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Painstaking research by behavioral economists and social psychologists have reinforced the instinctive findings of keen observers of human behavior, such as second-grade teachers and waitresses: When we are faced with a myriad of choices, we go with what we chose last time.
This pattern of human decision making has been unkindly labeled a rut, and people who practice it are scorned as dull and unimaginative. But research clearly suggests that conclusion is way off base. Consider this finding: People who restrict their range of choice for routine decisions are actually smarter, more efficient, and more attractive to the opposite sex. Neener-neener-neener!
(Obviously, some of those scientists have a few issues.)
All seriousness aside, these studies show what many of us have suspected for some time: We have only so much willpower and mental capacity for good judgment. More importantly, the quantity we do have is about 10% of what we imagine it to be, which kinda makes my point right there.
Here's how it works. Brains that are given hard work to do, such as remembering a seven-digit number or resetting the service interval in a tractor display, deplete the sugar level in the area of the mind used for rational thinking. Consequently, when other tasks are confronted, the brain will not work its best, regardless of how low the bar is set.
In one experiment, volunteers tried to recall numbers for several minutes while being distracted by other stimuli, such as cartoons or cute fellow volunteers (they were college students, of course). As they left the lab, they were offered a choice of a healthy snack of fruit and vegetables or Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Those who had to remember longer numbers chose more doughnuts than those who memorized small numbers.
At first glance, this seems reasonable. The exhausted brains needed glucose fast, so pass the doughnuts. Plus—and I cannot emphasize this enough—the doughnuts were still warm! But somehow the scientists decided it showed that the hardworking minds had used up their willpower inventory in order to recall what was essentially a phone number—which, coincidentally, sheds some light on modern dating problems.
Similar results in other experiments have led to a theory called "ego depletion." When Jan first heard this term, she asked hopefully if it was an Internet course I could sign up for. Her disappointment notwithstanding, the tweet-length explanation is this: You've only got five or six good decisions in you each day.
Older people intuitively grasp this mental limitation. As I gracefully pack on the years, I find I've become proficient in hoarding my powers of reason by moving within "limitedchoice furrows." These are the guidance mechanisms that keep us buying the same color farm equipment, for example. All the time not spent comparison shopping is freed up for intellectual activity, such as taking a nap.
By simply doing the same things the same way every day, I can hoard sufficient willpower and reason to master a 28-page Applebee's menu at suppertime. Meanwhile, all around me, men who squandered their cerebral capacity by choosing a tie to go with their shirt waste 30 minutes leafing ineffectively though the appetizers alone.
If it ain't broke. Farmers this winter will be bombarded with advice on upcoming planting decisions. Applying the science lesson thus far, those who simply stay on autopilot with their rotation will bank enormous reserves of decision-making power. At the very least, they won't be puzzling over why they traded for a pink pickup truck one afternoon.
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A joint effort between Xenogenocide and DarKsidE555. This one took a good while to complete but it's finally done! A LOT of blood, sweat, beers and "green stuff" went into this and we hope that you'll enjoy it to the fullest!
It's a melodic deathmetal influenced song with a couple of metalcore outbursts in which we give away several guitar playing techniques such as normal soloing, sweep soloing (Xenogenocide), hammerings and simple tapping (DarKsidE555) for example. Grind the axe! \m/
So, who did what?
Xenogenocide - original idea, mixing, drums, leads and rhythm guitar
DarKsidE555 - bass, bitching about xeno's mixing, leads and rhythm guitar
The story behind it:
A man facing his inner struggles...The tune starts out with a blast which describes his twisted cogitations that are tossed around by none other than himself. After the short breakdown, the first segment of the song deals with his constant thoughts about the mistakes he made in life and how many people had to suffer because of them. He can't feel sorry though...but he knows that he has to change, no matter how much it will cost...In the second segment, he tries to become a new person...but...is it even possible for him? Can he leave his old self behind?...More and more he finds out that he just can not change no matter how hard he tries which leaves him with nothing but emptiness and self-abandonment in the end...
What the authors have to say:
Xenogenocide sez:
Originally, I intended for this to be a usual one of my solo projects. But I ended up making the decision to send the first ideas out to random people for ideas on mixing and playing. Then out of the blue, Dark just suddenly said "Hey! I love this idea, let me collabs with yous! :3".
As I had already pretty much nailed the main riffs down, I didn't leave much room for Dark to work his magic (sorry about that dude) so I gave him the opportunity to make up some crazy lead shit and work that mother fuckin' finger pluckin' bass! >:3
I believe this to have turned out a truly awesome job for what 2 people have done living about 800 miles apart!
I will admit though, my mixing was terrible at first, until I finally came up with the solution of compressing it in audacity to give it that consistency in clipping control.
Visit http://xenogenocide.newgr ounds.com/ for pr0ns lol
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Xeno sent me a little preview of the song or better to say the idea he had in mind and I instantly fell in love with it. It totally matched my style and I was lucky that he asked me out for the collab. I also have to admit that Xenogenocide did the majority of this tune. Before I could even lay a hand on it, he nearly had everything hands down and it was pretty awesome even without my input. None the less we reworked a couple of things and it turned out kick ass so all in all I hope that you'll enjoy your stay! ;) Don't forget to visit !!! http://darkside555.newgro unds.com/ !!!...Huh? What was that? A sequel? Who knows...
Xeno sez again: Ooooh a sequel! Gimme! :D
BONUS: You can find the original idea for the song here: http://media.putfile.com/
AND an idea for a sequel here: http://media.putfile.com/
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Final Redemption is © Xenogenocide & DarKsidE555 / 2008
Rated 5 / 5 stars May 27, 2008
So this is what happens when Gods collide and create melodic metal. Thank the Heavens ^_^
Rated 5 / 5 stars May 24, 2008
this is one of the best (or even the best) song i've ever heard on NG...
the sound is so clear, the riffs are awesome and i like the drums a lot =)
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars May 23, 2008
very good
its a great song not my favoirte metal ever but stil very good what guitars do u guys use
Rated 5 / 5 stars May 23, 2008
Fucking nice man, continue submitting shit like this and next thing I know there's a band called Darkside and I'll get every single bloody album you make.
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Bloody hell you ROCK!!!

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"Self-centered, narcissistic young man," the inmate said. "The vibe I got was that he was the victim."
According to Heaton's cell mate, he said the 22-year-old suspect claimed Emily Bowman was staggering in the road when he hit her.
That's not so, said Bowman's father.
"You know, he can think and say whatever he wants, and they can believe whatever they want to, but I find a lot of things hard to fathom and a lot of it has to do with him," Emily's father, Dale Bowman, said.
CBS Atlanta News sat down with Heaton's attorney Friday to find out what really happened.
"I don't know where the actual point of impact was. I was told by one of the experts that we hired that it was, in fact, in the road, and that doesn't mean he wasn't responsible for it or she was responsible for it. But it's certainly something we need to investigate," Heaton's attorney Tony Perrotta said.
Perrotta said Heaton has never seen himself as the victim in this case, and he offered to turn himself in just hours after the incident.
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Ask the Readers: What Can I Do If My Girlfriend Isn't Serious About Money?
Published on - February 29th, 2008 (by J.D. Roth)
In the Get Rich Slowly forums, DannyBoy has a question that I think many people face: "What can I do if my girlfriend isn't serious about money?" He writes:
I'm the sort of person who essentially looks into every area of his life to save, start investing, and be smart about money as much as possible. Do you think that somebody like myself, who cares so much about where his money goes, can be happy with a girlfriend who doesn't? Everything else between us is cool, fun, etc, But I don't want the money issue to turn me off her.
We're both young: I'm 19 and she's 23. She says she doesn't want to save for retirement because we could all die in a second, therefore it's a waste of time and money to save if the worst should come around. I don't really agree with this. I mean, chances are most of us will make it to retirement. (Unfortunately, some won't.) How do you think I should handle the situation?
Should I talk to her again about how I feel towards this? Should I let it bother me? I'm into her, and I want to remain to be into her, but I don't want something so simple as saving to get in the way of what could be. Should I grow out of it, get out of it, or just accept it?
It's relationship questions like this that make money so complicated. What do you do when you're in love with somebody, but you don't see eye-to-eye on money? (Or any other issue, for that matter.)
The standard reply to a situation like DannyBoy's is that this relationship probably won't work in the long-term. If both partners are not on the same page financially, there's trouble in the future.
On the other hand, Kris and I are proof that it's possible to have a fantastic relationship despite initial differences. When we were married, Kris did all the right things with money. I did all the wrong things. (This is one of the reasons we maintained separate finances.) Eventually, I came around. Not everybody does.
Obviously, DannyBoy and his girlfriend are young yet. Is it too early for him to worry about money differences? Should he worry about them at all? Is there anything he can (or should) do to open his girlfriend's eyes?
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Let her do as she pleases as long as your finances are separate.
Honestly, what are the chances of a relationship when you're 19 progressing any further?
Chances are these two will be broken up in a year and this guys worries about this financial situation will be moot.
My wife and I attended the MMI seminar in 2006 and we are now both on the same page when it comes to money. It took some time but we have been better off financially this year than we have any other year. We started using the JARS Money Management System over 18 months ago and it has done wonders for us.
Another problem is when your lover expects gifts all the time.
Our consumer culture has us on a rotation of expected gift giving events. Peer pressure purchasing.
I'm not a materialistic person so I have always had trouble with someone who expects to be showered with nice gifts.
I try to focus on toughtful gifts more than shiny gifts. If that isn't good enough for someone, then that someone isn't good enough for me.
I say let it lie for now but if the relationship gets serious (as in he's thinking about proposing) then he definitely needs to revisit the topic. Money is one of, if not the, top cause of marital strife. It does no (financial) good to be a saver when you're married to a spender because their bad habits will only counteract your good ones.
I disagree. If he plans for the worst with his girlfriend then the worst will quite likely happen. He'll be no different than her not planning for retirement because she's scared the end will come any second.
That being said I've been with the same person since I was 13, I'm 22. We've been in a relationship for 9 years. So it's quite possible they could be together for a long time, depending on the type of people they are.
I was irresponsible with our finances up until six months ago. Once I saw how much it really bothered my fiancee I did a complete 180. Why? Because I care about her.
He's really still quite young, though. My advice is to keep his finances separate and just be himself. If the relationship goes super long term she cares about him. And if she cares about him, she will at least make an effort to compromise or change. Personalities typically rub off anyway, she might pick up some good habits just being around him.
He needs to pay attention to this now. He doesn't necessarly need to DO anything about it yet, but pay attention in order to keep a clear head in case the relationship does progress.
I was in a relationship from the ages of 18-23 with someone who couldn't manage his money, and at times it was terrifying. When we began talking marriage, I finally confessed that I could not consider marrying him because of his lack of money management skills. I was afraid (legitimately, I think) that if we got married and I got pregnant and had to quit working, he would not be able to provide shelter and food for us. Our relationship ended a few months later, and he is still unable to manage money or keep a job. I am so thankful that I paid attention to my fears, because money would have been a HUGE issue in a marriage. I will never again date someone whose money values I can't live with (they don't have to match mine exactly, but we need to have roughly the same goals and attitudes towards spending, saving, and retirement).
Yes, it can work out. My Hubby and I are proof. 9 years and 4 kids later, we still don't always see eye to eye in terms of money, but we always make it work.
That is part of a real relationship, if you truly love someone, you will become partners and learn how to compromise and make your finances work for you.
I used to be a spendaholic, and never saved any money when I was a newlywed. My Hubby convinced me to max out my 401k and it was the best thing I did to start my finances on a wiser path.
You have to learn to listen to each other and try to understand both sides of the coin before you jump to decisions. There will almost always be a solution that you both can agree to.
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First, when your girlfriend argues that it could all end any second, you need to acknowledge that she's right. Because she is.
If you acknowledge this, I think she'd have a hard time denying that it's a good idea to prepare for the future just in case you get there.
Remember, she's just 19. It's hard to blame her for tuning out talk of "retirement," which no doubt conjures images of the gray old men on the TV commercials.
Maybe if you frame it more in terms of how much future buying power you could have, or how many fewer years of your life you might have to spend working, her ears would perk up.
It can work. I was in much the same situation with my girlfriend when we started out, she would spend every cent she earned usually several days or even a week before she could expect another paycheque. I just tried to lead by example and as things got more serious we had some discussions, at first she resisted heavily but she slowly caught on and now she creates a written budget and saves from every paycheque. That said, she's still not particularily INTERESTED in money management and I handle the bill paying and give her investment advice but she realizes that she does need to think about this sort of thing and that's really enough.
I was like that myself up until about 23yo when I realized that money is, you know, kind of important.
Like J.D. and his wife, my wife and I didn't see eye-to-eye on money when we got married, but we've met each other in the middle and made it work for 10 years. My wife became more frugal, and I became less of a tightwad (her words, not mine!). I think all relationships require some compromise by both parties. If we were all perfectly compatible relationships wouldn't be much fun.
Nineteen is too young for a man to marry. And if he's having doubts now, while love's still blind at the garden gate, he'd be best advised to put the brakes on this relationship.
Unless she's in the habit of drinking or doing dope and driving, her philosophy that there's no point in planning for tomorrow because tomorrow may not come suggests she's not the brightest light in the proverbial marquee. And if her point of view is realistic because she's self-destructive, then she's not marrying material. Our hero will have to take over all the money management and see to it that his wife never gets her hands on a credit card; otherwise, she will torpedo any efforts he makes to save money and live frugally. How very early twentieth-century…
Trust me about this, DannyBoy. When talk turns to marriage with this one, find the door, open it, and run out through it!
DannyBoy — I'm almost 36 years old, and one thing I can understand now is the cyclic nature of things, the fact that things take time. I mean, you guys are *kids*, your girlfriend is *young.* Try to use that understanding to your advantage. If I look back at myself at 19 years of age, it feels as if I'm looking at somebody else's life. Your girlfriend will probably "shape up" w/ money in a very natural way, in a very natural progression given time. In other words, she'll probably start to worry about this stuff on her own given enough time. Just be patient w/ her. Keep talking about this stuff, maybe even give her a copy of The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, so it's not like all this advice is just coming from you.
My boyfriend and I are around the same ages (I'm 25, he's 21) I'm very interested in finances and have a pretty aggressive debt-reduction and retirement savings plan. He gets his tax refund and sees Playstation 3 dancing in front of him.
Over time, simply by talking about my interest in finance and sharing my successes with him, he's started to come around. The other day he actually complained about how going out to dinner is a financial waste! Then he asked me to help him come up with a plan to lower his interest rates on his credit cards (totally possible with a phone call, by the way) and pay them off.
We're all capable of change and sometimes just by modeling good behavior, your partner will notice the benefits and want that for themselves.
Good luck!
Control is the key here. You'll notice for people above who say "it can work", someone takes CONTROL of the finances and the other person relinquishes it. That way you can still have different views on money, but the actions taken are controlled by one person in the couple. If you're fighting tooth and nail on what ACTIONS to take with the money, you'll be miserable and a marriage will not be successful.
For example, my husband does not see the point of saving for retirement. He thinks he will NOT live to retirement age (still not sure why this is, I think he just doesn't want to think about it). Money burns a hole in his pocket and he does not see the point of saving. He will spend everything he has.
But when he comes home with money he hands it to me. I hand back an occasional $20-50 and he happily spends it on things. He doesn't care if he has $1000 or $100 or $10 in his pocket, as long as he can spend it all without input. He has a retirement account of about $5000 and doesn't know it – in fact he has expressly asked I NOT TELL HIM how much is there. We have a binder with detailed financial information in case I die. And he is at peace with having retirement savings because he figures if he does die before retirement, I can have it and will inherit it. The downside is that if I pass away he will suddenly have a windfall and have to manage his own finances, but I advise him to talk to a financial planner if this ever happens.
It sounds funny like he is a pet or something, but he recognizes that he will spend us into the ground if he controls money the way he wants to.
Some differences are okay, but drastic differences – like this guy seems to have – are far more difficult. I just watched my BIL go through a divorce over this issue, and he could have written the same letter back when they were dating. His wife just got worse and worse and worse and drove them further and further into debt. He got extra jobs, was very thrifty, and so forth, but now he has a divorce and half of her debt to show for all that effort.
My husband and I weren't exactly on the same page, but we had much more similar values to begin with and as our approaches to money have changed with time and circumstances, they've come to be much more similar.
I think this guy has way to drastic of a different approach from his girlfriend – it ain't gonna work in the end, so better to call it off now than later. He can find someone with similar qualities – fun, great to be around, etc. – but who shares his values and he will ultimately be a lot happier.
Money is a huge issue in a long term relationship. I've been told it's one of the leading causes of divorce – although I can't point you to any real statistics to back that up. Even at 19, he should be aware of the problems that can arise if you're not on the same page, financially.
People can change! When I was her age I had $7,000 in credit cards, $20,000 in student loans, had the same feelings about retirement as she currently does and came from a family that always lived hand-to-mouth. My boyfriend at the time (now husband) was great with money and really inspired me with his financial behaviors and I started reading about personal finance and got myself educated. We now live debt-free, frugally and I'm usually the one who takes the initiative to review our budget, get the best deals on things, cut out expenses, etc. You might just inspire her through her actions! Maturity tends to really open your eyes to reality as well. It definitely hit me hard when his parents retired comfortably in their early 60s and mine will never be done working. Here's my best advice if you do stay together long-term: agree on your savings goals together, what each of you will contribute to saving for a house, retirement, etc., compromise, and as long as you're meeting those goals, never monitor each other's day-to-day purchases.
Thank you for this post, J.D. I'm 31 and my boyfriend is 39, and we've been dating for almost two years. I'm concerned because he has no money saved for retirement (his job doesn't offer a 401K). He also has just a few thousand in savings and at least 5K in credit-card debt. For the past year or so I have been working harder and harder to eliminate my own CC debt. It's difficult, though, because his view is, "People are always going to have a little debt." I don't see things that way, and it's hard when he wants to go out to nice dinners, concerts, etc., and I'm trying to make do on less and eat "beans and rice, rice and beans," as Dave Ramsey says.
Since the girlfriend seems to be focused on the risk of saving, maybe you could talk about the risk of not saving?
It would definitely suck to die before you spend your savings. But it would also definitely suck to get old, retire, then live in poverty because you never saved anything. The question is, which is more likely? Most people live until retirement age, so the latter is more likely!
Or you could talk about the middle ground. You don't have to choose between living like a prince and living like a miser. Even a small amount of saving can make a big difference when you're very young.
I'd just like to say kudoes to a guy who is 19 and is already paying attention to his finances, and thinking about how things will work with his girlfriend having different financial values! I think that alone is a sign that whatever happens, he'll be able to work it out one way or another.
When I was DannyBoy's age, I dated a girl with very similar values. She was extremely fun to be around, go to parties with, etc. Boy am I glad I didn't stay with her! I went to my HS reunion to find that she's still the exact same way many years later…no money, lives with 20 cats…still fun, but a bit scary.
My wife and I have always been penny-pinchers, and I can't imagine being in a relationship where money could be a huge issue. My advice is to have fun for now, keep an eye on your money, but be careful long-term. Best of luck in the future DannyBoy…sounds like you've got a great financial philosophy and will do quite well.
This is a hard question. Half the anecdotes here will demonstrate people can change. And half the anecdotes here say people often get worse. (Experienced the 2nd myself.)
So DannyBoy, sounds like a trip to Vegas. 50/50 odds whether it'll work out for you.
I agree with what the pps said. While there are the rare cases where people marry someone they met at 14, I'd say more of us are really glad we are no longer in contact with anyone we dated before the age of 24!
19 and 23 are indeed very young ages — most folks at that age can't picture the next 10 years, much less the next 45. I think most people start thinking about savings more when some parts of their lives settle down a bit — career, job, friends, marriage, house, kids, etc.
I totally agree that if you have a long-term relationship that combines your finances, you and she have to work out a system for handling money that works for both of you. Step one is to figure out if you want to make a future together (if you don't want the same kind of future, that's a "No"). Step two is figuring out what kind of money management is going to get you there — your way, her way, or a combination of the two. Good luck!
As a pastor I have done hundreds of hours of counseling with married couples and / or premarital counseling over the last 15 years. The 2 biggest reasons I have seen for marriage trouble revolve around money and sex. You don't have to be on the exact same page, but you certainly need to be in at least the same chapter to maintain a relationship that is not constantly in conflict.
Another thing to remember is balance. Financial planning is not all about long term pain for even longer term gain. It is about balancing what you need right now with what you need for the future. If you're living in a cardboard box, showering once a year and eating rice every meal, perhaps you're being a little bit too austere. On the other hand, if you live life with no plan, you're going to find that your finances go down the tubes pretty fast.
You don't need to win her 100% to your way of thinking. It is a relationship, figure out some compromises. We can argue about who's way of thinking is "right" but ultimately if you stick to your guns and don't find a place that the both of you can inhabit comfortably, you're going to wind up living their alone.
Like: we can do That, if first we do this. Yes, let's go down to Hawaii, but we're not going to do it on credit. So, first we need to save for it. So, you're still living a good life, but not on credit.
Yes, work on bringing her around. Don't hammer her over the head, but do little things to help her understand. As she grows up, you'll find, as has been said before, she'll probably naturally grow into this way of thinking.
I think the key here is to recognize the differences and respect that you two have come from different places.
However, I also think there has to be an effort made by both parties to work out the problem together and come up with a plan together. Then, implement it. As one's life improves the other will benefit.
Over a short-to-medium period of time if one doesn't "rub off" on the other for a positive, then the answer is lying in front of you.
I think the problem is that even though they are both young, they are on totally different wavelengths. Marriage is enough work without worrying about constantly battling over money. Dump her. Cut your losses now.
My wife and I got married when we were 21 and have progressively been working on our finances. I have to say we've both been on a similar page since the beginning. When I was 19 I had an unfortunate crush on someone who was destructive with most areas of her life. No savings, always partying, 'could die tomorrow' attitude. I can tell you right now I'm glad I never pursued it the relationship.
Since that time I've seen incredible growth in my family. I've owned a company from 19, got married at 21, bought a house at 22, had our first child at 23 and have been fine tuning our finances all along. It makes a world of a difference when you're on the same page. You're not always going to agree on everything but if you're down to earth and she's fatalistic then run away like your life depended on it. Good looks aren't worth anything if they're expecting to die tomorrow.
Learn from the experience in all the ways you can. We know eventually, if you don't watch your money, you'll find yourself in situations where you will wish you did. When that time comes for her, you'll be there to help her out and show her how to do better.
i recently got married and my now husband wasn't always so great with money. a couple of year ago he sold his 1973 BMW CSI and he had two car loans, paid one off but let the other one hang around and blew the rest of the money on "stuff" – he has changed SO MUCH since then though… we bought a home together last december and we have been aggressively working our way out of debt. I think sometimes, it can help for people who aren't that great with finances to be coupled with someone who is a better money manager because it helps them to learn by example.
i think often making poor financial descisions at a young age (early twenties) is a result of immaturity and people can (sometimes) grow out of that.
i know that my husband regrets some of the decisions he made when he was younger – he used to have really cheap rent and a lot of disposeable income and now he looks back and wonders where all of that money went that he was working so hard for!
Counseling is the way to go. Find a good financial counselor and a good couples therapist! That's what my spouse and I did. It's really helpful to have experienced people providing objective guidance on such an emotionally charged issue.
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All I can say is that choosing your spouse is probably the single most important financial decision you will ever make, period.
Bringing it up will most likely just cause her to be uncomfortable and feel threatened. Just let it go until marriage, then offer to take the burden off her and handle all the finances.
Wow, I wish I had been thinking like DannyBoy when I was 19! I can tell you that my life today would be lot different, with no need to try to play catch up. I was thinking more like the girlfriend in this scenario.
Lots of good advice about strking a balance and finding middle ground in the comments, and I agree. I would defintely take it into consideration before becoming more serious with her.
I used to be a serious spender/ money waster. Then I read Smart Women Finish Rich (David Bach) and my whole outlook changed. It made me passionate about my cashflow and I started reading whatever books I could get my hands on to learn about how to fix the problem. Now I have no credit card debt, I have an emergency fund, I'm on a snowball to quickly pay off my (huge) student loan, and I have a substantial start on retirement savings. I recommended to my fiance that he read Smart Couples Finish Rich, and now we're both on the same page. For some reason, seeing the reality in print was enough to snap me out of my destructive spending habits. Maybe that would have a positive effect on this couple as well.
Seperate. Bank. Accounts.
Do not let her anywhere near your money. Do not put her as a beneficiary, do not cosign anything for her.
I am speaking from painful, horrifying experience. As in next week I will finally be done paying off the bills my girlfriend rang up on 'our' credit card in 2002. Including our engagement rings.
I was going to say the same thing as Mary Sue. And then I read her words.
Don't cosign, don't do any credit, don't ruin your future for her present.
Credit is easy to get when you're young, and very difficult to rebuild if you make poor choices.
This is a huge issue. The differences you have in how each of you look at the future reflect a significant difference in your values.
This isn't something you should ignore. If you proceed, I would do it with much caution… and protect yourself.
Change the terminology. Put it to your significant other this way: a dollar is a unit of choice. Being rich is a combination of the things you are able to do and the person you are able to be – not the the stuff you have. It costs money for Spanish lessons or your kid's education fund. Everyone knows that but for some reason do not think they are choosing new pumps or a superman comic over private school or being fluent in Spanish. Try to change their outlook to "if I save I get to do or be X!" rather than "if I save I'm just denying myself Y."
From my experience Its all about wether you can accept her money issues or not. She may change them, she may not. You have to be ok with it either way. My fiance spends a lot of extra money and I've tried to get her to slow down. She does well for a while but always slips back. I'm decided I'm ok with it. I will just have to be extra good with my money, which I am ok with. You have to decided if the positives out weigh the negatives.
First off, you're 19? You shouldn't have a girlfriend. Especially one who is 3 years older than you.
Since that is beside the point, lets talk about the issue of finances. You girlfriend is irresponsible. Since she does not care about her future, and assumes she is going to die tomorrow, this is definitely not her only problem. She almost certainly does not pay her bills on time, carries a large credit card debt, is a terrible driver, is generally selfish, etc, etc etc. At some point in your relationship, probably most days, in some way or another, she will look to you to save her.
Now the good news. As she gets older, after you throw her out (remember you're only 19), and she is on her own for a while, she might mature a bit. Eventually she will grow up, and will realize the importance of a stable financial state. She will be influenced by someone who has the patience to teach her. My wife used to be like her. She had an $80k dollar job coming out of school, invested in her 401k (probably unknowingly). She spent money hand over fist (80k was a lot of money in the late 90′s), and when she left that job to travel and bum around, she spent the cashed out 401k check she received… After we met in her late 20′s, and I taught her a few things, she now understands, and I can say she has the desire to be secure…
This isn't even really about DannyBoy's girlfriend, but about Danny himself. We've all jumped onto the 'financial prudence is good' bandwagon, but really, in the interests of self-development, Danny should give himself a little leeway to experience life before getting quite so stuck into planning for a retirement which is probably around 50 years off.
He sounds like a sensible chap, so isn't likely to end up mired in debt, but to hold back on life experiences (he's wondering about dropping someone he may love- what other pleasures he's forgoing I hate to think) is just, well, wrong!
First of all, congratulations to you DannyBoy, for being such an enlightened and obviously intelligent young man. I'm impressed with the maturity you've displayed with this question.
I have to agree with the readers who encouraged you to keep your finances seperate and continue living responsibly. As a wife to a husband who does not respect money- I can atest to the strain it can have on a relationship– but you're still dating, and marriage is a whole other can of worms. Am I right?
I think that you should enjoy your relationship on the level it's at now– there is no need to worry about this until your relationship reaches the stage when you're considering marriage. And that point, write again, and take a long hard look at what kind of person you want to spend your life with.
I would recommend that both you and your wife read "Smart Couples Finish Rich" by David Bach. It's a great book that could possibly change your girlfriend's views.
As others have mentioned it's great that you are thinking about these things at a young age. It means time is on your side and that makes a huge difference. That being said, you should first look at your self- are you saving too much and enjoying life too little?
I would suggest that you both try to find a happy compromise. If neither of you are willing to do that it spells trouble for your future togeather! She values living well in the present while you value living well in the future. Both are important so this is a great area to try for a compromise.
First communicate to her that you value her opinion and want to understand her perspective. Listen to her reasons why she doesn't think she will live to retirement. Use active listening- after she tells you something try to paraphrase it and repeat it back to her. Once you understand her position and she knows that you have listened to her. Ask her to listen to your reasoning and why you value saving for retirement.
You may want to show her the magic of compounding for 45 years from a calculator like http://www.moneychimp.com/calculator/compound_interest_calculator.htm.
Suggest that she try setting aside a small % amount automatically say 5% for a few months toward retirement- either a 401K through work or a Roth IRA with an automatic monthly deposit. I suspect she would NOT notice a 5% change in income. If she doesn't feel a 5% pinch after a few months suggest boosting it up to 10%. If she starts at age 19 and consistently saves 10% it should insure her future.
Your part of the bargain is that you have to be OK with her spending all of the rest of her $ for whatever she wants. You could also offer to cut down on the amount you are investing perhaps 5% and put that money into an account used for fun things.
Getting into consumer debt shouldn't be an option, but once you have taken care of a reasonable amount of savings you should both be free to enjoy the rest without worry.
Good Luck!
-Rick Francis
Danny…run…run while u can…and please, please don't try to "rescue" her from financial difficulties…nuff said.
i didn't read all the comments, but Courtney I's story is very much like mine.
my husband was big spender/big debt-holder prior to the time we merged our finances. he ended up not wanting anything to do with the money, because he saw how well we lived on what we had when i managed our accounts. all our money went into the accounts and i took it from there. he was happy to get a few bucks a week to play with, and to not have to worry about it. i do discuss with him things that i think are important- and he will listen to me and understand what i'm doing and why. but i could make all the decisions with or without his input and he wouldn't care either way.
he has also cut out a lot of expensive bad habits, and i have lightened up a little. and every time commercials talk about financing deals on tv, he always gripes about how much it really costs you in the end. i'm rubbing off on him slowly
not all relationships can work this way though. there is a lot of trust that goes on in a relationship that works like this. over the years, we had a lot of time and many trying life experiences that built an incredible amount of trust and love.
It all depends on her adaptability. Some people rub off from each other. This was evident with my girlfriend. She is a frugal person and I was not. Everytime we would dine out, she was conscious about the prices unlike me. Its been about a year and I value and respect what she has taught me, but then again, I'm the type of person that loves to learn and have an open mind. "Dannyboy", you have to perform a personality-assessment and see if there is a spark of possible change. Keep in mind, some people will not change. None of us in this blog can tell you what to do since we do not know your gf.
Honestly, if she's 23 and hasn't learned that saving (at least) some of her money is important, then she's not mature enough to handle yours.
You have to understand, our world today is one of the first to deal with women having a pronounced impact in the working world. Women no longer need that much support from men. Women are as independent as men and they can be just as successful, if not more so. Our parents and grandparents didn't really grow up with this experience. If the new woman of today cannot manage her funds well, then there's a problem. And, she most likely has a 'Paris Hilton' mentality towards money.
I'm harsh, but if she's not willing to listen and learn your value on money, it won't work. Money issues are the biggest reasons for divorce …and divorce just causes even MORE money problems. You'll find that someone special who's willing to listen, and even teach you a thing or two.
To directly answer Dannyboy's question.
"Do you think that somebody like myself, who cares so much about where his money goes, can be happy with a girlfriend who doesn't?"


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We are now on the countdown with less than a month to go to the first game of my 4th World Cup in Germany. It has been quite an interesting time since my last entry. I've been training a lot, played in a couple games, traveled with the team and personally and this experience will definitely be one I will never forget.
Every World Cup has had a different feel for me and this one is not any different. I am older and wiser now :) of course, but having residency out here in Italy has been something I will never forget. As I told you in my past entry, living in a country where there is such passion for the game almost makes you fall in love with the sport all over again. When I head back home, it will seem strange to walk into a restaurant or public place and not see a group of people huddled around a television excitedly watching a game. To give a frame of reference- for my fellow NHL and Vancouver Canucks lovers, imagine the excitement in Vancouver now as we go after the Stanley Cup. Every time our local team of Roma is playing or there is a Champions league game is on, it's that same kind of excitement here. It is almost unheard of for a place not to show these games and no matter what language you are speaking; the love for the game needs no explanation.
We had 10 days off so I traveled to some surrounding countries. I visited my old high school friend, Cristy in Paris. I have been to Paris a couple times prior, but this trip was by far the best. Seeing a city through the eyes of a local is so much better as you get to experience the truth of that area. We ate at spots that were not on the tourist 'radar,' but rather, were favorites of the locals. We had a picnic in Versailles, which for those who are history buffs know, was the residency for the Kings back in the day, and particularly of interest to me was Marie-Antoinette. It's amazing to see how they lived and the architecture and richness that is maintained to this day. I of course took Cristy to the PUMA store in Paris and as we were looking though the little ipads, I found my last journal entry here, so of course we took a picture of that and the items we were deciding on. We also had fun taking pictures outside of the Louvre where the famous Mona Lisa and many other famous paintings are held. Somehow our idea of taking fun pictures attracted extra attention….I'm still wondering why. The funny thing is after we walked away, some of the people who thought I was weird for taking a jumping picture, took some action pictures themselves. We had a good laugh about this.
I then traveled to see my old WPS LA Sol teammate, Camille Abily, in Lyon for 2 days. Her parents were in town for a night and her mom spoiled us with some French Crepe cooking. It was nice to see her in her home environment and see how professional her club is. Congratulations to her club of Lyon by the way as they just won Champions League 2-0 against a strong Germany squad.
I then met my cousin, Niki in Venice, which I had never been to. With what I do, I have the opportunity to travel the world and see many different cities and I can honestly say, Venice is a city like no other. Its beauty and character makes it so unique. I will post pictures on my website over the next couple weeks to try and do justice, but this is a place that I highly recommend visiting. Transportation is either walking or via water (either by the private gondolas or water taxi's) and again, the architecture is astounding.
We traveled to Florence where we did a cooking class and wine tasting in Tuscany with a couple of my teammates (Kaylyn Kyle, CarmMoscato, and EmilyZurrer) and then back to a day in Rome.
It was a nice break to get away from our everyday thinking. Sometimes people forget that no matter what you do and how much you may love what you do, having a balance is just as important. I love every single moment I am on the soccer field yet at times, to get a break (even just a mental break) is important in order to keep myself sharp and fresh. We had fitness programs we followed while on the break and there were mornings I got up at 530am to make sure I got the workout in because of the activities we had planned for the day. I am not much of a morning person, but in order to achieve any goal, you have to stay dedicated to it no matter what circumstances are presented before you. We got back into camp and had a series of double days straight away- but I had such an extra pep in my step from the break and felt refreshed to start back up. I could tell the break was worth it.
A couple days later, PUMA came to Italy to shoot for the documentary "My Day, My life". It's a series where PUMA has taped its athletes from different countries as they prepare for the World Cup. Marta, ARod, Alex Scott and myself are fortunate enough to be with this incredible brand and series. I cannot wait to see how it all turns out. The crew followed myself and my teammates (and fellow PUMA athletes) Desiree Scott, Kaylyn Kyle, Mary-Eve Nault, Robyn Gayle, Rhian Wilkinson on a typical day for us on and off the field. I'll send a video with some footage once I figure out just how to work this stuff. We did some fun stuff outside of the Coliseum, Trevi fountain, the Vatican, the Spanish steps and of course us eating gelato and pizza. One highlight was as we were driving to the Spanish steps; our van was stopped and told to take a detour. Of course we asked what the detour was and come to find out, it was because Hilary Clinton was out shopping. Upon hearing that, we all hoped out of the van (James Bond style) and were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her as she walked down the street. It's amazing the amount of security that is required for her to just walk a couple of blocks.
As a team, we are preparing with anticipation for the opening game against Germany. We've had a couple international "friendlies" against Switzerland, one here in Rome and the other in the beautiful city of Zurich. I had never been to Zurich and it has always been one of the cities I wanted to see. It certainly lived up to my expectations. I controlled my love for chocolate and only ate some Lindt chocolates after the game. Unfortunately, our visit was very short but Switzerland is a country I will return to enjoy as a tourist one day.
As I said before, the days to the first game are coming closer and closer. My next entry I will tell you about the different emotions I feel at this time. Know that I feel so blessed to be in this position at this point in my life. I truly love what I do and try to make sure I take nothing for granted. Till next time…..thanks for checking in
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Algiz 7 – Super-rugged, ultra-mobile
The Algiz 7 represents the next generation of mobile PC performance. This rugged tablet PC is small, light and fast, with multiple connectivity options and a wide range of functionality. If you work with detailed maps or other visuals and need a larger display than a handheld, or if you need full Windows PC functionality, this Algiz tablet's 7-inch screen and Windows 7 platform make it a great solution. And it's tough enough to work in the most challenging environments.
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Padraig Harrington
For all his talent, McIlroy wins a major with grit
were Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Bobby Jones. It had been six years since anyone won two straight majors ( Padraig Harrington ) or three straight tournaments (Woods). ''It's beginning to look a little Tigeresque, I supposed
Royal Birkdale, Carnoustie to host British Open once again
championship. The Open will be at Royal Liverpool this year, followed by St. Andrews in 2015 and Royal Troon in 2016. Padraig Harrington won the claret jug the previous time it was held at Royal Birkdale and Carnoustie. He defeated Sergio Garcia in
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Cabrera, Argentina; Henrik Stenson, Sweden. 4:15 a.m.-9:16 a.m. - Charl Schwartzel, South Africa; Padraig Harrington , Ireland; K.J. Choi, South Korea. 4:26 a.m.-9:27 a.m. - Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland; Hideki
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greens (57 percent) than the women (55 percent). --- FINAL WORD: ''I honestly believe the answer is no. And if the answer was yes, I'd still tell you no.'' - Padraig Harrington , on whether poor putting is a symptom of age.
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the leaderboard who drew the unlucky Thursday afternoon-Friday morning double. Those guys shouldn't despair: Padraig Harrington experienced battering wind and rain in the first round at Royal Birkdale in 2008 and shot 74. Three days later
Sam Torrance says father Bob has died at age 82
posted a message Friday saying ''sad day my dad just passed away peacefully in his sleep.'' Bob Torrance built Padraig Harrington 's swing before his 2007 victory at Carnoustie in the British Open. Harrington also won the claret jug at Royal
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train a little better, stretch a little more. ''But I feel better than I have in a long time,'' he said. Padraig Harrington is the last player to repeat as Open champion. Tiger Woods repeated at Royal Liverpool in 2006. Tom Watson won
Tracking McIlroy, Tiger in Round 3
gave himself a tidy 3-under 69 to celebrate his 28th. • Els among major winners to miss Open cut Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington and Bubba Watson were among the top names who couldn't get past the cut at Royal Liverpool in the 2014 British
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on the par-5 10th hole that kept his round on track. • Els among major winners to miss Open cut Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington and Bubba Watson were among the top names who couldn't get past the cut at Royal Liverpool in the 2014 British
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April 2012
Are You Ready for Marathon Monday?April 02, 2012
The Boston Marathon is on April 16th. Are you ready for it?
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January 2012
Winter Running Safety TipsJanuary 25, 2012
Though it may be fine for bears, winter hibernation doesn't exatly work for runners. Despite limited hours of light, freezing temps, biting winds and icy roads, we just can't resist the urge to lace up. So when you hit the streets, here are some tips to keep you safe and healthy during cold-weather training.
The Anatomy of a Usain Bolt RaceJanuary 24, 2012
What does Usain Bolt do so well in his races that makes him the world's fastest man?
What Would You Like to See Usain Bolt Race Against?January 09, 2012
As the world's fastest person, Usain Bolt has shown us, race after race, world record after world record, the depth of human speed potential. We know when he steps in the blocks - no matter who's on either side - he will do all he can to finish first and finish fast. But what if Bolt's competition wasn't a person? What if Bolt could represent how human speed stacks up against mechanical muscle or what would happen if he sprinted side by side with some of the world's quickest creatures?
August 2011
Is Usain Bolt Setting the Stage for Another World Record?August 27, 2011
Not in his best form? Though Usain Bolt has publicly suggested his fitness isn't in the same record setting state as in the 08-09 seasons, his field leading first round qualifying time of 10.10 seconds hints at the contrary.
What Advice do you have for Usain Bolt?August 26, 2011
If you were Usain Bolt's coach, what advice would you give him before his big race?


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Weekly Show
President Obama in Europe for a G8 summit and his first Berlin trip since 2008, the U.S. attempts peace talks with Afghanistan and the Taliban, progress on immigration reform and failure of the farm bill in Congress, and the NSA disclosed that they foiled more than 50 terrorist attacks. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times; Indira Lakshmanan, Bloomberg News; Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post; Tom Gjelten, NPR.
House Panel Votes to Cite Holder for Contempt of Congress
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A House oversight committee voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt, marking an escalation of the long-running dispute between Republicans and the Justice Department over internal administration documents related to Operation Fast and Furious.
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The campaign operation for House Democrats outraised its GOP counterpart in May and lead in the election cycle to date, according to figures by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee to be released Wednesday.
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President Obama and Congressional Republicans staged a preview of a looming end-of-year battle on Wednesday, as the president warned Republicans that he would not allow Congress to hold the economy "hostage" to another fight over whether to raise the country's debt ceiling without accompanying cuts in spending.
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Boehner: No Debt Ceiling Increase Without Cuts
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House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, will not allow an increase in the debt ceiling to move through the House unless the amount of the increase includes an equal or greater amount of spending cuts. His pledge once again sets Congress on a collision course with Senate Democrats and the White House over what was once a routine vote to raise the federal debt ceiling, which allows the U.S. government to continue to pay its bills without the risk of default.
Asked About Gay Rights, Boehner Sticks to Economy
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One day after President Barack Obama roiled the political world by declaring his support for gay marriage, House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) Thursday seemed determined to keep his distance from the subject. Pressed on the gay marriage issue at his weekly press conference, Mr. Boehner repeatedly tried to steer the discussion back to the economy.
Boehner: 1-in-3 Chance Democrats Could Take House
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House Speaker John Boehner (R., Ohio) is sending a cautionary message about the danger that the Democrats could retake the House in November, saying there is a one-in-three chance the GOP will lose its majority. "I would say that there is a two-in-three chance that we win control of the House again, but there's a one-in-three chance that we could lose," Mr. Boehner told Fox News in an interview to air Tuesday.
Redistricting Takes Some of the 'Swing' out of House Fights
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In the next decade, the battle for control of the House of Representatives will hinge on fewer races, incumbents will be tougher to beat, and the polarization that has come to define the institution in recent years is all but certain to continue. The process is wrapping up on 2012 redistricting — the once-a-decade politics-fueled redrawing of district lines because of population shifts — and one result, political analysts say, is the continued reduction of swing districts in which either party has potential to win and make up the battlefield that helps determine a majority.
White Males Fading Among House Democrats
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House Democrats will make history in the 2012 election, sending to Congress next January the first minority-majority party faction in U.S. history. A new analysis by the Cook Political Report reveals a further progression of white flight from the Democratic Party, which is increasingly represented by women and minorities, while the GOP remains a party dominated by white men.
The Gentleman from Michigan
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In an election year in which the corrosiveness of politics seems to reach a new high every month, and the bitterness of the G.O.P.-nomination fight a new low with each primary and caucus, I thought it might be instructive to spend a moment with the man who has arguably seen more of politics than anyone else still active in Washington, Representative John D. Dingell of Michigan, the Dean of the House.


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Our friends at Partners in Health and Wholeness (North Carolina Council of Churches) recently passed along an announcement of a new program, Nourishing NC [1], a joint venture between the North Carolina Recreation & Park Association and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The mission of Nourishing NC is to install or enhance community gardens throughout the state with the goal of starting gardens in all 100 counties by the end of 2013. The initiative will be led by public parks, health, and extension departments, but it seeks participation from non-governmental groups including churches.
NCRPA lists sound public health reasons for promoting community gardens:
- Nutrition: Greater availability of fresh fruit and vegetables will improve people's diets.
- Accessibility: The program addresses the fact that vast swaths of the state are "food deserts" – areas where it is difficult to find and buy nourishing food. Under the rules of Nourishing NC, the produce will be distributed at least partially through local homeless shelters and food pantries, so will be directed toward the neediest members of our community.
- Exercise: Gardening is a physical activity that benefits the health of volunteers of all ages.
In a recent sermon re-published in Faith & Leadership [2], Norman Wirzba reflects on the image of God as a gardener, and reminds us of some potential spiritual benefits of gardening: to build beloved communities; to celebrate the sheer simple goodness of creation; to worship God on an elemental, visceral level.
Nourishing NC will offer grants to communities, as well as other resources for congregations who want to get involved with community gardening. Check the NCRPA website for full information.
Shalom y'all,
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Earthworm Jim Revamp Hits iPhone & iPod TouchGameloft's revamped iPhone port of Shiny's classic 16-bit platformer Earthworm Jim is out now on iTunes, on offer "for a Limited Time Only!" at a launch price of $4.99.
The port contains lovingly redrawn graphics and a remastered soundtrack, plus the ability to play tracks from your own music library should the latter somehow offend you. A downloadable release for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii has also been announced.


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When a cancer diagnosis sends a patient spiraling, where can they turn to for help?
"During a person's journey with cancer, the patient must face fears of death, surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, treatment, pain, all the side effects and the basic changes to lifestyle. Moreover, the patient has to deal with family issues, relationships, work issues and insurance paperwork. They must also become his/her best advocate, knowledgeable about the disease, treatments and medications, and often adapt to a new existence.
Many cancer patients are blessed with caring loved ones who are there for them, but many patients need to talk with someone separate from the family. An unbiased, yet caring, ear who will allow the patient to say everything they are feeling, even those things the patient could or would never say to the family," describes Kevin Reynolds (Cincinnati Public Radio's Community Relations Manager) about his own cancer journey.
Counselors, like our guest Judy McAuliffe from Cancer Family Care, help patients cope with the life changes that result from a cancer diagnosis. We will learn from her what it takes for a person to survive cancer and what services are available locally to help the patient.
During this discussion, Dr. Karyn Dyehouse will talk about the importance of early diagnosis and why men need to see their doctors. She will also discuss the Doctor-Patient relationship during a diagnosis and treatment period and why it is important for the patient to trust their doctor while the doctor must be caring and forthcoming in order to create a symbiotic healing team.
In addition, we will hear Christine Driscoll's personal story about her journey with cancer and how she was able to receive the care that she needed.
One such person who has turned his journey with cancer into a documentary is John Kaplan. Mr. Kaplan is a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist who was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and decided to record his journey in photos and videos. He has made a film, "Not As I Pictured," that will air on CET on Sunday, November 27 at 11:00 PM.
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Completed my Bachelors of Technology in IT from Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India affiliated to Indraprastha University.
After my schooling, completed my Diploma in Computer Science from Guru Tegh Bahadur Polytechnic Institute, New Delhi, India affiliated to Board of Technical Education & AICTE.
Part of MSP Social Media Team for Microsoft Imagine Cup Russia 2013. Only 18 people across 15 different countries all over the world were selected and only 2 from India.
Organizer and Speaker of Microsoft Dreamspark Yatra series at 12 colleges in 6 different cities with participation of about 20,000 students.
Vedic Maths Teacher trainer certified by E-gurukul.net. In this program, only 16 people were selected for 60 hours online Vedic Maths Teacher training course among 4 different countries including India.
GrownOut is a startup which mainly focuses on providing referral based hiring solution via their amazing product. Here I am responsible for online brand presence specially over all the major Social Networks. Currently we are under strategic planning phase
PixiLogic is also one of my startups where we used to develop Data visualization, image processing and augmented reality related projects. Currently we are focusing on Research & Development on various mobile platforms and providing trainings to students on various ongoing latest technologies, career and personality development programs.
Avokado is one of my startups I have partnered with providing consultancy services related to Web, App, Design and Social Media Marketing. I am responsible for the complete execution process of all projects running in the organization along with heading the front end development.
AppsOnWeb is a web based startup by the founders of YEH Technologies providing complete solutions on web based development. As a Program Manager, I was responsible for training and distribution of works to the employees and interns at AppsOnWeb.
Flick2Know Technologies is India's first QR Code based startup mainly focusing on the mobile platform and providing tracking services for FMCG companies using QR Codes & Mobiles. Being a UI Engineer at Flick2Know, my key role was to manage all the existing websites and also designed & developed various mobile based websites for our clients.
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text: Kate Allison is from Charleston, South Carolina. She recently graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Biology. She tries to spend as much time as she can outdoors. She especially likes running, hiking, and boating of any sort. She hopes to pursue a career in environmental conservation, and therefore is very excited about these next 10 months with the SCA Massachusetts AmeriCorps!