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How to Quit Smoking

There is no question, that amongst the hardest things an average person may have to do these days, to improve one’s health is to a) lose weight and b) quit smoking. If you are of the lucky percentile that is the correct weight, and does not smoke, I say, well done! But for those of you cursed with the task of either one of choices a or b above, I sympathize entirely.

My piece here will deal exclusively with my smoking habit which began quite late, relatively speaking, at 22 years of age. I was in the final year of college, facing into my critical final exams. A room mate, seeing my stress, jokingly suggested I have a cigarette to help relax my frayed nerves. Being a non-smoker at the time, I refused. However later on that evening, I took him up on the offer and puffed my first cigarette. After the initial nausea and aversion, I persevered and soon found that I could not do without my new found ‘crutch’. I knew full well I was on the road to poor health and even poorer finances, given the price of cigarettes at that time, and the fact I was not working yet.

It was also the start of my journey to actually quitting them. In fact after the first packet, I gave them up, trusting my will power alone not to purchase the next packet. However, within 2 days I found myself asking the local shop assistant for the same ones again. Cursing inwardly, at my weakness, I resolved to not smoke them. But in this also, I failed. As soon as the next perceived stress event entered my life, I was puffing away gladly and thus the bond was complete.

It took me 15 years to finally kick them, and I will outline the methods I used. There is nothing special or unique about what I did, but in order to quit smoking, you need to be strong and mentally ready to give them up. Lets examine the first method, will power.

Giving up smoking through will power, especially for a heavy smoker, is next to impossible for the average man or woman. I don’t want to discourage this method, as its often the first one we use in order to quit smoking. The first thing to do is to to set a date in which you will quit smoking. Write it down! This date should be within two weeks of when you write it down otherwise you will get forgetful and your motivation will sag. You must decide on that date whether you will go ‘cold turkey’ and quit straightaway, or resolve to halve the amount you currently smoke, halving again within 10 days and so on until you finally are no longer smoking. Personally I found the cold turkey method far more effective, at least for the short term. And it can work for you too. I found that the act of taking out a cigarette was almost sub conscious, and so I started sucking hard candy or lollipops, Kojak style. I also found that I put on weight through eating more food, perhaps in response to my cravings and ultimately, I found myself within 4 weeks back on the cigarettes again.

My next method was acupuncture. This I found had no effect for me, but I have talked to people who have successfully overcome their nicotine addiction through this method. It is worth a try. It does not hurt, and indeed I found the actual experience of the tiny needles quite relaxing. This method can be expensive too, but it may or may not work for you.

The third method is hypnotherapy. For me this was the one I had the best hope for and to a certain degree it does work. The hypnotherapist would suggest to my subconscious that I did not want the cigarette and that I would feel sick everytime I lit up one. This worked for me for some time but in order for you to continue abstinence from the cigarette, you need to make regular check ups with him/her. Unfortunately, I did not do this and my lapses allowed me to overcome the sub conscious mental barrier, once a stress event loomed on the horizon. I do recommend that you find a good hypnotherapist, and try this out. Get recommendations for the best and be prepared to pay big bucks. It may well save your life.

The 4th method is nicotine patches. Again, you will find some people think they are the best thing since sliced bread, however I found their effect negligible and ultimately I ended up putting on patches like tattoos while lighting up on the other, or so it seemed. Gum is also available and this chewing mechanism may also help with the need to open something and put into your mouth, as you do with a cigarette. Vape with 18650 battery is still questionable. Some say it is a good alternative while some people say it is not. So when considering vape, it is advisable to conduct your own research first and try to ask medical professionals so you can fully decide about it. 

Ultimately though it was through the worst way that I learned to quit. I had a close friend, not the person who gave me the first cigarette, but another smoker, who after smoking since he was 13, was diagnosed with lung cancer, terminal, at age 41. He went very quickly, within months, and left behind a young family, utterly devastated. He blamed cigarettes and his inability to give up for his predicament. I was shocked into looking at cigarettes as a mortal enemy and not as a ‘friend’ who you would look to in times of happiness or stress.

Within a month of his diagnosis, I had given them up. It sometimes takes a real personal shock to shake you out of lethargy and laziness. I realize that many people reading this would prefer that I had a practical solution as to how to give up smoking, but if you want to quit, look around you and resolve to stop today. Tell as many people as possible that you are intending to quit or have quit. This will prevent them offering you a cigarette socially. Out of sight, out of mind.

I wish you all the best in your attempts to quit the dreaded ‘weed’

Installing the Aztech WL230 USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter

Now that the wireless router I bought is working perfectly in my home, I placed the device in my room which is located at the very edge of the house. My elder sister’s room is located about 20m away with numerous walls in between the distance. A problem was encountered when she uses her office supplied IBM laptop. The Aztech 802.11b/g Wireless Broadband Router WL830RT4 now works perfectly as you learn about it through Linksys wrt 1900 ac manual. The Dell Inspiron 1500 laptop is able to surf the internet at optimum speeds anywhere in the house, including in my sister’s room. However, the IBM laptop did not fare well, presenting network connection recognition problems achieving a fluctuating wireless connection of between 24mbps to a pathetic 1mbps upon successful connection.

To resolve the problem, it became necessary for me to place the wireless router outside of my room, closer to her room, in the middle of the house. Doing so, it was necessary for me to purchase the Aztech WL230USB 2.0 wireless adaptor for my pc in my room since the modem had to go outside my room along with the wireless router. It did not make much sense for me to buy a 15 meter long LAN cable to connect the wireless router to the pc in my room because it would cost just slightly below buying the Aztech WL230USB 2.0 wireless adaptor. I bought the device at FMC technologies on the 3rd floor of Ampang Point they gave me a good price for it as I bargained to include a Belkin 4 power socket surge protector into my purchase. Also, I had the option of buying the items online at a lower price.

Windows OS will automatically pick up the Aztech WL230USB 2.0 wireless adaptor once you install it on your pc or laptop. Windows will request that you provide the installation CD for installing the device. Just skip it. Instead, insert the provided CD into your computer launch the Aztech WL230USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter installation program. Complete the installation restart your computer. After restarting your computer, you will find that a new network connection has been installed on your computer.

To confirm, you may want to go to START, then CONTROL PANEL; then choose NETWORK CONNECTIONS. In NETWORK CONNECTIONS, you can see ‘Wireless Network Connection 2’ which means that the WL230USB WIRELESS B+G USB 2.0 Adapter has been perfectly installed on your computer. Consequently, click twice to open up the WL230USB WIRELESS B+G Utility in the quick tab on the lower right of your screen. Go to the Site Survey tab choose your wireless network.

Just like when including another computer on your wireless network, choose the wireless network you want to join to provide the password. In the case of WL230USB WIRELESS B+G Utility, the password is termed Network Key. Key-in the password in the Network Key blank space   Confirm Network Key blank space then press OK. You should now be connected to the wireless network. It’s easy! The Aztech WL230USB 2.0 wireless is truly a ‘Plug  Play’ device!

Lord of the Rings Online: The New World of Warcraft?

Everyone knows what the Lord of the Rings is. Not everyone has read the books, not everyone has watched the movies, and not everyone has actually experienced anything to do with Lord of the Rings. But, just like the legend of Atlantis, and the story of King Arthur, everyone has at least a basic knowledge of Lord of the Rings. When Lord of the Rings Online came out, there were the few frenzied fans who were worried that Turbine wouldn’t get the color of Gimli’s beard right, or some other insignificant detail. But everyone else seemed to be pleasantly surprised, and waited with baited breath. Then The Lord of the Rings came out, and people finally got to play it. There were those who assumed that it would be horrible, as most book to game conversions are, and those who thought Turbine would screw up. What they didn’t expect was an excellently designed game, with graphics up to par with Everquest 2, and perfectly fitting sound. And you know what? They got Gimli’s beard right after all.

Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO, for short) is a beautifully designed game, really bringing Tolkien’s world to life. It was quite obvious that Turbine had dozens of people poring over Tolkien’s books for every significant detail (and Tolkien had a lot of them), and they reconstructed Middle Earth perfectly. There are cutesy little Hobbit towns with Hobbit holes, which will make you grin every time you see them. There are grand cities; the mist-filled Barrowdowns are perfectly creepy, and the war-torn mountains of the Ettenmoors look like hell raged through. Everything looks and sounds perfect. The sounds are great to listen to, with grand sounding music for the Elven city of Rivendale, and heart pounding tribal music in the Old Forest will get your blood pumping. The role of the nazguls rode dragons was impressive in the drama. The sounds of the dragon can be heard clearly through the person watching the drama without any disturbance. 

The fighting in Lord of the Rings is fun, and you can pick between four different races, the Elves, the Dwarves, the Men, and the Hobbits (yes, you can actually be a Hobbit), with seven different classes available, all of them finely balanced. Both the stealthy Burglar and the fast shooting Hunter have their distinct roles in grouping, and all the classes are able to be played on their own, without grouping, a feature that not too many MMORPGs have. You can join with other players in groups called fellowships, and in guilds called kinships, and this is fairly important to the game later on, as it can get hard.

For players who want to PVP, there is that option available, but in a different manner. Instead of just going up to a player and attacking him, when you reach level 10 you can take a portal that lets you take control of a monster class, and any players in the mountains of Ettenmoors will be able to fight you. These monsters are automatically level 50, the highest level, and not very many people are that high level yet, so it is not known how well this idea (called ‘monster play’) will turn out.

The interface in LOTRO is streamlined, well designed, easy to use…and shamelessly ripped off from World of Warcraft. But, why not rip it off? World of Warcraft did it perfectly, so Turbine took it, and even fixed some of the minor issues, and used it to good effect with LOTRO. It greatly helps with questing to have a good interface, and LOTRO supplied that.

Questing in LOTRO starts out by giving you the feeling that you’ve already done them before, with pretty standard questing. But after the first few levels of quests, they start coming into their own, with very well told storylines, and a lot of good writing for the quests. Questing is the way to go if you want to level quickly, as it is actually easier and more lucrative than grinding.

And now then there are the problems with the game. “Crickets chirping”. That’s strange. There are hardly any problems with LOTRO. There are a few nitpicky things, but they are so small, you tend to overlook them. The thing about LOTRO is that the game is actually fun to play. That sounds insignificant, but it is surprising how many games aren’t fun to play, so that’s actually a big deal. And the game was one of the most bug-free games I’ve ever played, even at launch, which is unheard of in MMORPG launches. All in all, this is a game that can easily contend with mainstream MMORPGs, and become one itself. Good looking, true to the books, and fun to play, Lord of the Rings Online may become the new World of Warcraft.

A Guide To Buying a Carhartt Belt

A belt is very important in a man’s outfit, because it makes the outfit complete with the pants, making it a formal look. This is why men should buy belts that are of the highest quality, made of quality materials, and sturdy. Not to mention perfect for all outfits and their overall style.

Carhatt is one of the top brands for men’s belts presently. They’re comfortable, stylish, and durable. Made from the best quality materials available, these belts can endure the trials of everyday wear. There is a long line of belts available with a wide range of materials, colors, buckle design, and sizes.

You can find Carhartt belts in some retail sellers, and you can get your belts from them. Unfortunately, they usually don’t have a lot of stocks and you may not like the kinds that they have to offer. The best option if for you to buy them at the online store where they have a full catalog of all of the styles and can get them to you in a few weeks or so.

If you are undecided as to buying it online because of sizing, then don’t worry. Carhartt provides size charts so you will know which size is best for you, and it is a good idea to get a size higher, there are extra holes for your buckle anyways.

Keep in mind that your belt is not supposed to be the key piece in your outfit, so stick with simple and elegant styles. Also, you need not buy belts that are more expensive than your whole suit or pair of shoes. Carhartt’s belts are stylish and are great for the modern world. There are different colors like leather colors, brown, and black.

Your belt should also complement the color and style of your wallet. It is not advisable to use cheap and low quality wallet. This might ruin your entire outfit. So make sure to buy stylish and fashionable wallet from https://edcharly.com/blogs/news/why-do-you-need-a-travel-wallet

Make sure that the belt you buy fits with your style and the rest of your wardrobe. Even if it catches your eye, if it doesn’t match with your outfit, then it’s considered a fashion faux pas. If your belt doesn’t match with your shoes, then don’t wear it. What you should remember when wearing a belt is that it should match with your shoes in terms of color and luster. For example, if you have shiny brown shoes, then you shouldn’t wear a plain brown belt. The best way to avoid this is to have a collection of Carhartt belts that match with all of your shoes.

More casual belts are more versatile, as they can be worn with any pair of jeans and rubber shoes, and still look great. Wearing boots is different though, because they, like formal shoes, have to match with your belt in order to look good. After reading these tips, you should be able to buy your ideal Carhartt men’s belt. Make sure to follow everything and not to look over any details, as it can prove to have bad results. Not to mention, once you have your Carhartt belt, keep it safe and clean. Do this by keeping them properly hung on belt racks away from direct sunlight, as it might fade the belt.

Five Steps to Avoid Student Loan Wage Garnishment

The best way to prevent wage garnishment and bankruptcy is to never let a loan lapse in the first place. It is best, and recommended, to contact the people that own your loan and work something out before garnishment ever starts. If your loan has gotten that far, it is important to know your rights. Though garnishment laws are different for each state, Student loans are federally insured and do not fall under bankruptcy protection.

Keep in mind that the Department of Education is only entitled by law to garnish 15% of your net income. They can draw this amount as long as your weekly pay doesn’t fall below federal minimum wage. You cannot take home less than $217.50 per week and they are not allowed to garnish your wages below that. They do have the right to levy bank account and take your property without a judgment in court. If you are in a tough financial situation, it is in your best interest to contact the Department of Education. If child support or home payments are conflicting with you financial situation, and you are struggling to stay afloat, you might be able to prove financial hardship and be able to work out a deal to delay, or stop garnishment from happening.

  • The easiest thing to stop the garnishment is to pay it off in full. If the loan has gotten to this stage, it probably is not an option however. Paying the loan in full will stop or prevent the garnishment.
  • Contact the company that owns your loan and find out who filled the writ of garnishment. When Creditors own a loan or are trying to collect, it is possible to work out a payment plan or settlement before the loan goes to garnishment.
  • Research a writ of garnishment. In some hardship cases, garnishments can be stopped or delayed. Find out the court that issued the garnishment and file a “claim of exemption” form.
  • Request a full accounting of what you owe and whom you owe it to and get it in writing. Don’t be taken advantage of. Once you know the facts, it may be in your interest to seek legal advice.
  • Allow your wages to be garnished. If it does not put you in a terrible position, and you are to pay it, one option and similar feature that’s also present in Docker, is to allow your wages to be garnished and pay what is owed. If it gets this far, and you do nothing about it, the garnishment will continue until the amount is paid back in full. Not the most attractive of options, but it will remove the debt from your record eventually.

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