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Haha I'll be going down to Mt. Dora this weekend. Gotta love Sprint. They've also been lighting up St. Augustine, I get lte all over up here. Sprint is rolling out weird cities before it moves on to larger more populated areas.
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That's the thing most of the popular city's already have lte or is already working on it like we got it here in Chicago Texas LA San Fran Baltimore NYC all got lte so the small city's can get in the works
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Shotgun approach. There is no schedule or list of cities which get LTE before others. Whenever the backhaul is in place and or the permitting is complete and a crew is ready then Sprint or the OEM in change of the market will contact their contractors and they'll hop on the tower asap. Smaller communities and more rural areas typically have less regulation and stuff needed to be done in order to work on towers. Sprint isn't going to wait for the red tape to be finished in the big cities first before beginning especially since they're a bit behind. So they're going to be sending crews to wherever towers are ready (which happens to be smaller towns / cities / rural areas). Hence the random areas where you get LTE before you see it in major cities.
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Board votes Wednesday to let Perpich Center manage the school.
At risk of being shuttered, Crosswinds Arts and Science School in Woodbury instead was granted new life Wednesday night.
By an 8-2 vote, the governing board of the East Metro Integration District (EMID) accepted a proposal from the Perpich Center for Arts Education to manage the multi-district integration program in 2013-14.
The approval was a remarkable turn of events for the school and its supporters, who had continued to push to keep Crosswinds alive after a state legislative setback in May and as the time to get a deal done narrowed.
But Perpich Center, which saw in Crosswinds a shared commitment to helping all students achieve through the arts, still faces several challenges. Many of the school's current teachers have accepted jobs elsewhere, and there is uncertainty as to how many students will show up.
But Sue Mackert, the Perpich Center's executive director, said that the center's professional development expertise should help ensure teachers are ready to go. The center, she added, is counting on 300 students, but could make a program work with as few as 200.
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Installing PHPMyAdmin onto Mac OS X (10.4) HELP!!
Hey everyone..
I am trying my damdest to get PHPMyAdmin onto my new Mac..
I have somewhat limited knowledge of how to use terminal, so this is killing me.
I have installed both PHP and MySQL onto my Mac, and have placed PHPMyAdmin into the documents directory of the webserver folder.
Now, when I access it, it works, just it throws up and error saying:
Please create web server writable folder config in phpMyAdmin toplevel directory as described in documentation. Otherwise you will be only able to download or display it.
Now, how the heck do I do that??????????
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P.S I have looked through the documentation, it tells you the same thing as the error!-DR.Wong
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I think if you manually install it and create/place the config file in the phpmyadmin root folder, you are all set.
There is an installation wizard in the latest version and if I remember correctly, it writes the config file it generates to the "config" folder and then you must copy it to the phpmyadmin root folder.
I am not a MAC person, but I would say, just create the requested folder with the proper permissions or manually create/place a config file in the phpmyadmin root folder.
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Thanks for the replies guys, I have hit blanks all over the web about this (especially at other forums..)
I am reading that article right now...
As for the manually creating it thing.. I tried that, it keeps coming up with another error saying that there is a socket error or somethin..
Thats why I wanted to install it with the setup script.
Also, a whole lot of articles I read are telling me to place a password in that config file that I entered when I originally installed MySQL, the thing is, I did no such thing!
I simply installed it with the wizard and that was it..
If you guys know how to 'Start MySQL' that would be great too..
I cant seem to figure that out either (feelin like such a noob.. omw..)
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I bought a Rockii tree peony in a small pot last year. After that I transplanted it into a 50cm diameter container. This year it shows four flower buds, but they stop growing, since they reach the size of peas and beans. I wonder they'll get bigger and bloom? Compare to my 'High Noon' that has the Walnut size buds. It seems to be blooming before Rockii. |
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I've had immature plants do that before; the buds just seem to atrophy at the stage of development that you describe, and they never open. The plants seem to grow out of this behavior in subsequent years; growing them is certainly a long term investment! |
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Is your rockii tp a species rockii or a hybrid rockii? My hybrid rockiis seem to bloom about same time as other tps. |
Thanks for the answers. This is the disadvantage of buying cheap tp. :) I bought it in a home improvement store for 10 euro (offer price) with a tag of peony rockii. I believe the tag was right, as I can see the typical rockii growth, but don't know what type of it. Probably it's wild rockii. So I just have to wait for few more years for the flower.:( |
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A quick and easy dinner that is also low in fat, this chicken casserole is perfect for busy nights. Submitted by LYZ219 Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 36.8g | Calories: 284.2
A quick and easy pasta dish perfect for any night of the week. Submitted by LILYANN2 Carbs: 25.4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 14.3g | Calories: 207.6
A spicy Cajun twist to the familiar Caesar salad. Carbs: 7.4g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 31.2g | Calories: 209.2
Wine, lemons, and mushrooms flavor this chicken recipe the lower salt and lower fat way. Carbs: 10.2g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 42.8g | Calories: 282.9
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Based on the 1996 movie starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, this indoor, walk-through attraction allows you to experience the creation of a real-life tornado right before your very eyes and ears.
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4 out of 5. High rating because the tornado sequence is very loud.
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If you ever see a wait time longer than 10 minutes, call me.
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The end sequence demonstrates what happens when a tornado strikes the small town of Wakita, Oklahoma. Like T2, there is a boom at the end!
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Not as I remembered
I remember going on this back in the early 2000's and really enjoyingit. I was severely disappointed this time. The super cheesy introduction was the best part.
old and needs replaced
we have been on this couple of times over the last 4 years, not worth doing, worse ride than jaws was, should be the next one universal replaces.
There is nothing to ride...
Twister...Ride it Out. Except it's an actual walk through attraction. Not worth the time.
There was too much pre-show and not enough actual show. I think I expected more wind. Overall, I think think this can be skipped.
A Long Wait for the Good Part!
This is an average ride, but absolutely worth doing once. The 'closing number' is a fun, simulated twister with water effects, wind and flying animals that might not be the most technologically advanced scene anymore, but is certainly good fun (stick around and slowly exit the room, you might even get a chance to see the town put itself back together again!).
Unfortunately, the somewhat exciting finale is let down by a boring start, with footage from the 90s movie and walk throughs. This does keep the queue time down (you're not going to have to wait long for this ride) but also means it can take a while to get to the grand finale.
Put out to pasture with the cows!
Too much pre-show not enough show. The extended video intro with Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt is too long and frankly doesn't give enough meat/science to keep your interest. There have been so many tornado breakouts since this was filmed that to revisit this one, just seems silly and small.
After the video intro, the "riders" file into the storm room to watch the town be destroyed by a tornado. The special effects haven't aged well, they felt slow and clunky. More wind and rain would've really ratched up the dread in the room, more science and actual clips of damage would've helped too.
Worst part is, you're standing the entire time, so you can't just sit, shut your eyes and enjoy the AC for awhile.
I say, skip it, you're not missing anything.
Only if you Twist my Arm
This is by far Universal's worst 'ride' (I wouldn't even call it that'. Not sure pointless covers it. Not sure many people actually remember this film. Anyway you watch a few videos, walk through this house, where the shining plays (don't know why) and then are supposedly going to experience a real tornado, when really it is a virtual flying cow, a breeze, some water and an unexpected floor drop (best part really, you now know you're still living). Personally I love the gift shop, I like cows and they're are LOADS of cow related items. Cuddly cows, decorative cows and even cow cutlery and washing equipment. Each and every time Universal announce a new ride I always hope it is to replace Twister something really great could take that place, something more updated and recent that everyone could enjoy.
Blown out
Bill Paxton's monotonous voice leads you through to the 'set' where special effects show the effect of a tornado on a small town. It would be more fun to walk through the second room in high wind. Very dated given the special effects now available. A ride with screens showing things coming at you or the effect of being picked by the Twister would be good.
Its Okay
I was standing on the lower level towards the right of the stage and it was not what I was expecting, at all. It seems as if the people on the top center of the stage had a better time because they get wet and a little fright. Overall it was okay although I will not go back to that "ride". If you do try to get to the top row center of the stage.
Gift shop more interesting than attraction itself
While I think the gift shop is adorable, I feel that the "ride" is rather a waste of time. Even at a short wait time, you still have to stand through two different rooms of pre-show video before you get to the main room of the attraction. Once you get in, all you do is stand and watch a "tornado" hit a town. The most exciting part is when the floor beneath you shifts down a bit at the very end, and the most entertaining bit is if you manage to lag behind and watch the town put itself back together.
In my opinion, it's definitely not a priority when hitting the parks, and I'll only do it if I've already done everything else and still have plenty of time.
Felt more like a Documentary!
I was actually looking forward to experiencing this one, having seen and enjoyed the movie when I was a teen (yes, dating myself a bit). The problem is they spend WAY too much time showing you boring videos of Bill Paxton TALKING about Twisters instead of putting you in the middle of one. It reminded me of those videos they show in school that you head nod your way to...trying desperately not to fall asleep. The actual experience...at the very end, was fun, but by the time we got to it, I was just ready to move on. This one, I'd say is a skip.
Don't prioritise!
I actually quite enjoy this attraction, although it isn't one I excited about prior to visiting the park or when planning my trip. For years, Twister was an attraction that my family and I would walk past on our trips, possibly because it is not something that may appeal to a family with young girls. However, after watching and becoming a fan of the movie 'Twister', it caught my eye and my curiosity convinced me to have a go. Definitely not as thrilling as a roller coaster or as interactive as Disaster, it is still quite entertaining and enjoyable and if you've got a spare 10 minutes when visiting Universal, try it out.
Bill Paxton Hip Move
This attraction has some ups and downs. The walk through at the beginning doesn't really add to the experience. You are walking through a themed line area from room to room, hearing interesting facts about tornados (some really terrible facts too) but it isn't delivered in a way that makes visitors want to listen. They want to move to the next room as quickly as possible and they tend to talk over the voices. Bill Paxton perpetually stands with his hip stuck out to one side. Not sure if that was his choice of the directors but it is shockingly distracting from the information he is supposed to be delivering!
The tornado experience itself is kind of cool to watch and feel. The special effects are outdated but still evoke screams from guests. Overall, it is a classic attraction that could use some work (as most semi-outdated things could).
Worn out
Not much good I can say about Twister. The pre-show is long and boring. It felt like a science class instead of a ride. The show looked very tired and not much excitement. I think Universal should consider something else for this space.
Well I have read really bad reviews, but let me tell you something, this ride is cool, I remember the 120' lines back in 1998' of course the movie was new and the ride was a must to see, now most people don't remember or know the movie, maybe that is why they don't like it, the flying cow, rocks!!! So as an alternative, and to skip from the long lines, I recommend you to go to Twister ride, and enjoy the effects, they are amazing :)
Hated it
I wish I could give this 0 stars. This attraction is a joke & should be at the top of the list to replace. I was bored to tears by the pre-show. I kept expecting something to happen in the main attraction, but it was incredibly weak.
Dated, But a Cool Show
I have not seen the Twister movie, but the ride seems like a good show, and honestly, the concept is a good one. An earthquake simulation is what should be made for a movie about earthquakes. It is starting to date though. The effects could be more modern, but I am sure this would be a huge draw in the nineties. I would suggest for everyone to check this out, because it is a nice attraction, and I doubt it will be around five years from now.
Sorry, but I have to disagree with most of the reviews on this attraction. It feels very dated and I wouldn't be surprised if it gets added to the chopping block as Universal continues to put in new attractions.
First and foremost, it's important to understand that this isn't a ride. Everyone crams into a room and you get to watch a "F5 Tornado" hit a town. Signs get blown over, power lines get snapped, you witness and feel heat from an explosion, see a very cheesy cow fly by, and the overhang from where you are standing gets yanked back. It's over very quickly.
Back when it first opened, the effects were probably cool, but now it just feels old and cheesy.
I'd rather just rent the movie the attraction is based on. To me at least, the movie better simulates being in a tornado then the attraction does.
Is It Getting Soft?
The first time that I went on this ride in 2005, the wind force was so strong that it blew my shirt straight up. The last time that I went, it barely put my hair out of place. I had higher expectations from the previous visits for a more realistic experience.
Being from Oklahoma, I appreciated this ride more than anything. It was really fun during the twister reenactment. The movie was pretty bad though. Also, can the gift shop not be so darn hillbilly?
Being from Oklahoma, I appreciated this ride more than anything. It was really fun during the twister reenactment. The movie was pretty bad though. Also, can the gift shop not be so darn hillbilly?
This is the most underrated ride at Universal Orlando Resort BY FAR. I think it's awesome and it's a classic. I find it incredibly entertaining and I really apreciated the pre-show. Everytime I go, I ride Twister and I never get bored.
I've always enjoyed this ride. I cant put my finger on it, but it's a must do for me every time. I get that it's old and repetitive. And I do wish they would update it but I love the movie and this experience. I much prefer this over Disaster, which is the only ride I don't enjoy at Universal Orlando.
Let It Go
When I experienced this as a child, it scared me. Many years down the road, I returned to Universal as an adult and this seemed to be one of the areas of the park that has been forgotten about. In order to continue to edge past Disney in the theme-park competition that has been rejuvenated in recent years, Universal should really consider closing Twister to make way for a RIDE of some sort(please not another simulator). Twister appears out-dated because it is. Pretty fair movie, an average attraction.
Ride it before it goes
The first two times this was good, but now it is on the end of the list. Will do it if we get everything else in. It was a classic, but I think it has become outdated and is not one that will last, so I would say, experience it now and see before it gets replaced.
Becoming a Classic
We were unsure what to expect with this one and talked to the staff person who explained everything very well. it was interesting an surprisingly intense without being an actual ride. I would recommend it for a breather between some of the bigger coasters.
This is one of my absolute favorite rides at Universal. It is so detailed and the show takes my breath away. Every time. You get to be at the Drive In scene of the movie and witness a tornado. I even got scared the first time I rode it. From hot to cold, dry and wet, and a fun drop if you get to be in the lower row. I know it's an older attraction, but I would be highly disappointed if it were to go.
Interestingly real
We are stationed up in kansas at the moment. To say the least we hear the sounds of the ride quite often. The pre show is pretty awesome. The waiting area is very detailed, and the minute the sirens go off, your heart starts to pound, and some kids cry. It is very loud, but it'd the sound we hear all season back home. Once in the ride the show starts, right down to the smell. The attraction is pretty old, but has held up well. Sure the cow is cheesy but funny at the same time. This attraction is often overlooked, but it is worth the small trip, at least on a hot day you get a nice breeze!
Time to go
It is time for this ride to be retired. From the day this attraction opened I think it has taken up space that could be better used. Sad really
Classic Ride
If you're used to the thrills and effects of some of Universal's newer rides, you may be a bit disappointed by this one.
It is one of Universal's older attractions, and you can tell.
However, I found it to be worth checking out at least once during your visit. You do get a good feel of what it would be like to experience an extreme storm.
I found it brought out the inner-actor in me because I used the expreience and my surroundings to feel what my emotions and reactions would be to be filming a portrayal of one of these storms, like they did in Twister, and that, I think, is what made it cool for me.
Although, the cow flying across the stage was more good for a laugh than a shock factor! :-P
Blustery Fun.... Once.
This attraction is SO much fun the first time you experience it... and then it's just okay.
As a die-hard movie fan, Twister is obviously a must-see for any wannabe movie fan. It was exciting to see an entire attraction devoted to the movie. It was even more exciting to see a tornado recreated before your very eyes.
I don't want to spoil the end, but I will say that the end is pretty cool. I think this attraction is a must-see for a first time visit to Universal Orlando. Unfortunately, it doesn't pack enough thrills to bring you back after you've experienced it once.
Surviving an F5
This is an awesome experience that everyone must have. The wind and all the visual stuff going on during the simulation is right from the movie. There's the drive-in with the movie screen and the snack bar. When there is an explosion the heat on your face is amazing. We really like it when the cow flies around in front of us, and that tornado that they create right in front of us is so awesome. It makes me want to reach out and touch it. The entire experience is always great. It is always on our list of things to do when we are there. People say that this ride needs to go away, but I hope it stays for a long, long time. This ride has sentimental value to me and my family. We live in Oklahoma City and that is right around the middle of Tornado Alley. We have seen many tornados and have had a very close call once. The last one was about a mile from our house and it was an F5. One the scariest moments of my life.
Boring. This attraction needs to be retired.
Twister Time
Fans of the movie or those with kids who are interested in natural disasters will enjoy this experience. While it is not a ride it is still entertaining. The queue area represents a sideways house that was knocked over during a tornado and it is kind of fun to play "I Spy" with all of the strange little details the designers came up with. The best viewing spots will be in the front row where you may actually get a bit wet and feel the full force of the wind generated during the simulated storm. Little ones might want to skip this part as it is quite realistic and a bit scary for those with vivid imaginations. A fun and safe way to experience the mystique of a tornado.
For the youth
If I had young kids, I think this "ride" would be more enjoyable. I liked it, but I will probably skip it in the future.
You get to watch a old special effects of a tornado hitting a town. It is pretty neat how realistic certain aspects are, but you can tell it is really outdated. I think this is one of the rides that needs to be renovated to something else.
What it did do a good job of was introducing the movie Twister to people who might otherwise have never heard of it. I know I've never heard of the movie, but I want to watch it now. They had a short movie at the beginning talking about the making of the movie and it was good.
My husband and I first experienced this ride in 2000, and we were really impressed. Our 8 year old nephew was with us and we could literally feel his heart pounding when the twister came through. This year we were excited to take our own sons to this attraction. It was not really as powerful as we remembered. I can't help but wonder if in Universal's long term planning, this attraction will be on the chopping block so they are not repairing or maintaining elements of the ride as they wear out. The wait for this attraction is virtually non-existent even at peak park times, and I would not be surprised to see it replaced.
Twist and Shout!
Fun ride, once you get to the end. We walked in right as they were corralling the last of the people into the first room.
There is a LOT of Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton. So much, in fact, that it loses a star. Too long in the room, learning about the movie and tornadoes. Kinda interesting to adults, but my kids (and all the ones around us) got bored rather quickly.
After the videos, they herd you into a "set" of a town about to get hit by a Twister. Hang toward the right, and if you're one of the last people to go in, you'll be more toward the front and can see the twister better.
Inside, the effects are super cool... love the movie theater playing horror movies! It's a quick, but very entertaining show! At the end, something happens that made me shout, but I'll save that as a surprise! :)


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California must regain its sovereign rights to print its own money.
My sympathy goes to you, the Californians, upon understanding the appalling socio-economic-political states highlighted in The Economist. I am of my humble opinion that all these masses are man-made and it is up to you, the people and your governor, to untangle them - though the whole process of change may take a long while and could be quite painful! But first of all, you should cajole - or even pressurize? - President Obama to lend his weight to enable Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Californians to start the Change process. That is to re-engineer and transform the present appalling state into a dynamic, new social economic order to suit the changing times. Don't you forget what Obama's fond slogan is? YES, CHANGE WE CAN! May I twit it into "Yes, chhange we can but please be quick"! So you should do first thing first: that is to find out what is the biggest bottle-neck that impedes your state's progress. To me, it lies in the out dated state constitution. In order to introduce sweeping changes in your insolvent economy and other social environmental issues, you need to fall back on legislations and ultimately on a more relevant and equitable state constitution.
California's situation is probably not being helped by the federal government, which relentlessly loots the state for the virtue of its dense urban areas. This is a fine North American tradition that always goes unnoticed - cities are looted by the federal government so that it can pay for the first-world kind of services in the countryside.
I just came back from my polling place where I registered a NO vote on all six propositions. The reason that I voted NO was because I have no confidence in Arnold. He has not done one constructive thing during his tenure as governor except pass the buck.
What is really amazing is seeing how the American media still sucks up to Arnold every chance they can. The television stations have broadcast nothing but pro-Arnold propaganda about this unprecedented power grab. What is so amazing is that when Davis was in a far less severe position in 2003, the media called for his execution. Arnold has made a bad situation much worse. He really deludes himself into thinking he's still Mr. Badass who can kick anyone around. He's been shown to be a complete joke. We laugh at him.
Really there is no difference between someone who cheated his way to the Mr. Olympia title by squirting gallons of steroids in his veins and another brainless floozy who had a beauty pageant pay for her breast implants. Both cheated to get where they are. Neither one played by the rules. Both merely say what their handlers tell them to say and both of them are hard core conservative Repulbicans. Both are living examples of the Peter Principle--the more incompetent you are in America, the higher you rise.
If my NO votes today shut the state down, then I say So be it. We need to go back to the drawing board and rewrite the state Constitution in the same manner that we rewrote the Los Angeles City Charter several years ago. We need to redesign our legislature to work in the 21st century, and I will hope that the legislative seats are apportioned via proportional representation, which would allow third parties to finally break the two party duopoly and also make legislators think outside their box (district) for a change.
I find it very ironic that I have to go to the Economist to see a detailed article about the California mess. Time and Newsweek are too busy covering what they consider to be the most important stories, like Star Trek, Brittney's latest tantrum or what Manny Ramirez will do during the 50 games he's suspended. Nice to see that the folks at the Economist actually write real news articles. Keep up the good job folks!
Why is it they always threaten us with prisoners being released, firefighters fired, police castrated, etc. How about threatening us with legislators' salaries being cut? The Office of Immigration Services being eliminated? The Garbage Board ($140,000 per year per member for meeting twice a month) being eliminated?
The legislators want us to approve these propositions because we are supposed to trust them to do the right thing. These are the same people who lied to us by passing the last budget under the guise of "this is the last time we are going to need tax increases" and then turned around two days later and sprung a three year extension of these taxes through these propositions.
I could not stand Gray Davis but I did not want him recalled because this state needed to hit rock bottom. Governor Davis was well on his way of accomplishing that goal. All we did by electing Arnold was delay the inevitable. I hope my fellow Californians have come to their senses and can see through the only purpose of these propositions: to continue feeding the government beast. Let's let the state hit rock bottom and go into bankruptcy because that is the only way we can save it.
P.S.: Although the firefighters are being threatened with job losses, the janitors and cubicle workers in state offices cannot be fired because of backroom deals that Arnold and the legislature entered into with unions (SEIU, AFSCME, etc.). So a janitor is safe but a firefighter will get fired? Stop the extortion Arnold.
I am a Californian, my parents moved here from Detroit when I was 2 and short of my family and life itself, it was the best gift I have ever received.
I am a Californian and a "real" American. I get up and go to work every day, send my kids to public school, lead a Cub Scout Pack and generally fit into the fabric of society.
My wife works for State Social Services, a job that is now furloughed, and when at full pay is approximately 2/3 of the private sector equivalent. And yet, currently, more of my earned income goes to various government entities than to my family. Her pension is paid for out of her salary and I assure all that it is well under the six figure quotes being bandied about.
Twice we did not receive her paycheck due to budget disputes. We feel the pain of the CA budget in a real way, every day.
To many of the commenter's here: This is not the time to be a whining mouthpiece for your chosen political party. It is my opinion that no party has consistently worked in our interest in my lifetime. Our political system has devolved into equally matched tools designed to win office. Their pandering has, more than anything else, caused this situation.
However, any comment suggesting that our complex state has been brought to its knees by a single political party, immigrant group, or even a social issue is, without a doubt, presented from one who is incapable of reasonable thought.
California is in this situation for many reasons, decisions made by many politicians over a long period of time. We are all doomed if we suggest that the existing system will self correct.
We Believe in California and the people who live here. We understand that it's not always going to be "going our way" or even "fair" but all-in-all we are willing to do our part.
While it could mean personal financial trouble, I personally am not voting for any of the increases today and sincerely hope that change for the better is in the near future.
Please note the the League of Women Voters of California, a VERY non-partisan group and a careful examiner of issues, has recommended voting against 1A,C,D, and E, is neutral on 1B because it is not necessary for increased funding for education, and supports 1F.
Facebook has a number of pages up that support reform. Join the constitutional convention cause/campaign: Repair California. Also, vote for the open primary proposition on the ballot in 2010. After budget Armageddon, we just need to start over.
hello. it has taken superhuman effort to displace California from its exhaulted status as the leading state in the nation. an absurd notion that uneducated and inexperienced working class people should decide their own fate concludes government employees are unnecessary and need to be eliminated. why have a constitution at all if the people get to decide what they want regularly? people whom understand the initiatives will certainly jeopardise their jobs and drive to vote on ballots and measures as often as they can be thunk up! this government of girlieboys cannot even validate their own jobs, they are so afraid to govern that they will it upon the people.
Get out now, move to another state before the civil unrest starts. Think tax hell, third world services and the rise of swap meet economies as the New California.
We will start seeing positive steps in the right direction after a total financial collapse of the state of California.
Wow, who's the old crank from Toronto blaming California's woes on for something that (allegedly, he doesn't say what) hippies and minorities did over 40 years ago? The Watts Riots have caused CA's government to become boated and unmanageable? And what exactly is the problem with the Haight? Has this old dodderer ever been there? I used to live about 10 blocks from the Haight, and for the past 30 years it has been a thriving commercial district albeit with some fairly aggressive pan handlers and mediocre restaurants. I think the writer from Toronto is actually Sam Yorty in disguise...or Ed Davis, judging from his railing against socialism, and praise for the havoc wreaked by Thatcher and Reagan. THe point of the article is it is the current government, not the people of California, that have exacerbated current inequities and inanities, like the jerrymandering we have in the state.
Repbublicans screwed up California years ago, most notably Pete Wilson and George Deukreagan with their tax slashing. Prop 13 was just the beginning, albeit one of the most disasterous moves ever made in the state. If people did turn out to vote, however, then this could all be mitigated, even with a Republican as governor.
To make California governable again Arnold Schwernegger and our state legislators MUST make sure these propositions pass!! If these propositions don't pass, then this state is headed for a disaster of Biblical Proportions!! Old Testament, Real WRATH OF GOD type of stuff!! Fire and Brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and Seas boiling! 40 years of Darkness! Earthquakes! Volcanoes!! The Dead rising from the Grave! Human Sacrifice! Dogs and Cats living together!! It's mass hysteria!! OMG!!!!! . . . . . . . . forget it, I'll take my chances and vote NO.
California should consider legalizing marijuana. It would free up thousands of people in their jails and court systems. The government tax revenue from it would increase and spending on law enforcement would decrease.
I am not a medical doctor, so I will not go into the medical benefits of legalizing marijuana (if there are any)
California has 'got what it deserved' over these last 30 years of decline and it's a shame. No, it's not the immigrants who have created the problem either (although they may now be a part of it).
Since Haight-Ashbury and the riots in Watts in the '60's, it should have been obvious that something was going off-the-rails in what was once the "Golden State". The electoral system is a shambles but you can be grateful that the Republican minority in your legislative brances of government have stopped the Democrats from taxing and spending you into oblivion the way our governments have. And where is it that I am referring to? Toronto, Ontaxio, Canada.
If you really want to come and see for yourselves what your future might look like (if you don't reverse the decline) come up to Toronto and pay $8.25 for a pack of smokes; $60.00 for a bottle of Grey Goose vodka and $4.00 for a (US) gallon of gasoline!!!! Try doing that WITHOUT tax-deductible mortgages and a WITH 46% income tax rate that KICKS IN at $100,000. THIS IS WHAT SOCIALISM LOOKS LIKE and don't believe all the guff you're fed by the left-wing press (both yours and ours) about the second-rate, single-source healthcare system that Canadians 'enjoy'. It's BULLS**T!
California's maliase is a function of its left-wing politics - nothing less, nothing more. You're following Taxachussetts and Ontaxio into the gutter and driving jobs OUT of the state with too much government and too high taxes. Ronald Reagan was right; "If you give the rascals the money, they will spend it". Howard Jarvis's Prop 13 was an inspiration in that it deprived your politicians of the means to piss it all away. Don't lose sight of that reality!!!
Government not only isn't the solution - it's the problem! Public sector unions need to be broken just like the UAW which, having brought Detroit to its knees is now itself being destroyed - a delicious irony! The California State Teachers Union is a perfect case in point; They have earned a "F" in teaching (the stats bear this assertion out) and so should suffer the same fate as the Air Traffic Controllers - all of whom Reagan FIRED!!! Ditto for Firefighters who retire on $100,000 a year and Cops who receive $2.1 MILLION!!!
If government were the solution then the Soviet Union would have been the wealthiest country on earth rather than the failed state it became. Since then the Russians have moved to a flat-tax system (of 13%) and the Kremlin's coffers are overflowing with funds because people can't be bothered to cheat to avoid paying at that moderate rate.
California deserves better then the dysfunctional government it's getting but, not until you rise up and say; "We're mad as hell and we're not going to take it any longer".
Remember, the state is NOT your master, it's your servant and those who work for the state ARE your servants. As taxpayers, you pay their wages and you set the rules by which they work for you, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND!!!
Britain never worked better than after the "Thatcher Revolution". America never worked better than after the "Reagan Revolution" California needs it's own 'revolution' in order to snap out of it and return to those ways that made the state great in the first place. Socialism and more government will only ensure that California eventually does fall into the ocean and it won't be because of an earthquake - it will be because you followed others down the road to ruin and should have known better.
What has happened to the Economist? Used to be its writing was so fresh, but now so much of it seems mired in lazy, New York Time-style liberalism.
The Economist would like us to believe that "everybody" is to blame for California's budget woes, including the wack job right wingers in Orange County and the selfish people who hacked away at Property Taxes via Prop 13.
Wrong. Taxes in California are the highest in the country, tax rates are the most progressive in the country, and a plurality of Orange County voters vote for Democrats, not Republicans. Give me 10 minutes and I'll point out a dozen errors of similar laziness.
Wake up and smell the coffee, Economist. The problem with California is not gridlock, but that it is, instead, a 1-party state. The Democrats have run this state lock, stock and barrell for a long, long time and -lo and behold- state government spending has absolutely exploded. Now any effort to contol spending is described as a nasty "cut".
Since about 70% of Californians pay no state income tax, and the remaining 30% are already taxed to the nines, let's see, uh ... yeah, that's it let's raise taxes on that 30% still higher. Is it against the law to move to a neighboring state?
Message to the Economist: if we wanted a whiny NPR-style take on contemporary American politics, we'd listen to NPR (or watch ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, or CNN). Sometimes things are screwed up because the Republicans have been in charge and have really done a bad job. Sometimes things are screwed up because the Democrats have been in change and done a really bad job. In California, the Democrats have been in charge and done a really bad job. There, that wasn't so hard to say, was it?
Wake up Californians. It was "jury pool" people who thought O.J. was innocent...I can't wait to see the Constitution they come up with! I was born in L.A., like my father before me. I have watched the city disintegrate under the massive pressure from immigration from Central America and the Far East, legal or not. It is going to take effort on the part of everyone who lives in this state to be honest with themselves if we are to save it. The rich hiring illegals for home and yard work, and the poor who, though they pay no taxes, expect top-notch healthcare for free. Our roads are a disaster; where is the gas tax money going? Our public hospitals are run down and stressed beyond the breaking point, yet the healthcare unions demand less work for more pay, and equipment no one can afford. This state was a wonderful place to live years ago. The bottom line is this: No one cares about anything other than themselves. Nobody wants to pay taxes if that is all the interaction with their government that they have. Nobody wants to sacrifice if it is always for someone else and they never benefit. Make all political boundaries the same as the boundaries of our counties. Fill potholes and repair roads (which are critical infrastructure to business that pays the majority of the tax money received by California). Stop illegal immigration. Strict term limits for all political positions; there should be no "professsional politicians" or "political families". Legalize recreational marijuana and tax its sale like we do alcohol, cigarettes and gasoline. Get rid of state owned vehicles being used by government officials for commuting to work; let them use a pooled car if they need one for work. Spend within your means; no programs without money that allows it. Treat the state like you do your family. In other words, pay your bills on time (not IOUs), don't overextend financially, conserve for a rainy day, and vote No on 1A-1E, and Yes on 1F. Bring the system to a halt, and force a Constitutional Convention before every business in the state leaves for greener pastures. I travel internationally for my business and talk to people all the time who are enamored with the fact that I live in Los Angeles, California. (Sunshine, movie stars, beaches, freeways, all the stereo-types). What the don't know is the deterioration of this once fun place to live and work. It has reached a crisis point. After 8 decades of family residency, I will seriously consider a business and residency move. If we do not take action to save the state, regardless of Republican or Democrat party line, we will no longer be the envy of everyone in the world. Get with it, open your minds up, think, and change it for the better before we lose everything that makes us beautifully different from Texas, Ohio, and the rest.
Ah yes, gerrymandered districts force ONLY the Republicans to be extreme, with no regard for "moderation" or "pragmatism." Which party has been in control of the legislature during this time, again?
Ah yes, gerrymandered district force ONLY the Republicans to be extreme, with no regard for "moderation" or "pragmatism." Which party has been in control of the legislature during this time, again?
It's a shame that most of these comments seem to come from the hard right. Send home or imprison all immigrants? Dismantle california's education system? (the university system is a model for other states), etc. I don't see why fixing the problem always seems to involve throwing the more vulnerable of us overboard.
By the way, if excess partisanship is one problem, then eliminating ALL Democrats would add to this problem, no?
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Rated 1 out of 5 by Deette Love it, but must leave it.....
If I could give this bracelet zero stars, I would, but I guess the one star is for the look of the bracelet. The clasp is not secure at all! I'm so disappointed because I love the color and look. I'm lucky enough to have noticed each time it has fallen off, so I haven't lost mine like the others. Hopefully Tory is reimbursing people for the loss of their Fitbit. Looks like they should've done more R&D testing on this product.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by Dissaponted Very poor quality - Lost both bracelet and fitbit
I'm very dissapointed for this product. I got my bracelet on the store at Madison Ave. and lost both bracelet and fitbit. The clasp never worked. Also the color faded. The bracelet keep falling and finally lost it today. I'm very very dissapointed. Now I have to buy another fitbit but for sure WILL NOT get a new Tory bracelet.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by Kiwi Gone In The 1st Day! Fitbit + Bracelet
I am amazed at the poor quality if the silicone fit bit bracelet. I have had my Fitbit for a year and never had an issue. I pre-ordered this item and waited with patiently for months. Not only was a it a poor quality cheaper version of the basic Fitbit bracelet at the 4x the cost it has also started peeling in one spot before I even wore it. Since I had waited so long I decided to suck it up and wear it. The clasp does NOT work properly. It fell off a few times before I even left the house on the first day and I lost it and the Fitbit for good on my 10 minute walk into work. Please save your $$$ I am now out the cost of the bracelet plus the replacement cost for my Fitbit. I am very disappointed since this is a very well known luxury brand. This item is not up to the Tory Burch standard and is sub par.
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Do not buy this product. I recently lost my fitbit and the bracelet, due to the poor clasp. I am going to contact customer service, as I am now out the cost of both items. I know mine was not the only one, as a friend told me hers was falling off too.
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Please Tory read the 267 & counting reviews giving this product 2.5 stars and give your loyal customers what they are asking for?! We want a larger band??? I use the larger fit bit silicone cover that comes with the fit bit. It measures almost 8" pleeeese make your covers in a larger size .. I love yours and wish I could wear it but sadly this one will be going back :(
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I was so glad when I got the bracelet. Wore it once and now it keeps falling off. This was not worthy the price and I think TB should refund my money or provide some better clasps. I am now waiting on the blue one but will return it because of the clasps.
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I ordered both the Navy and Fuchsia Tory FitBit bracelets the day they came out. I received them and loved them. Super cute. Unfortunately, the clasp was not secure at all and my FitBit kept falling off. Long story short, I ended up finding only the clasp on my kitchen floor. My bracelet fell off and my 6 month old puppy had eaten it. So I'm out a Tory bracelet AND the FitBit. The bracelet is adorable... just needs a stronger clasp. And I need a dog that doesn't eat everything... :)
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Is Occupy Wall Street bad for the American Dream?
Conservative groups responding to Occupy Wall Street argue that hard work, not protests, will bring people out of poverty. Is that true?
As the Occupy Wall Street movement has grown, more and more Americans are stepping up to share their stories and air their grievances.
But not everyone is angry at Wall Street. Conservative reaction to the movement has resulted in counter-protests and new memes, like conservative columnist Erick Erickson's new site, We Are The 53%.
The site is a reaction to We Are The 99 Percent, a website that allows citizens to upload photos of themselves holding a sign with their story - such as too much student debt, trouble getting a job, or no health insurance.
Contributors claim they stand in opposition to the 1% of Americans who control the majority of the country's wealth, as well as the big business and government systems they say allowed the economy to flounder.
Character testThe counter site doesn't defend any of those institutions. It doesn't defend bonuses for bankers or justify the rich's low tax rate. The 53% refers to the percentage of Americans who currently pay federal income taxes. The unifying theme of the site is of a rejection of entitlement.
Dissenting voices
"My wife and I decided in 1996 that we were sick of poverty. We went back to school. We earned degrees. We got jobs. No one handed it to us. We earned it. We did it. I didn't go through all that struggle while raising 5 children so I could support lazy [expletive] people who want nothing but government handouts. You want to 'occupy' something? Occupy a job and start contributing."
- We are the 53 Percent
"I am a married mother of 2 kids. We lived on rice & beans all the way through 3 years of Nursing School - paying bills with student loans & CalWorks, & eating with $429.00 per month in Food Stamps. I told my kids it would get better … but it isn't. My job doesn't pay what thought I would earn, my kids have no health insurance & I can barely make minimum payments on my student loans. My husband hasn't been able to find a full time job despite looking for 3 years. We are the 99% ALL WE WANT IS QUALITY OF LIFE!"
-We are the 99 Percent
Both sites showcase stories of working long hours, declining home values and shaky economic futures, of people working multiple jobs to get through college, and finding themselves saddled with burdensome debt.
Contributors on both say that they find value in work and want to be part of a productive society.
For the 99%, those stories exemplify the current problems with America's economy. "Those who are protesting say 'it's not anything I individually have done' but a larger systematic reason," says Lauren Duncan, professor of sociology at Smith College in Massachusetts.
Those 53%, however, see their trials as part of a character test, and have either come out the other end or believe that with enough hard work, they will persevere.
To them, "the system is fundamentally fair, and you people have done something wrong and need to pull yourself up by your bootstraps," says Ms Duncan.
The idea of bootstraps - or that individuals are responsible for their own economic success and failures - is one that's deeply rooted in American culture. The notion that if one works hard enough, one will reap the rewards is one of the basic tenets of the American dream.
And it's the future of the American Dream that's being defended by both the 53% movement and the 99% movement it criticises.
"People don't really disagree that much about what's deserving. People think that hard work and studying, being willing to take some risks are all associated with being deserving," says Samuel Bowles, an economist at the Sante Fe institute.
"Other things don't count for being deserving,", he adds, like getting money without earning it, getting breaks based on race, or "lucking" into one's good fortune.
Running the numbers
"Altogether, about 23% of Americans don't pay federal income taxes because their incomes are too low, according to a July 2011 paper by the non-partisan Tax Policy Center. The other 23 percent of Americans don't pay federal income taxes mostly because of tax breaks given to the elderly, low-income working families, government welfare recipients, and students."
-Ezra Klein, the Washington Post
"The top 25% of American households have 87% of all the wealth in this country. So maybe 'We are the 75%' is more appropriate'."
-ED Kain, Forbes
But while the narrative of the US economic system is one that's strictly merit-based, the reality is less clear-cut.
The biggest indicator for success in America is not a level of merit or hard work, but the amount of wealth inherited from family members, says Mr Bowles.
But it's not the only factor, of course: Barack Obama is nothing if not the American dream personified: mixed race, born to a single mother, working for everything he accomplished.
"Merit itself is not a myth," says Stephen McNamee, author of The Meritocracy Myth.
"Merit enhances prospects for mobility, but it's still about beating the odds. Some people do break through the system on the basis of merit, luck, or other sorts of non-merit ways," he says, while others may be very deserving and still come up short.
"There's a disconnect between how people perceive how the system works and how it actually works," he says.
"But it's so ambiguous - as long as there's some chance to start out, go from rags to riches, then the presumption is that if it can occur at all, it can occur for anybody."
Occupy's support
- A Time magazine poll found that 54% of people ranked the protests favourably
- Only 27% thought favourably of the Tea Party
- 56% of those familiar with Occupy Wall Street thought it would have an impact in the election
That presumption has fuelled innovation and ambition. It's also led to a reluctance to confront systemic problems when things do go wrong.
"When things haven't worked out, they have tended to blame themselves instead of look for structural solutions," says Jim Cullen, author of The American Dream.
It can result in dangerous conclusions.
"It presumes that those who have great wealth deserve it because they earned it. The flip side is presumed to be true, that those at the bottom of the system are seen to be non-meritorious," says Mr McNamee.
That makes it easy to write off those who are suffering in the economy as undeserving, he says.
Conversely, one could argue that it leads some people to decide that honest labour is both hard to come by and not worth the effort.
That doesn't mean the American Dream is a bad thing. In fact, just the opposite. The idea that hard work should pay off is an American ideal, and one worth fighting for - the question now is how.


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Stir together chicken broth, salt, and pepper; pour over potatoes and onion. (Broth will not completely cover potatoes and onion.) Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 5 hours or until potatoes are tender. Mash mixture with a potato masher; stir in half-and-half. Cover and cook on HIGH 20 more minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Ladle into bowls, and serve with desired toppings.
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Among the best seaviews on the south coast from this quiet weatherboard cottage . There is a separate driveway & entrance to the 4 bedroom holiday cottage next door - but otherwise no neighbours in sight.. Contains a queensized bed & mod cons . Separate kitchen & bathroom .
Opposite boatramp and beach for surfing , swimming, diving , shellfish gathering , coastwalks . 10 minutes walk along beach to Pavillion Restaurant . 10 minutes drive to Riverton township . 45 minutes to Invercargill to the east or to Tuatapere & Fjiordland to the west .
Self catering facilities ; but meals are available at the high quality Pavilion Restaurant on the beachfront & simpler but honest pub fare at Dusty's Colac Bay Pub .
Note Mt Oraka shelters the property from the famous sou-westerleys .
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This is a kinda neat place; but way too expensive if you ask me. That said, Ripley's Haunted Adventure is an interesting and well-done haunted house that combines live actors, animatronics and special effects to attempt to scare the crap out of you. It is colocated with the Guiness World Records Museum which is 10,000 square feet with 14 themed galleries combining artifacts, exhibits, touch screen computer displays, and interactive games to bring the records to life and thrill the audience. Hours are 10 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 AM to 12AM Friday and Saturday Memorial Day through Labor Day and 10 AM to 7 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 AM to 10 PM Friday and Saturday Labor Day through Memorial Day. Admission is too much.
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Welcome Twins
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"Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are delighted to announce the healthy arrival of their two daughters," reads the reps' statement. "Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick weighed 5 lbs, 11 oz and Tabitha Hodge Broderick weighed 6 pounds. Both Hodge and Elwell are family names on Parker's side. The babies are doing beautifully and the entire family is over the moon."
Congratulations, it's two girls!
People magazine reports that Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband, Matthew Broderick, have welcomed twin daughters into the world, the result of a surrogate pregnancy.
According to a spokesperson for East Ohio Regional Hospital, "everything's good" with the new arrivals, who were born on Tuesday.
Parker's Sex and the City co-star, Kim Cattrall, offered her thoughts on the births shortly after the announcement.
"I'm thrilled for Sarah, Matthew and [their son] James Wilkie," Cattrall said. "More 'fabulous girls' are joining our SATC family."
The couple's son, James Wilkie, was born in October 2002, but Parker has long made it known that she would also like a daughter.
"She has definitely wanted to have a girl," her SATC co-host Mario Cantone notes. "She's going to have so much fun bringing the two girls up and teaching them to be young ladies."
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Sure, there are many signature steps Jackson had that remain emblazoned on our minds: the moonwalk: that leg kick; the, um, crotch grab. But we decided to focus on his famous spins over the years for our latest Idolator Instant compilation.
In the video clip above, you'll see a young, teen-aged Michael twirling effortlessly through various TV performances with his brothers. As the years moved on and his solo albums like Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad began smashing sales records, he kept his trademark spin going on the stage and in the then-flourishing medium of music videos.
Further albums like Dangerous, HIStory and Invincible followed, and despite the heavy trappings of fame and personal issues that plagued the entertainer in the later years of his career — or perhaps because of them — MJ kept turning rapidly while performing before our very eyes.
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Social Worker to Spiritual Teacher: Following Her Intuition
A Hero/Heroine is a person that has made the choice to break out of the old ways of being for a new more empowered way of living. They have a goal, purpose or vision for how they want to be in the world and are willing to do the work to get there. They want to learn new more empowered ways of being that will serve them on their journey as they go forth with confidence and conviction of who they really are and how they want to serve.
4. When you say that the training is an advanced energy modality what exactly does that mean?
The SI2HC training, in particular, is an Energy Modality that holds a higher consciousness and brings about an accelerated way to spiritually grow and evolve. Once you understand all the principles, in the program, you will begin to gain greater awareness as to what lessons you have come here to learn and be able to speed up that process by shifting those vibrations into a greater state of Consciousness.
5. Describe your professional background as a Social Worker and how those skills were part of your own transition into being a coach instead of counselor.
I was a counselor for over 20 years and specialized in the areas of Mental Health and Substance abuse. I haven't practiced Social Work for over 20 years. Why? Because the Energy processes that I have learned over the years have helped so many people in LESS time than traditional counseling it just seemed futile to proceed.
I know, you probably don't believe me; so let me give you an example. I had a client who came to me with severe anxiety to the point where she could barely manage her life. She saw 3 medical doctors and 2 holistic doctors who told her there was nothing wrong with her.
She saw me for 6 weeks using the IN-Vision® process (founded by Colette Baron-Reid) and by the end of our time together the anxiety decreased so dramatically it became a non-issue.
Why? We sometimes create *dis-ease in order to learn a spiritual lesson. In this case the anxiety was a wake up call to her inner power. She has the power to create illness – which meant she also had the power to dissolve it. Once, we were able to identify it, clear it and bring it back to balance the lesson was learned and there was no need for the discord anymore.
6. What is the Visionary program that you also offer and how is it different from the Immersion training?
The Visionary Program is like the happy meal of intervention. You work with me individually and in a group in order to create a complete transformation in your life/business.
It's about 7 months long in order to ensure that you are well on your way to understanding the principles of the SI2HC Immersion Training and the individual IN-Vision® Coaching sessions will help identify and remove the obstacles you've thrown in your way.
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27 And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together , saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power , nor was an hair of their head singed , neither were their coats changed , nor the smell of fire had passed on them. | 27 and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them. |
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Reviewed Em's Mac n' Cheese
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"So good! I made a couple of modifications... did a blend of Colby Jack/Fontina/Sharp Cheddar. Also used Simply Smart 1% milk. Added a pinch of Old Bay b/c I mixed in lobster. Didn't bake, just served from stove top. Was FABULOUS!""
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6 "On that day I will make the leaders of Judah like a fire on a pile of wood and like a burning torch among freshly cut straw. They will burn up all the surrounding nations to the right and to the left. But the people of Jerusalem will remain safe in Jerusalem. | 6 "On that day I will make the leaders of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among sheaves. They will consume right and left all the surrounding peoples, but Jerusalem will remain intact in her place. |
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Producer of anti-Obamacare movie 'Sick and Sicker' hit with IRS audit
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Chances of getting audited by IRS lowest in years – The overall percentage of audits was dropped quite easily by only targeting the vocal critics of the DemonRats. Publicizing this fact helps silence others who may dare refuse to drink the Left's Kool-Aid.
Posted by taxguru on March 11, 2014
Almost everyone is aware of the normal time-frame for an IRS audit. A year or so after the tax return is filed, a letter is received from IRS announcing an examination and spelling out certain items that they want to see documentation for. How about receiving a letter from IRS now, before your 2013 tax return is even submitted, announcing that it is going to be audited? That was the story of a lady from Bristol, Indiana, who called in to the Rush Limbaugh Show yesterday. She believes that this threatening letter was due to her donations to the Romney 2012 campaign and IRS is trying to scare people from donating to GOP candidates for 2014. With what we know about the BHO Regime's use of IRS to harass political opponents, who can deny this to be entirely plausible.
Because Rush was out and Mark Steyn was filling in, there was no text transcript of the show as is the case for all of the shows Rush hosts; so I excerpted the audio segments dealing with this topic and hopefully, it will show up in a player here in this post.
I have had cases where clients had come in who had not filed several years of tax returns and IRS or FTB was on their butts to bring everything up to date. In those cases, either implicitly or explicitly, I knew that some or all of those returns could be audited. However, I had never heard of an announced audit of a current year tax return that hadn't even been filed yet.
I hope Patricia and her husband file for an extension for their 2013 returns and they raise holy hell to their US Senator and CongressCritter to investigate this clear abuse of power and that anyone else in a similar situation does the same. While it's hard to tell, Congress does still technically have funding power over the IRS. As Mark Steyn says, we need to push back against blatant abuses such as this. If we just meekly bend over and allow IRS to have its way with us, this can only get worse. If enough people stand up and tell BHO and his IRS goons that they will continue to donate to the candidates of their choice, we may be able to slow them down with their Gestapo tactics.
Posted by taxguru on February 7, 2013
Drudge had this unusual story of a female IRS agent threatening a male taxpayer for sex.
"Taxing Relationship": Man claims IRS agent coerced him into sex
This story reminds me of this clip from the TV show Nip/Tuck that I posted a few years ago.
Posted by taxguru on January 15, 2013
IRS has released the latest statistics on audit coverage for the Fiscal Year Ended 9/30/12. The actual year to year tables of stats can be downloaded. It is a 20 page pdf, with the last 11 pages completely blank.
The ones I find most interesting are below. Click on them for the easier to read full size version.
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Posted by taxguru on September 13, 2011
This week's episode of Breaking Bad had a sub-plot where the hero's wife had to deal with her former boss cheating on his taxes. While this is very amusing, it is very unrealistic. I've encountered plenty of dense IRS auditors, but any agent would be able to see that the company's books weren't being kept on Quicken.
If the player doesn't show up above or is blocked in your region, try this alternative direct link.
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I recently came across an amusing sitcom from Canada called Less Than Kind. In the third episode of the first season, the main family is subjected to a Federal income tax audit that could very easily be taking place in the USA. Some funny examples of how not to handle things, such as literally baking receipts in the oven.
I edited my copy of the episode down to just the audit scenes and uploaded it to YouTube.


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"This is the easiest roast recipe and requires little work for a lot of flavor. The vinegar sounds awful but it makes it really good. Its an easy main dish for busy moms!"
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