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Apostle once drank Coca-Cola to prove Church's caffeine stance
This legend starts out with a General Authority giving a talk (usually at BYU) on the Word of Wisdom. He then says that there have been a lot of questions about whether or not caffeinated beverages are against the Word of Wisdom and he would like to address these questions. The apostle reaches down and pulls out a can of Coke, pops it open, and begins to guzzle it down. He then asks, "Any questions?"
There is no documented proof that such a talk has ever been given by a General Authority. In fact, the Church has seldom even mentioned its stance on caffeinated beverages. The most official statement came in 1972 which stated:
With reference to cola drinks, the Church has never officially taken a position on this matter, but the leaders of the Church have advised, and we do now specifically advise, against the use of any drink containing harmful habit-forming drugs under circumstances that would result in acquiring the habit. Any beverage that contains ingredients harmful to the body should be avoided.
Of course, if this legend were to occur at BYU, the apostle would have to smuggle the Coke into the meeting. No caffeinated beverages are sold on BYU campus.
Since posting this legend, many people have submitted stories that they claim to have seen a church leader (usually a member of the Seventy) drink a Coke as part of a lesson on the Word of Wisdom. These stories usually take place during the person's mission, but no documented proof has been submitted.
There is a true story in which David O McKay asks to drink a Coke. The following is an excerpt from "David O McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism" (Pg. 23):
During intermission at a theatrical presentation, his host offered to get refreshments: "His hearing wasn't very good, and I got right down in front of him and I said, 'President McKay, what would you like to drink? All of our cups say Coca Cola on them because of our arrangement with Coca Cola Bottling, but we have root beer and we have orange and we have Seven-Up. What would you like to drink?' And he said, 'I don't care what it says on the cup, as long as there is a Coke in the cup.'" McKay's point was simple and refreshing: Don't get hung up on the letter of the law to the point where you squeeze all of the spirit out of life.
In August, 2012 an episode of NBC's Rock Center with Brian Williams focused on the Mormon religion. During the show, it was stated that Mormons are required to not drink caffeine. In response to this episode, the LDS Church released a statement on an online blog clarifying things that the broadcast was incorrect about. The statement included a clarification on caffeine. The post from the LDS Church stated: "the church does not prohibit the use of caffeine" and that the reference to "hot drinks" "does not go beyond tea and coffee." The following day, the post was tweaked to instead say: "the church revelation spelling out health practices...does not mention the use of caffeine."


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With one former Illinois governor just beginning his 14-year term in prison and another former Illinois governor just leaving his multi-year stint in a prison, it's coming as no big shock that Illinois' current governor – Gov. Pat Quinn – is being investigated for wrong doing. Prosecutors from Cook County and the federal government have requested records from yet another Illinois state agency regarding possible shady dealings. These actions continue the ongoing investigation of Quinn's anti-violence grant program, according to a Chicago Tribune report on Friday.
Authorities in Illinois have received a Cook County grand jury subpoena for all of the records related to Gov. Pat Quinn's Illinois Violence Prevention Authority. The authorities receiving the request for records came from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. The Authority inherited the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative sometime after problems came up with the program. Though a spokesperson for Quinn, Brooke Anderson, says the governor fully supports the inquiries as the governor claims he has zero tolerance for any mismanagement at any state agency, Quinn is deeper than knee-deep in the reason for the investigations in the first place.
Two years ago, Quinn's gubernatorial office was made aware of concerns with the program. Reportedly, the governor's office worked with the attorney general and lawmakers to see that the prevention authority was to be controlled by the criminal justice authority. Just recently, Quinn made extremely negative headlines regarding patronage hiring for governmental jobs in Illinois.
According to a Huffington Post report, Gov. Pat Quinn started the troubled anti-violence program in 2010. The program is also under scrutiny as part of a county state's attorney probe. The Quinn-created agency was reportedly grossly mismanaged. However, exactly what the feds are looking for is not information known to the public as of yet.
All in all, the timing is terrible for Quinn to be under the spotlight for any negative allegations. Not only do Illinois politicians – Illinois governors, in particular – have a bad name, but Quinn is running for reelection at this time. The November election pits him against a very strong contender – businessman Bruce Rauner who is running as a Republican.
Chicago radio and television news broadcasts say that Quinn will be hitting all of the local major media news outlets this weekend. He is reportedly trying to do as much damage control as he possibly can under these serious allegations of mismanagement of a failed new agency of which the governor had previously boasted. Tne investigation into Quinn and his anti-violence program continues.
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Hit-making duo Big & Rich, who received the accolade in 2013, was on hand to present the honor to Underwood. "Carrie is aware of the platform she's been given and she wants to use it to save the world," said band member Kenny Alphin.
As a result of her superstar fame, Underwood has been able to give back in countless ways, including through the founding of her C.A.T.S cause (Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation), whose mission it is to assist with the services in her hometown of Checotah, Okla. She has also been known to donate $1 per ticket on her headlining tours. Last year's Blown Away Tour was her latest venture.
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June 25, 2006
UCLA golfer Tiffany Joh won the 30th U.S. Women's Amateur Publinks Championship Sunday in a 36-hole final at Walking Stick GC in Pueblo, Colo.
Joh, 19, defeated 14 year-old Kimberly Kim of Hilo, HI, 6 and 5 to claim the first USWAPL title by a UCLA golfer since Mary Enright in 1981.
As the U.S. Women's Amateur Publinks Champion, Joh receives:
* A gold medal and custody of the Robert F. Dwyer Trophy for one year;
* A 10-year USWAPL exemption (while still an amateur);
* A two-year exemption from sectional qualifying to the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship (while still an amateur);
* An exemption from local qualifying for the next five U.S. Women's Open Championships (while still an amateur);
* Other exemptions to the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur and USGA Senior Women's Open Championships, if eligible.
Ahead 2-up entering the afternoon round, Joh scored four straight points with a pair of birdies at the second and third holes and two pars at the fourth and fifth to mount a commanding 6-up lead. Kim whittled it to four-up with birdies at the eighth and ninth. At the ninth, Kim drove the green and two-putted for a three. But Joh's consistency never flinched. She gained a point with a par at the 10th and delivered a crushing blow at the 11th -- an eagle two from 110 yards of the 401-yard hole. Kim ran out of holes when the 12th and 13th were halved.
For the day, Joh played 31 holes in 11-under par with the usual match play concessions.
In the morning match, Joh grabbed a 2-up lead through 18 holes, squaring the match at the 10th hole with a par, then taking a 1-up lead with a 30-foot uphill birdie putt at the par-4 14th. At the par-5 15th, Joh was conceded a birdie for a 2-up advantage.
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Why should the two characteristics be exclusive? The Ensenada20 is a starter boat; so is the Flying Scot. Both are tanklike and practically indestructible. Indestructible is a good quality in a starter boat. 'Starter boat' can mean 'forgiving, simple, inexpensive to own, gateway to larger boats and voyages.' Needn't connote 'badly made' or 'disposable.'
All Tanzers are tanks. The T22 weighs 2.5x as much as our SJ21. Tanzers were designed for the Great Lakes, where the chop is square and the storms come fierce. Their spars, rigging and hardware are larger than you would find on a comparable-sized Hunter or Catalina. They have medium to high ballast ratios. Yet for all that, they generally sail pretty well. You do need a good breeze to get em rolling.
The T26 is ... funky. Looks like the love child of a running shoe and a quanset hut.
Plenty of headroom tho, & I bet it tracks like a train. The lifeline stanchions seem dodgy (just a visual impression, not based on personal knowledge.) You might grab hold of a couple and see how solid they feel. A family friend has a T26 on Lake Ontario and loves it.
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Betsy Anderson, MD
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Dr. Betsy Anderson is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician. She received her undergraduate and Master's degrees from Oregon State University and taught high school science for 10 years in Philomath, OR before attending medical school. Dr. Anderson received her Doctorate degree and completed her residency at Oregon Health & Science University. She joined Morrow County Health District in September 2007 when she and her husband moved to Heppner from Corvallis. Her medical interests include the full spectrum of Family Practice, and she particularly enjoys pediatric and adolescence medicine. Dr. Anderson and her husband have two children. In her free time she enjoys biking, skiing, hiking and spending time with her family.
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After a tour with the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam, Jim went to medical school at George Washington University and did his Family Medicine residency in Madison, Wisconsin. After his training, he worked for the Indian Health Service in Fort Hall, Idaho. He moved from Idaho to Washington, DC, where he was a full-time faculty member at Georgetown University School of Medicine. In 1992, Jim moved to Klamath Falls as the first director of the Cascades East Rural Family Medicine Residency. Jim is married and has five children. His wife, Wendy Warren, is a family practice physician in private practice.
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Kristen Dillon, MD
Columbia Gorge Family Medicine
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Kristen is a family physician with Columbia Gorge Family Medicine, a private practice group in Hood River, Oregon. She and her colleagues provide a full range of primary care services, including hospital, nursing home, and maternity care, to a diverse population. Dr. Dillon earned an A.B. from Dartmouth College and her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco. She completed residency at the Fort Collins Family Medicine Residency Program where she served as Cheif Resident. Dr. Dillon was a founder of the Columbia Gorge Health Council, the governing board for the Columbia Gorge CCO, and is the Vice-Chair of the board. She serves on the boards of the Central Oregon Independent Practice Association and One Community Health, the region's community and migrant health center. She enjoys life in the Columbia Gorge with her husband, Paul, and two teenaged daughters.
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Sandra Dunbrasky, MD, Steering Committee Vice Chair
Treasure Valley Pediatric Clinic
Sandy is a true Oregon girl: she was born in Baker City and earned her undergraduate at College of Idaho in Caldwell. She completed medical school and her pediatric residency at OHSU. She has been in Ontario for over 10 years and is the sole proprietor of her practice with one employed partner, and two PAs. She has been involved in several activities over the years including Community Connections Network Clinics and a Federal Title 5 program, Medical Home Project for Children.
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Samaritan Lincoln City Medical Center
Lincoln City
Marilyn is Canadian by birth and American by residence. Her undergraduate study in pharmaceutical sciences, and subsequent medical school and post graduate training was in Canada. Her time in primary care practice has been divided between the two countries. Because her formative years in training and early practice were done in a country driven by primary care the value of such care is, in her mind, a given. She believes that most effective interventions in medical care are accomplished through primary care encounters, since the longitudinal relationship between provider and patient allows time for both to benefit from teaching, learning, and behavior change. Marilyn has been in family practice in Lincoln City for more than 15 years. Most of those have been in the Lincoln City Medical Center, recently acquired by Samaritan Health and now the Samaritan LCMC. Her introduction to ORPRN was through Dr Karl Ordelheide, who also practices medicine at LCMC. In addition to her practice, she has held the position of Lincoln County Medical Examiner for over a decade, a job not for the faint of heart, but full of examples of those who suffered early demise by not seeking or heeding the advice of a primary care physician. Marilyn is married to Randy, a physician who is primary care educated and currently working as an Emergency Room doctor. They have four children, one working, two in university, and one still at home just starting High School.
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C. Scott Graham, DO
C. Scott Graham DO PC
Scott was born in Prineville, Oregon. He graduated from Grant Union High School in John Day and did his undergraduate work at Oregon State University. Scott completed medical school at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and a three year family medicine residency in Casper, Wyoming. Scott is married to Jody, a Lakeview native, and they have three children, Jack, Brette, and Max. They enjoy ranch activities such as roping and winter sports including snowmobiling. Scott enjoys hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. OSU football games are a must.
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Robert "Robbie" Law, MD
Lower Columbia Clinic
Robbie was born and raised in Astoria, Oregon, and received an A.B. from Stanford in 1976 and a B.S. from University of Oregon in 1983. Robbie graduated from medical school at OHSU in 1988 and from the OHSU Family Medicine residency in 1991. He practiced at Dunes Family Health Care in Reedsport for almost 23 years before moving back to Astoria in 2013. He and his wife, Tricia, have a daughter, Alison, and two sons, Brian and Duncan. Robbie is active in the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians and has served as President. He is a former board member of the Southwest Oregon AHEC. He enjoys parenting, reading, and volunteering in local schools, serving as a team physician and playing bass with the Highland School Melody Makers. He also plays bass in a local band, the PBA.
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Elizabeth "Liz" Powers, MD
Winding Waters Clinic
Liz Powers, MD, works with three physicians and two nurse practitioners at Winding Waters Clinic in Enterprise, Oregon. Winding Waters Clinic has been caring for rural Wallowa County (population 7,000) since 1972. Liz was born and raised in Michigan, received a BA from Vassar College in 1999, and an MD from Stanford School of Medicine in 2003. She graduated from OHSU Family Medicine residency in 2006. Liz has been active in her state and national academies since starting residency. She served on the American Academy of Family Physicians Commission on Rural Health and was a resident delegate to the national Congress of Delegates. She is currently President of the Board of Directors of the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians. Liz, her husband Nic, and sons Malaki and Atticus, enjoy managing their five-acre ranch. They love Wallowa County's offering of backpacking, backcountry skiing, rock climbing, hockey, kayaking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Liz has played the violin since she was four years old. She plays with the Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra and also plays Irish, Old Time, Bluegrass and Country Western "fiddle."
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Bruin Rugge, MD, MPH
OHSU Scappoose Rural Health Center
Bruin received his medical degree and master's degree in public health from Yale University. He completed residencies in family medicine and preventive medicine/public health at OHSU. He is board certified in family medicine and preventive medicine/public health. He enjoys caring for a wide spectrum of individuals and practices the full scope of family medicine, including maternity care. He has a special interest in procedures that can be done in the office setting. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking and canoeing.
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Jon Schott, MD
St. Luke's Eastern Oregon Medical Associates
Baker City
Jon was born in Donnelly, Idaho. He completed medical school at Oregon Health & Science University in 1996 and his family medicine residency in Pocatello, Idaho, at Idaho State University in 1999. Jon is married to Dawn, who is a pharmacist, and they have two boys. They have lived in Baker City since 1999. Baker City was Jon's home through high school and most of their family lives in the area. Jon was named the 2014 Oregon Family Doctor of the Year by the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians.
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Albert Thompson, MD, Steering Committee Chair
Adventist Bayshore Family Medicine
Pacific City
Albert is married to Myra, a Family Nurse Practitioner at Adventist Bayshore Family Medicine, and they have three sons and one daughter. Albert's non-professional time is spent juggling several interests: music (a pianist) with Myra, an excellent alto and flutist, and their 4 children who play violin, viola (2) and cello. His favorite music activity, however, is conducting, and he will be doing so this December with the Central Coast Messiah production with 100+ voices and orchestra. Family activities are a high priority. Back packing, hiking and an occasional get away to the family cabin on Wallowa Lake are coveted events. He is currently working on establishing an equine assisted therapy program on his 33 acres just out of Lincoln City. He is also looking for a good season this year in the family's U-Cut Christmas tree and wreath operation. Albert is school board chairman for the 90+-student school associated with their local church. When there is time for relaxed reading and talking, theology and religious philosophy are favorites. Given the choice he would finish off with a little digging in the dirt and landscaping to free the mind.
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AO elaboration and other teaching resources [5]
AO elaboration and other teaching resources [6]
This is a level 3 measurement and level 4 number activity from the Figure It Out theme series.
find areas by counting or using multiplication
convert a fraction to a percetage
The students will first need to calculate the total area of the court in square metres. The court is 15 metres wide by 30 metres long, so the total area is 15 x 30 = 450 square metres. Questions 1b and 1d are fairly straightforward. Each third is 10 x 15 = 150 square metres (or a third of the total area: 1/3 of 450 is 150 square metres). To work out the area of the shooting circles for questions 1a and 1c, the students will have to count squares and parts of squares. They will find that each shooting circle is about 10 square metres. This is close to the area of the shooting circle calculated
using the formula πr2 (9.8 square metres).
For question 2, the students need to express as a percentage the areas of the court that each player can go into. For example, for question 2c, the players can go into two-thirds of the court minus the shooting circle. This is (2 x 150) – 10 = 300 – 10 = 290. The students could calculate the percentage as follows: 290 ÷ 450 x 100 = 64.4%.
Answers to Activity
1. a. approximately 10 m2
b. 150 m2
c. approximately 140 m2
d. 150 m2
2. a. 33% (rounded)
b. 67% (rounded)
c. 64% (rounded)
d. 96% (rounded)


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Montville Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road
8:00PM Regular Meeting
Stated for the record.
Moore – Present Thomas Buraszeski – Present
Donald Kanoff – Present James
Marinello – Absent
Deane Driscoll – Present Carl DiPiazza (Alt #1) – Present
Cartine– Present Kenneth Shirkey
(Alt #2) – Present
Hug – Present
Also Present: Joseph Burgis, Planner
Hank Huelsebusch, Engineer
Bruce Ackerman, Esq.
Stated for the record
Mr. Buraszeski welcomed Mr.
Burgis to the Board.
Appointment of Planner and
adoption of Professional Services Agreement for Burgis Associates.
Motion made by: Hug; Second
by: Driscoll; Roll call: unanimous
Swearing in of Professionals
The following application was
carried with newspaper notice preserved to 5/5/10:
ZC33-08 - Fille - B: 106, L: 8
- 19 Redding Pl. – side setback of 5.4' (existing
and proposed) where 15.4' allowed for addition/deck to single family home ACT BY: 5/26/10
ZC20-09 Iulo, Marie –40
Brittany Rd. – B: 139.04, L: 12 - building coverage
3,155 sf permitted 3,324sf proposed; impervious coverage of 7,152 s.f. where
6,310 s.f. is allowed; rear Yard Setback: 50' required 47' proposed – Carried with notice from 10/7/09 ACT
Present on behalf of the
applicant: Marie Iulo, applicant
Ms. Iulo – previously sworn
I had someone come in to price
how much it would be to put pavers in the driveway and it was too costly. What I am willing to do is put pavers in the
long section of the driveway which is approximately 1,000 s.f.. I plan to leave the circular driveway as is
and change the straight part of the driveway from the road to the front of the
house to be pavers. Mr. Huelsebusch – Currently
the site is over impervious coverage, they are at 6,620 s.f. or 736 s.f. over
allowable, with the reduction of 20% of the 1,000 s.f. it will still be 642
s.f. over without the deck. Mr. Ackerman – The building coverage is still
169 s.f. over allowable and rear yard setback variance of 3'. Mr. Cartine – A 14'x38' deck built without
permits causes 3 variances. Mr.
Huelsebusch – The deck has grass underneath and the water will go through
it. Mr. Burgis – Some towns consider
decks with open slats as pervious. Mr.
Ackerman – This Township considers it building coverage. Mr. Ackerman- Will you agree to leave the
ground under the deck as grass. Ms. Iulo
– Yes.
Open to public – none –
Mr. Cartine – The applicant
built without permits, I have not heard a good case to approve a variance. Mr. DiPiazza suggested that the deck be cut
back to meet the rear setback and that would be less expensive than pulling up
the driveway and putting in pavers. Mr.
Burgis suggested that she go back find out the costs of the reduction of the
deck to meet the rear setback and come back at a future meeting.
Discussion ensued on the
removal of part of the deck to meet the rear setback.
Motion to approve the
application for building and impervious coverage to the extent that the deck be
reduced to meet the rear yard setback of 50', building coverage variance is minimal,
the deck has open slats to make it less impervious made by: Cartine; Second by:
Kanoff; Roll call: Yes - Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff, Hug, Moore, DiPiazza, Shirkey, Buraszeski
ZC25-09 Failla, Vincent – 4
Berlin Ln. – B: 100.1, L: 8 – variance rear
setback for deck 23.8' vs 50'– Notice
Acceptable ACT
Present on behalf of the
applicant: Vincent Failla, applicant
Mr. Failla – sworn
I am requesting a rear
setback variance. The builder that I
bought the house from was allowed to build 27' where 50' required. The deck was actually built at 23.8'. The property fits in front of a flag lot and
it is tilted so that may have been the reason for the miscalculation by the
builder. All the other houses in the
neighborhood are straight on with the road.
The deck is 10'x20'. It is wide
enough for a grill. It's a 2nd
story deck. The deck has stairs down the
grass level, and there is a paver patio under the deck.
marked in A1-5– photos of existing site and houses in neighborhood
Mr. Failla – The deck does
not go further than any of the neighboring houses which also have decks. Neighboring decks are double and triple the
size of this deck. I put up a row of
trees and a fence to mitigate any effect that this variance would have on
neighboring properties.
Mr. Failla – The house and
deck was supposed to be built as per the approved plan. Mr. Shirkey – This deck was built larger than
the plan that was approved.
Board Exhibit 1 – construction plan shown to board by
Mr. Huelsebusch Dykstra Walker plan dated
Mr. Burgis – How far away is
the deck to the house behind? From the
aerial it looks very close. Mr. Hug –
was the deck built when the house was built?
Mr. Failla – Yes.
Open to public – none -
Mr. Huelsebusch- The
previously approve deck was at grade, not 2nd story.
The board secretary indicated
that the Board requested the previous variance application on this site to
reduce their original request for rear setback to the 27.98'. Mr. Cartine – If we previously made a
decision as to what the setback should be, we concluded that was the right
Mr. Failla – It is a small
lot, not situated the same as the surrounding houses. Mr. Cartine – If the deck was reduced will it
be usable? Mr. Burgis – The house is
close to the property line so the more distance you can get the better
off. Mr. Huelsebusch – The first architectural
plan shows deck at grade and 2nd architectural plan does not show a
deck but shows sliding doors on 2nd floor.
Mr. Cartine – It is a small
lot and there are neighbors close by.
Mr. Moore – If the deck was reduced will the stairs be a problem where
they stand out. Mr. Buraszeski – The
stairs are setback further than the deck.
Mr. Shirkey – Stairs are exempt.
Mr. Ackerman – If you reduce the deck, how far can you reduce it without
hitting the headers on the deck. Mr.
Shirkey – About 1 ½' before it would have to be rebuilt. Mr. Cartine – There is more of an issue with
the height and the proximately. Mr.
Shirkey – We have a permit dated last week for the fence and that fence has
been up for awhile. Mr. Failla – I told
the contractor to get the permit in the morning and start the fence. He said the permit was left on the counter at
town hall. As soon as I found out that
there was no permit, I came down and got a permit.
Mr. Cartine – Our planner
indicates that there is a detriment to public good to the neighboring
properties and should be reduced to meet the setback previously approved.
Motion to deny the applicants
request for the rear setback meaning that the property can have a deck there as
long as it meets the ordinance made by: Cartine; Second by: Hug; Roll call: yes
- Cartine,
Driscoll, Kanoff, Hug, , DiPiazza, Shirkey, Buraszeski; No - Moore
ZC01-10 Dawer, Rosanne – 6 Peach
Tree Dr - B: 125.15 L: 19 – variance for
impervious coverage of 7,778 s.f. where 5,900 s.f. allowed and 6,404 s.f.
exists for construction of wheelchair accessible ramp and extension of driveway –
Notice Acceptable ACT BY: 5/26/10
Present on behalf of the
applicant: Roseanne Dawer, applicant; Mr. Dawer, applicant
Ms. Dawer – sworn
Mr. Dawer – sworn
Ms. Dawer – We want to build
a circular driveway for accessible access to my house.
Exhibits A1-3 – photos of house, existing ramp and
hallway from that ramp.
Ms. Dawer – The doorway is
just about large enough for the wheelchair.
If it was a public building the hallway would have to be larger. Mr. Buraszeski – The variance has to relate
to the property itself. Would it be
possible to modify an interior door? Ms.
Dawer – I cannot turn in that hallway in a wheelchair, if I put a ramp in the garage I cannot turn to get
into the house. Mr. Dawer – The ramp
that exists on the side of the house is not to code, it is too steep and she
cannot get in and out of the house by herself.
The only means of access to the house that would be suitable is the
front of the house where there is a large double door. If there was an emergency she cannot get in
or out of the house by herself.
Exhibits A4 – photos of driveway
Ms. Dawer – We tried to come
up with different things to make the house accessible without coming before
this Board and it was not possible. I
cannot walk 47' to the front door, I can't even walk 20'. Mr. Ackerman – What have you done to limit
the need for a variance. Mr. Burgis – I
think there is an alternative to a circular driveway, can do a K-turn
driveway. The benefit reduces impervious
coverage but also saves 5 larger trees on the property.
Board exhibit 1 – alternate plan done by Mr. Burgis
Mr. Huelsebusch – Other than
blocking her garage, I don't see why she cannot use her existing driveway and
make a ramp along the walkway. The
driveway can be narrowed. Mr. Burgis – At
minimum the driveway has to be at least 13' in width per ADA requirements. Mr.
Burgis – With my design a K-turn can be accomplished with the driver's door
near the front of the house right by the proposed ramp and reduces the variance
by 450 s.f. and saves trees on the property.
Mr. Burgis – The applicant can knock off 200 s.f. in the back of the lot
and still fit 2 cars for parking. Mr.
Dawer – Her car is equipped with hand controls and K-turns are very difficult
to accomplish. Ms. Dawer – Whatever trees
I cut down I will replant. Mr. Shirkey –
Those trees are of significant character, will not replant to that size. Dr. Kanoff – It is tough to do a K-turn with
hand controls.
Mr. DiPiazza – We have to
look at the property, are there aspects of the property that can support the
variance. Mr. Burgis – The current ramp
does not work it is too steep.
Internally the door jam is too narrow.
Mr. DiPiazza – With Mr. Burgis' plan you need either someone with you or
a walker/wheelchair right next to your car.
Mr. Dawer – We will, in the near future, have to purchase a van with a
ramp so she can get in and out with the wheelchair. Mr. Hug – If you have one of those vans you
can wheel right up the walkway up the ramp to the front door. Ms. Dawer – At this time I do not have a van,
I have a new wheelchair on order.
Mr. Cartine – I see many
circular driveways in this neighborhood so it would be in keeping with the
neighborhood. Mr. Burgis – The circular
driveway would be keeping with the neighborhood, I am still concerned with the
impervious coverage. Mr. Cartine – They
could cut back some driveway to the rear, make the circular narrower and widen
it toward the front door to reduce the impervious coverage. Mr. Buraszeski – To modify the access to the
house inside the garage would not cause a variance. Ms. Dawer – I do not know how that could be
done; I cannot make a turn once up the ramp.
Mr. Burgis – The applicant can
install 12' wide driveway that can be wider near the ramp and remove
approximately 200 s.f. from the rear parking area in the driveway. Mr. Driscoll – Suggested that the interior
wall be looked at and come back to another meeting if you still need the
Mr. Shirkey indicated that
the bearing wall can be moved to help out with maneuverability within the home
and circular driveway would not be needed.
Mr. Cartine – Suggested the applicant come back with a designed circular
driveway that reduces the width and reduce rear section of driveway with
Carried with notice preserved
to 6/2/10 extension of time to act 6/3/10
Minutes of February 3, 2010
Eligible: Buraszeski,
Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff, Moore, DiPiazza, Shirkey, Marinello
Motion to adopt made by: Moore,
Second by: Driscoll. Roll call: Yes- Unanimous
Bricker & Assoc. – Trust
for: $375, $250, $625, $500, $375, $875, $1,000, $375, $625, $375, 343.75, $250,
$250, $625, $375, $62.50, $812.50, $500
Anderson & Denzler –
Trust for: $138
Pashman, Stein – Trust for:
William Denzler & Assoc.
– O/E for: $62.50, $187.50Trust for: $343.75, $218.75, $187.50, $312.50,
$31.25, $343.75, $156.25, $187.50, $218.75
Omland Engineering – Trust
for: $1,215.00
Motion to approve made by:
Dr. Kanoff, Second by: Mr. Hug, Roll call: Unanimous
ZC32-09 Allen/Widup – 18 Hewlett Rd
– B: 113 L: 16.2 – variance for rear setback of 59.73' where 75' required for
construction of tri-level deck – Eligible: Buraszeski, Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff,, Moore, DiPiazza, Marinello – Denial
Motion to adopt made by: DiPiazza;
Second by: Moore;
Roll call: Yes – Buraszeski,
Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff,, Moore,
ZC22-09 Ravella, Rosemary – 195
Boonton Ave. – B: 3, L: 2.1 – slopes and
impervious coverage variance for addition to single family residence –
Eligible: Buraszeski,
Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff,, Moore,
DiPiazza – Approval Resolution
Motion to adopt made by: DiPiazza;
Second by: Driscoll ; Roll call: Yes – Buraszeski, Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff,, Moore, DiPiazza
ZCD28-06 Lignac, Alex – 18 Glen Terr – B: 9, L: 13 – requests extension of
approvals to 12/31/10 – Eligible: Buraszeski, Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff,, Moore, DiPiazza, Marinello - Granted
Motion to adopt made by: Moore; Second by: Driscoll;
Roll call: Yes – Buraszeski,
Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff,, Moore,
Planning Board Liaison
Mr. Driscoll – I attended the
3/11/10 Planning Board meeting. Ms.
White gave initial comments on Waste Water Management Plan. Tiffany's had a minor site plan to fix
improvements that they had installed.
The application was approved.
Discussion of possible
conflicts of interest on Quick Chek application, whether planning board
members are needed, Local Finance Board inquiry.
Mr. Ackerman indicated that
due to the prior recusal of Mr. DiPiazza, the Board now has 8 members on this
filing so it is necessary to address with remaining board members the question
of whether or not there are any others on the Board that may have any
relationship with the applicant and/or owner. The purpose of raising this
is to make sure, should there be a need that should the Board need members from
Planning Board to sit on this case, that there is adequate time to do so.
Discussion ensued on
different types of conflicts, noting that on some occasions a board member may
not realize there is a conflict until the night of a meeting. But since
this is a D variance, and the question wasasked, this subject needs to
be explored. Messrs Hug and Driscoll have indicated that do not feel they
have a conflict. After a lengthy discussion on the issue, the Board
determined to have Mr. Ackerman write questions to be answered by Mr. Hug
and Mr. Driscoll. Mr. Hug and Mr. Driscoll will write their answers
to the questions and then it can be submitted to the Local Finance Board.
Motion to adopt this
procedure and direct counsel to request opinion from Local Finance Board
made by: Moore; Second by: Cartine; Roll call:
Yes - Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff, Hug, DiPiazza, Moore, Buraszeski; No - Shirkey
Mr. O'Dowd requested to be
heard. Although there is no public portion on the Board's agenda, Mr.
Ackerman noted the Board could move to allow it, which was done in a Motion
made by: made by Cartine; Second by: Driscoll; Roll call: Unanimous
Mr. Ackerman stressed the
board will not entertain any discussions on the pending Quick Chek
application. Mr. O'Dowd acknowledged voicing his concerns that he had no
conflicts with board members explaining why. Mr. Ackerman reviewed the
law for Mr. O'Dowd noting that the Board moved to have this issue reviewed by
the Local Finance Board.
Resolution Opposing
Legislation Amending the Time of Decisions Rule
Board decided not to adopt
since already passed.
ZEXT27-05 DAB Associates – 43
Bellows Ln – B: 41, L: 15 – request for extension
of approvals to March 6, 2011
Motion to grant made by: Hug; Second by: Moore; Roll call – Yes
Cartine, Driscoll, Kanoff, Hug, Moore, DiPiazza, Shirkey, Buraszeski
being no further business the board unanimously adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Grogaard
Recording Secretary
Certified true copy of minutes adopted at Zoning Board
meeting of April 7, 2010.
Linda M. White,
with explanation


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Bill Olson co-authored "Clintonian Usurpation by Executive Order" published in Engage: The Journal of the Federalist Society's Practice Groups ― 2001 Edition.
Reagan Executive Order Assigning Federal Agencies Authority Over American Economy
President Bush's declaration of a national state of emergency invokes stand-by powers contained in Executive Order, No. 12656 issued by President Ronald W. Reagan. Attached is a synopsis of the Executive Order as well as the Executive Order itself.
Executive Orders: Additional Information
Includes the following information: names of presidential directives, executive orders by president, national emergency declarations, currently effective presidentially-declared states of national emergency, and constitutional provisions for emergency powers.
The Art of Presidential Usurpation (November 2000)
Bill Olson co-authored an article on executive orders, "The Art of Presidential Usurpation," that was published in the November 2000 issue of USA Today magazine.
Bill Olson Appears on the O'Reilly Factor (August 9, 2000)
Today, Bill Olson was a guest of Bill O'Reilly (The O'Reiley Factor, Fox News) to discuss President Clinton's abuse of Executive Orders. He discussed the Separation of Powers issue, current states of national emergency, the Permanent Striker Replacement Executive Order (No. 12954), and the Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument Proclamation (No. 6920 issued under the Antiquities Act of 1906).
Executive Order Study Quoted (June 2000)
The Cato Institute study on executive orders, co-authored by Bill Olson, was quoted in the PERC report "End of the Road?" by Shannon Fitzsimmons.
Abusing Executive Orders, A Word from Congressman Zach Wamp (January 2000)
The Cato Institute study on executive orders, co-authored by Bill Olson, was quoted by Congressman Zach Wamp.
More Executive Order Study Press Coverage (January 5, 2000)
The Cato Institute study on executive orders, co-authored by Bill Olson, was quoted in this GovExec.com article "Conservatives Seek to Limit Executive Orders" by Michael Posner.
Executive Order Study Press Coverage (December 20, 1999)
The Cato Institute study co-authored by Bill Olson, "Executive Orders and National Emergencies: How Presidents Have Come to 'Run the Country' by Usurping Legislative Power," was quoted in this Enter Stage Right article "Congress Must Seize Back the Law-making Power."
"Clinton's Abuse of Executive Power" (December 13, 1999)
Bill Olson and the study he co-authored, "Executive Orders and National Emergencies: How Presidents Have Come to 'Run the Country' by Usurping Legislative Power," were mentioned in this Insight on the News article.
A Constitutional Analysis of H.R. 2655 - The Separation of Powers Restoration Act, by William J. Olson (November 30, 1999)
Cato Institute Policy Analysis
by William J. Olson and Alan Woll
October 28, 1999
Executive Orders and National Emergencies: How Presidents Have Come to "Run the Country" by Usurping Legislative Power
Full Text of Policy Analysis No. 358 (PDF, 29 pgs, 162 Kb)
Testimony on Executive Orders before the House Rules Committee's Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process (October 27, 1999)
Bill Olson was asked to testify before the House Rules Committee's Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process. The topic of the hearing was "The Impact of Executive Orders on the Legislative Process: Executive Lawmaking?" Bill Olson also submitted answers to questions before the House Rules Committee's Subcommittee on Legislative and Budget Process.
"Critics Claim Exec Orders Permit Government by Fiat - Presidential Executive Orders" (September 27, 1999)
Bill Olson was quoted in this Insight on the News article by Frank J. Murray about executive orders.
Clinton's Executive Orders Sweeping, Controversial, The Washington Times, September 13 - 19, 1999 -- National Weekly Edition, By Frank J. Murray
Bill Olson Speech on Executive Orders (July 14, 1999)
Bill Olson spoke at a National Conference on Presidential Powers and Executive Orders at the headquarters of the Reserve Officers Associaiton of the U.S. The title of his presentation was "Martial Law, Y2K, and Presidential Power."
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School Road Hall Green Conservation Area
Shortcut to this page: www.birmingham.gov.uk/schoolca
School Road Conservation Area in Hall Green was designated in 1988.
It forms part of an estate by H Dare & Son between 1933 and 1936 and comprises houses, almshouses, a public house and a parade of shops.
Restrictions to the usual permitted development rights of properties (known as an Article 4 direction) have been considered in the past. but none were imposed.
Supplementary planning guidance for the area was produced in 2002 and provides a framework for the preservation and enhancement of the character of the area.
A map showing the boundary of the area is below along with the original designation report.
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Carolina Wolf by Sela Carsen
Debra knows that the teensy amount of witchcraft in her veins isn't worth getting excited about. Yet someone—or something—thinks it's worth attacking her. Rescuing her seals Maddox's fate, but only if he can protect her from a rogue of his kind. A werewolf with a nasty streak…and a preference for raw meat.
The Ghost Shrink, the Accidental Gigolo and the Poltergeist Accountant by Vivi Andrews
Lucy is doomed. Not to death. To nightly visits from recently deceased Casanovas without the bodies to scratch her itch. Then a living fantasy arrives on her doorstep. Is her dry spell at an end? Not hardly. Jake has been sent to prevent her from getting laid until a particular horny phantom—and key witness in his investigation—pays her a visit.
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Even though she lives without a paranormalady, Lucille has managed to carve a niche for herself with a paranormal matchmaking service. Enter Jager, deposed king of the Titans and successful paratrader. She can match anyone, except him. She doesn't know that he's out to negotiate the deal of a lifetime—a future with her.
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Amy is done with Devil-worshipping. After swearing an oath never to use magic again, she's in the market for a normal guy to complement her new lifestyle. And Adam looks like perfect hero material. Lucifer, however, isn't about to be nice about letting her go…
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Hours spent practising leaping and diving from spring-loaded floorboards at a Wollongong gym helped Brett Morris score the try that his famous father Steve describes as the best he has seen.
Brett goes into Saturday night's Men of League heritage-round clash against South Sydney at the SCG equal with Steve's record of 102 tries in the famous Red V jersey, but a lot has changed in the 25 years since Morris senior last played and he now marvels at the feats of modern wingers.
Above and beyond: Dragons speedster Brett Morris flies high against Cronulla. Photo: John Veage
"That try Brett scored against Cronulla, I have been watching footy for 50 years and that is the best try I have ever seen," Steve said of Brett's spectacular mid-air effort two weeks ago.
"I remember when I was about 13 years old seeing Graeme Langlands do something like that in a World Cup, where he dived full length, and that was the best try I had seen until then.
"I was a winger but we didn't have to go up high for the balls like that. The athleticism of wingers these days is unbelievable. They are just so professional now and you can't make a mistake. It is a different game to even 10 years ago."
Then scores what his famous father, Steve, says is the best try he has seen. Photo: John Veage
For that, NRL fans can thank technology, full-time training and changes to rules concerning the corner post .
If Brett sees another winger score a spectacular try, the St George Illawarra Test star will study what they did and practise it a training.
"Every time you see one you think, 'How did he do that?' and then when you go out on the training paddock you have a little bit of a muck around to try to do the same thing," he said. "You just put it up there in your head and then in a game if the opportunity comes you try to do something similar."
Brett and Steve Morris: Only the second father and son to both score more than 100 tries. Photo: Christopher Chan
The Dragons wingers and fullbacks will often stay back after training for about 30 minutes fielding kicks in both attack and defence. Morris said they began doing regular sessions at North Wollonging PCYC when Wayne Bennett arrived at the club in 2009.
"We do a fair bit of training, we used to go down to the PCYC in Wollongong probably once or twice a week and do a fair bit of practice," the 27-year-old Kiama junior said.
"The floor there is spongy and they have these little boards underneath so that when you jump you get extra bounce. It allows you to get your technique right because you get more time in the air than you normally would. Then when you take it out in the field, your technique is better.
"You also find ways to land, you aren't going to land properly and clean every single time but you just try to roll out of them the best you can without landing on anything that is going to hurt."
The changes to the corner-post rule have given wingers one less thing to worry about and Morris said that was a positive move by the game's rule-makers.
"It has been good for the game; it makes it a lot more exciting when it comes to those tries in the corner," he said. "Wingers these days can bend themselves outside the field of play and still get the ball down inside. I still try to score inside them but it is nice to know that you have that little bit extra room if you do need it."
Arguably the most consistent winger of the past five years, Morris was ranked No.1 according to Sports Data's Contributor Value Rankings in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and is third so far this season behind Parramatta's Semi Radrada and St George Illawarra teammate Jason Nightingale.
Besides his 102 tries for the Dragons, he has also scored 21 tries in 17 Tests for Australia and two for NSW in nine State of Origin appearances.
"I never thought I would get to 100 tries but it is a huge achievement and something I am pretty proud of and when I am at the end of my career it will be special to look back on," Morris said.
"There is not a whole lot of people who can say that they have played NRL at the highest level and scored 100 tries, and not only that but their dad has done it as well.
"I am very proud of my father's career and I am sure he is very proud of the way I have played in my career up to date. Hopefully I can get over the stripe this week and rub it in that I have knocked him off the [family] try tally and I am No.1."
With Steve also scoring 19 tries for the Roosters, the pair are set to become the most prolific try-scoring father-and-son combination in the game's history as their combined tally of 223 tries is only three behind Bill and Brett Mullins.
"Brett will probably score a lot more tries than I ever scored," Steve said. "He is a very competitive guy, ever since he started playing first grade, whenever we go out for a bit of a drink or whatever, he has always wanted to achieve better than whatever I have done and he has done it. I think he has virtually done everything, there is not much more he can do. He has virtually flogged me."
Greatest father-son try-scorers
Bill (104) and Brett Mullins (122)
Brett (102) and Steve Morris (121)
Mat (107) and Steve Rogers (90)
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Americans can be in as much current day denial as they want to about their future and what retirement will look like but recent studies show a significant number of people are not at all confident they will be able to retire with adequate income and savings. According to the Employee Benefit Research institute, 49 percent of workers surveyed said ... Read More »
Saving Money is Important When Getting Out of Debt
Here is a video from Cambridge Credit Counseling that speaks directly about the need to save even when dealing with debt. I can't stress it enough, how important it is to make saving a priority even before debt repayment. The last place you want to be is broke from spending through your savings but still in debt. It's so refreshing ... Read More »
A Little Difference With Compound Interest
Sometimes the difference between success and failure is very small. Occasionally you'll see a race (NASCAR, horse or foot) that will be decided by just an inch or two. Such a tiny amount determines winners and losers. What's also striking is how much difference that can make in the future. Our stock car winner will take home a bigger prize ... Read More »
How Much Of My Annual Pay Should I Be Saving For Retirement?
Over the past few weeks I've been noticing quite a few searches coming to this site with people putting together their financial strategy for the new year, and asking one important question. How much annual pay should I be saving for retirement? It seems like a lot of folks are just unsure about how much they should be saving, and ... Read More »
Are you Sabotaging Your Financial Success? 7 Key Indicators.
It's not that you don't care about your finances…it's just that you can't seem to get really get them reigned in, right? You start out with good intentions- †to start a budget, to start saving more, to stop the impulse shopping…but every month something seems to happen and your righteous path to financial freedom and independence is once again derailed.So, ... Read More »
Stop Spending Money on Stupid Things
The following guest post was contributed by Tracy Sitchen Tracy Sitchen is a veteran coupon clipper, stay at home, and aspiring writer. While she loves shopping, she loves the chase of the deal even more! She's recently been writing on printable Mrs Smith pie coupons and printable on the border coupons over at her blog where she shares deals and ... Read More »
Building Your Financial Future: Advice For 20-Somethings
photo © 2009 Andrew Magill | more info (via: Wylio)A lot of people always say that sometimes no credit is just as bad as poor credit. And I'd like to attest, this is correct. I, Amanda Miller, am in my 20s. Which means, you guessed it, I am the poorest I will ever be again (knock on wood). When I ... Read More »
Betterment is Now My Favorite Place to Save Money
I typically don't recommend financial products and services unless I've tested them out. In fact I can't think of any that I've not tested. Nine months ago I found out about a new company that wanted to turn investing on its head and make it super simple. They've also made just boring old saving money easy on top of making ... Read More »
SteveSavers – Group Discounts to Save Big Bucks on Debt and Credit Help
Today I'm announcing a new free service of the GetOutOfDebt.org site, SteveSaver's. So what is a SteveSaverTM you are probably asking? There are a number of areas that people spend money on credit and debt issues. They spend money on credit counseling, credit reports, credit scores, debt settlement services, etc. So I thought, let's bring group saving discounts offers to ... Read More »
The Unforeseen Importance of Having a Boring Savings Account – Ask Steve Video
This week I answer Brandon's question about saving money even if you are barely able to make ends meet. When you are just making it from month-to-month and paying the minimum payments alone it seems like a strange time to need to think about saving money. Most people don't and then guess what happens when an unexpected event happens? Yep ... Read More »
Shop-O-Nomics: How the Missing Dollar Sign Makes You Spend More
I'm giving your reading muscles a break today and instead of writing you an article here's a video based on a study put out by Cornell University in 2009 about the "Effects of Menu-price Formats on Restaurant Checks". The study suggested that people were more inclined to purchase and spend more if the dollar sign ($) was dropped in front ... Read More »
Unbelievable Back To School Money Saving Tips
As most of us all know, our wallets have been tested the past few years to see just how far we can squeeze them. Some of you most likely trying for a completely 360 degree twist. Many of you are probably sweating in your sleep thinking about the money spent or money you need to spend on back to school ... Read More »
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Eight year old Miseal Garcia is a kid in a candy shop as he takes in the new look of the children's area at the Carver School Road Branch Library. Miseal quickly zeros in on an interactive children's computer where he finds La Casa de Dora, one of his favorite games. It's "game on" as he leans forward peering intently into the monitor, the rhythmic click, click of the mouse punctuating the air as he plays.
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Hewlett-Packard has scheduled another HP Expert Day for 24 hours beginning August 27 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time, ending the following day at 7:00 a.m.
HP Expert Day events are 24-hour tech support marathons held on the HP Consumer Support Forums. HP experts on laptop computers, desktop computers, tablets, printers and all-in-ones will monitor the company's forums and answer questions, even for products that are out of warranty, and it's all free.
According to HP, "Expert Days give you a chance to talk directly with the people who designed and made the HP products you're using, or who wrote the manuals for them. This is your chance to connect with the best and brightest minds at HP for free."
While HP employees called HP Ambassadors (signified by the Pro label) always monitor the forums, on scheduled HP Expert Days, the company devotes many more HP staff to answer questions and help resolve problems. HP Expert Day events take place in several languages around the world approximately four times a year.
HP encourages everyone who owns HP products - desktops, laptops or printers - to post their toughest questions to the HP forums on Expert Day. HP promises more than 150 employees devoted to answering your questions in the forums on Expert Day, and they request that you click the option to receive an email when a response is posted to your question, so you can go back and answer any follow-up questions right away.
If you're new to using support forums, click here for tips and tricks for using the forums, or check out helpful support videos at this link. Both business and home users can post questions and participate in HP Expert Day.
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Reluctantly giving up my HBC pills -- have questions about the Mirena
I'm a 29-year-old female who's been on birth control pills for 13 years, with one six-month break in the middle. Due to a recent medical diagnosis, my PCP is concerned about my continued use of this medication and has suggested I consider a Mirena IUD. I have questions. [more inside]
Progestin pill side effects (especially dizziness/spotting ) duration?
I've been on a progestin-only pill to prevent pregnancy for three weeks, and I am unhappy. Wondering if anyone experienced similar symptoms, especially dizziness/hypotensive episodes and irregular bleeding) and how long they took to go away for you. (details within) [more inside]
Ultra-low-dose birth control pills with generics?
Hormonal birth control question: Lo Loestrin Fe has no generic, and even with my crappy insurance is unaffordable for me. What are other ultra-low-dose birth control pills that DO have generics? [more inside]
Can I skip my periods?
Nuvaring and skipping my periods: is it OK? Do I really need to ramp it up? [more inside]
Loss of libido with Levlen/Levora?
Has anyone taking the birth control pill Levora/Levlen had a loss of libido? [more inside]
Spitefulness is very effective as birth control
How do I keep Yaz from wrecking my relationship? [more inside]
Are the side effects of birth control reversible?
I want to start taking birth control, but I'm afraid of potential side effects. I really do not want mood swings, weight gain and I especially do not want bigger boobs. What if I start on the Nuvaring and my boobs go up a cup size, if I stop taking it, will they go back to their normal size? [more inside]
How long does it take for the hormones to leave my system?
What can I expect from taking a break from hormonal birth control? How long does it take the hormones to clear out of your system? Which hormonal birth control side effects disappear and which stay? Factual and anecdotal advice welcome! [more inside]
Is NuvaRing giving me an unstoppable period?
Is my NuvaRing making my period wonky, and will it eventually stop? Has anyone had similar side-effects from starting on the Ring? Womanly cycle details inside. [more inside]
Ways around Nuvaring side effects?
Problems with the NuvaRing. What can I do? [more inside]
Seasonale v. Ortho Tri-Cyclen
Women of MeFi, your experiences with Seasonale? [more inside]
Birth Control Side Effects
BirthControl filter: Does anyone else experience fairly extreme side effects from hormonal birth control? I'm on Ortho-TriCyclen Lo (the low estrogen version) and have been for a year. Cons include complete loss of libido, about thirty pounds of weight gain, monthly morning-sickness type symptoms (during the first week of the cycle) and mood swings. Pros seem to be that the anxiety that hit me at thirteen and never lifted seems to be negated while on the pill. In fact, there is about a three-foot thick wall between me and any emotion whatsoever (unless I'm on the placebo). So...am I just a freak? Or has anyone else experienced anything like this? I'm especially concerned with the mental side effects - the extreme distance from emotion & enjoyment.
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Talking Smack: Gov. Jerry Brown vs. Gov. Chris Christie
In a classic East vs. West battle, California Gov. Jerry Brown (a.k.a. "Governor Moonbeam" in the 1970's) took a jab at New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's weight. Christie previously called Brown "an old retread" at the RNC Convention in Tampa.
This week, Brown decided to trade jabs with Christie making what I considered a crude joke about the New Jersey Governor's weight. Here's the excerpt from the San Jose Mercury News:
Brown also fired a new shot Tuesday in the war of words that began Aug. 27 when Gov. Christie, speaking at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., called Brown "an old retread" who "won the New Jersey presidential primary over Jimmy Carter when I was 14 years old."
Brown on Tuesday said he and the state's other executive officers have pared their spending, including their travel budgets. "I'm flying Southwest, and I oftentimes take the middle seat — I don't think Christie is taking the middle seat. So I'm doing my part for austerity."
It wasn't Brown's first jab at Christie's girth. A week ago, he challenged Christie to a 3-mile run, a push-up contest and a chin-up contest; he said he'd take any bet on such a matchup and was confident he'd win. Christie told reporters Tuesday that Brown "can have that contest with himself" while he tries "to make my state better."
Asked whether he intends to seek another term in 2014, Brown quipped, "Do I have to decide today?"
"I think about it now and then, but I don't think I have enough information," he hedged, adding that he enjoys being governor.
"This is a stressful job," Brown said. "But I like to think I give as much stress as I take."
You can read the full story here.
Comparing California with New Jersey is ridiculous, Trash talk on Christie's weight isn't going to reduce California's financial woes. California used to be the place where innovators went to innovate. We had a better business climate and the Silicon Valley wasn't a place – it was a state of mind.
Now, innovators are building manufacturing and technology facilities outside of California and flocking to other states with more favorable business climates. California has dropped to the tenth largest economy. We used to be the fourth – even ahead of France.
In contrast, New Jersey is getting better and Governor Christie's record of job creation and roll-back of pensions without raising taxes should be applauded. In my mind, Brown could learn a little something from Christie about how to effectively deal with the unions and create jobs. Brown was a good mayor of Oakland, making the city friendlier to business but this has not been the case as we look at pension policies and yet another jumbo tax initiative on the November ballot.
Perhaps you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
What do you think of Jerry Brown and Chris Christie?
These are the kinds of barbs I do not like. Jerry you might be able to outrun him and do more pushups, but Christie has more brains in his head than all you dumb dems have in the whole state of California and that includes Pelosi, Boxer and a few others. If they would tell me to pick one for my husband, I would pick Christie anyday. I think in one year Christie could lose the weight but can you fix California in one year? Don't think so.
jerry could not out run a duck.
brown looks like an emaciated gray crane. and not nearly as smart.
I would much rather have the fat guy as my governor than that "space cadet".
A looney leftwinger versus a RINO fraud who, among other things, appointed a Muslim with ties to Hamas who supports Sharia Law as a judge. Lousy choices.


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I don't know if this is the correct place for this, but I was reading this:
and I don't fully understand how they are forming these proofs. For example, I was trying to follow Proof of (Tb5) (towards the top of p. 69) but I don't fully understand how they are making the jumps that they do. Maybe I don't understand the process of doing these proofs, but I can't really find anything with a better description online.
I tried working through the "trivial" proof of (Tb8) on the bottom of p. 69, but I don't know where to go after writing the definition of atnext.
Can someone explain to me what is going on in plain English? Any suggestions on reading to understand proofs like this?


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Versace luxury phones coming soon from ModeLabs
ModeLabs, the company behind handsets like the TAG Heuer Meridiist and the Christian Dior clamshell, announced that it has teamed-up with Italian fashion label Versace in order to launch a range of new luxury phones.
The first Versace phone will be showcased in Paris this month, although it won't be available until spring this year.
There aren't many technical details about the upcoming Versace mobile phone, but ModeLabs says it will be built out of exclusive materials and mix the "latest mobile phone technology" with the "glamour, elegance and originality" specific to the Versace brand.
The price of ModeLabs' Versace luxury phone was not announced – but I guess it can't be higher than the price of the diamond-clad Nokia Supreme (about $160,000).
In addition to Versace luxury handsets, ModeLabs may also launch LaCoste phones this year.
Via Press release (PDF, in French)