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A Week Of Being Unemployed In San Jose, CA

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Today: a content marketing manager who is currently unemployed. She spends some of her savings this week on a McChicken sandwich.
Occupation: Content Marketing Manager
Industry: Tech
Age: 25
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: None.
Paycheck: None; I'm currently unemployed. Our company wasn't doing so well financially, so they basically let everyone go.
Monthly Expenses
Housing: $0. I still live at home, and I refuse to pay the exorbitant rent prices in the Bay Area. To be honest, my very traditional Asian parents wouldn't mind if I lived with them forever.
Student Loans: None. I finished paying off my student loans 20 months after graduation.
Car Payment: $726.85. I drive an SUV ($393.44) and my sister's car ($333.41) while she's not working.
All Other Monthly Expenses
Car Insurance: $500 every six months to my parents since they pay for the car insurance.
Cell Phone: $332.35. I pay for my family's lines, and my boyfriend recently joined our plan. He pays me back every month though ($25), and my sister pays for her monthly device payment ($45).
Internet & Electricity: $0. Parents take care of this.
Amazon Prime: $0. Mooch off my brother's student Prime subscription.
Netflix: $10.99
Savings: $0 for now. I have about $15,000 in savings and $11,000 in my 401(k), and I hope I can find a new job before I have to dip into my funds. For now, I'm relying on my last two weeks of pay, vacation pay, and my severance package to pay my bills and miscellaneous expenses.

Day One

8 a.m. — I set an alarm to wake up earlier than I need to because I have my first onsite interview today since becoming unemployed. The interview isn't until 1 p.m., but I have to drive to the Fremont BART station, sit through a 45-minute ride, then take a 15-minute Lyft to the Presidio for the interview. I am super anal and love to be extra-prepared and early.
8:30 a.m. — My mom has prepared meat-filled scallion pancakes and a small bowl of pho for me so I'm ready to tackle this interview. Thank goodness for moms.
9 a.m. — My friend tells me that it's supposed to rain in SF today. Great. I can't find my umbrella, so I ask my mom and surprisingly, she can't find it either. Head to Target to snag a tiny umbrella and I am still way ahead of schedule. Go me. $16.38
10 a.m. — I reach the BART station and panic a bit as I can't find parking. I have to drive around for a while before I resort to parking in a carpool spot. Thankfully, it's only a carpool spot until 10 a.m., so I think I'm in the clear.
10:15 a.m. — I buy a round-trip BART ticket that will take me to the Civic Center/UN Plaza station and back ($13.60). I don't have a Clipper Card because I don't take BART enough, but I could've saved about 50 cents one way if I had just borrowed my friend's. Oh well. Parking costs another $3, but I have the Chase Sapphire Reserve card and any travel expenses are considered part of my annual $300 travel credit so I'll be reimbursed. ($16.60 reimbursed)
12 p.m. — I make it into the city and hail a Lyft Line since I have time to spare. My driver is super nice and chatty and plays cool Jamaican music that makes me feel like I'm on a tropical island and not in gloomy SF. It takes 26 minutes to get to my destination in the beautiful Presidio. ($7.87 reimbursed)
12:26 p.m. — I wanted to be dropped off at the nearby Starbucks, but it turns out the area is a cluster of office buildings and Starbucks is in this cluster. A bit confusing for me and my Lyft driver. I really only wanted to use the restroom to freshen up, so I pop in and hope no baristas tell me the restroom is for customers only.
12:35 p.m. — This is a really, really nice area. The commute would suck if I was offered this position and accepted, but I can see the Palace of Fine Arts from the bench by the lake and wow. Breathtaking.
12:50 p.m. — I make my way to the office only to find out I'm completely lost. I have a horrible sense of direction so the map doesn't even help. I eventually find the building but alas, I have entered from the wrong side. I panic because I'm always early, especially to interviews, but I can't find the security guard from whom I am supposed to get a visitor's badge. Thankfully, I find it with a few minutes to spare and he tells me the office is just a few steps away. I breathe a sigh of relief and enter my interview.
3 p.m. — Fini! I think the interview went pretty well, and I actually really enjoyed talking to the team members. I was hoping this wouldn't happen because the commute would play a huge role in my decision if I'm fortunate enough to get offered the job. One of the women I was supposed to meet with today went home sick, and they asked me to come back to meet her. Thankfully, I have another interview in the city next Tuesday so I agree to stop by then.
3:15 p.m. — I scheduled a phone interview after this onsite. This was a reschedule, so I wanted to do it as soon as she was available. It lasted 30 minutes longer than I thought it would ... and I was sitting outside on a bench the entire time. It was hard to keep my papers from getting blown away and hearing her with the bustle of traffic hour.
4:09 p.m. — Another Lyft line from another exciting Lyft driver. He yells my name as soon as I open the car door as if we're best friends who haven't seen each other in years. I love it. He talks to me about odors in Lyfts, how they come about, and how drivers should handle them. ($4.83 reimbursed)
5:15 p.m. — By the time I get back to my car, I'm FAMISHED and craving a McChicken sandwich from McDonald's. I text my boyfriend, M., to inform him of my desire, and he encourages me to get one as a reward for interviewing. I happily oblige and pull up to the McDonald's drive-through about five minutes away. I eat it so fast, I don't even get to savor the tastes. $1.09
6:15 p.m. — Finally home! What a day. I wonder how I'll deal if I get a job in the city and I have to do a similar commute every day... My mom made seafood and tofu dishes that are very comforting. I'm leaving to go to Chicago with M. and two other couple-friends early tomorrow morning, so I pack after dinner. I don't feel great going on a trip while unemployed, but it would be costlier to cancel at this point.
Daily Total: $17.47

Day Two

4:40 a.m. — Blah, our flight is at 6:30 a.m. so my boyfriend and his dad are picking me up at 5. I check one last time to make sure I have everything, change, and head out the door. My mom wakes up and hands me a red envelope to wish me safe travels. She does this every time I travel somewhere; super sweet!
5:15 a.m. — We arrive at SJC and get through TSA quickly because M. and I have TSA Precheck. It's free with our Sapphire Reserve cards, but I think I would pay for it regardless. I hate waiting in lines, especially unpredictable ones. We make our way to the lounge because we both have the Priority Pass, another Sapphire Reserve perk. I munch on a few hard-boiled eggs doused with Tabasco, and half a peanut butter and honey bagel, while M. devours yogurt and fruit. We both drink copious amounts of OJ. All the food and drinks (including alcohol) are free in the lounge!
6 a.m. — As we make our way to our gate, we hear our names being called. Boarding only started 10 minutes ago, but I guess Alaska Airlines is super punctual because they're already starting to call names for people who are “late” to board. We're two of the last people on the jet, so they changed our seats and we're no longer sitting near our friends.
8:30 a.m. — Touchdown in Seattle for our short layover. I hunt for food because I'm ravenous and know I won't be eating until 4 p.m. Chicago time. I get in a super-long line for a jalapeño cheddar bagel breakfast sandwich which was satisfying, but I wish the bagel had more jalapeños. I eat half and wrap up the other half to eat during the flight. (Of course, I end up eating the rest of the sandwich five minutes later.) $8.79
4 p.m. — WE MADE IT. I was afraid there would be delays due to the weather, but we got lucky! Taking a Lyft for six people would cost around $60 and an hour's time, but public transportation cost half that price for the same amount of time, so we opt for transit. I get CTA passes for the group to speed things along ($30). I'll add this to Splitwise (super helpful app that syncs with Venmo) to get paid back later by my friends. $5
6 p.m. — After a successful train ride and a bus fail (we were going in the wrong direction), we decide to hail a Lyft to get to our Airbnb. I do the duty and snag one that only comes to $22.14. Add to Splitwise. We all change and brace for the cold (it's seven degrees outside). $3.36
7:30 p.m. — We have reservations at Girl & The Goat at 9:15, but we are all famished from a day of traveling so we head to The Pizza Parlor about a block away for appetizers. We get nachos, fried calamari, fries, and a pretty strong punch bowl to share. The Queen of Clumsy, a.k.a. me, knocks over her first glass of punch. All of the food was really good, especially the nachos. It comes on a platter of individual portions of nachos, so each bite had all the toppings. My friend picks up the tab and adds it to Splitwise. $22.98
8:30 p.m. — We head to a bar across the street called The Fox Bar. I don't get anything because the 1.5 cups of punch I had already got me a little buzzed. (I am lightweight.) The bar is incredibly intimate with lots of character; I wish we had bars like this back home. The men get seasonal drinks and we all join in on a game of HQ. We make it to question eight before we lose.
8:50 p.m. — A couple of my friends love alcohol so we head to another bar/restaurant upstairs in the same building called The Allis. Very bourgie. The waiter takes too long helping other patrons, so we have to leave after a few glasses of water. Can't miss Girl & The Goat!
9:15 p.m. — OMG I'm so excited. I looked at reservations two months in advance, and there were only two left for the weekend we were going. I booked both time slots because again, I'm anal and couldn't risk missing out.
10:30 p.m. — Wow, that was so good. So good. The restaurant is tapas-style and many of their dishes feature goat. (Go figure.) We ordered 10 for the six of us to share, and it was the perfect amount. Some of my favorites were the goat and chorizo pizza, goat empanadas, scallops, and the pig face (get this dish!). I highly recommend this restaurant, but you probably have to book a couple of months in advance. M. foots the bill of $234.15 and we split on Splitwise. $39.02
11 p.m. — We walk in the frigid temperatures to Three Dots and a Dash, an underground tiki bar that we probably wouldn't have found without the help of a homeless man. Very cool bar, but how do Chicagoans deal with wearing all these winter coats, scarves, beanies, and gloves and constantly having to take them off and put them back on?! Freezing outside, then hot inside. I'm spoiled by California weather. Anyways, I get a really good drink but I don't remember what it's called. It was served in a totem pole! $20
12:30 a.m. — Back to our super cute Airbnb. The only downside is there's only one bathroom, something we didn't realize until after we booked this spot. Showers all around and a few competitive rounds of Taboo later, we all return to our respective rooms. I then proceeded to KTFO. First night in Chicago and I'm lovin' it already!
Daily Total: $99.15

Day Three

9:15 a.m. — We're out the door and it's one degree outside. My body doesn't know how to handle this. Walk to the transit station since it's only a few minutes away. M. foots the day passes for everyone, and someone makes racist comments to my group (we're all Asian) while we wait for the train. It's hard just standing there and taking it, but some people are ignorant and don't deserve my time of day. $10
9:45 a.m. — We make it to Wildberry Cafe near Millenium Park. I get the Slow Roasted Brisket Hash, and OMG, droooool. I'm not a big fan of breakfast food, but that was probably one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. The portions are MASSIVE, but M. and I annihilate that thing. He gets a veggie-filled omelet, but I think I can confidently declare my choice supreme. $19.78
11 a.m. — Backtrack to Ross a block away since my friends need thicker socks and a beanie. Head over to Millennium Park after since it's across the street. Didn't know the Bean was here, but hooray for randomly crossing off a touristy destination!
11:30 a.m. — Coffee break at Goddess Café. M. and I actually get tea because we're not big coffee drinkers ($3 to M.). The perfect solution to another cold day. Hop into a Lyft ($2.15 for my share) to go to the Field Museum! $5.15
12 p.m. — Okay, The Field Museum is insanely extensive and I couldn't even see all the exhibits before tapping out. There are LOTS of things to see here (animals, history, science, and more), and for $20 (student pricing), it's well worth it. Struggled again with managing my winter gear. I ended up sweating a lot. $20
3 p.m. — Thankfully, the Shedd Aquarium is right next door so we waddle on over. Why is admission $20 more for out-of-state visitors?! Very cool aquarium regardless — but I'm not sure if it beats Monterey Bay Aquarium. $40
5 p.m. — I'm all museum-ed and aquarium-ed out. Starving again. Hop on a Lyft to Portillo's ($4.49 for my share) to get a hot dog because Chicago. M. and I got two Chicago-style dogs and a regular fries to share. It's a very solid hot dog, but nothing special. They're also pretty small. Or maybe I'm just really hungry? $8.49
6 p.m. — Stop by Walgreens across the street to pick up a few gallons of water since our Airbnb only provides old milk. I also get hand warmers because gloves just aren't cutting it. We see a puffy little boy in a stroller who resembles the Michelin Man, and I just about melt from cuteness. M. pays.
7:30 p.m. — Back at our Airbnb thanks to another Lyft ($6.02 for my share). Got ready to head out again, then made our way to Gus' Fried Chicken. We got a 16-piece meal for four of us to share, a four-piece tender meal for the other two, mac and cheese, baked beans, potato salad, and coleslaw. Oh, and sweet tea for everyone! Stupid-sweet but highly addictive. I love fried chicken, but Gus' only serves spicy fried chicken and I wish it was spicier ($16.04). $22.06
9 p.m. — My friend made reservations at a super unique but pricey bar called The Aviary. The experience is unparalleled, but I'm not a big drinker so I don't know if I would go back and pay those prices again. My drinks weren't bad, but I don't think I appreciate alcohol enough to love their cocktail options. Regardless, if you get a chance, go for the experience. All of their food is enough for one person only, but my two girlfriends and I shared this matcha ice cream dessert. So yum. $59
11 p.m. — We meet up with our friend's cousins who live in Chicago ($3.15 for Lyft), and they bring us to the Navigator Taproom. Cool spot with poppin' music. I want to dance so badly but I am shy and it is a taproom. I'm already buzzed at this point, so I opt out of alcohol again. There were so many beers and ciders I wanted to try! I did indulge in free popcorn though. $3.15
12 a.m. — We walk to a bar down the street and all the Christmas lights dangling from the ceiling reminded me of Stranger Things. More poppin' music, but at least I get to dance this time! I definitely feel extremely Bay Area because my friends and I dance like we would at home but everyone else is just … standing there. Unsurprisingly, it's hard to dance with a coat, scarf, and beanie on. We leave after less than half an hour for late-night ramen!
12:30 a.m. — The friend who has cousins in Chi is drunk at this point. I find it low-key hilarious because this is his girlfriend's first time seeing him on this level and she is not having it. (They have been dating for about four months.) Still, he is having the time of his life with his family and that's all that really matters, right? We go to Furious Spoon for ramen and you guessed it, more alcohol. M. and I get the Furious ramen to share, and it is pretty good for a ramen joint that probably serves drunkards. I pay. $17.24
1:30 a.m. — We hail a Lyft back to our Airbnb ($2.94). Drunk friend throws up all his ramen and we see it frozen on the ground the next morning. M. and I chat for a while about traveling in a group, especially with three couples. We're all at different stages in our relationships and it's interesting to see the dynamics between each couple. Most of us have been friends for years though, so nothing is too new. $2.94
4 a.m. — I get up to pee and my friend, who has been summoned to the couch per his girlfriend's adamant demand, scares the shit out of me because he pops up like a zombie from his sleep. M., my other friend, and I try to get him to drink water. Our efforts are futile.
Daily Total: $207.81

Day Four

11 a.m. — It's our last full day in Chicago. One thing I don't enjoy about traveling in groups is that everyone wakes up at different times. M. and I are early birds, and when we travel, we stick to that schedule so we can take advantage of our time in a new city. It's a little frustrating, but what can you do? On a brighter note, we call a Lyft to head to Eataly for lunch! $3.51
12:30 p.m. — So. Much. Italian. food. We chose four pastas and a pizza for lunch in the upstairs restaurant. My expectations were too high, but I was still happy. My friend drunkenly left his camera at The Aviary the previous night, but I picked it up in secret. We try to ride out not telling him for as long as possible, but after lunch, we spill the beans and even get the waiter in on the prank. We have several hearty laughs, and I my friend treats me to pistachio and coffee gelato. Thanks, buddy! $20.89
1 p.m. — Get a four-pack of adorably tiny pastries from the stand next to the gelato. So delectable. Only four out of the six of us are up for the chilly challenge of trekking to the Skydeck, which takes about half an hour. Lucky for me, majority rules. I prefer walking when I can to take in the scenic views and really get to experience the city! $6.47
1:30 p.m. — Skydeck's lines are so long and it is so, so hot in there. As a roller coaster enthusiast, I thought I was set with heights forever. That was true until I stepped onto the Ledge at the Skydeck. Never again. At least our pictures are cute. I also witnessed a proposal! My heart. $24
3 p.m. — We find a photo booth near the Skydeck's gift shop! M. and I hop in after our friends. He charges it to his card.
3:30 p.m. — Lyft over to Lincoln Park Zoo to check out the few animals that can survive in the winter as well as their Zoo Lights. I love that this zoo is open 365 days a year and admission is free! $4
5:15 p.m. — Lyft to Pequod's Pizzeria ($2.39)! I'm stoked because I love pizza but have been a fan of thin crust my whole life. I was lucky enough to snag reservations at 6 p.m. a few weeks earlier, but I wasn't sure if that meant we just got priority wait times or we actually had reservations. We get there about 20 minutes early, and ended up getting seated at 6 p.m.! $2.39
7 p.m. — We order a deep-dish pizza (sausage, pepperoni, and garlic on half), but that thing takes 45 minutes and I pretty much inhale it when it came. The friends who didn't want garlic quickly realized their mistake. I'm a strong believer in garlic making everything better. Pequod's definitely lived up to the hype for me! $6.21
8 p.m. — Tonight was declared munchies night because it was our last night in Chicago. Lyft to Crisp for Korean fried chicken. $2.75
8:15 p.m. — Man, this place is tiny AF. There's nowhere to stand and I spin in circles moving around for everyone. We order five wings for the six of us to share since we only wanted to try it. Very yummy food in a very, very cramped space. $2.39
9 p.m. — Next stop: Honey Butter Fried Chicken. Sadly, I don't love this place. It's a modern twist on classic southern fried chicken, but I'll stick with the original. $4.42
9:40 p.m. — Hop off a Lyft ($4.09) and into Mindy's Hot Chocolate. To my surprise, it is a sit-down restaurant with a 45 to 60-minute wait, so we get three old-fashioned hot chocolates to-go (one per couple). So good! It tastes like a real chocolate bar was melted to become a delicacy. So satisfying on a cold Chicago night. I pay for our hot chocolate ($12.16). $16.25
10 p.m. — Last stop of the night: Small Cheval. We had plans to go to the famous Au Cheval, but they were closed due to renovations. Bummer. Thankfully, Small Cheval doesn't disappoint! I'm utterly stuffed at this point, but I have the mentality of eating as much as I can in a new city. The four of us get a cheeseburger and fries to share, and I wish that was one of our actual meals. I would've been so content eating a full cheeseburger and order of fries myself. They basically have garlic aioli on tap. If Small Cheval is this good, I wonder how Au Cheval tastes. $4.75
11 p.m. — Lyft back to the Airbnb ($4). Everyone was too tired to hit up one last bar, so we opted for a movie night instead. Started with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and ended with The Little Rascals. To be honest, that was the perfect way to end our trip. $4
Daily Total: $102.03

Day Five

11 a.m. — Check out of our Airbnb and take a Lyft to Wasabi for ramen. $7.61
12 p.m. — M. and I share the spicy black garlic ramen (must try!) and a wagyu beef rice bowl. We also ordered a takoyaki to share with the whole table, and they accidentally send us a second order out and tell us to keep it! $22.79
12:30 p.m. — Lyft to O'Hare airport. Until next time, Chi-beria! $2.46
5:30 p.m. — We land in SEA again for a layover, and I'm desperately craving clam chowder. Thankfully, there's a restaurant near our gate that sells it. M. pays while I dash to the restroom.
8 p.m. — Back in San Jose. My parents pick us up, and I'm disappointed that my puppy isn't in the car. Drop off M., who lives three minutes away, and make my way home to be greeted by my overly-excited pup!
9 p.m. — I knock out. Traveling is tough.
Daily Total: $32.86

Day Six

8 a.m. — Wake up to take my pup out. He's an eight-month-old Terrier mix and we adopted him last summer after our old dog passed away the previous year. I love having a dog in my life.
2 p.m. — I finally get to try on a pair of booties from Urban Outfitters and a pair of heels from ASOS that arrived while I was in Chicago — both of which I got on sale. The booties are painfully uncomfortable, and the heels are not my style after all. At least that means I will get $65 back.
5 p.m. — Spent a good chunk of my day trying to prepare for another onsite interview tomorrow. I got distracted and freak out when I realize the time and see I h've barely gotten anything done. I resort to doing laundry and choosing my interview outfit.
11 p.m. — Sleep time.
Daily Total: $0

Day Seven

8 a.m. — Another day, another interview. As much as I complain, I'm very grateful that I'm given these opportunities. I've only been applying to companies in the city because there are more creative options there. The commute is not ideal, but I have a better chance of finding a job I'll love.
9:30 a.m. — Head out to the South Fremont/Warm Springs BART station today because it's closer. Fare and parking come out to $17.50 but it's reimbursed by my Reserve card ($17.50). I still have my brand new umbrella because it actually did not rain last week.
11 a.m. — I arrive in SF, and it turns out the office is near the Pier! I'm really hitting all the offices in prime locations. I'm early (as usual) and a bit hungry, so I walk to a Starbucks close to the office for a croissant and a restroom break. $2.45
11:45 a.m. — Interview time! I really liked the people, but I end up not advancing in the interview process. I'm okay though because their reasoning is something I am not surprised by, and the hiring manager told me I am a high performer and wants to stay connected. Plus one for a networking opportunity.
1:20 p.m. — I have a little over an hour and a half to kill before my next interview, so I walk over to Onigilly and get a rice bowl. $11.91
2:15 p.m. — Lyft line over to the next interview. ($5.92 reimbursed)
3:30 p.m. — The hiring manager allocated an hour for this interview, but we end up chatting for only half an hour. I felt better about speaking with the team members last week than I did with today's manager. I'm nervous because she is the one I would report to, so I'm not sure how this will turn out. Fingers crossed. Lyft to the Embarcadero BART station. I really wanted to get a burrito from El Farolito, but I remind myself of everything I ate in Chicago and focus on getting home ASAP. ($7.24 reimbursed)
5:15 p.m. — I am home and go straight for the food. I eat my mom's feast of a pork and egg dish, another red pork dish, green beans, and ginger soup since a couple people in my family are sick. I was planning to complete a skills assessment test tomorrow, but I start working on it after I eat dinner to get it out of the way. I start to feel a bit down and worry that I won't get to move forward with that position, so I start maniacally applying to jobs.
8:30 p.m. — I texted M. earlier about wanting to get boba, so when I tell him I finished the assessment early, he asks if I want to go celebrate. I pick him up for boba nearby and get a yogurt green tea. M. pays for the drinks, but I end up wanting a snack and getting fried squid rings. It's a great deal because it's happy hour! $4.34
10 p.m. — Get home, shower, nightly skincare routine, in bed by 10:30. Good night, world.
Daily Total: $18.70
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CASSETO Shelf with Drawer | 45x25x8 cm | high gloss white

The CASSETO shelf with drawer scores in two areas: It has a contemporary high-gloss painted finish and an elegant, purist shape. The surface of the shelf offers plenty of storage space for cellphones, keys and eyeglasses. Small accessories can fit neatly inside, helping you organise your space and getting rid of clutter. The floating shelf can be used in virtually any room. It can be placed next to a bed at any height to be used as a nightstand. It also makes a great addition to the entryway to keep house keys and all the things that you need to have close at hand. Placing several CASSETO shelves side by side can create a very attractive and eye-catching look. The inside dimensions of the drawer are 28,8x19,4x5,1 cm.

TIP: Each floating shelf comes with a matching mounting hardware kit. You will need some physical strength to turn the screws into the wood but the end effect will be a strong load-bearing connection.

NOTE: This wall shelf is a handmade product that was sanded and painted in many working steps. As a result, minor irregularities in terms of its finish or contours might occur.

Making a house feel like a home - With a wall shelf and integrated drawer by REGALRAUM

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  • 1 Shelf incl. 2 brackets
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  • painted medium density fibreboard
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Painful intercourse

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Painful intercourse

When pleasure turns to pain.

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Painful intercourse: when pleasure turns to pain

If you suffer from painful intercourse, know you’re not alone. Also known as dyspareunia, the symptoms are real and the consequences can be life-changing. Putting a screeching halt in the bedroom, painful intercourse affects relationships, self-esteem and quality of life. Let’s look closer at the causes and symptoms and the good news on modern treatment options.

Why does intercourse become painful?

Painful intercourse occurs over time due to physical or emotional factors. By far the most common reason for dyspareunia for women over 50 is low estrogen which causes vaginal atrophy. This atrophy, in turn, causes dryness, lack of lubrication and general irritation. It makes sex not fun anymore and can increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other conditions.

Here are some other sources of painful intercourse due to physical factors.

Lack of lubrication
This can be due to lack of estrogen preventing natural lubrication or lack of adequate foreplay.

Some medications, such as SSRIs, are known to affect sexual desire. Also on this hit list are high blood pressure medications, birth control pills, sedatives and antihistamines.

Injury or irritation
If you’ve had pelvic surgery or an episiotomy for childbirth, sex can become painful.

Skin disorders
A genital infection, eczema and similar skin issues can make intercourse painful.

These are involuntary spasms of the muscles that can make sex more painful upon entry or thrusting.

Medical conditions
If you suffer from medical conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine prolapse, irritable bowel syndrome or ovarian cysts, these are all causes of painful intercourse. Emotional and psychological factors have a significant impact on the quality of intercourse.

Two of the most common emotional factors leading to pain during intercourse are:

● Depression or anxiety

● Stress: pelvic floor muscles tighten in response to stress which can cause painful intercourse.

Treatments for painful intercourse

The good news is that we can treat dyspareunia. First,  we will conduct a thorough pelvic exam to rule out and/or treat physical factors. Then take a look at two exciting and innovative options to get your love life back on track.

Hormonal Pellet Therapy

For women suffering from painful intercourse due to low estrogen, hormonal pellet therapy can restore hormone harmony. Naturally and safely, hormonal pellet therapy utilizes bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to replenish estrogen and other hormones lost due to menopause. The side effect profile is safe, the procedure done in the office and you’ll begin the feel the results in about 7-10 days.

Can diVa® help with painful intercourse?

For women whose bodies no longer produce estrogen in adequate amounts, diVa® can restore the ability to produce adequate lubrication making sex less painful. diVa® is a nonsurgical vaginal rejuvenation treatment offered here at The Rejuvenation Clinic. diVa® restores the vaginal walls and relieves atrophy so common in women over 50 years of age. Learn more about the diVa® procedure.


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Bring Meaning to Your Kids' Offering Time

If you are a children's ministry leader, you know that offering money comes in coins rather than bills.

It is very important to help kids understand the "why" behind giving.

One of the best ways to do this is to be intentional about teaching kids about giving.

And I have a way, that you can do this every week.

How?  By talking about giving right before you take up the offering each week.  Here are some tips about how to do this and some samples of giving lessons I have shared with kids.
  • Slow down the tempo.  This helps kids enter a more serious time in the service.  You can help them do this by playing slower, more meditative music.
  • Share a 1-2 minute giving lesson.  Here are some examples of giving lessons I have shared with kids right before the offering.
    • Worship God with your offering (have a split screen with $1.00 and 90 cents).  One of the ways we can worship God is by giving Him a tithe, which is 10% of our money.  That means if you have $1.00, you give back 10 cents to Him and you keep 90 cents.  When you do this, you're saying, "God I believe You are big enough to do more with 90 cents than I can with $1.00 by myself.  God says in His Word to try it and He will show  you how big He is.  If you brought an offering today, you can place it in one of the containers.  When you put your offering in, whisper a prayer inside your heart to God and tell Him, "You are a big God and I trust you."
    • Put Jeremiah 32:27 on screen.  "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all mankind.  Does any miracle lie beyond my power?" This verse tells us that God is powerful!  There is nothing He can't do!  So let me ask you a question.  If God can do anything, does He really need your money?  Of course not, He owns everything.  The reason we give our tithe and our offering to God is not because He needs it.  We give it to show Him that we love Him and to worship Him.  When you give your offering, you're saying, "God, I love You!  You are powerful and I know you will take care of me."  If you brought an offering today, you can place it in one of the containers during this next song. When you give, whisper a prayer to God and say, "You are powerful.  There is nothing too hard for You!  I love You and worship You!"
    • I have some money in my pocket.  Who thinks they know how much I have?  (Let a few kids guess.)  Let's see how much it is. (Pull out some coins and reveal how much money you have.)  Today, we're learning that God knows everything.  He knew exactly how much money I had in my pocket.  Isn't it awesome that God knows everything?  And one of the ways we can worship Him is by giving back some of the money He has entrusted us with.  (Place the coins in the offering.) When you give your offering, you are worshipping God...and He is worthy of our worship,  If you brought an offering today, you can place it in the offering container during this next song.
    • When you love someone, you give them gifts, don't you?  (Personally share about someone you love or care for and a gift you have given them.)  Did you know you have the opportunity to show God that you love Him by giving Him a gift when you're here? When you give your tithe / offering to God, it's a way to show Him how much you love Him.  You're saying, "God, than You for loving me...I love you too!  Take this money and use it to help other people know Your love as well."  If you brought an offering today, you can place it in the offering container during this next song.  And if you're never shown God you love Him by bringing Him an offering, then think about starting next week.  Let's pray.
    • Check out these two faces (picture of frowning and happy face).  The Bible says we can give our money to Jesus with one of two attitudes.  Check out what this verse says.  "Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion.  For God loves a cheerful giver."  2 Corinthians 9:7.  We can give money to God with a bad attitude that says, "I really don't want to give this to God, but I will because I have to or because my parents are making me.  I'd rather spend the money on something else."  Or we can give to God with a good attitude that says, "I'm giving this back to God because He is awesome and I love Him.  He deserves my very best!"
  •  Have a child pray for the offering.  Pick the child ahead of time who will be praying for the offering.
If we can help kids build a solid foundation for giving, they will carry this spiritual discipline into adulthood.  What an honor we have to encourage kids to walk in obedience to God's Word.  It's not about what we want FROM them.  Rather it's about what we want FOR them.  Teach them the obedience and blessings that come from obeying God in the area of giving.


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GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.

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Join us on the Grief Share journey! Please let us know you're coming. The Cost is $20 (we'll get to that in steps 3 & 4) and includes all class materials and snacks! Sign up by filling out the form at the link below.

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If you require child care, please sign up using this link. Child care will be provided for the entire course by Ministry-Safe trained personnel. The cost is $26 for the 1st child. $19 for the 2nd child. $11 for the 3rd child. (No additional cost for more children.) You must register for childcare up-front, regardless of attendance, so we can ensure we have enough staff to care for your children. *Snacks will be provided each night! (See below for scholarships.)

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We don't want anyone to be disqualified from attending based on financial hardship. If you need financial assistance for either the course fee or childcare, apply below.

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Pay online using the link below (preferred), or bring cash to the first session. Choose the "GriefShare Registration Fee" fund to pay for the class. If adding child care, press the "+ Add donation" button to add the appropriate amount to the "GriefShare Childcare" fund.

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We are an 100% volunteer based organization and have some of the best people on our team. While fostering is a huge part of our volunteer base, there are many other types of roles. We have volunteers that evaluate applications, coordinate vet care, support our database, answer emails, write for grants, schedule events and fundraisers, transport dogs from shelter, take dogs to attend adoption events, walk dogs who are in boarding, pick up food from local retailers, find sponsorships for fundraisers, arrange gift baskets for auctions, write thank you notes for donations, and more (yes, there is more!)

While there are many ways to volunteer with RESCUEDohio, the most popular way is by fostering a dog.  Fostering is so rewarding and fulfilling because you are making a huge difference in a dog’s life.  Some dogs are emotionally shut down, others have medical needs and others are simply unwanted.  Foster families help these dogs by giving them a loving home until they find their forever families.  Instead of waiting alone on a concrete shelter floor, they are snuggling with you!  To become a foster, you will need to be approved by the board, which will include an approved application, a vet reference check and a home visit.

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A commonly used preservative that could turn harmful when exposed to UV light.

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Scientists from CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) and Babu Banarasi Das University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh have been studying the properties and behaviour Methylparaben, a commonly used preservative, under various circumstances. Their study reveals that, when exposed to Ultraviolet (UV) light, the molecule, not just loses it ability to effectively perform as a preservative, but also could damage human skin cells.

Methylparaben (MP) is a commonly used preservative in pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetic products, known for its antifungal properties. Although considered as safe, easily biodegradable, and validated by US Food and Drug Administration as ‘generally recognized as safe’ (GRAS), there have been concerns over the safety of concentration of the molecule, especially when used in cosmetic and food products. One major concern has been its behaviour under ambient UV radiation, which is not very well understood.

In their new study, the scientists wanted to learn about the effects of UV light on MP as well as the effects of MP exposed to UV light, called photosensitized MP, on human cells.

The study has revealed that MP not just loses its preservative properties but also turns harmful to human cells, when exposed to ambient UVB light. MP that was exposed to ambient UVB light, showed a 40% reduction in its antimicrobial activity, when exposed to a E-Coli culture. Further, the study showed that photosensitized MP significantly increased Lipid Peroxidation, which leads to the formation of compounds like free radicals which can reduce the shelf life of a product. It also increased the generation of reactive oxygen species, a type of reactive chemical containing oxygen which when produced in excess could lead to oxidative stress causing damage to proteins, lipids and even DNA in the body.

Apoptosis or programmed cell death is another phenomenon that was affected by the photosensitized MPs. It was found to do this by affecting enzymes called caspases, which plays an important role in apoptosis. Photosensitized MPs also disrupted mitochondrial membrane integrity and Endoplasmic Reticulum mediated stress, further affecting apoptosis.

The scientists concluded saying “Results indicate that photosensitive MP leads to oxidative stress mediated DNA damage and apoptosis through mitochondria and ER. MP causes deleterious effects and its long term exposure to human skin may promote skin diseases”

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Every business or company revolves around an idea or a unique name, but it is important to make sure that it has not been claimed by someone else. Otherwise, it could result in not only a financial backlash but also impact your reputation adversely. To avoid this humiliation, it is always a good idea to conduct proper patent research, either on your own or by hiring professional patent research services.

Conducting a world patent search can save you a lot of time and effort when you come up with the next big thing. Not only will it save you from infringement lawsuits, but also help you come up with something that is truly yours.

While results don’t always follow a specific pattern, here is a sample of what a patent research result might look like.

This is the beginning of a conducted patent research giving detailed insight into the idea of a “rack for holding paintbrushes.” The sample then follows several other paint racks that have been patented and shows that the idea isn’t new. It also holds that if the invention cannot be “pieced together” via the elements in the search report, that is if the invention has less or unique elements compared to those that have been patented, then the invention may be patentable.

What Is A Patent?

A patent can be described as a legal instrument that gives the inventor a limited monopoly over their invention in return for sufficient disclosure of the invention—meaning that the publication of the invention is mandatory for a patent. The aim of a patent is to allow the inventor to secure exclusive rights and increase the probability of increased financial rewards.

A recent example of a patent is a water harvesting system based on fuel cells, developed by Boeing.

What Is Patent Research?

Patent research is a search of issued and published patents that might fall into the definition of “prior art.” Prior art is anything public that may make an invention novel or determine that it has been done before.

While the main idea may be similar, an invention that does the same thing might be patentable if it does so more efficiently with fewer elements. There are countless patent research and analysis services that a business may hire to conduct this research for businesses.

  • Utility Patents Cover items and their specific functions, for example, a specific IKEA chair or Mont Blanc Pen.
  • Design Patents Cover the decorative and ornamental parts of items. For example, Crocs (shoes), a specific mouse design, a logo, etc.
  • Plant Patents Covers newly invented or discovered plant species. For example, the Irish potato, Jerusalem artichoke, etc.

Different Patent Research Methods

Patent research is usually conducted through a suitable database. Different professional patent search services prefer different methods of sifting through databases, each being as promising as the next. Databases can be searched using:

  • Lexical Terms

    There are several databases such as USPTO, Google Patents, Patbase, etc. that include lists of concepts that can be searched using a string of keywords, synonyms, or lexical terms. These databases aren’t all the same, differing in data coverage, interface, or search engine.

    The problem with this search is that there might be a lot of inventions associated with each keyword. A water harvester might bring up many examples of water-related inventions.

  • Patent Codes

    Databases can also be listed and searched using patent codes. These codes are usually allotted by the examining authority based on the technical features of the invention. This means that each class of invention has its own code and patent research and analysis services can easily find related patents by searching the code.

    The problem with this search, however, is that there is usually a long list of inventions that fall under a specific code, thus requiring you to search each one of them for relevancies.

  • Inventors

    Databases can also be searched via the names of assignees or inventor, using similar strings as searching with keywords but using names instead.

    The problem here is that there might be different inventors with the same name. For example, the water harvested has been listed with Boeing’s name, and there are many other inventions listed with Boeing.

    These search strings can be combined to get better results, but it also complicates the search criteria. Following is a chart that shows the comparison between different data retrieval methods.

Benefits of Patent Research

Patent research and analysis service can help you by creating a viable patent strategy, one from which you can benefit greatly. Some of them are:

  • Increase Market Share through Patents

    A prime example of increasing market share through patents is that of Fractus, a mid-sized business. It successfully patented its antenna technology and earned royalties on the sale of every device that included an antenna—which is effectively every cell phone.

  • Defend Market Share

    Companies can patent a ground-breaking idea to hold back its competitors, much like Amazon when it patented its one-click-purchase system. This patent allowed Amazon to get ahead of its then competitors, Barnes and Noble and it hasn’t lost that lead yet.

  • Boost Joint Ventures

    In 2014, 49% of manufacturing and service firms used inventions from external sources to develop new products and services, and usually, patents on those inventions were the reason why these firms went into joint ventures with each other, instead of paying a royalty on every sale.

    Organizations all around the world are increasingly depending on patenting their products, and the first step involved in doing so is conducting extensive patent research. There are several professional patent search services that you can hire to conduct a world patent search on any new idea you have, in order to help you reap all the benefits without the risk.

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Thank you for visiting Resource Management Services.  RMS has been providing quality behavioral health services in Southwest Louisiana since 1994.  Services are designed to meet the individual needs of children, adolescents, and adults who face challenges related to emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues.  The goal of services is to improve the individual’s ability to cope within their environment at home, school, or community.  Services are provided to eligible individuals ages 6 years and older who are enrolled in Medicaid.

RMS shall partner with members, families, and other stakeholders to support recovery and improve functionality and independence to enhance quality of life for members.

Core Values

  • RMS believes that every person is a uniquely created child of God, worthy of dignity and respect and deserving of person-centered, excellent behavioral health services.

  • RMS believes that every person knows how he/she perceives his/her own world; opinions, feelings, options are considered valid and will be the centerpieces of treatment planning.

  • RMS believes that familiar are crucial to the growth and nurturing of individuals; they help to learn, improve, and empower.

  • RMS believes that every member deserves the least restrictive living and educational environment within their natural community.

  • RMS believes in providing quality, person-centered, life-enhancing services provided by professionally educated, authentic persons with specialized skills, life experiences, and clear boundaries.

  • RMS believes in providing services that enhance the holistic person-physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.

Resource Management Services provides mental health rehabilitation services, including psychosocial skills training and solutions-focused interventions.  Offices are located in Lake Charles, Jennings, and Lafayette, with services in several surrounding communities.

The overall goal of services is to ensure the individual is functioning to the best of their ability in the least restrictive environment possible by preventing out-of-school and out-of-home placements.  To help achieve this goal, RMS staff coordinates with other agencies such as school systems, Juvenile Justice, DCFS, Probation and Parole, physicians, and other support systems in the community.  As part of this coordination, RMS collaborates with local Primary Care Physicians, psychiatrists, psychiatric APRNs, and other medical professionals to ensure individuals receive medication evaluation and management.

Community based services are provided in the individual’s home, at school, other community locations, or one of the RMS offices.  Crisis services are available after hours.  Services are based on an assessment and the individual’s expressed needs.

RMS accepts eligible Medicaid and Medicare members.

As well as most major commercial insurances, VA insurance, EAP, and Self-pay.

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RMS staff can help individuals and families overcome challenges associated with the following:
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  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Impulse Control Disorder
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  • Anger
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  • Substance Abuse

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Since Sunday, December 9, Oklahoma, particularly central Oklahoma, has been experiencing one of its worst ice storms, perhaps the worst ever to visit the capitol city. I’ve heard in the news that, statewide, as many as 3/4 million are without electricity, and the Oklahoma City portion of that number is huge (including me, my son, my daughter, and, of course, all of my immediate neighbors)! Estimates are that it may take 6-7 working days for electricity to be restored to all those affected. So, until my home is “on line” again, my “blogging time” is limited to my office computer, downtown, which has electricity! I’ll add more description to this post later. Click on any pic for a 1024 x 768 px view.

Edited on Wednesday evening, 12/12/07 … our power just came on … 6:45 p.m.! Yea! While it’s certainly been plenty cold in Doug Dawgz house until just a few minutes ago, we did make do with lots of covers and candles and flashlights for illumination …

… and, like these tall poplars across the street, though substantially pruned, we’re still standing! This pic was taken around 6:00 a.m. this morning (Wednesday) from my front porch …

Here are a few pics of the “Beauty” and the “Beast” we are currently experiencing … these pics were mostly taken in Mesta Park but a few were in Heritage Hills.

THE BEAUTY. Regardless of the destruction, ice storms can produce incredible beauty as well. This one is no different …

THE BEAST. Sadly, with such icy beauty comes tragedy, loss of life, and injury to property. These images show just a little of the latter.

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U.S. judge keeps Oath Keepers founder Rhodes in jail ahead of sedition trial

WASHINGTON Jan 26 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Wednesday said Stewart Rhodes, founder of the far-right Oath Keepers, should remain in jail while he awaits trial on seditious conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The ruling by Magistrate Judge Kimberly Priest Johnson in Plano, Texas, is expected to be appealed to a higher court.

Johnson's decision followed a two-hour court hearing on Monday in which prosecutors asked Johnson to keep Rhodes behind bars, saying he is dangerous and could try to flee the country.

An indictment made public earlier this month accused Rhodes and 10 associates or members of the group of plotting to storm the Capitol by force in a failed bid to block Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

Rhodes, 56, is the most high-profile defendant of more than 725 charged so far for taking part in the attack on the Capitol by former President Donald Trump's supporters. The riot was fueled by Trump's false claims that his election defeat was the result of fraud.

Rhodes and his associates are the first people charged with seditious conspiracy for their alleged roles in the attack. The seldom-used charge can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

Rhodes, who has been held in custody since he was arrested and charged on Jan. 13, has plead not guilty to the charge.

Prosecutors said Rhodes told his supporters from November 2020 to prepare to "oppose by force the lawful transfer of presidential power."

"We aren't getting through this without a civil war," he said in a message two days after the election. "Too late for that. Prepare your mind, body, spirit."

Phillip Linder, a lawyer for Rhodes, said during Monday's court hearing that his client maintains his innocence and does not pose a danger.

"He not only wants a public trial, he wants a speedy public trial," Linder said.

Reporting by Jan Wolfe in Washington; Additional reporting by Bruce Tomaso in Plano, Texas and Sarah N. Lynch in Washington; Editing by Scott Malone, Diane Craft and Jane Wardell

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Todd Dewey covers sports betting for the Review-Journal. Prior to taking over that beat in January 2017, he covered UNLV football, 51s baseball and a wide range of other events that come to Las Vegas. A native of Cambridge, Mass., and a graduate of the University of Central Florida, Dewey joined the Review-Journal in 1999 and was the 2013 Nevada Sportswriter of the Year.

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The best internet plans and providers for every technology

Your best options for NBN, mobile broadband, satellite, fixed wireless and 5G home broadband.

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As Australia’s mobile networks compete in the great 5G rollout race, the next-gen mobile technology is quickly becoming a viable home internet solution for Australians in metropolitan areas. Still, it will be a long time until it becomes a reliable option for most Australians. Until then, most of us have the option to slog it on NBN Fibre-to-the-Node (FTTN) or look for alternatives. Even then, there is still a fair portion of the population outside of the fixed-line NBN rollout. For those far-flung users, there is Sky Muster satellite NBN or NBN Fixed Wireless broadband.

Long story short, there are a growing number of solutions to get you connected in the home and while we appreciate a bit of variety, it’s not always as straightforward as it should be.

Let’s take a look at the options available to you, and the best plans depending on your connection type.

The best NBN internet providers for most

The NBN is available to most Australians. Different NBN technologies deliver drastically different download and upload speeds. If you live in Australia, chances are you already know what a monumental failure the NBN rollout has been but what it means for most is pretty straightforward: the overwhelming majority of Australians only have access to the most inferior NBN technology type, FTTN. It’s not the technology we wanted, but it’s the technology we got and until the government gets around to upgrading your property (which is currently in the works), it’s likely the only fixed-line option available to you (without spending a bunch).

Thankfully, most NBN providers in Australia offer FTTN plans. It’s the baseline technology we use for comparing the best NBN plans every month, so naturally, we’ve got a pretty good grasp on which NBN FTTN plans are worth your dime. For other fixed-line connections—including upgrade to FTTP, Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC), Fibre-to-the-Curb (FTTC) and Fibre-to-the-Building (FTTB)—the great news is all of the NBN plans available to FTTN homes are also available to yours.

At the time of writing, the best provider for an NBN 50 plan, the most popular option in Australia, was Spintel.

With a Spintel NBN 50 plan, you’ll get typical evening download speeds of 50Mbps (up from 45Mbps). We like Spintel’s commitment to value. Its discounted promotion is just a bonus on top of plans that are already competitively priced. Even when your discount expires, you’ll still be getting a good deal.

Spintel’s plans are all no-contract, and the provider is one of the few still offering home phone and broadband plans. If you want to weigh up Spintel’s offering against close competitors, look at Tangerine, Superloop and MyRepublic.

For comparison, take a look at the most popular NBN plans in Australia below.

The best NBN Superfast internet providers

It might have been a bit late to the party, but gigabit (1000Mbps) speeds are finally available on the NBN. The Superfast and Ultrafast NBN speeds have theoretical maximum speeds of 250Mbps and 1000Mbps, respectively. There’s just one catch. Superfast and Ultrafast NBN plans are only available to FTTP homes or select HFC abodes.

If you do count yourself among the lucky few, then you might be eligible for a Superfast or Ultrafast upgrade. And if you’re keen to dip your toe in the faster-than-NBN-100 waters, try a MyRepublic NBN Superfast plan.

Outside of a tendency for this provider to offer promotional pricing, MyRepublic’s NBN 250 plans have great typical monthly pricing and respectable 200Mbps download speeds. There’s also a 30-day happiness guarantee, so you can try it for a month and bail if it’s not for you.

Here’s a quick look at the other download speeds you can expect from competing NBN Superfast plans.

The best NBN Ultrafast internet providers

For NBN Ultrafast (aka NBN 1000), you’ve got a few options, depending on whether you want speed or value. On the speed front, it’s really a race between Telstra and Aussie Broadband, which offer 700Mbps and 600Mbps self-reported typical evening download speeds, respectively. Outside of promotional pricing, though, you’re looking at around $150 per month to score those speeds.

Superloop has long-running promo pricing for its NBN Ultrafast plan, but despite great 500Mbps download speeds, it’s on a custom NBN 500 speed tier and has a 3TB data cap. We’re not overly fond of data caps, especially at these speeds where it’s easier to download more, so we reckon it’s worth trying the 350Mbps average download speeds with MyRepublic’s NBN Ultrafast plans. MyRepublic tends to offer promo pricing and, even if it doesn’t, the typical monthly price is usually competitive.

Have a gander at the list below for an idea of the fastest NBN Ultrafast providers and their plans tracked in our comparison engine.

Note: NBN providers are fairly conservative when it comes to estimates for NBN Ultrafast, which is why you will see some of the plans listed below as 250Mbps (or lower). That’s mostly providers covering themselves. In reality, you’ll probably see speeds much faster than 250Mbps.

The best mobile broadband internet providers

Traditionally, mobile broadband plans have offered decent data without any other usual inclusions, like calls and text. They are typically used with pocket WiFi and internet dongle devices by commuters and students or anyone else who uses a lot of data on the road. Though for some Australians, mobile broadband is still their only option for home internet. If that sounds like you, you’re going to want a mobile broadband plan with plenty of data to burn through.

Spintel has the cheapest monthly pricing for those after a whole lot of Optus 4G network data (500GB), but there’s a $300+ upfront fee to buy the Netgear AC800S mobile-hotspot WiFi modem. Still, our money is on Telstra’s mobile broadband plans, particularly if you don’t mind paying more per month to get more data.

Telstra’s priciest mobile broadband plan comes with 400GB of data, which includes access to the Telstra 5G network if that’s in your area. If you go over your data limit, speeds are capped at 1.5Mbps for the rest of the month, which isn’t fast, but it does help avoid bill shock. For a few dollars more per month, you can pay off a Telstra WiFi modem.

To get an idea of how it stacks up, take a look at this week’s most popular mobile broadband plans below.

The best 4G home internet providers

Unfortunately, 5G isn’t the most widely available wireless home internet technology for most Australian homes. For these homes, your best bet is a 4G home internet plan. Note that there’s a trend for certain 4G home internet providers to cap download speeds at 20Mbps, which includes TPG, iiNet, Internode and Vodafone. While that’s not the worst speed, we fancy something with better speed potential.

That’s why we think it’s worth looking at Spintel’s 4G plans, which have the potential to reach up to 100Mbps download speeds, plus they include a decent amount of data:

Check out the list below for a breakdown of popular 4G home internet plans from the providers in our database:

The best 5G home broadband internet providers

5G home internet is the only technology that has the chance to rival the NBN for reliable home internet. It’s still partway through the rollout, so 5G home internet isn’t available to a lot of Australians. Even where it is available, the sparse coverage can make for a fairly unstable home broadband experience. Note that home broadband providers tend to split 5G plans between those that can reach up to 100Mbps download speeds and those that stretch beyond 100Mbps.

Still, Telstra and Optus are both investing a lot in their own 5G home products. Telstra’s 5G home is now out in the wild, but anyone with ample coverage can sign up to Optus 5G home. Despite being one of the more expensive offerings, our pick is Telstra. Here’s what you get:

This Telstra 5G Home Internet plan has a reasonable monthly price, comes with 1TB of data (which is a fair chunk) and speeds are capped at 25Mbps if you use it all up. There’s a chance of that, too, given the 378Mbps average download speeds, which is part of the 50–600Mbps typical download speed range.

For comparison, check out other popular home wireless plans from the providers in our comparison engine:

The best satellite NBN internet providers

Where fixed-line NBN customers more or less know what they’re getting into when they sign up for home internet, things are a lot more complicated (and expensive) for Sky Muster satellite NBN customers. Unfortunately, it’s the only option for many remote Australians.

With satellite internet, there are a lot of unpredictable geographical and environmental factors at play that could impact your speeds and stability. The market for satellite plans is also a little archaic, in that it still divides data allowance by peak and off-peak data, which can make it tough to compare. For example, one plan might claim it delivers 500GB in total, but only 100GB of that data might be usable within daylight hours.

During peak times (7:00am to 1:00am), you’ve got peak data to work with, and the rest is allocated as off-peak data (1:00am to 7:00am). Because of this, it’s worth scheduling overnight downloads. If you exceed your monthly allowance, speeds are slowed to symmetrical speeds (think kilobytes-per-second) for the rest of the billing cycle.

If you need Sky Muster satellite NBN, we’d recommend reading our best satellite internet plans guide for the technology. It’s also worth considering a Sky Muster Plus plan, which offers unmetered downloads across specific categories as well as download speeds that can reach beyond 25Mbps. Alternatively, if Starlink satellite is available in your area and you don’t balk at the higher monthly fees, it offers significantly faster speed potential.

For our money, SkyMesh has a great range of Sky Muster satellite NBN plans, which includes options across NBN 12, NBN 25 and Sky Muster Plus speed tiers. Check out a handful of SkyMesh’s most popular Sky Muster satellite NBN plans below:

For comparison, have a look at the popular Sky Muster satellite NBN plans below from the providers in our database:

A faster solution than satellite for a select few

Before you commit to a Sky Muster satellite NBN plan, it’s worth finding out whether you’re eligible for Fixed Wireless NBN. Fixed Wireless NBN providers offer faster speeds than satellite, unlimited data and more affordable plans.

There’s only one catch: you need to live within 14km of an NBN Fixed Wireless mobile tower to be eligible. If you live in a rural area and find that you’re eligible for Fixed Wireless, you’ll experience much faster speeds, a more reliable connection, and better value plans than you would on satellite internet. Fixed Wireless plans are more comparable to fixed-line broadband plans when it comes to price and inclusions.

Spintel is the Fixed Wireless provider we recommend. Whether you’re after an NBN 25 plan or NBN 50 plan, Spintel offers some of the cheapest plans in our comparison engine.

While other Fixed Wireless NBN providers like Tangerine and Moose offer promo pricing that makes for great initial value, Spintel’s plans are some of the cheapest for typical pricing. For comparison, check out other popular Fixed Wireless NBN plans below from internet providers in our database:

How to choose the best NBN plan

Choosing the best NBN plan is determined by the technology that services your home and what speeds you need for seamless internet. All NBN technologies can sign up to NBN 12 and NBN 25 plans. Fixed Wireless NBN and all fixed-line NBN technologies can use plans up to NBN 50, which is the most popular and has the best dollar-to-data value.

Only select fixed-line NBN technologies can sign up to NBN 100 plans and, even then, FTTC, FTTB and FTTN technologies may not be able to hit full advertised download speeds. NBN providers often add a disclaimer that they’ll confirm speeds for these NBN technologies after connection. Meanwhile, all FTTP and select HFC homes can tap into every NBN speed tier, including NBN Superfast and NBN Ultrafast plans.

Note that NBN 12 plans are meant for only one person, NBN 25 is built for two, and NBN 50 plans are intended for homes with three or four people. Every faster NBN speed tier is meant for homes with five or more active internet users.

How to choose the best home wireless plan

The first step of choosing the best home wireless plan is determining whether your home is eligible. This means heading to the website of an intended provider (or hitting the ‘Go’ button next to a plan you like the look of above) and punching in your address to confirm it’s eligible.

Remember that while home wireless internet uses mobile technology to get you online, it can’t travel with you unless you shift to another eligible address. Ultimately, the best home wireless plans will come from the network that provides the best signal to your home: whether that’s Telstra, Optus or Vodafone.

If you can get 5G home internet, there are a range of plans with decent prices, some of which include unlimited data and others that have speeds that reach beyond 100Mbps. Otherwise, pick a 4G home internet plan from a provider that uses the network where you get the best signal. Use the interactive map below as a guide.

How to choose the best mobile broadband plan

Because mobile broadband is built to travel with you, it’s best to consider where you use it most: at home, in specific areas or wherever you may roam abroad. For predictable areas, use that same interactive map above to determine which network provider offers the best reception in these locations.

After all, mobile broadband is only as good as your signal strength. It’s also worth weighing up how much data you intend on using, then scaling it up or down proportionately. Certain mobile broadband providers offer generous data caps but may charge extra if you bust those caps, while others slow speeds, which can help control costs.

If you want a mobile broadband plan that you don’t mind paying extra for, go with Telstra. Optus and Vodafone have smaller networks (in that order, too), but tend to offer more competitive pricing. Telstra, though, has the widest-reaching network, which includes 4G and 5G.

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Brodie Fogg is the Australian editorial lead at He has covered consumer tech, telecommunications, video games, streaming and entertainment for over five years at websites like WhistleOut and Finder and can be found sharing streaming recommendations at 7NEWS every month.

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Punk, Parody, Politics: Inside Sharptooth's Fight to Make Hardcore That Matters | Revolver

Punk, Parody, Politics: Inside Sharptooth's Fight to Make Hardcore That Matters

Singer Lauren Kashan: "Screaming feels like purging all of the pain and anger and injustice out of my body"
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"I made the most feminine thing anyone's ever seen in hardcore or metalcore" proclaims Sharptooth's lead screamer Lauren Kashan. From her home in Boston, where a pet reptile is currently running loose, the former zoologist is discussing the music video for "Say Nothing (In the Absence of Content)," a single off the band's sophomore LP, Transitional Forms. In it, Lauren screams as though she has five lungs and four throats, dressed in hyperfeminine pop-star garb, imitating the likes of Kesha and Lady Gaga. "Now this is the part of the song/Where we slow shit way down for you/So you can all kill each other/It doesn't even matter what I'm saying here anyway/Can you even understand a fucking word I say?" she asks in the video, dressed as Katy Perry on a pastel-pink cloud, seemingly mocking the genre she's part of. Why? "Because one of the biggest issues in metalcore and hardcore is aggressive toxic masculinity," she says. "There's an abject negativity for the feminine in this scene. I made something calling out all the bullshit."

Hardcore was originally built to outpunk the punks. When the latter genre fell flaccid, a new community came together to tackle the big issues of their day. Armed with a sound brutal enough to fuck fascism with, the scene not only offered an outlet for the kind of trauma and rage considered too excessive for polite society, but it also harnessed that energy as a political call to action. When Kashan discovered Baltimore's hardcore scene during her adolescence in the early Aughts, the bands onstage would sandwich their songs with diatribes on systemic oppression, and attendees would go home with a zine detailing some of the city's political injustices. Then the tide turned. Rage became individualized, hardcore turned inward. The scene and its songs were largely hollowed of political meaning, she says, and instead began to function as instruments of male aggression. Women weren't welcome. "No clit in the pit," Kashan was instructed. "People didn't go to those spaces to feel ignited socially and politically anymore, and they still don't," she says, "I'm like, do y'all know the roots of your genre at all?" Today, Sharptooth are attempting to both return the genre to its political roots and to move it forward — to widen its scope and representation.

Sharptooth were an almost unrecognizable beast when they formed in 2012. For one, the lineup is 40 percent different today, with original bassist Phil Rasinski and drummer Connor Mac replaced by Peter Bruno and Matt Hague, respectively. More important, the group took more of an apolitical pop-punk approach before Kashan put the sharp in Sharptooth. Once she joined, her bandmates gave her the opportunity to steer the group's creative direction and purpose. What emerged, at first, was extremely brazen. "Fuck You Donald Trump," one of the band's first singles, established their sociopolitical approach, as did their 2017 debut, Clever Girl, but both, Kashan admits, lacked the nuance Sharptooth have today. Transitional Forms holds everything their first album may have lacked. Instead of spouting sociopolitical platitudes, the album holds its listener to account. Fuckboys who date feminists just for the optics are called out. As are absolutists. As are rapists. As are the solely self- indulgent. It is, unsurprisingly, not easy listening. When you turn on Transitional Forms, you're tuning in to the sound of someone screaming for their life.

"Passion is just what's always drawn me to music," she says, "whether it's a musical or whether somebody's very impassioned, telling you about the struggles of their day-to-day life." Educated at a performing arts school in Baltimore, Kashan originally came to music through interpretation and emulation. Her parents recognized their daughter's talent for singing from an early age and paid for her vocal lessons for at least a decade, a privilege she recognizes: "I'm a white girl from a very well-off white family," she admits. When she first heard Atreyu — her gateway band into metal and hardcore — she was almost immediately able to imitate Alex Varkatzas' vocals. In her early screamo days, she wasn't concerned with finding a voice of her own, "since my background wasn't in creating art, but embodying it," Kashan says. "That's what theater is all about — the act of leaving yourself behind and becoming someone else for a while, something that's very appealing when you're a depressed teenager."

At school, Kashan carried a trauma her classmates seemingly did not. She went through her high school years with undiagnosed depression, which caused her to numb herself with drugs and cauterize her pain with screaming metal. Through the latter, she was eventually able to discover her own voice — a process that's been a long time in the making. "When you're one of the only women in the genre, there aren't a lot of people you can be compared to, and usually those comparisons aren't accurate." Determined to define her own identity, Kashan's journey to discovering her true voice was helped along by screaming-coach-to-the-stars Melissa Cross, who taught her how to equate feelings with sound. "After that, it became so much less about trying to emulate another person's voice or range, and more about seeing how much you're capable of yourself. I feel like I can do anything now."

You have to be a certain kind of person to take pleasure from screaming at a crowd of people, and Kashan is that certain kind of person. Metalcore and hardcore, despite the scenes' pitfalls, have been the only genres to give her the outlet she needs. "Screaming to me feels like purging all of the pain and anger and injustice out of my body," she says. "Metalcore has made me feel empowered and strong in the face of pain and turmoil in my life. This is the place where we go to get all those feelings out, because, especially as a woman, people have a really big problem if you're outwardly angry or loud or seem argumentative or confrontational."

But performing trauma for a crowd can sometimes take its toll. There have been times Kashan's felt "unbelievably drained and mentally bludgeoned" in having to confront and articulate her most traumatic experiences for an audience. "I think the biggest indicator of that was my experiences in playing 'Left 4 Dead' because that song is about me becoming OK with the fact that I was able to verbalize that I was raped. I put that song out into the world in a way that felt empowering and safe." But, surprise: There are days you wake up not in the mood to recount your rape yet again. "I would talk about it, pretty much every time we played that song live, but there did start to become a point when I did need to become careful about when I played that song, who I played it to and where I'm at mentally in order to be able to do that." For Kashan, it's been a difficult tightrope to navigate — feeling obligated to speak up for people who don't have a voice, while at the same time, having to protect herself.

Sometimes, the scene isn't always the safest environment to do so. It's no secret that Sharptooth are semi-frequently targeted by a portion of hardcore's less progressive fans, the kind who come to the scene as a form of escape, or to just unleash some aggression. They're also the type of fans who want to keep politics and femme and minority representation out of the scene "When they tell us to 'keep the politics out of it,' I'm like, you're at a fucking hardcore show. It's like going to a political protest and being like, 'Guys, guys, we just need to calm down and go home.'"

Despite the pushback her band might receive, Kashan's determined to stay the course. "I could decide that I don't want to be in metalcore or hardcore anymore because I don't like the problems in it, or I could choose to stay in it because I love this music and I believe so much in its ability to heal people and to help people come together and find a sense of unity," she says. "Nothing changes in the world if you just run away from things that are hard or bad."


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Club Twickenham – 6 Nations

Thank you to all those that have supported Club Twickenham so far this year and congratulations to the lucky individuals that were successful in the ballot, each winning a pair of tickets for the two home England internationals in the 2018 6 Nations.

Giulia Kelly – England v Wales
Steve Purser – England v Ireland

It is still not too late to join for the draw for the remaining home internationals for 2018. And what an exciting set of fixtures we have; England will be facing the might of the All Blacks, South Africa, Japan and Australia on home soil as part of their challenging schedule leading up to the Rugby World Cup in 2019.

Club Twickenham supports the RGS OPPORTUNITIES FUND – established to provide support to children from disadvantaged backgrounds who are unable to participate in wider educational enrichment trips due to financial constraints.

You can purchase a maximum of 5 entries to the draw at £60 per entry. Current value of a pair of tickets £180 – £200.

Please contact Jonny Hylton if you would like to become a member:

Below: Steve Purser enjoying the England v Ireland game at Twickenham (but not the result or cold weather!)

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Why should I attend my hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ)?

The ALJ hearing is the best chance that you have of winning your case. Whether you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSD, SSDI, or DIB) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), about half of claimants who attend their hearing win. In comparison, only about a third of claimants who initially apply for disability benefits win.

A hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) is by far the most important step in the Social Security disability application and appeals process. The hearing is the first time that the person who makes the decision, the ALJ, will speak with you about your disabilities and how your severe physical or mental impairments limit your ability to perform basic work activities like sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, concentrating, remembering, following directions, or getting along with others.

The ALJ hearing is also the first time that the decision in your case will be fully spelled out in a written decision. Even though the Social Security Administration (SSA) must give you a written explanation at each step of the application and appeal process, the ALJ decision gives the most detail.

If your hearing decision is unfavorable, the hearing sets the stage for future appeals. You want to include all your medical evidence before the hearing begins, and you want to obtain as many medical opinions as possible. It’s much harder to get this evidence reviewed once the hearing record is closed and the hearing is decided.

About 90% of claimants are represented at their hearings, and having an experienced attorney increases your chances of winning.

An experienced lawyer will have done hundreds of disability hearings and will know how to obtain medical and other evidence to help win your case. For example, if you’re working but not performing substantial gainful activity (SGA), you may need evidence from your employer to prove your case.

An experienced lawyer will also help prove the disability case throughout the five-step sequential analysis, which the ALJ will follow when deciding your case.

If you have a severe physical or mental illness or injury, you should consult with an attorney experienced in Social Security disability for help and advice proving your case.

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Wheelbarrows and More, Trusted by Australians for Over 60 Years

However, if your requirement is to move a heavier load that requires more mechanical labour than manual, we recommend investing in a tow tug.

Similar to a trailer, garden carts are designed to be attached to ride on lawn mowers and are perfect for hobby farmers, sporting clubs, and small businesses such as garden supply stores. Simply attach the cart to your ride on mower for a hassle-free method of transporting loads.

When deciding between buying a plastic or steel wheelbarrow, it’s important to consider what you’ll be using it for. Steel wheelbarrows are well suited to more heavy-duty jobs such as transporting cement, bricks and other bulky objects due to their particularly resilient steel tray. These wheelbarrows are a must for bricklayers or anyone looking to shovel and mix loads of cement inside the tray.

Meanwhile, plastic wheelbarrows and garden tub carts are lighter and better suited to moving bark, plants and mulch. Popular among gardeners and landscapers, they’re also ideal for day-to-day use.

Browse our complete range of wheelbarrows and garden carts online today. Alternatively, you can get in touch with our friendly team to learn more.

We at Richmond Wheel and Castor Co. have been in our craft since 1958 by this point, we’ve learned about what each profession and industry needs and expects from us and our products. We know that most professionals in physical labour jobs rely on one set of sturdy, durable, versatile tools and equipment. None of it needs to be fancy. It just needs to get the job done and be able to take a beating over the years. Every professional has a “trusty something.” So, we decided long ago to become the manufacturers of those trusty somethings. We decided to manufacture that small wheelbarrow that every gardener praises for 15 years, and then some. Now, over 60 years later, our once-small, family business does that in every state, plus Auckland.

When you’re looking for wheelbarrows for sale, you’re looking to buy the one you won’t need to replace for as long as possible. We at Richmond pride ourselves on offering that option. That’s how we’ve lasted all this time. Richmond has survived and expanded throughout every recession and every financial crisis. Anytime things got difficult for Australians, we toughed it out, making sure we still offered people only the best. We haven’t been around longer than some countries just through business savvy; we’ve lasted and grown because we’re still that same family business that cares about satisfied customers. We’re proud of every job we’ve made a little easier for professionals out there. We hope you’ll be the next satisfied customer to join that list.

Multiple Wheelbarrow Wheels Designs for Multiple Fields

We don’t have just one type of wheelbarrow for sale. Some jobs require speed, while others require much more durability and capacity. So, our models reflect those differences. We’ve designed several different big or small wheelbarrows for different fields. That includes literal fields, if you’re a landscaper, farmer, or gardener.

If you’re working mostly with landscaping, you’ll likely prefer a lighter, quicker wheelbarrow with a plastic tray. These models are very easy to store and transport, which makes them handy for professionals with multiple work sites in a single day. They’re also the best option for homeowners looking to handle the work done in their homes and yards. While they’re made of plastic, that’s not to say they’re not durably made. They’re still made using heavy-duty materials and designed to handle 150kg. In other words, our plastic tray wheelbarrows are the middle ground between sturdy and light.

Meanwhile, our steel tray wheelbarrows are more suited to construction and road work. We have several models of these steel trays, including extra wide ones for larger carrying capacity with more manoeuvrability. The steel tray is also better at handling materials which cause plenty of wear & tear, such as sand, concrete, and rocks. For especially rough work, we have a heavy-duty model with a reinforced tray. If you’re looking for a strong, safely manoeuvrable wheelbarrow that won’t be melted away by transporting rough materials, you’ll appreciate our steel tray versions.

The wheelbarrow wheels also come in several styles. We offer both simply puncture-proof and pneumatic wheels, depending on whether your work area is a puncturing hazard. We also offer both wide and narrow wheels depending on whether you’re looking for speed or safety.

Find Your Small Wheelbarrows Online or In Person

You can find the addresses and contact details of all our showrooms under “Contact Us”.
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