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'Enriching Communities' grants support a wide range of activities that keep our community vibrant and strong. Nonprofit organizations and agencies working throughout our eight county service area are welcome to apply by October 2, 2017. A complete list of the 2016 Enriching Communities grantees is detailed here.
In 2015, the Community Foundation awarded three 'Strengthening Systems' grants to support programs that strengthen the formal and non-formal systems that are the fabric of our community, or that help individuals or community groups to access those systems. These programs aim to improve the food distribution system in Louisa County, develop community career pathways to middle skill jobs, and establish a system to help low-wage jobseekers obtain and retain sustainable wage jobs. We look forward to sharing what our partners are learning as the programs get underway. The next opportunity to apply will be February 1, 2017, and the guidelines are available here. Please contact Brennan Gould for more information.
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Abhay Says: "Here's Part Two of a Review of Runoff, and Part Two of an Interview with Runoff creator Tom Manning"
Posted by: Abhay Khosla on September 22, 2007
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This is part two of a two-part review of Runoff, a graphic novel created by Tom Manning that's been published by OddGod Press and was created over the course of the last 8-ish years; plus part two of a bonus interview with Mr. Manning is featured at the end of the review.
It was suggested to me last week in the comment section (thank you!) that I begin this week by noting the following: Guillermo Del Toro (director of Pan's Labyrinth, the Devil's Backbone, Hellboy, etc.) is a fan of the comic, has in some capacity expressed "interest" in Runoff's cinematic potential, and provided the following quote for the back of the third "Chapter":
"Tom Manning has created a world that is as bizarre as it is recognizable. As scary as it is moving. The terse plotting and vivid characters in Runoff collapse the sweet flavor of Americana into a cyanide capsule that is easy to swallow, easy to like, and hard to survive. May we all get poisoned by Tom more often."
He ripped off my pull quote; this is what I wrote:
"The stark art and surprising twists of Runoff set off on a rampage of cannibalism, murder and necrophilia, just like Jeffrey Dahmer. May we all get our toes eaten by Tom soon while In a Gadda Da Vita plays on a stereo."
But others might cotton to poison metaphors coming as they are from a famous director and thereby cotton more to this particular book. I omitted discussion of the fact last time because who knows and who's to say, and I find the whole "this comic has been validated by Holly-weird" thing intellectually lazy and frivolous. With obvious exceptions like Captain America: the Chosen, which was written by Rambo. (It's fucking great: a young soldier with a head full of GOP talking points almost stops and questions his clusterfucked mission, but then he remembers Marvel Comics's Captain America and is so inspired that he kill dozens of nameless, faceless Arabs! Marvel Comics: They Help You Mindlessly Kill the Arabs!)
Or worse, it gives the wrong impression that the comic reads like a movie pitch, when that's so not the case for Runoff. And I have a very kneejerk "go pitch your movie like Buck Henry did in the Player, ya crumb-bum" response when I get a whiff of that. Which… I'm not sure is reasonable. Well, first off, if a comic felt like a MOVIE, I wouldn't have a problem– if a comic had three arcs that fully realized its premise? It's the feeling like a "movie PITCH" that I think is more aggravating. But even then: what's the acceptable thing to say? The argument reduces down to "how dare you create your work in a way that conveys your intent not to starve." And outside of obsessive nerds like me– no one cares. No one gives a shit. Marvel publishes a comic book with women getting raped by octopuses on a cover…? Judd Winick: still writing comics…? Plain Janes doesn't have a third act..? No one cares. No one gives a shit. Comics? Nothing matters to anyone.
Tom Manning started working on Runoff in 1999, and finished it 2007-ish. How much validation do you think he got for that in those 8 years? 8 years! I'm going to hope that y'all comic fans didn't throw Tom Manning a parade sometime in that 8 year time span, and didn't invite me. The book exists anyways. Is that the appeal of these kinds of comics for me? That I get to, you know, like, suckle off of someone else's irrational passion, if only for a few hundred pages. Is that gross? Maybe that's gross.
Or you know another thing people say that I'm never sure what it means: "I want comics that feel like comics, and not movies on paper." I don't understand what that means. Well, Runoff certainly satisfies that criteria: it mixes presentational styles, art styles, comic formats, genres, tones, purely visual elements, fantasy elements, etc., with some semblance of an underlying structure underneath that mixing. But: it's also fundamentally "cinematic"– there's no narration or thought balloons, or explanatory text of any sort. So would the absence of the former somehow make the latter offensive? Or compare it to a book like CRIMINAL, say, which is purely cinematic and without any fantasy element– is that book somehow less than because of the "comics shouldn't be movies on paper" criteria? I don't think so. I think that's just something people say on their comic blog when they're feeling uppity. In bed.
So, yeah: I don't know. I like Runoff. It satisfies my weird little prejudices that get me really excited about a book. I have a lot of weird things that prejudice me towards liking Runoff:
1. I Got to Discover It Myself: There'd been coverage about Runoff, but I'd not paid it enough attention to seek the book out before. When I got it and then liked it? I got to feel a sense of discovery. So much culture's chosen for people– someone chooses which movies are important and which music gets on the radio, etc. It's not as fun.
2. It's Black and White: that's my preference in comics. There are great colorists out there whose work I love, but that having been said, I like how immediate a black and white comic is. (Other people might get excited by the hand-lettering, but you know– that's never been a thing for me; we all have our weird things, but that's not one of mine).
3. Even If It's Funny, It's a Little Sad: Runoff's a comedy and a big silly monster comic, but when it counts, it's just sad about people. Maybe it's from reading Peanuts when i was a kid, but I think that's an important quality for a comic to have. My knowledge of the classic comic strips is limited so I'm not sure how prevalent that is with the great ones. Or I'm not sure if… when I look at the classic Walt & Skeezix / Gasoline Alley stuff, I'm not sure if the strip is sad or I'm feeling sad because it's OLD and a reminder of our collective impernance. In bed. Or, to translate that into mainstream-comics-ese: Ultimate Spiderman is a little sad about people; New Avengers isn't. And so on.
4. It's an Ensemble Piece Set in a Small Town: I grew up in a suburb; my graduating class was 80 kids. I think it's good when whatever surface genre elements are present, that underneath that there be a sense of observation about actual life in there somewhere. Which isn't to say I think it's crucial: I liked the KILL BILL movies or RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, same as anyone. I think there's nothing wrong if all that's being conveyed is a love and affection for a genre. But with Runoff, underneath it all is something I suppose I relate to. And heck, I'm just a sucker for an ensemble.
5. It's Not Perfect: Runoff— the single mom character is never fully realized or integrated successfully into the plot; the finale over-relies upon exposition; the new residents of the town never get a viewpoint character, etc., etc. Who cares about perfect? I like seeing Manning find himself over the life of the book. I think that's one of the biggest pleasures of the thing– the journey you go on to the town in Runoff, that's a journey you get to go on with Tom Manning. It's not just being handed to you. I mentioned CRIMINAL above– it's this polished book by experienced professionals, and that's nice, I certainly like it a lot, I'm enjoying the second arc more than the first, I've really come around to liking the colors, etc. But I don't get excited about it. It's too reliably good. In bed. There's not that same element of risk, you know? There's no gamble. No one's going to get hurt. You watch hockey for the fights; you watch NASCAR for the car crashes.
You bored with this number thing? Oh, I don't think the number thing was a good idea. Anyway: Runoff is available wherever it's on sale, and online probably too from Mr. Manning's website, and maybe you'll like it or maybe you won't because it's all over the map that way, but me: I liked it, and I suspect there are other people out there that will cotton to it as well.
Here's more of that interview; again i apologize to y'all for asking the questions so selfishly from the point of view of someone who's read and enjoyed the book, but– well, hell, that's a lie: I'm not sorry at all. I did it and I'd do it again. SAVAGE critics.
Specifically, I mention the "floating objects" (which are not a spoiler in that they appear within the first 10 pages of Chapter One). One of the elements in the book are there are these floating objects that are creepy/cute. More importantly: people who want to stay strictly pure and unspoiled (and yet… are reading this anyway…?), might do well to avoid the final question-and-answer which concerns the book's themes.
Caveat Emptor, dude.
QUESTION: What was the experience of working on a single book for 7+ years like? Comedy scenes, especially– after 1 or 2 years, a lot of the jokes in the book might have stopped being funny to you.
TOM MANNING: I have to admit, I still crack myself up at some of the jokes. I liked working on a series for so long, it was like having a movie on pause in your head for years. It seems annoying at the time, but you miss it when it's gone.
INTERROGATORY NO. 36: You've mentioned before that Runoff was intended to last for 4 Chapters, instead of 3. Is there anything you're willing to say about what got cut?
TOM MANNING: It was going to center mostly on the day to day life of the people in Range as they ran out of food and got used to living with ghosts and talking animals. In a way it was going to be the most like Bloom County, where the premise was that these humans and animals lived in one boarding house and didn't think anything of it. I wanted it to seem almost like things were starting to get to a strange sense of normalcy and end the chapter on that normalcy. Anyway, I guess it did come down to a pacing issue. I realized that people may have turned on the book if they were made to put up with sixty pages ghosts, talking animals and humans hunkering down together through a snowstorm.
ME ME ME: I don't want to ask too much about them– I think that'd be inappropriate, but can you talk about the character design of the floating objects? I especially like that they're always smiling, which seems wildly appropriate to me.
TOM MANNING: Yeah, I admit I usually keep a tight lip on the meaning and look of the floating objects, not to be a jerk in any way, but more in the hopes that my reasoning is never really stated to the readers. But I would certainly say I was excited about the idea behind it because a lot of Runoff is about having elements that are usually separate play off and enhance each other. I guess it would be no surprise that if there is any influence it is Japanese character design, which worked with my interest of playing with what a comic book can do that other mediums can't.
IT'S YOUR BOY: Thematically, Runoff ultimately seems like it's focused on exploitation, how communities or individuals seem designed to exploit one another, and how their polite, social interactions are just a false veneer hiding their true natures. To the extent you agree, can you say why you thought that was an important theme for you?
TOM MANNING: Absolutely. There was something about growing up in the northwest that made one feel that nature will eventually get the best of us in the end. Or rather, we'll get the best of ourselves as nature enjoys the last laugh. Perhaps this stems from having an active volcano like Mt. Rainier in sight at all times! I'm not totally sure where that comes from, I guess. I don't mean to have a dystopian view of humanity, I just think when it comes down to it, in a closed system, we'd really do ourselves in quick. Hm. Maybe that is dystopian.

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Very Comfortable Shirt
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If you know how Patagonia fits you, then this is a sure bet. It's a regular fit, so not relaxed or slim. For me that's a Large. It fits just as expected and is very comfortable. Another winner from my favorite apparel company.
Very comfy
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
Bought this as a gift for my brother and he loves it. So far they have held up very well to being outdoors many days and he says they are very comfy shirts. Would recommend!
I have two of these--one XL and one L
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- Height: 6'1"
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The L fits pretty well and looks nice. The XL runs much bigger on me and is OK over another shirt and unbuttoned, but can look a little too big buttoned up--i liked it enough though to buy the better fitting L.
The Go TO shirt.
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- Height: 5'7"
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Patagonia makes great products, and this is one of them. High quality, good looking shirt. The fabric is extremely soft and comfortable. The shirt goes from casual down time to out on the town.
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It's definitely a busy time of year but Backcountry you've got to do a better job inspecting your returns! You sent me this Patagonia shirt that was obviously ordered by someone else and then returned. I received it crunched up in a ball, unbuttoned, wrinkled with long blonde hair strands on it!!! Yuck! Matt in customer returns was great though...he's sending me another over night today. This is a gift for my son's birthday this coming Tuesday.
Good quality shirt
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
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This is a good quality shirt and seems to fit right.
Great Fit, Look and Quality!
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Love this shirt. Fits amazing, looks great and the collar has stayed really well for me after many, many wears. Keeps you warm, but not uncomfortably thick to wear. Would recommend this to anyone who like flannels.
Looks good, high quality
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- Height: 5'7"
Gave one of these shirts to my Dad last year, and since then he's purchased 4 more in different colors. Pretty high quality construction, and he likes how comfortable they are.
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I absolutely love this flannel. I wear it all the time and have no complaints. The relaxed fit is really comfortable and fits really well. I normally wear a Large and this fits a little big. I have absolutely no complaints and love to wear this all the time.
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I wear these to work and out and about town. Super soft and comfy with obvious quality of construction. The available patterns and colors are quite beautiful. I'd agree with others that they run a bit large in the body.
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I have a ton of button-down and flannel shirts; however, I routinely reach for the Patagonia Pima Cotton shirt when I'm getting dressed in the morning. Why? Well, let me tell you. The Pima Cotton shirt is a bit of a hybrid - it's soft and comfortable like a flannel, but not too hot to wear when the temps are in the 60s. These do run slightly large, and I'm a bit of a tweener, so I wear this shirt in Medium. My favorite color this season is the Saddler/Underwater Blue.
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
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- Size Bought: Large
- Height: 6'1"
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I tend to waver between Medium and Large in Patagonia shirts and it depends on the described fit. This Pima Cotton Shirt is a relaxed fit and worked best for me best in Large. The Large is a bit roomy on me but the organic Pima cotton is super comfy and has retained its softness even after a few washes. My favorite time to wear this shirt is while traveling, for an evening out on the town, or even as an underlayer while spring skiing.
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Nice shirt, but strange fit
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I bought this and returned it because of the fit. I'm 6'4'', 175lb
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I love this shirt. I live in Southern California where it is basically spring and summer all year long. This shirts handles the heat really well and even when it isn't hot the sun can just beat down on you and this shirt is light enough to provide a little comfort from the sun while never overheating.
I don't do anything special in this shirt so I cannot speak to how well it will hold up on a backpacking trip across SE Asia or anything like that. I took mine to the Big Island of Hawaii and used it as a layer for hiking the national parks and touring coffee farms. It held up wonderfully. Did it wrinkle? You bet, but it's an organic cotton shirt so wrinkles are to be expected.
Many reviews mention sizing. I am 5'5" and 155 lbs. I was about 20 lbs. heavier when I purchased this shirt in a medium but even now I like the fit of the medium. Sure it has some room as this is a "relaxed fit" shirt, but for me that little bit of room is appreciated. A shirt that is too fitted feels like I might split the shoulder seam if I reach for something.
For what it's worth, I wear this shirt to church every Sunday and I receive a lot of compliments for it. I machine wash my shirt and then I hang it to dry and as a result it still looks like I just took it out of the package last week even though I have owned it for over a year.
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I wear this shirt often around the home, office, on the town.
Material feels great. Pretty big compared to the larges I'm used to.
Sizing didn't work for me
- Fit: Runs large
Large was too baggy in the waist and medium was too tight in the chest and arms. Returned for a different style shirt...still give it 4 stars as it is a very nice shirt just not the right cut for tall skinny guys.
Good Shirt, Baggy Cut
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs large
This shirt is super comfortable, soft and seemingly beat-proof so it's your typical Patagonia quality, however, the fit is a bit loose. I'm a skinny guy at 6' 155 lbs and I bought a M. The shoulders fit well but the mid-section is so baggy that I haven't really felt comfortable enough to wear it out as a more formal shirt. Great shirt for fishing, beating around but wish the mid-section were more trim
Well made, comfortable, good fit
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
Organic cotton - this Patagonia button down shirt is really soft and comfortable. It fits well - not too tight in the shoulders as contemporary cut button downs often are. I like the extra button on the sleeve (so you can go looser or tighter on your wrist). Nice small, discrete collar (lots of shirts nowadays seem to come with Dracula collars which I'm not especially into).
From the reviews Ive ready I should go...
From the reviews Ive ready I should go with a medium. Im 5'11, 170lbs. What is Back Country's opinion?
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Teen Wolf Season 3, Lydia Scoop From Jeff Davis09/29/2012
Teen Wolf: Lydia related scoop on season 3
Here's some scoop on Teen Wolf from Kristin Dos Santos' Spoiler Chat Daily for Friday 9/28/12.
I have a fever and the only prescription is more Lydia on Teen Wolf next season!
Remember how the show kind of hinted that Lydia might be the cure to lycanthropy? "We didn't delve into it too deeply this season, but it may come back as a plot thread next season," Jeff Davis explains. "One of the things I don't like to do with supernatural stories is once you start talking about like, is it in their blood or their DNA? Then you start getting into the science of it. I don't want to see test tubes and syringes showing up because that takes the wonder out of it for me."
Lets all just be honest, Teen Wolf has exceeded all expectations from a ratings and fan base perspective. It is what I thought it would be on television, I just wasn't sure how many teens would buy in. Well, a lot have.
The second season of Teen Wolf, while not growing it's ratings, still managed to hold onto about 98% of its audience. The first season averaged 1.73 million viewers per episode, and the second season averaged 1.70 million. That's hard to do. Yes, you want to see year-to-year ratings growth, but the next best thing is maintaining your original ratings.
That was enough for MTV to give the third season of Teen Wolf a full 24 episode order. If you watch the show you know the first two season were comprised of only 12 episodes each.
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Posted on 03/03/2006 1:07:31 PM PST by bremenboy
I love to read, but I'm not an avid newspaper reader. I learned a long time ago not to believe everything I see in the paper or on TV. But I have noticed lately a lot of fairly young people are mentioned in the obituary column. Some, of course, are quite young, in their 20s or 30s, but there seems to be a very large number in their 40s and 50s, and that's getting too close to home. Perhaps it is just that too many people in my own age group are dying and it re-minds me of my own mortality. In Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, chapter 5, he writes of a time when we will put off our earthly bodies and put on one suited for eternity. It becomes clear that he is not writing about death so much as he is writing about what lies beyond death. Note some of Paul's description: "For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up of life" (vv. 2-4).
Death is the end of life and activity here on the earth. Solomon wrote about this: "For the living know that they will die; but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, their hatred, and their envy have now perished; nevermore will they have a share in anything done under the sun" (Eccl. 9:5-6, NKJV). The simplest way to under-stand these verses is just to recognize that death ends our existence and our activities on this earth, under the sun. Death is just a part of the process determined for us all by God the journey through this world as we travel on toward our eternal destination.
At the end of chapter 4, once again in 2 Corinthians, he described some of the persecution that he and the other apostles endured. Paul wrote: "Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal" (2 Cor. 4:16-18). From this we are to understand that the eternal things are more important than the temporary things.
And it is clear that there is more to man than just a body. This body that we wear is mortal and thus corruptible. And at some time we will all put off this body and put on one suited for eternity. Jesus warned his disciples about the cruel things that men would do and then told them: "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell" (Matt. 10:28). There is something far worse than dying, and that is to be destroyed spiritually, to lose your own soul or yourself (Luke 9:25).
As we read a moment ago Paul had said, "Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day" (2 Cor. 4:16). All of us would have to admit that our outward man is growing older, definitely on its way to perishing. Can we all say that our inward man is being renewed day by day? Are we really getting better and better spiritually? The process of maturing as Christians never ends. We never get so "good" that we no longer need to be "renewed." Paul wrote to the Ephesians, "that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness" (Eph. 4:22-24). Even though we have put off the old man it seems as though he keeps fighting to get back into prominence in our lives. Paul wrote to the Galatian Christians and warned them: "For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish" (Gal. 5:17). Paul says to put away that old man and to be renewed in our minds; to make ourselves more like God. Which one is winning the battle in your life? Is it the old man of sin, the man devoted to the flesh? Or is the inward man? What are you doing to strengthen the inner man and to be renewed day by day?
Paul prayed for the Colossians, "that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and in-creasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power? for all patience and longsuffering with joy" (Col. 1:9-1 1). To be renewed, to be strengthened, to walk worthy of the Lord and to bear fruit we need to be "filled with the knowledge of His will." This only comes through diligent study of God's word, striving to rightly apply it to our lives. Then with Paul we can look forward to the time beyond death when "mortality may be swallowed up of life."
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Ernest Hemingway
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Born on July 21, 1899, in Cicero (now in Oak Park), Illinois.
Parents: Clarence and Grace Hemingway
Brothers and Sisters: Marcelline, Sunny, Clarence, Grace, and Ursula.
Spouse: Elizabeth Hadley Richardson (1921-1927)
Pauline Pfeiffer (1927-1940)
Martha Gellhorn (1940-1945)
Mary Welsh Hemingway (1946-1961)
Children: Jack, Patrick and Gregory.
Ernest Hemingway served in World War I and worked in journalism before publishing his story collection In Our Time. He was renowned for novels like The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, andThe Old Man and the Sea, which won the 1953 Pulitzer. In 1954, Hemingway won the Nobel Prize.
He committed suicide on July 2, 1961, in Ketchum, Idaho.
Religious and Political Views
Hemingway was raised a Congregationalist, converted to Catholicism for his second wife, but seems to have been an atheist at heart.
Political Views
Hemingway's politics span the spectrum from libertarian to communist.
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Sattahip Kilo Sip - insects and stuff
Kilo Sip is suprisingly 10 kilometers from Sattahip and on the way to Ban Chang, anyway to save you the bother of going down there to see how boring it is I took the photos, trouble is what I didn't realise was that the nightlife which consisted mainly of a market would start closing down at 8.30pm so I missed most of that due to wasting my time drinking beer.
First up we have the barbeque man, those sausages at the back look just like English ones, but I really doubt that they tasted like English ones.
The coffee stall, I really have no idea what the colorful stuff is though.
Lovely selection of delicious chicken feet for sale.
Can you guess what this stall is selling?
Yep fried dead insects, quite unusual as they don't have many Issan people there, although I did mess the best picture oppurtunity that would have been better suited for the Thai Girls Knickers thread, a nice young lady with shorts on that were much to short, both at the top and bottom, could quite clearly see a great deal of her bum cleavage but no knickers, maybe a new trend to hit Thailand? We can only hope so
And of course the fermented meat and squid stall.
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I do have to thank you for posting those lovely pics of the local food outlets around Sattahip.
The (Thai) wife and I have a house 5 mins north of Sattahip township and hope to be retiring there in a couple of years. Although things may well be changed a little by the time I finally settle there, your posts, and especially the photos, are most informative. Please keep them coming
Thanks for the effort.
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Great place for my first post. Back in 1971 Kilosip was had its excitement- will never forget the Dew Drop Inn. I doubt that there is even a remnant of what it use to be
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"For 2008, Mitsubishi equips all Endeavors with anti-lock brakes" and "Active Stability and Traction Control," notes Kelley Blue Book. Using the vehicle's anti-lock brakes and other built-in sensors, the Active Stability and Traction Control can strategically apply brakes to various wheels individually and/or reduce engine power to keep the vehicle on its intended path. The inclusion of full-length side curtain airbags is another important standard safety feature on the Endeavor.
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MALIBU, Calif. -- Part science, part circus, the Floyd
Landis hearing gyrated through more tawdry testimony Tuesday, with
questions about testosterone, telephone calls and neckties filling
the Tour de France champion's stay on the witness stand.
Attorneys used Landis' cross-examination to portray him as
someone who hangs with the wrong crowd and would do anything to win
his case, including trying to intimidate and humiliate Greg LeMond,
whose revelations of sexual abuse and potential witness tampering
turned this hearing into a melodrama.
"Would you agree, that as my mother used to say, that a
person's character is revealed more by their actions than their
words?" U.S. Anti-Doping Agency attorney Matthew Barnett asked
"It sounds like a good saying," Landis said.
Then, it got ugly, as Barnett dredged up events surrounding
testimony LeMond gave last Thursday. On that day, the three-time
Tour champion testified he'd received a phone call the night before
from Landis' manager, Will Geoghegan, who threatened to divulge
LeMond's secret.
Barnett tried to portray Landis and Geoghegan as scheming
together to keep LeMond from testifying, then not showing remorse
until they got caught.
Landis said that although he was sitting near Geoghegan when the
manager made the call last Wednesday night, he didn't know what was
going on until later.
Barnett tried to pin him down on when, exactly, he told his
attorneys of the call, and why he waited to fire Geoghegan until
after LeMond revealed details of the call on the witness stand.
Landis testified that he told his attorneys about the call as
soon as he arrived to the hearing room Thursday, though nobody
thought to fire Geoghegan until after LeMond's testimony.
"In hindsight, I probably should have fired him immediately,
but I needed someone to talk to," Landis said.
USADA attorneys tried to portray Landis as an active participant
in the LeMond plan. They pointed to his wardrobe that day -- a black
suit with a black tie instead of the yellow tie he's worn every
other day of the hearing -- as evidence that he had it in for
"That's why I wore the black suit, because it was a terrible
thing that happened," Landis said. "It wasn't a thing to
celebrate by wearing a yellow tie."
Was the black tie symbolic support for LeMond?
"No. It was a disaster. Nothing good could come out of that
day," Landis said.
Only bad things have come out of that day for Landis, whose new
manager, Brent Kay, opened this week by releasing a letter saying
Geoghegan had entered a rehab clinic. Meanwhile, a Los Angeles
County sheriff's sergeant based in Malibu said a detective is
investigating the police report LeMond filed after receiving the
As part of their strategy to question Landis' character, USADA
attorneys also asked him about his decision to join the Phonak
cycling team despite knowing the team had well-documented problems
with doping.
"While I was concerned about it, if I understood they were
going to make changes that were the source of the problems, then I
was happy with that," Landis said.
Attorneys never directly asked Landis if he used synthetic
testosterone, as positive tests after Stage 17 at last year's Tour
show he did. Answering questions from his own attorneys Saturday,
Landis repeatedly denied he was a drug cheat and said winning that
way would go against everything he stands for.
Hoping to bring a little sanity back to the hearing, the Landis
attorneys brought expert Simon Davis to the witness stand in the
afternoon. He testified for three hours before the hearing was
adjourned for the day, with more testimony scheduled for Wednesday.
Arbitrators weren't sure closing arguments would take place
Wednesday, as they had hoped.
Davis was the expert present at the Chatenay-Malabry lab near
Paris, whom technician Cynthia Mongongu accused of "accosting"
her while he observed her run tests of Landis' urine.
Davis' testimony was about what he called shoddy practices at
the lab that produced "totally unreliable" results.
He produced pictures from inside the lab that he took with his
cell phone, one of which shows a set of magnetic lifting rings
sitting atop one of the machines.
He said the rings, which looked like "Mickey Mouse hats," are
designed to lift a very heavy magnet used in one of the machines.
He testified that they shouldn't be haphazardly sitting on the
machine and could interfere with the magnetic field, which could
lead to dramatically incorrect results.
"You can have faults with the source, faults with the
detectors," he said, describing other parts of the machine. "But
if the magnet is not right, you're dead in the water."
It was the kind of scientific testimony that was expected to
dominate this case before LeMond's blockbuster appearance. That
appearance has worked in favor of USADA attorneys, who have added
the character issue to their scientific evidence.
"You knew it would shatter your credibility if it came out that
Geoghegan made the call?" Barnett asked Landis, trying to prove he
was hoping his manager would get away with the call to LeMond.
"He's my friend," Landis said. "I guess I assumed he'd make a
big deal out of the call. Yeah, I mean, it was a big deal."
Barnett closed his cross-examination by asking about a pair of
quotes, one from Landis and one from Geoghegan, both of which
implied the Landis team would do anything to win this case.
"This is about doing what it takes to win," Geoghegan told a
crowd at a recent fundraising rally, as reported in the San Diego
And Landis: "You don't want to be the one fighting the crazy
guy with nothing to lose," he's quoted as saying in Bicycling
Barnett asked Landis if that was, indeed, what he told the
magazine reporter.
"Correct," Landis said. "You've never heard that saying?"
Everyone in the courtroom laughed, though from the look on his
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Hi Everyone, I just got back from an awesome trip out West and at several stops in California in particular we saw street vendors doing these paintings, using a combination of Bob Ross techniques and airbrush techniques (using spray cans.) Does this technique have a name and is there any internet info on it -- like YouTube videos or the like? I was fascinated watching these guys, but naturally they weren't anxious to share ANY info on what they were doing or how they learned. (My interest -- I want to use these techniques on a cake!) If anyone is familiar with this or can help guide me I'd appreciate it. Thanks all!
This video looks like it fits the bill pretty well:
That's pretty much it. This one guy used a few more Bob Ross tree techniques in his paintings, but the landscapes, stars and planets were all done the same way. Thanks!
I've seen a couple of artists like this downtown at the Freemont Street Experience in Las Vegas, but I don't remember them using any brushes... only the spray cans, newspapers, and other odd things on hand. Their technique appeared to be more about layering that was scraped away. The artists were a paint-covered mess, but they got a lot of attention and it was pretty cool to watch!


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Susan Riley has been named the new director of the Mamaroneck Library, the board announced Wednesday. Riley replaces Susan Benton, who retired at the end of December.
Riley was most recently the Director of the Mount Kisco Library where she oversaw the planning, construction, and move into the newly built facility in 2009. She has previously worked in the Greenburgh Library, the White Plains Public Library, the Ardsley Library, the Chappaqua Library, and the Ossining Public Library, according to the library board's announcement. She received her Masters in Library Science from Queens College and the Advanced Certificate for Public Library Administration from LIU.
"My primary goals for the Mamaroneck Library are to maximize efficiency of operations, to increase open communications with local residents, to update technology, and to identify and offer more programs of community interest," Riley said in a statement. "Most importantly, it's clear to me that Mamaroneck Library is a centerpiece of the community and I will do all in my power to position the Library into the future as an exciting and broad-reaching community center…a warm, welcoming place for children of all ages to learn, have access to information, entertainment, meet & grow together, and more. Libraries today are so much more than just books," she added.
According to the announcement, Riley "is a self-described technology geek … (who) loves to read, work out at the gym and run trails, hike with her husband and dogs, travel, take yoga classes, and spoil her two grandchildren. … As a well-known professional book reviewer for more than 22 years, she specializes in writing reviews for both fiction and nonfiction titles for teens as well as reviews on books dealing with pets."


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About Edgepark Medical Supplies
Founded in 1928, Edgepark Medical Supplies is the industry leader in home delivery of disposable medical products, serving the chronically ill, and the growing aging population. We provide our customers with the resources to live their best lives by offering a wide breadth of products, an extensive network of insurance coverage, and excellent customer service. Edgepark is part of Cardinal Health, Inc.
Edgepark contracts directly with more than 600 managed care organizations (MCOs) to provide direct-to-patient home delivery of products, while also providing MCOs with value-added services that drive utilization, billing efficiencies and patient compliance. Its sister company, Independence Medical, serves as an outsourced supply chain for more than 12,000 commercial customers, including durable medical equipment suppliers, independent pharmacies and wholesale distributors.
Currently Edgepark carries nearly 40,000 products, from more than 700 manufacturers, for chronic conditions including:
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About Cardinal Health
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a $108 billion health care services company that improves the cost-effectiveness of health care. As the business behind health care, Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and physician offices focus on patient care while reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products to more than 60,000 locations each day. The company is also a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products. In addition, the company supports the growing diagnostic industry by supplying medical products to clinical laboratories and operating the nation's largest network of radiopharmacies that dispense products to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ranked #22 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs more than 30,000 people worldwide. More information about the company may be found at cardinalhealth.com and @CardinalHealth on Twitter.


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by Jacki Edry
Receiving a diagnosis of autism can be very confusing. Within the blink of an eye, an ordinary family is bombarded with a bunch of names that create a whirlpool of mixed emotions. These often include fear, anger, confusion and anxiety. Along with this, sometimes people experience a feeling of great relief at finally having a name for the unusual symptoms that they have watched develop in front of their eyes.
One thing I think is for certain, though- I can't imagine that any person remains the same after hearing the diagnosis of an ASD. The question is how they decide to change their life in light of the news.
Once overcoming the initial shock of diagnosis, it is important to figure out how to proceed. This can be a major challenge, which begins with trying to understand what the diagnosis of autism really means. Sometimes I think that doctors need to provide parents with a glossary of all of the autism-related terminology that they will need to understand almost immediately. Such a glossary could help to familiarize people with the words that will be thrown around in almost every professional setting that they will find themselves in. It could perhaps shed a bit of light on diagnostic terms such as ASD's, PDD, autism, Asperger's Syndrome and the likes. It would help to familiarize people with the names of different treatments, such as ABA, Options, Floor Time, Verbal Behavior, and so on. As far as my experience has been, doctors don't usually take the time to provide such a learning tool, and parents need to start researching things on their own.
There are so many different terms, and so much to learn, that I dare to make an unusual suggestion. I think that the best thing to do after receiving a diagnosis is to simply stop and breathe. And then it's time to figure out what is really wrong with your child. The words and terminology that you will hear are just that, and they might just prove to be practically meaningless to you. For example, if you line up ten kids in a room who have been diagnosed with PDD, you may see some similarities. But you will see a ton of differences. So the diagnosis is not so important in relation to how you will actually decide to treat your child. A diagnosis is necessary to enable you to get services, but it does not really give you a lot of helpful information as to how to best help your child to overcome his difficulties. In order to figure this out, I suggest that you take into consideration the following concept.
Tip 2- Become a Scientist
What will help you to understand your child is to put everything aside and to start observing him. You will need to assess what he is or isn't doing, and then you should try to figure out why he might be doing each particular thing. In short, you will need to become a scientist.
It is important to keep in mind that your child does things for a reason, and that the behaviors are often a symptom of something that is not working correctly. When you go to choose a treatment plan, you might want to find something that addresses the root of the problem, as opposed to a program that addresses strictly behavioral issues.
It is well known that ASD's usually come in combination with a faulty sensory processing system. Examples of this can be poor auditory processing, hypersensitivity to tactile or auditory stimulation, a lack of spatial awareness and more. Finding out which senses aren't processing information correctly is a good place to start analyzing your child. The more data that you gather, the easier will be to decide how to start treatment. I suggest that you concentrate on the "what" and "why" to begin with, as opposed to looking at what is considered to be appropriate or inappropriate behavior.
Throughout the almost 12 years that I have been observing my son, I have noticed an amazing thing. The things that he concentrates on are the exact things that he needs to work on. He has an intrinsic knowledge of what he needs to focus on. If we begin with him where he is at and then expand upon what he is doing to include things that we want him to focus on, we strike gold.
I am well aware of the fact that I am not the first person to make this observation. Treatment methodologies, such as the unique system used at the International Center for the Enhancement of Learning Potential in Jerusalem, Floor Time and Options all take this into account. Although this concept is certainly not something that I have discovered, it is something that I see in action every day. What I want to stress is the importance of its value.
In conclusion, I would like to reinforce the few critical points that I have mentioned in this article. Once you begin to recover from the initial shock of hearing a diagnosis, you will begin a long and fascinating journey, during which you will discover many new things about yourself and your child. If you take the time to stop and observe your child's behavior, it will help you to understand the best way to begin formulating a treatment plan. And remember to keep in mind you should never underestimate your child's ability to find the exact tools to help himself. He can certainly become his own- and your own- best teacher.
*The use of the word "his" throughout the article was strictly for the convenience of the reader. Please note that all concepts are equally relevant for both males and females.


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How Does Acupuncture Work
The practice of acupuncture is an interesting one that dates back to ancient times. It comes from the old practices of traditional Chinese medicine. It is said to assist the body in healing itself by inserting pins at specific acupuncture sites. These sites are then stimulated either by heat or electrical pulses. So this is all but and well, but how does acupuncture work. Click here to purchase from NHS Heroes
The Chinese believed that the body has many streams of energy moving through it which are called meridians. These meridians are found on the skin and in the deeper regions of the body and are responsible for providing nourishment and energy. All the meridians are organized according to specific patterns. Just as the water can block by an obstruction in a river, it is said that the same can happen to the channels in which these meridians flow. The result is that an obstruction is caused, with certain areas of the body experiencing an increase in energy and other areas a deficit in the flow of energy.
If we look at how does acupuncture work, we first need to look at the procedure from the old traditional Chinese point of view. Needling has been found to have an influence on these meridians provided that they are inserted at particular sites. Acupuncture will unblock the affected meridians restoring the flow of energy and nourishment to all parts of the body again. This will aid the body with its self-healing process. Any imbalances which resulted from the blocked meridians will be restored.
How Does Acupuncture Work: Looking at Acupuncture from a Medical Perspective
How does acupuncture work from the medical perspective? It is believed that when the needle is inserted into the prescribed site, it causes a response from the nervous system. This releases certain compounds and substances which target the muscles, spinal cord and the brain. As these are vital organs responsible for inducing responses, they trigger the release of other chemicals which affect the body's internal ability to heal itself.
Medical science have used the knowledge acquired of how does acupuncture work and now also use the procedure in providing treatment on occasions. In such cases the acupuncture is performed by medical professionals who have done training in this ancient procedure. It is used to enhance body health and general wellness. Sometimes it is used as a preventative procedure to protect the individual from disease. Acupuncture is even used in the treatment of some medical conditions.
How Does Acupuncture Work: Benefits of Acupuncture
The beneficial effects of acupuncture has been noted by many of the large health organizations, including the WHO. In this regard the WHO recognizes the technique as treatment for digestive disorders, respiratory disorders, neurological and muscular disorders, as well as for disorders which affect the urinary any reproductive systems.
When look back to see how does acupuncture work, it must be said that is based on an extremely simple concept. Although the practice has its roots in ancient traditional Chinese medicine, it is commonly used today. Acupuncture is either used on its own or in conjunction with modern medicine.
Get All Your Questions About Jumbo Loans Answered Here
A jumbo loan in San Antonio Texas, also referred to as a jumbo mortgage, is a type of house financing for whose quantity exceeds the conforming loan limits set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). As a result, not like typical mortgages, it is not eligible to be bought, guaranteed or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Designed to finance luxury properties and houses in extremely aggressive native actual estate markets, jumbo mortgages include distinctive underwriting requirements which is why you should get the best jumbo rates with Jumbo Loan Advisors in San Antonio.
Trying to determine the best mortgage company for your needs is like trying to pick a needle out of a haystack if you don't know what you're doing. It is imperative that you learn a little about mortgage selection so that you can apply it to your own life. Knowing these things can help you make the right decision.
In advance of making your loan application, review your personal credit reports to check for accuracy. There are stricter credit credentials this year than in previous years, so keep that rating clean as much as you can so you can qualify for the ideal mortgage terms.
Having the correct documentation is important before applying for a home mortgage. Before speaking to a lender, you'll want to have bank statements, income tax returns and W-2s, and at least your last two paycheck stubs. If you can, prepare these documents in electronic format for easy and quick transmission to the lender.
Any change that is made with your finances can make it to where you get rejected for your mortgage application. You should have a stable job before applying for a mortgage. You shouldn't get a different job either until you have an approved mortgage because the mortgage provider is going to make a choice based on your application's information.
If you're thinking of getting a mortgage you need to know that you have great credit. Lenders approve your loan based primarily on your credit rating. Bad credit should be repaired before applying for the mortgage, otherwise you run the risk of your application getting denied.
Make sure you know how much you can afford before applying for a mortgage. Do not rely on what your lender says you can afford. Make a budget, allowing room for any unexpected expenses. Use online calculators which can help you estimate how much mortgage you can afford to pay monthly.
Refinancing a home mortgage when interest rates are low can save you thousands of dollars on your mortgage. You may even be able to shorten the term of your loan from 30 years to 15 years and still have a monthly payment that is affordable. You can then pay your home off sooner.
When you see a loan with a low rate, be sure that you know how much the fees are. Usually, the lower the interest rate, the higher the points. These are fees that you have to pay out-of-pocket when you close your loan. So, be aware of that so you will not be caught be surprise.
Do not let a denial prevent you from getting a home mortgage. One denial doesn't mean you will be denied by another lender. Continue trying to get a loan approval. Perhaps it will take a co-signer to help secure that loan for you.
Know that Good Faith estimates are not binding. These estimates are designed to give you a good idea of what your mortgage will cost. It should include title insurance, points, and appraisal fees. Although you can use this information to figure out a budget, lenders are not required to give you a mortgage based on that estimate.
Base your anticipated mortgage on what you can actually afford to pay, not solely on what a lender preapproves you for. Some mortgage companies, when pleased with the credit score and history they review, will approve for more than what a party can reasonably afford. Use this for leverage, but don't get into a mortgage that's too big for your budget.
Avoid interest only type loans. With an interest only loan, the borrower only pays for the interest on the loan and the principal never decreases. This type of loan may seem like a wise choice; however, at the end of the loan a balloon payment is needed. This payment is the entire principal of the loan.
After you've successfully gotten a mortgage on your home, you should work on paying a little more than you should monthly. This way, your loan will be paid off quicker. Just $100 more each month could cut the length of the loan by as much as 10 years.
Remember that your mortgage typically can't cover your entire house payment. You need to put your own money up for the down payment in most situations. Check out your local laws regarding buying a home before you get a mortgage so you don't run afoul of regulations, leaving you homeless.
If you have paid attention to the tips outlined in this article, then you're going to be on your way to selecting the proper mortgage company. Doing business with the right entity under the right terms enables you to have a home and a home loan that works with you. You don't want to be working against the grain when it comes to a mortgage.
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Two of the directors of Eco Warriors also own and run a successful architectural practice, and have long established working relationships and close ties with structural engineers and mechanical and electrical consultants. Two directors own and run a highly successful construction company; undertaking a wide range of general building works including roofing, plumbing, electrical, painting and decorating for new build and retro-fit projects. All of the directors have worked together on projects over a number of years.
Our administration staff have years of experience in supporting a consultancy practice and share our desire to provide a service to our customers that is second to none. Our partnering arrangements with our suppliers have not been based on the cheapest source of supply, but on making sure that we work with a supply chain that shares our ethos for quality and expertise.
In order to provide our clients with services of the highest quality, not only have our installers attended the courses necessary for accreditation (basic electrician course, the relevant MCS installer course, work at height course, etc.), but are people who are fully qualified and with extensive experience in their chosen field. Each of our teams has a total of between 25–40 years experience in their chosen fields.
Each installation team includes the following;
• A fully qualified and experienced roofer who is also accredited and experienced in the installation of solar panels.
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• For solar thermal installations, a fully qualified and experienced plumber, who is also accredited and experienced in the installation of solar thermal panels.
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Finding a Used Office Furniture Source
Many individuals are seeking used office furniture advice, as second hand cabinets, cheap cubicles, ergonomic chairs, discount office furniture, home office, computer desks and so on are large issues. There are many ways to go about finding a perfect discount office furniture expert.
You're probably looking for affordability as well. It is possible to cut the price and also get good quality. There are more sources than ever to locate a good buy on used home office furniture help and also get quality.Lots of business owners are looking for a good used office chairs expert, but how can you go about finding second hand desk help? Getting referrals from people you personally know and so too trust is a ideal way to start. The people to speak with in your local area will take in close friends and family who can lead you to a used office desks expert. This is a great method to locate second hand computer desk help because its directly from someone you do know and trust. They will directly know you and can sense if it's a good match.Information available here
Yet, it's definitely possible that the referrer may have varying, specific needs than your own. Think of this when receiving recommendations on second hand cubicles help from a friend.There are still other areas to research for a second hand office furniture expert in your city. Most people meet with good success in going in local discount supply magazines, office supply ads, furniture circulars and so on.
These are ideal because they are loaded with city-specific sources. Your ares newsletters and circulars may likely include specials on used ergonomic office chairs help in ads and the classifieds. This is not as ideal as finding a referral perhaps, but it is a good place to begin.The web is an apparent but also underused method to locate a second hand office chairs expert office partitioning. You may scour the web as many special local and regional guides will include links to second hand office furniture websites. Searching the web for "second hand office furniture expert" or "used ergonomic office chairs help" will probably provide you with several choices. Since second hand cabinets, cheap cubicles, ergonomic chairs, discount office furniture, home office, computer desks are popular, the web is a good place to also read reviews directly from people who have received great meetings with used office help in your city. With the web, make sure to try various search engines, since they also are likely give varying results. Also, used computer desk help has a number of professional groups associated along with it. Look at professional organizations like The Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA), The National Office Products Alliance (NOPA), Independent Office Products and Furniture Dealers Association (IOPFDA). Reputable groups like these have good standards and may be seen as a seal of professionalism. This is truly one of the best ways to locate used ergonomic office chairs help if you don't get a direct referral.Another good source of recommendations are other related fields. Examples include office supply salespeople, real estate agents, office contractors, ares furniture business owners and others. They could know of other used home office help sources in the city. These people also have great professional thoughts that are valuable and useful, because of their expertise.
Since their professionalism is involved, their recommendations are given often with much care.With second hand cabinets, cheap cubicles, ergonomic chairs, discount office furniture, home office, computer desks being so required, used chair and office help is in great demand. And, saving money on used ergonomic office chairs help is simple if you realize where to search. A second hand office chairs expert will likely offer good discounts and special offers. Again, specials may be listed in discount supply magazines, office supply ads, furniture circulars and so on. Looking in the newspaper again may be of help. So too, the web. Also, since the large supply of used home office help, prices are actually going down in many cities.Remember: although saving money is a necessity, don't do this at the expense of a great experience. This is another reason to get a good referral, in addition to saving cash. Because of the growth of used computer desk help, you can find deals in any location. It is also possible to get a good buy on used home office help while also getting excellent quality. Thank you for your interest
Cure Hemorrhoids Naturally
What are the common treatments for mild hemorrhoids?
Look for over the counter help – Ointments and Creams can help ease the pain of mild hemorrhoids. sleep apnea treatment options A sitz bath where you place your buttocks and hips under water or in a saline solution can provide relief as well. Lastly – purchase some witch hazel pads or if this proves to be costly just buy a bottle of witch hazel and apply it to your regular toilet paper.
What else can I do to help my hemorrhoids?
Strive for a lifestyle change that includes a diet high in fiber and remember to get enough water and/or clear fluids throughout the day. A temporary solution such as a stool softener can provide some much needed fast relief but it should not be used as an everyday solution.
What should I do about hemorrhoids during or after pregnancy?
Treatments should be similar to regular hemorrhoid treatments. If they are not severe try over-the-counter treatments and be sure to bring up the problem to your doctor at your next prenatal appointment or your 6 week post pregnancy check up. Severe cases may warrant you calling in sooner.
What should I do about hemorrhoid bleeding?
Bleeding from the rectum is not something to be taken lightly. Most of the time a hemorrhoid is the cause especially if the blood is bright red and stops soon after having a bowel movement. However to be on the safe side it is always best to check in with a doctor. If you are suffering from hemorrhoids and the problem is chronic – you may want to look into alternative solutions such as H Miracle
What should I do if I have moderate to severe hemorrhoids?
If you have moderate to severe hemorrhoids chances are you are in a lot of pain and are going to need quick relief. If you have never been diagnosed with hemorrhoids the important solution right now would be to see a doctor. Your doctor will probably tell you to use the common treatments and see if that helps before discussing more involved interventions. However there are natural solutions to consider before surgery – such as H Miracle.
What exactly does H Miracle do?
H Miracle is a completely natural hemorrhoid solution created by a fellow hemorrhoid sufferer Holly Hayden. The system has been found to work for many mild to severe cases including those headed towards surgery. The system knows that everyone is likely to be having different problems with hemorrhoids such as severity level, internal or external etc. It comes with different remedies to keep this in mind and is made up of natural cures based on things you can pick up fairly cheaply at any grocery store.
What Should I do if my doctor wants me to have hemorrhoid surgery?
If surgery is being suggested you probably are going through a tough time. Still – to save yourself the pain and money involved with surgery it may help to take a look at H Miracle. It has been known to treat many severe cases. Although it does not provide a 100% guarantee because there are going to be occasional cases that still require surgery – the program does come with a 60 day money back guarantee.
Why Refinance My Used Car Loan
You have probably heard of people refinancing a home loan, but what about used car detailers loans? In fact, refinancing used car loans is done every day to the benefit of the owner.
After all, next to rent or mortgage payments, auto loan payments usually represent the largest portion of a person's monthly expenses. The opportunity to refinance an existing car loan would mean being able to lower monthly payments, as well as offering other possible benefits.
If you are saying, "Why refinance my used car loan?," check out these answers to 5 frequently-asked-questions about used car loans:
1. What is an auto loan refinance?
A: Refinancing your auto loan simply means the act of paying off your current auto loan with a newer one. You can usually get an auto loan refinance through your current lender or through a completely different lender.
2. What do I need in order to qualify for this type of loan?
A: To qualify, it works much the same way as a regular car loan. For example, you will want to be able to prove your current income level and the fact that you are employed. Also, you should know that your new lender will run your credit report in order to obtain your FICO score.
3. How do I know if it makes sense to apply for a refinance?
A: It is never too soon after signing your existing loan to apply for a refinance. However, the general rule of thumb is that you want to be able to qualify for a lower interest rate than what you currently have. Indications that you may qualify for a better rate now include when:
* average auto loan interest rates are down (as compared to, say, the past 1-2 years)
* your credit score is stronger than it was before
* both of the above
4. Is there ever a time when I should avoid taking out this type of loan?
A: There are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether you should refinance your used car loan at this time. Factors include:
* whether you can get a lower interest rate than you have now
* how much equity you have in your car (equity = total value minus total owed on existing loan)
* how much more time remains on your loan before payoff
* total closing costs (e.g., loan origination fees, etc.) you will have to pay to refinance
5. How can I increase my chances of getting the best rate?
A: Why apply if you cannot qualify for the lowest-possible rate given your current credit score? It makes sense, therefore, to apply to multiple lenders. Go ahead and apply to your current auto lender for a loan refinance. But, then, be sure to also apply to at least 3-4 other lenders. And, ask for the same loan terms, such as repayment period, from each one so that you can compare rates properly.
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Which Kitchen Type Are You
Are you the Family kitchen type? If so you'll need something tough, versatile and no-nonsense functional. With kids, shopping wet carpet Melbourne and keeping the family organised the last thing you need is delicate (read flimsy) cabinet doors with lots of glass and knives hanging from the wall.
Given enough room the focal point of the kitchen will most likely be the kitchen table and this too needs to be robust and toddler proof. A good table can last a life time so it's a wise investment to pay a little more for a set of tables and chairs knowing that you can sand off biro marks from a solid wooden table but it gets trickier if the table has a thin wooden veneer or is laminated.
If you're the warm fire and golden Labrador type take a look at a country-style built for longevity and maximum storage it will help house all the nick knacks the family accumulates as the kids get older. With this style it's easy to have a blackboard pinned to the wall or even framed by the village framer to match the cabinet doors. That way you can enhance the look while having somewhere to list all the family chores!
No one can resist a toasty Aga oven and the kids will love it as they get older too.
An Aga equally fit's in to the minimalist home too when perfectly matched by a big American style fridge freezer to keep all the family goodies in. When clean lines are the key go for the high gloss contemporary style kitchen but be sure to have enough storage space to keep all the family items from piling up on the surfaces. In contemporary kitchens breakfast bar seating can do away with the table as a modern alternative which can double up as preparation area when needed.
If you are the Entertainer type it will all be about focal points and details. The focal point could be the stunning view from the sliding patio doors however if your view is more Lakeside shopping centre than Lake district you can use a fireplace or a bold colour to give a feature space to your kitchen.
Using the kitchen itself try looking for accessories that are not found in the standard kitchen such as a touch. For the geeks like myself I'm looking forward to the day when The William makes its debut as I know it will be a knock out with my guests.