Thursday, May 20, 2004
Had a good lunch with the associate today. He picked a wonderful restaurant, and we made it a two-and-a-half hour event. He told me about the novel he wrote, and the book of short stories he's hoping to produce in his spare time this summer, and I asked him what he could possibly be doing at a law firm. There are people who are passionate about the law, there's no question. There are people who genuinely love the intellectual challenge of what they do here. Absolutely. And there are people who don't, but there aren't any jobs where they would, so why not pick something that pays well and has some prestige. They don't have tremendous passions or productive activities they find fulfilling -- they like good food, good wine, exotic travel, nice things -- so the job that's going to make them happiest is the one that pays well, and they're smart, and this isn't the worst life imaginable, so they make the work-long-hours tradeoff, pretty easily, and they do this for a living. It's understandable. There's nothing else really pulling at them -- maybe family, eventually, but they recognize they have to earn a living somehow, and this is easier and more lucrative than construction, so here they are. It's fine. I get it. But then there's people like this guy. People who are smart enough to do this, and probably do it well and make a good living from it -- but it's never going to be enough, it's never going to be what they really want to be doing, and it's never going to send them home at night truly happy with who they've become. Yet they do it because they're frightened. They're frightened of taking that leap of faith, but not knowing how to turn what excites them and motivates them into a way to make a living, and not sure they really have the talent, and not at all confident it will all work out in the end. And worried that by giving up the safe, reliable, however sould-crushing income stream and societal respectability, they'll have made a disastrous choice that will come back to haunt them in the future. And they can't take the risk. And so they end up here -- not necessarily miserable, although in some cases probably, but resigned, beaten, conquered, tamed -- by a life that isn't really what they feel like they were meant to be doing, isn't really what they feel like they want to be doing, and isn't really what makes them able to look in the mirror without regrets. If he stays here, this is who he will become. He knows it, and, after today, I know it. He can stay, in the cloak of someone who loves the law, or in the cloak of someone who loves nothing so he settles for the law -- but either way, he's hiding. I told him I'd love to read his novel.
# posted by Anonymous @ 7:27 PM 
Comments:
get paid for survey <<< Earn $5 to $75 per survey. >>>
Earn Extra Income Part-Time Anytime Anywhere. How Much Does Your Opinons Worth? Supplement Your Salary. Earn Extra Money Part-time.
Do you have an opinon? Get paid to take Online Paid Survey. Participate in Online Paid Survey and get paid for taking online paid surveys. You can earn between $5 to $75 per survey.
Multilingual : English - Chinese Simplified - Chinese Traditional - Dutch - French - German - Greek - Italian - Japanese - Korean - Portuguese - Russian - Spanish
Earn money part-time for taking online surveys. get paid for survey
<< Home
Occasionally, big firm attorneys swoop into town and tread the pine floors of our county courthouse. It’s always a treat to watch the cufflinks flash as the nine-year associate hands his supervising partner the gilded pleadings. Your blog is a fascinating window into an alien world.
# posted by 
: 9:56 AM
: 9:56 AM
AL, do you think from the second comment posted that the experience is all that different for the small town practitioner or County DA?
Why are Summer Associate's only options to live "in the cloak of someone who loves the law" or "the cloak of someone who loves nothing so he settles"? Was it clear already that he couldn't be one of those that is passionate about what he is going into, or can one not know until they are there? Does it go to motivation?
I ponder these things when I see classmates pursuing the life you describe, and I wonder if they might be locked-in and regretful in a few years. I wonder if they will even care. I question how this is/will change me and if I will choose to accept and become that change, or if I could change to such an extent and not even notice. That concerns me - surely such a thing is not possible. Is it? We always have a choice. Isn't that what makes life bearable?
Why are Summer Associate's only options to live "in the cloak of someone who loves the law" or "the cloak of someone who loves nothing so he settles"? Was it clear already that he couldn't be one of those that is passionate about what he is going into, or can one not know until they are there? Does it go to motivation?
I ponder these things when I see classmates pursuing the life you describe, and I wonder if they might be locked-in and regretful in a few years. I wonder if they will even care. I question how this is/will change me and if I will choose to accept and become that change, or if I could change to such an extent and not even notice. That concerns me - surely such a thing is not possible. Is it? We always have a choice. Isn't that what makes life bearable?
# posted by : 11:42 AM
: 11:42 AM
As someone who is planning to start law school this fall and has an MFA in creative writing plus a solid career in software design behind me, I've given a lot of thought to the issues you've raised. I don't chalk it up to fear; I chalk it up to pragmatism. Law, as I see it, offers the opportunity to have some financial stability plus intellectual challenge. It's similar to the intellectual challenge that makes me love creative writing and software design, and what it lacks in conventional creativity, it makes up for with presenting the possibility of channeling it for a good cause (at least with some pro bono work).
It's easy, from where you are, to sit and see the negatives, and idealize the full-time writing career this associate might be leaving behind. I'd suggest life isn't that black and white - a carefully chosen career satisfies a balance of motivations, not necessarily a single passion. I think it would be interesting to explore the topic with your associate more, from an angle of possibility rather than fear. Yes, he's clearly leaving some things behind or relegating them to second best but he might be moving toward other things, of which you're not aware.
It's easy, from where you are, to sit and see the negatives, and idealize the full-time writing career this associate might be leaving behind. I'd suggest life isn't that black and white - a carefully chosen career satisfies a balance of motivations, not necessarily a single passion. I think it would be interesting to explore the topic with your associate more, from an angle of possibility rather than fear. Yes, he's clearly leaving some things behind or relegating them to second best but he might be moving toward other things, of which you're not aware.
# posted by : 8:00 AM
: 8:00 AM
I'm one of the frieghtened ones also. And I've been running on the fear, while bearing the regret, for a decade and a half.
Unless a person can hide from himself also, settling is a difficult thing to do.
Unless a person can hide from himself also, settling is a difficult thing to do.
# posted by : 7:11 AM
: 7:11 AM
I recently finished grad school (not in law) and chose a bigger, more important, more stable and better-salaried job over a smaller, more exciting, more risky and much lower-salaried one. I've been here 3 months and already I'm starting to wonder. I guess my strategy is to stick with this job, pragmatically, until I have some savings and the ability to leave for something I'd enjoy more. But my question is, how long does that take? With $90 grand of student loans, that could take like 30 years! I wouldn't say I'm 'frightened' but I'm getting a little nervous.
# posted by : 11:57 AM
: 11:57 AM
You have a very good site on free money. This is something I also have a large interest in and have set up a website about free money. Please visit and let me know what you think.
Hilda Johnson-Slaton
Risk-Free Money Auto Income Generator
www.riskfreemoney.biz
Hilda Johnson-Slaton
Risk-Free Money Auto Income Generator
www.riskfreemoney.biz
# posted by : 11:09 PM
: 11:09 PM
Wow, your blog hit the spot. I will definately add it to my favorites. I have a site that pretty much coversrunescape how to make money related stuff. Check it out if you get a chance
# posted by : 8:14 PM
: 8:14 PM
Hey..I found a company that pays you to shop at Wal-Mart or McDonalds..Check it out.....arkansas mystery shopper
# posted by : 11:46 AM
: 11:46 AM
Great blog! - Working from home can be very rewarding. Your blog talks about data entry work at home and and is very informative. Everyone should have a data entry work at home business in order to secure their future finances.
# posted by : 1:37 PM
: 1:37 PM
Wow, I really like this one. I have a website that talks mostly about best internet make money ways You should check it out sometime.
# posted by : 12:04 PM
: 12:04 PM
Wow, I really like this one. I have a website that talks mostly about file federal income tax online You should check it out sometime.
# posted by : 3:56 AM
: 3:56 AM
I enjoyed your health savings plan blog. You might like this**free coupon** site also.
# posted by : 1:00 PM
: 1:00 PM
Wonderful thank you which was consulted very much
But in blog of my site, when that has been written about information business should drop in freely.
free home business
But in blog of my site, when that has been written about information business should drop in freely.
free home business
# posted by : 10:47 PM
: 10:47 PM
Yo, This blog is pretty neat. You should check out mine sometime. It pretty much covers targeted email marketing related stuff.
# posted by : 3:32 PM
: 3:32 PM
Well, here's a refreshing new idea for you, specially and it won't cost you an arm and a leg. specially
Hey i got here searching for ecommerce affiliate program
Your sites not too bad!
You got good rankings for them keywords ecommerce affiliate program
I would personally like to ask you to join my site its a forum about making money online , affiliate programs etc... your a good writer , hope to see you there maybe you can learn too how to make extra cash.
Thanks
ecommerce affiliate program
Your sites not too bad!
You got good rankings for them keywords ecommerce affiliate program
I would personally like to ask you to join my site its a forum about making money online , affiliate programs etc... your a good writer , hope to see you there maybe you can learn too how to make extra cash.
Thanks
ecommerce affiliate program
# posted by : 4:45 PM
: 4:45 PM
I discuss this topic daily myself. I also have a website that talks about extra cash from home related things. Go check it out if you get a chance.
# posted by : 9:40 PM
: 9:40 PM
I like your blog. If you need help with student loan consolidation rate check this out student loan consolidation rate
I just came across your blog about illinois payday loan and wanted to drop you a note telling you how impressed I was with the information you have posted here. I also have a web site about illinois payday loan so I know what I'm talking about when I say your site is top-notch! Keep up the great work, you are providing a great resource on the Internet here! If you get a chance, please stop by illinois payday loan
# posted by : 9:06 AM
: 9:06 AM
Hey, you have a great blog here! I'm definitely going to bookmark you!
I have a network marketing tip site. It pretty much covers network marketing tip type stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
I have a network marketing tip site. It pretty much covers network marketing tip type stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
# posted by : 2:29 AM
: 2:29 AM
Finally a interesting blog. I have a site
about free adverts if your
interested in learning more about or getting
some free info. on free adverts check it out.
about free adverts if your
interested in learning more about or getting
some free info. on free adverts check it out.
# posted by : 3:29 PM
: 3:29 PM
Wow, I really like this one. I have a website that talks mostly about internet marketing email You should check it out sometime.
# posted by : 10:58 PM
: 10:58 PM
Nice blog on advertising austin click pay per. I promote a site advertising austin click pay per you may wish to check out. Thanks.
Hey, you have a great blog here! I'm definitely going to bookmark you!
I have a affiliate income make marketing residual site/blog. It pretty much covers related stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
I have a affiliate income make marketing residual site/blog. It pretty much covers related stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
Hey, you have a great blog here! I'm definitely going to bookmark you!
I have a vickers
vickers
news site/blog. It pretty much covers related stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
I have a vickers
vickers
news site/blog. It pretty much covers related stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
# posted by : 11:22 PM
: 11:22 PM
Your blog about pay survey, provides a wealth of information. I also have a web site & blog about pay survey so I know I'm talking about when I say your site is top-notch! Keep up the great work, you are providing a great resource on the Internet here!
# posted by : 9:16 PM
: 9:16 PM
Hey nice blog!
I want you to come join this site about adult finder friend pass
Its cool Adult Friend Finder
Click the adult finder friend pass link above and join :) see you there
I want you to come join this site about adult finder friend pass
Its cool Adult Friend Finder
Click the adult finder friend pass link above and join :) see you there
# posted by : 6:01 AM
: 6:01 AM
Greetings from the Canuck Border! It's all in good fun, so I thought you and your visitors might enjoy columbia house canada in the form of an Invasion plan for our Northern Neighbors! Just for fun, folks.
# posted by : 9:25 AM
: 9:25 AM
Learn how to quickly create an RSS feeds with our RSS feeder, for high link popularity and ultimately better search engine rankings.
# posted by : 10:38 PM
: 10:38 PM
Great blog you have my friend..
I have a work from home home based business opportunity site. Pretty much related to this site.
Drop by and take a look..
Warmest Regards.
I have a work from home home based business opportunity site. Pretty much related to this site.
Drop by and take a look..
Warmest Regards.
# posted by : 3:07 PM
: 3:07 PM
Hello, I see a great blog here! I'm going to bookmark you!
I have a dynamite napoleon script site/blog. It pretty much covers dynamite napoleon scriptrelated stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
I have a dynamite napoleon script site/blog. It pretty much covers dynamite napoleon scriptrelated stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time :-)
# posted by : 2:05 AM
: 2:05 AM
Just go to Your inbox and Look for your Newsletter publication from the 3 Marketeers Club!
# posted by : 10:29 PM
: 10:29 PM
Great post!
I did a search for gas station houston and found this site. I have put together an ebook I have titled, "Huge Gas Pump Savings."
Dave
http://www.huge-gas-pump-savings.com/
I did a search for gas station houston and found this site. I have put together an ebook I have titled, "Huge Gas Pump Savings."
Dave
http://www.huge-gas-pump-savings.com/
# posted by : 7:42 AM
: 7:42 AM
You'd like via an unsubscribe link at the end of Each Newsletter Publication.
# posted by : 11:10 AM
: 11:10 AM
Hey, you have a great blog here!
I have a exchange improvement link self site/blog. It pretty much covers ##KEYWORD## related stuff.
I have a exchange improvement link self site/blog. It pretty much covers ##KEYWORD## related stuff.
Great Blog you have here! I am going to bookmark this one....
Have you ever wanted to have the upper hand in casino's?
virtual poker
I read some of the books we sell on this site and found out
things I didn't know about. Very informative info. Others sell
these books for $29.95 but I sell them for $9.95.Check this one out :-)virtual poker
Have you ever wanted to have the upper hand in casino's?
virtual poker
I read some of the books we sell on this site and found out
things I didn't know about. Very informative info. Others sell
these books for $29.95 but I sell them for $9.95.Check this one out :-)virtual poker
# posted by : 11:02 AM
: 11:02 AM
Hi there, I think you have a very good Blog, and I will have to Book Mark your blog. I have a web site that talks about online mlm. If you have time maybe you can check it out at online mlm
# posted by : 4:49 PM
: 4:49 PM
Great Blog you have here! I am going to bookmark this one....
Have you ever wanted to have the upper hand in casino's?
free poker game
I read some of the books we sell on this site and found out
things I didn't know about. Very informative info. Others sell
these books for $29.95 but I sell them for $9.95.Check this one out :-)free poker game
Have you ever wanted to have the upper hand in casino's?
free poker game
I read some of the books we sell on this site and found out
things I didn't know about. Very informative info. Others sell
these books for $29.95 but I sell them for $9.95.Check this one out :-)free poker game
# posted by : 12:36 PM
: 12:36 PM
www.getipodsforfree.com has this cool thing where if you just sign up and do an offer, you can get a free ipod
# posted by : 7:48 AM
: 7:48 AM
Nice blog on free online video poker game i enjoyed looking at all the info i also have a page aboutfree online video poker gamecheck it outfree online video poker game
# posted by : 11:14 AM
: 11:14 AM
Hey, I thought I would check out your blog.
I have a cheapest web hosting site/blog. It pretty much covers ##WEB HOSTING## related stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time.
I have a cheapest web hosting site/blog. It pretty much covers ##WEB HOSTING## related stuff.
Come and check it out if you get time.
# posted by : 7:53 AM
: 7:53 AM
So you need a best best best loan loan loan loan uk uk uk uk.net
Get a best best best loan loan loan loan uk uk uk uk.net at Easy Loans UK
Get a best best best loan loan loan loan uk uk uk uk.net at Easy Loans UK
# posted by : 8:14 PM
: 8:14 PM
This is a really well designed blog. By the way, did you know that you can really improve your sales ability, nearly effortlessly by utilizing **Hypnosis?**
# posted by : 10:28 PM
: 10:28 PM
Search engine optimization, submission and highly-targeted traffic can be found exclusively at www.TheOnlinePromoters.com
# posted by : 4:41 PM
: 4:41 PM
You have a great website here, and I'm going to tell all my friends about it.
# posted by : 12:28 AM
: 12:28 AM get paid for survey <<< Earn $5 to $75 per survey. >>>
Earn Extra Income Part-Time Anytime Anywhere. How Much Does Your Opinons Worth? Supplement Your Salary. Earn Extra Money Part-time.
Do you have an opinon? Get paid to take Online Paid Survey. Participate in Online Paid Survey and get paid for taking online paid surveys. You can earn between $5 to $75 per survey.
Multilingual : English - Chinese Simplified - Chinese Traditional - Dutch - French - German - Greek - Italian - Japanese - Korean - Portuguese - Russian - Spanish
Earn money part-time for taking online surveys. get paid for survey
# posted by : 8:16 PM
: 8:16 PM
Have you seen any information on planning a wedding shower ? I just have not had the best results when blog surfing today. Anywho back to my endless search for planning a wedding shower .
Here it is... FREE advertising, FREE download. No cost to you! Get your FREE download NOW! Make money and get FREE advertising! This is a great program for the new year... Check this out now for FREE!
To find out more visit: residual income opportunity site. It successfully exposes FREE information covering traffic and residual income opportunity related stuff. Don't forget, FREE, FREE, FREE!!!
To find out more visit: residual income opportunity site. It successfully exposes FREE information covering traffic and residual income opportunity related stuff. Don't forget, FREE, FREE, FREE!!!
# posted by : 10:15 AM
: 10:15 AM
Hi, I have a fairly new website that has been online for about 8 months. I looked at alot of websites that are in my area home decor online store . So my wife and I thought since we love horses we should build a website around that. I didn;t realize it would be so time consuming though. But we love it and hope to improve and offer some of the best recourses and products available. Hence the search for content new products and information about what we have. If you decide to come and visit maybe you can offer some advice That would be great. If not well you have A great new year. We hope to soon start a new site for horse adoption and rescue. Hopefully in the spring.
Thank you for your BLOG.
Regards,
home decor online store
Thank you for your BLOG.
Regards,
home decor online store
# posted by : 2:47 PM
: 2:47 PM
Hi,
Nice blog. A friend of mine checked out your blog and told me to come here and hopefully find out more about as I am looking into joining . You can't do enough research before going with the best program. Thanks for the info. Have a great day :-)
Nice blog. A friend of mine checked out your blog and told me to come here and hopefully find out more about as I am looking into joining . You can't do enough research before going with the best program. Thanks for the info. Have a great day :-)
# posted by : 3:54 PM
: 3:54 PM
I have found that the best way to find the best prices on Car Hire Nice is to get as many quotes as possible and do the most research you can.
A lot of people are looking for Car Hire Nice and pricing can vary so use websites like Car Hire Nice to help you with your research in finding the best deal...
A lot of people are looking for Car Hire Nice and pricing can vary so use websites like Car Hire Nice to help you with your research in finding the best deal...
# posted by : 4:32 PM
: 4:32 PM
�Cu�l hay ser asustado?Earnestly, Arnita california mortgage loan refinance and debt consolidation
# posted by : 1:01 PM
: 1:01 PM
I still haven't decided what my favorite part is, there are so many to choose from.Earnestly, Dawne cash advance payday loan
# posted by : 1:18 PM
: 1:18 PM
Nunca realmente s� se resolver� en el extremo.Good Wishes, Marvel fax loan no no payday savings teletrak
# posted by : 7:37 PM
: 7:37 PM
cash advance minneapolis is something I wouldn't mind hearing more about.With Compliments, Shalanda cash advance minneapolis
# posted by : 9:44 PM
: 9:44 PM
I was looking for a place that had information on cash advance payday loan, and I found your site.Deeply, Marcela cash advance payday loan
# posted by : 5:13 AM
: 5:13 AM
Neem een goede blik bij wat voor u het belangrijkst is.Aloha, Janiece payday loan fast no fax
# posted by : 6:32 AM
: 6:32 AM
Shop online today. Forget driving to the mall when you can just click the mouse and order from your favorite store. No traffic to deal with
# posted by : 10:48 AM
: 10:48 AM
If you struggle with bad credit, credit card debt, or are facing bankruptcy, our bankruptcy/dect counselling resources can help you understand your finances better and help you improve your financial standing. If your site is of simmilar interest contact me and link sites.
Debt Resources Services.
Debt Resources Services.
# posted by : 2:55 PM
: 2:55 PM
Debt reduction can be done in many different ways. A recent method being used is to buy some debt reduction software.You can purchase debt reduction software online or at a computer software store. The software usually comes with a debt reduction calculator to help you decipher how quickly your debt will be paid off in accordance to your monthly balance payments. Similarly, there are also debt reduction books you can purchase at your local bookstore. The best route for help with debt reduction is to go see a credit counseller or a debt reduction counsellor.
If your site is of similar interest contact me and link sites.
Debt Resources Services.
If your site is of similar interest contact me and link sites.
Debt Resources Services.
# posted by : 3:41 AM
: 3:41 AM
Debt elimination services can help consumers who have more debt than they can manage look into options of reducing or negating that debt. When searching for debt elimination, consumers should seek an agency that offers debt counselling and guidance based on an individual's unique circumstance.
tax debt help
Debt Resources Services.
tax debt help
Debt Resources Services.
# posted by : 5:50 AM
: 5:50 AM
Ich war �ber best ionic air purifiers neugierig, als ich zuerst �ber es h�rte.With Compliments, Horace best ionic air purifiers
# posted by : 12:26 AM
: 12:26 AM
Hi there, you have a really useful blog. Can you believe it? When blog surfing for detailed info on golf gift basket I ended up on your page. Obviously your site is not exactly what I was searching for, but your site caught my interest...now to move on and continue my search for golf gift basket. Thanks for the post.
# posted by : 6:47 AM
: 6:47 AM
Shop online today. Forget driving to the mall when you can just click the mouse and order from your favorite store. No traffic to deal with
# posted by : 5:51 AM
: 5:51 AM
Christmas is just around the corner. No time to go to the mall...then do your shopping online. We sell everything that the mall sells. Shop today!
# posted by : 2:29 AM
: 2:29 AM
Christmas is just around the corner. No time to go to the mall...then do your shopping online. We sell everything that the mall sells. Shop today!
# posted by : 5:17 AM
: 5:17 AM
Shop online today. Forget driving to the mall when you can just click the mouse and order from your favorite store. No traffic to deal with
# posted by : 11:51 AM
: 11:51 AM
Christmas is just around the corner. No time to go to the mall...then do your shopping online. We sell everything that the mall sells. Shop today!
# posted by : 7:46 AM
: 7:46 AM
Hey there Blogger, I was looking for an educational blog experience on 5careers.com and I found your blog-site. this post isn’t exactly what I was searching for but it did get my and interest. Now I know why I found your excellent blog-site when I was looking for 5careers.com related information and I’m glad I did even though its not an exact find. Great Informative Post, thanks for the read and educational experience.
# posted by : 3:18 AM
: 3:18 AM
Hey there Blogger, I was looking for an educational blog experience on 32venture.com and I found your blog-site. this post isn’t exactly what I was searching for but it did get my and interest. Now I know why I found your excellent blog-site when I was looking for 32venture.com related information and I’m glad I did even though its not an exact find. Great Informative Post, thanks for the read and educational experience.
# posted by : 5:49 PM
: 5:49 PM
Hey there Blogger, I was looking for an educational blog experience on 17gain.com and I found your blog-site. this post isn’t exactly what I was searching for but it did get my and interest. Now I know why I found your excellent blog-site when I was looking for 17gain.com related information and I’m glad I did even though its not an exact find. Great Informative Post, thanks for the read and educational experience.
# posted by : 11:54 PM
: 11:54 PM
Hello Blogger, I’m out surfing the web for the latest information on en language mlm and noticed your nice site. Although this post wasn’t exactly what I was looking for it certainly got my attention. Now I see why I found your page when I was looking for en language mlm related information and I’m thrilled I found your web site even though its not a perfect match. Great Post, thanks for your informative site.
# posted by : 7:19 AM
: 7:19 AM
Hello Blogger, I’m out surfing the web for the latest information on 12income and noticed your nice site. Although this post wasn’t exactly what I was looking for it certainly got my attention. Now I see why I found your page when I was looking for 12income related information and I’m thrilled I found your web site even though its not a perfect match. Great Post, thanks for your informative site.
# posted by : 9:51 PM
: 9:51 PM
Hello Friend! I just came across your blog and wanted to
drop you a note telling you how impressed I was with
the information you have posted here.
Keep up the great work, you are providing a great resource on the Internet here!
If you have a moment, please make a visit to my ann arbor mortgage company site.
Good luck in your endeavors!
drop you a note telling you how impressed I was with
the information you have posted here.
Keep up the great work, you are providing a great resource on the Internet here!
If you have a moment, please make a visit to my ann arbor mortgage company site.
Good luck in your endeavors!
# posted by : 1:18 AM
: 1:18 AM
Just out visiting other bridal accessory and gift sites to compare with my own.You can find my site at: http://www.mymate4ever.comTake care!Jimbridal accessory and gift
# posted by : 9:34 PM
: 9:34 PM
Nice blog. If you are interested in other valentines day gift idea related blogs visit valentines day gift idea
# posted by : 3:54 PM
: 3:54 PM
Very well written! Based on the content of your blog, I think you might enjoy some of the articles at my inexpensive christmas gift ideas site and hope you will give it a peek.
# posted by : 11:16 PM
: 11:16 PM
As always, you have compiled a very interesting blog here. I think you would enjoy my christmas gift exchange ideas blog. You should check it out if you are interested in all things related to christmas gift exchange ideas
# posted by : 6:12 PM
: 6:12 PM
Looking for information and found it at this great site...
List of greek and latin suffixes Bikini cavegirl Hot wheels toy hobby
List of greek and latin suffixes Bikini cavegirl Hot wheels toy hobby
# posted by : 12:51 AM
: 12:51 AM
Informative blog. I will continue to read. Please take the time to visit my blog about paid surveys
# posted by : 3:18 AM
: 3:18 AM
JerSooz says ... Saw Your into business free make money online webcast thought would say love Your Stuff we're at business free make money online webcast thought maybe could help each other ... we get great offers & love to share with others business free make money online webcast so dropping a big FYI can maybe help ... Hoping to make LifeTime Friends and JV Partners Jer&Sooz
# posted by : 5:23 PM
: 5:23 PM
Seeing as this blog s with regard to online casino free money. I thought you should like to hear about a site called bargainplace.co.uk. This website has the top casino, betting and bingo games available online. I joined each one in turn and played the sites for about a week before settling down on my favourite. After a month I am already up by £250 and look forward to receiving more tonight ;-)
TIP: It is essential you know when to stop - practice will help.
url: www.bargainplace.co.uk
TIP: It is essential you know when to stop - practice will help.
url: www.bargainplace.co.uk
# posted by : 7:23 PM
: 7:23 PM
Saw your blog about credit card debt - as it is along the same lines I thought I would share this link with you. We were paying far too much for family things like clothes for us and the kids, games consoles inc the new Wii and soon to be PS3, car insurance/home insurance/pet insurance, broadband, mobile phones, landline calls, home and garden items, camping equipment and utilities/loans etc - you name it, we were spending too much on it.
Then a friend of mine recommended a site called www.bargainplace.co.uk. We were able to get cheaper electricity, gas, mobile phone, broadband and loan deals at bargainplace. Thanks to my friend (and the site) I am saving something like £100 a month and can afford an extra holiday abroard each year. Booked of course on www.bargainplace.co.uk. Thanks bargainplace ;-) !!
Then a friend of mine recommended a site called www.bargainplace.co.uk. We were able to get cheaper electricity, gas, mobile phone, broadband and loan deals at bargainplace. Thanks to my friend (and the site) I am saving something like £100 a month and can afford an extra holiday abroard each year. Booked of course on www.bargainplace.co.uk. Thanks bargainplace ;-) !!
# posted by : 6:18 AM
: 6:18 AM
Nice blog!! I'm into top money making career and to drive traffic to my website I signed up free for this superb traffic gereating tool - I now have loads of hits to my websites and blogs. This can see your affiliate commission shoot through the roof - meaning lots of extra money coming in for you and your family. Sign up now - it's free.. Best of luck, cheers for now, dave.
# posted by : 1:58 AM
: 1:58 AM
Do you remember why certain vacations stand out from others? They were probably filled with more family oriented fun. Great Family Vacation
# posted by : 9:38 PM
: 9:38 PM
Mesothelioma
Asbestos
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma
Asbestos
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma
Asbestos is the
name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally
in the environment as bundles of fibers
Exposure to asbestos may increase the risk of asbestosis, lung cancer,
Mesothelioma
other cancers, and other nonmalignant lung and pleural
disorders .
Smokers who are also exposed to Asbestos have a
greatly increased risk
of lung cancer .
Individuals who have been exposed (or suspect they have been exposed)
to asbestos fibers on the job, through the environment, or at home via
a family contact should inform their physician of their exposure
history and any symptoms .
Government agencies can provide additional information on Asbestos exposure.
What is Asbestos
Asbestos is the
name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally
in the environment as bundles of fibers and can be separated into
thin, durable threads. These fibers are resistant to heat, fire, and
chemicals and do not conduct electricity. For these reasons, asbestos
has been widely used in many industries.
There are two subgroups of Asbestos
chrysotile, which has curly
fibers and is in the serpentine family of minerals; and amphibole
asbestos, which has straight, needle-like fibers and includes
actinolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, crocidolite, and amosite
asbestos. Chrysotile Asbestos is the form
that has been used
predominantly in commercial applications worldwide .
How is Asbestos
used
Asbestos was
mined and used commercially in North America beginning in
the late 1800s. Its use increased greatly during World War II . Since
then, Asbestos
has been used in many industries. For example, the
building and construction industry has used it for strengthening
cement and plastics as well as for insulation, roofing, fireproofing,
and sound absorption. The shipbuilding industry has used asbestos to
insulate boilers, steampipes, and hot water pipes. The automotive
industry uses Asbestos in vehicle
brakeshoes and clutch pads. Asbestos
has also been used in ceiling and floor tile; paints, coatings, and
adhesives; and plastics. In addition, asbestos has been found in
vermiculite-containing consumer garden products and some
talc-containing crayons.
In the late 1970s, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
banned the use of Asbestos in
wallboard patching compounds and gas
fireplaces because the Asbestos fibers in
these products could be
released into the environment during use. Additionally, in 1979,
manufacturers of electric hairdryers voluntarily stopped using
asbestos in their products. In 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) banned all new uses of Asbestos uses
established prior
to 1989 are still allowed. The EPA also established regulations that
require school systems to inspect for damaged Asbestos and to
eliminate or reduce the exposure to occupants by removing the asbestos
or encasing it.
In June 2000, the CPSC concluded that the risk of children’s exposure
to Asbestos fibers
in crayons was extremely low (1). However, the U.S.
manufacturers of these crayons agreed to eliminate talc from their
products. In August 2000, the EPA responded to reports it received
about the adverse human health effects associated with exposure to
asbestos-contaminated vermiculite by conducting a series of tests to
evaluate the extent of the risk. The investigation concluded that
the potential exposure to Asbestos from some
vermiculite products
poses only a minimal health risk to consumers. The EPA recommended
that consumers reduce the low risk associated with the occasional use
of vermiculite during gardening activities by limiting the amount of
dust produced during use. Specifically, the suggested that
consumers use vermiculite outdoors or in a well-ventilated area; keep
vermiculite damp while using it; avoid bringing dust from vermiculite
use into the home on clothing; and use premixed potting soil, which is
less likely to generate dust.
The regulations described above and other actions, coupled with
widespread public concern about the health hazards of Asbestos, have
resulted in a significant annual decline in U.S. use of Asbestos
Domestic consumption of Asbestos amounted to
about 803,000 metric tons
in 1973, but it had dropped to about 2,400 metric tons by 2005 .
What are the health hazards of exposure to Asbestos
People may be exposed to Asbestos in their
workplace, their
communities, or their homes. If products containing Asbestos are
disturbed, tiny Asbestos fibers are
released into the air. When
Asbestos fibers are
breathed in, they may get trapped in the lungs and
remain there for a long time. Over time, these fibers can accumulate
and cause scarring and inflammation, which can affect breathing and
lead to serious health problems .
Asbestos has been
classified as a known human carcinogen (a substance
that causes cancer) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, the EPA, and the International Agency for Research on
Cancer. Studies have shown that exposure to Asbestos may increase
the
risk of lung cancer and Mesothelioma (a
relatively rare cancer of the
thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen). Although rare,
Mesothelioma is
the most common form of cancer associated with
Asbestos exposure.
In addition to lung cancer and Mesothelioma some
studies have suggested an association between Asbestos exposure and
gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers, as well as an elevated risk
for cancers of the throat, kidney, esophagus, and gallbladder .
However, the evidence is inconclusive.
Asbestos exposure
may also increase the risk of Asbestos (a chronic
lung disease that can cause shortness of breath, coughing, and
permanent lung damage) and other nonmalignant lung and pleural
disorders, including pleural plaques (changes in the membrane
surrounding the lung), pleural thickening, and pleural effusions
(abnormal collections of fluid between the thin layers of tissue
lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity). Although pleural
plaques are not precursors to lung cancer, evidence suggests that
people with pleural disease caused by Asbestos exposure may
be at
increased risk for lung cancer .
Who is at risk for an Asbestos related
disease?
Everyone is exposed to Asbestos at some time
during their life. Low
levels of Mesothelioma
are present in the air, water, and soil. However,
most people do not become ill from their exposure. People who become
ill from Asbestos
are usually those who are exposed to it on a regular
basis, most often in a job where they work directly with the material
or through substantial environmental contact.
Since the early 1940s, millions of American workers have been exposed
to Asbestos Health
hazards from Asbestos fibers have
been recognized
in workers exposed in shipbuilding trades, Asbestos mining and
milling, manufacturing of asbestos textiles and other Asbestos
products, insulation work in the construction and building trades, and
a variety of other trades. Demolition workers, drywall removers,
asbestos removal workers, firefighters, and automobile workers also
may be exposed to Asbestos fibers.
However, recent studies do not
support an increased risk of lung cancer or Mesothelioma among
automobile mechanics exposed to asbestos through brake repair . As a
result of Government regulations and improved work practices, today’s
workers (those without previous exposure) are likely to face smaller
risks than did those exposed in the past.
Those involved in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup at the site of the
September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) in New
York City are another group at risk of developing an Asbestos related
disease. Because Asbestos was used in
the construction of the North
Tower of the WTC, when the building was attacked, hundreds of tons of
asbestos were released into the atmosphere. Those at greatest risk
include firefighters, police officers, paramedics, construction
workers, and volunteers who worked in the rubble at Ground Zero.
Others at risk include residents in close proximity to the WTC towers
and those who attended schools nearby. These populations will need to
be followed to determine the long-term health consequences of their
exposure .
One study found that nearly 70 percent of WTC rescue and recovery
workers suffered new or worsened respiratory symptoms while performing
work at the WTC site. The study describes the results of the WTC
Worker and Volunteer Medical Screening Program, which was established
to identify and characterize possible WTC-related health effects in
responders. The study found that about 28 percent of those tested had
abnormal lung function tests, and 61 percent of those without previous
health problems developed respiratory symptoms. However, it is
important to note that these symptoms may be related to exposure to
debris components other than Asbestos
Although it is clear that health risks from Asbestos exposure
increase
with heavier exposure and longer exposure time, investigators have
found Mesothelioma
related diseases in individuals with only brief
exposures. Generally, those who develop Asbestos related
diseases show
no signs of illness for a long time after their first exposure. It can
take from 10 to 40 years or more for symptoms of an Asbestos related
condition to appear.
There is some evidence that family members of workers heavily exposed
to Asbestos
face an increased risk of developing Mesothelioma This
risk is thought to result from exposure to Asbestos fibers brought
into the home on the shoes, clothing, skin, and hair of workers. To
decrease these exposures, Federal law regulates work practices to
limit the possibility of Asbestos being brought
home in this way. Some
employees may be required to shower and change their clothes before
they leave work, store their street clothes in a separate area of the
workplace, or wash their work clothes at home separately from other
clothes .
Cases of Mesothelioma
have also been seen in individuals without
occupational exposure, but who live close to Asbestos mines or
have
been exposed to fibers carried home by family members working with
asbestos .
What factors affect the risk of developing an Asbestos related
disease?
Several factors can help to determine how asbestos exposure affects an
individual, including :
Dose (how much Asbestos an
individual was exposed to).
Duration (how long an individual was exposed).
Size, shape, and chemical makeup of Asbestos fibers.
Source of exposure.
Individual risk factors, such as smoking and pre-existing lung disease.
Post a Comment
Asbestos
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma
Asbestos
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma
Asbestos is the
name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally
in the environment as bundles of fibers
Exposure to asbestos may increase the risk of asbestosis, lung cancer,
Mesothelioma
other cancers, and other nonmalignant lung and pleural
disorders .
Smokers who are also exposed to Asbestos have a
greatly increased risk
of lung cancer .
Individuals who have been exposed (or suspect they have been exposed)
to asbestos fibers on the job, through the environment, or at home via
a family contact should inform their physician of their exposure
history and any symptoms .
Government agencies can provide additional information on Asbestos exposure.
What is Asbestos
Asbestos is the
name given to a group of minerals that occur naturally
in the environment as bundles of fibers and can be separated into
thin, durable threads. These fibers are resistant to heat, fire, and
chemicals and do not conduct electricity. For these reasons, asbestos
has been widely used in many industries.
There are two subgroups of Asbestos
chrysotile, which has curly
fibers and is in the serpentine family of minerals; and amphibole
asbestos, which has straight, needle-like fibers and includes
actinolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, crocidolite, and amosite
asbestos. Chrysotile Asbestos is the form
that has been used
predominantly in commercial applications worldwide .
How is Asbestos
used
Asbestos was
mined and used commercially in North America beginning in
the late 1800s. Its use increased greatly during World War II . Since
then, Asbestos
has been used in many industries. For example, the
building and construction industry has used it for strengthening
cement and plastics as well as for insulation, roofing, fireproofing,
and sound absorption. The shipbuilding industry has used asbestos to
insulate boilers, steampipes, and hot water pipes. The automotive
industry uses Asbestos in vehicle
brakeshoes and clutch pads. Asbestos
has also been used in ceiling and floor tile; paints, coatings, and
adhesives; and plastics. In addition, asbestos has been found in
vermiculite-containing consumer garden products and some
talc-containing crayons.
In the late 1970s, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
banned the use of Asbestos in
wallboard patching compounds and gas
fireplaces because the Asbestos fibers in
these products could be
released into the environment during use. Additionally, in 1979,
manufacturers of electric hairdryers voluntarily stopped using
asbestos in their products. In 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) banned all new uses of Asbestos uses
established prior
to 1989 are still allowed. The EPA also established regulations that
require school systems to inspect for damaged Asbestos and to
eliminate or reduce the exposure to occupants by removing the asbestos
or encasing it.
In June 2000, the CPSC concluded that the risk of children’s exposure
to Asbestos fibers
in crayons was extremely low (1). However, the U.S.
manufacturers of these crayons agreed to eliminate talc from their
products. In August 2000, the EPA responded to reports it received
about the adverse human health effects associated with exposure to
asbestos-contaminated vermiculite by conducting a series of tests to
evaluate the extent of the risk. The investigation concluded that
the potential exposure to Asbestos from some
vermiculite products
poses only a minimal health risk to consumers. The EPA recommended
that consumers reduce the low risk associated with the occasional use
of vermiculite during gardening activities by limiting the amount of
dust produced during use. Specifically, the suggested that
consumers use vermiculite outdoors or in a well-ventilated area; keep
vermiculite damp while using it; avoid bringing dust from vermiculite
use into the home on clothing; and use premixed potting soil, which is
less likely to generate dust.
The regulations described above and other actions, coupled with
widespread public concern about the health hazards of Asbestos, have
resulted in a significant annual decline in U.S. use of Asbestos
Domestic consumption of Asbestos amounted to
about 803,000 metric tons
in 1973, but it had dropped to about 2,400 metric tons by 2005 .
What are the health hazards of exposure to Asbestos
People may be exposed to Asbestos in their
workplace, their
communities, or their homes. If products containing Asbestos are
disturbed, tiny Asbestos fibers are
released into the air. When
Asbestos fibers are
breathed in, they may get trapped in the lungs and
remain there for a long time. Over time, these fibers can accumulate
and cause scarring and inflammation, which can affect breathing and
lead to serious health problems .
Asbestos has been
classified as a known human carcinogen (a substance
that causes cancer) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, the EPA, and the International Agency for Research on
Cancer. Studies have shown that exposure to Asbestos may increase
the
risk of lung cancer and Mesothelioma (a
relatively rare cancer of the
thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen). Although rare,
Mesothelioma is
the most common form of cancer associated with
Asbestos exposure.
In addition to lung cancer and Mesothelioma some
studies have suggested an association between Asbestos exposure and
gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers, as well as an elevated risk
for cancers of the throat, kidney, esophagus, and gallbladder .
However, the evidence is inconclusive.
Asbestos exposure
may also increase the risk of Asbestos (a chronic
lung disease that can cause shortness of breath, coughing, and
permanent lung damage) and other nonmalignant lung and pleural
disorders, including pleural plaques (changes in the membrane
surrounding the lung), pleural thickening, and pleural effusions
(abnormal collections of fluid between the thin layers of tissue
lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity). Although pleural
plaques are not precursors to lung cancer, evidence suggests that
people with pleural disease caused by Asbestos exposure may
be at
increased risk for lung cancer .
Who is at risk for an Asbestos related
disease?
Everyone is exposed to Asbestos at some time
during their life. Low
levels of Mesothelioma
are present in the air, water, and soil. However,
most people do not become ill from their exposure. People who become
ill from Asbestos
are usually those who are exposed to it on a regular
basis, most often in a job where they work directly with the material
or through substantial environmental contact.
Since the early 1940s, millions of American workers have been exposed
to Asbestos Health
hazards from Asbestos fibers have
been recognized
in workers exposed in shipbuilding trades, Asbestos mining and
milling, manufacturing of asbestos textiles and other Asbestos
products, insulation work in the construction and building trades, and
a variety of other trades. Demolition workers, drywall removers,
asbestos removal workers, firefighters, and automobile workers also
may be exposed to Asbestos fibers.
However, recent studies do not
support an increased risk of lung cancer or Mesothelioma among
automobile mechanics exposed to asbestos through brake repair . As a
result of Government regulations and improved work practices, today’s
workers (those without previous exposure) are likely to face smaller
risks than did those exposed in the past.
Those involved in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup at the site of the
September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC) in New
York City are another group at risk of developing an Asbestos related
disease. Because Asbestos was used in
the construction of the North
Tower of the WTC, when the building was attacked, hundreds of tons of
asbestos were released into the atmosphere. Those at greatest risk
include firefighters, police officers, paramedics, construction
workers, and volunteers who worked in the rubble at Ground Zero.
Others at risk include residents in close proximity to the WTC towers
and those who attended schools nearby. These populations will need to
be followed to determine the long-term health consequences of their
exposure .
One study found that nearly 70 percent of WTC rescue and recovery
workers suffered new or worsened respiratory symptoms while performing
work at the WTC site. The study describes the results of the WTC
Worker and Volunteer Medical Screening Program, which was established
to identify and characterize possible WTC-related health effects in
responders. The study found that about 28 percent of those tested had
abnormal lung function tests, and 61 percent of those without previous
health problems developed respiratory symptoms. However, it is
important to note that these symptoms may be related to exposure to
debris components other than Asbestos
Although it is clear that health risks from Asbestos exposure
increase
with heavier exposure and longer exposure time, investigators have
found Mesothelioma
related diseases in individuals with only brief
exposures. Generally, those who develop Asbestos related
diseases show
no signs of illness for a long time after their first exposure. It can
take from 10 to 40 years or more for symptoms of an Asbestos related
condition to appear.
There is some evidence that family members of workers heavily exposed
to Asbestos
face an increased risk of developing Mesothelioma This
risk is thought to result from exposure to Asbestos fibers brought
into the home on the shoes, clothing, skin, and hair of workers. To
decrease these exposures, Federal law regulates work practices to
limit the possibility of Asbestos being brought
home in this way. Some
employees may be required to shower and change their clothes before
they leave work, store their street clothes in a separate area of the
workplace, or wash their work clothes at home separately from other
clothes .
Cases of Mesothelioma
have also been seen in individuals without
occupational exposure, but who live close to Asbestos mines or
have
been exposed to fibers carried home by family members working with
asbestos .
What factors affect the risk of developing an Asbestos related
disease?
Several factors can help to determine how asbestos exposure affects an
individual, including :
Dose (how much Asbestos an
individual was exposed to).
Duration (how long an individual was exposed).
Size, shape, and chemical makeup of Asbestos fibers.
Source of exposure.
Individual risk factors, such as smoking and pre-existing lung disease.
# posted by : 12:11 PM
: 12:11 PM << Home
