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The cottage is in the hamlet of Nadeau near to Montguyon ( 4 KM ) and has a large Intermarche near ( 2 KM ) The cottage is set in a large garden which backs on the woodland. It is ideally placed for visiting the wine region of St Emilion, Bordeaux and Cognac. The stunning countryside that surrounds Nadeau is characterized by rolling hills, forests and farmland and is perfectly suited to outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, hiking and horse riding. There is a leisure lake, Beau Vallon, as well as a golf course and zoo within driving distance of Montguyon.
We really had a wonderful time at your house!!!! We travelled a lot and went to: Lacanau, Royan, St. George, Arcachon, Bordeaux, Blaye, St. Emilion, Aubeterre sur dronne, ... there was a lot to see!! A few days of our holiday we only stay at the house enjoying the silence and still relaxing. The house is super nice. The cooking area, washing machine,...everything works fine. We were very amused to have so many antik things around us. This makes a special charme of your house! Your neighbours are very friendly and obliging.
Very enjoyable stay. We enjoyed visiting the wine region and the coast.
We were delighted with the cottage and had a very enjoyable holiday. It was clean and well maintained with clear information provided for guests.The rooms are spacious, the bed and furnishings comfortable and the kitchen well equipped with easy access into the garden. The week we were there was a bit chilly so the log burning stove was well used and made the cottage very cosy.
We enjoyed the experience of staying in such a charming old French hamlet. The local people were very friendly, particularly our immediate neighbour, Mme Louoissier, who could not have been more helpful. Nadeau was easy to find and centrally placed in terms of the local places of interest which we visited. We would particularly recommend Aubeterre sur Dronne, St Emelion and Royan.
Geweldige plek om vakantie te vieren. heerlijk rustig in het kleine , zeer kleine plaatsje Nadeau, vlakbij Montgyon .
De cottage is heerlijk koel binnen vanwege de dikke muren. Zalige tuin rondom en openslaande deuren vanuit de ruime keuken.
Naast het bezoeken van grote plaatsen zoals Bordeaux en Angoulême zijn er allerlei rommelmarkten, Brocante, te vinden evenals in veel kleine plaatsjes de regelmatig terugkerende nocturnes.
Een aanrader en een auto is wel een vereiste.
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne - one of the most photographed villages in France . Balconied houses in the old style adorn Aubeterre which lies on the ancient pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. A remarkable structure here is the unusual 12th century Église Monolithe hewn out of the rock under the castle. Aubeterre has a number of good restaurants and small shops and a small Sunday market. During the summer months there is music in the main square in the evenings.
There is a pleasant riverside beach at Aubeterre with good leisure facilities and canoe hire.
At the hilltop town of Brossac , there is a lovely lakeside beach with snack bars, sailing dinghies and pedaloes again with great bathing and facilities (large flume and play areas for children)
Beauvallon near Montguyon a converted sand quarry that has sandy beaches, swimming lakes, pedallos, cafes and bars
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Uma Thurman Welcomes Baby Girl!
It's always exciting when celebrities give birth, and Uma Thurman is the proud mama of a newborn baby girl.
An inside source told press that the "Pulp Fiction" actress and her financier beau Arpad Busson said hello to their daughter yesterday (July 15).
Uma has two other children from her marriage to Ethan Hawke, and a close pal shared that baby #3 definitely wasn't in the original plans.
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text: The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K today announced that U.S. Olympian Lisa Uhl will lace up her racing shoes for her first competition in Chicago. Uhl, along with fellow Team USA member Dathan Ritzenhein, will lead the way for 40,000 runners in Chicago's 34 th annual kickoff to the running season on Sunday, April 7. "Lisa is a rising star in the sport, and the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is a great opportunity for her to test herself on a flat and fast course that is home to the women's 8K American record," said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. "Coming from neighboring Iowa, she has trained hard throughout the winter and is ready to ring in the spring racing season along with the rest of the Chicago running community." Uhl finished 13 th in the 10,000-meters in her first Olympic appearance at the 2012 London Games. She first drew international attention in 2010 by running a NCAA collegiate record and world-leading 10,000m time of 31:18.07 as a senior at Iowa State University. She wrapped up her collegiate career with four national track titles, including a rare 5,000m/10,000m double at the 2010 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, becoming one of only four athletes to have ever done so. As a professional, Uhl has run personal bests of 31:12.80 for 10,000-meters and 14:55.74 for 5,000-meters, ranking her sixth and seventh, respectively, on the all-time U.S. list. She is sponsored by Nike and currently resides in Ames, Iowa, where she is a volunteer assistant coach for her alma mater and is coached by Iowa State head coach Corey Ihmels. "I am extremely excited to hit the roads at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K," said Uhl. "I have always been in love with the energy of Chicago. Not only am I looking forward to testing my fitness on a fast course, but I am thrilled to be part of such a fun Chicago tradition."


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Why you should make memories and not photographs
I like taking photographs, and I'm not against documentation, but I do agree that we need to be aware that sometimes the act of recording something can get in the way of us experiencing it (particularly at weddings.. I mean, honestly, they're paying someone to take the shots, you don't need to).
In our amazing era of digital immediacy, I can tell the world where I am and what I'm doing while I'm doing it. I can present myself as a busy man living a rich and full life. I can take pictures of my meals, log my locations, snap photos of the people I'm with, and weigh in on what's happening around the globe 140 characters at a time. But none of these things mean I've been paying attention.
The degree to which we are able to be present in the moment, psychologists say, is one of the chief indicators of mental health and security in our personal identity. I can buy that. And I would submit that this takes a lot of courage.
Every day of my life is filled with moments that cannot be captured… We have to hold these moments with an open hand and pay attention. But it's hard to pay attention, isn't it? When it comes to wonder and glory, if we're honest wouldn't we have to confess that there comes a point where we run out of the courage to remain engaged, where we bounce back and hurry for the latitudes of home comforted by the fact that we took a lot of great pictures?
Take all the pictures you want. They'll only serve to instruct you in the truth that none of your clips or still images managed to capture what was really happening in the moment.
Russ Ramsey – Courage to put away our cameras
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Friday evening will be marked with a rededication of the Smith's Knoll
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being at the site early or by taking a break from setting up to join
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The site would be happy to have all forces represented, US, UK,
Militia and Native allies.
There will be a road closure a brief march and the requisite standing
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At the present time the House Guard will post Mourning guards for the
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For the first time ever, Utah's ski industry is participating this weekend in the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo in Denver.
So why start now?
Maybe because Vail Resorts is part of Utah's ski industry for the first time, too, becoming the manager of Canyons Resort this summer for Talisker Corp. And all of those people who bought Vail's relatively inexpensive Epic Pass ($689 this season) get a chance to ski Canyons as part of the deal.
"There are now thousands and thousands of Colorado skiers who have Epic passes to a resort in Utah," said Nathan Rafferty, president of Ski Utah, marketing arm of the state's 14 active resorts.
"It makes a whole lot of sense for us to have a booth in Colorado telling them that that Epic pass around their necks also works here in Utah," he added. "It gives people a good excuse to hop in their car or take a cheap $100 flight to Salt Lake. They might be able to get to Canyons quicker than they can get to Vail from Denver on a weekend."
Operators of the 22nd annual expo are delighted to have Ski Utah and some of the state's resorts represented at the Colorado Convention Center. Resorts from Taos, N.M. to Canada also are present.
"It's a classic case of a rising tide floats all boats," said Expo spokeswoman Joan Christensen, a Salt Lake City native. "The more people are talking about skiing, the better off we all are. It's a better happening for us at the Expo to have more participants. We're all growing the industry."
Although Colorado has twice as many resorts as Utah and typically sells almost three times as many lift tickets, the two Intermountain states have jousted for years in friendly competition.
Ski Utah continued the tradition in making its debut at the Colorado ski show.
People who stop by the Beehive State's booth get a Ski Utah license plate holder with a suggested Colorado vanity plate that says "ISKIUT."
"It's less of a poke in the eye and more of a good-natured ribbing," Rafferty said. "We're in competition with Colorado, but it's a friendly rivalry. And there's a lot of skiers in that state, more per capita than in a lot of places, including Utah."
To Christensen, emphasizing the Utah/Colorado connection has extra appeal, even in a season where numerous resorts have formed package deals with resorts in other states, trying to drive destination-visitor business.
"Winter Park has a pass that's good in New Zealand, but how many people are going to get there?" she wondered. "Probably not many. But Utah's just on the other end of Highway 40 [from Colorado]. That's easy to get to."
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WHILE Mark Webber is looking to tonight's Singapore Grand Prix to get his world championship challenge back on track, fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo is hoping the flood-lit race will shine a light on his future in formula one.
Webber, a hardened veteran in his 11th season, will need to draw on all his experience and tenacity to get back into title contention, having suffered a horror run since his domination of the British GP just over two months ago.
He has faded from second in the standings, just 13 points behind Fernando Alonso, to a distant fifth, trailing the Spaniard by 47 points with seven races to go.
While certainly not out of the running for the crown, Webber has to win or at least score a podium in F1's only race held completely at night under lights, as opposed to the half-day, half-night Abu Dhabi race.
The 5.067-kilometre Marina Bay street circuit is one of the toughest and most treacherous on the F1 calendar.
Added to the physical difficulty, which will trouble Webber less than most because he is one of the fittest and strongest drivers, there is his Red Bull Racing team's recent struggles to match McLaren, Ferrari or even Lotus. Along with a spate of reliability issues, even Webber's supremely talented teammate Sebastian Vettel is battling to defend his world title.
Webber, 36, is banking on scoring enough points in the heat and humidity - and a possible thunderstorm - to stop his points slide before the series moves to tracks he thinks will be more suited to his Red Bull-Renault.
Unlike Webber, who has already re-signed with RBR for 2013, Ricciardo, 23, is out to consolidate his bright future as his compatriot's successor as Australia's long-term F1 hope.
So far in his first full season, the bubbly West Australian has impressed with his speed and maturity in his Toro Rosso-Ferrari.
For Ricciardo and Toro Rosso, which is Red Bull's Italian-based junior team - but run on a fraction of the budget - minor points represent major results that have been more difficult than expected.
Ricciardo, who started the season by snatching ninth place and two points at Albert Park in the Australian GP, was on the verge finishing 10th in the Italian Grand Prix two weeks ago, only to have his car falter on the last lap.
He rolled across the finish line in 12th place, robbed of adding a point to his meagre, but hard-earned, total of four.
"I was gutted," Ricciardo told The Sunday Age before last night's qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. "I wish it had happened with 10 laps to go instead of within sight of the finish. That would've been easier to take."
Although Ricciardo is reluctant to say he has secured a second season with Toro Rosso, he believes he has done enough to warrant serious consideration.
"I think so," he smiled. "We haven't achieved all the targets we set before the season as a team, but I'm confident that I've done enough to prove that I belong in F1.''


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Published: June 5, 2011 at 8:25 PMMickey's supposed to be a mischievous mouse, and I love when Disney moves toward embracing that aspect of his character, instead of reducing him to a corporate symbol.
Agreed. Even Walt hated Mickey when he changed from a mischievous little hell-raiser to a bland, happy-go-lucky type.
Your World of Color Remix reminds me of Pogo, who remixes many Disney movies:
Published: June 6, 2011 at 7:58 AMDisney always seems to have a musical segment guaranteed to get stuck in your head in their shows and parades. People complain about "small world" getting stuck in their heads, but the song from Parade of Dreams stayed with me far longer. Spectro Magic took weeks to shake after my Walt Disney Wolrd trip. Not that I'm really complaining - they bring up happy thoughts.
Published: June 7, 2011 at 7:04 AMThe song for the Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Dance Party at WDW/MK is a solid earworm. Can't wait to see this new parade at DL this summer on my first trip there! :)


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Holiday Gift Guide UNDER $60!Oh, the joys our Texas Waffle Maker brings. Customers all over the nation have been buying up this unique waffle maker and the results are fabulous time and time again. For only $48.75 it can be yours! BUY YOURS HERE! HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP AVAILABLE WITH THIS ITEM FOR $1.25. Fleur de Lis Waffle Maker This hot, new item, manufactured by our friends who brought us the Texas Waffle Maker, is a Fleur de Lis variety. Perfectly suited for Saints fans {and the whole state of Louisiana for that matter} and anyone you know who may be a so called francophile. This Fleur de Lis Waffle Maker yields beautiful results and is a crowd pleaser every time. BUY YOURS HERE! HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP AVAILABLE WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR $1.25. Proteak Boards If you're looking for a gift for the grill master/cheese lover/host/hostess extraordinaire, our Proteak cutting boards are the perfect choice. These environmentally friendly teak-wood boards are a beautiful accent for any kitchen. They work perfectly for slicing steaks thanks to the ingrained juice canal and they make a delightful presentation for a cheese board, or any other number of appetizers. Each board is unique and has its own look with ranging teak colors and different shapes, sizes, and details. Get yours here! Portable Butane Stove For the lover of all things outdoors, this Portable Butane Stove set is a must. 30,000 BTUs are packed into this 1-burner range and it comes neatly packed in a hard carrying case. The stove operates on 8-ounce butane fuel cans, available at any sporting goods store. At only $36.95 a pop, this would make a great gift for the outdoorsman in your life. Get yours here!
Holiday Baking Essentials
With Thanksgiving and December always top of mind, we can be sure of one thing: your baking supplies are resurfacing and they will be getting some heavy use, right?
If you need a few fresh supplies, look no further than this Holiday Baking Guide. We have smallwares that are your everyday basics (often the most important to have on hand) and some new supplies that might just make your holiday season a little merrier. Order quickly to be sure time does not run out!Continue reading
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Last year, Louis C.K. compared President Donald Trump to Hitler in an email to fans. On Tuesday, he told Stephen Colbert that he regrets making the comparison.
"Why do you regret it?" Colbert asked. "You've said worse things and not taken them back."
"I don't take it back, I regret it," C.K. clarified. "There's a difference."
"I regret saying it. It doesn't mean it's not true," C.K. continued. "It's a messy thing, you know? It's how I was feeling at the time and I said it -- to a lot of people. It just was more people than I thought were going to read it."


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For a refresher on the difference between contraception and NFP, click here to view the full text of this excellent document put together by my lovely, recently-married, hoping-to-be-a-mom, passionately-Catholic, darn smart friend. Thanks, Mrs. C., for keeping my brain sharp on this fundamental truth.
"Contraception and NFP: What's the Difference?"
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- Molly
Just wanted to say that this somehow makes the difference seem totally obvious, when I've been at a loss to explain it to others when asked. Now I'm totally going to whip out the charts. Thanks!
- Mary Alice
Really? because I couldn't understand this at all, even when I read the longer post, which might explain why math/science was not my strong area.
- Just an opinion
I'm with Mary Alice on this one. I think this may convince a very science minded or generally intellectual person, but a overwhelmed Mother on the fence about contraception may need something a little more down to earth to get her on board. Or maybe I'm not giving young mom's enough credit?
- Mrs C
Thanks Molly. Mary Alice – you are right that it might be a bit too academic depending on the audience. The person I originally wrote this for is also a lawyer with some background in theology/philosophy. In terms of a mum sitting on the fence, there might be more compelling arguments (health reasons etc.) in favor of NFP but these don't explain why contraception is morally wrong (only why NFP is better). And I think that one can only understand why it is wrong by considering how contraception fundamentally changes the conjugal act in terms of its end (and also intention). Hopefully the analogy I borrowed from Anscombe is more user friendly. I've tweaked it a little to make it more accessible and will post it in a comment after this one.
- Mrs C
TWEAKED ANALOGYSally works at a factory. On Wednesdays, the factory produces a particular gadget that, while not harmful in and of itself, will lead to other consequences – some of these consequences are desirable while others are not. There is a special machine that is essential to making this gadget but which is not used in the other productions carried out at the factory. Sally is the only person who works at the factory who is able to operate this machine. Sally knows about both the desirable and undesirable consequences that producing this gadget will lead to. Sally wants to avoid the negative consequences. This being the case, she has two options. OPTION ONE. Sally can quit her job entirely or simply fail to show up for work on Wednesdays when the factory produces these particular gadgets. This way she avoids participating in the process that will lead to the eventual occurrence of the negative consequences. The downside of this, however, is that she will have to forfeit her pay (either entirely if she quits her job or just on Wednesdays if she fails to show up on this day). OPTION TWO. Sally realizes that she can sabotage the particular machine responsible for making the gadget but in such a way that the rest of the factory will still function. Sally thinks this might be a good idea because she will be able to continue making a wage (since the rest of the factory will still be operational) while also avoiding the manufacture of the gadget. SALLY'S DECISION If Sally goes with option 1, she avoids manufacturing the gadget without also sabotaging the machine. She does, however, have to endure a sacrifice in terms of lost wages. This is analogous to a couple who uses NFP and temporarily forgoes pleasure and intimacy because they have a just reason not to have a child. This is the more honorable and morally better option. If Sally goes to work and sabotages the gadget-making machine, she overtly wills not only to prevent the manufacture of the gadget but also to damage the integrity of the machine and the production process. In other words, the means Sally uses to prevent the gadget from being produced are wrong. Not only has Sally changed the nature of the production process at the factory, she has also changed her behavior from that of an honest and productive employee to that of someone who commits industrial sabotage.This is analogous to contraception. Rather than accept a temporary sacrifice (the periodic and temporary forgoing of pleasure/intimacy with one's spouse), the contracepting couple chooses the easy way out – by deliberately changing the natural end and operation of their fertility and sexual intimacy, they change the nature of the sexual act itself from being something conducive to live to something done solely for pleasure. If the sole object is pleasure, then they risk objectifying one another in the pursuit of this end.
- Right Said Red
I understood the diagram, but I'm more math oriented. Don't give me poetry, haha!Anyway, I think the best analogy is one of dieting. When you want to loose weight there are two ways to achieve that goal. 1) eat less and exercise or 2) eat and throw up. Both will achieve the same end–weight loss. One involves abstaining from food and is healthy. The other option involves indulging and vomiting. Morally speaking, there is a big difference between these two ways of losing weight. We teach NFP and use the weight loss example in our diocese pre-cana talks and our NFP classes.
- Mrs C
That's a great analogy Red – hadn't heard it before.
- Joanne
I think I understand the chart, I'm just not sure I understand the need for the chart. My husband and I use NFP because we cannot use artificial contraception because we are Catholic. I get a little weary about all the discussion as to WHY we should use NFP, when the fact is, we just should, the same as we should not violate any of the Ten Commandments. I just read an excellent article about the priest who appeared on "Catholic" Sean Hannity's show and was given a very hard time when he was defending Catholics not using artificial birth control, here it is: http://tinyurl.com/y9jppyrI think it is a great shame that all of our Priests don't speak up more about contraception.


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What is your username? -WVD-
Please link to the wiki here: nl.spongebob.wikia.com/
How many edits have you made on that wiki? Not much because the way up the wiki is not done by the founder. If i Bureaucrat and Admin on the wiki, i will build the wiki. (Sorry if i do not speak good English because i am a Dutchman)
How many days/months have you been editing there? As i just said, the wiki is not good to build if you are not an administrator.
On the Special Pages -> Special:ListUsers when was the last time an admin edited, and who was it? The last edit (not mine) was on March 19, 2011 at 10:28 by Erik fedrik.
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- Hi. You were given admin and bureaucrat rights by WinstonVanDodewaard on June 13. Feel free to use them, and best of luck with the wiki! - Brandon Rhea(talk) 22:30, August 13, 2012 (UTC)


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Leather: What's Wrong With It?
In addition to leathers unethical side, its environmental effects are less-than stylish.
Industrial production of leather in the US began in the early 20th century, when Milwaukee became the largest leather-manufacturing center in the country. By the 1930s, the US leather industry declined because of competition abroad, yet today it still holds a piece of the global production pie. Most leather made in the US comes from cows, but it can also come from horses, sheep, lamb, goats and pigs. Other animals killed around the world specifically for their skins include zebras, kangaroos, elephants, crocodiles, and snakes. Each year, more than a billion animals are killed worldwide and turned into leather belts, shoes, jackets, and couches.
Originally, animal skin was air- or salt-dried and tanned with vegetable tannins or oil. Today, the tannins used come from a who's-who list of environmental toxins: formaldehyde, cold-tar derivatives, and cyanide-based oils and dyes. Most leather produced in the US is chrome tanned, producing waste that's been linked to cancer. A New York State Department of Health study found that more than half of all testicular cancer victims work in tanneries. Every year in the US, 37.5 million cows raised for meat but also used for their skins are stunned, hung upside down, bled to death and skinned in slaughterhouses. Although the federal Humane Slaughter Act stipulates that cows should be killed "humanely," first being stunned by a mechanical blow to the head to render them unconscious before they're strung up, assembly lines often process 400 cows per hour, resulting in improper stunning.
Unfortunately, the scenario gets worse outside the US, where most of the world's leather comes from. With nonexistent animal-protection laws or laws that go unenforced, India and China conduct heinous practices left unchecked, except by animal-welfare organizations that conduct random investigations. A startling fact is that India, a country known for worshipping its cows, employs brutal practices in its leather industry. On their journey to the slaughterhouse, cows are transported illegally in crammed trucks. Arriving sick and injured, they're often dragged into filthy factories where they're butchered using inhumane practices and often while conscious. It doesn't get any better in China-the world's leading leather exporter. Along with cattle and sheep, an estimated two million cats and dogs in China are killed for their skins each year. Many products made from these skins are sold unlabelled to unwitting American and European consumers.
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We hooked up on this first date, and then I cried. Because I still wasn't fully over my last breakup, and I told him not to ghost me. To which he replied not to ghost him. A couple months passed of periodically seeing each other, some dates and some hanging out at his place. Then I didn't make as much effort to track him down because another guy came into the picture who showed maximum initiative - take meeting my parents and family at Christmas last minute. That was bold. However, sushi guy reconnected with me, texting where did he go wrong? And I could tell he still had a desire to get to know me and spend time with me.
I responded though, with candor. I said it is the guys that make plans and take me out on a Saturday that I fall for. Also the fact that he had called his ex-girlfriends crazy and his mom and sister needy made me wonder if I wanted to be a woman in his life. He told me it was only one girlfriend and I later made him confirm this - its true she did attack him to some extent and spread rumors about him. He said he really does care for his family and texts them all the time. I decided to give him a further chance, and he proceeded to make plans to take me that Thursday (a dinner date), Saturday (another cute dinner date), the following Wednesday (a casual but healthy dinner date), Sunday (because he was in LA Saturday)(him cooking dinner for me), and Tuesday (Valentine's Day).
To these actions I approve. Then he sent me a text the other morning. What languages do you speak, he asked me. French and little Spanish, I said. He said he was just looking at vacations for us to take, because, and here he included some article, if you can travel with someone then you should marry them. I couldn't agree more; in fact, traveling just may be the number one requirement I have in a partner. It is partially why I don't get all on board with the guy with the sports season tickets - because I would rather be traveling somewhere lovely that spend my whole weekend driving to and from the stadium.
The other thing about this man that I am really attracted to is the way he encourages me to work out. He works out three times a week. The guy I saw briefly in the interim of meeting this sushi guy never worked out, and it ultimately became the deal breaker of an otherwise promising relationship start, where I liked pretty much everything else about the guy but his weight and personal care.
I told sushi guy I have very little to no motivation to work out by myself. I need a trainer. He thought about it and recommended to me a place called The12, which holds one-hour long circuit training classes with about twenty participants and one instructor/trainer. I went on my day off and found it to be super motivating! I totally gave sushi guy credit for the great recommendation. I like that this guy leads in this realm.
To recap, sushi guy put effort and expenses into us starting at the very first date, and he plans dates twice a week. Even if it started at my mentioning it, the fact that he went for it says something. He wants to travel with me and sent me that article that if you can travel with someone you should marry them. And he keeps me fit and eating healthy. Oh, did I mention he's also stylish. We spent a good half hour Wednesday night discussing what outfit would be best for his important Thursday meetings... I love styling men, they are just so good looking when they wear well-fitting clothes. He showed me some of his collection of gorgeous leather shoes and some of his leather bound watches... and some things on his wishlist online... expensive shoes that run around $800. Hey, a guy can dream. But I love all these about him - they are all healthy things in a relationship, none of these are harmful or destructive in any way, and they are things we share in common and enjoy doing together.
He texts me time to time, but manages to never make real plans. I cannot attribute this to the fact that we didn't hook up. If we hooked up, it would not change things drastically. He is still considering me as an option, not a priority. It is his actions I see, not his Christian Bale good looks. A man will not respect you giving it up to them if they do not feel they did anything to earn it. It is not about how long I wait, it is about what he has done to show me that I matter to him.
To me, Saturday night is the true test of whether you matter to a guy. It means you are his weekend. As my dear guy friend confirmed: guys are not just looking to "get laid" or "hang out with girls" (whichever you prefer) on Thursday nights; any guy who just texts you on Thursday is texting someone else on Saturday. He's thinking about girls on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday too.
This brings us to the conclusion... don't get stuck on a guy because he's hot. Get stuck on a guy only after he got stuck on you, and showed it. Oh, and a guy who texts last minute really doesn't respect your time. And if he doesn't make plans, how much does he respect you..
Here is my Fall 2016 Staple Wardrobe, one that I can wear every day for casual outings, and pieces that work great for dates as well.
First, the jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch renew jean leggings
Next the boyfriend flannels, gorgeous for any day: Abercrombie & Fitch
The fitted v-neck pullover sweaters, perfect for looking sleek or for a date: Express
The shoes, booties and block heel, on trend and more practical and comfortable to walk in than high heels: BP. Trolley Bootie, Steve Madden Saffron Sandal, Steve Madden
The accessories: kate spade & a.v. max
Wishlist: Paige denim, more express fitted sweaters, and Dolce Vita black booties and sneakers
Let me know what your favorite pieces for fall are currently, especially those you keep going back to xoxo
And by too physical I mean going all the way. Sure, there's chemistry, tension, and a lot of making out and then some.. But IF I put the brakes on having sex now, will this pay off later.
If something like this is a deal breaker, then the relationship never would have succeeded in the first place. Instead, it is more important early on to try and assess, outside of mere physical chemistry, whether or not the two of you are truly compatible and would enjoy each other's company in a number of activities outside the bedroom. For instance, this guy is super athletic and I am only somewhat so. Will this come between us as he jets off to mountain activities on weekends and I stay at home, or will we be able to find some outdoors activity that we can enjoy together.
Listening and Matthew Hussey's tips for how to handle this type of situation got me thinking. It is so important to make the guy not just feel rejected, but to let him know that I am still attracted to him, but that it's just too soon, or that I need to get to now him better. Letting him know I am still hot for him lets him know that I want this to work, and that I still need him.
The right guy will respect this, because now it makes him take a look at me in another light. Instead of just a hookup, I can also be a friend, a support, and comfort, and fun partner in other activities. It puts our young relationship in the framework of discovering compatibility on all other levels than sex. The goal is that with more time to consider these areas, a deeper bond will form, one that is formed on diverse experiences and conversations. This then will add more value to his life, and also to mine, along with saving me the heartache that may come from a physical relationship started too early only to end too quickly.
His reaction to this shift will also reveal his character and his propensity for patience when life doesn't go as planned. Maintaining a level and understanding head will prove valuable in any future relationship. On the reverse side, this is not meant for me to play a tease, but to balance the kind of interactions that we have. If I'm setting boundaries, then I should not just lead us up to that point all the time only to keep rejecting his advances at a certain point. This happened once, so the next time we hung out it was a lot more mellow and reverted mainly to head scratching.
Hopefully this relationship grows in diverse areas of compatibility. Until next time!
One of the most important things to do if you want to maintain good mental health is to not talk yourself down. If you can't finish as much as you thought you could in one sitting or one day, do not talk yourself down. If you are feeling human and tired and run down, do not blame yourself. If you are worried about your accomplishments thus far and your value in life, do not despair.
Instead, you must learn to both use these areas of discontent as motivation for future action, while also focusing on the positive lights. If you didn't finish all that you wanted to do, make a list and then forget about it until tomorrow when you can check off a few more things, but realize that you did some of them and be glad that you have made a step in the right direction. If you feel physically weary and incompetent, focus on when you can next get some good rest and know that simple things like lack of food or sleep are great harbingers of heightened stress levels. If you feel that you have not accomplished enough with your life at large, call out the good things you have done and know that each path is right for each person, and then be easy on yourself in the sense that you can forgive, accept, love, and live with the path you have walked on. For only then will you then be able to positively look toward the future and make more steps into what you hope to be.
Please find joy. Please find kindness and peace, for yourself and then for others. Just know that there's a world out there that vibes with what you are doing, that wants you to succeed, and that will draw closer to you as you draw towards it. Hold on through your struggles, because I've seen that life can be beautiful.


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Have you been swiping lately? I hope you have, because Nokia's N9 is an extraordinarily beautiful and responsive product with the swipe. I warmly congratulate the whole MeeGo team for the achievement!
First I start with some disclaimers: I used to work at MeeGo (at that time: Maemo) during 2008 as a design lead for the UI. Therefore my view on the N9 is biased in many ways: positive bias as I still feel tiny bit of ownership and negative bias towards any changes and differences to what we designed back in those days.
Building blocks of a UI framework
When building a new UI framework from the scratch, there are a couple of building blocks you necessarily need, and then the job is to design how to access these and move between them. These include: launching applications, notifications and status information, within-application controls, cross-application controls (closing app, moving between apps), finding and handling content and data, and a couple of others. This is provided that we still have the application centric paradigm that all computers currently use.
Although the design space for a UI framework may seem almost infinite, there will be dominant use cases, requirements an restrictions that will limit the amount of ways you can organize the building blocks. Let me first walk through a bit how the dominant UI frameworks are designed.
Building blocks in iPhone…
In iPhone, launching applications is on the home screen. The notifications are either small indicators attached to an application icon, or they are modal popups on top, e.g. for a text message. There are no widgets or such for more advanced, live status info and notifications. Within-application controls consist of a quite standard set of UI controls, and back-stepping within the app is always on the top left corner. Moving between sections within the app are at the bottom. There's no way of exiting an application, except by pressing the button that will take back to the app icon grid. In the original iPhone, there was no multi-tasking: going back to home screen closed the application.
In Android…
In Android, home screen is reserved mainly for notifications: widgets that display status information. Home screen can also include shortcuts to applications, but the actual application launching takes place in a separate application menu. Within-application controls are similar to iPhone's, except that there's a physical button for going back, and typically the tabs are on top where iPhone has them on the bottom. For cross-app functions, Android uses the home key, which doesn't (seemingly) close the app, or by pressing repeatedly back until you are at home screen. You can also at times move to other apps through the notifications in the top bar. So you already here see that the structures of iPhone and Android are different: iPhone very simple and Android slightly more complex.
…and in MeeGo
In N9 and MeeGo, the home screen consists of three panes, where one is for notifications, one for launching applications, and one for moving between open applications. In this sense, by placing multi-tasking on the home screen puts much more emphasis on multi-tasking compared to iPhone or Android. Within-application controls are not much different to others: here the commands and tabs are on the bottom. Back-stepping is placed there as well. You should note, that in MeeGo you can't exit an application. The only way for getting out of the app is to use the swipe gesture, which will leave application open and go back to home screen. This is very similar to Android's home button but using a gesture instead.
So all these three platforms have the same building blocks, arranged in slightly different ways. It's difficult to claim which of these is better than the other. Structurally, N9 is completely on the par with the competition. The differences will be more subtle.
What will then set these platforms apart? I'm not getting to the obvious questions of the ecosystem, where the first comers have a clear advantage. Instead, I will point out some issues with N9 that I would have done differently.
1. The Swipe
Swipe is a nice, smooth gesture. Short swipes are the easiest thing to do. This is why touch UIs are so successful: kinetic scrolling is easy, fun and accurate at the same time. (*cough* EP 880091 for those interested in patents).
Using swipe for exiting an application has two problems. First, it is slightly difficult to do. It's not the standard swipe as we know it: you need to swipe from outside the screen. This requires stretching the thumb slightly beyond what is comfortable. It's not completely reliable: sometimes you miss. And it is annoyingly just slightly different from the normal swipe that you can start anywhere on the screen. I expect that in frequent use, e.g. when browsing, normal horizontal scrolling by swiping will at some point be recognized as app-exit-swipe.
Second, it is completely non-intuitive. There is no hint on the screen that you could swipe. Maybe your friend will tell you, maybe you will see this in a shop, or in a tutorial app on the device itself. Fine – but I still dare you: is it acceptable that one of the most important functions in the UI is hidden? The poor occasional user who missed all the communication about the swipe will be hopelessly and permanently stuck. I hope that this won't happen when the owner of the phone is lying unconscious in the gutter after a bicycle accident, and a passer-by is trying to make the emergency call with his device.
Lastly something positive: the swipe is good in that sense that it saves some space in the UI: you don't need to have explicit buttons (hard or soft) to exit an application.
2. Closing an app
The only way for closing an app in N9 is to first leave it open, do the Swipe for the home screen, then swipe to the multi-tasking view, and close the app from there. You may ask, why close applications in the first place? In theory, if the device can keep tens of applications open (or hibernated), there would be no need for closing an app at all. I'd claim otherwise: people have the need for closure. They want to know when a task is finished, by explicitly closing the application. If you have been using an app that is for example connected to the internet, would you have a nagging feeling that it might be still open in the background, consuming battery, bandwidth or your money? Some people want to keep things tidy and in order (not me – you should see my desk). If apps keep piling up in the multitask screen, there will be people who want to clean it up regularly. It would be so much easier for them that apps would have an option for exiting completely in the first place.
Why not have exit in the apps? Most of applications have a hierarchy that will require them to have a back button available for going back anyway. In the highest level of the app, the same space could be used for an "X for exit".
3. Within-app controls
As discussed above, the tool bars and tabs in mobile UIs are typically on the top or on the bottom of the application. (Obviously: they can't be in the middle either.) Why did N9 choose the way of iPhone of placing the controls on the bottom? Not that it would make such a big difference, but when holding a monoblock touch device in one hand, the upper part of the screen is much easily accessible with the thumb than the lowest part. That's where the primary within-application controls should go.
Another much more interesting decision for Nokia is to use the positive options on the right side of the screen and negative on the left. So in the eternal discussion of OK/Cancel vs. Cancel/OK, MeeGo seems to be going for the latter. This is also the iPhone way. But hold on – Nokia has been making mobile phones with positive options on the left and negative on the right for a couple of decades. The green handset button has always been on the left. The soft keys have always been Options and Back, in that order. Is there something in the spatial metaphors of MeeGo that requires changing the tradition?
4. Multi-tasking
I really like the multi-tasking pane of the MeeGo home screen. It is demonstrating visually one of the biggest strengths of the new platform: multi-tasking. Putting emphasis to multi-tasking makes N9 a true computer. But there's one thing… Why are the applications in the multi-tasking view changing their positions? I think the rationale is this: people are most often switching back to the application that they have used recently. Therefore, N9 places the application that you recently used as the first item in the view. It kind of makes sense, but…
When a tile in the multi-tasking view is moved to the first slot, all the other tiles change their location in the grid too. (Well, not quite all of them, if you already had the app open, but I'll leave that for you to think through.) This means that you need to visually search for the application you want, every single time.
I think it would be sensible to expect that people use regularly just a couple of applications. When they are open in the multi-tasking view, and if they would simply stay where they are and not changing their order based on the recency of use, you would always find them there, just where they were the last time. You wouldn't need to visually search for them. This would be much more convenient and fast. This change would also be very easy to do, so I hope some of the MeeGo guys are listening…
And last…
I think N9 is a marvelous achievement by the dedicated MeeGo team. My favorite aspects of it is that they have really taken the touch UI to the max: MeeGo doesn't require any hardware buttons. That's a true statement and a differentiator on the market busy with touch screen devices. This feature will enable devices that maximize the display size.
One of the things I was mostly delighted in N9 is the emphasis put on NFC. Connecting accessories, such as handsfree earphones or loudspeakers seems to be extremely easy and natural. Combined with a smart and simple notification on the display, this will be a killer feature. My colleague Akseli was designing the principles of NFC touch UI when he was still at Nokia, and it's great to see his designs now implemented beautifully.
I sincerely hope that Nokia will give N9 a fair chance on the market, and that it will be a commercial success.
Until then, have a good summer, and happy swiping!


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WASHINGTON TWP. – The year 1738 marked the arrival of a band of German settlers to Middle Valley who had fled Europe to find religious freedom.
The year 2013 marks the 275th anniversary of that settlement in Washington Township.
To kick off a year-long celebration, several members of the Washington Township Historical Society will present a series of three, free lectures/presentations on different facets of the township.
The programs will be held at the society office at 6 Fairview Ave. from 3 to 4:30 p.m., on three consecutive Saturdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26.
Refreshments will be served.
On Jan. 12, Bob Pennisi will give a slide presentation titled "Railroads of Morris County in the Last Half of the 20th Century."
The presentation will include the Lackawanna Railroad, the Erie Lackawanna Railroad, the Jersey Central Railroad, the Morristown and Erie Railroad, the Susquehanna Railroad and the Morris County Central Railroad, which was an excursion train operation.
On Jan. 19, Eileen Stokes will present a power point presentation on the "Hamlets and Crossroads of Washington Township." The talk will include photos of the areas, both past and present, as well as information about little known areas such as Scrappy Corners.
The Jan. 26 program will feature Mary Ann Kordys, Karen Muscat and Betsy Guzenski who will discuss several of the collections in the historical society museum.
On display will be items such as the Luisa Neighbour Jacquard woven coverlet dated 1844 and a wooden clarinet owned and played by Philip Dufford in 1825.


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On ITV's Soapstar Superstar, which drew to its triumphant climax last night, the warbling and wailing of the contestants (much of it surprisingly good) has been a mere sideshow to the reinvention of the legend that is Cilla Black. Or at least the legend that Cilla Black imagines herself to be. Every wink of the extended eyelashes to every quasi-furrow of the strangely wrinkle-free forehead was designed to remind us of the fact that television has been a cold and lonely place since the exit of the Betoothed One three long years ago.
With few public appearances since she left Blind Date in 2003 just after her 60th birthday, boy, was she going to milk this. But something strange was happening. There was stroking and petting of the (male) co-judges, regular dipping and tossing of the cleavage and a stream of lascivious propositions towards the male contestants. When she wasn't doing a Barbara Windsor Carry On 'phwoar' face, she was fanning away an imaginary hot flush. The male contestants tried hard not to look frightened. But how could they not be? This was Cilla II, The Comeback: Over Sixty and Over-Sexed.
Sharon Osbourne must take a lot of the blame. She started it in The X-Factor, with a Shayne-worship reminiscent of the nymphomaniac nonagenarian in The Producers (only hours from death but still keen to play the game of the milkmaid and the naughty shepherd).
Seeing Cilla launch a dentally challenged 'come hither' look on poor ex-EastEnder Michael Greco was a sight almost as painfully wrong as the banned 'geriatric sex' scenes from Little Britain
With 'my Bobby' gone five years now, Cilla has had to get on with life on her own. But her friendship with the likes of Dale Winton and Paul O'Grady is having a disturbing effect. Every sentence not referring to how she wanted to drag 16-year-old Corrie cutie Richard Fleeshman back to her cave came out in fluent camp: 'You go, girlfriend!' 'You work it, girl!'
Only occasionally was the new-found, sexy groove shattered by a slide back into the trademark northern accent. 'I love the hur', came out a fair few times, of course, in reference to the contestants' coiffure. Favourite line, though? One which could not have been faked or rehearsed. 'Your other song choice is "Underneath Your Clothes" by Shuuur-Kuuur-Ruuur.' Welcome back, Cilla. Just keep taking the cold showers.


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Taxpayers Face Delays Over Education Credits
Millions of taxpayers who claim either of two popular education credits will have to wait until mid-February to start filing their taxes, meaning further delays in refunds.
The Internal Revenue Service had already warned that millions of taxpayers would get delayed refunds this year because it had to postpone the start of the tax-filing season by about a week, to Wednesday.
On Monday, the IRS said taxpayers who claim either the...


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A Field Guide to Charlatans
WELLINGTON, 22 November 2013 As part of the 2014 New Zealand Fringe Festival, magician Mike Kmiec enters the world of charlatans, swindlers, cheats, and con artists to explore the truth behind the First Century Roman saying Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur ('The world wants to be deceived, so let it be deceived'). His new show, A Field Guide to Charlatans, appears from 27 February to 1 March 2014 at Wellington's Fringe Bar.
"Though nobody likes being lied to," says Kmiec. "I think we're hardwired to accept and perhaps enjoy deception. Even subterfuge that lacks subtlety has some level of entertainment value."
Written, directed, and performed by Kmiec, A Field Guide to Charlatans takes the audience through the various types of deceivers, from mountebank to magician from advertiser to politician. A work that's part history lesson and part cautionary tale, it weaves a story of illgotten gain that's fun for the whole family (provided the family are carnies).
"The consummate grifter uses the same techniques used by magicians for centuries psychology, attention direction, sleightofhand in order to profit rather than merely entertain. The person asking you to pick a card could just as easily be picking your pocket," Kmiec says. "This is an opportunity for people to understand a bit more about how these things work together. You might not learn to beat the hustle, but at least you might learn why you were hustled."
Based in Wellington, Kmiec is an obsessive hobbyist and researcher in the world of magic. In 2013, he produced and performed The Secrets of Magicians in the New Zealand Fringe Festival. He is a magician member of the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, California and the Secretary of the Wellington Magic Club.
A Field Guide to Charlatans premières at the Fringe Bar in Wellington during the 2014 New Zealand Fringe Festival. It opens 27 February and runs through 1 March 2014, at 10pm. Entry is free, but donations are welcome.


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Feb 3, 2013 - StaffPaul Avery said he and his family decided ahead of time that they would work together and find the Wild West Winter Carnival Medallion.
And that's exactly what they did.
It was Avery's 5-year-old grandson, Hunter Saltsgaver, who actually picked up the bronze disk from its hiding place Friday afternoon, but it was the culmination of a family effort.
"We had always been interested in it through the years," Avery said, "but this year we decided we would make a big effort" to find the medallion.
The family's success was worth $500, half of it paid by The Ranger and half by the WWWC.
The medallion was found near a telephone pole not far from the intersection of Young Road and Bee Road north of Riverton.
Avery said numerous other searchers were in the vicinity on Friday afternoon.
"One guy had just walked that fence line, but he just missed it."
This year's hunt lasted longer than usual. Nine of the possible 10 clues had been published in The Ranger by the time the medallion was returned. A typical hunt lasts about seven clues.
Other family members chimed in with details about the search effort in a happy scene Friday afternoon in The Ranger newsroom.
"We've been looking since day two," said one.
"I'm not sure we'll make any money on this once we account for all the gas," joked another.
Thursday's clue had referred to a rural road that "isn't Old," meaning Young Road. Friday's mentioned "a bug that's busy," indicating Bee Road.
As for the money, the family plans to attend the NASCAR race in Las Vegas in a few weeks, and the $500 will help with expenses -- and Hunter gets a new toy as his reward.
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Kate Gosseling Nude Pics
TV-shows about the life of Kate Gosselin's big family made her famous all over the world.
And all stars know if you are famous you must look a 100 % perfect. A respected mom of eight kids does her best in order to look good. Being a star means to have video-shoots in different places. So now Kate Gosselin nude is having a good time in the beach without her children. I think she wants this moment last forever and let her body feel completely relaxed.
First of all we must admit that Kate Gosselin still keeps a perfect shape. It is quite difficult as we remember her pregnancy and the difficult period when she gave birth to six babies at a time. But have a look at Kate now! Her body is slender and looks quite sporty. Nice tits, firm abdo and well-shaped accurate buttocks make Kate a real star with or without a fashion dress on. She enjoys the fresh air and warm water. May be she will come back here at night to have a nude swim with her husband when nobody watches.
Kate looks really as if she takes care of herself. Kate is always so natural and stylish at the same time even when relaxing at Bald Head Island.
Warm sunshine embraces her body making it bronze-tanned and rather seductive as for a young mom.
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- You may see her on TV, you can meet her on the glossy pages of glam magazines. However this performance is one of the most unusual the babe has ever shown to the fans' community! Kate Gosselin naked session is a must see as you will be greatly amazed with sexy boobs and hot juicy curves of her body! It does not matter what she has on if anything, the only thing that matters is her passion she is eager to share with you!


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Have Cat Questions? Ask a Cat Vet Online.
Has your kitty had any vomiting and/or diarrhea throughout this?
Were there ANY abnormalities on the blood work that has been done? Can you tell me exactly what tests have been done so far?
Have x-rays been taken? If so, were there any abnormal findings?
When you say that he only wants what you are eating, have you given him any human food or tried any home made diets for him?
Has there been an ultrasound of his abdomen done?
What were the medications that you were giving him?
Thanks for the additional information - I know you have already spent a lot of money trying to figure out what is causing this weight loss in your kitty, but since no answers have been uncovered so far, it is likely that you are going to have to do some more testing. It is only when an accurate diagnosis has been reached that you are going to be able to know what treatment is needed.
First, as far as blood work goes, I have to wonder if there were some abnormalities in the liver enzymes because of the Denosyl medication - this is a medication that we usually gives animals when they have some type of disease process going on in the liver and is not usually used for IBS alone. You might want to ask your vet again about the lab work that was done. Also, since this has been going on for some time, sometimes rechecking blood work will reveal abnormalities that were not present the first time it was done.
I'm glad that they took x-rays and that they were normal, but there are a lot of diseases that won't show up on an x-ray but will show up with an ultrasound. Also, if any abnormalities are seen on an ultrasound, they can often be biopsied and a specific diagnosis can be reached that way. Most clinics do not have ultrasound, and this often requires a referral to have this procedure done.
The only way to diagnose IBS and several other conditions that cause vomiting and diarrhea is with biopsy of the gastrointestinal tract. This usually can be done with endoscopy, so while it is still requires anesthesia, it is not a major surgery. It is likely that the only way to find out what is causing your kitty to lose weight is to have this test done.
Right now, it is really important that we get your kitty eating again - if that means giving him human food, so be it. Try to stick to meat or poultry as much as possible and make sure that it is low in fat. Cats that go without eating for very long will get a liver condition called hepatic lipidosis. It is possible that this is going on already in your kitty. This is a serious disease and usually requires aggressive treatment such as feeding tubes to get them through.
Unfortunately, cats that suddenly want to eat weird things sometimes have a condition called lymphoma, which is a cancer originating from the lymph system. In cats, it can affect their GI tract. Obviously, this is very serious disease, so the sooner it is diagnosed the better off we will be.
Again, I know you have already spent a lot of money, but I really think it is time to seek out an internal medicine specialist so that you can have the more advanced testing done that I mentioned above (ultrasound and endoscopy) as that is the only way you are going to get a diagnosis here. Most vets are very happy to make arrangements for a referral to a specialist, so please don't be afraid to ask your vet for this. I know it will be expensive, but it really is the best way to help your kitty.
I hope this gives you some ideas of where to go from here. Please let me know if you need more information.


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Yeah so recently I've been searching for chime wall clocks. I like all types of antique clocks but my favourites are definitely mantel clocks. Wall clocks just don't have the type of charms as a clock you place on your fireplace shelf. The only downside to this is that they're usually the most expensive out of the bunch (for example, the most expensive one I found was on Amazon for over $3000 Canadian). That's crazy if you ask me, so I would never ever buy it.
It's very important when thinking about purchasing a mantel clock to become knowledgeable about one's choices. This kind of time was remarkably popular within the 19th and 18th centuries since it was fairly cheap to make. The title really originates from the truth that these lamps were small to be positioned on the mantel of someone. These lamps don't have to be continued the mantel of one . They may be located anywhere across the house. Furthermore, choices for mantel clocks contain perhaps a wide selection of antique clocks, contemporary types of the mantel clock, or copies or reproductions of antique lamps from different times. This manual has an introduction of the various kinds of mantel clock the supplies and designs as well as accessible they come in. It contains a part on purchase and the best way to discover mantel clock on eBay.


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Traffic Tickets and Violations in Arizona
Citations or traffic tickets are issued in the State of Arizona for various violations of traffic law. Citations generally indicate the statute or code number of the violation, and explain how and when to pay the fine or respond to the ticket. You must respond to a citation, usually by paying a fine or appearing in court, or else a warrant may be issued for your arrest and your driving license may be suspended.
Most traffic tickets in Arizona are issued for civil or criminal penalties. Civil penalties include any type of moving or non moving violation. Criminal penalties are further categorized into misdemeanors (such as reckless driving or DUI) or felonies (like not stopping when you are asked to pull over).
Violations are also classified by whether or not the vehicle was in motion at the type of the incident, and traffic tickets may therefore be for either moving or non-moving violations. Examples of moving violations include:
- Speeding or driving below the minimum speed
- Running a stop sign or red light
- Driving without a seat belt
- Drunk driving (DUI and DWI)
- Reckless driving
Non-Moving violations include:
- Parking in a handicapped zone or other illegal parking
- Driving with an invalid vehicle registration
- Having expired or missing license plates
- Leaving a vehicle unattended and running
The majority of traffic violations in Arizona are classified as civil penalties, which require paying a fine up to $300. Criminal penalties carry higher fines and/or imprisonment as compared to civil penalties and/or imprisonment.
Many citations do not require a court appearance, and you may admit guilt by paying the ticket directly. The citation will indicate how and by what date to pay the fine. You can pay online, in person at a courthouse or municipal offices, on the telephone or by mail. The addresses and phone numbers will be mentioned on the ticket.
If you wish to dispute the citation, you must appear in court personally on the scheduled date, and enter a "not guilty" plea. While you may be able to negotiate with the prosecuting attorney, a trial will be scheduled if no agreement is reached. A trial gives you an opportunity to fight the traffic ticket in front of a judge or jury, and most people prefer to hire a traffic ticket lawyer to defend them in court.
When you pay a ticket directly, you are essentially pleading guilty to a traffic offense, which carries the same consequences as being found guilty of the violation in court. Motorists who either plead guilty directly or are found guilty of an offense should be aware of the following possible consequences:
- Certain traffic offenses, including speeding and other moving violations, are automatically reported to the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division. Arizona routinely provides information concerning traffic ticket convictions to other states.
- The Arizona Motor Vehicle Division follows a point system to track violations and their corresponding penalties. Points are added to your driving record which could result in your license being suspended. For more information, see our Point System section.
- Arizona drivers that accumulate points on their driving record are often subject to higher car insurance premiums.
One of the best ways to reduce the negative implications of traffic violations is to drive safely and not commit any additional offenses. Points on your Arizona license will be reduced, and your driving record may eventually be cleared if you remain free of any additional violations. Smart drivers often choose to take a defensive driving course or traffic school course in order to reduce the points on their license more quickly.
Taking a defensive driving course can also help lower the car insurance premiums of drivers whose rates increased following one or more traffic ticket convictions. Some drivers prefer to obtain a new quote for car insurance following a traffic ticket conviction, since often more competitive rates and coverage may be available.
- See Paying Traffic Tickets in Arizona for more information on how to pay your tickets.
- See also Traffic Ticket Lawyers and DUI Lawyers if you are considering fighting your ticket.
- See also Arizona Car Insurance.


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Clearlift Laser Facelift
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Check this YouTube video: Alma Clearlift Laser Facelift
The Clearlift Laser Facelift provides collagen production with a remarkable rejuvenating advantage:
It's Non-Invasive, and has NO PAIN and NO Down time!
That's correct - NO PAIN and NO Down Time. Unlike the traditional Pixel fractional ablation we have had such stellar success with, this latest version provides the pixelated rejuvenating effect below the intact skin. No one will know you had it done and it has no need for topical anesthesia or aftercare wound care!
Sound exciting? It IS!
Featured on "The Doctors", as well as "Dr. Oz" and other shows.
Did we mention that it is non-invasive, requires no anesthesia and because of that is CHEAPER - $300.00 per treatment for a full face! The second generation fractional laser that required topical numbing and 3-5 days of recovery time was $750.00 per treatment!
You will need 5 treatments performed every 3-4 weeks for maximal collagen building benefit!
Call Now to schedule this amazing new procedure - eliminate years from your face and minimize your use of Botox as well!
Clearlift, the fractional rejuvenation procedure performed exclusively by Pixel® laser technology from Alma Lasers®, erases years from your face and stimulates new collagen to grow. This innovative laser treatment helps counteract years of skin damage, whether it's from exuberant sunbathing or the untreated ravages of teen acne leaving you with unsightly pitting and scarring. This dramatic procedure improves your skin's texture and tone to reduce the size of pores, fights fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, pigmentation problems like melasma, and can help reduce the unsightly appearance of stretch marks.
The Clearlift laser works by creating thousands of microscopic perforations, but the skin around each of these perforations remains intact. This allows your skin's top layer to heal from the edge of these tiny holes very rapidly, which significantly improves your complexion. It provides noticeable results, often in as little as a single treatment.
In more detail, the Pixel® laser light passes through patented optics to penetrate the intact skin surface creating tiny thermal channels, of micro-injury, without disturbing the skin or surrounding tissue. These micro-injury sites (about 15-20 percent of the treatment area) start the process of healing. As collagen remodels, skin tightens and scars improve. The intact, undamaged skin over the treatment site promotes quicker healing for a fast recovery - treat today then back to work - no one will know!
If you've considered laser skin resurfacing, dermabrasion, or deep chemical peels, but hesitated because of the extended recovery time or anesthesia required, The Clearlift Fractional Laser Facelift is the right solution for you. It provides similar dramatic results through a superior technology with minimal risks and a rapid healing time.
Clearlift treatment erases years from your face and stimulates new collagen to grow providing dramatic results by improving your skin's texture and tone to fight fine lines, wrinkles, and even mild acne scars.
Patients choose Clearlift because it:
- Requires NO DOWN TIME
- Tightens "crepey" or lax skin (anywhere on the body)
- Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduces the need for Botox and Fillers!!
- Shrinks the appearance of pores
- Lightens dark under eye circles
- Reduces scars and Stretch marks
- Blends uneven pigmentation - Melasma from Pregnancy or Oral contraceptives
- Improves Rosacea, broken capillaries, and spider veins
Clearlift Laser Facelift is Safe and Comfortable
Clearlift treatments are safe and effective, without injections or surgery. Now you can have great results without the need for topical numbing medication and without any post treatment skin injury others will see. Recovery is speedy and so are the initial results!
Great Results, Faster Healing
The Clearlift fractional laser technology represents the next evolution for skin rejuvenation compared to earlier fractional laser skin resurfacing treatments that involved skin side effects with 3-4 days of down time!
Your face is an important part of who you are. Learn more about Clearlift skin resurfacing and what happens with treatments here.
Am I a good Clearlift candidate?
Anyone whose skin shows signs of aging is a candidate for Clearlift. The most dramatic results are seen on people who have tried non-invasive therapies and are looking for something more aggressive but without the pain and down-time. The best candidates have moderate sun damage, are in good health, have good health habits and typically take good care of their skin.
Does Pixel Perfect work on all skin types?
Yes, Clearlift can be performed on all skin types at any time of the year; however, it is vital to consult with Dr. Rohde or his staff as some skin conditions can interfere with proper treatment.
How Long Will the Laser Treatment Take?
Clearlift treatments usually take less than 20 minutes per area. Your exact treatment regimen will depend on your individual consultation and the area(s) you wish to have treated.
Is it safe?
Clearlift treatments are safe and effective, without injections or surgery. You can expect your skin to have very minimal redness that is short-lived after the treatment. More importantly, no one will notice you had anything done immediately after the procedure.
Will it hurt?
NO!!!! Most experience a pleasant warmth during the treatment. Occasionally there may be a snapping sound as the laser head is moved from area to area but that is entirely painless and without consequence.
Will I need a touch-up later?
While Clearlift will reverse some of the appearance of aging, we can't stop the aging process. This will require an Anti-Aging consultation to evaluate your overall health including your nutrition and health habits, hormones, etc.. However, depending on your starting point and your lifestyle following treatment, your new look can last many months or longer. We recommend that you practice meticulous skin care to maintain results. This includes avoiding excessive sun and UV exposure and using our Renew 4 Step Skin Renewal System to maintain your investment. Further, daily use of a moisturizing sunscrren whenever you are in the sun will help new damage from occuring. Conscientious skin care extends the effects of your skin renewal and collagen remodeling, maximizing the benefits of your fractional treatment and will ultimately increase the length of time between maintenance sessions.
For most patients, a touch-up treatment after 12 months helps maintain a healthy glow.
How much does Clearlift Laser Facelift cost?
Clearlift costs vary depending on the surface areas treated, but a face treatment starts at just $300.00 per treatment. You will need 5 of these to complete a series and maximize initial collagen restoration. If you want other areas treated at the same time, like your neck, tummy, upper arms or hands, we will be happy to give you an estimate for those as well at the time of your consultation.
Call NOW for your Clearlift Laser Facelift Consultation: 217-864-2700.