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High blood pressure is a common condition in which the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure.
You can have high blood pressure (hypertension) for years without any symptoms. Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke.
High blood pressure typically develops over many years, and it affects nearly everyone eventually. Fortunately, high blood pressure can be easily detected. And once you know you have high blood pressure, you can work with your doctor to control it.
Most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels.
Although a few people with early-stage high blood pressure may have dull headaches, dizzy spells or a few more nosebleeds than normal, these signs and symptoms typically don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe — even life-threatening — stage.
When to see a doctor
You'll likely have your blood pressure taken as part of a routine doctor's appointment.
Ask your doctor for a blood pressure reading at least every two years starting at age 18. He or she will likely recommend more frequent readings if you've already been diagnosed with high blood pressure or other risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Children age 3 and older will usually have their blood pressure measured as a part of their yearly checkups.
If you don't regularly see your doctor, you may be able to get a free blood pressure screening at a health resource fair or other locations in your community. You can also find machines in some stores that will measure your blood pressure for free, but these machines can give you inaccurate results.
There are two types of high blood pressure.
Primary (essential) hypertension
For most adults, there's no identifiable cause of high blood pressure. This type of high blood pressure, called essential hypertension or primary hypertension, tends to develop gradually over many years.
Secondary hypertension
Some people have high blood pressure caused by an underlying condition. This type of high blood pressure, called secondary hypertension, tends to appear suddenly and cause higher blood pressure than does primary hypertension. Various conditions and medications can lead to secondary hypertension, including:
High blood pressure has many risk factors, including:
Sometimes pregnancy contributes to high blood pressure, as well.
Although high blood pressure is most common in adults, children may be at risk, too. For some children, high blood pressure is caused by problems with the kidneys or heart. But for a growing number of kids, poor lifestyle habits — such as an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise — contribute to high blood pressure.
The excessive pressure on your artery walls caused by high blood pressure can damage your blood vessels, as well as organs in your body. The higher your blood pressure and the longer it goes uncontrolled, the greater the damage.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to:
If you think you may have high blood pressure, make an appointment with your family doctor to have your blood pressure checked.
No special preparations are necessary to have your blood pressure checked. You might want to wear a short-sleeve shirt to your appointment so that the blood pressure cuff can fit around your arm properly. You might want to avoid caffeinated food and drinks right before your test. You should also use the toilet before having your blood pressure measured.
Because some medications — such as over-the-counter cold medicines, antidepressants, birth control pills and others — can raise your blood pressure, it might be a good idea to bring a list of medications and supplements you take to your doctor's appointment. Don't stop taking any prescription medications that you think may affect your blood pressure without your doctor's advice.
Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be prepared for your appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
What you can do
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For high blood pressure, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time that you don't understand something.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. Your doctor may ask:
What you can do in the meantime
It's never too early to make healthy lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, eating healthy foods and becoming more physically active. These are primary lines of defense against high blood pressure and its complications, including heart attack and stroke.
Blood pressure is measured with an inflatable arm cuff and a pressure-measuring gauge. A blood pressure reading, given in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), has two numbers. The first, or upper, number measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats (systolic pressure). The second, or lower, number measures the pressure in your arteries between beats (diastolic pressure).
Blood pressure measurements fall into four general categories:
Both numbers in a blood pressure reading are important. But after age 50, the systolic reading is even more significant. Isolated systolic hypertension — when diastolic pressure is normal but systolic pressure is high — is the most common type of high blood pressure among people older than 50.
Your doctor will likely take two to three blood pressure readings each at two or more separate appointments before diagnosing you with high blood pressure. This is because blood pressure normally varies throughout the day — and sometimes specifically during visits to the doctor, a condition called white-coat hypertension. Your doctor may ask you to record your blood pressure at home and at work to provide additional information.
If you have any type of high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend routine tests, such as a urine test (urinalysis), blood tests and an electrocardiogram (ECG) — a test that measures your heart's electrical activity. Your doctor may also recommend additional tests, such as a cholesterol test, to check for more signs of heart disease.
Taking your blood pressure at home
An important way to check if your blood pressure treatment is working, or to diagnose worsening high blood pressure, is to monitor your blood pressure at home. Home blood pressure monitors are widely available, and you don't need a prescription to buy one. Talk to your doctor about how to get started.
Your blood pressure treatment goal depends on how healthy you are.
*Although 120/80 mm Hg or lower is the ideal blood pressure goal, doctors are unsure if you need treatment (medications) to reach that level.
If you're an adult age 80 or older and your blood pressure is very high, your doctor may set a target blood pressure goal for you that's slightly higher than 140/90 mm Hg.
Changing your lifestyle can go a long way toward controlling high blood pressure. But sometimes lifestyle changes aren't enough. In addition to diet and exercise, your doctor may recommend medication to lower your blood pressure. Which category of medication your doctor prescribes depends on your stage of high blood pressure and whether you also have other medical problems.
Medications to treat high blood pressure
If you're having trouble reaching your blood pressure goal with combinations of the above medications, your doctor may prescribe:
Once your blood pressure is under control, your doctor may have you take a daily aspirin to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disorders.
To reduce the number of daily medication doses you need, your doctor may prescribe a combination of low-dose medications rather than larger doses of one single drug. In fact, two or more blood pressure drugs often work better than one. Sometimes finding the most effective medication — or combination of drugs — is a matter of trial and error.
Lifestyle changes to treat high blood pressure
No matter what medications your doctor prescribes to treat your high blood pressure, you'll need to make lifestyle changes to lower your blood pressure. These changes usually include eating a healthier diet with less salt (the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet), exercising more, quitting smoking and losing weight.
Resistant hypertension: When your blood pressure is difficult to control
If your blood pressure remains stubbornly high despite taking at least three different types of high blood pressure drugs, one of which should be a diuretic, you may have resistant hypertension. Resistant hypertension is blood pressure that's resistant to treatment. People who have controlled high blood pressure but are taking four different types of medications at the same time to achieve that control also are considered to have resistant hypertension.
Having resistant hypertension doesn't mean your blood pressure will never get lower. In fact, if you and your doctor can identify what's behind your persistently high blood pressure, there's a good chance you can meet your goal with the help of treatment that's more effective.
Your doctor or hypertension specialist can evaluate whether the medications and doses you're taking for your high blood pressure are appropriate. You may have to fine-tune your medications to come up with the most effective combination and doses.
In addition, you and your doctor can review medications you're taking for other conditions. Some medications, foods or supplements can worsen high blood pressure or prevent your high blood pressure medications from working effectively. Be open and honest with your doctor about all the medications or supplements you take.
If you don't take your high blood pressure medications exactly as directed, your blood pressure can pay the price. If you skip doses because you can't afford the medication, because you have side effects or because you simply forget to take your medications, talk to your doctor about solutions. Don't change your treatment without your doctor's guidance.
Lifestyle changes can help you control and prevent high blood pressure — even if you're taking blood pressure medication. Here's what you can do:
Although diet and exercise are the best tactics to lower your blood pressure, some supplements also may help decrease it. These include:
While it's best to include these supplements in your diet as foods, you can also take supplement pills or capsules. Talk to your doctor before adding any of these supplements to your blood pressure treatment. Some supplements can interact with medications, causing harmful side effects, such as an increased bleeding risk that could be fatal.
You can also practice relaxation techniques, such as yoga or deep breathing, to help you relax and reduce your stress level. These practices can temporarily reduce your blood pressure.
High blood pressure isn't a problem that you can treat and then ignore. It's a condition you need to manage for the rest of your life. To keep your blood pressure under control:
Sticking to lifestyle changes can be difficult — especially if you don't see or feel any symptoms of high blood pressure. If you need motivation, remember the risks associated with uncontrolled high blood pressure. It may help to enlist the support of your family and friends as well.


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Analysis of HIV-1 Expression, Protein Function, and Pathogenic Mechanisms of AIDS
The Human Retrovirus Section studies the molecular biology and pathogenic mechanisms of HIV-1. We are interested in new vaccine approaches against AIDS and in identifying and validating new targets for antiviral therapies. Highlights of recent accomplishments are described below.
HIV RNA Expression Regulation
Expression of HIV-1 RNA is totally dependent on the presence of the viral Rev protein. In the absence of Rev, instability elements (INS) scattered throughout the HIV-1 mRNA trap these messages within the nucleus, thus interfering with their expression. We have demonstrated that these INS elements are targets for binding the poly(A)-binding protein (PABP1). Binding of PABP1 and other factors in the nucleus interfere with mRNA transport and lead to more splicing or degradation. We eliminated the INS sequences from the HIV-1 messages by using multiple point mutations that maintain the amino acid composition of the corresponding protein. This technique resulted in high HIV-1 mRNA expression levels even in the absence of Rev, and led to the development of simple expression vectors that produce large amounts of the Gag, Pol, and Env proteins in many cell types and in animals. Increased expression of these proteins in mice and primates produced a strong immune response. Both cellular and humoral immunity components were activated in these animals after DNA injection, indicating the potential of this approach in AIDS vaccine applications. Currently, several vaccination protocols are under way that use these vectors.
HIV-Cytokine Interactions
We are studying the complex interactions of HIV-1 with cytokines such as interleukin 4 (IL-4) and tumor necrosis factors (TNFs). We have found dichotomous effects on the propagation of HIV strains with different receptor specificity due to the regulation of both virus and receptor gene expression by these cytokines. These studies have led to the proposal that both IL-4 and TNF are important regulators of HIV in vivo and that they participate in the long-term selection in the body leading to altered receptor utilization. Because receptor-blocking drugs are now under development, receptor switching by HIV needs to be better studied and understood.
Protein Localization and Trafficking
We have developed and applied new technologies in our study of the localization and trafficking of proteins in live cells. In particular, we generated several mutants of the Aequorea victoria green fluorescent protein (GFP) with enhanced fluorescence. Crystallization and analysis of these mutants led to the identification of the molecular basis for spectral variation in GFP and facilitated the design of additional beneficial mutants. We have used these mutants extensively in tagging proteins, cells, virions or viruses, and in gene expression studies. Among our findings was the identification of a new trafficking pattern for primarily cytoplasmic proteins such as PABP1 and the product of the von Hippel-Lindau tumor suppressor gene (pVHL).
We are also studying the function of several HIV-1 proteins. We have elucidated the parameters of rapid and continuous trafficking between the nucleus and cytoplasm for the Rev protein. We have shown that the mechanism of transdominance of a Rev mutant over the normal protein involves the binding of Rev to transdominant Rev in the nucleolus and the subsequent inhibition of export. We have demonstrated that the HIV-1 Vpr protein is a transcriptional coactivator of nuclear receptors. This finding, in turn, explains several actions of Vpr on the expression of cellular genes. We also showed that the HIV-1 Nef protein colocalizes with the AP2 adaptor protein complex, which is involved in protein sorting from the plasma membrane.
In addition to the above techniques, we have developed improved cationic liposome formulations for in vivo gene delivery. This method opens up new approaches for gene delivery and has applications in gene therapy and gene vaccine methods.
Our collaborators include George Chrousos, Tomoshige Kino, Richard Klausner, Stephen Lee, and Alexander Wlodawer, NIH; Markus Neumann and Ralf Schneider, GSF-National Research Center for Environment and Health, Germany; and Xiao-Fang Yu, Johns Hopkins University.
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Hi. I have a camera that can take 3 pictures a second. Is there a way
in photoshop 7 that allows me to put one on top of the other and see
through each one so that I can get a a moving effect of a car or
assuming you used tripod or fixed viewpoint and same framing for 3 frames
open pictures
drag photos 2 and 3 on top of picture 1 using shift + drag thumbnail
all 3 pictures should be aligned on 3 separate layers now
on top two layers- select parts you want to mask out or select the figure
you want in - use wand , magnetic lasso, pen tool, or select color range
or combo
hit mask (on bottom of layer palette circle in a rectangle)(you may need
to use select-inverse first depending if you selected background or
subject )
mask off layers 2-3 and layer one will still show
PS you may need to do some additional masking where body parts are
I think the newest PS version can do what you ask more automated way
but I don't think PS 7 has these tools
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:36 am
Des <desotuatail at (no spam) aol.com> wrote:
  Then it's even easier.  All you just is a basic Photoshop skill then
1. Open the 1st Photo in Photoshop
2. Select the jumping guy part of 2nd and 3rd and 4th and so on, and place
(merge) it/them to the first photo. Â Â Â Â You just need to blend the background to
the 1st photo.
  You can even place the next photo over the previous ones if you wish, this
will require a little higher skill level. Â Or pretty much similar to the
basic command above, with some additional commands like Transforming,
Blending (or Opacity), Masking (skilled masking command is needed).
  Few years ago I saw a member posted his/her closeup version on
it looked real nice. Â I took a quick look (enjoyed it)
ut didn't exam for error, but it looked great.
  Hmmm I think he did 2-3 of them? much much and much better than the sample
you show above.
    This is not exactly what I have in mind, but will try to find a better one
    Here we go!  this isn't the best masking but I think this the one you have
in mind. Â Because I have no idea what to search so this took me several
minutes to find the 1st one.
    This one looks little cleaner.  It's too small to see all small detail,
but I believe the smallest one if the original, the 2 larger ones are from
other photos. Â Cuz even they are small, I think I can see some hi-lite
around the edges of the 2 larger photos. Â This is one of the weaknesses of
masked file, but the owner did a good job hiding them (blending them) which
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Not sure how to use a mask to pick out the man but if all the pictures
are taken on a trypod and perfectly aligned then no mask is needed
just merging them all together. That is what I thought I needed to do
but don't know how.
All we need to do is following few very simple basic rules.
1. If all backgrounds matched or similar to each other (solid or similar
color for example), then you just PASTE the selection to the main photo,
then just slightly mask around the pasted photo to blend with the background
of the main photo
2. If the background has some specific pattern (like tree, grass etc..) then
you may need better masking skill to remove the background then blend to the
main photo.
3. After having all additional photos cleaned up, then just load them to
separated LAYERS. Then you can do just about anything you want to do with
- You can move them to any place you want
- You can turn them 360 degree
- You can make them smaller/LARGER if you wish
4. When you are happy with the position of all photos then you can MERGE
them together by using
Crtl+Shift+E = MERGE *all* visible layers.
Ctrl+Shift+S = SAVE AS
Now, I will try to give you some hint based on your perfect aligned photos
(they don't really need to be perfect), but it would help.
1. Load the MAIN photo to the layer.
2. Load the 2nd photo to separated layer (you can load to separated window
if you wish but not necessary). I assume this is the top layer
a. Making a rough selection around the image you want to keep. I assume
it's the small part of the whole photo
[ o ] = example "o" is the object (a man) you want to keep.
Make a rough selection around thew "o"
b. Then INVERT the selection so the selected object now become
Ctrl+Shift+I = Invert
c. Hit DEL to delete the selected part and you now have the main object.
You have to make sure the background is transparency else you will end
up with WHITE or whatever default background color
o = then everything around the "o" will be deleted and only
"o" left on screen (layer)
==========BUT I would do a faster and simpler way==========
a. Make a rough selection around the "o" object
b. Ctrl-C = COPY the selection to Clipboard
c. Ctrl+Shift-N = NEW layer (to make a new layer
d. Ctrl-V = to PASTE the clipboard to new layer (you must select hi-lite
the layer you want to paste to)
That's it! now you have the "o" object on a separated layer (you can now
delete or disable the original layer/photo).
3. From the "o" layer, you can DRAG the "o" to anywhere you wish.
4. Ctrl-T = Free Transform here you can make it bigger, thinner, fatter,
upsidedown, rightsideup anything you wish.
Repeating the same steps if needed.
MASKING, you may need some masking to have a good blending. Masking is real
simple but you may not be ready for it yet. So I would suggest to use the
ERASE Toll with lower opacity to erase around the "o" object to soften/blend
the edge to background.
Of course you can use BLUR and many other command, but I don't think you
can learn too many commands at once.
P.S. The reason I give 2 methods because sometime you need to start from
the very basic step to understand how thing works, then QUICK method to make
faster $$$$.
And I am not so sure this will help you much when you don't know some very
basic commands.
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 3:49 am
Des <desotuatail at (no spam) aol.com> wrote:
This one looks little cleaner. It's too small to see all small detail,
but I believe the smallest one if the original, the 2 larger ones are from
other photos. Cuz even they are small, I think I can see some hi-lite
around the edges of the 2 larger photos. This is one of the weaknesses of
masked file, but the owner did a good job hiding them (blending them) which
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Not sure how to use a mask to pick out the man but if all the pictures
are taken on a trypod and perfectly aligned then no mask is needed
just merging them all together. That is what I thought I needed to do
but don't know how.
OK, here is another quick and dirty method which I don't really want to
give it to you, not because I am selfish, but because skipping the very
basic step may not be the best way of learning.
It's very similar to other methods, or most if not all are so similar to
each other. Or if you know the basic commands then knowing one is pretty
much knowing most or all (kind of but it's hard to explain).
MAKE SURE the *background* setup to be *transparent*. And this is all
you have to do. Hmmmm I still don't know if it's a good idea to give you
the lazy method which is only good for skilled users who want to learn a
simple quick shortcut
1. Load the MAIN photo to the layer (BOTTOM)
2. Load the 2nd photo to higher layer. I hope you know how to load photo,
or using Ctrl-C = COPY then Ctrl-V = PASTE as well as Ctrl+Shft+N = New
Layer etc.. (see previous message)
3. Make a selection around "o" object (the obhect you want to keep)
4. Shift+Ctrl+I = Inverse (sorry for mispelling in previous message) to
inverse the selection
5. DEL = Delete the background of the 2nd layer (photo)
That's it. repeating the exact same steps on the 3rd and so on photo and
you have it.
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:02 am
Des <desotuatail at (no spam) aol.com> wrote:
Ok What I have done is this make the opasity of one less so I can see
the 2 pictures together. Select image 2 and draw around the area of
the man in image 1. delete this. now I can see the 2 men when both
opasities are 100%. What I should be able to do is draw around one man
or hilight in another method. transfer this area to the other picture
as some kind of mask. That is an area I don't know how to do but it
would work perfectly.
I am so glad that you really want to learn and try. It's much simpler
than you can image, but trying to figure out the next method is one of the
best ways to master the skill.
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This is the quintessential one-pot meal. Creamy, smoky, sweet, it's a sure winner. As far as children are concerned, corn is less a vegetable than a kind of honorary pasta: its only real flavor is a kind of bland, Frito-y sweetness, and it also benefits from summery associations with picnic tables, long, late twilights, and dripping butter. This soup can also be deliciously meatless — just sauté the onions in a knob of butter and proceed with the recipe. You could even try grating a little smoked cheddar on it.
In a soup pot (I actually used a medium-sized pot, and the soup just barely fit), begin cooking the bacon over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to give up a lot of its fat.
Now add the onion and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent and browning and the bacon looks quite cooked, about 10 minutes or so.
Add the potatoes and the canned broth to the pot, along with the crumble of thyme and the salt, then raise the heat to high and bring it to a boil before turning the heat way down and covering the pot to simmer gently until the potatoes are very tender. (Did you get all that?) This will take about 15 minutes.
Now add the corn (you don't need to thaw it first) and half and half, turn the heat up to boil it and then down again to simmer it (like you just did), and cook the soup for about 5 minutes longer, until the corn is tender. At this point I like to puree about half the soup, and I do this with a stick blender-you could do it in a real blender (be very careful though, okay?), or you could even just use a wooden spoon to mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot.
Now taste for salt: it will likely need more, which you should add with a grind or two of pepper before serving.


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Last week, the Philadelphia Phillies released Dontrelle Willis, who'd been working under a non-guaranteed minor-league contract.
Well, apparently it's not taken long for Willis to get another shot. Unofficially, anyway:
Dontrelle Willis is signing a minor league deal with the #Orioles, says a baseball source— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) March 20, 2012
As things stand now, the Orioles are exceptionally short of left-handed relief pitching, with Troy Patton and Zach Phillips the only apparent contenders for the one or two available bullpen jobs. Now, Patton in particular seems plenty good enough to pitch in the majors, and Phillips has some ability, too. But bullpen depth is rarely a terrible thing, especially if Willis is willing to return to the minors.
Perhaps even as a starter. He did have some success in that role last summer, first in Class AAA and later with the Cincinnati Reds. He's still only 30 and he's still got a pretty good arm. And so he'll keep getting chances to rediscover his control, so mysteriously lost a few years ago.


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I'm looking for a steering gear case also. The groove in the bottom of mine is worn at both ends and I intend to replace the case. If there are two out there, as Stephen says, with very little wear, etc, I would be interested in one of them.


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DURHAM — The best player on the 2013-14 Duke team is
Rodney (Hood), Tyler Thornton said Friday, after Dukes first official practice. Its a no-brainer.
That guy, I didnt know he was that good, said Jabari Parker, echoing Thorntons praise of Hood. Being in practice, his jump shot is so pure.
Parker hardly needs an introduction he was the No. 2 overall recruit in the class of 2014. But it has been more than a year since Hood, a sophomore, last played a game he said he cant even remember the last time (that would be a March 13, 2012, first-round NIT loss in Starkville, Miss.). So Hood understands, he says, why people may be overlooking him when they picture this Duke team. But he doesnt expect to fly under the radar for long.
Theyll find out pretty quick, he said with a smile.
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski also gave Hood a vote of confidence, making him and Thornton the co-captains. Hood is just the third sophomore captain under Krzyzewski (Josh McRoberts and Greg Paulus were for the forgettable 2006-07 season) and first to earn that title without first playing in a game his sophomore season.
Im not surprised about Rodney, Krzyzewski said. Rodney, every day last year he handled that situation unbelievably well and many times was our best player. Being the best player with a blue shirt and no pressure on you, well see now with a white shirt and pressure on you what happens. I think good things will happen.
Krzyzewski sees good things ahead for this team, which will bring a level of athleticism to Cameron Indoor Stadium not seen since the late 1990s and early 2000s. A mix of long, quick players will run up and down the floor, not stopping often to set up a halfcourt offense and pressing intensely on the defensive side of the ball.
Its not your conventional team, like here are your two big guys, your wing, your shooter and your point guard, Krzyzewski said. Its not going to be a team like that. Its going to be a team that has very good versatility.
And its going to be a team that, offensively, revolves around Hood and Parker. After fracturing his foot last July, Parker played at less than full strength his senior season, but he is at full strength now, he said.
Hes starting to feel his athleticism again, Krzyzewski said of Parker. He has a chance to get better. A lot better once he learns how to play defense and understand that he has this freedom of movement where hes not positioned, where he can play all over the floor.
Sophomore Amile Jefferson will definitely start in the frontcourt, Krzyzewski said, adding that he might complement Parker and Hood better than anyone else on the roster. Quinn Cook would probably start, too, Krzyzewski said, noting that Cook is in the best shape of his life and has significantly improved his ball pressure.
As far as the fifth spot, though, Krzyzewski said who knows. Rasheed Sulaimon is a strong candidate, but keeping it up for grabs isnt the worst thing for Duke.
Theres a lot of competition right now, and thats what we want, Sulaimon said. Were very deep.
The Blue Devils conceivably could go deeper than their traditional seven-man rotation with the fullcourt pressure defense and transition offense they plan to employ, that depth can come in handy.
Who wouldnt want to play in a system like that, where they just kind of roll the balls out, and we play, Andre Dawkins said. We basically play pick-up ball, except we play defense.
For the next month, Dawkins and the rest of the Blue Devils will hone their defensive skills against Parker and Hood not an easy task.
Theyre guys that can deflate your confidence, Sulaimon said. You can play perfect defense on them, and they can still make tremendous shots.
When you have guys like that, it brings a different dynamic to your team. We dont have one, we have two of those guys.
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Sylvania Police say this man could be responsible for more robberies in the city of Toledo.
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Police say the suspect is still on the run and they are urging everyone to be cautious.
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Over the past few years, Yaoundé has transformed itself from a peaceful, sleepy colonial settlement to a friendly, lively city with a lot of sights and local markets.
Yaoundé, which is the capital of Cameroon, has a population of about 1 million. The city is situated in the hilly western part of Cameroon, about 160 kilometres from the Atlantic.
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Cabin At Rock Creek in Burnsville
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
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- pets allowed yes
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Huge Log Cabin with lots of space, sleeps 6 easily, fireplace, wood stove, wood interior, granite counters, new appliances.
This really homey/woodsy 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home sits in the Pisgah National Forest , North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking trails nearby, Lots of fishing.
Big covered sitting screened porch with woodsy views, big rec room, dining set up for 6, sleeps 6. Real comfy beds. Big stone fireplace, all wood interior and exterior, large rooms, nicely furnished, granite counters and new appliances.
Close to Everything -- This is one of the finest homes available on the vacation rental market in the Burnsville area. Only an hour to Asheville and Biltmore Estate. 45 minutes from Penland School of Crafts, and in the heart of the arts and crafts center of the US. 10 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway at exit 344, and only twelve miles from downtown Burnsville, heart of the Black Mountains. In the shadows of Mount Mitchell, highest peak in the eastern US.
Don't let someone else get your reservation while you're waiting for us to respond to your email. We have 24/7 secure reservation system with more photos, details, and we take all major credit cards. Make your reservation now, don't be left looking for second best. Call us for that link and we'll "git'er done"
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Granite counters, new appliances
Coffee maker, bread burner, microwave, smooth top range
Big wood-burning fireplaces
Sat. TV
All the standard appliances needed for your stay
Screened Porch
activities and attractions in Burnsville Blue Ridge Mountains
On Site
Less than 12 miles from Burnsville downtown.
Things to Do Nearby
Within 5-10 miles
- Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Park - Operated by Pisgah National Forest, Hiking trails, terrific swimming hole in summer, RV and tent camping, tubing in the river, great trout fishing in the South Toe River.
- Mount Mitchell Golf Course - Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest one of the best public courses in the mountains, centered on the South Toe River which comes into play on almost every fairway on the back nine.
- Black Mountain Campground - Within the Pisgah National Forest and along the South Toe River watershed on Mount Mitchell's eastern slope. Hunting, Fishing, waterfalls, hiking trails, RV dump station, RV and tent camping.
- Setrock Waterfalls - located at Black Mountain Campground, about 1/2 mile hike, cascading waterfall of over one hundred feet.
- Little Switzerland -- quaint shops, great restuarants
- Roaring Fork Waterfall - only 1/2 mile from Mount Mitchell Golf Course, one of the most spectacular falls in the area, and a real hidden gem. Its 1/2 mile hike up a forest road, nearly level hike.
Within 10-20 miles
- Burnsville and its quaint old town square.
- Penland School of Crafts - I like to call it the "Juliard" of craft arts. Its located between Burnsville and Spruce Pine, and has drawn many artists to the area. We may have the largest concentration of craft artists in the Eastern US.
- Numerous Craft Studios scattered throughout the area
- Mount Mitchell State Park - and home of four of the top ten mountain peaks in the US, including Mount Mitchell which is the highest peak East of the Rockies.
- Lynnville Falls - a popular tourist destination
- Mast General Store
- Roan Mountain State Park - popular for its hundreds of acres of bald mountain covered in pink flowering native Rhododendrons. The Rhododendron festival is generally in late June at the town of Bakersville.
- Lake Lure near Black Mountain, wonderful mountain lake with high-end mountain homes and estates
- Lake James near Marion, boating and fishing, public access
- Chimney Rock, now publicly owned, a natural wonder and great hiking spot.
- Black Mountain, a town renowned for its small shops and restuarants, great place to spend an afternoon.
Within 45-60 miles
- Asheville - One of the "happiest" towns in America, a true mountain town with a lively art culture.
- Biltmore Estate - The largest private residence in America built by George Vanderbuilt, and now open for tours, one of the premier tourist destinations in the East.
- Blowing Rock, a wonderful mountain retreat with great shopping.
- Wolf Laurel Ski Resort
- Grandfather Mountain - biosphere and privately owned park (open to public). Excellent hiking, wildlife park, etc.
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
vacation rental rates
In season (higher rate) applies to Memorial day weekend through October, Christmas and Thanksgiving weeks.
Prices reflect 4 occupants, slightly higher for larger groups
Cleaning fee is $65 (this is a BIG house)
$39 Security Deposit Insurance - OR $500 security deposit before check-in, refunded 45 days after check-out.
3 nights minimum
Pets are $50 non-refundable
Gary Nunes 828-675-9857
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Top things to do in Burnsville
- Craft Fair (Aug & Dec)
- Quaint townsquare
- Antique Botiques
- Penland School of Crafts
- Summer stock theater
Top things to do on a budget
- Tubing down the South Toe River
- Hiking Pisgah National Forest
- Appalachian Trail
- Fishing numerous pristine rivers
- Cruise the Blue Ridge Parkway
Top things to do with a family
- Biltmore Estate
- Grandfather Mountain Biospherere/Park
- Chimney Rock
- Lynville Falls and Gorge
- Mt Mitchell State Park
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I have a Masters Degree in Human Resources Development, A Bachelor s Degree in Aviation, a Computer Science minor, and I am taking a creative writing class at Butler University. I have self published one thriller novel, and I am currently working on two others as well as a Memoir.Read More »
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Five Tips for Delicious Summer GrillingTry these five tips to enhance your summer grilling and create delicious meals for your friends and family.
Three Ways I Mismanaged My Finances and What I LearnedMore than 67 percent of households make at least one major financial mistake in their lives.
Could My Heavy Periods Be Ovarian Cancer?In 2009, I visited my OBGYN for a thermal ablation for heavy periods. I walked away with an appointment for an ovarian cancer test, and the fear that my life was over.
First Person: What Is Debt Consolidation?Debt consolidation is a great way to consolidate bills and focus on paying them off, but which debt consolidation technique is right for you?
First Person: Budgeting With Multiple Bank AccountsDo you know how to accurately budget using multiple bank accounts. If you designate a use for each bank account, you can effectively control your expenses and prevent yourself from overspending. I like to use four accounts to budget my money.
First Person: When Can I Retire?I dream of the day when I can retire, but like most people, I'm apprehensive. I don't know that I'll be able to retire, and I don't know that I'll be in good health when I retire. Still, I'd like to have an age estimate and a goal for retirement.
First Person: Finding Affordable AppliancesAppliances have gotten incredibly expensive over the last few years. I couldn't find a refrigerator below $550, a gas stove below $600 or a range hood below $200. It was discouraging until I started thinking outside the box.
First Person: What Happens During an IRS Wage Garnishment?An IRS wage garnishment is a very serious matter. Unlike most wage garnishments, the IRS is not limited to a percentage of income. The IRS can take all of the taxpayers income above a certain dollar amount.
First Person: Calculating Accurate Homeowners Insurancecalculating accurate homeowner insurance needs requires walking around your home and adding up the costs of all your appliances, furniture, jewelry, clothing and miscellaneous items. It also requires determining the rebuild cost of your home.
First Person: Financial Items to Consider Before Going into Business for YourselfMany people underestimate the hard work and financial sacrifices involved in starting their own businesses. Individuals considering owning their own business should step back and calculate their finances and operational expenses prior to opening.
First Person: IRS Payment Plan vs. IRS Tax SettlementMany people are afraid of the IRS, but the IRS is only scary if you refuse to communicate with the government agency. Failure to communicate can lead to IRS wage garnishments and tax levies against bank accounts and personal property.
First Person: The Cost of Moving From an Apartment Into a HouseMoving into a house is exciting. There are no more communal living rules, no sharing walls and no more worrying about walking loudly on the floors. However, owning a home also comes with property taxes, lawn care and maintenance costs.
First Person: Switching from Renters to Homeowners InsuranceSwitching from renters insurance to homeowners insurance can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be if you calculate the minimum amount of coverage you need to withstand a catastrophic event.
First Person: The Pittfalls of Homeowners Insurancewhat does your homeowners insurance cover? Is it enough? My deductible is $1,000, and I can replace quite a bit on and inside my home for $1,000. That means that my insurance will not cover small and medium sized events.
First Person: Repairing Vs. Replacing Appliancesthe decision to replace or repair major appliances can be a difficult one. Replacing means peace of mind and no problems for years. Repairing saves significant money and solves the immediate problem. I opted to repair my hot water heater and furnace.
Life Interrupted: 5 to 9 Inches of Snow Expected Wednesday in IndianapolisWith five to nine inches of snow expected in Indianapolis, the final steps of my move have been delayed until Friday.
First Person: Heating and Energy Assistance for the PoorGas and electric companies offer flexible payment plans, budgeting, energy kits and information on EAP and charitable organizations so that individuals and families can pay their energy bills.
First Person: Negotiating a Free HouseIf finding an affordable house is harrowing, finding a free house is nearly impossible, but that's exactly what I needed to do by November 30th. It was an impossible task, but I managed it through skillful negotiations.
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First Person: Debt Consolidation Companies vs. Debt Consolidation LoansMany people do not understand the difference between debt consolidation loans and debt consolidation companies.
First Person: Ending the Debt CycleDebt is the American way of life. We go into debt for our educations, cars and homes, and we don't stop to think about how all this debt will impact our future lives. For me, I was more than $70,000 in debt before I realized I had to change.
First Person: Creating a Budget on Sporadic IncomeCreating a budget with uncertain income is difficult at best. it requires figuring out daily minimums and planning for worse case scenarios.
First Person: Landing a Job When You're Unemployed Longer Than 6 Months? It's PossibleFinding a job can be hard work if you've been unemployed for an extended amount of time. However, there are things you can do to improve your odds of finding a job and receiving a job offer.
First Person: Am I Middle Class?The politicians seem to think middle class is $250,000 a year. To me, $250,000 is wealthy, so what is middle class? Middle class is a personal gauge of wealth based entirely on income versus expenses for each individual and family.
First Person: Setting Up an IRS Payment PlanDealing with the IRS is never fun, but I found the experience to be very easy and hassle-free. I needed to set up a payment plan with the IRS for back taxes, and I was successful.
First Person: No Christmas Budget? No ProblemFor the last several years I have had no budget for Christmas, but this hasn't been a problem. I've still been able to spend time with my family and provide them with a few well thought out gifts.
First Person: Full Auto Insurance Coverage and Older CarsFull coverage car insurance is a great idea for used cars even though is goes against traditional car insurance advice. Car insurance and insurance in general is for replacing items that you can't replace out of your own pocket.
First Person: The Pitfalls of Working From HomeWorking from home means no bosses and coworkers interrupting. You can work in your pajamas and make more money than you've ever seen in your life. While that may be true, working from home is one giant, income limiting, distraction.
First Person: How Does Debt Settlement Work?Debt settlement is not hard to use, but it does take some careful planning. Debt amounts, savings amounts and taxes must all be taken into consideration.
First Person: Help! I Can't Afford My LeaseLeases are designed to only cost a maximum of 36 percent of an individual's or family's income. Unfortunately, lay-offs, pay cuts and downsizing can quickly push that percentage to 50 percent or higher.
First Person: When Is it Time to Apply for Food Stamps?Many Americans adamantly refuse to apply for food stamps and government assistance. However, there are times when government assistance can mean the difference between eating and going hungry for days.
First Person: How to Apply for Food StampsApplying for food stamps isn't hard, but it is lengthy and time consuming. I recently helped my mom apply for food stamps, and the entire process took three weeks and numerous phone calls to the FSSA office.
First Person: Maintaining a Sole Proprietorship Without Going BrokeThe first few years of any business are always the worst, and it's been no different in my case. When I went into business for myself, my income was cut in half. It meant that I had to watch my income and expenses very closely in order to pay all my bills
First Person: I Paid Off My Old Bills Using Debt SettlementPaying off old bills using debt settlement isn't hard, but it does take some preparation. I had to save all the money I was going to use prior to using the debt payment option.
First Person: Creating My Complete BudgetCreating a complete budget involves more than just subtracting bills from income. It involves budget for gas, food, fast food, savings accounts and retirement accounts as well as sudden expenses.
First Person: Getting the Deposit Back on a RentalGetting a deposit back can be a worry filled adventure in minor repairs and major cleaning, but it doesn't have to be. All it takes is some preplanning and regular cleaning while your in the apartment.
First Person: I Moved Into an Income Assisted Apartment ComplexQualifying for an income assisted apartment complex isn't hard. They are not Section 8, and there's no government forms to fill out. However, you do have to supply all your financial information and agree to certain rules.
First Person: Finding Rental Apartments for Less Than $500Finding an affordable apartment at or below $500 a month is a task, but it is not impossible. IT simply takes foresight, planning and time, which is why it's a good idea to start looking very early.
First Person: How I Cut the Cord and Watch TV for FreeFree TV is not a thing of the past, but it does require having patience and a willingness to forgo watching some shoes entirely. For the shows that are free, it can mean waiting anywhere from 24 hours to 30 days for a new episode, but it is worth it.
First Person: Eating Healthy on $30 a WeekEating healthy does not have to cost a lot, but it does take preplanning and preportioning to do it correctly and not go hungry.
First Person: The Reality of Renting in an Income Assisted Apartment ComplexIncome assisted living complexes are designed to help poor families who do not qualify or do not want to qualify for Section 8 housing. They are typically located in good areas, and the complex rules are strictly enforced.
First Person: The Problem With Renting an Income Adjusted ApartmentIncome controlled apartment complexes come with a set of rules that makes it impossible to get ahead. While they are touted as being affordable, those at the top tier are overcharged and the rent is never readjusted according to income.
First Person: The Costs of Moving Into a New ApartmentMoving out of an apartment and moving into a new apartment is quite expensive. It will cost me $1,520 to move into a cheaper and larger apartment than I currently rent.
First Person: Safely Paying Debt Collection AgenciesPaying old debts is a great idea to quickly raise a credit score and to get the bill out of the back of my mind, but I know that I have to do it safely so that I am not scammed and not charged more than the agreed upon payment.
First Person: Saving Money When Exiting a RentalMoving out of a rental apartment can be just as expensive if not more expensive than moving in. This is because apartment complexes love to charge for everything from trash removal to window cleaning and replacing carpets, but those fees can be avoided.
How I Lowered My Internet Bill by $60 a Yearwhen I realized my internet bill had increased from $35 to $38, I immediately called my internet service provider. I had not authorized an increase in my monthly bill or a change in services.
Getting a Divorce was Expensive but Not Emotionally DevastatingNo one wants to get a divorce, but in my case, there was no other solution. My spouse was cheating on me, refusing to fulfill his marital duties and spending all the money.
First Person: How I Combat High Pressure Sales TacticsHigh pressure sales people are more than annoying, they can cost you more money in the checkout line. In order to combat their tactics, I research what I want to buy, set a price range, refuse all upgrades and service plans, and I check my receipt.Also published on:
First Person: My Long-Term Debt Elimination StrategyPaying off student loans and other debt can be a nightmare especially if you don't make enough money to cover your bills in the first place. I have a long term plan to pay off my student loans in 15 years instead of 30.Also published on:
First Person: Preparing Financially for a LayoffWhen it comes to getting laid off, there are signs that it is going to happen. The company suddenly has no work, there are no hours available, and you suddenly find yourself at home with very small paychecks. When that happens, it's time to act.Also published on:
First Person: Starting a Business While on UnemploymentStarting a small business while on unemployment is risky. The individual trying it risks losing their unemployment benefits and getting their benefits reduced by the amount of side income they bring in, but it can be done.Also published on:
My Date with a Wild-Eyed Auctioneer WannabeI once went on a date with a man who was either in training to be an auctioneer or who had gone on way too many speed dates. either way, I was glad when the date ended, and I could be free of his rapid fire questions.
First Person: Negotiating a Debt SettlementNegotiating a debt settlement is easy if you take the time to pre-plan the transactions. I like to save the money ahead of time, call the financial institution, negotiate a pay-off price and pay the debt in one large transaction.Also published on:
What is it About Energy Savings Americans Don't Like?Saving energy is great. It helps the planet and saves on emissions. However, it is incredibly unattractive to most Americans. In order for Americans to jump on the bandwagon, energy efficiency needs to come with some real money savings.
First Person: What Happens When a Debt Collector Calls?Debt collectors are out to collect old debts using whatever tactics they can to ensure they intimidate you enough to pay the bill right then. The trick is to keep a level head and your information to yourself while you collect information on the bill.Also published on:
First Person: The Pitfalls of Debt SettlementDebt settlement is a great way to pay off old debts cheaply, but it comes with a couple major drawbacks. In order to get the best debt settlement, I had to have the money up front, I had to agree to pay over the phone, and I received a huge tax bill.Also published on:
John Edwards Is a Sinner, not a CriminalJohn Edwards was acquitted of illegally using campaign money to fund and hide his mistress and illegitimate child while he campaigned to become president of the U.S.
First Person: The True Cost of Cell Phone InsuranceCell phone insurance sounds like a great idea. It will replace your phone if it gets lost or broken, but I found that the cost of the insurance plus the fees can be more than the phone is worth.Also published on:
Romney Wins Texas but Focus is on TrumpMitt Romney cleared the 1,144 delegate hurdle on Tuesday night, but he wasn't even in Texas. Instead of addressing his Texas supporters in person, he was in Las Vegas with Donald Trump.
First Person: The True Cost of Having a RoommateTaking on a roommate to save money may sound like a great idea, but in my experience it hasn't saved me as much money as I thought it would, and in some cases it's actually cost me more money than living by myself.Also published on:
First Person: The True Cost of Health InsuranceI am one of the millions of people that elects not to have medical coverage. I visit a doctor about three times a year at an average cost of $200 per visit. With medications, I only spend about $750 a year on medical care.Also published on:
Anonymous Posters: Sen. O'Mara Wants Your Names and AddressesImagine never being able to post anonymously to the internet again without providing sensitive personal information. That's exactly what bill S6779-2011 would do if it were passed.
Facebook IPO: More Banker MismanagementWith Facebook's ridiculous IPO, but banks are under scrutiny again. When will banks learn? After three years of increased regulatory control, big banks are still making huge mistakes with their investor's money.
Dharun Ravi Receives 30 Days to Spite Lawyer's ShortcomingsDharun Ravi's lawyers tripped over themselves during Ravi's sentencing hearing. Steven Altman couldn't construct a coherent sentence, and Philip Nettl begged for leniency on the grounds that he had never defended anyone against bias charges before.
First Person: How Much Home Can I Afford?Before I buy a house, I want to know exactly how much house I can afford, and if that amount is something my bank will give me a mortgage for. For my bank, that means I have to be able to afford a house that's listed for more than $50,000.Also published on:
Renouncing U.S. Citizenship? Uncle Sam Still Wants Your MoneyIf Sen. Chuck Schumer gets his way, the U.S. will be able to tax ex-citizens. That is completely ludicrous. It is gross abuse of government power, and completely against the founding concepts of the U.S.
First Person: I Will Not Consolidate My DebtI will never consolidate my debt. It costs too much. The monthly payments are too high, and the risk for mistakes is too high. I'd rather negotiate with my creditor and the bill collectors myself.
First Person: Budgeting for Small Business ExpensesIn order to budget for my business expenses, I have to plan ahead. Sometimes I have to plan more than a year ahead especially when it comes to affording my website and domain name. I do that by budgeting for all my business expenses by the day.
First Person: Retirement Savings on a Limited IncomeI started saving for my retirement slowly. I've never had thousands of dollars to put into a retirement account, so I began with a $100 CD that required a $50 deposit every month until it matured.
First Person: How Much Do I Need in My Emergency Fund?It's important for me to keep an adequate amount of money in my emergency fund. For me that means having six months worth of bills, food, gas, essentials, car repairs, and medical expenses sitting in an account.
More Big Bank Mismanagement: JPMorgan Loses $2 Billion in AprilJPMorgan lost $2 billion due to the financial mistakes Bruno Iksil. While the loss may be attributed to one trader's bad judgment, the implications are far wider. How many more banks have individual traders in charge of massive amounts of money?
The 30 Minute Workout: Great for Strength and EnduranceI have been doing the "30 Minute Workout" at my gym for the last six months. It has improved my overall strength, endurance and mental well-being. I am now stronger than I have been in the last 10 years.
Indiana Says Yes and No to RepublicansOn Tuesday, Indiana decided that Mitt Romney was in for the Presidential nomination and Sen. Dick Lugar was out of the Senate. It sends a strong message to Republicans that Indiana will vote for what's best for Indiana.
Gay Marriage Steals Economy's Political ThunderGay marriage has been thrust into the spotlight again. Vice President Joe Biden supports it while North Carolina banned it.
First Person: How Much Rent Can I Afford?When I calculate how much rent I can afford, I use my net income instead of my gross income. By using my net income, I am assured that I can afford my apartment for the entire length of the lease, and I'm not taking into consideration money I never see.Also published on:
First Person: I'll Never Take Out Another LoanI am terrible about making loan payments. If it's a credit card, I am highly tempted to never pay it. If it's a car loan, I run the risk of the car becoming undrivable before I pay off the loan. For those reasons, I will never take out another loan.
First Person: The Hidden Costs of Having a Low Credit ScoreHaving a low credit score isn't all bad. It makes identity theft seem like a joke. Who'd want to steal the identity of a person with bad credit. However, it does cost money to have a low credit score. It costs more in apartment and utility deposits.
First Person: Low Overhead Keeps My Startup AfloatI've been working for myself for a little over a year, and I don't see any reason to go back into the traditional workforce, but I've made some sacrifices in order to ensure my business is a success.
First Person: Making Sure I Get My Apartment Deposit BackWhen I signed the lease for my apartment, they provided a list of cleaning and repair fees for when I moved out of my apartment. If my apartment needed one of everything on the list, I'd receive a bill for over $2,000.
Posting Bin Laden's Last Words Is a Security Threat in the MakingThe U.S. Army's West Point Combating Terrorism Center website plans to release Bin Laden's last words. That is a terrible idea. Not only does it allow everyone in the U.S. to view them, but it allows the remaining al-Qaeda members to view them.
Gingrich Drops Out; Why? Math and MoneyGingrich is ending his presidential campaign Wednesday. That means that Romney will likely be the Republican nominee and up against Obama for the remainder of the campaign.
Fee'd and Billed to Death – Not MeI am completely against paying for more than I have to on everything. If I don't absolutely need to pay for something, I don't. This means I don't pay bank fees, TV fees, pizza delivery fees, or news fees. IN my opinion, that is just wasted money.
Is the Economy Improving or Isn't It?The unemployment rate is currently 8.2 percent and while that's down from 9.1 percent in august, it's still well above the 5 percent we need to indicate a strong economy and jobs market.
First Person: How I Get Copies of My Credit Report for FreeStaying on top of my credit reports and accounts activity helps me keep my credit score in good standing and prevent or catch fraudulent activity, and I get my credit reports for free. There are several ways to get free credit reports.Also published on:
Romney Won 5 States Tuesday Night, but is He Better Than Obama?Romney won all five states Tuesday night, and his speech reflected it. He asked the crowd if we were better off today than three years ago. We are not, but does Romney understand why we are not and how to fix it?
First Person: Unemployment Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to MeWhen I first lost my job, I was eager to find a new job, but as the months and years eventually wore on, I realized that I might be better off if I just started my own business.
First Person: Inventory Tracking for Retail Expense ControlInventory tracking systems are essential for controlling expenses in retail. Too much inventory inflates the inventory dollars and leaves merchandise in the back room. Too little inventory means we can't sell as many as we need because we ran out.
First Person: 7 Generic Purchases I Will Not MakeBuying generic brands can save a lot of money, but there are a few items that I will not buy in generic.
Voting Laws: Ensuring Only U.S. Citizens VoteSeveral states have passed voter ID laws since the last presidential election. These laws are designed to ensure that only legal U.S. citizens vote in the elections.
George Zimmerman Granted Bail; Is He in Danger?In the wake of George Zimmerman being granted bail at $150,000, a photograph of the back of his head was released. Does the photograph lessen the danger for George Zimmerman?
First Person: The 3 Tricks Grocery Stores Play on ConsumersGrocery stores employ various tactics to get shoppers to spend more. They build huge displays. They price in multiples, and they give pennies off for gas, but that doesn't impress me. A lot of times I can find a better deal without buying the deals.
First Person: Spring Cleaning on a BudgetCleaning my entire apartment isn't expensive. IN fact, I can do it with $7.22. All I need are rags, paper towels, window cleaner, dish soap, scrub pads and bleach. I don't need floor cleaners or special cleaning sprays.
First Person: Preparing Financially to Change JobsI take special precautions when I start looking for a new job. I don't quit my old job until I have a new job and a start date. I save my money, and I work harder.
First Person: The Financial Pitfalls of Changing JobsStarting a new job can be expensive and financially catastrophic if it goes wrong. It's especially bad when the new employer lies about the position. In my situation, I accepted a permanent job only to find out it was temporary.
Women's Rights? It's All About ChoicesWomen's rights are always a hot topic. Women should have more rights. Women should have less rights. It's not about more or less rights. It's about choices. Not every woman wants the same thing, but every woman wants choices.
Want a U.S. Savings Bond? Use Your Tax RefundThe IRS has implemented a new savings strategy for tax payers who are slated to receive a refund. Tax payers can now put all or part of their refunds into a U.S. savings bond.
Rick Santorum Quits: Who Gets the Votes Now?Early Tuesday morning, Rick Santorum ended his presidential bid. It came on the heels of his daughter's release from the hospital and makes sense for the candidate, but who will get his votes in the primaries to come?
First Person: How Unforeseen Expenses Sabotage My BudgetI run my budget down to the last dollar. I try to predict expenses. I make every effort possible to stick to my budget, but some weeks are just horrendous. This past week, I had to hire a maid, buy a new coffee maker, and get a tetanus shot.
First Person: My 3 Financial TruthsWhen I graduated college, I thought I could survive on $7.55 an hour. After all, $7.55 an hour is $1,308 a month, and my bills were $1,200 a month. Except, I forgot a few details like taxes and biweekly pay periods.
First Person: How I Save Money By MovingI find that moving is the best way to lower overall living expenses. My next move will save me $816 a year and give me a larger apartment in a new complex.


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