Yes We Can Newspaper January 2012 Issue

Volume 3 Issue No. 01

Serving the Inland Empire and High Desert Communites

Your Voice. Your Com m un ity. Your News!

January 2012

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H APPY N E W YE AR

Youth Boxing Club Creating Success A Highland Boxing Club Keeping Our Youth Off The Streets, Out Of Gangs and Teaching Life Skills

goes far beyond boxing for the youth , but also helps others within the community. They teach young people in the community which also include at­risk kids respect, self­worth and discipline, which the boxing club is founded upon. Watching the young people interact with each other is what our communities need. The young people have a very diverse environment and they are able to see that boxing is a sport that will teach them how to get along with each other in a competitive, yet supervised way.

Highlanders Boxing Club’s program

By Ethel Martin­Miller

(Highland, Calif.) Highlanders Boxing Club is a community boxing facility located in the city of Highland with a heart for the communities youth. The Highlanders Boxing Club is a community development corporation that promotes human development and

physical education by providing students with a sport, physical skill, training and supportive service that contributes to self­sufficiency.

They believe it takes a community to build young men and women into healthy adults. They have a mentor­ ship and support system that provide a gang free environment.

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is helping to develop positive life skills.

They have sign­ in sheets to mimic time cards at work, and every Tuesday they require the young people to wear a black T­shirt in order to work out.

This prepares them to understand responsibility, accountability and dedication. Which are concepts that they will need in the near future to prepare for the workplace. If you would like to become a sponsor to assist the Highlander Boxing Club you should contact Tony Cifuentes at (909)496­7268.

Highlanders Boxing Clubs founder, Tony Cifuentes started boxing at the age of 16 and in 2000 started his own gym the Highlanders Boxing Club. His brother, Sunny began his boxing career at age 13. The brothers are following in the footsteps of their father and grandfather.

Highlanders Boxing Club Program ABOVE: Tony E Cifuentes CEO,Founder of Highlanders Boxing Club

The Joe Baca Foundation Brightens Up The Holidays For Many Inland Families

By Gary Martin

The Joe Baca Foundation an organization founded by Rialto Councilman Joe Baca, Jr. in 2006.. Has been on a mission to enrich our community through sponsoring community programs such as a Youth Baseball Team, Fitness Clinic, Scholarship Programs, Organized Toy Drives and Turkey Days.

The Joe Baca Foundation has once again shown that their passion is helping sustain and improve the lives of many families that reside in the Inland Empire. On December 17, 2011 The Joe Baca Foundation had a Toy & Bicycle Giveaway. Treating these youth and their families that were identified by non­profit organizations as being in need.

For these families these Christmas gifts lifted the spirits for both the children and adults who might have not been able to provide toys for their children this year, due to the current economic climate. Many of these families have been worrying more about keeping food, shelter and caring for their children's basic needs. The Joe Baca Foundation on this day in addition to distributing toys and bicycles to children, provided holiday meals to these families.

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ABOVE: Joe Baca, Jr. handing a new bicycle to a child from the community.

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January 2012

TECHNOLOGY

What To Look For In an SEO Company? How to Remove a Computer Virus?

By Broad Sherry Go to a popular search engine like Google, and search for a keyword relevant to your business and check whether you can find your company in the first page of the search results. If you don't find it there, then how can your customers find you from among those millions of competitors? Here, search engine optimization can help you reach your customers. Social Media Marketing is a web technique which ensures you that you reach your targeted customers who are located in different parts of the world.

In today's competitive world, it is very important that you get a Search Engine Optimization for your website. You can always outsource the same to a trusted and experience search engine

optimization Company who can do the work for you. It is not easy to find a good SEO company who gets you the result for what your pay.

Some companies make you pay extra claiming that they will bring your website on top of the Google result page and end up in not finding in any search engine at all.

Hence, it is essential to understand what to look for in a SEO company before choosing one. Which one of these methods is the most effective when it comes to search engine marketing?

Pay Per Click Optimization is a one or the other” technique or is a successful SEM campaign dependent on prudent utilization of both techniques?

These questions have been brought to the forefront thanks to a brewing disagreement between parties

supporting each side.

Before starting with this, the SEO specialists should visit your company and understand each and every aspect of your business so that they can help your achieve your marketing goals. If you already have a website, they should do a thorough checking of your current website and analyze its performance with regards to your competitor's site, so that they can get you the maximum benefit out of the Search Engine Optimization.

Another important point they need to consider is your keyword. They need to develop or find the appropriate keywords for your website in order to attract more traffic to your website. This helps to achieve your online sales target.

Before implementing the optimization plan, they need to show you a test version so that you can see the working and can suggest for any changes if there need to be any. They need to have a proper link building plan as it is a very critical ingredient of SEO which, if done properly, will give you long term results. This is not the end as they need to give you quarterly or monthly reports also on the progress of your Search Engine Optimization. As an addition to this, some search engine optimization companies also give an offer to expand the search engine optimization by adding more keywords based on the day to day changes in the market.

If you find a company or a specialist who gives you the above services, then don't wait; start today!

By Donald Chambers

If you have used a computer long enough, then you have probably had a virus infect your computer at some point. You know how annoying and potentially dangerous they can be to your PC and you wish you knew how to remove a computer virus. There are many ways to take care of this problem, but only a few of them are really good. Using a high quality anti adware and spyware software has helped to clear up my PC of annoying pop ups and increased its speed significantly.

There are several good programs to use that are trusted by millions of people the world over. Most users are not that technically savvy so they will not know the extent of the damage that a virus has done to their computer. Downloading this program will not only get to the root of the problem, but it will kill it as well.

One of the better things about this is that you do not have to be a technical geek to be able to use it. The directions are easy to follow and very effective at getting the job done correctly. There are only a few steps involved and at a certain point, all you have to do is sit back and let the program work its magic. This is the ideal program for those whose lives are busy and do not have the time to babysit the process.

There are many ways that a PC can get infected and viruses are always updating themselves as to how to infect your computer. They are sneaky like this and it is why they are constantly coming back. Anti adware software knows this and keeps itself updated as well with the latest methods that can effectively thwart those attacks. It can be seen as a battle of wits that anti adware programs are winning.

In addition to cleaning up and destroying the viruses in your PC, this anti adware program can also immunize your system so it doesn't get sick again. This is the best plan of attack that there is if you think about it. It's like a preventative maintenance program for your computer. It is effective, quick, and it leaves no stone unturned.

Once the virus is gone and your system has been immunized, then the anti­adware program implements the scanning process. This is a very neat and useful tool that allows you to periodically check on the status of your system. It knows what it is looking for and if it finds adware, will notify you of the issue.

As mentioned before, we all have busy lives that are run more effectively when on a schedule. The scanning process is no different in that you can set up a certain date and time for the scanning to take place. This way, if there is a problem, you can take care of it right away.

One reason why some viruses are so damaging to a person's system is that they are left undetected for long periods of time.

The quicker you can identify the problem, the quicker you can fix it. Your PC has some very sensitive and important information on it, and the anti adware program can help you keep it all safe. I am glad that all the spyware, adware and viruses on my computer are all gone now all thanks to high quality software which I downloaded and would highly recommend it.

PRADA AND LG Create A Statement In Style The PRADA and LG partnership launches the PRADA phone by LG 3.0 combining the ultimate in form and function

With a heritage of producing handsets that combine the best in style and substance, PRADA and LG today unveiled the partnership’s latest must­have smartphone, the PRADA phone by LG 3.0. This highly anticipated handset is the third phone to come from the collaboration and represents a key design venture for both companies.

The PRADA phone by LG 3.0 combines PRADA’s distinctive style with LG’s innovative technology, including one of the biggest and brightest screens in the world with 4.3inch and 800­nit screen.

Styled with PRADA’s clean and sharp design philosophy, the handset features a full glossy touchscreen to the front and PRADA’s signature Saffiano pattern to the back, all finished in classic black. With every detail designed for chic simplicity, this handset also

boasts LG’s signature Floating Mass Technology, optically enhancing the thinness of its already impressive 8.5mm depth, with minimal hardkeys completing the sleek simple finish. As effective as it is striking, the PRADA phone by LG 3.0 boasts a 1.0GHz Dual­ Core/Dual­Channel architecture for high­speed performance, and dual­ band wi­fi for high­speed surfing on the go.

The smartphone’s sleek design is also reflected once switched on. The PRADA phone by LG 3.0 offers a specially created user interface featuring a unique black, grey and white menu and icons. Through this interface users can enjoy all the latest benefits of Android’s Gingerbread OS, with a future scheduled upgrade to Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich.

This unique user interface

experience can be enjoyed on the device’s 800­nit, 4.3inch NOVA High Brightness Display, allowing users to view all their favorite photos and content even in direct sunlight. Plus with an 8MP camera and up to 8GB of user memory, all Life’s Good moments can be captured and enjoyed in high quality.

To complement the handset, users will have access to a full line of PRADA phone accessories such as a PRADA branded cradle and Bluetooth ear set. Users can also carry their PRADA phone by LG 3.0 in a range of stylish pouches. Key Specs: Operating System: Android Gingerbread,Memory: User 8GB,Size: 4.3­inch,Resolution: WVGA (800 x 480),NOVA Display: 800 nit, Camera: 8MP, 1.0GHz Dual­Core/ Dual Channel Processor, Battery 1540mAh

Super Majority of Redlands City Council Members Endorse Ramos

(SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA) – James Ramos announced receiving endorsements from two Redlands City Councilmembers in his campaign for San Bernardino County Supervisor today. With the support of Councilmembers Paul Foster and Bob Gardner, Ramos now has the endorsement of four out of five members of the council.

In a signed endorsement letter, Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Foster and Councilman Bob Gardner stated that Ramos was the most capable candidate to bring strong fiscal policies, stimulate growth in the economy and reestablish the respect and credibility of the County.

Ramos has previously announced endorsements from Redlands that included Mayor Pete Aguilar and Councilman Jon Harrison. In addition to the four members of the Council, Ramos is supported by Redlands Fire Chief, Jeff Frazier, Police Chief Mark Garcia, retired Police Chief Jim Bueermann and the Redlands Police Officers Association.

Bu si n ess Alli a n ce Pa rtn er

By Ethel Martin­Miller | Publisher

Happy New Year to all of our readers and supporters. It is my hope that 2012 will be the year of health for all of us. My husband picked up my AARP Magazine and there was an article by Dr. Mehmet Oz who is a cardiothoracic surgeon and the host of The Dr. Oz Show on NBC. Dr. Oz shared information on having a longer life.

I decided to share some of the good information with you. I think it will be wonderful for all of us to start making better choices that can help reduce stress, help prevent heart disease, cancer, and at the same time help us look younger.

The article started off with a story about a 1966 Volvo that has more than 2.9 million miles, a Guinness world record.

This car has run for almost 50 years and looks as sharp as the day it rolled off the lot and all because of “proper maintenance”.

Yes, an automobile is a good example to me. When I think about it, the automobile has many parts and the human body has many parts. We all need to give our bodies proper maintenance which can possibly give us long life.

I will not be able to give all the information, but I can point out some of the main points of interest that I think will help all of us. A way to reduce stress can begin with Yoga in the mornings. “It is noted that by the age of 50, the heart has beaten about 2 billion times, a lot of wear and tear.” Yoga can repair some of the damage by helping lower the heart rate.

Yoga also relaxes the blood vessels and reduces stress.

Eating breakfast can help us look younger.

There are two substances, collagen and elastin, which make up the

supportive scaffolding beneath our skin.

As we get older, the scaffolding starts to break down like a hammock whose strings have been cut. The article also claims that sugar in our bloodstream can latch onto these strings and tie them into a knot, blocking the cells from repairing them.

The earlier we cut added sugar out of our diets, the better.

Snacking on berries can help stave off cancer. Cancer must build a ramp so it can hijack nutrients from the blood supply.

Berries may help prevent that ramp from forming. There are antioxidants in berries which help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress and may help guard against certain cancers.

Vigorous physical activity can prevent frailty. Fifteen minutes in the sun can help you make your own vitamin D. Before eating lunch, go for a brisk walk. We lose muscle mass as we age, and that can leave us weak and our bones vulnerable. Eating fish for dinner boosts our brain health.

This can be done twice a week; try serving oily fish such as salmon, tuna, or sardines..

They all have Omega­3.

Last but not least, go to bed and get the proper rest. Sleep may be the single most important thing we can do to extend our lives. Seven hours of sleep each night is good. The best sleep comes between the hours of 10 P.M. and 2 A.M., which is when the highest levels of melatonin are circulating in the brain. Do not fight the body’s natural cycle. Go to bed.

I hope all of us will read books and get information that will teach us more about good health. No matter what our ages are, let’s just get started. Happy New Year and may God bless you.

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SMALL BUSINESS

January 2012

Starting A Foreclosure Cleanup Business On A Budget

By Anthony Simonie

Starting your own foreclosure cleanup business requires minimal start up funds if you follow the guidelines and suggestions provided below. Right now is the perfect time to start this type of business with all the home foreclosures happening across the country. You'll have a constant supply of homes to clean, and work will be plenty. In an economy like the one currently, you couldn't ask for a better opportunity to present itself.

Below are just some of the ways that you can begin your own foreclosure cleaning business when you're on a small budget. You are going to be required to spend some money, and somethings are a must to buy. Without them you won't be able to successfully run your business properly. Head into this prospect with those thoughts in mind, and realize everything takes time and effort. The Costs You Can't Avoid When starting your foreclosure clean up business, there are going to be costs you simply can't avoid. The biggest one of these is having the proper vehicle. Hopefully you already

have a vehicle capable of holding your cleaning supplies, tools, and anything you need to clear from a house. If not, you must purchase one. We suggest a used pick up truck, with the lowest amount of miles you can afford. Owning a truck will provide the room needed to haul anything you may need to remove from a home.

The other costs that can not be avoided are the business formation costs. You should consider forming some sort of legal entity such as an LLC. These can be acquired online through sites like Legalzoom.com for around $2足300 depending on state, and how you decide to form your business. You're also going to need insurance of some kind, and a cell phone for people to reach you. After you have these mandatory tools, you're well on your way. Rent Until You Can Afford Otherwise If you can't afford your own equipment, there are many businesses that will rent whatever you need. You're going to need to rent trailers and dumpsters for cleaning up homes that have large amounts of trash, and things that need to be hauled away. As you begin making more money, you should highly consider purchasing any items you consistently rent.

It will save you money in the future, and add value to your cleaning company.

Before renting any supplies you should visit your local hardware store for pricing on all the equipment you'll need.

This way you can familiarize yourself with the exact prices, and have an idea on how much it may cost to rent them.

You don't want to be taken advantage of in this area, and should try to find the lowest rates available for rent.

Subcontract Work Out For jobs that you can't handle yourself, you should form relationships with other people who have knowledge in specific areas you may need help in. For example, plumbers and electric issues are good ideas to outsource. You don't have to spend extra either, all you do is factor these costs into your overall estimate and charge accordingly.

While these tips are only a few of the many available to start a foreclosure cleaning business, you can find much more information across the Internet. Now is the perfect time to start your own cleaning business, and get into a booming industry that only appears to be growing well into the future. By using the suggestions above, you can start your own cleaning business for the lowest amount of money available to you right now.

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EMPLOYMENT

January 2012

Tips for Finding a New Job While You Are Currently Employed

By Anna Mathieu

The current job market is not ideal and there is uncertainty; that said there are great career opportunities out there. If you are currently employed it is more difficult to conduct a job search, but it can be done smartly and respectfully. Here are some tips for a productive job search while currently employed, and moving on with grace: Confidentiality Job hunting while you are employed can be tricky. You don't want to burn bridges or be replaced before you have found your dream job. While in general the more people who know you are looking, the easier for people to find you, this is not an option when you need to keep your current employment. Conducting a job search confidentially means choosing the people you tell wisely.

Typically you wouldn't include your co­workers, upper management, or company contacts in this secret. Working with a recruiter will protect your identity until mutual interest with a prospective employer is established. When you do have an interview, let the company know that your job search is confidential. Do It On Your Own Time & Dime This is your job search, make sure you do this on your personal time and use your own resources. Make sure that you provide only personal the contact information on your resume or cover letter. For job search correspondence, use a personal email, or set up a new email, and use your own phone and personal computer. This is respectful of the work contract in which you are currently engaged, and will keep you out of any conflicts that could arise if your job search becomes known. Interviewing Just as the job searching should be done on your own

Sample Resume Objective

By Mario Churchill

When creating a resume, one of the most important aspects is the resume objective. Employers get hundreds of resumes whenever they place an add for a job and unless you put down your employment objective in your resume, the document that you worked so hard to produce may end up by the wayside.

There are many different sample resume objective forms that you can use,. The resume objective is simply what you wish to accomplish by sending the company your resume. In most cases, the objective is to get a certain job. This should be clearly stated on your resume.

A sample resume objective for someone who wishes to become a paralegal, for example, can include a heading stating Employment Objective and under this heading should be the type of paralegal position which you are seeking. If you are seeking to be a commercial real estate paralegal, for example, this should be stated at this point.

Another sample resume objective would be for someone who is seeking a position as receptionist.

Again, the Employment Objective would be listed as receptionist.

Suppose, however, that the person who seeks to be a receptionist is also going to school for a paralegal degree.

He or she may be qualified now to be a receptionist, but upon completion of their studies, will want to seek employment as a paralegal. If this

person is applying for a job at a law office, in addition to the sample resume objective there should also be a career objective stated. This could read something like this: Although I am seeking the position of receptionist, I am currently enrolled in xxx college and expect to complete my paralegal studies in xxx. My career objective is to become a paralegal.

This will let the prospective employer know that in addition to getting a receptionist, he or she may also be able to get a qualified paralegal who will have knowledge of the law firm and can remain in the employ of the law firm for years to come. This may make the candidate a bit more desirable as it costs employers thousands of dollars to train new employees.

A good sample resume objective can be found within many different software programs that assist someone in creating a resume. The wording is all there, you just need to fill in the proper information. It is essential, however, that you put down an objective in your resume.

It not only denotes professionalism, but lessens the confusion on the behalf of the employer.

Employment objectives and career objectives are two different headings on most resumes. An employment objective refers to the job for which one is immediately applying., A person just out of law school may apply for a job as an associate in a law firm. This is an employment objective. A career

objective for the same person, however, would probably be partner in the law firm.

Many people are hesitant about putting down career objectives on their resumes. It makes them feel foolish as if they are shooting for the stars.

Nothing can be further from the truth.

Most employees want to hire people with some sort of ambition. It is not foolish to say that you want to be partner of a law firm when you are an attorney, it is more foolish to say that you are content with staying an associate and never moving up the ladder.

It is important, therefore, to put employment objectives as well as career objectives, where appropriate, on your resume. If you are going to school to become a nurse and have applied for a job as a secretary, it is not necessary to

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put your nursing career objective on your resume as this may cost you the job. A career objective should only be included on a resume if it adds to the employment opportunity which you are seeking.

To find a good sample resume objective, take a look at some of the resume building tools online or in some resume building software. All of

the information that you need to find a good sample resume objective can be right at your fingertips. Remember to be honest in what you are hoping to achieve. You do not have to get too wordy, either. A good sample resume objective can be as simple as saying that you want to be a receptionist.

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time, ideally interviews should too. This is not always possible of course, so when you can't schedule a phone or onsite interview outside of work hours, use your paid time off. Rather than invent any reasons, simply use your personal time. And be careful if you going to work on the same days as your interview that you don't give yourself away by arriving dressed in a suit and tie that you never wear to work! Internet Job Hunting Privacy settings may include your name and contact information for example, and some offer the ability to block specific viewers such as your current company from viewing your resume. While the internet offers vast resources, be careful about what you broadcast on social media from Twitter to LinkedIn, your comments can be widely distributed and very difficult to retract. Review your photos and personal information as employers use social media too! Networking It is difficult to utilize networks when your job search is confidential, however you can strengthen relationships and communications in general which may open up some doors and offer insight into new opportunities. Moving On With Grace Stay invested in your current position and honor the work contract and trust that you have with your current employer while job searching. Until you have accepted an offer in writing, don't tell anyone about your job search or new job. Once the new position is confirmed, tell your boss first and follow the usual protocols of providing adequate notice (typically at least two weeks). Be graceful in your departure. The relationships you have built here are important, whether for continuing business relations in the same industry, obtaining recommendations in the future, or even future employment down the road with colleagues.

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Can You Handle The Truth Series

The Ten Commandments for several generations. Exodus 12:40­ 41. We know that when the Pharaoh, with whom Joseph had found favor died, the new ruler of Egypt became worried that the Jews would take over his people and his power. To avoid this, he forced them into slavery.

Exodus 1:1­11 We remember the story from our childhood of how, even though the Egyptians made their lives horrible, the children of Israel thrived in Egypt.

Exodus 1:12. We remember the story Moses, how he came to be in Egypt, how he was raised in the house of the Pharaoh, and how he came to be face to face with the Pharaoh to demand that the children of Israel be set free.

Exodus 1:15­3:10 We know that when God sent Moses to the Pharaoh to ask for the freedom of the children of Israel he knew he would refuse. Exodus 7:2­3. Even after witnessing the miracles and suffering the plagues that God instructed Moses to bring against Egypt the Pharaoh would still not let the children of Israel go. The 10th and final plague was that all of the firstborn children and animals in Egypt would die. Exodus 7:8­11:10 Most of us know by heart the story of how The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron and instructed them regarding the meal of the Passover, the blood they were to put on the 2 sides of their door, and on the upper door post. We remember that the blood was to be a token, so that where the blood was the Lord would pass over that house.

Hence, the name “Passover.” Exodus 12:1­13. We seem to get a little foggy after that, but we must remember that Easter has nothing to do with the resurrection.

God instructed Moses to keep the Passover Feast for a memorial for Israel. Exodus 12:14.

We must remember that for us the Passover meal represents Christ as the bread of life. Matthew 26:26­28, I Corinthians 11:23­26, because it was a type of Christ, our Redeemer, John 1:29, I Corinthians 5:7, I Peter 1:18­19, the Passover lamb had to be without blemish just as Jesus was without blemish. John 18:38, and just as the blood applied to the door post protected the children of Israel, the blood of Jesus is our perfect protection.

Hebrews 10:10­14, I John 1:7 How can we be so blinded as to allow something so sacred to co­exist with such foolish as Easter eggs, the Easter bunny, and a new Easter hat? For those who say there is no harm; for those who would claim that these celebrations are for the children, I answer that the manipulation, misinterpretation, or misuses of the word of God is in direct violation of new testament order.

And he Declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, even ten commandments; and he wrote them upon two tables of stone. Deuteronomy 4:13 And Moses called all Israel, and said unto them, Hear, O Israel the statutes and judgments which I speak in your ears this day, that ye may learn them, and keep, and do them. The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb.

The Lord made not this covenant with our fathers, but with us, even us, who are all of us here alive this day.

Deuteronomy 5:1­3 For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Romans 5:13. But sin,

taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead. Romans 7:8. The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. I Corinthians 15:56.

Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross. And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

Colossians 2:14­15.

Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angles in the hand of a mediator.

Galatians 3:19.

I do not understand how any one can read these scriptures and not understand that today’s church is not governed by the Laws of the Mosaic

some very uncomfortable situations to occur. This brings to my mind a date I was on where my date wanted to place his hands on me in areas I felt was a violation to me as a woman of God. In my spirit I knew this was not right. There were moments during the date when my date started to say some very enticing things. This also made me very uncomfortable during our date. I don’t know

about you, but at times I believe we all get lonely for the attention, the touch, the affection, and closeness of the opposite sex. Satan will use your weak moments for his victory, brothers and sisters in Christ be aware of this.

We are very vulnerable when we have not had a date or relationship for a long period of time. It does not matter how saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost, speaking in

tongues saint you are, Satan will tempt you in your flesh during most dates. In God’s word, (I Corth.

10:13) says, “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to Man”, but GOD IS FAITHFUL, who will not suffer you to be tempted above ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it:.

Moments during my date I found

Photography By: Basher Eyre

By John H. Clark In this article I will examine 3 major areas where the church of today is operating out of the will of God. These 3 areas are Christmas, Easter, and the 10 Commandment Laws.

We assume that because the holidays are well intended, and because Jesus is the focus of the holidays that no harm is being done. In reality, it does not matter what you believe, think, feel, practice, or what you have been taught all your life. If it does not line up with the word of God, it’s wrong, and you’re out of order. That being said, let’s examine what is being taught, verses what the scripture says.

Christmas: I challenge any one reading this article to go to you Bible and find the word Christmas.

I challenge you to find the scripture that instructs you to hang lights, decorate trees, buy gifts, or for that matter, celebrate the birth of Christ.

Most Christmas stories represent 3 wise men coming to the manager, but there is nothing in scripture that says there were only 3 wise men. Matthew 2:7­11. The word of the birth of Christ was not given to the wise men, but to the Shepherds. Luke 2:10­12 We must realize that although the modern day Christmas story may be warm and fuzzy, it is not factual, and it certainly is not based on scripture.

Furthermore, the commercial aspect of Christmas certainly has no place in our Church.

When Easter is mentions in Acts 12:4, it means Passover, and most of us know how and when the Passover story begins. We know the story of Joseph and how the children of Israel came to live in Egypt. Genesis 37­46:6 We know that the Jews dwelled in Egypt

Covenant. Does this mean that we are free to do what ever we will? No, because we are governed by the spirit of God that dwells within us. Not by laws that were written on a stone tablet. II Corinthians 3:6 We must wake up and acknowledge that we are not free to add to or take away from the Word of God, and we are not at liberty to misuse, misrepresent, or manipulate the scripture for our own enjoyment, edification, or advancement.

By allowing these seemingly innocent practices to be incorporated into the church, not only have we allowed our credibility to be brought into question, we have allowed ourselves to be rendered ineffective as witnesses, and we have compromised the power and authority that God intends for us to operate in. In order to fulfill our purpose this gross lapse in judgment must stop.

Spiritual Food For Thought with Donna Walker

By Donna Walker www.walkerdmarie.com

Dating for a single christian, in many ways is not easy. For those of you who are walking as close to Christ as you can, know what I am talking about. Since we are all on different levels in our walk, your date may not be disciplined in some areas as yourself. This can cause

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myself trying to get my date on track by quoting scripture, reminding him about what God had to say about this. For a few hours it seemed to work, then our date found itself back into those uncomfortable situations.

Hey! sometimes you have to put your foot down and be “UP FRONT”.

Sometimes we are afraid to hurt feelings, or think we might lose a friendship. Honesty is and always will be the best policy. I believe a person will respect you more by letting them know you have limits as a woman or man of God. We are NOT saved to please man, but to please and walk as close to God as we can.

Don't compromise or sacrifice to satisfy the flesh of your date or yourself. There is a heavy price to pay for sin. Such prices as Grieving the spirit of God, AIDS, Unexpected pregnancy, STD, etc.

When we sin, we sin not against ourselves, but against God. Our bodies no longer belong to us, but to God. Sexual sin is the only sin that affects the body. Our bodies is the home of the Holy Spirit, that God gave us so He can live within us. (I Corth. 6:20) say, for ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are Gods. Mature Christians I want to say to you that “I Love You”, and God loves you too. I thank God for giving the inspiration to write to you. We would love to get more responses from you. We thank those who have called and written and your responses are important.

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Financial & Legal

Universal Life Insurance Can Be Tailored To Suit Each Individual

By David Livingston

Universal life insurance is one of the various types of insurance policies introduced by insurance providers.

These policies are highly flexible and can be tailored to suit the needs of each policyholder. If you want a simple protection policy without a savings option like universal life, you can request for term life insurance quotes. In fact, if you request for an online quote, sometimes the entire

application process can be completed online.

Insurance companies introduced universal life insurance to overcome the drawbacks of both whole and term life insurance. It was introduced in the US in the 1980s. It was considered to be a flexible alternative to whole life insurance. Both universal and whole life policies have a savings component that gives tax deferred cash to the policyholder.

Part of the insurance premium

(usually 4% 5%) is invested by the insurance company in money markets, bonds or mortgages. The policyholder will not have a say in how the money is invested.

You can choose two ways in which the death benefit will be paid out.

With one option, the death benefit will be paid through the policys cash value and as this value builds up, the premiums will get lower. With the next option, the cash value will be paid as it accumulates over time and

the company will repay the face amount that was originally mentioned in the contract. The second option costs slightly more than the first.

When you opt for a universal life insurance, you must first know its pros and cons: Pros o Flexible and can be tailored to individual needs o Policyholder can adjust premium payments depending on his financial circumstances o No income tax for cash value growth and death benefits are tax­free Cons o If investments lose money, cash value can decrease or even be entirely lost in the worst case scenario o Sometimes bad investments will result in the policyholder having to pay higher premiums Like all other types of insurance policies, universal life insurance also gives protection to family members and can be a good investment option to consider during estate planning.

Those who are shopping for affordable insurance plans must first begin with looking for cheap term life insurance quotes. This must be undergone if a person is looking for his first insurance policy or is seeking to renew his insurance policy with the view to reducing his premiums. Term life insurance is ideal for those starting off in life and can protect both families and businesses during vulnerable financial times. A term insurance provides peace of mind.

When the term is over, if a person so desires, he or she can opt for a permanent insurance if their financial circumstances have improved and

they can afford.

To know which company will give you the cheapest rates, get an online quote. Each insurance company will price their policies slightly differently. While the basic policy will be the same, there can be small changes in terms or some add on packages, which will make the rates differ. So, comparing quotes is the best way to get cheap rates and this can be done easier on online sites.

These sites give you free and instant term life insurance quotes, so you can request as many as you like without being under any compulsion to choose one company or the other.

With term insurance, a critical factor is the term you take the policy for. Most insurance experts say that if you have children, you must continue carrying a policy until your youngest child becomes an adult.

This will enable you to provide protection when they are still your dependents. Hence, based on this, you can opt for a 10 15 year policy.

Those who want some money for retirement can go in for a longer 20 25 year term. Since these terms are flexible, it is best to make a checklist of all your needs before fixing the term and the coverage amount.

Sometimes, people may change their term life to a permanent life plan if their financial conditions become secure and they want an investment option. Others will stick to a term insurance and make investment plans of their own. Since there are so many options available, it is best to study them and then make a wise decision.

Drowning In Debt? Want A Fresh Start In 2012? Thinking About Filing Bankruptcy But Too Embarrassed?Don’t Be!

By Linda A. Lindsey Attorney At Law | LindseyLaw4u@verizon.net

The current economic environment has had a negative impact on many individuals and families. Events such as: loss of a job, reduction in work hours, and business slow down have caused many to suffer financial hardships. When faced with the choice between paying credit cards and buying food, the credit cards don’t get paid.

Before you know it, THE BILLS ARE TOO MUCH AND YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO! Well, there is an answer. Consider filing for bankruptcy. Yes, I said bankruptcy! Federal laws govern bankruptcy and a fundamental goal of the bankruptcy laws is to give debtors a “fresh start” from their burdensome debt. The bankruptcy discharge accomplishes this goal by releasing the debtor from personal liability for discharged

debt. Once a debt is discharged, creditors are prohibited from trying to collect the debt. It is important to note that certain debts are not dischargeable such as: most taxes, student loans, family support orders, property settlement obligations, government fines, and court fees.

Two of the most common bankruptcy chapters filed by individual consumers are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 is available when debtors are having financial difficulty and cannot afford to pay their existing debts. When the debts are primarily consumer debts, the debtor must meet a ‘Means Test’. The Means Test determines whether the debtor should be allowed to proceed under a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Under Chapter 7 certain property may be exempt, which means the debtor gets to keep the property.

Chapter 13 is available for debtors who have a regular source of income and want to repay all or part of their debts in installment payments over a

period of time. For debtors behind in their mortgage, Chapter 13 is preferable because under an approved plan debtors can keep their house. The payment plan must be approved by the court before it can take effect. Chapter 13 is also available to debtors that do not meet the Means Test under Chapter 7.

After serious consideration, bankruptcy may be a viable path to a fresh start in the New Year!!!

Please be advised that the above statements are not legal advice and should not be interpreted as such. For further information on bankruptcy

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Healthy Community

Do Push Ups to Build Muscle Mass and Boost Metabolism

By Rick West |

Having spent many years doing many different workouts involving weights, cardiovascular machines, and calisthenics, I determined that the best way to build mass and boost metabolism is by doing pushups. Lots of pushups! After less than three months training, I was able to complete a one­thousand pushup routine in exactly 80 minutes. I gained 15 lbs of solid muscle mass, lost a considerable amount of body fat and consistently ate 5000­6000 calories daily.

Calisthenics, like pull­ups and pushups, are commonly avoided because they can be extremely painful. Because strength training exercises are typically anaerobic, with few exceptions, the body produces a high amount of lactic acid, thus causing a burning sensation in the muscles. Coupled with physical and mental exhaustion, an abundance of lactic acid can persuade even the hardest of athletes to give it a rest. Remember that your body will prevail, as long as you maintain your mental strength.

To begin, I would recommend a routine consisting of no more than 100­200 pushups, spread out over an entire day.

Break them down into even sets, of say 20 pushups per set. Whenever you feel confident in yourself, drop to the floor and pound out a quick set. If 20 pushups are too many when you begin, then do more sets consisting of fewer repetitions per set.

Do not concern yourself with the amount of time it takes to complete the first few workouts, just make sure you drink a lot of water and eat a lot of high protein food throughout the day. The day following your first pushup workout, your chest, stomach, shoulders and legs will be sore.

It will become apparent just how many muscle groups are worked when doing pushups. Take 2­3 days rest.

The secret to building the endurance

strength necessary to do extremely large numbers of repetitions is to strategize with your own body. The workouts need to be strategically spaced apart and sometimes stacked together to maximize results.

The second workout should be the same as the first, however do not take a 2­3 day rest after the workout. Instead of taking a long break, work out every other day, until you no longer get sore the day after. It may take a few weeks in order to be comfortable doing 200 pushups every other day. Do not lose sight of your goal.

Remember that pain is a result of muscle wear and recovery, and should mentally represent progress, not a limitation. It will never go away, but it will greatly diminish over time as your body adjusts.

The third stage requires that you compress your workout into a set time interval. For the sake of example, let's say one hour. Find a comfortable number of repetitions that you feel that you will be able to repeat until you have reached your daily goal of 200 pushups. In this example, we'll do 10 repetitions. This workout will consist of 20 sets of 10 repetitions. 20 sets, evenly divided across 60 minutes means that you will need to do one set of 10 pushups every three minutes.

Make sure that whatever goal you choose is achievable, and also poses a challenge.

Repeat this routine every other day, until it becomes comfortable.

Because your muscles will quickly become fatigued doing calisthenics, it is very difficult to continually add more reps or sets to your workout. The easiest and most successful method [in my opinion] for building endurance is stacking workouts. By stacking, I mean completing the same workout more than one time in less than a 24 hour period. During the fourth stage, complete a 200 pushup routine in the morning and in the evening, followed by a day of rest. Once again, just like the previous stages, do this routine

until your body becomes comfortable­ this should only take a couple of weeks. At which point, you will complete the workout stacking, by coupling the two sessions into one two­hour session, consisting of 40 sets of 10 pushups, totaling 400 pushups. My buildup workouts include two sessions of 300­500 pushups apiece, followed by a day of rest.

Note that you should not work the same muscle group two days in a row without rest. This method gave my body time to rest and refuel between sessions without going completely into recovery mode.

If your body responds quickly and you start to build considerable muscle mass in a short period of time, which I'm sure you will, the next thing to do is increase the number of repetitions per set and decrease the amount of time between sets.

I would recommend a goal of 25­30 reps per set, beginning one set every 2 minutes. If done gradually, the workout compression can be very smooth and your 400­pushup routine can be completed in 32 minutes. It sounds very difficult, but it is achievable.

Now that you have the tools; timing your sets, timing your workouts and adding reps, you can pull the strings and make the workout work for you. If you have any difficulty in any particular aspect that prevents further gains, use the other techniques to manipulate your body into cooperating. For example, if you cannot add more reps to your sets, do more sets, or if you cannot do more sets, do two larger workouts spaced apart from one another.

Two important things to remember when doing mass building exercises such as pushups are; drink lots of water and eat lots of high protein food throughout the day. When doing my one­thousand pushup routine, I drink at least one full gallon of water daily to avoid dehydration and joint fatigue. Good luck!

5 Common Causes of Hair Loss For Men and Women A Simple Solution To Prevent/Repair This Condition

By Zoe Cai

American's spend 38 billion dollars per year on hair care products! I hope you would agree that what ever you spend on tells you what you value. It is apparent by the amount of money we spend on hair care products that we place high importance on our hair. It is no wonder that women who suffer from hair loss are so greatly affected. Often times hair loss in women causes self­esteem issues, lack of confidence, and shame.

Because hair growth is regulated by multiple genes and attendant biochemical pathways, the underlying factors are extremely complex. Another challenge to understanding hair loss has been the fact that humans, alone among mammals, suffer from androgenetic alopecia. Thus, no efficient animal model exists that would otherwise tend to shed light upon the key factors at work.

Medications: Many commonly prescribe medications are associated with hair loss in women.

These medications include chemotherapy, diabetes medications, and antidepressants.

Age When men reach puberty age, the number of hair follicles

starts to decrease over time.

When one is around 20 to 30 of age, there are about 615 follicles per square centimeter on his scalp. By age 30 to 50, this falls to 485. And by 80 years old, this will fall to 435 per square centimeter. Thinning of hair can be considered as part of ageing process.

Chemicals ­ hair relaxers are very strong and breaks the hair internally. Hair coloring ­ which is already considered a health risk because of it's ingredients PPD and Lead Acetate. Over­ processing the hair using these harmful chemicals is one of the major reasons for hair loss.

Rosemary essential oil is a main ingredient in many hair loss oils you buy. Try this very effective rosemary vinegar hair rinse besides slowing hair loss to a stand still it is very good for the treatment of dandruff and psoriasis.Tea Tree Oil ­ This is a staple in almost all hair loss home remedies because of its healing properties. Nighttime masques and massage ointments will work with tea tree oil.

However, adding just a drop to your shampoo in the morning, and then lightly scrubbing it into your scalp while you wash, will nourish the spot to help fend off the attack until the night time therapy.

Watch Your Back! 13 Tips for a Healthy Back

By Chrissy MacDonald

The three weakest links in the body are the neck, knees and back. If any of these three parts are out of commission, you know it. Your whole day is affected. With winter on its way and snow shoveling just around the corner, you must be extra careful with your back.

Just about everything you do affects your back. Most people will have back pain at some point in their life. Back pain can be caused by being overweight, performing repetitive movements, sitting, standing, stress and improper lifting procedures. The back is very complicated and taking care of it now can go a long way toward preventing many forms of back problems in the future. Here are some tips for keeping your back healthy and strong: 1.

Practice good posture. Slouching

puts undue stress on your back.

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Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight puts stress on the back.

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Eat well. We need calcium and vitamin D among other nutrients to keep bones in good shape.

4. Quit smoking. Studies suggest that smokers are more likely to experience disc problems.

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Strengthen your abdominal and back muscles. By keeping your abdominal muscles strong and maintaining good posture, you will be creating a natural "girdle" around your body to give your back good support.

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Keep the spine flexible with yoga and gentle exercises. It's been said that a flexible spine is the secret to a youthful body.

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Exercise regularly to keep your body fit and strong. Many back injuries happen when people who are not active play a vigorous game of football or softball on the weekend. Condition

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your body with regular exercises so you can play sports without pain.

8. Reduce stress. Tense people often have tense backs. Get enough sleep, exercise, be positive and practice deep breathing regularly.

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Be comfortable. Avoid restrictive clothing and high heeled shoes which can put stress on your back.

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If you stand for long periods of time, raise one foot on a box to lessen the strain on your back.

Check your posture and try to maintain the natural curve in your spine. Take frequent breaks if possible.

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If you must

sit for long periods of time, get up every 30 minutes, walk around and do a few stretches.

12. If you work at a computer, adjust your chair so your elbows to wrists are parallel to the floor and the screen is at eye level.

13. Use your legs when lifting. Bend

at the knees and straighten your legs as you lift the object. This puts less strain on your back.

We often don't appreciate a healthy back until we're laid up with a bad one.

Take a proactive approach to a strong, healthy and pain­free back.

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Expert Advice For Developing Your Photography Skills

Photography By Mike Baird Do you find yourself capable of taking great photos? Are you interested in increasing your skills even more? If you answered yes, this is the place for you. This article is packed with plenty of creative ways to improve your camera skills.

Consult your camera's instruction manual and learn how to use its focus­ lock feature. This setting allows you to lock on items which are off­center, changing the focus of your photograph.

In most cases, this can be done by

pushing the shutter button to the halfway point while your subject is still centered and then adjusting the camera until your subject is in your preferred position within the frame.

Press the shutter button fully to take the shot.

Make sure you are aware of what situations are appropriate for the use of the camera's flash function. Don't just turn the flash onto automatic and not reassess it ever again. In some instances, the extra light provided by the flash could ruin your shot.

Conversely, use the flash when there may not be enough light to fully illuminate the subject.

Get closer to your subject. When framing your shot, zoom in or move closer to the subject of your shot. Make the photo's subject fill the frame.

Allowing a lot of background, no matter what it is or how beautiful, takes away from the focal point or subject of your picture. Your photo will contain more details if you are closer to it as well.

Try to get as close as you can to your photograph subject. That way, the object spans the entire field of view.

This works really good when taking a photo of other non­living objects like flowers. If for some reason you are not able to physically more closer, then use your optical zoom if your camera is equipped with it.

If you are trying to take a picture of a child, you might just have to do it on their terms. Because children are so active, it can be difficult to make them pose nicely for a photo. Make the photo session fun instead, and try to get some action shots.

Lighting is extremely important when you are dealing with outdoor photography. A wonderful shot can suffer from lighting that is not bright enough, too bright or just splotchy.

Take photographs out of direct sunlight, or if you must, put the sun behind your subject. These small changes can produce the best lighting and beautiful photos.

One of the most important elements of photography is the ability to frame a shot. Use your zoom feature to take away objects that might draw attention where you do not want it. This can get rid of all the focal points you don't want, and keep clutter out of your photographs.

When taking photographs in the dark, it's important to shoot pictures within the range of the camera's flash feature. Knowing the range of your

flash can prevent your pictures from being too dark. Before you take pictures when a flash is needed, test it first to be comfortable with the range the light will reach.

You often do not have to search far and wide for inspiration. Use your camera to make everyday items look artistic. Consider photos of a pen or a kitchen faucet. Just take the time to experiment with composition and form. How unique your photo turns out is completely in your control. Take some risks for your photography.

The first step to creating stunning photographs is to find the correct subject. You can have the very best equipment and be extremely talented, but without the right subject you will not get quality pictures. Seek a professional model or an aspiring model to pose for you, or seek interesting faces on the street for impromptu shots.

There are so many things around your home, inside and out, that will make a great subject for your photos.

Never be afraid to take some risks.

Simply pull out your camera and start photographing everything!

Photography can be a rewarding hobby to enjoy with your kids, especially if you follow some simple kid friendly photo hints first. If you get your kids into photography and buy them a small and inexpensive camera, they may love it forever. Many people usually enjoy taking pictures, and sharing this gift with your children provides a great family bonding experience.

Extensions made for your lenses are called filters. You attach filters directly to your lenses and you can use them for many different purposes. A UV filter is the most commonly used filter. It offers protection to the lens from the direct sunlight which can be harmful. It is also intended to protect the lens from being damaged if the camera is dropped.

Etiquette Excursion with Mona

By Mona Johnson | Personnel Best

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…we had everything before us, we had nothing before us…”

Many of you will recognize portions of the opening sentence from Charles Dickens’, A Tale of Two Cities, which is conceivable one of the most quoted opening lines.

Modern technology, computers, cell phone and I­pads, are allowing individuals to experience the best of times. However, these same instruments are creating for our culture, rudeness and isolation, the worst of times. The invention of the computers with email access, cell phones with Face Book, Twitter and texting have caused many to lose their motivation to communicate in a way that actually allows an individual to truly express oneself. The vowels have disappeared unless they represent a whole word like “u” for you.

Consonants have taken on a whole word meaning like “r” for are. This could be conceived as the worst of times as far as our language goes.

Cell phones, meant to improve our communications, have driven us further apart giving us less reason to be civil in our responses. Inflections of love or concern are lost in the abbreviated words shared with a friend or family members. One can go to almost any restaurant and see a family sitting together while each one is on their individual cell phone in dialogue with someone else.

You should refrain from talking on your cell phone while at dinner, in a theatre, at church, or in most public places especially where others can over hear your private conversation. The use of cell phones at the table should

be limited to assisting someone in the party needing directions to the meeting location.

Even then the person talking to the lost member should immediately make their way to the lobby of the restaurant or outside of the building. The same is true for responding to a text or phone call on the Blackberry Knowing when and how to communicate in any social situation via technology is an etiquette necessity. The basic rules of etiquette are important in determining how well individuals are perceived by friends, co­workers, and strangers, not to mention your boss.

The level of confidence that you demonstrate when you know the basic rules of etiquette allow you to feel more comfortable around people rather than isolating your self due to possible embarrassment. Being able to relate to other individuals with comfort and social appropriateness is the best of times.

Let’s take an etiquette excursion and follow where society maybe headed.

Can our culture ward off calamity before it happens or will we watch as our society silently withdraws from its self in this time of instant communication? Join me weekly as I answer your questions, share ideas and explore good manners! Send your questions or comments to the Personnel Best, 112 N. Harvard Ave., #28, Claremont, CA 91711.

Mona Johnson is the CEO of Personnel Best a consulting firm specializing in how to conducting effective meetings, public speaking, team building, leadership development, microphone etiquette, networking, organizational and self­ awareness.

Manually set the white balance feature on your camera. This has a big impact on the mood of the photo you are taking, and it lets you control how it will look. You'll have to practice to find out what looks the best, but adjusting the white balance will help you to become more creative with your shots.

Try out one of the many free versions of photo editing software available. Professional photographers use this software to touch up their pictures, you can take advantage of it as well. It can make the difference between a so­so photo, and one you want to frame. with just a couple of minor touch­ups.

Frame each of your shots.

Sometimes, a natural frame is better than an artificial frame like wood or metal. You can use other elements in the natural world around you to frame the subject matter in your picture. You can use this as a way to practice photograph composition.

When photographing more than one person, it may be advisable to provide them with some wardrobe suggestions.

The finished photo will look better if everyone's clothes are in complementary colors, though exact matches are not required. Suggest clothing in neutral colors or warm shades because they will blend best with natural backgrounds or settings.

If your subjects want to wear bright colors, suggest that they also include some black pieces so their attire is not too overwhelming.

Use the photography tips in this article to experiment with subjects, lighting and angles to get a unique photograph. Experiment with a variety of photography styles to find the ones that you prefer. Also experiment with different subjects so you can see what type of photography you enjoy most.

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