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Monday, February 2, 2009
Paganism, Magic & Religion
I was interested to read this article, "Walking the Broken Path" by Jimmy Two-Hats in the monthly on-line of the new Thorn Magazine. (I'm excerpting it heavily, so I suggest reading the whole thing there) I've said before that I have little use for articles the point of which seems to be "You're not doing it right" – here's one with the chutzpah to say so in so many words. I'll italicize portions of the original article, and write some thoughts.
I'm probably not a very good Pagan because I'm far more interested in magic than in religion.
Whatever a 'good Pagan' means… I don't think modern Paganism has any model by which one is good or not based on what one believes, or what version one practices. That said I do agree about finding magic more interesting than religion broadly. On the other hand, I mainly consider religion to be a special case of magic. Usually a few magical methods (such as concentration through prayer, consecrated symbols, etc) are employed in service of a specific mythology to produce effects for the villagers, or congregation. In order for a priest/ess to successfully operate a religion on a local level, I think she needs a solid grounding in what westerners call 'magical' skills, but what systems like Hinduism or Voodoo simply think of as part of their 'religion'.
To me, the idea of an important distinction between magic and religion seems unlikely. I just can't see a clear dividing line, except perhaps that magic is operative. Magic isn't something you 'believe in' it's something you *do*. Since the invention of 'faith based' religion it's possible to identify as a member simply by holding a set of opinions. In that sense I suppose there is a difference, but when it comes to getting results I can't see much split between the two. For me 'Pagan religion' (Wiccan or otherwise) is magical in that sense – it isn't about what you believe, it's about how you practice.
Personally, I work to make sure that Paganism (at least in some forms) is the sort of religion that embraces specialized or occult spiritual skills ('magic'), and applies them consciously to its religious work. I work to encourage Pagans to think of 'being devout' as including meditation, personal shrine practice, and relationships with the spirits. I don't think Pagans need to 'believe' things as much as to do things to build spiritual skills and apply them to our lives.
I don't worship anything, even though I believe supernatural beings are real.
'Worship' means 'give respect to'. I'd like to see the Pagan movement reject modern notions of 'worship' as abasement, humiliation and groveling. That's just not what the term meant to the old Pagans, and there's no reason why we should use it that way. We give respect to the spirits, both by our casual deeds and by the formal offerings of ritual. The arts of ritual worship are, themselves, a specific technique of magic. Crowley wrote a lovely guide to working worship and devotional magic in Liber Astarte . Every magical system from ancient Egypt through the OTO has recommended worship for the magician. As a magician I want the friendship and alliance of the spirits. I don't want to get this just by 'commanding' them, but by befriending them. Worship is one of the methods by which we make alliances with the spirits.
… my work has more to do with the forces behind Pagan beliefs than it does with the ceremonies and the trappings of those beliefs.
I guess I know what that means… Certainly some of us are interested in the 'how' of metaphysics and esotericism, the rather abstract issues of what the spirits 'really' are. I'm more concerned with how they act than with what they're made of. Personally, I have found that what some modernistic versions of magic call 'energies' are more accurately described as personal beings, with personal wills. So the individual doesn't "use" them, but rather enters into relationship with them and relationship includes worship. The discussion between an 'energy' model of magic and a 'spirits' model is an interesting one, and both models work just fine for getting results.
I know that the physical trappings of rituals can be very efficient, with effects that qualify as legendary in scope--but most of them, like the crystal rods of Wyrd Science and the wands, athames and chalices of Wiccan ritual, are effective only in imagination.
OK, noted; you think that there can be powerful magical objects, but you don't think Wiccans know how to make them. I guess I agree, if the sort of Wiccans you mean are folks who read a few books and decide that they want to 'believe in Wicca'. There are certainly enough books that teach students that they don't have to do any serious consecration or blessing of their ritual objects. However my impression is that plenty of Wiccans still seek magical skills inside their religious practice. I think that Wicca is generally trending the way I'd hope, with everyone encouraged to learn at least a little magic, and some people going further. I know there are people in modern Wicca and Paganism that would like us to go a more rationalist route, but I'm not among them.
… Magic circles filled with worshipers can become as empty of magic as a church full of Christians on Sunday morning.
Yes, that's possible, I suppose, if the leadership has bought into some reductionist notion that Paganism is a 'belief system' rather than a 'method of contacting the Gods and Spirits'. The thing is most human beings are never likely to make spirituality one of their lives' primary pursuits. Those of us who are drawn to serious personal effort, like most magicians and many Pagans, are willing to spend our free time meditating, reading, doing personal rituals, etc. Many people who might benefit from a dose of spiritual experience (i.e. 'religion') will simply never have the level of interest to take up serious long-term spiritual work. I think Paganism does well to serve those people by encouraging our trained magicians to take up the work of priestcraft – the work of facilitating religious experience for the general population. Of course the reverse is equally true – anyone who wants to be a 'priest' in a Pagan system should be skilled in magic, as well.
But there has to be a balancing force in the world. People who believe in the power of life … need to actively work in those old realms that no one officially believes any more.
Just so, and one of the best ways to do that is to use our magical skills to bring understanding to those who would otherwise not experience the power and beauty of the web of life. By creating public opportunities for "lay" Pagans to participate in powerful invocation, trance and blessing – to actual experience the 'energies' or the 'spirits' (whatever) – we can help to lead toward a more magical world-view for all. The most effective way I know of to provide those experiences to groups is through rites of worship. I don't think we'll ever be able to make initiates out of the whole population – most folks will always be more interested in material life than in the spiritual path. That doesn't mean they don't benefit from religious experience.
In the early 1990's … (some) people were adamant that Wicca was not a religion, social gathering or a ceremony of worship; to them, Wicca was the practice of magic.
I was there too, and for a decade before that, and I can't really say that I recall most traditional Crafters arguing against Wicca as religion. The basic model of Wicca is of a religion that uses magic – since there's no conflict between those categories that makes perfect sense. Once again I agree that religion without magic is a weak thing, but magic without religion is, in my opinion, only a little better. At least it produces results, but without the element of relationship between the magician and the cosmos (which is the core of religion) magic becomes mere engineering.
… Some covens still talk about raising cones of Power and make a token effort to manifest the Watch Towers, but the usual focus today is self-discovery. I have no interest in that.
You think magic amounts to anything without self-knowledge? Where did you hear that? I mean, you can cast spells and fiddle with spirits 'til the cows come home, but if you aren't working on your own mind and soul it just amounts to cute special effects – always nice, but of limited value. A good spiritual system should do both – lead the student to self-understanding, and teach them the methods of wielding power - two sides of the same coin.
For the old witches and warlocks, raising a cone of Power … raised a vortex of energy that the members of the coven could see and feel, … that they could imbue with purpose and send to accomplish a goal. Without that Power, it's all just empty ceremony.
The 'cone of power' used in traditional Wicca is just one sort of energy-based magic, among many kinds. Personally I'm inclined to think that Gardner invented the cone of power, and that it wasn't a part of magical practice before him. There are lots of ways for a coven (or temple of Pagan religion) to do magic that don't involve it.
I suppose you can do 'spells' purely with the so-called 'magical energy' of the Cone of Power model, but there's so much more to work with. I guess I'd say that without the alliance with the spirits a Pagan ceremony doesn't amount to much. It takes magic to make those alliances, but the business of working with them is precisely what the ancients meant by 'religion'.
The secret that has been so closely guarded from us is that we are the catalytic force that makes things happen--we are the beings of light who can change the world.
At least we're one category of such beings. I'd never suggest that the Gods and Spirits aren't themselves such beings. In fact, I don't think any individual can make much change at all, without relationships with the Powers, with the Deities, and with other human beings. Since there is no Supreme God in a polytheistic (Pagan) model, then no human being can be supreme, even if we *are* Gods. We need relationship to make the world work, just as does the divine.
Real magic is a very powerful force. All it takes is a few people who know. The rest of the beings of light are welcome to play games and pretend other things-- I think it would be nice to have a world left when the game is done. The rest of us are here to keep the balance.
To me Paganism, and certainly magic, have always been systems without a 'save the world' mission. The Old Ways don't exist to lead humanity into some bright new future – we don't have a notion that reality needs to be saved from a cosmic enemy. The Old Ways, to me, have always been about maintaining the balance, about making people happy now. Now, those with the inclination to practice magic gain more skills that allow us to fiddle with our lives if we like. But using one's spiritual skills to build a relationship with the divine – with the Gods and Spirits – brings in intelligences and resources far outside of mortal human reality. That's why as a magician, I work to create powerful working worship rites and as a Pagan I work to develop modern Pagan forms of magical practice suited to our models.
I guess I can't really be upset about the rise of even the most eclectic, anything-goes sorts of Wicca – better to have the kids thinking polytheistically and magically, even at the simplest level. Out of each batch of "I like Wicca" kids will come a smaller number of committed practitioners, and it would be my hope that at least some of those will make it their (our) business to keep standards high in the community. I see it as the job of those of us who do have magical skills to infect modern Paganism with them. Those who want Paganism to remain a results-based, ritualistic, magical set of systems (as it has mainly been) need to make it our business to teach and lead.
So, I guess I don't exactly disagree with Jimmy Two-Hats about much. I guess the main point of disagreement is that I don't see anything in the current state of the movement as 'broken' or 'not the way it should be'. We're growing and changing, and the influences that those who care bring to bear this year could have effects for times to come.
• There *is* a trend toward viewing Paganism (especially 'eclectic Wicca') as something one 'believes in'. I hope we can encourage the understanding that without actual practice – meditation, ritual, divination, etc. there isn't much point to Paganism or Wicca.
• Personally, I think Neopaganism should fight hard against demythologization and against reductionist rationalism, in favor of a mythic reality and a magical world-view. It's more fun to live in a world of poetry.
• Since I work in ADF no-one will be surprised that I prefer formal training and practice to informal 'learning from the trees' whatnot. I hope that at least some branches of Paganism become the sorts of religion that encourage real study, as well as real practice.
What I didn't like, I guess, about Jimmie's article is the attempt to split magic and religion into competing ideas. I think they're totally complementary ideas. Magic is the set of skills that makes religion possible. Religion is the set of results that makes magic humane and mindful. Worship means respect and formal recognition of value, not abasement and devaluation of the self.
I also disagree that the Neopagan movement is 'broken' in any important way. We're growing and changing, and many challenges are before us. In my opinion one of those challenges is how to integrate the 'esoteric' or 'occult' techniques of magic into a spiritual and religious system for the 'lay' person.
I guess I am interested in discussing what Paganism (I'm not Wiccan per se any more, so I use the larger category) "should" be. The movement is what it is, and I'm committed to the work of the community whether or not I like the way it's going this decade. As a Druid I'm committed to the restoration of the worship of the Old Gods in the modern world, in ways that will last for centuries to come, and grow in strength and depth as it grows in influence and social presence. To do that I expect us to need all the magic we can get.
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Associate Professor of Philosophy Lewis Trelawny-Cassity's areas of teaching interest are the history of philosophy, political philosophy, and environmental ethics. As an undergraduate, Lew majored in English Literature and Environmental Policy at Warren Wilson College. After a few years of working in a plumbing warehouse in Kendall Square, Massachusetts and volunteering at Gould Farm, a community for adults with mental illness in Monterey, Massachusetts, Lew completed a Master's Degree in Political Science at Boston College, where he was awarded a Bradley Fellowship. After Boston College, Lew went on to get his PhD at Binghamton University's philosophy department, where he wrote his dissertation on Plato's Laws.
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- "tēn tou aristou doxan On the Theory and Practice of Punishment in Plato's Laws," Polis: The Journal of the Society for Greek Political Thought, Vol. 27, No. 2 (2010).
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- "Remarks on Laws 623e3-4 and its Context," Society for Ancient Greek Philosophy, New York, 24 October 2015.
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Aww sorry to hear your wee one needs glasses tho I think attitudes have changed since we were small and glasses are more fashionable than they were - plus they look a darn sight better than those of years gone by.ReplyDelete
More and more children these days have glasses hun try not to worry about it hun, my 2 have them xReplyDelete
I had glasses at school to try to correct the turn I had in my right eye. I ended up having surgery which corrected it, and managed without glasses until 26. Hopefully, if she does need glasses, it won't be a permanent thing. Regardless, the glasses you can get nowadays are pretty smart and quite fashionable! Kids will always find something to pick on others for, but it's our job as parents to build up the self-confidence so high that the bullies don't make a dent big enough in it to upset them xReplyDelete


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For George Mason University
English Department Newsletter: "Not Just Letters"
Publication Date: Spring, 2014
By Maile Field
Kyoko Mori is at ease in her living room explaining to a small class of MFA students how Miles came to be the love of her life.
"Miles is complicated," she says.
"He has theories," she continues, "he tries to find the meaning in things."
Miles, meanwhile, has retreated to a back bedroom for the evening.
"He is just like me," Mori concludes.
Miles, named after Miles Davis, is a Siamese cat of perfect proportions, blue eyes and sleek adobe-colored fur.
In contrast, Mori's other love, Jackson (named after Jackson Brown) is jet black and does not contemplate the meaning of things. "He is more like a Midwestern guy," Mori says.
"What you see is what you get … but I love him."
Cats are clearly Mori's favorite subject and she talks about them as a devoted parent would her children. "Everything is about them and for them," she confesses.
So it is no surprise her latest book, titled Barn Cat, involves a supporting character named Horatio, a farm kitten.
This book, on its surface, is not complicated. It mostly takes place in the Midwest.
Part of Gemma Media's Open Door series, the 86-page pocket-sized book (40 standard 250-word pages), with eleven brief chapters, is for new readers. This audience may be American adults learning to read or it might be immigrants learning English. The book is not dumbed-down in any way, but tells its story in simple, loaded sentences.
"I decided I was going to write them for clarity," Mori says, explaining that if she wrote the sentences longer, the editors would just cut them in half, breaking apart clauses.
"I like the spare, crisp style anyway," Mori says.
Mori's characters are not simple. The main character, Lily, studied multicultural education, works in the dean's office and now spends her time "going over enrollment statistics and telling faculty members that their classes will have to be canceled." ("I was so glad to be able to use that," Mori says.)
Previously, the character held a job as "a curriculum specialist to promote cultural diversity." The complex tale also involves animal rescue work and of course, the eponymous farm cat. These elements are drawn from Mori's personal experience, she explains, like working on a committee at Mason and doing animal rescue work in Wisconsin. "I had these characters rattling around in my mind," Mori says. "A lot of it got taken from my real life."
Mori grew up in Japan and first came to the United States as an exchange student at the age of 16. Then, as an undergraduate college student she transferred to an American university and never returned to live in her native country. Barn Cat's first person narrator moves from Japan to the United States at the age of eight.
In Barn Cat the first person narrator, whose mother had changed her name from Yuri to Lily Larson, taking on the family name of her American stepfather, becomes a teacher. Reflecting on her time teaching in the Midwest, Lily states this:
"I worried about the ones who got fired up about reading and writing. I meant to talk to their parents about helping them pursue their education, but the few mothers who showed up at our conferences were astonished to discover that I was Ms. Larson. "Where are you from?" they asked. "You speak English so well." I blushed and stammered, came home, and cried …"
Mori explained that in her experience, she has found some attitudes toward non-native speakers condescending and wrong. "I have been speaking English longer than some of them have been alive," she said. "These are people who do not know how to use an apostrophe."
Having studied English in Japan and later, French in the United States, Mori is an authority on language learning. She recalls the boring material used to teach her French as she describes the goal for the Open Door series of which her new book is a part. If she had something interesting to read in French, the language would have been much easier to learn, she says.
When the publisher of a prior book, Yarn, asked Mori to do an Open Door book, Mori recalls, "I thought, this is great … this is what I want to do." Mori says the specific style of writing for the new-reader audience is as much work as writing for a more general audience. But she said writing 40 pages as opposed to 400 is the difference between painting her high-ceilinged living room in a very intricate way and painting the whole three-story apartment building. Mori says she would not have the stamina for an entire novel.
The intent of the series, a concept which began in Ireland and is being reinvented here in the United States, is to engage readers without treating them like children. This is one of the reasons, according to Mori, to write in the first person. Not only is it more immediate but it eliminates the complication of referring to events in the past. Mori says she did not want her fledgling readers to have to tackle past participle. Also, Mori notes, if you write in the present tense, the story doesn't have to resolve. "I wanted to leave the story hanging."
Having observed the condition in which farm cats lived – and prematurely died – on her friend Katie's dairy farm in Wisconsin, Mori's conscience is eager to rescue a barn cat who would otherwise be tromped to death by a cow or mangled in farm machinery. Those cats, according to Mori, "live horrible lives." Kept and allowed to breed in order to control rodents on the farm, Mori said the cats are "totally expendable."
All of this contributed to Mori's consciousness in the book, the author says.
As all great literature offers readers a vicarious experience, Mori's book adds a dimension; it allows its writer one as well.
"I have never adopted a barn cat,' Mori says.
Barn Cat enables her to assuage her guilt without crowding out Miles and Jackson.
Professor Kyoko Mori teaches creative writing in the English department's MFA program. Her other works include Shizuko's Daughter, Yarn, Polite Lies, The Dream of Water, Stone Field, True Arrow and One Bird. She also teaches for the low-residency MFA Program at Lesley University. Barn Cat can be purchased through its publisher, Gemma Media.
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I recently spoke with a friend of mine whose pastoral difficulties in his church has spilled over into his family. This is often times unavoidable, but when his children start to ask, "Daddy, why does our church hate us" it takes it to an entirely different level of concern. What is a pastor to do? I have several ideas, but I will start with this one:
Help your children see how important your work is to God
God says through the Apostle Paul, this work of the pastor is a fine work (1 Tim. 3:1). It is a work that constantly keeps us on the edge of life and death; the temporal and the eternal. The pastor leads the central means (the local church) of which God chooses to usher in his coming kingdom in the world. The work of the pastor is an important work, unlike any other labor in this world. Pastors must first realize this themselves, be reminded of it in the midst of difficulty, then teach it to their children. Suffering even at the hands of those you care for is a part of it.
The pastor needs to help his children realize that when their dad is working and away at different times, he is not goofing off. He is not killing time and desiring to be away from them. When their dad is away, he is doing a fine, unique, kingdom building work that serves Christ in a special way.
Pastors, teach your children how important your work is to God, how essential it is to the care of God's people, and that it is worth suffering for it. The question is…do you pastor, believe that, especially when our families suffer from it?


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De Profundis
V. Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice!
R. Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication:
V. If you, O Lord, mark my iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
R. But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered.
V. I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in his word;
R. My soul waits for the Lord; more than sentinels wait for the dawn,
V. More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord.
R. For with the Lord is kindness and with him is plenteous redemption:
V. And he will redeem Israel from all her iniquities.
V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
R. And let perpetual light shine upon them.
V. From the gate of hell,
R. Deliver their souls, O Lord.
V. Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto you.
V. Let us pray:
O God, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of your servants and handmaids, the remission of their sins, that they may obtain by our loving prayers the forgiveness which they have always desired. Who live and reign forever. Amen.
V. May they rest in peace.
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MTA won planning permission for a loft conversion and ground floor rear extension in a 1980's residential development in Rotherhithe, Southwark. The building works have recently been completed on time and on budget. The loft was extended to create a bedroom and the existing roof rebuilt to create an en-suite bathroom. The bedroom is filled with natural light via a large roof light and circular window. The new stair connecting the loft is designed with a built in bookcase on one edge for the client's daughter to store her large reading collection. The previous ground floor was dark and boxy. This is now extended into the garden creating a sumptuous kitchen/dining/chilling area with large full-width sliding doors, which stretch the space into the garden.


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Do you owe more than your home is worth? Are you behind on your mortgage payment or is it about to adjust? Are you tired of making payments on a home that may never be worth what you paid for it? Have you been turned down for one of those ridiculous loan modification programs? Do you want to short sale your home without worrying about your lender coming after you for a deficiency judgment?
If you're considering a short sale, then this website will help explain your options and answer your questions about the short sale process.
You DO NOT need to be poor or broke to qualify for a short sale. Banks approve short sales when they believe a hardship situation exists; however, hardship is not solely determined by how much a person earns. A hardship exists when there is a decrease in income or an increase in expenses. A strong hardship exists when you have both. You DO NOT have to pay anyone to do a short sale. A real estate agent experienced with the short sale process can obtain a full waiver of deficiency from your lender.
How do you choose the right person to short sell your home? Should you hire a "friend of a friend" or the company with the most billboards around town or most commercials on the radio or TV? Wouldn't it make more sense to choose the real estate team who has successfully closed the most short sale transactions in Las Vegas?
Since 2007, The Myers Team has successfully closed more short sale transactions and negotiated more short sale approvals than any non-lawyer affiliated agent or Broker in Nevada.* Our resources include a team of experienced short sale processors in addition to direct access to Nevada licensed attorneys. This allows us to stay up to date on the laws affecting short sales and the rapidly changing guidelines and procedures of banks and their investors. Our preferred escrow and title partners have extensive expertise in processing and closing short sale transactions not only in Nevada, but nationwide. This allows us to leverage their relationships with the major banks to get our files processed in the fastest possible time frame and escalated when necessary.
Do I Need A Las Vegas Short Sale Attorney?
You Do NOT Need To Pay Anyone To Short Sale Your Home
Not long ago, billboards started popping up all over the Vegas Valley from attorneys offering short sale services. Many of us have friends or family who hired a lawyer to do their short sale; however, after spending thousands of dollars, they didn't get the results they were looking for.
There is NO NEED to pay anyone to short sale your home and this includes attorneys. Hiring an attorney does NOT guarantee a better outcome. In fact, the ONLY guarantee is that you will pay thousands of dollars for something a licensed real estate professional can do for free. Attorneys typically charge a hefty upfront fee; in addition to a monthly servicing fee. Essentially, they get paid regardless if your short sale is approved or not. In most cases, your money will NOT be refunded if they fail to perform. In contrast, when you hire an experienced real estate agent, they get paid by the bank once the deal is closed. Therefore, agents are highly motivated to get your short sale approved. If you hire an attorney who charges a monthly servicing fee, the longer they take to get your short sale approved, the more money they can make.
Before you hand over your hard earned dollars to a Nevada Short Sale Attorney, consider the following; will the attorney guarantee their services and pay you a full refund if they fail to get your short sale approved or deficiency waived? If you meet with an attorney who doesn't agree to refund your money, GET UP AND LEAVE! While there are many ethical attorneys out there, you should educate yourself before putting your faith in someone who stands to make a handsome profit from your bad situation.
The Myers Team are the most experienced short sale agents in the city.* They are licensed by the state of Nevada to do short sales. Their short sale services are FREE and there are no upfront fees. They get paid by the bank. The Myers Team are authorized short sale agents with all the major banks (Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Nationstar, Ocwen, etc.) Why pay for an expensive attorney when you can be backed by the experience, knowledge and negotiating power of Las Vegas Top Short Sale Agents?
Should I Go Bankrupt Or Just Walk Away?
Bankruptcy And Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure May Not Solve Your Problem
When the Las Vegas housing market crashed, many homeowners filed for bankruptcy thinking it would be a better option than doing a short sale, or "walking away." Today, many of these people are discovering they still legally own the property. Additionally, bank(s) continue to post late payments on their credit report each month, long after the bankruptcy has been finalized. How is this possible?
Attorneys will argue that after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are no longer obligated to repay the mortgage debt. This may be true; however, it's not quite that simple. Until the house is sold, your name will remain on title. As long as your name appears on title, banks can continue to post late payments on your credit report for years. You cannot begin rebuilding your credit until the house is sold and the deed is transferred.
After a bankruptcy is finalized, banks are in no hurry and under no obligation to initiate the foreclosure process on your home. Some banks will let a house sit empty for years, hoping the home will appreciate, in order to receive a higher value at a future auction. There are other cases where banks cannot find the paperwork or verify the chain of title. Whatever the case may be, if your bank chooses not to foreclose, you may find yourself the holder of a "Zombie title." A regular title can become a Zombie title when homeowners find themselves being mindlessly pursued by mortgage servicers, homeowners associations, local governments and debt collectors for bills related to a home they thought they no longer owned. This doesn't just happen to people who file for bankruptcy or do a "Deed in Lieu." This can happen to anyone who "walks away" from their home with the intent of letting it foreclose. Not only can this destroy your credit, it can cause additional nightmares as well.
For example, in a Zombie title scenario, you may actually be sued if someone gets injured on your property, even if you haven't lived there for years. As the owner of record, there is a legal argument that you are responsible for maintaining and securing the property, in a reasonable manner, to reduce the chances of someone getting hurt. For example, if your home has a pool, did you remember to secure the gates and drain the pool? Are you liable if a child enters your backyard and gets hurt, or worse? Are you liable if a squatter obtains access to your home and gets injured while inside your property? Can they sue you? These are situations that your bankruptcy attorney may have failed to discuss with you. The good news is you can still do a short sale after bankruptcy.
There are basically two ways to remove your name from the deed (title). One is through the short sale process and the other is through foreclosure. A short sale is the better option. There are essentially three reasons to do a short sale. The first is to obtain a deficiency waiver. This is a written agreement from your bank NOT to come after you (sue) for the deficiency amount. The second reason to do a short sale is to minimize damage to your credit. Once the short sale is finalized, banks usually report to the three credit agencies that your account has been "settled or negotiated." This stops the late payments from being reported by your bank. When you do a short sale, your credit may take a temporary hit; however, you can begin rebuilding your credit as soon as the short sale is finalized. This is much better than a foreclosure or Deed in Lieu, where the bank can continue to post late payments to your credit for years and years. The third and final reason why a short sale is the best option is once a short sale is completed, your name will no longer appear on title, and you will no longer face the dangers and costs associated with Zombie title.
Las Vegas Loan Modifications
At The Conclusion Of A Typical Loan Modification, Your Monthly Payment May Actually Adjust Higher Than Before You Started
Many people think loan modifications are better than short sales because modifications give homeowners the ability to remain in their homes. What they don't understand is that most loan modifications are short-term. Banks might agree to temporarily reduce your mortgage payment; however, the difference (dollar amount) between your old and new payment gets added to the total loan payoff. (Plus interest) At the conclusion of a typical loan modification, not only do you end up owing the bank more than when you started; your monthly payment adjusts back even higher than it was before. Modification is like trying to use a Band-Aid to plug a hole of a sinking ship. It might slow down the water for a while, but the ship will eventually sink.
The banks have no legal obligation to modify any aspect of your loan. This decision is completely voluntary. There are government programs which offer incentives for banks to modify, but the lenders still make more money by foreclosing. Additionally, banks can roll "legal fees" into your new modified loan, which were incurred during the modification and trial modification process. This means not only are you paying your previous loan balance, you are also paying legal fees, foreclosure extension fees, late fees, etc.
Banks may agree to temporarily modify your monthly payment and interest rate; however, most of them will NOT reduce your overall loan payoff. 30% of people who fall behind on their mortgages catch back up. This means that if the banks wait long enough, they know that you will borrow money from your 401(k), your credit cards, your family, or wherever else you can find it so that you catch back up on your mortgage. This is precisely why banks will not work with you until you are months behind on your house payments, after which, your credit has already been damaged. Almost half of the people who receive loan modifications fall behind again within 6 months. The banks know there is a good chance that any effort it puts forth to modify your loan may result in a failure. This is why banks offer "trial modifications." The trial modification is just another tactic banks use to trick you into paying additional mortgage payments (up to six months' worth) before they deny your loan modification, or foreclose.
Remember if you are offered a loan modification, don't just focus on the monthly payment. Look closely at the terms of the loan.
1) What is the new principal?
2) Does the interest rate change during the life of the loan?
3) When does the interest rate jump back up?
4) What will the payment be at the end of the 3-5 year modification period?
Most loan modifications fail for a reason, THEY ARE TERRIBLE LOANS. What is the point of modifying your loan for three to five years and then after the modification period is over, you're in the same position as when you started? The loan payment WILL jump back up, you won't be able to afford it, and home values are NOT going to double in the next five years. You will still have an upside down home where you owe more than it is worth? A modification that doesn't solve the problem, or leaves you living paycheck to paycheck is a BAD DEAL. The goal of a short sale is to offer you a FRESH START. Don't chain yourself to a massive pile of debt by accepting a home loan modification that doesn't help you rebuild your life and your future wealth.
Nevada Short Sale Laws
Nevada Is A "Recourse State." We Know How To Get Banks To Waive Your Deficiency
Most short sale information on the Internet is worthless. Each state has different laws regarding foreclosure and the short sale process. Most people don't understand the difference between a short sale vs. a foreclosure in Nevada. Doing a short sale will minimize damage to your credit and enable your family to get a FRESH START. Allowing your home to foreclose will result in maximum devastation to your credit. Additionally, you could get sued by your bank or face a judicial foreclosure. When a home is foreclosed upon in Nevada, the bank has deficiency rights. After a foreclosure, banks issue a 1099-A to both you and the IRS. A 1099-A (abandonment) legally enables the bank to come after you for an expensive deficiency judgment lawsuit. A short sale is MUCH different. After a successful short sale, most banks issue a 1099-C (cancellation) which is a legal cancellation of debt. Banks cannot legally come after you to collect a deficiency once they've issued a 1099-C. Banks will do everything in their power to threaten and intimidate, however, once a 1099-C is issued, you are on solid ground.* The above information is not intended as "legal advice;" however, this information is available on the Internal Revenue Service website and is available for all to research.* Many homeowners are unsure what to do and are confused by endless television ads from bankruptcy attorneys trying to convince you that bankruptcy is your only option. Bankruptcy is the worst case scenario. Why go bankrupt if you don't need to? YOU HAVE OPTIONS.
Las Vegas Top Real Estate Agents
Las Vegas #1 Short Sale Agents
Bill and Francoise Myers run one of the most successful real estate teams in the state of Nevada. They are "Las Vegas Top Real Estate Agents" and have appeared in numerous magazines and publications including the cover of Las Vegas Agent Magazine and the Las Vegas Review Journal. They have been interviewed and quoted for ABC News, CBS Evening News and the Channel 8 I-Team. Since 2002, they have sold thousands of Las Vegas homes.
In addition to being successful agents, Bill Myers is an internationally published real estate author. His book: "Clients Are Everywhere - How To Find Them In The Internet Age" is available in twenty-three countries and currently on Amazon's Best Seller List.
The Myers Team handles all types of real estate transactions; however, they are best known as "Las Vegas Top Listing Agents," specializing in Seller representation. They sell homes in every price range and condition. No matter the age or condition of your home, The Myers Team has the knowledge and experience to GET IT SOLD.
When the housing market crashed in 2008, The Myers Team received national attention by helping thousands of Las Vegas homeowners avoid foreclosure. Today, they are once again making headlines as "Las Vegas Top Short Sale Agents." Since 2007, they have closed more short sale transactions than any other non-attorney affiliated Agent or Broker in Nevada.*
* #1 Status is based on production by non-lawyer affiliated Realtors and Brokers from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2012. (listing ends only) The information provided is obtained from public records, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The Myers Team does not guarantee that all home owners will be able to purchase a new home in one year or less. This will depend upon many factors, including your credit history before the short sale. Not all clients will qualify for a short sale. Not all clients will be eligible for the advertised services contained in this web site. Not everyone will qualify for Government assistance programs such as HAFA. Banks are not required to participate in the HAFA program. Restrictions apply. Nevada state law (NRS116.4109) requires sellers to provide and pay for a homeowners association resale package. If you live in a home with one or more HOA's, there may be state mandated fees required to comply with Nevada State Law, and homeowners will be required to provide a buyer with all CIC disclosures. The Myers Team are NOT lawyers, nor qualified to give legal advice of any nature. The Myers Team are NOT accountants, CPA's nor qualified to give tax advice. This web site is not intended to offer legal advice and all information contained in this web site is for information purposes only. All Myers Team clients are encouraged to seek the advice of a real estate attorney, and/or a qualified CPA. All of the information contained in this web site is subject to change. All site software, design, text, images, photographs, illustrations, audio clips, video clips, artwork, graphic material, or other copyrightable elements, and the selection and arrangements thereof, and trademarks, service marks and trade names (the "Material") are the property of The Myers Team™ and/or its subsidiaries, affiliates, assigns, licensors or other respective owners and are protected, without limitation, pursuant to U.S. and foreign copyright and trademark laws. The Myers Team™ hereby grants you a personal, non-exclusive, non-assignable and non-transferable license to use and display, for noncommercial and personal use only, one copy of any material and/or software that you may download from this Site, including, without limitation, any files, codes, audio or images incorporated in or generated by the software provided that you maintain all copyright and other notices contained in such Material. You agree not to reproduce, modify, create derivative works from, display, perform, publish, distribute, disseminate, broadcast or circulate any Material to any third party (including, without limitation, the display and distribution of the Material via a third party web site) without the express prior written consent of The Myers Team™. Use of http://www.NevadaShortSaleInfo.com and/or http://www.VegasShortSaleInfo.com and/or http://lasvegaslist4less.com and/or its licensors' Material is only permitted with their express written permission. You further agree that you will not disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer or otherwise modify the Material. Any unauthorized or prohibited use may subject the offender to civil liability and criminal prosecution under applicable federal and state laws.


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Getting You Ready for Sinbad Wednesday Night at the Heymann in Lafayette [Videos]
One of the funniest men in the history of stand-up comedy, Sinbad, is making a trip to Lafayette on Wednesday night at the Heymann Performing Arts Center.
And good news, great seats are still available. Get them at the Heymann Center box office or purchase them online by clicking here. Tickets start at only $35 and the show starts at 7pm.
To get you ready for the show, here are a couple of clips from Sinbad's HBO Special "Where You Been?" from a couple of years ago.


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March 13, 2015 - In direct support of our commitment to human health and the environment, Floral Soil LLC has partnered with the Institute of Environmental Research and Education (IERE.org) to pursue Environmental Product Declarations, EPD® for all of our products. An EPD® is a 3rd party verified document that reports environmental data of products based on life cycle assessment (LCA) and other relevant data in accordance with the international standard ISO 14025 (Type III Environmental Declarations). EPD's are internationally recognized and present the most transparent and reliable method to document the impact of Floral Soil ™ - from raw materials through the next life. The EPD process is expected to take 6-12 months and the resulting information will be published on the Floral Soil ™ and IERE Earthsure website (http://iere.org/index.php/programs/earthsure). Our products will also feature the Earthsure label.
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Another point scoring finish for Richard Verschoor at Monza
After a great debut last week on Spa Francorchamps MP Motosport driver Richard Verschoor also impressed during his second race weekend in GP3 on Autodromo Monza in Italy. The KNAF Talent First driver finished the first race of the weekend on eighth place overall after a very impressive race in which he overtook seven of the other competitors. Because of the eighth position in the first race Verschoor could start from pole position in the Sprint race on Sunday. Unfortunately he wasn't able to take maximum advantage of his starting position and he finished eleventh overall in the Sprint race.
"Finishing within championships points in both race weekends are results I am very satisfied with. The other drivers in GP3 have much more experience than me but on a wet track that difference in experience doesn't count anymore. On a wet track I can keep up with the top drivers and score points but on a dry track I just don't have enough speed yet."
Short on experience in the GP3 car Richard Verschoor needs every training lap to gain speed and get used to the car. On Monza however there was almost no possibility to practise because of heavy rainfall. The practise session was shortened to ten minutes and was held right before the qualification session. With only two laps on Monza in a GP3 car Verschoor had to set a time for the first race. In the end he was only one second slower than pole position but he had to settle for the 15th place on the starting grid.
"This little time to practise is far from ideal but there is nothing you can do about it. I only could drive two full laps on a dry track and to be honest those laps weren't that good," says Richard Verschoor.
On a drying track Verschoor once more showed his talent. With one excellent overtaking manoeuvre after another Verschoor quickly gained places during the first race. After 22 laps he finished in an impressive 8th position overall again scoring points for the championship.
In the second race the starting order is decided by reversed grid order. So Verschoor, finished on 8th position in race 1, could start from pole position in race 2.
"In the beginning of the first race I couldn't see the track because of the spray from the cars in front of me. Despite that I still was able to overtake two other competitors. After that I quickly adapted to the track conditions and came into my rhythm. Overall it was a very descend race," said Verschoor about the first race of the weekend.
Unfortunately Verschoor couldn't take maximum advantage of his pole position in race two. He had to start on the wet side of the track and lost two places at the start. He fought great battles on track but wasn't able to keep the more experienced GP3 drivers behind him. In the end he had to settle with 11th position overall.
"I think we used another setup compared to the other drivers but in the end it's my lack of GP3 experience which cost me a top ten finish. I just need more track time on a dry track to keep up with the top drivers. When I look back at the progress I made this weekend I am more than satisfied with my results," said Verschoor.
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60cc down to 3cc syringes, decanting while you work.
Not noisy, not expensive and not too intrusive on the back table.
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EatFab - Office Food Ordering
EatFab is the place where you find delicious foods and fabulous daily menus.
Create your account and start ordering food together with your team.
How it Started
We constantly had issues when we ordered food at companies that I worked at:
- There were days when no one would volunteer to centralize the orders and make the call to the food providers
- The colleagues got distracted and forgot to bring the money to the collector, so she needed to put money from her own pocket and then recover the money from each individual.
- The lack of food diversity, because there's only one food provider that the orderer is willing to call.
- A lot of time was wasted with the whole food ordering process.
How EatFab Works
Once you have an account with money in it, you click on the Menu Of The Day link, choose one of the listed daily menus and place your order.
That's all - you will have your food delivered to your office with no further intervention.
At a certain hour (usually at 11:00 AM), the employees of the restaurants and catering companies close the daily menus and take the orders. You can modify or cancel your order until then.
How Much Does It Costs?
EatFab is completely free to use.
We earn our money by taking a small commission on the sales that restaurants are making through us.
You can cross check at any time the prices that we have with the prices displayed on the restaurants web sites.
Why People Like EatFab
You fund your account once a week/month, choose from multiple restaurants or catering companies and place the order online.- by Mihai Serdean, Written on July 2, 2013
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I like it because I don't have to gather the money, and because I can order from different providers using the same account...- by Andreea Stanciu, Written on July 2, 2013


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Every so often we list out little tips and tricks that are useful for handling and enjoying your wine. From cellaring to serving, it doesn't have to be hard but it's sure fun to know! In this issue: chilling wine, cork vs. screwtop, how long does wine last, effervescent wine, and more!
Bold reds go best with steak or chocolate
Many bold and rich Columbia Gorge red wines taste wonderful with chocolate. For example, although our Syrah is wonderful with a pepper-steak and sautéed mushrooms, it can be held until dessert to be served with chocolate truffles. Taste the wine with the chocolate still in your mouth for a new experience!
You don't have to finish the bottle
If you would like to try your favorite red wine, but don't plan to finish the bottle, you can serve 1-2 glasses then cork the wine and put in the refrigerator. The chilled temperature will hold the wine for an extra 2 or 3 days. Just remember to let it come back to life at room temperature before serving!
How to get more out of a naturally effervescent wine
Some white wines are blended or bottled with some residual carbon dioxide in the wine. This is felt as a "spritz" in the mouth. The extra carbon dioxide adds a brightness to the wine and increases longevity. To taste the layers of flavor underneath, and instantly age the wine, replace the cork and shake the bottle (it will fizz like a sparkling wine), remove the cork and repeat. Do this several times, and you will notice more flavors coming through.
Chilling can cover up the flavor
Chilling is the most popular way to serve white wines. It brings out the fruitiness and also makes them quite refreshing. Riesling and Pinot Gris can be chilled more, say 45-50 degrees F. Chardonnays should be slightly warmer, say 50-55 degrees F. Each should be chilled for about 2 hours in the refrigerator. Prolonged chilling can permanently change the wine. Store your white wines at cellar temp with your red wines (60-65 degrees F), and then put in the refrigerator the day you will serve it.
Chilling red wines
Even some high-fruit red wines can be chilled. Some reds, like a light Pinot Noir or Italian Sangiovese or Aleatico, can be chilled to just below cellar temperature (55-60 degrees F). If they are intended to be an intensely fruity red wine those qualities will be highlighted. For example you can chill our Rose as it has both red and white wine qualities.
Which is better, natural cork or screw cap?
The search for fine wine can get confusing if you don't know the differences among natural corks, manufactured corks, and screw top closures. The first thing you need to know is the style of the wine. Since manufactured corks and screw caps prevent any oxidation, look for bright and fruity wines. Traditional corks allow for aging of the wine in the bottle, so aged reds will benefit most. Don't be discouraged by the talk about "corked" wines. "Cork taint" has always existed and can be managed. Corks are a natural product being formed from the bark of the cork tree. Although manufactured corks and screw caps serve a purpose, we still think high quality natural cork is the only way to bottle fine wines. It allows for the natural long-term aging of our Columbia Valley wines.


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Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of physical objects and machines connected to a computerized network and embedded with sensors to enable them collect and analyze and also exchange data.They are further connected through networks to computing systems, giving an information system the ability to capture, analyze and communicate data. IoT goes on to enable businesses benefit in areas of innovation, distribution and communication and the common man with smart homes, intelligent gadgets, smart cars, means of communication. It has been estimated that in the next 5 years over 50 billion devices will go online and will make life easier for people. Everyday living and making a living stand to benefit immensely with the evolving technology of Internet of Things. It is a technology which will change the face of the world and how the universe interacts.
Cognizant, one of the biggest names working on the he major components of Internet of Things, has enlisted the below as crucial ones :
Companies involved with the research and development of Internet of Things (IoT) are working on a fine evolution of IoT. The course of the world is waiting to be changed . But they need to be vary and cautious about the security and privacy concerns, ethical usage of the technology and the world good.


text: St. John Fisher Catholic High School are proud to announce the launch of the school's new Gifted and Talented hub: http://www.fishersgt.co.uk The site will provide valuable information and guidance for parents, students, and staff. Throughout 2010 the hub will announce exciting new developments concerning the programme for more able, gifted and talented students at the school. The site will also include news regarding national policy and extra-curricular enrichment available.


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According the WebMD, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, painkillers and topical treatments are all possible prescribed medications for a pinched nerve. Anticonvulsants, such as Mebaral and Luminal, are typically a doctor's first choice for nerve pain.
WebMD states that tricyclic antidepressants and serotonin and norepinephrine inhibitors help to control nerve pain and may be safer for those with heart conditions. Opioid painkillers are prescribed for severe pain and usually as a last resort when prior treatments are ineffective. These medications work quickly but have several negative side effects and can be addictive, states WebMD. Topical treatments include lidocaine patches and painkilling gels. Some doctors also choose to prescribe several treatments in order to provide maximum pain relief.


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Ex-Gomez aide and council hopeful faces political ethics penalty
$3,140 spent for "cash withdrawals at local food establishments" and "the Men's Warehouse for menswear"
Matt Potter 4:35 p.m., Nov. 15
In a tentative ruling today (Aug. 29), Superior Court Judge Ronald S. Prager ruled for Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) in the libel lawsuit filed against it by Michael Shames, UCAN's former executive director. The court said that Shames failed to meet his burden for prevailing on his claims.
"The plaintiff has no direct evidence that anyone at defendant [UCAN] made statements or leaked documents to the press. Thus, plaintiff claims are all premised on speculation," said Prager. He said UCAN should serve a motion for attorney fees and costs which will be set.
The judge scolded Shames in one part of his decision, pointing out, "The court notes that plaintiff's declaration is replete with copious legal argument. It appears to the court that plaintiff's 41-page declaration is a not so subtle attempt to circumvent the court's ruling limiting the length of the opposition."
Earlier, the judge said that Shames's attorney, Hal Rosner, could not be Shames's lawyer because he formerly worked for UCAN. That leaves Shames without an attorney, although he himself is an attorney. According to good sources, Shames has accepted the tentative rulings of Prager.
Shames still has a suit against David Peffer, a UCAN whistleblower, and Mike Aguirre, Peffer's attorney.


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Westland Retirement Planning
Westland retirement planning, when overseen with patience and wisdom, is one of your great allies in your overall financial well-being. For years, financial planners from Michigan and beyond have stressed the importance of this type of planning, particularly to younger people much closer to the beginning than end of their careers. The reason for this emphasis is two-fold. First, many Westland residents in the early stages of their careers tend to view retirement as a much more distance reality than it truly is. Second, Michigan planning professionals know that the advantages of beginning while in youth, in terms of the amount you are able to accrue based on interest over the years, are substantial and immensely worthwhile.
Because licensed MI financial advisers are privy to changes in the broad field of planning for retirement, they can make a powerful resource to have in your corner. There is hardly another phase of life for which wisely allocating resource proves so critical. Retirement simultaneously is the time when you reap the reward of years of hard work. While it is hoped that you will secure employment you thoroughly enjoy so that all the years of your life are enjoyable, each individual who has worked diligently for decades owes it to himself or herself to relish the delights of retirement to Westland, or wherever the heart desires, without worry.
Choosing Your Savings Plan
One of the reasons it is so advisable to seek council from a seasoned Westland retirement planning specialist is so that you are aware of your many opportunities. Many young workers from Westland and beyond are aware of a few basic planning venues but are also unfamiliar with many that could prove helpful to them. The particular Westland retirement planning route you choose should take into account factors ranging from your disposable income to your work-sponsored resources to your comfort level with varying investment strategies, and more. One realm of Westland retirement planning that most are familiar with is that of opening and then actively maintaining a savings account. Possibly you are already aware that these come in both "standard" and high-interest version. From that point, however, there are multiple additional options, along with specific considerations of those two initial types.
In terms of things you should consider pertinent to the primary account types, you will need to decide in advance if you can leave the money you deposit untouched. Many banks have a stipulation attached to the high-interest variety stating that, if you make a withdraw prior to a certain pre-established time, you will face a penalty charge. Even though this is a fairly standard point of differentiation among banking institutions, the details can differ slightly or significantly from one to the next. As with any other agreement you enter pertinent to Westland retirement planning, you will need to make absolutely certain that you understand all of the details before proceeding. You will want to talk about the differences with a representative of your chosen bank, naturally, but you may also want to discuss them with an experienced financial adviser.
Beyond which of these two popular Westland retirement planning savings routes you may prefer to go with, you will find yourself with options that include investment strategies. Because a Westland banking organization has the opportunity to invest and earn dividends with the money you temporarily entrust to them, they are willing to work out a deal under specific conditions in which you share these earnings. Some dreaming of retirement in Westland are much more comfortable with investments that others. If you are on the fence about this planning mechanism but do want to maximize all of your planning efforts so that you experience the best retirement to Westland possible, gather as much information as you can and take your time studying it.
Stocks and Bonds
Another venue that some MI residents take in their own Westland retirement planning is that of purchasing and then either retaining or selling various stocks and bonds. If the very notion of doing so makes your stomach turn, know that there are plenty of other strategies you can pursue that will allow you to meet your foremost goals. However, many future retirees living in Michigan today are making substantial gains by virtue of this very process. The key to success, as it is with anything, is being informed.
When you are knowledgeable and confident about the varying levels of involvement you can have relevant to this means of Westland retirement planning, you will naturally not feel you are taking such a large risk. This is yet another realm where you may find the council of a MI monetary professional to be invaluable. When you choose to interact with the stock market in any capacity as part of your Westland retirement planning, having full information keeps your risk to a minimum.
Retirement Planners In Westland
Christopher Mollan
LPL Financial31731 Northwestern Hwy.
Suite 151W
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Andrzej Mendela
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC201 West Big Beaver Road
Suite 950
Troy, MI 48084
Todd Perry, CFP, CIMA, CPWA
Executive Wealth Management135 W North Street Ste 1
Brighton, MI 48116


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Natural and Over the Counter Dog flea and Tick Treatments
You'd never think that such a small creature like a flea or a tick can do much harm but those who have pets know how miserable they can make life for your pooch and also for you. No one wants these bloodsuckers around- least of all your pet- they make terrible house-mates. Fleas are disgusting, pesky creatures that look for warm, dark homes and find that furry animals suit them to a T. Ticks are choosier and lurk in dark corners waiting for the right prey. Both these wingless "real-life vampires" live off the blood of their hosts, who just cannot stave off a combined 'tick-flea' attack. It's a scary proposition-one that needs to be dealt with before the attack is full-blown. Turn to the best flea and tick treatments and rid your pet of these dangerous creatures.
Why You Should Use flea and tick treatments
Flea and tick treatment will keep your dog healthy and active. Your dog won't get infected by tapeworms nor get flea or tick bites that could cause itching and allergies. Furthermore, flea and tick-borne diseases can be prevented from occurring.
Let's go back a little and investigate how ticks and fleas afflict your dog and how you can identify whether they are infected.
How Dogs Get Fleas and Ticks
It's a given fact that fleas are great jumpers and have an uncanny knack of attaching themselves to your yard visitors and then on to your pet. Rodents, raccoons and even squirrels that frisk in your yard are regular carriers of fleas and ticks and it doesn't take much for them to find a new home for themselves in a furry creature-your pet dog.
Human beings are also culprits in the sense that they unknowingly carry ticks and fleas either from their own pets or someone else's. These creatures attach themselves to your clothes and are always on the alert for their next victim. When pets go for a walk outside the home, take a ride in the car or even spend time at other kennels, they're pretty sure to invite fleas and ticks. Fleas can jump and attach themselves to their host while ticks crawl and hide amidst the grass and bushes, waiting to latch on to a suitable host.
Signs that your dog has fleas or ticks
A single tick around the house is a red-alert that your dog has them too. If you find him itching and scratching, be sure that fleas and ticks have invaded its fur. If your dog runs a temperature, appears to lose appetite, or pants heavily, it's a sign that it could be the offshoot of a tick bite. Scabs on the body and constant shaking of the head-probably to rid itself of fleas and ticks need attention.
Checking Your Dog for Ticks
If your dog has indulged in outdoor activities, it needs to be checked for squatters and intruders. Ticks and fleas tend to hide in the most unlikely and unlooked for places- between toes, in the ear folds, armpits and groin and even the neck area. Using a Tick finding curry comb should help in your tick examination.
Once you see ticks around, you would want to get rid of them as fast as possible. You can either resort to natural flea and tick prevention or over the counter treatments.
Natural Flea and Tick Prevention
There are quite a few ways of removing ticks and fleas naturally. Apple cider vinegar is acidic and this appears to repel the irritating mites. Essential oils in their diluted form help to keep the ticks and fleas at arm's length. Just a drop of Neem oil, Cedar oil, rose geranium oil or even coconut oil can be used as sprays after being diluted with water.
Crushed garlic, diatomaceous earth dusted either in the air or on the pet and even ordinary vinegar added to drinking water or diluted vinegar sprayed on the dog's coat helps ward off fleas. Freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice, when rubbed into your pet's fur helps keep ticks and fleas at bay. Diatomaceous powder dehydrates the insects and is considered a rather effective tick and flea repellent.
However, the simplest solution and the easiest one is bathing your dog with a good, medicated shampoo and a nice dip bath. Repeat this once a week at least to put an end to ticks and fleas.
Over The Counter Dog Flea and other Tick Treatments
Different dogs need to be treated differently depending on the extent of flea infestation. Dosages of oral medication are related to the weight of the dog. A point in favor of pills is that they need to be given only once a month- these take care of ticks and also immature fleas. You could also try drops and flea collars for your dog.
Tick Dips, applied with a sponge, can be used effectively to treat your pet for ticks and fleas and tick powders not only kill but also repel those pesky creatures. Tick powders just need to be rubbed into the skin about once a week taking care to keep it away from the face and eyes. Tick sprays act quickly and can be ideally used when dogs spend a lot of time outdoors. Tick collars contain chemicals that transfer to the dog's skin and fur and protects the head and neck from ticks. Ensure that the collar isn't too tight though.
The Dangers of Fleas and Ticks on your dogs
Fleas and ticks are not merely irritants but do pose danger to your pets. Some are allergic to flea saliva and this can cause Flea Allergy Dermatitis. Fleas can transmit dog tapeworm and also spread bacterial diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lyme disease can trigger arthritis and cause your dog's joints to swell while the latter can induce fever and even cause lameness.
Dangers of Flea and Ticks for Humans
Dog ticks and fleas affect dog owners too- they can cause severe itching and secondary skin infections as well. The young and the old are especially vulnerable when bitten by dog ticks- tick saliva could produce blisters, rashes or hives that subsequently could lead to inflammation. Elderly people sometimes suffer from joint pains and exhibit arthritis-like symptoms. Babies may develop bull's eye rash that is rather itchy and painful. Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis and other diseases that are tick-related can affect humans too.
How to prevent ticks and fleas
Come summer and ticks and fleas are again ready to get into their act. Their activities need to be nipped in the bud, lest you have an infestation on your hands. Prevention is better than cure- the ancient adage holds good to this day, so let's see what we can do to ward off these invaders.
- Use vet recommended flea/tick prescriptions on your pets- just be careful about the dosage you use
- Use natural flea repellents such as lavender, lemon-grass, peppermint, and citronella. A drop of rosemary or lemon oil on the dog's collar can do wonders. Garlic is also seen as a good repellent
- Flea and tick shampoos used on pets will soothe itchy and irritated skin. A good oatmeal bath after shampoo is said to work well
- Use a comb that's covered with petroleum jelly-fleas and ticks stick to it
- Clear tick and flea infestations by regularly vacuuming the house and furniture
- Catch those fleas with your own flea trap- a couple of drops of dish soap in water placed in a wide bowl is sure to attract them
- Keep bushes and shrubs trimmed, pull out weeds and mow your lawn regularly. Use the environmentally friendly diatomaceous earth in your garden and do away with those pests
Recent findings
Recent consumer studies conducted across the United States shows that there are "knowledge gaps" when it comes to treating, identifying, tackling or preventing fleas and ticks from latching on to their pets. Given the fact that illnesses because of tick and flea bites have more than tripled between 2014 and 2016 in the United States, the state of unpreparedness is of great concern.
In conclusion, it can be said that regular visits to the vet and regular check-ups of pets for ticks and fleas will go a long way in minimizing the threats and risks posed by these pesky invaders and squatters. Getting suggestions from pet specialty retailers about "at-home grooming practices" can help detect fleas and ticks quickly before they cause too much of damage.
Don't allow these bloodsuckers to walk through to lay in wait outside your door to get hold of your pets- act promptly and dissuade them right away. Stop them right there in their tracks before they make inroads into your home and pet. Follow the best practices recommended by your vet and make sure your dog leads a healthy and pest free life!


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I've been struggling with solidifying the color palette for our home... I am naturally drawn to neutrals, soft blues, greys, creams, whites, etc., but I want to create a warmer feeling than the breezy colors these lend themselves to.
While on our trip to DC last spring, I remember being so struck by the beautifully composed paintings in The Capital. Very regal seaming, yet filled with my favorite hues. This morning I came across these images and I think I've finally found my inspiration... again.
Some more paintings that are inspiring my color palette :


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How to be Confident
Free Soccer Training video focused on How to be Confident. At Online Soccer Academy (OSA) we make BETTER Soccer Players / Football Players through FREE soccer tutorials. We inspire athletes that if you Believe in it® and back that up with hard work, anything in life is possible.
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How to be Confident - Free Soccer Tips, Soccer Tip, Soccer Help, Soccer Advice - How to Coach Soccer - Soccer Coaches - How to Play Soccer - Soccer Coach - Coaching Soccer - Coaching Youth Soccer - How to Coach Youth Soccer - How to Teach Soccer
How to be Confident
Today we are learning how to be confident and how to gain confidence.
Building confidence is important and here are a few of my suggestions on ways to build confidence.
Pros say the game is 90 percent mental. If you don't believe in yourself and are not confident in your abilities the odds are you will fail. Believe in yourself and back up that Believe in it® attitude up with hard work and you will be successful!
The same way you can improve your physical game, you can improve your mental game! It just takes practice and consistency.
Key Points to Gaining Confidence:
1. Say Believe in it®! Tell yourself, in your mind, multiple times a day "I Believe in it®". Anytime you have a negative thought, say "Believe in it®" and block it.
2. Think positive! Don't think negative anymore. For example don't say "I'm probably not going to play well today because I usually stink". Instead say, "I will play well because I've been practicing and I can't wait to get this game started!".
3. Keep your head up! When you look down at the ground, negative thoughts creep in your mind. Look up with your shoulders back and this will help create positive thoughts in your mind. You will have a look of confidence about you too.
4. Don't let mistakes get to you! Mistakes are going to happen! Get use to it! All you can control when you make a mistake is how you react to it. Do not react negative and put your head down. React positive and hustle back on defense.
Bonus Tip!
You control your mindset! Don't let your dreams or goals be discouraged by doubters and haters. You control what your mind believes. If you tell it you stink, your mind will believe it. If you tell it you are great, your mind will believe it!
What Player Could Be Doing Wrong:
If your confidence isn't improving then you are not following the steps above for a long enough basis. Building confidence is a daily routine and doesn't happen overnight. Do it daily and sooner or later your mindset will become more positive and confident!
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How to be Confident - Free Soccer Tips, Soccer Tip, Soccer Help, Soccer Advice - How to Coach Soccer - Soccer Coaches - How to Play Soccer - Soccer Coach - Coaching Soccer - Coaching Youth Soccer - How to Coach Youth Soccer - How to Teach Soccer


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On this hugely fascinating episode of WoTR, we gladly welcome back R.H. Stavis - TV, Game & Comic writer, and to top it off, exorcist. Stavis gives us a mind-blowing insight into her work involving entity-removals, which encompasses removals from people, as well as places and objects. We also hear a first-hand account from Dan (her husband), who has experienced his fair share of strange happenings since being with Stavis, including an unprecedented entity-removal of his own. Furthermore, she talks about her upcoming two-day charity event in aid of people who may not otherwise be able to acquire her services - to book your session: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Follow R.H. Stavis on twitter: twitter.com/RHStavis
Checkout our first interview with R.H. Stavis: West of The Rockies with Special Guest: R.H. Stavis


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Sniezynki 2.01
Publisher's Description:
Sniezynki - Sniezynki (Snowflakes in Polish) is a nice, highly configurable winter screen saver. Number of snowflakes chosen by the user falls down peacefully along the spiral-like path - just like a real snow. Snowflakes have 60 unique shapes in 5 different sizes. They are drawn in great detail, including antialiasing. You can specify number of snowflakes and their size (or you can leave both of them at random). You may also choose background to be either solid color, Desktop screenshot (which creates illusion of snowflakes falling on the top of other application windows), or graphics from the selected image file (supported files are: JPEGs, PNGs and bitmaps). It is also possible to display digital clock and play random MIDI file in the background. It is simply a must-have if you want to bring winter-Christmas atmosphere to your workplace or home :).
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Version 2.01 from 2008-02-12
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Be warned, this is going to be a long post, but it's something I am so thrilled to piece together and share (although maybe I'll feel differently by the end of it, ha). I'm a visual person (obviously), so I'm looking forward to being reminded how this crazy year has unfolded.
These photos are my memories; a blend of personal and professional, which seems pretty appropriate considering how I shoot and live.
Here we go.