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			<title>Instruction Manuel for new Mom’s</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Babies do not come with a How To do Manuel, but we have everything here to help you in bringing up your children in a proper way<br />It would be great if ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Babies do not come with a How To do Manuel, but we have everything here to help you in bringing up your children in a proper way<br />It would be great if children came with instruction manuals, but unfortunately this is not the case. Even though new parents are not handed instruction manuals to take home with them to help them care for their new little one, many others have forged this path previously and can offer help. Thankfully, new parents can benefit from the experiences of those that have gone before them. More experienced parents can offer advice and guidance to those just starting out, and new parents can consider this sage advice as their own personal child instruction manual. While the instruction manual may not cover absolutely every topic that may need to be addressed, it will definitely give new parents a point of reference from which to begin.<br /><br />One of the most important and difficult aspects of parenting is discipline. Most parents, especially first time parents, naively believe the experience with their child will be all cuddles and kisses. While love and affection is certainly appropriate and necessary in the life of every child, there are times in which new parents will have to be heavy-handed. Rules and discipline should be implemented when children are very young. Waiting until a child is older to teach them discipline may prove to be an exercise in futility. It is essential that parents be prepared to correct and discipline their children when necessary. Children are never too young to hear the word &#8220;no.&#8221;<br /><br />Even if parents are successful at telling their children &#8220;no,&#8221; they often give in to their child&#8217;s repeated requests. Children may throw a temper tantrum, yell, or cry in an effort to get their way. Parents need to be firm and stand their ground. Giving in to a child&#8217;s temper tantrums will only perpetuate or encourage this socially unacceptable behavior. However, children that understand that &#8220;no&#8221; actually means &#8220;no&#8221; are probably less likely to throw a temper tantrum in the first place. When parents are firm in their decisions, their children will be more obedient.<br /><br />Parents have to stick together when it comes to decisions regarding their children. Children can sense when there is a division, and they will exploit this division to their advantage. Before bringing a new baby home, parents need to discuss rules of the home before they have the chance to be broken. By establishing a game plan in advance, parents can be on common ground when it comes to house rules and discipline. This will be beneficial for both the parents and the children because it will encourage cooperation and create a safe, healthy environment for the child. By following these simple instructions, parents can have a wonderful life with their children. <br />http://kidsgoapeblog.com]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:30:39 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Malc Crawford</dc:creator>
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			<title>A brief history of online dating</title>
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			<description>The introduction and singles dating industry is not new. In fact, dating and singles clubs have been around for many years. Bob Hope said in the early...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The introduction and singles dating industry is not new. In fact, dating and singles clubs have been around for many years. Bob Hope said in the early 1950's, "I once sent my photograph to a Lonely Hearts club and they sent it back saying, thanks but we are not that lonely". The Lonely Hearts club image lasted nearly as long as Bob Hope himself and was the butt of many comedians' jokes, which gave the dating industry an image that only desperate and lonely people join such clubs. <br /><br />The internet has changed many things and nowhere has it had a larger impact than with the dating industry. Online dating websites started to bring a younger audience to the dating and singles matchmaking industry, where these systems would conveniently email you people in your area who were also looking to meet other single people. The fact that these early sites, as many poor quality sites still do today, would simply collect as many photographs as possible and send them to you, would frequently result in you opening your email only to have a photo staring out at you that could scare a police horse.<br /><br />The better quality online dating sites such as chancetomeet.com, have highly developed searches and tools such as "connect phrases" to help you find the right person. There is good evidence that the sites that charge for membership have a much higher quality of contact, with the more you pay the more serious the member. Free sites or sites that charge a nominal amount tend to attract the "one night stand" end of the market and tend to have page after page of contacts that you have to trawl through with little or no information about that person, apart from the fact they like holidays, nice people and watching the X factor, with dislikes of people who bring an axe on the first date!<br /><br />The future of online dating, whether you are looking for the chance to meet a long term partner, or maybe looking for something more casual, does seem to be assured, as the high divorce rate and number of people staying single looks set to continue globally in the years to come. <br /><br />However, things are about to change in the future of online dating, just as dating changed with the advent of the internet. Only this time it may be even more of a revolution, as computers get faster along with Internet connection speeds. These advances will bring more exciting ways to date and meet people as social networking sites have recently shown. As computer graphics improve, we will see Virtual reality start to become the norm in online dating. Chancetomeet.com has been developing technologies in this area ready to take advantage of faster computing power and are preparing to launch these new services in the near future. To keep up to date why not register for free at www.ceylonpal.com and who knows what the future may bring.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Sasanga De Silva</dc:creator>
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			<title>Is Love Really Blind?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Is love really blind?&#8221;  I wonder.  Having been happily married (and some of the times not so happily) for 30 years, I cannot help but ask myself more...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[&#8220;Is love really blind?&#8221;  I wonder.  Having been happily married (and some of the times not so happily) for 30 years, I cannot help but ask myself more frequently whether my love is blind.  Unsurprisingly to myself, the answer seems to be affirmative.  How else would I have been able to go through the various difficult times in our relationship?  Logic would dictate that we would have broken up by now. The next question I have been asking is whether it had been good that my love is blind.<br /><br />I found an interesting section in the book &#8220;An Introduction to Positive Psychology&#8221; by WC Compton with the title &#8220;Is Love Really Blind?&#8221;.  What you will find in the rest of the article is based on what Compton wrote together with my thoughts.<br /><br />In our minds, very often, we have pictures of our partners that are inaccurate.  We have what is called &#8220;positive romantic illusions&#8221; about our partners.  These illusions explain why we are oblivious to the faults of our partners and so enamoured of them.  <br /><br />While it is true that these illusions tend to fade with time, it is also true they can also strengthen with times, albeit with different characteristics.  <br /><br />In the former, when marital problems surface, and if the illusions disappear completely, it might lead to eventual marital breakup.  Fortunately, most of the times, the illusions might weaken but do not disappear completely.  The remnant illusions might help to weather the storms in the relationships.<br /><br />In the latter case, the marriage might stay strong even though there may be many situations and incidents that might wreck a weaker relationship.  We might even increase our willingness to accept many apparent faults and mistakes, and even idiosyncrasies, of our partners.  Let us examine why this happens.<br /><br />It has been found that couples who idealized their partner&#8217;s attributes, or had exaggerated beliefs about their control over the relationship, or were overly optimistic about the future of their relationship, were happier.  Their relationships were also more stable and lasted longer.<br /><br />These observations lead me to draw the following inferences/conclusions:<br /><br />It is through the positive romantic illusions about our partners that explain why we choose our partners and not someone else. <br /><br />The positive romantic illusions about our partner help us to stick to our partner even during bad times and under otherwise unfavourable conditions. <br />We might continue to deliberately keep a biased positive view of our partner so as to maintain, or even enhance, the relationship. <br /><br />There is mutual enhancement of the positive romantic illusions that partners have for each other. <br /><br />People are more committed to spouses who see them in positive light. <br /> <br />However, should the stress present in the couple&#8217;s life lead to strains in the relationship, the positive romantic illusions might begin to fall apart, leading each partner to realize they have been fooling themselves about the qualities of their partners.  Without the presence of the positive romantic illusions, the relationship can then deteriorate very rapidly.  <br /><br />Overall then, it is good for couples to maintain the positive romantic illusions they have.  This way, they will remain &#8216;in love&#8217; and continue to experience all the joys of romantic love.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Sasanga De Silva</dc:creator>
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			<title>How To Get Success When Online Dating Women</title>
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			<description>You can have a lot of online dating Russian women fun. You can meet Russian brides who become your friends and those who may become more than just fri...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[You can have a lot of online dating Russian women fun. You can meet Russian brides who become your friends and those who may become more than just friends with you. Many Russian women have met their significant others at a dating service online. Internet Dating can be fun, but you must make sure you follow these simple rules: <br /><br />Remember What It Should Be Fun First <br /><br />Instead of entering the avenue Russian women dating thinking that you are gong to meet the man or woman of your dreams, why not embark on this enterprise like watching an adventure of fun. That way you do you will not be disappointed. Look for fun instead of being serious and you will find that not only will you have more fun, but when you meet online dating Russian women will also fun. <br /><br />The Honesty Is the Best Policy <br /><br />Put on a recent photo of yourself on your online dating profile, and be honest about your expectations as well as yourself. If you expect that Russian women will be honest with you, you must get the ball rolling by being honest with others. Remember that honesty is the best policy, and you have quite a bit more fun. <br /><br />Do not ignore Your Instincts <br /><br />If you encounter Russian women who does not seem quite accurate, trust your instincts and do not proceed to the report. Certainly, do not in a car with someone who does not seem quite accurate. While most people you meet in plots datants online will be those who are trustworthy and reliable, you always have to protect yourself. Your instincts are there to protect you, do not ignore. <br /><br />Have A Public Meeting <br /><br />At the first meeting with Russian woman, and until you feel comfortable with the other party, it is best to meet in a public place. You can meet Russian woman at a coffee shop for a short period to see if you get to like one another. Some meet for the second or third time before they have confidence in the other person enough to get into a car with them. By meeting someone online dating or even in the grocery store, you must take care to protect themselves. Do not be in a dangerous situation. <br /><br />Other Festin The Car would treat you <br /><br />If you find that you do not like the person you have met on the site dating Russian women, you should not hurt their feelings. There are stories about people who left others in restaurants or caf&#233;-restaurants, with their total humiliation. Remember that what comes around and circulates feast others with the same respect that you would like you helped. <br /><br />You can have much fun in dating online. Make sure you follow these suggestions to make sure you have fun as well as anyone else who comes into contact with you. Remember to let your personality shine through and you will be a pleasure to everyone you meet, and most importantly, you, yourself, have fun.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:16:35 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Sasanga De Silva</dc:creator>
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			<title>10 Top Relationship Tips</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[What's the key to a successful relationship? Some might think that's the million dollar question. Sometimes it's just the simple things, that we easil...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[What's the key to a successful relationship? Some might think that's the million dollar question. Sometimes it's just the simple things, that we easily forget or think are unimportant that  hold the key to a healthy and happy relationship. Read through the helpful tips below on how to make your relationship go the distance.<br /><br />1. Without quality time together, your relationship will not survive. Aim to devote at least half an hour a night, and at least one day a month when the two of you spend time exclusively together. <br /><br />2. You both want to feel secure within the relationship. A good relationship is built on compromise and a lot of give and take from both of you.<br /><br />3. Often those little things that first attracted you to your partner can turn into nasty annoying habits. Learn to love your partner warts and all. Don't try to change them into something they're not, after all you fell in love with them just the way they were.<br /><br />4. Money is one of the top conflicts between most couples. For the relationship to work, you need to address your finances and maybe even work out a budget.<br /><br />5. Learn to argue well. Never say something to your partner that you wouldn't want to hear said back. Just remember, the one good thing they say about arguing, is the making up afterwards.<br /><br />6. Communication is vital to all healthy relationships. Listen to your partner and avoid blame and judgement. Don't let your emotions dictate your behaviour. Remember just talking things over can help you to both have a deeper understanding of each other.<br /><br />7. Sort out your sex life, it may start to go downhill over the years, don't just accept it. As soon as you notice it, address it with your partner and work out why, and what to do to bring back the passion. Maybe one of your prefers more sex than the other. Why not experiment with new ideas in the bedroom. Role play, dressing up, or maybe take your sex life out of the<br />bedroom and try new places. The introduction of marital aids into the relationship can also help to spice things up. Whatever you decide, remember communication is vital.<br /><br />8. Try to keep your dependence and independence in balance. Tell your partner how much you need them, but don't get to dependent on them and cling to them all the time, as that can make your partner feel trapped. On the flip side of this, don't allow your partner to think you don't need them, by going or doing things without them. Try to keep a happy and healthy balance<br />between the two.<br /><br />9.Learn to forgive. If you know you will never forgive your partner over something important, and feel the trust can never be regained then give yourself, and him a break and start again, with someone new.<br /><br />10. Don't ever think that going to counselling is a sign of a failed relationship. It can turna bad relationship around and can also turn an average relationship into an excellent one. More and more people are turning to counselling today than ever, it shows you are both prepared<br />to try and make things better, which can't be a bad thing at all.<br /><br />The fact remains, that whether you're dating or married, relationships are hard. It takes 100% commitment from both of you. However, healthy and long-lasting relationships are achievable and many couples have proven just that. Not everything is always going to be perfect but if you both choose to make it work then it can. And remember it's the little things that you sometimes do that can go a long way to making your relationship work.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>A Priceless Birthday Gift</title>
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			<description>Kelly was a very wealthy Hollywood actress, who was used to a posh lifestyle. She lived in a multimillion dollar home in Beverly Hills. She had all so...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Kelly was a very wealthy Hollywood actress, who was used to a posh lifestyle. She lived in a multimillion dollar home in Beverly Hills. She had all sorts of people she paid to do things for her, such as her personal chef, her aerobics trainer, her gardener, her maid and her masseuse. She spared no expense to take care of her wants and needs.<br /><br />Kelly was a great actress and had been nominated several times for Golden Globes and Academy Awards. She seemed to have everything she wanted.<br /><br />In spite of losing her mother at a very young age, she had a very loving father and sister. Her Dad ensured that both of his girls got a great education. He also was very supportive of their career moves. Kelly had always wanted to be an actress. Her sister, Sarah, had always wanted to be a scientist.<br /><br />Sarah drove from where she worked, at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to her sister&#8217;s home.<br /><br />It was Kelly&#8217;s birthday and she invited dozens of celebrities, ranging from actors to musicians. Each guest took turns giving Kelly her extravagant gifts, such as gold-plated picture frames, modern expensive artwork and items from Hong Kong. It was time for Sarah, her sister, to give Kelly her birthday present. She handed Kelly a brand new photo album. Kelly said jokingly, &#8220;A photo album, Sarah? Do you know how many photo albums I have? I don&#8217;t have enough pictures to fill all my photo albums.&#8221;<br /><br />Sarah knew her sister&#8217;s sarcastic humor and took the comment in stride. She finally said, &#8220;Open the album, sister.&#8221; &#8220;But-&#8220; &#8220;OPEN the album, Kelly,&#8221; Sarah said with conviction.<br /><br />Kelly opened the photo album. There were many photos of an attractive woman and a handsome man in their mid-thirties next to two girls. Both girls appeared to be less than ten years old.<br /><br />Kelly&#8217;s mouth slowly started to open rather widely as if she had been transformed on the spot. She began to weep as tears of love ran down her face. She stared at the first page of pictures for several minutes. She finally said softly, &#8220;It&#8217;s Mom.&#8221; She couldn&#8217;t say anything more for another few minutes as she turned the page. The room was silent. The next page contained pictures of her mother, father, Sarah and her at the Grand Canyon. &#8220;Our last trip together,&#8221; Kelly said even more softly. She couldn&#8217;t hold back the running tears, which were now like Niagara Falls. The people in the room started to cry as well. Most of them knew that Kelly lost her mother at a very young age.<br /><br />&#8220;Where did you get these?&#8221; Kelly asked Sarah. &#8220;These are absolutely priceless.&#8221; &#8220;Dad found them in the attic. I had the same reaction as you. I had a photoshop restore many of the pictures and make several copies. I had to make an album for you and me. It&#8217;s the least I could do for Mom,&#8221; exclaimed Sarah. &#8220;Do you remember the hike along the Colorado River?&#8221; Kelly asked Sarah. &#8220;She was so mad when we jumped in the river.&#8221; Both sisters hugged each other. Sarah was now crying as much as Kelly. Both sisters&#8217; tears were tears of embrace and loyalty. They both adored one another.<br /><br />After about an hour of reminiscing with each other and the guests who surrounded them, Kelly said, &#8220;Sarah, this is the greatest birthday present anyone could ever give me. Thank you.&#8221;]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Does P90X Really Work?Posted By PeterFever</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[People swear that the highly marketed P90X DVD has changed their flabby body to a totally ripped monster. As a personal trainer,<a href="http://ghdle.com/"><strong>Cheap GHD</strong></a>, I purchased...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[People swear that the highly marketed P90X DVD has changed their flabby body to a totally ripped monster. As a personal trainer,<a href="http://ghdle.com/"><strong>Cheap GHD</strong></a>, I purchased the program to see what people are talking about and educate myself with different programs out. I mean at least I could learn something from it, right?<br /><br />The program is intense in the way that you have very short breaks and you are constantly moving your body. It&#8217;s not like a typical weight training group exercise class, where you have instructors screaming in your face.<a href="http://www.p90xsdvd.com/"><strong>Cheap P90X</strong></a>,  If you are a person, who is not ready to be seem by others at the gym, then this is for you.<br /><br />The problem with P90X is that you would not see a bodybuilder following this program. P90X broke the first rule of bodybuilding, progressive overload.<a href="http://www.ecwarmboot.com/"><strong>Cheap UGG Boots</strong></a>&#65292; If you are doing sets of 12 &#8211; 20 repetition, you are wasting your time and just better off running on a treadmill.<br /><br />There are two types of training, aerobic and anaerobic, that I must clarify so you understand the concept of exercise. First, aerobic exercise is defined as continually moving your body involving mainly your legs to burn fat for at least 12 minutes.<a href="http://www.mbtsforsale.com/"><strong>MBT Women Shoes</strong></a>, Your heart rate is low, around 120 &#8211; 130 bpm, but it takes longer to start tapping into your fat as energy; it&#8217;s also characterized as endurance and a body type of a marathon runner.<br /><br />On the other hand, anaerobic is a short burst of full energy that last for a few seconds. This is the only way to build muscle and more importantly burn sugar.<a href="http://www.ecinstyle.com/"><strong>Wholesale NBA Jerseys</strong></a>, It requires breaks between your intervals to regain the energy source for another explosive movement. When you think of an anaerobic body type think of bodybuilders or sprinters.<br /><br />I couldn&#8217;t train the way P90X does it and be successful in bodybuilding competitions. I need progressive overload and breaks of at least 90 seconds between sets; <a href="http://www.nikesairmax.net/"><strong>Air Max Shoes</strong></a>, P90X doesn&#8217;t make the cut. But if you want to try a program that does work, take a look at www.PetePhysique.com.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:41:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Advice For The Big First Date</title>
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			<description>Everyone feels a mixture of excitement and nervousness when they consider going on a first date. There are perhaps few times that people desire to mak...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Everyone feels a mixture of excitement and nervousness when they consider going on a first date. There are perhaps few times that people desire to make an impression as much as they do on a first date. While there is no way to remove all of the fears that go with first dates, there are some simple ways to make the experience less stressful and more enjoyable.<br /><br />First of all, it is wiser and important to be careful about who you choose to go on a first date with. Everyone agrees that the purpose of dating is to get to know someone, so while you do not have to not a lot about a person before taking them on a first date, it is helpful to at least know something of the person you will be sharing the date with. If you do not know them personally, be sure that one of your friends or family members knows that person at least a little. You will save yourself time, energy and perhaps disappointment by choosing wisely who you will share a first date with.<br /><br />Another bit of advice about a first date is to agree to do something that you both enjoy. There is perhaps nothing worse than going on a first date only to hate the activity you are doing. If, for example, you hate bowling with a passion, then perhaps agreeing to bowl on a first date is not the best choice for you. Doing something you do not enjoy may hinder your ability to enjoy the person you are with, which is, after all, the whole point of the first date.<br /><br />Remember that the first date is not all about you. Start right from the beginning by showing genuine interest in whoever you are with. Everyone loves it when someone asks great questions and seems to genuinely care about their life. If you have trouble thinking of questions off the top of your head, perhaps it would be wise for you to think of a few good questions before you head off on your date. Do whatever it takes to show the person you are with that you care enough to ask them questions.<br /><br />You can never know if you will really enjoy the person you are with or if you will feel comfortable with them until you get into the first date, so make sure that you have given yourself good boundaries for your date. Put a time limit on the date right from the beginning so that you know when the end is near. This is especially helpful if the first date turns out to be less than ideal (which, unfortunately, happens more than you might think).<br /><br />First dates, when done well, can be a great first step in getting to know someone great. So take your time and do first dates with care.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>A Beginners Guide To Online Dating - 5 Great Tips!</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Did you know that two out of five single people in the UK now use some kind of on line dating service? That&#039;s 40% of all singles! Unfortunately, the p...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you know that two out of five single people in the UK now use some kind of on line dating service? That&#039;s 40% of all singles! Unfortunately, the percentage of these people who actually find a real romance as a direct result of their site memberships is very low - probably less than 10%. <br /><br />Why is this? Well, it&#039;s true that some sites are better than others; they have more traffic, they are better to navigate; they just &#039;work&#039; whilst others just don&#039;t. But what really matters is how you use a site when you actually sign-up to one. Take my word for it, unless you take the five simple steps that I&#039;m about to outline, you may as well do something more productive with your time than join a singles site. What I&#039;m about to say may sound obvious and rather simplistic, but you&#039;d be surprised at how many people don&#039;t bother doing the &#039;obvious&#039;. So here goes... <br /><br />1. Create A Great Profile. This is the most important aspect of your dating site experience. Don&#039;t just say &#039;Nice guy seeks nice girl for trips to the cinema&#039; - how boring does that sound? Take the time to say something about yourself, your lifestyle, your interests and the type of person you&#039;re hoping to meet. And remember to sound happy, upbeat, fun and confident; if you&#039;re miserable about your recent breakup, then keep it to yourself! This isn&#039;t the time for modesty; if you think you&#039;re pretty darn attractive, then be sure to say so. And humour is a real ice-breaker - if you can make someone laugh, they&#039;ll be more likely to want to contact you. <br /><br />2. Always Upload A Photo. Even if you don&#039;t have a very flattering one to hand, you should always post a pic with your profile. Remember, 95% of people on dating sites only search for other members who have bothered to provide a picture of themselves. You want to see what other potential partners look like so it stands to reason that other people will want to know what you look like too. If your photo isn&#039;t recent or isn&#039;t a great likeness of you, you can always say so in your profile. <br /><br />3. Be Proactive. Don&#039;t just join a site and expect other people to contact you. Make sure you regularly search the database for people with whom you might be compatible and when you find someone you like the look or sound of, write to them immediately and tell them why you think you might be a good fit. <br /><br />4. Write Great Emails. OK, you&#039;ve joined a dating site, you&#039;ve searched for other members who fall within your specified categories, and you&#039;ve been presented with a page of matching profiles. You&#039;re eager to fire off a few emails...but what on earth do you say in them? Re-read the paragraph above about creating a great profile and apply the same rules to the first email that you send to another member. If it looks like you can&#039;t be bothered to say much or that you&#039;re sending the same one line message to several people, then they probably wont bother to reply. Tell that person a little about who you are and why you think you might both be compatible - respond directly to what you&#039;ve read in that person&#039;s profile - sound interested and interesting and you&#039;ll get an email by return - sound boring and downbeat and you&#039;ll just be ignored. <br /><br />5. Check Back With The Site. There are two reasons why you should do this as often as possible. The most obvious one is to keep up to speed with who has joined since you last logged-on; that special someone might have signed-up since you last visited the site so don&#039;t miss out. However, what most people don&#039;t realise is that when you log-in to a dating site, your profile moves up the listings on the internal search engine which means that you are more likely to be spotted and subsequently contacted by other people. Don&#039;t be a stranger to the site you&#039;ve joined and I recommend that you visit the site at least once a day during the lifetime of your membership. <br /><br />So there you have it - 5 easy ways to make your chosen dating site work for YOU. Have fun and happy hunting!]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>7 Tips For Dating Older Woman</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Men are interested in dating older women because <br />they are more experienced and more capable of <br />handling relationships smoothly. Older women are <br />mor...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Men are interested in dating older women because <br />they are more experienced and more capable of <br />handling relationships smoothly. Older women are <br />more mature, financially independent, and good <br />lovers.<br /><br />Younger men have been attracted to older women <br />for a long time. This happens because older women <br />are mature, know what expect from life, and do <br />not care about what &#8216;neighbors say&#8217;.  If in the <br />past this was a big shame, today these couples <br />are not keeping in secret anymore their <br />relationship.<br /><br />Dating older woman can be a nice and exciting <br />experience. If you are a person interested in <br />dating older woman, you must think before because <br />there are good parts and bad parts.<br /><br />Some of the bad parts are that she has passed <br />over in life and has many worries. She has ex-<br />boyfriends, husbands, children&#039;s, pending <br />divorces, financial obligations, debts. Maybe <br />your friends will consider you a hero, but your <br />friends will talk about you, frown upon you. <br />Remember that she is older than you are, has life <br />experience, so she is often in control, and would <br />like to manipulate you.<br /><br />The good part is that she knows a lot about <br />female- male relationships. She knows very well <br />what she wants and from whom and they usually <br />looking for a man that consider like them that <br />compatibility and open communication are  more <br />important than age. They do not need a man to <br />take care of them. Older women are forthright and <br />honest and they will tell you right off, what she <br />thinks about you so you do not have to wonder <br />where you stand with her.<br /><br />It is necessary that you find an older woman who <br />is interested in a younger man. You will have <br />bigger chances of success to win her heart .If <br />you already have a date with her, do not blow up. <br />Here are some helpful tips for attracting her. <br /><br />Be yourself. She is dating you because she likes <br />you; you offer her spontaneity and fun. So, do <br />not even think about impersonating someone that <br />you are not.<br /><br />Take her somewhere she has never been before; <br />show her that you are different from other men <br />your age. Invite her at a jazz club, concert or <br />an exotic restaurant.<br /><br />You must change the topic of your discussions. <br />Ask about her job, hobbies, what type of music <br />she likes... Lady is smart, confident and mature, <br />so do not discuss about age. You should be <br />confident too.<br /><br />Be spontaneous. Offer her something that people <br />her age cannot, like excitement in and out of the <br />bed. She is usually not looking for a serious <br />relationship - she just wants to have fun. <br />However, it is true that older women can do a lot <br />for a younger man &#8211; besides sex.<br /><br />Do not compare her to your ex. This would not <br />make her feel better with you. The older woman <br />can feel comfortable being with you even if you <br />are younger and it will be at ease with your <br />presence. Make her feel important and show her <br />that you are interested in her.<br /><br />You have to have the same intensity about life <br />like her. You must know that an older woman will <br />never wake you in the middle of the night to ask <br />what you are thinking, and this should not bother <br />to you. <br /><br />Do not move too fast. You know that she is not <br />looking to make fast a family, because she <br />already had one and that one failed. Maybe she <br />already has children&#8217;s and this will complicate <br />things. You should always be willing to accept <br />the complications that come with dating an older <br />woman.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>5 Magic Tricks to Attract a Romanian Woman</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[So many men have asked me to share some secrets on how to attract a Romanian woman. <br /><br />A long term relationship with a Romanian woman is a very rewardi...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[So many men have asked me to share some secrets on how to attract a Romanian woman. <br /><br />A long term relationship with a Romanian woman is a very rewarding experience (if you&#039;re with the right person) and will lead you to a level of satisfaction like you have never experienced before.<br /><br />When selecting a Romanian woman for an LTR you should keep one thing in mind - BE PICKY!!! Settle for nothing less than the best.<br /> <br />The reality is that the hardest thing with Romanian women is to attract them and get them to trust you.  So, there is no reason to spend time with women who aren&#039;t right for you.<br /><br />There are some little tricks you have to know that will help you score like crazy.<br /><br />1. Romanian women like to carry on an intelligent conversation with a man. Many find an interesting man sexy. You can show intelligence by being a good listener. Ask about her interests, her work, her hobbies, and pay attention to the details. This makes for good conversation. <br /><br />2. Keeping promises is also important. If you say you are going to call, do so. If you say you are going to show up (even at an online date) at a certain time, do so. Don&#039;t make idle promises that you have no intention of keeping. <br /><br />3. Send romantic SMS messages that are evocative. When said with the right mix of emotion and adoration, they are powerful enough to melt the stoniest of hearts. Also sending SMS will help you two to keep in touch and develop your relationship faster.<br /><br />4. Also adding humor and flirting into the conversation can really spice things up. Women always remember someone who makes them laugh. <br /><br />5. The most important thing in attracting a good Romanian lady is authenticity. You will attract compatible people when you show them who you really are. You don&#039;t want a woman to be attracted to someone you are not!  Lying in the beginning only complicates things down the line. Be completely honest from the start and if she likes you, you&#039;re in good shape. If she doesn&#039;t like you, you didn&#039;t find yet the right person. <br /><br />But don&#039;t give up on finding the woman you want, there is some woman out there for every guy. And when you&#039;ll find the right one for you all your mates will become invidious.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:35:29 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Are You Confused About What Bra You Need?</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Are you confused about what bra you need? Do you need an Underwire for support? What is a wireless, strapless bra? <br /><br />The reasons for some common ailme...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you confused about what bra you need? Do you need an Underwire for support? What is a wireless, strapless bra? <br /><br />The reasons for some common ailments like backache, strains and poor posture, can be linked to simply selecting the wrong type of bra. Taking a little time to learn what the different types of bra are actually for and selecting the right one, will no longer seem like your sitting a medical exam. <br /><br />So many types of Bras have been produced since their first appearance. Thanks to lots of research and modern manufacturing techniques, women don?t have to struggle to fit their upper body and chest into oxygen restricting contraptions anymore. <br /><br />Most of today?s bras are made of lavish fabrics, made to support, uplift and enhance a woman&#039;s breasts. <br /><br />See through, specialty bras, wireless, underwired, nursing, maternity bras, sports bras and even strapless and backless bras are just some of the types available. There is a bra on hand to fit any bust size. <br /><br />Imagine going for a run without one? <br />A time when a bra can prove indispensable is during and after pregnancy and for use during sport. Sports bra&#039;s that provide that much needed support during heavy physical activity are appreciated mainly by women with larger chests. <br /><br />How easy is it now to feed your baby while you are on the go? <br />Pregnant women have access to nursing and maternity bras, which makes breastfeeding on the go a piece of cake. Innovative designs allow discreet feeding and offer comfy support for when a woman&#039;s breast Size can change or alter in a time span of weeks or months. <br /><br />Some women have a preference for underwire bras because they believe they offer the best support. However, for other women underwire bras can be uncomfortable. Thanks to the manufacturers there is a huge selection of Wireless bras that are both gratifying and supportive as their wired counterparts. <br /><br />In the following pages to come, we have categorised the most popular types of bras and listed their benefits and descriptions, so you can gain a further understanding and pick the right bra for you.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>All About Wedding Rings</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[You get to the alter and you say your I do&#8217;s and it&#039;s time for the best man to present the wedding rings, he pats his top pockets then his bottom pock...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[You get to the alter and you say your I do&#8217;s and it&#039;s time for the best man to present the wedding rings, he pats his top pockets then his bottom pockets and you stare at him getting worried that may be he has forgotten or lost the most important part of your wedding, the rings! But there they are in his inside pocket and he passes them over to you and a look of relief washes over your face!<br /><br />Wedding rings are the be all and end all to any wedding, they are usually just plain gold bands and it is the engagement ring that has the diamonds. But some men like to spoil a woman and get her a wedding ring encrusted with diamonds. Like they say diamonds are a girl&#039;s best friend! The wedding rings are usually put on the fingers at the end of the vows and then there is the famous &#8220;kiss the bride&#8221; moment.<br /><br />The wedding bands symbolize unity and a constant circle, they are you and your partner together through everything, thick and thin, sickness and health and everything else that a married couple in love will go through together but it means that although there may be rocky or bubbly parts you will still be together to the end and the circle will continue! Some mothers pass their wedding rings down to their daughters as a symbol of love and friendship, not when they are married of course, but when their husband passes away and they are left widowed.<br /><br />Wedding rings are usually bought from a jeweller but they can be purchased second hand or even on the internet, yes the internet does sell everything these days! The most important part of the wedding is saying "I do" then slipping that ring onto the person that you love finger knowing that you will spend the rest of your life loving them and cherishing them, no day is more special than your wedding day!]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>4 Tips to Help Write Personal Wedding Vows</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A person&#8217;s wedding is one of the most memorable, important, and high points in an individual&#8217;s life.  At a time when a man and a woman want to make th...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A person&#8217;s wedding is one of the most memorable, important, and high points in an individual&#8217;s life.  At a time when a man and a woman want to make the ultimate commitment to spend the rest of their lives together, the desire to have personalized vows is certainly understandable.  This is one of the most unique and special days in a person&#8217;s life, so if you want to speak your own personal wedding vows, than by all means, you should go for it!<br /><br />Writing your own vows can be intimidating.  Wedding days always add pressure to even the most mundane of tasks, and certainly writing the vows you want to say to your significant other in front of all your friends and family is no small matter!  Still, don&#8217;t let fear cause you to go along with some basic commonly used wedding vows if you really want that personalized touch.  Just follow a few basic tips, and this will help you be on your way to writing the tips your future spouse deserves!<br /><br />1.	Write from the heart.  Your wedding day represents the epitome of love between you and your future spouse.  The two of you are together for a reason.  Anything you write should be honest and from your heart, because that is what will really make your words special.<br />2.	You don&#8217;t have to be Robert Frost or Emily Dickinson.  If you are a poet, great.  Keep in mind, though, that in the end words are just words.  Your wedding vows do not have to be an amazing classic piece of literature&#8212;they need to be an honest display of your feelings for the other person.  Don&#8217;t use long poetical words if all it does is put distance between your words and your feelings.<br />3.	It&#8217;s okay to brainstorm.  Before you set down to write everything, make a list of the things about your spouse that you absolutely love about your spouse, then make a list of the commitments you want to make.  Figure out what parts of those lists you really want to include (keep in mind the vows are read in front of families and friends) and keep those.<br />4.	Short and Sweet.  It doesn&#8217;t take many words or a lot of time to make your heart known to everyone present.  A lot can be said in a really short time, so don&#8217;t feel like you have to make the vows any longer than they naturally come out.<br /><br />Follow these four tips, and you&#8217;ll find yourself getting over your worries to write some great wedding vows that your spouse will love!]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>A Guide to Choosing Sunglasses</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A Guide to Choosing Sunglasses<br /><br />Sunglasses are one of the ultimate fashion accessories. They are great in helping you to create your own unique image....]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A Guide to Choosing Sunglasses<br /><br />Sunglasses are one of the ultimate fashion accessories. They are great in helping you to create your own unique image. What exact style you choose really depends on your personal taste, age and the shape of your face. Yet, not matter what style of sunglasses you are thinking of buying, it is important that you end up choosing the best possible quality pair.<br /><br />Some tips to choosing quality sunglasses are provided below. Being educated by what makes a quality pair of sunglasses is very important when you are searching for your next pair of sunglasses. Keep these tips in mind when you are browsing.<br /><br />Protection from UV<br /><br />One major contributor to eye disease is ultraviolet radiation. This is why it is important to choose a pair of sunglasses that protect you from the harmful effect of UV. Just because your glasses have a dark tint doesn&#039;t mean that you are protect from UV. Make sure you check the sunglasses UV rating.<br /><br />What the Sunglasses Are Made From<br /><br />Generally speaking the heavier the sunglasses the higher quality they will be. You want to ensure that the material that they are made from will last a long time and be able to resist the constant knocks that sunglasses typically take.<br /><br />Different Tints<br /><br />Tints are the colors that are applied to sunglasses lenses to help reduce the light that makes contact with the eyes. The particular tint you choose is up to your personal taste. However, different tints will have a different effect on the perceived brightness and glare, and will distort color differently.<br /><br />As an example, gray tints reduce glare and don&#039;t distort the color. On the other hand, yellows lens will distort color but sharpen your perceived view.<br /><br />To Polarize or Not to Polarize?<br /><br />Sunglasses that are polarized will reduce the glare of the light which bounces off roads and water. They are typically preferred by people who drive a lot during the day or boat on the water. If you work or play near a lot of flat surfaces you may wish to investigate using polarized sunglasses.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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