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|I have a singer ultralock 14sh654. My blades were getting dull so I bought new ones. I was careful in paying attention to the position of the upper blade. However when I put in the new blade it does not work. It hits the lower blade instead of crossing it. I googled it and there just is nothing out there about changing the blades. The manual only shows how to change the lower blade.
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|I've been sewing fovr over 55years,and one place i draw the line at is changing the blades on my serger'!!I tried it once many years ago and ended up taking it in and having them do it.
I took mine back to the dealer i've been going to for many years and the owner changed them for me,no charge.I would have gladly paid if he had charged me.
It's so worth the hassel to have those who know what they are doing to do it for you.
|I agree with Kathi. My dd broke my upper looper working on a heavy fleece, long story. Anyway, I ordered a replacement but when I went to put it on like you I erred somewhere and had to go to the shop. They used the looper I had bought and just charged me time less that $30. They had never had one break before. They may have discounted the repair as I am a 4-H advisor and send them members.
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peanutrach1:We do every 2 to 3 days depending on what she has gotten herself into. I agree that daily is too much for the dry skin. My pedi agrees with this approach.
Same here. My pedi actually said only once a week is fine for newborns since their skin is so delicate. I usually do every 3 days though b/c she has really runny poops and I like making sure she doesn't have any residual mess that I can't see.
VanaRenn:We bathe LO everyday to every other day, he's a spitter so if we go too long he ends up smelling like a baked potato :P. But he loves bath time so it helps to break up the day as well.


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Rapper Foxy Brown reportedly was kicked off a Royal Caribbean International cruise last week, allegedly for going "ballistic" over a missed manicure appointment.
TMZ.com and MTV.com both report the rapper was booted from the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise, an annual cruise held for listeners of Joyner's popular radio show.
TMZ reports that Brown, one of the celebrity performers on the cruise, showed up three hours late for a nail appointment.
"We're told the people at the salon couldn't accommodate her when she rolled around - and Foxy went completely ballistic," TMZ reports.
Security allegedly removed Brown from the salon and sent her back to her room where she was supervised, TMZ reports, until the ship arrived in Grand Cayman, where authorities asked her to leave.
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MTV reports that Joyner, during his radio broadcast on March 25, confirmed that Brown was asked to leave the vessel.
"We put Foxy off the cruise. Let's just say she got put off," Joyner said, according to MTV. "You had to really act a fool to get put off."
This is not the first time Brown has gotten in trouble over a manicure: In 2004, Brown, whose real name is Inga Marchand, was charged with misdemeanor assault for allegedly attacking workers in a New York nail salon after arguing with them over the bill for a manicure and pedicure.
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I bought the ab doer twist, it's very easy to assemble, I like it the exercise are very easy to doI exercise every other days, I very enjoy it.
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I do not love the ab doer nor do I hate it. If I had seen it in the store thought I don't think I would of bought it. Now that I have though I will be using it, I am developing a routine and I use it 15 minutes every second day. I do 3 different exercises for 5 minutes. I would like to learn more, at first I was awkward on it but I think I am getting better though some exercises I just can not do like demonstrated. I do think it will help tighten my upper body muscles.
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Thank-you TSC for carrying the AbDoer TwistShipment was quick (as per normal with TSC, product was easy to assemble, and very easy to use.Sturdy construction, well built!And it makes exercising fun, and the instructional videos are great to follow along withand best of all, starting to see results already!!Don't think twice about getting this...just get one :)
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Not able to do a lot of exercises be it on the floor or even walking after a couple of operations, this unit is for me. Knowing I can't do a lot of the exercises, I can still use it a number of ways which benefit me. The unit isvery sturdy and I can use it to get some exercise in my life. Started off veryslow 3 minutes and could feel it in my arms. Am increasing time by 1 minuteevery time I use it. Works for me. Love the leg and arm straps especially whenI don't do the other exercise. The only thing I don't like are the rollers which Ithought would be wonderful. They actually push you forward in the seat andare very uncomfortable. Still I'm happy that I bought it , also takes up little space which really helps.
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I'm only on the third week of using it so, It's early to tell how much benefit I will get out of it. So far I'm not seeing any changes that I'm aware of and I am using the first level of resistance and the intermediate workout. The thing for me is that I usually lose interest within the first few weeks out of boredom with an exercise routine and I haven't with this so just for that alone, I'd recommend it. I probably just need to up the resistance more since I haven't gone from a couch potato right into a routine.
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Feline Dissection
- 0Jan 17, '13 by Glycerine82, CNASo, I am a pre-nursing student and just started Anatomy and Physiology II. I have worked in healthcare for about 5 years now and seen many things. I have a really strong stomach, not much bothers me. I find clinical mode and just go. All that being said, I find I am having a really hard time coming to terms with the fact that I am going to have to participate in feline dissection.
My school uses a cat farm. These cats are bread for the sole purpose of being euthanized for students to use as specimens. I love cats, I love all animals. I fully understand and appreciate that animals have to die for us to exist. I'm not a vegetarian, I love me some burgers....LOL.
All that being said, I really don't know how I am going to do this. I feel that it is wrong, truly I do. A huge part of me feels like participating just for the knowledge I will gain, but I cant get past the fact that these animals come from a cat farm. I've never come across a situation in healthcare where I had to do something even though I felt it was wrong. Sure, i've come across many a things I didnt want to do,. I know I don't have a choice, that If I want to pass this class I must participate and Im not going to protest or drag my feet....... I just dont know how I am going to do it.
I live in South Carolina, where there are many kill shelters. So many feral cats are euthanized because homes can't be found. While I appreciate the fact that many of these cats are probably diseased and can't be used by students I still can't get past the fact that somewhere in this country cat's are being bread for us to dissect. It just seem so wrong. Oh, and yes, I have 2 of my own. Arthur and Grey who I freaking love and couldn't imagine my home without.
Mostly I needed to vent. If anyone has any advice or suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.
- 0Jan 17, '13 by Esme12, BSN, RN Senior ModeratorNo suggestions......my A&P we spent part of it in with the med students with a cadaver. Try to remember that this is a speck of time in your life and is the sacrifice of not doing it and the consequences worth refusing to participate. I was very young in nursing school...something they don't even allow anymore....so at 16/17 and dissecting a cadaver was mind numbing to me. All my CI had to say was "Buck up or get out....there is someone who wants your place more". I'm not saying that but sometimes we have to do things that really age against our beliefs/feelings for the bigger picture. Unfortunately, there are instances in nursing that may rub against your grain but you can't judge and you can't always remove yourself from for one reason or another.
- 0Jan 17, '13 by RNfasterI had no idea about "cat farms".
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I would have thought they would use animals that had to be euthanized... It does seem cruel to just raise animals for dissection.
I don't know what to tell you... I understand your discomfort.
- 0Jan 17, '13 by Boxer MamaI wish I had some great advice. Our cats were feral cats that could not be adopted because they were mean and most were sick as well (as we discovered during our dissection). I guess knowing that made the dissection easier. I would not have been comfortable with a cat farm either. But, this may just be one of those things that "builds character" and you do it. The cat will be euthanized whether you dissect it or not, so just thank the cat for helping you become a nurse so that you can help others.
- 0Jan 17, '13 by Glycerine82, CNAThanks everyone. I would have no problems doing a human, because its human anatomy and I know that human didnt get euthanized for my learning. I guess I'm just gonna have to grin and bear it, it just makes me so sad. I actually started to cry when my biology teacher confirmed they were from a farm. Prior to that I was certain it was just a vicious rumor. Thanks for all the kind words. Xx
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- 1Jan 17, '13 by MegslBI think this is one of the hardest things for me going through nursing school. I'm a huge animal lover. Like yourself, I have no problem working with cadavers, but it bugs me with animals
- 1Jan 17, '13 by queseraseraYou'd think in an age of so many stray cats and yearly euthanasias done by shelters they'd use those cats.
I totally feel for you. I'd cut up a dead human any day of the week.. but something that was once cute and furry, no thanks.
- 0Jan 17, '13 by Compassion_xI would feel uncomfortable too. I love cats. I've dissected two cats in high school and in college. They were all cats who were going to die anyways, basically, so I didn't have much problem with that. Cats being raised to be killed for students learning is sad though, there are already so many feral cats around who can't be rehabilitated to live with people, or are too sick.
- 1Jan 18, '13 by ChristineNQuote from rnmama999This is easier said than done. I am glad cat dissection was optional when I took A&P, I don't think I would have been able to do it. In the grand scheme you are not learning anything from the catThose cats are there to help you! Try not to let your feelings get in the way or else you'd have a tough time passing the class :-)


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I have Hageman on my radar for sure, I just haven't been excited about him based on his tape. The size/length/upside is obvious, but he's extremely inconsistent... though he's also relatively new to the position.
At this point, I just think Dennard is a much better player with a complete skill set for the position.
It's a fair ponit with the overall experience of the unit, though I'm not as concerned. A. Dennard would be in year (3), Aarington is the veteran and you know what you're getting in the slot, Ryan strikes me as a mature player, and has a good amount of game experience in his rookie season and D. Dennard had a ton of experience in Lansing, believe he was a (3) year starter that contributed as a frosh as well.
So the question becomes MB where do you picture each player playing? You would have to push either Ryan or A. Dennard out of a starting spot for D Dennard. No way you use a 1st for a money CB at that point. If you move Ryan inside and play the Dennards together then Arrington gets moved to the 4th CB spot on the bench (which is where I feel he should be). My preference would be either to get talib back or get a solid #2/3 vet CB and let Ryan and Dennard handle the outside duties with the new vet CB spelling them and rotating in the slot with Arrington. Then use that 1st for more pressing matters on either of the lines. Because, with a secondary that young if we don't have a good DL to get pressure the young DB's will fall apart.


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I installed Hear, audio enhancement software from Prosoft Engineering. I love my music and I have a wide range of tastes, from classical to folk to good old rock and roll. I'm a writer and I will often set the style of music to the type of writing I'm crafting. Sometimes, however, I just relax to my tunes, recharging my inner battery and getting ready for or resting up from the day.
Like I said, I love my music. I'm always on the lookout for a good software program that will enhance the sound on my computer and my entire listening experience. Unfortunately, there seemed to be two camps of programming when it comes to audio control software. The one favors simplicity over function. The user is presented with presets that allow for little, if any customization. He or she is at the mercy of the programmer's personal preferences.
The other, quite frankly, takes a super technical approach that can leave the average listener baffled as to what to adjust, what to push and how the stuff all works. Unless the user is familiar with the mystifying jargon of the music recording field, he is left standing there scratching his head and wondering what to do next.
To be honest with you, that second camp was my first impression of Hear. After I installed it and opened the program for the first time, I sat there with my jaw dropped down to my chest. There were tabs with words I did not know. There were buttons and sliders and options that I had never heard of before. I quickly yelled for my son-in-law; he has a band and records for them, along with several others. He knows this stuff inside and out.
The first words out of his mouth after checking it out were, "Cool! Impressive!" He started to explain all of the settings and what they could do. He must have seen the blank look on my face because he then told me, "You could always use the presets and adjust from there, you know." A sense of calm returned and I started fiddling with the program myself. Yes, presets. Presets are good, very good.
Prosoft has accomplished what few others have with the Hear audio control program. In my opinion, it is difficult to create a program that appeals to both the techie and non-techie alike. Hear gives you as much or as little control as you desire. Furthermore, their operating manual explains what all those buttons, sliders and settings mean and what they do. I can now talk about ambience, limiters, maximizers and fidelity with a little more confidence. I now know that a DeWoofer is not something I put on my dog. Imagine that!
The software comes with an impressive array of audio presets. Using those presets as a starting point, I have adjusted and tweaked them to get just the right sound to suit me. The customized settings can be saved as a personal preset and applied at any time. My custom presets and some of the others included have enhanced my music to the point that I now hear things I didn't know were there. Snares on the drums, tinkling cymbals and other quieter sounds could be discerned, adding richness and color to the music.
There are options that will make even inexpensive speakers sound good. I installed it on my laptop and while the internal speakers sounded better, it really stood out when I added my little externals. The wife made me turn it down, though. I surely don't want to wake the grandbaby, now do I?
If you are into watching movies or Internet TV on your machine, there are presets to enhance the audio on them as well. Even audible books and podcasts can get the augmented sound treatment.
Obviously I can't go into a lot of detail on the program here. Well, I could; but that wouldn't let you try out the software for yourself. If you are an audiophile and know all about this stuff, you will probably spend hours tinkering with tweeters, woofers, special effects and other neat settings. If you are music-setting challenged, like me, the presets will make your tunes sound fantastic with a minimum of fuss. You might even click a few advanced settings, just to see what happens. You can always reset them, thank goodness.
I honestly expected this program to cost me an arm and a leg. However, the price tag is only about $20, well within my music budget. I've paid more for a single album before. The program works on both PCs and Macs, so there is something for almost everyone. Prosoft offers a free demo download that is fully functional for 30 days, so you can try it before you buy it. It didn't take me 30 days to realize this software was for me. It works great right out of the box, so to speak. Even so, if you have trouble with installation, operation or other tech issues, Prosoft's support team is standing at the ready to assist you.


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Framburg Lighting (7521) 1-Light Chancery Wall Sconce
These Victorian gas light reproduction are noteworthy for their devotion to the details of the era. Each Framburg lighting product is handcrafted in America.
Overall Dimensions: 10" in height, 7" in width, extends 12",
Accomodates: (1) Medium 60 watts bulb(s)
UL listed for UL/CUL locations
Brand: Manufactured by Framburg Lighting
Collection: From the Chancery Collection
Style: Matches D�cor
Finish Shown: Polished Brass Finish
Height: 10"
Width Diameter: 7"
Depth Extension: 12"
Number of Bulbs:1
Bulb Type: Medium
Wattage: 60 watts
Bulbs Included? No
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Collection: Chancery
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To permit, for a limited time, the abatement of
unpaid property taxes, penalties, and interest
owed on property owned by a municipal corporation
that would have been tax exempt except for a
failure to comply with certain tax-exemption
procedures and to declare an emergency.
Section 1. As used in this section, "qualified property"
means real property that satisfies the qualifications for tax
exemption under the terms of section 5709.08 of the Revised Code
and that is owned by a municipal corporation.
Notwithstanding section 5713.081 of the Revised Code, when
qualified property has not received tax exemption due to a failure
to comply with Chapter 5713. or section 5715.27 of the Revised
Code, the current owner of the property, or the prior owner of the
property requesting exemption from prior taxes, at any time on or
before twelve months after the effective date of this section, may
file with the Tax Commissioner an application requesting that the
property be placed on the tax-exempt list and that all unpaid
taxes, penalties, and interest on the property be abated.
The application shall be made on the form prescribed by the
Tax Commissioner under section 5715.27 of the Revised Code and
shall list the name of the county in which the property is
located; the property's legal description; its taxable value; the
amount in dollars of the unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest;
the date of acquisition of title to the property; the use of the
property during any time that the unpaid taxes accrued; and any
other information required by the Tax Commissioner. The county
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Upon request of the applicant, the county treasurer shall
determine if all taxes, penalties, and interest that became a lien
on the qualified property before it first was used for an exempt
purpose and all special assessments charged against the property
have been paid in full. If so, the county treasurer shall issue a
certificate to the applicant stating that all such taxes,
penalties, interest, and assessments have been paid in full. Prior
to filing the application with the Tax Commissioner, the applicant
shall attach the county treasurer's certificate to it. The Tax
Commissioner shall not consider an application filed under this
section unless such a certificate is attached to it.
Upon receipt of the application and after consideration of
it, the Tax Commissioner shall determine if the applicant meets
the qualifications set forth in this section, and if so shall
issue an order directing that the property be placed on the
tax-exempt list of the county and that all unpaid taxes,
penalties, and interest for every year the property met the
qualifications for exemption described in section 5709.08 of the
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penalties, and interest for any of the years for which the current
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2008: Redshirted in his first season on campus.
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International Children's Cancer Foundation (ICCF), is a non-profit charity of San Diego, California, created to support the Oncologic Pediatric Center (COP) in Tijuana, Baja California Mexico.
COP is a non profitable Hospital in Tijuana that was created in memory of two successful young business men who suffered from cancer. After their diagnosis, they dedicated the rest of their short lives to supporting noble causes. Their primary mission was to offer moral, spiritual, and economic support to children of lesser means who suffered from cancer. They created an organization in Tijuana Mexico: Fundacion Castro-Limon and in 2006 a new Hospital was built: COP – Centro Oncologico Pediatrico de Baja California (Oncologic Pediatric Center of Baja California).
COP provides treatment, surgeries, medications, care and support to poor children from both the United States and Mexico. Our mission is to offer Hope of Life to pediatric cancer patients that unfortunately do not have access to medical care.
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Castro-Limon Foundation for Children with Cancer was born in memory of Juan Carlos Castro-Munguia and Irineo Limon-Vargas, two Baja California businessmen who in 2002 were diagnosed with cancer and both decided to face their illness an join efforts to give moral, spiritual and financial support to low-income children who suffered the same disease.
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Where is Newport Beach's favorite restaurant going to go?
Ray Jacobi, managing partner of the Ritz Restaurant and Garden, still doesn't know.
In October 2011 I broke the news that this iconic landmark, which opened in 1977, had lost its lease with the Irvine Co.
At the time Jacobi told me, "We have one year and three months left on our lease and the Irvine Co. will not be renewing it."
Since then the Irvine Co. has given Jacobi and the Ritz several lease extensions.
Now they're out of time. The Ritz's last official day of business will be Feb. 15, 2014.
"We've already done the final walk through with the Irvine Co. and we have to be out of here by Feb. 28," Jacobi told me in a recent phone conversation.
He said the plan is to demolish the restaurant building and put office space there.
"This will be our last Ritzmas," Jacobi joked.
For the last two years he's been diligently looking for another location without much luck.
In April, rumors were he might be looking at the Villa Nova spot on Pacific Coast Highway, which owner Andy Crean put up for auction.
Jacobi did attend the auction at the end of that month, as I did, but he didn't bid.
He tells me he was just there as an observer.
At this point is there any location in Newport that would work for the Ritz?
Jacobi said he's made some inquires about the old Chart House location on Pacific Coast Highway, though it would be smaller than the Ritz's current restaurant.
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Our online MA is a 10-course, 30-credit degree with a broad curriculum that can be tailored to your professional goals. You can prepare for a career in the translation industry in our Professional Track or prepare for PhD studies in Translation in our Research Track. Students also have the option of completing 12 courses (36 credits) to earn a double-concentration in MALLT, or 17 courses (51 credits) to earn a joint Master's degree in Translation and Library & Information Science (MLIS).
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10/28/10 Hensler Nursery in Hamlet will be hosting the "Giant Pumpkin Drop" this Saturday October 30th between 9:00 – 10:00 am C.T. There will be two 1000 pumpkins dropped. One pumpkin will be dropped on a pink bulls eye to "Smash out Cancer". The second pumpkin will be dropped on a car to raise money for the Community Services of Starke County Food Pantry. People are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or give a monetary donation to the food pantry and sign their name on the pumpkin before it is dropped from a crane.
 Horse-drawn rides will be available from 12:00-2:00 and all proceeds from the rides will be donated to the Marshall County and Starke County Cancer Associations. There will be breakfast items available at the fall barn.
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Come listen to the sounds of the Williamson County Symphony Orchestra in concert at the Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park! Concert begins at 7:30 pm.
The Williamson County Symphony Orchestra will present music of your favorite movie heroes. From John Williams favorites Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Raiders of the Lost Ark, to Gladiator and a medley of Old West classics, this concert is sure to please your entire family. To top it all off, we've included some past fan favorites such as America the Beautiful, Stars and Stripes Forever and Night in Mexico! So grab your picnic blanket and basket and come out
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The El Dorado Water Utilities is working this month to catch up on its schedule for monthly billing, and as a result, most customers will be receiving two water bills, one for usage in July and the other for usage in August.
Garland Beasley, customer service manager of the EWU, said the situation has caused some confusion and frustration among customers who have begun receiving the second statements.
Beasley said several customers have complained about the second statements, and many of them have said they were unaware they would be receiving two bills in September.
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Aztec II, FiberFab | Tue, 29 May 2012 Posted by : Donnie
Brian sent us in a few photos of his great looking Aztec GT fliptop. This car is on my bucket list of ones I am going to build or own one of these days. And this is a great example of one. Not sure what he paid for it but I hope he got a great deal.
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Maxton Rollerskate | Tue, 29 May 2012 Posted by : Donnie
Lyn sent us in a few photos of the production molds to the Maxton Rollerskate. He said that he purchased the molds from a sheep herder in Colorado. Lyn then sold them to someone about a year ago, and the person has still never came to get them. They are still in his possession.
Looks like a lot of fun if you ask me.
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Uncategorized | Sat, 26 May 2012 Posted by : the13bats
Seems this is a good fun post,
Buck Rogers move over…George Jetson is on the launching pad….
I guess these are kit cycles, I recall the one I messed with many years ago, it had 4 wheels and the wheels in the out riggers or "wings" would see-saw back and forth as the thing ran down the rode tilted to one side or the other.
From what I have read and been told through out the years is some of these had gyros and or hydraulics that would allow the two out rigger wheels to be off the ground while driving along where others had all four wheels on the ground.
Perhaps an owner will add what theirs does as is seems it varies from jet cycle to jet cycle.
These things seem to have a cult following and tend to fetch good money, many movies will still use them for scenes of the future.
The big issue I see is in Florida 4 wheels is a "car" and it would have to be insured and tagged as such. perhaps their is a gray area if all 4 wheels do not touch the ground at the same time.
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Aztec 7, FiberFab | Sat, 26 May 2012 Posted by : the13bats
This is a stunning car for many reasons, The Aztec 7 was Fiberfabs answer to the Bertone Carabo a really stunning show car that the Aztec will remind one of,
I have heard that many Aztec 7's were plagued with various malfunctioning issues like parts removed "green" from the molds causing warping.
And if you have never seen an Aztec 7 in person you need to, pictures do not do it, you will love it or hate it, but it has no under cut from bottom of the window down, it's very flat and straight.
Fiberfab used a rather expensive hard to get windscreen from a lambo so many Aztec 7's were discarded for that reason alone.
This example looks like they made all hurdles of an early kit in top shelf bounds, The body looks to be finished with a fit seldom seen on "kit cars" and the interior is breathtaking, it feels like I am looking inside a high dollar exotic not "just" an Early kit car.
While I am a VW fan I have never been a fan of overbuilding the VW engines but I have a feeling this one will do just fine.
At the time of my posting this is has no bids, I guess the economy is really hurting things because it seems to me that if a buyers dream was the Aztec 7 the entry price on this one isn't that far off,
No doubt this is the nicest Aztec 7 I have ever seen and might be the best one there is.
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Vandetta, VW Beetle | Tue, 22 May 2012 Posted by : the13bats
Okay so not really a 100% kit car these things do have their roots firmly in the tradition.
I recall the heading on the old Magazine ads was something like "Whether your blasting through the boondocks or turning heads on the boulevard…"
The Vandetta could be put together in a day or two with pretty much normal hand tools,
This example is one of the nicest I have seen in 20 years and has the added 40 look front end, while he says it has "custom" side pipes I recall JC Whitney selling Air cooled VW side pipes, crazy things left the engine took a hairpin bend then up the side then in to the side pipe, they were different on a rear engine car.
He says "trades" I wonder would he would want my wifes PT Looser?…I doubt it.
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Lamborghini Countach | Fri, 18 May 2012 Posted by : Donnie
Check out this great looking countach replica available in our classified section of price of his toys.
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Uncategorized | Thu, 17 May 2012 Posted by : Donnie
I am toying with the idea of having a few dozen tshirts done . I have a local screen printer that will do them cheap for me. I was thinking 12 Black and 12 Navy or Royal. I mean after all, every great website has a tshirt…lol. I did a mockup using another companies tshirt creator . The idea was to have the logo on the front and the domain name and a tagline on the back near the neck.
What do you guys think?
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For Sale | Thu, 17 May 2012 Posted by : Donnie
Own a piece of movie history . The Monster car from Death Race 2000 is for sale. It is said to be on a 1968 vw pan and the body is a modified corvette body. They also have the Bull car for sale from the same movie
It would be fun to own that's for sure!
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FiberFab, Valkyrie | Wed, 16 May 2012 Posted by : the13bats
Thought it was about time to post one of my pieces of yard art, Ahem, "Projects".
This is my 71 Fiberfab Valkyrie, admittedly she is something of a basket case, looks worse than it really is. I got a killer deal on the car because the seller who was less than savvy mistook a stuck shifter cable for a bad transaxle.Mine is the early Valkyrie being a two piece body with full tilt rear, the wheel base is around 98 inches and the later one piece Valkyries had a wheel base of 100-101.
The keen eye will see my car has had something of a hard life, the hood was cut open and the scoops modded, the front grill area was also modded.I plan other body mods including larger scoops, flared wheel wells and "fixing" the tail lights.
For now my car is powered by a Vortec 4.3 6 Cylinder, while a great engine part of my old school build will include dropping a V8 in there. While I know all it's short comings if anyone knows of a Kelmark style Corvair mid engine transaxle for sale please hit me up.


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Transport for London Back re:route App to Stop You Using Public TransportMay 11, 2012 | Lewis
Recyclebank and Transport for London have launched an app to make Londoners want to walk and cycle more and rewards them with offers and discounts in return.
For walking and cycling instead of taking the tube or bus, the app … Read More
The Best Room in Pixar – The Cereal BarApril 19, 2012 | Lewis
Pixar have created a little animation showing people what it's like to be part of their workforce. Among the interesting perks, their self-styled 'best room' in the company is their cereal bar. Breakfast is the most important meal if … Read More
Pac-Man The Movie (Fan Film)April 10, 2012 | Lewis
At an underground military research facility in Nevada, scientists are hard at work on some revolutionary new weapon. What is it? In this fan film by Steelehouse Digital, a US Army colonel journeys into the bowels of the … Read More
Fish Accept Robotic Fish as LeaderMarch 5, 2012 | Lewis
Researchers from Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) have created a robotic fish that has been accepted as leader by real fish in a series of experiements. It seems like a fairly pointless excercise but their aim is to increase … Read More
Angelina Jolie's leg spawns own Twitter accountFebruary 27, 2012 | Lewis
Dubbed "the only exciting thing at this year's Oscars", Angelina Jolie's shameless leg exposing posing has created an instant internet meme. The actress' right leg has already got it's own Twitter account where the leg's Tweets are generally self promoting, … Read More
Another New Trailer For The Hunger GamesFebruary 4, 2012 | Lewis
Lionsgate are showing the world how to run a film marketing campaign as yet more glimpses of their forthcoming release are shown in the new trailer. We've already seen the first action packed trailer and the numerous interactive strategies the … Read More
Watch The Opening Scene of The Woman in Black Introduced by Daniel RadcliffeFebruary 4, 2012 | Lewis
The Woman in Black opens in Cinemas on 10th February here in the UK (3rd February if you live in the USA). Here's the creepy opening scene from the film introduced by Daniel Radcliffe.
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Feb. 19 -- Ryan Seacrest's Typo Products LLC asked a U.S. judge to find that BlackBerry Ltd. is seeking to enforce patents that are not valid in its lawsuit to block Typo from shipping a new iPhone case. (BlackBerry Ltd. v. Typo Products LLC, N.D. Cal., 3:14-cv-00023, complaint filed 1/3/14).
BlackBerry's patent claims are invalid because they do not comply with the legal requirements for patentability, Typo said in a request Feb. 18 in federal court in San Francisco for a ruling that the patents were not infringed.
One of the patents cannot be enforced, according to Typo's filing, because the inventors did not disclose to the Patent and Trademark Office that the Smith Corona Spell Mate 30 and the Smith Corona Spell Right 200 already included the patented design in 1988, before the BlackBerry patent was approved.
BlackBerry sued Los Angeles-based Typo on Jan. 3 and seeks a court order blocking sales of the $99 accessory, an external case for Apple Inc.'s iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s with an integrated keyboard.
BlackBerry has lost business to Apple and Google Inc.'s Android devices. Its share of the global smartphone market tumbled to just 1.7 percent in the third quarter from 4.1 percent a year earlier, according to IDC. The company says it will suffer "irreparable harm" if sales of the Typo case isn't halted by the court.
Typo said Jan. 14 that it had sold all its initial inventory and that orders received before Jan. 12 would ship by the end of the month. New orders will go out at the end of February, the company said.
Seacrest, the radio and TV producer and host of "American Idol," is founder of closely held Typo, according to the company's website.
Editors: Michael Hytha, Peter Blumberg
Text of the Typo answer and counterclaim is available at http://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/document/BlackBerry_Limited_v_Typo_Products_LLC_Docket_No_314cv00023_ND_Ca.
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I would love this! My little one can get her food on the spoon but then by the time it gets to her mouth, she's turned the spoon upside down and the food ends up in her lap!
Review – Learn N Turn Adjustable Training Spoon
Mealtime can have its ups and downs in my house. My 1 year old always wants to eat like his 2 year old brother but has yet to master using a spoon and/or fork. He's always trying, but awkwardly twists and turns the spoon and by the time he gets it in his mouth, there is nothing on it. He tries and tries but he ends up getting frustrated to say the least.
I was excited to get the opportunity to try the Learn 'N' Turn Feeding Utensil. This Dad-invented product is designed to help your little one learn to self-feed easier. Since infants little bones and muscles are still developing, they have a harder time rotating and getting a spoon successfully from the bowl to their mouth. The Learn 'N' Turn helps that problem by allowing you to adjust the angle of the spoon in either direction to accommodate your little one.
My son loves using the Learn 'N' Turn spoon. When I gave it to him for the first time (and each time after that) his face lit up. It's shape and size is just perfect for him. One of my favorite things about the spoon is with it angled, he cannot jam it down his throat. He gets so excited with a spoon sometimes it seems he tries to put the whole thing in his mouth and I get worried he is going to gag himself. He definitely cannot do that with the Learn 'N' Turn spoon. We have been through a few different angles so far and he is getting so much better using a spoon.
Another great thing is that the utensil comes with a fork attachment. So instead of having two different utensils, you can just pop off the spoon and attach the fork. I really like the fork because it has unique little grips to help hold the food on the fork. I have never seen anything that before.
I am very please with the Learn 'N' Turn and know I will be using it with the next baby as well.
BUY IT: You can buy the Learn 'N' Turn online or find a retailer near you.
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Sharon Martin on said:
What a clever feature, never seen this before, invaluable for all parents I should imagine, thanks for the post.
Michelle Maskaly on said:
Very cool!
This is very neat! I need to own this. Great review
Ashley S on said:
Very cool! I'll definitely have to get one for my son. Thanks for sharing :)
Clancy Harrison on said:
I will have to enter this one! Interesting product. I have little who might like it!
Kelly Bejelly on said:
Very cool. My little guy is just starting solids so I'm going to enter that giveaway!
Heather Capewell on said:
What a nifty idea. I wish I would of known about this sooner. My daughter does fairly well now with regular utensils, but I'll pass this on to my sister-in-law who has an infant almost old enough to start using it.
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Mohindra College, Patiala
Govt. Mohindra College, Patiala, is a gift of H. H. Maharaja Mohinder Singh (1852-76) of Patiala to his subjects. He ascended the throne of Patiala in 1862 when he was only ten. Educationally, Patiala was rather impoverished and H. H. Maharaja Mohinder Singh brought education, in the form of Mohindra College to Patiala. He invited His Excellency Lord Northbrook, the then Viceroy of India to lay the foundation stone of the College building on 30th March, 1875. The building was completed in about ten years and on March 17, 1884, Lord Ripon, Vice Roy of India at that time, performed the opening ceremony of the College. Lord Ripon hailed the grand College building as 'magnificent architectural monument' in his speech and praised Maharaj Mohinder Singh for his generosity. According to the original plan, the building of Mohindra College was to be double the size than what it is at present. There were to be four towers around a courtyard. However, the College now has two towers and a courtyard known as 'the quadrangle.' The College building is a beautiful blend of the Gothic, Roman, Mughal and Indian architectural styles.
At the time of its inception, it was the only institution of its kind from Delhi to Lahore. Initially it was intended to impart education in Sanskrit, Persian and Arabic, the teaching of English and Mathematics was added shortly afterwards and the College was affiliated to Calcutta University.
Intermediate classes were started in 1880 and in 1887 in commemoration of the 50th year of the reign of Queen Victoria, the College was raised to the B.A. standard of Punjab University. Postgraduation in Mathematics was started in 1912. F. Sc. Classes were started in 1920 and Postgraduation in philosophy was introduced in 1922.
Till about 1930s no fee was charged from the students who sought education in the College. But the economic depression of the 1930s necessitated charging of nominal fees from students who were not state subjects. However, the exemption in fees given to state subjects was also abolished after some time.
In 1962, the College was affiliated to Punjabi University, Patiala.
For its various achievements in the academic, cultural and sports fields, the College has maintained its premier position.
The College was the first Govt. College in Punjab to be assessed and accredited by the NAAC in 2002 and was awarded A+ Grade.
The College received the coveted status of College with Potential for Excellence in 2006.
At present the College imparts education in Post graduate courses in English, Punjabi, Hindi, History, Economics, Political Science, Geography and M. Sc. Information Technology.
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Nursing Home Gainers Far Outpace Losers in 2006
by Gwen Moritz
Posted 2/26/2007 12:00 am
Updated 2 years ago
• Click here to see page 1 of the state's most profitable nursing homes.
• Click here to see page 2 of the state's most profitable nursing homes.
• Click here to see page 3 of the state's most profitable nursing homes.
• Click here to download the list in spreadsheet format.
Profitability figures for nursing homes in Arkansas continue on the incline, fiscal 2006 cost reports filed with the Arkansas Department of Health & Human services indicate.
Of 184 nursing homes that filed full-year cost reports, 73 percent — 134 facilities — were in the black for the year that ended June 30. That compares with 66 percent in 2005 and 59 percent in 2004, and it is a world away from the industry's dismal results in 2000, when only 39 percent were in the black.
However, the list of 2006 cost reports is less complete than usual thanks in part to the sale last year of the former Beverly Enterprises Inc. of Fort Smith. Facilities that change ownership during a fiscal year are typically omitted from DHHS' cost reports, and that is the case with 16 facilities now operating under either the Beverly brand name or the company's new brand, Golden Living Centers. (See related story.)
A total of 222 nursing homes are currently receiving Medicaid reimbursements, but only 184 filed full-year reports. Since 2001, when a bed tax was imposed on private-pay patients to use as matching funds for federal dollars, the average Medicaid reimbursement rate has increased from $69 a day to $134.22. That figure includes a weighting factor to make up for any underpayments made from July-December 2006 and is an increase of 5 percent over last year's average.
The profitable nursing homes reported total net income of $42.3 million in fiscal 2006, up 12.5 percent from 2005. The unprofitable homes lost a total of $11.1 million.
The most profitable nursing home in the state last year was St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro, which reported adjusted net income of $1.2 million on revenue of just under $6.6 million. St. Elizabeth's expanded from 70 beds to 110 during the 2006 fiscal year but still had an average occupancy rate of almost 89 percent.
St. Elizabeth's was one of five nursing homes to report net income of more than $1 million in the 2006 fiscal year, a landmark reached by only two the previous year. The others with seven-figure profits were Broadway Healthcare Center in West Memphis, Quapaw Care and Rehab Center in Hot Springs, Bradford House at Bentonville and Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge. In terms of return on revenue, Bradford House was the most profitable with ROR of 20 percent. The 89-bed nursing home also had by far the highest net income per bed, $12,563.
The biggest money-loser last year was Fayetteville Health & Rehab Center, which lost almost $850,000 on revenue of $5.5 million. Total revenue for the 184 nursing homes was $767.5 million.


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I love photographing mushrooms. Their variety of surfaces .... So finding this guy made my day!
Next week, I will be taking a trip to visit the Oregon Coast, finally taking a much needed vacation with my husband. I may or may not post, but will have many beach themed pictures to share upon my return!
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Friday, February 5, 2010
This warmer, damp weather = MUSHROOMS
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Ladybug out early!
Its a bit early for ladybugs to be out. Regardless, I spotted this little guy on a rhododendron leaf this past weekend. Upon furter inspection, I saw he was balancing a raindrop on his back. Bet he kinda regrets coming out in this wet weather ;)
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
A sure sign that spring is around the corner - blooming crocus! I took this on Sunday morning. The 3 yellow-ish buds are sure to be taller and almost opened by now with the sun that we had Sunday afternoon and this morning.
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Kelly Creek
Kelly Creek runs through west Gresham, behind my house. This ivy covered tree with Kelly Creek running behind it caught my eye.
(PS) Today is my 300th post!!! Hurray for me!
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Pandora is the media collector's web spider and search agent for Mac OS X
|Click to MacZOT
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Pandora is the media collector's web spider and search agent for Mac OS X. Images, video, music, and more
In the time it takes to grab a glass of water, Pandora is able to hunt down images by spidering a URL or performing a keyword-based search. A clear and intuitive interface guarantees you are underway in no time, and extensive preferences allow power users to flex their muscles. It can multitask, and after a rapid search based on the given criteria, Pandora prepares a slideshow, providing you with a quick and comprehensive glance at discovered files.
For the first time ever, Pandora is available via MacZOT at the special reduced price of $19.95, down from $29.95 – get 'em while they're ZOT!
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Rick Baskett Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 1:46 pm
Looks pretty smooth and since I have the birthday zot and my birthday was yesterday I would say the birthday zot really worked out for me! :) Looks like a very fun app indeed! :)
JeridHill Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 1:56 pm
Birthday zot for me too. I've tested this out and man is it slick. Thanks!
Thume Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 2:05 pm
Me too! Birthday was the 17th. This app looks Great! :-D
yahtzeen Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
This app is better than any other similar image gathering app I've tried. At the price it should be, but I'm seriously considering picking this one up. Since this looks like it runs until tomorrow I'll have time to think it over.
erichd Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 5:35 pm
I was thinking mmmmmmm….
until I checked out the site and read the captions for the photos:
"george bush monkey" is entertaining, but
please use Google â"¢ safe search for "bill clinton".
News flash: baywatch.com has pictures
of fake lifeguards.
So now I'm checking it out and proably going to Zot! …
If we buy it here, do we get an entry into the iPod giveaway? Will you kind, kind, MacZott people let us purchasers have the referral entry you get?
James Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 10:34 pm
Why isn't this up anymore? Just eight hours? I'd really like to buy this stuff…
Dan Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 10:37 pm
Yes, that was too short. I thought it would be up at least until midnight, and now (10:45 pm Pacific) I missed it… :(
kodac Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 11:09 pm
Huh? It's still the 19th and it's gone… I wanted this.
kodac Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 11:10 pm
Oh well, See you in 5 days…
MK Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 11:19 pm
Under the "News" announcement, Paul said it sold out. And instead of stopping with a sold-out sign, they look like they moved on to the next product…
James Says:
October 19th, 2006 at 11:56 pm
Damn… that was quick :(. I was actually going to go for it too.
jaan Patterson Says:
October 20th, 2006 at 2:43 am
I would have bought it too… but gone.
dimebag2 Says:
October 20th, 2006 at 2:44 am
I completely missed this! I had no idea that Zots server migration was complete. Possibly an email to let us know you were back online…Oh well.
victor Says:
October 20th, 2006 at 3:02 am
Yeah, usually in my time zone, zots change first thing in the morning. When I looked yesterday, it was some 'please wait while we change our server' message. Looking today, I'm seeing the color scheme picker. And looking into my mail, I've learnt about pandora only to see that it has sold out
Not that I need Pandora, but I still feel pissed off.
John Pannell Says:
October 20th, 2006 at 8:33 am
Hi all-
This was my first Zot selling experience, so I limited the quantity to 50 units. Things seem to have gone well and I'm hoping to offer Pandora on MacZOT again in the future, so if you missed it – you should get another shot at it.
Thanks for the positive comments!
John Pannell
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Thorsten von Plotho-Kettner Says:
October 20th, 2006 at 9:15 am
Poor :(
erichd Says:
October 20th, 2006 at 5:38 pm
wow. I'm glad you like ofering this on MacZot, Paul!
KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK! (and if, like, you want to offer this in a Mystery repeat, that'd be OK with me, I think.)
James Says:
October 22nd, 2006 at 4:07 am
Hey John, it would be awesome if you could put this one up again on maczot! I'd love to give you my money for this great app! Keep up the good work!


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"Jews and Christians remain, even in moments of deepest tension, inextricably linked to one another by the God whose covenants with each community have not been and cannot be broken."
The Rev. John H. Thomas, UCC general minister and president, in a major address of Christian-Jewish relations, given at the Fall Convocation of UCC-related United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, Sept. 19.
"Certain religious groups have aggressively sought to define their agenda in the public's mind, through publicity and lobbying, as the 'Christian agenda.' On the contrary, there is a growing movement of Christian clergy who reject this agenda, for whom bigotry and exclusion have no place in the church."
The Rev. Rebecca Voelkel, a UCC minister living in Minneapolis, speaking at a news conference in Dallas, on Sept. 11, 2006, about ways in which the 9/11 tragedy was hijacked by some religious leaders to scapegoat minority groups. (Associated Press)
"We try very hard to convey to churches that this is not something to be undertaken because the church wants to be nice."
The Rev. Ann B. Day, on why it's important that the UCC's Open and Affirming Churches know and understand the welcoming stance they're taking. At General Synod 2007, Day plans to step down as ONA program coordinator after 20 years. During her tenure, she's helped lead more than 600 churches through the ONA study process. (Boston Globe, Aug. 26)
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LOS ALTOS, CA, December 23, 2013 – There is a poignant scene in the animated TV classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" when Charlie Brown, frustrated with the over-commercialization of the holiday, exclaims, "Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?" To this, his trusty and thoughtful side-kick, Linus, responds by reciting the story of Jesus' birth as described in the book of Luke:
"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men.
"That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."
Indeed, despite all the holiday hoopla we are accustomed to seeing this time of year, the birth of Jesus is what Christmas is all about, an event that changed the course of history and gave rise to one of the world's great religions.
Jesus' teachings are perhaps best summarized in his so-called Golden Rule: "… all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them." The imperative here is not simply for everyone to do his or her best get along, but to consciously, consistently strive to express such moral sentiments as forgiveness, compassion and love.
When you think about it, though, the true meaning of Christmas goes well beyond making this world a better, more pleasant place to live. Even if you don't consider yourself particularly or even partially religious, it's hard to deny the impact that Christ's example of compassion continues to have on our health.
That's right. Our health.
Although it may have taken close to two thousand years for us to figure it out, those same sentiments extolled by Jesus and, to be fair, other religious leaders as well, can have a major influence over the way we see the world, the divine, and our relationship to it all, the result being not just a better attitude but often a better body.
Just one example of this can be found in a study done by researchers Steve Cole and Barbara Fredrickson. In an article about their work published on the Psychology Today website, Stanford researcher, Emma Seppala, writes: "They found that people who were happy because they lived the 'good life' (sometimes also known as 'hedonic happiness') had high inflammation levels but that, on the other hand, people who were happy because they lived a life of purpose or meaning (sometimes also known as 'eudaimonic happiness') had low inflammation levels. A life of meaning and purpose is one focused less on satisfying oneself and more on others. It is a life rich in compassion, altruism and greater meaning."
In other words, by doing "whatsoever ye would that men should do to you," we'll all be a lot happier and healthier.
Although we may respond at different times and in different ways, the very same angel message that roused those wandering shepherds so many ago continues to inspire the world today – a potent reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, even the hope of health and healing for us all.
Eric Nelson's columns on the link between consciousness and health appear regularly in a number of local and national online publications. He also serves as the media and legislative spokesperson for Christian Science in Northern California. Follow him on Twitter @norcalcs.
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