28 May 2008

Unification and Equalization of Mankind

Human history, however, refutes their basic assumption.
It is true that mankind has never experienced real equality, wherein members of a given society all have the same social status. But “progress” has always meant equalization. “Equal” is a social term and means having the same social status.
The progress of human society has always been [...]

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27 May 2008

We Decide Our Responses

It is only human to become critical of others when we suffer from our own shortcomings. Then we become interested in the faults of others. Ordinarily our natural social interest enables us to see and enjoy the good qualities in our fellow men. Everyone has virtues, just as everyone has faults. Whether we emphasize his [...]

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23 May 2008

A Nice Introduction for the Maid of Honor

After the Best Man’s speech, some Maids of Honor give a speech. She may not, however, want to speak after you dazzle the crowd. If she does have the chutzpah, the least you can do is give her a nice introduction. This will cement the crowd’s understanding that you’re the MC, this is your little [...]

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22 May 2008

The Best Man Rehearsal Speech

Sometimes you’ll be asked to say a few words at the rehearsal dinner. It can be obvious when a Best Man isn’t prepared to speak twice, so be sure you know what you’d say if asked to avoid repeating yourself. Now, don’t go looking in your contract and claim that you never agreed to more [...]

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21 May 2008

The Reception

All right, you’re almost there. You’ve done a great job up to this point. Now you just need to bring it home with a solid Best Man speech and a few graceful dances. But all your good work has only been a warm-up for the wedding reception, so don’t lose focus now. In this chapter, [...]

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20 May 2008

Some Pitfalls to be avoided in Therapy

Anyone doing marital therapy is in a position to make a bad situation worse. The following observations may be useful both to those who plan to seek marital counseling and to the counselors themselves.
Even the best therapist, with the most adequate training, is bound to have bad days and is certain to do better [...]

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19 May 2008

Clarity for Buying a Diamond Engagement Ring

Clarity refers to how free the diamond is of blemishes and inclusions when viewed with your own eyes and when viewed under lOX magnification. Blemishes are imperfections on the outside of the diamond, for example: pits, chips, nicks, scratches. Inclusions are inside the diamond: carbon, fractures, and breaks. The following scale is the GIA (Gemological [...]

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16 May 2008

Cubic Zirconia (CZ) Fakes

Many customers ask me how they can be assured that what they are purchasing is really a diamond. Don’t worry. Unless you are buying it from someone off the street this shouldn’t be a concern. As long as you follow my J.Q.S. you will have no problems.
Cubic zirconia is a diamond simulant that looks [...]

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15 May 2008

Extreme Outdoor Bachelor Fun

This option isn’t for the testosterone-challenged. How about a white water rafting or kayaking half-day or full-day class/tour for the group? These can be organized with a guide who gives instructions-and who can save your butt when you take a bath.
Personally, I like the idea of organizing a rock-climbing class. If your group is [...]

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14 May 2008

The Rehearsal

The first part of the rehearsal dinner night will probably begin at the site of the actual wedding ceremony. This will likely be the first time all the players are in the same place. This is an important time for the Bride and Groom because it gives them a chance to see how the people [...]

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