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This pay day loan calculator is capped to reflect payday lender loan legislation which came into effect in of January 2015
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Although the Government has yet to make a final decision , it is likely the payday lenders will be made to repay any interest taken above the 100% mark. As with all financial claims, it will simply take one case to set a legal precedent, then all payday lenders will be forced to repay interest payments taken above 100% of the original value of the loan.
The payday loan rebate calculator above provides a capped figure and original interest calculated on payday loans and any rebate figure that you may be due.
Please contact us if you require changes to this calculator (for example, loans taken out over several days rather than months)
If you have taken out a payday loan, we wish you the best of success in recovering the interest paid above 100% and hope our payday loan rebate calculator helps you to calculate how much money you are owed.
Payday Loan Calculations and Payday Loan Considerations
If you are thinking of taking out a payday it is important that you:
- Use the interest calculator to provide an illustration of monthly loan repayment amounts for different terms and interest rates
- Review the personal loan borrowing considerations before commiting to a loan agreement
- Email the Loan Calculation to yourself. Take a few days and mull over whether you really want to commit to that monthly interest repayment before you commit to the loan.
Use the payday loan calculator to calculate your monthly interest repayments, compare loan repayments over different periods and define what is the most affordable option for your financial situation. The payday loan calculator will provide your a monthly interest repayment over 1 year,2 years,3 years,4 years,5 years, 10 years and compare them to a monthly repayment period of your choosing (so you can create your own personal payday loan illustration).
Government set to Cap Payday Loans
On 25th November 2013, Chancellor of the exchequer, The Rt Hon George Osborne MP, announced plans to legislate for a cap on the cost of 'payday loans'. It was part of the Banking Reform Bill initiative, which itself was part of a wider policy drive 'Improving regulation of the financial sector to protect customers and the economy and Financial services'. A new regulatory body was to be introduced to protect consumers. The 'Financial Conduct Authority' (FCA) will have the power to cap payday loans, once the policy was developed.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer said "We have created a powerful new consumer regulator to regulate the payday lending industry and now we're asking them to set a cap on the cost of credit. That will make sure that hardworking people are served by the banking system".
In April 2014, Martin Wheatley became the Chief Executive of the FCA and is currently working to a deadline of 2 January 2015, when the new policy will be put into effect.
On 11th November, the final policy was agreed and published;
The main pieces of information for many people are (courtesy of FCA report PS14/16):
- 0.8% - When loans are taken out or rolled over, the interest and fees charged must not exceed 0.8% per day of the amount borrowed.
- £15 If borrowers default fees must not exceed £15. Firms can continue to charge interest after default but not above the initial rate
- 100% - total cost cap 100% of amount borrowed (applying to all interest, fees and charges). Borrowers must never have to pay more in fees and interest than 100% of what they borrowed.
Martin Wheatley advised "Our price cap means that customers taking out a loan on or after 2 January will never need to pay back more than twice what they borrowed, and someone taking out a typical loan over 30 days and repaying on time will not pay more than £24 per £100 borrowed".
Policy statement PS14/16 [PDF]
Considerations before taking out a Payday Loan
- Affordability: Be sure you can really afford to make the loan repayments. Only you really know if you can afford a loan or not and taking out loans which you will struggle to repay will only cause you financial hardship and pain in the future. Remember,
- Secured Loans: READ THE SMALL PRINT: Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up your loan repayments (applies to any loan or debt secured on your home).
- Shop around: It always pays to shop around and see what deals are available. Most banks and building societies run promotions at various points of the year. Never assume that one lender is better than the other, look for the good deals as they could save you a lot of money.
- Check the Interest Rate: The most common mistake that lenders make is not fully reading and understanding their loan interest rates. Make sure that the catchy low interest rate is the one you are getting. Most lenders advertise at low interest rates to get you in the door but you are likely to find that achieving the low rates means borrowing large amounts over long terms, this will mean you repay much more money! Don't be tempted!
- Borrow Little, Repay Quickly: The best loan is one repaid quickly. A quick repayment means less interest paid and less stress about your debt.
- Pay Day Loans: Pay day loans are brilliant if you want to destroy your financial credibility, get yourself into spiraling debt and have years of stress and anxiety over your finances. If you can, DO NOT use Pay Day lenders. They do not care about you or your finances and will destroy your life simply to make money. At iCalculator, we seriously hope that the government takes measures to outlaw these morally and ethically corrupt businesses. The news that Payday loans will be capped at 100% interest of the figure borrowed but this is only a tiny step and will not fully protect those who are desperate for cash.
- Don't Lend at All! It's difficult to avoid taking loans in modern society. Modern life is about consumerism and spending. Our grandparents survived and had healthy life's my getting by and enjoying the rare treats. There is a lot to be said for living a simpler life without financial stress. If you can, save. Make that reward or treat worthwhile my making your money work for YOU and not for someone else.
- Personal Loan or Car Loan? Personal loans normally offer better interest rates than car loans but your really should shop around. Second hand dealerships normally offer ridiculous APR rates and will push you to take the loan, often showing a lower APR that you will receive. Used car loans typically provide large commissions for used car dealerships and will rarely offer a better interest rate that a personal loan. If you are looking to buy a new car, shop around and be patient. Almost every dealership offers a 0% finance deal at some point in the year. You can get your dream car and a dream interest rate if you are patient and buy wisely.
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Saturday, 27 March 2010
[ALBUM REVIEW] Soror Dolorosa - Severance
1. Beau Suicide
2. 43
3. Dare Me
4. Trembling Andrygenous
5. Thousand Clouds
6. American Chronicle
The glory days of the brooding, misery enshrouded goth music are long gone, you wont find a goth connoiseur who will try to tell you otherwise. The beginning of the nineties heralded the arrival of the synthesizer to the fore of the alternative goth scene, with the traditional sound of jangly guitars and throbbing bass finally left to languish in the netherworlds, in favour of a more dancable and arguably more commercial style of music. Bands like 'The Cruxshadows' and 'London After Midnight' opted for 'New Order' and 'Clan of Xymox' rather than the post-punk style of goth fathers 'the Sisters of Mercy'. Some bands stayed true to the old guard, but very rarely got as much notice as their knob twiddling peers. Rather than merely acknowledging the development of the new sound, many of the jackboot and leather crowd embraced the deathrock scene which was garnering a significant amount of attention at the time, a style which stayed true to the original values and ideas of the genre. 'Christian Death' paved the way in the deathrock scene and are a significant influence on the French band 'Soror Dolorosa' who debuted their EP 'Severance' late in 2009.
Suprisingly, the band have their origins firmly in the metal scene. Drummer 'Andy Julia' fronts the faerie aficionados 'Nuit Noire' currently, while previously having brief stints in 'Peste Noire' and 'Celestia'. Generally when metal musicians dabble with goth, it ends up as some overweight pseudo-operatic vocalist trying to pass themselves off as seductive, over lacklustre doom riffing, rarely do they actually ever end up producing 'real' goth music. Before hearing 'Soror Dolorosa' I was firmly of the opinion than metal musicians should keep themselves from sullying the goth tag, and keep at what they do best. I would say that opinion now is firmly open to debate.
'Beau Suicide' is the ideal opener, and if you didn't know better, you would swear blind this was lifted directly out of the late eighties. The main guitar riff is swaying and hollow with large delay, and incredibly dark and gives way mid-song to an angular jag. The vocals are exactly what you would expect, Andy clearly idolizes Rozz Williams, the vocals are sombre yet infectious. Andy has managed to capture the theatrics with which Rozz sang so well, while maintaining melody and avoiding the try hard pit into which so many end up falling in to. The basslines are thick, and stand out in the way the Sisters could make them, and as so many bands seem to forget, the bass is an extremely important part of goth. Try dancing 'Temple of Love' with the bass removed, you couldn't.
The music is extremely bleak, none more so than closer 'American Chronicle', an rather long player at over ten minutes, it contains passages of anguished vocals coupled with long passages of empty guitar echoing. 'Thousand Clouds', the most 'uptempo' song on the EP could easily be an absolute dancefloor classic with more exposure, the bassline pounds while the guitar screeches about in the background with Andy's even more distressed vocals over the top, with an added sense of urgency than before. I can imagine nothing better than swaggering about to this on a smoke filled dance floor, black aviators together with cowboy hat and boots with vodka and cranberry in hand.
This is a record which you can end up humming the basslines for hours after you've turned it off it's that catchy. This is extremely passionate music, just as detached as Christian Death and the ilk, 'Soror Dolorosa' have got the eighties goth sound down to a tee, the oscillating basslines, scratchy, jagged guitar drenched in delay, the thumping bass drum and the over the top vocals with what was so synonymous with goth when it first began. They have managed to gain quite a bit of interest so far due to this EP, but unfortunately in the wrong scene. With the band having the background the do, most of their fans seem to be from the Amesoeurs/Alcest crowd, while virtually unheard of on the goth side of the coin. I can't help but think this is hindering them, and it would be a criminal if it did, because there are so many other more famous bands out there doing the 'goth revival', but are mere second rate 'Joy Divisions'.
Posted by Chris Cowgill at 22:55
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- Anonymous29 March 2010 at 04:10
Haha I showed you this band on lastfm last year lol that was a pretty killer review you did..ReplyDelete
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Iniesta 'convinced' of Copa del Rey success
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta says he and his team-mates are "convinced" they will beat Real Madrid in Wednesday's Copa del Rey final.
The Catalan giants head into the clash against their arch-rivals on the back of successive defeats.
A 1-0 loss at Atletico Madrid knocked them out of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and they lost by the same scoreline at Granada on Saturday.
That result leaves Barca four points behind La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid with just five matches to play, making their chances of defending their crown unlikely.
One trophy they can win is the Copa del Rey, though, and despite their recent hiccups, Iniesta says his side will take encouragement from their 4-3 league win at the Bernabeu last month.
"We are convinced that we can (win). That's the way it should be," Iniesta said on Tuesday.
"This is the Copa del Rey final and obviously we have to play the best we can against a very powerful opponent.
"The team has every ability to play well and win tomorrow. And we are going to go out and do it.
"The team and the players, we've done things very, very well this season at times against great teams.
"This is the chance to win a title and bring our fans happiness. There's nothing we should be thinking about apart from winning this title."
Iniesta acknowledged recent results were disappointing but said now was not the time to reflect on their failings.
"In the Champions League we have been knocked out and in the league we took a step in the wrong direction on the weekend," he added.
"It's not the time to analyse the season (though).
"We can do that at the end of the season and decide if it has been a good season or a bad season.
"The important thing here is Barca are always competing for titles at this time of the year.
"Tomorrow it's up for us to play in a cup final and go back to the league and keep fighting until the end."


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Vergil is a bard of exquisite taste and sophistication. Loved by all, he never bears a grudge nor assaults any foe or friend with harsh words; he is always kind and thoughtful. He is also highly intelligent. So intelligent, in fact, that he could write his own biographical data if he so chose. Of course, he would not so choose, for he is too humble of a bard to even consider expounding upon his numerous benevolent personal qualities. Nor, in fact, would he ever fabricate such numerous benevolent personal qualities in the face of an opposite and obvious reality.
Apples, Smoked Meats, Danger, Bears, Long walks on the beach, Peaceful nights by the campfire, Telling tales, Singing songs, Dancing dances, Aerobicing aerobics, Telling the truth, Making puns, Verisimilitude, and Double rainbows
Oranges, Danger, Spies, Wheat, Short walks on the beach, Campfires, Consistency, Telling lies, Headaches, Swords that are evil and talk to you when they shouldn't because swords aren't supposed to talk, and Ugly people
Vergil is a dragonborn, tall, dark, and handsome. That said, he is mostly white, stands a God amongst dwarves at around 6'4", and weighs a solid 260 lbs. He is not fat. All dragons and dragon-like humanoids weigh a lot; you can look it up. He is not of surplus avoirdupois. He is also extremely pretty, prettier than any one bard should be. He is so pretty, that sometimes people will look at him and say things to the effect of, "My, how pretty is he," to which someone else may respond, "So pretty." He is rarely found without a longsword of sorts, and he appears to be wearing clothes. His clothes also tend to be pretty, and have been known to glow from time to time.
Vergil does not recall much of his past. Several years ago, he simply remembers waking up in an abandoned lab with little memory. What memory he did have was filled with disorganized images of a working, beautiful, dragonborn empire. Ruled by dragonborn. Also, dragonborn were pretty cool then. Since waking up, he joined an Eladrin school of magic to learn the secrets of barding, finding that he had an affinity towards the arcane. He has since become unbelievably successful in the ways of singing and persuasion, especially for money. Because, yes, he made so much money. As well, being a Skald, he has a knack for history and writing poems. However, he was simply too good at making money through his barding skills, so he decided to embark upon an adventure when the opportunity arose, so as to challenge himself more.
Current Opinions of Other Party Members
Frey: Short, not pretty, but not ugly. As far as party members go, Vergil feels that he can trust him. He is useful in combat, though perplexing, as sometimes he simply stands around for lengths of time. Vergil acknowledges his religious tendencies, although Vergil is not a religious man, himself, but he believes that Frey should find better times to pray than in the middle of combat. May be a spy, as he literally transforms into someone else who is probably a spy.
Johnny: Short, not too ugly for a rock. In fact, in terms of looks, Vergil would describe him as rather gneiss. He is generally quiet but acts well when he does speak out. Probably often taken for granite, but appears to be more of quartz. Most likely controls the party through psychic powers. He often acts in the interest of the party, e.g., making sure Vergil does not get stabbed to death by ugly women. Of course, this is in his best interest, as he is controlling the party through psychic, spy-like means. Also, who would want harm to come to Vergil? Well, anyone who does not is a-okay in Vergil's book. Thus, Johnny is okay. Most definitely a spy, given his mind-controlling powers. Vergil cannot trust him completely, but knows that he is unlikely to turn on the party.
Tiberius: Excessively short, probably a gnome or dwarf. Maybe a halfling, though halflings don't tend to be that misshapen. Looks like he fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down (Note: The ugly tree is quite tall). He often has trouble with doors and opening them, though his mastery over stairs is unmatched. Has proven to be
useful semi-competent in combat, but may slow the team down when it comes time to move to the next room. May also slow the team down when it comes to complex tasks such as talking or thinking basic thoughts. Makes Vergil slightly nervous, as Vergil is convinced that he has regular associations with chickens. Probably not a spy. Spies are smart. Lastly, Vergil trusts Tiberius, though he does not often trust decisions Tiberius makes on his own, given the recent situation with the Tembo.
Floating Disc: Actually a pretty nice guy. Dead, though.
The epitome of all things gelatinous, Cube-rt is a one of a kind pal. Never could Vergil have asked for a better best friend than Cube-rt. Really good at dissolving things, sometimes, and checking for zombies. His only downfall is that he sometimes gimps Vergil's style, like when Vergil tries to majestically somersault over counter-tops. But that's okay, because he's awesome and Vergil's best of friends. There is positively no way that Cube-rt could be a spy. Dead.
A good man with a strong will. Taught Vergil everything he knows. Also, is now a part of Vergil. May be dead, as Vergil has not heard from him in days. Does Barkus hibernate? No one knows. Or, at least, Vergil does not know, and if Vergil does not know, then no one needs no knowing of that. 1% chance that he is a spy, but most likely not. Vergil would not believe it even if it were true. Essentially dead, but still alive within Vergil, like in any good drama.
A small human larva, most likely the spawn of Tiberius. Although it is not yet evident, probably inherited his ugliness and stupidity. For this reason, Vergil has sympathy for Jenna. At the same time, Vergil cannot trust Jenna, for she may kill the entire party unsuspectingly simply by opening a door, if genetics has anything to say about that. Still, Vergil has a soft spot for cubs, so he is kind to her. Deceased. Vergil feels guilty for her death, though he does not speak of it, as he was unable to help her as she was torn by the Tembo, and he feels that it is his job to make sure that everyone makes it through a confrontation in one piece.
Rimmoor: A short guy, ugly. Perhaps as ugly as Tiberius (This is a joke, as such a thing is not physically possible). Vergil does not trust him, although he is almost as useful in combat as Frey, though Vergil suspects that Rimmoor is slightly less useful. Must be a spy, as he infiltrated the group suddenly and put on a show to be kind to everyone. However, must be a bad spy, as he immediately got on Vergil's bad side, perhaps permanently, for immediately distrusting him from the start.
Mallin: Hates chickens, so he is okay in Vergil's book. Too senile to be a spy.
Chickens: Bringers of pain and suffering, hell hath no fury like a chicken. Chickens bring the sort of nonsense to the world up with which Vergil simply cannot put. Vergil, in his spare time, has written a few poems about chickens, describing their true natures, for it is rarely seen, the metaphorical innards of a chicken; they are malicious and desire naught but the blood and tears of pretty dragonborn. Never to be trusted. Always to be eaten. Screw chickens. (No Tiberius, that was not a command)


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10:00am- Jasmine and I had both gotten ready and travelled to the bus stop to arrive in Leicester city centre to go and get our nails done. Not only was it a sunny day, but the bus driver let us on for free! This was the best way to start the day.
10:30am- Jasmine and I arrived at 'the Beauty refinery' in Leicester city centre. Located at 101 London Road, Leicester. We both chose to have shellac nails, but instead the beautician recommended 'glamlac' nails. Which we were both a little uncertain on at first on whether this was a knock off or not. However we were both very happy with the nails, and the lady who did our nails was very friendly and we are considering going back for another treatment soon. Considering I have very short nails, the beautician did a excellent job for what she was given to work with. However the cuticle treatment was uncomfortable, this involved the lady pushing back the cuticle and cutting it with a small device. Shellac nails at this location retail for £25, and they take around 45 minutes to apply.
Pictured- Top left Amelia's nails, bottom right Jasmine's nails.
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Pictured- Amelia's jacket potato.
12:30am- We travelled into the city centre and decided to do some shopping. I have to say we did not see many items we wished to buy. We both had a Starbucks, Jasmine chose a strawberries and cream frappuccino, and I had a chocolate frappuccino. We spent around £5 for these drinks together. Jasmine bought a face mask from lush- cosmetic warrior £6.75. You can read her review here. I also bought a charm from pandora, which had a daisy detail. This charm retailed for £45.
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A beautiful, majestic classical composition by Johann Sebastian Bach, played with the sound of the Church Pipe Organ. Prelude in D major BMV 925 from the collection of 'Preludes and Fugues'. An alternative to the traditional wedding march – without the trills and ornamentation.
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*Updated 01/03/10
The titles. The promotional posters. They elicit expectation, hinting promise of the pleasures of the pure mechanics of sex, if only at a grade below pornography; something just erotic enough to avoid wandering behind the symbolic "black curtain". Things are, somewhat, still left to the imagination, in these films which essentially boil down to strangers hooking up for casual sex.
Viewer reaction to this, is rather interesting at times, depending on the severity of the sexual content, which is usually much stronger in foreign productions, and tend to release without official ratings regarding recommended audience age and maturity.
The Realm of the Senses, released with much controversy in the late 1970s (and is oddly included in the recommendations in 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die) pushed the envelope considerably with unsimulated graphic imagery of things like fellatio and erections. Though probably not quite as envelope pushing anymore, what with the accessibility of the multi-billion dollar porn industry, especially in the form of amateur content circulated on-line, The Realm of the Senses was fictional account of a 1930s incident that involved a prostitute named Sada Abe (click the link if you don't mind film spoilers). It was this context that lead to considerable debate as to whether the film could be fairly labeled art house, or whether it was just "glorified porn", as though the distinction made any difference to anyone who wanted to see it. It's clear within minutes of the opening scene exactly what is in store for the viewer. Viewers intimated an identical debate with director Michael Winterbottom's 2004 film, 9 Songs. The nine songs refer to the live indie rock performances (featuring the Von Bondies and Franz Ferdinand, among others!) that provide the transitions to a story about a young British man's fling with a young American girl. Nearly the entire film, save the concert footage and brief interjections about the man's work in the Arctic, contain some form of unsimulated sex. What difference does it make to debate content labels? Again, within minutes of the film's beginning, there are no surprises about what is in store for the viewer.
Other films, like the Australian production, Better Than Sex and and its Chilean counterpart, In Bed, push aside this intense mechanical approach as it addresses the topic of casual sex, doing so in a manner that fuses the pure and not-very-erotic mechanics with intelligent discussion, one free of timidity and self-conscious giggling.
A Netflix viewer's review of Better Than Sex, suggested that the film captures an "evolution in relationships", a conclusion that seems to support the tow-line observation that younger generations have scoffed traditional commitment, existing comfortably instead in the limbo between physical satisfaction and the avoidance of emotional attachment. But this is nothing new, really. Perhaps we're too conditioned by American films, which have taught us that a happy ending means not only acceptance of commitment, but also monogamy, and more specifically with an extremely compatible lover.
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I'm getting a bad feeling that an injury to one of the Big 3 is just around the corner.
Hope I'm wrong but I hate the rep time of the season and I flinch everytime one of our greats gets tackled.
Fingers crossed they get thru ok.
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Old man Bennett Knights?
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Scientific studies reveal traditional Mediterranean healthy and longevity!
For decades scientist worldwide have been studying why Mediterranean people in the past lived more active and healthier lives than we do today and it seems that one of the essential factors was their diet.
Was it the sun, the fresh breeze, the laid back attitude… perhaps it was their sense of family or even mama's cooking? Whatever it was, it made a huge difference. And so began the scientific mission to find out why, so that we could all enjoy the benefits.
Mediterranean people who lived the longest seemed to have something in common.
Did their traditional lives of growing their own food, fishing for their dinner daily and taking time out to sleep during the afternoon heat have something to do with it? Scientist found it difficult to measure siestas and fiestas but one thing that stood difficult out was their traditional diet.
Traditional Mediterranean life and the realities of today's modern living.
Whilst it's nice to imagine enjoying long, leisurely lunches of home grown cooked ingredients, eating freshly caught fish and sipping red wine on a sun-filled terrace every day, for most of us, it's not possible outside of holidays and special occasions. The reality of our everyday lives is busy days packed with rushed meals and too much to do.
The good news is that research shows you don't need to live in the Mediterranean region to enjoy some of the famous health benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle.
People anywhere can reap the benefits of the traditional Mediterranean diet by including fresh fruits and vegetables, oily fish, olive oil and even a little red wine into their daily diet.
Renowned phyto-scientist Professor Masquelier found that specific 'small flavanols' present in red wine are crucial ingredients to Mediterranean wellness.
The active compounds in red wine (OPCs), together with those in olive oil (Hydroxytyrosol) and fish (omega-3s), form three of the most researched compounds associated with the benefits of the traditional Mediterranean diet.
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I really didn't know what to expect, well I am a total cruising virgin. The Discovery MV brochure had mentioned city excursions with a note of exact number to steps to climb into each monument, a plethora of BBC history lecturers on board, an internet suite and a total lack of facilities for children. So my assumption would be a boat full of maybe the older in some cases not so agile travellers with a keen interest in exploring both the culture and history of our ports of call and a predilection for a spot of silver surfing. And their wouldn't be hoards of screaming sugar high children roaming the decks on their way to their next activity. And I was fairly accurate, there are about 615 passengers and 300+ staff which I believe makes our ship a compact and bijou cruise liner compared to some of the floating towns others are. We meet our Pilipino steward Ernie who is really nice and get settled in our cabin. This boat has no balconies so if we wish to take the air (which one of us is very partial to) we have to ascend to the upper sundecks. We wander up to Promenade Deck Aft and wave goodbye to Harwich and
I'd heard that cruises are just a non-stop 24 hour feeding frenzy but this doesn't seem to be the case as meals are all as a specified time and we're on the second sitting for dinner so I'm utterly famished. Fortunately we manage to locate the shop and procure some emergency Pringles!
I'm most intrigued to discover what our evening meal entails. According to our daily information newsletter tonight's attire is casual – slacks and sports shirts for gentlemen and similar attire for ladies. I've no real concept of a female equivalent to slacks so I'll just stick my usual probably not really casual at all dress, with just a smidge of sparkle.
We descend to the Seven Continents restaurants for the first time to experience our first taste of cruise dining. We are seated on a table of four with C and P, they have travelled on this ship before so can fill us in on some of the finer points which is very useful. We meet our waiter Ericson and the busboy and turn to consult our large menu for the first time. My first thought – someone really enjoys writing flowery menus, and as it is my role to read out all the dishes offered this could take some time! And someone really favours the excessive use of Capital Letters in Menu Writing also, and why this annoys me I can't really explain, but it does!
So after some consideration, I plump for Salmon Mousse with Sour Cream and Caviar for the starter and then the chosen soup is Cream of Chicken with Spring Onions. My initial thought is that everything tastes very neutral, perfectly acceptable but unfortunately somewhat bland. I actually had to remind myself what the soup flavour was as I really couldn't tell. They seems to be more promise in the both the menu writing and food presentation that is actually delivered. But I do really appreciate that this is my taste and turns out to be not in line with the majority of the passengers. But personally I'd like my chilled mousse slightly less chilled, so the flavours could emerge. I'd like my meat to be less cooked but I know many including M would recoil of my love of say just beyond mooing beef but that's just the way it is. I also like my vegetables and pasta to be cooked a little less than they favour and in the case of the pasta, definitely less claggy. We discover later that there is some distance from the pass to the table which can't help to ensure everything arrives at optimum flavour. But mass catering is a real challenge I know and one of the top tips to secure a meal more akin to my particular taste is to book a table at the Yacht Club on the top desk. This must be investigated tomorrow.
I do realise that I am so very fortunate in my food. I get to eat in fabulous restaurants, though not by some incredible fluke but because it is important to me to dine well and so I do. I have friends who are wonderful cooks, I am au fait with many a purveyor of the finest of produce and have a vast some say excessive collection of wonderful cookbooks to inspire me to culinary greatness.
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The turkey is… well turkey is often extremely lacking in oomph possibly why I eat it so rarely and the ice cream? I am stunned but this is horrible. I can't say why but somehow it sits there in its stainless steel bowl and tastes wrong.
Well we've had our first experience of cruising food, it's pretty to look at, inoffensive to eat (apart from the ice cream) but it's what we've got to look forward to for the next two weeks so look forward to it we must and I intend to enjoy it as much as I can. Maybe another glass of wine will help!


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Camallday Omegle; (Random Chat)
What is Camallday?
There are web portals where the user gets to check a number of chat sites like Omegle. The user can click on any one of them and that allows the individual to join the chatting website for fun. The use of the website saves time. It makes it easy for the user to go back and try a different website if he is not satisfied with first web portal. The camallday is Random Chat alternative
Video Chat? Are you fed up of the old way- create an account, sign in every time you just want to talk to someone, send a friend request, wait for it to be accepted and then talk? If just text isn't getting it done for you (and there's no reason it should) then welcome to the new and exciting way of chatting – welcome to Camallday An alternative Omegle this is soon going to be your favorite and most addictive way of omegle chat with strangers and making and meeting new friends! Social networks are and continue to be among the best methods to connect with people from all over the world. However, at times when you just want to start talking to someone without any other hassle, they can be pretty slow, isn't it? This is where camallday omegle video chat comes in as a faster and more effective way to connect to the people around you.
How it works (Camallday)
How camallday omegle works is no rocket science and it works just like any other chatting website out there. Talk to people online video chat portal. Sites like omegle typing system, talk to strangers with chatrandom. Random chat with strangers on omegle. All you have to do is log on to it and let the web browser access your mic and webcam to make use of all the exciting and amazing interface and features that it offers you. In camallday, there is someone randomly selected by the system and you are connected to that particular user to chat one-on-one. It is one of the best ways to chat with strangers- without any hassle of adding a new friend or waiting for someone to accept your request. However that's not all it offers, and with camallday.com you get to not only text via chat, but also talk to people you want to through video conferencing! Bazoocam is slow, and almost every other software that allows video conferencing does not offer you such an interface- but camallday does, and making use of it, you can make a lot of new friends without any worry of adding a friend, or sending a friend request- all you have to do is log on to the site and begin chatting.
The Rules (Omegle & Alternative Chat)
Before you actually begin using this interface and everything else that it offers, there are a few rules that you should abide by- these are there to ensure that you as well as others chatting on it are not disturbed or troubled by your or anyone else's actions. Taking care of the following will help you have an interrupted chat experience and also avoid any bans:
- Any form of disrespectful activities are banned: Speaking or posting any form of chattualy explicit, vulgar or depressive content and comments. Also, degrading anyone else on the basis of his or her race or religion, and harassment in any form is forbidden.
- Offensive behavior is not allowed in chat in any form: Nudity in any form, forcing or participating in virtual chat, posing or displaying your private parts in the cam during a chat, panting of your genitals and construed activities are not allowed and may result in a ban.
- Hiding or covering your face or camera and displaying irrelevant images: You are not allowed to move the camera towards nay text, image or towards your PC screen. Additionally, disturbing any other chat user through a software like an emulator is banned.
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One of the biggest concerns that one has while chatting online is his or her safety and privacy. Finding offensive content is the last thing that anyone wants to experience while using sites like omegle, and that is easily what you can avoid on this interface. If you find any user's actions offensive or violating any of the rules, you can file a complaint. Further to supplement your cause, you can send a screenshot as well to get a faster resolution to it. Additionally, in case there is a user against whom multiple complaints are registered, then he or she will automatically be banned from the website- but you need not worry, for everything is taken into consideration before banning a user to avoid any mistakes.


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Two drivers were injured, one critically, when their cars collided on Palmetto Park Road, police said.
Virginia L. Davis, 38, of Alba Way in Deerfield Beach, was in critical condition in Boca Raton Hospital following the accident at 7:13 p.m. Monday, a hospital spokesman said.
Davis's 1984 Camaro collided with a 1977 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Patricia P. Ezell, 37, of Northwest 26th Avenue, Boca Raton, near West Palmetto Park Road and Northwest 12th Avenue. Ezell was hospitalized in good condition.


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Caregivers are dedicated and caring, but more often than not they are exhausted. They need a break from caregiving to take care of their own needs. DayBreak gives the caregiver an hour, a half-day or a full day of respite while their loved one engages in meaningful activity and social interaction in our "home away from home" setting.
An extension of home, DayBreak offers a community of support, love, respect, acceptance, patience and humor. We encourage, laugh with and protect our participants, supporting their families in the process. At DayBreak, we specialize in the care of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia, but we also care for those with Parkinson's and those who have suffered a stroke or need minimal supervision and/or assistance.
"If a family has an old person in it, it possesses a jewel."- Chinese Proverb
As time passes on, that jewel often loses its luster. Families may find themselves in need of a helping hand to care for their loved one.
DayBreak knows that full time caregivers often need time for themselves even if just for a few hours. With that in mind, we offer individualized care for those in need of a little supervision and social interaction.
Supported and guided by several organizations throughout Teller County, DayBreak is a true community effort. Listed below are several of the groups who helped to bring DayBreak to life. Please take time to visit their websites by clicking on the links provided.
With a genuine passion for elder care, Paula Levy has dedicated the past 25 years of her life to making a difference in the lives of those living with an Alzheimer'sView Profile
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A native of Colorado Springs, Charlie is a graduate of the University of Denver and has a distinguished 40 Year career as a banker in Denver and Woodland Park.View Profile
Samantha is currently a CPA and is affiliated with the AICPA and CO Society of CPAs. Her nonprofit work includes Board of Trustees for The Butte Theater, Choices volunteer, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, WP Chamber Ambassador.View Profile
Marc moved to Teller County with his wife Angel in 1996. Since that time, he has worked in mining, financial planning, higher education, and County government.View Profile
Miles is currently a board member for the El Paso-Teller County 911 Authority Board, a member of the National Tactical Officers Association, and a private pilot with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.View Profile
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You missed shinnying up the apple tree,
cowboys and Indians, skinned up knees,
"come out now, ollie, ollie, oxen free,"
because you were early, and I am late.
No tattling and catching big fish,
summer star gazing and making a wish,
grownup plans to accomplish;
see, you were early and I am late.
Melancholy regrets float on thin air -
tossing baseballs and pulling my hair.
I wonder if your hair was also fair?
Bro, you were early and I am late.
My reluctant brother, if you're able,
save me a seat at the Lamb's table;
but Fate spoke first and wrote this fable,
for you were early and I am late.
I dedicate this to my older brother, Kent Eugene,
born Sept. 11, 1952 - Sept. 12, 1952.
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RSC/Chichester Festival Theatre
RSC/Chichester Festival Theatre
This joyous double bill is revived here before touring to Manchester and coming into the West End.
Christopher Luscombe sets the two plays in a country house – Charlcote, a stone's throw from Stratford-on-Avon, just before and just after the Great War.
Love's Labour's Lost I reviewed in Stratford, but this time had the enormous pleasure of seeing them both on the same day.
Love's Labours Won may or may not have been an alternative title for Much Ado About Nothing. But the pairing works beautifully, especially since Edward Bennett and Lisa Dillon takes the leading couple in each play.
Like the LLL, LLW is quite heavily cut, which allows for Nigel Hess's gorgeous music [Harry Waller singing Sigh No More] and pacy progress through the complex plots.
Perhaps taking a hint from Biron's "twelve-month in a hospital", the Big House is, at the start, commandeered for the wounded. And the war is never quite forgotten: Don John [Sam Alexander] is clearly a broken man, and poor old Dogberry [Nick Haverson, a wonderful Costard in the afternoon] is probably shell-shocked. He is left alone and weeping for a moment - "a fellow that hath had losses...". But still manages to get more laughs than most from the clowning, especially a hilarious physical routine in the cramped prison.
Bennett has his share of pantomime too – not a dirty word, Luscombe made clear in his pre-show interview – eavesdropping on his deceivers from within the tall Christmas tree in Charlecote's imposing parlour.


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Audubon North Carolina invites birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running citizen science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Beginning Monday, December 14, North Carolina's birders and nature enthusiasts will take part in the 116-year tradition of citizen science, collecting data that will help shape the future of birds and climate science nationwide. Each year, N.C. ranks in the top performing states participating in the global citizen science event. During last year's CBC, the state's 51 participating geographic circles collected the most tallies of any state for 15 individual species. Among the most important species recorded in N.C. was the endangered Red Knot. CBC participants recorded 1,600 Red Knots along the coast including more than 1,200 at Ocracoke Island.
"The enthusiasm and dedication of CBC participants paves the way for Audubon's groundbreaking research including our understanding of climate change and its effect on NC birds," said Executive Director Heather Hahn. "As Audubon continues to uncover the effects of climate change in our state, the data collected by these passionate supporters will pave the way for our work with local lawmakers to develop and enact legislation that protects our birds and our communities in the coming years."
Each year, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count mobilizes over 72,000 volunteer bird counters in more than 2,400 locations across the Western Hemisphere. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count utilizes the power of volunteers to track the health of bird populations at a scale that scientists could never accomplish alone. Data compiled across North Carolina will record every individual bird and bird species seen in a specified area, contributing to a vast citizen science network that continues a tradition stretching back more than 100 years.
To date more than 200 peer-reviewed articles have resulted from analysis done with Christmas Bird Count data. Bird-related citizen science efforts are also critical to understanding how birds are responding to a changing climate. This documentation is what enabled Audubon scientists to discover that 314 species of North American birds are threatened by climate change as reported in Audubon's groundbreaking Birds and Climate Change Study. The tradition of counting birds combined with modern technology and mapping is enabling researchers to make discoveries that were not possible in earlier decades.
Hahn added, "The CBC is a great example of the power of Audubon's extended network. Today, participation is more important than ever as we seek to understand the health of our bird populations and find new ways to protect them. We encourage anyone interested in birding or bird conservation to find a nearby count and get involved." Birders of all ages are welcome to contribute to this fun, nationwide citizen science project, which provides ornithologists with a crucial snapshot of our native bird populations during the winter months. Each individual count is performed in a count circle with a diameter of 15 miles. At least ten volunteers, including a compiler to coordinate the process, count in each circle. The volunteers break up into small parties and follow assigned routes, which change little from year to year, counting every bird they see. In most count circles, some people also watch feeders instead of following routes. To sign up for a count, please click here.
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count began in 1900 when Dr. Frank Chapman, founder of Bird-Lore – which evolved into Audubon magazine – suggested an alternative to the holiday "side hunt," in which teams competed to see who could shoot the most birds. For 116 years now, people have counted birds rather than shooting them.
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is a citizen science project organized by the National Audubon Society. There is no fee to participate and the quarterly report of results, American Birds, is available online. Counts are open to birders of all skill levels and Audubon's free Bird Guide app makes it even easier to chip in. For more information and to find a count near you visit www.christmasbirdcount.org.
About Audubon North Carolina
With a century of conservation history in North Carolina, Audubon strives to conserve and restore the habitats we share with all wildlife, focusing on the needs of birds. Audubon North Carolina achieves its mission through a blend of science-based research and conservation, education and outreach, and advocacy. Audubon North Carolina has offices in Corolla, Boone, Wilmington and Chapel Hill. Learn more at nc.audubon.org and @audubonnc.
About Audubon
The National Audubon Society saves birds and their habitats throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon's state programs, nature centers, chapters and partners have an unparalleled wingspan that reaches millions of people each year to inform, inspire and unite diverse communities in conservation action. Since 1905, Audubon's vision has been a world in which people and wildlife thrive. Audubon is a nonprofit conservation organization. Learn more at www.audubon.org and follow @audubonsociety.


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28th Richmond Scout Group
Established in 1986, the 28th Richmond Terra Nova (S.U.C.C.E.S.S.) Scout Group has been revived thanks to the sponsorship of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. "The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society."
The Scout Group is located in Terra Nova, Richmond (No. 1 Road and Westminster Highway) and meets every Sunday at the local elementary school, Spul'u'kwuks. The older youth and adults are encouraged to become leaders.


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Happy birthday to you, Hannah Davis!
Our 2015 SI Swimsuit cover model turns 25 today and we invite you to join us in sending over love and birthday wishes on her big day. Starting the celebrations early, Hannah joined our team in Las Vegas over the weekend to host a SI Draft Day Viewing Party and join the ladies of SI Swimsuit at the Foxtail Pool Club for the Official SI Fight Weekend Party.
Jet setting off to Empire City next, Hannah appeared at the Yonkers-based casino to greet fans, host an exclusive Kentucky Derby viewing party, and even judge a Derby hat contest! If we do say so ourselves, Hannah was hands down the winner as she rocked a vibrant straw hat paired with a luxe jumpsuit for the event.
As if all that weren't enough, Hannah managed to squeeze in fittings for her and beau Derek Jeter just in time for the duo to make their red-carpet debut as a couple at the highly anticipated Met Gala. The birthday girl stunned in a classic red gown with sexy cutouts and a gorgeous thigh-high slit.
While we're sure the infamously humble Hannah will opt for a comfortable and cozy night in, we couldn't help but shower her with a little (read: a lot) of attention for always being such a shining star in the SI Swimsuit family! Happy birthday, Hannah—we love you!
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Washington: The rare book, "India Illustrated" has now been digitally preserved by The University of Houston Digital Library, and is available online for students, historians and others around the world interested in the social, economic and political history of India.
"Our efforts preserve this rare book. We have digitized it cover-to-cover and could reproduce the entire book should anything happen to the originals," said Michelle Reilly, digital projects program director.
The book was apparently published after 1900, but before 1910. There are three copies known to exist. One is housed in the British Library; the other at the National Library Board, Singapore.
A UH team of seven painstakingly took each fragile page, scanned it and catalogued it. Each description and title was taken directly from the text.
The paper is very slick and doesn't preserve well. The binding is coming off. We wanted to digitally preserve it. While it is still available to view at our Special Collections, we wanted to minimize the handling of the text because that is what harms it the most," Reilly said.
The book was published by Bennett, Coleman and Co., which also published the English language newspaper Times of India. There are more than 200 pictures showing various images of life and architecture of India, from Madras fisherman to Alligator Pier in Karachi; from a view of Bombay from the Rajabai Towers; to an unconventional view of the Taj Mahal.
"Photographs such as these are not widely available, and the University of Houston Libraries has done scholars of British India a great service by digitizing this source and making it widely accessible," she said. (ANI)


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Japan's Abe puts sales tax rise on hold
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tells lawmakers he's delaying a scheduled sales tax hike by two-and-a-half years in a move seen as popular, but that puts fiscal reform on the back burner. David Pollard reports.
Caught between a struggling economy and upcoming elections, it was perhaps an easy and obvious decision to take. (SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER, SHINZO ABE, SAYING: "I have decided that the increase of sales tax, which could disrupt domestic demand, should be delayed. " But not a decision without controversy. Abe has repeatedly pledged to raise the sales tax from eight per cent to ten. But after a previous rise in 2014 tipped the economy back into recession, what would have been a key plank in his reform programme has now gone. Or is at least postponed - for two and half years. SOUNDBITE (English) IG SENIOR ANALYST, CHRIS BEAUCHAMP, SAYING: "Eight to ten per cent in sales tax is nothing huge, and to do that in the teeth of declining profits and in the teeth of declining consumer spending, and I think he's taken the right step." With perhaps an eye on upper house elections next month, Abe also spoke of a "bold economic package" to come later in the year. And with the latest readings on its economy lagging badly, fans of Abenomics say that will be needed. SOUNDBITE (English) IG SENIOR ANALYST, CHRIS BEAUCHAMP, SAYING: "Abenomics seemed to be working for quite some time, but overall it's a very much a damp squib and we need to shift to something more aggressive, more innovative to get the Japanese economy moving." But Abe's detractors point to what they call 'elusive' fiscal targets. Any further slippage on those, they say, could tip Japan into a dangerous downward spiral.


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Your coverage of the Falmouth Ad Hoc Facilities Planning Committee may have left readers with the impression that decisions have already been made regarding the future of the Lunt and Plummer-Motz site. Nothing could be farther from the truth.
The Falmouth Town Council charged the committee with examining various municipal needs and assets of our changing community, gathering public input, and making a recommendation to the council. In order to inform and include as many residents as possible in this important endeavor, members of the committee are meeting with over 30 local groups (e.g. the Planning Board) over the next two months in advance of a large community gathering on March 12. After the schools relocate to their new building in a few years, the town could use all, some or none of this property to house several municipal functions. This type of significant decision calls for a thorough, inclusive, transparent community discussion and that is what we are planning for March 12 and beyond. I invite all interested taxpayers to visit the town Web site for more information and to join us on March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Plummer-Motz.


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Les 2 Alpes is struggling to remain open for the final few weeks of its 2009 summer season, due to end on the 29th of the month, despite receiving receiving 5cm (two inches) of new snow last week. Hot weather, even up at 3200m on the glacier, has brought base depths down to only 10cm (four inches) and the centre has had to close on several days this week, although it is reported to be open today.
The other open French ski area is Tignes, which is still reporting its base depth at 1.8m (six feet) as it has done all summer, although it also has warm weather to contend with. It is due to remain open to 3sdt August then close for just a few weeks before re-opening in mid-September, when it will be the only French area open for several months.


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The Ronald Joyce Bridesmaids 29169 is a floor length chiffon dress with a jewel neckline and bow belt detail.
It is available in over 30 colour options to perfectly match your wedding colour scheme. Colour shown: Royal. Please note that colours displayed online, may vary to the colour of our sample in store.
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This portrait session is from a couple of months ago. What a great, fun, relaxed family to work with! It was a little windy that day, but the weather was beautiful. A wonderful reminder as to why Southern California is so great!
Technical info below.
The group image on the sand dunes was shot with my Mamiya 645AF, 80mm f/2.8 lens at f/11 and 1/125th sec. I fired two strobes wirelessly: probably my Metz Mecablitz 60 in a reflective umbrella for the key light, and an SB-28 as fill (it's been a few months on this one). Although since it was windy that day, I'm not sure if I had an umbrella up or not.
The series of four kids were shot using a 50mm f/1.4 lens, either on my Nikon N90s or my Nikon F5. Whichever Nikon did not have the 50mm lens had instead a 28-105 f/2.8 zoom, and a TTL strobe. Film was Fuji NPC 160 for the 50mm lens, and new Kodak Portra 400 for the 28-105 lens (under the theory that I'd be shooting wide open with the 50mm lens, and didn't need as high a film speed because of the bigger maximum aperture).


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Google abused its trust and misused its power when it blacked out its logo Jan. 18 and encouraged its millions of users base to "Tell Congress: Please don't censor the web!" At least according to the Recording Industry Association of America's CEO.
It seems RIAA President Cary Sherman is still steamed that Google was able to derail the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) by encouraging more than 7 million people to sign petitions opposing the legislation. He attacked Google, as well as Wikipedia, which also blacked out its site, in a New York Times op-ed published today, calling the controversy "manufactured."
"When Wikipedia and Google purport to be neutral sources of information, but then exploit their stature to present information that is not only not neutral but affirmatively incomplete and misleading, they are duping their users into accepting as truth what are merely self-serving political declarations," wrote Sherman.
Television networks supported the bills, but didn't use their platform to aid SOPA, Sherman argued, adding that Google didn't recognize the "the ethical boundary between the neutral reporting of information and the presentation of editorial opinion as fact."
"…what the Google and Wikipedia blackout showed is that it's the platforms that exercise the real power. Get enough of them to espouse Silicon Valley's perspective, and tens of millions of Americans will get a one-sided view of whatever the issue may be, drowning out the other side."
Readers, however, had no sympathy for Sherman or the RIAA. Overwhelmingly, readers supported the efforts of Google and Wikipedia to kill the bills.
"Google … can be shut down for merely linking to a site that has infringing content. A search engine finds stuff and points to it; you can't expect it to hand-check every link for illegality. And pointing the way to something illegal isn't the same as doing it!" wrote one commentor.
Techdirt also offered a brutal cut-down of Sherman's op-ed piece, calling the RIAA totally out of touch. In part:
Oh, man. Don't make me laugh. Once again, this is coming from Cary Sherman — the master of mistruths himself. And he's really claiming that Google and Wikipedia informing the world of a dangerous bill is an "abuse of trust"? Really?!? I'd argue it was the exact opposite. It was an effort to build trust. The public trusts Google and Wikipedia to look out for their best interests, and this was a way that those sites did so — after many, many people had raised their own concerns about these bills.
Let us know in the comments if you think it was the right thing for Google to protest SOPA.
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We were in the middle of a conversation
When the lady asked my what age I was
I told her
She began to laugh and said that I sounded like a teenager
I get this a lot
Told that I sound a lot younger
And even look a lot younger
I know when I was very underweight
I looked quite strange
I had this childlike body
With the face of a withered old woman
But as I have become well
And regained weight
My face has filled out
As well as the rest of me
And I guess I do look a bit younger than my 34 years
I remember when I was a teenager
I was in such a hurry to grow up
I did everything young
My first disco
My first cigarette
My first drink
My first boyfriend
All before I was 15
Now that I am an adult
I wish that I had allowed myself to grow up slower
That I had taken the time to enjoy my childhood and teenage years
I look at my nephew
He has just turned 15
And this week went to his first disco
To me he seems so innocent
I can not imagine him smoking or drinking
And he seems to have no interest in these things
Which I am so glad about
Because there is a chance
Like the four members of my own family
That he might inherit that addiction gene
So far he shows no sign of it
But I know that can all change in a heartbeat
I guess my life thus far has been rocky
I began smoking and drinking at 14
Had my first proper boyfriend at 14
Began taking drugs at 15
And the next 15 years were a Wright off
My twenties
The years when you discover who you are and what you are about
Didn't happen that way for me
So I guess now in my thirties
I am living my twenties
If that makes sense
I am 24 years old
Barely an adult
I guess I dress young too
In my jeans and trainers and hoodies
But I'm ok with that
I am still growing up
Finding out who I am
My views and opinions
My dress sense
My way of coping
Of dealing with life
They say that youth is wasted on the young
I agree
I didn't appreciate my youth
My childhood
My teenage years
I was so busy trying to be an adult
So busy wanting to grow up
I got my first full time job when I left school
I was doing well
But it wasn't long before my drug use began to spin out of control
The next 14 years were chaotic to say the least
There were a few years during that time
That I don't know how my family got through
My mum and I were speaking about this just yesterday
There was a time when four out of six of us were in active addiction
It was crazy
So many shocking things happened
Addiction rips families apart
As it did mine
It's only years later
And with the four of us in recovery
That our lives have begun to heal
They also say that the age you are when you start using/drinking/starving/purging is the age you stay until you stop
I was 14 when my problems started
And that makes sense to me
That I am still a teenager
A young adult
And physically
I think our eating disorders
Are also something thdt keeps us from growing up
There is something very child like about EDs
Anorexia is sometimes a protest to growing up
Bulimia is the inability to control ones self
Like a child
I know I have resisted growing up once I reached adulthood
Being an adult
And everything that goes with it
Scared the bejesus out of me
I worried and stressed that I wouldn't be able to cope
Wouldn't be able for the responsibility
It just all seemed like too much
I struggled to deal with reality
Struggled with substances that allowed me to escape from that reality
I struggling with impulse control
Which has bothered me a lot over the years
Like a child
There is no no for me
I see something and I want it right now
There is no control
None at all
Its only now
At the age of 34
That I am getting my life together
That I am starting to grow up
I know I have a lot of work to do
I have taken the first step
But there are still many miles to go
And maybe it's actually a nice thing that I don't look my age
Maybe it will stand to me in years to come
I've seen over the last couple of weeks
The areas I need to work on
I want to be a responsible adult
I want to act my age
Sometimes it bothers me
That at my age I am still living with a parent
But then I remember that I am not living with my parents
I am sharing a house with my mum and sister
I have the freedom to do as I please
And I get on with my mum very well
It would be crazy for me to try and maintain a house by myself
It makes more sense for me to live here
And I like living here
I feel safe
I feel loved
Honey and Lea love it here
They are happy here
Our house is home
It's where we all meet for tea
For dinner
To play games
To celebrate holidays and birthdays
It's the centre of our family
With all that said
I was wondering about you
Have you resisted growing up like me?
Do you think that your ED has anything to do with not wanting to grow up?
What age do you feel?
And what age are you?
Do you like being the age you are?
Inquiring minds want to know.....