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Reviewer: Taj Castro, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
Ease of Use
Beyaz is an alright Birth Control to use. for the first time taking them I bled for a month straight. After the second month, when I would take them I'd have hot flashes, extremely bad hot flashes! While on the Beyaz, my partner has always ejaculated inside me, Beyaz done it's job. My last box didn't do so well though, I did not skip pills or change my scheduling on taking the pill, I ... Show Full Comment
Reviewer: Mariah , 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I started taking this medication about a year and a half ago and I immediately started feeling depressed. I went to my OBGYN immediately and asked her what that was about and if I could switch asap because the depression was very serious. Constant sadness, lack of energy, extremely low sex drive. All of this I had never experienced before I started taking this medication. I was miserable. My (not ... Show Full Comment
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Reviewer: Kguard24, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
Ease of Use
I've been on Beyaz for 2 months. The first month I spotted every single day. The second month has been better in that aspect. Although now I'm having extreme mood swings and hormonal issues. I've never been depressed before, but this drug almost gives me that feeling. It's not worth my happiness and sanity. Other than that, it does it's job.
Reviewer: MelGro80, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have only been on this birth control for less than a month but the changes in my mood, my energy level, and general overall well-being is so dramatic you would think I was a different person. I have no drive to get out of bed and do anything. Even things I used to enjoy. I am sick to my stomach and so dizzy I need to sit down and be very still or I am afraid I will pass out. I can't take ... Show Full Comment
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been using this pill for about 3 years. It helps with lighter periods and less PMS. My actual period only last about 4 days and it's never very heavy. Only thing is I have developed chronic headaches. I did switch to the Nuva Ring for 2 months and it eliminated my headaches but I had other really negative side effects, ultimatley deciding to go back to Beyaz because it is so easy and ef ... Show Full Comment
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Snow from Sunday afternoon amounted to about 1-2" region-wide with a 2.5" amount in York Springs taking the cake for the highest. The nuisance snow caused more than just a few headaches on untreated roadways, proving that even a little snow can cause problems. Skies will work to clear overnight, but winds will pick up a bit, tossing the freshly-fallen snow. At least with this batch, the broom will do the trick compared to the slushy and heavy snow of last week.
Look for a quiet start to the work week, with partly to mostly sunny skies through Wednesday. Temperatures will remain below average, and even below freezing each day. Nighttime lows will dip into the single digits by early Wednesday morning with the snowpack acting like a natural refrigerator across Pennsylvania.
Thursday brings the potential for our region to be brushed by a developing snow storm moving up the East Coast. Right now a couple of the forecast models bring the threat, but it would be too soon to get into details, considering some forecast models bring our region nothing at all.
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I don't praise plots as accurate representations of life, but as ways to keep readers reading.
When I used to teach creative writing, I would tell the students to make their characters want something right away—even if it's only a glass of water. Characters paralyzed by the meaninglessness of modern life still have to drink water from time to time.
One of my students wrote a story about a nun who got a piece of dental floss stuck between her lower left molars, and who couldn't get it out all day long. I thought that was wonderful. The story dealt with issues a lot more important than dental floss, but what kept readers going was anxiety about when the dental floss would finally be removed. Nobody could read that story without fishing around in his mouth with a finger.
Now, there's an admirable practical joke for you. When you exclude plot, when you exclude anyone's wanting anything, you exclude the reader, which is a mean-spirited thing to do.
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God, I am NEVER going to get tubgirl out of my god damn mind! God yer a bunch of rat bastards! Every last one of you! It's been like a year! I don't remember what my Grandfather looked like this clearly! And I only looked for like a tenth of a second!
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After record first and second quarters, will CF Industries (NYSE: CF) have an encore in its third? Analysts are expecting CF's third-quarter sales to dip by around 4% from the same quarter a year ago, as the period is typically the weakest for agriculture companies because the U.S. planting season is still several months away, and purchases from Latin America don't really pick up before October.
Yet, I believe CF could well stump the Street next week when it chimes in with its numbers, despite Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) and PotashCorp (NYSE: POT) burning estimates to ashes.
Price gains all the way
For the six months ending June, CF's average selling price for urea was 29% higher from the comparable period last year; and according to Agrium's (NYSE: AGU) monthly market reports, prices of urea remained relatively stable between July to September, even gaining a bit in between. Which means even if we assume unchanged prices from June, CF would still realize at least 20% higher prices for urea during the third quarter, compared to same period last year.
At the same time, demand for urea is likely to have firmed up as farmers stock up for fall and next spring season in the U.S. Urea is also required for winter wheat planting. To top that, demand has been particularly strong from Latin America, which is bracing for a record planting season. PotashCorp shipped more potash to the market in its last quarter than it did during the same time last year. Agrium is also expecting 'one heck' of a spring in Brazil.
Flexing to advantage
CF's flexibility is an added advantage, as it can adjust production of nutrients according to what the situation demand. During the first half of the year, it produced more urea to take advantage of higher prices while scaling back production of urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), prices of which did not appreciate. But demand for UAN is picking up as well, and volumes are likely to have firmed in this past quarter. A key reason for this is that in situations where rainfall is scanty, UAN proves to be a useful nutrient as it gets absorbed better. This could also be one reason why UAN specialist CVR Partners (NYSE: UAN) remains upbeat about fall demand for the nutrient. The company will check in with its numbers in the first week of November.
High Fall
If things look good for urea, it could be even better for ammonia. PotashCorp's nitrogen division emerged as the top performer during its third quarter, thanks to solid ammonia prices -- it realized 8% higher prices for ammonia compared to last year, which helped push its nine months gross profits to record high.
Robust demand by farmers preparing for the next spring season, coupled with tight supply, has pushed ammonia prices up in recent months. So if CF realized around 7% higher prices for ammonia year-over-year during its second quarter, the percentage jump could be higher in its third. As for demand, expectations are high, mainly because high ammonia application in the first half of the year has resulted in extremely low inventory levels with farmers. So not only would they need to stock up for fall, but also for the next spring season. In fact, CVR gave us hints of how strong pre-fall demand was when it reportedly booked orders for almost all the ammonia to be produced in second half of 2012 by June itself. Small wonder then that the company stuck to its full-year earnings guidance of $1.65 to $1.85 per share, which is an 11% jump from 2011 even at its lower end.
Nitrogen on top
If demand for fall was so good, one then might argue why last-quarter's numbers from fertilizer majors like Mosaic or PotashCorp were nothing to write home about. Mosaic whiffed on earnings with 19% and 18% drop, respectively, in sales and net profits from the same period a year ago. Likewise, PotashCorp's third-quarter sales and earnings were down around 8% and 21%, respectively.
The answer lies in nitrogen. While Mosaic doesn't deal in it, PotashCorp's derives a relatively small chunk of revenue from the nutrient. Nitrogen is one nutrient that needs to be re-applied to the soil every planting season. That's because while soils might retain potash or phosphate, nitrogen gets absorbed quickly, making it necessary for farmers to spray a fresh coat for the next crop. This obviously keeps nitrogen in high demand unlike other nutrients, a factor that works wonderfully in favor of nitrogen king CF.
Damp, but no worry
So the only dent in CF's numbers could come from phosphates, and you already know why. Both Mosaic and PotashCorp realized around 10% lower phosphate prices from the year-ago period in this past quarter, which together with sluggish volumes hit their margins hard.
Yet, CF shouldn't worry much, as it dominates the nitrogen market. Overall, considering the factors mentioned above, I find analyst estimates of a 4% dip in sales muted. PotashCorp's strong nitrogen division performance raises the bar, and I won't be surprised if CF crushes Street estimates next week.
Bottoming up on gas
What should further perk up CF's margins are low natural gas prices. As a key input for nitrogen fertilizer, gas forms a major chunk of costs for nitrogen companies. Both CF and Agrium reported outstanding gross profits for their respective nitrogen divisions in the second quarter. While CF's nitrogen division gross profits surged a whopping 52% from the year-ago period, Agrium's gross profits from its nitrogen business shot up 33%.
Although gas prices have recovered a bit in recent months (PotashCorp thus expects costs to move up in the next quarter), they are still significantly lower from last year's levels. I feel gross profits should continue to remain strong for both CF and Agrium. CF had hedged nearly 60% of its projected gas requirement for the second half of the year by June, which means it should still enjoy the benefits of lower costs for the third and fourth quarters. This also explains why analysts are expecting CF's third-quarter bottom line to be up around 11% from last year despite lower sales.
The Foolish bottom line
I don't think CF should disappoint us next week. Its stock is hanging up well over the $200 mark, and a good third-quarter might just spark a move upwards. To be one of the first to know how CF fares, click here to add CF to your personalized stock watchlist.
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Girl Scout Museum gives glimpse of how southeast Texas has evolved
HOUSTON (April 8, 2014) – Summer is officially upon us. Those looking for fun activities can stop by the Goodykoontz Museum of Girl Scout History to learn more about the Girl Scouts and what the organization has contributed to our society for more than a century.
Named after Lifetime Girl Scout, historian and philanthropist, Dorothy Goodykoontz, this one-of-a-kind building opened its doors in 2007 and is located in the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council's (GSSJC's) Program Place for Girls (3000 Southwest Freeway). The museum highlights the history of the Girl Scouts of the USA and GSSJC, dating back to GSSJC's inception in the 1920s.
"The Girl Scouts museum is really a local treasure, because for more than 100 years our Girl Scouts have been so involved in our southeast Texas communities," says Mary Vitek. "While the museum gives the history of Girl Scouts, it also gives visitors insight into how our community has evolved over the years and the role our organization has played in its development."
Visitors can take their own self-guided tour or be guided by one of the museum's docents or volunteer historians. Begin your exploration with an introduction to Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low or view The Golden Eaglet, one of the first promotional silent movies ever produced that promoted Girl Scouting in 1918. Work your way through the large timeline panels and glass display cases that include troop scrapbooks, old photos, a series of Girl Scout dolls and dozens of other artifacts collected all over the world, representing the evolution of the Girl Scout brand. In addition, visitors can try on vintage uniforms and imagine what it was like to be a Girl Scout in decades past or pull out a Discovery Box to learn a new activity.
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WSI (Weather Services International) expects the December-February period to be colder than normal across much of the northern half of the U.S., especially the northern Rockies and northern Plains. Above-normal temperatures will be common across the southern US, especially in the Southwest. The WSI seasonal outlooks reference a standard 30-year normal (1981-2010).
"After an extended spell of above-normal temperatures across much of the US during the past 18 months, the last few months have been characterized by below-normal temperatures across much of the eastern U.S., as a weak El Nino event has tried to emerge" said Dr. Todd Crawford WSI Chief Meteorologist.
"While this El Nino event now appears to be a dud, most of our more climate indicators suggest that very cold air will be in plentiful supply across western and central Canada this winter, with frequent border crossings into the northern U.S. Currently, we do not expect the kind of frequent atmospheric blocking in the North Atlantic (otherwise known as the negative NAO) that would result in more extreme and more widespread cold in the eastern U.S. However, trends in some of the long-lead indicators suggest that this assumption may be challenged, and that the risk to the forecast in the eastern U.S. is towards the colder side."
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"From Devastation, to the Uniting of a Nation, to the Rebirth of a City."
That was the message this morning as the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center hosted their annual 9/11 ceremony. The program was held directly in front of the 9/11 memorial which has a piece of the World Trade Center.
Organizers say its important for the public to be reminded of the events which took place 12 years ago.
"We need to recognize history, and the legacy that goes before us because its on the shoulders of those individuals that our great nation and our great health system moves forward," says Albert Gutierrez, President and CEO of the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.
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In this composite work written to celebrate the 50th birthday in 2010 of Anssi Karttunen, 30 composers have each contributed a variation on the Chiacona by Giuseppe Colombi (1635–94). The title 'Mystery Variations' reflects the fact that the composers had no knowledge of who else was contributing, and that Karttunen had agreed to play the set before he knew the roster himself.
It's a testament to Karttunen's vast repertoire that so many composers with whom he has worked are represented here, and there are some surprises, including the young Brit Ryan Wigglesworth, American composer and theorist Fred Lerdahl and Argentinean Martin Matalon. His fellow Nordics include the Finns Esa-Pekka Salonen, Magnus Lindberg (who closes the set), Kaija Saariaho, Jukka Tiensuu and Paavo Heininen, and the Swede Anders Hillborg.
The variety here is mind-boggling – from Matalon's waspish, steely coloured 'Polvo' (Dust), employing a metal mute, to Tan Dun's largely strummed offering in which the word 'chaconne' is declaimed; and from Vinko Globokar's left-hand-only 'Idée fixe' (also with vocal intervention) to Colin Matthews's 'Drammatico', which includes a low rumbling electronic part. The recording quality is exemplary and Karttunen's virtuosity and versatility are clearly on show, but so too is his shining, beautifully clean tone. A must for anyone curious to hear what 30 modern minds can subject a cello to.
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text: content July 20, 2007 Printer Friendly In this issue Life Extension Update Exclusive New England Journal of Medicine review concludes vitamin D deficiency is common yet preventable Health Concern Multiple sclerosis Featured Products Vitamin D 1000 IU Capsules Vitamin D 5000 IU Capsules What's Hot Greater vitamin D levels associated with protection from cardiovascular risk factors Life Extension Update Exclusive New England Journal of Medicine review concludes vitamin D deficiency is common yet preventable The July 19, 2007 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine published a review authored by renowned vitamin D expert Michael Holick, MD, PhD, which concluded that vitamin D deficiency is widespread although easily prevented. An estimated 1 billion people have levels of the vitamin that are either insufficient or deficient. Dr Holick, who is a professor of medicine, physiology, and biophysics, and director of the General Clinical Research Center at Boston University School of Medicine and Director of the Bone Healthcare Clinic at Boston Medical Center, introduces his subject by stating that "rickets can be considered the tip of the vitamin D deficiency iceberg." While reduced levels of the vitamin in utero and childhood can cause growth retardation, skeletal deformities and increased hip fracture risk later in life, a deficiency in adults can result in osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. Having insufficient vitamin D means that only 10 to 15 percent of calcium and 60 percent of the phosphorus we consumed are absorbed. Diminished absorption of these minerals is reflected in low bone mineral density, which is associated with fractures, decreased muscle strength, and falls. Individuals living at higher latitudes whose skin is unable to produce adequate amounts of vitamin D have been found to be at greater risk of Hodgkin's lymphoma, colon, pancreatic, prostate, ovarian, breast, and other cancers. Fortification of dairy products with vitamin D has helped lower the incidence of rickets, yet Dr Holick believes the current recommended Adequate Intakes for vitamin D need to be increased to at least 800 IU vitamin D3 per day. Greater amounts are needed to treat deficiency states or specific conditions. "Providing children and adults with approximately at least 800 IU of vitamin D3 per day or its equivalent should guarantee vitamin D sufficiency unless there are mitigating circumstances, he writes. "Unless a person eats oily fish frequently, it is very difficult to obtain that much vitamin D3 on a daily basis from dietary sources. Excessive exposure to sunlight, especially sunlight that causes sunburn, will increase the risk of skin cancer. Thus, sensible sun exposure (or ultraviolet B irradiation) and the use of supplements are needed to fulfill the body's vitamin D requirement," he concludes. Health Concern Multiple sclerosis Vitamin D is emerging as a far more important immune system component than was previously appreciated. Long known to play a key role in the regulation of calcium and in the formation and maintenance of healthy bones, vitamin D is now known to influence cell differentiation, function, and survival (Montero-Odasso M et al 2005). In fact, the most bioactive form of vitamin D acts as a hormone in the body, and receptors for it have been discovered in a wide range of tissues. Vitamin D may also be involved in preventing MS. This was originally inferred from epidemiological data. Scientists noted that MS is more prevalent in people living at higher latitudes (in either the Northern or Southern hemispheres) where sunlight is weaker, particularly in winter. The most bioactive form of vitamin D is generated in the body through a biosynthetic process that begins with, and is dependent on, exposure of bare skin to sunlight. Scientists now believe that vitamin D (commonly depleted in people who have MS) may play a crucial role in preventing the disease (Ponsonby AL et al 2005a; Wingerchuk DM et al 2005). Low vitamin D levels are also an emerging risk factor for other diseases and disorders such as type 1 diabetes, heart disease, and rheumatoid arthritis (Holick MF 2005; Merlino LA et al 2004; Munger KL et al 2004; Ponsonby AL et al 2002; Ponsonby AL et al 2005b). http://www.lef.org/protocols/neurological/multiple_sclerosis_01.htm Featured Products Vitamin D3 1000 IU Capsules Vitamin D is necessary for utilization of calcium and phosphorus and in many ways acts as a hormone. The two most important forms of vitamin D are cholecalciferol (D3), which is derived from our own cholesterol and ergocalciferol (D2), a plant analogue derived from the diet. The cholecalciferol supplied by the Life Extension Buyers Club is synthetic, but its form is identical to that which is derived from cholesterol and synthesized by sunlight on the skin. Cholecalciferol Vitamin D is essential for bone growth and maintenance of bone density. http://www.lef.org/newshop/items/item00251.html Vitamin D3 5000 IU Capsules Vitamin D3 is synthesized in the body from sunlight. However, the winter season, weather conditions, and sunblocks inhibit the body's ability to produce optimal levels of vitamin D. All of these factors point to the value of taking a daily supplement to ensure optimal vitamin D intake. For those who need to take very high doses of vitamin D3 and are under a physician's supervision, Life Extension now makes available a 5000 IU vitamin D3 supplement. http://www.lef.org/newshop/items/item00713.html What's Hot Greater vitamin D levels associated with protection from cardiovascular risk factors A report published in the June 11, 2007 issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine concluded that having higher serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with a lower risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and elevated triglyceride levels, all risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Researchers at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles and colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Harvard examined data obtained from 7,186 men and 7,902 women enrolled in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), conducted from 1988 through 1994. 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Participants whose vitamin D levels were in the lowest one-fourth of the study population had a 30 percent greater risk of hypertension, a 98 percent higher risk of diabetes, more than double the risk of obesity, and a 47 percent greater risk of having high serum triglyceride levels than subjects whose vitamin D levels were in the top 25 percent. http://www.lef.org/whatshot/2007_06.htm#gvdl If you have questions or comments concerning this issue or past issues of Life Extension Update, send them to email@example.com or call 954 202 7716. For longer life, Dayna DyeEditor, Life Extension firstname.lastname@example.com 766 8433 extension 7716www.lef.org Sign up for Life Extension Update at http://mycart.lef.org/Memberships/NewsSubscription.aspx Help spread the good news about living longer and healthier. Forward this email to a friend! View previous issues of Life Extension Update in the Newsletter Archive.


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It really felt like a hotel. There was a queen bed and a bunk bed in our room, and we all shared a bathroom. There was more than enough room, and it was very clean. I looked around at the other rooms too, and they were all beautiful. Fantastic location, convenient to Santa Elena and Monteverde. They also serve a great breakfast and gave great recommendations on things to do.
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We stayed here for 3 nights in April and it was by far our favourite stay in Costa Rica! If you're looking for a private room, then this is a lot better value than staying in any of the Monteverde hostels! The rooms are spotless, there is even hot water, and the breakfast options are delicious. Freddy and is wife are fantastic hosts. They arranged all our trips in Monteverde & onward travel, plus Freddy gave us two great tips about free walks we could do (filled two afternoons and loved both!)
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We had a great stay at Cabinas Eddy. It is very conveniently situated for the centre of Santa Elena. The staff were excellent and the hostel is very clean and well maintained. Probably the best thing about Eddy's was the breakfast (which is included in the price) and consisted of fresh juice, tea and coffee, fresh fruit and then a wide choice of breakfast "mains", such as omelette, eggs, banana pancakes, breakfast wraps and more. Definitely the best breakfast we had in Costa Rica.
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Outlook 2010: Alan Wake
Evan Narcisse:
Despite the fact that a writer makes for an unlikely action hero, my own experience makes me predisposed to like Alan Wake.
People will bitch about how long the game's been in development, but I'm still excited for the level of psychological depth it promises. Alan seems like a guy who has already lived a life, who's really got something to lose. He doesn't have one of those clich?d "special hero destinies." He just wants to find his wife.
The neurotic animations and shadowy enemies I saw at E3 felt believable -- like the real world with a filter of terror laid over it. The way Alan stumbles as he runs, and the notes of panic in the voice work, resemble how an average person might react to the unbelievable. Using light as weapon not only makes for a cool combat mechanic, but serves as a good metaphor for the act of writing. A writer can bring things to light or pull an audience into dark corners.
I also like the episodic television show structure. Who doesn't want to creep around their way through a videogame version of "Twin Peaks"? Alan Wake's strong thematics and creative pedigree -- Remedy brought us Max Payne, after all -- give me hope that it will be worth the wait.
Kyle Orland:
I've been excited about Alan Wake ever since I first saw it back at a Microsoft Europe promotional event in 2006. Back then, the dynamic lighting and environmental effects helped add atmosphere to the annoyingly expositional storytelling on display. Since then, though, as I've seen the game go through delay after delay, part of me is dreading the product that will finally come out of such development hell.
True, developers sometimes need a little extra time to put on that final bit of spit and polish, but more than three years of spit and polish seems a little excessive. Alan Wake's long development time suggests to me that Remedy may have had problems translating its vision for the game to the screen. Maybe Remedy got it in the end, but it's just as likely Microsoft forced it to stop before the game became a Duke Nukem Forever-style piece of vaporware. We'll see.
Our Outlook for the first half of 2010 continues...
- Outlook 2010: Alan Wake
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- Outlook 2010: APB
- Outlook 2010: Battlefield: Bad Company 2
- Outlook 2010: BioShock 2
- Outlook 2010: Command & Conquer 4
- Outlook 2010: God of War III
- Outlook 2010: Gran Turismo 5
- Outlook 2010: Heavy Rain
- Outlook 2010: Just Cause 2
- Outlook 2010: Final Fantasy XIII
- Outlook 2010: Red Dead Redemption
- Outlook 2010: Star Trek Online
- Outlook 2010: Supreme Commander 2
- Outlook 2010: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction


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01-06-2011, 19:53 #1-= TeamSpeak Team =-
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TeamSpeak 3 Client 3.0.0-rc2 available
Hi everybody,
today we release a new TS3 Client Version, with version "3.0.0-rc2".
Compared to our last Stable Release, rc1, there are some noteworthy changes:
- Replaced the rc1 sound pack with two new ones. One female and one male (you can chose between the two in the set-up wizard or in Options->Notifications). Also the old mic click sounds are back.
- To allow easily (e.g. double click) installation of addons you can now create zip files with special file suffix that are extracted to the right location by a nice dialogue. We recommend any addons to be bundled like this for ease of use. Supported endings are: .ts3_plugin .ts3_style .ts3_soundpack .ts3_iconpack .ts3_translation .ts3_addon
- Domains with non ascii characters work again (they were broken by the rc1 release)
Full List of Changes:
=== Client Release 3.0.0-rc2 02 Jun 2011 + Added banner resize mode to virtualserver settings. + Channel context menu "unsubscribe from channel family" is available as soon as any subchannel is subscribed. + "Set Avatar" now is disabled without permission. + Added package installer for easy plugins/styles/soundpacks etc. one-click installations. * Plugin authors note: requestChannelSubscribe and requestChannelUnsubscribe now take an array of channelIDs as parameter instead of a single channelID. * Exchanged default soundpack with male and female soundpacks. * Added soundpack page to setup wizard to select one of male or female. * Select and scroll to own client after connecting. * Fixed switching a fullscreen game to desktop when client is minimized and showing the "warn while muted", the "entering moderated channel", the "force push-to-talk" or the "maximum amount of clients reached" dialog. * Client and server log windows now save and restore log level checkbox states. * Added "Debug" checkbox to control debug output in client log window. * Added "Delete" to channel permission to set i_channel_needed_delete_power. - Support for international domain names readded. - Removed validation of input text from connection connect and bookmark address field, so that every address can be used. - Fixed possible crash in AppScanner plugin with Umlauts. - Added a missing separator within an invitation. - Moved rest of the sounds into soundpack for more customized handling. - Fixed that poke dialog no longer opens when nickname was changed. - Changed the Push-To-Talk tooltip lines which were displayed in wrong order. - Fixed displaying port when connected via invitation. - Fixed errordisplay when family subscriptions on channels fail. - Fixed dropping images from filebrowser into channel description when connected on multiple servers. - Fixed context menu to copy offlinemessage text. - Limited the last mentioned URLs in systemtray context menu to 10. - Fixed that image-descriptions near avatar are sometimes written over the edge - Image in channel description was broken when overwritten with same name. - Fixed that offline messages throws a warning when recipient wasn't found on the server. - Don't save empty subscribed channels list when quickly disconnecting again from a server, loosing the subscribed channels. - Fixed problem when binding hotkeys while joysticks were active that "pressed" a button constantly
3.0.0-rc2 is now fully live in the "stable channel", so everybody updates.
Last edited by Peter; 09-06-2011 at 09:43.
02-06-2011, 14:23 #2
I have installed Version 3.0.0-rc2 [Build: 14602] and now i hear always a bit of noise. The noise is still there when I click on mute headset. It is very quietly but it is there. it is away when i mute teamspeak in the volumenmixer (showed by clicking on the speakerssymbol in win7).
Edit by peter: Remove now fixed bug
I have win7 x64
Sound: G35 headset, Realtek on board
Last edited by Peter; 03-06-2011 at 11:25.
03-06-2011, 13:42 #3-= TeamSpeak Addict =-
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all seems to work well on my old system. build 14614
03-06-2011, 23:12 #4-= TeamSpeak Addict =-
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I'm using a portable version of client and it was working fine so far until this rc2, which asks to allow it modify registry every time. Very annoying.
03-06-2011, 23:20 #5-= TeamSpeak User =-
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How do i configure my TS3 client to update from the "Beta Channel" please?
UPDATE: Found it using google
If anyone's interested and doesn't know how:
1. Close the TeamSpeak client.
2. edit the update.ini in TS3's root folder and add:
3. Save the update.ini file and close it.
4. Launch the TeamSpeak client back again and update!
Last edited by Quantum Systems; 04-06-2011 at 00:06.
04-06-2011, 04:08 #6-= TeamSpeak Lover =-
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New Soundpack
Is there a way to change back to the old soundpack?
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Will there be an offline installer with rc2 for clients who dont have an internet connection?
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I think, when rc2 will be released, there is an installer.
Please, don't change the voice every new release. I want the old one back.
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It is confusing, because there is no preX in the Version String. At first glance it looked like a final version.
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certainly interesting with all these new updates and thinga-magigys
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Is this update officially "live" for Linux? My TS3 Client has not auto-updated yet.
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Crashed on my computer, logs and dumps are here:
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When updating with ts updater from rc2-pre1 build 14385 (x64), all packages where downloaded but the updater is not asking for higher permissions via UAC. so the update will fail.
I'm using Win7 x64 with restricted User-account and activated Administrator-account.
Normaly, when installing any software or any program needs higher privilegs, UAC is asking for the Administrators password.
P.S.: After installing rc2 (right-klick update.exe run as...) sucsessfull, i canceled the updater, so i do not execute the ts-client as admin using the update.exe as parent-thread. after 1st start (restricted user account) i get a message that some registry keys must be written, and if uac is turned on, it will ask for. uac was not asking for permissionn, but the keys where sucessfully imprted in the registry.
I have checked the permissions for HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and the user-account has only read-permission. i also checked that the ts3_client.exe was running with user-permissions (parent-thread: explorer.exe).
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All authenticated users have write permissions on their own branches in HKEY_CLASSES_USER. It's probably stored there. I don't see why they need to modify HKCR branch since I don't seen any associations.
IIRC, you don't really need to update it with elevated permissions. But you need elevated permissions if you installed it in the default directory (%ProgramFiles%\...). If you installed TS3 inside a directory where normal user already have Read/Write(Modify/Create Files/Directories)/Execute/List permissions, then it will not ask for elevated privileges and installs/updates will be successful. I have tried this before RC-1.
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TED made me believe something!
I was in 15 , I read an opinion about god.The opinion's owner is "Said Nursi"
He says :
"I believe in God. And human's nature is my proof. There is a impetus in human's nature.All humans think and must think about god, and already , all of them do.
This impetus make us think about god and search for it and find out who's it.There is a god so we search it , we search for a god because this impetus make us search it , and this impetus exists because there is a god.
In summary, God sent us this world and wanted from us to find itself. And we do , we are trying to pass this exam , the main exam for all.some people pass it , some cant pass it, but that is obvious ; everyone enters this exam , no another way.If someone is sent to this world and has a soul , s/he search for god, can't block and control that impetus.This is human's nature so God is real.And god create a reason to activate this impetus. "(this is not the orginal writing, i memorized the meaning and i wrote it in english, here)
I read , I thought, I checked myself, I couldnt find any impetus or feeling like that.
I thought he was wrong , if i have no that impetus, I am not in that exam, probably the other people dont have that.
I spent my time playing call of duty, it was funnier than searching who is god.
But now 5 years later, I had a TED account a few days ago, I entered this site, while I was scanning the new quetions, I saw something on left "POPULARTOPİCS" and under it "GOD". I clicked, the first question was that " WHO İS GOD?"
I read and saw many comment and opinion.
I noticed ,actually, all these people searching for god.I remembered "said nursi" and his word.And suddenly, with an interesting feeling or something like that, I thought God, I wanted to search, know and learn more details about God.
Now I think Said is right, I'm in an exam, having a TED account is the reason, now I'm waiting for night to watch the stars to understand the God better.
What do you think?Is he right?am I on right way?
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Jul 16 2012: TED just reminded me said and his word.That was only a spark.I was already believing in God.Due to TED I started to think about god.I must use my logic in finding a God, so I can prove the God to myself and improve my faith.As to promoting my own believes, why everyone is supposing I am trying that?If someone isnt searching for your beliefs or isnt asking for it, it is really very bad idea that is "missionize them". Trying to make someone to believe your beliefs -if the topic is religion or god- can be very dangerous, people may get far from god instead of getting close to God.Everyone must know that; Except God, no one can prove the God to another completely,if we were able to do it, human's main purpose would have no importance.Believing in god needs some diffculties: firstly God must give some light , some opportunities, some curious then human must search it.If I try "proving God to someone" in wrong time, It can close the last gate completely.
Without reason I dont need to try make someone believe in god, And the reason can be only that if someone ask you for your beliefs.But I think sharing your opinions or experiences mustn't be a problem.On the other hand said says " All of your words must be the truth,But all of your truths mustn't be your word!"
Jul 16 2012: OK .ömer...good start.
TED "reminded" you of something....TED did not make you believe something.
It is very clear that you were "already believing in God". I agree with you that it is good to find logic in a belief, and to discover something, we need to be open minded. It does not appear that you are open minded to the possibility that there may not be a god. So, it is clear that you are trying to improve your faith, as you say. You are trying to reinforce your existing faith, rather than trying to find logic. That is why people are questioning your motive for starting this thread. There is nothing wrong with trying to reinforce your beliefs, and it is not necessary to do that with contradicting intention.
Simply start a conversation that clearly says "I am trying to reinforce my existing beliefs". You don't need to go around in circles to do that! I totally agree...it is bad idea to "missionize" or "try to make someone to believe your beliefs". We DO all know that, which is why your intent is being questioned. You are absolutey right..."If I try "proving God to someone" in wrong time, It can close the last gate completely".
Fundamentalists/extremists/religious enthusiasts "close the last gate completely", and do a lot of damage in our world.
Jul 16 2012: Sorry.I will be more careful and try to see my writings from others' eyes and write my writings clearly or not, for a better world.(I must add 2000charecter limit as a reason for mixtures.)(And I msut add possiblity of not existing for a God brought me the same conclusion.)Thanks for correcting and criticizing me.
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Today, I ended up on realtor website to see a comparative about mortgage brokers VS the banks and it got me into looking for similar comparison for the Forex brokers and I made interesting discoveries …
Bank comparison with broker PLUS 500
In this example, is a few example with the broker PLUS500 in Europe, they're listed on the stock market and that's a serious reference to me. It's interesting to learn about some aspects like available VS non-available and recommended VS non recommended. Have a look :
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Announcing the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition and Collector's Edition – Available for Pre-Order Starting Today
We are proud to announce full details of the Special Edition and Collector's Edition of Grand Theft Auto V - which will be available for worldwide pre-order starting today from participating retailers.
As an additional bonus, those who pre-order any edition of Grand Theft Auto V (including the Special Edition, Collector's Edition or the standard retail edition) between now and September 17th will get access to pilot the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle.
High above the streets of Los Santos floats the Atomic Blimp, hawking Los Santos' finest tire company (whose products are available in any LS Customs garage). Pre-order now to gain the ability to pilot the most iconic and leisurely aircraft in the Los Santos skies (please note that all pre-orders made before today will also get access to the blimp).
The Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition includes:
- Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V
- Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork
This special SteelBook features double-sided, never-before-seen artwork of Michael, Trevor and Franklin. Custom color and metallic treatments bring out the detail of the artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook.
- Blueprint Map
This exclusive, additional 21.5" x 26.75" map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County. Cryptic markings indicate locations for fast cash and other points of interest for the up-and-coming entrepreneur.
- Special Ability Boost
Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster.
- Stunt Plane Trials
Single player Stunt Plane Trials let you take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County.
- Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More
Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County.
- Additional Weapons
When visiting Ammunation stores in single player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.
The Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition includes all the contents of Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition as described above plus:
- Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key
Inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75" x 8.5" money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window.
- Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTY™ Snapback Cap
This exclusive New Era 9FIFTY™ cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer's left side, a Grand Theft Auto 'V' logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit.
- Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online
Get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System.
- Unique Vehicles and Garage Property
Players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930's style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get access to both of those vehicles as well as the high-end Khamelion electric car.
The Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition comes packaged in a premium outer box featuring a foil embossed Grand Theft Auto V logo on the top, finished with a matte, scuff-resistant film lamination, housing all of the contents.
The Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition and Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition are the perfect way for fans to celebrate the return of GTA, with special digital content and exclusive Grand Theft Auto V physical items. Grand Theft Auto V Collector's Edition will retail for $149.99, while the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition will retail for $79.99. All versions are now available for pre-order until September 17, 2013 while supplies last.
Look for online pre-order links to be updated at www.rockstargames.com/V/preorder starting later today.
- on May 25 2013, 4:29pmHi everyone, we know that some of you have various questions about participating retailers in your region, how to upgrade your pre-order, and other questions about the content of the Special Edition and Collector's Edition. We won't be able to answer absolutely everything, but if you shoot us an email to email@example.com, we can certainly have a look to see if we can help and get back to you in a few days' time. Thanks all
- 4 days, 15 hours agoI don't have ant Collectors Edition on my ps 3.In that case i can buy gta 5 again for ps 4 but are you going to make editions available on next gen.?(i only want it to buy on playstationstore on ps 4)
- 2 weeks, 2 days agoYeah rockstar give us a collectors edition for next gen we are willing to pay so give us what we want
- 4 days, 15 hours ago@xMeYouJerkx only make it available to buy on next gen consoles...(from psn or XGS
- 2 weeks, 4 days agoRELEASE THIS ON NEXT GEN PLEASE!!!! YOU'LL MAKE A LOT OF MONEY AGAIN!!!! PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
- 2 weeks, 6 days agoHey Rockstar is it possible to buy the collectors edition now?? Cause i REALLY want the hotknife in my garage!!!
- 1 week, 1 day ago@Mathias-Andersen A vendor on Amazon has it, unopened (the only way it's valid to get the cars) for $600, another insane vendor is asking $2500. Ridiculous but GL.
- on July 28 2014, 11:53pmSame i want the collector edition for xbox one to get the special guns,i just want the bullpup 12 gauge for deathmatchs in fact...
- on July 19 2014, 8:42pmWill this come out for ps4 and xbox one I'm planning to buy it. I don't want to buy the original edition
- on May 14 2014, 2:50pmI preordered the game, I didn't get any special custom clothing characters for online.. furthermore I can't put my crew emblem on the back or front of my leather jacket, and I created the crew. I'm the crew leader.
- on March 29 2014, 3:10pmLong hair for female characters and a better body, they look like transsexuals...
And please more clothes, some NPCs had better clothes than the players options
And as a personal request, Bring Freeway bike Back!
- 2 weeks, 1 day ago@Halle-Dovariik firstname.lastname@example.com
- on February 3 2014, 4:48pmI love this game I've been playing grand theft auto since I was just a little kid thank you rockstar but I was wondering if you will put out a dlc or an update that will give us some of the cars and weapons you get from the collectors edition I'd really like to get to drive the hot knife I hope ur able to put somethings like that in the game
- on December 30 2013, 12:45pmWhen are you going to let us drive and KEEP the rat loader again!!!!!!!!
- on December 12 2013, 5:48pmWill the CE package be made available again and/or will the CE content be made available as part of a future DLC? Also, please stop giving such great exclusives to a single retailer. I had trouble making a CE pre-order on the gamestop website and I also was unable to secure a pre-order from my closest Gamestop retail store as they only took a limited amout of CE preorders. I would have much preferred if the CE was available through amazon to avoid all that mess.
- on December 20 2013, 8:39pm@mobileobsession Yeah, please allow those who were not able to obtain the CE to purchase the extra cars and such for an additional fee, especially with retailer exclusive stuff.
- on April 23 2014, 12:55pm@mobileobsession yeah id be glad to pay an extra $20.00 for a CE DLC
- on May 2 2014, 3:24pm@mobileobsession I can confirm that new copies of the Collector's Edition are being sold in the Rockstar Warehouse. I have not received any word to my various inquires regarding a separately available Downloadable equivalent to the electronic portion of the CE content.
- on September 26 2013, 9:10pmI want to know if there will be anymore collectors edition of GTA 5 coming out because I was a little late trying to get money to buy one and now everywhere I go to buy one they're all sold out . or would I have to special order it or something like that ?
- on September 21 2013, 1:28pmI bought special edition but 150 for collectors edition hell no rockstars high.
Btw Love the game.
- on September 20 2013, 2:41amPlease tell me you'll be releasing the bonus DLC separately later. I want that hot rod but there's no way in hell I'd spend the extra 70$ on pretty much what looks like some admittedly subpar bonus swag.
- on September 16 2013, 3:42pmHi if I don´t preorder the GTAV collector's edition before September 17 will there be a chance that I could still buy the atomic blimp later?


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The department says a pot left on the stove is likely the cause of the fire.
The unit where the fire started had heavy fire damage while surrounding units just suffered smoke damage.
No injuries were reported.
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Flats with Evening Wear
The international news was chicness galore this weekend between the Venice Biennale, the French Open and the Grand Prix in Monte Carlo. Evening events included juiciest list of royals and noble heirs. With each event, there was one common denominator: the girls who stole the scene were wearing flat sandals. This might be new to the French and Italian Rivieras, but it is an oft ignored habit in our "Southern Riviera".
I am slowly growing obsessed with how elegant and understated the combination of an evening look with flat sandals. So obsessed that I started pursuing the concept in my own closet. Here are four looks that I particularly loved.
On the Short Side
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Flats with a Vintage Midi-Length Dress
© Francesca Belluomini / MFb
A vintage plissee v-neck dress, three-quarter-length sleeves and a bow belt at the waist. A cascade of rhinestones, pearls of different size and length to add some sparkle and color variation.
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*Workshop registrants attend at no cost.
Most couples going through rough spots only see two options; painful marriage or divorce. There is a third option: an ongoing weekly program to restore and build better marriages. The Marriage Restoration Workshop offers hope for hurting couples, and covers critical topics, such as how to fight fair, forgiveness and repair, understanding expectations, control issues and much more.
Many couples needing a "turn-around" in their marriage find hope and answers participating in these weekly forums. Attend as-needed to gain support from other couples while learning tools to help rebuild your relationship.
Fall & Winter 2014 Schedule:
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Sept. 15 - How to Fight Fair; Conflict Resolution
Sept. 22 - Hurt & Forgiveness
Sept. 29 - First Steps Toward Repair
Oct 6 - Rebuilding Trust
Oct 13 - Building a Climate of Respect
Oct 20 - Responsibility and the Blame Game
Oct 27 - Understanding Expectations
Nov 3 - Redefining the Power Struggle
Nov 10 - Control Issues
Nov 17 - Listening Beyond the Words
Nov 24 - Personality Differences
Dec 1 - Childhood Issues & Emotional Baggage
Dec 8 - Handling Anger Constructively
Dec 15 - Speaking the Truth in Love
Dec 22 - NO CLASS
Dec 29 - NO CLASS
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During the overnight stay, you'll learn ways to keep your relationship a priority, and you'll gain tools to help strengthen your commitment to each other. The LINKS program is an interesting and engaging presentation rooted in major areas of research on trust, forgiveness, communication, attachment/closeness, and sexual intimacy- couples who have gone through the program report increased satisfaction in their relationship.
Whether everything is going good in your marriage or whether you're in a more stressful stage, this weekend getaway is just want you need!
Check into the hotel Friday any time after 3 p.m., enjoy the hotel or go out for dinner at one of the close by restaurants (Olive Garden, Cracker Barrel, or Culvers, just to name a few). Then, meet from 7-9 p.m. for the Links workshop-- after 9 p.m. you can enjoy some more couple time on your own. Saturday morning begins with breakfast, followed by an engaging daylong session beginning at 9 a.m. A delicious lunch, including chicken parmesan, angel hair pasta and caesar salad, will be served at noon and the workshop ends at 4 p.m.
Date: Friday, September 26th & Saturday, September 27th
Location: Country Inn & Suites, Jackson
*At the point of registration, fees are nonrefundable.
Facilitator: Amy Pelletier
Amy Pelletier is an experienced presenter and has been teaching college level communication courses for nearly two decades. Amy is committed to building strong marriages to help couples, their children and our community thrive. She holds a Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University. She and her husband, Todd, have been married 19 years and have two children.
Like everything we do, the tone of this workshop is positive and upbeat and the environment is relaxing and fun. Our goal is to give you some of your best times as a couple! Get ready to laugh, snack, and find out (even more) about each other. Don't worry, you don't have to share with others, you just have to be willing to go on 4 dates, how great is that?
Dates: Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m.
October 2, 9, 16 & 23
Location: The first session, October 2nd, begins at Cascades Manor House in Jackson, and then each week Shelby will reveal the location for the following week.
Facilitator: Shelby Raines
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At the point of registration, all fees are nonrefundable.
Take a deep breath! Food, family and friction have become a holiday tradition for too many couples- it can be caused from the strain of trying to "stay in budget," or figuring out how to fit in all the family functions, or maybe it's from our own unmet holiday expectations. All of it can take a toll on your marriage- but don't let it.
This year can be different!Give each other the gift of peace, harmony and teamwork! The two of you can join forces and join hands and you commit to enjoy the season with each other, no matter what's going on around you. Let MMJ's Shelby Raines show you how to let go of expectations and hold on to each other. Enjoy a hopeful and helpful 45-minute presentation followed by time for questions and answers.
Come and laugh and learn together- we'll show you how to make your marriage stronger and find time to sneak a kiss under the mistletoe! Together, you can find the joy the holidays were meant to bring.
Date: Thursday, November 6, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Spring Arbor University, Ralph Carey Forum
Ticket Price: Just $10 per person! (Includes goody bag)
If you are in or near the empty nest- or if your nest has refilled, this seminar is just for you. You'll learn you're not alone, and the second half of your marriage can be a time of incredible fulfillment, not matter what challenges you previously faced or what lies ahead.
Get ready to cruise into the next part of your marriage and enjoy the adventure together.
Date: Friday, January 16th & Saturday, January 17th
Location: Chelsea Comfort Inn & Suites, Chelsea, MI
Facilitator: Gary & Paula Marken
Gary and Paula have been married almost 30 years and have experienced many of the events that happen in the second half of marriage: teenagers, kids moving out, kids moving back in, ailing parents, and changing family dynamics. Experiences facilitators, they have taught on such topics as conflict resolution, attitude, and leadership. Together they bring their expertise and excitement about this new stage of marriage to MMJ.
Tackling Debt Workshop
Tuesday, January 27
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Carnegie Library Auditorium
244 West Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
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"Most couples I know don't look forward to money talks, especially topics like Tackling Debt," facilitator Shelby Raines admits. "When it comes to keeping marriage healthy and happy, though, I know it's a topic you can't avoid … but that doesn't mean we can't figure out a way to make it more fun (or at least less boring) for people."
Whether you come alone or as a couple, you'll learn ideas to help your relationship. Pack your lunch -- and we will provide dessert.
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Dinner & Dance
Friday, February 14th
The Potter Center Commons on the campus of Jackson College
Doors open at 6:00, Dinner Served at 6:30
VIP Seating for $75/couple (see details below)
Register by February 5th to guarantee your spot!
Dates: Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19 & 26
Location: The first session, March 5th, begins at Cascades Manor House in Jackson, and then each week Shelby will reveal the location for the following week.
Let's talk about sex, baby! Now that we've got your attention, let MMJ show you how to make the time, spice up your routine, and find ways to get each other "in the mood." Join us for one of the most fun- and one of the most sensitive- topics in marriage.
Enjoying intimate moments together is an important part of building a healthy marriage, but things like bills, careers, kids, and other obligations can move your love life to the bottom of the list.
MMJ's Shelby Raines will host Maria Current, Jackson's only licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in sex therapy. This casual and upbeat presentation will cover some of the common misconceptions and questions surrounding sex that married couples face. It will also provide tips to help you grow closer.
Please note: some of the conversation may be a bit blush worthy, but the lights will be low, so you wont be embarrassed!
Each couple will receive a goody bag and take away information and have the chance to register for some great giveaways. A cash bar is also available.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Commonwealth Commerce Center Ballroom,Downtown Jackson
Facilitator: Maria Current
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DealNews has uncovered tricks that retailers use to make those alluring wholesale prices much less consumer-friendly.
This post comes from Aaron Crowe at partner site DealNews.
Unless I leave my wallet at home, I can never make a trip to Costco without spending $100. It's simply not possible. I may go there with a shopping list and be determined to stick to it, but every time I leave with more goods than I expected to buy.
What pull does Costco have over my wallet, and how do wholesale warehouse clubs get shoppers to spend more than they've planned to?
The folks at DealNews have uncovered a few factors that make up the allure of wholesale pricing. Make yourself aware of them, and maybe you'll avoid buying more than you need.
Membership fees and low prices add up
People shop in bulk to save money, but low prices aren't the only way wholesale or warehouse stores entice shoppers to spend. Costco makes most of its money from annual membership fees, which help it maintain its low prices. Those low prices in turn make customers feel like they're getting a good deal upon just walking in the door; but lots of low prices add up and customers end up buying just a little bit more than they immediately need, says psychotherapist Judy Belmont. "It's unbelievable how low some of those prices are," Belmont says. "So people do end up spending a lot more."
Shop at your own pace
It probably hasn't occurred to many shoppers that there's no music playing in the background at many wholesale clubs. "They want you in that store forever," behavioral and marketing psychologist Elliott Jaffa says. "There's no fast music to make you shop faster or slow music to encourage you to meander through the store." It's as if time becomes suspended in the endless aisles.
Large quantities and sizes can disguise unit prices
If bigger is better, then buying more of something bigger comes at that much more of a savings, right? Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. The sizes and quantities of bulk products are not what people are used to, Jaffa says, so three pounds of cream cheese looks like a deal worth buying. Never mind that you may never use all of that cream cheese before it goes bad. You have to look at the unit prices — sometimes marked, sometimes not — and compare it to other stores' unit prices to figure out if you are truly getting a good deal.
"I've got to believe [Costco] has some of the best psychologists in the country working for them," he says, "because it has the best suppliers and know how to price everything."
Product placement is everything
Whether it's a warehouse club or a grocery store, product placement is key to getting shoppers to buy, says Rob Jager, a business and management consultant who has worked for numerous big-box retailers. Cameras, computers, and other electronics don't provide a large profit margin for stores. To compensate, they position these items at the front of the store so that they at least see a lot of turnover.
The ends of aisles, or "end caps" as they're known, are prominent spaces that suppliers often pay for. Signage may make you think end cap products are great deals, but check twice before loading them into your cart. "I think shoppers have been trained to believe [end caps are] where the deals are," he says. But it might just be that that's where the ad dollars are going.
Shopping at Costco is like being on a treasure hunt
Since stores like Sam's Club, Costco, and BJ's Wholesale Club change out their merchandise often, you never know if what you see on sale today will be there tomorrow. Finding new things in a warehouse club is an on-going treasure hunt and gives shoppers a sense of intrigue when they walk in.
Marketing expert Harry Beckwith, who has Costco as a client, says that his best friend can't go to Costco without recounting the incredible deals he got there. This friend is wealthy but shops at Costco because it makes him feel clever and smart. It turns shopping — something he normally dislikes — into a game he loves.
Buying a lot to avoid return trips
Face it, walking through a huge store can be a hassle. The parking lot is usually packed, the store is full of people pushing huge carts that are difficult to maneuver, and checkout lines are sometimes endless. It's not an easy trip, so once there, many customers find it smart to make the best of it and buy as much as they need in order to avoid making another trip any time soon.
Cashing in on customized deals
Sam's Club, for one, gets members to buy more by tracking their prior purchasing patterns and offering customized deals, says Bruce D. Sanders, a consumer psychologist and retailing consultant. The Sam's Club program, which requires an extra annual fee, uses predictive analytics to determine what items are attractive to individual customers, and then offers discounts on those items. Consumers also receive discounts on items they've never bought before, but that which are logical future purchases based on a consumer's history. This "endowment effect" encourages shoppers to buy more because they've paid for the privilege to get rewards and are motivated to cash in on such programs, Sanders said.
If you're aware of the ways in which wholesale clubs tempt the everyday shopper, you may be able to save even more money. By sticking to a list, allotting yourself a set amount of time, and only carrying cash, you can avoid the temptations that these stores present.
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And, since Costco's merchandise is ever-changing, if you pass up a really good deal, it probably won't be there next time you visit the store.
If you can't control yourself in a warehouse or big-box store, it's not the store's fault.
This article is completely senseless. I work in marketing & I can tell you that ALL stores use the same techniques to sell you something!!!! They all use the "end cap trick" & most warehouse stores sell more electronics than your average variety store ( ex. Kmart, Target.....) So they don't need to compensate for electronics. Jewelry doesn't provide a large profit margin for stores. So why isn't the Jewelry counter positioned at the front of the store? Every store pretty much markets the same way. And have you ever known of a store that DOESN'T have customized deals? And as far as the music goes, well any bimbo knows that fast music makes you want to move faster thus if they play it in the store you will feel anxious at getting your shopping done sooner. If the music is slow, like in most stores, your more likely to stay awhile because this music relaxes you. Then your more likely to purchase more. AND since the warehouse clubs rarely play music... I mean come on people! Your shopping in a WAREHOUSE??? Unless they are giving out samples of something I've never tried before, I get bored very quickly. Thus, I pretty much stick to what I actually need. The only TRUE statement in this whole article is: " Costco makes most of its money from annual membership fees, which help it maintain its low prices. Those low prices in turn make customers feel like they're getting a good deal upon just walking in the door." Which in FACT they do since they sell their products barely over cost!
Having done retail and food floor advertising, I can tell you that food stores can sway only seven (7%) percent of the buying public. Everyone else is pretty much going to go to the same store every time. Now when you translate that 7% into the large, full color double spread advertising pages and flyers produced weekly by every food store you can see just how much even that low percentage is worth. We have all read about the trick of putting certain items at specific levels for different customers and other such marketing point of sale tricks.
I love the little tricks like People, Readers Digest and Time magazines at the 10 item or less while the more lurid rags (plus the above) are at the longer line checkouts. When the lines are backed up, the magazines fly off the shelves. When lines move quickly people don't have time to read the cover and therefore don't buy. Stores close off tills just to slow down the check out by a little so the high profit quick movers have a little longer to snare you.
I use to marvel at stores constantly seeming to be out of one house item or another. The space allotted to these items always seemed small in comparison to the more expensive brand names. I thought it was just poor record keeping or product knowledge. Nuh-uh! The reason there is two rows of in-house ginger ale is because the store makes more on the brand name with eight rows plus they get a reduced per item wholesale price plus bonuses. No trick is ever missed in retail.
The Mrs. & I go to Costco three to four times a year and for specialty items as a Printer. We have a plan when we go. It is a method of inventory that works like this. I printed out a two page shopping list with four columns: Items by category - # of items we have at home - How many we want to buy.
We keep this in a loose leaf notebook open in the carriage, and check it off as we load it in the cart. There is space to write in extras we buy. We have notes to look at added thought items to gauge the price vs. need at the store. This store is 20 miles from home so we know we have to save at least the cost of three gallons of gas. We buy a lot of Kirkland products that are equal to name brands (trial & error). We are retired so time spent shopping during off hours is leisurely and price comparisons are easily done by the shelf markings of UNIT PRICING. An order runs from $450 to $750 per visit on the AMEX card. I pay the bill by dividing the total by 3 so it is paid off in time for the next visit, and the interest is minimal for the convenience of shopping 3-4 times a year. Meat & fish pricing is 10 - 20% less than B J's or the local super markets. That is where most of the money goes - into the freezer. Store is clean & help, if needed, is easy to find. The floor personnel do offer assistance when someone looks perplexed. Dedham. MA, Avon, MA or Waltham, MA are all 20 to 25 miles from my home.
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The charter amendment would ban gas and oil drilling within city limits. Voters rejected the measure in May by a margin of fifty seven to forty three percent.
Activists like Susie Biersdorfer are canvassing voters to get more than 15-hundred signatures in order to get the measure on the November ballot.
"We have added a new provision that says this prohibition shall not apply to the manufacture of equipment used in pipeplines, fracking, other such industries., says Biersdorfer , "It's only about the sighting of unconventional, horizontal fracking wells within the city of Youngstown."
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The venues for next year's Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group and World Group II first round ties have been confirmed following the USTA's announcement that the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio will join Bratislava, Seville and Hobart as hosts for World Group ties on 8-9 February 2014.
The list of ties includes the Domain Tennis Centre in Hobart (home to the WTA event), the Aegon Arena in Bratislava (complete with retractable roof) and the Stade Pierre du Coubertin in Paris (home of the Paris-Levallois basketball team).
The Centro de Tenis Blas Infante in Seville made its debut in an ITF event when playing host to a Davis Cup tie between Spain and Belgium in 2003. The hosts won that tie 5-0 and Spain would be delighted if they could overcome the Czechs in Fed Cup by the same margin next year.
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