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About Greening the Heartland 2004: Beyond Sustainability

The Greening, Mind and Spirit is a hallmark of green and sustainable design projects. Leading Japanese garden designer, Hoichi Kurisu of Kurisu International, has created the perfect place for contemplation and renewal, The Morikami Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach, FL, The gardens, known as the Roji-en (Garden of the Drops of Dew) George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Japanese Gardens, are important in our effort to go green, save water and limit pollution.

The sculpting of these Japanese gardens in tropical Delray was a process of transforming a pine forest into six unique contemplative gardens, with the process taking 1 year and 5 months to complete. The gardens are the Shinden Garden; the Paradise Garden; the Early Rock Garden; the Late Rock Garden; the Flat Garden and the Modern Romantic Garden, representing the six periods of Japanese garden history.

Florida's population is the fastest growing of any state in the U.S., with increasing numbers coming to Florida to live not just visit. Using green and sustainable building practices is currently leading Florida's focus in promoting an environmentally sustainable approach to growth.

In garden design, sustainable includes the use of native and non-invasive plantings. A Japanese garden uses some ornamentals and non-native plants, but in the design of the Morikami Gardens Hoichi Kurisu was able to use many Florida native species including indigenous slash pines and Sea Grapes chosen for their natural sculptural shape, and Gumbo Limbo chosen for its leaf quality and aged-looking bark.

The backbone of Japanese garden design is the use of large-scale boulders, yet Florida has no true rock. The yellow or white Florida flat rock is not suitable for the essential structural elements of the Japanese garden. Hoichi Kurisu and his team went to Austin, Texas to select all the granite boulders used in the Morikami Japanese gardens.

Perfect not only for contemplation but also for water conservation, are the dry landscapes and the dry waterfall in the gardens. These Zen inspired dry gardens use a dry creek technique, and are naturally draining surfaces.

Greening the Heartland 2004: Beyond Sustainability is setting the stage as the region's leading green building and sustainability conference. It will include keynote sessions delivered from the nation's foremost sustainability thought leaders and a broad spectrum of concurrent sessions addressing key sustainability components that must be advanced as we continue our journey to a sustainable future.

The Zen inspired gardens include dry cascades, which are careful arrangements of rocks meant to suggest dynamic waterfalls, but without the actual flow of water. A dry cascade sits nearby the Paradise Garden. The dry cascade has the same qualities as a waterfall, simulating a water-fed creek and a waterfall using only gravel and natural rock forms.

These Zen rock gardens called 'dry landscapes' (karesansui) are abstract garden designs created as a means toward self-examination and spiritual purity. Dry landscapes are not designed as extensively planted gardens typical for the gratification of the senses. Zen gardens often use no or very little plantings, inducing a calming effect through simplicity and order. The ascetic arrangements of rock and gravel are expected to help clear the mind of worldly attachments that would otherwise restrict the attainment of enlightenment.

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Bush's CO2 Emissions Flip-Flop - Cartoons about President Bush's reversal of stance on carbon dioxide emissions.

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Les entreprises de construction sont de plus en plus appel?es ? r?soudre des questions de transfert et d'utilisation de technologies nouvelles. En revanche, on s'est peu int?ress? au point de vue des petites entreprises de ce secteur sur les transferts de technologies. Cette contribution ? ce secteur peu d?velopp? repose sur les r?sultats d'une enqu?te men?e en Grande Bretagne aupr?s de sept petites entreprises de construction. Il en ressort que les technologies que les petites entreprises ont tendance ? transf?rer le mieux sont celles qui peuvent contribuer au d?veloppement rapide et tangible des affaires et qui peuvent s'int?grer dans une structure organisationnelle existante. Toute technologie qui s'?carte de trop de cette 'zone de confort' est consid?r?e comme n?cessitant un investissement trop lourd et pr?senter trop de risques et a donc tendance ? ?tre intuitivement et rapidement mise ? l'?cart. Cette constatation est en compl?te opposition avec la litt?rature qui d?crit de grandes entreprises op?rant dans le cadre de r?seaux plus complexes, attirant vers elles de nouvelles technologies tacites et explicites, compatibles avec des strat?gies technologiques officielles ? plus long terme et qui, souvent, compl?tent des formes de recherche interne sp?cialis?e et de capacit? de d?veloppement. L'implication politique est que toute initiative de transfert de technologie n?cessite d'?valuer et de g?rer activement les diff?rentes motivations et capacit?s des petites et grandes entreprises de construction dans leur aptitude ? absorber et utiliser de nouvelles technologies.

La mobilit? inter-entreprise des salari?s tient ? de nombreuses raisons (diff?rences de salaires, perspectives de carri?re, etc.). Parmi ces facteurs, les disparitions d'entreprises occupent une place centrale : aux ?tats-Unis par exemple, une perte d'emploi sur quatre est li?e ? une fermeture d'?tablissement. Dans la mesure o? les entreprises les plus petites sont aussi celles qui disparaissent le plus, l'anciennet? moyenne des salari?s est plus faible dans les petites entreprises que dans les grandes. L'importance de ce facteur se v?rifie aussi en France : entre 1985 et 1999 un salari? sur quatre d'une entreprise de moins de 20 salari?s concern? par la mobilit? est contraint de bouger par suite de la disparition de l'entreprise. Ainsi, si l'on se limite aux entreprises p?rennes sur la p?riode, les salari?s des entreprises de moins de 20 salari?s restent plus longtemps dans leur entreprise que ceux des plus grandes.

D'une fa?on g?n?rale, la mobilit? " contrainte " par la disparition concerne davantage les salari?s des petites entreprises que ceux des grandes, et celles appartenant ? un groupe que les entreprises ind?pendantes; son importance tend ? diminuer avec l'anciennet? des salari?s dans l'entreprise. La cat?gorie socio-professionnelle la plus expos?e est celle des ouvriers. En raison d'un turnover des entreprises plus ?lev?, la construction est le secteur le plus concern?. Enfin, l'anciennet? dans l'entreprise au moment de la mobilit? s'av?re toutes choses ?gales par ailleurs comme le principal facteur de la mobilit?, contrainte ou non.

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Center for Leadership and Change Management - Onsite and online leadership conferences and courses; monthly electronic Leadership Digest; analyses of leaders in action in business and government.

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When the late Israel Asper's CanWest Global Communications acquired a significant share of the Canadian Media, many of us feared the worst - particularly on the issue of Middle East coverage. In the past week, CanWest's editorial practices have shown we were right to worry.

What would happen to a hot air balloon if you poked it with a sharp object? It would deflate and fall to the ground. Well that's like anti-American Prime Minister (PM) Paul Martin. Paul Martin came into office vowing to improve Canadian/American relations that were strained by former PM Jean Chretien. Chretien was anti-American. Chretien would rather support America's enemies then to stand with Canada's long time friend.

Martin is the mini-Chretien. He hasn't improved relations between the two countries. Martin has faced scandals in his own leadership and has come under investigation. So how does a Canadian politician try to regain support? The politician criticizes the U.S. and challenges her on every level. The Canadian public eats this up and then thinks you're the Messiah.

This Canadian PM has has no backbone. He's like a hot air balloon that is ready to deflate. Martin was a good finance minister but doesn't have the leadership skills to lead Canada. Martin is more liberal on social policy then Senator Ed Kennedy.

It's unfortunate that Canadians define their identity this way as being anti-American. What a wonderful way to identify yourself. I'm able to comment about this because I'm Canadian. I grew up in a country that defined itself by the hatred it had for America.

Canadians view America as a murderous nation (their murder rate) with no family values or morals. I don't know how Canada has come to be viewed as a country with moral values. Its rampant liberalism is almost unparalleled.

If you live in Canada and you are a conservative you are ridiculed and shamed. You are even called a Nazi. Yeah, a proud conservative Jew like me is really a Nazi. What has Paul Martin done to counter this behavior? He's done nothing. Martin actually fuels this hatred.

Martin continually attacks America. He isn't living up to his pledge to to improve Canadian/American relations. If he was serious, he would defend America from the bogus claims and assertions that many Canadians have about this great country.

So Paul Martin is full of hot air. He can't be taken seriously. Instead of improving relations with America, he has attacked her to try and improve his popularity. If I were the President I wouldn't trust Martin. I wouldn't even deal with him

So why is Martin so upset with America? He claims that America is violating NAFTA by imposing tariffs on soft lumber. What's he talking about? Canada does things to protect it's culture from America and has implemented laws about how much Canadian content must be shown by Canadian Media.

Canada has also attempted to implement laws prohibiting Canadian advertisers from buying advertising in Canadian editions of American publications. This was attempted in Bill C-55 in 1999. When it was first introduced, Clinton warned that it could spark a trade war. This was the latest of similar laws dating back to 1965 (Miami Herald).

CD of rare and well know quips and statements from President Reagan If you want public speaking tips, what are the ten insights you can learn from former US President Reagan who was known as 'The Great Communicator'.

The news of the death of former US President Reagan at 93 in June 2004, has again focussed the world's attention on both his achievements and great communication skills. So what can we learn about life, business and success from President Reagan? Well, after reading the tributes that have poured in for the man they called 'The Great Communicator', here are my 10 insights.

1. YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD While most people are enjoying retirement, others are just reaching the height of their power and influence. At the age of 69, Reagan was the oldest person ever to become president of the United States. What do you plan to do at that age?

2. THE 'NANCY FACTOR' There's a saying that behind every great man, there's an even better women. President Reagan knew his strengths and importantly his weaknesses, such as a lack of attention to detail. His wife Nancy made up for this and they became an 'unshakeable and unbreakable couple'. This highlights the power of a good relationship with a life partner.

3. A RICH AND VARIED LIFE Reagan had a rich and deep well of life experiences on which to draw from. The shoe salesman father, the economic reality of the 1930s Depression and at 25, the excitement and drama of being a slick sports broadcaster. All these experiences helped shape his values, beliefs and ability to communicate with audiences.

4. HUMOUR AND HUMILITY Despite the early success and attraction to Hollywood as a B-grade actor, Reagan never forgot his roots. On the assassination attempt on his life in March 1981, he turned to his wife in the emergency room afterwards and said, "Honey, I forgot to duck."

5. INSTANT LIKEABILITY Like many people with charisma and charm, President Reagan had that rare ability to build instant rapport with people he met. He connected with people on a personal level and people liked him for that.

6. SIMPLE CONCEPTS While many have criticised his lack of detail and intellectual rigour, Reagan's great gift as a communicator was to take the complex, like a solution to the Cold War, and make it appear simple to the masses.

7. HOLLYWOOD STYLE President Reagan know how to dress, network with the right people and manage his image. Skills learnt early in the cut-throat world of the Hollywood movie industry.

8. ATTENTION TO DETAIL There are reports that Reagan's reign as President was tightly managed and scripted. So what if there were chalk marks on stage outlining where to stand and his use of cue cards as memory joggers prior to important meetings. His background had taught him the importance of attention to detail. Sports broadcasters around the world are meticulous to their approach to big matches. Reagan approached presidential duties no differently.

9. THE RARE ABILITY TO MOVE PEOPLE TO ACTION THROUGH THE SPOKEN WORD Out of the millions of presentations given every day, few achieve this goal. Yet, I believe it should be the outcome of every speech. Reagan had it. An online biography from 'The New Book of Knowledge' takes a deeper look at this rare skill.

10. UNFALTERING OPTIMISM Research shows that optimism is a learned skill and optimistic people achieve more from life.

A site to get Firoz Kassam out of Oxford United FC and let the mighty Yellow march up League 2 Oxford United FC Football Club are an English football team who are currently playing in the fifth tier of English football for the 2007-08 season.

Its history is quite unlike that of any other club in English football. In the space of less than half a century, it has joined the Football League, climbed from the Fourth Division to the First in 20 years, won the League Cup, then endured an 18-year decline which saw it relegated to the Conference-making it the first team to have won a major trophy to endure this disappointment. Current manager Jim Smith (also a director) has recently returned to the club some 20 years after his first spell in charge. He was the man who took Oxford into the top flight, and will now be expected to take them back up to the football League.

Other well-known Oxford United FC managers include Brian Horton, Mark Lawrenson, Maurice Evans, Denis Smith, Ian Atkins, Ramon Diaz and Brian Talbot. Well-known players to have worn an Oxford shirt include Ron Atkinson, Ray Houghton, Dean Saunders and John Aldridge. Oxford will have probably their toughest game of the season so far tomorrow when they travel to Stevenage Borough for another Live Setanta match in the Blue Square Premier, kick off 7.45pm , the U's should remain the same as Saturday, but with the games being close together Jim might make the odd change if need be, one thing for sure is the U's will be well supported like the last season at Broadhall Way, then the U's went 2-0 down and came back to get a 2-2 draw in what was a very exciting game which also finished with me having the back of my trousers bit off by a savage Police dog, I'm staying well away this time.

Oxford made it 3 wins out of 4 yesterday with a 2-1 win against lowly Stafford Rangers, Oxfod should have beaten Stafford by 5 or 6, but had some good goal keeping and some awful finishing saving them, after Phil Trainer had scored his first U's goal on 45 minutes and then his 2nd less than a minute after the break it looked like the U's were going to destroy them, but they could not get that 3rd goal and with the officials again being shocking it was Rangers that got a goal back through a dodgy free kick which left Billy Turley seething.

Oxford will have probably their toughest game of the season so far tomorrow when they travel to Stevenage Borough for another Live Setanta match in the Blue Square Premier, kick off 7.45pm , the U's should remain the same as Saturday, but with the games being close together Jim might make the odd change if need be, one thing for sure is the U's will be well supported like the last season at Broadhall Way, then the U's went 2-0 down and came back to get a 2-2 draw in what was a very exciting game which also finished with me having the back of my trousers bit off by a savage Police dog, I'm staying well away this time.

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Aquscutum is a classic British brand name. The business was born in London in 1851. The name Aquascutum comes from the Latin words for watershield. The name is fitting to this company whose main lines include showerproof woollen rainwear made from the highes quality cloth for raincoats. This label provided trenchcoats for British soldiers in both world wars. The royal family even commissioned the company to tailor royal garments. Today the products have been adapted to civilian-wear, and the company is highly reputable in the world of Fashion Guide.

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It's increasingly popular to become an online dating single and try to meet people with the hope that you might want to date one of them, or maybe even to develop a more serious relationship with him or her. You can meet some great people this way, and most of the profiles you look at are honest and genuine. You can, however, meet some more interesting characters online. Here are some to watch out for.

1. Married Terry. You never really know whether the new person you meet and develop an interest in is really an online dating single. Married people can be found at the neighborhood grocery store, a sporting event in the next city and believe it or not, at an online dating site. The difference with an online dating site is that it's easier for Terry to disguise him/herself so that s/he isn't recognizable to spouse and friends. Sometimes people who are "technically" married (i.e., not yet divorced) set up an online profile before they are truly available.

2. Bailey the Kid. Most online dating sites are closed to people younger than 18 years of age, but that doesn't stop some kids from posting profiles.

Online dating is for adults, and there are serious legal and ethical problems when children get involved, even if it's the child who is at fault. Avoid anybody who sounds juvenile, immature or too young for you.

3. Geezer Jo. At the other end of the spectrum are people who lie about their ages to attract much younger people. Some older online dating singles enjoy the company of much younger people, and there is nothing wrong with that. The problem is when Jo is dishonest and misleading.

4. Deceptive Chris. Chris would tell you s/he's not lying on his/her profile. Sure, that picture was taken ten years ago when he had hair or she was size 3. Maybe s/he's not exactly a doctor, but s/he does work at a hospital in housekeeping, and athletic might have been an optimistic description.

The Online Dating phenomena is getting so popular now that there are Online Dating websites that advertise they have over a million people in their database. That's a lot of people. The Online Dating websites may be successfully fulfilling their job of matching up people or there are a lot of people that are looking for a date or relationship that cannot seem to find someone compatible.

There could also be too many of one sex and not enough of the other. It's also possible that too many are being so selective that even though there are a huge number of people in the database not enough people fit into those selective categories. Whatever the reason there are loads of people, millions of them scattered over large numbers of Online Dating websites databases all over the Internet. How does one get noticed when there may be tens of thousands or more people as your competition? Good question! You have to post a nice appealing picture and a detailed and interesting profile that will make people want to contact you. It's also possible to run ads on some of the Online Dating websites. The purpose of Online Dating websites is to provide those people looking for a date over the Internet using their service, a selection of possible matches that meet their search requirements. Both men and women can enjoy this service of finding a date. There are even websites which allow free surfing while most others ask for a small fee, in order for users to have an access to their databases. The databases hold all the information on all persons who have entered their information into the Online Dating website.

Whether they are free or paid Online Dating websites, the basic model is still the same. The users are required to enter their profiles. The profiles are placed in the server of the Online Dating websites you have joined as a member. All of the Online Dating websites have a great search program which can readily match profiles using the gender, age, interest and community of the users. You can be a very desirable man or a beautiful woman in your actual life, but you can be unnoticed in Online Dating websites unless you know how to draw the attention of other people. You can only do this by having a catchy and appealing profile. It should say something about you, your passions, your interests, likes and hates. It should also say something about what you want in a date. Most people want to know positive things in advance.

For example you are a man. Try to let others know about yourself. Don't just educate them with your favorite sports because it will just bore them. In addition, do not write anything about sex. You can be at least a bit mysterious in order for you to get positive responses. On the other hand, if you are a woman you can apply your wits to help you get noticed. Don't make any mistake regarding sex. It would only lead to the wrong type of mail.

Agri Starts III - Biotechnology company in Florida producing ornamentals by tissue culture, specializing in insectivorous varieties, calathea, hosta, grasses, and other herbaceous perennials. Product image gallery, price list.

Alameda Homestead Nursery - Australian producer of hybrid clematis, as well as a range of other landscape plants. Information and photos for many varieties.

Albo Vanhulle - Belgian export nursery specializing in cut greens or ornamental foliage such as quercus rubra, quercus palustris among others. Also delivers ornamental and forestry plants internationally.

Aldershot Greenhouses Limited - Wholesale producer of roses in North America.

Allied Growers, Inc. - Supplier of tropical and blooming plants to the horticultural and floral industry, based in Florida, offers online shopping. Varied assortment includes houseplants, hanging baskets, cacti, and palms.

Alpha Fern - Florida-based grower and distributor of leatherleaf fern, pittosporum, cut ivy and varieties of asparagus including sprengeri, plumosis and ming. Details post-harvest product treatment.

Alvin Tree Farm - Wholesale nursery grower of specimen trees, shrubs and ground covers.

A.M.G. Growers, Inc. - Supplier of bare root perennials and flowerbulbs in Michigan, selling mostly in the upper Midwest and Northeast. Products include hosta, bearded iris, clematis, and many common perennials and spring-flowering bulbs.

Anthony Tesselaar International - Producer of a wide range of home garden plants with locations of dealers worldwide, descriptions and photos of plant varieties and information about the company. Anthura B.V. - Netherlands grower and exporter of a large selection of cut and potted anthuriums, phalaenopsis orchids and bromeliads. Includes company profile, virtual tour of facilities and detailed product information.

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Apopka Foliage Industry Guide - Provides potential buyers a complete online listing of nurseries, brokers, transportation and other allied services.

Atchison Exotics - Grower of regular and tropical indoor pre-bonsai, including ficus, fukien tea, and pachira money tree. Located in Florida.

Australian Lavender Industry - Contact information for the professional association, annual conference details, and sample pages from its newsletter. Overview of the uses of lavender, cultivation requirements, and extraction of essential oils.

Bailey Nurseries, Inc - Wholesale grower of a wide range of ornamental plants, distributed through retailers and landscapers. Products include perennials, roses, vines, shrubs, and trees. Includes a searchable database with descriptions and photos.

Batenburg Flora - Broker, distributor, and exporter of ornamental plants and cut flowers, working through the Dutch flower auction. Brief company profile and sample product photos.

Beechill Growers - Irish grower and exporter of daffodil cutflowers and bulbs to the American and European markets.

Bella Vista Flowers - Specialized in the selection and breeding of Alstroemeria plants for cut-flower production.

Blacks Nursery - Northern Ireland supplier of hardy nursery stock from alpines to semi-mature trees to garden centers, landscapers, golf courses, and other amenity sectors.

Bloomz online - New Zealand floricultural company, specializing in calla lily, sandersonia and other exotic species such as phormium. Primarily orientated to the production of high health tissue culture, bulbs and tubers.

Blue Sky Nursery Ltd. - Wholesale grower of ornamental nursery stock including azaleas, rhododendrons, hollies, ornamental grasses, blueberries, hostas and more. Located in Ontario.

Arboricultural Contractors based in East London: Applying themselves to all aspects of Tree Work, with passion.

I am a Certified Arborist and I pride myself a little in that. Unfortunately, "Certified Arborist" means little if it is only a codeword for "salesman." The lion's share of Tree Work is accomplished by someone who is not a Certified Arborist and with no Certified Arborist on sight. One might argue that the the guy with the clipboard, "the arborist," has been doing some training with the "non arborists," and therefore they have a better product. This is hard to verify and, from what I have seen, generally not the case. They probably haven't been training at all. Having a Certified Arborist available while the job is being done is very important to the end result. It doesn't really matter if a company has Certified Arborists if they are not available to the customer.

A key point is whether the salesman/arborist speaks the same language as the non-arborists. The language barrier between English and Spanish speakers is a pretty high wall in some cases. I speak Spanish yet I have a hard time communicating technical details critical to safe Tree Work. I side with the Spanish speaking worker here because they are the ones who can be hurt if training is lacking. Make sure there will be someone on your job who speaks English in addition to any Spanish speaking workers.

There is much risk involved in picking up the phone book and calling the tree service with the biggest, most colorful ad. Many companies with strong ethics and customer satisfaction hardly advertise at all. You don't need to rule out the big ads, but make sure there are other criteria that go into choosing a tree service. Traditionally the Better Business Bureau has been a good resource for the consumer, however I am aware of one member tree service that currently has had 39 complaints in the last 36 months. Wow, that's service. Our company, Arboreal, has 0 complaints in the past 6 years.

There are a lot of other companies with the same good track record. As of this writing the best resource available to any consumer looking to hire a tree service is angieslist.com. Right now I believe it is temporarily free to join and it provides a wealth of information on local service providers from roofers to tree services to computer repair. You can't really outwit Angie's list if you are lacking in ethics. She will catch you and make you pay. Arboreal takes care of clients and angieslist.com keeps track of how well. The one and only drawback to Angieslist.com is that at some point she will also make the consumer pay. The $50 annual she may soon charge could save you thousands.

When it comes to Online Dating just as with the more traditional dating methods there are some points that you should remember if you want to get the best out of the experience, the first thing that you need to decide when joining a site is what it is you are actually looking for.

If you are looking for someone special, Online Dating is hard to miss. With databases of millions of singles of every description, Online Dating sites have a lot to offer. But with the increased opportunity, comes a new set of problems for hopeful singles searching. Here are a few tips and some advice on using Online Dating services. Your Online Expression Display
Usually when you sign up, you have to right your ad right away. Resist the temptation to quickly knock off a personal ad and description of yourself. Take your time to research what others are saying, and carefully craft your ad. Remember, your ad is all people are going to see, so it deserves all the attention you can give it. Count on spending a few days researching your ad, then a few more days writing and re-writing your ad. Good attitude wins the game.
Most wonderful benefit of Online Dating is the amount of singles you have access to, but at the same all those same singles have more options than he/she can handle. Most folks make quick random slighted decisions whenever a unusually amount of hot singles are brought to their finger-tips. So beware of this strange and exotic atmosphere in the Online Dating game. Keep a winners attitude. Taking anything personal can be damage to your self-image. However, I do not recommend Online Dating as a rebound method. If you are just divorce, let it sink a little bit first. Diving into the water with emotional spontaneity can break a spinal cord. Be very picky, but not superficial.
Don't fall into trap of making quick decisions based on the nicest photo, even though a lot of online daters are making a habit of it. Actually read the profile and emails thoroughly to gain a vibe about a person. Try to determine if there may be chemistry.not just body chemistry either. You may be saying to yourself, Well, I'm a major Hottie and my choices are limitless. I do not have time to look within a person. If that is the case, you will definitely not have the time to develop and nourish a meaningful relationship. You'll just be stuck with quickies until you don't even have strength for that either. You will only meet that special partner by getting to know and loving the person, not just by worshiping and leaning on the flesh. What do you really want?
Sometimes we think we want something, but in reality we are just longing for something else. Let this be the time for you to discover yourself, before you bond with another. You never really know what you want until you know who you are.