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Before I became self-employed, I was one of those people who always went to work. Didn't matter if I had bronchitis, strep throat, or newly broken toes (all true stories). Unless I was literally so sick that I couldn't get out of my bed without puking, I was at work attempting to do my job. And I was an idiot.
I don't know why our society is so obsessed with work. Maybe it's the whole bootstrap philosophy or maybe we're all just desperate to win at something, but in my former workplace, banked sick time and working while sick were badges of honor. "I haven't taken a sick day since 1999." "Oh, really? Well I came to work with my small intestine hanging out! Beat that!"
I was just as much a part of that as anyone else. When I left my job, had my employer paid out my accrued sick time (most don't), it would have been equivalent to nearly two months' salary. And I had only worked there for 3 years. I don't get sick very often, but when I think back over those three years, it's obvious that I should have used much more sick time than I did.
Why Would You Work When You Feel Like Crap?
There are tons of reasons why I used to go to work even though I would have been better off resting at home. Just a few of them:
I didn't want to get behind on my work. As a therapist, my job wasn't really something that could wait until I got back. Any time I missed work, appointments had to be rescheduled, clients were inconvenienced, and my coworkers had to fill in for me if there was an emergency. I can't stand the feeling of putting my responsibilities off on someone else, and I hate trying to catch back up once I'm behind.
I didn't want people to resent me. We've all worked with someone who is sick every five minutes. My former workplace had several of them, and the rest of us were always griping about having to do their work. Knowing how my coworkers and I felt about picking up the slack made me terrified of becoming one of the people they complained about. So I went to work.
I worried about getting seriously sick. Every time I woke up with a cold or other illness, I would think to myself, What if I use up my sick time and get really sick? I need to have enough time to cover me until short-term disability kicks in. So off I would go, telling myself it wasn't that bad and I'd be okay if I just took some medicine.
I have control issues. I'm really bad about thinking the world will fall apart if I let someone else handle things. Not that I'm perfect or do everything so well, but I just feel like at least if something gets screwed up, I can figure out why and correct it. If someone else does it, I may not know what happened. The thought of someone trying to do my work would keep me awake at night.
Why it's Dumb to Work When You're Sick
Do I even need to include this section? I mean, come on people. You know darn well that other people don't want your germs. You know you don't get anything done if you work when you're sick – you just keep taking Dayquil and looking at the clock, waiting for the torture to end. And you know that you prolong your illness by refusing to lie down and rest. Yet I'd venture to say I'm not the only person who has a hard time resting when there's work to be done.
Wednesday morning I woke up with a cold. Yesterday I felt like I was dying. And if I thought it was hard to take sick time before I quit my job, well, welcome to working from home! I tried to catch up on a few things, but I couldn't even think straight. I sent emails without the proper attachments. I sent an invoice to the wrong client. I coughed so hard during a Skype call that my client asked if he should call for help. And I finally had to admit to myself, This isn't working.
I'm learning that my health is not a competition. I work long hours in the high-stress world of owning a small business, and I can't afford to run myself down to the point of compromising my immune system. Sure, some of my clients get aggravated when there's a delay, and I bet some of them think I'm either lying or being a wimp. Some probably think, Well, I get sick and *I* don't take time off. A year ago I would have said the same thing. But at this point in my life, there are more important things to worry about.
Just Say No
No job is worth the risks of going to work when you honestly don't feel like working. If more people would be brave enough to stay home when they were sick, the stigma of taking sick time for legitimate illnesses might start to go away. Until then, keep in mind that every time you work when you're sick, you're potentially infecting others AND contributing to the problem.
Do you go to work when you're sick? Am I the only one who felt like I couldn't take time off for fear of repercussions from my employer? Ever catch cooties from a sick coworker?
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6 Must Have Spring 2016 Accessories
Every year brings with it new fashion trends, and 2016 will be no different. People are already looking for the next new look, and a big part of that new look will be what you accessorize your outfit with. Watches, bracelets, sunglasses… there are many different accessories you'll want for the coming year. Here are five of these accessories that will look great in 2016 and beyond due to the fact that many are timeless items that work with just about any outfit.
A Watch
Sure, many people look at their cellphones to see what time it is, but a good watch is a timeless accessory that can add a lot to your outfit while still providing a useful function. There are many different types of watches out there (there are at least as many watch brands as there are designer sunglasses), so you're sure to find one that fits your style. Gold, silver, large, small… there are a lot of options. Just remember that while a digital watch may be easier to read, those plastic bands and brightly lit numbers aren't exactly glamorous.
A Cool Cellphone Case
While you may wear a watch, there's no way you'll be leaving your cellphone behind. That's why you should look at accessorizing it, too. There are thousands of different cellphone cases and covers out there. Why not find one that fits your style and your personality? Leaving your phone without a case isn't just missing out on a chance to add to your outfit—if you drop your phone and it's not protected somehow, you can crack the screen or even break it entirely! With the cost of today's smartphones, you certainly don't want that. Some cases are very affordable, so you can always buy a few and swap them out as you like. There are some others that can be customized in different ways, just like designer eyewear.
Keeping your eyes safe with a good pair of sunglasses is a must, but there's no need for those sunglasses to look bland and dull. There are many different sunglass styles and designs out there, and today, even prescription sunglasses can look amazing. You can always look attractive and elegant with celebrities' endorsed sunglasses or look sporty and ready to go with sunglasses endorsed by athletes. Sunglasses, like watches, are great accessories for both men and women. While you may want to have a great pair of sunglasses for this spring, don't forget to hang on to them for the rest of the year, even winter. The glare from the snow can be just as overpowering as the bright sunlight of the beach, so take a pair of wayfarer sunglasses with you.
The scarf is back in style, and it's not just for winter (or for women) anymore. Designer scarves have become very popular with men, and companies make a number of these lightweight accessories that can be worn during the spring or even summer. In fact, some lightweight scarves are a great way of keeping the sunlight off your head and shoulders and can be paired nicely with avaitors sunglasses. Since scarves come in all colors and patterns, you can easily add several to your wardrobe and wear the one that best matches your current outfit.
While men have added the designer scarf to their wardrobe, more and more women are trying out the tie. This year looks to be the spring of neckties for women since designers such as Gucci have added them to their lines. While the traditional necktie will never go out of fashion for men, more and more guys are trying out the bowtie. A style you usually only see on older gentlemen, more young men (especially those who identify as hipsters) are putting aside the necktie for the bowtie. Women, of course, can pull this look off, too. For a less formal look, you can wear an untied tie or bowtie around your neck like a type of scarf or necklace.
Belts do more than just hold your pants up. In fact, many people wear belts that are purely decorative. A belt can be a very versatile fashion accessory: it can add a bit of style to a suit or it can be that splash of color on a dark dress. There are many different designs for men and women out there that range from formal to fun. Wide belts can be added to dresses or blouses on women, while men will find belts with metal accessories or designs on them.
It may not technically be spring yet, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start looking for your perfect sunglasses style or that belt that will make your favorite outfit pop. Whether you accessorize with a cellphone case, new optical glasses, or a tie, it's in style this spring.


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BNP Paribas SA led banks lower as Moody's Investors Service downgraded Portugal's debt rating. Sonova Holding AG (SOON) plunged the most in four years after the Swiss hearing-aid maker cut its forecasts. Zodiac Aerospace gained 1.3 percent as first-half revenue increased.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fell 0.5 percent to 264.97 at 10:47 a.m. in London, having earlier risen as much as 0.8 percent. The gauge has retreated 9.1 percent from this year's high as last week's Japanese earthquake and ensuing nuclear disaster added to concern that revolts in the Middle East and North Africa will further disrupt oil supplies. The drop has pushed the measure's valuation to the lowest level since April 2009 relative to estimated company earnings.
"It's too early to call the bottom,†said Markus Steinbeis, head of equity portfolio management at the Unterfoehring, Germany-based unit of Pioneer Investments KGmbH, which oversees about $221 billion globally. The market's direction "is heavily dependent on what's happening in Japan.â€
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Jennifer Williams is an environmental landscape painter of the Pacific Northwest working in mixed media. Her work focuses on nature's resilience, cycles of regeneration and our relationship with nature.
Geography of Hope is a collection of landscape paintings inspired by the writer and conservationist Wallace Stegner. In 1960 Wallace Stegner wrote the famous Wilderness Letter which offered a new argument for the preservation of Wilderness. His idea was that wilderness was important beyond the value of natural resources and the greatest value was it's spiritual resource.
Her latest series was inspired by his writing that rings true today — perhaps more than ever.
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greed and envy has nothing to do with love
We already have a President who doesn't give a flip about our laws, we don't need another one.
Greed and envy has nothing to do with wanting for your family what everybody else gets
Isn't that the definition of envy?
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ReadytoWork is an initiative project from Barclays Bank, launched during the third
Nairobi Innovation Week (7-11th March 2016) held at the University of Nairobi.
The project targets University students and aims to give them work, people, money and entrepreneurial skills that one needs to improve their employment or self-employment prospects.
The course is done online and includes three modules:
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PARSIPPANY _ Quick in transition as a point guard, Sophie Henderson of Villa Walsh thought she'd be playing basketball for the duration of high school.
After the conclusion of her sophomore year, Henderson, now a senior, decided to drop basketball and soccer and add cross country in order to improve for spring track.
It didn't take long for her to make a name for herself on the trails.
As of Tuesday, Oct. 18, Henderson achieved a first, topping the field in the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Small Schools Race at Central Park with a time of 19:47.43. The Vikings, with Morgan Mehmel (2nd) and Hope Crann (5th) also in the top five, took the team title with 37 points. Mountain Lakes was second with 55.
"It's awesome," Henderson said. "Mary Lynch won last year so it's the second in a row for Villa. This is only my second year of cross country so to win is huge for me. It was a goal after watching Mary. I'm very happy. I put in a lot of work over the summer."
Abby Loveys of Randolph prevailed in the NJAC Large Schools Race in 18:40.68. The Rams were team champions with 47 points.
"It was motivating for me," said Loveys, a sophomore. "I keep pushing harder. This will help us in the future. This was one of the goals we were looking toward."
Henderson, a resident of Peapack-Gladstone, was glad that Lynch, on a break from Notre Dame University, was on hand to see her triumph.
"Mary cheered me on," Henderson said. "I wanted to do it for her and the team."
Lynch, who watched at the mile mark, noted that Henderson, who intends to study nursing in college, dominated much of the race.
"It's just so cool that Sophie won," Lynch said. "I've seen her progress. She was a great teammate and now she's leading the team. We won again so that shows we're still solid as a team."
At the NJACs, Henderson's plan was to go out fast and use the hills to her advantage.
"I prefer fast races," Henderson said. "I wanted to stick with the girls I knew from Kinnelon and Mountain Lakes. I pushed it up at the first hill and created my first lead. At the second mile, I worked the downhill near the start and tried to increase my lead."
The temperatures that reached the mid 80s impacted Henderson in all of the usual ways but she did her best not to think about it.
"I just focused on my legs, my breathing," she said. "I worked on my tempo and keeping the lead."
When not on the course, Henderson, second in the 800 at groups last spring, loves to watch sports with her family. Among her favorites are professional football and college and NBA basketball. She's a fan of the New York Giants and UNC.
Does Henderson, the middle child of five, mind not being part of a team sport anymore?
"Not really," Henderson said. "We're all so close that it seems like a team to me. You're out there 20 minutes alone but it's all so inclusive."
Loveys, a sophomore, was pleased with her effort despite the unseasonal heat. Although she coped with it, she said "I thought about it all day."
"Conditions were against us but it turned out that it didn't really bother us," Loveys said. "Maybe it was a little tougher breathing but..."
Loveys' objective was to run with her training partner, Brooke Olson, and "go harder in the first mile." During the second mile, her breathing was a bit more labored than usual yet that was where she made her move, breaking away from a small pack.
She credited her teammates with being positive forces and feels that if they come together, they'll do well in next week's Morris County Championships.
"Everyone has such a good attitude," Loveys said. "Their spirits never change. They're always in good moods. They help me not doubt myself."
Anna Campbell of Pope John was second, clocking in with a time of 18:50.76. Olson (19:22.89) and Mendham's Lucy Jeffs (19:34.95) were third and fourth, respectively.
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Paper Mario. It's been a while!
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The Now Playing thread can't be complete unless I've said that I'm playing Mark of the Wolves.
Random addiction to Mario Cart 64 lately.
Ghosthunter for PS2.
I'm actually playing Brawl with a lot of friends, I forgot how fun this game is.
Muramasa again.
Painful and annoying :'D Didn't really feel like a final NMH boss to me though. I was a bit disappointed.Originally Posted by Geminias
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This was a busy weekend! I love Valentine's Day, an excuse for my husband to buy me a really good box of chocolates. He bought me Godiva a couple years back and we both liked it so much he can't resist but to keep buying them every year! I'm going to get so sick of chocolate by the end of the week ;). So my last minute gift to him was this quick photo frame for the card I made him on Shutterfly. I cheated a little on the construction with a hot glue gun when I put the muslin pocket inside for the card, but hey it turned out alright! The fabric is actually a pair of pants I bought at Value Village, I added some texture with pleating and perpendicular straight stitches. Turns out my Brother SE-350 has a pretty good selection of stitches, too!
Then I did this simple pillowcase for Trevan's Valentine present. I missed Christmas, kind of skipped it by choice because of money and stress. I've really come to dread Christmas and hope to teach my children that its not all about the presents. . . Anyway, I printed a picture of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to iron on, then let the Brother do the rest! Hope Trevan is excited, he's crazy for TMNT, no REALLY.


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When I was in Bantry at the literary festival in the summer, I went to a poetry reading by Kathleen Kenny. I was instantly blown away by her humour, her deadpan delivery, but also at how moving much of her work was. Her reading was a festival highlight. I'm delighted to interview her here today.
Kathleen lives and writes in Newcastle upon Tyne. She is currently putting the finishing touches to her first novel and also her fourth full-length poetry collection, due from Red Squirrel Press in 2011. Kathleen's work takes much of its influence from her Irish/Geordie background. She has given readings of her poetry all over England, Scotland, and Ireland, in venues including libraries, theatres, pubs, clubs, and galleries. She earns her living as a freelance writing tutor, and runs workshops throughout the north east of England.
Here's a flavour of Kathleen's writing:
Another Martyr for Auld Ireland
Another Murder for the Crown
When she comes over this time
Auntie Nellie brings Cousin John:
the young ginger one,
cute though because of the twang.
God love him, she says all the time
and after a while our mam joins in,
is back to talking just like them:
God rest her; Bless us and save us;
Heaven be praised.
For weeks after they go back
she's at the front window
gazing out over our street
as if it's Newcastle County Down
not Newcastle upon Tyne,
like an isolated rebel under attack
singing Kevin Barry to keep sane.
A big welcome to Women Rule Writer, Kathleen, I always love to host women writers here.
You use humour to great effect in your poetry though your subject matter is often serious – underage sex, suicide, displacement. Can you talk a little about this marriage of the light and the dark in your work?
I don't know how we get through dark times without humour. For me it's one of life's essentials. I was brought up under the influence of my dad's (Beckettesque) comic perspective:
Q) How many beans make five? A) Two in each hand and one in your mouth.
Of course.
In the foreword to your collection Sex and Death, you cite the influence of your parents on your writing, both of whom loved to recite poems and Shakespeare. Your mother was Irish and your father was an Irish Geordie. At your reading in Bantry you mentioned your green front door and that it was like Ireland behind it. Did you feel displaced as an English girl in an Irish home in England? What has been the influence of this dual life on your writing?
The duality of living with two cultures is my curiosity's source. I explore this to comprehend my existence. This desire is behind a lot of my work: belonging and not belonging, the drive to understand. Come to think of it, sometimes, as a kid, other kids said things to us about being 'snobby'. I suppose at times we did stand askew from the children in the streets outside, beyond us.
Our family got that 'snobby' thing too - it's to do with being a bit apart, I think, a bit different.
Kathleen, religious imagery features in some of your poems, often in ironic, quirky ways. Is this an influence from childhood? Do you enjoy trying to make sense of all that through poetry?
Before she married, my mother was a nun. Thankfully for me, she didn't stay to take her final vows. Roman Catholicism has always been a colossal feature in my life.
You left school early but went on to gain a degree later. How important was this return to education for your creative ambitions?
I don't know if I could ever have successfully realised any of my creative urges without the benefit of that late education. The insecurities instilled in me could well have proved insurmountable otherwise. I doubt it would have mattered had I been middle class, but coming from Irish peasant stock, and the English working class, it was.
You now teach creative writing. For myself, I find teaching hugely time consuming but I always learn from it and enjoy it. How do you feel about teaching? Does it help your own work at all?
I agree Nuala, time consuming, and energy consuming, often creative energy consuming. But I learn so much from the writing groups I run. And thrill to see people develop their own writing skills, enabled through the craft to tell all the wonderful stories of their lives and imaginations.
I ask this question of all women visitors to this blog, Kathleen: Who are your favourite women writers and why?
Wow! That's quite a question Nuala, it's a bit like being asked what your favourite food is. You might say chips, but eating chips every day would make you sick to the gills. Still, I could eat quite a lot of Sylvia Plath before becoming nauseous. She does dark like no one else, but is full of passion, and luscious inventive language.
Of today's writers, Claire Keegan, is one who stands out for me. I think her short story collection, Antartica, is terrific.
Good stuff - I'm a fan of both Sylvia and Claire too.
Kathleen, thanks a million for taking time to answer my questions. I wish you the best of luck with all your writing.
Thanks for inviting me Nuala, may the road rise up to greet you.
Readers, you can read and buy more of Kathleen's work here.


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The story continues with the second journal. This is an entry from her personal diary, by Elizabeth Lancaster Letter from Arnold telling me
Telegram saying Arnold can't come and I'm so disappointed I could weep if it would improve the situation!
Here's what else was happening 80-years-ago today:
The press of the Soviet Union blamed the August 30 sinking of the Timiryazev on Italy. "The government will make the Fascist bandits pay dearly", declared Pravda.
The Japanese puppet state known as the South Chahar Autonomous Government was established in Zhangjiakou.
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Is Your IT Support Provider in Houston Holding You Back?
When companies start up, they are generally drawn to smaller IT providers, because of their lower costs and personalized service. However, as companies they grow they find that these small IT providers cost them more in the long run because they aren't as responsive and can't meet the needs of a larger operation.
This should cause businesses to awaken to the reality that their IT support partner in Houston has a large impact on their growth. Some advantages of a larger, process-driven IT provider include:
- They can be more cost-effective
- They can help your company scale
- They can help you get a competetive edge
IT Support in Houston Can Revitalize Your Small to Medium-Sized Business
A Natural Development
IT support in Houston is beginning to characterize the majority of operations among small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). There are many reasons for this, a few which can be quickly listed below:
- More cost-effective operations
- Facilitation of greater competitive edge
- Cutting-edge solutions continuously available
- Expert consultation stemming from multiple client experiences
- Proactive monitoring
- More dependable and effective business continuity planning
- Scalability made easier
More Cost-Effective Operations
It's expensive to run any business. A small operation pulling in $250k annually may pay $12k in office/space leasing, $30k in production, $6k in utilities, $15k in advertising, $60k in wages (perhaps between only three employees), $20k in incidentals, $20k in technology, and $50k in taxes. That's $213k of $250k spent yearly. Sourcing capital for scalable outward expansion is downright difficult. The business owner has only brought in $37k for his or her family with such an operation. That's lower middle-class. Meanwhile, if you can cut $20k out of that budget for technology, reducing it to, say, $6k, suddenly the small business owner is able to retain $51k a year. He can throw $20k at expansion. With an outsourced MSP providing cloud computing solutions at a low monthly rate, all the utility of large operations can be enjoyed for literally a fraction of the cost. An in-house server array and the technicians to maintain it, as well as the backup system to insure it, are going to cost thousands yearly. Curtailing that to end-user portals and cloud utility saves a lot.
Greater Competitive Edge
When money can be saved, that makes a business more competitive. Additionally, with outsourced MSP solutions, it's possible to get the latest tech at bottom dollar. It's a win-win situation and another reason many SMBs go the MSP route.
Cutting-Edge Solutions Continuously Available
An SMB can hardly afford to remain cutting edge. They've got to tread water technologically until they can find an affordable stone to rest on beneath the financial waves of operations. Meanwhile, an MSP makes it their prerogative to continuously source the latest solutions, as this makes it possible for them to succeed financially.
Expert Consultation Stemming From Multiple Client Experiences
An MSP regularly deals with multiple clients who are large and small. They see businesses rise and fall. They know the technology needs between them all and can advise prospective clients accordingly. IT support in Houston can impart that experience to SMBs who will have no way of acquiring that data otherwise.
Proactive Monitoring
Many MSP solutions that are outsourced can keep an eye on client systems continuously, stemming bad practices or toxic malware before it can impact operations. This saves thousands and retains dependability in business.
More Dependable and Effective Business Continuity Planning
You're going to have better continuity solutions through an MSP and many SMBs recognize this. MSPs can do it more cost-effectively and expediently.
Scalability Made Easier
When you've got cutting-edge solutions always available, expert consultation, proactive monitoring, continuity planning, cost-effective tech solutions, and greater competitive edge, scaling up is a natural expression of operations that is much less difficult.
Acquiring Outsourced MSP Solutions
IT support in Houston through ICS will cost-effectively streamline and enhance your operations. Contact us to save and expand your business.
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Though most business owners know that cyber security needs to be a main concern of their IT department, many don't consider how using an IT support in Houston can help boost their security. Ransomware, viruses, malware, and stolen data [...]
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Blogging advice.
Lately it seems as if everyone is asking everyone advice on how to be a successful blogger. This week I have read 5 articles alone. Is it just me or is there more advice being flung around than actual content? So in true Greenlydia style, I have some advice to dish out of my own.
How do I start a blog?
This is a tough one. But I have 3 easy steps for you to follow to create a shiny new blog of your own.
- Buy a laptop – Blogging from your phone is so 2012. If you want to be a real blogger you need to be able to blog from prime locations such as niche coffee shops and airport lounges. You need a portable device for this. If you want people to take your content seriously, a Macbook is the prime device for this.
Pro tip: Always Instagram a picture of your laptop and say, coffee next to it. Or a beer. An air shot means you are a force to be reckoned with.
Never blog from home. The wifi might be good but this will do your image no good.
- Open WordPress and sign up, save yourself some effort. OR start with Blogger. Grow, become too big for it and then tell the whole world how much it sucks to move over to WordPress. Either way will get people to engage with you. So it's your call really.
- Pick a cool catchy name. Something people can relate too. Like "My Spot" or "slim kak". Your name and a colour also works. #Justsaying
What should I write about?
I have read answers like "Write about your passion" or "write about what you want to share". Lets be honest, this is majorly unoriginal. I have a much better idea for you. (This one is free for the taking)
You will need the following:
Old newspapers
500ml water
Flower (Self raising)
Baking soda
Vinegar (White spirit will do the job)
Red food colouring.
Heres what you do:
Mush up the paper in the water. Cut it up real fine and keep adding water and flower until it becomes dough like. Once it has reached the consistency of day old oats its perfect.
Start moulding a cylindrical shape that bells out at the bottom. Go all "Ghost" and pretend you are in a pottery class. Make sure the inside is hollow. Let this dry for a few hours.
Now add the baking soda.
Get ready with your phone to snap the action – add the vinegar.
While this is erupting jot down how it's making you feel.
First blog post accomplished.
How do I make money with my blog?
Easy. Set it up on your Macbook (assuming you are now a snazzy writer) Put the following add on Gumtree (or the likes)"BLOG FOR SALE on a Macbook pro"
I guarantee if you sell this as a package deal your blog will turn a nice profit.
Let's face it guys. Blogging IS for everyone. That's why everyone does it. Thats why its free. Bloggers as a community must learn to make peace with this. There will always be folks whom blog for free things, party invites and status. And some say "If you blog for the wrong reasons your blog wont last" Even I thought this to be true. But it's not. If you blog for free lip-gloss incessantly, you will eventually get free lip-gloss. Blogs are less about content and more about connections. This partly sadness me but then again, The blogs I read (and have been reading for years) haven't changed. The blogging for free things leads to one thing – actually getting free things. But I promise you. Once you get that first press drop, you will be annoyed to see the "Free things" bloggers who got it too. Just as you annoyed others. It's one big annoying circle. So sit back, know that more people are doing it for "things" than you realise and stop caring.
Just write.


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Buying a Home
Buying a New Home
Looking at new homes can be fun, but it helps to know how much you can afford. When you've selected your new home, be sure to investigate your agent bank home mortgage loans. They also have a home equity line of credit for any future needs.
Don't forget the importance of homeowners insurance to protect your new home and its contents! And of course, you'll want to learn about how to best protect your new home.
When buying a new it is vital that you find an area that you think will be suitable for your family. If you are looking for your family then you need find a house that is near a good school, enough space and at an affordable price.


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I've decided to start a periodical series of entries with brief notes of experiences on my beer journey. Generally, they'll be short clips of random beers I've been trying or perhaps a tidbit of trivia I've picked up along the way. The mash tun refers to the vessel used in the brewing process where grains such as barley are steeped in hot water allowing them to germinate and release the simple sugars needed for fermentation. So, the idea is that perhaps these small thoughts on various beer topics will provide some of the raw material for future, more in-depth studies.
Privatbrauerei Schwelmer
Living in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, you tend to get an ear full of the two dominant brewing traditions in the region: Altbier and Kölsch. So, it's nice to find a quality regional brewer in my area that's producing something other than these two brews. Although the town of Schwelm is less than 60km from Cologne, you surprisingly hear zip about Schwelmer beer where I live. I discovered it while at my favorite specialty beer store in town and after a little research found out that there was some good buzz surrounding this traditional family owned brewery.
Out of curiosity, I picked up a couple of bottles of their Bernstein Bock, which is a traditionally brewed Heller Bock beer. The brew pours a magnificent amber/copper color with a medium, dense head. The taste was a definite change from the sweet and malty beers I've been having lately. The Heller Bock is generally more bitter and less malty than its Doppelbock cousin, and this beer certainly fits that bill. The flavors ranged from grassy and nutty on the front end with a hint of caramel to a very strong hop presence in the finishing. All in all, it was a worthy representative of the style. There will definitely be further sampling from this brewer on my wish list!
Our Salvator Is Nigh!
This is it, baby. The original Doppelbock. Whenever you hear stories of monks brewing liquid bread to sustain them through their religious fasts, they were originally referring to Paulaner's Salvator. My forays into the world of the Doppelbock have so far been pretty limited, but I am definitely a big fan of the style (especially Andechs offering, their Doppelbock Dunkel). So, while I was shopping for beer the other day, I had some room in my crate, so I grabbed a few of these out of curiosity.
Salvator is actually Latin for Savior. Not quite sure what the monks were trying to say when they christened this delectable brew. In any case, the trend caught on. It's typical for Bavarian brewers to name their Doppelbocks with a variation on the -ator theme – such as Ayinger's Celebrator or the Augustiner Maximator. One US brewer even pokes a little fun at the usage by calling their Doppelbock Seeyoulator.
Well, when they call this stuff liquid bread, they were not kidding. This is one rich, full-bodied beer. It pours a wonderful dark amber or brown color with light head. The aroma is sweet and fills the air as soon as you open the bottle. And, boy, the taste. Quite sweet up front with notes of dried fruit and caramel, with a blast of wheat and bread in the middle, and a subtle grassy hop finish. This is a complex, sippin' beer. Andechs's Doppelbock is much softer and more subtle on the palate, so I would prefer it. But, this one was definitely still pure beer-drinking delight. The experience has all but guaranteed a future post on this amazing style.
Fellow Beer Bloggers
Recently, I've taken to patrolling the web finding interesting site on beer. In particular, I've come across a few other bloggers who are doing a heckuva lot better job at this than I am. So, I thought I'd pass on a few that I've really enjoyed. I definitely recommend The Hopry. These two Kerls out of Kansas City do video reviews of some of the best craft beers from around the world with a particular emphasis on brews coming out of the US of A.
Also, check out Tales of ales and more. This guy is probably my Doppelgänger – an American living in London using his expatriate situation to explore the world of European beer. He's had some excellent posts on English beers as well as great info on beer drinking locales in London.


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On Location at Kahala Hotel & Resort
Earlier this month I had a children's photoshoot for an upcoming editorial. I was glad to have the agreement of the Kahala Hotel & Resort to photoshoot on their property. An absolutely beautiful location, delightful views can be found in the small details as well. More on the editorial soon, but first a few location details here.


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This guy has a lot of errant tongue action.
Her cheek? What? "That is deviant and just plain wrong," a convicted tongue-pervert just emailed me to say. So it's official — cheek-tonguing is just weird.
He's all over the map with his tongue. He's doing things with tongues that no one's ever thought of before.
This guy is to proper tongue deployment what Anthony Weiner is to correctly-formatted Direct Messages.
The next accuser will say, "He licked my car."


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How to Feed Dogs in a Healthy Way
Many dogs may suffer from allergies, skin diseases, or recurrent digestive disorders. Here they may respond well to a healthy diet that is specific to eating dogs at home. In fact, this system can alleviate these diseases and stop developing any of the annoying dog behaviors that Which will prevent you from enjoying your pet, but remember, that the health of the dog depends on the right nutrients that give it to him in the appropriate quantities.
If you decide to cook your meals at home, you are fully responsible for all your dog's food needs. You will need to consult your veterinarian or dietitian to make sure you are doing well cooked meals at home, ensuring that your dog is in good health.
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Well, the Baywatch reboot film's first teaser trailer is out, and somehow, it's everything you'd expect it to be. In the clip, Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron lead a cast that also features Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra, and Kelly Rohrbach in a fun-filled action comedy pinned around a fight to save the beach from a PR nightmare and "restore the Baywatch brand." Because it's Baywatch, they do so by filling as many frames as possible with finely toned bodies, action scenes of daring rescue, and jokes about Efron's relative immaturity. For the most part, it actually works.
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A Baywatch reboot movie was always going to be a tricky sell. The inherent camp of a slow-motion sequence of lifeguards running on the beach scans... differently... in 2016 than it did in 1989, and for good reason. This teaser promises a "woke," if hammy, send-up. Daddario's character straight-up asks questions like, "Why does she always look like she's running in slo-mo?" and "Did you just, uhhh, look at my boobs? You should look at my face!"
It isn't that different from how 21 Jump Street adapted and updated its classic series for modern moviegoers: a hint of parody, a dash of homage. At the very least, David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson are in the movie too (though not in the trailer).
Paramount's Baywatch reboot dives into theaters May 26, 2017.
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Cool to The Core! Teacher Appreciation Day 4
I am not sure if anyone has ever made this correlation between the apple and it's core; but it suddenly popped into my head yesterday afternoon. Everyone already associates the apple with a teacher gift, so why not jazz it up a little? Of course, I had to buy an organic apple. It's another dirty fruit. That shiny shellac on most apples is full of yucky pesticides!
I have a bunch of these clipboards leftover from back when I attempted running a business, so I decided to put them to good use and put this cute art on to the clipboard. I dressed the clipboard up with a bow and that was it! Links to the free-printables for subscribers are under each picture.
Cool to the Core Art sized 8.5 x 11
I will return to this Teacher Appreciation Series on Wednesday. I have got a couple cute birthday posts that I want to squeeze in between!
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Thanksgiving Day a friend's husband died of a drug overdose. He and his wife had been sober about 4 years and were very active in AA. He went up north to visit family for the holiday but his wife stayed behind to work. He apparently hooked up with some old friends and overdosed Thanksgiving night. This is a man who had several sponsees, knew the Book very well, was passionate about AA, volunteered at a treatment place, went to church regularly and was very happily married. Everyone was/is shocked by his death. What happened? Well, he had a needed surgery and was taking pain meds. My understanding is that he was having a great deal of pain. Apparently, the pain medications set off the phenomenon of craving. He was away from home, far from his wife, in pain and tempted, perhaps, and made a deadly decision. What can we learn from this? I don't know if he was misusing his meds or not, but it doesn't take much to set off the phenomenon of craving. This is a good time to remind people to be careful about how you take pain medication should you have the need for it. Have someone hold it for you and make sure you don't take extra, step up your meetings and keep close to people in the program.
Less than 3 years ago, a very close friend of mine who had moved an hour and a half away was found dead in her apartment after she had missed a couple of days of work. She had drank herself to death. She was one of those, I believe, that the BB talks about, one who was "constitutionally incapable of being honest with herself".
During the 7 1/2 years I have been with my home group, about 6 others have died - some drank themselves to death or OD'd. Two committed suicide. So sad.
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Lokhuthula Lodge
In 2011 eight of the RCI Lokuthula Lodges were added to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge's inventory in order to allow Lokuthula guests to have a bed & breakfast option. The linen in these lodges (1-8) as well as the guest amenities are the same as that of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge rooms, giving them the same feeling of luxury and comfort.
Guests staying in the Lokuthula Rooms on a B & B basis are treated to a sumptuous breakfast in MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant (often described as "the best breakfast in Zimbabwe!), overlooking the lodge's onsite waterhole where an early morning visit by herds of buffalo and elephant are not uncommon.


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Auto Care and SMART Repair Information For Vehicle OwnersSMART Repair and auto Care Tips For Vehicle Owners
Every car owner should know the basic of car care for vehicle owners to help keep the car in good condition, reduce maintenance costs, and minimize the danger of injuries. There are countless parts in a vehicle and each possesses its own peculiar care needs. Carburetor, the engine, tires, bodywork, electrical systems, and lighting parts are the major areas that need routine care. However, the auto owner http://www.specialistautoservicesleeds.co.uk would not have the ability to attend them all independently. A professional service automobile mechanic will be asked to keep the car in good shape. Still, several fundamental maintenance works that may be readily done with no help of a car service engineer could be looked at by each auto owner. Apart from these precautions, one aspect of car maintenance that is vital is called smart repair. No automobile owner should ignores this.
Smart Repairs
This technology is specially designed to rectify dented paintwork in the car body or plastics, and scratched, chipped, and also to correct scuffed fenders and scuffed alloys.
You'll have the ability to rectify it without taking your vehicle to your service station, however as long as the paintwork hasn't been busted, if you find vandal scrape defects on your own car or minor scratched paintwork. As it is very easy to create the damage worse, this will only be attempted by individuals having a sound knowledge of vehicle paintwork and will cause additional prices. You should get yourself a scratch/swirl remover. You need to take care to use only a microfiber towel or a 100% soft cotton cloth. Other material materials would scratch the paint a lot more. The towel or the cloth needs to be dry and clean. The buffing must be achieved just under shade. Direct sunlight must be avoided. The polished and waxed layers could be removed for cleaning the auto should you are using a washing detergent.
Fender Repairs
The car bumper is an important security part in your car. It is the bumper that protects the inmates and also the automobile to some extent when a collision occurs. The bumper could also be damaged when it scrapes against trees walls, as well as other abrasive surfaces. They scratch fairly easily since bulk of fenders are manufactured from plastic now. The bumper wouldn't just look awful but the resale value of the car would also be reduced. A full fledged vehicle bodyshop might charge you too much for fender repairs that are slight. On the flip side, you would manage to locate several intelligent repair companies that will be quite acceptable priced in comparison. You must also check up whether painting is also needed combined with bumper repair, this could be performed at the same time with a professional.
Alloy Wheel damage is a standard problem, today most vehicles on the way come with alloy wheels as standard, or if not have had sometimes quite high-priced aftermarket alloy wheels fitted. Instead of replacing the wheel due to damage to either the rim or the spokes, you can choose the services of a cellular alloy wheel repairer locally. Always ensure whoever you use, finishes the wheel with a 2K lacquer and quality finishes as this will leave a rough and durable, long-lasting finish.


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Disabled want more jobs and council action in 2013
Jan 28th, 2013 | By Kezia Bennett | Category: Latest News, News
GETTING businesses to hire more disabled people is one of the main goals of Wellington's Accessibility Advisory Group in 2013.
They also intend to get Wellington City Council officers following their plan.
The group, which is part of the Wellington City Council, has its first meeting of the year this week.
Co-chairperson Kendall Akhurst says the group's main achievement in 2012 was the approval by Wellington City Council of its draft Accessibility Action Plan.
He says in the past to get action with council, people with disabilities have had to rely on outstanding individuals all the time.
"We've actually got a piece of legislation within council which helps drive the right behaviours from council officers and council employees," says Mr Akhurst.
This year, the group wants to embed the plan.
"While the plan is there and council officers are meant to follow it, the reality is that it's hard getting that across the line within council, as far as getting people to buy into it.
"So we really want to get around the organisation, get to the different areas and really drive even some key performance measures that help entice the staff to really follow that, because it is great for Wellington, and it's great for Wellington City Council too."
The group's other main event for the year is the annual Accessibility Forum in March.
The topic for this year is about employment, and how it is good for businesses to hire disabled people.
"We really want to get the point across that it's good for business to be accessible, to hire people with disabilities.
"It's not just about the council hiring people with disabilities, or 'all abilities' as I like to put it.
"It's more about trying to get big employers within Wellington to see the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. "We strongly believe that there are real economic benefits to hiring people with disabilities."
Mr Akhurst says international statistics show disabled people have less sick days, and are more loyal to organisations.
"A good example of that is something like call centres, where people leave every six months on average. With people with disabilities, you'll find that they stay three or four years within an organisation, more often than not."
Mr Akhurst says empathy with customers is important.
"I've got a real strong belief that to relate to your customers you have to be able to empathise with your customers."
The group was started in 1995 as the Disability Reference Group, and mostly focused on the physical environment.
Since then, the title and the organisation have evolved to focus on people's abilities, not their disabilities.
Support for the group has grown, as has their reputation, which Mr Akhurst says is a result of the high calibre of members.
"When they stand up and talk, people listen."
They aim to have a variety of different ages and disabilities in the group.
"We definitely don't claim to be experts, generally the people in the group represent different networks from around the city, and ideally we try and balance that with people of different ages and people with different disabilities.
"Obviously you don't want to have nine wheelchairs around the table or nine blind people, we want a good mixture so that we can cover all the main needs that people with disabilities have."
The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the council offices, and the public are welcome.
He says about every six months they take on one or two new members, and a few spots will be coming up in May.


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105 Remuera Rd, Remuera
Auckland 1050
New Zealand
Phone: 09 524 1222
Fax: 09 524 1221
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To view our other locations, click here.
Auckland Gynaecology Group prefers to receive referrals from general practitioners, but will see women without a referral if necessary.
Most appointments will be able to be made within two weeks of calling. We can also accept emergency patients if appointments are available.
Patients can also be seen at our other locations in St Heliers and New Lynn.
If surgery is required our gynaecologists operate at Mercy Ascot and Brightside Hospitals (overnight surgery) and day surgery at Auckland City Surgical Services and Columba Clinic at Ascot.
Please note that all clinical visits are by appointment only.
"To provide excellent healthcare to our gynaecology and fertility patients while aiming to be respectful to their needs with open and timely communication."


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Texas on the Potomac had the chance to sit down with former Texas Solicitor General and U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz at the Values Voters Summit in Washington, D.C. today.
The GOP Senate candidate shared his thoughts on what it means to be a "values voter" and his frustrations with the front-runner in the race for the Senate nomination — Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst.
Cruz said Dewhurst was not yet running a full-fledged Senate campaign. It's well-known that Dewhurst has amassed a considerable war chest throughout his political career, and will have no trouble running a high-octane campaign, Cruz said.
But Cruz said that the image he expects Dewhurst to portray in campaign advertizing might be misleading.
"He is going to run tens of millions of dollars in paid television ads, and they're going to portray him as a mix of Ronald Reagan and the Marlboro Man. He'll be riding a horse, he'll be the strongest conservative warrior ever to live," Cruz said.
"That's an image that is not at all connected to reality, that's not tied to his actual record, but that's what the ads are going to say."
Looking at Dewhurst's most recent campaign ads, there's no horseback Marlboro Man in sight. They're chatty minutes-long clips of Dewhurst explaining his values and policies.
But if Gov. Rick Perry's highly-produced ads are any indication of what we can expect when Dewhurst starts rolling out his television spots, Cruz may have it right with his predictions.
Check out one of Dewhurst's recent online videos and decide for yourself. And check back later for an update on the speech Cruz is giving later at the Values Voters Summit.


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Ray LaMontagne…
In a sea of earnest singer-songwriters RAY LaMONTAGNE (born Raymond Charles Jack LaMontagne, June 18, 1973 in Nashua, New Hampshire) didn't instantly stand out as the one who would blaze a trail to commercial success. But he did so off the back of a breakthrough single `Trouble' from the album of the same name. Perhaps it was because the world (well, the UK and Europe initially) was enthralled by the chinless platitudes of JAMES BLUNT at the time but LaMONTAGNE seemed like a breath of fresh air – his songs, showing what one man and a guitar and some soul could really do – creating something lush and rich but earthy and grounded.
Inspired initially by STEPHEN STILLS' `So Alone' album, Ray picked up an acoustic guitar, and wrote and demoed ten songs which he gigged extensively around the East Coast at the turn of the 00s. These tracks made their way into the hands of Chrysalis Music's Jamie Ceretta who helped finance LaMONTAGNE to re-record the songs for producer Ethan Johns – son of legendary Glyn and producer for the likes of RYAN ADAMS, RUFUS WAINWRIGHT and KINGS OF LEON; these songs became his debut TROUBLE (2004) {*8}.
A record of refined beauty and plaintive magic, LaMONTAGNE's haunting tones – think ROD STEWART or AL GREEN minus the histrionics – firmly at the centre in tracks like `Hold You In My Arms' and `Narrow Escape'. In a peculiar twist the album included several guest appearances from members of Nickel Creek and from STEPHEN STILLS' daughter Jennifer! The album steadily sold a quarter of a million copies in the US straight off the bat and got heavy rotation on the newly re-energised Radio 2 in the UK which led to him swiftly rising to play the larger concert halls in Britain's towns and cities by the end of the year.
Following its massive success, Ray stayed true to his roots with a second set of great songs but approached them in a very different way. Johns built up layers of keyboards and swathes of lush strings around LaMONTAGNE's affecting growl making TILL THE SUN TURNS BLACK (2006) {*7}, a brave, but successful utilising of his skills. The album kept LaMONTAGNE flying high, receiving better reviews than its predecessor and finding himself in the UK Top 40.
GOSSIP IN THE GRAIN (2008) {*6} saw the singer expand his musical range further, still in the company of Johns. The album received mixed reviews, the parping brass of `You Are The Best Thing' and the languid Motown balladry of `Let It Be Me' showing up a varied collection, by an artist trying to push at his own musical boundaries.
If boundary pushing was the intention, the job was accomplished in earnest on GOD WILLIN' AND THE CREEK DON'T RISE (2010) {*8} saw several changes in the LaMONTAGNE camp. Firstly, the album was credited to Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs, the first time he'd acknowledged his band, and the second that he produced the album itself, without regular collaborator/producer Johns. The aforementioned Pariah Dogs were a quartet that had played extensively with Ray by then. Aside from the decidedly funky opener `Repo Man', the album was a thoroughly laid back affair, recorded over an easy two weeks at LaMONTAGNE's home in Massachusetts. He continued to enjoy commercial success despite the changes and went on to collect two Grammy nominations for folk album of the year and song of the year for the album's standout track `Beg, Steal Or Borrow', winning the former in the process.
As if four long years didn't really matter in the biz when you're already a newly established artist, LaMONTAGNE was back in the Top 3 with his "solo", SUPERNOVA (2014) {*7}. Production down to a tee by Dan Auerbach (The BLACK KEYS), Ray's sound goes through a complete transformation; a dream-pop psychedelia (a la an acoustic YARDBIRDS or VAN MORRISON and TIM BUCKLEY) that reverberate, in turn, around `Lavender', `Airwaves', `No Other Way', `Drive-In Movies' et al.
Taking an immeasurable gamble on album six, the Jim James (of MY MORNING JACKET) produced OUROBOROS (2016) {*7}, a hazy, psychedelic LaMONTAGNE lifted the lid on his all-encompassing PINK FLOYD and CREAM-dream affectations. Whether deliberate or sub-conscious in a world full of translucent tunes, the cosmic 8-minute opener `Homecoming' took off where Rick Wright's `See Saw' left off in the summer of '68, whereas fuzzy follow-on piece, `Hey, No Pressure', was enriched with old-hat CLAPTON-ite riffs. Echoing like a subdued saucerful of secrets obscured by some cloud or other, Ray further revisited the spirit of a folk-fuelled Waters and Co on the back-to-back `While It Still Beats', `In My Own Way', `Another Day' and GILMOUR-ish guitar instrumental, `A Murmuration Of Starlings'.
A dramatic drop in sales for the Top 40 breach, 2018's sequel PART OF THE LIGHT {*7} deserved better results for LaMONTAGNE's persistence with his heavy-lidded tripped-out ballads. Despite the 'Floyd-ian overtones on `As Black As Blood Is Blue', `No Answer Arrives' and the wistful 7 minutes of `Goodbye Blue Sky', the mood was decidedly driftwood and dreamy for opening salvo, `To The Sea', the very Elton-esque `Paper Man' and the funereal title track.
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Mises Wire
debt and the trade against risk
This post is in response to Stephan's. My objection to limited liability is actually one that he passes over quickly, and is not quite the same as van Eeghen's. He says, "As for voluntary debts being limited to the corporation's assets; this is no problem since the creditor knows these limitations when he loans money."
This is a bit of legal positivism snuck in the back door. For instance, we might agree that the same sort of thing can be said for bankruptcy laws — a credit union knows that some percentage of debts will become bad, and adjusts its interest rates or origination fees accordingly. But bankruptcy laws still violate natural law.
Now, I am not particularly concerned about those who purchase the stocks of a corporation. Those are entrepreneurial investments, and rightly subject to risk. I am instead concerned about customers of and employees of corporations, who specifically trade their money for certainty, and then have their status as creditors eliminated by limited liability laws. On this trade of money against risk/certainty, see Pascal Salin's The Firm in a Free Society: Following Bastiat's Insights.
Just to be clear, while bankruptcy laws are usually used to nullify certain debts corporations owe to employees (such as this) or customers (such as this) or even plaintiffs (such as this), we must realize that in many cases, customers and employees prefer use of bankruptcy laws to reorganize the corporation and nullfiy some debt, since the alternative — liquidation of the corporation and limited liability of creditors to the corporation — always threatens worse outcomes. For some support to this, see here.
In many ways, the popular support for bankruptcy laws for corporations rests on the fact of limited liability laws. So, to round out this point, let me answer Stephan's specific challenge: how does limited liability law violate natural rights? Imagine that customers purchase widgets with warranties from XYZ. XYZ becomes insolvent and unable to continue production of widgets, and cannot continue to honor the warranties (which may simply be cash payouts in case that the widgets cease to function within a decade of ownership).
The rights of customers are violated when their warranties are not upheld. If this firm were a sole proprietorship, then the man who invested his initial sum of money will have lost all of his investment, and under natural law, also owe an amount equal to the warranties promised. The customer stands in the same relation to the firm regardless of the organization of the firm. If this firm were a joint stock corporation, I suggest that each investor owes a pro-rata share. For those that specifically did not undertake this risk, I suggest that the corporation would not give full rights to its returns on investment. That is, I do not think the same applies to bondholders, or other creditors.
We might imagine a private property anarchy where people forming joint stock companies are not protected by limited liability laws. Then, there would be a clear distinction between those who invest at risk and those who do not, returns would be paid accordingly, and the risks of insolvency would not be forcibly imposed upon employees, customers, or other creditors.


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How has LTG helped you to "Hit Issues Head On"?
Since 1997, The Leadership Transformation Group has been facilitating supervisor management trainings, workshops, retreats, leadership forums and trainings and continues in its desire to heal the adults who work with children and families in child welfare.
Our facilitators have been trained to think outside of the box when using our curriculum and to use teachable moments whenever an issue arises. Whether it's a complaint about a situation in their unit, the department or they need information on how to handle a complex issue, the LTG facilitators have been there to assist them in any way.
In these trying economic times, I am asking facilitators and training participants – How have we helped you to stay the course and continue to remain positive at work and at home?


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Rise Helicopters are ideally situated to enjoy the stunning geography of the South West. A couple of customers have ventured down the beautiful Wye Valley recently. The flight picks up the River Wye and its associated valley at Chepstow, following the river over Tintern Abbey and leaving the River at Ross. A great Helicopter Trip.


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Hi Supermoms,
I am continuing my Street Food journey and today I am sharing a very popular Street food of Chennai.
If you happen to visit the Gorgeous Marina Beach, you cannot miss innumerable vendors selling this snack on the move. They carry a steel vessel with a handle and paper cones. Your visit to the beach is incomplete without indulging in this Thenga Maanga Pattani Sundal. The name of this tangy healthy snack given by the street vendors of the beach.
It is the season for raw mangoes. I picked up a kilo and in my long list of 'to do' recipes, the beach sundal came to my mind first.
The sundal has a romantic connection too. The lovers who come to the beach enjoy this snack together!!!!
There are plenty of tamil movies which features lovers having this sundal.....though this snack is enjoyed by all.
The recipe is absolutely simple with minimal ingredients. It takes hardly 10 minutes to prepare the Marina Beach Sundal
Like all other street food, the assembling of the dish varies from one vendor to another. I am recreating the taste of Sundal that I have had during one of my beach visits with my family.
Ingredients:( i am not given the measures as it depends on the quantity you want to make)
1. Yellow peas
2.Green Chillies-finely chopped
3.Roughly Chopped Raw Mango ( you can grate the mango if you like)
4.Thin sliced Coconut( you can grate this too)
5. Oil for tempering
6. Curry leaves
7. Mustard seeds
8. Salt to taste.
9. Turmeric
10. Grated ginger( optional)
1. Soak the yellow peas overnight or for atleast 5 hours. Boil in a pressure cooker with water just covering the peas. Add turmeric and cook upto 3 whistles. Drain the excess water. When you gently press the peas, it has to mash. This is the right softness for the sundal.
2. Roughly chop your mango and coconut. Finely chop your green chillies.Alternatively, you can add the coconut,mango and green chillies in a mixer and coarsely grind them. But I like the crunchy bites of the coconut and mango. So, I have roughly chopped them.
3. In a pan, heat oil. Add the mustard seeds. When they crackle ,add the curryleaves,peas,salt and mix well.
4. Add the raw mango and coconut. mix well and switch off.
Your Marina Beach Sundal is ready!!!!
This is a healthy snack and you can add the spice according to your taste. Of course you can add Shredded carrots too!
You are sure to bring more smiles!!!
Happy Cooking!!!
With love,