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Pros and Cons of Dating Younger Men
As women continue to achieve their own economic power, and sexual taboos get lifted every day, the notion of dating and marrying a younger man is a very real option for every woman.
Dr. Wendy Walsh: Back in 2003, a study by AARP revealed that 34 percent of all women over 40 in the survey were dating younger men, and 35 percent preferred it to dating older men. But before you head down the same road as Demi Moore, Madonna, and Susan Sarandon, there are some things to consider.
Perhaps the biggest stumbling block if you are considering longevity is the difference in long-term priorities. When couples are biological peers, initial sexual attraction eventually gives way to shared life goals. In a May/December couple, when the initial sexual attraction wanes, the difference in life plans comes to light. He might have loved your kids when his hormones were high on the hunt for you, but things change. And, if he doesn't have his own biological children, there's a good chance he'll want some someday. This could be a problem if your factory is closing soon. And if you are already financially planning for retirement and he's investing in a risky way that only the young can afford to do, you might have some money disagreements. Then there is society's perception of your relationship. We are years past the movie "The Graduate," and our culture has certainly become more accepting of older women with younger men, but think about the slang term for those women: "Cougars." Older women are still seen by many as predators.
On the positive side, a younger man can be a big boost to our self-esteem. It is wonderful to be put in a social situation where our wisdom and life experience can shine. Young guys can be really impressed by our knowledge. They also love our sexual confidence. The old double standard, where a woman loses points for sexual experience, is wiped away. Our sexual experience becomes an asset.
I recently learned my favorite pro to marrying a younger man at my doctor's office. She announced that she was retiring at the age of 59. When I asked if this early retirement was because her husband was retiring, I was told, "Oh no. My husband is twelve years younger than me. I'm getting to retire because he still plans to work for another decade." Nice.
|Dr. Wendy Walsh holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and her area of interest is Attachment Theory, a psychological, evolutionary and ethological theory that provides a descriptive and explanatory framework for understanding interpersonal relationships between human beings. As a psychological assistant registered with the California Board of Psychology, Dr. Walsh has treated individuals, couples and families for a variety of mental health concerns including personality disorders, anger management, eating and substance disorders, and depression.
My two friends who happen to be dating younger men complain all the time how broke their men are or the immature things they do or say.
I've gotten to the point that I don't want to listen to any of it.
I think that there should be at least six years difference between the age of the man and woman if they want to enjoy their married life at maximum level. I will definitely chose a woman six year younger to me.
Although my husband is older than me I've found males in their late teens and early twenties are really good sexual partners than older men. They can repeat faster and more, and they are distinctly kinkier.
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My only complaint on dating youger men is that they dont have the relationship experience that I do. Although my guy is insanely responsible, he lacks the understanding of how a relationship works when things get bumpy. He is very narrow-minded. (Im 31 and he is 25) The question is when will that issue mature?
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I have been in a relationship with a man 10 years younger than me for the last three months. He persude me and made it clear that the age difference was not an issue for him. I have pushed him away and he looks for me and tells me he's depressed without me. I don't knowhat to think anymore.


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Women in Saudi Arabia won a small but promising victory this year. No, they aren't being allowed to drive; that's still forbidden. Most of the time, they still can't work, travel or even open bank accounts without the approval of a male guardian. But they do have this: Saudi women can now buy lingerie in stores from female salesclerks, instead of the sometimes leering men who used to staff the counters. If this modest wave of liberalization continues, they may even get fitting rooms.
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- UNIVERSAL TRUCKLOAD SERVICES has improved earnings per share by 21.1% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company has demonstrated a pattern of positive earnings per share growth over the past two years. We feel that this trend should continue. This trend suggests that the performance of the business is improving. During the past fiscal year, UNIVERSAL TRUCKLOAD SERVICES increased its bottom line by earning $1.02 versus $0.80 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($1.20 versus $1.02).
- The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has greatly exceeded that of the S&P 500, but is less than that of the Road & Rail industry average. The net income increased by 24.1% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, going from $2.90 million to $3.60 million.
- UACL has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, declining 12.97% from its price level of one year ago. Turning toward the future, the fact that the stock has come down in price over the past year should not necessarily be interpreted as a negative; it could be one of the factors that may help make the stock attractive down the road. Right now, however, we believe that it is too soon to buy.
- The gross profit margin for UNIVERSAL TRUCKLOAD SERVICES is rather low; currently it is at 20.90%. It has decreased from the same quarter the previous year. Along with this, the net profit margin of 2.00% significantly trails the industry average.
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Ramada Inn Lake Shore - Chicago
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- Ramada Inn Lake Shore - ChicagoAmanda BolemanMember ofLocal CultureOutdoor EnthusiastsBudget Travelers+ 8
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Trying to get to the Ramada via public transportation is a nightmare! You have to hop around on buses and trains and it seemingly takes forever to get to the heart of the Loop, particularly during primetime traffic hours.
I would recommend staying here if you're driving into the city for a Bears game as it's super close to Soldier Field or if you predominately want to spend time in the Hyde Park neighborhood where it's located.
The rooms are massive and offer multiple comfy chairs and couches to lounge about in after a long day. They also have a nice chair and desk to sit and do work at if you're here on business. I was also impressed by the microwave, refrigerator and coffee/tea maker in the room as I feel like a lot of nicer hotels stock their fridges with goodies of their own that you have to pay for.
You're also right on Lake Michigan so hit the lake shore path or have a lazy day at the beach!Recommended for:Business TravelersFamily Travelers
- Ramada Inn Lake Shore - ChicagoVince NigitoMember ofLocal CultureBudget Travelers
The Ramada is ideal for staying in Hyde Park if you are going there for a conference or visiting someone at the University of Chicago. Hyde Park is weirdly disconnected from the rest of Chicago. It is isolated from Public Transit, so it becomes much harder to get around without a car. For example, Lake Michigan is right across the street, but that street is Lake Shore Drive and very difficult to cross. The rooms aren't too fancy, but they are very comfortable. The atmosphere in the hotel is very quiet. There is a restaurant and every Friday there is a seafood buffet and live Jazz. Any Jazz in Chicago is better than anywhere else. There is a basic fitness center that you can use 24-hours a day and a pool outside in the summer.
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Dining options at Ramada Lake Shore include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include a fitness facility. This 2.0 star property offers audio visual equipment and business services. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Chicago property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and exhibit space. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and self parking.
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I once heard that the conventional heart shape that we've all come to know & love was actually derived from the shapely derrière of a woman's form…. & not the organ inside our chest cavities.
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I saw someone do a version of these cookies whilst perusing pinterest & figured it was time to share my gluten-free sugar cookie recipe. Not to mention, a certain holiday creeped up on us & in an attempt to play along with mushy romance I decided to give them a whirl.
Kinky cookies rock my world.
Ingredients: (makes approx. 72 cookies depending on size)
- 280g (1.25 cups) unsalted butter, room temp
- 200g (1 cup) sugar
- 0.5 tsp vanilla bean powder
- 1 large egg, room temp
- 30ml (2 tbs) milk, room temp
- 335g (2.5 cups) gluten-free cookie flour
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1. cream together the butter, sugar & vanilla bean powder. Add in the egg & milk & beat until incorporated.
2. add the flour, salt & xanthan gum. Beat until fully incorporated.
3. flatten the dough into a disc & wrap in clingfilm. Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
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Sweating the small stuff is good, but true savings come from making wise choices on big-ticket items.
This post comes from J.D. Roth at partner blog Get Rich Slowly.
Last winter, my wife and I re-financed our mortgage. In one fell swoop, we trimmed our monthly payments for principal and interest from $1,386 to $1,137, boosting our cash flow by $249 per month.
If we had consumer debt, that's $249 per month we have could used for our debt snowball. It's $249 per month we could stick in our retirement accounts, or to put into savings accounts for our trip to France next year -- or to pursue other hobbies and interests. Really, it's $249 we could use for anything we wanted. (As it happens, we chose to use that money to accelerate our mortgage payments.)
There's no question that frugality is an important part of personal finance. It's good to clip coupons and to mend broken furniture and to turn the thermostat down. But it's even better to shop around for the best deal on a mortgage. Everyday frugality can save you a little money consistently, but by making smart choices on big-ticket items, you can save thousands of dollars in one blow. Or you can boost your cash flow by hundreds of dollars per month.
Taxing sugary drinks might improve the nation's health, supporters say.
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Politicians are tossing around a few ideas to help pay for health care reform, and one of the possibilities is to create a sin tax on sugary beverages.
Supporters point to obesity rates and the success of such taxes (and strong public awareness campaigns) in reducing smoking rates. Detractors say that the government should stay out of the nanny business, and that it would be a regressive tax, unfairly impacting lower-income Americans.
Expect to see more recycled gifts under the tree this year, survey finds.
Do I feel guilty about regifting? A little. But my dad won't care. And my friend probably won't either. It's going to a good home. And, I admit, I am relieved at having one less present to buy this holiday.
More Americans are doing the same thing, a new survey shows. About 36% of us plan to recycle a gift this year, up from 31% last year and 24% in 2007, according to Consumer Reports.
A study shows that four different types have emerged from the Great Recession.
This post comes from James Limbach at partner site ConsumerAffairs.com.
One fact often ignored in the current debate on the lasting effects of the recession is the wide variation in the way American consumers are dealing with the downturn.
A new study -- "Marketing to the Post-Recession Consumers" -- by the marketing strategy and research firm Decitica has identified four distinct consumer segments emerging from the recession:
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How does applying for a balance-transfer card affect your credit rating?
This post comes from partner blog The Dough Roller.
About two weeks ago, I signed up for Equifax's free trial of Score Watch. With Score Watch, you get your three credit reports and your FICO credit score as reported by Equifax for free for 30 days (you do need to cancel the service before Day 30 to avoid paying for the Score Watch service). I had recently signed up for MyFICO's free credit score program, and I wanted to compare the two.
One thing I immediately noticed was just how many credit cards I have. Only one has a balance, which is from a 0% APR on balance transfers offer I took advantage of last December. But the reason I have so many cards is because of the many balance-transfer deals I've used over the years. And that got me to wondering whether applying for a balance-transfer offer will hurt your credit score.
Children can learn to make holiday gifts.
Ah, the idea of children making gifts for their friends and relatives for Christmas or Hanukkah. It sounds great, if they only knew how to make something. And if you're not crafty yourself, it may be hard to teach them.
Several chain stores offer free crafts workshops for kids. Send your kids to the November and December workshops, and perhaps they can learn to make a few holiday gifts. Be sure to check with your local store in case the management has decided to deviate from the national schedule.
Some of those handmade gifts have staying power, too. I'm still using the recipe cards my little sister wrote out for me, in her child's printing, when I left home 34 years ago.
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Veterans and military personnel honored with free meals, discounts.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day, when all Americans remember those who have served their country.
In our family, we remember my mother's brother, who died in World War II, one nephew in Iraq and his brother who has just returned from Iraq. My father served in the Army, but he was lucky enough to serve in peacetime and have the job of booking entertainment for troops at Fort Knox, Ky. There he met my mother, who was a music teacher, and here I am.
In honor of Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering free admission to all national parks for everyone on Wednesday. Other federal agencies also are offering free entry to public lands. The Park Service also has information on sites tied to the nation's military history, and some parks plan special events.
Several stores and restaurants are offering special deals to veterans:
If you're not hungry, get free family portraits and visit a museum.
It's time to celebrate Friday with a few freebies and food deals.
If you don't like these choices, Restaurant.com has its $25 gift certificates, good at local restaurants, for $3 each until Nov. 9 with promo code DINE. Be sure to read the fine print before you choose a restaurant because some of the coupons require minimum purchases, are good for dinner only or have other limits.
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Whether your goal is to make your kids' bedroom decor dramatic, comfortable, sporty, or just plain fun, you'll find a wide selection of wallpaper to suit every taste.
Bring color and life into any nursery or baby's room with these beautiful wallpaper and wall decal selections.
Bring home the magic of Disney with these officially licensed wallpaper, wall decals, borders, murals, and more.
Living Spaces
Banish boring bedrooms, liven up dull living spaces, and dress up your den with our wallpaper, murals, and prepasted borders.
Kitchens & Dining
Give your kitchen, breakfast nook, or dining room a brand new feeling with our wide selection of kitchen wallpaper sidewalls and borders.
Home Décor
Transform your living room, dining room, den, or "mancave" into a special spot with one of our many wallpaper mural selections.
Make your child's bedroom or play area into a pirate's paradise, jungle adventure, or spectacular circus with our XL wallpaper murals.
Popular Characters
Fans of all ages will love RoomMates' huge selection of XL wallpaper murals. Featuring favorites like Disney, Thomas & Friends, Star Wars, and more.
Create an enchanted world with a Disney XL mural of your favorite characters: princesses, Pixar characters, and more!
Magic Hooks
Fun, decorative, functional... and magic! Hang up anything you please with our peel & stick Magic Hooks.
Our easy to apply wall clocks are great for small spaces, offices or cubicles, or dorms.
Our peel & stick mirrors are the perfect way to effortlessly add a mirror to bedrooms, bathrooms, lockers, dorm rooms, or anywhere else you can think of!
Disney Stencils
Locker Skins
Our removable locker skins will take any locker from drab to fab in mere moments—and remove without damage or residue.
Take your style with you! RoomMates' LaptopWear is easy to apply, remove, and reuse on small laptops and netbooks.
Add some instant "bling" to your walls with our peel and stick wall charms and sparkling gems.
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Get organized in just minutes with our selection of cute and creative shelves, wall pockets, frames, and other storage solutions.
Kids Wall Decals
For the little ones. Colorful, fun, and educational decals featuring their favorite characters and themes.
Home Decor Wall Decals
Fun, festive, and chic designs perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and more.
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Your favorite video game, movie, and television characters. Bigger than ever—but still easy to stick to your walls.
Popular Characters Decals
For kids and adults of all ages. From Disney, Warners Bros. and Marvel, we have it all.
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keith_ihamaki reviewed Disney∙Pixar Finding Nemo Sharks Giant Wall Decal
Gina reviewed Disney∙Pixar Cars Friends to the Finish Giant Wall Decal
How cute is this decal?! It goes perfect in my son's room, who is a huge disney and cars fan.
jake reviewed Iron Man Comic Cover Giant Wall Decal
Classic retro Ironman
Jen reviewed Pink Blossom Tree Giant Wall Decals
I've had this decal up for a couple of weeks now and I think it looks great. I have medium-dark walls but the background plastic is nearly invisible. Occasionally the light will hit it from certain angles and let you see it, but I expect that happens no matter what color your walls are.
The various pieces went up easily and were easy to take down and reposition as well.
baby international reviewed Veggie Tales Wall Decals
pure and fresh;creative;Full of playful
Saharah Nasim reviewed Pink Paisley Laptop Skin
I put this on my Lappie (aka Laptop) over 5 yrs ago, still holding strong, no peeling off, very nice n durable.
Can u do custom photo ones, as well as for the walls at home?
bre reviewed Skater Silhouettes Wallpaper Border
alsom cool purty amasing
Angela reviewed Scroll Tree Branch Wall Decals
Excellent quality, so easy to use and adjust as needed. Looks even better in person than the pictures. Can't recommend enough!
Angela reviewed Scroll Tree MegaPack
I initially bought the single tree branch version of this decal for my daughter's room because I wanted to try it out with less of a $$ investment. It was so easy to do, and looks so great, that when we rearranged her room I bought the big tree! Again, so easy to do, it took less than an hour from start to finish and that was by myself with a "helpful" 2 year old assistant! The decals look fantastic and are easy to remove and reapply if you want to tweak the layout. I couldn't be happier or recommend these more highly!!
Rebecca reviewed Men's Football Champion Giant Wall Decals
I got this for my grandsons wall and when we got it up it looks really cool!! You do have to be careful when piecing it together on the wall so that you dont end up with an elbow on your foot!! We laughed alot while putting it up. It repositions very easily though if you make a mistake.
Rebecca reviewed Play Ball Growth Chart Wall Decals
I bought this for my grandsons wall and thought it went up very easily. I was glad for reading someone elses review, before I put mine up as the comment about the one foot mark helped. I cut off the word "zone" at the bottom to make mine more accurate.
Dee Dee reviewed Crazy Dots Wall Decals
Bought this about 8 weeks ago for my grandkids playroom. They go on nicely and stay put. I am buying a second set today
Traveling Pat reviewed USA Map Dry Erase Giant Wall Decal
Clear and colorful, the USA at its best. A very nice looking map!
Elsa Fan reviewed Frozen Elsa Giant Wall Decals with Glitter
I love this thing!!!!!!!! It's amazing!
It looks exactly like Elsa from the movie!
Dee Dee reviewed Crazy Dots Wall Decals
I bought these for my grandkids playroom that I made and they look awesome. They stick well & are re-positionable! The colors are vivid and you get pretty many in the pack. Would recommend
sandra reviewed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Wall Decals
very good site
Barb reviewed Build A Christmas Tree Giant Wall Decal
Have had one of these for many years and I love it. Would like to suggest that the little branches not be cut out it such detail. Just a soft curve would work much better. I have torn many of them off over the years and can no longer piece all of them together. Also, maybe the two bigger sections of the bottowm of the tree could be cut in two. This would make them much easier to handle.
Nancy reviewed Heart Peel & Stick Mirrors (4 Pack)
This mirror is a GREAT idea. It needs to be smaller, as then it could be used in a lot of projects I have in mind.
Dee Dee reviewed Crazy Dots Wall Decals
Great service first of all-received this in 2 days! These are really bright and colorful as I wanted and very easy to put on the wall. They are re-positionable & removable. Used them for a corner wall in our playroom. Just as advertised. Very happy with this purchase.
nanajo reviewed Deco Circles Foam Wall Decals
Really easy and fun. I hung them behind pictures of my grandchildren and it really highlights the arrangement. I chose to offset each inner circle to the left and it gives an illusion of movement. I would definately reccommend.
Hey there! We're RoomMates...and fun, easy and affordable wall decor and wall decals are what we're all about. We are the largest manufacturer of wall decals and decorative peel & stick products in North America. We also make custom wall decals, peel & stick borders, self-adhesive mirrors, wall clocks, shelving and storage accessories, repositionable hooks, XL wallpaper murals, and more.
Wall decals are a great way to transform any empty wall and offer a fun and affordable solution to updating your walls. If you are new to Roommates, get to know us better. Read on to learn the some of the benefits of Roommates wall decals.
Reasons To Love RoomMates Wall Decals
- RoomMates wall decals are as easy as "peel and stick". We use a proprietary technology that allows each wall decal to adhere firmly to any smooth surface — walls, doors, windows, mirrors, furniture, even your car, but also remove cleanly, easily, and without damage.
- Roommates wall decals are removable and transferable allowing you to move, change and alter your ideas as many times as you'd like. Our home décor makes the decorating experience of rearranging furniture in a room, revamping a child's room, changing the purpose of a room, and even changing seasonal decor, easy. Plus, our wall decals are fully reusable, so you can place your wall stickers back on their liners and move them to a new room, or tuck them away in storage for later.
- RoomMates wall decals allow walls to stay damage free and don't require the upkeep after removal like painting requires. Sticky residue is never left on the walls.
- Roommates wall decals make assembly very simple to do. Our wall stickers include numbers next to each decal to let you know which decal to place first, second and third. Our wall decals are made to inspire and assist you in creating the ultimate space. No experience is necessary when hanging our decals; just peel and stick.
- RoomMates wall decals' mission is to create an affordable product while upholding quality. Roommates offers over one thousand products from giant wall decals, smaller decals and other product lines including custom wall decals, wallpapers and murals. We like to say we have something for everyone. RoomMates wall decals for kids make it easy to decorate your child's room with Disney one day and woodland animals the next. Decorate a nursery with trees or branches, then, graduate to dots or planes as your little ones grow older. We have plenty of wall graphics perfect for the rest of your home too, from inspiring quotes to blooming flowers. We even have functional dry erase and chalkboard wall decals that allow you to jot down notes or keep track of your schedule.
- RoomMates wall decals let you go beyond the wall. Our wall decals work not only on walls but on any flat surface. Unleash your creativity and use our wall decals on furniture, bathrooms, appliances, cars, or any flat surface you have in mind.


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Hot Tip: Use Coffee Grounds To Cover Furniture Scratches
Although we've recently shown you how to use a walnut to cover scratches in furniture that needs a little love, some weren't big on the idea due to nut allergies. Although the risk in the idea might be small, there's another way you can buff out those nicks and dings... coffee grounds!
Mike Lieberman from 365 Ways To Go Green shows us how to apply used coffee grounds with a cotton swab to help cover those unsightly scratches. This is a perfect trick for those with medium-dark furniture as the coffee is slightly darker than the walnut oil we had been using previously.
We would suggest that after the application, you let the grounds sit for 5-10 minutes before buffing things with a cotton rag to ensure you won't end up with coffee pants next time you sit down — because no one will believe you that it's coffee and not something else.
Do you have a great furniture fix? Let us know below!
Via: 365 Ways To Go Green
(Image: Mike Lieberman. Originally published 2010-06-07)
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I've use crayons to cover scratches with success. I know they make fancy wax to cover scratches, but in a Crayola 64 crayon pack you will likely find a shade that will work for your furniture.
Just tried this coffee ground idea on a frame I purchased at a yard sale last weekend. Worked fabulously!!! Going to try it on some spots on my hardwoods now to see if that works there too.
Also, have heard that mayonnaise buffs out water rings on wood furniture. Anyone tried that? I don't have any water spots to buff out, but wondered if it worked.
My mother used a walnut on scratches and on water or heat rings lightly rubbed the ring with a silver polish on a soft cloth, here it's called Silvo, not sure if same brand name in US. I have done this and it really works (try a small patch to check). And, she also said that cigarette ash also worked on water rings. well, in the 1970s, the ash was more easily found.


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Quiz: What You Don't Know About Energy Vocabulary
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You probably know words such as fracking and hydroelectricity, but how well do you really know the language that helps describe our energy landscape?
Quiz by Christina Nunez
Bitumen describes
- A drilling implement
- Tar
- A byproduct of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking
- Acid
Bitumen is a mixture of hydrocarbons also known as tar or asphalt. Naturally occurring bitumen is a source of "unconventional" oil produced from Canada's tar sands. (See related story: "A Quest to Clean Up Canada's Oil Sands Carbon")
Lumens are a measure of
- Electric power
- Brightness
- Color temperature
- Heat
Lumens measure brightness. A 100-watt incandescent light bulb produces a minimum of 1,600 lumens. (See related interactive: "Light Bulb Savings Calculator")
A passive house
- does not require any lighting
- uses only wood heat
- is always located near public transportation to minimize fuel use
- uses little or no energy for heating and cooling
The passive house standard is designed to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature using superior insulation, ventilation, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency.
A flywheel is used
- To lengthen the life of a car's tires
- To grind flour in energy-poor areas
- To store energy
- To cool nuclear equipment
A flywheel is a disk or cylinder that, when connected to a motor, stores energy. The wheel converts surplus energy from the motor into kinetic energy; the faster it spins, the more energy it holds. When energy is needed, it can be taken out by slowing the flywheel. (See related story: "Upgrading the Electric Grid With Flywheels and Air"
CSP typically stands for
- concentrating solar power
- cascading shortage of power
- carbon storage pond
- captive supplier of petroleum
Concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies use mirrors to reflect and concentrate sunlight onto receivers that collect solar energy and convert it to heat. The heat is then used to produce electricity by turning a steam turbine or driving a heat engine. (For an example, see "Pictures: Spanish Solar Energy")
Mercaptan is
- Oil that is obtained from deepwater drilling
- One of the fluids used in fracking
- A fitting on a wind turbine
- An additive to natural gas
Mercaptan is a chemical with a sulfurous smell that is added to natural gas, which is odorless, as a safety measure so consumers can detect leaks.
A BTU, or British Thermal Unit, measures
- The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
- The amount of energy produced by one liter of gasoline
- The amount of electricity needed to heat one liter of water to 180 degrees
- The amount of heat generated by burning one pound of wood
One BTU heats a pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
CHP typically stands for
- Cooling and heating processes
- Coal heat production
- Combined heat and power
- Catalytic hydrocracking performance
A combined heat and power, or CHP plant, produces both heat and electricity from the same source. (See related story: "KPMG Captures Heat for Data Center Cooling")
An ampere measures
- Electric current
- Resistance to the flow of an electric current
- Brightness
- Heat
An ampere, or amp for short, is a unit of measure for the amount of electric current flowing at a force of one volt and a resistance of one ohm.
A Christmas tree is a nickname for
- An array of valves, pipes and other equipment at the top of an oil or gas well
- A tangle of transmitters and wiring at the top of a utility pole
- A tool used in the processing of coal
- A marker used to designate an oil or gas drilling site
A Christmas tree is the system of fittings at the top of a well to control the flow of oil or gas to pipelines.
Coke breeze is a term for
- The greenhouse gas emissions from coal plants
- The smoke that emerges from the production of coke from coal
- Bits of coke sized half an inch or smaller
- The heat emitted by vending machines
Coke breeze is fine coke, a small particle of the carbon residue produced from coal and used as fuel and for steel production.
GTL typically stands for
- Generator transmission line
- Gallon to liter
- Global transportation load
- Gas to liquids
GTL typically refers to gas to liquids, or the conversion of natural gas to petroleum products such as diesel fuel.
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My blood pressure has been over 140/90 for weeks, and my proteinuria has been inching higher until today when I got a +2 on the dipstick (previously all trace; 24 h: 277, 160, 280). I'm doing another 24h urinalysis right now and have an obgyn appt on Friday. I've been having floaters in my vision, nausea and a migraine for 5 weeks.
So, how safe is it really to wait until my scheduled c-section next Tuesday? I'm a bit concerned about this wait-and-see approach. My home blood pressure monitor has proven to be very inaccurate, but I'm considering getting a new one just so that I can at least keep track of my blood pressure in the meantime.


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Barbara Kellar talks with Darrell Grand Moultrie and Shelley Washington about Cincinnati Ballet's ''The Sammy Project!'' which consists of two contrasting works by major modern choreographers. It was performed May 7 and 8, 2010.
The first performance was the world premiere of ''Simply Sammy,'' which is set to the music of Sammy Davis, Jr. This new work depicts the fascinating world of suffering and hope that defined the life of this famous entertainer. It has been choreographed by Darrell Grand Moultrie.
The second performance is ''In the Upper Room.'' This is Cincinnati Ballet's third acquisition from choreographer Twyla Tharp. It is considered one of her most brilliant works and is a combination of explosive dance and athletics. This work was staged by Shelley Washington.
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Molina upped to 'outperform'
The steady increase in premiums over the past several quarters is driving revenue growth.
By Zacks Equity Research
We have upgraded our recommendation on Molina Healthcare Inc. (MOH) to "outperform" from "neutral" based on its steadily increasing premium revenue, membership growth and a strong 2012 financial guidance.
Moreover, the improvement of the Medicaid health plan business, which was expanded via acquisitions, could be a significant opportunity for the company.
Molina reported third-quarter operating earnings of 41 cents per share, which came in 2 cents ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results were 8% higher than the earnings per share reported in the year-ago quarter.
The steady increase of premiums over the past several quarters is driving revenue growth. A widening membership base is also contributing to the increased revenues. The company has the eighth-highest enrollment in the Medicare special needs plan for dual-eligible members in the U.S.
Moving ahead, we believe premium revenue will continue to be a significant revenue driver for Molina. This is also evident from management's guidance of $5.9 billion in premium revenues in 2012. Moreover, the increased premium rates in Florida and Michigan will positively impact revenue in 2012.
Additionally, Molina has been expanding its geographic reach via acquisitions. While the acquisition of the Health Information Management business of Unisys Corporation (UIS) adds value to the company's Medicaid health plan business, the acquisition of Abri Health Plan has brought in a vast exposure covering 23 counties in Wisconsin and approximately 28,000 Medicaid members.
However, Molina's rising medical costs are compressing margins, remain causes for concern. Higher operating expenses pose a risk to the company's operating leverage.
Moreover, Molina's investment income has been declining since 2007. As a percentage of revenue, it declined from 1.2% in 2007 to 0.15% in 2010. Given the persistent low interest rate trend, the percentage of investment income in the revenue will likely keep declining further going ahead.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter 2011 currently stands at 39 cents per share, up 1.7% year over year. For 2011, the Zacks Consensus Estimate is $1.55 per share, up about 18% over 2010.
Molina carries a Zacks No. 2 Rank, which translates into a short-term "buy" rating.
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Scars may often distort the looks of a person. Plastic surgery for scar removal is a very delicate procedure and needs to be done by a qualified professional. This procedure needs extra care especially when the scar is somewhere delicate. There are many people who would rather live with a scar rather than to have a plastic surgery to erase it.
Such people either have negative opinions towards plastic surgeries or fear what the results might be. There are also those that would go for plastic surgeries to rid their skins of scars. Scars often occur after there is a substantial injury to the skin such as; deep cuts, burns, abrasions, scrapes, bites, infections or even surgical procedures.
Besides causing cosmetic degradation, scars may also be of functional concern, situations which may call for surgical revision. Types of scars often depend on a number of factors. Some of the factors that affect the types of scars are, how the wound heals, age of the person, the area of the body on which the scar lie and on certain occasions, the scarring disorder history of the person.
Before deciding on a surgery for scar removal, there are certain factors that should be considered. The area of the body on which the scar is must be carefully considered. This should be so due to the fact that the elasticity and skin tension differ across the body. The skin on some areas of the body tends to be more elastic than on other areas. The scars on such areas therefore tend to be less pronounced. It is also easy to carry out a surgical procedure on such an area because the skin can easily be pulled to cover the area. The healing of an area covered with elastic skin is also easy and takes a relatively short time to heal.
Most celebrities are of the belief that good looks have a positive effect on the success of an individual's career. The entertainment industry is an industry that may either earn you fans or critics. To avoid criticism, the celebrities try as much as possible to look their best. They do virtually everything to enhance their looks, including plastic surgeries. An example is Kimberly Michelle's butt implants which has given her the boastful rear she currently has.
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The world is a strange place.
How strange? Farmers in China are selling cockroaches for $20 a pound. That's not a typo.
You can get a whole lotta Chick-fil-A for that kinda money.
Chinese farmers are cultivating American cockroaches, the big ones that fly and are usually outdoors, not the nastier little ones that infest the homes of gross people.
The Los Angeles Times article says roaches are used as food and as ingredients in traditional (read 'quack') medicine and some cosmetics.
The farmer interviewed in the article says the price of roaches has skyrocketed from $2 a pound in 2010 to $20 a pound today because manufacturers of traditional medicine are "stockpiling pulverized cockroach powder."
The assumed largest producer of cockroaches in the world, farmer Wang Fuming, said he got into the business after realizing he was "accidentally raising" the pests.
Unlike pigs, his new livestock don't require much space and are very hard to kill until he vacuums millions of them into a giant vat of boiling water. Once they quit kicking they are "dried in the sun like peppers."
"This is not like raising regular farm animals or vegetables where the Agricultural Ministry knows who is supposed to regulate it. Nobody knows who is in charge here," Wang said.
Hmmmm … after reading that quote I'm not sure I can trust unregulated roach meat.
Here's a few interesting stories I found on the Interwebs Tuesday afternoon:
October 15th, 2013
3:13 pm
This has to be a practical joke being passed around. The name of the farmer is "Wang Fuming". Sounds like an exterminating company looking for free advertising to me.
October 15th, 2013
3:26 pm
Speaking of food "stomps", where's Bernie? That fella's starvin'.
October 15th, 2013
4:06 pm
And people say that Americans waste money on stupid things…
October 15th, 2013
4:09 pm
"…says roaches are used as food…"
We were going to have Chinese this evening. Till I saw this. There's been a change of plans.
October 15th, 2013
4:20 pm
Roach Coach
October 15th, 2013
4:26 pm
You really can't get that much Chik-fil-A for $20…it ain't cheap
October 15th, 2013
5:23 pm
Those roaches come back in some of the crap imported from China. You can bet on that!!
October 15th, 2013
5:35 pm
October 15th, 2013
7:01 pm
Hey guys, we have the big ones in the houses in coastal GA. Always have. I'd love to sell them for $20 a pound. When I was a kid and afraid of thing that flew, I had a great siamese cat who slept on me and grabbed flying roaches and killed them. Loved that cat. And my first boyfriend, when I was 3 and he was 5, was afraid of roaches. His father ran the wildlife refuge on the savannah river, and Little Ned always slept with the lights on in his bedroom because the roaches wouldn't fly if the lights were on. He did that till he was a teenager, I think!
our big palmetto bugs selling for $20 a pound? I'd be rich!
October 15th, 2013
7:03 pm
And by the way, do you all know how much roach manure is in your food, both in restaurants and in your processed and packaged foods? You don't want to know that. I guess it's protein, but it still seems not so tasty.
October 15th, 2013
7:26 pm
I like my roaches with fava beans,kidneys,liver and a bottle of nice chianti. BBBBBUUUUUURRRPPPPPP *_____*
October 16th, 2013
3:57 am
I was about to eat a grilled cheese sammich but I changed my mind.


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Founded in 1973 by David Rockefeller and Zbigniew Brzezinski, the Commission set out to create a "New International Economic Order", namely, Technocracy. The original membership consisted of elitists (bankers, politicians, academics, industrialists) from Japan, North America and Europe. Collectively, they have dominated and controlled trade and economic policy in their respective countries since at least 1974.
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SoothSoft Chillow Review
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When opening the package, I was surprised to see that the maker of the product, Soothsoft, had already prepared the Chillow for me. While this was very nice of them, I wanted to get the full effect, as though I purchased the product retail. SoothSoft makes the product, as part of their Comfort Technology line. It makes your pillow cool without requiring any refrigeration whatsoever. When you first look at the Chillow, it simply looks like a vinyl bag. It doesn't appear to be comfortable to lay your head on through the night, and contrary to what it is supposed to do, it looks like it would feel hot.
Nonetheless, I continued to do what I needed to do to get it ready. What you do is pour two quarts of water into the device via the airtight seal, followed by two more cups. Let it set for a couple of minutes, then push all the air out and close the seal. After two hours, the Chillow is ready to be put to the test. Unfortunately for me, I didn't realize there was a two hour wait - so I went to bed, leaving the Chillow for the next night.
The first test was a simple one. After leaving it out all day, would the Chillow still be cold? I went and got the Chillow which was left at room temperature the night before, and it was cool to the touch. Not cold, but rather feeling like a leather glove left out in autumn weather. I put it inside of my pillowcase, and prepared to go to sleep.
When you lay on the Chillow, you immediately get a relaxed sensation. It helps calm you and focus on getting to sleep. It doesn't just cool you off, but it dissipates the heat you are emitting - it is a heatsink for your head! As you sleep through the night, your metabolism goes down and the Chillow warms up a bit - but never enough to where you need to flip the pillow to get a cooler spot. It does what it says it will do, and that is a good thing.
Using the Chillow outside of the pillowcase is even better. You get a much cooler sensation, and it wont get lost in the pillowcase. You can also put your feet on it, sit with your back against it, etc. It just might be the ultimate in hot weather tech. There is no maintenance required other than pushing any air in the unit out on a monthly basis, and that takes all of 30 seconds to do. It is powered only by the two quarts of water initially poured into it during preparation. You can, however, put it in the fridge for added cooling - just keep it out of the freezer.
Be careful not to puncture the Chillow, as it will leak. Take the necessary precautions to keep your animals from getting to it if it isn't covered. Punctures are not covered by the one year warranty.
- Truly does aid in sleeping through the night.
- Cool surface stays that way with no requirement for batteries, refrigeration, or power.
- Made of a soft, durable material.
- Also provides tension relief for headaches and sore muscles.
- It will fit a standard pillow size 13.5 x 20.5x .625
- The Chillow can easily get "lost" in the pillowcase. You may
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- Internal material can get displaced if Chillow is folded up.
- Very slight rubbery scent
The Chillow may not be a sleek MP3 player or portable video device, but it fits nicely into the tech lifestyle nonetheless. While it has its flaws, it does accomplish it's basic purpose - it is a pillow that remains cool all on its own. It works great for those of us that just want a little extra comfort, or more to show off. I also recommend it for those hot and uncomfortable nights where you just cant sleep. Of course, you would also benefit by it for headaches, sunburn, muscle pain, and the like.
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I got one and put it in my pillow case but sweated on it the first night because it doesn't "breath." The second night, my ear hurt because the Chillow is harder than my pillow. I'm taking the sucker back. Nice concept but it doesn't work in practice, IMO.
Yes, it can go in the fridge, just not the freezer.
...you watch Oprah?
Is the Chillow safe to put in the refrigerator if you wanted to?
I bought one about 4 years ago. I don't use it very often (mainly because my cat sleeps with me, and his claws would puncture it within a matter of hours if I left it on the bed with him), but when I get a migraine or have a fever, it's an absolute gift from ${deity}.
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Oliver Stone for Platoon
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Much of Stone's body of work can be viewed as a baby boomer's history of the 1960s. His subjects have ranged from the Vietnam War to the Kennedy assassination to Richard Nixon. Platoon was a seminal film in his career; it was his first high-profile picture dealing with a major 1960s subject, and its financial and critical success made him a major Hollywood director. Stone's directorial choices, which emphasized the confusion of battle and the gritty details of daily warfare, gave the film a verisimilitude that other Vietnam films missed, and it maintains its reputation for revealing Vietnam as it really was. That authenticity undoubtedly was based on Stone's own experiences in Vietnam. Stone was nominated for three Oscars in 1986, as director and writer of Platoon and as cowriter of Salvador.
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Scouting Colgate University
Colgate is currently 2-4-1 overall and 0-2-1 in ECAC Hockey after a 4-3 loss to Princeton on Friday night. Thomas Larkin, Kurtis Bartliff, and Jeremy Price scored three unanswered goals to counter a 3-0 Princeton lead. With the game tied midway through the third period, Princeton's Mike Kramer scored the game winner. Brian Day leads the Colgate offense with four goals and three assists for a team-best seven points. 13 different Raiders have scored this season, with 18 total skaters registering a point.


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If there is a guy in this world who keeps his hands cleaner than I like to keep mine, I have yet to meet him. My biggest pet peeve is dirty or sticky hands. But even with my
problem struggle, my white macbook still gets dirty. You can easily see which keys I use the most.
I've tried the specialized products like iKlear but they just didn't do that great of a job. So, out of frustration, I just raided my cleaning cabinet to see what was in there. (Of course, I did this while my wife was gone. I didn't want her getting any ideas.)
I pulled out the Glass Plus Wipes and thought they looked as good as anything else.
The back said that they were safe enough for computer screens, but I decided to wipe down my whole machine with it. I fired up the keyboard cleaner appand got my wipe on. It turned out awesome. The keys, mouse, and palm rest are all clean again. And for an added bonus, they all feel like they did when they were new.
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About Slamp
SLAMP is the famous Italian lighting company creating modern table lamps, contemporary floor lamps, wall lamps and chandeliers with a unique design. The history of Slamp is a one hundred percent Italian dream, which has been ultra-MATERIALSized. The VGB Slamp (Very Global Brand), which has now we could even call consecrated, contributes today to celebrating and spreading an original representation of its own exclusivity in the most emphatic of Italian styles.
On Oct 23, 2013 by Bobby W. from Indianapolis, Indiana (Customer)
The crystals reflect even when the light is off, and is even better when it's turned on. Also, a very affordable price.