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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.comments2014-12-08T05:16:17.522-05:00"Talking Transportation"JIM CAMERONhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-39243526022241974902014-09-30T16:25:21.061-04:002014-09-30T16:25:21.061-04:00CTers may no like Malloy and the tax situation but...CTers may no like Malloy and the tax situation but Foley is very clearly an ALEC minion. His platform will be whatever his controllers tell him to do. If he wins and towns, subsequently, are dumb enough to vote enough of these toadies for Citizens United into the State House, CT can look forward to being the next WI, MI, FL or worse, KS. If we want to build our economy back up in this state we have got to improve mass transit to NYC. That's why we lost out on businesses moving to Stamford and SoNo after 9/11. NJTransit has much better service.Kathleen Creightonhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-81612717658485123512014-09-27T13:22:11.385-04:002014-09-27T13:22:11.385-04:00I think the problem is that Metro North is viewed ...I think the problem is that Metro North is viewed as being a company when it is not. CDOT's role in funding projects and service is CT is also not understood by the average commuter.Raymond Russellhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-76040194477139300442014-08-23T13:28:13.575-04:002014-08-23T13:28:13.575-04:00I just took the Vermont to DC train from Brattlebo...I just took the Vermont to DC train from Brattleboro to Stamford for the second time in as many months. The first trip was $51.00 on a Thursday while the second, on a Friday, was $69.00, probably because Fridays aer busier. A little pricey but the peace of mind and relaxation are worth it. When I arrived in Stamford, I bought the $2.50 ticket to Darien.
 This is a wonderful way to travel! The trains were on time (12:30 arrival at Brattleboro and 5:30 at Stamford), clean and the conductors are super friendly, helpful, informative and ever present. The station at Brattleboro is manned by volunteers who seem to be in a contest to see who can be friendlier, most helpful and funnier. A totally pleasant trip all the way around. Nina MillerHomer105http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-22601015705412060172014-08-19T10:26:27.481-04:002014-08-19T10:26:27.481-04:00The Stamford Advocate editorial calling for commut...The Stamford Advocate editorial calling for commuters not to bear the cost of the increase was another exercise in silliness. If Metro North is spending more, whether on safety, capital, repairs or operating costs, its got to come from somewhere. The paper, like the candidates, engages in wishful thinking as if there is a source other that (1) subsidies or (2) fares.

One way or another, we're paying.Doug Karphttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-28697718234583473602014-08-14T03:40:06.065-04:002014-08-14T03:40:06.065-04:00Nice information.Nice information.David Johnsonhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-68513404265597439842014-07-30T23:27:04.511-04:002014-07-30T23:27:04.511-04:00To show that grievances are being addressed to, Me...To show that grievances are being addressed to, Metro-North has worked hard since to restore its reputation in the Gold Coast with the implementation of the 100-day plan which includes a new timetable as well as scheduled track and catenary work.Michael Maloneyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-47113795743608374082014-07-09T13:35:26.951-04:002014-07-09T13:35:26.951-04:00The condition of tracks should theoretically never...
The condition of tracks should theoretically never be a safety issue, because if they start to deteriorate, the proper response is a slow order. Tracks that can't handle full track speed are just fine when trains reduce their vibration and track stress by slowing. When tracks cause a derailment it is not normally a visible long-term condition, rather it is a broken rail or a shift in track structure that occurred unexpectedly. Tracks are inspected regularly in order to catch these issues, but it is always possible for an issue to develop between inspections. So that means it's difficult to see a safety issue just by looking at the tracks, although you can tell something about the company if it doesn't put a priority on keeping it's tracks up.

What is more visible is how employees act. Especially if you understand railroad operation rules, if you see employees violate them, it's a concern. Speeding is a good indicator. If the tracks are rated for 79 mph, they probably meet the standard for 85 most of the time too, but it shows a casualness towards safety if that is how engineers approach it. That specific act of going 85 instead of 79 is unlikely to cause an accident, but the thing is that all accidents happen because of a chain of unlikely things that still happened.

One railroad, the Genesee & Wyoming (which happens to be headquartered in Darian CT) uses employee injuries as a proxy for safety in general. It's easy to measure and gives data on a more ongoing regular basis than the infrequent more consequential incidents. It also tends to track safety in general. It's no accident that G&W's employee injury rate is dramatically lower than other railroads. They work at it.

The FRA keeps statistics of reportable safety incidents (most of which are minor and don't make the news) from different railroads in a format that allows comparisons (for example, per carload, per hours worked, per mile, etc). You can tell a lot about the quality of one company vs. another in looking at these statistics. This is what I'd keep an eye on to determine if Metro-North is "safe."

ChristopherChristopher Parkerhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-78160415261841051412014-07-09T13:35:10.129-04:002014-07-09T13:35:10.129-04:00Hi Jim, Several thoughts from a fellow advocate: ...Hi Jim,
Several thoughts from a fellow advocate:

First, our culture is wacked about what is "safe." We have no concept of what that means, tolerate things that cause huge numbers of death while obsessing over small numbers. The classic example of course is that no child has ever died or been injured from a razor blade from an apple at Halloween -- while after 9/11 because so many more people drove instead of flew, we had an ADDITIONAL 1,500 deaths of Americans.

The bottom line is you are safer on an unsafe railroad than driving your own car "safely". By a wide margin.

Even if you were on the train that derailed when the engineer seemed to fall asleep, that train had 1,000 people or so on board and virtually of them were fine.

Which, of course, does not answer the question of if Metro-North is unsafe. It seems that Metro-North has recently had a problematic safety record and that there are or were issues and that those issues start with the company culture. Probably it has been so for decades. On the other hand lax safety, doesn't mean unsafe (unless safe means never having an accident at all), because railroad technology is generally safe, railroad cars are sturdy and don't normally eject riders onto the pavement and safegards exist in the technology to protect against the human element.

My experience with private railroads is they respect the FRA and it's safety oversight because they generally strive for safety. The profit motive is at work here (but that motive is not a factor at Metro-North). FRA standards are such that they almost always catch something. The presence of a violation itself is not deeply concerning -- it matters what the violation is (a light out is a safety violation, but unlikely to cause an accident; rail too far out of gauge could) and matters how many there (because that indicates a lax safety culture that is more likely to lead to a slip up).

Fatigue is a different problem, one that is industry wide and affects commuter carriers too when operators have difficult schedules. The hours of service law is useful, but only goes so far.
Christopher Parkerhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-42356546625289491622014-05-12T11:53:32.564-04:002014-05-12T11:53:32.564-04:00The details of the whole 1919 motor transport conv...The details of the whole 1919 motor transport convoy across the US still boggles my mind. It is so difficult to believe that there was a time where it took months to traverse the US by auto, and not all vehicles even made it. I guess that is why all the cool people rode trains ;)mtaHarlemLinehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-24465872913290687752014-03-07T17:02:27.465-05:002014-03-07T17:02:27.465-05:00As I understand it, there were no fatalities befor...As I understand it, there were no fatalities before 2013, and all the major problems we've had have nothing to do with speed limits per se. No one would suggest lowering the speed limit on Rt. 1 if someone ran a red light. mcguirebesqhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-10474940529696183842014-03-07T15:27:57.281-05:002014-03-07T15:27:57.281-05:00Jim, Fairfield County has been a net "exporte...Jim, Fairfield County has been a net "exporter" of people the last ten years. You can find this data here from Forbes:

http://www.forbes.com/special-report/2011/migration.html

The gap might have closed during the economic downturn because people hunkered down and trying to ride it out. But one must wonder as soon as our economy improves, what will happen next? Will people see the area as a rip off and leave as soon as possible? Or will people look at the Gold Coast as a great area to move to and to raise families? SHLhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-88509262158878055692014-02-15T01:00:33.294-05:002014-02-15T01:00:33.294-05:00The GWB is a grand bridge and I know about the way...The GWB is a grand bridge and I know about the way it sways personally. Do you recall when all lanes were closed in the 80's
I do in fact I was setting in the middle on the top level with my father and a 14'x80' mobile home.
The cause of the closure was due to a tanker getting hot and the pop-off valve opened and the emergency crews feared an explosion. I remember very well and we could not exit on 121st street due to our size so we sat with our truck. The view was remarkable and I will remember this until I die mostly due to the fact of being with my father who I lost in 2010. If you look this up there is footage from news crew I believe it was channel 5 news. Charlie from VirginiaJusUhillbillyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-6070395596097490392014-02-07T04:37:14.251-05:002014-02-07T04:37:14.251-05:00Thanks for all your good work Jim. But please don&...Thanks for all your good work Jim.
But please don't forget those of us locked to Amtrak.
Wendy Maxwellhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-23702346253662630542013-12-23T15:17:24.735-05:002013-12-23T15:17:24.735-05:00Connecticut would be incapable of supporting servi...Connecticut would be incapable of supporting service on its own. Additionally, it is highly doubtful that MNCR would ever allow a private operator to run on its tracks in New York State and its Grand Central Terminal.

New York State manages to contract out services on the Port Jervis and Pascack Valley Lines to NJTransit without having to cry foul every time something goes wrong. Did you hear Governor Cuomo crying for NYS control after Hurricane Irene and Hurricane Sandy? Nope.

This doesn't have a leg to stand on.Patrick @ The LIRR Todayhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-1747472466639867932013-12-23T07:57:26.348-05:002013-12-23T07:57:26.348-05:00Wow. So its… -CT generates more revenue than NY f...Wow. So its…
-CT generates more revenue than NY for MNR.
-CT has no representation.
-CT-based, six figure-earning MNR employees have reduced accountability/oversight compared to NY-based counterparts.
Not sure I completely understood, but it seems to indicate CT passengers subsidize NY passengers. If that's the case, my recent fare hike makes more sense.
I must say, I really didn't know what I was getting into when I decided to become a MNR captive.
Jim Sullivanhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-45244820266254361922013-12-22T22:13:27.047-05:002013-12-22T22:13:27.047-05:00Dear Majorie, I ride Metro North (MNR) and was du...Dear Majorie,

I ride Metro North (MNR) and was dumbstruck at the lack of any acknowledgement that four people were killed by a "zoned out" MNR employee. It was business as usual Monday morning and every day after, until on December 19th when a legal sized "An Important Message to our Customers" appeared on the seats for the PM commute. 18-days later, it finally cleared Legal, and informed us MNR was shaken to the core by the accident. Really? I hadn't noticed. You work in the press office. Was that the strategy? Pretend it never happened. I must say it was working really well until the recent hearings, so bravo.

Anyway, after the first 3-sentances, the rest of the Important Message went on to tell us how awesome Metro North is. Now that is some good Press Officing by you guys. A simpleton like me would have had the Conductors out there making a statement on the PA of all trains. Telling the riders how terrible the employees feel about the disaster, explaining to them whether there were any tricky sections on the upcoming ride and fielding rider questions. But that's a little hard. It takes effort. The Union might not agree. Therefore, it was back to the flyers.

Thanks for the flyer and have a nice day.

Jim SullivanJim Sullivanhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-22279781435157729372013-12-13T14:31:50.920-05:002013-12-13T14:31:50.920-05:00NOTE: The following comment was e-mailed to me by...NOTE: The following comment was e-mailed to me by MNRR:

Dear Jim,

Your most recent column contains a couple of errors that need to be corrected:

"Why was Metro-North President Howard Permut noticeably absent at the crash scene and subsequent NTSB press conferences for five days after the deadly crash? Isn't he responsible for this railroad?"

Howard was at the scene both Sunday and Monday. Were you there? Or did you fail to see him on TV? Chairman Prendergast was there along with Governor Cuomo and the ranking people are always the spokesmen. As for Howard's attendance at NTSB news conferences, the NTSB runs its own show and does not invite participation by the properties they are investigating.

"Why didn't Mr. Permut and MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast attend the wakes and funerals of those who died on their railroad?"

Condolences were expressed privately. Neither man desired to intrude on family services and make the wakes and funerals more of a media side show than they already were.

These misstatements amount to personal attacks and I'd like to see you correct them.

Thank you in advance,
Margie

Marjorie Anders
Media Liaison, Metro-North Railroad & Long Island Rail Road
Press Office
JIM CAMERONhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-56433458720363558842013-12-13T09:44:39.914-05:002013-12-13T09:44:39.914-05:00Our governor ran on a platform that was honest.......Our governor ran on a platform that was honest.... he told us he would raise taxes to solve problems. And the people voted him in ! We could've sent any monkey to Hartford to get that creative. The upcoming 5% fare increase is one, I'm sure, our Governor and Madison Ave. have no second thoughts about.Fubarhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-3590585956109614472013-12-13T09:35:41.539-05:002013-12-13T09:35:41.539-05:00I have commuted to NYC on Metro-North since 1995. ...I have commuted to NYC on Metro-North since 1995. They are a rail industry descendant and inherited the New Haven corridor. Because I have seen and experienced poor service and customer/commuter abuse I expect it will continue. Fares go up in spite of the helpless commuter. hey are like any other gov't agency run service. They take in & spend lots of $$. They are wasteful and inefficient. Surveys are timid and canned. They don't want the uncomfortable truth from passengers. I say if you haven't learned and fine tuned the service, after a century of running rail in the Northeast, get out and let someone else step up. Weather is a poor excuse. Leaves are a poor excuse. Pressing timetables over passenger well being is unforegiveable. For what we pay, that any passenger should have to ride the old cars, tolerate bar cars on a.m. commutes, and sit in repulsive toilet cars, is a disgrace. Until the commuter has another rail option fares should be frozen and Metro-North should be forced to clean house and get their shit together. p.s. it is rumored that MTA Madison Ave. regards the New Haven line as a cash cow that will pay fare hikes with little objection despite poor service. Fubarhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-69722489175957311292013-11-25T07:54:10.982-05:002013-11-25T07:54:10.982-05:00Hi Jim. Im new to your blog but happy to have foun...Hi Jim. Im new to your blog but happy to have found it. I am so fed up with the daily delays that i have saved every text from mnr for over 2 months. I would love to send this list of delays/excuses to someone or some entity to get a higher profile of the issues and greater transparency. As you noted "back to normal" is not so...NinaGibhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-45775422780063632472013-11-22T16:50:07.652-05:002013-11-22T16:50:07.652-05:00At last, the real reasons behind our daily delays ...At last, the real reasons behind our daily delays are revealed. Why are the newspapers and media outlets not picking up on this story? Why are Metro-North not coming clean with their long-suffering customers? It's an absolute disgrace.Bruce Becketthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-29471154508801431582013-11-13T22:05:19.833-05:002013-11-13T22:05:19.833-05:00Thanks Jim, I was going to ask you about the delay...Thanks Jim, I was going to ask you about the delays... the commute is getting longer every day but it still does not justify driving into NYC every day. Thanks for keeping us informed.
Debbie E.Debra A, Estockhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-85375269095987474102013-11-13T12:21:29.701-05:002013-11-13T12:21:29.701-05:00This blog sums it up...I am simply tired of the ex...This blog sums it up...I am simply tired of the excuses. Unfortunately MTA will not get the picture until there is a mass exodus and revenues are at stake and there is no viable alternative. LBMhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-31246292474224346672013-11-08T12:43:49.305-05:002013-11-08T12:43:49.305-05:00I can't wait to see the performance reports. I...I can't wait to see the performance reports. If it indicates that the New Haven line was anything north of 60% on time - you know the whole thing is a farce.nick webbhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12900368.post-89015466077074744562013-05-24T11:41:55.474-04:002013-05-24T11:41:55.474-04:00I read with interest your recent commentary on the...I read with interest your recent commentary on the proposal to spend an estimated $1.5 million per mile to install Sound Barriers along I-95 in Darien. However, I think there are 3 factors affecting the determination of the reasonableness of the state's proposal which your analysis did not address. Below I have described each of these 3 factors and explain why I believe they indicate that the proposal that the cost of construction of these barriers being borne by taxpayers is reasonable, equitable, and appropriate.

(1) The Town of Darien would receive additional property tax revenue as a consequence of the installation of the Sound Barriers.
This additional tax revenue would accrue to the town as a result of the increase in property values for properties along I-95 in Darien affected by construction of the barriers. The present value of these additional property tax revenues per mile for all future years should be compared to the $1.5 million estimated construction cost per mile to determine whether this expenditure pre mile by the State of Connecticut makes economic sense.

Assuming (conservatively) that the mil rate does not increase after 2018, and other things stay the same, $93,680 per year is an estimate of the additional property tax revenue the Town of Darien would receive each year forever. This means that the Town would be the beneficiary of payments from an annual perpetuity of $93,680 per year. If the mil rate continues to climb after the 2017-2018 fiscal year, the additional property tax revenue generated by construction of the barriers would also increase.

The additional tax revenue achieved through construction of the barriers would go to Darien, not the State or Federal Government, but that additional revenue for Darien would reduce that town's dependence on financial support from the State and/or Federal Government by an amount at least equal to the cost of the barriers. Consequently, people residing in other areas of the State or Country (considering present & future generations) would not be financially supporting the State's expenditure for these sound barriers.

I would also suggest that while a portion of the estimated additional property tax revenue could be realized through sound-proofing of homes, it would be far less than that resulting from construction of the sound barriers, because the level of road noise experienced by people when they are outside on their property or when windows and/or doors are open would not be reduced by the sound-proofing. Additionally, I don't believe sound-proofing would eliminate vibrations as much as the sound-barriers would. I suggest that more tax revenue would still be lost implementing sound-proofing than the cost saving achieved from eliminating the cost of construction of sound barriers.

(2) Separately from the issue of additional property tax revenue, the fact that people in other areas of the state or country would be paying for construction of barriers from which they will derive no personal benefit is not a valid argument against the State/Federal Government spending money to do so.
As a resident of my town, my tax dollars go to pay for all kinds of construction in other areas of the State and Country from which I will derive no personal benefit. That's the way operation of a federal/state tax system or any tax system works.

(3) The State of Connecticut and the Federal Government owe the Town of Darien for loss of property tax revenue.
In the 1950's The Town of Darien was forced by the Federal Government and the State of Connecticut to forego the (future) property tax revenues in my calculation when the decision to construct
I-95 was made. It seems reasonable that it's now time for some pay-back. And my calculation doesn't include the present value of some 50+ years of lost property tax revenue for the Town of Darien.

I would be interested in your thoughts on my comments.

Best regards,

Jonathan Smith
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Teams that should have bought or sold
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Philadelphia Phillies: The Phillies couldn't even execute the biggest no-brainer trade of all -- dealing Michael Young, age 36 and an impending free agent, so they could play prospect Cody Asche every day at third and Darin Ruf at first for the rest of the year. Young could still move in August if, say, the Yankees claim him on waivers, but the Phillies also lost opportunities to deal other free agents-to-be, including Carlos Ruiz (age 34) and Chase Utley (34).
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Farm systems rising and falling
For the purposes of this exercise, some parameters to keep in mind:
1. I'm only including draft picks who've signed.
2. I'm going to assume players in the majors right now are going to lose their rookie eligibility and won't count for the next org rankings I do in the winter. (This matters because graduating prospects will hurt a system as much as a lack of performance.)
With that noted, let's take a look.
Rising systems
Minnesota Twins | Preseason rank: 2
The Twins have benefited from big jumps by several of their top prospects, balancing out the promotions of their No. 3, 4, and 5 prospects to the majors this year.
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Beating the Blues: Healthcare and Medicine or Sunshine and Exercise?
Blah! We have all been there. Sitting in your bathrobe, your future looking bleak, and your heart feeling hopeless. Not quite sad enough to cry your eyes red, but bad enough to feel tired, achy, and uninterested in anything worthwhile. These are the early stages of depression, and they should not be ignored! Depression can have a significant impact on your health.
Serotonin, Exercise, Sunshine, and Smiles
As you sit in the dark waiting for inspiration, you may begin to realize you have not had a shower in 3-days. Then you realize you have not gone to work 5-days in the past fourteen business days.
Finally, you feel a sense of dread that you are on the edge of ruining your life. So what can you do? Rather than grabbing your purse and heading out the door to the nearest physician and medication, you might consider a nice little walk. Depression can overwhelm your healthcare, and it can lead to long periods of medication use.
Depression is a complicated physical condition that is based in the brain. Levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine have been directly implemented in the condition, depression is usually treated with healthcare and medicine.
Whether your condition is extreme and debilitating or borderline intrusive on your daily functioning, it will change the way you feel and things you do. An essential focus of depression is to interfere with your drive and motivation for previously enjoyed activities. If you deal with depression then the warning here is: If you do not feel like going for a walk then that is exactly what you must do.
Depression may begin with a major life event that disrupts feelings of safety and affiliation. It can be the result of substance abuse like alcohol and food. Depression can also come from staying inside too long without appropriate levels of sun on your skin…or so they say.
Are Sunny Folks Really Happier Folks?
While the battle continues to rage on the main culprit for the connection between exercise and serotonin, empirical research is specific on one fact: People who have higher levels of serotonin in their brains appear to spend more time in the sun. Serotonin is low in people suffering with symptoms of depression. The area of contention rests with the "time in the sun" component.
Researchers in healthcare and medicine are unsure if actual sunlight acts as a catalyst for promoting the production of serotonin in the body or could it be something else? They continue to search for the physical connection between sunlight and serotonin.
Right now it is popular to assert that exercise is the physical catalyst for the increased serotonin levels found in the brains of people who spend increased time in the sun. Activities in the sunshine tend to include increased amounts of exercise. Whether sports or simply shopping as you enjoy the nice weather of warm (sunny) days, the popular view is that exercise-not sun-is the true catalyst for increased serotonin connected to sun. So what is the answer? Exercise and sunshine or healthcare professionals and medication?
A Short Walk Goes a Long Way!
With scientists continuing to explore the complicated simplicity of this fact of life, people experiencing light to moderate depression can become scientists on their own condition. Rather than jumping for a prescription to chase away the blues, one may consider a slight increase in exercise. Antidepressants can have a wide range of uncomfortable side-effects that will aggravate your unhappy condition. Exercise researchers have long reported on the endorphins that are associated with exertion and exercise, lending credibility to the question on sunshine, exercise, and serotonin.
Anecdotal reports from previously depressed people suggests that only slightly increased levels of activity will result in a respectable uplift in mood. In the beginning, it appears the increased mood may not last longer than 4–hours to 6-hours. If the depressed person will commit to daily walks for up to seven days a week, the uplifted mood will begin to last from 12 to 24 hours.
Many report that a process of frequent walks spread throughout the day is the optimal condition for chasing their sadness into oblivion. One woman reported 4 daily walks of 15-20 minutes each. She recorded her daily walks for three months. Not only did she experience dramatic increase in mood, she was surprised to see she had lost 8-lbs with no change in diet. By focusing on her daily walks and her feelings of depression, she had not noticed the physical changes of her lost weight.
If you are having the blahs and in good health, then give yourself the treat of a short afternoon walk for the next few days. If depression is a condition you worry with frequently, you should see your healthcare provider immediately for an evaluation. After securing approval to begin a light exercise program, then start enjoying those short, easy daily walks. At the end of the month, you will contributed to better healthcare without medication. Even if you still feel sad, you will be physically healthier. What have you got to lose? Walk your way back to happiness and productivity. You just may need a new wardrobe as well!
Discount Vaporizer Pens
There is a wide selection of retail outlets and online stores that you can use to select the right type of discount vaporizer pen once you have finally made a concrete decision and have determined which one you would like to purchase. There are a lot of different brands and styles that you can pick from, and these products will probably force you into realizing how powerful they really are, and how we have come such a long way in the vaporizer industry. The years of smoking out of joints and blunts are over, we are now in the future and have this wonderful access to supreme technologies that provide us convenience that is unmatched in other realms of subject matter. The vaporizer industry has been filled with a variety of different companies, all looking to cash in on the next big thing. There are so many different companies out there that they all need to be recognized individually, for the complexity of this industry is really starting to get out of hand. With all of the competition and desire from the consumer to find a truly innovative product, things are just starting to heat up and we will see what these rival companies are truly capable of in the coming months.
Most people who get started with a vaporizer pen will choose a well known 3 in 1 unit such as the budy pen platinum pro from vaporite. This portable vape is good for oils and concentrates, but most people don't really like it's dry herb attachment and claim that it consistently burns the herbs. If you want to avoid combustion then you will have to try to get something else or find a glass screen that will separate the herb from the heating coil. This way you will be able to truly vaporize the herb without inhaling any smoke.
There is a new desktop vaporizer on the market that is really making some headway and is being called the volcano killer. You may have heard of it on blog posts or talk shows, and it has been discussed thoroughly throughout the past year since it's release. We are talking about the herbalizer, a brand new desktop vaporizer that uses a lamp as a heating system, and it takes temperature control to a whole new level with precision and accuracy that has never before been witnessed in the vape community. Of course there are the critics who say that this vaporizer is not that good and isn't really worth $729, and that is a pretty hefty price tag. But we think that it really is worth this much because it offers such an amazing performance that it really does earn every cent of that price tag. Users who have purchased this product say that it was absolutely worth every penny and outperforms all other vaporizers on the market. This is exciting, and we will probably see many more people purchase these products in the upcoming years.
Teeth Whitening costs in the UK
Prices of therapy differ from one facility to an additional. They are based upon a variety of factors that include the level of the treatment called for, the dental practitioner's charges, the products utilized and the aftercare service.
As you can think of, the more prominent the facility the a lot more pricey the therapy will be. If a facility is utilizing the most up to date techniques with a high profile dental expert then this will be reflected in the expense.
Costs also depend upon whether you have in-house procedure or go with a home bleaching kit. In-surgery procedure such as laser device teeth bleaching is quicker therefore much more costly compared to a house bleaching package. The price relies on the kind of treatment you have.
As a harsh quick guide, teeth bleaching as a whole can set you back from £ 300 around £ 1,000 or additional. Rates for specific procedures are as follows:.
Pearly whites lightening is not available on the NHS who see it along with aesthetic dentistry as a whole as a 'way of living' option. By this they imply it is something you opt to have actually done as opposed to a medical need.
If you are trying to find economic aid then take into consideration oral finance. Numerous centers operate their very own finance plan wherein you obtain a loan to pay for your procedure and afterwards repay it on a monthly basis. Check with your dentist regarding this.
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4 Top Rated Birmingham Restaurants
With hundreds of restaurants in Birmingham, you will apparently be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a great restaurant. That is why you should be familiar with some of the best restaurants in the city where you have a sumptuous meal.
1. Asha's Restaurant
If you are a fan of Indian food and Indian music, this Indian restaurant in Birmingham is a great choice for you. It has a large intimate space that is decorated in a welcoming style. The restaurant serves a wide array of foods ranging from Tandoori kebabs, Indian curries to international cuisines. It is reputed for being one the hotels in UK that serves most delicious Indian meals. With 4 spectacular dining rooms and top-notch chefs, you can be assured of getting an amazing dining experience at Asha's restaurant.
2. Bohemia Restaurant
The modern British restaurant is situated in the Bustling Selly Oak area. The elegant restaurant adds a continental touch to the city. It is open all day, and you can therefore pop in for a sumptuous diner after a hard day of work. It offers wonderfully chilled and relaxed vibe. You will feel instantly at ease the moment you step in the restaurant's premises. It is a great dining place for lovers of herb sausages, roasted ribs, dauphinoise potatoes and poached cod fillet. They have a wonderful modern British menu that promises a variety of new dishes upon every return visit. Bohemia runs frequent jazz nights, comedy evenings and acoustic nights.
3. Malmaison Brasserie
Located in the city's cool shopping and nightlife centre, the restaurant has a sassy styling and spacious dining rooms. They have a modern European menu that features tasty burgers, roasted chicken along with different types of European cuisines. It is the best place to start your day with a heavy breakfast and end it with a luxurious dinner.
4. The Kings Head
The restaurant's menu focuses on fresh locally grown foods. It has a 150 capacity dining room along with a 200 capacity lounge bar that offers fine wines, live music and traditional ales. Their food is delicious and they also boast of a modern British menu.
Now that you know some of the city's top rated restaurants, you will no longer have to worry about your next meal while in Birmingham.
Getting Orthopedic Treatment in Tampa
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Some people would go out of their way to avoid surgery at all costs. The prospect of any invasive procedure frightens many. But is surgery really something to fear? Or is the outcome of not getting treated something far worse? It may depend on the doctor.
Surgeries such as hip replacement or resurfacing, knee replacement, and spine surgery are all procedures that are not prescribed by honest doctors unless there is a likely need for it. If you trust your doctor, and he recommends it, seriously weigh the costs of not listening to his or her medical advice, and do not hesitate to act accordingly. Your health is something to be treasured. Always remember, though, that in the end, you are solely responsible for your personal health and decisions.
Note: Directory pages such as Cervical Spinal Stenosis St Pete contain a list of doctors in the area along with their office contact information.
How can you choose a reliable medical doctor? Here are a few things you can keep in mind:
Be cautious when choosing a doctor that is part of a group. Talented, amazing doctors get into these groups, and sometimes they must meet the approval of the other members before being allowed to join, so there is a measure of reviewing done. Just make sure your doctor isn't distracted by office politics and has enough personal interest in you and has your well-being at the top of his or her list of priorities.
Take precautions when choosing a doctor that handles a lot of injuries related to events like car accidents. There may be wonderful doctors and attorneys involved with personal injury, but there are also dishonest ones. Just be careful. Make your choice wisely.
Reviews are invaluable. Research your prospective physician carefully, and only go with one you feel completely comfortable with.
If you have just started looking for an orthopedic specialist, online directories may be of help to you. For example, if you are interested in hip surgery, you can visit the page Find Orthopaedic Surgeons Hip Resurfacing Tampa. This site contains other pages for several different surgical procedures, as well as information on doctors in the Tampa Bay area.
Five Facts You Need To Know About Hair Extensions
Always seek advice from a qualified professional. "You definitely want to go to a stylist first when having them put into your hair. They will help to make sure that you have the right texture and color. Now we have so many options that it makes it easier for people to blend. It used to be the two-toned look where the [extensions] are dark and their hair is brown. Crazy, crazy stuff."
- Get good quality hair extensions. Ask for Brazilian hair and have it custom-made for yourself. One of the things I dislike is when women take the weave out of the pack and just put it in straight away. You need to have it styled first so that it looks natural and realistic on your head.
- Do not forget about your night hair care routine. I think stylish hair and healthy hair is possible. Sleeping with a silk sleeping cap or sleep on a silk pillowcase at night helps to protect the hair from dryness, breakage and having to constantly apply heat on it every day.
- Loosen your weave. If weave is too tight, be weary. Long-term damage or alopecia can occur if not properly installed or maintained. Do not apply a chemical on it as this will cause hair to shed even more. I've witnessed hair fall straight off a person's head.
- Allow your natural hair to breathe. Shampoo, consition and oil. I recommend women to use hot oil treatments, whether it's with natural oils or their favorite oil product to prevent hair from getting dry. Virgin coconut oil is fantasic, as well. You can apply it on your hair, but I love to apply it all over my body. I even cook with it too.
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I am so thrilled to announce that my album 'Shades of Red' is now available for Digital Download on Itunes! Here's the link! The physical Cd is coming soon!!!
Annie Bonsignore | Shades of Red
Release Date: October 30th, 2014 (Canada)
Formats: CD and Digital
Label: Independent release
Distribution: Silverbirch Inc
Genre: Pop, Crossover, Inspirational
Sounds Like: Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, Regina Spektor
- Annie Bonsignore's self produced debut album, Shades of Red is a collection of 11 original songs with her extraordinary voice accompanied only by piano and violin, with minimalist traces of guitar and percussion. Mini operatic excursions take the place of solos, in this air tight production that really breathes. Ranging from early Brill Building era songcraft to modern Disney stylings, Annie has made an exceptionally beautiful, emotive album, all about the darker shades of love.
- Annie's Bonsignore's first album will be released in Canada on CD with distribution through Silverbirch Inc and in Digital format with distribution through Itunes.
Focus tracks include Moon Stained Black (Track 2) and Loving you Anyway (Track 8) – Both featured in the Independent film 'A Dark Matter' in 2013. 3. Best of Me (Track 1) Treasure Box(Track 3), both potential singles.
- Annie is currently performing in Toronto and the surrounding areas.
o October 23rd – Gate 403 in Roncesvalles, Toronto 9pm – 12
o November 9th 2014 – The Revival in Toronto. – Singer Songwriter showcase
o November (Date TBA) 2014 – Musideum, Toronto.
- Annie is a South African born singer/songwriter and pianist who has been living in Toronto, Canada for ten years. She was born into a family of passionate musicians. Her father is a guitarist and singer, and her mother is a music teacher. Annie began singing and playing the piano in competitions and festivals at the tender age of five, composing by age nine and singing professionally by the age of eleven. She was a top ten finalist in South Africa's "Popstars" competition. Annie has taught voice and chorus at many schools in South Africa. She sings many different genres ranging from pop to opera. She has performed nationally in South Africa and maintains a Thriving voice studio and performance schedule in Toronto. Annie is currently recording her first studio album of original songs, four of which were featured in an independent film in 2013. She recently received a FACTOR grant for the Professional Demo Award.
Praise for "Shades of Red"
"I was really struck by your music, and especially your vocals and harmonies" – David Neveu, pianist and composer.
"Powerful and Inspirational" – Massive World Management"
"These are fantastic! Beautiful. I love the feel and the harmony – and your singing and piano playing are wonderful….I'm moved by your music" – Jordan O' Connor Composer/Bassist/Arranger/Producer/Film Editor
"Annie Bonsignore is the gorgeous singing voice of Laura. Her spiritual lyrics combined with an unstoppable creative energy carries A Dark Matter to new levels with a complex and unique soundtrack" James Naylor – Writer and Director of the film 'A Dark Matter'.
Best of Me – Song Assessment by the Songwriters Association of Canada
- Rating 1 – 10 Artistic level, Commercial Potential, Song Quality – 9/10
- "Excellent job, this is a fine song for your record"
- "You have a wonderful sense of melody and that is the most difficult thing to master"
Annie Bonsignore – Shades of Red
Words, Music and Production by Annie Bonsignore
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Monthly Archive for February, 2012
Simon's Cat
A friend of ours loaned us a cartoon book called "Simon's Cat," and near as we can tell, the book's aim was to document my life with Snowball in pictures. The illustrations are done by a man named Simon Tofield, who according to the "Simon's Cat" website, is an English animator with an interest in […] [Read More]
Marriage lessons
Today, my wife and I are celebrating our 80th anniversary. Eighty days, that is. Hey, don't snicker: That's eight days longer than a certain socialite and NBA player, and only 74 years, nine months shy of Gino Turchi and his wife, Willie. What have we learned in this still fledgling marriage? Here are a few […] [Read More]
Distance no threat to brothers' bond
Here's my column from Sunday's newspaper on Siena's Brandon Walters and his special bond with his younger brother, Shane: Brandon Walters' younger brother, Shane, never has been to a Siena men's basketball game. But if the Saints are on TV, you can be sure Shane is watching, quietly until his big brother steps to the […] [Read More]
They come from the land down under: Tim Tams
A few months ago my wife was kind enough to spend two hours at the Post Office shipping a box to Australia to help out a friend down under. Well, this past week her good deed was rewarded – with food! Her Australian friend, whom she had met a few years back while studying abroad, […] [Read More]
Annoying cats
My wife has the week off, which means she is spending a lot of quality time with our two cats, Snowball and Visa. After 48 hours of feline bonding, she's come to a conclusion: The cats are annoying. (And we should get a dog.) Here are some reasons why: • Snowball likes to lick – […] [Read More]
Most embarrassing workout songs
Spring is coming, which means it's time for me to start running again, which means it's also time to refresh my iPod's workout list. I will include a few of these — and admit it, you will too: "You're the best," Joe Esposito: If I bust a Karate move mid-stride, you can be sure I've […] [Read More]
Linsanity and the $75,000 basketball card
Back in October I bought 50,000 baseball, football and basketball cards for a story about the declining hobby of card collecting and the concurrently declining values of the cards themselves. Because I couldn't think of anything to do with the cards, I gave some to charity and most of the rest to high school and […] [Read More]
Another reason to love Southwest
I always carry on – not just to avoid fees, but because I hate getting off the plane and then wasting half an hour at the carousel waiting for my luggage to pop out. So when I bought a new suitcase a few weeks back, I did some research to be sure it was carry-on […] [Read More]
Valentine's Day, the early edition
After work Monday night, I stopped into my local florist. Before I even reached the counter, a woman working in the shop called to me, "Are you picking up?" "Nope," I said. "Just placing an order." She looked at me and laughed. "You're waiting until now?" she said. Um, pardon? I was in the store […] [Read More]
The Capital Region's best diner is … what?
I only visited the Miss Albany diner once, but the news of any diner closing brings a certain sadness. I love diners. Maybe it's because the diner counter is a great place to dine solo. Or maybe it's because they seem so well-suited to reading newspapers. Or maybe I just happen to like greasy pork […] [Read More]


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There's a coastal flood warning, but it's no snowpocalypse.
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The sole purpose of this app is to capture the crazy, outrageous behavior at school.
" Got a "Psycho classmate or teacher?
When A School Mate is Acting Weird
Everybody gets into a bad mood once in awhile, right? I'm sure you can remember days where you even said things you didn't mean or just didn't feel like talking. Feeling sad or angry once in awhile is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about, but when it lasts more than a couple of days then it might be time track that behavior.
Young people will do bad things not because they're bad people but because they don't know how to deal with their moods.
Sometimes this is even because bad things happened to them that weren't their fault. That's why it's important to help someone when they seem like something is not quite right.

If you ever notice a friend or even a classmate that you don't speak to very much acting strange then its time to track their pattern with "My classmates app"
Even teacher can be crazy or good so why not use "My classmates app" on them to.
We don't want you to think that you need to report every last thing you see to a teacher or parent, but there are certain things that you may notice that are considered warning signs that something is wrong and "My classmates app" helps you find them in a nice and easy way. If you notice someone at school doing a couple of these things on the list, then you should talk to your teacher right away.

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•If you see a weapon
•If someone tells you they are in a gang
•If someone asks you to join a gang or to do something bad
•If you see or get offered drugs or alcohol
•If you see a kid that is always alone and doesn't have many friends
•If someone threatens you in anyway
•If someone is a bully
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Signs of life return to New Orleans as Isaac moves on
Dawn brought lighter winds and intermittent rain in New Orleans. People in one Uptown neighborhood came out to begin cleaning up and just walk around. Police cars patrolled, but no city or power company crews were evident there early Thursday.
Sixty-seven-year-old Hal Mumford wasn't waiting for city workers to clean up the street outside his house. Feeling cooped up after two nights without power, he raked fallen branches away from a catch basin so water could drain out of the gutters.
Sixty-year-old George Escher came out to give his two small dogs their first walk since the storm hit. He says Isaac has been mostly an inconvenience, though his dogs were spooked when a tree fell on the house — and the humidity has caused problems with his hearing aids.
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OMGosh. This was delicious! I didn't have chili pepper so used jalapeno and also added the cilantro as suggested by other reviewers. So so good! That you, Chris Morocco!
Delicious and so easy. I am going to try it with just roasted veges and some grains, maybe barley or quinoa for a light salad. I will also try adding cilantro.
I winged it. Because I didn't have fresh Jalapeno, rice wine vinegar or broccoli, I used jalapenos from a jar, drained them, added Sherry wine vinegar and roasted fresh asparagus alongside the salmon. It was fantastic!
Delicious. If you have leftovers pour the vinaigrette on the salmon and refrigerate for the next day. Delicious on its own or on a salad. Will add cilantro next time. Great suggestion
So good and super easy! I let the Jalapeno marinade a while, maybe like an hour - tasted amazing! A keeper!
Thought this recipe sounded wonderful based on the reviews - but felt it was just OK - the rice vinegar combined with the capers just overpowers the salmon - definitely won't make the 'keeper' grade.


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Is Aradhana a wife or a caretaker? A healthy spirited wife will not tolerate a husband like Shailendra in this age. No wonder Shailendra cannot adjust to this modern day sati savitri who does not have an iota of self respect. On the otherhand, the vamp looks more focussed and intelligent and also knows how to use men like Shailendra. I feel sick whenever I watch this tear soaked Shweta Tiwari.
Oh c''mon! This is not done... Shailendra and Aradhna can''y re-unite! Aradhna deserves someone better, like Shantanu and i want them to be together... It''s good if Shailendra realises his mistake, but i don''t think Aradhna should start afresh with him again... I truly want the Shantanu Aradhna track to move forward, no biwi no.1 story for me pls...!
I want Aradhana and Shantanu together
oh nyccccc thank god dat sheilindra at least realizes dat how important aradhana is in his lyf!
pls air the show at 10:30
I have missed the track once the show was rescheduled to 6:30 from 10:30
Ab pata chala DMG ki inti stupid story line kyu hai.Cuz they are giving MORE importance to JKBH.Damn!!!Any way.Good 4 cinevistaas
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It's X100 again! This time I'm stuck with level 24 silver lex, lvl 24 knightfall bane and a gold, Wonder Woman lvl 24! I can't believe I'm taking on golds! Some are a bit easy and some are extremely hard! Thanks for your help! (If you do help)
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Use 3 gold character. Put character with the most health as tank, and the most strength as attack, and the middle put the average.
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Thank for all the help Rory!
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A good team of all silver can beat even some gold. Good combo is Harley/Nightwing/Flash, use Harley's first move when you can on Lex, since he'll drain you before you reach 2 bars. When Nightwing hits the field use Ground Sparks when they get just over a bar, keep them from using special moves. Put Flash out for his second move, use it to hammer a lot of damage, then switch. Use Nightwing to soak damage with his passive, and use all heavy combos, keep them from getting initiative. If you get two bars Kali Fury is great to finish off low health enemies. This applies to every fight, until even this team can't win, and you just need gold cards.
General advice: Keep a rhythm (heavy combo + launch, block, counter attack immediately, repeat), especially with Wonder Woman. Pay attention to attack sequence and try to block as soon as they start to attack. Pay attention to which characters heavy combos launch (Deathstroke, Green Lantern, Cyborg, Wonder Woman, etc), and which ones allow you to immediately resume attacking (Nightwing for example), sometimes starting attack sequence while enemy is rising can keep them from getting in at attack of their own.
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Ok so you need to have 3 characters of gold. save up for 75000 packs, once a day. wanna know haw much i have, i have everthing elite 7, every gold, except ares and containment dooms day and other gold challenges im not lying, i have 72000000 after i logged out of multiplayer
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- 0Apr 28, '10 by keegs13Risking sounding like an idiot... here goes:
I want to do something involving the military, whether that be military intel/ intelligence analyst or a nurse. Most likely nurse, but I have a few questions if anyone can help me out!! I am looking at becoming an RN at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's nursing.
1. What exactly is the difference between a military nurse and a civilian nurse that works on the base, can you be a civilian nurse working on a base?
2. is my BSN enough?
3. Can anyone enlighten me on what EXACTLY the military nursing experience is like.. are you always with the military? how do you choose a branch? what do you usually do?
Thanks!!!Last edit by keegs13 on Apr 28, '10
- 0Apr 29, '10 by midinphx, BSNYou are sure starting from scratch here. lol.
A BSN is the appropriate degree to commission as a nurse in the AF, Army, or Navy. It is competetive to get in, so watch your GPA.
Start by looking at the various service sites (airforce.com, etc) and review what each says about their branch.
You sign up initially for a set number of years and re-sign as you go. You can sign up for as few as 3 years to start (which is a good way to test the waters).
I hope that starts answering your questions. Good luck.
- 0Apr 29, '10 by shapelyI choose AF because I like the bases and their mission. From what I hear your day to day job in the AF is like a civilian job except you are taking care of airmen, their families, and retirees. The difference comes in when you are deployed and we will all deploy.
You can be a civilian nurse working on a military base but they usually require experience. On the other hand they will let you come in active duty without experience.
1st yo uneed to get a BSN, I love nursing. With a nursing degree the options are endless. Nurses are everywhere. Some never see a patient and some never see blood. Others are in critical areas and love it. We are educators, researchers, scientists, patient care givers, practitioners, consultants, sales reps, and more. If you think of something you want to do, a nurse can tie into if they wanted too. But you do have to make it through school and nursing school can be quite tough. Good luck
- 0Apr 29, '10 by keegs13Thank you very much for your input!! all the info i can get helps!! Looking at nursing, i really like it because i like to travel, help people, and to me, our military are my heroes and i just want to help! Would I be able to get experience in college if i did an internship or something of the like while working at a hospital? (University of Tennessee, Knoxville hospital). How competitive is nursing school? avg. GPA?
Thanks again!,
- 0Apr 29, '10 by redraccoonAnd if you consider going Reserves - keep in mind that many if not most reserve medical staff are seeing deployment in one form or another.
- 0Apr 30, '10 by keegs13Thank you for all the responses so far,they are really helping to guide me - i have a few more:
1. with a BSN, would i be able to do ICU, or is further education required, if i do get experience working/volunteering at a hospital on campus or near by?
2. Personally, what degree would you recommend?Last edit by keegs13 on Apr 30, '10
- 0May 1, '10 by jeckrnQuote from keegs13good luck with finishing school.risking sounding like an idiot... here goes:
i want to do something involving the military, whether that be military intel/ intelligence analyst or a nurse. most likely nurse, but i have a few questions if anyone can help me out!! i am looking at becoming an rn at the university of tennessee, knoxville's nursing.
1. what exactly is the difference between a military nurse and a civilian nurse that works on the base, can you be a civilian nurse working on a base? as far as being a nurse there is no difference. but the difference is civilian nurses get ot, night diff etc. military nurses do not get this but they can take time off without using benefit time etc. also military nurse can go on deployments where civilian nurses will not.
2. is my bsn enough? for a start, but if you stay in and want to get promoted you will need a masters. each service has its own requirments. it might not be in the reqs. that a masters is required, but if you do not have one you will not be considered by the promotion board as being "qualified" to be promoted.
3. can anyone enlighten me on what exactly the military nursing experience is like.. are you always with the military? how do you choose a branch? what do you usually do? to me there is not much of difference in the two. each has its pluses & minuses. in order for you to choose which you will need to investigate each service and find the best fit for you. your first hitch is 8 years, depending on your contract your active duty time can be as little as 3 years with the other 5 in the reserves. one thing about being a officer, you are a officer until you resign your commission. what i mean about this is say you have done your 8 years and do not resign several years later you might be getting a phone call stating you need to report because you are being activited.
- 0May 1, '10 by midinphx, BSNThe first contract can be as little at 3 years active duty. There will be tagged onto your paperwork that you will be inactive reserves for 5 years. this means you will end your active duty time in service and be released to be a civilian again, but... if they need your occupation, you are may get a call and need to stay active for that additional time. I was inactive reserves in the army for 5 years back during desert storm. I never got called, but knew I would have to go if they did call.
In the Air Force, as a new grad RN, you choose 1 of 2 paths. OB or med/surg. After the initial 5 week commissioned officer training (COT), in Alabama, you will be going to the nurse transition program (NTP) for like 3months. then you get your first duty station. You get a preference list where you can hope you get a certain base, but the military will place you where they need you. Most people seem to get a place on their lists. At airforce.com, you can look at potential bases. A long term goal to be ICU or flight nurse would take a few years investment in your career, you won't go in to that immediately.
I am signing up for 4 years and get a $30,000 bonus. there are many different bonus options that may serve you well. 6 years can mean $20,000 bonus and $20,000 student loan repayment.
Good luck. Keep researching.


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Wendy, 68, has 13 of the toys, made famous in the TV advert for an insurance comparison website.
She said: "The meerkats have their own fan club and I can't really stop it especially when you see the children's little faces.
"However, the adults like it just as much as the children."
She displayed them in Easter costumes this month and has dressed them up in Georgian costumes in preparation for the town's Georgian Fair on May 5.
She will then have a Queen's Diamond Jubilee theme in June, she said.
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Over the course of the coming year, the effort to protect religious liberty and the freedom of conscience will continue. In the end, this is not about bishops, it is not about Catholics, it is not about contraceptives. It is about the ideals our nation was founded upon: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. You can't do much better than the First Amendment ... Continue Reading
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Just a bit of an update...when New York Catholic Charities was contacted and asked about this scandalous invitation of Obama, the person in charge stated that it was not her decision, but rather came directly from Cardinal Dolan. The "coach" is breaking the rules!
2 years ago
Alfred Smith Dinner -- you will be known by the company you keep. Is Cardinal Dolan a fraud? or is he playing a game with our freedoms also? God please help us/
2 years ago
John the Baptist preached to Herod about his immoral relations with Herodias. Jesus accepted the meal invitations of the Pharisees and tax collectors to preach (dialogue) to them. We should always be hopeful that people, through our prayers and dialogue, will someday see the "light". We should continue to pray for the conversion of sinners.
2 years ago
Cardinal Dolan must rescind his invitation to Obama (re the Alfred E Smith dinner). If not, he sends out such mixed messages and continues to confuse the American Catholics. You CANNOT play and eat with the devil. Please go onto MilitantCatholictv.com and listen to Michael Voris as to how the American Catholic bishops are still way off base.
2 years ago
How can reasoning work on one like Obama whose mindset is pre-tuned to an Apostate against the moral & founding principles in whatever names, to the very reason that its works clash with the Catholic beliefs unto the very faith. In other words, as the Bible says " Not by his own power", but is by a delusion & for America to believe the lie being brought about, is in ignorance of the truth, that when faith is walled the future is stalled.
2 years ago
I am confused and outraged. Here he is explaining the dire consequences of Obamacare and then proceeds to invite the ABORTION PRESIDENT to the Al Sm ith dinner. Can you see the Cardinal and President Obama in a photo op shaking hands? The consequences of this invite has done much bewilderment and damage to the pro-life movement in the U.S.
2 years ago
Does fighting the good fight include Cardinal Dolan and New York Catholic Charities inviting Obama to their special dinner and fundraiser?
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Amen JoAnn
The Pope didnt appoint Timothy humbly for this posistion for nothing. My money is on the Lord and his servant Timothy Dolan. We need to continue to peacefully keep up the presure to not give into this mandate. Its not about the material like contraceptives etc. Its a conscience right at stake here. The right to choose wisely over bad decisions to which will hurt a nation eventually. The contraceptives are everywhere but it is just that a prescription and a material not the be all end all of human existence. When we purchase or not to purchase a good this is our right as well. We shouldnt be forced to buy into a culture which goes against our intrinsic rights and eithics. Christian or otherwise. Ive heard some people practice Natural Family Planning who arent necessarily Catholics this fight is for everyone.
God Bless and fight the good fight. Let your representatives know.
2 years ago
Religious Liberty is working... The religious leaders advised catholics. Catholic owner of Hercules Industries appealed to the court (the place constitutional issues are handled) court issued an injunction(Hercules does not have to follow the law till the court decides) and the issue will be decided. The religious leaders have the liberty to file briefs in the court supporting Hercules and the court rules the law unconstitutional. Problem solved.
The following scenario will probably happen under Religious Liberty and freedom of conscience. Muslim religion permits a man to marry upto 4 wives. So can they then claim exemption from the one man one wife law under Religious LIberty.
The current HHS mandate says that the religious organizations are not paying the Contraceptive insurance premiums but will be covered like medicare and there is no compulsion to use contraceptives. Nobody has objected to Medicare on principle (the exception is based on cost)
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Joe: I think Jo Ann is Right On. He HAS to Listen. But sadly, like Jo Ann said, It probably won't make a difference. We hope and pray for even those most hardened of hearts. This article was Very Good...Keeping us updated about what's going on w/this Whole Mess. C.Dolan appears a real Fighting Irishman for the right kind of fight. Yeah! Morning Blessings....
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Psalm, Psalms 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
[Psalm Of David] To Yahweh belong the earth and all it ... Read More
Gospel, Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town ... Read More
Saint of the Day
St. Dominic of Silos
December 20: Benedictine abbot and defender of the faith. Born in Canas, ... Read More