text:
Town Square
Sort by: Most recent topic/comment Most viewed Most comments
Navigation tip: Clicking on any category label will display all recent posts in that category
PORTOLA VALLEYWho owns German Panzer tank?
The battle continues in San Mateo County court over who owns a World War II-era German Panzer IV tank that once belonged...Original post made on Apr. 21, 2015
Last comment by UC Davis Grad, on Apr 21, 2015 at 11:25 am | 2 comments | 1515 Views
FICTIONGuest opinion: Huge income 'gender gap' a conspiracy or just socioeconomics?
The existence of a gender gap in pay is a longstanding, well-known fact. The news this year is the size and relation to advanced...Original post made on Apr. 19, 2015
Last comment by Wellllll not exactly, on Apr 21, 2015 at 11:20 am | 6 comments | 2769 Views
MENLO PARKMenlo Park commission may reopen El Camino redesign discussion
At the request of commission member John Kadvany, the Menlo Park Planning Commission may decide tonight (April 20) to reopen...Original post made on Apr. 20, 2015
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 21, 2015 at 10:02 am | 9 comments | 2019 Views
AROUND TOWNSan Mateo County Sheriff Greg Munks says "I don't think this guy belongs here."
The Guy is Supervisor Candidate Mark DePaula and he asked Sheriff Greg Munks a question. Yesterday at the Beyond Newtown...Original post made by Michael G. Stogner on May. 6, 2014
Last comment by Mark De Paula, on Apr 21, 2015 at 9:15 am | 104 comments | 5817 Views
OTHER TOPICSWoodside may block construction of 'super basements'
Construction of super-sized basements in Woodside in recent years has been disrupting land formations, drainage and ground...Original post made on Apr. 13, 2015
Last comment by Status Quo, on Apr 21, 2015 at 7:02 am | 13 comments | 2980 Views
MENLO PARKGuest opinion: Should we encourage more bicyclists to ride on El Camino Real?
Imagine you're driving south on El Camino and about to turn right onto Santa Cruz Avenue, and during the approach you share...Original post made on Apr. 16, 2015
Last comment by FlaviaF, on Apr 20, 2015 at 11:01 pm | 63 comments | 2750 Views
MENLO PARKMenalto Cleaners owner pleads not guilty to 40 felony counts
Edwin Gary Smith, the owner of Menalto Cleaners, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday, Jan. 28, to 40 felony counts stemming from...Original post made on Jan. 29, 2015
Last comment by Elwood, on Apr 20, 2015 at 10:52 am | 4 comments | 4180 Views
ATHERTONAtherton park burglary suspect arrested after police chase
Following a police chase, a man was arrested in Newark on Thursday in connection with a series of recent auto burglaries...Original post made on Apr. 17, 2015
Last comment by Diversity, on Apr 19, 2015 at 9:37 pm | 7 comments | 3937 Views
OTHER TOPICSLetter: Removing Searsville Dam would be 'beyond insane'
With regard to the Searsville Dam, it is beyond insane in a time of extreme drought to even consider demolishing it. We need...Original post made on Apr. 19, 2015
Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Apr 19, 2015 at 10:12 am | 2 comments | 1864 Views
ATHERTONAtherton: Daytime auto burglar strikes again in park
Once again, an auto burglar has struck during the day in Atherton's Holbrook-Palmer Park. Read the full story here http://www.almanacnews.com/news/2015/04/15/daytime-burglar-strik...Original post made on Apr. 15, 2015
Last comment by Menlo Voter, on Apr 19, 2015 at 8:06 am | 7 comments | 3254 Views
MENLO PARKCommission likes option to add bicycle lanes along El Camino Real
Given a choice of three options or leaving El Camino Real alone, the Menlo Park Planning Commission gave a unanimous thumbs...Original post made on Apr. 19, 2015
Last comment by Peter Carpenter, on Apr 19, 2015 at 7:32 am | 5 comments | 1234 Views
AROUND TOWNAtherton OKs pedestrian-controlled stoplight on El Camino
Atherton has given the go-ahead for work on a pedestrian-controlled stoplight on El Camino Real at Almendral Avenue, where...Original post made on Apr. 16, 2015
Last comment by whatever, on Apr 18, 2015 at 11:38 am | 4 comments | 3233 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSSchool board opposes transfer of homes to Menlo Park district
Despite a last-minute tearful plea from one of the residents asking to move their homes from the Ravenswood to Menlo Park...Original post made on Apr. 16, 2015
Last comment by Unity, on Apr 18, 2015 at 10:51 am | 7 comments | 3235 Views
THE LOCAL DISHSenate Foreign Relations Committee Spanks Obama
For months, Obama has been threatening to veto bi-partisan legislation that would assert the legislative branch's constitutional...Original post made by Washington Merry Go Round on Apr. 17, 2015
Last comment by Stop the Trolls, on Apr 17, 2015 at 6:59 pm | 8 comments | 700 Views
WOODSIDELocals face 35% cuts in water use
Residents of the San Francisco Bay Area used an average of 85 gallons of water per person per day in September 2014, according...Original post made on Apr. 16, 2015
Last comment by Waterworld, on Apr 17, 2015 at 4:27 pm | 7 comments | 2514 Views
OTHER TOPICSCaltrans cancels second herbicide spray date on Highway 84
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which had said it would spray herbicides along Highway 84 west of...Original post made on Mar. 20, 2015
Last comment by Neighbor, on Apr 17, 2015 at 1:08 pm | 5 comments | 2399 Views
AROUND TOWNTwo major construction projects planned for Woodside Road this summer
If all goes as planned, two major construction projects will be underway in Woodside this summer, on either side of Woodside...Original post made on Apr. 14, 2015
Last comment by Parent, on Apr 16, 2015 at 9:05 pm | 3 comments | 3928 Views
ATHERTONWhy Atherton might leave county library system
A set of talking points that will be before the Atherton Council for adoption at its Wednesday, April 15, meeting make...Original post made on Apr. 15, 2015
Last comment by Pam, on Apr 16, 2015 at 5:28 pm | 12 comments | 2628 Views
WOODSIDEWoodside council nixes moratorium on 'super basements'
The Woodside Town Council chose not to adopt a moratorium Tuesday on super-sized basements while the town updates basement...Original post made on Apr. 16, 2015
Last comment by homeowner, on Apr 16, 2015 at 3:00 pm | 2 comments | 3607 Views
AROUND TOWNSunday: 'Going Native' garden tour shows how to use less water
A free "Going Native Garden Tour" will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at gardens in Portola Valley, Woodside,...Original post made on Apr. 16, 2015
Last comment by Alan, on Apr 16, 2015 at 11:25 am | 1 comment | 2141 Views
Common Application's 2017-2018 Essay Prompts
By John Raftrey and Lori McCormick | 0 comments | 4,331 views
Checklist before baby arrives
By Cheryl Bac | 2 comments | 1,338 views
The Call for Couples or Marriage Counseling? Communication
By Chandrama Anderson | 0 comments | 1,119 views


text:
Access your Emirates Skywards or Business Rewards account
Explore our website in multiple languages for a tailored experience.
Find flights, see our featured fares and earn Skywards Miles on your travels.
Find the best fares across our global network.
Check in online, choose your seats and add extra services with one click.
Connect to new experiences, people and cultures in over 150 destinations worldwide.
Open up a world of rewards every time you travel. Enjoy reward flights, upgrades, exclusive benefits and more.
DUBAI, U.A.E., 11th March 2010 - Emirates is to add another A380 to its London Heathrow route from 1st July this year, making the popular superjumbo experience more widely available to passengers.
The airline brought its own brand of double-decker, equipped with an Onboard Lounge and Shower Spas, to the British capital in December 2008.
In addition to the daily EK 001 from Dubai, the A380 will also be deployed on EK 003, which departs Dubai at 14:15hrs and arrives in London Heathrow at 18:40hrs.
Salem Obaidalla, Emirates' Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Europe & Russian Federation, said: "This is an important development for Emirates as this is the first route where we have made a long term commitment to double up on the double-decker."
Mr Obaidalla added: "London Heathrow was one of the key airports we had in mind when the A380 was first conceived and the new deployment allows more passengers travelling to and from the British capital to experience this remarkable aircraft."
The giant 517-seat aircraft offers 14 flat-bed First Class Private Suites with electrically operated doors, 76 fully-flat seats in Business Class - all with mini bars and aisle access, and 427 comfortable contoured seats in Economy - spread across four roomy cabins on the lower deck.
Passengers in all classes can lose themselves in the quietness of the aircraft and the much-enjoyed ice entertainment system. There are more than 1000 channels of on-demand entertainment including 200 movies from around the world, 100 TV channels, more than 500 audio channels, 100 video games and BBC news, sports and business headlines.
A personal satellite phone is fitted to each seat, which also carries a seat-back sms and email service, along with seat to seat calling and a "My USB" personal picture viewing facility.
Emirates, which has won more than 400 international awards for its products and services, is now operating eight A380s. In addition to London Heathrow, they fly to Toronto, Paris, Jeddah, Bangkok, Seoul, Sydney and Auckland.
Emirates operates 98 non-stop flights per week to the UK. As well as five flights a day to London Heathrow, it operates daily services to Newcastle and Glasgow, a double daily to Manchester and Birmingham and three flights a day to Gatwick.
On 28th March, the airline's 100-plus destination route network will be extended to Tokyo, followed by Amsterdam in May, Prague in July, Madrid in August and Dakar in September.
Doubling the double-decker offering to London Heathrow
EK001 departs Dubai daily at 07:45hrs, arriving in Heathrow Terminal 3 at 12:15hrs. The return flight, EK 002, departs Heathrow daily at 14:15hrs, arriving at Dubai International at 00:05hrs the following day.
EK 003 leaves Dubai at 14:15hrs and arrives in London Heathrow at 18:40hrs. Dubai-bound, EK 004 leaves Heathrow at 20:40hrs and gets into Dubai at 06:30hrs the following day (effective 1st July, 2010).
UK-bound - The Emirates' A380, which will serve London Heathrow twice a day from 1st July.
Another world - The Onboard Shower Spa aboard an Emirates' superjumbo.
High life - First Class and Business Class passengers can enjoy the Onboard Lounge on the upper deck of an Emirates' A380.
Share this page:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
|Asics Gel Solution Speed 2 Men's Shoe Scores
|Arch Support
|Foot Support/Stability
|Overall Sole Durability
|Toe Durability
Asics burst onto the lightweight performance shoe scene with the introduction of the Solution Speed a couple of years ago. The shoe was ultra fast and comfortable, with plenty of support and stability to boot. The Solution Speed 2 offers a slightly wider toe box and a lower arch, resulting in a fit that works with a wider variety of foot types. The wider toe box also helps contribute to increased stability, and our whole team was able to move at top speed, with full confidence in their footwear. Along with the improved fit and stability, we found a surprising level of durability from the outsole, which lasted longer than its speed-oriented competitors. In fact, the outsoles lasted the duration of our rigorous playtest without showing significant wear. Although there is still a lingering issue with the traction in the Solution Speed line, this shoe is certainly one of the best in its weight class!
The soft and comfortable feel of the Solution Speed 2 was the first thing that playtesters noticed when they slipped these lightweight shoe on their feet. "With this update, a very comfortable shoe gets even more comfortable," Jason exclaimed. "Even though it's a lightweight shoe, the cushioning was nice and plush. The soft uppers flexed without causing any sort of pinching. The reason I like this version a little more than the Solution Speed is because of the wider last; it fits my foot much better. This was a shoe I could play tennis in, then wear for my workout and throughout the day."
Mark gave the Speed 2 high marks for comfort, saying, "Right out of the box, and up to now, these shoes have been extremely comfortable. I have about 20 hours of tennis on them now, and they're still firm and comfortable. Top notch comfort!"
Andy found them extremely comfortable and supportive as well, even after a long day on the court. He explained, "Not only were these shoes super comfortable right out of the box, but they are also one of the most comfortable high-end performance tennis shoes out there. The soft uppers offer plush cushioning all around the foot, and there's just enough pressure in the arch to support my feet comfortably. I could spend long hours on court in these without worrying about foot pain."
Chris liked the cushioning, but he did have one issue. He offered, "These shoes required practically no break-in for me. I was playing in them comfortably right after taking them out of the box. During the playtest the shoes softened up nicely, becoming more comfortable while still being supportive. The uppers flexed well with my feet, and I never had any uncomfortable pinching or rubbing. The fit on this update felt wider than the original Solution Speed. It felt like I had more wiggle room for my toes, and I also wore two pairs of socks consistently to help my narrow feet fill out the width. I liked the level of cushioning and found them to fit true to size. My only discomfort was from the footbed putting a lot of pressure on the joints of my big toes. This happens every now and then in a shoe, and this was one of those times. I didn't have this issue with the previous version."
For the most part, our playtesters found breathability to be another strong feature of the Solution Speed 2. Even after wearing the shoes for extended lengths of time, Chris never felt his feet were yearning for some fresh air. He explained, "My feet never got too hot in these shoes. The upper ventilation worked very well. I felt like heat was able to escape from the shoes easily, and I could feel cool air coming in on some of the colder days. After playing I never felt in a rush to get the shoes off, which is rare for me. From on-court wear to rocking them casually, my feet never got over-heated in the Solution Speed 2."
Jason enjoyed the cool winter air permeating through the shoe as he sped around the courts. He offered, "Breathability was excellent, just like its predecessor. With these on my feet the cold air is quite noticeable during warm-up, which tells me the ventilation is great."
Mark also raved, "Even with a thicker sock, the level of breathability is great."
Though he didnŐt have any huge complaints, Andy wasnŐt quite as sold on the ventilation. He critiqued, "Though the uppers are lightweight and have a decent amount of mesh, I didn't find these shoes particularly well ventilated. They were fine, and the breathability didn't cause any problems, but my feet got a bit hot at times. For as lightweight as they are, I'm surprised that they didn't offer better ventilation."
According to our playtesters, the arch height felt a little lower in the Solution Speed 2 than in the Solution Speed, but still provided plenty of support. The height of the arch fit Jason's flatter feet well. He said, "I was definitely enjoying the arch height on the Solution Speed 2. I think the arch is lower than medium, which, if you have flat feet like me, is great! On top of that, the plush cushioning molded to my feet nicely."
Andy was not surprised at all when he slipped on the shoe and found the arch support to be just right for him. He raved, "This is an area where Asics always excels for me, as the aggressive arch support fit my feet almost perfectly. I never have to worry about foot or knee pain in these, even after wearing them all day. The arch is slightly lower than the previous version, offering a more universal fit."
It took a little while for the shoe to break in and have enough support for Chris' high arches, but after a short time they worked great. He said, "The support of the shoe fit low for me, but the torsional support was spot on. I never felt any undue stress to my arches in these shoes. The flex point felt perfect, and I felt confident sprinting around the court in them. As soon as the shoes broke in the insoles molded to the shape of my feet and I could finally feel the arch."
With his standard aftermarket insoles, Mark had no problems with the fit. He said, "In stock form the arch height was a little too low for my feet. However, I always use custom inserts, and they fit perfectly."
The uppers of the Solution Speed 2 are soft and comfortable, yet they still provided loads of stability for our playtesters. Andy pushed these shoes to the limit, and they held up great for him. He offered, "Just like the previous version, the upper holds the foot securely and combines with the low-to-the-ground profile to offer a very stable ride. I was able to move at top speed and slide around the hard courts without having to worry about hurting myself. These are light and fast, and the impressive level of stability allows you to move at your fastest speeds possible."
Chris also felt no inhibitions at top speed, as he was confident the shoe would support his every move. He said, "While not the stiffest or most stable shoe on the market, I found a good level of support and stability in this shoe. I was able to move confidently, and even when I stumbled or slipped during aggressive play, I never came close to rolling an ankle. The chassis of the shoe has a nice blend of flex and stability. It was solid when needed for a stable ride, yet offered enough flex to make the shoe feel fast. I thought this shoe transitioned exceptionally well from heel to toe, and I felt very fast on court."
The Solution Speed 2 had more than enough support and stability for Mark. He offered, "I had no fear of potential foot/ankle roll with this shoe. I can't apply the brakes quite the way Andy can, but the stability of this shoe was everything I could want."
Jason had some minor struggles with the lacing system, but he found this latest update to have better stability than its predecessor. He explained, "The stability is noticeably improved from the first model. I can still feel some give from the soft uppers, but the shoe held steadfast even when I was making aggressive start/stop movements. There is some heel slippage that I noticed after I wore the shoe for a while, and the way I dealt with it was to use all the eyelets for the laces. The shoe also seemed to loosen up when I played in them, so I would need to tighten the laces once or twice an hour."
For such a lightweight and low profiled shoe, the outsole of the Solution Speed 2 offered an impressive level of resilience throughout the test. While it won't quite stack up against the outsoles of heavier shoes that put more of an emphasis on durability, it certainly showed that it can hang with the competitors in its weight class. "With 20 hours on a speed-oriented shoe, I expected more evidence of wear," Mark shared. "For a lighter shoe without a sole warranty, the Solution Speed 2 is very durable on hard courts, where most shoes are put to the test."
Chris has been destroying his playtest shoes recently, but he may have finally met his match. He said, "I was very surprised at the level of durability I found in these shoes. I've been blowing through my playtest shoes at an alarming rate, but these survived the entire test with plenty of life left in them. I am seeing some wear in the high wear areas, but nothing to complain about. I should be able to get many more hours out of these shoes before I wear through to the midsole."
Jason thought the durability was above average compared to some of his recent playtests. He explained, "The durability is above par compared to other lightweight/speed shoes, which is very impressive. I put quite a few hours on this shoe (20-25 hours) because I loved the the comfort and overall playability. The tread loss was about as much as it would be for a shoe I wore for about 15 hours."
Andy also liked how well the shoe held up. He said, "Durability isn't a strength of this shoe, but you know what you're going to get when slipping these on. I've put a hard 20-30 hours into this playtest and the outsoles are starting to show some signs of wear. I imagine I'm going to lose a good amount of the tread under my big toe after 5-10 more hours. The durability isn't bad, though, and it stacks up fine against some of the other speed-oriented shoes on the market (namely the Vapor 9.5)."
The toe area held up well for our crew. However, our most aggressive toe dragger, Chris, definitely took these to the limit. He explained, "Toe durability proved to be decent with these shoes. The upper of my left shoe is getting close to wearing through, and I will likely blow through the left toe before I wear out the outsoles. The tip of the toe is very well protected, but I drag higher up on the shoe. I'm seeing the most wear on the lateral edge of the toe, and the Flexion Fit upper is thinner in that area."
This was our biggest issue with the first version of the shoe, and while it's evident that Asics addressed the problem, it wasn't completely resolved in the Solution Speed 2. "Once again, this is the downfall of the Solution Speed line," Jason offered. "Granted, the traction is improved, but I think it still has a ways to go. I got used to the shoe slipping and sliding when I tried to stop, but I didn't like slipping when I was starting to move."
For Andy, who likes to slide on hard courts, the traction wasn't as big an issue. He said, "The traction was a challenge in the first Solution Speed, and it continues to be a challenge in this version. The traction is improved this time around, but there were still numerous occasions when I was slipping and sliding on the court. I liked the give the outsole offered when I was making an aggressive slide, but there were too many instances when I wanted the shoe to grip the court and it didn't. This shoe is going to work better for players who like to slide on hard courts than for those who don't."
Chris also found the outsole to be fairly slick. He explained, "Traction was decent, but not great. I was actually sliding around the court quite a lot. However, that doesn't bother me on lateral moves because it allows me to slide out of a tough lateral cut and not stress my ankles and knees. Most importantly, when I needed to sprint forward quickly the shoes gripped the court well for the most part."
Mark had no issues here. He said, "All of my testing was on indoor and outdoor hard courts, but I experienced nothing but confident starts and stops in any direction with this shoe."
The Solution Speed 2 lives up to its name. Its lightweight design makes it quick and agile. It was near perfection for Andy, who raved, "This shoe gets back on track with its fast, lightweight feel. The speed-oriented design is almost flawless, in my opinion. It's light, fast and low to the ground, and it offers the stability needed to maximize those characteristics. These are some of the fastest shoes available for the serious tennis player."
At times, Jason thought he was Gael Monfils sprinting around the court. He said, "Once I had these on my feet the weight was an afterthought. They feel very light, and the speedy feel was enhanced by the low-to-the-ground ride. I felt very fast in these. Whether I actually was or not is another story."
Also giving high marks in this category was Chris, who offered, "These shoes felt very light and fast on my feet. The fit seemed to hide the weight of the shoe well. Nothing about this shoe felt bulky or excessive. I thought they were very durable for their weight, and they offered a good level of support without being heavy."
Echoing everyone's sentiments was Mark, who said, "The Solution Speed 2 feels like a lightweight shoe with the support and stability of a heavier one."
Chris - "I liked the light and fast feel. The cosmetics were sharp and the ventilation was top notch."
Jason - "I liked the improved fit and stability over the previous model. They're lightweight, well ventilated and very comfortable."
Mark - "Everything!"
Andy - "I loved the light, fast, low-to-the-ground feel and the excellent support and stability. They are super comfortable right out of the box and offer some nice arch support."
Chris - "The joints in my big toes ached a little when I played in these shoes. However, I might be able to tune some of that out with an aftermarket insole."
Jason - "The traction needs continued improvement."
Mark - "There was some extra room in the toe box, and although my feet did not slip at all during play I did feel the extra wiggle room. This did not affect me negatively, but I wouldn't want any more room in the front of the shoe."
Andy - "Traction, though improved over the first version, is still an issue."
Chris - "The fast feel of these shoes is right up there with the likes of the Nike Vapor 9.5 Tour, adidas adizero Feather III and Lotto Raptor IV Ultra. They lasted me almost as well as the Ultra IVs for outsole durability, but they aren't as durable at the toe. The fit is a tad wider compared to the previous version and felt similar to the adizero Feather III."
Jason - "A wider fitting, more stable version of the Solution Speed."
Mark - "The Solution Speed 2s are similar to the Nike Vapor 9 Tour. I like the Vapor, but the upper did get soft after some use. So far the Solution Speed 2s have not exhibited any mushiness in the upper of the shoe. This is the best overall shoe I have worn or tested to date."
Andy - "These feel most similar to the adidas Feather III and the Nike Vapor 9.5 Tour.They are all light and fast, yet supportive and stable shoes for the serious player. This one may be my favorite out of the three simply because of the level of support that it offers. This was a great playtest, and I highly recommend them."
Playtester Foot Types:
Chris - Narrow width / Medium arch
Jason - Wide width / Low arch
Mark - Medium width / Medium arch
Andy - Medium width / Low arch
Review date: April 2014. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
All content copyright 2014 Tennis Warehouse.


text:
After years of action, the Ontario government is now blowing smoke when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change, the province's environmental commissioner warns.
In a critical 84-page report, entitled "A Question of Commitment," released Tuesday at Queen's Park, Gord Miller said the Liberals have abandoned many environmental initiatives in part due to fiscal challenges.
"Clearly the Ontario government's commitment to responding to GHG emissions and climate change has become questionable," Miller told reporters.
Scooped by
onto Sustain Our Earth


text:
The continuing decline in births among younger women could be more than just the lingering effect of recession.
The number of babies born to teens and some women in their 20s hit new record lows in 2011, show federal data released Wednesday. The numbers suggest the continuing decline in births could be more than just the lingering effect of recession.
The number of U.S. births has been dropping since 2007, when they peaked at 4.3 million, just before the worst economic downturn since the Depression. But now, substantial declines in just one year among certain segments of women suggest a deeper and potentially longer-lasting change in childbearing.
"Most demographers were expecting a mini-baby boom right now," says demographer Sam Sturgeon of Taylorsville, Utah, president of Demographic Intelligence, a consulting company in Charlottesville, Va. "We anticipated that because the number of women of prime childbearing age has gone up. We were looking at what would have been the grandchildren of the baby boomers."
The boom "never materialized," says Sturgeon.He adds fertility rates usually rise within a year or two of a recession's end.
Instead, show 2011 stats from the National Center for Health Statistics:
-- The number of births to teens 15-19 dropped 10%, to 329,797, marking the fewest teen births since 1946. Teen birth rates also fell 8% to 31.3 births per 1,000, the lowest recorded since 1940. The rate has declined more than 3% a year since 1991.
-- The number of births to women ages 20–24 declined 3% from 2010 to 2011, and the birth rate dropped 5%. The birth rate was 85.3 births per 1,000, the lowest ever recorded in the USA, the report notes.
-- For those 25–29, the birth rate, 107.2 births per 1,000 women, was the lowest since 1976.
Although the recession may well have postponed starting a family for women in their 20s, the economy typically doesn't affect teens, whose births are largely unintended and unplanned, demographers say.
It may be a year or two before experts can determine what's really going on, says Steven Martin, an assistant professor of sociology at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va.
"It is hard to tell whether this is movement towards a long-term trend of lower fertility or the tail end of the fertility effect of a major recession," he says. "Reading all those trends together, it could indicate the United States is continuing to move towards a later birth pattern," similar to other developed countries.
The federal report notes that the pace of decline in the teen birth rate has accelerated since 2007, and since then, there's been a 25% drop. The all-time high teen birth rate was in 1957, 96.3 births per 1,000 teens.
For unmarried women, birth numbers and birth rates also declined from 2010 to 2011. The total number of births to unmarried women declined about 2%. In 2011, the non-marital birth rate dipped 3% in a year. Since 2008, it has dropped 11%.
The new data show that the rate for first births is also down, from 25.9 per 1,000 women 15-44 to 25.4 per 1,000.
"It means that -- at least in 2011 -- the rate of people starting families went down 2%. And it was the lowest ever recorded," says demographer Stephanie Ventura, co-author of the report. "It's an important measure because it signifies the beginning of childbearing."
The data suggests that women are putting off having the first child, Sturgeon says.
"It's your younger mothers that are delaying," he adds. "Is this going to become the new norm? The average age at first birth has been ticking up over the last couple of years. Is that a permanent change? I don't know."


text:
111 rue Bellehumeur, Gatineau, QC, Canada, J8T 6K5
Phone: (819) 568-5252 Fax: (819) 568-0753
Supports Green Practices
"Supports Green Initiatives" designates a hotel's participation in an optional environmental program that includes the use of energy-efficient lighting, guestroom towel/linen re-use, and on-premise recycling. "Supports Green Initiatives" does not represent an official certification of any kind.
The Quality Inn & Suites Gatineau® is ideally located minutes from Canada's capital city Ottawa. This Gatineau hotel is within walking distance of shopping centre Les Promenades de l'Outaouais and close to many other major attractions including Parliament Hill, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Casino du Lac-Leamy, the National Gallery of Canada and Gatineau Park (Parc de la Gatineau).
The hotel is only a short drive from both the Gatineau Airport and the Ottawa International Airport.
This four-star Quality Inn & Suites welcomes guests with warm Québec hospitality and a unique ambiance for business and leisure travellers alike. Executive suites are ideal for business travellers and meeting rooms can accommodate up to 300. Hotel amenities include free parking, free wireless high-speed Internet, outdoor heated pool and terrace and fully equipped gym. Located on the property, La Pergola is known for fine Italian cuisine.
Check-In Time: 16:00 Check-Out Time: 11:00 Guest Rooms: 116


text:
Doggies Blog: Recent Posts
Oregon: Welsh Corgi Pembroke Breeders
Below is a sample search of our Welsh Corgi Pembroke breeders with puppies for sale. The search tool above returns a list of breeders located listings located nearest to the zip or postal code you enter. From there you can see photos of their pups, find out detailed information on their web page and contact them by email, phonoe or even get driving directions.
(Detailed contact information has been omitted Use Enter your zip or postal code above to access our up to date directory).
This is a FREE search tool! Use the form at the top to get complete listings for breeders in your area!
Additional Information: Over 40 years of experience in breeding, showing, and training of dogs. AKC BREEDER OF MERIT and Member SAMMAMISH KENNEL CLUB
SKIAK KENNELS was established in 1969. Our primary interest was with exhibiting German Shepherd Dogs as a professional handler and we spent most... ...
Penny Glyn
Additional Information: I have been breeding and showing Pembrokes for many years and have finished several AKC champions. My pups are healthy, sound, and well socialized. I offer AKC Ch. stud service to approved bitches.
Penny Glyn is a small, but quality family of Pembroke Welsh Corgis that strives to produce puppies that are as close to the AKC standard as... ...
Smithshire Glen Corgis
Additional Information: Thanks for your interest in Smithshire Glen Corgis. We are doing what we can to produce well rounded, happy, beautiful, healthy dogs w/ a sound mind and body. We DNA test every adult & puppy for DM
We have puppies due in March 2017. Most will be DM Clear and a few DM Carriers, but NEVER a DM AT RISK. We are dedicated... ...
Los Osos Kennel
Additional Information: Linda Albro owner & breeder of Los Osos kennel of Welsh Pembroke Corgis. We do have a litter of puppies that were born January 06,2017. For details or info, 805-528-8455/Cell 805-235-547
For a video of our current litter for sale! Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWDagdHxAfM to see them! Linda Albro owner and... ...
White Corgis
Additional Information: Quality bred Pembroke Welsh Corgis, AKC registered. Our puppies are hand raised in the house around kids, cats and other dogs. Have first and second shots and wormed.Puppies are available.
Royal Hearts
Additional Information: We are a small breeding facility located on a 5 acre ranch in the Majestic High Desert of southern California
ROYAL HEARTS is Taking Deposits on litter due approximately the second week of October from Royal Hearts Tony the Tiger (red and... ...
Additional Information: AKC champion bloodlines. Health guarantee/ contract. Current on all vaccines. Bred for calm disposition and intelligence as well as beauty!
AKC champion bloodlines. We are small but we breed the best! Our Corgis are our family members. Our puppies are raised in our home with lots of... ...
Off Road Ranch Corgis
Additional Information: Quality bred AKC TRI Colored Pembroke puppies. Heath tested parents, Tails docked&dew claws removed by vet. Current on shots and worming.Next litter is due Summer. List forming email@example.com
AKC Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppies! . This litter will be Tri colored. Quality bred in our home with our family. Puppies... ...
Parrott Ranch
Additional Information: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppies available mid February. Family raised, AKC, first shots, worming, micro chipped, vet checked. Our babies are very popular and typey in looks.
Shannara Kennels
Additional Information: Champion PWC lines; Show and Pet quality; Puppies wormed, first shots, highly socialized; Breeding stock screened clear of hereditary diseases. Showing UKC and AKC. A litter is not available.
Shannara Kennels was established and registered in 1983 with ASCA and in 2006 with AKC. In the beginning, our focus was with Australian... ...
springbrook farm
Additional Information: feb 15 2016 up-date: we are expecting 2 new litters by the end of the month of feb. call if you want to be notified as soon as they are born. you can then reserve one for a $50 deposit. 218-224-3688
� We are a home-schooling family with 10 loving children,living on a small farm in northern Minnesota. We have raised most every kind or animal... ...
Nita's Corgis
Additional Information: Our Corgi's are part of our family and puppy's are born and nursed inside our home. AKC registered,tails docked, dew claws removed at birth. Wormed and shots are up to date. Healthy adults and puppy's
Hello, I am Nita Hickman from Nita's Corgis. I had a little female given to me about 6 1/2 years ago and I was hooked! I have 3... ...
Camp Bow-Wow Kennels
I do not have puppies at this time nor will I have any in the future. I have retired from breeding Pembroke Corgi puppies. Best... ...
Cartwright Corgis
Additional Information: Family raised corgis by experienced, responsible small breeder in the beautiful Ozark countryside. All puppies are raised in our home. We raise only corgis and all puppies are AKC registered, bred for
All puppies from our newest litter have homes! Contact us for information about our upcoming August 2016 litter! Family raised corgis by... ...
Hill Country Corgis
All of my males and females are AKC registered. I have done DNA health testing for DM and vWD on all of my adult dogs, and I do the same genetic... ...
Hill Country Corgis
All of my males and females are AKC registered. I have done DNA health testing for DM and vWD on all of my adult dogs, and I do the same genetic... ...
Additional Information: No puppies at time. Please check back around June 2017
We have been raising Corgis for 18 years. Our Pembroke Corgis are AKC registered, come prospoiled and socialized. ...
Wind Mountain Corgis
Additional Information: We have several AKC registered, DM clear, very well socialized (members of the family) litters a year. We work from a waiting list. Please provide a brief description of puppy's home and family life.
We have several DM clear, very well socialized (members of our family) litters a year. We care very much about the forever families our puppies... ...
Gods lil Gifts
Additional Information: Located in the Southeast corner of Oklahoma. USDA licensed since 2005.
I am a very small business located in the beautiful Kiamichi mountains. My family and I have been raising these precious little dogs for about 10... ...
Across The Creek Corgis
Additional Information: We are expecting a litter of puppies in May 2017. They will be out of Bailey and Rooster. Contact for more information. We are accepting names now for the waiting list. Text works best. Thank you.
Across The Creek Corgis is a small family owned and operated Pembroke Welsh Corgi dream farm and ranch. We are expecting a litter of... ...
Sunny Garden Farm
Additional Information: We breed a few litters a year with attention to temperament and quality. Pet puppies are sold on spay neuter agreement, no exceptions. All parents are health tested and appropriately DNA tested.
Red and White male puppy available. ...
McCall Creek Corgis
Additional Information: Taking deposits for our SPRING and SUMMER 2017 Litters.We breed AKC registered, healthy, smart, athletic little corgis!Family raised corgis by experienced small breeder in the Texas hill country
We will have a SPRING LITTER (end of April 2017) between McCall Creek Bonnie Girl and McCall Creek Copper! These puppies... ...
Additional Information: We do not currently have any available puppies or adults. Contact me if you have any questions or would like to be referred to another reputable breeder.
Over 25 years experience in breeding, training and showing dogs. Maddie our sweet 7 year old female is looking for her furever home to retire to a... ...
Border Collies
Additional Information: I am unable to change the breed info. This account is active for 2 years. Looking to rehome 2 border collies, Maxwell 3 years old, neutered red merle. Jasmine fe, 4 years old, black & white.
Fortin's Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Additional Information: We offer well-bred, quality corgi puppys to loving families, if you are looking for a companion or show potential ..Our puppies are raised in our home with alot of love .We also offer stud service
WE HAVE A NEW LITTER OF PUPPIES 10/12/2011...THIS LITTER IS FREE OF GETTING DM (DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY ) . Beautiful litter of red/whites... ...
Additional Information: AKC&UKC REGESTERED GRAND CHAMPIONS&CHAMPIONS. STUD SERVICE-PUPPIES GOOD LINES #1 IN USA IN UKC 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005
Whitehouse Corgis
Additional Information: Our Corgis socialize with our family daily and spend their time relaxing inside our house and getting plenty of exercise outside in the 1/2 acre of fenced area for them to play. We only sell as pets.
New litter, 4 females and 2 males were born January 23 ,2017. And ready to go to new home the end of March 2017 We are taking... ...
Stewart's Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Additional Information: Small breeder of AKC Pembroke Welsh Corgis with top pedigree.TriSire vWD clear by parentage Sire is UKC/Intl.Champ.Red&White Sire vWD clear & DM clear by DNA CH. AKC! 35m N Indianapolis. June pups
Stewarts Pembroke Welsh Corgis is located 35 mile north of Indianapolis, Indiana. We have been breeding corgis for several years and have nice... ...
Triple Tac Farms
Additional Information: Sweet tempered out going little stock dogs. AKC registered Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dogs. A small dog with a big dog attitude. Call or email for more information.
This breed loves to be in the barn with you all day and all night. They travel well and are excellent with kids. Corgi dogs want nothing more out... ...
Additional Information: Pups raised in an indoor environment with TLC & good socialization skills. 20 years experience.Parents are onsight and AKC registered. Puppies are current on shots & de-wormings.
Important: breeders.NET has not screened the listed breeders and accepts no responsibility for their reputation or quality. It is your responsibility to investigate. See How to Find a Dog.
New Articles
NUTRITION We all want to include our dogs in our holiday celebrations, but hopefully, you're aware that sharing table scraps with your dog isn't always the best idea.
HEALTH Summer is coming on fast, so it's time to plan how you will keep your dog safe and healthy through the lazy, carefree, warm days.
NUTRITION With the wide variety of food at Thanksgiving dinner, chances are you'll want to give your dog something special, too. If you're contemplating what to feed your dog for the holiday, here is a guide to a great Canine Thanksgiving Feast.
DOG HEALTH So you have your new puppy picked out. There are quite a few shots, treatments and examinations that will keep the newest member of your family healthy.
DOG FUN Walking your dog is not only crucial to keeping him healthy and happy, it strengthens the bond between your canine friend and his caregiver. There are a lot of obstacles out there. Don't forget these simple tips to keep your walk fun and safe in the outside world.
HEALTH The same techniques that physiotherapists use to treat a variety of injuries and conditions in humans have been adapted to suit animals with great success. Family pets, show dogs, and working dogs can all benefit greatly from physiotherapy. Dogs whose activities involve a lot of agility are especially susceptible to the types of problems that physiotherapy can address.
FIRST TIME OWNERSBringing a dog into your family is a decision where many people don't realize it's magnitude until after they have the dog. There are a number of things that you need to research before you decide to purchase a dog, and it starts right in your own home.
HEALTH Many believe that a dog and a new baby cannot happily coexist, so therefore the dog has to go. This is not necessarily the case. A new baby does not mean you have to abandon your dog.


text: Before you fire up the grill for a season of sizzlin' steaks, make sure it's safe with these easy warm-ups. First, take off the cooking grids and remove the lava rocks. Next, pull out the burner and check it for rust or cracks. Clean out the venturi under the burner and also check all hoses for leaks or cracks. Finally, fire up a delicious meal -- hot off the grill!


text:
This Just In ...
Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others. He has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for over three decades. A longtime aide to state Senate Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Kevin can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, "InterCHANGE," on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their lovely young daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.
Will the black community wake up?
During the 1980's while working at WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio, I produced documentaries on serious issues black officials, politicians, reporters, and commentators chose to deny, scoff at, or completely ignore: black on black crime, and the disturbing pattern of black men becoming an endangered species. One of the experts I interviewed for one of my documentaries said he regarded black on black crime to be a public health issue of epidemic proportions. Another called it a sad deterioration of ethnic pride.
The situation hasn't changed much, if at all as far as much-needed attention is concerned. However, last week, a black filmmaker decided to heighten awareness with a rather unusual approach.
Note how some folks refuse to acknowledge the horrific, stark reality and instead attack the messenger. In today's Crossroads section of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jim Causey outlines the self-inflicted damage that has punished the black community. Causey's highly commendable piece is a real eye-opener with an incredibly critical message. But will anyone listen?
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute. If you see a comment you would like to flag for spam or abuse, click the "x" in the upper right of it. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use.


text:
Member Since: 09/12/09Send msmed236 a Message Add msmed236 as a Friend
msmed236: Friends
msmed236: Quiz Results
Do You Know The Difference Between an EMT and a Paramedic? taken over 7 years ago
You're an Expert!
Sherrill Jones
- Location:
- Carter, OK
- Gender:
- Female
- Service:
- Paramedic / EMT
- Status:
- Career (Private) has access to First Responder restricted areas. Click on the patch icon to request restricted access.
- Hobbies:
- Fishing, Cooking, Music, camping, dancing,reading
- Favorite TV Shows:
- NCIS, Reba, Two & 1/2 Men, Rescue Me
- Favorite Music:
- Country and Classic Rock
Comment Wall
Add msmed236 as a friend to write on their Comment Wall.
over 4 years ago
It's been a while ha ha! I'm sorry we didn't get to catch up when I came through Oklahoma! It was a pretty hectic 5 weeks with all that we mashed in. Hope all has been well!
almost 6 years ago
how have you been doing
about 6 years ago
Hey Chickie, I've been on another planet for a while. Going to be in the States for my honeymoon in June/July (finally got bloody married a few weeks ago). I'll be in OK for a bit under a week visiting family. Should try to catch up for a coffee.
Hope all is well with you, stop by more often. :D
hope you are having a great new year
how are things going
about 6 years ago
Hi Lady I I havent been on here much! Had Open Surgery, and now I found out 1 bypass did'nt work. So I get to hang around the computer.
Hi, I had a good weekend, hope you stay safe
Hey stranger lol I was beginning to wonder. Hope to see/hear more of you again now. Stay safe and have fun. :D
Wishing you and your family a New Year filled with health, prosperity, wisdom, peace and love.
Stay safe
over 6 years ago
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving
Account Removed
over 6 years ago
Hey How are you doing?
Hi stranger where have you been? hope all is well.
Account Removed
over 6 years ago
How have things been? Hope your doing well, stay safe.
Hi there sunshine Happy 4th of July. Where have you been?


text:
Replacement frame lock release used to open the buggy frame from folded.
The frame lock release can be replaced using a standard screw driver and is compatible with the following model strollers:
- legacy red classic
- classic twin
- sport v2
Black2.95 In stock. Ships now
FREE shipping on all orders over £ 50.00


text:
By PATSY STODDARDEditor
Should the wildlife and livestock populations of Emery County be given another obstacle to hurdle? A large, hairy obstacle with sharp teeth, namely the wolf. If the Utah wolf working group has their way the plan they have cooked up will be the criteria for the way wolves are managed in the future of Utah.
The Utah legislature asked the Division of Wildlife Resources to come up with a plan to manage wolves in Utah. The DWR appointed a 13 member group comprised of sportsmen, wolf advocates, ranchers and people with other wolf-related interests. The draft plan will now come before the Regional Advisory Council of the DWR. The Southeastern RAC will be held at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum in Green River at 6:30 p.m. on May 18. Comments will be taken at the RAC meetings on the draft plan. A person may speak in support of the proposed draft or against it or for changes to the draft. The discussion will not center around whether or not there should be wolves in Utah. Input gathered will be taken to the Utah Wildlife Board for their June 9 meeting.
On March 18, 2004, a meeting was held in Price and meetings were also held throughout the state to garner information to be given to the wolf working group to help them formulate a plan. Overwhelmingly at the Price meeting, Carbon and Emery citizens spoke against the wolf being allowed to become established in Utah. The adverse conditions their establishment will have on livestock and wildlife was cited as reason for keeping wolves out of Utah. Throughout the state with exception of the Moab meeting, wolves did not meet with favorable response. In Moab, animal protectionists felt that the wolf as a natural predator in controlling the game population in a complete ecosystem was acceptable. With only one meeting in 10 feeling favorable towards wolves...where did this wolf management plan come from?
At the May 10, Emery County Public Lands Council meeing the issue was discussed. Commissioner Drew Sitterud said the county has drafted a letter to be read at the RAC meeting on Wednesday. Opposition to wolves was listed as the top prioritized issue coming out of the wolf meetings attended by the public. Emery County is worried about the elk and deer populations and do not feel that wolves as part of an ecosystem are needed where hunting and grazing by domestic animals exists. Emery County believes the management goals and management objectives of the wolf draft plan cannot be met. "Wolves cannot exist in Emery County without continuous conflicts," said Emery County officials. The county also worries that population expectations have been far exceeded in Idaho and Wyoming and it's having a negative affect on the wildlife.
The county believes wolf population control isn't adequately addressed in the draft plan. There are no upper limits established for wolf populations.
Wolves are still controlled by the federal government and expenses involved with dealing with wolves will fall on the state of Utah. In Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, approximately $1 million per year is being spent to study the impacts and mitigate the effects of wolves.
Jim Gilson spoke to the lands council about nine amendments the Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, The Utah Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep and the Utah CMWU Association, recommend the Utah Wildlife Board adopt a no wolf conservation plan for Utah when wolves are delisted and request the United States Fish and Wildlife completely delist wolves and return management of wolves to the states.
Utah is not part of the wolf recovery effort and Utah is not required to have wolves. The federal government is not likely to provide Utah with any funding for wolf conservation and wolf impacts. The SFW believes the financial and economic interests of Utah's hunting and ranching industries be protected.
They have nine amendments they would propose be added to the wolf draft plan. 1. Private landowners shall have the right to remove wolves at any time they desire on private lands. 2. Ranching interests shall be able to remove wolves on public lands that are harassing or killing livestock. 3. There shall be no loss in big game hunting opportunity, antlered or antlerless or decreased age class in male animals for Utah sportsmen because of the effects of wolves on hoofed populations. 4. Wolf populations shall not be allowed to slow or modify hoofed populations from achieving state wildlife management plans. 5. No license money, PR funds, or current general fund allocations to the DWR shall be used to manage wolves, or to ensure that wolf populations are not having an impact on ungulates or livestock. 6. Any wolf conservation efforts shall require adequate new general funds built into the base DWR budget by the Utah legislature to fully understand and mitigate any impacts by wolves and cover the full costs of any DWR wolf conservation and monitoring effort. 7. Any loss of revenue due to wolves for guiding, outfitting, taxidermy, DWR license revenue, conservation permit revenue, or CWMU revenue shall be compensated at fullmarket value by the state general fund, or wolf advocates. 8. The state of Utah, the legislature or wolf advocates shall be liable for repayment to private conservation groups of any ungulate and habitat restoration efforts such as big horn sheep, elk, mule deer, or moose, including habitat and transplant costs associated with the restoration effort, if wolves have a negative impact or cause the restoration effort to fail. 9. Any hounds, horses, or pets killed by wolves shall result in full compensation at fair market value, to the owners of such animals.
The SFW also thinks Utah can be established as a control state with no wolves and compare the impacts on hoofed animals in other western states.
Commissioner Ira Hatch said a no wolf policy could be used as a management tool; no wolves, no problems.
The lands council determined that Eric Luke, council member, would represent the council at the RAC meeting and read a statement in opposition to the wolf draft plan.
The 96 page wolf draft plan can be viewed and downloaded from the DWR website. The plan contains mostly research with 10-12 pages of actual plan. The general public is encouraged to attend and voice their opinions at the RAC meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Green River at the museum.


text:
MTS Super-Spike Announces Record $155,000 Raised(Winnipeg – August 23rd) 'MTS Super-Spike presented by Bud Light', is thrilled to announce that it has smashed records again, raising an incredible $155,000 in support of the National Women's Team through this year's twelfth annual event. A further record 432 teams took part in this year's MTS Super-Spike, which took place July 19th and 20th at Maple Grove Rugby Park. Over 900 games of volleyball were played over the two day event, with ten different bands & various DJ's performing at what has become one of Manitoba's premiere summertime festival weekends.
"Super-Spike has again lived up to its track record of being one of the best summer events Winnipeg has to offer," stated Event General Manager Greg Paseshnik. "We are thrilled with the event's growth and record registration numbers again this year, and most importantly with the large amount of money we were able to bring in to support our National Women's Team."
'MTS Super-Spike', which combines Western Canada's largest outdoor/beach volleyball tournament with a weekend long concert series set in a festival atmosphere, has raised over $700,000 to date in support of the National Women's Volleyball Team.
Tonight's third match in the Canada vs Peru International Volleyball Series scheduled for 7pm at the University of Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre will also be MTS Super-Spike appreciation night. Volunteers, sponsors and participants will be on hand to celebrate the accomplishment of the event and cheer on Team Canada!
Special thanks to event title sponsor MTS, presenting sponsor Bud Light, volunteer sponsor Birchwood KIA, event sponsors SKYY Vodka, Vitamin Water, Whisky Dix, El Jimador Tequila Coolers, Pieffe Design, and event supporters Ladco, True North Sports & Entertainment, C & T Rentals, Home Run Sports, Elite Sports Injury Centre, Booster Juice, the Pembina Hotel and Cruise Media.


text:
A home insurance primer
Look. We get it. You don't want to read your policy. You might not even want to look in detail at the Illinois home insurance quotes you are getting. We know how intimidating it can be to face all the jargon and lexicon, things you don't understand. That is the way most people fear. We aren't industry professionals and we think we don't know enough to get it. But we couldn't be more wrong.
Forget your fears for a moment and consider this: it is far easier to learn and understand what is in your policy than you think. It is in your best interests to do so, too. It's large budget item and you need to know what you are getting. Plus, should you ever need to file a claim you won't be dismayed because you didn't know you weren't covered for something.
You don't need to understand every single word in your policy. Definitions can be easily found online and companies are getting better about making these documents plain English. You can also call and ask a professional for help.
If you are lost at the prospect of figuring out how much insurance to buy, know that you have your own unique needs. The kind and type will vary. There is so much information on the Internet that is easy to understand. You can research on line or talk to a professional about all aspects of this coverage.
You want low rates, right? You are not alone; we all want low rates. That is why you are smart to compare a few different carriers with side-by-side quotes. That makes it easy to see which works best for your personal needs.
It is not unusual to see differences in coverage and pricing. Some insurers will be concerned that you have a dog that is on the high bite risk list. Others simply up-charge you for that. Every savvy consumer understands that the best deals are obtained by looking at various options offered by different carriers.
Make sure that you have a rider for any valuable jewelry, antiques, artwork or the like. You will need a flood policy if you are in a flood zone. And by all means check that your home replacement coverage is sufficient.
By educating yourself online and through discussions with professionals you can be sure of the best possible deal.


text:
Rangers Grab 2-1 Series Lead With 4-1 Road Win In Philadelphia
Jim Cerny
Throughout the 2013-14 regular season the Rangers were one of the NHL's premier road teams, winning 25 times away from Madison Square Garden; and Tuesday night their road magic continued in the post-season as they skated to a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three of their first-round playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center. The win lifted New York to a 2-1 series lead and helped them regain the home-ice advantage which they had lost with Sunday's Game Two defeat at The Garden.
"We knew this was going to be a tough environment, and I think our guys were not only well-prepared for it, but they thrived on it," said head coach Alain Vigneault after the game. "They wanted this opportunity to come in here and win a game, and that's what we did."
Henrik Lundqvist sparkled between the pipes for the Rangers, making 31 saves. He vastly outplayed his Philadelphia counterpart Ray Emery, who allowed four goals on 20 shots before being replaced by Steve Mason with 7:15 remaining in the third period.
Martin St. Louis and Dan Girardi both had a goal and an assist for the Rangers, while Rick Nash contributed a pair of assists. St. Louis leads the team with five points in the series, while Nash has four points. Both star forwards have recorded at least one point in all three games, so far.
"You always want to be on top of your game, and it's a tough thing to do consistently, and I'm glad to be helping right now," said St. Louis. "Anything you can do to help the team win, playing a complete game this time of the year."
Vigneault made one lineup change and it paid dividends Tuesday. He inserted veteran Daniel Carcillo in the place of rookie Jesper Fast, and Carcillo played a physical, agitating game, earning the team's Broadway Hat postgame. Though he did take two minor penalties, Carcillo also sealed the Flyers fate by scoring at 10:53 of the third period, giving New York a three-goal lead--minutes after absorbing an unpenalized blow to the head which had left him sprawled on the ice. Carcillo charged to the net and redirected a Brian Boyle pass past Emery, a sweet moment for sure for the former Flyer.
"(The fans) were all over him the entire game, and he comes out and scores a big goal--a big goal for our team, and obviously he's an emotional guy so he was pretty fired up after that," said defenseman Marc Staal.
The Rangers surged to a 2-0 lead midway through the first period Tuesday, but just as they did in Game Two on Sunday, they surrendered a momentum-turning goal before the opening period was over. However where Game Three differed from Game Two is that New York scored the all-important next goal to take a 3-1 lead early in the second period whereas on Sunday it was the Flyers who tied the game in the second before eventually skating away with the 4-2 victory.
Emery mishandled Nash's left wing shot mere minutes after the opening puck drop, and Derek Stepan was right there to collect the loose puck and bang into the back of the cage, giving the Rangers a quick 1-0 lead at 3:54. The goal was Stepan's second of the series, and was just the beginning of a solid start for Nash and St. Louis, who both assisted on the goal.
Nearly seven minutes later Nash powered around the Flyers net before pushing a pass to Girardi at the right point. Girardi's slap shot that followed was tipped by St. Louis past Emery and into the net at 10:24, providing the visitors a 2-0 lead, and quieting the raucous Wells Fargo Center crowd.
"It's always nice to play with the lead, no doubt," offered St. Louis.
At the 16:52 mark of the first period Philadelphia defenseman Kimmo Timonen sent the puck over the glass and was called for a delay of game penalty, and the Rangers were in position to run the home team out of their own building before the first period was done by scoring on the power play. However Benoit Pouliot took an extremely ill-advised holding penalty just five seconds after Timonen was ushered to the box, and the Flyers not only dodged a bullet, they brought the house alive by scoring on the ensuing 4-on-4.
After Ryan McDonagh fell in the neutral zone right in front of teammate Brad Richards who was carrying the puck, the Flyers collected the loose disc and turned in transition the other way. A few passes later Mark Streit buried a one-timer past Lundqvist and the Flyers had halved their deficit with 2:42 to play in the opening period.
"When we scored he first two there, got a great start, then they got one, my first thought was let's not do this again," admitted Lundqvist. "So it felt like it was etremely important to have a strong second period."
Only one goal was scored in the second period, and despite the Flyers outshooting New York 13-4, it was not the home team that scored. Instead the Rangers got a clutch goal off the stick off Girardi at 5:17--a top-shelf blast through a screen set by Carcillo. Richards and Carl Hagelin assisted on Girardi's first goal of the post-season, and the Rangers had taken a 3-1 lead.
"That was a big shot," Staal said of Girardi's goal. "That's the playoffs. You need different guys on different nights to come up and score goals for you. That was a big-time shot, and big momentum swing for us."
The stellar play of Lundqvist--his best period of the series, so far--and some excellent work by the team's penalty killing unit carried the Rangers the rest of the way in the second period. The Flyers had several surges and each time were turned away by a very sharp Lundqvist--whose acrobatic save on Scott Hartnell midway through the period was a true highlight. And the Rangers killed off a pair of penalties by Carcillo and Derek Dorsett later in the period, eventually finishing the night a perfect 5-for-5 on the kill.
A major key to the team's successful penalty kill Tuesday--as well as the overall solid defensive play at even strength again--was the fact that the Rangers blocked 28 shots in Game Three. Girardi led the team with five blocks, while defenseman Kevin Klein had four.
"Tonight our goaltender was the better of the two goaltenders, an we had some big blocked shots at the right time from our penalty killers," stated Vigneault.
Both teams played hard, with aggression and passion without, with most of the action taking place between the whistles and not afterwards. One major exception came 11:37 into the second period when the gloves came off of Hagelin and Jakub Voracek, with the far bigger Flyers forward raining punches down on Hagelin, who was taking part in his first NHL fight. Somehow the officials decided that both players would receive only roughing minors for their fight, so technically Hagelin is still without a fighting major in his career.
Game Four will be played in Philadelphia on Friday night.


text:
My job duties are varied. I offer academic advisement; instruct students for college orientation on transfer to credit programs; follow up counseling for targeted student populations; conduct educational/personal/and career counseling; evaluate transcripts; participate in division activities, such as counselor staff meetings and college committees. I truly enjoy having interaction with students and assisting with educational plans. I love the fact that I work with multi-racial and multi-ethnic populations.
The students are extremely pleased when taking classes here and are very surprised with the quality of classes we provide. Additionally, they feel they are well prepared with the development or upgrading of their skills for employment. They can't believe that our classes are TUITION FREE!
Glendale Community College
is not responsible for the content of external sites. Thank you for visiting the
Glendale Community College


text:
Skip to comments.Suicides and Homicides in Patients Taking Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft: Why They Keep Happening
Posted on 02/13/2013 11:12:14 AM PST by Jyotishi
From almost the day that they were introduced in the late 1980s and early 1990s, sudden, unexpected suicides and homicides have been reported in patients taking serotonin-enhancing antidepressants such as Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft. I'm not surprised this problem hasn't disappeared, nor will it unless we look deeper.
I never hesitate to say that these drugs -- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) -- help millions of people. But any drug that can cause positive changes in people's brains can also cause negative ones unless care is taken to avoid it. We do not take such care. So it was no surprise to me when, in August 2003, more headlines appeared. These were based on reports by British authorities and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about unpublished studies showing an increased risk of suicide in children and teenagers taking Paxil (1-3).
Prior reports of suicidal and homicidal acts in adults taking SSRIs have been explained away by drug industry defenders and mainstream doctors, who claim that suicide is common in depression anyway. And that no type of antidepressant helps everyone. Some depressed patients don't get better and choose suicide. That's true sometimes, unfortunately. But these reports describe more impulsive, violent acts than expected. As I said fifteen years ago at the time of the first reports and again in Over Dose in 2001 (4), SSRIs could create a unique combination of side effects that might severely impair judgment and impulse control. This has been described by others as well (5-16).
Psychosis After Three Days of Treatment
One of my first cases with Prozac involved a 35 year-old woman with a job and family, who had a mild depression with no suicidal tendencies. This changed after just three days on Prozac, when she became acutely psychotic. Any psychiatrist will tell you that excessive doses of antidepressants can cause brain dysfunctions including disorientation, confusion, and cognitive disturbances. This was commonly seen with old-time antidepressants like Elavil and Tofranil (17). But more than the older drugs, SSRIs can also cause a severe degree of agitation or restlessness that may become intolerable and reduce impulse control (5-6A). Impulsive behavior, especially if coupled with impaired cognitive functioning, can be dangerous.
Antidepressants can also trigger similar, manic-like symptoms in people whose depression is part of a manic-depressive syndrome, which often gets overlooked when people are given SSRIs. "Some of these individuals may have serious adverse reactions to antidepressants including irritability, aggression, and mania," wrote Dr. Ronald Pies, professor of psychiatry at Tufts University (18).
The Devil Is in the Dosage
My book Over Dose opens with a man whose anxiety and depressive symptoms got much worse rather than better with the standard 20-mg starting dose of Prozac (4). A letter to the editor in the August 11, 2003, issue of the New York Times described a similar reaction to Celexa:
"During the first month, I experienced extreme, almost manic tendencies. My mind raced, I was restless, I couldn't sleep. Eventually that restlessness subsided (18)."
Sometimes the symptoms don't subside. Sometimes the symptoms get out of hand. The writer of the letter made an another important point: "They need new dosing and treatment strategies to counteract the manic effect." Exactly.
These reactions are occurring because the standard starting doses of many antidepressants are excessively strong for many people. One clue is that most of these reactions occur shortly after people have been started on SSRIs or after the dosage has been bumped up. These are called "first-dose" reactions by mainstream medicine, and they almost always indicate a mismatch between the patient and the dosage. With the Paxil study, the New York Times reported:
"Some experts suspect that in the first few weeks of therapy, drugs like Paxil can shove a small number of patients toward a mental precipice, perhaps because they can cause a severe form of restlessness known as akathisia. Patients who make it through the first weeks of drug therapy uneventfully do fine on the medication on the long term, these experts say (3)."
But it doesn't have to be a sink or swim situation. Merely reduce the dose awhile, allow patients to adapt to the medicine, and then increase it again gradually. Sometimes it doesn't need to be increased, because lower doses work for many patients.
When my patient became psychotic in 1988, I researched the problem and found an article that shocked me. This large study, published before Prozac was marketed, showed that 54% of the patients with severe depression improved with just 5 mg -- one-quarter of the standard 20 mg starting dose (19). But Prozac wasn't marketed with a 5 mg recommended dose. 20 mg was the recommended initial dose for everyone -- 400% more than many people needed -- a huge difference pharmacologically. No wonder these reactions were occurring.
I wasn't the only expert to recognize the problem. A 1993 study concluded "that starting fluoxetine [Prozac] at doses lower than 20 mg is a useful strategy because of the substantial fraction of patients who cannot tolerate a 20-mg dose but appear to benefit from lower doses (20)." Similar dosing problems have been seen with and other SSRIs.
Informed Consent Means Having Enough Information to Make an Intelligent Choice
Unfortunately, most doctors don't understand that many problems with SSRIs are caused by standard doses that are excessive for substantial numbers of patients. And although Prozac, Zoloft, and other SSRIs now come in lower doses, many doctors still start patients on the stronger, standard doses.
As I've said when invited to speak at the FDA and at other major conferences, drug companies must define the lowest, safest, effective doses of drugs. They must include this information in package inserts and the Physicians' Desk Reference, and they must market pills that make lower dosing possible. And they must do it from the start.
Unfortunately, marketing trends in recent decades have gone in the other direction. Many drugs are marketed one-size-fits-all. Many drugs are dosed exactly the same for big and small, young and old, healthy and frail. The same strong doses are prescribed to people taking no other medications and people taking a dozen. Such methods defy medical sense and common sense.
Shortly after the reports from the British authorities and U.S. FDA about higher incidences of suicide in youngsters taking Paxil, Dr. Richard Friedman, director of the psychopharmacology clinic at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, wrote:
"For too long, drug companies have been allowed to tell us only the good news about their products. Now we're ready for the whole story (21)."
The whole story begins with patients and their doctors knowing about the lowest, safest, effective doses of drugs. Most people don't like taking medications. If they must, they prefer taking as little as possible. But this isn't possible if we aren't given adequate information. Informed consent is denied when information is withheld. We need to know the full range of effective doses, and we need enough pill sizes to make individualized dosing possible. Prevention begins with complete information.
In the meantime, you have to be your own researcher, using books and the Internet, learning enough to choose selectively from the information you see. Since 1996, I have published 15 medical journal articles and Over Dose to help inform you and your doctor about lower, safer, proven-effective drug doses because such information was unavailable to most people. Using all of the resources available today, you can learn a lot, and when you do, tell your doctor -- doctors respect good, scientifically-based information -- so that your doctor can inform others following you.
1. Waechter, F. Paroxetine must not be given to patients under 18. BMJ, June 14, 2003;326:1282.
2. FDA statement regarding the antidepressant Paxil for pediatric population. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, June 19, 2003:www.fda.gov -- accessed 9/18/O3.
3. Harris, G. Debate Resumes on the Safety of Depression's Wonder Drugs. New York Times, Aug. 7, 2003:nytimes.com.
4. Cohen, JS. Over Dose: The Case Against The Drug Companies. Prescription Drugs, Side Effects, and Your Health. Tarcher/Putnam, New York: October 2001.
5. Medawar, C, Herxheimer, A, Bell, A, et al. Paroxetine, Panorama, and user reporting of ADRs: consumer intelligence matters in clinical practice and post-marketing drug surveillance. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine 2002;15:161-169.
6. Donovan, S, Clayton, A, Beeharry, M, et al. Deliberate self-harm and antidepressant drugs. Investigation of a possible link. British Journal of Psychiatry, 2000;177:551-6.
6A. Rogers, L, Waterhouse, R. Prozac Makers Told to Warn of Side-Effects. The Sunday Times [Britain], July 8, 2001:www.sunday-times.co.uk/news.
7. Glenmullen, J. Prozac Backlash: Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other Antidepressants with Safe, Effective Alternatives. Simon and Schuster, March 2000.
8. Healy, D. The Antidepressant Era. Harvard University Press, Sept. 1997.
9. Hickling, L. Questions Persist concerning Prozac's Role in Suicide Risk. Www.drkoop.com Health News, May 11, 2000: www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?at=N&id=11009.
10. Teicher, MH, Glod, C, Cole, JO. Emergence of intense suicidal preoccupation during fluoxetine treatment. American Journal of Psychiatry, 1990;147(2):207.
11. Fichter, CG, Jobe, TH, Braun, BG. Does fluoxetine have a therapeutic window? Lancet 1991;338.
12. Anderson GM; Segman RH; King RA. Serotonin and suicidality: the impact of fluoxetine administration. II: Acute neurobiological effects. Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences, 1995, 32(1):44-50.
13. Lancon, C, Bernard, D, Bougerol, T. [Fluoxetine, akathisia and suicide]. Encephale, 1997 May-Jun, 23(3):218-23. Abstract.
14. Liu, CY, Yang, YY, et al. Fluoxetine-related suicidality and muscle aches in a patient with poststroke depression [letter]. Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 1996 Dec, 16(6):466-7.
15. Jackson, A. Drug Turned Loving Man into a Killer, Says Judge. Sidney Morning Herald, Fri., May 25, 2001:www.smh.com.au/
16. Donovan, S, Clayton, A, et al. Deliberate self-harm and antidepressant drugs. Investigation of a possible link. British Journal of Psychiatry, 2000;177:551-6.
17. American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. American Hospital Formulary Service, Drug Information 1999. Gerald K. McEvoy, Editor. Bethesda: 1999.
18. The Debate Over Antidepressants (5 Letters). Letters to the Editor. New York Times, 8/11/O3:nytimes.com.
19. Wernicke, JF, Dunlop, SR, Dornseif, BE, et al. Low-dose fluoxetine therapy for depression. Psychopharmacology Bulletin 1988;24(1):183-188.
20. Louie, AK, Lewis, TB, Lannon, MD. Use of low-dose fluoxetine in major depression and panic disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 1993;54(1):435-438.
21. Richard A. Friedman. What You Do Know Can't Hurt You. New York Times, 8/12/O3:nytimes.com.
NOTE TO READERS: The purpose of this E-Letter is solely informational and educational. Theinformation herein should not be considered to be a substitute forthe direct medical advice of your doctor, nor is it meant to encourage the diagnosis or treatment of any illness, disease, or other medical problem by laypersons. If you are under a physician's care for any condition, he or she can advise you whether the information in this E-Letter is suitable for you. Readers should not make any changes in drugs, doses, or any other aspects of their medical treatment unless specifically directed to do so by their own doctors.
If you have questions about your medications or medical care, Dr. Cohen is available for consultation at his office or by telephone.
If you find this article informative, please tell your friends, family members, colleagues, and doctors about www.MedicationSense.com and the free MedicationSense E-Newsletter.
Copyright, Jay S. Cohen, M.D. All rights reserved. Readers have permission to copy and disseminate all or part of these articles if it is clearly identified as the work of: Jay S. Cohen, M.D., the MedicationSense E-Newsletter, www.MedicationSense.com. You may not use this work for commercial purposes.
For one thing they are prescribed to people that are down and depressed to begin with
"For one thing they are prescribed to people that are down and depressed to begin with"
Is there a study where they dose normal, undepressed people? That would be interesting.
Likewise MDMA, which enhances serotonin.
Medications are worthwhile for a slew of physical maladies, but I'm not so sure they are always good for mental or emotional problems. I derived more benefit and incurred a lot less risk from counseling.
"For one thing they are prescribed to people that are down and depressed to begin with"
Yeah, it's a kind of crap-shoot. Seems like Docs try various things and see how it goes. Like switching foods for a pet that is a finicky eater.
I was at a suicide where the guy had done himself in with Budweiser and Elavil (amitriptyline).
The ME picked up the empty bottle, looked at me and said, "This sh*t's killed more people than ever made 'em happy."
I theorize that they are prescribed and then the patient is not helped to work through their issues. The drug is supposed to take care of it. So they don't have to confront their problems, work out coping skills, change any attitude, remove themselves from any situations.
I took Zoloft same complaint also I know TMI I could not finish sexualely at all while on it no matter what we did
Most psychiatric drugs mimic the effects of marijuana on the brain. Don't remember many pot smokers killing themsevles. They must have really screwed up. God put it there for a purpose.
A lot of people who go into a doctor and complain of being depressed actually just need to talk it out. Sometimes they know why they are blue, sometimes they don't. But it seems as though if someone is lucid enough to have a conversation maybe they would benefit from talking it out.
Taking a drug is much easier, but is it the most responsible thing in putting a salve over an unknown leg ulcer?
There is a higher risk in some patients for this especially ones who suffer neurological disorders which can contribute to depression and anxiety to start with. I also find it insanity that government, media, and many doctors in ignorance fear safer medications like Valium, Xanax, Klopinin, Librium, etc mainly due to the fact they improperly prescribe dosage vs bloodstream life. I'm a 18 year daily user of Xanax and my wife a 28 year user. It can be done. Neither one of us can take any form of any antidepressant in any strength.
Here is a side affect you likely never heard of and Paxil is the worse for it. In males it can block your bladder. No joke not making it up been there, done that, & had a catheter nearly two weeks till the stuff left my bloodstream. This causes a condition where you don't have too much time to act called Dysreflexia. Basically it's shock and can lead to stroke and death.
Xanax is a god send for my panic attacks when i can get it prescribed
As I understand it, one of the quickest ways to get SSI disability is to tell them you are crazy. So people go get on psych meds to have that paper trail.
I would bet a large number of "normal" people find that taking the stuff, especially if the dosage is large, really does make them crazy.
They are also used too often in cases where the primary care doctor did not do an extensive medical history work up and check for underlying physical ailments of which anxiety and depression are secondary symptoms. Vestibular Disorders and sensory processing related disorders are one of the biggest in that respect.
I'm diagnosed as having General Anxiety Disorder. That diagnosesd came 18 years ago. The protocol treatment is usually antidepressants. But it took several years before I linked my G.A.D. to my life long Inner Ear and sensory related ailments. Antidepressants almost drove me off the deep end and did do so to my wife who is a quadriplegic.
We can take Xanax correction we must take Xanax I use it to help tone down my sensory system to control seizure activity from sensory induced stimulation. Doctors wanted to hand me antidepressants like candy but panicked over a .5mg {half a mg} pill of Xanax four times a day.
In many cases seeing what is called a Therapist helps. They are much more smarter than a typical Shrink. The Shrink says here take these and see you in three months.
I've had PTSD as has my wife I saw one nearly 5 years. It was a learning experience for me and him. I taught him about Vestibular Disorder induced Panic Disorder and he helped me with the PTSD. Both had hit me at the same time. The PTSD went away. The other I'll have for life. No cures as it is neurological damage.
I was put on it for a short time in the mid-90s. I developed the same symptoms and went off of it after discussing it with my doctor. I have a history of depression in the family. My maternal grandmother was bi-polar and my mom's brother was diagnosed with depression several years ago. I have not medicated since, but thankfully I am able to keep things under control with prayer and a good husband who keeps an eye on me.
Does certain sounds and visual events trigger it but it really doesn't seem to be a fear as such but rather just iriates you? You want away from the noise? Loss of concentration is also common. I have upper torso spasms{seizures} from this. Certain sounds for example drive me nuts and trigger seizures if i don't get away from them. If so you are likely a Vestibular Patient and the Inner Ear is triggering the attacks. It does take a different medication approach than antidepressants and most doctors and especially Shrinks are clueless too it.
I can tell horror stories abot Ambien and hypnotics, though. Ugh.
It doesn't always do the trick but allows me to function now at least at home. For example I'm fixing to go to The Cracker Barrel for supper. Between taking an extra pill before leaving and turning my hearing aids way down I can stand being there LOL.
My dosage is .5 mg at bedtime, but I usually cut the pill in half. It does not take much to knock me out. I've taken six or seven sleeping and anti-anxiety meds over the last 25 years. Xanax is the best. Ambien worked for me for over a decade before unexpectedly spinning up into a monster. Ambien and Lunesta both cause extreme agitation now. I disliked Klonopin because it was so slow to metabolize. Rozerim had no effect at all.
First attack I had I was on the interstate doing 75 MPH with suddenly no idea where I was, how I got where I was at, where I was going, or how long I'd been there. Scared the hell out of me the first couple of times. Now I usually head it off if I can.
It takes more time to ramp up the antidepressant affect, but the increase in energy happens pretty quickly (often in a day or two). Sometimes the first thing the patient gets around to doing is commit suicide. A good practitioner screens out those at suicide risk before prescribing these. Thanks Jyotishi.
St John's Wort rooools!
Curses! How dare you let your 'dern logic get in the way of a good rant. ;-)
A doctor once told me, "Saint John's Wort, ain't worth it, John!"
I had exactly the same reaction. My doctor said I was depressed. Of course
I was depressed. My two brothers, my parents-in-law, my father, my beloved
brother-in-law, and my sister-in-law's father all died in the mid 1990s.
The old pill pusher pressed Prozac on me, and I took it for a while, but I got
that same "who gives a rat's ass" attitude, and I stopped taking it.
Then I had to fight suicidal thoughts for several months, but I turned to God and
prayed, realizing that you just don't barge in on Him.
I will never take any such drug again. I will get through any depression without
destructive, crazy-making drugs.
Now I take St. John's Wort and Gingko Biloba every day. No side effects, just a
nice, even keel.
True story. My pal Zachary, a real pro, tells people, "Just call me pro Zach!"
NYC Fashion Student Who Jumped Off Bridge Leaves Louis Vuitton Bag With Note Naming Five Girls She Doesnt Want At Her Funeral
[snip] A 22-year-old fashion student who jumped off the George Washington Bridge yesterday left a note behind in her Louis Vuitton bag... The Laboratory Institute of Merchandising student allegedly had a history of depression, and had tried to commit suicide at least once before. Medication, including Adderall and Klonopin, was found in her bag, according to sources. [/snip]
That woman was in the news yesterday, I think. I really feel bad for the people who take their own lives, but mostly for their families. Twenty-two years old, so sad.
Really patients taking antidepressants for depression should at least for 3-6 months see a therapist. A psychiatrist is not such. A psychiatrist says here's the pills come back in a few months. With that you are on your own and that is not good.
A Therapist can be a LCSW {Licensed Clinical Social Worker}, psychologist, or clergy, who are professionally trained to counsel persons with depression. These are the ones who are going to help a person work through it and change their thought process. They know the disorders better than the doctors many times. Some folk have low opinions of LCSW's. They deal with everything from c ounseling for PTSD to depression to addictions. Without the LCSW I had who was a guy about 25 years my senior I would still likely have uncontrolled PTSD.
Most of the better LCSW's do encourage prayer. I know one who begins her day praying before first client is seen. With issues like PTSD or clinical depression the needed time seeing professional help {counseling} may be measured in in years. That is the real treatment. The pills simply treat or relieve symptoms.
Sounds alarming. I've never had a brain fog attack. I've had episodes of severe agitation and confusion which I think were caused by hypnotics. I've been free of those for several years and use Xanax only a few times a month. For me it is a great help.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
Chapter 14
People should desire spiritual gifts—Tongues and prophecy are compared—Prophecy is the greater gift—Paul says, You may all prophesy; covet to prophesy.
2 For he that speaketh in
3 But he that
4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you,
7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.
10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of
11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.
12 Even so ye,
13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my
15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
19 Yet in the church I had rather
20 Brethren, be not
21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not
22 Wherefore
23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or
24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
25 And thus are the
26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto
27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep
29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
33 For God is not the
34 Let your
35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to
36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?
37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
39 Wherefore, brethren,
40 Let all things be done decently and in


text:
Showing stores near change
Reset Your Password
You're Almost Done
We've sent you an email with instructions on how to reset your password. Please check your email.Return to Sign-In
Create a New Account
It's not just an account. It's the first step to happier shopping and special benefits:
- • Exclusive Offers
- • Order History
- • Faster Checkout
Your Pier 1 Account
Date Ordered Order Number AmountSee All Your Orders
Contact Us
Call +1 (817) 252-6300
or (800) 245-4595
or (800) 245-4595
Mon-Fri: 7am-9pm CST
Saturday: 8am-9pm CST
Sunday: 10am-6pm CST
Saturday: 8am-9pm CST
Sunday: 10am-6pm CST
3X the points | Today Only My Pier 1 Rewards cardmembers get rewarded faster.* Details
3X the points | Today Only My Pier 1 Rewards cardmembers get rewarded faster.* Details
- Home
- Outdoor
- Dining Furniture
- Dining Chairs
- La Cena Mocha Counter Stool
Details & Dimensions
Sure you can use this handsome, rust-resistant, water-repellent outdoor counter stool indoors. It will hold up just as well in air conditioning as it does in 100-degree heat. But its rugged iron constitution and all-weather synthetic wicker really shine out in the elements. Which is more than you can say for most of us.
- Mocha
- 21.75"W x 21"D x 38.50"H
- Seat height 24"
- Rust-resistant iron, synthetic wicker
- Water-repellant
- Exclusively Pier 1 Imports
- Requires a square bistro cushion, sold separately
- Imported
Quick Links & Swatches
Due to the unique nature of some of our products, dimensions listed may not be exact. Patterns may vary in appearance due to product size. Quantities and selection may vary by store. Pricing in Alaska, Hawaii, the contiguous U.S., and Canada may vary. Prices at store closing locations may vary.


text:
Community Information Database
You are browsing the Subject Heading Community/Nature Area Cleanup/Enhancement Projects which contains 2 record(s)
Page 1 of 1
- Lompico Community Center
The Lompico Community Center (LCC) is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to making Lompico the best community in all of Santa Cruz County. It is operated by a volunteer board of directors, who... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- Neighborhood Services Division
Neighborhood Services has moved to 37 Davis Avenue in Freedom as part of its ongoing mission of focused neighborhood development in the City. The Neighborhood Services Division reinforces the City&... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
Page 1 of 1


text:
Connect with 20/20:
Anne Klein AK7006 from Altair Eyewear
Let's follow along as the celebrated sport brand Smith Optics breaches the arena anew, setting a sun standard with lightweight, matte metal sport shades that hit both trajectories of hard work and hard play.
RIDGEWAY from Smith Optics
Take a vacation from the standard and get mixed up in mottled browns and a luxurious island-sized shape.
GUESS GU7221 from Viva International Group
The essential rimless enterprise ventures to cover more ground in trend territory and dominates semi-rimless with round lenses and an ultralight brow bar that speaks to the brand while breaking boundaries.
ADVENTURER 8659 from Silhouette Optical
Keep on the move in matte as depth and texture ground sport (and all) eyewear to lead shades away from shine.
STATIC from Wiley X Eyewear
Oakley turns its eyes toward feminine graces and sculpts a polished sun look to warm up to. Subtle, deep Havana keeps things smooth and earns this frame a perfect 10 performance.
WARM UP from Oakley
Forgoing blaring brand logos, bebe uses precious temple space to ornament this smart aviator embellished further with royal blue coloring fit for a bebe-jeweled queen.
BEBE BB7085 from Altair Eyewear
Watch this luxe ladies'sun style shine with artistic sweeps of ink textures and meticulous crystals.
JIMMY CRYSTAL JCS601 from A&A Optical
Let's talk texture. Lafont says Parisian style so simply, designing with not only color, but sculpture, and most importantly to this frame: feel.
LOME from Lafont
Now's the time to look back with John Varvatos as the brand draws from optical heritage, wrapping delicately detailed metal with a mix of cool rock and warm tones to satisfy the finer side of slick sunwear.
JOHN VARVATOS V789 from Base Curve/A Luxury Division of Rem Eyewear
This season heralds hinted and hidden opti-features at full face value. Go out in this sneaky clip-like aviator and lead the faux phase.
GUESS GU6726 from Viva International Group
With definitive, simple styling that suits all, Silhouette stays true to its iconic heritage.
ICON 8138 from Silhouette Optical
Aqua-tinted crystal for the sunny side is warmly tempered with rich tortoise temples as we sea the light.
XOXO X2332 from The McGee Group
The rich red extension anchored with the signature Michael Kors screw detail heats up this ensemble of color and honey Havana, so join us in taking a second look as this classic yet dramatic two-tone sings.
MICHAEL KORS Zoey from Marchon Eyewear
Versatility is the name of the game, and Wiley X plays to win with interchangeable lenses that make
it the right (and white!) choice.
SAINT from Wiley X Eyewear
Transitions and Nike team up to take a successful run at engineering sunwear that keeps runners focused on hitting the pavement with perfect vision.
NIKE MAX TRANSITIONS SPEED TINT lenses from Transitions Optical in NIKE Tailwind 12
from Marchon Eyewear
20/20 on Facebook
iPad / iPhone Apps
Fashion Slideshow
2020&U Blog
20/20 Video Village
Digital Archives
Luxury Eyewear Forum
© Copyright 2017 Jobson Medical Information LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.