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I went to Dr. Nichols, after searching online for doctors that performed the Fraxel treatment. Prior to the appointment with Dr. Kim, I had been to another doctor for a consultation. I was not pleased with his poor bedside manners, and his lack of expertise with my skin tone. I was delighted to find Dr. Kim and felt at ease with her, because I felt as though she understood my issues and also gave me a realistic overview. I would recommend Dr. Nichols to anyone who wants to look and feel their best. I am very pleased with the progress of my fraxel treatment, and I'm very happy I went with Dr. Nichols. My healing time is just about 4 days and the creams help that I was told to use help a lot as well. The staff is very warm and inviting, and the atmosphere is calm and not rushed for a busy office.
Dr. Kim talks you through the entire procedure, and prior to the fraxel a numbing cream is applied for about 45 minutes. On a scale of 1-10, 1 being the most painful, and 10 not having pain- I would rate the fraxel with Dr. Kim at about a 5-6. It is very tolerable, and she is very gentle. She asks if you're okay, and waits if you need a second. I think she is truly wonderful.


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Updated version: Visualizing How the Things You Own, End Up Owning You
I'm fascinated by the consumerism trend of acquiring stuff. Somehow, consumer psychologists and advertising geniuses the world over have joined forces and sought to convince all of us that it's in our best interests to buy "stuff."
Regardless of whether they tapped our false belief that acquiring goods will boost our perceived self worth (or our social status), preying on our emotions since sad people spend more money, or you simply felt that you had to buy because everyone else was buying… it's been a highly effective PsyOps campaign.
To counter this pseudo propaganda, I'm going to throw out my own visual representations of how I view the anti-consumerism movement and perhaps one of these images will burn itself into your brain and haunt you the next time you're thinking about signing away away a few additional years of your life by taking on additional liabilities.
#1 – How much time do you work for XYZ object?
For simplicity, let's say you bring home $200 per day after taxes, insurance and retirement savings. If you have a $2000 mortgage due every month, you're working for 10 days or 2 whole work weeks just to keep a very expensive roof over your head. If you have a $500 car payment, you're working 2 and half days. Throw in the mandatory fees that come with these two items (insurance, taxes, etc.), and you're talking another 2 and half days of bring home pay.
This means you have just 8 working days in the month of December where your money is actually your money, and not on a predetermined course to repay one of your creditors. One could argue that this money isn't really even your money anymore because if you don't repay your debts, you won't have a house to live in or a car to drive.
Of course, this doesn't take into account the cell phone, cable bill, past credit card debt you may or may not have, and any other regular expenses and liabilities you may owe every month. (Please note, I was highly generous in not including any other liabilities/expenses on the calendar.)
If this example intrigues you, learn how to create your own "How Much Your Stuff Owns You Calendar" in just a few minutes and some basic math.
#2 – How much product must you churn out?
The world always needs ditch diggers (as the adage goes), and let's just say that it's your job to dig ditches in order to get paid. So every day, your calloused hands and aching back have to shovel X pounds of dirt at Y depth for Z miles.
Which is an pre-algebra word problem method of asking: how productive do you need to be to generate XYZ dollars to keep your stuff?
If you're a writer, how many articles do you have to write per day? If you're a football player, how many tackles or touchdowns do you need to make per year to keep your multimillion dollar salary?
(Have you noticed the ditch is never ending yet?)
Units produced to cover your outgoing cash flow is a very effective metric to reduce your spending when you actually consider how much you have to work to meet your financial obligations.
#3 – Who really owns your stuff?
Home ownership is a bit of a misnomer for anyone who has a mortgage. If you disagree, just ask your mortgage lender what happens when you stop paying your monthly bill.
Which poses an interesting dilemma: if your mortgage banker owns your house, and you're paying him for the right to live there, does he really own you since you've obligated yourself to repay what you owe? Debt is slavery after all!
If you have a healthy disdain for the banking industry, you might want to considering joining the fight against the Too Big To Fail banks. By simply ceasing to do business with them and refusing to buy their #1 product (e.g. money), you're sending a message to the folks sitting in the ivory towers that the cash cow lending business is going to shrink by a factor of you!
#4 – How much does your stuff cost you to move, store, or maintain?
Have you run out of places to keep your stuff? Is it so valuable that you can't throw it away, but so invaluable that you can't keep it in your house? Do you have to visit your stuff like you would a extended member of your family – once every 3 months as a chore?
When you're paying to keep stuff outside of your primary residence without a very good reason, you might want to re-assess your life goals on what is important to you, and what isn't.
#5 – How much are losing by selling your stuff second hand?
Everyone knows that buying a new car is a bad financial decision. Why? Because most new cars lose half their value within the first two years of ownership.
So why should your less expensive stuff be any different? If you're fortunate enough to know that hoarding your gifts away in a storage unit is a bad idea, you're probably smart enough to figure out that buying a stereo for $100 and selling it in a garage sale for $25 is a terrible investment. Unless, you don't mind losing 75% on every investment you make. (If so, hope you have a pension plan and not a 401k!)
Remember, if you don't buy it, you never have to yard sale it!
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Great post Matt. This is ea problem I am trying to clear up in my own life. I don't want to be owned by stuff anymore and I sure don't want to keep working so hard to maintain it. While researching a post on storage facilities, I was astonished to discover that paying to keep stuff in it's own special house costs Americans over 20 billion a year in over 51k storage facilities averaging 45,800 sq. ft. a piece! Mind boggling.
Thanks Tracy. I came across the calendar exercise when I bought my first house at 25 and realized I was "mortgage poor". I was working 2 weeks, or a whole biweekly paycheck, just to pay the mortgage and the accompanying fees (insurance, electric bill, etc.). Of course, that's when I got a roommate to move into the bottom floor to help improve the cash flow numbers.
I believe their are actually Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) that invest solely in storage facilities. It's a real cash cow when you think about it. Throw up a crappy structure that doesn't need to meet the usual building code, and as long as it's water tight, you've got yourself something that generates some pretty hefty cash flow each month without all the normal tenant headaches.
Almost makes me want to go out and buy a half acre 10 miles outside a major city and get started building one! ; )
When I read this I thought of this mini storage facility I first saw east of Greenville, NC back in 1997. I was nothing but a fenced in lot with some floodlights and about 20 of the "box" parts from old box trucks up on cinder blocks. Funny thing is, it was still there as of late 2009. Surely, this enterprise is pure profit at this point!
Hey I've been to Greenville, NC, so I believe it! Storage facilities are one of the great real estate cash cows believe it or not.
You can actually buy REITs that are invested solely in storage facilities. Throw up some cinder blocks, put a roof on it, don't have to worry about water or heat, and boom… $50/month per unit.
WOW! That calendar graphic says it all. Absolutely brilliant!
Good job!
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Thanks Leo! Not sure if it's my original idea or not since I've been doing this since 2001, but it's a highly effective visual exercise when it comes to cost cutting and reducing the desire to leverage yourself up for a 4 to 30 years (car payment, mortgage, etc.)
wow…I've mentally thought about how I work 2 weeks out of the month to cover basic monthly expenses, but seeing it in calendar form really justifies my beliefs in frugality! Thanks for this. Your site is brilliant, btw!
Hey thanks Ana! Really appreciate those kinds of compliments because it makes blogging that much more worthwhile.
I think I'm going to expand upon the calendar exercise in a future post. Lots of people have mentioned it's a straightforward, in your face graphic to really symbolize that your a slave to your stuff… especially when you've taken secured loans to purchase it.
Thanks for commenting!
Greetings from Australia!
Great post Matt, and terrific work in representing this visually! Have you heard of Vicki Robin's book 'Your Money or Your Life?'
You might want to connect with Scott Pape, a lay finance adviser who has a high media profile in Australia:
He is always on about educating people to think like this! In fact, I posted your calendar to his Facebook Wall…http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Barefoot-Investor/27446068804?ref=mf
You might also be interested in a blog myself and two sustainability writers/activists from Seattle and Chicago have just launched: Post Growth

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wikiHow to Overcome a Fear of Needles
Three Parts:Medical Recommendations for Combating FearDistracting Yourself During the ProcedureMaking Rational and Emotional AppealsCommunity Q&A
Humans may be evolutionarily conditioned to fear the puncture of sharp objects, such as needles. That probably doesn't help you, but at least it makes it easier to understand why the threat of needles sends a cold shiver down your spine. It's estimated that more than 10% of Americans have a fear of needles, which makes this phobia pretty common.[1] Some people are afraid of the pain, some are afraid of the size of the needle and others actually experience a fear of fainting. An important thing to remember is that you are not alone. Shots can be scary at first, but with a little practice and the right attitude, you can train your body and mind not to fear needles.
Part 1
Medical Recommendations for Combating Fear
1Share your fear. Instead of keeping your fear of needles secret and letting it snowball into a full-blown anxiety attack, talk to the medical professional who will be using the needle. Let them know about your fear. Expression and social connection often help people calm down. The medical professional will talk to you about your options and take special precautions to make the process less painful and anxiety-producing.
- Instead of merely talking to the medical professional who will be giving you an injection or drawing your blood, make an appointment to talk to your doctor. Your doctor will be able to connect you with a counselor who can help calm the psychological fear, as well as prescribe medications that will ease your anxiety.
2Take an anesthetic. Anesthesia is a painkiller, usually applied onto the skin, that will dull the pain of the needle. Although needles only cause a small amount of pain for most people, a person with a needle phobia may feel an intense amount of pain during its use. In these cases, a topical anesthetic can help immensely.
3Position your body effectively. For some patients who faint and lose consciousness, lying down and/or elevating the legs can help ease some of the symptoms of needle phobia.[4] This is a serious concern for many people, as many people with a needle phobia also report a fear of fainting associated with vasovagal syncope.[5] In these cases, addressing both the fear of needles and the possibility of fainting is important.
4Take an anti-anxiety medication. Anti-anxiety medication can especially help those who fear fainting or tend to faint during a shot or injection. Used together with correct body positioning and a topical anesthetic, your date with a needle can be a walk in the park. There are several things you'll want to remember when taking an anti-anxiety medication:
- In order to overcome your fear of needles, and not just temporarily postpone it, you may want to begin with heavier dosage to begin with and taper the dosage on subsequent procedures. This will help train your mind that getting a shot doesn't have to be accompanied with anxiety and/or fainting.[6]
- Because anti-anxiety medicine can make you drowsy, you may want to take a friend or family member with you to the hospital or clinic in order to drive you home. Otherwise, you may need to stay at the hospital or clinic afterwards while the medication wears off.
5Try other medication. Beta-blockers, which weaken the effects of various stress hormones, can also make the experience more pleasant, especially if your fear is of fainting and not the pain associated with the needle itself.[7] Unlike other anti-anxiety medications, they usually don't produce drowsiness, which means they don't affect your ability to drive afterwards.
Part 2
Distracting Yourself During the Procedure
1Don't make it a big deal. Don't think about the needle, or getting the needle. Don't worry about the size of the needle, and don't stress over the pain. If you keep stressing over the needle before you even get the shot, you're just building up anxiety about it. In the long, this makes the whole process more uncomfortable.
2Think about something else. Distract yourself! Bring along friends with you so you could talk and joke with them. Think about that party that's coming up, or that special somebody you are fond of. If you want, count down in your head; count sheep even. You could try bringing an iPod with you and listening to music to take your mind off the needle.
- Ask your friend or partner to hold and squeeze your hand during the procedure. This physical stimuli will help ease the pain of the needle and distract your body from the procedure.
3Try not to look. Do not watch them administer the shot. Look away and try to focus on something engaging. Do not necessarily focus on the nurse or physician administering the shot, as they may be focusing on the injection itself and will tip you about when the injection is going to happen.
- Some people find that closing their eyes completely is helpful, although this may give your mind less sensory material to distract itself.
4Remember to breathe slowly and deeply. Focus on maintaining your breathing. A slow, steady breath will calm your nerves and give your mind something to latch onto.
5Try to relax! Remember to relax, look away, count from 1 to 10, or backwards from 10. When you are distracted, you are not thinking about the needle. By the time you reach the end of your countdown, the procedure will be over and you'll be ready to leave.
Part 3
Making Rational and Emotional Appeals
1Remind yourself that you are bigger than this. The needle is not your master. You are in control of your life, and there's no reason why a little sting should end it. Reclaim control over what you feel by being intentional, not reactive. You are the master of your own future!
2Remind yourself that getting a shot or drawing blood is medically necessary. Your greater health is being helped by this procedure, even if your temporary sensation is that of hurt. Avoidance, like other tactics, usually isn't the answer.
- Many people who have a fear of needles avoid going to the doctor and getting necessary blood tests as well as medications that can only be administered intravenously. This puts you at a health risk, which usually means more blood work and medications in order to compensate. So if you think about it, avoiding needles actually puts you at risk for more contact with them.
3Tell yourself that hundreds of thousands of people come in contact with needles every day without incident. Okay, so it's probably not the most effective emotional argument, but it's an okay rational one. This is something that happens day-in and day-out to lots of people, without cost to the patient. If they can do it, so can you!
4Tell yourself that it only takes a matter of seconds. There are 86400 seconds in a day, and getting a shot or getting your blood drawn takes anywhere from 2 seconds to 30 seconds. After that, the needle is gone and the procedure is done. Even if there is pain or discomfort, that pain or discomfort is likely only to take about 0.0003% of your day!
5Give yourself a nice reward after the shot. Okay, so the shot itself doesn't feel so good. But if you give yourself a treat or indulgence afterward, you may be more likely to associate the experience with at least something positive.
6Tap into your most optimistic self. Optimism is the belief that, all things being equal, everything is likely to turn out positive instead of negative, even if it takes a while for the positive to show. Getting a shot is not the end of the world. In fact, it's the continuation of the world. Life will go on, and everything will most likely be better after the shot is done with. The needle is just a little road bump along the way.
Community Q&A
Is it possible to pursue a career as a nurse if I have a needle phobia?wikiHow ContributorSure. You will probably have to get used to being around needles, but you're not the one getting the injection, so you have nothing to worry about. Any phobia can be overcome.
What if I cannot distract myself, and my body gets really tense?wikiHow ContributorFocus only on your breathing. Feel how cold the air is as it goes in through your nose, and how warm it is when it comes back out. See if you can feel any texture to your breath as you inhale and exhale. Try three-part breathing, where you breathe into your belly and stop at the bottom of your rib cage. Do that for a few breaths, then fill up from your belly to your mid chest and do that for a few breaths. Then fill up all the way to your lungs from your belly for a few breaths. Then return to normal breathing. There are a lot of things you can do with your breath as relaxation techniques.
The part of my arm opposite my elbow (on the inside) is extremely sensitive. The idea of getting a needle there is unbearable to even think of. How can I get over this?wikiHow ContributorAsk your doctor for a numbing cream, and explain the situation to her/him. Your doctor may end up using a butterfly needle that won't hurt at all.
I'm afraid of seeing needles coming towards me, is this normal?wikiHow ContributorFor some people this is normal. Try to not look at the needle and if you do, try to think it as something else. Remind yourself that this will be a very quickly-over-and-done-with experience. Then you can go to have a treat afterward.
I have to go get tons of shots on Tuesday and I am scared to death. Any tips?wikiHow ContributorDon't look at the needle and don't ask for your doctor to count down the time before the needle to hit your skin. Just let it happen and stay as relaxed as you can.
How can I keep myself from stressing out when I know I have to get shots?wikiHow ContributorThis is a tough one because you're essentially trying to tell your brain to not freak about this stress inducing event. Tell the doctor/nurse a story. It might sound silly, but if you can continue concentrating on the story, such as the time you went to the beach or your family went on a vacation, the less likely you'll be concentrating on the shot itself. Just keep telling the story though, keep your mind fixed on the details and the wonderful memories you have of it, and you just might find yourself done before you know it.
What are some more specific ways to distract myself while getting a needle?wikiHow ContributorThink about a course project or homework assignment and the specifics that you need to include.You'll be so busy thinking about homework, the prick of the needle barely registers.
How can I overcome the fear of needles when going to a dentist?wikiHow ContributorWhen you are given injections at the dentist, they will always use topical anesthesia on the area. Ask for the selection of flavors available if the taste might help you. Remember to breathe slowly and deeply, and close your eyes if you must. With the anesthesia, there will almost no pain, just a little pressure. Taking a pain reliever an hour before may help as well. Ask someone who has had a needle at the dentist for tips.
What if I have to administer it myself but I just can't "get over the fear" of needles and therefore can't relax? Also, I have a very low pain tolerance. What can I do?wikiHow ContributorSit down with it, hold it, and talk yourself into it. I don't think anyone feels right stabbing themselves, but sit alone, and do it. Be patient with yourself. It could take half an hour, it could take a couple of minutes for you to get the courage. I think the best way is to not have someone else pressure you.
My bottom is very sensitive to pain and I always cry when I get an injection on it. What should I do?wikiHow ContributorYou should inform your doctor. They will be able to anesthetize the area.
- Try to say the alphabet backwards in your head when you are having the shot. It's so difficult that your brain won't have time to think about feeling sick and faint.
- An injection hurts more in a tense muscle, so massage it before getting the shot, and relax during it.
- Don't look when the doctor is giving you the needle. Think of happy things
- If you're nervous about your injection make sure you tell your nurse or doctor because they will calm you down and always take deep breaths, When getting it done look away, shut your eyes and count from 10 downwards and it will be over in an instant!
- Use your other hand to pinch your leg. It'll help cover up the pain of the needle and keep you focused on something else.
- Remember that the pain only lasts a few seconds. You'll be fine!
- Relax your arm so that it won't hurt too much.
- If you enjoy listening to music grab your phone before you have the shot then just listen to what makes you feel comfortable.
- Bring something to bit down on like a hard candy for ex: lollipop and a hand to hold. Get some sugar in you and take deep breaths in and out.
- Listen to rock and roll or Dubstep, this helps your brain focus more on the interesting sounds more than a puny needle.
- Think about how you are with professional doctors and nurses, You are in good hands and take deep breaths!
- Ask for them to do it on your strongest arm. Since you use this arm a lot, the aching afterwards will go away much more quickly.
- Count up, you may get distracted and not feel it.
- Tell yourself that it is already in and almost over.
- Thinking about the pain will make it worst. Don't look at it and try to think of something else. Maybe occupy yourself with something and ask the nurse to do it unexpectedly.
- Bring something to cover your eyes , so you don't look at the needle being injected.
- Remember it's normally the anticipation of the shot that's the worst. The actual injection isn't that bad.
- Try counting by twos from 1-20. By the time you do, your shot will be done!
- If possible, try watching TV or a video while getting the shot. That might help.
- Don't move around and wail while getting the shot. You might risk having to get it again.
- Don't do anything that would cause the person giving you the shot to be distracted.
- Try not to expect any pain - don't think about it!
Sources and Citations
- ↑ http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/disorder-types-273889-5.html
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11759560
- ↑ http://www.webmd.com/drugs/mono-8170-LIDOCAINE%2FPRILOCAINE+CREAM+-+TOPICAL.aspx?drugid=2358&drugname=emla+top
- ↑ http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/disorder-types-273889-5_2.html
- ↑ http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/104/8/903
- ↑ http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/disorder-types-273889-5_2.html
- ↑ http://www.needlephobia.com/
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Luana Del Lobo
Verse, The Current Of The Soul... - Poem by Luana Del Lobo
It's just a little piece of paper
And the wizard keeps it in his pocket
He likes to dance to the sound of music
He thinks he's free!
A rainy storm came by
The words were washed away...
He though he needed the piece of paper
To actually be, to achieve, to adore,
Nevertheless he discovered a realm
Where words aren't groups of letters
Where you can see with your eyes closed
The musicality of the verse
That wanders the current of your soul!
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Alice Perfect (8/21/2014 9:22:00 PM)
El corriente del alma!
Tus palabras son muy musicales!
viviste en Inglaterra?
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Valsa George (8/3/2014 10:55:00 PM)
Verse is like a current that runs through every atom of our being, exhilarating us and lulling our agitated spirits by its musicality.... That is why poets immerse in this art, forgetting themseves and forgetting all cares! A great write Luana! Thank you for your sweet comment! (Report) Reply
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How magnificent this poem is, in it's form and great message. No doubt this poem our souls does win.
Where you can see with your eyes closed
The Musicality of the verse,
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quote:Originally posted by Biff_Manly
The right has nothing to run on.
They have no actual fiscal policy besides lower taxes on the rich and cut help for the poor. The won't dare touch Social Security.
quote:To begin, then: We're broke! We can't afford any more taxes! (Well, America's 400 wealthiest taxpayers certainly can. In 1955, according to the
Campaign for America's Future, the country's 400 wealthiest taxpayers had an average income of $13.3 million (in 2008 dollars) and paid 51.2 percent
of that in federal income taxes. In 2008, according to IRS calculations, they had an average income of $270.5 million and paid 18 percent of that in
federal income taxes. And in 1955, by the way, we could afford to pave roads.)
quote:Originally posted by doctorb
So in constant 2008 dollars the richest 400 people paid over 7 times the amount of total dollars in 2008 than they did in 1955, even though rates are
lower. Is the goal to make the poor richer, or the rich poorer?
quote:Originally posted by atothej
Using constant 2008 dollars is a dumb comparison because it ignores inflation and attendant income disparities between '55 and '08 (but,
of course, you knew that before you posted it). Even more interestingly, the inflation rate between 1955 and 2008 was 703.4%, or 7x.
quote:Also, the 2008 rich make more than 20x the 1955 rich and only pay 7x the dollars because of the lower rate. In essence, they pay 7x the
dollars (equal to inflation) but they keep a much greater measure of their wealth than the 1955 group did.
quote:Originally posted by doctorb
Or will they use that to improve the economy giving the poor a better opportunity to better
their financial position?
quote:The class of 2016 is impressive, but no one has a better shot [in 2012] than, say, Pawlenty of defeating Obama next November: some are too
green to contend against a sitting president; others are too moderate for today's GOP base. By running now, they would risk revealing their
inexperience or tying themselves in too many Tea Party knots for future audiences.
But 2016 is a better bet. By running a solid, staid T. Paw type against 2012's formidable incumbent, Republicans are keeping their most explosive
powder dry for the more winnable battle ahead. In 2016 Democrats won't have Obama at the top of the ticket—or even his vice president, Joe Biden.
Instead, they'll have someone who's subsisted on rare slivers of spotlight to shine through the president's vast shadow
quote:President Barack Obama is likely to be defeated in 2012. The reason is that he faces four serious threats. The economy is very weak and
unlikely to experience a robust recovery by Election Day. Key voter groups have soured on him. He's defending unpopular policies. And he's
made bad strategic decisions.
Let's start with the economy. Unemployment is at 9.1%, with almost 14 million Americans out of work. Nearly half the jobless have been without
work for more than six months. Mr. Obama promised much better, declaring that his February 2009 stimulus would cause unemployment to peak at 8% by the
end of summer 2009 and drop to roughly 6.8% today.
After boasting in June 2010 that "Our economy . . . is now growing at a good clip," he laughingly admitted last week, "Shovel-ready was not as
shovel-ready as we expected." The humor will be lost on most.
quote:Originally posted by doctorb
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Chances are, your organization is hiring more employees than it has in years. The improving economy has prompted businesses of all sizes to stop layoffs and cancel hiring freezes.
At the same time, many of your employees may be ready to move on. Some feel more confident about their ability to find better jobs elsewhere. Retirement-age staffers may have restarted plans to wrap up their careers.
That new optimism means your organization has an opportunity to bolster your workforce.
But going on a relative hiring binge is not without challenges. Research shows that even with a willing pool of job applicants, many companies are having a hard time filling vacancies with employees who have the specific skills they need.
As you transition into hiring mode, consider these trends and insights from hiring managers who have weighed in with pollsters and researchers:
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Seecamp. To be honest, I haven't needed much from any of the others though to be a good judge.
This is a discussion on which handgun maker has best customer service? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; interested in hearing your experience with the customer service dept.of your favorite handgun maker,good,bad or indifferent?...
interested in hearing your experience with the customer service dept.of your favorite handgun maker,good,bad or indifferent?
Seecamp. To be honest, I haven't needed much from any of the others though to be a good judge.
In my personal experience Springfield Armory has the best customer service. Their service is fast, and solves the problem.
However, I have had also excellent service from Kahr, and Kel Tec. I have no complaints from S&W.
If I had to pick the worst ones it would be Kimber and Taurus. They try, but have not corrected the problems fast and completely.
Best customer service and support? I don't know. I haven't ever had to use customer support for any of my pistols. As far as customer service and post sales support, I think Glock does an excellent job. Free calendars, tech support questions, hand your pistol to a Glock armorer at one of the GSSF's nationwide matches scheduled each year to get it inspected or replace parts, etc. Now how many manufacturers actually get out in the field and sponsor shooting events? Glock....now that's customer support!
I had a terrible time with S&W about a month ago. It wasn't a repair or anything like that, just placed a small order for parts and couldn't get a straight answer for the life of me.
Email = slow to no response
Phone = Automated system that usually ended up transfering me to voice mail after about 20 minutes or when I did get through to a real person they seemed like they couldn't get off the phone quick enough.
I finally just gave up and called to cancel the order. The guy said he'd check on it after his lunch. Called back later that day and said it shipped.
I dread ever having to deal with them directly again.
Sorry, I know they usually have a good reputation, which is part of the reason I own so many of their products, but that was my experience.
Ram Rod....Glock gives a free calendar???? How do I score one?
Springfield has outstanding customer service. The only reason I say that is because they are up to date with all the aftermarket parts for their guns. I dont ask the person making the part, I ask Springfield!
I've only had experience with 4. Of those, only 3 required returning the entire gun. Of those 3, I'd honestly have to rate Ruger as the best.1st. Ruger LCP -- returned on recall (Ruger's dime) and received gun back in 6 days.Those are my only experiences.
2nd. Sig 239 -- Had some machine marks on the slide. Returned on Sig's dime. Quick turnaround (don't remember exactly but in the 10 day range) and they installed rear night sights at no charge for my trouble. I'd rank them first except that they returned my pistol without marking it "Adult Signature Required" and Fed-Ex left my pistol sitting on the front porch.
3rd. USFA -- had a hand spring break. Called them and they sent one out (their dime) and had it in 3 days. Can't really rank them any better than this for just sending a part but they were courteous and fast.
4th. S&W -- Walther PPK returned on recall (their dime). What I would consider extremely poor customer service for a company of S&W's standing. Over 2 1/2 months to get the pistol returned.
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Glock from what I have heard. I have also heard that HK has vastly improved their customer service as well.
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I've had good experience with S&W even during their recent facility shut-down for maintenance. Likewise, I've had good results with HK regarding recent support and parts of my 23-year old P7! Now if I could just get Colt to deliver my new Diamondback, I'd be happy (just kidding).
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This post was triggered by a call from one of our EIDOLON Certified WedgeFitters, who was asking for help with a customer who thought he wanted his wedges ground like the "PM (Phil Mickelson) Grind" that Callaway is offering on their wedges.
That got me thinking about the segment of the wedge proliferation that falls under the category "Tour Grind", "Personal Grind" or other such names. What it refers to is the supposed availability to purchase wedges from Titleist, Cleveland and other major companies that are ground to the personal specs of their PGA Tour professionals.
Let's examine that carefully, because in my opinion, buying one of these wedges is the WORST thing you could do for your short game.
Here's why I believe that:
In my nearly 30 years in the industry, I've had the opportunity to work closely with a number of tour professionals, and trust me, these guys and girls have golf games you and I cannot remotely relate to.
Their skills with a golf club . . . and what they can feel a golf club doing throughout their swings, through the turf, and in contact with the ball . . . is nothing short of amazing.
I can assure you that the very best short game at your club would not be even close to the very worst one on the PGA, LPGA, Champions or Nationwide tours.
As an example, Ben Hogan once said that to hit the ball low into the wind, he tried to hit the ball "on the second groove" ! Can you imagine ?
And once Ben Crenshaw told me he didn't want his wedge to spin the ball – he wanted to control the spin himself. And then he proceeded to hit four different shots with a sand wedge to a flag about 80 yards away.
He hit one behind the hole and backed it up about 5 feet. The next was hit to the front of the green and released to the hole, running about 20 feet. Then one that hit about ten feet short of the hole, made one big hop and stopped in its tracks. And finally, he hit a bump-and-run that hit well short of the green and rolled at least 50 feet to stop within a one-putt range ! And all these were hit with the same sand wedge !
Professional golfers spend hours and hours with their wedges, hitting all kinds of shots from all kinds of lies . . . every day ! And they've done that since they were teenagers. Their skills are honed to a level you can't even imagine. These golfers also play the very finest courses, in the very finest conditions week in and week out.
Their fairways are cropped to 3/16" and their bunkers are watered to be of consistent texture (firm and tight). Their wedges are ground to very exact specifications to accommodate their exquisite sense of touch and the conditions they enjoy. In other words, their wedges are designed NOT to get in their way.
In contrast, you need wedges that offer you a measure of game improvement. You want all the spin you can get. You want and need wedges that won't stick in the turf in a tight lie, but will offer you lots of help/bounce when you are in the bunkers. Your fairways are likely to be much fluffier than a tour course, but with very tight areas where cart and foot traffic are heavier. And your bunkers are softer and completely inconsistent from course to course, and probably from hole to hole !
So, here's my acid test for whether you should consider a " Tour Grind " type wedge:
1. Do you spend at least two hours a day practicing wedge shots of all kinds ?
2. Does your course superintendent moisten your bunkers each morning so that they will be firm and the ball won't plug ?
3. Do you know exactly what trajectory each and every wedge shot you hit will take ?
4. Would you challenge Tiger or Phil to a $100 a shot up-and-down contest if you had the chance ?
So, there's my opinion on these kinds of wedges for all of us amateur golfers. And don't buy any wedge unless you can try it out for a few rounds first, whether it's a demo or you can return it for a full refund if it isn't what you want and need.
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Jack Waddell says:
You are the man! You have hit on exactly the problem. The pros we watch on TV (at every level including the LPGA, the Nationwide, the PGA Tour, and especially the Champions Tour) have spent their entire life honing their skills to a level we mortals can't comprehend.
"Tour issue" and "special grind" are a joke as they relate to anybody without an equipment contract. That means me. And I'll add that I want wedges that work for me in the conditions I find... the powdered sugar of newly-refurbished bunkers as well as the hard packed sand I find on my home course in the Spring.
There's just too much trying to emulate the pros when none of us have the talent or the time to do so.
Golf is hard. I want equipment that makes it a tad easier.
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I discussed this very topic yesterday in my presentation to the Michigan Chapter of the Professional Clubmakers Society. The widely varying turf conditions of our courses, and our need for help in getting the club through the turf efficiently from all of them, led me to develop my patented V-SOLE for wedges that is the hallmark of the EIDOLON line. We know this configuration is the best wedge sole in the business and our less-than-one-percent return rate from customer is testament to that. I don't get commercial on this blog, but I do know that all of you will love our wedges. If you decide to visit our site -- www.bestwedge.com -- please accept my offer of a 10% discount to all "thewedgeguy" readers and your friends. Just place your order and put "TWG" in the field marked "Discount Code" at checkout.
rhyan simpson says:
im a 6 handicap club repair guy in plano texas i agree with alot you say but i have a tour issue driver and five wood play mp 60s and just put a tour grind on my spin mills they work much better than previously in texas we have really tight lies and i just took all the bounce off and played today without practice and got up and down all day
wedgeguy says:
If it works, then by all means, use it. My point was that "tour grind" wedges are not for most golfers. And you might find that if the course gets wet, or if the bunkers are soft, or if you travel to many different courses, you might find that grind to be a hindrance to good shotmaking. Just might . . . .
Lawrence says:
In the long run it does not matter what your wedge specs are as long as you have one for every type if lie you could get. Any individual wedge spec will only be great for one type or group of shots and lies. After my PW I have 3 more wedges as do most folk nowadays. One has 8 degrees bounce one 12 and the lob 4. I have hated the 12 so much ( can't open without raising edge, rubbish off dense lie) that I copied the pm grind and removed lots off the trailing edge, last chance before I bought another wedge. Awesome result, just as playable in the sand but so much more consistent in all other areas. I may do this to the other clubs.
I think that the less bounce you have the more responsible you can be for the shot, which is not good for some people!
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Again, go with what works. At EIDOLON, that was to develop a patented sole design that combines high and low bounce into each of our four lofts. We get rave reviews from high handicappers and scratch players alike, and there are very few golf clubs that earn that acclaim. We are quite proud.
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As soon as it's warm enough that my toung won't stick to the mast I will be re wiring it. I can find all the perco replacement lenses but I can't find any of the sockets that are used for the steaming and anchor lights. Does anyone know where to find them?, or maybe I am stuck re working them. I've also concidered replacing the lights with LED's. Any help there would also be appretiated as well.
At a guess, I wouldn't be suprised if you couldn't just buy the whole light cheaper than the parts. Replacing the anchor light with an LED one would be worth the effort. The steaming light, not so much, as the motor would be running anyway.
A subject close to my heart and something I need to do as I found an old extension cord was powering the spreader lights. I'm not sure where to begin.
I vote for LED. I replaced all of mine. I went from the small aquia signal 25 to a 40 with led bulbes. I cant under stand why the boat makers put the small marble size light on. You can hardly see them on a clear night much less with weather. You can see me clearly now. Now much brighter with much less power If you go led replacement bulb, make sure you match the color red led for red lense green led for green lense or use clear. you get funky colors if you use a white led under a colored lense. Not all sail boats have a tricolor mast head light. Be sure to figure the amp load and use proper size wire. I did call the Coast Guard about my lights and was told to go as large as I liked, that most installed were the minimum size required. But larger was fine.
I'd second going with LED-based nav lights, especially for the anchor and tricolor fixtures, since these are often on for long periods of time without the engine running.
LED-fixtures are also going to be lower maintenance, in general, than regular fixtures, since LEDs are relatively well sealed, long lived, and basically maintenance free.
Where do I look for LED supplies and how to's? What is the most reputable source? Any recomendations?
google, ebay, Dr. LED. orca. Lots of sites.
I have the Orca Green Marine Tricolor/Anchor LED fixture on my boat, and think it is great. Brighter than a lot of the other anchor lights out there. Also available with a strobe feature and/or a photocell.
As for other LED options, some of the bulb replacements have recently gotten USCG certification for certain fixtures, but many are not certified. Don't get one that isn't USCG certified, as it may leave you open to liability if someone hits you.
Sorry to revive this thread so late, I forgot to ask about wire gauge.
What gauge and what type of wire should I use for the steaming and anchor light, I've found the LED's to use just not the wire.
14gauge 2 conductor marine wire is what you need.
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olds aurora power steering noise?
My 2001 Aurora makes moaning noise at slow speeds when turning. Was told that this problem is common, but do not know what to do about it. Any suggestions?
There is a TSB on that subject. The repair depends on what engine is in your car...
Moan/Squawk Noise During Low Speed Turning Maneuvers (Replace Power Steering Gear or Pressure Hose AssemblyP #02-02-32-002 - (Jan 14, 2002)
2001-2002 Oldsmobile Aurora
with 3.5L V6 or 4.0L V8 Engine (VINs H, 6 -- RPOs LX 5, L47)
Built Prior to the Following VIN Breakpoints:
Engine VIN Breakpoint
Some owners may comment on an audible moan/squawk type noise that is heard during low speed turning maneuvers.
This condition may be caused by instability of the power steering gear valve. This may result in a pressure disturbance that creates an audible noise that is transferred through the vehicle structure.
Based on the engine type indicated below, replace either the power steering gear or the power steering pressure hose with the components indicated.
4.0L V8 Engine (RPO L47) Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 24100112
Install a new power steering pressure hose, P/N 25737839, and secure the clip of the new hose to the frame with new screw, P/N 11515764, using the hole in the frame where the existing clip had been installed. The clip is to be positioned in a fore-aft direction with the hoop of the clip pointing forward and the attaching screw tightened to 7 N·m (60 lb in). To ensure the proper installation, refer to Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement (L47) in the Power Steering System sub-section of the Service Manual (SI2000 Document ID #628527).
3.5L V6 Engine (RPO LX5) Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 24131699
Install new power steering gear, P/N 26098941. To ensure the proper installation, refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in the Power Steering System sub-section of the Service Manual (SI2000 Document ID #620339).
Parts Information
Part Number -- Description -- Qty
26098941 -- Power Steering Gear -- 1
25737839 -- Power Steering Pressure Hose -- 1
11515764 -- Hose Clip Bolt -- 1
GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
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Steve Clayton: An Epic 24 Hours With Forza Motorsport 4
Steve Clayton reviews the just-released fourth version of the auto game, now featuring Microsoft Kinect integration.
Forza Motorsport 4 was released in the US today (Europe later this week and rest of the world next week) and as you may have seen, I've been featuring the game, and its creators from Turn 10 Studios, here on Next for the last few weeks.
If it's not obvious, I'm a big fan of Forza and excited about this fourth version of the game. As I met the team and heard about the journey to build this game, I got a sense of the craftsmanship that has gone into it. In fact that's a big part of why I've featured it on this blog, as I think Turn 10 Studios stands as a great example of a team dedicated to customers. I suspect they're a lot like their customers in fact, and I got a real sense that heart and soul has gone into this creation – be it the cars, tracks, physics engine, the community features or entirely new features like Autovista and Kinect integration.
So what's it like? Well I'm no hardcore game reviewer but having spent the best part of 24 hours over since I received an advance copy on Saturday, I can honestly say that it's stunning. I've now spent several hours behind the wheel of the Aston Martin One-77 on the new Bernese Alps track and it's addictive. The cars look incredible, thanks to the new image-based lighting techniques, and that fictional track is hard to tear yourself away from with beautifully detailed scenery and a challenging ribbon. In fact, as I admired the scenery, I was hoping there would be a photo mode in the game to capture it. Sure enough there is – you can pause your game at any moment and not only take a photo but tweak it with all manner of photo effects. All of the photos in this post are taken using that feature (and uploaded to my profile on forzamotorsport.net). If the Aston Martin is as epic on the road as it is in this game, it's going to be one hell of drive. And I hope they've strapped some serious brakes to that thing.
I got as close as I'll ever get to driving the One-77 but then I decided to step inside a few other motors thanks to the Autovista feature. I sat inside the Ferrari 458 Italia, Ferrari 250 Testarossa, Bugatti Veyron, De Lorean, Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini Reventon, Lexus LFA, McLaren F1, Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster….you get the idea. Oh, and the tours of these vehicles are narrated by none other than Jeremy Clarkson – though the relationship with Top Gear doesn't end there. The game literally starts with the Clarkson voiceover from the Endangered Species advert, and the Top Gear track is available for hurtling cars like the F40 Competizione around as well as numerous Top Gear games.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Santa may need more than Rudolph's bright nose to get through the grimy North Pole atmosphere.
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