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The Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council (NMEAC) is dedicated to preserving our natural environment through citizen action and education. Founded in 1980 we are the oldest grassroots environmental organization in the Grand Traverse region. This year we celebrated our 36th anniversary. As an all-volunteer organization we are working on a number of issues and wanted to share them with you.
NMEAC has joined with over 20 environmental organizations in the state to call for a shut down of the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipelines at the Straits of Mackinac. This year we have participated in numerous rallies, film events, handed out yard signs and stickers and worked to raise public awareness of this issue. The coalition has elevated the risks posed by the 63-year Line 5 pipelines to a top tier statewide issue. Over 67 municipalities have signed resolutions calling for the shut down of Line 5 including the City of Traverse City and Grand Traverse County. Please go to oilandwaterdontmix.org for complete information.
NMEAC SOLAR INITIATIVE and TC100
NMEAC has been promoting the transition to solar energy for over seven years. This year the effort expanded into a new group called TC100. The group includes: Groundwork Center, TC350, Michigan Environmental Council, Citizens Climate Lobby and SEEDS. In October we co- sponsored a presentation on climate change by former Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell. We are also working with the City of Traverse City to set a goal of 100% clean energy in all city-owned buildings and facilities. In addition, NMEAC brought climate change activist Peter Sinclair to Traverse City twice in 2016. Peter's well recognized "Climate Crock of the Week" and his numerous trips to Greenland have put him at the front of the climate change movement.
NMEAC voiced opposition to the ill-conceived plans for the 81 on East Bay development on the Old Mission Peninsula and helped support a new group called Preserve Old Mission. The development site includes steep ridges along East Bay and a spectacular woods running along the tops of those steep ridges. The developer wants to level the ridges to gain views of the Bay. We have also been involved with The Moorings development along M-72 near Tom's West Bay. The developers recently received a violation notice from MDEQ concerning large amounts of sediment flowing to both wetlands on the site and into a local creek that empties into West Bay.
NMEAC joined with concerned citizens in downtown Traverse City to file a circuit court appeal of a special land use permit approved by the city commission. We voiced concerns about setbacks from the Boardman River and contaminated soils at the site along with the size and scope of this huge project. Judge Phil Rodgers remanded the permit back to the city commission. We have expressed concerns about the required 10-foot setback along the Boardman and feel a zoning change is needed to a minimum of 25 ft. New developments along the river have stripped all trees, bushes and vegetation and threaten to turn the river into a channel running through town.
Problems with the Homestead Resort's septage system have been on NMEAC's agenda since 1991. In recent years the resort has used a spray irrigation system to dispose of its septage on 11 acres of land within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Local residents calling themselves The Drifters have continued to monitor spray drift onto adjacent lands and outside the boundaries of the spray area. Recently, NMEAC called for a public hearing when MDEQ was preparing a new five-year permit for the discharge. This was largely ignored and the permit was granted. We are still hopeful this issue can be resolved.
This is our biggest event of the year and we are proud to report the 2016 event at the Park Place Dome was among our largest in NMEAC history with over 225 people attending last April 22. We were extremely fortunate to have Liz Kirkwood, executive director of FLOW, as our guest speaker. Liz spoke about the urgency of the Line 5 issue at the Straits. NMEAC handed out 17 awards for environmental excellence in a number of categories. We are already in the planning stages for our April 21, 2017 event and will be accepting nominations for awards on January 1. Go to NMEAC.org to make nominations.
"We abuse land because we see it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community
to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect."
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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Drop Cloths? Gone.
At the end of last week, our contractor officially handed over our keys; they were done. It was such a long time coming, that it almost didn't feel real; our shoulders felt instantly lighter, the weights removed. As you can imagine, months of contracted work, drywall mud, wood splinters and loose electrical snippings created the mother ofKEEP READING >
A Patch-Up Job
When we pulled up the wood flooring from our home's foyer, our intent was to 1) ultimately tile the entryway (especially since knocking down all the wonky walls left large gaps in the hardwood) and 2) use those tongue and groove planks to patch other areas of the home. We thought, pssshh! No problem. This will be great! We very carefullyKEEP READING >
Plan B: The Basement
Before leaving for Mexico, we carefully (and hurriedly) set our "out of office" auto replies, secured our pet sitters, wiped down furniture, laid down fresh plastic sheeting on daily use items (such as our printer, studio desk and filing carts), ushered miscellaneous chairs, ottomans and decor into the safety of our second spare roomKEEP READING >
While We Were Out
Just as we have in years past, Scott and I toasted our five year wedding anniversary with a getaway – and as luck would have it, we found ourselves in Playa del Carmen (yes, again!) to share in our friends' wedding day. We'd never been to Mexico until this year, and yet there we were, aboard a plane to hit the same destinationKEEP READING >
Do It Yourself: Winter 2013
First, can you even get over how well our little chubs is working her angles? Second, our feature in the Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself Magazine is out on newsstands right now! A handful of sweet readers starting Instagram-ing the issue once it hit their mailboxes, nearly causing our hearts to implode with excitement. We received oursKEEP READING >
5 Years + A Pause
Today, Scott and I are celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary – and 10 years of being together. The best years of my life. It's always fun to look back one year – two years, five years, ten years – and remember where we were then: The start of our should we move? debate, living in our 675 sq ft condo, hopeful to expandKEEP READING >

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I began my journey into yoga looking for a challenging workout. I have always been physically and emotionally active. I was stressed out and full of internal conflicts and apprehension. I operated under the assumption that if I wasn't beating my body up then it wasn't worth it. As my yoga practice evolved, I have learned to love my body and take care of myself through compassion and mindfulness…rather than challenging my ego. I believe that yoga can be accessible to anyone when they open their heart and begin where they are, not where they think they should be. One must cast aside judgment about how it's "supposed" to look and honor how it feels in their body.
Much like my mat supports my physical practice, I have found that the love and support of the Yoga Shelter Community is irreplaceable. Yoga is a personal practice to connect with the highest version of yourself, but you are never alone!
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What does Shavaughn mean?
Shavaughn as a girls' name. Shavaughn means "God is gracious". Shavaughn is a variant form of Shavonne (American, Hebrew).
VARIANTS Shyvonne, Shyvon, Shivonne, Shevonne, Shevon, ShavonCREATIVE FORMS
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How popular is Shavaughn?
Shavaughn is an uncommonly occurring first name for women. Shavaughn is an equivalently unusual surname too for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Which version is better?
Prominent alternative forms of Shavaughn (OUTSIDE TOP 2000) listed in the Top 2000 are Shavonne and Shavon. Adoption of these forms of Shavaughn was widespread among parents 4 decades ago (MEDIAN #989). (2015 BIRTH STATISTICS)
Similar Names
Shavaughn is pronounced similarly to Shavaun, Shevaun, Shivahn and Shivaun. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Savanah▼, Savanha (see Savannah), Savannha, Shailagh, Shalvah, Shanah, Sharalin, Sharalyn, Sharan, Sharayah, Shaun, Shayan, Shaylagh, Shelagh, Shervahn, Shirvaun, Shivawn, Shonagh and Shunagh. These names tend to be more commonly used than Shavaughn.See names in meaning and etymology.


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Apple has released the new iOS 7.1.2 and some users have already installed this update on their iPhone. You can now unlock iOS 7.1.2 using the IMEI fast and safe method that guarantees the lifetime solution.
For example, if you choose to order factory unlock for iPhone 5S AT&T model, you will become SIM free pretty quickly and get the chance to connect to any network across the world, including Vodafone, Verizon, O2, Orange etc. This is permanent iOS 7.1.2 unlock that is easy to order and fast to be delivered.
How to Factory Unlock iPhone 5 T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon etc.All IMEI unlocks work the similar way. The company that offers the service is able to access the real Apple database with all IMEIs and change your status to permanently unlocked. This means you will never be locked again.
Here is how to unlock iPhone 5 / 4 / 4S / 5S / 5c on 7.1.2 firmware.
Step 1. Choose the correct unlocking package depending on your iPhone model, iOS version and carrier / country.
Step 2. Provide the IMEI number and email address.
Step 3. Pay for your order.
Step 4. Look for the email with order confirmation and details on how to complete the unlock and follow the guide by connecting to iTunes with a non-supported SIM card.
Factory unlock for iPhone 4S Verizon, iPhone 5 / 5S / 5c / 4 locked to a lot of other mobile operators is eligible for users whose smartphone is activated with the network it is locked to. You should also provide only correct information on your order as most companies offer no refunds when you have made a mistake while placing the unlock request for iOS 7.1.2 or any other firmware version.
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One warm Saturday afternoon in October 1962 South Africa' leading jazz bands competed in a football stadium in Moroka-Jabavu, fifteen miles south-west of Johannesburg. It was the first large-scale Festival in South Africa, the first of its kind in Africa.
The Festival was sponsored by the Brewers of Castle Lager who invited eight groups: from Johannesburg, the Jazz Dazzlers and the Jazz Giants, from Cape Town, the Chris McGregor Septet and the Jazz Ambassadors; from Bloemfontein, the All Stars; from East London, Eric Nomvete's Big 5; from Port Elizabeth, the Friendly City 6; and from Benoni, the Jazz Messengers No. 2.
Union Artists arranged the Festival. They have been organising African jazz since 1958, providing facilities for tuition and finding outlets for performers. The '62 Festival was their most ambitious jazz project yet, a development of their early Township Jazz concerts, the Battle of the Bands and the first Festival which they staged in the Johannesburg City Hall in 1961.
No-one knows when jazz began in South Africa. Its short history is that of a few groups, none of which has lasted for more than a few months. One of the earliest was the Johannesburg Shanty town Sextet, from whom Mackay Davashe in 1958 drew the personnel for his first Jazz Dazzlers. Dollar Brand's Jazz Epistles (CONT 14), formed by the Cape pianist in late 1959, had as their leadmen three Dazzlers, but the Epistles, in turn, broke up when two of these, Hugh Masekela and Jonas Gwangwa left to study in New York. Brand and the rhythm section (CONT ZB 8047) followed soon after, playing at the Club Afrika in Zurich and with Duke Ellington in Paris.
The premature departure of the Epistles was a setback for South African jazz. At the 1961 Festival the music was interesting but none of the groups had worked together with the same intensity as the Epistles and none had their individual brilliance.
But at the 1962 Festival the Epistles were hardly remembered. New names like Dudu Pukwana, Cups-and-Saucers and Mongezi Feza, and old-timers Chris McGregor (at 26 an old-timer), Eric Nomvete and Christopher Columbus, played jazz that was a great development on Epistle music. They had listened to and absorbed what had taken place in American music since 1959: the soul music of Silver, Coltrane and Mingus, the new tonalities of Coleman, Dolphy and Cecil Taylor.
The Moroka-Jabavu Festival was significant for another reason. For the first time the scale of jazz activity in this country could be appreciated, its expressions compared. Never before had musicians had the chance of listening to and learning from each other's music. From the note and personnel-swopping that took place there, came the new McGregor group (some of McGregor's Septet plus a few Giants and Dazzlers). Today they are playing the most advanced jazz ever heard in this country.
Maybe the most important thing about the Festival was the fact that the musicians played all day to people who enjoyed hearing good music. 4,000 fans sat on the grass, families grouped under sun umbrellas, tight-pantsed girls twisted on the grass. Musicians, organisers, judges, listeners: all were mixed together in a packed arc radiating from the bandstand.
But a Festival is more than the music played there. Audience, the place, the weather, the holiday - all are part of a particular feeling, a peculiar mixture of relaxation and razor-edge concentration. You feel it at Newport... and you felt it at Moroka-Jabavu.
Consequently Festival music is different from studio or club music. It is relaxed but yet competitive and tense. In having to reach further, it has to be played on a scale much larger than the music of the intimate nightclub. Festivals are shows and musicians naturally become big showmen.
The music on this record is less than one-quarter of that played at the Festival. Each competing group performed twice, in the afternoon having to play their arrangement of the standard WHEN THE SAINTS COME MARCHING IN. McGregor's SAINTS is on side one as well as two short compositions McGregor wrote for the workshop he ran for young musicians at the Mermaid Club in Cape Town. Most of his group at the Festival were youngsters from this workshop.
Also on side one Dudu Pukwana and the Giants play a funky number by American saxophonist Hank Mobley. Dudu who was adjudged the best musician at the Festival, has taken over as the leading alto in South Africa, a role for long held by Kippie Moeketsi. Moeketsi, the only Epistle left in South Africa, performed with the Dazzlers at the Festival and his idiosyncratic playing on alto and clarinet helped them greatly in winning the overall competition for the best group. As part of the prize, the Dazzlers toured for 3 months playing-mainly for charities and always to excited audiences.
Of the remaining bands, two are featured on the second side. The Jazz Ambassadors from Cape Town were not a strictly professional group but musicians who had played together only casually before. Almost all their music came from the brilliant tenor Cups-and-Saucers, at his best in the ballad WHAT IS THERE TO SAY. Eric Nomvete's Big 5 (actually a sextet) were the Festival favourites. They formed only a few days before the Festival, but nevertheless played with verve and vigour. Veteran Nomvete, in bowtie and braces, and teenager Feza (the best trumpet at the Festival) carried the group, playing music more distinctly derivative from African music than any others. Especially so is Nomvete's PONDO BLUES which is built from a repeated four-bar theme with a strong folk flavour.
Between competing bands, vocalists entertained the crowd. Included on this record are four numbers, two each by Ben "Satch" Masinga and the Woody Woodpeckers. Masinga is the most accomplished African pop vocalist in South Africa. He took over the role of Popcorn during the London run of King Kong and was making his name in London nightclubs when he was forced to return to South Africa.
Also in King Kong were the original Woody Woodpeckers. Two of them, Victor Ndlazilwana and Bennet Masango, returned to South Africa and joined with their pianist and Katzenjammer Kid Johnny Tsagane to form the group who performed at the Festival. Most of their music is composed or arranged by Ndlazilwana, one of Africa's most versatile talents. The Woodpeckers have, since the departure of the Manhattan Brothers become the leading vocal group in South Africa.
Such was the success of this Festival that the chances are that there will be more to follow. Whatever their place in the future of South African jazz may be, Moroka-Jabavu 1962 will be the fountain from which they spring; and this record will remain an historical document - the first collection of the top jazz voices in South Africa.
Record edited and notes by Julian Beinart
THE CHRIS McGREGOR SEPTET
Chris McGregor - piano
Sammy Maritz - bass
Monty Weber - drums
Christopher Columbus - tenor sax
Ronnie Beer - tenor sax
Danayi Dlova - alto sax
Willy Nettie - trombone
Victor Ndlazilwana
Bennet Majango
Johnny Tsagane
Boy Ngwenya
Dudu Pukwana - alto sax
Goodman "Tete" Mbambisa - piano
Martin Mgijima - bass
Early Mabuza - drums
Nick Moyake - tenor sax
Elija Nkwayane - trumpet
Mackay Davashe - tenor sax
Patrick Matshikiza - piano
Saint Moikangoa - bass
Early Mabuza - drums
Kippie Moeketsi - alto sax
Blythe Mbityana - trombone
Dennis Mpali - trumpet
Cups-and-Saucers - tenor sax
Temba Matole - piano
Lami Zokufa - bass
Louis Moholo - drums
Lango Davis - trumpet
Eric Nomvete - tenor sax
Shakes Mgudlwa - piano
Dannie Sibanyoni - bass
Dick Khoza - drums
Aubrey Simane - alto
Mongezi Feza - trumpet
Cover Design: Julian Beinart
Cover Photograph: Peter Magubane
Thanks to Warren Siebrits for making this LP available.


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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] With the main performance of Karen Bjornson (see full cast), this film directed by Deborah Riley Draper was premiered in cinema or TV in 2012. The feature film "Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution" was produced in USA and France. You can watch Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2012.
Rating: 5 by 8 users./
Runtime: 91 minutes
Karen Bjornson, Stephen Burrows, Alva Chinn, Dennis Christopher, Pat Cleveland, Laurent Cotta, Norma Jean Darden, Charlene Dash, Tom Fallon, Didier Grumbach, Bethann Hardison, Jean-Luce Hure, Barbara Jackson, Harold Koda, Carla Lamonte and Simone Levitt.
Documental, Historic.
91-minute film (full movie) directed by Deborah Riley Draper.
The original audio of Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA, France.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2012.
Screenplay written by Deborah Riley Draper.
Jonathan Hall.
Shandra L. McDonald, Michael A. Draper, Deborah Riley Draper, Caralene Robinson and Tamara Houston.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution has a duration of 91 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in EnglishDolby Digital in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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Thread: display settings
04-06-04, 04:17 #1Registered User
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Unanswered: display settings
Hi out there,
is there anyone that could give me hint how to retrieve the display settings on a PC so that I can use them in my Access application.
By display settings I mean things like :
-screen resolution (800x600, 1024x768,....)
-color palette (256 colors, 65536 colors,.....)
-font size (Small fonts, Large fonts)
-refresh frequency (72, 75, 85 Herz)
If you should have code to get (or set) these properties, please give me hand in solving this.
Thanks in advance!
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Ok, well I haven't found all the items you are looking for, but I can give you a head start (maybe)
I don't usually advise people to use the registry, but in certain occasions, if the data is no where else then...
Dim WSHShell, Regkey, find_me
Set fs = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set WSHShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
'---Windows theme
Regkey = "HKCU\control panel\appearance\"
find_me = WSHShell.RegRead(Regkey & "current")
Debug.Print "Current windows theme:"; " "; Trim(find_me)
Regkey = "HKCU\control panel\desktop\"
find_me = WSHShell.RegRead(Regkey & "convertedwallpaper")
Debug.Print "Wallpaper:"; " "; Trim(find_me)
This snippit of code finds 2 keys, I couldn't find all the others, but I'm pretty sure with some digging you could find them. I would add that not all PC reg's are the same. So be careful where you take the info from.
Lastly, you'll notice the HKCU in the reg key, it is HKey_Current_User, but all you need is the first two letters and then the first letter of each word after:
HKey_local_machine = HKLM.
Then take down the path and finally the key you want to retrieve a value for.
Hope it helps.
PS And yes before you ask, with a little bit of tweaking you an alter the registry, so be careful !!! (This code should only read)
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*late breaking news*....
Declare Function GetSystemMetrics32 Lib "user32" Alias "GetSystemMetrics" (ByVal nIndex As Long) As Long
Function DisplayVideoResolution() As String
DisplayVideoResolution = GetSystemMetrics32(0) & " x " & GetSystemMetrics32(1)
End Function
Sub what_size()
MsgBox DisplayVideoResolution
End Sub
How to get screen res....
Thats a better solution..
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Thanks Ken, nice solution this last one....
In the meantime, I also found this one.
Unfortunately, this function did not give me all that I want.
Yes, I can get the resolution with htis one but not the System Font Size.
As you probably know : if you design a form with Small Fonts, and set all the controls nicely aligned etc. it looks as you want it
When you change to Large Fonts and reboot your PC, your nicely looking form is not so nice any more.
Therefore, i need to get the Font Size so that I can remodel my form on loading, depending on the current settings for the System Font Size.
So if you find a function to retrieve that font size, please let me know!


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Jets need to give Geno Smith another shot
BALTIMORE - Like all coaches of flailing quarterbacks -- especially ones with no significant NFL resume -- Rex Ryan knows his postgame comments will be parsed for any hint of what he might be thinking.
Sure enough, no fan or reporter listening Sunday could help noticing that unlike the Sunday before, Ryan did not confirm that Geno Smith will start when the Jets play next. He also did not say Smith won't.
"I'm not going to talk about one individual," Ryan said after a 19-3 loss to the Ravens in which Smith continued a run of poor play, now one touchdown pass and 10 interceptions in six games. "That's not where I'm at tonight."
That left the rest of us to assess where we are at as observers and . . . well, no wonder Ryan clammed up. This is a tough one.
The Jets are in a no-win situation of their own making, with a young veteran in Mark Sanchez who long ago was lost to an unnecessary preseason injury, an undrafted backup in Matt Simms who is known more for his last name than his long-term pro prospects, and 35-year-old David Garrard, who hasn't played since 2010.
It is not clear whether Ryan considers Simms a serious alternative, but Smith has been so bad lately that callers to sports talk radio have every right to nominate him to start against the Dolphins next Sunday.
But because Newsday actually pays me to have a vote -- even though it counts as much as yours does -- it says here that Smith should get at least one more shot, particularly with winnable home games against Miami and Oakland ahead and the postseason still in play.
Remember, as if you could forget after all this repetition: The season largely is about assessing what the Jets have in their young players.
For a while, all seemed well. But since that rousing victory in Atlanta on Oct. 7, Smith has struggled so badly that it would take a stunning late-season turnaround for the Jets to enter the offseason thinking they are set at the position.
If that doesn't happen, so be it. It looks to be a strong quarterback draft in 2014. But there are only two reasons to bench Smith at this stage.
The first is if the Jets consider Simms, who played sparingly at the major college level and went undrafted last year, is a potential quarterback of the future and want to see what he can do. That is a long shot.
The second is that Smith would benefit from a timeout of sorts to collect his thoughts -- a strategy that has worked for some future stars in the past.
Absent that, why not keep trotting him out and hope for the best no matter how bleak things seem right now?
As for Smith, he was his usual stoic self after a 9-for-22, 127-yard, two-interception debacle. He dismissed the notions that he was sabotaged by dropped passes, poor protection or cold, windy conditions.
"You can say a number of things; I just haven't played well," he said.
Is he concerned about the inevitable calls for him to be replaced? "No," he said. "Two losses and that's this league, man, everyone wants to put a new quarterback in. I understand that. But I'm not worried about anything other than trying to get better as a player.
"I'm not going to sit here and say my job is 100 percent secure, because every single guy in this locker room has to prove himself daily and that's the way we work around here."
Does he still think he is the best man to lead the Jets to the playoffs? "I know I am," he said.
So far, teammates are sticking by him -- publicly, at least. When asked about his confidence in Smith, Santonio Holmes said, "My confidence level in Geno? That he's going to continue being our starter and he's going to get better each and every week and he's going to lead us where we need to be, sooner or later."
Soon it will be too late.


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Unemployment Insurance Common Questions
What should I do in case if I am not eligible for Monetary Benefit?
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What is an Alternate Base Period and how is it calculated?
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What details do I need to have before filing the claim?
Before filing the claim you need to be ready with the following details:
- Your name, social security number, addresses and telephone number.
- In case if you are filing a claim for dependents, then you need to have their names, birth dates and social security numbers.
- Complete payroll address and reason for separation from all the employers you worked for the last 18 months before filing the claim.
How do I file for Unemployment Insurance?
You can file for Unemployment Benefits in two ways:
- You can file the claim through the Internet where you can just log on to your State's Unemployment Insurance home page, fill up the details and process it.
- You can also file the Insurance claim via telephone using the numbers provided on the State's Unemployment Insurance Home Page.
When should I file the claim and what are the per-requisites?
In case you are unemployed, you need to file your claim as soon as possible. Your claiming eligibility benefits begins the week in which you file your claim. Remember if you file your claim between Sundays to Wednesday, your claim will be effective the week you filed. But in case if you file the claim between Thursdays to Saturday then your claim will be effective in the following week.
Eligibility criteria for unemployment insurance benefit:
- You must be unemployed through no faults of yours.
- You should be efficient and available to work.
- You should be actively searching for full time work unless defined by Unemployment Insurance as a part time worker.
- You should be willing to accept a job for which you are qualified.
How much can I expect from unemployment benefits?
A. Benefits are solely based on the wages earned prior to you loosing your job. Amount is calculated by dividing the average of your wages in the 2 highest quarters of your base period by 22. The maximum weekly benefit you can receive is $400.00. In addition $10 will be paid per dependent per week. Unemployment benefits varies from State to State.
How can I know about the monetary eligibility?
Generally you will receive a form from your State Unemployment concerning your eligibility called Determination of Monetary Eligibility which includes the details of all the employer for whom you worked for, your social security number during base period wages, weekly benefit amount and also your monetary eligibility.
The methods used to determine monetary eligibility vary from state to state and are stated below:
- Multiple of High-Quarter Wages
- Multiple of Weekly Benefit Amount
- Flat Qualifying Amount
- Weeks/Hours of Employment
What should I do in case I am not monetarily eligible for Benefits?
If you are not eligible for any unemployment insurance based on the standard base period explained above, then the form will contain instructions on how to apply for the alternate base period. You will need to contact the agency within 15 days as explained in the preceding paragraph and continue to file claims in a timely fashion and request for the payment.
What is benefit year and how long will it be active?
If you have qualified for the benefits, then your benefit year starts up. Benefit year will be for the period of one year or fifty-two weeks. It is calculated as the period beginning with Sunday of the first week in which you file your new claim. For instance, if you have filed your new claim on Friday then your benefit year would start the preceding Sunday and would be considered as effective date of your benefit year and it will be active for the period of exactly one year. During a benefit year you may receive up to 26 times your weekly benefit amount under normal circumstances.
How to renew the benefit year claims and is it possible to apply for another benefit year before completing the prior one?
You may not start another benefit year until the first one is completed. However, if you have also worked in another state during your base period and have received all your benefits in your benefit year, you may file against the other state in which you worked and you may be eligible for benefits from that state. You may also check with the Claimant Information Service for more details.
At the end of your benefit year, you may be eligible to establish a new benefit year with the extension of unemployment benefits, if you have been employed during the current benefit year and earned at least 10 times the weekly benefit amount for which you would be eligible during the new benefit year. Call the Claimant Information Service for further information on establishing a new benefit year.
What is Unemployment Insurance and who is eligible for it?
A. Unemployment Insurance in short is termed as UI and is the temporary income for
Eligible workers, Who have lost their jobs through no fault of theirs.
In order to qualify for unemployment benefits, you have to be ready, willing, available, and able to work. Based on your state there may be eligibility requirements for unemployment coverage including having worked for a definite period of time. The Job Service may need job seekers to apply for jobs, submit resumes, and turn down a position if it meets certain standards.
Eligibility for benefits is determined by the following factors:
- Must be monetary eligible
- Past earnings activity (labor force attachment)
- Conditions of job separation
- Be totally or partially unemployed
- If you are identified as likely to tire out unemployment benefits and are registered in the worker profiling and reemployment services program, you have to fully participate in all assessment interviews, orientation, and referred reemployment services.
What are the basic criteria for Monetary and Non-Monetary Eligibility of unemployment benefits?
Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits:
Unemployment Insurance is the compensation amount projected to pay as a momentary or temporary economical assistance. It is the total sum of the monetary and non-monetary amount which is offered to an employee by his or her employer in return for work performed.
Monetary Payments
Monetary payments include the compensation of the expenditure costs like bonus, recognition rewards and checks, overtime payment and checks including profit sharing.
Non-Monetary Payments
Compensation paid as non-monetary benefit includes the advantage payment such as providing company paid housing or car for the company's employee.
How long may I receive benefits?
The number of weeks for which you receive benefits is determined at the beginning of your benefit period. This amount depends on your individual earnings and is limited to a maximum of 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits. You may also qualify for up to 20 additional weeks of benefits under a temporary Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Benefit program. Additional benefits may also be available under Special Programs.
Covered employment is the job carried out for employers who are qualified to unemployment compensation law. Covered employment from other states may also be used under certain conditions.
The base period is the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters immediately proceeding the first day of your benefit year. The last four completed quarters will be used if you are not eligible using the regular base period quarters.
What are the features of Disability Insurance?
Disability Insurance is the type of insurance that can be claimed under conditions like mental or physical illness or injury which avoids you to work and makes you jobless. In other words, it is offered by the employers if an individual cannot work due to mental or physical injury. If you are away from your customary work due to illness, non-industrial injury, pregnancy or family concerned situations then you may expect for the partial income to be paid.
What is Extended Benefits and when does this program start or come to consideration?
Extended Benefits is the addition benefit claims that becomes effective during the period of high unemployment rate in particular state. Extended Benefits is paid just after an individual has exhausted his/her benefits on their regular claim of last tier and Emergency Unemployment Compensation.
What is an Alternate Base Period and how is it calculated?
If you fail to claim the benefits under regular Base period then you are permitted to apply for Alternate Base Period considering the updated system for tracking on the latest income. This program expects the workers to fulfill same overall earning requirements.
If you knowingly receive benefits based on false information that you purposely provided when you registered your claim, you are committing unemployment fraud. Anyone who commits unemployment insurance fraud is liable to be punished by law and could even face a variety of serious penalties and consequences. Unemployment fraud can also include telling a white lie to extend their benefits or it can also include the fake policies being sold.
My company is closing the store I work at. The only opening they are offering me is 73 miles from my current location. I do not want to commute that far to work. I loose money. Can I turn down the offer due to the distance and then collect unemployment? Thanks for your help in this matter. Mark
Is it true that u can collect unemployment if you decide to leave the business after a year of employment (Nebraska)?
can I collect unemployment if I get laid off and receive severance pay. I live in NJ
Hi, I just recently found out my work is shutting down for a month coming soon, leaving me temporarily out of work. Would I qualify for unemployment even though I technically still have a job waiting for me after the end of the month?
Can you claim benefits if you take a voluntary laid off from your employer,due to a reduction in work.
If I have forgotten my PIN number, how do I reset it?
We have a family owned business in Minnesota that is not required to have unemployment insurance for family members, all of whom are partners. There is a significant change taking place and some of these family members will now be at will employees instead of partners; does the business now have to cover these individuals with unemployment insurance?
i work for a resort in CA. I am in the Banquet Department and while I am considered full time I don't work everyday. We are all scheduled according to seniority with having 1-5 shifts per week. Had had no shifts this week and none next. Am I eligible 4 benefits?
The state I'm in is Alabama . I was laid off from my job on June 30th. I filled out application for UC immediately after assignment ended. The same job called for me to come work one day August 3rd. Will I be disqualified for working on this day. I worked 8 hours. I agreed because I figured I would get penalized for refusing to work. So right now I'm restless in Alabama. Besides I have yet to receive any UC from June 30th.
I was in the hospital for Saturday and Sunday during my unemployment period. I had to certify and they penalized me a week for the time I was in the hospital so I won't get a check for two weeks. I don't have anything to live on and wonder why I am losing a week for that two days I was in the hospital.
I work for a State agency and have been under a physician's care since Feb. 18th. I was told my FMLA ran out in March, and I had abused my leave in May while I was under a physician's care. I had lower back surgery the first of May due to a ruptured disc that caused nerve damage, and my Dr. provided my supervisor with FMLA papers stating I would not be released to go back to work until June 29th before I had my surgery. I was granted 3 months leave without pay until July 26. I am resigning my position due to Dr recommendation. Am I eligible for unemployment?
Employed in IL 8 months, hired to be supporting 1 account. Company is now taking me off 1 account and having me support multiple accounts which is not what I applied for and was hired to do. If I quit because of the companies 'switch', can I collect UE in IL?
my mother is on unemployment and will soon be receiving a pension from Kansas Personnel Retirement System. Will this keep her from receiving unemployment benefits?
So I applied for unemployment in late Jan.and have been receiving till this week instead of the 2week I only got 1 week what happened??
I was working at a car dealership for over a year. I quit that job to start a new one I worked there for 2 weeks and came down with pneumonia and missed 3 days I asked if I could come back to work and she said she would let me know the next day. The next day she called and she said my position is no longer needed. I live in Oklahoma and have a 5 month old daughter and im actively looking for a job. Do you think I would qualify?
HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO BE EMPLOYED TO BE eligible FOR UNEPLOYMENT
My husband is active duty military and being transferred to Fl, we now live in Va. Am I eligible for unemployment benefits because I have to quit my job and do I file thru Fl or Va.?
My daughter works for a mental health agency in Mass, My question is can she file for 12 weeks of unemployment for maternity leave her job doesn't pay for maternity leave and once she has the baby she will have no income.
just recieved new debit card have not drew unemployment for nearly 3 years whatshould i do with the new card??
after 25 years my mom who works as a nursery for a nj college was told she they needed to cut one million from budget. all supervisors 55yrs or older and had worked 10 yrs or more could choose to voluntarily early retire with 3 woks severance and $500 for each year worked or face a lay off. if she takes the vol early retire package can she collect unemployment? she would be looking for a new job as she is not ready to retire. she only has a short time 2wks
to answer as packages are funded by only so much money and first come first served to be paid.
I have a quick question. I was recently laid off and need to file unemployement. I also teach yoga on the side (one of the classes is on the weekend) – only 4 hours a week and do not make more than $50 or so a month. I want to be compliant while completing the application and it asks if I have any other employment. Would this side project impact me? It is not done for profit as any little income returns to purchase items for the class. thank you kindly.
My daughter is working for a gymnastic center that seems to be doing very poorly due to management. Management recently let an employee go however when this employee applied for unemployment she was told that no unemployment had been paid by this individual. I thought all business had to pay for unemployment benefits. This company also is not taking state taxes out on my daughter. What is her recourse?
Need help that my benefit card how do I get a deposit on there how do I claim my weeks and it's only been awake since I started this whole unemployment
I was in the National Guard and my day job was as a Federal Technician. The National Guard retired me because I turned age 60 which is mandatory. I was terminated from my Federal Technician job involuntarily. My position was in Boise.
Can I file in Washington State even though I still live in Boise?
If I am enrolled in online classes for school will I qualify for unemployment? These are classes I can take at night, as they are online classes & I was taking these while working full-time. How do I answer question when filing online for unemployment of are you attending school or have an enrollment date within 30 days? As I said, these classes are online & will not affect my ability to search for work or take a new job.
why can I not file for my waiting week 2 weeks in a row. online says I did the telephone service says I havent
When are the w2's mailed out for 2013
I have a questionI applied for unemployment benefits and litterly got a job 2 days later how do I stop my claim I haven't heard if i even got accepted dont want to commit fraud
Can you receive back pay from unemployment if you should not have been denied unemployment benefits.
I filed last week for unemployment benefits and received my benefit package, but never received my unemployment debt card. Do I need to contact someone about this? every time I call the contact number I never seem to get a person and I get disconnected. How do I fix this?
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My son has been looking for work with no luck. He has signed up for unemployment benefits. In the meantime he has decided to go to college. Does he still qualify for benefits? He needs help. College is not cheap?
I am a college student and have only been working since June of this year
if i'm laid off can I draw unemployment. I will have earned enough money
but I don't understand about base periods
If I have to quit my job because I just ha a baby a month ago and don't have child care can I still get unemployment?
My first benefit check for one week was received on 8/9/13, does that mean my 1 year of benefits will end on 8/9/2014?
Thank you.
I have called numerous location and there same to be no system in place for identity theft. who do I call or get in contact when my information be stolen.
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We are moving from NC to SC and I want to know what I need to do to continue receiving my unemployment benefits when I move.
What steps should I take to insure this is handled properly.
I am going to be having surgery and I was told that being off for the 6-8 weeks with no pay I could collect temporary unemployment for this period of time. Is there any truth to this
I have been waiting in my card for 3 weeks how long does it take to get your card in and how can you see where it is. Also if you have been claiming your weekly benefits and still have nut received your card do you still get the amounts you claimed or what happens?
I filed for benefits on 6/28/13 was approved for benefits its been 8wks and one day have not receved any payments yet tried to reach you by phone never can get thru I live 490 miles away if would also impossible to drive up to you please let me know what the problem is if it is something I can do thankyou jams m smith jr
My last day of work was 5/19/2013 but I was fired on 7/29/2013. I filed for Unemployment on 7/30/2013. I just received my decision by mail saying my benefits were denied from 5/19/2013-8/3/2013 because I was unable to work….What does that mean?
If you are unable to work, you are ineligible for unemployment. Perhaps you were out due to illness or accident? Family emergency… Something that prevented you from working anywhere. If you filed 7/30/13, your claim year could have begun 7/28/13. So I am not sure if it is an error or if there was a reason they did not do so – vacation days? Still unable to work? Did they give you a date to begin filing claims for benefits? If so, it would appear they are starting your benefit year 8/4/13, the benefit year always begins on a Sunday.
If you were out on a disciplinary leave, when was it schedule to end? That could explain the 8/3/13 date even though you were fired 7/29/13.
Never hesitate to call the local unemployment office with questions.
Thanks for your reply! My benefit year is from 7/27/13 – 2014.. I wasn't trying to receive retro pay that's why I waited til I was fired until I filed..However since I was denied from 5/19- 8/3 does that mean I need to file another claim or will all new certifications be counted! Thanks again
Oh and sorry..I was on sick leave using FMLA and the dr said I was able to return 2 work on 8/3…
i have applied a while ago and never heard anything. can you reply so i know whats going on
Im trying to ask what grounds do I have to fileunempolyment benifits. I was currently working with my boss who carry a concealed weapon that was loaded at all times. And I am a convicted felon. I am located in Florida. I have been employed there for 5 months.
I live in IL and work in Missouri. The company will be closing in a month. In which state will I claim unemployment or do I have an option?? Also in MO do you get any additional pay if you have dependant children?
You can file your claim in Missouri.
Can you file for unemployment in the state of Florida if you are fired and you are 71 years old? My Mother is working full time and feels like she is getting ready to be fired. We are scared that her age will disqualify her?
Hi Michelle,
If your mother is fired for no work related fault or any error from her side, she is mostly eligible for unemployment compensation. It is required to be able and available to work and she will also be asked to look for jobs each week.
I am working at a full time grant funded position. The grant will end soon. Will I be eligible for unemployment even if it was a short termed grant.
I have been working for 6 months for a temp. agency. This position is ending after being here for 6 mos. Whould I still be able to file for unemployment until they find me another job. I would still be lookin myself.
Thanks you
I was fired from my job and started getting unemployment I found a new job a few weeks later and unemployment made me pay it back but I don't get 40hrs a weeklike I did at my last job can I still get unemployment
I am retired from the military and currently working at a home improvement store. Due to medical reasons I may end up quitting as the accomodations work is trying to provide aren't making things tolerable enough. Would my military pension keep me from getting unemployment or would it just reduce how much I'd get?
what is the time schedule to place claims on line for payment. is it from 8 to 5pm or no time limit like you do when filing by phone.
I got my card for unemployment I've already been eligible and I'm not receiving payments but I don't know how to make a claim or how do I claim my weeks and when do I get first payment
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2016 MHSAA Football Playoffs
Friday, 10/28 @ 7:00pm at Benton Harbor
South Christian vs. Benton Harbor
Pre-sale tickets for Friday's MHSAA Pre-District Playoff game vs. Benton Harbor are now on sale in the SCHS Main Office
- Admission is $5.00 per person (Including students).
- No passes will be accepted.
- Avoid the line on Friday night – grab your tickets in advance!
- Tickets will be available for purchase during the following times at the SCHS Main Office:
- Wednesday – 12 – 4pm
- Thursday – 8am – 4pm
- Friday – 8am – 12pm
- Driving Directions to Benton Harbor High School
- Exit 33 from I-94 West to downtown BH
- Continue on E. Main for 3.1 miles
- At traffic circle, continue on E. Main St.
- Turn left onto 8th
- 8th becomes Colfax Ave.
- SPECTATORS continue to traffic light at Empire St. and turn right to Stadium parking lot.
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Riddick (releasing in Asia, Europe and North America):
Here is the science fiction film of the week! This film, directed by David Twohy, tells the story of Riddick (Vin Diesel) who is left dead on a damaged planet has to face some terrible predators. He requires the help of two ships. One carries a new specie whilst the other brings someone that Riddick knows too well. Go have a look at the trailer of this future blockbuster.
La Grande Bellezza (releasing in Ireland and United Kingdom) :
If you want some comedy, you should watch La Grande Bellezza. Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, this Italian film follows an old writer who remembers his fascinating youth. And, throughout his memories, we can see the evolution of Rome. The trailer can be found here.
Ain't Them Bodies Saints (releasing in Ireland and United Kingdom):
Tempted by a film reuniting Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck? Ain't Them Bodies Saints, directed by David Lowery, is made for you. Bob Muldoon (Affleck) is an outlaw who just managed to escape prison in order to see his wife and finally meet his daughter. Do not hesitate to watch the trailer.
La vie d'Adèle (releasing in Canada):
La vie d'Adèle, directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, received, in 2013 the Golden Palm in Cannes film festival. This French film focuses on a lesbian couple: how everything began and how this love will end. You can find the trailer of this must-watch here.
The Butler (releasing in the United States):
The Butler, directed by Lee Daniels, tells the story of Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) who has been a butler for eight presidents of the United States. His life starts changing thanks to the civil rights movement, the Vietnam war protests and other significant events in the country. Go watch the trailer!
Ilo Ilo (releasing in France):
Ilo Ilo is a Singaporian film directed by Anthony Chen. This film, taking place in the 90s, throws light on the friendship between Teresa (Angeli Bayani), the maid and the boy, Jiale (Koh Jia Ler). But this relationship does not please the mother who will her best to separate them. Check the trailer out.
Another One Opens (releasing in Austria):
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Chelsea push up price for Ronaldo
SPORTING LISBON were last night laughing all the way to the bank as the Roman Abramovich financial revolution left Manchester United with little option but to pay twice the initial asking price to secure Cristiano Ronaldo, Sporting's 18-year-old forward, for £12.24 million.
United, who also yesterday completed the £5.93 million purchase of Kleberson, the Brazil midfield player, from Atlético Paranaense on a five-year deal, had expected to clinch Ronaldo's signature for about £6.6 million after agreeing a first option on the player as part of a partnership deal arranged between the two clubs earlier this year.
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Loans / Lease :: Congress Debt Talks Fall Short Again
With all the bad publicity for car title loans, why would someone use them? Broken down inside simplest format, a motor vehicle title loan is immediate access to cash. Many folks would point out that they would "never" have used them, but until you are waiting for the crossroads of needing short term, it's hard to say one way or another.
The simple interest formula will be the base formula for many interest calculations employed in finance. Interest is calculated dependant on three sets of data: Principal, Rate, and Time. Principal will be the amount borrowed, the rate may be the percentage of the amount you borrow that is due, and time could be the length of time interest is accrued. Putting it all together the straightforward interest formula is:
Look For State Licenses And Approval: State laws set the limit on penalty charges; loan amounts and requirements; collection methods; debt ceiling, plus more. These are available to protect consumers like you from opportunistic lenders. Only lenders who adhere to these mandated limits and can get state licenses.
When people finds emergency funding for buying a vehicle they might try for car title loans however they must be sure they will be able to pay back the money inside scheduled tenure that is generally very short in case of car title loans.


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We're giving away more Lonely Planet books!
It's been a while since we've had a giveaway on the blog. Let's fix that today, shall we?
Our friends at Raincoast Books have given us a few more Lonely Planet books to give away to our readers. There are 3 new titles up for grabs – How to Survive Anything, The Big Trip, and Travel with Children.
We've received a copy of each of these books already and can say with confidence that you're going to love these new books. You can get pretty much any book online these days, but I still love to crack open a brand new printed book and flip through the pages. And we love reading new Lonely Planet books!
How can you win these Lonely Planet books?
We've made this giveaway super easy for you to enter.
All you have to do is head over to our Facebook page and leave a comment under the photo of the book you want to win (and 'like' the photo too). There are 7 books available – Here's the link to the photo album.
Yes, you can leave a comment under each photo, which essentially gives you 7 entries. Yes, you can win more than one book if you're randomly selected multiple times.
Don't have Facebook? No problem. Just leave a comment below with the title you want and you're automatically entered (chose from the 3 photos in this post).
A few things about the giveaway:
- Giveaway ends on Sunday, August 16 at 12:00 PM PDT.
- Giveaway is only open to Canadian residents.
- Winners will be randomly selected. There will be 3 winners.
- Winners will be notified via Facebook. At that time, we will require your address to ship the book(s) to you.
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Catering to Lexus shoppers in Van Nuys, Glendale, Woodland Hills, and the greater Los Angeles, CA area, Keyes Lexus proudly offers one of Southern California's best selections of new, pre-owned, and certified pre-owned Lexus vehicles. If you're a Santa Monica, CA family seeking a new luxury SUV, we have great choices like the Lexus GX 460 and the Lexus NX 200t. And for sedan shoppers, our extensive selection includes the Lexus ES 350, Lexus IS 300, and Lexus GS 200t. For more information and a test drive, visit our 5905 Van Nuys Blvd Lexus dealership in Van Nuys, CA.
If you're planning on staying in the Los Angeles, CA area this winter, our warm climate means you don't need to worry much about winterizing your vehicle. However, if you plan on driving to see family in colder climates, or have a ski trip planned to one of several nearby resorts, there are some things you'll want to keep in mind to ensure your Lexus vehicle remains in tip-top shape. Keeping your gas tank at least half-full is always a good idea, as this will help your car run better in cold weather. You'll also want to ensure your tires are properly inflated, and it's a good idea to keep your washer fluid full.
Los Angeles Lexus car shoppers can trust our well-informed Van Nuys, CA Lexus dealers to not only help find the perfect Lexus vehicle, but also provide any useful winterizing tips!
For Lexus customers planning extended stays in areas where winters are much harsher than those inherent to Glendale, CA, our Lexus dealers can help you winterize your vehicle so that it continues delivering solid performance, no matter the temperature, weather, or road conditions. One thing we can do is install winter tires, which have higher resistance to cold temps and provide better traction than standard and even all-weather tires. Winter wipers are another item you can consider installing, as these come with rubber that prevents the blades from getting caked with ice. You should also plan on visiting our Van Nuys, CA Lexus dealership for a "winter service prep", which could include a variety of things: belt/hose inspection, battery check (and potential replacement), and spark plug/wires/cables check. We'll also check your heating system, confirm that you have enough antifreeze, and make sure your tires are properly inflated.
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Even though vehicle winterization isn't as important in Southern California as it is in other parts of the country, if you're planning on purchasing a 2016 Lexus car near Beverly Hills, CA and driving it to the Midwest or Northeast this winter, you'll want to bear in mind the tips discussed above. Well-inflated tires, plenty of wiper fluid and antifreeze, and keeping your gas tank at least half-full are keys to an enjoyable winter driving experience – and if you'd like to take things a step further and have our Van Nuys, CA Lexus dealers assist you in winterizing your Lexus vehicle, feel free to contact us online or stop by our showroom.
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Deepika gets homely with 'Chennai Express' team
The 27-year-old recently tweeted from Wai, about 160 km from here, "Home away from home..."
She also posted a picture of people on the sets of "Chennai Express". In the image, Deepika is seen enjoying a hearty lunch with the team.
In director Rohit Shetty's "Chennai Express", the actress is sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan and the film is scheduled for an Eid release.
Apart from the film, Deepika will also be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Ram Leela", Dharma Productions' "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani", in which she has teamed up with ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, and "Kochadaiyaan" with southern superstar Rajinikanth.


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If you're a person with eyes who uses them to read books and watch movies (and stare lovingly at ridiculously handsome celebrities and tempting beach vacation shots), then it's a fair bet that you've heard about The Lucky One in recent weeks. The Nicholas-Sparks-novel-turned-Hollywood-feature-film has all the makings of our new favorite movie: romantic twists and turns, suspenseful storytelling, and of course, Zac Efron in all of his stoic, chiseled, scruffy glory.
Nicholas Sparks's 14th book, The Lucky One (read an excerpt on Figment now for a limited time) tells the story of Logan Thibault, an ex-Marine who, after finding the photo of an unknown woman while on tour in Iraq, embarks on a quest of epic proportions in order to find her. Inspired by his journey we asked you to write a story in which a character commences a quest of his or her own.
Though the entry period has now closed, there's still plenty of time to vote for your favorite submissions. If you like a story and think the author deserves some major swag (oh, and there is swag to be had–books and posters signed by Nicholas Sparks and the Zef himself!), make sure you get your hearts in no later than 6p.m. ET on May 5, 2012.


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Jackpot soars to $640M
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Mega Millions fever gripped the Bay State and swept through the nation last night as ticket holders frantically checked their lottery numbers for the promise of an astonishing jackpot payday of $640 million — the largest ever.
The winning Mega Millions numbers are 2-4-23-38-46 (23).
Throughout the day and into the night, lines of customers snaked out convenience store doors as lottery machines struggled to keep up with demand ahead of the 11 p.m. drawing.
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Trainer Richard Schosberg's Attila's Storm begins the long and arduous path to the 2006 Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) at Churchill Downs with Monday's seven-furlong Malibu Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park."It's a grade I, it's for straight 3-year-olds and he's a top sprinter," the New York-based Schosberg said in explaining why he ventured in from the East Coast to run. "He's one of the top sprinters around and Mr. Schwartz (part owner Barry Schwartz) has horses here in California and the horse has been here before. He started his career at Santa Anita so we didn't think he'd have trouble adapting."
Attila's Storm, a Kentucky-bred son of Forest Wildcat, was third in a maiden allowance race on opening day at Santa Anita last year, then was second in a similar race on Jan. 15 only to be disqualified to sixth for bearing in near the three-eighths pole. He pressed the pace at 45-1 in the TVG Breeders' Cup Sprint on Oct. 29 at Belmont Park before fading to fourth. Attila's Storm has a 4-1-1 record from nine starts, with earnings of $220,628.
"It looked like a good plan to come here," said Schosberg, a native of White Plains, N.Y., who turned 44 on Monday. "So far everything's worked out well. He's been here for a couple weeks under the care of Eduardo Inda and he's done a great job with him. The horse has handled the track well in his works. He's never a real spectacular workhorse; he never was but he shows up in the afternoon. He does what he has to in the morning."
With Schosberg on hand, Attila's Storm worked four furlongs Tuesday in a leisurely :50 flat. The trainer returned to frigid New York after the drill but plans to be at Santa Anita for the Malibu.
"He went an easy half," Inda said. "Richard wanted :48 and change but said if he goes slow, that's OK."
No matter how he fares in the Malibu, Schosberg does not plan to run in the second leg of the Strub series, the 1 1/16-mile San Fernando Breeders' Cup Stakes (gr. II) on Jan. 14.
"We'll try to win the Breeders' Cup Sprint next year," Schosberg said. "I think we have a horse that has a chance to redeem himself off of this year's fourth-place finish. So we're going to stick to the shorter distances."Probable for the 54th running of Malibu for 3-year-old foals of 2002: Actxecutive, no rider; Attila's Storm, Pat Valenzuela; Diligent Prospect, Jon Court; Fusaichi Rock Star, Shinji Fujita; Greeley's Galaxy, Kent Desormeaux; Lumbre, no rider; Ninety Fine, Javier Santiago; Osidy, Alex Solis; Seattles Best Joe, no rider; Shamoan, Jose Valdivia Jr.; Thor's Echo, Victor Espinoza; Ulistnintome, no rider; Unbridled Energy, no rider; and Wilko, Corey Nakatani.
Shamoan worked five furlongs Wednesday in :59 flat for Eoin Harty, while Fusaichi Rock Star went six furlongs in a bullet 1:11 4/5 for Bob Baffert.


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"Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
This may be a little bit of a rant...
I was either in September or August DDC, maybe another, I'll blame not remembering on pregnancy brain. There was a lady that had pre-e, and she had to be hospitalized. Ended up giving birth very early. She was full of medications to try and help her condition, and she had a failed epidural. Baby came out, and she felt the pain. But unless I read it wrong, she did not have a "natural birth" because she had to be on medication for pre-e and induction.
That makes me really mad. I had 3 failed epidurals with my second, and I felt everything. It hurt so much! My doctor fisted my newly stitched vagina. It hurt to pee for a week cause even that ripped. The only thing I could take away from the horrible experience of pushing that child out was that I had one of those natural childbirths that all those crazy women actually want. I had a tiny bit of womanly honor there. I felt the pain, and I rocked childbirth. Literally, like a heavy metal band's "singing."
But now it's not "natural." :mad: As far as I'm concerned, if you feel the pain, you are a natural childbirth mama. If your cesarean starts to hurt in the middle of it, f*ck it, that's natural, too. When did natural go from delivering vaginally to having to meet a list of qualifications?
Did you get medications during labor?
Failed pain management?
Induced to save your life but still feel that baby ripping apart your hoohoo?
I mean, honestly! Why do women make things so difficult on each other? You don't get to be in the elite unless you are pushing that baby out in the middle of a lake or bathtub or stream or something. And then you still aren't unless you're out in the fields the next day! BTW, I think that's a lie. I am willing to bet women in those fields get a few days off.
There's probably more to it, but I am full of too much pregnancy rage to read further.
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
Natural childbirth is another term for vaginal delivery, afaict.
Whether you get pain meds is another matter entirely. If your pain meds wear off while you're delivering; guess what? You didn't have pain meds! Amazing how simple this is.
My mom had an extra-strength tylenol and then squeezed out her two kids with no interventions whatsoever. That's pretty natural if you ask me, but then again, any medicine is natural. We evolved to use it. The goal is to survive and make more of you, after all.
My husband and I both have pretty big heads and so did my daughter and the ex I had her with. I'm a puny 5'3". If the way I survive to reproduce again is that I scrape together the resources to pay highly educated professionals to get that child safely out and stitch me up again, then I've won the game just as well as anyone else - the way I see it anyway.
All this BS competition between women for ... whatever the hell - beauty, wealth, vaginal expansion (?!?!) whatever - it's all ridiculous. Someone the other day said it's designed to distract us and keep us from being competitors in the boys club of corporate/professional America. I thought that was an interesting perspective, if a bit cynical - but hey, there may be some truth there.
Anyway, good rant, Spyctre. I'll give my computer screen a high five now.
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
But how do you really feel?
Real talk though, I agree with the women making it harder rage there. I'll even go a step further and say screw the elitist attitude about any aspect of childbirth. If you give birth naturally, kudos, you rock. And if you have an epidural, kudos, you rock too. I thought the goal was to give birth and have a healthy mom and babe. I cannot stand the competitive nature of some people. Made for it or not, it's one of the most physically traumatic things you could go through, regardless of how.
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
Although my decisions are on the extreme side of the childbirth spectrum (attempting a homebirth), they are just that MY DECISIONS. If you want an epi, demural, etc. go for it! The only time I talk out against something is when mama's are trying to get their doctors to induce (for non-medical reasons) early or saying they want a c-section because it would be more convenient or easier (again for non-medical reasons, this does not include repeat c-sections since there is a risk involved in VBACS that some mom's don't feel comfortable taking).
My point is I don't judge people for going to a hospital and having an epi, so I hate it when I am judged for wanting to stay at home and chill in my bathtub lol. It's your experience, do it your way. As long as mom and baby are healthy in the end and you are not making decisions that could risk your babies health for your own selfish reasons then go for it.
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
How do I feel about it? It hurts my feelings! Lol
You read so many things about endorphins and not drugging the baby that it's almost the "best" way to deliver. Since I tried for some intervention and it failed, it's like being told I still wasn't good enough.
My first birth was so bad I ended up with PTSD, but I can't even say I did my best to some people. I was full of meds, full of an epidural that wore off during the pushing, but to some it isn't good enough. Not the "best."
My second was so hard, but I did it. And it doesn't fit the list because my birth doesn't start with me waking up to my water spontaneously breaking. I deserve my crotch victory!
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Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
I agree Arwen. I don't think it's right to judge other women about their birth decisions. My ex made a smart-*** comment to me when I asked for an epi with my third son but never got the meds because the doc turned the pitocin up and he started coming out before the anesthesiologist could finish. He said "does that even count since you did ask for it?" what a dick! I wanted to find out what it felt like w/out an epi and I found out, no matter the details, and it was rough to say the least! so at least now I know, but I wouldn't say it was a glorious, peaceful experience.
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
just officially
PAIN is Highly over rated- more power to anyone who wants it LOL
Now that being said I get c-sections- so I get my pain its just after the fact LOL
so there is no real pain free alternative LOL
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
My first two were born with epidurals that worked, my third was with a failed epidural, 4 & 5 were c-section (twins) and I remember the spinal being the most horrible thing ever, much worse than an epidural. Then I chose to have my sleeping son with zero pain meds, I wanted any and all memories of him that I could possibly get. This time I will either have another c-section (really hoping that's not the case) or I will have a vag delivery possibly with IV pain meds.
We are all different, our bodies all react to pain differently. I don't think anyone should judge anyone else for our choice in how to handle OUR deliveries. IMHO, a natural childbirth only involves the baby being born vaginally. If you choose pain meds, then that is your choice. It doesn't make you less of a woman or a mother... SMH
Some women just love drama and will stir it up at any given opportunity.
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
Natural childbirth is called that because that is what it is. Natural. No interventions, no drugs.
It's not a label made to attack women or make them feel bad any more than the 'label' cesearean section, or 'highly medicalised, or 'lotus' birth for that matter. It is just a description, it's NOT a judgement.
Personally I don't care. I really don't. And I don't understand someone (for example,) a woman who got induced & then an epi getting upset because it doesn't fit the label of 'natural birth.'
Yes it is a 'vaginal' birth, but no, it's not a 'natural birth.'
I feel 'good' about every single one of my births outcome wise because they brought me my children. I've had some totally natural births, some that have had minor intervention, & my last was high intervention & far from natural even though she still came out of my chi chi. Awesome birth. Far from 'natural.'
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
Amen. I don't care if you want to have your baby in your bathtub or in a hospital bed. As long as you and baby are safe, WHO CARES? For me, the birth is pretty secondary when I have a new baby that is hungry, needs to be loved, changed, and who everyone wants to see. Geez.
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
Personally, I strived to go through my whole pregnancy as natural as possible. I wasn't going to take any meds...not drink any coffee, I was going to birth without pain meds and have no inductions..blah blah blah.
When it came down to it, I ended up with hydronephrosis during my pregnancy. That meant that 3 times, I had to be put under anesthetic and have surgery while pregnant. I had to be shot up with morphine.. ...so there went my pure, healthy, untainted pregnancy.
Then, due to the stress of those medical issues, my daughter was IUGR. I had to be induced a little early (which I swore I'd never do)....again, there goes my promise to never get induced.
While labouring, things went so fast that I didn't realize I was progressing so fast and thought there was no way I'd get through...so I had gas, nubain and an epi. lol
The point to my rambling is that I am 100% happy that things went the way they did. I went into pregnancy and labour educated and aware of what each option could bring. I made educated decisions. I would never let anyone else's opinion make me feel bad about what I decided to do. I am to this day, 100% satisfied with my birth experience. I hope that my next can go just as well, especially if I have to experience the same complications again. I feel blessed that my daughter is here and healthy and happy :)
Sure, I will try again to go natural if I am blessed with another pregnancy some day, but I will not dwell on the fact that my original plan with my first birth didn't work out. I don't get mad if people don't consider my labour or birth natural...because it wasn't. I don't feel judged.
Hopefully I didn't over step my boundaries with posting this, but I just wanted to let you know that you should take other people's opinions with a grain of salt. If you're educated and making your own educated decisions, that's what counts!
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
I agree with everyone, and I just wanted to add that labor and delivery isn't the same for everyone. I have a friend that pushed for 10 minutes, no meds..she said it was "easy" then I have friends that used an epi, pushed for hours and still told of their painful stories. Every body is different, and of course the health of the baby and mother is what's most importnant.
But now I'm scared....is it really that painful?!? Ahhhhhh first timer here. And trust me I will ask for meds if needed!! No judgement. :)
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
I'm defiantly not against meds during labor if needed, with my first it was 16 hours long with 2 hours of pushing and a 4th degree tear. I NEEDED meds!! lol Plus I was 10 days over and induced with him! With my daughter though labor went so fast, 4 hours that I didn't need any meds!! I will say I felt better after having her, but I'm not saying I won't get meds this time, each labor may need something different! :)
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
Yeah, I'm over judgey folks. FWIW my goal is natural but I haven't ruled anything out. I would only rule out elective inducing or c-sections for myself because I'd prefer to eat spicy jalapeño poppers, have a lot of sex, and lunge everywhere to get that water to break on its own. Thing is, my mom had to have intervention though she didn't want it because she was in labor forever and they just had to do a c-section to get me out. She told me not to worry about it and things can happen so just be at peace and learn the breathing! Then, like Rosie, I have friends that were like, Oh labor ain't no thang! 3 hours and then pop here comes baby! I hope I'm one of these ladies, but we'll see.
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Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
I totally get where you're coming from. I love the idea of natural birth. I have several girlfriends that use to be doula's, a current friend that is one, and a SIL that wants to become one. I love crunchy granola but sometimes that crowd can be very judgmental.
I have been torn as to have a doula during our birth for this very reason. Due to having such severe asthma & heart palpitations my doctors wants pains meds to be used to try to not set off my lungs during delivery - I dont want to feel like a doula would be sitting there judging me for it. Or if I have to have a c-section with all the issues I've had with this polyp. I have seen woman put their baby at risk because they have pregnancy complications, but come hell or high water by golly they're going to screw modern medicine, even at the risk of their baby. Good for you, but I wont put my life and health at risk, nor that of my baby, just so I can carry a badge of honor saying I had a home birth or a natural birth. And it pisses me off to be judged for this. I've had the natural folks tell me I can control my health issues if I switched to a grain free diet. I've had people private message me on facebook asking if I've tried essential oils. I use to do almost all natural until I started having health issues over a year ago, all the natural crap didnt phase it. Its like asking someone with a broken leg to not walk on it. I'm so over people asking "have you tried this or that?" and giving me looks like I'm awful because I have to do a hospital birth. Or woman saying you're not in touch with yourself if you dont have an orgasm during birth. Eesh, and these same folks say Christians ram their views down their throats - folks what the heck do you think you're doing?? Yeah, raming your "religious" views of birth down my throat.
Re: "Natural Childbirth" just became snobbish to me.
Here's the thing though: the idea of "Natural" being some amazing and beautiful, clearly defined thing is just silliness plain and simple. Who here is qualified to stand in judgement, point at people's birthstories, and proclaim "oh that was natural, and that wasn't, and that wasn't, but that was"?
The fact is every one of us who has access to this internet board also has access to emergency care if our ideal precious so-called natural deliveries go horribly wrong, which happens all the time. I'm not going to stand here and take people down and say it's not natural *enough* to squeeze out a baby in a bathtub in your nice suburban home in a first world country, because you weren't in a dirt-floored hut in rural Brazil, attended by your tribe's elders. That would be a jerk-assed thing for me to do.
It's SIMILARLY jerk-assed to tell someone whose epi wore off that her birth didn't qualify as sufficiently natural. Or - hypothetically - a woman who suffered an injury to her spine such that she never felt a thing but otherwise delivered without intervention. Or a woman who took a tylenol. I mean, seriously, there is such a huge spectrum of ways these things can go and turn out, none among us has the right or authority to stand there with some red tape and tell other women which side of it they stand on.
I'm tired of this birth shame nonsense, and there's no doubt in my mind that it is severely damaging to the women and children who are subjected to the social repercussions of it. When you've done all you bloody can over the course of many days to squeeze a child out of your back end, and the choice you have is either to die and take your child with you or accept some pervasive and permanent sense of failure for how you've survived the experience, society is Doing It Wrong, and this garbage needs to stop now. Describe your birth experience however you want, and take pride in it, and seriously - screw anyone who thinks its their business to tell you what's what. You're alive, and you've reproduced. You've won the game.
And those are my very bright and shiny two cents on the matter. You're welcome. :angry2:
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With my first, I only felt contractions until about 4-5 cm and then the epidural kicked in (after two doses - first did not take) and I could not feel a thing. It was great! I pushed her out in under five minutes!
Second one, I had a lighter epidural at around 5-7 cm, still felt mild contractions and by the time it came to push, I felt EVERYTHING!!! I was not prepared and was really shocked. I pushed her out in under five minutes as well. Then she came out, and I cried from the pain.
With this one, I am getting an epidural and I want the button for more meds in my hand at all times, lol. I don't mind early labor contractors, even though with pitocin they hurt, I kinda like it. Makes me feel like I am really in labor, but once it gets bad, I want to be pain free!
This will be my third induction, third kid, and I am fine with it. Inductions work great for me. I have 6 hour labors, push for less than 5 and the pain for the most part was manageable. I loved both my labors and hope this one is just as good (although a little less painful than the second)! I know things could be totally different this time as each labor and delivery is unique, but I am hoping it will be similar.
Oh and when people act like they are better for doing it without pain meds or for not being induced and going into labor naturally, I just ignore them. It is just them being arrogant and ignorant and whatever.
I think people should have the birth they want and call it a day - after all the most important thing IS that mom and baby make it through delivery okay.
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Seriously none of this will matter after you pass the childbearing years. Unless I am hanging with new moms this subject does not come up. You will be talking about braces and pimples before you know it.
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