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DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My new girlfriend laughs when we're having sex and I find it distracting and it's making me upset. At first I thought she was laughing at the way I look naked, as that brought out her first outburst, but she said she was laughing out of "pure delight." But there is so much giggling of a strange variety, it feels kind of nervous to me. I thought people got kind of serious when they were getting busy. I find the outbursts of laughing break the sexual tension, which is what was driving me forward. The last few times there was no orgasm for me, and I hate to admit it, but I actually faked it. Turned out to be not that hard to do, because she hardly notices my situation. I really like this woman -- beautiful, intelligent, witty, well-educated. She is 32 and I am 27, if that makes any difference. But I enjoy her more out of bed than in bed, it seems. I don't like the weird gigglebox thing. Why is she doing it? -- Getting Laughed At, Wolseley
Dear Laughed At: Women are much more prone to laugh or even cry in bed than men, and to a certain extend it's quite a normal reaction. But, a woman who laughs may also be nervous. At the beginning of a relationship until you both get totally used to each other, she may giggle, and then it gradually wears off. She may also be ticklish and reacting to your touch negatively, and be holding back from telling you. Ask her if your touch is ticklish, and if she prefers a deeper stimulation and experiment to find out what feels more comfortable. Or, she may be unsure of her feelings towards you and the sex thing feels a bit absurd when it starts happening. Then she feels distanced from it, and giggles. To any "sex laughers" in the crowd: Could you please write in and shed some light from your personal experience?
Dear Miss Lonelyhearts: I'm working up north a lot of the time and lonely for my girlfriend who I live with when I'm in the city. We have a young child together. I trusted her to be true to me as I had to go up north to work, but I recently found out she was cheating on me in the city. I came down to Winnipeg for a visit last weekend and I confronted her. She said, "What did you expect when you're away for months on end and there's no one to love me?" Then she started crying. We both cried. She said she wouldn't cheat if I lived down here, but up north is where I can get good-paying work and I am able to send her money for herself and our child. I can't quit work and go live in the city and be unemployed again. What can I do? -- Sad Guy, Northern Manitoba
Dear Sad: There are people who need someone on hand all the time, and chances of keeping a dependent type like this happy while you're away long stretches are poor. Phone sex and love letters can help, but it isn't the whole answer. Still, there are other people who like independence and alone time and don't miss a loved one who is away nearly so much. This kind of woman would be best for you. Having said that, we know this is the woman you want and the mother of your child, and it's hard for you to shop for a new lady, except for online -- and very difficult to then meet her and form a relationship. So let's deal with what we've got -- a lonely, unhappy, cheating spouse. Do you believe her when she says she'd be true if you lived here? If so, could you come back to the city and see her more often? Could she move up there? It's worth investigating, although you should know some people just don't have a taboo against cheating and just try not to get caught.
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IT'S safe to say diamonds aren't Rajeev Chandel's best friend these days.
The longtime Winnipeg businessman recently got the jolt of his life when he was arrested, detained and convicted in a South African court.
Chandel, 43, was caught at the airport in Johannesburg last month with four small, rough diamonds in his shaving kit. Authorities also seized US$20,000 in cash he was carrying, claiming it was from proceeds of crime.
"It was my mistake," Chandel told the Free Press Tuesday in a telephone interview from a hotel room in India. He spent three nights in custody before regaining his freedom after paying a small fine for illegal possession of the gems, which were valued at only a couple hundred dollars.
"The four stones had been given to me. I told them right away I would pay the fine, but I think they wanted to make an example out of me, to prove a point," Chandel said. That included detaining him, although Chandel said he "paid off" one of the guards in exchange for being allowed to watch television and eat McDonald's in his holding cell.
Chandel didn't get his seized cash back. After speaking with members of the Canadian embassy, who helped him obtain a lawyer, he opted not to get involved in what likely would have been a long, costly legal battle. He claims it was just money he was carrying while travelling on business and not the proceeds of any criminal enterprise.
Chandel told the Free Press he wants to make clear he's no jet-setting diamond smuggler but just forgot what was in his luggage.
"I'm a simple person. I had no idea they were even in there. I think they've been in there since at least 2010."
Chandel moved to Winnipeg in 1986 and spent much of his life here, including running a clothing store at the Portage Place mall for more than a decade. His parents and other family still live in the city.
He now spends much of his time in India and South Africa, where he owns a mine. He was on a trip with one of his gemologists, scouting a potential new "business opportunity," when he was arrested in mid-June.
"They stopped me at customs, told me to follow them. They asked me if I was carrying any narcotics. I said no. They asked me if I was carrying any diamonds. I said no. Then they asked me if they could check my bag, and I said yes," he recalled.
Chandel is in the middle of a nasty divorce from a Toronto woman, which is currently before the courts. He said he believes that played a role in his arrest, alleging authorities in South Africa were tipped off that he had the gems and a large amount of cash in his possession.
"They told me they had information that I was this smuggler, this drug dealer," he said. At his sentencing hearing, the judge scolded Chandel for not being aware the diamonds were in his bag.
"The judge said, 'You are a mine owner; you should know about the law.'"
Chandel claims his email was recently hacked and information about his arrest has been sent to many business colleagues around the world in an attempt to discredit him. The Free Press can confirm a similar email was sent to the newspaper last week. The anonymous source did not reply to requests for further information.
"I'm just trying to move on with my life," said Chandel, who has been told there should be no future issues with travelling abroad despite this incident.
Still, he remains cautious, especially with a return trip to South Africa due later this month.


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At least 85,000 children a year died in domestic violence. In Argentina, still suffering the aftershocks of its economic crisis, malnutrition among children was a big problem.
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
"Meals in a Jar" Quick and Easy Homemade Recipes Review and Giveaway - Ends 04-30-13
A copy of Meals in a Jar was received for review. I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting. The opinions expressed are my own and were NOT influenced in any way.
Are you always in a hurry and trying to decide what to cook for dinner? Have you ever read food labels? In the last three or four months, I have read labels on all kinds of different foods, as well as personal body care products. There are a lot of nasty chemicals in our food and body care products. I'm always looking for a better solution! I decided to just try and make everything from scratch, including food, household products and personal care products.
For this review I received a copy of "Meals in a Jar" by Julie Languille. I was quite impressed with all of the meals you can make a head of time and you just-add-water for a perfect homemade meal! Just think, you know exactly what the ingredients are and there are no nasty chemicals in it, how perfect is that? Commercially prepared foods often contain ingredients that were grown with pesticides and chemicals, packaged with preservatives, artificial flavorings and artificial colorings. Ready-made meals can be made with organic ingredients and locally grown meats and produce. You can even use food out of your own garden.
About Meals in a JarThe equipment you will need is a vacuum sealer, like a Food Saver, which is a must. A dehydrator and roaster oven, rocket stove, solar oven or wonder oven is recommended, along with filtered water or bottled water. The Rocket Stove comes in handy during a disaster or no-power situation, same with the Solar Oven.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Ready-Made Meals
- Chapter 2: Canning and Dehydrating
- Chapter 3: Ingredients, Equipments, Supplies
- Chapter 4: Breakfast is in the Bag
- Chapter 5: Soup's on
- Chapter 6: Primarily Pasta
- Chapter 7: Ready-Made Main Course
- Chapter 8: Ready-Made Meals Sidekits
- Chapter 9: Snacks, Beverage and Extras
- Chapter 10: Desserts
- Chapter 11: Logistics
- Recipe Index
- Acknowledgments and about the Author
I have made several vacuumed packed meals with this awesome book! I did the Granola, Chocolate Chip Cookies and the Hot Cocoa! I can't wait to try all of them! These are really fun to make and I love the idea of having everything ready to cook! They also make an excellent gift and are perfect for stocking up your pantry. I would highly recommend Meals in a Jar!
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- spike said...
- 2:27 PM, April 15, 2013
- VickeC said...
Id like a cassarole in a jar
- 1:20 PM, April 16, 2013
- calvad said...
I would like to make mac and cheese in a jar
- 5:56 AM, April 19, 2013
- Stephanie Larison said...
I'd like to make soup in a jar.
- 12:35 AM, April 20, 2013
- Nancy Brumfield said...
salads and mac and cheese
- 11:44 AM, April 21, 2013
- Becca said...
Ive always wanted to try soup in a jar!
- 2:30 PM, April 22, 2013
- Vixen said...
I think I would start with soup in a jar.
- 3:12 AM, April 26, 2013
- Maryann Depaolis said...
i have a dehydrator but sadly have never wanted to use it until now
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- Chantal said...
I would start with soup in a jar because it seems like it would be most simple! :)
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- Amanda Hoffer said...
I hope I get this! I would love to tear into the desserts for wonder gift ideas!
- 11:24 AM, April 28, 2013
- tina reynolds said...
I would really like to make some salads for me and the hubby in a jar
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- GeorgiaBeckman said...
First of all, I think it would be a ton of fun to have my 4 grown daughters over & make a deal of preparing meals in a jar. These would also be great to give as gifts. I want to make everything!
- 12:40 PM, April 29, 2013
- Samii Alexxis said...
Chicken soup!
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cassarole in a jar for me!
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I was at REI a while back during a big sale and saw that they had Camelbaks on sale. Thinking it could come in handy on hot days in my Aerostich behind my K75RT heatsink fairing I picked up the big 72-oz backpack model and tucked it away. I found it yesterday morning while gearing up for a 350-mile day-ride exploration of Pennsylvania around the Rally site.
I had one a decade ago, before my post-accident sabbatical when I rode a lot in the summer. It was a bit unwieldy and didn't work very well. The new one has fixed every quibble I had, most particularly the chintzy harness/straps, the small fill opening and the poorly designed bite valve.
Back at REI, as I looked over the many new configurations Camelbak has added over the last decade I settled on a few things I wanted, namely (1) a tight-fitting form factor as I wanted to wear it under my Aerostich and didn't want too much of a hunchback; (2) a decent-sized capacity; (3) netted harness for coolness and a cross-chest strap to hold it in place.
The Camelbak Classic 70oz seemed to be just what I was looking for.
Camelbaks really seem oriented towards trail runners these days with most resembling backpacks, too much I think for wearing under riding gear. The Classic has one small pocket and a long form factor that follows the back (making for a great back pad by the way.) The harness is a perfect mix of substantial enough to keep it snug and in place but small enough (and netted) so as to be unnoticeable to the rider. The drink tube can be used on either side, and the bite valve is substantial, easy to use, and best of all -- it works perfectly. The pack itself is insulated to keep the ice from melting too quickly, but still was noticeably cool on the back. Lastly, the opening to the 70oz resevoir is B I G, big enough to easily shovel ice into yet still secured by a flat, low profile cap that does not leak.
I set out yesterday morning after filling the Camelbak with ice and water. I had the drink tube over my left shoulder and hanging out the collar of my Stich - seems like it might be annoying but it is not at all. Drinking from the Camelbak was easy, just direct the bite valve into the screen opening of the helmet, grab the bite valve with your mouth, and, well, suck.
It was, in a word, AWESOME. Where earlier this year on warmer rides I felt completely dehydrated and quickly wilted in the heat I was able to stay completely hydrated, cooled off, and never felt spent from the now considerable heat. I ran through the first 70oz by noon and refilled with a 2-liter bottle of Deer Park (and free ice) for the afternoon.
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2006-06-22 10:12:00 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Arts Commission is seeking proposals from artists to create a sculpture at City Hall of Harvey Milk, the city's first openly gay elected official.
Artists should submit their proposals by Aug. 1. Three finalists will be selected and paid $2,500 each to produce a model for a bronze statue. The models will be put on public display to let city residents offer their opinions on the designs.
"It is indeed time for his legacy to be commemorated with a place of honor and distinction in San Francisco's City Hall," said the commission in a statement announcing plans for the statue.
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Milk was shot and killed along with Mayor George Moscone on Nov. 27, 1978, by former supervisor Dan White.
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The fighting started when people began to suspect the Haitian president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, may have got into power through unfair elections.
Now no-one's too sure who's running the country, and law and order has broken down in the capital Port-au-Prince
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He's even said, "Your childhoods belong to me now." Dun dun dun….
Not only does LuVisi create these disturbingly beautiful images, but he also imagines entire story lines for them. To read why Kermit the Frog killed Kevin and how in the hell Tigger landed himself in jail, check out LuVisi's blog.
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – At 6 feet 3 inches tall, 270 pounds, he will throw shot put and discus for the Army during the 2013 Warrior Games. Sgt. Joshua Andrew's greatest strength is not that he bench presses 400 pounds, it is his ability to bounce back.
Carrying a rucksack through the uneven terrain of Afghanistan began to take its toll on Andrew after nine months. And after dislocating his knee for the fifth time, Andrew was sent to Germany for further evaluation. When it was determined that he would need ongoing care for his injuries he was assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
At first, Andrew was unsure of his physical limitations and his future with the Army. Walking was hard. He could only go about 100 meters before he had to stop. So, he started setting goals for himself.
"While you're in the WTB people start feeling… down," said Andrew, a native of Castle Rock, Wash. "People are just waiting and aren't very sure of what's going on. There is a lot of self-inflicted stress and people just want to move past that. Competing and being a member of a team is huge for a lot of combat Soldiers."
The Warrior Games showcase the best wounded, ill, and injured athletes from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Veterans Administration, and service members from the United Kingdom. The games offer competitors a way to regain confidence through overcoming obstacles associated with their malady.
"It's been a tremendous release for him and has helped him deal with what he has gone through," said Russ Vincent, Andrew's throwing coach and head coach for the Mountlake Terrace High School track and field team. "He has a throwing background and this has allowed him to refocus on the positive aspects of his life."
The Warrior Games feature adaptive sporting events, which are based on existing sports that are modified to meet the capabilities of disabled athletes, and non-adaptive sporting events that were created specifically for persons with disabilities, like wheelchair basketball.
"I'm very limited as far as what I can do because of my flexibility, said Andrew." When I have the shot put or the discus, I can't do the full range of motions needed for the normal throw. So, it's all about how I adapt. You just have to continue forward in a different way."
The 2013 Warrior Games are sponsored by the U.S. Olympic Committee and are scheduled for May 11-17. Events include archery, cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair basketball.
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I waited a couple days to post this, just to see how I felt a couple days later.
Sunday I ran for 15 miles as part of training for a marathon in September. I started out slow, but in hind site, it seems I should have started out slower. I started out trying to go about 10:15-10:30, but realistically because of the first half being downhill it ended up being about 9:45. My goal pace for the marathon is about 10:15 mpm. I would love to break 4:30 for my first.
I got some water at the half-way mark (my parents house) and headed back for the out and back. As you can already tell, the 2nd half is going to be largely up hill.
The biggest problem for me came when I was stopped by a train around mile 11.5. I waited about 5-7 minutes for this train to pass (it seemed like much longer), and when I started up my run again my legs just didn't want to go. I had a really hard time finding my stride again after that. Perhaps if I started slower in the beginning I wouldn't have had that problem.
Stopped one more time for some water before finishing my run.
When I hit mile 15, I walked about a mile back to my house. My legs were sore for sure, my back had a bit of pain as well, but nothing that made me think something was wrong. I took an ice cold bath, drank a recovery drink (hated those jelly belly recover beans), and went about my day.
Feet felt great, legs, while sore felt good, and most importantly, I did it with very minimal walking.
My pace ended up being 10:20 when all was said and done, which I can absolutely live with. At the end of the day, I'm injury free, happy, and can't wait to recover and get out there for another long run.
Today I've got a 6 mile run on the schedule, and that just doesn't seem that bad anymore.


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Born and raised for the most part in Los Angeles, CA. Among my travels are a few places stretching between the Pacific and Europe, as well as reaching as far south as Peru. In great part thanks to my exposure to other cultures while traveling as a kid is why I chose to pursue a career in architecture. That, and legos.
Now I am continually striving for personal and professional growth. Currently working as a design consultant has provided several unique opportunities to work on a multitude of projects in various conditions. Ultimately, these experiences are shaping the way I view not just architecture but design on a more global scale. Placing the limelight on the experience the designed environment can evoke.
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Why is my bill higher than usual?
To help you understand the fluctuations in your energy bills, we've put together a list to highlight the most common reasons why your bill can change. Take a look to see if any of these apply to you:
- You still owe money from a previous bill.
If you didn't happen to pay the full amount of your last bill, the remainder will carry over to your next one - and continue to do so if you don't pay the full amount each month.
- We gave you an estimated meter reading
We can't always gain communication to your advanced meter. If your meter is read manually, your meter reader can't always get to your gas or electricity meter. At these times we estimate your property's energy usage based on previous meter readings. When we do this, youâll see Estimate on the front of your bill. You can provide your own meter reading on My Account to update us on what your meter is actually reading. Once we get an actual meter reading, we'll adjust the bill accordingly â and you'll see Actual on your bill.
- It was a longer billing period
Energy bills rarely cover the same exact number of days per billing period. So if you notice a small variation, this could explain it.
- There was a price change
Prices change from time to time. If this is the case, we will have let you know at least 30 days in advance. You can check your current bill to see if your prices have recently increased.
- There's been a change in the seasons
The weather can have a huge influence on your energy use. Air conditioning will boost your energy usage in summer, while the short days and colder temperatures in winter mean you'll spend more time with the lights, TV, computer, clothes dryer or heater on.
- You've had more people than normal staying in your house
The more people you have in your house, the more energy you're likely to use. That's why you'll often see a spike in your energy costs if a friend or relative stays for a few weeks, or if your kids have been home for the holidays.
- You've been using appliances that consume more energy
You might be surprised at how much energy some home appliances use. For more information on their usage, take a look at the manual, the manufacturer's website or its 'energy efficiency' label. You'll find the power rating printed on the back or underneath many appliances.
If you're having trouble to understand your bill, please find more information in these sections:
What is online (email) billing?
Online (email) billing means no more paper bills. We have two options for you to choose how you receive your online bills:
- Receive your bills as a PDF attachment via email.
- Receive a notification email to view your bill by logging into My Account, you can view your bills online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Once registered to online billing you'll no longer receive your bills in the post. If you log into My Account, you can view invoices up to three years old, or if you've been a Genesis Energy customer less than three years, from the time you joined Genesis Energy on My Account.
How do I register for online (email) billing?
You can register for online billing by logging into My Account. Once logged in click on the Online Billing link in the Accounts menu and complete the details required. The email address can be different to the one you have registered with.
Alternatively you can use Contact Us. Please note: If you change the way you receive your bill, your next bill may arrive the old way. After that you'll start receiving them as requested.
I have more than one property. Can I combine my energy bills?
If you have more than one property or fuel connected with Genesis Energy, you could be receiving multiple bills from us.
One Bill from Genesis Energy combines your energy bills and provides a handy one-page summary showing the total amount due, which means:
- You will still get a detailed breakdown for each property and/or utility type
- You will have fewer bills to open and file
- You can make just one payment
- Budgeting will be easier
Plus with One Bill you get to choose whether you group all or just some of your properties or utilities.
How do I read my Advanced Meter?
Your Advanced Meter shows different sets of information. Find out how to read it here.
How do I enter and send my meter reading?
You need to enter a reading for all meters. You can give us your meter reading here.
If you have a problem with your actual bill and would like to query the reading taken then you can contact us here.
How do you remotely read the Advanced Meter?
Advanced Meters are remotely read through wireless cell phone technology. If the wireless communication becomes unavailable we may need to provide an estimated bill or manually read the meter.
Find out how to read your Advanced Meter here.
Can I read my own meter and give you the reads?
When you receive an estimated bill you can always check our estimate with the current read on your meter. If the two readings vary greatly then you may wish to provide us with your reading. This has the advantage of:
- Billing your actual usage as opposed to an estimate.
- Identifying any sudden change in energy use, rather than having to wait until the next actual reading by a meter reader.
You can provide your meter reading on My Account or by using our Contact us form.
When will my meter be read?
Each property is on a meter reading sequence which determines what time of the month you are likely to have your meter read.
For gas customers we usually read your meter every two months, so each alternate bill may be estimated based on your previous usage. If you are yet to have an Advanced Meter installed your electricity will also be read this way. Advanced Meters will generally be read monthly, unless the wireless communication becomes unavailable.
If your meter is placed in a restricted area then the number of actual reads by meter readers may be reduced. Factors that could cause this restriction are such things as alarms, locked gates, guard dogs or other restrictions. To discuss your individual access solution please contact us.
How often do you read my meter?
We aim to read your meter every two months, so each alternate bill is an estimate based on your previous consumption. If you have an Advanced Meter, we aim to read your meter every month.
What is an Advanced Meter?
Full information on Genesis Energy Advanced Meters can be found here.
Can I have an Advanced Meter now?
Advanced Meter deployment is scheduled by region, we will send you a letter when your meter is due to be installed. For more information on Advanced Meters.
How can I pay my bill?
You can pay your Genesis Energy bill in a number of ways and we offer prompt payment discounts for every bill that is paid in full and on time.
Log into My Account for the following payment options:
- Direct Debit Variable
- Credit Card Variable*
- One off Credit Card payments*
Alternative payment options:
- Direct Debit For Home
- Telephone banking
- Internet banking
- Automatic payment
- Credit/Debit card*
- New Zealand Post*
- Cheque
We do not accept cash payments, please do not send cash via post.
*Payment processing fees will apply.
Can I pay my bill in regular instalments?
Control-a-bill allows you to pay your bill by weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.
How do I get the prompt payment discount?
Pay your bill in full by its due date. Your bill will display what prompt payment discounts are available to you.
How do I join Genesis Energy?
Joining Genesis Energy is easy, it can be done online in a few minutes. If you are moving home and would like Genesis Energy to supply the energy at your new property click here.
If you would like to switch your energy supply at your current property to Genesis Energy you can do so here.
Or, give our friendly Customer Excellence Centre a call on 0800 300 400 and we'll manage everything for you.
I am switching to Genesis Energy. Do I need to tell my existing supplier?
We will tell them for you and they will send you a final invoice. Your Genesis Energy account will start from your final meter reading date.
How long does it take to switch energy supplier?
It's mainly dependent on the type of fuel you are switching. You should expect to receive your first Genesis Energy invoice within 4 to 6 weeks of signing up.
If your first bill is based on an estimated read, feel free to contact us with your own meter readings.
What do I need to let you know when I am moving properties?
Moving home with Genesis Energy is easy, it can be done online in a few minutes. To get moving, click here or give our friendly Customer Excellence Centre a call on 0800 300 400
How do I leave Genesis Energy?
We're sorry you're thinking about leaving. Please call us on 0800 300 400 so we can arrange to send you your final bill and make sure that there's no monies owing or exit fees on your account.
Will I be charged a breaking contract fee if I close my account?
To check if you are on a contract or how much your breaking contract fee (exit fees) is, please Call us on 0800 300 400.
I forgot My Account username and password. How do I reset my password?
Please go to My Account and have your Customer number on hand to reset your username or password.
How do I register for My Account?
Its simple and free. Register to get all your accounts and details online.
I have LPG bottled gas (not electricity or natural gas) with Genesis Energy, can I register on My Account?
Yes. You can also switch your electricity to Genesis Energy to have the easy option of getting one bill for both on a single account. To register for My Account click here.
When I activated My Account I was logged in by clicking on the activation link, how do I access My Account again?
Go to the My Account login page and enter the username and password you chose when you registered for My Account.
What is My Account?
My Account gives you online access to your Genesis Energy account to:
- Manage bills and payments
- Add properties and energy types (electricity, natural or bottled gas)
- Organise moving house or premises in minutes
- View and graph your energy usage
- Enter a meter read to get an updated bill
When can I see my Energy Use in My Account/the Mobile App?
You can view your energy use in a daily or monthly format. There is usually a 3 day delay.
What do I need to use the Mobile App?
You'll need to have an Advanced Meter that can communicate remotely to Genesis Energy and be registered to My Account to use our free app. Go to the Google Play store for Android or App store for Apple smartphones to download the Mobile App. For more information, please refer to our the Mobile App page.
What is my username and password to login to the Mobile App?
Use your My Account username and password to login to the Mobile App. If you aren't registered for My Account, please click here.
Mobile App - Friend get friend credit. How does this work exactly?
It's actually really easy. Login to our Mobile app, click on the right hand side top tab with the icon where your customer information is. On the first link you will see a button called Invite friends. Here you can share a unique link that your friends will need to use to sign up to Genesis Energy via Social Media, text or e-mail. This way we can identify you as the referrer and apply your $50 credit.
You need to be an Genesis Energy customer with a My Account login in order to login to the App. You can register here.
Is there a limit on how many friends I can refer?
You can refer as many friends as you wish, there is currently no limit.
New customer: I have received a link from my friend to sign up, what do I do now?
All you need to do is fill in the sign-up form on the link that was shared with you. We will manage the entire process from there and let you know once you are a Genesis Energy customer. We will also automatically apply the credits to your account.
I've just joined Genesis Energy, can I share this with my friends and quality for more $50 credits?
Yes of course, all you need to do is register for My Account once you have your customer number (you will receive this in your welcome e-mail). Once you are registered, you can download the Genesis Energy Mobile App from the Apple iStore or Android Playstore and login using your My Account details.
I still have some questions, who can I talk to?
Please give us a call on 0800 300 400 or firstname.lastname@example.com, Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.
When are Fly Buys points applied to my Genesis Energy account?
Points earned are applied to your Genesis Energy account every time you make a bill payment. These points will be displayed in My Account and on the Genesis Energy Mobile App.
Please note, your bill is not yet showing your points balance, but will be by July. In the meantime, please check My Account or the Genesis Energy Mobile App. You can also check your Fly buys Account balance online or via the Fly Buys App to see your points earned with Genesis Energy.
I'm a new customer. When will my Bonus points show on my account?
Once you have paid your first Genesis Energy bill, any Fly Buys points you have earned (including any Bonus Points for joining Genesis Energy) will be applied to your account. These points will be displayed in My Account and on the Genesis Energy Mobile App.
Please note, your bill is not yet showing your points balance, but will be by July. In the meantime, please check My Account or the Genesis Energy Mobile App. You can also check your Fly buys Account balance online or via the Fly Buys App to see your points earned with Genesis Energy.
I have been making payments but my points are not showing. Why is this?
Any points you have earned through bill payments made to your Genesis Energy account will show on My Account or the Genesis Energy Mobile App, and from July on your Genesis Energy bill.
Please note, your bill is not yet showing your points balance, but will be by July. In the meantime, please check My Account or the Genesis Energy Mobile App. You can also check your Fly buys Account balance online or via the Fly Buys App to see your points earned with Genesis Energy.
I'm a dual fuel customer and my multiplier shows 1x but I expected to see 2x?
The Fly Buys system adds up all your multipliers to get to a total and applies that to your bill. The standard earning rate is 1x, and if you've added dual fuel you get an additional 1x to give you a total of 2x earning rate.
I had a bill issued before 7 May 2017 and I have paid this, but I have not received any points. Why is this?
As Genesis Energy only joined the Fly Buys programme on 7 May 2017, any invoices issued or bill payments made before this date are not eligible for Fly Buys points. Any bill payments received for invoices issued after 7 May 2017 will be eligible to earn Fly Buys points.
I'm trying to register my Fly Buys number on the Genesis Energy website, but it won't accept it.
The name and customer details for the Genesis Energy Account need to be those of the named Genesis Energy account holder. The person who is the primary account holder can enter their name and date of birth to match our records.
You can also add a Fly Buys number via My Account or the mobile app where you are are already verified as a Genesis customer
I have received an email or letter advising I have been auto-registered for Fly Buys, but the number doesn't match the one I have. Why is this?
Genesis Energy has auto-linked existing customers directly through Fly Buys. The numbers may be different for the following reasons:
- Multiple cards might have been issued to members of your household, and the card Fly Buys considers to be the dominant one has been registered. Please note, that in these instances, multiple cards may be linked to one account, in which case all points earned across all cards accumulate into the one account total.
- Fly Buys may have issued you with a replacement card that has a different number.
To update your Genesis Energy account with the Fly Buys number you wish to have registered, please log in through either My Account or the Genesis Energy Mobile App, where you can update your Fly Buys number.
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Elaine's dog problem is solved by a neighborly rabbi with a cable show. Kramer's involvement in the dognapping worries him when he finds out about its impact on his permanent record. Overwhelmed with it all, George decides he wants to postpone the engagement. Elaine isn't "concerned" with George's intentions, but is really jealous that he's the first of the group to get engaged. The neighborly rabbi offers advice on her problem, that he later relates to Jerry and anyone else who'll listen. Kramer and Jerry try to see "Plan 9 From Outer Space"; however, Kramer "tries" to sneak in a gourmet coffee, spills it and his lawyer says he has a case.
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This is just the kind of amusingly off-center comedy now missing from NBC's lineup, one of those rare, delightful meshings of concept, cast and execution, with producer Tom Cherones providing inspired direction. Nothing is forced. [31 May 1990, p.F9]Los Angeles Times Full Review
The weakest aspect of Seinfeld is a wacky next-door neighbor played by Michael Richards. Richards is doing little more than an impersonation of Christopher Lloyd's Jim on Taxi, and he ought to cut it out.Entertainment Weekly Full Review
Funny. The characters, even the hip comic star, become likable very quickly. Despite yourself, you'll be laughing before the first commercial. [31 May 1990, p.C11]Philadelphia Inquirer Full Review
It works. It's different. It's fun, offbeat and charming. [31 May 1990, p.5]Houston Chronicle Full Review
One weak link is fellow stand-up comic Michael Richards as Seinfeld's wacky neighbor. He isn't wacky or neighborly enough; it just doesn't work. But he's in the minority where "Seinfeld" is concerned. You may not convulsively guffaw, but you're bound to convincingly smile. Here's one that worked out just right.Washington Post Full Review
Seinfeld's gentle humor is easy to take. Unlike other current comedians, such as Andrew Dice Clay or Sam Kinison, Seinfeld isn't angry: He's more awed by the wonder of it all. [13 May 1990, p.13]Newsday Full Review
The writing - so thankfully different from the hammering rhythm of most sitcoms - comes from Seinfeld and Larry David ("Saturday Night Live"). [31 May 1990, p.C5]Seattle Post-Intelligencer Full Review
There are some who might be jarred by the format, seamless as it is. And still others might be compelled to argue that with this format one gets neither a sitcom nor a comedy show, but insufficient portions of each...But there is an intriguing honesty to this method, and, in its fashion, it shows how life's tiny travail can work its way into comedy club laughs. [31 May 1990, p.C4]Chicago Tribune Full Review
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Bradley professor among Peoria's "40 Leaders Under Forty"
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Dr. Jennifer Robin isn't over-the-hill. After being awarded one of Peoria's "40 Leaders Under Forty," she's standing on top of it.
Named by "InterBusiness Issues" magazine to this year's roster of young standouts, Robin was selected for her impact in the community and her personification of the youthful initiative in the region.
"It's quite the local honor," Robin said. "Some of the people I respect most in Peoria have been on that list. It's the magazine that I watch for every fall."
Dr. Robin, assistant professor of business management and administration, was nominated for the honor by two colleagues – Dr. Stephenie Chaudoir, assistant professor of psychology, and Dr. Angela Pratt, assistant professor of communication.
"Dr. Jennifer Robin is an innovative, dedicated and talented leader who is an exemplar for our community," Chaudoir and Pratt wrote. "She is an active leader, mentor and steward for the greater Peoria region and her leadership has been transformational in educational, non-profit and industry settings."
Indeed, Robin has held several leadership roles in the local area. She has served on Peoria's NEXT Discovery Forum Steering Committee, the Board of the Women's Fund and on the Board of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure – Memorial Affiliate.
"Jennifer's leadership and vision have helped to position the local Susan G. Komen Affiliate into the Downstate Affiliate, effectively increasing the scope of our organization," said Linda Maricle, executive director of the Komen Board. "Thousands of women will be impacted by this expansion and Jennifer's commitment and leadership are a key part of this new Komen success."
Moreover, Robin impacts both graduate and undergraduate students every day through her instruction at Bradley, and has been a celebrated member of the FCBA faculty for her approach to teaching.
"I always hope to create those 'ah, ha moments' in the classroom," Robin said, "but also it's my goal that everyone leaves with something that he or she can apply immediately out of the classroom."
Robin said the award really isn't about her; it's about Bradley.
"Many faculty members in the Foster College are very active in community leadership roles and do substantial not-for-profit work," she said. "All of us believe it's part of our duty to be involved in the community. I'm being acknowledged for that this year, but I think I'm representative of what many in the Foster College do for the Peoria area year in and year out."
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Two months ago, I rolled out West's Summer Complaint Index, (WSCI) indicating that we had a lot to complain about regarding this year's summer weather.
I am such a wimp.
Or at least the summer was. When I wrote the column, it was in the 90s, and frequent hail storms were proving hazardous to anyone not wearing a bike helmet.
Because the number one ice breaker (pun intended) in Minnesota is the weather, the WSCI is designed to compare from year-to-year, the weather maladies people are most likely to complain about. In summer, that means it is either too hot, too wet or too dry.
Now I have analyzed daily weather data from the University of Minnesota for May through August from 1900 through 2012, a 113-year span.
We hear a lot about global warming, and recent satellite photos show that the polar ice cap has shrunk substantially.
But looking at the data, it appears that the global warming phenomenon has skipped past Central Minnesota.
While any single year may deviate substantially from average, the facts reveal that the summer of 2012 ended up tied with 1958, 1961 and 1975, for the 33rd most complainable summer weather since 1900.
This summer, the WSCI racked up 26 complaints, including 10 days in the 90s, no days over 100 (each such day being worth an extra point), five nights when the low was above 70 (making for bad sleeping weather), two rainfalls greater than one inch (which generate extra mosquitoes because of the resulting pools of water) and less than 10 days of rain in three of the four months, which leads to farmers complaining about drought. (No points are given if the number of days of rain in any given month are between 10 and 15 days. Over 15, then farmers can complain that they can't get their work done because it's too wet.)
The 113-year WSCI annual average is 23.11 complaints, so this summer was just slightly worse than average. Even though it was the worst summer since 2002, it wasn't even close to downright bad weather.
Here are the 10 worst summers since 1900 and their WSCI totals.
1. 1988 77 7. 1901 42
2. 1976 56 7. 1921 42
3. 1936 55 9. 1922 41
4. 1947 47 9. 1933 41
4. 2001 47 9. 1934 41
6. 1931 44
The year 1988, some of you will recall, featured 41 days over 90 in June, July and August. It also featured 11 days over 100. The overnight lows stayed in the 70s 11 times, and it was somewhat dry except for August.
The runner-up, 1976, was notable because it did not rain a drop between May 1 and May 28. Farmers thought it was good for planting, but when the soil is bone dry, it doesn't bode well for germination.
The year 1936 is renowned for being the worst weather year in state history. That's not only because of the scorching summer, but for the Arctic cold that descended in January and February. (The overnight low was below zero from Jan. 13 – Feb. 22, 1936, and the highs from Jan. 18-Feb.19 never exceeded four above. Jan. 22, 1936, will live in infamy here in Central Minnesota because the high was 27 below and the low was minus 38.)
Still, July 6 – 18, 1936, featured highs of at least 90, with a peak of 105 on July 10. Combined with 1.01 inches of rain for the month, a good share of the crop curled up and died.
Regarding the global warming issue, some people will say that just because 2012 ended up with only 26 complaints doesn't mean all's well with the ecosystem.
I'm not going to argue here, other than to say that the facts suggest that the weather in Central Minnesota has not shown appreciable change over the 113 years. We always have something to complain about, but the complaints in recent years are no worse than they have been for the past century.
The WSCI shows that the 10 nicest summers — those with the fewest complaints — include three of the past 10. The top 10 nicest summers and their WSCI scores include:
1. 1904 3 6. 1942 9
2. 1952 7 6. 1950 9
2. 2004 7 6. 2010 9
2. 2008 7 10. 1909 10
5. 1954 8 10. 1979 10
6. 1927 9
The year 1904 — which none of us remember — recorded only two days in the 90s and only one overnight low above 70.
Is it hotter? The average annual number of days in the 90s for the past 113 years has been 10.10. By decade, the worst was 1931-1940, with 17.30 days per year. By comparison, the period 2001-2012 had only 8.92 days in the 90s annually, sixth highest of the 11 decades, and the least since the 1950s.
The 1950s are also noteworthy as being the decade with the most rain events greater than one inch, averaging 4.70 such rains per year. From 2001 through 2012 we averaged 3.58 such downpours annually, which is the third highest of the 11 decades.
The 1940s was the wettest decade with an average of 48.50 days with at least a trace of precipitation during the four months. By comparison, 2001-2012 averaged 40.58 days of rain, ranking it only the seventh highest among the 11 decades.
The most recent 12 years have recorded the second lowest average of complaints about rain being too little or too much. The WSCI average was 4.50. Only the 1990s, with 4.40 rain-related complaints was less.
And overall, the complaints for the last 12 years have averaged 20.58. The only decades with less were the first two decades of the last century.
Finally, the purpose of the WSCI is not to tell you to stop complaining. It's to tell you how many of your complaints are justified. With that out of the way, let me ask, "How're the kids?"
Tom West is the editor and general manager of the Record. He may be reached at (320) 632-2345 or by e-mail at [email protected].


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There was a time the waltz was not for the faint of heart.
Now it gets you honors credit at Monroe College.
It's not just waltz. Tango and hustle are also part of the honors class at the school.
"The Art and Culture of World Dance," is a three-credit course at the downtown New Rochelle school. Teacher Kathryn MacDonald discusses the history of the dances. But it's Linda Andrews, the instructor at the Dance Connection school at 529 Main St. that brings in the added dimension – actual dancing.
In a recent class, MacDonald taught the student Lord Byron's satiric poem, "The Waltz; An Apostrophic Hymn," which included these lines…
"Not soft Herodias, when, with winning tread,
Her nimble feet danced off another's head;
Not Cleopatra on her Galley's Deck,
Displayed so much of leg nor more of neck,
Than Thou, ambrosial Waltz, when first the Moon
Beheld the twirling to a Saxon tune!"
The entire poem is a little longer – six pages, single-spaced. And when the class was done with it, MacDonald announced; "Now we're going to go learn the scandalous dance."
And they were off to the studio on the second floor of 529 Main St.
Here are some video clips from the class. (The credit for it goes to Rob Seitz, a spokesman for the school.)
The dance instructor seen in the video is Andrews.


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It Might Sound Stupid, But Maybe It Isn't The Economy This Time
It Might Sound Stupid, But Maybe It Isn't The Economy This Time
As they always do on Labor Day, political candidates will begin their campaign sprint to Election Day.
And for years, they have been running on simple advice: "It's the economy, stupid." But this time around the track, they may discover that many Americans want to hear about other issues as well.
Wait. What?
The economy is not the No. 1 issue?
That's right. Gallup pollsters asked voters what was important, and the No. 1 topic turned out to be dissatisfaction with politicians. No. 2 was immigration. The economy had slipped to No. 3.
Given the depth of the recession and slow motion of the recovery, it can be almost jarring to realize that the U.S. economy no longer is in crisis mode. Despite a setback amid harsh weather this past winter, economists now say the recovery is advancing at a good clip.
Just last week, the Commerce Department revised its measure of total growth, the GDP, up to 4.2 percent for April, May and June. That very strong pace of expansion was two-tenths of a point higher than previously thought.
And the Conference Board's leading economic index's surged 0.9 percent in July, the sixth straight monthly gain.
"The big jumps in the leading economic index over the past couple of months indicate solid growth for the U.S. economy through the rest of 2014," Stuart Hoffman, chief economist for PNC Financial Services, said. "The economy is close to firing on all cylinders."
Of course for the millions of Americans who lost jobs or homes during the Great Recession, a true recovery may yet seem very far off. But for many households, life really is getting back to normal.
Here are some statistics to help understand how much has changed since the last midterm congressional election in 2010, when most people said the economy was"extremely" important in choosing candidates.
JOBS — In November 2010, voters were heading to the polls in a country that had been staggered by job losses. That month, the unemployment rate was at a frightful 9.8 percent. Currently, it's down to 6.2 percent.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that in June, the most recent month for which it has data, employers had 4.7 million job openings, the highest number in 13 years. And July marked the sixth straight month with new hires exceeding 200,000, the first such streak since 1997.
STOCKS — If you had money in a 401(k) retirement savings plan back in 2010, you probably were feeling sick to your stomach heading into that election cycle. On Labor Day of that year, the Dow Jones industrial average was still hovering around 10,500 — down dramatically from its 2007 peak of about 14,000.
But these days, the Dow is hovering around 17,000. In other words, your savings have recovered all that was lost in the financial crisis, and you're watching markets set new highs.
DEFICIT – In the 2010 election, a major issue was the exploding budget deficit. But in an update released last week, the Congressional Budget Office said the federal deficit is now shrinking faster than previously forecast because of sustained growth and low interest rates.
The deficit for fiscal 2014 is now projected to be $506 billion, or just 2.9 percent of gross domestic product. That is less than one-third of the deficit's recession peak — and below the average deficit level over the past 40 years.
GAS PRICES – Despite the turmoil in the Mideast, gas prices have remained tame this summer. Gasoline has been averaging around $3.43 a gallon, down by about a dime from last year. This will be the cheapest Labor Day driving period since 2010, according to AAA, the auto club.
AUTO SALES – In August 2010, new vehicle sales were slightly below 1 million. This August, J.D. Power and its partner LMC Automotive say total sales reached 1.5 million.
Other indicators involving housing and business investment also have been looking positive this summer.
So does all of this mean voters are in a cheery mood?
No. There's still lots to worry about. In fact, a new Rutgers study found that workers feel "insecure, underpaid, highly stressed, and generally unhappy at work."
Just as millions of older Americans never were able to shake off the financial and psychological impacts of the Great Depression, many people today are struggling to get back on track and feel confident again. The Rutgers study concluded that "despite sustained job growth and lower levels of unemployment, most Americans do not think the economy has improved in the last year or that it will in the next."
That kind of reaction is common in a downturn. For example, following the 1980-82 recession, pessimism lingered. In October 1984, during the Reagan administration, 63 percent of Americans said they thought the next generation would be worse off.
But polling shows that over time, a recession's impact starts to recede as new issues grab center stage. This summer's news has been filled with disturbing reports about immigration, the Middle East, Ukraine, Ferguson, Ebola, ISIS and even airplane catastrophes.
"Many more Americans now mention a non-economic issue — such as dissatisfaction with government, immigration or ethical and moral decline — than an economic one as the top problem," the Gallup poll concluded.
I dont trust the media or statistics..I think this world is unraveling.
Immigration is a huge issue for me because while we cut corners to accomodate the lousey economy, the sitting administration has virtually opened up our borders to South America and all the poverty they bring with them! Terrorists were virtually allowed to infiltrate because the government was too busy spying on Americans, hassling the military for how they interrogate suspects, and increasing the homeless population of citizens by ignoring their financial woes. So happy Obama bailed out those corporations. Meanwhile I have a standing appt to hand over a ten dollar bill to a homeless vet every Friday and get him something to eat.
Quoting MOM2OFCHLOE:
I dont trust the media or statistics..I think this world is unraveling.
There are a lot of people who stand to benefit from your living in fear.
Quoting NWP:
No. 2 was immigration.
No prizes for spotting the red herring that the boys with 90% of the wealth are using to distract you away from the real issue.
Quoting Clairwil:
Quoting MOM2OFCHLOE:
I dont trust the media or statistics..I think this world is unraveling.
There are a lot of people who stand to benefit from your living in fear.
mistrust and fear are two different things
I think this is very clear. The responses always follow what is going on in the country at the time. The top three responses were:
Government / Politicians
Government / Politicians have a huge impact on the economy.
Illegal immigrants take jobs away from Americans. That affects the economy.
It's not that difficult.
P.S. Please tell me you don't judge the economy by the stock market alone. The 1% gets rich and those who are unemployed or unemployed don't invest in the stock market. We have a robust stock market and a very less than robust jobs market.


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Thursday, November 7 to Sunday, December 22, 2013; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Maine College of Art, Institute of Contemporary Art, 522 Congress St., Portland, Maine
Contact: Nancy Walker; 207-775-3052
Website: meca.edu
2013 Maine College of Art Faculty Exhibition, ICA,
November 7 – December 22, 2013, open Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm and Thursdays until 7pm
Sascha Braunig • Samantha Haedrich • Hilary Irons • Peter Simensky
The Institute of Contemporary Art at Maine College of Art (ICA at MECA) in Portland will present the exhibition 2013 Maine College of Art Faculty Exhibition from November 7 – December 22, 2013. An artist reception will be held on Thursday, November 7, from 5pm to 7 pm. Free and open to the public.
Featured artists include Sascha Braunig (Painting), Hilary Irons (Foundation), Samantha Haedrich (Graphic Design), Peter Simensky (MFA). All are current faculty members at Maine College of Art.


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Why do girls take text messaging so seriously? Honestly, I have noticed on here that girls will judge a guy because he won't text back right away, won't text back nearly enough or he just doesn't text back sometimes.
What I find hard to believe is that most people will choose to text message someone rather than calling them up.
In my opinion you can tell a lot more about the person because of the way they talk to you, the tone of their voice, and you can figure out if they really are busy at the moment because if they are distracted then they will sound distracted, or they will actually be paying attention to you if they are not.
All I'm saying here is that girls or guys should not get to worried if you don't get a reply right away from a text message, and if you really need to communicate with that person then you should just call.
What does everyone think about this?
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I so agree with you 100% girl's go over board so much when there guy friend or boyfriend doesn't wright them back, every stop to think he could be busy with work, family, school stuff friends, the world doesn't go around you and you only. They have a life too.139|43|0
Yeah! I know huh? I mean when she doesn't reply I don't sweat it! and 9 out of 10 times she was busy and the other 1 she didn't hear the phone! :p
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It's okay I gave ya best answe lol and an extra point, so I hope that made up for that! :P
Yeah people seem to get kinda offended about trivial stuff huh? :<
I guess so, lol


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Gallery Fashion Fix - Spring 2014
Check out who's clinched the award for our favourite fashion moment of the day!
A new YouGov poll reveals what changes some lovebirds would be willing to make for their beau!
When you get a new partner, its safe to say that it can sometimes require a bit of change and compromise.
When we start a relationship we don't wanna loose our personalities, but we also have to fit ourselves into a new person's life and try to make things work.
Well now new YouGov research has recently looked into where we draw the line and exactly how much change people are willing to bring into their lives for their new long term love.
Take note, some of these stats go way beyond sharing the TV remote!
1,652 participants were asked 'Which of the following, if any, would you be willing to do if a long-term romantic partner asked you?'.
They responded as follows…
73% of people said they'd be willing to move within the UK
66% said they would stop smoking
49% said they'd be willing to move abroad
45% said they'd stop drinking
However, despite the lengths some would go to for a new beau, many drew the line at ditching their mates (71% unwilling) and turning veggie (62% unwilling)!
Guess we're just too attached to those burgers to make time for love!
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If you're a yoga regular, you know that sometimes even one tiny instruction can totally change your relationship with a yoga pose. All these tips from world-renowned yogis have left me having an "Aha!" moment on my mat. You too may find your yoga practice transformed after reading through this advice.
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CONROE, Texas - A teenager shot and killed steps away from a busy Walmart. An off-duty police officer pulled the trigger, killing a teenager steps away from a busy Walmart, and now the teen's father is questioning whether police acted within the law.
It's the last moments of the young man's life that are in question. Police say the officer was feared for his life when he shot the unarmed teenager. But quite frankly, the teenager's family doesn't buy it and Monday they presented their case to the public.
He died in the woods near a Conroe Walmart. Russell Rios at 19 was a shoplifting suspect, shot and killed by an off-duty Conroe police officer. At the time Conroe police told us this is what happened.
"He was struggling with the officer to the point and he was in fear for his life and at that time there was one shot fired," said Sgt. Dorcy Riddle back on Aug. 1.
But Monday on the steps of the Montgomery County courthouse, a month after the teen's death, his family and their lawyers questioned Conroe police's version of events.
"Ladies and gentlemen that is not the truth," said attorney Ryan Macleod.
Front and center was the curious point of how Russell Rios could have been shot in the back of the head if he was at the time choking the man who shot him.
"The number one thing we would like is have justice done for my son," said Rios' father.
To that end, the Rios family is asking for an independent investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting.
"I want to know why the Conroe Police Department is conducting this investigation. This is the same agency that hired this man," said Macleod.
Had Russell Rios actually shoplifted? Should an off-duty cop have pursued him? And what really happened in those woods? The family says they deserve truthful answers and they claim they haven't gotten them yet.
"What if he would be your son? Can you step in my shoes?" Rios' father said.
Conroe's police chief tells Local 2 News, "The investigation is still ongoing. We're taking our time and doing the investigation to the fullest... In conjunction with the Montgomery County District Attorney and being assisted by the sheriff's department."
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Song-of-the-summer seekers will find many gone-viral candidates in this first summer in which YouTube clicks count in sending a song toward the top of the charts.
Among them: the badly behaving Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop," and Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," whose "unrated" video featuring topless female models has been banned by YouTube. (A cleaned-up version has still managed to garner more than 86 million hits.)
The season's pop music playlist before you stretches to about 90 minutes — longer than a mix CD because, really, who listens to CDs anymore?
1. "Get Lucky," Daft Punk. High-fives all around: So deservedly successful is this disco come-on, in which Frenchmen Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter employ Chic guitarist Nile Rodgers and vocalist Pharrell Williams, that the Gallic duo are now marketing "Get Lucky" condoms. Score!
2. "Treasure," Bruno Mars. The Hawaiian pop polymath currently wowing crowds on tour with his high-stepping backup band the Hooligans goes old-school R&B on this snappy single from his sophomore "Unorthodox Jukebox."
3. "We Can't Stop," Miley Cyrus. Oh, yes, you could stop, Miley, but goodness knows you won't, until goody-two-shoes Hannah Montana is dead and buried. This Mike Will Made It production was rejected by Rihanna. And while RiRi's skills exceed those of Billy Ray Cyrus' twerkin' daughter, "We Can't Stop" is a more than serviceable club hit.
4. "Somewhereinamerica," Jay-Z. The "Magna Carta Holy Grail" track finds Hova himself bemused by the sight of a twerkin' Cyrus. Otherwise, he explores themes of race, class, and old money vs. new, enjoying the look on a neighbor's face at the sight of a yellow Lamborghini in the driveway next door.
5. "Royals," Lorde. New Zealand songwriter Ella Yelich O'Connor, known as Lorde, is 16 and has no time for Jay-Z, or any shallow fools going on about "Crystal, Maybach, diamonds on your timepiece / Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash." What's so promising about her anti-materialist rant is she's not an earnest scold, but a savvy pop music maker with hooks to compete with the blinged-out competition.
6. "Power Trip," J. Cole. A battle-of-the-sexes tussle from the North Carolina rapper whose second album, "Born Sinner," sits atop the Billboard album chart.
7. "White Noise," Disclosure, featuring AlunaGeorge. Possibly Don DeLillo-referencing, sultry dance track from English electronic music brother duo Guy and Howard Lawrence, with assistance from equally buzzed-about Brit duo AlunaGeorge.
8. "Mirrors," Justin Timberlake. "It's like you're my mirror, my mirror staring back at me." JT gazes in the looking glass and likes what he sees.
9. "Blurred Lines," Robin Thicke, with T.I. and Pharrell Williams. The "you know you want it" lyrics have been criticized as "rapey" by Huffington Post, and the chock-full-of-boobs video has been defended as "feminist" by its female director. Everything about "Blurred Lines" is confusing — except its rubber-band bass line, and irresistibly lightweight groove.
10. "Niamey Jam," Bombino. Tighter coiled guitar-jam, from Nigerian-born Tuareg axeman Omara "Bombino" Moctar, whose desert-blues hybrid album Nomad was produced by the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and is my favorite album of the summer.
11. "Come & Get It," Selena Gomez. "This love will be the death of me, but I know I'll die happily." Teen pop star goes Bollywood, sort of, to (maybe) declare continued affection for that Justin Bieber scallywag. Scandalous!
12. "Done," the Band Perry. The cute-as-three-buttons country-pop sibling act gets tough, taking a page from the Carrie Underwood-Miranda Lambert revenge-song template. "You're one bridge I'd like to burn / Bottle up the ashes, smash the urn," Kimberly Perry sings in disgust. Ouch!
13. "New Slaves," Kanye West. Equally angry is Kanye West, who in this initial single off "Yeezus" rails against enslaving rampant materialism and cops to embodying it. A complicated man.
14. "Get It," Run the Jewels. The lead single from the winning, hard-hitting collaboration between alt-rapper El-P and Killer Mike. One for the hard-core hip-hop heads off their self-titled debut, available for free at www.foolsgoldrecs.com/runthejewels/.
15. "Irresistible," Deafheaven. Love instrumental guitar interlude that's an accessible entry point into San Francisco black metal band's breakthrough album, "Sunbather."
16. "Beat This Summer," Brad Paisley. Cowboy-hatted country guitar slinger rebounds nicely from the ham-handed brouhaha of his "Accidental Racist" single. Lots of tasty licks, plus the realization that what makes summer good is that it'll soon be good as gone.
17. "Stare at the Sun," Eleanor Friedberger. Locomotive singer-songwriter pop from one half of sibling duo Fiery Furnaces, who steps out on the excellently titled "Personal Record," with songs written with songwriter-novelist Wesley Stace.
18. "See It My Way," Mikal Cronin. Crunchy, melodic power pop from the San Francisco guitarist's excellent sophomore release, "MCII."
19. "When My Baby's Beside Me," Big Star. Recorded for 1972's "#1 Record," it doesn't get any more summery than this Alex Chilton-sung exultation, which is on the soundtrack of the new Big Star documentary, "Nothing Can Hurt Me," available on demand and hopefully coming soon to a theater near you.
20. "Idol," Smith Westerns. Thoroughly enchanting summer idyll from Cullen Omori-led Chicago trio, taking a page out of the dreamy Chilton playbook.
21. "Mavericks," Work Drugs. Title cut of chilled-out Philly band's new album, just out on Bobby Cahn Records. Alleged to have been written on a surfing binge along the Pacific Coast Highway.
22. "Pendulum," Pure Bathing Culture. First single from Portland, Ore., indie duo's due-in-August debut "Moon Tides" wonderfully captures a languorous seasonal mood.
23. "Do It Again," Camera Obscura. Scottish singer Tracyanne Campbell drops a Smokey Robinson and delivers a bittersweet reverie from Camera Obscura's fifth album, "Desire Lines."
24. "Diane Young," Vampire Weekend. "Nobody knows what the future holds/And it's bad enough just getting old." Ezra Koenig of VW faces the prospect of turning 30 with an upbeat song whose title plays on "dying young."


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Come celebrate Italian cheese month with us! Every month we look forward to highlighting cheeses from a particular country or region, and May marks the start of our celebration of the bounty of Italy. Cheeses, like traditional cooking, vary dramatically by region and we're tried to assemble an interesting selection with a sense of place.
We've just cracked open some cheeses that we're loving!
Testun al Barolo—a beautiful and striking cow and sheep milk blend from the Piedmont, based on an ancient mountain recipe. Earthy, and fruity, this cheese is covered in Barolo must and aged for at least 5 months.
3-Milk Robiola di Langhe—another gorgeous mixed-milk cheese, this one sheep, goat, and cow, from Langhe, the agricultural heart of the Piedmont. This creamy cheese is very representative of the region's robiole. Bright, tangy, with a little bit of the barn!
Robiola Rustica—think of this as Lombary's take on the robiole. Fans of Taleggio will notice some similarity, this small-format washed rind cheese is pleasantly pudgy with fruity, yeasty notes, and a nutty finish.
Pecorino di Pienza a Crosta Nera—ewes grazing in the famed Val' d'Orcia produce the milk for this sweet and nutty pecorino. Perfect with some honey and toasted hazelnuts.
Canestrato di Moliterno—a classic Southern Italian pecorino with a twist—added goat's milk—for additional complexity. A bolder alternative to the elegant Pecorino di Pienza, this cheese is well-suited to full-bodies, aged red wines.
And Gustosella, our favorite mozzarella di bufala, is on special for $6.50 all month!


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So who's pushier... Teri and Ian or Charla and Mirna? This is fun.
So who's pushier... Teri and Ian or Charla and Mirna? This is fun.
I missed that too. I was called away from a moment.Originally Posted by user name;2265226;
please don't tease us with visions of security hauling away Mirna the mouth
What is up with Mirna? She knew Teri and Ian were on line first..
did anyone see the design on Charla's shirt? (before she put on the sweater). to me it looked like a Trek shirt depicting Chakotay.
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i did. i liked charla, but i hated mirna.Originally Posted by Lucy van Pelt;2265229;
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See, I don't think C/M owed Kentucky anything. Sure, it was a nice gesture for them to do for the cousins, and I'm sure they would have gone on and on about them not helping. But it doesn't make C/M in debt to them for the rest of the race. Heck, they were racing for last place. Is Mary seriously trying to say if they were one of four teams racing for last and had a chance to pass her friends she wouldn't? Stupid question, probably notOriginally Posted by Lucy van Pelt;2265196;
They saw U&J checking in and heard her say what time they arrived and flight number.Originally Posted by Kocky_Kamikaze;2265231;
"Irregardless? That's not even a real word. You're affixing the negative prefix 'ir-' to 'regardless', but, as 'regardless' is already negative, it's a logical absurdity!" ~Steve Smith
"Once I swore I would die for you, But I never meant it like this."
Mirna would have had a screaming fit if anyone had dare try to barge in front of them in line. She, however, has no problem doing it herself.


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The 2014 Unitec Shakespeare Season
The 2014 Unitec Shakespeare Season
What has become an anticipated event on the Auckland theatre calendar - the 2014 Unitec Shakespeare season - is now upon us! 30 May - 7 June 2014.
Two directors, with a company of 10 third year actors each, create an 80 minute performance from one of the great works of our 'ancestor in drama' William Shakespeare.
This year the dark, vengeful The Merchant of Venice is being directed by Elena Stejko. Set in the shadows and secretive waterways of the city the tensions of European tribal and religious prejudice becomes a treatise on the divine quality of mercy.
In alarming contrast Ben Crowder directs an opulent and comedic Twelfth Night. Set in a millionaire's playground this juggle of gender jumping celebrates the sufferance of romantic love, those who rejoice in its presence and those who are stung by its absence.
This season of back-to-back Shakespeare sees Unitec acting programme at its best; talented and skilled performers, top industry directors and the Bard himself. Don't miss out!
Fri 30 May - Merchant of Venice @7pm
Sat 31 May - Twelfth Night @7pm
no show Sun 1 June
no show Mon 2 June (Queens Birthday)
Tue 3 June - Twelfth Night @7pm
Wed 4 June - Merchant of Venice @7pm
Thu 5 June - Twelfth Night @7pm
Fri 6 June - Merchant of Venice @7pm
Sat 7 June - Twelfth Night @7pm
Venue: Unitec Theatre, Entry
1, Building 6, Carrington Rd, Unitec Mt Albert Campus,
Cost: Adult $15; Concession/Unwages/Seniors/Unitec staff $10; Student/Unitec grad $5
Tickets: On sale now at www.iTICKET.co.nz (09) 361 1000. Booking fees may apply.
Door sales limited due to high demand so book early to avoid disappointment. Saturday Matinee special $5 all tickets; Discount for pre-bookings of 4+.
Book here: http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2014/may/2014-shakespeare-season