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Justice Middleton says the court is "ready and willing to hear the matter on the 11th of August". In the meantime, he will see the lawyers next Wednesday morning to discuss whether the players are joined to the case of the club and James Hird, and what documents each party will have to supply to each other.
James Hird's statement of claim is not being received until next Monday.
Essendon has failed to have an injunction upheld against ASADA's show cause notices against its players.
Court has been adjourned.
The court is thrashing out the details of timing in the case. ASADA sought and was granted two extra days to prepare for pleadings. This will occur July 9.
Counsel for Essendon says the relationship between the AFL and ASADA is central to the case, hence documents pertaining to this will need to be examined.
Justice Middleton says he "would expect you would get your hands on such documents" via the discovery procedure.
"The players have no desire to be joined, they seek to avoid the expense and the stress," Mr Grace, acting for the players said.
"They are very sensitive to the issue of anonymity."
Justice Middleton encouraged the parties to find a resolution but said he believed the players should remain close to the case.
"I believe the players should have a close involvement in this case so they have the full opportunity to address this court," he said.
"Individually or as a group."
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ASADA is opposing the release of some documents via the discovery process, saying it is discretionary, not a right, and supplying some of its documents could contravene the ASADA act.
Counsel for ASADA says discovery is premature, "as of today", partly because there is not yet a statement of claim from James Hird.
Justice Middleton says this is a matter where parties must get together and confer, rather than exchange letters. The need to meet in conference and then come back to argue what is revealed in discovery. The parties must determine what documents are required.
"The parties need to pull together to make sure that (the trial) happens without any hiccups..."
Details of the process will be discussed with Justice Middleton next Wednesday.
"Sit down, work out for a day or two what the problem is and what documents you really need," he says.
He anticipates some factual disputation during the case and hopes that documents will determine judgement on such issues.
The next point of discussion is discovery, which usually involves the exchange of documents relevant to the case between the parties contesting the case. Basically, this will decide what ASADA and Essendon have to reveal to each other before the trial on August 11.
The court is going to take a few days to consider whether the players are joined with the other parties in the case. Justice Middleton says all parties involved are keen for a quick outcome in the matter.
The court is being told that Essendon players see no need to be joined to the case, wish to avoid the stress of appearing, and would only appear in court before August 11 if the ASADA show cause notices were triggered before the trial.
It is told that success for Essendon in the case will flow through to the players.
Essendon's counsel says the club's players are fully aware of the details of the case and do not wish to join other parties in the case. The club does not want players named as respondents. If the case proceeds, an agreed statement of facts will be issued, and the players will be apprised of all issues contained in that statement. Essendon would not oppose representatives of players intervening before the trial if they wish to do so.
Justice Middleton is concerned that players could intervene in the case, and affect its smooth operation.
He is leaving the issue open for a few days to ensure that players will have the opportunity to address the court if they wish to do so.
Justice Middleton is concerned that Essendon's players are not saying anything to the court in this matter.
He says he is concerned to achieve natural justice for everybody involved in the case and to deal with all parties "at one time, if we can", as close to the trial date of August 11 as possible.
Most of the discussion at the moment is procedural, relating to how the case will be heard and whether the players join with other parties in the hearing.
Essendon Chairman Paul Little walks in to the Federal Court. Photo: Getty Images
Essendon chairman Paul Little and chief operating officer Xavier Campbell are seated in a packed public gallery. James Hird and ASADA chief executive Ben McDevitt are not. One can be assured that any AFL scribes in attendance are hearing arguments somewhat more involved than a Monday or Tuesday night AFL Tribunal hearing.
Currently there is discussion of whether the players should join the action of the club and James Hird.
Justice Middleton says he is not persuaded that an interim order against ASADA's show cause notices is necessary. He says that there is always uncertainty involved in litigation, but the court has sought to expedite proceedings as quickly as possible.
He says that the 14 day's notice for the responding a to show cause notice will stand. Players will be able to seek relief before the trial date if they see fit, but he hopes that is not necessary.
Counsel for Essendon says players would suffer "oppressive uncertainty" and "the risk of real damage" would hang over the club unnecessarily if an interim order is not granted against show cause notices.
Counsel for Essendon says there would be no interference with the CEO of ASADA if the show cause notice period was extended to the trial date, August 11, and he has already extended the show cause notice period twice.
"We say there is very real prejudice that would be inflicted in the club and players..." if the response period to the show cause notices is not extended.
Essendon's counsel has got to the nub of their argument with ASADA, saying that it transgressed its confidentiality clauses by disclosing information to third parties during its investigation of the Bombers.
He says ASADA cannot make any disclosures about its investigations, even to the AFL.
He says "confidentiality obligations were transgressed" by ASADA's joint investigation with the AFL.
"In their very conception ... they involved breaches by ASADA of the act..."
The argument is that the only disclosures that can be made must pertain to ASADA's own investigation.
Oh boy, it is getting technical now. Down to the paragraph references, subsections... Discussion of incidental powers...
Justice Middleton does not see why the court should intervene now. He says this is a "hurdle to overcome" for Essendon's counsel.
Lawyers for Essendon are attempting to change his mind by referring to specific sections of the ASADA Act
Counsel for ASADA said ASADA's CEO would not act in a maverick or cavalier fashion to trigger show cause notices unnecessarily before the August trial date.
Justice Middleton says there is no urgency for the court to intervene at this time. He needs to be convinced by Essendon's counsel that any action should be taken against ASADA ahead of the trial on August 11.
Counsel for ASADA says "The fact is... the players themselves are content with the accommodation extended by the CEO (of ASADA). He is arguing that there is a public interest in the ASADA act being operated without judicial interference.
He says the act decrees that only 10 days, not 14, are required for a show cause notice to be triggered, and the ASADA CEO has been "generous... fair and reasonable" in offering 14 days notice.
He says the CEO would only do so if absolutely necessary.
Counsel for Essendon says if the ASADA show cause notices are not cast aside, "the players and the club are placed in a position of uncertainty... on tenterhooks..."
Justice Middleton is asking counsel for ASADA why it cannot set aside the possibility of show cause notices being triggered before the August 11 trial date. "Your client has taken time... Isn't it right that the court has some time?" he asks.
Justice Middleton says it doesn't seem ASADA is about to "press any button" to trigger action before the August 11 trial.
Counsel for Essendon argues against this. If notices are triggered in July, he says, they would be "founded upon what we say are illegally given notices".
The parties are discussing the fact that ASADA show cause notices to Essendon payers are effectively "rolling" on 14 days' notice from Tuesday.
Lawyers are discussing with Justice Middleton the technicalities of exchanging documents between the contending parties, known as "discovery"
Parties are in "heated agreement" that the trial will be conducted from August 11 for three days, and there will be a prompt exchange of pleadings.
Justice Middleton opens with a joke about how dark the courtroom is. The lawyers are introducing themselves to the courtroom.
Lawyers are gathered in the dark wood pannelled courtroom, awaiting the start of proceedings. Justice John Eric Middleton will be presiding, a veteran of the Federal Court since 2006.
Essendon coach Mark Thompson is insisting that his players will not be distracted by today's Federal Court proceedings, saying they have to be "bigger and better than that", with a game against Geelong at Etihad Stadium tonight.
Lawyers for Essendon, James Hird and the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) are convening at the Federal Court. Essendon is aiming to have the ASADA investigation into its 2011-2012 supplement regime ruled unlawful. Today's legal action may only set a date for that decision to be made. SEN radio is reporting that a key element of today's submission from Essendon will centre around a conversation it had with an AFL investigator.
If you are feeling confused by what today's court action means, you are not alone:
Gillon McLachlan: "I don't know what happens if Essendon win [the court case]. It will meant a lot of the evidence is inadmissible."
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Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Houston
- Address:
8250 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77063Neighborhood:
Galleria / Uptown
- Cuisine:
Brazilian SteakhousePrice: $50 and over
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Houston
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.fogodechao.com/
- Phone: 7139786500
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:30pm, Sunday: 3:30pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Brazilian Steakhouse, Steakhouse, South American
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
A word from Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Houston
Fogo de Chão® (fo-go dèe shoun), is an authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse. In 1979, Fogo® began sharing the gaucho way of preparing meat in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Today, our gaucho chefs still expertly grill each of our 16 cuts of meat and offer you continuous tableside service.Continued
We invite you to enjoy the delicious preparations of our gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, authentic Brazilian side dishes, and award-winning wine list.
We invite you to enjoy the delicious preparations of our gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, authentic Brazilian side dishes, and award-winning wine list.
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Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Houston reviews from OpenTable diners
91 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.5Service4.2
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (55)good for groups (47)great for lunch (22)fit for foodies (19)notable wine list (16)kid-friendly (10)romantic (9)hot spot (7)late-night find (6)great for brunch (6)neighborhood gem (5)great for outdoor dining (3)vibrant bar scene (2)scenic view (1)Show More
- Great ExperienceKRB1Dined on 9/23/2014Wow what a nice dining experience. The food and service were wonderful. The salad bar was amazing, love the potato salad, always a reliable place to have dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Will not go back on weekends.JakeBrittDined on 9/20/2014The restaurant was so busy that we did not get the usual service. The meats were behind, and it took a very long time for anyone to come by our table.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Does not disappoint!JdevriesDined on 9/17/2014Had a business dinner with colleagues and the atmosphere is perfect. Casual but fantastic food. Service is good. Would highly recommend for small or large groups that want red meat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experiencedolciDined on 9/15/2014We had great food, drinks and service. Great place to celebrate anniversary, romantic dinner or just simply for a special night out. Would go back very soon!Special Features:
- Must love meatRickDined on 9/12/2014With this concept, waitstaff carry around skewers of different meats, and carve off little slices for you to eat. The meat is all extremely good, tender, and they will serve you the temperature you desire. Their salad bar is fantastic, as are their cheese rolls.Special Features:
- Always greatCjandcjVIPDined on 9/11/2014Great place to take visitors from out of town. Our guests were very impressed. Expensive, so make sure you eat your money's worth:-)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LunchPetwickDined on 9/4/2014Great lunch with an impressive salad bar!!! The meat was great also. Overall just great!!!Special Features:
- Great dinningTopnotchserviceDined on 8/30/2014Very good service, very clean, top notch servers, great buffet,Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good as Always..But..Cher45Dined on 8/29/2014Our experience is always great here, great gourmet salad bar, great wine and drink selection. On our last visit, the meat selection was very skimpy. I had to ask for ribeye and never was offered the fillet mignon. My rolls were hard as well, which has never happened before. It was a Friday night and very busy, so that may have been the reason. I've had so many great experiences that it's hard to complain too much and I will be back for another visit when it's not as crowded.Special Features:
- Had a great waiter!!HydroshawnDined on 8/27/2014Great food!! The Gaucho's new a lot about the meat they were serving!!?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great dinner experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/21/2014We had a great time with the entire dining experience. The food was great, the waitstaff was incredible and we never had to wait for anything. I would suggest this restaurant for anyone with a big appetite.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Brasileiros em HoustonGreat4lunchDined on 8/15/2014Muito bom, inclusive para lembrar do churrasco feito no Brasil, que depois se alguns dias fora vai nos dando muita saudade. Excelente comida, maitres e garçons muito educados. Único porém seria o custo, superior até às melhores casas no BrasilSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent againOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/12/2014I've been several times and it rarely disappoints. Food was excellent and service was great.Special Features:
- OutstandingTexasDined on 8/12/2014The various cuts of meat offer something for everyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just OKOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/9/2014It's gimmicky and fun if you've never experienced this type of restaurant. You'll get your money's worth if you plan to eat a lot (preferably meat). However, for the same price point, there are too many other great restaurants in Houston.Special Features:
- Just Amazing...AZFL1993VIPDined on 8/1/2014Love the food, love the service... They can do no wrong...Special Features:
- Best Time Ever.BestDined on 7/26/2014One of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had everything was delicious, great atmosphere, Good service, I almost didn't want to leave. A little bit pricey tho but we'll worth it .For 2 adults expect to spend over $100.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fogo never failsAUDCVIPDined on 7/25/2014By far the best Brazilian steakhouse in Houston! We have been to another similar restaurant in the city center area and though I did love the salad/soup section better there, I must say that the meat and choice is hands down best at FOGO. Their bread rolls and fried plantain are to die for.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- salad bar onlyrbaustin3dDined on 7/24/2014I decided to go at lunch and get the salad bar. It did not disappoint. marinated mushrooms. heart of palm, smoked salmon some of my favorites. they bring the hot items as well. I did not miss the meat, although I had had it dozens of times.Special Features:
- Not worth the priceOpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 7/20/2014Restaurant was filled with kids & babies. Noisy, hectic & way over-priced. I can spend $400 at a really nice steak house in Houston and have a much finer dining experience. I won't go back.
- Fogo de Chao - Houston - AwesomeDianeDaveDiningDined on 7/19/2014Moved to Houston from NYC 5 years ago. Never been to Fogo's in the city. First experience in Houston was fabulous and will be going back for sure. I thought it may be a little more quiet but with all the waiters running around with unlimited meat I guess the noise would be expected. Overall loved the place.Special Features:
- Too Many Screaming Kids!TXCraigDined on 7/19/2014Have been going to place for years. This time will be my last- as good as the food is, the place is CRAWLING with kids?!?!? Like a Chuck E Cheese.... I don't understand how or why. Even when I checked in for my reservation, the hostess asked "is that 3 adults"? Spent 100 bucks a head for dinner with no drinks... don't know how people are taking their kids to such an expensive place. Screaming, running around, it was awful. With the number of Brazilian Steakhoues in Houston now- think I will look for something a bit quieter.....Special Features:
- Seems to have slippedoccassionaldinerDined on 7/19/2014My wife and I hadn't been in about a year and it seems to have slipped in terms of quality and overall experience. We showed up right on time for our reservation but still had to wait 30 minutes because the hostess forgot to seat us! The atmosphere was loud and chaotic. The food was merely ok. Overall, I felt like we were in a more expensive version of a Golden Corral!! Not special at all. For $50+ per person, there are far better dining experiences around town. We probably won't be back any time soon!
- Great anniversary dinnernkdoyleDined on 7/4/2014We had early reservations so at first it wasn't very noisy. We got there early and waited for the rest of our party at the bar. Had a good drink and were able to transfer the tab to our dining bill. The salad bar was good once we flipped our cards to green the meat service was nonstop. There were a couple specific meats we had to ask for but they were promptly brought out. Every condiment we asked for they had, chimichurri, horseradish and mint jelly. For dessert they wrote happy anniversary on the plate and comped the dessert. Overall the service was super attentive without being obtrusive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice EveningTNO1Dined on 6/29/2014The wait staff was attentive, helpful and brought out what we asked for. The salad bar will NOT disappoint; one of the best in the city! When the rib eye that was immediately available was cooked more well-done than we prefer, the gaucho asked if we could wait about 8 minutes. He then came out with a rib eye steak cooked exactly how we liked it, on it's our skewer, straight to our table for the first cut. There was a table with some unruly children next to us. not the restaurant's fault, but it does affect the evening out. My only complaint about the food would be, everything was a little over-salted.Special Features:
- our favorite experience w/the kidsOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 6/28/2014Our kids (6 &8) love coming here for the experience. The food is always great and the service is superb but this time the service was rather low and slow, from the waiter, not the food servers. Having been here I numerous occasions I know this is not typical by far but that was our experience this time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent place for dinner!LisaKDined on 6/24/2014Fantastic food, and incredible service! This was a great choice for a celebration with our work team!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Too loud, great food, slow servicefood1lover75Dined on 6/21/2014Ten of us dined here this past Saturday evening. As always, the food and wine were very good. Often times, the service was very slow whenever our coasters were turned and we needed meat. I only ate ribeye and it took 10 minuted after I requested. We stayed late but as soon as we paid, we never saw another server. We stuck around and chatted with our group but there were 2 pregnant ladies at our table and we were unable to get help for water after payment was submitted. If you want us to remember Fogo for our next Brazilian visit versus 1 of the many competitors, then be correct with your customers until they step out of your restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service on a downward slopeFoodieDined on 6/15/2014We have been to this restaurant a few times and typically enjoy the food.More recently, we have been highly disappointed with the level of service. Sunday night the service was beyond terrible.In fact, I have never had poorer service at any other comparable restaurant. We were a party of seven and all of us were incredibly disappointed.We had to ask someone to call our waiter just to get something to drink. Same went for the food. In addition, our dirty plates were never removed from in front of us, and we all sat there with a stack of dirty plates until the check came.Not really pleasant when the price to eat there is not cheap. Needless to say, we will not be returning.There are other restaurants around town with the same concept.Special Features:
- Incredible salad bar and Great foodOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/15/2014It's difficult to chose between the awesome salad bar and the incredible meats. Service is good and I rarely have to wait for anything. There's always someone glancing at your table to ensure you want for nothing. The house specialty, the garlic beef, and the Parmesan pork are my favorites here. The strawberry dessert is especially good. And of course, the bread is melt-in-your-mouth good! I try to make it here several times a year. It's wonderful and worth the price.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- delicious!Noella703Dined on 6/14/2014I'm completely in love with the parmesan pork and the bottom sirloin. I want some right now!!Special Features:
- Amazingteacake1916Dined on 6/13/2014Everything about our experience at Fogo de Chao was amazing......food. service, decor. I highly recommend this restaurant for exceptional dining.Special Features:
- Love the foodRitterDined on 6/7/2014We had dinner on a Saturday evening. It was quite crowded. Food and service was great!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worth the money!ShouldabeenafoodieDined on 6/6/2014Fogo de Chao did not disappoint. This was my 2nd time there. This time was to celebrate my daughters graduation with family & friends for brunch. The food was amazing! Everything fresh and high quality. Delicious! Any kind of diner will enjoy Fogo!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great meatMarymooreDined on 6/5/2014The meet you can eat is great. The best churascheria di Weistaimer.Special Features:
- Great FoodfoodjunkieDined on 6/5/2014Food, service and atmosphere were great. Worth the price if you go hungry. Light eaters probably won't appreciate the total experience.Special Features:
- The following 174 reviews are from the Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Houston reviews archive.
- Useless ReservationsShorty4amDined on 5/31/2014Had reservations for 8:30 on a Saturday night and waited 20-25 minutes before calling it quits. Waiting around to be seated for that long defeats the whole purpose of reservations, and this place wasn't worth dealing with that. It was ridiculously crowded and loud, and you could tell service would continue to stink even if we decided to hang around longer until we were seated. We don't care to go back. There are better options in Houston.
- can't handle being popularOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/31/2014Food was great. Service, not so much. There was wait time even with reservations. So busy you had to stand in line to check in. Foyer and bar so packed you couldn't move. Once we were seated, service was not good because the staff was clearly too busy to handle the crowds. Extremely loud. Never got drinks with dessert. Took 25 minutes to get a receipt to pay.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best birthday party for parentPalmheartgirlDined on 5/31/2014We brought our Dad here for his 56th birthday because he'd been talking about the place for so long. Let's just say everything he had heard about it was true, and they gave him a lovely dessert in honor of the occasion!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 5/30/2014Outstanding experience for my birthday lunch! Kudos to the entire staff!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Definition of defilade in English:
defiladeSyllabification: def·i·lade
Pronunciation: /ˈdefəˌlād, ˌdefəˈlād /
The protection of a position, vehicle, or troops against enemy observation or gunfire.
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Protect (a position, vehicle, or troops) against enemy observation or gunfire: (as adjective defiladed) a defiladed tank
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early 19th century: from French défiler 'protect from the enemy' + -ade1.
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Sandwich generation feeling the squeeze
If you're helping support grown kids and aging parents, what happens to your own finances?
The Pew Research Center recently released some scary, scary stats about middle-aged adults:
- 27% provide primary support for a grown child.
- 21% have provided financial support to a parent aged 65 or older in the past year.
- 38% say both their grown children and their parents rely on them for emotional support.
The challenges of the "sandwich generation" aren't news per se. For several decades I've been reading about how physically and psychologically exhausting it can be to see the needs of the older and younger generations (while putting your own needs on the back burner).
It's the monetary drain that concerns me. Specifically: If you're helping out parents whose retirement money doesn't stretch far enough, and picking up the slack for your under- or unemployed kids, what happens to your own finances?
"Michelle said she and her husband don't take vacations anymore, just trips to help their children and her mother. Her husband would like to slow down, she said, but is hesitant to retire when they have so many financial obligations," the newspaper noted.
"It's very different from when she reached adulthood. She left home after high school and never returned to live in her parents' home. She was living on her own until she married at age 24.
"'Kids are dependent on parents a lot longer today,' she said. 'I don't know if it has to do with the economy or the way we raise them'."
My guess is that it's both. Salaries aren't keeping pace with inflation even for seasoned workers. Kids who graduate with heavy student loan debt may not be able to make it on entry-level paychecks, especially if they're unwilling to live an entry-level lifestyle. (Hint: Your parents didn't have all that nice stuff right at the start, either. They worked their way up to it.)
Increasingly, though, soft-touch parents have become the soft place to land. Michelle, the woman quoted above, mentioned that the "revolving door" school of parenting is common among her acquaintances: "Kids transition in and out."
That can work well, as long as both parties are clear on what's expected. One dad I know let his 19-year-old daughter live at home for free as long as she took college courses and worked at least part-time. When she stopped doing both, he told her she had to leave.
Some people I've told that story to were horrified: How could he do that to his own child? I see it differently: How could he let her think that the world owed her something?
Talk it over
That Washington couple's situation isn't exactly average -- how many people do you know who could afford payments like that? -- but it illustrates the issue pretty well. Here's what I'd say to them, and to anyone feeling sandwiched: Put on your own oxygen masks first. You can't help anyone unless you're seeing to your own needs sufficiently.
Ideally, before your kids reach adulthood you'll be clear about what you will and won't pay for once they turn 18, such as "You can live here for nothing if you decide to go to college/trade school locally" or "Your college fund will cover four years of school and we'll pay dorm fees for that long -- but no longer."
You might also have to have this conversation with your aging parents. Scrutinizing their finances may feel like an invasion of privacy, but you need to know whether they have enough for basic expenses plus some creature comforts. If they don't, then you and other family members need to brainstorm other options for elder care.
And if you're already in the thick of it, like the Washington folks? Time to retrofit some boundaries: OK, kids, as of the end of 2013 we will no longer be able to subsidize you. That gives you the rest of the year to figure out a more sustainable way of living.
Incidentally: Those boundaries need to be ultimatums, not lifestyle options.
Saying 'no,' if you must
Putting off your own retirement, or working yourself to death to keep other people comfortably ensconced, is not the right way to do things.
If you need to say "no," then say it. That won't be fun. But it's necessary.
Full disclosure: I supported my own daughter, who has a chronic illness, for a couple of years until her disability claim was approved. To me, that's different from someone who wants to stay up all night playing "World of Warcraft," sleep until mid-afternoon and then sit on the couch eating cereal and watching reality TV shows.
My daughter's story ended well: She eventually found a job she could do from home, with a boss who is flexible about hours, and was able to get off disability. Now she and her husband (who also has chronic health issues) are paying a mortgage -- and supporting his parents, who moved in due to long-term unemployment and impending bankruptcy. Ironic, huh?
As for that late-teens girl who was shown the door by her tough-love papa: She knocked around for a while, rooming with various people, until she realized there was no future in that lifestyle. Now she's in her early 20s and back living with her father and stepmother, taking college classes and working a couple of part-time jobs.
She's also paying rent. Now that it's expected of her, guess what? She finds the money every single month.
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I am in a very blessed an unique situation. My wife is in ther sophmore year of college, we send my mother $340 a month to help with her low income situation (section-8) and my oldest son is going to begin college in 1.5 years, and we are saving for a house. Also, my wife is a resident manager but I have a regular job. We could not do all this if it was not for my wife's job. I tell my wife we will need to cut off my mother but she says we can't. My mother raised me. I call my mom my car payment. She even asked me for a raise (LOL). I said no.
I feel for our generation. My mother did not handle her finances correctly. She spent, spent, and spent. Now she struggles every month. No, we can not live together. She refuses to live by the rules I have in my home. So, I guess this is the alternative.
If anyone has any wisdom to share, I am open ears.
We had this situation a couple years ago. My father in law moved in with us because he didn't have enough money to live on his own. He spent all he had on his children and grandchildren, breaking his finances in the process. So when he moved in, He contributed to our household with groceries, taking kids to school and back and doing chores around the house. He even paid for the kids cell phones he wanted them to have so he could contact them if they were staying after school. Sadly, he is now passed away. our bills have gone back up but we have learned how to live on less.
We started contributing more to retirement, paying off debt, more into savings, and into kids college funds. We lowered our debt this past year over $50,000! We hope to cut even more this year.
We have a 20 year old daughter that decided to remain in the community we recently moved away from due to job loss....we pay for her college tuition which is reasonable because she attends a community college. She shares an apartment with another person and pays half the rent (300) and her personal expenses. She drives an older car that we help to maintain and we pay the insurance as well. Our 18 year old will be gong to college in the fall and we have stated we will pay for 4 years of school as she wants to major in environment/zoology. As she will be on campus we are not buying a car for her.
My parents and inlaw are both in their mid 70's and in pretty good health. There homes are paid for and we hve checked to see that they have long term insurance and assisted care insurance. My mother had open heart surgery 7 years ago and we have made certain that they have evrything in order. They have a good network of friends through their church my inlaws live in a 55 plus only community and have good insurance policies as well.
What is important to us is that our children know we will help them to a point but will not tape into our retirement monies for things such as school, trips etc...if they want extras they need to work like my spouse and I have, even when we were in college. My older daughter budgets well works about 32-25 hours a week as a manager and attends school full time. She has learned w to budget and manage her money. We do treat them for birthdays, etc....but have made it clear not to expect us to pay for the "wants" in life. I do not believe you are doing your children any favors by paying there way thru life. Both my daughters have learned the value of money and do not have grandiose expectations for things to be paid for by us.
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The President is authorized to conduct activities for any East European country that are similar to any activity authorized by this chapter to be conducted in Poland or Hungary (excluding those authorized by section 5412 of this title or the amendments made by sections 301 and 304) if such similar activities would effectively promote a transition to market-oriented democracy.
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In order to strengthen the administration of justice in East European countries, the President may exercise the same authorities with respect to those countries as are available under section 2346c of this title, subject to the limitations and requirements of that section, other than subsection (c) and the last two sentences of subsection (e).
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For purposes of this chapter, the term "East European country" includes Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and states that were part of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today UBM Tech announces the appointment of Kathleen Connolly as Executive Vice President of Sales leading the Business Technology Events Group portfolio of B-to-B tech events including 4G World, Cloud Connect, E2, Enterprise Connect, GTEC, HDI, Interop, Mobile Commerce World, Online Marketing Summit, TelcoVision and Tower Summit. UBM Tech is a global media business that provides information, events, training, data services, and marketing solutions for the technology industry. For more information about the company, and for a full list of events, visit www.tech.ubm.com.
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As Executive Vice President of Sales, Kathleen Connolly will be responsible for driving revenue, customer engagement and improved ROI for the Business Technology Events group. Connolly comes to the position with 25 years of sales and management experience in IT media, events, content syndication services, call-center and demand generation services, with 19 of those years spent with UBM (originally with CMP). Most recently, Connolly was Vice President of Sales at UBM Studios selling interactive digital environments in markets outside of UBM with businesses like MaryKay Cosmetics and JCI. She also worked closely with the sales teams in UBM Channel and UBM Electronics to drive Virtual events and DuesM community and university products.
Prior to joining Studios, Connolly spent 10 years in the UBM Channel group where she worked with many of the larger strategic accounts like Cisco, Juniper, Oracle and others. She began her career at UBM in CMP's TechWeb group and held both sales and management positions at InformationWeek, Network Computing, and other IT media brands.
"With over 20 years leading tech media sales and in multiple sales leadership roles, Kathleen is a talented and proven sales leader and we are excited to have her leading the sales efforts for the Business Technology Events division of UBM Tech," said Marco Pardi, President, UBM Tech Business Technology Events Group.
Kathleen Connolly, Executive Vice President of Sales, UBM Tech Business Technology Events Group, said "I've spent my career delivering products and services that provide outcomes for our customers and allow them to effect behavior change with prospective business prospects. There is no stronger evidence of action than a qualified buyer taking time to join one of our events. It is quite a testament to the work our content teams have done. I look forward to working with our sponsors on best practices so they can continue to drive maximized return for their investment with us."
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Is there a level at which the "people" will come back to stocks? Is there a level at which the "excitement" will return? I have been harping on Dow 11,000 as a key level that I think will make people feel better because of their stock portfolios -- they'll feel richer.
But as for the actual challenge of getting people to invest in individual stocks and to figure out ways to make money in them, I don't know. I think that game is shrinking because of the remarkable beating that individuals have suffered over the past decade.
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But the past 15 to 16 months have been different. The individual alternately has been crowded out by exchange-traded funds or has embraced them as some sort of security blanket. We don't know who uses them. And more importantly, the "flash crash" was a kind of last-straw death knell for the individual stock picker. After all, it's been two decades of misery, and after a while, it's simply too hard to trust the asset class.
That's where we are now. Believe me, I don't want it, I don't wish it. Nevertheless, it has happened. The individual investor period lasted a very long time, arguably from 1991, when I think things began to take off, until last year. But it peaked a decade ago, and it has been going downhill ever since.
This individual stock-picking wave is not a cyclical phenomenon. It is a secular one. There's plenty of money around -- witness the big cash and CD positions. However, it hasn't come back to individual stocks.
Can it change? Anything is possible. Nonetheless, the hero of what had been a great story -- the do-it-yourself investor -- seems to be a shrinking breed, with ETFs, cash and bonds taking the place of the once-hallowed individual equity class.
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Unimpressed. If I wanted ny children in class sizes this large, I would have kept them in public school. This is not a warm and welcoming group, unless you live in the right place and make the right amount of money. As a Catholic School, they may want to rethink the image they portray. The principal would make a great politician, (that's not a compliment).
My 2 kids attend St Chris. The school is crowded, and class sizes are larger than they should be. The Parent Association is very clicky, you will feel like an outsider unless you are part of the in crowd that control the activites and plan the functions. When offering to help with many functions, we were rebuffed and felt pushed aside. Math at this school is great with many kids leaving with skills well above average for their years. Language classes are terrible, no focus, and no meaningful preparation for future studies. The school leadership is in clear decline with talent and an obvious succession plan sorely lacking. Sports involvement is another poorly managed program. If you are friendly with the coach, your child should make the team. (My child made the team but it was very clear as to how to influence the decision making). there are better schools avail for your kids.
My son attended pre school. The attention and the learning experience was exceptional. Excellent
My two children attend St. Chris and we love it here! A Catholic education is important to me and that is stressed at St. Chris. The teachers are great and my children are excelling. Class sizes are on the larger size, but they make it work and we have no complaints!
This school remains updated and on par with many area public schools. The children have everything they need for an outstanding education.
My three children attend St. Chris and are happy and thriving. St. Chris is full of caring, supporting teachers and fantastic programs. You could not pay me to leave this shcool!
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We sent our son to St. Christoper's for the Catholic education and to receive a more personal, one on one approach. I attended Catholic Schools my entire life and the smaller class sizes and religious education really made a difference for me. I am very dissapointed not only that the kindergarten classes are maxed out at 21-25 children which is larger than the public school in this area, but he is not receiving the one on one attention or guidance that you look for in a private school.
I love our school. My children have grown so much with the warm and caring staff. I have seen the level of learning at other schools and I am blessed to have my children where they are.
This school is not as good as it was years ago. Methods are outdated and leadership is poor. It is unfortunate too because I am a strong Catholic. But my children will do better to move from this school.
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In an interesting new strategy, ESPN rolled out a special site today aimed specifically at sports fans in Chicago. ESPNchicago.com is the first of what we have to imagine will be several metro area-based micro-sites aimed at a narrow fan base. There is plenty of wire copy on the site, but there are also writers devoted specifically to that niche product as well as a special version of SportsCenter with just Chicago highlights. Why Chicago? Well, Scoop Jackson attempts to answer that question. Our guess: a combination of a rabid sports fan base and some built-in writing advantages (ESPN.com columnist Gene Wojciechowski used to work for the Chicago Tribune, for instance). Considering this type of site will compete directly with newspaper web sites, it also could be a tip of the cap to the fact that both major daily newspapers in Chicago are struggling financially. It will be interesting to see how this specialty site fares financially, and when/if other cities might come into the mix. Logical markets for exploration might include New York and Boston … though some might say there is already a site covering those markets to death.
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It is not uncommon to meet toddlers who are picky eaters. In fact, almost every child goes through some sort of finicky stage. But among parents of the young and opinionated set, there is a very common complaint: The child who will only eat yellow foods. Yellow foods are generally starches--bread and pasta and cereals. Some yellow food eaters will include dairy in their repertoire (milk, cheese, sometimes yogurt) and others will allow fruits (namely banana and cantaloupe, though colorful berries are not uncommon). Even if a little protein and a little fruit is included, the diet is pretty limited. So what is a parent to do?
The most important first step is to realize that in the majority of cases, a child restricts his food intake just to push your buttons. It is a control strategy. When you put green vegetables or brown rotisserie chicken or red strawberries in front of your child and beg him to try them, you are not being subtle. It is imminently clear that all you wish for at that moment is for him to take a bite. And when he doesn't, you go through all sorts of gymnastics and pleas and give him all sorts of attention. Even if you get mad when he refuses to take a bite, you are still giving attention to the behavior. So the first step is to stop letting him know that you care what he eats.
The other critical piece is to start ritualizing meal times. Most parents of highly picky eaters are willing to feed their kids anywhere, any way. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner should happen at the table. Teach your child to sit for meals, even if initially that's only for 5 or 10 minutes. And there should be more than one color on the plate. You could serve only 5 peas, but you are making the point that green (and red, and orange, and so on) is part of the meal, too. This reinforces the point that balanced meals have a variety of colors, and it creates an expectation that this is how your family eats.
Finally, don't be above hiding nutrition. If your child is very strong willed, these other strategies take a while to work. So in the meantime, serve ravioli stuffed with veggies or cheese; mix pureed fruits or veggies into a smoothie or a soup; hide zucchini shreds in pancakes or quesadillas. Being sneaky can be a very effective way of getting nutrients into your child's body.
Eventually, most kids become better eaters. Around age 5, the palate broadens and the majority of children are suddenly willing to try new things. But if you have an adamantly picky eater, you may need to consider a daily multivitamin.
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Please, Jane-Marie
Realize that sometimes when children crave only pasta and other wheat products that they may be gluten-intolerant. Similarly, those who crave dairy may be casein-intolerant. This may be vital information for you and I recommend checking out GFCF (gluten-free, casein-free) websites. The failure to break down these proteins in milk and wheat (and some other grains) along with what is referred to as a "leaky gut" can lead to a wholerange of behaviour problems that may present as ADHD, autism, Asperger's, and others. I hope it may be that your child is merely picky about food, but I think it is very important to have this information available.
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