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Things have been like this since I can remember. It is a family joke that I am the moodiest person on the planet. I can smile one minute, and then get so angry I shake the next. I always chalked it up to being a cranky teenager, who was going through a phase.
The last few years things have been really progressing at a scary rate. Along with the moodiness, I have lacked the desire to do anything. Don't want to go out with friends etc. I lived alone, and stayed alone. Went to work and came home, days where I wouldn't even talk to anyone. Then, I would go stir crazy and beg people to go and do things, no matter what time of day. (usually night).
I have always had trouble shutting my brain off and falling asleep. It generally has always taken me at least an hour to two hours to fall asleep. Or there are times when I'm not tired at all or I cannot force myself to go to bed and try and get rest.
A couple of years ago I finally decided to get things checked into. The doctor decided it was stress of the recent passing of my step father and prescribed me anxiety medication. The first made me a zombie, the other zapped my sex drive so I discontinued it, feeling more like the doctor didn't really listen to what I had to say. I lived in a small town so options were thin.
I have been unmedicated since. I have gone through different phases. One of which being rather more promiscuous than I am proud of. Luckily during that time I met my current boyfriend and have been in a relatively stable relationship for almost 2 years.
The problem is, the moods and sudden outbursts of jealousy and extreme anger over nothing is really starting to cause a problem. Every person that I have talked to about thinking that there may be more to it than just being "moody" says there isn't anything wrong with me. While at the same time, during fights they say how difficult I am because of the moods.
I am rarely getting any sleep again (it goes in cycles. Sometimes I can go to bed and get a decent night sleep if i force myself to go to bed. Other times, like tonight, I feel like there is too much to do and that I don't need to sleep). I'm really just starting to feel like I am losing my mind. The constant battle between the up and down is starting to take a toll on my thoughts. I am in constant fear that I'm one day going to have too many "episodes" and that everything around me will just fall apart. My boyfriend has been patient. I've tried vitamins, tried changing my thought process to not get so angry. But I feel like no progress has been made.
I don't know if I am in the right board. I just have no one that I can talk to about the feelings and emotions that I have, because no one understands it. Does anyone know what might be the cause of this? Is there something wrong with me?View Thread
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Topic: Future Hardware
Rumor: Apple courting developers to support official gaming controller [u]
03/29/2013, 03:03 pm
Apple has allegedly developed its own dedicated gaming controller for release at some point in the future, a development that, if true, could drastically reshape the face of the video game industry.
Google, LG also rumored to be working on own smart watch devices
03/22/2013, 12:03 pm
Speculation that wearable smart watches are the "next big thing" in tech continues to mount, as a pair of new reports claim both Google and LG are working on their own wrist accessories.
Apple's Ive brings software, hardware teams together in push for 'flat design'
03/21/2013, 05:03 pm
Tasked with overseeing Apple's human interface efforts, Senior Vice President of Industrial Design Jony Ive has reportedly brought the company's hardware and mobile software design teams together in a push toward a simpler and more cohesive "flat design," according to a new report.
New Samsung smart watch will be company's third stab at wrist accessory
03/21/2013, 10:03 am
Samsung recently tipped that it plans to enter the connected smart watch market, but the company has twice in the past also attempted and failed to pioneer with such a device.
Intel, Nvidia show off next-gen silicon potentially bound for Apple's future Macs
03/20/2013, 07:03 am
Computing industry observers got a glimpse of the future from two processor makers on Tuesday, as Nvidia revealed its GPU product roadmap and Intel showed off benchmarks of the forthcoming "Haswell" microarchitecture.
Samsung exec says readying smart watch entry to battle Apple
03/19/2013, 04:03 am
Not to be outdone by rumors of a supposed Apple-built "smart watch," a Samsung executive on Tuesday revealed that the Korean company is too working on its own entry into the wearable computing arena, but failed to disclose anything about the purported device.
Swatch CEO doesn't believe Apple's rumored 'iWatch' is next tech revolution
03/06/2013, 10:03 am
Investors and tech observers are abuzz about the possibilities of a so-called Apple "iWatch," but the CEO of Swatch is skeptical about just how much such a device could replace Apple's iPhone, saying he doesn't believe such a device would be the next smart device revolution.
Rumor: iPhone 5S slated for August release following next-gen iPad launch in April
03/05/2013, 03:03 am
A new rumor claims that Apple will accelerate its launch schedule for the next-generation iPhone and debut the handset in August, while successors to the company's current tablet lineup could see a debut in April, just six months after the iPad mini and fourth-generation iPad were released.
Apple to announce 'iPhone 5S' in June alongside low-cost fiberglass and plastic handset, analyst says
03/04/2013, 08:03 pm
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities, who has a notable track record in predicting Apple hardware launches, forecasts the Cupertino company will announce a successor to the iPhone 5 alongside a low-cost handset model in June ahead of a rollout in July.
Rumor: Apple manufacturing 2TB SSDs bound for upcoming Mac Pro
03/04/2013, 07:03 pm
A fresh rumor holds that Apple may be producing self-branded large capacity solid state drives for use in the next Mac Pro, the company's professional level tower that is said to be getting a refresh later this year.
Apple studied Nike sport watches in mid-2000s for materials and processes research
03/04/2013, 04:03 pm
In a follow-up to Monday's report speculating that an "iWatch" could be more profitable than a dedicated television set, it was discovered that Apple ordered boxes of Nike watches nearly ten years ago to study the devices' materials and how they were were manufactured.
Rumor: Prototypes of Apple's iOS-powered 'iWatch' face battery life issues
03/04/2013, 10:03 am
A new report claims Apple hopes its alleged "iWatch" will offer between 4 and 5 days of use between charges, but current prototypes get about half that.
2013 'iWatch' debut could rake in more profit than an Apple television set
03/04/2013, 08:03 am
The current wristwatch market has much higher gross margins than HDTV sales, which could set the stage for Apple to sell its own hugely profitable wearable hardware as soon as this year.
Corning's flexible 'Willow Glass' won't appear in consumer products for at least 3 years
02/28/2013, 01:02 pm
Devices featuring Corning's bendable "Willow Glass" won't arrive for at least three years, an announcement that dampens expectations of a rumored Apple-built watch with curved glass display featuring Corning's technology.
Thunderbolt Display stock-outs continue as Apple's iMac inventory improves
02/28/2013, 11:02 am
While Apple has begun to catch up with demand for its redesigned iMacs, the company's Thunderbolt Display remains in limited supply at resellers, potentially hinting that an update could be around the corner.
CEO admits Apple is 'looking at new categories' for potential products
02/27/2013, 01:02 pm
While some investors are worried about recent stock losses, Apple remains focused on the long term, and is exploring new potential product categories, CEO Tim Cook revealed on Wednesday.
New products are presented to Apple's board 6-18 months prior to launch
02/20/2013, 12:02 pm
Members of Apple's Board of Directors are sometimes informed about new products up to a year and a half before they are unveiled to the public, the board's chairman has revealed.
Rumor: Apple lining up suppliers for Retina MacBook Air, next-gen iPad
02/19/2013, 08:02 am
A pair of new reports claim Apple is gearing up to launch both a MacBook Air equipped with a Retina display, as well as a new 9.7-inch iPad with revamped touchscreen technology.
Apple reportedly has 100-person team working on unannounced smartwatch
02/12/2013, 08:02 pm
Adding to the litany of rumors regarding a forthcoming Apple-branded smartwatch, a new report claims the company has a team of at least 100 designers, including a senior director of engineering, working on the project.
Apple secretly developing entire platform for wearable, attachable computing
02/12/2013, 09:02 am
As rumors swirl over the potential for a so-called iWatch from Apple in the not-too-distant future, the company is secretly developing an entire wearable/attachable computing platform and ecosystem comprised of wireless sensing systems for monitoring not only sports activity, athletic training, medicine, fitness, and wellness in humans, but also for tracking packages and industrial production.

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Get ready for a day of family fun as the Oro Valley Classic Car Shows kicks into gear each spring and fall. Judges rate more than 50 classes of antique, classic, muscle cars and trucks, doling out awards for best interior, paint, engine compartment and overall appearance. Festival-goers not only can take in this parade of steel-and-chrome classics, but they also can rock to golden oldies spun by DJs and groove to the blues belted out by rockin' bands. Plenty of barbecue and other food fill-up the day, and kids can have fun in jumping castles or enjoy art activities all set in the beautiful mountain views of Oro Valley. Proceeds from the event will benefit SAACA's many arts programs in the community and local schools.
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Angling: Nick Moss wins Sensas match
Posted: January 11, 2013|
Nick Moss starred in the first of four Sensas Pairs matches, on the Grand Union Canal, at Loughborough.
The Leicester Sensas angler made the most of a good draw at the swingbridge to catch skimmers and bream for a winning individual total of 15lb 12oz.
Second was Derby's Andy Beasley, who landed roach and perch for 9-07.
John Shellard, of Leicester Sensas, had a little luck in taking a bream and a large chub of around 4-00 to finish third with 7-10.
Quorn's Dave Petch thought he had blown his chances after losing a big perch at the net. However, about an hour later, he caught what he thought was the same fish to weigh in with a total of 7-03.
The pairs event was a close affair with Aaron Wells and partner Shellards sharing first place with Petch and Sid Baldock.
Brad Titmus and Steve Hemmingrey were third.
The event attracted 74 anglers from all over the country. The next round will be on January 20.
Individuals: 1 Nick Moss (Leicester Sensas) 15-12; 2 Andy Beasley (Derby) 9-07; 3 John Shellard (Leicester Sensas) 7-10; 4 Dave Petch (Quorn AS) 7-02; 5 Ian Sharratt (Derby) 7-01; 6 Brad Titmus (Starlets) 7-00.
Pairs: 1= Aaron Wells, John Shellard, and Dave Petch, Sid Baldock 7pt; 3 Brad Titmus, Steve Hemmingrey 8; 4 Andy Beasley, Tony Barker 12; 5 Ian Wise, Chris Wise 17; Matt Hall, Allister Chisholm 18.
Wreake AC fished a match on the canal at Debdale, and Steve Fletcher won with 8-00.
Brian Hoyle was second with 5-06, followed by Pete Wade, 5-03, Martin Badrick, 4-06, and Mick Coleman, 3-08.
Chris Shore, of LVS Leics, won the veterans match on Harbour Pool, at Lakeview Fisheries, with a catch of 43-12. Martin Quilter (LVS Notts) was second with 38-14.
Charlie Shaw (Derby Fishermanea) won the Wednesday Nisa Open, at Dynamite Makins.
Shaw made a slow start but a switch to bread presented on bomb hooked seven decent carp for 37-08.
Rivendell AC's Steve Wheildon had six carp for 28-00 to take second place.
Paul Garner (Ringer Baits) took 62-12 of carp and 2-00 of silvers to record 64-12 and win the Thursday Nisa Open.
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I think that the best part of the past month has been the combination of the amount of snow that New Jersey has gotten and how fast it has melted. It's enough that I have not had a full week of school since early January, but then in the next day or two after it hits like 60 degrees outside, so the snow all melts before it gets nasty and gray from all the smog. This has gone on in a cycle for about five solid weeks, and it means more time off school to get to the gym to train. There was about a six week gap between divisionals last month and nationals in a week, so I've been training a lot, and at the same time attempting to finish schoolwork by a reasonable hour. This isn't easy to begin with, but coming home from school and taking a two hour nap immediately after, then going to the gym for three hours (which I've gotten into the habit of doing) really doesn't help. Oh well…the work somehow manages to get done on time, and spring break is soon anyway. Besides the normal day-to-day workouts I've been doing, I also drove out to two other comps to get on some new routes to practice onsighting skills, as well as to simply try some new climbs.
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The first comp that I went to was at a gym called The Edge up in New York, near Albany. It was a last minute decision to go, but I had only ever been to the gym once before, and I figured it couldn't hurt to check it out. Plus, an added bonus was it started at 3 in the afternoon, which meant that I could sleep in. I drove up, and found out that there was an interesting twist to the comp- all of the boulder problems topped out. I thought that this was pretty cool, and it worked on mantling, which is something I've had a hard time practicing at my home gym. There weren't a ton of people at the event, and I had finished my top five climbs about an hour and a half into the three-hour redpoint qualifier, so I took the rest of the time to try onsighting as many other problems as I could. When results came out, I found out I placed first going into finals. The other finalists and I wandered over to the "warm-up area" (it was really like a ten-foot section of slabby party wall) and waited for our turns to climb. Finals were an onsight format with three climbs, but with the same top out rules as qualifiers. I flashed the first climb pretty easily, and got the second climb on my second try because I missed a foot. The third climb was my favorite. It was fun moves on decent holds in a roof, and then you had to jump out to a bad pinch. I fell at the jump on my first attempt, then brushed the hold and sent on my next try! I placed first at this comp, and drove home the next morning to get back to normal training.
Next, last weekend I drove down to PA to compete at their annual Junior Indoor Bouldering Series (JIBS). In contrast with the comp at The Edge, JIBS always gets a pretty good crowd, especially for a youth comp. Even with the weather, this year was no exception to that. The girls' comp (there was a girls round of qualis and a guys' round to avoid crazy lines) started around 8 in the morning, and I was not feeling too well to begin with. I messed around in qualifiers, and eventually realized that my scores were pretty good, and I should rest instead of finishing up qualifiers. I did, and placed second going into finals behind a really strong Galina Parfenov, from out in Colorado. I hung around and slept during the afternoon, and felt slightly better by the time finals rolled around. This time, there were four finals climbs, and I was careful to pay special attention to my route reading on each one. That seems to have paid off, and I managed to flash all of them, which put me in first! I've been going to JIBS for four years, and have always placed second or third, so getting first was pretty cool. I stayed the next day for the pro clinics they had, but felt absolutely terrible. Turns out I had come down with a nasty cold; I'm just grateful I got it in between the actual comp and nationals, so it didn't affect my performance at either too much.
I'm feeling pretty strong now, and thankfully I think I got over that cold from last weekend. I leave for nationals in three days, and I'll be sure to write up a blog as soon as I can about it. If it's anything like any of the other nationals I've competed at, I'm sure something interesting will happen. A big shoutout to Five Ten for all of their amazing support. So psyched to be working with such an awesome group of people!


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North Dakota Social Work Licensure
How to become a Social Worker in North Dakota
Below are basic guidelines for those wishing to earn their social work licensure in North Dakota. Most procedures and requirements remain constant over the years; however, it is wise to contact the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners at (701) 222-0255 to make sure you are on the right track.
Follow the steps to earn your North Dakota Social Work License:
Step One:
Education requirements for North Dakota social work licensure:
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure requires canidates to complete a bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school.
- Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) requires at least a masters degree in social work from an accredited school.
Request information from schools offering social work degree programs.
Step Two:
Professional experience requirements with associated licensure:
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - no experience is necessary
- Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) - no experience is necessary
- A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) will need to earn 3000 hours of supervised work experience after completing a masters degree program. These hours should take no more than four years under a qualified supervisor.
Details can be found on the North Dakota State Board of Social Work Examiners website.
Step Three:
After the North Dakota social work license application has been submitted to the Board of Social Work Examiners, the licensure applicant has one year to take and successfully complete the licensure examination.
Along with the application, you will need to submit all supporting documents and fees to the Board in order to have it reviewed. You may download the application for licensure form off the North Dakota Board's website.
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Once the Board has approved your application, they will notify you of your eligibility to take the appropriate level exam developed by the Association of Social Work Boards.
- LSW will need to take the Bachelor's level exam.
- A LCSW can choose to take the Master's, Advanced Generalist, or Clinical level exam.
- A LICSW will need to take the Clinical level exam.
Information about each exam is available on the ASWB website.
This process can take some time, so being aware of deadlines and keeping your North Dakota Social Worker license active is important.


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Canopy's future uncertain, but legacy assured
In its heyday, the Canopy Group was Utah's prime technology incubator. Using the fortune of technology legend Ray Noorda, it launched, funded and inspired the creation of thousands of new, high-paying jobs.
Now, the 10-year-old venture capital firm - scarred by tragedy and threatening to unravel even as the one-time genius of its founder suffers the ravages of Alzheimer's disease - finds itself at a corporate crossroads, its future uncertain.
"Is this a tragedy or not?" asks Greg Butterfield, chief executive of the now-independent Canopy prodigy Altiris Inc. "Ray Noorda and Canopy . . . were key to our success. In 1998, they took the risk and invested in a little company out in Lindon, Utah, when [others] would not."
Still, that was then. In the past eight years, Butterfield says, his company has grown dramatically, marking a 68 percent growth in revenue for fiscal 2004 to nearly $167 million.
Butterfield added the fledgling Utah technology sector once championed nearly alone by Canopy has also seen rapid expansion of the funding, insurance and legal infrastructure it needed to thrive. As much as Canopy would be missed, Butterfield believes there now exists "an ecosystem for any company to be successful in Utah."
"There's enough money now to support all the initiatives out there," Butterfield adds.
Altiris is one of several Canopy projects that made good. LinuxNetworx, the supercomputer maker, and MyFamily.com, the online genealogy company, are among the more recognized of other Canopy offspring now thriving.
But in the past two years, other Canopy offshoots have struggled. The SCO Group plunged into controversy with its 2003 filing of a $5 billion lawsuit against IBM over the purported misappropriation of proprietary Unix code by the freely distributed Linux operating system.
SCO's claims - extended into other litigation involving Linux distributor RedHat; Linux end users DaimlerChrysler and AutoZone; and even Novell, which disputes SCO's ownership of Unix - have made both SCO and its parent pariahs in the pro-Linux community.
If SCO's mounting infamy - and legal bills in the millions - were not enough to bear, deeper problems were bubbling to the surface. Noorda, a former Novell CEO, entered his ninth decade of life suffering with his cognitive functions failing - and increasingly, the reins of Canopy were gripped by his protege, Chief Executive Ralph Yarro.
On Dec. 17, Noorda and his wife, Lewena - allegedly spurred on by daughter Val Noorda Kreidel - ousted Yarro, Chief Financial Officer Darcy Mott and corporate counsel Brent Christensen. In Yarro's place came Bill Mustard, a veteran executive with expertise in both turning around and liquidating troubled companies.
Yarro, who was not available for comment, and his associates sued for $100 million, claiming wrongful termination. The Noordas and Canopy countersued, alleging the trio had misappropriated nearly $25 million. It all seemed to have ended when an out-of-court settlement was announced March 11.
Yarro and company were out at Canopy, taking away an unspecified cash settlement in return for severing ties to all Canopy subsidiaries. Yarro also was given Canopy's 31 percent share of SCO stock, cutting the now-Noorda/Mustard-controlled Canopy from what some saw as a doomed, wounded albatross.
Then on St. Patrick's Day, Val Noorda Kreidel was found dead in her Huntington Beach, Calif., home, the victim of an apparent suicide. It was horrific irony: Shortly after the December coup at Canopy, a distraught employee also had shot himself to death.
Suddenly, Mustard's strongest tie to the Noorda family was gone. Just three months into his new job, the New York CEO found himself virtually alone at the helm of Canopy, with some 20 dependent subsidiaries seeking guidance as they sailed on now uncertain seas.
Mustard has steadfastly refused to speak with reporters, and he ignored repeated requests to comment for this story. But others - both those currently and formerly linked to Canopy - confess concerns about the tech umbrella's future.
Ron Heinz, president and CEO of Helius Inc., notes Canopy holds less than 5 percent interest in his company, so it could easily survive if the venture capital liquidated - as some analysts have predicted it will.
Still, Heinz wishes Canopy well.
"We're all deeply saddened by the most current events, to be sure," he says. "But I still think Canopy has a strong portfolio of companies that could be thriving entities."
So does Darl McBride, SCO's CEO.
"[Canopy's] influence on the technology industry will be felt for many years to come," McBride says. "We now look forward to working even more closely with Ralph Yarro as our largest shareholder and wish the Canopy Group continued success."
Ragula Bhaskar, president and CEO of FatPipe Networks, also hopes that "Canopy will remain a pillar of the tech community and continue to produce stellar companies."
It yet may, but the worst-case scenario of an exit by Canopy from the investment capital market would send ripples through the investment capital community, says Ed Ekstrom, former chairman of the Utah Information Technologies Association and a partner in the vSpring venture capital firm.
"They have been a very, very big contributor to the private equity market. Their approach and results speak for themselves - really high-quality companies and employment opportunities for the region," he says.
Some in the Canopy family, however, whispered about their fears for subsidiaries not yet profitable and dependent on the company for funding, administrative support and guidance. Complicating the matter, they say, is the close relationship many CEOs of Canopy offshoots had with Yarro - corporate links now cut by the coup and its aftermath.
Through its attorneys, the Noorda family declined to be interviewed.
However, Dion Cornett, an analyst with Decatur Jones, speculated that one the four Noorda sons will step into the vacuum left by their sister's death.
"I suspect that control remains with the family, and if that point person is not financially sophisticated, they may hire an adviser to assist," he says. "Technically, Canopy survives . . . but I don't know if it will remain an active investor."
Rob Enderle of the Enderle Group was more pessimistic, predicting the "most likely path right now is one of divestiture."
"The problem for Canopy is that the firm appears unstable now and that will make it difficult to attract and hold investors," he adds. "It certainly is possible to turn this around but that will be far from easy and the pressures to divest will be significant."
The Yankee Group's Laura DiDio, a longtime acquaintance of Ray Noorda, predicted it will be several months at least before anything new develops at Canopy.
"There will be quite a leadership vacuum and confusion," she says. "Bill Mustard [is left] with a plate that is not just full but overflowing with issues that need to be addressed."
In the long term, though, DiDio says a few scenarios suggest themselves. The Noordas could decide to sell all or parts of Canopy's portfolio, thought to be worth more than $300 million; or some portfolio member companies might seek a leveraged buyout from Canopy; or one of the Noorda sons might try to run the venture capital firm.
DiDio found the latter scenario the least likely, noting that unlike the late Val Noorda Kreidel, none of her brothers has shown interest.
"Canopy was always Ray Noorda's baby," DiDio says. "With Ray and all of his hand-picked executives out of the picture and the remaining Noorda offspring's relative inexperience and unfamiliarity with Canopy . . . I don't think the Noorda family has any immediate answers."
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The art of motherhood involves much silent, unobtrusive self-denial, an hourly devotion which finds no detail too minute.Honore De Balzac
My young men shall never work, men who work cannot dream; and wisdom comes to us in dreams. You ask me to plow the ground. Shall I take a knife and tear my mothers breast? Then when I die she will not take me to her bosom to rest. You ask me to dig for stone. Shall I dig under her skin for her bones? Then when I die I cannot enter her body to be born again. You ask me to cut grass and make hay and sell it and be rich like white men. But how dare I cut off my mother's hair.Smohalla
Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.Oprah Winfrey
We are a rebellious nation. Our whole history is treason; our blood was attained before we were born; our creeds were infidelity to the mother church; our constitution treason to our fatherland.Theodore Parker
My view on issues is based on common sense, and my experience as a mother of four children, as a sole parent, and as a businesswoman running a fish and chip shop.Pauline Hanson
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. There need be no trouble. Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law. Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers. The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.Chief Joseph
Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call. Wanted to sail upon your waters Since I was three feet tall. You've seen it all, you've seen it all. Watched the men who rode you, Switch from sails to steam. And in your belly you hold the treasure That few have ever seen. Most of them dreams, Most of them dreams.James William
The dream of reason produces monsters. Imagination deserted by reason creates impossible, useless thoughts. United with reason, imagination is the mother of all art and the source of all its beauty.Francisco Jose De Goya Y Lucientes
We say that a girl with her doll anticipates the mother. It is more true, perhaps, that most mothers are still but children with playthings.Francis Herbert Bradley
I had no idea that mothering my own child would be so healing to my own sadness from my childhood.Susannah
My mother's illness fitted into this protest against the treatment of the sick who could not pay, the inefficiency of commercialism, the waste, the extravagance, and the poverty.Ellen Wilkinson
Of all the haunting moments of motherhood, few rank with hearing your own words come out of your daughter's mouth.Victoria Secunda
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott chats with Ocoee Middle School principal... News PhotoBudget,Education,Florida - US State,Governor,Gulf Coast States,Head Teacher,Horizontal,Junior High,Paying,Politics,Preparation,Press Conference,Rick Scott - Politician,Talking,Teacher,USAPhotographer Orlando SentinelCollection: Tribune News Service 2013 MCTFlorida Gov. Rick Scott chats with Ocoee Middle School principal Sharyn Gabriel, left, and other educators during the announcement of the governor's proposal to raise teacher pay statewide in the upcoming state budget, during a news conference at the school in Ocoee, Florida, on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/MCT via Getty Images)


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Perfect I feel warm at Billie's Backpackers Hostel. This is home and Billie cares about everyone even from different countries. I have a unforgettable memory. — HSIENCHUN, age 42, TAIWAN (2013-08-29)
Very pleased and very comfortable This was my first time staying at a hostel and my experience at Billie's Backpackers Hostel in Fairbanks, AK was wonderful. I was traveling alone and I'm in my sixties. Billie made me feel comfortable and my stay was more than I could have asked for. The hostel was very clean and the other travelers were very friendly. Billie went out of her way to give me directions/suggestions on this to see in the Fairbanks area. I'd "highly" recommend this hostel to anyone. — Lynn Rizzo, American (2007-08-16)
Not great for privacy or allergies Don't book this place as a private room. There is a private room that is the same rate as the dorms, yet whoever gets the private room can stay as long as they like, so you take your chances. Its pretty old, and I felt like I should be wearing my shoes inside as the floor was covered in animal hair from the dogs and cats. People with allergies, this is not the place for you. — Joel, Australia (2007-06-22)
We stayed three nights in this hostel. Billie is a very kind and friendly person. We had an excellent stay in this hostel. — Swami (2006-07-06)
Besides being friendly, clean and comfortable this is a great place to meet other travelers. It's close to the university and the bus stop, which is a block away, makes it easy to get around the area. Billie is an excellent host. The relaxed atmosphere and no curfew are a definite plus. — Martin (2005-03-26)
This hostel is the warmest and friendliest hostel. Billie is great and gives you the feeling that you are at home and safe. — Andrew Hunt (2005-02-28)
This hostel is located near the university, and though it is a distance to downtown, the hostel is directly on the bus line. Billie is extremely accommodating and helpful. I would definitely recommend this hostel over any other in Fairbanks. — Markus (2004-11-11)
Great atmosphere! It had a good kitchen and good common areas. The dorm in which I stayed was a walk-through room and the bed was not that great (very squeaky). It is a long way to downtown and the next shops, but there is a great pub nearby and people (including Billie) were great. I enjoyed my stay very much. — Heike (2004-08-06)


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If there's a developer on the App Store who bears the burden of expectation most heavily on his or her shoulders, it's Andreas Illiger, creator of last year's phenomenally successful Tiny Wings. In the very unlikely chance that you're an iOS gamer and haven't heard of it, Tiny Wings is a simple yet extraordinarily charming title that requires nothing more than a series of button presses to guide a lonely, loveable bird across some beautiful landscapes in pursuit of a higher score, and a comfier nest. This new version brings both a full HD resolution for iPad gamers, and a host of new content and features for all iOS fans.
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Illiger resisted the temptation to overhaul the game entirely and risk leaving a nasty taste in the mouths of Tiny Wings' most loyal supporters. The original effort can now be found in the first chapter of the new release called Day Trip, and it offers the same whimsical gameplay, with nothing else added. You won't find new content until you enter the second chapter, Flight School. Here, you'll embark on a series of fun blasts across new lands, competing against AI birds to reach the finishing line and receive the tastiest fish. It's a lovely addition to the core gameplay and sets iPad gamers up well for Hill Party, where you compete against another player on a single-device across the same levels in split-screen.
What's Not
On one hand, it's hard not to feel slightly disappointed that we're not playing a new title from the developer. On the other, Illiger delivered exactly what his loyal fans clamored for over the last year: more gameplay variety and a native HD client. Bluetooth support for iPhone gamers would have been a nice addition, as you currently enjoy the new Tiny Wings competitive multiplayer on a single iPad. Still, when you consider that owners of the original iPhone version will receive the majority of the new content for free as a thank-you, it's tough to criticize.
The Verdict: Spread Those Wings And Fly
Amazing. We adored Tiny Wings on our tablets a year ago, even without a native high-resolution client. With the addition of some new, very welcome game modes, Illiger's masterpiece has reached an all-new high.
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Why did you choose to attend Missouri State-West Plains?I chose to attend Missouri State-West Plains because it was a small college, very close to home. I was awarded the A+ Scholarship in high school; so therefore, the A+ Scholarship would cover the cost of my tuition for an associate's degree. Also, I knew that since Missouri State-West Plains was such a small campus the class sizes were also small. As a student in a small classroom your instructors get to know you personally. They develop a relationship with you and they want you to succeed. That's why I chose Missouri State-West Plains.What degree are you pursuing at Missouri State-West Plains and when do you plan to graduate?I received my Associate of Arts in General Studies degree from Missouri State-West Plains in the spring of 2012. Currently, I am still enrolled in business courses at the West Plains campus.Are you involved in student organizations or groups?I am very involved on campus. Student involvement is something that is very important to me because during my first year at Missouri State-West Plains I was not involved in anything on campus. However, I was introduced to Student Government Association President Tony Ary at the beginning of my second year. Tony began to tell me about Welcome Week, which is a three-day event for freshmen to come and get acquainted with the campus and other students at the college. Tony had asked me if I would like to help with the event and of course I said yes. It was during those three fun-filled days that I fell in love with Missouri State-West Plains. I promised myself from that moment on I would do everything that I could to get involved on campus. Since that event, I have been the Grizzlies' Mascot, Student Government Association Representative, Future Alumni Organization Representative, Events Committee Member, Tri-Lambda Member and I was elected Student Government Association President for the 2013-2014 academic year.How would you describe your experience at Missouri State-West Plains?My experience at Missouri State-West Plains has been outstanding. I have made many lifetime friendships and a lot of great memories. I believe your experience here is simply what you make it. If you get involved and have fun, then you are going to have a lot of fun and make a lot of great memories.What are your plans after graduation?My plans are to transfer to a four-year University and earn a bachelor's degree. I am currently considering Missouri State University-Springfield, University of Missouri-Columbia and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.
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Want to teach engineering students about innovation? Start by teaching them biology, says Heidi Heistad.
That's why, when 15 UWM engineering freshmen signed up for a hands-on project at the Discovery World Center for Public Innovation, they didn't just build robots, they created machines endowed with some unique abilities of plants.
The students spent eight evenings using engineering and computer programming methods to replicate the behaviors of living organisms, animals and plants – a concept called "biomimicry."
By the end of the project, the students' bots captured debris like the notorious Venus Fly Trap, responded to light by turning toward the source like tulips, and even fired projectiles when threatened like some cucumber plants.
"By looking at nature you can learn about math, design, science and engineering," says Heistad, Discovery World's media producer and lead experience developer.
But the learning experience did not end with the science and robotics. The group also documented their efforts with video and audio podcasts, produced under the guidance of Heistad along with Educators Ryan Kresse and Paul Mech, known collectively as The Experience Team.
Using Discovery World's professional video and audio facilities, The Experience Team guides students through a communications process that includes interviewing guests, writing scripts, using a teleprompter, performing on camera, and editing video and audio content into a cohesive, finished product.
But why should engineering students learn about digital communication? It all comes back to offering an experience that catalyzes inspiration, says Heistad, a UWM alumna.
"Add a digital literacy aspect and the result is a new relationship with nature," she says. "That new relationship is a way to break old patterns of thinking and introduce innovation. Yes, peering into a plant can really lead to all that."
Her vision fits with the one UWM engineering PhD candidate Marissa Jablonski had when, as a new graduate student, she first broached the idea of the Discovery World engineering experience to Heistad.
Recalls Jablonski: "I wanted the students to find out they can create a new kind of engineering profession that can change the world."
Offering such an early engineering experience is designed to help students remain active and interested in order to finish a rigorous degree program.
"It was a hands-on experience that made me excited about what I will eventually get to do as I pursue my degree," says materials engineering student Nico Medina.
Medina was eligible for the project as a resident of CEAS' Innovation House, a UWM "Living, Learning Community," where freshmen who share majors live on the same two floors in a residence hall, take a core of classes, study and, of course, hang out together.
The Discovery World project and Innovation House are two jewels in a suite of programs funded by the college's Fostering Opportunities for Tomorrow's Engineers (FORTE) grant.
"Keeping students engaged is important in any major, but with engineering and computer science, it can be a long, hard road, and we want to make sure they start off strong," said Dee Dee Wallace, retention specialist for CEAS. "It's important that they get acclimated right away to the increase in work and study time they are going to have as part of these majors."
That early experience is the goal of the FORTE grant, which is part of the National Science Foundation's STEM Talent Expansion Program.
"Anything to get their feet wet is valuable," said Wallace, who confirms that students who have participated in FORTE-funded programs stay on track to graduate with their bachelor's in engineering.
If the podcasts from the first four years of the program are any indication, participants learned another skill to tap when searching for a job.
"Knowing how to respond when you're put on the spot is a good skill to have – in your classes, in interviews and in jobs," says Ross Goessl, a mechanical engineering senior who has served as a mentor in the program.
Newly minted video podcaster Medina agreed. "People don't think about these sorts of things naturally unless they're forced to," he said. "Being able to explain them to yourself and others in technically competent terms means you are going to be in better shape when you're out of school, and a better applicant in the job market."


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It happens about 100 times a game in the National Football League: a bone-jarring tackle that slams a player to the turf. On the play shown in the photo above, Seattle Seahawks defensive back Marcus Trufant (23) drilled Eagles receiver Lewis (83) with such force that Lewis couldn't hang on to the ball. (Seattle won the Dec. 5, 2005, game at Philadelphia 42-0 in the most lopsided shutout ever broadcast on Monday Night Football.) Incompletions and fumbles aren't the only consequences of such tackles. More than 100 concussions are recorded each season in the NFL. Given the size and speed of today's athletes, it's surprising that more gridiron warriors aren't carried off the field on their shields. For that, they can thank high-tech gear that protects them from the physics at play in the sport's fearsome collisions.
At 5 ft. 11 in. and 199 pounds, Marcus Trufant is an average-size NFL defensive back (DB). Those stats don't stand out in a league where more than 500 players weighed 300-plus pounds at the 2006 training camps. But a DB's mass combined with his speed — on average, 4.56 seconds for the 40-yard dash — can produce up to 1600 pounds of tackling force, according to Timothy Gay, a physics professor at the University of Nebraska and author of The Physics of Football.
Researchers rate a field's shock absorbency with a metric called G-Max. To measure it, an object that approximates a human head and neck (about 20 sq. in. and 20 pounds) is dropped from a height of 2 ft. A low G-Max means the field absorbs more energy than the player. Trufant and Lewis landed on grass in Philly's new stadium, which has a cushy G-Max of just over 60. Synthetic surfaces have G-Max ratings of up to 120. The hardest turf: frozen grass.
Most people associate high g-forces with fighter pilots or astronauts. But common earthbound events can also boost g's. Few things can match the g-load of a wicked football hit.
A tackle with half a ton of force sounds like a crippling blow. But, according to John Melvin, an injury biomechanics researcher for General Motors and NASCAR, the body can handle twice that amount — as long as the impact is well-distributed. That job usually is handled by the player's equipment, which spreads out the incoming energy, lessening its severity.
According to Tony Egues, head equipment manager for the Miami Dolphins, shoulder-pad plastic hasn't changed much in 25 years, but it is now molded into designs with more right angles to deflect impacts. Players also rely on the helmet's solid shell and face mask to redistribute the energy of a collision.
During a tackle, foam padding beneath the plastic components of equipment compresses, absorbing energy and reducing the speed of impact. (The slower a hit, the less force it generates.) Visco elastic foam, which was invented by NASA to protect astronauts from g-forces during liftoff, retains its shape better than conventional foam, rebounding rapidly after hits.
According to a Virginia Tech study, a tackle like Trufant's probably caused Lewis's head to accelerate in his helmet at 30 to 60 g's. VT researchers gather data with the Head Impact Telemetry System, which employs sensors and wireless transmitters in helmets. "We see 100-g impacts all the time," says Stefan Duma, director of the university's Center for Injury Biomechanics, "and several over 150 g's."
While Trufant and Lewis generally have enjoyed healthy careers, they (and other players) face the same nemesis: the dreaded knee injury. The knee's anterior cruciate ligament can withstand nearly 500 pounds of pressure, but it tears far more easily from side hits and evasive maneuvers. According to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, more than 1200 knee injuries were reported by the league between 2000 and 2003, accounting for one out of every six injuries — by far the highest percentage in the NFL.
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|Reviews for Tin God
| Zhor chapter 1 . 4/9
O_O Nice. I'm a bit confused how he'd escape with so little training from the heart of an academy though...or why he'd be thinking hismelf a missing-nin if he hadn't graduated. Still, neat writing here.
| Guest chapter 1 . 7/17/2014
Okay, that was both cool and scary.
| Pixychick84 chapter 1 . 5/26/2014
Unblivibly dark and yet some what relistic, we tend to look at the humerious side of him and over ook this side to his twisted religion and logic. Amzin. terbly ,wonderfy, acuratly, amazing. I always wonderd why they never botherd with some the Akatsukies back storys.
| Alibi Nonsense chapter 1 . 12/31/2013
That is awesome! I love it! His arguments are sound (even though I don't agree with most of them) and that teacher was definitely hateable.
| ThegirlbehindYou chapter 1 . 10/9/2013
That...was probably the best short-fic I've ever read...And I have read A LOT.
But seriously, I love how you portrayed, well, everything xD
Well done!
| ThatOneGuyWhoIsANinja chapter 1 . 8/20/2013
Holy balls... wow. O.O
| chocovic-chu chapter 1 . 6/1/2013
U-uwaaa ... Was she the 1st victim of Hidan-gaki's curse? Mou, kowaii yo. To think he's 12 y.o and capable to do something gorey ... Uwaaa!
But, Vic could somehow understood his reason to snap like that.
| Wandering the Arid Sea chapter 1 . 7/10/2012
*is blown away*
| Rain Dove chapter 1 . 7/9/2012
Holy crap. This was amazing.
| 77.44 chapter 1 . 5/18/2012
Wow... just, wow o.O
In my opinion the story was EPIC! Looks like it was a lot of fun to write huh?
| Poppyfieldsers chapter 1 . 12/5/2011
This is so fucking true! Screw the government, I want to be free!
| steakforest chapter 1 . 11/20/2011
It's an OOC Hidan, but the idea is a good one and you do a very good job of writing it.
| Cheek chapter 1 . 9/23/2011
That was awesome.
| Kaassie chapter 1 . 7/19/2011
Okay, I read this story, then the reviews and I was shocked. People share Hidan's opinion? Sure, if you hate the shinobi system that's fine but killing your teacher just because she spreads it? What the hell? It's not as if she is the only one who does it.
I also noticed the following, Jashin is a god that requires human sacrifice, yet Hidan is freaking out because shinobi are considered expendable. One of the best examples of hypocrisy I've ever seen. Oh, he also thinks that people must have faith, but he gets pissed when people disagree with him.
This part is because of my atheism I guess, but chances that your friends rrescue you are a little higher than that a god rescues you. You know, because he has let countless of people die and suffer.
Sorry, that latest part is because I dislike Hidan's character, not really your story. That means that characterization is spot on. I wish it had been longer, but overall this was pretty good.
| Frootloopasaur chapter 1 . 6/17/2011
I love how rebellious Hidan is in this one. It depicts his faith really well, and his perspective on religion. The atmosphere of the entire story was really nice - as if everyones just living in a fantasy. And then Hian comes along and shows them reality. This was really nice; I liked it alot. I wonder why there aren't more reviews for this one?


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They claim to be the very first iPhone development company. Start-Up Magazine named Polar Bear Farm one of the top 10 start-ups of 2008[1].
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Hundreds attend funeral of slain mother
ANDERSON, SC - Kwana Burns is no longer alive, but her memory remains, friends and family of the slain woman were told during a funeral service on Tuesday.
"We have the memories that we can cling to," Rev. Phyllis Norris said during the funeral at a packed Royal Baptist Church in Anderson.
The bound body of Ms. Burns, 28, was found by her 9-year-old son, Kameron on Thursday morning in their Tribble Street home. Her 2-year-old daughter, Kamille, was lying asleep on top of her, according to authorities.
Raymondeze Rivera, 28, of Tampa, Fla., was arrested late Friday night in Douglas County, Ga., and later charged with Ms. Burns' death. He remains in Douglas County because he did not waive extradition Monday. Authorities are now in the process of extraditing Mr. Rivera to Anderson.
Hundreds of people attended the funeral Tuesday at Royal Baptist Church. There were so many people, they were forced to stand in the sanctuary, in the hallway and outside the church.
During the service, friends and family members spoke about Ms. Burns' love for her family and friends, for her church and for God. They also spoke of her passion for life.
Monica Donald, who spoke during the service, said Ms. Burns was an enthusiastic and wonderful person. Ms. Donald, who worked with Ms. Burns at Belk in the Anderson Mall and also attended Strait Christian Church with her, said her friend greeted everyone with "Hey Baby."
"She made everybody feel so loved and so special," Ms. Donald said.
Later in the service, the poem "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou was read. During the service the Rev. Johnny Donald Jr. of Strait Christian Church said Ms. Burns was a disciple of God and was now with Him in heaven.
"She's still awaiting the day we pass from this Earth," he said. "She's gone where we've yet to travel."
After the service, Kimberly Edwards, who is godmother to Mr. Burns' children, said her friend was silly and energetic.
"She didn't allow you to feel sorry for yourself," she said.
Ms. Edwards, 28, who attended McCants Middle School with Ms. Burns and attended church with her, said Ms. Burns never made any enemies.
"She would befriend you with a smile," she said. "She was just a beautiful person. You couldn't help but love her."
Darnell Gilliard, who also attends Strait Christian Church, also remembered Ms. Burns' smile.
"Her smile itself lit up the room," he said. "(When you saw her smile), you know that 'Hey, everything's going to be all right.' She always found words to pick people up when they're down."
Ms. Burns taught Mr. Gilliard's daughter in her Sunday school class. Mr. Gilliard, 33, said he remembers Ms. Burns being a friendly, loving person.
"Words can't describe Kwana because she was just so natural, so spiritual — just lovely," he said.
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You could not make this stuff up
-David Kuo is director at the financial website The Motley Fool. The opinions expressed are his own.-
You could not make this up if you tried.
Britain gets its knickers in a twist over a hung parliament, Europe has been unceremoniously skewered by a Greek debt crisis, and if that wasn't bad enough, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee sits idly by as the rate of inflation climbs.
Are the markets right to fear a hung parliament?
-David Kuo is director at The Motley Fool. The opinions expressed are his own -
There is a well-trodden saying that markets hate uncertainty. Elections are inevitably uncertain, so until the votes in the next election are counted we cannot be certain which party will govern the UK.
Currently, there are suggestions that no single party may get sufficient votes to form the next government outright. It is true that the Conservatives have a strong lead over its rivals. However, with a first-past-the post voting system, it only takes a small swing away from the Conservatives to change the complexion of the next parliament.
A year of austerity looms in 2010
-David Kuo is director at the Motley Fool. The opinions expressed are his own.-
If you thought 2009 was as bad as things will get, then think again: 2010 could be worse. It is likely to be a year of enforced austerity with both the government and households making obligatory cuts to their budgets.
High on the government's agenda will be reducing the Budget deficit, if the UK is to avoid the embarrassment of having its sovereign debt rating cut by rating agencies. This will have a knock-on effect on households, which could see their disposable incomes slashed by hikes in both direct and indirect taxes.
The end of free banking
-David Kuo is director at the Motley Fool. The opinions expressed are his own.-Banks insist on the right to charge customers who go overdrawn on their current accounts. They also say they have a right to set the amount charged.The Office of Fair Trading (OFT), on the other hand, claims that the fees banks levy on customers who exceed agreed overdraft limits are unfair. This is according to their interpretation of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contract Regulations.The ding-dong battle has been going on for years. Round One, which was heard in the High Court, went to the OFT. Round Two in the Appeal Court went to the OFT too. Round Three is being heard in the House of Lords.The stakes are high. Collectively, banks that include Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland stand to lose almost 2.5 billion pounds in revenues every year if they aren't allowed to charge customers up to 40 pounds a time for going overdrawn without permission. Additionally, banks will have to refund customers who have been wrongly charged in the past if they lose.Banks probably have a good inkling they are on shaky legal ground. Consequently, they have been refunding charges, and often in full, when confronted by disgruntled customers. But from a moral standpoint, shouldn't banks be allowed to charge customers who abuse overdraft facilities.And therein lies the problem. Should customers who neglect to take care of their finances be continually subsidised by those who ensure that they maintain a healthy cash balance at all times? On the other hand, should financially disadvantaged customers be further penalised to allow others enjoy free banking?Neither is correct if we accept that overdrafts are a privilege rather than a right. And with today's sophisticated information technology, there is no earthly reason why banks cannot properly control the outflow of money from customers' accounts that would stop them from ever going beyond their agreed overdraft.But then again, why should they? Don't bank customers have some responsibility to regularly check and ensure that their accounts stay out of the red?Clearly mistakes have been made and correcting the mistakes will be costly. Banks will insist it current accounts are essentially loss-making and costs money to provide. But how much of that is the fault of antiquated banking practices that breed complacency and inefficiency.The eventual outcome of the "unfair bank charges" case is a foregone conclusion. And a major shake-up of the outdated British banking system will happen as a result. Inefficient banks will attempt to mask their incompetence with a clumsy introduction of fees and charges. Efficient banks will cross sell and gain market share.But banking as we know it will change.
The truth about house prices
- David Kuo is director of financial website The Motley Fool. The opinions expressed are his own.-
The housing market is probably one of the most keenly followed markets in Britain. Every month we are hit between the eyes with no fewer than eight separate indices that provide pointers to the state of play in the property market. These include supply side figures from Rightmove, demand side numbers from Nationwide and mixed-adjusted indices from the Department of Communities and Local Government.
The plethora of indices is enough to make anyone draw the curtains and lie down in a darkened room. But it is important to appreciate that each set of data will be different because they are drawn from very different data pools. For instance Rightmove's index is based on sellers' asking prices, which tend to be more optimistic than say, Nationwide's index which is based on agreed sale prices. Additionally, Nationwide's index is derived from mortgage approvals, and not everyone may need to apply for a mortgage.
Savers must start becoming investors
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The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee decided to leave interest rates unchanged at 0.5 percent in May. This came as no great surprise given that the Central Bank has already slashed interest rates to a level where further cuts would have made no discernible difference to the cost of money.


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Take a moment to review what has been covered in this lesson so far.
You learned how to identify the asset's holding period, adjusted basis, net short-term and long-term capital gains or losses, the taxable gain or deductible loss, and the amount of capital loss carryover.
In most cases, taxpayers must use Form 8949 and Schedule D to report capital gains and losses on the sale of assets such as the sale of stock.
Completion of Form 8949 and Schedule D requires information from Form 1099-B and Form 1099-DIV or a 1099 Consolidated Statement and from taxpayer records. Form 8949 contains most capital gain and loss transactions. The subtotals from Form 8949 are carried over to Schedule D where the gain or loss is calculated in aggregate.
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How to Price a Fee-based Webinar
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There is a hot debate raging about whether you can – or should – charge for webinars. The basic rule is this: If it is a marketing webinar, do not charge one penny. If it is an online training session and the webinar is the product, then you can charge for it.
In April 2011, I researched over 150 webinars offered in the first six months of 2011 in terms of their length and price. I found webinars ranging from free to $1200 USD per hour.
The highest priced webinars had a few characteristics in common. In general, they were aimed more at organizations than at individuals and they presented highly technical knowledge, such as regulations about tariffs and trades or critical updates and standards in the pharmaceutical industry.
At the time of writing this book, most webinars aimed at individuals were, on average, between $39 and $69 USD per hour. Some were less and some were more. The average though, was in that rage.
A number of factors affect the price of a webinar including: mandatory vs. subjective sessions, the subject matter, the audience for whom it is intended, and the experience and the quality of the presenter.
Mandatory vs. voluntary learning
If you are offering compliance training for an industry or sector and it is necessary for all employees to take your training, then it is likely that companies will pay higher fees for this type of training. Mandatory programs may need to include some formal evaluation or assessment.
Voluntary learning, interest courses or professional or personal development courses generally have a lower price point.
Subject matter
In general, the more technical or specialized the material, the more the training will cost. A webinar on how to market your widgets is simply not going to command the same price as how to do precision movie editing using a highly specialized software.
Unique topics add a sense of value. In general, people are willing to pay for what they value. There is a saying in training: You can either go broad or go deep, but not both. That means that you can offer a general, cursory overview without giving in-depth explanations. That's going broad. Or you can pick a very specific topic and drill down into the details. That's going deep. Generally for training courses, depth adds value. If you want people to pay for your webinars, offer sessions that are specific, with a laser-like focus on one topic. Drill down deep into the details.
Who are you presenting to? Generally, corporate audiences will have more dollars to spend than non-profit ones. Organizations who sponsor employees to attend virtual training seminars will have a larger budget to spend than an individual entrepreneur. You'll want to think about your target market, and what price that market will bear, when you are developing the pricing strategy for your webinar.
The quality of the presenter
A well-known presenter is more likely to draw a crowd and add value to the session. Consider the presenter's CREED:
An excellent presenter will have all of these.
Participants' time is part of their cost.
It is not only the cost of your webinar for your participants is their time. If someone gets paid $40/hour and they take an hour out of their day to attend your webinar, then that session has cost them a minimum of $40. What are they getting in return for their time?
If you charge money, for your webinars, understand that the actual cost to the participant is your fee, plus the time they take out of their day to be there. You need to ensure that they are getting top value for their bottom line.
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State Police Arrest Kaplan Man In Cycling Hit-And-Run
Louisiana State Police have arrested the man they believed to be responsible for the hit-and-run death of Lon Lomas, who was killed while riding his bicycle on Hwy. 92.
Louisiana State Police have arrested the man they believed to be responsible for the hit-and-run death of Lon Lomas, who was killed while riding his bicycle on Hwy. 92.
Wouldn't it be great if we could change "the rules" so we could all win? We already do that now in youth sports and we're raising a generation of certificate holding crybabies. Sometime your best effort just isn't good enough, it's called life and the connections of California Chrome need to be remember the name of another famous horse and be " Real Quiet".
Want to see what Lafayette streets could look like in the future? Better Block Bertrand will transform a portion of Betrand Drive this Saturday to give you a clearer picture of what could be Lafayette's future.
Come on out for a family-fun day for a great cause Saturday, May 31, 2014. A fundraiser for Amy Maricle, wife of Jacob Maricle, will be held at Drouet Park in Turkey Creek...
A crash around 5:00 p.m. Saturday involving a young boy and a vehicle lands the child in an area hospital in guarded condition.
Throw in that we here in Cajun Country often say and text words that aren't spoken anywhere else in world, and autocorrect can leave you wanting to throw your phone into the Vermillion River.
A conversation about a forgotten cellphone takes us back to a place where pant legs were wide and dreams showed up every October in a catalog from Sears.
Alcohol infused ice cream was debated in Baton Rouge yesterday. It appears as though we will have to wait for a cold 40 on a cone.
Pedestrians should remain vigilant to the presence of both cyclists and motorists along St. Mary, and use designated crossing areas when walking across the roadway.
Developing a "unified development code" would consolidate those regulations and streamline operations when implementing the city's plans for the future.


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Penn ready to go
POSTED: Saturday, January 31, 2009
LAS VEGAS » B.J. Penn tipped the scales at 168 pounds, easily making weight for tonight's UFC welterweight title fight against champion Georges St-Pierre in the main event of UFC 94 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Tonight's B.J. Penn vs. Georges St-Pierre fight:
St-Pierre weighed in at 170 pounds, making the first fight between UFC champions in different weight classes official.
"I'm ready. There's nothing left to say," Penn said after he made weight. "Let's fight. Let's go."
Penn is 13-4-1 and trying to become the first man to hold two UFC titles at the same time. St-Pierre sports a 17-2 record.
"I've never been so excited," St-Pierre said. "I've never wanted to win so bad."
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Idzik, Johnson Address Media at Owners Meetings
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In what should perhaps be characterized as an underwhelming set of revelations for anyone expecting big news, General Manager John Idzik and Owner Woody Johnson briefly addressed the media this evening at the NFL owners meetings. Based on the comments reproduced by the media, the general theme seemed to be preaching patience, but it will interesting to see which of the tacit denials, obvious platitudes and outright non-answers the media latches onto as the big story here.
A brief summary, mined mostly from Bart Hubbuch's twitter feed:
– They want Darrelle Revis on the team, because he's a great player
– They won't rule out trading him "if it makes the team better"
– They won't rule out signing him to a long term extension either
– They wouldn't talk about trade offers
– Idzik claimed he has talked to the agents in contrast to recent reports
– Fans and media need to be patient as they put the team together
– Tebow questions were met with the usual kiss-of-death stock phrases
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Battle: Faith Hill vs. King Of The HillIt is time, once again, for the AskMen.com celebrity showdown. This week we bring you the battle of the Rednecks.
In the blue corner, we have one of the most lovable things to come out of Texas since the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. He's the titular head of his family, but no one will mistake him for the brains of the operation. Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome Hank from King of the Hill.
In the red corner, we have the red-hot country music siren that tears up the charts with each new album. She sings beautifully and is even nicer to look at. Please welcome Faith Hill.
Let's find out which of these Southern foes will win the battle.
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Faith Hill
Faith not only sings like an angel, but she looks like one too... albeit, a slightly devilish one at times! Hank has got curves too, but a gut is not exactly sexy.
|Biggest redneck
He likes his football and beer (nothing abnormal about that), but it is his love of propane and overly folksy manner that place him at the top of the heap here. Faith Hill makes us blush but that makes us redfaces, it doesn't make her a redneck.
|Best barbecues
No one loves propane more than Hank. With his intricate knowledge of the gas as well as a penchant for red meat, we'd have to guess that he'd throw an All-American barbecue fit for a king.
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Faith Hill
You are at a bachelor party, having fun with the boys. All of a sudden, Faith jumps out of the birthday cake wearing only whipped cream, and serenades you with Happy Birthday. You melt and hope that the whipped cream melts too so that you can get a better look.
|Best dinner date
Faith Hill
We can only bear to hear so much about propane. We'd love to eat Faith for dinner. Oops, we meant have her over for dinner. Yeah, that's what we meant...
|Highest IQ
Peggy (Hank's Wife)
Faith is gorgeous and she can sing, so statistically it is quite likely that she isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer (not that we mind). On the other hand, Hank's wife Peggy is quite brainy. She always seems to know what to do and is able to analyze things logically. Maybe it is just good screenwriting, but we think she really is a smart cookie.
|Most likely to date a movie star
Faith Hill
She's already married, but we are sure plenty of Tinseltown's bigwigs wouldn't mind getting their hands on a little Faith and making their little "hill" happy.
|Most likely to sleep with many movie stars
Luanne (Hank's Niece)
Her dream is to go to Hollywood to be a make-up artist to the stars. We think she's a little loose so she'll probably become make-out artist to the stars. With enough work she may be able to sleep her way to the top too!
|Best voice
Bobby (Hank's son)
His dream is to become a world-class proctologist. One can only wonder if all the "practice" he "inflicts" on himself is the cause of that squeaky, whiny voice of his.
King of the Hill & Co.
Well folks, it was a close one but Hank & Family remain King of the Hill. Faith gave it her best shot but it just wasn't enough to fend off the propane-enhanced clan from Texas.


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John Robert Dobyns, L.L.D.1914-1917
Dr. Dobyns received his A.B. degree in 1874 and later received an M.A. and LL.D. from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Beginning in 1877, he taught at the Missouri School for the Deaf, and in 1881, he became Superintendent of Mississippi School for the Deaf at Jackson. He left Southwestern Presbyterian University in 1917 to become President of Stonewall Jackson College in Abingdon, Virginia. In 1919 he was Superintendent of Arkansas Deaf Mute Institute in Little Rock. [Source: Bulletin of Westminster College, 1918]


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