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Contracts (Fact Sheet)
CONTRACTS (Basic Rules):
- A contract is an agreement between two parties (for example, between two persons or a person and a business or organization). It describes each party's promises to the other. If one of the parties doesn't perform his or her promises, the other party can take that party to court.
- A contract can be oral or written. In most cases, it's a good idea to put a contract in writing. It shows that there was a contract, and it proves what things you and the other party promised each other.
- Contracts for many kind of goods or services are required by law to be in writing. For instance, a guarantee of someone else's debt must be in writing.
- You do not have to use particular forms or legal language to write a contract. You can use your own words, but clearly state what you want the other party to do and what you will do in exchange.
- When writing a contract, include everything that both of you agree to. The court may assume that all oral and written understandings are included in your written contract and may ignore any that are not.
What Makes a Contract Legally Binding?
- All of the terms in the contract must be lawful. For example, the contract can't require the other party to break the law to meet the terms of the contract.
- Although you can waive many rights given to you by law, some rights cannot be waived. For example, a landlord cannot take away your right to privacy, even if you signed something saying that you waived that right.
- The persons making the contract must be legally capable of doing so. For example, both must be legally sane and, in most cases, over 18. (CC 1550)
- Both parties to a contract must give their consent, which must be true and freely given. If one party's consent was obtained through fraud (deception or trickery), the contract can be canceled by the other party. Either party can cancel the contract if the consent of both parties was based on a mistake. (CC 1550)
- A contract can also be canceled if it is signed under duress or undue influence. Examples of duress are threats of or actual physical harm. Undue influence occurs when a person does not freely exercise his or her own free will as a result of another person's influence. (CC 1670.5)
- The law generally allows a judge to refuse to enforce a contract or contract term that is unconscionable (grossly unfair). (CC 1670.5)
- Generally, the contract must be supported by consideration. Consideration is usually what you and the other person exchange in the bargain (for example, a promise or money.) It prevents contracts in which one party gets something for nothing. (CC 1605)
For example, when you are buying a lamp, you are bargaining for the lamp and the merchant is bargaining for the money in exchange. If a friend simply promises to give you a lamp, and you make no promise to pay or give something in exchange for it, you have not given consideration, and the law will not enforce your friend's promise to give you the lamp.
However, the law does not require that the exchange be fair or equal for both parties. If you agree to pay $50 for an item that is, in act, worth $2, you will ordinarily be held to your agreement, unless the court finds it to be unconscionable."
- Specific laws apply to certain contracts such as retail installment sales, home improvement contracts, insurance, and the sale of land, all of which must be in writing. CC 1605
- If you signed a contract to purchase a product and the product doesn't conform with the contract (the product is not what the contracts says it is, or is defective), you can cancel the contract under most circumstances, if the non-conformance is a major one. CC 2601, 2711 (1)
Before Signing A Contract:
- Read the contract carefully. Make sure you understand all of it. If you don't like what you see, don't sign. CC 2601, 2711(1)
- If you don't understand the contract, take it home overnight. Don't rush into signing anything, especially if the salesperson insists that it be signed right away. Remember: You'll have to live with what you sign. CC 2601, 2711(1)
- Discuss any important or complex contract with a close friend or attorney. Be sure that other businesses aren't offering a better deal. CC 2601, 2711(1)
- If you don't like what the contract says, ask the business to cross out words you don't like, and add words that you believe should be there. Don't be afraid to add terms if the matter is important to you. A merchant who really wants to close the deal may agree to your changes. CC 2601, 2711(1)
However, be aware that many merchants will not change their contracts under any circumstances. Also, if the contract is preprinted on a form, it is usually offered to you on a "take it or leave it" basis. In that situation, it's usually best to refuse it if it doesn't look right. CC 2601, 2711(1)
- If the salesperson has made oral promises that are not written in the contract, insist that they be put into the contract, whether the contract is preprinted or not. It's okay if the inserted changes are handwritten. Don't do business with a company that won't put its oral promises into writing. CC 2601, 2711(1)
Contracts That Can Be Legally Canceled:
The following contracts can be legally canceled within the designated time periods, or cooling-off periods. The number of days that you have to cancel a contract refer to business days. Do not include Sundays and holidays when you count the days. Begin counting the days on the day after you sign the contract.
One day:
- Unlawful Detainer Assistants B & P 6408(e)
Three days:
- Contracts (usually for second mortgage loans or home improvement) in which a lien can be placed on the consumer's home {15 U.S.C. 1601(a) and C.F.R. 226.23(a)}
- Dating services CC 1694.1
- Dental services CC 1689.3
- Discount buying services CC 1812.118
- Employment counseling services CC 1812.511(a)(6)
- Home security transactions 12 C.F.R. 226.23
- Home solicitation sales (door-to-door sales) CC 1689.5
- Immigration consultant services B & P Code 22442(e)
- Job listing services CC 1812.516
- Membership camping contracts (if buyer visits site) CC 1812.303
- Mortgage foreclosure consultant services CC 2945.3
- Seller assisted marketing plans CC 1812.209
- Seminar sales CC 1689.20
- Timeshares B & PC 11024
- Water treatment devices B & PC 17577.3
- Weight-loss services CC 1694.6
Five Days:
- Credit repair services CC 1789.16
- Health studio services CC 1812.85(b)
- Sales of home equity during foreclosure CC 1695.4
- Vocational school courses EC 94317
Seven Days:
- Home Repair or Restoration Contracts Following a Disaster contracts allow a seven business day cancellation period.
- Personal emergency response units CC 1689.6
Eight Days:
- Home Study or Correspondence Vocational School Courses contracts allow eight business day cancellation period. Ed. Code 94312(d)(1), 94317(a)
Ten Days:
- Membership camping contracts (if buyer doesn't visit site) CC 1689.6
Fourteen Days:
- Subdivided lands sales B & PC 11028
Thirty Days:
- Mail/telephone sales (When order has not been filled) B & P 17538(a)
- Service contracts ("extended warranties") CC 1794.41(a)(4)(A)
- Unfulfilled mail order/telephone sales B & PC 17538(a)
Sixty Days:
- Service contracts (for new motor vehicles only) CC 1794.41 (a)(4)(A)
Six Months:
- Dance studio services CC 1812.54(b)
- Service contracts (with penalty) CC 1794.41(a)(4)(B)
- Vocational schools (pro rata refund upon withdrawal at any time) EC 94318, 94318.5
How To Cancel A Contract
- Promptly notify the other party of your decision to cancel.
- Return or offer to return whatever you have received from the other party, on the condition that the other party returns what he or she received from you.
- Give your cancellation notice in writing to the other party, and give a copy to anyone else who is involved in the transaction. The cancellation notice you receive from the seller might also describe other ways that you can cancel the contract.
- If you purchased something from the other party, he or she usually must return your money within 10 days after receiving your cancellation notice. However, the contract may state another time period for the return of your money, which you'll usually have to abide by unless it's unreasonable.
Where To Go For Help
- If you have a question about whether a contract you have signed or are thinking about signing is legally binding, it's best to talk with an attorney. Contact your local legal aid society (listed in the white pages of your phone book under Legal Aid), or a private attorney.
- Often, the type of contract you sign will determine which agency you should contact for assistance if problems occur. For example, questions about contracts for a new car should be directed to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Guide to Abbreviations:
CC = Civil Code
B & P = Business and Professions Code
Ed. Code = Educational Code
CFR = Code of Federal Regulations
Com. Code = Commercial Code
Consumer Resource & Referral Guide
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Obtaining Further Help for Depression
If you think you're depressed, and you feel that you need additional assistance during your journey back to a happy, fulfilling life, you can find support from the following sources:
Your doctor can assess your condition and decide whether you may benefit from medication or need support from other mental-health professionals.
CBT psychotherapists can be helpful in tackling depression. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the treatment of choice for depression (as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence – NICE), because of the overwhelming evidence that it works. Make sure that you choose an accredited therapist.
Other therapists or counsellors can be helpful in offering alternatives to CBT. Many different forms of therapy and treatment exist, including some dubious or untested therapies, so do be careful. Ensure that you work with a therapist who's registered with a professional body and has been properly trained.
The Internet can be an excellent resource if used with caution. Please remember that the Internet has a lot of bad as well as good sites and can never replace professional help.


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Friday peace vigilers reflect on the killing of Trayvon Martin
Chaplain Kern prays for forgiveness for all; President Lawrence calls on Brandeisians to fulfill the responsibilities of citizenshipThey came to share feelings of grief, frustration, solidarity and compassion. They wore hoodies, head scarves and kippot. Friday's Peace Vigil centered around the shooting of Trayvon Martin, the 15-year-old African American who was killed on Feb. 26 in Sanford, Fla., by a neighborhood watch volunteer.
The death has led to nationwide protests and rallies, but it has also brought people together, sparking discussion.
A group of nearly 50 students, faculty and staff gathered Friday at the Peace Circle, including Father Walter Cuenin, Imam Talal Eid, Protestant chaplain Alexander Kern and Brandeis President Fred Lawrence. Vigil participants were asked to say their name, where they were from and a single word to express what brought them to attend. Among the most chosen were "community," "hope," "concern," "support" and "social justice."
"There is still so much bias that we're not moving past," said a junior from the Southwest. "Growing up in Arizona, race was never a conversation. It was just in history books. But it has come to the forefront as a contemporary issue. I am shocked at how much it is happening."
Kern said he's grateful that the Brandeis community can have these conversations together.
The group discussed that the shooting acts as a reminder of the ongoing work we have to create; a society in which everybody is welcome whether they are people of color, people who wear veils or whatever characteristic sets them apart.
"Being the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor and hearing my whole life 'never again,' I find myself three generations later still dealing with bias and bigotry," said Amanda Dryer '13, vice president of MLK and Friends, an organization that strives to bring members of the Brandeis community together to promote Martin Luther King's legacy. "You can look at this in two ways: you can be frustrated or you can act. I think by all of us coming here today and standing in this peace circle we're acting, and we're trying to make tomorrow better than today and yesterday."
One woman attending said despite her grief she is glad that people are coming together.
"I feel it's better for us to remember Trayvon. I would be more disappointed if we were to just forget about this. That's why I'm here. I never want to forget that this happened, so it can be learned from."
President Fred Lawrence said he came to the Peace Vigil in three capacities: as a member of the community, as the president of the university and as a lawyer.
"As a legal academic and I will tell you on a very personal side, a story that some of you turn past rather quickly," Lawrence said. "The federal government was going to do an investigation about what happened in Florida—I used to be one of the guys who got those phone calls."
Before becoming a professor, Lawrence was an assistant U.S. attorney in New York and was chief of the Civil Rights Unit. It was cases such as Trayvon's that came across his desk.
"The law plays a critical and unavoidable role in describing who we are as society, for better and for worse," Lawrence said. "And so the fact that there are legal structures and remedies for talking about race and addressing racism is extraordinarily powerful."
There are laws that allow things to count as self-defense that appear to be something much closer to vigilante justice is also a statement of the community, Lawrence said. And there is no neutral position for the law to play.
"The fact that we have legal structures means we express who we are as a society and that becomes extraordinarily important to all of us – those who make the laws and those of us who affect it, and that is everyone one of us," Lawrence said.
Lawrence shared the anecdote of President Harry Truman leaving office and saying he's not stepping down, but stepping up to the highest status we have in this society: citizen.
"Citizen is a word we use too easily," said Lawrence. "It is a word that comes with very powerful obligations, as citizens of this country, of this campus, or all the communities that we occupy. It comes with an obligation to engage, to talk to talk about things that are hard to discuss."
Lawrence said it is through the conversation of the things that separate us that we gain the deepest understanding of the things that connect us, which are far deeper and more profound than the things that distinguish us.
As the group stood together within the Peace Circle, Lawrence said everyone brings their own individuality
The day continued with a march from the Peace Circle to the Louis Brandeis statue, which was dressed in a hoodie holding a bottle of iced tea and a package of Skittles candy, the items Trayvon was carrying when he was shot. The event was organized by Dryer, and Maya Grant '13 co- president of Brandeis Black Student Organization.
"The journey will be different for each of us but the center is the same for all of us," said Lawrence. "The citizen's journey is a hard one, a complicated one, and important one."
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Dec. 5, 2009
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Senior Anne Marie May and sophomore Tim Freeman completed action at the 2009 AT&T Short Course National Championships at the Weyerhauser King Country Aquatic Center on Saturday evening. May competed in the 100 free on Saturday while Freeman took-on the 200 breaststroke.
In the 100 free, May stayed true to her seed into Saturday's final by placing sixth. She posted a time of 49.21, shaving .25 seconds off of her morning preliminary swim time.
Freeman finished the 200 breaststroke in 2:00.27, taking 13th place in the event's bonus final. Earlier in the day, he posted a mark of 2:01.54 in the prelims.
Recent UCSB grads and current grad assistants with the Gaucho swim program, Jeff Sudbury and Katy Freeman were also in competition on Saturday. Freeman, like her brother, swam in the 200 breast. The 2009 All-American in the event posted a time of 2:10.87 in the final, tying for ninth place (her time was the seventh fastest of the evening).
In the men's 100 free, Sudbury took 41st in the morning's prelims with a time of 45.50.
All four swimmers will remain in Federal Way on Sunday for the 2009 Long Course Invitational.
About the Gaucho Fund (G-Fund for short)
The program was launched as part of the Dare to Be Great strategic plan and is UCSB Athletics' annual giving program to provide vital funding support for scholarships, academic success and leadership development for Gaucho student-athletes. The Gaucho Fund is the anchor to the Dare to Be Great campaign. For more information on Dare to Be Great, please click here.


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The Bluffton High football team hasn't had a sub-.500 winning percentage since Alex Davis was in seventh grade.
Davis, the Bobcats' first-year starting quarterback, said he and his teammates weren't about to let themselves fall below .500 on Friday, even when they trailed visiting A.C. Flora by double digits in the fourth quarter. The junior threw a late touchdown pass, directed a key drive that provided the tying field goal and scored the winning touchdown on a fake punt in overtime.
It helped take the sting out of their Aug. 30 loss at South Effingham, not to mention a tough start Friday for the offense. Davis threw two early interceptions before rallying his team.
"We knew we could not lose this game," Davis said. "We just let it go every time something bad happened."
Bluffton (2-1) has won from the moment Ken Cribb took over as coach in 2010 and risked dipping under .500 for the first time since 2009, when it finished 3-7. Davis' family didn't move from Estill to Bluffton until the following year, he said last month.
The South Effingham loss was the Bobcats' third regular-season defeat in the last four years. Davis said the Bobcats did a better job handling adversity against A.C. Flora.
"We were fighting each other more than anything," he said of the South Effingham game. "That was bad for us."
Added Cribb: "It was totally different. They're not panicking now."
Defense comes through
Though Davis and the offense put up 10 late points to send it to overtime, the defense made some key plays of its own.
In the first half, Alex Waddell came up with an interception in Bluffton's end zone and T.J. Ferguson forced and recovered a fumble to set up a second-quarter touchdown.
The Bobcats were down 24-14 early in the fourth quarter when linebacker Herbert Daise snatched a screen pass and raced 43 yards for a touchdown.
Daise said he failed to complete his assignment on the play, but it worked out for the Bobcats in a big play. He was supposed to follow the running back, but instead kept his eyes on A.C. Flora quarterback Brendan Greene.
Caught in the middle, Daise's instincts took over.
"I just heard my teammates yelling, 'Screen, screen, screen,'" Daise said, "so I knew I had to do something to make it right."
The Bobcats' defense, which had trouble with big receiver Denzel Johnson and hard-charging fullback Aven Pollard, saved their toughest play for the end.
They recovered a fumble at the Falcons' 42 to set up Ken Mayo's tying field goal and forced a field goal attempt in overtime. A.C. Flora's attempt missed right.
Julien Lee filled in for standout defensive end K.J. Ford, who was out with a broken finger. End Shameik Blackshear played again through pain in his shoulder and wrist. The South Carolina commit separated a shoulder in the opener against Whale Branch and has a hairline fracture in his wrist.
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First fry up some of your favorite Italian sausage 1lb, and drain on paper towels to absorb all the grease, or make your own sausage here.
Fry up a bag of fresh spinach in a seperate large fry pan with three tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste a dash of cayenne pepper. Set aside.
Chop up some black olives, add to the spinach and sausage combined in a medium size bowl. Then add 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic, mix well.
Using a 1 pound store bought or homemade pizza dough, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to the size of a 14x14 inch rectangular shaped dough around a 1/4 inch thick.
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The American car: few things define an individual better than the car they drive and nothing better defines a movie or TV series than the car the lead character drives. For years people from all walks of life were known by their cars and that recognition spilled over into TV shows and movies in a big way.
Throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s cars played a big part in just about every TV series and film - to the point that audiences would see the car and immediately associate it with a particular (entertainment) brand. Sometimes the car was just an iconic mode of transportation meant to show the societal class of the person driving it - like Fred Sanford's beat up 1951 Ford truck in Sanford & Son, Colt Seavers' early 1980s model GMC pickup truck in the Fall Guy, or Sonny Crockett's 1986 white Ferrari Testarossa in Miami Vice.
Other times, the automobile overshadowed its lead actor, becoming a focal point of attention well after the show or movie it appeared in had stopped being popular - cars like K.I.T.T. in Knight Rider, the General Lee in the Dukes of Hazzard, or Herbie in The Love Bug.
Still there were other times where a TV show's car was meant only as a cool form of transport reflecting the "hipness" or "swagger" of its driver – in other words, it was secondary, and purely there for looks. Examples of these cars are the Batmobile in Batman and Robin, the 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am from Smokey and the Bandit, or the Ferrari 308 GTS from Magnum P.I.
Regardless of their use, each of these cars had one thing in common : They became iconic.
In this article we'll discuss what makes a car iconic, as well as list some of our favorite examples from various decades. Also, we'll dig into why the use of iconic cars might have been permanently garaged by Hollywood.
In order to understand what makes a car iconic we should start with the definition of the word "iconic" - courtesy of Dictionary.com:
"Relating to, resembling, or having the character and sign orrepresentation that stands for its object."
For the sake of this discussion, an "iconic" car will be one that reminds the viewer of the TV series or movie it represents - simply by seeing it. We're going to add a couple other qualifications to the list as well:
- The vehicle should have a unique look, paint job, or function.
- The vehicle must be a car or truck - no planes, trains, boats or helicopters for this list (sorry Airwolf fans).
- The vehicle must be driven by a person and must always be in its original, "iconic" form (sorry Optimus Prime fans).
The 60s
Hollywood was just starting to dip its collective toe into the car pool (pun intended) during the 60s, and the further into the decade they got, the more elaborate, fancy, and often fantastical the cars became. Some of the most popular and iconic cars recognized today came from this decade. Here are just a few of our favorites:
Scooby-Doo, Where are You! - 1963 Ford Econoline Custom Van (as used in the cartoon)
Goldfinger - 1963 Aston Martin DB5
The Love Bug - 1962 Volkswagon Beetle
The Green Hornet - 1966 Chrysler Imperial
Batman - 1955 Ford Lincoln Futura Concept Car
The 70s
With a couple of notable exceptions, the 70s helped usher the way for the gas-guzzling, horsepower-heavy, loud, masculine muscle car. Engines were big, gas was cheap and car companies were enjoying a surge in orders for their factory muscle car models - thanks in part to the large advertising push from popular TV shows and movies. These are just a few examples of cars and trucks we like from the 70s:
The Rockford Files - 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit
Starsky and Hutch - 1975 Ford Gran Torino
Sanford and Son - 1951 Ford F1 4x2
Mad Max - 1974 Customized Ford Falcon XB Interceptor
Smokey and the Bandit - 1977 Pontiac (Firebird) Trans Am
The 80s
The 80s can best be described as the "age of me" and one doesn't have to look any further than Hollywood's choice of cars for a lot of popular TV shows and movies. High-priced, highly-modified, and typically not available to the common viewer due to cost, cars from 80s TV shows and movies epitomized the craving we all felt – we wanted one of these vehicles but either couldn't afford one or imagine actually driving one (since they were so impractical). There are several dozen choices to choose from in this decade but these are some of our favorites:
Christine - 1957 Plymouth Belvedere
Hardcastle and McCormick - 1971 Volkswagen Coyote X
Miami Vice - 1972 Ferrari Daytona Spider / 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
Magnum P.I. - 1977 Ferrari 308 GTS
Knight Rider - 1982 Customized Pontiac Trans Am
Dukes of Hazzard - 1969 Dodge Charger
The A-Team - 1983 GMC G-15
Batman (Tim Burton) - Customized Body on a Chevy Impala Chassis
Back to the Future - 1982 DeLorean DMC-12
Ghostbusters - 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Hearse
The 90s - Present Day
Starting from 1990 and moving into present day, there are very few choices of vehicles that meet our definition of "iconic." In that 21 year span there were only five cars that we could find that, just by looking at them, immediately reminded us of their associated movie. We specify movies because starting in the 90s Hollywood began removing iconic cars from TV shows. If you can think of one, please let us know - because the past five or six years have been taken over by generic, black, Chevy Suburbans driven by law enforcement as well as the environmentally friendly Toyota Prius.
Here are the only five cars that stand out to us for the past 21 years:
Jurassic Park - 1993 Ford Explorer XLT
Wayne's World - 1976 AMC Pacer
Dumb and Dumber - 1984 Customized Ford Econoline
The Dark Knight - 2005 Customized "Lamborghini Tank"
Lost - 1968 Volkswagen T2a
Hollywood needs to get back to giving their lead actors cool, unique, and identifiable cars to drive. No one remembers what kind of car Jack Bauer drove on 24 or what kind of car was used to chase down a fleeing criminal on Bones. The closest Hollywood has gotten in recent years is the Nissan Versa on Heroes or the blue Toyota Yaris from Psych – both of which are paid-for advertisements and completely lame on-screen vehicles. Whether it was intentional or not Lost gave the iconic car a slight boost by incorporating a classic VW van into the show.
Tell us what your favorite vehicles are from the past 40 years and whether you would like to see more iconic vehicles introduced by Hollywood in the future.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Let The Terrible Two's Commence
Some of you have been reading my diatribes since that first month, and some of you are new. Some of you comment on nearly every post, and some of you lurk in the shadows only coming out to play once in a while. Regardless, I appreciate you all.
A lot has happened in these last two years. At the time I started this blog I thought I was on the verger of signing with an agent. She'd called me twice to discuss my women's fiction novel, A River Without Water and she even told me I needed to start thinking about developing a web presence.
Her third call was to let me know she would not be offering representation. Getting so close only to fail hit me harder than even I realized then. I think that is what pushed me to turn away from women's fiction and begin writing more humor.
Plundered Booty was born and all of you regular reader know that is the novel I am still trying to find a home for. Two years ago I never thought that I'd still be an unagented, unpublished novelists, and yet here I am. Thankfully y'all are kind enough to join me on the ride.
There have been successes these past year as well. Three or four short stories have seen the light as day as well as my piece in the byline calender. I have news of another short story which I hope to share sometime soon. Plundered Booty has not been forced to walk the plank in the Amazon Novel contest thus far, and writing this blog has helped me to hone my voice and style. I truly believe I am a better writer because of this blog and I thank y'all for the comments and encouragement to keep after it.
And of course, I want to once again thank all of you for seeing my family and I through our difficulties at the beginning of the year. The well-wishes, the Hot Wheels, the books, the habitat website, and the loving support. Some I know expressed shock that strangers from all over the globe would come to the aid of someone they knew via nothing more than written words on the computer screen.The thing those shocked people do not understand is that strangers we are not. Least not in my book. By my way of thinking we are friends and I am proud to call each of you such.
And while I enjoy a good joke as much as anyone, this April Fools Day, I am as serious can be when I say,
Thanks for Two Great Years.
40 comments:
- Clare2e said...
Right back atcha!
- April 1, 2009 at 9:21 AM
- Beth said...
Happy Anniversary - and thank you for sharing your journey with us.
- April 1, 2009 at 9:27 AM
- A. K. said...
Happy Anniversary.. All the best!
- April 1, 2009 at 9:29 AM
- Charles Gramlich said...
I know the feeling with the agent thing. It's happened to me as well and sure took some wind out of my sails.
Congrats on two years here, and on your short story successes.
- April 1, 2009 at 9:50 AM
- Janna Qualman said...
Well develop a web presence you've done! You're doing great, Travis. Keep it up. Happy Day!
- April 1, 2009 at 9:57 AM
- Melissa Marsh said...
Happy Anniversary, Travis! I've enjoyed your blog immensely and I wish you nothing but continued success.
- April 1, 2009 at 10:17 AM
- Stephen Parrish said...
Thank YOU for two great years, Travis. You're one of the most entertaining writers in Blogtopia.
Oh, and I think A River Without Water is a kick-ass title.
- April 1, 2009 at 10:27 AM
- Kristen Painter said...
Happy Anniversary! May this be your year.
- April 1, 2009 at 10:31 AM
- Chris Eldin said...
Happy Blogiversary, Travis!
Good things are in store for you. You will have to work harder than most, but keep going. The things you are doing will put you on the path to publication of your novels.
- April 1, 2009 at 10:43 AM
- Crystal Phares said...
Happy Anniversary Travis! I hope only good things come your way this year, you deserve it!
- April 1, 2009 at 11:11 AM
- Patti said...
i love that april fool's is your anniversary. glad to count you as a friend, friend. and sorry about the gotcha.
- April 1, 2009 at 11:15 AM
- D.A. Riser said...
I just celebrated 3 months, and it has provided me with a new appreciation of bloggers. Congratz on making it 2 years.
- April 1, 2009 at 11:51 AM
- Reb said...
Happy Blogiversary! I feel something will happen for you this year.
- April 1, 2009 at 12:16 PM
- Monnik said...
Aw. Happy Bloggoversary. I'm very glad you are sharing your journey with us all. Reading your posts is a fun part of my day!
- April 1, 2009 at 12:28 PM
- March to the Sea said...
cheers and ice cold beers to 2 years!
- April 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM
- March to the Sea said...
cheers and ice cold beers to 2 years!
- April 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM
- Sharla said...
Congrats on the blogaversary! You crack me up on a regular basis, you have definitely developed an entertaining voice. And I agree with you on how blogging helps mold your style. It has me too. I enjoy it. And I enjoy your random musings!
- April 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM
- yellowdog granny said...
congratulations ..I've been doing this for 5 years and glad of all the friends I have made in this time...
- April 1, 2009 at 2:01 PM
- pita-woman said...
It is amazing the friends we meet/make from all over, they teach us much!
- April 1, 2009 at 2:26 PM
- mrsb said...
Happy Blogaversary! May the coming year bring you success and happiness on the interwebs and in your life.
- April 1, 2009 at 3:00 PM
- Anndi said...
Congrats on the anniversary!!!
That's right, I de-lurked :)
- April 1, 2009 at 3:02 PM
- preTzel said...
Happy Blogiversary Travis! I loves ya bunches you big, hairy Texan. *smooch*
- April 1, 2009 at 4:19 PM
- Lynnette Labelle said...
Happy Anniversary. What a great day for me to come across your blog. Sorry to hear about your agent troubles. Hopefully, you'll find a home for both your babies soon.
Lynnette Labelle
- April 1, 2009 at 4:30 PM
- dizzblnd said...
Happy Anniversary! I am glad to have found you. You WILL get exactly what you need at the right time, you found that out recently.
You and your family have been an inspiration to me. Just to watch how you have triumphed and maintained your sense of humor is awe-inspiring.
You're right.. people who do not interact social via the web have NO idea what they are missing.
Keep up the wonderful work and don't forget about us when you become rich and famous!
- April 1, 2009 at 5:47 PM
- Vodka Mom said...
Happy anniversary, happy anniversary, happy anniversary, HHAAAAAAAppy anniversary.
- April 1, 2009 at 6:54 PM
- spyscribbler said...
Awww, Happy Blogiversary! I've met some of my best friends online, including my husband.
I hope you get an agent soon, Travis. You deserve it!
- April 1, 2009 at 10:54 PM
- the walking man said...
No thank you Travis for two years of some of the most humorous writing I get to read. Two more then fifty more after that...
- April 2, 2009 at 5:25 AM
- Aaron said...
You're welcome. :P
- April 2, 2009 at 8:05 AM
- B.E. Sanderson said...
Congratulations on two years. Although I'm one of those that don't comment very often, I do stop by almost every morning. I've enjoyed reading your posts, seeing your progress, and learning about you. Thanks for blogging. =o)
- April 2, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Happy anniversary, Travis, I am proud of you! This blog is great.
- April 2, 2009 at 10:06 AM
"The Hong Kong Connection" is a legal thriller about a gutsy female attorney who takes on high ranking International officials. It's a taut, rollercoaster of a ride from New York to Palm Beach to Washington D.C. to Hong Kong. The plot is expertly woven, the characters persuasive, and the dialogue snappy and spot on.
- April 2, 2009 at 10:52 AM
- Junosmom said...
Hey, Travis, back at you! (And I'm still waiting for the rest of the novel!)
- April 2, 2009 at 11:01 AM
- Melanie Avila said...
Congrats on two years Travis! I didn't realize the ordeal you'd gone through with the agent. That's rough.
Good luck to you in the next year!
- April 2, 2009 at 11:46 AM
- Terrie Farley Moran said...
This is a great blog and I've met a lot of wonderful people here, including you, your wife and kids.
Happy Anniversary!
- April 2, 2009 at 12:35 PM
- Annie said...
You make the web more readable. You make us laugh. You cause us to reconsider our dreams. You reminded us of our humanity.
Thanks Travis and Happy Anniversary
- April 2, 2009 at 1:13 PM
- Lana Gramlich said...
Happy blogiversary & many, MANY more!
- April 2, 2009 at 3:17 PM
how come its mostly WOMEN that have commented?????
- April 3, 2009 at 10:12 AM
- Basil Sands said...
Don't feel bad about two years without an agent. I have three novels written, and podcasted them to an audience of about 10,000 listeners. I got an agent in two years into it only to have her retire before getting my stuff sold. Now, nearly four years on I finally got an agent who is carrying it forward, but still haven't sold a thing.
Keep it up. Who Dares, Wins.
- April 6, 2009 at 6:01 PM
- Bubblewench said...
Really? I've been reading you for 2 years? Yeah, I guess that makes sense.
Happy Anniverary! Here's to the past 2 and the future 100!
- April 8, 2009 at 5:41 AM
I enjoyed your Byline page this month. Thanks! I'll check back once in a while.
- April 16, 2009 at 3:52 PM


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Atopic dermatitis, sometimes called eczema, is a
skin problem that causes dry skin, intense itching, and
then a red, raised rash. It's most common in babies and children. It cannot be spread from person to person.
Some children with atopic
dermatitis outgrow it or have milder cases as they get older. Also, a person may get atopic dermatitis as an adult. For some people, atopic dermatitis may be a long-lasting (chronic) skin problem that requires more than one treatment.
The cause of
atopic dermatitis isn't clear, but it affects your skin's ability to hold moisture. Your skin becomes dry, itchy, and easily irritated.
Most people who have atopic dermatitis
have a personal or family history of allergies, such as hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or asthma.
Things that may make
atopic dermatitis worse include:
The main symptom of atopic
dermatitis is itching, followed by rash. The rash is red and patchy. It may be
long-lasting (chronic) or may come and go (recurring). Tiny bumps that look like little blisters may appear and ooze fluid or crust over. Scratching can cause the sores to
become infected. Over time, a recurring rash can lead to tough and thickened
Mild atopic dermatitis affects a small area of skin, isn't very itchy, and usually goes away with moisturizer. Severe atopic dermatitis covers a large area of skin that is very itchy and doesn't go away with moisturizer.
People tend to get the rash on different parts of the body,
depending on their age. Common sites include the face, neck, arms, and legs.
Rashes in the groin area are rare.
A doctor can
usually tell if you have atopic dermatitis by doing a physical exam and asking
questions about your past health.
Your doctor
may advise allergy testing to find the things that trigger the rash. Allergy
tests can be done by an allergist (immunologist) or dermatologist.
Mild atopic dermatitis can be treated at home.
But if your symptoms are bothering you and aren't getting better, see your doctor. Getting medical treatment early may keep your symptoms from getting worse.
In severe cases, your doctor may prescribe pills or give
you a shot to stop the itching. Or you may get ultraviolet (UV) light treatment
at a clinic or doctor's office.
Learning about atopic dermatitis:
Being diagnosed:
Getting treatment:
Living with atopic dermatitis:
Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.
The cause of
atopic dermatitis isn't known. But most people who have it have a personal or family history of allergies, such as
hay fever (allergic rhinitis). The skin
inflammation that causes the atopic dermatitis rash is
considered a type of
allergic response.
Itching and
rash can be triggered by many things,
The main symptom of
atopic dermatitis is itching. The itching can be
severe and persistent, especially at night. Scratching the affected area of
skin usually causes a rash. The rash is red and patchy and may be long-lasting
(chronic) or come and go (recurring). The rash may:
How bad your symptoms are depends on how large an area of
skin is affected, how much you scratch the rash, and whether the rash gets infected.
The areas most often affected are the face, scalp, neck, arms, and legs. The rash is also common in areas that bend, such as the back of the knees and inside of the elbows. Rashes in the groin or diaper area are rare. There may be age-related differences in the way the rash looks and behaves.
For adolescents and adults, atopic dermatitis becomes less frequent and improves as you get older.
Atopic dermatitis causes repeated attacks of itching
and rash that can become quite severe. It is most common
in babies and children. Some children outgrow it. But many people, especially teens and adults, continue to have
relapses or to have the condition, although not as severely.2 Also, a person may get atopic dermatitis
as an adult.
The condition may affect how children feel about themselves. A child may feel strange or different from other children because of the rash or restrictions in diet. The rash may make a child feel unattractive.
Some people who have atopic dermatitis
get patches of lighter skin. This most often happens on the face, upper arms, or
shoulders. Chronic scratching or rubbing of the skin can also lighten or darken
skin color. When the condition has been successfully controlled, skin color returns to normal over time.
Skin infections can happen more often in people with atopic dermatitis. The skin may become red
and warm, and a fever may develop. Skin infections are treated with
herpeticum results when atopic dermatitis is infected with the
herpes simplex virus. This is the virus that causes
cold sores and
genital herpes. In this condition, the rash blisters
and may begin to bleed and crust. You may also have a high fever. This is a
serious infection, so contact your doctor right away.
The major risk factor for
atopic dermatitis is having a family history of the
condition. You are also at risk if family
members have
allergic rhinitis, or other allergies.
Call your doctor if you or your
child has
atopic dermatitis and:
For the diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis,
consult with a:
food or other allergies are suspected to be a factor
in atopic dermatitis, you can see an
allergist (immunologist) for specialized evaluation.
For more information, see the topic
Food Allergies.
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment.
Most cases of
atopic dermatitis can be diagnosed from a medical
history and a physical exam.
Your doctor may recommend
allergy testing to find out what might be causing your atopic dermatitis. Allergy testing is most helpful for people
with atopic dermatitis who also have respiratory allergies or asthma.
Testing can also help find out if certain foods, such as eggs or nuts, are making the condition worse. Talk with your doctor about testing for allergies before making dietary changes.
If a specific allergen is
thought to trigger your atopic dermatitis, you and your doctor will discuss how
to eliminate it from your diet or environment while
closely observing and recording your symptoms.
Treatment for atopic dermatitis depends on the type of rash you have. Most mild cases can be treated at home with moisturizers—especially skin barrier repair moisturizers—and preventive care. Most of the time, rash and itching can be controlled within 3 weeks.
For more serious rashes, you will need to see your doctor for treatment. These rashes include:
Getting medical treatment early may keep your symptoms from getting worse.
For rashes that don't get better with medicines or moisturizers, treatment may include:
For itching, treatment may include antihistamines. Also, taking baths with colloidal oatmeal (such as Aveeno) or applying wet dressings to the rash for 30 minutes several times a day may help.
In severe cases, hospitalization may be needed. A short
stay in the hospital can quickly control the condition.
Counseling may be helpful for children and adults with atopic dermatitis. Talking with a
counselor can help reduce stress and anxiety caused by atopic dermatitis and
can help a person cope with the condition.
If your baby is at risk for atopic dermatitis because you or other family members
have it or other allergies, these steps may help prevent a rash or reduce its
Home treatment for
atopic dermatitis includes taking care of your skin and avoiding things that irritate it.
Medicines for
atopic dermatitis are used to help control itching and heal the rash. If you or your
child has a very mild itch and rash, you may be able to control it without
medicine by using home treatment and preventive measures. But if symptoms are
getting worse despite home treatment, you will need to use medical
treatment to prevent the itch-scratch-rash cycle from getting out of
Topical medicines, such as creams or ointments, are applied directly to the skin. Other medicines, such as oral corticosteroids or antihistamines, are taken as pills.
Other treatment for
atopic dermatitis includes light therapy and
complementary therapies.
Severe atopic dermatitis may be treated by exposing
affected skin to
ultraviolet (UV) light. There are two types of
ultraviolet light, called ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB).
Too much sun exposure and light treatment (such as with
UVA or UVB treatments) increases your risk of skin cancer.
Complementary or alternative treatments may be helpful for treating atopic dermatitis. Some small studies showed benefit from these treatments. But there isn't clear scientific evidence to show that they help. Examples of complementary and alternative treatments for atopic dermatitis include:
If you are interested in these treatments, talk to your
doctor. Ask about the treatments' use, their effectiveness, and any possible interactions
related to other medicines you are taking.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
publishes an excellent series of pamphlets on allergies, asthma, and related
information. It also provides physician referrals.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) provides information
about the care of skin. You can locate a dermatologist in your
area by using their "Find a Dermatologist" tool. Or you can read the latest news in dermatology. "SPOT Skin Cancer" is the AAD's program to reduce deaths from melanoma. There is also a link called "Skin Conditions" that has information about many common skin problems.
This website is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. It
has a wide range of information about children's health—from allergies and
diseases to normal growth and development (birth to adolescence). This website
offers separate areas for kids, teens, and parents, each providing
age-appropriate information that the child or parent can understand. You can
sign up to get weekly emails about your area of interest.
The U.S. National Eczema Association for Science and
Education works to improve the health and quality of life of people living with
atopic dermatitis/eczema.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases conducts research and provides consumer information on infectious and
immune-system-related diseases.
This Web site from the American Academy of Dermatology provides information on the treatment and management of skin diseases. There are links to information about acne, actinic keratoses, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer, and aging skin. There are also links to other resources, such as how to find a dermatologist in your area.
CitationsLeung DYM, et al. (2008). Atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema). In K Wolff et al., eds., Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 7th ed., vol. 1, pp. 146–158. New York: McGraw-Hill.Boguniewicz M, Leung DYM (2009). Atopic dermatitis. In N Franklin Addison Jr et al., eds., Middleton's Allergy Principles and Practice, 7th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1083–1103. Philadelphia:
Mosby Elsevier.U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2006). FDA approves updated labeling with boxed warning and medication guide for two eczema drugs, Elidel and Protopic. FDA News. Available online: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/PostmarketDrugSafetyInformationforPatientsandProviders/ucm153941.htm.Other Works ConsultedBerger TG (2012). Dermatologic disorders. In SJ McPhee, MA Papadakis, eds., 2012 Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, 51st ed., pp. 93–163. New York: McGraw-Hill.Bieber T (2008). Mechanisms of disease: Atopic dermatitis. New England Journal of Medicine, 358(14): 1483–1494.Committee on Nutrition, American Academy of Pediatrics (2000). Hypoallergenic infant formulas. Pediatrics, 106(2): 346–349.Habif TP (2010). Atopic dermatitis. In Clinical Dermatology, A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy, 5th ed., pp. 154–180. Edinburgh: Mosby Elsevier.Habif TP, et al. (2011). Atopic dermatitis. In Skin Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment, 3rd ed., pp. 71–76. Edinburgh: Saunders.Krakowski AC, et al. (2008). Management of atopic dermatitis in the pediatric population. Pediatrics, 122(4): 812–824.Schmitt J, et al. (2011). Eczema, search date May 2009. Online version of BMJ Clinical Evidence: http://www.clinicalevidence.com.Stevens SR, et al. (2008). Eczematous disorders,
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ACP Medicine, section 2, chap. 4. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker.
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Dev Channel Update for Chromebooks
This build contains a number of new features, as well as security & stability improvements. Some highlights of these changes are:
- New modes for multiple monitor handling: mirrored (highest common resolution only), show only on primary, show only on secondary (Switch with Ctrl + F5)
- Updated Scratchpad app
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- Updates to local audio and video player
- Functional and visual refresh of the Chrome OS Settings
- Recovery tool supports re-formatting recovery media (use a previous recovery image USB)
- Introduced new Japanese fonts (Motoya G04 Gothic/Mincho).
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Can observational science verify when miracles occur?
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Cake decorating is a pastime and also a satisfy for all periods. It is an enjoyable and also satisfying fine art to cook pies on your own and also embellish them for your household, it could likewise conserve you cash. It is a creative ability that any individual could understand with a little specialist assistance come together with a some great cake embellishing ideas and also concepts. It is a fine art type that will certainly maintain exercising your creativity, proceed developing your abilities, and also will certainly constantly make others delighted. Embellishing pies is really self nurturing, considering that you will certainly really feel great when you provide your cake to one more or share it with them.
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The tranquil night holds me and conceals,
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A souped-up rewrite of Gov. Bob McDonnell's transportation bill won Senate passage without debate.
The 26-14 vote sends the drastically amended bill back to the House of Delegates where a two-thirds Republican majority is hostile to the Senate's bid to not only restore but increase the gasoline tax the original bill repealed. McDonnell also opposes the 17.5 cents-per-gallon gasoline tax.
The amended bill also adds a statewide 1 percent wholesale tax and an option for localities to levy an additional 1 percent.
With the House certain to reject the Senate amendment, that sets up high-level private talks by a select committee of senators and delegates with input from McDonnell's administration to see if a compromise between the widely different positions is possible.
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Dodger manager Joe Torre said before Manny Ramirez even took a swing Tuesday night that he didn't care about the results, he just wanted to see Manny in a game.
The people of Albuquerque feel the same way.
Manny received two standing ovations and drew a circus of media attention in his debut for the Albuquerque Isotopes — he then proceeded to strike out in his first at bat. Next time up he grounded out to the shortstop. He played just four unimpressive innings.
To be fair, his outs came against a guy with major league stuff — Manny Parra has a 91 mph fastball and was sent down to the Nashville Sounders by the Milwaukee Brewers just 10 days before.
Still, nobody really seemed to care about results. Or that Manny had been suspended for failing baseball's drug testing policy.
There was a capacity crowd of 15.321 for a team that usually draws less than half that. Fans got there early to watch Manny stretch. They watched him launch home runs in batting practice through the thin, high altitude air of Albuquerque. They just wanted to see him. They will cheer wildly tomorrow when he plays five innings, and Thursday when he plays seven.
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You can find no other better way than a relaxing spa therapy to reward yourself following a highly busy schedule for a long period. Add to the spa treatment a relaxing and lazy holiday! Wouldn't that be a great way to relax your mind and body?
So, which are the places where you can experience a great spa treatment, while also enjoying your holidays. Read on to discover few of the finest luxury spa holiday locations to unwind yourself in the most heart-warming spots.
Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa, Malaysia
Everything is fairly easy-going at the Westin Langkawi Resort, situated in a great position on a stretch of 500 metres of private beachfront only two miles away from the close-by harbor of Langkawi and 20 minutes' drive from Langkawi International Airport. Offering choices of a spa, fitness centre, four pools, a kids club, and tennis and squash courts, this place has something to entertain everyone. Couples just cannot afford to miss out on their romantic candlelight dinner on their private jetty.
Evason Hua Hin, Thailand
Evason Hua Hin is a luxury spa and resort holiday accommodation for travelers looking out for a relaxing vacation in a spectacular lush tropical region. Facing towards the Gulf of Thailand, this resort is huddled in lotus ponds and landscaped gardens in the peaceful region of Pranburi. This warm resort blends high standards of service with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. An exceptional pool area and spa form the finishing edges to this laid back resort.
Cape Royale, South Africa
Cape Royale Hotel & Spa is one amongst the hottest locations in the Cape Town region. Against the iconic border of Table Mountain with scenic sights over the Atlantic Ocean, this place is just a stone's throw away from the V&A Waterfront. Tourists looking out for a great spa experience, look no beyond Cape Royale for your exotic holiday!
Cape Royale gets together the sophistication and familiarity of Europe as well as the bright spirit of Africa, giving guests a rare blend of "home away from home".
BodyHoliday, St. Lucia
BodyHoliday offers a fantastic resort and spa experience, with its unique blend of one of the most gorgeous islands in the world, a resort that gives a really personal and luxurious service, a wellness center that gives variety of rejuvenating treatments, and several activities to keep you completely busy throughout the day.
Based on St. Lucia's North coast with beautiful sights of the Caribbean Sea, BodyHoliday is amongst the world's top well-being and health resorts. Unifying the pleasures of a rejuvenating program at the wellness center with a comprehensive beach holiday, this retreat of relaxation and rest is for sure a holiday for the body, soul, and mind.
Constance Ephelia Resort, Seychelles
Located on two of the most magnificent beaches on the Mahe Island, this gorgeous landscape is the spectacular backset for Constance Ephelia. This luxury resort offers seven kinds of accommodation, ranging from super deluxe hillside villas to senior suites.
The spa villas here can offer an unparalleled spa experience. Tourists can indulge in a sanctuary of their own private treatment space with yoga pavilion, thermal pool, sauna, hair salon, plunge pool, and Jacuzzi.
Visit any of these exotic locations and you'll soon find yourself losing your work weariness and enjoying your luxury holidays in these holiday hideaways. And, if you don't really want to shell out big money on such holidays, make it a point to book your tickets in advance, and try to travel during the off-season to enjoy additional discounts.


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Joshua B. Swigart is a licensed attorney in California. He and Robert L. Hyde are partners in the San Diego law firm, Hyde & Swigart, which practices exclusively in the area of consumer rights litigation. Between them they have represented hundreds of consumers against abusive collection agencies, banks, repossession agencies, and other creditors for violations of state and federal consumer statutes. They have both lectured to senior citizens organizations, law schools, consumer rights groups, and military lawyers employed by the Department of Defense concerning the abuses consumers suffer at the hands of unscrupulous debt collectors and creditors. Mr. Swigart & Mr. Hyde have also been instrumental in assisting organizations such as the Consumer Attorneys of California and the National Association of Consumer Advocates with their goals, including advocating for California Consumers, as well as working to ensure recent attacks on consumer statutes are defended.
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Movies for Mommies is Canada's Original Parent & Baby Film event, screening the newest Hollywood grown up movies every week. Films are screened in a baby-friendly environment, running with dimmed lighting & reduced sound levels to protect baby's ears. Change table, bottle warming & stroller parking available. Plus fun weekly prizes!
Join us at The Humber Cinema (Jane Station) on Mondays at 1pm (doors open 12:30pm)
Adults $11.50. Infants (0-12 months) Free. Partners, Grandparents & Friends Welcome!
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