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Son, I know that all your Dreams will come true.

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You are a unique person

And only you can do whatever

It takes to follow your dreams.

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So let your spirit lead you

On a path of excitement

And fulfillment

And I know that because you are a

Determined and talented person

any dream that your dream

can become a reality.

Safety Steps and Rules for Online Safety for Parents to Protect their Children

Install an Internet filter (see our Internet filtering reviews and recommendations). If the software allows for different settings for each user, we recommend blocking all chat rooms for children under 16. We also strongly recommend blocking file sharing programs like Kazaa, Limewire, and BearShare completely.

Place computer in the family room or another open area of your home such that the screen is easily visible when passing by.

Publish Family Pledge; post it by all computers. Review it with each child and have them sign it. (Download Family Safety Pledge Sample)

Know what your children are doing by:

a) Reviewing Internet browsing history.  For most Web browsers, you can assess this by holding down Ctrl and pressing “H” at the same time or clicking on the History button on the web that looks like this: . Also, most Internet filters have a feature that lets you know what sites have been visited, and cannot be erased by tech-savvy children like History in Web browsers.

b) Checking the “recent documents” for files transferred or accessed on disks.

c) Surfing together especially with younger children to learn how they use the web. Get to know the sites they enjoy and how they interact online.

d) Changing your child's homepage (Instructions for changing homepage).

Educate yourself around issues of online safety. Read Safe Families’ Internet Safety Manual, view our Internet Safety Course for Parents (coming soon) and keep up-to-date on news and other resources on the TechMission Safe Families website at http://www.safefamilies.org.

Lead by example. Your children are watching you.  We recommend that adults consider signing a Media Sobriety Covenant for Adults.  Many kids' first pornography exposure is their parents' material. Just as second hand cigarette smoke is harmful to those exposed, your media choices can effect your children. It is your responsibility to keep them from being exposed to pornographic or sexually provocative material. This includes:

- Television and radio
- Internet use
- Magazines and books
- Videos
- Cell phone graphics

Can I Borrow $25? ...........you should read and think over!
Body: A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.
SON: 'Daddy, may I ask you a question?'
DAD: 'Yeah sure, what it is?' replied the man.
SON: 'Daddy, how much do you make an hour?'
DAD: 'That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?' the man said angrily.
SON: 'I just want to know.
Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?'
DAD: 'If you must know, I make $50 an hour.
SON: 'Oh,' the little boy replied, with his head down.
SON: 'Daddy, may I please borrow $25?'
The father was furious, 'If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don't work hard everyday for such childish frivolities.
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions.
How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down , and started to think:
Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn't ask for money very often The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.
'Are you asleep, son?' He asked.
'No daddy, I'm awake,' replied the boy.
'I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier' said the man. 'It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $25 you asked for.
The little boy sat straight up, smiling. 'Oh, thank you daddy!' he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.
The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.
The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.
'Why do you want more money if you already have some?' the father grumbled.
'Because I didn't have enough, but now I do,' the little boy replied.
'Daddy, I have $50 now. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you.
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.
It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.
If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

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·           I still think a man should come to the aid of a woman.  Once joined in a partnership they become weaved together in an unbreakable force.  Only by one of them letting go can they ever be broken.  I implore them to look very closely before letting go and or letting something come between them.  There is nothing out there that is worth loosing true love for. The grass is almost never greener on the other side.  With a few exceptions and there is no excuse for abuse be it physical or mental drugs or excessive drinking in any relationship.  If this is going on even with intensive counseling the odds that it will ever stop are very slight.   Yes there are still fairy tales when knights in shining armor save the beautiful lady in distress.  And with that being said then there is life that is happy ever after as well.  Sorrow pains are part of each of us and maybe the hardest thing that we have to learn how to share with that special person that we love.  Never close your heart or mind to someone you love.  Or that you have to make constant deposits into your love bank.  It’s the little things that count i.e. never leave without saying I love you.  Sending flowers, making their favorite dinner or going to your favorite restraint.  Go for a walk.  If you do some of these things thru out your relationship you love bank will never be over drawn.  And more important never make them feel uncomfortable in coming to you for anything.  And never worry about being ridiculed or teased about anything that we share with each other.  Drama bring it on its makes us human it’s what makes us unique and most of all its what has made you you.  And “You” are the one I fell in love with.

Respect!!....

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I am going to get the respect that I want from people or I need to change the people that I am working with!....

Donald Trump Letter....

Let’s face it, folks: I live very large.  My buildings and books are bestsellers.  I command a handsome fee for my speaking engagements.  I have lots of beautiful things.  Success compels a lot of people to slow down, but I never have.....

I work harder today that I did 20 years ago. Just as momentum is a prerequisite to success, it is equally vital to its continuation – not just in business, but in life.  If you are not out there challenging yourself every single day, you are shortchanging your potential.  That goes for age six as well as age sixty.....

Due to momentum, the Trump brand has evolved a great deal over the past couple of years.  The Apprentice and the Donald J. Trump Signature Collection, to name a few, have been amazing successes.....

Now, my bottom line doesn’t demand the multi-millions that accompany these ventures, or, by way of example, the multi-millions that will come with the tremendous new casino project I’m developing in Philadelphia, but I love the work.  That is the key to momentum.....

In this issue, you will see where forward motion is leading the Trump brand.  GoTrump.com will be a new force in travel, and in Atlantic City, renovations on the area’s best properties are currently underway.  I think both projects are prime examples of the extent to which I am maintaining my momentum.....

Great rewards are here too, from my friend Jay Leno’s opportunity to drive an incredibly exotic car to some of the most impressive homes on the market today, amazing restaurants, watches, and executive tools of the trade.....

From my office or penthouse in Trump Tower, I can look out onto Manhattan and see all my accomplishments.  Rather than an invitation to rest, the view is a constant call to action.  I hope you find similar momentum.....

Donald Trump....

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I have loved this letter and read it over and over.  I hope you enjoy it as well Thanks  Erik Partridge....

A Mask Of Plastic

A mask of plastic happiness often covers her sadness
Her beliefs hidden from most
Afraid of, but willing to face the unknown
Wondering where her place is in this life
She has come close to sharing herself
Never completely revealing anything to anyone
Feelings of invisible chains corner her
When she dreams, reality shatters before her very eyes
Accomplishments she strives for just at hands grasp
She feels lost sometimes, not yet finding her notch in this world
At times the glimmer in her calm eyes slowly disappears
But within her heart a silent flame burns her inside and out
She roams day by day, playing roles
Strength unknowingly resides in her
History repeats itself once again
The translucent veil she so proudly wears
Little by little answers will come, pushing it aside
One day there will be no more mask for her to wear
One day her beliefs will be known
One day she'll know her place in this life
One day she will share herself
ONE DAY this mask will be NO MORE

Improving Your Marriage....

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Almost every love story has the potential to begin as if it were a fairy tale.
"Once upon a time, two people fell passionately in love and their love was
unlike any others before theirs." Relationship beginnings are wonderful
and they can experience a 'rebirth' with a wedding, honeymoon and the exciting
first year of marriage. Once a couple begins to grow and their lives change
with jobs, children, social activities and other commitments, the love and
romance becomes more difficult to attend to. Sometimes love and romance seem to
be lost altogether. This destiny is not unavoidable if you want to rekindle the
passion or simply bring it to a new level by becoming a hopeless romantic.



When you want to ignite the passion in your relationship but you aren't sure
what you need to do, the best place to begin is at the beginning. Think about
the things that you used to do for your partner at the beginning of your
relationship. If you don't remember or never tried to be a true romantic, don't
worry. It's not difficult and once you begin you will find that you will get
your own new ideas after a while.



Most new relationships or new beginnings rely on the 'little' things to show
love and affection. Be sure to remember special 'couple' days like Valentine's
Day, Anniversaries and even the date you met if possible. Be sure to send a
meaningful gift or just a dozen roses and a box of chocolates to celebrate your
feelings for your partner. Women can do exactly the same thing for men here.
Not many men can resist candy!



You may not consider yourself to be a writer, but writing your partner a long
love letter with your thoughts about how you feel for the other person is one
of the most touching ways to spark romance. If you aren't comfortable writing a
letter, consider making lists about what you love the most about your partner.
Lists can be about the things they do that makes you laugh, what they do for
you that you appreciate, how they make you feel inside, how beautiful or
handsome they are and other very personal but attentive details.



Call your partner and talk softly and loving. If he or she isn't able to answer
the phone, leave loving messages on their voice mail or answering machine. Talk
dirty when you know that he or she can't return the same conversation on the
other end.



Sometimes couples feel more comfortable trying to bring romance into their
relationship by bestowing gifts on their partner. While classics like flowers,
candy and perfume or cologne are almost always successful gifts, try 'giving'
something different. Make plans to go see every romantic movie that comes to
the theater during the year. Bring home a bottle of champagne to celebrate even
the tiniest accomplishment he or she has had. Randomly send romantic and/or
humorous greeting cards to his or her workplace or hide them under the bed
pillows at home.



These suggestions are simply ideas to get you started in your effort to bring
romance and love to a new level in your marriage. You may have your own ideas
and those are most likely better than anything offered here. Once you open the
door to romance in your marriage and begin to build a foundation for future romance,
you are ready to move to even more creative levels of romance....

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