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D&D: A Doc update
Hi everyone!
Hope you're all well. As we've been working on the cut and seeing storylines we love but that don't really fit in the film. Here's one from Bruce... Read more
D&D: A Doc update
Dear all:
Thank you for taking the time to read our updates. We're disappointed that these updates need to include notes about legal strife. We get it: it's a bore. ... Read more
D&D: A Doc update
Hi everyone,
An update on all fronts --
After nine months of seeking to negotiate a settlement outside of court, we learned on Monday that the other parties -- Fantasy... Read more
Dear friends,
On July 30, 2014, the Supreme Court of New York ruled in our favor, and ordered an injunction against Fantasy Films, Andrew Pascal and James Sprattley. In brief,... Read more
Gen Con screening and panel event.
If you're into roleplaying or tabletop gaming then you've maybe, just maybe, heard about a game called Dungeons & Dragons. (And we know you've heard about the film, Dungeons &... Read more
Hello everyone!
We've been busy yet again this weekend shooting at a Metropolitan Wargamers in Brooklyn. Peter, James, Kimber and the rest of them were really fantastic in their help... Read more
A Gary Gygax Day update.
Hi everyone, Happy Gary Gygax day. Here's a quick update on the film.
We've been busy prepping for an increasingly inaccurately dubbed 10-minute sneak-peek screening at Gen Con! The segment... Read more
Diesel LaForce Posters
Hey everyone, For those of you that ordered the Diesel LaForce posters, I'm happy to say they will begin shipping this weekend. There were a problem with the shipping of... Read more
Poster update
Hi Everyone,
This is just a short update with some good news! I'm excited to say that I have just finished signing the Certificates of Authenticity for the posters and... Read more
D&D documentary update.
Hi Everyone,
This is Anthony, the director of D&D:A Doc.
In January of this year it became clear that a competing film is being made by a production company owned... Read more
Ewalt Books
Hi All -
Apologies for not sending any updates for the last two months. Production on the film is moving, albeit slowly, but progressing forward. The mountain of footage to... Read more
Ewalt's Books
David literally just sent us this pic of the boxes of books from his publisher. These are the copies we will be sending out to you lucky people who pledged... Read more
Ewalt and LaForce
Sounds like a new cop drama, doesn't it?
Sadly, it's not. What is good news is that we have some Rewards Updates.
David Ewalt's book has a publish date: August... Read more
Some Updates
Hi Everyone -
We've been remiss about our updates as of late and for that we apologize. We have been gearing up for the start of the initial editing process... Read more
"Playing at the World", Jon Peterson's Book - Delivered!
Now that we've had a little down time, we were able to pick up copies of Jon Peterson's book "Playing at the World" (signed by Jon Peterson) and are in... Read more
Guest Blogger: Matt Shoemaker, our Archivist Extraordinaire
Information Adventures
A documentary project on a topic such as this can benefit from a little extra research services staff. Many of those who helped forge the beginnings of D&D... Read more
Diesel Laforce Unveils D&D:A Doc Prints
Calling them "Sphere of Doom" and "35 Years Later and There Are Still Lizard Men". These prints by Diesel Laforce are incredible.
We were on hand to witness the unveiling... Read more
Lake Geneva Re-Cap (Part 2)
The day before Gary Con officially got started, Luke Gygax was able to break away from his duties and gave us an early interview and a glimpse of what it... Read more
Lake Geneva Re-Cap (Part 1)
Big snow awaited us in the Great Lakes area as Anthony made the last flight into Chicago Midway and myself trying to connect out of Cleveland into Indianapolis, to start... Read more
Ground Report - Austin, TX 2013
First mission as soon as we landed in Austin was to find us some killer BBQ. Just by chance, Anthony saw Johnny T's BBQ at the North Austin Trailer Yard... Read more
"Austin-Bound and Down...
...loaded up and truckin'. We're gonna do what they say can't be done."
Hi everyone -
We have some amazing things to update you all on today. Our trip to Austin... Read more
The First of Our Rewards Are Sent Out and More Diesel Sketches
Congratulations to Walter Larson and everyone else who pledged for James Lowder's classic Forgotten Realms novel, "Prince of Lies" (2003 WotC edition) and "Beyond the Wall: Exploring George R. R.... Read more
Tales From Seattle
Our first day at Wizards of the Coast in Renton, WA, we were greeted by Laura Tommervik and Shelly Mazzanoble who welcomed us with a tour of the facility. Our... Read more
A New Year and a Sneak Peek at the Diesel LaForce's Posters
Hi Everyone -
Hoping that all of you had an awesome and amazing New Year. We are gearing up and ready to continue with filming. Our first stop in the... Read more
Hi Everyone -
James here. We're back from our brief hiatus after completing some physical therapy on my back, and boy did we have our work cut out for us.... Read more
Meet Erika (and some other stuff)
Hi Everyone -
Erika Dahl has been kind of enough to give us a helping hand with coordinating the Kickstarter rewards and making sure everyone gets what they pledged for.... Read more
Packing up and getting ready to ship out...
Tomorrow continues production of the D&D documentary (imagine a very enthusiastic, Kermit-the-Frog style "Yayyyyyy"). This is our first foray back since Gen-Con 2012 when we interviewed Peter Adkison.
James and... Read more
A note from Anthony & James
Kickstarter is aptly named. I think Andrew, James and I had a true desire to make this film before, but since kickstarter my desire has turned into a strong drive... Read more
Okay, so now what?
We know what you're all thinking, "it's been almost 3 weeks since you've been funded, why isn't the movie finished?" A fair question.
You'll be happy to know that we... Read more
The times, they are a-tickin'.
Hi everyone -
We have provided a Paypal account to those wishing to have add-ons to their original pledges or for any who might have missed out on the KS... Read more
Poor Choice of Words
Hi Everyone -
Apologies for the confusion that the last update seems to have garnered. Some folks have expressed their dissatisfaction with the implication that we are abandoning KS a... Read more
Hey Pal, we've got a PayPal.
Hi Everyone -
Yes, we have our PayPal account up and running. This was set-up as many people have requested to back the project after the Kickstarter campaign finished or... Read more
A Note of Thanks.
The success of our Kickstarter truly would not have been possible without the help of some amazing people.
A million thanks to Lisa Stevens at Paizo, Gail Gygax, Michael Tresca,... Read more
Thank you all for supporting us and giving us your hard-earned money to help make this film possible. We are beyond ecstatic and admittedly a little emotional right now. The... Read more
"Look, even more Lembas bread"
That's right more upgrade options. Here's one from one of our backers:
At $251, you get: Your Name in the Thank You Section of the End Credits of the Documentary.... Read more
We've Added Some Upgrade Options
- At $125, you can get both David Ewalt's book, "Of Dice and Men" and Jon Peterson's "Playing at the World" and the 2 Disc Limited Edition DVD/Blu-Ray.
- At... Read more
10 Hours To Go...Can We Break $250,000?
A long shot, we know. But how about we throw a little incentive. We did some quick calculations and decided to offer the Dungeons & Dragons: A Documentary Companion Book... Read more
36 Hours Left
We have 36 hours left on our Kickstarter. Though we have amazingly achieved our fundraising goal, every dollar we raise past it helps in a myriad of ways: archival footage,... Read more
It's Payback Time
Hi Everyone -
With only 48 hours left, the countdown starts to the finish. We're thankful that pledges are still coming in. As we explained with last night's update, every... Read more
"You want what? More money?"
Well yes. But it's not so we can drive around in gold cars and drink expensive caviars while we wear our genuine, designer tyrannosaurus-rex-skin jeans (although, admittedly those would be... Read more
we are humbled...
25 Days, 11 hours and 11 minutes was how long it took to get this film funded. Your film is now going to be funded.
No sweeter words have we... Read more
Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.
Hello Everyone -
Wow, what an incredible day. We are humbled by the overwhelming amount of support and pledges today. Let's go over it with a few numbers.
In the... Read more
T Minus 5 Days
And what a day it has been. It seems everyone's efforts to spread the word is working. And with posts in the Id DM, the Laughing Squid and even a... Read more
7 Days...Strike That, 6 Days Left.
Hi Everyone -
We are winding down with our Kickstarter fundraising with only a week left. By this point next week, we'll know if we can continue to make a... Read more
Sneak Peek 5
Hi Everyone -
We continue to move forward despite the slow uptake on pledges. We have been told many times that the "kickstarter plateau" is to be expected and is normal.... Read more
New Exclusive Rewards
We are very excited about these new rewards. They will be made available tonight but we wanted to give you all the heads-up first.
Diesel LaForce, famed illustrator who has... Read more
Sneak Peek 4
And here's the second clip for today.
Here is Alexis Ohanian (co-founder of Reddit, Hipmunk & Breadpig) talking about surviving the "dangers" of Dungeons & Dragons.
Cheers, all.
Anthony, James... Read more
Sneak Peek 3
Hi Everyone -
The campaign is going strong, but perhaps we are experiencing the infamous Kickstarter "plateau effect" where-in pledges come slower. Most of you are already on it for... Read more
Sneak Peeks 2
2nd of 2.
This one shows Stefan Pokorny of Dwarven Forge talking about a D&D Renaissance.
Some Sneak Peeks
Hi Everyone -
Day 4 of our Kickstarter and we are so grateful to those who have pledged to the project. So, as a small thank you, we will be... Read more
Launch All Vipers
Hi Everyone -
Launch Day came with a bang. We couldn't be happier with the response. James stayed up half the night refreshing the page to see who had pledged.... Read more


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I think one of the best definitions of sin is anything we do that separates us from God. When we talk about sin we find that humans make very little of sin and God makes so much of it. People joke about it, even brag about their sins. Much of our entertainment glorifies sinful life choices.
God hates sin (Proverbs 6:16ff.). God says that the "wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). God says that sin is a very serious matter.
A fellow named Willie was deep in debt and was thinking of committing suicide.
Elmer Towns tells about a motorcycle gang member who was dramatically converted to faith in Jesus Christ. The next Sunday he did the only thing he knew he should do and went to church. Nobody in the church knew him and he walked down to the second aisle and sat in the pew. The people stared because he looked the part: big and burly, bearded, long hair, black jacket and lots of tattoos.
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well-chronicled, many children who are overweight or obese don't realize it. That's why the Oldham County Family YMCA — a leading voice on improving health — wants families to understand the role weight perception plays in childhood obesity and ways to reverse course through increased physical activity and improved eating habits.
Concert a great event
Last Saturday night, La Grange was the winner in oh so many ways! The Rawlings family's vision of providing La Grange a location for community events was unveiled at the Dedication Concert of the new CityPlace.
For the first time in our 22-year parenting career, hubby and I attended a Friday night high school football game. Never having a kid on the team, I have not been compelled to spend my time on cold, metal bleachers.
But this past Friday was an entirely different matter. Our daughter was on the homecoming court, so I donned my heaviest sweater, grabbed a couple of blankets and we headed to the game. I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, so I asked, "Where is the best place to sit so that we have a good view?"
Since I began working at hospice in 1989, I have developed a new awareness of cherishing each moment. I have gained this awareness from the elderly and from individuals who are close to death.
One day, when Vice President Calvin Coolidge was presiding over the Senate, one senator angrily told another to go "straight to hell." The offended senator complained to Coolidge as presiding officer and Coolidge looked up from the book he had been leafing through while listening to the debate and wittily replied. "I've looked through the rule book," he said, "You don't have to go."
As any good firefighter knows, where there's smoke, there could be a fire.
The problem for residents of North Oldham is that the smoke is currently coming from their own firehouse.
It started weeks ago, when the contract of current North Oldham Fire Chief David Stoltz wasn't renewed. A 30-year veteran of the department who started as a volunteer, it seems unnatural that Stoltz would depart out of the blue.
I don't have any gay friends. At least I don't think I do. I don't really even know any gay people. I have some acquaintances who I suspect may be gay or that someone may have told me were gay. But no one has ever personally told me they were gay, so I don't "know." How would I know unless I asked them and that would just be rude and none of my business.
So I have no close knowledge of the gay marriage issue and no personal knowledge of gay people yearning for marriage equality.
This is the perfect time of year to cook with fresh vegetables. Most vegetables are in season now, so cook, can and freeze those vegetables. What is in season? Squash, eggplant, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, lettuce, cabbage, greenbeans, peppers and cucumbers... almost every vegetable.
No tax increase
Christians like the Old Testament stories that have mercy and inspiration in them, but some Christians find the stories of wrath and destruction to be offensive.For example, Samuel instructs King Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites.
"Now go and smite Amalek and utterly destroy all that they have; do not spare them, but kill both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass" (I Samuel 15:3). Usually what Christians try to do is forget such texts are in the Old Testament, focus on the New Testament and pretend everything is alright.
When people think of Oldham County, many think of our schools. This is something of which we should all be proud because the successes and reputation of our schools serve as a reflection of our community and the value we place on education. Oldham County, when compared to the other 119 counties throughout the state, ranks among the highest in median household income and educational attainment.
Upset at Goshen mayor
Just a review, I'm a 29-year (fairly-active-in–schools-and-county-management) resident of Oldham/Prospect and I read. Evidently, the City of Goshen Mayor and cohorts passed an amendment to the leash law to include leashing cats? Even this non-roaming cats' fan found this idea strange. We once tried to put a leash on our small parrot to get it sunshine – it didn't go well!
Next to the salvation of my soul and my birth, marrying Kathy was the most important thing and the best thing that ever happened in my life. Our years together have been my greatest blessing.
I frequently notice random bruises on my legs, arms and torso, and have absolutely no idea how they got there. It could be that I bruise easily, but the truth is, I am a total klutz. I am so accident prone that it hardly registers anymore when I bump into inanimate objects or trip over my left feet.
Over the last three weeks we have looked at the problem of evil. We have seen how the Bible explains evil as rising out of the personified presence of evil that we call Satan, that our world is fallen due to the original sin of Adam and Eve and how the justice of God allows Him to solve the injustice of evil over eternity. Today I look at the most difficult challenge for us: Trusting in the goodness of God no matter what the circumstances in life that we face.
How can I
negotiate a price?
One of the best ways to negotiate the best price is to hire an experienced Realtor that is a strong negotiator. A Realtor can research the sold homes in your area to tell you the average the list price/sale price ratio. They can also research similar homes that have sold to confirm a fair sale price.
Which loans might be best?
When I posted my kindergarten graduation photos on Facebook, I was pleasantly surprised to receive messages and friend requests from people I last saw at the age of five. Through the miracle of social media, I now have the ability to learn what my kindergarten classmates have been up to for the past 40 years.
Cherub-faced Eric, who walked next to me in the processional, now has a full beard and a family of five.
Becky, the girl I envied for her pretty mass of curls, is a doctor and apparently uses a hair straightener every day.
There are many things I have had the joy of seeing in my lifetime – the Grand Canyon, Hawaii, some of the great cathedrals of Europe, the isle of Capri and the Canadian Rockies. There are many things I would still like to see – the Holy Land, Australia and New Zealand, the Greek isles, Germany and Victoria Falls. I want to continue to see my home happy and peaceful. I want to see the difference between right and wrong. Most of all, I want to see my Higher Power.
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I am a fan of DHC skincare and cosmetic products, although the brand is better known in Asia than in the UK. I was surprised to find the DHC UK site (ok, I just didn't look very hard) which sells some of their bestsellers like the Cleansing Oil and Lash Tonic at good prices too! Basically it saves me having to wait 2 weeks and pay for international shipping.
Another one of their popular products is the Tourmaline Mask:
Sayeth DHC:
Bring back your skin's natural glow with this mineral-rich mask. Micro-fine particles of precious tourmaline gems help promote radiance, while kaolin and bentonite clays remove impurities and absorb excess oil to help bring a tired-looking complexion back to life.
I am really into face masks at the moment but it has to be quick and it has to be easy. Hence I like sheet masks, but even then, sometimes I'm just too lazy to even peel the packet open. (I really like Neutrogena 2 in 1 Mask and Bliss Oxygen Mask at the moment – quick quick quick!).
Tourmaline Pack is an old school mask:
What do I mean by an old school mask?
Well, it reminds me of the stuff my mum used to have and I would "borrow".
It's got an extremely THICK texture – like an old style mud mask but it's quite hard to work with. It's hard to squeeze out of the tube, it's hard to spread and you have to use quite a lot of product.
Apart from that it's ok – doesn't smell funny, didn't give me any allergic reactions.
So I applied this mask as-per-intructions – and the verdict?…
Well, on the side, my skin looked bright and radiant, it felt softer and my pores seemed smaller.
On the bad side, the morning after I had broken out BIG-STYLEE – spots all over my chin and around the jaw line – Stephen Hendry* had nothing on me – and because my skin has been dry too I haven't been able to pop them.
So if you are going to use this product, do realise that it is going to draw out impurities so don't use it too close to a big occasion!
Also, this is better for Oilier skins – I think it exacerbated my dry patches.
I've just seen on the UK site that it's going to be discontinued – so if you want to try it you'll have to find it somewhere else!
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ENNIS, Texas - Notes from round 3 qualifying in Pro Extreme Motorcycle at the American Drag Racing League, ADRL World Finals VIII presented by CarSafe listing lane, rider name, elapsed time/top speed this round, position in order following run, best prior elapsed time/speed, and position in order prior to run:
Left Lane: Charlie Prophit No Time, Now #13; No Prior Run
Right Lane: Monte Campbell Runs 4.179/166.31, Now #5; Best prior run: 4.189/164.31, Was #5
Prophit had problems and did not run.
Left Lane: Blaine Hale Runs 4.764/149.56, Now #10; No Prior Run
Right Lane: Charles Seaton Runs 6.537/83.63, Now #11; Best prior run: 4.915/140.71, Was #10
Hale got down the track, but not at a competitive pace.
Left Lane: Casey Stemper No Time, Now #13; Best prior run: 5.911/78.97, Was #13
Right Lane: C.D. Watson Runs 4.353/163.71, Now #7; Best prior run: 4.361/163.51, Was #9
Stemper broke at the line.
Left Lane: TT Jones Runs 4.246/163.16, Now #7; Best prior run: 4.252/162.94, Was #6
Right Lane: Chuck Wilburn Runs 4.190/168.26, Now #6; Best prior run: 4.353/161.13, Was #8
Left Lane: Shane Eperjesi Runs 4.153/169.64, Now #4; Best prior run: 4.172/169.76, Was #3
Right Lane: Nathan Murray Runs 4.144/167.28, Now #3; Best prior run: 4.174/163.31, Was #4
Left Lane: Eric McKinney Runs 4.111/174.93, Now #1; Best prior run: 4.068/174.73, Was #1
Right Lane: Dave Norris Runs 4.077/171.71, Now #2; Best prior run: 4.098/172.74, Was #2


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Oil and gas are becoming increasingly harder to find. Large reservoirs are now found at greater depths and in sediments that are much harder to analyze, like the recent Jack Field discovery in the Gulf of Mexico, which was found at more than 20,000 feet under the sea floor. To interpret and discover these reservoirs it is necessary to acquire and process huge amounts of seismic data. And due to the complexity of the sediment layers, better resolution is needed in the images, which means acquiring even more data.
At a time when most people still thought of GPUs as consumer gaming technology, Houston-based Headwave, a company that specializes in geophysical data analysis, began developing a nextgeneration computing platform that could harness the parallel-processing power of the graphics card.
Headwave solutions, implemented on NVIDIA® GPU computing solutions, allow geophysicists to apply advanced filters to their data and instantly see results even on multi-terabyte datasets. In addition, geophysicists can analyze the original acquired seismic ("pre-stack") data in multiple dimensions as part of their daily workflow.
Processing of terabyte datasets traditionally required months of manual labor and more months of compute time for number crunching. Headwave brings products to market that allow geophysicists to apply advanced filters to their data – and instantly see results even on multi-terabyte datasets. Using NVIDIA GPU computing solutions, Headwave is able to increase compute rates, and also reduce time spent in manual operations, by 100x.
Working with terabyte data sets in real time would not have been possible without the recent advances in NVIDIA's GPU computing solutions. Oil and gas company workstations are already outfitted with GPUs, meaning that much of the hardware infrastructure to exploit this technology is already in place. As a result, oil and gas companies are poised to start taking advantage of this new technology.
For more information about NVIDIA GPU computing solutions, visit www.nvidia.com/tesla


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Washington, D.C., June 19, 2013—The American Society
of Landscape Architects commends Congressman Albio Sires (NJ) for reintroducing
today the Community Parks Revitalization Act (CPRA), which would help
communities to rehabilitate existing and develop new community parks and
outdoor recreational facilities.
Today, many communities are suffering from deteriorating
infrastructure, chronic stormwater management issues, lagging economies,
limited green spaces, poor health and chronic disease. Community parks and
other outdoor recreation facilities have a proven record for revitalizing
communities by: increasing economic development; improving public health;
increasing daily physical activity; reconnecting children with nature; reducing
crime; and providing safe, healthy alternatives for youth.
The Community Parks Revitalization Act (CPRA) will stimulate
neighborhood economic growth by leveraging limited public resources to generate
community reinvestment. Specifically, the bill will authorize grants for park
and recreation agencies, which must be matched with local funds. Grants could
be used to rehabilitate existing and develop new community parks and
recreational infrastructure. Additionally the bill now includes an
innovative financing mechanism that would establish a program for secured loans
and loan guarantees for the development of parks and recreation infrastructure.
Notably, this program, modeled after the popular Transportation Infrastructure
Innovative Financing Act (TIFIA), would allow either large scale projects such
as trail systems, or multiple communities to bundle multiple projects together
allowing eligible entities to take advantage of low cost financing.
"Considering that more than 80 percent of the U.S.
population now lives in urban areas, it is critical that our nation's leaders
recognize the importance of quality of life in the communities where most
American live," says Barbara Tulipane, President and CEO of the National
Recreation and Park Association. "The CPR Act emphasizes the vital role local
parks and recreation plays in shaping and improving the economic vitality,
environmental and physical wellness of urban communities in the country."
According to Nancy Somerville, Hon. ASLA, executive vice
president and CEO of ASLA, the Community Parks Revitalization Act is a crucial
opportunity to strengthen American communities.
"ASLA supports legislation that will assist with the
rehabilitation and construction of urban parks and recreational facilities
across the country," said Somerville. "Parks provide significant economic,
social, and environmental benefits to everyone in the community. Parks are not
just pretty places, but critical to the fabric of our daily lives."
Somerville also noted that landscape architects, many of
whom are part of small businesses, plan and design community parks and other
outdoor recreational spaces. They help encourage physical activity by making
spaces more accessible, attractive and sustainable. Exposure to nature reduces
stress and improves mood. These spaces also absorb stormwater runoff, saving
cities millions of dollars and, more importantly, promoting healthier, happier
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Stay a night or two in Marlborough
For a memorable night in Marlborough choose boutique accommodation surrounded by vineyards or escape to a lodge or retreat in the Marlborough Sounds.
Along with a great line up of hotels, motels and holiday parks in the region you can also choose to get in amongst it all with your choice of accommodation in Marlborough.
The Marlborough landscape is dominated with neat rows of vines, that grow the grapes, that produce the world class wines, that has made Marlborough world famous as a food and wine destination.
When you visit Marlborough spend your day sampling wine at winery cellar doors and picking up locally grown fresh produce and take it back to your accommodation among the vines. There is a great range of boutique hotels, lodges, and B&B's where the vines start just metres from the door so you can sit back and relax, and reflect on your day over a glass of your new favourite Marlborough wine.
From Picton or Havelock board a water taxi or scenic cruise out to one of the lodges, resorts or B&B's in the Marlborough Sounds. It doesn't take long to get there, but when you arrive you will feel like you have totally escaped. You won't miss out on great food and wine, seafood is of course a speciality. No matter what time of year an early morning kayak to explore the bays is a must, followed by a hearty breakfast. Or just sit back and relax and watch the waterline for pods of dolphins.
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Sherri C, Illinois
- 12/31/2014
About Me
I'm a mom of two small children and honored to be a part of this year's 2013 Disney Parks Moms Panel. Hailing from the Midwest, I'm typically found scouting our escape from the cold, bitter Chicago winds to our family's Laughing Place, Walt Disney World. Every day presents a new challenge as a high-rise residential Property Manager but I especially enjoy the challenges brought about by family or friends requesting Disney travel advice. I'm a lover of dining out, classic films, documentaries and Chicago's rich history. I'm fond of variety and stepping outside my comfort zone, which suits us perfectly when we travel to the World. From running the Expedition Everest Challenge to enjoying the bold, fusion flavors of Jiko, every trip is a new adventure and planning the details becomes half the fun.
About My Family
My Prince Charming and I met on our summer jobs at a country club, where a legendary Major League baseball player suggested, "we get married." It was love at first sight and after an engagement at the very same tee box, we are celebrating 10 years of marriage. He's an avid golfer and sports fanatic who always sets aside time for the challenging Walt Disney World golf courses. Our inquisitive 8-year-old son loves reading, baseball, dinosaurs and of course, video games. Our spirited 6-year-old daughter loves Disney princesses, singing, dancing and baking. With a family motto of, "work hard, play hard," we cherish our Disney time, absent daily distractions, to reconnect and appreciate our blessings.
About My Disney Experience
My first trip included participating in Magic Music Days which fostered my adoration for Walt Disney. Having experienced merely a glimpse of entertaining Walt Disney World guests, I was drawn to the auditions held in my area for the Walt Disney World College Program Entertainment Department, and was chosen as a Magic Kingdom parade Cast Member during the Millennium Celebration. Over the years, I've helped countless friends and family members plan their Walt Disney World vacations, from full itineraries to last minute touches. I've traveled solo, with small children, and in Grand Gatherings. We've dined with special dietary needs at over 70 locations around property, have enjoyed all levels of resort accommodations, and even embarked on runDisney races. With my experience as a prior Cast Member and current traveler, I can't wait to help you plan a magical trip tailored to your needs and expectations!


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Devonshire House Hotel, originally build in 1856, features historic charm, beams through elegant décor and is set within its own private, landscaped gardens in quiet surroundings. The Georgian property is located just over 1 mile away from Liverpool City Centre, a city steeped with Heritage & Culture and only 1mile from the M62 motorway. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout along with free parking during your stay.
Each spacious en-suite room at Devonshire House Hotel features Freeview TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Some rooms have stunning views across the grounds. Working desks, hairdryers and ironing boards are also provided in every room for your convenience. The hotel's Four Seasons restaurant serves a freshly cooked bistro menu along with a wide-ranging wine list. There is also a lounge bar and traditional pub for guests to enjoy drinks in relaxed surroundings. Liverpool Football Club and Everton Football Club are within 5 minutes' Drive from The Devonshire House Hotel. The Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located just 25 minutes away. Lime Street Rail Station is less than a 7 minute drive away. The famous Albert Dock can be reached in 10 minutes by car, and there are a variety of restaurants along the waterfront. Please note, when booking more than 5 rooms, different policies may apply.
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When I was in my 20s, being single made me the outsider.
I lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Wherever you live, surely there is a Park Slope: a neighborhood known for being child-friendly, where the sidewalks are choked with strollers, everyone seems to own a purebred Golden Retriever and all the guys with hot butts turn out to be carrying an Ergo when you catch up with them.
It was awful. One time, I wanted to go to my local diner, but it was brunch time and there was a line. The host asked, "How many? One? Stand over here," and went on to the next people in line—a couple.
"No!" they both shrieked. "Give her a seat!"
"But she can sit at the counter," he told them.
I took the emotional bullet. "Sit," I told them, heroically accepting my individual-serving place in this family-style world. "Sit in good health."
When I Was Single, I Felt Shame
Those were the days I'd lie in bed, nursing a well-earned Sunday morning hangover, and listen to the mom across the back alleyway say things like, "Well, I suggest you change your attitude if you actually want dessert." I'd weep into my mismatched sheets because dang it, that was adorable.
Rather than being femininist-ly happy to be alone, footloose and fancy free, I yearned for a boyfriend, a husband, domestic bliss. Worse, I felt shame. Shame that I apparently didn't deserve a table when I could just sit at the counter. Apologies for not having a plus-one. Mortification at running into an ex with hotsy-totsy Miss Thing while I felt like plain old Thing.
I'd ask myself: "What am I doing wrong? How can I change? Am I the only lonely one?"
Of course, once you're with a boyfriend, you may still identify with your formerly single self, like that nice couple that tried to give me their two-top. But it's hard to forget that lingering shame.
And I've Been Feeling It Again Lately
Even though now I've got the husband, the kids, and I'm the one saying, "I suggest you put those shoes on your feet if you expect to go to the playground," suddenly I feel a new shame.
Shame at my lack of having enough money for all the things my family needs-and wants. "Will it always be like this?" I ask. "What am I doing wrong? How can I change? Am I the only broke one?"
I've moved far from Park Slope, across the country to San Francisco, only to find that the whole city is basically a huge, 7×7 mile Park Slope. At 40, my life changed in the blink of an eye: I married and had two kids in the past five years, and ended up 3,000 miles from where I started, both physically and emotionally.
Our first kid was born in 2008, just as the economy was dipping into its current slough. Within weeks of coming home from the hospital, my husband was laid off from his videogame production job. As he approaches his 50s, he's not considered an experienced asset, just an older guy who won't want to work 70-hour weeks and doesn't have an undergrad degree in gaming technology because that didn't exist when he was in school.
Unable to land a new gig, he became the stay-at-home parent as I went off to be a marketing copywriter. We limped along on a reduced income. When I got laid off a year and a half later, we "celebrated" with a carefree, nap-time nooner, which resulted in Kid Number Two. (Don't let anyone tell you that you can't get pregnant while breastfeeding. Or after the age of 40.)
Powered by unemployment, COBRA health insurance and freelance/consultant gigs, we trimmed down and soldiered forth again. I was not-so-secretly delighted to be having a second kid, and I thought for sure solid work would show up soon. It always had.
This time it didn't.
Where We Are Now
Promising temp-to-perm positions petered out for my husband. Asking for raises lost me clients as a freelance writer. Unemployment ran out. And now, with two kids in preschool, our "trimming down" is more like a Brazilian bikini wax. We live in a transitional neighborhood that's headed upward, and as our landlords raise the rent, we're being priced out of our own home, unsure where we can go next.
In the meantime, the joy of spending time with friends is poisoned by my inability to reciprocate. Other people my age own houses with matching furniture; even if I were able to organize and clean our tiny rental apartment, it's still a tiny rental apartment.
My friends are also struggling, like moms who have put plans to return to work on the shelf because there is no work. "Available nanny" ads flood the neighborhood email lists. But we're worse off than our friends, since getting by on one income is better than getting by on undependable freelance income. My friends don't care how my home looks, but that doesn't stop me from feeling embarrassed, just as I felt miserable not having a plus-one for the 10,000 weddings I attended at 27.
We struggle month to month, borrowing from my retired parents when we can't make ends meet. We sometimes have to make excuses to the utility companies. My friends' complaints are things like, "We're so behind on saving for college/retirement," "I pass out when I pay the preschool bill," and "the one thing I won't give up is my cleaning lady!"
(For another woman's perspective on this, try reading " Why You're Not Actually Poor.")
When they say that, all I hear is: "We're saving. We pay all our bills. We have a cleaning lady!" It's like hearing a romantically entangled friend complain about the sunburn she got on her weekend away with her sexy boyfriend.
I Feel Like I Have to Lie About How We Struggle
On weekends, when we have my step-kids, we no longer fit in our small SUV, so my husband has to take the bus and meet up with us for family outings. (Oh, sure, public transportation is great: A 20-minute trip across the city on the 49 only takes two hours.)
The dark side of the American Dream is that if we don't achieve the greatness we feel, by birth, is ours for the taking, we've failed.
I'm embarrassed to invite people over to watch a soccer game, because our TV is a hand-me-down and our couch literally has springs poking through. I recently saved up some money for a fundraiser at our synagogue only to find that my friends had quietly paid for our family already. I wanted to cry. With gratitude, sure, but mostly with embarrassment.
This isn't about envy. My friends are fantastic, admirable people who earn their money working hard and appreciating everything they have. This is about shame. Right now, the kids don't notice they go to a co-op, where I work extra shifts to bring the price even lower, while their friends have nannies or go to day schools that cost more than our rent. Right now, they think the thrift store is better than Target. Right now, they don't know that their "break" from dance class is because I can't pay.
But they're going to start noticing in the next couple of years. And I worry that I'll feel shame for them, too.
How I Reconciled Myself Then, and Now
At a certain point when I was single, I realized I couldn't force someone to fall in love with me, but I could do more than just feel ashamed. I created index cards with annoying moments from past relationships, to remind myself that the wrong guy is worse than no guy. I took classes and went to events, like pub trivia night and karaoke night, to ensure I'd have evenings out that didn't have to be romantic.
Lo and behold, the shame faded, and when the time was right, there was Mr. Right. But at the core of it all, I had to forgive myself-being single didn't make me a bad person, and feeling bad about it didn't make me a bad feminist.
Similarly, if I'm broke, I can't force someone to give me a great job, but there's a lot more we can do than wallow in the power-sapping, paralyzing shame. First, we have to forgive ourselves: Being broke isn't a moral failing.
So we're doing what we can. I haunt a weekly email list detailing free and cheap activities around the Bay. I joined Freecycle so I could replace my busted printer. I figured out a babysitting swap. I started haunting "frugal mom" extreme-couponing sites, because those people are hilarious/nuts but also have some good ideas.
And I started joking about it. Because you're only as sick as your secrets.
Is it easy? No. Two weeks ago I dropped everything and missed a deadline to complete an edit test for a potential job, while on vacation, and rushed back home for an interview that went really, really well … only to hear that the company decided not to hire anyone after all. I was in a cold, emotionless funk for about four days. But I had people depending on me, so I pulled up my big-girl bloomers and got back to work.
Where That Leaves Me
I keep in mind that I am better off than a lot of people. And typing "how to be happily single" and "how to be happily broke" both get oodles of Google results. That helps, because it means I'm not alone.
John Steinbeck said, "Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires." The dark side of the American Dream is that if we don't achieve the greatness we feel, by birth, is ours for the taking, we've failed. It's a handy motivational tool, but it's also too simplistic: Your bank account is not the sum total of your worth. Neither is the object on the fourth finger of your left hand.
I'm more than my brokeness, just like I was more than my singleness way back when.
It may not buy me dinner, but that knowledge will at least allow me the emotional space to plan for the future, so it's not always like this. And should I always remain in the same non-relationship with wealth, well, there are people who are more money-lonely than I am. I can handle it.


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High School Network
We operate a network of high school alumni websites. We need a catchy design for what we will call the High School Spirit Meter. This will be a measure of how much high school spirit a user of the alumni site has. The more they interact on the site, the more High School Spirit they have.
We want the meter to display 5 "levels" of high school spirit, so we envision an image or tracking bar that is shaded based on the level the user reaches.
For example, new user would have 0 shading, the more interaction the user has, they go to level 1 which might have 20% of said image shaded, level 2 - 40%, level 5 - 100%.
So, taking the above into consideration, we really need 5 different images (one for each level of shading for the High School Spirit Meter).
U.S. only high school alumni (so basically anyone 18 years old or older who graduated from a U.S. high school).
The image(s) should be 250x30 pixels in size.
The image(s) should be in jpg or gif format.
The image(s) should be able to be used as a background image so text (the spirit score) can be overlayed on top of the image.
The image does NOT have to include the text of High School Spirit Meter - that name is used to explain the concept.
The image should be clean and professional - it should NOT be flashy, animated, etc.
Some random ideas we had for the spirit meter were a megaphone or any high school related image. However, someone may design a simple shaded bar as the meter but other images before/around the meter to fit the concept.
Please see the mock-up here http://www.affaction.com/spirit_mock.jpg for the area where the spirit meter will go.
We want the image to be 250 pixels wide to fit directly under the high school network logo you see. So the image in the mock-up is far too big (and we want something more professional looking).


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Since their humble beginning in 1903, cherished numbers have continued to increase in popularity often adding the finishing touch to our prized possessions and very often prove to be a valuable investment.
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A1 assigned in 1903
The Motor Car Act 1903, which came into force on 1 January 1904, required all motor vehicles to be entered on an official vehicle register, and to carry number plates. The Act was passed in order that vehicles could be easily traced in the event of an accident or contravention of the law. Vehicle registration number plates in the UK are rectangular or square in shape, with the exact permitted dimensions of the plate and its lettering set down in law.
You can find out where your personalised registration number plate was originally issued here.
The RTA announced on Wednesday that customers can now check out both available and unavailable numbers as well as those that are likely to be available in the future.
Sultan Al Marzouqi, director of Vehicle Licensing at the RTA's Licensing Agency, said: "This service does not only allow customers to enquire and buy the current codes, but also future codes (Up to Z). Customers can log onto RTA's website (www.rta.ae) by clicking 'Inquiring about Distinctive Number Plates' to know about the available numbers and buy them online."
He added that the system has been developed and programmed to provide information about available and unavailable numbers along with their prices.
The system also enables enquiring about numbers in four different ways: by code, by number of digits, by entering the numbers required, or by the price.
The RTA also offers distinguished number plates through online auction as well as through live auctions, drawing huge interests from enthusiasts with some plates going for millions of dirhams.
Last year, the single-digit plate D5 was auctioned for Dh33 million, the highest priced number in Dubai.
A TOTAL of 58 number plates are due to go under the hammer at Highlands College next week as part of an auction organised by the Infrastructure Department.
During the last two events, the auction raised more than £421,750 with the money going towards buying equipment for Driver and Vehicle Standards – the department's authority which oversee the registration of the Island's vehicles.
In 2013 one anonymous individual paid £71,000 for the plate JSY 1.
Infrastructure Minister Eddie Noel said that he was expecting one number plate to receive particular interest from bidders this year.
The three-letter scheme preserved the area letter codes as the second pair of letters in the set of three, and the single letter area codes were deleted (since prefixing a single letter code would create a duplicate of a two-letter code). In some areas, the available numbers with this scheme started to run out in the 1950s, and in those areas, a reversed sequence was introduced, i.e. 1 AAA to 999 YYY. The ever-increasing popularity of the car can be gauged by noting that these sequences ran out within ten years, and by the beginning of the 1960s, a further change was made in very popular areas, introducing 4-number sequences with the one and two letter area codes, but in the reverse direction to the early scheme (i.e. 1 A to 9999 YY). Often number plates were on hinges, as petrol tank caps were located under the number plates on some cars.
Record numbers of motorists are driving cars fitted with personalised numberplates amid a surge in "auto vanity".
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency sold a record 374,968 registrations last year, up 12 per cent in 12 months and almost five times the total in the mid-90s.
The trade in numberplates made more than £110 million for the Treasury in 2016-17 alone, a record annual total.
The rise coincides with an increase in the number of registrations made available by the DVLA, combined with a sharp rise in the value of rare plates over the past two decades.
In an era when we're all supposed to be flaunting our individuality, the trend for personalised car number plates has apparently never been higher. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which sells new and never-issued registrations, sold 374,968 last year, an increase of 12%.
Among private dealers, who sell pre-owned plates, business is just as good.
"For the past five years, [the market has] been steadily rising." It is thought one reason is a personalised plate makes the age of the car less obvious. But he also says social media has played a huge part. "It's, 'Hey, everybody, look at me'," he says.
People post pictures of their new cars on Instagram, and adding a private plate "seems to be something that people can use to boost their social media reach".
At the entry-level end of the market, "registrations that start at £250, on average there are 800 of those sold every day." He says one fairly common customer is the parent who buys a personalised plate for their child on passing their driving test, to go with a new car. "My typical client would be someone in their 40s or 50s, they've got a bit of money sitting about and always fancied a personalised number plate."
At the extreme end, plates can fetch more than £500,000. In 2014, one classic-car dealer bought a "25 O" plate, reportedly for his Ferrari 250 GTO, for £400,000 (the final price, including fees, was £518,000) and a "250 L" for £130,000.
"The numbers that were selling for £1,000 in 1980 now sell for £150,000. What probably changed it was in the late 80s, when the government started to sell numberplates. We in the trade all thought it would devalue the numbers, but it didn't, it just got more people interested."
A personalised plate is "a prestigious thing. There's a little bit of vanity about it," says Saperia. As for those of us who believe it's the mark of a bit of a berk, Saperia points out that the DVLA's sale of personalised plates "bring more than £100m every year to the treasury".
The number plate 1D was bought for a record £352,000 at auction yesterday.
Tycoon Nabil Bishara won it in fierce bidding and plans to put it on his wife's Bentley.
His £352,411 offer beats the previous £254,000 best for a DVLA sale, set by 51NGH in 2006. The DVLA's Damian Lawson said after the auction in Claverdon, Warks: We're absolutely over the moon."
Britain's priciest car reg is F1, bought privately for £440,625 in 2008 by Afzal Kahn of Bradford, West Yorks."
On average, the city RTOs earn close to Rs 12-14 crore annual revenue from the sale of special numbers. The number '1' can fetch a maximum of Rs 12 lakh if it is not available in the current running series and is purchased from a future series. A two-wheeler owner can buy the special number for Rs 1.5 lakh. At the Andheri RTO, large TV screens display information on VIP numbers.
The latest statistics show that Pune tops all RTOs when it comes to selling the special registration numbers, while Mumbai comes fifth.
While Pune RTO has sold 30,366 numbers and fetched a revenue of Rs 23.45 crore, this was followed by Nashik RTO where 27,545 VIP numbers were sold to citizens at a cost of Rs 19.59 crore. At Thane, as many as 10,744 special numbers were sold to fetch a revenue of Rs 9.98 crore while Kolhapur sold 10,611numbers for Rs 7.3 crore.
The craze for getting a VIP number began in the northern states," said an official. For example, in Punjab, there have been cases of farmers buying VIP numbers for lakhs of rupees in auction. In 2012, a Chandigarh businessman purchased registration number CH-01-AN-0001 for Rs 17 lakh. The number AK-47 is also popular in Punjab and sold for Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh almost every year.
On Saturday an Emirati businessman bought the distinctive Dubai car plate number AA10 after posting the winning bid of 3.12 million dirhams during the Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) 97th 'Open Plates Auction'.
Majid Mustafa, who has been participating in the RTA auctions since 2002, told the UAE-based publication that he will keep the AA10 number plate for his personal use and mount it on one of his numerous cars.
The RTA's year-end auction raised a total of 12.75 million dirhams this time around and saw nine other AA code plates, including 12, 50, 100, 333, 786, 1000, 8888, 11111, and 55555 going under the hammer.
Mustafa also said that he has owned a total of 5,000 special plates, many of which he already traded and gained profitable margins. At a price of 6 million dirhams, the most expensive plate he has ever acquired was I10.
During the auction on Saturday, the second most expensive plate went to Essa Al Habbai who bought AA12 for 2.72 million dirhams.
Another Emirati won the bidding for the third most expensive plate, AA50, priced at 1.84 million dirhams, while a 44-year-old Lebanese expat acquired AA11111 for 1.21 million dirhams.
"I will mount it on my Lamborghini..."
Another Emirati, 32-year-old businessman Jaber Khamis, won the number AA333 after bidding 700,000 dirhams for it.
"The plate (AA333) is really special. I will mount it on my Lamborghini but I might also sell it if I find the right buyer who will offer a really good price," Khamis told Khaleej Times.
At the auction, RTA also unveiled a new design for Dubai number plates. It will feature the Dubai brand logo, and the letters and digits will be printed in black on white background.
In October, RTA already raised 25 million dirhams at the 'Open Plates Auction'.
"The number auctions organized by the RTA are characterized by transparency and enthusiasm. They measure up to the aspirations of customers who seek exclusivity in this regard. Such auctions suffice the needs and aspirations of number plate enthusiasts, and reflect RTA's keenness to realize its third strategic goal of 'People Happiness'," said Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA's Licensing Agency at the time.
$30,000 for personalised plates? Tell him he's dreaming.
Gracemere man Chase Ferguson's "for sale" post attracted plenty of attention overnight, but probably not the kind he was after.
Ironically, the $30K price tag he's placed on a set of "no idea" personalised number plates has spurred a thread of witty remarks and memes, but few interested buyers.
"Two standard size prestige plates. NO IDEA. Excellent condition still on vehicle. $30 000 or nearest offer," he posted to the Rockhampton Buy, Swap, Sell Facebook page on Sunday night.
It comes as the Rockhampton was found to have the second-highest number of personalised plates in the state, with 3644 residents pimping their rides.
The region sits next in line to the Sunshine Coast (5598), which trumps the regions of Mackay (3012); Gladstone (1072); Bundaberg (1072); Fraser Coast (766); Warwick (305) and Gympie (602).
While some are saying Chase's asking price is exorbitant, $30,000 is a bargain compared to some sellers who are asking up in the hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars.
Rodney Gilchrist has taken up "dream" real estate on the personalised plate front, buying up DREAM1, DREAM2, DREAM3, DREAM4, DREAM5 and DREAM6 and re-selling for $300,000.
The number plates have been on the market for about 12 months, as the church pastor patiently waits for a cashed-up fleet manager to buy the plates.
Chase Ferguson has been contacted for comment.
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Sharm el-Sheikh (also written occasionally without the dash, as Sharm el Sheikh) is a beach resort city and one of Egypt's most popular tourist destinations.
What to Do
Sharm el-Sheikh is not only one of the biggest tourist draws for Egypt, but for the entire region. The city's beaches are excellent, so are ideal spots if you're just looking for a little bit of sand on which to sunbathe all day (don't forget to turn over every so often). But the city offers so much more than just nice beaches.
In fact, Sharm el Sheikh is perhaps best known as a world-class diving destination - the Tiran and Ras Mohammed reefs in particular are famous the world over, and are a short two hours away from the city. They are incredibly popular diving sites, so you don't want to head there on your own with the hope that you'll be alone. If you're looking for a more personal and private experience, you'll want to hire someone to take you on a diving safari. Either way, you'll have some of the best diving the world's oceans have to offer.
Away from the water, the nearby Sinai Desert is a great destination for excursions (day trips or overnight adventures can both be arranged from Sharm el-Sheikh) to see the Bedouins and the sights which are only available in the desert.
Getting There
Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (airport code SSH) is the main entry point and is where you'll fly into when you book an airline ticket to Sharm el Sheikh. It's not a major international airport, however, so you may have to fly through Cairo first and then hop on a local EgyptAir flight.
In addition to getting around on foot, it's easiest to go longer distances in Sharm el Sheikh via taxi or by bus.
Where to Stay
Sharm el-Sheikh has several big and luxurious resort hotels right along the beach, but if you're looking for more budget hotels in Sharm el Sheikh there are options for you as well. You will find cheaper options if you look a little further away from the beach, and check out the Sharm el-Sheikh hostels listings for the one- and two-star hotels that will likely best fit a budget traveler's budget.


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Last week, I discussed the federal BEER Act. Today, it looks a bit more promising for the tax cut legislation that would put millions back in brewery pockets.
A fairly wide-spreading marketing effort took over this past week. You can now see an out-pouring of support from Senators across all parts of the U.S. With each passing day, it appears more likely that this bi-partisan effort will pass through the Senate.
As of today, both Sen. Maria Cantwell and Sen. Patty Murray have stepped up to provide assurance that they will back the BEER Act. In total, The Wall Street Journal counts 17 senators as co-sponsors. But, reports last week showed that there are closer to thirty that have expressed support for the bill.
If you want to learn more about the BEER Act, read our earlier post. In that post, you can find summary information, as well as links to the language, courtesy of the Brewers Association. The Act itself is incredibly brief.
We will continue to track progress of the bill, here at Brewery Law Blog.
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Sometimes anticancer drugs can cause problems with your body's nerves. One example of a condition affecting the nervous system is peripheral neuropathy, where you feel a tingling, burning, weakness, or numbness or pain in your feet and legs. Some drugs can also affect the muscles, making them weak, tired, or sore.
Sometimes these nerve and muscle side effects, though annoying, are not serious. In other cases, nerve and muscle symptoms may be serious and need medical attention. Be sure to report any nerve or muscle symptoms to your doctor. Most of the time, these symptoms will get better; however, it may take up to a year after your treatment ends.
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- Feeling colder than normal
- Pain when walking
- Weak, sore, tired, or achy muscles
- Loss of balance
- Clumsiness
- Difficulty picking up objects and buttoning clothing
- Shaking or trembling
- Walking problems
- Hearing loss
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
Tell your doctor as soon as symptoms appear so they can be promptly treated.
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- If your fingers are numb, be very careful when grasping objects that are sharp, hot, or otherwise dangerous.
- If your sense of balance or muscle strength is affected, avoid falls by moving carefully, using handrails when going up or down stairs, and using bath mats in the bathtub or shower. Use a cane or other walking aid if needed.
- If possible, always wear shoes with soft soles, such as sneakers.
- When bathing, check the temperature of your bath water with a thermometer. This will help you avoid getting burned by water that is too hot.
- Be careful when cooking. Take steps to avoid cutting or burning yourself.
- Wear gloves when cooking, washing dishes, or gardening.
- Rest when you feel tired.
- Ask your doctor for pain medication. There are multiple different medications available that can effectively treat the pain related to neuropathy. In certain situations your doctor may refer you to a cancer pain specialist for further treatment.
- Consider acupuncture. Many people with acute neuropathy find acupuncture helpful. It usually takes 2-5 treatments before beneficial effects can be appreciated. Acupuncture treatment is in some cases covered by medical insurance. Check with your doctor to see if you are at risk for infection from accupuncture because of low white blood cell counts.
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ATLANTA -- The Department of Homeland Security has released a wave of immigrant detainees from detention centers in anticipation of looming budget cuts in Washington. Some of those are from detention centers here in Atlanta and the state of Georgia, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
Republicans argue the government is putting more criminals on the street. Some say the detainees being released will abscond and not show up for their court hearings.
In a statement U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said the releases are necessary "in order to make the best use of limited detention resources."
ICE said detainees have been released from four detention centers in the state of Georgia including the Atlanta City Detention Center. Immigration detainees are held at three other detention centers including North Georgia Detention Center in Gainesville, Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin and Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says detention is now for the most serious offenders. "The guidance we have given to ICE and ICE agents is to focus on those who commit other crimes, who are repeat violators, who are fugitives from existing warrants and taking those who are low priority out of the system," she said.
But Phil Kent, who is on Georgia's Immigration Enforcement Review Board, said many of those detainees who are released probably won't be heard from again. "I don't think there's going to be the supervision," he said. "This is the wrong move to do. They could have laid off some of the bureaucrats at the desk jobs rather than to make these releases."
The government has not dropped the deportation cases against the immigrants who are being released. ICE said they will be supervised in different ways, from ankle monitors to being required to check in with ICE agents on a frequent basis.
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Greetings, supporters and friends —
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Supermechanical is solar-powered
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A graduation of sorts: assembly, beta, schedule
Our biggest update yet — the schedule for the final stretch, a tour of the assembly process in New Hampshire, and lots of photos.
Read it at the blog: http://supermechanical.tumblr.com/post/23719046324/a-graduation-of-sorts-assembly-beta-schedule
String and Stone
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Lots of things happening around here lately. Parts are going to the assemblers and injection molds are heating up! Speaking of heating up, check out our new... Read more
Refinement is unglamorous.
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The State of Twine, and a Shipping Update.
Hi Backers,
We've got a *huge* new update for your over at the Supermechanical blog.
Grab a beverage, and have a gander!
Wireless signals, New hardware, and Rocket fins!
A nice big and juicy Twine update is now up on the Supermechanical blog:
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Crafting chocolate and cases
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It's time for another Twine update. This week we solve the great mystery of the breakout board. Head on over to the Supermechanical blog to check it out. You... Read more
Sensor poll #2 results
WHEN current rises above 1A for 90 minutes THEN email "The kids have watched enough TV today."
WHEN Bedside Lamp is turned off THEN tweet "Goodnight, John-Boy."
Hello, friends and backers — as you... Read more
Wireless Router Survey
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Our backers rule.
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Hours left; pets talk
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Sensor poll #1 results
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WHEN motion sensor detects motion, THEN tweet "Someone's peeking at gifts under the tree!"
Our backers have... Read more
Mailboxes and press
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Etymology 1Edit
From Old English styntan ("make blunt"), probably influenced in some senses by cognate Old Norse *stynta.
stint (plural stints)
- A period of time spent doing or being something; a spell.
- He had a stint in jail.
- 2012 May 13, Andrew Benson, "Williams's Pastor Maldonado takes landmark Spanish Grand Prix win", in BBC Sport[1]:
- That left Maldonado with a 6.2-second lead. Alonso closed in throughout their third stints, getting the gap down to 4.2secs before Maldonado stopped for the final time on lap 41.
- Limit; bound; restraint; extent.
- South
- God has wrote upon no created thing the utmost stint of his power.
- South
- Quantity or task assigned; proportion allotted.
- Cowper
- His old stint — three thousand pounds a year.
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a period of time spent doing or being something
stint (third-person singular simple present stints, present participle stinting, simple past and past participle stinted)
- (archaic, intransitive) To stop (an action); cease, desist.
- 1460-1500, The Towneley Playsː
- We maun have pain that never shall stint.
- 1590, Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene, III.iii:
- O do thy cruell wrath and spightfull wrong / At length allay, and stint thy stormy strife […]
- (Can we date this quote?) Shakespeare
- And stint thou too, I pray thee.
- (Can we date this quote?) Sir Walter Scott
- The damsel stinted in her song.
- 1460-1500, The Towneley Playsː
- (obsolete, intransitive) To stop speaking or talking (of a subject).
- Late 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer, 'The Franklin's Tale', Canterbury Tales:
- Now wol I stynten of this Arveragus, / And speken I wole of Dorigen his wyf
- Late 14th century, Geoffrey Chaucer, 'The Franklin's Tale', Canterbury Tales:
- (intransitive) To be sparing or mean.
- The next party you throw, don't stint on the beer.
- (transitive) To restrain within certain limits; to bound; to restrict to a scant allowance.
- To assign a certain task to (a person), upon the performance of which he/she is excused from further labour for that day or period; to stent.
- (of mares) To impregnate successfully; to get with foal.
- (Can we date this quote?) J. H. Walsh
- The majority of maiden mares will become stinted while at work.
- (Can we date this quote?) J. H. Walsh
to be sparing or mean
Etymology 2Edit
Origin unknown.
stint (plural stints)
- Any of several very small wading birds in the genus Calidris. Types of sandpiper, such as the dunlin or the sanderling.
wading bird of the genus Calidris
Etymology 3Edit
stint (plural stints)
- Misspelling of stent (medical device).
Alternative formsEdit
Related to stött ("short,") stynt ("to shorten.")
stint f (definite & vocative stinta, vocative plural stinte)
Declension of stint.