We hit a pothole, and the pothole hit our wallets. This morning we were cruising down Lakeshore Drive when we struck a nefarious pothole. It wasn’t that wide, maybe only a foot or so, but it was also about a foot deep. We hit it while going about 40 mph. That instant I saw our hubcap go careening off in the distance. When we stopped to check the damage, we saw that there were two deep gouges in the rubber tire plus a huge dent in the rim. After I stopped stomping around the parking lot cursing, we changed the tire. Tonight Him dropped the car off at our mechanic to have it repaired. We’re guessing the bill we be around 0. Damn you, Chicago pot holes!!! (okay, so maybe I spent the whole day stomping around cursing).

I did find this nice blog post by The Expired Meter that explains how we can go about trying to get the city of Chicago to pay for half the repair bill (in 4-6 months, blarg!).

Tonight I stopped by our local Jewel grocery store and was surprised to see a posted notice that “Effective May, 2009, Jewel will no longer accept expired coupons.” Coupons have long been a major part of our strategy to reduce household expenses, and we have always used expired coupons (with the permission of the customer service personnel). I completely understand that the stores need to be able to redeem the coupons they receive, and this new policy will allow them to be reimbursed for all the coupons that accept. Still, I can’t help but feel a little sad.

It is common for coupons and sales to run in cycles, so that the current coupons are not valid during big sales. We have always strategized and saved the coupons until the items went on sale, then combined the discounts. It’s a shame that families will no longer be able to use this strategy to cut costs, just when many households have lost their income or savings.

Is your local grocery store still accepting expired coupons?

If you want to catch a cheating spouse, then read this.

by Anna Baumgartner

If you feel that your partner is cheating on you and you think, that
it is time to check it out, then read further.

There are some typical signs that your husband or wife is cheating on
you:

1) Usually it becomes very visible a special care on cell phone. If
before he or she could easy let it laying everywhere, now he (she )
takes it to the bath, to the toilet, keeps it permanently in the
pocket. Visits to the toilet might become longer and oftener than
usual. SMSs pop up very often.

2) The quantity of Business trips, seminars, dinners is growing. It
happens, that even over the weekends your love is taking part in
seminars, conferences, partners meetings.

3) Your best half starts coming later and later and sometimes not at
all. He was drinking too much with partners and decided to stay by
friend from the office not to take a risk to drive home. And it
becomes rather normal after some time. Do you believe all these
stories? I guess,not!

4) It seems to you that you smell another perfume. Also very usual
sign.

5) Most of the things what you do are getting on his or her nerves.

6) No compliments. As if you would not exist.

7) Kisses become not that long and not that warm, sometimes forgotten
at all.

His/her mind is often somewhere else, he/she does not listen to
that what you are telling..

9) He/she avoids to look into your eyes. ..and so on.

You know, I could add here, unfortunately, a lot of other typical
signs. And very often we dont want to believe it, we close our eyes on
these things, because it was always a full trust and it is just
difficult to start understanding, that there are changes, which have
a smell of an affair.

Nowadays 75% of all relationships are affected by infidelity. It looks
pretty much!

There are proven methods to catch your cheating spouse or partner,
which helped a lot of people.

It hurts, no doubts, to figure out the truth, but you know quicker
where you are and how to start putting things on the right place.

No one likes to look foolish, and, I believe, you also not. The most
important is to take a decision, that you are ready for any truth.
Make a clear step by step plan and catch your cheating spouse.

There are lot of methods to figure out the truth. In some cases it
saves the relationship, in some not. It depends on how long and deep
the affair is, and, of course, if you have at all a wish, after you
know the whole truth, to save your relationship.

It really depends on the situation how you deal after you know the
whole truth.

But if you are really looking for evidences, you will find a help
here:

About the Author: Proven system How to catch a cheating spouse [1].
Respect yourself! You can also find a lot of interesting information
about relationships on www.saveloverelationship.com [2]

Links:
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[1] http://nevercheatonme.info
[2] http://www.saveloverelationship.com/

http://www.articlejunktion.com/2009/04/if-you-want-to-catch-a-cheating-spouse-then-read-this/

When to Report Domestic Violence

by A Nutt

Domestic violence is a serious problem in our society. No one has the
right to intentionally inflict harm upon another person. Domestic
violence is any type of abusive behavior by one partner that attempts
to manipulate, dominate, and gain and maintain control over the other
partner. Abuse can occur in any type of relationship such as
heterosexual couples, gay and lesbian couples, common law
relationships, new relationships, dating relationships, and long term
relationships. Abuse takes place in all communities, ages, social
classes, and cultures.

There are many forms of domestic violence that include: physical
abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, social control, and financial
control. Domestic violence can take many forms including physical
violence, sexual assault, emotional abuse, or social or financial
control.

Domestic abuse does not have to be physical or sexual to be considered
domestic violence. No form of abuse is acceptable. The following
details the types of abuse that should be reported

Domestic abuse does not have to be physical or sexual to be considered
domestic violence. No form of abuse is acceptable. The following
details the types of abuse that should be reported

Emotional abuse: This type of abuse takes place when a partner uses
abusive words to maintain control. The victim will be afraid to speak
out because of the fear of retaliation by the abuser. The victim will
often be depressed and have no self esteem. Threats abusers will make
include: threatening to kill the partner and/or family members,
threatening to take his or her own life, threaten to hurt the children
or pets, and constantly calling the partner names and yelling and
criticizing them.

Social abuse: This type of abuse involves a partner trying to control
the other partners social and financial life. It can include: keeping
them in the house by taking away their vehicle and money,
disconnecting the phone, keeping them away from family and friends,
locking them in a room, keeping them from attending community
activities such as Church or parent/teacher sessions at their
childrens school, and fighting with family and friends. They may also
take control of the bank accounts and paying the bills.

Stalking; This type of behavior involves one partner harassing the
other partner. It can be in the form of following them to school,
work, or to a social event. They may stand outside and watch them.
They will also constantly call and email. They may also try to contact
them through coworkers, friends, and family.

Cyberstalking: This abuse takes place using the internet and email
technology to stalk a person. It is a deliberate and persistent method
of contacting a person. The messages are usually disturbing and
threatening.

Sexual abuse: This type of abuse takes place when a partner forces the
other partner to engage in uncomfortable sexual activities. Types of
abuse include: making them have sex when they dont want to, making
them have sex with other people, engaging in sexual activities that
are painful and demeaning, and rape.

Spiritual Abuse: This form of abuse involves one person using
religious beliefs to manipulate and control a partner. They may use
religion to force a partner to live a certain way. They may force
their children to practice their beliefs and they may ridicule or
belittle a partners beliefs.

The worst outcome of a domestic violence partnership is the death of a
partner. Domestic murder is very common throughout the world. Without
help or intervention, the risk of death becomes greatly increased. If
you know someone who is the victim of abuse or if you are an abuse
victim, it is important to contact the proper authorities for help.
Love is not supposed to hurt.

About the Author: Criminal Attorney Fort Lauderdale [1] specializing
in domestic violence, sex crimes, drug crimes, motor automobile
related crimes and white collar crime laws [2] in Florida.

Links:
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[1] http://www.lyonssnyder.com
[2] http://www.lyonssnyder.com/white_collar_crimes.php

http://www.articlejunktion.com/2009/04/when-to-report-domestic-violence/

Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder - Do I Have It?

by Bethany Jordin

If you suspect that you suffer from social anxiety disorder, there are
a few symptoms you will want to be on the lookout for. If you notice
these systems of social anxiety disorder with any kind of consistency
now may be an excellent time to give some serious thought to getting
help for your condition. Herbal and natural remedies to offer a wide
range of products that can help you ease your symptoms of social
anxiety disorder so keep them in mind while considering your options.

1) Suffering from constant and regular panic Attacks. Particularly
those that feel very strong in a social environment where you feel
that people may be passing judgment on you may be very severe. They
may also become so common and even painful enough to seriously affect
your life and you will want to do what ever it takes to avoid them and
work to avoid these anxiety attacks.

2) Do you often miss or even purposely avoid situations that would
force you to socialize just to keep from having a panic attack? Do you
constantly change your schedule or regular social habits in order to
avoid discomfort or uncomfortable situations that might cause you to
have a panic attack? How about important events that involve family or
friends? This is definitely a symptom of social anxiety disorder.

3) Do you change your daily schedule and normal routine out of fear?
When you reschedule a lunch date, or an appointment, and stay away
from meetings because you are experiencing anxiety attacks you are
suffering from yet another symptom of social anxiety disorder.

4) Agoraphobia. Frequent and severe panic attacks in social situations
can lead to agoraphobia. This is essentially the fear of having a
panic attack and losing control in a public place with either no means
of escape or that no help will be available. For many with this
symptom it becomes almost impossible to leave the safe confines of
their home.

5) Your family relationships and friendships may become impossible to
hold onto. Once you start avoiding your social responsibilities with
friends and family they may not be so eager to invite you to a social
get together even though they may not realize that you are suffering
from one of the symptoms of social anxiety disorder. This may lead to
bouts with depression, which is often associated with social anxiety
disorders and is one of the worst symptoms.

6) Escaping social environments in alcohol and drugs could perhaps be
the worst of the symptoms of social anxiety disorders. They may lessen
the regularity and severity of panic attacks, but they will shorten
your list of friends and those who care about you also. This symptom
will negatively impact your health emotionally and physically, but it
will also affect your loved ones adversely to. Prolonged use of these
substances will lead to dependence and since it takes a while for
social anxiety disorders to become recognizable by anyone they may not
realize your problem and come to your aid in time.

The symptoms of social anxiety disorder will become obvious to you as
they begin to appear with greater frequency and familiarity. Once they
do you will want to find as much help as you can. There are many
programs, treatments, and remedies out there to help you control these
disorders, but it is up to you to take the first step.

About the Author: Visit Bethany Jordin's website for more
information on natural antidepressants [1], natural anxiety
treatments, and anxiety disorders in general. Everyone is welcome to
visit at www.naturalantidepressants.info [2]

Links:
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[1] http://www.naturalantidepressants.info
[2] http://www.naturalantidepressants.info

http://www.articlejunktion.com/2009/04/symptoms-of-social-anxiety-disorder-do-i-have-it/