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Continuing professional education is required for CPAs to maintain their professional competence and provide quality professional services. CPAs are responsible for complying with all applicable continuing education requirements, rules and regulations of state boards of accountancy, as well as those of membership associations and other professional organizations.
The Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (2012) (Standards) is published jointly by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) to provide a framework for the development, presentation, measurement, and reporting of CPE programs.
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The Standards are intended to be an "evergreen" document. As questions arise related to implementation and application of the Standards, the questions will be presented to the CPE Standards Working Group. The CPE Standards Working Group will meet quarterly as outlined below.
Authoritative interpretations will only be issued by the CPE Committee, upon the recommendation of the CPE Standards Working Group, in limited cases when the matter is not addressed in the Standards, cannot be addressed specifically with the CPE program sponsor, or cannot be addressed in the Best Practices document. All interpretations issued by the CPE Committee will be reviewed and considered by the Joint AICPA/NASBA CPE Standards Committee upon the next revision of the Standards.
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As part of the review and evaluation process of the Standards, the CPE Standards Working Group will meet quarterly to address any questions related to the implementation and application of the Standards.
Questions or topics to be considered by the CPE Standards Working Group may be submitted to Jessica Luttrull, Associate Director-National Registry, at email@example.com.
Beginning April 2014, the CPE Standards Working Group began the review and evaluation of the Standards. The Working Group will be meeting more frequently that once each quarter. Please contact Jessica Luttrull, Associate Director, National Registry, for the next meeting date of the Working Group.
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Every two years, the Standards will be reviewed in their entirety by the CPE Standards Working Group. If the Working Group determines that revisions or modifications are required, then the Working Group will make its recommendation to the Joint AICPA/NASBA CPE Standards Committee. In the limited situation when an interpretation has been issued by the CPE Advisory Committee, the interpretation will be reviewed and considered at that time by the Joint AICPA/NASBA CPE Standards Committee.
In April 2014, the CPE Standards Working Group began their review and evaluation of the Standards. In addition to reviewing the Standards in their entirety, the Working Group will consider innovations, trends and techniques in CPE, as well as ideas and suggestions related to clarifications and modifications of the 2012 Standards.
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If you love food and fancy a trip to Scotland, head to Glasgow on 21-23 October 2011 for the BBC Good Food Show Scotland.
Highlights include:
- MasterChef with live demonstrations
- Celebrity chef appearances including Anthony Worall Thompson
- Michelin star challenge with Alan Murchison and Paul Rankin
- Producers' village – showcasing small artisan producers from across the UK.
After Scotland, the BBC Good Food Show Winter heads to NEC Birmingham on 23-27 November.


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Funding for regional sewer unlikely in 2002
By Meg Olson
The message we heard wasnt no way, but it was close, said city manager Gary Tomsic, reporting back to city council after a trip to Washington D.C. last week lobbying for sewer funding.
After spending four days in Washington meeting with members of the Washington congressional delegation and their staffs, Blaine mayor Dieter Schugt and Tomsic brought home faint hope of the 2002 federal budget allocating any money to move forward the Blaine/Birch Bay regional sewer plan.
No one would go as far as saying it isnt going to happen but they offered us no great encouragement, Tomsic said. Both Christian Gunter of Representative Rick Larsens office and Anna Knudson from Senator Patty Murrays office said the city had come into the budget process too late for the 2002 budget. The more positive thing that we heard was this is a good project. There ought to be some federal help in the 2003 budget if we work on the funding balance, Tomsic said.
Knudson told city representatives they were asking for too much from federal sources without a sufficient local match. She felt the funding mix needed to be redone, Tomsic said. We were given a target of 55 or 50 percent local funds.
The citys original proposal asked for 75 percent federal support for the $30 million regional sewer project.
Finally, Tomsic said Murray staff members were concerned an agreement with the Lummi Nation had not been reached. Lummi representatives were in Washington, D.C. at the same time as Tomsic and Schugt but declined to meet jointly with congressional staff until the settlement agreement is completed. Tomsic said mediation on the settlement is progressing. I believe we were generally able to support one anothers positions, he said.
I think our priorities are clear: we need to get the settlement with the Lummi done immediately and we need to beat every bush to see whats out there for 2002. If we could get even a million for pre-design and design it could keep the project going while we look for funding, Tomsic said.
Tomsic said both Larsen and Senator Maria Cantwell had given their support to interim funding for 2002 and a revised funding package for the whole project with more local and state match in 2003. The challenge will be in securing Murrays backing for the project.
Murrays support will be essential, Tomsic said, given her position on the Senate appropriations committee. Senator Murray is recognized as a key player, Tomsic said. Representative Larsen may have to carry the water for us but her support is key. City lobbying efforts in Washington will focus on getting some funding in 2002 to keep the project going and encouraging other members of the Washington delegation to push for Murrays support.
If this isnt going to work, we arent interested in wasting a lot of time either, but my judgement at this point is that its not time to give up on this approach, Tomsic said.


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Island Shrimp With Calypso Rice
2 (8-ounce) packages frozen island lime shrimp
1. Place shrimp in large sauté pan on medium. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until shrimp are pink and sauce is slightly thickened.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 370kcal; FAT 12g; CHOL 155mg;
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English of the Dead—as its name implies—is a game designed as a tool to help Japanese students remember English vocabulary. Playing the game is simple, each zombie has a Japanese word above its head. To shoot it, simply write that word in English on the DS' touch screen.
Of course, if you turn off the English hints as I did in the video above, it becomes an excellent vocabulary tool for English speakers who are studying Japanese as well. And since you can adjust the difficulty of the vocabulary, this game is still useful even if you're already proficient in Japanese. The easiest difficulty setting is perfect for students starting their second year of college-level Japanese, and as the DS is region free, it's totally worth the import.
Oh and in case you were wondering, yes, House of the Dead 2's cheesy voice acting and plot are still present. So if you're looking for a game as hilarious as it is educational, do yourself a favor and pick up English of the Dead.
And for more games to help you learn Japanese, check out our article on an RPG designed for that very purpose.


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As Vice President, Loss Control for Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), Keith Lessner works with PCI's members to develop public policy affecting the insurance industry.
In this interview, Lessner explains how the insurance mechanism can help safety, health and environmental (SH&E) professionals manage risk and control losses.
Please provide a brief description of your role and responsibilities as Vice President, Loss Control for PCI.
I am responsible for working with our members to develop mitigation public policy affecting the insurance industry and for supporting our field staff and lobbyists in implementing that policy. I also work with our member loss control executives to identify and implement broad-based, industry-wide loss control programs that can be appropriately addressed by our trade association through cooperative actions.
How does PCI help SH&E professionals manage risk and control losses? What resources does PCI have available for SH&E professionals?
PCI strives to create an environment in which our member companies may use their loss control and risk management resources to support their policyholders in minimizing insured risks. We interact regularly with states that regulate insurance loss control services to encourage those states to use insurance resources effectively and efficiently to promote safety. We provide a range of compliance services and materials to assist our members in meeting their obligations.
Because federal, state and local mitigation public policy can have a significant impact in controlling a range of insured losses, we closely monitor, and where appropriate, work to shape debates on these issues. We actively support mitigation policies that affect insurance operations and aim to influence their development so that they are effective, and we work to supplement and complement the mitigation efforts of insurers and other safety service providers.
PCI, at the direction of our members, also implements non-legislative programs to address broad-based insurance loss control concerns. For example, PCI worked with the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists to develop an examination for insurance loss control practitioners to provide a highly credible means of demonstrating competency. Three years ago, we formed an alliance partnership with Region III of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to provide small-business occupational safety training to our members' small-business policyholders. We regularly communicate with our members to solicit their concerns and their interest in developing these types of programs.
Based on your experience, what risk management and loss control issues are currently of greatest importance to SH&E professionals? How will PCI work with SH&E professionals to address these issues?
The pace and range of newly emerging technologies pose significant challenges for SH&E professionals. These challenges require monitoring and keeping abreast of new risks created by new processes and technologies (such as nanotechnologies), of new means of detecting and assessing risks (such as improved weather tracking systems) and new safety technologies for mitigating risks (such as remote surveillance systems). To accomplish this, SH&E professionals are faced with the need to master more diverse, and frequently very specific, types of expertise. These challenges can also require SH&E professionals to respond to issues and to implement programs where safety issues are unsettled, as information is uncertain or incomplete.
PCI provides a forum for our members to discuss these concerns and the kinds of problems they present and to identify and link our members to useful sources of information. In some cases, our members ask us to bring in experts to discuss issues with them, particularly where issues have a unique insurance focus or adequate information is not readily available.
With respect to public policy, what new challenges does PCI expect to face this year?
Our major concern at PCI this year is catastrophic risks. Insurers in coastal areas face intense scrutiny. Many of these problems arise from our inability to accurately estimate the risk of catastrophic events. Mitigation is universally recognized as a key part of resolving catastrophic insurance crises. We are particularly interested in federal, state and local policies that address the mitigation of natural and manmade catastrophes. These policies deal with creating public and private programs to support and encourage mitigation, funding and coordinating needed research, creating appropriate financial incentives and promoting awareness and understanding of the benefits of mitigation.
PCI supports workers' compensation reform. How does this reform impact occupational safety and health in the long term?
Workplace injuries and illnesses ultimately give rise to workers' compensation insurance. In the mid- and late-1990s, workplace safety legislation was a major component of efforts to drive down the costs of workers' compensation insurance. Workers' compensation safety reforms of the mid-1990s and the creation of OSHA more than 20 years earlier have had a significant and long-lasting impact on businesses' interests in workplace safety, the extent to which they seek professional safety and health advice and the extent to which they implement safety programs. More recently, legislative efforts to control workers' compensation costs focus on controlling medical expenses, fraud and return-to-work programs. Workers' compensation insurance remains an important factor in stimulating safety because the premiums establish a quantifiable measure of the costs of workplace accidents that help guide safety investment decisions.
PCI has been active in the development of national voluntary consensus standards (ANSI standards). What value does PCI see in these standards, and how have they benefited the insurance industry?
The contributions that national voluntary consensus safety standards make to safety are too frequently undervalued. These standards typically provide the basis for the voluntary guidelines and mandatory requirements that federal, state and local governments establish to promote safety. They serve as the basis for many of the measures businesses and individuals choose to follow when they receive safety assistance. For insurers, these standards are often the starting point for establishing underwriting standards and for recommending how their policyholders can control insurance costs. Equally important, a standardized prescription that has been reviewed and vetted by interested parties greatly enhances communications to accelerate the regulatory process, to coordinate discussion and research and to allow more safety measures to be adopted.
In your opinion, how can SH&E professionals use safety management system standards, such as the ANSI/AIHA Z10 standard "Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems," to reduce risk and losses?
Safety standards that stress programmatic approaches and management actions are important in the evolution of safety tools. Defining "best practices" program components and management systems will be exceptionally helpful in implementing effective safety programs. SH&E professionals have adapted these tools to a wide range of businesses with different operating environments, financial constraints and management systems and have helped businesses apply the standards to promote safety. Making businesses aware that there is agreement on safety steps they can take, which can be customized to their needs, is a powerful tool that has been used to good effect. Broader success in enacting mandating management program standards, however, faces hurdles. Simultaneously defining requirements with sufficient specificity to be enforced while accommodating vastly different business operations is a challenge, which must be dealt with in mandating management practices.
We continue to hear that loss control operations are curtailed in the insurance industry. Do you believe this is true? What are your predictions for future loss control operations in insurance?
Loss control operations in the insurance industry are changing, just as SH&E operations in the public sector and private industry are also changing. In some companies, we see insurers rebalancing loss control resources between risk assessment and risk improvement. We see some insurers looking more carefully at which policyholders are the best candidates for loss control services and which are best for risk improvement and risk assessment services. We see some insurers relying more heavily on claims agents and communications personnel to provide services that require less technical experience or specialized skills. We see some insurers augmenting the functions performed by their loss control departments with external inspection services, modelers and external safety consultants with specialized skills.
However, assessing underlying risk phenomena and supporting policyholders in mitigating insured losses remain an integral part of the business of insurance. As insurers consider new and emerging lines of insurance that rely more heavily on predicting risks without the benefit of an expansive loss history, the traditional insurance loss control functions of risk assessment and improvement will become more important. Further, insurance companies' loss control practices reflect the growing awareness of safety benefits held by the public sector, businesses and individuals. Safety and risk management practices are meaningful determinants of economic security and social welfare. I would expect that as the SH&E profession continues to evolve, loss control in the insurance industry will become more sophisticated and will be applied more selectively with greater attention to achieving objectives in a broader range of insurance policies.
How can SH&E practices play a key role in international insurance issues?
SH&E practices are valued in large international corporations where the scale of operations makes the benefits of risk management visible. These organizations have coordinated international insurance programs that address SH&E concerns. In many developing and less-developed countries, the public sector is the primary provider of insurance and safety services. To the extent these countries open their markets to private business and foreign firms, insurers can make a robust body of risk management technology, including SH&E practices, available.
How can SH&E professionals make the most of the insurance mechanism when developing a safety program?
By having a clear understanding of the role that insurers play in promoting safety and of the diversity of insurance company approaches, SH&E professionals can take full advantage of what insurers can provide. Given that the cost of insurance is one of the most readily available quantified measures of risks, understanding the range of options for pricing insurance and the variety of safety services that insurers provide will help SH&E professionals encourage choices that promote safety.
The insurance industry has long supported the concept that SH&E investment can help an organization's competitive position. What data and statistics have you seen that support this concept? How does PCI advocate to its customers that SH&E investment is a good business strategy?
While new studies that show the cost-effectiveness of SH&E investment continue to be produced, it is difficult to produce credible, broad-based data that cause major shifts in aggregate safety investments. It is expensive to collect and analyze safety information with sufficient detail to make a convincing argument. It is challenging to design studies that control the complex interactions of the many factors affecting safety and safety outcomes. People who require "proof" that safety pays are a challenging audience. Documenting cost-effectiveness with quantifiable data is a long-term incremental process that will require sustained effort. Meanwhile, the effort to encourage safety investment must be supplemented with persuasive communications that stress the qualitative economic and social benefits.
What are PCI's plans and goals for this year?
This year, PCI is focusing on minimizing catastrophic loss exposures. We are interested in advancing state and federal programs that support stronger building codes, provide mitigation incentives, increase awareness of the need for and benefits of mitigation, assist risk bearers in understanding and implementing mitigation measures, minimize inefficiency in mitigation programs and fund and coordinate mitigation research. These kinds of programs affect the degree of risk and the costs of managing them. We will also look at a handful of states that regulate insurance loss control services to see if we can bring some added effectiveness and efficiency.
Keith Lessner is Vice President, Loss Control for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), a national property/casualty insurance trade association headquartered in Des Plaines, IL that represents over 1,000 companies. At PCI, he is responsible for monitoring and developing policy on legislative and regulatory safety issues, insurance loss control operations, building codes, mold and lead paint and for identifying and developing cooperative action programs to support members' needs in relation to these issues.
Prior to PCI's creation in 2004, Lessner addressed safety, environmental and loss control issues at the Alliance of American Insurers for 22 years. During this time, he worked in developing and advocating public policy and in producing compliance services that address the regulation of insurance safety services and building codes. He also organized a variety of industry-wide public/private partnerships to promote workplace safety with federal and state government agencies, coordinated the production and marketing of the association's loss control training products and provided research and planning services.
Lessner holds both bachelor and master degrees in economics from the University of Missouri, and he has completed advanced course work in international economics and business at Syracuse University. He is certified as an Associate in Risk Management by the Insurance Institute of America. Prior to joining the Alliance, he was responsible for the risk management function for the state of Illinois.


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The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, also known as the "supercommittee," holds its first organizational meeting after being created out of the bipartisan compromise on the debt ceiling crisis in August, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. From left to right are: Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, co-chair, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., co-chair, Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
The so-called super committee of members of Congress is supposed to come up with $1.5 trillion in budget savings as part of the deal to lift the debt ceiling.
Friday is the last day to suggest to this committee where to find those cuts.
But it's hard to take the super committee seriously, given its relatively modest goals. (Independent analysts say that $4 trillion in savings are needed to make a real difference in the budget).
If the committee were serious, it would make big proposals to curb entitlements, change the tax system, and limit defense spending -- since entitlements, tax cuts, and defense (combined with rising debt service) are the heart of the country's budget problem.
But since they're not going to do that sort of thing, what should they do?
Here are three unserious suggestions for an unserious committee.
1. Protect federal discretionary spending by eliminating it entirely -- and adding back everything you want to keep into the defense budget.
Put simply, few politicians -- and almost no Republicans -- will cut anything that's labeled as defense.
Liberals who want to preserve discretionary spending on things like the arts would be wise to embrace this strange logic instead of fighting it -- and simply add money to the defense budget.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is keeping America safe, after all.
2. Call in California.
There almost certainly will be gimmicks in whatever the super committee puts forward -- as a way of avoiding real, politically difficult cuts to programs or tax increases.
No one knows how to do budget gimmicks like the folks in Sacramento.
DC doesn't have the expertise because the federal govenrment can always print money and run deficits. California can't do that--at least officially.
But wait until the folks from Sacramento show up and teach the boys at Treasury about pension obligation bonds, lottery securitization, and California-style cash management. It'll be awesome.
3. Triggers
The hot California idea in budget avoidance is the use of triggers. Here, we assumed in the latest budget that we'll get $4 billion in additional revenues. If revenue estimates this December falls $1 billion short of those estimates, then cuts are triggered.
Maybe. Unless everyone gets cold feet or cooks up a phony estimate.
This would be perfect for Washington. They could handle the $1.5 trillion problem they were asked to design with one big trigger. Just assume $1.5 trillion in additional revenues, and then set up cuts that trigger in the future if more than a quarter of that revenue -- say $400 billion -- doesn't show up.
Voila -- mission accomplished, and no one gets hurt. (Except the Truth and the Future).
Fun with numbers!
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Myers sent to pen, Lieber to start against Reds on Friday
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The Phillies have moved Brett Myers to the pen. Jon Lieber will start against the Reds on Friday.
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|782 (2)
|NL Rank RA
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|1.82 (1)
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Runners in "scoring" position just seems a little unrealistically optimistic, doesn't it? Naive, maybe. 0-for-13 with runners in well-at-least-somebody-else-will-carry-my-glove-out-of-the-dugout-for-me-after-Reyes-starts-the-next-double-play-position last night. Lost. Scored one run, which was driven in on a walk.
Oh. And the bullpen was terrible, too.
For me, however, all of the frustration with the Phillies' latest loss dissipated in a nearly wordless moment while watching Charlie Manuel's post-game press conference. Asked if the team might benefit by seeing him more demonstrably upset, Manuel struggled, and eventually failed, to maintain his composure. There was a painfully long moment after the question was asked in which little was said but Manuel's pained expression was both telling and nearly impossible to describe. I had to wonder if whether he knew it or not, Manuel, who grew up less than a hundred miles from Virginia Tech and has a history of ties to to the school, was less frustrated about his inability get the Phillies to come up with a big hit than his inability to bring dead children back to life. Or maybe I made that up. I don't think so, though. Either way, I couldn't help but feel for the man that virtually all Phillies' fans would agree is a tremendous person.
Still think we don't need Geoff Geary to lead off the eighth in a one-run game, though. Just saying.
The Phillies lost to the Mets last night, falling 8-1 to drop to 3-9 on the season. They are in last place in the NL East. And yes, the Nationals are still in the NL East.
Freddy Garcia got the start for the Phillies and went 4 2/3 innings in his Phillies' debut, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks. Three of the hits went for extra-bases, two doubles and a two-run homer to Moises Alou. He struck out six. The Mets stole two bases with Garcia on the mound -- he is one of the worst pitchers in baseball at preventing the stolen base. His line could have been much worse, but Geoff Geary came in with two outs in the fifth with the bases loaded and stranded all three of Garcia's runners by striking out David Wright.
Jose Reyes led off the first with a single, stole second and was picked off of second for the first out of the inning. Paul Lo Duca walked, but Carlos Beltran hit into a double-play to end the frame.
Garcia struck out Carlos Delgado for the first out in the second. David Wright followed with a single and Moises Alou socked a two-run homer way out to left on a tough night to hit a home run. 2-0 Mets. Garcia struck out Shawn Green for the second out. Jose Valentin was next and slapped a ball into right for a hit. Victorino fielded and threw to second as Valentin tried to stretch it into a double -- the ball bounced off his batting helmet and Valentin went to third. Tough error for Victorino. Not good base running from Valentin who would likely have been out if the throw hadn't hit him, leaving Glavine to lead off the third. Glavine grounded to short to end the inning.
Beltran singled with two outs in the third and stole second on a curveball that left Ruiz without a chance. Garcia struck out Delgado for the third out.
Garcia set the Mets down 1-2-3 in the fourth. Wright grounded to third for the first out and Helms' throw was in the dirt as it often is. Nice scoop from Howard.
In the fifth he struck out the leadoff man Valentin, but Glavine followed with a single. Reyes hit it hard but Burrell handled it for the second out. Ramon Castro, who entered the game when Lo Duca had to leave after taking a foul ball off of a finger on his right hand, was next and he singled, sending Glavine to second. Beltran doubled just out of the reach of the slow Burrell in left, scoring Glavine to put the Mets up 3-1 with runners on second and third with two down. Garcia intentionally walked Delgado to load the bases and, with the righty David Wright at the plate, Geoff Geary entered for the Phillies. Geary struck out Wright to end the inning. Big strikeout for Geary in what looked like a big moment early in the game.
Geary returned to start the sixth. Alou led off with a home run that put the Mets up 4-1 and Green followed with a double ripped to left-center. Valentin was next and hit a ground ball to third that moved Green to third with one out. With Glavine at the plate, what must have been a botched squeeze play saw Green getting tagged out at third after a long and poorly executed rundown from the Phils. Glavine offered a weak swing at a 1-1 pitch and Green was way down the line from third. Geary struck out Glavine to end the inning.
Francisco Rosario started the seventh for the Phils and Reyes greeted him with a single and stole second on a pitchout. Rosario walked Castro on a wild pitch that allowed Reyes to move to third. Beltran hit a ground ball to second that scored Reyes as Castro was forced at second. 5-1 Mets. With Delgado at the plate, Beltran stole second on a ball that bounced off of Ruiz's glove. It was the fourth stolen base on the night for the Mets. Delgado grounded to second for the second out. Wright flew out to right to end the frame.
Matt Smith started the eighth, appearing in his first game since April 9, and walked Alou and Green to start the inning. Valentin was next and doubled over a diving Rowand in left-center. Alou scored to make the score 6-1 with runners on second and third with nobody out. Smith got pinch-hitter Damion Easley to ground to third with the runners holding for the first out of the inning. He then walked Reyes intentionally to load the bases. With the righty Castro at the plate, Madson took over for Smith. Castro smoked a single into center, scoring Green and Valentin to put the Mets up 8-1. Rowand juggled the ball in center and Reyes strayed too far off second, Rollins tagged him out for the second out of the inning. Beltran grounded to second to end the inning.
Madson returned for the ninth and set the Mets down 1-2-3.
Brutal night for a brutal pen. They allowed five earned runs in 4 1/3 innings on five hits and four walks. They also threw a lot of pitches. Geary 17, Rosario 21, Smith 23, Madson 28. Geary pitches pretty much every day but you have to think the rest of them are unavailable tonight, for better or worse.
The Phillies lineup against lefty Tom Glavine went (1) Rollins (2) Victorino (3) Utley (4) Howard (5) Burrell (6) Helms (7) Rowand (8) Ruiz. Victorino still in right field against the lefty. My guess is Ruiz will usually catch Garcia.
Rollins flew to center to lead off the first, but Victorino followed with a double and Utley walked. Howard smoked a ball back to Glavine, but Glavine handled it and threw to second to start a double-play that ended the inning.
Burrell singled to right to start the second but Helms was next and hit into a double-play. Rowand flew to center to end the inning.
Down 2-0 in the third, Ruiz led off with a ground ball in the hole between short and third. Reyes made a nice play and a strong throw to nail him for the first out. Garcia was next and walked. He moved to second on a single to left-center from Rollins. Victorino hit a ground ball to third and Wright forced Rollins at second for the second out as Garcia moved to third. Utley was hit by a pitch that grazed his uniform, loading the bases for Howard. Howard walked, forcing in Garcia to make the score 2-1. Burrell grounded to second to end the inning.
Ruiz walked with two outs in the fourth, but Garcia struck out to end the inning.
Rollins led off the fifth with a double and Victorino followed with a walk. Utley struck out, Howard struck out and Burrell popped out to first. Not good.
Helms and Rowand opened the sixth with back-to-back singles, putting runners on first and second. Ruiz was next and hit a chopper back up the middle. Valentin fielded behind second base and flipped to Reyes who spun out of the way of a sliding Rowand and made a tremendous throw to first to double-up Ruiz. Helms went to third. Amazing play by Reyes, his second of the game. Werth pinch-hit for Geary against the lefty Glavine and smoked a line drive to left. A diving catch by Alou ended the inning with the Phillies still down 4-1. For the second time in two innings the Phils put their first two men on and come up empty.
The Phils went 1-2-3 in the seventh against Pedro Feliciano.
Howard doubled to deep center to start the eighth. Burrell struck out and Helms grounded to second, moving Howard to third. Rowand walked and Ruiz grounded to first to end the inning.
Dobbs hit for Madson and flew out to right-center to start the ninth. Rollins singled to right and Victorino followed with a walk. Utley flew to left for the second out. Howard flew out to center to end the game.
Seven more walks for the Phillies. They got eight hits. Five singles and three doubles.
Rollins was 3-for-5 with a double. He's 10-for-his-last-26.
Victorino was 1-for-3 with a double and two walks.
Utley was 0-for-3 with a walk and left three men on base. He's hitting .245.
Howard was 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and an RBI and left six men on base.
Burrell was 1-for-4 with a strikeout and left six men on base.
Helms was 1-for-4.
Rowand was 1-for-3 with a walk to drop his average to .341.
Ruiz was 0-for-3 with a walk and left four men on base. The Mets stole four bases.
Adam Eaton (1-1, 6.94) faces righty Jason Bergmann (0-1, 3.72) tonight. Eaton has made two starts on the year, one good last Wednesday against the Mets, and one bad on April 5 against the Braves. Bergmann has also made two starts. His last came Thursday against the Braves and threw six shutout innings, holding Atlanta to one hit while striking out eight. He had less success in his first outing, which came on April 5 against the Diamondbacks. In that start he allowed four runs in 3 2/3 innings. He made two relief appearances against the Phils last year, allowing two runs in six innings. Overall last season he threw 64 2/3 innings and righties hit .353 against him.


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Shouldn't America be more concerned about Benghazi?
With all the information that is available now to the public its obvious that there was a cover up. The media has done a poor job covering this issue and are downplaying it along with turning it in to some witch hunt. Cant we put our politics and allegiances aside and demand answers and accountability? For Gods Sake Americans were killed and its been verified the public was initially lied to about the circumstances.
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May 26 2013: I really dont find myself too concerned about Benghazi. I dont apologize for that. Maybe I've seen so many stories in the media clouded by opinion that i just can't pay attention. There are more important issues that need to be addressed. See me as being cold for speaking like this when three Americans died? Where are all of you angry concerned people when lack of protection causes the death of hundreds of teenagers in the streets of our own country? When antiblack antimexican antimuslim anti-anything leads to the mistreatment of our own citizens. Q
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I am excited that HBO's In Treatment is returning for another season soon! I am always intrigued with shows that explore relationships and intimacy in a unique way. I also wonder what would happen if I found out that someone I was dating was seeing a therapist. Would it be a turn off?
I remember once meeting a guy who had a "life coach" and thought it was surprising that he actually told me about it. When I mentioned to my father that the guy had a life coach, he told me to stay away from the guy. Then he proceeded to make fun of the fact that men today needed help to deal with life. Which then launched him into those "when I was growing up" stories, but I digress. The point is, my father is old school and he doesn't believe that men should be "in treatment". What are your thoughts?
Would it bother you if someone you dated had a therapist?
If you are in treatment, do you disclose this to someone you are dating? If so, when and how do you bring it up?
March 24th, 2009
8:51 am
Good Morning All
LMAO!! I am NOT messing with anyone who has emotional problems! Whether they have been treated for it or not.. If it isn't physical therapy, I ain't messing with them AT ALL!! Being friends with a person that is depressed is not cool either..
March 24th, 2009
8:59 am
I would never ever date a chick that is *IN* was *IN* or needs to be *IN* treatment.Naw that's okay.
March 24th, 2009
9:00 am
Just because they're not treatment doesn't mean they shouldn't be. At least someone in treatment has admitted they need some help and are willing to work on themselves. Unlike lots of people who go through their life on a daily basis thinking they're just fine when they're reall worse than the people in treatment.
March 24th, 2009
9:02 am
I would never ever date a chick that is *IN* was *IN* or needs to be *IN* treatment.Naw that's okay.
Guess you should completely rule out chicks that go to church then 'cause that's all church is…TREATMENT. lol
March 24th, 2009
9:07 am
Most folks could use a lil treatment… But if we all got it there would be nothing to blog about here…
March 24th, 2009
9:08 am
Good Morning,
To be honest Bella, ummmmm I don't think a lot of Black men do the treatment thing. Not saying they don't need it, just saying I think it's almost a 'taboo' thing for them…
Never met a black man that was in treatment. However, I've met some that DEFINITELY should have been… Refused engagement to a guy that needed treatment, too many family issues. That was 16 years ago. Till this day he still needs treatment…
March 24th, 2009
9:14 am
Therapy seems to have this connotation that a person is not emotionally stable and is incapable of dealing with the issues of day to day life…this is not always the case…quite often therapy helps ppl to put a better perspective on issues that may need a more clearly defined focus and articulation…and if a person is utilizing such a method to improve self-awareness in a progressive sense then that is an okay venue…sometimes, it is the objective listening ear that lends itself to a more worthy interpretation of what we are saying.
There are also the ppl for whom such a situation is just another crutch to lean on and in the end it does not do them any good anyhoo…and that is not okay…no matter what venue these individuals utilize or pursue…it is just another codependent crutch to excuse holding self accountable for personal growth, development and maturity…now, those are the ones who hit the list.
March 24th, 2009
9:22 am
Family issues ARE NO JOKE!!! Some people have deep seeded issues that they should not go through life carrying..
March 24th, 2009
9:24 am
NYC – Yes indeed! Dude is still carrying it around, heavily. He has a fam now as well. I do think he'll be a good dad. Like MK said, he's emotionally stable. He's just carrying trunks load around.
March 24th, 2009
9:31 am
IMO, it is a sad situation when ppl allow fam to be the emotional bane and burden throughout their lives…I have refused…in fact, some ppl see me as cold-hearted because of the views I have toward my fam…but hey-ale, if my emotional well-being and best interest is not of a concern to them and the behaviors they have towards me are indicative of this…then they have received the emotional boot…so be it…other than communicating on the phone with my folx, my life is 100% free of any family interaction…by choice…and for me, that is a right fine choice…my best is to treat them with the same civil nondisrespect I give all ppl…and move on.
March 24th, 2009
9:37 am
Good Morning All
No I see nothing wrong with a person recieving therapy and as MK pointed out the fact that a person is seeking therapy has nothing to do with emotional problems. Families go to therapy because it provides mediation. Some men and women do therapy after divorce. I have no problem saying that after my mother passed, my son's father died I went to therapy to deal with the grief. Part of knowing yourself is knowing what you can and can not handle as a individual. Now as for sharing that information off the rip with a date..no that is not their business or concern. However, if I see a person I am dating is hurting or in need I would have no problem sharing my experiences with them and recommending they get the help they need to move forward.
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March 24th, 2009
9:38 am
MK – I understand your refusal, TOTALLY! He's tried to get to that point by cutting it off… but it was his mother (as well as others in his immediate fam) but cutting off mom dukes… Well I could never imagine my mother putting me in that position.
March 24th, 2009
9:39 am
Good Morning! If a guy told me he'd been to a therapist, it wouldn't change my view of him. As a matter of fact, I'd find the positive in the fact he sought help. I think too many men (people) walk around like they have it under control when they don't and I definitely feel its an old school mentality passed down. We all (men included) have down moments and I don't see anything wrong in trying options to better yourself…even if that means therapy. Yes, men are supposed to be strong but that doesn't mean men are able to carry EVERYTHING on their shoulders…that gets heavy. It doesn't mean he's weak…it just means he's human.
Dreams, I so agree with your 9:00 and 9:02 post.
March 24th, 2009
9:46 am
As one who is currently beginning to obtain my life coaching certification, I take life coaching quite seriously and view it differently than therapy. In fact, I have dated someone who worked with a life coach several years ago and today, he is one of the most focused, successful men that I know.
In my opinion, therapy is to benefit someone who is working through mental issues. Life coaches guide people through goal setting exercises, work with them to maintain motivation and assist them in measuring progress and determining where adjustments are needed.
I would not pass judgement if someone were seeing a therapist. It is evidence of their desire to take control of their issues. I would applaud anyone working with a life coach. It is proof positive that they are super serious about their desire to be successful in their life's endeavors.
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March 24th, 2009
9:51 am
Morning lovelies.
mqew, Bella is not a moderator anymore and WiseDiva wrote this topic.
On-topic: No, I probably wouldn't date someone in treatment. I understand that some folks have had a hard life, but up into this point, I haven't, so I couldn't relate or understand.
Now, therapy is a different thing. I know several black men and women who have gone thru therapy. Especially since most jobs will give you 8 weeks for free. Most people I know are reeling from things like death of a love one or a demise of a marriage. I can respect anyone who can recognize that they need help from a 3rd party.
March 24th, 2009
9:59 am
Thanks ARED! Obviously, not paying attention, and had no idea Bella isn't around anymore. SO, You have a tan hunh? I love tan's Must be nice!
March 24th, 2009
10:02 am
mqew, no problem girlfriend! Yeah, Bella's replacement is Blanca. Yeah, the names are alike.
From re-reading the topic, I guess "treatment" and "therapy" are the same thing. I was thinking treatment was more like rehab and that you get some good drugs.
March 24th, 2009
10:04 am
Good Morning fine women and men of the blog world!
I would not be opposed to dating someone who is in treatment, it shows that person a ready to admit their problems.issues and start dealing with them!
I would imagine we can all use a little therapy at sometime in our life to deal with issues/relationships that we do not understand why we feel a certain or why we reacted a certain way!
Dreams: You are right on point!
Mk: I sense wisdom has found you!
March 24th, 2009
10:04 am
@Sexy with all due respect but IMO I look at life coaching as a scam. What qualifies someone to actually coach another through life? What is actually the measure of a successful life? I really don't think it success in life can be measured so the idea that a person needs a life coach to help someone stay motivated through life is a bit wacked. Not a snap at you or other life coaches but some how I don't get the concept. Self-help is a huge industry but the keyword there is self. We are all ultimately responsible for our own well-being.
March 24th, 2009
10:06 am
I sat on the couch after my mother passed away. Best. Thing. Ever! I was like,"Dammit, I should've been doing this." When you ARE the rock and the one that absorbs everyone's else's BS, in addition to what you've gotta deal with… so easy to carry stuff around. I'd rather deal with someone actively working on himself than one who refuses to acknowledge there's work to be done.
The sentiments above are why there are so many articles tryna convince Blacks therapy shouldn't be taboo. I know a couple of others who go like they're hittin' the nail salon. Then there are folks on here who could work through some lingering issues and have been pointed in that direction. But as opposed to SexyCOOL's 3 Words of yesterday, not many of us choose to Be Consistently Consistent. (Luvin those, BTW.)
March 24th, 2009
10:12 am
I have to admit, I would have to be in a pretty sad state to ever seek "treatment" — I'd have a hard time getting past the stigma. Though, I honestly don't think I'd ever need to.
Several years ago, I had several traumatic events piled on me all at once — the slow, painful death of my mom, who was the primary care-taker for my father (who has never fully recovered from a massive stroke) and my mentally disabled sister; my dad breaking his hip & then undergoing 4 different surgeries to try to repair it; and my ex going lesbo & leaving — all within about 4 months. I was so stressed I actually got shingles. But I still never even considered seeking any sort of treatment — well, except from Dr. Jack Daniels, that is. Thing is, only 1 or 2 of my closest friends even knew about any of it, so apparently I was able to at least give the appearance of normality. And before long, everything was fine.
Long story short, if that didn't drive me to therapy, I'm not sure what would…
March 24th, 2009
10:14 am
Morning Blog!
Mytwo – After my beloved godmother, mother & youngest brother all passed within a 2 year span, I sat on the couch too! I, like you, was the ROCK of the family – still am in a way. I was sorta walking around in a trance. Talking to someone really helped!
One of my best friends regularly sees a therapist. Her dad was not only alcoholic, but physically & sexually abusive to her & her sisters. She is beautiful and has a successful career & wonderful husband & daughter. She had an absolutely horrible childhood. I met her in college and she would come home with me some weekends & holidays. It was the closest she had ever been to a functional loving family. I think that & the therapy have saved her life.
March 24th, 2009
10:14 am
Good morning. DreamsM, I definitely agree w/your assessment on church and treatment. That's exactly what it is. Just like that song "Last Night A Deejay Saved My Life" treatment can come in many forms Ok, back to reality….a person seeking treatment isn't looked down upon in my book. As many has stated, a lot more should recognize when they need a little help. I've never dated anyone who was in "treatment."
March 24th, 2009
10:15 am
Well, Kim, you are actually quite correct in most of your opinion. I'm certain you will understand why I don't disagree with the scam part of it.
I totally agree that the definition of success should be quite personal. I certainly do not subscribe to forcing anyone to bend to society's definition of success. You are also quite correct in that SELF is the biggest component in coaching.
I cannot make a person be committed and remain motivated about making changes in their lives. However, I can introduce them to ideas, techniques and tips that they can take advantage of to keep themselves on track. I can encourage a person to remain positive and focused by limiting negative self talk and remaining diligent.
In ways, I liken coaching to your spiritual relationship with your Creator (which ever religion or affiliation that might be). If you do not take action to stay connected to your source, you will eventually become disconnected. If you do not take action to stay connected to your dream, eventually your dream will die.
As a life coach, my mission is to help you stay connected to living your dream and meeting your goals.
March 24th, 2009
10:17 am
Morning All!
Agreeing w Kym, MK & Dreams on this one. After my divorce I went to therapy and it was the best decision I ever made. The toll that the stress of the divorce was taking on me was proof that I needed help (hair falling out, weight loss, couldnt sleep thru the night). And while I had a great support system in family & friends, I needed a totally outside perspective.
March 24th, 2009
10:18 am
I should have said why I dont AGREE with the SCAM part.
March 24th, 2009
10:20 am
ppl are built dfiferently…so what some can accommodate and continue moving forward with and not seemed burdened by…others can not…it is all so relative who is better equipped to handle emotional and psychological issues and who is not…or how they handle them…so ppl take for granted that the supportive and nuturing measures that are often received in our developmental years are a given for everyone else…and this is not true.
And yes, treatment and therapy do seem to convey different things: one an method of dealing with a substance abuse problem and the other a method for creating focus and clarity on issues dealing with emotional and psychological well being, which does not necessarily mean an abuse issue.
And there does seem to be a stigma that is still so very prevalent in the AA community about seeking help and support in the form of therapy…it seems that we are still prone to embrace tactic codependent behaviors and attitudes as norms rather than as not…JMHO
March 24th, 2009
10:21 am
WOW, that was a lot to endure i'm swiss in such a short time. Goodness gracious that was a lot. Glad you got through it and remained sane. Well, since I haven't met you, I'll take back the "sane" part. Seriously, you came out on the other side of thru!
March 24th, 2009
10:25 am
Oh, to the question, I have never knowingly dated anyone in treatment or therapy, but 2 I think should. One was abused by an uncle and the other is an alcoholic, but won't admit it.
March 24th, 2009
10:25 am
Good morning! I've been too quiet, apologies. Stuck in meeting hell this month. blech! I'm still around though
March 24th, 2009
10:28 am
@MO…i feel you….my drinking as increased….it keeps me calm and mello….somedays i could rip out about 5 folks adams apples just for breathing……lol
March 24th, 2009
10:30 am
LMAO @ Rell. You are crazy!
March 24th, 2009
10:31 am
somedays i could rip out about 5 folks adams apples just for breathing
Hillarious Rell!
March 24th, 2009
10:31 am
Rell – LOL! Shopping was my vice of choice and I have never been a shopper 'just cause'. When I broke out in hives for the second time (and I have no allergies) I knew I had to do something. But dont let your drinking go overboard man…. :0)
March 24th, 2009
10:32 am
This topic brought to mind a book and a session I attended last summer at the bookclub conference(I swear I should be in marketing some days) anywhoo. The book is called "Black Pain..It just looks like we are not hurting.written by Terrie Williams. The veil of ignorance attached to therapy, depression, mental illiness in the black community really needs to be lifted. Because we are losing young people daily because the idea of getting help is taboo. I think about the young music guy last year who committed suicide. Heck this morning a man was found hanging from the overpass on 85 apparent suicide and we all hear daily about incidents around the country of families dying because someone just snapped.
March 24th, 2009
10:38 am
@MO…neva that…i know my limit….when i say increased it went from two drinks to more…but no in days…i still only drink one day a week….but this weekend i let it hang out and paid for it…so no mo of that
@ared…yea i know figured i would play with the public today…how was your weekend
@kimmie…to be honest i do have a bit of a mood swing thing going on…it was not until this weekend when chilling that i did a lil test…friday night i was told that i always look mean…from two women unrelated…so i had to be something to that…so saturday i changed it up blocked out my sh it ball and had a great time….so i have to work on my facial expression…hell friday night some dude even said i had anger on me….he did not tell me he told my peoples cause i was eyeing his adams apple if he bucked up….lol..
March 24th, 2009
10:40 am
Having gone through tough times in the past and suspecting that I might be suffering from depression, I tried therapy, along with some other things. It was a wash. Maybe for some people it helps them, but for me, it was all BS. I worked through it on my own.
I participated in Christian counseling, too. I found it equally unsatisfying. I can't be hypnotized, either. Hmmmm, maybe they all have something in common.
I wouldn't necessarily disregard someone who was in therapy, getting treatment for emotional or psychological problems. I'd probably take extra care with them, if anything. I've dealt with some real crazies, and that's a different story.
March 24th, 2009
10:43 am
Taboo's, shmaboo's
If you're to the point that you feel like you need help for a problem that you can't figure out, solve, or is crippling you in some way, who gives a fugg what other people think – seek help.
Therapists are trained to help you through emotional problems that – by definition- you cannot solve on your own.
Kym, I haven't even read the book, but based on your description it's about the pride that [black] people cling to as opposed to dealing with our shortcomings/failure.
It's sad that someone wouldn't address their issue for fear of a nebulous social stigma.
And to the point of the post: If the person is in therapy, they should probably wait until they've "broken through" their problems to consider dating. Leaving aside people that need lifelong therapy
March 24th, 2009
10:44 am
SWISS…wow I had no clue man. I am so sorry! But I am glad you sought therapy. I do believe there is a cultural thing that divides us when the mental state of someone comes up. In the Black community like someone else mentioned it was taboo. Just something we did not do was go to a therapist. For some reason the solution was talk to the Pastor…read the scripture..blah blah blah! But when I was going through my things I wanted to smack the crap out of everyone who came at me with that. I am very spiritual. But Pastors are NOT trained in the mental Psych. Reading Bible stories is not going to ease whatever is wrong. Sometimes its having a person respond to you…a person you can see and hear physically that makes the difference. Heck sometimes it is medication. I found myself getting more angry and aggitated and going into a downward spiral until I finally decided to go to therapy. The final nail in the coffin was 9-11. After that experience on top of what I had been holding in all my life…I was a ticking time bomb. I went for one thing…and all of a sudden I had an unbiased…no Bible thumping person to tell all this stuff to. I didn't fear that I would hurt somebody's feeling's or be looked at as a whiner, complainer, nutcase who had too much drama going on. This person had heard stories way worse than mine so I felt comfortable talking to her. I made sure she was a Black woman so I felt like I was talking to a home girl or a family member. Who may possibly understand when I was coming from. I must say she help me through alot. I no longer hold stuff in. If I am frustrated, angry, upset, etc,….I let it be known. And yeah some folks get mad because I voice my opinion. But I do not care. I unloaded my anger vocally instead of snapping and becoming a news story for doing somethign crazy. I guess it is my anger management. So all this is to say I would not discredit a guy who recognizes he has a problem and is not afraid to seek help instead of letting it boil to a point where he does something crazy. I would more likely discredit the dude who thinks he is above help because he would be the one thinking it is ok to be crazy…just don't admit it.
March 24th, 2009
10:45 am
Hey Rell, I had a fabulous weekend. Thanks for asking. I was in Miami for the NCAA Basketball tourney but you know I got my party and beach on. One funny thing that happened… T.O. missed his first workout with Buffalo, and I laughed when I heard it cuz he was in the same club I was at on Monday morning.
March 24th, 2009
10:49 am
KYM & CEMEELI…since you guys are raising sons….do you feel it is harder to reach them and having them be open about their feelings? I am trying to figure out if the Black man's sometimes emotional detachment stems from childhood and if so, why.
March 24th, 2009
10:49 am
@ Dan two of the young men featured in the book and one has his own book were gang members(can't remember which gang) but they talked about how growing up in their enviroment caused them to do things to physical hurt themselves. We associated cutting as some little white girl diease. But this young man would actually sit there and cut himself because he was in pain. So regardless of your race, economic background, whateva..pain is pain and you are correct no social stigma should keep you from doing what you need to do to help with that pain.
March 24th, 2009
10:49 am
WOW, I'm swiss, that's a lot to cope with! Goodness!
If I were in therapy/treatment, I would probably not tell the guy I dated until I trusted him, especially emotionally.
March 24th, 2009
10:50 am
Much appreciated
Do you see mentoring as a scam? I could see where a life coach could be a scam, but I can also see where it would be like mentoring.
Glad you got through that. A thought though: What if all of that stuff happened to you within 4 months WHEN YOU WERE 8? Minus the lesbo girlfriend of course. lol As adults we've developed certain coping mechanisms, but as children we don't usually know how to process adversity, which is why it follows us into adulthood.
March 24th, 2009
10:51 am
Rell – I was told awhile back I look mean when I'm out. Its totally unconscious – usually I am just intent on what it is I'm doing or where I'm going. Several people told me this. I got tired of dudes coming up to me saying SMILE! I make a conscious effort to at least look pleasant, especially when I don't have on sunglasses! It takes effort though.
Amred – My niece was in Miami all last week, with 9 other girls, for spring break. She had fun, but oh the drama of it all hanging with 9 other females!LOL!!
March 24th, 2009
10:55 am
KIMMIE…I am always told that I look mean. I don't know maybe I do it on purpose to be left alone!
March 24th, 2009
10:57 am
Guess you should completely rule out chicks that go to church then LMAOFFFF
March 24th, 2009
10:58 am
Dreams – my decision to pursue certification came from the mentoring that I am doing with some of the younger employees on my site and the fact that my purpose in life is to encourage and motivate others.
That's really all coaching is guidance, encouragement, motivation and teaching techniques and tips.
March 24th, 2009
11:01 am
Whether it's talking to a trusted friend or paying a professional it's all therapy. We just tend to look at it differently based on how the information is being regurgitated and then dealt with. It's truly something that we all need. And we all have our own form of therapy if you really think about it.
My concern would come into play if the person had to have medications to manage their emotions. When it gets to that point it means they are at a point of dependency control. That's a whole other issue in itself.
But as for therapy, professional or casual IMO it is healthy. Holding stuff in can become detrimental to your health. Hypertension and heart conditions have been known to be linked to stress and not just your diet. Everyone should practice just letting it out every now and then. More black men would probably be a little healthier if the just vented sometimes. Just talk to someone. They don't have to have a medical degree. Just somebody.
My husband had a friend that passed away from a heart attack. He was around 40. His wife said he was very active, ate right, exercised but he get stuff bottled up. It probably was the cause of his death.
March 24th, 2009
11:01 am
Staceye – I think there have been a few times when I've had that "Stay Away" look too!!LOL!!


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