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Starting before the sun came up Wednesday morning, Action News 5 had crews across the Mid-South collecting donations during the annual Holiday Food Drive that hit six different locations this year.
As it is every year, it has been the generosity of the Mid-South that makes the drive benefiting the Mid-South Food Bank so successful.
Many charitable and thoughtful people came out to donate, including the little angel pictured above. She stopped by the Walmart on Highway 64 in Bartlett.
Action News 5's own Dave Brown was also at the Bartlett WalMart location. Local eatery Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken gave away free gift certificates for a donation to the Mid-South Food Bank.
Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell stopped by the Memphis Food Bank in Midtown to donate and help out.
"So this is - this time of year - particularly this time of year is just a wonderful time to highlight that generosity, and to let those people who are in need know that they are here to help and do what we can," said Luttrell.
Action News 5 Reporter Jerica Phillips was out in Germantown when Paragon National Bank made a $14,200 money donation.
According to the Mid-South Food Bank, about 21,000 different people receive emergency food assistance in any given week.
Among all client households served by emergency food programs of Mid-South Food Bank, 76% are food insecure.
Naval reserve officers at the Covington Kroger made a huge donation, they were a couple of many who were generous to those in need.
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HELENA - It's official, Montana voters are sending Senator Jon Tester back to the U.S. Senate.
It's been buzzing at the Jon Tester Campaign headquarters in Great Falls for the last 24 hours. Tester gave his acceptance speech Wednesday morning before a crowd of supports, friends and family.
"It's my pleasure on behalf of our entire family. U.S. Senator, Montana farmer, and our dad Jon Tester," Kilikina Schultz said in introducing her father to the crowd.
"I've been waiting for a long time to say this, it is over!" Tester said. "It is an honor to accept your trust in sending a Montana farmer with Montana values back to the U.S. Senate.
"Literally, tens of thousands of TV commercials, radio ads, fliers in the mail, many of them from big corporations who spent millions of dollars trying to buy Montana's votes. This victory is our victory, because it proves that neither corporations nor billionaires can buy the State of Montana and buy elections," Tester stated.
"As Montanans, as neighbors we owe thanks to Congressman Rehberg. He has spent a career in public service. Our priorities may be different but together we can thank him and honor him for a lifetime spent working for Montana," he continued.
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MY male Grosea turned on his back and was spinning something like a cocoon.and was in this position for about 2 hours ..{i was thinking he was going to molt} .when i came back to check on him he was upright again do nothing like he always does ...what does this mean
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its a male and mature......( im guessing he is at least 5 years old) .the last few days he has tore up his home ......burrowing everywhere....even closed off his hide....climbing the walls alot .....but anyways thanks people...but if its a sperm web..do they get on there back to do that
They lay a sperm web and crawl under it to collect the sperm for mating. My MM A.hentzi is always doing this...
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Retired Florida optometrist Bernard Miskiv thought he had a good opportunity when he bought bonds issued by the Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp.The bonds carried an 8 percent coupon -- an attractive return these days. Miskiv thought the deal was a no-brainer even though the bonds for Westchester Plaza, an assisted-living center in the heart of Fort Worth, were unrated. But when he didn't get a payment on his investment in a year, he began asking questions.He found that a $200,000 reserve fund, which was supposed to be set up to pay investors in case of default, was missing.Miskiv said he has contacted members of Congress and the Houston office of the U.S. comptroller of the currency to report the missing fund. "I've heard nothing back so far," he said. "I just want to know -- where the hell's the money?"He'll probably never know.It's the opaque nature of the municipal bond business. The federal government may soon make it more transparent, though.Some in Congress are concerned that conduit issues can flood the bond market and tarnish other unrelated municipal bond issues, undermining investor confidence and making it costlier to borrow. That was a concern of some residents in Southlake, as a developer sought the city's OK for a deal that was to involve conduit bonds.The Securities and Exchange Commission, alarmed by record numbers of municipal bond defaults in the past few years, has conduit bonds in its sights, and the Government Accountability Office is studying whether more disclosures of all municipal bonds are needed.SEC Commissioner Elisse B. Walter is zeroing in on disclosures for conduit bonds, holding field hearings. One will be in Austin next year. "We've long had the same kind of concern, and the commission in the past has recommended treating conduit bonds like corporate bonds ... on the theory that that's what they are," Walter said.The agency could recommend that investors be given access to more timely financial statements that would have to be audited by generally accepted standards. Disclosure documents for conduit offerings would have to be filed with the SEC before bonds are sold, as they are with corporate securities."The opportunity for investor confusion about conduit deals is great," Walter said.Underwriter concernsThe $4 million in unsecured debt issued in 2008 on the Westchester project was sold to some investors like Miskiv as part of a package of unrated, tax-exempt bonds.And some people with relatives who needed nursing care invested in the $43 million of Tarrant County Health Facilities Development Corp. bonds issued a decade earlier for Westchester and related Harvest Communities projects in South Texas.Some critics noted that Westchester's underwriter on the $4 million in unrated bonds, J.P. Turner & Associates of Atlanta, has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars for securities violations, including accusations of selling fictitious securities, hiring unqualified employees, breaching fiduciary duty, committing fraud and misleading investors.Miskiv has been in contact with Turner to try to find out what happened to the reserve fund. Ray DeRobbio, an official with Turner, acknowledged that he was trying to help Miskiv address the issue. He said he could not comment about Turner's previous compliance issues.The underwriter for the Harvest bonds was the now-defunct Schneider Securities, based in Denver. It had also been disciplined for severe securities violations, including misrepresentation of material facts and supervisory failures.The underwriter is supposed to do "due diligence" on the deal -- investigate the potential investment to confirm the material facts. But some cut corners on feasibility studies and other financial evaluations, said Richard Lehmann, who publishes the Distressed Debt Securities Newsletter. The underwriter also buys the bonds for resale to investors.SEC Chairwoman Mary Schapiro has said she would like to prohibit those who resell bonds to investors from acting as financial advisers in the same bond deal. The concern is that the seller who stands to profit from the deal is also responsible for feasibility studies that determine whether it is financially sound.Disclosure of riskRegulators say financial advisers are supposed to make investors aware of the risks, but that isn't assured. For starters, many investors aren't aware that counties, like Tarrant, do volumes of business in junk conduit bonds through their public corporations, as well as in credit-rated bonds that may have undergone more scrutiny.Confusion is rampant even if the fine print is clear on voluminous bond documents or if a financial adviser explains the risk.When disclosure is inadequate, "the chances of someone dropping the ball skyrockets," said Ernesto Lanza, general counsel of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, the federal regulator that oversees the municipal bond market.Because the securities aren't regulated, investors don't always have access to disclosures such as rating changes, financial and cash flow statements, and any pending lawsuit that could jeopardize a project.The government name on the bond also may confuse investors, Lanza said. "You see that public entity attached to it, so it is easy for someone to think the county is going to step up to the plate, and there lies the problem," he said.Walter says the SEC will harp on clarity in disclosures. That means that statements on offerings, up to several hundred pages, would state in clear print and in a conspicuous location the risks to investors. The SEC would also require that investors be given detailed financial information about the borrower.Conflicts of interest are also a concern with other municipal advisers, Walter has said. As another step toward improved oversight, the commission has required that municipal advisers register with the agency.A "municipal adviser" can include a law firm that provides any type of bond market advice to clients, Lanza said. At the same time, a law firm that provides legal advice isn't necessarily a "municipal adviser," he said.That is one definition that regulators will have to crystallize, he said.C. Harold Brown of Brown, Pruitt, Peterson & Wambsganss, issuer's counsel for two of Tarrant County's public corporations, says he's not a "municipal adviser."Minimal oversightAs defaults keep climbing, some congressional leaders have tossed up drastic measures: removing the tax exemption of conduit bonds altogether. Still others talk about limiting the use of the bonds to safer projects.Other proposals would give issuers a greater share of the oversight burden.Current rules require minimal or no oversight by issuers and insulate them from liability.Investors have tried to hold issuers responsible. In one of the nation's biggest conduit bond default cases, Tarrant County Health Facilities Development Corp. was among those sued.The case involved more than $40 million in bonds issued by the corporation for hospitals in Fort Worth, Brownsville and Houston. They included bonds for St. Joseph Gardens, a 176-bed Alzheimer's treatment hospital in Fort Worth. Other authorities issued tens of millions more in bonds for facilities in other states.The Tarrant bonds defaulted within two years. The SEC said the deals were a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors -- many of them families of Alzheimer's patients -- but settled the case for pennies on the dollar.Separately, a class-action lawsuit tried to recover money from Tarrant and other issuers. Claims were that the issuers knew that underwriters were not performing the required due diligence.As Tarrant's issuer's counsel, Brown's firm footed the bill for the case, he said. 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Seventy percent of the 46 million Americans who smoke want to quit. But successful quitting rates are dismal. Smokers usually try to quit several times before permanently kicking the habit, and smokers who don't participate in a smoking cessation program fail 95 percent of the time.
But don't despair. Each year about 1.3 million smokers do quit. Since 1965, more than 40 percent of all adults who have ever smoked have quit. And research shows that with good smoking cessation programs, 20 to 40 percent of participants are able to quit smoking and stay off cigarettes for at least one year. There are a lot of different ways to give up smoking, but research shows you'll have the best chance of quitting if you take the following steps: Take time to prepare yourself mentally; get support and encouragement from people around you or professionals; learn new skills and behaviors to help you cope without cigarettes; get medication and use it correctly; and prepare yourself for difficult situations and setbacks.
Ready to give quitting a go? Here are the answers to the questions you'll need to succeed:
- Why should I quit?
- Why is it so hard?
- I want to quit. What's the first thing I should do?
- Should I taper or quit all at once?
- It's getting close to quit day. What should I do?
- What medicines are available to help me quit?
- How can I get social support while I am quitting?
- What is withdrawal, and how do I quench cravings?
- I quit. How do I avoid a relapse?
- Where can I find out more about quitting smoking?
Why Should I Quit?
There certainly is no shortage of reasons to quit. The evidence against smoking is overwhelming. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that male smokers lose an average of 13.2 years of life and female smokers 14.5 years because of smoking. The habit has been linked to killer diseases such as lung cancer, coronary artery disease, and stroke, not to mention increasing the risk of nuisance illnesses like the flu or pneumonia. Then there's the guilt about secondhand smoke, which causes serious harm to nonsmokers. And there's the fact that smoking is a costly habit. A pack a day will run you about $1,500 a year, and that doesn't include the higher insurance premiums you pay if you're a smoker. However, millions of people have quit smoking, and you can too. Here are some good reasons to quit:
- You will live a longer and better life.
- Quitting will lower your chance of having a heart attack, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, stroke, or cancer.
- The people you live with, especially your children, will be healthier.
- Food will taste and smell better.
- You will have extra money to save or to spend on things other than cigarettes.
- Your home, car, clothing, and breath will smell better.
- You can stop worrying about quitting.
- You will set a good example for your children.
- You will do better in physical activities.
- You will have less wrinkling/aging of skin.
- There is a higher risk of cancer and heart disease for family members.
- Children of smokers are more likely to take up smoking than are children of nonsmokers.
- Children of smokers have an increased risk for asthma, middle-ear disease, respiratory infections, and sudden infant death syndrome.
- Women who smoke have a higher risk for giving birth to low-birth-weight babies.
This section has more information on secondhand smoke.
Why Should I Quit? Secondhand Smoke
Cigarette smoke doesn't affect only people who smoke; it can also cause cancer in the people around them. Smoke in the environment is called secondhand smoke, which is a combination of two types of smoke, sidestream and mainstream. Mainstream smoke is the smoke exhaled by a person who is smoking. Mainstream cigarette smoke is a mixture of over 4,000 chemicals, 40 of which cause cancer in humans. Sidestream smoke is the smoke from the end of a burning cigarette. Sidestream smoke contains all of these same carcinogens.
Many studies have looked at the results of exposure to secondhand smoke. In a report released in 1993, the Environmental Protection Agency concluded that in adults, secondhand smoke is responsible for approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths every year among nonsmoking Americans. Additional reports have concluded that secondhand cigarette smoke causes approximately 53,000 deaths a year from heart disease in nonsmokers.
Why Is It So Hard to Quit?
Quitting is so difficult because of nicotine, which is as addictive as heroin and cocaine. Nicotine exists naturally in tobacco and is carried deep into the lungs when smokers inhale. Once in the lungs, it enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body, causing a variety of changes.
Like caffeine, nicotine is a stimulant. It increases activity in the brain and produces a "kick" or "buzz" caused in part by stimulation of the adrenal glands, which discharge adrenaline. This rush of adrenaline stimulates the body and causes a sudden release of glucose, as well as an increase in blood pressure, respiration, and heart rate. Nicotine also suppresses insulin output from the pancreas, which means that smokers always have elevated blood sugar levels. Nicotine also creates a pleasant feeling by releasing the neurotransmitter dopamine.
However, as the nervous system adapts to nicotine, it develops tolerance, meaning it requires more and more nicotine to attain the buzz. That's why long-term smokers tend to smoke much more than people just starting out. When smokers who have developed a tolerance to nicotine try to cut back or quit, the absence of nicotine leads to withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, irritability, and insomnia.
It is important to realize that withdrawal has both physical and psychological components. Physically, the body reacts to the lack of nicotine, but the psychological effects can be daunting as well. For some people, the feel, smell, and sight of a cigarette and the ritual of obtaining, handling, lighting, and smoking the cigarette are all associated with pleasure and can make withdrawal and cravings even worse. Withdrawal can be very uncomfortable, but hang tight. Symptoms usually peak a few days after quitting and then subside over time. You can read more about withdrawal in "What is withdrawal, and how do I quench cravings?"
I Want to Quit. What's the First Thing I Should Do?
In order to quit successfully, you first need to understand your smoking habits. It is important to think about what feelings, activities, or situations cause you to smoke. Think about the times you like to smoke.
Do you smoke:
- When you get up in the morning?
- After eating?
- While drinking coffee?
- While drinking alcohol?
- When relaxing?
- When you feel stressed?
- When you are with others who smoke?
- When you have strong feelings, like when you feel happy, sad, angry, or depressed?
- When driving or riding in a car?
- If you aren't sure about your smoking habits, it may help to track each cigarette you smoke by writing down why you want to smoke it and how you are feeling at the time. You will probably discover some patterns in your smoking behavior that will be useful when you try to quit. For example, if you realize you usually smoke when you're out drinking, it may be a good idea to avoid bars for a while.
- You can make your own form to keep track of smoking triggers or use the "pack track," to record when you smoke and why. Make copies, and put one in each pack of cigarettes that you smoke.
Set a Quit Date and Decide If You Want to Gradually Cut Down or Quit All at Once
First, set a quit date. It is important to set a date to quit so you can mentally and emotionally prepare for it. Set a date that is not in the middle of an overly stressful period in your life, but don't wait till your life is without any stress, because that day will never come. There is no one way to quit. However, some smokers find it effective to quit "cold turkey," that is, abruptly and totally. They smoke until their quit day and then stop all at once. Another method, called "tapering" involves cutting down on the number of times tobacco is used each day. With this method, you gradually change your smoking pattern to reduce the amount of nicotine in your body until your quit date.
It's Getting Close to Quit Day. What Should I Do?
First, change your environment. Get rid of all cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work. Try to start spending more time with people who you know are supportive of your new lifestyle and will help you. Also, try to start exercising before you quit. Participating in a regular exercise program at least three times a week will help you develop healthful habits and give you something to do to take your mind off smoking. Find something to do with your hands, to get ready for times when you will get the urge to smoke. It may sound silly, but holding a stress ball or eating carrots, pretzels, or some other thin object might help distract you when you're trying to quit.
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Getting Ready for Your Quit Date
- Make your own personal list of reasons why you want to quit smoking. Carry it with you all the time. Read it frequently.
- Circle your quit date on your calendars.
- Write the date on your "pack tracks" or a piece of paper, and put it in every pack of cigarettes that you smoke until your quit date.
- Tell the date to everyone on your support team so they will be ready to help you if you need them.
- Experiment by not smoking during some trigger situations, and plan by thinking about the coping skills you will use. Do this so you will be prepared when you stop smoking completely.
- Plan to reward yourself for your achievement of not smoking. Reward yourself frequently at first. If you need to reward yourself every hour the first day, do it. You deserve it. Some people put the money they would spend on cigarettes in a separate jar and use it for their rewards. Some just like to watch the pile of money grow and then buy something really special. Use your imagination. What do you want? Make up your own list of rewards, and carry that with you, too. Read it often.
- Buy the quit smoking medicines you plan to use. If you will be taking Zyban or Chantix, get a prescription from your doctor and start taking it seven to 10 days before your quit date.
The Day Before Your Quit Date
The night before you quit, pamper yourself. After you have had your last cigarette, make sure that you get rid of any remaining cigarettes. Don't forget to search clothes that haven't been worn recently, handbags, drawers, your car, etc., where old cigarettes may be hidden. Soak them in water, or break them up to make sure that they are unsmokable. Before turning off the light, read your list of reasons for quitting and put it by your bedside. Get a good night's sleep in preparation for quit day, confident in the knowledge that you are ready to begin a new phase of your life tomorrow—one that is a positive and healthful step for the rest of your life.
On Your Quit Day Tips
The first day will be the hardest, but remember it is only 24 hours long. Because this day will be difficult, be good to yourself and ask for support from those around you. Read your list of reasons for quitting, start your nicotine replacement treatment(s) (if that is part of your plan), and think about your coping skills and your support group that will help you through today and in the future. And don't forget to reward yourself. Quit day is also a good time to review the benefits of not smoking. Doing so may help to keep you motivated. Keep these tips in mind on your quit day:
- Circle your quit date on your calendars.
- When you first try to quit, change your routine. Take a different way to work. Drink tea instead of coffee. Eat breakfast in a different place.
- Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath, exercise, or read a book.
- Drink a lot of water and other fluids.
- Develop a healthier lifestyle—eat healthful foods, and remember to exercise at least three times a week.
- Brush your teeth frequently with a fresh-tasting toothpaste. (There is no rule that says you should brush your teeth only twice a day!)
- Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get busy with a task.
- Remember, as soon as you stop smoking, your body immediately begins to recover from the years of smoking abuse.
- Keep in mind that at first you will have times of stress, irritability, headaches, upset stomach, poor concentration, and anxiety (nerves). These are the expected symptoms of addiction withdrawal. This is what you developed your coping skills for—use them!
What Medicines Are Available to Help Me Quit?
Medicine can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke. The use of medication can double your chances of quitting and quitting for good. Everyone who is trying to quit may benefit from using a medication. Some people benefit from using a combination of the medicines such as the nicotine patch with nicotine gum or lozenges. Studies show a combination of medicines are more effective than a single medication. Talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider about taking a medicine to help you quit.
Let your doctor know if:
- You are pregnant
- You are nursing a baby
- You have a medical condition
The following medicines are available and have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to help you quit smoking:
- Bupropion SR, (Zyban, Wellbutrin SR)
- Varenicline (Chantix)
- Nicotine gum (Nicorette)
- Nicotine nasal spray (Nicotrol NS)
- Nicotine inhaler (Nicotrol)
- Nicotine patch (Habitrol, NicoDermCQ, Nicotrol, ProStep)
- Nicotine lozenge (Commit)
Bupropion SR (Zyban, Wellbutrin SR). This is an antidepressant that decreases the desire to smoke. You should start taking the pill seven to 10 days before the day you plan to quit smoking; your doctor will tell you how long to continue taking it, but most people stay on it for two to six months. It is a prescription medicine that should not be taken if you have a history of seizures or are taking a MAO inhibitor such as Marplan, Nardil, or Selegiline. Make sure that your doctor is aware of all medicines you take because there are other adverse drug interactions that can occur. Monitor yourself closely, and let your doctor know immediately if you experience any unusual physical or emotional reactions to the drug. Some people experience side effects initially, including dry mouth, insomnia, changes in appetite, agitation, and headaches.
Varenicline (Chantix). This is a different type of medicine for quitting smoking. Chantix acts at sites in the brain affected by nicotine. It works in two ways: by lessening withdrawal symptoms and blocking the enjoyable effects of smoking. Chantix is a prescription medicine. You should begin taking the drug one week before your quit date, and you can continue to smoke until then. However, it is not recommended to combine this drug with a nicotine replacement. Chantix is generally taken for at least 12 weeks. If you have quit smoking at the end of 12 weeks, your doctor may advise taking it for 12 more weeks. In recent studies, people who continued taking Chantix for six months were much more likely to quit and remain tobacco free at one year. Some people experience nausea or sleep disturbance the first week of taking Chantix. Monitor yourself closely, and let your doctor know immediately if you experience any unusual physical, emotional, or psychological reactions to this drug.
The rest of the medications approved to help you stop smoking are nicotine replacement treatments. This means that they provide nicotine to your body in a form other than smoking—a form that is not addictive and doesn't contain the harmful chemicals in smoke. These medicines should be started on your quit date. Using nicotine replacement allows your body to get used to lower levels of nicotine gradually while you develop new coping skills. Gum, inhalers, and lozenges tend to have the fewest side effects, but they sometimes cause mouth irritation or jaw soreness. The patch can cause skin irritation and sleeping problems. The nasal inhaler can cause a hot, burning, or peppery feeling in the nose or throat, sneezing, and coughing. Nicotine replacement therapy is generally used for two to six months.
Nicotine gum (Nicorette). This gum is available without a prescription. As you chew the gum, nicotine is released and absorbed by the blood vessels in your mouth. Chew the gum a few times to release the nicotine and then place it between your cheek and gum. The gum is available in several flavors.
Nicotine nasal spray (Nicotrol NS). The nicotine nasal spray delivers nicotine very quickly—within seven to 10 seconds—into your bloodstream. This helps to reduce craving for a cigarette. It is available by prescription from your doctor. You may initially experience a burning sensation and sneezing, but this lessens with use.
Nicotine inhaler (Nicotrol). The nicotine inhaler is a small device that you hold in your hand and inhale, similar to a cigarette. As you inhale from it, nicotine enters your bloodstream through blood vessels in your mouth and throat. This helps to reduce the craving for a cigarette and keeps your hands busy. It is available by prescription from your doctor.
Nicotine patch (Habitrol, NicoDermCQ). There are a number of nicotine patches available. Some require a prescription, and others are available over the counter. Some generic patches are available at a lower cost. A nicotine patch is placed onto your skin and releases nicotine into your bloodstream. It maintains an even level of nicotine in your system without smoking. Keep in mind that it can take up to two hours for your blood level of nicotine to reach that level when you put on a new patch each morning.
Nicotine lozenge (Commit). The nicotine lozenge can be helpful for people who want to keep their mouths busy. It releases nicotine as you allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly in your mouth. You can buy it without a prescription. It is available in two strengths.
How Can I Get Social Support While I Am Quitting?
Research shows that people who participate in a smoking cessation program that provides support and guidance throughout the quitting process can double their chances of quitting. Of the smokers who try quitting on their own, 95 percent fail. Though official programs do help, even just quitting with a friend or spouse will increase your chances of success. The important thing is that somebody else goes through the experience with you. Here are some options to consider:
Individual counseling. A number of healthcare professionals are trained to provide counseling to help you quit. Check with your physician, nurse, psychologist, counselor, or social worker. One-on-one counseling can help you learn new ways to deal with stress, express your feelings about quitting, and develop a plan to lessen your chance of setbacks.
Telephone counseling. Some programs, available through your health plan, provide telephone calls on a regular basis. A healthcare professional will call you to talk about how you are doing with your efforts to quit smoking. Also, he or she will reinforce why you chose to quit and review your plan to keep you on track. Some programs offer a number for you to call and speak to a quit smoking specialist when you feel an urge to smoke. In every state, you can also now call the Quit Line, available at (800) 784-8669, to talk to a tobacco counselor about quitting.
Online support. There are numerous helpful cessation programs online. Many have interactive features that support you while quitting and help you remain smoke free. Also, the Web is full of chat rooms, blogs, and quit-smoking organizations that can help you quit. The Web can also be a great resource for finding support groups in your area.
Quit-smoking groups. Groups like Nicotine Anonymous provide periodic meetings and a community for people trying to quit. You can find one by contacting local hospitals, looking in the yellow pages, or searching online.
Also, be aware that socializing with smokers will make you more likely to relapse. At first, limit or phase out time spent with smokers. If your spouse smokes, encourage him/her to quit with you or at least to avoid smoking in the home and cars. Try to spend more time with people who don't smoke. Drinking alcohol lowers your chances of quitting successfully. At least during the first few weeks of quitting, avoid drinking alcohol. Later, as you are more comfortable with your smoke-free lifestyle, try to limit the amount you drink and the frequency.
What Is Withdrawal, and How Do I Quench Cravings?
Withdrawal is the physical and emotional symptoms that occur after quitting. These symptoms include irritability, insomnia, tiredness, sore throat, dizziness, and trouble concentrating. There are both physical and psychological causes for withdrawal. The physical causes relate to the fact that the neurochemistry of smokers' brains changes in the presence of nicotine. Nicotine enhances the release of a chemical messenger called dopamine, which produces feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. Normally, the body uses dopamine as part of a reward system that encourages behaviors essential for survival, such as eating. However, sustained smoking causes the body to depend on nicotine for the release of normal amounts of dopamine. When smokers quit, the body once again has to recalibrate the regulation of dopamine and other neurotransmitters that control mood. In the short term, for quitting smokers, that means dopamine levels are out of balance, a situation that leads to irritation and other withdrawal symptoms.
Usually, symptoms of nicotine withdrawal begin rapidly and peak within one to three days. Because of this rapid onset of withdrawal symptoms, only about 30 percent of people who try to quit smoking remain tobacco free for even two days. Withdrawal symptoms generally last three to four weeks, but some smokers have withdrawal symptoms that last more than a month. Some people have strong cravings for tobacco that last for months, even though the physical addiction to nicotine is long past. These cravings often occur in social settings in which the person formerly smoked, such as at a bar or party, or after sex. Researchers believe that much of this extended craving is psychological.
You can overcome withdrawal symptoms by trying the following:
- Irritability. Take a deep breath; exercise; picture in your mind a relaxing event or place.
- Tiredness. Take it easy; take a nap; go to bed early.
- Insomnia. Avoid caffeine after 4 p.m.; try relaxation techniques.
- Sore throat. Drink plenty of liquids; use cough drops; or chew gum.
- Dizziness. Use extra caution when driving or operating machinery. Rest.
- Trouble concentrating. Avoid demanding jobs, if possible, during the first few weeks.
I Quit. How Do I Avoid a Relapse?
The most important way to avoid a relapse is to be mentally prepared for feelings, situations, or activities that make you want to smoke. Remember to use the new coping skills you have learned. Most setbacks occur within the first three months after quitting. As the days, weeks, and months pass without smoking, you will be astounded at how much better you feel. Throughout this time, you may be tempted to have a cigarette, telling yourself that, "just one cigarette is no big deal." This is a big mistake. Don't be tricked into this false sense of security. It is very easy for one cigarette to lead to two, three, or four. Before you know it, you will be back to smoking as much, if not more, than you did before you quit.
But what if you do have a weak moment and smoke a cigarette? Well, you won't be the first. It's important to get right back on track. Don't let a little slip become a full-blown relapse. Remember that relapsing doesn't mean you are a failure. Use this experience to learn something about yourself and how you can better deal with this and other temptations that you will face. Review the situation that caused you to have a cigarette. It is very important to try to understand why you smoked. It may be the same reason you started smoking in the past, or perhaps a recent event, such as a stressful day at work. If there seems to be an underlying issue that is troubling you, counseling may help. Whatever the reason, it is important to deal with these issues so you can be successful in your efforts to be smoke free.
Also be aware that many smokers relapse because of concerns about weight gain or because of difficulty managing stress. Try to anticipate these situations by preparing ahead of time healthy coping skills other than cigarettes. Some smokers do gain weight when they quit, because of a change in metabolism and increased appetite. You can stave off weight gain by planning meals that have low calories and low fat. When grocery shopping, shop from a list and avoid aisles with tempting high-calorie, high-fat foods. Buy healthful, unprocessed staples like whole-wheat bread and pasta instead. At home, store food out of sight. And, if you have the energy, exercise three to five times a week.
Be ready for bad moods, mood swings, or depression. There are a lot of ways to improve your mood other than smoking. Regular exercise and getting enough rest are very important, especially during the first few weeks. Smoking affects chemicals in the brain that are associated with mood and emotions. Some people smoke to elevate their mood or to help them feel better about themselves. If you tend to feel depressed, talk to your doctor about Zyban. This medicine lowers your desire to smoke and is also an anti-depressant. As you quit, you will need to learn to deal with stress or pressure in other ways.
General approaches to stress include:
- Change what you can; let go of what you can't control.
- Try to see things in a more positive way.
- Get support from your (nonsmoking) family and friends.
- Make time for yourself.
- Practice deep breathing and relaxation exercises.
Where Can I Find Out More About Quitting Smoking?
More information on quitting smoking is available at these websites recommended by the U.S.News & World Report Library:
Free Seven-Week Online Smoking Cessation Program
The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking program uses a series of modules to help smokers quit.
Clinical Trials
The National Institutes of Health provides a database of federally and privately supported clinical trials, including dozens on quitting smoking.
Find a Smoking-Cessation Professional in Your State
Find professional support through the North American Quitline Consortium.
This website, from the Tobacco Control Research Branch of the National Cancer Institute, offers an online quitting guide, information on cessation studies, and access to "Talk to an Expert."
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Quick, health-motivating facts from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion on the benefits of quitting smoking.
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Man, a buddy of mine had a nice little construction business going on, mostly rehabbing kitchens and bathrooms. He had one job where he did a kitchen. When doing the measurements to bid the job, the husband and wife argued ferociously in front of him. He later won the job and went on over one early morning to get the project started. He knocked on the door, no answer, and waited. He saw the wife's car (wife was an attractive blonde but had a gummy smile) and figured she was there so he'd wait. She came to the door maybe 10 minutes later in a very small bathrobe, barely covering her vagoo (if she had a bush, it would have shown), and the robe tied so her cleavage would show.
She got pissed at him for not simply coming on in. Anyways, he goes in and she goes back to her bedroom to finish getting ready. He starts disassembling the cabs in the kitchen, brings tools in, etc. She calls him into her bedroom (she'd left the door open) and it was a real Graduate scene where she needed help with something and he refused to enter. He went back to work in the kitchen and was on his back, fiddling with the plumbing for the sink, and she came in, still wearing that robe, and stood over him while he was on his back and showed full-vagoo to bitch at him for not coming into the bedroom. He ignored her completely and kept working.
Funny stuff. I think she had it in her mind, some kind of fantasy thing, to fuck the contractor. Or she simply wanted to get back at her husband. Women are funny.
Have derision, will travel
I have multiple stories of naked women on route to tell.
Walked up on the porch and this old lady with a cig dangling from her mouth stepped outside. Handed her the box, said have a nice day and went back to truck. As I'm leaving in the truck I hear a "WAIT, WAIT" screaming. I stop and look up and this lady is running down the driveway with box in hand. As she runs her bath robe comes untied and she's got full wall to wall carpeting showing and her boobs were literally bouncing off her knees. I roll down the window and she, with cig still dangling from her mouth asks......."don't I have to sign for this?". I didn't say a word, rolled up the window and left while trying to get the image of her boobs bouncing off her knees from my mind.
You are such a snoozer..not angry or defensive, and not fat..
But let me guess about you...your stepfather put you down early in life...you have a need to be 'better' than others..which means you have no self esteem...and putting down others makes you feel superior...you may or not live at home with your parents, but if you don't, you have a wife that you hate, and kids you tolerate...
I have nothing clever to say...
you spend too much time online...your kids, or step kids are probably drug addicts...and you wonder why...
I have nothing clever to say...
wow crazy stories, guys.
keep 'em coming.
I just have nerd stories about men friends trying to put the moves on me. Nothing hot.
I like the holidays because it is a good break from work. I can't wait to read, rent movies, take naps, hibernate, go to the gym, etc.
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The Chemistry Program at Alma focuses on the understanding of matter, its chemical behavior and the research methods utilized by chemists to gain that understanding. The program emphasizes experimental and research work using laboratories equipped with modern chemical instrumentation and computers. The program's quality and completeness is certified by the American Chemical Society for the training of professional chemists. Career opportunities for Alma's Chemistry graduates include industry, teaching, research, law, health professions and chemical engineering. Our students have successfully entered the workforce or teaching profession upon graduation or continued their study in graduate or professional schools.
Major Requirements
- Core: 28 credits consisting of CHM 115, 223, 224, 230, 320, 331, and 332.
- Areas of Concentration:
- Chemistry: 8 credits from CHM 251, 300 or 400 level courses, BCM 321 or 422. At least 4 credits must be at or above the 300 level.
- American Chemical Society Certified Degree: CHM 313 and 314; BCM 321; and 4 credits chosen from CHM 399, 411, 499, or BCM 422.
- Pre-Medicine: BCM 321 and 4 credits from 300 or 400 level courses in Chemistry; The American Chemical Society Certified Degree is also available with the pre-medicine concentration.
- Successful completion of CHM 450.
Program Considerations
Potential majors are advised to schedule Mathematics 121-122 and Physics 121-122 (or Physics 112-113) in the freshman and sophomore years so they may enroll in Chemistry 331-332 in the junior year.
Completion of an independent research project normally culminating in a senior thesis is recommended.
Students bound for graduate school should make careful course selections to support their particular area of emphasis; participation in research, completion of Chemistry 313, 314 and 411, Mathematics 210 and 211 should be considered. Experience with calculus based physics (Physics 121-122) is preferred over Physics 112-113.
Students bound for medical school should elect CHM 115 in the fall of the freshman year so that BCM 321 can be completed in advance of taking the MCAT at the end of the Junior year (CHM 115, 223, 224, 230 and BIO 121 are prerequisites to BCM 321). To be a competitive medical school applicant, the Chemistry Department strongly recommends students completing a Chemistry major also take genetics and physiology, in addition to considering upper level electives from Biology, Biochemistry or Integrated Physiology and Health Science.
Departmental Honors
Students may achieve honors in the Chemistry Department by:
- Having a 3.5 GPA in all chemistry classes.
- Performing at a superior level in departmental Senior Seminar.
- Preparing and presenting a senior thesis of honors caliber. See the Department chair for details on how to fulfill the thesis requirements.
Minor requirements
Twenty-four credits with eight credits numbered 300 or above and which may include Biochemistry 321 and 422.
Teaching Major Requirements
Completion of the requirements for the Chemistry major.
Teaching Minor Requirements
Twenty-four credits that must include Chemistry 115, 223, 224, 230 and Biochemistry 321; and four credits chosen from Chemistry 320, 331 or 332.
American Chemical Society Certified Degree
Completion of Chemistry 115, 223, 224, 230, 313, 314, 320, 331, 332, 450, Biochemistry 321 and four credits chosen from Chemistry 399, 411, 499, or Biochemistry 422. Completion of a minimum of 400 hours of laboratory work must be included. Students must consult with the Chemistry chair in their junior year for approval of their program.


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PROFILE about Robert James Ritchie, better known as the musician Kid Rock. Kid Rock rose to fame as a rapping rock star, buoyed by the virtuous circle of success and excess: people loved the idea that he really was having as much fun as his music implied. Now, he sings more than he raps, and a number of his recent songs have taken up residence on country-radio playlists; he is also known as a military booster, and a cheerleader for Detroit, and, in the 2012 Presidential election, "Born Free," the title track from his most recent album, was the Romney campaign's theme song. He wants to be seen as both a revered elder statesman and an unpretentious roisterer, and if this combination creates cognitive dissonance, his career so far has taught him that fans won't mind. Ritchie began making music while immersed in the world of Detroit hip-hop, but, over time, the overlapping worlds of country and classic rock have come to feel like home to him; that has made it easier for him to admit that the hip-hop scene never quite did. His late-career evolution reinforces the bittersweet idea that, even if members of different tribes mingle and collaborate when they're young, they will eventually, as they get older, return to the tribes that raised them. Writer travels with Ritchie to a Detroit Lions game, follows him to a barbecue at his house, and then travels on to his recording studio in Clarkston, Michigan. Mentions Ritchie's friendships with Bob Seger and Hank Williams, Jr., and his working relationship with the record producer Rick Rubin. Offers an overview of the rap-rock phenomenon.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Customizing a Vintage Bag
Metallic cloth vintage bags like this are in abundance at thrift and antique stores. I picked this one up for $4 at a local thrift shop. (Since they are so easy to find, I really would not spend more than $5 on one.)
This project is very easy. You simply need a cloth clutch and an assortment of pins.
Place pins on bag until you find a combination you like. You can mix and match as much as you want.
My favorite is probably the pin I call Herman.
If you aren't into vintage bags, Stella & Dot's La Coco Clutch is the same concept.
19 comments:
- Samantha Chu Ramage. said...
i LOVE this idea. and i am surprised, with all of the pins i have, that i never tried this one before!
sami - September 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM
- Wida said...
Aww this was amazing! If only I liked purses!
Missing Amsie Blog - September 28, 2011 at 1:42 PM
- maggeygrace said...
Man, if only I were creative/crafty enough to do something like this!! I am so bad at finding cute purses- I could never find something this adorable! I love this idea.
- September 28, 2011 at 1:43 PM
- Fashion Cappuccino said...
That's such a clever DIY! I want to try that with a couple of my clutches! xoxoxoo
- September 28, 2011 at 1:59 PM
- Shey said...
wow! I had never thought of this, clever idea!
- September 28, 2011 at 2:21 PM
- alicia said...
i love this idea and "herman"! :)
- September 28, 2011 at 3:08 PM
- CMA said...
loving that bag!
- September 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM
- Liz Lizo said...
Nice, I would never have thought that up, love the idea.
Liz Lizo
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- le sorelle said...
This is such a great idea! I can't believe you found that bag for only $4! I'm going to have to visit some thrift stores! ;)
sorelle in style - September 28, 2011 at 6:13 PM
- Lucija said...
I think you're a really talented blogger and you do such a great job here! So lovely!
(& I would love you to check my blog dear :))
WLL - September 29, 2011 at 12:38 AM
- Fashionistable said...
I love the bag unadorned. But also thing it will work beautifully with the gems. Xxxx
- September 29, 2011 at 2:00 AM
- Vicky said...
Looks wonderful now! xx
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- Clara Turbay said...
Interesting ideas for fashion. Come to check out mine.
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- Amy said...
Love this idea!
- September 29, 2011 at 11:17 AM
- JustPatience said...
You have really beautiful pins. Love all of them.
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- two birds said...
what a fun, easy and inexpensive idea! i love pins, but never wear them...i might have to do this!
- September 29, 2011 at 12:16 PM
- Style, She Wrote said...
What an awesome and budget friendly idea! Brilliant! Thanks for your comment, too. xo style, she wrote
- September 29, 2011 at 5:00 PM
- Deidre said...
Love it. Herman is adorable :)
- September 29, 2011 at 8:00 PM
- Satin And Salt said...
I have been really looking forward to fall and the idea of collecting brooches for scarves, jackets, etc. But your idea to pin them on a vintage bag is pretty stellar!
-Nico - October 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM


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The nation's total foreclosure filings, including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions, rose in 25 states last year — 20 of which were judicial states, according to a year-end foreclosure report published Jan. 17 by analytics firm RealtyTrac.
Of the judicial states, New Jersey topped the list with 55 percent more foreclosures in 2012 than in 2011, RealtyTrac reported. Other judicial states that saw a significant upswing in foreclosure activity included Florida (up 53 percent), Connecticut (up 48 percent), Indiana (up 46 percent), Illinois (up 33 percent) and New York (up 31 percent).
Conversely, RealtyTrac reported that 19 non-judicial states saw foreclosures decrease in 2012 compared to 2011. Of those states, Nevada's foreclosure activity plunged 57 percent, while foreclosures in both Utah and Oregon dropped 40 percent. Other states with significant decreases in foreclosure activity: Arizona (down 33 percent), California (down 25 percent) and Michigan (down 23 percent).
Nationwide, Florida accounted for the biggest share of foreclosure inventory, with 305,766 properties (20 percent of the national total) either bank-owned or in foreclosure at the end of 2012. Statewide, more than 3 percent of Florida's housing units were part of the foreclosure inventory.
"Although we are comfortably past the peak of the foreclosure problem nationally, 2013 is likely to be book-ended by two discrete jumps in foreclosure activity," Daren Blomquist, vice president of RealtyTrac, said in a news release. "We expect to see continued increases in judicial foreclosure states near the beginning of the year as lenders finish catching up with the backlogs in those states, and another set of increases in some non-judicial states near the end of the year as lenders adjust to the new laws and process some deferred foreclosures in those states."
RealtyTrac found that more than 1.5 million homes were in some stage of foreclosure or real estate-owned at the close of 2012. The number is 9 percent higher than at the end of 2011, but still 31 percent below the peak of 2.2 million at the close of 2010.
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MANISTIQUE -- Emergency crews were called out to Lake Michigan to help a man on a tug vessel suffering a medical emergency.
According to the Schoolcraft County Sheriff's Department, they were alerted of the situation by the U.S. Coast Guard in St. Ignace at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday night.
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The Schoolcraft County Sheriff's Department dispatched their patrol boat, while the Coast Guard sent out a helicopter. The patrol boat, with deputies and EMTs from Manistique Public Safety on board, arrived to the scene first, around 8:33 p.m. They began administering aid, trying to stabilize the man. A short time later, the helicopter arrived. It was determined that the patrol boat would be the safer mode of transporting the victim to shore.
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006
'The English love a good villain.'
Any comments or feedback on the following are welcome, just keep in mind that what you are reading bellow is from the draft manuscript prior to any editing.
'The English love a good villain.' – Charlie Richardson
Some of his contemporaries – usually the ones who didn't find themselves with electrodes attached to their testicles – have called Charlie Richardson one of the cleverest English criminals of the 20th Century. When it comes to understanding the English psyche and its fascination with crime, his insight seems exceptionally accurate.
In Britain, there has always been a strong tendency to romanticise crime. A gang of robber bandits led by a local outlaw became the folk heroes Robin Hood and his Merry Men. In just over 250 years since the hanging of sadistic highwayman Dick Turpin in York, he has become the hero of a television series and used to sell everything from beer to porcelain.
This mythologizing is not restricted to historical figures. Three decades after his release from prison, 'Mad' Frankie Fraser is enough of a celebrity to regularly appear on TV game shows. He has joined the ranks of iconic names in British organised crime from the second half of the 20th Century, who like the Krays, hold a firm grip on the public imagination. This British love affair with outlaws has often obscured the vicious and horrific nature of organised crime in the United Kingdom.
Another insightful ex-gangster - Dave Courtney – who has benefited and commentated on the nature of organised crime's celebrity status in Britain, has identified that the love-in may be well and truly over in the 21st Century. The trans-national, pervasive and increasingly violent nature of crime in Gangland GB leaves no room for romance.
21 comments:
- the sidog said...
That really looks very interesting, I have to be honest and say that after watching 'The Krays' a few years ago I became interested in villans and the like but it pisses me off when people make statements like; 'They only did it to thier own' that's not true in the slightist
- 11:08 am
- Tim said...
Feedback, eh? Well, it's a tantalising little snippet. The writing is cool, and your character is strong in it, even in the small amount that's there. As clips go though, it's more of a soft teaser than a money-shot (so to speak)...
Oh, I finally had a chance to properly sit down and read "Secrets and Lies" cover to cover last weekend. Even despite our long, rambling conversations in the area, there were still several things in there that I'd class as jaw-dropping. After finishing, I immediately persuaded my father to read it, which is about as high a vindication as I can offer.
To anyone else bored enough to still be reading this comment, if you haven't read "Secrets and Lies" yet, go do it. Your only disappointment will be not having done so earlier. - 12:33 pm
- David said...
Thank you Tim. As someone whose support through the writing process of 'Global Gangland' meant so much, I am glad the tease did not disappoint. Not sure what the book's money shots are yet.
As for 'Secrets and Lies', it remains the one book I have written I am most pleased about. A year down the line, I am still pinching myself that I have managed to get such a wonderfully honest and subversive work out via a major publisher. Given your background and ability to not have your ghast flabbered, I am curious to know what in particular made your jaw drop? - 2:16 pm
- Tim said...
Dammit, I _knew_ you were going to ask me that... Well, I don't want to spoil anyone's fun so I'll be vague, but (surprising as it may be to you) some of the Tesla and Reich information certainly astounded me; I also remember being quite amazed by some of the Churchill stuff, and by a lot of the black ops material in general. I'm also rather surprised about how many people praised low-dose LSD as a creativity aid, which probably just betrays my lack of experience with the stuff. I had no idea about the vaccine padding, either.
As for Organised Crime, from what I recall, the Organizatsya in Europe section had a certain sputtery goodness... :) - 5:01 pm
- Aliandra Darkeyes said...
I'm curious to read Secrets and Lies now, but it shall have to wait it's turn.
I like the writing style in this exerpt. It also kind of reminds me of the beginning of an argument paper(sorry, residue from my grade eleven English class).
I use to sympathize with the villains in stories, too, never more than the good guy though. I liked poems like The Highwayman, but I guess when you look closely at it, there's nothing romantic about those who steal and take lives and cause misery, for their own pleasure.
But I think people lose sight of that. After all, most infamous villains have something pathetic or wondrous about them that makes people pity fall in love with them. - 8:12 pm
- David said...
Thank you Tim. I can see how reading that in one of his LSD dreams Cary Grant said: 'I imagined myself as a giant penis launching off from Earth like a spaceship…' could be somewhat jaw-dropping. However, I would have thought a man of your background would have already know about Churchill's secret life as a druid. I am pretty pleased with the black op material in Secrets & Lies especially given my difficult experiences with elements of the secret services.
Aliandra, good spot. The excerpt comes from the chapter introduction and therefore sets out the stall for the rest of my exploration of Gangland GB. The romance of crime is one of the many themes I try to examine in the book as well as trying to deliver on the blurb's promise that: '… the hidden history of of global gangland has never been told in such chilling, entertaining and fascinating detail before.' - 8:49 pm
- Jos. said...
I just stumbled across your blog and wanted to drop you a line to let you know how interesting I find the teaser you posted. Will "Global Gangland" be available in the US on Oct 2nd, as well?
Reading through your comments makes me want to run out for "Secrets and Lies" - so it's off to amazon.com I go!
I don't know what it is that makes a villain appealing to the general public - physical attractiveness? Justification? Is it that we need someone to hate?
Regardless. Now there are two more books on my list.
- Jos - 10:51 pm
- Jos. said...
I just stumbled across your blog and wanted to drop you a line to let you know how interesting I find the teaser you posted. Will "Global Gangland" be available in the US on Oct 2nd, as well?
Reading through your comments makes me want to run out for "Secrets and Lies" - so it's off to amazon.com I go!
I don't know what it is that makes a villain appealing to the general public - physical attractiveness? Justification? Is it that we need someone to hate?
Regardless...now there are two more books on my list.
- Jos - 10:52 pm
- David said...
Thank you Jos. I am not sure when Barnes & Noble or one of its legion of imprints is releasing 'Global Gangland' in America. They only put out 'Secrets & Lies' last month – nearly a year behind Britain and Canada (though they did give it a cool variant cover and what with some of the material, I am surprised it is getting a US publication at all*). As usual, if anyone has difficulties getting copies of my book they can obtain them direct from me.
* Of course this is assuming they have not made some cuts I do not know about … I am still waiting on copies to be sent to me. - 12:03 am
- General Catz said...
At one point living in Crowthorne, just a stone's throw from Broadmoor, it used to give me the creeps walking up the high street and glancing over and seeing the structure.
I think the last time period of 'gangsters' that's imprinted as something resembling glamorous on my mind was the Capone era and, before that, the outlaws of the Wild West. (I even found out recently that a relative of mine was one of Capone's lawyers during his trial.) - 7:19 pm
- David said...
Thanks for the interesting comment. It became clear as I conducted research for the book just how much the myth of Capone influenced organized criminals across the world. The celluloid Chicago created by Hollywood in the 1930s impacted on everything from the fashion sense some gangsters subsequently adopted to the way they structured their crime outfits. Filmmakers' perceptions of the Mob created impressions that directly impacted on generation after generation of gangsters from New York to Mumbai. Gangster glamour it seems has a hazardous half-life.
There is a picture in my book showing Capone – ever the gentleman when an audience was around – holding the door open for his lawyer. In the background you can see some of his legal team. If you look for it online, might give you a chance to ancestor spot. - 7:37 pm
As for Dick Turpin, well who wouldn't want to wear a cool mask, steal from toffs too stupid to protect themselves and make a midnight getaway on horseback!
- 8:43 pm
- ChoC eCLAiRE said...
An interesting blog you've got here. Looking forward to more entries to come.
- 2:30 pm
- Welshcakes Limoncello said...
Very interesting. I'd never thought about the British admiring villains before, but it's true. I can remember the Great Train Robbery and everyone thinking it was so clever - never mind the poor driver. What you say about this attitude changing is also thought-provoking. I look forward to returning to this blog.
- 5:17 pm
- A.R.Yngve said...
Worshipping crooks is just stupid.
Much healthier then to ridicule them, as Monty Python's Flying Circus did with "The Piranha Brothers" (a spoof of the Krays) and "Dennis Moore" (spoofing the highwayman myth).
"Dennis Moore, Dennis Moore..."
;-) - 12:38 pm
- David said...
My mother's own Piranha Brother moments are mentioned in the book detailing her strange denial over the Richardson family. I also try to look at why some criminals become icons, whilst never losing site of the irony that I am doing so in a book that may appeal to the type of person Morrissey sang about in 'Last Of The Famous International Playboys'.
- 1:13 pm
- FRIDAY'S CHILD said...
Just very interesting. Glad was directed by Dr. John to your site.
- 5:18 pm
- Erika said...
Hello, David! It's Erika. The articles of yours do teach me a great deal about an intriguing world which I don't know. Since I have a supervision over my thesis tomorrow (I'm a research student...), I can't read your articles right now. But I'll be enjoying reading them quite soon!
- 7:37 pm
- flic said...
Great stuff!
It would be worth (for another project) researching and exploring exactly why some criminals are able to capture the public's imagination. - 11:39 am
- gem said...
Superbly written blurb on a topic I know nothing about. I love the context you provide the reader, that GB historically romanticized its outlaws. I think I could learn a lot from your book. I am embarrassed to say, I never thought of organized crime as an issue in the U.K. Sheer ignorance, I confess. Why wouldn't you have some of the same problems we have in the States or in other G7 countries?
- 2:42 am
- David said...
Hopefully, one thing that Global Gangland does show is that 21st Century organized crime is clearly a globalised industry.
- 1:43 pm


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Rumor: Apple TV to put OS X desktop on your HDTV
The Leopard update of Apple OS X will be able to wirelessly transmit the Mac desktop to any HDTV that's connected to an Apple TV box--at least, that's the word according to LoopRumors (as spotted on Digg). Of course, the report is nothing more than a rumor: no source is cited, and there's no way to know if this is based on genuine inside information or whether it's just another fanboy fantasy. But chewing on wild, unsubstantiated rumors is half the fun with Apple products, so--with a massive grain of salt firmly in place--let the speculation … Read more


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Tub Fabric Accent Chair Citrus Exeter Floral
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- H75xW79xD69cm
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Brighten up your home with this elegant tub chair, featuring a beautiful citrus floral design and wooden legs. Upholstered in linen-effect fabric, this chair is both soft to the touch and hard-wearing. The deep filled seat and back cushions provide the optimum comfort and support. This versatile chair complements any room.
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