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Indianapolis is a middle American city. Until I lived there, I never took it seriously. The bad news was that I was very prejudiced against it. The good news was that, being an Easterner, I knew that I was prejudiced against everything between Pennsylvania and the Pacific Coast states, with possible - but not definite, exception made for the city of Boulder, Colorado where some enlightened souls [yes, that means Hippies] had taken up residence during a spreading of the population of the…Continue
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He knows he is not the only O'Malley, but Zacheria is content. He delighted his parents by making it clear he planned on growing up to become a priest - a nice Catholic priest. His parents were pleased.
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Crime fiction. Hm. Well, as mentioned before, my preference is the old fashioned good triumphs over evil style but within that limitation I do not feel that every heroic person has to be like a comic book hero or heroine. I do love those, but I also like depth of character and diversity in…Continue
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When blogging, there are days when the first question is what to blog about. Today is that type of day. In real life, this is a re-playing a movie that I actually bought a copy of. My son was with me for the earlier part of the day. Right now it is dark out: it is 5:30pm local time. The Germans are like the English in that they kept the 24 clock after the world wars - weird that in the end they agreed about that...This involves a side issue about misunderstanding when using different…Continue
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Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor before taking supplements or medications. All information below is for educational purposes only and not to be taken as medical advice.
Some people who attempt to use Vitamin D to cure their acne find that taking Vitamin D3 pills actually gives them rashes, skin problems and other negative reactions. There are potentially many reasons why this may have occurred, but one may be that you are allergic to the source of the vitamin.
Did you know that the source of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) found in supplements can come from sheep's wool or fish oil? Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol), the less often recommended form of Vitamin D is a synthetic drug created with sugars and yeasts. (Source: Vitamin D Council) If you are allergic to any one of these sources, you may have found the cause of your reaction!
So what do you do if you are allergic to wool or fish? How do you know the source of your vitamin D supplement? You may have to contact the vitamin company and ask, especially if you have an allergy. Often times when Vitamin D is labeled Cholecaliciferol (or Vitamin D3) it comes from sheep's wool, unless it specifically says (from fish oil) in brackets. But again, it's better to be safe and contact the company who produces the supplement, or talk to your doctor.
If you are allergic to wool or certain fish you should change your vitamin D source to one that you are not allergic to. Hopefully you are not allergic to both fish and wool, or your best source of Vitamin D may be the sun.
Sometimes vegans like to take Vitamin D2 (a synthetic drug and not a natural form of Vitamin D). This form of Vitamin D is not recommended as the best form of Vitamin D by the Vitamin D council.

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An emergency grant was issued to cover replacement cost of $3,000 in stolen iPads from Victory Academy. The local non-profit school serves 28 children with autism. Said Tricia Hasbrook, school founder: "The Bald Faced Truth Foundation is giving back voices to many of Victory's students who use iPads on a daily basis to communicate."
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A grant for $1,000 was issued to librarian Heather Abney in order to dramatically expand the reading selections in the library. The grant paid for 139 new books available to 400 students ages K-4th grade. Among the books purchased: A "Pistol Pete" Maravich biography… because every library should have one.
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A grant was awarded to a pair of brothers, 10 and 8 years old, to pay for participation fees in a youth football program. Their family had come under financial hardship, and the boys wouldn't have been able to otherwise participate in the sport. Said their father: "This means so much to me."
Barnes Elementary
A grant was awarded to send 137 kindergarteners on the school's annual scheduled field trip to the pumpkin patch. District budget cuts resulted in the field trip being canceled due to a lack of funds for transportation. Wrote one teacher: "Thank you! It probably seems like a little thing, but this is a big deal to the kids."
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Two 4th-grade trumpet players were without instruments and without the means to rent or purchase one. A grant was awarded to provide them with the purchase of functioning instruments. Francisco wrote in his thank-you letter: "This trumpet is better than the one I had before. It doesn't squeak when I play it."
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A grant was awarded to pay for one year of piano lessons for a 7-year old girl who is musically inclined but can not afford lessons. Marquita's parents live in Section 8 housing, and her piano lessons are the only daily regular activity she has outside of school. Said her teacher: "She is so excited each week that she runs from the bus to the class."
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A grant was awarded to assist children at the Gately Academy. The school is a private nonprofit that provides a creative and focused school setting for students with attention deficit disorders, autism, asperger's syndrome and other learning differences.
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Thieves stole $1,225 worth of holiday wreaths that would have served as the team's top fundraiser. The Bald Faced Truth Foundation contacted coach Dara Kramer and issued a grant to cover the cost of the stolen wreaths. Said Kramer: "It was an incredible turn of events." Link: KPTV coverage of stolen wreaths.
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A grant was awarded to the Parkrose High football boosters to replace old and damaged football field goal posts. The old goal posts were made of PVC pipe and were in disrepair. The new goal posts will be installed for next season. Said the president of the booster club: "We are trying to bring hope to these kids."
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A grant was awarded to the Southeast Salem Community Center to fund a summer camp program for 40 children. The camp is designed for elementary-school children and features reading, writing, math and summer activities for the kids during the summer months. The SE Salem CC serves elementary-school children who are all on assisted lunch programs.


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People have died, so the GM recall couldn't be further from funny. Yet after watching Jeff Boyer, GM Vice President of Global Vehicle Safety, explain to customers how they should only use one key in their cars put a massive smile on my face.
Absurdity can make you laugh. This video is nothing more than 'New GM' going out to their proving grounds with cars made by 'Old GM' (spoiler alert: same company) to make sure the killing spree is over when it comes to the fixed vehicles.
The best thing is still their solution of course. When Jon Stewart explained the single key idea, it sounded hilarious. Yet here we are now, and the joke is on GM customers as Jeff Boyer explains how they should only use a single factory GM key in their cars with a hole in the middle instead of a long slot you find on replacement keys once the car is repaired.
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Below is our upcoming Moonlight Hike schedule on Desert Mountain's award-winning Hiking Trail System
Saturday November 12th (when the moon is at it's closet point to earth since Jan 1948, a 'Supermoon' – 12-14% bigger than usual!)
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We'll meet at the The Ranch's upper area parking lot at 7:00PM promptly and will hike for about two hours along the China Wall Trail.
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Did you know that The Ranch at Desert Mountain, our new outdoor recreational amenity, is at the heart of Desert Mountain's unique award-winning trails system?
The facility includes an 'in-the-round' outdoor meeting space (called a 'kiva'), the new Tonto Ridge and Apache Skyline trails, a ramada-style shade structure for picnics and small gatherings, a lighted parking area, permanent air-conditioned rest room – and horse stable with corrals.
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CHAPEL HILL — North Carolina freshman forward Nassir Little will enter the NBA Draft, the school announced Monday.
Little released a statement that said "it is time for me to pursue my lifelong dream."
Little, a 6-foot-6 player, was a highly touted recruit with versatile skills.
He played in all 36 games this season as a reserve, averaging 9.8 points and 4.6 rebounds. He logged 18.2 minutes per game.
Little was in double figures 18 times, with the Tar Heels posting a 17-1 record in those games. He notched a season-high 23 points against Virginia Tech.
North Carolina coach Roy Williams called Little "a complete pleasure to coach. Playing in the NBA has been a dream of his and everyone on our staff will continue to support his efforts in the months and years to come.
"He played a big part in our success this year and would have done even greater things late in the year were it not for a couple of injuries he sustained in mid-February."
Little had four points in Friday night's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 loss to Auburn. That came a day after his status for the game was in question as he dealing with an illness.


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Dubai's Palmex was granted a regulatory sandbox license by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), thus becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange in the Middle East and North Africa region to do so.
Palmex is powered by Dubai-based venture company ArabianChain Technology.
According to its website, the exchange offers "multiple trading pairs including bitcoin and Dubaicoin DBIX, the first decentralized cryptocurrency in the region," in addition to ETH, LTC, and XRP. Fees are divided into three tiers based on monthly trading volume.
Palmex gets the license to operate cryptocurrency exchange at a time the Middle East region has been eagerly waiting for a regulator-approved platform that makes it possible for them to buy and sell cryptocurrencies in a secure environment.
CEO and founder of Arabian Chain, Mohammed Alsehli, said "Palmex is set to play a key role in disrupting the traditional financial system as we continue to fuel the region's innovation-driven economy and the global blockchain industry."
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June 3, 2019 – More than half of mayors (57%) discussed infrastructure at length during their annual State of the City addresses this year, according to a new report by the National League of Cities. That made it the second-most popular topic for the second year in a row, trailing only economic development. Mayors gathered in Washington, D.C., recently to discuss the report and how they're handling infrastructure in their cities. It's no surprise that infrastructure ranks high among mayors' concerns. But mayors are talking about it more often than in recent years. Only 31% of mayors discussed infrastructure in their annual speeches in 2016, climbing to 48% in 2017 and reaching roughly 60% in the last two years, the NLC noted. The mayors shared their infrastructure concerns following a White House meeting on infrastructure ended abruptly, leaving many to speculate whether or not we will even see a bill this year.
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An academician from Lusaka Apex Medical University, Prof Tuckson Lambert has welcomed government's move to come up with a policy requiring higher learning institutions to improve service delivery in the country.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the validation meeting for the draft higher education policy at Mulungushi University in Kapiri Mposhi District yesterday, Prof Lambert said with the new policy, institutions of higher learning will achieve quality in graduates who are churned out on the market.
"The validation meeting is an opportunity for institutions of higher learning to share knowledge with a view of expanding their horizon an effort to absorb more school leavers, " he said.
Prof Lambert also said a skilled and knowledgeable human resource is critical for the development of the nation adding that to achieve this feat institutions of higher learning should strive to ensure quality.
"Apex University is already buying into the draft policy and has embarked on a staff development fellowship program and has employed highly specialized expatriates especially in basic sciences, " said the Academician.
He has expressed confidence that the staff development fellowship programme at Lusaka Apex Medical University will improve the quality of graduates passing through the institution.
The academician has implored institutions of higher learning in the country to embrace staff development programs because it is the only sure way of producing quality graduates.


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A Gulf Coast civil rights icon is being honored as the namesake of a new, $100 million National Science Foundation (NSF) oceanographic research ship, to be operated by the Gulf – Caribbean Oceanographic Consortium (GCOC), led by The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON).
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LI new-car registrations fall 4% in February
Long Island's new-vehicle market slumped in February, with registrations off by almost 4 percent from a year earlier as the blizzard buried dealer stocks and trapped many would-be buyers in their homes for days.
Nassau and Suffolk motorists registered 15,083 new cars and trucks in February, according to auto data provider R.L. Polk & Co., down 3.9 percent from February of last year.
The decline came despite a 6.7 percent gain in total sales tax receipts for all items in February over a year earlier, noted Long Island Association chief economist Pearl Kamer.
She cites as one factor the Feb. 8-9 blizzard that dumped more than 30 inches of snow on some parts of the Island. "It was not the kind of weather that encourages shopping for cars," she said.
Other possible reasons for the slump, she said, were deep discounts on cars late last year and a surge in buying in November and December to replace thousands of vehicles destroyed by superstorm Sandy. "Maybe what happened in November and December took away from spring sales and leasing," she said. "We've seen that many times."
Leading the decline was one of the Island's most popular brands -- Nissan, whose Long Island registrations in February fell by 27 percent, to 1,633 cars and trucks. Nissan had a bad January as well on Long Island, as registrations fell by 16.5 percent from a year earlier to 1,524 vehicles.
Company spokesman Steven Oldham said in an email that many Long Island drivers lease rather than buy, so "the comparison versus prior February is a bit skewed," because two leasing programs running in February of last year were not offered this February.
For all makes, Long Island registrations rose by 11.5 percent in January, to 16,105 vehicles.
That increase followed huge jumps in November and December of 71 percent and 40 percent respectively.
In February, Honda, the Island's bestselling brand, was off by almost 12 percent from a year earlier, to 2,029 vehicles. Toyota, another popular brand locally, fell 5 percent to 1,524, and Hyundai registrations fell by 18 percent to 961.
But among major makes there were some gainers -- most notably Ford, whose Long Island registrations rose by 16 percent, to 1,176 cars and trucks in February.
A Ford spokeswoman credited sales incentives -- especially lease deals on the Escape SUV and Fusion sedan. "The area continues to see strong Escape and Fusion lease programs," she said in an email. "Also, the Presidents Day pricing helped drive up sales." Presidents Day discounts included cut-rate loans and rebates on various models.
New registrations of Chevrolets also rose, by 10 percent to 892.
Mark Calisi, owner of Eagle Chevrolet in Riverhead, credited improved supplies -- and sales -- of the Cruze sedan and strong sales of leftover 2013 Silverado full-size pickup trucks, which are heavily discounted to clear the way for 2014 Silverados now being built. Many full-size pickup customers, he said, are builders. "We're seeing more of the trades people coming in -- more than last year," he said.
Also in February, Mercedes-Benz edged out BMW in February as the Island's most popular luxury brand, with a 20 percent increase over a year earlier, to 598 vehicles.


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Discover the pointers used by Expert Roofer near Pinckard Alabama
The telephone sounded at 2:00 in the early morning. When the telephone rings at this time, it typically indicates difficulty, this time, it was exception. The frenzied voice at the other end was claiming that his home ceiling was falling – literally. All the rain that had actually fallen for the last two days had turned a little roof leakage into a water fall. The consumer was requesting emergency situation roof services, at 02:00 AM, to stop in the middle of a rainy morning. He was not happy when I described that it would not be safe to deal with the roof in the darkness. The lesson in here is "do not wait for rain to fix your roof leak!"
Typical Places Leaks Occur in Roofing
This post will provide the needed knowledge to locate a roof leak It will also tell you the very best way to get your roof fixed. Portions of the roof susceptible to leakage are the joints in between the roof and the roof mounted structures, such as the chimney. The joint between the roof and a vertical wall; and the joint in between 2 slopping sections – valleys.
While roof leaks are common in lots of homes, the basic areas are the skylights, ice dams, wall action flashings, missing shingles, plumbing vent flashing, chimneys, fields of shingles, and heater or B-vent flashings. As typical locations, many house owners struggle to discover the exact area when it comes to roof repairs.
Leakages can take place anywhere on the roof and for any number of factors. Extreme weather which brings rain, snow, wind and hail are hard on the roofs. Some roofs leak due to the fact that they are plain worn out.
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Tips to discover the source of the roof leakage.
Individuals normally observe the roof leak after the water starts to drip through the ceiling. However, the source of the leakage is rarely straight above the water stain. These suggestions will help you locate the sources of a roof leak:
In the attic, start above the ceiling leak and follow the water spots on the deck to the potential source. Look for a ray of sunlight to indicate a nail hole.
Have a pal hose down the roof while you watch the leakage from the inside of the attic.
If you find a hole, mark the area using a wire wall mount through the hole. Make certain your pal is able to locate the wire wall mount on the top of the roof.
When you try to find leakage on asphalt shingles, start by trying to find broken shingles with dark patches in them. This shows loss of surface area granules. Look also for curled and damaged shingles.
Look also for broken or missing shingles.
For those in Pinckard, on a roof with a valley, clean out all particles collected in the valley. Search for damaged or missing flashing product.
How to identify leakage stains and Their Areas
An identifiable stain is the mold or wetness around the vents, chimneys, and skylights. These are the crossways in which water links. After finding the leaking areas, it is necessary to move disposable products such as electronic devices, furniture, and other house devices along with capturing the leak in a pail. We have seen the movies where buckets lie every other foot in the house; do not let this occur to your roof. Identifying the discolorations and areas are the first steps to conserving your house from harmed items by simple leaks. Your roofer will explain the essential requirements to ensure your possessions are safe while checking the condition of the ceiling prior to repair.
Basic Emergency Repairs to Decrease Leak for homes in Pinckard AL
Taking preventive procedures will save you money in costly roofing repairs. Think about checking and repairing easy issues if your roofing contractor notifications leakage from your shingles, fractures in your chimney, or deteriorated flashings. Fix roof leakages immediately. It is not recommended that you do the roof repair yourself due to its intricacy and the required knowledge of its repairs – besides, it threatens. Call a licensed and insured roofing contractor who will supply the best insight of looking after your roof in addition to describe the procedures that are utilized to get rid of leakages and secure your financial investment.
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If you are not scared of heights and are handy with tools, you can do some temporary roof repairs. A bit of tar, few roofing nails, and some flashing can get rid of small frustrating leaks. Some cases such as the one pointed out below is a simple, easy-to-do repair you can finish to get rid of persistent leakages.
Water streaming inside the flat surface area of the deck – Basic Roof Repairs:
Take a little lever to get rid of the shingle in question then layer a thick tip of tar throughout the location. Nail the shingle back down then cover the whole shingle in tar. If you can not utilize the very same nail holes, location tar within and on top of the holes to avoid leakage through the deck. Before you are done, location another thin layer of tar on the underside of the shingles just for safe-keeping. You should see a change in the location and the leakage ought to end after the tar is applied appropriately.
Simple Ways to Limitation the Damage
Roofing repairs can be an expensive investment for any homeowner. You can restrict the damage to your home by doing something about it early. If you feel that your home requires an evaluation from a roofing professional, put in the time to speak with somebody who understands the ordeals. An easy call to your regional roofing contractors can land you in the ideal position to identify future issues. Home improvements consisting of replaced shingles, flashings, and decks can complicate the process. If you are not a roofing specialist, do not aim to try complicated projects on your own. Be safe. Let a professional take a look, supply a price quote, and do the job right with quality materials. Consider this investment a long-term contract for a happy house.
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Posted by Mary Caraccioli | Filed under Economy, Featured, Investing, Lifestyle, Personal Development
I read the headlines…everything seems to be "the worst since the great depression."
What defines a depression?
Answer: A depression is a recession on steroids. It is often defined as a drop in consumption by 10% or more. Others simply define it as a severe and prolonged recession with weak economic productivity, high unemployment and falling prices.
The Great Depression lasted nearly 4 years.
Is this a good time to start a business?
This is the best of times and the worst of times. Some familiar success stories were created in bad economic times, names like Microsoft, HP, and Disney. But some businesses armed with great ideas and an otherwise winning plan never get off the ground. If you have a superior idea that is filling a need in this environment and beyond, and you have access to capital, this can be a great time to start a business. You have fewer competitors and you have access to a much stronger labor pool because of the high employment. You are also forced to be on the top of your game from your lenders, vendors and customers.
I got laid off and have a few months severance, because the job market is so bad, should I go back to school instead of looking for work right now.
Answer: Before you decide, you need to make sure you can afford it and have a firm grip on what skills will you gain. Bottom-line—what is the return on your investment? Here are 5 things to think about.
1. How long is the commitment to finish the program?
2. How will pay the bills during the program?
3. Will you have healthcare coverage?
4. What will the program give you that you don't have now?
5. Is that skill desirable in this job market and in years to come?
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Mark Dudzinski Says:
March 11th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Hi Mary – love the website and miss the show. I too was recently laid off by my company. I am lucky to have several months severance pay. My question relates to credit cards. Should we try to pay them off or pay the minimum and put more in our savings in case the severance runs out or I have to take a lower-paying job? Thanks!
Mary Says:
March 11th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Hey Mark! Great question. The best scenario is to pay off the credit cards, because the interest is outrageous. I am sure you have already done this, but cut out all unnecessary spending to get those cards to a zero balance. That could mean rethinking cell phone plans and where possible try to cut down energy use. Lowering utility bills is money in your pocket each month. That said– you know your finances better than me, if you need to chip away at the balance instead of aggressively paying it down– do what you have to do. And more importantly– don't freak over it if you have to carry a balance for a few months– we have all been there.
The job market is super tight right now– it will get better but probably not as soon as we all would like. Taking a lower paying job is what a lot of people are doing right now. Just try to keep your skills sharp, even through extra curricular activities or non-profit work so that you remain marketable on the other-side of all of this. Bottom line– do what you have to do to get food on the table and a roof over your head right now. You aren't abandoning career aspirations, just prioritizing.
Kathy Says:
March 12th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Hi Mary, my husband & I invested last year. Our current portfolio is down significantly. I'm trying not to freak, keep hearing the economy will recover, etc. However, I'm also hearing that now is a good time to invest in stocks…what should we do? Give more money to our broker? We're just very apprehensive from watching our account plummet. We are 34 yrs old, have a baby on the way, have no debt except our mortgage payment (1800/mo.) & we have a savings acct. Thanks, Mary!
Mary Says:
March 12th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
A big loss is very tough, especially since you were trying to do the right thing by saving and investing. I think it is always healthy to question the people who handle your money. They should be comfortable answering your questions in easy to understand terms. In defense of your broker, the entire market is down. That said my answer to your question comes in two parts; 1) the advisor 2) the investments.
First the advisor. A few questions to think about when judging the person handling your investments. Did they promise a certain rate of return. Anyone who does that when talking about stocks has too much in common with Bernie Madoff for my comfort. Did they talk to you about your risk appetite and how soon you may need to dip into your investments? If they didn't– I would drop them. I like "fee only" financial advisors who do not make commissions off of the specific investment products they recommend to you.
2) The investments. What is your time horizon for these investments? If it is 5 years or longer then stocks may be a good vehicle for you. Understand that the losses in the market over the last 6 months won't be wiped away anytime soon. The bad economy will will take its toll on american and international companies for sometime. Some companies won't make it– others will struggle, but there will be companies that thrive. This is where it pays to know what you are buying. What stocks or what funds does your advisor have you in and why. There are bargains in the market right now and a good argument can be made for long term investors to be dollar cost averaging into the market now. But remember cheap doesn't mean a bargain. With a baby on the way and a mortgage, make sure you have 6-months to a years expenses in an emergency fund that is not in stocks. Kathy the bottom-line is, this is your money. If you do not feel comfortable with the losses or with the individual handling your cash, don't invest with the person or in the investments they have you in. Keep us posted on what you decide. Thanks Mary
Australia McArdle Says:
April 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
I used my severance to payoff my credit card debt. I get enough unemployment to pay the mortgage for now. Should I still try put something away in savings even if it's far less than what I did when I was working?
Mary Says:
April 6th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
By all means continue to save. Unemployment compensation does not last forever and whatever cushion you can create for yourself the better off you will be. Try to maintain 3-6 months in expenses in an emergency fund. Now that you do not have credit card debt, try to keep it that way. The other bit of savings to think about is stashing some cash for retirement. One thing you may want to investigate (after you have that emergency fund) is a Roth IRA. Tax rates are the lowest they will be in our lifetime. (They will have to go up in the next few years to pay for all the gov spending). That makes a Roth IRA attractive, you pay the taxes on the front end and get the tax benefit on the back-end. Its not for everyone — so do your homework and consider meeting with a financial professional. Good luck with the job search and thanks for writing! -Mary
Carrie Says:
January 24th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Your TV show today, Sunday, Jan 24, 2010 is there a tape available?
Keysha Says:
February 7th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
I am looking for some financial advice and financial planner!!! I am 9 months behind my mortgage working part time, applied for a modification several times, credit is bad, home value depreciated in value and unable to sell right now…do not have a savings … I could go on and on… want to know where to start! Please offer any suggestion!!!
Mary Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
email us by hitting the contact tab and we will get you the information. Thanks for watching!
Mary Says:
February 18th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
You are in a tight spot. But email me by clicking on the contact us tab and we will try to get you some information. Thanks for the comment!
H. Morton Says:
March 6th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Hi Mary, I am watching your show tonight (March 6th) on WPVI channel 6 in Philly. I was very interested in the Discount Gourmet Grocery stores, but when I put in the town that I live in (and I put in Montgomery County) nothing came up. I know you aren't supposed to promote a specific store, but what store did that woman go to? Those were great deals!!!
Mary Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Thanks for watching! Here is the info you requested. Good luck!
BB Grocery Outlet ( It's located in the Manufacturer's Outlet Mall in Morgantown, PA, just off the Pennsylvania Turnpike)
6180 Morgantown Rd #208
Morgantown, PA 19543
(717) 786-3210
leso. troutman sr. Says:
June 27th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
i would like to get into penny stock but i dont know how to go about it. thank's les troutman sr.
Sheila Redmond Says:
July 24th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Hi Mary I am in the process of creating a small nonprofit organization to work with senior citizens. I did not plan to have a large collection of board members. I did not plan to make it too large. Is that possible? Also is it easy to receive grants for this kind of business?
ABell Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at 2:33 pm
I just wanted to say that your show is excellent. I am a physician and consider myself fairly savvy when it comes to money. At first I thought your show was geared towards beginners. But after watching a few episodes I realize you have carefully included components that are appealing to both veterans and beginners. Steve Forbes interview, peer to peer lending, prosper.com, interview with the journalist who had interviewed many top economists, I could go on. Several of the concepts on your show are ideas that I would have to read a wide range of sources to learn about. You clearly do your homework and I am sure it is exhausting. But the resulting program speaks for itself. Ingenious! This should be a required program for all people 10-100. Best wishes for continued success.
marie Says:
September 4th, 2010 at 9:19 am
I am looking for a loan for $4500 and my credit is in the 500's. I need to payoff some debts on my credit report to bring my scores back up. I am a secretary for a government facility. I have direct deposit with my credit union. Do you know of a loan company that would work with me? I have some other details to the story but don't want to go into detail unless it's private.
Janel Says:
September 8th, 2010 at 10:39 am
My mother is fan of the show and recommended that I contact you. She mentioned that you were discussing software on the show and I've been checking your site but haven't found anything. I volunteer at a homeless shelter that provides various services to families; we recently acquired a small grant to purchase reading software for the children. Can you recommend a reasonably priced, effective reading program that we can purchase? The children are approximately 3-12yrs in age and the funds are somewhat limited, but we have a few computers we can load the software on. THANK YOU!
Anne Kasper Says:
October 13th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Hi Mary 🙂
Any advice you can give me on dealing with a home warranty company? I've been paying premiums for more than four years and now my heating & air conditioning unit broke. I've gotten three quotes of upwards of $5,000 to replace it – but HomeSure only wants to give me $700. I've filed a complaint with the BBB in Florida.
Mary Says:
October 13th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your situation. Do you know what is written in your policy concerning replacement of HVAC or any other major system?
Thanks for the question. I want to help you get results.
Anne Kasper Says:
October 21st, 2010 at 12:28 pm
The contract stipulates that I'm responsible for modifications to duct work and electrical. Do you have an e-mail I can send you a copy of the e-mail I sent to their President, Senior Dispute and Senior Sales Managers. It has copies of my complaint with the BBB, Attorney General, PUC and mention of contact with you. According to Action News 🙂 we're heading for a cold snap and my unit is down. Any help or advice you can give on how to get an expeditous resolution out of these criminals would be greatly appreciated. BTW – you rocked when you spoke at our Ally Toastmaster's meeting.
Mary Says:
October 22nd, 2010 at 8:27 am
Just hit the contact button at the top to email. What is the BBB telling you? I want you to have heat this winter!
Lesley Bean Says:
November 27th, 2010 at 4:43 am
Really enjoyed the show tonight, particularly the piece on using social media to reach buyers.
My question isn't financial in nature but rather curiosity — why does the show use such horrible introductory music/sound effects? For awhile I didn't watch the show because the music was so grating and irritating. It really takes away from your credentials as an experienced money person.
Just one person's opinion!
Mary Says:
December 3rd, 2010 at 11:14 am
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate you effort to watch despite the music! I'll let the folks know it gets two thumbs down from you. Anyone else feel the same way?
Andre Says:
September 9th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Mary. Please have a Wikipedia page created for you.
I'm moved after watching you for the firrst time today
with jim Rodgers in 2008-9 interview.
I'd like to learn more about how you became who you are!
Andre Ferchau
Be Well
Aya, Says:
October 13th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
I am looking for a job as a Bank teller, but I only have high school diploma whit no previous experience plus English is not my first language. So I'm wondering if you can give any tips that can help me find a job.
Thank you!
Sophy chhim Says:
November 5th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
I live in my sister home for the past two years. I am paying the rent, taxes, home insurance, Hoa fee and now I would like to take over the home loan. Is there an easy way to do this by having the loan change over to my name or do I need to find a realtor? Please help.
Mary Says:
December 19th, 2011 at 11:44 am
I am looking to transfer my company 401 (of which I am no longer employed by) to a traditional IRA then a partial to a ROTH. These are the steps I need to follow as per the financial institution. My question is, they had sent me a 50+ page document to read before I make any move. I have read thru most of it, but am not a finance person. I am nervous about moving forward with this. Should I be or is this the norm?
Mary Says:
January 10th, 2012 at 7:27 am
Start by talking to your bank's branch manager. Then set out to get the skills required. If you need an advanced degree you can often do it online or at a community college for less. Set your goal and then get informed on what is needed to achieve it.
Mary Says:
January 10th, 2012 at 7:29 am
You do not need a realtor – you do need to be added to the deed and then to secure the financing. Start talking to mortgage lenders about securing a loan for the balance of your sister's loan. You may also want to hire a real estate attorney to make sure the transfer of title is done correctly.
Mary Says:
January 10th, 2012 at 7:34 am
Generally this is a very straight forward move. The number one thing you want to be sure of is the tax implications for the rothIRA. You pay the taxes now- get the tax benefit later. Just make sure you can handle the taxes "now" part. An agent should be able to clearly tell you what the steps are in plain english. As a safety, talk to an accountant about the move before you actually do it. Reams of paper work are not unusual in the financial services industry and you are smart to read through it- not enough folks do. But the rolling over of assets like this is very commonplace. But when you are ready make sure you feel you are working with a firm that is guiding you in plain english- if not pick another company to handle the rollover. You DO NOT have to stay with the company that had yourcompany's 401k- shop around for the firm that treats you the best and educates you the most.
Ivy Says:
January 15th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
I caught a short bit about your new show and it said that you could print the blank budget form and I can't seem to find it. Can you send me one or the link. Thanks
Mary Says:
January 16th, 2012 at 3:03 pm
Thanks Ivy. Here you go!
Peggy Rosser Says:
January 26th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Hi Mary,
I am a single parent and I would like to work part-time from home evenings and weekends, any suggestions? I work full time M-F, 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Peggy R.
Mary Says:
January 31st, 2012 at 1:11 pm
This is a great opportunity for you to take stock on your skills and find out what you can do from home. For example, If you have writing skills you may be able to freelance during your down time. You get the idea. I know people who operate call centers out of their home. You will need a computer and high speed internet access. The two companies that I am aware of are west.com and alpineaccess.com.
Good luck!
Kathy Says:
February 10th, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Hi Mary,
Quick question, husband is retired, I'm semi retired. We're almost out of debt except for the mortgage. Is it better to sell, take the $275k equity and rent until I retire (2 – 5 years) then buy smaller, or stay in the house and still pay the mortgage? We'll need to buy a car with in a year or so. That will take all our savings while we still have a mortgage. We won't have much to save for emergency fund or vacations if we stay in the house.
Mary Says:
February 15th, 2012 at 4:37 pm
There is a lot more I would need to know before I weighing in. Here is what I want you to think about – is your current home the place where you want to retire? If not and if your local real estate is in decent shape- then it may be worth considering. Assuming you do want to sell- try to get answers to these questions: 1) what are similar homes in your neighborhood selling for? ( a local realtor can give you the answer) 2) Assuming you get the price you want for your home – how much will you have left after paying settlement costs which include realtor commission (usually 6%) local and state taxes (if applicable), loan payoff, and any closing fees? 3) what will you do with the lump sum you get after closing to make sure you are protecting that nest egg?
There are a lot of costs associate with selling a home. If you are planning to move into a similar one in a few years the expense may not be worth it. But if you have your eye on something more affordable, this could be a good choice for you.
Selling before you "have to" is always a smart idea. You are in control of the process.
Kathy, I know there are a lot of questions here- but you can easily get the answers to all of them. Feel free to email me by hitting the contact button on the navigation bar.
Good luck!
tony p Says:
February 27th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
ihave about $40,000 in credit card debt my wife just started working agin part time after 3years we are just making it we have used most of our savings just to stay afloat iam working but just got hurt and on workers comp I have two kids in college we pay our bills on time we have had a few emergencies where we had to use our credit cards in the past year right now we can only pay the minunmums dont know how long we can go on we have a morgtage shoud i get one of the companies that consolidate your credit and mke one payment and negotiate with the credit companies could you help i dont want to loose my house
tony p Says:
February 29th, 2012 at 7:53 am
i have submitted a question #37 it says waiting for moderation what does this mean?
Mary Says:
March 3rd, 2012 at 5:39 am
Tony, You are right to reach out for help. If you are looking to negotiate with the credit card companies or to consolidate I suggest you get professional assistance. I have seen the non-profit credit counselors do some excellent work. You can find one by going to their website nfcc.org
here is a link to finding one near you. http://www.nfcc.org/firststep/firststep_01.cfm
Stay away from the for-profit agencies. I would waste no time in setting up an appointment.
Mary Says:
March 3rd, 2012 at 5:39 am
Tony check out the reply dated 3/3
L. chandler Says:
March 23rd, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Mary, I watch your show We Owe What and it seems married couples are featured all the time. Do you have singles featured on your show. How does one apply for a chance for your assistance? On the web site I only see this section for comments but find no other information on how to get on the show. Would you point me in the right directions?
Mary Caraccioli Says:
March 29th, 2012 at 10:29 am
Thank you for the note! We have two upcoming episodes that are either singles or couples with no kids. If you would like me to work with you please let us know. See below to learn how to apply. – All the best, Mary
Ruth Says:
January 21st, 2013 at 5:31 pm
Hi Mary, I just saw We Owe What? on Sat., Jan.19. 2013 where you offered advice to the Kussman Family and wondered if you can divulge the website on which Melody's store was setup for selling her original artwork & what setup fees were involved? Thanks for this blog & answers: I'd also like to work from home, am going to check out aforementioned websites. Thanks again.
Mary Caraccioli Says:
January 24th, 2013 at 2:43 pm
Hi Ruth,
Thanks for watching! The website is etsy.com
Each listing is about 20-cents. Here is a link to their fee page. http://www.etsy.com/help/article/2144
Good luck with your project!
Have a great day,


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Travel photographer and Canon Explorer Lucie Debelkova was one of the first to shoot with the high-resolution EOS 5DS R and, as she explains to CPN, she found 50.6 Megapixels brought her much closer to the magic of the north...
Regular visitors to CPN will be familiar with Lucie's intoxicating mix of majestic vistas, full of stunning colour and detail. Her precision with her camera and a love for wide-angle lenses has won her acclaim around the world. So it was entirely appropriate that she had chance to sample a new world of high-resolution imaging with a pre-production EOS 5DS R. So how did it all go?
"Well, I went to shoot the Northern Lights and an ice hotel in Sweden, about 250km north of the Arctic Circle," she reveals, "And I put myself at the mercy of the weather and conditions..."
Lucie is not the kind of lady to let bad weather get in the way of her photography, but even she wasn't prepared for the conditions in Sweden. "When you shoot the Northern Lights you spend hours out in the cold and this time in Sweden the humidity levels were at an incredible 85 percent – even when the temperature went down to minus 25 degrees!"
Cold weather is a critical concern for photographers for many reasons, not least of which is the risk of everything freezing up. And with high humidity in Sweden that's exactly what happened. But when one of the lenses just happened to be the new EF11-24mm ultra-wide rectilinear zoom, it posed Lucie with a problem.
"It's a beautiful lens with a very large front element," Lucie explains. "And amazingly sharp from edge to edge; perfect for the EOS 5DS R, so I had to make sure that every shot counted before the temperatures started to cause ice to form. When a lens freezes in such high humidity the cold creates a layer of ice so you cannot shoot any more. And on the 11-24mm lens it was sometimes a real struggle."
But still the camera continued to function. "If you want to shoot in these temperatures the EOS 5D and the EOS-1D series are perfect. They are brilliant cameras. Canon has perfected the whole package," Lucie remarks. "I had an accident last year when my 5D Mark III fell on a rock, but it still performed fine. Any other camera would have shattered to pieces. So you see: I really test these cameras hard!"
The opportunity to use Canon's new high-resolution DSLR was eagerly seized by Lucie, who was keen to see how it performed based on a recent experience with a medium format digital camera.
She explains: "At the end of 2014 I did some test shots with a medium format digital [camera] but for me and my travel photography, the smaller the equipment is, the better – provided the image quality is not compromised. The EOS 5DS R is the smallest camera you can get that delivers that sort of medium format resolution."
"I have been shooting with the 5D range for a long time now and so the familiarity is there with this new EOS. This [EOS] 5DS R is more or less identical to the EOS 5D Mark III I use every day so it didn't take any time at all to become used to using it. It felt great. It didn't feel like shooting with a new camera; it just felt like shooting with the same camera as my own, but one that took better pictures."
On the image quality, Lucie was emphatic. "The first time I saw the images on my computer screen I was very impressed. The level of detail in the Ice Hotel and in the skies overhead was fantastic and the pictures were super-sharp. However I was less impressed by the amount of space the resulting files took up on my cards. I put a 32 GB card inside and I could only take 350 photographs!"
"But I was very curious to see how this camera coped with the Northern Lights because it doesn't have a strong ISO performance, which is logical because on the sensor you have twice as many pixels, so those pixels can't be as clean as those on the 5D Mark III's 22 Megapixel sensor, for example. That's why the Mark III has greater ISO range."
"So In many ways it was an unfortunate test, as I was trying this camera out in unfair conditions but the results were still impressive and the noise levels weren't bad at all. For 95 percent of the work I do it would be a great camera to have, capturing colour and detail in ways I have been dreaming about."
As for her choice of lenses, which ones were the best at matching the high-resolution sensor's exceptional ability to record the finest detail? As Lucie explains, the groundbreaking sensor can also reveal more about a lens' performance – both in good and bad terms.
"I was told that the EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM lens would not work well with this camera because it was an older generation optic but I have to say I couldn't see a huge difference. You have to ask yourself how much sharpness and detail do you really need when you're not producing super big prints?"
"For this trip I took the 14mm f/2.8 lens for timelapse work plus the new 11-24mm ultra-wide lens and the 16-35mm f/4 IS zoom. These two L-series zooms are lenses that have Canon's latest optical technology in them and I have to say they are exceptional pieces of glass. So now if you have a camera like this you have to upgrade your lenses too!" she laughs.
"I carry everything in an f-stop bag, which I must say I find brilliant, plus I had a lightweight Manfrotto tripod made from carbon-fibre, but the tripod got me thinking as I realised that it wasn't completely ideal for this kind of camera."
Lucie explains: "You need to think really hard about a good strong tripod with the EOS 5DS and 5DS R because – as I realised - with the extra resolution of the sensor, every little vibration and movement is noticeable in the image, so it's important to really pay attention to this important area. Now I'm going to be looking at a much sturdier tripod if I decide to go ahead and buy one of these cameras for myself."
Following Lucie's previous visit to shoot the Northern Lights, she decided to try out the camera's built-in intervalometer, and she found it a useful piece of functionality, but perhaps with room for improvement...
"It was lovely to have that timelapse function as part of the camera this time. But when you go for unlimited shots there is no way to pause the timer, check exposure and so on. Instead you have to stop the process completely. So having to switch the camera off wasn't ideal – but maybe Canon will refine that in the future."
"However, thank goodness the batteries are the same," she quips. "Normally when a new camera is made the batteries change and they are not backwards compatible. But here they are just the same as my EOS 5D Mark III and that is fantastic. Like the pictures this camera takes, it's all about the detail. And Canon has a great eye for that."
For more product information and in-depth technical insight into the capabilities of the EOS 5DS and 5DS R high-resolution DSLRs, visit our special high-resolution cameras section and discover exactly what 50.6 Megapixels could do for your photography.
With the camera having just gone on sale, perhaps now is the time for Lucie to treat herself? "I think for landscapes this camera really is the ultimate," she admits. "It's on my Christmas list for sure and I was sad to give the pre-production one back."
"What Canon did with the EOS 5D Mark III was refine it so it appealed to everybody, but they missed out the landscape photographers needs, so this new camera is like the perfect tool for me now."
She continues: "After I got back from Sweden I went to my local dealer in Dubai where I live and they printed out some of the images on their large format printer for me. I loved them at such a large size! But now it makes you want to have everything bigger!"
She laughs: "I hosted a photo workshop in Qatar and my students said to me that in the Middle East they like the bling, but they didn't like this EOS 5DS R because it didn't look new and impressive! It seems it's not enough these days to just have a gold badge on the front; they wanted more. But personally I think they missed the point. The real 'bling' for photographers like me, is inside. It's all about that amazing sensor."
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Lucie Debelkova was born in Prague, Czech Republic, and regularly travels to all corners of the world on various photo assignments. She covers subjects such as special destinations, ancient or modern cultures and food features for a variety of clients. Her philosophy is to take positive photographs highlighting the best a place has to offer, whether it's the vibrancy of the landscape, the architectural grandeur of ancient monuments or modern architecture or the warmth and friendliness of the people. Lucie's work has featured in many publications around the world including The Sunday Times, The New York Times, Wanderlust, Lonely Planet, Digital Photographer, What Digital Camera, Outdoor Photography, Vanity Fair, Saudi Voyager magazine, East & West as well as several in-flight airline magazines.


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Italian Ceramic Bottle Stopper - Tuscan Landscape Giorno Pattern
$ 12.00
Italian ceramic wine stopper with cork features a Tuscan Landscape Giorno Pattern. Each beautiful piece is skillfully crafted by a multi-generational family of artisans in a small town outside of Florence, Italy. Each stopper is a unique work of art; no two are alike.
- Dimensions: 1.5 Inch Knob Diameter, 2 Inch Height
- Handmade and painted in Italy
- Pottery glazed with Maiolica
- Food safe
Care: Please do not use in the dishwasher, oven, or microwave.


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"When I wear this nettle scarf the very first thing I have to admit the very first thing I notice is the beauty. Even before knowing it was nettle I was just like oh my god that's so beautiful. On a very surface level knowing that I'm wearing something that's made from the plants makes me feel good, but on a very deep level I do think it's very protective."
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"I have been doing energy work for over 70 years and still suffer with the "healer, heal thyself" problem. The nettles scarf has been an amazing aid for that affliction which mainly affects my lungs (4th Chakra) wearing it reduces the coughing and speeds up the lung healing process. I keep it with me at all times."
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This report provides information on select international and regional measures and the laws of 97 jurisdictions from around the world that relate to allowing children to reside in prison with an incarcerated parent. Most of the countries surveyed impose specific age limits for a child's admission into and length of stay in prison. Additionally, most of jurisdictions surveyed require that prisons that admit children meet certain standards.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tim Hetherington 1970-2011
Award-winning filmmaker and photographer Tim Hetherington died yesterday in the besieged Libyan town of Misrata. Hetherington's recent Oscar-nominated war documentary Restrepo won an award at the Sundance Film Festival and his book Infidel has been highly acclaimed.
Getty photographer Chris Hondros is in critical condition in intensive care, doctors at the hospital where he was being treated said. He had suffered brain injuries.
The photographers were among a group caught by mortar fire on Tripoli Street, the main thoroughfare leading into the center of Misrata, the only major rebel-held town in western Libya and besieged by Muammar Gaddafi's forces for more than seven weeks.
Since I made this posting, it has been confirmed that Chris Hondros has also died.
Posted by Harvey's Blog at 8:56 AM
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- prasad said...
This is says that Libya is not safe at this time foreigners who are living Libya now they have to leave that country unless they cant live safely because now Libya has no leadership the other countries have to try to discuss with the Libyan government and opposition leaders to bring them for peace talks.
- April 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM
- prasad said...
This is ridiculous this shows that now the situation in Libya i think these incidents will continue until Libyan government fell down international community should think on Libya how to solve this problem and surrounding countries of Libya have to try to solve this problem mainly the government immediately resign and put elections.
- April 22, 2011 at 10:56 PM
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What could possibly go wrong? That question doesn't get asked often enough.
In June of 2002, it was discovered that the suction drain of a hot tub was strong enough to hold a child underwater. Seven-year-old Virginia Graeme Baker lost her life because a spa manufacturer did not ask the question: what could go wrong? The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act was signed into law in December of 2007.
If it feels like five years was too long to wait for a regulation that makes spas and pools less able to hold children underwater – I agree. The Act calls for safety interlocks and anti-entrapment screens ─ all the things you think would be common sense, but apparently weren't. Implementation of the law is still being worked out.
But here is the thing – the pool in the backyard is yours. You can assume that designers and manufacturers (and government regulators) thought of everything, or you can start asking your own questions.
At the bottom of this post is the list of questions I consider when setting up a pool for safe operation. However, It is best when used as a starting point and an example for your list. As with most things relating to water safety, there are too many variables for absolutes. The hazards that are particular to your own backyard pool or spa are ones that you alone are going to have to manage. It's hard and perhaps even stressful work, but I promise it will make your family safer.
Here's how to do it:
Risk Management 101
Sit down and look at your backyard and start thinking: what could go wrong here? Think about everything that your kids might get into and start making a list of answers. It doesn't matter how unlikely the hazard might be – from the most obvious risk (teens jumping from the roof into the pool – and they all think about it) to the most harmless looking trip hazard – list everything.
Once you've come up with your list of answer to the "what could go wrong" questions – apply the following to help you decide what to do about them.
Note: These next steps are vital. Please stay with me and do the work.
There are many formalized models of risk assessment, but at their core they are based on the following principle:
1. Given a particular hazard, determine the probability of occurrence and weigh it against the potential severity of the outcome.
2. If the risk is assessed as anything other than low – take steps to lower the probability or potential severity of the hazard.
Applying that model to pool safety, it looks like this:
The probability of a child slipping and falling on wet concrete is moderate or "occasional" – bare feet are slippery when wet.
The severity of that occurrence could be anything from moderate to "catastrophic" – they may just bruise their pride or they may hit skull-first on the concrete and fall – unconscious – into deep water.
So the risk assessment for slip and fall is pretty high, isn't it? As parents we can mitigate that risk in one of two ways: lower the severity or lower the probability. Lowering the severity in this case would be difficult, so we lower the probability by building pool decks that are slip resistant and implementing a "NO RUNNING" rule at our pool. The non-slip deck is a design control, and the "no running" is a behavioral control. Slip and fall risk mitigated – check.
All of this may seem like a little too much explanation for what most of us call "common sense," except that it obviously isn't. Common sense was screaming at the manufacturers of hot tubs that single suction drains at the bottom of the tubs were dangerous. They missed it; not because they were bad people who didn't care, but because they never asked the question and considered it.
Repeat the process for all the hazards on your own list and your backyard will be a much safer place.
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Sometimes my period stops on the fourth day, then picks up again on the fifth. Is that normal?
Periods like to keep you guessing. Because the lining doesn't always separate at a steady pace, you can have a lighter day and then have a heavier one even late in game. Sometimes if you have a chunk of tissue that blocks up the flow out the cervix, you can get a heavier flow again after it passes. As long as your period lasts 3-7 days or so, the day-to-day variations in flow are normal and highlight the need to always be prepared! Don't assume because you are late in your period that all the heavy stuff is done! Bring an extra pad or tampon with you until your period is totally finished.
This is very common. It's happened to me a number of times and every time I think, "Wow, I only had a 2-day period this month!" only to have it start back up the next day. Your period isn't like a faucet that gets turned on once a month; it's your body working out a uterine lining that it isn't going to use and it may do it a little bit differently every time.
I've totally had that happen to me! It's a good thing to keep in mind that there is no normal and every woman is different and even every cycle is different. I wouldn't be too alarmed about your period being "flaky" every once in a while, but there are some medical reasons why a woman might have serious spotting or irregularity. If you want to just clear your head, think about having a conversation with your healthcare professional.
This happens to me every month. I always have to let my husband know that this could last for up to 6 days, but the 7th day, I'm good to go. The first 2 days are heavy, 3rd day is very light, 4th day, nothing, 5th day it comes back..lol.This is normal for me. So dont worry." - 136
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Fall of the Berlin Wall
Twenty years ago, the Berlin Wall was opened and Germany was reunited about a year later. I remember reading about it on 9th of November 1989, maybe a bit too young to fully understand the impact of this monumental event.
Construction of the wall started in 1961 and a decade later it had grown to 43 kilometers, completely surrounding West Berlin. During the wall years, roughly 5000 people managed to escape, a tenth of them being police officers. Over 200 people were killed during escape attempts.
I visited Checkpoint Charlie many years ago where there is a museum demonstrating ingenious methods of escape conceived by desperate citizens. There are many books on the subject and I can recommend "It happened at the wall" by Rainer Hildebrandt which has a lot of photographs.
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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan said, "communism is at our doorstep." It has taken 32 years since this president recognized the erosion of freedom taking place, but indeed today, communism is in our schools, work place and yes even our homes.
The big government that Americans have permitted to evolve not merely encroaches on our daily lives, but it is gobbling us up inch-by-inch, generation by generation and patriots are far and few. If we review history, we will see how big government is accomplishing the goals to achieve a takeover. Take a peek at the Communist manifesto and see how eerily close America is to dissolving the home of the free.
Control, disarm, and revise.
First, consider the number of people who must work two, sometimes three, jobs simply to stay afloat. That is the key element. The government's objective is to keep everyone so occupied with other things that they will not realize what is happening until it is too late. We are in the midst of a huge government takeover. Our liberties are routinely under siege and thus we have a government that no longer functions for We the People but instead as conservative pundit Michael Barone poignantly once stated one that is a "gangster government."
In many instances, the parents are not raising their children because they are too busy with working and paying taxes. Instead, we now have government mandates in many states that children be enrolled in the public schools by age 3. They call it Pre K.
Pre K is nothing more than a beginning of the early indoctrination process. The sooner the government can get their hands on our kids, the sooner they can brainwash them to follow the communists' credos. Unfortunately, those parents who need to work so long and hard see this as public day care and simply a necessity of life that they get for "free." They don't realize that they are paying for it with increases in local taxes.
Even those parents who are fortunate enough to be able to stay at home with their babies are forced by the hand of the government to place the kid in school. It's not that the parents don't care about their children, but they have put too much faith in the government as the nanny. We are no longer a country of "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"; instead we have become a nation of "give me."
We all know why our Forefathers documented our Second Amendment. The intent was always to fend off a tyrannical government; the same type of autocratic government from which they fled. Yet, the very government they were trying to protect us continues to pound away on our right to bear arms every day. Every day they concoct a nonsensical myth of why law abiding, taxpayers should not be permitted to have guns.
These gangsters without shame have hoodwinked America. Thus, we have new laws daily restricting firearm ownership. We hear of contrived firearm violence incidents that are so scary, the younger generations will fall right in line and one day they will not even be able to inherit a gun. These stories of horror due to firearms will continue to disseminate among the mainstream media as they have us all believing our children are stacking up like cords of fire wood all because of the "evil" gun.
The plan is for the indoctrination to bring a new and improved tomorrow. But wait there's more… yes; there is legislation on the horizon that will forbid any firearm passing onto the next generation via an inheritance. The registration of firearms will allow the Internal Revenue Service to come and confiscate any firearms owned by a deceased person. There will be stringent penalties for those who do not comply. In the end, our children and grandchildren will not be able to buy a gun and they will not be able to inherit a gun; thus the extinction of freedom. Far-fetched you say; then you are part of the problem. Our Second Amendment is undeniably the backbone of America's freedom.
Of course, because of the number of Patriots in America who believe in freedom and want to protect their liberty and those who cherish the U.S. Constitution are still plentiful; a total disarmament may not come to fruition in their lifetime.
However, take heed as President Reagan once said, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction." Without it, we are doomed. We have the God-given right to defend and protect our family and property not only from thugs who wish to do harm, but to fend off an overbearing and powerful government.
Nevertheless, there has gradually been a takeover. It's the frog in the pot analogy – when we try to cook a frog, if the heat is too high it will simply hop out of the hot pot; instead, a frog is cooked slowly. Little by little, as the frog is acclimated to the warmer waters we turn up the heat until finally the frog is so relaxed it cooks easily. Unfortunately, Americans have become complacent and too busy with everyday survival to realize or care as the gangsters' cranks up the heat.
Therefore, here we are with an overbearing government that no longer works for the people but instead one in which too many depend for everything. This is all by design with the modern-day architect and puppet master George Soros and other world power elites of the Bilderberg Group.
These progressive revisionists love to pretend America has no history…
They love to invent falsehoods to add to their playbooks. Without our history, without the knowledge imparted by our Forefathers of the Republic they brought forth, without teachings in the public schools about subjects such as the war of northern aggression and World War II and the many patriots who died for liberty, there is no America as we know and love it.
Just look at the current war on the confederate battle flag engineered by current elected official and mainstream media spin. For example, the 2015 United States Supreme Court ruling against our First Amendment and the banning of Sons of Confederate Veteran license plates. The argument is the state makes the plates and the state cannot be forced to be a billboard for any organization.
Yet they still manufacture tags for the Muslim Brotherhood. Note the cities and small towns across America and the controversy to remove memorials of Southern generals deemed "offensive" and racist. In Maryland, there is a yearly proposal to re-write the lyrics to the state song "Maryland my Maryland" because the song sides with the south and some are offended by the lyrics that include the phrases "despots heel is on thy shore" and "northern scum."
The lunacy behind these movements is all in one vein in a hope to divide conquer and control. We become closer to a new one-world order with each ticking minute because this is what the schools teach our children and grandchildren – to be not "one nation under God" but instead to revere the new one-world order and the government control.
We have changed to a country where the good guys have no rights and the bad guys vote pushing further the evolution of nation where the U.S. Constitution was once the law of the land into a communist abyss. It is the duty of all Patriots to continue to instill the values of Forefathers to the next generations. If we don't teach them, no one will.
The legacy of those who fought and died in the American Revolution for our liberty will be just a faded memory. Liberty will become suppression. We the People need to focus on restoring this once great nation to lovers of freedom, liberty, and justice for all instead of continuing down the path of the obscurity of political correctness.
What we have going on here is a true ballot box revolution.
Never have you seen anything like this presidential election in your lifetime and if you are over 60, you will probably never see it again. This is the battle for survival. As we cling onto last breathes, we watched a nation become a country so divided under the thumb of dictator Obama, that we no longer stand indivisible under God or otherwise.
Many may be very disgusted with each candidate for this November's election of our next POTUS and think they should simply sit it out. If patriots are absent on November 8, they win. The bad guys will conquer and will continue to gobble up generations, mold them with irrational fears of firearms, dreams of a nanny government and a longing to pay taxes so the government can continue to grow and provided for them.
It is time to send the incumbents home. It is time to have new ideas and fresh blood to help return our government to the side of We the People. It is time to fight for the God Given rights our Forefathers so honorably gave their lives so we would be free. Try to imagine a grandchild living in a nation without justice, without liberty and growing up believing that is, the way it meant to be because that is all they know.
Imagine, one day they find a book with articles like this one and wonder what would it be to live without big gangster government breathing down their necks, taking their every dime; and they will wonder why didn't my ancestors fight hard enough to save America the free.
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Since Wednesday my fiance and I have been in Syracuse, taking care of wedding business. Here's what we've done:
- We met with the florist. We are having Nino Gagliano of the Backyard Garden Florist do our flowers. He's so nice and accommodating. We arrived at our appointment with several ideas of what we wanted, which made things easy. When we showed Nino our pictures (I found them online), he immediately knew which flowers were in each arrangement. Based on our preferences and his advice, he helped us pick out the perfect flowers and color combinations. We will be using a mixture of white roses, calla lillies, green hydrangeas, snapdragons, stock flowers, and hypernicum berries.
- We checked out the rehearsal dinner venue. My fiance's parents are hosting the rehearsal dinner at the Wellington House in Fayetteville. Wow, what a unique and charming abode! Built in the early-1920s, the home is split up into themed rooms. For example, there's a "wicker room," "men's lounge," and "bride's room." Thomas Thomas, the current owner, has filled the residence with furniture and antiques he's purchased from local auctions. The estate includes a garden and a bar area, both of which we'll be using for the rehearsal dinner (we'll actually have free reign of the whole property).
- We discussed some wedding details over a delicious dinner. My fiance's parents were in town for a couple of days as well, so my family (my dad, mom, brother and I) went out to dinner with them and my fiance. We dined at the Brewster Inn, a wonderful bed and breakfast overlooking Cazenovia Lake. Not only was the view lovely, but dinner was amazing. Almost everyone had something different. I had the pan seared tournedos of beef (it came with chantilly potatoes, asparagus, and burgundy cream sauce), and my fiance indulged in the pork tenderloin au poivre (it was served with chantilly potatoes, asparagus, and a green peppercorn cream sauce).
- We met with the baker. Connie Decker of The Chocolate Truffle will be making our wedding cake. I can't find her website, but here's a newspaper article about her. She's been in business for more than 20 years, so she seems to really knows her stuff. We were a little disappointed she doesn't do cake tastings (to help you figure out what cake flavor and filling to choose), but were willing to sacrifice that perk for her expertise. We decided on a chocolate cake with white frosting and raspberry filling. White roses, green hydrangeas, stock flowers, and hunter green leaves will decorate the cake.
Tomorrow we're finalizing the guest list with my mom; on Saturday, we're sampling food at the reception venue. I'm especially excited for that task!


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There is nothing more powerful and beautiful than being what and how you are. This Diwali, celebrate by styling up the way you like. Don't hesitate in being unique and explore beyond imagination to achieve your personalized style statement. For assistance associated with jewels, you know Tistabene is right there to guide you.
Here are a few festive choices that we brought together for you
Soaking in Festive Mood
Stay in your comfort zone with gracefully draped saree but pair it up with our choice of gold-plated kundan festoon to add that missing bling required for this season!
Scintillating Indian Woman
If you love pearls then this neckpiece is the choice you must end with. A pink saree with collar neck blouse will be as regal as you could even imagine.
Power Dress Up With Black
Black is eternal. If you are truly a fan of black color, then this is the right time to flaunt your fav shade. Accompany it with our black enameled antique jewellery and see how stunning you look.
The Mystery Woman
For those girls who don't feel comfortable with traditional attire, we have just the solution for you. You can wear a nice long shirt buttoned up to the top or pseudo saree (as worn by Karishma Kapoor recently) and can accompany it with this fine piece of neck jewellery. Trust me, you will be the highlight of the evening.
Your Festive Panache
Thinking of wearing lehanga this Diwali? We think our traditional jadau beaded necklace set will fill it with colors of happiness and bliss.
Keeping it Hot Using Traditional
Ladies, embrace your love for cotton sarees. They are all about sheer elegance. So, if you are a lover of cotton sarees, this necklace set gets a green signal from the stylists. Go grab it and accomplish the look you've been seeking.
Where Elegance Talks
This is the modern-day requirement of every woman. It is an elegant piece that will accompany in diffusing the charm with your festive glow. And to step up your game a notch, sport it with a light shaded pseudo satin saree (something in light brown, peach or pink) and see how your magic spreads.
So, these were some of the necklace sets that we would recommend you to try this season as per your attire. What could be better when you have stylists all set to help your Diwali glitz and glam!