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Proud but Ailing Eberhard
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Hello, my name is Eberhard. I don’t mean to complain but my day is full of ups and downs… constantly day and night. I really enjoy my job; I make life so much easier for so many people. Sometimes it is very hard for people to get around when they are blind or have trouble walking. Like anyone or anything, I need substance to keep me going. My problem is, I am leaking this substance, and nobody can seem to find out from where. My maintenance people have run tests and believe that my hydraulic lift is leaking somewhere beneath ground level. So now they want to take me apart so they can find and repair the problem. That is going to put me out of commission for a while and is going to be really expensive. It is absolutely imperative that this gets done because if it isn't, not only will I die, but also I will be ruining the environment in the process. In case you haven't figured it out, I am the elevator at the COSAC Quarters Hotel for the Poor, the Homeless Voice shelter. My people depend on me to be there for them; and while I can still work, my oil will be polluting the ground and I can’t have that happen! I'm really worried about the outcome of this operation, because I have no idea what they are going to have to do to dismantle my innards to find this problem and correct it. I think that they are going to have to take my whole shaft apart. It bothers me that poor Mr. Grooms isn't going to be able to feel his way to me from his doorway 6 feet straight in front of my door. We have so many creaky knees and emphysema victims and cardiac patients in our population, what will they do when they have to do when they have to use the stairs? Oh, I know, exercise is good for you, but you have to be capable of it first. Aside from the mechanics of all this, is the expense! My director, Lois, has a contract to sign for 10,980.00. And that's if nothing unexpected goes wrong. Where are they going to come up with sort of money? They plan ahead, even so far as a toilet paper escrow fund, (it’s true) but this figure is so out of sight, higher than any floor that I’ll ever reach! So in a nutshell, or elevator shaft, if you will, if I don’t get fixed immediately, more damage than we want to think of will be caused. I will be in worse shape and maybe not fixable at all. It isn't a laughing matter, but maybe it will take all the toilet paper fund money to buy enough to blot up my oil from the ground. Seriously though, I would like to ask you please, help my people just a tad more and send in a check for whatever you can so that Lois can start a ‘Fix Eberhard Fund.’ You people are so wonderful. Everyday I carry my vendors upstairs with the proceeds from selling the Homeless Voice and happily carry them back down with their pay in their pockets. And back up again, sometimes, with the purchases they have bought. I want to continue doing this. I want my eye to light up when they push the call button and open my arms for then to step in and out of my car. I want to continue my service to others. So all together now:
HELP FIX EBERHARD… HELP FIX EBERHARD
Thank you from the bottom of my shaft, Eberhard OH NO, NOT AGAIN!
Clues for Domestic Violence
Are you in relationship with a woman or man who uses violence as a means of solving problems or disputes?
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence has listed the following signs for possible domestic violence: 1. Was his/her family a violent one? Children learn what they live. If they see violence in the home or have been beaten as children, they may view violence as normal behavior. 2. Is violence or force the way he/she usually solves problems? Does he/she have a quick temper? Does he/she overreact to little problems and frustrations? Is he/she cruel to animals? Does he/she punch walls or throw things when upset? Any of these behaviors are signs of people who work out bad feelings with violence. 3. Does he/she abuse alcohol or other drugs? If so, does he/she deny that there is a drinking or drug problem? Or refuse to get help? There is a strong link between violence and substance abuse. 4. Does he have strong traditional ideas about what a man should be and what a woman should be? Does he think a woman should stay at home, take care of her man and follow his wishes/orders? 5. Is he/she jealous of your other relationships with same sex or opposite sex persons? Does he/she keep tabs on you, want to know where you are at all times, want you with him/her all the time? Does he/she want you to break all ties with your family and friends 6. Does he/she have access to guns, knives, or other deadly weapons? Does he/she talk of using them against people or threaten to use them to get even? 7. Does he/she expect you always to follow his/her orders or advice? Does he/she become angry if you do not fulfill her/his wishes or anticipate what she/he wants? 8. Does she/he go through extreme highs and lows, almost as if he/she is two different people? Is she/he extremely kind at one time, then extremely cruel at another time? 9. When she/he gets angry, do you fear her/him? Do you find that not making her/him angry takes up a major part of your life? Do you do what he/she wants you to do rather than what you want to do out of fear of her/his anger? 10. Does she/he treat you roughly? Physically force you to do what you do not want to do? If your partner displays one or more of these signs, please consider getting some help for yourself and getting out of the relationship. No one deserves to be beaten or abused verbally and emotionally. You cannot change the other person. There is help available . Remember the chances of them changing are slim to none
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