It is a rare occurrence to come across an online swinger dating profile that does not include any pictures of the actual swingers themselves. Since attraction is a major consideration for most people, they want to see the fruit before taking a bite! Here are some helpful tips for creating a great photo album for your profile:

• The more pictures you include in your profile, the greater chance you will have of attracting more responses. Some sites will let you upload as many as 100 pictures in your photo gallery.
• Dont be afraid that youll be recognized by someone you know. Access to your profile is only available to other paying members of the website. Besides, if a friend, relative, or neighbor does recognize you, that means they must be there for the very same reason you are!
• If you choose to post nude pictures of yourself, make sure they are tasteful. This always leaves a better impression than just showcasing your genitals, implying that its the only thing you have to offer. If youre not sure how to pose, you can always get ideas from nude photography websites, books and magazines.
• If you prefer to be clothed in your pictures, dress the same way you would dress if you were meeting someone in person. The easiest time to take some great pictures is right before you head out the door to go to a club or party. Youve invested the time to look your best, so why not get some extra mileage out of your efforts!
• Many members include pictures that give them a personality, rather than being just another number. These pictures can range from the party they went to last weekend and having fun at a sporting event or concert, to enjoying hobbies like traveling.
• If you are a couple, include pictures of both of you. You do not necessarily have to pose together. It doesnt make any sense to only show the female half of the couple if you eventually want to meet other people in person anyway.

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When the body starts to age, it naturally becomes less efficient at processing and using the available nutrients. Because of this and a variety of other reasons, seniors are far more prone to developing illnesses as they age. As you take more medication to battle these new illnesses, the body has a harder time breaking down and dealing with the lack of nutrients.

Many seniors live alone these days and find it hard to prepare good, nutritionally-balanced meals, and because they also have a difficult time getting regular exercise, they are more prone to having to deal with vitamin and nutrient deficiencies. Many studies have shown that a lot of seniors are considered to be undernourished and on the verge of being unhealthy.

Aging bodies lose the ability to properly manage and re-supply the required amounts of vitamins and nutrients, resulting in health problems ranging from circulatory issues to mental conditions. Sometimes, the medicines they take for these conditions also affect their appetite, resulting in a vicious cycle of vitamin and nutrient deficiency. Many seniors can benefit from a proper vitamin and nutrient regimen that can supplement what their aging bodies are missing. To fit their health needs, seniors require a different blend of nutrients and vitamins than people with younger bodies and minds. For this reason, specially-blended formulations of multivitamins have been created for seniors and their specific nutritional needs.

Its important that seniors do their research before taking any form of multivitamin or supplements, beginning with talking to their doctor about possible side effects of a particular supplement. Interactivity with medications theyre already taking may need to be addressed as well. There have been many studies linking medical problems associated with aging, to improper nutrition in seniors. This is one of the reasons that age-specific multivitamins were developed.

Vitamin D is just as important to aging bodies and minds as it is for younger people. The body needs this vitamin to allow it to properly absorb and use calcium, which is even more important in seniors who may have trouble with aging bones. Vitamin D is very important to help keep bones flexible and healthy, and to ward off the onset of osteoporosis. Many seniors dont get the required amounts of calcium in their diets and are at risk of bone and teeth medical conditions.

Vitamin K is a very important element to aid in blood clotting in the body. It has also been linked to preventing what is arguably the most dreaded disease in seniors - Alzheimer's. Many medical conditions are the direct result of improper diet in seniors, so whatever you can do to help your body stave off the advent of aging and aging illnesses, the better off youll be. Nutritional supplements are available for seniors in capsule or liquid form (for those who have trouble taking pills). The important thing is to start taking a senior formulation multivitamin as soon as you feel the need to do so. There are many discount and no-name brand formulations of senior multivitamins out there. Check with your doctor or pharmacist as to the one thats best for you.

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I've always taken pride in having an open mind ...

So, when the invitation came to visit Uri Geller at his estate in the English countryside back in the summer of 1987, I couldn't pass the opportunity to personally experience the phenomenon he represents and/or channels.

Uri Geller has made a career out of being controversial. His claims of possessing paranormal talents have not necessarily polarized opinions as much as the outrageous outlets by which he seemingly prefers to display them. For example, Geller has, at one time or another, alleged to have:

- bent spoons and keys merely by concentrating on them,

- made a soccer ball move just before a Scottish penalty kick was taken during an international match against England, causing the shot to be missed and victory assured for the English,

- stopped the hands of time on Big Ben,

- advised families that messages from the dead would appear to them in symbolic acts,

- sent disorienting mental signals to KGB agents at the request of the CIA, and

- healed people's afflictions merely by being close to them.

Uri Geller was an Israeli paratrooper who fought in the Six-Day War and dabbled in modeling and a small-time magician's career before bursting onto the global oddity scene by apparently having access to a part of his brain that others didn't. He seemingly had the powers to move objects and sense thoughts and do them well enough that major media and, yes, even major governments took notice. Results may have been mixed --- the CIA, interestingly, doesn't comment either way about their contact with Geller --- but they all served to perpetuate his fame (or notoriety, according to the skeptics).

When we approached his mansion, there was no doubting that his exhibitions, books, television appearances and hobnobbing with politicos and celebrities had allowed him to amass considerable wealth. Geller met us in the foyer, immediately conveying the impression that he may be a shameless self-promoter in public, but at home, he was a gracious host. This was a social call, so he was casually dressed, soft-spoken and totally unpretentious. I couldn't say that for the furniture in his drawing room, however, as the matching sofa, chairs and coffee table were composed of huge glass-shards held together by metal spines. They were more artwork than furniture, and I was quite glad we settled in the kitchen instead.

Inevitably, our conversation broached the topic of Geller's talents. He asked if I wanted to see them for myself and, after receiving the obvious response, he pulled a spoon from the utensil drawer and gave it to me to inspect. I can attest that it was a normal, everyday spoon; I tried to flex it and confirmed that its malleability was what one would expect from a common spoon.

Geller took it, kept it in clear view, and began to rub the stem in short, quick strokes from his index finger. Before my eyes, the spoon's business end began a perpendicular rise, as if awakening from a nap. When it had formed a 90-degree angle, Geller stopped rubbing and handed me the spoon again. I felt the bent segment of the stem for signs of heat, but there was none. I checked to see if the tensile strength had been diminished, but it had not.

He really did it.

Geller then asked me to pull any spoon from the drawer and he'd do it again. I noticed that they were made of sterling silver --- ie- a normal metal --- and wondered how many he'd buy during the course of a year. Meanwhile, he repeated the feat. The only factor I noticed that could have possibly come into play was that Geller made sure he was standing in the same place both times. There was a metal radiator very close to him, but I have no idea if that played any role in the result.

He then gave me a small notebook and pen and asked me to draw something simple. He stood away and there was no chance he could see what I did. As this was summer, I opted for something totally opposite from the season and sketched a Christmas tree with a star on top. I then closed the notebook and told him I was finished.

Geller reached for a totally separate piece of paper and pen. He sat at the table, thought for a moment and began to draw. He briefly stared at me and then returned to his task. It only took another minute for him to announce he was done. He put down his pen and held up his drawing.

It was a Christmas tree, with a star on top.

I was impressed. I almost wished I had something he could heal.

I could not resist asking one off-the-wall question. I knew a prominent shipbuilding family in Spain who had access to the records of many galleons which disappeared on return voyages from the New World. Many of them were laden with gold. Had Geller ever been asked to 'divine' for precious metals underwater?

He didn't bat an eye. "No," he replied, "But I don't know why I couldn't."

He pulled a book from a nearby shelf and opened it to a section of photographs in the middle. The topic was Uri Geller. The photos were allegedly taken with a sensitivity that exceeded the spectrum of light. There seemed to be a 'cloud' between Geller's head and a small object of his concentration, such as a ball. The inference was that his mental projection was being physically 'captured' on film, joining his mind with the matter on which he was focused.

I ultimately did report to the Spanish magnates what I had seen and what I suggested. They were more than interested. One of their scions promised to get back to me, and he did, but somewhere during the course of our days, the momentum to pursue such a project faded.

I did pay closer attention to Uri Geller in the next few years. The two displays I witnessed were clearly his top talents; I read accounts of similar feats from others who had met him. However, Geller wasn't as successful when he attempted to expand his range. For instance, he bought a soccer team, Exeter, and said he'd keep his mind off the pitch. I guess he did, as they were relegated to a lower division under his chairmanship.

Allegedly, Geller did later claim to avail his services to oil and gold companies. He said he got results, but that nobody wanted to disclose he was the secret to their success. He's since written a number of books --- some of the holistic tomes are actually quite logical and devoid of anything paranormal --- and continues to enjoy the company of celebrities.

I have no idea about his talents beyond what I saw. I am convinced that what I witnessed was authentic. My lingering thought is what Geller's displays to me could portend for the human condition. It's a fact that 90% of our cerebrum's utility is yet to be understood. Did all of us really have the powers of telekinesis and telepathy?

Those are deep thoughts, and I'm certainly open to further suggestions. In the meantime, if I ever come across shipping records which list a cargo of golden spoons lost at sea, I know who I'm going to call.

Copyright 2006 The Longer Life Group

J Square Humboldt is the featured columnist at the Longer Life website, which is dedicated to providing information, strategies, analysis and commentary designed to improve the quality of living. His page can be found at http://longerlifegroup.com/cyberiter.html and his observations are published three times per week.

This condition can cause many problems for sufferers, including loss of grip and, of course, a great deal of pain. But what are its causes and is there a remedy?

Thumb arthritis usually occurs after the age of forty and is more common in women than in men. The first symptom of thumb arthritis is usually pain experienced at the base of the thumb when gripping an object or when applying force - say to turn a key or open the lid of a jar. This form of osteoarthritis can make these simple household tasks difficult as it limits the strength and range of motion of the thumb.

Other symptoms may include swelling, stiffness and tenderness at the base of the thumb, decreased strength when grasping objects, enlarged appearance or a 'bony' look to the base of the thumb and general discomfort and aching after use.

The exact cause of this condition is unknown (in common with osteoarthritis generally) but the following factors are thought to contribute to its development:

Being female Having a job that puts high stress on the thumb joint Having certain hereditary conditions - joint ligament laxity, defective cartilage etc. Having past injuries such as fractures or sprains to the basal thumb joint Being over forty years of age Having existing rheumatoid arthritis

The basal thumb joint allows your thumb its wide range of movement and consists of the trapezium (the small bone at the base of your thumb), the first metacarpal (the thumb's first bone) and the wrist's scaphotrapezio-trapezoidal joint (STT).

In a normal basal joint, cartilage covers the ends of the bone, acting as a cushion to let the bones glide smoothly over each other. In thumb arthritis, the cartilage deteriorates allowing the bone ends to rub and roughen - the main cause of pain.

Your body's attempts to repair the damage may lead to new bone growth (spurs), which are noticeable on the joint. Each of the repair steps also produces the pain commonly associated with this condition.

Although there is no cure for thumb arthritis, self-care measures do exist. These include specialised splints, prescribed medication or corticosteroid injections. In extreme cases surgery may be the only way to gain a measure of relief.

It would seem then that there is no real remedy for thumb arthritis, any more than other general arthritic conditions, but that early diagnosis and treatment may serve to alleviate the worst symptoms of what can otherwise be a very debilitating condition. Changing lifestyle or work practices may help - any reduction of strain on the affected joint should bring some measure of relief. Too, adapting to the condition by using aids to mobility or dexterity can help, alleviating some of the frustration that is often felt by sufferers of arthritis and allowing the person affected to retain as much independence as possible. Exercise (as opposed to stressing) of the joint can also help to retain its range of motion.

As with all medical issues, it is essential that you consult your doctor if you suspect the onset of any form of arthritis.

Steve Dempster writes fiction, copy and articles such as the one above. For more information on mobility aids, pay a call to Electric Mobility World