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I feel a hard tube down the center of the shaft of my penis.
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I feel a hard tube down the center of the shaft of my penis. This is accompanied by burning sensation lately when urinating. Almost like a straw is in there, which there isn't obviously. Perhaps this is normal and I am just now noticing it due to the burning sensation.
2 years ago.
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What is your age ?
Any problems in erection?
Did you notice any bending of the penis especially when erect?
Any pain in the testicles ?
Have you done an
Any medical illness?
Do you smoke?
Any injury to the penis recently?
Blood in the urine?
How is the flow of the urine ?
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replied 2 years ago.
Thanks you. I am 40 years old.
"No" is the answer to almost all of your questions with the exception of the following 3:
1) i did have a urine test (unrelated to this) and it was fine. Here are the results:
05/08/13 16:31UABasic COLOR: Colorles CHARACTER: Clear Specific Gravity UA: 1.007* (1.015-1.025) PH Urine: 6.0 (5.0-6.5) Glucose Urine: Negative mg/dL (Negative) PROTEIN URINE: Negative mg/dL (Negative) KETONE URINE: Negative mg/dL (Negative) BILIRUBIN: Negative (Negative) UROBILINOGEN: < 2.0 mg/dL (< 2.1) LEUKOCYTES: Negative (Negative) NITRITE: Negative (Negative) BLOOD: Negative (Negative) CATHETERIZED: No
2) Health issue. I do have a DVT of the iliac and IVC veins that is causing congestion in my lower extremeties. I am on anticoagualtion medicaine for this problem. There is no known cause for the DVT after a multitude of tests.
3) Urine flow is ok with maybe more frequent urination (not really noticable though--always been pretty frequest as i drink a lot of water). Mild pain when i urinate, mainly when i finish. Also the feeling of needing to go when i walk sometimes even when i don't and also feels like close to leaking when walking occasionally but not bad.
Thanks you.
replied 2 years ago.
To clarify. It feels more like a toothpick size tube that is harder than i have notieced in the past. Similar to a 1mm piece of flexible rubber wire down the middle (top) of the shaft of the penis most all of the way down (stops maybe 1/2 inch short of the tip.
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replied 2 years ago.
Burning in the urine is due to inflammation of the urinary tract -
, prostate, or the
.Bladder and urethral infection will be easily detected on urine tests as bacteria are readily shed from these structures.
But prostate being a deep seated gland can escape the normal urine tests and hence return a negative result despite being inflamed or infected.
So a repeat urine test is recommended after a mild prostate massage which may squeeze out some pus cells or bacteria into the urine.If it is indeed due to infection, a course of antibiotics is recommended to get rid of it.As it is a deep seated gland , drugs also reach the gland with difficulty.Hence antibiotics have to be taken for longer periods (4 weeks).
Prostate inflammation could be sometimes without an infection.It could be stress induced.There is no particular reason why this happens, but it is commonly in periods of stress like anxiety, heavy work, traveling, hot climates etc.
In that case a course of anti-inflammatory drugs with prostate muscle relaxant like alfuzosin will help with the condition.
Another possibility is a hard plaque in the penis also known as peyronie's disease.Since you mentioned a hard structure,this possibility comes out.But there is associated pain and bending of penis during erections in this condition which you don't have.So chances that you have a peyronie's disease is less.
I would suggest you to get a repeat urine test after a short prostate massage.If there is evidence of infection, treat it with antibiotics.If not try the anti-inflammatory and alfa blockers foe some days.
If the problem still persists then a cystoscopy is mandatory.It involves seeing inside of the urethra and the bladder.Sometimes small growths can produce burning sensation.
Again no blood seen in the urine makes it less likely.
I hope this gives you some info to go forward with your problem and tackle it more efficiently and quickly.
If you have any doubts ,please let me know.
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replied 2 years ago.
thank you. So last question. Is my description of the hardened tube abnormal or something i posibly have just not noticed before?
Dr. Tharun
replied 2 years ago.
It is very hard to tell.Something you feel hard may not be hard for a doctor or vice verse.So if it is really hard structure, then it is abnormal.Because there are firm(like the tip of the nose) structures in the penis when erect but never a hard structure(like a bone or wood).
So if you feel like a bone or wood, it is abnormal.
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replied 2 years ago.
All of my comments are referring to when flaccid. Not wood or bone like but just a noticeable somewhat hard tube.
Dr. Tharun
replied 2 years ago.
There is the urinary passage in the center of the penis which is the urethra.It is a muscular tube and can feel hard when felt carefully and compressed.It is the tube which carries the urine out.After all it may be normal thing you are feeling .
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Thanks for the comments. I do agree with the approach and in fact am not building the deck myself so your comments are particularly relevant. My only previous experience was with wrought iron and it has certainly served the purpose and done so without really affecting the view at all. I had pretty much decided this time around to go with vinyl but as cost is always a prime consideration I just wasn't sure how the various options compared and was looking to save some time. I was also concerned that I would miss an option that has developed or where prices have fallen since we did our previous deck. I appreciate the time you took to contribute.
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Well First off I can tell you cost is always a consideration but cost is more then just the initial cost of the materials. There is the labor to install it as well as the cost of finishing preserving and maintaining the rail (and Deck) once it is installed.
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As for the cheapest rail as far as materials goes not counting finishing and maintaining it or the labor to install it is a simple pressure treated pine rail but if you consider the cost of hiring someone to put this together then apply a wood preservative or paint if you want that look and then the cost to refinish it over the years. And even the best maintained wood rail will need sections replaced over time especial if you went with cheap PT pine. (a high quality ipe or teak rail is another story but they cost even more then composite rail systems)
When you consider all these costs a composite or vinyl railing systems that goes together in less time then cutting and assembling a wood rail system and never needs finishing or wood preservatives starts to look like the cheaper way to go even though the initial cost can seem much higher.
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Though not specifically integrated into the 2009 IRC, I expect to see something pop up in the 2010 IRC Supplement. From what I understand most railing systems won't support the code required loads even many have ICC-ES reports for railing suitability.
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HPD offers our customers some exceptional values on "Clearance" Items. All curtains, drapes, hardware & accessories that are offered are considered "Final Sales". They are non-returnable & non-refundable items. All items are limited to in stock quantities.
Dupioni Silk has been around for centuries. The beautiful luster and sheen of this textured silk is timeless & works in any décor.
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Distinctly exclusively, yarn dyed faux silk horizontal stripes in neutral color palettes give a touch of sumptuous luxury. Combine a classically colored two tone stripe.
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Inspired by the ancient weaving techniques, this gorgeous collection of luxury yard dyed faux silks curtains are offered in neutral and iridescence palette.
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The curtains have high performance polyester velvet face fabric and are lined with exceptionally soft blackout lining. The collection is offered in Grommet headers at most attractive price.
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A simple yet refined finish that brings out the beautiful luster and fall. Our soft, solid blackout curtains are offered in colors for every shade. All incorporating the light blocking features at the most affordable prices.
A simple yet refined finish that brings out the beautiful luster and fall. Our soft, solid "Grommet" header blackout curtains are offered in colors for every shade. All incorporating the light blocking features at the most affordable prices.
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Practicality and style come together in this modern collection of faux silk taffeta fabric in a sophisticated palette. Panels are blackout lined with thermal and light blocking qualities.
Vintage textured dupioni faux silk blackout is a collection of stylish blackout fabrics in a sophisticated color palette. These blackouts block out daylight completely.
Faux Silk Stripe Blackout Curtains. A Versatile Weaves Colored With A Modely Of Grey & Warm Neutral Tones. Curtains Are Lined With Exclusive Signature Blackout Soft Liniing.
Our double wide velvet blackout curtains offer wide widths for practical purposes. The curtains have high performance polyester velvet face fabric lined with exceptionally soft blackout lining offering complete blackout.
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An eclectic mix of decorative patterns from across the globe inspired this imaginative collection of stylized florals , Ikats, and geometric prints. Our Signature Twill collection features an abundance of colorful blooms printed on heavy 100% cotton twill for perfect drape.
From the simplicity of modern geometric prints to the complexity of intricate floral designs and the timeless beauty of nature this is an exciting and innovative printed collection of versatile designs and color combinations. Choose from a wide range of patterns to suit any decorative style. These drapes and curtains are tailored from the finest 100% Cotton. Great attention is given to each step of the production process. They are finished with a weighted hem and lined.
A refined ensemble of sophisticated embroideries on soft faux linen that capture the essence of the crewels through the intricacy of their patterns. This collection of crewel embroideries on fuax linen presents hazy translucent curtains and panels. The collection is presented in light natural tones and bold contrast. These embroidered sprig on soft flowy faux linen.
Our Veranda Linen Blend Curtains are beautifully detailed. Coming in a variety of herringbone weaves and relaxed woven stripes with a vintage feel that drapes beautifully.
Rich in texture these Veranda Faux Linen Blend Curtains are gracefully crafted. Woven from the world's finest Linen and blended with sturdy polyester for the perfect weave and fall. Offered in grommet header for a practical and modern look.
A re-launch of two subtly textured heavy linen blend weaves with a gentle glazed in compelling new shades.Glamour of Linen is s captured in this concise collection featuring a stunning linen blend with a luxurious body, supple handle, and a handsome linen weave. Rich in texture these Faux Linen Solid Curtains are gracefully crafted. Woven from sturdy polyester & linen for the perfect weave and fall.
Glamour of Linen is s captured in this concise collection featuring a stunning linen blend with a luxurious body, supple handle, and a handsome linen weave. Rich in texture these Grommet Faux Linen Solid Curtains are gracefully crafted. Woven from sturdy polyester & linen for the perfect weave and fall.
A simple, pure linen curtains are plain with a soft natural texture weaved from finest French linen yarns. Our French linen curtains are available in neutral and modern shades.
These subtle designs re-define antique embroideries for modern living. Our Embroidered Cotton Crewel Curtains represents relaxed character but with a couture finish to give a exceptionally decorative feel.
Our hand woven cotton stripe curtains are a collection of simple, versatile stripes, incorporating a fresh mix of broad, narrow and multi striped designs. All in contemporary color combinations woven in a natural cotton and cotton mix yarns.
A 100% cotton twill plain, with a soft, brushed finish, in a rangeof colors from contemporary brights to classic neutrals. This versatile fabric has a soft, drapable handle and excellent weight durability.
A distinctively sophisticated collection of embroideries, damask and burnout on voile and organza fabrics. Our Pattern & Embroidered sheers offer a large selection of both traditional and modern designs.
Hazy, translucent faux Linen sheers presented in a concise palette of subtle naturals, and earthy naturals
Our stripe sheers are softly translucent in texture. The collection is presented in light natural tones and stylish accent colors.
Our Linen Sheers are hazy, translucent sheer and are presented in a concise palette of subtle neutrals.
A sophisticated muted palette is given to this selection of faux linen sheers. Shades of whites and creams & soft greys. The supple natural quality of faux linen combined with a soft infusion of light evokes a sense of simple luxury.
Simple and elegant voile and organza sheers for all homes- sold by the pair!
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Half Price Drapes takes pride in producing the most beautiful roman shades. For over 10 years,we have enabled our customers to realize their creative vision .
Count on us with confidence for impeccably styled and fabricated Roman Shades.
HPD Cordless Cellular Shades feature a unique honeycomb construction. Shades are available in a wide assortment of beautiful colors in various transparencies. Made to your specific window size our cordless shades offer affordable window covering options.
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Our Vintage Textured Faux Silk curtains & drapes have a slight sheen that mimics the finest texture of silk dupioni. These curtains bring the look of luxury without the cost or high-maintenance care. Built-in are two header designs within a single panel. The attached back tabs for a formal pleated look and a traditional pole pocket.
As a general rule, for proper fullness panels should measure 2-3 times the width of your window/opening.
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We used these drapes in our store, and they are absolutely stunning. They are very well-made and look much more expensive than they are. I would recommend these to anybody!
thesleepshop from Hudson, NC 05/29/2014
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The rug has great style not as thick a wool rug as I have bought before from the O but it is ok. Looks good in room. The gray color is very light more of a silver was hoping for a charcoal. I am keeping it though. I will honestly say it is a bit expensive for the weight and size. I have done much better at the O.
sgervat from Op Kansas 05/29/2014
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These panels are great quality and an even better price. They really dress the room up. I had noticed the color listed as a green grey or blue grey in other reviews. I find them to be true to the picture. A true silver grey with maybe a slight blue grey tint. We puddled ours a few inches for a more dramatic effect which is often done with silk drapes.
arobinson22547 from Northern VA 05/29/2014
Great looking curtains. They look good and hang well as they are lined and have weights in the bottom. I ordered the off-white but have since ordered some more in the grey for the guest room.
andreadusa from Houston, TX 05/29/2014
Really lovely shade that works as a great neutral -- very easy to hang.
ncobx from NC 05/29/2014
We bought 4 panels of the 120" length. In natural light, they are a true cream/off-white color. Under artificial lighting (regular indoor bulbs), they tend to have a slight peachy undertone. That would be my only complaint really. They ironed out very nicely and I like how they are double-lined. Since they're a light color, they do not block out light. They are not blackout panels!
houstond from Houston, TX 05/29/2014
I purchased these drapes for our semi-formal living / family room. They are very heavy and will look great on a wooden rod. They are lined and have a slight sheen to them. Excellent value for the price considering how expensive long lined drapes are elsewhere.
newhomeshops from Kentucky 05/29/2014
Nice heavy, well made panels. Using them over custom blackout roman shades in my master & looks gorgeous. Ordering another pair for my office.
jeannedb from Lafayette, La 05/29/2014
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I'm very happy with my purchase. I bought 6 panels in off-white. The color is is perfect, just a little creamy without being too yellow or too beige. I also love that they have the classic rod pocket for hanging. I was intentionally avoiding grommet tops or tab tops as my taste is more sophisticated than trendy. You have to look very closely and touch them to realize they're not real silk. While these are not meant to be black-out curtains, the lining does add an extra layer that mutes sunlight to a soft glow. The weights at the bottom of the curtains also help the drapes hang well and add to the overall feeling of quality. The one piece of advice that I would give is to make sure to use a sturdy curtain rod. These curtains are heavier than I expected. I have 4 panels hanging across sliding glass doors in my living room and the rod is sagging a bit in the middle so I'll have to replace it with one that's more substantial.
hppyshpper from San Jose, CA 05/29/2014
These panels were very well made. I was unsure if they would look like cheap faux silk, but they really look good. My problem is with the color. I should have read all the reviews because several pages down someone said they have a pinkish peachy tone and they were right! If you don't get bright light and are not particular about matching something they would be fine. I have a lot of off white and the cast really bothered me. Unfortunately they have to go back.
robatlaguna from orange county 05/29/2014
We bought these drapes for our den and they look wonderful. They were easy to iron and when they were hung the draped beautifully. The den if painted a silvery grey and they look great. They added a cozy warmth to the room.
floridagrandma99 from Summerfield, Fl 05/29/2014
great drapery, the color has slight peachy pink undertone. not bad, they are beautiful, great quality.
delightdivinedecor from dallas texas 05/29/2014
I loved the curtains but wish they came in 84" long. Color was great and quality was good.
pfucci from NY 05/29/2014
I bought these for our bedroom and they look beautiful. I am so happy with this purchase.
robinlr from Fresno, CA 05/29/2014
These window panels are beautiful. I purchased panels longer than the window so that the extra fabric pools on the floor and the effect is wonderful. The color matches what is online and the quality is excellent for the price.
erind41 from Danbury, CT 05/29/2014
These panels are exactly what I wanted to hang in my formal dining room. They are elegant and luxurious. Very pleased with how they drape and how they add so much class to the room. Highly recommend.
capmap from Maryland 05/29/2014
I have been searching for curtains for months for my bedroom and these are perfect. Some sheen but not too much. The curtains are heavy with weights in the bottom and sufficient lining. These look just like curtains a friend of mine bought from PB. I used cafe clips on mine and love the look. Very happy!
domesticcurator from Toronto ON 05/29/2014
Nice drapes - I haven't hung them yet but they look nice in the package.
mdublin from Ohio 05/29/2014
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The panels have a great texture and luxury about them. The interlining and lining do not make them stiff -- they hanged nicely. I am returning because the silvery grey color had a green undertone to it which was very noticeable especially when the sun showed thru. Clashed with grey walls.
jennydecorates from Santa Clara, CA 05/29/2014
I am an interior designer, and these curtains look like a million bucks! The silk is great, the liner is perfect. The color is creamy white rich tint. We love them, clients love them in their master!
kimkosek from Mississippi 05/29/2014
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These panels are beautiful. This is my very first time purchasing ready made curtains. I have always bought fabric and lining and made my own. these are a very affordable option for the silk look without breaking the budget. I purchased 4-108" panels in the ivory and hung them at the base of the crown molding so they are floor to ceiling in length. Long elegant and hang perfectly. The lining is white and they are weighted.The have the look and feel of real duponi silk.
love2sing126 from Southwest Florida 05/29/2014
I purchased the 108" length, and they are beautiful! I can't tell the difference between these and real silk. They have a lovely texture and hand, are lined, interlined and weighted and they hang beautifully. They are actually longer than I needed. I got a reasonable quote from HPD to make them to order, but I wanted to be able to return them so I purchased the ready made set and simply turned the excess under for a puddling effect. The back tab is a nice option: thread the tabs through a 1" or 2" pole and you have instant pleats. Since my rod is too thick, mine are currently on clips attached to rings. A thinner rod than mine would also fit through the rod pocket for a gathered look, or they could be hung with drapery hooks. I'm very pleased with my elegant new drapes!
I would like to comment on customer service as well. I originally purchased the silk drape in Maplewood which proved to be more gold-tinted than I wanted. When I called for return authorization, the very nice service rep asked me some questions about what I was looking for and then offered to send me some samples. I liked several of the choices and finally settled on this one. My request for a custom-made quote was also answered within a couple days. Customer service can make or break a business, and I was very favorably impressed with HPD!
Adele 05/24/2013
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Beautifully made and expensive looking. Very happy with my purchase of the faux silk dupioni in off white! Would def recommend to a friend.
Alicia 08/11/2012
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Beautiful and very well made.
These are really nice for the price. The faux silk dupioni is beautiful with horizontal fabric texture you can see especially when there is light behind the drape. There is a felt interlining in between the faux silk and the backing, which is a wonderfully soft white cotton. They have a nice silk sheen without being too shiny. These drapes have weights in the bottom corners to help them hang evenly. I ironed them by hand directly on the front surface, and they pressed out great. I started out with a low setting (no steam) but eventually raised the iron temp to the wool setting, and they were just fine. These have a pole pocket as well as 7 fabric tabs sewn onto the header. If you use the tabs, the rod will be hidden behind the header, and I would recommend a thin rod so they will glide more smoothly. I used drapery pins and rings to hang mine for a more elegant look and for ease of opening. The fabric was so strong that I just pinned directly through the back layer of the header. I can't stop looking at them. Very happy with this purchase!
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Takes 30 days to make something a habit or so I have heard. Well I will take that challenge here at Spark People.
Getting close to completing this challenge! I haven't done a daily blog in awhile. Everything is still going well and feeling great. I don't think I mentioned that my headaches had went away. I bought the book clean for that very reason to find out if eating clean was the cause. I pretty much was sure it was and yes I was right. They lasted for as long as they said. I was a bad girl today.
I bought a Hershey Almond Chocolate bar. For 24 days I have been completely strict. Once a month a little treat
should be ok. I put it on the food tracker.
Nutrition- Has been great. I have been having a green drink every morning. I would like to have one for a second meal but will work that in slowly. I have mainly a salad every lunch. I still get many great recipes off the sparkrecipe. I will be running to the store to buy Gwyneth Paltrow Cookbook. I saw her on Dr. Oz today and she has moved to a Clean diet plus she has kid friendly recipes. I tried one of her recipe's today and it was great.
Fitness- right on track. Still doing the Zumba. I kind of tried the swim exercise class when I was at the pool yesterday. I lasted 10 mins. lol. Ok I had did my Zumba plus had been swimming for an hour prior so my hamstrings were burning. I will try it again because those 10 mins were pretty fun.
Sleep- It just has been getting better. I usually am not a morning person. I am real bad grump but lately I am up feeling great making the family their healthy lunches and making my daily green smoothie.
My next challenge will be adding at least 10 mins of meditation. :D
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Sounds like you're doing a good job.
I think a chocolate bar once a month is not a big deal. =)
Ah, I want to start meditating, too. I've read that cortisol, caused by stress, makes it where your body holds on to fat! That's the opposite of what I want! So to de-stress, I think meditation would help. Good plan!
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She is the author of Twitter for Good: Change the World, One Tweet at a Time (August, 2011).
She is a frequent international speaker and is known for developing the TWEET model — a framework to help organizations and individuals best excel on Twitter.
Claire holds an MBA from Oxford University, where she was a Skoll Foundation Scholar for Social Entrepreneurship. She also holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Anthropology from Stanford University.


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To get the full benefit of social business, you must inject it into your key business processes for stronger customer engagement and workforce collaboration. But many enterprises are afraid to fully embrace social business, with 30 percent of them citing security concerns and perceived risk as major adoption barriers, according to ... [ + Read more ]
Can a Car Drive in the Cloud - This One Can: A Rolling System of Engagement
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Jim Claussen, Industry Category Market Management, Social Business at IBM Land Rover, Intel and IBM have partnered to create the Connected Car, an instrumented, intelligent car connected to the cloud and accessible from mobile devices. The car is a rolling example of a System of Engagement, an important area of focus ... [ + Read more ]
Coming Soon!! IBM Connections Mobile Applications
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Third Party Presidential Debate
If we eliminate the biggest of the two parties I'm with Johnson on this one. Before 9/11/2001 I always voted Libertarian and would again if the opportunity arose to choose between two candidates where I don't feel strongly about each. In my local elections there is quite often only Republican and Libertarian as the two choices and in that case I vote Libertarian still to keep the R's on their toes. I still classify myself as libertarian, but no longer upper case "L" Libertarian when people ask.
I tend to find my interactions with government agencies and such to be the most efficient at the local municipal level and worse and worse as it goes up the food chain to federal. As such I prefer a smaller central government and greater authority given to local and state governments. That as well as a greater emphasis on personal freedoms such as drug prohibition, gay marriage, federalism, etc leans me towards the libertarian party. There are a few varieties but I'll go with Milton Friedman on this one for my ideals "A libertarian wants the smallest, least intrusive government consistent with the maximum freedom for each individual to follow his own ways, his own values, as long as he doesn't interfere with anybody else who's doing the same."
If we take the R/D choices off the ticket what do people support? Why?
The aptly named Justice Party.
What the Democrats should be. I love how a party like this, that would be mainstream and dominant in virtually the rest of the first world, happens to be a fringe player in the States; very telling.
My father is voting Third Party this year. He hopes that Libertarians get the 8% they need for funding. He's getting rather tired of the Democrats and Republicans. I think I am too.
I've actually decided to vote libertarian as well for the same reason. I'm in NY, it's going to Obama no matter what.
I'm possibly voting green party this year. Any quiz I take puts me in line with them, though the Dems are a close second.
EDIT: Here is a quiz I've seen plenty of people taking. It says it doesn't represent any party, but I would love to hear any bias anyone has found in it. Make sure to look into the 'other options' list at times to find a more specific version of your stance on an issue.
It's biased of course, everything is colored by the author to some degree. The extent of the bias is impossible to know without knowing how they weight answers. Ultimately it gave me a pretty good return on my answer but I really had to dig to get the right custom answer.
These are my results. I'm not entirely surprised, to be honest. I knew I was kinda a libertarian/republican mix ever since I really looked at what the different political parties were.
These are mine. Pity I couldn't weight the space exploration one more, nor did they put much of the Republican stuff I object to (such as the abortion bullpucky).
I took it out of sheer curiosity given that I certainly can't vote in the election (what with neither living in nor being a citizen of the US), and was rather disappointed at the absence of certain issues, such as the PAC/SPAC nonsense, and other similar reforms that I would consider crucial to the ongoing health of US democratic activity. (in case it matters, on the questions that were asked, my results were Stein:87, Obama:82, Anderson:73, Romney:11)
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Narberth has weekend Sidewalk Sales in the Spring and Fall each year. Depending on the timing, these are often paired with other weekend events like First Friday celebrations and Music & Arts Festivals to make a weekend-long event. The 2016 Spring Sidewalk Festival includes a Sidewalk Sale from Thursday May 12 to Saturday May 14, and the May 15 Spring Music & Arts Festival.
All Day: Sidewalk Sale
5pm-7pm: Grillin' & Chillin' - after work weekend kickoff party with street food and music
All Day: Sidewalk Sale
5pm-9pm: First Friday - open houses, live music, dinner & drink specials, and these activities:
The Handwork Studio - 8th Annual Student Art Exhibit, with dessert and crafts for kids
Sweet Mabel - art opening, open house, refreshments, live music, Narberth Food Bank collection
Danny's Guitar Shop - Live music "on the porch" after 5pm (depending on t weather)
Character Development - 20% off all books 6pm-8pm Friday; Sales all weekend long!
Aloha Style - Open House & Lei-making - stop in our studio (105 Forrest) to make yourself a Lei!
Greeks Next Door - free beer and cider tasting from 5-7
Nannygoat Antiques - live music, refreshments & 1st dibs on Friday night (5 - 9 pm)
Great American Pub - Dinner and drink specials; DJ starting at 10pm
Lapp's Narberth Farmers Market - Open until 8pm; free samples; outdoor dining
All Night: NarbART Month Kickoff
Look for bird-themed original art in window displays as you stroll throughout the downtown.
All Day: Sidewalk Sale - with a DJ down at Station Circle
11am-12pm: Dancexpress Performance
10pm: Live Music - Danny "Guitar" Gold and Broken Arrow (Neil Young cover band) at McShea's
10pm: Karaoke - at the Great American Pub
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Baby poop at 5 months?
My baby boy is 5 months 3 weeks and still pretty much on milk, i've noticed of late that his poop is more solid and looks like sticky paste. Sorry if it sounds gross but what should baby poop be like at his age or is this normal?
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It's normal as long as it doesn't change to small hard pellets, which could mean he is constipated. As you introduce solids his poop will change. My son is 6 months 1 week and started strained veggies and fruits just before 5 months. By 5 1/2 months his poop changed to more of a thick paste. If you are still worried, just ask the doctor about it at his 6 month checkup. And besides! Consistently thicker poo means less blowouts!posted 05/06/2011 by Liza_22
he's fine it will change with age and dietposted 05/04/2011 by a BabyCenter Member
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Friday May 09 2008
Seniors First ready to serve the community
By: Candace Roeder, Guest Columnist
At Seniors First, our mission is "Keeping seniors independent by providing services that improve or sustain the independence and well being of older adults." With the growth of the senior population in Placer County, we have a challenge to provide critical services to the seniors needing our supportive services. According to census figures, in 1990 the number of 60+ seniors in Placer County was 28,000. In 2000 the number grew to 42,000. Census indicators show that in 2010 that number will rise to an estimated 82,000. We have to prepare now to support the continual increase of Placer County seniors and provide those services that maintain their health and independence. Many seniors are referred to us by heath care professionals, concerned family or friends or the senior themselves concerned about their nutrition. Nutrition is an ongoing issue for seniors, as many cannot cook a nutritious, well-balanced meal for themselves. Our meals provide one third of the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of nutrients needed for good health. We currently provide a hot noon meal to 225 homebound seniors and 200 seniors eat at one of our eight senior cafes Monday through Friday. All meals are delivered by volunteers. Transportation is the number one problem facing seniors in Placer County, according to the Area 4 Agency on Aging survey published in December 2004. Our Volunteer Rides Program (approximately 90 drivers) drove over 75,919 miles last year, for a total of 7,552 one-way trips for seniors to medical appointments, grocery shopping and other appointments. Our Home Safety Repair program provides bathroom grab bars for bath and toilet, changing light bulbs, replacing fixtures, plumbing, light electrical, stair support, windows and many other needed health and safety home repairs. Our Home and Safety Repair program last year served 600 seniors with 1,900 repairs. With our Friendly Visitor program we recruited and trained 70 volunteers who visit 80 isolated, homebound seniors weekly. In July 2007, Senior Independent Services merged with Seniors First. Seniors First opened its doors in 1997 and quickly became a placement agency, helping seniors to locate appropriate out-of-home living options. In 1999 Seniors First applied for and became a California nonprofit corporation. In 2000 Seniors First submitted a grant application to Area 4 Agency on Aging to administer Placer County's Senior Information & Assistance program known as SeniorLink. Seniors First/SeniorLink has been Placer County's Senior Information & Assistance provider ever since. SeniorLink currently assists approximately 14,000 Placer County seniors to locate, understand and access programs and services available to them in order to maintain their independence and maximize their finances. Finally, Seniors First's Housing Options counsels about 425 families each year as to the different levels of care available to them in a variety of out-of-home living options At the heart of all we do is our volunteers. We are fortunate to have about 450 volunteers, without whom we could not accomplish what we do. Seniors First now has a paid staff of 46 that both serves and advocates for the growing population of Placer County seniors. Candace Roeder is executive director of Seniors First. Call (530) 889-9500 for more information about services.


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Helps for Skat Pupils
by Florence Linder McColl
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Simple rules or laws Cutting Ace is high in cutting, but low deals. Cards must be cut by the player to the right of the dealer. Cut always toward the dealer. Shuffling- Before each deal the cards should be shuffled at least three times without exposing a card. Deal It is customary for the player at the left of the scorekeeper to take the first deal and the deal passes in order to the left.32 cards only are used; all below the 7 being deleted, and they are dealt as follows:3 to each player 2 on the table, face down (the Skat); then 4, then 3. Each deal represents a game, but there must be as many deals as there are players to complete a round. If a card is faced there must be a new deal. When there are four players the dealer takes no cards. Dealer is fined 10 points for misdeal, but does not lose his deal. No trick but the one last turned and quitted can be seen, and that only before a card for the next trick is led. A player who examines any but the last trick taken, or counts the points therein, loses the game announced. Revoke loses game. Leading or playing out of turn loses game. Tricks must be kept separated.
Book Details
APA: McColl, Florence Linder. (2013). Helps for Skat Pupils. London: Forgotten Books. (Original work published 1908)
MLA: McColl, Florence Linder. Helps for Skat Pupils. 1908. Reprint. London: Forgotten Books, 2013. Print.


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Home » Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs » Bureau of Public Affairs » Bureau of Public Affairs: Office of Press Relations » Press Releases » Press Releases: 2014 » Press Releases: April 2014 » Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall to Travel to Turkey
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall will travel to Turkey from April 6 to April 10, 2014.
While in Turkey, Under Secretary Sewall will discuss bilateral and regional issues, including the response to the crisis in Syria, freedom of expression, justice sector issues, and counterterrorism cooperation with government officials, civil society leaders, and UN organizations.
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