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A fact-finding delegation has just completed an initial assessment of the damage inflicted on south Lebanon by Israel. A blizzard of cluster bombs, banned by international law, has wrought havoc on the Lebanese people and destroyed much of their property and basic infrastructure. Buildings, painted with warning signs of "M42 Cluster", have been posted to alert residents of the potential for further loss of live by unexploded bomblets.
An Israeli army commander expressed outrage over the senseless carnage (reported in the Sept. 13 issue of the Israeli newspaper, Haaretz), "What we did was insane and monstrous, we covered entire villages with cluster bombs." He accused the Israeli military of a callous insensitivity to Lebanese civilians by dropping more than 1.2 million cluster bombs."
The UN confirmed that Israel dropped 90 per cent of all cluster bombers in Lebanon in the three days preceding the cease fire which had already been negotiated. The lethal bomblets pose a serious risk to the civilian population, especially young children and farmers who are fearful of working in their fields. Mayor Qasin of Houla (650 feet from the Israeli border). reported that most of the local crops were coated with a toxic ash from the bombing which rendered them inedible.
The bombing almost wiped out Al-Khiam. 1,000 house were completely destroyed and 3,000 severely damaged – out of a total of 4,800 homes. Bin Jbeil, the main urban center in south Lebanon, was reduced to a wasteland of rubble and most of the remaining buildings are largely uninhabitable. Dr. Fouad Taha, the director of the local hospital, reported the destruction of the operating rooms and electrical generators. Bombed bridges and highways exacerbate the hardship to civilians and relief workers. Schools, mosques and small shops in Dihye, situated on the south side of Beirut, have been reduced to rubble. There is mounting suspicion that a number of successful Lebanese companies that were in direct competition with Israel, were specifically targeted. One silver lining, is the massive destruction of Lebanon seems have forged a new alliance between the Muslim and Christian communities.
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Original post made by Jag Singh, Duveneck/St. Francis, on Oct 5, 2006
Like this commentPosted by Boaz
a resident of Greater Miranda
on Oct 6, 2006 at 8:45 am
Once again we are exposed to one-sided analysis by Jag Singh.
Where is the link to the actual quote from the Israeli army commander so that we can read his real quote in context?
What about the fact that Hezbollah initiated this war and then fired rockets indiscriminately into Israel?
What we have here is a continuation of JAg's Israel bashing.
I say bravo to Israel for showinmg such restraint--I would have literally bombed Lebanon back to the tsone age.


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Gun crime a growing concern.So which one is it? Yet again the rush for sensationalism by the media is at the expense of logic.In England and Wales, the total of 46 homicides involving firearms in 2005-2006 was the lowest since the late 1980s.
This is a discussion on "Gun Crime a Growing Concern in GB" within the The Second Amendment & Gun Legislation Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; Thoughts? Insight? I feel awful for those kids. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070215/...n_gun_violence -------------------------- LONDON - Police stepped up armed patrols in south London Thursday after the month's third ...
Thoughts? Insight? I feel awful for those kids.
LONDON - Police stepped up armed patrols in south London Thursday after the month's third fatal shooting of a neighborhood teenager gave rise to mounting concern about gun crime, despite statistics that showed many such crimes dropping.
Billy Cox, 15, was shot dead in a public housing complex on Wednesday. On Feb. 6, 15-year-old Michael Dosunmu was gunned down in his bedroom, three days after James Andre Smartt-Ford, 16, was killed by a gunman at an ice rink in the city.
The killings stirred public attention in part because the victims had not been reported to have done anything to provoke their attackers. Dosunmu was described as a churchgoing, family-oriented teenager, while neighbors said Cox had no ties to local gangs.
A man has been charged in Dosunmu's death but there were no charges in the other two killings.
Possession of handguns was largely outlawed in 1998, in reaction to the massacre two years earlier of 16 kindergarten pupils and their teacher in Dunblane, Scotland, by a man armed with four legally owned handguns.
In England and Wales, the total of 46 homicides involving firearms in 2005-2006 was the lowest since the late 1980s.
Gun crime in London fell 14 percent last year, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Ian Blair told reporters after an emergency meeting with commanders Thursday, but added that he was worried by an emerging trend which has seen boys with guns involved in killings and other serious violent crime.
Blair promised to step up high-visibility patrols in the area. He also asked Britain's Home Secretary Thursday to support lowering the minimum age for the mandatory five-year sentence for illegal gun possession from 21 to 17.
Few details have been made available about the recent fatal shootings, but some south London residents blamed the rise of a street culture that glorified gun possession and membership in criminal gangs.
"Guns have gone from the domain of the crack-cocaine dealers to now being an everyday accessory, a fashionable accessory, that young people want to be seen with, unfortunately," said Claudia Webbe, vice chair of an independent panel which advises Operation Trident, which London police set up in 1998 to combat gun crime, much of it involving drug dealers.
"I think that's what's motivating young people, where a gun has become almost a status symbol, demanding respect and power," Webbe said in an interview with British Broadcasting Corp. radio.
Joanna Harrison, 37, said her daughter knew victim Billy Cox, who had been a target for abuse because he wasn't part of a gang
"He got beat up for no reason. People went and bottled him and his mother in his own home. He got hammered. He looked like the Elephant Man," Harrison said.
More than 300 police officers and 70 support staff are assigned to Operation Trident, which has claimed many successes. In 2005-2006, officers arrested and charged a suspect in every murder case investigated, won life sentences in 12 cases of gun crime, seized 117 firearms and $700,000 in cash.
A Home Office report last year found that a handgun which has already been used in a crime could be bought for $300-$400, while a "clean" 9mm gun would fetch $2,000 or more.
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ITFT / Quick Kill Review"It is enough to note, as we have observed, that the American people have considered the handgun to be the quintessential self-defense weapon." - Justice Scalia, SCOTUS - DC v Heller - 26 JUN 2008
Gun crime a growing concern.So which one is it? Yet again the rush for sensationalism by the media is at the expense of logic.In England and Wales, the total of 46 homicides involving firearms in 2005-2006 was the lowest since the late 1980s.
Correction - Sept 1997!!!!Possession of handguns was largely outlawed in 1998
Well - the 'gangstas' will, same as anywhere, be finding guns regardless of any laws - and all the while the honest 'subject' has no legitimate means of self defense.
As ever - blame guns as entities and not the perpetrators using them ...... altho here the two go together. No amount of 'control' will stop it either because as mentioned, in the gang communities guns are status symbols and always will be.
I continue to heave big sighs for the way the whole UK has gone - and is still going. More laws - and ever more laws ....... fat lot of good they do against the law-breakers.
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"To own a gun and assume that you are armed
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In my opinion, which is mine and not yours, I understand that you are never going to get rid of all of trash. However, IMHO, if the penalty was to be so large, say life without parole, or death, for crimes like rape, murder, robbery, etc, that after they made an example out of the first dozen or so, the rest of the garbage, most of them anyway, would think about a new life style. I understand that there is always a few hammerheads out there that just don't care. There will always be some.
I know that this is just a dream I have because of all of the political correctness, and bleeding heart liberals and such, but I think it would work if the politicians AND the people would say just what Popeye says, "Enough is enough, and enough is too much"! There has to be an end to all this madness or my grandtwins are really gonna be screwed when they grow up. I'm sure there are tons of people who feel the same, but until we can get the right people into the right places, doing the right things, guess we just have to put up with it. About all I can do is keep up my training and protect what I can.
A person is justified in the use of deadly force, if such person reasonably believes deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to such person or a third person.
This is a good one. No guns to protect your self and the cops are patroling unarmed to capture Armed BG. This is a joke. Sure looks like the cops have things under control. I sure wouldn't want to live in London.
If I remember reading correctly. A couple years ago they revamped their crime reporting system so that it would look a lot lower than it was. Basically to try and justify the firearm's ban. Last year their violent crimes passed ours though (per capita). I figure it's a matter of time before that country goes nuts. Less freedom there every single day.
...He suggested that "every American citizen" should own a rifle and train with it on firing ranges "at every courthouse." -Chesty Puller
Those all look like specailizd security details, not average everyday police. ^^
- Janq
"Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy
"A license to carry a concealed weapon does not make you a free-lance policeman." - Florida Div. of Licensing
Agreed although they do represent a growing trend for armed patrol (picture 1), but my point was that not all LEOs in GB are unarmed.
They are becoming far more common than people here believe, go to London and you'll be surpised.
$20 says they will ban thinking about guns next.
07/02 FFL/SOT since 2006
Probably the only home based FFL that doesn't do transfers.
two-cents, your graph demonstrates that England has FAR more homicides of the non-gun variety than of the gun-related ones. I wonder why they are not screaming about how many people are being killed in all the other ways.
All this concern for a line on a graph that is almost level, and way down at the bottom. What about that red line up near the 800 mark?!
Well, the non-gun homicides were all committed by people hitting each other with teapots and teacups, and the tea lobby in the UK is not going to allow any restrictions on teapots or teacups.
But the fact that they HAVE TO in order to be effective should have eliminated the stupid 'pride' that Britons have in their police being unarmed.
They have to admit that in the current state of things, it's folly to believe that unarmed cops are an effective policing force. When they need something done for real, their cops are ARMED.
The police in pic 1 look to be specialized as well and themselves working in a group toward a specialized assignment.
Why would average everyday street cops be working in a pack of five and all carrying SMGs...to ostensibly handout parking, speeding, and jaywalking tickets?
Below is some interesting reading on the subject...
Guns And Bobbies
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003 By J.F.O. MCALLISTER/LONDON
"Why don't British police routinely carry guns?...opponents are convinced that more extensive arming of police won't help...avoiding an arms race with criminals (virtually all guns are illegal) has helped keep Britain's firearm-murder rate to less than one-thirtieth the U.S. level. British practice relies mainly on gunless police, backed up when needed by units intensively trained not only in marksmanship but in how to discriminate among dangerous criminals, deranged people and lads larking with an air pistol. Scotland Yard now has some 1,750 officers authorized to use firearms out of a total of about 26,000, less than half of those authorized 20 years ago. The shrinkage is due to a policy of investing more training in officers allowed to pull the trigger, after a spate of incidents in which cops shot innocent people.
Police themselves aren't eager to obtain guns. The Police Federation polled its members in 1995; 79% opposed being routinely armed. Michael Yardley, an expert on armed policing, says "Many police officers will refuse to be armed, either because they are committed to generally unarmed policing, or because they might feel they are not well suited to it."
British Police Get Right to Carry Stun Guns
Weekend Edition Saturday, October 9, 2004 · The British government has authorized police in the United Kingdom to carry stun guns. Also known by their brand name "Taser," the weapons incapacitate people with an electrical charge. Human rights groups had initially expressed doubts about the weapons' safety. NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports.
Should all police officers carry guns?
Saturday, May 13, 2006
<Take note of the citize responses to the article including those from UK police themselves>
- Janq
"Killers who are not deterred by laws against murder are not going to be deterred by laws against guns. " - Robert A. Levy
"A license to carry a concealed weapon does not make you a free-lance policeman." - Florida Div. of Licensing
The Police in picture 1 were the response to the London bombings according to the text accompanying the photo, more of a patrol than a security detail.
I agree that armed Police isn't the norm there, but it isn't nonexistent as was said earlier.

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Thank you PSN for going with Form over Function, and I mean that sarcastically. Sure, maybe a facelift was needed to re-invigorate the PSN Store, but not at the expense of the user experience. Games should be able to be located quickly and easily by title and categorized by letter of the alphabet. The previous incarnation of the store allowed for near instant access to the store and extremely easy visual navigation. The new store looks nice, but has lost the intuitive visual navigation system. The best way to locate anything is to search for it by typing in the name of the game. This is inefficient if you mispell something or skip a letter and then get stuck having to retype it in again. I used to be able to go into the store (which again, would load instantly) and locate the games I own and find add-on and or updates and get them done in less than five minutes. This would allow me to have minimal time in the store so that I could spend more of my precious gaming time actually playing games. NOW, I have to spend so much extra time looking through everything to see if I have the latest add-on content. Sometimes, I only have a half hour or so to play a game. (Like tonight) and if I have to spend all my time hunting for add-on content then I've wasted my time and I'll play my XBox. I don't care how pretty something is as long as it works the way it should and this new update to the store doesn't work. It's inefficient and the user experience has just been decimated. Fix it and do it fast or I'll spend more time playing the XBox 360 than I do my beloved PS3.


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Stocks Slip after Bernanke, Mild Data
Major stock indexes finished modestly lower Thursday, but gained for the month, as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said productivity will probably grow for some time. Earlier, a closely watched inflation gauge held relatively steady, while other economic reports bucked fears of a sharp slowdown.
The Dow Jones industrial average edged down 1.76 points, or 0.02%, to 11,381.15, a gain of 1.7% for August. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 slipped 0.46 points, or 0.04%, to 1,303.81, a 2.1% monthly increase. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite lost 1.98 points, or 0.09%, to 2,183.75, jumping 4.4% on the month.
Trading was moderate ahead of the holiday weekend. NYSE breadth was positive, with 20 issues advancing for every 13 declining, while Nasdaq breadth was 16-14 positive.
A set of economic data Thursday suggested the economy still has some strength. Personal income rose 0.5% in July, in line with expectations. A gauge of personal consumption expenditures excluding food and energy, the core PCE deflator, rose 0.1% after a 0.2% increase in June. The core PCE deflator is the Fed's preferred measure of inflation.
The numbers suggest the Fed should not raise interest rates further, some analysts say. "With savings so low, higher interest rates, especially mortgage rates, could cause an abrupt change in consumer behavior," says Peter Morici, a professor at the University of Maryland School of Business and former chief economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission. "A sharp increase in savings could throw the economy into recession."
However, others expect inflation to continue its rise. "Monthly core PCE inflation was below its recent trend due to the impact of lower apparel prices, which we expect to reverse," says John Ryding, chief U.S. economist at Bear Stearns. "We see core inflation moving above the forecast range for 2006 in the coming months."
Meanwhile, jobless claims dropped 2,000 to 316,000 in the week ended Aug. 26, from an upwardly revised 318,000 the week before. The Chicago purchasing managers index of regional business activity fell to 57.1 in August from 57.9 in July. Factory orders dipped 0.6% in July after increasing 1.5% in June.
Fed Chairman Bernanke, speaking in Greenville (S.C.), said productivity growth is likely to continue its healthy post-1995 trend, but did not comment specifically on interest rates or inflation. Elsewhere, the European Central Bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 3%, but policymakers indicated they would consider a rate hike in October to combat inflation pressures.
Friday's calendar holds a key report on August payrolls. Other data releases are set to include vehicle sales, construction spending, and the Institute for Supply Management's index of manufacturing activity.
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Asian markets ended higher. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rebounded 268.74 points, or 1.69%, to 16,140.76. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index gained 107.56 points, or 0.62%, to 17,392.27. Korea's Kospi index advanced 11.39 points, or 0.85%, to 1,352.74
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FOXBORO — Though New England is on the edge of its proverbial seat as it awaits word on just how big Tom Brady's extension will be worth, it's important to remember that the Patriots haven't had to invest too much recently when it comes to acquiring their quarterbacks.
Brady, a sixth-round pick and Matt Cassel, a seventh-rounder, have obviously had success in their careers, and with current backup Brian Hoyer entering his second season, it appears he, an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State, could be the next value under center.
Hoyer played sparingly in five games as a rookie last season, and as the No. 2 quarterback prepares to serve as security should anything happen to Brady, his comfort on the field is quite apparent. He's certainly outshone rookie Zac Robinson and has developed a sense of familiarity with the receivers on the roster.
"For me, it's just that I can go in there and rattle off a play this year, whereas last year I was just trying to spit it out word-by-word," Hoyer said Monday. "Now, it's just I hear it and it automatically means something to me, whereas last year I had to kind of think about it a little bit."
Things weren't always so cool for Hoyer, who can still recall the first time he met Brady. Introducing himself to one of the game's all-time greats and his future mentor wasn't easy to do.
"I was in the room and he just walked in and was like, 'Hi, I'm Tom,'" Hoyer recalled. "I was like, 'Yeah, I know.'"
Now that they've had over a year to get to know one another, Brady and Hoyer seemed to have developed quite the rapport, something director of player personnel Nick Caserio has noticed. The two even have an ongoing competition in what they refer to as the "bucket drill," which consists of the quarterbacks trying to sink passes into an empty barrel from varying distances.
"He's been huge for my development just by watching him and asking questions and learning from him. He's really helped me out and he really hasn't even had to do anything," Hoyer said. "He's just been a good teammate, a good mentor. I watch him practice and I ask him questions. I've learned a lot just by doing that."
Surprisingly, Hoyer has actually had Brady's number when it comes to the bucket drill, sinking three passes to Brady's goose egg. For someone with such a high level of comfort on the field and a player that has looked very strong in camp — let alone the fact that he came from a pro-style offense — it's surprising that he was passed over by every team in the draft.
"Obviously, we didn't draft him either, but it's just the way it works out sometimes," Caserio said. "Some players get drafted, some players aren't drafted. I can't really tell you why or why he didn't. We're just happy he's here on the club."
Now that he is in the club and appears to have a stranglehold on the No. 2 job, it isn't particularly hard to see why. He rarely makes mistakes in practice and is generally with Brady at all times on the field, even when Robinson isn't.
Caserio spoke highly of Hoyer's instincts Monday while also complimenting the young quarterbacks ball placement and decision-making. Though Hoyer isn't the type to rave about his own attributes on the field, he'll take the praise when it comes to the placement of his passes, especially if they're headed in the direction of a blue barrel.
"I know it's killing [Brady] that he hasn't hit one of those bucket shots yet and I have, so I make sure I remind him every now and then," Hoyer said with a grin.
At the end of the day, the relationship with Brady — even if it's in competition (he noted the two have yet to butt heads over their respective schools) — is one that Hoyer views as being incredibly valuable to his progression, and he's not willing to let it go unnoticed.
"The best thing about being the backup for Tom Brady is learning from Tom Brady, in my opinion the best in the league," Hoyer said. "Whether it's us working on our footwork or us doing our bucket drill over there, or watching film or just watching him practice, I think that's just the most important thing I can get from being his backup."
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Thanks for the review. You are right, the back is made of metal with a kind of plastic paint or skin which gives a matt effect.
Did you try gameloft games?
Could be interesting to indicate the game version, if chainfire has to be used to make it work, if there are problems of resolution compatibility . MIB works flawlessly
Only I tried Asphalt_6, I'm not a great gamer. The game version is 1.3.3 and to get the compatibility I changed the build.prop: ro.product.model=GT-I9100 and ro.product.brand=samsung
As I said you, I'm not a great gamer, not experience with games, but I think that no problems of resolution compatibility and the game runs flawlessly, as show the video.
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hi im having trouble gaining weight , my daily meal usually looks like this
breakfast tuna sand which on white bread
snack: orange, granola bar
lunch lasagna or stir fry
afternoon snack: banana
dinner: roast beef or chicken with a green and mashed poetoes
i know your suppose to cut back on your cardio, but im not quitting muay thai i love it so how can i gain weight?
im 5,10 , 135 lbs, i have a fast metabolism like i eat something and 15mins later im hungry, i want to get to 160-170 lbs by the end of the year
if you have any recipes, know any foods or snacks im all for trying new foods.
Start lifting and bulking up in muscle instead. Lot's of supplements you can take for muscle boost, you also might want to increase your daily calorie intake.
I'm mild high quality and go through bulking and reducing stages so when I go partial pro im as trim and highly effective simultaneously. If I was bulking for one I'd hit primary raises such as deceased raises and the squat to increase GH and Analyze release and id include regular and clap media ups but that's just me.
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By: Nick Carner
Tuesday evening, Vol Tennis team members--men and women--clad in everything from suits to shorts to sweats, crowded around an oversized, crescent-moon shaped, wrap-around couch inside the Goodfriend Tennis Center.
They awaited their fate, delivered by a shiny-black, Sharp flat screen, with healthy anticipation.
But, once the seedings for the 2013 NCAA Tennis Championships were divvied out, there was no jumping, clapping or high-fiving.
As the selection-induced suspense lifted, the focus quickly shifted--back to the task at hand.
The men are riding high and ranked sixth in the country, anything less than the No. 7 seed would have been a letdown. It provides them an opportunity to host the first and second rounds, which is welcome news for a team that finished the regular season 12-1 at home.
"It would have been a pretty big disappointment if we didn't host," All-SEC First-Team selection Hunter Reese said, candidly.
There's a quiet, but unmistakable confidence coming from head coach Sam Winterbotham's team heading into the tournament. They're hungry and young, but no longer green.
"Everybody's really excited," Reese said. "We've been talking a lot at practice about how this is just the start of our season. A lot of people are thinking the season is winding down but we're not. This is what we play for."
"This year, I feel like we've really learned a lot," Winterbotham said. "The SEC schedule is so tough. They're battle-tested."
For the ladies, there's a different vibe floating around:
Us against the world.
They drew a tough matchup with VCU in Chapel Hill for round one, and it's gonna be a battle. They have to scratch, claw and bite (no, not literally) to win matches.
"I'm really excited to go to Chapel Hill," senior Kata Szekely said. "We have nothing to lose, honestly. We just have to play hard, fight hard, and we'll see what happens."
Co-head coach Mike Patrick indicated that the willingness to compete, and some well-timed team health, provide the Lady Vols a chance to realize some potential and make some noise in the tournament.
"In about a week, we could be as healthy as we've been since last year's February," Patrick said. "About 15 months ago, we were top-five in the country and feeling good, but we've been battling injuries since. I think we'll be healthy and ready to compete. That's the big thing, we're going to have to come out and compete really hard."
Although the team battled injuries for most of the season, Szekely is making no excuses for the Lady Vols.
"I really think the injuries can help us against UNC and especially against VCU," Szekely said. "They made us tougher. There are no easy matches. Everyone wants to get to the sweet sixteen just as bad as everyone else. You have to be ready everyday."


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Just had a quick email convo with Janq. He's ok, just been busy, and says he'll be back to check in soon.
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Just had a quick email convo with Janq. He's ok, just been busy, and says he'll be back to check in soon.
Thanks, OPFOR
Glad to hear it!
Missed his posts! Hope all is well.
Ya coulda said he was on some double secret top secret special mission to make it sound better than he probably got jammed up with honey do's
I understand, this time of year gets really busy for many with lawn care, and kids getting out of school, it seems like you have little leisure time.
Gee, I don't know, I'm on a month long vacation...I have plenty of leisure time! :)
Good deal!!!!!!
Thanks for the information.
Glad to hear that is all it was.
Glad to hear all's well!
Awaiting his return.
Good to hear, thanks for the update.
Opfor, must be nice to work for Uncle Sam eh
Hope he's back quickly, I've always enjoyed his enlightening posts.:haus7:
Be still my heart.
Good to hear thanks for the update.
IIRC he was talking about doing some SERIOUS hardening of his home--if that's what he's been doing, I'm sure that it would be a real hoot to hear about it--but then, if he told us he'd have to kill us.........


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Everyone worries. We worry about our families, our pets, our work situation, and our neighbors. The list of worries could go on into infinity, but when those worries begin to grow so large that they affect our physical health, sleeping patterns, social lives, and normal everyday activities, they are probably the result of a more serious condition called anxiety disorder. An anxiety disorder can affect all ages, from children to the elderly, and it is not a psychological disorder that people can recover from without professional treatment. If anxiety is left untreated, it can lead to severe depression and even suicidal thoughts and behaviors over the long term. It also has a profound effect on friends and family.
While some researchers are debating the link to hereditary components in many anxiety disorders, they all agree that there is a chemical or biological factor involved. This is the reason that drugs such as Paxil, BuSpar, and Prozac are often tried in various combinations during treatment. Finding the proper combinations and the right amounts of these medications for individual clients is a team effort which takes time and coordination. Because of this, anxiety residential treatment is often the preferred method of treatment.
Anxiety residential treatment also allows the team of medical professionals to focus on more than drug intervention. During this type of therapy, clients are in a compassionate facility which supports all aspects of recovery. They are involved in individualized analysis and treatment almost daily and are supported through group therapy by other clients who know exactly what they are experiencing. Family programs are also offered so that those closest to the client become more educated about the particular condition afflicting their loved one and how they can help once the patient is able to leave the facility.
Anxiety residential treatment also encourages clients to replace old destructive behaviors, such as poor eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle, with healthier choices. Clients who become more physically fit through exercise programs such as walking or yoga are better able to work toward stable mental health. Better physical health also means that fewer medications can be used, thus lowering the side effects that may be experienced by the client.
Holistic anxiety residential treatment where clients are provided clean, safe housing gives them a refuge in which they can focus only on their psychological issues. Whether they are having difficulty with generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, a sever phobia, panic attacks, or any other debilitating condition caused by anxiety, clients in an environment of supportive people usually recover faster than those without this safety net.
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Donna is a freelance graphic designer, and author of a couple dozen books about design software, and Web design. About half of the books she's written are on Adobe Acrobat. Donna has also written a monthly article for Acrobatusers.com since the early days of the site. In the last year or so, she's started to narrow her focus to all things Acrobat. She's an Adobe Community Expert, an Adobe Certified Expert, and in her spare time she's one of the online Adobe Acrobat Help system moderators.
You should also check out the Acrofacts blog, where where she posts Acrobat-related topics as they strike her fancy, and downloadable PDF file versions of her acrobatusers.com articles. You can also follow Donna for a daily Acrobat tip on Twitter or Facebook.
Donna sent me her WeeMee instead of a photo so I know she manages to find time for some fun and games too. Outside of Acrobat and work, she lives in the marshlands of a Canadian lake with her family and two little hound dogs. Donna is also an avid designer of everything, and sculpts in concrete, metal and glass.
About MAX this year, Donna says:
2009 marks my second excursion into the world of MAX. Last year (2008) I was a member of the esteemed "Battle of the Acrobat All-Stars" panel. I spoke about the ability to combine content from a variety of sources and apply features in Acrobat to create a cohesive document appearance. I was sure the pics of cute dogs would cinch a win for me. Alas – I was wrong.
I'm on my own at MAX 2009. My session looks at some of the coolest and best hidden features you'll find in Acrobat. We're looking at some advanced features that automate tasks, help you get your work done faster, and get it done right. The idea of using Advanced commands scares some people, and using Preflight ramps up the fight-or-flight reaction in most non-print people. "Pshaw,"sez I.
I love Acrobat (ok, my hubby too, but I do love Acrobat). Software is just software, until you take charge and make it perform for you. They don't call the program "Acrobat" for nothing. The key to making Acrobat jump through hoops for you is getting a handle on Preflight.
Forget about print profiles and standards, if you like. Did you know you could track down dozens of items like hairlines or text using nonembedded fonts? Or how about separating images, text, and vector objects into separate layers? Once your search is complete, use a provided fix to correct your file, or create your own custom fixes.
Depending on your workflow and how you like to work, store your custom processes in Acrobat, integrate them into a batch sequence, or even turn them into executable Droplets you can run from the desktop.
So, are you ready to explore Acrobat in a different way? Ready to "ooh" and "ahh"? Wondering how much time you'll save yourself? Of course you are – and I'll see you at MAX.
Donna's 60 minute session is only scheduled to be delivered once during MAX this year and seating is limited so sign up as soon as possible. In the MAX scheduler, look for this session.
Best Kept Secrets of Acrobat Revealed: Batches, Fixes, and Checks
Learn about many of the capabilities in Acrobat 9 Pro that contribute to a quicker and more accurate workflow. See how to work with Preflight (a way to verify that your PDF file contains only the features, fonts, and formatting you've specified) and the vast range of fixes and checks available, how to modify existing features, and how to create custom profiles that address various workflow issues. Finally, turn all that into a Preflight Droplet, an executable that automatically processes files according to a particular profile. Also, learn the secrets behind incorporating batch sequences into a typical workflow.
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Locating your bank routing and account numbers
You can
find the Bank Routing Number and your Checking Account Number within the string of numbers located at the bottom of one of your checks. Make sure you are using a check and NOT a deposit slip, since the numbers may not be the same. If your Account Number is not clearly recognizable, you can identify it by following the steps below.
The numbers at the bottom of your check include a 9-digit Bank Routing Number, your Account Number and the Check Number. You can find your Account Number through the process of elimination. It may be helpful to write the string of numbers down on a piece of paper first. When writing out your bank numbers, ignore any special characters that may look like this:
Step 1. Find your bank routing number
The first nine numbers from the left at the bottom of your check are your bank routing number. This number is always nine digits. Circle these digits.
You can also find the special character shown at right. The bank routing number is always between these characters.
Step 2. Find the check number
Locate the string of numbers at the bottom of your check that matches the check number in the upper right-hand corner. This number is usually 4 digits, and may include a zero as the first digit. Draw a line through these digits -- these are not used in establishing an EFT authorization. If they are used, they can lead to errors.
Step 3. Identify the remaining numbers
The numbers that remain (those that are neither the bank routing number nor the check number - are your account number. Note that if you notice extra zeroes before or after your account number, you should include them as part of your account number.


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is this normal for this car or any car for that matter
is it normal for the head lamp to have condisation in them only one side dealer on 2012 Kia Soul
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It is not normal. The headlight assemblies need to be water tight because of the type of halogen bulb that they use. The dealer should replace it for you if you are still under warranty....they will however need to see the condensation in the light & may need to take a picture of it that way in order to warranty it for you. I hope this helps.
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Go above the dealer and call the Kia of America customer assistance number. The dealer is not the last word. The phone number should be in your owners manual. Also remember that you are in need of something when you call not them. in my past experiencese in the dealership world most people just saw big company and would start yelling. Start out by complimenting them about the quality of your vehicle and that you really love driving it.....lol don't start with anything close to "I was going to buy another one!!!".....everybody uses that one!!! Ha Ha...hope this helps
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Lately, I have been on a vintage shopping kick. Jackets, sweaters, purses and even chairs, you name it, I've probably bought it or taken it from my mother's closet (thanks, Mom). Part of my recent scouring of vintage shops is due to the amazing sales some of my favorite haunts have been having, but besides that, I love the idea of putting a modern spin on older items. A floral dress from the '90s can get new life from a leather jacket or spiked motorcycle boots, and similarly, a vintage caped coat can be just the right accessory to pull a modern outfit together. Mixing new pieces with old gems creates an eclectic and more interesting wardrobe and allows you to shine with unique pieces.
After a week of gloomy and unpredictable weather, this Fashionista's brightly accented outfit was refreshing. Paired with a black turtleneck and black mid-calf boots, her abstractly patterned pants became the focal point of her outfit. Making them even more fantastic, she said they are from the '50s and she borrowed them from her grandmother's closet. By accessorizing with a relaxed, citron bag and a silver multi-chained necklace, she put her own fresh take on a pair of vintage pants.
One of my favorite things about wearing a vintage item is that it is not easy to replicate. By combining old and new pieces, you get to create an outfit and style that is all your own. However, these pants from Urban Outfitters are a similar match to this Fashionista's original high-waisted pair. Add a cozy black turtleneck, a pair of basic boots and bright accessories to round out the look.
Patterned and high-waisted styles were seen on multiple spring 2013 runways, proving that trends continue to be recycled throughout the years. Take a look through your parents' closets or spend a Saturday browsing vintage shops. If you prefer doing your shopping online, there are several online vintage stores as well, such as Shop Cuffs, Etsy and even popular retailers like Urban Outfitters.


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Tyga Thankful for No.1 Single With Chris Brown
Tyga couldn't be happier that 'Deuces,' his collaboration with Chris Brown, currently sits atop the Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B singles charts for a second straight week. The song, off their 'Fan of a Fan' mixtape that was released in May, has become a sleeper hit — a move that catapulted Brown back into the public's good graces.
"It's a great feeling because we made that off a mixtape and the fans just chose it to be No. 1 on radio," Tyga told The BoomBox of the song's natural progression. "We didn't put no money into it. We shot the video out of our own pocket and it came out."
Brown himself also thanked his fans for the positive response to the mixtape following the release of his third album 'Graffiti,' which garnered lackluster reviews and disappointing sales.
As a member of the ever-expanding Young Money roster, Tyga is working on his second solo album. While his boss, Lil Wayne, sits behind bars until November, the Compton, Calif. native revealed that the entire YM crew has every intention to hold things down until Weezy's return. "We're working just as hard as when he was here," he says.
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The herd mentality often seems to drive financial markets. But markets also have a way of testing accepted notions when investors least expect it.
It's been widely noted in recent months that US stocks rise nearly always on the first day of the month (in the past seven months they have). That's even prompted some to note that just about all of last year's returns were delivered on those days alone.
One theory is that these are the days that portfolio managers put new money to work, a flimsy notion if there ever was one.
But it is also the day that some key US economic data are released, specifically the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index. And manufacturing data have generally beaten expectations over the past year.
We all know, however, there are no certainties in markets and traders will always exhaust the easy trading opportunities.
Maybe it was the exception proving the rule but a resumption in oil price rises today snuffed out any chance of a gain on the first trading day of March, even though the ISM report yet again came in better than expected and at its highest level in six years.
In fact, a host of purchasing manager reports have put a good complexion on the economic recovery, but you wouldn't be able to tell from the weakness in US stocks as today's session wore on.
Unfortunately for investors, right now the only thing anyone is interested in is Texas Tea, tensions in the Middle East and their implications for inflation.
Again WTI crude bumped up against the $US100 a barrel mark, though it's worth noting that markets eventually sorted itself out after the oil price spiked up to more than $US150 a barrel back in 2008.
In recent weeks, the rising oil price was not such a big worry for US markets because it helped drive up energy stocks (massive out performers this year), but now the focus is turning more sharply towards the impact on the wider economy if oil remains high. It appears that investors only start to get worried when oil approaches three figures.
Notably, oil stocks, the clear out performers this year, actually fell today.
The oil price-sensitive Dow Transports also fell twice as much as the overall market, a bad sign for those who have faith in technical analysis and a sure sign that investors are thinking about the broader economic impact of higher oil.
At the same time, the gold price quietly crept back up to a record intra-day high of more $US1,431, giving heart to the gold bugs after a recent dip.
One reason the case for gold has improved because with interest rates so low there is little competition from a yield perspective, and Washington's fiscal woes (on show at today's testimony from Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke) and the international tensions only add to the story right now.
Gold has a close correlation with the money supply too so with the Fed showing no signs yet of tightening policy - though it is hard to believe we will see QE3 at this point - there could be some good support for the glittering metal.
The other overall market worry is that the resurgence in financial stocks in recent months is hitting some serious speed-bumps as a result of the disclosure in recent days by many banks of large contingent liabilities related to litigation resulting from their behaviour prior to the crisis.
As a result, there's little comfort for anyone owning banks right now, even though it is more likely than not that the worst of their capital problems are behind them.
The Middle East tensions also have taken all of the attention off European sovereign debt, the focal point of concerns last year and an issue simmering in the background.
Meanwhile, there was not much to see in Dr Bernanke's Humphrey Hawkins testimony to the US Senate Banking Committee today, which was not really any more dovish or hawkish than anything he has said in recent weeks.
We've already heard ad nauseum from Bernanke and others that the Fed is strongly committed to easy money as long as the jobless rate is high and inflation is low.
As much as Fed critics like to warn that Fed policy is stoking inflation and it needs to get ahead of the curve, the Fed has little incentive to tighten policy lest it be accused of choking off the recovery.
Having said that, today's ISM manufacturing report offered more signs that consumer inflation will rise in the coming months. Respondents to the survey noted increases in prices for 29 commodities and no decreases in prices and there is a clear historical correlation between this and CPI, Bespoke Investment Group notes.
The takeaway from today's testimony is that the Fed can only do so much at this point as it is really up to the guys in Congress to get the policy settings right and do something about government debt.
That didn't stop senators from pressing Bernanke on the deficit. One of the most telling responses from Bernanke, was that while deficit cutting would cost jobs, the losses and the impact on growth from a $US100 billion cut in the budget (very small in the context of a $US3.7 trillion annual budget) as proposed by Republicans was not nearly as high as some forecasters have recently suggested.
Bernanke though stuck to the script in that the task is not so much to cure the US' fiscal problems overnight (therefore risk another recession) but to set a path for long-term budget sustainability that will restore market confidence in America's ability to repay its mammoth debts.
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More bad PR for Goldman Sachs today after a former director, Rajat Gupta, was charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission with improperly providing tips to Galleon Group founder Rajat Rajaratnam, who himself is slated to go on trial next week on insider trading charges.
The civil administrative proceedings filed by the SEC are extraordinary for two reasons.
One, Gupta is a big name with quite the resume.
He is not only a director of the one and only Goldman Sachs (he stepped down last year and received a herogram from Goldman chief executive Lloyd Blankfein), but he was also on the board of Proctor & Gamble until stepping down today and was a former head of the world's most famous management consultancy, McKinsey & Co (from 1994 to 2000). The Indian-born Gupta gets around since he is also chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce and has been an adviser to the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
For what it is worth, Gupta (who was also an investor with Galleon) strongly denied the allegations today, with his lawyer noting Gupta lost $US10 million investing with Galleon. The fact these are not criminal proceedings makes you wonder whether the case is as watertight as the SEC's enforcement boss and Goldman nemesis Robert Khuzami is saying.
Yet for all of the increased sophistication of markets (including high-frequency trading and the like), on the face of it this looks like a very simple and blatant case of insider trading, and without the grey areas involved in the SEC's case against hedge funds that use so-called expert networks.
Gupta allegedly provided Rajaratnam with information about that famous impending investment by Warren Buffett in Goldman Sachs, a heads up on two Goldman earnings reports and also a leak on a disappointing P&G report. That's about as straightforward as insider trading gets, which makes it even more amazing that someone as seemingly smart as Gupta would do such a thing.
Given the corporate names involved, it doesn't give a lot of confidence to small investors who already suspect the odds are stacked against them when they buy stocks.
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LASIK Surgery in Kansas City
The Sabates Eye Centers Approach to LASIK
Ask someone on the street to name an eye surgery procedure, and chances are good they'll think of this one. Because for nearly 25 years, LASIK has helped millions of people say goodbye to their glasses and contacts. LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) is a form of laser vision correction surgery used to fix refractive errors in the eye, such as farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia.
How it Works
LASIK allows an ophthalmologist to treat the tiny affected areas within your cornea, the clear covering over the iris, pupil and anterior chamber. The VISX excimer laser produces a specialized beam of cool ultraviolet light that removes the tissue causing the refractive problem. First, the surgeon uses a special microkeratome instrument to cut a small "flap" of corneal tissue, which is folded back to allow the laser to do its work. Afterward, the flap is gently placed back to its original position and secured with an adhesive fluid.
The excimer laser light does not penetrate the eye and leaves surrounding eye structures (iris, lens, retina) undisturbed. Thanks to the rapid recovery of vision for most LASIK patients, it's usually possible to safely treat both eyes on the same day.
Do You Qualify for LASIK Surgery?
If you're between 18 and 65, there's a good chance you do. The ideal age is between 21 and 60, because younger eyes may still be developing and older ones may have the presence of cataracts, two factors that usually rule out LASIK. Another is eyes that are too flat, too steep or too thin for the procedure to work properly.
See Improvement
That's the improvement most of our LASIK patients experience as soon as they leave the operating room. (Additional improvement normally occurs, but response level and time frames vary.)
LASIK: Introduction
LASIK Specialist
Dr. Timothy Walline, M.D. - Dr. Walline sees patients at the Independence, Leawood and Warrensburg Eye Centers, plus Truman Medical Center – University Health and Lakewood locations.
LASIK Frequently Asked Questions
Why Sabates Eye Centers for LASIK?
LASIK is quick, safe, painless and can be incredibly effective. But not always. And it isn't for everyone. A free consultation exam with a Sabates Eye Centers ophthalmologist will determine if it's right for your situation and goals. You'll walk away knowing all the potential benefits and risks, along with realistic expectations for both the process and the results. And, the doctor you meet with is always the surgeon who performs your LASIK procedure.
How do I know if I'm a candidate for LASIK?
We recommend that you come in for a no cost, no obligation screening exam to meet your surgeon and discuss questions. When you bring your glasses or prescription, we can determine whether you are a candidate for LASIK.
If you know you want LASIK then we recommend that you discontinue wearing your soft contact lenses 2 weeks before your consultation, and hard or gas permeable contact lenses 4 weeks before that appointment. This is imperative, as use of contacts too close to the time of your surgical measurements can adversely affect your surgical outcome.
Are all patients who wear glasses and contact lenses, good candidates for LASIK?
Patients need to be between the ages of 18 and 65 years to qualify for a LASIK procedure. The prescription of younger eyes between 18 and 21 tend to change more, while patients between 60 and 65 may have the presence of cataract, which can disqualify them for this procedure. This depends on the amount and type of cataract present, so our surgeons would still like to have the opportunity to examine your particular situation.
Another common reason patients do not safely qualify for LASIK stems from their eyes being too flat, too steep, or too thin. Your surgeon easily determines these at the time of your consultation exam.
Can both eyes have surgery the same day, safely?
LASIK procedures are generally chosen by most patients to be done on both eyes on the same day. This is called 'bilateral simultaneous', and is discussed at length in the LASIK consent form you are given. Occasionally LASIK procedures are not safe to perform on both eyes in the same sitting, and although rare, can occur.
We treat each of your eyes like they are each their own person. Carefully, we utilize a completely separate sterile set of instruments and surgical gloves between your two eyes. Your surgeon will personally check each of your eyes prior to your dismissal home, on the day of surgery, if both eyes have surgery on the same day.
How long will the LASIK procedure actually take?
Typically, patients should expect 1 to 2 hours for LASIK procedures. All our surgeons do their LASIK procedures at the Epic Surgery Center at our Leawood Eye Center. You are required to have a driver bring you to and from those surgical appointments. Ideally, they should plan on staying with you in the event you are able to finish at an earlier time.
What kind of vision can I expect the day after LASIK surgery?
Typically patients experience an immediate 50% improvement, sitting straight up off the table from their LASIK procedure. Distance and near vision are tested separately, as well as each eye. In addition, each patient has differing goals on their particular customized vision goals. Your doctor can estimate for you at the time of your consultation, as well as your first post-op visit, what time frame your eyes will take to respond to their distance, near, and intermediate vision needs. Different refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia) each take various paths as they heal following LASIK surgery.
Other factors such as patient age and the severity of refractive error also play a big role in patient visual recovery. Most patients can safely drive themselves to their first day post-op visit from a visual standpoint; however exceptions do exist. One example is light sensitivity as one example. We ask that patients use good judgment and have a designated driver available, if needed, during the postoperative period of time.
How much work will I miss?
Most patients return to their normal activities the day after the LASIK procedure. Of course, this can vary with the type of work requirements for each individual patient. This will be discussed with you during your doctor's consultation.
How long will my surgical results last?
LASIK procedures are considered permanent. However, human eyes don't remain 'permanent' throughout our lifetime (e.g. cataracts can occur in our early 60's typically, and create the need to wear minor corrective lenses again). Unforeseen eye diseases can arise during our lifetime that can reduce or remove vision in an eye (e.g. glaucoma, retinal detachment, macular degeneration) that may require the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses to enhance vision once again.
Following LASIK, the eye doesn't return back to the same refractive state it was in prior to surgery however. This is why it remains important to maintain regular eye health exams with your doctor after surgery, to enable early detection of such eye disease. We typically know within the first 6 months after the procedure if an eye over or under responded to it. In keeping all your postop visits with your surgeon, they are better able to see your customized pathway of healing to assist you along the way.
What are the risks of LASIK?
The Food and Drug Administration of the United States (FDA) doesn't allow new surgical procedures or devices to be used on human beings here in our country without first undergoing rigorous United States Clinical Trials that indicate them to be safe, efficacious, reliable, and in the best interests of the patient. There are important FDA Patient Information Booklets given to each of our patient surgical candidates for LASIK procedures, as required by law. Any patient undergoing such procedure should carefully read this informative material, and ask questions directed toward their surgeon at the conclusion of reading it.
Each eye, and each person, carries differing risks with this procedure. The question of risks involved is uniquely customized to each patient, following their consultation visit with their surgeon, and is done by their surgeon. Alternatives to LASIK surgery, complications, and risks are reviewed with patients after all the available information has been collected that uniquely relates to their particular situation. There are separate consent forms given to each surgical patient candidate prior at the conclusion of their consultation, reviewed with them, and sent home with them to allow further opportunity to make a good surgical decision.
Since patients eyes are typically dilated at the time the consent forms are given to them, surgeons at Sabates Eye Centers prefer patients to take them home and further explore them in the comfort of their homes without the nuisance of trying to read them while still blurry in our offices from dilation. Consent forms are very informative and are required reading of our patients prior to surgery.
Does insurance cover LASIK?
Most insurance companies consider a refractive surgery like LASIK an elective surgery and it is not usually a covered benefit. There are exceptions to this so it is worthwhile to check with your insurance company. We encourage you to call them personally.
How can I pay for my LASIK surgery?
We have many financing options available to patients and simply ask that you call and speak with one of our laser vision coordinators to assist you. You will be given a self-explanatory fee sheet prior to your surgery. Your surgeon's fee is paid prior to the day of surgery, preferably on the day of your consultation visit or by the day before your surgery at the least. The facility fee for the surgery center is payable on the day of your surgery. All of this is pre-arranged with you prior to your surgery with one of our coordinators.
Do you have financing plans for LASIK?
There are various financing plans available and we will work with you to develop a convenient payment plan to meet your requirements. Our laser vision coordinator will be happy to go over such details at the time of your consultation.


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