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EDITORIAL: Take a moment today for prayer
Today is the National Day of Prayer.
There will be events to mark this sacred day here and around the United States.
Here in Lee County, observances will begin at noon at the Sanford Municipal Building flagpole and the Veterans Memorial Park. In addition, the Lee County YMCA will hold its National Day of Prayer luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Bruce MacInnes, who is local coordinator for the National Day of Prayer, says that "America needs God's intervention as never before, and he has always proven that he will come to our aid if we repent of our sin and call upon his name. The sins of our land are more than personal; they are sins of government and of society in general."
MacInnes wrote in a Herald article, "The word of God promises that if God's people will 'humble themselves and pray and seek his face, then he will hear from heaven and heal their land.'" (2 Chronicles 7:14)
President Barack Obama, in his proclamation for this year's National Day of Prayer, wrote:
"Americans have long turned to prayer both in times of joy and times of sorrow. On their voyage to the New World, the earliest settlers prayed that they would 'rejoice together, mourn together, labor, and suffer together, always having before our eyes our commission and community in the work.' From that day forward, Americans have prayed as a means of uniting, guiding and healing. In times of hardship and tragedy, and in periods of peace and prosperity, prayer has provided reassurance, sustenance, and affirmation of common purpose.
"Prayer brings communities together and can be a wellspring of strength and support. In the aftermath of senseless acts of violence, the prayers of countless Americans signal to grieving families and a suffering community that they are not alone. Their pain is a shared pain, and their hope a shared hope. Regardless of religion or creed, Americans reflect on the sacredness of life and express their sympathy for the wounded, offering comfort and holding up a light in an hour of darkness.
"All of us have the freedom to pray and exercise our faiths openly. Our laws protect these God-given liberties, and rightly so. Today and every day, prayers will be offered in houses of worship, at community gatherings, in our homes, and in neighborhoods all across our country. Let us give thanks for the freedom to practice our faith as we see fit, whether individually or in fellowship."
The president went on to say, "I join the citizens of our nation in giving thanks, in accordance with our own faiths and consciences, for our many freedoms and blessings, and in asking for God's continued guidance, mercy, and protection."
We encourage those who are so inclined to participate in one of these local observances. At the very least, feel free to take a moment for your own prayer time. Better yet, why not take time each and every day to say a prayer, especially for our cities and towns, counties, states and nation — and, most especially, our fellow man.


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Depending on your device manufacturer (HTC, Motorola, etc.), you may need either a valid Wi-Fi signal or a data connection (4G, 3G, Edge, etc.) before you attempt to set up your account. If a data connection is required, you will need to disconnect from Wi-Fi. You may wish to check with the hardware vendor to see which is required for setup.
- If you are on campus and need to establish a Wi-Fi connection, please note the following:
- You must register your mobile device with our network to establish a connection.
- You can establish a secure, encrypted connection with the OSU_Secure network. This will protect you from hackers who might exploit an unencrypted connection. Click here for Wi-Fi setup instructions.
- From the Home screen, press the Menu button.
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- Tap Exchange ActiveSync (your device might instead say Corporate, ActiveSync, Microsoft Exchange, or Exchange).
- Set up the account:
- Enter your Exchange email address, e.g. email@example.com
- Enter your Exchange password
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- Enter your domain\username, with a backslash (\) separating the two. For example, if you are a CN customer, you will enter "CN\username". If you do not know the pertinent information above, contact your IT support person for help.
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Catholic Writers Conference LIVE - 2015
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The Catholic Writers Conference will be July 22-24, 2015 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, NJ, in conjunction with the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show.
Click here to register.
This year's conference will be focused on "Perseverance." How do we continue to write our faith through the tough times? How do we run that race as our Lord asks? Our conference allows you to connect personally with Catholic publishers and retailers, to learn more about the art, show your work, learn the craft and network.
This year we are hosting:
•workshops on marketing and writing
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Catholic Writers Guild on EWTN Bookmark
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The following CWG member authors appeared in the "On-Location at the CMN Convention, Part 5" Episode of EWTN Bookmark aired December 9, 2012.
Ruth Apollonia
Author Website: http://ruthapollonia.tateauthor.com/
Annabelle of Anchony: Burdens of the Mind
Synopsis:"When the emerald eyed Annabelle of Anchony is kidnapped and taken to a desolate island at the age of five, she is rescued and raised by a mysterious man named Peter. For thirteen years the island is her home, but when her kidnappers return, she is forced to leave her comfortable inhabitancy and journey back to a family she barely remembers in an unrecognizable, perilous country. Will she ever find her way back to her family? Can Anchony ever truly be her home? Can she continue to believe in God's unconditional love as she loses those whom mean the most to her and unearths secrets that threaten the stability of the entire nation?
"Set against the backdrop of the High Middle Ages, this thrilling tale of adventure, mystery, and political intrigue is sure to captivate readers."
To order: http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-61346-800-5
A.K. Frailey
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The Road Goes Ever On - A Christian Journey Through The Lord of the Rings
Synopsis: Tolkien's story touches the soul in a profound way.Why is that?What makes the heroes so attractive?Can we ever become like them?The power to be strongand valiant is not limited to Middle-earth.We have been given the same tools and gifts that they are offered if we but recognize them.The rings of power in our society tempt us and our children as well.We would be wise if we awakened to that which tries our souls.Take a look at this classic from a Christian perspective, and you might bring Middle-earth a little bit closer to home.
Synopsis: Aram is a man who wants to start his life over but he must deal with his haunting past, a lost wife and son and a discontented clan. He must accept the choice he has made in a new wife and face a mysterious beast which pursues him through a dangerous terrain. While keeping his people safe against all odds he encounters a new land beside a beautiful lake and there he finds his first real sense of security and joy. Unexpectedly, he finds that he is in the midst of a battleground where an innocent clan is about to be annihilated and he must decide if he and his people will become involved. In the greatest battle of his life he must face his haunting past, turn a young pagan from his father's evil ways, and forge a new hope for future generations.
Books available on Amazon Books and Amazon Kindle: http:www.amazon.com/
Ellen Gable
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Stealing Jenny
Synopsis: After three heartbreaking miscarriages, Tom and Jenny Callahan are happily anticipating the birth of their sixth child. A neighbor, however, is secretly hatching a sinister plot which will find Jenny and her unborn baby fighting for their lives.Amazon Kindle # 1 Bestseller Religious Drama, June, July 2012.Featured on LifeSiteNews (June 2012).
To order on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Jenny-ebook/dp/B005M4K4S2/ (Kindle)
http://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Jenny-Ellen-Gable/dp/0973673621/ (Paperback)
Ann Margaret Lewis
Author Website: http://www.holmeschurchmysteries.com
Murder in the Vatican The Church Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes
Synopsis: Follow the great Sherlock Holmes as he investigates three baffling cases at the "express desire of his Holiness, the Pope." Stories include "The Death of Cardinal Tosca," "The Vatican Cameos," and "The Second Coptic Patriarch."
You'll encounter baffling crimes, rich, historical settings, and a fateful encounter with Father Brown!
These thrilling tales of murder and intrigue vividly bring to life three of Watson's "untold tales!"
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Charlotte Ostermann,
Author Website: http://www.CharlotteOstermann.com
Souls at Rest: An Exploration of the Eucharistic Sabbath
Synopsis: In Souls at Rest Charlotte Ostermann develops a rich picture of Sabbath as God's provision for the fullest possible formation of the human person.She recalls readers to the cultivation of their own interior freedom, one Sunday at a time. Not a rehash of arguments for and against keeping a Sabbath day, nor a list of prescriptions and proscriptions, but a genuine invitation to a new kind of freedom – the freedom of the well-rested soul.Contemporary readers will welcome Souls at Rest - an antidote to the cultural poisons assailing us all.
First Edition link: http://www.amazon.com/Souls-at-Rest-Charlotte-Ostermann/dp/0578003791/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354811140&sr=8-1&keywords=souls+at+rest
(Souls at Rest will be reissued through Angelico Press in the spring of 2013)
T. M. Wallace
Author Website: http://www.tmwallace.com
Under A Fairy Moon
Synopsis: 2012 Winner of the Gelett Burgess Children's Book Awards (Fantasy) and the 2012 Canadian Christian Writing Awards: Addy Marten sets out to explore her new neighbour's beautiful garden, and especially the rows of mysterious stone statues that she has glimpsed through her bedroom window. Instead of the enticing hideaway she has imagined, however, she finds herself trapped in the Median Realms, and an unwilling pawn in a game of Fairy Chess. As in the garden of Eden, Addy must avoid temptation and rely on her faith and courage to win the game and free herself from malicious fairy creatures and their twisted fairy-tale world.
Available From: www.brownridgepublishing.com, Amazon.com and Ingram
YOUR WORD IS MY DELIGHT: A Catholic Writers' Retreat
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It's Coming! Our second writing retreat!
YOUR WORD IS MY DELIGHT, Catholic Writers' Retreat, will take place Oct 13-17 at the St. Francis Retreat Center in Lansing, MI. Michelle Buckman is the key presenter, will do a series of workshops on "God is in the Details." In addition, Catholic broadcaster Al Kresta will speak on knowing and sharing Jesus, David Krajewski will discuss answering God's call to write, and Father David Rosenberg will present a workshop on collaborative writing. In addition, there will be daily Mass, time for devotion, meditation, and (of course) writing. What more could you ask for? How about a pitch session with FAITH Catholic?
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Along with mastering the various weapon sets you'll have access to, it can be equally important to understand the various skill lines each profession brings to the table. In this guide we'll be taking a closer look at the skill lines for the necromancer profession, including notes on themes, supporting traits, and any shared functionality in combat.
If you're looking to learn more about the necromancer profession in general, don't forget to check out our main Necromancer Guide, and our advanced guide to the necro's unique profession mechanic, Death Shroud.
Skill Lines and Supporting Traits
The necromancer has access to 6 different skill lines, each with a shared overarching functionality, activation method, or theme, and a varying amount of supporting traits. You could think of skill lines as a means of categorizing our various utility skills into groupings that make them easier to understand, balance, and factor into your overall build.
The following breakdown includes lists of skills for each skill line available to the necromancer, and any traits that enhance or alter their functionality in some way. However, it doesn't include actions that cause a specific skill or skill type to trigger. For example, Last Gasp isn't counted towards the number of Spectral traits since it doesn't enhance that skill line, but rather replicates one of its skills based on a combat trigger (hitting 50% health).
The traits listed are followed by an indication of which trait line they belong to, and the minimum number of points you'd need to spend to unlock it. The abbreviations used are as follows:
- Spite – S
- Curses – C
- Death Magic – DM
- Blood Magic – BM
- Soul Reaping – SR
|Skill Line
|Supporting Traits
|Blood is Power
Corrosive Poison Cloud
Corrupt Boon
|Master of Corruption (C / 20)
|Mark of Blood
Putrid Mark
Reaper's Mark
Marked for Death (Lich Form)
Mark of Horror (Lich Form)
|Spiteful Marks (S / 20)
Greater Marks (DM / 10)
Soul Marks (BM / 20)
|Summon Blood Fiend
Summon Bone Fiend
Summon Bone Minions
Summon Flesh Wurm
Summon Shadow Fiend
Summon Flesh Golem
|Training of the Master (S / 20)
Minion Master (DM / 10)
Protection of the Horde (DM / 15)
Flesh of the Master (DM / 20)
Death Nova (DM / 30)
Necromantic Corruption (DM / 30)
Vampiric Master (BM / 20)
Fetid Consumption (BM / 30)
|Plague Signet
Signet of Spite
Signet of the Locust
Signet of Undeath
|Signet Mastery (S / 10)
Signet Power (S / 20)
|Spectral Armor
Spectral Grasp
Spectral Walk
Spectral Wall
|Spectral Attunement (C / 20)
Spectral Mastery (SR / 10)
|Well of Blood
Well of Corruption
Well of Darkness
Well of Power
Well of Suffering
|Focused Rituals (C / 20)
Ritual of Protection (DM / 10)
Ritual Mastery (BM / 20)
Vampiric Rituals (BM / 30)
As you can see, certain skill lines have far more associated traits than others with Minions having the most direct trait support, and Corruptions receiving the least. In some cases these numbers can be slightly misleading, since you have to consider the interactions of the skills beyond their associated skill line.
Using Corruptions as our example, it only has one trait that supports that skill line directly. However, you have to keep in mind that Corruptions skills are all focused on Conditions, so traits that improve condition damage or duration will also benefit any Corruptions skills.
Necromancer Skill Lines
Now let's take a closer look at each individual skill line, its overarching theme and functionality, and how you might want to consider working skills from that line into your overall build.
This is an interesting grouping of utility skills in that it serves two core functions: inflicting conditions directly, and condition manipulation. It's important to note that Corruptions skills will also cause a negative condition on the caster, but this is primarily to allow you greater opportunities to transfer those conditions to foes, or benefit more from the Consume Conditions healing skill.
With that in mind, if you plan on using Corruptions in your build, you'll want to consider using the following weapons:
- Staff – When triggered, Putrid Mark will transfer conditions from allies to nearby foes
- Scepter – Feast of Corruption will do more damage and generate more life force for each condition on your target
- Dagger (off-hand) – Deathly Swarm will transfer 3 conditions to your target on a successful attack
With the exception of two skills gained temporarily while the Lich Form elite is active, this skill line is wholly focused on making effective use of the staff. In that regard, Marks are a somewhat unique skill line for necros since the focus remains entirely on weapon skills rather than dependencies on utility and weapon skill interactions.
That's not to say that Marks don't pair particularly well with certain utility skill lines. Staff / Minion builds can be particularly effective, while pairing Staff / Wells with the Focused Rituals trait slotted can make necros very powerful AoE masters.
Minion skills are similar to Signets in the sense that both provide a passive and active benefit, though the passive benefits from minions will only apply after they've been summoned. Unlike Signets, their passive benefits also come in the form of causing damage, and functioning somewhat like mobile DoT skills.
As you will see above, Minions are the most heavily trait supported of all necro skill lines. As such, they can be a utility skill line that tends to factor more heavily into your overall build and gameplay style than most others as well. You can go a couple of different directions with minions: build them for better survivability (thus augmenting sustained DPS) or keep them in their weaker, natural state so that they can blow up and provide some additional burst damage.
In terms of weapon pairings, you may want to consider the following:
- Staff – The Marks from the staff can help chill enemies, and keep your minions alive longer
- Scepter – Grasping Dead will cripple foes, which can help make minion bombing via the Death Nova trait a bit more effective
- Focus – If you're building your minion army for survivability, Reaper's Touch can provide another form of regen to keep a small HoT (heal-over-time) on your minions.
Signets are a skill line that all professions have with the exception of the engineer. The way they work is that, once slotted, they will provide you with a passive benefit of some sort while also having an 'active' skill interaction. The active skills tend to have much longer cooldowns than other skill lines (between 60 and 180 seconds depending on the skill) so will see a bit more situational use in combat.
You could think of signets as a means of enhancing other aspects of your overall build, depending on the purpose and playstyle you're aiming for:
- Plague Signet – great for builds focused on condition manipulation
- Signet of Spite – Improves direct damage slightly, and can help you quickly apply conditions though on a longer cooldown (90 seconds)
- Signet of the Locust – Improves mobility while passive, and a minor heal via life steals on a 60 second cooldown
- Signet of Undeath – Great for builds that factor in Death Shroud, with a great active support skill that revives nearby allies, though on a very long cooldown (180 seconds)
The spectral line is a bit of an odd duck in that there is no real overarching theme between the skills, and each one will see very situational usage. You could possibly make a case for Spectral skills being about enhanced survivability, but then Spectral Grasp doesn't really fit that particular mold.
Instead, you want to ask yourself, "What other aspects of my build do I want to enhance?"
- Spectral Armor – Good for survivability and generating life force
- Spectral Grasp – Great for dagger builds, and one of my favorite skills in WvW since you can use it to pull enemies into a swarm of your allies to prevent them from escaping or running into keeps to defend.
- Spectral Walk – Works sort of like a reverse shadow step ability, and can be used for either mobility or a survivability mechanic
- Spectral Wall – A good group support skill, but as a 'wall' it can be sidestepped by enemies far more easily than AoE skills
Wells tend to be some of the necros most powerful utility (and healing) skill options, but with one major catch: they can't be used underwater. That aside, on land Wells can be great for condition manipulation, and Well of Blood tends to be one of the best heal skills available to necros. With the Focused Rituals trait slotted, they can also become ground targeted, and otherwise are particularly effective in sPvP while fighting on capture points.
There are only a few traits that support Wells, but they tend to be some of the strongest supporting traits for a single skill line. Ritual of Protection, Focused Rituals and Vampiric Rituals in particular are all solid trait options if you intend to work multiple Wells into your build.
Another thing to keep in mind with Wells is that they create combo fields. As such, Well of Blood can assist with condition removal, while your other wells will create a Dark field that adds life stealing or blindness depending on the attack (Finisher) type used.
Nice breakdown. So far I
Nice breakdown. So far I have had the most overall fun with staff/wells/marks with Vampiric Rituals being my favorite combine with wells.
An outstanding article that
An outstanding article that provides a very accurate assessment of the current menu for necro. I'm still hopeful we will see some changes to the Corruption skills in particular at launch.
Just a random thought for my fellow necromancers; think synergy... Don't just use Blood Is Power by itself... combine it with Consume Conditions to super charge your healing, or better yet, follow it with the active of Plague Signet and get even more stacks of bleeding on the poor fool while suffering none of the ill effects yourself...
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Andrews Police Chief Jennifer Flowers said if remains found by divers Wednesday are human it could take weeks before an identification can be made.
If the findings are human remains, Flowers said its possible they belong to Crystal Soles who has been missing since Jan. 24, 2005.
Flowers said a tip was received and, as a result, divers found the remains in a creek off Jumping Run Road, just off Seaboard Road in the Williamsburg County area of Andrews.
She said the location of the remains was given to investigators by an unnamed source.
Things just started hooking together, Flowers said of the investigation into Soles disappearance, which she said she has made a high priority since May.
Divers from Horry County were called to do the search. Williamsburg Fire and Horry County Fire Rescue assisted.
The last place Soles was known to be was at Shaws Corner Store in Andrews. She told her dad in a phone call she was on her way home but was never seen again.
Flowers will spend part of the day today determining where the remains need to be sent for testing.
Flowers said in the past few weeks she received different information from different people which led to the unnamed creek which connects to the Black River.
She would not give specifics about what was recovered, choosing at this point to describe it simply as remains.
I am not going to jump to any conclusions, Flowers said when asked how confident she is the findings are Soles remains.
She also will not say what, if any, information was provided to investigators by the informant about how Soles disappeared.
My first priority will be to piece together what happened to her, Flowers said. There are still suspects out there so I dont want to say too much right now.
She said she expects it will take several weeks before an identity is placed with the remains.
She said she will be glad Soles family will have closure if it turns out to be her.
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Starting Now
by Debbie Macomber
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First Published: April 2, 2013
Format: Mass Market Paperback, Hardcover, e-Book, Large Print, Audiobook
Pages: 464
About the Book
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Debbie Macomber returns to Seattle's beloved Blossom Street in this heartfelt tale of friendship, renewal, and discovering what's truly important in life.
For years Libby Morgan dreamed only of making partner in her competitive, high-pressure law firm. She sacrificed everything for her career—her friends, her marriage, her chance at creating a family. When her boss calls Libby into his office, she assumes it will finally be good news, but nothing can prepare her for the shocking reality: She's been let go and must rebuild her entire life . . . starting now.
With no job prospects in sight, Libby reaches out to old friends and spends her afternoons at A Good Yarn, the local knitting store. There she forms a close bond with Lydia, the sweet-natured shop owner; Lydia's spirited teenage daughter, Casey; and Casey's best friend, Ava, a shy yet troubled girl who will shape Libby's future in surprising and profound ways.
As A Good Yarn becomes a second home—and the women a new kind of family—Libby relishes the different person she's become. She even finds time for romance with a charming and handsome doctor who seems to be her perfect match. But just as everything is coming together, Libby must make a choice that could forever change the life she holds so dear.
Warmly told and richly textured, Starting Now is filled with the promise of new beginnings and the unending delights of companionship and love.
Chapter 1
This was it. Surely it must be.
The instant Libby Morgan heard her paralegal tell her "Hershel would like to see you in his office," she knew. Oh, there'd been rumblings around the office about layoffs and early retirements. Such gossip simply verified what she felt in her heart Hershel was sure to tell her. She'd waited for this moment for six very long years.
Libby had always wondered how she'd feel when she finally got the news. She longed to hold on to this sense of happy expectation for as long as possible. In retrospect, she must have intuitively known something was up because she'd worn her best pin-striped suit today, choosing the pencil skirt over her normal tailored slacks. And thankfully she'd had a salon appointment just the day before. Getting her hair cut was long overdue, but seeing how good it looked now, she felt it was worth every penny of the hundred dollars Jacques had charged her. A good cut did wonders for her appearance. She wore her dark brown hair parted in the middle in an inverted bob so that it framed her face, curling around her jawline. Jacques had mentioned more than once how fortunate she was to have such thick hair. She hadn't felt that way when he'd insisted she have her eyebrows plucked. But he'd been right; she looked good. Polished. Professional. She promised herself not to go so long between appointments again.
Libby didn't see herself as any great beauty. She was far too realistic and sensible, was well aware of her physical shortcomings. At best she was pretty, or at least Joe, her ex-husband, had told her she was. She knew she was probably no better than average. Average height, average weight; brown hair, brown eyes, with no outstanding features, but on the inside she was a dynamo. Dedicated, hardworking, goal-oriented. Perfect partner material.
Reaching for her yellow legal pad, Libby headed toward the managing partner's opulent office. Outwardly she remained calm and composed, but inwardly her heart raced and her head spun.
Finally. Finally, she was about to be rewarded for the hard choices and sacrifices she'd made.
Libby was in her sixth year of an eight-year partnership track. Hopefully she was about to achieve the goal that she had set her heart on the minute she'd been accepted as an associate in the Trusts and Estates Department at Burkhart, Smith & Crandall, a high-end Seattle-based law firm. She was about to be made partner even earlier than anticipated.
While she didn't want to appear overly confident, it went without saying that no one deserved it more than she did. Libby had worked harder, longer, and more effectively than any other attorney employed by the firm. Her legal expertise on the complex estate-planning project for Martha Reed hadn't gone unnoticed either. Libby had provided a large number of billable hours and the older woman had taken a liking to her. Over the past month two partners had stopped by her office to compliment her work.
Libby could almost feel her mother looking down on her from heaven, smiling and proud. Molly Jo Morgan had died of breast cancer when Libby was thirteen. Before dying, Libby's mother had taken her daughter's hand and told her to work hard, and to never be afraid to go after her goals. She'd advised Libby to dream big and warned her there would be hard choices and sacrifices along the way.
That last summer her mother was alive had set Libby's life course for her. Although her mother wouldn't be around to see her achievements, Libby longed to make her mother proud. Today was sure to be one of those Hey, Mom, look at me moments.
Early on in high school Libby had set her sights on becoming an attorney. She was the president of the Debate Club and was well known for her way of taking either side of an issue and making a good argument. Reaching her goal hadn't been easy. Academic scholarships helped, but there were still plenty of expenses along the way. Funds were always tight. In order to support herself through college she'd worked as a waitress and made some good friends. Later on in law school she'd found employment as a paralegal in the Seattle area.
Her career path had taken a short detour when she married Joe Wilson. Joe worked as a short-order cook. They'd met at the diner where she waited tables while in college. When she moved from Spokane he willingly followed her to the Seattle area and quickly found another job, cooking in a diner. He was the nicest guy in the world, but their marriage was doomed from the beginning. Joe was content to stay exactly where he was for the rest of his life while Libby was filled with ambition to be so much more. The crux came when he wanted her to take time out of her career so they could start a family. Joe wanted children and so did Libby, but she couldn't risk being shunted off to the "Mommy Track" at the firm. She'd asked him to be patient for a couple more years. Really, that wasn't so long. Once she was established at the firm it wouldn't matter so much. But Joe was impatient. He feared that once those two years were up she'd want another year and then another. Nothing she said would convince him otherwise.
Hershel glanced up when she entered his office. He wasn't smiling, but that wasn't unusual. "Sit down, Libby," he said, gesturing toward the chair on the other side of his desk.
One day her office would look like this, Libby mused, with old- world charm, comfortable leather chairs, polished wood bookcases, and a freestanding globe. Pictures of Hershel's wife and children stared back at her from the credenza behind his desk. The one of him sailing never failed to stir her. Hershel had his face to the camera, his hair wind-tossed as the sailboat sliced through the Pacific Ocean on a crystal-clear day, with a sky as blue as Caribbean waters. The sailboat keeled over so close to the water's edge she wanted to hold her breath for fear the vessel would completely overturn.
The photograph inspired Libby because it proved to her that one day, as partner, she, too, would have time to vacation and enjoy life away from the office. But in order to do that her work, her commitment to the law firm and her clients, had to be her sole focus.
Libby sat in the chair Hershel indicated and relaxed, crossing her legs. She knew the managing partner's agenda. What she hadn't expected was the deeply etched look of concern on his face. Oh, it would be just like Hershel to lead into this announcement circuitously.
"I've taken a personal interest in you from the day the firm decided to hire you," he said, setting his pen down on his desk. He took a moment to be certain it was perfectly straight.
"I know and I'm grateful." Libby rested her back against the comfortable padding. "It's been a wonderful six years. I've worked hard and feel that I'm an asset to the firm."
"You have done an excellent job."
Libby resisted the impulse to remind him of all the billable hours she'd piled up on a number of accounts.
"You're a hard worker and an excellent attorney."
Libby took a moment to savor his words. Hershel wasn't known to hand out praise freely. "Thank you." She sat up straighter now, anticipating what would come next. First he would smile, and then he would announce that after discussing the matter with the other partners they would like to.
Her projection was interrupted when Hershel went on to say, "I'm sure you're aware that the last six months have been a challenge for the firm." He met her gaze head-on, and in his eyes she read regret and concern as his thick brows came together. "We've experienced a significant decline in profitability due to the recession."
A tingling sensation started at the base of Libby's neck. This conversation wasn't taking the route she'd anticipated.
"I've certainly carried my load," she felt obliged to remind him. More than any other attorney on staff, especially Ben Holmes, she thought but didn't say. At six o'clock, like a precision timepiece, Ben was out the door.
Hershel picked up the same pen he'd so carefully positioned only a few moments before and held it between his palms. "You've carried a substantial load, which is one reason why this decision has been especially difficult."
"Decision?" she repeated as a sense of dread quickly overtook any elation she'd experienced earlier.
"The problem is your lack of 'making rain,' " he said. "You haven't brought any major clients into the firm."
Meeting potential clients was next to impossible with the hours she worked. Libby had tried attending social functions but she wasn't good at "power schmoozing" the way others were. She felt awkward inserting herself into conversations or initiating them herself. With little to talk about besides work, she often felt inept and awkward. She hadn't always been this shy, this hesitant.
"Hershel," she said, voicing her suspicion, her greatest fear, "what are you trying to say? You aren't laying me off, are you?" She finished with a short disbelieving laugh.
The senior partner exhaled slowly and then nodded. "I can't tell you how much I regret having to do this. You aren't the only one. We're letting five go in all. As you can imagine this hasn't been an easy decision."
Libby's first concern was for her paralegal. "Sarah?" "She's fine. She'll be reassigned."
Libby's heart slowed to a dull thud.
"We're offering you a generous severance package." Hershel outlined the details but Libby sat frozen, stunned, unable to believe this was actually happening. People she worked with, people she knew, were losing their jobs. She was losing her job. Why hadn't she sensed that? She didn't like to think she was so out of touch with reality that she hadn't picked up on it.
"I'd also like to offer you a bit of advice, Libby, if I may?"
The shock had yet to dissipate, and because her throat had gone dry she didn't respond. All she could manage was to stare at him aghast, disbelieving, shaken to the very core of her being.
"I don't want you to think of this as the end. This is a new beginning for you. One of the reasons I've taken a personal interest in you is because you're very much the way I was years ago. I felt the need to prove myself, too. I set my sights on making partner to the exclusion of everything else, the same way I've seen you do. I completely missed my children's childhoods. By the time they were in high school they were strangers to me. Thankfully, I've been able to make up for lost time. The point is, I sacrificed far too much, and I see you making the same mistakes I did."
Libby tried to focus but couldn't get past the fact that she was suddenly unemployed. She blinked a couple of times in an effort to absorb what was happening. It didn't help. The sickening feeling in the pit of her stomach intensified.
"I hope," Hershel continued, "that you will take this time to find some balance in life. Starting now."
"Pardon?" she asked, looking up and blinking. Some of the numbness had begun to wear off. All Libby could think about was the fact that she had given her life, her marriage, her everything to this firm, and they were about to shove her out the door.
"I want you to enjoy life," Hershel repeated. "A real life, with friends and interests outside of the office. There's a whole world out there ready for you to explore."
Libby continued to stare at him. Didn't Hershel understand? She had a life, and that life was right here in this office. She was passionate about her work and now it was being ripped away from her.
"Who will take over working with Martha Reed?" she asked. Surely this was all a big mistake. Martha Reed was one of their most important clients and she enjoyed working with Libby.
"Libby, you're not listening. The decision has already been made. The firm is being more than generous."
"Generous," she repeated, and gave a humorless laugh. Anger took hold then and she surged to her feet. The legal pad fell unnoticed to the floor as she knotted her fists at her sides. "This is a decision unworthy of you, Hershel. You're making a mistake. I thought you had my back . . ." She could feel the heat crawling up her neck, creeping into her face, and snapped her mouth closed. Arguing was pointless; as he said, the decision had been made, but by heaven she wanted him to know she wasn't taking this sitting down. Stabbing an index finger at his desk, she looked him hard in the eyes and said, "I hope you know I'll have another job before the end of the day."
"For your sake I hope you don't, but if that's the case then so be it."
"You're going to regret this, Hershel. I've given you and this firm everything." Without bothering to argue more, she whirled around and stormed out of his office.
With her heart pounding wildly, Libby approached her own small office. When Sarah saw Libby, the paralegal stood, her brown eyes wide and expectant.
"Well?" Sarah asked.
"I . . . I've been laid off."
Sarah's face went slack. "You're joking?"
A security guard came to stand just outside her door, watching as she packed up her things. Libby jerked open her desk drawer and started emptying the contents onto her desktop. "Does it look like I'm joking?"
Sarah wore the same stunned expression as Libby had only moments earlier. "But why?"
"Ask Hershel." Libby pinched her lips closed as she struggled to rein in her outrage.
"What . . . what about me?" Sarah sank into a chair as though her knees had given out on her.
"Not to worry, I already asked. You'll be reassigned." "I can't believe this."
"You?" Libby choked out, now dumping the contents of her drawers into a tote bag she kept on hand.
"What are you going to do?"
"Do?" Libby repeated, as though the answer should be self- explanatory. "What else is there to do? I'll find another job. I'll be working for another firm before I'm out of the building. I told Hershel and I meant it. Jeff Goldstein has been after me for years." This was no exaggeration. Jeff had contacted her two or three times since she'd been with Burkhart, Smith & Crandall to see if she was happy in her current position. He was the first person she'd call. Already a list of potential firms was scrolling through her mind. Any number of law offices would consider themselves fortunate to get her.
Slamming the final drawer closed, she reached for her briefcase and dumped onto her desk the files she'd spent several hours working on at home the previous night. Next she hefted the bag containing the personal items from her desk drawer over her shoulder.
"Libby," Sarah said, eyeing the security guard.
Frankly she couldn't get away fast enough. "I don't think I could stand it here another minute."
Hershel had offered her fatherly advice, sounding so righteous and superior . . . so patronizing. Well, she'd show him. He would rue this day; he'd made a huge mistake and was about to see just how wrong he was. Throughout her life, Libby had faced challenge after challenge and proved herself again and again. This would be no different.
If her mother's death had taught her anything, it was that Libby should do whatever was needed to rise above setbacks. She'd survive. She had before and she would again. She'd lost her mother when she was far too young, and she'd gotten through her divorce. She'd weather this, too, just the way she had everything else.
Forcing herself to smile, she swallowed hard and looked at Sarah. "Keep in touch."
"I will," her paralegal promised. "You'll let me know where you land, won't you?"
"Of course." When she did, Libby would ask Sarah to join her. They were a good team. They'd worked together for so long that they'd become like running partners—keeping pace with each other, intuiting each other's needs and expectations. When she'd last spoken to Jeff Goldstein, Libby had insisted that if she ever were to join his firm he'd need to hire Sarah, too. Jeff had assured her it wouldn't be a problem.
Without a backward glance, Libby walked out of the office. She felt other staff members staring at her, but she chose to ignore them. Standing in the doorway to his office, Ben Holmes started to say something, but after one glaring look from Libby he apparently changed his mind. Good thing. Ben wouldn't want to hear what she had to say to him.
Her cell phone was in her hand even before she reached the elevator. After a quick call to directory assistance, she connected with Goldstein & Goldstein.
"Jeff Goldstein, please," she told the receptionist. "Tell him Libby Morgan is calling."
She was connected immediately. "Libby, how are you?"
"Fabulous." She got directly to the point. "You called a few months back and asked if I was happy in my current position, remember?"
"Of course. But that was over a year and a half ago."
"That long?" Time had gotten away from her. "As it happens I'm free to come on board with Goldstein & Goldstein." No need to hint at what she wanted. Libby preferred the direct approach.
"Really?" his voice dipped slightly. "As I said, that was well over a year ago. We've had a sharp decline in business since then. Almost everyone has. We aren't currently taking on any associates."
The news deflated her, but Libby wasn't discouraged. "Not a problem, Jeff," she said, continuing to walk at a clipped pace. She was outside the building now, joining the traffic on the Seattle sidewalk, her steps brusque and purposeful. The dark, overcast March sky was an accurate reflection of her mood. It was sure to start raining at any moment.
"I'm sure with your track record you won't have a problem finding another position," Jeff continued.
"I don't think I will, either," she said, making sure her voice reflected an air of confidence. "I wanted to give you the first opportunity since you've pursued me in the past."
"I appreciate that. If something comes up you'll be the first person I contact."
"Wonderful. Thank you for your time," Libby said. "No problem. Keep in touch."
"Will do," she said, cutting off the words in her rush to end the call.
She regretted calling Jeff in an angry flush. She should have given the conversation more thought instead of acting out of emotion and outrage. Even now she was fuming, caught between disbelief and indignation.
The walk to her condo took fifteen minutes. The distance was what she considered her daily workout. Her building was on a busy street and safe enough for her to hoof it both early in the morning and late at night. She hoped she'd be able to continue to walk to and from work at her new firm.
Shifting the load from one shoulder to the other, Libby struggled to maintain her composure as she walked through her front door. She'd been so certain that this was it, so confident that her hard work and sacrifices were finally being recognized. To get laid off instead was unbelievable.
Only now was the truth of it beginning to sink in.
Libby had always been driven to succeed. She'd been the valedictorian of her high school class and had been in the top ten percent of her class in both college and law school. She had worked hard for those grades; she worked hard for everything.
With her arms wrapped around her middle, Libby walked around the living room three times, her mind racing at a speed to rival any NASCAR engine. The sky had gone even darker and a drizzle splashed against the windows, weaving wet and crooked trails on the glass. This was March in the Pacific Northwest.
Libby needed to think. First things first: update her résumé.
She turned on her one-cup coffeemaker, brewed a mug, and carried it into her home office. Setting it down on a coaster, she looked at the picture of her mother that rested on the corner of her desk. Her mother's eyes seemed to focus directly on hers.
"I know, Mom. Don't worry. This is only temporary. All is not lost."
It was then that Libby noticed the plant next to her mother's framed photograph. She didn't even know what kind it was, but regardless: it was brown and shriveled now. It had withered with neglect.
Reading Guide
- Starting Over is not only the title of this book, it's also the theme. Besides Libby, what other characters in the book are coping with life-changing developments? How are they handling the upheaval in their lives?
- During Libby's time of unemployment, she learned she was a survivor. Share with your group about a time in your life when you had to start over or went through a similar period of adversity. What did you learn about yourself in the process?
- When Libby's boss lets her go, he advises her to get a life outside of work. What did you think about Libby's attempts to do that? Would you have approached it differently than she did? Why do some people struggle more than others to maintain a balance in life? What do you think are the keys to achieving that balance?
- Libby discovers great joy by volunteering at the hospital. What do you think it was about the experience that proved so fulfilling? Would a different type of volunteer work have had the same impact?
- Libby demonstrated her optimistic outlook on life when she told her friend, Robin, that eventually everything would right itself. Even so, Libby still had setbacks and disappointments. Do you believe that everything works out like it's supposed to? Did you agree with how Libby faced her challenges? How would you have responded differently?
- For Libby, re-discovering knitting is therapeutic. What is it about this activity that helps her? Have you had similar experiences with taking up a hobby?
- Both Libby and Phillip have a tendency towards being workaholics but this is something Phillip has taken action to address when the book opens. How do you think this tendency impacts their relationship? Is the fact that these two characters are cut from the same cloth, so to speak, a benefit or a hindrance?
- Several of the characters in Starting Now, including Libby and Ava, feel they have been defined by their mothers. Likewise, Casey is having a much different mother/daughter experience with Lydia. Discuss these characters and how their mothers have had an impact on them, particularly at critical crossroads in their lives.
- Which character in Starting Now do you relate to the most—and why?
- Libby and Robin have a falling out. Do you think Robin was justified in being upset with Libby? How would you have handled it differently?
- Starting Now demonstrates the resilience of the human spirit. By the story's end, in what ways was Libby's life better because of her ability to turn adversity into opportunity?
Spoiler Alert Questions
- Lydia seeks out Ava's grandmother when she and Libby are made aware of Ava's pregnancy, and they debate about whether or not this is the best course to take. Intervention by outsiders into private family matters can be challenging and controversial. Did you agree with this course of action? How might you have handled it differently?
- When Libby thought she was going to adopt Ava's baby, she planned on it being an open adoption, where Ava could be a part of the baby's life. Do you think Libby's decision was wise? If you were in Libby's shoes, would you choose an option adoption? Why or why not?
- How do you think things would have played out if Libby had been able to adopt Ava's baby? How would it have affected her career? Would the course of her relationship with Phillip have been any different?


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If you're not too worried about how much damage Barack Obama will inflict on the 2nd Amendment, you need to read about his opinion on guns before being elected President. Not only did Obama vote against a bill that would allow people to use a gun to protect themselves in their own home, but in 1996 he said he would support a ban on handguns.
I'm opposed to further gun control, Obama's stance is troubling. I find it hard to believe that those opinions have changed. Instead, I think he has moderated his true opinions in order to gain support. This wouldn't be surprising, since he isn't seem like the most honest person, at least to me.
How can you negotiate on gun control with a man who thinks it's wrong to protect your family in your own home, while a burglar breaks in? In so many ways, and at so many times, Obama has shown that he cares more about criminals than honest, hard-working Americans. This is just the latest example.
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ICBA: Statement on Senate Passage of Stimulus
Washington, D.C. (February 11, 2009)—Cynthia L. Blankenship, chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and vice chairman and chief operating officer of Bank of the West in Grapevine, Texas, and Camden R. Fine, president and CEO of ICBA, issued this statement following the Senate's passage of the economic recovery package.
"ICBA appreciates that several of its key recommended provisions were included in the economic recovery package that was passed by the Senate. These measures will undoubtedly help community banks continue to serve their customers in cities and towns throughout America."
ICBA recommendations included in the bill would:
- Enhance the home-buyer tax credit by eliminating repayment requirements and extending the expiration date;
- Allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, excluding Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) recipients;
- Extend the $250,000 immediate small business expensing;
- Increase the ceiling from $10 million to $30 million for bank-eligible municipal bond issues to allow community banks to better participate in state and local tax-advantaged bonds;
- Support lending to rural families and businesses by increasing Rural Housing Service home loan guarantees and USDA Business and Industry loan guarantees;
- Improve SBA loan guarantee programs to increase lending to small businesses by increasing the guarantee level to 95 percent and reducing fees.


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Gear Review
Good shirt
I recent got into merino wool clothing and absolutely love their comfort and odor control. If you are looking at this shirt you are probably looking at Icebreaker. This shirt is cheaper and the neckline is tighter and doesn't stretch as easy. However, I prefer the Icebreaker Tech light 150 as it is softer, more breathable, and this Stoic shirt doesn't give off your odor but when it is wet it smells like a wet goat.
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OBEY Audio Fidelity T-Shirt
- OBEY logo textured graphic triblend t-shirt
- 50% Polyester, 25% Cotton, 25% Rayon.
- Machine wash cold. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Do not iron if decorated.
- Grey: Made in Mexico.
- Made in United States.
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The Internet Explorer version 5 Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) feature enables Web clients to automatically detect proxy settings without user intervention. The algorithm used by WPAD adds the subdomain "wpad" to the beginning of the fully-qualified domain name and progressively removes subdomains until it either finds a WPAD server answering the domain name or reaches the third-level domain. For example, Web clients in the a.b.microsoft.com domain would query wpad.a.b.microsoft, wpad.b.microsoft.com, and then wpad.microsoft.com. A vulnerability exists if the third-level domain is not a trusted domain. A malicious user could set up a WPAD server and serve proxy configuration commands of his or her choice.
WPAD is a feature introduced in Internet Explorer 5 that allows Web clients to find and load proxy configuration information from a server. The algorithm that determines the order in which domains are searched for this information may not handle some cases correctly.
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Internet Explorer version 5.01. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
267954On December 01, 1999, Microsoft released a security bulletin to the following web site announcing that Microsoft had released a version upgrade (Internet Explorer 5.01) that eliminates this vulnerability:
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/267954/EN-US/ )How to Obtain the Latest Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms99-054.mspxMicrosoft has since become aware of a variant to this exploit that is not eliminated by Internet Explorer 5.01. On May 18, Microsoft released a comprehensive patch to eliminate this vulnerability (and three other vulnerabilities). For additional information about resolving this problem, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/262509/EN-US/ )Patch Available for "Frame Domain Verification", "Unauthorized Cookie Access", "Malformed Component Attribute", and "WPAD Spoofing" Vulnerabilities
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was first corrected in Internet Explorer version 5.01 Service Pack 1.
More information
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Time for the Plural Sector
To create a healthy society the plural sector needs to take its rightful place alongside the private and public sectors.
To create a healthy society the plural sector needs to take its rightful place alongside the private and public sectors.
By adopting a model from business, nonprofit organizations can launch, test, and implement new programs and services more efficiently. Includes magazine extras.
Supplements to the article "The Promise of Lean Experimentation."
For decades, time banking has been a relatively small-scale movement. But signs are emerging that it may be an idea whose time has come.
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In a classic leapfrogging initiative, Libya has enabled its citizens to complete voter registration via digital messaging technology.
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Good all around pant
Like these pants a lot when I can get a good fit. 34x32 is usual size, and I'm 5'9" 180lbs. with adequate legs. I've noticed that the pants vary from pair to pair even though all pairs I own are 34x32. Pretty durable and only get more comfy with time. No need to wash after every use as this will wear them out pretty quick especially if you are using them every other day.
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Construction project closes portion of 3rd Avenue
HUNTINGTON -- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic on a busy portion of 3rd Avenue will be limited for the rest of this week.
Tuesday marked the first full day of the closure of the 900 block of 3rd Avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets in front of Pullman Square.
Construction of Marshall University's new Visual Arts Center in the former Stone and Thomas building will force traffic detours until Friday, Oct. 18, said Don Van Horn, dean of Marshall's College of Arts and Media. Both east- and westbound lanes of traffic are being detoured to Veterans Memorial Boulevard or 9th and 10th streets to avoid the 900 block of 3rd Avenue.
The sidewalk immediately in front of the building also is closed, meaning that pedestrians will have to cross the street to Pullman Square to travel between 9th and 10th Streets.
A large crane will be in use on 3rd Avenue until Friday to lift HVAC and other equipment to the roof of the building. The crane will be taken down and removed at the end of the work day Friday if everything goes according to plan, said Chad Johnson, vice president of Neighborgall Construction Co.
Van Horn said he talked to local business owners prior to the detour.
"I visited with the shop owners between 9th and 10th Streets to alert them about what was happening, and they were all thrilled with the progress," he said. "The goal is to protect peole and keep them from being in harm's way. It's for three or four days, and that simply is the price of progress."
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With the new design, we introduced a responsive version of the website that's mobile friendly. It's nice. We can now read, share (and as mods, fight spam!) on the fly :)
However, there are a number of advantages and benefits of building native apps for Android, iOS, Windows Phone including push-notifications, checking-into industry events and a much, much better native interface and user experience. Take a look at some of these gorgeous apps for Hacker News.
We'd love to hear your ideas of what could be included in a mobile application for Inbound.org.
Also, just supposing it were to be a paid application, what would make it worth your while to pay? That would really help show what people would value from an Inbound mobile app.
Shout out to Paul Gailey in particular for pressing us on this - he's even put together a video for the team asking us to make an Inbound mobile app!
I've been craving an iOS app version forever! I'd pay up to $3 for it no problem.
I'll be a contrarian here. I'm on mobile devices all the time. No doubt it would be useful for many. However, we have to balance the opportunity cost.
Compared to *other* things we could be doing, how important is a native mobile app? Why not just make the existing website more responsive and mobile-friendly (much easier) and then focus on the most valued new features/functionality?
I will agree with this sentiment Dharmesh. Inbound.org functions well on mobile for me, so the addition of an app is just a luxury upgrade compared to some of the other options. There are some clear benefits as Ed named in his slideshow presentation, but I see way more value coming from time spent investing on other areas.
Definitely a YAY! What about a "suggested for you" feature based on:
1. previously liked articles (based on the category)
2. the type of article shared by the user
3. its interests chosen during the registration process (good old drop-down buttons). Many useful articles in less popular categories are often never seen because don't get to the hot articles section and are pushed to the bottom of the incoming section.
I would say $3 or £2 could be the top price
Essentially a personalization/recommendation engine? That could be interesting. I've been looking at Google's Prediction API for another project so that could be useful here?
Interests during signup would add friction and discount existing members. A pop-up asking you to add your interests would be interesting (hehe...).
However, there's a lot to be said for visiting Inbound to see things you wouldn't see otherwise. The diversity of posts any one user might see could drop... also, I'd imagine the number of submissions each day would have to rise from the 120-130 we have at the moment for this to be really valuable. People with just an interest in advertising might not see much :(
Like the idea though...!
Good point. And I must say I didn't know about Google Prediction API...
YES! I've had this idea brewing too. I'm blocked from social media sites at work, including Twitter, so I can't log in to Inbound and contribute/participate/up vote. Luckily, I can still get to inbound itself, but it is frustrating not to be able to really use it.
A mobile app would be awesome, but in addition, a mobile safari plugin would absolutely rock. Similar to Pocket, Buffer, etc, it could submit the page you're currently viewing, possibly with the list of tags/topics to file it under.
You're blocked from "social media" ?!
We've got a Chrome plugin and you can drag the new bookmarklet (in the sidebar if you're looking at this on a desktop/laptop) to your bookmarks in Safari and submit from there :)
Yes, it sucks and is very much like one hand is just tied behind my back. Basically the rule is if it is useful you probably can't get to it (slideshare, etc.). Womp!
Nice, I'll have to check out the plugin. I guess what I meant to say was that I'm on my iPhone all day, and it would be awesome to do more straight from the device.
Especially if you could submit straight from Reeder, just like Pocket does. And in mobile safari, I think it is technically called a "bookmarklet" http://help.getpocket.com/customer/portal/articles/491013-installing-the-pocket-bookmarklet-on-iphone
Got it. We'll see what we can do :)
It's a YAY from me, too! :-)
I like the idea of an app. I have a problem with the current design in that it is often difficult to navigate to the discussion because the link can be pushed to an unclickable position if the domain or category is lengthy. The benefits of an app with customisable push notifications would be significant for me.
I like the idea of a mobile app, but it would have to add some additional value on top of just the service to be a paid app - possibly like Daniel mentioned as a suggestion / recommendation engine. Even if it was not paid though, would be great to have an app to easily check everyday along with reading the general news via Circa.
Definitely Yay. I'll put it right next to AlienBlue so I can have the same interface but switch between my cat memes and my SEO reads without relearning a UI.
Yay, but hopefully free, because I have yet to experience a paid site app that had any real extra value. :/
Yes! Quickwin: a nice icon for shortcuts on ios desktops.
Perfect! was a very nice desktop shortcuts for symbols.
Yes, would love an Android App!


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What causes red spots?
Many different diseases, disorders and conditions can cause red spots. For example, red spots can be a symptom of inflammation in the body, or they may be caused by an infection or insect bites. More serious causes include meningitis and leukemia.
Infectious causes of red spots
Red spots may be caused by an infection including:
Fungal infection
Meningitis (infection or inflammation of the sac around the brain and spinal cord)
Roseola (herpes virus infection in babies)
Strep infection, such as a group A Streptococcus infection that causes strep throat
Viral diseases, such as measles, rubella and chickenpox
Parasite or insect causes of red spots
Red spots can be caused by insects that leave red bite marks or burrow under the skin including:
Scabies (caused by mites)
Allergic causes of red spots
Drug, animal, food and other environmental allergens can lead to red spots or rash. Allergens and allergic conditions that can cause red spots include:
Allergic contact dermatitis, such as an allergy to latex or an insect bite
Allergic purpura
Animal allergy
Drug reaction
Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Food allergies
Irritant contact dermatitis, such as diaper rash
Poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac
Autoimmune causes of red spots
Inflammatory and autoimmune causes of red spots include:
Systemic lupus erythematosus (disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells and tissues)
Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)
Other causes of red spots
Various other causes of red spots include:
- Broken blood vessels
- Choking or strangulation, which can cause red spots on the neck and face
- Erythema multiforme (type of allergic reaction)
- Erythema nodosum (inflammatory disorder)
- Heat or sun overexposure or heat rash
- Kaposi sarcoma (seen in HIV/AIDS)
- Medications that thin the blood or decrease clotting, such as aspirin and Coumadin
- Sarcoidosis (disease of skin and multiple organ systems)
- Severe vomiting or coughing may cause red spots on the face and neck
Life-threatening causes of red spots
In some cases, red spots may be a symptom of a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. These include:
Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
What are the potential complications of red spots?
The complications of underlying causes of red spots vary depending on the disease, disorder and condition. For example, red spots caused by a strep infection can lead to a body-wide blood infection (sepsis) or rheumatic fever. You can best reduce the risk of complications of red spots and the underlying causes by following the treatment plan you and your health care provider develop specifically for you. Complications may include:
Bacterial pneumonia and other secondary bacterial infections
Hemorrhage (severe uncontrolled bleeding)
Organ failure
Pregnancy complications, such as premature birth, miscarriage, newborn infections, and birth defects
Respiratory arrest
Rheumatic fever
Sepsis (bacterial blood infection)
- Spread of cancer
- Skin Rashes and Other Changes. FamilyDoctor.org. http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/tools/symptom/545.html.
- Haimovic A, Sanchez M, Judson MA, Prystowsky S. Sarcoidosis: a comprehensive review and update for the dermatologist: part I. Cutaneous disease. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012; 66:699.e1.
What are red spots?
Red spots can be caused by a variety of conditions, including infections, allergic reactions, and inflammatory processes. Red spots can appear anywhere on the body.
Red spots can be harmless or benign, or they may be a sign of a serious disease such as leukemia. They can appear suddenly or develop over a longer period of time, depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condi... Read more about red spotsintroduction
What other symptoms might occur with red spots?
Red spots may be accompanied by other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. For example, you may have a fever if the red spots are caused by an infectious or inflammatory process, such as measles or rubella.


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There are people out there that will deliberately hurt themselves in order to bleed us dry in the courts.
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Skateboarding and use of skateboard accesories is an extremely hazardous activity and as a result we will not be liable to any customer of member of the public for injury or loss resulting from the use of equipment purchased from Ed's rails or any of its affiliates.
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Conservative activists, like the afore mentioned Tim Montgomerie, are interestingly less interested in winning the by-election and more concerned about stopping UKIP
The Eastleigh By-Election
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On the south coast of England this coming Thursday will be the culmination of another in a long line of political spectacles, commonly known as the by-election. (for Americans and some others that's a special election) This is triggered by the vacating of a seat in the British Parliament due usually to death or corruption, and in this case most definitely the latter. Incumbent Chris Huhne, of the Liberal Democrat Party, has stood down on account of being caught speeding (in a car, not on drugs); and then successfully assigning blame to his wife.
As is often the case in British by-elections, the candidates to fill the remainder of the term range from the up and coming, to the extreme, to the utterly ludicrous. The mainstream parties however (Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat) would maintain that everybody else is extreme, with leading Conservative blogger Tim Montgomerie referring to UKIP (United Kingdom Independence Party) as "the silly party", this despite the fact that they are on course to finish ahead of Labour and are draining Conservative Party votes. (Sour grapes Tim?)
In addition to the 4 parties already mentioned we have, vying for any kind of recognition, another 10 candidates. There is the ever present by-election participation of the Monster Raving Loony Party who use absurdity to illustrate their point. With seemingly less point to make is the Wessex Regionalist Party, who seem to have manufactured a single issue whereas what they really want is to stand up in their pram and shake their rattle. Then there is the effervescently named Daz Proctor of TUSC (Commies), whose name is probably the brightest thing about what he represents.
The Lib.-Dems. are in the lead in the latest polling (33% average) as Mike Thornton, a local borough councilor, looks to hold on to the seat for his party. However, right-wing strength is revealed in the area as Conservative candidate Maria Hutchings (21% average) is well to the right of Prime Minister David Cameron; demanding an exit from the EU, while opposing gay-marriage and abortion rights. Despite this, the populist UKIP (18% average) threatens to finish 2nd with an increasingly diverse manifesto that wouldn't be unpopular with Margaret Thatcher. Out of the running but gaining organization is the Christian Party, who also oppose abortion, support re-institution of the death penalty, and are pushing for 9pm curfews for 11-year-old children.
It seems likely that the Lib-Dems. will hold their seat. The bigger story continues to be the ongoing rise of UKIP. Once simply an anti-EU party committed to stopping mass immigration, they have embraced a broader manifesto and made deliberate efforts to shed themselves of racist right-wing extremists. Dissatisfaction amongst the electorate is finding a new home and they are beginning to set up shop.
The Conservative party, along with many media outlets, would contend that UKIP is simply siphoning votes from them. Surveys show however that 17% of 2010 Conservatives now support UKIP, along with 11% of Lib.Dems. and 10% of Labour 2010 voters. The message of UKIP is drawing broader appeal than many would like to admit.
Conservative activists, like the afore mentioned Tim Montgomerie, are interestingly less interested in winning the by-election and more concerned about stopping UKIP. This has taken on a similar flavour to American politics where the "establishment" of the Republican Party is more worried about image problems caused by Christians, conservatives, and the "tea-party" than they are in advancing a sensible agenda and defeating the Democrats. In fact they believe that these groups are responsible for their failures, whereas Eastleigh is demonstrating that it is establishment politics that turns off the voters.


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Welcome to He-Man.org! Hope you enjoy your time here
I used to be on this forum years ago, but the old username isn't even still here. The MYP cartoon was still on the air. I was in college. I was thin. I had hopes for the future...
ANYWAY, hiya, everybody! I'm glad to hang out here now, especially considering that a good portion of the Life In Plastic articles I write at Nerditis have to do with He-Man!
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