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Microsoft's appearance at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week has been widely panned as a flop--devoid of any big, exciting, non-Kinect-related news. But on Friday, the tech giants unfurled perhaps their best hope of changing the stale narrative with this fancy new mouse. The only problem: Like a lot of Microsoft's new gadgets, it comes more than a year after Apple debuted practically the same thing.
Here's a demo.
The mouse is slated to hit shelves this spring or summer. But at $79.95 and offering seemingly nothing that Apple's Magic Mouse doesn't already offer at $69, it's unclear how the company hopes to make its mark with the new pointer.
Here's Apple's demo from their product debut in October 2009. You tell me if it's worth the extra $10.


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I've seen Chris Rock perform twice in the past four days. He made a stop at DC's Constitution Hall as part of his current No Apologies tour, and I eagerly signed up for the fun. On Friday night, our seats were fifth row, center. FIFTH ROW, CENTER!!! Chris made eye contact with me several times. It was un. be. lievable. His set included treatments of inter-racial dating; the PC outcry surrounding Imus and Isaiah Washington's gaffes; and, of course, McCain, Clinton and Obama as presidential hopefuls. He also managed to slip in a few amusing jabs about Bush, OJ, Anna Nicole, and Flava Flav. I could not stop laughing for the entire 110 minutes he was on stage. I had to massage my face afterward, it hurt so much. I'm still laughing. Laughter may be the best medicine, but I never thought I'd need additional medicine to recuperate.
Then last night, my friend called me with an extra ticket, and I selfishly accepted the invitation to see him again. This time the seats weren't quite as glamorous, and the jokes weren't as funny 'cause I knew what was coming, but I did learn something about the mechanics of stand-up comedy. Although the core of his routine was largely the same, there were some noticeable differences between his last and first night performances. The second time around, he was much more laid back, a little loopy even, and he riffed and took risks more freely. At one point, he seemed to forget where he was going with a joke. I almost yelled the punchline from the audience to help him out. One more Long Island, and I would've. I realized that in situations like that, a comedian needs to be able to think on his feet in order to come up with creative, seemingly spontaneous ways to get back to the scripted routine. And think on his feet he did — he even discovered a few new gems in the process. I also noticed that some of his jokes were predicated on a particular response from the audience — a nuanced reaction or a hesitant pause — and if we didn't give it to him at first, he'd wait for it or skillfully drag it out of us before he continued. Final consensus? His routine's not HBO-ready yet, but it's close.
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I had a bad experience at a Tracy Morgan show. For years I had watched him on SNL doing funny skids but when I went to his live show, he did NOTHING but talk about his private parts and excuse me for saying this, anal sex. Most people got annoyed and a good 30% of the audience left the comedy club. After spending over $45/ticket and a mandatory two drinks purchase and a horrible Tracy Morgan comedy show, I decided I would never go to a live comedy show again!


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I just got my betta yesterday and i havent seen it eat yet or his food disapeare...is that normal??
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It could be that he is still settling in. What size of a tank do you have him in, and do you have a heater in it?
Be careful to remove any uneaten food as it will pollute the water rather quickly.
and its has a light thingie with it...
What is the water temperature?
I haven't kept bettas before, but I'll give you the advice that I can:
1. Get a thermometer and check the exact water temperature, it may be that the water isn't warm enough for him and you will need to get a heater.
2. Do a lot of research - there are a lot of betta threads here.
3. Get a test kit to test your water parameters
4. Regular water changes, adding dechlorinator and adding water at the correct temperature.
If he still doesn't eat, perhaps try feeding something different. What are you feeding at the moment? Flakes?
well im not sure...i let the water sit there for awhile and let the light heat up the water...it dosent feel cold...it jus felt like the water in his little cup...
I dont know im just worried that im doin something wrong... :?
You could try different food - but I would leave it a day or so in case he's just stressed.
Also, don't keep the lights on all the time - some people find their bettas are more relaxed with the lights off. Perhaps try switching them off for a while and see if he relaxes a little.
its betta food...floating mini pellets...i dont know he might not like them...i might go out tomorrow n try something different...
and i saw in the store they sell food for betta that r stressed or lifeless...you think i should try that...?
I mean i look at him right kno n he jus sittin there, he could be tried from playin around with his reflection...
and do they get loney???
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I'll try that....thanks for your help... :)
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It might also be an idea to provide a hiding place to make him feel more secure. A couple of fake plants would do. Good luck with him, and don't hesitate to ask questions, that's what we're here for!
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Q1 2010 Earnings Call
May 6, 2010 11:00 am ET
Julie L. LaFollette – Director of Investor Relations
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Julie L. LaFollette
Welcome to American Equity Investment Life Holding Company's conference call to discuss first quarter 2010 earnings. Our earnings release and financial supplement can be found on our website at www.American-Equity.com. Presenting on today's call are Wendy Waugaman, President and Chief Executive Officer; John Matovina, Chief Financial Officer & Vice Chairman; and Ron Grensteiner, President of the Life Company.
Some of the comments made during this call may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially are discussed in detail in our most recent filings with the SEC.
An audio replay will be available on our website shortly after today's call. It is now my pleasure to introduce Wendy Waugaman.
Wendy C. Waugaman
Welcome to the call for the first quarter of 2010. As we announced last night we've had a very solid start to the year with first quarter operating earnings of $25.8 million or $0.43 per diluted share. That's a 10% increase year-over-year so once again we're heading on a path of growth in earnings for 2010. We also had improving sales at nearly $850 million, that's up 30% year-over-year. That's the best first quarter we've ever had since January and February tend to be lower production months so we're very pleased to see the growth trends in sales of 2009 continuing now in to 2010.
Our operating earnings translate in to a return of operating earnings on average equity of 14%. That remains high relative to our peer group and relative to the life industry and so we're pleased to see those results continuing. As we talk about some of the detail of the results, there are several big themes for the quarter I think to keep in mind. One is certainly the continuing strong sales. We had a record year in 2009, 60% increase a lot of factors driving that and now the momentum continues on in to 2010 and I think is a very good prospect for our future growth.
Ron will be discuss the drivers of that as well as what we're seeing from our competitors. Another one of the big impacts of this quarter was the continuing low cost of money that has driven higher spread results. That's a reflection of the fact that option costs remain very, very low and now in a somewhat lower volatility environment than we saw in 2008 and 2009. Certainly option costs are as low as we've ever seen them.
In addition to that, we had positive net hedging results which John will discuss, all of which resulted in I think an all time low in our cost of money. One of the over arching themes for the quarter is the effect of the low interest rate environment we're operating in. Certainly that's good for sales since rates on competing products such as certificates of deposits are very low and make our products more competitive and more attractive in comparison.
On the other side though, it makes it a much more challenging investment environment with yields coming down and calls particularly of agency securities accelerating. We have not and will not depart from our discipline of focusing on credit quality and so as we put money to work in this low rate environment, we're very conscious of maintaining our standards of credit quality as we look for the most competitive rates available in this environment.
It's also worth remember that the great majority of our liabilities are annually adjustable. We can reprice our cost of money to adjust for differing yield environments to be able to yield to our spread targets. We can and do adjust rates as necessary when yields in the economy come down or go up and rate adjustments are something that we are actively considering on an ongoing basis and John will discuss that as well.
Probably the best news of the quarter was our RBC ratio which is estimated at 359% for the quarter compared to 337% at yearend. That reflects a very good quarter of statutory earnings at $65 million. It also reflects a charge that we had at year end that made the ratio somewhat lower than it would have otherwise been for securities not settled at the end of the quarter. All-in-all though, a very good RBC result and that factors in to our thinking about capital adequacy in a very major way.
Our conclusions about our capital at present would be number one, that the growth in our invested assets which is 26% year-over-year now generates enough statutory earnings to sustain a significantly higher level of new sales than ever before in the past. We're comfortable that we can write at $3 billion a year and above for at least the next couple of years without the need for additional outside capital. We do have opportunities to continue to grow sales to new highs particularly as a result with our relationships with the growing number of very significant producers.
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From EatingWell: EatingWell Serves Two
Herb-rolled chicken breasts poached in a flavorful broth make an elegant presentation when sliced and served with lime wedges. Expand on the Caribbean theme by serving this dish with rice and Sauteed Plantains.
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Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |View Our Nutrition Guidelines »
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat (8 ounces)
- 2 cups water
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- Combine shallot, 1 teaspoon cilantro, 1 teaspoon tarragon, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Divide the mixture evenly and spread along one short end of each breast; roll the chicken up. Secure each roll with kitchen twine by tying one piece horizontally and one piece vertically.
- Combine the remaining 2 teaspoons cilantro, the remaining 2 teaspoons tarragon, the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper, water, lime juice, sherry and crushed red pepper in a medium saucepan. Add the chicken rolls and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and transfer to a cutting board. Let rest 5 minutes. Remove the kitchen string and thinly slice the chicken. Serve with lime wedges.
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In our news wrap Thursday, newly elected Attorney General Mark Herring announced that Virginia will no longer defend its ban on same-sex marriage, believing the law is unconstitutional. Also, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani promised more moderate policies for his country at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Continue reading
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I know its been a while since I have been on. I have had some issues and I figure that this would actually be a fantastic time to blog. Nothing is more artificial that blogs that are always gung ho because we as humans are not always like that. Some of the most encouraging blogs that I have ever written were actually written to myself. They were written during a dark time or just after coming out of one and I am putting into writing the musings of my heart while in the fire and lessons learned.
My motivation really hit the skids over the last few weeks. Its like someone flipped a switch and I just shut down. Couple that with the personal sense of isolation and living in darkness for 7 days during my night shifts and all those issues became a potent mix that I couldn't just shake off. It is in those moments that there isn't a motivational quote or feel good mantra that can lift you out of that hole. I sometimes snicker at motivational posters at a workplace. I saw a quote that fits that perfectly.. yes, and sarcastically as well... "If all it takes is a quote and a pretty picture to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job... the kind robots will be doing very soon..."
At a time when I need the emotional gas the most, all I got was sputtering. Everything is coming together in a very big way and I have to be at the top of my game, not just barely getting by.
I laid in bed last night and felt the most real, chilling sense of utter futility I have ever felt. What am I trying to prove? What do you think YOU are doing? YOU are a fraud. YOU are living a pipe dream and reality will dump ice water all over your little one man parade. WHY do you even bother?
Many of those voices were correct so how could I argue with them? Some people whine about a "plateau" when they do not lose anything for a few weeks and get all discouraged. I have been on a plateau for well over a year. Some of that is probably because I have learned what I can get away with and not gain. Some of it is because it is actually very difficult to lose weight AND maintain the energy necessary to perform a long distances.... at least it is for me... now maybe some of the rockstars reading this don't have any issues but I can't seem to beat that.
I think it has finally caught up with me.
-"To be truly prepared for something, one must actually
expect it. One cannot be prepared for something while
secretly believing it will not happen" - Nelson Mandela, Long Walk To Freedom.
I think I have been stuck for so long that I have secretly believed that I cannot lose the remaining weight and that has further entrenched me in this unbearable condition. I also think that because I will be teaching a class about this very thing, I have been struggling with my own personal credibility.
It is easy to have faith for someone else but have none for yourself.
I need to believe that even now, I CAN do this.
I have come to a place that it is EASIER to train and finish something big like a marathon or a 70.3 than it is to conquer myself and my own habits. In training for an event, there is an end, a finish line, and a reward. In changing yourself, it is a continual process that requires tireless focus and dedication. There is no finish line in this race, neither is there a discharge from this war.
I am reminded of a chant we sang as we ran in boot camp... one of the verses said " there's no use in looking down, ain't no discharge on the ground..."
I laid there and began to strip away everything and answer the basic question... WHY. Once the racing, certifications, medals, classes, training and feeding the midlife crisis fell away, one answer remained.
I want to live.
I have lived more in the last 5 years than I have in the past 39 (i'm 44 btw..)
Life is found, not in how well things fall together but in how well you hold together when things fall apart. How you come through when you are tested and how you soldier on when you challenge yourself. I have done just that. Every medal is testament to the fact that I accepted a challenge and finished what I started no matter the cost. Through that process I have learned more about myself, both my strengths and weaknesses, that I knew even existed.
A life unchallenged isn't worth it.
That sums up my life prior to me starting my journey but does not describe it now, not by a long shot.
I have come to the conclusion that I am tired and simply need to regroup. The feelings are gone and the storm is over. I am not gung ho, my get up and go has got up and went but I am committed. Commitment always rises above feelings because commitment is what you do in spite of how you feel. When you do what you know to do, the feelings eventually come around. If you abandon what is right because you lose heart, you lose something.
I'm not exactly jumping for joy but I am committed.
That counts for something doesn't it?
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Robert, you have to think of yourself like a car. You tune it up and check all the fluids and fill the tank up before a big trip. Once the trip is over, the car is dirty, needs a bath and sit in the garage for a few days... all the while you check the fluids, brush out the crumbs and fill the tank up. The car is always there for you when you take care of it. You just went on a HUGE journey. Before it you were careful to give your body proper fuel, new shiny duds and tools. After the journey you need time to sit in the garage so to speak to re-fuel your life. When we put our bodies under what you did, you have to rest and re-group. Your not super-human as much as you want to be. It's OK to not be super-charged, ready to go and conquer it today. One thing is certain, you will be there again. I remember back with your first marathon, you went through something similar. And look! You just finished a Triathlon! YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE! Oh my word! AMAZING is the only thing I can say to that. This too shall pass.... give your self time, you WILL do it again!
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Commitment better count for something! If not, I'm in a heap of trouble.
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Robert, you run because you can, you swim because you can, you cycle because you can and you will lose more weight because you can! You are an amazing, inspiring person and we are all waving a flag for you!
Let yourself recover from that endurance race - mentally as well as physically - and who knows what your new goals will look like!
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Commitment counts for a LOT !!! Beautiful, raw, open blog- thank you for sharing
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Great blog!!! Its good to know even those who have accomplished so much still struggle from time to time. You are a very inspiring person, hope you catch up to your get up (I'm sure you will) and get back into it. You have done an amazing job on your journey - keep it up!!! Ever need a little extra push let us know! I think there are a few of us willing to help ya out :)
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I felt like I was reading about my own life just now.
I had that same thing happen to me last month. I have been at this weight loss (trying to get the scale down) for years. But in that time I have become an athlete and also began my year(s) long plateau. I started to think that this was the end for me. I was never going to get down more in weight. My body was comfortable at where it was and that was where it was going to stay.
Until one day it finally clicked. You know what clicked.... I REALLY wanted it. You may think, wow... how could you not have wanted to lose weight all those years before. But I didn't because my actions proved that I was not committed. I was not focused with my food. I was focused with exercising but not with food.
So I made a promise to myself and rededicated to getting this weight off. Why... because I truly want it this time. I want to see a lower number on the scale. I want to fit into smaller size clothes. I want to be an even better athlete. I want this for me!
So far it has been working... I am staying in my calorie range and lost over 10 pounds in one month. You really have to want something with your whole heart in order for it to come true.
Great blog! I am glad you are finally at that place in your life as well. No one can change it for you... only you have the power!
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That is beautiful Robert! I was wondering where you went. I even thought about you while I was running last night and sent a little prayer out for you. You are an amazing man and we all go through the peaks and valleys on our journey. You are a testament to "living life" and making it happen. Keep pressing on!
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Oooooh my goodness... it certainly does counts! You Share, you Inspire and you are a Friend.
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I could identify with so much of what you said. I thought I would have hit my goal by now, but am maintaining between 10-15 lbs above, been doing it all year. I guess that in itself is a victory for me, because I have never been able to maintain a weight loss, but , I hear those same voices that you do, and my motivation waxes and wanes. Also, you must be feeling a letdown after your big event, too. But you'll re-group and get back to it.
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Thanks for sharing, Robert. I've been feeling the same way for a while now. I have some physical issues that are interfering with my exercise goals right now and I've been eating too much. It's easy to slide into depression and self-doubt. I really like what you said about "Commitment always rises above feelings because commitment is what you do in spite of how you feel." That's what will get us through. You will be a much better trainer because you understand these low points that we all go through. You rock!
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Counts for alot...
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After finishing a 70.3 you have the right to be tired. Regroup and find that desire you have down deep in your soul. I know you can do it.
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You can do it! Never doubt yourself.
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In my 4th year going to start number 5 soon and it goes through cycles of motivation and lack thereof. Good habits and "well I haven't had to loosen the belt yet" habits. We do need a phone call hit me up when you got a minute I do really want to chat with you about nutrition
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Very well written. You can do it. :)
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I'm not sure if you are a Christian or not but everything you are expressing is very Biblical.
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great blog!
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Hugs to you brother of the Spark.
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it sure does!
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Yes it does!
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It counts for everything! hang in there and keep moving!
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Great blog! Thanks for sharing your true feelings. Yes, it's easy to feel gung ho sometimes, but other times it's "why is everybody else succeeding and I'm just stuck"? Thanks for this blog.
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Let's see... you succeeded at something you had trained for, for many months... You then went on the night shift. Hmmmm... yes, double whammy... There is always a let down after the euporia, the "what next" stage. Especially when the achievement is mammoth! Which yours was! For heavens sake, you TAUGHT YOURSELF TO SWIM!!! Just a few months before the event!!! Yeah, I can see what a loser you are... NOT! And of course you are tired. Even the adrenalin rush makes you tired once it is over. And you have been running on fumes to get this done. So give yourself a break! and then get your butt back to it! (I need to read this part aloud to myself, too)
Will you EVER get enough seniority to avoid the night shirt???
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for sharing your story, but what makes it really great is that you were honest and it came from deep down inside of you! I find that my strength always seems to come in my darkest hour. This week and last week have been pretty difficult for me because I was let go from my job. It has been stressful, but I keep saying to myself, "I was able to conquer weight loss, I can conquer the job market!" So I just keep having faith that God will open another door, and I know he will! I think you will make a great teacher because you are so passionate and have a positive attitude!
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Robert, you always nail a theme on the head. I really liked your Nelson Mandela quote, but in all honesty I liked what you said more:
"Life is found, not in how well things fall together but in how well you hold together when things fall apart."
You've given me a lot to think about. As usual.
You'll get to where you need to be, Robert, because you never allow the stalls and sputters to completely stop you. You will not lose all that you have gained thus far, and it is simply stupendous what you have accomplished to date. You've achieved so much, and your holy grail is almost in your grasp.
We're rooting for you, Robert. And if we cannot be there in person, we will be there at your virtual finish line cheering you on.
All the best as you continue on your journey to better health [because in the end that's what it's all about, as you say, and it's very true],
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Keep moving forward. Keep pushing forward. Keep doing whatever you need to do to stay positive AND in good health.
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Thank you. I have been going through some things as well and you said it much better than I did...probably because you spoke from your heart and was honest...I still try to be that positive person for everyone. Thank you thank you. Have a great rest of your journey.
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Thanks for your honesty. I think working in the dark and not seeing the sun
would bum any of us out. I still get depressed sometimes living in Seattle's winters. It's harder to do what we need to do when we don't feel motivated. Fortunately, exercise helps. Blog lots, blow off steam and just keep those Spark streaks going, especially the exercise ones.
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what a wonderful read - your perspective and honesty. Sometimes life throws us lemons and we just don't know how to make lemonade. We wallow in that period of confusion and questioning with no real answers. Then like you we get a "spark" showing us that we are still in that race just in a different position.
Sounds like you are ready to regroup, recommit, reconnect and re-energize. I am really proud of you for allowing yourself to feel and be honest with yourself that everything is not always roses.
A plateau is a pitstop and while you are not moving forward just yet you are not moving BACKWARDS either. You have climbed to a peak and sat for awhile. Now lets get up, dust off and get moving.
I wish you much luck and keep us posted on your move forward.
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Well written.. Life is funny at times with ups and downs which is normal. But in the end you have come so physically and now mentally which in my opinion makes you a winner!!
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You are a different person than the one who started this journey. A much healthier and wiser one. This is just a rest stop, a time to regroup and recharge. A "spark" will ignite your spirit and give you what you need for the next segment of your quest. Hang in their buddy!
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Mate you are a total inspiration, I am still quite early in my journey, lost 26.5lbs need to lose another 50 or so.
I just think you need to look beyond the numbers sometimes.
Look at the truly amazing things you have done and can do now. And remember when these things would have seemed impossible to you. Don't give up, Don't doubt yourself, you will never go back to where you were, you are in a much better place now..
Congratulations on everything you have achieved I hope to be able to emulate you..
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All I can say ... is you have to look past the glory and start again ... it isnt easy as matter of fact it is the hardest thing you will ever do but one baby step one drop of sweat and one lone tear will get on the right track
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Yes it does count for something! On this journey of mine I have been so fortunate that I have not really had what I call a Plateau. I have my built in diet and exercise buddy that helps keep me on track. I don't want to sound pompous but maybe you do need to go back to the beginning and restart your diet portion over again. What can it hurt. Let the spark experts help you get through this plateau. They are the experts after all.
God bless you on your journey!
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YES! It does count!
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You have the right idea, do what you know is right! We have times of light and darkness and they pass so we have to have faith. Push yourself to not just maintain the weight but to keep going down, you can do it!!!
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I appreciate you transparent honesty! It is good to hear that even when the wind is out of your sails, you still have the fight left in you. I have some what of an idea where you are because I too have lost alot of the drive that I had a few months ago. I too had a goal and the goal came and went and I thought I was getting back in the swing of things and then I had a big schedule change. I know that we all have stresses, stressors and trigger points. I have learned well how to deal with them and not let them get the best of me.
Thank you for sharing with us and I wish you well. And you will soon find the desire and enthusiasm to get back what you want.
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Great blog!
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I have to say this hit me right in the gut and heart. I am having issues in believing in myself cos of long term disability and having to appeal my case, making me think am I really doing all I can, should I be working. Then I will fall, or ache or ...you get it.
I wold love to borrow your line, life is found, not in how well........... That so fits what I need now. I am eating so so, not exercising and just get in these down moods really quick. Luckily they dont last long so far!
Good luck re starting and as many have said you are so worth believing in yourself!
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Thank you for sharing. I fell the same way sometimes, but I never been able to put into words.
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Wow! Love your honesty. It isn't easy to be vulnerable. You weathered the storm and came out on the other side. You have a reason to go on. That's fantastic! I was in a holding pattern with my weight, maintaining for 10 months at what was still an unhealthy weight. My motivation was gone. I started exercising more consistently, but I was eating too much. Then my yearly physical rolled around two weeks ago. Diagnosed with pre-diabetes, I was finally motivated. Thank God for Spark. I can do this.
You want to live? You want to live and be healthy. Do it now. Don't wait for the doctor to give you bad news. You can do this.
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Robert (I actually only know your name because of Tina's response) thank you so much for your honesty and vulnerability and for being "real". It really is what I needed to hear today. I am struggling with weight and diabetes and when the blood sugar readings are high, I get scared and when i get scared, I eat and the cycle goes on. I need to remember that we are human beings and that our feelings ebb and flow and it's hard to deny that we feel them and harder still to not give in. Ironically, your vulnerability about lack of motivation is so motivating because you are committed and because it means we don't have to pretend that this is supposed to be a straight uphill climb. We are human beings, not robots. Thanks so much!
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When he is in the jumper or swing -- is it swinging or is it still?? It may not be your baby (breathing/heartrate) triggering the apnea monitor at all, it may be false alarm. Those stickies and leads are notoriously capricious and we have had dozens false alarms when my baby was on the monitor. It could be that when the baby is swinging, the leads are being tugged and the signal contact is lost -- which activates the alarm. It is too much of predictability of an alarm going off only in the swing, which makes me think --- it might be the swing and not the baby. I would check the baby every time the alarm goes off -- swing or otherwise -- but, if the baby seems ok, I would not worry too much. Although I can appreciate how very annoying it is -- was to us.
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Oil rose to the highest level in four months on speculation that economic stimulus in the U.S. will boost fuel demand, and concern that unrest in the Middle East and North Africa will disrupt supplies.
Futures advanced as much as 1.4 percent, erasing their decline for the year. The Fed said yesterday it will make open- ended purchases of $40 billion a month of mortgage debt to boost the economy. Protesters attempted to storm the U.S. embassy in Yemen and demonstrators marched in Egypt and Iran against a film seen as insulting to Islam. Iran is raising tension by expanding its nuclear program, according to Robert Wood, the U.S. envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
We always have initial optimism on stimulus programs -- the question is, how long it will last? said Jonathan Barratt, the chief executive officer of Barratts Bulletin, a commodity newsletter in Sydney. Middle East geopolitical concerns should add a premium of about $5 to $6.
Crude for October delivery climbed as much as $1.44 to $99.75 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It was at $99.46 at 8:18 a.m. Singapore time. The contract yesterday increased 1.3 percent to $98.31, the highest close since May 4. Prices are up 3.1 percent this week, set for the sixth gain in seven weeks.
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Fri Sep 14, 2012, 10:51 AM
bigdarryl (12,882 posts)
1. They will raise oil prices on ANYTHING
Response to bigdarryl (Reply #1)
Fri Sep 14, 2012, 11:00 AM
jwirr (38,375 posts)
2. Especially when there is political hay to make. The corporations do NOT want President Obama
Response to Purveyor (Original post)
Fri Sep 14, 2012, 11:07 AM
global1 (14,343 posts)
3. Is It Time Yet For Obama To Release Some Of Our Oil Reserves To Ease Pricing?.....
Does he have the political cover of this situation in the ME and Hurricane Isaac to do this now?
Response to Purveyor (Original post)
Fri Sep 14, 2012, 11:13 AM
uwep (96 posts)
4. Pure Greed
Billions in profit. Sucking in corporate welfare. It's still not enough. Bringing
middle income and low income families to their knees. Inflating prices.
As cars get more fuel efficient, close refineries stating that a need to keep
them operating at maximum capacities, keeping prices high.
These people are scum. They are the real threat to the economy.


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I am running low on space on my SSD HD (120GB), but have plenty on my 2nd HD (2TB).
I am trying to figure out what is taking up so much of the space... I just notice the Preview folder for Lightroom is almost 9GB's.... does that need to be on the SSD?
this SSD was basically thought to run Windows 7, MS Office and Lightroom....
All music and photo is on the 2TB drive (which still has over 1TB Free).
I am about to upgrade from LR 4 to LR 5, and thought maybe the previews could be on the 2TB drive? so I would just install LR5 on the SSD, keep the catalog on the SSD drive, then uninstall LR4 to reclaim some space?
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I was always bothered by the intrusive nature of the agents in the Wii commercial. They always assumed that the person in question had nothing to do but sample their wares, or is it that many scenarios like this played out but were omitted from the final Wii commercial run? Maybe...
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Dan_Guarnieri 1772 days ago
Listen here u bunch of religious cocksuckers just cuz the guy didn't live his life exactly the way u think he should doesn't mean shit...it isn't ok to touch little boys either but u religious pricks let that happen
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AlexAldape1 1775 days ago
They also picket funerals for fallen soldiers, because the U.S.A. lets gay people in the military.
AlexAldape1 1775 days ago
Wow! Trust me when i say not all people from Kansas think like this douche!! We hate him too!!
if i lived in PA, id make sure they didnt make it anywhere near the funeral *cough* bombs *cough*!!
oh and ps wbc: god hates liars so we'll see yall in hell, and we'll play by our own rules!
nobody has to worry cuz if they come anywhere near dunns funeral the jackass crew will deal w/ it!!
Mike_Durham 1775 days ago
I would love to chew on your fucking eyeballs.
69bam 1775 days ago
i get the feeling bam margera will drop kick these fuckers right in the face if they even dare
picketing a funeral is not right for any reason at all. THIS CHRISTIAN WOULD LIKE TO SAY FUCK WESTBORO BAPTIST & THEIR JUDGEMENTAL ASSES!
I believe the worst of sinners can go to Heaven. And if I chose to go burn down this p.o.s. church, I still know I'm going to heaven.regardless of Dunn's choices in life, he had a life & people loved him & are mourning his life. picketing a funera
wow! this is why people turn against God. Lord, save us from your people! This makes me sick. Sounds like they are rejoicing instead of praying that he has salvation. You never know who has ended up where until you get there and take a look around. I beli
KweenofRocknRol 1775 days ago
Well, I never wanted to burn down a church until now.
moisesperez 1775 days ago
In Heaven Dunn is helping God into in a shopping cart laughing his ass off at WBC.
Debby_Cakes 1776 days ago
In all fairness............I live in Kansas and trust me, we are ALL ashamed of these rejects!
burgandyvision 1776 days ago
this is why I have no interest in visiting Kansas!!! Life's too short to be right all the time
Kerzo_xx 1776 days ago
you people make me SICK!!!!!!!! Deluded and crazy. So hateful and twisted.get a life.
Havenindeath 1776 days ago
#eye4aneye someone will picket all their funerals
Havenindeath 1776 days ago
If they were real Christians they'd knw they're not supposed to judge or hate. Suck on that u cult
Auguste_Ra 1776 days ago
i bet Ryan Dunn reading this now and laughing lol bullshit!!!


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Its in my Top 5 dehydrated foods for me. Good source of protein. I'm surprised that the country of origin is China though.
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Although the specs here indicate that you cannot cook in the pouch, you can. Instructions clearly state for you to add boiling water, fold over top, and let sit..in the pouch. Nice portion size and good flavor. Nice that pouch can be burned as well. Good product.
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