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BWW Reviews: Looking through a Different Lens in ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at Buffalo Laboratory Theatre
Anyone who's read Hamlet is probably familiar with the characters of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Hamlet's childhood friends who are solicited by the King and Queen of Denmark to draw the young prince out of his depressed, possibly mad, state of mind. Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead elaborates on the offstage antics of these characters. What were they doing before they were summoned? Why do they seem so utterly confused about their purpose? Stoppard's play, in the Absurdist style, is delightfully comical, but also deals with some of life's most persistent questions. And when, as indicated by the title, the characters die at the end, the audience is left in deep reflection on the brevity of human life and the confusing world in which we live. Stoppard intertwines Shakespeare's text into his own, creating a story that's fun for those familiar with Hamlet to follow.
Buffalo Laboratory Theatre's production was my first experience seeing the play on stage, and their unique concept of staging immediately grabs hold of the audience. One of The company's founding members, Kathleen Golde, is a renowned aerialist, so the production focuses heavily on aerial tricks and illusions. Director Paula Westinghouse's directorial contribution to the project is evident in the informed decisions of her cast, especially in a difficult style like the Beckett-esque Rosencrants and Guildenstern Are Dead. The theatre's beautiful auditorium space on the campus of Hilbert College in Hamburg was grossly under populated, and one couldn't help but feel bad for the performers who poured their heart out onstage in the aesthetically pleasing production of this classic.
The first thing that can be noticed is the ensemble mentality of this particular cast. The function of the tragedians is hugely important to the effectiveness of the play as a whole, and this production's tragedians are stellar, each serving their own function with an efficacy representative of well-trained actor. Golde serves as a member of the ensemble, as well as Marie Costa, Kay Kerimian, Anne Roaldi, Genevieve Lerner, Anne Kurtis, and Joe Liolos. Live music was also provided by some Members of The richly talented ensemble, and supervised by Kerimian. This motley crew's leader, portrayed in Buffalo Lab's production by the exquisite Katie White, is a confident actor called The Player who laments the days when their art was in demand, and constantly looks for a chance to perform. White is accurate in presenting the Player's unpredictable nature, but the most effective piece of her performance comes when she is in the act of "performing" as the Player. White settles into a comedic rhythm with the characters of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, represented by Taylor Doherty and Ray Boucher, respectively. The play is driven from philosophical moment to philosophical moment by Stoppard's witty and multi-faceted humor, and White is no stranger to timing. Equally impressive in the part of Hamlet, the tormented Prince of Denmark is Jonathan Shuey. In Stoppard's play, Hamlet is less of a principal character, and much more mysterious. Instead of being the protagonist, his motivations are never clearly understood by Rosencrantz or Guildenstern, and therefore never clearly understood by the audience. Shuey embodies that mystery, and we see his inner conflict when he is forced to switch the letter commanding his murder upon reaching England with one sentencing the titular characters to their imminent death.
In the extremely difficult roles of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Doherty and Boucher are both equal parts charming and conflicted. Doherty doesn't simply "play" Rosencrantz's slightly dim nature; rather, he portrays a clearly flawed human being who, in reality, is probably the most intelligent of all the characters in the play. His somewhat well-known reflection on death is so entirely lighthearted that the dark comedy Stoppard intends is better realized by the audience. In the role of the more short-tempered Guildenstern, Boucher is spot on. His anguish at not remembering visibly pains him. The lighthearted banter of the characters is eliminated upon the realization of their death sentence, and culminates in a heart-wrenching scene where they die. This production's concept is incredibly effective in showing this death scene. Doherty and Boucher step behind the riggings for the aerial stunts, and a spotlight goes out on them. The effect is a painfully beautiful tribute to the futility of their struggle throughout the play, but is somehow oddly hopeful.
Ultimately, the Buffalo Laboratory Theatre and everyone involved in this show is to be congratulated on their unique and brilliant production of Stoppard's thoughtful play. The audience is invited to look at things differently, and realize just how incredibly difficult it is to find your purpose in the world, and struggles we go through to achieve it. I would recommend this production, and this company, to anyone with a theatre background as a fine example of strong directorial vision and ensemble performances. It runs through 9/29 at the Swan Auditorium, 5200 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY, 14075. Tickets are available through http://www.buffalolabtheatre.org/ or by calling the Box Office at 716-202-9033.
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|June 25, 2012, 11:59 PM
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You Are Standing at a Gun Counter and a New gun buyer Walks up...
...and starts asking questions. You hear the sales person ask two questions and then recommend a gun. How hard is it for you to stand there and not say anything. I know that a salesman's job is to sell guns, and shame on the person buying on their lack of due diligence.
I was in this position yet again this weekend- A man and I am guessing his wife walk up to the counter at a large sporting goods store and the man asks about getting a gun for home protection and CC. The buyer knows nothing of gun laws, paperwork, and guns in general. The sales person gives the most basic rundown on paperwork, "You fill out a form, we make a call and in 3-7 days you can pick up your gun" I could hardly keep from grinning at this point and my attention was peaked.
So now that paperwork was explained it's on to gun selection... "you need a Glock" now I am a Glock fan, no basher here, however if you were helping someone would you go with one option or give a few and let the customer decide-
Buyer- "hello I have never had a hamburger in my life"
Seller-" well then you must have a McDonalds hamburger, they are popular and there is over 1 billion sold, on your way now...next please"
I am kicking myself when writing this thinking back and not saying anything, but then think about all the times I have been buying guns when people come up to me with unsolicited advice on the matter.
Where does everyone else stand?
But in with your two cents.... Mind your own business
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|June 26, 2012, 12:14 AM
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I have had this happen and I pipe up and tell them what I have. Why let someone make a mistake because some (probably) inexperienced salesman has to sell something.
Better yet I would ask if they wanted to know what I have and if they say yes I would tell them but if they say no...well, good luch newb!
|June 26, 2012, 12:15 AM
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To me it kind of depends on the situation. For instance if it is a small shop and there are more sales people than customers I'll probably just mind my business. If it is a really busy place and the sales person has moved on to someone else I might offer some input, but then only if approached.
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|June 26, 2012, 01:04 AM
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If I'm in a shop where I know the guys behind the counter, I may chip in with an opinion. Such opinions typically include things like, "They have several guns you might want to try out on the rental counter; I personally like that one, that one, and that one - I wonder if any of them would fit your hand well. If they do, I'd rent and shoot them, and see how you like them yourself."
The shop guys generally don't mind, or often even like it, because the customers very often buy a gun.
Sometimes, when the shop has not had a gun I thought might fit the customer's needs in the rental rack, but has had the model in stock, and I've had that particular model - I've offered to let the customer try my gun.
On other occasions, at the connected range, I've helped struggling newbies figure out how to shoot whatever gun they were trying.
So, no, I guess I'm not all that good at standing around listening to a McDonald's speech. (And I, too, have nothing against Glocks, although they aren't my personal choice.)
|June 26, 2012, 01:18 AM
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It's none of your business. The buyer is asking the employee, not you.
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|June 26, 2012, 05:26 AM
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The category "guns and ammo" is a VERY broad and esoteric subject. Those of us who like to delve deeply do so out of passion and curiosity about the whole subject.
But there's a whole lot of people out there who just aren't geared for that level of depth... At all.
There's a cardinal rule in sales: KISS... KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID.
There are good reasons for it.
Everyone has to learn at their own speed.
Whatever first gun someone buys will generally be "good enough" for them until they're ready, in their own time, to learn more IF... IF... they want to.
A lot of people just don't care about all the esoterics. They just want a gun.
For them... KISS.
Ask yourself this: Would you butt in during the interaction between a customer and salesman at a car dealership?... At an appliance store?... In a clothing store?
What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"...
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|June 26, 2012, 05:27 AM
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I don't know on this one. But if I were to quickly recommend a pistol, it would probably be the staple of pistols like the Glock. I've never fired one or even touched one but I've seen Plenty in holsters and there's a wealth of info on them for the Doit Yourselfer handgun at home training.
One could have recommended a Pistol that's not as popular (could be as good or better) but have no easily found holsters, accessories ect.
Apparently after watching a couple of episodes of Top Shot, once you get good with a Glock, you can't shoot anything else LOL
|June 26, 2012, 07:08 AM
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This is a difficult situation.
It boils down to where my responsibilities lie. Do I have a responsibility to get involved or not?
I feel here, though, that the answer is no, unless one of the interested parties has actually asked me for my input.
I do feel for the customer, though. I have often gone into a shop, to explore a new hobby and I can personally tell if the guy behind the counter knows his stuff or not. Not because I know more, but because of how they explain. I believe a sales person should be able to do that: not only impart on the novice client what is important but also why....
I feel frustration if a sales person does not do that.
However, I am not that other customer who may well be perfectly happy with being given a product to buy having being told that is the best one for their needs.
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|June 26, 2012, 07:31 AM
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Gain employment at a gunshop. Then you can dispense your own opinions to patrons who ask for it...
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|June 26, 2012, 08:04 AM
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It is innate to the male human condition to believe that one's own opinion is the correct one. How often have you been in a gun store when you hear the casual observer (not the buyer or the clerk), offer up an incorrect un-solicited opinion?
Stay out of it. Everyone thinks they are an expert. Withhold your opinion unless someone askes for it.
|June 26, 2012, 08:06 AM
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despite your good intentions, I think diligence is the responsibility of the person buying the gun, not yours. what may work for you may not work for them. a couple of years ago I knew absolutely nothing about guns but now I think i'm a little more educated because I took the time to do my homework. I'm glad I did because there are guns I had considered buying in the past that I'm glad I didn't.
|June 26, 2012, 08:20 AM
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I was at a gun show and a Dealer in front of me was trying to sell a new Mauser Broomhandel owner a couple boxes of 7.62x25 ammo. This was back quite a few years before the big Russian imports. I had a "Bring back" Chinese pistol and knew something about the ammo. I informed the dealer that he was wrong and the two bullets did not even have the same dimensions and firing that ammo in a Mauser or Mauser copy could be dangerous. The Dealer was quite upset when the Mauser guy did not buy the ammo. It was a dangerous situation and I spoke up, but other than that, let the buyer be ware.
|June 26, 2012, 10:49 AM
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Once again, mind your own business. Would you feel the need to jump in at a car dealership or at a jewelry counter?
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|June 26, 2012, 10:54 AM
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I try to stay out of it even when it is hard not to say something. There is enough disagreement here on what to choose, that my opinion really doesn't carry much more weight than the sales person's and that's their job.
If I were the sales person, I would try to get some idea of their experience level and whether or not they intend to try to carry the gun on their person or it is strictly for home defense. Then it comes down to whether the buyer is likely to be more comfortable with a revolver or semi-auto and what size of gun. Caliber is not as important unless it's 22LR.
It is up to the buyer to learn how to safely operate the weapon.
|June 26, 2012, 10:59 AM
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I usually keep quiet. At the LGS I frequent, the clerks are all knowledgeable and helpful.
I do see other patrons start babbling to customers and offering up their "suggestions". They're not really trying to be helpful, they're just yammering the usual stuff - "a 9mm won't stop anyone", etc. It must drive the clerks nuts.
|June 26, 2012, 11:01 AM
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With sales, you tend to get better results by limiting the number of choices to a potential customer.
|June 26, 2012, 11:12 AM
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I usually keep quiet,,,
Especially if I'm in the Evil Pawn Shop,,,
But then again, The Evil Pawn Shop Guy is reputable.
I was looking at a revolver at Bass pro Shop one day,,,
This guy was trying to sell a 55-ish little lady a Taurus Judge,,,
I did wait until he turned away before I struck up a conversation with her.
It's all situational,,,
I felt it was the appropriate thing to do at the moment.
Next time I might feel differently.
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|June 26, 2012, 11:16 AM
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I work on the other side of the counter. Many new buyers aren't going to be shooters. They've gotten advice from the internet or from their buddy who used to know a cop. They want what looked cool on last week's TV crime drama or action film.
Most of these folks are going to pursue little or no training. They'll tell us that right up front. "I need a gun for my wife who's not here, who doesn't really want it, and isn't going to practice with it" is a very, very common conversation.
We do our best to make sure they're not getting something completely inappropriate or dangerous, but beyond that, it's about giving them what they want. I happen to believe that Glocks are not the best first choice for a new shooter who's not going to learn to live the rules of gun safety, but if that's what the buyer insists on, I'll provide it.
Despite what many folks seem to think, I don't know everything. If another customer has experience with a firearm I'm not intimately familiar with, and they feel like chiming in, that's great. I didn't know diddly squat about the Caracal pistols until a customer with one gave me feedback and allowed me to shoot his.
However, most of the time folks feel the need to play the White Knight and butt in, that's not the case.
The other day, I had an older woman with carpal tunnel who wanted something to carry. She wanted a small, light gun with low recoil and controls she could easily manipulate. Small automatics were out of the picture, and she found airweight .38's to be too jumpy. She also had trouble with a double-action trigger.
The solution was a J-Frame in .22 Magnum with a hammer she could cock. For most of us, a rimfire isn't ideal, and I usually don't recommend single-action for self-defense, but that was the best solution for her.
But noooooo...Johnny Commando had to horn in on the conversation and rattle off a spiel about methed-out zombies, body armor, and the fact that nothing short of 28 rounds of ALMIGHTY .45 ACP would stop an attacker. Geez, thanks, Johnny: now she's completely confused.
So, yeah, it can run both ways. If I were in the OP's shoes and I thought dangerous or illegal advice were being given, I might step in. Otherwise, let the sales guy do his job.
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|June 26, 2012, 11:39 AM
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At the two small shops where I know the owners personally and they know me, I also know that they won't give a newbie a really bad recommendation. If the discussion gets around to a 1911 or a couple of other guns they know I can speak about knowledgeably, they'll usually bring me into the conversation anyway.
At other gun shops, I don't hover around and eavesdrop when the sales staff are dealing with other customers. I consider it rude. And I would not butt into a sales pitch even if I did overhear it. It's not my store so it's not my business.
|June 26, 2012, 12:15 PM
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A friend was about to buy a jimenez once and I stepped in..... He was hell bent on buying a cheap pistol so I at least got him to go hi point.
I shot it a few times and though it was funky bulky and a ridiculous small mag capacity, it functioned well and was surprisingly accurate.
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Now if there is no salesperson there yet you could strike up a conversation, but be ready to take the "butt out" hint. Even then I'd be loath to chip in my opinion, even though I may desperately want to give it.
|June 26, 2012, 01:24 PM
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Just because YOU have an opinion differing from the sales person does not make yours any more right or wrong - if you want to sell guns and give your opinion, go work there
|June 26, 2012, 01:43 PM
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I used to have the urge to butt in with advice, and it's awful easy to make the gunshop people mad like that so now I will only open my mouth if I like the gun hes looking at and can add something positive to it, which helps the customer and the shop.
If he's making a mistake (IMO) then I keep my big mouth shut because it is not my business. It may be a greater mistake to butt in than the mistake he makes with his purchase of a poor gun etc..This is a mans business and livelyhood and ethically to be considered into the equation of to butt in or not.
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I know when I worked in a gun shop it was always great when some jerk stepped in to tell someone what a horrible choice the firearm they were looking at would be.
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Le Cachet, Le Cachet, you guys are great!!!!!, my girlfriend asked me to go with her to help her to negotiate a business deal...when we got to the place it was Le Cachet Day Spa, and the business deal was a wonderful relaxing couples massage in a private room with aroma candles. The room was a bit small, but the atmosphere, the romantic music, the aroma oils, candles on the entire wall, and the massage was superb. I thought my girlfriend actually going to be kind of jealous since my massage therapist was a really pretty, tall , blond young lady. After the massage, me and my girlfriend were escorted to a private relaxation room with candles, where we had a glass of fine wine with organic chocolate, and where we concluded our business deal. The staff of Le Cachet was professional, pleasant and courteous; I am looking forward to have an other surprise couple's massage at Le Cachet Day Spa any time. Highly recommended Relaxing atmosphere, clean, professional staff. Recommended for Couples, The spa uses a very pleasant Organic Essential Massage oils.
February 6, 2009
Amazing Customized Facial
I had problems with my skin since I was a teenager, I was told when I get married my skin will change….well I got married my skin if anything it got worst . For years I went to a number of dermatologist just to receive some temporary relief but never satisfactory. I found Le Cachet Day Spa on Line, made an appointment just for a skin consultation, they examined my skin and suggested the facials I would need. Honestly I expected a facial around $75.00 I was told that I would just waist my money, since the facial I need is a customized facial, specially designed for my skin with two different treatments, the price is $300.00 after thinking a bit, I agreed. I have to admit that I am glad that I decided to proceed with my facial treatment . I remembered my father used to tell me, you always get what you pay for in this life, he was right like always. The facial I received was an intense treatment like I never had in any doctors office nor any other spas I went to, although I am a Spa addict The aesthetician cleaned my skin using some kind of European deep cleansing techniques, it was a little bit painful, I could feel how my skin is being really cleaned. After she begin with a second treatment using an organic papaya and apricot enzyme peel. My facial lasted over an hour, with relaxing music in the background. I don't believe in miracles, but after the first treatment my skin had a tremendous visible improvement. It's over a week now, at work everyone realized that my skin looks so different, I am using the products they gave me, visible helps my skin. I am looking forward to my second appointment in 4 weeks. O Yes, I definitely highly recommend Le Cachet day spa.
Thank you for having you as one of our satisfied clients. Yes, we have developed for many years now a complex of customized acne treatments. If there is anything else we can do for you, please, we love to hear from you. Thank you and visit us soon.
October 15, 2007
Day Spa of Pleasure
I am not a great writer but after visiting Le Cachet Day Spa in New York City I have to share my wonderful experience. I visited many day spas in New York as well as in other cities. I was very pleased to see a spa in the heart of New York City where the entire spa uses organic skin care and spa products. I am sensitive to all products containing any kind of chemicals. At Le Cachet Day Spa my hair was washed with organic shampoos and conditioners. I wish other spas would uses organic skin care products just like at Le Cachet Day Spa. After receiving a facial my skin became like never before, healthy and really fresh looking. I liked the fact that I didn't had to take a shower after receiving a wonderful relaxing aromatherapy massage, because they use organic natural massage oils,my skin wasn't greasy my skin observed the massage oil just like a moisturizer, no grease no itching. That's what I hate about other spas, after receiving a good massage it takes a half hour just to wash of that ugly itching grease from my body. I really appreciate the service Le Cachet provided for me. I will recommend your spa to all my friends, just don't loose your present touch.
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Fire Service Central and North Otago area manager Keith McIntosh was choppered into Queenstown this evening to view the scene of the Station Building fire.
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Shotver St in Queenstown has been evacuated after a large fire has broken out at the Station Building.
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A Loraine woman who faces sexual abuse charges after authorities say she was involved with an Adams County teenager is headed to court Monday.
Nicole Starman, 30, was arrested on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and indecent solicitation of a child.
The Adams County Deputies opened an investigation on Starman after the Department of Children and Family Services received allegations against her.
Starman is accused of performing a sexual act and sending sexual text messages to the 14-year-old boy.


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Older Patients, Wiser Care
My Patient Feared Becoming Addicted to Strong Painkillers for His Arthritis. Why Were They Recommended?
Last updated: Feb 19, 2010
The case: Arthritis pain in his knees had left him unable to walk
Mr. N expertly steered his three-wheeled electric scooter into the exam room, then shook my hand, smiling.
"Everything's fine," he said, when I asked how he'd been doing.
But his face clouded over when I inquired specifically about his knees. They still hurt him most of the time, especially while standing. When using his walker to get around the house, he rated his pain as 9 out of 10.
Knee pain had been Mr. N's main medical concern for more than a year. X-rays had shown bad osteoarthritis in both knees, and his daily pain had left him unable to walk farther than across his living room. The orthopedic surgeons had recommended total knee replacements; although Mr. N was 82, he was otherwise in good health and seemed strong enough to handle the physical therapy that's needed to recover from joint surgery.
But Mr. N had refused surgery. "My cousin tried that, and it ended up almost wrecking his life."
So we had explored other ways to treat his nearly-disabling arthritis pain and improve his function. We had tried physical therapy. We had tried injections into his knees, first with hydrocortisone (an anti-inflammatory steroid), then with hyaluronic acid (which is supposed to help better cushion the knee bones).
Finally we referred him to a special arthritis clinic, staffed by rheumatologists. They confirmed that Mr. N had very advanced osteoarthritis of both knees. Because he wasn't willing to have surgery, and no other treatment options had helped, we'd have to focus on treating him with pain medications. Already acetaminophen and analgesic creams had had little effect. So the rheumatologists suggested a low-dose opiate, oxycodone.
Mr. N hesitated. "I don't want to take a strong pain pill like that. I don't want to get addicted."
The challenge: There's often no perfect solution to the problem of chronic arthritis pain
Surveys have found that almost one in four older adults is often troubled by moderate or severe pain. Pain from osteoarthritis, which is also called degenerative joint disease, is especially common as one ages and the cartilage cushioning the bones wears out. For many, it's mild. But for some, it can be severe. Even moderate pain can affect function: If the pain is worse with standing or activity, the person may be unable to participate in physical therapy or even take the short daily walks that are essential to maintaining basic strength and balance.
Patients, and sometimes doctors, often brush off arthritis pain. "It's just what happens when you get old," they say.
It's true that arthritis is a fact of aging for all but the luckiest among us. Still, in many cases better treatment of arthritis pain leads to real improvements in quality of life, especially in an older person's ability to stay active.
The trouble is, there's often no easy way to treat arthritis pain. Physical therapy requires time and dedication. Joint injections require regular trips to the doctor, and don't work for everyone. And studies have yet to establish that supplements, such as glucosamine chondroitin, definitely help.
Nor are there easy choices of oral pain medications. The American Geriatrics Society recommends starting with acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol), but it's only a mild painkiller and often doesn't provide sufficient relief. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen can be effective, but are riskier for older people.
The solution: Low-dose opiate often does the trick
To treat arthritis pain, geriatricians sometimes end up using low doses of opiates, i.e. painkillers such as hydrocodone, morphine, or oxycodone.
Like Mr. N, patients tend to resist this suggestion -- understandably. We've all heard about people becoming addicted to painkillers or otherwise being harmed by these headline-making drugs. And who wants to be on "strong medicines" that require a special prescription?
The truth, however, is that for most older people with bad arthritis pain, the benefits usually outweigh the potential risks. Here's what I explained to Mr. N:
Opiates are good at treating pain, and have very few interactions with other medications. Unlike NSAIDs, opiates don't affect kidney function, and won't increase the chance of life-threatening internal bleeding. When used as directed, the main side effect is constipation, but this can easily be managed with regular use of a laxative. The patient might experience a little nausea or drowsiness the first few times he tries the medicine, but this side effect usually goes away after a few days.
"But aren't these drugs dangerous?" he persisted. Well, it's true that when used improperly, opiates can cause problems. Taking too many pills at once can make a person unconscious and can slow one's breathing down to a dangerously low rate. This problem is uncommon, however, especially in people who are taking low doses. A recent study found that only about one in 500 people on low-dose opiates for non-cancer pain had a problem related to overdose. The study also found that overdoses were often linked to using additional drugs from different doctors, or other problem behaviors.
What's more, in older people with pain and no history of abusing alcohol or other drugs, the risk of addiction -- which means uncontrollable cravings and wanting increasing doses "" is very small.
Mr. N agreed to try low-dose oxycodone twice a day for his knees. Two weeks later, he came back for a check-in. "My pain is better," he said, looking pleased. "Now when I stand up, my pain is only 6 out of 10. I've even been able to take short walks in my garden."
My prescription for caregivers: - Take osteoarthritis pain seriously, especially if it's bad enough to interfere with basic activities, like walking.
Make sure the person you're caring for has started with non-drug treatments for arthritis, like physical therapy and weight loss.
Know that finding a solution to chronic arthritis pain is often a process of trying different options, to see which treatment has the best balance of benefits versus risks.
Know that sometimes low-dose opiates can be a reasonable choice in an older person with daily arthritis pain. Addiction and overdose effects are rare if people are properly monitored.
If your loved one and doctor decide to give low-dose opiates a try, you can help monitor that they're not being abused by keeping track of how many pills are taken every day. You should also monitor for constipation.
After starting opiates, or any other drug to treat pain, make sure the person has a follow-up appointment within a few weeks. It's essential to check that the drugs are helping, and that there haven't been any concerning side effects.
If the patient is using the opiates more quickly than prescribed, is getting opiates from more than one prescriber, or may be abusing alcohol or other drugs, be sure to let the doctor know right away. Special care should also be taken with opiates' storage, to ensure they aren't stolen, resold, or misused by other people in the household or the patient's care circle.
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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, Sept. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Tyco (NYSE: TYC), the world's largest dedicated fire protection and security company, completed its separation transaction.
Tyco is a $10+ billion global leader in fire protection and security solutions. Tyco designs, manufactures, installs and services fire protection and security solutions focused on finding smarter ways to save lives, improve businesses and protect where people live and work.
Tyco's broad portfolio of products and services allows the company to partner with customers to help them protect people and assets around the world. Tyco's solutions address these critical needs with leading edge innovations in fire detection and suppression, intrusion, video surveillance, access control, retail security solutions and personal protective equipment as well as monitoring, maintenance and service.
"This is an exciting day for Tyco," said George Oliver, Tyco's new chief executive officer. "As a more focused company, we are positioned to continue to invest in technology and innovation to provide industry-leading fire and security solutions."
George Oliver joined Tyco in July 2006, after serving in various senior executive positions at General Electric. Oliver succeeds Ed Breen, who was chairman and CEO of Tyco International Ltd. since July 2002. Breen will serve as the non-executive chairman of Tyco's Board of Directors.
In connection with the closing of the spin-off transactions, each Tyco shareholder will receive: (i) one share of common stock of The ADT Corporation for every two shares of Tyco common stock held at the close of business on September 17, 2012 (the record date) and (ii) 0.239943 shares of Pentair Ltd. (formerly known as Tyco Flow Control International Ltd.) ("New Pentair") common stock for every share of Tyco common stock held at the close of business on the record date. Fractional shares of ADT and/or New Pentair will not be distributed and any Tyco shareholder who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share will instead receive a cash payment. Immediately following the distributions, Pentair, Inc. ("Pentair") merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Pentair.
The distributions have been structured to qualify as tax-free dividends to Tyco shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Cash received in lieu of fractional shares, however, will be taxable. Shareholders are urged to consult with their tax advisor as to the specific tax consequences of the distributions to them.
Tyco currently has approximately 462 million basic shares outstanding. Based on the distribution ratios noted above, approximately 231 million shares of ADT common stock and 111 million shares of New Pentair common stock will be distributed to Tyco shareholders. As consideration for the merger, shareholders of Pentair will receive one newly issued common share of New Pentair for every Pentair common share that they hold at the time of the merger. After giving effect to the merger, Tyco shareholders as of the record date will own approximately 52.5% of the common shares of Pentair Ltd. on a fully-diluted basis (excluding treasury shares).
About TycoTyco (NYSE: TYC) is the world's largest pure-play fire protection and security company. Tyco provides more than three million customers around the globe with the latest fire protection and security products and services. A $10+ billion company, Tyco has more than 69,000 employees in more than 1,000 locations across 50 countries serving various end markets, including commercial, institutional, governmental, retail, industrial, energy, residential and small business. For more information, visit the new www.tyco.com.
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"Paper is a check drawn by legal looters upon an account which is not theirs: watch for the day when it bounces…" Ayn Rand (1957)
The check is bouncing: deficit spending and the QE that supports it are rapidly deflating in the face of predictable financial and geopolitical panic.
On August 28, the S&P broke below the bottom channel of a long-term trend line and neared another. In my piece, "Bear Sighting" I described these lines in detail and warned that even one of the many fiscal and geopolitical crises with which the world brims could take the QE-inflated indices quickly below these lines at 1640 and 1628. Needless panic in markets over possible US or NATO air strikes on Syria broke the S&P below the line that links the lows of Nov. 15 - Dec. 30, 2012 - June 24, 2013. We rest just above 1628, which hits the line from the Nov. 25, 2011, low to that of June 24 this year. We soon may revisit the June 24 trough at 1573. Waiting below is 1510, terminus of the line from Nov. 2011-Nov 2012 whose low, 1,353 would give us the 20% correction many analysts have predicted. Panic is draining the indices of their water weight and markets now reflect geopolitics rather than commerce, economic stress or regulatory duress.
How can one play this culture of terror that distracts us from the funky fiscal policies creating a bifurcated, neo-feudal economy? Some of the depressed but vital commodities and PMs (precious metals) are an answer. August 28 action emphasized that miners act like stocks rather than the metals they produce and are primary risk-off assets. Yet, with gold (NYSEARCA:GLD) and silver (NYSEARCA:SLV) bullion prices rising steadily and trading in a tight, stable range in recent days, the miners are likely to recover and continue to outperform as they ascend from suppressed 2Q lows. This article discusses the merits of two silver miner ETFs, Global X (NYSEARCA:SIL) and the relatively new (November 29, 2012) Pure Funds Junior Silver Miners (NYSEARCA:SILJ) as ways to play the metal that is unique in its rapidly growing tech-industrial functions and monetary status.
SIL is an established trading vehicle with an average daily volume of 226k units. Because it is weighted toward major, well-known and widely traded companies, it saw triple volume August 28 as prices first surged, then wavered and in the last two hours collapsed with the indices. SILJ, with a small but growing daily volume of 4,300 units saw a modest 15% rise to 4,900 on a day when double volume (Silver Standard Resources (NASDAQ:SSRI) and Silver Wheaton (SLW)) or triple volumes (Endeavour Silver (EXK)) hit the sector.
The small volume of SILJ, scarcely a third the size of Teucrium wheat ETP (NYSEARCA:WEAT), has some disadvantages: depending on your trading platform, some limit orders may fail to execute. This will be amended in due course. For now note that the mid and small cap focused SILJ, down 2.24%, held up well in the general route in which declines of 4% to 6% were common.
The main differences in the funds are in cap size and the exclusive focus on silver miners in SILJ. None of the top six holdings of Global X SIL, among them SLW, SSRI, First Majestic (NYSE:AG) and McEwen (MUX), are in SILJ. Moreover, at this time, MUX is mainly a gold producer and likely to remain so. Both funds include Silvercorp (OTC:SVM), with a cap of $722 million: it is the top holding of SILJ and the seventh in SIL. The eighth through eleventh largest holdings of SIL are Tahoe Resources (NYSE:TAHO), Hecla (NYSE:HL), Coeur d'Alene (NYSE:CDE) and Pan American (PAAS), none of which are held by SILJ. Fortuna Silver (NYSE:FSM) and EXK (both profiled in my previous piece) are held by both funds. They are the second and third weightings in SILJ, at about 12% each. FSM and EXK are the twelfth and thirteenth holdings at SIL with portfolio weightings of 4.37% and 4.2%. One gets a nearly identical dollar-weighting in these two companies from SIL and SILJ, between $11.14 million and $11.73 million as of August 26.
There is considerable overlap in the junior miners the two ETPs hold, for example, Alexco (NYSEMKT:AXU), Scorpio (SPM), Excellon (EXN) and Great Panther (NYSEMKT:GPL). The highly regarded SilverCrest (NYSEMKT:SVLC) is the sixteenth holding in SIL with a 1.63% weighting while it is the sixth largest holding at SILJ. The amount of research required to become familiar with this many junior issues in one sector argues for allocation to the funds for those who want to participate. Additionally, it is likely that smaller companies held by both funds are considered more promising operations by those who follow the sector.
Those drawn to the merits of small, agile companies on the cutting edge of E&D for a vital commodity may want to research the junior issues held by SILJ alone. These include Minco (MSV), Sierra (SMT), Trevali (TV), Perilya (PEM), Revett (NYSEMKT:RVM) and Kooten (KTN), among the ten of SILJ's 26 holdings not in SIL. Many of these issues trade on the Canadian or Australian exchanges. As noted in my previous essay, Simon Ridgway, CEO of FSM, cut his teeth prospecting in the Yukon and Central America so there is promise and talent in little-known juniors.
SILJ also is a window on the geographic focus of E&D efforts. The base of its holdings is heavily Canadian, 76% (as opposed to 56% for SIL), with 20% American companies, 3% Australian and 1% UK. SIL has as its second and third holdings the major Mexican silver producers Fresnillo (OTCPK:FNLPF) and Industrias Penoles with Mexico being 24.2% of SIL holdings. Both funds have a small stake in Mexican Junior Arian Silver (AGO: LN). SIL also holds significant Russian producer Polymetal though it is only 1% of its total mix.
In these times of tension and heightened volatility, one should note another Pure Funds product that is highly non-correlated with the markets and main sectors. It is the Diamond - Gemstone ETF (NYSEARCA:GEMS) that on August 28 was green 1.19% while most issues plunged. Its average volume still is low, 7k units / day but growing rapidly as recent days have seen (relatively) heavy trading in it: Tuesday, GEMS traded 21.9k units, triple its average volume. It includes developers, miners, wholesale and retail precious gems companies from Dominion Diamond (NYSE:DDC), which I noted here as a prime uncorrelated asset, Zale and Blue Nile in New York, Anglo-American and BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) as well as five Chinese issues trading from Hong Kong and constituting about 28% of GEM's holdings.
As a trading tip on the topic of low 'r' issues, keep your eye on the DJ-UBS Nickel (NYSEARCA:JJN) and Copper (NYSEARCA:JJC) ETNs. JJC continues a month of mostly green days signaling that behind the terror and turmoil there may be hope for global growth. JJN has had a strong week as it rises from a 52-week low at $17.90. It closed August 28 at $19.67, up 4.79% on a day of harsh declines. Also, Reservoir Minerals (OTCPK:RVRLF) which I have mentioned often as a rich E&D play, again showed its worth, up 1.94% August 28.
While one gets some overlap in the small-cap silver space in SIL and SILJ, they remain substantially different with ten of the top eleven holdings of SIL absent from the junior ETF. Those ten issues are 68% of SIL so the distinction is a genuine difference in emphasis. When you add Hochschild Mining (OTCPK:HCHDF), also held by SIL but not by SILJ, the divergence grows to 72%. SILJ gives comparably greater exposure to junior silver miners.
Given the still depressed price of silver and its greatly increasing tech-industrial uses, both SIL and SILJ are valuable ways to participate in a vital commodity still suffering from negative sentiment, finite supply and increasing demand and extreme under-investment. The historical average for investment in silver is about .34 of markets, thirty-four times the current level.
Along with individual holding of some of the best companies like AG, EXK, SLW and FSM, one probably will do well to have a position in both SIL and the Pure Funds SILJ. Even if a global recovery is muted and economies suffer extended declines, silver remains highly desired for industry, as a store of value and monetary exchange and for jewelry. Despite barely registering on the screen of most portfolios, it indeed is part of the global power matrix to which one should be anchored. And because paper is good for exchange but is rapidly losing value, the PM ETPs fully backed by gold (NYSEARCA:PHYS) and silver (NYSEARCA:PSLV) remain strong in rocky times, as shown Tuesday.
Disclosure: I am long SILJ, GEMS, AG. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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Best Western Plus Woodstock Inn & Suites, Woodstock
- Free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
Main amenities
- 62 smoke-free guestrooms
- Indoor pool
- Bar/lounge
- Fitness center
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Computer station
- Lobby fireplace
- Front desk safe
- Laundry service
- Free continental breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking
For families
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
What's around
- Heart of Woodstock
- Southside Park (16-minute walk)
- Church Of The Epiphany (33-minute walk)
- Woodstock Art Gallery (34-minute walk)
- Woodstock Raceway (44-minute walk)
- Pittock Conservation Area (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Lion's Park (22 mi / 35.4 km)
- Paris Presbyterian Church (22.6 mi / 36.4 km)
- Scott Park (23.9 mi / 38.4 km)
- Stratford Municipal Golf Course (24.1 mi / 38.8 km)
- Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant (24.7 mi / 39.8 km)
Best Western Plus Woodstock Inn & Suites, Woodstock
Hotel Info: 866-925-8648from $68
- Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (with Sofabed)
- Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
- Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
- Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
- Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking
- Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen
- Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen
- Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub
- Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 62 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 3 floors
- Check-in time 3:00 PM-7 AM
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Express check-in/out
Required at check in
- Credit card deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Travelling with others
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
- Free self parking
- RV/bus/truck parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Free continental breakfast daily
- Bar/lounge
- Indoor pool
- Fitness facilities
- Golfing nearby
- 24-hour business center
- Meeting rooms
- One meeting room
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 2009
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in common areas
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillowtop mattress
- Private bathroom
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
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coalkirk wrote:Coalfire wrote:[quote="coalkirk"] Manual and barometric dampers BOTH are draft limiting devices. They do the same thing but they accomplish it differently. A baro limits draft by allowing room air to be drawn in the vent pipe. A manual damper limits draft by partially blocking the vent pipe. Both limit draft.
Actually a mpd does not limit draft. A measure of draft is with a manometer, when you close your mpd your draft does not drop manometer stays the same. same number means same draft, what you did limit was the volume that could ecscape.
With a baro when you push the flap open more the number on the manometer does go down, a lower number means the drafts has been limited.
Over fire draft, not chimney draft.[/quote]
I will have to get a piece of brakeline and I will fish it in my secondary air and check the draft right above the the fire and compare to my manometer reading for my stove pipe(where the sampling port is between the mpd and the stove)
I will get a piece of line at work tomorrow and let you know the results.


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How to Close the Gender Wage Gap in Just Seven Easy* Steps
By Bryce Covert, Next New Deal Editor
Congrats, ladies! By today you've earned the same as men did in 2011. That gap means that the typical woman working full-time, year round, makes about seventy-seven cents for every dollar a typical man does, and those missing twenty-three cents can really add up. In a year a woman loses $10,784 to a man—enough to buy about 2,700 gallons of gas. It can add up to a loss of $431,000 in pay for the typical woman over a forty-year career. No small chunk of pocket change.
This issue hasn't gone unnoticed. The first thing President Obama did after settling into the West Wing was to sign the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law, which expanded the statute of limitations on lawsuits over equal pay. Yet Ledbetter did little to actually change the gap: it stood at seventy-seven cents when the bill was passed at 2009, where it stands today.
But this high holiday of gender inequality is not the day to get dragged down in pessimism! After all, it can't be totally out of reach to change this thing that's barely budged in fifty years, amiright? In the spirit of moving forward and focusing on real solutions, here are some quick steps we can all take to make the gap disappear:


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The 10-week summer REU program has 3 components: 1) Research Project, 2) Seminar Series, and 3) Social Activities. The three components will provide numerous opportunities for interaction and collaboration between the undergraduate student researchers and their mentors, graduate students, and with BME research staff. Much of the students' time will be spent on the research, immersed in the projects and research group activities. Research areas include biomaterials, tissue engineering, drug delivery, imaging, and neural engineering. Students will also participate in a seminar series consisting of a variety of topics, student presentations about their research, and guest speakers discussing career opportunities. REU students will be introduced to many of the social and cultural activities in the Cleveland area
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DOHA, Dec 15: Lance Armstrong's former physician Michele Ferrari said on Friday he never saw the disgraced American cyclist dope.
The Italian told Al Jazeera English that "I've never seen, I never heard something about that. He never asked me for information about doping."
In its extensive report that resulted in Armstrong being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles, the US Anti-Doping Agency traced more than $1 million in payments from Armstrong to Ferrari.
Ferrari said: "My relationship with some team-mates of Lance Armstrong was very, very short and occasional."—AP


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The Last Will and Testament of Helen M. Dennett, (widow of James A. Dennett, Deceased,) of Brownfield in the State of Maine.
Be it known unto all persons whomsoever, That I, Helen M. Dennett, (widow), of Brownfield, in the State of Maine, being now of legal age, and of sound mind, desiring to make disposition of all property and lands of which I may die possessed, do hereby declare this instrument to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills be me heretofore made;
Item - I direct my executors hereinafter named and appointed to pay my just debts and necessary funeral expenses, and to pay the sum of One hundred Dollars, to the Trustees of the "Pine Grove Cemetery, of Brownfield, Maine," as an endowment for the proper and future care of the James A. Dennett Cemetery lot, in which I desire my remains interred beside my deceased husband;
Item - I direct that my executor shall pay to my grand-son, Paul Dennett, the sum of Fifty Dollars, to be his sole property forever;
Item - I direct that my said executors shall pay to each of my grand-daughters, Virgie Dennett and Avis Dennett, the sum of Ten Dollars, to be their sole property, respectively, forever;
Item - I direct that my children hereinafter named, shall amicably divide among themselves, all of my clothing, jewelry, pictures and house-hold furnishings to be their own property, forever; thereafter,
Item - All the rest and residue of my estate, and wheresoever the same may be situated, I give, divise and bequeath unto my children, namely, J. Lewis Dennett, Linnie F. Mason, Josie M. Dennett, Elvie E. Leavitt, Annie M. Snow, Philip C. Dennett, and Nina M. Long, in equal shares, share and share alike, and in the event any of my said children, shall die prior to my decease, their respective shares shall go to their children, if any, and if not, then to the legal reprsentatives of such deceased legatee under this will; and said property as herein directed and disposed of, shall be the sole and absolute property of the parties named, forever;
Item - All of the real estate that I possess at the time of my decease, I direct shall be sold, converted into cash, and the proceeds distributed, as above, by my executors, whom I hereby authorise and empower to make any and all conveyances necessary to vest the title thereof in the purchaser for such purposes, but before such sale shall be consumated, my executors shall first obtain the consent so to do, from a majority of my said children, or their legal representatives.
Item - I appoint to be the executors of this will, J. Henry Garland and Horace E. Mason, both of Conway Center, New Hampshire.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and subscribed the same, as, for and to be my last will and testament, in the presence of subscribing witnesses, on this 25th day of September, A.D. 1916.
The foregoing instrument of writing was signed, and declared by the said testatrix, as, for and to be her last will and testament, in our presence, who at her special request, in her presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as subscribing witnesses thereto, on this 25th day of September A.D. 1916.
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King puts himself in political crosshairs
When a House Ethics Committee began looking into allegations that state Rep. Steve King improperly intermingled state legislative reimbursement funds and campaign money, the Grand Junction Republican claimed it was a politically motivated attempt to stymie his plans to be elected to the state Senate.
Far be it from us to argue that politics aren't involved on a committee that, by its very nature, is made up of politicians.
But it appears to us that King is doing his level best to stymie his own election ambitions — or that would be the case if there were anyone challenging King in the Senate District 7 race.
As of Thursday morning, no other candidate had filed the required papers with the Colorado Secretary of State's office. A local Democratic leader said the party is actively trying to recruit a candidate to run against King in the Senate race.
The latest case of King's creating his own obstacle is his oh-so-critical legislation — a bill that would boost the penalty for masturbating in public from a petty offense to a misdemeanor.
The typical response from most people upon hearing of this piece of legislation is: "Really? Is that a big problem?"
The short answer is: no.
King says the bill is needed to distinguish between those who commit intentionally lewd public sexual acts and those who do something stupid, such as urinate in public.
He also said he was asked to carry the bill by the Colorado District Attorneys Council. However, a spokesman for the council told The Daily Sentinel's Charles Ashby it wasn't the state's prosecutors, but a defense attorneys' group that is pushing for the change. One local defense attorney said the change is unnecessary, and that it will eliminate judicial discretion available in such cases.
But more than the content itself, the bill goes to the heart of King's judgment.
In the midst of the worst state budget crisis since the Great Depression, is it really important to carry a bill on public masturbation when there is hardly a public or official clamor for it?
Or take a look at King's other signature legislations — two bills on safety at public schools.
One would require K-12 schools in the state to hold at least two emergency drills each year, in addition to fire drills, to practice responses in the event of a terrorist attack. A second would mandate that colleges and universities provide a 45-minute session for all new students on safety and appropriate responses for a "critical event" such as a terrorist attack.
We're all for safe schools. But, when state budget cuts are hitting both K-12 and higher education especially hard, adding another state mandate that will cost schools money and take time away from education indicates poor timing and poor judgment. No wonder, as King said himself in a letter to this newspaper, some college officials aren't supporting the bill. A representative of college law enforcement officials testified against the bill last month.
Some of King's agenda makes more sense. He has introduced one piece of legislation to create a rainy day fund for the state. He also has a bill to allow people to register vehicles for up to two years, thereby reducing the likelihood they will get stung by the state's new late fees for vehicle registration.
We don't know what will come of the ethics investigation. We'll wait until the committee takes further action on the case, which is likely to occur today.
But we think it's appropriate for voters in Senate District 7 — Mesa County and a small part of Garfield County — to ask whether the legislation King is pushing is serving their needs.
Also, as in every political race, we hope there will be more than one candidate running for Senate District 7. Then voters can decide for themselves which candidate's agendas best serves their interest.


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Christchurch school heads NZ's Ivy League
Christchurch's St Bede's College has beaten traditional mainstays Auckland Grammar and Christ's College to head an unofficial New Zealand Ivy League.
In a Sunday Star-Times survey of the schools attended by leading politicians, business leaders, government mandarins and the judiciary*, St Bede's topped the list, helped by new parliamentary Speaker David Carter, one of five St Bede's old boys in Parliament.
Auckland Grammar was second and Christ's College, once a prolific producer of parliamentarians, judges and business leaders, was tied for third with Matamata College, Napier's William Colenso College and Palmerston North's Queen Elizabeth College.
While other countries have private schools that routinely produce the next generation of business, state and political leaders, New Zealand is marked by the wide diversity of schools that contribute to our ruling elite.
The 70 leaders asked to provide information on their schooling came from 59 separate schools. Of those, 49 were New Zealand schools, the majority of them state schools from every corner of the country.
In the current National Government - despite the St Bede's influence - nearly three-quarters were state educated, including Prime Minister John Key.
Only eight of the 35 ministers and political party leaders polled went to state-integrated schools, many of which would have been private when they were students there. Only one politician went to a private school: newly minted minister Nikki Kaye who attended St Kentigern Girls' School - Corran, in Auckland.
St Bede's College rector Justin Boyle said it was his college's goal to produce leaders for society so topping the Star-Times' poll came as a pleasant surprise.
Boyle said St Bede's was part of a strong Marist network that involved students in leadership courses.
"We think [it] gives our boys a structure and a philosophy around how we should lead and that's something that has now become institutionalised in our place," he said.
In the poll, the private-public contrast was greatest among top civil servants and the judiciary. Four out of our five Supreme Court judges were privately educated and among the chief executives of New Zealand's 10 biggest government departments, the five New Zealanders were all educated privately (the other five were educated overseas).
That is in stark contrast to the leaders of our top businesses where almost three-quarters of the chief executives and board chairs of top-10 companies on the New Zealand stock exchange went to public schools.
Most New Zealanders receive a public education: of the 760,000 current students, 84 per cent are in state schools.
The divide between the largely private-educated state mandarins and the rest of us comes as no surprise to education expert Peter O'Connor, associate professor at Auckland University, who says the old boys' (and girls') network is very much alive, he said.
"It doesn't surprise me that you have people succeeding in the civil service who come from very similar backgrounds. Although public education has been heavily criticised over the past couple of years we do have a system which allows people to, through a system of meritocracy, rise to the top which is really encouraging," he said.
"The figures with the civil service suggest another truth which we've always known, and that is it's not what you learn, it's who you learn with. Private schools offer an education alongside other wealthy, well-positioned people which build the kinds of networks necessary to succeed in a small country."
* The Sunday Star-Times polled 74 leaders: government ministers, party leaders, the Speaker of the House, the governor-general, the chief executives of the top-10 budgeted government departments, the judges of the Supreme Court, the chief High Court judge, the chief District Court judge, and the chief executives and board chairs of the top 10 listed NZX companies. Seventy returned data, 58 attended school in New Zealand.
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Rick Baker: I'm interested in top SPC job
ST. PETERSBURG — Mayor Rick Baker said Tuesday he's interested in replacing Carl Kuttler as president of St. Petersburg College.
"As I said before, I strongly believe and support the mission of St. Pete College," Baker said in his first public comments since Kuttler announced plans to retire last month. "I love the college. They provide people with education opportunities, career opportunities that are often people's first chance to get that. I like that as a mission."
Baker's name had been linked to the job ever since Kuttler said he would be retiring. Kuttler went as far as to suggest Baker as a possible replacement. But Baker had been on a family vacation in North Carolina and unreachable.
Back in St. Petersburg this week, Baker did little to stop speculation about a career switch. Baker's second and final term as mayor runs through the end of the year.
"I'm interested in being part of the college," said Baker, 53.
SPC's five-member board of trustees will meet Aug. 11 to discuss how to replace Kuttler, the college's president since 1978.
Aaron Sharockman, Times Staff Writer


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Deharadun : Former Indian marathon runner Sunita Godara on Sunday opposed Bollywood actor Salman Khan's appointment as the Goodwill Brand Ambassador for the Rio Olympics 2016, saying it is a huge insult for sports champions.
"I got to hear that Salman Khan has been appointed as the Goodwill Brand Ambassador for Rio Olympics. Firstly, I want to know what goodwill he has done for sports. Secondly, when we have so many Olympic medallists available then why he was chosen as the ambassador," Godara said.
"It is humiliating for the champions, who are going into the Olympics. We have champions. There many more prominent sports personalities capable enough to be named the brand ambassador. Choosing a celebrity as the brand ambassador is an insult for sports champions," she added.
The Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor, whose next film is based on the life of a wrestler, was earlier announced as the brand ambassador of the Indian contingent in Rio by the Indian Olympic Association. (ANI)


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text: Back in the summer of 2007, I suffered a stroke and was rushed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Burlington, NJ. I am told - and from hospital records and hospital prsonnel - that I was in a coma for several days, and that there was some question about what permanent physical damage there migh be to my ability to walk, talk, and the like - needing physical rehabilitation to recover.There was a Nurse at my side almost throughout. Her name is Bernadette Jackson - the Parish Nurse at Assumption Church [now Christ the Redeemer-Assumption Parish] here in Atco, Camden County, NJ, as well as a Nursing Supervisor at Lourdes Hospital. When I woke up, Bernadette was there - standing at my feet and smiling down at my bedside. She asked me whether I knew who she was, and I replied - 'Of course I do. Your the Nurse from Assumption Church in Atco.' That did it. She smiled even more and said that I would be alright. Then she touched my toes to see if there was any reaction, and there was. I owe my survival for the last 4 1/2 years to Our Lady of Lourdes Hosputal and to Bernadette Jackson, MSN. In fact, I did subsequently nominated her for a March of Dimes [NJ] Nurse of the Year Award. She received what amounts to an Honorable Mention in November, 2011 for all this. She is now at Kennedy Hospital, Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ. Thank you one and all.


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The Wanted: Fan gifts are wild
The Wanted are often shocked by the lengths their fans to go show their love.
The British boyband - comprising of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes - are currently enjoying international success with their EP The Wanted.
The group toured with Justin Bieber briefly and witnessed fans do bizarre things to capture their attention.
"One girl entirely covered herself in [blue] body paint because I'm a fan of Avatar. She was fully Na'vi'd out," Jay shared.
Nathan experienced a more sweet exchange.
"I was given a pack of playing cards: '52 reasons why I love you.' " he shared. "It was from a fan who was about [eight-years-old]."
The group is often exposed to a lot of screaming girls. Nathan believes his boyish looks attract the least adulation from mature fans.
"I'm very lazy, so it takes quite a while to make me look acceptable," he joked. "It depends on what age [the fans] are. If they're legal, [they're] probably not [into] me!"
Siva, 23, also has an affinity for older ladies.
"[My dream girls is] Jessica Alba with the sauciness of Halle Berry," he shared.
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The acts of terrorism in Paris that took place last year not only caused a furor in the media. Social networks also served the function of discussions clubs and open memorial spaces – people debated the legitimacy of the slogan "Je suis Charlie" and French flags on avatars.
The selectivity in sympathy, which was discussed by opponents of photographs in the colors of the French flag, greatly irritated a section of the blogosphere. Critics of these actions wondered why social networks did not adopt the national colors of Nigeria after the attacks of "Boko Haram" on peaceful citizens, and why Israeli flags had not been seen over the past few years. Others, on the other hand, declared the personal right of each person express emotions in public, whether this was support of the French people, or something else. Accusations of selectivity were rejected, but not all that convincingly – France is closer and more comprehensible, and has more to do with us, the argument went.
The Jewish element in this topic arose unexpectedly. On the 1st of January an armed Israeli Arab attacked a café in Tel-Aviv, killing two and injuring seven. A section of the Israeli Russian-speaking segment of Facebook reacted immediately – they reprimanded Jews who live in Galut, and supported the Parisians, but did not do the same thing after the terrorist attack in Tel-Aviv or before it. The accusers stated that the slogan of support should have been the phrase "I am Tel-Aviv", copying the Parisian memorial slogan.
The critics' approach contains a dangerous error born of good intentions. It is obvious that the accusations arise as a consequence of the different degree of attention to seemingly identical events. The problem is that the terrorist attacks in Paris and Tel-Aviv, while they are similar in form, are very different in their essence. It is the fundamental differences in these two events that make the phrase "I am Tel-Aviv" a banal manipulation of concepts.
The first terrorist attack that drew a heated reaction on social networks was the shooting at the office of "Charlie Hebdo". The terrorists' choice of victims was not random – the cartoonists had often been accused of insulting the religious feelings of Muslims. The reason for the murder of these people was their involvement with the magazine, and almost immediately the slogan "I am Charlie" arose. On the same day, terrorists captured a kosher supermarket, where there were also victims. The reason for this attack was the nationality of the customers and owners. To the first slogan, the phrase "I am a Jew" was added, as a sign of solidarity with the victims and casualties of this attack.
Neither the first or second terrorist attack was directed at the people of France – the goal was chosen for other motives. In the case of the magazine, it was an act of revenge for insults, and in the case of the supermarket, it was the connection of Jews with the state of Israel, which the terrorists hate. Essentially, this attack could have taken place in any non-Muslim city, if the office of Charlie Hebdo had been located there. To preserve the memory of the victims, it was decided to use the general phrase "I am Paris", uniting the victims by the place of their residence. The city really did go into mourning, and at the march where leaders of practically all European countries took part, all three slogans were heard.
The second series of Parisian terrorist attacks were not directed directly against the French either, which is confirmed by other attacks planned in European cities which were fortunately averted. The terrorists' goal was to intimidate the non-Muslim world, and not the physical elimination of the average French person, which became a means to an end. The victims were not asked their nationality, and people were shot indiscriminately – Arabs, French and Jews were killed. Peaceful citizens were frightened by the chance of dying regardless of their belonging to any social group, as this did not have the slightest importance. The phrase "I am Paris" once more became relevant, uniting the memory of all victims regardless of their identity, and it worked because it was depersonalized.
In the case of Tel-Aviv things are fundamentally different – the murder of Alon Bakal and Shimon Ruimi was not an instrument of a terrorist attack, but rather its goal. Naturally, the terrorist did not plan to kill these people in particular, but it was the physical elimination of Israelis that was the main aim of Nashat Milhem. Unlike the cases in Paris, this terrorist attack could not have taken place in any other country, and the victims of the act of aggression were chosen consciously and according to a clear principle. For this reason, there is no need for a depersonalized slogan, which could erase the fundamental differences between the victims. The fates of the victims should not be hidden behind the name of the city, and the factors that unite them can be eliminated. The phrase "I am Tel-Aviv" does not help to immortalize the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack of the 1st of January, but rather hinders it.
In this situation, the words "I am a Jew" look legitimate. This slogan was used as a memorial one after the terrorist attack at the Parisian Hyper-Koshere supermarket. This phrase is considerably less attractive phrase in the non-Jewish community than the Parisian slogan, and people who are prepared to say these words, like Yevgeny Yevtushenko in the poem "Babi Yar", are not so great in number. But at least this not a phrase that is devoid of meaning.
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