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Preterm labor , or premature labor, is labor that occurs between the 20th and 37th week of pregnancy. A full-term pregnancy lasts 38-42 weeks. True labor includes both uterine contractions and cervical changes. Preterm labor can lead to preterm delivery. Babies who are born before 37 weeks are premature.
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Preterm labor does not always lead to preterm delivery. Preterm labor can sometimes be stopped with a combination of medication and rest. If preterm labor cannot be stopped, your doctor will try to delay delivery. During this delay, you may be given corticosteroids to speed up the baby's lung development. You may also be brought to a hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
Preterm birth is the number one cause of perinatal sickness and death. About 11% to 12% of births in the United States are premature; this translates to one in every eight births. Preterm babies have less time to develop in the womb. As a result, they are at higher risk of medical problems. They are also at greater risk for death than babies born full term. The earlier a baby is born, the greater the risks. Babies born before 28 weeks are at greatest risk for health and developmental issues. These issues include:
Babies born between 28 and 32 weeks are at lower risk for complications, compared to those born prior to 28 weeks. Those born between 32 and 35 weeks usually have only short-term medical problems. The outlook for all preterm infants continues to improve with medical advances.
Often, the cause of preterm labor is not clear. However, several factors have been identified that increase the risk. It is essential for all pregnant women to know the signs of preterm labor. The quicker you are able to respond to these signs, the better chance that your doctor can delay or prevent preterm delivery.
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Late-Preterm Infants. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee Opinion No. 404, April 2008. Available at: http://www.acog.org/Resources%20And%20Publications/Committee%20Opinions/Committee%20on%20Obstetric%20Practice/Late-Preterm%20Infants.aspx. (Reaffirmed 2011)
Prematurity. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated April 18, 2013 . Accessed April 23, 2013.
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Preterm labor and birth. March of Dimes website. Available at: http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/preterm_indepth.html. Updated September 2012. Accessed April 23, 2013.
Preterm labor and birth: overview. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development website. Available at: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/preterm/Pages/default.aspx. Updated April 3, 2013. Accessed April 23, 2013.
Preterm labor. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists website. Available at: http://www.acog.org/~/media/For%20Patients/faq087.pdf?dmc=1&ts=20130423T0923201528. Accessed April 23, 2013.
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SEVEN TRIBAL MEMBERS ON APRIL 1 SCHOOL BOARD BALLOTS Several reservation school districts have tribal members on the ballot for the April 1 School Elections. In Hot Springs, LeRoy O' Bennick, an independent Indian logger and member of the Sanders County District 14 Indian Education Commi- ttee, will seek one of two school board positions. Opposing O' Bennick are incumbent Donaldeen Montjoy and Roland Pederson. In Charlo, Lake County District No. 7, Dennis Du-mont is among four candidates for two school board seats. Dumont is a former director of the reservation Alcoholism Program and is currently a tribal Law and Order Officer. Opposing Dumont are incumbent John Sullivan, Ronald Roush and Wade Vincent. Charlo school voters will also decide on a special levy of $ 2 2,7 8 6.0 0 for operation and maintenance of the elementary school and a $16, 955.00 levy for high school operation. Voters will also be asked to approve the expenditures of some $ 15.5 -(Cont. on page 3) NO MORE AUTO TAXES Missoula: Tribal Members living on the Flathead Reservation will no longer have to pay personel property or vehicle licensing taxes. That is what a federal three judge panel in Missoula ruled last week. The federal judges, in a case brought by the tribes and three tribal memebers against the state of Montana, found that the state has been collecting vehicle and personal property taxes "illegally" and ordered the state and the counties of Missoula, Lake and Sanders to discontinue assessing these taxes. Whether or not the ruling entitles qualified tribal members to refunds for taxes paid over the past several years is not yet clear. However, the ruling clearly states that tribal member residents of the reservation will no longer have to pay property taxes on vehicles when they are licensed. The same three federal judges...Ninth Circuit Judge, James Browning, San Francisco, Missoula District Judge Russell Smith and Billings District Judge William Jameson, also reaffirmed its May, 1974 cigarette tax ruling. The judges, in a review of the earlier decision, ruled that the state cannot collect taxes on cigarettes sold to tribal members in reservation smoke-shops. The affirmation still left open the question of whether or not smokeshop cigarettes sold to non-members can be taxed by the state. Both the cigarette and personal property tax ruling followed a far-reaching U.S. Supreme court decision in May of 1973. The nation's highest court found in the case of a Navajo woman that states cannot assess enrolled Indians living on their own reservations for state income taxes. In the McClannahan (Continued on page 3) TRIBES BID TO TAKE OVER KERR DAM LICENSE Dixon: Five years from now, the tribes may be in the business of peddling Indian power ...that is, tribally owned electrical power. In a resolution endorsed March 14, the Tribal Council asked the Secretary of the Interior and the U.S. Congress to license Kerr Dam to the tribes. Montana Power Company currently holds the license to the 36-year old hydro electric dam but it is due to expire May 20,1980. The recovery resolution asks the Department of Interior and Congress to intervene in behalf of the tribes when the Federal Power Commission begins reviewing Kerr Dam license applications. The review process is scheduled to start five years before the expiration of the current license which means sometime later this spring The tribes currently lease the Kerr Dam power site to the utility for $950,000 per year. The dam now contains three electrical generators approximately five miles below Flathead Lake. Part of the tribe's annual lease of the facility includes the power storage value of the Lake. The fifty year license on the original two generators at Kerr Dam was approved in 1930 by the FPC. The license was issued to the Rocky Mountain Power company but by the time the dam was completed in 1939, it had been transferred to Montana Power. Construction on Kerr Dam began in the late 30's after the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the newly formed Tribal Council negotiated for lease of the power site. Prior to the completion (Continued on page two)
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— Officials are hoping to get more applicants for an entry level police officer job in the borough.
"I would like to see more people apply," said John Seijk, a member of the Honesdale Borough Police Commission.
To date, Seijk said they have only received four applicants for the position.
Seijk said the position would be "great for veterans," noting there are good benefits which come along with the position.
He also said it's a great opportunity for someone to get in on the ground floor of law enforcement.
"With so many people unemployed, I think there are many people out there who would apply for this position," said Seijk.
The position closes Aug. 31, he said.
Anyone interested in the position can call or stop by borough hall. You call 253-0731 and ask for Judy.
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Creator Mike Mignola, editor Scott Allie and artists Tyler Crook and James Harren discussed the long-awaited "Hellboy in Hell," "B.P.R.D.," the "Joe Golem" movie deal and the greater Hellboy universe at NYCC 2012.
Penguin pursuing graphic novels for middle-grade and young-adult readers! Stan Lee explains his YouTube channel! Mike Mignola talks in-depth about his comics, books and movies! Kieron Gillen on "Young Avengers"! Plus more!
In the wake of "Return of the Master" and the renumbering "B.P.R.D." from issue #100 on, Mike Mignola, John Arcudi and Scott Allie reveal 2013 plans while sharing an exclusive look at Kevin Nowlan's Lobster Johnson cover!
At his spotlight panel at the Las Vegas Comic Expo, Mike Mignola talked about his new series "Hellboy in Hell," potential upcoming movie projects, his creative process and more.
This week, the Rocketeer gets the spotlight, flying saucers battle jet fighters, X-Force takes a stroll, a private eye gives the stink eye and Jonathan Hickman picks up the hammer and sickle.
Courtesy of Dark Horse, CBR debuts an exclusive preview of Mike Mignola's "Hellboy in Hell" #1 and the first look at Dave Johnson & Ryan Sook's "B.P.R.D." covers for December.
Courtesy of Dark Horse Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Return of the Master" #1 by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi & Tyler Crook, on sale August 29.
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As Rocket Raccoon prepares for a key role in Marvel NOW! as well as on the silver screen, check out these great Rocket Raccoon Easter eggs from Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Mike Mignola!
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola spoke with CBR TV about his recently deceased demonic hero and the plans he has in store for him in the months ahead, Ron Perlman's return to the character for Make-A-Wish and more.
"Hellboy" creator Mike Mignola, Dark Horse editor Scott Allie and artists Cameron Stewart and Tyler Crook came to Comic-Con to answer fan questions about the future of the Hellboy Universe.
The first 4-issue series of Hellboy's life after death places him on a new path as a wanderer in Mike Mignola's ideal fantasy land. The artist discusses cutting loose artistically, reviving old foes and just being himself.
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Dark Horse has provided CBR with an exclusive preview of Eisner Award winners Mike Mignola and Cameron Stewart's "B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Exorcism" #1! The series debuts June 27.
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Greg McElhatton gives "B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth: The Pickens County Horror" #2 4.5 stars saying the issue by Mike Mignola, Scott Allie and Jason Latour is "a trip you'll definitely want to take."
Dark Horse has provided CBR with exclusive advance looks at new comics hitting stores May 9, including Cailtin R. Kiernan's "Alabaster: Wolves" #2 and "Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand" #5.
The "B.P.R.D." universe has expanded, but ongoing writer John Arcudi keeps the center holding. CBR spoke with Arcudi about "B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth: The Devil's Engine," debuting in May.
Longtime "Hellboy" & "B.P.R.D." editor Scott Allie spoke to CBR about the Bureau tales he co-wrote with Mike Mignola, as well as the series' direction in the second half of 2012.
Dark Horse has provided CBR News with an exclusive preview of "B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Long Death" #3 by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi and James Harren. It's Wendigo vs. Jaguar God on April 18!
CBR TV spoke with Mike Mignola during WonderCon, discussing the artist/writer's creative process, his new novel with Christopher Golden - "Joe Golem and the Drowning City" - and the post-death future of Hellboy.
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Expanding rapidly to accommodate retiring baby boomers, Camas, Wash., had a stressed, aging sewer infrastructure that required replacement or refurbishment of many sections and substantial investment in new systems. With site limitations thrown into the mix, keeping the sewer system healthy required an innovative solution, which engineers found in a pre-engineered lift-station package.
Many of the new subdivisions are going up in the northwest part of town, where pressure sewers traditionally have been used. Septic tank effluent pump (STEP) pressure sewers are used when the layout of a site prevents effluent from running downhill. STEPs use household septic tanks to settle out solids; specially designed effluent pumps deliver wastewater through small-diameter plastic piping to a treatment site.
"We started with the pressure sewer systems years ago—1500-gallon tanks with submersible pumps," says city engineer Wes Heigh. Such systems require significant maintenance, and the smaller lot size typical of new developments has prohibited use of pressure sewer systems.
In recent years, the city has been involved heavily in improving and extending its sewers. An intregal part of this effort is the pre-engineered package lift station, provided by Roseburg, Ore.-based Romtec Utilities (see sidebar). As part of its capital improvement program, the city has upgraded five existing stations and installed seven new lift stations in or near new residential developments. The packaged lift stations let Camas quickly get the equipment it needs from one source. "We wanted quality components but did not want to have to deal with multiple vendors," says city project engineer Jim Hodges.
Standardization within the network is also a concern, particularly since the city does not build the lift stations for new residential areas—developers do, then dedicate them to the city.
The city has installed a series of large fiberglass "community" tanks, with a total capacity of 110,000 gallons. Three 20,000-gallon tanks and two 25,000-gallon tanks were placed upstream of the wet well. The entire sanitary sewer flows into these tanks; solids are stored and liquids routed through the tanks into the inlet pipe in the wet well. The lift station then pumps the liquids into the sanitary sewer system. The pit for the tanks and the wet well, sized to compensate for the area's high ground-water, is 25 feet deep.
"Instead of many individual STEPtanks, we would rather maintain a pump station," says Heigh. Developers install the lift stations and the city handles maintenance. That arrangement is a big reason why officials have specified the packaged lift stations.
— Megan Monson is a freelance writer based in Myrtle Creek, Ore.


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Systems and security management company Tanium secured $90 million in its first venture funded financing from Andreessen Horowitz, marking the firm's second largest investment to date. Tanium will use the funding to support continued product innovation and company expansion.
Founded in 2007, Tanium is the "central nervous system" for half of the Fortune 100, five of the top 10 largest global banks and four of the top 10 global retailers. The company spent five years building and refining its technology to meet the needs of the most rigorous enterprise environments, giving them unique real-time visibility and access to data in seconds that used to take hours, days or weeks. Using Tanium, CIOs, CISOs and IT professionals with highly distributed enterprise architectures can detect and mitigate damages from outages and cyber-attacks within seconds and distribute and install updates and shut down processes or executables instantaneously.
"Enterprise networks have grown exponentially during the last decade while the technology to secure and manage these systems has stagnated. The result is that simple, preventable issues result in debilitating outages and attacks cannot be identified or managed until it's too late," said Orion Hindawi, co-founder and CTO of Tanium. "By completely rethinking how IT professionals manage, secure and maintain the end points in their network Tanium gives them the ability to interrogate, manage update and secure their systems in a fraction of the time."
How it Works
Tanium offers a new approach to systems and security management with a completely new communications architecture that addresses the unique challenges posed by modern enterprise networks. By collecting and processing billions of metrics across endpoints in real-time, and allowing enterprises to rapidly change the state of those endpoints, IT managers using Tanium can do everything from proactively identifying and fixing operational issues, to fending off professional-grade security attacks.
"The Tanium team has accomplished nothing short of a complete reinvention of how IT Professionals manage, secure, and maintain the end-points in their network: every node on the network can now be interrogated, managed, updated, and secured, instantly from a browser," said Andreessen Horowitz partner Steven Sinofsky. "As an already successful and profitable company with dozens of customers in massive, mission-critical and global deployments, this type of innovative and inventive technology can only come about from a team with years of experience and a depth of understanding of the enterprise. We could not be more excited to be leading this investment in Tanium, and I'm delighted to join the Board and work closely with David, Orion, and the rest of the team."
As part of its continued growth, Tanium has also announced the appointment of Steven Sinofsky, board partner at Andreessen Horowitz, to its board of directors. He joins existing members that include Chairman David Hindawi, Tanium co-founder and CEO; Gordon Davidson, of Fenwick & West, LLP; Orion Hindawi, Tanium co-founder and CTO; Nathan Brill, and Morton Simonsen.
For additional insight into this news, please read Steven Sinofsky's blog: http://a16z.com/2014/06/22/tanium-magic/
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The YouTube sensation known as Psy, aka Park Jae-Sang, is best known for his viral video "Gangnam Style." America loves him But he hasn't always loved America so much.
But a recently unearthed video shows the singer performing in 2004 as part of a protest against the 37,000 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, the singer smashed a camouflaged American tank onstage, according to Mediaite.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, it wasn't the first time Psy expressed anti-American sentiments. In a song titled, "Dear American," he reportedly delivered the lines, "Kill those (expletive) Yankees who have been torturing Iraqi captives," during a 2002 concert in South Korea.
He sure doesn't seem minding spending all those Yankee dollars though, does he?
"Kill those (expletive) Yankees who have been torturing Iraqi captives/Kill those (expletive) Yankees who ordered them to torture/Kill their daughters, mothers, daughters-in-law and fathers/Kill them all slowly and painfully," he continued.
Nice. He doesn't quite seem so cuddly anymore, does he?
The 2004 concert was in protest against the killing of Kim Sun-Il, a South Korean missionary and translator who was beheaded in Iraq by militants. Sun-Il was murdered after the South Korean government proceeded with plans to send 3,000 additional troops to the country, CNN reported.
Psy told Rolling Stone he was sorry and blamed the episodes on his "emotional reaction" to the war in Iraq.
"As a proud South Korean who was educated in the United States and lived there for a very significant part of my life, I understand the sacrifices American servicemen and women have made to protect freedom and democracy in my country and around the world," said Psy in a statement. "The song -- from eight years ago -- was part of a deeply emotional reaction to the war in Iraq and the killing of two innocent Korean civilians that was part of the overall antiwar sentiment shared by others around the world at that time. While I'm grateful for the freedom to express oneself I've learned there are limits to what language is appropriate and I'm deeply sorry for how these lyrics could be interpreted. I will forever be sorry for any pain I have caused anyone by those words.
"I have been honored to perform in front of American soldiers in recent months -- including an appearance on the Jay Leno show specifically for them -- and I hope they and all Americans can accept my apology. While it's important we express our opinions, I deeply regret the inflammatory and inappropriate language I used to do so. In my music I try to give people a release, a reason to smile. I have learned that though music, our universal language we can all come together as a culture of humanity and I hope that you will accept my apology."
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ROYAL FAMILY REACTS TO DEATH OF NURSE: The royal family has reacted to the news of the death of Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who earlier this week unwittingly released news about Kate Middleton's medical condition to Australian radio hosts impersonating Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles.
In related news Friday, the two DJs behind the prank announced they have taken themselves off the air. It was not known when they would return.
"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jacintha Saldanha," read a statement from a St. James's Palace spokesman. "Their Royal Highnesses were looked after so wonderfully well at all times by everybody at King Edward VII Hospital, and their thoughts and prayers are with Jacintha Saldanha's family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time."
The duchess was admitted to the hospital Monday and was discharged Thursday.
A U.K. Metropolitan Police spokeswoman told E! News that police were called at approximately 9:35 a.m. Friday to a report of a woman found unconscious at an address in central London. Medical personnel pronounced the 46-year-old married mother of two dead at the scene, which according to the New York Daily News, was just yards away from the hospital. Police would not confirm if the death is being ruled a suicide.
"It is with very deep sadness we confirm the tragic death of a member of our nursing staff, Jacintha Saldanha," said a statement from a King Edward VII hospital spokesman. "Jacintha was an excellent nurse and well-respected and popular with all of her colleagues. We can confirm that Jacintha was recently the victim of a hoax call to the hospital. The hospital had been supporting her throughout this difficult time."
According to E! News, Saldanha fielded the prank call from Mel Greig and Michael Christian, hosts of an Australian radio show called "2 Day." She reportedly transferred the call to another nurse who provided medical information on the Duchess of Cambridge, who was being treated for hyperemesis gravidarum, an acute form of morning sickness. Buckingham Palace later publicly castigated the hospital for the "breach."
The radio station later issued an apology after the prank, stating, "We thought we'd be hung up on as soon as they heard our terrible accents. We're very sorry if we've caused any issues for Kate or the nurse. It was honestly meant as fun and hope the nurse and Kate are OK."
The DJs have since taken themselves off the air, effectively suspending themselves. Southern Cross Austereo, the company that owns the station, said a statement "SCA and 2Day FM are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the death of nurse Jacintha Saldanha from King Edward VII's Hospital. SCA and the hosts have decided that they will not return to their radio show until further notice out of respect for what can only be described as a tragedy."
According to TMZ, SCA said the CEO has spoken with both DJs, who are "deeply shocked" over the tragedy.
LINDSAY LOHAN MAY HAVE SCORED HERSELF A HUNK: Max George of boy band The Wanted and Lindsay Lohan might be in a romance after all.
After denying he invited Lohan to the group's Philadelphia show, according to TMZ, he's now confessing he really did. And somehow, afterward, she ended up on the band's tour bus on the way to its Thursday night show in Boston.
Maybe he appreciates how much she really, really appreciates their music.
Sources told TMZ that Lohan was on the bus as George's "guest."
So that's what the kids call it know -- being each other's "guest."
Supposedly, "George doesn't want a girlfriend, but doesn't mind having Lindsay around," a source told TMZ.
George made headlines when he was identified as a possible cause for a New York nightclub fight in which Lohan allegedly punched a Florida psychic. Lohan was charged with assault after the incident.
TOM BRADY AND GISELE BUNDCHEN BREED AGAIN: Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen now have a second totally unlucky child.
The NFL star and his model wife welcomed their second child on Wednesday, a baby girl named Vivian Lake, who will, no doubt, grow up without looks, money, smarts or charm.
Should we be considering the ramifications of these two breeding? If they have enough children, will the rest of us even have a chance?
According to E! News, the 32-year-old Bundchen shared the news on Facebook Friday morning, along with an adorable photo of her holding her new daughter's hand.
That's right, I said "adorable." And I'm not getting all misty ... at all.
"We feel so lucky to have been able to experience the miracle of birth once again and are forever grateful for the opportunity to be the parents of another little angel," she wrote.
"Vivian Lake was born at home on Dec. 5. She is healthy and full of life. Thank you all for your support and well wishes. We wish you and your families many blessings."
OK ... (sob). Thanks.
The couple also has a 3-year-old son, Benjamin.
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Saturday is Dec. 8, the 343rd day of 2012. There are 23 days left in the year. The Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, begins at sunset.
1776: During the Revolutionary War, Gen. George Washington's retreating army crossed the Delaware River from New Jersey into Pennsylvania.
1854: Pope Pius IX proclaimed the Catholic dogma of the Immaculate Conception, which holds that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was free of original sin from the moment of her own conception.
1941: The United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Japan, a day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
1949: The Chinese Nationalist government moved from the Chinese mainland to Formosa as the Communists pressed their attacks.
1961: A fire at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut resulted in 16 deaths. The Beach Boys' first single, "Surfin'," was released.
1972: A United Airlines Boeing 737 crashed while attempting to land at Chicago-Midway Airport, killing 43 of the 61 people on board, as well as two people on the ground; among the passengers who died were Dorothy Hunt, wife of Watergate conspirator E. Howard Hunt, U.S. Rep. George W. Collins, D-Ill., and CBS News correspondent Michele Clark.
1980: John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by an apparently deranged fan.
1982: A man demanding an end to nuclear weapons held the Washington Monument hostage, threatening to blow it up with explosives he claimed were inside a van. (After a 10-hour standoff, Norman D. Mayer was shot dead by police; it turned out there were no explosives.)
1987: President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev signed a treaty at the White House calling for destruction of intermediate-range nuclear missiles.
1992: Americans got to see live television coverage of U.S. troops landing on the beaches of Somalia as Operation Restore Hope began (because of the time difference, it was early Dec. 9 in Somalia).
2002: Iraq's massive dossier detailing its chemical, biological and nuclear programs arrived in New York; the U.N. Security Council agreed to give full copies to the United States and the four other permanent council members: Britain, France, Russia and China.
2007: The Justice Department and CIA announced a joint inquiry into the spy agency's destruction of videotapes of interrogations of two suspected terrorists. Florida quarterback Tim Tebow became the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy.
2011: Former MF Global CEO Jon Corzine was called before Congress to explain the collapse of the securities firm just over a month earlier; Corzine told the House Agriculture Committee he didn't know what happened to an estimated $1.2 billion in missing clients' money. The 161-day NBA lockout ended when owners and players ratified the new collective bargaining agreement.
Actor-director Maximilian Schell (82), rock singer-musician Gregg Allman (65), reggae singer Toots Hibbert (Toots and the Maytals) (64), Actress Kim Basinger (59), rock musician Warren Cuccurullo (56), rock musician Phil Collen (Def Leppard) (55), rock musician Marty Friedman (50), actress Teri Hatcher (48), singer Sinead O'Connor (46), actor Dominic Monaghan (36).
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Wall Street needs to pay its fair share
May 19, 2013
I read with interest the letter by Congressman McKinley bemoaning the jobless recovery saying that "… what's happening on Wall Street is not translating to Main Street across America." So true....
Great editorial! How did this newspaper ever allow it to be printed. Corporations and big business would have to pay taxes...never. As Leona Helmsley said, "Only the little people pay taxes." Welcome to the Republican world.
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The Lantus Tour of Somerville races are in the "criterium" format, which means that the cyclists race around a relatively short circuit (this one was between 1.25 and 1.35 miles long) for a set number of laps. This had the advantage of allowing me to find a set point from which to cheer the riders and photograph the races. Given that I was traveling with a folding spectator chair, sunscreen, water, and snacks, being able to set up a "base camp" and work from there is a Good Thing.
We arrived around 10:30, shortly before the first race was scheduled to start. I spotted a Team Type 1 tent on our way in, so that's where we headed first. I introduced myself and was told I probably wanted to speak with Sean (Weide, the team's PR manager), who could be found at the team's main tent, on the green in front of the old courthouse. This was a large generic event-tent where representatives from sponsor Sanofi-Aventis were handing out literature and cold water, and directing the public through the autograph/receiving line. Shortly after arriving, I got a chance to speak with, and pose for photos with, Monique Hanley, Kori Seehafer, and Morgan Patton of the women's professional team. Then I met Sean and exchanged cards, and I was introduced to team founder Phil Southerland, spoke with him a bit, and got my photo taken with him.
Later in the day, I had a chance to talk with Matt Brooks and Timothy Hargrave of the elite squad. Timothy had been demonstrating his Omnipod to another fan, and when Matt took out his Omnipod PDM, we got to talking about the new-version (color) controller Amy Tenderich reviewed on Diabetes Mine, the general-run-for-controllers when anyone hears a pump or CGM beep tone, off-label uses of the Freestyle Flash/Freestyle Lite port light, and Abbott's Freestyle Promise Program. Matt showed me the blue "easy grip" silicone cover on his Lite -- every diabetic on the team has a different color, making it easier to tell which meter belongs to whom.
The Lantus Tour of Somerville was the last day of a weekend's full of races. While there were victories earlier in the weekend, Team Type 1 had only one podium placement on Sunday: professional Aldo Ino Ilesic placed third in the last race of the day, the 50-mile Kugler-Anderson Memorial Tour of Somerville. The awards for that race were presented around 4:30PM. By that time, many of the spectators had left for the day, so it was not too difficult to see something of the presentations.
After six hours in the sun, we were tired and sunburnt, and with the various teams' and vendors' displays already taken down, we made our way back to the car, home, and over 500 frames of photos to sort through. Thank you Somerville, Sanofi-Aventis, and Team Type 1 for a wonderful day of racing.
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A Golden Meadow woman sparked a multi-agency search when she fled to the swamp and later lied about being kidnapped, raped and delivering a baby before it was stolen, Terrebonne sheriff's deputies said.
Kelly Brown, 34, on South Bayou Court, is charged with criminal mischief for allegedly filing a false complaint, detectives said.
The Golden Meadow Police Department contacted Terrebonne deputies about 6 a.m. Thursday about a missing pregnant woman and said 911 operators had tracked her cellphone to a swamp in Chauvin, the Sheriff's Office said. Deputies later found her vehicle abandoned in the area.
The subsequent search of the swamp involved airboats, a dozen law enforcement officers and a helicopter, Terrebonne detectives said. She was found in the swamp, partially clothed.
She told the search team a man she didn't know had kidnapped her out of Golden Meadow, forced her to drive to Houma, led her to the swamp and raped her, detectives said. She spontaneously delivered the baby, she told them, and he stole the baby.
Later, however, she admitted to investigators that she lied about everything because her family thought she was pregnant and she did not know how to tell them that she was not.
On Thursday, Brown was in the Terrebonne Parish jail on a $500 bond.
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BREVARD, N.C. – Hunger Games Fan Tours will resume weekend walking tours in DuPont State Recreational Forest on March 30, and van shuttle tours will be offered on May 25 and 26.
Hunger Games fan walking tours will be available March 30, April 20, June 8, July 6, Aug. 17 and 31.
The walking tours cost $59 per person and include guides to the filming locations, lunch and camouflage, archery and slingshot lessons.
The hikes begin at Hooker Falls parking lot in DuPont State Recreational Forest. Archery and sling shot classes will take place in downtown Brevard. To make reservations, visit www.hungergamesfantours.com.
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In Their Own Words – Does He Rule the House?
This "In Their Own Words" is by Becki Becker, who has a 17-year-old son with autism. He was diagnosed at two and a half. You can read more of Becki's writing on her blog, TheOtherSideofNormal.
I overheard a comment by a family member last weekend. He commented that Tony ruled the house – and that we all tip-toed around him.
It's so true.
I didn't realize how evident that was until last weekend. It's so "normal" for us that we don't even notice it anymore. But last weekend we were staying at my parents' house and it really became apparent. Tony has certain "rules" that we've all just become accustomed to. We've all adjusted because he can't. It's not easy and it makes for a very tense environment sometimes. Here's what I noticed: (keep in mind there is no explanation for any of these – they just are …)
Rule #1: Do not yawn. Especially no yawning and talking at the same time.
Rule #2: Do not have loud background noise. That means TVs, radios, computers, vacuums, or hand mixers (can use, but need to alert him first).
Rule #3: Do not sneeze and scream at the same time (some people do that without realizing it).
Rule #4: Do not say "blah, blah, blah …" while speaking.
Rule #5: I need to see all your old photographs when I visit.
Rule #6: I also need to take a mental inventory of all your DVDs, and any VHS movies you may have.
Rule #7: I rule the TV. I will block the other channels while I'm here, but will unblock them before I go.
Rule #8: No loud unexpected laughter. Please.
Rule #9: Unlimited baths are expected.
Rule #10: Friday night is pizza night. It must be gluten-free.
Rule #11: I need to touch you on the chin and the head every time you yawn, sneeze, or sing.
Rule #12: Keep things orderly and predictable. Please. I need to know the schedule.
Rule #13: No deviations in the schedule. Please.
Rule #14: Absolutely do not change your mind or give me more options.
There are so many other things I could add, so many that they don't even seem odd to me anymore. To all those we've visited, I'm sorry. I hope it doesn't reflect as bad parenting. It is what it is. It's part of his disorder — some of these rules come and go, some have been around for years.
What is the lesson here? I'd appreciate any and all advice. In the meantime, we will continue to follow the rules. Because it keeps peace in our house. And peace of mind is all we're asking for …
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August 29, 2010 at 10:27 am
I had to chuckle, some of these are just a tad familier. ;)
September 16, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Yes they are, he can comprimise and he will learn to adapt slowly, Luke has his routine down, sometimes it varies and he isnt thrilled but he deals with it.
August 29, 2010 at 11:07 am
I read lots of articles and can somewhat relate but this one it seems like i wrote it. Although are rules to follow may be different we do the same thing.
August 29, 2010 at 11:17 am
Pick your battles. These seem like pretty simple things to do in order to make another human being more comfortable in a difficulty world. Just read a post the other night about a kiddo whostuck his head through glass cause he wanted milk and she insisted on water. I mean really is it worth the possible injury? And if you're worried about an accident water has no solids and is more likely to cause that than milk. We try to follow many of the same "rules" in our house and find it is more peaceful than ever. We can all use the quiet after the hectic day we often live. And I wish I could get Lucas to take the tv from me. Then I might be able to read a magazine article. I've given up the dream of reading a whole book again.
August 29, 2010 at 11:18 am
Know that you are not alone, my son is 3 and he "rules" are house as well. I don't care anymore what anyone thinks-following his rules keep me sane.
August 29, 2010 at 11:22 am
I know that to many, the consistantcy of our days seem to have the 'child' in the drivers seat. BUT, and I think this is a BIG BUT…. the things they ask for, in their own way of course, are NOT 'power mongers'.. but the way to keep their world in balance. Our grandson is a treasure, and has just as many 'needs' (I don't think 'rules' is always the best description.. ) He 'just' at 5 adjusted to the blender (which we use all the time, but had hooked up in the garage so the noise was minimal.. BUT.. again.. have you ever had to sit 'next to the speakers' at a wedding.. Of course you are jangled by the end of the reception!
With a little gentle nudge, we have moved into a less stringent routine, but I have to admit.. I 'like' knowing just where everything is myself..
So 'enjoy' that angel who knows what he wants..
God bless
August 29, 2010 at 11:27 am
I Know the consistancy of our days may seem the 'child' is in the driver's seat, BUT.. what they ask for is not necessarily as a 'power monger' but the way to keep their world in balance.
Our own 5 yr old, just accepted the 'blender' in the house (not the garage where we chose, for him) but have you ever sat next to the speaker at a reception??
I rest my case :O)
God bless that angel..
August 29, 2010 at 11:29 am
God bless him.. HE knows what he needs, wish most people did too..
August 29, 2010 at 11:36 am
So familiar in my house, too! I really don't like it when family members think we're bad parents because we "give" on certain things. Like you said, it keeps peace in the home and we choose our battles otherwise. I should really write down our rules! Such a great post!
August 29, 2010 at 11:41 am
Becki – Thanks for sharing. You are doing the best you can in the best interest of your son and I applaud you for that. As you said, he can NOT adapt, so YOU have. It's unfortunate when family and friends are unable to broaden their perspective enough to see how your son sees the world. Their negative perspectives such as "rules the house" and "tip toe around" are just ignorant thinking (lack of knowledge and experience). I once heard that Autistic children march to the beat of a different drummer – No. They are the drummer.
Whose's to say THEIR world isn't the one WE should adapt to – not the other way around?
September 6, 2010 at 1:18 pm
I really appreciate your comment here. I often have these kind of thoughts about whose to say that someone is doing or viewing something incorrectly. I often think that my son views certain activities with more interest then I do because he has found some detail fascinating about it that I haven't even noticed. This is priceless.
August 29, 2010 at 11:51 am
I know a few of these rules as they are in my own house. My son who is now 14 has PDD/NOS, for a long time we did not know what was wrong with our son. We never got an accurate diagnosis for him until he was almost 10. I always wondered why he would hide when I turned on the vacuum cleaner, or the mixer or if the tv was a tad too high.
August 29, 2010 at 11:54 am
One of the rules at our house is "things for goodbye". Anytime we part my son and I must go through a routine of motions (kiss, hug, blow kiss, air hug, high five) and words (goodbye and bye, I Love you Mommy, I love you too Maxwell, thank you Mommy, you're welcome sweetheart…). If I mess up my part of the script we have to start all over again. When this first started it was endearing, but at times inconvenient when I was in a hurry ( I mess up more when I'm rushed).
But.. what it has become is the thing that grounds me each day. I have come to need this routine as much if not more than my son. As I go out to face the uncertainties of the day this little routine give me a sense of peace that I find I cannot do without. And in this I have been given a gift, a glimpse into my son's world that makes all the other "rules" (some not so endearing as this one),easier to live with.
August 29, 2010 at 12:04 pm
i can understand my 19 year old daughter couldn't stand any kind of noise but now she fine…. she laugh and smiles all the time… she loves watching TV and loves music and loves for you to touch her hand or give her a hug …i had hard time couldn't even get a hug and now i can ….. some children and adults with autism are diff…. take care and god bless……
August 29, 2010 at 12:14 pm
It sort of reminds me of "rules" the newbery honor book by cynthia lord. :)
August 29, 2010 at 12:31 pm
This is a great set of observations….I have to ask myself now what our rules are. My son is very high-functioning and has learned to adjust better than other autistic kids, but one rule is NO LOUD ALARMS (like the smoke detector or a fire alarm at school). These ruin his day. Literally.
I think that sometimes people think autistic kids are very stubborn and "rule the roost," but your comment that you've adjusted because he can't speaks volumes about the nature of autism. Thanks for sharing!!
August 29, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I have a 15, almost 16 yr old son with Aspergers. A lot of these rules are also a part of our every day living. Sometimes it irritates his older sister, but other times his sister is his biggest advocate. Lots of Love and Patience is what gets us through … and the Love of God!!!
August 29, 2010 at 1:30 pm
I completely understand the wanting peace in the house. These rules make your son's world predictable and safe for him. But this sounds like a perpecutally stressful state for your family to live in, and his way of being will not be understood as he gets older & interacts with his community. Peers will not be so understanding. Teachers will find it difficult to have him in the class. Will he be able to attend college or have a job if constant control of his environment is his way of living? It's in the best interest of your entire family to help your son be able to manage change in all areas of his life. I highly recommend the Relationship Development Intervention program. It will help you address issues not only with your son but with the quality of life of all family members. http://www.rdiconnect.com.
August 29, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Agreed its so true its so much easier to let him run things.I just feel bad sometimes for my other children because its like my son with autism is like the sun and our family revolves around him and that's ok too we wouldn't change him if we could we love him autism rules or not!!!!
August 29, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Interesting… has he been able to receive ABA services?
August 29, 2010 at 4:30 pm
rule# 1 when i wave goodbye then i am leaving with or with out you (he is 3)
August 29, 2010 at 5:25 pm
no matter what I am still a human being with feelings and want to be included
August 29, 2010 at 5:26 pm
It's best to switch his schedule up a little. His parents are not always going to be around to make sure his rules are being followed!
August 29, 2010 at 5:39 pm
My son Mathew rules the house… He's just 10 and really sometimes I really don't know what to do…
August 29, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Wow. This sounds like life with my control-freak, abusive, ex husband. I have sometimes wondered if he had Aspergers, but he was diagnosed with Borderline and Narcissism. Fascinating.
August 29, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Does anyone know how to get the regional center to pay for ABA therapy?
August 29, 2010 at 10:06 pm
I had to read out loud to my husband….we had a few in common with our son. We affectionately call him "The Little Dictator." Thanks for sharing!!
August 30, 2010 at 12:10 am
We have about a third of the ones you've listed plus a bit more. It really is amazing, such as "I can't be in a public restroom while the toilets are flushing" or "If my PB&J isn't has to have the crust on it (although I won't eat it) and be cut into small triangles."
So many things we just do, because they haven't the ability to handel otherwise.
August 30, 2010 at 6:25 am
Totally understand "the rules". We ive by them at our house as well. My son is also 17 and will be 18 in November. We have always had a saying since he was diagnosed at 3, "if Colin is happy, everyone is happy"…
We just always do certain things and life will be much easier. Sometimes getting other people to understand that and follow the rules is the hardest thing!
August 30, 2010 at 8:57 am
The lesson is one your relative must learn. I am soooooooo tired of people telling me that my 3-year-old is spoiled. She has a neurological disorder called autism, which is just, if not more, as disabling as any other "handicap." I have been told that all Jean needs is a "good spanking." Spanking Jean would be analogous to spanking a newborn because she wakes up at 3:00 A.M. to eat: Crying/screaming is the only way each child is able to communicate. We accomodate Jean however we can in order to help her avoid the frustration that accompanies her presence in world she cannot comprehend. Don't you ever apologize for doing the same for your son.
September 4, 2010 at 9:53 am
I am so encouraged by reading everyone's comments on this issue. I have a daughter with PDD/Aspergers, age 15. She and her brother live at my house and their dad's, 50/50 and unfortunately each household is different from the other. Their dad does not understand or has he attempted to learn about our daughter's autism. Therefore, when he becomes frustrated with her, he has become physically abusive to her. I continue to report to the providers and police involved (I am a social worker myself), but because there is not physical evidence, they can't do anything legally, so I am looking at other avenues. Undoubtedly, it's hurting both my children emotionally. Their dad believes that I "give in" to my daughter and don't know how to discipline. It really is about picking your battles, keeping the sanity and having the knowledge about why she does things the way she does, etc is power. It is also a balance and I agree with Vicki Z as I also have to think about my son, who is typical, and keeping things fair and normal as possible for him.
August 30, 2010 at 11:46 am
Where are these people who can stop a super meltdown with discipline or help the kid fall back to sleep because someone (?) forgot to put the clock under the other kid's pillow ? We too follow so many rules, just for the sake of some calmness in our lives. Sometimes I will just agree that yes, I am an enabler, or lazy, or whatever it is I don't do that could easily "Fix the Problem !"
August 30, 2010 at 1:16 pm
My autistic son turns 20 in October, and about half of these behaviors fit him to a "t". We've also received a lot of unsolicited advice over the years on how to parent Stuart, and I am glad to hear from others who are in the same boat we are in. Until you've dealt with an 8 hour melt-down over a torn sheet or a missing teddy bear, you can't really appreciate what "peace" means. Thank you for sharing — I don't feel so alone.
August 30, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Dear Becki,
Read Susan Levy's comment. The others are very nice and sympathetic, but you asked for advice not sympthy. No child should rule the house. No child wants to rule the house. My autistic son is 19. The schools tried to "sell" me the the idea that autistic people need everything to be in order. I could see that we'd be prisoners of Sam's need for order. Renee, who said that Tony reminded her of her ex husband is not far off. Our autistic children need to live in this world, and no matter what we parents think, there are more people who will not want to deal with our kids' rules than there are autistic people. The world out there will not understand and they won't have to. It is so hard to help our children. Much of ABA is useless and does more harm than good. Many of the medications to help them have terrible side effects and do very little, but to just give in is not really the answer. If you read your essay, you mention that the situation is very stressful. Then, at the end you say all you want is peace of mind. My husband and I are worried about our son's future, when we are too old or not alive to advocate for him any longer. Our younger son, who is typical, would never want to help his big brother if we'd let his autism be the star of the show. Why should autism rule? You want Tony to have a good life, even more than you want peace of mind. Read the messages that give you good, sound advice. It hurts when relatives say things, but that's not the point. You are very strong to share and put it out there and ask for help. You do need help helping Tony. He can change and adjust. Why do we sell our autistic children short? We want the world to meet our children half way, and we need to help our children to understand that they can make an effort to adjust to the bigger world. Sincerely, Vicky Z.
August 30, 2010 at 11:03 pm
I read an article a couple of days ago about how tough parents of autistics have it–and how socially isolated we can be because of our unusual family situations. I thought to myself how that article was so late for me–I've felt so isolated for so long. We don't go out as much as we used to, every time we are invited to visit others, we think two or three times whether we should go or not, then talk to our autistic daughter about our expectations for her behaviour, then feel tense the whole time! However, when we realized this had become the norm for us, we knew that we had to change things up a bit–for our sakes and for hers!
Our daughter is 13 now. She definitely has a lot of "rules", too. However, we have found that some of her rules really impinge on our other daughter (she's 15). So we've been working on "how to live in a family" with the younger one. She is learning that sometimes she has to let people do the things that they "need" to do, too. If sister is using the computer, she will have to be patient and wait or find something else to do until sister is finished (yes, I have to referee a lot, but we have seen growth here!)
Also, when we are visiting, there are the "rules" that the other family has that we have to follow. In our house, we can spend 2 hours in the tub, but when we are visiting, there are lots of people who need to have a bath/shower, so we have to share (my digital travel alarm helped with this). When visiting, mom might bring your favorite foods to eat while the rest of the people eat what is provided by the hosts. If mom doesn't bring your food,you should try the food (don't scream "I HATE THIS"), and if you don't like it, leave it quietly on your plate. (Mom will make sure your excellent behaviour is acknowledged later, in private, and probably with a little snack, too).
Surprisingly, our daughter has done well with some of these "visiting rules" too. We never sprang the rules on our daughter, but rehearsed them at home, sometimes we got her to pretend she was the host while I screamed "I HATE THIS!"–it helped her see that the way she sometimes behaved really wasn't how others behaved and it might make other people feel sad/bad.
She is maturing, and people are generally very understanding, but she is going to have to learn to cope, I'm not always going to be there to referee all the situations.
I know that there are some people who believe that it is cruel to expect our autistic children to change, but really, we are not doing them any favors by NOT teaching them to handle different situations and that visiting others can be enjoyable even though it might be a little different than at home.
Do you have access to any social skills groups for teens? If not, check out your closest Autism Society, or talk to your son's teachers to see if they might know of some resources/good books to help your family.
Your son will always have the "rules", but he might be able to learn to tolerate other people or situations a bit more with some training.
Good luck with this–I hope I've said something that will help you out : )
August 31, 2010 at 10:25 am
I'm in Upper Marlboro, MD. I do not let my son, Mark, 30, w/autism, dictate rules in our home w/my former Navy son, 27, a full-time working graduate of NY's Culinary Institute of America. I'm in charge. My son w/autism pays no mortgage, gas, electric, phone or water bills. It's in my name. I learned behavior mod by his former private VA sp ed school which MD paid for. I'm a single parent working full time on the staff of a multinational law firm in D.C., a part-time MPA student at Strayer University in D.C., and I lecture. I suggest the parents put "parent training" on behavior mod on their son's IEP. Let's get real here.
August 31, 2010 at 10:40 am
In addition, the parents could simply say to their son, "The new rule is we make the rules."
I once heard a Larry Lipsitz lecture. (See http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/dda_md/Training/lipsitz.pdf.) He travels all over the world doing his lectures. He noted those with autism have certain "rules" to help them cope. The problem is they and they alone often know these rules and the rest of us are forced to work around them. This poses great problems in the long and short run since a reality is though there are 1.5 million in the United States now with it, they're in the minority. Hence, a need for behavior modification is in order.
Now, granted, many parents would say things in any household of a person with autism at any age should be left as is. I have often been in such homes where the person with autism "rules" the roost (no pun intended here). It begs the question: Who is really in charge? Why should anyone with autism at any age be allowed to do so? Who put them in charge? Besides, they grow and live normal life spans. Parents were there first. Trained teachers or staff (even after 21 if such persons work) do not let such occur. Otherwise, such persons would have no jobs. Plus, supervisors at any job do not stay that way if such persons dictate to them that which will or won't occur.
An argument will be made: What harm does it do to let a person say what will or won't occur in the home? My reply is we're neurotypical, logically thinking adults without developmental disabilities. We need direction only by supervisors or instructors.
We're the parents.
August 31, 2010 at 11:20 am
That is exactly what my family says!!! I feel you just pick and choose your battles especially if the child has a difficult time in different situations. I hate it when my family says that to me. I think I am doing a great job. My son has come a long way and my family agrees with that.
September 2, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Ok.. yeh I had a chuckle as well. I have two boys and a husband who are on the Austism Spectrum as well. I don't think I am a bad parent. I think it is what it is. Sure some behavior is not exceptible and we parents do out best to stamp that out.. but for them they crave order and schedule.. Some rules are so arbitrary and none sense to me.. but hey if they can get through the day with them, really so what. And when they are adults, as long as they are able to function take care of themselves and work.. it's a so what to me.. As parents, we don't have the deal or suffer from our children.. they suffer us parents. I wouldn't pay much mind to your family, I get the same reaction. But I still know what I am doing is right.
I read a shirt the other day with a alien's head on it and it said, "It's O.k. I think your weird too."
September 3, 2010 at 9:35 am
Please quit beating yourself up!! You sound like a good parent to me. You are an active participant in your son's life, and he is lucky to have you. Do not let other peoples opinion change you or your son's relationship! The old saying'"until you walk a mile in my shoes…" applies here.
Do not take anything someone says to you to heart!! They truly do not understand. Undo this doubting by everyday getting up and writing a list of positives your son has done. You need perspective to undo this doubt that has crept into your life. It will eat you alive.
September 3, 2010 at 12:13 pm
If any other person with a disability came to visit at your house, what accomidations would they expect you to make for them?
Autism is no different. People who do not deal with it every second of everyday have no idea what we are talking about. When people find out that my daughter has Autism they always say" She looks so normal". I hate this, they imply that if she looked like an alien they would be able to understand the behavior.
I have set a major "RULE" regarding people who judge how I parent my daughter with Autism and it goes" Parenting advice not welcome unless you have a child with Autism". This applies to my family too. Either support what I do to keep my daughter at peace, or stay away, because I will not miss the anguish that you cause me or my daughter.
September 3, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I hope you don't feel bad that one of your kids "rules the house". I came from a very big family, and after my brother was diagnosed with autism there were 5 of us kids at home–four girls and Austin. There were a few years where Austin did run things. No one ever thought of changing his movies for fear we'd "let the animal out of the cage." In an effort to make sure that the four girls had some "normal" parts of growing up, my parents looked into having full time care for Austin. But the surprise: even when Austin was out of the house with his therapists, my parents still often tip-toed around–just to the girls' needs. That's what happens in a family. The family-member you overheard probably just hasn't had kids yet–or has had kids but they don't talk back yet. When you live with other people–even family, there are rules. People with Autism have their own rules so us sisters and parents have to respect those rules. But they're not forever and they're not something to be ashamed of. Maybe that family member gets chewed out for buying the wrong apple juice or ice cream. They're just different things to tiptoe around.
But I can tell you mixing it up can make it better. My mom made sure to take a new route to every therapist–even though my brother would head bang in the back about the change. And she would tell him that the world was not consistent and the same and that he had to get use to winging it. We would hide his obsessive toys and make him learn to play with new ones (and have the bite marks to prove it!). New restaurants, new clothes, new patterns so he'd get used to change. And he has! He'll still ask a billion times for the place he wanted to go BEFORE he went with the group and sometimes he can go and sometimes its "Sorry, next time you can pick". But he doesn't freak out anymore.
So don't feel bad about tip toe, but don't always keep the peace either. You'll find your balance and at your pace.
September 3, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I agree. My father just doesn't get it. He says my wife and I should "push" my son alittle to "normalize" him. What he doesn't get is my son can't adapt. He doesn't have the ability. If he did then nudging him would work. He doesn't though. The rules the OP has are VERY similar to what we have. What strikes me is those who dont accept or understand Autism are very ingrained. My father wont budge on his stance any more than my son has the ability to avoid looking through the DVD/ VHS collection of wht ever house we are in. Hence we dont visit my father often. It's a sad loss, but a neccessary one.
September 3, 2010 at 8:11 pm
I completely identify with feeling as though the child with Autism rules the roost. And all the idiosynchrasies are so hard to explain to people. Of course people rush to judge us as parents. what they don't realize is that we are saving everyone present from inconsolable meltdowns, loud agitated behavior, etc., not to mention seeing our child struggling even more. I try to explain that I am not trying to censor people or control every situation. I just appreciate cooperation from others in certain situations. Those of us who live with it every day know better than anyone the severity of those meltdowns and that they don't just blow over in 5 minutes!
September 3, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Giving in to the autistic child is easier in the short run (and we have all done it), but is harmful to the child in the long term because these behaviors will further isolate him and his family. For example, most people will not invite you over a second time if your child rumages through their stuff or takes over their computer and TV. I have learned this the hard way. With autistic children, you need to have compassion for their need to control things, but this doesn't mean you give up trying to teach them to be more flexible and more socially aware. Choose one thing at a time to work on, maybe the TV. Use a social story, or discuss it orally if your child has good verbal skills. For example, I would ask my Asperger's son "How would you feel if someone came over and grabbed the remote and wouldn't let YOU watch TV? It will always be a battle for a kid with autism to try to accomodate others, just because they don't understand that others have wants and needs than they do. However, it they don't learn social skills and flexibility, what will happen to them when you are old and they have to go live in a group home? Or live with other family members who are not so willing accomodate them? A good book that I read is called Parenting Your Asperger's Child by Alan Sohn and Cathy Grayson. It discusses how to help your child be more flexible and to "be Okay" when he/she can't control things. It was a very helpful book. And does my son have good social skills? Not always! Often he is totally unacceptable, still! But we are working on it and he is 15 and he can be flexible some of the time. Keep trying!
September 4, 2010 at 4:03 am
Oh, and here comes the bad guy who will disagree with letting our child rule everyone's lives. I have two sons with Autism and no other children. One of my sons is quite retiring and doesn't fuss, but the other would like to rule the house. While I agree, we have to pick the hills to die on, I also think it does my son a huge disservice to say that he "can't" do anything. Including learning to cope with changes and adapting to the fact that the world does not revolve around him.
So my son gets to use a selected brand of soap, but he has to live with the hated scent of mom's floral soaps on my hands. We try to carry sample sizes for moving about town and on visits, but if we don't have them he has to use what's there and detest the smell of his hands until we get home. He is allowed to complain in private. He is allowed to sit on his hands to reduce transmission of the scent. He may not make comments in public. No tantrums – you're old enough to talk and express. He is allowed to be first off the car and into the house upon arrival so he can re-wash.
While Fridays are regularly much-enjoyed take-out dinner nights, there are occasions when that's not feasible. It's called life son, and the lesson is disappointment. Adjust, as there will be lots more of it. If it truly hurts, and I believe it physically does at times, you may go into your room and work it out. No locked doors, no destruction. There are piles of paper for anxiety shredding, pillows to scream into, stuffed critters to cry to, and Mom standing by with hugs when you're ready – no matter how long it takes.
It's a slow process, and I won't tell you it's easy. But it's worth it. Your child is welcome and people don't mind minor accommodations. More important, your child learns to adapt to the world where he will live long after you're not there to make it revolve around him.
September 5, 2010 at 11:40 am
Brilliantly said Annette. It sounds like you are doing all the right things!
I think the lesson from your comment is to compromise, we can't expect them to "get over it" but they do have the ability to compromise (most) and the very best thing for them (Temple Grandin agrees in many of her lectures) is that we treat them like everyone else and have expectations of them like everyone else.
Temple Grandin talks about how when she was a child with Autism in the 60's she was expected to behave a certain way and while it can be extremely difficult for them, she attributes a lot of her success to that.
I agree that we do them a huge disservice to say they 'can't'. Sometimes we keep the peace, and sometimes we have to fight a slow, gentle battle so they can learn to deal with the world without the world having to restrict and accommodate them, because it won't.
We all 'give in' sometimes though, sometimes it's just not worth the screaming, but it IS worth the battle in the long run.
September 13, 2010 at 12:09 pm
I came from a musical family and for many years my house was silent to accomodate to my son's sound sensitivities.
After reading a book about some sort of sound therapy done in Belgium, and very expensive, I decided to re-create the idea.
My son and I went up to the music room and I played the loudest music I could for many hours and I made the louded music I could.
From that weekend on, music was not an issue and now my son plays loud rock and roll. The years my family spent in silence were lost years….
Temple Grandon also said that her success was due to the fact that in the 1950's manners and appropriate behavior was drilled into all kids until it became automatic. I believe this is true.
Is everyone else going to coddle your kid and walk on egg shells around them in the real world? No. When you are gone and your kid is misbehaving, will anyone care? No.
September 16, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I understand that others may think his rules are strange and unnessary but it makes him happy and that in turn makes you happy, so who cares what you family says as long as your doing what is right for your son. None of his rules are big things, its not like he is asking them to paint all the walls green! Its the little things that keep him feeling safe. My Luke has his routine down to a Tee and is a very active 3 year old, so what if we have to sing a song everytime we take his shirt off, or he cries, so what if twinkle twinkle little star sounds like someone keeps pressing the mute button! He loves telling you bedtime stories you are not allowed to speak unless its "wow, what happend next, or then what?"If you do he starts all over. These are the little things that make our boys happy so keep on with your "rules" All his rules are completly reasonable. Its not hurting anyone, they can always watch tv in a different room. :)
September 17, 2010 at 7:41 pm
My brother's 19, and he's been affectionately known as Big Boss and His Highness.(He's ruled his special schools too.) The family's followed his rules for so long we've become accustomed to them as well. Some rules come and go with the seasons and others stay put. I'm all for sticking to the rules. It's his gift-wrapped way of letting us know what bothers him and how we can make his life easier, and we don't have to crack our heads open to figure them out. On good days the whole business adds humour to the household. Jan's reign is a comfortable one now =)
November 13, 2011 at 3:26 am
Good addition. This is just the stuff on the topic that I was looking for! Thx!


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3.14-8 Suarez Exception to Workers' Compensation
New May 10, 2013
The plaintiff <name> claims that the defendant
<name> is responsible for the injuries suffered by (him/her) on
<insert date> in one or more of the following ways:
<insert allegations>.
Anything short of genuine intentional injury sustained by the employee and caused by the employer is compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act. The exception does not include accidental injuries caused by gross, wanton, wilful, deliberate, intentional, reckless, culpable, or malicious negligence, breach of statute, or other misconduct of the employer short of genuine intentional injury. Intent refers to the consequences of an act and denotes that the actor desires to cause the consequences of (his/her) act, or that (he/she) believes that the consequences are substantially certain to follow from it. A result is intended if the act is done for the purpose of accomplishing such a result or with knowledge that to a substantial certainty such a result will ensue. An intended or wilful injury does not necessarily involve the ill will or malevolence shown in express malice, but it is insufficient to constitute such an intended injury that the act was the voluntary action of the person involved. Both the action producing the injury and the resulting injury must be intentional. The characteristic element is the design to injure either actually entertained or to be implied from the conduct and circumstances. The actual intent standard requires that the plaintiff demonstrate that the defendant deliberately caused (him/her) to injure (himself/herself) by
<insert alleged conduct>. The substantial certainty standard requires that the plaintiff demonstrate that the defendant knew that the injury suffered by the plaintiff was substantially certain to follow from the defendant's actions. Substantial certainty means more than substantial probability, but does not mean actual or virtual certainty, or inevitability. Substantial certainty exists when the defendant cannot be believed if it denies that (he/she) knew the consequences were certain to follow. To satisfy the substantial certainty standard, the plaintiff must show more than that the defendant exhibited a lackadaisical or even cavalier attitude toward worker safety.
Therefore, to escape the exclusivity of the Workers' Compensation Act, the victim of an intentional injury must prevail on the intended tort theory or the substantial certainty theory. Under the former, the actor must have intended both the act itself and the injurious consequences of the act. Under the latter, the actor must have intended the act and have known that the injury was substantially certain to occur from the act.
The law in this area is that where a worker's personal injury is covered by the Workers' Compensation Act, statutory compensation is the sole remedy and recovery in common law tort against the employer is barred and this well established principal is not eroded when the plaintiff alleges an intentional tort by (his/her) supervisor. Thus it is not enough for a supervisory employee to have committed the alleged intentional act. The correct distinction to be drawn is between a supervisory employee and a person who can be characterized as the alter ego of the corporation. If the person who committed the intentional tort is of such rank in the corporation that (he/she) may be deemed the alter ego of the corporation under the standards governing disregard of the corporate entity, then attribution of corporate responsibility for the actor's conduct is appropriate. It is inappropriate where the actor is merely a foreman or supervisor. The distinction is based on identification, not agency. If the actor can be identified as the alter ego of the corporation, or the corporation has directed or authorized the assault, then the corporation may be liable in common-law tort; if the actor is only another employee who cannot be so identified, then the strict liability remedies provided by the Workers' Compensation Act are exclusive and cannot be supplemented with common-law damages. The distinction between a supervisor or other employee and the corporation for whom (he/she) works will be disregarded, and they will be treated as one, when a corporation is a mere instrumentality or agent of the individual actor who is of such a rank that (he/she) may be deemed the alter ego of the corporation. There must be such domination of finances, policies and practices that the controlled corporation has, so to speak, no separate mind, will or existence of its own and is but a business conduit for the individual principal.
In other words, unless the plaintiff can demonstrate that the employee who allegedly committed the intentional misconduct could be considered the alter ego of the corporation, that is, one and the same, or that upper management employees somehow directed the supervisory employee to commit the alleged intentional misconduct causing the plaintiff to sustain injury, then the plaintiff cannot prevail and you should find in favor of the defendant in this case.
Stebbins v. Doncasters, Inc., 47 Conn. Sup. 638 (2002), aff'd, 263 Conn. 231 (2003);
Suarez v. Dickmont Plastics Corp., 242 Conn. 255 (1997);
Suarez v. Dickmont Plastics Corp., 229 Conn. 99 (1994).
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Scholarly Achievements - Communication
Waynesburg University's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) was awarded the Star Chapter Award for meeting specific chapter and professional development goals. The chapter was one of 27 from around the country honored with the prestigious award. A chapter must meet eight of the 10 Star Chapter requirements to earn the national award.
Seven members of the Waynesburg University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter traveled to the PNC Park Hall of Fame Club in Pittsburgh, Pa., Tuesday, Jan. 28, to work the 2014 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards. The annual ceremony celebrates the brightest stars and best work in Pittsburgh's public relations community.
Sándor Mécs, a senior communication (journalism) major at Waynesburg University, traveled to the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., to present at the 28th annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5, 2014. The Pittsburgh, Pa., native presented his paper titled, "Burnham's Managerial Revolution: The Unexamined Reality of Contemporary Class Conflict."
Waynesburg University's student newspaper, the Yellow Jacket, was recently named a regional winner in the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) annual awards contest for the Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper category.
Waynesburg University's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) held its fourth annual PR Week celebration Monday, April 7, through Friday, April 11, 2014. This week-long event recognizes the hard work and dedication public relations majors show within the field of public relations throughout the academic year.
Dr. Chad Sherman, assistant professor of communication, received the 2014 Lucas-Hathaway Teaching Excellence Award for a faculty member with a relatively recent history of teaching excellence.
WCTV, the Waynesburg University student television station, recently earned a bronze award from the 35th annual Telly Awards for its piece titled "The Buzz: November 11, 2013." Waynesburg's piece stood out among nearly 12,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries.
From Friday, Oct. 25, through Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, members of Waynesburg University's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) traveled to Philadelphia to participate in the 2013 PRSSA National Conference: Foundation for Innovation, hosted by Drexel University.
Brandon Szuminsky was named Instructor of Communication at Waynesburg University in August of 2013. He received his B.A. and M.B.A. from Waynesburg University. In the summer of 2013, he waspublished within an edited anthology marking the 75th anniversary of the iconic "War of the Worlds" broadcast. Szuminsky co-authored "Mediating Misinformation: Hoaxes and the Digital Turn," one of the chapters within "War of the Worlds to Social Media: Mediated Communication in Times of Crisis."
Kyle Oland, a senior public relations major from Westminster, Md., and Nick Farrell, a senior sports broadcasting major from Lower Burrell, Pa., took home the second and third place prizes, respectively, at the annual Gertrude Gordon Contest conducted by the Women's Press Club of Pittsburgh.
Waynesburg University's Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Chapter celebrated the public relations field with a week long event Monday, April 15 through Thursday, April 18, 2013. PR week celebrates the study of public relations by offering professional presentations, networking opportunities and activities relevant to the communication field.
The Waynesburg University Yellow Jacket won a Region One Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award for its in-depth reporting of the University's announcement of Mr. Doug Lee as president elect. Six members of the Yellow Jacket staff attended the Region 1 Spring Conference Friday, April 12 through Saturday, April 13, 2013 to accept the award.
Molly Winters, a junior public relations major, and Brittany Semco, a junior public relations and design major, traveled to Albuquerque, N.M., to represent Waynesburg University at the 2013 Public Relations Student Society of America National Assembly Thursday, April 4 through Sunday, April 7, 2013.