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Rails Into Laramie [1954] [DVD]
John Payne
Mari Blanchard
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Western starring John Payne. Army officer Jefferson Harder is sent to the town of Laramie to arrest a gang that is trying to prevent the completion of the new railway. But he finds that bringing them to justice is not as easy as he had first thought.
This routine western is given a lift thanks to a snarling study in black-hearted villainy from the ever-reliable Dan Duryea, playing a character trying to stop the railroad reaching Laramie for his own devious purposes. Meanwhile, Mari Blanchard aims to rustle up an all-female jury to put Duryea away. All this would be interesting were it not for the presence of John Payne, past his prime and looking ill-at-ease as the dull hero.
Never mind - the Technicolor's nice, and there's a throbbing theme song and a sullen Lee Van Cleef to remind us of High Noon. When it was shown in cinemas, this was released with Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops, and that really would be the best way to see it.
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Standardized libraries provide a generic way to access host-specific features such as graphics, threading, and networking.
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The birth of Hollywood is a remarkable story of innovation and ingenuity. It is also an American-Jewish story – one in which Carl Laemmle, an immigrant from Germany, played an enormous role. Laemmle's greatest legacy, however, stems from what he did during the last two years of his life. On Sunday morning November 8, 2015, 9 AM, Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, Orange will celebrate the life-saving, selfless deeds of Carl Laemmle at the annual Kristallnacht Commemoration.
By 1936, the circumstances of the Jewish community in Nazi Germany had become clearly life threatening. That year, Carl Laemmle, founder of Universal Pictures, began to reach out to his German-Jewish relatives and former townspeople in hopes of bringing as many as possible to safety on American shores. In November 1938, in the aftermath of the horrors of Kristallnacht, Laemmle threw himself into the work of saving anyone he could from the clutches of the Nazi regime. Pressed by Secretary of State Cordell Hull to explain his relentless activity on behalf of "complete strangers", Laemmle wrote: "…It is simply a matter that touches me deeply and I, for one, am willing to go to the limit in helping these poor unfortunates…" In the end, Carl Laemmle saved hundreds of people from the Holocaust. The precise number of refugees he shepherded to safety in the United States is still unknown; historians agree that the number was at least 250.
The program will begin at 9 AM with a power-point presentation made by Thomas Doherty, author and professor of American Studies and chair of the American Studies Program at Brandeis University. Then, Senator Richard Blumenthal will present a commendation to the Laemmle family, who will receive it on behalf of their "Uncle Carl", may his memory bring blessing. Surrounding the Senator and the Laemmle family will be several of the hundreds who are alive today because of the life-saving deeds of Carl Laemmle. All are welcome. Free and open to the public. This program is made possible by a generous donation from the Men's Club Yellow Candle Fund. Please join us for this exciting community event!


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Customers have access to a free license of the MAQ-S software, which enables direct data import from DNA fragment analysers. After selection of the reference samples, MAQ-S calculates the dosage quotients (DQs) for all test and control amplicons enabling the quantification of Copy Number Variations.
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The Union Movement In Its Death Throes/
The big news in labor relations this week is the passage in Michigan of so-called right-to-work legislation, and its signing by Governor Rick Snyder. Experience in the 23 states that previously had right-to-work laws indicates that this legislation, if it sticks, will have a very negative influence on union membership, revenues, and ultimately, influence.
But the dramatic decline of private sector unionism long pre-dated this latest legislation, and is highly likely to continue, even if the Michigan unions can succeed in somehow rolling back the legislation. While right-to-work legislation is a serious negative for private sector unions, their much bigger problem is that companies, once unionized, fail to grow, then decline, and ultimately die. Unions are not shrinking because they get voted out, or even because of inability to organize new workplaces. Unions are shrinking because their conduct drives their employers out of business.
First, some broad numbers. According to widely reported Labor Department statistics available for example here from the New York Times, the rate of union membership in the United States declined from 35% in the mid-1950s, to 20.1 % by 1983, to just 12.3% by 2009. And that massive decline masks even more dramatic figures for the private sector, since during this period the rate of unionization in the public sector was increasing, reaching 36.2% in 2009, and leaving just 6.9% of private sector workers in unions.
Can anyone actually name an example of a union getting voted out of any workplace with a significant number of employees? It does occur, but that is by no means the main source of the union decline.
Consider the auto industry. According to data here, membership in the UAW has plummeted from over 1.5 million in the 1970s to around 300,000 today. Has the union been voted out of GM, Ford or Chrysler? Of course not. What has occurred is that the combination of high wages, expensive health and pension benefits, and restrictive work rules made GM, Ford, Chrysler and many of their suppliers, uncompetitive in the marketplace. They have closed plant after plant and their unionized workforces are a fraction of what they were at the peak. That created openings for the likes of Toyota, Honda, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes and Hyundai. all of which greatly expanded manufacturing in the United States, and all or nearly all in the right-to-work states. None of them would go anywhere near Michigan. Back in Michigan, GM and Chrysler exist on government life support, the City of Detroit has lost well over half its population since the 1950s, and even the State of Michigan as a whole lost population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses, the only state to do so. Not having a right-to-work law has preserved existing privileges of Michigan's union members and leaders, but has not prevented rapid decline of the union movement in the state.
Very similar stories exist in other formerly heavily-unionized industries, such as steel and tires -- huge declines in the unionized companies, accompanied by the rise of non-union competitors, often in right-to-work states. New York is the state with the highest remaining rate of private-sector unionization, at over 20%. But here is a report from the New York Times on September 3, 2012 on ongoing dramatic declines in private sector union jobs in New York City.
The number of city residents with union jobs in the private sector has dropped by nearly 20 percent since the recession started in 2008, the report by scholars at the City University of New York shows. That amounts to a loss of about 95,000 union jobs, and a decline twice as steep as that for the rest of the nation, said Ruth Milkman, a sociology professor who wrote the report with Laura Braslow. . . .
"I saw this happen in California in the 1990s," Professor Milkman said. Such a sharp decline is difficult to turn around because the businesses created after a recession are less likely to be unionized than the older ones that failed in the downturn, she said.
And it only takes a little looking around to see where some of the next declines in unionization are going to occur. How about the U. S. Postal Service? They have gone from mostly-unionized 909,000 employees in 1999 to just 617,200 in early 2012, and they are hemorrhaging employment at the rate of 30,000 - 50,000 per year. Will they even still be in existence in 2020? Hostess just closed with a loss of over 18,000 mostly-unionized jobs. If anything the trend is accelerating toward the end.


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Sabine Wren
For a single point increase from Ezra, Sabine is flying at pilot skill 5 but also gains an incredible pilot ability. Provided you're not stressed, Sabine has the capability to act like a TIE Striker with built-in Adaptive Ailerons.
The barrel roll is just as useful, and whilst Veteran Instincts would take her to pilot skill 7 making these reactive attacks more threatening, a favourite is certainly Lone Wolf. By the time Sabine is out on her own, chances are the Ghost might be destroyed.
You essentially have a BB-8 built into the pilot, and you can use Push The Limit off the boost or barrel roll action. If you do this, make sure you've dialed in a green manoeuvre, that way you'll shed the stress token gained from using Push The Limit allowing you a third action.
Of course, with Kanan Jarrus on board, white manoeuvres net the same result. If Kyle Katarn is on board, as soon as you shed the stress token, you gain a focus token.


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Meals of culinary poetry.
Bayview sources fresh, seasonal and locally grown produce from Pike Place Market for healthy, delicious meals. Dan Galvin, Bayview's Director of Dining Services, hails from the renowned Maximilien, a French restaurant located in Pike Place Market. Dan and his team together create a wonderful culinary experience in soon-to-be-three dining venues known as the Patio Bistro, Emerald Dining Room and Skyview Dining & Event Space.
Emerald Dining Room.
Bayview's main dining room with garden views serves three meals a day.
Patio Bistro – Coming soon!
The new bistro will be on the Patio level, with its own entrance. It will be a perfect place to grab a snack or meet up with a friend for coffee.
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"Deek" Diedrickson on GardenFork Radio
Treehouses, homemade canoes and Labrador Retrievers. What more can you ask for in a radio show?
Eric Rochow of GardenFork recently spoke with Deek Diedrickson, microhome builder and author of the new "Humble Homes, Simple Shacks" book in an episode of GardenFork Radio.
Deek and Eric (two men cut from the same cloth) discuss the merits of publishing your own book, using recycled and curbside found materials for tiny homes, how to build and anchor a treehouse and how Deek is able to make a living with his various building, music and drawing hobbies.
They also talk about Deek's future plans which include teaching a few of the Tumbleweed Tiny House workshops, building a houseboat, a treehouse workshop and writing and publishing another book.
You can download the episode from iTunes or you can listen to it on the GardenFork website.
Photos courtesy of Relaxshacks.com.
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You stand in the loading dock of the local Mega Mart, where you work, before the great, white cargo door of the recently arrived transport vehicle. The loading dock is lined a large, empty room, lined with shelves of neatly-placed, white boxes, each ready to be taken to another, more appropriate part of the stockroom. The shelves tower over you and the other two people in the room. One of them, your friend, bears a blue shirt with the name "Rhys" printed upon it. The other person is a man in a white cap and jumpsuit that bears the name, "Bil", the transport driver.
Turning away from them, you stare at the cargo door in front of you. The cargo transport at the loading dock held the store's daily shipment of computer supplies. Optical keyboards, poly-film screens, micro 3D interfaces, all the things that the store ran out of in its day-to-day operation. The transport was small, but essential to the computer supp


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Spiritual Indicators During Pregnancy
Just have your shoe clear and shiny, your haircut fresh in the event you prefer to be a ladies' man! There's a affordable suspicion that the alliances, rights, and prospects that women have hoped for and counted on are blown away far too simply—by males, by our own divisions, by conflict and contempt. Some moms experience signs or messages which let them know varied things about their pregnancies or babies, such because the gender of their unborn baby or that they themselves are pregnant. In some instances, there will be a march and rally, but it surely relies on the occasion and what organizers have planned. Well, I'm not likely positive what to say about all this mature women clothing stuff…..how about this….I really like what you mentioned about having higher bodies than the youthful era but not having to flaunt it. Love that line and truth. Along the way a e book dialogue group and a Stammtisch have been added, and we started our support of IMMA, a 'safe house' for young women in Munich.
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Good afternoon Eds,
Had it suggested that Yunus Malli was being watched on the 02/ 12 by LFC scouts, can you advise as to whether this is, infact, accurate and / or if there is an interest in him?
I thank you for your time as always
{Ed002's Note - Mainz had no interest in selling Yunus Malli last January but were aware that Bayern Munich, Spurs, Borussia Dortmund and Galatasaray have all looked at the player. For the summer, Malli is the sort of player who I thought Klopp may have Liverpool scouts look at, particularly given that he knows the player well - but he has not done so. An ex-German international tells me he is getting better and better and would suit the English game. He is also the sort of player that a club like Arsenal may look to if they are planning Central or Attacking Midfield changes but it is Spurs who have continued to show interest in the player in to the new season with Southampton also having scouts attend matches.}
1.) 14 Dec 2016 14:46:55
Superb stuff, hugely appreciate the response, your time is appreciated. Thank you.
2.) 15 Dec 2016 11:40:10
If Southampton have scouted him then we should buy him now instead of a year later for double money.
29 Jun 2016 19:36:43
Good evening all,
Eds mentioned Amavi previously and said " there have been discussions" is this referring to :
A) LFC have discussed him being a target
B) LFC have spoken to his reps
C) LFC have spoke To AVFC re his availability
I apologise if i have missed something with your previous post, or indeed i have misinterpreted it, but you response would be appreciated and gratefully received
All the best
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool have spoken to Mongai about Amavi and the player is available.}
1.) 29 Jun 2016 19:49:32
Ah, thank you for your response Ed.
2.) 29 Jun 2016 20:30:33
Ed2 is that his agent?
{Ed002's Note - Yes.}
3.) 30 Jun 2016 00:08:17
I'm confused by our left back situation at the moment - are we really trying to replace Moreno with someone who hasn't played a single game in the PL (Chilwell) or with someone who played 10 games in possibly the worst PL team ever (Amavi) .
This isn't a dig at the players mentioned but surely we need experience in that position now.
4.) 30 Jun 2016 07:28:36
John, don't think we are looking to replace Moreno this season mate.
22 Jun 2016 17:28:49
Hi all,
Suggestions from some Italian media that an agreement has been found between Udinese and LFC for Zielinski. Ed's are you aware of any developments?
Thanks as always
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of any change in what has been previously said.}
1.) 22 Jun 2016 17:50:55
I somewhat suspected as much. Really appreciate the response. Thank you.
17 Jun 2016 10:29:01
Hi Ed's,
Portion of French media suggesting Benjamin Mendy is delaying a move to Monaco to await Liverpool and West Ham following up interest. Do/ did LFC hold an interest at all?
Thanks as always
{Ed002's Note - Marseille's Benjamin Mendy has been subject to an accepted bid from Monaco with interest of Roma put aside during negotiations. Marseille are keen to close out the transfer with Monaco and expect that to happen next week. The West Ham interest is in Nice's defensive midfield player Nampalys Mendy who is subject to an offer from Leicester that should go through. Liverpool does not feature in any of this.}
1.) 17 Jun 2016 14:35:48
Appreciate the response Ed, Thank you. Have a great weekend.
23 May 2016 14:39:15
Afternoon Eds,
Croatian press are today linking us with Ante Coric of Dinamo Zagreb. Is there any interest from LFC that you are aware?
Appreciate your time as always
All the best
{Ed002's Note - Ante Coric (of Dinamo Zagreb) is destined for an excellent career if he doesn't move too early - but Chelsea, Real Madrid, Spurs and Manchester City are very keen.}
1.) 23 May 2016 15:09:33
Really appreciate your reply.
Thank you, have a good day.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
2.) 23 May 2016 19:55:15
He looks a very talented player.
3.) 23 May 2016 22:23:51
press here is going mental leading sport paper even said klopp wants him so much that he promised him 20-30 games next season. he is great litlle player only player in history that had 100% points on bayern testing camp. guardiola si huge admirer and coric is even called for national team at 19 that is how good he is. style of play david silva with more legs and running.
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24 Dec 2016 15:01:44
Just wanted to wish all the Eds and site readers/ contributors a wonderful xmas and good health for the New Year.
09 May 2016 13:04:02
Hello again,
One final question for today if i may, not transfer related but curious as to whether Luis Alberto will have the pre-season to stake a claim in the squad this year or if the club has already decided he is surplus?
Again, thanks for your time
{Ed002's Note - He is a loan player who will return in the summer. If he stays space will need to be made.}
1.) 09 May 2016 13:19:57
He is excess to requirements and will be leaving.
09 May 2016 11:50:34
Morning Eds,
Is there any interest in Amavi of Villa? Given the need of reinforcement in that position, i would have thought that given the stage of Amavi's career and development he would be a decent option to consider.
Your thoughts, as always, are very much appreciated.
All the best
{Ed002's Note - This is the Liverpool page - try the Aston Villa page.}
27 Apr 2016 21:47:33
Evening Eds,
Instagram has an update from Yarmolenko's agent with a pic taken at Melwood ( of nothing specific ) with the following hashtags: #Meeting #TransferWindow #FcLiverpool
Are you aware of interest in Yarmolenko or indeed any other player (s) Yarmolenko's agent represents?
Apologies for the long winded question, grafeful for any reply.
All the Best
{Ed002's Note - I suspect someone is teasing you.}
1.) 28 Apr 2016 06:30:35
I suspect you are right.
Thanks for the reply
Have a good day all
12 Aug 2015 23:24:12
Been told by a wise old red that Ibe will be benched this coming Monday and Firmino will be starting. Could well be pure speculation, however he did speak in a "matter of fact" manner. Nothing too exciting but thought i would pop it on here as i rarely post at all.
Have a great evening all!
1.) 13 Aug 2015 06:36:55
I think it would be disappointing to drop Ibe so soon. He will get chances of course, but at home against Burnley, it could be an ideal platform for the young man to show what he is all about.
What did Lallana do that he is kept over Ibe for Firmino?
2.) 13 Aug 2015 07:48:55
We need to protect Ibe and not thrash him too much too soon.
He's got a long career ahead of him.
3.) 13 Aug 2015 08:58:06
The real ag, we have Bournemouth Monday not Burnley!
4.) 13 Aug 2015 09:16:11
The problem is Milner again. With him in the midfield you will have to drop Ibe and Milner wouldn't offer as much as Ibe for the team in general. Ibe will provide width and I wwould love pace on either flanks with Firmino and Ibe constantly taking on full backs with Our Full backs overlapping. Countinho would get acres of spaces in the middle to penetrate.
Milner will force one major player on to bench and unfortunately its Ibe.
5.) 13 Aug 2015 09:16:55
Burnley at home in the league? You're living in the past. A true red lol
I can say that as I'm one too :)
6.) 13 Aug 2015 10:11:09
If it is one in one out then surely it should be Lallana dropped as for me IBE was among our best performers. I don't believe IBE needs to be rested Ron when he hasn't played in over a week. Hopefully we will see can start in a 433 or a diamond as we were much more effective when he came on and players should ultimately be picked on performance.
7.) 13 Aug 2015 10:37:13
" Milner wouldn't offer as much as Ibe for the team in general."
Another beauty, lol. Can't agree with that.
8.) 13 Aug 2015 11:14:57
As I said a few weeks back I think it best at the moment yo have ibe on the bench as with 10 men behind the ball he struggles. Nothing against him he will learn to be more clever in tighter games over time. But the double upside is if you bring on ibe after an hour or so against tired legs he could have a field day doing what he does best with his direct attacking play. Realistically if he does start games he will most likely be taken off first just seems to be the thing to do with young players so I would rather him get 30-40 minutes making a proper impact than 60 odd minutes struggling to really get into the game.
Give him bit of time pick and choose his games carefully get him a few goals/assists off the bench. Personally this is how I would handle it anyway
9.) 13 Aug 2015 11:47:07
Apologies. My bad folks, we have Bournemouth on Monday.
10.) 13 Aug 2015 12:02:53
Care to explain what would Milner provide and Ibe wouldn't if your system wants natural width?
Over the next 5 games you would slowly understand Milner ain't doing anything significant other than pressing.
Apart from being called a hard worker, hasn't don't a lot at city. couldn't replace Yaya when he was hopeless in that midfield. Always a Substitude through out.
The best bet of our midfield trio should be Lucas/Can-Hendo/Milner-Countinho/Lallana, with two natural wide players wither side of a striker.
11.) 13 Aug 2015 16:00:13
There are a grand total of maybe 5 players in world football that could replace Yaya Toure. Don't get me wrong, I think Can should play almost every game in defensive midfield but Milner is a great player. Ibe shouldn't automatically start and there will be games he comes off the bench to change games. I actually like the thought of Milner on the right for certain games as we will need his defensive qualities to lock down good wide midfielders. Our best bet is the central 3 who finished the game at Stoke with Benteke, Ibe and Firmino from the start. Lallana I definitely rate but was just ok against Stoke. With the depth we have, you play who is in form.
12.) 13 Aug 2015 16:54:44
Ibe ll never reach his potential if he isn't given a full 90mts. He is ready for it and I can't see him due other players.
13.) 14 Aug 2015 04:38:13
Yaya, Silva, Aguero, are great players. Milner couldn't get a game ahead of any of these if he played in their positions so again Americo, how is he a great player? Only to the deluded is a back up player a great player just because said player plays for the deluded's club. Milner was never needed especially on the crazy wages who offers next to nothing in terms of skill, quality and goals. So Americo, how's Milner a great player?
14 Dec 2016 14:46:55
Superb stuff, hugely appreciate the response, your time is appreciated. Thank you.
29 Jun 2016 19:49:32
Ah, thank you for your response Ed.
22 Jun 2016 17:50:55
I somewhat suspected as much. Really appreciate the response. Thank you.
17 Jun 2016 14:35:48
Appreciate the response Ed, Thank you. Have a great weekend.
23 May 2016 15:09:33
Really appreciate your reply.
Thank you, have a good day.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
01 Aug 2016 20:55:22
No we haven't, he is with the U23's for tonights game against MK Dons. Also, Juanma (Triallist following release from Barcelona) has been impressing and may well earn a deal. Whether he will threaten the first 11 remains to be seen of course.
01 Aug 2016 12:49:18
Sam Hart is another very decent left back, reminds of a Steve Finnan type, but left sided of course.
13 Jun 2016 20:57:54
Ed, is that a nonsense to simply create madness amongst fans? Ha ha. Is it a Luis Muriel reference?
Have a great evening all
30 May 2016 10:53:20
Toni Gomes being another.
28 Apr 2016 06:30:35
I suspect you are right.
Thanks for the reply
Have a good day all


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"When you say yes to others make sure you are not saying no to yourself." – Paulo Coehlo
Have you ever chewed a wasp?
No way, you may say. You'd remember that.
But I bet you have.
You see, it's a great expression my friend uses when she's quietly grumbling and grinding her tooth enamel. When she feels life has stung her and spat her peace of mind out onto the floor.
I'm sure you know how that feels all too well. That feeling when you meant to say 'no', but ended up saying 'yes' for instance.
And when that 'yes' ended up robbing you of precious time you could have spent with your partner and your kids. Time you could have spent with your family and your friends. Time you could have spent with yourself and your passions
Time you'll never recapture. Experiences you–and –will never know.
And the resentment swarms around the inside of your head like an angry wasp, destroying your peace of mind.
I used to chew a lot of wasps. In fact, I think they were hornets. I used to believe that putting me and my needs last to avoid conflict and guilt was what all nice girls did.
People pleasing became a habit and manifested in more than a few ways such as:
Agreeing to stay late at work again.
Having the in-laws stay over the whole holidays.
Helping out a friend even though you promised yourself some precious downtime.
Ironically, by trying to avoid conflict, I actually created it it by going against my own desires. And in the long term, internal conflict stings more than external conflict ever does.
Here's what happens if you put your needs last and everybody else's first and always say 'yes', when you really mean 'no'.
The Hidden Cost Of Saying 'Yes'.
1. You lose self-respect.
Every time you say, "Yes, okay" when you mean "No, I don't want to", your own desires are being steamrollered by what someone else wants. But your desires don't go away just because you push them to the back of the queue.
You likely feel resentful. You'll feel someone is taking advantage of you. It doesn't feel good to be used, right?
And the real killer of your self-respect is the realization that there is manipulation going on.
But wait, it's not necessarily them doing the manipulating.
You see by always saying 'yes' you inadvertently set the rules for the way you should be treated–simply by the way you treat them. By always meeting their requests, you've said "Hey, that's absolutely okay, go ahead – keep asking!"
In fact, consciously or not, you're often the one doing the manipulating.
That's a hard wasp to swallow, huh?
2. You lose other people's respect.
It may be subconscious, but over time others begin to stop thinking about your feelings, wishes, and even your rights.
Because you've never given them any reason to consider these. By saying 'yes' repeatedly you've created an association with what they want, not with what you want.
And that link grows ever stronger with each 'yes' you give them.
3. You lose trust.
All of those 'yeses' you said sounded genuine enough, wouldn't you say? You certainly tried not to begrudgingly agree. You aimed to smile, not grind your teeth.
But however hard you try, hiding what you think isn't telling the truth. And as human beings, we hear alarm sirens when we sense that someone is being in any way false.
It's harsh because you've said 'yes' to be helpful, to be considerate, maybe even to flatter their ego. However the message they received is something altogether different. They know something doesn't smell right, and they soon lose trust in you.
And the reality is, it's often well-founded.
You see when you're a serial people-pleaser, juggling all those yeses in the air, you're bound to drop one… and then another. You're so overstretched, so overwhelmed that eventually you let them down.
And because up until now you've proved so reliable, they've learned that they can ask you to do stuff that's super important to them. So when you do eventually fail to live up to your 'yesses', you let them down hard.
And the trust they had in you dies right there.
4. You lose time to do the things you love.
Your to-do list is close to impossible, but that's seriously old news, I know. The things you love to do can take a hike because there are no minutes, let alone hours, left. Your hobbies, your passions, all your just-for-fun activities, they're never going to feature.
If you're going to keep on saying 'yes' to every request, the kindest thing is to say goodbye to them on last time and dump them in the trash can.
5. You become less lovable in your mind.
There are some great people whose admiration and respect you'd love to have. You see how they're standing up for what's important to them. You want them to see how similar you are really, how great you could get on.
Yet they seem distant, uninterested in becoming close.
And that totally eats away at how likable and lovable you feel.
You see, if you keep hiding under all those 'yeses', how can they possibly know, and like, the real you?
6. You lose self-confidence & others lose confidence in you.
Saying what you think others want to hear seems a nice way to make them feel good. In theory it should also help to eliminate conflict. No one wants to be seen upsetting people and causing conflict, do they? That's just a breeding ground for guilt.
It's a mean trick of life though that it doesn't actually work out that way.
The truth is often when people confide in you, they're silently asking for your advice. If you're just nodding blindly and saying 'yes', most people pick up on that.
The upshot is they don't really feel that much better. Or that much nearer a solution to their problem. So next time, they avoid you and confide in someone else.
Being confided in shows that someone trusts and respects you. And when they don't, your self- confidence and inner peace take a tandem nosedive.
7. You hate the things you used to love.
Remember those things you use to enjoy? Somehow they now seem a chore, a grind. Saying 'yes' too often has tarnished the whole experience.
Maybe you used to bake or do graphic design because you have a flair that made it satisfying and fulfilling. But that flair became irresistible to others. They called on you each and every time.
Now you dread being asked. You wished you'd never offered. Ever.
And maybe it's gone on so long you're not even sure any more if people actually like what you do. Perhaps your efforts are just seen as something free and easy they don't need to pay for.
And now you feel like never baking another cake or designing another poster. It's sucked all the fun out of it.
8. You deny yourself the opportunity to do the right thing.
You've had good reason to forever say 'yes' so far because it's been your failsafe against guilt. But when saying 'yes' means going against your principles you're caught in the guilt grinder.
You're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't.
That's no place for your peace of mind to flourish.
The Hidden Pay-Off Of Saying 'No'
"Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough." – Josh Billings
The reality is if you add up all the hidden costs of saying 'yes', you simply can't afford it. Whereas, if you add up all the pay-offs of saying 'no', you simply can't afford not to. Here's what happens if you learn to say 'no'…
1. Rather than lose, you gain respect.
In reality, people don't like you because you agree with them. Think about it: the people you truly admire… are they the kind of people who tell you as it is? The kind of people who aren't afraid to voice their opinions, to say 'No'?
Of course they are.
And those people feel exactly the same. So next time the world tells you to say 'yes', ask yourself:
'Do I like people who flatter and fawn? Or do I admire strong people who aren't afraid to voice their opinions kindly but firmly?'
If you want to be liked and loved, stand up for yourself and the world will love you for it.
2. You gain the habit of no.
Like all habits, saying 'no' is like a muscle. The more you exercise it, the more it grows. And the easier it is to do those exercises. In this instance, to say 'no'.
The reason most people never start to exercise their muscles is because they are unwilling to go through that short term pain for that long term gain.
Don't be one of those people.
3. You need to say no less often.
As you learn how to say 'no' effectively, you'll find that much of the complication that now ties you in anxious knots will evaporate. Your days will be simpler, your to-do list cleared of all the 'yes' jobs that forever piled up.
You'll be able to breathe, to think. And to choose.
Because as your 'no' becomes more of a habit, people will ask you less and less unless it's really important. They'll see you as someone who has a life (and mind) of their own. As someone who understands that goodwill is an exchange.
4. You gain boundaries and stop being everything to everyone.
Forever saying 'yes' has trampled your boundaries into the dirt. The lines you see as unacceptable for others to cross are so blurred everyone's confused. From where they're standing it seems as though pretty much everything is okay.
Saying 'no' automatically redefines those boundaries. It says:
'I've taken on all I want to.'
'That's not something I like to do.'
'I have something that's important to me that needs to come first.'
Politely and compassionately saying 'no', lets people know that you matter as a person. That you have a life to live, just as they do.
5. You stop being forever over-committed and regain balance.
Overwhelm and stress love people pleasers. People who just can't say 'no'. People who are forever taking on one more commitment, one more responsibility. 'Balance' in your life is nowhere to be seen.
The Statue Of Liberty herself would collapse under such an unbalanced load. Even she would need to balance out the 'yesses' with the 'nos', the compassion with the self-compassion.
Stop chewing wasps and find that balance again.
Imagine how it would feel. Go on, close your eyes…
Just picture how much more at ease you would be, how much more 'me' time you would have clawed back.
And how much less resentment and more peace of mind you'd have.
Who'd have thought that a two letter word could bring you such delicious, total and lasting relief?
Take heart. By learning to say that one small word you'll feel lighter, brighter, more energized. You can step away from the constant stress and overwhelm.
You can regain your sense of control.
Say 'no' and live wasp-free.


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(I apologize-this is long but details are important…)
As many of you may be aware, I (a founder of MAGIC) retired from MAGIC to address concerns presented to us from families in various regions of the world. To make a long story short, MAGIC is one patient advocacy group on the ground level of building an International Coalition of Organizations Supporting Endocrine Patients (ICOSEP). ICOSEP has been extraordinarily well received with a focus on global education regarding the important health indications of children's growth. MAGIC hosts the international group-which currently has member organizations from 35 countries and an international Board of Directors.
This coalition is comprised of patient advocate organizations representing a variety of medical conditions, physician organizations and other supporters. This union is a VERY important step for all endocrine patients throughout the world as we unite our voices and support each other globally. It is time that the world takes endocrinology seriously and …Together we are strong!
ICOSEP welcomes individuals (all medical conditions qualify) to serve as Ambassadors to various countries. These Ambassadors will be the go-between ICOSEP and the families, doctors and organizations in those countries.
What does volunteering for this position require?
1. Bilingual English and the Country you are representing.
2. Search the internet to develop a working list by which ( I will send you emails written in English) we can communicate with established patient advocate organizations and medical associations in that country. We hope to share resources and opportunities on a global level.
3. Be the international "face" of the Children's Growth Awareness Campaign, from MAGIC for that country.
4. Update me as to activities etc. going on with regards to that country so that I can include information in the international newsletter (2 x annually).
What benefits do the Ambassadors receive?
1. Ambassadors fulfilling their role receive free annual membership in MAGIC and
2. (Americans) Are able to create fundraisers by which they can use funds to support programs in that country and for their airfare etc. to attend appropriate development programs in their represented country. We cannot offer this benefit to Ambassadors who reside outside of the US due to legal constraints. However, other options may be possible. Please contact me (info below) to discuss if this option is available for your country.
Volunteering as an Ambassador is something that you need to think about before confirming. Therefore, I ask that anyone interested in becoming an Ambassador (and being featured on the ICOSEP website as that country's Ambassador, please contact me.
Thank you for your consideration!
Jamie Harvey
U.S. families- Call MAGIC at (630) 836-8200 and leave a message for Jamie Harvey to call you about the Ambassador program.
For families outside the U.S.-Email (firstname.lastname@example.com) so that we can communicate about this opportunity in more detail.


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Caleb Brooks
Ernestine Wagner, of Marion, Ala., knew something was wrong with her then-2-year-old son Caleb Brooks. He wasn't eating and was beginning to lose weight. She took him to the nearest pediatric clinic 30 miles away in Selma, but doctors assured her that Caleb was healthy and his disinterest in food would soon pass.
"Then one day he was just irritable," Ernestine recalls. "He didn't want to do anything but drink, drink, drink!" He also was urinating more than usual, so much so that he developed a painful diaper rash. Ernestine, a nurse, recognized the symptoms immediately. She drove her son to the nursing home where she works and checked his blood sugar. It registered 639 mg/dL – about 500 points higher than normal.
"I was freaked out," she says. She drove her son straight to the emergency room where he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Doctors immediately started him on IV fluids and insulin, and then sent him to Children's of Alabama in Birmingham where he stayed for about 3 days until his blood sugar was brought down to normal levels. "I could see a big improvement in him then," Ernestine says.
While Caleb received treatment, Ernestine was being given an education by the Children's staff on type 1 diabetes and training on how to keep her young son healthy. She would be responsible for keeping him on a strict schedule with regular meals and snacks, finger pricks to test blood sugar levels, and insulin injections. Hospital staff also assured her that if she had any questions, support was just a phone call away.
It has been more than two years since Caleb was diagnosed, and Ernestine has mastered her son's schedule. He is on two types of insulin –one, he takes once a day and the other, after meals. He eats a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has scheduled snacks between meals. She even leaves work during the day so she can give him his insulin shot after lunch, and has a timer set so preschool workers will remember to give him regular snacks. The school also has a machine so they can check his blood sugar during the day and notify Ernestine if it is too high or low.
"It's like a fulltime job," she says. "But it's important for him, and he's worth it."
Briley Teague
Briley Teague was 7 years old when her pediatrician pulled her mother, Angie, aside and said, "Your life is about to change."
Angie had been concerned when her daughter began complaining about being thirsty all the time. "She'd guzzle down a lot of water and then five minutes later she wanted more," she recalls. "Then at one point I noticed she looked like she had lost weight."
The pediatrician ran tests and diagnosed Briley with type 1 diabetes. She was sent immediately to Children's of Alabama. The diagnosis was shocking to Briley in particular because she said she didn't even feel sick. "But I told her that the tests showed a lot of glucose in her bloodstream and her kidneys were showing the same thing," she says. "So I had to say, 'sorry, honey, but you are sick.'"
Briley was admitted to Children's, where they began treating her condition. Then, both Briley and her family were given an education on type 1 diabetes, and told about the importance of staying on a regular schedule, and taught by the staff how to check blood glucose levels, count carbohydrates, and give insulin injections.
When doctors released Briley from the hospital, "I felt like I was coming home with a new baby," Angie recalls. "We've known this child for 7 years and now we have a whole new set of rules. It was very scary."
Briley was the strong one of the family, Angie recalls. "It was her father and I who were struggling. Here we were trying to give her injections but she was the one who was very stoic, very strong through it all."
It has been more than 5 years since Briley was first diagnosed with diabetes. Now a seventh-grader, she is in control of her own schedule. She now uses an insulin pump that delivers insulin 24 hours a day. She checks her blood-glucose levels 8-10 times a day and if she needs more insulin, she just pushes a few buttons on her pump. There is also a nurse at the school aware of Briley's condition who can assist her if she needs it.
"She's very responsible," Angie says. "She understands this is what she has to do to live a normal life."
By all other appearances, Briley is leading the life of a typical 13-year-old. She is a straight-A student who loves hanging out with friends and going on mission trips with her church youth group.
"She lives a full, productive life," Angie says. "She is just a blessing."
Briana Kinsey
When Briana Kinsey competes in the Miss Alabama pageant this June, she will come with a message – to encourage children to stay active and make sure they are eating healthy foods in order to prevent diabetes.
"Diabetes is a big issue in Alabama," says the former Miss Birmingham and current Miss Hoover. "We're the state with the highest rate of diabetes in the nation."
Briana became an advocate for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes when her mother was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago. She was living at home at the time and the diagnoses affected the entire family. "It made us much more health conscious as a family. We started paying attention to food proportions and making sure we ate something at each meal, because before we didn't. Diabetes kind of brought us together in a way."
Briana wanted to deliver her message to children in particular, especially since in recent years, with childhood obesity rates increasing in the United States, more children and adolescents are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a condition that used to be considered an adult-only disease.
To get a better understanding of diabetes and how it affects children, Briana began shadowing doctors at Children's of Alabama's endocrine clinic and working at a camp for children with both types of diabetes. This gave her insight into how children live with diabetes on a day-to-day basis.
She also took her "healthy lifestyle" message on the road, speaking at schools and helping with diabetes fundraisers.
"Most children probably don't understand what diabetes is," she says. "So the main thing I try to tell children is to stay active and make sure they are getting a healthy diet. That's really all they can do. Having a healthy lifestyle can have a huge impact on whether they develop diabetes."
Briana has also found a way to use her diabetes platform to propel her own plans for the future. She is currently a student at the University of Alabama majoring in biology with a concentration in pre-medical studies. "My mother is a physician, so I always knew I wanted to do something in the medical field," she says. "This has been a way to connect my platform to what I want to do later on when I graduate."


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I recently caught up with Dr. Susan Katz of the CRDM program to get her thoughts on the art of scholarly publication. Here is her advice:
And here is the "source code" for the infographic (aka her original answers):
What would prevent a seminar paper from being publishable?
In recent years, I have noticed several recurring problems with manuscripts that I have reviewed. Note that these are not necessarily ms. that were written by grad students! (1) Poor organization. (2) Insufficient research (inadequate literature review). (3) Minor grammatical and typographical errors that interfere with comprehension (PROOFREAD!). (4) A general lack of consistency and cohesion.
What is the most important element of a publishable paper?
Implications. The readers have to see the value in what you have written about. Ideally, the study will have implications for teaching, future research, and practice, but it MUST have implications for at least one of those areas.
How do you go about *beginning* the process of writing an academic paper?
I'm a serendipitous researcher, which means that I just pay a lot of attention to what's going on around me. I listen to colleagues for the possibilities of collaborative work, respond to suggestions that arise from reading or discussion from courses I teach, and get involved in various groups around campus that are of interest to me. I also just try to pay attention to what I find really interesting and see if there is something that I can contribute to the conversation on that topic. When I actually start writing, I'll try to tailor the project to a specific journal. I will, on occasion, discussion the paper with the journal editor first to see if they would be interested.
Any other advice or suggestions about the topic of academic publishing?
Don't get discouraged if an initial draft is rejected. When I was a graduate student, the first paper I submitted to a journal was rejected. I read the first paragraph of the rejection letter, and then stuffed the whole thing back in the envelope (this was before electronic submissions). I never even looked at the feedback to see what I might have done to revise the paper or if they had suggestions about other venues that might have been more appropriate! Learn to take criticism as something helpful–most reviewers are going to want to help you improve, they're not just being mean. And just keep at it.


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From left: Ed Nash, Jack Steadman, Suren De Saram, Jamie Maccoll
Bombay Bicycle Club are a band I've admired for a long time now, and their new single 'Always Like This' seems to exemplify everything good I've ever said about them. It's a deliciously danceable number, with an almost afro-pop melodious riff that would make Vampire Weekend jealous. Topped with Bombay's typically quivering, Devendra-esque vocals then, the track looks set to soundtrack the summer.
To make this a bit more interesting than me just raving about how good the song is, I instilled some help from lead singer and guitarist, Jack Steadman, who agreed to an interview because he's very nice like that.
Can you tell us a bit about 'Always Like This', and if there's a story behind it being written?
I was just messing around on the bass, and suddenly the funktopus grabbed me with his tentacles and the riff was born.
Any funny stories from the video shoot?
On the first shot my nerves and self-consciousness were not helped by the HUGE group of schoolgirls who were on their break or something and sat down to spectate.
Apparently the single is "born out of the band's love of dance music", but then your earlier stuff drew some comparisons to American indie, some of your music is folk-y and your album is named after a lyric from a hip hop song. With all of this in mind, what sort of direction can we expect the album and future
music to be going in? Is it a conscious progression? Bombay
We just listen to loads of stuff, and it naturally seeps into the music. For the next album, I would like to record it in a more lo-fi, garage-y way. Plus much more folky stuff to arrive soon.
How are you going to celebrate your album release?
Probably just the conventional way .
The tour is approaching; is there anywhere you're particularly looking forward to playing? And anywhere in future you'd like to play? Like, I once had a dream where you were playing at
Forum (I know, very strange dream), is that somewhere you'd want to play? Or even Kentish Town ? America
Kentish Town Forum is my favourite and dream venue, and my local venue. How did your dream know that?
Well, it was quite a while ago, just after I first heard you guys and had just been to a gig at Kentish Town Forum so we could put it down to coincidence. But it's more likely that I'm psychic - I once dreamt the school play would be 'Mulan' and it was. True stories.
I'd love to tour
too, I'll tour anywhere, it's always fun. America
Can you reveal any festivals you'll be playing yet?
I'm afraid not.
I've heard tell of an acoustic EP - can you say any more about that?
I don't know when it's out, because it needs some finishing touches. It's got a Joanna Newsom cover, and a John Martyn cover, and some new stuff. It's my debut on the banjo too.
You got pretty heated about the whole stage invasion thing a while back - has that all calmed down since? And are you actually against it, as I swear I remember you encouraging it...
We love stage invasions, but not when they don't respect our gear, it just bugs me a bit when they jump on all your stuff. Sometimes we're not in the mood too.
The band and the fans getting crushed in a stage invasion
You guys are pretty renowned as a live band, but who would you say is the best live act you've seen and why?
The Dirty Three, I was so stoned and I started crying floods of tears and laughing like crazy. The most powerful and beautiful music I ever heard live.
You've all got places waiting for you at uni - what's the plan at the moment in regards to that? Would you carry on making music if you did end up going?
It's there just in case something with the band goes wrong, it's a backup plan. I'll be making music wherever I am for sure.
Outside of music, what do you guys enjoy doing?
Getting krunk. Either that or just spending time with my girlfriend. Or eating, maybe watching a nouvelle vague film.
Any recommended listening?
Coki- Bloodthirst, Anne Briggs - Willie O Winsbury, Duke Ellington - Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease Me)
While you've got our attention, anything else you'd like to say?
Many thanks to Jack for the interview, you can pre-order 'Always Like This' (out on April 13th) on either 7" or 12" format from HERE with remixes from both DFA's Tim Goldsworthy and James Rutledge.
Photo credits to The Fly and Louise Nindi, respectively.


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Stories of Faith: MosesSun, Mar 11, 2018
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We often think of Moses as a giant of faith. But when did he arrive at such a level of faith? Moses underwent 80 years of challenges to reach a point at which he could lead God's people. In the same way we can grow in our faith.
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The Assembly and Sailor Jerry have been running an excellent video series for the past few months with live bands performing…
Assembly Radio and Sailor Jerry have been running an excellent video series for the past few months with local bands performing short live sets. The sound quality is excellent and the experience has a dynamic quality that manages to bring across the live experience authentically.
Sakawa Boys, who have been blowing us away with their increasingly-brilliant live shows recently, are the latest band to be featured. They look and sound confident and assured, and the videos provide a chance to get even more familiar with two of their cuts. So far the band has only released a (pretty amazing-sounding) 'demo' recording of 'Lazy Eys', and the three-song set they performed has two songs, 'Sakawa' and 'Don't Be A Stranger' as well as a cover of Santigold's 'The Keepers'.
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Day 2 Prague
On our second day in Prague we decided to revisit some of the places we were introduced to during the tour, starting with St. Victus Cathedral. In a word, AMAZING! Admittedly, I am a Gothic Cathedral nut. The soaring spires, the flying buttresses. I never cease to be amazed at what people were able to construct so many years ago and without cranes and modern day machinery.
Tomb of St. John
Czech rulers were crowned right in this room in front of the coffin. The wallpaper is encrusted with precious and semi-precious stones and above that are 14th century murals. The room is impressive.
Astromonical Clock. On the hour the apostles rotate through the windows. Last summer the clock broke in JULY, high season for tourists. There are only two clock makers and both were on holiday. One was paid handsomely to return early and fix it.
Prague is full of really good photo ops!
Italian Embassy
We opted for Czech food again at lunch and initially my kids weren't too happy; they wanted to eat at TGIF. TIP:We have found that American chain restaurants in Europe don't always deliver the quality you expect and often the prices on the menu are hiked up. I can't tell you the name of the restaurant we ate at, it was somewhere between TGIF and our hotel. We just ducked into a restaurant that looked "authentic" and we weren't disappointed.


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Last night was a good night for many reasons. Good times, good people, AND good ideas. There are many things that need to be addressed and explained in my post today.
The best part of my actual job, is not the pay, it is not what I do when I am working, it is not the pension, it is not the benefits, it is not who I work with. The best part of my job is the fact that I do not need to go to my job for another 2 months, and I have the freedom to dick around for the next 9 weeks. PERIOD. There is NO better perk to my career, than what I just explained, at least to me. There are "others" who get satisfaction on many different levels sharing the same career I have, and that is fine, I don't judge what gets other people off, its just not the same thing that gives me my main satisfaction of my job.
Its funny that when I am describing the best part of my job to someone else, I always say "The best part of my job is when I don't have to be at it….". This is the most true statement I have ever said in regards to my outlook on my career. Do I sound like a dick? I am not sure, but please let me know, because I have 2 months ahead of me with no job to have to go to 5 days a week and NOTHING on my schedule all summer long, so I could use something to do, like read how pissed off you are, that you are working for the next 2 months and I am not……
Its 9:30 a.m. and I just brought my girlfriend a glass of ice water. She was laying downstairs in the basement, for many reasons:
- because she woke up early from the sun shining in the bedroom
- because our bedroom was warm
- because the air conditioner was turned off, due to the door being open last night, and I choose to turn off the air conditioner (which can be done from bed) instead of getting out of bed and closing the door…..
- she's probably slightly hungover from the good times and good people of last night, so darkness is her friend and she has formed an alliance with it, in order to help recuperate
- and not to mention the fact that I am sure that I snore loudly, after a night of good times…..
So I go downstairs and she is now awake, and on the computer. I give her the water and she mumbles something regarding Burger King. Burger King does not serve lunch until 11 A.M, so I let her know that she is shit out of luck for another hour and 33 minutes. She understands this concept very well, because Burger King has been her hangover cure for at least a few centuries.
Our conversation comes to a close, and I decide to leave her to come back upstairs to write a bit more (which ends up being a lot more). As I am walking up the stairs (after the conversation has already concluded) she starts off a new conversation with me, by saying:
"Oh, never-mind……."
I have issues with this statement for many reasons.
- First, usually when you are engaged in an adult conversation with another adult, you will first say something to the other adult, AND THEN you would say "Oh, never-mind…..". Under a normal conversation with an adult, you should NOT start off the conversation with "Oh, never-mind….."
- Second, I have NO IDEA what I should NOT be minding, since I was never told what to mind yet, as this is the start of our new conversation.
So I was standing at the top of the stairs, and I am looking down to the basement in silence. I do not know how to respond to such a statement that I apparently have issues with.
My only response is "WHAT?………………WHAT?", because I sure as hell am not going to respond by asking her what I should be "neverminding about", since I have not been given sufficient data from her yet in regards to what I should be "neverminding". She then proceeds to say:
"NOTHING, I just wanted you to look at something".
I have issues with THIS statement as well, for many reasons.
- First, usually when you are engaged in an adult conversation, when you say the word "nothing", you mean…………….. "NOTHING".
Like for example:
Some dude asks….
"What are you required to do for your job this summer? "
Now when I said "nothing" right there, I meant EXACTLY what I said. When my girlfriend starts off a sentence with "Nothing……." it is almost ALWAYS guaranteed to be followed by some statement, which is obviously not "Nothing"…….This just does not make sense to me.
Here is an example of this skewed use of the word "Nothing":
Some dude asks…..
"What are you required to do for your job this summer?"
"Nothing…….I just have to go to it, and work 5 days a week, and wake up early, and be pissed off that I have to have a job"
BACK TO THE WRITER'S STRESS……I only enjoy writing when "it flows" or when I am in this stress zone. Last night when I was among three friends, and my girlfriend, I think I came up with at least 4 different blog posts for the future, AND……… I came up with my million dollar idea, which is a book that I will be pursuing and writing for the next 5 years at least. There is much to be explained regarding this, and initially this book idea was supposed to be the premise of today's blog post……15 paragraphs later, I get to what was the reason I started to write this morning, which is my book I that I will be pursuing. This book should not be confused with my first book, this will be my second book. And I must explain the concept of the first book before I can explain my second book.
I started toying with the idea of writing when I was about 27. Before that, I never really considered it. When my girlfriend bought me a nice journal I started to write short, quick snippets of things which I felt would be entertaining. Although a lot of the things I wrote were intended to be humorous, I intended this book to be considered an "Entertaining book, which happened to be very funny as well". I had the idea to have all different types of reading material. Some stories would be just crazy experiences of myself or my friends, which should be shared. Some stories would be pure comedic in nature. Some stories would be events of sorrow. I have one chapter dedicated to nothing but funny quotes which should be shared with the world, rather than to be forgotten over the years, because we just go on and live our lives.
My actual goal for my first book was to write 30- 50 random, entertaining stories, which would be perfect to pick up and read while you were taking a shit in the bathroom. I dreamed big and thought that if this book ever became published, I would need to have a website, which would show the daily life of an ordinary guy, who made it big with a published book. It would show you what Andrew Michaels is doing now that he is rich and can go anywhere and do anything…..within reason obviously. That is where I came up with the title of the website. The initial point of this website was to show my daily or weekly life, when I have the opportunity to do what I want, AND I don't need to be worried about having a fucking job anymore. So I dreamed big and started this website back in December (well before my first book was even remotely being close to being done).
A lot of material that I have written in that book has not been used on my website, but I must say that this website basically became the book that I initially started to write. The concept, the randomness, the funny stories, the things I feel like sharing, the sad stories, are all concepts within the realm of what I wanted to do with my initial book.
This website should actually be called "What's Andrew Michaels Thinking Now", but it isn't because when I started it up, the initial plan, was for you to see what an ordinary dude was doing now that he had money and did not need to have a fucking job.
But I finally have my big million dollar idea in life, in regards to writing. I have finally found a fucking plot, to a real story, that I feel many people will genuinely want to read. Everything will be true which is written in this book. Many of the things that will be read will be eye openers to average folk like myself. Everyone's names in my book will have to be anonymous for security purposes. And I expect to be writing this for a LONG TIME. My real goal is to have 2000 pages written, and take the best 400 pages for my story. That sounds like a lot to write, but the material to which I will be writing is ENDLESS in nature. And those other 1600 pages could always be used for other books, if the first one works out.
This is What Andrew Michaels is Doing Now……..


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- AnonymousNovember 23, 2010 at 11:05 AM
I've been after this tune for years. Thank you.ReplyDelete
No problem, if you do a little bit of search through the site I've put up a lot of this bootleg break series, always thought it was Meat Katie behind all of them. I have a few more so will dig them out.ReplyDelete
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Sharing Christ: One Neighborhood at a Time
Christ Church of South Philly's building was brimming, wall to wall, with food. The story behind why is incredible and also a direct reflection of the partnership we share as Sovereign Grace Churches. For the second year in a row, we have used our building to serve Easter Outreach. Easter Outreach is a collaborative effort of over 40 churches in Philadelphia to pull resou...Keep Reading


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We are home and we would like to thank you and your agency helping us have a wonderful trip. All the drivers were kind, courteous, and entertaining. They arrived on time or had called and indicated if they were running late and when they would be there. All the guides were prompt and extremely knowledgeable. The hotels were nice and reasonably conveniently located. With the trip your helped arrange, we were able to relax and enjoy the trip. Thanks, Jerry and Carol
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