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Open Thread: Does Parenting Equal Depression?
On the show today, we heard from a researcher who told us most parents report being happier when they go grocery shopping than when they spend time with their kids.
"We don't have family-friendly policies," says Robin Simon, a sociologist at Florida State University. "We don't allow people, I believe, as a society to reap the full joys of parenthood."
Amen to that. When you live in a nation of hour-long commutes, heavy workweeks and paid maternity leaves of a few weeks (if you're lucky), who could be surprised that parents are desperate for the freedom of a simple trip to the store?
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It's only depression if you don't accept that your life will be completely different from what it was before you had children. Schedule constraints change and your circle of friends will change and probably become significantly smaller.
Bringing another human being into the world and then spending the next 18 - 22 years helping the child become a healthy, responsible, contributing citizen is a huge responsibility. Many people become parents without full information or support for the tasks ahead. If the person was not parented well to begin with themselves it can be very overwhelmeing. All of us need to do everything we can to bring each new generation up to prosper not fail.... including how we support parents "to be" and parents already in deep with children. Children can be a joy to their parents most of each day and most of a lifetime when the job is done well.
I appreciate when there is a candid discussion of parenthood that is not weighed down by the social pressure to present parenthood as an unmitigated blessing. When I was pregnant with my third (and last!) child I became clinically depressed -- brought on by the burdens by my current responsibilities and the new ones I would soon face. One hard part of it all was the lack of recognition from society as a whole of how hard it is to support and raise children. As Anna Quinlan once put it -- children are both a burden and a blessing.
I am living exactly the challenges mentioned in the article now. I am the mother of 3 and 1 year old boys. They bring tremendous joy in my and my husband's life, but there is no doubt that our marriage has taken a hit that is tough to recover from and giving up our previously 'selfish' behaviors is easier said than done. We have both wondered out loud 'what have we DONE?!', but then one of them smiles and your heart melts and you are glad with the choices you have made. Maybe not happier on the whole, but certainly not unhappy with the choice.
And I would discourage anyone from moving away from family and friends for a job, etc. We live in the midwest and both families are on the west coast and it makes it tremendously difficult. Not just for the sitting that grandparents often offer or the meals cooked by others on occassion, but the required travel/vacations to family and the frequent visits by grandparents.
I tell all the scared new parents that I know that even with all the bad stuff, in my experience it's all been great and each new stage of my daughter's life is better than the one before. That's not to say life isn't more difficult, messy, expensive, anxiety-producing, and all that stuff, but on the whole I'm more positive about having a kid than negative.
But that could be because my daughter, trying as she may be at times, gives me a lot less grief on the whole than some of her friends appear to give their parents. Am I lucky? Am I just a good mom? I don't know, but I have to say I don't envy some of my mom friends. They look pretty tired--the ones who are full-time at home and the ones who work outside the home as well. I try to offer support and a shelter from the storm when I can.
Anyone who does not think their lives will change exponentially with the arrival of children, is living in a fantasy world. I have found that the addition of my first child shook my life's foundations (and provided several months of post-partum depression), but ultimately has made it, and my marriage, stronger. There are times when I wish for a different lfestyle, one that would allow me more time with her, but I never regret becoming a parent. I find I don't miss the no-kid world, and my eyes have been opened to experiences I never really knew existed. In my estimation, parenting is ultimately whatever you make it to be...the best this life can offer you, or something to drag you down. I choose the first option.
Having children invests you in this world more than anything else possibly could. It also makes you more vulnerable, self-critical, self-demanding, and exhausted than anything else possibly could. Your children need you for EVERYTHING in their first years of life and that can be very draining. However, there is no other love in this universe like the love you feel for your children and the completely unconditional love that your children feel for you. Childhood speeds by faster than one realizes. Before you know it, those helpless babies are grown and self-sufficient people. As stressed as I can become, trying to be the best mother I can be, I never forget to appreciate every moment with my small children. We only get a few precious years before they become adults. I may not get to do whatever I please on a Saturday night, but I get storytime, bathtime, giggles, and wonders, hugs and kisses and an immense amount of love.
When the all-too-common post-child depression sets in, it's complicated when that child has been gained through adoption and the parent is single. When I adopted my now 12-year-old daughter from China ten years ago, I sought counseling through my Employee Assistance Program to help me deal with the unmitigated depression that I was experiencing. Big mistake. The MALE counselor told me, "So now you're 48 years old and you have a child. Get over it." I eventually did, but it was tough, until I learned to step outside of myself and daily observe my life as if it was a movie, and I could choose how I wanted her childhood movie to end when she goes off to college. It's still hard a lot of times, but having my daughter is also the best thing I've ever done. I never could have known the depth of love, or how strong I am, without her.
Thank you for this story. My husband and I are currently trying to decide whether or not to have children. I have some friends who have had children and they love it, but it's nice to hear the other side. However, my husband and I wish that we could hear a truely objective discussion on whether or not to have children. This discussion has been more objective than most I have heard. Thank you!
there is no perfect life...but from my almost 60 year old single chair there is hardly a doubt in my mind that the ups and downs of family life are ultimately a premier choice for most people...no one has cornered the market on depression...
Articles like this allow me to breath a temporary sigh of relief. I am 33 and have never wanted to have children. My husband totally supports me on this, but we both are constantly defending this decision from well-meaning, but pushy friends. The guilt I feel from our parents who desperately want grandkids is almost unbearable at times. I just want everyone to be okay with the fact that I personally do not want to birth and raise a child. That does not make me an evil, self-centered, "baby hater". According to this article, I might actually be a better friend and daughter if I don't force myself into having my own "bundle of not-so-much-joy. Thanks for bringing the issue to light. And for those of you out there with childfree friends, please go easy on them and respect their hard decisions. Believe it or not, it's a daily struggle for them too and our feelings run just as deep.
Parenting is hard work and demands alot of sacrifice. The media tells us to enjoy life that we are not a complete person unless we have the big house, big car, latest gadget,and exotic vacations. When you have kids you can not afford that crap and you are told you are not sucessful.
Like all sociological studies, what other factors are involved? Did they factor out post-partum depression, which happens only to women who have given birth? Did they also factor for income difference and racial make-ups? Did they also factor in the availability of extended family and/or affordable child care? Just making a blanket statement like, "Childless couples are happier," doesn't take other factors into account.
On a personal note, the few times "mwanangu" (Swahili for "my son") gives me heartburn from getting his diaper on right are far outwayed by his single-toothed smile that lightens up any room he's in.
I have had the baby blues numerous times in my life....hang in there it does get better. much joy (usually) awaits.....
Suppose the thesis of this article was true. What could a person do with the information? Would anyone avoid having children based on this report? This would presuppose that having a child was a rational choice when it really cannot be. No one knows or even could know what they are getting into. As a local radio host used to say, "Parenthood: the last true amateur sport." Conceiving a baby always has been a leap of faith on those occasions when it was a conscious decision at all.
@Constance: "The guilt I feel from our parents who desperately want grandkids is almost unbearable at times."
I hear you. Our parents have been pretty cool with our childless status, but we still get flak from them and friends from time to time. I have tried many explanations, but the one that has worked the best is "we're just not that selfish." Usually this leads to vigorous defense of child raising as selfless, but logically this doesn't hold up. Before conception the child is hypothetical. You can't do anything for the benefit of a creature that does not yet exist. Thus the decision to have a baby must necessarily be done for the benefit of the parents. The parents are creating a being for their own enjoyment, or put the more typical way, the need to love someone and be loved in return. That's about as selfish as it gets. I only whip this argument out, however, when people really annoy me, and it has a perfect record of keeping subject from coming up again.
Constance- breathe easy and let the pressure role off your back. I love my kids' dearly but if I hadn't have wanted them 100% I don't know how I'd have made it through the long nights, temper tantrums and drastic changes to my life. It is 100% okay for you to not want to have children of your own. A mom's (and dad's) best friend is a childless friend needing a kid fix.
With 4 children ages 6 and under, this information doesn't surprise me at all. My husband and I fight over who gets to go to Costco and the dog park, taking only one or two children. Or even, gasp, alone. A break from the constant "neediness" helps improve the ability to truly appreciate how wonderful they are (most of the time). This is also why we both work outside the home.
Occationally we torture ourselves and ask, where would we be right now if we didn't have kids? Answers have included: Paris, Thailand, Crater Lake, but, the most realistic answer is: the office. Yes, our careers would probably be more successful, but I'm not sure I'd be any happier.
Oh, man! No question, kids f*** your life up! But they are are also awsome and bring a lot of purpose to life. So, you know, if you want to experience the awesome power of nature, feel totally cool because "my daddy can fix anything" and get a lot of love, have kids. If you want to continue going out to eat, take off for spontaneous weekend getaways, or have sex anytime besides between the hours of 9 and 11 pm, don't have kids. Fine choices either way.
I think the thrust of the issue is about how the society accommodates parents and their needs. The reasons that give rise to postpartum depressions is complex and complicated. But I think if there are more supports, finanical, social and medical, are accessible to new parents, many depression cases can be resolved quicker. I have a 3 year old and a newborn, and they both give me tremendous amount of joy but also work. I'm exhausted by the end of the day most of the time, and have been using a cleaning lady (not very affordable) two times a week to take care of housework. This helps leave me time to spend with my kids.
What I'm trying to say is that if there are more affordable childcare options, more family-friendly work environment available for parents, raising kids need not to be stressful. Having kids increase our quality of life if the necessary support systems are built-in in our society
I'm not the breeder and I grew up in a ZPG generation. Life, itself, is far too depressing to be bearable. The kids, however, are great: chipper in the face of a perpetually downturning economy and environmental suicide. Perhaps they just don't know how bad it will be.
I miss zoning out on being a news junkie, like Winston Smith, keeping up in an indifferent oblivious way. I resent and worry about the kids wasting their time in schooling and not getting an education, esp. a lucrative or meaningful one, fast enuf. I'm happy they're learning music, a language a never encountered. But, all in all, it's not the kids that are the downer, it's my inability to faithfully ever after provide for them.
I have never been this physically exhausted in my life. A promising career has practically come to a grinding halt as I struggle to raise two little boys (5 years and 2 years). But, you know what, I love it and I cannot imagine my life without them.
For me, parenthood has been extremely joyful. I have four children,all under 10, and though parenting is stressful, I find it very rewarding as well. My kids are fun! I laugh every day. We appreciate each other! Sure, being a family is work, but I wouldn't trade being a mom for anything. I would like to hear more about how this study defined "Joy". I haven't met alot of parents that feel they would be happier if they didn't have children, and I bet the parents in this study would overwhelming agree that they are happy they have their children.
I have five children and I love it. They are grown now and they have given me eight grandchildren. That is another joy beyond belief. But I must admit it was hard work; I was a stay at home mom, and to make life in the kitchen creative for us all, I taught the three boys and two girls how to cook, and bake and to sew, embroider. No distinction between the sexes as to skill, they all attended mom's kitchen class whenever I heard "I have nothing to do". Today any one of them can turn out a gourmet dinner for 50. I expected good behavior, manners, love of other, and respect for all. It was instilled in them and it influenced their behavior then and now. Sure they fought, but not to the point of physical harm. And there were moments when I felt exhausted, needed a break, etc. But the rewards were greater than you can ever imagine.
@Constance & @Dave Wiley, without getting too much into your personal businesses or TMI for that matter, unless you and respective spouses join cloistered monasteries, there will always be the possibility that you will become parents. You may not like it. You may not want it. You may not have planned it, but there he/she is, nonetheless.
So let's say that the study is true. As the son of a sociologist, I doubt it, since there are so many other factors not accounted for, but I'll take the point for the sake of argument. Given this information, along with the knowledge that parenthood is still a statistical possibility, what will do with that information?
Gauging the quality of a person's life by measuring their level of happiness is like assessing someone's diet by measuring how many calories they consume. There are many other factors that contribute to overall satisfaction.
@Matthew C. Scallon "Given this information, along with the knowledge that parenthood is still a statistical possibility, what will do with that information?"
I'm with you in thinking the information is worthless, but I'll take the question at face value anyway. My wife and I could roger like rabbits until the cows came home, and if we conceived a child there would be a Nobel prize in it for someone.(I can't decide if this is indeed TMI or merely a massacred metaphor, but I'll let it stand.) I admit there is a nonzero chance I could have a child, although it would most likely involve me changing my mind about children and how much I love my current wife and marrying a younger woman. (Is Teri Polo still single?) I'll worry about this possibility about as much as I worry about what a space shuttle trip will do to my cancer risk.
@ Matthew Scallon: "...unless you and respective spouses join cloistered monasteries, there will always be the possibility that you will become parents."
Based on your previous posts and your stated position on abortion, I know you know that's not necessarily true. At least not for women. Even those who would never have an abortion can give their child to adoptive parents and possibly never see him or her after the delivery.
My point is that some of us would be wasting our neurons thinking about "what if" because we do know, with certainty, that we will never be parents.
Still, it's an interesting discussion to listen to as an outsider.
@Dave Wiley, I'm glad to see that you can answer a serious question and still keep your sense of humor. Good for you.
@Maura: "Based on your previous posts and your stated position on abortion, I know you know that's not necessarily true." And I'm the one accused of bringing up the a-word on every topic! As my dearly departed Welsh grandmother used to say, oy vey!
In any event, no, every conjugal heterosexual contact has the potential for reproduction, thus, if we don't want children, geographically imposed abstinance is the only guarantee. Contraceptives may mitigate the possibility, but they don't eliminate.
As to adoption, as one who has read my earlier comments, you should already know we are in the process of adopting --a process longer than pregnancy, as it has turned out. When speaking about parenting, we still have the pregnancy aspect, which, like it or not, is part of the parenting process, even if the parents giving birth are not ultimately the parents raising the child.
P.S. And, on a much happier note: HAPPY 9-MONTH BIRTHDAY, ROY MARTIN SCALLON. Nukapenda sana sana, mwanangu. Just like Allison's little Isaac, you get your good looks from your mother, and I thank God for that!
Parenting is really about sacrifice. If you are not willing to sacrifice your reality for your children's reality then forget about it. Children are great but they are also defiant, rude, selfish, self centered, unappreciative of your sacrifice, and very rarely wrong. This is a core part of being a child.
@Matthew C. Scallon: Yes. The decision to still have children exists, which is why I am constantly forcing myself to hear both sides of the argument while it is still my CHOICE to make. Everyone in my life says they want motherhood for me, but I am suspicious that misery loves company. This "report" only backs up that theory. I can't remember my mother EVER being happy when I was young.
I know what I feel in my heart which is about 90% "don't do it", but there is still that small percent which says "millions of lemmings can't be wrong".
I still do not know how I would handle the news if I became accidentally pregnant. Would I automatically become maternal? Would I run to the abortion clinic? I honestly have no idea.
I'm far too anxious and depressed to participate in this discussion. Oh wait, my son just woke up...
I find it very interesting to read the posts about how parenting is a sacrifice. Unfortunately there are many parents who are not willing to make the required sacrifices. Working in a busy children's department has convinced me of this. Every day I witness parents who refuse to interrupt whatever they are doing to correct their children's bad behavior. They allow their little monsters to inflict torment upon everyone nearby and refuse to step in when it is clearly their responsibility to do so. I'm sure it is because they are exhausted from having to deal with their obnoxious children all the time, but that is one's choice (for the most part, barring unexpected pregnancies.) I often wonder whether the parents of those little monsters actually thought about what they would do with those babies once they had them? I just can't figure out why people would have children if they don't want to be the parent. I wish someone had told them that it is OK not to have children!
@constance: "I still do not know how I would handle the news if I became accidentally pregnant. Would I automatically become maternal? Would I run to the abortion clinic? I honestly have no idea."
In either event, you'd still be a parent. The only difference is whether or not you'd be the mother of a live baby. I hate to put it in such stark terms, but I would do you a disservice if I didn't tell you otherwise.
People who chose to raise children to legal adulthood have given up their rights to be happy, free individuals for 18 years.
You need a scientific study to see how that might lead to depression?
@Matthew: How dare you even open your mouth about Constance's right to choose? Why don't you cut to the chase and call her a babykiller outright? Just because you cloak your piety in polite chitchat doesn't make it any less distasteful.
@ew: "How dare you even open your mouth about Constance's right to choose?" I'm glad to hear from you, too. Technically, I didn't "open my mouth" so much as press my fingers, but, in any event, I didn't bring up the topic. Someone else did. If you have a problem with my opening my mouth, as it were, take it up with them.
"Why don't you cut to the chase and call her a babykiller outright?" No, I won't, because, as the potential mother of a dead baby, she'll be a second victim. The abortion industry which profits from potentially killing the baby deserves that title.
"Just because you cloak your piety in polite chitchat doesn't make it any less distasteful." Thank you for recognizing how polite I am. My dear pro-life feminist mother will be happy to hear how well I represented her.
Parenting one 'unexpected' child and one totally planned child, I can say that there is a HUGE (I mean BIGGGG) difference in perspective (ie. mental stability) between the two. What was once complete sacrifice has become a labor of love. And true, it's a sacrifice/labor of love that nobody can explain before it happens (think about the correlating differences between descriptions of and actual orgasms), if you've mentally prepared yourself - by means of willfully becoming a parent - it is MUCH LESS anxiety ridden and depressing. Socially Mandatory Disclaimer: It is the greatest joy in life, on the whole.
I'm somewhat shocked at how many people out there defend child bearing. It's like mass Stockholm Syndrome. The best commentary on child bearing I've ever read comes in the Alice Walker novel, Meridian. The mother thinks daily about murdering her child, is sometimes afraid of the child, and when she has an opportunity to go to school, gives the child up for adoption in a heartbeat.
@ Matthew Scallon - picking fights on this thread only proves your unhappiness. You are a parent, correct?
Anyway, I would rather hear from the women, mothers and non. Let's face it--this is their emotional battle.
@Matthew C. Scallon:"In any event, no, every conjugal heterosexual contact has the potential for reproduction, thus, if we don't want children, geographically imposed abstinance is the only guarantee. Contraceptives may mitigate the possibility, but they don't eliminate."
I take it you've never heard of vasectomy/tubal legation/hysterectomy? If you don't have the ingredients, the recipe fails.
I don't think is a very adult position to believe that you should be "happy" while rearing children. I believe that preparing your children for that world is a very much harder proposition than most adults in our society are ready for. Your happiness should be one of the many things that you are willing to give up before you decide to produce viable offspring.
Being young, hormonal and naive is why I think people have children (that's how nature tricks us and has ensured the success of the human race) I also ended up with 2 boys who I love so much that I fear for them 24 hours a day. Having children means never having another anxiety free peaceful moment in your life. Until the day you expire you will be worried about illness, education, swimming pools, nutrition, emotional stability, bullying, child molesters, car accidemts, gangs, drugs etc... Does that all sound too dramatic? I have stopped watching the news. This discussion focuses mainly on our western life style. Think about people in 3rd world coumtries. Leaving a baby lying alone on a mattress in a shack all day because you have try and find work...or watching it die because of a mosquito bite - imagine how happy a mother must feel about having a child then?! This world is crawling with human beings. Making the decision not to add to the numbers is probably one of the most eco-friendly and selfless things a person can do! Having a baby is a deep instinctive desire for most women/men but looking at the history of life we all know that unless we are extremely lucky and 'fall asleep' in a soft comfy armchair infront of the TV at a ripe old age most of us will come to a sticky end. Why inflict that on a little baby that you claim to love more than life itself.....I wish I had listened to my mom (who really does love us) and done what my brother and sister have decided...They haven't had children and so far the only side effects have been their happy carefree lives!! Don't misunderstand me. Now that I have my kids I am doing everything in my power to make sure they have a happy, safe life, surprising myself by facing challenges I never thought I could and actually 'growning' up in the process! Maybe that's the meaning of life!


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After more than a year of discussion and revision, an updated subdivision ordinance for the city of Fredericksburg could be approved as early as March 3, following the first reading of the ordinance during the Fredericksburg City Council's regular meeting Monday.
While the third draft of the 152-page ordinance prepared by city consultant Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Dallas was not discussed in its entirety, council members debated a recent addition to the ordinance which seeks to defer public improvements and obligations on gifted or inherited tracts of land.
No final decision on the ordinance was made at Monday's meeting, although the council voted to hold a second reading of the proposal.
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A week after the Fredericksburg Independent School District voted to leave the Gillespie County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office as its property tax collector, the Fredericksburg City Council voted 4-0 to make the same move, opting for the Gillespie Central Appraisal District during their regular meeting Monday.
Though the council approved the move, the change will not happen before July 1, 2015, as the appraisal district needs time to prepare for the additional workload and potentially construct new office space.
"If you set aside the new building discussion, with the school district making the decision they've made, I think the numbers will lead us to follow the school district," Councilman Gary Neffendorf said.
Harper ISD was also slated to consider a move to the appraisal district at their board meeting last night. A decision was not available as of press time.
PARENTAL SUPPORT – Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 candidates had familiar faces out stumping for them during the first day of early voting Tuesday at the Gillespie County Courthouse. Betty Hickman, mother of candidate J.D. Hickman, and Jerry McLeod, father of candidate Debbi McCurdy, were both holding signs for their favored candidates on the sidewalk. Another sign from an anti-incumbent group read "If they're in, they're out," placed by supporters of Matt McCall, a challenger to longtime Dist. 21 Congressman Lamar Smith. – Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten Cooke
Early voting began Tuesday at the Gillespie County Courthouse, and there was "steady" turnout preceding the March 4 political primary elections.
Gillespie County Clerk Mary Lynn Rusche, who also is on this year's ballot, said first-day totals were 95 Republicans and 17 Democrats.
Including mail-in requests, the county has recorded 501 Republicans and 21 Democratic ballots turned in.
"We weren't overrun, but there was a steady turnout of voters throughout the day," Rusche said.
Voters were greeted by activists holding signs, some supporting local candidates and others advocating turnover of sitting office-holders.
Voters who have not yet made their selections can learn more about state and federal candidates in this week's League of Women Voters Voter's Guide, inside the Feb. 19, 20014 edition of the Standard-Radio Post.
The first contested race for three open positions on the Fredericksburg City Council has emerged as former mayor Linda Langerhans filed Monday morning to run against current mayor Jeryl Hoover in the May 10 election.
Langerhans is the third candidate to file, joining Hoover, who filed on Jan. 29, and current Fredericksburg council member Kathy Sanford who filed for reelection Feb. 6.
Filing will continue through 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28.
The May 10 ballot will include the races for mayor and city council spots currently held by Tim Dooley and Sanford.
For more on this story, read this week's print and online editions of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post. If you are a print subscriber, your full online subscription is free. All you need to do is call 830-997-2155 to get a password. If you are not a subscriber, call 997-2155 or click on the 'Subscribe' button on the left side of the home page and sign up today!
A mother and daughter who were living a "stone's throw" from a daycare center in Fredericksburg were arrested on felony drug charges, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department (FPD).
Taken into custody after a narcotics search warrant was executed on Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, at their residence at 907 Apple Street (less than a half a block away from a childcare facility) were Karen Mills, 57, and her daughter, Sara Dvorak, 34.
Mills remains in custody, with bond set at $106,500, while Dvorak has since posted bail of $25,000 to gain release, confirmed Gillespie County Jail Sergeant John Robinson.
The drug bust was the result of a month-long investigation with cooperation between the city police force and the Gillespie County Sheriff's Office, according to FPD Detective Terry Weed.
CELEBRATING their new union, Mr. Mushnik (James Lacy, left) and his newly-adopted son, Seymour Krelborn (Will Vaughan), dance in front of their flower shop in the Fredericksburg Theater Company's comedy rock-musical, "Little Shop of Horrors." The production showcases a bizarre plant that Seymour names "Audrey II," after the love of his life. As he cares for it, Seymour soon discovers that the plant can thrive... but only on human blood — posing a predicament as the up-and-coming florist struggles to balance his newfound successes with the guilt from what it takes to keep his ticket to fame alive. The three-week show debuts Friday, Feb. 21. For tickets, call 830-997-3588 or visit www.fredericksburgtheater.org. —Standard- Radio Post/Lisa Treiber-Walter
The Fredericksburg Theater Company production of the 1960s comedy-horror-rock musical "Little Shop of Horrors" opens Friday, Feb. 21.
The musical, directed by FTC artistic/technical director Kerry Goff, will be performed Feb. 21 through March 9 at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater located at 1668 U.S. Highway 87 South, with 7:30 p.m. showings on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinee showings on Sundays.
Tickets are now on sale, and they are $20 for adults ($25 at the door) and $5.50 for youth 18 years and younger ($7.50 at the door).
Little Shop of Horrors revolves around a hapless florist who is propelled to stardom by a blood-thirsty plant. The plant constantly requires sustenance. Seymour the florist aspires to win the heart of his co-worker, Audrey.
Also in the play are a Greek chorus of Doo-Wop singers, and a sadistic dentist who entered the profession because his mother observed that he "had a talent for causing things pain."
THIS RENDERING shows what a renovated Pacific Combat Zone could look like in five years. The zone is part of the National Museum of the Pacific War and provides reenactments of Pacific World War II combat. — Admiral Nimitz Museum graphic
By Richard Zowie —
In five years, the Pacific Combat Zone could look completely different than it does today.
On Feb. 3, Admiral Nimitz Foundation CEO Gen. Mike Hagee presented the Fredericksburg City Council with a plan to renovate the zone.
In the Feb. 5 issue of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post, the retired general had told the council they wanted to renovate the zone so that visitors would feel like they were "still at the National Museum of the Pacific War."
According to Hagee, the Admiral Nimitz Foundation Board and the Texas Historical Commission approved the concept of the Pacific Combat Zone renovation in 2012.
"We spent 2012 and the majority of 2013 developing the master plan," he said. "We have briefed the master plan to the city staff, city council and chairman of the Texas Historical Commission."
The project would be the first major renovation of the combat zone since 2001.
Young marksmen will be using the skills and knowledge they have learned over the past six weeks on Saturday, Feb. 22, when they compete in the 2014 Gillespie County 4-H BB Gun Competition.
Approximately 80 shooters in the first grade through 15 years of age will be competing in the county-level event in the Show Barn at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds.
The competition begins at 8 a.m. and includes shooting in four positions — sitting, standing, prone and kneeling — and a written test.
A hamburger lunch will be served around noon and the awards presentation will follow the meal at around 2 p.m.
This year for the first time, an Orion scoring system will be used. In this system, scoring is done by computer, rather than manually.
Awards will be given in each age group as well as for the top three overall shooters.
Five pianists, including local artist and former Asleep at the Wheel band member Johnny Nicholas, will perform at "Pianorama" slated Saturday, Feb. 22 at Pat's Hall, 406 Post Oak Road, starting at 7 p.m.
Also scheduled to appear are Earl Poole Ball, Floyd Domino, Red Young and Danny Levin.
The setup is similar to a picker's circle, only with pianos (and one drummer). Each player takes a turn choosing the tune.
A mother and daughter are in Gillespie County Jail this morning after they were arrested on drug charges in Fredericksburg yesterday, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department (FPD).
A narcotics search warrant was executed just after 9 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 907 Apple Street following a month-long investigation, said FPD Detective Terry Weed.
Arrested on site were residents: Karen Mills, 57, and her daughter, Sarah Dvorak, 34.
Mills was charged with "Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance in a Drug-Free Zone" — a first-degree felony — for possession of 12 grams of methamphetamine ("meth") in her bedroom, Weed said.
She was also charged with "Possession of Marijuana in a Drug-Free Zone," which is a third-degree felony because of the home's proximity to a daycare facility virtually a "stone's throw" from the house, Weed said.
The daughter, Dvorak, was charged with "Possession of Marijuana in a Drug-Free Zone," he said.
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Yes very traumatic. I have worked in a hospital for 3 years and never seen CPR, so seeing it for the first time here and on a teen was tough!
just so everyone knows (it seems like some don't) there are NEVER any lifeguards at the quiet pools at the moderate resorts. (just don't want anyone sending there kids down to the quiet pool, thinking there are lifeguards) and no, I don't want this to change. I would hate to see the pools close when the guards go home. we enjoy night swims. my prayers are with this boy and his family. I see no "fault" at all.unfortunately accidents happen, plain and simple.
Thank you so much for the link to that article. My daughter almost drowned when she was a child and this article describes her spot on when I knew she was in trouble. Sharing with everyone!
That is a fabulous article and shows just how quickly something can be wrong, which is why I was so adamant to the parent who asked at what age can you send your child to a Disney pool without an adult, that this is a dangerous thing to do. In the article: http://mariovittone.com/2010/05/154/
That poor family! That is just awful I agree with the others - it can happen so fast. Last year we were at an indoor waterpark and DS(10) was playing in the wave pool which was deeper than his height. DD and I were in the paddling bit at the edge so I could keep an eye on DS. He was fine and then got a funny look on his face. I shouted to ask if was OK but he just stared at me. I swam over, grabbed him and dragged him to the handrail at the edge- only about 7 feet away! He'd all of a sudden just gotten really worn out and couldn't keep afloat. He's a strong swimmer- swims in a swim squad and trains several times a week, but even a good swimmer can get into trouble with little warning.
Updated information on the near-drowning at Pop Century. It includes an interview with a man who talks about helping rescue the teen. Prayers continue to be with the teen and family. http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Lo...pool/-/1637132/19276918/-/4th18x/-/index.html
We were at CSR last week and the lifeguard hours were 10 to 8. I noticed because that meant we had to make a point of a mid-day break for the kids to use the pool slide, and I remember thinking that was awfully short compared to our past trips and that maybe it was because of the unusually cool weather. Disney's lifeguards are probably the most attentive I've ever seen but that's no help if they aren't on duty during the times of day most families are swimming. It is truly a blessing that the father knew CPR. If no one present had known it the boy wouldn't even have a chance at recovery. I used to lifeguard when I was younger and two things I remember from my training was the inability of most people to recognize the signs of drowning and the low percentage of the population who have taken CPR courses. I think a public-awareness campaign aimed at changing both those things is sorely needed.
That poor little brother. The article says the 13 year old was in 4 feet of water and was a good swimmer. This would lead me to believe that either he dove in head first or had some sort of medical issue which happened to occur in the pool. Regardless, I hope this boy makes a full recovery.
It was at the main pool, the Hippy Dippy. There were many people in and around the pool. It was 9:30pm. The lifeguards left at 8pm. The young boy dove into the pool and hit his head. He is in critical condition and the scene looked very grave. The EMT was straddled on the stretcher performing CPR. The next day the investigation continued as there was many detectives and Disney management in the area. Disney really stepped up and took care of the family. Reedy Creek Emergency Response were brilliant; quick and professional. This was a horrible horrible accident. Please keep the family and boy in your thoughts.
So very sad.. We were also at pop that night but were over at the computer pool at that time. We were over at the other two pools earlier.
I just checked the link someone posted earlier, and they just updated it - apparently he didn't make it. My heart goes out to that poor family. http://www.cfnews13.com/content/new...icles/cfn/2013/3/11/boy_in_serious_condi.html


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Where to Find Each and Every Vino Volo Airport Location
The holiday travel season is in full swing, and that means the uncertainty of a layover, an inconvenience, or just some generalized airport anxiety. That�s where alcohol comes into the picture! We�re kidding of course, but a nice glass of wine at the airport never seems to make things worse.
Better than a dingy airport bar is a classy and clean wine bar, and you can�t get much better than Vino Volo. It also certainly doesn�t hurt that they have plenty of locations at airports around the globe, and that they offer up free WiFi along with some light bites to eat. So whether it�s a chardonnay or some merlot to go � here�s where to find each and every airport location of Vino Volo:
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The Busiest Air Travel Day of the Year is...TOMORROW.
The busiest travel day of the year isn't right after Thanksgiving as holiday travel folklore would have you believe, but it is tomorrow, December 19. Are you ready?
Airlines4America predicts that 45 million travelers will fly US airlines over a period of 19 days, the peak holiday span between December 17 and January 4.
Planes are projected to be 80 percent to 90 percent full over the winter holiday period, with the busiest travel day expected to be Friday, Dec. 19. The lightest travel days are expected to be Wednesday, Dec. 24; Thursday, Dec. 25; Wednesday, Dec. 31; and Thursday, Jan. 1.
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This Deserted Caribbean Beach is Aruba's Secret Site for Plane Spotting
It's paradise, pure and simple. A deserted beach of white sand gently melting into clear, azure water. The waves are mere ripples, the water is of that desired "bathwater" warmth, and airplanes whizz directly overhead in the sunny sky. Welcome to one of the best, most undiscovered plane spotting locations in the Caribbean: Renaissance Island, Aruba.
It's no St. Maarten Maho Beach, but the experience will appeal to dedicated plane spotters who prize unique locations and a range of aircraft for indulging their hobby. Even sunbathers should make the easy nature walk from the Renaissance Island's developed beaches down a path to this spot, which we discovered this month while on a trip to the Southern Caribbean.
Pack your swimsuit, camera, mosquito repellant, sunscreen, and footwear a little more substantial than flip flops, and let's go...
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Why the Best Buy 'Geek Squad' is on the Scene at Chicago-O'Hare
If your electronics and mobile doodads aren�t behaving this holiday season there�s a new way to get things repaired and fix while on the go. Best Buy is sending their Geek Squad unit into the airport, as the brave women and men will be stationed at Chicago-O�Hare for the next few weeks.
When your phone just isn�t keeping up its end of the bargain make your way over to Terminal 3 near the Concourse H food court. There you�ll find the Geek Squad, and that�s where they will be providing tech support for free through December 23.
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These US Airports Offer More Healthy Food Options Than You'd Expect
Wander through an average US airport and you'll notice the options for a pre-flight nosh are usually disappointing. Fast food before sitting on a plane for hours? Even if your tastebuds say yes, your body will later have you regretting that decision.
Just last week, Baltimore Washington International Airport was named the top pick for healthy airport food. The award wasn't just bestowed by a group of frequent flyers, but backed by the brains behind the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine who annually rank the airports with the healthiest options.
An incredible 92% of BWI's food concessions have at least one healthy option on their menus.
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The Train to the Plane is Only Improving at London-Gatwick
The train to plane options over at London-Gatwick are about to get much improved, as officials are spending big bucks to make the transition from rail to air that much better.
Work will be ongoing for quite some time, as the plan is get things done in time for 2020. The investment will upgrade and improve the airport�s train station, and that means way better public transportation options to and from the terminals and concourses.
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How to Help Local Vets on Your Next Trip Through Milwaukee Airport
If you're passing through the Milwaukee's Mitchell Airport this month, you can help local vets just by stopping at the Southwest Airlines Ticket Counter.
Southwest has teamed up with Funjet Vacations to collect much needed items for Milwaukee's returning soldiers and homeless veterans. All items collected will go directly to the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative. Dental floss, razors, foil, plastic wrap, tissues, toilet paper, soap, deodorant, shampoo, mouthwash, cleaning supplies, towels, and Tupperware are among the home and hygiene products being collected.
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Art Basel Miami Beach Imagines MIA as a Where's Waldo Wonderland
Does it seem like everyone and their moms are in Miami right now? The deluge of social media streaming from The Magic City is all due to this week's hosting of Art Basel Miami Beach, the US branch of the modern art world's massive annual fair.
Seeing as nearly every single artist, patron, and onlooker will have spent some time at Miami International Airport in their lives, let alone this week, it's only proper that MIA star in its own Art Basel masterpiece.
The team at marsdesign Miami have applied their "Pixorama" style to the airport, depicting it in their eBoy series as a city itself, both venue and active participant in the vibrance of Miami as a whole. The mix of pixels and panorama is here inspired by MIA's sheer volume: "With 40 million passengers, 37,000 employees and 1,000 flights per day, MIA is a platform generating great energy from and to these people associated with the level of professionalism that you can expect from an American airport."
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Zurich Airport Issues Special Boarding Passes for Airside Holiday Shopping
The airport in Zurich, Switzerland is apparently so completely decked out and prepared for the holidays, that they�re eager to show off the decorations to everyone. That includes those who aren�t necessarily flying, as the airport is opening up to the public for holiday shopping.
The Airside Center of the airport is usually only available to those holding tickets for same-day flight; however, this season that�s going to change. Anyone is welcome over two weekends, and the second and final one is coming up on December 13 and 14 between 6am to 10pm�we missed the first one last weekend.
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5 Ways to Spend United MileagePlus Miles and Get More Than a Glass of Wine
A few weeks ago, United began trialing a program at Newark Airport. It essentially allowed frequent flyers to redeem those hard-earned MileagePlus miles for food in some restaurants in the terminal. While it might be cool to just swipe your boarding pass and pay from your account, at about 1,000 miles for a glass of wine, the conversion rates aren't the most favorable.
This got us thinking that there are plenty of other United products better worth the miles than an overpriced meal in an overpriced airport restaurant...
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Eater's 'Airport Dining Guides' are God's Gift to the Hungry, Harried Traveler
Travelers love to gripe; it's part of the de-stressing regiment when it comes to traveling in a flying tin can, shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers. After all, there's so much to complain about, from security theater to bathroom hygiene, to crying babies before 6am flights. Still, one area in which airports have been considerably improving is the food court. It's not just Sbarro and Cinnabon any longer, and frowns are turning upside-down.
Our friends at the many Eater sites have cleverly rated and recommended eateries via their Airport Dining Guides for the major US (and 1 Canadian) airports, so you don't miss out on great BBQ or a better cup of coffee just because it's not next to your gate.
These guides, first introduced earlier this year, were just updated before Thanksgiving with the harried and hungry traveler in mind. We recommend bookmarking your favorite airport now, before you're flying home for the holidays with a grumble in your stomach:
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Good Luck Slicing Into a Steak at JFK Restaurants
Something the everyday traveler wouldn't notice is now the focus of security action by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
That thing? A steak knife, as served with meals delivered to customers at airport restaurants, after passing through TSA security.
An investigation by Newsday, published last week just in time for the busy holiday travel season, highlighted that at least two JFK eateries (The Palm in Terminal 4 and Bobby Van's in Terminal 8) were essentially violating airside weapons bans:


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What the hell!? All I wrote was a stupid love letter! No need for an attitude or cursing. It was just a joke! I hope you didn't take it seriously. I know I'm playing with your heart, but that's just my way of saying "hello. What's your name? I really want to get to know you like I do my brain." I'm a psychopath, a maniac, and a murderer all hidden behind this mask. This mask that always has a smile on its face has a deep secret. I know not how to tell you what kind of stupidity came over me. A heart is a precious being, not a thing. Forgive me for my ignorance, I'll never speak again.


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"Do Not Track" Legislation is Harmful to the Internet Economy
WASHINGTON (February 28, 2013) - The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) responded to the reintroduction of "Do Not Track" legislation by U.S. Senator Jay Rockefeller, calling it detrimental policy that undermines the economic foundation of the Internet and makes consumers worse off.
The bill, which was originally introduced in 2011, would prohibit companies from collecting personal information about Internet users if a consumer opted out, except for data collected to ensure a website's basic functionality.
"The success of the Internet is rooted in the availability of access to free, ad-supported online content and services. Given the importance of the Internet to the U.S. economy it is unfortunate to see legislation introduced that will discourage growth in this important sector," says Daniel Castro, a senior analyst with ITIF. "Instead of demonizing legitimate online advertising practices, Congress should focus on meaningful efforts to protect user privacy that do not undermine the economic system that has supported decades of innovation on the Internet."
Targeted advertising uses information about Internet users to deliver to them more relevant ads based on their browsing history or other data, allowing advertisers to deliver more relevant advertising to consumers. In exchange for viewing online ads, users get access to a wide range of free content (e.g., news, music, movies, and games), free services (e.g., email, storage, and personal productivity tools), and free mobile apps.


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It is worth a visit. Prices are not expensive and we found things from many parts of the country (we made a round trip through Namibia). We could not try the cafe inside the building that it seems to be very tasteful!
It is worth a visit. Prices are not expensive and we found things from many parts of the country (we made a round trip through Namibia). We could not try the cafe inside the building that it seems to be very tasteful!
Great place to shop for all sorts of souveniers before going home, including one of the best book selections if you want facts on Namibia. Fairy easy to find parking on the street below the shop.
very nice place with a specific atmosphere, full of interesting and unusual things and souvenirs. Do not miss their cafe and try amazing selection of coffee and beverages.
we wanted to buy souvenirs and spend our last Namibian dollars before jetting home. This craft centre is set in an old former brewery and is full of locals selling basket ware, beading, carvings, jewellery and art. Ridiculously cheap by European standards and a great choice if items
I went to this Craft Centre regularly with visitors from Germany while working at the DHPS (1988-94). Whenever I am in Windhoek I go here again to buy my presents and have a nice chat and a good coffee. I love this craft centre in Windhoek und would highly recommend it, very friendly staff.
The Craft centre is one of my fav places. I live in Namibia and visit the Capital twice a month. Lovely restaurant on top .. lots of namibian art and books...truly and proudly Namibian.. popular hang out place for tourist.. make sure you visit the craft centre whike in windhoek
Lots of great crafts for sale here! I bought a few things to bring home. I also highly recommend walking around Windhoek for many more artisans selling their wares out on the streets. Street vendors will negotiate prices, artisans at the Craft Centre have fixed prices.
Well stocked, true Namibian crafts. Rather visit without children, might be bored. Nice coffee shop to relax.
A visit to the Namibia Craft Centre should be on every visitors list of things to do in the city. The centre offers a vast selection of interesting crafts, curios and artifacts that depict Namibia and it's people, you can set aside a few hours to explore the centre. Also very important, here you can browse and shop without being... More
A number of merchants in one location. All items are made in Namibia. Numerous wood animals of all sizes, bowls, wooden forks and spoons, woven baskets, needlework, printed fabrics, jewelry, beadwork, paintings, musical instruments, books and just about anything else you can think of. Prices are reasonable. If you intend to shop for folk art and crafts or souvenirs in... More
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She'Baltimore is new play about domestic violence within the LGBT community set in Baltimore, Maryland. Read more
She'Baltimore is new play about domestic violence within the LGBT community set in Baltimore, Maryland.
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A new play about domestic violence within the LGBT community by Ira Kip, is having its American premier this February 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland! Set in Baltimore, MD, the play addresses the American social system and it's relationship with communities that are often abstracted from proper care due to orientation, socioeconomic circumstances, and at times, discrimination. We seek to ignite conversation about an issue often ignored by society. This poignant presentation is also an alternative love story which sets out to prove that in defiance of race, gender, socioeconomic status, and orientation- LOVE, through compassion and guidance, is an elusive mirror which reflects it's desire back to, and through us all.
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Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, carbon fiber maker Zoltek (UNKNOWN: ZOLT.DL ) has earned a respected four-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Zoltek and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Zoltek facts
Headquarters (Founded) |
St. Louis (1975) |
Market Cap |
$264.2 million |
Industry |
Specialty chemicals |
Trailing-12-Month Revenue |
$186.3 million |
Management |
Founder/Chairman/CEO Zsolt Rumy |
Return on Equity (Average, Past 3 Years) |
1.5% |
Cash / Debt |
$29.9 million / $27.5 million |
Competitors |
Hexcel (NYSE: HXL ) |
On CAPS, 94% of the 759 members who have rated Zoltek believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Just a couple of months ago, one of those Fools, Pickle57, touched on the tailwinds working in the stock's favor:
[Zoltek] is a carbon fiber play. I think that this is a major base material for our future. All over our lives. Lighter cars = smaller engines with equal performance = more efficient cars. And that's just one. Windmill blades. The ability for carbon fiber to improve on tons of products currently using traditional metals.
If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Zoltek may not be your top choice.
We've found another growth play we are incredibly excited about -- excited enough to dub it "The Only Stock You Need to Profit From the NEW Technology Revolution." We have compiled a special free report for investors to uncover this stock today. The report is 100% free, but it won't be here forever, so click here to access it now.
Want to see how well (or not so well) the stocks in this series are performing? Follow the TrackPoisedTo CAPS account.


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"Not bad at all but room for improvement"
When these guys first started up in Vancouver around 1999 they were awesome, the speed test here could not even measure, it was so fast. Now the service has dropped off a bit, I do not like the speed tests they tell you to go to or the one the have on their site because they are low latency so obviously very close servers, the tests here at dslreports indicate they are 80% slower than what they are advertising, but despite that it is really nice to have another ISP to compete with Shaw and Telus. FYI when I test on their site I get a latency of 7ms and testing from speakeasy in California I get a latency of 58ms
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Could you post a few speedtest.net results and stuff? I notice with these sites speedtests I get 20mbps out of a 50mbps Shaw connection. That was before it turned into garbage.
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"Speed, Latency, Fibre-To-The-Building, Price, Customer Service"
"Usage Monitor, Vancouver only - limited area."
"Even though there's a usage monitor, there are too many positives which outweigh the negative."
I was quite hesitant to switch to Novus at first; eventually I decided to trial their NET 20 option ($19.99 for the first 12 months). For four days straight their ping and speedtest result were consistent throughout the testing phase.
Furthermore, it was easy - I called them up, they activated the service remotely, I plugged my router to the ethernet jack in my wall, did a speedtest to verify the results; done.
I just recently got the NET 40 - 40 Mbps download/10 Mbps upload for $90.00 (-$30; splitting with my friend) for 250GB. No equipment is required - just plug your computer or router to the wall and you're good to go (speedtest and pingtest images posted).
EDIT: Just upgraded to NET 100 - Speedtest posted.
So far no bad experience. Their customer service is honest, professional, and "easy to reach". By "easy to reach", I mean - you dial their number, press one digit to request the department, and that's it; after 3-10 rings they pick up and are ready to answer any questions - no music, no waiting for hours.
With Novus being FTTB, there doesn't seem to be any leakages in regards to operating costs. Their service/system is so efficient and reliable, that once they set you up, there should be no reason to ever call them back - everything just works; I had miss that feeling to be honest.
To know whether or not you have Novus, either go to their website and check availability by entering your building address or use this link, »
www.vopenhouse.ca/blog/73/novus- ··· ce-area/
, to see if your building name is listed.
I STRONGLY recommend to go with Novus if you have the option to - instead of Telus or Shaw.
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"Fast, always on, low latency"
"Low cap, overage charges and TELUS peering"
"Decent service if you are in the downtown area"
Ordered the NET SOHO 50 for $250/mo (6 dynamic IP addresses, 1 static IP address, and 500GB cap) on a Friday at 4PM, service was installed on the Monday.
Service has been reasonable, tech support is not the best and commonly makes errors, easy to get through to tech support so you don't have much of an issue.
Simple plug-and-play configuration, no modem needed just a wall jack.
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Cost: $32 per month
"Speed, Bandwidth, Newgroup speed/retension, Price"
"Solid ISP, beats all competition in local area"
Contrary to what most people have said, the limit is 30Gb per month (50Gb for buisiness). I have hardly had any problems with them, and the speed was always very good. The newsgroup access is actually oursourced to Giganews, and they have a limit of 8Gb of transfer from them (you don't get charged extra, it just cuts you off at 8Gb). There have been a few glitches in the connections, but they occur so rarely that you don't really notice them. The speed is quite good, and definately worth the price. The install involved them coming to my apartment and installing an RJ-45 jack in the wall.
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"Fast and reliable"
"10 GB limit"
"Highly recommended if you can get it"
My speed test results after tweaking are about 7000 kbps down and 6000 up.
No interruptions at all since I got their service couple of months ago.
I was with Shawcable before. No real complaints with Shaw, but Novus is much faster and better value for money.
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Cost: $32 per month
"high-speed fibre net connection up to 10Mbps allways on"
"technical support is not 24 hrs"
"This is the fastest internet one can get in the Vancouver area"
Advertised as 10Mbps high-speed fibre internet connection. I am getting 450-800KB/sec download speeds which is the fastest in the Vancouver area.
No aditional equipment is neccessary except the network card. As far as I know this service is available only on Concord Pacific and Yaletown areas in Downtown Vancouver.Price is CAN $32.50 (if bundled with their TV) or CAN $37.50 (alone)
I used to be with Telus ADSL., bad experience with a lot of headache and service interuption. I strongly recoment Novus if one can get their service.
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"Smokin FAST connection!!"
"Absolutely NONE"
"If you are able to get their service do not hesitate"
Install is super fast as every building they are available in is pre-wired for service... All you do is plug your computer directly into the rj45 jack in the wall, no modem, nothing. Speed is consistently above 7000 down 5000 up. Pretty decent hey? Pricing is only 32.50 a month when bundled with there cablevision package too.
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