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Hey, all! I'm in a much better headspace than I was the last time I posted. I'm afraid that yesterday I went and had an existential crisis all over the Internet. Drama queen I ain't, but I guess I sure made a go for the crown.
Anyway, the following is about something I did this past Saturday, the day after "My Little Adventure". It was originally posted to the Crossdressers.com forum.
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After my little Friday shopping experience, I thought I'd shy away from another situation where I might get a judgemental look or comment. But I happened to find myself shopping alone in another box store yesterday and the compulsion hit me again. I didn't plan to, but as I was headed to the checkouts I detoured past the women's aisles. And I knew that I was going to have to shop again.
Once I admitted to myself that this was going to happen, I decided that I wanted a skirt to go with yesterday's purchase; However, this box store is not a high-fashion place; and aded to that I am a big dude who is carrying extra weight. Their plus-sized section is very casual and limited. Apparently all plus size women at this store are allowed to wear are slacks, lounge pants, and highly-Bedazzled jeans. None of those satisfied my cravings; I wanted something to go with those hose!
Then, on a clearence rack I saw this. It was in plus sizes, and for some reason it … compelled me. The lace, the red — I wanted it! And they had it in the largest plus sizes in the store (3x).
So I grabbed it.
This particular box store was a "safer" shopping arena for me because it has self-checkout. I kept it bunched amongst my other purchases in my cart and was sure to scan-and-bag it quickly, so there were no weird stares or rude commens. It was practically uneventful.
But not uneventful for me, because, you know …
One of the things I've started doing as part of my "coming out" is tweeting. While these long-winded stories here are my attempt to share my experience with a like-minded audience, Twitter is my release valve for when I start having anxiety and shame. It lets me vent things in an "open room" and in the moment. Here's what I tweeted soon after getting home with my purchase yesterday:
[tweet https://twitter.com/Ariamythe/status/287694072313954306]
I'm still not sure how to put this into better words than that. Two days in a row I've done this, after resisitig it for twenty years. It's not like an overpowerig high, but at the same time it's like cleansing my mind. I'm not giddy, but content. Comfortabe. I can't believe it's only been five days since I began to allow myself to feel this way. I can't beliee I spent twenty years denying myself this feeling.
I've got to stop the shopping spree, though. I've run out of pocket cash and would't know how to explain further purchases to my wife.


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went to ss3 again yesterday afternoon.
i bet jou didnt like their jerseys one bit.
girls DU vs. SU, lost 10-23.
it's okay guys, you guy're in the semifinals already anyway. :D
aik lynn needed to borrow my camera to take pictures for her log book..
idiots la these two.
siewmun's expression damn LOL-able.
lol aik lynn.
honestly the most jakun batch i've seen in a long time.
the coach.
scary mary.
in the meantime, the guys were pretty stressed about their next game.
unknown, zhushen and yoke.
guy's DU vs. Chong Hwa.
no worries, they won.
45-25 :)
i enjoyed my 4 ringgit worth of poppadams and fried chicken throughout :D
sequel to The Ant Bully.
oh btw, yoke has a good luck charm.
guess what it is.
pssttt paulineeee.
har har yoke.
started pouring and we had a pretty good time sliding around the court.
camera was hijacked.
i see also i scared.
suzen's dad came to pick us up from the court,
and the car ornament thing was damn cute.
it's a sushi :D
mei and may :D
wanted to go to mama's but it was closed.
went to devi's instead.
i've made friends with the manager there,
and he makes sure i get plentiful of poppadoms whenever i pay him a visit :D
all vege for me that night :D
jou liked the ayam madu.
cheeeeryl and cheeeeese naan :D
mei and her tosai and chicken.
stoned at devi's for a good hour or so
went back to mei's house after that.
mei took out her old taekwondo uniform for kicks.
and munyi...
is just plain retarded :)
did i ever mention..
that i have a mutated pinky/small finger? :P
i've had ENOUGH.
Friday, November 21, 2008
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In this song, Jesus is speaking to us, asking us to obey his word, to follow him, to walk in all his ways, to give our hearts and lives to him, to live for him each day, and to be his servant witnesses in sharing his love, grace and his plan of salvation with others who need Christ in their lives. He has a plan and a purpose for our lives, which we can experience if we will but yield to that purpose. It begins with turning from our sins and making him Lord and master of our lives, for he died for us on a cross so that we could be free of sin and free to worship him.
He Gives Purpose / An Original Work / June 9, 2012
"Listen to Me when I'm calling to you.
Obey freely My word.
Follow Me in all of My ways.
Do all that I say.
Hear Me gently whisper to you
My will for your life and future.
Give all of your life and heart to
Follow Me always."
Repent of your sins and worship Jesus.
He's your Lord and Master.
He died for your sins so you could
Live with Him today.
He has a plan for your life and
He gives purpose and direction.
He gives meaning to your life,
So follow Him today.
"I love you so much I gave My life for
You to walk in My ways,
Living for Me each day as you
Bow to Me and pray.
Witness for Me of your love for Me and
Of My grace and mercy,
How I died to save you of your
Sins now and always."


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The eye can be analyzed with relative ease regarding both its function and its structure. A practical evaluation includes the capability to move in the orbit and the reaction of the student to light and accommodation.
The function of the eye may be checked in a number of methods. The client may be asked to recognize illuminated letter or objects of differing sizes on exactly what is called the Snellen chart.
On the other hand, the examination of the structural part of the eye may be made in numerous ways. Tension within the eyeball is determined by a "tonometer." In certain diseases, especially in glaucoma, the tension in the eyeball is increased markedly.
Nevertheless, it should be well remembered that a patient with an eye issue may have other problems also. Frequently other physical conditions are main and impact the eye as a effect. The look of the eye can notify the client and the doctor to troubles in some disturbances of other parts of the body even before other symptoms provide themselves.
Consequently, one's dependence on sight is highlighted when one deals with a possible or short-term irreversible loss of this vital sense. For this reason, when corrective steps are looked for, particular kinds of vision correction such as contact lenses or spectacles are prescribed.
On the other hand, some individuals are bothered with that they have some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.
For this reason, advanced surgical operations were developed to motivate reduced usage of contact lenses or glasses. Among which is the now popular LASIK eye surgical treatment.
Essentially, LASIK eye surgical treatment is the short-term for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis." Like its concrete equivalent, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another type of vision correction. The only difference is that with this kind of surgical treatment, one's vision is fixed permanently.
With LASIK eye surgery, the refractive errors in the cornea are completely changed. This can be done using an "excimer laser."
The main purpose of this surgery is to create a threadlike, rounded "flap" in the cornea utilizing a blade referred to as "microkeratome." In a series of unfolding and laser processing, the cornea is lastly reformed, enabling much better the eye to direct more light into the retina.
Appeal vs. Disadvantages
Amidst the growing popularity of LASIK eye surgical treatment, there are still disadvantages that people must know. Probably, the main reason this kind of eye surgery has actually ended up being well accepted is since most of its cases had succeeded.
In spite of its success, there are still some downsides. Here is the list:
1. It is an operation applied to the most delicate part of the eye
Since LASIK eye surgery includes the operation of the retina, which is one of the most sensitive parts of the eye, the majority of people say that the operation can be very dangerous.
In other words, a basic mistake might almost trigger an go to the website person's lifetime blindness. Hence, it is essential to think about many aspects prior to choosing whether LASIK eye surgical treatment is the ideal restorative step one needs to undergo.
2. It is not a perfect treatment
LASIK eye surgery might remedy your vision but it does not always imply that it can offer you a ideal vision. Even if statistical reports show that 70% of the clients might have 20/20 vision, this does not necessarily read this post here indicate they have perfect vision.
Offered all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the appeal of the operation, LASIK might not constantly be the ideal eye surgery the way many people see it
Conversely, the evaluation of the structural part of the eye may be made in a number of methods. It must be well kept in mind that a client with an eye problem might have other problems. Often other physical conditions are primary and impact the eye as a consequence. The appearance of the eye can notify the patient and the physician to difficulties in some disruptions of other parts of the body even prior to other signs present themselves.
Like its tangible counterpart, LASIK eye surgery is another form of vision correction.
2 Challenges Individuals Do Not Know Dealing With LASIK Eye Surgical Procedures
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Hart of Dixie is an American medical comedy-drama television series. On May 17, 2011, The CW officially picked up the series. It premiered on Monday, September 26, 2011, at 9:00 pm.
The show follows Dr. Zoe Hart a young doctor from New York City who moves to a small Southern town after inheriting a medical practice and soon meets an electric and eccentric group of characters.Trailer:
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This is such a throwback to the old WB shows. If you were a fan of Gilmore Girls, Everwood, Life Interrupted and so on, then you gotta catch this one too. Plus all the romantic entanglements is enough to set my little shipper heart a fluttering (my fellow vidders will know what that means lol).
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Hart Of Dixie - 3x13 - Act Naturally
Zoe reluctantly agrees to allow Joel to throw her a birthday party at Lavon's to help cheer him up, but things go awry when her mom surprises her with a visit. Vivian wants to meet Wade's dad, but Wade is leery of how she might react. AnnaBeth gets an interesting request from the Belles that she was not expecting but, in light of recent developments might be the perfect distraction for her. Meanwhile, George is determined to prove to Tansy that his nemesis Scooter McGreevy has not changed and is fooling everyone.
Next Time *airs March 21, 2014
Hart Of Dixie - 3x14 - Here You Come Again
When Zoe's mom takes her on as a client, Zoe is secretly thrilled that she will finally get her mother's undivided attention. Brick is surprised to hear that Lemon is returning to town soon, so he enlists Lavon's help to throw a welcome home party for her. However, her return hits an unexpected snag and she is forced to turn to Wade for help. Meanwhile, George is roped into helping Magnolia.


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British singer Amy Winehouse, who died on Saturday 23,July 2011 at her North London flat at the age of 27 after a long struggle with drug and drink addiction, joins the so-called "Club 27" or "Forever 27" (read blog on club 27) named after a group of influential pop/rock music artistes who died at 27.
Latest on the tragic list, Amy WInehouse, the Grammy award-winning soul singer with her trademark beehive battled with well-documented addictions that she documented in her hit single Rehab.
Winehouse's debut album Frank was released in 2003 and brought her wide acclaim. It went triple platinum in Britain. The 2006 follow-up, Back to Black and its single Rehab was a worldwide smash hit, reaching number one in Britain and number two in the US charts. It went six times platinum in Britain and double platinum in the United States.
In the run-up to her live return after her failed marriage with Blake Fielder-Civil,which ended in an divorce in 2007, Winehouse spent a week at an addiction treatment clinic in London, reportedly at the suggestion of her father, Mitch, over concerns that she was drinking too much. But she was booed at the opening performance in Belgrade, apparently too drunk to sing.
She made her final public appearance at The Roundhouse venue in Camden on Wednesday.. All that I can say is that addiction is one of the most powerful secret weapons in the Devil's arsenal of self destruction and no one can overcome it alone. May God Keep her.
Prominent members of the "Club 27" include Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison and Brian Jones.


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Okay, It's been a year..... Have I been forgotten or replaced?? I asked for time to process everything next thing I know I'm the bad guy???
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Here at the York County Coast Star, we pride ourselves on going out of our way for you, our readers. So even if it means playing tourist and trying day of eating and shopping, we're willing to go the extra mile.
Here at the York County Coast Star, we pride ourselves on going out of our way for you, our readers. So even if it means playing tourist and trying day of eating and shopping, we're willing to go the extra mile.
So park the car (try the pay lot behind Alisson's — you may have to spend a few bucks, but you'll be centrally located and right near the town's new public restroom facilities), grab your Coast Star and get ready to have a good time in your new role.
This time of year the streets are full of tourists such as yourself, seeking out a cool souvenir or fabulous meal. And boy, can both be found here.
Whether we're enjoying the chowder and killer onion rings at Alisson's, the melted blue cheese and roast beef sandwich known as the Queen Anne at Henry the VIII's, or the view along with a lobster roll at Bartley's Dockside, the dining options in Dock Square/Lower Village are as varied as they are wonderful. We could start with breakfast at the Tree House Café and end with dinner at The Hurricane and still eat our way around town in between — and never be bored.
But the best part of the area, in our opinion, is the shopping, from the upscale offerings at The Emporium to the tourist-oriented Mountain Tops. Need something to wear? There's Jackie's, Port Manteaux and Benoit's, among many others. Toys for the little one? Try Poofberry's and Toys in the Attic.
Of course, there are too many stores, galleries and eateries to mention in one article, so we're not even going to try. (For a fuller list, check out the Chamber's great Web site at www.visitthekennebunks.com.) On a recent visit, we compiled a list of cool must-do's:
Cool way to spend an afternoon: Touring the Kennebunkport Historical Society's Nott House, with its Federal architecture and wonderful collection of period furnishings and clothing is like stepping back in time. A visit to the Nott House harkens back to a time when sea captains and their ladies took leisurely carriage rides along the streets and tall ships graced the river.
Cool snack spot: H.B. Provisions has everything from gourmet cheeses to a nice selection of chocolates. We also absolutely love their Caesar salads. Grab a snack and a seat by the window and watch the world go by.
Cool kid souvenir place: Saxony Imports is filled with a billion items, many of them reasonably priced. Stuffed lobster? Check. Cool key chains? Check.
Cool window food: The Clam Shack has great fried seafood and some killer fries.
Cool grown-up souvenir place: Compliments has a stunning array of beautiful glass objects d'art. We simply drool over the blown-glass pumpkins ...;
Cool dining spot: Federal Jack's has a marvelous view of the river and boat slips, and a nice menu and selection of beers. We particularly like the teriyaki tuna sandwich with wasabi mayonnaise. Yummy ...;
Cool T-shirt place: Too Cool has a terrific selection of T-shirts with fun sayings in sizes from infant to extra-big adults. Even if we're not buying, we love to stop in and just read the slogans.
Cool teen souvenir place: Toegoz has a pretty cool selection of stylish flip-flops and the ultra-cool belt bags.
Cool treat spot: The Port Bakery has great smoothies and a terrific array of baked goods and sandwiches. Their soups are yummy, too.
Cool way to rest your feet: Take one of the guided trolley rides near The Landing Restaurant and rest your feet while being treated to the sights and sounds of Kennebunkport.
See "Playing Tourist" in next week's paper as we spend the day in Ogunquit.


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'Reba' Showrunner Sues 20th Television for Profits (Exclusive)
The creator and former showrunner of the longrunning sitcom Reba has sued production company 20th Century Fox Television claiming she has been cheated out of profits from the show.
Allison Gibson, who presided over the hit Reba McEntire comedy during its first season on the WB, claims in a lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles Superior Court and obtained by THR that she is entitled to a specific share of the show's revenue and that 20th TV has improperly accounted to her.
Reba aired from 2001-06 but Gibson claims she departed as preparations for the second season were underway. She alleges her profit participation of 10 percent of modified adjusted gross was improperly reduced by 20th through various tactics, including lowering it to 7.5 percent because she left the show as its second season was getting started and double-deducting other paricipations when calculating Gibson's share.
Gibson claims that 20th paid her an advance against profits in 2008 but that in January 2010 additional payments became due. This isn't the first time Gibson has sued 20th. Her lawsuit over an audit period that ended in 2006 is currently on appeal.
She claims she's owed at least $1.1 million in damages from the improper profit calculation.
"Ms Gibson's complaint, like the one she filed previously, lacks merit and includes claims she previously lost on in court," a 20th TV rep tells THR in a statement. "We anticipate a similar outcome in this case."
The suit, filed by Los Angeles attorney Richard Ross, alleges causes of action for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and fraud.
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Many instructions I've seen say that you should "catch" the yarn if you must cross behind more than 5 stitches; I like to do this anytime the gap is more than 4 stitches.
When you're stranding colorwork, the strands as you hold them should stay in the same positions relative to each other - one closer to the work, one further away. I knit Continental style (with the yarn held in my left hand), so I carry one yarn over the top of my index finger, and the other yarn under it, with the yarn held under the finger being closer to the work. The yarn held closer shows a little more prominently in the design. See how the multicolor stripes look thicker in the light mitten than in the dark one? The cream was held further away, and the brown was held closer.
To catch the yarn float when there is a long stretch of another color, the relative positions of the yarn must change. So I knit to 1 stitch before the halfway point, then move the carried yarn between the working yarn and the fabric. If it's the yarn you normally held above, move it down. If it's the yarn normally held below, move it up. Knit the stitch, then move the carried yarn between the working yarn and the fabric back to its original position.
See the little dark lines in the large areas of blue and the little blue lines in the large areas of black close to the center circle? That's what it looks like from the inside.
This may or may not be how others do it, but it works for me. I hope it is helpful to you, too
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Nike Training Club - Workouts & Fitness Plans
207,784 Total
- Required Android: 4.4 and up
- Installs: 5,000,000 - 10,000,000
- Published/Updated Date: October 6, 2017
Welcome to Nike Training Club, your Ultimate Personal Trainer. Get fit with 160+ free workouts in a variety of full-body challenges — from strength and endurance to mobility and yoga — featuring our world-class Nike Master Trainers in every drill. If structure is what you need, our personalized training plans adapt to you and your schedule for a one-way ticket to the body you want — whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started.
Nike Training Club users love our short, body-weight only workouts to get the results they want even when life gets in the way.
Our daily "Picks For You" are based specifically on your routine. The more you train with Nike Training Club, the more personal your recommendations become.
Start training with a personal plan that guides you while adjusting to your progress, schedule, and other activities.
The Nike Training Club workout library includes:
• Yoga (new!), Strength, Endurance and Mobility workouts
• Workout times ranging from 15-45 Minutes
• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels
• Low, Moderate and High Intensity
• Bodyweight only, Light and Full Equipment
• Time-based and Rep-based options
And if that's not enough, get motivated by some of your favorite athletes with their inspired workouts:
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Serena Williams
• Kevin Hart
• Kyrie Irving
• Rory McIlroy
• Ashton Eaton
• Alex Morgan
• Ellie Goulding
Enter and record other activities you do, like basketball, spinning, studio classes, and many more, all so you can keep track of your fitness life.
And don't forget — Nike Training Club also syncs your workouts with Google Fit.
Run with Nike Run Club, and all your runs will be automatically recorded in your activity history.
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User Reviews
October 11, 2017
Great app! I can honestly recommend it. I love it shows you how exactly to do each exercise, in case you wanna learn and broaden your training program. I love that it is narrated and there are actual athletes showing you how to train better. Totally got me into yoga and I'm loving it! If there is one thing I would change I would like an option to go back an exercise, in case you tap next (check it off) by accident. I have not figured out how to go back once you check off an exercise... Full Review
October 15, 2017
I've been using the app for a long time now but recently I've been encountering bugs that prevent me from finishing a workout (specifically in the gyn strong program). This also led to the discovery that the feedback button in the app doesn't work. It would be lovely to have a simpler way of reporting bugs and perhaps uploading screenshots. Examples of a case that prevented me from continuing a workout: in 'the power centre' workout, when it gets to 'press_ups', the screen goes white and you cannot press next. I'm assuming it's because reps are set to '0' (as many as possible). The same thing happens in 2 other workouts, but with different scenarios. Full Review
October 20, 2017
I've been using the NTC app since 2011 and it's been awesome! The workouts are real; whether it's 10 mins or 45mins, you feel it. And I absolutely loove that the plans are bespoke-ish and have improved over the years. I've gone through maybe 30 workout apps on playstore- paid and free and, trust me, this right here, is it. I totally appreciate all the upgrades that they have done over the years. Awesome. Full Review
October 15, 2017
The app is really good. But the demo they show for the upcoming workout is only for 5 seconds. Since the text covers the demo personnel completely in the screen, beginner's like me find it difficult to do it correctly. It would be great if you guys could make the text smaller so that we can follow what exactly the instructor is doing. It is difficult for me understand the pose and workout as text covers the position the instructor is showing. Full Review
October 11, 2017
This is one of the best fitness app that is present in the market. Workouts are pretty great. The only flaw that I found in this app is that some of the exercises lack detailed explanations on how to do them right. But neverthless this app deserves 5 star rating! Full Review
October 24, 2017
Update* still love app but there is a glitch when I run dual apps or I have to row... the app goes white. Smh... I would give them 5 stars but app keeps losing connections with server and logging me out. When it works its great but when it doesn't in the middle of the week it's frustrating Full Review
October 25, 2017
App doesn't load the workout shows 'recovery day' for all days under 'my plan tab'. Older versions were better. Very disappointed by this. Hope! in next updates all these bugs will be fixed and i am able to use this app. Full Review
October 13, 2017
The app is great. My goals were met with it and the variety of workouts keeps me from getting bored. My only suggestion would be to have an easy to see section for workouts that don't require equipment and one for those that do. That would save a lot of scrolling. Full Review
October 4, 2017
Great app - easy to use, adaptive programs, good workouts and helpful guidance - but it's a little buggy. Workouts don't always sync right sometimes, plan updates can be a little wonky , audio cuts out sometimes...still, highly recommended. Full Review
October 23, 2017
Loved the workouts and the option to have the video showing the exercise are really helpful. Unfortunately, for some reason during the recover portions of the workout if I took longer to tap next for some reason the workout would freeze and the only way to continue would be to exit the workout and restart it, which was pretty annoying. Hopefully that stops happening soon. Full Review
October 7, 2017
Loved the app until you guys left me stuck on the "We're updating our workout library" screen. Now I can't access my workout plan and messed up my routine. This is a common problem. I request you guys to please fix this asap. Full Review
October 18, 2017
Hi Guys. I dont know whats wrong with my app but recently I can't download my workouts. Pls assist Full Review
October 21, 2017
Overall excellent fitness app. Good for both individual workouts and longer plans. Note that no-equipment exercises are usually leg-heavy. However, this app needs to not automatically pause workouts when the screen is locked. Impossible to get through a workout with headphones in and the device in my pocket. I have had a workout accidentally canceled ten minutes from the end, and couldn't skip to the exercise I was last at. Minor problem in the grand scheme of things, but please fix! Full Review
October 7, 2017
There's no excuse anymore. This app makes you start moving! You just gotta get your ass out of the sofa and workout Full Review
October 24, 2017
I love this app! It helps to keep me motivated and keep working to get stronger! I like that each item has its own short video to see how to do it properly. Only thing I would change is the ability to add Spotify to listen to music - I don't have any music on my device. Thank you for a great app Nike! Full Review
October 4, 2017
Exactly what I was looking for! The exercises are perfect! With the customised workout plan option, things are really moving! Awesome app! For a suggestion I would like to see some diet recommendations to support the workout, in some future update! Full Review
October 15, 2017
It's really good for getting fit. Gives you multiple options depending on your schedule, the place where you are and the equipment that you have. Maybe I will only change the resting time between each exercise, so it has more impact when you want to sweat like crazy. Full Review
October 23, 2017
I've been using this app for years but recently I've been encountering issues where it deletes workouts that I've already downloaded, loses my progress and also doesn't download workouts at all after a while. Please fix? I love this app and really would like to continue using it. P.S. my connectivity is not the issue, I've checked. Full Review
October 15, 2017
I like the workouts! They are not too difficult but still challenging (since I haven't gone to the gym in forever). I love that it has a set plan for my fitness level, but it has a lot of bugs. I kinda like following it but it's putting me off because after the weekly update (where it's supposed to adjust the next week's workout), it adjusted this week instead. And when I tried to add/remove running to my workout, it keeps adding 12 workouts for me! I now have a non existent 78 more workoutsto do. Full Review
October 26, 2017
Started out great and I loved it. Now the app logs me out, deletes my downloaded workouts and gives me a connection error when I try to download workouts. I am so disappointed. Full Review
October 11, 2017
This is a great planner and helper in and out of a gym. Personalized workouts for each level of experience. Demonstrations for brginners. Challenging workout regiments for experienced athletes. Can customize equipment available. It would be cool if there was a better reward system. Like a personal reward to work towards maybe even promote nike products after reaching a personal goal. Just spitballing lol. Great app its going to keep me on track! Just do it! XD Full Review
October 22, 2017
App was OK but all of a sudden after 2 weeks of a 4 week plan my plan is gone. And all workout history has disappeared. Guess I'll be uninstalling. Full Review
October 24, 2017
Now that the download problem is fixed i give it 5 stars. I just don't know why i have to redownload previous workouts again. I love this app
October 11, 2017
I'm having problems with the last update. The app says that it's updating the workout library but it never starts. I've tried many times but it just doesn't run. I rather going back to the previous version. Full Review
October 15, 2017
Great app!!! I just love it. The work out demos are on point, the timing is perfect, the plans are effective and everything about is just great. Whether beginner or pro, it just works out well. I can definitely recommend this one Full Review
October 8, 2017
I am a football player and as a i idol i choosed cr7 for fitness and skills every thing so i want a fit body like him so this is helping me a lot to reach my goal Full Review
October 14, 2017
Thank you for such an app. It has really helped me in maintaining my fitness. I am so overwhelmed that I would like to recommend it to my friends and relatives too. Full Review
October 23, 2017
Love this app but the workouts are not long enough. I need an hour workout and hate finishing one and starting another to get the full hour in. Full Review
October 13, 2017
Es sind nur noch ein paar Kleinigkeiten - bringt ab und an meine Handy zum abstürzen, es wäre schön, wenn bei Wiederholungsworkouts die Zeit bei Pausen und den Dehnübungen dann trotzdem runterzählen würde und wenn man bei den Plänen die Tage selbst wählen/verschieben könnte. Ansonsten sind es hervorragende workouts, ich liebe das Design der App und die Anweisungen sind verständlich und präzise. Ich bin soweit echt zufrieden! Full Review
October 12, 2017
This app is amazing, you'll definitely see results with these and I love how they show you how to do everything via video:)I like how it saves me time from having to plan workouts!! Been using it for about 3 years now Full Review
October 12, 2017
I love this app. However, the updated version won't download the workouts. Keeps saying "connection error". Bummed. Full Review
October 14, 2017
App no longer downloads workouts. Fix this faulty update. The app was really good but it's useless now... Full Review
October 17, 2017
Challenging workouts and plans for various levels. Provides suggestions for modifications (lower or higher intensity; alternative equipment) for some workouts. This also links with Nike Run Club which allows me to see my overall workouts (cardio and strength). The app crashes from time to time though. Some suggestions: --option to indicate which equipment the user has when creating a plan (to skip or replace workouts if equipment is not available; or more suggestions for modifications) --link controls to (bluetooth and wired) earphones to move to next workout (e.g., long press up or down button). Not having to constantly reach out to my phone when lying down or standing up will allow continuous workout (not to mention avoid feeling dizzy when suddenly bending over to get phone). Full Review
October 8, 2017
I've been using NTC on SM-T110 for more than 2 years but after I reset the device I can not install it again since the device is running on Android 4.2.2. Please provide a solution. Full Review
October 15, 2017
My only complaint is that the excersises are sometimes only explained well into the workout... Perhaps not the best feature for beginners. Full Review
October 24, 2017
Love it! After having my second child it's a lot harder to get to the gym so having this app is super convenient for working out at home while my kids are napping. I also love that its free and the workouts are actually challenging! I'm already seeing a difference in my body after 2 weeks in the get lean and fit plan! Highly recommend! Full Review
October 13, 2017
Heard great things about this app. However while registering, unable to enter the date of birth, so not able to use it. Full Review
October 22, 2017
It's a great app but I only give it 3* because it always receive an error message when you are downloading the exercises over 4G ( "connection error"). Also the exercises that you previously downloaded are disappearing after a few days from internal cache memory, especially if you restart the phone. (Galaxy S5) Another annoying thing is, if you start let say a 5 weeks plan and you skipped some of the days you cannot rearrange them to fit your needs and if the 5 weeks are gone so is your plan and achievements, not being able to redo some of the exercises that you skipped. Full Review
October 23, 2017
They removes previous workouts (90+) with less workouts (30+). New workouts require more equipment. New version doesnt support chromecast anymore. Full Review
October 22, 2017
ניסיתי כמה אפליקציות לאימון בסמארטפון. חלק שמות דגש על משקולות, חלק על משקל גוף, וחלק מדלגןת על שלב החימום.באפליקציה הזאת יש מכל העולמות, והכי חשוב - יש סרטון הדגמה מצולם ברור לכל תרגיל. זה מחליף בשבילי את מאמן nike ל xbox, שהוא אחד המעולים בפני עצמו... אבל לא נופל לחסרונות מצלמת הקינקט :) מומלצת בחום! Full Review
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Today I walked towards the stairs and stopped abruptly–this resulted in Houston running into me. He follows me SO CLOSELY–it's hilariously cute. He doesn't even care where we're going. Whether I'm going to the kitchen, my bedroom, the living room, or the bathroom, he's right on my heels. And I often find him running into me.
Wow–what a cool concept to think about following Jesus that closely. I get so caught up in where we're headed or where we just left and why are we going here or why didn't we stay there? But what if I could just enjoy the journey–find joy in following Jesus. Find joy in running after Him, trusting that His presence is more important than any destination. Trust that if He led me away from something, it's for my good. Trust that if He's leading me to something new, it's for my good.
Trust that the worst case scenario of running hard after Jesus is running into Him…and that's actually also the best case scenario.
God's grace in my life today:
I'm so grateful for this season of rest…time to just be still, to reflect, to dream.


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CANNABIS CULTURE – Join your friends and favorite pot activists online in realtime on the new streaming video website, MarijuanaMan.tv.
Wish you could get high with the people you see on Pot TV and others in the marijuana community? Sign in and take part in the online smoke session NOW at MarijuanaMan.tv.
"MM.tv is a brand new concept in video chat where people from all over the world, who share the same interest in marijuana culture, can medicate together and share new ideas," MarijuanaMan.tv developers told Cannabis Culture.
Users can sign in online and, if they have a camera and microphone, see themselves and their friends on screen and communicate with other users.
Your friendly neighborhood Marijuana Men – Greg Williams and Steve Pay – have set aside their historic differences and joined forces as part founders of the new project.
"We have taken the video chat concept to another level by incorporating well-known marijuana activists with online shows to interact with the viewers on cam," MM.tv developers said. "But that's not all – MM.tv also will have a store page where viewers can purchase the best products on the market related to their favorite marijuana celebrities."
So grab your bag of fine buds and get your bong loaded, then head over to MarijuanaMan.tv and join the session!
Watch MarijuanaMan.tv and Pot TV this weekend (September 12, 13, and 14) for coverage of Expogrow 2014 hemp and marijuana trade show in Irun, Spain.


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hybris, the world's fastest-growing commerce platform provider, today announced the results of a study that it has commissioned from Forrester Consulting entitled "The Path to Commerce Service Provider Maturity", dated May 2013. The goal of the study was to gain insight into the demands on today's e-commerce leaders and how commerce service providers (CSP) may need to evolve to better meet their needs.
The research, which involved a quantitative survey with 156 marketing, IT & e-commerce professionals at European firms with at least $20m in online revenues (and an additional combined quantitative/qualitative survey with senior executives at 21 European CSP firms), showed that 56% of senior e-commerce decision-makers have an active relationship with a commerce service provider, whereas only 12% have historically had such a relationship, and 21% currently have no CSP connections but plan to within the next four years.
The increasing use of CSPs can be attributed to the growing complexity of commerce and the need for e-commerce businesses to serve their customers across multiple channels and multiple touchpoints according to Frank Schoutissen, Vice President Channel at hybris; "With the fast changing face of commerce, and consumers demanding ever more flexible and dynamic ways to buy, both on and offline, many businesses are finding it challenging to make their e-commerce solutions scale to meet these expectations. As such, CSPs are seen as a valuable asset to help extend the technology to meet these demands. At hybris, we have worked hard to ensure the excellence of the partners that we work with, so that our customers have a CSP that can meet their exact requirements."
Supporting the views of the CSPs, the Forrester study states; "Today's commerce technology projects are complex, and growing e-commerce revenues mean the bets are getting bigger. e-Commerce executives are increasingly reliant on partners to help them architect, select, implement and support their commerce technology while simultaneously seeking collaboration with strategy and customer experience."
However, in its key recommendations, Forrester states; "On paper, commerce service providers have a sea of opportunity in front of them, but many lack the maturity to meet the increasingly complex demands of their clients. CSPs must find their niche, be it in retail, high tech, consumer products, healthcare, or telco. Deep industry expertise is a must for CSPs – clients demand it. Being a jack of all trades, but master of none simply won't cut it – retailers expect deep expertise in online, store operations and supply chain while manufacturers will demand help with channels, ERP integration and field sales."
To obtain a copy of this research paper commissioned by hybris, please visit: http://www.hybris.com/en/forrester-study


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What if Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts could be redesigned from the ground up by Michelangelo? Or Jefferson? Or Pericles? Or Nero?
Well, it might look something like the rival proposals submitted by three neo-Classical architects given a figurative free hand to take a wrecking ball to the center's 1960's modernist campus and start anew. Prompting the submissions, solicited by City Journal, the quarterly magazine of the Manhattan Institute, the generally conservative civic think tank, was the thought that the $1.5 billion that Lincoln Center hopes to raise for a massive renovation could instead be used for a complete fresh start.
The submissions appear in the current fall issue. And Monday night, the architects, including two of Britain's leading classicists, Quinlan Terry and Robert Adam, joined three Americans from the firm Franck Lohsen McCrery of New York and Washington at a forum at a (naturally) neo-Classical private club in Midtown to share their visions and beat up on Lincoln Center's present design.
''Cheap and cheesy,'' were among the epithets hurled by Myron Magnet, the journal's editor, who contrasted what he called the ''stagy pastiche'' of the 18-acre complex at the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Avenue to New York classicist icons like Grand Central Terminal, the New York Public Library at 42nd Street, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Columbia University.
The suggestion, however tongue-in-cheek, that the world's biggest and busiest performing arts complex be razed like Ilium left Lincoln Center at least officially nearly speechless. Janice Price, its spokeswoman, commented, ''Lincoln Center appreciates the public interest in its redevelopment program.''Continue reading the main story
Although perhaps something of a Trojan horse in a broader culture war, the quasi-competition -- unrequested by Lincoln Center, although its incoming president and other curious officials showed up at the presentation -- seemed likely to hasten a debate about how the aging complex should be rejuvenated.
With the soft travertine exteriors and granite paving blocks pitting and splitting after some 40 city winters, acoustics in some halls problematic and facilities generally strained and underequippped for 21st-century technologies, Lincoln Center recently hired the architectural firms Cooper, Robertson & Partners and Beyer, Blinder & Belle to plan a sweeping renovation that consultants last year estimated could cost just short of $1.5 billion. Their plan is due late next spring. ''It occurred to us that the money could be better spent tearing down Lincoln Center,'' said Mr. Magnet, who sports an impressive set of 19th-century mutton-chop whiskers. He traced interest in the issue to an article he wrote six months ago praising the new Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History. Although a sharp break with the Art Deco lines of the old planetarium, the bold geometries of the suspended globe within a cube drew his approval and invited, he said, a similar bold rethinking of Lincoln Center. The magazine then commissioned the three proposals.
Mr. Terry, of Erith & Terry in Dedham, England, retaining the existing layout, designed the opera house as a Roman temple with a giant Corinthian portico and flanking gardens to the north and south. What are now Avery Fisher Hall and the New York State Theater were conceived as Roman basilica and bath buildings with vaulted interiors. Two circular temples at opposite sides would accommodate outdoor performances, and the approach along an axis from Central Park would pass through a triumphal arch worthy of a cultural colossus. After all, said Mr. Terry, ''you are the single superpower in the world.''
''I really do like working for Americans,'' he said, ''apart from the fact that you have got the money.''
In the United States, he said ''there are no moral hangups against building a building in an 'outdated style,' as they put it,'' while in England, ''there's a vise-like grip over what they like done.''
''To Americans, morality is morality.'' he added, ''architecture is architecture.''
Mr. Adam, with offices in Winchester and London, offered the only plan to reorganize the site, a vision he said was inspired by the trapezoidal space of Michelangelo's Piazza di Campidoglio in Rome. In Mr. Adam's conception, the complex is rotated to present a diamond shape pointing to and incorporating the small existing Lincoln Square Park, which would be expanded into a focal point. The opera house at the back, or west point, of the diamond, would feature a Doric portico and giant Corinthian-style cylinder of an apartment tower. A long Corinthian loggia paralleling 62nd Street would lead to the State Theater. The plaza would further be bounded by a square-columned concert hall and vaulted theater building.
He spoke acidly of the failed axial plan that was supposed to give Lincoln center an opening to Central Park: the original planners could not clear a path through to Central Park West. He derided Lincoln Square Park, saying at first blush it is unclear that it constitutes a park. Park? ''You could have fooled me,'' he said. It was lost in the urban shuffle. The result, he continued, is the Lincoln Center now sits astride what he called ''an incredibly dangerous highway junction.''
Mr. Adam also had harsh words for the concrete bridge over 65th street to the Juilliard School. ''Nasty space beneath, nasty space above,'' he called it.
The third plan, offered by the Americans Michael M. Franck, Arthur C. Lohsen and James C. McCrery 2d, of Franck Lohsen McCreary, preserves the existing layout and also takes the Campidoglio as its inspiration. The massive buildings with domes and classical porticos and columns reach to Columbus Avenue, and the plaza is sprinkled with obelisks and statuary. The Damrosch Park amphitheater has been turned around so that it faces into the complex.
''We believe like classical music is of our time, classical architecture is as viable today as yesterday,'' said Mr. Franck, who with his colleagues has worked with one of the nation's leading neo-Classical architects, Allan Greenberg.
Mr. McCrery said his calculations showed that their plan could be built for no more than the $1.5 billion price tag put on the renovation (including demolition and $300 million for temporary quarters). However, some planners noted, the renovation figure put together by the Lincoln Center board was a maximum that includes a new building and the wish lists of every one of the center's constituent organizations. As for how the family of Avery Fisher might feel about losing the hall endowned with his millions, Mr. McCrery said, ''Hyphenation is a wonderful thing.'' The new hall, he suggested, could share the name of the new and old donors.
Among those who attended the presentation, out of curiosity rather than any conviction it might be implemented, was Gordon J. Davis, chosen less than two weeks ago to be Lincoln Center's next president, replacing Nathan Leventhal, who is retiring after 17 years. Mr. Davis, chairman of Jazz at Lincoln Center, which is getting its own new $115 million hall in the Columbus Center development at Columbus Circle, listened avidly but declined to comment afterward.
Rebecca Robertson, Lincoln Center's new manager of the reconstruction project, also attended and declined to comment.
Henry J. Stern, the Parks Commissioner, was only slightly more forthcoming. ''Classicism emerges from the closet,'' he said.
A big question left unanswered at the soiree was how the famously independent-minded constituents of Lincoln Center might greet the prospect of surrendering their halls in favor of classical temples. Some of them, like the Metropolitan Opera, are quite fond of their homes.Continue reading the main story


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WASHINGTON (June 28, 2011)—National Geographic has launched a special hub on the iTunes Store at www.iTunes.com/NationalGeographic, allowing users to browse, purchase and download content from National Geographic — including apps, books, television episodes and music — in one location. The hub also will offer special and themed promotions, such as suggested content for summer travel, as well as free TV episodes, apps and more.
"The National Geographic hub on iTunes takes our brand into every part of the digital world with our mission — to inspire people to care about the planet — intact," said Ted Prince, COO, National Geographic Global Media. "We're thrilled to see consumers responding to our incredible content on iTunes pretty much the way our fans have responded for more than a century."
With hundreds of television episodes and dozens of books, apps and songs available now on iTunes, National Geographic continues to develop quality content across multiple platforms. From photography and video to maps and games, from travel destination profiles to kids' content and more, National Geographic continues to embrace new technologies to engage with its consumers and with new audiences worldwide.
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society's mission is to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 400 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic magazine, and other publications; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,600 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit .
Cindy Aitken
National Geographic
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The location is at an altitude of 900 feet with the full majestic view of Cebu City in tow. Everywhere there is a touch of class—sparkling chandeliers, a handsome staircase, velvety red carpets, posh rooms, and polished marble floors. You've stepped inside Marco Polo Plaza Hotel and you're in Cebu. As a place known for its mangoes, the chefs at Marco Polo just tweaked the old saying and turned it into when life gives you mangoes, make Mango Bango.
Just what exactly is Mango Bango? Well, it's your typical full-course meal served to please your senses and did we mention that within the course of those meals you get to taste the sweet and sour succulent taste of mangoes. All of the dishes are pepped up by these ever-contrasting sweet and sour forces.
Here's the lowdown of the famed Mango Bango:
Sip on some Mango Shrimp Soup.
Sink your teeth into tender chicken and beef. The flavorful rice comes with diced mangoes.
End the meal with some creamy concoctions.


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Make Public Records Publicly Available
Rather than having to submit handwritten forms, wait 10 days, pay "copy and research fees" and ultimately be frustrated, put all public information online in a consistent and accessible format.
Rather than having to submit handwritten forms, wait 10 days, pay "copy and research fees" and ultimately be frustrated, put all public information online in a consistent and accessible format.
Too often federal web sites are designed and managed as technical devices rather than channels for communication. Programs that sponsor web sites and web designers should be required to answer: who is the audience/end user and what do we know about their needs and wants? Then the program can decide if there is a clear purpose, what the content will be and how it will be presented. Best if they do that using a participatory ...more »
Require all law enforcement agencies to post public content on one consolidated website. Information should be sorted by location/zip code, but this website would be used to post all Amber Alerts, Terrorist Alerts, and other information that the public or local/state law enforcement agencies (who also would have a role in the system) can use.
Eliminate the endless page downs through paragraphs, lines and linked URLs that were common web page designs from the early 1990s. These are neither user-friendly nor engaging and serve to bury information for all but the most intrepid.
When jobs are listed on USAJOBS please list the qualification requirements and pay scales in language that non-military and current non-governmental people can understand, or provide links or mouse-overs that provide a basic explination of requirements. Also, add a mandatory reply system. Applicants are notified that their resumes are accepted, but there is zero follow up when it comes to whether or not the person is ...more »
Time is limited for everyone who reads online materials. If content is produced in terms the lay person easily understands, engagement can follow with links. Transparency of government will engage citizens, but engagement fades with cluttered, jumbled websites full of specialized jargon. Set up links to more "in depth" information, instead of overloading the introductory page. Hire professional communication people. ...more »
Avoid wasted introductory language such as "Welcome to the XXXX website" and mission statements on home pages. Let people get down to business quickly.
Create better content that is relevant, timely and actionable -- how does it affect people? Federal agencies are so huge compared with the local social services or zoning offices, so people want to know what's in it for them.
Wanna save $? Use free technology, save the remainder that you would've spent on licenses and SLAs and instead spend a fraction of it on cheap hosting, proper support, staffing and training.
Oh, and then let your programmers contribute the modules they build to the community for re-use.
When content is posted, users should be able to vote and comment on that content - similar to how things work on Idea Scale. This would allow content creators a quick way of evaluating and refining their material.
Government websites need content strategy guidelines for best practices so there will be people trained and dedicated to the content process who can ensure accuracy, quality, and a workflow to getting good content created, approved and published in a way that meets the needs of the users. Content must be collaborated on and the process of content creation needs management so that standards can improve, the websites can ...more »
The value of a web site is not only its content but in ease of accessibility and movement throughout the site. There is nothing more frustrating than to maneuver unsuccessfully and waste precious time in the process.


text: I was really hoping for a new version of iWork to be released/announced at the WWDC last night... and I mean more than just iCloud integration. Keynote is brilliant, but Pages and Numbers are lacking vital features. For example, why is there no equation editor in Pages?! and why is there a limited range of graph types available in Numbers? Come on Apple, we're still on iWork '09... Anyone think we'll be seeing a new version of iWork anytime soon?


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Buying a car without considering all of the costs is one of the worst car buying mistakes there is. You may think that you won't have any monthly payments for your vehicles if you buy cars for cash. But you need to remember that there are other expenses with owning a car and car insurance is just one of the expenses of car ownership. Since these costs can stay with us for the life of our vehicles (and longer, especially if we cosign a loan), here are 8 ways to save money on car insurance.
Shop Around
Oftentimes, we can become comfortable with using the same insurance company year after year. This is even more true if we have never had a bad experience (fighting for a claim to be paid, raising rates, etc) with them.
Unfortunately, this type of complacency can cost hundreds – or even thousands (depending on your coverage) of dollars each year! Once of the most effective ways to save money on car insurance is to shop around for the best rates.
Many things can happen over the course of a year – new companies can enter your state, competitors can lower rates, your company can halt various promotions and discounts, etc – that's why it pays to do a little bit of comparison shopping before automatically renewing your policy.
Increase Your Deductible
This move will probably help you save money on insurance more than the others. That is because the higher your deductible, the less money your insurance company needs to pay out for your first accident each year!
Since many people don't even report claims that are less than their deductible – since they run the risk of raising the coverage cost – raising these thresholds will represent potential savings to your insurance company.
The key to this method is to have an adequate emergency fund in place so that you can cover the additional "out of pocket" costs for which you are now responsible. If you don't have one in place, you can use the savings from your premiums to build one (you can also cut your budget to speed up the process).
Combine Policies
Every insurer that offers multiple policies will offer you a discount for combining all of your policies under their roof. The fact that you have all of your policies with them means that they are making a lot of money off of you. They will gladly offer you a discount in order to keep your business!
They also know that by combining all of your coverage with one company, it will be very difficult for you to switch to another company. You not only have to consider all of the variables surrounding your auto coverage, but life, homeowners, boat, and any other policy that you have. It makes you much more likely to be a long-term customer, and they will easily make up the discount which they are offering you!
Another reason why they like to encourage multiple policies is that they can send out one communication, bill, and other correspondence, rather than one for each policy. The same concept exists when it comes to hiring agents and customer service representatives.
Be A Safe Driver
Having points on your driver's license will cause your rates to increase to astronomical rates (trust me, I have firsthand experience in this area)! Keep in mind that insurance companies have their own point system, and so even if you are able to negotiate with the prosecutor for fewer or no points on your license, you may still end up earning points in the insurance system. Your rates will still increase in this case.
Also, the more times you file an auto insurance claim, you run the risk of facing an increase in your premium. This is why many people avoid filing a claim if the damage is less than or a little over their premium. It's not worth it to get the insurance company involved, because they may decide to increase your rates!
Some companies will actually offer you a discount for being a safe driver – no accidents or tickets within a certain period of time. So, not only can you avoid a sudden increase in your rates, but you can actually be given a nice discount!
Professional Discounts Help You Save Money On Car Insurance
By being a member of certain professional organizations you can pay less for your auto insurance. This is true of other memberships such as AAA or AARP, or even being a student a alumni of a particular school.
Many companies have negotiated special rates for their employees as well. For instance, in New Jersey there exists an insurance company that has a wonderful reputation, and great rates; and coverage is only available for employees of certain NJ companies!
Get Better Grades
If you are currently a student – or have recently graduated – you can save money on car insurance by earning great grades. Even if you are not a student, but you are paying for one or more of your children to be on your policy, then call up your provider to see if you qualify for the discount. If they don't offer this discount, then maybe it's time to consider the first tip!
Take A Defensive Driving Course
By taking a defensive driving course, you can save money on car insurance. I have seen multiple providers offer a 5% reduction if you pass one of these safety courses.
I was pretty much forced to take one of these courses a long time ago, and that is how I found out about this discount. Now, I make sure to take one every time the previous certificate runs out.
The cost of the course (usually around $75) is usually much less than the discount offered by the insurance company!
Drop Unnecessary Coverage
If you have health insurance, there is a good chance that you are paying too much for your auto coverage. That is because many auto policies contain various levels of medical coverage as well. There is usually significant overlap between the two, meaning that you are paying twice for the same coverage! Examine both policies, and if this is the case, make the necessary changes and use the savings to pay off debt.
Also, if you are no longer financing your vehicle, you aren't "required" to maintain full coverage on your car. Depending on the age and value of car, it may be worth it to drop the collision coverage on your car. This is another reason to increase the amount in your emergency fund!
Reader Questions
What steps have you taken to save money on car insurance?
Do you maintain collision coverage on an older car? If so, why?
Have you taken a defensive driving course? If not, will you consider doing so in order to save money?


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This article originally appeared at FrontPage Magazine, on November 23, 2007.
I guess it's noteworthy when George Soros singles you out for attack. On the other hand, when you have been targeted by as many leftists as I have, one more billionaire doesn't make much difference. These assaults have been inspired by my efforts to organize an "Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week," whose goal was to identify America's enemies as more than just "terrorists," and specifically to link them to a radical movement within Islam, which has declared war on the West. One salutary aspect of the Week is to have exposed the breadth of the coalition that now functions as a frontier guard for our enemies. Members of this coalition are apparently determined to run interference for America's enemies, because, in their view, a greater danger to America is posed by conservatives such as myself and George Bush.
According to Soros, Bush has made up the war on terror, and thereby created the terrorist threat. In a notable article titled "A Self-Defeating War," Soros wrote: "A misleading figure of speech applied literally has unleashed a real war fought on several fronts — Iraq, Gaza, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Somalia — a war that has killed thousands of innocent civilians and enraged millions around the world…. We can escape it only if we Americans repudiate the war on terror as a false metaphor." As a principal funder of the Democratic Party, Soros is probably the inspiration for Nancy Pelosi's claim that the terrorists are only in Iraq because we are there and will leave when we do, and is certainly behind John Edwards' suggestion that the war on terror is a "political bumper sticker" and the way to fight the terrorists is to treat them as individual criminals rather than members of a fanatical religious movement with tens of millions of adherents.
Even as leftists project onto America responsibility for the war against us, so they seek to blame conservatives for the scorched earth politics they have adopted at home. Thus Soros describes me as a political manipulator who is unwilling to argue issues with my opponents, and instead focuses on destroying them: "Another technique [of conservatives] is transference: accusing opponents of having motives or using methods that characterize the accuser himself. For example, David Horowitz, who accuses me of being 'the Lenin of the anti-American conspiracy,' is a former Trotskyite for whom opponents are never adversaries to be debated, but rather enemies to be crushed."
For the record, I was never a Trotskyite, nor have I ever accused Soros of being the Lenin of a "conspiracy." More to the point, Soros' claim that I never debate my adversaries on the issues is refuted by my writings and actions in the twenty-five years I have been a conservative. Few public figures have answered the arguments of their critics more copiously than I have. I have written hundreds of thousands of words of specific argument, which can be found in my articles archives titled "Replies to (Leftwing) Critics" and "Debates With (and About) the Left," at Frontpagemag.com, and in published works such asRadical Son, The Politics of Bad Faith, Left Illusions, Hating Whitey, Uncivil Wars, Indoctrination U, andUnholy Alliance. Contrary to Soros, my entire intellectual work can be seen as an extended argument with the left, not an attempt to dismiss it with labels.
The basis for Soros' claim is a passage in my work, which has been frequently mis-quoted by leftists, and which is actually a description of how the left itself deals with political opponents. A recent reference to this passage by one of my critics, Michael Berube, illustrates the point. "Here's Horowitz in his 2000 bookThe Art of Political War and Other Radical Pursuits: "you cannot cripple an opponent by outwitting him in a political debate. You can only do so by following Lenin's injunction: 'In political conflicts, the goal is not to refute your opponent's argument, but to wipe him from the face of the earth.'"
People who have actually read The Art of Political War, which was written as advice to Republicans, will recognize that that this is a description of how I believe Democrats (and leftists like Berube) fight their political wars. It was not my recommendation of how conservatives and Republicans should fight them. Moreover, I said so, in so many words, and in the very next sentence, which Berube deliberately omitted: "Well, we needn't go as far as Lenin. After all, we're not Bolsheviks. But destroying an opponent's effectiveness is a fairly common Democratic practice. Personal smears accomplish this. And Democrats are very good at it."
My thirty-year effort to engage an argument with the left has not been reciprocated. Except on occasions when I have invited leftists into the pages of Frontpage or onto my public platforms for the specific purpose of debate, few on the left have considered it necessary to engage my work except to ridicule and slander me, as a way of warning others not to take the issues I raise seriously – in short, to "crush" me (as Soros puts it), and eliminate me from the discussion. In a typical encounter, during a debate at Reed University, the Dean of the Faculty opened his remarks by describing me thus: "So, I hypothesize, engaging in political warfare, doing and saying whatever it takes to win, this is what Mr. Horowitz does for a living. It's his job, it's his way of life. And, of course, if this is true, then clearly what it means is that it's simply impossible to take anything he says or does seriously, including anything he says today." The Dean was hypothesizing from the same mis-represented Lenin quote used by Soros and Berube.


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Capuano likes Islanders' attitude after tough Game 1by Shawn P. Roarke
PITTSBURGH -- The day after, there were few signs there would be lingering effects from the dispiriting 5-0 loss the New York Islanders suffered less than 16 hours earlier to the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of the best-of-7 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series.
It was a loose group that showed up Thursday afternoon for a short, but spirited, practice at Consol Energy Center.
"You got to have spirited practices," Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. "We have a good bunch of young guys on our hockey club and that is how we have gone about our business all year. You could see the emotion they had today and the fun they had today. That is what you have to do. There's going to be surges and there's going to be momentum playing against a good team, like I said, but you want to make sure the guys stay relaxed.
"I thought we were tentative last night, maybe a little bit tight for whatever reason, and we couldn't execute. Give them credit, they were hard on our skill, got pucks in, forechecked hard. They don't change a lot, they are champions for a reason and they have good veteran guys. For us, we just need to make sure we do things a little better than we did in Game 1."
It appears that message got through, judging by the response of the team's best player, MVP candidate John Tavares.
Tavares had a nightmarish introduction to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He did not register a shot on net, the only time in his 49 appearances this season in which that happened. He was a minus-1 and he was physically manhandled by the Penguins at time, suffering big hits at the hands of Brenden Morrow and Kris Letang, among others.
Yet Tavares was among the most active players during a small-game drill that dominated the practice session. He is already embracing the opportunity to redeem himself in Game 2 here Friday (7 p.m. ET, NBCSN, TSN)
"I think we have to play a little harder, more disciplined, and realize that we are going to have to give more than we gave last night," Tavares said. "A lot of sacrifices are made. Winning isn't easy and it is going hurt a little bit. You are going to have to battle through a lot of things. We just have to make sure we establish our game a little bit more, we play a little bit quicker and not get caught up in all the stuff going on.
"That's something we did well down the stretch and we just have to refocus and regroup."
At times Wednesday, Tavares looked surprised by the intensity of his first playoff game.
"It was just a lot of emotion, adrenaline and excitement," Tavares said. "We were not happy with the way we came out. To finally get here [to the playoffs] and have that kind of start ..."
Tavares said he wasn't taken aback by the physical attack directed his way.
"I tried to be physical myself," Tavares said. "Tried to finish some hits. That's part of the playoffs. They are going to be physical on me. Sometimes that gets you going going, gets the blood pumping and gets you a little [angry]. We are just trying to play hard and fight through that stuff. We have guys that are playing physical. We still think we can be more physical."
In fact, Tavares said his club should follow the blueprint laid out by the Penguins in Game 1.
"We can't let it be easy for them -- a lot of skill, a lot of talent. Those guys they have to go through us as much as we have to go through them," he said. "They have to earn everything they get and I think, at times, we weren't as aggressive as we have been lately."
Tavares and his coach believe the Islanders will be more aggressive Friday night.
"We have faced adversity throughout the year," Capuano said. "Like I told the guys this morning, we have had some hiccups along the way. This team has always responded. The one thing about our club is that we have always found a way to get back on track. As a coaching staff and as an organization, we have confidence in these guys with the character and leadership we have in this room.
"I liked that practice. The guys felt pretty good even though we lost that game. That is the attitude we have to have to move forward."


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Noted nursing expert joins WVU to lead research and scholarship efforts
Accomplished nursing professor and researcher Dr. Ubolrat "Diu" Piamjariyakul has been named Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship at the West Virginia University School of Nursing.
Dr. Piamjariyakul will lead all aspects of the School of Nursing's research mission and work closely with faculty to further define the direction of research and scholarship for the School that align with the strategic research goals of WVU Health Sciences. Specifically she will be promoting growth in faculty research publications and grant submissions and continuing involvement of students. She currently conducts her own funded research in palliative care.
"We could not be happier that Diu has joined our leadership team. Research is vital to the advancement of the School of Nursing and the profession, and her extensive research experience, particularly in underserved populations, will help us maintain the level of scholarship to address the healthcare needs of the people of West Virginia," said Tara Hulsey, Dean of the School of Nursing.
Dr. Piamjariyakul holds a Ph.D. in nursing from the University of Kansas, a master's degree in nursing and healthcare management from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and a bachelor's degree in nursing from Saraburi Nursing College in Thailand.
Before joining the WVU School of Nursing, Dr. Piamjariyakul served as a research associate professor at the University of Kansas where her research focused on interventions and health service delivery that effectively reduce acute care hospitalizations and health inequalities among minority populations.
"I see a unique passion among the School of Nursing faculty, and essential WVU resources that support research across disciplines. One of my goals for the School of Nursing is to develop strong mentorship and scholarship programs to facilitate growth and collaboration among our faculty and students," said Piamjariyakul. "I look forward to working as a team to improve practices and prevent health disparities across the many specialties of nursing that serve the citizens of West Virginia. Research is not a one person show; together we will strengthen the reputation and increase the visibility of the School's innovative research and premier scholarship."
Dr. Piamjariyakul is a peer reviewer for the Nursing Research and Heart and Lung journals. She is published in renowned multidisciplinary research journals. Dr. Piamjariyakul is the recipient of several awards, including the Arteriosclerosis/Heart Failure Research Prize from the American Heart Association, the Research Practicum Award from the Mayo Clinic Clinical and Translational Science Awards, and Faculty Research Investigator Award from the University of Kansas Medical Center.
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