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He admitted to me that he didnt want to get married in the first place and that he made a mistake. He told me after asking him if he loves me, he said no, since then he has been closed within himself and as much as ive begged him to talk to me so we can work things out, he dont ever want to talk. I told him that im leaving and he said ok, move on. Because we are memebers of the church, he got advice telling him that he shouldnt let me go and that he must tell me that he loves me. Yesterday he decided to say he loves me and wants me to stay and if i dont stay he aint giving me anything of his choice, he would rather go to court. He is very young minded and immature and is scared to be on his own.
My husband is the owner of the marital. His parents advised him to buy it on his own, then later on put my name on the house. I agreed at the time so he bought the house with his uncle. Him and his uncle is on the mortgage deeds and just his name on the house deeds. i payed half of the solicitors fees and we both bought everything in the house together, we split every cost between us. Im currently a fulltime student and he pays the mortgage and bills. In terms of value of the house now 5 months on, i really dont know.
I have no where to go but i have been looking at flats to move out before i lose my mind. He is not abusive to me whatsoeve and i think he has the option of moving in with his sister or back to his parents, im not entirely sure.
He did not commit any fraud on me to get married at all. However he admits he didint want to get married but felt pressured because of the family and church values.


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It's fitting that a season marred by murder charges against one of the Patriots' top tight ends could be salvaged in part by an undrafted wideout who was arrested seven times before his 19th birthday.
Kenbrell Thompkins was signed before Aaron Hernandez's arrest and possibly wouldn't have been signed after it. The rookie has emerged as one of the best receivers on the roster. He started Thursday night's preseason game against the Lions, catching eight passes for 116 yards.
The cousin of Steelers receiver Antonio Brown, Thompkins' history was recently detailed by the Boston Herald. At age seven, he shot himself in the arm. In middle school, he was selling drugs. An arrest for armed robbery prompted one of multiple expulsions from high school. Later, Thompkins was busted for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and he served 28 days in jail.

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PARAMOUNT CLASSICS has established the Arctic Fund to coincide with the release of its film Arctic Tale on July 25. National Wildlife Federation and three other conservation groups working to protect the Arctic and its inhabitants will receive equal shares from a percentage of the lifetime domestic box office revenue.
An epic wildlife adventure that explores the vast world of the Great North and the threat it now faces from global warming, Arctic Tale tells the story of a walrus and polar bear on their life's journey from birth to parenthood. Appropriate for all ages (rated G), the movie showcases spectacular live-action footage that took years to capture. The film is presented jointly by Paramount Classics and National Geographic Films. To preview Arctic Tale and to learn more about it, visit www.arctictalemovie.com.


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WoW! Thanks you guys lol A Patronus is a light charm(Harry Potter... Expecto Patronum) portrays your animal that you most relate to... I love wolves& didn't know what a wolf patronus would look like so I made up my own :)
Amazing! This is excellent! Love it! Thank you for sharing! 5/5 and a fav
Very cool !!!! It's like a ghost wolf or a freeze wolf XD Nice !!!!! 5/5 ^_^
You did the right thing lol- if at first you aren't satisfied, try again as they say- or something like that haha. I absolutely adore the dark, haunting/ghostly color scheme here. I wonder what a wolf patronus is... It's very lovely. 5/5 and favorite
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Guidelines to Address Arc-Flash
Kathy | September 1, 2005
You have decided to conform to the requirements of NFPA 70E, the standard for electrical safety in the workplace. You already have an electrical program for preventing shock; here is an explanation of how to address the 70E requirements for arc-flash.
Flash hazard analysis
On the subject of arc-flash, 70E requires a flash hazard analysis. Although itdoes not explain how to conduct an analysis, it does say the analysis shall determine a "flash protection boundary" and the personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when working within that boundary.
Flash protection boundary
Arc-flash boundaries are required around electrical equipment such as switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, motor control centers, and similar equipment, when an individual works on or in the proximity of "exposed energized" (energized and not enclosed, shielded, covered, or otherwise protected from contact) components. This includes conducting activities such as examination, adjustment, servicing, maintenance, or troubleshooting. Equipment energized below 240 V need not be considered, unless it is fed by a 112.5 kVA transformer or larger.
The arc-flash boundary is a distance at which a person working any closer at the time of an arc-flash may receive permanent injury (the onset of a second-degree burn or worse) if not properly protected by flame-resistant (FR) clothing. Research has shown that permanent injury results from an arc-flash that causes an incident energy of 1.2 calories/cm2 (cal/cm2) or greater at the skin's surface.
This distance (boundary) cannot be determined by a casual survey of electrical equipment. The only practical way of determining this boundary is to calculate the magnitude of the arc (a function of the available short circuit current), estimate how long the arc will last (a function of the interrupting time of the fuse or circuit breaker), and then calculate how far away an individual must be to avoid receiving an incident energy of 1.2 cal/cm2.
Small facilities
In small facilities, such as small businesses and offices that use only 240 V and less and have minor power requirements (primarily lighting and receptacle loads), it may not be practical or economical to calculate arc-flash boundaries. It appears the authors of 70E realized this, as they established a default flash boundary that can be used without calculations. The default boundary extends four feet from the energized, exposed components. Any time individuals are inside this boundary, they must wear proper PPE to avoid a permanent injury in the event of an arc-flash.
In most small facilities, the four-foot boundary is likely overly restrictive, making it probable individuals will attempt to avoid use of the PPE, potentially resulting in enforcement issues. In a few cases the opposite may be true; the four-foot boundary may be inadequate to avoid injury due to high incident energy.
70E addresses this limitation in a footnote, qualifying that the four-foot boundary is applicable only where the available short circuit current does not exceed 50,000 A and the clearing time of the fuse or circuit breaker does not exceed 0.1 sec, or any combination not exceeding 5000 A sec. This footnote seems to place small facilities back into the position of collecting data and calculating short circuit current and clearing times to justify using the four-foot boundary. However, in the vast majority of small facilities, if the electrical system were properly designed and if it has been properly maintained by competent electricians (always installing properly sized fuses and circuit breakers), the four-foot boundary should be more than adequate to avoid any permanent injury from an arc-flash.
Other facilities
For other facilities, especially those having employees, contractors, or service personnel who perform functions exposing them to energized components, the four-foot default boundary is probably not practical or appropriate. The experience of this author indicates that a substantial percentage of the equipment operating at 480 V and less in most facilities will have an arc-flash boundary of less than 12 in., which means FR clothing for the face/chest area is not required when working on or near that equipment.
However, experience also has shown that practically every large facility has some equipment where even the four-foot default boundary is not adequate to avoid permanent injury in the event of an arc-flash. Consequently, 70E provides an alternative: a formula (based on IEEE Standard 1584) to be used under engineering supervision, when the limitation of 5000 A sec is exceeded or when realistic flash boundaries are desired. (See accompanying text "NFPA 70E Formula to Calculate Arc-flash Boundaries.") To use the formula requires knowledge of available short circuit current and corresponding clearing time.
Available short circuit current
Determination of short circuit current starts with the electric utility providing information about its delivery capability at the service entrance/meter point. Receiving this data from the utility can be as easy as a phone call or as difficult as pulling teeth.
Proceeding from the service entrance to the equipment to be worked on, the length, size, and type of every conductor and the nameplate information of every transformer in that path must be recorded. With this recorded data and the right software, a reasonable estimate of the available short circuit current can be calculated for use in the flash boundary formula.
Clearing time
Determination of the arc-flash clearing time at equipment requires collection of data on every fuse and circuit breaker in the circuit between the utility service and the equipment, where the flash boundary is to be determined. Time vs current interrupting information is then acquired from the protective device manufacturer based on the data collected.
Using the short circuit current previously determined and time-current data from the protective device manufacturer, a reasonable estimate of the time required to interrupt the arc-flash can be determined for use in calculating arc-flash boundary.
Formula, software, consultants
For facilities having only a few circuits to be evaluated, using the 70E formula to determine the arc-flash boundary may be feasible. If many circuits are involved, however, commercially available software or a consultant should be considered.
Some commercially-available software performs all the calculations required, including determination of available short circuit current, fault clearing time, and arc-flash boundary. The cost of this software can exceed $10,000, and it should be used under engineering supervision. Keep in mind that data collection is still required for input into the software program.
PPE selection
NFPA 70E requires that the employer provide and the employee wear appropriate FR clothing and other PPE when within the arc-flash boundary. Selection of FR clothing is based on the level of incident energy the individual will be exposed to in the event of an arc-flash. The level of incident energy is a function of the distance the individual is from the arc-flash (incident energy increases rapidly as the individual moves closer to the arc-flash). Generally, 18 inches is assumed to be the distance between a worker's face/chest and the arc-flash.
Using the same information as was used to determine the arc-flash boundary, the engineer can calculate the incident energy in cal/cm2 at 18 inches. Since FR clothing is rated in cal/cm2, this allows selection of appropriate clothing to protect against the incident energy of exposure.
It is not uncommon for calculated results at 18 inches to show an arc-flash incident energy of less than 1.2 cal/cm2, resulting in no FR clothing requirement for the face/chest area, only clothing that will not melt, such as cotton. However, additional PPE may be required for parts of the body that are closer than the 18-inch basis. It is also not uncommon to find at least one location in facilities where the calculated incident energy at 18 inches exceeds 40 cal/cm2, the highest level that 70E recognizes as being practical to protect (some clothing manufacturers offer clothing with higher ratings).
Small facilities that choose to use the four-foot default boundary in lieu of using the formula will not have the incident energy results necessary to select the proper level of PPE for the arc-flash hazard. For these facilities, 70E provides two tables to use in selecting PPE. The first table matches a "hazard/risk category" to a specific task by voltage level and type of equipment (Fig. 1). The second table describes the FR clothing and corresponding incident energy for each of five hazard/risk categories (Fig. 2).
Limitations of the NFPA 70E tables
Use of the 70E tables to select PPE has limitations. The first table matching the category to the task is limited to electrical systems that do not exceed specified levels of available short circuit current and fault clearing times as described in the table footnotes. Additionally, 70E states that for tasks not included in the table, and for electrical systems that exceed the footnote limitations, the tables cannot be used, and the incident energy must be calculated for PPE selection.
Using the tables when the electrical system exceeds the levels described may expose individuals to hazardous energies beyond the protection of their FR clothing, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. On the other hand, when the footnotes are met, the level of protection can be overly conservative, which may increase hazards to the individual by limiting vision, mobility, and dexterity. In other words, it is always better to select the proper PPE based on the calculated incident energy of exposure. Selecting PPE based on incident energy also may result in substantial savings over the cost of selecting PPE based on the tables.
Although not required by 70E, labeling of equipment is an essential part of the flash hazard analysis. Establishing an arc-flash boundary and determining the appropriate PPE is useless if the information is not communicated to the individuals working on or near the equipment with the hazard. The label should be placed in a conspicuous location that will be seen by individuals before they open equipment.
Since 2002, the National Electrical Code (NEC) has required labeling of equipment to warn of potential flash hazards. Although the current NEC requirement does not specify the information to be provided on the warning label, it is likely that future editions will. This author recommends that, at a minimum,, the following information should be included on the label:
- Maximum voltage in the equipment
- Arc-flash boundary
- Required PPE (hazard/risk category or cal/cm2)
Advantages of qualified consultants
An arc-flash analysis by a qualified consultant should provide more than just results of the analysis. The consultant should review each location with an arc-flash hazard requiring Category 1 FR clothing or greater, to determine if any changes can be made to reduce the hazard. He or she should evaluate changing fuse types or breaker settings and other opportunities to reduce or eliminate the need for FR clothing. Thes recommendations can result in substantial economic savings in FR clothing, and reduction or elimination of arc-flash hazards.
The consultant should provide one-line drawings of the electrical system that has been evaluated, as well as labels for all equipment having the potential of a hazardous arc-flash.
As part of the short-circuit analysis, the consultant should identify any problems in the interrupting capacity of protective devices. Inadequate interrupting capacity can result in the protective device exploding during a major fault, potentially causing injury to personnel and/or costly downtime.
Consultants should make recommendations to improve any overcurrent coordination problems. The objective is for the interrupting device closest to the fault to open first. This minimizes the equipment affected in the event of a fault, improving operations and safety by limiting exposure to electrical hazards when troubleshooting.
Before purchasing FR clothing and requiring individuals to wear clothing that they may or may not need, complete an arc-flash hazard analysis. Identify the equipment that has the potential to cause permanent injury or death from arc-flash and then evaluate opportunities to eliminate or reduce the hazard, in lieu of using PPE.
After taking advantage of every feasible/realistic opportunity to reduce or eliminate arc-flash hazards, purchase or arrange, through a uniform service, to provide the appropriate PPE. Label equipment with the information necessary for individuals to know the hazard and the required PPE. (This information is also essential for contractors and service personnel who work on or near exposed energized components.)
Train qualified and affected personnel on how to recognize and avoid electrical hazards (shock and arc-flash), and train them on the results of the arc-flash hazard analysis.
John C. Klingler, P.E., is vice president and an instructor for Lewellyn Technology, Inc., Linton, IN. Telephone: (800) 242-6673; e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com; Internet: www.lewellyn.com


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This all-weather shooting glove features Synsi-feel synthetic leather palms for a good grip and tactile feel, Extreme-Grip texturing sewn onto the palms and fingertips (excluding the index finger) for enhanced gripping, The back of the gloves are composed of neoprene fabric for moisture protection. Hook & loop closures for a near custom fit.
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"Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere."
Helen Gurley Brown
If you thought "Sex and the City" was the original formula for the "new" Gal Friday, think again! Helen Gurley Brown, who wrote the 1962 best seller, Sex and the Single Girl, was the voice of women of the "new generation" in her role as editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 3 decades. She made women's issues a cash bonanza for Hearst Publishing, at the same time allowing women to freely speak about their sexuality.
Don't believe us? Cosmo is still today one of the most successful magazines in history the world over! It is written in 32 languages, printed in 63 international editions and distributed in more than 100 countries globally. Move over Haper's Bazaar and Vogue, the Cosmo Girl still got her sass and is not afraid to flaunt it!
Yet, it might seem difficult to believe that today, in the age of the internet, the emancipated woman needs Cosmo to help guide her through life in the big city or be advised on dating men. But in retrospect, Ms. Brown did bridge the feminist radical take on gender roles by forging a sexy diplomatic message… SEX is good and so are both women and men.
As it happens, quite the irony in and of itself, Cosmopolitan magazine was first published in 1886 as a family magazine – one tenured by Ivy League men who weren't exactly beacons of feminist thoughts themselves. By the time Helen Gurley Brown took over in 1967, she turned the famed serial into a 'naughty but nice' literary tool for the modern woman about town. Her brand of feminism had its critics, but she believed in a woman's career, financial independence and control over her own life.
In fact, the magazine was so popular over the years that, as Playboy magazine did with its interviews, Cosmopolitan attracted luminaries and influential figures of the day (anyone from actors, politicians, athletes), while documenting major world events and news stories that held public attention. With Cosmo, the woman was in the driver's seat!
The Cosmo Girl was, and still is, drenched in complexity. As démodé as Cosmo might feel to some, it isn't about to go anywhere, rather, it is simply evolving into its next chapter. As retro as Helen Gurley Brown might seem today, she was, and remains, by all accounts, a true pioneer.
Rest in peace, Helen, you have earned your place in history!


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It all started when I realized there was a massive need for people who may not have had the chance to communicate with a loved one before their passing, and were left with unfinished business. Ms. Lachkar said, It happened with my late husband, he had passed away before the birth of our grandchild and I wanted to let him know that he was missed and that our daughter had given birth to a beautiful healthy girl. I wrote a letter, but there was nowhere to send it. Then I sent an Email but it came back, no such recipient. I thought it would be so nice if there was a place you could go that would allow for such communication, and at that moment, SpiritEmail.com was born.
The health benefits of finding closure after the passing of a loved one, or the loss of a pet, are well documented. Doctors, psychologists, and health practitioners around the world agree that working through your feelings by writing a letter to the departed have significant benefits to your mind, body and spirit. Research shows writing about emotional experiences to find closure can have tangible health benefits. When people are given the opportunity to resolve emotional events, they often experience improved health, go to the doctor less, and have positive changes in immune function. Said .Dr. James W. Pennebaker, professor of Psychology at The University of Texas.
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A healthy soil can sustain biological productivity, maintain environmental quality, and promote plant and animal health. Understanding the impact of land management practices on soil properties and processes can provide useful indicators of economic and environmental sustainability. The sixteen chapters of this book orchestrate a multidisciplinary composition of current trends in soil health. Soil Health and Land Use Management provides a broad vision of the fundamental importance of soil health. In addition, the development of feasible management and remediation strategies to preserve and ameliorate the fitness of soils are discussed in this book. Strategies to improve land management and relevant case studies are covered, as well as the importance of characterizing soil properties to develop management and remediation strategies.


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Hi there Lushies. Greetings from the U.K. I'm single, straight and a bit of a slut (when I get the chance). I love to chat to women (although I'm happy to shoot the breeze with guys too)and I treat everyone with respect, although I do get rather flirty and, with permission, downright filthy. I started writing about six months back and love to get helpful comments on improving my style. If my stories give you a thrill (or better still an orgasm) then it's all been worthwhile. I always accept new friends and hope to speak to lots of you lovely guys in the future.
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Thanks for the advice and suggestion. Well after much deliberation have chosen two (one for stories with female pov and one for male pov). Look out for Layla Jazz and Buck Bailey!
 Hmm. I've been told size doesn't matter, and of course it always sounds bigger in centimetres but I would describe it as 'fun size'.
Her hot body melted the ice cream as it slid between her heaving cleavage on its journey to her clit where my tongue waited in anticipation.I'm assuming that spaces and punctuation count as characters? If not:Her hot body melted the ice cream as it slid between her heaving breasts on its journey to her pussy where my tongue waited in anticipation.
Thanks Sprite. Actually had a few thoughts now, although some of them are female (I'm guessing it doesn't matter if its a pseudonym). So far I have Layla Jazz, Buck Bailey and Honey Creme!
Thanks for your advice. Yes I do think that I need to choose something that doesn't sound like a character from a Carry On film lol.
Good evening lushies. Need some help and thought I'd look for a woman's take on this. I've been asked to publish some erotic stories but need a suitably erotic pen name. I'm looking for something tasteful (not Dick Plunger!!!). Any suggestions?
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I had a think about this as I never used to refer to any woman, even my ex partner, as babe, baby, honey or any of the others. However I was actually asked by a lady I was seeing 'What would you like to call me?' I thought carefully (as i didn't want to blow it all - the sex was too good!) and decided on 'beautiful'. This seemed to go down well. But I call my current partner 'gorgeous', which she loves. She asked me why one day. I simply said "Because you are."
A woman was walking past a pet shop when something caught her eye. In a small cage a large green toad. The sign above it said $10,000. Intigued the woamn went in and spoke to the pet shop owner. "How can you charge $10,000 for a common toad?" "Well," said the shopkeeper, "it's a very speciall toad. It can perform oral sex.""Really?" exclaimed the woman."Oh yes." said the shopkeeper. "If you are interested you can have a free trial in the back room."The woman goes into the back room and sits on a chair. The shopkeeper gets the toad and sits it on a stoll in front of her. After a minute the toad hasn't moved. "It might help if you opened your legs" the shopkeeper suggested. The woman parted her legs and waited. Another minute passed and the toad hadn't moved. "It does take a while to arouse him. Perhaps you could take off you panties." The woman took off her panties and spread her legs wide, displaying her pussy, but still the toad didn't move.Eventually the shopkeeper picks up the toad and shouts "For the love of God! I've taught you how to perform oral sex and you still don't get it! Now watch carefully and I will show you once more, but this is definitely the last time!"
Wrote a wonderful poetic piece called 'Wanting'. Love it to bits :-)
To fully enjoy this episode it is recommended that you read Soft Target 4: Girl's night in first. As Chrissie had been relating the events of last night, Keith's eyes had been fixed on Amelie, taking in every pore of her nakedness, and his mouth had been hanging open like a naughty schoolboy. Amelie stood up, walked over to the freezer and returned with the ice cream tub. Tearing the lid...
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As Keith rang the bell he felt a tinge of guilt. He often popped across to his neighbour Chrissie for a coffee and a chat on a Sunday morning but she had told him that she was having some friends over last night. So calling at 9 o'clock in the morning because he had run out of milk and couldn't be bothered to go to the supermarket was probably not the best idea. A minute passed and he decided...
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The story I am about to tell is completely true. I have decided that I need to write it down as I will remember it as the event that changed my life forever. It is also the reason that I now have my tattoo of a tulip. I wear it as a badge of honour to commemorate a trip I will never forget. The story begins in Rome on New Year's Eve two years ago. My wife and two friends were waiting...
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Chrissie sat outside the head teacher's office, shifting nervously. Even though she was now a parent, with a son at the school, the old memories still made her shiver. She could still remember standing outside the headmaster's office, all those years ago, biting her lip in anticipation of the yet another harsh telling off about the latest indiscretion. But now she was here discuss her...
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There is a woman, Somewhere, Who has a smile that speaks to me. It says "You make me so happy that I could burst." Her smile infects mine and holds me captive, And I become a willing prisoner, Of her smile. There is a woman, Somewhere, Who has eyes that speak to me. They say "I love you more than words can say." Her eyes penetrate my soul and hold me captive, ...
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Chrissie was sitting in the kitchen with her two friends, sipping her coffee and swapping 'crap husband' stories. "He's always so bloody tired." moaned Wendy, "He gets home, eats his dinner and then falls asleep in front of the television. And when we go to bed I don't even get a cuddle, let alone a good, hard shag." "Tell me about it!" chipped in Marie. "My hubbie hasn't given me a...
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First Kiss We face each other, Hands holding hands, Eyes holding eyes. Communicating, Uncertainty and anticipation. Then the synchronicity as our Heads tilt, Eyes close, Lips touch lips. Softly at first, Then intense, As passion evolves, And overwhelms us. Mutual surrender as our Lips part, Tongues caress, Tasting the emotion. Seconds feel like minutes, ...
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When I hold your warm body in my arms Your head on my chest I inhale the scent of your hair And like a drug You intoxicate me. No words Just a warm feeling Like a blanket Wrapping us both up In a moment of true happiness That I wish would never end. ...
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She walked into the bedroom, naked, ruffling her short, wet hair dry with a towel. Catching sight of her body in the mirror she stood and smiled. Despite her age, Chrissie still had the kind of body that attracted attention. Breasts still pert, curvy hips and those legs that had enticed men for many years. A muffled ringtone came from her dressing table and, rummaging through the selection...
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I couldn't stand it anymore. I looked around my house and had to come to the inevitable conclusion. This place is filthy! The trouble was that my attitude to housework was the same as my attitude to skydiving. I don't mind watching someone else do it but I wouldn't do it myself. Then I had an idea. My elderly neighbours use a local cleaning firm, twice a week, as they do not have the energy...
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Nvidia problem with Suse 9.2 on Dell Inspiron 8600 laptop
I have installed Suse 9.2 Pro in my new Dell Inspiron 8600.After installation I went on to install Nvidia driver since I have geforce Go5200 (32mb vram).After installation,I modified XF86Config to driver nvidia from nv.
Nothing else were required since there was no "Load dri" in module section.I have chosen lcd flat 1200x800@75Hz as no inspiron 8600 monitor model was not available under selection.But,after that I try to go X,and it says init 5 level has been reached but it stays in console and no X comes up.Where as if I modify it to nv again it loads up but obviously with no 3d acceleration.Am I missing some more configuration? when I modify nv to nvidia and run 3Ddiag the output shows everything is ok,but on trying to go to X it does not do anything,no error comes in console either.
I have tried 1.0-6629(latest) and 1.0-6111 both driver from Nvidia
will be great if I get some pointers.
Well, I just got 9.2 today and have been trying to install the Nvidia driver on my desktop and get the same thing. Here is a clip from my Xorg.0.log file.
EE) NVIDIA(0): Failed to initialize the NVIDIA kernel module!
(EE) NVIDIA(0): *** Aborting ***
(II) UnloadModule: "nvidia"
(EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration.
Fatal server error:
no screens found
Apparently you can use Yast to install the nvidia driver, and it worked on 9.1, but doesn't work for 9.2. What the fudge is up with that?
Hah! The same old damn problem here as well... anyway...
Ei maha jhamela niye gato ak bachchor kato je forum khullen manushera, ami nijey oy probleme porhechchilam, jai hok-->
First of all go for,
nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Then check out what driver is installed (Did you configure your xorg.conf after installing?).
If driver is "nvidia", then it's alright and nothing is needed to be changed, and if not change it to "nvidia"
Then CTRL + X to get out of that and enter:
sax2 -m 0=nvidia
Now, log on and reboot to test everything!
:jawa: says :D Enjoy!!!
You should be following the instructions it gives you in the nvidia readme and with suse, and using "telinit 3" to switch to runlevel 3 and then running sax2 and properply picking and configuring the driver and screen resolutions.
YOU works just fine for installing the updates, as long as you pay attention to the fact that there are kernel updates in YOU as well and don't do them after or while installing the nvidia driver. You have to re-install the driver after apparatly ignoring the warning YOU has against installing the kernel update if you are using/installing the nvidia driver.
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Feedback archive → Feedback 2014
What is our motivation?
Published: 3 May 2014 (GMT+10)
Nathanael G., Australia, asks,
Now I have no idea whether this is the case or not, but it is just a concern.
Do you think that perhaps, when trying to prove the existence of God, the God of the Bible, or His creation, that you totally lose sight of the real goal? That perhaps proving God's existence or proving a young earth becomes more important than God Himself. That our relationship with Christ becomes less important than proof of His existence.
Lita Cosner, CMI-US, responds:
Dear Nathanael,
I suppose it is possible that for some people, the creation/evolution debate and its associated arguments and proofs could take precedence over a relationship with God. But that certainly isn't the case personally with myself, or with any of my colleagues that I'm aware of. In fact, our motivation is to help believers. There is such an onslaught against Christians in today's culture, and evolutionary propaganda is so pervasive, that many Christians start to doubt whether the Bible is really true. Our speakers often hear how their messages have answered questions that people have had for years. And we receive the same sort of testimonies about the resources we offer on the web.
The reality is that while it sounds spiritual to 'just have faith' and not worry about answering skeptical attacks, having a sound intellectual basis for one's faith allows us to help struggling believers. There's a spiritual battle going on around the issue of creation, and we have to be equipped to do our part. And we do this because we love God and have a relationship with Him, and we don't want evolution to be a stumbling block to other people coming to Him.
I hope this is helpful.
Lita Cosner
R. E., Mexico, asks:
Hello, CMI. My atheist step-brother friend asked me 2 questions I can't respond:
Why pray to God if we got all the things we have by ourselves? And why thank God for someone having cancer cured if the chemotherapy did all the job?
Lita Cosner, CMI-US, responds:
Dear Ray,
First, a Christian acknowledges that all things come from God. For instance, I may have bought food with money I earned at my job, but God gave me the ability to work, a place to be paid for my work, and He sent the rain that allowed the food to grow that I buy and eat. If God did not send rain and all the crops shriveled, it would not matter how much money I had. So to refuse to thank God for food overestimates our ability as humans, the stability of the environment and our income, and underestimates how much we depend on God.
In the same way, God provided the skill of the doctors and the availability of the cancer treatments, so it is certainly suitable to thank God when cancer goes into remission. And how do we know that the chemotherapy did everything?
So the answer has to do with believing that every good gift comes from above (James 1:17). Because God created the world and continues to sustain it, we receive many good things, even though the world is fallen. We don't deserve anything good from God, but God gives even the most hardened atheist pleasurable things in this life.
Lita Cosner
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"...having a sound intellectual basis for one's faith allows us to help struggling believers."
I think it also bears mentioning that having a sound intellectual basis for one's faith helps one maintain that faith. The better we understand why we have faith, the more likely we are to hold onto it and not allow other atheistic ideas to cause us to stumble. I think this is why so many young people today are falling away: they are not grounded in their faith and the importance of Genesis!
The second question reminds me of the C. S. Lewis essay, "Work and Prayer". Just like God gives us controls over what we do (work), he also gives us some amount of control (although more limited - with good reason) over everything else (prayer). I can't put it as eloquently as Lewis did in this short comment, but I highly recommend reading the essay if you can find it. I know that it is included in a collection of Lewis essays titled, "God in the Dock".
To me, the essential concern in the (1) creation/evolution, (2) worldwide flood/local flood/no flood, and (3) historical narrative/poetry/allegory debates is truth. My reading of Scripture reveals the God who is Truth. I come to know reality and truth by learning about and learning from the God who created the universe, everything. Even when truth is painful, I want the truth. I don't want to live my life pursuing what is false. I don't want to build my life on what is false, what has no substance in reality. Thus, if Jesus' obvious endorsements of the truth of Genesis, as well as Paul's and Peter's, are in error, then the historic beliefs of Christianity are wrong. The work of CMI, ICR, AIG, etc. is about seeing the hand of God, the mind of God, the purposes of God, the attributes of God revealed by means of what the Triune God created. Because we can know that the Creator God exists simply by means of what God has made, all human beings are without excuse. The God of Creation is also the God of Revelation through Jesus, through His written word to us, and through His handiworks. Your work, CMI, is foundational!!!
How can you have a relationship with someone you don't think is real? "But everyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
Recognizing God as the Creator is the foundation for knowing who it is we worship and why. These truths are vital!
Why study creation on the terms given by The Creator in His holy Word? Why defend truth, when we follow the One who is The Way, The Truth and The Life? Why love God with all our mind? Why take His Word to be all inspired, uselful for correction and teaching? Why take The Allknowing to know better than all? Why be reverent to the source of all Christian teaching and doctrine - not partly but completely? Why believe Jesus when He spoke of what was earthly? Why hold God as being truthful, a Truthful Witness? Why bow to The Creators Own account of how He, in sovereign allpowerfulness, chose to create His creation? God is always truthful. No one gave Him anything first. And we are indepted to Him for everything - our life, the very air we breath, the bread we eat, any abundance we ought to share, every fiber of our being.
Good article. I find myself talking to many atheists on Youtube. They go on Creation videos and try to thwart the faith of many Christians. In fact, many of them claim to have been Christian at one time. I post some of the things I post in hopes that some struggling Christian will have answers that they most likely will not get in church as the subject of creation is rarely taught and if so usually things like the gap theory. I taught a creation/evolution class at the church we were going to 3 years ago and it was amazing how many questions people had. Sadly, I had 3x as many people in that class then I did in my Biblical evangelism class a year earlier. Either way some truth went forth.
Keep up the good work CMI!
I want to thank Lita Cosner for both of her responses. In the first response regarding apologetics distracting from our relationship with God, I would also say that God wants to impact us in our Spirit (being born-again spiritually and communing with God's Spirit), renewed in our mind (understanding God as the Creator etc), and to subject our bodies to healthy behavior. Which leads into the second comment regarding what comes from God and what do we accomplish on our own as humans. For me, the short but complete answer is that if Jesus Christ had not died on the cross there would be no healing by any means as there would be no forgiveness. As a physician I rejoice when I hear of people healed by prayer to God, but also I thank God that there is healing available through medicine. Both are available because Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins. His death on the cross for sin was the complete payment for the justice of God the Father. His resurrection was confirmation of the completed payment. Through Jesus Christ we can now receive both mercy and grace.
Thanks be to God.
John G Leslie PhD, MD, PhD
There is yet another reason to thank God. When a person takes chemotherapy or any other medicine, it does not mean that God was not involved.
* Without prayer, the chemo may not have worked at all or taken much longer to work.
* Without prayer, the person may have even taken a turn for the worse after treatment, which often happens because the body is weakened by the chemo.
* Even if the person is taken by the Lord, the person will be surrounded by the Peace of God in their last hours.
We should never trust human effort alone and there is nothing better we can have than Almighty God at our side during great peril.
You don't go out to prove God's existence. His existence is self-evident. Similarly all the things from God that are self-evident are used to better ourselves. An unbeliever's eyes needs to be opened with an internally consistent worldview so that they can acknowledge He exists and interpret their reality with an appreciation of God. Most disbelievers want observational proof of God, but their problem is that they can't discern spiritual things and are not righteous. (1 Corinthians 2:14 (ESV) "The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned."). So, in their condition, they can never stand in the presence of God to observe Him or understand the benefits that come from Him. Matthew 5:8 (ESV) "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
Young earth is a presupposition detailed within the scriptures that recorded our early history which science can never observe thus prove. If we accept an atheist philosophy about the age of the earth then we reject Christ's word's confirming the bibles truth. If the world thinks young earth is nonsense the scripture advises in 1 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV) "Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise."
Being ready with an answer is important but studying apologetics should not take precedence over studying the WORD OF GOD or the GOSPEL OF CHRIST . I am very grateful for ministries like CMI that always take their stand on both of these regardless of the topic, the articles firmly rooted in GOD'S WORD. I was so wrapped up in being ready with an answer that I neglected scripture and it was ministries like this one that GOD used to correct me. PRAISE GOD FOR THAT!
Debating people about the existence of the Lord is quite biblical. Scripture says that Paul "reasoned/discussed daily with those [people] who were in the market-place...and disputed with the Stoics and Epicureans" (Acts 17:17-18)


text: "Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations. Anxiety (intense nervousness) and self-consciousness arise from a fear of being closely watched, judged and criticized by others. Many people are uneasy with shyness in others, especially in cultures which value individuality and taking charge." This disorder has pleged my entire adolescence and early adulthood life, Being the shy guy..has really effected my soical life, obviously. Relationships, are what make life worth living... and it really kills you when you cant shake this anxiety. When I'm with my few good friends(life-long buddies), family. I'm super outgoing and social. But when you put me in an unknown group of people, or around females...I shut off. I want the relationship with the person but it becomes a forced thing...It cant just come "natural" because of my anxiety. "Why is your friend so quite?"... I see men walking around with beautiful girlfriends.. I want that..kind of relationship so badly you can taste it... but to get that you gotta speak up. The anxiety has a hold around my balls and wont let go...It just wont.. People say man, Just get over it and lighten up...as if social anxiety disorder was a light switch that one could turn on and off. If I could I would...it's not that easy. This of course has lead to some major depression, Which has lead to alcohol to numb the pain.. alcohol-depression go hand in hand... I've been down some dark roads with that evil tonic. I'm just know getting off the souce and trying to face my problems head on. Sorry for the post, Just had to get some stuff off my chest. Now it's time to face the world...either they accept or reject me, I can only be me... Good day.


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WWF King of the Ring
Review by Psycho Penguin
"The best WWF wrestling game on the NES"
There have been a lot of wrestling games made over the years, moreso for the WWF than for WCW. The WWF has had some very good games, especially recently, but some of the older games had more problems than mae Young in the nude. One game, WWF Wrestlemania: Steel Cage Challenge, was one of those games. King of the Ring, however, is the complete opposite. The game actually is very fun and much more realistic than any other WWF game on the NES. It is definetly the best NES WWF wrestling game.
Graphics (8.2/10): The charcater models are much more realistic than other games on the NES. The moves look very good when they are pulled off and there is hardly any slowdown throughout the game.
Music/Sound (8.3/10): pretty good music overall, because I believe this game featured the wrestlers theme songs in it. The sound effects are pretty good as well. There are no beeps and bloops which is always pretty good in my book. Overall, the music and sound are both top notch.
Gameplay (8.8/10): There were a total of 10 wrestlers to choose from: Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Razor Ramon, Lex Luger, Yokozuna, Undertaker, Bam Bam Bigelow, Mr. Perfect, Hulk Hogan, and Randy Savage. There was also the Create-a-Wrestler mode where you can customize the wrestler's attributes for strength, speed, height, and weight and give him a name. The game, once you get into it and start playing it, is fast and very fun. Conisdering the fact that the Nintendo Entertainment System controller had only two buttons, the game had pretty good control. There still is a lack of moves but there is enough there for me to be satisfied.
Replay Value (3.4/10): Unfortuantely, with Smackdown out, the replay value suffers a lot. Too bad, because this game is good
Challenge (8.1/10): It gets quite challenging after a while.
Overall (9.1/10): The best WWF Wrestling game on the NES. If you're looking for a WWF wrestling game for the NES, this is the one to get.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 03/04/00, Updated 07/16/01
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Now that the Titans have made the cuts to get down to 53, it's time to take a look at the shape of the roster, what spots might be ripe for upgrading, and how it compares to the Titans' roster in season past.
First, let's take a look at the positional distribution of the Titans as they stand right now, before any waiver wire-type additions, with the number of players at the position kept last year in parentheses:
Special Teams: 3 (3)
Overall, the Titans appear to be heavy at running back, keeping four halfbacks plus a fullback, and in the defensive line, keeping five ends and five tackles, making up for the space at wide receiver and on the offensive line. Kenny Britt off his Week 1 suspension will remedy the numbers at WR, but the Titans do seem to be light on the offensive line.
Here's how the roster shakes out.
QB: Matt Hasselbeck, Jake Locker, Rusty Smith
Projected Depth Chart: Locker, Hasselbeck, Smith
Analysis: There was some thought Rusty could be gone. I never bought into that, and some fine throws early in the season quelled most of the doubters. Some thought Hasselbeck could be a goner if/when Locker won the starting job, but I never bought into that idea either. The questions here weren't about who was going to make the 53-man.
RB/FB: Jamie Harper, Chris Johnson, Darius Reynaud, Javon Ringer; Quinn Johnson (FB)
Projected Depth Chart: C. Johnson, Ringer, Reynaud, Harper; Q. Johnson
Analysis: Reynaud is listed as third on the depth chart not so much because I think the Titans really like him as a running back better than Harper than because his hold on the returner jobs will likely leave him active every week, while Harper may have trouble getting into the lineup. Despite his limitations, Ringer fills a valuable niche role.
At fullback, I regularly find Quinn Johnson a difficult watch, but the Titans have consistently showed signs they like him. As I noted in the cutdown thread, I'd like to see the Titans try to add Jacob Hester, a proficient special teams player and a guy who can be moderately productive with the ball in his hands.
TE: Jared Cook, Craig Stevens, Taylor Thompson
Projected Depth Chart: Stevens, Cook, Thompson
Analysis: Once the Titans drafted Thompson, the players at the position were pretty clear to me, and the Grahams, Cameron and Daniel, indeed departed as I expected. The projected depth chart is also kind of meaningless, as Cook and Stevens play slightly different roles in the offense.
WR: Kenny Britt (suspended), Lavelle Hawkins, Nate Washington, Damian Williams, Kendall Wright
Projected Depth Chart: Washington, Hawkins; (Britt,) Wright, Williams
Analysis: With Marc Mariani going on injured reserve and Britt suspended, it just became a question of whether the Titans would use another body here. Chris Palmer talked this offseason about using five or even six wide receivers in a game, and I thought there was a real possibility somebody was going to steal a job. It never happened, though, and the Titans go into Week 1 very light at the position. Even with Jared Cook playing a lot in the slot or even flexed out wide, any injury here in practice this week probably forces the Titans to make a roster move.
OL: Leroy Harris, Steve Hutchinson, Troy Kropog, Kevin Matthews, Mike Otto, Michael Roos, David Stewart, Byron Stingily, Fernando Velasco
Projected Depth Chart: Roos, Otto, Kropog; Hutchinson, Matthews; Velasco, Matthews; Harris, Matthews; Stewart, Stingily
Analysis: The Titans kept 10 at the position last year, but only for the opening week, and went with 9 most of the rest of the way. They're at 9 right now, but my expectation is Troy Kropog is on the team because of Mike Otto's injury. As soon as Otto is healthy, he's gone. Considering the Titans need a roster spot for Kenny Britt after Sunday's game against the Patriots and Otto's recovery seems to be proceeding apace, I'd expect the former fourth-round pick to be cut then.
With Ryan Durand going on injured reserve, the Titans are thin on the interior offensive line. It wouldn't surprise me to see them add another interior offensive linemen, either off the waiver wire or a veteran after Week 1. I'm not expecting that veteran to be Dan Koppen, though, even if the Titans did visit with him in April. If they do, then they need another roster space from somewhere else.
DE: Keyunta Dawson, Pannel Egboh, Derrick Morgan, Scott Solomon, Kamerion Wimbley
Projected Depth Chart: Morgan, Egboh, Solomon; Wimbley, Dawson
Analysis: The roster spots in question here were Solomon and Dawson's, and the player they depended on was Dave Ball. With Ball's concussion forcing him to injured reserve, the Titans ended up not having to choose between them. I haven't yet seen Week 4, but Dawson basically was Wimbley's backup in the preseason. Solomon was the third-string LDE, and I'm not expecting much from him this year. Depending on how things shake out, this may be a position where the Titans could cut somebody loose, Egboh or Solomon, if they need a roster spot elsewhere.
DT: Jurrell Casey, DaJohn Harris, Karl Klug, Sen'Derrick Marks, Mike Martin
Projected Depth Chart: Marks, Klug, Harris; Casey, Martin
Analysis: As I noted in the cutdown day post, letting go of Zach Clayton really surprised me. I wasn't a huge fan of his, and frankly thought he was a bit of a waste of a roster spot last year. The Titans seemed to feel differently, keeping him around and regularly playing him with the second team in the preseason. They must have seen enough of what they liked from Harris, though, that they kept him instead of Clayton. The other four names were chalk. I'm not convinced Harris sticks around for the whole year; one possibility may be they kept him out of the initial round of cuts, letting other teams make claims and form their practice squad, and will try to pass him through waivers at a later date.
LB: Akeem Ayers, Patrick Bailey, Zach Brown, Zac Diles, Colin McCarthy, Tim Shaw, Will Witherspoon
Projected Depth Chart: Ayers, Bailey; McCarthy, Shaw, Diles; Witherspoon, Brown
Analysis: Six chalky names, plus Diles, who adds some experience to a linebacking corps that has three first- or second-year players likely to play major roles. Frankly, I've spent too much time watching Diles to particularly rate him as a defensive player. He probably exercised his vested veteran rights after he was cut last year, though, so if the Titans need his roster space, it shouldn't cost them anything.
CB: Tommie Campbell, Jason McCourty, Ryan Mouton, Coty Sensabaugh, Alterraun Verner
Projected Depth Chart: McCourty, Mouton; Verner, Campbell, Sensabaugh; nickel: Verner, Mouton, Sensabaugh
Analysis: Another position where the depth chart is a bit of a myth; if McCourty goes down, I expect Campbell to start, but unless and until that happens I expect Campbell to play outside and Verner to shift into the slot. Mouton stuck around over Chris Hawkins because he's the backup slot corner. I'm not expecting much from Sensabaugh early in the season. If I'm wrong and he develops quickly, Mouton's roster spot could be at risk.
S: Al Afalava, Jordan Babineaux, Michael Griffin, Robert Johnson, Markelle Martin (Reserve/PUP)
Projected Deph Chart: Babineaux, Afalava (Martin); Griffin, Johnson
Analysis: Depth charts remain mythical constructs; Johnson fits more of a free safety mold but is close to Babineaux as the second-best safety on the team. Does he go behind Griffin or Babs? Afalava is an interesting player who got a couple snaps in the Ruby package when Babineaux was out; my guess is still Babs, Griffin, and Johnson are the three safeties who line up in that Week 1. Afalava is one of the spots I would identify as "potentially upgradeable if the right player comes available," but of course the Titans haven't believed in that sort of roster churn.
Special Teams: K Rob Bironas, LS Beau Brinkely, P Brett Kern
Projected Depth Chart: Bironas, Kern; Kern, Bironas; Brinkley, Velasco; Reynaud, Williams; Reynaud, Williams
Analysis: With just one kicker, one punter, and one long-snapper on the roster, the locks here were chalk. My best guess is Darius Reynaud holds both returner jobs and Damian Williams is his backup at both. Per the unofficial depth chart, Hasselbeck is the backup holder to Kern. Expect no changes here unless Brinkley starts snapping erratically.
And, just, because,
Projected Week 1 Inactives: Al Afalava, Zac Diles, Jamie Harper, DaJohn Harris, Mike Otto, Scott Solomon, Rusty Smith


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Brad Paisley Turns Wisconsin Concert Into A Packers Fan Pep Rally
Did you know that Brad Paisley is a huge Green Bay Packers fan? Yeah! He was hoping his trip to Ashwaubenon, WI was going to be one celebrating and rallying for the Super Bowl, but the Seahawks ended that dream real quick. The show must go on right? It definitely did at the Resch Center and Brad was even joined on stage by a special guest!


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Let's cultivate an attitude of gratitude with this Thanksgiving Countdown Jar!
If you're looking for a fun Thanksgiving countdown for your family, we've got you covered! This fun activity is simple and cute and it will focus your thoughts on showing gratitude each and every day, from now until Thanksgiving!
My family has been doing this activity since 2009 and we absolutely LOVE it! Here is how to make your own:
Thanksgiving Countdown Jar
Adapted from an idea emailed to me in 2009, created by Valerie Lee.
- 1 jar
- label for the jar + printed activities (download link below)
- scissors
- tape
- twine or ribbon (optional)
- Download and print all the printables – link to download below.
- Cut out the label and tape it to the front of the jar.
- Add some ribbon or twine for decoration if you'd like.
- Cut out each of the Thanksgiving countdown ideas below, then fold them in half and place the strips in the jar.
- Every day from now until Thanksgiving, draw out one strip and then complete the activity with you're entire family.
Have fun and be prepared to have a thankful Thanksgiving this year!
What do you think?
Thanksgiving Countdown Printables
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Disclaimer – As with all the printables we offer on Somewhat Simple, these printables are for personal use only. They may not be sold or mass produced or claimed to be your own. Thanks for your support!
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We originally published this post in 2009. We updated it with new printables in 2016.


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A new app is now on the Android Market that is free to download called VIN Viper. The app is aimed at the car dealer that wants to be able to figure out a rough price that a vehicle is worth quickly right from their Android smartphone. The app uses the smartphone camera to take a photo of the VIN number. The app then decodes the VIN of the car and shows the value.
Some of the features of the app aren't free and require an account. It will interface with a Carfax account and allows the user to take photos. The app will interface with a back end at the dealer so that mangers can see the cars they are talking about in real time. The app also interfaces with Facebook. The integration allows the dealer to advertise cars right away.
The app offers access to all the major valuation guides like Black Book, NADA, and Kelly Blue Book. If a dealer has an auction account, they can integrate the app with it as well. I would think that an individual looking for a used car would be able to use the free features to make figuring out if the vehicle is a good deal easier too.


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A panel of veterans spoke to University of Wisconsin community members Monday about their experiences at war and why they will support Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in the November election.
The panelists spoke about their time in Iraq and Afghanistan and how this influenced their choice to support the Illinois senator, citing what they called Obama's commitment to providing health care to veterans.
"We were called to duty and we answered that call," said Abbie Pickett, a veteran of the Iraq war and Desert Storm. "Now where is the support that we need? I came back to a brand-new, different world. Getting help wasn't as easy as I thought it would be."
Pickett sought out psychological care during her tour in Iraq, but said the disorganization of the system prevented her from getting the treatment she needed. She started to drink heavily and entered a "downward spiral."
According to Pickett, she eventually became an advocate for others in need of help and campaigning for Obama is an extension of it.
"I had to look beyond the war hero stories. I looked at the policies and the voting record, and time after time John McCain wasn't the answer," Pickett said. "He isn't the maverick he is made out to be."
Panelists also made note of Obama's support for the Veterans Educational Act of 2008 — better known as the new G.I. Bill — which would grant veterans who have served three years of active duty since the 2001 terrorist attacks funding for 100 percent of their education at a four-year public, undergraduate university.
Graham Coumpmer, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, noted current benefits would pay for about one-third of the costs for him to attend college.
He said he supports Obama because he is the only candidate who would give him the assistance he needs by enabling him to afford college.
Iraqi veteran David Boecher addressed Republican presidential candidate John McCain's status as a veteran, dismissing that this gives him a connection to modern veterans.
"The one difference between McCain and other veterans is that when he came back, he was a millionaire," Boecher said. "He didn't have to look for help … it was there for him privately."
UW senior and Students for McCain Co-Chair Allison Nelson said McCain's financial stability does not negate the experiences he had at war.
"He understands where veterans are coming from because he experienced war for himself," Nelson said. "He wants everyone to have the same opportunities he had. McCain supports increasing war funds and that will directly affect the soldiers."
Students for Obama Chair Ami Elshareif said she was satisfied with the event.
"I feel very honored that people who have done so much for our country are willing to come and share their perspective," Elshareif said. "I hope it gives everyone a different perspective on what it takes to be a part of the military."


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By ANGELA M. HILL
On the 50th anniversary of an unsolved mystery that continues to draw attention and leads from around the world, Paul Fronczak is still hoping to uncover his true identity and find the baby that was stolen a half century ago from the woman he believed was his biological mother.
"I feel super hopeful that we're going to solve both these mysteries this year," Fronczak told ABC News.
Fifty years ago Sunday, baby Paul Fronczak was stolen from his mother's arms in a Chicago hospital the day after his birth. A woman posing as a nurse came into Dora Fronczak's room and claimed the doctor wanted to see the baby. The abduction launched a nationwide search for the child and his kidnapper. Just over a year later, a toddler of the right age was discovered abandoned in Newark, N.J. and the FBI believed they had closed the case, at least as far as the missing baby went. The parents, Dora and Chester Fronczak, happily took the child in, believing it was theirs, and raised him as their own.
But last year, the then-49-year-old man raised as Paul Fronczak took a DNA test to find that he was not, in fact, the Fronczak's biological child. Since then, he's been on a mission to solve two mysteries in his life: Who he is and what happened to the real Paul Fronczak?
Do you have a tip that could help solve the mystery? CLICK HERE to send it in to ABC News.
His search has generated such widespread attention that the FBI reopened the cold case and assigned a dedicated task force to the investigation. The FBI won't go into details about their findings, but say the investigation is ongoing.
"We continue to pursue leads as information comes to us, and once again, we appreciate the publicity and any new leads it might generate," said Joan Hyde, spokeswoman for the Chicago FBI office.
"I really feel someone knows something and it's about time they spilled their guts," Paul Fronczak said.
With the help of ABC News' "20/20," Fronczak has dedicated the past year to solving both mysteries. Following the initial "20/20? report on the Fronczak mystery in November, ABC News received hundreds of new clues from around the world to its tip line and website.
One of the tips read, "The baby was stolen by a lady known as the 'welfare queen'. She had many, many, schemes to get money and would have most likely sold the baby."
The woman referenced in the tip was Linda Taylor, a notorious figure in Chicago in the 1970s and '80s. She was dubbed America's "welfare queen" and vilified by President Ronald Reagan. In a televised speech, Reagan said a state government committee accused Taylor of a wide array of crimes and said the committee discovered she used up to 100 aliases and 50 false addresses.
Taylor's son, 64-year-old Johnnie Harbaugh who lives in a Chicago suburb, sat down with ABC News to talk about his mother and her possible role in the Fronczak mystery.
"My mother was capable of anything. Not only stealing a baby, but she could steal you," Harbaugh said in the ABC News interview. "She was just that kind of woman. You know, she done whatever it took for her to survive."
READ: Son Suspects 'Welfare Queen' May Have Stolen Baby Paul Fronczak
After looking at the hospital's baby picture of Fronczak, Harbaugh claimed that not only did he recognize the baby, but said he used to play with the child when he was a teenager living with his mother. Harbaugh said the baby had just showed up one day.
"You know what? He had a name. But we called him Tiger," Harbaugh said.
Taylor, Harbaugh said, was a master of disguise and could pass for white, black, Puerto Rican or Hawaiian in her schemes to collect fraudulent welfare payments. Sometimes she even posed as a doctor or nurse, he said.
"She had a room with nothing but wigs and nurse dresses and shoes," Harbaugh said.
In the 1970s, when Linda Taylor was put on trial for welfare fraud, she actually came under investigation for stealing the Fronczak baby. A local newspaper reported that one of her ex-husbands said that one day in the mid-1960s Taylor appeared with a newborn baby, even though she was not pregnant.
Harbaugh said he didn't say anything to the authorities about the sudden appearance of the baby because he was in trouble with the law back then. He hadn't told his story until he spoke with ABC News and a reporter from Slate.com in recent months.
Harbaugh said the baby disappeared as suddenly as it had appeared. One day he came home from school and the child was gone. Harbaugh said he's "positive" it was taken by one of Taylor's boyfriends to Tennessee.
Taylor died twelve years ago, but the FBI told ABC News they are looking back at Taylor's possible involvement with fresh eyes. Hyde, the FBI spokeswoman, admitted old cases like this one present unique challenges due to the passage of time, but they remain hopeful.
"We have newer technology and tests that we can apply to any physical evidence, now as opposed to 50 years ago," said Hyde.
Fronczak said his search for the truth is a part of his daily routine and he won't stop.
"It's the last thing I do at night and the first thing I do in the morning," he said. "If you don't stay on top of it you might miss the one clue that can solve it. And I'm not going to be that guy that misses that one clue."


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Canadian eCLIPs™ Safety and Feasibility Study Protocol (CESIS)
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified January 2014 by Evasc Medical Systems Corp..
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Recruitment status was: Not yet recruiting
Evasc Medical Systems Corp.
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Evasc Medical Systems Corp.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 4, 2013
Last updated: January 21, 2014
Last verified: January 2014
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Detailed Description:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of the eCLIPs™ Family of Products for the treatment of unruptured intracranial bifurcation aneurysms in conjunction with embolization coils.
|Intracranial Aneurysms
|Device: eCLIPs™ Family of Products
|Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Multi-center Pilot Study Evaluating the Safety and Feasibility of the eCLIPs™ Family of Products for the Treatment of Unruptured Bifurcation Intracranial Aneurysms
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Aneurysms Brain AneurysmU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Evasc Medical Systems Corp.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- eCLIPs Bifurcation Remodelling System Technical Success [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]The proportion of successful eCLIPs device implants at the target aneurysm.
- No participant incurs a major stroke or death within 30 days or major territorial stroke or neurological death within 6 months. [ Time Frame: 30 day-6 month ]A major stroke is defined as a new neurological event that persists for >24 hours and results in a 4 point increase in the NIHSS score compared to baseline or compared to any subsequent lower score.
Other Outcome Measures:
- eCLIPs Microcatheter Technical Success [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]The proportion of procedures where the eCLIPs Microcatheter is able to access the target vasculature and successfully deliver the eCLIPs device.
- eCLIPs Micro-Introducer Technical Success [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]The proportion of procedures where the eCLIPs Micro-Introducer successfully is used conjunction with the eCLIPs Microcatheter to assist in the delivery of the eCLIPs Microcatheter to the target aneurysm.
- eCLIPs Detacher Technical Success [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]The proportion of procedures where the eCLIPs Detacher is successfully used in conjunction with the eCLIPs Bifurcation Remodelling System to initiate detachment of the eCLIPs Device.
- Measurement of aneurysm occlusion at 6 months [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Successful aneurysm treatment with the eCLIPs™ device and embolic coils, as measured by aneurysm occlusion of ≥ 70% (Meyers grade of 2 or less) at 6 month follow up as measured by using standard medical practice radiographic imaging of either angiography, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), or computed tomography angiography (CTA). The type of follow-up imaging is determined at the discretion of the treating physician.
- Occurrence of unplanned aneurysm re-treatment within 6 months (endovascular or surgical repair). [ Time Frame: 6 months ]As determined by the treating physician, where the patient has a ≤70% aneurysm occlusion corresponding to a Meyer's aneurysm occlusion grade of greater than 2 and the treating physician judges the need for the re-treatment.
- Assessment of Device Migration at 6 months. [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Radiographic images will be comparing post procedure device position to 6 months position to determine if migration has occurred. Imaging from each participant will be reviewed by an independent neuroradiologist who will be comparing baseline.
- Assessment of artery stenosis at the device location at 6 months [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Branch arteries will be measured at baseline and compared radiographically at 6 months post procedure per review by the Independent neuroradiologist.
- Assessment of artery patency at the target aneurysm at 6 months [ Time Frame: 6 months ]Patency will be assessed radiographically at 6 month follow up and assessed by an independent neuroradiologist.
- Determination of percentage of screened patients who are eligible for the study [ Time Frame: 24 hours ]The number of screened patients represents those patients reviewed by the investigator who have a known aneurysm and are considered for inclusion in the study. This represents the denominator of the proportion. The numerator will be the number of patients deemed eligible following the screening process.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: Single Arm
Device: eCLIPs™ Family of Products
Safety and feasibility of the eCLIPs™ Family of Products for the treatment of unruptured bifurcation intracranial aneurysms
Other Names:
Detailed Description:
With this other endoluminal stent/device implantation technique to treat intracranial aneurysms in conjunction with embolic coils, the neurovascular device is placed across the aneurysm neck, to act as a bridge to prevent coils from protruding into the parent artery. Stenting may allow to more safely achieve a higher packing density of coils. These effects may improve the rates of complete aneurysm occlusion and enhance the durability of the coiling treatment. The eCLIPs™ device manufactured by Evasc Medical Systems Corp. has a high density 'leaf' which is implanted across the bifurcation aneurysm neck and anchored in one of the branch arteries of the bifurcation and may provide improved bifurcation aneurysm treatment by allowing for a higher packing density of embolic coils implanted behind the eCLIPs™ device and the eCLIPs™ device in combination with embolic coils may reduce the recurrence/retreatment rate by increasing the rate of complete aneurysm occlusion.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Only patients with the following characteristics are eligible for study entry:
- Patient whose age is between 18 and 80 years old
- Patient with an unruptured, saccular, intracranial aneurysm or recurrent aneurysm, which arises at a bifurcation and has a neck length of ≤ 6mm and aneurysm size of 5-35mm
- Patient aneurysm arises at a bifurcation artery with at least one of the two branch artery vessels having a diameter between 2.0mm and 3.25mm
- Patient understands the nature of the procedure and has the capacity to provide informed consent.
- Patient is willing to have on-site 30- day, and 6-month, follow-up evaluations as per standard clinical practice.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with the following characteristics are not eligible for study entry:
- Patient who presents with an intracranial mass or currently undergoing radiation therapy for carcinoma of the head or neck region.
- Patient with an International Normalized Ratio (INR)≥ 1.5.
- Patient with serum creatinine level ≥104 µmol/L at time of enrolment.
- Patient with a platelet count ˂100x103 cells/mm3 or known platelet dysfunction at time of enrolment
- Patient who has a known cardiac disorder, likely to be associated with cardioembolic symptoms such as AFIB (atrial fibrillation)
- Patient with any condition which in the opinion of the treating physician would place the participant at a high risk of embolic stroke
- Patient with known allergies to nickel-titanium metal
- Patient with known allergies to aspirin, heparin, ticlopidine, or clopidogrel
- Patient with a life threatening allergy to contrast (unless treatment for allergy is tolerated)
- Patient with inappropriate anatomy as demonstrated by angiography due to severe intracranial vessel tortuosity or stenosis, or intracranial vasospasm not responsive to medical therapy.
- Patient who is currently participating in another clinical research study.
- Patient who has had a previous intracranial stenting procedure associated with the target aneurysm.
- Patient who is unable to complete the required follow-up.
- Patient who is pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Patient who has participated in a drug study within the last 30 days.
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01957683
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01957683
|Contact: Michael EB. Kelly, PhD, MD, FRCSC
|Canada, Alberta
|University of Alberta Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2B7
|Canada, Ontario
|Saint Michael's Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 1W8
|Toronto Western Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5T 2S8
|Canada, Quebec
|Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
|Not yet recruiting
|Québec, Quebec, Canada, G1J 1Z4
|Canada, Saskatchewan
|Royal University Hospital
|Not yet recruiting
|Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 0W8
Sponsors and Collaborators
Evasc Medical Systems Corp.
|Principal Investigator:
|Michael EB Kelly, PhD, MD, FRCSC, FACS
|Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
More Information
Keywords provided by Evasc Medical Systems Corp.:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Evasc Medical Systems Corp.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01957683 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|October 4, 2013
|Last Updated:
|January 21, 2014
Keywords provided by Evasc Medical Systems Corp.:
intracranial aneurysm
endovascular treatment
coil embolization
bare platinum
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Intracranial Aneurysm
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Intracranial Arterial Diseases
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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293 reviews
79% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.0
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 4.0
Price: $$$
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Age: 19-24
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I have been using this every week for years. It is great as long as you perfect the application. Here are a few tips that aren't on the bottle:
1. On application day, shower and exfoliate as far in advance as possible (never immediately before). I like to do it in the morning and apply in the evening.
2. DON'T moisturise on application day, except in very dry areas. I put a bit of moisturiser on my elbows, knees and heels, but any more will stop it from adhering to your skin (which is probably why it didn't work for hilaryblossom). If you must moisturise, NEVER do it immediately beforehand unless you want a very subtle colour.
3. Heating the bottle on the radiator/in a tub of hot water just before using seems to make it more effective - no idea why!
4. Always wear latex gloves.
5. Mix with moisturiser for the backs of your hands.
6. Doesn't matter if it looks streaky, as long as your whole body is covered.
7. Let it dry for half an hour before putting on loose clothing.
8. For special occasions, I like to leave it on for 15 hours before showering - this obviously isn't possible every time, but it seems to be the optimum length of time to give a long-lasting tan.
I am very pale-skinned, and this is without a doubt the best fake tan I've tried. By the end of the week it is very faint, but if you avoid exfoliating or rubbing your skin vigorously, it shouldn't go patchy. The face is a different story - I always need to do a midweek application just for my face because it only really lasts a couple of days, if that. The difference it makes means it's well worth the money. It's especially good if you have oily skin because it seems to have a drying effect on the face, and it also (like all fake tans) masks spots and diminishes the look of dark circles.
EDIT: The new packaging does not like being heated up for some reason! When I heated it, the bottom pushed out and turned convex and the whole bottle morphed into an 'hourglass' type shape, with a really skinny section near the top. I still think it works better when heated, but it was a nightmare to store it after that because it wouldn't stand up. One plus point about the new formula though is that it smells way better - no biscuity undertones!
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not impressedI tried this self tanner, even for several days in a row, and I have not been able to see that it makes a difference in the color of my skin. I have tried it for weeks on end, alternating days with a regular lotion, and also sometimes for like a week straight with no days off, and I have never seen any color develop. I have had good results with other lotions, so this stuff doesn't cut it for me. — 7 years, 12 months agoNotQuiteGlam | 190 reviews
Very subtleThis would probably work for people who are extremely fair and need a really sheer tanner. I put it on my legs almost every day, and it did give them some gradual color, but not very deep. On the plus side it didn't streak or look orange. — 8 years, 3 months agoj_orestano | 221 reviews
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Works great for the price!!This is my favorite sunless tanning lotion in the under $20 price range! It gives me the perfect color - GRADUALLY which I love - no missed spots or dark orange areas! Im not a fan of the smell but it wears off after a while! — 8 years, 3 months agoGiesellbarbie | 11 reviews
Pretty good stuff!I've applied this stuff about 2 times daily for about 4 days now. I look a lot tanner, with a minimal orange tint (probably because I apply it so much) I'm going to not apply it so much, since someone commented me on my orange face today. It wasn't orange at all though. This product does produce that self-tanner smell after a few hours of wearing, but other than that, it's better than any other s...read moreelf-tanner I've ever used. Just be sure not to apply it so much like I did. You don't want to end up orange! — 8 years, 5 months agocrazykid1030 | 13 reviews
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CELTIC shareholders have been urged to be vigilant after some received suspicious calls.
During the calls, shareholders were asked questions about their investments in the football club.
The calls have been reported to officials at Parkhead who issued a warning to those affected, asking them not to reveal personal information.
It is thought the calls may be linked to 'boiler room' share scams.
According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), these scams are run from 'boiler rooms', where fraudsters cold-call investors offering them worthless, overpriced or even non-existent shares.
The FCA say 'boiler rooms' use "sophisticated tactics" to approach investors, with some victims conned out of savings. Some have even lost their homes.
Victims of share fraud lose an average of £20,000 - with as much as £200 million being lost in the UK each year. The biggest individual loss recorded by the police is £6m.
Celtic were unable to confirm how many shareholders had been contacted.
A statement on the Celtic FC website reads: "It has come to our attention that recently a number of shareholders have received unsolicited telephone calls concerning their investments in Celtic plc.
"Shareholders should be wary of any unsolicited advice, offers or other communications regarding their shares and/or personal information.
"Following a recent increase in the prevalence of so-called 'boiler room' scams, the FCA and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries have produced a leaflet warning investors about unsolicited communications concerning investment matters.
"We continue to encourage Celtic shareholders to be vigilant."
Club officials are asking shareholders who receive unsolicited investment advice to get the correct name of the person and organisation, check that they are properly authorised by the FCA and report the matter to the watchdogs.


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just installed your great event calendar module and maybe i discovered a bug:
just tried to add an event that starts on friday, 20.nov and ends on sunday, 29.nov which is on fri, sat and sun.
added start date = 20.nov, end date 29.nov, weekly recurring event on weekdays sun, fri, sat.
It recovers mostly perfect, but last day (sun 29.nov) isn't repeated.
I use latest revisions (event calendar R83, DOM R313) and replicated this behaviour on your demo site (see advent market in basic calendar)
BTW: is it possible to add an recurring event with different start / end times, e.g one that runs on friday 15:00 - 20:00 and on sat/sun from 10:00 - 20:00 ??


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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is swiftly moving forward to strengthen its ranks in both the Telugu states as well as Odisha. The core committee meeting of the party leaders from both states with BJP national president Amit Shah, at Delhi, suggests that the party is aiming to make forays into the states' political scenario. Also it is has an eye on the 2019 elections. Modi might tour Telangana in October in view of this.


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When last we left off, our intrepid little damsel-just-barely-out-of-distress was standing on the balcony of her quaint bedroom at Turning Point Women's Recovery Home watching the 99 red balloons float away.
Her nightmare was over, and the future was so damned bright she had to wear shades.
She'd escaped with her life, all of her teeth, and most of her brain cells still intact. It was nothing short of a MIRACLE!
I Am Woman
Happy at last, I found myself surrounded with women friends for the first time in my life. Living with nineteen women was helping me get in touch with my feminine side.
As a teenager I'd decided that all women are bitches; I did not like their
reindeer mean girl games. Or maybe it wasn't that I didn't like their our games so much as that I was am really terrible at them. Either way, I'd found boys' games much more fun. At least I thought the rules were simpler to follow.
But now it seemed that boys played too rough and I needed a break–possibly permanent–from their entire–completely effed up–gender.
Out of curiosity, I confess that I kissed a girl but discovered right away that, unlike Katy Perry, I didn't like it. She wasn't wearing cherry Chapstick, but I don't think that would have helped.
Don't get me wrong. I'm sure lesbians have it great. But from my point of view being a lesbian is like going to an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet that only serves up appetizers.
Sure, I like appetizers.
I like appetizers a lot.
From time to time I've even been known to make an entire meal out of appetizers.
But I'm not built to live on a strict diet of appetizers.
If sex was a diet, I'm Paleo.
Not liking women that way and being done with men, the thought occurred to me that I should probably never fuck anyone ever again as long as I lived. That was the sure way to go.
(Gee Chloe. Extreme much?)
And basically everyone in my life from my AA Sponsor to all the women I lived with whole-heartedly agreed with this plan.
I was going to go to work, go to school, make something of myself, and maybe buy myself a vibrator for those inevitable lonely nights.
I felt really good about this decision. I knew it was the right one. I was at peace. I would live my life as a completely self-sufficient woman who didn't need a man.
It was the 1980's!
I didn't need a man to complete me!
What I really needed were self-help books. Lots and lots of self-help books.
- The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
- The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
- The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner
- Men Who Hate Woman and the Women Who Love them by Dr. Susan Forward
- Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne Dyer
- Dancing in the Light by Shirley Mclaine
I read them all and some others I don't remember. And then I read them again.
All of these books said basically the same thing: I created my own reality and I'd done a crap job of it up until now.
But if I created my own reality then I sure as shit could start creating a much better one.
For the first time in my life I was completely self-supporting. I had a pretty good job and in five months I saved up enough money to buy my own car.
True, it might be possible that the backseat of this car did not have any floor boards, but it had a new engine and was reliable. Passengers just had to hold their feet up, that's all. I was thrilled as hell not to have to walk to work in 4″ heels anymore.
Life was a wonderful whirlwind of girlfriends, AA meetings, work, school, and self-improvement.
On the day I met Jeff, like Katy Perry sings, I was wide awake.


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