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I guess this press release from Agudah partially answers my question,. Apparently the feeling is that supporting El Al is a chilul Hashem and therefore there is no heter even b'makom hefsed. By extension, there should be no heter to fly El Al even for cases of pikuach nefesh either, but that is not made explicit. I'm simply reporting this as is and offering no personal comment other than to ask that if anyone has seen a written tshuvah that I am unaware of from any of those who signed onto the boycott explaining the halachic parameters involved, please get me a copy and I will update this post as needed.
29 comments:
- Bill Selliger10:42 AM
The chachomim have been interfering with free markets since the time of the tana'im (There's a mishna - in Kodshim??? - that a tanna threatened to pasken that only one korbon was needed for a yoledes in order to reduce the price of birds.) They can do whatever they want (assuming the appropriate processes are followed). There are many examples, some of the most explicit of them at Sanhendrin 46a and 81b. V'im begufo kach, b'mamono al achas kama v'kama.ReplyDelete
The Mishna you refer to is at the end of perek 1 of Kerisus and invokes 'eis la'asos' as a justification. Does any Bais Din in our times have the authority to invoke eis la'asos? You hedge your bets by saying the appropriate process must be followed, but that begs the question of what the process is and what authority an individual Rabbi or group of Rabbis has to invoke such stringent measures. Also, these statements apply to those who blatantly flaunt religious authority in disobedience - I am sure you are aware of the Chazon Ish on moridin v'lo ma'alin, and the same applies here.ReplyDelete
- yehuda11:19 AM
Chaim-I think everyone agrees that halacho isn't decided based on who says what but rather based on the reasons behind that psak.However it apears to me that certain people carry a certain stature that the fact they said something carries the axiom of being grounded in halacha or Torahs haskafa (albiet it must be properlly understood)To give 2 examples.ReplyDelete
The gem occaisanlly says comments indicating that despite his kashe A should not be arguing with B(e.g. ana rav v'smuel amret v'at k'mavey m'rav binyoin bar yefes-inexact quote).
The Thesuvos hagaonim,some moiney hamitzvos, The emuneh v'deos of RSG as well as the moreh nevochin don't always bring mekoros yet they are accepted by many even if the gem seems to imply differently from them.
- Chaim Markowitz11:34 AM
FWIW I've always understood the psak on El Al to be a question of Chilul Hashem. I know someone who dicussed this issue with Rav Dovid Cohen and Rav Dovid Cohen looked at the issue through these parameters.ReplyDelete
- anon112:00 PM
don't you agree that even if something is not techinically assur there could be public policy reasons to take or refrain from taking certain actions? Presumably these public policy decisions are made by the leaders of any given community and hence, many of these "piskei halacha" are simply public policies set by various gedolim. That's what seems to be really going on. I will grant you that the term "psak" is then somewhat of a misnomer, but presumably the public policy has halacha as the motivating agenda so even if the action at issue is not strictly assur, there is (presumably) a knowledge and sensitivity to halacha underlying the policy.
>>>that despite his kashe A should not be arguing with BReplyDelete
1) I agree wholeheartedly that in a debate of conflicting reasons, te greater authority wins. If I learn up a sugya and find that R' Akiva Eiger or the Ketzos learned differently, it probably means my head is not screwed on right, not theirs. Now, how is this relevant to what I wrote?
2) Some of your examples (Moreh, RSG) touch on aggadita, an area to which psak halacha does not apply as the Rambam writes in many places.
To return to my question, if there is some din in hilchos shabbos that you can point to that suggests a boycott is warranted, you have every right to press me to the wall to defer to various poskim's interpretation of that din based on the virtue of their greater Torah knowledge than my own. The only exception would be if other authorities of equal weight or who are my rebbes disagree. But until you have a source, blanket 'because we say-so' does not validate a psak.
All I am doing is asking a real simple question that anyone who learns any area of Torah has a right to ask: what are the sources that justify the decision rendered?
- Bill Selliger12:33 PM
The Mishna you refer to is at the end of perek 1 of Kerisus and invokes 'eis la'asos' as a justificationReplyDelete
Neither the mishna or gemara makes any mention of 'eis la'asos'. Please provide a source.
but that begs the question of what the process is and what authority an individual Rabbi or group of Rabbis has to invoke such stringent measures
This is really the crux of your question (and not, "what are the sources that justify the decision rendered?". The sources are clear. They can do whatever they want to.) The shaila is, what makes them "they"?
I've seen R. Zevin in a review of a journal quote RMF that today's morei hora'a have the same halachic status as the Sanhedrin hayoshvin b'lishkas hagazis for certain inyanim. (R. Zevin felt the RMF was mafriz al hamida, by the way.) I will bl"n try and find you the source.
>>>don't you agree that even if something is not techinically assur there could be public policy reasons to take or refrain from taking certain actions?...I will grant you that the term "psak" is then somewhat of a misnomer,ReplyDelete
Absolutely! In which case let's call a spade a spade and stop muddling the waters. The misnomer creates a lot of confusion regarding halacha and rabbinic authority.
>>>Neither the mishna or gemara makes any mention of 'eis la'asos'. Please provide a source.ReplyDelete
Bartenura on the spot. See other meforshei hamishna who as well.
>>>The sources are clear. They can do whatever they want to.
I agree - Sanhedrin can exercise extra-legal punishment when the blatancy of the crime warrants it. So you have two factors to consider: 1) the authority of the court imposing sanctions; 2) the blatancy and context of the crime. If there is a tshuvah that deals with those issues in this context, I will gladly post it!
BTW, IIRC on the first siman in hilchos Shabbos achronim write that a boycott of fish merchants can be declared and oneg shabbos forfeited if they practice price gouging. But of course, in that case the price of fish directly affects my Shabbos table; how El Al spends Saturday does not.
I have had a hard time convincing my son that halacha does not come about because a Rabbi declares it so – proof from from text, mesorah, and reasoning are required, not simply the personal authority and say-so of anyone.ReplyDelete
I don't know how old the son in question is, but in light of your comments in this thread, his hava amina doesn't seem to be so much outright incorrect as it is an oversimplification such as is common by children.
The halacha does not come sbout merely because of personal authority and say-so, but rather because someone with sufficient personal authority invokes such to declare a reason for a given halacha (assuming that no one of requisite stature and position argues with him). Your objection seems to be the lack of a teshuvah stating the specific reason for the invocation of the personal authority of The Gedolim, but if the reason exists, the lack of a teshuvah is not so much an impediment to the legitimacy of the gezeirah as it is a source of frustration to those who would like to learn the sugya b'iyyun (The gezeirah against g'vinas akum as discussed in the Mishnah comes to mind as an example of a similar case, despite its difference in that it involves a real Sanhedrin).
One could theoretically posit that the reason is insufficient to enact the gezeirah in question and The Gedolim either are mistaken in their reasoning or are overstepping the bounds of their capabilities within the halachic system (for reasons proper or improper), but I would not place those words in someone's mouth without asking for prior clarification.
- Bill Selliger2:08 PM
Chaim, you don't get it. They can do whatever they want to. If they say you can't eat vanilla ice cream on Tuesdays, you have to listen to them. There doesn't need to be a blatant crime. They don't even have to disclose their reasons immediately (see A"Z 35a). The issue is only one of their authority.ReplyDelete
Afilu al yamin shehu smol!
(Of course, the hope is that those invested with such authority are fit to fill the postion, and only make such decrees using discretion and careful judgment - kishehasha'a tzricha likach. But if it happens that you disagree with them about something, that's just your tough luck. Dissention, when taken to the extreme, is 'mamrus' and punishable by death.)
There is a significant difference between daas talmid chochom and daas torah. Before we classify a statement as daas torah, we should determine whether it was based on torah. The bald-faced opinion of a talmid chochom does not carry the same weight as daas torah. If you choose to follow a particular rav, fine, but that doen't imply a divine imprimatur.ReplyDelete
It is interesting to note that Rav Rav Eliashiv initially said that it is always a sakanah to fly el al, the quasi-official israeli/jewish airline. It is only in zechus of kiyum shabbos that its passengers were safe. I would feel safe flying el al.
>>>If they say you can't eat vanilla ice cream on Tuesdays, you have to listen to them...Dissention, when taken to the extreme, is 'mamrus' and punishable by deathReplyDelete
The Rambam speaks of the ability to make gezeiros by B"D hagadol b'Yerushalamil (hil mamrim ch 1) i.e. Sanhedrin. Even if I agreed with everything you wrote, how does it relate to the present situation?
"When someone tells me that the "gedolim paskened" that one should not fly El Al because the airline had flights on Shabbos, I don't think it is out of line to ask what source in halacha is there which dictates that one must avoid patronizing a company which desecrates Shabbos?"ReplyDelete
I agree with some commenters above, that the issue is not hilchos Shabbos per se, rather the power of Gedolim to make Takkanos and Geziros for the benefit of the Jewish character of the State of Israel, ie, Daaas Torah.
Nevertheless, the reasoning needs to be explained clearly, analogous to "proof from text, mesorah, and reasoning are required...". Explanation is needed to explain why (A) EL AL Shabbos desecration affects the character of the Jewish State and (B)why a confrontational approach was adopted. See my comments below, from Rabbi Rosenblum's recent thread on Cross Currents. *
On the general subject of Daas Torah, I link Rabbi Alfred Cohen's article which supports a nuanced concept thereof, as well as an article by Yitzchak Kasdin which quotes sources that the concept is related to the authority of kingship.
* While agreeing with the essence of a recent editorial about demonstrating pain over Shabbos desecration, I disagree with some of the arguments used, and think that they are completely unconvincing for someone struggling with the cogency of the boycott:
"Gedolim have called for a boycott of El Al because the airline's top management did not honor an agreement to avoid flying on Shabbos. Do we really have to know all the details? Is it important for each of us to know the minutia of the negotiations? Is it really that difficult for us to fly on a different airline until the matter is settled? ...."
Actually, it is important to know the details of negotiations, as some might say that a less confrontational approach might have avoided the current crisis. If there are additional details which the Vaad is privy to, perhaps they should be made available to the public. I recall reading a Kol Koreh issued a number of years ago declaring a boycott on an Israeli bank because one of its branches was built on certain gravesites. The text stated that serious negotiations took place before a boycott was called for. As Rabbi Alfred Cohen wrote in his article on Daas Torah, "I think [the community] could handle serious discussions of communal issues, or appreciate in-depth explanations of certain aspects of current hashkafa".
"When visibly religious Jews board one of their planes it sends a message that they are indifferent to the trampling of the Shabbos and that they don't feel its pain…When you cross that threshold into the fuselage, it is if you have taken a Sefer Torah, thrown it on the ground and walked on it for your convenience."
This argument is portraying the issue in black and white with no shading, and does a disservice to the cause. A more cogent explanation would be that if one is identified as part of a community, and one acts contrary to what assumingly is understood by the observer as the communal Halachic norm(assuming an observer can not discern a reasonable explanation for one's conduct), than there is problem concerning the issue of Chillul Hashem.
>>>There is a significant difference between daas talmid chochom and daas torah.ReplyDelete
Before a can of worms gets opened, that terms (da'as torah) is off limits because I have no idea what it means and I'm not getting into a side track of discussing possiblities. Lets stick with halacha - good 'ol shas and poskim. (Isn't that the basis by which we determine the legitimacy of an argument?)
- Bill Selliger3:06 PM
The Rambam speaks of the ability to make gezeiros by B"D hagadol b'Yerushalamil (hil mamrim ch 1) i.e. Sanhedrin. Even if I agreed with everything you wrote, how does it relate to the present situation?ReplyDelete
That's the point! The whole question is whether this body (assuming it was a body, and not some individuals) has the appropriate authority to issue a binding decree. Hence the RMF that I quoted earlier. As I've said now 4 times, that is the one and only issue that needs to be dealt with here. Everything else is tafel.
- Baruch Horowitz3:11 PM
"See my comments below, from Rabbi Rosenblum's recent thread on Cross Currents".ReplyDelete
Should be Rabbi Adlerstein's "Afterword" thread linked below.
>>>As I've said now 4 times, that is the one and only issue that needs to be dealt with here.ReplyDelete
Nu, so deal with the issue and give me a makor that says contemporary poskim can make ad-hoc gezeiros without any need to reveal their reason or to justify their thinking. From the Rambam it seems you have no case.
- Bill Selliger3:40 PM
I done told you I'm going to find the Rav Moshe! Let me at least get home from work! :)ReplyDelete
"that terms (da'as torah) is off limits because I have no idea what it means and I'm not getting into a side track of discussing possiblities."ReplyDelete
Your welcome to declare the term off limits on this thread, but I believe that it is the crux of the issue. Shas and Poskim do not say that one should boycott El Al, rather the "Fifth Shulcan Aruch" does. That is "meta-Halacha", and is an excellent illustration of Daas Torah, IMO.
Without the Daas Torah of Gedolim, each person can follow their individual Rav who can say adopting a less-confrontational approach is the way to go. Daas Torah creates a communal authority.
If you want, however, to broaden your discussion to examples from Aggadah and takkanos of Rishonim, that would be relevant as well(Rav Elchanon's writings on the Daas Torah concept makes reference to Takkanos of Rishionim and Acharonim) . However, I think it's besides the point to bring Aggadic models from centuries ago, as there is a lot of leeway to judge each situation differently, and ultimately, it's to a large extent a hashkafic issue, and a judgment call.
There actually was an article a while ago by Rabbi Alfred Cohen in Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society analyzing the obligation to protest and demonstrate, if at all. This might be what you are interested in.
But I would think that such a quasi-Halachic analysis lends itself to much more fluidity, and hence, the relevance of Daas Torah as the ultimate reason for action. When a Rav or a Dayon uses his "shikul Haddas" to Pasken a halachic question in favor of two valid reasoning, that is less fluid than intuition involved in Daas Torah, and hence it doesn't go by the former name.
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.ReplyDelete
- Bill Selliger8:03 PM
Reb Zevin in his review of the journal "Hapardes" (Nisan-Elul 5699) discusses an article by RMF. (RZ's review is in one of the volumes of his "Sofrim v'Sforim" - which today are difficult to come by. I'd be surprised if you can find one in the Five Towns. Maybe, if you know a collector. You're chances are better of actually finding the journal he was reviewing.)ReplyDelete
His quotes of RMF are clear:
And as far as hora'as and takonos are concerned, a large body of talmidei chachomim and communal leaders have the same authority as the Beis Din Hagadol b'Lishkas ha'Gazis during the time the B"H existed...except for laws regarding karbonos and the ability to kill a zakein mamrei, but the prohibition of zakein mamrei still exists (today).
RZ has some hasagos, but thus spake RMF. Not leaving much to the imagination.
This is a chiddush gadol which you would need ra'ayos for - unless, of course, you base yourself solely on RMF's say-so, which is tautological (and quite ironic!). The Rambam is explicit that lo tasur is a din in B"D hagadol, see also the notes to the Minchas Chinuch by the mitzvah of lo tasur. The Derashos haRan writes (also quoted by the Abarbanel) that there are 2 sources for the authority of B"D - 1) acharei rabim l'hatos; 2) lo tasur. The former refers to interpretation of law and applies to all chachmei hadoros; the latter refers to the ability to legislate takanos and applies only to Sanhedrin.ReplyDelete
So maybe RMF meant this as a guzma - I don't know without seeing it - but I'm not willing to chuck out explicit statements of Rishonim to the contrary of what you are telling me unless you come up with some hesber or some rishonim who argue. I don't know of any who do. (But again, this just me with my bias for religion based in interpreted codes of law and such. Sorry to be cynical, but do gemara and rishonim matter any more as tests of validity, or does personal authority trump all?)
- Bill Selliger10:18 PM
I'm not arguing one way or another. It clearly is a chiddush gadol (and, to tell you the truth, RMF's shita irritates my sensibilities greatly). But you asked for a makor, and you got one. From one of the most accepteded poskim in the last century, no less.ReplyDelete
- yehuda11:46 AM
I'm unaware of RMF saying anywhere that a majority consensus creates halacha in regard to takonos but in YD 2:4 he writes that one may not eat from from the schita of a shocet who uses a microphone on shabbos and justifies it on the basis of the current and previos orthodox rabbis of his shul allowing it.RMF says that once the agudas harobonim ruled against microphone use on shabbos their psak is binding on everyone as they are the majority.Any rabbi who feels otherwise is 'botleh daatoy'ReplyDelete
Chaim-Doesn't the minchas chinuch you refer to say that lo sosur is relevant today?
The chinuch is the only rishon (at least that I know of) who holds that there is a mitzva d'oraysa not only to listen to beis din hagadol, but even to listen to the 'shofeit b'yamecha'. The M.C. discusses.ReplyDelete
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Thursday, June 28, 2007
First Friday Coming Up!
The Art of Life Studio will again be part of the Central Eastside Art District First Friday openings. This month the guest artist will be British-born Christine Tandy who will show her magical star and cloudscape paintings. Chris is a divine painter with a wicked sense of humor, so come and meet her and lose yourself in the paintings!
First Friday, July 6
Food and beverages will be served
I will be showing some work as well. The new CEAD map is due to appear this month and we'll have plenty available to point the way to other great art venues.
See you First Friday!
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Last Chance for Altered Book Workshop!
I have one opening in "Altered Alchemy", an afternoon of altered book making. The workshop was full but due to the withdrawing of a participant, we have room for one more! Here's the lowdown on the workshop which takes place on Sunday.
Transform an old boring book into your own fascinating work of art!
Come join us for this mind and book altering workshop. Bring an older book with a sewn binding. All other materials provided!
Sunday, July 1 from 12:30-4. Tuition: 40.
Serena Barton, LPC/artist
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Monday, June 18, 2007
More pictures
Here are more paintings from tonight's workshop! The Portrait of Madame X after John Singer Sargent, is still in progress, but is coming along beautifully.
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The Forgiving Medium Blesses Participants
We had a blast at tonight's beginning acrylic workshop! Participants created both still life and abstract work--I couldn't wait to put the pictures up here on the blog. Everyone was courageously experimental and tried out many ways of using acrylics, as you can see by looking at the photos. Thanks to all who participated!
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Thursday, June 14, 2007
"Forgiving Medium" returns
Last chance to register for this beginning acrylic workshop!
A fun and supportive workshop for beginners! Some of the great qualities of acrylics are: they dry quickly, they have brilliant colors, they are easy to use, and they can be painted over as many times as you want. Bring your desire to experiment and leave with two small paintings.
June 18 4-7 PM at The Art of Life Studio
1012 SE Oak St., Portland 971-404-7664
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Sunday, June 10, 2007
More Altered Alchemy
By popular demand, book altering cabals will be meeting June 17 and July 1 from 12:30-4 for more alchemical action. You can attend either or both. Bring your old book with a sewn binding and we provide tons of other supplies. Tuition: 40. Caveat: Altered Alchemy is Addictive! To register call 971-404-7664 or email email@example.com.
Have a workshop you'd like to attend? Let me know--new workshops are scheduled frequently.
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Saturday, June 9, 2007
More on Midsummer Creative Revels
Several people have asked for more information about the Midsummer Creative Revels scheduled for June 24. First, I need to note that I am not affiliated with any other group in Portland that uses the term "revels", though I admit to belonging to The Society for Creative Anachronism in the very early 70's.
I am planning some simple but fun activities--decorating and making an herb sachet, and creating fairy manikins (or womaninkins.) This activity was inspired by the lovely creation by one of my Art of Life group members, Polly Burton. The picture is of her fairy, "Charm."
For the Shakespearean feast there will be no suckling pig, I promise. Just some summer treats that Will himself might have enjoyed, such as "A Dyschefull of Snowe" and "Frittors of Spinage." Come join us and see what these are!
June 24: 6-9 PM
60. includes supplies and feast.
To register call 971-404-7664 or email http://www.artofyourlife.com
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Sunday, June 3, 2007
Workshops Coming Up
Today, June 3, we had a very successful "Altered Alchemy" workshop. The group wants to meet again soon, so watch this space for the next altered book making date--most likely June 17.
"The Forgiving Medium", a beginning acrylics class, meets Monday, June 18 from 4-7 PM. We'll cover the many ways to use acrylic paint and the mysterious substances known as acrylic mediums. Even if you have never painted before you'll come away with two portraits or still lifes on canvas. Tuition: 50. Paint, brushes, and mediums are provided. Bring some prepared canvases or canvas board in sizes you'd like to use. I'll have light snacks available. To register contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call 971-404-7664.
"Midsummer Creative Revels"-- St. John's Eve or Midsummer Night is a traditional time to celebrate the magic of a summer evening. We'll make herb sachets and fairy manikins and feast on Shakespearean treats. Materials and feast provided. Meets June 24 from 6-9 PM. Tuition: 60.
"Book Making for the Right-Brained"--If you'd love to make a book but Fear Measuring, join us for this class taught by book artist Alisa Walton. Her patient expertise will result in participants creating a lovely and durable hand made book. Meets July 8 from 10-4. Supplies included. Tuition: 90. Bring a brown bag lunch.
All above workshops held at The Art of Your Life, 1210 SE Oak, Portland.
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
Art's Transformative Powers
In preparation for teaching "Women, Creativity, and Healing" this summer at Portland State, I have been reading an excellent book. "The Soul's Palette" by Cathy A. Malchiodi . Her book has done much to remind me of why we make art. As part of my livelihood I show and sell my art. This is great fun, but sometimes I get so caught up in the Art World that I temporarily neglect the major reason I make art and love to encourage others to do so. In her book Ms. Malchiodi discusses the healing that can take place through art making whether one considers oneself an artist or not.
She points out that all young children consider themselves able and entitled to create art. It is only when we grow older and subject to criticism from others and then from ourselves, that we doubt our right to add to our joy and the health of the "soul" by making art. Her mission is to facilitate awareness of the emotional and physical benefits we receive from allowing ourselves to make art in a spirit of experimentation and in the honoring of our own style. Some of the documented benefits she lists from creative activities are: stress reduction, improvement of blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration; improved mood and outlook; and increased ability to communicate feelings.
Malchiodi talks about how many aspects of life are out of our control. Art making allows us to have an experience within our control and to make meaning out of the events of our lives. Art making can allow the unconscious mind healthy expression, even in some cases, mastery of traumatic experiences. "Images are the midwives between experience and language".
Since I have quoted Malchiodi without permission, I am happy to point out that her book is available from Amazon.com, ISBN # 1-57062-815-7. It's a lovely, encouraging book.
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Fun First Friday Fest
First Friday festivities at The Art of Your Life were awesome. I tried to take some candid shots, but almost everyone caught me and several posed with their purchases. A huge thanks to Julianna, Barry, and Dawn for the joyous music. You can hear Julianna and Barry at:
Next month I'll be showing the evocative paintings of Christine Tandy--you can see one of her "Starscapes" here. More about this show in future posts.
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Few can deny the appeal of traveling by RV, but not everyone has an RV to call their own. So for many, renting an RV is a great way to get the RV experience without the expense and responsibility of RV ownership.
If you are an RV owner like me, chances are you've been approached by someone who asked if they could "borrow" your RV. I have been approached on numerous occasions and asked if I would consider loaning out my RV. Now we use our RV like a second home and prefer not to loan it out, but it always gets my wheels spinning "What if I did loan out or rent my RV? How would that work?"
I often recommend renting an RV to prospective RV owners. Until now I've known very little about renting having never rented an RV. I have always had questions and concerns related to liability, rates, agreements, and a whole bunch of other stuff associated with RV rental. I needed answers and the folks at RVShare were willing to help.
Since 2012, RVShare has been providing a way for families to rent any kind of RV they wanted, while at the same time turning RV owners into entrepreneurs. The company makes the process of renting out your RV as seamless as possible and they try to do the same for those renting.
They agreed to provide answers to many of my questions so I could pass it on to you. Let me start by answering the burning question...WHY?
Why Rent Out Your RV?
It turns out that there are two big reasons why you might consider renting out your RV. For starters, you can make money doing it. Secondly, it can be fun and fulfilling to share the love of RVing with others.
Make Money Renting Your RV
Yes, it is possible to generate an income by renting out your RV. In fact, many families would rather rent your RV instead of an RV from a big rental company. There are many cases where owners bring home the same amount of money annually as they do at their jobs.
How Much Can You Make?
The average owner on RVShare makes between $5,000 and $30,000 yearly. Here are some examples:
Take Denton for example. He's made almost $68,000 in bookings so far. He's a business consultant who started booking rentals within days of putting up his listing. He ended up with about a dozen for the year. Like many first time owners, his biggest concern was how his RV would be treated. Thankfully, renting through RVshare, he always gets his unit back in perfect condition. A word of advice he'd like to give owners is to make sure you have a good contract that explains all the agreements in detail.
Jose, a military man, decided to rent his RV because of how long it would go without use. He's gotten 20 bookings in nine months and has made over $10,000 in that time. His main concern was privacy, but now says he has zero concerns. Jose says the feeling you get from helping another family create memories is amazing.
There is also no startup cost for owners. RVShare takes a 15% commission on the rental to cover operational costs. The rest goes to the RV owner.
Sharing the Love of RVing
If you're an owner, you can rent out your unit directly to families looking to go on an adventure of their own. Many owners have found it extremely fun and fulfilling sharing the RV experience with others.
Rebecca rents her RV through RVShare and has this to say: "I have to say I have so enjoyed meeting the people who have rented my RV and feel as if they are now friends. They send me pictures and are so appreciative of the trips they were able to take in my RV. It is very fun helping people to have a successful trip and make lifetime memories."
Jose says: "I feel great when a customer returns the RV and they have the best time of their life and you contributed greatly."
So How Does It Work?
The way it works through RVShare is pretty straight forward. Owners list their RVs on the site, set a price and rental terms. Renters enter their search criteria (such as RV type, travel dates, desired rate, etc.) then search for RVs available for rent in their area.
Renters can select options from the smallest pop-up campers to the largest, newest, and most luxurious class A motorhomes. There are units available in practically all 50 states and in most cities. Rates start from just $10 per night and can go all the way up to over $500.
When a visitor finds what they like, they "request to book." Owners then review the request and work directly with renters to agree on terms. Next, owners and renters meet, go over the RV features and rental terms, then the renter is sent on their way. Renters enjoy their awesome getaway and owners reap the rewards. At the end, renters return units to the owner and all is well.
What About Damage To My RV?
RVShare says their renters treat the rigs with the utmost respect and that owners need not be concerned about damage to their RV. However, mistakes happen and if there is any sort of blemish, the security deposit (and insurance) renters pay covers costs. There is nothing coming out of owner's pockets. Owners also have the option to purchase owner insurance.
The optional owner's insurance covers the RV owner for up to one million dollars if there happens to be any collision while your RV is in the hands of a renter. It also protects you against claims from third parties. If a renter happens to break down on the road, RVShare provides them 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, so they're covered there as well.
How Is Money Exchanged?
As far as receiving payments, RVShare handles all payments and deposits securely. They try to take as much work off the hands of both owners and renters whenever possible. Funds are released to the owner's bank one business day after the start of the rental.
How Much Do I Charge?
As the RV owner you are in complete control of setting your own rental rates. It's recommend to keep rates close to the averages are in your area, but ultimately you decide what to charge.
As a rule of thumb, travel trailers go for around $75 to $175 per night. Class C RVs range from about $125 to $250 and class As are around $150 to over $300 per night. Most owners also include 100 miles per day with that rate and charge $1 per mile for any overages.
Do I Need a Business License?
No. There is no need for a business license or anything fancy like that.
What Do You Think? Is RV Rental For You?
Each time we visit popular National Parks like Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches or the Grand Canyon we are surprised at the growing number of rental RVs filling the parking lots and campgrounds. I've personally met folks who've come from Europe and the Far East simply to rent an RV and visit the National Parks in the United States. So it turns out that there are lots of folks out there looking for RVs to rent.
So what do you think? Does your RV sit for most of the year feeling neglected? Do you continue to make payments on an RV you don't use as much as you thought? If you have a good quality RV in good condition and don't mind sharing, then perhaps consider putting it to work for you.
Many thanks to RVShare for helping to shed light on this RV rental thing.


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So I go to my mothers to enjoy some pool time. (That means-"Give my daughter rides on my back as I wish I could get to swim for once".) I mention to her that she was mentioned in an article. I see a fog of haughtiness roll into the room, settling in the vicinity of her head, threatening to engulf her. Like a naughty puppy, this amuses me and gets me going.
"heh heh, now the world knows you do the Detroit Dog"
"the dance, the detroit dog"
"what is that"
"i told everyone you would deny any knowlegde of such a thing"
"there as a dog, but not the detroit dog"
"you told me DETROIT dog, where would I have come up with that"
"no,i dont think so"
"yup, denial. dont wanna be busted out. have the world know you didnt always live in suburbia [actually, she did] and that you were once illbehaved and danced and cussed"
"i admit to cussing, everyone knows I cuss.thats my specialty, my indulgence"
"and you did the dog too"
"no, but what was that movie, the college one, spike lee. thats when the dog came out"
"no mother, remember when I was a kid and we moved here and the atomic dog was out? you mentioned it then"
we go back and forth for a while, she denies ever hearing any dance named any sort of dog, detroit or otherwise. she only heard of a dog dance whenebver that movie with the colleges came out. (after some thinking we decided on School Daze but the dance was Da Butt)
i'm smirking, which for me is the equivalent of dancing and frolicking and saying "WOOT"
finally she tells me to call her sister, my aunt saying she would know.
"did you ever do a dance called the detroit dog?'
"not the detroit dog, it was the dog"
"my mother told me the detroit dog, but now she doesnt remember"
"she says there was no such dance"
"yes, we did the dog. she says she doesnt know of the dance?"
"{mothers name} knows how to do the dog, we used to do it"
Mother pipes in "ASK HER WHEN IT CAME OUT"
"when did it come out?"
"uh, 62 or 63"
me HA! HAH! HA HA HA!! HA! Mother HA! I TOLD YOU.
"let me speak to her"m she says demanding to talk to her sister
I hear her muttering."…when you bend down and they get behind you…"
HA!! SEE. Confirmation. IT WAS THE SAME DANCE!!!!!!
I rush to get a notebook and pencil so I can record the conversation."I have to write this down..'yes. {mothers name} knows how to do the dog'. HA!"
Mother reads the article and makes a comment about her age."What about my age?"
"mother, the issue was that this is nothing new. every generation has a cow about what the young crop of teens and 20's are doing, but its all the same. your mom freaked when u did the dog, u freaked when I did the atomic dog, and my generation freaks when their kids do the dog"
"except they dont call it that"
Naw, its PERREO! Perreo, perreo papi perreo!
"And even before then. Oh no, Elvis! Oh no, Little Richard! OMG, people are touching when they dance. How scandalous. The WALTZ is satan's dance!! *gasp* *sigh*"
I was kind enough to neither dance nor show her a photo of Ivy Queen.
She glared as I smirked and read aloud what I was writing.She finished reading the article,"Well, my name wasnt in it"
"What? Dont you want to be part of HISTORY? Mother, I am recording the conversation with my aunt. This is a cultural study, an interview. An oral history, Im learning the story of assorted black urban dance forms in the 20th century.This is priceless."
*she makes a point of ignoring me*
"I'm like the guys travelling the rural south taking down the life stories of the old bluesmen. Like the folk in dominican republic getting the inside dope on bachata."
She was not convinced. That did not deter me from very studiously and seriously reading aloud my transcript of the conversation.
My mother is a well rspected person in the community. She has written an annual series of columns for the newspaper. She has a few short stories published. She is a champion of the children and has worked for the past 30 years with students. She wears pearls and collects shoes and occasionally attends mass and is nice to her housekeeper. She has no desire for people to know she once did the dog.
I want people to know. If this woman did the DEtroit Dog and she turned out to be quite the old boring upstanding salt of the earth person that she is, maybe the shit aint that bad. Except she spawned ME. And hell,Im the goddamned image of propriety.(No, really, I am. All polite and I never curse and I looked so cute today in my capri pants and brooks brother shirt and neat little leather satchel. So Hepburn.)
It is a family trait. Outwardly we are the image of proper appropriate middleclass educated feminity (except I dont wear dresses or pink or pastels or lace or ruffles or anything remotely femine, hmmmm. Im too FIERCE for that kinda frippery. Hepburn, Kate not Audrey)Well, we look and act the part. But it was my GRANDMOTHER, she who could make ice shiver, who informed me one day,"I dont know why people make such a fuss about these boys in their sagging pants. Back in my day when I was young, all the men wore their big low baggy pants and zoot suits. It was the style. Everything comes back". It was my MOTHER, who said the same about rap and the Atomic Dog,"I dont know why they make such a fuss about this, we did the DEtroit Dog when I was young and it was the same thing". And now me,she who fakes the funk so well that her coworkers excuse themselves when they curse in her presence,"Perreo, perreo whats the big deal? We did the nasty girl when I was a kid, it meant you put your crossed hands on your breasts, ass then crotch and thrust each time. And of course, the Atomic Dog."
*Imagining my greatgreat grandmother* "Jitterbug? Cakewalk? Back when my mother was a child they wore nothing but mudcloth and shells and did this thrusting dance every spring to attract a mate. TATTOOS? That was nothing, my husband's tribe tattooed their whole bodies and smoked jimson weed before going on vision quests"


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TACOMA, Washington -The Puget Sound men's soccer team honored senior day and concluded season with a 1-0 win over first place and crosstown rival, Pacific Lutheran.
Before the match, the Loggers celebrated their eight seniors and their families: Robert Jorgenson, Nathan Otto, Ari Taublieb, Benjamin Whitham, Zac Lokay, Vincent Von Luehrte, Chet Selis and Ezra Kraus.
The Loggers found the game-winner in the 23rd minute of the first half. Forward Luke Murdock netted his shot from the corner of the 18 yard box, securing the Loggers' victory. Murdock finished the season with four goals, and one assist.
Both teams continued to battle throughout second half, but the Lutes failed to find the equalizer. Puget Sound held onto their lead and out-shot first place Pacific Lutheran, 9-8.
The Loggers finished the season with an overall record of 10-6-1 and a conference record of 8-5-1. For the second week in a row Puget Sound defeated the first place team.


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The online success of the Barack Obama campaign involves proven methods of the new Internet political process as well as high-power thinkers from multiple fields. Featured individuals of an article in today's Wired blog describe the success of the Obama campaign's Web strategy and its volunteer training structure. My.BarackObama.com, the Democratic presidential nominee's social networking site, houses the Neighbor-to-Neighbor tool. It empowers individuals by enabling them to find out where to canvass and encourage voters.
This movement builds on the precedent of Howard Dean in 2004 and Ron Paul's Republican nomination run this year. Integrating a new model of volunteer participation and national feedback with an emphasis on voter registration, Democrats learned that much more than fundraising is involved. "We've really poured a lot of energy and thought into making this focused on real-world organizing activity," says Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook, now focused on Obama's online organizational efforts.
These efforts stress individual empowerment - identifying people as their own organization and action hubs. The site's resources make it simple to host rallying parties and form call banks at home using personal mobile phones. As a result, visits and phone calls will be heavily rained upon swing state voters - this writer is glad to not live in Pennsylvania or Florida during this election season just for that reason.
This unique combination of volunteer-built hierarchies, grassroots support and Internet networking can also thank Harvard research for additional support.
Public policy lecturer Marshall Ganz, and psychology professor Ruth Wageman, both scholars at Harvard, developed this organizational-team theory for the Sierra Club in 2003. This theory works to strike a balance between "lone ranger" types and the "shared purpose" structure that characterizes causes such as volunteer programs.
This training program, known as "Camp Obama," appeals to individuals on a more emotional level, similar to the Democratic candidate's oratorial style, instead of more logical draws such as platform policies. More on Camp Obama at this Wired article.


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2016 has been, by far, one of the best year's of my life. I've gone through some major personal changes and have grown up a lot. So many blessings have come into my life this year and I have learned so much about blogging and myself along the way. I just wanted to spend a few moments reflecting on some of my favorite parts of this year and the habits and things I'll be saying goodbye to in 2016.
This year I decided to finally start a blog and stick with it. So far, I've done a decent job. I need to get better organized for the coming year *note to self.* I purchased my own domain — more on that here. According to Google AdSense, I've made almost $60.00 off of my ad space since October 10th. I know that's not much at all, but you have to know, I've barely been putting any effort into my blog. I've been planning and scheming and I'm going to be taking over in 2017! (LOL) But seriously, I'm going to be putting a lot more time and energy into blogging. If I want to supplement my income, I have to be willing to work for it! I've given this blog several facelifts since her first launch, but I'm pretty content and enjoying the learning curve I'm on.
In my personal life, I've managed to get my IBS in check mostly. I have good days and bad days, but now it's mostly good. I've also gained back my weight to where I look and feel healthy. There for awhile, I was getting reallllly skinny realllllly fast. I'm definitely putting more of an effort into working out and being healthy (Posts on this to come). This has been a huge win for me this year.
I also had my one year anniversary with my boyfriend! Earlier this year we also went on a Road Trip to New York City, and it was the most magical five days. I've never walked so much in my entire life! I can finally say I've found my person. No one else understands my love of pizza, lounging, and alone time as well as he does. We are complete opposites and the same person at the same time. It's oddly the best combination of personalities. And to think, it all started over a cup of coffee at 10:30 pm on Halloween. Swo0o0o0on!
I have also finished my formal educational career (I think). I've graduated from my post-baccalaureate program and have started a full-time job as a Paralegal in a small law firm. I work for two very nice, intelligent, laid-back attorneys. The pay is decent and the hours aren't terrible either. I've it pretty good there. It's a lot of hard work and I'm the only one there to do it, but it's kind of my own territory. I thoroughly enjoy it, for now. Next up is the state certification test in the spring.
So while this year has been a very eventful one in celebrity news, the USA's election, and just generally around the world. I'm currently working on putting together my personal and blogging goals for 2017. So keep checking back for that post coming soon!
In the meantime, please follow me on Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, and Bloglovin' to stay connected. You can also subscribe via email (no spam here!) using the available subscription bar on the left!


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SlickRun on 64 bit Vista
I was fighting some problems with SlickRun for a while after installing 64 bit Vista on my machine recently. I noticed issues with powershell (SlickRun was always running the 32 bit version of it, even though the path explicitely specified the 64 bit version), and when I wanted to create a command to run SnippingTool, it turned out to be impossible… there are some very weird things going on in 64 bit Windows.
For example, Explorer shows me SnippingTool.exe in c:windowssystem32 (system32? Go figure), while my 32 bit Altap Salamander doesn't show the same file in that location. In SlickRun it was equally impossible to configure my command to use that path, and when I tried to use the path to the start menu .lnk file instead, SlickRun's path completion feature actually showed the .lnk file, but running it was still impossible.
After a little search, I found this forum post here, which describes an option for 64 bit systems. Quoting (I don't trust forum content to be there when I go back later):
Try this:
- Close SlickRun
- Open C:usersyournameappdataroamingslickrun
- Edit SlickRun.ini
- In the [General] section, add the line:
I activated this hack and things are better now – the PowerShell command runs the 64 bit version, and the SnippetTool can be run from it's (alleged) c:windowssystem32 location. I still can't use the .lnk file though, since I get a number (five or so) error message about Crypt32.dll when I try.


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96% of small businesses use social media marketing (Social Media Examiner) but only 61% of start ups use social media for marketing (TNW News). Which is something that needs to change! 71% of people that have a good social media service experience are likely to recommend it to other (Ambassador) therefore why would you not be on a platform that can drive the perfect customers to your website?
Two in five small businesses do not have any marketing employees (Inc.) and our recommendation is not to get any. Not yet anyway. Why not take on an expert that helps businesses every single day. Trust someone that can work with start up businesses and take them to the next level.
Social treats was started by Deasha after years of travelling, working and learning. Finally it seemed time to start the business that had been the itch that couldn't be scratched.
With years of experience in the industry running social media and digital marketing for other businesses and even teaching start up businesses how to do it themselves. It was time to draw on all that experience and build her own business.
There was no other niche that would be more appropriate than helping other start ups. After spending so much time with people launching businesses and realising the need to have someone to bounce ideas off it seemed logical to offer unlimited email support with every package to give each and every start up client the most support possible.


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good for "hmmm.. this vase needs some fresh roses."
and "I've been meaning to make some new prayer (meditation) beads..."
I think Maddie had like five projects today before I started taking notice.
(I had my own lovely projects, and was not paying close attention to hers. I do that some times.)
one of them was story-telling to her daddy while she was wearing one of her mama's best hats.
late this morning we found ourselves just over-brimming with rambunctious energy, so we decided that a hike up in the mountains was just the thing. since we didn't have unlimited time, as Eric was due to work in a few hours, we opted for our closest neighborhood canyon.
on the way up we played a "maybe" game.
"what do you think we'll find or see today?"
"maybe we'll find amonite fossils!"
"maybe we'll find an allosaurus tooth!"
"maybe we'll find bear or mountain lion tracks."
"maybe we'll find wild berries."
"maybe we'll find a snake's skin."
we did find a few things.
we found acorns
and wild licorice
and solomon's seal
and wild catnip
and nettles.
we found squirrels.
and centipedes and milipedes
and waterfalls
and lava rocks
and the last flowers of the year.
we climbed -
mountain trails
and logs
and rocks
and trees
and walls.
we imagined
and shared
and loved.
and after promising ourselves that we would go back on wednesday to spend the whole day,
we made our way back down into our valley (just a few quick minutes to home).
after a little while had passed at home with individual pursuits and rest, we came together again... as we always do.
Trev and I played a few games of mancala.
and Bridges (it's like Hex).
and then we got out our library's copy of The Book of When. love this book.
today we learned about such things as
When does my face turn red?
When should we disobey rules?
When did we realize that children are people?
When did we start burying the dead?
When will I stop being jealous?
When was school made compulsory?
When did people start paying for things with money?
When do we need to wash our hands?
(We skipped over such interesting things as "When does life start?" and "When was Santa Claus born?" because Trevelyn has already read most of the book by himself...)
But we got to read together "When is there war?"
When are we too fat, too tall, or too short?
When do languages die?"
and finally "When will space stop growing?"
Sounds interesting, no?
there's been dress -up for animal friends
and Zoo Tycoon
balloon play
coloring books
and hidden pictures.
amdray research has also been a part of the day today.
er - that would be American Dragon, Jake Long, of course.
we had imagined that we had a lot more things left in us - baking and biking, jumping and venturing....
but it turns out we didn't.
so we'll just leave those things there for next time.
life is good.
and just right.


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Friday, 13 June 2014
A Northern Perspective - Some Good Ol' Northern Art!
Manchester City - woooo. I'm going to have to find some new places to hang out. Now I promise you that I'm not currently camping out in the grounds and the next post won't be at the Stadium... but this one is - what you gonna do? This time it wasn't for football or a concert but an art exhibition. Read more...
While I'm all for a bit of Lowry what was really great was how well all the pieces fit together. While there was a variety of styles on show there wasn't that feeling of some outshining others, the exhibit was nicely curated and the pieces interacted really well with each other.
A couple of glasses of champers and some tasty canapés later we headed off...
BUT I love a good exhibition and this one is definitely worth a visit so if you fancy it the show is on at the Etihad until the 16th of June and then will move to their Hale gallery. If you would like some more info click here!
Have you seen this exhibition or any others worth a mention? Let me know in the comments below, would love any suggestions of what to see next!
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Chinese real estate sector enjoys strong growth
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September saw Chinese real estate enjoy it strongest growth rate since May, as a result of increasing construction levels and rising prices, new data from Reuters has confirmed.
According to Reuters figures, based on data issued by the National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS) last month saw booming construction volumes, as well as high sales and prices, all of which led to economic expansion across the third quarter of 2016 of 6.7 per cent. This strong growth helped to offset ongoing weak exports levels.
Overall, property investment in the country increased by 7.8 per cent over the course of last month, when compared to the same time period a year prior. The figure was also a significant rise from the 6.2 per cent that was recorded in August of 2016, the data showed.
However, despite this positive news, property developers based across the country remained more cautious about taking on new projects, as a result of concerns relating to the Government rolling out more tightening measures in order to stave off a Chinese property bubble. Indeed, builder sentiment seemed to have already taken a hit, with new construction starts falling by 19.4 per cent over the month of September, the data showed.
Wang Tao, chief China economist at UBS, said: "Today's data showed developers are relatively cautious on new projects, because land has become rather expensive now, and such a strong sales momentum might not be sustainable moving forward."
Already, more than 20 cities across the country have rolled out restrictive measures, such as higher mortgage deposits and a ban on any second-home purchases, in a bid to stamp out the trend of speculative buying which is having an impact on the country's property sector.
Mr Tao attributed the fall in new construction starts last month to high base numbers recorded from 2015, saying that the level recorded was always going to be 'highly volatile.' He said: "The developers might have quickened the pace for investment, to finish the existing projects since sales performance was so great."
Overall, across the first nine months of 2016, a rise of 5.8 per cent in property investment levels was recorded, up from 5.4 per cent over the first eight months of the year. Last month alone, sold property levels rose by 34 per cent, the data showed, compared to the 19.8 per cent rise that was recorded in August 2016.
With Government policies laid out to end property speculation, experts expect the sales momentum to tail off gradually, with high investment levels tipped to remain until the end of the year.
Mr Tao said: "I think property investment will be able to support the economy in the next two months, but after that the supportive effects will be smaller."
Meanwhile, a spokesman for the National Bureau of Statistics, Sheng Laiyun, suggested that the Chinese property sector accounted for eight percent of China's GDP growth over the course of the first nine months of this year. He also felt that tightening measures rolled out by the Government would fail to have a "very big impact" on overall economic growth in the country.


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QuitAlcohol.comThe Dangers of Drinking and Driving The Dangers of Drinking and Driving Together We Can Make a Difference. This article is also in Spanish. Click here for the Spanish version. Millions of people worldwide do it. Many say "What's the harm, I got home safely and no one was hurt?†Just because you made it home safely to your bed does not mean that you're making a right decision. When putting those keys in the ignition and driving away after drinking you are not only putting
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years, the number of deaths caused by car accidents have risen because of distracted driving. Law enforcement has become stricter when it comes to driving in town and on highways. There are always cop cars parked in hidden areas seeking for distracted and drunk drivers. Debates and new ideas are being made to figure out how to control or prevent reckless driving and car accidents. The leading cause in distracted driving is the use of cellphones and electronics installed in car dashboards. NHTSA (National
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Not knowing that this would be the last basketball game that one would ever play again, make every last point count, just as Fennville High School junior basketball star, Wesley Leonard did back on March 3, 2011. Leonard made the game winning basket and then minutes later, while celebrating with his teammates, he collapsed to the floor. The autopsy would later reveal that Wes had an enlarged heart. Sudden deaths in young and talented athletes across America are increasing. However, one never
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many people still choose to put themselves and surrounding people at a terrible risk, despite the discouraging statistics. Drunk driving likely will make it hard to judge the speed of your vehicle, the distance between you and other cars. It will make you less likely to notice traffic light, pedestrians, and will make it harder to concentrate on the task of driving. It makes people feel an unfounded confidence. They will take more risks, and their reaction time is slower. The risk of having
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Final Draft: Driving Under the Influence Making the decision to get behind the wheel after drinking, could be life changing. There are so many other ways to get home or to wherever you are needing to go. There are taxis, somebody to call, or simply assigning a designated driver before going out and drinking. Driving under the influence can be detrimental at any time to anyone including yourself and loved ones. Yet, many people around the world continue to drive under the influence every day
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Drunk Driving Imagine being in a bar with some friends, everyone is drinking and having a great time; you are way too drunk to drive. You are going to leave and go home and have a high risk of endangering someone but instead your nice friends remind you of it and call a cab for you. Drinking and driving is a very serious problem that we all have to face in our society today. Drunk driving is a crime that is very dangerous and very deadly to everyone. Many people drive under the influence of alcohol
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Every day in America, another 27 people die as a result of drunk driving crashes. Drunk driving is very dangerous. Driving while intoxicated is hazardous to your health, and to the well-being of others. It can kill you, other innocent people, you can be locked up, and taken away from your loved ones, and it is illegal. Driving while intoxicated can be very harmful to your health, because it can kill you. On the other hand, it can kill an innocent person, who happens to be near you on the road while
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Drunk Driving "This year, 10,839 people will die in drunk-driving crashes - one every 50 minutes" (NHTSA). Sadly two of my friends have become part of this statistic that was produced in 2009. Drunk driving is a worldwide problem that is very prominent in the United States. The large number in deaths through the past years has made driving under the influence a major social issue. Drunk driving has had a long history, with deaths comparable to wars, but can be prevented. This illegal activity
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Drunk Driving and Teens Wisconsin is ranked as the "drunkest state." With that in mind it is not a surprise that WI also has one of the highest drunk driving rates in the United States. Some people might be proud of that because we made it on a chart, but really; is that something to be proud of? Unfortunately, teens in WI are engaging in drinking and as a result, driving and other risky behaviors at younger ages. Nationwide an estimated 6.6 million children under the age of 18 live
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therefore makes an extremely uneducated decision. Many people believe that increasing fines for drunk driving offenders will play a significant part in the cutting down of driving under the influence. However, while stiffer DUI laws will look affective on paper, they will not make a substantial step in the fight against drunk driving. Another factor that can affect a person's decision to drive drunk comes with his friends. A person needs to possess enough common sense to not let someone who is
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cell phones is rising, the amount of distracted driving is also increasing at an alarming rate. A study done by the CITA wireless association shows that in June of 1997 48.7 million people were subscribed to wireless connections was and has grown to a huge 321.7 in June of 2012. That massive jump in wireless subscribers has resulted in an enourmous rise in the amount of 911 calls per day. Hundreds of people around the world decide to text while driving. When making this decision they are showing that
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Drunk Driving Dear President, There are many things that make someone a good citizen, but not drinking and driving is a really good one. Some of the reasons are, it keeps you safe, keeps families whole, and saves you money. Please listen to these three reasons. First off, not drinking and driving keeps you safe. You have a large possibility of getting in a crash. Also, it keeps you from jail. You can't hurt or murder anyone. The article "useful drunk driving facts" said, "You think you are
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topic and type it onto a document. * Drunk drivers should be imprisoned on the first offense b. With whatever topic you choose, turn the topic into a question (or a series of questions). These questions serve as the guide for your essay, as your answer to these questions will become your argument (see the questions under "School", "Community", and "Work" on pg. 186 for examples of how to write out these topic questions). * Drunk drivers should be imprisoned on the first
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Savannah Smallidge Mrs. Martin English 9.2 February 19, 2013 Teen Driving Drivers education should be required and, along with learners permits. "In 2010, 58 percent of deaths among passenger vehicle occupants ages 16-19 were drivers." These numbers are extremely alarming. Updated drivers ed courses and longer learning permit requirements may help reduce these alarming statistics, and decrease the crash rates. Drivers ed puts safer drivers on the road. The first few months behind the
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it was designed to get people from one place to another. However, their purpose has evolved; now we use them as a beauty parlor, a lunchroom, or home office location. When driving, the risk of crashing is always a possibility; but with a distraction in your hand the risk is four times greater. Using a cell phone while driving has become a big problem in areas around the globe. It is the second cause for most deaths in the United States. Cell phones are used these days for keeping up with friends
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anti-drinking and driving advertisements on university-aged students. "Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 16 to 25 year olds, and alcohol and/or drugs are a factor in 55% of those crashes" (Madd, 2013). Increasing the effectiveness of anti-drinking and driving advertisements could be a solution to this critically high mortality rate in young people. The main purpose of this study is to better understand the effect of positive and negative anti-drinking and driving advertisements
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son. It happened so fast she couldn't believe it. They were hit by a drunk driver. Injured four kids and killed one innocent child at the age of five. Every year we tend to lose a loved one due to those that choose to drive under the influence. In 2010, 1,768 people died in California due to traffic crashes that were a result of alcohol and other drugs. Drunk driving kills a large amount of people every year. Drinking and driving not only puts one's life on the line, but also endanger the life of
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Drunk driving has never been a pretty sight or something that has been approved by society. Not only does being under the influence while driving pose a threat to the well-being of the person driving but also endangers the welfare of others driving that path. Driving under the influence is a choice and any deterrent is totally for warned. I strongly believe that there should be zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol. A mandatory jail sentence on the first offense would send
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obtaining a driver's license does not always ensure common sense and responsibility on the road. Therefore, safe and vigilant driving is crucial as things can happen behind the wheel within a split second. Fastening the seatbelt, cautious driving, and being sober behind the wheel can maximize all passengers' safety while driving. First, ensure all passengers' safety while driving by fastening the seatbelt. We have all heard the excuses before, "It is uncomfortable", "I am only going around the corner"
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7/29/15 Principles of Public Speaking Why banning the use of cell phones while driving should be mandatory nationwide Specific Purpose: I want to persuade my audience to stop using their cell phones while driving a vehicle because it is extremely irresponsible and dangerous. Central Idea: Using a cell phone while driving is dangerous to yourself and others on the road and is one of the top reasons for car accidents. Attention Grabber: Play Youtube video. Now many of us see these type of
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solving this problem. This may not be something that is currently being done. What I can personally do to make more people aware of this issue? I think that a good rule they have is for an adult that has a liscence to be with you when you are driving. It's a good rule because they can tell you things that you may not remember to do. Something I could do to make people more aware of this issue is I can tell my friends and then they can tell their friends and we will create like this chain.
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Texting and Driving Chayanne Bourgeois Chris Pylant 4/15/15 Texting while driving is a big problem in our world today, one out of every four accidents is caused by texting while driving. There are approximately two hundred and fifty thousand Americans who text while driving. According to the National Safety Council, there are about one point six million crashes a year caused by texting while driving. Drivers of automobiles should be restricted from using cellular devices while operating a
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December 5, 2014 Putting The Brakes On Texting While Driving In recent years, new technology has allowed communication to become instantaneous. Because of this, texting has become extremely popular. Although texting is quick and convenient, society's demand for constant communication has had disastrous effects. Texting while driving has been proven extremely dangerous and lethal. Although many states have put restrictions on texting while driving, the laws are lightly enforced and penalties are insufficient
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Corey Friedman's Lawmakers Target Drunk Drivers, appeared in North Carolina's "Wilsons Daily Times" on February 18, 2013. In his essay, Friedman, explains new bills and laws that are trying to get passed by North Carolina's congress. They will target and prevent drunk driving across the state by developing harsher laws and consequences for those found guilty of these offenses. Friedman uses many different perspectives on the issue by restating various North Carolina state representatives, and various
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while driving because not only are drivers putting themselves in danger but also everyone else around them. Statistics have indicated that over 6,000 deaths and well over half a million injuries have occurred due to drivers using cell phones in 2011 alone. Drivers sending or receiving test messages take their eyes off of the road for at least five seconds which is enough time to cover an entire football field. One could only imagine the tremendous amount of damage that can be done driving across
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Driving under the influence has affected many people's lives and families. Today I would like to talk to you about the problems of drinking and driving, and why it is a concern for all of us. Driving under the influence is one of the most common and dangerous situations you can put yourself or someone else in. The fact is that drinking and driving is a huge deal and can leave a long trail of broken dreams and hearts. If you drink and drive, not only are you putting yourself at risk, but your
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FDA Cracking Down on DNA-Test Providers
After scaring Walgreens out of the genetic-testing business, the FDA has now decided to crack down on the entire industry, and will be subjecting DNA tests to the same rules that it applies to medical devices such as blood-glucose meters.
The agency cites the 1973 Medical Device Amendment, which allows the FDA to regulate "medical devices for use in humans," and has sent letters to major labs, warning them about the new rules. The letter to popular online service 23andMe, reads in part:
23andMe has never submitted information on the analytical or clinical validity of its tests to FDA for clearance or approval. However, your website states that the 23andMe Personal Genome Serviceâ"¢is intended to tell patients in advance how they will respond to certain medications including warfarin and clopidogrel. It also states that the data generated from the 23andMe Odds Calculator, a feature ofthe 23andMe Personal Genome Serviceâ"¢, includes the contribution of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) to disease risk. Consumers may make medical decisions in reliance on this information.
During a meeting between 23andMe and FDA on July 29, 2009, you described the 23andMe Personal Genome Serviceâ"¢ as consisting of a software program that analyzes genetic test results that are generated by an external laboratory in order to generate a patient specific test report. Thus, the 23andMe Personal Genome Serviceâ"¢ is a diagnostic device and subject to all applicable requirements of the Act. You should be aware that FDA does not consider your device to be a laboratory developed test because the 23andMe Personal Genome Serviceâ"¢ is not developed by and used in a single laboratory. Furthermore, we note that you have recently begun distributing the collection kit for your device through a third party distributor, Amazon.com.
Last week, 23andMe admitted sending the wrong data to close to a hundred customers, leading some to worry about whether they were at risk for certain illnesses — and at least one mother to worry that she may have been given the wrong baby at the hospital, based on inconsistent genetic indicators. Industry advocates insist that tighter regulation would not have prevented the mishap.
In Vitro Diagnostics [FDA]
Sample swaps at 23andMe: a cautionary tale [ScienceBlogs]
Congress Putting Genetic-Testing Companies Under Microscope
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Hutchinson City Council: Passes resolution supporting the lease of the Appleton Prison
Members of the Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously to take the following actions at their March 8 meeting.
APPLETON PRISON: Approve a resolution of support for a plan to have the state lease the privately owned, 1,600-bed prison in Appleton that has been closed for several years instead of building additional space at existing state prisons.
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Sunday, December 07, 2008
Amaro kicks tires of the team, he's the Grinch!
Ruben Amaro has a cushion, he is currently the GM of the Philadelphia Phillies the team that won the World Series last year. The moves he's made so far: not too much to write home about. He basically just snubbed Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell to leave them in limbo for next season as far as solidly making them part of the 2009 team.
In the newspapers, he seems like he's doing the right thing. "I don't want them getting a raise on my account" is what he is saying though. Just because they had such a great season. Other quotes has him just glossing over these two players, theorizing who could be out in leftfield, or who would take Jamie Moyer's spot in the rotation. That's gratitude, the 'new style' exuded from the front office. What have you done for me lately. Certain publications won't go out and say this, because for one reason or another they don't want to really say the truth, but I will! Amaro is the Grinch!
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We took the Free Porto Walking Tour this morning – we love these tours and take them whenever they are offered in cities we visit. The guide is usually young and offers some different insights and snippets of information on the city. This one, like most others, was three-hours long and we covered much of Porto's history and many interesting facts.
Clocking in at 17,353 steps, 7.91 miles, and 55 sets of stairs! Almost all on cobblestones!
This post's photos are all sights of Porto but through an artistic filter.
Views of the city of Porto from the two-tiered iron bridge – the Dom Luis I bridge (completed in 1886)
Steep alleys twisting down from town to the river.
The ubiquitous Pastela de Nata. An evening glass of port.
The bridge upwards from the lower tier. Port crates.
Alongside the Duoro at dusk in Gaia (across from Porto).
Graffiti – the artist's grandfather.


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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to tie the knot!
The couple, who started dating a year and a half ago, are on the road to becoming husband and wife. Clarence House announced on Monday that Harry and Meghan are officially engaged. Following the announcement, the couple stepped out to pose for photographers at Kensington Palace.
Shortly after, a Sky News interview with the newly-engaged couple aired in which the duo talked about everything from the beginning of their relationship to Harry's proposal and what Princess Diana would've thought of Meghan.
Since there's been so much exciting news revealed today, we're breaking down everything we know about Prince Harry and Meghan's engagement. Take a look below for all the scoop!