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Judge Refuses to Dismiss David Letterman Extortion Case
A jury should get to decide whether a TV producer's dealings with David Letterman were attempted blackmail or just hard-nosed business, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice Charles Solomon refused a defense request to throw out an attempted grand larceny charge against the producer, Robert "Joe" Halderman. The ruling puts the case on a path toward trial, which could bring testimony from the "Late Show" host about events in his private life that have been pushed into public view.
The case spurred Letterman to tell viewers in October that he had slept with women on his staff.
Prosecutors say Halderman demanded $2 million to keep quiet about the talk-show host's affairs. Halderman says he was just offering Letterman a chance to buy -- and keep private -- a thinly veiled screenplay about Letterman's life.
Whether Halderman's conduct amounted to commerce or crime "is a classic example of an issue that is best left for a trial jury to decide," Solomon wrote in rejecting the defense request.
The 52-year-old Halderman, a producer for CBS' "48 Hours Mystery," could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. A trial date could be set at his next court appearance March 9. A Letterman lawyer has said the comedian would willingly testify.
Prosecutors say the financially strapped Halderman threatened to ruin Letterman's reputation with information he had gleaned from his then-girlfriend's diary. It described her relationship with Letterman, her boss, authorities said.
Prosecutors said that in a secretly taped conversation with Letterman's attorney, Halderman said: "The issue is your client does not want this information public." He added that, "I have said, for a price, I will sign a confidentiality agreement and I will not make this information public."
Letterman's lawyer ultimately gave Halderman a phony $2 million check. The producer was arrested after depositing it.
Halderman denies the transaction was a shakedown. Defense lawyer Gerald Shargel wrote that information about celebrity misdeeds is "routinely suppressed through private business arrangement." The defense also argued that the criminal charge violated Halderman's free-speech rights, but the judge rejected that notion.
Letterman married longtime girlfriend Regina Lasko last March. They began dating in 1986 and have a 6-year-old son.


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(PRWEB) January 22, 2013
IP Commerce today announced the latest release of Commerce Boarding™, a real-time qualification and decision engine that validates and scores applicant information against a fully configurable set of qualifiers - including address validation, OFAC check, personal credit scoring, and more – to instantly verify identity and accelerate merchant approval in-app, online or via mobile.
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Native American speaker highlights importance of education on U.S. boarding schools
Violet Cross was taken from her family in the early 1920s and was regularly subjected to physical and emotional abuse at the Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School.
On Tuesday, her daughter, Suzanne Cross, delivered a lecture discussing the historical context of the boarding school experience to a full auditorium at the Charles V. Park Library.
"One of the most important lessons I learned from my mother's experience was perseverance," Cross said. "Even though others will think you're wrong or that you won't make it, keep moving and keep fighting."
Cross, a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan and an associate professor emeritus for the School of Social Work at Michigan State University, educated her audience on the physical, verbal and sexual abuse that students went through at the boarding schools in the United States.
During this time period, many Native American children were removed from their homes, sometimes in handcuffs, and placed in Native American boarding schools. Students were required to cut their hair, and received severe punishments, specifically for speaking their native language.
Sarah Surface-Evans, a member of the Michigan Industrial Indian Boarding School (MIIBS) Council, expressed how crucial it is to have more Native American centered events.
"Events like these are instrumental to correcting the ways of the higher education in public schools across the United States," Surface-Evans said. "It's important that students learn the truth about what happened in the boarding schools.
Cross stressed students should be more educated on the subject because of the effects the past has on Native American families today. She suggested students attend more lectures and demand textbooks that focus more on the Native American population.
Roscommon sophomore Katie Artz believes students should be more educated and involved with Native American history.
"It is important for students to learn about the real history of Native Americans and the tribes," Artz said. "This is an important subject for all people in the world, but it is especially important for us Chippewa students to know what actually happened."
At the end of her presentation, Cross shared some of the horrific moments her mother went through in the boarding schools and explained how these past events have such an enormous impact on Native American individuals, families and tribal nations.
"It's important for students to learn that if a policy is enacted, somebody must be there to look over it and stop it immediately," Cross said. "This went on for four generations, when it should have been stopped at the beginning."
Cross dedicated her lecture to the many Native Americans who suffered as children at the Native American boarding schools.


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It's the summer so I guess a lot of you will be going away on your holidays, so I thought I would put together a bit of information for you if you are looking for some great places to get banged, laid, fucked… whatever you want to call it, Here is a list of the best Red Light Districts in the world.
I have only been to a few, so this research is mainly pulled together from what I have read online and what people have told me. So it would be really good if you could follow this post up with a comment of your own if you have any experience of these places.
10: Las Vegas – USA
Nevada is the only state in America where you can sell sex and not be arrested, it is tightly regulated thought. Girls have non-stop health checks and everything is a little on the serious side.
Not all these legal brothels are in Vegas, but you will find a few. The red light district is very much a place to watch girls but not touch. You will grab yourself a stripper for $20, but if you want more you maybe want to journey out to a place like the famous bunny ranch. You maybe even see a few people you recognise from RedTube!
The mood in Las Vegas is fun, the gambling is cool and if you can find it, I'm sure the sex is going to be worth the $300 it costs in a legal brothel.
9: Kings Cross, Australia
Not to be confused with the really shitty Kings Cross in London, but it is named after it. Just search for the big neon signs! They are everywhere. I must be dumb, I just never thought Australia had a red light district, there is not a great deal of sex on offer and its policed very well but you will find strip clubs, adultbook shops and topless waitress when you are eating.
The prostitutes are found on the street, and just tend to hover. This place looks great for fun, but for the serious business of fucking, its not anywhere near our top five.
8: Soi Cowboy – Thailand
Bangkok! So expect lady boys… even if you don't ask for them, still expect them. Apparently they don't always make it clear what they are until you go into the room! Bankok looks like a great place to go and have fun. It works like this, you sit in a bar and lots of girls in bikinis dance around, if you want one, you say 'hello' bring them back to your hotel room, pay them and fuck their brains out. One thing I've hear about Bangkok girls, they don't give a fuck, they will just go for it. BUT wear a condom, I don't want to sound like your dad, but disease spread is high in Soi Cowboy.
7: Rue St. Denis – France
Rue number one! A place I went and really enjoyed, Rue St.Denis is the Red light district of Paris. Be careful not to get shafted in sex clubs. If some dude offers you to come in for $10, have a beer and watch a sex show, don't expect to leave without losing another $300. They get you in, and then charge you through the roof.
A bit like my local red light district, Soho. This place is more of an entertainment venue than for red hot sex. But you will find girls in windows, and a basic 'Suck and Fuck' will set you back around $80
6: Kabukicho – Japan
Welcome to Tokyo, home of cars that run for years, crazy computers and robotic dogs… oh and a really sexy looking Red Light district. Kabukicho is easy to find, just look out for the many flashing lights, it's hard to miss it. It's the home of places to eat, party and a stay in 'Love Hotels'. What's a 'Love hotel'? It's a place you can spend a few hours with a 'love one'… fuck and then leave! What a cracking idea. They even include the toys sometimes.
Sex in a brothel can cost between $50 and $100, but this seems to be a fun place where you not only get fucked but also get to have a party. Japanese style.
5: Rue d'Aerchot – Belgium
Rue number two! This place is in Brussels, and there was me thinking that all they did in Brussels was talk shit about politics.
This street is known for being lined with Brothels from beginning to end, and is real central, right by the train station. Handy 🙂
The internet keeps throwing up the quote 'Mini Amsterdam' whenever I research this place, and by the looks of things, it really is. There are girls in windows to pick from, or you can spend more money and use a proper brothel. There isn't much in the form of entertainment other than sex, Rue D'Aerchot is not a great all rounder but if you've got the cash this appears to be the place to go and try out your fantasises.
Watch out at night, the crime rate is high, but if you are in a group you should be fine!
4: Boy Town, Mexico
What a fucking great title for a red light district 'Boys Town', I would call my local district 'Fucks Ville' if I there was one in Cardiff! It's in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and is a walled compound! I suppose it's a bit like a prison but for sex, what a fucking great idea. I'm going to suggest we move the RedTube office to 'Boy Town'.
Within the walls you will find food, drink and Brothels full of Mexican girls ready and willing. This is a real feel good happy place, everyone's smiling and the girls look like they actually enjoy their job. Prostitution is allowed, but controlled by the government so you can go and feel safe. For the more 'open minded' you will find not just normal girls, but transvestites and a whole lot more. This really does seem like a fun place
3: Soho – London
Living in the UK I should know more about Soho than I actually do, but I have never actually been there for anything other than food and drink. It's a great part of London for socializing and is full of media types. As for sex, it is illegal to sell sex in the UK, but that doesn't stop every city having a few massage parlours, which are technically legal because you going in for a 'massage' but usually end up with a 'Suck and Fuck'. The girls in London are pretty, the cream of the crop to be honest, you are not going to get that good looking working girls in other UK cities like Birmingham and Manchester.
For me, Soho isn't really about actual sex, it's more of the sexual experience. There are lap dance clubs on every corner, sex shops and some awesome theatres to look at girls, but no touching. It is very expensive though, don't expect much change from $100 in this red light district , and that's just for the lap dancing.
2: Reeperbahn – Germany
Reeperbahn may seem like a strange number 2 for some who haven't heard of it, but it defiantly has become a very well know place for sex. This is basically the red light district of Hamburg, in German is it is known as 'die sündige Meile' or the sinful mile. There is something cool about being told that what you are doing in sinful!
It's a real party place, start with a bar, then restaurant, maybe a club then get down to business. The girls in Reeperbahn are known for doing 'anything' for cash. There are a lot of girls roaming the streets, but it's not recommended to go with these as there are plenty of brothels, which will welcome you in. The brothel girls legally have to be checked out for disease every 2 weeks, you can fuck in the knowledge your willy is safe!
1: Amsterdam – Holland
Obviously has to be number one red light district, just because the amount of people that know about it, the amount of people that have been there. This place leaves nothing to the imagination. The only advice I would give you is be careful, I hear nothing put praise about the brothels etc, and the sex shows sound great and affordable. But things like pick pocketing are huge in Amsterdam. I had a friend who got so stoned and got lost, he ended up having everything stolen from him.
Prostitution is legal, so you don't have to live in fear of a raid as you are fucking some skinny piece of pussy in the red light district. To give you an idea on prices, one of those girls in the windows is going to cost you around $63 and that's just a basic 'Suck and Fuck'. There are brothels that will cost more upwards of $100 but obviously you get longer and more of a girlfriend experience.
Amsterdam is the place to be for sex, drugs and rock n roll. But as I said before, watch yourself and stay in groups.
So that is my 10 ten Red Light Districts in the world! Tell if you agree… have I missed somewhere out? Comment below!
Your RedTube blog host!


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Appeals court postpones Arizona man's execution
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court on Saturday granted an Arizona death row inmate's request to postpone his pending execution, putting it on hold until prison officials reveal details on the two-drug combination that will be used to put him to death.
The preliminary injunction granted by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversing a lower federal court comes four days before the scheduled execution of Joseph Rudolph Wood.
Without weighing in on the "ultimate merits" of Wood's case, the court wrote: "Wood has presented serious questions going to the merits of his claim, and that the balance of hardships tips sharply in his favor."
Wood's lawyers argued prison officials violated their client's First Amendment rights by refusing to provide the detailed information, such as the makers of the drugs and how the state developed its method for lethal injections.
"Today the Court has made a well-reasoned ruling affirming the core First Amendment principles regarding the public's right to know, which aid all parts of our democratic government," Wood's lawyer Dale Baich said in a statement.
Attorneys for the state argued there was no First Amendment right to the information Wood is seeking.
Representatives from the attorney general's office said they had not yet seen the decision, but based on the severity of Wood's crime they intended to appeal. Spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said the state would decide Monday how to proceed.
The arguments by Wood's attorneys are an example of a new legal tactic in death penalty cases, which emerged as states face problems getting supplies of lethal-injection drugs.
In the past, states used the same three-drug combination and didn't have problems getting access to the drugs, until the maker of a sedative used in executions decided not to make it anymore. Then, states started to shield the identity of the drugmakers.
The legal dispute in Arizona is emerging as concerns over the death penalty mount after a botched April 29 execution of an Oklahoma inmate and an incident in January in which an Ohio inmate snorted and gasped during the 26 minutes it took him to die.
"There is a continuing and intensifying debate over lethal injection in the country," Baich said in a statement, "and the court said it's important that specific and detailed information be provided so the public can know about how safely and reliably the death penalty is administered."
Arizona prison officials intend to use the same drugs — the sedative midazolam and painkiller hydromorphone — used in the Ohio execution. A different drug combination was used in the Oklahoma case.
Wood, 55, had been scheduled to be executed Wednesday in the August 1989 shooting deaths of his estranged girlfriend, Debra Dietz, and her father, Eugene Dietz, at an automotive shop in Tucson.


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Linda Cryer, Los Angeles CA
"I ordered this after reading about it in the paper. So, after receiving it and putting one on my daughter for her to test at Girl Scout Camp (can you say guinea pig) she came home with only a few bites on her feet. The large scale test came when the entire family spent 5 days out on the farm in early July with excellent results. I have recommended this to other family and friends who have also gone on to purchase them.
Like most people we sunscreen and bug spray our kids during the summer but although we feel okay throwing kids to bed after a long day with sunscreen on we are always compelled to have them shower if they have used bug repellant. With this product we can stay out late and not worry about the kids being drenched in chemicals if they happen to fall asleep in the car on the way home." Thanks,
Michele & Matt McNall
"Our family has used the Don't Bite Me patches for two summers now. They do a great job keeping the mosquitoes away! I send my kids to camp with them and they like not having to worry about covering themselves with smelly mosquito spray. Instead, they put on a new patch every few days.
We have used the patches while travelling to Belize, The Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico, Yosemite National Park, Florida, and North Carolina. The patches usually last about two or three days and we love that we don't have to bring along sprays that are really bulky in our luggage.
I am just about to place another order and will be getting "extras" because we always end up sharing with people who ask why our legs are not all bitten like theirs are!"
Natalie C. Kelley
Timothy F. Kelley, MD, Inc.
Just wanted to let you know that I received my patches today just in time for vacation. Thank you so much for express mailing them and the extra patches!! I really appreciate it!! We are going camping for the week, so I don't know what I would have done without them.They are great and I can finally enjoy the outdoors without getting eaten alive!!" Thanks again,
Vicki Stratton, Hillsboro, OH
"I just got a sample patch in the mail two days ago and I have to say I love it! I hate the bad smell of bug spray, and the fact its not waterproof, and it doesn't work 100%, etc, but with this patch I just put it on and BANG 2 hours later the bugs don't even go near me. The best part is that it works 36 hours, so no bugs bite in the water, while I'm asleep, etc. I'm surprised no one thought of this earlier. You all are geniuses!"
"I think your product is fabulous and I recommend it worldwide. Perhaps you have received orders from India since my trip there. I Iike the fact that it's a natural product, that I don't have to worry about missing spots with sprays, that the protection lasts for 36 hours and one can shower with it on. I always keep it in my travel bag just in case the area to which I'm traveling has mosquitoes."
Rita Dickinson
I just wanted to say the biggest THANK YOU for giving me back my holidays! For over 30 years I've partly dreaded going away knowing that I would return with bites and swollen patches. This time - nothing - I can't believe how wonderful your patches are and how well they work.
Well done."
From a very happy and satisfied customer,
Susan Merritt, UK
supply, thank goodness I saved the box."
Gay C. Ausband , Southport, NC
"I have to tell you, I got your product because I fight with the bugs every year. I have scars from bites I have reserved-- been on antibotics every summer from them. I guess you could say I HAVE AN ALLERGY to
them--lol. After reserving your product i tryed it and it works for me -I just can't say enough about it. I'm ordering more right now!!!!"
Kristol Phillips
During the month of June, 2007, I had the opportunity to try out a new product that provides a repellant action for insects called "DON'T BITE ME! PATCH". DON'T BITE ME! PATCH is a trans-dermal patch that is DEET free and is easily put on your upper arms or neck area and it seemed to be very effective. My family and I used the product while attending little-league baseball games and the product was just as effective as the sprays and lotions we normally use. As a test subject, I would highly recommend this product for its convenience and effectiveness since you don't even know you are wearing the patch. I believe DON'T BITE ME! PATCH to be a great product.Mark Persall, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Birmingham, AL
"I live in northeastern North Carolina, but work in southeastern Virginia at a very wooded area that is heavily infested with ticks. This spring of 2007 I was outside a lot, and getting about 5 – 10 ticks off me every day! I saw the ad in the Reader's Digest, called the 800-338-9260 phone number, and talked to Mr. Garrett Kauffman. Although the company was in Texas, he told me that he hadn't had any customers in my area, and would send me two patches to try out. I put the patch on, and was somewhat questioning if it would work. I absolutely could not believe the results! I did not have a single tick on me!! I can truly give my highest praise and recommendations for the Don't Bite Me! Patch, and say that it far exceeded my expectations. I will definitely continue to use this product."Sally Bush Minor, Elizabeth City, NC
Dear "Don't Bite Me! Patch" Inventors,
"I would like to thank you for your prompt service, delivery and a product that is amazingly effective. As we were leaving for a short vacation in Costa Rica, of course during the rainy and mosquito season, I attempted to purchase the patch at a local retail store but without luck. With only 5 days until our departure I immediately got on the phone to see if I can order it directly, as I did not want to leave here without the "Don't Bite Me! Patch" for obvious reasons. I was much obliged to have reached a very pleasant and helpful lady on the other line, who had placed the order ASAP. The patches arrived in time for our departure, as she had promised.
My husband and I did not hesitate to patch ourselves as soon as we arrived. The next day we had an excursion on horses through the rainforest of Costa Rica. Our guide, Pedro, was constantly swinging little tree branches around him to keep the mosquitoes away, while my husband and I were enjoying the wildlife and fauna, completely oblivious to the bugs around us. We did not get stung a single time, nor did other bugs buzz us.
Once again, thank you for such a great and convenient product that works and is not messy."
Aleksandra and Tom
"I read about your product in Real Simple magazine and bought a trial package. I have since purchased larger quantities. As someone who is a prime target for every biting insect on the face of the earth it has changed my ability to enjoy outdoor activities without spraying myself with oily, smelly chemicals that I know cannot be good for my skin. Recently we had a deck party and someone else had to say, "We should move this indoors now as the bugs are taking over."
Anna Hannon McGill
"Thank you for your prompt response to my order. I have been using the patch while working outside in my garden in Galveston... haven't had bites at all...my 83 year old mom has been using the patch too with good results."
Cathryn Haynes
We took a hundred kids to camp this past summer and provided them with the Don't Bite Me! Patch. Some wanted to wear it and others opted out. Within the first few hours of camp I had students who opted out coming to meand begging me for the patch because they were getting mosquito bites and those wearing the patch were not. We kept everyone supplied during camp and they did not hesitate to let us know when they needed another patch. It made a huge difference! The Don't Bite Me! Patch made camp much more enjoyable for all of us!"
Carrie Rose, Student Pastor, Covenant Family Church
"Wow!! Springs and summers here in Albany, NY and in Lake George, NY in the Adirondack Mountains would be a horrible time for me. For some reason, bugs like me. I would be covered with bites from head to toe even though I used bug spray/insect repellent by the bucketful!!! Often I would also end up with infections around the site and would have to go to the doctors for antibiotics!! What a miserable time. I searched the Internet trying to find a connection to "why the bugs like me". I even had a pharmaceutical intern search also. I was thinking of hiring out as a bug repellent tester it was so bad. My days in the garden were over; my nights near the woods at our home in Lake George were over. Even inside my home, some bug would find me. Then my life changed. I found an article in the Albany Times Union about Don't Bite Me Patch. Quick as a flash, I found your web site and called to order a supply. What a life changing experience.
I have been using the patch faithfully since June 2007. So far, only a small handful of bites (maybe a total of four). Gardening is possible, hiking is possible, campfires are possible, night walks are possible, and seeing my grandchildren play sports is possible. I couldn't believe it!!!! I have recommended the patch to so many people.
I would be glad to market/sell your product anywhere!!! Just call me. Don't Bite Me Patch is an A-one product!!"
Pam Burns, Slingerlands, NY
"IT WORKS!!!!! I can testify that after our third trip to our weekend place, which included walking through, cutting, and trimming wet grass, I had only one bite. And that was only at the end of the 36 hrs. In addition, I am highly allergic to gnats and had no bites what so ever. I can now enjoy the outdoors country, fishing and all!!!
(One word of caution, don't step in a Fire Ant pile! The patch doesn't seem to phase them.)"
Sharon Lowery
"I must tell you how great the patches worked for us. You may recall I wanted them for our trips to the hill country to avoid having a tick body check 3 times a day. Well your patches worked GREAT. We had NO ticks. Now we are both around the 200 pound mark unfortunately so we wore two each. But that is all right because your product works. It is easy, not messy and convenient. I will be ordering more and telling friends. I saw you guys on Channel 13 today — but they didn't really tell the viewers how to find you. But word of mouth may be your best advertising and that doesn't cost a thing.
Thanks again for making a great product that really works as it is presented."
Sharon Stewart
"On May 5th, my hunting partner and myself went to my land in northern Wisconsin for the weekend to plant trees. The first day I stopped counting the ticks on me at 50 early in the afternoon. (I did miss one that embedded itself and I had to make a trip to the doctors' office when I returned.) When I returned my wife saw an article in the Parade section of the Sunday's paper about the "Don't Bite Me! Patch". I ordered a 10 pack.
Over the weekend of July 27th, I returned to my land to add some tree stands for the upcoming hunting season along with a different hunting buddy. We both put a patch on and between both of us had 8 ticks crawl on us and none that bit. While working deep in the woods we were not bothered by any mosquitoes or flies. Needless to say the product worked better then expected."
Tom Puskarich
"I had just dropped you a note that I did not get a confirmation, and when I got home I had received the patches. I am amazed I ordered on Friday and they were in my mailbox on Monday. I thank you very much for the customer service. I will be ordering many more and giving them away."
Thanks again,
Kathy Ansell, Lewisville, Texas
"I just wanted to let you know that I am trying your product, and it seems that it is working. My friends always kidded with me that all they would have to do is invite us to their outing and they would be safe because all of the biting insects come to me, and that is no lie. I am a magnet of all biting insects. I have been my whole life. I have received your free sample. And now just placed an order for a box of 20. I have been telling all of friends about your patch. And all agree that they are going to try your product. So if you start getting requests from the Norfolk, Virginia area, That will be me telling them all about this wonderful patch. Keep it up. And I hope to see it out here soon. I will also email my friends here and in Michigan to let them know about your product."
Laura Sannes
"Thank you for this wonderful product. We bought 4 boxes before heading to our lakeside cabin in Maine for 2 weeks. Generally, we have to use a bug repellent because there are mosquitoes, black flies, no seeums and ticks. Our family of 3 (and 3 guests who were here for a few days) used the patches religiously and only one of us got bitten at all - just twice. This is an amazing product. During the week, I actually found (at different times) 2 ticks crawling around on me, but they weren't biting or attempting to attach. We are really amazed and so satisfied. The fact that there are no harmful chemicals is a huge plus. We are recommending these to everyone we see. They are simply too good to be true. Thank you for such a wonderful product. We'll be placing another order soon."
Cathy & Roger Schwartz, Longmeadow, MA
"Hi, I purchased your product on line and received my order the day my kids and I headed up to the family cabin in the Wisconsin woods. I am always being bitten by "stuff" and I was bite free and not annoyed by bugs all weekend. My next test is traveling to Southern Europe during the height of summer bugs there. I hope it does not disappoint during the second test. Great product, and I cannot wait to tell my friends here in the mosquito state of Minnesota."
Jasmine Hoedeman
"I just wanted to let you know how much I love your product! I am a real baby about mosquito bites and refuse to go outside after dusk, or let my kids! We live on the lake and my husband likes to have fires down on the beach at night but unless it's cold enough to cover every inch of exposed skin, the girls and I don't join him. Well, now we can! I hate the feeling of sprays, and they never work very well anyway! The only thing I notice about your patch is a faint vitamin smell. The first time I wore the patch was to a church softball game. I was telling the lady next to me that I had wasted a patch because there were no bugs out and there was a nice breeze. Within fifteen minutes, she was slapping her legs and getting big welts from the bites. I never even heard or felt a mosquito! At the same time, my girls were playing on the playground and on the grass and neither one of them got a bite either. I'm telling everyone about your patch! Please don't stop making them!"
Pam Hamilton, LaGrange, IN
"This is a wonderful product! Thank you for making our camping trip even better. Every day I watched the other parents slather there Kids with insect repellent - this usually meant holding on to a squirming kid after chasing after them. I only had to change our daughter's patch once. I don't think the mosquitoes even came near her. I told EVERYONE about your patch! The only negative thing I found was that it left a red mark where the patch was — but only on some of us (1 out of 4)."
A. McGuinness, Oakland, CA
"I must tell you this even though my husband and I still don't believe it. Last night we babysat for our 2 grandsons and spent most of the time in their backyard. After an hour or so Elliot (my husband) looks over to me and asks if I'm ready to go inside (with this funny, almost painful look on his face). I said no, I'm having a wonderful time. He walks over to me, looks me in the eyes and says, " Aren't you getting bitten up by now?" I said no and asked why he was asking. He said because he was! Then it dawned on us ~ he was getting bitten (which never happens to him ~ we sleep in the same bed with our 2 puppies and I'll get up in the morning covered with bites and he won't have a thing!!) and I wasn't!! Chari,in 62 years this has not happened to me ~ I'm beyond thrilled!!"
Thank you, thank you,
Sherri Rosen
"My husband works for a company that clears trees from power lines and recently was transferred to South Carolina, where the heat is 105 with 100% humidity. My husband works in swamps and in deep, thick brush. The area is highly infested with chiggers, ticks and mosquitoes. The first week, he came home with severe bites on him from chiggers and mosquitoes. It looked like he had a severe skin disease. He had horrible itching and looked awful. Fellow co-workers are getting bit up worse than my husband and several of them had severe infections from the bites and then several of them (with lots of seniority) have quit due to the horrible conditions.
The following week he took the usual deet products with him and came home with more bites. Then I found the Bite Patch. The following week, using the bite patch, no newbites and after talking with you, we have new ideas on new placements for the patch (my husband wears two patches for extra protection). The Patch is easy to use and stays on in the heat and humidity. So easy to use, we doubted it would work. We know differently now. It is amazing. You have customers for life.
Thanks for the invention! The word will be passed on!!"
Paula Pindro
"I am a defensive tackle for the Houston Energy women's professional football team. We practice on an open field during late summer — the peak of Houston's mosquito season. There is a lot of standing water on the field, and typically each person on the team uses one full bottle of insect repellent per week because we reapply it so often. When I first learned about the Don't Bite Me! patch I was skeptical because I'm over six feet tall and thought I would be too large for it to work. But to my delight, not only did the patch stay on through the heat and sweat, but it really worked! After revealing my "secret weapon" to the team, they are all looking forward to using the Don't Bite Me! patch next season!"
A. Mack, Houston, TX
"We distributed the Don't Bite Me! patch to more than 30 soldiers during our three-week stay in tick and chigger infested woods along the Arkansas River. Those who used the patch had NO bites despite the huge population of mosquitoes, chigger and ticks in the area. Those soldiers who chose not to wear the patch were chewed up!SSG J. Snell, 450th EN BDE, US Army
"We used the Don't Bite Me! patch on a troop of Boy Scouts while camping in Matagorda, TX. The boys went swimming, hiking and camping. The patch stayed in place despite the sweat and water and even better, the boys had NO bites!"
Boy Scout Troop #577, Brenham, TX
"As with any product one is skeptical that it truly does do what it says and you wonder if a real person actually tried the product and got the results it claims. I can say 100 percent with certainty that the patch works! I am visiting my parents in Florida and I tried the patch because I usually get bitten by mosquitos when we go out to a retreat center for the evening, as there is lots of water and trees around. This time, it didn't happen. Not one bite! I'm proud to say that I'm a believer and will recommend this patch to everyone I know!"
M. Goldis, Owner and Natural Foods Chef,
World Peace Kitchen, San Diego, CA


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- n. Alternative spelling of goggle box.
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Developers, well those that meet Apple's firm and unfriendly terms and conditions, have helped this by creating 5,000 new applications for the handheld gogglebox, meaning that it's big numbers all round at Apple - particularly we imagine in the App Store and Ibook store accounting departments.
Had Vine ever been let loose on the artistic gymnastics it's likely that something on a par with Finnegans Wake would have splurted from the gogglebox.
Wimbledon deafened by cacophony of body language | Harry Pearson
✒Spurious royal wedding-related nonsense of the week goes to Sir Martin Sorrell's market research firm, TNS Omnibus, which confidently predicts that a "massive 26.2 million people" will watch Will and Kate's nuptials on the gogglebox, making it the most watched TV event of the past 10 years.
This one's from a series on the wonderful gogglebox: WOTONTELLYIS, A POLISH VIEW.
So yes to pyjamas, slippers and slumping on the sofa in front of the gogglebox and not being thought the worse of for that.
There hasn't been much of anything worth watching on the gogglebox lately, but wifey and I took in a viewing of History of the World Part I tonight and it was worth a few chuckles, particularly the giant joint in the Rome portion.
Along with Lost, this happens to be one of the best shows on the gogglebox in my humble opinion.
And then we have the original fan of popular beat combos like those Artic Monkfish and the Beatles, popular culture and everything on the tube, gogglebox, wireless with pictures thingy oh what do they call it nowadays Elspeth?
Internet Protocol television wave gathering force THE humble gogglebox gets a major makeover this year as manufacturers equip their top-line sets with snazzy features such as internet TV capability and 3D viewing.
More than a media streamer, it's a sleek little gogglebox companion that'll hold all your movies, music and photos, with capacities that start at a whopping 1 terrabyte.


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I will take this opportunity to share with you, my journey through breast cancer, recovery and feelings about the disease.
In 1987, after the medical examination for my first job, I was told that I had a nodular breast and required a mammography. Through radiography, a surgeon was quick to offer his services for surgery, another believed that as those were not cancerous; surgery was not required and he prescribed me hormonal therapy. The nodules reduced and surgery was avoided but the nodules came back after a few years of having my last child. Since then, I am having mammography and breast ultrasound on regular basis. FNA on the nodules were also done, results showed that the situation was normal. In 2006, the surgeon suggested an annual mammography, but I overlooked his recommendation and went for the mammography in 2008.
In that regular check up, a malignant tumor was detected. Doubtless of my understating of having a nodular breast and its possibility of becoming the breast cancer made me not to falter on the regular check up. I had to be wary of cancer because my older sister and parents have had the cancer, though none of them had the breast cancer. All of them are well and have survived the disease, thanks to God, early detection and follow up.
On receiving the results of the biopsy, I decided that I would not escape farther surgery and the chemotherapy. The moment you receive the positive biopsy, the whole world turns around and one is very scared of the time ahead.
All the treatments were done according to International Standards and Protocol, with the best drugs and at the best cancer hospital of Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Throughout the treatment, I remained active and engaged. I was able to handover part of my work. I wore a hijab or a scarf to hide my bald head. During the days, I was at home recuperating from the Chemotherapy; I took up embroidery as it was a way of keeping my mind on something else. I regularly exercised my affected arm. It was very encouraging to find a lingerie shop that provided relief to the mastectomy patients. With the continuous support of my family, my religious faith, the prayers, the holy water from Mecca were important in keeping my spirit strong.
"Another important factor that influenced my recovery was the emphasis I placed on diet. I followed all what fellow patients, doctors and common sense recommended me. I ate according to which date of the treatment I was going through"
People are getting cancer more often and earlier than before. This is an alarming general trend that our oncologist and public health doctors should be investigating. As for the breast cancer I had, it was responsive to estrogens and progesterone. I blame my diet and exposure to these substances for its early onset. I took for three years a natural supplement called Famicol. It worked well for the alleviation of symptoms of menopause, but perhaps its composition of phytoestrogens accelerated the appearance of the cancer. Estrogens are given by the poultry farmers to the chicken and the livestock farmers to their animals. The milk maybe tainted with estrogens. We use plastic and melamine dishes to warm up food in microwaves, dioxins and other carcinogens are transferred to the food and liquid. Much more research work needs to be done to understand the link among the pesticide residues and hormones in Pakistani food and breast cancer. Awareness of the women, family doctors and regular breast ultrasound and mammography is required for the early detection of breast cancer and its successful treatment.
Not so long ago, breast cancer was discussed in hushed tones. Women tended to suffer silently rather than seeking care. When advancements took place and long-term survival rates improved, women began getting awareness of the disease and the possibility of successful treatment.
Unfortunately in Pakistan, breast cancer is one of the most common cancers found in women. Statistically proved, 40,000 women die every year of breast cancer in Pakistan and still many cases are left unreported.
"Pink ribbon Campaign Pakistan (PRC) commenced its operations in 2004. Till now, it is the most prominent symbol of breast cancer awareness just like in other parts of the world. PRC has been very fortunate to get constant support from thousands of people for the work that is being carried on regarding breast cancer awareness"
Now, due to its endless effort and dedication, Pink Ribbon has reached a point where women from rural areas approach to doctors in cities for early diagnosis and treatment. Despite the fact, that still, there is a huge gap to overcome to curb down the number of deaths per year, which is obviously not only through creating awareness but also facilitating the demand that has been created for early diagnosis.
Pink Ribbon aims to build Pakistan's first ever Dedicated Breast Cancer Hospital that will provide state-of-the art facilities for early diagnosis whilst raising awareness for women to get themselves checked before it's too late. Pink Ribbon is seeking support from corporate sector, Government institutes and public at large, to come forward and build a much needed diagnostic centre which will protect thousands of women and eventually thousands of families as well.
The idea behind this Breast Cancer Hospital is to provide the best available facilities to women as they deserve to be provided with breast clinics in our country to be treated on time, for a better and healthy life.
Pakistan is ranked 135th on Gender Development Index of 174 countries and ranks lowest in the South Asian region in terms of GDP per capita for women. It ranked 100 out of the 102 countries measured on the Gender Empowerment Measurement (GEM) 1999. The level of women's health in Pakistan is among the lowest in the world, according to a World Bank report. In the conservative society of Pakistan, women cannot dare to say anything about the female breast in the public domain or even in private. On top of that, the increasing radicalization of the conventional Pakistani society makes it difficult to talk about breast cancer awareness, the single largest cause of death for women in Pakistan.
In 2001, the situation towards breast cancer was so critical that the word "breast" was considered vulgar on state TV and there was no concept of a discussion on awareness. This is why in 2003, Pink Ribbon Campaign was launched. Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in whole of Asia where one in nine women is at the risk of a breast cancer diagnosis, accounting for 40,000 deaths every year. Dismally low public spending on health and a strictly traditional society collude to worsen the impact of breast cancer in Pakistan.
The campaign has used a top-to-bottom approach with focus on public-social-private partnerships. The successful advocacy interventions of the campaign resulted in signing agreements with federal and provincial ministries to include breast cancer in reproductive health packages and ban taxes on the import of all drugs and tests related to breast cancer. Launch of nationwide Youth Awareness Program in partnership with Higher Education Commission and issuance of 500,000 commemorative stamps by Pakistan Post Office have also been successful results.
Through the Ministry of Health we have been instrumental in initiating a trial Cancer Registry and inclusion of a chapter on Breast Self-Examination in the training manual of Lady Health Workers. We also succeeded in running a Free National Breast Screening Program in 14 cities with the support of government.
Pink Ribbon Free Public Service Messages on breast cancer awareness are now being run by all Cable TVs supported by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). Pakistani Prime Minister's wife became the campaigns' Chairperson for 2 years. We also hosted a six days visit of the wife of the British Prime Minister Mrs. Cherie Blair to Pakistan in 2006 in support of the campaign.
The impact of the campaign despite the numerous challenges has been significant as according to the statistics of Ministry of Health there has been a 30 per cent increase in patient turn-up at the Breast Clinics nationwide since 2004 when Pink Ribbon started its campaign in Pakistan.
The words "breast cancer" may trigger a range of responses including vulnerability, anxiety and uncertainty. Breast cancer has received increased attention due to the significant number of individuals who have been diagnosed with this disease. Most noteworthy however, is the fact that advances in treatments for breast cancer have contributed to an increase in overall survival rates of this very treatable disease.
Why are we witnessing an increase in the incidence of breast cancer? A possibility may be due to the improvements in screening methods thus, we are finding more breast cancers at treatable stages. Advances in breast cancer awareness, screening and treatment have contributed to the overall increase in breast cancer survivorship. There are a variety of treatments available for breast cancer, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and anti-hormonal therapies. It is valuable to know that numerous sub-types of breast cancer exist, which in turn, dictate disease aggressiveness, treatment options and overall survival.
There are some risk factors for breast cancer that cannot be changed, which include being a woman, getting older and one's genetics. It is important to know that most breast cancer incidences are not hereditary, which really means that one can take steps toward reducing his or her risk of developing this disease. Some of the recommended lifestyle changes are as follows:
The diagnosis of breast cancer is a trauma in itself, but unfortunately that is just the beginning of a treacherous journey. The treatment leaves deep psychological and physical scars which can take a very long time to heal. Even if a treatment is successful, the leftover residue of emotions, physical fatigue and the danger of its recurrence still lingers.
One of the most common side effects of cancer is depression which has its root causes in many different areas ranging from physical changes to mental exhaustion. In a latest survey of 266 women who underwent breast cancer surgical treatment, the scientists found that more or less one-third of the participants had experienced psychological problems following the treatment, with problems becoming most rigorous four months after the surgery.
When a woman is going through cancer, she undergoes various treatments and is comforted on different levels by family members and professionals and knows that there is a certain route that needs to be followed for its eradication. Once the treatment is finished, it can leave the woman hanging with no proper direction to follow, resulting in a whirlpool of fear and distress. Cancer patients will always live with the fear of its recurrence, thus it is essential that along with routine check-ups, they educate themselves on the topic in order to be prepared in case it happens. Recurrence can take place at any time, but most recurrences occur in the first three to five years after initial treatment.A breast cancer recurrence can be:
Local: happening in the locality of the original tumor.
Regional: Occurring in lymph nodes surrounded by the region of the initial cancer
Distant: appearing at a distance from the original place.
How to look out for a recurrence?
For breast cancer treatment, one should continue to practice self-examination, checking both the treated area and the other breast as well each month. Any changes should be reported to the doctor right away. Breast changes that might indicate a recurrence include:
• An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast
• Lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm that persists through the menstrual cycle
• A change in the size, shape, or contour of the breast
• A mass or lump, which may feel as small as a pea
• A marble-like area under the skin
• A change in the feel or appearance of the skin on the breast or nipple, including skin that is dimpled, puckered, scaly, or inflamed (red, warm or swollen)
• Bloody or clear fluid discharge from the nipples
• Redness of the skin on the breast or nipple
Along with self-examinations, scheduled follow-up appointments should be done with the healthcare provider. Initially, the check-ups may be scheduled every three to four months. The longer you are cancer-free, the less often you will need to see your healthcare provider. Continue to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations on screening mammograms (usually recommended once a year).
How to deal with the fear?
Choosing a healthy lifestyle is also very important. Other problems such as weight management, exercise and stress cutback should be discussed with the doctor as well. These factors have a big impact on a person's health and wellbeing and can directly affect the possibility of a recurrence. Living with its fear is one of the hardest things to deal with having gone through such a big trauma in the first place. The best way to deal with it is to seek support, reassurance and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. There are a number of breast cancer support groups which can be of great help. Different forms of exercise and meditation can also help deal with the stress. Most importantly, it is imperative that a person keeps a positive outlook on life as negativity results in stress and is one of the leading factors of recurrence. Like Eleanor Roosevelt said, "You have to accept whatever comes, and the only important thing is that you meet it with courage".
The diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most traumatic experiences a woman can undergo. Being the leading cause of cancer among women, special attention needs to be given to its management and thus the impact of the disease on the patients' psychological well being is becoming increasing importance. A study, conducted by researchers at Dartmouth Medical School, found that nearly half of the 236 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients in the study experienced emotional turmoil and distress that were clinically noteworthy. Meaning, the aftermath of this disease leaves such a deep impact that leads to sever emotional distress or psychiatric disarray. While the physical side effects of breast cancer and the subsequent treatment of the disease can be complicated for women, the psychological effects of breast cancer can be devastating as well.
"Feelings of depression, sadness and hopelessness are common reactions and can continue all throughout the treatment and recovery"
Depression affects the everyday life of cancer patients by interfering with relationships and the general ability to relax. Seeking professional help through counseling can help patients and their families by providing them a safe environment to express their emotions and to gain knowledge in how to deal with them. This aids in developing a sense of wellbeing that can improve the quality of life of the patient.
Many women feel anxiety in regards to how people in their surrounding will react to their diagnosis. Relationships can become strained and people, like employers etc, might start behaving differently upon learning of the diagnosis. This adds to the anxiety the woman is already feeling. Physical exhaustion is enough to deal with for a patient going through cancer therapy, which ultimately has an effect on the person's mental health. Fatigue is a common side effect of chemotherapy, but nervous exhaustion can lead to other emotional side effects if not managed properly.
Getting professional advice even in this matter can be helpful as it provides the patient with ways of coping with the situation. Moreover, it is always better to let your feelings out and talk to someone; it unloads the pressure and helps in getting worries off their hearts and minds. Often women react by retracting and closing up into a shell, eating poorly and refusing to exercise. All of these add to the detrimental effects of cancer and the patient should be discouraged from doing so and encouraged in participating in healthy activities despite the feeling of depression and anxiety weighing them down. They can learn better coping skills, how to communicate their distress to friends and family and how to develop more a positive outlook that ultimately can aid in their recovery.
The physical changes that might result in treatment add to the psychological impact of the disease on the patient. Malignancy of the breast is different in that a part of the body, as it is the symbol of womanhood and sexuality. Hence any form of treatment can have a profound on the body image, self worth, sexuality and intimate relationship of the patient. If a woman has undergone a mastectomy, the trauma of losing a breast can be paramount. It is very important for both partners to acknowledge and support each other through the loss and understand that a grieving process is healthy and normal. Hair is an outward expression of a woman's individuality. Many breast cancer sufferers become devastated at the notion of losing their hair, which is a major factor especially for women. Thus, the woman should be pacified and be repeatedly comforted by their partners or family members, as this support is invaluable.
It's not stress that pushes a cancer to grow faster: it's the feeling of helplessness that we sometimes develop when we're facing stress. This is accompanied by abnormalities in cortisol, which when they persist can prevent the immune system from doing its work, and increase inflammation in the body. The best defense against the feeling of helplessness is to find support from people around you. Leaning on trusted friends and family members is important for the breast cancer patient. Look around and find others of the same faith who have been treated for breast cancer. Look for support groups in the community; usually, hospitals that specialize in breast cancer treatment sponsor these types of groups. Your doctor should also have information about support groups; and join a support group for some catharsis. Family members should also be encouraged to go as ultimately, they also play a very important part in the road to recovery and should learn how to deal with the situation.
Breast cancer and younger women are usually not associated together much as fewer than 7% of all breast cancer cases take place in women under 40 years of age. Nevertheless, breast cancer is a real threat and can develop at any age. Thus it is vital that all women, regardless of what age they're at, are made aware of the dangers of this disease as early detection is the best prevention.
Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer for any Asian population accounting to 40,000 deaths per year. Approximately 90,000 cases are diagnosed with breast cancer every year nonetheless, the number of unreported cases is expected to be much more. But, despite the fact that breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 15 to 54:
For younger women under the age of 40, the diagnosis of breast cancer is more complicated as their breast tissue is generally denser than the breast tissue in women aged over 40. Therefore, it is harder to detect as by the time a lump can be felt, the cancer is mostly at the last stage.
Additionally, breast cancer in younger women may well be destructive and less probable to react to any sort of treatment.
Most young women tend to pay no attention to the symptoms of breast cancer, such as a breast lump or strange discharge. A number of healthcare providers also do not give these warning signs much importance and label them as cysts. But breast cancer is a very big reality and no one should take their health for granted. As women hit their 20s, they ought to be more informed about the dangers of this fatal disease. Women should perform check-ups themselves and report any abnormal changes to the doctor. A woman can become aware of changes by knowing how her breasts usually look and feel and feeling her breasts for changes, or by choosing to use a step-by-step technique and using an explicit schedule to observe her breasts.
Women with breast implants can also do breast self-examination. It may well be helpful to have the surgeon assist identify the edges of the implant so that you know what you are feeling. Young women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should also examine their breasts on a regular basis. More than 90% of the women who discover breast cancer at an early stage will be successful in their treatment.
As a general rule, regular mammograms are not recommended for women under 40 years old, because breast tissue tends to be denser in young women, making mammograms less effectual as a screening tool. Additionally, nearly all experts believe the low risk of developing breast cancer at a young age does not give reason for the radiation exposure or the cost of mammography. Nevertheless, screening mammograms could be recommended for younger women with a family history of breast cancer and other risk factors which put them at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Pink Ribbon Pakistan feels that breast self-exams are optional but can be very helpful for women starting in their 20s. Doctors ought to discuss the benefits and limitations of breast self-exam with their patients and young women should be aware enough to know how to self examine themselves.
How is Pink Ribbon Pakistan helping?
One of the great challenges Pink Ribbon faces is getting people to talk about the disease and be more open about it. In Pakistan, especially women, avoid discussing about the issue even when they feel they need to. Because of this indifference, the condition usually gets worse and when breast cancer is finally detected, it is usually too late.
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Spring is here full of sunshine, warmth, longer days and lush greens and blooming colors! What a great time to stock your pantry with some essential staples to help you eat clean, light and healthy this spring season. Having these staples around can help you pack for a picnic at the park, a light lunch or easy healthy dinners.
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With this release, Mlada-Fronta's Remy Pelleschi has firmly established himself as the most talented composer of experimental electronic media not only in France, but arguably worldwide. This DVD-only release is conceptually the third part of the trilogy that began with the double-CDs "FE2O3" and "Oxydes," but this time around Pelleschi has taken things a step further by making his latest album a film. Though it's dedicated to the early works of John Carpenter, "Escape from New York" this is not. Pelleschi's camera work takes the viewer through fields of the excruciatingly ordinary – street lamps, skyscrapers, telephone wires – and makes them alien and alive through inventive camera work and an experimental soundtrack that ranges from soft ambient to crunchy, ominous rhythmic noise. As a film editor, he uses a light touch, and adornments are kept simple – a block of text here, a diagram there – to keep them from interfering with the atmosphere. In one memorable scene, three lines of plain-text letters swirl and ride the currents generated by a wind farm. In another, a close-up of blurred highway paint pans back to reveal rows of screens – each playing the loops of paint on the asphalt – stretching into the horizon like they themselves are the road. Industrial music luminaries like Throbbing Gristle and Coil have been experimenting with "ambient film" for decades now, but Pelleschi's work has taken things to a new level. More suited to the art gallery than the dance floor, Pelleschi's indefinable creation transcends dance music and film alike. Few will get this, of course, but for those to do it will be an experience of sublime beauty.
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Has just heard about Mr. Gere's death. Can hardly imagine them without him. Shares their bereavement. Willa [Stout #99]
Appreciated her long letter. Missed Mr. Gere during her visit to Lincoln. Spent a week in Cheyenne with Douglass and a week camping in the Black Hills with Roscoe, then four weeks in Red Cloud helping her father around the new house. Jessie expecting a baby. Mrs. Garber still charming but sad from missing Mr. Garber, though he was a care. Wishes she could live in the West. Getting settled into school work again. Love to Mrs. Gere and to Ellen and Frances, and greetings to the Joneses and others. Willa [Stout #107]
Watching for "The Valley of the Mills" from Mr. Reynolds. Will be glad to give "Mortmain" another reading. Regrets he is taking an ironic tone. Why read and talk at all if one can't be candid? Willa Sibert Cather [Stout #115]
Envies his being in Italy. Is working on the material about Eddy, after three men failed with it. It drives out every trace of an imaginative idea. Why doesn't he like [Pierre] Loti—afraid of real imagination? He covers up his own with slang and imitations of Kipling. Or maybe he fears being sentimental. McClure has paid $500 for illustrations for "The Valley of the Mills." Was in Pittsburgh a couple of months ago and saw the Willards. Only music saves her in New York. Please ask Mr. Reynolds to send her his work personally. Willa S. Cather [Stout #125]
Glad to have his letter along saying he has confidence in her. Has started to work. Needs to have the April article to the printer in two weeks. Mr. McKenzie very helpful and a born editor. Willa S. Cather [Stout #126]
Story enclosed ["The Willing Muse," Century August 1907], with all grammatical errors found (she hopes) and corrected. Willa Sibert Cather [Stout #128]
Will need to treat the current litigation in the last chapter of the History of Christian Science. Wants to approach it by way of Eddy's relationship with her son, George Glover. Is going to Nebraska in late July, would like to see Mr. Glover while in the West. He could edit the article to safeguard Glover's interests in the suit. Would he like to borrow her copy of the 1881 edition of Science and Health? Willa Sibert Cather [Stout #129]
Enjoyed seeing Mrs. Gardener's [Isabella Stewart Gardner?] house last week, with daffodils in bloom. Has returned library books and asked them to keep her card in case she comes back. Came to Boston in pursuit of Mrs. Eddy and likes the city better and better. In New York, feels under siege. Wishes Mr. McClure had come and introduced her last year, but is glad they finally met. Her friendship and Jewett's make the year's work worthwhile. Willa Sibert Cather [Stout #136]
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(WMC TV) - Until about four years ago, when folks asked, I told them don't subscribe to credit monitoring services.
They generally charge you for something you can do for free: pull your credit report once a year from each of the three credit bureaus, check for errors or funny business, add fraud alerts. We can do each of those for ourselves.
Then four years ago, something happened.
I got a letter from the holding company of my investment portfolio. It said my portfolio was part of a family of investments that had been "compromised."
The company said it didn't really believe my account was specifically at risk, but as an act of good faith, it offered me two free years of a credit monitoring service "...just to make sure."
I thought that was a nice gesture, but I didn't want it. I check my reports annually. I thought a credit monitoring service would just be a hassle.
About a year later, the monitoring service shot me an e-mail. It caught a mistake on my credit report.
It turns out a guy who shares my legal name lives about two miles away from me. Same name, same town, same zip code.
One of the credit bureaus had inadvertently changed my address to his address and assigned one of his credit card accounts to my credit report.
If I hadn't accepted the monitoring service, it would have been at least another year before I caught the mistake. Instead, the service caught it and notified me immediately.
I had everything fixed within 48 hours.
If you're considering a credit monitoring service, I recommend you only shop the ones that are sold or backed by one of the three credit bureaus. Whatever their cost, those services are directly accountable to the bureaus who initiate and manage your reports.
If you're in the same situation I was in -- in which your investment company offers you a free monitoring service -- make sure you mark the date the coverage will expire. Sixty days before it expires, call the company to either cancel or renew it. Otherwise, it may automatically renew, and that free monitoring service won't be free anymore.
The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has everything you should ever consider about a credit monitoring service. It has prepared a "fact sheet" with all the relevant information right here.
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