NetSmartz.org Movie

This is a really cool video that shows how online choices can have offline choices. It's really important for us (and for our children) to be internet safe.

Fighting the plague of pornography part two

Part two of the two part series of articles on pornography. Today's focuses more on how to keep pornography out of your house.

To see part one please go here. To see the references to support my claims, please go here.

Photo By: Salvatore Vuono

Keys to fighting the plague of pornography

My article that appeared on Examiner.com has also appeared in the Battleford's Regional Optimist.

Please go here to see the article. The article is backed up with research. See the references for the article on an earlier post.

Dr. Leslie Seppinni Talks Celebrities And Plastic Surgery

Dr. Leslie Seppinni Talks Celebrities And Plastic Surgery

Book Recommendation: Alisa Goodwin Snell

I believe I have made a plug for this book before. But I feel I should do it again, since I have given this book a thorough read now. Before I just loved it because of a presentation I heard about it by the author.

I recommend Dating Game Secrets For Marrying A Good Man. I realize the book seems directed at women (marketing decision I believe), but the principals within are great for any single. There are three parts to the book: Be Safe, Be Confident, Be Successful. My favourite part of the book is the 3-date rule. These rules can help men and women identify someone who is potentially abusive or manipulative.

If you are single, and struggling, pick this book up.

Study: China to experience bride shortage

An interesting look at how China will experience a shortage of about 24 Million brides by 2020. That is a lot of single men, and a lot of competition.

References for Pornography Article.

I have noticed some of the comments on Examiner.com. Some have said that there is no research. Well, here you go:

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Bergner, R. M., & Bridges, A. J. (2002). The significance of heavy pornography involvement for romantic partners: Research and clinical implications. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 28, 193–206.

Bridges, A. J., Bergner, R. M., & Hesson-McInnis, M. (2003). Romantic partners’ use of pornography: Its significance for women. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 29, 1-14.

Buzzell, T. (2005). Demographic characteristics of persons using pornography in three technological contexts. Sexuality & Culture, 9, 28-48.

Carnes, P. (2005). Sex addiction Q&A on SexHelp.com. Retrieved September 16, 2008 from http://www.sexhelp.com/sa_q_and_a.cfm

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Correction, That's #1

That's right. It is now #1 on Examiner.com Canada!

#2 Ranking on Examiner

It has been roughly 24 hours, and my article from yesterday has generated 250+ hits and is ranked #2 in popularity on Examiner Canada.

Fighting the plague of pornography part one

This is the first part of a two part series. Part one looks at the side effects of pornography on an individual. The second will focus on how to prevent pornography from entering your house. (Picture By: Salvatre Vuono)

"What do you think is the number one interest among serial killers? What do you think is something that one in two men view weekly? Some men, one in five, view it every other day. Not the latest UFC match, It is pornography..." Read the complete article at Examiner.com.