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22 Amazing Pulp Covers: Sex-Crazed Pirates, TV Tramps and Hot Dames on Cold Slabs!
For the past 70 years, comic books have often been considered one of the lower forms of popular art, so it's not really a surprise that my love of comics would lead me to an appreciation of the more over-the-top side of commercial illustration. I've mentioned my pure, undying love of the ridiculous art of the VHS box before, but there's one area that combines technical brilliance and lurid subject matter better than any other: The Pulp Cover!
Over the past few days, I've been going through the archives of PulpCovers.com, a site that boasts over three thousand covers from pulp magazines, dime novels, and other fantastic examples of the racy side of illustration. That's why today, I've picked out 23 of my all-time favorites (the safe-for-work ones, anyway) in a gallery of The Most Amazing Pulp Covers Ever!First up, we have AC-DC Sex, which may just be my absolute favorite pulp cover ever. Not just because of its hilarious title and amazing cover blurb promise of "a sizzling charge of hot and heady lust," and not even because of the sexy naked lady on the cover. No, I love this one because those two dolls the sexy naked lady is cradling to her bosom are Ernie Bushmiller's Nancy and Sluggo:
In this istallment of Startling Stories, we finally find out why there are so many sci-fi yarns where someone talks about how his first love is the stars, because as it turns out, the stars are a sexy lady in a sparkly strapless gown, holding a martini. It also helps explain the shape of all those rockets.
Despite what you may read in Lusty Wind For Carolina, let me assure you that I've lived in South Carolina for 24 years, and busty, whip-wielding, perfectly coiffed pirates are only a problem two, maybe three times a year:
Ladies In Hades is already pretty fantastic right from the title, but even with the eponymous gals hanging out on the cover — almost literally in Delilah's case — the best thing here is the single classiest version of Satan I have ever seen:
Don't get me wrong, I get why skeletons are supposed to be scary, but the thing is, they always look like they're smiling and having a good time. I mean, just check out that dude in the foreground of this Doc Savage mag. I don't know about the others, but I'm pretty sure that in his case, the answer to "What makes them run is?" is "IT'S CRAZY FUN YOU GUYS C'MON LET'S GOOOOO!":
For more fun activities for skeletons (a section sadly left out of the latest edition of the Monster Manual), let's check in with Dime Detective Magazine. And honestly, the best thing here isn't the grumpy look from the dude who just had his necromantic tic-tac-toe game interrupted, but the fact that they still called it Dime Detective when it was fifteen cents. C'mon, son.
Back when this issue of All-Story Weekly was published, either "romance" meant something completely different than it does today, or man-on-polar-bear grudge sex was way more socially acceptable:
If only the Discovery Channel didn't disapprove of referring to sharks as "dreaded scavengers, hungry for human flesh," Killer Shark would be an easy choice for the official dime novel of Shark Week. Still, it deserves some credit for raising awareness of the shark's natural hatred for tiny, tiny shorts:
I'm not going to lie, folks: As expressive as the faces are in the art and as much as it's a downright archetypical example of pulp covers, I picked this issue of Spicy Detective Stories just for the title:
Speaking of amazing titles, this issue of Astounding Science Fiction features what would reign as the best title for a fictional story until The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Theodore Sturgeon's Killdozer. As you might expect, it is about a bulldozer that kills people, but even more awesome is the fact that looking it up on Wikipedia will lead you to a real-life event:
And one more that I picked purely for the title: The Case of the Musical Cow:
I'll admit that when I first saw this one, I was a little let down by the fact that it's not about lovable small-screen hobos. Then I hit the tagline, and TV Tramps was suddenly my favorite book:
Sin Street (original title: Scarlet Patrol)! The inside story of the vice racket as told by a call girl who apparently had the misfortune to get the Incredible Hulk as a client:
If you're a regular ComicsAlliance reader, you may already be aware that I'm the site's Senior Batmanologist. In that capacity, I'd like to assure you that despite what Spicy Mystery Stories might tell you, I am reasonably certain that neither one of these people is Batman:
The fact that the tagline for The Girl In the Red Jaguar wasn't used to promote Conan O'Brien's new show after he moved to California is basically proof that we are not living in the best of all possible worlds:
If, however, every single paragraph of Loves of a Girl Wrestler begins with "Let me tell ya somethin' Mean Gene," the world might be a better place than I thought:
There's a lot to love about Naughty Virgin. There's the ridiculously lurid title, the two insane, completely unrelated taglines, its salacious '50s era depiction of the strapless bra (which at the time was the latest development in the world of bosom sciences), and the guy in the background who is displaying, at most, mild interest. My favorite part, though, is the cover blurb by the writer of this book. Blurbing yourself? That is straight up Kanye West level.
I would like to start an online petition that we all start referring to attractive people as "Hot Canaries."
Since saying that a lot of pulp covers feature women in bondage is like saying that the Sahara Desert is going through a bit of a dry spell, I thought it might be nice to show one from the other side of the equation. Thus, Arrest the Saint, in which Leslie Charteris's world-traveling thief/detective is menaced by a lovely blonde who looks like she could not be happier to lay down her pimp hand. Or in her case, Madame hand:
And while we're at it, another grand example of bikini-domination, from the pages of Rage For Men. This one's significant not just because it involves "lusty tarts" and "sex-crazed pirate women," but because it's one of only two covers I've seen for magazines with names like Man, Men's Adventure, New Man, and so on that did not involve Nazi bondage. Seriously, what was going on with all that?
The other of the two? This issue of MEN, which features a story that probably doesn't sound quite as tough as they thought it would. I mean, even the dude on the right is kind of smirking his way through his pal's otter-induced flipout, and "giant" might be overselling things just a bit.
And finally, I'm sure he does:
For more amazing art from the lurid world of the pulps — including posts that feature the original paintings alongside their lettered and creased counterparts — check out PulpCovers.com!


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Police chief challenges community to get involved in academy
- Written by REUBEN MEES
13 join CPA ranks in second year of class
ABOVE: Bellefontaine Police Chief Brandon Standley, right, and Lt. Rick Herring congratulate Citizens' Police Academy graduate Ray Swisher during the Thursday evening graduation ceremony at Café 212. FRONT PAGE PHOTO: A cake with the Bellefontaine Police logo sits on a table as graduates of the Citizens Police Academy, police officers and family members dine during the Thursday evening graduation ceremony at Café 212. (EXAMINER PHOTOS | REUBEN MEES)
In its first year, the Bellefontaine Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy graduated a minister, a school transportation official and an economic development official among its ranks of concerned citizens and business leaders.
This year they added an educator, a member of the media and, most notably, a city councilman.
"For me personally, one of the most important things I learned is in our community when an officer responds to a situation how something that seems simple can escalate," Councilman At-Large Jim Sanford said Thursday evening after the graduation ceremony at Café 212.
"There is no such thing as a routine stop in our community, with the drugs that are here. It's an eye-opener how dangerous their job is. They are putting their lives on the line every day.
"It has allowed me to see what needs they have that aren't being met and how important it is to meet their budget needs," Mr. Sanford said. "It's important to know that they have the resources they need instead of asking them to do their job on a shoestring budget."
Police Chief Brandon Standley, in his address to the 13 graduates, called on more members of city council, as well as citizens and business leaders, to step forward and be part of the 13-week course.
Graduates of the Bellefontaine Police Department's Citizens' Police Academy Class of 2014:
Kenneth Adkins, Michael Brunner, Scott Davis, Nathan Dunham, Tammy Fowler, Melody Fullerton, Bruce Gates, Ben Joseph, James Sanford, Teresa Schneider, Melanie Sousa, Raymond Swisher, Edward Wallace
"Councilman Jim," the police chief said, "I am glad you chose to participate; I wish it was required.
"In a snapshot at city council meetings, I am supposed to educate them on what we do. They're busy and I'm busy, but most of them don't know what we do."
He also pointed out Ward 2 Councilwoman Diane Hager, whose husband Roger is a police officer, was in attendance at the small ceremony that only included police officers, graduates and family members.
But he cautioned against cutting funding to safety services.
"The first thing cut in someone's budget is safety forces," the chief said before telling a story of how he and Lt. Rick Herring were called upon earlier this week to arrest an intoxicated woman and transport her to jail, while the officers on duty juggled more work than they could handle.
"It may be the last time ever that the lieutenant makes the arrest and the police chief makes the transport to jail," he joked.
"In this community our budget is just over $2 million. I guarantee you not one cent is wasted in this community, but we are still understaffed," Chief Standley said.
He urged others to get involved and noted that applications for the next class, which begins in February, are available online at the police department's website: www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/police.html.
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Jarvis Pike, the city's first mayor, died on Sept. 12, 1854, at age 60.
Pike, who was only 22 when he became mayor of Columbus in 1816, was the youngest person to hold that office. He farmed Capitol Square, had High Street cleared of stumps and once had the governor arrested for stiffing him on a bill.
Pike was elected to the first borough council on May 6, 1816, and selected as mayor by the council a week later. He served only two years and was replaced in 1818 by John Kerr, one of Columbus' four founders.
Columbus was timbered wilderness on the high bank of the Scioto River when the Ohio General Assembly selected it in 1812 as the site of the state's capital. Ten acres in the center of town were designated for the Statehouse building, and Pike was hired to clear it. But he was not paid because of what William T. Martin in his 1858 History of Franklin County called a "misunderstanding."
As he prepared to transfer the seat of state government from Chillicothe to Columbus in 1816, Gov. Thomas Worthington brought the state seal and other accoutrements of office to Columbus. But Pike wasn't happy that he'd not been paid for his work. Martin reported: "Pike had him arrested … and conducted by a constable before 'Squire King and the matter was decided in Pike's favor — perhaps adjusted without trial. But the circumstance was the subject of frequent jocular remarks, in which the 'Squire was always ready to join."
The city's first mayor thought a proper city shouldn't have stumps impeding traffic on its main street. When the city had a population of about 700 people, he took up a collection of $200 to pay a crew to remove stumps on High Street.
During the city's first few years, Pike enclosed Capitol Square with a fence to keep out wandering pigs and raised corn and wheat where legislators now sow laws.
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Largest swell in decades hits Hawaiian shores, 40-50 foot waves roll in
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Giant waves with 40 to 50 foot faces pounded north shore beaches on Wednesday.
An intense storm northwest of the Hawaiian Islands triggered the super swell, which had been rapidly building throughout the day and into the evening.
The National Weather Service said around 9 a.m. Buoy 101, which measures open ocean swells northwest of the Hawaiian Islands, reported an ocean swell of 31 feet at 17 seconds. That translates to 50+ feet on the north shore around 7 p.m.
North shore beaches are seeing 30 to 40 foot faces, west shores 15 to 25 feet and west shores of the Big Island 10 to 15 feet. Currently a high surf warning is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday for the north and west shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu and Molokai, the north shore of Maui and the west shores of the Big Island of Hawaii.
As of noon Wednesday, all coastal roads were open and passable. But a closure at Waimea Bay will likely extend through Thursday as Ocean Safety lifeguards reported that surf washed up onto the beach and into the parking lot and has undermined several large trees.
Meanwhile, lifeguards at Makaha reported wave heights in the 12-15 foot range and that Waianae Boat Harbor is impassable at this time. Lifeguards also reported that Haleiwa Boat Harbor and Ali'i Beach Park are also closed.
The wave heights are the largest we have seen in decades. "Back on Feb. 23, 1986 we saw swell heights of about 30 feet with periods of 20 seconds (Buoys) and what that translates to is really big surf, over 50 feet and that is similar to what we seeing today," said Robert Ballard Meteorologist at the National Weather Service.
We have already received photos showing Haleiwa Boat Harbor under water and Civil defense is reporting that Waianae harbor is impassable to marine traffic due to breaking waves.
"The National Weather Service has told us that this is a once in a ten-year period high surf event. What increases the hazard is the forecasted wave heights in combination with the long duration these swells will be impacting our shorelines." said Melvin Kaku, director for the Department of Emergency Management. "The long duration means that ocean waters will pile up in the surf zone allowing the larger waves to impact further into beach areas. This battering effect can cause increased shoreline erosion and damage to homes and infrastructure as well as blocking coastal highways with sand, debris and water." said Kaku.
The dangerous swell will continue to bring large surf to the north and west facing shores over the next couple of days.


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Even if the bullet would go of the shell would fly away from the cigarette, because the bullet has more mass > simple fysics
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Although it is true, the shell still has enough mass to make the bullet head move with fatal force, especially if the cigarette is in someone's mouth.


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It's finally happened - I've jumped on the bandwagon with Flyin' Cowboy and the Wild Horses! Our debut show at Fox & Goose in Sacramento was good times for all, and we'll be hitting the road to head up north for several shows in Oregon this weekend. See below for details...
And for the holidays -
Nevada County's late great Utah Phillips left behind a gift that has touched the lives of many - Hospitality House homeless shelter. Last year, philanthropist Chip Wilder was moved by an interview on our beloved KVMR about the services the shelter provides to those in need. He decided to coordinate with NC's music community to record "Gift of Song", a CD of various holiday favorites (and a couple originals). I am honored to be a part of this project. You can learn more about it, buy a CD and support Hospitality House by clicking on this link -
Upcoming Shows...
Fri Nov 11th - 7pm
Mia & Pia's Pizzeria and Brewhouse
3545 Summers Ln
Klamath Falls, Or 97601
Info - 541-884-4880
Sat Nov 12th - 7pm
The Brewstation
106 South 6th St
Cottage Grove, Or 97424
Info - 541-942-8770
Sun Nov 13th - 9pm
Sam Bond's Garage
407 Blair Blvd
Eugene, Or 97402
Info - 541-431-6603
"The sounds of Chloe Day are at once eclectic and entirely commercial, embarking on an adventurous trip of Rock, Pop, Electronica, Jazz, Trip-Hop, and acoustic Folk-Pop. The songs are a surrealistic dreamscape that embody love, lust, fear, loneliness, beginnings, endings, and a vintage scope of human dissolution."
To read more from the interview that follows, go to
Past Shows...
Sat Nov 5th - 9pm
Fox & Goose
Sacramento, CA
The first show together with Flyin' Cowboy and the Wild Horses was a blast! Thanks to everyone for coming out!
Sat Oct 22nd - 9am - Noon (Solo Show)
Nevada County Certified Grower's Market
North Star House
Grass Valley, CA 95959
Sat July 16th - (Solo Morning Show)
Nevada County Certified Grower's Market
North Star House
Grass Valley, CA 95959
Sat July 16th
World Pub
3021 Grass Valley Hwy
Auburn, CA 95602
Waller Dawgs reunion show celebrated another World Pub anniversary - 7 years rockin' the Auburn scene - Congrats guys!
Sat May 17th
Nevada County Certified Grower's Market
North Star House
Grass Valley, CA 95959
Sat April 16th
Organic Grill at California Organics
Nevada City, CA 95959
Sat Sept 5th 2015
Organic Grill at California Organics
Nevada City, CA 95959
Sat Aug 22nd
Brew Fest - Benefit for Placer Land Trust
Auburn Valley Golf Club
Sun Aug 16th 11am-1pm
Nevada County Fair - Budweiser Stage
Sun Aug 16th 7:30-10pm
Nevada County Fair - Tumbleweed Stage
Wed Aug 12th 7:30-10pm
Nevada County Fair - Tumbleweed Stage
Sat July 25th
World Pub
Auburn, CA 95602
Sat June 27th
Placer County Fair
Thanks so much to all fair organizers for putting together such an awesome event - we hope to see you again next year!
Fri April 24th
The World Pub
Auburn, CA
Thurs Oct 2nd
Club Car Restaurant and Bar
Auburn, CA
Sat Aug 30th
World Pub
Auburn, CA
The Waller Dawgs' final show with guitarist / banjoist extraordinairre Ansel Bretiz was a blast - thanks to everyone who came out to send him off!
Sun Aug 24th
Pistol Pete's
Auburn, CA
Sun Aug 17th
Pistol Pete's
Auburn, CA
Sun Aug 10th
Pistol Pete's
Auburn, CA
Sat June 28th
World Pub
5th YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!
Auburn, CA
Sat June 7th
Krystle's Get Well Party
Georgetown, CA
Thanks to Krystle and Brandon for having us play, and best wishes to Krystle for a quick recovery!
Sat May 3rd
Budda Tree Disc Golf Tournament
Garberville, CA
Waller Dawgs or bust!
Sat April 5th
Stinky Mulligan's Bar and Grill
Auburn, CA
Fri March 21st
Frequency 432 Hz Festival
Joshua Tree, CA
Thanks to Ornella Amore for putting this all together - what a magical weekend - great energy and beautiful peeps!
Sat March 1st
The Owl Club
Roseville, CA
Farewell to one of Old Town Roseville's finest - and favorite - historic night clubs, and thanks to all of you (and to the flyin' cowboy of course) for inculding us in a truly memorable evening.
Sat Feb 15th
The World Pub
Auburn, CA
Thurs Jan 9th
Bob and Betty's 160 Club
Auburn, CA
Tues Dec 31st
Stinky Mulligan's
Grass Valley, CA
Sat Dec 14th
Cooper's Ale Works
Nevada City, CA
Thanks again to Sacramento's Stillwood Sages for putting together such a fun evening <3
Fri Nov 29th
The World Pub
Auburn, CA
My first show with the Waller Dawgs was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came out to share in the evening - we are looking forward to the next one in Nevada City!
Wed Oct 30th
Grass Valley, CA
Wed Oct 23rd
The Stonehouse
Nevada City, CA
Thanks to Sara Keene for putting together a great night and to all the Nevada County peeps who came out and made such an awesome showing of local support!
Sat Oct 5th
"Think Outside the Cardboard Box"
Nevada County Fairgrounds
Nevada City, CA
Snaps to Chad Conner Crow for organizing the music lineup for a really cool event. Thanks also to all the Nevada County residents who came out to donate their time and energy to help provide food and shelter for our homeless population, and to Hospitality House for all you do the year 'round.
Thurs Aug 22nd
Grass Valley Farmer's Market
Mill Street Stage
Grass Valley, CA
Many thanks to everyone who came out for this, and especially to Karl Lundquest for helping make it happen - be sure to visit him at Clock Tower Records, classic landmark and epicenter of support for local musicians!
Wed Aug 7th
151 Union Square
Grass Valley, CA
Sat July 20th
California Organics Grill
Nevada City, CA
Wed July 10th
151 Union Square
Grass Valley, CA
Thanks to Chuck Richards and Phil Missimore for some great performances and of course to Shari Philips for putting together such a fun event!
Thurs June 13th
California Organics Grill
Nevada City, CA
Sat May 25th
Grass Valley, CA
Thurs May 23rd
Club Car Restaurant and Bar
Auburn, CA
Thurs May 16th
151 Union Square
Grass Valley, CA
Tues May 7th
Matteo's Public
Nevada City, CA
Big thanks to Shari Phillips for putting this together and to Matt for hosting a memorable evening to take care of our local community when it counts. Much love to the Strafford family.
Wed April 17th
151 Union Square
Grass Valley, CA
Sat March 30th
House concert
London, UK in West Acton


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The NBA Trade deadline is Thursday. This year is supposed to be the most active and important deadline in the league since the Lakers picked up Pau Gasol.
Many teams are looking to make moves, and with the first salvo landed by the Mavericks, the dominoes can now fall into place.
With plenty of buyers and sellers at the deadline, here are the top 20 players who could make the biggest impact in a new home.


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Have ear wax blockage? Here's an easy and fast home ear wax removal system that really works. Share it on!
I. My Favorite Home Solution So Far
1. Buy a Water Pik. I recommend the WP 450 Cordless Plus. Available at Amazon for $42 (free shipping with Prime), or right away at Target for $55. You can also use it to replace daily flossing, saving time there as well.
2. Buy three bottles of hydrogen peroxide. Also at Target, or your local supermarket. 50 cents a bottle. Charge the Water Pik, put the peroxide in the reservoir, and set the pressure setting on low.
3. Kneel over your tub and irrigate your ear. It takes just 2 minutes (two 45 second reservoirs full with peroxide) to clear a typical impaction, in my experience. As long as you use common sense (see below), it is totally safe.
If you are one of the 6% of people (18+ million Americans, 400+ million worldwide) who have excessive ear wax buildup, and who get clogged ears and ear wax-caused tinnitus at least once a year, I think you'll love this solution.
If you have someone who can look in your ear before and after you irrigate it, to visualize the wax and your eardrum, get an otoscope too. Dr. Mom Slimline Otoscope is a popular one on Amazon, $27.
Common Sense Warning:
If your ear is painful, or you've had a blocked ear for days, one that might be inflamed, I'd use one of the other much slower home solutions below, or go your doctor. An inflamed eardrum can be delicate, and you might perforate it with a jet of high pressure liquid in your ear. Even doctors cleaning out ears with syringes or scoops are reported to perforate the tympanic membrane in the eardrum in up to 1% of cases (though the typical percentage isn't known, as there are so few controlled studies of this subject) and that can result in significant disability. So be careful. But if you've just recently blocked your ear with wax, and you don't use this in any way that will cause you pain, I think the Water Pik is your best solution by far.
Don't put the Water Pik into your ear, just get the tip into the canal, and let the rapid flow and the peroxide strip away the ear wax, not the water pressure. Take a break every 10 seconds to clear your ears, and stop as soon as your hearing clears up. If you still hear faint ringing an hour or more later, you may still have some wax stuck to your eardrum. If so, do it again for another 10-40 seconds, wait an hour, and listen again. Soon even the faintest ringing will stop and you'll be hearing wonderfully again. Also, be sure not to use cold peroxide. It should be room temperature or a bit warm. Cold water in your inner ear can make you nauseous or dizzy.
Want to spend a whole lot more for very little extra value? There's an older model Water Pik with a tip that directs the water to the sides of the ear canal, rather than directly at the eardrum. Its called the Bionix OtoClear Ear Lavage system, and it costs $230 (!). Here's a video of it in action. Most of us would never pay that, and fortunately we don't have to. Just use your Water Pik on low, and direct its jet at the side of the ear canal rather than the back. YouTube now even has a few videos of Water Piks being used for ear wax removal by physician assistants, so I see what I thought was my own little secret is out.
If you overproduce ear wax you may end up using your Water Pik for a minute or so every few months, just to manage wax buildup before it becomes a problem. If you are a swimmer, you might use it when you get home after a swim, to keep your ears dry and clean. Just be sure not to use this device to clear out all the wax, which is there to protect your ears from bacteria. Again, use your common sense.
Below is some additional info on ear wax removal. You can skip it, unless you want more removal tips:
II. Nonsolutions
1. Q-Tips. These are both ineffective and dangerous. As almost all of us know, Q-Tips will very occasionally get the wax out, but most times they just compact it deeper in the ear canal, creating a plug. The big problem is that if you push too hard, you'll rip your eardrum. An ear wax removal startup called Clear Ear, pitching in minutes 21-28 in this video, estimates that 20,000 people perforate their eardrums with Q-Tips every year worldwide. Think of how many people dig at their ears to get this level of injuries, and you see the magnitude of the ear wax removal problem.
III. Other Home Solutions
1. Ear Wax Removal Syringe. Acu-Life makes a great Ear Wax Removal Syringe, $5, with a tip that diverts the liquid to the sides of the ear canal, so you can push the plunger as hard as you want. But the flow ends up being pretty mild, so even if you load it with peroxide it will take up to an hour, sitting in the shower with it, using it 40+ times on your ear, to dislodge heavy plugs. If you have that kind of time and want to save money, go this route. If you don't have that kind of time, I'd get the Water Pik. Again, use warm peroxide, as cold water in your inner ear can make you dizzy or nauseous.
2. Debrox, or Murine ear wax removal systems. These cost $6-$8 a pop, and use carbamide peroxide (a relative to hydrogen peroxide), but in very small amounts. You are supposed to use them for several days in a row to soften the plug before you irrigate it with the ineffectual little squeeze bulb (forget that, use a syringe instead). They'll eventually work, but they take days of effort. I'd use this very slow and inefficient solution only if your ear is painful or has been impacted for several days, and you're worried it may already be infected. Alternatively you might use it for a few days (or the cheaper homemade solutions below), if you have a hard plug, to soften it up, and then use the Water Pik.
3. Homemade solutions. Commonly recommended are vinegar, mineral oil, isopropyl alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide. Some recommend mixing these, in various ratios. Hydrogen peroxide will dissolve the ear wax (it attacks bacteria and other oxidizables in the wax, and the heat of oxidation dissolves the wax), isopropyl alcohol will also dissolve ear wax (though I find it a bit harsh to use regularly), and oil or vinegar will slowly penetrate behind the plug, making it easier to pop out. To use the oil or vinegar, lay down for awhile with them in your ear (30 minutes) then use a syringe or the Water Pik to flush out the plug. The hydrogen peroxide takes only 3-4 minutes before the bubbling slows down and you can put in a new batch of hydrogen peroxide. I'd recommend using the isopropyl alcohol even more briefly, if at all. Topical alcohol can actually penetrate into your cells when you apply it, and it's mildly toxic to them when concentrated.
4. Sauna or steam bath visit. Taking a 20 minute sauna or steam bath before any of the above will soften up your ear wax quite a bit, sometimes enough for it to come out when you flush it even with the weak syringe. For really hard plugs you might combine the 20 minute vinegar or mineral oil ear soak, the sauna, and then the Water Pik with hydrogen peroxide.
IV. Two-Person Solutions
1. Ear wax scoops. These are popular in Asian cultures, though their ear wax tends to be crumbly and easier to scoop out than Caucasian ear wax. If you want to try this, you might use Jobar's Lighted Ear Wax Scoop on Amazon, $4. If the person using the scoop wears a lighted magnifier, $5, it may also help them visualize the wax while they are working. I'd also use an otoscope before and after. I wouldn't use the scoop yourself, as you can't see the wax.
V. Physician Removal Solution
Going to your physician is a common response to a blocked ear, and ear wax removal is a surprisingly big business. Wikipedia says about 150,000 ears are irrigated each week in the US alone, by doctors and their aides, and 40,000 in the United Kingdom. Health Care Blue Book says the average cost of an ear wax removal treatment is $88. Thus in the US alone, there's a $690 million dollar business here. Globally, that's perhaps $1-2 billion of annual health care expenditures that could be eliminated with a good cheap home ear wax removal solution. Ideally it would be a quarter of the cost of the one I've got here. I've been to my physician a few times in my life to get ear wax removed, after my shenanigans couldn't get it out. Each time I've asked if the heavy duty syringe they used in the office was something I could purchase. No dice. Fortunately you don't need a prescription or a medical license for the Water Pik, and if you use it, consider it a small step you can take to combat the developed world's epidemic of out-of-control health care costs.
I suspect many physicians, being by nature conservative folk, wouldn't recommend their patients use either the $230 Bionix or the $42 Water Pik for their ears, and people certainly should exercise caution (see warning above). But if you are a responsible human being, who has good common sense, I think you deserve to have the most powerful and affordable tools at your disposal. For ear wax removal, that's the Water Pik. So I hope the more independent-minded readers will take it upon themselves to try this the next time they have a blockage, rather than take it to a physician. You deserve to be able to solve this problem yourself, immediately, whenever it occurs. Good luck!
VI. More on Water Pik
Water Pik is a smart little company. It was founded in 1968 by engineer John Mattingly and dentist Gerald Moyer, and is presently owned by private equity firm The Carlyle Group. They introduced the first massaging showerhead in 1974, a very cool innovation for its time. Recently they figured out that cordless Water Piks are way more desirable for most people than countertop Water Piks, which take up far too much space, can't be used in the shower, and don't deliver much extra value for all their added complexity. Their new line of cordless Water Piks are not the best built, but they are better than their earlier ones. The WP 350 Cordless, for example, had a recharging terminal that corroded rapidly, so the unit needed to be replaced after a year or two. The WP 450 is apparently better built, but we'll see.
Also, Water Pik finally got its act together with respect to doing scientific studies, and now they state on the box that they are "clinically proven to be twice as effective as string floss for improving gum health," and that they are "proven in laboratory tests to remove 99.9% of plaque with a 3 second application to the treatment area." For years people had no idea whether these devices actually worked, and their reputation suffered. I'm sure it will take them several years before people start using these for flossing, as they went so many years without quoting any good studies on their packaging. What may have saved the category was kids with braces. Water Piks are quite good at getting food out of braces. So they've been a success even in spite of themselves, as is often the case in many businesses.
My hat is off to Water Pik for steadily improving their product, and sticking around long enough for us to find a great new application for it. I expect to see warnings on future Water Piks not to use them for cleaning your ears, just like with Q-Tips. Unless Water Pik embraces this use and gets safety studies for it, and makes a deal with Bionix OtoClear for their safety tips, it may take years before a truly affordable physician-approved ear cleaning Water Pik comes out. In the meantime, you don't need anyone's permission, just a little common sense. You can just Do It Yourself.
Comments? Corrections? Know any other cheap, fast, and effective solutions not mentioned here? Let us know, thanks!


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IŌĆÖm no small fan of Nintendo. In fact, as soon as IŌĆÖm done with Techi today, IŌĆÖm probably going to go laze shirtless on the couch and put some hard time in with my Wii.
Or maybe I wonŌĆÖt – the following is a Nintendo venture about which I have no idea how I feel. And it involves Google.
Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, best-known as The Regginator to gamers, has announced that Nintendo has jointly developed a game for the Wii (past tense – meaning itŌĆÖs already happening) with Google in which, and I quote – are you ready for this? Here it comes:
ŌĆśplayers compete to generate the most search engine resultsŌĆÖ.
Hey, um, Nintendo, was this GoogleŌĆÖs idea? Because I for one am bored to tears when I have to thumb through search results. I canŌĆÖt imagine the spin youŌĆÖre going to put on this to make it fun. And donŌĆÖt just add Mii support to the Google results page, because thatŌĆÖs totally 2006.
So far, the game is slated for a Japan-only release, but with Nintendo, itŌĆÖs usually only a matter of time before a product crosses the sea.
Oh yeah, and itŌĆÖs going to be $50.
Fat chance, Google.
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On the verge
What we're on the verge of, at the moment, isn't yet clear, but after today, this health care reform bill will either be law or be dead.
Unfortunately my sneaking suspicion is it will be law and we'll all be the less free because of that. The rumor of a Stupak deal (via Executive Order no less – can't wait to hear how that will actually work) has me to the point of figuring the deal is done.
Debate is now underway on the floor – not that it is really debate (it is more like an announcement of positions) nor will it change any minds.
There have been a number of pronouncements made concerning this bill. One of my favorites is "it will fundamentally change the relationship between the people and the government".
No it won't. There's nothing fundamental about the change this bill will bring. It simply expands on the fundamental change that was introduced in the progressive era, was further expanded under the New Deal and has yet to be successfully rolled back.
Given the nonsense about helping reduce the deficit when it is clear that it will add to it dramatically, the one thing it may do is hasten the demise of the welfare state that's been cobbled together here, but even that's still a way off.
What it is doing and has done is awaken at least a portion of the population to what has been happening much more slowly and incrementally over the past decades. And because of what is being taken over, something which is a very personal and important part of people's lives, it will most likely keep the attention of a good portion of them. That's especially true as the law of unintended consequences begin to take hold and those doctors people like aren't available anymore (or retire) and that plan they love isn't available because their employer cut back to avoid the tax or dumped them into another health care plan altogether.
I keep seeing the claim that Democrats are looking at the long game on this one and are willing to sacrifice short term to bring the largest entitlement in most of our lifetimes to fruition. I don't believe that for a second. There's a much easier and majority preserving way of passing health care reform. So you have to believe that this isn't all about health care or reform. The bill in front of Congress is a pretty radical bill which is not at all liked by many of the rank and file Democrats. No, this is a process and a bill being driven by the Democratic leadership – a leadership as radical and as leftist as any we've had in 80 years. This is phase III of an agenda begun in the progressive Wilson administration, expanded in the Roosevelt and Johnson eras and now again gaining legs, even limited ones, in the Obama administration.
Incremental collectivism designed to concentrate more and more power in central government.
The change isn't fundamental at all, but the effect is cumulative and the only question is whether or not we'll reach the stage where it collapses under its own weight before they successfully take over everything.
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"The change isn't fundamental at all, but the effect is cumulative and the only question is whether or not we'll reach the stage where it collapses under its own weight before they successfully take over everything."
Oh, another ques. is how do the people "in charge" act when it falls.
Could be a better ques.
This health care reform won't fail. It can't fail. You know why?
Andy Warhol said that in the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.
That's how this health care reform will work: Everyone will get health care for 15 minutes. But they'll wait months to get it.
Genetic screening in utero will lead to eugenic editing. That won't stop with Down's syndrome, etc. Watch for a boom industry in genetic testing for all the high-cost diseases. Planned Parenthood will offer "scholarships" for therapeutic abortion, or do they do that already?
"Bad news. The genetic screening shows that your fetus, if born, has an 80% chance of developing Type II Diabetes in its 40s. You don't think it's fair to let that happen, do you? And the burden on society…"
You know, let's do the right thing here in Brave New World.
Then, at the other end of life, the conveyor belt to the crematorium will get a few turns on the speed dial. It will have to move faster to keep those terrible costs down.
And in the middle, wait your turn please. Don't be so pushy. Here's an appointment four months from now. Have a problem with that? Here's one for six months from now. Any questions?
But the healthy, they will be so happy with the coverage. What a relief to know that you will be taken care of.
The seniors will get it before anyone else. But they'll be reconditioned, and this new generation of euphoriants. "Look, Martha, they have a moving sidewalk. Let's see where it goes. Is it time for another pill?"
Everyone will have a big grin on their way into the furnace. It's going to be so wonderful. Well, unless they need to take some of those organs before you get too sick and they're not worth anything.
Why are we letting all the losers among us dictate what sort of lives we get to lead? Why are we letting them steal our money for their health care? Why are we letting them have men point guns at us to force us to buy our own?
Seriously: Why is MY LIFE at the mercy of those who are lesser than me? More to the point: Why is my life at the mercy of those who are not me?
America was not meant for democracy to trump liberty. At what point do we stop giving democracy credence? How much more trumping does it have to do before we stop and say, "Whoa, whoa — nope, this one is a bridge too far"?
Why are we letting the losers among us dictate OUR LIVES?
The Erbs of the world can gloat tomorrow all they want – and they will.
The fight starts anew tomorrow. No big talk. No bravado. They're gonna pay for what they've done here.
I think the Republican pundits have miss represented what happens next. Well, not exactly what happens next, but how fast it happens.
This bill isn't about getting a single payer system. This bill is about making the public want a single payer system. Its designed to cause the current system to collapse. The cloward-piven treatment.
The system will cause healthcare insurance to be more expensive and offer less. They've even got the elderly setup to make it difficult for them to even get care in addition to 'costs more for less' part. They will start to demand government intervention. And we're about to see the largest block of elderly voters ever. The Baby Boomers will be all gray in next 15 years.
I suspect the democrats will try to hide the system they've imposed and put these increases at the feet of the private sector. They'll then be able to say the reform wasn't enough. Its time to take it over.
Essentially this is a 10 year process at the earliest. And they'll use that pace to make all the critics look foolish.
Take back congress. Take back the Presidency. Roll back this bill.
If there was enough time to establish a 3rd party, it would be possible.
The delay before they really start handing out the candy makes this bill quite 'killable'. If the Republicans had declared that they would roll it back, there would be no reason to pass it. That may have woken the Democrats up from political suicide.
Instead the Republicans will welcome the machine that the Democrats create. Controlling the money = kickbacks & power. Its that simple. Its not philosophy. Its not socialism vs. capitalism and/or free markets. Its about taking control and helping yourself and your friends. And the Republicans will cherish that control which they think will be theirs scott free. (might as well can this bill "precious" as far as the Republicans are concerned).
Instead the Republicans will welcome the machine that the Democrats create. Controlling the money = kickbacks & power. Its that simple. Its not philosophy. Its not socialism vs. capitalism and/or free markets. Its about taking control and helping yourself and your friends. And the Republicans will cherish that control which they think will be theirs scott free. (might as well can this bill "precious" as far as the Republicans are concerned).
>>>> Tell you what. If that happens, I think we're gonna see some serious domestic unpheaval where any politician is going to have to watch their backs
If the law clearly states that it will pay for abortions, then no EO is going to change that.
If Stupak believes otherwise, he will be unpleasantly surprised.
Let's carefully watch the unemployment numbers. If this starts them moving up again or staying flat, well 2010-2011 could be interesting. Remember how FDR policies extended the Depression? Well, people know more now.
Should be an interesting few years.
T – Why are we letting all the losers among us dictate what sort of lives we get to lead? Why are we letting them steal our money for their health care? Why are we letting them have men point guns at us to force us to buy our own?
Because we've had it beaten into our heads for decades that a "good" society and a "decent" society provides for the less fortunate. What is that idiot quote that's been going around: "You can judge a society by how it treats its weakest members"? Well! Don't you want to live in a society that provides health care for everybody? Don't you want our society to see to it that nobody gets sick and dies for want of good medical care whether or not they can afford it? Don't you want the old and the poor and THE CHILDREN to live???
It's a bait-and-switch operation. The libs play upon the generosity of the American people and the noble belief that people OUGHT to be generous and charitable and change it into a REQUIREMENT that people be generous and charitable, with a bunch of politicians and bureaucrats determining not only how charitable we have to be, but what the penalties will be if we would rather be selfish and greedy. They've pitched O-care as the ONLY way to "reform" our health care system, the ONLY way to see to it that everybody gets access to health care, the ONLY way to stop people dying for want of care.
Neo – If the law clearly states that it will pay for abortions, then no EO is going to change that.
If Stupak believes otherwise, he will be unpleasantly surprised.
I'm guessing that Stupak just needed an excuse. "Executive order" sounds pretty official and binding, and he's probably hoping that his constituents will buy that excuse until they sort of forget that he caved. And even if they don't forget, he can claim that Imeme boned him. "It's not MY fault. He promised. Blame him and reelect me and I promise to keep fighting to stop abortions."
Never before, in my lifetime, have the enemies and would be oppressors of freemen within our borders ever been so well defined as they have been tonight. Their heads have been counted.
The Democrats own health care now. If it works .. thank them. If it fails .. I will say a prayer over your grave.
The AHA! moment for me came during Representative Polosi"s speech tonight. Like many people, I have been following developments and thinking: "What are the Democrats thinking?" Well, now I know and I get it. I've got the narrative.
I would LOVE to have the health bill that Speaker Pelosi spoke about, if it was limited to the items she spoke about in her speech. We all know that it is the things that are in the bill about which she said NOTHING that we need to be concerned about. The REAL bill.
The AHA was that, since I know that the lame stream media will report that the bill that passed was the imaginary one that was described in her speech, that is the bill that many voters will believe was passed. All Progressives and other Democrats (including the resident pretend-guru here) will instantly take up the narrative and go into Hosannas, strictly limited to the imaginary bill contained in her speech. Which bill do you think the average voter will believe was passed? The imaginary one in her speech or the real one?
Sadly, the erstwhile voter, who concentrates on earning a living, caring for his family (more accurately, I could say HER family, given employment statistics) and who only tunes in to the lame stream media briefly to inform herself about what is going on will come away very happy with this imaginary bill. And will think "Boy, those Teabaggers (!) really are nuts to complain about this great bill." Then they will nod approvingly at the lame stream stories (page one) about the guts, etc. of Ms. Pelosit and President Obama for getting this done – over the objections of those resistors who want higher insurance premiums, pre-existing conditions, refusing to pay claims even though people are covered, etc., etc., etc.
Oh, and I LOVE this one in her speech: " Entrepreneurs will now be free to start their own businesses and still cover their children's health care!" (Well, yes, they could before, but somehow not like this! Nevermind.)
Think about it. Ms. Pelosi's imaginary bill is a beautiful narrative. What a triumph for correct-thinking folks. And now the vast left wing conspiracy will begin drumming this narrative into the minds of their voters along with the narrative of the bad, bad Tea Bagger (and watch Tea Baggers and Republicans magically become one and the same in the narrative) types who tried to keep us from getting this fine bill.
Cost? Deficit? Speaker Pelosi did not even think those concerns were important enough to mention. Cost, deficit, government control, socialism, etc. ? We can ignore them. Mere straw men dreamed up by those pesky Tea Baggers and Republicans (oops, I'm out of the narrative; let me correctly state the truth) …those pesky Teabaglicans. "Why,"the erstwhile voter asks, "if costs or the deficit were important, would not (the lame stream media) or my favorite left wing blog be informing me about it?"
I see the twin narratives clearly. It only remains for the machine to start cranking. See your local newspaper headline tomorrow. Which bill passed? Imaginary or real? Wait for the Progressive comments here and on the left wing blogs. Which bill will they champion? Imaginary or real? Hey, these folks don't need marching orders. Their knees jerk so readily, all they need is Speaker Pelosi's speech and they have the narrative. The pros in the media will polish it up and by Tuesday there will be be in an entirely new and different "news cycle". One which praises President Obama and all Democrats (well, maybe not those who fell for the Teabaglicans straw men and failed to support the President on this wonderful bill).
I'm glad all of my hard work to take away your liberty finally paid off. Now you are all slaves, like those poor Aussies, Israelis, and of course the Irish.
Government healthcare just made a dramatic shift from 56% publically funded to 58.5% publically funded, it's a takeover!!!
Oh my goodness, lock and load, the commies are coming.
Of course from the folks who considered a 36% federal tax rate reasonable and 39% socialism, I can see how this could be construed as aRxmegeddon.
Did you miss me?
Be nice, I am on a death panel, and you know we don't have to just look at sick people.
I fought for these guys to be elected, but there was not much point in trying to defend every move they made, in part because I have not approved of every move they have made, and in part because what is important is what they get done, and how well it works, as opposed to how they did it. The process was exciting, but disgusting, with the difference being that most legislation is disgusting, but not terribly exciting.
I hope they do take up immigration reform, that could be fun. I think Cap and Trade is dead for the next few years, in fact I hope it is, so I won't be much fun there.
I do think that y'all have been very, very heavy on talking about what is the heads of Democrats as opposed to what is the bills, and there is not much to debate when you can say "Obama wants to have total control of our lives" and I can say "nuh uh".
Obama was accurate when he said this is major change, not radical change. Republicans attacked it as if it were a Eugenics bill, but really it's pretty much the least that could have been done and still be called comprehensive reform.
I look forward to the republican campaign of repeal and replace. That should be fun.


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It was a very quiet trading session as markets ended the week with very little news flow before the holiday weekend. Losses into the open were largely pared toward the close. US equities did not manage to reverse the losses after Fed minutes and Bernanke comments on Wednesday and therefore posted the first negative week in over a month. The best performing sector today was consumer goods supported by Proctor and Gamble who announced aftermarket yesterday that Alan Lafley returned to the company as CEO. They traded 3% higher premarket and held on to these gains throughout the session. Gamestop suffered the biggest losses on the day due to uncertainty about how Microsoft's new Xbox will sell games. Abercrombie and Fitch also lagged in response to their pre-market earnings miss. Finally, the DJIA finished up 0.06% at 15303.10, the S&P 500 finished down 0.26% at 1646.30 and the NASDAQ 100 finished down 0.01% at 2991.02.
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Joe puts up a tough custody battle; Kitty drops a Halloween bombshell that will alter the Walker family's future.
Kitty and Sarah's attempt at a spa escape becomes an entangled mess; Tommy crosses a dangerous line in search of companionship; Rebecca worries about Justin's impossibly speedy recovery; Kevin presses Saul to confess to his past.
The Walkers suffer a tragic and private loss; Kitty brings in an expert (Danny Glover) to advise Robert on his campaign; Sarah must re-evaluate her custody agreement.


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Why sum from 0 to infinity? Wait, actually, why sum at all?!
after it's first dropped, the ball will rise to a height of . The second time, it will rise to a height of , and so on..
So the nth rise is the nth term of the geometric series with , which is..?


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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Learning to Capitalize and Remain Resilient In a Strained Job Market
Put Your Social Networking Skills in Motion
There are several online and local social networking groups that you can target to get to know people in your industry. There are tons of message boards and online forums that one can join to find leads on employment and what not. Learn the latest and find vital information. Pertinent names to know and necessary people to meet.
Try a Variety of Freelance Gigs
Ultimately a fulltime, long-term freelance job would be ideal. However, with uneasy times amongst us you honestly have to change your perspective. One can try taking that part-time or short term project that one would not have normally taken before. Look at such opportunities as a learning experience and look at it as a way to get paid for networking. Working on new projects brings more knowledge. It's an excellent way to market your talents to an audience that may not have had access to your work before and get paid for it at the same time.
Polish & Update Your Professional Image
When ever there are changes in the job market it is always a great time to update or shall we say "renew" ones portfolio and the presentation of it. Is your image, resume or portfolio dated? Does it show that ones stuck in some sort of time capsule? Make sure ones image is always fresh, professional, current and true to your industry. The way you market yourself determines how long it is before you get a reply. It truly determines the type of offers you actually receive. Know ones strength see yourself as a brand and a force to be reckoned with.
Resilience & Realism
In the end it's always good to set goals and be realistic. Understand that it's a lot of work in selling oneself in a strong economy with a vibrant job market. So with that being said, one has to work that much harder with things being the way they currently are. Have tons of patience and perseverance and success is sure to come.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Useful Ninja Tools In the World of Freelance
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
When a Client Rejects a Ninja's Style
When your client says things you did not anticipate or prefer not to hear, then you know its time to regroup and go back to the drawing board regarding that project. There can be numerous reasons why the client may not like your work. If you don't ask, you don't know.
To insure your project ends on a positive note. Here are a few things to consider when a client has an objection about your work.
-Always remain calm and keep a positive outlook when dealing with client.
-Try not to come off as defensive when giving your response to client. Choose your words carefully so you don't sound as though you're blaming client (even if it's a situation where the client failed to mention a vital detail or step or give proper instructions).
-Be sure to get a full explanation or the specifics of what your client didn't like about your work.
-Keep in mind that this happens to the best of us. Don't let one situation hinder you from moving forward. Don't allow one client's opinion affect your judgment.
-Learn from each situation so that you can reduce any future negative feedback.
-Be sure to end on a good note by trying to make the situation right. Professionalism is the key. You never know how your ability to handle this situation can effect future situations.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Ninjas Narrowing Down Their Niche
Developing A Niche Creates Opportunity
When you create a niche for yourself you create a buzz or put your unique mark in the area of your specialty. This in turn creates opportunity for your clients to get know you and all your skill sets. Be careful not to list all your skills on your business card initially. By doing so you're careful not to overwhelm or appear all over the place. This will open the door for repeat business and your clients will get to know you and your quality of work. As your steadily cornering your market, this leaves room for you to veer off and work on other skills sets if you choose. This way you are neither extending nor limiting yourself as a Ninja Freelancer.
Establishing Your Niche is Your Passport to Expertise
Your already good at what you do. The repetitive nature of what you do, along with your ability to constantly learn and research daily puts you at an Expert level. You will know more than the average person in your field. With time your clients will be able to immediately see your expertise in the quality of work that you produce.
A Niche That Makes Sense
With all your talents finding your niche or narrowing it down is most vital. Look at what types of work that you enjoy. Does it allow you to interact with people of interest? How can your skill sets really help others? Is your skill sets really marketable and does it really make dollars and sense for you? The goal of doing all of this is really is about being focused. Focus brings success and that's what creating your niche as a ninja Freelancer is really all about.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Freelance Does Not Equate Tax Free
The end of the year is quickly approaching. This means, before you know it Tax Season will be here again. When you're out there on your own doing the entrepreneur thing, there may be a little confusion as to what to classify yourself as on your tax documents. You may choose to call yourself a 1099 Worker, Sole Proprietor, Freelancer, Subcontractor, Free Agent, or an Independent Professional. No matter which title you prefer, you are still considered self-employed.
As a self-employed, you are subject to self-employment tax. When you are self-employed and don't have another business entity like a partnership or corporation then you are considered a sole proprietor. No need to register as one because you are considered one already. Bottom line regardless of what you refer to yourself as whether it is a Freelancer or 1099er, paying self-employment tax is mandatory. As you prepare for paying your self employment taxes there are a few proactive things you can do to ease the tax woes. First keep records of important documents that will support your books such as:
- Bank deposit slips
- Receipts
- Invoices
- Forms 1099
- Paid Bills
- Canceled Checks
Being self employed often means you have to be a bit more detailed about your business financial record keeping skills. Your record keeping system should include a summary of your business transactions which consist of accounting journals and or ledgers. These records should reflect your gross income, as well as your deductions and credits. Keep in mind your purchases are the items you use to function as a Freelancer. Your supporting documents should show the amounts paid and how much the amount was for purchases. Your expenses are the costs you incur to work as a Freelancer. This is separate from your purchases.
You should hold onto all records of employment for at least four years. Hire an Accountant/Professional Tax Preparer who knows what they are doing if you don't. This will save you from ever showing up on the Tax Audit List. Just by implementing these few steps this will ensure that you are prepared when tax season rolls around.


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Best birthday ever
Thanks to all who made Gale Free Library's 125th anniversary celebration last Friday "Holden's best birthday party ever." We lost count, but we think more than 600 people showed up for the festive evening.
It would not have been possible without the members of the Friends of Gale Free Library, the musicians, bakers, servers, gardeners, third grade artists, teachers, program leaders, book sellers, photographers and videographers, the army of greeters and general helpers, the eloquent speakers, the police officer who directed traffic, those who donated gifts in kind, and most of all the library staff. We wish we could single out everyone. You made Friday, June 21, 2013, a night to remember.
Susan Marsh, organizer
Richard Maurer, library trustee
Roberta Bodwell, president of The Friends
of Gale Free Library
Susan Scott, director of Gale Free Library


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So, what really happened with Newt 2008? Many pundits, here and elsewhere, divined his Newteness' most recent statements as an indication that he would run after all. Then, with an obscure legal explanation, he puts the stops on. What's really going on here?
The intrepid Byron York recites the more lengthy legal explanations behind Newt's exit and notes:
The problem is that all that can be perfectly true and one can still ask why Gingrich did not know until Saturday morning that his going forward could involve possible violations of the campaign finance laws. Why go so far – creating a campaign website, securing pledges, taking a leave from Fox – without knowing the basic rules?
As the old maxim goes: "it is the first obligation of a statesman to get elected." It appears that Newt & Co. just couldn't figure out a legal way to get their message across and raise money at the same time. So instead… they folded.
Compare this to Mitt Romney, who set up the Commonwealth PAC, reaching into local state entities, raising money for local leaders, and taking the money leftover to pursue a run for the President — all of it through a legal, political vehicle. This took years of research, planning and preparation. And it worked.
Newt, for all his incredible ideas, is apparently handicapped when it comes to execution. Perhaps… his exit is all for the best.


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Air-accident investigators in London said yesterday that a fire inside a parked Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Friday did not appear to be caused by any problems with the plane's new lithium-ion batteries.
That finding was a relief to Boeing and the 13 airlines that have bought the planes, which were grounded for four months worldwide this year after two episodes involving fire or smoke from the batteries. However, independent experts said it was hard to understand what could have caused a fire intense enough to break through the carbon-composite skin on the top of the jet, leaving the possibility that Boeing still could face a setback if the investigators find problems with another system on the plane.The British Air Accidents Investigation Branch said in a statement yesterday that it was trying to identify the cause of the fire, which occurred on an unoccupied Ethiopian Airlines 787 parked at Heathrow Airport.
The statement said the fire resulted in smoke throughout the plane and extensive damage in the upper part of the rear fuselage. But the damage was not near either of the lithium-ion batteries.
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Angela Johnson began her career in children's literature with picture books. Right from the start (Tell Me a Story, Mama, a gentle dialogue between a reminiscing mother and a child eager to hear family history) she embraced the themes of family connection and the linkage between the past and the present. She's now capably produced a half-dozen picture books ranging from the humorously absurd (Julius) to the touching (When I Am Old with You, a Coretta Scott King Honor Book).
Her most remarkable achievements, however, have been her pair of rich and luminous novels, Toning the Sweep and Humming Whispers. We're stingy with stars at the Bulletin, and the unanimous decision to star two out of two was, to say the least, highly unusual, but it was well-merited by Johnson's combination of distinctive voice, fluid yet thoughtful prose, and courageous young heroines. The novels are concise (Humming Whispers is the longer at 121 pages) and rich, with enough internal conflict to keep things going even in the absence of overt villainy, and with an easy and intimate style that young readers will appreciate.
Nor does she fall into the trap that some otherwise talented novelists do of repeatedly writing the same book. In Toning the Sweep (winner of the Coretta Scott King Award), Emmie is piecing together her family's past in the face of her grandmother's impending death; in Humming Whispers, Sophy mourns for the loss of her schizophrenic sister's future and fears that the same fate awaits her. The first, filled with open spaces and dry hot days, is set in the southwestern desert; the second, resonant with the sound of pavement and street life, in the urban midwest.
Both books, however, treat with tender understanding the chasms that can separate people and the necessity of bridging those chasms. Depicting the positive is a real literary challenge, and the results are unfortunately more often syrupy than compelling. Johnson avoids this pitfall, and her work shines with an abounding but never indulgent affection for all her characters, whose love for one another makes both stories hopeful in spite of bitter past tragedies and shadowed futures. In each book, her main focus is a close-knit family of strong African-American women, but her writing finds worth in everyone in the crowd--the dancers, the neighbors, the passersby. Through it all is that rare thing--true generosity towards humankind, expressed with sufficient eloquence and particularity that it may well succeed in convincing readers that such an attitude has merit.
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Hot Springs Country Club â Majestic Course
Hot Springs, Arkansas
April 16-18, 2004
Henriques victorious in Hot Springs Boys Division
HOT SPRINGS, Ark.â- Tiffany Lua of Rowland Heights, Calif., had a scorching front nine and coasted in on the back side to card a 2-under-par 70 and take the medalist honors in the Girls Division of the Ashworth Junior at Hot Springs. In the Boys Division, first-round leader, Nuno Henriques of Bradenton, Fla., struggled slightly, but managed to card a 3-over-par 75 in the final round to hold on for a wire-to-wire victory.
The second-annual Ashworth Junior at Hot Springs was a 36-hole stroke-play event, conducted by the American Junior Golf Association at Hot Springs Country Clubâs Majestic Course. The tournament featured 96 boy and girl junior golfers, ages 12-18, from 21 states and Canada. It is the first Ashworth Preseason event to feature both male and female juniors.
The AJGAâs Ashworth Junior Series is a series designed specifically for first-time AJGA members or those members who have not yet participated in an AJGA Open event, AJGA Invitational or Nike Golf Junior All-Star Series event in the current calendar year and/or the previous calendar year.
Lua, who entered the second day just one shot off the lead after a first-round 75, got off to a slow start with a bogey on her first hole, No. 18. From there however, the tables turned as she birdied four of her next eight holes and fired a 3-under-par 33 on the front nine to sit at 2-under-par after 10 holes.
âI had a great front nine today,â Lua said. âI made several good approach shots and made two big birdie putts on Nos. 7
and 8.â
The 13-year-old continued her hot play on the back nine with a birdie on the par-4 11th, but gave that stroke back with a bogey on No. 13. That accompanied with the bogey on No. 18 gave her a 37 on the back side and a 2-under-par total of 70. Luaâs 70 which was the only round under par all weekend in the Girls Division, gave her a two-day total of 145, and a four-shot victory.
âI really enjoyed my first AJGA event,â Lua said. âI am even more excited to play in my next one.â
Finishing in second place behind Lua was 17-year-old Kristin Ingram of Pasadena, Calif. Ingram shot a final-round 75, which along with a first-round 74 gave her a two-day total of 149.
âOverall, I am very happy with my play for the weekend,â Ingram said. âMy putts just didnât fall today.â
Rounding out the top three in the Girls Division were Brooke Goodwin of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., and Rachel Ingram of Jonesborough, Tenn., who tied for third with two-day totals of 154.
In the Boys Division, Henriquesâ play slipped slightly from his 2-under-par 70 on Saturday, but his 75 was good enough for a two-day 145 and a one-stroke victory.
âMy long game wasnât that good today, but I made a lot of putts that really saved me,â Henriques said.
Henriques, got off to a good start with birdies on Nos. 1, 4 and 5. This along with a bogey on No. 3 left the junior at 2-under-par after five holes. The 16-year-old encountered a few problems through the middle portion of his round, but got his game back together and birdied Nos. 14 and 17 to get back to 3-over-par, where he finished the round.
âI had a really up and down tournament,â Henriques said. âI made a bunch of birdies, but I made several bogies too.â
Finishing second in the Boys Division was 15-year-old Cole Fisher of Hot Springs, Ark. The hometown junior shot a 77 in the first round, but came back strong with a tournament low 3-under-par 69 in the final round.
âI had some trouble yesterday, but came back and played well today,â Fisher said. âIt feels great to play well at home.â
Rounding out the top five were Kevin Kring of Springfield, Mo., with a two-day 147, Andrew Yun of University Place, Wash., with a 148, and Sean Madgett of Sammamish, Wash., with a 149.
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA has a membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.
Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
For more information about the Ashworth Junior at Hot Springs or any other AJGA event, please contact AJGA Headquarters at (770) 868-4200.
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The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA's mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
What is Leadership Links?
Leadership Links is a new program whereby the AJGA is able to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age. This program gives juniors all the tools necessary to donate their time, talent and resources to local charities and the AJGA youth development programs. Please click here to learn more about the program and the different opportunities available.


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Marcus Perez, 39, of Refugio, Jessie Perez, 37, and John Bustos, 26, both of Victoria, were indicted on multiple counts for their alleged involvement.
They remain in the Refugio County Jail.
Vasquez, who is also believed to be a member of the Mexican Mafia, also known as La Eme, was beaten and left for dead last year and dumped on Highway 239.
Passing motorists found Vasquez at 3 p.m. on May 1 with his pants pulled down around his ankles.
"Pulling a man's pants down like that is a sign that, at some time, he disrespected someone, probably a gang leader in the Mexican Mafia," said Robert Bolcik, Refugio County sheriff.
Vasquez was flown by air ambulance to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio where he was placed on life support. He survived but is left in a near vegetative state, according to the sheriff.
Investigators in the sheriff's office believe Vasquez was beaten in a home on First Street where Marcus Perez lived at the time. After the beating, Bolcik said Vasquez was driven to Highway 239 and dumped into a ditch.
"Evidence shows that the beating may have stemmed from an incident that happened while Vasquez was in prison in 2007," Bolcik said.
During his incarceration, Vasquez received a sexual conduct reprimand, according to Lt. Martin DeLeon, who is the lead investigator in the case.
"Sexual misconduct in prison is against the Mexican Mafia's code of ethics," DeLeon said.
The suspected gang members were believed to be biding their time to punish Vasquez until April 15 when he was released from prison, according to DeLeon.
"He is severely brain damaged and not able to fully comprehend what happened to him," Bolcik said.
The investigation led the sheriff's department to Victoria where more information was obtained from Crime Stoppers and the three suspects were arrested last September.
Marcus Perez was indicted for theft of a firearm; directing activities of certain criminal street crimes; attempted murder; aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury; and engaging in organized criminal activity.
Jessie Perez was indicted for directing activities of certain criminal street gangs; attempted murder; aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury; and engaging in organized criminal activity.
John Bustos was indicted for attempted murder; aggravated assault causing serious bodily harm; and engaging in organized criminal activity.
Other indictments handed down by the grand jury include:
• Peter DeLeon, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, and endangering a child;
• Larry Garcia Jr., driving while intoxicated with a child passenger and tampering with physical evidence;
•Alton Wayne LaFrance, theft of property;
•Bryant Lewis, attempted arson of a habitation;
•Juan Luis Perez, burglary of a habitation;
• Robert Joseph Thompson, retaliation habitual felony offender, escape, threatened use of a deadly weapon-habitual felony offender; evading arrest/detention with previous conviction;
• Ysidro Trevino, burglary of a building - two counts; Jose Uria Sanchez, possession of marijuana;
• Guillermo Mendoza Jr., money laundering, between $1,500 and $20,000
Seven other indictments were handed down; however, the suspects have not yet been arrested.


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For the Love of Chocolat by Sienna Mynx is the continuation of Lee's Girls Series. The story began in The Heist and continues with the same intensity and excitement. This interracial romance features a biracial woman and a white man. With her father's death now avenged, Michelle is determined to leave the life behind. However, this is impossible because she's made several powerful enemies and Lee won't let her go because he loves her. The story is sophisticatedly written and the attention to details in developing the plot and characters makes it an even greater experience. The characters come alive and their scenes are interesting from one event to the next. Lee should be a bad guy but it's hard to hate a man who so passionately loves his woman. Michelle is conflicted and I felt her confusion in wanting to stay and also wanting to leave Lee because of his shady lifestyle. The suspenseful moments add to the overall entertainment and there is a climatic ending. Start with The Heist to get the full entertaining effect of this gripping story.
Jewel thief, Michelle Dixon has gotten her revenge against the people who killed her father. However, she is no closer to freedom from the life or from Lee Sullivan. She loves but resents Lee for pulling her back into the life of jewelry heisting after she worked so hard to leave it behind. Michelle remains determined to buy her and her sister's freedom. As it stands, only retrieving the mythical Chalice will guarantee safe passage for them. They will finally be free of the Order and of Lee but can Michelle ever be free of Lee when he owns her heart? Determined to try, Michelle breaks into the Briscol Bank vault to retrieve the Chalice based on clues left by her father. She is able to successfully recover the rare artifact but in the process learns secrets between her sister and Lee that irrevocably damage their tenuous relationship. Heartbroken and disillusioned, Michelle plans to leave him the minute she can. Her escape from the vault is thwarted and she is injured in the process. Michelle and Lee suffer an unthinkable loss and they're lives remain entwined as they seek comfort in each other.
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It seemed like a routine question.
State Rep. Terry Johnson had called a Statehouse news conference to discuss his revamped gun bill, which would bring "stand your ground" and other gun-friendly provisions to Ohio.
After going through his bulleted talking points on the substitute measure, he was asked: "What are the changes in the sub bill?"
The McDermott Republican appeared befuddled by the question, before turning to the gun-rights advocates standing behind him for the answer.
Jim Irvine, president of Buckeye Firearms Foundation, stepped to the microphone to explain the proposal that was introduced under Johnson's name.
Tweets of the week, from veteran watchdog Catherine Turcer of Common Cause-Ohio, on Halloween:
• In Ohio individuals can donate $12,155.52 per election to candidates; more than individual poverty level of $11,490 #ScaryStatehouse
• Term-limited legislators continue to receive campaign $$$ despite no election on horizon
• Legislators exempted themselves from Ohio's open meetings law, so that they can "caucus" with members of their own party
• Scary sta t — 1 32 members of the Ohio General Assembly & 1,429 legislative lobbyists
During extended debate over a bill that would restrict ballot access for candidates from minority political parties, state Rep. Matt Huffman, R-Lima, suggested that someone could form the Throw 'Em All Out Party.
"Those candidates would get a lot of votes," he added.
Uh, might wanna be careful about giving ideas to the great unwashed outside of Columbus, Matt.
In that same debate, Ohio Democratic Chairman Chris Redfern, a state representative from Ottawa County, almost broke the heavy-duty BS meter at the Statehouse when he remarked, "I'm just looking out for my friends in the tea party. That's the kind of guy I am."
Cincinnati-area Rep. John Becker wants to be known as Ohio's most-conservative legislator. In his latest email to supporters on Friday, he notes that some of the same arguments used to advance gay marriage can be applied to polygamy and parent-adult child relationships.
But he goes a step further by applying the pro-gay marriage rhetoric to inter-species marriage:
"It's all about love. If a human and a member of a different species love each other, then why shouldn't they have the same rights to marry as same species humans? It doesn't affect anybody else's marriage. Besides that, what a farmer does in the privacy of his own barn, with his own cattle, is none of anybody else's business. If you disagree, you're a hate monger and a bigot."


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