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2013 and earlier Volkswagen Passat Lease Questions
Hi truetao. Volkswagen Credit's September buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36-month lease of a 2013 Passat Sedan SEL with 10,000 miles per year are .00015 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier.
When negotiating your deal on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $1,000 cash incentive that is currently available on leases of it.
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cargirl123 Posts: 4Car Man,
Thank you for your assistance. I ended up leasing the car before I heard back from you. I hope that the ultimate lease deal I got was good in your opinion. I am guessing I probably could of done better.
Central Florida was a tough market to negotiate in. I ended up dealing with three different dealers. The best that one dealer would give me was $0 down, $347 a month for a 2012. It was a good deal, but the colors they offered were horrible. The other dealership was extremely sleazy and their numbers made zero sense...so bad that they should have been embarrassed. The dealership that I signed with seemed to be the most reasonable. I did use the $347 a month deal to work down the final deal. The final deal came from the same dealership that initially wanted me to give $1600 down, which by the end of the week changed to $355 down. Please note that I had a car that I decided to trade in as oppose to privately sell because I didn't want to deal with the hassle of it. The KBB on the car was $8,800 and my payoff was $11,134.00 so had negative equity.
Final Deal that I took:
2013 VW Passat Se (no navigation or sunroof)
Money Factor: .00015
Residual: 56%
Lease End Value: $14,784
Initial Cap Cost $25,212.11
Total Trade Allow: $11,135.00
Adjusted Cap Cost: $26,560.61
Down Payment at signing: $355.00
Fees in Cap Cost: $1,348.50
Doc Fees: $236.50
Total Monthly Payment: $355.00
cedarsmoker Posts: 1Car Man,
I am trying to lower my car payments by trading in a 2012 VW EOS for a lease on a Passatt. According to the dealership, I have negative equity of about $3700 after a $2000 loyalty discount on the lease. I am looking at a 2013 Passatt SE and they want $600 down and $420/month with 15K miles. The 2013 Passatt S was only $379 with $600 down and 15K miles. Why is the SE so much more expensive when the MSRP is only about $1500 more? Is $420/mo a good deal? I was thinking $400 would be about right. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
ocotillo27 Posts: 3As another benchmark for those in the market, my wife an I leased a 2013 VW Passat SE w/ sunroof and nav on 9/30 in the Phoenix-metro area. I don't have the paperwork in front of me, but lease was for 15K miles and MF was .00015 (can't recall residual). MSRP of $28,060. I believe cap cost was at or about $25,700 with lease incentive of $1K on leases for '13 Passat SE (good through end of October as I understand it). Payments are $370 (with tax). We made first payment at signing, but nothing else down. Hope this helps others.
Lease End Value - $18,835
Initial Cap Cost - $30,356 (After $1750 in lease incentives)
Residual: 54%
Term: 36
Miles: 15,000 per year
Other Fees ~$1200 for Acq. and dealer fees
Money Down: First Payment
Just completed this deal for a Candy White/Beige Interior
I believe it was a great rate as well. I was trading a car in with a little negative equity so I needed to find the best deal I could before bringing the negative equity into it. I am paying more than the $385 due to the negative equity but I processed the deals seperately to keep the "money monkey business" at a minimum. At first I wanted a CC but after driving a few I noticed that delay in take off was just something I could not handle. I lthen ooked at a 2.5 SE and a 3.6SE Passat and realized I wanted to the 6 Cyl but they did not have the color combo I wanted in the 3.6 SE's so we had to jump to one of the SEL premiums and the rate really was not that much more...if I remember correctly it was about 350/mo for the 3.6 SE so about $35 more for the SEL Premium. The Lease Cash from VCI really makes the deals much better. The dealer was Aristocrat VW in Sanford, FL. All that really matters is what they will sell it for...the Residual and MF are both set by VCI, assuming one has good credit.
Hey cedarsmoker. Volkswagen Credit's current lease program on the 2013 Passat SE is slightly worse than its program on the Passat. That combined with the car's higher MSRP probably account for most of the difference.
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sarah43 Posts: 3Hi Car Man -
I am looking to lease a 2013 Passat SE (no sunroof or Nav.), Neg. price 22,800
Residual 14602.
Right now I have the dealer at 240 month for 35 months (after taxes ), and $2000 drive off (including 1 months payment and all taxes and fees). I really would like to lower the drive off to $100o month. Do you think this is possible?I live in Los Angeles CA
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The crash involving a 100-year-old driver who injured schoolchildren in Los Angeles days ago drew national attention to the issue of aging drivers on the road.
While the nationally publicized incident raises public concerns about senior drivers, AAA says it is a myth that seniors are among the nation's most dangerous. Instead, AAA's Jake Nelson said just the opposite is true.
"Recent data tells us that drivers in their 70s get into about the same number of crashes per mile driven as do drivers in their 30s," said Nelson, who is AAA's director of Traffic Safety Advocacy and Research. "On average, drivers in their mid- to late-80s still have lower crash rates per mile driven than drivers in their early 20s, and roughly half the crash rates of teenagers — the nation's riskiest drivers."
But AAA notes that with 10,000 Americans a day turning 65, an increasing number of families are faced with the challenge of balancing safety and mobility for older loved ones.
In Los Angeles, a 100-year-old man named Preston Carter injured 14 people, including 11 schoolchildren, after driving onto the sidewalk after backing out of a nearby parking lot, according to the Associated Press.
Carter's daughter, Rose Jenkins, told NBC Los Angeles, "I think this is a wakeup call and I don't think he'll be driving any more."
AAA agreed.
"The driver's daughter Ms. Jenkins was right that this crash was a 'wakeup call.' We know from research that families don't know where to turn for help or how to get the conversation started," said Nelson. "AAA urges families to prepare now, before they get their own wakeup call."
Nelson said a national AAA survey shows 80 percent of senior drivers "self-police" their driving by voluntarily avoiding one or more higher-risk driving situations like driving at night or during rush-hour times of day. AAA has also found that age, on its own, is not what leads to a loss of driving skills. Instead, medical conditions that come with aging — which can affect drivers as early as in their 40s — are what commonly reduce driving ability.
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Offering free Wi-Fi throughout the motel, this Missouri property is less than 2 miles from Central Lexington and the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site. Every room at Lexington Inn features a television with cable channels. All rooms also come equipped with a microwave and a refrigerator. The reception desk is available 24-hours a day at Inn Lexingto...


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The auction for a Virginia landmark and tourism attraction once owned by Thomas Jefferson is being delayed.
The privately owned Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County was to be auctioned off in November, along with Natural Bridge Caverns and a 150-room hotel.
However the auction is being delayed due to the complexity of surveying the site.
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More Town of Jackson wells contaminated with gasoline from July pipeline spill
Benzene from a July 2012 gasoline pipeline spill in the Town of Jackson has been detected in two additional wells, state Department of Natural Resources officials said Monday.
The two wells are adjacent to 29 others where benzene has been detected since a pipeline ruptured July 17 and spilled an estimated 54,600 gallons of gasoline in a farm pasture in the 1800 block of Western Ave. West Shore Pipe Line Co. of Arlington Heights, Ill., is owner of the pipeline.
The total of 31 wells are within a drinking water advisory area designated by the DNR. Residents of the area are advised to use bottled water or water from a known safe source for drinking, cooking, making ice and food preparation.
The heart of the area is a square country block. It runs along Western Ave. and Mill Road, between county Highway G and Maple Road, and along Maple Road and Highway G, between Western Ave. and Mill Road. The area extends into subdivisions on Wildflower Lane, Mockingbird Drive and Hummingbird Drive. A section of Sherman Road, from Maple Road to one-half mile east of Maple Road, is included in the advisory.
The DNR is requiring West Shore to provide a new water supply to families within the advisory area.
A West Shore consultant has recommended the families be connected to the Village of Jackson municipal water system by the end of this year.
Information on the recommendation and other options will be discussed at a public meeting scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, 3399 Highway G.
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A Southern Season, Chapel Hill's landmark gourmet food store for more than 35 years, has been sold to a local investment firm with plans to expand the brand throughout the Southeast.
"This is not a 200-store chain, but it could be a 15-store chain," said Clay Hamner, a Chapel Hill entrepreneur and managing partner of TC Capital Fund, which bought the firm from owner Michael Barefoot this week. Hamner said Charlotte, Atlanta and Birmingham could be future locations.
Barefoot, 61, started the small specialty food store in 1975. He transformed it over the decades into not only a gastronomic destination for the state's wine and food lovers but also a vibrant mail-order business with more than $30 million in combined annual sales.
Tuesday evening's announcement of the sale capped several months of rumors that the store has been struggling financially.
Barefoot explained that his business took a huge hit with the recent economic downturn. Much of his business relies on gift basket and retail sales around the holidays. "2008 - for us and all small businesses - was just killer," he said Wednesday.
In response, Barefoot said he laid off about two dozen employees, instituted a 10 percent pay cut for all employees, shortened store hours and eliminated inventory.
Beyond that, A Southern Season is surrounded by competition. In 2007, Trader Joe's, which has its own rabid following among foodies, opened in nearby Eastgate Shopping Center. In 2008, a nearby Whole Foods store introduced an 11,000-square-foot expansion.
It was during this time that Hamner approached Barefoot about investing in A Southern Season. Barefoot initially declined, but two things changed his mind. First, he was nearing retirement age, and second, the store's recovery to peak annual sales of more than $30 million was slower than expected.
Those involved declined to disclose financial details of the deal.
However, Barefoot will remain as a consultant for five years. He and company Vice President Tim Manale are still shareholders. The company's third partner and chief financial officer, Briggs Wesche, will remain an employee but will no longer be an owner.
"We all feel like it's a very positive thing," Barefoot said about the sale. "We're going to be able to do things that we haven't been able to do."
Hamner has brought in Larry Shaw as company president. Shaw, who lives in Chapel Hill, worked for Nordstrom. He was an executive vice president at The Vermont Country Store when its annual sales increased to nearly $100 million from $40 million. He also worked as a consultant for Eddie Bauer, J. Jill and Green Mountain Coffee.
Beyond improving and redesigning the company's website, Shaw said his main goal is to improve customers' experience in the store.
A couple of changes were visible Wednesday: Employees had ditched their more formal uniform of black shirts and black pants for golden A Southern Season T-shirts, black pants and black aprons. The front entrance now includes a hostess stand for the Weathervane restaurant, which at times felt disconnected from the store.
Hamner, who also teaches at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, says he usually invests in medical or software companies, wholesalers and manufacturers. He does occasionally invest in retail, including Kleinfeld, a Manhattan bridal boutique made famous by TLC's television show, "Say Yes to the Dress."
TC Capital Fund, which bought A Southern Season, is a joint venture between Hamner's Carrboro Capital and Tryon Capital Ventures. But Hamner explained that the investors all have connections to the Triangle and were intrigued by the possibility of building a well-regarded local brand.
"This is an important part of the Chapel Hill community," he added.
News researchers Brooke Cain and David Raynor contributed to this report.
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streah said 78 weeks agoInnnnnstabuytacular!!!!!
stars321 said 78 weeks agoCool
Prystauk said 78 weeks agoSharp design. Much success, artists!
LoliRedHood said 78 weeks agoNot a Halo person, but really cool nonetheless.
I'd insta-buy that Zelda side art, though.
resoody2 said 78 weeks agoFirefly side art!
MelSimba23 said 78 weeks agoI looove the Zelda sideart, print that! We haven't seen a Zelda in a long time (and by long time, I mean I haven't seen a Zelda shirt since I started visiting this site and I want one :( )
Busted said 78 weeks ago
said: Innnnnstabuytacular!!!!!
Using the term "instabuy" is something of a misnomer, and not accurate at all. All purchases here are not instant. In fact they take 5-10 minutes to complete the purchase, making it a "momentarily-complete-buy"
kingape1 said 78 weeks agomight have to surprise my gf with this one lol
PS that zelda side art would such an insta buy! that and the spiderman/venom one XD
Kerosene666 said 78 weeks agoLove the firefly side art!!
Chiyo18 said 78 weeks agolove halo, but i've just bought 3 shirt off here in the last 2 weeks, so i'll have to think about getting this one.
however, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE print the zelda, spidey, and captain mal designs!! love them all so much! XD
reaverattack said 78 weeks agoLove the shirt, but I have to abstain. Still in hs, can't wear guns. (except weekends and summer) Dumb. The two Firefly side-arts would be instabought, though.
ODB25 said 78 weeks agoMight have to buy this.
streah said 78 weeks ago
Actually good sir/ma'am... i did instabuy.. the moment I posted the message I had already been through the process.. So i did indeed.. Instabuy
Using the term "instabuy" is something of a misnomer, and not accurate at all. All purchases here are not instant. In fact they take 5-10 minutes to complete the purchase, making it a "momentarily-complete-buy"
pertheseus said 78 weeks agoThanks for the feature TEEfury and for everyone who digs the design!!!!
Like my artist page for a chance to win one of those Prints
vxCrusaderxv said 78 weeks agowouldve bought 5 if it was on black
deedoublejay said 78 weeks agoDon't think I'd wear a Cheetara shirt, but that's a beautiful piece. Also dig the Spidey-Yang.
Elleryklein said 78 weeks agospiderman-venom side art pleaseee
ktuluofrlyeh said 78 weeks agoNot a HALO fan so this one doesn't do anything for me, but I would love to see the Thundercats, Spiderman/Venom yin/yang anf Firefly designs printed.
InvaderMe0w said 78 weeks agoI want me some of that mighty morphin sidearts. :
sebacancinos said 78 weeks agoLoved the Thundercats art and Pleeeeeeeease print the Firefly one.
azshorty2003 said 78 weeks agouh, Zelda, Power Rangers & both Firefly side arts Please!!
Cuurb said 78 weeks agoNot a halo fan, but I love this shirt!
Also, if you print the Legend of Zelda side art on that color of green, I will give you my firstborn child.
anberlin said 78 weeks agoNever before have I bought a tee on here soooooo quickly. My fiance is going to be suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuper happy. :) So smurf it "Busted", it's an instabuy and you're just a trolling buzzkill.
Wonderful shirt.
PerrinAybara said 78 weeks agoOh dear tshirt gods, please send the Inara's Shuttle and Captain Mal shirts this way!
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I take it that in the new 2012 installer you no longer get the option to change the default directory name in to which AutoCAD installs on previous versions it was displayed the path i.e. c: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2011 in 2012 you just see the path C:\Program Files\Autodesk\ not the name of the directory in to which AutoCAD will be installed?
I don't bother changing it it's just that this time it installs to AutoCAD 2012 – English I take it that this makes it easier to install multiple language versions of the application in their native language directories?
So my real question is has AutoCAD become a regionalised installation or has someone forgot to include the installation directory path name in the installation or am I just not seeing it during my deployment installation?
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your observations are correct. there are various reason for this behaviour. one of them is to keep the installation process simple when it comes to bundled products; also it does help to install multiple language products side by side without user having to think about different directory for different language.
if you have any specific concerns for deployment we can address it differently
Thanks for your reply.
I needed confirmation on how the default installation is configured for the 2012 products so that I could pass it on to our developers.
I'm only installing the English version, can I rename the "Autocad 2012-English" folder to just "ACAD 2012"?
I don't think you can actually rename the installation folder you can only move its location.
Can someone tell me if this 2012 upgrade will install a new copy in addition to my already installed 2011? I'm running an SSD drive and don't want two copies of cad on it.
Yes it will.
you will have uninstall 2011 manually if you don't want use it.
Thanks for the quick reply. What folders/files should I save before uninstall?
If you have space, I would recommend install 2012, then import custom settings and then uninstall 2011.
if you not, refer to the documentation(2012) on how to export/import the custom settings before uninstalling 2011.
well i tried to install civil 3d 2012 in french then tried to install it in english it wont let me install it
the only way i am doing it right now is i modified the deployment and for the french version
i did add \FR in the deployement
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and the english i will do the same by adding \EN
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Suzuki never lets anyone forget that they invented the quad some 30 years ago, and, given the current ATV landscape, who could blame them for taking credit? While sport quads like the legendary Quadracer and Quadsport grabbed headlines, utility quads were also right there in the Suzuki mix. We wonder if those early engineers envisioned a 4x4 monster quad like the KingQuad? If any of the Suzuki 4x4 quads deserve the KingQuad designation, the 750 certainly does. This baby literally has features fit for quad royalty.
Any rider considering a 750 4x4 will be interested in the heart of the KingQuad 750AXi—the powerplant. One giant piston accounts for that displacement. The bore is larger than the stroke, and the drive to the two cams switches from chain to gear to keep the top of the engine compact. Suzuki also canted the top end forward to keep weight low. Suzuki fuel injection is featured, and it works flawlessly. You might expect some vibration from the big single, but it is more than calmed by two balance shafts. There is none of the chuggy, massive single feel that you would expect at low-rpm crawling speeds, and the engine doesn't feel out of breath when you twist it hard, either. Compared to some of the twins, and especially the 800s, the power feels tame for a 750, but the delivery is fantastic in technical riding. There is just a smooth, seamless flow of power that increases with the throttle opening. Acceleration is brisk and authoritative from a stop, and it makes the 500/550 class of 4x4s feel puny.
The final gearing feels a little taller than some of the competition, and we see that in the speed numbers. It doesn't want to spin more than 32 mph in low, but will boost to 67 mph in high. If that 67-mph number interests you, then you may be looking at the wrong quad. Even on dead-smooth roads, the King gets a little nervous at top speed. The geometry is designed for tight trail work and ease of maneuvering knowing that top-speed running would suffer.
As is common these days, the KingQuad transfers power through a CVT. The drive is unobtrusive, though the engine and exhaust are so quiet that you do hear mechanical sounds from the CVT. This CVT provides ample, smooth and consistent engine braking. When transitioning from speed to a tight turn, you might even find too much in the rear. Dialing on a little throttle frees up the rear fine, and it soon becomes second nature.
While we had that small instance of the engine braking being enthusiastic, the actual brakes are smooth and controllable, with plenty of power for a large and powerful quad. The fronts are normal discs, but the rear is a sealed, oil-bathed multi-disc unit that stops the rear driveshaft. The internal parts look like a clutch with seven plates. We experienced none of the fade that we had with the Rubicon's single rear drum last month. The King's rear brake seems more powerful, better cooled and helped by the CVT braking.
The rest of the controls are nice. The shifter uses gates that require you to pull the handle to the side to engage a different gear so you don't have to hold the brake to shift. The machine will start in gear when you hold the brakes in low range, but not in high. It must be in neutral in high range. The 4x4 and diff-lock functions are handled by a button and switch on the right switchgear. With the diff-lock on, the engine starts stuttering over a certain speed like most ATVs do in reverse. There is an override button on the left side that will allow more speed in reverse or while in diff-lock mode.
The light controls are a little more complicated than most. The key switch has four positions: off, on, on with headlights in the fenders lit, and on with headlights in the fenders and the headlight on the handlebar burning. A switch on the left side of the bar controls high/low, but only for the lights in the fenders. For work or stop-and-go technical riding where we were stopping and starting the engine, it was nice to have the headlights off to conserve the battery. That was especially true when the cooling fan was on.
Suzuki has the tough 4x4 look down with the almost-SUV front grill. The remainder of the plastic is nicely appointed and attractive. Unlike some brands, the upper-fender edges are glossy, but down near the footwell area is a black, rubbery plastic that attaches to the upper fenders. Fasteners with rubber grommets are used, and when stressed, they pull free, but you simply loosen them and reuse them. The standard colors are red and a shade of green, and like other brands, the camo version is more expensive. A large and amply padded T-shaped seat finishes up the bodywork. Above the body are front and rear racks. They aren't giant, but adequate for most jobs within their weight limit of 66 pounds (front) and 132 pounds (rear). Suzuki also included a screw-cap storage compartment in the front fender, and another with a simple door under the rear fender opposite the exhaust.
The peg/footwell area aroused controversy. Pilots that are used to a sport quad will like the footpeg feeling that the KingQuad has. The footwell plastic is soft and flexible and keeps you from inadvertently getting your foot tangled with the wheels. If you attempt to actually put your weight on it, it feels odd. If you like a floorboard feel that allows more foot movement, you will feel restricted.
We were fortunate to test this royal quad in everything from sand to solid rock and over a variety of elevations. As yardsticks, the Honda Rubicon and Yamaha Grizzly 550 accompanied the KingQuad. In all of our riding, we encountered very few negative traits. The only true complaint we generated concerned the tires. The Duro skins are simply too fluffy for a machine this capable. We felt that the Maxxis tires on the Grizzly outperformed the Duros in every situation. The Duros are wearing well, with little sign of the abuse they have suffered. They are reluctant to make headway in sand and are a little squashy at the recommended pressure. At 7 psi, the side roll was minimized, but traction suffered even more.
We did find that they absorbed the feel of abrupt rocks well, but also offered better traction when we encountered rock ledges and climbs. We were cautious, but the tires never flatted, and they held consistent air pressure. When the surface is loose and slippery, the tires allow the rear end to sweep out controllably with little tendency to catch and stand the quad up.
When you first start the KingQuad, it can sound stuttery, like it does when the ignition cut-out hits in reverse or diff-lock. That is just the EFI richening up the mixture, like running the choke on a carbureted quad. As soon as it warms a little, the engine response smoothes right out. It sprints from a dead stop with good thrust and pulls strongly up to around 45 mph while the CVT holds the rpm in the meat of the torque. Above that point the engine rpm climbs, but the acceleration tapers a little. As we mentioned earlier, though, top-speed runs and Baja rides are not what we would pick this quad for. That isn't the correct Kingdom.
Certainly the seated riding position is open and roomy enough for long rides, but the Suzuki likes it best below 40 mph,and is stellar when the average speeds are below 10 mph. In the standing position, it's not quite as happy. The machine is wide between your legs for best comfort and handling, but these are more notes in the ride book than true complaints.
For work or play, the KingQuad 750AXi can make you feel like part of the royal family. It has great power, a polished drive system, excellent clearance and fine low-speed handling. It is ready for whatever you are comfortable with. We hit areas of jumbled rock and ruts that we treated like a flat road; just stand up and floor it. The only time we stuck it was in running water with a sand bottom, and we attribute that to over-caution and not enough tire. It handles cambers amazingly well for an IRS quad. If you can't tell, we are officially ready to serve this King. q
2013 Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi
Engine 722cc liquid-cooled DOHC
4-stroke single
Bore x stroke 104mm x 85mm
Fuel system Fuel injection
Fuel capacity 4.6 gal.
Starting system Electric
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Chassis N/A
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Rear Sealed oil-bathed multi-disc
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Wheelbase 50.6"
Ground clearance 10.2"
Seat height 36.2"
Turning radius N/A
Total rack capacity 199 lb.
Towing capacity 990 lb
Curb weight 672 lb
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What is policy debate and why do so many successful leaders in the medical field, the law, the business world and government credit their success to being involved in policy debate?
That question can be easily answered by Niles West and Niles North Debate teams, who had exceptional competitive seasons last year and now look forward to opening the 2012-13 season by hosting the Third annual Niles Township Invitational Debate Tournament.
The tournament is a Finals Tournament of Champions (TOC) Bid in Policy Debate, which means that in order to qualify for the national policy debate championship, debate teams must receive two TOC bids. The Niles Township Invitational Debate Tournament can be considered one of those bids.
In the fall of 2010, teacher Eric Oddo started a debate team at Niles West High School after years without one. The team immediately met with success.
In the fall of 2011, got its own debate team under the leadership of Katie Gjerpen.
Now, during their high school careers, and an "Intro to Debate" class will be one of several possibilities that meet the requirement, as well as an honors-level debate course for members of the debate teams. The district also will host a tournament this fall that will help winning teams qualify for the national Tournament of Champions.
The community is invited to attend the tournament to view the fascinating world of policy debate and watch top high school teams in action on Sept. 14 through 16 at Niles West, 5701 W. Oakton St.
This year's policy debate topic is: "Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its transportation infrastructure investment in the United States." Close to 20 schools from five states will participate in the tournament. Round 1 begins at 5 p.m. on Friday. The Final round will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16. The tournament schedule can be viewed at www.joyoftournaments.com under Niles Township Invitational.
Niles West Head Debate Coach Eric Oddo encourages the public to watch a few of the debates, not only because the tournament will bring competitive teams but because, "I think it's important that the community realizes what policy debate is and why it increases academic achievement."
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Let's be clear: The question is not whether Forest City Ratner has hired a reputable, experienced firm to run the food and beverage concessions at the Barclays Center arena. The question is not whether the arena will enforce State laws against underage drinking and patrons walking out the doors with drinks in their hands. And the question is most certainly not whether Barclays Center should be like all other U.S. sports facilities, which are able to serve alcohol. Let's assume the answer to those questions is yes.
The real question is on what terms Barclays Center should be granted a license to open a bar with 18,000 seats. And right now the answer is, we don't know.
We don't know because Barclays has yet to release a code of conduct for its patrons. We don't know because the NYPD hasn't yet announced a plan for maintaining order and safety before and after arena events. We don't know because Forest City Ratner has yet to explain how the parking lot two avenues east of the arena is going to be operated. And we don't know because the representatives from Barclays who attended last night's meeting of Community Boards 2 and 6 could not even commit to a time after which sales of alcohol at the arena would be cut off.
It's not even clear that the arena operations team has thought through its crowd control strategy yet. At last night's meeting, Peter Krashes of the Dean Street Block Association pointed out that the largest exit from Barclays Center is onto residential Dean Street. David Anderson of arena operator AEG stated that patrons would be directed away from Dean Street and on to Flatbush Avenue. That won't work—Mr. Anderson apparently did not realize that an 1,100-car parking lot for arena patrons lies two avenues to the east down Dean Street.
Forest City Ratner is requesting what will surely be the most lucrative license to sell full liquor for on-premises consumption in Brooklyn. The projected concession revenue from the arena's first year of operation is over $30 million, and alcoholic beverages could make up as much as half of that. Being awarded such a license is a significant privilege, and Forest City and its concessionaire have an obligation not only to be candid about their plans, but to be responsive to community concerns. It certainly would have been appropriate for Forest City to meet in advance with local leaders and elected officials to negotiate stipulations to the license that both arena operators and residents could live with. Instead, the team that presented the Barclays Center application last night was made up of lawyers and operations managers who made it clear they had no authority to agree to any of the very reasonable stipulations proposed by the CB 2 and 6 committee members. Forest City's presentation was little short of the proverbial offer you can't refuse.
Compare the proposal for Barclays Center to Wrigley Field in Chicago, one of the very few other examples of a U.S. sports facility located next to a residential neighborhood. Wrigley hosts only 30 night events per year (Barclays may host close to 200); to raise that number would require a vote of the Chicago City Council. And there is a hard cut-off for alcohol sales at 9:30 PM.
The history of Atlantic Yards has seen one blanket approval by government after another, usually with incomplete disclosure beforehand and inadequate oversight later. Community Boards should not be compelled to act in haste based on Forest City's timeline. Instead, it is important for arena operators and the community not only to come together on the plans for safety and security of arena patrons and residents, but also to acknowledge the potential for outcomes that can't be known until arena operations begin in the fall.
Because of the many variables involved in such a large liquor license, the State Liquor Authority should consider only a one-year, non-renewable license for liquor sales at the arena. During that time, arena operators, community representatives and elected officials can review the experience of liquor sales at Barclays, and work together in good faith to resolve issues that impact surrounding neighborhoods. Barclays can then apply for a new, continuing license that reflects agreed-upon policies.
In the meantime, an interim license for alcohol sales at the arena should reflect both the representations made by Barclays' management and the reasonable concerns of local residents. Alcohol should only be allowed to be sold at ticketed arena events. No outdoor sales should be permitted. And a hard cut-off 11:00 PM or earlier should be required.
The permission to sell alcohol is granted by the same State government that gave Forest City Ratner the ability to override New York City zoning, and locate Barclays Center in the middle of residential neighborhoods. One would hope the State Liquor Authority—as well as Governor Andrew Cuomo—will now listen carefully to the concerns of the arena's neighbors.


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I'm a Catholic and a Democrat, mostly in that order.
When Jack Kennedy ran for president, the two overlapped as much as "Mormon and Republican" seem to today. Now, however, even though Vice President Joe Biden and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) are Catholic Democrats (and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is a Mormon Democrat), it's increasingly uncomfortable to be both. Angry voices in my church and in my party are squaring off against each other in an increasingly noisy and ugly confrontation.


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A Petaluma construction company agreed to a settlement with the California Labor Commissioner after a subcontractor it hired failed to pay the prevailing wages to its employees.
When Midstate discovered the problem, it voluntarily paid more than $100,000 to Joseph Brothers employees, said Roger Nelson, Midstate Construction president.
Midstate Construction and two other general contractors were held responsible for wage violations made by Joseph Brothers, a San Leandro drywall and carpentry subcontractor that failed to pay prevailing wages, according to the state Labor Commissioner.
Under state law, general contractors are liable for wage violations by their subcontractors.
Nelson said Joseph Brothers had falsified records and was not paying its men. Early in the project, it became clear there were reporting discrepancies, so Midstate began tracking the hours that Joseph Brothers employees worked, he said.
"We were provided with the certified payroll, but we've never been provided with canceled checks showing who was paid on that project," Nelson said.
Midstate Construction agreed to pay a settlement of $31,437 to the Labor Commissioner to cover wages for employees who had not yet been found, Nelson said.
State Labor Commissioner Julie Su announced settlements Thursday totaling $310,686 with Midstate, Bobo Construction of Elk Grove and Jeff Luchetti Construction of Larkspur for wage violations involving 28 workers at Joseph Brothers.
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NORMAN — Applications for ombudsman are now being taken by the Areawide Aging Agency.
An ombudsman is a person who visits with residents living in long-term care facilities and informs them of their rights. Volunteers listen to the resident's concerns they may experience with staff, family or other agencies associated with their care in the facility. They do informal problem solving and support residents and families in solving their own problems.
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Lead singer Mark Miller was extremely energetic throughout the hour-long set that was shortened a bit because of two downpours. However, the crowd stuck around and listened to the Sawyer Brown band with great excitement.
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The Newton Election Commission decided Friday afternoon not to move forward with a special election for the vacant Ward 1 alderman-at-large seat and instead, wait until the general municipal election in November to fill the spot on the Newton Board of Aldermen.
Interim Election Commission Executive Secretary Peter Koutoujian Sr. told Newton Patch that the election commissioners have docketed an item recommending the Board of Aldermen vote to forego the special election, which will require the board to petition the state legislature.
The Ward 1 at-large seat was vacated late last month after the death of Alderman Carleton Merrill, who passed away on Jan. 23 at the age of 88.
Last week, Koutoujian told Newton Patch the potential special election would not be an easy task, as Newton voters are already heading to the polls five other times this year.
"If we had a [sixth] election in there, it would be a nightmare," Koutoujian said.
Newton voters will head to the polls on March 12 for a special override election, followed by a special senate primary in April and a special senate election in June to fill John Kerry's vacant senate seat. On top of that, there will be a potential municipal primary in September and the general municipal election in November.
The city could consider getting permission to piggyback the Ward 1 at-large special election with the Senate special election, Koutoujian said, but that brings a whole new set of complications.
"It's not that simple," Koutoujian said.
If the two special elections ran on the same day, there would be two separate ballots and two check-in spots at polling locations, which could confuse voters.
According to Koutoujian, voters will elect the new Ward 1 alderman-at-large during the Nov. 5, 2013 general municipal election. However, instead of having the alderman-elect sworn in January 2014, the new Ward 1 alderman-at-large will be sworn in immediately following his/her election in November.
The city will save upwards of $30,000 by not holding the city-wide special election to fill the Ward 1 at-large seat, Koutoujian added.
However, the city's charter specifies that a special election must be held to fill the Board of Aldermen seat if the vacancy occurs within the first 15 months of the term [Sec. 2-5 (a)]. Because the charter states a special election should be held, the Board of Aldermen will have to petition lawmakers on Beacon Hill for home rule legislation to allow the city to forego the special election.
The Board of Aldermen's Programs & Services Committee is scheduled to take up the item this Wednesday, Feb. 6. The meeting will be held at 7:45 p.m. in room 222 at City Hall.
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Today's young people do not look at the world as their parents did, so the way we express the gospel to them needs to be rethought. But how do we express the gospel in a new way without losing the heart of the gospel — that Jesus Christ's death and resurrection saves those who trust him from the death and judgment that their sins surely bring?
James Choung, an experienced campus ministry worker with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in San Diego, has shaped a gospel presentation that can be sketched on a napkin, using four circles that explain the essence of the gospel. What is different from earlier napkin tools is where it begins — with God's good creation — and where it ends — Christians building the kingdom of God here on Earth. Use this study and the clever drawings to share a better understanding of the gospel message.
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A Richmond couple accused of locking their two toddlers in a room covered in their own feces were indicted Wednesday by a Madison grand jury.
The indictment on charges of first-degree criminal abuse means the case against Stewart M. and Jennifer A. Shuman, both 23, will proceed through circuit court.
The Shumans, of Mt. Rusher Drive, were arrested Sept. 8 when Richmond police officers discovered their two children, ages 2 and 3, were locked in a bedroom "which was covered from floor to ceiling with feces from both children," according to the arresting officer's complaint.
The children could not escape from the room because the door was "tied together with a bungee cord," the complaint reads.
Jennifer Shuman told the officer the bedroom had been covered in excrement for about one week, according to the complaint.
At the time the children were found in the locked room, they both had numerous bruises, and the two-year-old's arms were covered with bite marks, the complaint states.
The couple allegedly told officers they had locked the boys in the room because they could not control them, and that the bruises were the result of the two children fighting each other.
The toddlers were placed with Social Services after their parents' arrest.
When the couple appeared Sept. 21 in Madison District Court, Judge Brandy Brown refused to lower their bonds, saying the charges were violent and too serious.
Brown added that Jennifer Shuman was "perhaps a danger to the community and perhaps to herself."
According to the indictment, the couple are guilty of "causing torture, cruel confinement or cruel punishment" to their toddlers.
Both parents are being held in the Madison County Detention Center under $50,000 cash bonds. Both will face two counts of first-degree criminal abuse, a Class C felony.
An indictment is a formal statement of charges and does not imply guilt.
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By Jessica Bruha
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NORMAN — It should come as no surprise to many that Barb Burcham is getting ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her company, Ad Specialties & More, LTD, but when she started, success was a long-time coming for this Floridian transplanted to Oklahoma.
These days, it's easy to tell Burcham has found a good balance of professionalism and fun while she's on the job.
"It's a blast. It's so much fun," Burcham said about her job. "I love what I do and I love my clients."
Before you even walk in the door, a mermaid about as tall as the door holds a sign saying "Seas the Day" and that's the first hint that you're in for a unique experience. Once inside, promotional products of all shapes, sizes and materials display her years of being a successful businesswoman.
It's a place where you can tell creativity is buzzing through the minds of Burcham and her employees daily.
Burcham started the business July 9, 1993 after she was unable to find the right job at the right pay after moving to Oklahoma. That's when her husband, Dr. Jeff Burcham, stepped in to help her start her own business with a computer, a truck and $2,500.
It wasn't easy, though. In fact, she said she nearly ceased operations after a few years.
While trying to obtain clients, everyone kept telling her "bless your heart," Burcham said. She quickly learned from her husband that meant they weren't going to do business with her.
"A tall, skinny Yankee was what they called me," she said with a laugh.
Being from out-of-state was a big barrier, one that she finally was able to break through after her first big order from a client that is still with her today. Jack Ferrel, marketing director of Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, was one of her first big clients.
"It was because of Jack Ferrel. He broke my barrier. He gave me a nice order, maybe a $1,000 order and gave me a couple references," Burcham said.
After that she was doing business with Basha Hartly from the Pioneer Library System. Then she it was on to business with Jim Miller, former publisher of The Transcript.
"It's been the most exciting journey a person can have," she said.
Now Burcham handles local, regional and national accounts such as Pepsi, Allstate, Coors and ESPN. She said some of the top buyers of her products are nonprofits, schools, construction companies, financial and corporate companies.
"Now everybody is as friendly as pie. It's made it really easy," she said.
She also attributes her 20 years of success to hard work, networking and being very involved in the community. Burcham said she is always donating to Meals on Wheels, various churches and many of the chambers of commerce in the state.
Ad Specialties & More is not the kind of place you just pick up a catalogue and pick something out either. Burcham said clients will usually call her or employee Lisa Turner and tell them what the event is, what the budget is and if they have any ideas. Then she and Lisa come back with even more ideas for them.
Sometimes within minutes clients can be given a presentation of ideas for the event, she said.
"It's fun finding just the right promotional product for whatever their event might be," Burcham said. "Every day is a new day. You never know what they're going to be looking for."
As Burcham reflected on business trends over the years she said there has been a shift in what the clients want. While the focus used to be on pens, mugs, and calendars, she said apparel is a much bigger sales item now than it ever was.
"Branding is a really big deal. People are proud of their brand and they want to wear it," she said.
She joked that because of the rise in apparel demands, it often looks like a Dillards store in her office as shirts and hats with all different colors and logos are displayed on the walls.
Wherever the trends go next, Burcham is sure to be able to keep up with them and deliver quality service for her clients as she has always done in her 20 years of business.
For more information about Ad Specialties & More, LTD., visit www.ad-specialties.com.
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St. George's, Grenada, January 2007 - - Grenada is currently experiencing many exciting developments that are expected to positively affect the country's tourism industry in 2007 and beyond. Visitors are sure to benefit from the following transformations taking place in the areas of accommodations, attractions, transportation, and infrastructure.
Port Louis Project
, in St. George's, Grenada, was put into action in late 2006 and
will offer a wide range of options, not only for tourists, but for investors, yachtsmen, and prospective homebuyers as well. Once completed, Port Louis will include a 350-slip world-class marina, yachting facilities for yachts up to 90 meters, 36 estate lots for individual houses and 280 residential units, and a 120-room, five-star hotel including a luxurious spa. Along with these seafront renovations, a mid-range, 120-room hotel will be built in order to cater to all aspects of the tourist market. The project will also revitalize Pandy Beach, including extensions, diving, water sports, and more. For more information, visit
This $600 million project in the tourist area of Morne Rouge and Grand Anse, aims to transform the Cinnamon Hill property to a first class hotel, retail, recreational, and residential development that will offer a luxurious vacation for all. The property's name has been changed to Mount Cinnamon on Grand Anse Beach. The developer of both this and the Port Louis project, Peter de Savary, plans to completely renovate 21 apartments into luxury villas. These accommodations will include amenities such as a pool and clubhouse and will ultimately result in the creation of a 200-room hotel with beautiful architecture and a tropical atmosphere. The natural beauty of Grand Anse Beach will enhance the surroundings and be unharmed during the landscaping of this project. Tourists interested in fractional and whole ownership will have the opportunity with 300 units aimed at this residential market.
The Prickly Bay Waterside development sits at the water's edge of the Lance aux Epines peninsula in the southern end of Grenada. Scheduled to begin during the second quarter of 2007, the Prickly Bay Waterside project is a residential resort that encompasses luxury lifestyle. The new residences will entice any tourist with the modern architecture, designer furniture, plasma televisions, and contemporary entertainment centers. A main attraction of Prickly Bay Waterside is the marina-style vision, which will feature natural spaces and open-plan bathrooms. Even the bedrooms will have king-sized beds and plush linens to satisfy every tourist's relaxation needs.
The overall facility will have a fully equipped gym, spa, swimming pool, boutique, dive services, meeting rooms, and a business center. Services include a 24-hour concierge, airport transfers, butler service, room service, wedding hosts, Wi-Fi Internet, laundry, pillow menu, bath menu, dockage and marine fuel service.
The lavish resort at Bacolet Bay on the eastern coast of Grenada is an investment opportunity that combines five-star luxury with endless options for leisure and relaxation. The project, which will be launched in late January of 2007, will include 43 acres of tropical gardens, a white sandy beach, and a secluded bay in an exclusive setting. All owners will have full access to the spa, fitness and sports centers and to the beachfront bars and restaurants, which will offer the finest local and international cuisine in Grenada.
The entire resort has been designed around the country's flora and fauna in an effort to uphold the natural beauty that this pristine atmosphere offers tourists. To enhance the natural experience visitors will get at Bacolet Bay, there will be limited vehicle access and hiking and biking trails for adventure seekers. Ocean lovers will have plenty of watersport options that include windsurfing, snorkeling, and diving amongst the coral reefs. Bacolet Bay will offer dozens of holistic spa treatments overlooking the bay, and the white sandy beach will entice those who love the sun. Each studio apartment or deluxe villa will be created to blend with the surrounding tropical foliage. For more information, email
The Mount Edgecombe Plantation project aims to restore a beautiful working plantation in St. Mark's parish of Grenada. Through this project, the western coast of Grenada will be revived with the growth of every fruit and vegetable that can grow on the island. Added initiatives include Grenada's first eco-holistic spa that will be in addition to the spa and well-being center at Port Louis. It will include 20 guest rooms and spa services that will take visitors back to the serene and organic ideals of nature, while being pampered in a rainforest atmosphere.
The end of 2007 should bring great advantages and services to privately owned aircrafts traveling to Grenada. These changes will compliment the services already provided by the International Airport in Point Salines. There will be a V.I.P. lounge with dedicated customs and immigration personnel for quick, easy arrival and departure of mainly private passengers. A restaurant and bar will also be added to accommodate travelers so that they can relax in a picturesque setting before their flights. The restaurant will be open to other executive passengers as well. This project hopes to give Grenada an added bonus as a destination that is welcoming for all private airline owners.
Plans are in the final stages so that the waterfront Carenage area in St. George's will be illuminated at night. Tourists will enjoy the luminous atmosphere as they stroll the streets of Grenada. This plan hopes to be implemented in the beginning of 2007.
While Grenada is experiencing a period of new development and luxury accommodations, general tourist attractions are being upgraded as well.
The Grand Etang Welcome Center and Park, along with Fort Frederick and the Annandale and Concord Falls, have been refurbished and continue to welcome visitors. The Concord Waterfall attraction has received new toilet facilities and vendor booths, to enhance the needs of guests.
In northern Grenada, the construction of a heritage project at Leaper's Hill will provide tourists with a history of the native people of Grenada. This project will allow tourists to learn about the customs and lifestyles of the past.
In preparing to host major sporting and cultural events in 2007, specifically the Cricket World Cup, the construction of a state-of-the-art multi purpose national stadium with a capacity to comfortably accommodate 15,500 seats is almost completed. A home-stay program is also being implemented to accommodate visitors coming for the events. More than 1,000 rooms have been approved among the offerings that visitors will be invited to choose from and it will allow tourists to feel at home during their visit.
For more information on Grenada's growing tourism sector, please contact the Grenada Board of Tourism at (473) 440-2279 or visit the Tourist Board's official website at
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Family members tell police that a woman and her daughter who were killed and wounded, respectively, in a Westmoreland County murder-suicide were lured there by the man who shot them.
Murrysville police and Westmoreland County Coroner Kenneth Bacha say 21-year-old Michael Lunsford of Murrysville shot and killed 50-year-old Gina Llewellyn of Allegheny Township and wounded the woman's daughter, 22-year-old Lynall Llewellyn, before fatally shooting himself Saturday night.
Family members say Lunsford lured the women to a parking lot near a closed restaurant and an animal hospital by claiming a dog had been hit by a car.
Chief Thomas Seefeld says the shootings resulted from an unspecified domestic dispute.
Lynall Llewellyn remained in a Pittsburgh hospital Monday in stable condition.
The coroner says Lunsford fatally shot her mother in the chest before shooting himself in the head.
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The September numbers were viewed as an anomaly because Labor Day weekend transactions were pushed into August rather than September.
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Everyone is different though. I know some people on here can not take either let alone both together. Are both aware you going to be taking both? I would ask the doc prescribing the new med if aware already taking Cymbalta. But again this was the best cocktail for me.
I am surprised he is doing this. Savella is not an exchange for Lyrica....and he is aware you are on Cymbalta? I am hoping pharmacy will question the doc as he is also liable to dispense this without clear doctor statement. Good luck and plese be careful.
Maybe not use the dose pak to use it. Just geta script for the 12.5mg tablet s and raise it slow on your own.
OK actually worried fo you, good luck, Nancy B
I've talked to both doctors' offices over the last two days. My Psych told me to not take both, and therefore stop the Cymbalta. The Neuro agreed and gave me specific instructions for making the switch (thanks to fibro fog, i think i'd forgotten to tell her i was taking Cymbalta during my appointment on Wednesday). I expect I'll have a couple of rough weeks transitioning from Lyrica and Cymbalta to Savella, but I'm hopeful the changes will be worth it in the long run.
Again, thanks so much for answering my questions.
Agitation and anger can be next side effect. If I take 25mg for a few days i start with this...and I have heard others here with the same.
It increases norepinephrine (adrenaline substance) 3 times that of seratonin....so all that adrenaline alters is what can be affected. Be "eyes wide open".
But back tot he Lyrica....no chance of Neurontin at night maybe...do you use a muscle relaxant? Pain med? Vit D is OK?
I hate for all the eggs to be in one basket and knowing savella so well, it doesn't stand alone in pain management well.
I don't want you to hope for a fix and it doesn't help.
I was taking soma, tramadol, Vit D, Vit B Complex CoQ10 and then was placed on Savella and it was the bow on my box....
Again I only use 12.5 a day ! Wild right, and the dose of 50mg twice a day is the perscribed dose.
We are all different and I am so hopeful for you, but please get into our toolbox in resources and see what is the mixture people have found help with.
All my best, Nancy B
Glad you told the docs. Fibro fog does make us forget things. I hope you find the cocktail which is right for you. I also take at night a small 25mg Elavil too. Again I take all small doses not the higher recommended dose of anything. We are all different. And of course natural supplements. Vit D is a must as it really does help with your pain level.
Here's the longer version of my situation (I'm on a laptop rather than using the on-screen keyboard of my tablet, so I can type more before giving up). Oh, please pardon typos, etc. I can't see the font very well on my laptop.
I've been going through some pretty involved efforts to find the right medicine cocktail for my situation for the last couple of years. I had been coping for years with depression, fibro, and cfs, but when I hit hormonal changes mid-life, I ended up a physical and mental wreck. I've been on hormone replacement therapy for about 3 years, and am currently weaning off of it. I weaned off of Wellbutrin and Celexa late last summer and ended up wanting to be dead, so I was put on Cymbalta. Meanwhile, I had been on Lyrica for over a year and was boosted to 225 mg 2 times a day. I put on weight quickly and was seeing no pain relief. In fact, I was feeling worse. The Cymbalta saved me from wanting to kill myself, but was doing nothing for the pain. The Lyrica was making things worse. Both drugs are double-duty drugs for pain and depression. Savella is as well. They all work slightly differently and might not be listed for both conditions, but they all affect both pain and depression (in theory).
Anyway, my rhuematologist - Or rather, former rhuematologist - told me there was nothing he could do for me. Lyrica is his grand answer for fibromyalgia.
My psychiatrist, who has known me for years, ended up prescribing Lortab to help me survive the pain. And even though it just deadens the intensity of the pain, in the process it makes me able to get a little done around the house or manage to have a conversation over coffee with a friend. In other words, Lortab gave me a little quality of life back.
Then my neurologist, who is of the opinion that my chronic pain is causing my memory problems, asked me a couple of questions. Was Lyrica working? No. Was it causing weight gain? Yes. And then she said something complete unexpected - "that's unacceptable." Wow. I agree, but I never thought I'd hear that from a doctor. She then said we'd try Savella instead of the Lyrica.
Then I added in the confusion the next few days about Cymbalta, because I couldn't remember if I'd told her I was on it (I try to be totally forthcoming and transparent with my doctors, but my memory sucks). That's why I posted here and called my docs.
It's all sorted out now. I'm coming off Lyrica over two weeks, and off Cymbalta over one week. At the end of the Cymbalta I'll restart the Savella pack. I'll be careful. My DH is ready to tell me if he sees the anger popping up, or if he sees anything else that concerns him.
I'm making a bunch of changes close together. I know it isn't scientifically a good idea to make more than one change at a time, but if I did only one at a time, it would take me months or a year to phase these meds out and in. I've been on this merry-go-round long enough to have lost patience with the slower method. And I have an aggressive neurologist, thank goodness.
So out with the old and in with the new. And fingers crossed that Savella helps. Don't worry, though, I'm used to meds not working as hoped. If that's what happens, surely the doc will have another trick up her sleeve.
Oh, and yes, I take something to sleep - Restoril. And Xanax as needed for anxiety. And Singulair for allergies. And thyroid. And... I'm sure there's more. I just can't remember right now.
Oh, also, I dropped 5 pounds already, in less than a week, with the reduction in Lyrica. I decided to weigh because I realized I was peeing a lot even though I wasn't drinking that much more water than usual. Nice bonus. My clothes were all getting tight. Maybe they'll fit again.
Wish me luck, please! Thanks!! And please let me know anything else you think would be helpful or ask any other questions you have. I really appreciate the input from others that really get it!
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