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Chronic Pain And The Family
by Leslie F. Martel, Ph.D
e are born within a social context, we live within a social context, and we get ill within a social context. As self-evident as this might seem, our medical system, to some extent, tends to ignore this fact. Western medicine remains fascinated with technologically advanced methods to treat pain and as a result, attention to the interplay between chronic pain and the family
system is not studied with the same intensity. This is not to negate the importance of the medical advances but rather to emphasize that a truly comprehensive approach to chronic pain is necessary to maximize improvements for as many people as possible.
or the person experiencing chronic pain, the temptation to repeatedly involve oneself in medical procedures may be very seductive. Given a heightened level of distress in the patient, the physician or other health care provider may also experience this temptation. Both patient and doctor share a common goal -- to decrease suffering. Given this, it may be helpful for doctor and patient alike to better understand how pain and the family system interact.
The Search For The Golden Grail
hen first approaching a persistent pain problem, it is usual to seek physiological /anatomical causes and cures. Yet, for many individuals with chronic pain, physiological/ anatomical causes provide an inadequate explanation to account for the subjective experience of suffering and for the lack of success of conventional treatments. After a comprehensive medical evaluation and an adequate trial of conventional treatment, there comes a time when both the doctor and patient must acknowledge that the continued search for the "lesion" is not a productive course of action. Knowing when to "hold on" and when to "let go" is not an easy decision in any area of one's life, and this is certainly true for the treatment of chronic pain. Once the patient and their family acknowledge that the pain will most likely not be entirely removed by medical means, the healing process can truly begin.
The Family As A System
hysicians and health care providers are accustomed to a "systems approach" to biological organisms. For example, it is clearly understood that a problem in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels has implications for the cardiovascular system as a whole. However, they are generally not accustomed to viewing social groups such as families in systems terms. Yet, it is just such a framework that is necessary to fully understand the complex nature of chronic pain.
here are five core family systems principles (adapted from Doherty & Baird, 1983) that are helpful in understanding this perspective:
1. The family is more than a collection of individuals. That is, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. One must view the family as an entity in its own right with its own "life." Knowing all of the members individually is not enough. One must understand that change or stress affecting one member of the family affects the whole family.
2. Families have repetitive interaction patterns that regulate members' behavior. These are the implicit rules for daily living; they may be "rituals" and are often not articulated. These patterns make family life predictable and generally make life easier. On a less benign level, the patterns may "freeze" a particular way of behaving, making change difficult.
3. Individuals' symptoms may have a function within the family. For many reasons, a symptom may become incorporated into the family interaction pattern in such a way that it seems essential for the family's harmony and regularity.
4. The ability to adapt to change is the hallmark of healthy family functioning. Change is the ever-present challenge to families. In addition to normal life cycle transitions, illness may challenge a family's ability to adapt to new circumstances. With illness comes the reshuffling of roles. Perhaps the primary wage earner must now become the recipient of disability payments. The ability to handle these changes with flexibility, creativity, and determination reveals a great deal about family functioning.
5. There are no victim and victimizers in families: family members share joint responsibility for their problems. Family members are both actors and reactors, especially in maintaining chronic problems. There are no family villains. Like a dance, family members move with one another in ways that lead to healthful or hurtful consequences. Family systems theory encourages one to look at the interconnectedness of behavior and seed solutions in accordance with this viewpoint.
Implications For Individuals With Chronic Pain And Their Families
he person with chronic pain is not the only person whose life changes. Each member of the family must make adjustments which may be psychological, social, economic, and physical in nature. All involved will have thoughts and feeling about these changes and it will be essential to remove barriers in order to freely discuss these issues. Honest, straightforward, and routine communication is the key to maintaining healthy family functioning.
he founder of general systems theory, Ludwig Von Bertalanffy, noted that "system sickness is system rigidity." It is essential that the family examine the patterns that have developed as a result of one of their members being in long-standing chronic pain. Has the family become "frozen" in their roles? Is there room for change that would improve the quality of life for all concerned? When a member of the family system develops chronic pain and it becomes clear that the problem is indeed chronic, the family will usually reorganize in a way that allows it to keep functioning as a family unit. Once the reorganization of roles and the shift in power has occurred, there is a distinct tendency for this new order to he maintained. For example, Mr. X, who was responsible for working 40 hours a week, taking care of household maintenance and household bills, was relieved of these responsibilities during a long and difficult bout with chronic pain. He may be unaware that he has now adapted to a life free of these responsibilities. When he attempts to handle bills, he finds that, for some reason, he experiences more pain. His wife, who is quite caring and solicitous and solicitous of him, assures him that she can handle these tasks.
ver time, a symptom may take on a life all its own. The family needs to be aware that this can occur and make a special effort to routinely assess family roles/tasks and make changes that will facilitate continued growth of the individual and family unit. By understanding that significant change is usually accompanied by some resistance to it, difficulties may be anticipated and eventually overcome.
hese two points are closely related to the three previous ones. Change is an ongoing and necessary process. The ability to adapt to changes and to acknowledge what you can change and what you cannot change may potentially lessen the feeling that one has lost control of one's life. Viable choices usually exist. Each choice has it's pros and cons but it is making choices that prevents a person or family from feeling victimized. In essence, if chronic pain affects a given individual, it becomes essential for the health care professional, the "sufferer", and the family to understand that the pain also affects the family. By understanding this, all concerned can view the problem in a broader context and address the issues accordingly. With increased stress in the family system, communication tends to break down, patterns become more rigid, and overall family functioning diminishes. Addressing the concerns of all those involved in a timely manner will go a long way toward identifying and remediating any potential problems.


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November 27, 2014
The countdown to no smoking in Madison bars and taverns has begun. The ordinance passed last year. It takes effect within months.
But today bar and tavern owners met to discuss how they can comply.
Marsh Shapiro, owner of The Nitty Gritty says, "I think it's gonna be difficult to come out with this full blast on July 1st. I think there has to be a period of transition."
And to smooth the transition to no smoking, bar and tavern owners met with city leaders about implementing the smoking ban.
One suggestion ... a public education campaign.
Tavern owners need to understand the ordinance passed in April of last year. Their customers need to understand what it means.
John Kavanaugh owns the Esquire Club. He says, "I think we should have a grace period. I can go to my customers and ask them to discard cigarettes without coming down on them like a ton of bricks."
This is the first of a series of meetings where tavern owners can voice their concerns -- and they hope -- learn how to deal with potential problems.
One big question among them ... who gets the violation?
"If I understand correctly, it's not the smoker who will get cited, it's the bar-restaurant ... that's not giving smoker incentive not to smoke."
The mayor's chief of staff, the assistant city attorney, members of the health department and a couple of alders all were on hand for the meeting, but it produced more questions than answers ... on everything from who will enforce the ban and how ... to where does it end?
The health department and police are charged with enforcing the ordinance, but police say the department lacks the staff to do it.
The committee's next meeting is scheduled for March 9th.
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Megan Fox shows off her assets for Emporio Armani Underwear & Jeans S/S 2010 campaign
Good morning to all the lads out there! Here is something to kick-start your Tuesday - Megan Fox in Emporio Armani underwear... and very little else. The actress follows in the footsteps of Victoria Beckham as the new face of Armani's underwear and jeans campaigns. Showing off her curves in striped and lacey bra and knicker ensembles, Megan also appears in ads wearing skinny jeans and a white shirt.
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"Megan is young and sexy and has a lot of spirit. Both Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans are all about a youthful attitude, making her the perfect choice for the collections," said Giorgio Armani of his new muse.
The black-and-white ads were taken by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and will no doubt stop pedestrians in their tracks when the billboards go up next month across the globe. Cristiano Ronaldo will take over from David Beckham for the men's campaign.
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Akai MPC1000 : mitchgeist's user review
"Decent Mid - Level Sampler"
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The MPC1000 is a 64-track sampler/sequencer. It comes with 16 MB sample memory as standard, and can be expanded to 128 MB. It supports a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz, in stereo or mono. Its features include a USB port, an internal CompactFlash card reader, two MIDI inputs and outputs, and effects and multiple analog outputs as standard. Its sequencer's resolution is 96 ppq.
It is a simple install as with most MPC models. The manual is clear and sufficient, and the functions are as easy as MPC's get.
Not the best sounding MPC model, but not bad. The effects are below average I would say, but it still gets the job done.
Overall Opinion
It's good for someone starting out, not sure full fledged productions could be made on this thing. Overall I would still try it out at a Guitar Center to see if you like it.


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Some couples want to celebrate their weddings in traditional fashion. Others want everything to be unique, new and exciting.
Today's weddings are largely planned, financed and executed entirely by the couple getting married. Therefore, it is up to them how to celebrate their special day.
Here's a look at some of the traditional wedding elements and how they can be shaken up for a different spin.
Traditional: Father walks the bride down the aisle.
Alternative: A son, daughter, friend, or even both parents walk the bride down the aisle. She can also traverse the white carpet solo, if desired. Perhaps the groom meets the bride halfway and they walk the rest of the aisle together.
Traditional: "The Wedding March (Here Comes the Bride)" plays when the bride enters.
Alternative: Any favorite classical or modern song is played when the bride enters, as long as it is approved by the venue where the ceremony is taking place.
Traditional: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
Alternative: Wear all new items, all antique items. Borrow all of your wedding day apparel — it's the bride's choice.
Traditional: Mother-Son, Father-Daughter dances at the reception.
Alternative: Welcome everyone present to dance with a special member of their family so all eyes are not on the bride and groom, who may be self-conscious about dancing with their parents. These dances also can be skipped.
Traditional: Bouquet toss for the bride and garter toss for the groom.
Alternative: Toss beads or treats in the style of Mardi Gras to all of the guests, so it's not only about single men and women.
Traditional: A three-tiered wedding cake all in white.
Alternative: Choose cupcakes, a festively colored cake that matches the wedding theme or another desired dessert.
Traditional: Reception at a catering hall or hotel.
Alternative: Reception at an alternative site, such as an aquarium, zoo or museum.
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Some Old, Some New for Bradway, Bauer, ScoutsPosted by on April 17, 2013 – 5:02 pm
The month of April always brings a level of buzz and excitement to Terry Bradway and Jeff Bauer.
Bradway, the Jets' senior personnel executive, annually informs reporters on some predraft statistics. He did so once again this afternoon.
"We have 1,426 players we've evaluated," Bradway said. "We visited 271 schools. We wrote over 5,000 reports, conducted over 300 interviews at the [Senior Bowl] all-star game, combine, our 30 visits and also our local day. So we've spent a lot of time with these players, getting to know them not only as players but as people."
Bradway described the entire process as beneficial and said that his staff has narrowed its big board down to 220 prospects.
"I think this is a draft that is very deep in the mid-rounds, especially," he said. "I think there's going to be some players late in the draft and good quality college free agents that will be available to us as we go through this."
Bauer is approaching the one year mark from when he was named director of college scouting last May 18. For the prior 11 years, he had served as one of the team's college scouts, covering the Midwest region. From his perspective, it's been special establishing a relationship with first-year Jets general manager John Idzik.
"When John came here, he stressed that it's the group, every scout has a voice," Bauer said. "I think we've had healthy discussions about all the players, everyone."
Bradway echoed Bauer's remarks.
"I think the thing that's been impressive with John is he's respected our process of the evaluations in the fall, the all-star games, the crosschecks, the February meeting, the combine, and so on," he said. "He's been able to add a lot to that also. We're excited about that, because any time you have change, I think you get invigorated. We're excited about what we're doing, and we'll get a chance to keep building on that as we keep moving forward, too."
At the present time, Idzik said he and his staff are finishing the detailed evaluations and developing final alternative plans and "what-if" scenarios. He also credited head coach Rex Ryan for the head coach's input since he arrived in January.
"Obviously, Rex is the head coach," Idzik said, "so he's very influential in what we do, especially when it comes to acquiring talent through the draft, free agency and what not. you want your head coach feeling good about what you're doing and the decisions you make. By his involvement and his staff's involvement in what's been going on so far, we're completely confident that's going to happen."
With the first round just eight days away, Bradway, Bauer, Idzik and Co. are prepared to select the best player available when the Green & White get on the clock with the ninth pick.
"I think all of us, as a group, the whole staff is excited for next week," Bauer said. "We feel we're going to get good players and we've done a great job researching and getting in the right spot."
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By MIKE on Apr 17, 2013 | Reply
It's not that Jets need a WR or RB or TE it's the fact that they need a playmaker. Tavon Austin fits that mold perfectly. The Jets don't have that player on offence that can make something out of nothing, and are in desperate need of one.
The same goes for D. Thats why taking a pass rusher at 9 make the most sense.
Keep in mind that most certainly there will be a player that slips to 9 if one or two of the 8 teams drafting ahead of the Jets make a play for a QB or anybody high on the draft board.
If Revis gets dealt and Millner is sitting at 9, take him.
P.S.no QB's in 1st round please.
By MIKE on Apr 17, 2013 | Reply
My opinion, Joekel is the only player that will defiantly be gone by pick 9.
My draft l;ooks like this.
1) Joekel
2) Jordan
3) Floyd
4 )Millner
5 )Fisher
6) Cooper
7) Johnson
8) Ansah
9) Werner
10) Austin
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom Ready to Draft Smart on Apr 17, 2013 | Reply
This, my friends, is what you call a Draft and a Half, one that changed the Jets' course almost overnight: "1. 1977 (Coach: Walt Michaels) Notables: T Marvin Powell (1), WR Wesley Walker (2), RB Scott Dierking (4), DT Joe Klecko (6), RB Kevin Long (7), G Dan Alexander (8), QB Matt Robinson (9)." You younger folks, look up these guys and what they did. Roll tape. Study it. Look for analogies of relevance to our time, e.g. Robinson, a lowly #9 pick, TRULY "pushed" Richard Todd, a somewhat pampered #1 pick with many of the same flaws as our last #1 QB pick, because he was given the chance to by a HC who was as tough on D as they come but still understood YOU WIN BY SCORING PTS! scjoe, it seems like you'd do well to review this draft yourself.
By IRA on Apr 17, 2013 | Reply
Terry Bradway is one of the most underrated personnel guys the Jets and the NFL have. Terry knows football and has been around this game a long time. He did an excellent job as GM from 01-05 and if not for 03 and 05 losing his QB he would've made the playoffs all 5 years he was the GM. Was he perfect? No nobody is in the NFL especially the personnel guys but it seems that things for now are settled down there and i expect them to have a great draft.
By By Jet Fan Since 1964 Frank on Apr 17, 2013 | Reply
Very well put Randy. I enjoyed reading it…
By kw65fan on Apr 17, 2013 | Reply
Whoopy Do…ho-hum…same ol same….of course not much insight into anything. Wouldn't show their hand anyway. IF we get the 13 pick…and that's a big 'if' I would go with Warmack as #9 and seeing Jones from Ga is dropping…getting him at 13. 2 new starters right off the bat. But this if thing…hopefully doesn't blow up in Idziks face with trade of Revis. I can just see Bucs telling Idzik 'No Thanks'. Total mess-up for waiting too long to close the deal.
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom Ready to Draft Smart on Apr 17, 2013 | Reply
I don't think QB coaches should be playing "Can You Top This?" with each other in public, whether they're working with the Jets' QBs or anyone else's. But I gotta say, if I could pick two words that go to the heart of why, on the very deepest level, I believe Mark Sanchez will never be a great NFL QB…"fragile-minded" might be those two words.
By IRA on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
There is this perception out there that the Jets have been terrible in the draft over the years. Sure they have had their blunders like VG, not taking Favre, passing over Marino and Sapp. But i have said all along they are one of the tops in the NFL in the personnel dept for over a decade now. Well guess what i saw an article in ESPN's Magazine that rates teams drafts since 1994. Well the Jets finished in the top ten at #8 and they are the only top ten team that hasn't made it to the SB. Can't kill them for that since they were knocking in the door in 98, 09 and 10. Ahead of them in order GB, Pitt, Indy, Balt, NE, NYG, Sea, followed by Den and Philly. Not a bad group and it shows the Jets are a much better run team than most fans think.
By RONBO on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
IRA, I enjoyed your conversation with the schmoozer on the FAn Tues p.m. as for your thoughts on the Jets being one of the better front office teams I can only say if we are #8 I believe the voteing panel must have consisted of Terry Bradway,Mike tannenbaum and mabey Stevie Wonder? i don give a rats behind what happaned before 2000 because it has no rlevence today. But if we go bak 12 years to 2000 I think our draft record is abysmal at best.Heres a look back for those of you that can stomach it.
2000-7 picks,3 a's 1-S.Ellis,J.Abraham,C.Penneington 1B-L.Coles 1-c,A.Becht, 3 busts Hayes,Seals&Scott
2001-6 picks-S.Moss A,L.Jordan R.B c-K.Mckenzie O.T= B,3 busts
2002-5 picks #5 pick Goodwin all pro for the 49ers,T.E C.Baker=c,B.Thomas C+
By Mike Jet Vet on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
Ira. then maybe we should blame it on all our impatient fans over the years not giving these great men of football you so graciously put it, enough time to develop us into a 10 ten winning team, Joe Walton, Rich Kotite, Herm Edwards, Mangini all come to mind .. BTW are any of these great men still coaching ? or can you give us Bradways, statistics under his direction lets totally forget his Scouting expertise in the way of, you know division titles Playoff wins SBs under his guidance, No disrespect Ira just for My FYI you see I'm not as smart as you
By Allan O'Dane on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
Let's get this straight about Sanchez once and for all. Mark was the product of a superior offensive line and a great running attack. Mark was a "game manager" a Trent Dilfer type..Rex's plan was to build a mini-version of the Ravens. Run..score 14-17 points let the defense do the rest. Almost worked…but then the wheels come off the "Sanchize". Now he had issues reading defenses…turnover prone…lack of leadership…can't put the team on his back and win the game with his arm. The 09-10 teams protected Mark. Just like USC did when they had superstars across the board. You are "fragile minded" if you let competition scare you. It's like watching nascar..it ain't the car…it's the driver. Mark is not the answer and neither is Tebow.
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom for a Smart Draft on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
Ira, I reacted almost physically to your use of the words "Was he perfect? No, nobody in the NFL…" Please try not to do this again, this has been Rex's, and Mr T's, signature line for yrs whenever they've needed to make excuses for someone who's terrible, as in, "Is Mark perfect? No, but…" We're moving out of that kind of thinking and talking and a fan with your yrs on the board should be moving with it. Also, draft ratings that don't assess WHO'S ACTUALLY ON THE TEAM AND PLAYING WELL, like the one you must've seen, are utterly meaningless. All any fan has to do is look at our last few drafts and see what happened to the picks — and to consider THE NUMBER of picks — to know that this team has been drafting poorly in recent yrs.
By RONBO on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
cont.- 2002 Jon Mcgraw always hurt,D.T A.Harper=BUST
2003-7 pic's)D.Robertson D.T Bust,V.Hobson=C ,B.J Askew,D.Pagel,M.Walters,B.Bollinger
&D.Yanovits were all busts
2004 (10 picks )J.Vilma B+J.Cotchery=B the rest made no contributions though Derrick ward spent 4 years with the Giants as a back-up
2005-(8 picks)only K.Rhodes & S.Pouha made a significant contributions as K M.Nugent was so-so& T.E.J.Dressen who we cut was a decent player for Denver
but 4 of the picks were busts
2006(10 picks)-2 A's,Brick & Mangold a B for L.Wahiington,a C+ for E.Smith &B.Smith a C-d.Coleman & 3 busts
2007-(4 pic's)D.Revis-A, D.Harris B, J.Bender-F,C.Stuckey=C
2008 (5 pic's)Gholston=Z- argueably the wors pic in Jet History,Keller=C+,Lowrey=C+ 3 busts -
By RONBO on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
cont. 2009 (3 picks) M.Sanchez-only gholston offers comp as the worst pick ever? S.Greene =C+ had some moments but not worth the draft picks we spent to move up? M.Slauson decent player but this is one of our worst drafts ever as we traded 4 picks for 2 guys who never worked out.
2010 (4 picks) K.Wilson & Ducasse went 1 &2, need I say moore =2 F's! J.mcknight a good kick returner but not much else.J.Connor=Bust!
2011 (6 pic's)Mo Wilk=A,K.Ellis & B.Powell=C+'s,Kerley=B Mac=inc and Scotty McKnight was drafter to be Mark sanchez's room mate/
2012 originally had 9 picks,traded 4, aquired 2 back(wound up with 8 total pic's)1-Coples=C+,Hill=D+,Davis+C+ the rest ere cut with Bush & Allen brought back to practice squad. Need I say more?
By scjoe on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
64, I really don't feel the need to "review" the draft of 1977, or the players it produced because I know them all very well. I know exactly what each has done, so I don't have to review anything that happened in 1977. Besides, anything that did happen in 1977, good or bad, is totally irrelevant in 2013. That said, when did you officially place me in the "no need to score points club" I have been one of the most outspoken critics of the QB and the inability to score points that you can find, and now you are lecturing me on the need to score points? Do you have me confused with someone else, OR, are you confused?
By Tom Spicer on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
Mike, Nice draft but I dont see Cooper going 6th & if the Jets take Werner over Jarvis Jones I am going to have a heart attack!
By GaryC on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
Tom,do not have that heart attack,Werner has that not stop motor ala Chris Long,the jets should be so lucky to draft Werner,as for Jones I lump him with Ansah,Mingo,Patterson,all boom or busts.
By RONBO on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
SPICER, Mike listed his top 10 picks, that wasn't a moc draft.(iff it was I'll sign up for it now! I agree Cooper going 6th is not likely and Werner is not a great fit either as he's too light to play end and too slow to play OLB in a 3-4.ALLAN O, as usual,you are spot on concerning game mgrs. I believe most of this years Q.B's will amount to "game Mgrs as well.E.J.Manuel strikes me as the most dynamic Q.B in this class. I believe he has the most upside but I am a little worried about his low side as well.I dont think he will be a bust but that is always a concern?
By By Jet Fan Since 1964 Frank on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
Although I can go back in to the past and mention a few more busts that RONBO has not mentioned I will not. The Past is the PAST. Now I want to look towards the future> Now it is on IDZEK'S shoulders to build a team and "DRAFT SMARTLEY" this year with players that will carry over into next year that will not be busts. Next year ad to the picks of this year's crop and become true contenders in 2014. We start by drafting smartly. My choice is Chance Warmark, Shariff Floyd, Jonathan Cooper, or Jarvis Jones. If by chance we get the 13th pick one of the above in this spot. In the later rounds there are going to be some very good offensive players players available. So lets "DRAFT SMARTLY" you can't bring back the past but you damn sure
By By Jet Fan Since 1964 Frank on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
can prepare for the future. Believe me I would like to see us win a bunch of games this year and even makie the playoffs. However, 2014 can be a reality and a possible AFC Championship…. LETS GO JETS…
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom for a Smart Draft on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
As the Monty Python guys would say, scjoe, "It's a fair cop, but society is to blame!" Seriously, no, I don't put you in the No Points or Pro-Sanchez crowd, that's why your name is mentioned only in the last sentence. What I did see as relevant to what we'rve been takling about is how that draft showed you can get value players who can become starters many picks deep into the draft and thus don't have to go overboard on FA's when what you need is a youth movement of quality. I'm not counting on the 7 starters IND got out of last yr's draft but Idzik has a much better chance getting 'em than Mr T ever did, "mainly" (as they used to say in MAD magazine) because he managed to hold onto 7 picks!
By scjoe on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
Well, Ron certainly got to the heart of the matter re: prior NYJ drafts. There were certainly more busts then booms. With no disrespect to Ira, you have to wonder who puts these results together and what state of mind they are in when they do it. Bottom line, at least in recent memory, there have been way to many high round busts… Sanchez, Duccasse, Clemens, Gholston, Greene, to name a few, together with all the insignificant mid to late round picks which are to numerous to mention, you have the current state of the NYJ.
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom for a Smart Draft on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
I agree with your post about Bradway and these other Jet org "greats" who've given us such a great team all these yrs, MJV. And yeah, it's nothing personal against Ira but when I see drafts like that one in '77, and when I see us contending every yr, I'll start thinking in terms of the word "great," not before. Ronbo, I like your breakdown of our weak recent drafts, too. But I think the '77 draft in particular is relevant because it shows that this org once knew how to pick and develop quality players on both sides of the ball — and then wasn't afraid to put them on the field. Those who think it takes forever and requires an elite QB to produce a great WR, for example, obviously weren't around for Walker's 2nd yr in the NFL!
By scjoe on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
64, agree Idzik has a better chance of being successful in the draft then Tannenbum. That is a no brainer! And that is even before his initial draft. Also agree that you can get value players capable of becoming starters deep in to the draft. BUT, you can also get busts, both at the top and at the bottom of the draft. Now, for your theory that "if you were to get those value starters deep in the draft, there would be no need to go overboard with free agency" Sure! But what if you don't? Where do you turn then? I go by the "almost factual" assumption that there is no science associated with the NFL draft. It is more of a crap shoot the deeper you get in to it.
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom Ready to Draft Smart on Apr 18, 2013 | Reply
Looks like the tide is turning on the 64 Tom/scjoe front, scjoe, I agree with your comments on Jet busts almost completely! And while I wouldn't go so far as to call Greene a bust, I'm impressed that you're willing to hold him — a guy we traded up for in a yr in which we had only THREE picks — to such a high standard. Crazy as it may sound, I still think he lost something — maybe not permanently, but certainly temporarily — by way of that IND playoff game rib injury, he just hasn't looked like the same RB in terms of burst since that day.
By SCfromNY on Apr 19, 2013 | Reply
I am anxious for this years draft to see how Idzek does. However, I am not very excited over many of the "top" draft choices. We are in desperate need of a pass rusher who can also cover decently. All the top canidates have a question mark and could be busts or have physical issues.
I read the excitement of extra draft choices for Revis and it makes sense to anticipate how we could stock up in a draft year where there are many good players in later rounds.
BUT, when we trade Revis and get 3 picks one will be spent on a CB so initially we have traded Revis for a lesser CB and 2 mid round picks. I would rather extend Revis in the 10-12 million range with hold out penalties.
By GaryC on Apr 19, 2013 | Reply
finding a good jet draft is analogous to finding a blemish on Gina Lollibrigida,few and far between.
By Mike Jet Vet on Apr 19, 2013 | Reply
My next insertion. pertaining to this drafts importance, position, needs,I hear all our Jet genius, intellects, Historians, Statisticians,bicker, mostly stating the obvious . BORING I keep hearing OLB D/L O/L DE RB TE DB's Receivers, YES< e I agree 100% BUT whats lacking in theory here is BRADY< MANNING< FLACCO< LUCK< WILSON< all these positions you all rant and rave about have players on either side to pick up the slack, SO again without a top Notch QB Which BTY are alone on an Island is all null and void Period. Taking a QB is just as much a crap shoot as any other only more Important QB @9 or @ 13 con't
By Mike Jet Vet on Apr 19, 2013 | Reply
cont, then listening to ridiculous theory's all while fans pay thousands suffering though cold weather games Owners pay players millions,giving them a free pass, sitting out 2013 remain lame ducks in 2013 fire coaches, throw in a fossil at QB this year then draft one in 2014 is the most irresponsible bates motel way of thinking I believe I've heard in some time. QB @ 9 or @ 13 get it going this year not next.
By Jet Fan Since '64 Tom Ready to Draft Smart on Apr 19, 2013 | Reply
I feel for you season ticket holders, MJV, but if the Sanchez experience didn't convince you that it's not worth forcing it by picking the wrong QB, I don't know what will. I gotta think it's worth waiting a yr if the difference in QBs in the draft is as great as a lot of people on this site and off say it is. I mean waiting a yr to pick a QB #1 — I'm all for picking one #2 or after.
By kk on Apr 21, 2013 | Reply
Well I waited to see what the new gm would do before I decided if I would waste another $2700 on season tickets. He made it easy trading Revis for a one and a conditional 3rd or 4th rounder next year was the best they can do than adios. This team won't be out of the basement for a long long time. I've had my tickets since 74 and what have we gotten? A couple of home playoff games in 39 yesrs? Now you give away your best player yeah I know he's coming off the ACL but Woody can't keep his mouth shut and is totally inept. Telling everyone he has no intention to pay him what little leverage they may have had was gone. I'm done good luck selling my seats!


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The Calling of Jericho JonesSome questions for playwright C. Jean Montgomery and her "Texas tragic-comedy": Why does it take seven years for this Irish family living in Clute to hold a séance (a "calling") that will bring back wastrel eldest son Jericho (Jay Menchaca) to explain his mysterious disappearance? Why hasn't Mother Mac (Rebecca Pipas Seabrook) passed down her thick brogue to the rest of the family? Why did the charming, black-sheep Jericho, who was hardly evil or mean, rape sister-in-law Leslie (Karen Heimbaugh)? Why has it taken neighbor Mattie (Jeanette Sebesta) almost a decade to declare that she "has the power" to summon spirits? Why has Jericho been reincarnated as a rooster, except to make a lame joke about being "cock of the walk"? When murder is revealed, why does the motive make no sense? And why are the play's dramatic monologues intercut with scenes that have no relation to one another? If you can make it past these nagging questions, there are some pleasures to be found in Jericho Jones. Seabrook, Sebesta and Menchaca give their characters abundant life and spontaneity, and Montgomery has inserted some nifty little script reversals along the way to surprise us. And Jericho's monologues, if stitched back together, are powerfully evocative, though ultimately superfluous to the drama at hand. Through October 10. Theatre Suburbia, 1410 West 43rd, 713-682-3525.
Little Fascist PantiesNo, this world premiere is not an exposé of Eva Braun's kinky sex life, although playwright Bob Morgan might have been on firmer ground had he taken on the Third Reich. Instead, this grubby little shocker from dos chicas theater commune is a primer on their grunge, existential aesthetic. It starts out as an S&M Pygmalion, with serial killer and utter whack-job Mia (Anne Zimmerman) and her terribly gender-confused roommate, Lisle (played by Morgan), adopting young but accomplished streetwalker Jenna (Tanya Fazal). Oozing parental concern, they bring her into their low-rent family, but we know their smarmy attention is only pretext and that something really bad is going to happen. Perhaps that's because Mia is constantly shooting men dead on the street and stealing their money to pay bills. Maybe it's because Lisle, a rent boy for old married men from the suburbs, equally loves wearing women's lingerie and being whipped and humiliated by Mia. This happy little perverted home spins out of control -- and out of the playwright's hands -- when Mia's psychotic urgings go into overdrive after Lisle is beaten into a coma by one of his johns. Down one breadwinner, Mia knows just what to do: have Jenna hustle back onto the streets. The kid's transformed her life by now, so naturally she balks, and then all hell breaks loose -- labial rings, dark closets and a policeman's billy club called Tim take the stage. Morgan makes a splendidly conflicted Lisle -- naughty and childlike, and later, utterly fragile and heartbreaking. Anne Zimmerman, with her Susan Hayward features and whiskey contralto, relishes playing sadistic Mia. And as her torments increase, Tanya Fazal comes into her own as hapless Jenna, victim of these vipers from hell. As playwright, Morgan rushes full steam into the hopelessness of street life, using deeply scarred characters who can't escape their past to illuminate his thesis that "choices have consequences," but the X-rated melodramatic situations he concocts are more fraught with peril than a dozen installments by Charles Dickens, via Hustler. Moral: Don't make the choices these characters have. Through October 30 at Helios, 411 Westheimer, 832-283-0858.
The Rice Lureen Boudreaux (Sara Gaston) eagerly awaits her married lover in room 1760 of the Rice Hotel the week before Christmas, 1957. She is one tough cookie. Besides being a lousy mother, she cusses like a field hand, and she's lost her job at Galveston's swank gambling joint the Turf Club. Yet somehow, Lureen charms with sweet grit and steel-magnolia determination. She's stayed at the Rice several times before with playboy Ike West Jr., heir to an oil fortune. But this time it's going to be different. Ike's leaving his wife, you see, to marry Lureen. She's put her full faith into it -- but something tells us it's not going to happen. This world premiere by Jeff Millar, former Houston Chronicle film critic and now writer of syndicated comic strip Tank McNamara, lovingly evokes the era with details such as a princess phone (in turquoise) and Houston radio station KTRH. It's that damn phone that's the problem. Lureen is constantly center-stage -- and constantly talking on the phone, which only reminds us how much we crave real dialogue. No matter how brilliantly Gaston carries these one-sided conversations (and she's a font of nuance and shifting rhythm), they overburden the play and drag it down. Fortunately, there are some 3-D characters to pep up the narrative: a naively sweet bellboy she befriends (Nick Collins), the officious hotel manager Mr. Peck (Joel Sandel), who's well aware of her prior history of not paying bills, and her old flame Johnny (Jason Douglas), whom she asks up to her room for a last fling before the wedding. But it's Lureen's show from the get-go. Gaston rescues Millar's static play with a performance that has her swigging Pepto from the bottle, lashing out at cowardly, dumb-as-a-post Ike and lounging in a red satin cocktail dress to entice Johnny. She gives an impressive, full-blooded performance. As morally strong Johnny, Douglas does too, in an appealing, understated way. It's the play that needs a transfusion. Through October 10 at Main Street Theater, 2540 Times Boulevard, 713-524-6706.


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Freshman Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) is becoming an increasingly critical and hawkish voice on the Obama administration's foreign policy, but he is actually a supporter of U.S. foreign assistance programs and made the case for maintaining this funding to his constituents last week.
"We certainly have to be more careful when spending foreign aid.... On the other hand, sometimes in the press and in the minds of many, our foreign aid is exaggerated," Rubio said in an online question and answer session on June 29. "It really is a minuscule part of our overall budget and it's not the reason we have this growing debt in America."
Rubio was responding online to a letter from "Will," a 14-year-old constituent in Palm Bay, who asked the senator to consider the needs of people at home before sending U.S. taxpayer money abroad.
"I think it's crazy that we are spending all this money helping others when we are the ones needing help, wrote Will, "I understand others need help, but we've already done so much that we're hurting ourselves."
"Foreign aid is important. If it's done right, it spreads America's influence around the world in a positive way," Rubio responded.
Rubio praised the Bush administration's effort to provide HIV medicine and relief to Africa as a prime example of a successful foreign aid program. He said the program had not only saved lives but had increased U.S. popularity throughout the continent.
"These are allies that in the future can help us, not just in political struggles but who can be our partners in economic trade," he said. "A world where people are prosperous and free to grow their economies and pursue their own dreams and ambitions is a better world for all of us."
Overall, Rubio may not support the Obama administration's handling of the Libya war, its policy toward Russia and China, or its interactions with international organizations. But when it comes to foreign aid, Rubio and the Obama administration are on the same page.
"The real problem in America's spending is not foreign aid, which is a very small part of our budget," Rubio said.


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The career that I had in mind when I first began college was one in counseling psychology. Luckily, this career was one matched closely to my interests and personality type. Although I've begun considering other career avenues, I still chose to research this specific career in depth. A person in counseling psychology will typically use personality tests/assessments, interviews, case histories, and observation methods to evaluate a patients problems, needs, and goals. Counseling psychologists will evaluate data and, from there, create an action plan or treatment plan to counsel the patient with. The goal in this career is to help each patient work toward developing and adjusting social, educational, personal, and vocational skills. I'm most definitely interested in this career. I've always had an interest in listening to people and their "problems". Even in my early teenage years, and now into my adult years, people of all ages have come to me for emotional support, advice, and confidentiality. I've wondered what people see in me, but have always been humbled by the trust people place in me. The idea of helping people achieve a happier lifestyle is thrilling to me. The idea of being the person that one person can talk to about anything is very exciting and fulfilling to me; I love the idea of being a problem solver. I see this career as having many advantages and few disadvantages. From a personal standpoint, the biggest disadvantage or problem I foresee is becoming too wrapped up in a patient's problems. I tend to worry, so this roadblock may be one to consider and learn to overcome.
In March 2004, U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona called attention to a health problem in the United States that, until recently, has been overlooked: childhood obesity. Carmona said that the "astounding" 15% child obesity rate constitutes an "epidemic." Since the early 1980s, that rate has "doubled in children and tripled in adolescents." Now more than nine million children are classified as obese.1 While the traditional response to a medical epidemic is to hunt for a vaccine or a cure-all pill, childhood obesity has proven more elusive. The lack of success of recent initiatives suggests that medication might not be the answer for the escalating problem. In recent years, policymakers and medical experts have expressed alarm about the growing problem of childhood obesity in the United States. While most agree that the issue deserves attention, consensus dissolves around how to respond to the problem. This literature review examines one approach to treating childhood obesity: medication. The paper compares the effectiveness for adolescents of the only two drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for longterm treatment of obesity, sibutramine and orlistat. This examination of pharmacological treatments for obesity points out the limitations of medication and suggests the need for a comprehensive solution that combines medical, social, behavioral, and political approaches to this complex problem. Source: Diana Hacker (Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006).
Review By http://www.rightfulreviews.com/ The Legatum Institute's 2010 Prosperity Index ranks 110 countries, covering 90% of the world's population. To build its index Legatum gathers upward of a dozen international surveys done by the likes of the Gallup polling group, the Heritage Foundation and the World Economic Forum. Each country is ranked on 89 variables sorted into eight subsections: economy, entrepreneurship, governance, education, health, safety, personal freedom and social capital.
I n spite of public controversy and warnings from regulators, a few national and regional banks are routinely making payday loans, marketed under more appealing names. As shown by previous research and discussed here, these loans are promoted as a short-term solution to a financial shortfall, but in fact they keep borrowers trapped in extremely high-cost debt for a significant portion of the year. Bank payday loans are structured in the same way as other payday loans. The bank deposits the loan amount directly into the customer's account and then repays itself in full, plus a very high fee, directly from the customer's next incoming direct deposit of wages or funds such as Social Security checks. If the customer's direct deposits are not sufficient to repay the loan, the bank typically repays itself anyway within 35 days, even if the repayment overdraws the consumer's account, triggering high overdraft fees for subsequent transactions. The great majority of banks do not offer payday loans, but as of August 2013 we are aware of at least six that do: Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bank, Regions Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Bank of Oklahoma and its bank affiliates,1 and Guaranty Bank. The federal prudential banking regulators—who have long expressed concern about payday lending and who stopped banks from partnering with non-bank payday lenders years ago—have recently expressed serious concern about bank payday lending and proposed guidance that would put in place important protections. In addition, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released initial findings based on its analysis of bank payday data, expressed concern based on those findings, and indicated that it will take further action to address those concerns. CFPB's findings are noted throughout this chapter, and the supervisory developments are discussed in the Legislation and Regulation section at the end.
Internet Payday Lending: How High-Priced Lenders Use the Internet to Mire Borrowers in Debt and Evade State Consumer Protections November 30, 2004 Executive Summary • Payday lending has expanded from check cashing outlets, pawn shops and payday loan outlets to the Internet. Loans are marketed, delivered and collected online at rates and terms that mire cashstrapped consumers in repeat borrowing at extremely high costs. Finance charges are in the $25 (650% APR) to $30 (780% APR) per $100 borrowed range, with built in loan flipping in many contracts. • Web sites marketing and/or delivering small loans are growing rapidly, with numerous referral sites feeding applications to actual lenders. Lenders are hard to locate, identify or contact. Some are licensed in their home states, while others hide behind anonymous domain registrations or are located outside the United States. • Banks are involved in Internet payday loans through the Automated Clearing House System (ACH) used to electronically deliver loans to consumers' bank accounts and to withdraw payments. County Bank of Rehoboth Beach, DE, participates directly in Internet payday lending. • Internet payday lenders bypass state usury laws and consumer protections by locating in lax regulatory states and making loans without complying with licensing requirements or state protections in the borrower's home state. State regulators, notably in Kansas, New York and Colorado, are beginning to enforce state usury and small loan laws against lenders making loans online to state consumers. • Payday loan applications made online expose consumers to privacy and security risks as bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, and other personal financial information are transmitted to lenders, often over unsecure web links. Privacy policies do not protect privacy. • Federal electronic banking laws and industry self regulatory rules for use of the Automated Clearing House (ACH) system do not adequately protect consumers who use electronic fund transfers to borrow and repay loans from bank accounts.


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The Estevan Century 21 Peewee Chargers dropped a 38-0 decision to the Regina Argos on August 16 in the Chargers' season-opener.
The team was outnumbered, said coach Paul Duncan, as the Chargers only had 14 players for the game. The Argos dressed 35.
Despite the loss, Duncan was impressed by the play of the defence.
"They played a strong game, and they were at the right spots at the right time," he said. "They just didn't have enough gas in the tank for having to go up against fresh legs every single down."
Throughout the game, Duncan said that his team did not give up, even though they had a short bench.
"What really impressed me was the kids' work ethic…they never got down on themselves…and they took that challenge head on," he said.
Duncan said the offence had a few "hiccups" along the way, and they will be improving on their blocking techniques.
A lot of players had to play both offence and defence, but Duncan expects to have more players for their upcoming games.
"Hopefully this week we will have up to 20 players; ideally I'd like to get the team up to 30 players," he said.
The Chargers will be working on establishing a longer running game, and they'll incorporate more passing to diversify the offence.
Duncan also expects to see improvement from the last game, as he said his team is eager to get better.
"The kids that we have right now are incredibly smart and willing to learn, so I think as the season progresses from week to week we will become a stronger team," he said.
The Chargers play their home opener against the Regina Rams at the Woodlawn Athletic Park' Dana Quewezance Memorial Field on August 23 at 1:30 p.m.
The Estevan Westmoreland Coal Atom Miners opened their season with a 28-0 loss to the Regina Bears on August 16.
Estevan had a strong first half, as they only trailed by six at halftime.
"For us to be down 6-0 at the half was pretty incredible; the defence made the Bears work hard for that touchdown," coach Wanda Harron said.
The third quarter was a tough one for the Miners, as Regina scored 16 points. Harron said that some players had to play both offence and defence, and by the third quarter she noticed the fatigue.
"I don't think it was a matter of conditioning, I think these kids were just plum tuckered out," she said.
She also said that Regina adapted to the Miners defence by passing the ball more.
One of the positives throughout the game was that the Miners did not turn over the ball, Harron said. She also was impressed with the tackling, but said she wanted to see more players attempt to strip the ball.
"Instead of just having two players in on the tackle, I want to see four or five of our Miners on a tackle…to strip that ball," Harron said.
They'll be working on play recognition in practice, she said, so that the players know whether it is a passing play or a running play when the opposition lines up.
Going into the home opener, Harron said that on the offensive side of the ball, they will be working on the blocking techniques for the slotbacks and receivers. And defensively, she said that they are going to work on a few blitzing plays.
The Miners play their home opener against the Regina Eskimos at the Woodlawn Athletic Park on August 23 at noon.


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The Advertising Standard Agency has ordered Samsung to pull two "misleading" online and television adverts. In an adjudication published today, the ASA said it had received complaints over adverts which claimed customers would receive a free Samsung Galaxy tab or money off the firm's products when they upgraded to high-end …
And the effect is ?
Zero. They wil pull the ad and then pull another fast one. Everyone does that.
Without financial penalties and court action/class action, ASA remains a paper tiger, wasting taxpayers's money, achieving fuckall.
WHen will this charade end?
Pull the Ad???
I expect they're only a few weeks away from retiring the entire product, I don't think they've advertised it for months.
It was outdated when it was released anyway, the Transformer Prime blew it out of the water and that was on the market months before the Samsung.
Another thorough gumming by the ASA, well done lads.
Re: And the effect is ?
"ASA remains a paper tiger, wasting taxpayers's money."
The ASA is funded by advertisers, who are in turn funded by the people who buy their products. Given that you have to pay VAT on pretty much everything worth advertising (except maybe potatoes), those people are indeed taxpayers, but I don't think that was the thrust of your argument.
Too good to be true?
It usually is.
Galaxy Tab?
New Galaxy Tab 2 £241.98
New iPhone 4S £445.00
Prices Courtesy of Amazon.
Great deal is it not?
Funny how all of the comments on Samsung reviews are critical of the reviewer and much of the time they recommend the HTC One over the Galaxy S4.
It seems Samsung are very good in the spin war, it's a shame they don't put the same level of expertise into the product.
Who on earth launches a premium Android phone with 16GB (9GB free) and makes it out of plastic?
32GB wouldn't break the bank and you would at least have a chance of installing some apps and games on it.
Did you post this on the wrong article? I don't see how it is relevant.
16GB Storage
You do realise that they offer a microsd slot on their products right? I bought the 16GB model and added a 64GB microsd card.
The main phone storage is used for my apps and then my media goes on the microsd card. I can also use the microsd card for apps if needs be.
They do also have 32/64 base models of the S3/S4 too. It's not just the 16GB model available.
Advert Speak and meanings
Unlimited - limited
Not capped - capped for high users
Sale now on - please buy last years model
Low fat - high sugar
No added salt - already very salty
On average - but we only polled 3 people and 2 of them loved it
Too good to be true - It's rubbish
Only a few left - warehouse full that is
Must end soon - still more to flog
Must have gadget - Overpriced tut that happens to be shiny
Re: Advert Speak and meanings
My favourite
90% fat free - 10% fat
Re: Advert Speak and meanings
You've just given away all the reasons for the ASA's existence. You should be banned and not allowed to post ever again on this forum.
Re: Advert Speak and meanings
Nothing acts faster - Everything else is just as slow.
One for your list AC.... Have an up vote too.
Spawn of Satan, not because the devil is in the detail.... The devil is the detail.
How can they can the could?
They I could understand the 'could' bit.
Can and could, there is a difference.
I guess all those competitions where you 'could' win a free holiday banned too.
I can't complain
I can read. I got a free tablet simples. Sold it as I already have Tab 10.1.
ASA should be scrapped
So the ASA (who only get involved as far as I know after complaints, how many this time?) say that because only a few phones were in the special offer that meant that many people would be disappointed when their phone didn't qualify. What are the ASA doing? Trying to say that Samsung should have applied the offer to all smart phones so that everyone is equal in some kind of lefty paradise? It doesn't matter if it's only three phones or a dozen, there will always be people who don't qualify. Life's unfair and its a bitch, but you don't need the ASA to tell you that. More and more the ASA is bringing up reasons for it's scrapping.
Re: ASA should be scrapped
2 Complaints. Probably form Apple Inc. and a private citizen called Mr Cook.
Re: ASA should be scrapped
True, though I think it's fair to say the advert could do with more explanation, because it does seem odd to restrict it based on what you exchange - indeed, why does someone "trading" get a free tablet, but someone buying outright doesn't? Usually the reason for doing this is they'll sell the old one, but then this seems unlikely with iphones. Perhaps it's intended to reward people for converting. If it's a "trade" offer but only at specific phones, that should be clearer.
But I do entirely agree that the iphones are more than just two models - sorry, just because Apple decide to count them as identical models so they can misleadingly claim "single best selling model" doesn't make it true.
What a Rip-Off
My iPhone 4S is worth more than the stupid Tablet they are offering me for it, Scam$ung!
Re: What a Rip-Off
It's all in perceived value. I personally would value an iPhone 4S at £0 and a Tab 2 at £200. You see it's how much you can actually sell them for... My sister for example got a 4S secondhand, it was faulty now she won't touch them. Now I can't find anyone stupid enough to buy outdated Apple kit off me especially when there are better alternatives amoung the range of budget phones.
A Better Sentence ...
Would be to make Scam$ung give the free tablet to All customers who upgraded regardless. That would be JUSTICE vs the scammers.
Re: A Better Sentence ...
Your point may be true, but your childish tone and use of "Scam$ung" completely undermine it. The effectiveness of a message is *what* and *how* the thing is said (and sometimes who said it).
Have a downvote for frothing unnecessarily.
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Written by Dagmar Fors Karppi Friday, 16 September 2011 00:00In times like this, where flooding has occurred – it is easy to see the need to protect your own family memorabilia. The Oyster Bay Historical Society has a great deal of expertise in that area and will be holding the second of what will be a regular series of workshops on how to preserve your treasured items.
Nicole Menchise, OBHS librarian said the success of their first preservation workshop earlier this year encouraged them to do more of them. The next one will be held on Oct. 9, in celebration of Archives Month. "We liked the turnout and the feedback from the original preservation workshop that we did -so we decided to do something like that a couple of times a year. One may be more specific and another more general.
"The next one is called Textile Preservation: an introduction. It covers environmental threats and signs of infestation; safe handling and storage; and disaster recovery techniques. It's on how to preserve them; and to notice what kind of damage is happening; and how to house them in your home. That means in terms of the best boxes and types of material to store them in; as well as where in your home.
"It's always good to know what to do if you have to take care of grandmother's wedding dress or to learn if something stored where it shouldn't be," she said.
There will be no appraisals given, but they will answer questions about preserving items: it is a workshop and an open forum. Questions will be welcome.
Ms. Menchise said, "It is important to know how to assess for damage from insects, humidity and temperature and talk of storing things properly. Now with many homes affected by Hurricane Irene, disaster recovery methods are important. Although, mostly - textiles go to a conservator; but sometimes you can stop the process of deterioration and start the process of saving your valuables."
Ms. Menchise said, "Wedding gowns are always a popular item families want to preserve. Sometimes they don't want to open the box they are stored in – maybe for reasons of fear and guilt that all is lost, but it is still important to take them out and evaluate any damage. They should be kept in cool and dry locations. Moisture and temperature are the problems.
"Usually the items are a lot better then they think," she said.
"I was surprised when I took out my mother's wedding dress, to see how well it was preserved. There is a lot to learn about preserving textiles and we will have a lot of examples. We found we have in the collection, some beautiful old gowns we have been working on; and gowns on permanent loan.
"We are preserving the Colonial Military jacket which we found (as Executive Director Phillip Blocklyn and I went through the collection) belonged to the Bayville Historical Museum. We have taken it off display and it is housed in a special place – in its own archival box with acid-free tissue paper. We had spent a lot of time looking at the jacket to see that there was no more damage evident. We will be talking about the process we went through to preserve it.
"The jacket will be taken out as needed. Everybody would like to see it, but with something that rare, we have to think of what's best for the item.
"We are working with the Bayvillle Historical Museum and we have an agreement that they loan it to us permanently as part of the Koenig Center which is a state-of-the-art repository. We also received the Christ Church archives. It is a testament to the building that we can keep these new pieces here safely," said Ms. Menchise.
She said the staff of the OBHS didn't take safety for granted when Hurricane Irene hit. "We spent all day Friday backing up computer files onto portable drives but thankfully all was well. We just had some debris outside but inside all was dry and well."
The first preservation workshop was led by Ms. Menchise and Mr. Blocklyn, who is also a librarian. They spoke to people interested in preserving items they hold most dear. Some brought family treasures they wanted to preserve.
One woman, Nancy Lubrano, brought a Bobbsey Twins book: a childhood book she and her sisters had read, loved and had written in. The corners of the book were bent, and the book needed some TLC.
FYI: The Bobbsey Twins were the principal characters of what was, for many years, the Stratemeyer Syndicate's longest-running series of children's novels, written under the pseudonym Laura Lee Hope. The first of 72 books was published in 1904, the last in 1979, with a separate series of 30 books published from 1987 through 1992. The books told of the adventures of the children of the middle-class Bobbsey family, which included two sets of fraternal twins: Bert and Nan, who were 12 years old, and Flossie and Freddie, who were 6.
At the workshop, Mr. Blocklyn explained, saving paper items has an inherent problem. "After the Civil War the U.S. went from linen-based paper, to wood-based paper, and it tends to turn brown and become brittle." Mr. Blocklyn's advice to Ms. Lubrano, was to get an archival book box to store the precious volume – whose value was purely personal.
Mr. Blocklyn, who is also a rare book dealer, demonstrated how to correctly repair a book which is coming away from its cover. Don't just put some white glue on the back and think you are finished. Bugs like to eat the glue, he said!
He demonstrated the correct procedure. Using a special fine piece of archival tissue paper and mixing a batch of wheat paste, Mr. Blocklyn cut a length of paper, carefully smoothed on some of the paste with a small spatula and applied it to the book. The book cover was propped up so that the joint would dry flat. An old flat iron was put down on top of the patch to make sure it dried flat. Time would dry out the seam to make a secure repair.
Some hints about preservation are: when handling photographs use white gloves because the oil from fingers damages the emulsion; don't use Scotch tape on items as it leaves yellow stripes on things; if making marks, use pencil and not pen; don't use paper clips or staples, they rust and damage items; oversize books need oversize shelving; aerosol sprays are bad for textiles; quilts need re-folding; organize your material so you don't have to riffle through to find things; minimize handling; film thrives best in cold settings or refrigeration; make digital copies of photographs and watch for the next generation of "jpg" technology that you will need to switch to eventually.
Mr. Blocklyn said of preservation, "You are constantly migrating from one platform to another. It is always a race against time. You just have to keep doing it."
One of the attendees, Debbie Wells, Roslyn Landmarks Society assistant director brought three books she had created, using archival materials. She had preserved two diaries written by her grandmother Anna Jacobs who wrote them in 1924, in Yiddish and Polish. The other book was dedicated to preserving the memory of her husband's great aunt, Annie Nicholas. She died 100 years ago in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in NYC in 1911.
Joan Nelson of Lindenhurst, a member of the Townsend and Weeks families of Oyster Bay brought loose-leaf binders that held acetate sleeves in which she had placed memorabilia she wanted to preserve from her ancestors.
Ms. Menchise in talking about preservation, said that deterioration cannot be stopped, it can only be slowed down to extend the life of the cultural property.
Mr. Blocklyn and Ms. Menchise had great information on the potential damage valuables are subject to as well as great ways to protect items. A good idea, they suggested was to call the OBHS and get specific advice on preserving your items. They did mention two commercial companies that supply archival material, Hollinger and Gaylord, the two most renowned, and said using the best products ensures success in preservation.
At the first preservation workshop, Mr. Blocklyn said, "Never store books by an outside wall. That is the best way to ensure water damage." Books should be kept in the interior of a house; don't pull them out from the top of the spine. but ease them out of the bookcase slowly by holding the back and front covers and pulling them out gently.
The Sunday, Oct. 9 preservation seminar on textiles will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Koenig Center, behind the Earle-Wightman House at 20 Summit St. The workshop is $10 per person and free to members of the OBHS. Light refreshments will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring items to discuss. No appraisals. Contact the Oyster Bay Historical Society at 922-5032 for details or to make a reservation.


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