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Q: I’ve been on the Internet for about six months and I’m not getting any messages from anyone. I’m a very attractive woman who has a lot to offer. I put lots of info in my profile but no one is asking me out. Can you tell me how to write a profile that gets results?

A: My sister thinks I’m strange but I happen to like Internet dating. Quite a few men have hopped on a plane to meet me. I’ve met nice people on the net and had great dates and I’ve met a few nuts on the net that I never want to see again; no different than I’ve met face to face. One guy came to meet me for our first date looking like he got dressed with his eyes glued shutI never want to see him again while another guy and I went out, had a great time and are still friends to this day. If you have the skill of discernment, you will do fine on the Internet. At the end of the day, the Internet is another way of meeting people and exposing yourself to the masses. You can meet and greet more people on the Internet in one hour than you can in one week. The key to Internet dating success is writing a profile that piques the reader’s interest. It’s not what you say in your profile but how you say it. If you follow my top 3 tips below, you will be on your way to lots of dates in a very short period of time. Good luck!

1. Post a photo. And not one with you in a group of people or one with your ex-boyfriends head cut out of the photo. Not cute! Group photos are a no-no because you don’t want the viewer wondering which one of you is the one. Your photo should show you in your best light. Profiles with photos get viewed 10x more than those without.

2. Put YOU in your profile. Ok, what does that mean? What it means is this - put language in your profile that allows your personality to shine through and gives the viewer a strong sense of who you are. Talk about what you like (entertaining at home, a variety of music and name a few artists you enjoy, people watching, interior decorating etc.), what you like to do (karaoke, checking out new restaurants, going to the movies, bike riding, hiking etc.), places you like to go (the beach, live concerts, comedy clubs etc.), mention the last movie you saw or the last book you’ve read. Get the point?

3. Be honest. Your photo should be current. It should look like you today not how you wished you looked or the way you looked 5 years ago when you were on that amazing diet that melted away 20 excess pounds. Be honest about your height, weight, hair etc. This cuts out the chances of any surprises when you meet face-to-face.

Below is an example of a profile using the tips mentioned above:

If you are looking for a professional woman with a passion for life, a strong spiritual side and a real sense of adventure who lives out loud and likes to have fun, look no further! I work hard in my professional life and I play equally as hard in my personal life. On any given weekend, you’ll find me bike riding, walking, hiking in the mountains or doing some other physical activity. I also enjoy hanging at the bookstore, going to the movies, listening to live music, doing karaoke, laughing until my side hurts at a comedy club or dining out at a restaurant. When the basketball playoffs are on, I’m glued to the TV at home or at a sports bar. I’m not always on the runI enjoy cooking and nothing makes me happier than preparing [your favorite dish] and opening a bottle of [name your favorite wine] for a relaxing evening at home. I slow it all down to a screeching halt on Sunday and make time for church.

A transplanted New Yorker originally from the beautiful island of Nassau Bahamas I’ve been living in southern California for 16 months and love it. Life is sweet!

After writing your ad, you should be able to read it aloud and say, “Wow, I can’t wait to meet this person!” If you can wait to meet this person, chances are everyone else can wait too. Time to rewrite.

Special offer: If you are thinking about trying Internet dating and want help with your profile, send me what you have via email to coachyvonne@availableandhappy.com for review at no cost. This free offer ends August 31, 2006.

Ciao4now!

Dating & Relationship Coach Yvonne Chase affectionately known as “The Single Woman’s Cheerleader” is creator of the life changing course, Stop Looking, Start Attracting. Browse its contents and reader reviews now at http://www.availableandhappy.com/sitedocs/classes_offered.htm Coach Yvonne also offers FREE articles, workshops, and other resources to help single women live the life that you love. Learn more now at http://www.AvailabeandHappy.com

Her #1 mission is to create a movement of Available and Happy single women who celebrate living single. I want single women all over the world to embrace living single, accept living single and take total advantage of this season. Our single years can provide unique opportunities that may not show up later in life. The time, energy, and material resources that we can devote to these opportunities - and the spontaneity and intensity with which we can do so - are typically much greater during our single years than they are after we marry and start families.

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Passport renewal is the process of filling out the proper forms and other communications with the appropriate bureau, so that your passport can once again become legal documentation for moving about the globe as you age. Passport renewal can be processed quickly and easily. In just a couple of days, you can obtain your renewed passport and travel to the foreign country where you wish to visit.

If you have a passport that is not damaged and was secured within the past 15 years, you can have your passport renewed by mail. This is true also if you were at least 16 years old when your old passport was issued and you still have the same name that appears the passport. When renewing your passport by mail, you have to complete the Application for Passport By Mail form and then attach your recent photo, two identical passport photos, a $67 fee and, if you want expedited service, an additional expedite fee. Mail all documents in a padded envelope to the National Passport Center.

Meanwhile, if your passport was stolen, lost, or damaged, or if it has expired and was issued more than 15 years ago, you have to renew your passport in person. You should also apply in person if your previous passport has expired and was issued when you were below 16 years old and if your name has changed since your passport was issued. Just like in renewal by mail, you also have to submit your recent photo and two identical passport photos.

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Exposing a screen printing screen is like exposing a photograph. For the best results, you need to expose it for the optimum amount of time. If you expose it a little less, or a little more, you will still probably be okay. But the farther you get away from the optimum time, the more your results will suffer. The variables for figuring out the correct time are brightness of the light source, and distance from the screen.

You need to decide on a light source. I currently use a 250 watt halogen work light with the UV filter glass, and safety cage removed (you assume all risks if you remove your glass and/or cage from your halogen light). In the past, I have used a 75 watt incandescent bulb in a reflector with a clamp. Whatever you use, make sure you have some way of clamping it, or mounting it above the frame for an extended period of time.

You need to place the light far enough away from the screen, so that the whole screen is being equally lighted. If the center of the screen is significantly brighter then the corners, than the light is too close. The bigger the screen, the farther you are likely to have to place the light source. The farther away the light source is, the longer the exposure time will be. Measure the distances, and record it, so you will be able reproduce the results in the future.

Now you are ready to run a test to find the best exposure time. Here are some base times to start with (based on a 150 clear incandescent bulb):

12 inches above the screen, 45 minutes

15 inches above the screen, 74 minutes

17 inches above the screen, 92 minutes

The higher the bulb is above the screen, the longer the exposure needs to be. If the wattage of the bulb is lower, you need to lengthen the exposure time. If the wattage is higher, then you need to shorten the exposure time. If you use a different kind of bulb, the time may vary.

Here is how to test for the best exposure time:
Coat a screen with photo emulsion the usual way. Print a transparency with numbers from 10 to 90 in increments of 5. If you are using a low wattage bulb, you should use higher numbers in increments of 10. With the light set up, place the coated screen under the light to be exposed. Use a clock or stop watch to keep track of the time. After 5 minutes, cover the 5 with an opaque piece of paper or cardboard. After 10 minutes, cover the 10. Do this until all of the numbers are covered. Then wash out the screen. The lowest numbers that are distinct on the screen will give you the optimum exposure time.

Rob Jacob has years of screen printing experience. For articles and information about screen printing t-shirts, visit: http://www.screen-printing-t-shirts.com

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