I'm going to get this out of the way. There is no fun side of anger, regardless of how you spell it. I never considered myself an angry person. I saw myself as someone who overcame obstacles, was persistent, and fought and worked hard for the things I wanted to achieve in life. Never angry.
We all carry a lot in life, much that can make us feel angry, upset, or limited because of our own circumstances. I have experienced no shortage of indulging in those emotions throughout my life as we all struggle with how to interpret and make the best of the cards we are dealt.
I remember when I was first diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, a rare, chronic disease that affects the heart and lungs. I don't think I was mad initially; I had grown up with my fair share of medical challenges and health struggles, so while I was in the hospital I didn't necessarily feel a sense of anger from the diagnosis. If I'm being honest, I actually felt a sense of relief and temporary calm now that I knew what had caused my shortness of breath for many months before.
It was later on, during my months of recovery — when I didn't return to work — that the anger started to creep in a bit more. At the time, I was a communications director for a member of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and there was much to do upon my return. I felt like I was missing out on opportunities to use my skills and expertise to add value to the congressman's office.
Not being able to realize my professional potential at a time when I needed to focus on my physical and mental health and well-being was difficult for me to accept. No doubt, of course, I was experiencing some level of anger attributed to my new life as a person living with pulmonary hypertension. While pulmonary rehabilitation filled the more exciting parts of my day at the time, I still didn't feel completely comfortable in this new skin.
Carrying around an oxygen concentrator didn't really make that new skin feel any more like home. To my embarrassment and my detriment, I would act out at my loved ones, family, and friends because I did feel angry about my circumstances. To be clear, I didn't feel bad for myself, just angry that I would need to adapt to a life with new limitations. I also learned, in not quick time, that anger can be a toxic and poisonous tool that when waged in battle never actually helps us get what we're looking to achieve.
During my commute Monday morning, I read an article from brainpickings.org that my younger brother sent my way. He qualified it by saying he didn't consider me angry, but that I would appreciate some of the reflections on the human nature of the emotion of anger. The piece is a review of a chapter in Ursula K. Le Guin's book, "No Time to Spare: Thinking About What Matters," a collection of non-fiction essays.
I could not be happier that my brother gifted me with this understanding of anger as it relates to fear. Living with PH, I think I felt resistant to the emotion of fear, so it was easier to be angry with my immediate limitations, like walking only a few blocks before becoming out of breath, adapting to a new medication schedule, or feeling exhausted all the time. But that sense of anger really masked the fear that PH is a chronic illness with no cure. You would forgive me for not feeling safe or in control sometimes, if not all the time, as Le Guin notes, adjusting to the new normal of living with PH.
I think it's safe to say that if you took a poll of the people in my life, they would agree that expressions of anger, mostly in response to fear, would be a side effect of my PHight.
That seemingly rhetorical question is what I have spent most of the last year trying to do — channeling anger and other difficult emotions into opportunities for compassion and understanding in my own life and among the larger PH community, with the goal of putting a positive spin on the PHun side of anger.
Tagged anger, compassion, diagnosis, fear, opportunity.
Wow, Mike. Another direct hit. I've been grappling with my anger issue for the past several years. I can't just blame PH and site pain from my pump. I have to add in two additional illnesses, a divorce and the loss of my brother and fellow PH patient in 2015. I've found that shouting at the rain can feel good sometimes (we all need to vent), but taking it out on loved ones does not. And now, I'm off to go find the book you mentioned. Please keep writing! I'm sharing your articles with my PH support group and you're really helping us deal with PH life's challenges.
Hey, Mike. Thank you for your article,It really hit home for me. I also have been dealing with my anger issues for the past year since my diagnoses with Sever PAH. and getting used to the CADD-MS 3 pump, the site pain, Medication, titrating up and the consent feeling of letting my Wife and Daughters down due to my illness and lost income.
I also am in search of the book you mentioned. THANK YOU!


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Business Wire: Business
FORESCOUT TECHNOLOGIES ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Forescout Technologies, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
January 3, 2020 GMT
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 3, 2020--
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of investors that purchased Forescout Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSCT) securities between February 7, 2019 and October 9, 2019 (the "Class Period"). Investors have until March 2, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
On October 10, 2019, during pre-market hours, Forescout issued a press release announcing preliminary third quarter 2019 ("3Q19") financial results. That press release lowered 3Q19 revenue guidance to $90.6 million to $91.6 million, compared to prior revenue guidance of $98.8 million to $101.8 million, and market consensus of $100.52 million. In explaining these results, defendants cited "extended approval cycles which pushed several deals out of the third quarter," which "was most pronounced in EMEA."
On this news, Forescout's stock price fell $14.63 per share, or 37.32%, to close at $24.57 per share on October 10, 2019.
The complaint, filed on January 2, 2020, alleges that throughout the Class Period defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operational and compliance policies. Specifically, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Forescout was experiencing significant volatility with respect to large deals and issues related to the timing and execution of deals in the Company's pipeline, especially in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA"); (ii) the foregoing was reasonably likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's financial results; and (iii) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
If you purchased Forescout securities during the Class Period, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at investigations@bespc.com, or telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
CONTACT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
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In 2005 I was asked to design an axle for André van Bosbeke in Belgium. He wanted to build three trikes for a racing team to take part in the 2006 Tricycle World Championships that he was organising. The finished machines are a tribute to the youngsters and Jurgen who built them. They all have Trykit axles, cassette bodies and wheel hubs.
André and his team are now busy making more machines with Trykit 2 wheel drive cassette bodies and hubs.
I also designed and produced a complete one off tandem trike axle for a frame builder in Kent. This had two disc brakes and special two piece hubs, so that the wheels can be removed without disturbing the discs and callipers.
In November 2006 I went on a frame building course to learn the finer techniques of brazing. It was a terrific course where I learned far more than the skill of handling a gas torch. I came away with a beautiful new racing trike frame made to my own design.
The main frame is in Reynolds 853 tubing. It has a wider axle than normal (4″ wider than my Jack Taylor) 26″ wheels and a bottom bracket height of 8.5″
The complete axle assembly is my own and was taken to the course to be brazed to the new frame, also my own design.
I made the front and rear hubs and built the wheels using Sapim CX ray bladed spokes. The gears and chainset are 10 speed Campagnolo.
With just over 130 miles on the clock, initial impressions are good, but I built it mainly to race in criteriums so time will tell if I've got it right.
With the new machine now finished and on the road, and I have designed and made a new frame building jig, and the various other smaller jigs and fixtures necessary to build frames and forks in my own workshop. I am currently working on a lugged bicycle frame for my wife, and will follow that with a tandem trike for the two of us.
When finished, these three machines will be on display for any one interested in a new frame or complete machine.
Geoff Booker.
Further details can be found on Trykit's website: www.trykit.com
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Ted Alexandro has been a stand-up comedian for over 25 years, but he also seems to answer to a higher calling. A New York City native, Alexandro has been active in social-justice movements like Occupy Wall Street and Black Lives Matter. In 2004 he co-founded the New York Comedians Coalition, organizing more than 300 comics who successfully fought for their first wage raise in nearly two decades. His comedy has consistently been peppered with political and social commentary, evidenced by a set at the Comedy Cellar where he pointedly criticized Louis C.K. and Bill Cosby. A video of the set went viral two weeks ago. Alexandro also makes a habit of divulging details of his personal life in his act. Four years ago he released his second special, I Did It, where he discussed being in his mid-40s, single, and childless. Now, he's married.
His third stand-up special, Senior Class of Earth, was recently released on All Things Comedy, a production company run by Bill Burr and Al Madrigal. Recorded a year ago, in the hour-long set Alexandro discusses life with his fiancée and dealing with Donald Trump's stranglehold on the news cycle, among other topics.
Vulture caught up with him recently in the middle of his press tour.
It's great! My wife Madalyn and I are celebrating our first anniversary this week. I've never been happier.
Are you going to do a complete 180-degree turn from your I Did It special and have a kid too?
I don't have any big announcements at the moment, but I wouldn't be surprised — plus I need the material.
For years your act featured jokes about being a bachelor in your 40s, but now you're married and you talk about your relationship onstage. How much thought and importance did you put into incorporating that material into your act, this rebranding of sorts?
I think that's just a byproduct of your life changing. It's not like I work backwards from what's good in my comedy. I live my life and then I talk about it. To me, comedy just reflects where you're at and this is where I'm at now.
Was it uncomfortable for you at any point being in such uncharted territory, talking about a significant other onstage?
When you're talking about your fiancée or wife, it's different from talking about a hypothetical, like if you're dating. There is that added level of intimacy on your part and also on the other person's part, so you kind of need it to be signed off on that it's funny and it's okay. You don't want to disrespect other people's boundaries.
Your Comedy Cellar set about Louis C.K. went viral and you've been critical of him on social media, too. But you were on his TV show and you opened for him at Madison Square Garden. Did you consider him a friend?
Yeah. In comedy circles, there's a varied spectrum of friendship, but when you tour with someone for six months, you're friends, in terms of working together.
Was it personally challenging for you to read about the sexual misconduct allegations against him?
I think I was as shocked and disappointed as a lot of people were.
Do you feel like he deserves, at some point, a place back in the comedy community?
I think all of that gets worked out over time. I believe in redemption, but I also think that things take time. That's the hope for anyone — you want people to have redemption, but it is earned. Most of my thoughts around it are in the clip that I posted.
Is there anything that you feel like he can do to earn his way back into the community?
That's not for me to say; that's not my concern. I prefer to address things comedically and I feel like the clip did that and made the points that I'd hoped to make.
You've talked previously about being a fan of Bill Cosby's comedy growing up. There's been a lot of talk — between his incarceration and everything that's gone on with Woody Allen — about separating the artist from the art. Are you able to go back and appreciate Cosby's comedy at this point and separate him from it?
No. I can't. To me it's like a betrayal, because when I'm listening to all of those classic albums, I'm doing it through one lens — a lens of trust. That trust is betrayed, and now everything of his that I listen to goes through a different lens. So, no, I can't separate it and I don't think it should be separated. I think trust is earned. If you're talking into a microphone in front of hundreds or thousands of people, it's because your point of view is trusted, and when you betray that trust then, for me, it's impossible to listen through the same lens.
In 2004, you organized New York comics and fought for a raise from clubs for spots. After the Louis C.K. story came out, Laurie Kilmartin, a friend of yours, wrote a Times op-ed about how women are treated in comedy. What, in your mind, can the comedy community do to make workplace conditions better for women?
Really, we should be listening to women. Laurie is not shy about posting her opinions. So I'm taking the approach of the first thing we can do is listen to our colleagues who have no absence of opinions, no absence of solutions, suggestions. This is not something to be taken lightly where you just give lip service to being inclusive and respectful of women; this is an ongoing thing. If you're claiming to be respectful of women, then make it a daily, ongoing practice to consider all of the things that they're recommending we do to make the workplace better, safer, more respectful, more inclusive. I'm not the expert; I don't know what it's like for a woman in the comedy work space. I have some idea, but women certainly know better than I do.
It's been 14 years since you helped get that raise for the New York club comedians. Prior to that, they hadn't received one in 19 years. Is a new concerted effort for a raise needed now or in the near future?
The Comedy Cellar, to their credit, have implemented further increases since then, without provocation from us, so that's certainly been appreciated. The Cellar is kind of the standard in terms of New York pay. Everybody knows the cost of living goes up in New York City every single year, so these are the kinds of things that, ideally, would be revisited every couple of years. But that takes a lot of energy and a lot of work.
Have other clubs fallen in line to compete with the Comedy Cellar in terms of how much they pay?
The Westside Comedy Club, when they opened, they matched where the Cellar was at, but most clubs still remain at the levels from about 2004, or maybe 2007 when we got another raise, as far as I know.
Since your special was filmed, Hannah Gadsby's Nanette has come out and there's been a lot of talk about the evolution of stand-up becoming more thought-provoking, almost like a spoken-word performance or a poetry reading. In the last 25 minutes of your special, you talk about politics and even human annihilation, and I think there's some tension in the room. What are your thoughts on this possible comedy shift, and where do you fit in with it?
I don't give it a whole lot of thought. I still try to make people laugh and say things that I find funny; if they're also thought-provoking, then that's a bonus. But I do think everything I'm talking about in the special are things that we've all been talking about. It shouldn't be shocking or offend anyone's sensibilities. My hope is that I do material that's funny. If it makes people uncomfortable, that's fine by me, but I do want it to be funny, first and foremost.


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How to Evaluate Washing Machines
By Damarious Page
Water Usage of Washing Machines
How to Deodorize Washing Machines
Comparing Front-Load Washers
Is a Steam Washer Worth the Money?
Comparisons of Top-Loading & Front-Loading Washing Machines
Consumers who are in the market for a washing machine have a great deal of advocacy and governmental support to help make sure the purchase goes well. Since these appliances use both electrical and water resources, it is reasonable to assume that the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency would play some role in providing consumers with reliable information about washer efficiency. The Federal Trade Commission, a business-oriented agency, also has a hand in the sale of appliances, making sure that the numerous makes and models of washers have an equal and fair comparison right on the label. Additionally, you should look beyond this government-mandated labeling to evaluate washing machines.
Washing Action
Appliance manufacturers commonly divide household washers into two categories -- top-loaders and front-loaders. The tub in a top-loader spins on a vertical axis, and the drum on a front-loader spins on a horizontal axis. Top-loaders commonly do a good job of cleaning your laundry by violently agitating your garments in a tub of detergent and water. Front-loaders are gentler and better for washing clothes because the drum rotates your clothes in and out of the water. Note, however, that some modern top-loaders are just as effective at washing as front-loaders.
Operating Cost and Efficiency
The consensus is that modern front-loaders are more energy and water-efficient than conventional top-loaders. You will also find "high-efficiency" top-loaders on the market. For a more accurate evaluation, compare the yellow Energy Star Energy Guide labels on washers, at the store or online, to determine estimated annual operating costs. Although front-loaders are more expensive upfront, the long-term energy savings may be worth the initial investment cost.
Evaluate washers for special features and cycles, offering enhanced cleaning and greater energy efficiency, beyond general expectations. For example, some high-efficiency washers have a steam nozzle on the interior that uses gaseous water instead of liquid water to gently clean clothes, as well as reduce energy and water consumption. Many modern machines feature a "Sanitize" cycle that kills 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria on garments and fabrics. Front-loaders and high-efficiency top-loaders are loaded with special features that, in part, add to the sales price. Eliminate those washer choices with features that have no use in your home, such as the "Kids Wear" cycle, if you have not yet started a family and do not plan to.
Consumers can shop for refurbished or remanufactured washers as a cost-saving alternative to buying a new appliance at major retailers. Whether the washer is used or new, you should make sure the machine is not on recall by the manufacturer. For example, some recalls might concern the manufacturer replacing a leaky door seal on front-loaders. Usually, retailers and outlet stores pull affected appliances from the showroom floor. For peace of mind, you can visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Recalls.gov website to evaluate a machine's brand and model against the recall database. Although appliance manufacturers generally repair recalled washers free of charge, parts and labor, you do not want to risk allowing a safety hazard into your home.
Federal Trade Commission: Buying a Washing Machine? It's a Load-ed Question
Energy Star.gov: Clothes Washers Buyer's Guide
GE Appliances: Shopping Guide -- Questions to Consider Before Buying Your New Washer or Dryer
Frigidaire: Washers -- Buying Guides
Sears: Product Recalls, Toy & Safety Recall Information
CalRecycle: What Is E-Waste?
Energy Star.gov: Find Clothes Washers
Recalls.gov
Manage My Life (Sears): Guide to Buying a Clothes Dryer
California Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair: Consumer Guide to Electronic and Appliance Repair
Damarious Page is a financial transcriptionist specializing in corporate quarterly earnings and financial results. Page holds a medical transcription certificate and has participated in an extensive career analysis and outplacement group workshop through Right Management. The West Corporation trained and certified him to handle customer support for home appliance clients.
Energy Star Washing Machine Water Usage in Gallons
Tips on Using Front-Loading Washers
How to Use a Top Loading High Efficiency Washing Machine
Front Loading Washing Machine Pros & Cons
What Are the Average Gallons Per Dishwasher Use?
The Effects of Laundromats on the Environment
How to Decide Whether to Repair a Washing Machine or Replace it
How to Get Rid of Mold in a High-Efficiency Washer
Information on Energy Star Top Loading Washing Machines
1 Energy Star Washing Machine Water Usage in Gallons
2 Tips on Using Front-Loading Washers
3 How to Use a Top Loading High Efficiency Washing Machine
4 Front Loading Washing Machine Pros & Cons


Erich Reimer is a DC-area policy strategist, entrepreneur, financial commentator, and political columnist. He has worked in various roles in government, finance, tech, politics, and law over the years.
He holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and a Bachelor's from the University of Pennsylvania. You can visit his website at www.erichreimer.com or follow him on Twitter at @ErichReimer.