer when the dog is forced to stop and change direction, but the dog will be controlled by the handler when he or she more or less blocks the dog, and thus steers it into the correct direction again. Handlers who choose to do this evidently think this is a better alternative to the dog eliminating itself by taking the wrong obstacle.
Physical restraints on the handler It is an indisputable fact that physical abilities determine which side change
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you should choose. It is true the dogs compete against each other and it is only their times that matter. It is equally true that both young and old, boy or girl can compete in agility under the same conditions, because it is the dogs’ results that count. All the same, conditions are not all that equal between the handlers. It is certainly not easy to get into the right position when you have short legs, little speed or low strength. Bad knees can also exclude quick front crosses, where you have to turn up to 360º lightening fast. The younger, more agile handlers, with more strength and speed and those with longer legs have fewer handicaps keeping them from their goal. Watching some of the fast men on the course may make you envious. You may feel like they ought to be competing in their own division, it is not really the same when the man with a small or a medium dog can be a step ahead all times to show the way; every potential difficulty disappears as if by magic! On the other hand it is an unbelievably exhilarating challenge to develop the level of understanding between dog and handler that enables the dog to complete a course correctly and at speed without the handler always being right there to point out the way ahead.
Good front crosses are hard work The challenge of front crosses is to make them really perfect, only then will they be useful in assisting the dog to know exactly where to go without having to look over its shoulder. On top of that they can create a powerful attraction for the dog to run even faster to catch up to the handler. Executing a perfect front cross requires a thorough knowledge of your dog's natural speed so that you know how much time you will have to make the turn. To put it simply, when you need to be where! And that is not that simple! Especially with a dog that is still in the developmental stages of training and is continually changing its speed. Incidences of handlers who think they can make it to a certain position to turn and don't make it, are common. We have all been there!
The crux of a good front cross is to make sure that you are facing the right way at the moment when the dog needs a cue to indicate the correct path, when the dog is up close to you. This is the very latest moment that you should be facing the right direction. Otherwise you will waste time in bringing the dog back into the right path after it has veered off course due to the faulty information you gave by not being in position in time. Even worse: it could take the wrong obstacle. In contrast there is the great advantage of showing the dog the correct direction as it approaches, then the dog can place itself optimally on the course to choose the tightest path to the next obstacle.
Walking the course = decision time It is while walking the course, when you read and memorise the course before your run, that is the time to decide what crosses to use. This is the time to consider where you believe the dog will be at any one instant, and if you will be able to make it to the required position with your body language accurately indicating the correct path. Naturally it takes a lot of repetition and experience, both of courses and of the timing estimation itself, before
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you can expect to be able to make the right decision. But the most important thing before this happens is for you not to be influenced too much by what everyone else does while walking the course. Even if almost everyone does a front cross in a certain place, it is not to say it is the safest solution for yourself and your dog. The idea is to be sure of yourself, if you take a chance on something you may not be able to do, that may lead to your dog going off course, knocking a jump or running by an obstacle. Only you know how quickly you can move and how fast your dog is; you are both unique. Of course, it may be advantageous to consult with fellow trainers who also have a good knowledge of how fast you and your dog are and your personal ability of executing a front cross. Sometimes it may be only a matter of believing in yourself. On the other hand, if you don’t believe you will make it, you probably won’t. It is all about being absolutely convinced that it will work, then it probably will.
The future is flexible At the latest Nordic Championships in December 2006, we were treated to an extremely high quality show of runs by many, many very fast and clear dogs in three height categories. As usual there were very many front crosses on the course. But this time there were a few Border Collie handlers who displayed a different strategy to that of the majority. In order not to lose a fraction of a second on unnecessary delays brought about by the handler being unable to execute a perfectly timed front cross ahead of an explosive dog, we saw some rear crosses in places where almost everyone else did a front cross. It was very exciting and inspiring to see more alternatives in handling choices instead of everyone doing the same thing!
SEX AND ITS IMPORTANCE
WHAT IS SEX?
People define "sex" in different ways. It can include vaginal, oral, and anal sex, and other activities.
■ Vaginal, oral, and anal sex have more risks (like pregnancy or spreading STD s) than other sexual activities.
■If you're going to have any kind of sex, it's important to make sure you (and your partner) both feel ready and are protecting yourselves against pregnancy and STD s.
IMPORTANCE OF SEX
Sex is an important aspect of every #relationship– sometimes even more important than we would dare to admit. Are you with me on that? Now, I have to say that I am a very romantic person and that, for me, emotions do come first. However, even the most romantic ones do need a reality check from time to #time, to remind us that we’re don’t have a soul only but a body too, and that we deserve to have both of them fed properly. Emotions will feed your soul, food will keep the #body functioning, but there’s one thing that can feed them both at once – sex. So here’s some good reasons to engage in this activity tonight!
1. IT’S A STRESS RELIEF Similar to other pleasurable activities and chocolate, sex makes our bodies produce happy hormones. It is a scientifically proved fact that couples who have a lot of stress practice this act of intimacy less often. So, let your troubles aside and plan a romantic evening followed by this mood lifting activity. Why not? It will help you forget all those problems, you’ll fall asleep like a baby and you’ll have enough energy to #face the next day feeling happy and rejuvenated.
2. IT’S AN EMOTIONAL PROCESS:
Yes, it is a physical activity but most men and women agree that there’s much more to it than just seeing stars and losing #calories as a bonus. You see, there’s a good reason why “having sex” is often replaced with “being intimate with somebody”. Sex starts with romance and ends with romance because both genders feel the need to cuddle after it. Furthermore, healthy sex life is a confidence boost for both genders – it proves that partners are still very much interested in all aspects of their #relationship. Did you know, for example, that couples who have sex often, demonstrate more feelings? They feel the need to touch, kiss and hug more often and have fewer problems with demonstrating this lovey-doves behavior in public. You know why? Because sex makes the #body produce more Oxycontin, a hormone that makes us feel the need to love and trust somebody.
3. IT REDUCES THE RISK OF CANCER:
Everything can cause cancer these days! Active smoking, passive smoking, deodorants, paints and even some clothes! Luckily, there’s one thing you can do to help prevent both breast and prostate cancer – engage in some old’ fashioned horizontal gymnastics!
4. IT HELPS YOU TO LIVE LONGER Sex rejuvenates, heals wounds, makes you more flexible and less prone to various illnesses. It’s a metabolism and immunity booster, reduces the risk of stroke and fights the aging process too! Add that positive, happy, sexy feeling your weekly supply of “Big O’s” will give you and you’ve just got yourself a perfect anti-aging method no lab could ever produce, bottle or sell!
5. IT TARGETS ALL MUSCLES: Whoa! This definitely sheds a different light on our regular at home #exercise routine. By the way, when I say all muscles, I really mean ALL of them. You see, challenging him to come to play won’t only do wonders for your physical appearance, it’s also helps to do your Keven exercises more efficiently in order to reduce the risk of incontinence later in life.
6. IT REDUCES PAIN: A headache is not a reason to refuse sex. In fact, that’s the reason why you should have it! When our emotional and happy hormones join forces during sex, pain has no other option but to run away. So, the next #timeyour partner says he has something to take the pain away, you better believe it’s true. Yes, that is an excuse to get some, but hey, let’s not be petty.
7. IT HELPS BLADDER CONTROL:having sex works out your pelvic muscles. So if you're guilty of having to run to the bathroom every five minutes, having sex can be the cure you've been looking for. The more orgasms you have, the stronger your pelvic muscles will become.
WHAT WOMEN ADORE/CHERISH

What women cherish most?
By: Dynamicbello
Studying the behavior of women and their hair, I got to know why they cherish it so much. These are some reasons why:
Women cherish their hair, nails, face including their guy’s pocket: D
HAIR
NAILS
It shows how clean they are. Can that really be true? Maybe a comment will help……..
FACE
Although the hair is important, the face describes the woman herself. This is why they buy expensive pomades, skin toning and spend a lot of time dressing up. Why do you think women spend a lot of time dressing up?....drop your comment
DRINK WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH
It is popular in Japan today to drink water immediately after waking up every morning. Furthermore, scientific tests have proven its value. We publish below a description of use of water for our readers. For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses the water treatment had been found successful by a Japanese medical society as a 100 % cure for the following diseases:
Headache, body ache, heart system, arthritis, fast heartbeat, epilepsy, excess fatness, bronchitis asthma, TB, meningitis, kidney and urine diseases, vomiting, gastritis, diarrhea, piles, diabetes, constipation, all eye diseases, womb, cancer and menstrual disorders, ear nose and throat diseases.
METHOD OF TREATMENT
1. As you wake up in the morning before brushing teeth, drink 4 x 160 ml glasses of water
2. Brush and clean the mouth but do not eat or drink anything for 45 minute
3. After 45 minutes you may eat and drink as normal.
4. After 15 minutes of breakfast, lunch and dinner do not eat or drink anything for 2 hours
5. Those who are old or sick and are unable to drink 4 glasses of water at the beginning may commence by taking little water and gradually increase it to 4 glasses per day.
6. The above method of treatment will cure diseases of the sick and others can enjoy a healthy life.
The following list gives the number of days of treatment required to cure/control/reduce main diseases:
1. High Blood Pressure (30 days)
2. Gastric (10 days)
3. Diabetes (30 days)
4. Constipation (10 days)
5. Cancer (180 days)
6. TB (90 days)
7. Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment only for 3 days in the 1st week, and from 2nd week onwards – daily.
This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times.
It is better if we continue this and make this procedure as a routine work in our life. Drink Water and Stay healthy and Active.
This makes sense. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals not cold water. Maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating!!! Nothing to lose, everything to gain...
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you.
It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.
Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine.
Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks:
• Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting,
• Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.
• You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack.
• Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms.
• 60% of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up.
• Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive...
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to everyone they know, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
Please be a true friend and send this article to all your friends you care about.
PLEASE DON'T IGNORE SHARE IT. THIS MIGHT SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE
By Dynamicbello #PEACE
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