"oh you will find somebody". Why do you think this simple comment has to do with having a relationship or not? Finding someone one does not mean or lead to a relationship unless you want it.
OLDER WOMEN...hmmm having a problem with your not wanting a relationship.... considering I know more single OLDER women than ones in a relationship .... and the OLDER women I know, enjoy being single having the freedom to live their own lives.
hmm let me put it this way, he (not from a date site) was not interested in being introduced to someone over 50 yrs old let alone a 51 yr old. He is 48 yrs old. Never say never.
No it does not matter. 20 yrs might be a bit of a stretch.
Even today on some show, women mentioned males in their age range (40+) are looking for women in their 30's or younger. One woman said she did not like the idea of dating someone her father's age. I agree that I would not like to date someone my father's age. Someone 25 yrs older than I am, might be a great friend and the best person to have in my life, but I guess, someone I can talk about things from my generation would be more to my liking (as a partner/lover). There are many couples that are able to have a successful relationship with this big an age difference. My aunt was 17 yrs younger than her husband. They truly loved each other. No matter what, they still had that glow in their eyes when they looked at each other. I also watched her go down hill and so alone when my uncle passed away.
I guess it depends on the couple involved. If they are with each other, are good to and for each other, the rest should not be anyone's business.
Weekend weather was great. Did have a few mornings of frost last week.
Few things in the garden have been strong enough to survive the frost. When I have to clean up the garden and put the flower pots away and the flowers have all shriveled up, then I truly know summer is over.
That time is coming soon. But I do love the colors of fall. So colorful.
Thanks for letting us know you are doing well. Wish you all the best in the new location and career. Do hope you will get to see your new grandchild soon.
I went on Saturday with a friend, and it was very interesting. We have to go back because we were unable to see the other displays upstairs.
There was a gift shop there and it would be nice to get somethings for my kids.
The Dragon display was very cool. Lots of ancient dragon carvings from Asia. The craftmanship it took to make the stuff was mind boggling when you think of what kinds of tools they had back then. It was very enjoyable, and recommend it to anyone interested in going.
If a window on one side of the house faces a door or another window on the other side of the house, you need to hang something infront of the windows. Example a plant. Ferns are good.
Water fountains. I have books on it. Look on line. You will find out lots of cool stuff on it.
Love Legend of Zelda my oldest son still has a colecovison, intellivision etc, nintendo and super nintendo. He prefers those to the newer consoles his brother has.
People do not have the skills to make a relationship work. People get married for the wrong reasons. Relationships and marriage take work and it's not always fun or end like they do in the movies, fairy tales, and books.
Today people are looking for soul mates... and are unrealistic about makes a marriage, partnership/relationships work. They seek a (perfect idea of what they want) and not what is real.
Life to day, has so many things that cause tension. Cost of living, work stress, life style expectations, sometimes having to work 2 jobs, mom and dad working, and not time for each other let a lone the kids. School activities, cost of schooling on top of all the other things needed.
I watch the older couples that have managed to keep a healthy relationship and how much tolerance they have for each other, and are there for each other through thick and thin. They talk to each other, not at each other. (JMO from what I have seen from people I know... do not know about what everyone else has observed). Today it's so easy to just walk away, and it's accepted. (in most countries)
With all the stress out there today, people are angry and frustrated. Bit hard to be able to have a relationship and not let all the outside stress etc creep in. (JMO)
Depends on the 2 people, what stage of life and what changes they have gone through.
For some, the old feelings do come up, but then the things that broke up the relationship could come to the surface and show you why you should not be together.
Others have had successful relationships with an old love that has wanted to re kindle the relationship after a long separation. Sometimes it is because they have learned from their mistakes, and are at the right time in their life to be the right partner for you.
Everyone can give an opinion, but the only one that can tell you for sure, is you.
In fact, a U.S. study found that one in 25 sites contained intrusive software, ranging from adware to keystroking programs that allow someone to see what you type. Many of the most dangerous sites offer enticements such as free games, illegal music downloads or screen savers.
Get a router – and lock it down. Almost any $30 Wi-Fi router beefs up your security by acting as yet another firewall. But this doesn’t help much if you then leave your wireless connection open to anyone driving down your street.
If you have unencrypted Wi-Fi, anybody can log on to your network and use your bandwidth - or more ominously, watch what you do or even break into your computer. Be sure to set your router to encrypt your data. You usually have two choices: WEP or WPA. Experts advise WPA because it’s harder to break.
Use caution at the coffee shop. More and more cafes and coffee shops offer free laptop Wi-Fi access. But this easy access also makes it easy for a fellow patron to spy on you. Make sure your computer is set not to share files with a network, and avoid typing in passwords or sensitive data, especially if you're on an unsecured Web page (one that doesn't start with "https").
And under no circumstances should you do your banking in a public spot.
Get really, really smart about passwords. Use different passwords for your sensitive accounts. A strong password is long, combines letters and numbers and should not be anything that someone who knows a bit about you could guess. Microsoft has a tool that tests password strength (http://www.microcrosoft.com/protect). Unfortunately, such a password is often difficult to remember.
Remember: your computer knows everything. As you surf the Net, your browser can make a record of every site you visit. "Cookies" are typically loaded onto your computer by the sites you visit, as well as storing copies of those sites in your cache file. This makes your history easily accessible to anyone else who looks at your browser. The new Internet Explorer and Firefox have functions under Tools that clear your browsing history.
Wipe it clean – or smash it to bits. Personal information can remain on your hard drive even after you think you deleted them. Before you throw or give away an old computer, wipe your hard drive clean with high quality disk wipers, or you can download for free Darik’s Boot and Nuke at dban.sourceforge.net. Some experts recommend taking this a bit further by literally destroying your old hard drive.
Don't assume you are anonymous online. Many websites keep detailed records about their visitors, and your digital footprints could, in theory, be traced to you.
You can keep your computer more secure by taking these simple steps.
We've all heard of the dangers. Cyber stalkers, phishers, scammers and hackers have dedicated themselves to all sorts of mischief from stealing passwords and money to crashing our hard drives.
Malicious spyware and adware can track your surfing and Internet activities, allowing companies to compile a huge amount of personal data. This compromise of personal privacy is not only disturbing, but dangerous as it can make you vulnerable for identity theft.
And while you can never completely eliminate computer-related security risks, here are some simple tips from Money Magazine to protect yourself (and to minimize the damage if you do get hit).
Stay up to date. Cyber thieves are constantly looking for flaws in your operating system, particularly if you run Windows. So it is important to update your critical software regularly. To do this automatically, check your settings (under Control Panel in Windows and System Preferences on Macs) to make sure automatic updates are on.
Use security software. If you operate on Windows, it is essential to have antivirus, anti-spyware and firewall software. The antivirus/anti-spyware programs from Symantec and McAfee cost US $40 for a year.
If your Internet service provider supplies free software, compare it with paid programs by downloading a free trial. A firewall blocks other computers on the Internet from gaining access to your computer. The latest versions of Windows and Mac OS X have optional basic firewalls. Windows users should also consider using a third-party firewall. ZoneAlarm is a free download available at zonelabs.com. Firewalls also come bundled with all-in-one Internet-security programs, which range in price from US$50 to $70.
Don't assume you’re safe. Even with security software, you still face new risks that your program doesn’t know about yet. Similar to life off-line, street smarts are essential. When visiting unfamiliar websites, assume that any free down-load could contain a dangerous program. This is also true for emails and attachments sent by strangers.
Email should be considered part of your personal information -- just like your mailing address and telephone number -- and guarded with the same protection. You can cut down your exposure to spam and harmful risks by take a few precautions:
- Protect access. Change your email password from time to time, and never give it out.
- Create a separate email account for wide distribution. Sign up for a free service like Yahoo Mail, Hotmail or Gmail to use for social networking, newsletters and newsgroups, promotions and online dating.
- Beware of the bounce. Received a "could not deliver this message" notification for an email you didn't send? Check your "sent messages" folder for signs that someone has hacked into your email. Otherwise, the error message is either a trick to get you to read the email or your address was used in the "from" field of a spam message. (See Symantec's website for more information on this issue).
- Post with caution. If your address appears on a website, whether it's personal, professional or for a volunteer organization, make sure to disguise it from automatic scanning processes that capture your address and add it to spam lists. Switch out some of the characters such as (at) instead of @, and spell out "dotcom" instead of .com.
- Read the fine print. Before you sign up for a newsletter or alert, read the privacy policy first to make sure your information won't be shared. Legitimate businesses should always have a feature to allow you to "unsubscribe" and should never send you emails which you didn't request.
- Mind your CCs and BCCs. If you're sending out a single message to multiple recipients who don't know each other, protect their information by posting your own address in the "to field and list everyone else in the "BCC" (blind carbon copy) field rather than the "CC" field.
- Clear your cache. Adjust your internet browser settings to clear all personal information when you shut down the program, especially if you're using a public computer.
When it comes to harmful emails, even the most careful people get caught sometimes. It's important to know how to react, and to take action quickly if you become a victim. For example, if you suspect your email account has been compromised, change your password and contact your provider's help support for more information. A virus may require attention from a professional if your anti-virus software can't resolve the issue.
There are several organizations to which you can report phishing scams and fraud, including the Federal Trade Commission, the Anti-Phishing Working Group, SCAMwatch and Phonebusters. If you've given out your personal or financial information, treat it as a potential case of identity theft and contact your financial institutions and your local police fraud unit.
Resources: Anti-Phishing Working Group, Phonebusters, US-CERT Virus Basics
Phishing is the process of sending out an official-looking email in order to get victims to supply sensitive information like passwords, banking information, credit card numbers or social insurance number. The email may say there is a problem with your account and directs you to a website to verify financial information or enter your email and password. The con-artist could be posing as your bank, a local charity, a government institution, a business or a hiring employer, but their goal is to steal your cash or your identity.
The reasons these schemes are successful is that the emails and websites appear to be legitimate -- a technique known as "spoofing." Con-artists steal design elements (logos, colour schemes and layout) or source code from websites and legitimate emails to create their own fraudulent versions -- a wolf in sheep's clothing, so to speak.
It's hard to tell the real from the fake, but here's what you can do:
- Assume it's a fake. Any email asking for sensitive information should be treated with suspicion. While many companies do send out emails advertising new products or services, they usually call their customers directly if there is a problem with their account.
- Read closely. Watch for spelling and grammar mistakes throughout the email -- the "spoofed" part may be correct, but the added content may contain errors. Look for language and slang that may seem out of character for the person or organization supposedly sending the email. Is the tone formal in one part of the email, and more casual in another?
- Verify. If you think it might be a legitimate request (e.g. the message could be from a company you deal with) contact the institution yourself to see if there is a problem. Ignore all phone numbers and links in the email -- you don't know what's at the other end -- and instead look up the phone number or website via an internet search engine or phone book.
- Go to another source. If the message is from a company you don't know, don't try to contact them. Instead, stick to reputable sources for help. For example, if you receive an email confirming a purchase you never made, watch your credit card statement and contact your credit card company. Don't open any attached "invoices" or "receipts" -- they will likely contain a virus.
Charity scams, vacation scams, financial scams and other hoaxes are also perpetuated through email. More information about these issues can be found at 50Plus.com.
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Very True!
RE: You might not have known this, but a lot of non -l iving objects are actually either male or female.
Trust you Brew to come up with this one.