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I am feeling sad beyond words because I secretly dreamed that we'd get great, or at least mediocre, news today. I know that, with a little bit of time to digest this new information, I'll rally my emotions so that we can enjoy the good days - because they are happening now.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Not what we hoped
I am feeling sad beyond words because I secretly dreamed that we'd get great, or at least mediocre, news today. I know that, with a little bit of time to digest this new information, I'll rally my emotions so that we can enjoy the good days - because they are happening now.
64 comments:
- Lowandslow said...
So sorry to hear this. To those of us who recently lost a canine loved one this hits home hard. Enjoy every day you can with her.
- April 9, 2012 at 6:25 PM
- Amber DaWeenie said...
Not the news we hoped for and I know exactly how you're feeling now as we lived it last year with our Tucker and now with Benji. But again...one day at a time and live it to the fullest. And that's exactly what you and K are doing.
- April 9, 2012 at 6:27 PM
- NanaNor's said...
KB, My heart is hurting so much for you right now. I wish you many many hours of romping and rolling with your sweet K. How I wish all the love around the world for you and your pack, could somehow reach out and heal her. My loss of Reggie is so fresh that i just pray your won't have to deal with this for a long time.
Sending the power of the paw.
Hugs, Noreen
- April 9, 2012 at 6:33 PM
- Maery Rose said...
I'm sorry. I get how even a little less bad would have been welcome. Your response to not anticipate bad times but go with today is as solid as ever. I wish there was more I could say and do.
- April 9, 2012 at 6:36 PM
- Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom said...
Please know we've all exhaled and cried along with you on this post -
AND we'll be right there with you on the sunset hike tonight -
Once again, K will show us the way - to strength we don't always know we have - until we need it -
- April 9, 2012 at 6:37 PM
- NCmountainwoman said...
I've been checking for your update and I am so sorry to hear that things have gotten so much worse so fast. I wish I had words of wisdom but on second thought I don't think you really need any. You and K are working through this so courageously. Fingers/paws crossed that the new treatment buys more high quality good time.
- April 9, 2012 at 6:44 PM
- Nola said...
Oh god, I'm so so sorry! You're doing everything you can, as I'm sure K can tell. Whatever you do, don't give up hope on her
Nola and her mom
- April 9, 2012 at 7:17 PM
- Faith Shen said...
Keep on Fighting K, were still praying for you..I know that you have a strong personality and an optimistic dog, everything will be fine in God's perfect time :D
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- April 9, 2012 at 7:19 PM
- ~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...
I know the days when you're feeling like you've been knocked down--But with K, and her enthusiasm and zest for life, you're given the strength and courage to continue this journey. I admire you for that, and am cheering you both on from my little corner of Virginia!
- April 9, 2012 at 7:31 PM
- Raising Addie said...
Cancer Sucks.
But, you are making every day meaningful for K. That is what matters most :)
Enjoy each other.
BIG hugs to you guys!
Lots of Luv & Kisses
Addie, Lucie, Hailey and Staci
- April 9, 2012 at 7:32 PM
- K9 Katastrophie said...
We are so sorry. All we can say is that some how God will bring goodness out of your pain. We've got your back.
Kim (Ruthie's mom)
- April 9, 2012 at 7:33 PM
- ♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ said...
Add our tears to yours too. But K is telling you she is OK right now, and NOW is what you have. One day at a time, and take all the moments she has for you.
- April 9, 2012 at 7:39 PM
- Tucker The Crestie said...
SO very sorry to hear this news ... and our hearts ache along with yours. I hope you enjoyed your hike and made a few more precious memories to hold close to you.
Sending you lots of hugs and good thoughts.
- April 9, 2012 at 7:39 PM
- desertsandbeyond said...
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. We lost our beloved German Shepherd in December to canine lupus. It wasn't easy for him at the end. I noticed that the light went out of his eyes. He definitely was ready to go. I miss him every day.
- April 9, 2012 at 7:50 PM
- Team Beaglebratz said...
When test results are right before us, it is really difficult to see anything else BUT K is telling you - "we need to go out NOW!" We never have enough now's so make good on the ones you do have. Listen to and follow K - she will guide you through this. Sending so many prayers and I wish I could reach through this screen and give you and K and big HUG!
Mom Kim
- April 9, 2012 at 7:55 PM
- Merlin Wylt said...
I'm sorry to hear this. I know how hard what you are going through is. I think I may have asked before, but in case I haven't, is she on a cancer diet?
- April 9, 2012 at 8:00 PM
- Jed and Abby in MerryLand said...
Well, damn! Definitely not the answer we were hoping for. Sometimes life really knocks you for a loop, and we've decided it's ok to lie on the floor for a minute before you get back up. It helps that we can lean on each other.
Jed & Abby
- April 9, 2012 at 8:05 PM
- harrispen said...
That was not the report we were all hoping for. Enjoy every hike you have left. I hope the new treatment helps slow the evil c's progress. You all are often in my thoughts.
- April 9, 2012 at 8:13 PM
- Fi from Four Paws and Whiskers said...
Just want you to know that we are all thinking of you and I think that you living in the NOW with her is the only way to know in your heart later that you didn't waste a moment, or that you didn't appreciate every single day, taking nothing for granted.
Poppy has her biopsy on Friday and I think of your courage dealing with this. Your post about loving her through it all meant a lot to me - and I am sure many other people.
- April 9, 2012 at 8:19 PM
- Roxanne @ Champion of My Heart said...
Only love!
- April 9, 2012 at 8:22 PM
- Val said...
Speechless....Listen to your K, she's got it right!!!
Sending you hugs and prayers.
- April 9, 2012 at 8:34 PM
- Lovable Lily said...
We are so sorry to hear the news. We are still praying for that miracle. We are here to rally around you all.
Lily Belle
- April 9, 2012 at 8:36 PM
- Mr. Pip said...
So sorry the news wasn't better ...sending you lots of healing wishes.
Your pal, Pip
- April 9, 2012 at 8:40 PM
- rottrover said...
please enjoy each moment...
- April 9, 2012 at 8:53 PM
- Tweedles -- that's me said...
Tears are streaming down our face too. We were so hoping- just as you were.
We understand how you are feeling. This new update has left you raw to the elements.
Listen to K- enjoy that sunset.
We are thinking of you and K right now as we type through the tears.
Let your feelings flow- keep talking and sharing how you feel. We feel the same way.
- April 9, 2012 at 9:12 PM
- 24 Paws of Love said...
We have no words for such sad news. We know what that sucker punch feels like when holding on to a miracle.
Just know we are with you and K.
- April 9, 2012 at 9:24 PM
- jen said...
I am so sorry to read this also.
I will continue to hope that K rally's and has a lot more adventurous days ahead.
- April 9, 2012 at 9:39 PM
- GOOSE said...
I just don't know what to say.....
Keep following K's lead. Prayers held up for you both.
- April 9, 2012 at 10:15 PM
- Hiking Hounds said...
I'm so sorry. I can't imagine the pain that you must be feeling. It must be so hard to continue getting bad news even when she seems to be doing so well. At the same time I think you're doing a great job handling everything. And even though it's so hard you are so thankful for and enjoying every day with K. I'm sure she knows how much you love her and appreciates everything you're doing for her and keeping her happy. And, of course, she loves you so much too. :-) Sending lots of love to you all.
- April 9, 2012 at 10:22 PM
- houndstooth said...
I am so very sorry the news wasn't better. It's hard to think of K as sick when I look at her pictures because she looks so vibrant and alive. And I think the truth of it is, she IS vibrant and alive, even though the disease isn't being held at bay. K's spirit is like yours, too strong to be held back by woulds and shoulds. I think I'd do just what you're doing, still fighting as long as K wants to keep fighting and still living life to make you both happy. I'm more than willing to listen if you need an e-mail rant, too!
- April 9, 2012 at 10:22 PM
- houndstooth said...
I am so very sorry the news wasn't better. It's hard to think of K as sick when I look at her pictures because she looks so vibrant and alive. And I think the truth of it is, she IS vibrant and alive, even though the disease isn't being held at bay. K's spirit is like yours, too strong to be held back by woulds and shoulds. I think I'd do just what you're doing, still fighting as long as K wants to keep fighting and still living life to make you both happy. I'm more than willing to listen if you need an e-mail rant, too!
- April 9, 2012 at 10:22 PM
- Angus said...
Not what we'd wanted to hear when we logged on this morning . Here's wishing many more quality days ahead and the strength to enjoy them.
- April 9, 2012 at 10:35 PM
- Siku Marie, White Dog said...
Reach deeply into your soul and find that part that refuses to surrender. Ignore your head and the facts. Ignore your heart and the grief. Just refuse to surrender; refuse to give up. Go down shaking your fist at this monster by living to the fullest. That is exactly what K is doing. I would give any thing, truly, to change this.
- April 9, 2012 at 10:43 PM
- Cheerful Monk said...
I'm so sorry. I have tears in my eyes.
- April 9, 2012 at 11:00 PM
- The Thuglets said...
We don't know what to say.stay strong and enjoy every moment with K. We are thinking of you and sending positive thoughts.
Follow K's lead.
Extra Special Nose Pokes
The Thugletsx
- April 9, 2012 at 11:09 PM
- Dream Valley Ranch said...
Dear KB, The Runner, K, and R...I am heartbroken to hear this news. There are no words to describe the sadness I feel for all of you. Please know we send so much love your way and hope for more precious time for all of you to enjoy together.
Sue and the gang at DVR
- April 9, 2012 at 11:21 PM
- STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...
I'm so sorry KB, it just sucks. We can only say again, enjoy every day with your sweet K. Hugs to you all. Love Carol x
- April 9, 2012 at 11:25 PM
- Lindsjö taxar said...
Started work with tears today reading your post.
But we will NOT give up...hope the treatment can give her life quality for quite some time. Cancer is cancer, we know but many can live with it for long time.
We will think of you.
When our Nova hade mammary tumor. We operated and she was ok after that then we discovered a great one on her uteros. It weighed half a kilo, thats big for a dachshund. She was up running after 2 days and that with 14 years.....
- April 10, 2012 at 12:03 AM
- Bassetmomma said...
I'm so sorry. I was so hoping you'd get some good news. It must be so hard to stay positive, but the light in K helps I think. She is still perky and happy and enjoying life, and that's what matters!
- April 10, 2012 at 12:42 AM
- Eileen said...
Sorry you didn't get the good news we were all hoping and praying for.
We are sending lots of love your way.
Eileen and Annie xx
- April 10, 2012 at 1:03 AM
So sorry too, wish the best for the coming time, Love EM in DK
- April 10, 2012 at 2:20 AM
- Ronnii, Uji, Izzy + Ziggy ( + Momma Tea ) said...
So not the news we wanted to hear either but if my dogs have taught me anything it is never give up, enjoy every second you have together and take pleasure in the silly little things they do that make you smile ( or in Ronnii's case make you go ewwww not again Ronnii-Pops...lol).
Molly was my greatest teacher she had one eye, was blind in the other, she had diabetes and Cushings disease but you should have seen her chase a noisy spinning top and enjoy bimbling about on her lead or sunbathing. She was an ispiration as is K, she will tell you what you need to know and when you need to know it so follow her lead they are far wiser than us I have discovered.
With Much Love and continued Prayers
Momma Tea
xxx xxx
- April 10, 2012 at 3:08 AM
- IRIS E DONA said...
I'm so sorry!
please enjoy each moment with your sweet girl !
Iris's Mom
- April 10, 2012 at 3:24 AM
- Macintosh Mitch said...
I was hoping for better news too. Enjoy every single day to the fullest - just like you're doing!
Love ya lots,
- April 10, 2012 at 3:27 AM
- DianeTaylor said...
KB I am so sad to hear this news. I have been praying to God for a miracle for K :( I guess the miracle is that she is still happy and joyous in spirit. I am sending my prayers to you for as many sunsets and sunrises as possible. I used to love them but now I get so very sad, especially in the early morning hours before sunrise. I used to think "Ahhh a new day is dawning, full of possibilities"! But now I say "oh no - another day of pain and sorrow is coming". I need to learn from sweet K to not lose these days or myself. See? She is such a good teacher, despite her illness.
Hugs to you,
Diane and Indy Bones
- April 10, 2012 at 4:48 AM
- Tom, Tama-Chan, Sei-Chan, Bibi-Chan, Gen-Chan, Vidock said...
All of us are wishing and hoping with you, and are so saddened when the news is not good. Hang in there!
- April 10, 2012 at 5:02 AM
- HoundDogMom said...
We are sorry about this news and was wishing for much better. We continue to send drool and keep you in our thoughts and prayers. It is just hard to think she is really sick, because she looks truly to be enjoying life to its fullest. I LOVE LOVE that last picture, amazing. Sniffs, The HoundDogs
- April 10, 2012 at 7:10 AM
- sophie...^5 said...
Take them both to the sunsets and your beautiful world...we are always thinking of you 4!
- April 10, 2012 at 7:13 AM
- browndogcbr said...
Hi Y'all,
We are thinking of y'all and praying for your strength to propel you onward.
Sometimes we can look back on times of extreme stress and pain as those when the moments of happiness are heightened and will later, looking back, define those days.
BrownDog's Human
- April 10, 2012 at 7:53 AM
- Random Felines said...
we are so sorry and hope the new meds can help. It is human to hold onto the hope that a miracle can happen - but please hold on to the time you have and know that K is enjoying life to the fullest and that is the best gift you can give her....
- April 10, 2012 at 8:12 AM
Such true and familiar words, so beautifully spoken. When our beloved Spencer was battling lymphoma I, the oncology nurse (really!) kept the realistic face to the world "yes, he's had a good response to treatment, but you know, we won't cure this...blah, blah", trying my nurse-best to take care of everyone else's grief. All the while secretly, fervently, honestly hoping and believing--yes, BELIEVING--that we would get the miracle that a precious few do get.
And we did: the miracle that you are experiencing right now. That life every day is a gift. That time goes on. That every moment is the precious moment. And that eternity is forever; we are all here for just a blip, but our souls are together for all time.
Our prayers and thoughts for you four. ~ Jeanne, Bob & Rex
- April 10, 2012 at 9:13 AM
- Brenda's Arizona said...
With sadness and hope and a piece of joy every day.
- April 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM
- Steph said...
I am new to commenting, having just finished reading your blog from the very beginning. My heart is aching for you. Your strength and courage is what K needs and what you are providing. Please know you and K are in our prayers. Enjoy each sunrise and sunset!
- April 10, 2012 at 10:57 AM
- Jo's World said...
Sue of the Porties lost their beautiful and wonderful Tsar yesterday. We all loved him so much.
Please keep doing what you can for K as long as she is enjoying life.
Don't stop wishing for a miracle, you never know when one might come.
Love and hugs,
Jo, Stella and Zkhat
- April 10, 2012 at 11:02 AM
- Jan's Funny Farm said...
We're so glad you are able to enjoy these wonderful times with K. Like all your friends, we are always hopeful of better news. Pawhugs
- April 10, 2012 at 11:50 AM
- Snowcatcher said...
This wasn't the news any of us were hoping and praying for, but I'm glad you have this blog so you can draw from the love and support of all your readers, vent the negative emotions and then enjoy the time you have with your precious girls.
- April 10, 2012 at 11:51 AM
- Barb said...
K must definitely be your spirit guide now, KB. She is pulling you into life. What a magnificent sunset!
- April 10, 2012 at 1:51 PM
- Ruahines said...
Kia ora KB,
There is nothing I can add to the aroha here in the other comments. I am heading into the autumn mountains in the morning, and I will send my loving thoughts from there. Tehei Mauri Ora!
- April 10, 2012 at 4:36 PM
- Angela J. said...
I'm so sorry. I know this is not the news you wanted or the rest of us wanted. Every sunrise is a gift.
- April 10, 2012 at 5:07 PM
I have been following your blog for a little while now, and I am continually struck by how well you appreciate and celebrate the beauty in your life. I admire your strength and dedication to life's priorities. Your bond with K is beyond words, and yet you communicate it so well with your photos and descriptions. Thank you for sharing these special moments with us readers. I will keep you and K in my thoughts. Best wishes.
- April 10, 2012 at 5:56 PM
- Sammie and Avalon said...
Am so sorry to read this post, KB; we also know it's absolutely not the better news I think we were all praying for. May this new treatment help K - you are so tough, KB - am sending all our positive thoughts and healing vibes your way.
Love xoxoxo
Sammie, Avalon adn Mom
- April 10, 2012 at 9:04 PM
- bichonpawz said...
I am so very sorry to hear this news...I am reading this a bit late, but I am so sad for you. Prayers will continue. Let us all hope for a miracle.
- April 11, 2012 at 3:49 AM
- Ms. ~K said...
No, not the news we wanted to hear, but no one has told K she is sick, and she is still living in the moment...
Holding you all close to my heart,
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The most surprised person when Sunnyvale native and Olympic figure-skating gold-medalist Brian Boitano announced last month that he is gay?
Boitano himself.
He made the decision after being named to the U.S. delegation for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, and reading that President Barack Obama was taking a political stand against Russia's anti-gay laws by also inviting two openly lesbian sports figures -- Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow.
Boitano talks about what his life has been like in the weeks since.
Q Why now?
A I've always been an inherently private person. But I believe so strongly in what President Obama is trying to say, so it didn't take me too long to join Billie Jean and Caitlin on this huge platform. It's literally one nation making a statement to another nation, and I needed to expand beyond my comfort zone. Suddenly, I realized: "Oh, my God. I'm going to come out." I never thought that I would even say those words to myself. But I realized I needed to send a message.
Q Still, you've said that you were startled when you read about your own announcement on Twitter. How has the reception been?
A I guess I didn't understand how big this would be until I started getting feedback. I've had people literally thanking me. The biggest compliment for me is that I've handled it in the right way. People understand how I wanted this to be for the right reasons.
Q You have a new show called "The Brian Boitano Project" that debuted on HGTV on Jan. 16. Has it gotten lost in the shuffle?
A I'm having a hard time staying on message. But I did a Food Network talk show the other day, and they didn't talk about (the announcement). It's been like a tornado over the last month. Now, news shows want to talk to me. That's a first.
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A Life definitely throws you a lot of curveballs. It's been a great lesson for me -- that you never know what to expect.


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2012 OUTDOOR TRACK (FRESHMAN): Finished in the top five at the Border Olympics (3/3) with a time of 5:13.37 in the women's 1500m … placed second in the women's 3k at the Border Olympics (3/3) with a time of 11:11.04 … placed third in the women's 5k at the Victor Lopez Classic (3/23) with a qualifying Southland Conference Championship time of 18:41.46 … placed just outside the top 10 in the women's 1500m with a time of 5:00.86 at the Texas State Invitational (4/6) … clocked in a time of 11:26.92 in the 3k to finish third at the Texas Invitational (4/14) … placed third and fourth in the 10k and 5k with a time of 40:18.84 and a time of 19:02.15 respectively, at the Southland Conference Championships (5/11-13).
2012 INDOOR TRACK (FRESHMAN): Placed fourth and qualified for the Southland Conference Championships with a time of 10:39.32 in women's 3k at the Jeff Davis Bank McNeese Indoor Meet (2/3) … clocked in a time of 5:19.84 in the women's one mile to finish second for the Islanders at the McNeese State Cowboy Indoor Meet (1/13) … competed in four events during the season.
2011 CROSS COUNTRY (FRESHMAN): Teamed up with Jasmine Boutte at the UTPA Bronc Relays (9/2) to finish in the top five with a time of 48:07 … clocked in a time of 15:07 in the women's 4k at the Rice Invite (9/16) to finish seventh … crossed the finish line in fifth place with a time of 19:59 in the women's 5k at the Islander Splash (9/23) … ran a season-best time of 22:50.9 in the women's 6k at the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival (10/15) … competed in the women's 6k at the Southland Conference Championships (10/31) and NCAA Regional (11/12).
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran at Smithson Valley High School in Reno, Nev. … finished first in the mile at districts, first in the two-mile at districts and third at regionals … finished 17th at the cross country state meet … earned Academic All-State in track and cross country.
PERSONAL: Born Shelby Polasek on June 3, 1992, in Reno, Nev. … parents are Jim and Lisa Polasek … has two siblings … major is undeclared.


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SAN RAMON -- The voice on the phone was "clear, strong and firm," recalled San Ramon resident Addy Behrouzi. The persuasive call made her stop in her tracks and forget everything else she planned to do that morning.
The male caller, who spoke to her last week, claimed he was calling from the Internal Revenue Service. He told her: "Your husband is about to go to jail," Behrouzi recalled.
The man told her that her husband hadn't paid $8,500 in debts to the IRS. The caller warned that if it wasn't taken care of right away, her husband could face imprisonment and her family could be deported, despite the fact that they have been citizens for many years.
Police say that conversation kicked off a two-hour phone call and journey through the San Ramon Valley, as the caller led Behrouzi step-by-step to the bank, and to three pharmacies, where she bought about 20 Green Dot "MoneyPak" pre-paid debit cards to pay off those looming debts.
By the end of it, the scammer had taken her for a ride -- in more ways than one. She was left with $8,500 less in her savings than when she woke up that day.
"I was totally fooled," Behrouzi said. "I did exactly what he wanted me to do. I was like a tool in his hands. I was like Play-Doh for a couple of hours."
Behrouzi is not alone. According to the IRS, she is one of many people nationwide who have fallen prey to what the IRS calls a "sophisticated" and "pervasive" telephone scam that especially targets recent immigrants. Victims are fooled into thinking that they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer -- or suffer the consequences.
San Ramon police Detective Jason Barnes said he knows of one other reported instance of the scam in San Ramon, which happened Nov. 11, the day before Behrouzi was scammed. But that first scam was averted when a convenience store clerk, who saw the victim trying to buy many pre-paid cards, warned the victim that it might be a scam.
Raphael Tulino, IRS spokesman for Northern California, said scam victims have popped up in nearly every state. But he first heard of victims, mainly South Asian Indian immigrants in Fremont, this summer. In fact, the IRS national office put out a news release warning of the scam two weeks ago.
He said the scammers use "pretty nuanced techniques" such as using fake names and IRS badge numbers and may even be able to fake the IRS toll free number on caller ID. Their calls can even sometimes mimic the sounds of a call center in the background.
"This particular scam is particularly sinister -- because it seems really convincing," he said.
But the bottom line is the IRS doesn't communicate by phone, and its first contact with a taxpayer on such an issue generally is via regular mail. Also it doesn't ask for credit cards by phone, nor pre-paid debit cards or wire transfers to pay for debts, he said.
Behrouzi said she never thought she'd fall for such a scam.
"But I was totally fooled," she said. "I was scared the whole time I was talking to the guy."
It bothers her even more knowing she was targeted because she was an immigrant. She immigrated from Iran to the United States in 1988 and has called San Ramon Valley her home for the past 15 years.
Yet, as a member of the Baha'i faith, she said she believes in the idea of peace and oneness and serving others, so she wanted to let others know what happened to her to help prevent others from being taken in.
"I wasn't expecting anything like this to happen to me ... but I thought, I'll go public with this to help others -- and who knows?" she said.
Contact Joyce Tsai at 925-847-2123. Follow her at Twitter.com/JoyceTsaiNews.
You could be getting scammed, if a phone caller:
Tells you that you owe thousands to the IRS that needs to be paid right away using credit cards, pre-paid debit cards or wire transfers
Threatens jail time, deportation or driver's license revocation if you don't pay
Uses common names and IRS badges to identify themselves
Calls from a spoofed IRS toll free number on caller ID, making it look as if it is coming from the IRS
Sends bogus IRS emails to support their calls
Uses background noise mimicking the sounds of call center activity
Calls back soon after and impersonates the local police or DMV
The IRS will NOT:
Call you to let you know of a tax issue; it would use regular mail
Ask for credit cards over the phone
Ask for debts to be paid with a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer
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A system that helps pilots land at San Francisco International Airport has been disabled since June, but veteran SFO-based pilots said Sunday the lack of a "glide slope" probably was not a major factor in the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 that killed two teen-age girls and injured dozens of other passengers.
On June 5, the Federal Aviation Administration sent a "Notice to Airmen" that the glide slope system was not working for runways 28R and 28L, the primary runways for long-haul carriers. Saturday's Asiana Airlines crash occurred at 11:27 a.m. while trying to land on 28L.
Deborah Hersman, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, told "Face The Nation" on Sunday that the glide slope system was disabled because of construction to extend the runways.
"What we do know is that there was a notice to airmen that indicated that the glide slope was out," she said.
Retired United Airlines co-pilot Fluge Schoendienst of Pleasanton said commercial pilots should be able to land safely on "the 28s" without the glide slope -- especially in the kind of good weather conditions that existed Saturday.
SFO's glide slope -- or glide path --system, Schoendienst said, "is just another back-up that can help you determine how high you are." The glide slope tells pilots they are at the proper elevation and angle for a safe landing.
Schoendienst was based out of SFO and estimates that he's landed "hundreds" of Boeing 707s and 747s on Runway 28L.
"There should have been no problem whatsoever," Schoendienst said. The absence of a glide slope "was just another little bitty thing that was working against this poor guy that landed a little short."
Retired United Express pilot Neal Lansing, of Campbell, also landed hundreds of times on Runway 28L and said, "the only time we used the glide slope was when it was cloudy."
Runway 28L normally ended right at the seawall. But photos of Saturday's crash site indicated that recent construction had extended the runway nearly 1,000 feet for safety.
"The electronic beam, which is called the guide slope, also has to be moved down to a new location," Lansing said. "But they haven't moved it yet."
Contact Dan Nakaso at 408-271-3648. Follow him at Twitter.com/dannakaso.


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Those who enjoy using Marietta's River Trail will soon have more room to roam.
The third phase in what is planned to be a five-phase project has begun, according to Eric Lambert, project engineer for the City of Marietta.
Lambert said the third phase of the project will be adding 0.83 miles of 10-foot wide multi-use trail. The current trail is 2.31 miles and stretches from Indian Acres Park to the Fourth and Ohio streets.
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CHRISTIAN HUDSPETH The Marietta Times
Workers help construct the third phase of the River Trail Tuesday afternoon behind the condos located at 402 Hart St. in Marietta. The project began on March 1 and is estimated to be finished Aug. 31.
The construction began on the third phase March 1 and the contract completion day is set for Aug. 31.
"The first phase of the trail was in 2005 and extended from Indian Acres all the way up to where the armory parking lot is," said Lambert. "The second phase was in 2008 and extended the trail from that point to its current spot on the corner of Fourth and Ohio streets."
This third phase of the trail is supposed to continue from the corner of Fourth and Ohio streets down along the river and then take a detour up Wayne Street, before taking a right onto East Eighth Street. Once it's on East Eighth Street it will start heading back toward the river before ending at a parking lot near East Eighth and Jefferson streets, according to Lambert.
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About the River Trail
Five phases of the project are planned.
Phase one was completed in 2005 and extends from Indian Acres Park to the Marietta Harbor.
Phase two of the project was completed in 2008 and extends from the harbor to where the path currently ends at the corner of Fourth and Ohio streets.
The current stage of the project is phase three.
Total cost of phase three of the project is $1,151,222.10.
ODOT will contribute $920,977.68 and the city of Marietta will be responsible for the other $230,244.42.
Shelly and Sands Inc. is contracted to do the construction.
Phase three began March 1 and is estimated to be completed by Aug. 31.
Shelly and Sands Inc. is completing the work.
The total cost for the third phase of the project is $1,151,222.10, with the costs being split between the Ohio Department of Transportation and the City of Marietta.
ODOT will be funding $920,977.68 of the total cost with the city chipping in $230,244.42.
Lambert said part of the money the city supplies will come from a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
"The Recreational Trails Grant from ODNR will supply $134,736 of the city's funding for this phase," he said. "The remaining funds will be split between a Community Development Block Grant from the Department of Housing and Human Development (HUD) and from the Marietta Streets Department."
The Community Development Block Grant will supply $33,684 for the project, with the remaining $61,824.42 coming from the streets department account meant for streets, highways, sidewalks and curbs, according to Lambert.
Wei Sheng, 52, a resident of the Hart Street condos, said he was a little worried about upkeep on the new portion of the trail.
"I hope they took flooding into consideration when planning, because a bad flood could completely ruin the path they are building," said Sheng. "If the bank isn't built up then part of it could get washed away as well."
Lambert said the risk of potential flooding is one of the first things considered during planning.
"Right now they are working on building a retaining wall," he said. "That will help support both the bank and the path in case of a potential flood."
Ultimately Sheng said the construction of the path will likely be a boost for the city.
"If people are going to use it frequently, then the money was spent wisely and it was worth it," he said.


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VAIL - Several major players in the town of Vail's relatively brief history gathered on one podium Tuesday
The highlight of this year's annual community meeting in Vail featured a panel discussion among five of the town's former and current mayors. The town has had 11 mayors in its history, nine of whom are still living.
Four of the five panelists still live in Vail. But former mayor Peggy Osterfoss - who held the job in the early 1990s - made the trip to Vail from her current home in Taos.
Vail's roundabouts were built then, and the town also worked to build its open space portfolio.
Back then, Osterfoss said the council tried to balance economic sustainability with environmental preservation.
Current mayor Andy Daly said the town is still working on many of the issues that took up the council's time 20 years ago.
Ironically, Daly was working for Vail Resorts when the company negotiated the traffic and on-mountain capacity agreements with the town before Blue Sky Basin was developed.
In a "state of the town" report, Daly noted the town is debt-free today. "That goes to the leadership so many previous councils have shown."
That leadership hasn't always been easy. Vail, like so many small towns, tends to make many, if not most, changes in town to full-blown controversies.
Former mayor and current council member and mayor pro tem Ludwig Kurz said those controversies often led to early-morning and late-night phone calls.
"People are very concerned and engaged," Kurz said. "I remember getting calls from Pepi (Gramshammer) at 5 a.m. when we were snow plowing. He'd tell me, 'If I can't sleep, then you can't sleep either.'
"So we put in snow melt," Kurz said.
But the decision to put in a snowmelt system in Vail Village topped the list of things former mayor Dick Cleveland said he wished the town had done differently.
"It just doesn't look like a ski town without snow in the streets," Cleveland said.
All the mayors said they're optimistic about the future - with one big 'if.'
"Vail's success is assured," Ford said, pointing to one of the west windows at the Donovan Pavilion, where the event was held.
In that window hung a timeline of the town. Those who came to the meeting were asked to put their names, and the year they "first connected with Vail," on a sticky note, then put it up in the appropriate decade. Most of the sticky notes were clustered in the 1960s and '70s.
And, as usual at the community meetings, there was a lot of gray hair in the audience.
"An issue I'm looking at is passing the future of Vail to the next generation," Ford said. How we do that is the key to the future."


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and Patrol Olympics -- 3-4 Jun 06
1.0 OverviewAs part of the New Scout Training Program, the troop offers a campout geared specifically to the needs of scouts working on Tenderfoot. This campout meets requirements 1, 2, and 3 for Tenderfoot, and will introduce new scouts to Troop 45 outing procedures. It also offers opportunities to work on other requirements for Tenderfoot and Second Class.
In addition to advancement, the outing will include some activities just for fun. This year tenderfoot skills camp is being combined with the "Patrol Olympics."
2.0 Concept
2.1 DescriptionWe will meet at Storrs Pond Main Entrance on Saturday morning, and hike the half mile to our campsite at the end of the pond. We will make camp at our site, and engage in training and fun activities for the day. Sunday morning will be a quick pack and go.
2.2 Schedule of Events
Saturday, 3 Jun
2.3 Expected Conditions and DifficultyThe hike in to camp is easy on wide trails, but be properly equipped and packed for a hiking approach. There will also be mild physical activity during the events.
Check the weather and dress appropriately. Class A uniform is required for travel and for flags; class B otherwise.
The campsite is an established site. Fires are permitted but we will be using this outing as an opportunity to learn to use backpacking stoves.
2.4 Special RequirementsOpen to all scouts, scouters, and parents.
There are no skills prerequisites for this outing.
3.0 Administration and Logistics
3.1 Announcement Date: 10 May 06
3.1 Closing Date: 31 May 06
3.3 Costs$3 for food expenses. Bring it to the troop meeting 31 May.
3.4 Equipment
3.4.1 Individual Equipment
Scouts should organize themselves into buddy groups of two or three each. These groups should plan their tentage and lunch and breakfast together. Plan to cook something at each meal. Easy menus can include cooked items like soup for lunch, instant oatmeal for breakfast, and good old ramen noodles and cheese for dinner. Do not bring canned goods or glass containers!
You will need food for
3.4.2 Patrol Equipment
3.4.3 Troop Equipment
3.5 Transportation PlanDropoff Point: Storrs Pond Main Entrance
Dropoff Time: 11:00 am, Saturday, 3 Jun 06
Pickup Point: Storrs Pond Main Entrance
Pickup Time: 11:00 am, Sunday, 4 Jun 06
4.0 Leadership
4.1 Planning Committee
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Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of disorders of the motor neurons (motor cells). These disorders are inherited and can appear at any stage of life. The disorder leads to muscle weakness and atrophy.
Werdnig-Hoffmann disease; Kugelberg Welander
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a collection of different muscle diseases. Grouped together, it is the second leading cause of hereditary neuromuscular disease, after Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Most of the time, a person must get the defective gene from both parents to be affected. About 4 out of every 100,000 people have the condition.
The most severe form is SMA type I, also called Werdnig-Hoffman disease. Infants with SMA type II have less severe symptoms during early infancy, but they become weaker with time. SMA type III is the least severe form of the disease.
Rarely, SMA may begin in adulthood. This is usually a milder form of the disease.
A family history of spinal muscular atrophy is a risk factor for all types of the disorder.
Often, weakness is first felt in the shoulder and leg muscles. Weakness gets worse over time and eventually becomes severe.
Symptoms in an infant:
Symptoms in a child:
The health care provider will take a careful history and perform a brain/nervous system (neurologic) examination to find out if there is:
There is no treatment for the weakness caused by the disease. Supportive care is important. Attention must be paid to the respiratory system because affected people have trouble protecting themselves from choking. Breathing complications are common. Breathing can be assisted with invasive or noninvasive devices.
Physical therapy is important to prevent contractions of muscles and tendons and abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis). Bracing may be needed. Surgery may be needed to correct skeletal deformities, such as scoliosis.
People with SMA type I rarely live longer than 2 - 3 years because of respiratory problems and infections. Survival time with type II is longer, but the disease kills most of those who are affected while they are still children.
Children with type III disease may survive into early adulthood. However, people with all forms of the disease have weakness and debility that gets worse over time. Adults who develop SMA often have a normal life expectancy.
Call your health care provider if your child:
Breathing difficulty can rapidly become an emergency condition.
Genetic counseling is recommended for people with a family history of spinal muscular atrophy who want to have children.
Sarnat HB. Spinal muscular atrophies. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier; 2011:chap 604.2.
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Jeff McCreary, Ducks Unlimited biologist
With the biggest, wettest, and windiest storm of the season rolling through northern California last week, excitement was in the air for a few great days of duck hunting.
I hunt a rice blind east of the Sutter National Wildlife Refuge and I was anticipating a great hunt all week. I chose Saturday as my hunting day as it would be between two torrential rain storms, but still have good wind. Well, the forecast was wrong. We got wet sure enough, saw only high-flying specks and white geese, and didn't fire a shot. Not even at the one wigeon that snuck in and flew off before we saw it through the driving rain. My hunting partner didn't fare much better the day before, he and his son got absolutely soaked by three inches of rain and had only one bird to show for it.
Sitting in the blind that morning while feeling the rain creep in around my hood, I wondered what was going on with the birds. They should have been all over us. With all the excitement I had forgotten that it is fall and relatively early in the season.
Waterfowl surveys consistently show that bird numbers in the Central Valley do not peak until late December. So, while the "Pineapple Express" brought ample wind and drenching rain, it didn't bring the cold temperatures of winter storms that force the birds further south.
Waterfowl habitat overall is looking great in the Central Valley. Lots of water means an abundance of shallow flooded areas, even rice ground that was not intentionally flooded is now providing decent habitat. This availability is spreading the already low bird numbers out, causing mixed results for hunters. This usually happens much later in the season when the rains typically increase. So, having this happen this early is different than what we've seen in almost a decade, if not longer.
Nevertheless, the worst day in the blind is better than no day in the blind.
Jeff McCreary is the Ducks Unlimited Director of Conservation Programs in California's Central Valley. The Central Valley is a historical waterfowling region and is listed as a priority area for the organization's conservation efforts.
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Wohl, who said her house property was purchased by her parents in 1953, said the city did not have the right-of-way to inset a sidewalk or move her fence line.
The project, according to City Engineer Loren Culp, is part of the federally-funded Safe Routes to School project. The project is meant to create a safe corridor to schools that fall in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act.
"They told me they were going to continue with the project," Wohl said.
Wohl said that the horticultural experts had come out to the property to examine the cacti after she believed they were endangered plants, and then received a letter explaining the city would help relocate the plants.
"I never got the report," she said. "They're pulling out the fence post and destroying the cactus."
The letter written by Culp, dated Nov. 15, 2012, indicates that the project was out for bid and would impact improvements in the city's right-of-way. Culp's letter also indicated the construction would include a chain link fence location as well as relocation of the plants.
"The contractor will provide a qualified plant specialist to direct and supervise the relocation of the plants and to provide instruction for care of the plants after they are relocated," the letter states.
Culp confirmed Tuesday via email that the project was going ahead.
"The City is proceeding with the construction and additionally attempting to relocate the plants to retain the character of the property owners' frontage," Culp said.
A patch of cacti and other plants sit in front of the half-acre property on South Norma, leaving sidewalk incomplete on either side.
Culp said this was linked to Wohl's dispute from a prior project on Norma Street.
"A prior 2009 construction project funded by the County's Community Development Block Grant omitted a portion of work at 205 S. Norma Street due to claims made by the property owner that the right of way had not been acquired and the existing plants were a protected species and had historical significance," Culp said.
According to Culp, the claims were determined to be unnecessary.
"Engineering and Biological Consultants along with Legal Staff have since determined that no additional right of way is necessary in order to construct the improvements and that the existing plants are not endangered, or protected species and have no historical significance," he said.
However, Wohl disagrees given the date the house and property were purchased.
"When the property was purchased, the city was not incorporated yet," she said.
She said while the city said the right-of-way was marked on a map, that didn't necessitate ownership, and felt she was being bullied because her family was low-income.
Page 2 of 2 - Wohl indicated that she had spoken with the city engineer at several intervals regarding the situation. When asked if she had contacted the city manager's office or city council, she said she had not.
"I was going to get an attorney, but I couldn't afford the retainer," she said. "I'm not going to be bullied."
Wohl did point out the project itself wasn't the issue.
"I don't object to the project, just the way they're doing it," Wohl said. "I just want to be reimbursed for the property they're using."
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I don't understand much. Maybe it's me.
Right. It's not you. It's me.
For example, whenever people ride a train at an amusement park, why are they compelled to wave at strangers? Why are the strangers compelled to wave back? Is this a law I've never heard of? You could pass these folks 45 times a day and not even look at them. If you saw one of them on a walking trail passing the other way, you might even pretend not to see them so you wouldn't have to wave, talk to or acknowledge his or her presence on this planet in any way.
But if he or she passed you on a train, you'd be willing to dislocate your shoulder to wave at them.
I don't understand it.
I don't understand why people don't pick up after their dogs. Well, OK, it's gross. I once was among you horribly rude people. I didn't always pick up after my dog while walking him -- until I met my wife and she reformed (shamed) me with the old, "How would you like it if someone let their dog do this on your lawn? We have to be good neighbors."
Now that I've become a good neighbor -- which I'm sure some of my real neighbors would laugh at when my kids are outside screaming at 9 a.m. on a Sunday -- I've given myself a firm ethical ground on which to stand when I ask "WILL YOU PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG SO MY KIDS DON'T STEP IN IT AND UNKNOWINGLY WALK INTO MY KITCHEN WITH IT ALL OVER THEIR SHOES?"
Just trying to be a good neighbor. Thanks.
I don't understand most of what's on Facebook -- including how much time I feel compelled to spend on it, even though I somehow lived nearly four decades without it. Just today I saw someone post a long list of things they plan to do over the next month. Why would anyone else care about that? Why would someone think other people would care about that -- unless they want to give burglars a heads-up as to when the house will be empty, so they can rob them blind.
I also don't need to know what you're eating for breakfast. Or that I desperately need Jesus in my life and that I'm doomed to spend eternity trying to put out the fire in my shoes (I'm not saying I don't, either, but I don't understand why people just can't be happy they have him and leave it at that). I don't need your personal philosophy shoved down my throat (congratulations -- you found a quote on the Internet). I don't understand why I have to know every time your kid says something cute (OK -- I'm guilty of this as well, but since my kids are cuter and smarter than yours, I'm pretty sure I'm just making the world a better place).
I don't understand the fascination with Miley Cyrus. I don't understand the fascination with lots of celebrities, but she's the one I really don't get. That reminds me -- I don't understand twerking either. It's not sexy, it's not artistic, it's not humorous, and it's not entertaining by any definition of the word. Therefore, I really, really don't understand the Miley Cyrus-twerking thing.
I don't understand how anyone finds 97-pound models attractive. Real women have curves, therefore making it impossible to mistake them for 11-year-old boys.
I don't understand soccer. That much work for a couple of points a game isn't appealing to me. At least they let guys fight in hockey.
I don't understand people who don't open their doors on Halloween. And I really don't understand people who open their doors but say they don't have any candy. That happened to my kids last year. That guy probably doesn't clean up after his dog, either.
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Peter Theodore
Personal Information
California School of Professional Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Fellow, Rockway Institute
Associate Professor
Alliant International University Los Angeles
1000 South Fremont Ave, unit #5
Alhambra CA 91803
Courses, Research Interests, Publications
Advanced Psychopathology; Clinical Interviewing I, II; Affirmative Substance Abuse Treatment (more broadly, Affirmative Addictions Treatment); LGBT Addictions Treatment (in person and online as part of the Rockway Certificate in LGBT Mental Health); LGBT Health Disparities (online; Rockway Certificate in LGBT Mental Health); Loss, Grief and Bereavement; Clinical Psychopharmacology
Intersection of substance abuse and HIV-related risk behaviors among gay and bisexual men (GBM); health disparities among LGBT persons; affirmative addictions treatment models; mental health issues among LGBT youth
Mona, L. R., Fraley, S., Theodore, P.S., Cameron, R. P., Ballan, M. S. (In press). Sexual expression and intimate relationships among lesbian, gay, and bisexual people with physical disabilities. In R. Fassinger and S. Morrow's (Eds.), Sex in the Margins: Erotic Lives of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People. Washington DC: American Psychological Association.
Theodore, P.S. (2011). Sex, drugs and HIV: Clinical issues and assessment strategies. In C. Silverstein (Ed.), The Initial Psychotherapy Interview: A Gay Man Seeks Treatment (pp.175-202).New York: Elsevier. [also available in electronic form: Retreived from http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780123851468] *Received the Division 44 2011 Distinguished Book Award
Theodore, P.S., Achiro, R.*,Durn, R., &Antoni, M.H. (2011). Body dissatisfaction and methamphetamine use among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men: A pilot study.Substance Use and Misuse, 46 (14), 1745-1749.doi:10.3109/10826084.2011.618998
Fraley, S., Mona, L., Theodore, P.S. (2007). The Sexual Lives of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual People with Disabilities: Psychological Perspectives. Sexuality Research and Social Policy: Journal of NSRC, 4 (1), 15-26.
Theodore, P.S., Durn, R., Antoni, M.H., Fernandez, M.I., Schneiderman, N. (2004). Intimacy and Sexual Behavior among HIV-Positive Men-Who-Have-Sex-With-Men in Primary Relationships. AIDS and Behavior, 8 (3), 321-331.
Theodore, P. S. &Basow, S. A. (2000). Heterosexual Masculinity and Homophobia: A Reaction to the Self. Journal of Homosexuality, 40, 31-48.
Theodore, P.S., Rahmani, C.R.*, Green, R.J., and Chiasson, J. (2013, August).Investigating LGBT-related bullying in a predominantly Latino sample of high school students. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Honolulu, HI.
Sosa, E.* and Theodore, P. (2013, March).Sexual minority women and gynecological service utilization. Poster presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference, San Francisco, CA. [selected as a Meritorious Student Abstract and Elizabeth Sosa was recognized as the Outstanding Student Researcher by the Women's Health Special Interest Group (SIG)]
Magalhaes, C., Theodore, P., Magalhaes, E., Durn, R., and Katz, D. (2013, March). Healthcare service utilization in a sample of transgender women. Poster presented at the Society for Behavioral Medicine Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Theodore, P. S. (2012, August). Theories about and interventions to reduce LGBT bullying.Roundtable discussion on LGBT youth, children and families at the American Psychological Association Convention, Orlando, FL.
Magalhaes, C., Theodore, P., Durn, R., Magalhaes, E., and Katz, D. (2012, August).Exploring feminine gender in MTF transgender persons. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Orlando, FL.
Theodore, P.S. (2011, August).Baseline findings from a study on the impact of an LGBT-inclusive curriculum on homonegativity and anti-LGBT bullying.In P.S. Theodore (Chair), Prevalence and reduction of bullying, victimization and suicide among LGBTQ youth.Symposium at the American Psychological Association Convention, Washington DC.
Theodore, P.S.(2011, October). Friends and Foes: LGBT Bullying. Paper presented at the 2011 Models of Pride Conference, Professional Track, Los Angeles, CA.
Rahmani, C.*and Theodore, P.S. (2011, September).Heterosexism and bullying: Consequences among and solutions for LGBTQ youth. Paper presented at the Institute for Violence, Abuse and Trauma Convention, San Diego, CA.
Magalhaes, C., Magalhaes, E., Duran, R., Theodore, P., and Katz, D. (2011, September).Exploring feminine identity from transgender women's perspectives. Paper presented at the Biennial International Symposium of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, Atlanta, Georgia.
Theodore, P.S.&Magalhaes, C. (2010, October). LGBTQ Affirmative Substance Abuse Treatment.Workshop at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Psychological Association Convention, Los Angeles, CA.
Theodore, P.S. (2010, April).Health disparities among gay and bisexual men. In P.S. Theodore (Chair), Beyond HIV: Health disparities among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Communities. Symposium at the Society for Behavioral Medicine Conference, Seattle, WA.
Theodore, P.S., Durn, R.E., & Antoni, M.H. (2009, August). Body Image Dissatisfaction Explains Methamphetamine Use among HIV-Positive Gay Men. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.
Magalhaes, E., Magalhaes, C.,Katz, D., Theodore, P.S., and Duran, R.(2009, June). Transgender femininity: An exploratory study. Poster presentation at the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH) Conference in Oslo, Norway.
Theodore, P.S., Durn, R.E., &Antoni, M.H. (2009, April). A Structural Model of Drug Use and Risky Sex among Gay and Bisexual Men who Attend Circuit Parties. Paper presented at the Society for Behavioral Medicine Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Academic History and Background
B.S., Psychology, Honors, Lafayette College
PhD, University of Miami, 2005
Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY22511), California
Member, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Member, American Psychological Association (Divisions 38 and 44)
Professional Practice and Community Service
Advisor Board and Clinical Trainer for COLORS (Counseling Center providing free services for LGBTQ Youth); Consultant/Clinical Supervisor for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA); Ad hoc reviewer for Social and Personality Psychology Review
Psychologist for LGBT Bereavement Group, Senior Services, LA Gay and Lesbian Center and Leeza's Care/Olympia Medical Center
Bio and Links
Peter S. Theodore, PhD, is currently an associate professor with the Clinical Psychology PhD Program of the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University, Los Angeles, the coordinator of the Clinical Health Emphasis Area for the PhD and PsyD Clinical Programs at CSPP, and a fellow of the university's Rockway Institute (a center for LGBT psychological research and public policy). He is a licensed, practicing psychologist in the state of California whose expertise bridges the fields of HIV-prevention, LGBT affirmative therapy, substance abuse treatment and clinical health psychology. Drawing from cognitive-behavioral, strengths-focused, and existential theories, he has experience treating a myriad of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, sex and sexuality, and grief and bereavement. He earned his PhD from the University of Miami in Clinical Psychology in 2005 during which time he completed an NIMH pre-doctoral fellowship in HIV/AIDS clinical research and completed his full time APA-approved clinical internship at the Long Beach Veterans Healthcare System. He has directed a methamphetamine-abuse treatment program designed specifically for gay and bisexual men, and served numerous roles on multiple federally funded projects addressing the intersection of substance abuse and HIV-prevention. His current research addresses health disparities among LGBT persons, and reducing LGBT-related prejudice, discrimination, and violence. He has presented at numerous conferences and published in journals including AIDS and Behavior, Substance Use and Misuse, Journal of Homosexuality, and Sexuality Research and Social Policy: Journal of NSRC.


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Robert Stromberg, the visual effects supervisor for the Game of Thrones pilot, appears very briefly in this fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the creation of James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar. Stromberg served as production designer on the film, and as the film awards season has started his work has been getting serious attention, with a win at the Critic's Choice Awards and a nomination in the Art Director's Guild awards (along with Rick Carter) to kick it off.
Stromberg speaks at the 4:15 mark in this video. Blink and you'll miss it:
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Young Country
Young Country comes home to the DCCA! View the new web page here with updated information and artists!
Join us for DCCA's first satellite exhibition at the Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
7 pm
The show features work by artists from Louisville, KY, Cincinnati, OH, Philadelphia, PA, Houston, TX, Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Lexington, KY and more. The show in Philadelphia will include more artists from across the U.S. and will continue to grow as it travels.
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The University of the Arts Exhibition Program promotes a critical dialogue about contemporary issues in the arts through exhibitions, speakers and publications. The Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery is the main gallery of The University of the Arts. The university was created from the merger of three schools; Philadelphia College of Art and Design (established 1876), the Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts (established 1870) and a new college the College of Media Communications. The gallery is located in Center City six blocks from City Hall. Past directors of the gallery have included Janet Kardon (past director of the Philadelphia ICA and The American Craft Museum), Elsa Longhauser (now at Santa Monica), and Paula Marincola (from Pew Charitable Trusts).
Artists who have had one person exhibitions in the gallery include Vito Acconci, Siah Armajani, Alice Aycock, Willie Cole, Gregory Crewsden, Richard Fleishner, April Gornik, Alex Grey, Lois Greenfield, John Hejduk, James Hyde, Barbara Kasten, Mel Kendrick, Jon Kessler, Donald Lipski, Henry Moore, Ree Morton, Robert Motherwell, Thomas Nozkowski, Irving Penn, Jack Pierson, Anne and Patrick Poirer, Judith Shea, Pat Steir, Leonore Tawney, Paul Thek, George Trakas, and Lebbeus Woods. In addition the gallery has presented notable historic exhibitions of design: Alexei Brodovich, Czech Cubism, Charles Eames, frogdesign, Memphis, and Tapio Wirkkala. The gallery has received two AICA awards for its Yvonne Rainer retrospective and Seductive Subversion" Women Pop Artists 1958-1968.


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SAN JOSE -- Prosecutors filed a dozen charges Friday against a Santa Clara man accused of threatening to kill a Bay Area senator after the discovery this week of a weapons cache and bomb-making materials at his home.
Everett Fred Basham, 45, was charged with 10 felonies: criminal threats with an armed enhancement, two counts of possessing a destructive device, two counts of possessing materials with intent to make an explosive, one count each of forging and possessing a fake driver's license and three counts of illegally possessing an assault weapon. He was also charged with two misdemeanor counts for allegedly carrying a concealed and loaded firearm in a vehicle.
State Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, said Thursday that Basham sent him an email about four weeks ago threatening to "assassinate" him in objection to his proposals to tighten state gun laws.
Among the assault weapons Basham was said to own include a Barrett .416 high-powered rifle and a Franchi SPAS 12 combat shotgun. One of the explosives counts claims he illegally modified a bird bomb, a firecracker round with a delayed explosion typically used to scare off birds gathering in an undesired location like an airport runway. The modifications Basham made were not disclosed.
Clad in a red jumpsuit, a bespectacled and shackled Basham was mild-mannered when he was arraigned in a San Jose courtroom Friday afternoon and began to make a statement to the court. He said "Before we start ..." then was stopped by attorney Jenny Brandt, who appeared on behalf of Palo Alto attorney Daniel Barton, Basham's hired counsel.
After the hearing, Brandt declined to comment. A man who answered the door at the Sunnyvale home where Basham was arrested Tuesday also declined to comment.
Deputy District Attorney Alaleh Kianerci made brief remarks outside the courtroom, lauding authorities' work in investigating the threat against Yee.
"The most important thing is no one was hurt," Kianerci said. "This is very early on in the investigation and there is still a lot of work to do."
Further details about the threat will remain under wraps for the time being: Kianerci said Basham's case file has been sealed due to safety concerns and because the investigation is ongoing. She added that her office will seek no bail or high bail for Basham.
Basham purportedly wrote in an email stating that if Yee didn't back off his proposal, he would kill him in or around the Capitol in Sacramento, the senator said. Investigators from the California Highway Patrol, which handles legislative security, declined to detail the threat but said it was specific enough to act on.
Yee's proposed bill, SB47, targets the "bullet button" loophole in the state's assault weapons ban, which allows manufacturers to sell weapons with magazines that can be replaced quickly using a simple button. It's slated for a hearing in front of the Senate Public Safety Committee in the coming weeks.
After his arrest, it surfaced that Basham worked briefly for Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who called him a "brilliant" engineer. He urged people to withhold judgment about Basham.
Staff writer Joshua Melvin contributed to this report. Contact Robert Salonga at 408-920-5002. Follow him at Twitter.com/robertsalonga.


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EXCLUSIVE: Deadpool Dons the Venom Symbiote in "Back In Black" #1 First Look
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Following the cancellation of "Hawk and Dove," DC Comics announced Rob Liefeld will begin writing and illustrating "Deathstroke" and plotting "Grifter" and "The Savage Hawkman" in May.
Speaking exclusively with CBR, award-winning novelist China Miéville discussed "Dial H," teasing details about the opening arc, the book's role in the DCU and the significance of the dials in the New 52.
Batman group editor Mike Marts spoke exclusively with CBR News about the return of Grant Morrison's "Batman Incorporated" and how it fits into the still-new DC Comics.
DC Entertainment Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras talks moving forward with the six new titles in the "Second Wave" of the New 52 and the six cancelled books from the initial launch.
In April, six of DC Comics' New 52 series will publish their final issues, followed by six new series launching in May, including Grant Morrison's "Batman Inc.," James Robinson's "Earth 2" and China Miéville's "Dial H."
First issue of DC's relaunched "Justice League" has sold 360,000 copies since August! Eagle Awards nominations open! Mike Gold on SOPA! Profiles of Paul Levitz and Mark Bagley! Plus much more!
DC Comics reveals the name of the enigmatic hooded figure who haunted the end of "Flashpoint" and every New 52 #1 issue with a promise for more from Pandora in 2012.
Jeff Lemire spoke to CBR about death in "Sweet Tooth," an "Animal Man"/"Swamp Thing" crossover, "Frankenstein" at war and brought exclusive pages from "The Underwater Welder."
CBR spoke with the artist of DC's New 52 "Supergirl" series about the artistic changes readers can see in the book going forward, the comics scene in Turkey and exclusive pages from #4.
CBR News spoke with "Wonder Woman" writer Brian Azzarello and artist Cliff Chiang about the upcoming fourth issue of DC Comics' series, Greek Gods and Diana's divine origin.
"Captain Atom" delves into the nuclear-powered hero's origin in #7, and CBR spoke with writer J.T. Krul about his reimagined powers in the New 52 and what to expect for the future.
Matt Pizzolo talks Occupy Comics! Looking at the relative positions of DC's New 52 titles! DC backs off digital debuts! Jim Zubkavich on writing "Skullkickers"! Ramon Perez on adapting Jim Henson's "Tale of Sand"! Plus more!
Writer Peter Tomasi spoke with THE BAT SIGNAL about NoBody's past, digs into his approach to writing Damian Wayne and outlined his take on "Batman and Robin" in DC Comics' New 52.
Writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning spoke with CBR News about reimaging "Resurrection Man" for DC's New 52 and the upcoming trade paperback collection of their 1990s iteration of the series.
"Suicide Squad" writer Adam Glass spoke with CBR about the series' upcoming story arc "The Hunt For Harley Quinn," the return of Captain Boomerang and creating a New 52 origin for Harley Quinn.
New co-writer Joe Harris tells CBR News about his plans for the New 52's "Firestorm," the underlying conflict behind the Firestorm Protocols and Professor Stein's future role.
Co-writers and artists Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato spoke with CBR about redesigning Flash's most notorious rogue, no more cold gun, and why revenge is a dish best served cold.
"Savage Hawkman" writer Tony Daniel spoke with CBR News about the challenges of establishing Carter Hall in the New 52 and announces a major shake up in the creative team.
Tim looks at the first three months of DC's New 52, explaining why "Wonder Woman" is the best, how some Batman titles are better than others and why Jeff Lemire and Alberto Ponticelli's take on "Frankenstein" is so interesting.
Advertising Age names DC among America's Hottest Brands! "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" now expected to turn a profit on Broadway! Alan Moore on the use of Guy Fawkes masks in protests! Plus much more!
ROBOT 6's Tom Bondurant speculates on the future of the DC Comics line, specifically on various concepts that may be due for a New 52 revival.
We're three months into Steve Sunu's New 52 culling, and in a 2-week stretch that included the latest from "I, Vampire," "Aquaman" and "Batman," he's cut his DC Comics purchases in December to eight titles.
Brian Hibbs examines Month 3 of DC Comics' New 52 titles, day-and-date digital release snafus and Marvel's decision to add "free" digital copies to its "Ultimate Comics" lineup.
Peter David suggests a fan/pro Bill of Rights for conventions! Meth ring used comics to launder drug money! Comics-WWE parallels! Chester Brown talks "Louis Riel"! Retailers talk DC's New 52! Plus more!
After an October where DC Comics conquered market share in units and dollars, the publisher's sales executives discuss long term plans, preparing for the book market and why beating Marvel doesn't matter.
According to Diamond Comics' numbers, DC Comics increased its market and dollar share in October, accounting for half of all books ordered by retailers. UPDATE: The Top 100 has been released with DC taking 17 of the Top 20.
Comics market poised for turnaround, but graphic-novel picture is more complex! Kieron Gillen reflects on "Generation Hope"! The pitch process! Matt Murdock enters 21st Century! Plus more!
IDW, other publishers see September sales boost! Belgian judicial adviser says "Tintin in the Congo" shouldn't be banned! Interviews with Lee Bermejo, Peter Milligan, Scott Snyder and more!
It's time to make some cuts as Steve Sunu adds a few surprises to his Drop List while allowing readers to once again vote on which of DC Comics' New 52 titles gets one more chance to win him over next month.
Brian examines the second month of DC's New 52, the impact of digital exclusivity on brick and mortar retailers, and some potentially underhanded tactics by a major publisher.
As DC's New 52 rolls into Week 8, Steve Sunu casts a critical eye over the second issues of "Batman," "Justice League," "Supergirl," "Wonder Woman" and more.
Dwayne McDuffie's website to be overhauled to reflect legacy of late writer! Wizard hires new online editor! An ethnography of New York Comic Con! Plus much more!
Writer/artists Keith Giffen and Dan Jurgens give CBR News the exclusive scoop on their plans for "Superman," which they take over from George Perez with issue #7 next March.
Steve Sunu's New 52 experiment rolls into week seven as Steve weighs the pros and cons of heavy hitters like "Batwoman" and "Green Lantern" and quirkier titles like "Demon Knights" and "Resurrection Man!"
DC Comics' "Suicide Squad" #2 hits stores October 12th and CBR News spoke with writer Adam Glass about his plans for the U.S. government's team of super villains turned black ops agents.
New York Comic Con kicks off Thursday! Direct market dips slightly in September, despite DC's New 52 boost! Disney plans 2015 exit for CEO Robert Iger! Plus much more!
Wrapping our week-long Q&A with DC Comics' New 52 creators, CBR TV asks for their favorite newly-created villains and why their bad guys have what it takes to stick it to their respective arch-heroes.
Writer Scott Snyder spoke with THE BAT SIGNAL about the villains and twists as well as the role of Gotham at the center of his first "Batman" story arc with artist Greg Capullo.
With "Batman" #1 leading the way, DC Comics took 17 of the top 20 sales spots in September's sales charts, with "Fear Itself" #6 the first Marvel title to chart, at the #8 position. ROBOT 6 has more.
CBR TV asked DC Comics' New 52 creators how they plan to raise the visibility of the lesser-known characters in their respective titles, especially when taking into account new readers DC is attempting to appeal to.
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Germany Edges Towards Keeping Euro Alive
Is Germany starting to see the economic light?
Officially, Germany is committed to keeping the single currency intact. But until recently it seemed that everything German politicians did undermined that official stance. Insisting on ever more onerous austerity conditions from struggling countries before they get bailed out. Running domestic policy in the great mercantilist tradition of beggaring their neighbors. De facto creating a European economic hegemony.
But there are signs Germany's relenting.
It seems to be taking a more realistic position on Greek debt. It's willing to extend how long Greece has to meet its debt obligations. It's willing to back a bigger European Financial Stability Facility so that it will be able to fill Greece's financing gap. And it seems that German leaders are ready to forego paper gains on Greek debt, even if they still won't accept the need to take losses.
This too will change.
What's more, there's a good chance Germany will end up becoming an engine of growth for the whole of the euro zone.
Chancellor Angela Merkel faces re-election next year, during which she'll have to balance two separate strains. One, she needs to secure the euro-zone's future, because the euro zone is the foundation on which German prosperity has been built during the past decade. This means taking losses on Greek and other euro-zone debt.
At the same time, she needs to revive an increasingly moribund German economy. With Germany's export markets stuttering, this suggests fiscal largesse.
Fortunately, encouraging Germans to boost domestic consumption through a combination of tax cuts and more fiscal spending would shore up not only the German economy but also kick-start the economies of Germany's neighbors.
Their economies are uncompetitive relative to Germany but this is already changing. During the past three years, German unit labor costs have risen, while those of Ireland, Portugal, Greece and Spain have deflated. A further boost to German domestic consumption would close the gap even faster.
Meanwhile, some of the euro-zone's automatic stabilizers are also starting to kick in. Immigration into Germany from the single currency's struggling countries has jumped. During the first half of the year, 78% more Greeks moved to Germany compared with the previous year and 53% more from Spain and Portugal.
There are plenty of bumps in the road before the single currency will be stabilized. And even then it's not viable on a long-term basis because no country will be willing to give up fiscal sovereignty to the degree necessary to keep a single-currency regime going.
But, slowly, Germany seems to be feeling its way towards keeping the euro alive for the medium term.


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Louisville, KY -- Valdosta State ensured a second game Friday with a 6-3 victory over Southern Connecticut State. Morgan Johnson's three-run homer broke a 3-3 tie and gave VSU the lead in the sixth inning then the Blazer defense retired three straight batters in the seventh to secure a spot in the final four teams left in the nation. Johnson's home run made her the first player at the NCAA Division II National Championship Tournament with multiple home runs.
Valdosta State will face Kutztown, one of two teams that are undefeated in the national tournament, at 3 p.m. Friday. With a win then, the Blazers will face Kutztown again at either 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. on Saturday for a spot in the final game at 4 p.m.
The Blazers struggled early Saturday morning for the third consecutive game. After allowing a leadoff single, Alanna Hadley walked the second batter, one of 11 free bases Hadley gave up with seven walks, two illegal pitches and two hit by pitches. With two runners on, Hadley walked the next two for Southern Connecticut State's first run of the game.
After that, Kate Hoffman, the fifth hitter, sent a foul ball to left field. Johnson made the catch in foul territory and sent the ball to the infield to try to limit runs. Samantha Posey promptly rifled the ball to second base to complete the first of three double plays in the game for Valdosta State.
Hadley and the VSU defense were able to hold Southern Conn. scoreless after that until the sixth inning. Meanwhile, the Blazers were able to put up three runs in the fifth to take a lead. Courtney Albritton was reached on a walk and Johnson did the same behind her. Posey singled next to load the bases, then Jayme Larson walked Marti Littlefield to score VSU's first run.
After Littlefield's walk, Natalia Morozova singled through the left side to score Johnson. The Blazers tried to add a run by sending April Collins, pinch running for Posey, but Southern Conn. was able to make the play at home. The Blazers still had one out to work with, and it was Ashley Steinhilber who singled almost through the right side if it wasn't for a great play by the Owls' second baseman. Still, Littlefield was able to score on the play and VSU found itself up 3-2 headed to the sixth inning.
Alyssa Downs, SCSU's biggest power hitter, led off the sixth by reaching on a hit by pitch. She moved to second on another illegal pitch and scored on a single from SCSU's Julie Muscarella to tie the game.
The Blazers were unfazed as Clare Wamsley led off the bottom of the sixth with a walk. Albritton doubled after that, then Johnson knocked her second home run of the tournament. The air went out of SCSU's dugout and the Owls went three up and three down in the top of the seventh to end their season.
Valdosta State will play again Friday as they prepare to face Kutztown at approximately 3 p.m. With a win in that game, the Blazers would advance to play Kutztown again at 10 a.m. Saturday as the Golden Bears are one of two undefeated teams at the tournament. If the Blazers could beat Kutztown twice, they will play for the championship at 4 p.m. Saturday.


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MS treatment staggers – but is it out?
Petach Tikva/Lund – Active Biotech AB suffered a severe setback in the development of its oral multiple sclerosis drug laquinimod. Together with ally Teva (Israel), the Swedish drugmaker announced that the substance failed in Phase III testing. A joint statement from the two companies stated that "results showed that the BRAVO study did not achieve its primary endpoint of reducing the annualised relapse rate." However, there was data demonstrating significant reduction in brain-volume loss and the risk of disability progression. Teva said that study participants showed a 21.5% annual reduction in relapses, a 27.5% reduction in brain volume loss and a 33.5% reduction in the risk of disability progression – as measured by the Expanded Disability Status Scale – compared to those who received a placebo. Despite the setback, the drugmaker remains committed to laquinimod, Teva officials told analysts during a conference call. And data adjustment might do the trick. MRI scans showed patients in the laquinimod group had more brain lesions, which indicates they had more severe multiple sclerosis. If study results are adjusted to remove that imbalance, laquinimod might meet its primary goal of lowering the relapse rate. Analysts remained unconvinced: "We are not aware of a precedent case where an MS drug was approved without two statistically significant trials," said Christopher Holterhoff from Oppenheimer & Co Inc. Analysts from Nordea Markets slashed the price target for Active Biotech to SEK40 from SEK70, while at the same time upgrading its recommendation from "Sell" to "Hold". The company's shares have dropped by about 60% since the beginning of August.


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Hi everyone, new here.
I'm in my third week of C25K and loving it!!! In fact, I'm having a very hard time not running on my rest days. Even on the days I run/walk, I just want to go again! Granted I'm only running for 3 minutes at a time, I keep wanting to do more. I guess that's a healthy attitude, lol. Anyone else feel this way?
Great attitude foe sure, but be wise. To much to soon will all most always end up with a overuse injury and burnout. Think long term, being a runner for life! Stay on your plan! After you complete this plan pick another plan and stay on it. Great job.
I just finished week 4 and I am feeling the same way! I have stuck strictly to the schedule though (for the reasons BOSNPM mentioned). When I'm not running, I spend WAY too much time on here and other running forums, haha.
However, looking at the schedule, it seems like things get really tough from the end of week 5 on... I just hope I don't get discouraged on those long runs! I suppose I will just try to take it easy and slow. I heard that most people quit around week 4 or 5, but I feel like I have comitted so much time to this, why stop now?
I now how you feel but I'm trying to stick with the program so I don't hurt myself or burn out. I am getting ready to start week 4 today! I'm nervous about the five minute runs. The three minute ones were no where near as bad as I thought. When I started it took all I could do to run sixty seconds so I think I've accomplished a lot! I am signed up for my 2nd 5K the end of December and hopeo to run the WHOLE thing!
Most people I talked to about running told me that running is somethingyou grow to love. One trial runj ust isn't going to do it and that I was likely going to hate the first run. I was wondering how to make the first period less discouraging? I read about some apps for mobiles which are created to add variety to running… have you tried them? Could anybody let me know which is the best? Thanks!
I'm on my third week too. I run Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday's. So far so good... hope I can keep it up!
On my days off I still get outside and walk a couple miles or so. It helps me stick to my routine since I still have to get up at the same time every morning and I also like getting out and getting a little work in on my off days. So far it hasn't been a problem.
One thing I thought about doing once I've completed c25k is to try running every day, but do 2 miles or so and then work on increasing my distance from there. Until then I'm following c25k to the letter.
For like two days im trying streetquest, my girlfriend brother find it. Its game-like app so we can competitive with each other.
If you like to try it there is link to download it https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.scapaflow.streetquest&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInBsLnNjYXBhZmxvdy5zdHJlZXRxdWVzdCJd bleh so long, how to hide it?
I sooooo know what you mean. It borders on obsession. There have been many days that I've gone out 2 times to run and even incorporated weightlifting into it as well. I keep telling myself that there are worse, more unhealthy, things in life to obsess on, ya know? LOL!
I now love running! I finished the c25k 2 weeks ago! Keep pushing your body with your mind and
You will make it! I have run 3 races, with my PR at the last one! I enjoyed all the races and I am
already signed up for one per month! I have also started the 10K training which starts where the
C25k stops. A great program to start when you finish the c25k!
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Stretch in multiple components using af:popup, af:region, af:panelTabbed
By Arvinder Singh on Aug 31, 2012
Case study: I have a pop-up(dialogue) that contains a region(separate taskflow) showing a tab. The contents of this tab is in a region having a separate taskflow. The jsff page of this taskflow contains a panelSplitter which in turn contains a table.
In short the components are : pop-up(dialogue) --> region(separate taskflow) --> tab --> region(separate taskflow) --> panelSplitter --> table
At times the tab is not displayed with 100% width or the table in panelSplitter is not 100% visible or the splitter is not visible.
Maintaining the stretch for all the components is difficult......not any more!!! Below is the solution that you can make use of in many similar scenarios.
I am mentioning the major code snippets affecting the stretch and alignment.
<af:dialog id="d2" type="none" title="" inlineStyle="width:1200px">
<af:region value="#{bindings.PriceChangePopupFlow1.regionModel}" id="r1"/>
The above region is a jsff containing multiple tabs. I am showing code for a single tab.
I kept the tab in a panelStretchLayout.
<af:panelStretchLayout id="psl1" topHeight="300px" styleClass="AFStretchWidth">
<af:panelTabbed id="pt1">
<af:showDetailItem text="PO Details" id="sdi1" stretchChildren="first" >
<af:region value="#{bindings.PriceChangePurchaseOrderFlow1.regionModel}" id="r1" binding="# {pageFlowScope.priceChangePopupBean.poDetailsRegion}" />
This "region" displays a .jsff containing a table in a panelSplitter.
<af:panelSplitter id="ps1" orientation="horizontal" splitterPosition="700">
<f:facet name="first">
<af:panelHeader text="PurchaseOrder" id="ph1">
<af:table id="md1" rows="#{bindings.PurchaseOrderVO.rangeSize}"
That's it!!! We're done...
Note the stretchChildren="first" attribute in the af:showDetailItem. That does the trick for us.
Oracle docs say the following about stretchChildren :
Valid Values: none, first
The stretching behavior for children. Acceptable values include:
"none": does not attempt to stretch any children (the default value and the value you need to use if you have more than a single child; also the value you need to use if the child does not support being stretched)
"first": stretches the first child (not to be used if you have multiple children as such usage will produce unreliable results; also not to be used if the child does not support being stretched)