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Eating Fresh Foods May Cut Exposure to BPA
March 30, 2011 -- Families who gave up canned foods and food and beverages prepared and packaged using plastic containers saw their levels of a hormone-disrupting chemical fall by 66%, a new study shows. All it took was three days of eating only freshly prepared, organic foods.
The chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is found in many kinds of plastic food packaging, such as some water bottles, food storage containers, and sealing wrap. It is also used to line the inside of food cans.
BPA is an endocrine-disrupting chemical that has been associated with a host of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, and infertility in adults, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
"The study provides clear evidence that food packaging is the major source of people's exposure to bisphenol A and the phthalate known as DEHP," says study researcher Ruthann A. Rudel, MS, director of research for the Silent Spring Institute in Newton, Mass.
Phthalates are chemicals that make plastics strong, transparent, and clear.
"And that we found just by substituting fresh foods with limited packaging for three days, we reduced exposure levels in these participants by more than half," Rudel says.
The study is published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
Avoiding Sources of BPA
For the study, researchers from Silent Spring and the Breast Cancer Fund, in San Francisco, recruited 20 people from five different families in the San Francisco area by posting on listserv sites.
The families were chosen based on answers to questions about how often they ate food from cans, drank water from plastic bottles, drank from an office water cooler, ate restaurant meals, or microwaved in plastic containers -- all sources of exposure to BPA and phthalates.
Monica Laurlund, 40, from Alamo, Calif., signed up her son, daughter, and husband because breast cancer runs on both sides of their family.
"To me, it seemed like an interesting way to find out if I'm being as healthy as I can be," she says.
Researchers took urine samples from each family member before, during, and after the study to check for levels of BPA and other chemicals found in plastics.
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Because it depicts the jurying process of the academy's famous summer annual and includes the portraits of a score of academy members, it might have been nice to have begun the show with the spectacular mural-sized "Council of the Royal Academy Selecting Pictures for Exhibition," an oil on canvas from 1876 by Charles West Cope. On the left, the elegantly dressed academicians are seated informally facing a group of standing artists who have brought their paintings in for review. The style is academic realism. The scene is theatrical and heroic and reminiscent of the elaborate compositions favored by the European old masters. A compelling feature of this painting is the plaque on the frame's bottom, where line-drawn caricatures of several of the artists in the painting are paired with their signatures.
The Cope painting is one of several in which contemporary scenes of that time provide the subject matter. Another standout of this type is the moralizing "The Outcast," an 1851 oil on canvas by Richard Redgrave. The painting, which was reproduced as a popular print, shows an unforgiving father ignoring the pleas of his family as he pushes his daughter and her illegitimate child into the dark night. Also filled with psychological drama is Sir Hubert von Herkomer's "On Strike," an oil on canvas from 1891. In this piece, a pensive, striking miner, framed in a doorway, is joined by his despondent wife and daughters.
Old-fashioned realism is just what we'd expect from the Royal Academy of the nineteenth century. But the collection also includes many examples of exoticism, impressionism and paintings related to the Pre-Raphaelite movement. Among this last group are some of the best paintings in the show, including "Vanity," the knock-out oil on canvas by Frank Cadogan Cowper, done in 1907 (and thus after the end of Victoria's rule). In it, a beautiful woman, dressed in regal medieval garb, strikes a coy pose, her lips pursed, her eyes nearly closed. Other Pre-Raphaelite pinups include Edward John Gregory's suggestively titled "Apres?" and the notably more reserved "A Lute Player," by Edwin Austin Abbey. Both date from 1899 and are painted with oil on canvas.
There is also a collection of sculptures included in Royal Academy, and they are some of the strongest objects in the exhibit. In particular, the Rodinesque bronzes "Cymon," from 1882, and "The Sluggard," from 1885, both by Frederic, Lord Leighton. These exquisitely done figures are finished in a deep black patina reminiscent of the sculptures of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Even more self-consciously reminiscent of ancient art is the bronze "Tuecer" (1881), by Sir Hamo Thornycroft, which captures a nude archer.
The elevator ride to the first floor gives us a minute to catch our breath after we leave the comforts of Royal Academy and face the brave new world of Contemporary British Artists in the Stanton Galleries. This small show was put together by the head of the DAM's Modern and Contemporary department, curator Dianne Vanderlip, and assistant curator Jane Fudge. Most of the pieces have been culled from the DAM's permanent collection or are on loan from private collectors.
One of the first pieces we encounter is the enigmatic "Three Calls," by one of the biggest names in British art today, Antony Gormley. "Three Calls," from 1983 and 1984, is made of plaster and fiberglass covered with lead sheets and features three life-sized figures looking away from one another. One of the figures sits on the floor with his head in his hands, another is squatting, the third is striding away. The dull gray sheen of the lead adds a dignified element to this signature Gormley piece.
Gormley isn't the only famous artist displayed who uses the figure to create contemporary work; 1992's "Living" is an assembled eighteen-part altered photograph by the serious if fun-loving collaborators Gilbert and George. It is, hands down, the strongest piece in the show. The composition is dominated by the eyes of the two artists, which have been enlarged to a gigantic size. At the top of the piece is a reclining full-figure portrait of one artist; across the bottom is the other. The caption, "Living," is emblazoned in the center of the top. Gilbert and George, who work in a post-pop-art style that owes a debt of gratitude to Andy Warhol, are obviously addressing their own lives in "Living," the topic of which is the pair's survival in a world of AIDS, homophobia and bigotry.
Contemporary British Artists also includes several artists working in abstraction. Carl Fudge's "Terminal Breakdown," from 1997 in vinyl acrylic on wood panel, is an all-over abstract. It was created in a print-like technique based on computer-generated images. The surface of the piece is smooth, with blue lines over a white ground. The blue lines are evenly laid across the surface, but in places, there are seams where the patterns abut one another. This is no shortcoming, since it makes the painting complex and somewhat contradictory, setting the expressionism of the lines against the rationalism of the computer printing process.
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Yikes, its quite a bit more than expected. I had hoped that the base V8 Manual would be around 25k-26k, I guess that was just wishful thinking. At 30k+ it puts it more than I care to spend for a car that sits in the garage most of the year.
jpstax1 Posts: 197Here are the latest prices for the 2010 Camaro:
http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/camaro/2010/index.html#search=open.eq..amp.p.eq- - .cvehicledata%23%23-1%23%23-1%7E%7Enf12%7C%7C43686576726f6c6574
As you can see, the LS (V6) has an MSRP of $22,245. That's pretty darn good for a car with 300 HP. In fact, it has almost the same HP as the 2000 Camaro Z28 had (305), although the V6 generates less torque than the V8. Anyway, I think it's a car with plenty of "bang for the buck". -
jpstax1 Posts: 197Below is the latest Edmund's review of the 2010 Camaro LS with pricing:
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wayne52 Posts: 26The cost is actually somewhat misleading. $22,250 (plus $700 shipping) is $23,000 sounds nice, but that figure is quite misleading. That is the price of an absolutely stripped down model. If you equipped this vehicle like the mustangs I think the 6 cylinder camaro is priced about the same as the 8 cylinder mustang (300 hp +/- each). For the 8 cylinder camaro (400 hp) to have the equipment of a GT mustang I think you would find it to be considerably more expensive that a GT mustang (and you get more horsepower, too). To get a 6 cyl camaro that you may "want to take home" would cost about the same as a GT mustang and maybe a little more.
dloehr Posts: 4Hi There,
Just wanted to let everybody know, that I was able to find a deal for a new 2010 2SS Camaro at $1200 under Factory Invoice... I was offered that by my local dealer here in Illinois(I live in Schaumburg 20 miles from Chicago). Two other dealers were at $1000 below Invoice... I'm very happy with my new car and that price paid!
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rdale1270 Posts: 1We found a new Camaro at a dealer 1 state over from our local dealer. The local wants to charge an additional $650 to have the car delivered. The salesman said the car is not yet at the other dealer. So, I guess I have two questions: Is it possible for dealers to reroute vehicles in transit? And, if not, is an additional trans. charge reasonable, considering they already charge $850?
strangeman Posts: 8A dealer is trying to add $570 to MSRP....from his email:
"The window sticker of the vehicle (#LD821) shows $37,635. There is an Environmental Protection Package that is applied to all vehicles that includes paint sealant, interior fabric/leather/carpet protection, and more. The price of that package adds $570 for a total of $38,205. " -
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dloehr Posts: 4Vinny,
It was $1200 below factory Invoice(not MSRP, Invoice!). I don't know why u guys have a such a hard time finding this deal. It was from Jerry Haggerty him self.
$200 under Invoice and $1000 cash rebate. It should be even easier to get this now, since I see them sit on the dealers lots...
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jmelchio Posts: 22I just bought a 1SS for about $500 below invoice, before the $1000 Saturn Owner incentive. There are a few dealers online at Camaro forums that offer GM Employee pricing (a few hundred over invoice), and they will ship the car to you. Shipping costs vary based on distance, but it's worth checking into.
britgeezer Posts: 95So up in NJ, the "dance" for a 2SS with RS, Sunroof, Auto and Black stripe starts at $38,550 MSRP and ends up with a dealer offer of $38,000, as a friend of the family favor.. Its for my daughter (she's paying for it) who wants Bumble Bee Yellow, which the dealer will have to trade in. Fact, since most of his stock is V6 and stick.
We have a $1000 Pontiac purchase discount in the family that we can count on through at least March 31, I think I can do better, any input or comments?


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Just old age finally did him in.
Rocketeer was good; never did sin
Just old age finally did him in.
Monty Python, their humor sometimes obtuse,
For your safety, please avoid the Salmon Mousse.
Once there was a guy named Dave,
who chased a bear into a cave,
the truth can now be told,
he never was really that bold.
Here Josh is layed to rest,
God knows thats what he did best
The happy haunts have received your simpathetic vibrations, and are begining to materialize.They're assembling for a swinging wake,and they will be expecting me.I will see you all a little later
I'm Mister White ChristmasI'm Mister SnowI'm Mister IcicleI'm Mister Ten BelowFriends call me Snow MiserWhat ever I touchTurns to snow in my clutchI'm too much!
Here lies good ole' Tinker Bell
Is she in Heaven or maybe H**L
At rest is our friend Snow
She knew it was her time to go
Here lies our fearless leader Lou
A computer virus gave him the flu
At peace at last is dear departed Rocket
Mr. Spacely did him in with a heavy sprocket
Here is the grave of trickster Rich
He fell into a deep dark ditch
At rest is big strong friendly Jake
He never should have had that last piece of cake.
I am loving this thred too - I just wish I could think of some!!
"Most of my life I have done what I wanted to do. I have had fun on the job.I have never been able to confine that fun to office hours." ~ Walt Disney
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Excuse this ghastly wall of text, but I felt that it would be better for it to not go to waste. I was initially going to post this in a thread in Off-Topic, but it turned out to be much more bloated and Off-Topic than intended. A TL;DR version is highlighted in red at the end. Without further ado, words.
Dear GameSpot Forums Off-Topic Discussion,
I have an announcement:
It has come to my attention that I, as a right-leaning bloke, have not yet officially endorsed a candidate. This has partially to do with indecision with respect to who I actually want to endorse and more to do with the fact that I am lazy.
I will address my thoughts of individual candidates of the field, starting with the frontrunners and briefly touching upon the others.
For a while, I have been struggling with whether or not I think Ron Paul would be an appropriate nominee. As somewhat of a libertarian, I share many similar views as he on an array of issues, both foreign and domestic, especially regarding the optimal scope of involvement or the role of the U.S. Government on those issues. However, though I consider many of his proposed policy moves to be a step in the right direction, he frequently takes a far more drastic approach than I deem beneficial and frankly I tam of the opinion would be highly detrimental in practice. For a while I maintained that Ron Paul would not be able implement the more crazed/radical portion of his agenda-- such as the abolition of the Federal Reserve, for instance. Upon reflection, I have come to the tentative conclusion that this holds more true for domestic issues than foreign ones -- where he takes anything but what appears to be a pragmatic approach. The other issue I take with him is his unyielding, dogmatic stance in politics in practice. This lack of flexibility, I think, would severely inhibit his performance as an executive and, all things considered, would not benefit the United States.
Romney, in short, though I have spoke favorably of him in the past, is too inconsistent for even myself to forgive at this point. In particular, I find his recent stances with respect to foreign policy (both trade and war) and immigration, in order to pander to the base, to be pig-headed and too heavy handed. If he maintained more moderate positions on these issues, I could probably support him, but this is the straw that broke the camel's back.
Newt Gingrich is a loose cannon and frankly does not strike me as a well-grounded person fit for a position of such consequence. He seems too volatile, eccentric and I can only wonder when the next time his campaign will implode shall it not finish doing so before the end of the primary. His personal conduct happens to also leave me with much to desired. Additionally, I disagree with him more than either of the two aforementioned candidates on policy.
The other candidates are hardly worth mentioning; Michelle Bachmann and Rick Santorum are domestic culture warriors who seem to have a poor grasp on economics on the national and international level and are also quite hawkish on foreign policy. Rick Perry, though he would be less disastrous than those two, is dumb as a rock and I take similar issues with him on policy as I do Gingrich. In case I have not left the impression already, I could not vote for these candidates in the general election.
Frankly, this primary has been nothing short of a circus. The fact that Herman Cain, Sarah Palin and Donald Trump were frequently covered by the media as potential presidents was nothing less than worrisome and damaging to the fledgling "conservative" movement in this country.
There are three adults in the room. Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman. One is dishonest and inconsistent;one is senile and impractical; the other is quite acceptable, but stands an infinitesimal chance of winning the nomination. Due to this reason, I previously overlooked Huntsman as he appeared to have positively no chance of winning the nomination – that hasn't changed. Until recently I expressed faint support for Romney and sympathies towards some of Paul's viewpoints. My problems with those two candidates have not been assuaged in recent months, but rather they have been aggravated to the point where I think I would rather endorse a candidate who will not win the primary rather than an unsatisfactory one who will.
John Huntsman strikes me as an eminently reasonable man with upstanding moral character. I consider him to be well-prepared for the position of the Presidency of the United States; he has experience as a successful, consistent, reasonably conservative, multi-term executive as the governor of Utah; he has plenty of foreign relations experience as an ambassador to multiple countries, including China, an area of the world which is becoming increasingly relevant and Huntsman has been demonstrated to be quite knowledgeable of it and that region of the world in general. He seems to be a man who critically examines the issues, a trait which is remarkably absent in this disturbingly lackluster and superficial field of candidates. His positions on policy regarding economics, foreign affairs, trade and most of the social issues, especially in comparison to his rivals, are largely in line with my own and I am of the opinion that his proposals would improve the condition of the nation. Finally, I think the levelheadedness which has escaped the Grand Old Party in recent years is an issue of grave importance, an existential threat to the legitimacy of a sound, conservative party even. Jon Huntsman, as a presidential candidate, in my humble opinion, would move in a direction alleviate that concern and in my opinion would restore some dignity to the party. In short, he is the only candidate currently that I could, without any reservations, pull the proverbial lever for. Due to the fact that he will not appear on the ballot in Virginia, I plan to write him in. It will be a wasted vote as he is all but certain to lose, but individual votes do not matter anyhow and I frankly do not think that I can justify voting for any other candidate in this disastrous field of contenders. I hope that I have clearly and sufficiently explained my reasoning and thank those that took the time to read this rant.
Kindest regards,
TEAL DEAR VERSION: I endorse Jon Huntsman because eh's a cool guy and doesn't afraid of anything.


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I was just pondering on what wealth really means to me. I feel really rich, even though I've never had a lot of money. The largest annual income I have ever earned in my life was £6000 and that was during one year in the army around 1992. I've spent most of my adult life volunteering, in full time parenting/home schooling whilst always earning a very modest wage. All the while, I have been living a fulfilling life where I have always given a lot. There have only ever been the very occasional, healthy moments of insecurity. It's been a blessing that I was always allured by what felt right in my heart, rather than what society deemed was best. For me that meant little money and an incredible gift of creativity when it comes to resourcefulness. For another person it might mean lots of money...
I have never borrowed money. Never owned a credit card. Never been in debt. Basically, if I couldn't afford it (or a miracle didn't happen) I went without. So great is my trust in benevolence, that I know I get exactly what I need. It's incredibly liberating, freeing and makes me feel so rich. It's not rich with material, but rich in soul.
So here is my challenge to you...
Imagine that you have no money.
Imagine that you have no home or material possessions.
What is left when you take everything away?
Who would you be with out it?
I believe that when we truly peel away these layers and let go, we can all find that we are all incredibly valuable, beyond measure. Some times it might take a bit of digging first.
And, of course, in this world money and possessions are absolutely fine too. It's just defining our personal worth by them or being attached to them that keeps our true selves limited.
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16 April, 2012 - 05:46 — Chris BourneMoney is a subject that comes up time and again in the work that we do. Everyone we've come across has been challenged in some way around money, including (and especially) those who have plenty.
It's no surprise really when you consider mankind's history and karma. To me, the central theme for mankind right now is trust in the divine - such that we don't have to control or manipulate in order to be fulfilled. It's clear to me that for various reasons we've lacked that trust and therefore been seduced into trying to manipulate and control resources to gain greater sense of security. It's this that has ultimately fueled the runaway industrial consumer machine which has been devouring the surface of the earth. And it's our confrontation of sense of lack which will provide the ideal circumstances to regain trust in the divine and ultimately fuel our Ascension. The two are inextricably interlinked.
- And by the way, did you realise that if your income is above $34,000 per year
(26,000 Euro or £21,000), that makes you a part of the 1%?
So when someone truly steps onto the path, my observation is that practically everyone I've come into contact with is challenged to live on less (much less), to become more resourceful and above all else, trusting in the Right Action of the divine.
We will always get the resources and funding we need to do the things we're meant to do. Always. We only find ourselves truly struggling when we're not doing the things we're supposed to be doing. Or otherwise, there are the resources which we can exchange - the deposit on the house or the car we don't really need for example.
When I was tested in this way, the universe took me practically down to the shirt on my back. I'd come from a well off life style but correspondingly, I had high perceived requirements and a typical way of controlling life to yield the money I thought I really needed.
When I discovered my true spiritual calling in life, it meant that I had to strip away all those things I thought I needed but didn't - I simply knew in my heart that my work would only generate a quite low level of income. So I had to discover how to live inexpensively and resourcefully - in actual fact the journey to that point has been a joy. The more I shed, it seemed the happier I became.
I've also encountered a number of people wanting to walk the spiritual path who have lots of money - and how this can be a tremendous hindrance because it means they don't have to really put themselves on the line. It's when you have absolutely nothing that you discover the true meaning of trust.
- "You have to go out on a limb
to pick the best fruit in Life"
So money and resource is likely to be a big testing and learning ground for all wanting to walk the path. But remember...
- Money is simply energy and we'll always have enough energy to be who we're meant to be and to do what we're meant to do. That's the inevitable flow of the universe.
Having nothing and feeling like having nothing
16 April, 2012 - 10:53 — someoneI don't know much, but this came up: one doesn't have to lose it all down to shirt in order to feel like he has nothing, and vice versa, not always those who have nothing will have the trust in the divine order. It is the feeling that matters, in my view.
I believe that the universe has its ways to challenge us, and sometimes having a feeling of lack might be enough. We all have our own path, our challenges and stuff to work with.
I know a couple of people who don't have any problem around money or trust. One day they belong to 1% and the other they are on the street and they don't mind. So what would they need to go through a strip for?
I also know personally the whole family earning a great deal of money (they are computer geniuses), I mean a lot of money! But they live in an empty apartment with their stuff in the boxes. They just don't care, they get the money because they love their jobs and because they are good at what they do.
So how I see it, if I may: "It's when you feel you have absolutely nothing that you discover the true meaning of trust."
having nothing is not the same as feeling like having nothing
16 April, 2012 - 13:06 — RékaHi someone,
I agree.
And I don't. Just a refining of what you are saying maybe:
I think, there are people for whom "feeling" of not having enough leads to divine trust. And there are others for whom "feeling" of not having enough leads to nowhere, or at most to frustration, rather than the recognition of natural abundance.
I like the very wealthy family living among boxes in an empty flat
But I would say the knowledge that if I they have to have it, they do have it is not the same experience as if someone has to have it but he doesn't. For those with wealth the safety net is there.
Otherwise I agree, physically going through lack of something (not only money or material things) might not be necessary for some. But for most it is.
So maybe what we can say is that experiencing a state of lacking does not necessarily have to be of material nature. But as we know, money is a symbol for basically any type of energy exchange.
Money as an indicator and a driving force
16 April, 2012 - 15:59 — someoneBut hey, who said that in this case the safety net is not divinely given to those who are not looking for it?
I would say that artificially creating 'troubles' for ourselves and cutting the safety nets that are not necessarily meant to be cut is not what I am personally after. If this happens on my path - hallelujah! I will shake in fear and deal with it. But I don't feel it would be right to 'put someone else's shirt on me'. Maybe my way to process the fear of survival and a feeling of lack is meant to go in some other way. I am not going to design it, because "this is what most of us need", if you know what I mean.
I also see money as energy and give it respect as to such. It has several functions in my life, possibly the opposite of what Openhand is about, but this is what it is at the moment.
For me personally money is a way to see the inner balance. I can easily know when I consume more than I give by the state of my account and vice versa. Something to look at then and see what is not aligned, what I can change, what I really need and what I don't or where I give more than I should (it can also happen to us sometimes because we feel obliged or ashamed not to).
Most of my life I don't have any money at all and live on the edge literally, no matter how much I earn. It makes me consider and choose well what is really important to me and what is not.
And, sure, a great way to balance the exchange. I find that it is actually greatly seen in urban environment. It is harsh. If you don't work, i.e. don't serve, you are a parasite and you don't get anything. It is not like in the woods, where you can get your own food and feel like you can make it on your own. Here we all feel the interconnectedness very well, globally. You can't afford yourself to do whatever you want. You just do what is necessary. Period. And I like it. It pushes me, it forces me to go out, to interact, to exchange. So in my case money serves me well, and fear of not having it too. Otherwise I would hide in my cave and never go out, ever!
So I can't even call it fear or mistrust, but more a driving potential. If you took it from me, I would just probably rot in the bubble of my own laziness in observation of life's pointlessness hhhhhh
So I am very grateful for my wish to have more money at the moment. It makes me work on my fears, insecurities and destructive habits, even that I resist it really hard.
Undefinable something
16 April, 2012 - 18:59 — someoneHeya, Trin
Yes, yes, I got it, what you were saying, I was more referring to Chris's and Reka's comment.
I contemplated/meditated on the questions.
If I connect to myself really deeply and go beyond everything that has to do with this world, as if the body, the skin is not there anymore, there is only silence all around me, soft... emptiness and then... I feel something undefinable, but still, there is something, a clear awareness of existence, limitless, empty and full at the same time.
I don't feel that it is even possible to need anything for this something. It is a resting state, complete and absolutely imperturbable, untouchable by anything, and at the same time nothing is not in it.
When I have my eyes closed and only hear sounds around me and feel things on my skin - I can still stay there. When I bring attention to the body more, I become more restless, more weak and afraid... to get hurt. And when I open my eyes... I get confused. I see both the impossible beauty of these forms, and I still can touch this deep place, and at the same time... confusion, what am I supposed to do with it all, how to.
So probably getting this awareness into the body and let it operate in this world are a challenge.
It is still impossible for me to take this feeling into most of the forms and actions in the physical world. At this point the only things that connect me to this feeling is music, free movements, like yoga or dancing and nature (including the wind in the middle of the noisy city).
I don't know if I am doing the right thing now, it feels like I am, but after rejecting what people around me do in order to live down here for years, I am now learning from everybody around, what feels right.
Nothing was important for me, everything was pointless. I couldn't understand any of the values in this society. But now it seems like I am finally digging my way down here. It is very grounding and stabilizing for me at the moment. I found that many rules I was breaking in rebellion caused nothing but harm to me and others. I live right here, in this system, and for me, I feel, the way is to finally accept some of the rules/laws down here and live in harmony with what is and not with what I would want it to be, or with what it will be some day. Maybe as the first step.
With much love,
17 April, 2012 - 07:17 — VinnyestarWow!! Once again, synchronicity have left me baffled and amazed! I was spending the better half of my day rewording this phrase in my mind only to stumble upon this thread, eventually.. Thank you for sharing Trinity!
- "Are you a rich man? Do you have a lot of possesions?"
"Possessions make you rich? then I don't want that type of richness..
My richness is L-I-F-E"
-- Bob Marley
living without money
19 April, 2012 - 13:51 — DavidI came across this video on the BBC website about a guy, Daniel Suelo, living in America who has chosen to live without money. What a powerful message and reminder about the fragility and unsustainable way in which our financial system is run.
Although living in a cave might not be on everyones path, it certainly inspires in me a deeper exploration of how I can live without being so reliant on the system and more in harmony with mother earth. I can feel the love in my heart and increased connection with Gaia with just the contemplation.
With love
Peaceful rebel :)
19 April, 2012 - 22:49 — someoneHi Trin
Yes. This is why now I soften with things that I can clearly see I am brought to accept. Even if they are spiritually incorrect.
I might even say that I learn to bend.
It feels like the first step was being bent without having a choice. Then there was a prolonged rebellion against it. And it felt as if the universe itself was bending me. Just like gravitational field is holding our bodies on the surface of the earth. Then I had spiritual identity, dissolved a lot and got caught in the all flowing bubble.
So now I got to the point where I am feeling out what is coming: a rebel (an empowering but still soft wave) or a 'soft Yulia' hhh (ability to bend and adopt and cooperate! which was always an enormous problem for me).
It's always the balance, ha? The new one, every moment...
I have to write the word "money" here, so it still belongs to the topic somehow. I just did
Hmmm Letting the money flow, in and out, on its own. Interesting how it would be...


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It was a big night for The Hurt Locker as it upset the biggie 'Avatar' at the awards, taking Best Picture, Director and Screenplay among others. The rest of the wins were deserved and expected like Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart, Christopher Waltz for Supporting Actor and Avatar for Visual Effects. Read all the winners [...]
It was a big night for The Hurt Locker as it upset the biggie 'Avatar' at the awards, taking Best Picture, Director and Screenplay among others. The rest of the wins were deserved and expected like Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart, Christopher Waltz for Supporting Actor and Avatar for Visual Effects.
Read all the winners below along with our live stream and thoughts if you missed it.
Something's definitely wrong with the Neil Patrick Harris musical number. Maybe the fact that it was awkward?
Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin are doing a great job hosting. Some very funny stuff there.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
- Christoph Waltz for Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Our thoughts: Honestly, didn't anyone even think anyone else would win? Waltz gave not only the best performance of the year (not only supporting), but possibly the greatest debut ever. An award most-deserved.
Winners are cleverly thanking people in their speeches without really thanking them.
Best Animated Feature Film of the Year
- Up (2009): Pete Docter
Our thoughts: Up was one the best films of the year and proved Pixar's prowess in the animation world. It was heartfelt and brilliant filmmaking at its core. Another well deserved award.
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song
- Crazy Heart (2009): T-Bone Burnett, Ryan Bingham("The Weary Kind")
Our thoughts: 'The Weary Kind' is an emotional song that works outside the film's realm too. An expected win and a deserved one. The awards are going great if this is any indication.
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen
- The Hurt Locker (2008): Mark Boal
Our thoughts: Inglourious Basterds deserved this more than anyone, yet Hurt Locker won it. Disappointing, but considering the acclaim the film is getting, it's not really surprising. Is this a sign of things to come?
John Hughes tribute is touching and well-done. Matthew Broderick helps a lot with the former.
Best Short Film, Animated
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Best Documentary, Short Subjects
Music by Prudence (2010): Roger Ross Williams, Elinor Burkett
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Best Short Film, Live Action
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Our thoughts: No comments on the film, but the speech was entertaining.
Best Achievement in Makeup
- Star Trek (2009): Barney Burman, Mindy Hall, Joel Harlow
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Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published
- Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009): Geoffrey Fletcher
Our thoughts: I was hoping for Up in the Air or District 9, but Oscars seem to love inspirational stories. But that was one of the most over the top speeches I've ever heard.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Mo'Nique for Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire (2009)
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Best Achievement in Art Direction
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Best Achievement in Costume Design
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The horror tribute was amazing. Highlight of the show. Long deserved.
Best Achievement in Sound Editing
- The Hurt Locker (2008): Paul N.J. Ottosson
Our thoughts: Sound editing was amazing in this film. And very real too. Deserved award.
Best Achievement in Sound Mixing
- The Hurt Locker (2008): Paul N.J. Ottosson, Ray Beckett
Our thoughts: Uh-oh. Avatar isn't sweeping the technicals.
Best Achievement in Cinematography
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Our thoughts: The flying scene was a beautiful moment and all thanks to the cinematographer.
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score
- Up (2009): Michael Giacchino
Our thoughts: Most deserved for a touching score for a touching film. And great speech too.
Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- Avatar (2009): Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham, Andy Jones
Our thoughts: What else did you expect? That is all.
Best Documentary, Features
- The Cove (2009): Louie Psihoyos, Fisher Stevens
Our thoughts: It's a touching documentary that's timely. Great win.
Best Achievement in Editing
- The Hurt Locker (2008): Bob Murawski, Chris Innis
Our thoughts: The most tense and well-directed action scenes of 2009 belonged to The Hurt Locker. And the best editing too. Locker is beating Avatar till now.
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
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Our thoughts: 'A Prophet' was a favorite for this award but I've heard a great deal about 'The Secret In Their Eyes' too. Surprise win though.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
- Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart (2009)
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Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
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Best Achievement in Directing
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Best Motion Picture of the Year
The Hurt Locker (2008): Kathryn Bigelow, Mark Boal, Nicolas Chartier, Greg Shapiro
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My dwarf peach tree has many fruits but every year I end up having miserable fruits because I hate to use toxic chemical spray.
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Copper and sulphur are the best organic sprays for diseases on peaches. Copper can only be used through bloom because the leaves cannot tolerate the copper later in the season. You should also know that many of the problems on peaches are due to bugs. The best organic controls there are spinosad and Suround. Or bagging the fruit in footies. Scott |
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I need to correct my last message. Thank you for taking your time to post suggestions people! I was going to get rid of my PEACH tree because I never had good fruits but because this tree looks like trying very hard to survive, I decided to keep and nurture. |
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American Dining in Sydney Shows True Grits
Sydney draws its culinary influences from a variety of areas, as evidenced by the meat pie stands sandwiched between Turkish kebab joints and dumpling shacks. American fare, however, has largely been left off the table until recently. It's actually the southern staples more than anything else anchoring the menus at these new establishments.


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On feeders so far this year: Downy A Pileated Woodpecker can destroy a seedcake in 10 minutes, half of it which ends up on the ground, which delights the starlings and jays. |
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- Posted by lilosophie none (My Page) on Thu, Mar 14, 13 at 14:50
You have quite a collection of Woodpeckers in your neck of the woods! |
- Posted by anneliese_32 6 (My Page) on Thu, Mar 14, 13 at 17:45
The Downies are daily visitors since we moved here and the others came by here and there. The Pileated and his mate showed up once in a while for about 2 years, but the last couple of weeks I feel like I am in a woodpecker aviary. Hope they move soon, my birdfood bill is getting ridiculous. |
- Posted by west_gardener (My Page) on Mon, Mar 18, 13 at 19:43
The house wrens are here and they are in full nest building mode. It won't be long before the Blue Jays will show up to stake out the nests.And so it goes, year after year. |
- Posted by west_gardener (My Page) on Wed, Mar 20, 13 at 19:23
Yes, the Blue Jays are here, right behind the house wrens. |
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Annual Report 1999-2000
The functions of the Director General, ASNO, include:
- ensuring the effective operation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (Safeguards) Act 1987 and the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994, and fulfilment of Australias obligations under the treaties these Acts implement;
- ensuring fulfilment of Australias obligations under nuclear safeguards agreements, including the agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the application of safeguards pursuant to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT);
- monitoring compliance with the provisions of bilateral nuclear safeguards agreements by Australias treaty partners;
- undertaking, coordinating and facilitating research and development (R&D) in relation to nuclear safeguards;
- ensuring the timely and effective establishment of CTBT International Monitoring System (IMS) facilities in Australia, and undertaking preparations to meet the full range of Australias obligations under the CTBT when it enters into force; and
- advising the Minister on nuclear non-proliferation and safeguards matters, and on issues related to CWC implementation and CTBT verification.
Overview of Safeguards Role
In safeguards, ASNO has four main areas of responsibility:
- the application of safeguards within Australia;
- the physical protection and security of nuclear items in Australia;
- the operation of Australias bilateral safeguards agreements; and
- contributing to the operation and development of international (IAEA) safeguards and the strengthening of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.
IAEA safeguards are a key element in international action against the spread of nuclear weapons. Effective IAEA safeguards are of vital interest to Australia because of their contribution to global and regional peace and security. They are also important because they underpin Australias stringent uranium export policies.
Key safeguards functions include:
- ensuring that nuclear material, associated material, equipment and technology in Australia is properly accounted for and controlled, and ensuring that requirements are met under Australias safeguards agreement with the IAEA and bilateral agreements applying to nuclear material and items in Australia;
- pursuant to obligations under the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM), and following IAEA guidelines, ensuring that appropriate security measures are applied to nuclear items in Australia;
- ensuring Australias bilateral safeguards agreements are implemented satisfactorily, that is, to guarantee Australias nuclear exports remain in exclusively peaceful use; ensuring that conditions which Australia places on the use of Australian Obligated Nuclear Material (AONM), additional to IAEA safeguards, are met (these conditions are outlined on page 86);
- ensuring that all AONM is subject to IAEA safeguards, and verification of non-diversion is carried out by the IAEA;
- ensuring that any nuclear items other than nuclear material (i.e. associated material, equipment and technology) which are transferred to other countries are properly accounted for, and that the relevant records of Australias partners are consistent with ASNO records;
- contributing to the development and effective implementation of IAEA safeguards through activities such as participation in expert groups and international meetings on safeguards, field testing of new safeguards methods in Australia, and presentation of regional training courses on safeguards techniques;
- managing Australias Support Program for IAEA safeguards, which embraces R&D work and includes consultancy tasks for the IAEA;
- evaluation of the effectiveness of IAEA safeguards, and evaluation of non-proliferation aspects of nuclear fuel cycle developments, as a basis for advising Government;
- contributing to the development of Australias policies in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation by colleagues in the International Security Division (ISD) of DFAT; and
- working closely on technical issues of common interest with agencies such as the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA), the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO), and the Office of National Assessments (ONA).
Overview of CWC Role
ASNO is the focal point in Australia for liaison between stakeholders, such as operators of declared facilities, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), and the national authorities of other States Parties on issues relating to implementation of the Convention. ASNO's role here is primarily one of liaison and facilitation, to ensure that Australias international obligations under the CWC are met while at the same time making certain that the rights of facility operators are protected. ASNO seeks to promote effective international implementation of the CWC, particularly in Australias immediate region, by working with the OPCW and other States Parties in the resolution of outstanding technical implementation issues.
ASNO is also responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994are met, and may conduct national compliance inspections of relevant chemical facilities. While the Act makes provision for national inspectors to obtain mandatory access to sites, it is expected such powers will be exercised only in exceptional circumstances.
ASNO provides technical support to DFAT in development of a protocol to strengthen the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC). Once the provisions of this protocol are settled, and as Australia moves towards protocol ratification, it is envisaged that ASNO will be expanded to embrace BWC responsibilities similar to those it holds under the CWC.
Key CWC functions include:
- identifying and gathering information on industrial chemical facilities and activities required to be declared to the OPCW;
- working with declarable facilities to prepare for the possibility of OPCW inspection;
- increasing awareness of the CWC and Australias obligations by disseminating information on the Convention and the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994 to the chemical industry and other domestic entities likely to be affected;
- administering and developing regulatory, administrative and logistical mechanisms to enable Australia to fulfil its CWC obligations;
- liaising with overseas counterpart organisations and with the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW in connection with technical and practical implementation issues;
- conducting research directed towards improving the effectiveness of the CWCs verification regime;
- assisting, upon request, other States Parties to implement the CWC, particularly in Australias immediate region; and
- providing technical advice to support Australias delegation at the negotiations to strengthen the BWC.
Overview of CTBT Role
Although the CTBT has not yet entered into force, it is being applied on a provisional basis by those States that have signed it (States Signatories). The CTBT expressly provides (Article IV) that its verification system (the International Monitoring SystemIMS) shall be capable of meeting the requirements of the Treaty at entry-into-force. The Preparatory Commission for the CTBT Organisation (CTBTO), with the CTBTO Provisional Technical Secretariat (PTS) and States Signatories, are therefore engaged in a very significant task even before the Treaty has come into force. This includes the establishment/upgrading of 337 monitoring facilities around the world, as well as the development of detailed procedures for the operation of these facilities and for the conduct of other verification activities such as On Site Inspections.
ASNO is the main point of contact between Australia and the Provisional Technical Secretariat in Vienna. Overall, the role is one of liaison and facilitation to ensure that the International Monitoring System is established efficiently and relevant domestic regulations are passed.
Key CTBT functions include:
- being the national point of contact for liaison on CTBT implementation;
- establishing and maintaining legal, administrative and financial mechanisms to give effect to the CTBT in Australia;
- developing arrangements for the operation of Australias National Data Centre and preparing for possible on-site inspections in Australia;
- promoting an understanding in Australia of CTBT verification, including by acting as an interface between technical and policy specialists; and
- contributing to the work of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission and its working groups.
Advice to the Government
The staff of ASNO have substantial experience in international and bilateral safeguards, nuclear technology, CWC verification issues and CTBT processes and procedures. Drawing on this expertise and an international network of contacts in other governments and organisations, ASNO provides technical and policy advice to the Government and other bodies.


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Swagbucks' Haiti Relief Fund Update
by TSG on Thu, January 21st, 2010 at 11:05 am
You guys have been great, once again, when we – nay, the world…really needs you. So far we're up to 121,562 Swag Bucks donated which translates to a $10,941 donation to the charities listed on the Haiti Earthquake Relief fund. You guys are doing great.
But remember, the drive ends at 12:00PM PST tomorrow, so really start pouring donations in to this cause because it is very much needed money for food, clean water, clothes, shelter, and medical treatment.
Keep on donating and tomorrow I'll update this blog with a total donation from you guys and Swagbucks.
Honestly, speaking for me…I can't wait to get this money to where it needs to go.
Thanks so much again for all your kindness and generosity in the light of this tragedy.
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Finding the Perfect Printable Coupons
Just a few weeks back I asked my mother to save the newspaper so I could look through the coupons and see if there were any good ones that I could use since I was going shopping that day. Well I do not know about your area, but I was surprised to find that there were no coupons in the newspaper at all. All they had was the information on their lower prices. When I was younger I remember getting all my coupons from the newspaper. Needless to say it has been a long time since I have gone through the paper, I read other things instead.
Fortunately, now you can eat out without having to spend a fortune using free printable restaurant coupons. These coupons are issued by restaurants as a part of their marketing strategies. You can use them to get discounts or special deals from your favorite restaurants. Thus you do not need to pay full price when eating at a restaurant. These coupons, however, are nothing new. They have been around since the 1800's and they serve as an effective promotional tool for businesses. Thanks to modern technology, printable restaurant coupons can be obtained via the internet now. You only need to print the coupons and bring them to the restaurant that issued the coupons. The coupons usually can be redeemed with certain drinks or meals.
Another place to find printables is on a manufacturer's website. When visiting the site, look for a link that has the words coupon or special offer included. The manufacturer's websites are known for higher value, more desirable coupons. Cereal, frozen vegetables and snacks are some of the more popular manufacturer sites that consistently have coupons available to print.
With printable coupons, I have found an average savings of about $45 to $68 dollars when I do my monthly shopping. I use them at other times during the month too. Look for those coupons that match your product needs, don't get a bunch that have no use to you, they just get in your way.
Printable coupons are a great addition to a collection. Most sites will allow each one to be printed twice from a computer so if there are multiple computers in a home the opportunity is there to print numerous coupons for the same product. They are readily available online, but where is the best place to find and print them without wasting a lot of time hunting them down?
Just a few weeks back I asked my mother to save the newspaper so I could look through the coupons and see if there were any good ones that I could use since I was going shopping that day. Well I do not know about your area, but I was surprised to find that there were no coupons in the newspaper at all. All they had was the information on their lower prices. When I was younger I remember getting all my coupons from the newspaper. Needless to say it has been a long time since I have gone through the paper, I read other things instead.
3 Large Items To Buy With Best Buy Promotional Codes
There aren't a lot of people in these modern times that will scoff at the notion of saving money. Millions of people from all backgrounds will be quick to cite that saving money is a great thing, and something that shouldn't be taken lightly or for granted. If you are one of the millions that are dealing with a tighter budget, but still need to purchase large items, consider utilizing Best Buy promotional codes for additional savings with the large scale electronics and technology company. The reason why you would want to shop online for large items is, you can save time and effort on transporting big things home. Consider the following 3 large options that will be far better ordered online than in stores.
Appliances – With Best Buy promotional codes you can save money on nearly all appliances. Some people don't even realize that the company sells large-scale appliances and rivals many home improvement stores with their selection. By navigating their website and looking for washer and dryers, refrigerators, stoves and ovens, a person can browse through a large selection of items that can easily be delivered to a home. Installation options are also available for those that aren't too savvy when it comes to hooking up these things:
Flat Panel Television sets – Let's just say it's time to upgrade your antenna television to a much better high definition option. If you don't have a car that can fit the large options, you will have to get delivery, and why spend time at a store coordinating this, when you can simply go online and have it shipped to you straightway. You can get the largest screen that you can afford and still utilize Best Buy promotional codes to drop down the price and save big.
Home Theater Equipment – The last item many people would like delivered and installed is home theater equipment. Never before has the demand for clarity in sight and sound for the home been so demanding. With the rise of Blu Ray, everyone seems to want to get the most out of their system, and Best Buy offers a wide selection of these great sets on their site and a limited selection in stores.
It should be noted that when using Best buy promotional codes a person could save money on already discounted items. In order to take advantage of these codes you simply enter them at checkout and move along with the deep savings, and wait for orders to arrive to a home or office.
Using Online Free Samples to Save Money
The Net has become a useful resource of facts to aid you in your daily life. And it's no exception when you are attempting to discover approaches to save a little extra cash. There are many resources that can assist you to come across lots of free stuff and reduced items from your local retailers. Some contain certain restrictions, so it's essential to fully comprehend any deal you plan to take advantage of, such as the time-frame of the sale or whether or not various offers can be bundled with each other.
One excellent way to find lots of freebies and discounted items is to network with other people. Several social networking sites streamline this, and some allow users to create communities. These communities can be used to track the places that are featuring free samples and special sales. Once an item has been posted, you can use a simple search engine query to validate its legitimacy. Then, you can distribute this information to your other others within the network and help them out.
Another great approach to find free stuff on the internet is to search your local listings for companies that are just getting ready to launch. Often, these companies will provide many freebies, including services, products, and more out of an attempt to gain you as a buyer. Many will also offer subscriptions that allow for a lifetime of discounts. However, these specials typically only last for the first day, so it's vital that you find out when they start at once.
The Internet is also a great way to find out what free events are happening in your area. A simple search can result in free concerts, movies, games, and other activities that will provide plenty of fun for the whole family. Additionally, these types of events typically feature sponsors that are giving away freebies to help promote their business. So not only are you having plenty of fun with your family, but you are also getting additional items, all at no cost. Some of these events do require an advanced notice, so it's important to get the details before it occurs.
You will also find plenty of free stuff online itself. These can be software programs that are digitally distributed for free, or coupons for free items at the local stores. Seasonal items are especially prone to this, with winter clothes and decorations getting significant discounts at the beginning of spring or a retailer welcoming the season with plenty of buy one, get one free coupons. These deals may be easily found on the sites of most stores. Special offers can also be found for certain groups of people, including military personnel, college students, and senior citizens.
How To Find Free Samples Securely
What is better than purchasing a brand new subscription to your favourite magazine? Getting it for FREE! Do you like getting freebies? If this is the case this article could be just for you. After reading this article, you might be trying new samples and receiving magazine subscriptions every week in the post. Perhaps you are new to the entire Net thing. If this is the case there isn't any need to be scared. We've all been there at some specific point.
The no. 1 thing is to get started right now and gain some valuable experience. We will guide you through with some hints and pointers to allow you to make your own judgment surrounding freebies. There are some initial pointers that you need to do in order to make your looking secure, simpler and more successful. It's not hard to find free stuff online as long as you know where to look and you have a couple of things set up to help you in your freebie collecting.
Most importantly, you want to set up 1 email dedicated solely to signing up for free offers. If you don't, you will more than likely end up with plenty of spam and unsavoury mail that will clutter your inbox. So do not use your work e-mail! There would be nothing worse than trying to explain to your boss why you have slowed the organization's server down with your freebies email! Gmail is probably the best due to their higher security and antispam tools. To maximise most freebie and free sample offers I recommend using multiple emails because some offers only allow 1 sample per email address though not household address. By using more than one email address you can receive the same offer two or three times.
This is particularly effective when corporations are after mass entries in sweepstakes or one off trial samples are given away. Simply set up a new email account for each person in your home for example as a method to get around this condition.
You can also find it useful to have a virtual voicemail. Lots of the freebies that you find may require a legitimate telephone number. Free accounts are instantly accessible at sites like evoice.com and are relatively simple to set up. All the messages left in your voicemail will be sent to you as an email or otherwise you can call and hear the messages if you like. By setting up a virtual voicemail you will avoid any telemarketers and sales people that might otherwise pester you.
Typically to get free samples and other free stuff you will have to submit your name and contact information for each offer. Some offers require as little as your name and address, while others may ask for full info such as your phone number and email. The Google form filler found on the Google Toolbar is really handy so that you don't keep filling in the same form again and again. It simplifies everything for you with one-click convenience. You should always try and read the terms and conditions where possible as your info might be sold onto other corporations who will attempt to make a buck off you. If you are happy with their terms & conditions and privacy statement, then sign up away.
To find freebies and free samples online simply do a Google search. You'll get many results when you search the terms, "freebie", "free samples" and "free stuff". In fact a search for the term "free stuff" comes back with over 99 million results! Click on the sites that interest you and apply the above guidelines before you sign up. If you are unable to be bothered doing a search, there are free stuff sites that update constantly with fresh freebies. You can bookmark such sites like FreebiesBlogger.com. Sites like this take out the work for you.
Major Savings with Coupons
Printable coupons are more convenient and economical to use then the traditional cut and clip tickets. Unlike previous coupons that are provided in newspapers and magazines, there is no need for cumbersome browsing and cutting. Other free printable coupon websites are available by searching Google or your favorite search engine.
Offline sources include car shops and dealers. While they may show their lineup of new tires in the front part of their store, you will be glad to know that they usually have stocks of discounted tires at the back. Both new and secondhand tires can be bought at discounted prices if you know where to look. Try making friends with the store owners and get these at the lowest prices ever.
After spending time looking though coupons that could be useful, the next step is to cut them out again, one by one. After cutting them piece by piece, the next step is to clip them according to the type of coupon, by product, or preferably, according to the date. The clipping process is necessary in order to use coupons effectively.
However, since printable coupons were made available, the traditional ticket process is becoming eliminated. Now, people can easily browse through online coupon websites where they are offered a wide variety of coupons. Visitors of these sites can actually choose a specific product or brand where they want to get their coupons.
It is apparent that looking for online coupons is relatively easy since everything is laid out in front of you through the internet. However, there are a few things to remember before you actually start printing out that coupon of your choice.
Another source of printable coupons is going to the website of your local grocery store because many of them post tickets. The only disadvantage to the coupons that are obtained from this source is that they can only be used at that particular grocery store location where you received it from. However, these coupons can be beneficial if you are going to a particular grocery store for most of your shopping. However, if you are shopping at different stores all the time, you would not benefit as much from these types of tickets.
Great Tips For How To Search For Printable Grocery Coupons
Everyone loves to save money whenever they can, but many people are still unaware that there are tons of savings to be found by using printable grocery coupons. If you would like to learn more about saving with these deals, this article may be able to help.
In order to find a valid coupon, you simply need to go online and use a search engine to locate a reputable coupon site. There are tons of them around and most of them are free to use. Just go through the site and search or browse for the deals that interest you.
To save some time when searching for good deals, consider signing up for the newsletters and deal alerts on the coupon sites. This way, each new coupon that becomes available can be sent straight to your email inbox. This will save you a ton of time, since you may not need to visit the site each time you are about to go shopping. Instead, you can just check your inbox.
When you find a coupon that you can use, all you need to do is download it to your computer and print it out. Alternatively, some websites might allow you to view and print the coupon directly from your Web browser. After the coupon prints, just cut it out and take it to the store with you.
If you are a member of a survey site or if you were thinking about joining one, you might want to consider joining a site that also allows you to print out discount codes for the stores that you shop at. Some survey sites will connect you with great deals and any time you use a coupon at the store, they will put extra points into your survey account.
The great thing about joining a site that pays you in points for each coupon that you redeem is that this can add up to extra cash in your bank account. Once you get enough points, you may be able to redeem them as gift certificates, money saving deals online, or as money that can be transferred directly to your bank account.
It really does not take much time or effort to find printable grocery coupons these days. Try to go online and find deals before you next go out to the store and see just how much you can save. Alternatively, sign up for a deal alert, so you can save time and still access the same great deals.
GoDaddy Coupons & Promo Codes
Though the month of August is almost over, I thought it would be nice to include a nice list of GoDaddy coupons for your domain purchasing needs. I'm going to start including a monthly list of GoDaddy coupons on The Daily Dollar Report so this is only the beginning. The following are a list of coupons (with expiration dates if given):
Get 10% off any GoDaddy order: OYH1
Get $5 off any GoDaddy order of $30 or more: OYH2
Get .COM domains for $6.95: OYH3
Get 20% off any GoDaddy order $50 or more: BTPS7
Get 10% off any GoDaddy order: BTPS4
10% discount: MTECH1 or EMMA1
10% off on any product – CJCSAVE10
20% off $50 or more: MTECH2 or EMMA2
.com Domain for $6.95: EMMA3
From the list of codes above I wasn't able to find expiration dates for any of them. There will be a new set of codes released in the month of September so i'm sure most of these will be reoccuring. In the mean time, enjoy the discount coupons.
Free Advertising With Facebook
After doing some research on pay-per-click coupons, I came across these codes for some free Facebook advertising. You can create an ad on Facebook and have it run for free! It will not cost you anything if you do not exceed over your $250 of credit.
If you don't have a Facebook account you will need to create an account here http://www.facebook.com/ads/
- First $50 Facebook Coupon: T5V6-1JKV-TNH9-2MRH
- Second $50 Facebook Coupons: 2JXY-WTFK-72Y0-VJ6Y
- Third $50 Facebook Coupon: R1X5-0NH7-5FXW-5YEC
How to use the coupons:
- Sign into your Facebook account
- Go to the AdManager
- Click the link called "billing" and then the "funding source" section
- On the funding source page you will see a "enter coupon code" link
- Click on it and enter the codes
The first coupon expires July 31st, the other two expire October 11th. The way to get an extra $100 is to install the Visa Business Application on your Facebook account. After you do that you will be emailed an additional $100 coupon to the email you sign-up with. That also expires October 11th
That's it! You now have $250 worth of free Facebook advertising. If you have any affiliate marketing campaigns to run this is an ideal avenue you should take to get a start.
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