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Americans have always looked on the Labor Day weekend as one last fling with summer. For most drivers, that once meant a lot of high-anxiety mileage, as they worried about keeping up with traffic while avoiding ticket-happy state troopers.
But no longer. Last year Congress repealed the National Maximum Speed Limit of 55 mph (65 mph on rural interstates and freeways designed for high speeds). Now states can set their own speed limits based on local driving conditions.
For more than 20 years, the Democratic leadership in Congress blocked all efforts to overturn this anachronism. In 1995, though, the tide changed. With their robust commitment to limited government, conservative House and Senate freshmen strongly pushed for a repeal -- and were finally successful when President Clinton reluctantly signed their bold legislation.
Since the repeal, more than 20 states have raised their limits, including seven within a week of the repeal's effective date. Four of those states -- Oklahoma, Wyoming, Nevada and Arizona -- posted a top speed of 75 mph, while Montana eliminated its daytime speed limit for passenger vehicles, reverting to its pre-1974 law requiring drivers to maintain a "reasonable and prudent speed."
The results? Highway patrolmen and state traffic engineers in Montana and in every other state I spoke with -- 11 in all -- report that average speeds have only increased one to two mph. Fatalities have actually decreased in some states. So much for safety advocates' apocalyptic predictions. Patrolmen and traffic engineers -- whose reputations depend on drivers' safety --resoundingly supported the repeal because it permits states to set more reasonable speed limits. According to engineers, the proper method of determining limits is to measure the speed of traffic under ideal conditions. The posted speed limit should be the speed that 85 percent of traffic is traveling. In effect, drivers set the speed limit.
On many highways, the federally mandated 55 and 65 mph speed limits were unreasonably low -- often five or 10, and sometimes 15 mph below this driver-imposed maximum. The feds, of course, set the low limits in the name of safety. Yet, when people drive at the 85th percentile speed, they "are least likely to be in motor vehicle crashes," according to engineer Tom Hicks of the Maryland State Highway Administration. "It's the people who drive much slower or faster who are most at risk." Unreasonably low speed limits exacerbate the risk posed by these slower and faster drivers. Alan Soltani, the chief traffic engineer at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, says when the driver-set maximum was 75 and the speed limit was set at 55, "drivers weren't comfortable -- some drove 55, some 65, some 75. There was so much variance that accidents increased." When the limit is raised to its proper level, the evidence shows, these dangerous variances in speed start to disappear.
Efforts to enforce unreasonably low speed limits also undermine police effectiveness. In 1978, Congress started requiring the states to certify drivers' compliance with the 55 mph limit or face cuts in their federal highway funds. So highway patrolmen were told to enforce a law that the majority of motorists were breaking -- a law that threatened rather than improved safety.
Indeed, in a 1984 study of the effects of the 55 mph speed limit, the National Research Council found that 29 percent of highway patrol hours were devoted to rural interstates, where only 9 percent of traffic fatalities occurred. This means more dangerous roads -- such as undivided country highways, high-speed two-lane roads and highways running through congested commercial areas -- received less attention.
By requiring states to prove they were enforcing the 55 mph speed limit, the federal legislation effectively reduced patrol presence on non-interstates while increasing the traffic on these roadways. This substantially endangered safety.
"People move off and onto interstates depending on the speed," says Bill Jackman, a representative of the American Automobile Association. "If the speed limit is only 55 or 65, they will move onto a country road that will get them there just as fast. The problem there is that the fatality rate is three times higher when you get off the interstates. Interstates are the safest highways we have." With repeal of the federal limit, states can post more realistic limits that will attract drivers to the safer interstates. The repeal of the national speed limit may even signal new attitudes in Washington. Restoring the states' authority on this issue means trusting them to form safe and responsible policies. And if we can trust the states in this area, why not others?
This essay by Tyce Palmaffy, a senior at the University of Virginia, is adapted from her article in the Sept./Oct. issue of the Heritage Foundation's magazine, Policy Review: The Journal of American Citizenship.


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Discussion in 'Roadster: Technical' started by bart513, Aug 21, 2013.
Does this exist? I think I read something about this along with a different sway bar?
From what I heard there's a retro-fit kit for the 1.5's and the 2.0's that ended up with the single fan blower in the rear. The upgrade are two blowers, some kit where I believe it utilizes the two screws to hold the blower (must be some bracket to put pressure down even on both fans) as opposed to the four screws that hold the 2.x dual blowers on, and a new rear swaybar to accommodate the blower.
I'm curious if this is a job someone can do by themselves.
jbadger had his 1.5 retrofitted, he'd be a good person to ask questions about. I think this is a good move since keeping temps down on electronics typically lead to longevity of the components.
This is not needed in the 1.5s as the second fan is in the PEM and that IMHO is a much better design.
From what I heard, the 2.x's have a dual fan in the PEM and the 1.5's only one. I believe jbadger mentioned his PEM temps did drop after this upgrade. Although it appears the real reason that a dual blower was added was for cold weather climates with salty roads and snow and failures occurring with the single fan.
The original 2.x's had two fans, one for the motor and one for the PEM. They were prone to failure, especially from road salt, and were replaced by a single fan (one motor with two blowers) plus a shroud to protect from debris. The upgrade was only done for cars in cold climates.
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I believe that is under the front hood, not in the rear correct? Is there an upgrade in the rear by the motor and PEM?
There were two upgrades:
1. A shroud was added to the front fans for 1.5 and 2.0 Roadsters to improve AC performance.
Cooling system improvement
2. Rear fans were replaced for 2.x Roadsters in cold climates to prevent failure from road salt. The upgrade added a rear shroud to block debris and replaced the rear sway bar to accommodate the new fan and shroud.
So the rear fans were not an upgrade for the 1.5?
No, the 1.5's have the PEM fan on the PEM where it's less likely to suck in road debris. It only became a problem on the 2.x's when the fan was moved to road level.
Thank you for clearing it up.
Here is a picture of the second fan in the PEM of a 1.5. I think this is a better design and it is nearly impossible to suck up road debris. It is on the underside of the 1.5 PEM. You can see it on the upper left corner of this picture.
The PEM fan for the 2.x is on the underside next to the motor fan on the 1.5.
Oh yes I see. Thanks!
dhrivnak, how hard is it to take the PEM off on the 1.5?
Thanks much.
That was a pic from an annual service performed by a Tesla Ranger and some serious high voltage is present at the PEM. Be aware that serious injury or death will occur if the battery/current isn't shut down properly.
Quick correction, I have a 2.0. Yes, my blower failed and so I took it in for service and got the dual blower assembly. It was a $1500 upgrade through the service department at Fremont.
To my knowledge, my Roadster was never in cold climate (Sunny California), but yes i've heard they are prone to failure. The service department strongly recommended that I upgrade to the dual blower. I believe in previous threads I mistakenly called it a dual fan assembly, as I wasn't aware of the difference.
Thank you for this link. I'm going to look into pricing on this as my AC does not provide even cool air.
It is a bit of a job, not impossible but harder than changing an air filter. The PEM weighs about 110 lbs and is bulky so a friend really helps. I think there are only 6 bolts but 7 electrical connector plugs. Unless very handy I would watch a ranger first. I have yet to do one by myself but have watched the rangers in preparation for when I do not HAVE to have an annual servicing.


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- 2 tsp dry yeast
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- 5 cup plain flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tbs olive oil
- STEP 1 Combine yeast, sugar and water in a bowl. Stir well.
- STEP 2 Add half the flour stirring. Cover and stand in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until frothy.
- STEP 3 Stir in remaining flour, cumin, salt and oil. Mix to a firm dough.
- STEP 4 On a floured surface, knead the dough until smooth for about 10 minutes.
- STEP 5 Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover and stand in a warm place for about an hour or until dough doubles in size.
- STEP 6 Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
- STEP 7 Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll into balls.
- STEP 8 With a rolling pin on a floured surface, roll each ball into a 20 cm size round.
- STEP 9 Stand for 20 minutes to allow dough to rest.
- STEP 10 Brush base of heated frying pan with a little extra olive oil and cook rounds of dough, one at a time covered for about 3 minutes or until browned underneath. Flip dough and cook for a further 2 minutes, covered.
- STEP 11 Repeat with extra oil and remaining rounds of dough. Keep warm in a low oven. Cover with foil until serving.
You can sprinkle finely chopped onion, cheese, minced garlic and your favourite seasonings on dough round and cook onion side down before flipping and cooking other side. Finely chopped bacon is also very tasty. Can be cooked on a barbeque with the lid down.
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I had this recipe for a while finally got around to using it. i usually buy them but I am so glad I forgot to buy them. I used my bread machine for this by putting in the dry ingredients first then the yeast/water/sugar mix and oil last. Perfecto!! much nicer than the bought ones, softer so easy to cook. They are very filling so the left overs are tonight's tea, toasted in sandwich maker with yummy stuff inside. Will definitely use again and again. Thanks
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I have made this recipe countless times and it is always amazing. My family uses it to make wraps with. The only thing I have to add is that you need to cook it as soon as you roll it out or it becomes sticky and hard.
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Plenty of steps involved in making this bread. Enjoyed the cumin flavours. Quite passable but not sure if it is worth all of the effort. Maybe will try in my breadmaker next time.
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I made the dough for the bread in my breadmaker - putting the water in first and then adding all of the ingredients in the normal order and mixed it on the dough setting. The flavour is really good - I think the cumin is delicious, (I fresh ground it and added it while the dough was mixing). I haven't quite got the knack of getting the rounds a perfect shape - but I will be making the recipe again so can practice. I served it with salad, hummus dip, and grilled lamb chops.
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As his freshman season wore on and his body wore down, the light came on for Kendall Stephens.
Despite feeling the effects of an off-season lost to senior-year shoulder surgery, then battling through a recurring groin issue - on top off all the challenges every freshman faces - particularly at the Big Ten level, Stephens was a better, more well-rounded player at the end of his freshman season than he was the beginning.
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"I think I'm capable of a lot," Stephens said after a recent workout. "I think I can lead the team in many ways and be a big part of changing this program around. I'm confident I have the ability to do that and I'm willing to do that. It's just a matter of time."
He showed flashes.
Shooting has always been the wing's defining characteristic and will be until the day he's done playing.
But through the course of his freshman year, he was making more plays as opposed to shots; scoring in more ways; rebounding better and making more effort plays; and showing modest improvement on defense.
"He was trying to make his impact on our team through shooting and shooting alone," Coach Matt Painter said, referring to the start of the season. "He's a very good shooter and he has a chance to be a very good player. As the season progressed he did some more things off the bounce. He shot his pull-up or got to the basket. He put more energy into the defensive end, got some loose balls and rebounds. That's what we need him to do. We need Kendall Stephens to be a really good player, not just a really good shooter.
"His decision-making will improve and adding strength will give him some more confidence. That's our goal for him, to be a really good player."
The first step for Stephens is to get his body right.
That's a two-fold process for the 6-foot-6 sophomore-to-be.
First, he must get healthy. He was held out of contact work during individual workouts this semester to give his groin issue a chance to heal.
Once he's back to full strength, strength and conditioning become his emphasis.
He missed the entire spring last year and much of the summer after undergoing the shoulder surgery that cut short his senior season at St. Charles East High School in Chicagoland.
This summer will be his first healthy one since the one that followed his junior year in high school.
Physical strength might complement whatever mental strength experience has given Stephens after he played 32 games as a rookie, starting half of them, and played more than 20 minutes per game.
"It opened my eyes and put my mind at ease," Stephens said, "because I was more confident and knew what to expect."
He had his moments.
In a loss to Michigan State in Mackey Arena, Stephens scored a team-high 19 points on 4-of-5 shooting from three-point territory. It was one of the seven times during Big Ten play that he scored in double-figures.
For the season, Stephens averaged eight points and shot 37 percent from three-point range, a team-best among those with a notable number of attempts. In a year in which Purdue played in all of one postseason game in the Big Ten Tournament, Stephens' 64 threes fell just short of a school freshman record.
He made big shots, too, like his late three-point play in Purdue's win at West Virginia or his clutch banked-in jump shot that gave the Boilermakers an outside chance in the final minutes of a loss to Oklahoma State. He buried a long three at Minnesota in the game's final seconds that set Purdue up for a chance at the end.
The freshman was sometimes quick with his trigger, though, firing at will, on occasion to his team's detriment, over-aggressiveness Purdue hopes will be ironed out through experience.
On a team that has two upperclassmen on scholarship at the moment, leadership might be needed from younger players, a role Stephens aspires to fill.
"That's kind of what my role's becoming right now, now that I have a year under my belt," he said. "I think I had a somewhat-productive year and people on the team might respect what I have to say. With that, I have a lot of responsibility on my shoulders."
Whether it's tangible contributions or intangibles ones, Stephens is clearly poised to be an absolutely crucial player for Purdue next season, as has already been communicated to him, as if it needed to be.
"The coaches have talked to me about what they see in me for the future and what they need from me next year," he said. "It's on me in terms of where I'm going to be and whether I'm going to get myself right or not (physically) come August.
"Coach Painter told me he expects me to be a bigger leader and bigger part of the team. I definitely expect to get more minutes than I did last year, so with that I need to be a better decision-maker on the court and be able to do more. I have to put the time in and prepare myself for (the role) I'm going to be put into."
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A really delightful pair of sterling silver baskets perfect for candy, nuts or perhaps Pot Pourri.
Made from a good gauge of silver, beautifully pierced or reticulated and all the edges with a raised beading.
Each has a good clear hallmark for the highly collectible Chester assay office and the year 1907, Edwardian in era. The makers mark is also present for the silversmith, George Nathan & Ridley Hayes.
The combined weight of the two baskets is 5.91 Troy Ounces or 134.1 Grams. The baskets have a rim diameter of 4" and stand 2 1/4" tall to top of rim or 4 1/4" tall to top of handles.
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The programme for the 15th edition of Sónar is based on two main themes – the "female factor" in today's music and "hybridism" as the result of the intersection of musical genres and subgenres. Women have pride of place on the bill. Unquestionable divas of modern pop like Goldfrapp and Róisín Murphy provide a contrast to the confrontational and multicultural glamour of M.I.A. or the vocal alchemy of Camille, the new muse of the "chanson française". Leading figures that are impossible to label, such as Justice, Yelle, Diplo, Spank Rock and
Boys Noize give this year's programme an injection of hybrid energy and a proud display of the spirit of 'Do It Yourself'. It will be a scenario for encounters and reencounters. Two short-lived fleeting but legendary duos will be reunited at Sónar – synthesiser pop legends Yazoo, and Mike Banks together with Jeff Mills, the genesis of Underground Resistance. On a contemporary note, Jamie Cullum and his brother Ben Cullum join forces with the former member of Underworld Darren Emerson to create BC vs JC featuring Darren Emerson. The collaborators and protégées of Kanye West, A-Trak and Kid Sister, combine decks and rhymes with the new phenomenon DJ Mehdi.Sonar 2008, Barcelona 19.20.21 June


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Chinavasion has released a cool waterproof bluetooth speaker which has the similarity with our wireless floating speakers and aqua sounder from the past.
It seems you can use this waterproof bluetooth speaker in the sea water / salt water without breaking the speaker.
But using Bluetooth technology to stream the music is probably a bad idea. The main reason is the range between the speaker and your bluetooth cell phone/iPhone must maintain in a close distant or the speaker won't tune the music well. And who would like to bring their cell phone/iPhone to the Sea anyway?
But this Waterproof bluetooth speaker might works well with pool/bathtub environment.
(Price: $40 at Chinavasion)


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I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now
But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow
And as I go along life's way
I'm reaping better than I sowed
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed
Haven't got a lot of riches
and sometimes the going's tough
But I've got loving ones all around me
and that makes me rich enough
I thank GOD for his Blessings
and the Mercies HE's bestowed
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed
I remember times when things went wrong
My faith wore somewhat thin
But all at once the dark clouds broke
and the sun peeped through again
So LORD, help me not to gripe
about the tough rows I have hoed
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed
If GOD gives me strength and courage
When the way grows steep and rough
I'll not ask for other blessings
I'm already Blessed enough
And may I never be too busy
to help others bear their loads
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed
When I think of how many people in this world have it worse
than I do, I realize just how BLESSED WE really are
There's one thing for which you should be abundantly thankful
Only you and God have all the facts about yourself ♥
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww ... :hearthug:
Usquequaque in fimus; tantum altitudinem varius.
Oh Hells!~Bells! I also know that I am blessed,
cause everyday I wake up and come to my PC,
I see all of my cyber friends, and wish that they,
where here with me.
I can't mention all of them cause their are just to many,
But these are the people that keep me going. And
I thank you.
look at ya'll ... how could I not feel so blessed???
Blessed are the mik for I am one, just don't piss me off for the you shall know hell.
Daddy's Poem
Her hair was up in a pony tail
Her favorite dress tied with a bow
Today was Daddy's Day at school
And she couldn't wait to go
But her mommy tried to tell her
That she probably should stay home
Why the kids might not understand
If she went to school alone
But she was not afraid
She knew just what to say
What to tell her classmates
Of why he wasn't there today
But still her mother worried
For her to face this day alone
And that was why once again
She tried to keep her daughter home
But the little girl went to school
Eager to tell them all
About a dad she never sees
A dad who never calls
There were daddies along the wall in back
For everyone to meet
Children squirming impatiently
Anxious in their seats
One by one the teacher called
A student from the class
To introduce their daddy
As seconds slowly passed
At last the teacher called her name
Every child turned to stare
Each of them was searching
A man who wasn't there
Where's her daddy at?
She heard a boy call out
She probably doesn't have one
Another student dared to shout
And from somewhere near the back
She heard a daddy say
Looks like another deadbeat dad
Too busy to waste his day
The words did not offend her
As she smiled up at her Mom
And looked back at her teacher
Who told her to go on
And with hands behind her back
Slowly she began to speak
And out from the mouth of a child
Came words incredibly unique
'My Daddy couldn't be here
Because he lives so far away
But I know he wishes he could be
Since this is such a special day
And though you cannot meet him
I wanted you to know
All about my daddy
And how much he loves me so
He loved to tell me stories
He taught me to ride my bike
He surprised me with pink roses
And taught me to fly a kite
We used to share fudge sundaes
And ice cream in a cone
And though you cannot see him
I'm not standing here alone
'Cause my daddy's al ways with me
Even though we are apart
I know because he told me
He'll forever be in my heart
With that, her little hand reached up
And lay across her chest
Feeling her own heartbeat
Beneath her favorite dress
And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads
Her mother stood in tears
Proudly watching her daughter
Who was wise beyond her years
For she stood up for the love
Of a man not in her life
Doing what was best for her
Doing what was right
And when she dropped her hand back down
Staring straight into the crowd
She finished with a voice so soft
But its message clear and loud
'I love my daddy very much
he's my shining star
And if he could, he'd be here
But heaven's just too far
You see he is a Brittish soldier
And died just this past year
When a roadside bomb hit his convoy
And taught Britians to fear
But sometimes when I close my eyes
it's like he never went away.'
And then she closed her eyes
And saw him there that day
And to her mothers amazement
She witnessed with surprise
A room full of daddies and children
All starting to close their eyes
Who knows what they saw before them
Who knows what they felt inside
Perhaps for merely a second
They saw him at her side
'I know you're with me Daddy'
To the silence she called out
And what happened next made believers
Of those once filled with doubt
Not one in that room could explain it
For each of their eyes had been closed
But there on the desk beside her
Was a fragrant long-stemmed rose
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment
By the love of her shining star
And given the gift of believing
That heaven is never too far
Usquequaque in fimus; tantum altitudinem varius.
to believe anything else is to sink into the despair of hopelessness
I can't and I won't believe this is all there is
that was wonderful Bamber, thank you!
I can't quote the book
The chapter or the verse
You can't tell me it all ends
In a slow ride in a hearse
You know I'm more and more convinced
The longer that i live
Yeah, this can't be
No, this can't be
No, this can't be all there is
Its one of those songs puts a lump in my throat every time I hear it. Both my parents and my sister have been carers and I know more than I want to about this sort of thing.
Usquequaque in fimus; tantum altitudinem varius.
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them'
2. Keep only cheerful friends
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop'
4. Enjoy the simple things
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive
7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is
10 Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away
One day I had a date with friends for lunch. Mae, a little old "blue hair" about 80 years old, came along with them - all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Mae who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate."
I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. "Along with heated apple pie," Mae added, completely unabashed. We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine. I couldn't take my eyes off Mae as her pie a-la-mode went down.. The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches silently and frowned.
The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae. I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait. I smiled. She asked if she amused me. I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible? She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, "I'm tasting all that is Possible.
I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was. (She grinned) I haven't been this old before."
"So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many books I haven't read. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.
There are many malls I haven't shopped. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes. I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace..
I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.
I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired."
With that, I called the waitress over. "I've changed my mind, " I said. "I want what she is having, only add some more whipped cream!"
Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love and respect. Remember that while money talks Chocolate Sings!
A brother and sister had made their usual hurried, obligatory pre-Christmas visit to the little farm where dwelt their elderly parents with their small herd of horses. The farm was where they had grown up and had been named Lone Pine Farm because of the huge pine, which topped the hill behind the farm. Through the years the tree had become a talisman to the old man and his wife, and a landmark in the countryside. The young siblings had fond memories of their childhood here, but the city hustle and bustle added more excitement to their lives, and called them away to a different life.
The old folks no longer showed their horses, for the years had taken their toll, and getting out to the barn on those frosty mornings was getting harder, but it gave them a reason to get up in the mornings and a reason to live. They sold a few foals each year, and the horses were their reason for joy in the morning and contentment at day's end.
Angry, as they prepared to leave, the young couple confronted the old folks "Why do you not at least dispose of The Old One." She is no longer of use to you. It's been years since you've had foals from her. You should cut corners and save so you can have more for yourselves. How can this old worn out horse bring you anything but expense and work? Why do you keep her anyway?"
The old man looked down at his worn boots, holes in the toes, scuffed at the barn floor and replied, " Yes, I could use a pair of new boots. His arm slid defensively about the Old One's neck as he drew her near with gentle caressing he rubbed her softly behind her ears. He replied softly, "We keep her because of love. Nothing else, just love."
Baffled and irritated, the young folks wished the old man and his wife a Merry Christmas and headed back toward the city as darkness stole through the valley. The old couple shook their heads in sorrow that it had not been a happy visit. A tear fell upon their cheeks. How is it that these young folks do not understand the peace of the love that filled their hearts?
So it was, that because of the unhappy leave-taking, no one noticed the insulation smoldering on the frayed wires in the old barn. No one saw the first spark fall. No one but the "Old One".
In a matter of minutes, the whole barn was ablaze and the hungry flames were licking at the loft full of hay. With a cry of horror and despair, the old man shouted to his wife to call for help as he raced to the barn to save their beloved horses. But the flames were roaring now, and the blazing heat drove him back. He sank sobbing to the ground, helpless before the fire's fury. His wife back from calling for help cradled him in her arms, clinging to each other, they wept at their loss.
By the time the fire department arrived, only smoking, glowing ruins were left, and the old man and his wife, exhausted from their grief, huddled together before the barn. They were speechless as they rose from the cold snow covered ground. They nodded thanks to the firemen as there was nothing anyone could do now. The old man turned to his wife, resting her white head upon his shoulders as his shaking old hands clumsily dried her tears with a frayed red bandana. Brokenly he whispered, "We have lost much, but God has spared our home on this eve of Christmas. Let us gather strength and climb the hill to the old pine where we have sought comfort in times of despair. We will look down upon our home and give thanks to God that it has been spared and pray for our beloved most precious gifts that have been taken from us.
And so, he took her by the hand and slowly helped her up the snowy hill as he brushed aside his own tears with the back of his old and withered hand.
The journey up the hill was hard for their old bodies in the steep snow. As they stepped over the little knoll at the crest of the hill, they paused to rest, looking up to the top of the hill the old couple gasped and fell to their knees in amazement at the incredible beauty before them.
Seemingly, every glorious, brilliant star in the heavens was caught up in the glittering, snow-frosted branches of their beloved pine, and it was aglow with heavenly candles. And poised on its top most bough, a crystal crescent moon glistened like spun glass. Never had a mere mortal created a Christmas tree such as this. They were breathless as the old man held his wife tighter in his arms.
Suddenly, the old man gave a cry of wonder and incredible joy. Amazed and mystified, he took his wife by the hand and pulled her forward. There, beneath the tree, in resplendent glory, a mist hovering over and glowing in the darkness was their Christmas gift. Shadows glistening in the night light.
Bedded down about the "Old One" close to the trunk of the tree, was the entire herd, safe.
At the first hint of smoke, she had pushed the door ajar with her muzzle and had led the horses through it. Slowly and with great dignity, never looking back, she had led them up the hill, stepping cautiously through the snow. The foals were frightened and dashed about. The skittish yearlings looked back at the crackling, hungry flames, and tucked their tails under them as they licked their lips and hopped like rabbits. The mares that were in foal with a new years crop of babies, pressed uneasily against the "Old One" as she moved calmly up the hill and to safety beneath the pine. And now, she lay among them and gazed at the faces of the old man and his wife. Those she loved she had not disappointed. Her body was brittle with years, tired from the climb, but the golden eyes were filled with devotion as she offered her gift ---
Because of love. Only Because of love.
Tears flowed as the old couple shouted their praise and joy ...
And again the peace of love filled their hearts.
Saying Grace In A Restaurant
Last week, I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, 'God is good, God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!'
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby, I heard a woman remark, 'That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream! Why, I never!'
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, 'Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?'
As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job, and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table. He winked at my son and said, 'I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer.'
'Really?' my son asked.
'Cross my heart,' the man replied.
Then, in a theatrical whisper, he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), 'Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes.'
Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment, and then did something I will remember the rest of my life.
He picked up his sundae and, without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman. With a big smile he told her, 'Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already.'
Let me tell you, Jesse hated this job. And you would too, I imagine, if you had to do it. Jesse was a chicken plucker. That's right. He stood on a line in a chicken factory and spent his days pulling the feathers off dead chickens so the rest of us wouldn't have to. It wasn't much of a job.
But at the time, Jesse didn't think he was much of a person.
His father was a brute of a man.
His dad was actually thought to be mentally ill and treated Jesse rough all of his life.
Jesse's older brother wasn't much better.
He was always picking on Jesse and beating him up.
Yes, Jesse grew up in a very rough home in West Virginia .
Life was anything but easy. And he thought life didn't hold much hope for him.
That's why he was standing in this chicken line, doing a job that darn few people wanted.
In addition to all the rough treatment at home, it seems that Jesse was always sick. Sometimes it was real physical illness, but way too often it was all in his head. He was a small child, skinny and meek. That sure didn't help the situation any.
When he started to school, he was the object of every bully on the play ground.
He was a hypochondriac of the first order.
For Jesse, tomorrow was not always something to be looked forward to.
But, he had dreams ...
He wanted to be a ventriloquist.
He found books on ventriloquism.
He practiced with sock puppets and saved his hard earned dollars until he could get a real ventriloquist dummy.
When he got old enough, he joined the military.
And even though many of his hypochondriac symptoms persisted, the military did recognize his talents and put him in the entertainment corp.
That was when his world changed.
He gained confidence.
He found that he had a talent for making people laugh, and laugh so hard they often had tears in their eyes.
Yes, little Jesse had found himself.
You know, folks, the history books are full of people who overcame a handicap to go on and make a success of themselves, but Jesse is one of the few I know of who didn't overcome it. Instead he used his paranoia to make a million dollars, and become one of the best-loved characters of all time in doing it!
Yes, that little paranoid hypochondriac, who transferred his nervousness into a successful career, still holds the record for the most Emmy's given in a single category.
The wonderful, gifted, talented, and nervous comedian who brought us Barney Fife
... was Jesse Don Knotts.
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words.
Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?"
The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way."
I wrote: "Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it."
Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective?
Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively.
When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile. Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Keep the faith and drop the fear.
The most beautiful thing is to see a person smiling:
and even more beautiful is knowing that you are the reason behind it!!!
Usquequaque in fimus; tantum altitudinem varius.


text: My daughter called last night and she and two of her friends are catching the game at The Other Place in Overland Park. She thinks it might be more of a Hawk hangout but they're hoping for a decent amount of Cyclone fans to show up. All I can say is God help the Hawk fans that have to face my daughter. She's not one to start the smack talk (not usually anyway) but if they try and smack talk her she will cut you to ribbons. I'm so proud of her! :wink:


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Fees and Policies
Adult Patient Fees:
- New Patient Initial Visits (45-60 minutes) – $250/200*
- Follow-up Visits (30 minutes) – $125 Manchester, $150 Falmouth
- Certification Renewal** (30 minutes) – $125 Manchester, $200 Falmouth
- Certification Renewal w/ Osteopathic or Naprapathic Treatment (45 minutes) – $150 Manchester, $200 Falmouth
- Phone follow up (15 minutes) – $50
- Initial Visit for Functional Medicine, Lyme care, Women's Health (90 minutes ) – $350
- Initial Visit for Functional Medicine, Lyme care, Women's Health (60 minutes) – $200
- Above prices are for existing Integr8 patients. Initial specialty visits for patients new to the practice: 60/90 minutes – $300/$450 Falmouth, $250/$375 Manchester
- Follow Up OMT, Functional Medicine, Lyme care, Women's Health (45 minutes) – $150
- Follow Up Functional Medicine, Lyme care, Women's Health (30 minutes) – $100
- Follow Up Functional Medicine, Lyme care, Women's Health (15 minutes) – $50
- Initial Naprapathy Visit w/ Dr. Shawn Sulak (60 minutes) – $200
- Naprapathy Follow Up (30 minutes) – $100
- Naprapathy Follow Up (45 minutes) – $150
- Counseling Services with Jim Wright, LCPC: Initial and follow up visits (60 minutes) $125
- 4 visit package – $320.00 ($180 savings!)
- Manchester office only
- Initial Pediatric Visit (60 minutes) – $250
- Pediatric Certification Renewal (45 minutes) – $125
- Pediatric Follow Up (45 minutes) – $125
- Pediatric phone follow up (15 minutes) – $25
- Community Healing Arts with Dr. Sulak: $20-$80 sliding scale (Manchester only)
- Laser Therapy for pain and inflammation – First appointment free with Integr8 paid appointment (Falmouth only)
- Laser Therapy for pain and inflammation Follow-up visits – $35 (Falmouth only)
- Laser Therapy for pain and inflammation: Package of 5 visits – $150 (Falmouth only)
- Reiki: Group setting 15/30 minutes – $5/$25 (Falmouth only)
- Reiki: Individual 90 minutes – $75 (Falmouth only)
- Lab Draw Fee – $40 (Falmouth only)
- Education Visit (phone or video for out of state residents) – $150 per 30 minutes
*Sliding Scale: Limited availability per week for patients who qualify with financial hardship. We do require proof of hardship at time of visit. In order to qualify for our sliding scale rate you must fall under the federal poverty guidelines. Please call our office for more information 207-482-0188 ext 1.
**During your first year of certification with our office, we require a minimum of one follow up visit after 6 months to monitor your treatment and provide the highest standard of care. Patients that return for re-certification without a 6-month follow up visit will be charged an extra $50 for a more in-depth certification renewal visit. For previous patients that have not been to the office in >13 months, we charge an extra $25 to re-establish care and certification renewal.
Payment is due at time of service.
We accept credit cards (visa, mastercard) and cash. No personal checks.
Cancellations less than 48 business hours before and no-show appointments will be charged for the full cost of the visit. This is considerate to our other patients and allows us to spend 45 – 75 minutes in each visit. Thank you for understanding.
All patients will have the opportunity to show proof of an "urgent" reason as to why they were unable to make their scheduled appointment. Upon doing so, the patient will be reimbursed the charges incurred for late cancellations.
No Show
Patients who "No Show" their visit will be charged for that visit, AND will need to prepay future appointments. Your credit/debit card on file will automatically be charged on the day you "No Show" your appointment. All patients will have the opportunity to show proof of an "urgent" reason as to why they were unable to make their scheduled appointment. Upon doing so, the patient will be reimbursed the charges incurred for not showing for their scheduled appointment.
Scheduled Appointments
We understand that delays can happen, however, we must try to keep the other patients and doctors on time. We request you come 30 minutes early to your appointment to account for traffic and to complete the required paperwork. If you are 15 minutes past your scheduled time, your provider may not be able to complete a full visit. If this happens we will do our best to accommodate you and fit you into the schedule later in the day. If you can not complete your visit you will be charged for the full visit and you will be required to book a new visit.
Account Balances
We will require that patients with an account balance prepay for all future services and set up a committed payment agreement on the past due balances. We reserve the right to require all balances to be paid prior to future services.
Insurance Reimbursement
Although we do not directly bill insurance, many plans will reimburse you for part of your payment. We will provide you with a receipt and super-bill which you can submit to your insurance company. Depending on your plan, you may need a referral from your primary care provider. For more information, call your insurance company and tell them you would like to see an out-of-network provider.


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THE PROBLEM: Electricity has become unaffordable for many households. A big cause of this is a rise in electricity prices in South Africa.
THE INSIGHT: If you reduce your energy consumption you won't have to pay as much for your electricity bill.
THE CHALLENGE: Create a means to reduce the electricity consumption in a household.
THE SOLUTION: An instrument that you can connect to any electrical appliance which can monitor electricity consumption and switch off the power to that appliance using a remote control.
THE IMPACT: A working prototype was created. This novel combination of technology can significantly reduce household energy costs.


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I'm tired of using technology.....jk just a little lyric there. So I'm laying in bed & I'm on the Internet on my phone while listening to my iPod, all at the same time. Not saying this to brag at all, I just think it's SO crazy that we're able to do this, on a phone no less. It wasn't all that long ago that only the wealthy or the elite even had a cell phone. Now everyone & their dog has one. Heck even some bums on the street have them now. It's almost like you're not human if you don't own one, it's so crazy. I don't ever see myself owning an iPad though. Ever. Those are a bit much, if you ask me, both in price & in general terms. I mean I'm all for technology, but some of it is a bit excessive & there are some people who are a bit excessive w/ it too. These gadgets are cool, a lot of them can serve a good purpose, such as using Skype to communicate, but don't let them consume you. Ya know? After all, they are just things & in the end, you can't take them w/ you, so yeah try not to get too attached, myself included.
On a different note, I get to go to Arizona this wknd! I get to spend some time w/ my Dad & bro for their birthdays, be in the warmth & go golfing! It's gonna be sweet! The drive will suck, but it'll totally be worth it :)
Lastly, just an update from my last entry...I got over that annoying bladder infection, thank goodness. And I finished my last round of antibiotics last night, so yeah I'm good to go! All except for a chest cold, but there are worse things out there than a cold.


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Mum outraged after disabled son's wheelchair is banned from Harrods
A MUM was left furious after her disabled son's wheelchair was banned from Harrods because it looked fake.
Michelle Wall, 43, was visiting the upmarket Knightsbridge store with her son Noah when they were humiliated by security staff.
Security said the wheelchair did not look real and therefore had to be kept in a storeroom.
The three-year-old suffers from spina bifida and rare chromosome abnormalities.
Noah has a specially-adapted wheelchair to help him move around.
But despite protests from his mum – and his sister Steph who picked up the toddler to show staff his legs don't work – staff still refused to let them take the wheelchair inside.
"Noah's sister picked Noah up out of his pram and showed the security man that his legs didn't work. So upset"Mum Michelle Wall
Harrods has since apologised saying it was an "error in judgement" by staff.
But the devastated mum from Cumbria aired her anger on social media.
"Just left Harrods in disgust," an upset Michelle posted.
"Noah's wheelchair isn't allowed in as it doesn't look like a wheelchair.
"Noah's sister picked Noah up out of his pram and showed the security man that his legs didn't work. So upset."
Supporters backed the family online with their messages.
"Your staff NEED educated ! Not allowed your wheelchair in @Harrods as it doesn't look like a wheelchair #shocking" tweeted one user.
Nicola Wood said: "Not good I would have insisted on speaking to a duty manager I hope Harrods make amends for this injustice."
Nigel Gunn added: "Unfortunately, they don't NEED your money so why should they care."
Doctors had advised Michelle to terminate her pregnancy because they didn't think Noah would survive.
But the tot – who is paralysed from the chest down and has just 2% function – defied medics to make it to his third birthday.
In a statement, Harrods said: "Harrods is very sorry to hear of Michelle Wall's experience with her family at the Knightsbridge store on Monday, 22nd June, and we sincerely apologise for any offence or distress this incident has caused.
"Harrods would like to clarify that our security officer did not realise the item being carried by a member of Ms Wall's party was in fact a child's wheelchair.
"It was for this reason our officer asked for it to be stored in our left luggage department while the rest of the family went into the building.
"This was an unintentional error in judgement, and again we apologise for this."


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I just read the Piccino report and it made me wonder what other good things are going on over in Dogpatch. I went to a little biodynamic wine bar there a few months ago, and I know that good breakfast place is there, and the soul food joint (can't remember ANY of those names, wow).
Any other spots? This neighborhood intrigues me and I wonder how much better it might get with the 3rd street line starting up.


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Baby might be dead, need info
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October 1st, 2007, 06:33 PM
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I went through the same thing, but I wasn't so far along. I was only 6 weeks and they told me that the baby was probably dead. I went back for anothe ultrasound 2 weeks later and they found the heartbeat and everything was developing normally.
When I went on to later give birth they tried to tell me that I wasn't overdue and that I was actually only 36 weeks or something as they were going by the first ultrasound. I fought with them and sure enough I was overdue
which was obvious when she was born. When I got a utrasound done when I was overdue the ultrasound tech told me that the person who did my ultrasound was crazy because there was no way that it was a correct ultrasound. I think because they put that I was going to have an abortion (though I never said that) so the ultrasound tech just "guessed" her way
Anyways as you are further along then i was I cannot say it is the same for you. I hope so for your sake!!
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