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Sensation Seeking, Overconfidence, and Trading Activity
This study analyzes the role that two psychological attributes-sensation seeking and overconfidence-play in the tendency of investors to trade stocks. Equity trading data from Finland are combined with data from investor tax filings, driving records, and mandatory psychological profiles. We use these data, obtained from a large population, to construct measures of overconfidence and sensation seeking tendencies. Controlling for a host of variables, including wealth, income, age, number of stocks owned, marital status, and occupation, we find that overconfident investors and those investors most prone to sensation seeking trade more frequently. Copyright (c) 2009 the American Finance Association.
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- Milgrom, Paul & Stokey, Nancy, 1982. "Information, trade and common knowledge," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 26(1), pages 17-27, February.
- Paul Milgrom & Nancy L.Stokey, 1979. "Information, Trade, and Common Knowledge," Discussion Papers 377R, Northwestern University, Center for Mathematical Studies in Economics and Management Science.
- Richard Deaves & Erik Lüders & Guo Ying Luo, 2009. "An Experimental Test of the Impact of Overconfidence and Gender on Trading Activity," Review of Finance, European Finance Association, vol. 13(3), pages 555-575.
- Mark Grinblatt, 2001. "What Makes Investors Trade?," Journal of Finance, American Finance Association, vol. 56(2), pages 589-616, 04.
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Community-based strategies for improving health and well-being
This article looks at two initiatives that are taking a local approach to interweave health promotion and community development efforts. These models utilize community-based strategies to improve health outcomes as well as educational, economic, and social outcomes. The first model is Elev8, a national initiative that integrates a range of health and social services into middle-school sites. The second is the Alameda County Public Health Department's community based approach to addressing health inequities in low-income communities.
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The Serb, who won his first Wimbledon title in 2011, is aiming to bounce back from his thrilling five-set semi-final defeat by Rafael Nadal at the French Open earlier this month.
And the 26-year-old top seed has warned his rivals that he feels in good form heading into the third Grand Slam of the year.
"Everything is going according to plan and hopefully I can get in the best possible shape for the start of Wimbledon," said Djokovic on his return to his traditional Wimbledon warm-up at The Boodles in Stoke Park.
"I know what I need to do in order to adjust from the slowest to the fastest service in a very short period of time. It is difficult but it's the same for everyone."
He added: "There's no bigger motivation than playing in the most prestigious tournament in the world in our sport, the one that I always dreamed of winning," said Djokovic.
"I won it two years ago and it's definitely been the highlight of my career. I love playing at Wimbledon.
"Grass is the most special surface we have in the sport; the oldest also. We play on it only a few weeks a year so we better use it wisely.
"I don't think grass is my most preferred surface, but over the years I've played really well at Wimbledon, reaching the semi-finals several times and winning a couple of years ago.
"I like playing on it and it makes me be aggressive on the court. Hopefully I can raise the level of my game as the tournament goes on."
The crowd at The Boodles were thoroughly entertained by Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov on Thursday. Djokovic light-heartedly poked fun at Maria Sharapova's on-court behaviour after having performed a strip-tease dance for the crowd as he changed his shirt and encouraging Dimitrov to do the same. Dimitrov didn't have a spare shirt on court with him so his coach appeared with some and he had to comply. The pair even had time to exchange places with ball girls for a bit of fun.
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With 20 years of investment management experience under his belt, Tom Grzymala is on a mission to see that "the full meaning and spirit of fiduciary responsibility" is preserved--particularly now that the Pension Protection Act states the advice must be given by a fiduciary advisor. A former RIA, Grzymala is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Auditor and now serves as a securities litigation and arbitration expert witness through his company, Forensic Analytics in Keswick, Virginia.
Washington Bureau Chief Melanie Waddell spoke with Grzymala in early September about ensuring those advisors who proffer advice are living up to fiduciary standards.
What types of issues will be raised now that the Pension Protection Act requires that investment advice be given by a fiduciary?
The Pension Protection Act states that the advice is to be provided by a fiduciary advisor. A lot of the broker/dealers and insurance companies have their own funds [within 401(k) plan offerings]. This fiduciary advisor [standard may] affect insurance companies and broker/dealers--people who are working for a part of the take--meaning, "Buy my funds and I make more money!" Many companies charge a fee for the advice that they give to the plan, and they also get a fee because participants are buying funds from that company--so they're getting management fees inside, which is like double dipping.
I think the fact that advice must be provided by a fiduciary advisor carries significant weight, but Treasury and the Department of Labor (DOL) cannot allow conflicts of interest to happen.
How can Treasury and DOL ensure conflicts won't occur?
They've got to spell out in distinct terms what can't happen, [much like] the Merrill Lynch rule, which says a broker/dealer that provides investment advice solely incidental to selling stocks and bonds is free and clear [of fiduciary liability]. Fiduciary duty is the highest standard of care there is.
Are they working on such language?
I haven't seen anything that says DOL is working on it. I think it's for the financial planning and investment advice community, vis-? -vis the broker/dealer community, [to press the issue]. Pension planning gets into financial planning; it's not just the portfolio itself, but looking at the other ingredients in the 401(k) plan participant's financial landscape. The persons providing investment advice also have to be aware of broader financial planning issues.
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It's up to the financial planning industry to gather their resources to help DOL and Treasury define what constitutes a fiduciary advisor and make it known not only to the seller side, but to participants, plan sponsors, and all of the CEOs and CFOs of companies--they have to be aware of what constitutes fiduciary responsibility. [Companies] are at risk; they are at greater risk if they let anyone wander in and peddle products without revealing conflicts of interest. A lot of the work that Don Trone at the Center for Fiduciary Studies has done is helping along these lines, and NAPFA is working on a yearlong Focus on Fiduciary program to educate consumers.


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Joey "Jaws" Chestnut proposed to his girlfriend just before downing 61 hot dogs Friday in the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island, N.Y.
Chestnut, 30, ate the hot dogs in 10 minutes, falling below his goal of 70. The world record, which he set last year, is 69 hot dogs.
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In the women's division, two-time champion Sonya Thomas, dubbed the Black Widow, lost to Miki Sudo, who ate 34 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Thomas ate 27 3/4 hot dogs.
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FIFA President, Sepp Blatter on Friday reiterated his conviction that the U-20 Women National Team, Falconets, were simply brilliant at the just-ended FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup finals in Japan.
In a personal letter to the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, Mr. Blatter described the Falconets as being "symbol of a bright future for the women's game on the African continent".
He wrote: "I would like to congratulate Nigerian women's team on another successful campaign at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, in which the Falconets have once again been excellent flagbearers for African women's football and a symbol of a bright future for the women's game on the African continent.
"While it is only natural to be disappointed not to have gone one step further than at the last tournament in Germany, the exciting crop of players that you are developing can only have benefited from their experiences in this tournament.
The challenge now is to keep this team together and turn the Falconets into Super Falcons in Canada in 2015.
"I wish you all the best with your efforts to continue this excellent run of results and would also like to thank Nigeria for their contribution to the promotion of the women's game through their creativity, strength and character."
This huge applause came on the eve of a reception organized on Saturday for the Falconets by the President, His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) at the State House, Aso Rock Villa
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David Jacobs-Strain, a consummate finger-style and slide guitarist, plays in the blues tradition but isn't from it. You'll hear echoes of Skip James, Charlie Patton, Tommy Johnson, and a song or two by Fred McDowell or Robert Johnson in his solo performances. But as a modern roots musician, singer, and songwriter, "I come from the language of the country blues, but it's important not to silence other influences," he says.
Upon listening to Jacobs-Strain's latest CD, Liar's Day, you can imagine him inviting his touchstone, American bluesman Taj Mahal, on a musical walkabout. You can imagine them conferring with Salif Keita, Afro-pop songster of Mali; and conversing with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Indian slide guitarist; and even conjuring the spirit of John Lennon while tramping in the Siskiyou Mountains of Oregon. The traces of these musical excursions interweave with the fat sounds of a rock rhythm section. The results cohere into a genre-defying journal of Jacob-Strain's pursuit to honor both the roots of American country blues and the possibilities that can grow from them.
For the past three years Jacobs-Strain has been touring the country to share his musical explorations with diverse audiences. He's been billed with T-Bone Burnett and Bob Weir, and has opened for acts such as Los Lobos, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Etta James, Boz Scaggs, and the Blind Boys of Alabama. By the time he was 19, he had played at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and MerleFest. His other festival credits include the Strawberry Music Festival, the Newport Folk Festival, the Telluride Blues Fest, the Vancouver Folk Festival, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and the Lugano Blues to Bop Festival in Switzerland. He's also served as faculty at guitar workshops, most notably at Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch.
"How do you continue to find inspiration in sound? Why does a certain musical phrase grab you by the hair and heart and brain? How do you continue to make it new? How do you honor the people who poured themselves into the music in the first place?" Jacobs-Strain asks. Whenever he strives to answer these questions, you'll want to be there to listen.
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Joe McElderry
Joe McElderry (born 16 June 1991) is an English singer. He was born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. He won the 2009 series of singing competition The X Factor UK.[1] He is openly gay.[2]
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- ↑ "X Factor winner Joe McElderry: small boy, big voice, great future - Telegraph". The Daily Telegraph (London: TMG). ISSN 0307-1235. OCLC 49632006. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/x-factor/6805565/X-Factor-winner-Joe-McElderry-small-boy-big-voice-great-future.html. Retrieved 23 March 2011.


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BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's highest court overturned an injunction that had suspended collection of disputed tax claims from Vale SA (VALE5.SA), the world's largest iron-ore producer, the company said on Thursday, adding it would appeal the ruling.
The miner is fighting four tax bills issued by the federal tax authority, totaling 30.5 billion reals ($15.83 billion) on its earnings abroad. Vale said this is tantamount to double taxation as it paid taxes to foreign governments.
The Superior Court of Justice ruled in favor of the federal tax authority in its appeal against an injunction granted in March that suspended payment of the taxes by Vale. Vale says it will now appeal in order to reinstate that suspension.
"Vale remains confident in its arguments and will continue to pursue all appropriate legal actions until a final decision on the merits is reached," it said in a statement.
A statement on the court's website confirmed that the company still had the right to appeal the decision.
A Vale spokesperson said the company would not have to make an immediate payment should the tax authority request it, since it planned to appeal against the latest ruling.
The dispute over whether the taxes are due is waiting to be judged and is part of a run of appeals begun in the last decade, including one by the National Industry Confederation (CNI), against payment of tax on earnings on foreign operations.
Brazil's government is also seeking $3 billion in additional royalty payments from Vale, claiming the company has understated the value of its production. Switzerland's government is also pursuing the company for income tax arrears that Vale disputes.
Key Brazilian mining state Minas Gerais state is seeking an 1.2 billion reais (US$642.83 million) in additional tax from the company, saying Vale should have based its tax payments on the value of its output, not production costs.
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Discussion in 'Disney Restaurants' started by Debrn, Sep 17, 2009.
Which one would you Choose and Why. Making Ressies tomorrow. Tx.
Never expected to get Cinderella's Royal Table for dinner and on a Friday night, so we did both. We liked Princess Storybook Dining since there are more princesses that actually visit your table to sign the autograph book and for a photo op., but the castle is cool and I figure do it at least once.
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We booked both for our upcoming December trip as well. We originally were going to book just CRT because my DD6 really wants to eat there (the last time we ate in there she was 2, so she does not remember it). Then, out of the blue, my DH said that we had to book Akershus too because that is our Disney Tradition. So we are doing CRT for dinner on our MVMCP night and Akershus for breakfast (got an 8:05am ADR before the park opening). However, for your question, we like Akershus over CRT. The character interaction is much better than at CRT. All the Princesses really take time and talk to the whole table. Jasmine (who is my DD8's favorite Princess) asked my DD to sing "A Whole New World" with her because my DD told her that she was her favorite....it was so sweet and my DD was on cloud nine for the whole day. Plus Akershus is a lot cheaper than at CRT, but if you want to have the experience of eating in the Castle then definately do it, I always say it is worth trying once.
I hope you realize that there are no pricesses at CRT dinner.
Yes we know, thanks though...I think that was another reason why my DH wanted to eat at Akershus
Princess Storybook for sure.
We did lunch and it was great. You get free pictures ours was w/ Belle. All the princesses came to the table. We really enjoyed it.
We picked Akershus for a few reasons. First, we chose Akershus because of the way dining plan credits are allocated. We arrive early and leave late, so can't double up on credits. As it is we will need at least one meal OOP. Second because of my kids ages. My kids are 4 and 3 also. If they were older, we may have done CRT breakfast OOP. But at this point, they'll mainly care about seeing princesses and won't even know that they can eat in the castle. Once they are bigger, CRT will be more of an experience for them. But at this point, I think Akershus will be enough. Third, we also have read that CRT can be rushed and that Akershus is a better experience in terms of princess interaction. We care a lot more about the princess interaction than eating in the castle (because of kids ages). Eventually we'll do CRT, but this isn't the year for it!
I really enjoy both, but there is just something magical about getting into a nearly empty park and eating in THE castle with the princesses IMO
We couldn't get in for breakfast on our last trip (last minute planning) and had dinner, which we won't do again. But for December I got breakfast again and we are so excited! Plus having a boy in tow the castle is still neat for them and they are "involved" to a degree there.
Both are great and perfect for the little princesses.
Not sure if this is too late but,...We did the Princess Storybook dinner about 2 weeks ago and I will tell you it was great! DD4 got to see Belle, Cindy, Arielle, Snow White & Aurora. They were great! Everyone was great!!!! The photopass photographer, the princesses, Belle's CM. & our waiter!!! I was sooo surprised on how organized everything is but not tooo stuffy. I wasn't thrilled about DD's pic with Belle so we got a do over. They really made a great memory for my daughter! I get all teary eyed just thinking of how Happy she was that dinner!
I would do the princess breakfast over CRT any day. Our experience at CRT wasn't worth another trip. Food was mediocre, service was poor and the princesses were really rushed. At the princess breakfast the food was good, service was great and each princess spent quite a bit of time at our table. Theinteraction was wonderful! We had Belle as our greeter and then Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Mulan.
I would say if you haven't done CRT before it's worth doing at least once. It's very magical to be inside the castle. With that said, I find the experience at Akershus to be less frenetic. The characters seem to take just a little more time with their table visits and the service was friendlier the two times we ate there vs. the two times we've done CRT.
Thanks for all the help. We ate at CRT when DD was 5 now 9. But have not ate at storybook dining. So we booked Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique then Storybook dining for Dinner.
I didn't like CRT at all!! Felt rushed the entire time and it's 2TS credits. We do the other one every time!!
I enjoy CRT for lunch I have never done anything else. Lunch is a great meal there.
As for the Norway we did breakfast once and the food was just ok and we felt so rushed. the princess come over said hi while smiling at the camera and then signed the book and off with the blink of the eye. They did not even make an effort to see my other daughter who was in a high chair and that has never happened.
Thats just my opinion though.
I would recommend CRT for lunch any day.
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With all due respect to everyone else that has represented the colors, one person is responsible for putting the Colorado Rapids on the international soccer map as we know it today: Pablo Mastroeni.
And he did so in a manner that will forever endear him to the Colorado faithful who witnessed his career from the Rocky Mountains - proudly displaying his passion though gritty performances that made him one of the best American defensive midfielders of his era, all the while giving Rapids fans a reason to brag about the club.
As a charter member of Major League Soccer, the Rapids have been around since 1996. Yes, the team reached the 1997 MLS Cup, played in the 1998 version of the CONCACAF Champions League, and advanced to the 1999 U.S. Open Cup. But an easy argument can be made that the League - and soccer in the U.S. in general - has grown leaps and bounds since those days and early successes. And Mastroeni has been at the heart of that progress in Colorado for the better part of the past 13 years.
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By the age of 25, he had already played four seasons in MLS with the Miami Fusion, had been named to two MLS All-Star teams, an MLS Best XI side, and earned two caps with the U.S. National Team. He was a budding star when the Rapids selected him with the first pick in the January 2002 Allocation Draft.
And from the moment he landed in Colorado, the dread-locked athlete / musician made the rest of the country - and world - notice soccer in Colorado.
He went from not having played in a single World Cup Qualifying match to making the 2002 U.S. World Cup team, the words "Colorado Rapids" listed alongside his name in nearly every publication.
For team staff and fans, we bragged to anyone that would listen on that June 5 morning that it was 'our' Pablo Mastroeni who started for the U.S. as they shocked Portugual to open the World Cup, setting the stage for a quarterfinal run that catapulted the sport in this country where it is today.
He went on to represent Colorado on seven MLS All-Star teams and again at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. In all he earned 63 of his 65 caps with the U.S. team as a Rapids player.
Mastroeni on making USMNT World Cup team
He alone carried the Rapids name across the country and world with matches against other superstars, including games versus powerhouses like Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Italy, and Mexico, among others.
Back home, time and again he showed Colorado fans that he 'got' what it meant to play for the Rapids. Like the fans, he stood by the club through an ownership change, four head coaches, four general managers, three stadiums, three different color schemes, hundreds of teammates, and numerous disappointing seasons - more than once turning down opportunities to head overseas.
In 2006, after being heckled in Utah by fans of club's biggest rival, he literally showed Real Salt Lake that he had them in his pocket, taking his shirt off and tucking it his shorts in a post-game a scene that also included a face-to-face confrontation with then-RSL owner Dave Checketts - all of which ignited the Rocky Mountain Cup series. (WATCH: Pablo talks RMC)
And in 2010, he once again made the soccer world look at Colorado when he captained the Rapids to the club's first MLS Cup Championship.
Wearing a newly gifted black stocking hat and a fully-grown beard, Mastroeni smiled in the middle of his team's locker room at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario on that freezing cold night in late November.
Mastroeni's MLS Cup toast
As his teammates raised champagne bottles and celebrated the club's first trophy, Mastroeni took a second to take it all in before momentarily interrupting the mood.
"I got a cheers, I got the cheers," he interjected.
In a matter of seconds, his teammates once again showed their respect for the long-time captain, quickly forming a huddle with arms around each other's shoulders awaiting their leader's words.
Whether it was a quickly derived poem or old lyrics from the accomplished musician, the cadenced chant was directed to his then teammates, but in reality he was speaking to everyone that ever played or supported the Colorado Rapids.
"This championship goes out to all us friends," Mastroeni began. "For whom the stories never end. The good times, bad times, we have shared. For you're the few, I ever cared. Let's celebrate!!!"
And with that more corks popped and the party continued, reminding everyone how special it was to win it for the Rapids.


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Southeastern Bangladesh is home to numerous tribal groups and immigrants from neighboring countries. Violent clashes between these groups are causing problems for missionaries working in this area.
A Gospel for Asia leader in Bangladesh narrowly escaped with his life when he was caught up in a violent clash between two warring ethnic groups. The leader was picking his children up from school on February 24 when he was caught up in one of the riots. He was able to return home unharmed, but he is asking for prayer for the country.
The ethnic tensions reignited February 23, resulting in at least 15 deaths and dozens of homes being burned to the ground in Chittagong Hill Tracts in southeastern Bangladesh.
Thankfully, police are doing all they can to protect the missionaries working in the area of the most intense clashes.
News reports indicate that the rioters are angry and blaming their government for failing to implement a 1997 peace accord that divided the lands between the warring tribal groups. There are 12 major ethnic minority groups in this part of Bangladesh, which shares a border with Myanmar (Burma). The flow of Burmese refugees into Bangladesh has also caused problems in the area.
The tense situation prevents the missionaries from traveling freely to share the Gospel and meet with believers. It also makes it difficult for believers to travel to church for worship services. In some instances, government-imposed curfews force people to stay in their homes for extended periods, too.
Missionaries and believers who live in that area are also providing food and housing for those who lost their homes. They are committed to helping them rebuild once it is safe.
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WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) Anthony Myles scored a career-high 28 points, Daniel Stewart added 21 and Rider held on to defeat Monmouth (NJ) 89-83 in the conference opener for both schools Thursday night.
Rider (2-4, 1-0 Metro Atlantic) led by as many as 11 points early in the second half before Monmouth tied the score at 58 on an 18-7 run. Rider regained the lead, 61-60 when Jimmie Taylor hit a 3-point shot with 8:13 remaining. The Broncs would score its next 14 points from the line, four straight from Myles followed by 10 in a row from Stewart.
Monmouth (3-5, 0-1) answered with three-straight 3-pointers, two from Max DiLeo and one from Josh James, to put the Hawks within three points, 73-70.
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We're now offering free ding repair classes every Saturday @ 2 o'clock at the shop.
Learn how to fix any ding. Keep your boards watertight to last longer and save yourself some dough.
Classes are open to anyone who's interested, just show up.
We just got a longboard in that was DESTROYED by the Inlet's rocks when the dude's leash snapped.
We're gonna bring it back to life this Saturday. Come and learn. 2 p.m.
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Free ding repair classes? what a great idea! wish i lived closer by i would show up for sure.
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yeah same here. awesome idea
Hey Guys! I will be teaching the Ding Repair class and just wanted to say whats up to everyone and see you there! I will be ordering pizza's and drinks for everyone, as well as giving 10% off all ding repairs for Saturday Only! All the best!
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AWESOME! I'm there next Sat.
But when were there waves strong enough to destroy a longboard? Or even snap a leash?
I believe the board was damaged in Irene at the inlet and the rider just found out about our ding repair service; he was hesitant to get it repaired from anyone else... they either charged to much or did not seem confident. So he came to us and we gave him a great deal with a quick turn around.
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Bummer, board took a beating.
The rider was luck his leash snapped or he would have been bounced along the rocks too.
Been there...done that... happens when you're goofy at the inlet. See you next Sat.!
I just wanted to thank everyone who came to Greenlight this weekend, i hope you all learned something new and had fun and i hope to see you next week!
you guys are cool.
Hey Guys!,
Just wanted to remind everyone about our Free Ding Repair Class this Saturday at 2:00 PM. This will class #2 and in this class we will be continuing on the previous ding repair that we were working on. I hope to see some new faces this week. Once again All the Best and see you there! Greenlight Surf Supply, 187 Parker Ave, Manasquan NJ, 08736


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I found this forum because my plant room more closely resembles a greenhouse than part of actual home.
It's 3 sided- windows all way around- and has 2 doors on house side to open in winter, and on sunny days will actually heat the house- (faces south and west)
I struggle with humidity issues. I have found a really good humidifier, small, but I am afraid it just sucks down electricity.
We are retired, and need to keep costs reasonable.
therefore, I am planning some sort of water feature in there -- hoping that in heat of day that will increase humidity as well-
but I really think I need some sort of sprayer that puts out a very fine mist, or fine spray. I could go around 2 or 3x a day and do this, think it would really help.
however, getting arthritis in hands now. so... there MUST be something out there that runs off a battery!
any ideas?
many thanks!
need help to find handheld mister/sprayer
Humidifiers use so little electricity that you will not likely even notice the increase in your bill. Evaporative humidifiers are only running a small fan. Dehumidifiers on the other hand do use a lot of electricity, and you will notice a big jump in your bill.
well, thank you! that makes me feel a lot better! I had even though of getting a little meter thing to plug it into to see how much it DID use!
I don't know if this would help, but I use the little black hose sold for setting up an irrigation drip system. I put a tiny mister end on it and use that to give my plants moisture, like a very soft rain. It hooks to my hose, but there should be a way to hook it to your kitchen faucet if needed. I use the hose without the mister end to water my plants in pots and trays.
You can purchase a one quart pump sprayer at one of the box stores for under $10.00. I also have arthritus in my hand, and this works for me because it is a pump action instead of having to squeeze.
thank you! will look for one of those.
Thanks, a pump sprayer would be a great idea!
I have a very old gazebo we made into a makeshift GH by hanging industrial strenth 72 in. shower curtains in. It doesn't provide alot of warmth but keeps the frost off of them when it does get down to freezing.
Thank goodness we haven't had much of that this year.
You might look at the misting cooing systems that are used in the arid west for patios and other outside living spaces. the misters are a smaller volume & finer mist than for irrigation purposes. Should be just what you're looking for. Try Dripworks.com
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Conan O'Brien's perverted review of Lara Croft...er, Tomb Raider
Conan O'Brien is back with his Clueless Gamer segment, a portion of the show that involves him playing a video game and giving them meaningless reviews. However, knowing absolutely nothing about video games, he seems a little more infatuated with Lara and her tight pants than the actual gameplay.
I can't wait to see how Kotaku reacts to his "sexist" comments regarding Lara and her cleavage. Ah, the state of the gaming industry. For those who aren't aware, I'm referring to the controversy in which Tomb Raider executive producer Ron Rosenberg suggested that the attempted rape of Lara Croft will make players want to "protect" her, likening her to that of a "cornered animal."
Lara's looks aside, Conan does cleverly point out that things on the island sure seem to fall apart rather easily, dubbing it "lawsuit island." Maybe he's not that bad of a reviewer after all.
The best reaction to the game is when Conan admits that he was told to "turn it down on the pervy stuff", only to make a perverted comment shortly after. This is why we love Clueless Gamer.


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Marcus Kuboy occasionally thinks about what might have happened if his Humvee wouldn't have run over a bomb. He plays one scenario in his mind where God gives him a choice:
He could get into the same ill-fated truck, endure the most intense pain of his life, and resign himself to years of surgeries and medication, while enjoying a free house built by the kindness of strangers.
"'Or, you can get in a different truck and not get blown up and go to school and struggle through holding down a job and going to college, and working for everything you were going to get.' I would take the second one. I would not go through everything I have been through to receive all this," Kuboy said.
Kuboy admits he feels a little uncomfortable receiving a hero's "thank-you" with the construction of his new house.
"I didn't want to get blown up the morning I got blown up. I wasn't looking for these things to happen. When people say, 'You're a hero,' that's kind of hard to hear. I wasn't trying to do anything heroic, I was trying to get through the day," said Kuboy.
"I didn't want to get blown up the morning I got blown up...I wasn't trying to do anything heroic, I was trying to get through the day."Mardcus Kuboy
About 100 volunteers are swarming with hammers and saws on the site of his future Woodbury home. A national nonpartisan group called Homes for Our Troops is coordinating the effort, while Minnesota credit unions are raising money. The house will be complete by September, when the Republican National Convention comes to St. Paul. Some convention staffers are lending a hand this week.
But the professionals are doing the real heavy lifting. The state's building and construction trades council enlisted dozens of contractors who are donating their sweat and expertise to build Kuboy's house.
Kuboy describes himself as a political moderate who has mixed feelings about the war in Iraq.
He was an infantry medic when a bomb ejected him from his truck more than a year ago. The explosive killed the driver, who was sitting directly in front of Kuboy. Days later he came to in a hospital in Germany.
Once he arrived in Washington D.C. to recover, his younger brother, Kip, joined him for about 10 months to help him recuperate. Kip was a roofer who, just a year before, had slipped on a patch of ice on a roof, shattering his back in 13 places.
With his brother at his side, Marcus remembers crying for three days, biting onto a towel and shouting over and over, "God, please take this pain from me."
But his little brother's words during his darkest days were even more memorable.
"He said, 'That experience will change you. No matter what, one way or another, you will either get bitter or better, you will not be able to stay the same. The choice is yours on which way you go. That has been profoundly true. I've seen a lot of people who have been hurt and let it consume them and can see nothing but the dark outcome," said Marcus.
Kuboy just left the VA two weeks ago and gets by on crutches. He plans to go back to college this fall nursing. And with his veteran's compensation, he won't have to worry about working full-time when he's in school.
While Kuboy is overwhelmed by all of the attention, he knows others find his story inspiring.
A carpenter apprentice waits for about a half an hour to shake Kuboy's hand and take his picture. The man tells Kuboy that there are everyday people who appreciate the sacrifice troops like him are making, but don't always get to express it.
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The House that George Built
Okay. Please put your rationality to the side. We're talking baseball fanaticism here. And the utility of good luck charms. And the disutility of curses!
Last summer, I expressed jitters with regard to the newly proposed Yankee Stadium, which will sit across the street from the current Cathedral of Baseball. On Wednesday, August 16th, the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new stadium was held. The stadium is scheduled to make its public debut on Opening Day, 2009.
Well, I still got them jitters. It's just not going to be the same. That's not the field on which Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle played. Despite its "retro" look, the "mystique" of the new venue is just not going to be the same. Call me a mysitc! I don't care!
Some friends remind me that Madison Square Garden wasn't always in its current place and that things change all the time. Puhlease. Don't even compare the two. And right now, nobody would flip out if the Knicks found a new home or even ... a new team!
Anyway, Boss George Steinbrenner has been itching for this stadium for a couple of decades. And everybody is happy that he's staying in Da Bronx (though, rightfully, not so happy that so many tax dollars are going for "infrastructure" development), rather than moving the team to New Jersey. (Yeah, the Joisey Yanks... like THAT would ever fly!)
It was, of course, careful planning that led to the selection of August 16th as the date of the groundbreaking. That was the date, in 1921, that the groundbreaking for the original Yankee Stadium took place. And that was the date, in 1948, that Babe Ruth passed away.
And it might yet be the day that Babe Ruth rolled over in his grave. Indeed, Yankee fan that I am, I do hope the Yanks continue their winning ways, or people will be talking about the Curse of the Bambino again... only this time, it will be one that infects the Yankees, rather than that team from Boston.
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So I followed MFrogs guide to softmod my Wii, Its the American Black version.
I bought the WODE and Installed the WODE.
Now I cant seem to find the right guides to help me setup,to play my GC and Wii game backups with the WODE.
I know I probably need to install the USB LOADER GX but have had trouble figuring out how exactly. I downloaded what I think is the latest one and placed it in the apps section of my SD/card in the wii, loaded it from the HBC screen but it doesnt locate the external HDD.
If anyone could give me links, or tips, on a few following things that would be awesome! Ive litereally searched the forums and net for days..
1-How do I setup, and install the USB Loader? Should I use the Loader GX? Or is their a better one..
2.How do I get the WODE to recognize the Ex HDD? which file format is best? Fat32? NTSF? etc..
3.Should I install both wiiflow and wodeflow? Whats the difference? If I need them how do I install them? Im attempting to play my GC and wii backups that I have stored on my PC currently in ISO format from an external HDD..
It would be cool if I could also store the files on the HDD in seperate folders, Like wii games in a wii folder, GC games in the GC folder..
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wikiHow to Punish Your Kids for Smoking
Three Parts:Discussing the Consequences of SmokingRestricting or Limiting Their Access to CigarettesMaintaining an Open and Honest RelationshipCommunity Q&A
Everyone is well aware of the health risks associated to smoking, yet teenagers are still eager to try it. Many teens try smoking due to peer pressure, as a way to rebel against authority, or due to exposure to adults who smoke.[1] If you catch your teen smoking, you may react with anger or rage. But harsh words and yelling may not convince your teen not to smoke again. Instead, you should try to have a conversation about the consequences of smoking and make it harder for your teen to access cigarettes. You should also maintain open communication with your teen so they feel they can talk to you before they decide to try smoking again.
Part 1
Discussing the Consequences of Smoking
1Talk about the known health issues associated with smoking. Many teens believe they are indestructible and will think very little of the long term health issues associated with smoking. But it may still be useful to start the discussion by mentioning how smoking has been known to cause serious health problems, such as cancer, heart disease and lung disease. Many adult smokers start smoking when they are very young and get addicted to years of poisoning their body through cigarettes. You may want to tell your teen that smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States.[2]
- Often, teenagers are not as concerned with long term health issues and may not view cigarettes as addicting. But it can help to mention the facts behind cigarette smoking to your teen anyway, as it could help her realize the seriousness of developing a smoking habit when she is very young.
2Bring up how smoking can negatively affect your teen's performance in school. Your teen may respond more to consequences that feel more immediate, such as how smoking could negatively affect her performance at school. Smoking may impair her ability to concentrate in class and make it difficult for her to hurry to and from classes. She may also start to miss classes because she cannot go without smoking during school hours, which could put her academic performance in jeopardy.[3]
- You may also talk about how smoking can negatively affect your teen's ability to do extracurricular activities, like sports. She may have difficulty breathing while she is trying to compete on track team or do her dance routines. She may also struggle with doing physical activity with friends and family as she may have lung issues due to smoking.
3Point out how smoking could negatively affect your teen's appearance. You can also play on your teen's concern for her appearance and her body image to try to convince her not to smoke. You may note that smoking causes your teeth to turn yellow and can prematurely age you, leading to wrinkles earlier in life. Smoking can also cause bad breath and make your clothing smell like an ashtray. Your teen may be more receptive to hearing about how smoking can lead to issues with her appearance, as these are likely real and immediate concerns to her.
- You should also mention that smoking could make it more difficult for your teen to exercise and working out due to breathing and lung issues. This could then negatively affect her body image and her weight.
4Use real life examples if there are smokers in your family. Another way to communicate the consequences of smoking to your teen is to use a family member or a friend who smokes as an example. Real life examples can help put smoking into perspective for your teen and force her to focus on the real life consequences of cigarettes.
- For example, maybe your teen's uncle has a pack a day habit. You may note how the uncle now has breathing problems and poor health due to smoking. You may also point out that the uncle spends a lot of money every year on his habit and has been struggling to quit for years, even though he is aware his smoking is hurting his body.
Part 2
Restricting or Limiting Their Access to Cigarettes
1Cut off your teen's allowance if the money is used for cigarettes. Yelling at your teen and informing her that she cannot smoke may not be the most effective solution, as this could only cause her to rebel against you more and continue smoking. Instead, think about ways where you can restrict or limit your teen's access to cigarettes and make it more difficult for her to get her hands on a pack of smokes. This may mean cutting off your teen's allowance so she cannot use your money to buy cigarettes. Cutting off her allowance may also make it harder for her to buy other things for herself and she may end up getting frustrated enough that she will agree to not buy cigarettes if that means she can get her allowance back.[4]
- You may also try to regulate your teen's spending so you can try to dissuade her from buying cigarettes. For example, if your teen asks you for money to spend on school books, go shopping together for the books and pay attention to how your teen is spending the money. Make sure her money goes towards healthy habits and items that will benefit her, rather than cigarettes.
2Do not allow smoking in your home. Though you may not want to dole out harsh punishment for your teen at the risk of encouraging her to smoke more, you can put controls in place at home to discourage her from smoking.[5]
- You may tell her that under no circumstances is smoking allowed in your home, under your roof. You may also inform her that if you catch her smoking in her room or in the house, you are going to confiscate the smokes and adjust her curfew so she has to come home earlier on the weekends. These rules may upset her, but it is one way that you can exert your authority over the situation.
- If you smoke, you should be a good role model and practice what you preach. Take your smoking habit outside or make an effort to quit. Your teen will notice if you break your own rules, so try to follow them yourself and lead by example.
3Suggest your teen spend less time with friends who smoke. Teens often start smoking due to being around friends who also smoke. You can try to instruct your teen not to hang around friends who smoke, but this may backfire and cause your teen to only hang out with friends you do not approve of even more than she did before. Instead, you may want to suggest that your teen spend time with friends who do not smoke, or try to spend equal time with other groups of friends. This way, you can hint at this possibility and allow your teen some freedom to decide, rather than trying to force her to do what you say.[6]
- You may encourage your teen to spend time with better friend groups by suggesting that she invite over friends who do not smoke and allow them to spend time in your home. You may host a bbq or a dinner for these friends and make them feel welcome. This could show your teen that you appreciate and support when she brings home friends you approve of, rather than friends who smoke.
- You can take a stricter tone and forbid any friends who smoke from entering your home. This could be another way of keeping your teen away from these friends. But, this could also just lead to your teen spending time with friends who smoke outside of your home, and in turn, spending more time away from home.
4Encourage your teen to focus more on school and extracurricular activities. You can try to deflect your teen's interest in smoking by encouraging her to pursue other activities that are more healthy for her. Maybe she is motivated to do well in school. You can suggest that she put her energies into getting good grades and doing her college applications, rather than her smoking habit. Try to remind her of what is important in life and how smoking could get in the way of her goals.[7]
- You can also try to get her to focus more on extracurricular activities she enjoys, such as sports, dance, or acting. Encourage her to sign up for more art classes or to try out for a sports team. This could allow her to adjust her focus from smoking to other activities that are more beneficial for her.
Part 3
Maintaining an Open and Honest Relationship
1Ask your teen why she is smoking. One way to better understand your teen's smoking is to discuss reasons why she may be doing it. Sit down with her and ask her to reflect on why she may be smoking. Doing this may help both of you realize the motivations behind her smoking and possible get to the root cause. Determining the root cause of her smoking could then allow you to help her work on the issue and prevent her from smoking again.[8]
- Have your teen write down her reasons for smoking as well as how she started smoking. Use the question, "why do you think you are smoking?" as a writing prompt. Then, have her share her thoughts with you and discuss them together.
2Try to quit smoking, if you smoke. Some teens are motivated to smoke because they watch their parents or other authority figures light up on a regular basis. They may then take up smoking out of curiosity or out of a desire to emulate their parents. If you, as a parent, have a smoking habit, you should consider quitting. This will allow you to practice what you preach and act as a role model for your teen.[9]
- Quitting smoking can be a challenge, but let your teen know that you are willing to take it on so she does not end up smoking like you. You may then ask her to support you by not smoking as well. This way, you can both be there for each other as you both attempt to quit.
3Get your teen professional help. If your teen is struggling to quit smoking or if you are worried your teen will develop a full on smoking addiction, you may reach out to professionals for help. It can difficult to stop smoking once you start, especially at a young age. You should try to support and help your teen by getting her professional help so she can learn how to stop smoking.[10]
- You can contact an addiction counselor through the American Lung Association or your Department of Health. You may also want to talk to your family doctor and get a referral for an addiction therapist who has worked with teens before.
Community Q&A
I am 15 years old and I have been smoking since I was 11. It is hard for me to quit. I want to explain to my family that forcing me to stop won't help my case because I am a typical teen and if I am forced to stop something I won't want to listen. I know it's illegal to smoke at my age and not healthy at all, but I don't want to be forced to stop something that comforts me. How do I stop smoking?wikiHow ContributorThough it may be a difficult conversation, you should sit down and talk to your parents. Let them know you are struggling with your smoking addiction and that you need their support. Talk to your parents about getting a referral for a professional therapist or an addiction counselor who can help you learn how to quit smoking.
Should I tell my mom if I find my brother smoking?Cam R.TYou should talk to your brother before speaking to your mother. Maybe he will listen to you through a heart-to-heart conversation. If not, however, you should make your mother aware of the situation.
What can I do if kids read an article on how to secretly smoke?If you find your kids looking at it ask them why. Then just tell them what this article says: tell them why it is bad and if they do smoke that they will get in trouble.
What happens if my cousin encourages me?Tell your parents and tell your cousin's parents. If you're scared, know that this should be told to an adult since it is bad and you don't want to start smoking. A trusted adult should make sure you don't start and that your cousin does not let his actions hurt your body in the future.
How does smoking affect the lungs?Toystorylover333Coughs, colds, wheezing, and asthma are just the start. Smoking can cause fatal diseases such as pneumonia, emphysema, and lung cancer.
Sources and Citations
- ↑ https://www.empoweringparents.com/blog/teen-and-tween-smoking-tobacco-ecigarettes/
- ↑ http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/smoking.html#
- ↑ http://life.familyeducation.com/teen/smoking/41672.html
- ↑ https://www.empoweringparents.com/blog/teen-and-tween-smoking-tobacco-ecigarettes/
- ↑ https://www.empoweringparents.com/blog/teen-and-tween-smoking-tobacco-ecigarettes/
- ↑ http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/smoking.html#
- ↑ http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/smoking.html#
- ↑ https://www.empoweringparents.com/blog/teen-and-tween-smoking-tobacco-ecigarettes/
- ↑ https://www.empoweringparents.com/blog/teen-and-tween-smoking-tobacco-ecigarettes/
- ↑ http://life.familyeducation.com/teen/smoking/41672.html
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Chris Yenkey
"The most interesting thing about getting to the top of a mountain is seeing what's on the other side."
Christopher Yenkey, assistant professor of organizations and strategy, likes to find new ways to look at the world, whether climbing 6,000-meter peaks in the Andes, flying into remote base camps in Alaska, or pursuing research on emerging markets. As a child, riding his bike in the rolling hills of central Kansas primed him for a career in discovery. "For me it was a very natural question to ask, 'What's over the next hill?'" He has summited peaks on four continents, but climbing can be a dangerous business, with threats of avalanches or falling rock. "You don't force your will, you do what the mountain allows you to do," Yenkey said. He applies that same spirit of inquiry to his research and asks his students to do the same: "Just as you have to listen to the mountain, you have to listen to the data. If you listen carefully, it can show you a new perspective on a complex problem." - Chelsea Vail
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Frog spawn yields clues to life
For decades fascinating only to little boys, frog spawn is now at the heart of a major scientific breakthrough.
Experiments on the frog eggs have given clues to one of the most important building blocks of life itself.
And while the scientists responsible know that many years' work lie ahead, they say that it could eventually help doctors produce treatments for cancer and other diseases.
A study, conducted at the University of Dundee, and published in the journal Science, found that a single body chemical plays a key role in controlling the development of the membrane which surrounds the nucleus of the cell.
This is the part of the cell which holds the genes which, in turn, control the way the body develops and operates.
The "nuclear envelope", as the membrane is called, is important because it plays a large role in both the function of genes and the division and growth of cells.
The study team, led by Dr Paul Clarke at the University's Biomedical Research Centre, managed to use the body chemical, or enzyme, called Ran, to create their own nuclear envelopes.
These formed around tiny microscopic beads, and Dr Clarke hopes this will add to their understanding - and allow them to study the effects of the enzyme more closely.
He said: "Previously, it has not been understood how the structure of the nuclear envelope is controlled during cell division.
"This structure is very similar in the cells of all animals, plants and fungi."
'New therapies'
"It will help us to discover new ways in which cell division could be controlled and may allow new therapies for cancer and other diseases to be discovered."
This is because cancer happens when something goes wrong in the way that a cell divides and reproduces.
Cells divide too much - and then do not die off when they should.
The research at Dundee was originally funded by the Cancer Research Campaign, but is now paid for by official government research grants.
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Happy Birthday: Taking part in activities that will allow you to expand your circle of friends will lead to greater wisdom and opportunities for you to use your intuitive and creative mind. Concentrate on ideas, services and plans that can lead to greater prosperity and recognition. Your numbers are 4, 13, 20, 24, 36, 42, 48.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might want to take a step back and observe what's going on around you before making a move. You'll gain insight into the real cause behind your dissatisfaction. 2 stars
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Network, socialize and get your point and ideas across to those you feel might have an interest in your endeavors. Don't elaborate too much or your thoughts will be interpreted as being impossible. Stick to practicality instead. 5 stars
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A local oil company's sudden closing is not only leaving customers without heat, it's leaving them with an empty wallet.
Residents that prepaid Norton Oil Company in Phillipsburg, New Jersey for this winter's oil are being urged to get their oil elsewhere, because they're not getting it from Norton AND they're NOT getting a refund, Warren County Department of Weight and Measures Superintendent Michael Santos told The Express-Times on Tuesday.
Intitally, customers were told that they would be serviced by Sycamore Company going forward, however, since Norton's abrupt closing last month, those customers have yet to receive their oil or a refund.
"The most important thing for people to know is that if they were a Norton customer and feel like they were due money and owed oil, nobody is coming for them," Santos told the Times.
Residents are now being advised to contact the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs to file a complaint. They're also being advised to get their heating situation in order by finding a new oil company.
For more information on how to file a complaint, click here.