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Don't know what this home interior feature is called?
I have no idea what this design is called. Let me describe it. It seemed to be very popular during the 60s or 70s. It's like a 'hole' in the ground...(almost like an indoor pool without the water). Here's an example: http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4953/home11.jpg
Anyone have any idea what the name is for this feature? :)
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Interior Desecrations: Hideous Homes from the Horrible '70s
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Considering the history of "swine flu vaccine" and sudden spike in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in the 70s?
isn't it a little scary that pregnant women are at the "front of the line" in these vaccine trials?
I had GBS starting in late March. I couldn't understand why me, and I googled and discovered the rash of patients who had it around the time of the swine flu outbreak in the 70s. Just weeks later an epidemic of H1N1 becomes national news, and in the following months it turns into a pandemic. I am suspicious because both myself and William "the refridgerator" Perry (ex-football star who sang "Superbowl Shuffle") came down with this syndrome around the time that some rumors suggest this flu was actually being planted. At this time, I was living at the corner of a local neighborhood and major highway, and there were tags on my water, gas, and cable lines in front of the house. I did drink the tap water. I woke up one morning paralyzed from the knees down and had to drag myself across the room with my hands and torso to call for help. I was in the hospital for 3 weeks. I was released to go home w/ a wheel chair and other equipment such as leg braces and a potty and shower chair. It was horrible. There was no guarantee I would walk again. By late July, I was finally walking w/out a walker. Now I am finally walking w/out my leg brace. I still have horrible spontaneous neuropathies down my legs and in my feet. I can't sleep b/c of them sometimes. I am leary of this vaccine b/c of its history in causing this crippling syndrome. And I am suspicious about our govt's role in this epidemic given the timing between my developing this disease, and the immediate subsequent declaration of its existence and epidemic in our country and Mexico. Should we really be getting this vaccination or is this all by design?
I totally agree with you. 100%. I am leary of all these vaccines. However, I am not leary of the first ones that babies need when they are born and kids need before they get into school. Well, that is, until it becomes mainstreamed for kids to have the H1N1 vaccine before they get into school. Yeah-I think it's a "pandemic" that these vaccines are not 100% safe. Does it really need to get to the point where kids cannot survive the vaccine? I mean, then what has been the point of having vaccine? This is what they mean when they say that we will eventually "kill ourselves." Knowledge is power, or so it is said. But lack of understanding is stupidity.
Hate college - want to stay and take care of my parents?
This is kind of an increasingly common thing in society nowadays - I believe our generation is referred to as the "boomerang" generation for our tendency to move back in with parents after college. But I don't even want to be in college:
I have a lot of interests. Writing, graphic/web design, game design, what have you. I really don't know what I want to do with my life yet as a profession - possibly running a small local printing/publishing business or something of that sort. I hate repetition: I love doing things where you can be flexible and work by your own rules.
I'm in my first year of college, though. As your typical liberal arts kid who has no idea what they want to do with their lives. The only "academic" things I enjoy are English and History, but neither of those have very good career prospects in this day and age short of becoming an actual teacher, which is something I don't see myself committing to. At the moment I make a small bit of money designing sites and the like for friends, so I'd considered trying to land an internship and expand upon that but my parents insist that it's too risky of a prospect.
So far though, I've been in college for a few days and I hate it. It's not the school that I hate - the people are nice and I've already made a few friends (as well as join up with old ones). But I feel as if i'm wasting my time here. Embittered, almost. If you want to go into a technical field that requires training (such as medicine or engineering), I could understand the need to go to school - but all of this other stuff, in English and history and what have you, can easily be self-taught in this day and age between books and the internet. And that carries the added bonus of one being able to focus on what they enjoy, as opposed to college's forced "one size fits all" curricula requirements.
Then there's the issue of my parents. I really love them - many kids grow tired of them at this age, but they're my best friends, especially my dad who sometimes feels like he's the only person who knows when to stop kidding around and actually comfort me. He understands me better than anyone and I love him as well - his calm demeanor, life experiencs, humor, everything. I really don't know what I'm going to do without him, and what concerns me even more, is if I even stand a chance at ever finding companionship with someone half as great as I think he is. He's 64 years old this year so he's not on the brink of death, but I'm worried that by the time I'm out of college he'll be 68 and as he enters his 70s I'll only be seeing him intermittently.
I really wish I could just stay home, get a job, and take care of my family. I know that parents ultimately raise their kids to become self sufficient and live without them, carrying their own knowledge and a part of their personality into their own future lives, but I feel as if these 4 years of school are a waste of time. I'm powerless here, and the fact my parents are losing $20,000 a year over it makes it worse still.
Sadly my school doesn't offer any 2 year programs, so unless I could somehow just complete a minor and pull out of school with the certificate I may be stuck here. I know I'm 18 - an adult - and these sorts of decisions I have to make for my own, but what am I going to do here? Anybody who's felt similarly care to share their sentiments?
Been there done that. The best thing to do is to get a job. Whether or not you want to continue going to college right now is up to you, but either way you need to get a job. I made the mistake of going to college without even looking for a job, and money has been really tight because of it. You might make friends in college who can help you with your studies and looking for a job, and even trying to help you decide what career you could go for later on. Also, since you design sites you could look for a job doing that until you figure out what it is you really want to do for a profession. Plus, with that type of job, they might ask you to take classes in the field while you work for them. And, you could see if there is a job opportuniy on campus at the university you go to. So, look at all of your options and make a list of pros and cons before deciding on whether or not to stick with college. For instance you could take online classes. Just remember 2 things: One: You need to look for a job now and start applying right away. And two: If you decide not to go to college at the moment, you can always decide to go when your older. (There is nothing wrong with that.)
During this recession, what do you think of these ideas for saving and making money?
1. Set up an apple cider stand on a crisp fall day.
2. Start a gift-wrapping service at the holidays.
3. Sell items from the attic using an on-line auction service.
4. Wear your winter coat one more season
5. Set up an automatic paycheck withdrawal for $2 per week.
6. Hold a garage sale.
7. Barter with neighbors or friends for needed household services.
8. Babysit for neighbors.
9. Mow lawns.
10. Post a flyer at the grocery store offering to help people move.
11. Start a spring cleaning service.
12.Walk dogs.
13. Offer seamstress and tailoring services.
14. Sew instead of buying clothes or home accessories.
15. Provide a taxi service for elderly neighbors.
16. Bike to work.
17. Car pool.
18. Use public transportation.
19. Park in the less expensive lots and enjoy the exercise you get from walking!
20. Conserve electricity at home and estimate monthly savings.
21. Find a student (kindergarten through college) who needs a tutor.
22. Cut out candy and snacks; donate what you save on these purchases and dental bills!
23. Take outgrown kids' clothes to a consignment shop.
24. Take your duds from the '70s or '80s to a vintage shop-everything old is new again!
25. Camp instead of staying in hotels on vacation.
26. Give up cable television for a few months--or forever!
27. Pet sit for neighbors who are traveling.
28. Make Saturday "Homemade Pasta Night" instead of dining out.
29. Borrow the latest best-sellers from the library instead of buying them.
30. Give up soft drinks for a whole summer.
31. Take a Thermos of fresh-brewed coffee to work instead of stopping for gourmet brew.
32. For your birthday, ask friends and family to make a gift to Mennonite Board of Missions, Commission on Overseas Mission, Commision on Home Ministries or Ministries Commission, Mennonite Church Canada in your name.
33. Give up your gym membership for the summer and exercise in the fresh air and sunshine.
34. Use coupons when shopping, and donate the savings.
35. Shop at yard sales and thrift stores--you never know when you'll find a hidden treasure.
36. For large household purchases, look for bargains on-line.
37. Pay off credit card debt so no interest collects.
38. Don't let water run while brushing teeth and turn out lights when you leave a room.
39. Offer your services as an office temp or substitute teacher.
40. Design Web sites for local families and businesses.
41. Buy cost-cutter brands for staples and household supplies.
42. Email friends and family instead of calling.
43. Make your own gift cards for holidays and birthdays.
44. Wear more "hand-me-downs" instead of buying new clothes.
45. Buy clothes that mix-and-match for each season.
46. Start flowers from seeds instead of buying seedlings.
47. Put on a family or neighborhood talent show and charge admission.
48. Use vinegar and water for a general household cleaning solution and save on expensive products.
49. Collect cans.
50. Study your health insurance policy and discover ways to avoid health care costs.
51. Plant a larger garden and sell vegetables at a roadside stand.
52. Instead of taking friends or clients out to dinner, send a donation in their name.
53. Donate your holiday club account and give homemade gifts this year.
54. Instead of buying a new CD every week, trade with your friends.
55. Scale back your vacation this year, or choose a service project instead.
56. Wait another six months for any major household purchase.
57. Postpone an upgrade to a software application you use.
58. Make a choice: Chocolate or coffee. Movies or eating out. Experience the one you choose more fully and donate your savings.
59. Buy a live plant instead of fresh flowers to decorate your table.
60. Love your looks--give up hair color, permanents, and other things that detract from your natural beauty.
61. Learn calligraphy and make money addressing invitations and lettering announcements.
62. For special family nights, plan on a video and pizza at home instead of dinner and a movie out.
63. Take the kids to the grocery store with you instead of hiring a babysitter.
64. Restrict your use of the cellular phone to emergencies only.
65. Choose eyeglasses with a sun clip instead of buying prescription sunglasses.
66. Wait for summer clothes to go on sale.
67. Be creative with leftovers--use them for work lunches.
68. Find loose change and save it in a coffee can for a year.
69. Bathe the dog yourself and save the groomer's costs.
70. Do your own house painting this spring instead of hiring a professional.
71. Play tennis on the public courts and save fees.
72. Give up golf for a few weekends and hike in a state park instead.
73. Rake lawns in your neighborhood in the fall.
74. Donate your expense checks from work-related travel.
75. Hold a bake sale.
76. Have friends over for parlor games instead of going out to the theater or a concert.
77. Shovel snow for money.
78. Organize a neighborhood car wash.
79. Sell lem
wow these are all really good ideas ive been doing lots of things like this lately =]
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