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For many buried in debt, their options seem limited. Late night cable ads and mailers advertising debt consolidation showing the happy faces of 'debtors' (really actors) singing the praises of debt consolidation appear to offer and easy and sunny solution.
The reality of debt consolidation programs is often much darker with creditors holding decks stacked against unwitting debtors. Anyone considering debt consolidation in Chicago should understand its problems and explore the available alternatives for debt relief, including bankruptcy.
Debt Consolidation
The most common offer people see is a debt relief agency who promises to negotiate a debt settlement for a fraction of what is owed with a minimal impact on their credit scores. It sounds appealing, right? Here's what they don't advertise.
Debt consolidation companies cannot guarantee that the credit card company will agree to accept less than what is owed. They may not even be able to stop the late fees, interest and other penalties that created the problem.
A debtor's credit may also suffer. Credit card companies are required by law to report any delinquencies on payments to credit reporting agencies. Any delay in payment may result in a negative mark on a debtor's credit report.
The rudest awakening for many people using a debt consolidation company is the arrival of a lawsuit. Debt consolidation companies cannot prevent creditors from suing the person who owes them. This means that people could face wage garnishments even if they are working with a debt consolidation company.
The Home Equity Solution
Yet another avenue for debt management is lowering the cost of credit by consolidating debt through a second mortgage or a home equity line of credit. There are a few problems with this option.
The first problem with these loans is that they require debtors to pledge their homes as collateral. This means converting unsecured debt into secured debt. Debtors who fail to make the payments on these debts could face foreclosure.
Another problem with home equity lines of credit is that they rely equity in the homestead. In today's economy, most homeowners are underwater on their mortgages and are unable to obtain this type of loan.
Finally, there are costs to home equity loans. In addition to interest on the loan, these loans may have "points" attached to them, with one point equal to one percent of the amount borrowed. This can quickly add up to a significant amount of money.
The Advantages of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy may feel like a last resort, but there are several benefits that bankruptcy can offer that may be better for debtors in the long run. Bankruptcy offers a fresh start to many struggling families and while a bankruptcy can be reported on a credit report for up to ten years, it generally does not take that long for people to re-establish their credit.
Bankruptcy also provides a shield against creditors. Once a bankruptcy has filed, creditors cannot garnish debtors wages and are prevented from contacting debtors directly.
If you are overwhelmed with the bills you owe to creditors, you should speak with a Chicago bankruptcy attorney who can review your situation, explain the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies and discuss your options for getting your financial house in order.


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I wish I had a dime for every buyer who said "I want an in town home in Brevard". There's a good reason people like being "townies" here in Brevard. You can either walk or drive a short distance to an amazing array of art galleries, cool shops, restaurants, and of course all the essentials like grocery stores and health care.This home in Bedford Place is a great choice for anyone who wants the experience of small town living, wants to be near state and national forests like Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, and Gorges State Forest, and appreciates a community of arts and culture.
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Location: 12600 S and Redwood Rd, Riverton
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My family and I needed to get out of the house on Saturday, so we kept it relatively close and went to Strawberry Reservoir. We've been to Strawberry quite a bit together and typically fish the same old spots all the time. This week, we planned on exploring a different part of the lake that neither of us had seen before.
From looking at the maps, I knew that a road to the narrows existed, but had no idea what kind of condition it would be in or if it was even publicly accessible. It was a relief to see that it wasn't gated and we proceeded to give the Rodeo a nice workout.
Most of the road is fine, but putting it into 4Low was necessary in a few spots along the way. I'm pleased to say that the Rodeo handled it very well, being the toughest road I've taken it on so far. After mashing our way to the edge of the canyon, we were rewarded with a pretty good view.
We had a pretty mean hike in front of us, for kids at least. Considering the wind coming from the west, I chose the far corner at the mouth of a little bay as our fishing spot. Shown bottom-center of the photo below:
There were no real trails to follow and the bushes got pretty thick, so it ended up being quite the task to haul my daughter and a bunch of gear the whole way. Luckily, my boy James has turned into a real trooper and only needed to be helped in a few spots.
The hike also provided us with a lot of eye candy, which helped offset the scratches we were getting on our legs.
Finally arriving to our chosen spot, it was a relief to see that erosion had provided us with a mushroom shaped umbrella for shade.
There were schools of chub swimming around, just off the rocks, mostly in the 8-12 inch range and I hooked a couple of those before deciding to ignore them. At one point, I did spot a nice school of what looked like shiners, which I haven't seen at the berry for a few years.
Using a shiner, I was able to land my only trout of the day, a 23 inch cutthroat. It was amusing to catch this one because it took my minnow from under the rock I was standing on. Then it gave me a real fight, making several strong runs. It's nice to have a worthy battle from a berry cutt, which have a reputation of being lazy fighters.
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My slot buster ended up being the only fish brought to hand all day, but I was happy with that and it was a really neat experience to see a different side of Strawberry and take a fun drive through the mountains.
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In which case Budweiser was trying to associate drinking their beer with getting one's face washed – a form of renewal, a refreshing ritual?
Is the advertisement subtly using cleaning – scrupulous cleaning – as a kind of excuse for the light lager flavour? So clean, all flavour is stripped away! Even the water is washed! With air, clean, clean air! You will never catch influenza from our beer!
But really, were any of Bud's competitors in the 1930s letting dirt into the bottle? I highly doubt it. Beer has so many stages from the field to the glass that dirt from barley is a total non-factor.
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Imagine creating your own reality and getting exactly what you want. Well, with the help of the marvellous power of manifestation, grabbing control of the future and shaping your life is completely possible!
Manifestation can be defined as an ability to create and control the world around us. Let's investigate how you can put manifestation to the test…
Acknowledge the good things that are a result of your own decisions
Look around you and have a think about all the things in your life that are the product of your own choices. Chances are, most of the things you have, from personal possessions to friendships, are the result of your actions.
List all the positive things you've already brought into your life, whether it's your partner, children, friends, career, skills or belongings. Be sure to appreciate these things every day and use them as encouragement along your journey. By acknowledging your ability to grab the bull by the horns and control your own life, you'll find it easier to achieve your goals in the future.
Take ownership of the bad things you've brought into your life
Some of the things you have might be consequences of bad choices. Perhaps you obtained some of these things by mistake. There can also be times when you manifest bad things, despite working hard and having good intentions. Perhaps you celebrated getting a new job only to find out you hate it, or maybe a friendship has turned sour. It's an unfortunate fact of life that not everything will go our own way!
Although you may be unhappy about certain elements of your life, try to appreciate the lessons these things are bringing to you. They're helping to shape you as a person. And remember that thanks to the power of manifestation, you get a second (and even third and fourth) chance to get things the way you want them to be.
Accept that other people can unlock the power of manifestation too
Although we can, to an extent, control our own worlds, we cannot take ownership of other people's. For example, you might set out on a mission to catch the heart of the person you like. However, if they're not interested, you're unlikely to change their mind. They manifest their own life and if they don't see you in it, you're incompatible.
Manifestation is about surrounding yourself with the people, possessions and achievements that mean the most to you. But other people can choose to 'opt out' if they wish.
Often, we may encounter hurdles when other people's attempts at manifesting their own life may be stronger than our own. For example, you might set your sight on landing your dream job. But if another candidate is a better fit than you, things might not go your way. On the positive side, you never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from. Missing out on that job may see you manifesting something even better!


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Love em all, especially the thorns. First one doesn't quite look English. Second one, possibly English and Stourbridge. Leni's got relatives of the third one but no attribution
Fascinating! :shock: Thanks for showing us I'd agree, the first doesn't look English to me, but I'm not sure about the second one either. Also, it has a 'later' look to me :? And are the top edges cut and ground rather than fire polished? I'm not sure it's Stourbridge, or maybe it's not Victorian - maybe one or the other? I'm really unsure about it!
Hi Lynne,nice selection of items, my kind of gear....& Leni's too, I bet! Okay, number 1 vase is probably Kralik, C.1900s...they are more known for these pieces in iridised as you said, but why wouldn't they make some non-iridised items, too? At least you can be sure that it is Bohemian, & definitely not English. I'm 99 percent sure it's Kralik....the flower on this is SO Kralik.Number 2 vase....this is a bit more ambiguous.It does seem English, but these ones are usually yellow vaseline & don't have different coloured leaf trails. It's the colour scheme & leaf trail that actually make me lean more towards Bohemian C.1890s-1900s for this one. There's just something about it that doesn't seem quite convincingly English.Lovely thing it is where-ever it hails from! Last vase.....now this one looks English to me for some indefinable reason, perhaps it's the relatively simple shape. C.1880s-1900.Nice colour even if it doesn't glow. There's plenty of j.i.p vase collectors out there that would like it anyway.BTW did you know that there is some vaseline that doesn't glow? It can only be detected via a geiger counter. Hope this has helped a little bit!
I wouldn't have any scruples about splitting pairs if they are only two of BUT I wouldn't split proper pairs, i.e., where they are mirror images and I would make sure I pointed this out. I have a pair of very simple creamy coloured uranium ribbed glass vases with a spray of flowers in mirror image. Got them for a song because of poor photo and lack of seller knowledge. I suspect you might get more for two if you split them and one is damaged because you have two markets - the near perfects (what would I do with a damaged one!!) - and the Leni and I's of this world who are happy with some damage because we don't have to pay so much for something we just want to enjoy.
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Gannett to Lay Off More Than 1,000
Between 1,000 and 2,000 people will lose their jobs in Gannett's latest round of cutbacks, according to a story published Tuesday on The Wall Street Journal's Web site. The Journal quoted an unnamed person familiar with the McLean, Virginia-based company's thinking.
The layoffs aren't a major surprise because Gannett's main source of revenue - advertising - has been rapidly drying up. Ad sales at Gannett's newspapers plunged 34 percent during the first three months of this year and analysts doubt the company fared much better during latest quarter that just ended.
Gannett didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. The company employs about 41,500 people after jettisoning about 10 percent of its work force last year.
The upcoming purge isn't expected to hit Gannett's largest newspaper, USA Today, the Journal said. Gannett owns more than 80 other daily newspapers.
More details are expected to be released within the next few days, according to a story on The New York Times' Web site that quoted unnamed Gannett executives.
Gannett is scheduled to release its second-quarter results July 15.
Most other major newspaper publishers also are reeling from a devastating one-two punch - the longest U.S. recession since World War II coupled with intensifying Internet competition for readers and advertising. To cope, the troubled publishers have trimmed their payrolls, lowered wages and, in the most extreme cases, filed for bankruptcy protection.
Gannett tried to save jobs by forcing most of its U.S. employees to take at least two weeks of unpaid leave during the first half of this year. In other austerity measures, Gannett closed the print edition of The Tucson Citizen in Arizona and curtailed home delivery of the daily Detroit Free Press to just three days a week.


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Q: How do homeopathic medicines work?
A: The healing mechanism that drives homeopathic medicine is a natural phenomenon observed between the earth and our body known as the law of similars. This principle of pharmacology states that healing occurs when symptoms are treated with a corresponding source in nature that produces similar symptoms if ingested in its crude form by a healthy person. In preparing homeopathic medicine, a natural source is transformed from its crude state into a healing agent that allows an interaction of the similar chemistries between the natural source and the body to neutralize symptoms and restore health.
Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
Q: How can I benefit from using homeopathy?
A: Homeopathic medicine is one of the safest approaches to self-care. For over 200 years, homeopathy has provided an effective, natural choice to treat physical and emotional conditions. Using therapeutically-prepared micro doses of plant, mineral and biological sources, homeopathic preparations ensure a high standard of purity and are non-toxic. Homeopathy works with the body's innate healing ability to respond to the cause of symptoms, without masking signs of illness. It offers a gentle way to restore health that is safe for children, elderly and those taking other medications. Our homeopathic products provide reliable relief for some of the key conditions of your active life-styles without risk of over-medication or side effects.
Q: Do homeopathic medicines interact with other medications?
A: No. Homeopathic medicines do not interfere with prescription drugs such as blood pressure medications, antibiotics, antidepressants, anti-anxiety medicines or other over-the-counter medications. While most drugs interact with the body's physical chemistry, homeopathy medicines are stripped of their physical properties and only engage the body's innate healing response to restore health. Neither therapy will interfere with the effectiveness of the other and are safe to take in conjunction with each other. Homeopathic medicines are not meant to replace medications prescribed by your physician.
Q: How quickly do homeopathic medicines work
A: It depends on the condition and severity of symptoms experienced. Emotional and acute conditions tend to respond within minutes. Chronic conditions like arthritis may take longer or require more frequent doses to achieve the desired state of wellbeing. Customers often report symptomatic relief from anxiety, sleeplessness, and grief after their first dose. During periods of acute stress, we advise more frequent repetitions to support and rebalance your body on both a physical and emotional level.
Q: How frequently should I take homeopathic medicines?
A: Take one dose and repeat every half hour as needed until you see improvement. How frequently you use homeopathic medicine will vary from day to day, depending on your physical and emotional state and external stressors. If you are under a deadline at work, you may find it supportive to keep a box of Stress Mints on your desk and use them throughout the day to stay relaxed and on-task. If you experience anxiety while flying, take a Calm Drop before take-off and repeat if anxiety resurfaces throughout the flight. If you are sore after working out at the gym, take an Arnica Drop every hour to aid your body's repair. If you feel a cold coming on, take a Pick Up Drop every hour to re-energize your body's immune response. When you feel better, discontinue using the remedy or lozenge. Our best advice is to keep the lozenges that fit your needs close at hand so you can take them as needed.
Q: If I use a homeopathic medicine every day, does it become less effective?
A: No, these remedies do not lose their effectiveness with frequent usage. Homeopathic medicines are safe and non-habit forming.
Q: Are Moon Drops habit forming?
A: No, Moon Drops are not habit forming and are safe to use as often as needed. Homeopathic medicines work very gently without causing you to feel drugged. If you wake up during the night and are unable to fall back asleep, you can take another Moon Drop without risk of side effects, even if you need to wake up in a few hours.
Q: Will your stress-relief products make me feel drowsy?
A: These products aim to bring a person back to their center of health and well-being. Stress Mints and Calm Drops will help support a person's alertness throughout the day, while bringing about a sense of inner calm. Some customers report using Calm Drops or Stress Mints in the evening as they unwind before bed, while others rely on Moon Drops as their sleep aid of choice. Use whatever product works best for you. Moon Drops are meant to be taken before sleep, so they do help a person become drowsy and fall into a restful sleep. Homeopathic medicine works very gently, without causing you to feel drugged.
Q: Does peppermint interfere with the effectiveness of homeopathic medicines?
A: No, peppermint does not interfere or counteract the effectiveness of homeopathic medicines. While some homeopathic practitioners caution patients against using mint while taking a remedy, the research does not back up this position. European physicians have conducted tests on animals and humans that have found that peppermint does not interfere with the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies. Researchers have observed that when a homeopathic remedy is administered, then followed by peppermint syrup or peppermint leaves, that the results are still therapeutic. Kids provide our best proof: they eat all kinds of things and brush their teeth with heavy peppermint toothpaste and the remedies work just the same. Contact us if you would like our position statement on the usage of mint with homeopathy.
*Source: "Homeopathy for Doctor and Patient" by Michel Philippe & Aubin Picard
*Source: "Mint Not Contraindicated With Homeopathy" by Eric Foxman & Mary Beth Watkins
Q: Is taking two lozenges more effective than taking one lozenge at a time?
No greater effect is achieved by taking two lozenges at a time than by taking one lozenge because a homeopathic dosage is not body-mass dependent. Once you take a dose, the body receives a healing message to do something – stop the throbbing, ease tension, improve circulation, etc. The body's natural intelligence receives this message and responds without the need for larger doses. What will add therapeutic value is to increase the frequency of dosage during times of stress or acute symptoms.
Q: How long will homeopathic remedies keep before expiring? How should they be stored?
These remedies are intended to be used within three years of the manufactured date found on the box. Homeopathy should be stored in a convenient place like your purse, a drawer at work, or your glove compartment. It is wise to not store them in direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, or damp environments to prevent absorption of fluid.
Q: What is the difference between single remedies and lozenges?
A: Single remedies are best when the picture of the person's state of health fits the remedy's description. For example, Nux Vomica is the best remedy for treating indigestion as a result of over-indulgence. Whereas, lozenges are made from a combination of remedies designed to holistically address conditions where multiple factors might be in play. For example, stress is often the result of multiple physical and emotional causes, which may include: overwork, fatigue, emotional distress, poor digestion and circulation. Stress Mints are formulated to address each of these factors, triggering the body's natural healing ability to restore balance and well-being.
Q: Will drinking coffee or alcohol interfere with the effectiveness of homeopathic medicines?
A: No, in fact, core homeopathic remedies found in the Materia Medica such as Chamomilla and Nux Vomica address symptoms caused by using coffee or alcohol. Chamomilla relieves caffeine jitters, while Nux Vomica is the go-to remedy for excess consumption of alcohol or other overindulgences. Our low-potency homeopathic products are designed to meet you where you're at and do not require you to change your habits in order to benefit from taking them. If you are under the care of a homeopathic practitioner who has prescribed a high-potency constitutional remedy, please follow the guidelines provided by your practitioner.
Q: Are animal sources used in homeopathy?
A: Most homeopathic remedies are vegan in origin. Of the remedies we offer, three are made using animal sources. PMS Drops contain Sepia made from the ink expelled from the cuttlefish. The Single Remedy Cantharis is sourced from the Cantharis Beetle. Calm Drops are formulated with Lachesis which is derived from snake venom. Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted preparations stripped of their physical chemistry, leaving only the energetic essence from the original source. If you are concerned about using Cantharis, Lachesis or Sepia due to your dietary preferences, you can refrain from using these remedies. Our products are not tested on animals.
Q: Is homeopathic medicine safe for kids? If so, how does the dosage change for kids?
A: Yes, homeopathy is very safe to use with children. The dosage does not change between children and adults because homeopathic medicines are not body-mass dependent. A parent may crush a lozenge in some warm water to administer, especially if there is concern that the child might choke on a whole lozenge. Our lozenges may safely be given to children 8 years and older for occasional use. If your child's condition does not improve, please seek medical guidance.
Q: My child just took several lozenges, what should I do?
A: The level of active ingredient in the products is extremely small and should not cause harm even when ingested in large amounts. For further reassurance, you can contact poison control (1-800-222-1222). Each lozenge contains one gram of sugar. If your child is diabetic or sensitive to sugar, the concern would be the excess consumption of sugar.
Q: Is homeopathy safe to use with my pet?
A: Homeopathy is very safe to use with animals. Several customers have reported giving a Stress Mint or Calm Drop to their pet before a trip to the vet or leaving for work to help with anxiety. If your pet accidentally gets into a box of lozenges, there is no concern of over-dosing due to the extremely high dilutions of active ingredients.


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That is why I am posting this because I need a virtual kick in the butt! Literally! Check this out...Artomat approved my pendants (pictured to the left) to be sold in the vending machines. I had heard how hard it is to get approved, well I did it my first try! Well, that was in August 2009 and I still have not put the package together to be sold in the machines! I know...see told you I need to be kick in the you know what!
The Artomat concept is really cool! Art is sold out of the refurbished cigarette machines (I actually remember the more current machines from the eighties not from the sixties...lol!). Anyway, I need to make 50 to be sold per order/ shipment. So, I'm going to get them all made, packaged and sold. I need my followers and yes that means you to help me keep my timeline (which I have posted below).
50 pendants completed by deadline: 1/31/2011 (that's painted and framed); packaged deadline: 2/15/2011 (I'll be posting what is going in these packages and I'll need some advice); shipped by deadline: 3/1/2011 (I mean not prepped, prepared but at the post office being dropped off).
So, please help me in this endeavor....PLEASE!!! :)


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I think it's fair to say, with top name talent from Martin Scorsese to Michael Mann, Gus Van Sant to Neil Jordan rushing to the arms of the small screen, not to mention the general lift in quality programming of the past half a decade, television could be on the precipice of a new renaissance.
This is before we really sit back and analyze and consider the impact, already felt, of On Demand services that will no doubt take off with the standardization of at-home delivery. Episodic entertainment may well spring to new, invigorating life. And those smart enough to see what's coming are already testing those waters, like Netflix's recent, potentially game-changing deal with Kevin Spacey to launch "House of Cards" (directed by David Fincher) exclusively on its streaming service.
In a nutshell, it's an exciting time for television, and with the rise of the showrunner in full swing, at what could be a bellwether moment for the industry, it's the perfect time for a filmmaker to pull back those layers.
That's what Irish filmmaker Des Doyle has set out to do with "Showrunners," an upcoming documentary featuring interviews with Damon Lindelof ("Lost"), David Shore ("House"), Jeff Pinkner & J.H. Wyman ("Fringe), Kurt Sutter ("Sons of Anarchy"), Robert & Michelle King ("The Good Wife") and many more. The film is "an in-depth exploration of the making of modern American television," according to the official synopsis.
Full disclosure: I know the filmmakers behind "Showrunners." They are hoping to have a presence at Comic-Con this year, as so much of the material they're covering — from "Lost" to "Fringe," "Spartacus: Vengeance" to "Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome" — appeals to that market.
The film is co-produced by the Irish Film Board, John Wallace of Black Sheep Productions out of Ireland and Christof Bove of Junto Entertainment stateside.
Here is a trailer they've cut to stir some interest (which is making the rounds on the internet this weekend):
You can keep up with the project at Twitter (@ShowrunnersFilm) and Facebook.
[Photo: Black Sheep Productions/Junto Entertainment]


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Hi my name is Chuck Spady, 43 years old…..My hometown is Philadelphia, PA where I have lived including all over New Jersey. Both parents are still living, and sister and two nieces and two nephews. I have many friends that I call my family. Beside the best partner a guy could ever have Jimmy McAdam. I am social butterfly and a good-hearted friend. I love to cook, movies of different adventures. But most of all I am a Designer of Graphic and Web Design. I got my degree in Visual Communication in Sept. 2004@ the art institute of Philadelphia and have enjoyed working in different places with my skills. I am a survivor of 9/11 and the world trade center. My enjoyments are I love to bowl – my highest game is 279 score. That is many strikes and one spare. I love music and games and reading books. I believe in God and the Goddess (nature), I have study many belief but everyone has their own preferences. I love have many friends and getting know me is pretty cool, I am easy going and love to hang out from time to time. I have one tattoo and want more (two more). I love computers PC and MAC. My life has change a lot over the years. And I balance life in my art to help make people understand my talents.
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"It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech." Mark Twain
On a bench at the top left corner of an island called Djurgarden in Stockholm earlier this week, I watched a child talking to herself with panic in her eyes: intent and discontent in her little bobble hat and matching mittens against the skyline of Stockholm. Perhaps she was lost, or mad, or both (too many Swedish thrillers in my head). Or a ghost. A sea monster?! Or, also quite conceivably: a school kid practicing a speech while her mother watched sullenly from a nearby bench.
They had probably been practicing for hours and imagined a change of scenery might help, but the kid was still no mini-Churchill, no aspiring Emmeline Pankhurst. She spoke too quickly, fidgeting from foot to foot, and looked occasionally at her mother with an expression of abject hope and horror.
I've always thought it must be exhausting to be an extrovert: an inexplicable urge to attend parties on weeknights, go on holiday in eager groups and enjoy open plan offices. On the other hand, being an extrovert would help with the odd speech. I'm going to the Essex Books Festival and a Diogenes Sales conference at the end of this month. I enjoy talking about writing, but it's a slightly masochistic pleasure. Not terror like the Swedish kid was feeling as she gripped index cards in her mittens, but not yet effortless either. I was fascinated by Susan Cain's article on introversion and shyness in The Guardianthis week. She defines introversion as "a preference for environments that are not over stimulating" while shyness is a more crippling, insidious thing, a "the fear of social disapproval or humiliation."
I'd never given much thought to the difference, but it's crucial. Shyness hurts. It makes you blush at inconvenient moments and panic while practicing speeches to your mother on darkening Swedish islands. Shyness is something that you can battle against over time, even if it takes hours and hours of practicing speeches as the sun goes down. ("Shyness can stop you/From doing all the things in life/You'd like to," as The Smiths point out).
A preference for sitting on your own for long periods of time, though? That's just good sense. It's not something worth fighting. A card in a Stockholm bookshop made this point nicely: "No one is able to enjoy such feast than the one who throws a party in his own mind." - Selma Lagerlof, Swedish children's author and Nobel laureate.


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Big Oil Plans on Staging 'Energy Citizen' Rallies to Oppose Climate Bill
photo: Jurvetson via flickr
I'm not saying there's a linear connection between the news from two weeks back of lobbyists sending forged letters urging opposition to the climate bill to a Virginia Congressman, but it does show the level of manipulation going on to protect vested interests of polluters -- Think Progress reports that Greenpeace has obtained internal documents from the American Petroleum Institute that show they plan on staging so-called "energy citizen" rallies during the August Congressional recess:The API would coordinate transportation for oil industry employees to these rallies, where the objective would be,
...to put a human face on the impacts of unsound energy policy and to aim a loud message at those states' US Senators to avoid the mistakes in the House climate bill and the Obama Administration's tax increases on our industry. Senate Majority Leader Senator Harry Reid reportedly has pushed back consideration of climate legislation to late September to allow Senators time to get their constituents' view during the August recess. It's important that our views be heard.
Which is all to say, to ensure that anything that cramps the business-as-usual, carry us down the path to catastrophic climate through continued rampant use of fossil fuels, plans of the petroleum industry is pushed aside in continued favor of big profits.
Further more the API will join with the US Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the trucking industry, the agricultural sector and others to stage these rallies.
via: Think Progress
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Forged Letters Urging Opposition to Climate Bill Sent to Virginia Congressman by Lobbyists
Senate Puts Off Climate Bill Until Fall - Due to a "Firestorm of Opposition" from Americans?
Surprising New Poll Reveals: Vast Majority of Americans Support the Climate Bill


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- Lowell said...
I guess the river not being frozen might be a sign of spring? Sure does look chilly there! Another nice composition - I like how the eyes are almost forced to follow the river...
- March 29, 2013 at 1:22 AM
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This gathering space embraces the kitchen as the heart of the home. Inspired by our client's childhood among the rolling hills of Virginia, this home supports the meals and moments of a family who connects. This space pairs industrial details such as steel windows aside natural white-plank white oak floors with a wax finish for a contemporary farmhouse aesthetic.


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Beginners Guide To Internal Hard Drives
Every common PC has at least one internal hard drive, and many of them are full to bursting. The 80 GB or even 160 GB drives which seemed infinite just a year or so ago may now be straining to contain the ever burgeoning flow of data which seems to come at us from every corner, from videos of your nephews to TV shows that we "just have to keep forever!" One of the best value upgrades you can make to your computer is to either add another hard drive or replace your boot drive with a newer, bigger, faster one.
Here are the basics so any computer user can master the lingo:
Capacity: This is by far the most critical component. I remember way back in the day when every Mac enthusiast like me was aghast by the amazing 20 MB hard drives in the new SE. Wow! No more swapping floppies like a pre-War switchboard operator! And how could we ever fill up all that space? These days 250-320 GB hard drives are the norm and many users are now using 500 GB, 750 GB or even one terabyte drives: That's the storage of 50,000 Mac SE 20 MB drives in one box. If you shop around, you'll find that the difference between a 250 GB and a 500 GB drive may be as little as ten dollars. It's very well worth your while to buy the biggest drive you can afford.
Interface: No question here: The competition is over and SATA has won. Don't even look at IDE drives unless you're upgrading a prehistoric computer which doesn't have a SATA connector on the motherboard. SCSI is a great old standard which has kept up with the times, but generally isn't worth the expensive controller card that you need to use it.
Speed: There are two specifications in the speed of a hard drive. The first is the spinning rotation, which is measured in RPM just like the tachometer in your car. You're better off with a 7200 RPM drive than going with a marginally cheaper 5400 RPM one as it will perform a bit faster. You can avoid the 10,000 RPM or even the 15,000 RPM drives as they are primarily designed for professional-level data processes and are not just expensive, but can be very noisy due to their high speed of rotation. The seek speed is measured in milliseconds and generally lower is better. Keep in mind that anything around 10 ms or less is more than good enough for everyday use. Very low seek speeds only really help when you're habitually transferring huge amounts of data and need to access it quickly, such as in video editing applications.
Buffer: The buffer is a small bit of solid state memory like a USB Flash Key built inside your hard drive. The drive uses this memory chunk to store frequently accessed data. Within reason, the more buffer the better, and many drives these days are arriving on the market with 16 MB or more.
Hybrid: That's just a hard drive with a much bigger solid state buffer, up to 64 GB or more! One of the highly vaunted features of Windows Vista was its ability to use hybrid drives to dramatically speed up data access. It turned out that the hybrid drives on the market so far offer very little value for the dollar over a conventional hard drive. It's a technology whose time may come at some point in the near future, but it's not here yet.
Shun the neighborhood nerd who will charge you big money to swap out or add a hard drive. You can do it yourself in just a few minutes.
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What does wedding planning mean to us?
We strive to offer a certain level of service that separates us from other venues and event planners. Coordinating a wedding requires knowledge of all the little details regarding your day, in addition to knowledge of the venue itself. In preparation for your big day you'll need to have spent time confirming details with your vendors, finalizing decor, and flagging any "to be determined" details that need last minute attention. As you can imagine, this is a lot of work and can be difficult to find holes or "red flags" when you are so close to such a large project. Working with you gives us the time to communicate ensuring expectations are met. This allows us to be well-informed and on the same page with both you and your vendors and to address immediately any areas that need additional assistance. Sometimes you need help along the way and that's where the Rustic Manor 1848 wedding planners are able to shine.
To say that a couple takes care of a thousand and one items leading up to their wedding day is a serious understatement. That said, we always recommend having a planner or attendant in some sort of capacity if not before, definitely on the big day. Wedding planners and attendants are no longer an item of luxury but a wedding necessity. Who better to provide this comprehensive service than those with Rustic Manor 1848, who know the facility inside and out and can promise you a stress-free day to remember.
The Month-of Package
It's crunch time and you are feeling a little overwhelmed as you count down the days to your wedding. Don't panic, let our talented Event Coordinator take over to help button up those last minute details. They'll work directly with both you and your vendors to ensure everything is in order for your big day. From running your rehearsal and setting up timelines, to staying on top of your vendors and setting centerpieces, they'll will make sure your day goes off without a hitch...well except for you ending up hitched!
The day-of Package
It's wedding day and oops! You forgot to order lunch for the bridal party! You want to kick back and enjoy a mimosa with your ladies as you get your hair set but you're busy worrying about setting center pieces. The caterer is asking about linens, the baker needs the flowers for the cake, and the DJ keeps having set-up questions! All that running around will make you dizzy not to mention it takes away from the time you, your friends, and family get to spend getting ready together. Let us handle it by letting our in-house Personal Attendant take over your projects for the day. Make sure important documents are hand delivered to vendors as they check in or that finishing touches on decor are in place. Your Attendant will help make sure your day runs smooth and dizzy free!
Not sure where on earth to begin? No problem! Spend a day with a Rustic Manor Wedding & Event Coordinator brainstorming ideas for your big day! They will provide you with cost saving tips, vendor contact information, budget sheets, how to create timelines, and checklists specific to your planning here at Rustic Manor 1848. Their knowledge of the property and vast event experience will help kick start your wedding planning and leave you feeling ready to tackle any project that comes your way!
An all-inclusive planning package includes just about everything. This works well for the couple that knows what they want but they don't want to be responsible for all the leg work. It's also perfect for the couple who wants that support, help & guidance every step of the way. Not to worry, we're here for you from start to finish. Contact us today for a complementary package consultation!
Event Take-Down Package
By the time last call rolls around you've had an exciting day which means, you're exhausted! Don't leave the heavy lifting to friends and family. Enjoy your final good-byes without being bothered by packaging your decor. Let the Rustic Manor 1848 team handle this for you. We'll carefully repackage your decor and load everything into your personal vehicles. The perfect end to the perfect day!
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First-Hand Accounts From Dogs With Glaucoma: What's it like and what can you expect?
5th Dec 2017
Unfortunately, around 40% of dogs affected by glaucoma will become blind in the affected eye within the first year, regardless of treatment. Glaucoma results in a painful building of pressure in a dog's eyes causing peripheral vision loss leading to blindness. This eye pressure causes headaches. If the condition becomes chronic or persists without being treated, it'll permanently damage the optic nerve.
Symptoms of Glaucoma in Dogs:
- Pupils of eyes different sizes
- Mild to severe eye pain (rubbing eye on the floor or with paw)
- Appearance of vessels in the white of the eye
- Redness of the eye
- Cloudy cornea
- Fluttering eyelid
- Squinting
- Tearing
- Appetite loss and antisocial behavior (due to pain)
- Light avoidance
- Weak blink response
- No response of pupil to light
- Vision problems (bumping into objects, difficulty finding toys, walking gingerly)
- Bulging swollen eye
Treat the diagnosis like an emergency because the dog can go blind very quickly and if left untreated, the other previously uninfected eye may become infected. If your dog needs one or two eyes removed, you may find yourself awake at night leading up to the operation, racked with guilt and distress. But according to many who've been through it, the hardest part is the beginning, and though the whole process sounds horrifying, the dog rebounds quickly.
"It was a heartbreaking decision but one that I had to make," said Deborah Sweat, member of the online group Blind Dogs - Owners and Supporters, whose dog Savannah had both eyes removed within 6 months of a glaucoma diagnosis. "The guilt I felt was paralyzing because every time I looked at her, I felt it was my fault. I did that to her. As time passed and Savannah adapted quite well, the guilt went away but I miss seeing those gorgeous big brown eyes. This is not about me, but about what a good life she has now, and she can do almost everything she did before. There is a very good life for a dog with no eyes!"
Despite rounds of medication, sometimes the eyes end up needing to be removed anyway. The sooner you do it, the faster the dog will feel no pain and be the happy dog it once was, with its old personality back. Morgan Plowman's dog had glaucoma in both eyes, with pressures really high and not responding well to medications. The flare-up all happened so fast.
"She went outside fine and came back in and her eye didn't look right," Morgan said. "It was really red, swollen and the iris part wasn't centered like it should be. So we took her to the vet and they said her retina had detached and she had already lost all the vision in that one eye. But the vet has a tool much like the one at your regular eye doctor. They use drops to numb the eye and then use that tool to measure the pressure. Hers was at like 75 that day, but they talked me into waiting and trying medication to relieve the pressure instead of removing the eye which I was all ready to do. For the two eye drops she was on it cost me almost $400 dollars and the surgery to have her eyes removed was $750. Which we eventually had to do anyways."
She did research and learned signs to watch for, such as redness in the white parts of the eye, enlargement of the eye. Her dog was genetically predisposed to it because she's a basset hound. Because her dog was visibly uncomfortable, having her eyes removed was the best decision, Morgan said.
"The drops for her eyes are so expensive and weren't helping. I wish I had removed her eyes sooner to alleviate her pain. In my personal experience, I would say not to feel so bad. Everyone sees my dog and says, 'Oh how sad, just look at her face.' I get slightly annoyed because she's not sad, she's still just a dog enjoying life, and I think her face is beautiful."
The pressure comes from too much fluid or not enough drainage that fills the eye starting at the base of the iris, travels through the pupil to the anterior chamber, exiting out through the drainage angle where the iris and cornea meet. Drain obstruction is caused by trauma, inflammation, tumors and luxated lenses (lens luxation happens when the lens is partially or completely dislocated from its normal position, resulting in serious complications including glaucoma, retinal detachment, and blindness.) If it's not any of those, it's hereditary. If it's hereditary, the onset is slower. If its secondary (caused by an injury or unrelated disease), the onset can be quick.
Pat Fairless learned this after dog Lily had glaucoma in one eye and the pressure buildup took hours.
"She acted differently and her eye began to go the colour of red wine. I took her straight to the vet's and he removed it within the hour. She was kept in overnight in case of a bleed out. When we picked her up I had an entirely different dog - she was like a puppy! Hindsight has taught me that they are in pain with it even if their pressure is low. She had her pressure read once month and [it] always read low teens. I would say to anyone with a dog suffering from glaucoma have it removed because what is the point of trying to save an eye that is useless and causing pain. Plus the trials of trying to administer drops and creams and the cost is such fruitless journey."
Treatment Options Beginning treatments will be oral or topical. In dogs with primary glaucoma (usually hereditary) who can still see, laser surgery is used to kill off the ciliary body behind the iris where the aqueous humor is produced, decreasing fluid production. This surgery also works as a preventative method in the "good eye" of a pet who has glaucoma and is blind in one eye. Vets also use a freezing procedure called cryosurgery to decrease fluid in the eye, it may be used in an eye that still has vision. If vision is already lost, it's normal to remove the eye and sew the eyelid shut to eliminate pain.


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mosmef06 brauchte ein neues Website Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 38 Designs von 13 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
FirstStreetOnline.com is a site with products catered to Boomers and Beyond.
for boomers and beyond
Desired Color Scheme:
blue, white
Desired Style:
easy to use, web 2.0, gradients, etc.
Accepted File Formats:
Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
The current website is located at http://www.firststreetonline.com . The logo should remain unchanged. There are many problems with the current design, and I'd like to open this up to your communal creativity. We have alot of flexibility in terms of the overall structure of the design, however, I think the color scheme will need to stay pretty similar, although the placement of those colors can change significantly.
The target demographic is older individuals, caregivers, etc. so gear your design towards that population, with a focus on ease of use, etc. The page elements as they stand can be completely altered, removed, rearranged or scrapped altogether. Feel free to use any and all creative from the site in creating your design.
 Feel free to contact me via AIM: mosmef06 or email: email@example.com or PM on this site if you have any questions at all.
This contest was originally listed in multiple categories:
- Web Page Design
- Web Page Design (Coded)


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Today we are pleased to announce the release of our MOTUS Forged Lower Receivers. These limited edition, forged lower receivers were created in conjunction with our friends at Allstar Tactical. Precision CNC machined from Mil-Spec 7075-T6 aluminum forgings sourced from one of the lead forges in the United States, the MOTUS Forged Lower Receivers feature the MOTUS Shield Logo laser engraved on the side.
Finished with Mil-Spec Type III hard anodizing, these forged lowers are guaranteed to be rock solid and ready for duty. The reverse side features the Allstar Tactical logo, multi caliber markings, and bullet pictograms for both Fire and Safe modes.
While we had many requests for a "MOTUS Rifle", we thought it would be best to let our tribe members build their own rifle in a setup and layout that works for them. Think of it as a MOTUS "Choose Your Own Adventure" lower! Whether its distance shooting, taking your 3-Gun skills to the next level, or simply having a solid rifle at the ready for your outdoor adventures – you can build your MOTUS rifle exactly how you want it!
Sold through Allstar Tactical, the MOTUS Forged Lower Receivers retail for $150 and are now available for order. Parts and accessories shown are not included. Since this product is considered a firearm, it's required by Federal Law to be shipped to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder so have your information readily available when ordering.


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Yes indeed, it is (finally) fall.
Here at Gowanus Music Club, we love fall:Catching up with returning students and teachers and meeting the new ones, new songs, and not showing up to band practice or gigs a sweaty mess.
In addition to our usual student concerts at Joe's Pub and Rockwood Music Hall, GMC is excited to announce an upcoming concert series at Halyard's in Gowanus. Beginning Thursday,October 20th and continuing once a month through June 2017, this series will feature groups formed by students, teachers, parents, and friends of our program. The dates of these concerts are:
Thursday, Oct 20th
Thursday, Nov 17 (last one of 2016)
Thursday,Jan 26
Thursday,Feb 16
Thursday,March 9
Thursday,April 20
Thursday,June 29
Interested in playing? Send us an email!