text: Some questions about modern hi-fi systems 2017-03-27 22:58:25 First post here! Pardon me if i may make any mistakes, I'm still learning about this forum.I need some suggestions to re-build my stereo system. I won't let you decide it for me but I do need some information to further confirm my decision. Your input may or may not be accepted(I hope you take no offense, I have no intention to)but will surely be appreciated.What I have left with me now is a Bryston 3B ST(a power amp)and a pair of Bohlender & Graebener Z-7 loudspeakers. So I need :A.)A source(DAC+CD player. A player is important because I still use CDs)2.)A pre-ampI used to have a CD player and a pre-amp but I was broke since the global crisis in 2008-2009 and so I sold my CD player and pre-amp to survive. I didn't sell the amp and the speakers because I thought they would worth more in the future. But I can't live without a good stereo system so in about 5 years ago, I went into the headphone world, I bought myself an AKG K701 and Beyerdynamic DT880 pro 250 ohm(older models, but I did like their transparency and open-ness without being trebly and putting out "fake details"). However, as good as my headphones can be I find the sensation of listening on them are less satisfying than a pair of loudspeakers. They are allright for some progressive and rock and some jazz fusion records since such records usually doesn't capture the ambience of the recording room and doesn't require a high timbre accuracy(most of the performance are recorded/mastered with effects after all). But for symphony, opera and orchestra they are kind of weird to me. I really can't get the headphones to get "lost" in the presentation and I'm not very comfortable with that sensation. As I have some money recently, I decide to go back to a stereo system.I'm somehow confused because there's almost no hi-fi store here. Well, there is one nearby. But since the owner probably aware they are the only hifi store left in the town they simply increase the price of almost everything for about $200-300! For example, an amplifier that usually cost about $600 in any other store would cost $800-900 there. Also that strangely, they won't let me demo any unit cost lest than $1000 which pissed me off(excuse my language)but I succeed in forcing them to let me try at least two pair of new speakers(JBL 530 and Monitor Audio Bronze 2, I won't come back to that store again). There's one other place where I can order some units with a fair price but they are about 300 kilometres away from my house. If I get there I would probably have been too tired to make the right decisions(and my audiosonic perception may be ruined as well). So in short, I can't perform any audition.I've contacted the salesman at that store and ask him several questions. I asked him about how much should I spend on a source, pre-amp, etc. I also asked him about some products such as Marantz reference gears like Marantz SA8005(which could be very useful to me as it has a digital input so I can stream a digital signal from my computer)and PM8005. Interestingly, he said they are kind of overkill and he'd also explain that these days I would not have to spend that amount of money to enjoy a great sound. "High quality doesn't have to be high end" he say. So instead, he recommend me the Marantz PM6005 since he claim it has a built-in DAC which are noise-free and transparent and buy the cheapest disc player with a digital out that I can find. I told him I would prefer it to have an analog output or a pre-amp or some kind of line out because I'm going to use it with my power amp. Then he recommend me a Denon AVRX1300W receiver with a pre-amp and DAC for about a similar price with many more features I'm going to like. I asked him why then there are still $1000+CDP and amp around and he admitted they have better build quality and components but It won't really affect the sound quality. He did a great explanation but I'm a bit suspicious since he is, after all, a salesman. Who knows he might be just trying to sell the Denon and the Marantz for some reasons.So, my questions are :1.)Is it true that modern source and amps are all sounding more similar than different with each other?Well, I was looking into Marantz products because I remember they have a smooth, wet sound that are pleasing to me. I have fond memories of Marantz's esotec amps and Marantz 1060 integrated. I also once switch to a Luxman receiver and I really hear the difference. Quite drastic actually, the Luxman have better details, far less wet so I can hear the high freq far easier(if my phrases may seem confusing I may as well just say the Luxman had more "clarity" in their presentation, less bass, less full sound but that clarity alone is very exciting to me). I once compare them directly and the difference was there. I also had an experience with a Mcintosh amp and I didn't like it; they sounded like the Marantz but at the time I was expecting the kind of sound like Luxman in their price but with better texture, resolution and refinement and they didn't do it.But it was many many years ago. The salesman told me that today's audio products doesn't work like that anymore. They simply sound similar(the DAC especially)that I should focus more on features and budget rather than sound and he also said that I can hardly buy a unit with bad sound quality(although the reliability of each brand and each series may vary).2.)What's a good option for me then?1.A receiver as a preamp+DAC and some cheap player with a digital out.2.Sell the Bryston and get the Marantz PM6006 or buy Marantz HD-AMP1 instead, along with the cheap player as a transport(so I can also use the HD-AMP1 for my computer-based headphone system since it has an USB input)3.Get a DAC with analog(line)output(PM6006 clearly doesn't have one)or a CD player and a separate pre-amp.4.Sell the whole thing and build a new system instead(and how much should I spend?)I did like that JBL and Monitor Audio bookshelf speakers, I thought they provide better imaging and accuracy(less cabinet resonance, easier to get "lost" in the presentation). But I'm unsure about this conclusion since I wasn't in a comfortable condition when I test them.3.)Did the salesman tell the truth?Silly question, but I'm curious about this as well.4.)Does the pair of loudspeakers I have and those two pairs of bookshelf speakers not sound better than my headphones?If that is the case I'll choose the option 4 then. I need some recommendation for the speakers too.Pardon me for the long post(although I understand you may not even bother to read them all, hahaha). I'd hope I have provide enough information. Thank you.


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The Chevrolet K1500 is Chevrolet's four-wheel-drive (designated by the letter K), half-ton (designated by 1500) pickup truck. It was Chevrolet's bestselling vehicle during the years it saw production. Introduced in 1989 as the first Chevrolet truck that wasn't simply known by a number; the Silverado replaced the model line after the 1998 model year.
The Chevrolet K1500 is known as a rugged, durable truck for transporting cargo and passengers. The K1500, a four-wheel drive model (the two-wheel drive model is designated as the C1500), has the ability to tow cargo no matter what road conditions lay ahead.
Three cab sizes are available: regular cab, extended cab, and crew cab (in 2500 and 3500 trim levels). The K1500's four-wheel drive allows the driver to maneuver over rough terrain as well as transport passengers.The truck bed is available as a short box, regular box,or long box, offering sufficient cargo space. It is designed to haul a payload of up to 2040 pounds.
The maximum towing capacity on the Chevrolet K1500 is 5000 pounds. Purchasethe Camper/Towing package to take full advantage of the towing capability the truck provides. To note, it's important to consider the weight of passengers, cargo, and optionally installed equipment to determine how much the truck can safely tow.
After choosing which cab is right for your light-duty truck needs (regular, extended, or crew), and after choosing the box (or pickup bed) you need?short, standard, stepside (not available on the Work Truck), or long?you can select the trim level you want. The 1998 Chevrolet K1500 offers Work Truck, Cheyenne, and top-spec Silverado trim levels.
The Work Truck package offered a standard 4.3-liter, 195-horsepower engine and a five-speed manual transmission, as well as power steering, power brakes, 15-inch wheels, four-wheel ABS, driver and passenger front airbags, a front split vinyl bench seat, intermittent wipers, daytime running lights, and an AM/FM audio system.
Optional engines included a 5.0-liter V-8 or a 5.7-liter V-8. The optional locking differential allowed the driver to easily switch from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive when road conditions called for it. The optional Camping/Towing package included improvements to the suspension to accommodate towing needs. Other options included power door locks, camper mirrors, a chrome step bumper, alloy or chrome wheels, an AM/FM/Cassette audio system, a four-speed automatic transmission, a sliding rear window, a power driver's seat, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, and air conditioning.
The Cheyenne package offered the same 4.3-liter, 195-horsepower engine and a five-speed manual transmission (and has the same optional engines as the Work Truck package). Standard equipment included 16-inch wheels, four-wheel ABS, driver and passenger front airbags, front vinyl bench seat, power steering, intermittent wipers, daytime running lights, and AM/FM audio system.
Optional equipment on the Cheyenne included bucket seats, camper mirrors, Camper/Towing package, chrome step bumper, locking differential, rear step bumper, skid plates, bed liner, sliding rear window, four-speed automatic transmission, alloy wheels, cloth seating, front split-bench seat, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, airconditioning, and power door locks.
The Silverado trim package came equipped with the same 4.3-liter, 195 hp engine and a five-speed manual transmission (and has the same optional engines as the Work Truck package). Standard equipment included a chrome step bumper, power brakes, power steering, power door locks and windows, 16-inch wheels, four-wheel ABS, driver and passenger front airbags, front cloth bench seat, tilt steering wheel trimmed with leather, airconditioning, daytime running lights, power exterior mirrors, and AM/FM/Cassette audio system.
Optional equipment included skid plates, AM/FM/Cassette/CD audio system, keyless entry, locking differential, bucket seats, Camper/Towing package, center console, two-tone paint, alloy wheels, front split-bench seat, and leather seating.
Optional engines included a 5.0-liter V-8 and a 5.7-liter V-8. The more powerful engines are a good choice when towing an RV or another trailer. The optional locking differential allows the driver to easily switch from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive when road conditions are indicated. The optional Camping/Towing package includes improvements to the suspension to accommodate towing needs. Other options include power door locks, camper mirrors, chrome step bumper, alloy or chrome wheels, AM/FM/Cassette audio system, four-speed automatic transmission, sliding rear window, power driver's seat, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, and airconditioning. Note that some of this optional equipment comes standard on the Silverado.
In 1990, Chevrolet introduced the Scottsdale and Base trim levels with options for engine and transmissions. The line saw no major changes from 1991 to 1993. Then, in 1994, the exterior front end was redesigned. A turbodiesel engine was offered on the vehicle, which was the first in vehicles weighing less than 8500 pounds. Rust corrosion protection is also enhanced and "easy entry" added to the front passenger seat on Extended Cab trucks.
In 1995, Chevrolet introduced a revised interior. Shift interlock prevented shifting out of park without pressing the brake pedal, and four-wheel ABS came standard.
The 1996 model year saw the introduction of a 4.3-liter V-6 Vortec engine to the line, as well as a 5.0-liter V-8 and a 5.7-liter V-8.
On the 1997 Silverado, an alternative fuel version of Vortec 5700 engine was available. However, Chevy discontinued the K1500 trucks at the end of the 1998 model year. They were replaced by the completely redesigned Silverado.
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New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana. Originally part of the French and Spanish territories in America, it retains a great deal of French heritage.
Perhaps best known as the city that gave birth to Jazz, New Orleans is also the location of the annual Mardi Gras on the eve of Lent. In August 2005 Hurricane Katrina broke its levee defense system and caused widespread devastation, but the city has been rebuilt since then.
Battle of New Orleans 1815
A major British invasion force was defeated in Jan. 1815 by General Andrew Jackson, during the War of 1812.
Katrina 2005
Hurricane Katrina passed east of New Orleans on August 29, 2005.According to the report from the American Society of Civil Engineers,[1]
1,118 people were confirmed dead in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Another 135 people are still missing and presumed dead. Thousands of homes were destroyed. Direct damage to residential and non-residential property is estimated at $21 billion, damage to public infrastructure another $6.7 billion. Nearly half the region's population has not yet returned after evacuating. Nearly 124 thousand jobs were lost, and the region's economy was crippled.[2]
New Orleans was voted America's Most Dangerous City in 2008 by the Congressional Quarterly Press.
"And then the West Africans were allowed to play their music in Congo Square. That happened nowhere else in the United States. That was the true key ingredient. The music and all the traditions and the sense of self-worth that comes with being able to have your own art form and customs and traditions, that was a part of the Afro American that lived in New Orleans." Wynton Marsalis.
See also
- Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster
- J. D. Grey
- Ed Karst
- Mary Landrieu
- John LaPlante, Jr.
- Rob Maness
- Billy Nungesser
- Morris Taft Thomas
- ↑ "THE NEW ORLEANS HURRICANE PROTECTION SYSTEM: What Went Wrong and Why, A Report by the American Society of Civil Engineers Hurricane Katrina External Review Panel"
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hey guys im having trouble drawing perspective.... like the correct way the avi is supposed to be facing. any tips guys?
So if this is advice for art is it suitable to ask what's the best reasonable priced scanner for drawing please?
For fully developed artists who have already discovered their own "style", er, at what age or point in your life did you really start improving at your craft? How did you know your style was unique, distinguishable, and "right"?
I did this picture of Link from the Zelda games, as a fox. I know this is an old topic, but I wanted some hardcore critique please!
Oh, I know this is kinda an old topic, but can I get some hard critique on my fursona?More on designing and what I can do better to display a concept.BTW, forget last picture. My skills have improved. Quality is kinda bad due to my 3DS camera, AKA the only camera I have.
Since I'm this desperate to get advice---Looking for critique on the piece of salmon and mood of the painting. Please, do ignore the plate.
Hm, I am practicing boobs, which unfortunately, I am terrible at.Are my (art) boobs too saggy? (I hope it doesn't violate any nude rules since it's basically nothing)
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"A suspected raid by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen killed more than 20 civilians on Wednesday, the latest in a spate of deadly strikes by the alliance that have drawn condemnation from rights groups and aid agencies." "The raid comes days before US President Donald Trump is to arrive on Saturday in Saudi Arabia on his first foreign trip since taking office in January. Washington provides intelligence as well as aerial refuelling to coalition warplanes conducting air strikes in Yemen with American and British supplied weapons." (thanks Amir)
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Bernie, full registered name "Bernice Brisen Ringo", came to us on October 21, 2006. She is my first dog. Bernie was a challenging puppy to have especially for a first time owner but I stepped up to the challenge. With the help of a great trainer, she became a awesome clicker trained dog and fell in love with shaping exercises. Many of my trick videos on YouTube feature Bernie doing all sorts of fun stuff since she loves experimenting and will do anything for a click and a treat. She was trained in agility up to competition level but because of a continuous shoulder issue I retired her before we really began to compete. X-rays revealed she has an angular limb deformation in her left front leg. She gets around fine and as long as she isn't jumping it doesn't get inflamed.
Loves: Food, all kinds. Antlers and buffalo horns. Soft laps to invade. Petting on her head. Squirrels. Performing abdominal surgery on plush toys. Swimming. Rolling in mud and dirt. Eating grass. Squirrels. Barking for any and every reason. Sterilized hollow bones. Her special bed. People – even the small kind. And Squirrels if I didn't already mention that.
Hates: Paw touching or body handling if it isn't her idea first. Waiting for her meal in the morning. Sharing. Being surprised. Annoying puppies in her face. Thunder. Fireworks. Bernie also has an issue with bladder stones that are caused by struvite crystal formation. She is on a special raw diet to prevent crystals from forming. So far it is working (fingers crossed and knock on wood).
Basil, full registered name "Basil Bennington Ringo", came to us May 10, 2008 and is cousin to Bernie. We wanted a tri-color male as a companion to Bernie. He was sort of a last-minute decision as the breeder had a litter and we hadn't planned on getting him months and months before like we had with Bernie.
Basil is our little goofball. He is timid and needs lots of encouragement to try new things. He is trained in agility and competed for a year before he started having ACL issues. His right ACL completely ruptured in December 2011 but was successfully repaired and his left ACL ruptured in 2015. He has made a full recovery and runs around like a maniac still. We won't be doing competition agility but might enter a tunnelers class every once in a while for fun.
Likes: Food, all kinds. Tunnels. Rolling in good, smelly things. Other dogs. Swimming. Women. Chasing after Bernie while she chases Squirrels. Sleeping on tile. Wubba toys. Sticks. Zooming around. Children. Agility. Stealing toys from Bernie when she isn't looking. Herding his giant kickball around the yard.
Hates: Loud noises. Storms. Being stared at.
Byron, full registered name "Three Times a Charming Byron", came to us on October 22, 2010. He is our first Cardigan Welsh Corgi. I purchased him as an agility prospect and he decided he wasn't too keen on agility so now he's our cuddly home dog.
He is goofy and loves to play with other dogs and toys. It takes a bit for him to warm up to strangers.
Likes: Toys. Really loves latex squeaky toys and long stuffed squeaky toys he can carry around from place to place. Other puppies. Exploring new places. Chasing Bernie and Basil. Turkey hotdogs. Being scratched on his neck or behind his ears. Being held. Running. Climbing to new heights. Scenting things in the yard. Running around in the rain.
Hates: Strangers. Sounds on the other side of the fence. Not getting all he wants to eat. Not being tall enough to reach the counters.
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Reissued on the tenth anniversary of its publication, this classic work on our environmental crisis features a new introduction by the author, reviewing both the progress and ground lost in the fight to save the earth.
This impassioned plea for radical and life-renewing change is today still considered a groundbreaking work in environmental studies. McKibben's argument that the survival of the globe is dependent on a fundamental, philosophical shift in the way we relate to nature is more relevant than ever. McKibben writes of our earth's environmental cataclysm, addressing such core issues as the greenhouse effect, acid rain, and the depletion of the ozone layer. His new introduction addresses some of the latest environmental issues that have risen during the 1990s. The book also includes an invaluable new appendix of facts and figures that surveys the progress of the environmental movement.
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You are probably not going to find any. The problem with that is the general categories of psionic powers have been discussed and used by believers, scientific researchers, and debunkers alike. The categories are fairly well thoguht out and defined (they are also quite generic). That is why the vocabulary is used, it is there. If you read anything about the subject, you end up using those terms.Aside: Very few magic systems bother to codify their power effects, or if they do, they do so with broad sweeping cateogries. This allows them to avoid the codification restrictions that psionics tend to have.Mutant psionics tend to be general psionics with limitiations or foci. They are still the classic powers, just with tweaks. Telekinesis, but only with sand, a telekinetic forcefield (thus no range telekinesis fields), pyrokinesis (only to control existing fires), and so on give you that mutant feel. (Well, those tweaked powers and the hugely amplified power level). So those new powers are really just old powers with tweaks attatched. In fact, most new psychic powers found in games and movies are classic powers with different variations. Many people think they are "new powers" but really they are part of the classic sets that they have not thought about. So it really is all about building upon the classic six categories: Mind (telepathy, empathy, etc), Body (body amp/ healing/ etc), Soul (astreal/ spectral), Perception, Kinetics/ Energy, and Anti-psionics. Then taking one of the powers in those categories and using it. In fact, one of the best systems for doing psionic powers is Hero System. It is a special effects driven system, so you buy an effect and apply any special effect you want. The mental powers are well thought out and applied. If you want odd powers, you simply take the effect you want..(psionically causing the eye nerves to fire, but it as a flash (sight) that uses mental defense instread of flash defense. You want hypercognition, you buy various knowledge skills, deduction, speed reading, and so on, with an uncontrolled limit. It is easy that way. TriTac's Stalking the Night does a great job of psionics, allowing for maximum flexability inside the classic system of powers. It comes from one of the developers actually being a psychic researching/ paranormal investigator.So to find you way out of the cliches, find new approaches to the old powers.
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Skip to comments.Official: Burned Islamic religious material had 'extremist inscriptions' (Obama apologized anyway)
Posted on 02/21/2012 1:37:08 PM PST by tobyhill
Religious materials -- including Qurans that were burned at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, sparking Afghan protests -- were removed from the library of a detainee center "because of extremist inscriptions" on them, a military official said Tuesday.
There was "an appearance that these documents were being used to facilitate extremist communications," a military official said.
"Additionally, some of the documents were extremist in and of themselves, apparently originating from outside of Afghanistan," the official said.
The official said the material was burned, but authorities are attempting to determine how much.
The uproar prompted Gen. John Allen, commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force, to issue a directive "that all coalition forces in Afghanistan will complete training in the proper handling of religious materials no later than March 3," the NATO-led force said..
The training will include "the identification of religious materials, their significance, correct handling and storage," according to the statement from coalition forces.
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Shouldn't the Islamist nuts want to put the graffiti artists to death?
How much were they burned? Curious cats want to know. Merely a light toasting, or ashes of ashes?
If I recall correctly, didn't "our" military, without apology, burn Bibles taken from our troops over in Afghanistan a while back?
Also, WHO LEAKED THIS TIME AND WHY?
The koran should not be burned. That's a waste of perfectly good bird cage liner.
Isn't the Koran itself full of "extremist inscriptions?"
Problem is a smart bird would crap himself to death.
I wasn't aware the locals could read.
"Thats a waste of perfectly good bird cage liner".
...I wouldn't even allow it in my bird's cage. That's for the NYT and Wash Compost. Good for dung beetles to get creative with though.
Can the entire Koran fit on a double roll of single ply? I'd be willing to pay extra.
Well General islam is not a religion. It is a death cult/social/political system.......
No need for training.
Foreign contractors who work on the base, taking out the garbage etc, found burnt pages of the Koran..and then all hell broke loose.
What was the "extremist language"? It could be "death to all Jews, polythesists and Crusaders" or it could be a verse from the Koran.
Who approved destroying the Koran's. You know what couldn't have been done at the local level and my bet is that it had WH approval.
So nice to see someone still writing English on this site: i.e., Koran instead of, in Obamatalk, Quran.
Now I am going to have to burn another Koran this weekend. I don't know why the government is suddenly into book worship but takes pleasure in sexually molesting innocent people at the airports.
Thank you. Myself, I prefer to refuse to capitalize their words as doing so denotes their words as proper nouns. There's nothing proper about islam, the koran, or mohammed the pedophile.
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Cash-starved states eye pot tax
Now that voters in Colorado and Washington have legalized recreational marijuana use, dope smokers there can light up without the usual paranoid fear that the cops are at the door.
The taxman is another matter.
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Cash-starved legislators are seeing dollar signs in dime bags — with talk that a tax on marijuana could pump hundreds of millions or even billions into budgets still reeling from the recession.
"I've seen some estimates in the high tens of millions, as much as $100 million for [Colorado]," said Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.), who's pushing a federal legalization in Congress. Money like that could make a big difference, he said — including a "substantial dent in needed school improvements, particularly in poorer districts."
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It's long been a central argument of the pro-marijuana crowd: Get marijuana out of the hands of dope dealers, tax it like you do cigarettes, then sit back and watch the money pour in.
"We all know where the money from nonmedical marijuana sales is currently going," said a narrator in a Colorado campaign ad from last year, nodding to Mexico. "It doesn't need to be that way. If we pass Amendment 64, Colorado businesses would profit, and tax revenues would pay for public services and the reconstruction of our schools."
Dale Gieringer, director of California National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, estimates that legalizing pot would bring in at least $1.2 billion to his state alone. His study assumes a traditional sales tax plus an additional $50 levy per ounce of marijuana, which runs between $280 and $420.
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His study argues that legalization could also generate $12 billion to $18 billion in new economic activity for California.
The skeptics' response: What are you smoking?
"This is not a cash cow that can solve anyone's fiscal problems," said Harvard economics professor Jeffrey Miron, a pro-legalization scholar at the libertarian Cato Institute who says Gieringer's numbers are roughly three times what they should be.
"There is a lot of exaggeration about how big the revenue can be."
Advocates "want to be allowed to smoke in peace," Miron said. But, they're "nervous about making that argument. They're afraid that argument won't win the day, so they have focused in many cases on the revenue side."
Miron estimates that a nationwide legalization that taxed marijuana like alcohol and tobacco would mean $6.4 billion in new tax revenue — $4.3 billion for Uncle Sam and $2.1 billion for the states.
( Also on POLITICO: Rand Paul: I don't promote marijuana)
The estimates are necessarily hazy. No one knows how much marijuana is bought and sold today, let alone how legalization will affect consumption and prices.
"When you go to legalize, you have reduced risk in producing and distributing the drug. That's a real component of the monetary price of marijuana," said Rosalie Liccardo Pacula, the co-director of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center.
She expects prices to fall by 70 to 85 percent in both Colorado and Washington — and that means taxes, if levied as a percentage of price or value, will also fall considerably.
But she acknowledges that it's hard to know for sure.
"You have to know more about the structure of the demand curve, which we don't have any data on because this is black-market; it's all conjecture," Liccardo Pacula said.
And even lawmakers looking to cash in know they've got to be careful. Tax marijuana too much and it drives users right back to illegal dealers. Nobody knows what that price point is.
"You want to make sure the black market doesn't have an advantage over the regulated market because if it does, then the whole concept fails and people will continue to buy marijuana illegally — so there has to be a price advance for the legal market," Polis said.


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This photo is identified on the back as "our sainted mother." Because my 2nd cousin received this photo and 2 others from the family of Katherine WILCOX IRELAND JOHNSON WEAVER (Aunt Kate), and it was Kate who had labeled this one and the other 2 (2 of her 3 daughters), we knew that this was her mother - Irene FREEMAN WILCOX (wife of Nathan W. WILCOX). It is the only photo of her that we are aware of. (Irene's grandfather was Isaac Freeman, whose tombstone and DAR patriot information were posted in the last 2 days.)
Irene's story is one I have told many times - she was born in New York (probably Jefferson County) in about 1829 and lived her earliest years in Herkimer County, New York with her maternal grandfather, Francis GUIWITS (her mother having died either in childbirth or very soon after Irene's birth). On the death of her grandfather, Irene and her two sisters returned to her father's custody (he had remarried by that time) and she spent her youth in Jefferson County on the family farm, across from which moved the WILCOX family, including oldest son Nathan. Irene and Nathan married in 1848 and relocated to Decatur, Van Buren County, Michigan by 1850. By the time the next census came out, they had moved again, this time to New London, Henry County, Iowa, where Nathan enlisted in the Engineering Regiment of the West out of Missouri and spent the years from 1861-1866 separated from his family. Irene and her children (she had had 5, but only 3 were alive by then) moved to Tennessee in 1866 and she lost another child shortly after their arrival. They moved around Tennessee a great deal, finally retiring to Nashville (by then another child had been born, in 1869). Nathan died in 1891 and Irene moved to Texas to live with her son Ed, dying there in 1893. She was buried in a now defunct cemetery and her remains were allegedly moved to what is called Pioneer Cemetery in Dallas.
Irene FREEMAN WILCOX moved over 1500 miles throughout her life. Having a copy of her photo is one of my treasures that I acquired through contact with part of the clan that had become estranged from my father's immediate family. In doing family history research, the cousin (and distant cousin) relationships are to be treasured and nurtured, no matter the reason behind family feuds and disagreements of earlier generations.
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In an era of self-recording and instant Internet gratification, the Toronto-based punk rock trio METZ took five years to put together its full-length album. When it was finished, the band's self-titled debut was snatched up by Sub Pop, a label whose interest in bands as aggressive as METZ has seemed to taper off since the 1990s. And in another surprise, "METZ" was hosted as an exclusive stream on the website of The New Yorker — not usually thought of as a venue for raw, aggressive music.
But simply listening to the band (cranked volume recommended) will likely knock any analysis out of your head. METZ hits hard, uncouth but focused; not so much unhinged as hinged to a house that's being methodically demolished. The band has also gotten attention for its raucous live show, which comes to the Middle East Upstairs on Wednesday supported by Massachusetts groups Pile and Speedy Ortiz.
Guitarist/vocalist Alex Edkins and drummer Hayden Menzies started METZ in Ottawa in 2007. After making the rounds in that city's basement scene, they were looking to change things up by moving to a new town. They chose Toronto — in part because Edkins's now-fiancee was moving there — and met bassist Chris Slorach.
Now in the middle of a US tour, Edkins describes the origins of METZ's sound over the phone while on his way to a show in Pittsburgh.
"We love well-crafted pop music, well put-together, thought-out music, and we wanted that aspect. But we grew up going to punk rock shows, experiencing that first-hand thing where a band moved you physically. You get that surge of energy," he says. "We write all of our songs with the idea that they should translate live in a certain way."
The band found the best way to craft songs for a live setting was to write collaboratively.
"At the beginning, we'd do more writing at home [individually], and what sounds really good at home didn't seem to have that certain something that we wanted. It just kind of happens that when the three of us are in the room and everything's cranked up loud, that's when you know if something is working or not. That's the litmus test," says Edkins. "It's a certain amount of cohesion when you're on the spot, when you're bouncing off each other. There's this immediacy, you get this energetic, kind of frantic thing."
That energy comes through on "METZ," a 10-song beating that runs about half an hour. From straightforward punk jabs like "Get Off" to stomping, bipolar tracks like "The Mule," there's never any doubt the fellas are sweating. Edkins's vocals range from a sneer to guttural yell — sometimes, as shown off throughout "Rats," in one song.
As for the time it took them to finish the LP, Edkins says it was due mostly to necessity.
"We were just living our whole lives working 9 to 5, and could only do the band evenings and weekends," he says. "It wasn't any strategic thing."
Before "METZ," which went on sale in October, the band did record three 7-inch singles between 2008 and 2010. Edkins told Pitchfork last month that those recordings "sound like a band finding its footing."
With the last of the three, they determined the approach that they'd take on the album. The disc's A-side, "Negative Space," is a manic, disorienting attack, while the B-side, "Automat," had the band trying out droning vocals, a steadier rhythm, and assorted effects.
"That's when we realized we've been going this way, where we're naturally stripping everything back and getting down to the three instruments," says Edkins over the phone. "The flip side ['Automat'] is far more psychedelic and convoluted. We ended up going the 'Negative Space' direction." "Negative Space" even ended up on the full-length.
Edkins says he's been surprised by the attention METZ has received, particularly the idea that they're part of a new trend of aggressive punk music.
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He does admit, though, that they noticed their sound helped them make a name for themselves in Toronto.
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undescribed species of Rheocles) are found only in the Nosivolo and
nowhere else. The river begins at 1800m above sea level and extends for 130km,
over spectacular waterfalls and cascades down to 700m asl, where it joins the
Mangoro River before flowing out to the ocean.
The cichlid Oxylapia polli, Songatana in local Malagasy, is one of
the four locally endemic fish, and has been adopted as a conservation flagship
species by the district capital of Marolambo. Marolambo is the largest village
along the Nosivolo and the district capital where most of the local authorities
are based. The Songatana Festival organised by Durrell in 2006, was a key
component in promoting local pride and awareness of the conservation importance
of the Nosivolo. Over 1,000 local people took part, including a visit by the
Minister of the Environment.
Conservation activities have focused on determining the status and
distribution of the endemic fish species, in partnership with the South African
Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB) and the Biology Department at the
University of Antananarivo (DBA), and on large scale community conservation and
development initiatives financed and supported by Conservation International's
Node programme and the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission (JOAC).
The Ramsar principle of conservation and wise use of wetlands toward
achieving sustainable development complements the vision of Durrell, CI and our
partners in the Nosivolo. Our goal is to reduce local overexploitation of the
river by creating opportunities for sustainable local development. We are
working together with regional and local partners to create a New Protected Area
along the Nosivolo to ensure the long term health of the river for the endemic
fish, and for the human population living near the river. Our central belief is
that a healthy river ecosystem will benefit both local communities and
"This is a huge success for the local community and for global conservation.
I hope it will create opportunities for conservation of other important rivers
in Madagascar," said the Deputy Secretary General for the Ramsar Convention on
Wetlands, Professor Nick Davidson.
Conservation International's Regional Vice President in Madagascar, Leon
Rajaobelina, said: "We are extremely proud of this achievement as this is the
culmination of years of work lead by the local communities that live along the
river basin to improve the management of the natural resources they depend on.
It is proof that healthy freshwater ecosystems are absolutely vital for
development and human well-being."
Through funding provided by Conservation International's Node programme,
Durrell has been implementing a project aimed at developing alternative
livelihoods along the Nosivolo River and within its watershed. Commenting on
this Richard Lewis Durrell's Director of Madagascan Programmes said "Since 2007,
our team of just two has been working in incredibly remote areas and we have
successfully implemented 138 micro-projects in 80 villages. These micro-projects
focus on improving methods for crop production to reduce exploitation pressure
of the river. To date, more than 2000 families have benefited from this support
and our teams are currently working with 6000 households to realise the next
phase of this programme by 2012."
Discussing the local involvement he continued "All of this work has been
accomplished through close collaboration with local government at the district
and village level. Eighty village conservation associations have been created to
carry out this work, and have been invaluable partners in realising conservation
activity at the ground level."
Linked to the development of local capacity and sustainable management of the
river, Durrell has also been improving public health and education among local
communities. Greater than 50 percent of the local people along the river are
infected with schistosomiasis. In 2007 and 2008, funding by the Jersey Overseas
Aid Commission was used by Durrell to provide medication to 4,080 people, for
treatment of this debilitating disease. This JOAC funding also provided roofing
and desks for 59 schools, improving education opportunities for local children.
The Nosivolo River represents Durrell's largest community conservation and
development effort in Madagascar. The recent designation of the Nosivolo as a
Ramsar site is a significant achievement, and a major advancement toward
conservation of Madagascar's most important river for endemic fish and for the
communities that rely on a healthy river for their survival.
For more information, supporting photography or to arrange an
interview please contact:
Kelly Barker Head of Marketing Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Tel: 01534 860081 Email: email@example.com
Patricia Yakabe MalentaquiInternational Media ManagerConservation
InternationalTel: office +1 (703) 341-2471 / mobile +1 (571) 225-8345
Email: email@example.com
Notes to editors
Durrell Wildlife Conservation TrustDurrell Wildlife
Conservation Trust is an international charity working globally to save species
from extinction. Headquartered in Jersey, Channel Islands, Durrell works in some
of the most threatened environments on the planet and has over 50 active field
projects in 14 countries around the world, focusing on critically endangered
species and highly threatened island ecosystems.
Durrell has a unique structure, based around three core pillars of
specialisation: a wildlife park in Jersey, field programmes around the world and
an International Training Centre. Durrell's aim is to address conservation
challenges where each of the three areas of the Trust can act in synergy.
Durrell has been working to save Madagascar's unique biodiversity for the
past 25 years. With a staff of almost 40 people working fulltime in eight
principle intervention sites around the country we focus on the most threatened
species in the most threatened ecosystems which are dry forest and wetlands. Our
approach to community-led conservation efforts have brought a measurable benefit
to the welfare of the people who are reliant the natural resources, which we aim
to protect.
For more information visit www.durrell.org
Conservation International (CI)Building upon a strong
foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers
societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature for the well-being of
humanity. With headquarters in Washington, DC, CI works in more than 40
countries on four continents.
For more information visit www.conservation.org


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ETHIOPIA: Breaking the cycle of poverty
Nearly three out of every four children in Ethiopia are deprived of an education. Many parents struggle to provide for their families by begging on the streets for food and money. Children are forced to do the same, and as a result sacrifice the chance to attend school.
In the city of Addis Ababa, a unique Salesian program is striving to break the cycle of poverty that has caused much hardship and suffering for generations. Through Donato's Children of the Beggars program, Salesian staff and social workers guide parents toward educational opportunities that will provide a brighter future for their children.
"For children whose parents are already begging on the street, education seems like a dream," explains Brother Cesare Bullo, director of the project development office in Ethiopia. "Our first step is to connect with the parents and guardians to introduce the value of education and how it can lead to a better life for their children – something every parent wants."
The efforts are paying off in a big way with 513 children currently enrolled in the program. Younger participants receive tutoring in the basic literacy and math skills needed to attend formal schooling, while adolescent children are trained in marketable job skills that will enable them to find employment and help provide for their families.
In addition to schooling and job training, there is another element that helps ensure the program's success. Brother Bullo explains, "We include free meals as an extra incentive for the children to study and for parents to encourage their children to attend class. We are committed to keeping children in the program and, by offering meals, the program represents a daily benefit to the family."
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE — A California surfer was killed Tuesday by a shark off a beach at coastal Vandenberg Air Force Base, authorities said.
The attack was reported by another surfer about 11 a.m. off the coast of Surf Beach in Lompoc, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department said in a statement.
The victim "had a friend who he was surfing with who saw the shark bite or hit the man," said sheriff's Sgt. Mark A. Williams. "His friend ended up swimming over and pulling him from the water where he received first aid."
The friend started first aid while another surfer called for help, but the male victim was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
The Air Force said only that the victim was 38 years old and was not affiliated with the base, which allows public access to some of its beaches.
The type of shark involved and other details were under investigation.
Williams said the man's identity will be released after his next of kin are notified.
It was the latest shark attack fatality at Surf Beach, about 150 miles northwest of Los Angeles.
In October 2010, Lucas Ransom, a 19-year-old student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, died when a shark nearly severed his leg as he body-boarded.
Hundreds of miles south near the coast of San Diego, a 15-foot great white shark is believed to have killed triathlete David Martin in 2008.
Death by shark attack is rare. There's an average of 65 shark attacks around the world every year, which typically result in two or three deaths, according to the Pew Environment Group.


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We don't want to play there.. but you can stop blaming your ice now..
So I'm not sure which is the greater myth… that Rexall Ice is the best in the league, or that Rexall Ice is the worst in the league. You'd have to figure that the players would be the best judge of this, it would seem. And that's what several of them did in the 2011 CBC and NHLPA player poll.
As it is well known now, Edmonton was named #2 (#1 was the New York Islanders) least desirable team to play for right now… and rightfully so. The team is at an all time low, about to follow up it's first ever dead last finish (in the 2009/10 season) with potentially another dead last finish. But, it appears that Continue reading 'We don't want to play there.. but you can stop blaming your ice now..'»


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Hello all!
For the members in the LA area:
Come join us for the release of our new CD Brazility!
February 14th at the Sheraton LAX, Shula's 347 Restaurant.
6101 West Century Blvd. LA CA 90045
(310)642 1111
I recorded and produced the cd, played and programmed almost all of it.
The CD is available here:
P.S. Is there a sticky for postings like this?


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UH Hilo and Windward Community College ink partnership agreement
UH Hilo Home > News and Events > UH Hilo Press Releases
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Contact: Alyson Kakugawa-Leong, (808) 974-7642
For Immediate Release
The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and Windward Community College (WCC) have signed a partnership agreement that will facilitate the completion of baccalaureate degrees at UH Hilo by students who begin their post-secondary education at WCC. The partnership mirrors earlier agreements with Kapi`olani Community College (KCC) and Hawaiʻi Community College (HawCC).
"What is most rewarding about this agreement is that it was faculty driven," said UH Hilo Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Kenith Simmons. "They took the initiative, did the heavy lifting and deserve the credit for bringing this about."
The program will improve student access, success, and four-year degree completion by improving academic articulation, offering students the opportunity to be admitted to and receive advising from the four-year program while they are completing their WCC program, and fostering better alignment between learning goals at each institution.
The first program-to-program articulation achieved under this agreement is between Geology programs and spells out the requirements for students at WCC to earn a B.A. or B.S. degree in Geology from UH Hilo. WCC Geology and Oceanography Professor Dr. Floyd McCoy, and UH Hilo Geology Department Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Ken Hon jointly developed the course articulation tables. McCoy described the partnership as a good fit that builds on existing ties between the two schools.
"We have a significant transfer of students from Windward Community College to UH Hilo to complete their undergraduate studies," McCoy said. "WCC also has a strong science program, including geology, which offers a field course to study volcanoes on the Big Island. So it makes good, practical sense to have a partnership program that will promote successful, undergraduate educational experiences for students who attend these institutions."
Hon said WCC students coming to UH Hilo have represented their program well. He said the University now looks forward to the additional transfer students that the partnership will encourage.
"I have known Floyd for many years now, and he has built an excellent Geology program at WCC," Hon said. "Many of our geology majors come from community colleges where they have studied under terrific teachers like Floyd."
With the signing of the agreement, students in the selected WCC program become eligible for future dated admission to the corresponding UH Hilo program after completing the A.A. or A.S. degree and satisfying the admitting program's G.P.A. requirement. University Partnerships Coordinator Dr. P. Jayne Bopp said WCC is excited to see the partnership come about after years in the making.
"This is a great opportunity for WCC students interested in earning a bachelor's degree in Geology to continue their education here in Hawaiʻi," Bopp said. "The agreement will make it easier for our students to transfer to UH Hilo, which has the best location in the world for studying volcanoes."
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PEMA Urges Citizens to Prepare Now For Threat of Hurricane Sandy
Harrisburg – Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Glenn M. Cannon today urged Pennsylvanians to prepare now for the possibility of strong winds, heavy rain and even snow as Hurricane Sandy moves north.
"This storm could combine with another system to bring some combination of snow, wind, rain and flooding to much of Pennsylvania," Cannon said. "This is the time to make sure everyone has an emergency kit in their home and car, and an emergency plan for taking care of each other in the event this storm brings its full destructive potential to our state."
Families should prepare for two scenarios in the event of severe weather: to remain in their homes during the duration of a storm, or to evacuate if it is recommended or ordered by local authorities.
Residents should always have enough provisions in their homes to last at least 72 hours because help from emergency responders may not be immediately available when severe weather strikes.
Other disaster preparedness supplies to have at the ready include:
- Flashlights and extra batteries;
- Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries;
- First aid kit and manual;
- Emergency food and water;
- Non-electric can opener;
- Essential medicines/prescriptions;
- Cash, credit cards and important legal documents; and
- Sturdy shoes.
If residents are ordered by local officials to evacuate, they should do so without hesitating and should take important documents with them, including:
- Checkbooks;
- Driver's license;
- Credit card information;
- Birth certificates;
- Social Security cards; and
- Other forms and documents proving ownership/identity.
For more information on how to make a disaster supply kit and how to prepare for all kinds of emergencies, visit www.readypa.org or call 1-888-9-READYPA (1-888-973-2397).
Cannon reminded drivers they should never drive into low-lying areas or over roads and bridges that are already under water. Just a few inches of moving water can sweep away the average car. Remember – Turn around, don't drown.
"Personal preparedness is an essential part of emergency response and recovery," Cannon said. "The fact that we know about the potential threat we're facing several days in advance is a gift that we can all take advantage of, so we can make sure we are ready for whatever comes our way."
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Music to Your Ears
SXSW Rock 'n' Report—No one is sleeping in Austin right now, not even your grandma. The South by Southwest music festival and conference is going full force, and one lucky Alibi reader is reporting about it. Lucille King is the proud, press-pass carrying Rock 'n' Report contest winner, armed with a reporter's notebook and a March 23 deadline to produce some damn good copy. Lucille and her two friends, Aja and Margaret, road tripped it to Austin for their virgin SXSW experience, and we'll get all the gritty details. For daily, late-breaking information from the trenches of SXSW, check out our blog at alibi.com. It'll be the next best thing to being there yourself. Next time, just write the freakin' 500-word essay, won't ya?
Flyer on the Wall
Local psych-rockers Death Valley Days take codeine bong hits for breakfast. Heaaaavy. See this week's "Sonic Reducer" for Hypatia Lake's deal. March 19 at Atomic Cantina. A great Sunday show, and a free one at that. (LM)
Music Magnified
An Albatross
with Cul De Sac, Circle and Aurora Covert
Sunday, March 19, Launchpad (21-and-over); $8:
Q: What does a kinky dance party sound like when the expensive designer drugs really, really kick in? A: An Albatross.
Celebrated for their explosive, one-minute, synthesizer-soaked songs and their tendency to encourage impromptu audience participation in their live shows, An Albatross are a stirring thing to behold. Their We Are the Lazer Viking LP clocks in at a mere eight minutes and 20 seconds, but don't rush to judgment. With an odd habit of attempting to add words and phrases to popular language ("The Bear Warp" and "Aural Liberation," for example) and an even odder habit of distilling four minutes of already-lunatic rock into 60 seconds of utter abandon, everything about these guys is designed to rescue pop culture from the ho-hum condition that it's in. One visit to see An Albatross will have you convinced they are succeeding. Eddie Gieda, lead singer and self-proclaimed "Psychedelevangelist" puts on an impulsive, athletic performance that will have you questioning reality. (And afterwards, he's likely to come and visit you in your booth to talk about music, love and what it's really like to be a Lazer Viking these days.)
Go on—be a part of An Albatross' cultural revolution. Tickets are available at Natural Sound and www.virtuous.com.
Show Up!
Colonel Knowledge and the Lickity Splits
As a genre, doo-wop has been the least-mined for contemporary inspiration, overshadowed by the wealth of '50s R&B gold.
Music Magnified
Shooter Jennings
with Redgun Radar
Friday, March 17, Launchpad (21-and-over); $12: I should preface this by saying that the idea of individual entitlement by birth, whether it be money, fame or artistic talent, is somewhat nauseating. That said, pursuing a career in music as the spawn of a great musician must be a complex position to be in. Some obviously do use nepotistic avenues to gain commercial success (Lisa Marie Presley, Jakob Dylan). Some hide their parentage (Nora Jones, daughter of Ravi Shankar). Others are legitimately talented (Natalie Cole, Hank Williams Jr.). The latter is true of the son of outlaw country legends Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, who after years of rocking in L.A. with his band Stargunn, decided to get back to his roots and become the outlaw he was born to be.
Our Music Showcase is Better Than Yours!
The Second Annual New Mexico Music Showcase at SXSW
Texas and New Mexico have what one could call a sibling rivalry. We New Mexicans give our Texan friends a hard time for being from the Lone Star state, and they jest back by asking us how we learned to speak English so well. Well, big-bro Texas, we really do love ya and that's why we're coming over to crash your party.
Sonic Reducer
Hypatia Lake And We Shall Call Him Joseph · Pistolita Oliver Under the Moon · The Foxymorons Hesitation Eyes
Hypatia Lake's previous release was a concept album about the fictional town from which the band draws its name. ... And We Shall Call Him Joseph focuses on the experiences of a particular resident of the town, Joseph Bigsby, who ends up starting a riot in the town's candy store where he works. Expansive, engaging and richly textured, Joseph is a splendidly complex LP that is consistent without becoming predictable. Lance Watkins' vocals and the Mercury Pop-, M83- and even Pink Floyd-evoking melodies create an atmosphere that reeks of depressingly stagnant suburbia. The whole package is bizarrely alluring.


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How Do I Cope with Unemployment and Stress?
I was laid off from work in early November and things aren`t looking good for me to find a job anytime soon. I have a family of four and I`m the sole breadwinner. Our kids don`t understand how tight things are. When I think of the holidays and all the gifts they want, I sometimes get chest pains. I feel like a failure and I`m not sleeping well. Sometimes I wish I could just leave. How am I going to deal with this if I go for months and months without work?
The usual ways that people cope with stress can be divided into two categories: attacking the sources of stress and dealing with the symptoms of stress. Unfortunately, people tend to only use one approach or the other, when what would be best is to use both!
Dealing with the symptoms
See your family physician to make certain that your chest pains are indeed a symptom of stress and not another problem in itself. Besides ruling out a more serious problem, it will also put your mind at ease. He or she may also be able to provide you with some assistance in dealing with your sleeping problems.
For more information on getting help, try apahelpcenter.org/
Another thing to consider is whether you should find someone in whom to confide. It could be your significant other or a trusted friend or a religious leader. Studies have shown that if you tell someone about your problems, it often alleviates your symptoms.
And it's often a good idea to get another person's perspective, especially if you are considering taking drastic action like leaving. Get at the source of your stress.
Although you can take some quick steps to deal with the symptoms of your stress, they will recur unless you remove what's causing them in the first place.
First, contact the human resources division of your former employer and see what resources they have to assist you in your search for a new job. Try to secure references from former supervisors.
Use any trade groups to which you belong to provide leads. Try networking as much as you can: the more people who are aware of your situation, the more likely someone can give you a lead on a new job. In the meantime, you may want to get a seasonal position to improve your cashflow and also get you exposure to potential future employers.
Try looking at the Human Resources Websites of local employers to see if there's something that may interest you.
This may also be a good time to get your children to focus on the meaning of the season and be more realistic about their expectations.
Learning about limits is a natural part of a child's growth and maturation process: It's perfectly OK to say to your child that a certain toy is too expensive.
Depending on their age, you may want to phrase it that even Santa Claus has limited funds and has to choose what to give because he has a very long list.
You can also tell your children that Mom and Dad and Santa Claus will try to choose the most suitable present for the child. Children have to learn that their wish is not someone else`s command and to curb their desires for instant gratification.
And for you, it's helpful to not have an idealized version of what one should be doing and should be spending. Don`t listen to the hype of "if you really love your wife, you're going to give her that diamond necklace," when you can barely cover your mortgage or car payment.
Recognize it as hype and necessary advertising that stores have to do to stay in business and that it is not necessarily about the true meaning of the holiday.
You can show love and caring by getting something that you know is meaningful and personal for that person which doesn`t have to cost a lot.
Related Resources:
Stress: How and When to Get Help
For more information:
Go to the Anxiety and Stress Disorders health topic.


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Tennis Buyer's Guide
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, shopping for tennis equipment can be a little overwhelming. With racquet technology ever-evolving and with so many different selections from each brand, you could easily spend hours trying to search for the right gear. But fear not! Our guides will help you understand what's out there, and how to interpret all the product specifications.
|How to choose a racquet
How to choose a string
Grips and Overgrips
Hybrid Stringing
Guide to getting over Tennis Elbow


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Emma and Andrew go surfing
As previously mentioned, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield are celebrating the new year in Hawaii – click here for a refresher. (Who WASN'T in Hawaii???) On Friday they went surfing and were accompanied by Rory Russell who was apparently giving them lessons. Have you surfed? The hard part – at least for me – isn't the jump onto the board. It's standing up after. Took me an hour to hold the stand for 2 seconds the first time I tried before bailing head first. And it was December in Tofino, decidedly less comfortable than Hawaii. As you can see, Emma was able to stand. I feel like fist pumping for her. God these two are so f-cking cute.