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Monday, April 12, 2010
{ A Month of Giveaways } Week 3 Reveal!
Happy Monday my quilting peeps! The giveaways just keep getting better and better around here! I am so excited to announce this next one. I know my last 2 prizes were baby gift oriented and I didn't see alot of my quilting friends joining in on the fun. Just to show you all that I haven't forgotten you, this next giveaway comes courtesy of Charlie and Lindsay of Hawthorne Threads!
Tap, tap, tap... Is this mic on?? Did I get your attention??!?? :)
That's right folks! I sent Charlie an email this morning asking him if it was OK that I used his logo on the blog and told him all about my plans to give away a gift certificate to his shop. After all, Hawthorne is THE place to go for great new fabrics and fast, friendly service. I just got a return email from him with permission to go ahead with the graphics AND he donated a $25.00 gift certificate to boot! What a nice shop, huh? Thanks Charlie and Lindsay!
To show my appreciation to them and to my readers, I've decided to one up the giveaway. I'll also be purchasing a gift cert as planned and offer them both here for you! You guys know the drill to enter. Just in case you haven't stopped by before, I'll post the rules again below. Please do me a favor though, go on over to Hawthorne Threads and take a look. Let Charlie and Lindsay know Ryan sent you!
Here's how YOU can win!
Everyone can enter up to 3 times in the following ways (please make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry):
1. Post a comment on this giveaway post.
2. Become a follower of my blog (leave a comment letting me know you follow).
3. Post the giveaway on your blog along with the Month of Giveaways image at the top of this post (click the image to enlarge and save) and leave me a comment with the link.
I'll use the random number generator to pick 2 winners on Sunday, April 18!
Good Luck!
394 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 394 Newer› Newest»- Jackie said...
Hawthorne has some really nice things. Thank you for offering such a generous giveaway!
- April 12, 2010 at 8:47 PM
- wishes, true and kind said...
Ha -- no one ever wants to comment first, so I will :) Thank you, Ryan and Hawthorne Threads for the fabulous giveaway!
- April 12, 2010 at 8:47 PM
- ~Michelle~ said...
ooh, I really like Hawthorne! especially their color picker thing on the website :) Thanks for your generosity!
- April 12, 2010 at 8:51 PM
- Jennie said...
I LOVE Hawthorne Threads!! I ALWAYS look there first for anything I'm looking for :) Awesome giveaway!
~ Jennie - April 12, 2010 at 8:52 PM
- Jennie said...
I'm now a follower too!! I've had you on my blog sidebar for many a moon but I didn't realize I wasn't an official "follower". That's been fixed :)
~ Jennie - April 12, 2010 at 8:54 PM
- Jenny said...
thanks to you and Charlie and Lindsey...i love their shop...love their color matcher and they huge selection!!
- April 12, 2010 at 8:55 PM
- quiltretreat namawsbuzyquiltn said...
Ok I am following Ryan, now to put your icon on my blog
- April 12, 2010 at 9:01 PM
- Nichol said...
Very cool! Thanks for giving this great prize away! Holy Cow!
- April 12, 2010 at 9:06 PM
- Nichol said...
I just blogged about it here....
http://colleescreativeside.blogspot.com/2010/04/awesome-giveaway.html - April 12, 2010 at 9:10 PM
- Jeannette said...
What a nice giveaway! I am always drooling at their online shop, thanks for the chance to win.
- April 12, 2010 at 9:17 PM
- Jeannie said...
That is a new shop for me so I'll hop over there and take a look, thanks.
- April 12, 2010 at 9:23 PM
- Asiyah said...
Ryan, you so totally rock. I started shopping with Hawthorne Threads because of a link on your blog. They have great service and an excellent website. I would LOVE to win this!
Thanks for the giveaway! - April 12, 2010 at 9:24 PM
- Lara said...
Wow Ryan! What an amazing giveaway!! Thanks for the opportunity!
- April 12, 2010 at 9:26 PM
- Jenniffier said...
Very nice giveaway. Thanks for giving us the opportunity.
- April 12, 2010 at 9:33 PM
- andie said...
Just recently ordered from Hawthorne for the first time. Great customer service and fast shipping.
- April 12, 2010 at 9:37 PM
- bruinbr said...
Awesome giveaway! I recently discovered Hawthorne threads and love their shop!
- April 12, 2010 at 9:42 PM
- RWL said...
Hawthorne is my fave! They're great! Thanks for a great giveaway :)
- April 12, 2010 at 9:47 PM
- Qubie said...
http://qubeequilts.blogspot.com/2010/04/giveaway_12.html blogged at the giveaway
- April 12, 2010 at 9:49 PM
- Judi said...
thanks for the chance to win a gift certificate. I have been reading your blog for quit a while now.
- April 12, 2010 at 9:50 PM
- NancyB85374 said...
Thanks, Ryan and Hawthorne Threads for the great prizes. I signed up to follow your blog and put your Giveaway logo on mine. I am new to blogging, so hope I did it right.
www.nancyswanderings.blogspot.com - April 12, 2010 at 9:51 PM
- blrohloff said...
thanks for the great giveaway, fabric gift certificates are so awesome!
blrohloff at aol dot com - April 12, 2010 at 9:53 PM
- Gene Black said...
I am on the Hawthorne Threads mailing list, and have been for a while. Good folks!
- April 12, 2010 at 10:01 PM
- Happy Cottage Quilter said...
Wow what a great giveaway! I love Hawthorne too! Thanks for entering me.
- April 12, 2010 at 10:02 PM
- sharon said...
Oh wow! I love this shop--and actually I just placed a order a couple of days ago! I could always buy some more-----So thank you very much for the chance to win a gift certificate! Thanks Sharonj.
- April 12, 2010 at 10:03 PM
- isa & marta said...
Gracias por compartir soy tu seguidora hace un tiempo, tanto como hace que estas en mi blogroll
- April 12, 2010 at 10:04 PM
- isa & marta said...
Hola incluyeme en el regalo, he ido a la tienda, de visita virtual y siempre me asombra las cosas bellas que ofrece.
- April 12, 2010 at 10:05 PM
- Claudia said...
What a great giveaway! Love Hawehorne Threads! Thanks for the chance!
- April 12, 2010 at 10:10 PM
- Karen said...
Oh good lord what drool worthy deliciousness does Hawthrone Threads have! I'd lurve to go on a guilt-free shopping trip!! Thanks for the opportunity Ryan :)
- April 12, 2010 at 10:17 PM
- Kris said...
I also follow your blog!
p.s. how did you get the numbers next to the comments? I feel like that would be really useful for giveaway posts! - April 12, 2010 at 10:18 PM
- John said...
I'd love to win this prize ... and maybe finally get some of that Modern Meadow that I am so desperately coveting!!
- April 12, 2010 at 10:18 PM
- John said...
PS. I don't officially "follow", but I do (of course) have you in my Google Reader. Does that count?! : )
- April 12, 2010 at 10:18 PM
- Sarah Craig said...
Also, this is a great giveaway! Who can resist great fabric? Actually, I'm supposed to be this year, but I'll got "off the wagon" for this!
- April 12, 2010 at 10:19 PM
- One Flew Over said...
Very generous Ryan! Thanks for stopping by this week. I am also a follower.
- April 12, 2010 at 10:20 PM
- diplofam said...
Great give-away! Would love to shop around and find some new fabric!
Carin - April 12, 2010 at 10:25 PM
- Sarah Craig said...
OK! I've posted a link to your blog on my post for the day, along with the pic for your giveaway! Keeping my fingers crossed!
- April 12, 2010 at 10:28 PM
- KarrieLyne said...
What an amazing giveaway and so generous of them to add to it! Hawthorn has so many yummy fabrics!! I think I need to win the lottery! :)
- April 12, 2010 at 10:41 PM
- KarrieLyne said...
Oh, I've been following your blog in my reader but I officially clicked the follow button today! :) Thanks again for such a great giveaway!
- April 12, 2010 at 10:42 PM
- D'Anne said...
I love Hawthorne!! I have never ordered from them but I peruse their site all the time and would love a GC to buy from them. They have all the best fabrics!!
- April 12, 2010 at 10:45 PM
- Barb said...
I haven't been entering because I already won from you about a year ago and well....lighting doesn't strike twice....
- April 12, 2010 at 10:48 PM
- Ashley said...
What a generous giveaway! I was just admiring Hawthorne Threads last week and would love a gift certificate to indulge in some of their fabrics. Thanks for the chance!
- April 12, 2010 at 10:49 PM
- Gina said...
I am a great fan of Hawthorne Fabrics. A gift certificare would be wonderful. Really like your blog Ryan.
- April 12, 2010 at 10:49 PM
- Barb said...
I did post for you.....I have truly enjoyed your blog and you do have awesome giveaways...
- April 12, 2010 at 10:52 PM
- Sequana said...
I'm a Hawthorne Thread customer already. They have such a nice shop and pretty site.
I'm not exactly a "follower" but I am subscribed to your blog through my Bloglines Reader. That should count for something, right? *S* - April 12, 2010 at 11:09 PM
- kaiolohiakids said...
Love Hawthorne Threads-thanks for the great giveaway-so please choose me!
- April 12, 2010 at 11:11 PM
- Emma said...
I follow you through bloglines, and I am definitely throwing my name in the hat for this one!
- April 12, 2010 at 11:38 PM
- Lollydo said...
Ryan! I am in AWE! I have heard tweeps discuss Hawthorne Threads, but never really checked it out ... until now. Uh.Maze.ing I can't wait to spend some time really looking at everything they've got and get some gorgeous fabric. Thanks for the post and a new place to shop!
- April 12, 2010 at 11:56 PM
- Deanna said...
I haven't purchased from Hawthorne Threads YET, but thanks for the tip. I am fairly new to this and appreciate referrals to good places.
- April 12, 2010 at 11:58 PM
- QuiltyGirl said...
This is the first time I've heard of Hawthorne Fabrics. They have some really hard to find prints on their website!
Thanks for such a great giveaway. :) - April 13, 2010 at 12:13 AM
- Mrs. Sew and Sew - Karen said...
Thanks for an awesome giveaway! Howthorne Threads rocks!
- April 13, 2010 at 12:14 AM
- Mrs. Sew and Sew - Karen said...
I am a follower for some time now. Thanks.
- April 13, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Love love LOVE your blog! I only found it last week, and have added it to my google reader! I'm really enjoying working through the older posts! (Come on lucky numner 109! The Hawthorn Fabrics are gorgeous!)
- April 13, 2010 at 12:24 AM
- Meghan said...
The Hawthorne logo really is beautiful, and the shop is great :) Thanks for setting this up!
- April 13, 2010 at 1:08 AM
- miss~nance said...
What a great giveaway. Great shop.
I have been following for a while now.
Australia - April 13, 2010 at 3:06 AM
- Rafael's Mum said...
I love Hawthorne Threads. I have bought from them before and they are fantastic. Friendly, clear, lovely web layout with fab pictures. Especially appreciate having the whole collection together on one page. They also send pretty quickly. The quickest I have had till now! So YAY for Hawthorne.. Thanks for the lovely giveaway both of you! I will hold off my next order for just a bit.. you never know :-)
- April 13, 2010 at 3:40 AM
- moira said...
I really like hawthorne threads. Their website is so easy to use. Great giveaway :)
- April 13, 2010 at 5:01 AM
- Fiesta said...
Ryan thank you for the chance to win. I love Hawthorn threads too.
- April 13, 2010 at 5:57 AM
- Kellie said...
I have now made two purchases from Hawthorne threads since discovering them through your blog - you are a seriously bad influence!!
Awesome giveaway! - April 13, 2010 at 7:15 AM
- Lilly said...
What a great giveaway! I love those japanese fabrics.
Thanks for the chance.
eli_green22 at yahoo dot com dot br - April 13, 2010 at 7:18 AM
- Anita in Florida said...
Wonderful giveaway...thanks for the chance at winning!
- April 13, 2010 at 7:21 AM
- KQuiltyBee said...
Oooo, I love Hawthorne's website. What a nice giveaway--both of you!
- April 13, 2010 at 8:21 AM
- Vicki @ DottyJane said...
I get Hawthorne's newsletter. They have a great site!
- April 13, 2010 at 8:21 AM
- Vicki @ DottyJane said...
I'm following now! Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity:)
- April 13, 2010 at 8:22 AM
- Amanda said...
Yay for hawthorne threads! My fave. place to waste a few hours! :-)
- April 13, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- Heidi said...
Wow! What a fantastic giveaway! I have spent several hours drooling over all of the beauties on their site - I would love to win!
- April 13, 2010 at 8:42 AM
- Heidi said...
I have been following your blog for a while - very inspiring!
- April 13, 2010 at 8:43 AM
- Bailey said...
Thanks for another great giveaway and introduction to a new company!
- April 13, 2010 at 9:44 AM
- pklaw said...
Hi Ryan, I just recently found your blog and subscribe through Google Reader. I'm looking forward to following along.
- April 13, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- Melinda said...
Been reading for awhile but this giveaway convinced me to follow.
- April 13, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- pklaw said...
Hi again - thanks for the giveaway. I have ordered from Hawthorne Threads before and agree with you that they have super service!
- April 13, 2010 at 9:48 AM
- Dena said...
Love Hawthornes. Great shop. Great people. Thanks for the chance Ryan.
- April 13, 2010 at 9:54 AM
- jenj said...
I am already a follower of your blog in Google Reader -- it's one of the first I look for updates on each morning.
Thanks for the giveaway! - April 13, 2010 at 10:11 AM
- teaginny said...
This is currently my favorite shop! They are so fast to ship. Great giveaway Ryan. Thanks.
- April 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM
- kpaints said...
Wow, what a fab deal,thanks for this opportunity, I am already a follower. Thanks, Ryan.
- April 13, 2010 at 10:25 AM
- Little Pags Boutique said...
Wow awesome giveaway Ryan! Thank you for the chance to win and add to my stash...lol
- April 13, 2010 at 10:31 AM
- call me crazy said...
Great giveaway!~ thank you! And what a neat place to shop! :-)
- April 13, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- Urban Crunch said...
Ryan this giveaway is so generous!
Love your blog!
Jaclyn - April 13, 2010 at 11:07 AM
- holly p said...
I can always use some new fabric, thank you for the great giveaway!
- April 13, 2010 at 11:12 AM
- Bailey said...
I follow you through Google Reader. Thank you for the give-away.
- April 13, 2010 at 11:20 AM
- Trisha said...
Thanks for introducing me to another place to buy fabric!!
- April 13, 2010 at 11:23 AM
- nikki said...
my wishlist at Hawthorne is soooo long. What a great giveaway.
- April 13, 2010 at 12:13 PM
- Jenna Z said...
I love getting Hawthorne's newsletter, it's always so gorgeous with all the new lines!
- April 13, 2010 at 12:20 PM
- momto2wasd said...
What a great giveaway! Hawthorne Threads is a great shop!
- April 13, 2010 at 12:37 PM
- Jennifer said...
I love drooling over the fabrics on Hawthorne Threads. I only wish my pocketbook matched my dreaming! Thanks for the great giveaway!
- April 13, 2010 at 12:40 PM
- Meg said...
I LOVE Hawthorne Threads. Love love love.
I am so excited by this giveaway. - April 13, 2010 at 1:02 PM
- Allison said...
I follow this blog via RSS feeder, too...and I get Hawthorne's newsletter! :-)
- April 13, 2010 at 1:19 PM
- Leila said...
I LOVE Hawthorne Threads - I have been stalking their site looking at fabric for weeks now. I would love to use the gift certificate for some Timber or some of Sandy G's fabric. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
- April 13, 2010 at 2:18 PM
- Rhonda Duncan said...
How nice of Hawthorne...that is sweet of you both, everyone loves a great give-a-way and what's better than this!...NOTHING!
- April 13, 2010 at 2:22 PM
- Chancy said...
What a great shop. They have lots of lines I hadn't even heard of before. Thanks!
- April 13, 2010 at 2:38 PM
- I Love Baby Quilts! said...
OMGosh, I LOVE Hawthorne Threads! I get their newsletter. I'd love to win, thanks for the chance!
- April 13, 2010 at 3:01 PM

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Easy to find minus the highway sign pointing in the wrong direction. Close to downtown, which would have made it great if you were there for the apple fest. Traffic was bad during that weekend, but it kept moving, so it wasn't too bothersome as long as you left enough time to get where you were going. Great hotel for the price.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
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The cleaning ladies took our towels after our first night, but did not replace them or make our bed. Also the iron and ironing board were missing from our room. The coffee at breakfast was decent at least. The location was poor, but unfortunately New Paltz doesn't have the best located places to stay.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"A little bang for the bucks"
The room itself was very adequate. The beds were comfortable with feather pillows. They should have a sign on South Putt Rd. telling the motorist where to turn. The continental breakfast was minimal at best. Fresh fruit would be a nice touch.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Convenient to shops, food, etc."
Not having an elevator could be a problem for some.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Ok hotel, but needs some improving"
Nice staff, clean room, but I couldn't even get a copy of my flight confirmation from the front desk. Amenities are what brings guests back - this place seems like it s struggling and has cut some corners to compensate. Too bad - New Paltz is a lovely historic town with some great restaurants and sights. A few improvements would make this place a better […] value. Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Basic Clean motel with free wifi"
Basic clean motel right off the thruway, a short drive to downtown. Everything was clean, everything in the room worked. You get exactly what you pay for. Nothing fancy.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Affordable but no-frills"
We stayed here for two nights in May 2013. The desk staff were pleasant, and the motel is well maintained. But our room was pretty small, the entrance and bathroom reeked of smoke (in a non-smoking room), the 'Continental breakfast' was very low-end, and 20 minutes before checkout time, we got a visit to remind us we needed to get out. Might still stay […] here again because it's inexpensive and not awful, but that's all it is. Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
the woman at the front was very helpful to find a good place to eat. We enjoyed our stay and are keeping that address for future trip.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Excellent Value"
Never stayed in a Super Eight until this quick trip to New Paltz on April 26, 2013. Our daughter is a student at the University and will be moving off campus at the end of Spring Semester. Her mother and I wanted to get a look at the house to start planning the transfer of effects furnishings, etc. We drove out and stayed overnight. The motel was easy […] to find, convenient and comfortable. Would recommend it highly as a great value. Skaityti daugiauTikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Close to Town of New Paltz and Minnewaska SP"
The room was very clean, the bed comfortable, and though the location was near the highway, sound barriers rendered it quiet. The registration clerk was unwelcoming and robotic as if she is unaware that her kindness and consideration can make a big difference. If you would like more than a bowl of cereal, a slice of bread, and coffee for breakfast, […] consider one of the many local eateries nearby. Besides the unfriendliness, this is a good basic place to stay to be near New Paltz and hike at Minnewaska State Park. Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Good price for a decent room"
I stay at the Super 8 on occasion when I want to go hiking/climbing in the gunks. Its a good jumping off point. A little far from the center of town but it makes up for this by being easy to get to from the thruway. Rooms are clean. Not the latest and greatest in decor but certainly serviceable.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Super 8 New Paltz"
Clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Reasonable rates. Breakfast very limited. Very close to SUNY New Paltz. Great little town.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Nice family hotel"
Very good. convenient and super fast to check in. The staff is very helpful.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"clean and convenient"
It was perfect for what we needed...clean and conveniently located near the town of New Paltz.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"More than what I bargained for"
Read the reviews on here and wasn't quite sure what to expect so I was more than pleasantly surprised. Our room was SPOTLESS, the beds were very comfortable and the staff was extremely pleasant. Is the breakfast fancy? NO, but it's free and it's fine. Coffee was excellent and my English Muffin was really all I needed. Need more food? There's a diner […] across the street as well as a supermarket - you can get better food VERY easily. When we need to be back in the area, we will most definitely stay here again Skaityti daugiauTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"I liked everything!"
The best Super 8 hotel so far. Everything was good.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Fine facility for an overnight stop."
An older facility, but clean and very affordable. The desk clerk was very friendly and told us about where to save a few dollars on supper.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
Every thing was fine.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Not at all bad"
Not the Taj, but good for an economy stay. Hotel was clean and staff was nice. Bed had feather pillows which are not supportive enough and I did not like, but that was my only issue. Otherwise, good inexpensive stay right off the through way.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"perfect location"
enjoyed our stay......although when I asked for a snow shovel to get our car out of the 12 inch snow fall, they said they did not have one. Later I was told they do not give them out as a few shovels were stolen in the past. I would have appreciated the honesty!! They did not offer any help at all......this leaves a bad taste in my mouth.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"close to town"
very good choice but what they call breakfast is a bit sad .gym too small but room is all we wanted .Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"good standard conditions"
The service and comfort was goodTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Hotel Stay"
I was actually very pleased! The hotel room was clean and comfortable. The location was great...for food and travel. The hotel was quiet as well.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"good for overnight in new paltz"
Satisfied and confortableTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
Comfortable, reasonably price place to access locale country skiingTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Best value in New Paltz"
My friends and I have stayed here a handful of times. It's quite nice for a Super 8. My only complaint is that it's not quite walking distance to the bars. Otherwise for the price it can't be beat.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"An honest low-cost hotel"
A valuable asset to the community. Clean, efficient, with free wifi and comfortable beds.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"Great choice in New Paltz!"
Great little hotel! Great staff! Clean! We were pleased with this hotel during our stay in New Paltz. Good location.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
"Great deal"
Super 8 is the closest hotel to the little town of New Paltz. You can walk or drive to a lot. Also about 5-6 miles to Mohunk. Highly recommended.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
Amamzingly clean for excellent priceTikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"cheap and close"
we were not thrilled about our stay at all. the beds were ok, the room was as clean as it could be. we had no hot water, which made getting ready for the next day's event more than a little difficult (especially with a young child). the management let us check out a little late, but were nasty about it.Tikras "Hotels.com" svečio atsiliepimas
"It works!"
It was clean and quiet and close to some good restaurants.Tikri "Expedia" svečių atsiliepimai
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btw on a different note, last Friday I was browsing through Parents.com and submitted a photo of kaylee for fun on one of their contest..this morning I got an email saying Kaylee is in the finalist for this week winners. Pretty neat! If you dont mind, can you just vote for her here? It doesnt take very long and You don't have to sign up or anything. Thank you so much!
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What is Alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, a serious brain disorder that impacts daily living through memory loss and cognitive changes. Although not all memory loss indicates Alzheimer's disease, one in ten people over 65 years of age, and over half of those over 85 have Alzheimer's disease. Currently, 26 million people worldwide have this dementia, and over 15 million Americans will be affected by the year 2050.
Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease usually develop slowly and gradually worsen over time, progressing from mild forgetfulness to widespread brain impairment. Chemical and structural changes in the brain slowly destroy the ability to create, remember, learn, reason, and relate to others. As critical cells die, drastic personality loss occurs and body systems fail.
Who is at risk of Alzheimer's disease?
- The primary risk factors of Alzheimer's are age, family history, and genetics. However, there are other risk factors that you can influence. Maintaining a healthy heart and avoiding high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high cholesterol can decrease the risk of Alzheimer's. Watch your weight, avoid tobacco and excess alcohol, stay socially connected, and exercise both your body and mind.
- Early-onset Alzheimer's affects patients under the age of 65. This relatively rare condition is seen more often in patients whose parents or grandparents developed Alzheimer's disease at a young age, and is generally associated with three specific gene mutations (the APP gene found on chromosome 21, the PSI gene on chromosome 12, and the PS2 gene on chromosome 1).
Signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
For many people, detecting the first signs of memory problems in themselves or a loved one brings an immediate fear of Alzheimer's disease. However, most people over 65 experience some level of forgetfulness. It is normal for age-related brain shrinkage to produce changes in processing speed, attention, and short term memory, creating so-called "senior moments." Forgetfulness is merely inconvenient, though, and generally involves unimportant information. Understanding the significance of these age-related changes begins with knowing the difference between what is normal and what is an early symptom of Alzheimer's.
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Normal | Early Alzheimer's Disease |
Can't find your keys |
Routinely place important items in odd places, such as keys in the fridge, wallet in the dishwasher |
Search for casual names and words |
Forget names of family members and common objects, or substitute words with inappropriate ones |
Briefly forget conversation details |
Frequently forget entire conversations |
Feel the cold more |
Dress regardless of the weather, wear several skirts on a warm day, or shorts in a snow storm |
Can't find a recipe |
Can't follow recipe directions |
Forget to record a check |
Can no longer manage checkbook, balance figures, solve problems, or think abstractly |
Cancel a date with friends |
Withdraw from usual interests and activities, sit in front of the TV for hours, sleep far more than usual |
Make an occasional wrong turn |
Get lost in familiar places, don't remember how you got there or how to get home |
Feel occasionally sad |
Experience rapid mood swings, from tears to rage, for no discernible reason |
What else can cause Alzheimer's symptoms?
Significant cognitive and memory loss are not symptoms of normal aging. However, these symptoms do not always indicate Alzheimer's disease. Other conditions can also cause mental decline.
Symptoms that mimic early Alzheimer's disease may result from:
- Central nervous system and other degenerative disorders, including head injuries, brain tumors, stroke, epilepsy, Pick's Disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease.
- Metabolic ailments, such as hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, dehydration, kidney or liver failure.
- Substance-induced conditions, such as drug interactions, medication side-effects, alcohol and drug abuse.
- Psychological factors, such as dementia syndrome, depression, emotional trauma, chronic stress, psychosis, chronic sleep deprivation, delirium.
- Infections, such as meningitis, encephalitis, and syphilis.
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Since there is no single definitive medical test for identifying Alzheimer's disease, arriving at the correct diagnosis can take time and patience. The most important step is to assess past and present functioning. Determining classic patterns can not only help your doctor eliminate other causes of Alzheimer's symptoms, but also distinguish Alzheimer's from other forms of dementia. Your doctor will gather family history information, order medical tests, and estimate your memory loss using a variety of assessments. To diagnose Alzheimer's disease from your symptoms, a doctor will look for:
- Significant memory problems in immediate recall, short-term, or long-term memory.
- Significant thinking deficits in at least one of four areas: expressing or comprehending language; identifying familiar objects through the senses; poor coordination, gait, or muscle function; and the executive functions of planning, ordering, and making judgments.
- Decline severe enough to interfere with relationships and/or work performance.
- Symptoms that appear gradually and become steadily worse over time.
- Other causes to be ruled out—to ensure memory and cognitive symptoms are not the result of another medical condition or disease, such as Mild Cognitive Impairment.
How is Mild Cognitive Impairment different from Alzheimer's?
Recent research examining Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) reveals biological changes identical to those seen in an Alzheimer's brain. Considered by some to be an intermediate stage between normal aging and the onset of Alzheimer's disease, MCI is characterized by persistent forgetfulness, but lacks many of the more debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
MCI often precedes the early stages of Alzheimer's. In other cases, patients plateau at a relatively milder stage of decline, and are able to live independently with little help from others. Understanding how these conditions progress to dramatically different outcomes continues to be a source of scrutiny and study.
MCI / Alzheimer's Questionnaire
The following 21-question test is designed to measure mild cognitive impairment and the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The questions are intended to be answered by a spouse, close friend, or other loved one.
While the Alzheimer's Questionnaire is considered almost 90 per cent accurate, it should not be used as a definitive guide to diagnosing mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease, but as a tool to test whether your loved one needs further assessment
Click here to see the MCI / Alzheimer's Questionnaire
Use this questionnaire to test whether a person's memory loss needs further assessment.
Interpreting the score:
- 0 to 4: No cause for concern
- 5 to 14: Memory loss may be MCI, an early warning of Alzheimer's
- 15 and above: Alzheimer's may have already developed
This questionnaire is not intended to replace professional diagnosis.
Source: BMC Geriatrics
Stages of Alzheimer's disease
If you or a loved one is dealing with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, your doctor may have provided information on stages in the diagnosis. These stages can provide general guidelines for understanding the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms and planning appropriate care. However, it is important to remember that each individual with Alzheimer's progresses differently. Cognitive, physical, and functional phases often overlap, the time in each stage varies widely from patient to patient, and not everyone experiences all Alzheimer's symptoms. Your doctor or local support groups can often provide firsthand information about the different Alzheimer's stages and tips on handling them.
The three stage Alzheimer's disease model
- Stage 1 – Mild/Early (lasts 2-4 yrs) – Frequent recent memory loss, particularly of recent conversations and events. Repeated questions, some problems expressing and understanding language. Mild coordination problems: writing and using objects becomes difficult. Depression and apathy can occur, accompanied by mood swings. Need reminders for daily activities, and may have difficulty driving.
- Stage 2 – Moderate/Middle (lasts 2-10 yrs) – Can no longer cover up problems. Pervasive and persistent memory loss, including forgetfulness about personal history and inability to recognize friends and family. Rambling speech, unusual reasoning, and confusion about current events, time, and place. More likely to become lost in familiar settings, experience sleep disturbances, and changes in mood and behavior, which can be aggravated by stress and change. May experience delusions, aggression, and uninhibited behavior. Mobility and coordination is affected by slowness, rigidity, and tremors. Need structure, reminders, and assistance with the activities of daily living.
- Stage 3 – Severe/Late (lasts 1-3+ yrs) – Confused about past and present. Loss of ability to remember, communicate, or process information. Generally incapacitated with severe to total loss of verbal skills. Unable to care for self. Falls possible and immobility likely. Problems with swallowing, incontinence, and illness. Extreme problems with mood, behavior, hallucinations, and delirium. In this stage, the person will need round the clock intensive support and care.
Sample seven stage model of Alzheimer's disease
In addition to the three stages of Alzheimer's, your doctor may also use a diagnostic framework with five, six, or seven levels. Progression through these stages usually lasts from 8 to 10 years, but can sometimes stretch out as long as 20 years.
The seven stage Global Deterioration Scale, also known as the Reisberg Scale, includes the following dimensions:
- Stage 1 – No impairment. Memory and cognitive abilities appear normal.
- Stage 2 – Minimal Impairment/Normal Forgetfulness. Memory lapses and changes in thinking are rarely detected by friends, family, or medical personnel, especially as about half of all people over 65 begin noticing problems in concentration and word recall.
- Stage 3 – Early Confusional/Mild Cognitive Impairment. While subtle difficulties begin to impact function, the person may consciously or subconsciously try to cover up his or her problems. Expect to experience difficulty with retrieving words, planning, organization, misplacing objects, and forgetting recent learning, which can affect life at home and work. Depression and other changes in mood can also occur. Duration: 2 to 7 years.
- Stage 4 – Late Confusional/Mild Alzheimer's. Problems handling finances result from mathematical challenges. Recent events and conversations are increasingly forgotten, although most people in this stage still know themselves and their family. Experience problems carrying out sequential tasks, including cooking, driving, ordering food at restaurants, and shopping. Often withdraw from social situations, become defensive, and deny problems. Accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is possible at this stage. Lasts roughly 2 years.
- Stage 5 – Early Dementia/Moderate Alzheimer's disease. Decline is more severe and requires assistance. No longer able to manage independently or unable to recall personal history details and contact information. Frequently disoriented regarding place and or time. People in this stage experience a severe decline in numerical abilities and judgment skills, which can leave them vulnerable to scams and at risk from safety issues. Basic daily living tasks like feeding and dressing require increased supervision. Duration: an average of 1.5 years.
- Stage 6 – Middle Dementia/Moderately Severe Alzheimer's disease. Total lack of awareness of present events and inability to accurately remember the past. People in this stage progressively lose the ability to take care of daily living activities like dressing, toileting, and eating but are still able to respond to nonverbal stimuli, and communicate pleasure and pain via behavior. Agitation and hallucinations often show up in the late afternoon or evening. Dramatic personality changes such as wandering or suspicion of family members are common. Many can't remember close family members, but know they are familiar. Lasts approximately 2.5 years.
- Stage 7 – Late or Severe Dementia and Failure to Thrive. In this final stage, speech becomes severely limited, as well as the ability to walk or sit. Total support around the clock is needed for all functions of daily living and care. Duration is impacted by quality of care and average length is 1 to 2.5 years.
Coping with an Alzheimer's diagnosis
An Alzheimer's diagnosis is an enormous adjustment for both you and your loved ones. For many, the secrets to navigating this journey are learning, supporting, and loving. While there is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, there are treatments available for the symptoms. These treatments cannot prevent Alzheimer's from progressing but if symptoms are diagnosed early enough, they can be effective in delaying the onset of more debilitating symptoms. Early diagnosis can prolong independence and is the first step towards treatment, management, and living life fully.
If your symptoms have been diagnosed as Alzheimer's
You may not know what to think if you've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. You may be furious that you have to deal with this, scared about what the future will bring, uncertain about how your memory will change- or all of these emotions at once. These feelings are all normal.
- Give yourself some time to adjust. As with any major change in life, don't expect that you will smoothly snap into this new transition. You may feel alright for a while, and then suddenly feel stressed and overwhelmed again. Take time to adjust to this new transition.
- Reach out for support. Living with Alzheimer's is not easy, but there is help in this journey. The more you reach out to others and get support, the more you will be able to cope with Alzheimer's symptoms while continuing to enrich and find meaning in your life.
- Make your wishes known. While it's not easy to think about, getting your finances in order and figuring out how you want your healthcare handled gives you power over your future. Talk with your family and loved ones and let them know what is important to you. Who do you trust to make decisions for you when you are no longer able to do so?
If a loved one's symptoms have been diagnosed as Alzheimer's
If a family member or loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, you will also be dealing with a host of emotions. You may be grieving for your loved one, especially if significant memory loss is already present. You may feel like you no longer know this person, as new behaviors and moods develop that are unlike the person you remember. You may start to become overwhelmed with the needs of your loved one, or even resentful that other family members won't help enough.
- Learn as much as you can. Understanding what to expect will help you plan for care and transitions. Knowledge will help you both honor a loved one's strengths and capabilities throughout each stage, and make sure you have the strength and resources to carry on.
- Don't take on the caregiving journey alone. No matter how dedicated you are, at some point you will need some help in caregiving. No one can be awake and alert 24 hours a day. You have your own health and other obligations to consider. Having support in caregiving is key, whether it be from other family, in-home help, respite care, or making the decision to move your loved one to an assisted living or nursing home.
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Resources for public assistance, social services, and other health and human services.
Alzheimer's disease signs, stages, and symptoms
Alzheimer's Symptoms Checklist – Provides a quick memory checklist to see if a trip to the doctor is in order (Alzheimer's Society of Ireland)
Clinical Stages of Alzheimer's disease – Includes comprehensive functional descriptions for a seven stage assessment of Alzheimer's progression (Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation)
Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment for Alzheimer's disease – Research and information on understanding, diagnosing, and treating Alzheimer's disease (UCSF Medical Center)
Understanding Stages and Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease – Lists signs, symptoms, and common changes in the 3 Stages of Alzheimer's disease (National Institute on Aging)
Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and risk factors
Alzheimer's Risk Factors – Explores factors that contribute to the likelihood of Alzheimer's disease, including those you might be able to control (Alzheimer's Association)
Coping with an Alzheimer's diagnosis
Just Diagnosed: What to Do When Symptoms Mean Alzheimer's – Suggestions for what to do in the first 48 hours after an Alzheimer's diagnosis (OurAlzheimer's.com)
Living With Alzheimer's – A section for those diagnosed, including tips on living, message boards for support, financial matters, and insurance. (alz.org)
Alzheimer's Associations – A worldwide directory of Alzheimer's associations that offer information, advice, and support for sufferers and their caregivers and loved ones. (Alzheimer's Disease International)


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City Council approves $414,500 for social service needs
June 20, 2012
Contact: Jan Cameron, Parks, Recreation and Human Services
Director, 480-312-1011, firstname.lastname@example.com
City Council approves $414,500 for social service needs
The Scottsdale City Council last night approved $414,500 to help residents facing difficult economic times. Funds are allocated to nonprofit agencies that, in turn, assist thousands of residents in times of need.
Scottsdale Cares will allocate $190,000 to 13 agencies. The General Fund will allocate $200,000 to nine agencies. A $24,500 Endowment Program allocation will go toward two programs.
Here's an overview of the programs and how money is being distributed:
Scottsdale Cares is a voluntary donation program that allows residents to add an extra $1 per month to their monthly utility bill. Monies fund direct human services such as meals for the elderly, child abuse and teen suicide prevention and utility and food assistance. Agencies receiving funding from Scottsdale Cares:
• A New Leaf, Inc. - La Mesita Child Development Center: $7,500
• Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter - Scottsdale Alzheimer's Program: $20,000
• Area Agency on Aging - Benefits Assistance Program: $15,000
• Child Crisis Center - Family Resource Center: $10,000
• Community Bridges, Inc. - Pathway to Hope Program: $15,000
• Concerned Citizens for Community Health - emergency rent, mortgage assistance and Gleaners Brown Bag assistance: $44,000
• Cortney's Place - (Dis)Ability Programs and Experiences: $13,856
• Foothills Caring Corps, Inc. - mobile meals, van and medical transportation: $18,483
• Foundation for Senior Living – Scottsdale adult day health services: $6,000
• Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk, Inc. - Coronado New Pathways Mentoring Program: $10,000
• Shoebox Ministry - toiletries for the homeless and working poor: $3,000
• Sun Sounds of Arizona - Reading for visually-impaired Scottsdale residents: $15,161
• Teen Lifeline – crisis hotline, peer training and support, school-based education: $12,000
Learn more about Scottsdale Cares.
General Fund monies are part of the city's operating budget. Allocations will go to nine nonprofit agencies that provide services such as food and shelter assistance and counseling:
• A New Leaf, Inc. - East Valley Men's Shelter: $35,000
• A New Leaf, Inc. - La Mesita Family Shelter: $20,000
• Catholic Community Services: Valley Center of the Deaf - Hearing Loss, Health and Technology: $7,500
• Central Arizona Shelter Services, Inc. - Regional Single Adult Shelter: $55,000
• Community Legal Services, Inc. - Removing Barriers to Justice for Low-Income Scottsdale Residents: $15,000
• Duet: Partners in Health & Aging - Promoting Independence through In-Home Services: $18,000
• EMPACT Suicide Prevention Center, Inc. - Senior Peer Counseling: $14,766
• Jewish Family & Children's Services - Geriatrics: $25,000
• UMOM New Day Centers, Inc. Regional Emergency Shelter Services: $9,734
Learn more about this program.
Endowment fund allocation is based on interest income from the city's Endowment Program:
• Rassner Memorial Scottsdale Endowment Fund – Early literacy programs will receive $20,000.
• Scottsdale Community Endowment Fund ($4,000) &
• Herbert R. Drinkwater Youth Services Fund ($500): The Paiute Neighborhood Center will use the $4,500 for the Paiute International Club.
Learn more about Scottsdale's Endowment Fund.
In May, the City Council approved two federally-funded programs. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program supports housing rehabilitation, improvements to public facilities and economic development activities. A minimum of 70 percent of the funds must benefit low- and moderate-income households. The HOME program supports a range of high quality, safe and affordable housing projects targeted to lower-income households.
CDBG Program ($1,503,771):
• Public services such as transitional housing, emergency shelter, senior congregate and home-delivered meals: $365,913
• Public facilities improvements for emergency shelter and transitional housing improvements and adaptive recreation facility rehabilitation: $604,391
• Homeowner housing rehabilitation services: $345,000
• CDBG program administration: $188,467
View detailed information.
HOME Program ($705,412):
• Affordable rental housing: $354,409
• Affordable single family homes: $340,000
View detailed information.
Residents can contact Human Services Planner Cindy Ensign at 480-312-2646 or email@example.com for more information.
Learn about available resources to help residents at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/assistance.
Those interested in donating to various programs can visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/shares.


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Rome II Total War
Posted 02 July 2012 - 11:03 AM
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh yes. It's finally happening. I haven't been excited for any game since Battlefront II. This just might be the last game I'll ever buy. *wets pants*
Live action trailer:
Posted 02 July 2012 - 12:37 PM
I didn't really like the new gameplay from empire through Shogun 2.
Posted 02 July 2012 - 05:05 PM
But anyways. ROME 2 TOTAL WAR?? AWESOME NEWS!
RonMaverick291 (Gametrailers) said:
Posted 02 July 2012 - 05:51 PM
Still have to play Shogun 2 and Napoleon. Quite liked a lot about Empire but yes, definitely wasn't as good as Rome, but certainly nice for a change of pace and whatnot.
Also need to finish my damned Medieval 2 campaign
Haven't played that since February or something. Dangit.
Posted 02 July 2012 - 07:16 PM
Important highlights:
-more emphasis on game cut scenes, dialog, and whanot
-beach landing battles, ships + ground units
-individual units can take cover
-new secondary tactical view:
-3rd person view:
Scanty details but it's looking to be the game I've always dreamed of, a realistic, historically accurate, tactical, strategic, with bone splintering detail in all of it's gory epicness.
Edited by Cheeseinator, 02 July 2012 - 07:17 PM.
Posted 02 July 2012 - 11:06 PM
Haven't tried Shogun II yet for some odd reason. It appeals to me, but I just didn't give it a whirl. Maybe later.
As for this? Has me as interested as Shogun II. That live-action trailer got peaked my interest heh. Hope to see how it'll shape up in the end.
Posted 03 July 2012 - 06:11 AM
Mizu, on 02 July 2012 - 11:06 PM, said:
Thing is: it always takes about 50,000 years to complete a Total War campaign, doesn't it?
Which is part of why it's so good... but also makes it daunting to start a campaign.
Posted 03 July 2012 - 06:15 AM
Cheeseinator, on 02 July 2012 - 07:16 PM, said:
RonMaverick291 (Gametrailers) said:
Posted 03 July 2012 - 11:45 AM
slornie, on 03 July 2012 - 06:15 AM, said:
Yeah, agreed... we'll have to see about that.
Would like more story if done right and the little bit of family politics in Rome and Medieval 2 were kind of cool concepts, they just didn't go anywhere but might be cool if they were developed a bit more.
Posted 03 July 2012 - 11:57 AM
The new tactical macro-scale view is the most exciting news for me. A slight annoyance I had with all TW games is when you have a really big battle, and you have constantly pause the game or put it in slow motion while jumping around to all sides of the battlefields in order to simultaneously manage your whole army, That was kinda annoying, but it seems like this new feature will simplify the macro=management.
Posted 06 July 2012 - 08:57 PM
Posted 07 July 2012 - 12:47 AM
Hopefully in Rome II the above speculations will be possible, that's what the trailer seemed to imply anyway.
Posted 07 July 2012 - 01:38 PM
Maybe I should go back and play the first Rome again.
Edited by ChessRules, 07 July 2012 - 01:38 PM.
"I don't think you fully appreciate the situation, Private! The only thing standing between these things and your family is me, you, and ten thousand rounds of ammo!"
Posted 07 July 2012 - 02:47 PM
It looked really awesome and according to the magazine CA was still working on the graphics. They talked about more detailed models than in Shogun 2 in the end version, which was already the case. It basically looked like giant cutscenes.
They also said that the zooming is more like Supreme commander now. You can zoom out all the way that all you see is icons instead of the full unit. Zooming was eally detailed in the sense that you filled your screen with just one character. Detailed and all.
So graphically... Yeah... It's awesome.
You can now also control the towers on your wall in the sense that you could pic their targets. Fighting is also more detailed and in a sense chaotic. It looks like a real battle playing out. People pushing their enemy off a wall. Stabbing a sword in someones neck. One fighting the enemy head on while a friend jams his spear up the rear end.
The general now shouts inspirational speeches DURING the battle instead of ahead of it. More or less responding to your orders.
No real info on the campaign map though, there will be only 1 roman faction. The splitted 3 (4 if you count the city, Rome, itself) in Rome was useful for the rebellion part and making a empire out of the republic. But now there are new options on the campaign map that wouldn't work with multiple rome factions. There will be backstabbing generals and other treacherous acts, which will now replace the need for those factions. There also will be the choice to stay a republic and uphold the values of the republic against insurrection (AND SUCCEED!) Or you just grab power for yourself and face the possibilities of being 'Brutalized (which comes from brutus stabbing you in the back me thinks)'.
Posted 07 July 2012 - 05:50 PM
Piglet, on 07 July 2012 - 02:47 PM, said:
Must be that new macro-view thing. Excellent...
Piglet, on 07 July 2012 - 02:47 PM, said:
FINALLY! Oh the many battles I could have in all previous Total War games, had I been able to control fire from the towers.
Piglet, on 07 July 2012 - 02:47 PM, said:
Oooh, that's a nice touch. In M2TW I would often use my general's rally ability just to hear the horn and the general to shout something, made the battles much more cinematic.
Piglet, on 07 July 2012 - 02:47 PM, said:
That's good as well. I would always have to help out my fellow Roman factions as they struggled to gain any ground over their respective foes.
Speaking of which, I also hope there'll be some sort of new coordination you can do with your allies. Suggesting targets for them to hit or something. Empire finally made defending your allies more feasible, as military access was more easily granted. I have never, ever, ever, EVER gotten my allies to give me military access in RTW or M2TW, so whenever I'd rush to their defense, they'd always get mad at me for stepping into their territory, even if they were down to one last region and under siege.
Posted 07 July 2012 - 08:30 PM
ChessRules, on 07 July 2012 - 01:38 PM, said:
One thing I love from the Total War games is how much you can change the outcome of a battle based on the tactics you use.
For instance, I think it was in Empire where I once lost a battle by miles. I then reloaded (I know, I know... bad gamesmanship >_<) and using different tactics, I won the battle by a considerable amount.
It's great knowing that the right kind of tactics can render certain troops useless or lethal and completely change how the battle goes.
It's especially fun when you're outnumbered defending a settlement with only a few proper troops
Had a ****ing legendary defense of a castle in Medieval 2 against the HRE... but I won't get into that or I shall be here all day
I REALLY, really have to get back into that Medieval 2 campaign...
Then I have the entirety of Napoleon to get into.
Posted 08 July 2012 - 04:26 AM
Cheeseinator, on 07 July 2012 - 05:50 PM, said:
Speaking of which, I also hope there'll be some sort of new coordination you can do with your allies. Suggesting targets for them to hit or something. Empire finally made defending your allies more feasible, as military access was more easily granted. I have never, ever, ever, EVER gotten my allies to give me military access in RTW or M2TW, so whenever I'd rush to their defense, they'd always get mad at me for stepping into their territory, even if they were down to one last region and under siege.
I had the same problem. Since the news of R2TW I have installed Rome again, I have gotten a huge amount of europe in my pocket when the Brutii and the Scipii have still to conquer some parts of land outside Italy. The are trying in greece and africa and sometimes succeed in taking over a town, but it's hardly worth mentioning.
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Objectives on Resumes Are So Last Century - Really?? by Jean Cummings - Oct, 2013 People have been telling you for years now to drop the objective on your resume - it automatically dates you and makes your resume look old-fashioned. Well, that is undeniably true, if we're talking about the typical objective statement that reads like: Objective: Seeking a position as a Project Manager where I can contribute to the company and continue to upgrade my skills. Ditch it, if you've got one like it. But let... |
3 Popular Resume Writing Clichés to Avoid by Debra Wheatman - Oct, 2013 Selecting the appropriate adjectives to describe your best self in your resume can be a daunting challenge. For the professional resume writers and career coaches on our team, doing this task on behalf of our clients can be even tougher. Below are 4 of the most common resume writing clichés we see, and our suggestions on what to do to avoid using them incorrectly and turning off a potential employer. The key takeaway is a less... |
Best Way to Have Outstanding References by J.T. O'Donnell - Oct, 2013 Last week, I thought I had a phone stalker on my cell. I didn't recognize the number and the caller ID had a weird name. Finally, I picked up the phone. It turned out to be the head of HR for a company in NYC doing a reference check on an intern I had 5+ years ago. I was totally caught off-guard. I hadn't heard from this person in over two years, was given no warning I'd be contacted, and didn't even know what position he was... |
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