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Many argue over what the best self defense system is. Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga or various forms of karate are just a few that people argue till they are blue in the face. The fact of the matter is that no system on it's own can beat another hands down. Krav Maga take all of these systems and puts them together in an explosive, aggressive and fast manner. That doesn't mean you should only train Krav Maga. If you do, you are limiting yourself to small aspects of these various disciplines.
Mixed Martial, although improving, has a reputation of being only for people that want to beat the crap out of each other. What most don't realize is that MMA is a mixture of long proven traditional martial arts. In my opinion, Krav Maga is the best "MMA" system with BJJ being the second. If you want to read more on BJJ and Krav Maga, check out the article link below. If you want to come experience quality training come see us at Charleston Self Defense Academy in Goose Creek, SC.
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This blog has been on hiatus over the end of summer. The extended break between blog posts has not been for want of subject matter, however, as this year has seen many new digital devices and personal gadgets arrive on the scene. I have already gotten my hands on the Nexus 4 smartphone, FitBit One and Basis band sleep and activity trackers, Google Glass, and a Pebble smartwatch. I am also expecting a number of other devices that are not yet available but should be coming off the production line within the next several months: a Memoto lifelogging camera, an assortment of GlassKap accessories for Google Glass, the Recon Jet heads-up display, and an NFC ring.
Much of my summer was spent traveling. I was on the road four out of seven weeks on various trips with my family, covering over around 8,000 miles—3,600 miles on the highway and another 4,400 miles by plane—and traveling to Indiana, northern Michigan, California, Arkansas, and North Carolina. Those trips gave me the opportunity to try out my new tech devices in a variety of settings and, in the case of the California trip, to pick up a new and highly anticipated gadget.
Nexus 4
Goodbye, old friend
Knowing that Google Glass would benefit from a bluetooth tether to a phone with a data plan, I decided to upgrade my many-years-old Samsung clamshell to my first-ever smartphone. Aware of my scholarly interest in the overlap of technology and culture, my friends and colleagues have frequently been surprised to learn that I do not keep on the bleeding edge of cell tech. While I am enthralled by the rapid advance in personal digital technology, I loathe planned obsolescence and the throwaway society. First made aware of those concepts years ago after reading Alvin Toffler's Future Shock (which popularized ideas that had been around for decades before the 1970s book came out), I have been wary of discarding still-functioning products even if newer, cheaper, improved versions are available. Even my running shoes—which need to be regularly replaced to avoid injury, as the cushioning breaks down before the shoe's outer is visibly deteriorated—get rotated into "walking" and then "yard work" duty before I can bring myself to part with them.
Hellooooooo, Nexus 4!
So, while not at all fearful of or uninterested in the smartphone revolution, I found myself in 2013 still using a perfectly good "dumb" phone with very limited T9 texting capability, a tiny, grainy screen, and not even a basic camera. I could shrug off friends' and family members' teasing about my antiquated flip phone, though—they sometimes acted as though their prowess at Angry Birds somehow made them my cultural and technological superior—because my decision was based on practicality and finances, not technophobia. I'd been quite comfortable using my wife's iPhone when presented with situations where a useful app was handy—in fact, I'm the one who first got her hooked on the device when I brought home an iPod touch, the gateway drug of the Apple digital family—so the smartphone revolution was not exactly passing me by. I actually worked for Motorola in college, packaging StarTAC phones at the company's Libertyville, IL facility. I guess it's fitting that my latest phone is an Android, as Google purchased Motorola's mobile division last year.
I definitely have a love/hate relationship with cellular tech, though. Despite my fascination with the amazing digital gadgets that have been been having a significant impact on early twenty-first century society, I find that one of the more troubling societal consequences of such technophilia is the constant and urgent perceived need for newer, if only marginally better, digital devices among the average consumer. However, I eventually realized that, although my old phone hadn't completely broken down, it had certainly outlived its usefulness and would not be able to provide me with the services I would need in my soon-to-be-digitally-augmented life. I decided that, much like demoting to yard work duty an old pair of running shoes that still lace up fine but no longer cushion my feet, properly retiring my old phone did not represent a moral defeat.
Performing the SIM card hack
I ultimately went with a Google Nexus 4, buying it directly from the Google Play store at a much cheaper price than T-Mobile wanted for it. An existing T-Mo customer, I stuck with them because their $30 plan with unlimited texting and data couldn't be touched in terms of affordability. I have since become frustrated by their poor coverage area and spotty 3G service, but that's a topic for a different post. At any rate, I was glad to keep my old number just by switching over my SIM card, which I gleefully cut down to micro-SIM size after reading up on how to perform a DIY card-cutting hack.
Fitbit One and Basis Band
A range of personal digital fitness and activity tracker devices is now on the market, and I considered several before choosing the Fitbit One and the Basis band as my test products. The basic function of these devices is to serve as a technologically-enhanced pedometer, although some augment step count data with other sources of input. They may be worn on the wrist, clipped to garments on one's torso, or, in some cases, attached or built into footwear. The wrist seems to be a popular choice for these manufacturers; the Nike FuelBand, Jawbone Up, Basis band, and Fitbit Flex, for instance, are all worn like bracelets or watches.
Selecting only one or two of these devices is no easy task, for not only do they excel in different areas, but each has an Achilles heel (check out Digital McGuyver's excellent review of the advantages and drawbacks of various trackers). Some boast outstanding battery life, Bluetooth connectivity, excellent companion apps, clear display screens, sleep tracking capabilities, and/or stylish form—but few shine in multiple categories, and none are tops in all of them. Some are hampered by limited features, easily misplaced USB cables/dongles/caps, uncomfortable design, susceptibility to water damage, or inaccurate results (mistaking toothbrushing for running, for instance).
I chose the Fitbit One and the Basis Band. Although Fitbit's Flex is the newer, wrist-worn model, the One boasts an altimiter for tracking stairs climbed and clearer display that can show stats and even a clock. Clipping to my pants, the One frees up my wrist for a second tracker; the Basis band won me over for that honor, as it features an impressive array of sensors that can record data including perspiration, body temperature, and heart rate in addition to sleep quality and steps taken. In the near future, I plan to conduct some comparison tests to see which device is more accurate and informative.
In this year of the smartwatch, the Pebble has cetainly played a large role. While it is neither the first nor the most recent of such digital wrist accessories, its wildly successful Kickstarter campaign generated considerable buzz for the form factor and thrust the device into the limelight. I was intrigued by its e-paper display, Bluetooth connectivity, and silent vibrating alarm/notifications and decided to try out the much-hyped gadget. Although I missed the official Kickstarter order period, I was able to preorder the device. A month into my wait, I was dismayed to learn that Pebble had decided to sell devices through Best Buy before fulfilling its preorder requests—not illegal, but absolutely a public relations faux pas. I flirted with the idea of canceling my preorder—as did others—and trying out a different smartwatch. After a second month of waiting, I received my official invitation to purchase a watch and went through with it in the interest of trying out and reporting on one of the better-known smartwatches among the spate of digital wrist tech now available.
Google Glass
|Moments after donning my own Glass for the first time
The piece de resistance in my collection of gadgetry is, of course, Google Glass, which I picked up in July. My wife and I made the trip to California to pick up the device, staying with my cousin and her husband while we were in the Bay area. My cousin works for Facebook, and her husband is employed by Google, so we were thrilled to be able to tour both the Googleplex and Facebook HQ before I traveled to San Francisco for my Glass fitting in a waterfront loft that served as a temporary Google workspace. We also squeezed in a visit to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View and drove to Monterey for a day trip.
Now, armed with an array of personal digital devices, I am ready to explore what these technologies can offer. This is my journey as Augmented Me.

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1. When selecting items for your closet, choose items similar in color, shape, and material. This may seem obvious to you, but I've been learning a little by trial and error when it comes to selecting items that are different from the selections Outfits has available. For example, I have a lot of navy blue in my closet, and for some of my navy items I originally chose similar pieces in black. I don't usually like to combine navy and black, so as a result a lot of the outfits that were suggested with those pieces didn't end up working for me in real life.
2. Only include items suited to the current season in your closet. I got a little too excited and started adding everything at first. Then when I kept seeing some of my heavier sweaters and cardigans show up on my outfit suggestions, I realized that wouldn't work. While Outfits does consider the weather, for me the season also plays a role in what I want to wear. I dress differently for a 50 degree day in December vs one in March. If you've already added all your items, you can easily change that. Each item has the option of being included in outfit suggestions or not (just tap on the item and you can toggle it off).
3. You can reset the options if you don't like any of the day's suggestions. I love this! There are many reasons why you may not want to wear a particular outfit or item. Sometimes something may be in the wash, or maybe it's casual Friday and you want to wear jeans and you keep getting skirts as a suggestion. All you have to do is go to "App Settings" and choose "Reset today's outfits" and it will give you 3 brand new options. You can do this as many times as you want until you like what you get.
5. Use accessories to add personality and interest to the outfit suggestions. I enjoy being creative with my style and I don't like the idea of someone dressing me completely, head to toe. However, during the week especially, sometimes I need a jumping off point. I love that Outfits chooses the basic components of the outfit (and often suggests combinations I haven't tried) and I can make it my own with accessories.
6. Use the "discover" feature to help you make smart choices when shopping. This feature on the app will suggest items and list the possible outfit combinations you can make with that item using what's in your closet. I like this idea because I think it will help me streamline my always-growing "things I want" list. I'm easily distracted when shopping--sometimes I think I need something because it's a great deal. However, I'm always happier when I stick to a list of the things I truly need and know I'll get a lot of wear from.
In addition to talking about the tips that have helped me make the most of Outfits, I also wanted to share a few things I would change about Outfits if I could. I really do enjoy this app and find it very useful, but there are a few things I think would make it work even better.
I would love it if the app had the ability to...
1. Add custom items to your closet. Sometimes it's hard to find a similar item for all the items in your closet, so it would be nice to be able to upload an image or a photo.
2. Change the frequency of items showing up for outfits. I tend to repeat jeans and pants pretty often, but I like to go longer before I repeat a top. There have been a few tops that Outfits must really like, because they suggest them pretty frequently. I'd like to have the option of telling it to only suggest a top if it hasn't been worn in 5 days (or something like that) and a pair of pants if they haven't been worn in 2 days or so.
3. Set a schedule or choose the "dressiness level" of your day. I work in an office 3 days a week and work from home 2 days a week. I'd like to be able to choose how dressed up I want to be on a given day, because when I'm working from home with two kids I will not be wearing a pencil skirt, that's for sure! Likewise, I don't feel comfortable wearing my distressed jeans to the office.
4. Suggest outfits for the following day. Ideally, I like to figure out what I'm wearing the night before so that I have everything ready to go in the morning. That way, if something needs to be ironed I can
iron it throw it in the dryer with an ice cube and pretend that I ironed it. I suppose I could set my notification time for evening, but I'm not sure the app would take the next day's weather into account--which makes a difference, around here the weather can vary a lot from day to day!
If you're using this app I'd love to hear your thoughts! If you're interested in getting Outfits, it's only $5 per month, and you can get it here.
Disclosure: I was provided with free access to Outfits for agreeing to participate in the #TakeTheTime challenge. If you sign up using my affiliate link, I will earn a percentage of the profits. However, all opinions are my own and I really do enjoy this app!


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Celebrating the start of the Women's Festival of Cycling in Manchester!
Celebrating the start of the Women's Festival of Cycling in Manchester!
One hundred years on from the Representation of the People Act, the overarching theme of the day was 'Cycle Liberation', how the bicycle has given freedom to women in the past and present, and will continue to do so in the future. In the first of the day's three keynote speeches, mountain bike guide Aneela McKenna gave us a history of the British woman on the bicycle. On a personal level, she talked about the huge changes she had seen in her own discipline over the decades, her voice breaking as she described the first time she saw a woman on the cover of a mountain biking magazine. Aneela's engagement with the audience was free-flowing; from the very start, the majority-female audience were offering their own anecdotes and stories of being seen as a novelty.
Aneela commented, "We have made such great strides, we are breaking the mould and changing things. That's all because of the women here today, who have participated and played an active role in making a difference in their industry.
"The key message here for me today is that we need to work in solidarity; we need to look out for each other; we also need to campaign and we need to get more leaders and women involved in cycling."
Tiffany Lam then stepped up to share her academic research into the gender cycling gap, how vast it is in western, English-speaking countries, and how it can be subtle, unconscious biases – the language we use in infrastructure, for example – that permit it to exist. For instance, the terms 'superhighway' and 'quietway' in London have arguably divided cyclists and knocked confidence in women and others who feel they do not match up with the speedy male in Lycra. (Pleasingly, event host Manchester's planned 'Beelines' should promote a much more inclusive vibe.)
The post-lunch food coma was staved off by Eve Holt, the final speaker of the day, who had everyone on their feet to show where they quite literally stood on her topic of cycling optimism. The crowd was asked to share stories of why or why not they were feeling good about the prospects of women in cycling, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. One such gem was 'I feel optimistic because my daughter is out on her pink bike with attitude!'; indeed, children and grandchildren featured in many of the stories, which was heart-warming to hear.
It's really important to be a good role model for not just for other women but for children cycling as well.
Nadjie Butler, 100 Women in Cycling 2018 nominee
Nadjie Butler, one of this year's 100 Women in Cycling, said, "It's so important to keep talking about women in cycling. Often women don't feel they are able to cycle for a number of reasons: costs, clothing, being 'good enough', worries about traffic and so forth.
"As a mother and as a woman, it's really important to be a good role model for not just for other women but for children cycling as well. If they see their mother cycling, hopefully the children will take up cycling too."
The atrium was then filled with applause, as the attending 100 Women in Cycling, a good half of the list, were asked onto stage. Cheered continuously, each woman was greeted by Cycling UK trustee Jaki Lowe and presenter and fellow 100 Women nominee Anna Glowinski to receive a rosette and card.
Having a crowd of one hundred inside during a glorious heatwave was a big ask, and one rectified by the final activates of the day. Attendees could choose between a wander over to the Pankhurst Centre, or a bike tour taking in a number of must-see sites of the 'suffragette city'. The ride was inevitably hugely popular, with around fifty women cycling. Their bikes – Bromptons, local rentals, old Dutch shoppers, and fat mountain bikes – reflected the variety of women coming together.
In the sunshine, Manchester looked radiant as the tour took to the city's streets, bike bells chiming. It was less an end of a day, more the start of something bigger. The Women's Festival of Cycling couldn't have started with more hope and happiness.


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At a holiday party I attended recently I had the best peppermint bark ever. I immediately began craving more and decided it shouldn't be too hard to make my own. See below for steps and a few tips! [I made a small batch because I was just testing it, you can alter the ingredients easily to make more.]
Ingredients :
[1] 1 and 1/2 cup of dark chocolate shavings
[2] 1 and 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips
[3] 6 candy canes
How to :
[1] Melt down your dark chocolate and pour onto baking sheet covered with aluminum foil
[2] Place in refrigerator to harder (about 15 to 20 minutes)
[3] While the dark chocolate is hardening break up your candy canes and then run them through the blender to crush them into smaller sizes
[4] Begin melting your white chocolate down
*[5] Stir most of your crushed candy canes into your warm white chocolate (I got so excited to pour the white chocolate onto the dark I didn't think to add this step in. My peppermint bark still came out, but it would taste so much better had I stirred in the peppermint instead of only pouring on top.)
[6] Pour white chocolate mixture over hardened dark chocolate
[7] Top with remaining candy canes
[8] Let it chill in refrigerator for 30-45 minutes. Then break into smaller pieces.


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Mining machinery has a reputation of being quite large, and anyone who has worked in the field will know the size and complexities of these machines is immense. But, in comparison to the following three examples of heavy machinery, you ain't seen nothing yet.
1. The bucket wheel excavator
Bucket wheel excavators are, unequivocally, the biggest pieces of equipment you'll find on a mining site. Through continuous digging they can get through over 240,000 cubic meters of dirt a day. In fact, they are one of the largest vehicles constructed overall, not just in the mining sphere. Larger models have boom lengths of 80 metres. This earth moving equipment will most likely be found on large-scale mining operations, due to its sheer size alone.
2. The hydraulic shovel
Where the bucket wheel excavator was formerly used, in smaller mining operation the hydraulic shovel is now the preferred choice. However, this is no means any indication of a lack in size. CAT specialises in this subset of machinery, holding the title of the largest hydraulic shovel available. They generally weigh in at a whopping 800 tonnes or more. They are diggers found across the world in all aspects of mining.
3. The haul truck
The largest haul truck on the market weighs in at 400 tonnes and many others come in at around the same weight. Due to its sheer size, it needs eight wheels to move around. It also requires two engines. If that doesn't give you an idea of just how large this piece of equipment is, you'll merely have to look at pictures. It truly is a monster machine.
Sizeable equipment is common in mining, but these three pieces of heavy machinery truly stand out from the crowd. They are used in most applications; however, the bucket wheel excavator will generally be limited to larger scale projects.
Bucket wheel excavators in Garzweiler surface mine, Germany
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6 Colum. Sci. & Tech. L. Rev. 4 (2005) (Published April 25, 2005)
Collateral estoppel could be a powerful tool in patent litigation. When a claim construction is necessary to a final judgment, ordinarily, an adverse party may not relitigate the construction in a future action. Current Federal Circuit jurisprudence, however, seems to offer an escape hatch. Because courts often construe patent claims before the trial begins, a party subject to an adverse claim construction could settle to try to avoid any future collateral effects. If a future court cannot determine whether the prior claim construction ruling was "final", the court will not give the claim construction ruling collateral estoppel effect. Due to the interlocutory and changeable nature of a claim construction order, finality is always in doubt.
This article suggests how a future court could find a past claim construction ruling as "final", despite its tentative nature. A motion for vacatur necessarily determines whether a claim construction ruling is "practically final", providing enough "finality" to support collateral estoppel in many circuits. To support this conclusion, the article explores current doctrine examining the intersection of vacatur, collateral estoppel, and interlocutory rulings, including claim construction rulings.
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Monday, 28 November 2011
Monday Weigh In
Another -2lbs - that's 12 lbs in 5 weeks. Am VERY pleased as it was my birthday on Wednesday and I had a mishap in the week also with my 2 x packet of crisps. I am out on Friday so another danger zone to get through and at the Panto on Saturday which will mean we'll all be in holiday mode and perhaps a take-away. Still a long way to go but least I've nearly got a stone off me.
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text: Good financial habits can help year-round\nChartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) frequently checks in with Canadians about their spending habits in an effort to gauge where some helpful advice may come in handy. For example, in September 2015, CPA Canada released a Summer Spending Followup Survey, which revealed that 42 per cent of those surveyed were essentially on-budget this past summer. Unfortunately, almost four in 10 respondents (39 per cent) spent more than anticipated. In many cases, anticipated expenditures were well off-target, with 29 per cent of the survey participants overspending by $1,000 or more.\nWhat does this have to do with holiday spending? Quite a bit, actually. Those who fared better followed a few basic principles we might all want to remember:\nBudgeting is just plain smart \nMore than half of the respondents surveyed on summer spending also signalled their intention to save money for this coming holiday season, with 35 per cent having already started.\nIt's not surprising that one in three respondents indicated that they find managing holiday spending stressful.\nSo, before you feel the pressure to shop, pause and first determine how much money you have available and make a list of who you need to buy for. Once that is done, reconcile the two. If there's a gap, you have time to bargain hunt, check for sales, get creative and stay in control. Your loved ones will not want you to spend more than you can afford. \nThink beyond the gifts — how much will you need for food? Entertaining? Travel? There are wonderful, less expensive alternatives to fancy meals and events. Deals are available to those who look for them, and you have the time to start searching now. Also, this is the season for free events — a community concert or free skating at the local arena. A positive attitude can make a difference. \nManaging your spending limits is about choice, not sacrifice. You can feel better, set a great example and enjoy your holiday traditions more if the shock of post-holiday bills is reduced. \nRemember though, that too much sacrifice can be self-defeating. If you set an unrealistic goal, the chances of achieving the desired result are greatly reduced. Think of your budget plan as a secret partner, helping you to stay on track and feel good about your holidays, long after they're over.\nChoose cash over credit\nMany of us remember emptying out our childhood savings to buy something special. That long-ago purchase was limited by the cash at hand. Consider doing the same thing now. People who pay with cash rather than plastic spend less overall. The reason is simple; when you pay with credit, you don't feel any loss until the bill arrives. \nThe recent CPA Canada research findings reinforced a point that's been made many times: those who stayed on budget demonstrated discipline. All of us can do that — be watchful of spending on wants, rather than needs, of straying from our goals, and of forgetting that many times, more isn't better. \nDon't delay in establishing your budget. It's better to do it now and not run the risk of getting too busy and letting it slip. Determining your spending limit and sticking to the budget will go a long way in providing some peace of mind over the holidays. \nYou also will be well-positioned to carry healthy financial habits into the New Year. \nFurther reading is available online for tips to help you manage your money during the holidays: \n\n 5 easy ways to stick to your holiday budget (Canadian Living) \n Why You Should Start Saving For the Holidays Now (MoneyWise) \n Overspending — Were You a Victim? (Moneywehave.com) \n\nKEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING\nHow are you managing your holiday spending? Share your tips.\n\n


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Gupta & Associates, CPA, L.L.C. is a public accounting firm that provides high-quality financial services for small businesses across the Dublin area. The company offers a wide array of services, including entity selection, incorporation, financial projection, cash flow analysis, bookkeeping, payroll processing, IRS representation, bookkeeping, tax planning, accounting software selection, and estate planning. Gupta & Associates, CPA, L.L.C. is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
IDL Financial Systems L.L.C. is a full-service bookkeeping and financial consulting firm that has been serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Columbus area for over 26 years. Its team provides numerous financial services including bookkeeping system setup and analysis, budget setup and monitoring, data entry, bank and credit card statement reconciliation, invoicing, payroll processing, and tax preparation. IDL Financial Systems L.L.C. also offers free initial consultations.
Columbus, OH 43203
Integrity Bookkeeping, L.L.C. is a bookkeeping company that offers outsourced financial solutions to small business owners across the Westerville area. The firm covers a wide array of services, including accounts receivable and accounts payable review, invoicing, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, budgeting, data entry, inventory tracking, and QuickBooks setup and training. Integrity Bookkeeping, L.L.C. is accredited and rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
Westerville, OH 43081
Ohler Bookkeeping, L.L.C. is a bookkeeping firm that provides personalized financial services for individuals and businesses in the Columbus area. The staff has substantial experience handling a broad range of bookkeeping solutions including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, accounts payable review, accounts receivable review, QuickBooks setup, financial statement preparation, and payroll processing. Ohler Bookkeeping, L.L.C. also offers free initial consultations.
Columbus, OH 43228
Royal Oak Financial Group is a financial consulting firm that has been serving individuals and small businesses across the Worthington area for over 14 years. The company offers a wide range of services including bookkeeping, bank statement reconciliation, tax planning and preparation, estate and legacy planning, elder care, financial planning, and investment advisory. Royal Oak Financial Group is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
Star Business Consulting is a management consulting firm that provides financial and administrative strategies for startups and small businesses in the Arlington area. The staff handles a broad selection of services including bookkeeping, payroll processing, tax return preparation, tax planning, sales tax filing, IRS audit representation, business formation and incorporation, strategic business planning, and operational analysis. Star Business Consulting is accredited and rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
Thrive @ HarQuin is a bookkeeping organization that offers accessible financial services to pastors and church ministries in the Columbus area. Its team covers a broad spectrum of services, including data entry, financial reporting, bank statement reconciliation, chart of account review, invoicing, payroll processing, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filing, tithe recording, and ministry reimbursements. Past clients commend the staff of Thrive @ HarQuin for delivering competent, accurate, and concise service.
Upsourced Accounting is an accounting company that offers affordable and transparent financial services to freelancers and small business owners throughout the Columbus area. The firm undertakes a broad range of services including payroll processing, federal, state, and local tax filing, bookkeeping, monthly financial reporting, bill payment, customer invoicing, profitability analysis, and tax preparation and planning. Previous clients commend Upsourced Accounting for its highly knowledgeable, efficient, and responsive staff.


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Dr. Joel Fuhrman: Foods That Promote Good Health
This article was contributed by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Dr. Fuhrman is a best-selling author, nutritional researcher and board certified family physician specializing in nutritional medicine. Learn more by visiting his informative website at DrFuhrman.com and his blog at Diseaseproof.com, and following Dr. Fuhrman on Facebook and Twitter.
To truly consume a healthy diet, the vast majority of the diet must be composed of nutrient-dense health-promoting foods, and disease-promoting foods must be avoided. To define health-promoting and disease-promoting foods, we can turn to science to learn which foods are consistently shown to be protective against chronic disease (or associated with disease risk), which foods are associated with longevity (or mortality), and which foods contain known anti-cancer substances (and which contain cancer-promoting substances).
True health-promoting foods – these foods have the power to protect, to heal and prolong human lifespan:
- Green vegetables. Many green vegetables (such as bok choy, broccoli, and kale) belong to the cruciferous family, vegetables that contain potent anti-cancer compounds called isothiocyanates (ITCs).[1] Green leaves are perhaps the most powerful longevity-inducing foods of all.
- Onions and mushrooms also have well-documented cancer-protective properties. Onions and their Allium family members contain chemoprotective organosulfur compounds[2], and consuming mushrooms regularly has been shown to decrease risk of breast cancer by over 60%.[3]
- Fruits, especially berries and pomegranate. Blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries are true super foods. They are full of antioxidants and have been linked to reduced risk of diabetes, cancers and cognitive decline.[4] Pomegranate has multiple cardiovascular health benefits, for example reducing LDL cholesterol and blood pressure.
- Beans are an excellent, nutrient-dense weight-loss food – they have a stabilizing effect on blood sugar, which promotes satiety and helps to prevent food cravings. Plus they contain substances that lower cholesterol, and regular bean consumption is associated with decreased cancer risk.[5]
- Nuts and seeds. Nuts contain a spectrum of beneficial nutrients including healthy fats, LDL-lowering phytosterols, circulation-promoting arginine, minerals, and antioxidants. Countless studies have demonstrated the cardiovascular benefits of nuts, and including nuts in the diet has been shown to aid in weight control.[6] Seeds have even a richer micronutrient profile, abundant in trace minerals, and each kind of seed is nutritionally unique. Flaxseeds provide abundant omega-3 fats, pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and iron, and sesame seeds are high in calcium and multiple vitamin E fractions.
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[1] Higdon JV et al. Cruciferous Vegetables and Human Cancer Risk: Epidemiologic Evidence and Mechanistic Basis. Pharmacol Res. 2007 March ; 55(3): 224–236
[2] Powolny AA, Singh SV. Multitargeted prevention and therapy of cancer by diallyl trisulfide and related Allium vegetable-derived organosulfur compounds.
Cancer Lett. 2008 Oct 8;269(2):305-14.
[3] Zhang M, et al. Dietary intakes of mushrooms and green tea combine to reduce the risk of breast cancer in Chinese women. Int J Cancer. 2009;124:1404-1408
[4] Bazzano LA, Li TY, Joshipura KJ, Hu FB. Intake of fruit, vegetables, and fruit juices and risk of diabetes in women. Diabetes Care. 2008 Jul;31(7):1311-7.
Hannum SM. Potential impact of strawberries on human health: a review of the science. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2004;44(1):1-17.
Joseph JA, Shukitt-Hale B, Willis LM. Grape juice, berries, and walnuts affect brain aging and behavior. J Nutr. 2009 Sep;139(9):1813S-7S.
Stoner GD, Wang LS,CastoBC. Laboratory and clinical studies of cancer chemoprevention by antioxidants in berries. Carcinogenesis. 2008 Sep;29(9):1665-74.
[5] Bazzano LA, Thompson AM, Tees MT, et al. Non-soy legume consumption lowers cholesterol levels: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2009 Nov 23. [Epub ahead of print]
Aune D, De Stefani E, Ronco A, et al. Legume intake and the risk of cancer: a multisite case-control study in Uruguay. Cancer Causes Control. 2009 Nov;20(9):1605-15.
[6] Sabaté J, Ang Y. Nuts and health outcomes: new epidemiologic evidence. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 May;89(5):1643S-1648S. Epub 2009 Mar 25.
Mattes RD et al. Impact of peanuts and tree nuts on body weight and healthy weight loss in adults. J Nutr. 2008 Sep; 138(9):1741S-1745S.
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Red: Every cause has more than one effect. Say what you will about Frederick, but someone who's willing to burn the world down to protect the one person they care about ... that's a man I understand.
Liz: Is that meant to be directed at me?
Red: Aren't you presumptuous?
Liz: Is that how you somehow justify your actions, by some misguided notion of protecting me? From whom? My husband, I suppose. I don't need your protection.
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Monthly Archives: March 2013
The Victoria Cross (Vitagraph, 1912)
The Victoria Cross (Vitagraph, 1912)
Directed by Hal Reid
Starring Wallace Reid and Edith Storey
Lieutenant Cholmodeley (Wallace Reid) is in love with the Colonel's daughter, Ellen (Edith Storey), and wants to marry her, but her father (Tefft Johnson) won't allow it until Cholmodeley has "earned his spurs". War has just been declared between Britain and Russia and the Lieutenant and Colonel are called to the Crimea. To be nearer her love, Ellen joins Florence Nightingale (Julia Swayne Gordon) and follows the troops as a front-line nurse. There, she witnesses the charge of the Light Brigade, where Cholmodeley distinguishes himself by rescuing a fallen comrade and fighting off several Russians in the process. Back in England, he's awarded the Victoria Cross by the Queen (Rose Tapley) and the Colonel gives him his consent to marry Ellen.
The Victoria Cross (1912) is an excellent example of a "quality film", a curious genre that emerged and disappeared in the early 1910s. Describing what a quality film is and why they came into being could fill whole books (and, indeed, it has), but in the briefest terms, a quality film is a movie with a historical, biographical, or literary nature viewed through an American moral lens intended to be watched by recent "undesirable" immigrants (Jews, Italians, Poles, etc.) as a means of uplifting and Americanizing them. Further, although they were never the target audience, the mere existence of quality films acted to legitimize motion pictures in the eyes of the upper classes, who until that time looked at them with xenophobic suspicion (cinema tickets were affordable even for the lowest rungs of society and the silent drama does not require one to understand English, you see). Nearly all the major studios made at least a couple, but Vitagraph was the undisputed champion of the quality film. The Victoria Cross ticks all the right boxes and would have met with the approval of the "uplifters", but what's slightly unusual for the genre, it's a pretty well-made and entertaining film, too.
One thing that impressed me was how it handled the charge of the Light Brigade itself. Rather than portray the charge directly, it's shown from Ellen's perspective, back at camp through binoculars. It's a novel device that allows the film to focus on individual snapshots of the battle, making it seem like they must be taken from a much larger picture. The film already has a large cast, with 80-100 extras and half as many horses, but only seeing them in close-up through the binoculars, it seems truly massive. It's easy to believe that you're actually watching 600 mounted men charge against the cannons. Compare The Victoria Cross to something more conventionally staged, like The Battle (1911), and you'll see what I mean.
And it's just super fun in an action movie sort of way. When Cholmodeley charges in to save his fallen comrade on the field, he's rushed by three enemy soldiers that he fights off with his sword. The last he lifts up in the air, over his head, and then slams into the ground. We cut back to Ellen, and when we return, there's a whole pile of bodies at his feet. I will say that the film starts off a bit slow, but once the battle is underway, it's incredibly entertaining.
My rating: I like it.
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The Woman in White (Thanhouser, 1917)
The Woman in White (Thanhouser, 1917)
Directed by Ernest C. Warde
Starring Florence La Badie
Laura (Florence La Badie), an orphan, lives with her half-sister Marian (Gertrude Dallas) at the estate of their uncle, Frederic Fairlie (J.H. Gilmour). Laura has been taking painting lessons and has fallen in love with her instructor (Wayne Arey), but before her father's death, he made it known that he wished her to marry Sir Percival Glyde (Richard R. Neill) once she came of age. Laura tries to break the engagement, but Sir Percival is insistent. Meanwhile, a woman has escaped from a nearby insane asylum and finds her way to the Fairlie estate. This unnamed "woman in white" appears on a few occasions to cryptically warn Laura that Sir Percival is not who he seems to be.
I'll say right now that I adored The Woman in White (1917). The story was intriguing, the characters well developed, the mystery unraveled in a believable way and at a good pace, and above all, the film was superbly shot. The use of harsh light and shadow give it a very proto-Noir feel that makes it seem a great deal more recent than you'd expect of a film from 1917.
I struggle to find anything critical to say. There is one title near the beginning that says a little too much regarding the mystery that surrounds Sir Percival, but not enough to spoil it. What is finally revealed in the final sequence is surprising and unexpected, but it doesn't come out of the blue as it does in some poorly written works – it flows very naturally from the build-up and fits like the last piece of a puzzle. I've never read the novel the film is based on, but in that regard, the film felt to me like a Mary Roberts Rinehart Had-I-But-Known mystery. If you enjoy that style of storytelling, you will undoubtedly like The Woman in White.
My rating: I like it.
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Welcome to Water of Life Unlimited
Have you ever been thirsty? So thirsty, you were uncomfortable, even downright miserable? It is said you can live for months without food but less than a week without water. Water is important and is vital for life. When I fail to give water to my garden or to the flowers in my yard, it isn't long before they give an unspoken plea. They wilt and sag and their pitiful leaves cry for moisture. They don't need me to prop them up with sticks and wire, they need water. Water will bring the strength and revitalization needed for them to rise to the stature and fruitfulness they were created to produce.
Our desire is to help you learn of Him so you can enjoy the destiny you were created to celebrate. Many times we must engage in spiritual warfare in order to overcome the strategies and tactics of Satan.
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4 Pharaohs asby Columbus Pharaohs (w Tommy Wills Orch) – Give Me Your Love/ China Girl, '57 (Esta 290)
(The 4 Pharaohs were not known as the Columbus Pharaohs, but were from Columbus, Ohio. The name error was either printer or label mistake.)
4 Pharaohs
– China Doll/ Give Me Your Love, '58 (Ransom 101 & Paradise 109, '59) (China Girl was printed as China Doll.)
– China Girl, '59 (Paradise 109) (Paradise also released China Doll as the original title 'China Girl'.)
4 Pharaohs as '4′ Pharoahs – Pray For Me/ The Move Around, '58 (Ranson 100)
(Label #100 was released after #101. Both the artist and label name were misspelled by printer.)
4 Pharaohs as Introducing Morris Wade (with Music By The Manhattans) – Is It Too Late/ It Was A Nite Like This, '58 (Ransom 102)
(Another anomaly with group credit and title spelling. The 4 Pharaohs are the group. The Manhattans are Sonny Til's backing band. Is It Too Late was misspelled as Is It To Late and night is Nite [sic])
4 Pharaohs as King Pharoah & The Egyptians – By The Candle Lite/ Shimmy Sham, '61 (Federal 12413)
(Pharaoh was misspelled as Pharoah.)
4 Pharaohs as Egyptian Kings
– Give Me Your Love (re-make)/ I Need Your Love, '61 (Nanc 1120)
– School Days/ Summertime (Nanc-Unreleased)
(According to sources Summertime is the flip. The Book lists The Move Around.)


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Working in partnership to manage Britain's address and street infrastructure
GeoPlace LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership jointly owned by the Local Government Association (LGA) and Ordnance Survey.
The GeoPlace Board consists of two members from the LGA and two from Ordnance Survey and they set the overall strategic direction and policy of GeoPlace.
Board members appointed from the LGA:
Claire Holloway, Head of Corporate Services (Chair of the GeoPlace Board)
Juliet Whitworth, Research and Information Manager
Board members appointed by Ordnance Survey:
Paul Bragg, Chief Financial Officer
John Kimmance, Director Public Sector
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Are Books Obsolete: Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy discusses whether the printed word is obsolete…as well as the advantages and disadvantages of a book-less world.
Regardless, books can make for amazing decorative accessories, adding character and color to your shelf, desk or side table.
Check out some of these fun new decorative books recently added to gohomeltd.com.
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text: My market is like a lot of other markets. We have an active investors group with a lot of educated folks that earn their living as real estate investors. So there is a lot of competition here for good deals. I have a few tips for finding houses and making offers. Want more articles like this? Create an account today to get BiggerPocket's best blog articles delivered to your inbox Sign up for free Where Do I Find Houses To Make Offers On? The MLS A lot of investors have alerts set up on their phones or computers that notify them once or twice a day when new listings come out on the MLS or the "hot list". If a house hits the market that is a really good deal, it's not unusual to have multiple offers on the property in the matter of a few hours. I personally don't like to get into a bidding war with other investors, so I usually don't chase these houses. I much prefer the "low hanging fruit" such as probates and absentee owners If you decide to search for property on the MLS, you might look for houses with high DOM (days on the market) and ones that have big price reductions or discounts. If you can find a house that has gone past 120-180 DOM and needs a lot of repairs, there is a much better chance of putting a deal together not only with a bank but with a motivated seller. Direct Mail Campaigns One of my main sources of leads comes from my direct mail campaigns. I have used direct mail successfully for many years. It works especially well for certain niches in real estate. With direct mail, success is in the follow up. I think this is where many people go wrong. Real estate investors send out a letter or a postcard or two, and then they just quit before they see results. From Your Desktop to Their Mailbox. Click2Mail Makes Direct Mail Easy! Networking Networking can be a valuable source of leads. Make it a point to tell everyone you know or come in contact with about your business. Perfect your "elevator speech". It should start out with "I help folks…." I often get leads from friends and acquaintances. Be sure to attend your local REIA meetings. Most large cities will have a REIA Group where you can network with like-minded people. Get out in your community and join a couple of local business groups that aren't associated with real estate. The more people that know what you do, the greater the chances you will be the one they call when someone needs to sell a house quickly. A Basic Website If you don't have a website, it should be one of the things you put on the top of your "to do" list for this year. All you need to get started is a basic website that tells folks what you do and that collects your visitor's name and phone number or email address. Include some helpful articles for sellers. A website will give your business credibility even before you are getting leads from it. Include the URL to your website on all of your marketing pieces as well as your business cards. How Do I Figure Out How Much To Offer? If you ask half dozen investors how they determine how much to offer when they want to buy a property, you will most likely get 6 different answers. There are number of things to take into consideration such as the neighborhood and the condition of the property. But most all real estate investors use 70% formula in the equation. For anyone that is not familiar with this formula, this very simply is the percentage that an investor will be willing to pay for a house. 70% of the after repaired value (ARV) – repairs = the maximum allowable offer (MAO) Comps One of the first things you need to do is to get the "comps" for the area. Be sure to look at all of them, not just the one house that sold for a whole lot more than the rest of the houses in the neighborhood. You will want to know what an average house is selling for. Also be sure to look carefully at the low comps. This is likely what other investors are actually paying for property in the area. There are no shortcuts when you are trying to figure out what to offer for the property. Time and experience will help you feel comfortable making offers, but you always have to do your homework. Photo: Tim Lindenbaum


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Low Dose Vaccine Study for Surgically Resected Pancreatic Cancer
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00614601
Recruitment Status : Terminated (Sponsor proceeded with a phase III study for same indication.)
First Posted : February 13, 2008
Last Update Posted : June 26, 2015
|Tracking Information
|First Submitted Date ICMJE
|January 31, 2008
|First Posted Date ICMJE
|February 13, 2008
|Last Update Posted Date
|June 26, 2015
|Study Start Date ICMJE
|January 2008
|Actual Primary Completion Date
|May 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|The primary objective of this Phase II trial is to assess disease-free survival (DFS) at one (1) year following initiation of treatment as the primary endpoint of the study in subjects treated with the HyperAcute®-Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine [ Time Frame: One year ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|We will use overall survival and adverse events rates as secondary endpoints. [ Time Frame: Duration of study ]
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|We will use tumor response rate, overall survival and adverse events rates as secondary endpoints. [ Time Frame: Duration of study ]
|Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures
|Not Provided
|Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Low Dose Vaccine Study for Surgically Resected Pancreatic Cancer
|Official Title ICMJE
|A Phase II Study of Low Dose Algenpantucel-L (HyperAcute Pancreas) Cancer Vaccine in Subjects With Surgically Resected Pancreatic Cancer
|Brief Summary
|To assess the response for subjects with pancreatic cancer that have undergone surgical resection and treatment with a vaccine given with or without chemotherapy and chemoradiation.
|Detailed Description
Unfortunately, despite the best clinical efforts and breakthroughs in biotechnology, most patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer continue to die from their disease in a very short period of time. The primary reason for this is the short progression time of the disease; in fact, most patients with pancreatic cancer have symptoms at the time of the diagnosis. Moreover, lack of any single agent or procedure to have any significant impact on long term survival rates further contributes to poor prognostic outcomes observed with this disease.
These reasons are the major causes of cancer progression that are usually discussed when considering treatment options for patients with disease that continues to grow and spread. However, another important part of the body should be considered-- the immune system. Scientists have clearly shown that pancreatic cancer cells as well as other cancer cells produce a number of abnormal proteins or abnormal amounts of certain proteins not found in normal cells. Normally one would expect a patient to develop an immune response against these abnormal proteins found in their cancer and attack them much the way we would fight off an infection from a foreign bacteria or virus. However, for reasons that scientists do not fully understand, the immune system fails to respond to these abnormal proteins and does not attack the cancer cells. This human clinical trial proposes a new way to make the immune system recognize the cancer and encourage it to attack the cancer cells.
Many people are familiar with the idea of transplants between people of organs like the kidneys or heart. When an organ transplant between two people is completed one of the problems that can occur is rejection of the donated organ by the recipient. This can occur because the immune system of the patient who receives the organ attacks the donated organ. If you were to attempt to transplant a pig heart to a human the rejection would be dramatically stronger than when organs are transplanted between two people. This is partly because lower animals express sugar-protein patterns on the surface of their cells that humans do not. In fact, our immune systems can quickly recognize tissues from lower mammals such as the pig or the mouse and destroys them.
In this project, we propose to put a mouse gene into human pancreatic cancer cells that produces these abnormal sugar patterns and stimulates the immune system to attack the pancreatic cancer. This strategy works well to kill other human cancer cells in the laboratory, but it needs to be tried in pancreatic cancer patients to see if it will be effective. We propose to test this new treatment in patients with pancreatic cancer who have undergone tumor resection to see if it can stop or slow recurrence of tumors in these patients. Patients will be injected with an anti-tumor vaccine consisting of a mixture of two types of dead human pancreatic cancer cells that have been genetically altered to express the mouse gene responsible for making this abnormal sugar-protein on the cells.
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Phase ICMJE
|Phase 2
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Condition ICMJE
|Pancreatic Cancer
|Intervention ICMJE
|Biological: HyperAcute(R)-Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine
100 million vaccine cells will be injected intradermally for up to 14 vaccinations over approximately 8 months
Other Name: HAPa-1 and HAPa-2 vaccine components
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|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Actual Enrollment ICMJE
|Original Estimated Enrollment ICMJE
|Actual Study Completion Date ICMJE
|December 2014
|Actual Primary Completion Date
|May 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|Sex/Gender ICMJE
|Ages ICMJE
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers ICMJE
|Contacts ICMJE
|Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|United States
|Removed Location Countries
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|U.S. FDA-regulated Product
|Not Provided
|IPD Sharing Statement ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|NewLink Genetics Corporation
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|NewLink Genetics Corporation
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Investigators ICMJE
|PRS Account
|NewLink Genetics Corporation
|Verification Date
|May 2015
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Theft of Property
Theft of Property
On April 2, 2017 at approximately 1851 hours, Deputy Landon Loe was given a name and number by dispatch in reference to a theft.
Deputy Loe made contact with April Helmick who stated that sometime on Thursday March 30, 2017 she let her red nose Pit Bull service dog Sugar outside to use the restroom. April stated that the dog will normally go behind the house and chase different wildlife around, and then return shortly after to the house. April stated that she called for the dog several times that night, but stated that she never returned. April stated that she didn't think anything of it at the time, as the dog will sleep underneath the carport sometimes.
April stated that over the course of the next few days, she began searching for the dog and posted a status on Facebook asking for help looking for her dog. April stated that she didn't consider contacting the Sheriff's Office until today when she realized the dog might have been stolen.
April stated that now she believes someone has stolen her dog due to the fact that the dog has extensive training and would rarely, if ever, roam away from the house. April stated that she isn't sure who might have taken the dog, but that she believes someone might have taken it for it to be used in dog fighting. Deputy Loe asked April the value of the dog and she stated that the lady she originally got the dog form paid $800 for it, and with its service training, estimated the value to be somewhere around $1,000.


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Keys to Debt Collection Settlement Negotiations
Before you think about negotiating a debt collection settlement, though, it's important that you establish that the debt is yours to pay. Within five days of first contacting you, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act mandates that the collection agency send you a notice stating the name of the creditor and the amount owed. You have 30 days to dispute the debt. In order to do that, you must send them a debt dispute letter.
Once you receive documentation and verify that the debt is valid, you need to decide if in your best interest to try and work out a resolution. If you decide to work out a debt collection settlement, remember that some collection agencies pay pennies on the dollar for the debt, so drive a hard bargain. In addition, know that it costs money for collection agencies to hire lawyers and take you to court, so when it comes to things like credit card debt settlement, you have all of the leverage.
Should I Try To Settle My Debt with a Collector?
Look at your financial situation objectively and decide what kind of payment or payment plan you can live with. Because it's difficult to be objective when you're the subject of collection calls (particularly harassing collection calls), it may be helpful to consult with a friend, family member, or attorney. When deciding on a course of action and negotiating with a collection agency, here are important factors to keep in mind:
Don't volunteer too much information. Debt collectors and debt collection law firms will try to get as much information out of you as they can. Remember to keep your information private – especially information such as your social security number and the name of your employer. Explain why you can't pay that particular bill right now, but don't tell them your life story. They're not going to care – they hear from people in the same situation every day and their priority is to get you to pay no matter what.
Remember your priorities. People fall behind on their bills. People lose their jobs, their homes, and the basic necessities of life. When considering how much money you have to put toward your debt, make sure to prioritize. You must first set aside money for housing, utilities, food, and transportation. No matter how much a debt collector tries to strong arm you into paying that hospital bill or credit card charge, you must take care of the basics. Everything else – including a debt collection settlement – comes next.
Keep your cool. Negotiating with a debt collector takes a cool frame of mind. Giving in to the demands of a debt collector's harassment may seem the only way to get him or her off your back, but in most cases, you cannot make a sound judgment while a debt collector is breathing down your neck. Understand that debt collectors are experienced in getting the most from consumers, and they are not averse to causing you distress. In fact, causing distress is their most successful tactic.
Negotiate a lesser amount. Most debt buyers purchase debt at a percentage of the value of the original balance from a creditor who has already written it off as a bad debt. The debt transfer then becomes the legal property of the debt buyers. Most debt collection agencies are paid on a contingency basis, meaning that they get a percentage of what they collect. Many debt collectors will enter a debt collection settlement for an amount less than what you owe just to be able to collect something. Some will want immediate payment in full, but bill collectors often will accept installment payments.
Ask for a payment plan. If a bill collector refuses to reduce the balance, then ask for a payment plan over the course of a year. Be realistic about your commitment to pay down the debt, and then keep up with your payments. If you promise to pay a certain amount on a certain date, or if you commit to pay on a schedule, don't miss those payments, because that can lead to additional problems.
Leverage your payment plan. Ask the debt collector not to report the debt to the credit bureaus if you agree to the payment plan and keep to the payment schedule. Some charges like small medical bills may not appear, but most will. By the time your debt reached the level of a debt collection agency, it likely had already been recorded on your credit report. In case it hasn't, try to keep it off. If it was reported, then once it's paid, ask them to remove it or mark it "paid in full" rather than "paid in settlement" on your credit report.
Get it in writing. Once you've reached a payment agreement for your debt collection settlement, ask for a signed letter from the debt collection agency. If your debt is sold to another agency or if your particular debt collector leaves the agency, your written agreement is all you have to prevent another round of even more annoying phone calls or worse harassment.
Keep records. Retain proof of the payments you make. Make sure to send correspondence and payments by certified mail and keep the return receipts. Once you've paid down your debt, get a receipt from the debt collection agency.
Call in an expert. If you can't negotiate on your own, if the amount you owe is substantial, or if the Debt collector refuses to settle, get debt settlement help from an attorney. Lemberg Law can help. To speak with a representative directly and immediately call 844-685-9200 for a free, no obligation case evaluation.
Keep collectors in line. Don't give into abuse, harassment, or intimidation. If you feel the collector is crossing the line, tell them that what they are doing is illegal, and that in order to collect from you, they must be civil and polite. If they persist, terminate all contact through a cease and desist letter.
If a debt collection agency is collecting on multiple debts from you or others in your household, you should know that it's illegal for a debt collector to take a payment for one debt and apply it to another debt that's being disputed. In other words, you get to choose where the payment is applied. It's also in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for a debt collection agency to deposit postdated checks earlier than the date written on the check.
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Subjects: French Studies, Philosophy, Literature
Published in association with the United Kingdom Sartre Society and the North American Sartre Society.
Members can access the journal online here.
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Volume 26 / 2020, 2 issues per volume (spring, winter)
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Sartre Studies International is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal which publishes articles of a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural and international character reflecting the full range and complexity of Sartre's own work. It focuses on the philosophical, literary and political issues originating in existentialism, and explores the continuing vitality of existentialist and Sartrean ideas in contemporary society and culture.
Each issue contains a reviews section and a notice board of current events, such as conferences, publications and media broadcasts linked to Sartre's life, work and intellectual legacy.
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Executive Editors:
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Special Projects Editors:
Ronald Aronson, Wayne State University
Adrian van den Hoven, University of Windsor
Reviews Editors:
Nik Farrell-Fox, University of Lincoln
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Editorial Advisory Board:
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Debra Bergoffen, George Mason University
Jean-Pierre Boulé, Nottingham Trent University
Betty Cannon, Boulder Psychotherapy Institute
Stuart Charmé, Rutgers University
David Drake, London, UK
John Duncan, University of Toronto, Trinity College
Christina Howells, Wadham College
Sonia Kruks, Oberlin College
Andrew Leak, University College London
William McBride, Purdue University
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Jonathan Webber, University of Cardiff
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