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Sunriver Police Chief Marc Mills, accused of striking one of his sergeants in the chest, has resigned.
The Sunriver Service District, which conducted an internal investigation into the police department, accepted Mills' resignation Friday.
Had he been fired, Mills would have been owed six months severance pay under the terms of his contract. But Mills was still paid more than $17,000 while on administrative leave for the past two months.
Mills, 62, allegedly struck Sgt. Joseph Patnode so hard the officer's head hit a wall, while both men were on duty. The physical altercation Dec. 1 was witnessed by a Sunriver Police administrative staff member and another Sunriver Police officer, Tiffany Hughes, who reported the incident to the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office.
Mills' resignation stems from the Dec. 1 incident, but the service district uncovered other alleged instances of Mills losing his temper at work and employees fearing retaliation.
Mills was not available for comment Friday, but his civil attorney Christopher Manfredi said Mills has no animosity toward the service district and looks back proudly on the work he accomplished in his more than five years in Sunriver.
"This is not how he would have preferred to have his tenure end," Manfredi said.
Jim Fister, chairman of the service district, said Friday the district did not receive any complaints about Mills until the incident Dec. 1 with Patnode. During the internal investigation, more employees raised complaints to the district. Fister considered Mills a good police chief in Sunriver, but given the allegations, he said, he appreciates Mills recognizing the need to resign.
"I personally think this is best for him," Fister said. "It gives him and us a sense of closure."
Mills was placed on paid administrative leave Dec. 3 pending the service district's internal investigation and an Oregon Department of Justice criminal investigation.
The criminal investigation resulted in a misdemeanor harassment charge.
At a hearing in Deschutes County Circuit Court in January, Mills was ordered to have no contact with Patnode or Hughes, and be fingerprinted and have his mugshot taken before his plea hearing March 1.
Mills recently filed a request to be sentenced during his plea hearing. The request was approved by the court, and Mills will plead either guilty or no contest and be sentenced.
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said he will not discuss the terms of the sentence before the hearing.
Erick Ward, Mills' defense lawyer, said Friday he has reached a sentencing recommendation with the prosecution that will be presented to the judge at the court hearing. But he would not discuss the details of the recommendation.
"We have reached a joint recommendation," Ward said. "I can't share what that is at this point."
Mills served as Sunriver police chief since 2012 and received an annual salary of $105,882. Additionally, the former longtime member of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office collects an annual pension benefit of roughly $138,000 from the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.
Bend Police Chief Jim Porter assigned Capt. Cory Darling to fill in as the interim Sunriver police chief as a favor to the Sunriver Police Department. But now Darling is returning to his position with Bend Police.
At its next meeting Thursday, the Sunriver Service District will consider appointing retired Salem Police Deputy Chief Scott Hays, of Bend, to serve as the new interim police chief, Fister said. The service district will also discuss finding a permanent replacement for Mills.
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Letham FC Show Racism and Bigotry the Red Card
Show Racism the Red Card delivered the first of six anti-racism / anti-sectarianism educational events with grass roots football clubs across Scotland, which are being funded by the SPL Trust. The first event took place at Letham FC on Thursday 26 May 2011.
The main aim of this initiative is to create educational opportunities for young people, which highlight the dangers of racism and sectarianism in football and society.
A total of 36 young people participated, comprising of an under15s girls team and an under 14s boys team, as well as ten coaches from the club. Councillor Elspeth MacLachlan was also in attendance to support the event.
The overall outcome of this event was a positive one and we received encouraging feedback from everyone who came along. The coaches thought the workshop had a very positive impact on the young people who participated, they felt the session opened up discussions and gave the young people the opportunity to understand difficult issues and promoted important discussion:
"From a coaches point of view we all found the event very informative and we will ensure your message is carried through our ethos at Letham FC".
(Scott McGoldrick, Head Coach, Letham FC, May 2011)
Overall, it was very positive to witness the club's commitment to equality issues and the emphasis being placed on to the overall development of young people beyond the football pitch. The coaches at Letham FC displayed their dedication to promoting the overall messages of our campaigns and, moreover, this guarantees that our intervention will have a long-lasting legacy at the club.
Being able to raise awareness on complex issues, while getting an overall consensus amongst the participants that the event was worth attending and participants are keen to get involved with different aspects of the campaign, were arguably the most positive aspects of this particular event.


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New trailers for the PlayStation Vita version of Street Fighter X Tekken have been released by Capcom.
The first video focuses on the fighter's platform-exclusive features on the Sony handheld, while the other two are gameplay montages showing the game in action on the Vita.
The Vita version of Street Fighter X Tekken boasts a total of 55 different characters all unlocked from the outset. It also introduces touch and swipe controls aimed at beginner players.
As well as featuring online crossplay between the PlayStation 3 and Vita versions of the game, Capcom's fighter also allows for downloadable content to be shared between both copies.
Meanwhile, the montages include brief clips of various fights between Street Fighter and Tekken characters, including the likes of Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Cammy, Jin, Kazuya, Lili and Asuka.
Street Fighter X Tekken has been scheduled for an October 23 launch in North America and an October 26 release in Europe.


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9. I'm teaching my cat some new tricks. Like how to stay off the kitchen table, how to hide from a preschooler and a toddler and how not to sleep at the foot of the toddlers bed. It's slow going.
8. I've been reading. Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins. Excellent book by the way.
7. I've also been listening to CDs. Not just music, but "Get the Edge" CDs by Anthony Robbins. Highly recommend. If you have never heard Anthony Robbins speak or read anything by him, I suggest you go immediately to the store and buy something. Go now. I can't wait for you. Just do it. You won't be sorry.
6. I have not been drinking cokes, or eating crappy foods. Well, except for my birthday (June 16) I did have some food that would fall into the crappy category. It was good though.
5. I've been visualizing the beach. We are getting ready to return to the United States. First up, Florida.
4. I have been coloring, painting, cutting, pasting, reading, running, and practicing writing letters with my kids.
3. I have been on Twitter.
2. I have been working on my cardiovascular health.
And the number one reason I have been unable to create a blog post:
1. Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. She has shredded my muscles down to the very bone. I could not lift my fingers to even type the word hello. I invite you to get the shred dvd and hop to it. This chic is hard core. And I am totally not lying to you when I admit that the second day, after trying her workout, I could not walk. I could not sit. And yes, I whinced, in pain for most of the day.
But now that I am 17 days into it, I LOVE her. Anyway. I just wanted to let you know where I was. And also one more teeny tiny thing. I need a break. I've been blogging for quite some time. And right now, I just need to take a little blog vacation. So I thought I'd let you all know that too.
I'm sure you guys may have been there before. Ever? Anyone? Bueller? Well, that's where I'm at. Please feel free to follow me on Twitter. I have an account there, and I check in often. I have a link there on my sidebar to the right. Feel free to give me a shout hello. :) :)
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Ever light a lovely new candle that smells so good to you only to have your hubby ask what smells so bad?
Ever make one of your favorite dinners only to realize that your husband isn't quite so crazy about it?
Both of those things have definitely happened in our home more than once!
It's interesting, to say the least, when you get married and find that your husband likes some things that you don't and that he dislikes some of your favorite things.
Our tendency is to prioritize what we enjoy the most. One of the easiest ways to serve our husbands, however, is to do the opposite: Learn their likes and dislikes and make an effort to do the things that they enjoy.
In her book, A Wife After God's Own Heart, author Elizabeth George tells a story about a woman who was cleaning out her recipes and getting rid of ones that she didn't think she'd use anymore. They weren't her favorites, and she thought it was time to replace them with new ones.
While she was doing this, her husband came in and looked at the pile of discarded recipes on the table.
Not realizing that she was getting ready to throw those recipes away, he started talking about how much he liked each one and the memories he had from those special meals.
The wife realized then that she was about to throw out recipes to some of her husband's favorite dinners. So, instead of throwing them away, she chose to schedule one night a week to make the dishes that her husband liked so much.
I love that!
One of the easiest ways to brighten your husband's day is to learn his likes and dislikes and put some effort into doing some small things that he enjoys.
I'm not saying you have to do every single little thing around the house to according to how your husband would want it (you and the children matter, too!). But noticing some of his likes and dislikes and honoring those in the house can be a wonderful blessing to him.
Here are some examples from our family:
My husband loves onions.
Before we got married, I liked them too, but I didn't make any special effort to use them in the meals I made.
Once I found out how much he likes them, I started incorporating onions into our meals as often as possible. I know it's such a small thing, but I really think that it shows I am thinking of him and care about his preferences.
On the flip side, my husband is not a fan of oatmeal. I think: What's not to like? It's warm, yummy, and keeps you full for a long time.
So I made it for him for breakfast one day (the good kind with blueberries, brown sugar, and cinnamon!). He was very sweet but mentioned that it wasn't his favorite.
I thought, surely, there must've been something wrong with that batch because it's just so yummy!
So about a week later, I tried again (I never said I was quick at this learning process!). Same result.
Easy solution: I don't make him oatmeal for breakfast anymore. Problem solved!
One last one: My husband and I prioritize chores differently. I like how the room looks when the bed is made. So that is one thing I try to do first thing in the morning.
I asked him once what things around the house make him feel like the house is clean. He responded that he feels like the house looks cleaner when the carpets have those nice lines from the vacuum cleaner. Again, such a small thing, but now I put vacuuming on the same priority level as making the bed.
So, how do you find out your husband's likes and dislikes?
Well, there's super-secret way to gain this information. Ready for it?
Ask him!
Seriously, it's that simple. Just ask him his preferences and, odds are, he will gladly tell you!
And, make sure not to take his answers personally. It's not a reflection on you, it's just that we all have different tastes and preferences.
Once you find out a few things, try them out!
Don't get down if he doesn't mention your efforts right away. It doesn't mean he doesn't appreciate you and all that you do. Just know that you are making a special effort to serve your hubby and that is what matters!
Also, I'm not against a little shameless compliment fishing (such as: Hey awesome hubby of mine, did you like the extra onions I put in the soup tonight? Or: My darling husband, what do you think about the lovely vacuum marks in the carpet? Haha!)!
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So how about you? What are some things you do to brighten your husband's day? I'd love it if you'd share in the comments below!


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A few days ago, Hijab Style turned one year old! I started this blog primarily to be a resource for UK Muslimahs, from finding Islamic clothing stores, or hijab-friendly high street clothing, to guides to different hijab wraps. I also aimed to inspire and inform, and I hope that I've acheived that. Taking a look at the archives from September and October 2007, I'd like to think the blog has improved, though I'll let the readers decide! I've tried to move away from the 'oohh here's a pretty random picture' type posts which I see occuring a lot, because I'd rather post a useful and resourceful post once a week, than once every day with little real content. I've found that it's quality over quantity that most readers value. You'll also notice that on the right-hand side bar I've added a 'Latest Finds' element. You can click on the picture to buy the item online - this is because with the academic year about to kick in, I won't always have time to put together whole outfits.
Another thing I also think about carefully, is the clothing I post in my outfit sets. There's little point in posting out-of-stock items or items from foreign shops which we can't get our hands on. And a lot of the time, these are items I've actually tried on myself, so I know how they fit and what they work with, and believe me there's few people who have more trouble finding well-fitting clothes than I do! This is because I don't want to loose the true purpose of the blog - which was to help find stylish yet hijab-appropriate clothes for the average hijabi. I find nothing creative about skinny jeans and corset tops layered over long-sleeve tees, rather what truly takes imagination is finding clothes that look good and still fulfill requirements of hijab to the best of our understanding.
One of the highlights of the past year was definitely being interviewed for the Guardian newspaper, and if you missed it the first time round you can read the article here. And keep an eye out for another little surprise in a few weeks time! This week, I've got lots of Autumn outfit ideas, whether you are an abaya, maxi dress, skirt or tunic girl, so stay tuned.


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There's a bit of confusion online as folks continue to post comments aimed at Pho 82, the prior name for this spot. But staffers tell me the current management has been in charge at Pho 28 for a couple of years. Numeric woes aside, it shows strong for an item not typically seen (at least locally) at Vietnamese spots: lamb.
First I nab lamb lettuce wraps ($7.99), served as a pile of greens with rice noodles and thin, charred strips of the meat, well marinated. Assemble a wrap then dip it into a nicely non-cloying nuoc cham sauce; bites with fresh mint highlight the classic pairing of that herb to offset lamb's gaminess. Next, the protein appears as an interesting pad Thai option ($10.99), a fusion of the Thai classic and lighter Vietnamese styling. Char flavor leads beautifully, with a fried egg on the side and abundant bean sprout garnish. The sauce sees tamarind and chili pastes, fish sauce and a dried chili powder, which makes my "hot" order truly so.


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Over 30 students receive scholarships from JPS & Partners
Over 30 of Jamaica's brilliant youngsters recently received an educational jump start into high school and one individual into university, courtesy of JPS & Partners Co-operative Credit Union.
An awards ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel in St Andrew, served to honour the boys and girls for outstanding performance in this year's Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT), which was held in March.
Dominique Bhoorasignh, who copped a 99.4 per cent average in the GSAT, walked away with the 2018 Carl Little Scholarship, which will see him receiving $50,000 for five years throughout high school, once he maintains an average of at least 80 per cent.
Leah Wilson was selected JPS & Partners' youngest youth saver, who met challenging criteria set out by the Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League.
Aisha Martin, Aniska Rowe, and Rohan Thompson, from the Central Branch Primary and Junior High School, were awarded special bursaries, which should assist them during their time in high school.
The Albert 'Bertie' Morris Scholarship went to Abigail Nankoon, who was given a financial boost towards complet-ing a bachelor's degree in basic medical sciences at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
"I live by the philosophy that when life throws you lemons, make lemonade," Nankoon told the gathering. "This opportunity bestowed on me today is a lemon that I will use to make my lemonade. I am honoured. Thank you for this tremendous opportunity, which will allow me to complete my degree. As I complete my tertiary-level education, receiving and keeping this scholarship is an inspiration and motivator for me to always strive for excellence."
"I say a big hearty thank you to JPS & Partners Co-Operative Credit Union for this wonderful opportunity," said GSAT awardee Kyona Cunningham, speaking on behalf of fellow recipients.


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Kaleb Wilcox from Willow Creek Community Church in Northfield, IL brings us these floating hexagons.
This set was made up of Coroplast panels cut into hexagons and uplit with Colorado 1s. They were hung with zip ties on their upstage battens along side 6 Mac 250s, 6 Robe 136LTs, and 6 Source Four Pars.


text: Share: Comments Print February 14, 2013 at 12:30 PM NBA commissioner David Stern reiterates expansion unlikely Posted by Bob Condotta NBA commissioner David Stern reiterated this week his recent stance that expansion is unlikely, appearing to again put cold water on any hopes that both Seattle and Sacramento could end up with teams resulting from their current battle for the Kings. "I don't think (expansion) is an option," Stern said in an interview with the Houston Chronicle in advance of the NBA All-Star Game festivities in that city this weekend. You can read a review of what Stern said and how it may impact the current situation with Seattle and Sacramento in this blog post on NBA.com. As Seattle and Sacramento have begun to battle over the Kings, many observers have wondered if expansion might not be a clean way out for the NBA to satisfy both cities. Stern, though, has said consistently in recent years that the league is not interested in expanding, and said so again in the Chronicle interview. As noted in the NBA.com piece, the argument against expansion is more about finances than anything else in adding one more team that would cut into the various pools of money shared by all franchises. Stern also notes that there is not as of yet an approved arena plan in Seattle and that while there is a "very good potential ownership group" that there remains "a lot of work to be done" on the arena. He also says that while the idea of an NBA team returning to Seattle is a good one, the idea of the NBA leaving Sacramento is "not a good one" in basically attempting not to tip his hand in either direction. Expect to hear a lot more on this topic over the weekend as one of the highlights of the All-Star Game is Stern's annual Saturday press conference, which serves as something of a state of the union on the league. Also, Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson plans to arrive in Houston on Friday to lobby NBA owners and others associated with the league on the city's efforts to keep the team (here's an overview of Johnson's plans from CBSSports.com — it's in the second item). Johnson has yet to publicly announce the identities of an ownership group or the details of Sacramento's arena plan. But he is likely to share some of those details with NBA owners and officials at the All-Star Game. Johnson is attempting to put together an ownership group that would make a counteroffer to keep the Kings in Sacramento. The current controlling owners of the team, the Maloof family, announced last month they had reached an agreement to sell the team to a Seattle group led by Chris Hansen. "The Seattle people would like you to believe that the deal is done," he said earlier this week. "The deal is not done in Seattle and we would like to get that message out there. …That will be our message for Seattle in Houston." Comments | More in Expansion


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The temperament of a Daschund-Lab mix is thought to be mild-tempered, but because it is a mixed breed, its temperament cannot be predicted with certainty. A mixed-breed dog can inherit a combination of the characteristics in either parent breed. Some people call this mix a Dachsador or a Doxador.
The Daschador or Doxador most often resembles a short-legged Labrador retriever. According to designermixes.org, they are thought to be a mild-mannered, easily trained dog that makes a loyal pet. According to yourpurebredpuppy.com, Daschunds are very active dogs that have a terrier-like temperament and can be stubborn, difficult to train and have tendencies to dig, bark and snap, while Labrador retrievers are very active, playful dogs. They are friendly and tend to be good with children.


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The late Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme claimed to have invented the turducken (a turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken) in the 1970s. He became synonymous with the dish—and even trademarked the name in 1986 (Turducken™). Yet, there are plenty of skeptics.
When Amanda Hesser inquired into the turducken's history for the New York Times in 2002, food writer John T. Edge told her: "It strikes me as a dish invented by men in a hunt camp." Muddying the waters further, Wikipedia cites Dr. Gerald R. LaNasa, a New Orleans surgeon, as turducken's creator. Go figure.
While the origin of turducken might forever be shrouded in mystery (much like the hamburger, the pavlova, and other essential foods), it is indeed part of a long history of "engastration," the practice of stuffing and cooking one animal inside another.
Reports of engastration go all the way back to the Middle Ages, if not earlier. It may have started with the cockentrice, a monstrosity made by stitching together the head and upper torso of a pig with a capon, found on feast menus from the fifteenth century. Dating back to the Roman Empire, the fictional Satyricon featured the (possibly fictional as well) Trojan Boar, a thousand pound hog stuffed with live birds.
Its heyday wasn't until eighteenth and nineteenth century, where stuffing meat inside of other meats was a way to show off one's wealth and impress guests in Europe. A recipe for one of the most famous (or infamous) versions of engastration was published in 1807 by Alexandre Balthazar Laurent Grimod de la Reynière. In his Almanach des Gourmands, considered to be the world's first serial food journal, a recipe for rôti sans pareil ("the roast without equal") called for 17 birds to be stuffed into one another and roasted. The Yorkshire Christmas Pie, a combination of turkey, goose, pheasants, partridges, woodcocks, snipes, grouse, and widgeons (not to mention bacon, ham, truffles, and calves feet) wrapped in a crust and baked, was served at Windsor Castle in 1858. But the west isn't the only place where you'll find engastration.
The Kiviak, a traditional winter dish consumed by the Inuit in Greenland is a seal stuffed with 400 to 500 birds, fermented out of doors under a pile of rocks for anywhere from 3 to 18 months and then eaten raw. The Guinness Book of World Records gave the title of "Largest Meal" to the so-called Bedouin Wedding Feast, a whole camel stuffed with a lamb stuffed with 20 chickens stuffed with even more eggs, nuts, and spices.
If you thought the urge to stuff was solely limited to carnivores, you were wrong. Sweets have found their way into the historical lineage of engastration as well. In 2009, home baker Charles Phoenix created the "cherpumple," a three layer cake with pies baked into each layer. Dubbed the "turducken" of cakes, the cherpumple is composed of a cherry pie baked into a white cake, a pumpkin pie baked inside a yellow cake and an apple pie baked inside a spice cake, and then the whole thing is coated with cream cheese frosting. It takes three days to make because each layer must cool before being baked into another.
More: We made a cherpumple—see!
Finding one's inner Dr. Frankenstein? Maybe. A primal instinct to show off who's on top of the food chain? Perhaps. But, let's face it: Whatever the psychological impulse, the whole undertaking of using ingredients that could stand alone as their own dishes and then putting them together like so many puzzle pieces also has a geeky intellectual appeal. Engastration is like following a meta-recipe: a recipe of recipes.
For the modern gastronome, turducken has emerged as the ultimate in holiday culinary projects. With all of the deboning and stuffing required—not to mention eight hours or more of cooking, basting, and worrying, it is the closest thing to a culinary marathon.
The turducken is likely the most famous form of engastration, so what did its supposed creator, Paul Prudhomme, think of the situation—the dish for which he is famed and will be forever associated with? In a 2008 CNN interview, Prudhomme practically swooned as he waxed about what it's like to taste turducken. "Can you imagine how it would feel to have your fantasy girlfriend in front of you and you're just going to get your first kiss," Prudhomme told Anderson Cooper. "That's the way it feels."
Josh Friedland (aka Ruth Bourdain) has a new book, Eatymology; purchase it here.
Turkey by Bobbi Lin; Rôti sans pareil by Joe Burger; cherpumple by Food52; squash images by Linda Xiao.
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I don't want to be the chicken nugget mom. I don't even like chicken nuggets. Why can't we have the whole piece of chicken? Who decided to just portion out a nugget's worth?
Yesterday's dinner was okay: fish with a lemon and pepper crust, vegetables, rice. The vegetables and rice prepare themselves. Seriously, they practically walk out of the cupboard and leap into a pan. No effort.
The fish? I am tempted to take credit for it, but I bought it with the lemon and pepper crust already dusted on. So basically, for dinner yesterday, I opened and closed the oven door.
I glanced at my latest copy of Coastal Living yesterday, and I present to you: chilled avocado soup (recipe at end):
|Courtesy: Coastal Living Magazine
This soup allegedly takes only ten minutes to prepare. There is no reason I can't offer this yummy sounding soup to my family, except for the small fact that I am crazy.
You see, for me to serve this soup, I'll want to use pretty white bowls. And I'll want to use the yummy crab and mango garnish, which my children will immediately pick right out.
I'll want to get a pretty, lime green, patterned napkin and that lime green spoon that is peeking through in the right bottom corner.
I'll want to take a photograph that makes the soup look as yummy, meaning I have to buy a new camera.
It will take a lot more than ten minutes for ME to prepare this dish.
Pre-dusted lemon and pepper fillets, here I come.
Courtsey Coastal Living:
Surprise! This rich, velvety soup contains no cream or milk. Pureeing in the blender fills the mixture with air, making it thicker. Add more broth if you like a thinner consistency. It's delicious topped with the Crab-and-Mango Garnish or on its own.
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Chill: 2 hours
Yield: Makes 6 servings
- 3 avocados, cut into chunks
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Crab-and-Mango Garnish
PreparationCombine ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until completely chilled. Pour soup into serving bowls. Top each serving with Crab-and-Mango Garnish.
Julia Dowling Rutland, Coastal Living, MARCH 2011


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Jack and Patti Phillips published a wonderful article in T&D magazine's August 2009 edition called "Measuring What Matters: How CEOs View Learning Success". The article is a well-written analysis of a survey they conducted with Fortune 500 CEOs as well as the CEOs of some large private companies. Their research reveals some interesting information about how CEOs evaluate employee development.
Safety is more important than ROI
When asked how they approach their investment in training initiatives, the top response (39%) was a reliance on benchmarks such as training cost per employee. Another 20% invest only what's absolutely required for employees to do their jobs. Those are relatively safe bets. It's hard to take heat for doing what everyone else is doing (following benchmarks) or spending the minimum.
It's also uninspiring news. Only 18% of respondents said their top priority is seeing a return on their investment in employee training. The obvious conclusion is that when it comes to developing human capital, a majority of CEOs would rather avoid risk than invest in improving employee performance.
Shoulda, Woulda, Didn't
CEOs were asked how they measured their employee development initiatives. The top 3 responses have relatively nothing to do with strategic business drivers:
- Number of participants (94%)
- Cost per employee or cost per training hour (78%)
- Participant satisfaction with the training (53%)
CEOs were also asked to rank learning evaluation measures in order of importance. This list was very different than what they were actually doing.
- Impact on business results (only 8% measure this)
- Return on Investment from employee development expenditures (only 4% measure this)
- Awards won in recognition of employee development programs (40% measure this)
Who is accountable?
The survey also looked at CEO involvement in employee development. You can see from the above sections that CEOs are focusing on safety over impact although they agree that making an impact on the business is most important. So, why the disconnect? Is it because CEOs in large companies are too busy to directly oversee employee training? The survey revealed that CEOs are involved to a fairly high degree:
- 78% personally approve the training budget
- 73% review requests for major initiatives
- 61% review the results of training programs
This data seems to indicate that many CEOs in large corporations are not doing everything necessary to get the most out of their employees. I don't know the reasons why, but the data presented here suggests that in general, CEOs know what they ought to do, have the ability to do it, but for some reason they aren't.


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There's a theme in the diet industry that bothers me because it's so easily misinterpreted by people trying to lose weight. And that is: "If you want it, you gotta work for it."
You see lots of words like "commitment" and "dedication" and "work". Don't these words just make ya wanna cringe?
One thing I made the mistake of doing -and you might, too - was exercising too much. I felt like if I wasn't dripping in sweat by the end of the workout, that I wasn't working hard enough towards my goal of losing weight.
And I felt frustrated because it seemed like my friends could eat whatever they wanted and not exercise yet look slim. And here I was, probably going to have to live the rest of my life killing myself at the gym just to maintain the physique that I wasn't happy with.
But then something changed. I went on vacation and wasn't able to go to the gym for a few weeks. I was staying in a city and the only exercise I was getting was walking around town. And to my surprise, my body started to slim down. What I always wanted was starting to happen, and I was doing less. Whaaa?
Here are 2 reasons why the harder you workout, the less results you'll see:
1) Working out when you're calm is good stress; working out when you're frantic is bad stress
The reason why walking instead of doing all of those spin classes and kickboxing and high intensity training works is because of the different kinds of stress you're putting on your body. If you are exercising while you are in a calm, relaxed state, then your body thinks that everything is fine and it starts to target the stored fat on your body for fuel.
But if you're doing exercise that makes you feel like you're hyperventilating and pushing yourself too hard, then your body feels like something is wrong (like it's running away from a bear, for example) and it will start using quick energy in the form of sugars, or from the most recent meal you ate.
2) You're more likely to feel ravenous post-workout, and treat yourself to desserts.
It's super easy to feel ravenous or to want to treat yourself after a harder workout (because you worked so hard…). And you'll build a strong body with more stamina, but the fat will still be there, covering your muscles.
Your body is a reflection of how you have been eating and exercising. So if you feel like you've been doing everything but you're not getting results, it doesn't mean something is wrong with you - it just means you need to change the formula. And that might not mean you need to be more strict - it might mean you need to do less, in a more strategic fashion.
How have you been working out thus far? What changes can you make to take stress off of your body and start leaning out the way you dream? Leave a comment!


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PSA/Update: I want to address the current issue with Deciem at the moment. Many people have asked me for equally affordable options to these products because they no longer support the brand as a result of the founders actions. I can completely understand that and if you are someone who is looking for an alternative than please check out the new line Garden of Wisdom for Victoria Health. The have created a brilliant set of products that are very affordable, extremely well made (with much better textures), and seriously result-driven ingredients and formulas. I will have a full review soon, but in the mean time you can check them out here. If you have any questions, please feel free to comment below or message me on Instagram. Ever since The Ordinary launched my number one question is now "what should I buy?". People are excited and somewhat confused, which I can completely understand. Choosing the right products for your skin type and needs can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many options. In the beginning it was pretty easy since there were only ten products, but now there are almost forty (with more on the way), so it has become even harder to not only know which ones to buy, but how to use them. I wanted to create this guide of recommended regimens and example routines in the hopes that in addition to my review, it will make it as easy as possible to use these products and get the most out of them.


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More and more local authorities are opting to only book carers to visit vulnerable old people for 15 minute slots, leaving pensioners to choose between going to the toilet or eating.
A 15 minute slot is the shortest amount of time a care can be booked for. According to a Unison survey, conducted between August and October this year, 74% of county and unitary authorities are booking carers for 15 minutes at a time. This is up from 69% last year.
"What we are seeing is the institutionalisation of dangerously low levels of care which compromises the dignity of the elderly and vulnerable people in our community who rely on this care, and places unfair pressures on home-care workers," said Dave Prentis, the general secretary of Unison.
Peter Jenkins, the director of Leonard Cheshire Disability Campaigns, added: "There are still far too many of these 'flying care' visits taking place.
"Fifteen minutes is simply not long enough to deliver quality personal care, and these visits can leave disabled and older people facing impossible choices like whether to go to the toilet or to have a cup of tea, because they simply don't have time for both."
While Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, described the figures as "unacceptable", councils blamed cuts to their funding for the short carer stints and said they needed an additional £400m just to maintain services.
Around 90% of all home care services for the elderly and disabled are now delivered by private firms or charities.
Politicians have already started to try and end the severely short care stints by amending the Care Act as workers have highlighted how they do not have enough time to wash, dress and feed pensioners and ensure they have taken their medication, let alone take them to the toilet.
The survey was obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request by the Telegraph.


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Peter Vignati has fond memories of growing up in East Hartford. He says he is "the classic middle child" amongst five siblings. Peter attended the East Hartford public schools and went on to Bates College, where he majored in chemistry and biology. At Bates he really enjoyed playing golf and was the Maine intercollegiate champion one year.
After graduation, Peter went to work for Enthone, a West Haven, Connecticut manufacturer of specialty chemicals for the plating, electronics and aerospace industries. He started in sales, first in Wisconsin and then returned to Connecticut. Later he became an International Marketing Manager, traveling worldwide establishing relationships with overseas companies to license Enthone's technology to them and also to license some of their technology. Being single, it was an exciting time for him to see and experience different people and their cultures. He went on to earn a Master of Business Administration from the University of Connecticut, taking classes at night.
In the meantime, Peter was introduced to Susanne "the love of my life" on a blind date and now his wife of almost thirty years. "Best thing I ever did", he says. They lived in a beach condo in East Haven after they were married and then relocated to Farmington to raise their family. Peter and Susanne lived for two years on the Miss Porter's campus rent-free as "house directors". It was a fun time for them and they met many great young girls attending the school, including Oprah's niece who lived in their house. Oprah later delivered a commencement speech at graduation.
Peter then spent seven years in Marlboro and Freehold, New Jersey working for a chemical company with a colleague that he had known over the years. That company was bought out by a Cleveland firm, but he didn't want to relocate again for work. They now had three little boys and had enjoyed their proximity to New York City and New Jersey's great beaches. So it was time for a career change and a move back to Connecticut where he started a business for Edward Jones, which he continues to run today. Never in his wildest dreams did he ever think he would become a financial planner, but he does enjoy helping families achieve their goals and get on a path to a secure retirement.
Peter and Susanne have always been active in their church, whether it be the Church of Saint Ann in Avon or their current church, Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield, where they relocated three years ago. He says "I'd like to think that we are generous with our time and talents to help those in need and my children are also engaged in similar activities." None of their boys are married yet, but he is thankful that all are in school or gainfully employed. Peter and Susanne enjoy hiking with their two Jack Russell Terriers, Bailey and Finn. They also enjoy biking, skiing and travelling. They look forward to trips to the Canary Islands and Iceland this year.
Peter is in his seventeenth year with Rotary and is a Past President and Paul Harris Recipient.
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2. Is it FAIR to all Concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
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The Scone Report: Here are a few tidbits I found amusing this week.
Hey There, Fancy!
There is a fashion trend that has swept Mexico. Described as "half-Aladdin, all Vegas" these very long (some up to 5 feet!), pointy cowboy boots are sexy if not anything else. Seen mostly in clubs and disco's, no one quite knows where they originated from but those without them are realizing it's hard to find a dance partner in their "short" cowboy boots. At $34 per pair they are bought and decorated with glitter, sequins, butterflies, lights or whatever else you can imagine. Although at that price point, the boots are not accessible to everyone and some quick thinking youngsters have taken to making their own out of garden hoses. Move over, Uggs, there is a new boot to hate!
|Sexy is officially back!
I'm a Bit of a Foodie
AOL published an article on the "Best and Worst Veggie Burgers for Grilling". They graded the veggie burgers on the following: taste/flavor, texture, aroma, and burger-likeness. I also ran my own test and here are my results.
The 10 Worst Veggie Burger for Grilling
1-10) Any Veggie Burger Ever Made
The 10 Best Veggie Burger for Grilling
1-10) I think it is pronounced "Bacon Double Cheeseburger"
|This is one good Veggie Burger
Doodle of the Year!
Today Google named the winner of their "Doodle 4 Google" contest. Out of 107,000 entries, it was Mateo Lopez, age 7, whose drawing took the top spot and is now on display on Googles' home page.
Although Lopez was up against some stiff competition, he did not encounter the artistic talent of a younger me (age 7).
|Sadly, this self portrait is better than you think
Its All in the Details!
As soon as I get around to publishing my coffee table book on mailboxes in Los Angeles, this one will be on the cover.
|The genius of this is that it belongs to a 5 bedroom, brick house with a pool.


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Videos Of Rumer Willis Singing Prove That The 'Empire' Guest Star Has Lots Of Talent
Fox's Empire is bringing its usual brand of drama in the second half of its third season, along with some surprises and awesome guest stars. Rumer Willis joined Empire as Tory Ash, a new friend and collaborator of Jamal's from his stint in rehab — and she has showed off her truly impressive singing voice in the role. There are plenty of videos of Rumer Willis singing to show this actor's got legit pipes. In addition to the her other TV and movie acting roles, the musically-inclined daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis played Roxie Hart in the Broadway revival of Chicago and did a tour performing covers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"I've been singing since I was super little, but I've always struggled to find which avenue exactly I wanted to do," she told the publication in an interview. "Being able to do music as well, and the way they do music is such a dynamic, classy way, so I was really excited." Willis' character Tory is inspired by the late Amy Winehouse and it was actually her cover of an Amy Winehouse song that caused Jussie Smollett (who plays Jamal) to suggest Willis for a role on Empire, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Rumer brings something so special to the character. She's so effortless, she's not making a caricature of what it is," Smollett told the publication. "I love working with her."
Check out the videos of Willis showing off her lovely voice below.
Cover Of "Toxic" By Britney Spears
Willis channels the Princess of Pop as she belts her own version of Spears' 2003 hit song.
Cover Of "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" By Cher
Watch Willis take on this enduring 1960s classic written by Sonny Bono at The Cabaret at The Columbia Club last July, according the the video's YouTube description.
Cover Of "You Don't Own Me" by Lesley Gore
Willis kept it classic in this elegant cover of the popular 1960s tune.
Cover Of "If I Ain't Got You" By Alicia Keys
Willis sang this duet with Tye Blue during her Over the Love tour last year.
Cover Of "You Know I'm No Good" By Amy Winehouse
And here's what could be the Winehouse cover that impressed Smollett so much. Willis performed this tune at The Cabaret at The Columbia Club last year, according the the video's YouTube description.
"Simple Song" From 'Empire'
When Smollett and Willis came together on Empire, they made lovely music. This is just one of their catchy collaborations on the TV show.
You can catch Willis continuing to sing as Tory Ash on Empire on Wednesday night.


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Several weeks ago, Dan Gainor of the conservative Media Research Center told Fox Business host Eric Bolling that "The Muppets," the new movie starring Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, had a liberal agenda.
"It's amazing how far the left will go ... to manipulate your kids to ... give them the anti-corporate message." Gainor went on to say that Hollywood is trying to brainwash kids. Bolling later apologized (sort of).
The film's villain is an oil baron named Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) who wants to destroy the Muppet studios in order to dig for oil.
The stars of the movie, Kermit and Miss Piggy, recently responded to the accusations. As Forbes reports, at a press conference in the U.K. for the movie's premier, a reporter asked Kermit how he felt about the charge that the film is "dangerous."
A sarcastic Kermit responded, "Oh, it's so dangerous! No, it's a funny thing. They were concerned about us having some prejudice against oil companies. And I can tell you that's categorically not true. And, besides, if we have problems with oil companies, why would we have spent the entire film driving around in a gas-guzzling Rolls-Royce?"
Following Kermit's comments, Miss Piggy chimed in. "It's almost as laughable as accusing Fox News of, you know, being news."
Kermit then said, "Boy, that's going to be all over the Internet." Good call, Kermit.


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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Two Republican-sponsored anti-abortion bills are moving forward in the state Senate and could be passed next week.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee scheduled a vote Thursday on the measures that previously passed the Assembly. The full Senate could take the bills up as soon as Tuesday, its last scheduled day to be in session this year.
One bill would ban abortions based on the sex of the fetus. Another would prohibit the state health insurance from covering abortions as well as exempt religious organizations from providing insurance coverage for contraceptives.
Democratic opponents accuse Republicans of using the proposals to dictate women's medical care and score points with the conservative base. Gov. Scott Walker supports both bills.


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Briefs for Dec. 5, 2011: Culture Night to feature local author
The Craig branch of Moffat County Libraries, 570 Green St., hosts Culture Night with local author RaeAnne Hadley from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today.
Hadley is the author of "Mechanics of Murder," "With Love; Now & Forever," "Shadows" and "Love's Everlasting Song."
Her next book, "A Wrench in the Plan," is expected in 2012.
For more information, call 824-5116.
Chamber mixer set for Thursday
The next Craig Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Business After-Hours Mixer is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at THPK Accounting, 555 Breeze St.
The event is free.
RSVP by calling 824-5689 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
5:05 Drinks slated for Thursday
Yampa Valley Data Partners hosts its 5:05 Drinks program from 5:05 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mathers Club, 420 Yampa Ave.
Kate Nowak, of Partners, will present Jenni Cross' eight-step process to transform a business or nonprofit organization into an energy- and money-saving agency with environmentally sound measures.
The event is free to the public and everyone is welcome.
The first drink is free.
For more information, call 824-1133.
Book club slated to meet Thursday
The Craig Book Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at First Congregational Church, 630 Green St.
Susie Begam-Violette will review "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford.
For more information, call 824-3590.
Support group meetings set
A support group for those living with cancer meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month upstairs at St. Michael Catholic Church, 678 School St.
For more information, call Joan at 701-9085.
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Bob and Carol had spent three nights together now... in the office. They were senior officers of the In Your Face ad agency and they'd been putting their heads together on a pitch for a new client. Ted and Alice had tried and failed.
"Ouch" yelled Bob. "What?" cried Alice. "My head hurts from putting our heads together" said Bob. Carol was nodding in agreement. "Oh yeah, well my neck hurts from always nodding in agreement" said Carol. You don't always have to agree" said Bob. "Well the prompt says 'nodding in agreement', right? It doesn't say nodding in disagreement, does it?" "I see your point" said Bob "right at the tip of your head, hah, hah, hah." "O knock it off" said Carol. "We have work to do."
"That's right," said Bob. "But so far we've failed big time" he said sadly, looking to see if Carol was nodding in agreement.
"We need to achieve the level of exposure similar to CS Janey," said Carol. "CS Janey? Who the hell is CS Janey? queried Bob. "You know, CS Janey over at Studio30+," said Corol. "The blogger of the week? Hell, she's so good she's been blogger of the week now for something like 150 weeks!"
"Oh, yeah, right" said Bob, nodding in agreement, "how the hell does she do it?
"Well I don't think she has anything to do with it, actually" said Carol knowingly. "Wait," said Bob. "Did you just say that knowingly?" "Yes I did" said Carol nodding in agreement knowingly. "Well, out with it cried Bob. Are you nodding in agreement knowingly? What do you know that I don't know?
"Well" said Carol "I think the folks over at Studio30+ would be nodding in agreement when I said someone's simply nodded off and forgotten to update the Blogger of the Week feature."
"I think I see where you're going with this" said Bob. "You're saying all we have to do is nod off and maybe our client (italics Bob's) could get 150 weeks of free publicity."
"Exactly" said Carol, nodding in agreement.


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Take on Eddie McCormack for £35 - Ulster Mid-Am deadline extended (but only until Monday)
Farnham Estate and Co Cavan are two of the finest parklands in Ulster and if you need another excuse to tee it up in the Ulster Mid Amateur Open from June 6-7, apart from the risible £35 entry fee for three rounds of golf plus practice rounds, denying Eddie McCormack another win could be a fun challenge.
Now playing out of Galway but a proud Cavan man, Eddie won by six strokes last year despite running up a 10 at the par-five 15th in the first round.
He finished birdie-par-eagle for an opening 79 that day then added rounds of 66 and 74 to win by six from George Armstrong and Alan Condron.
Closing date for entry to the Championship has been extended to Monday 18 May 2015 at 00:30.
Players should note that Rounds 1 (Saturday 6 June AM) and Round 3 (Sunday 7 June) will be played at Farnham Estate Golf Club. Round 2 (Saturday 6 June PM) will be played at Co Cavan Golf Club.


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In 1501, Michelangelo (yes, the same guy who painted the famous Sistine Chapel located in the Vatican in Rome) accepted a commission to carve a marble sculpture of the biblical David to be placed high atop a buttress on the Florentine Cathedral.
Interestingly, the commission was originally offered to Leonardo da Vinci who rejected it on the grounds that he despised marble sculpture as an inferior art, good only for artisans —(shockingly) he and Michelangelo were NOT best friends.
It took four years for Michelangelo to carve the famous sculpture out of an 18-foot-tall marble block that had been damaged by another sculptor during the 1460s. Upon its completion in 1504, it was so admired by the people of Florence that they decided to place it in the square next to the Palazzo Vecchio, the seat of the Florentine government, instead of on top the Cathedral.
The MAIN reason behind this relocation decision, however, was because of what the statue represented to the citizens of Florence.
If you are not familiar with the David and Goliath story, it is from the Bible and tells a tale of the power of "right over might". This sculpture represents the character David who by slinging a rock at the giant Goliath, kills him and, in doing so, saves his people.
Though David had been sculpted by many other artists (Donatello and Bernini both carved the subject) he is usually represented after the fight, with David being depicted as a triumphant hero.
For the first time, Michelangelo depicted his David pre-battle.
With a slingshot over his shoulder, a rock in his hand, tense muscles, and a concentrated gaze, this David seems to be psychologically preparing for the danger ahead.
Why was this so meaningful to Florence at the time?
Italy was not a peaceful, united country in this era. The main cities were ruled by powerful families that were always trying to come up with new ways to conquer each other.
At the time that the David was completed, the Florentines had recently fought a war (and won) against the combined forces of Milan, Siena, and Pisa — the little guy conquered a larger foe!
It took FOUR days to move the statue (VERY CAREFULLY!!!) on tree trunks down the narrow streets of Florence, from Michelangelo's workshop to the Palazzo Vecchio. And there it sat until 1837 when it was replaced by a copy and moved into the Galleria dell' Accademia to protect it from the elements.
It is said that when carving David, Michelangelo wanted to ensure that the sculpture would convey beauty and emotion from every angle.
As someone who has seen this famous work, in person from ALL angles (ahem…) I can tell you that this goal was not only achieved, it was surpassed.


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Episode 88 - Just Because/
On this week's Hallyujuku, we talk about Jessica throwing shade, repeatedly shady concert promoters, an anti-LGBT website ironically serving as a great Korean LGBT resource, and AOA Choa calling Kim Jong-Un fat. All that, new music and more!
What's new?
iKON - AIRPLANE M/V
iKON - 리듬 타(RHYTHM TA) M/V
블랙넛 (Black Nut) - 100 (Feat. 천재노창)
[MV] Cho Hyung Woo(조형우) _ Scar(흉터) (Feat. Cheetah(치타)) (Lyric Ver.)
[MV] Just Music _ More(더)
[MV] GARY(개리) _ JOA(엉덩이) (Feat. Jay Park(박재범)
What The Pineapple: SM FAMILY reacts to XXTRA HOT Cheetos
Mamamoo | Crack Video #5
[MV] MAMAMOO(마마무) _ Girl Crush (Innisia Nest(이니시아 네스트) OST)
[MV] LOVELYZ(러블리즈) _ Ah-Choo
[MV] Ailee(에일리) _ Mind Your Own Business(너나 잘해)
Ailee, "Mind Your Own Business", and settling for good but not great
BLANC & ECLARE has sale on day Jessica did K-pop Benghazi "just because"
BTS fans locked out of Atlanta concert due to overselling, promoters fail again
New Korean website tries to protest LGBT rights; is ironically a useful LGBT resource
AOA's Choa trolls Kim Jong Un, calls him a fatty + hanbok "Choa Song"


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WASHINGTON — A top Republican called on Democratic U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner to resign on Tuesday, saying Congress cannot afford to be distracted by the sexually charged photos and tweets he sent to women.
House Republican Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia became the first top U.S. lawmaker to say that Weiner, an outspoken liberal who easily won a seventh two-year term in the House of Representatives last year, should step down.
"I think he should resign," Cantor told reporters during a trip to Virginia.
"We've got a lot of serious challenges going on in this country and a lot of work for Congress to do. The last thing we need is to be immersed in discussion about Congressman Weiner and his Twitter activities," Cantor said.
Weiner, married to a longtime aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, on Monday acknowledged that he had sent lewd pictures of himself and had inappropriate online relationships with several women. But insisted he will not resign, saying he broke no law.
Political analysts and congressional aides said, however, that Democrats believe that Weiner undercut them politically and it is unclear if he can survive.
"Democrats are furious," one Democratic aide said.
The Democrats said his sexual indiscretions took the spotlight off an unpopular Republican plan to cut the Medicare healthcare program for the elderly.
"Just as we get a boost from the Republican's Medicare plan, Weiner effectively changed the topic" to his flirtatious tweets and photos of himself, another aide said.
Just two weeks ago, Democrats scored an upset victory in a special congressional election in a traditionally Republican district in New York state, riding voter ire over a proposal by Republicans to privatize Medicare.
The contest lifted Democratic hopes that they can rebound in the 2012 election, perhaps even winning back the House of Representatives from Republicans.
Yet a nearly daily pounding of Republicans over the Medicare, particularly on cable television, came to a halt last week in wake of questions about Weiner's personal life.
The scandal began when Weiner denied tweeting a photo of a man in boxer briefs to a 21-year-old female student in Washington state, insisting his account had been hacked.
But on Monday, a weeping Weiner admitted having had inappropriate online exchanges with at least six women.
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, asked about Weiner on Tuesday, said, "I wish there was some way I could defend him, but I can't."
Reid would not say if he thought Weiner should resign. But when asked what he would tell Weiner if the congressman sought his advice, Reid said, "Call somebody else."
At the request of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, the House ethics committee will investigate whether Weiner violated at of the chamber's rules.
The length of House ethics probes varies greatly depending on the case and have taken from two months to two years
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Diastasis recti abdominis
Original Editor - Marianne Ryan
Top Contributors - Nicole Hills, Marianne Ryan, Laura Ritchie, Oyemi Sillo and Rachael Lowe - Your name will be added here if you are a lead editor on this page.
- 1 Definition/Description
- 2 Clinically Relevant Anatomy
- 3 Clinical Presentation
- 4 Management / Interventions - Pregnancy and Postpartum
- 5 References
Diastasis recti abdominis is a separation of the rectus abdominal muscles at the linea alba.[2]
Diastasis recti abdominis can occur as result of prolonged transverse stresses on the linea alba in men,[3] postmenopausal women,[4] and in women during pregnancy. [5][6]
Diastasis recti can also occur in newborns and is defined as an inter-rectus distance that is greater than 3cm in this population.[7]
Diastasis Recti Abdominis and Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the linea alba must soften and expand to accommodate the growing fetus[8] increasing the width of the linea alba (the inter-rectus distance or IRD).
DRA is experienced by some (potentially most) women during their 3rd trimester of pregnancy.[8][9]
Clinically Relevant Anatomy
The two rectus abdominis muscle heads run parallel to each other and are separated by a connective tissue along the midline of the body called the linea alba.[10] The distance between the rectus abdominis muscles is referred to as the inter-rectus distance.
Clinical Presentation
An adult is considered to have a diastasis recti abdominis when they present with an 'abnormal' inter-rectus distance. On palpation, if a therapist can place two or more finger breaths (≈2cm) in the sulcus between the medial borders of the rectus abdominus muscles the patient may present with diastasis recti abdominis.[11] Palpation, in clinical practice, appears to be sufficient for detecting the presence or absence of diastasis recti,[12] however ultrasound imaging can produce a more precise measurement.[12]
Currently, the literature is not in agreement with what the diagnostic cut-off is for diastasis recti abdominis. Our best approach is to inform our clinical practices with the work done by Beer and colleagues[13] who suggest that, in nulliparous women (women who have not given birth), the normal width of the linea alba should be less than 1.5 cm at the xiphoid level, less than 2.2 cm at 3 cm above the umbilicus, and less than 1.6 cm at 2 cm below the umbilicus.[13][14]
Management / Interventions - Pregnancy and Postpartum
There is some evidence to support the idea that an increased inter-rectus distance is associated with the severity of self-reported abdominal pain.[15][16] There is no evidence to support the suggestion that there is an association between inter-rectus distance and lumbopelvic pain.[9][17]
Despite suggestions that diastasis recti abdominis may be associated with pelvic floor dysfunction, women who present with diastasis recti abdominis have not been shown to demonstrate pelvic floor muscle weakness or higher incident urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse.[18]
A recent randomized control trial by Gluppe and colleagues[19] found that a weekly supervised postpartum exercise program and daily pelvic floor exercises did not reduce the prevalence of diastasis recti when compared to a control group.[19] The exercise program used in this study can be found here.
To date, there is currently not enough evidence in the literature to guide clinical practice on how and if we should 'close the gap' in women who present with diatasis recti abdominis after pregnancy.[19]
Patient Education
It is important to educate our patients on diastasis recti abdominis during and after pregnancy. The video below by a Canadian physiotherapist uses a great analogy to explain the concept of diastasis recti abdominis.[20]
Common Postpartum Exercises
Kegel Exercises
Pelvic floor exercises can help strengthen deep abdominal muscles because all the core muscles contract automatically as a cohesive group. These exercises can be performed throughout pregnancy and may be started in the early postpartum period.
Breathing Exercises
Breathing exercises help to retrain the diaphragm to relearn how to descend after childbirth. During pregnancy, the diaphragm is pushed upwards by the growing uterus and loses its ability to descend during inhalation. Since the diaphragm forms the top of the core muscles, it is important to retrain it to function with a full excursion again. Here are 2 good exercises
- Inverted Breathing - Lie supine with the buttock on a pillow wedge, raised above chest level. Teach patient to take short, shallow breaths "through the pelvic diaphragm." Have patient place one hand just above the pubic symphysis and teach them to feel for a slight up and down motion while they breathe in and out. Place the patient's other hand on top of their chest and tell them to try not to have their chest rise when breathing.
- Lateral Costal Breathing - In the seated position have patient place their hands on the lateral sides of the rib cage. Teach them to "breathe into their hands" and to feel for the lateral expansion of the rib cage as they inhale and the movement of the ribcage toward the midline during exhalation.
Progressive Core Exercises
There are several exercises that can be used to help restore core strength after pregnancy. For more information refer to Diane Lee's work on the Diastasis Recti.
Precaution: Sit-Ups and Crunches
Sit-ups and similar exercises can put a strain on the pelvic floor and can increase intra-abdominal pressure which may not be helpful during pregnancy and when restoring the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor in the postpartum period.
Body Mechanics
It is important to teach the patient how to perform ADL's without increasing abdominal pressure, such as rolling out of bed, instead of doing a "sit-up" to get up. Avoid "jack-knifing" behavior that increases intra-abdominal pressure. Teaching patients to roll to their left side and use their top arm to help push themselves up is a commonly prescribed technique. Other activities to watch out for is getting out of a bath, lifting and carrying older children and heavy objects during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Teach them to "exhale as you lift."
Postural Awareness
After pregnancy women tend to stand with and an exaggerated anterior pelvic tilt and with their pelvis pushed forward. In order to stand up against gravity, their bodies typically develop areas of rigidity in the upper lumbar and the lower thoracic area along with the buttock muscles. Diane Lee refers to this as "back clenching and buttock griping behavior." Manual therapy and relaxation exercises may be indicated before initiating strengthening exercises. (http://dianelee.ca/articles/UnderstandYourBack&PGPopt.pdf)
Abdominal Supports
Abdominal Binders: Binders may be helpful for some women in the postpartum period, but the wrong or overuse of them can cause more problems. It is best not to use an abdominal binder unless necessary, for example during pregnancy in the third trimester and 6 weeks after delivery if there is a separation of 2 fingers or more.
Belly Band: Wearing a belly band during pregnancy (one made specifically for pregnant women) may help increase proprioception and muscle awareness. A belly band or tight tube top can be used after childbirth for the same reasons.
- ↑ Wikimedia Commons.https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1112_Muscles_of_the_Abdomen_Anterolateral.png (accessed 22 June 2018).
- ↑ Gilleard WL, Brown JM. Structure and function of the abdominal muscles in primigravid subjects during pregnancy and the immediate postbirth period. Physical therapy. 1996 Jul 1;76(7):750-62.
- ↑ Lockwood T. Rectus muscle diastasis in males: primary indication for endoscopically assisted abdominoplasty. Cosmetic. 1998;May:1685-1691.
- ↑ Spitznagle TM, Leong FC, Van Dillen LR. Prevalence of diastasis recti abdominis in a urogynecological patient population. International Urogynecology Journal. 2007 Mar 1;18(3):321-8.
- ↑ Akram J, Matzen SH. Rectus abdominis diastasis. Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery. 2014 Jun 1;48(3):163-9.
- ↑ Brauman D. Diastasis recti: Clinical anatomy. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 2008 Nov 1;122(5):1564-9.
- ↑ Marden PM, Smith DW, McDonald MJ. Congenital anomalies in the newborninfant, including minor variations: A study of 4,412 babies by surface examination for anomalies and buccal smear for sex chromatin. The Journal of pediatrics. 1964 Mar 1;64(3):357-71.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Boissonnault JS, Blaschak MJ. Incidence of diastasis recti abdominis during the childbearing year. Physical therapy. 1988 Jul 1;68(7):1082-6.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Mota PG, Pascoal AG, Carita AI, Bø K. Prevalence and risk factors of diastasis recti abdominis from late pregnancy to 6 months postpartum, and relationship with lumbo-pelvic pain. Manual therapy. 2015 Feb 1;20(1):200-5.
- ↑ Peterson-Kendall F, Kendall-McCreary E, Geise-Provance P, McIntyre-Rodgers, Romani W. Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain. 5th ed. Baltimore: Wolters Kluwer; 2005.
- ↑ Noble E. Essential Exercises for the Childbearing Year. 2nd editio. Boston, MA: Houghton Miffilin; 1982.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Van de Water AT, Benjamin DR. Measurement methods to assess diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM): a systematic review of their measurement properties and meta-analytic reliability generalisation. Manual therapy. 2016 Feb 1;21:41-53.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Beer GM, Schuster A, Seifert B, Manestar M, Mihic‐Probst D, Weber SA. The normal width of the linea alba in nulliparous women. Clinical anatomy. 2009 Sep 1;22(6):706-11.
- ↑ Learn with Diane Lee. Linea alba screen DRA with Diane Lee. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06o8Z54l-40 [last accessed 22/06/2018]
- ↑ Parker MA, Millar LA, Dugan SA. Diastasis Rectus Abdominis and Lumbo‐Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction‐Are They Related?. Journal of Women's Health Physical Therapy. 2009 Jul 1;33(2):15-22.
- ↑ Keshwani N, Mathur S, McLean L. Relationship Between Inter-rectus Distance and Symptom Severity in Women With Diastasis Recti in the Early Postpartum Period. Physical therapy. 2017 Dec 4.
- ↑ Sperstad JB, Tennfjord MK, Hilde G, Ellström-Engh M, Bø K. Diastasis recti abdominis during pregnancy and 12 months after childbirth: prevalence, risk factors and report of lumbopelvic pain. Br J Sports Med. 2016 Jun 20:bjsports-2016.
- ↑ Bø K, Hilde G, Tennfjord MK, Sperstad JB, Engh ME. Pelvic floor muscle function, pelvic floor dysfunction and diastasis recti abdominis: Prospective cohort study. Neurourology and urodynamics. 2017 Mar 1;36(3):716-21.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Gluppe SL, Hilde G, Tennfjord MK, Engh ME, Bø K. Effect of a Postpartum Training Program on Prevalence of Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Primiparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Physical therapy. 2018 Jan 17.
- ↑ Phit Physiotherapy. DRA: Being (banana) split up the middle, a fresh (produce) perspective. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVxAUOkb3M4[last accessed 22/06/2018]
- ↑ Diane Lee's Integrated Systems Model for Physiotherapy in Womens' Health. Available from:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oslM6Pe9AU&t=1844s [last accessed 22/6/2018]
- ↑ Diane Lee. Conference Presentations Diane Lee and Associates in Physiotherapy. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHY6CSSosNE&t=10s[last accessed 22/6/2018]


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There was a sense of outrage about it...
Outrage that these women had been victims of a hack—a breach of privacy. Just a few weeks ago we were all talking about it: "the celebrity nudes." A horde of pictures that hackers had somehow foisted their hands on—private photos taken by individuals in the privacy of their own homes. Targeted by hackers because these individuals were celebrities.
The breach echoed around the Internet. We heard from security researchers. We heard from technology bloggers. Was Apple to blame? Were all of our pictures at risk? Should I change my password? Should I go through the complicated handshake of enabling two-factor authentication? Should I heed the warning of moralizing morons who suggest that I not do or say or even so much as think anything I don't want going public?
But finally, the story settled around us and our reaction. There were those on the Internet who looked at the photos. There were those on the Internet who refused to look at the photos. And then there were the victims: "how dare you," they said. And they were right. We all knew they were right. How dare you look. Respectable news publications refused to print the celebrity photos. It wasn't a hard decision to make: nude photos aren't usually printed. But it was a decision and it felt like the right one.
Flash forward a few weeks and we find another hack. This one larger—but no less private. Here are the private emails, the private email addresses—the private thoughts and statements of celebrities. Everything, that is, except their privates. And suddenly: it's fair game. Everyone is looking. Everyone is printing. Nobody—or at least, very few of the victims are standing up to say: "how dare you." Respectable news publications even defend their actions: the breach of privacy isn't a breach of privacy, they say: it's a leak. Leaks are important. Leaks are in the public interest.
The story once again ricochets from topic to topic: is Hollywood racist? Are women underpaid? Is Scott Rudin an asshole? The tech crowd speculates on the hackers and their "demands" that a new film on Kim Jong-un be scrapped. Are they linked to North Korea? Yes? No? Maybe? Who cares: Angelina Jolie was called a brat by a movie producer. Breaking news!
Today, we learn it was North Korea. We learn that theaters are refusing to show the film. We learn that Sony is caving to these rogue demands—the film will be canceled. And now—just as before—the story is shifting back to us. How are we reacting? Should we really cave to terrorist demands? Don't we believe in freedom and democracy and standing our ground? Is this what it means to be an American?
And yet—before we caved to those demands, before this story was about America's eminence, before—even—the funny PPTs spilled across the Internet, somebody's privacy was violated. Lots of somebodies, in fact—and like gleeful little second graders, we squealed with laughter at the victims of a crime. I'm not saying that right now—as Sony pulls the film—we shouldn't be asking ourselves what it means to be an American. All I'm saying is: why weren't we asking ourselves that when the story started? Why weren't we treating this breach of privacy—this crime, this terrorist attack—with the same respect and moral certitude that we applied to the photo hack?
This is the beginning of a new era of hacking. Hacking to fulfill every political, social, and personal aim you can think of—from the basest to the most ideal. And we're going to see a lot more of it: technology is simply moving too fast to keep intruders out. So they're going to get in; they're going to get their hands on what they want—but whether they get what they want will depend in large part on us. On how we react.
It won't always be easy—it won't always be a clear-cut decision: with the Pentagon Papers on one side and celebrity nudes on the other. But in the future, as we get better at this, my hope is that we realize every hack is a test. It's a test not of our security systems or our forensics teams or our national security policy: it's just a test of us. Who do we want to be? The squealing second grader, gleefully poring over stolen goods? Or a more mature citizen of society—someone who recognizes that there's a victim's world at stake here. Even if the victim is a brat. Even if the victim is an asshole movie producer—they deserve better from us. We deserve better from ourselves.