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    bestwriter wrote a new post, A Word in Praise of my Ever Faithful Camera 7 years, 10 months ago

    I cannot praise my camera enough, that just with a little bit of effort it  produces great  results. The features in there automatically adjust to situations. All what I need to do is to focus and shoot. Thanks t […]

    • That’s a wonderful passion you have, photography. And yes, only a few have that kind of skills.
      I tried taking pictures many times with my phone but I am not satisfied with the outcome. I cannot say there is wrong of my camera because when my sister uses it, she got some good pictures. So, I must say, it’s not a passion of mine. Maybe I am just a lover of nature that I want to take some souvenirs of them through photos but I cannot do proper photography. 🙂

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    bestwriter replied to the topic How can I cure Bad breath naturally in the forum Group logo of Health IssuesHealth Issues 7 years, 10 months ago

    Most have already talked about teeth and gum problems. There are issues that concern health.  One’s lungs, liver and other organs if rgwt are damaged that could lead to  bad breath.

    Drinking plenty of water helps.

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    bestwriter replied to the topic I redeemed a fifth time in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 7 years, 10 months ago

    Your comments have appeared repeatedly here. I wonder why.

    To check for number of words you must first write in ‘Word’ where the number of words is displayed.

     

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    peachpurple wrote a new post, Teenage Suicide Attempts- How Can Parents Help Them 7 years, 10 months ago

    When your child is growing from a school age kid to his teenage years, it is time to take extra attention and care for his behavior.

     

    Nowadays, teenage suicide is a common problem among teens compare to […]

    • peachpurple..very nice research.Parents play a pivotal role in the life of their child.There are many who are very rigid.They dont even like to talk to them or listen to what he or she wants to say.They scold them and sometimes punish them. When they come to know that their child has not completed his or her homework, they would say: you cant have your dinner.You go and finish your home work first. Parents should change their way of thinking. They should not insult their child.

    • Those statistics are very alarming. And it’s quite unfortunate that this really is happening in our society. And sometimes it’s very overwhelming to the parents sometimes. At that age th3 kids get really agitated with small things, they become unruly and talking to them can be a bit cumbersome, and very frustrating, but that should not make th3 parents get discouraged and turn away from their rebellious children. Most of the time suicidal thoughts come into being when the kids are not satisfied with their surroundings or they are not confident with themselves. So when parents notice these kids becoming miners and rebellious that’s the time they need to get close to them and talk. Not that it’s going to be an easy task but trying can make a difference in their lives. All they ar3 looking for us attention and when that attention is not found them they seem solace in the suicidal thoughts, oters become sick, others depression sets I and that’s when things get really bad. It’s always good to also once in a while check what your kids are watching and listening to, because that could also be a cause that may lead to the kind of thoughts that they may be having.

    • Teenage suicide is the major problem of modern age but I think it shows the darkest mood of the teens due to some severe disappointment> I explanis suicide in these words as Teen suicide is a growing health concern. It is the third-leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24, surpassed only by homicide and accidents, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention

      National suicide prevention efforts have focused on school education programs, crisis center hotlines, screening programs that seek to identify at-risk adolescents, media guidelines (suicide prevention strategies that involve educating media professionals about the prevalence of copy-cat suicides among adolescents, in an effort to minimize the impact of news stories reporting suicide) and efforts to limit firearm access.

      Screening programs have proven to be helpful because research has shown that suicidal people show signs of depression or emotional distress. Referrals can be made for treatment, and effective treatment can be employed when signs are observed in time. Intervention efforts for at-risk youth can put them in contact with mental health services that can save their lives.

      Suicide is a relatively rare event and it is difficult to accurately predict which persons with these risk factors will ultimately commit suicide. However, there are some possible warning signs such as:

      Talking About Dying — any mention of dying, disappearing, jumping, shooting oneself, or other types of self harm

      Recent Loss — through death, divorce, separation, broken relationship, self-confidence, self-esteem, loss of interest in friends, hobbies, activities previously enjoyed

      Change in Personality — sad, withdrawn, irritable, anxious, tired, indecisive, apathetic Change in Behavior — can’t concentrate on school, work, routine tasks

      Change in Sleep Patterns — insomnia, often with early waking or oversleeping, nightmares

      Change in Eating Habits — loss of appetite and weight, or overeating Fear of losing control – acting erratically, harming self or others

      Low self esteem — feeling worthless, shame, overwhelming guilt,
      self-hatred, “everyone would be better off without me”

      No hope for the future — believing things will never get better; that nothing will ever change

    • Nice research!!! great

    • yes you are right parent has to come forward and fill the gap between teenagers and themselves let them feel free to talk and things to do by them not by forcing them. If you want your child go ahead. so first know what your child need fulfill them child goes high and high in success path

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, The ‘Kulfi’ Did the Family Bonding 7 years, 10 months ago

    It is said that a family that prays together stays together. But these days this has become difficult as each member of a family thinks differently. It is however necessary that some activity is done together  to […]

    • jhsayyar..well done. We cant forget good days when we all had our lunch and dinner together.Now modern inventions,especially computer and mobile, have changed everything.How strange that even small kids have their own mobile sets.They receive messages and calls. They play games and use net.This tendency has spoiled their habits.They even dont hesitate to use their mobiles during lunch and dinner.This tendency must be curbed by parents.

      • Just a small correction. This post is written by me – bestwriter 🙂

        Those days of praying together, eating together and even sitting together is history now.

    • Yes, you say write that pray together and stay together for ever, I think we all human beings are thankless to God when we talk about staying together we pray and we eat and drink we do not pray because it is our habit to eat without raising the name of God,

      We must start every work with the name of God on earth because there is a solid reason behind and a few know it that there are thousands of evil spirits roaming on earth preying human beings those are straying on earth forgetting God in their works.

      What Evil Spirits on Earth
      Evil spirits roan on earth just to astray men and women so that they could lead astray the innocent people of the world. We must not forget God in our daily life thus we shall get life prolonged and you will enjoy health and wealth.

      • You are right when you say that one does not have to pray before eating. I only said we must pray together. It is rather thanking than praying.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, A Gardener Always has Countless Happy Moments 7 years, 10 months ago

    As I have often mentioned, planning gives me more joy than the end result and this applies to gardening as well. These zinnia seedlings have a story.

    Someone was passing by with a whole lot of zinnia plants […]

    • As you have rightly said gardening is a complete package. 🙂

    • We are in the same flock because me too is so engage in gardening. We have lots of flowering plants in our front that includes roses, daisies, hibiscus, bougainvaella and many more. It is true what you have said, and this really inspires me for my every day.

    • Yes it true that a gardener has many happy moments in life than any other person. There was a day when I grew all my own annual flowers from seed — as many as 25 different varieties. Though my garden is now smaller and my ambition has mellowed a bit, I still start many flowers from seed. Here’s why:

      Say you want to plant a 12-foot row of zinnias along your walk, or put 40 white impatiens in your shade garden. Buying these plants at your local nursery will probably set you back at least $50, whereas a packet of seeds will run you about $4. That’s an extra $46 to spend on some other gardening essentials!

      Another reason I start annuals from seed is that even the best garden centers don’t offer some of the most worthy garden annuals. To make sure I always have love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus), Nicotiana langsdorfii, Phlox drummondii, Salvia horminium, lavatera (Lavatera trimestris) and other favorites, I always start them myself.

      I don’t know why it is, but seed packets rarely provide the basic seedstarting information a gardener needs to know. The packet usually won’t tell you whether the seeds should be started indoors under lights, or should be planted right in the garden. You won’t be told if the seeds need light or darkness to germinate, or if the seedlings are frost hardy.

      These days, with so many unusual varieties available from seed, you may also wind up purchasing seeds for something exotic, like the Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia) that even a highly experienced gardener would have difficulty bringing into flower.

    • This is absolutely true. I can never imagine myself not gardening at all. I think I will always go back to my seeds and soil.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Had a Bad Day to See a Peacock Die 7 years, 10 months ago

    With concrete jungles mushrooming everywhere we often see groups of peacocks roaming the streets here in our neighbourhood. They also walk right in and even fly up on our roof.

    I had a good  capture in my […]

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    bestwriter replied to the topic What is depression? in the forum Group logo of Health IssuesHealth Issues 7 years, 10 months ago

    Depression is when one loses interest in doing anything. Depression could be the result of bad health

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    bestwriter replied to the topic Old age in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 7 years, 10 months ago

    I am a senior and well prepared to handle the situation. It is folly to expect family to rally round as they have their own issues to deal with.

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    Tanikka Paulk wrote a new post, Alertness is Very Important While Being on and Offline 7 years, 10 months ago

    It’s extremely important to obtain plenty of rest in order to be alert. We’re living in times where we must be alert due to high volumes of trickery. Yes. The tricksters come out in hopes to devour their prey. For […]

    • To be alert offline follow these steps as
      Give Your Eyes a Break to Avoid Fatigue. Continuous fixation on a computer screen can cause eyestrain and worsen sleepiness and fatigue. …
      Eat a Healthy Snack to Boost Energy. …
      Start a Conversation to Wake Up Your Mind. …
      Turn Up the Lights to Ease Fatigue. …
      Take a Breather to Feel Alert.

      If you are suffering from something similar yourself and find that your mind is constantly drifting to more interesting things then you might also want to find ways to boost your alertness and your attention. Here we will look at some ways you can do that.

      Getting lots of sleep is of key importance if you want to come across as switched on and alert. When we sleep we replenish our energy and our body makes repairs around our body – from our muscles to our brain. If you do not sleep then your body will be trying to send you to sleep in your waking hours and in extreme cases you can even end up with dreams forcing their way into your waking life.

      If you are having trouble staying focused when you are supposed to be listening to someone or when you are walking down the street then you need to come up with a reminder to ‘wake up’. This can be something simply like a colored band you wear on your wrist –

      every time you see the band, you then remind yourself that you are supposed to be focusing and you can make an effort to snap out of it. Setting an alarm to go off every few minutes is a good way to fix this too.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, A Photographer Needs to be Alert to Get the Best Nature Shots 7 years, 10 months ago

    Thanks to technology it is no longer an arduous task to click photos of everything under the sun. And this photo is about the sun. One needs to be alert lest one should miss the  shots of a life time.  It is not e […]

    • It seems you are a great photographer. Modern cameras and cell phones are there to make photography a more simple and enjoyable activity.

      Now we do not need to develop photos in the dark rooms. We don’t need to go to some studio, just take your camera or cell phone with yourself, select some scene and consider your job done.

      We are now in a better position to capture the beauty of nature. Capturing natural scenes with the help of a camera is a fun.

      I do love this activity. I make good use of my cell phone whenever I see some natural scene.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Birds Too Have Emotions and Feelings 7 years, 10 months ago

    It is only when I saw these birds on our dead cashew tree chirping that I realised that birds could be having feelings too.

    We lost our cashew tree a few years ago, a tree that has left behind countless […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Noni Fruit is Packed with Health Properties 7 years, 10 months ago

    Least did we know back  then that we had a tree growing in our backyard which I now know is packed with goodness. Mother warned us not to touch those fruits as she thought that they  were poisonous. She only u […]

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    bestwriter replied to the topic Mom came home in the forum Group logo of Health IssuesHealth Issues 7 years, 10 months ago

    It is an unhappy situation for you.  Hope under your care she will show some improvement.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Beautiful Moments to Cherish While on Tour 7 years, 10 months ago

     

    Travelling abroad on holiday has become easy these days with state of the art travel agents beckoning you to buy their packages.Any country will have loads of sights that one can visit but for that one needs […]

    • Consulting a travel agent is a better idea when it comes to touring as it saves a lot of time and money and we can enjoy better by doing so.
      They do planning and we focus on enjoying the natural beauty.

    • I am forever in the attitude of gratitude that I was able to see the world quite a bit. Just keep wishing and you will too.

    • Human life is also a travel and that is why we all like travel in life and travel of life, I cannot forget the happiness of Being tour with my friends two years before I cannot for get the moments in my life.
      Being the massive capital of China, Beijing is bound to be beautiful. It does great for a trip and once your trip is over, you will cherish the moments in Beijing forever. After Shanghai, Beijing is the second largest city of China. This city is the perfect combination of ancient and present buildings and structures. You can watch some of the most amazing monasteries in the place and structure that you never knew was possible to build.

      Did you know Beijing has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites? The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, Zhoukoudian, Great Wall, and the Grand Canal all resides in this great city. The Great Wall of China has been on your list for years and years, it is time to finally listen to your heart.

      What are the things to look for in Beijing?

      • Historical monuments like the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and the Ming Tombs.
      • The well preserved historic culture like zigzagging hutongs. So don’t miss the Hutong tour.
      • The longest man-made structure in the world, The Great Wall Of China
      • The largest and finely preserved ancient architectural complex in the world, the Forbidden City
      • The largest city square in the world, Tian’anmen Square
      • The Beijing Tour Package also includes Panjiayuan “Antiques” Market and Xiushui Street Market for local tourism

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, The Aim and Shoot Cameras are Here to Stay 7 years, 10 months ago

    At the time the image above was taken I had a very simple camera that did not have a zoom feature. There were these 4 owls that made their home in our garden.

    Normally one does not see but just hear them […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Waterfalls a Gift From Nature 7 years, 10 months ago

    Rain or shine these waterfalls continue to do their job,  a job that is never ending. Sitting by the waterfall provides one a great opportunity to unwind. Some writers and artists get inspired by just watching a […]

    • I was feeling very sorry whenever I was reading about waterfalls. I could not see Niagara waterfalls. But the chances of visiting are still there for me.
      But during my Sabarimala tour, I had the chance of visiting Shimoga District in Karnataka . My colleagues have planned to visit the Jog falls and I accompanied them It was really a mind-blowing to see the waterfall. All my friends went near the waterfall and had their bath that too in the biting cold weather. I had no guts. I could take bath but not go near the waterfall. It was really a thrilling experience to see jog waterfall.
      If I get another opportunity I will definitely go and enjoy the spot again

    • I love waterfalls and everything around them. They not only do good to my eyes but also to my ears and in short my whole body.
      The sight of water falling from such a height and that too with such a force sends thrills all through my body.
      The sound of falling water is simply out of this world.
      The scenic beauty of rock and stones around is just so good.
      The entire aura around is worth experiencing.
      I never fail to lose any chance of visiting a water fall.

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    peachpurple wrote a new post, Local Snack: Sweet Potato Doughnut Recipe 7 years, 10 months ago

    I sure am glad that I had kept my old school text books.

     

    One of the books is a “Home making” subject that teaches us students to cook, sew and laundry.

     

    Although the book was printed in Malay langu […]

    • Sweet potatoes are my favourite in any form. Making doughnuts seems a good idea. I have a stock of sweet potatoes that were just bought. Hope I will not be lazy but prepare this item.

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    peachpurple wrote a new post, How to Write your Post Without Duplicate Content 7 years, 10 months ago

    Duplicate content is one of the most common problem that writers and site owners are facing in the world on Internet.
    As you can see, some online writing sites where writers can earn money for publishing original […]

    • My content is my content. If I try to publish at a site and it’s not accepted, I submit it elsewhere. My conscience is clear. It’s my content and I won’t have a “computerized program” tell me different. I know what’s mine! 🙂

    • To be on the safe side one should check to see if any of what is produced is already available on the Net. Just highlight a portion and paste it on google search.

    • I understand what you’re saying. But if the search engine can find my words in more than site on the Internet, can’t they program the search engine to also indicate that the words are coming from the same person? Just sayin’. Google tried to help with that when they started using the “rel=author” feature. With that feature, if you had a Google profile, when the search engine produced something you had written in the results, it also showed your profile pic next to it. It was actually kind of cool. I tried using that feature. But it seemed quirky, like the kinks weren’t ironed out, so I eventually stopped using it. People are still encouraged to use it though. That supposedly helps with the problem of duplicate content. Although you and I both know that what would really help is IF people would stop stealing other people’s work!! Duplicate content wouldn’t be the problem that it is, if that wasn’t happening! 🙂

    • In the world of internet creators are less and cheaters are more just as the readers are more and writers are less on this earth. Keep in mind creation is a God gifted ability and cheating is the production of cunning thought that always deceives to the cheaters in practical field.

      The Internet has been characterized as the largest threat to copyright since its inception. The Internet is awash in information, a lot of it with varying degrees of copyright protection. Copyrighted works on the Net include new s stories, software, novels, screenplays, graphics, pictures, Usenet messages and even email. In fact, the frightening reality is that almost everything on the Net is protected by copyright law. That can pose problems for the hapless surfer.

      What is protected on the WWW?
      The unique underlying design of a Web page and its contents, including:

      links
      original text
      graphics
      audio
      video
      html, vrml, other unique markup language sequences
      List of Web sites compiled by an individual or organization
      and all other unique elements that make up the original nature of the material.

    • Duplicate content is content that appears on the Internet in more than one place (URL). When there are multiple pieces of identical content on the Internet, it is difficult for search engines to decide which version is more relevant to a given search query.

      To provide the best search experience, search engines will rarely show multiple duplicate pieces of content and thus, are forced to choose which version is most likely to be the original—or best.

      Search engines don’t know which version(s) to include/exclude from their indices
      Search engines don’t know whether to direct the link metrics (trust, authority, anchor text, link juice, etc.) to one page, or keep it separated between multiple versions
      Search engines don’t know which version(s) to rank for query results
      When duplicate content is present, site owners suffer rankings and traffic losses, and search engines provide less relevant results.

      Another option for dealing with duplicate content is to utilize the rel=canonical tag. The rel=canonical tag passes the same amount of link juice (ranking power) as a 301 redirect, and often takes up much less development time to implement.

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