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A couple of weeks ago I took in a Raptors game with Mr. Should-be Right. Since the Raptors weren't doing much and we could only really spend about three minutes marveling at the fact that Juwan Howard is still in the NBA despite being at least 80 years old, we had a lot of time to talk. And, as always, our conversation eventually drifted back to our marriage pact.
We picked a new deadline after which we will marry, discussed the logistics of how it would work, and then we started musing about what our marriage would be like.
What we concluded is that it would probably be pretty fucking great.
The thought process behind this conclusion is pretty meandering, but what it basically boiled down to was the fact that Mr.Should-be Right and I would have a great marriage because we would be more respectful and considerate of one another than other couples we know. We would have lower expectations of each other than most people in relationships do. And the reason all of these things would be true is that we are not in love.
Sounds crazy, right? But think about it for a second. When we're in romantic relationships, there are expectations that we change to accomodate our partners. Not change who we are necessarily, but at very least, change our behaviour. A certified pussy hound may not have to give up his desire for new coochie when he gets into a relationship, but he damn sure is expected to curb his consumption of it. And that ball-breaking female CEO who kicks ass and takes names at work is likely expected to relax and let her husband call at least some of the shots when she gets home. So yeah – love + committed relationships = change. And changing who we are for the sake of others – especially when we view these changes as being unreciprocated or happening against our will – sometimes leads to resentment. Which leads to shitty behaviour. Which leads to fights and unhappiness.
Now I don't mean to sound as if I'm idealistic, but the fact of the matter is that, should Mr. SBR and I ever marry, there are certain things we're just not going to expect of one another. There are certain liberties we're just not going to feel free to take. Because we're not in love, I wouldn't ask more from him than basic respect and consideration; nor would he expect any more than that from me. Without the passion and messiness that comes with love, we'd have a quiet and pleasant life together.
Meanwhile, the Spectacular Asshole and I hit a little bump on the road to reconciliation recently. I'm not going to go into details because a)that's another post for another day and b)this post is already too long for a Monday but suffice it to say that some shit went down that had each of us wondering whether the other has really changed. We had a fight (during which he administered the most phenomenal hush mama) then a talk, and we seem to be back to our regularly scheduled programming of taking tentative steps back toward one another.
Now what went on between Mr. SA and I was not the worst thing in the world, but if he was a brand-new dude it would have been grounds for immediate dismissal. But for some reason, I've been hesitant to let it go. During an epic phone conversation with my girl Nickerz (who has the patience of Job when it comes to all matters max), I realized that the reason I can't quit Mr. SA just yet has little to do with who he is and much more to do with what he can do for me.
Now before you think that I've gone gold-digger on you, let me explain. It may shock you guys to know this given the amazingness that I portray here and across the internets, but there is shit in my life that I need to deal with. The specifics of the shit is basically the only thing in my life I've vowed to never ever write about in here, but suffice it to say that it's seriously serious shit that requires serious attention. And being the lazyass that I am, I put almost no effort into resolving my shit. But it's starting to catch up to me.
Whatever else we can say about Mr. SA, there is one way in which he stays winning over every man I've ever been with: he doesn't suffer laziness. When I was with him he was on me about fucking everything – from how much of my paycheque I was saving to how often I checked my oil to what time I went to bed last night to when last I had my ends trimmed. The man even offered to grease my scalp because he wasn't sure I was giving my hair adequate attention. Nothing got past Mr. SA in the past and any attempt to rationalize me not taking care of business was met with strict orders to stop talking and get it done.
In my twenties, this kind of attention to detail was frustrating. I internalized it as control and rebelled against it like the little girl I was. But in my thirties that shit is very appealing. Partly because – now that I've become mouthy in my old age – I have very few people in my life who have the balls to tell me to my face that I'm fucking up, but also because I now internalize it not as control, but as care. Because in addition to roughing me into handling my business, he also offers unwavering support. He is the best cheerleader when it comes to handling my business. And I know that if I was with him he wouldn't allow me to stay complacent about the shit I need to deal with. And that is appealing as hell.
Right now in my life there are men that amuse me. Men that frustrate me and men that baffle me. There are men who elude me and men who give me butterflies. And then there are these two men. Men who I have no real romantic feelings for, but who are good looks for me in practical ways. And since I've long since given up on the idea of falling in love again, settling down with someone who makes sense seems like the smart thing to do.
But what do you guys think? Is it okay to be with a man simply because of what he provides for you – be it money, laughter, good sex, inspiration to be better or the ability to just be yourself? Or does the absence of real feelings trump the practicalities? Speak on it in the comments.
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"Is it okay to be with a man simply because of what he provides for you – be it money, laughter, good sex, inspiration to be better or the ability to just be yourself?"
Sounds ripe for another episode of the Adonis show. I have no insight to offer so I'll just check back later and hope and pray he says something 'Adonis like'.
Wow… Just wow…
I hope I delivered on that one… Though I think I was pretty tame…
An informal research on this issue once resulted in this conclusion: The marriages that last the longest are those borne out of convenience, not love. Weird but true.
So yes, it's okay to be with a man simply for what he provides, not necessarily the material aspect alone, without the feelings.
that doesn't surprise me.
reminds me of the scene from the wedding planner when jlo's dad is explaining the arranged marriage he had. respect grew to like and like grew to love.
(or something along those lines)
"respect grew to like and like grew to love."
I actually heard this same kind of logic repeated by an Indian friend of mine who had an arranged marriage.
I have $5 that says marriages that come from some form of convenience or simply aren't based on "being in love" last longer & have happier partners than those marriages that come from that "ooh I love them so much, they complete me" place. Just Jubi's speculation, tho, I have no data to back that up.
I think ppl put way too much emphasis on love, being in love, falling in love, etc and dont put enough emphasis on the things that actually make longterm relationships work – communication, compatibility, trust, etc. Marriages of convenience tend to have more of those things.
I still want my spouse to find me irresistible and vice versa though. if not for the entire marriage definitely in the beginning–meaning first 5-10 yrs, lol! but compatibility and just "fitting together" in the most normal of instances is definitely underrated.
They can definitely work but my question is then where do u go when youre in the mood for some of that soul burning love or jus some romance?
Romance seems hard to come by if marriage is not borne by love
When I first read this and knowing that you have a carribean background I was like, "Is she going to tell us one of those random stories where we find out that nobody's parents are married to each other, they all married to random people just to come to America?" Real talk, my boy was 21 when his parents got married, he was stunned, he thought his parents were married his whole life. Turns out his dad was actually married to his aunt.
*insert Dr.Jay blank stare*
Ha! That's exactly what I did!
Love is great. I'd like love but what I NEED is a man who gives me the "inspiration to be better or the ability to just be yourself." If I'm not comfortable enough to be my complete self… how long can we last? I can't spend 25 years pretending to be something I'm not. If you don't wanna make me be a better person… I won't be happy either. The one part of being married I look forward to is being on Team [His Last Name]… and being the best partner I can. As a team, I want us to be the best we can be and to further that mission I have to be the best that I can be… I want to do it b/c my mate inspires me and I hope I do the same for him.
Yeah, so Flyy is definitely in my head today. Lol
"Is it okay to be with a man simply because of what he provides for you – be it money, laughter, good sex, inspiration to be better or the ability to just be yourself? Or does the absence of real feelings trump the practicalities?"
What I find curious is that people never ask this question in reverse. No one questions it when you choose to be with someone simply b/c you love them even if it comes with a host of practical issues. People actually defend bullsh** relationships on the whole "but they're in love" stuff. It would be nice, probably ideal, to be in a situation where the practical and emotional/romantic all add up but I don't see a problem with being pragmatic about relationship choices and choosing a partner on the whole "he don't give me butterflies but he sure as hell won't give me syphilis either" tip.
I think this is a very good point. I feel that the question of is love enough gets raised but victims of colorful Disney/Hollywood have been programmed to place love above all else. "No love will not pay the bills; but it makes being homeless a lot easier." Not my sentiments but my understanding of the mentality.
I battle between which is more important to me; love or security. Since I'm young love is winning but as the years go on security gets stronger and stronger. It's all about values. What means the most to you?
Also butterflies or a lack there of often directly correlates to the intensity of sexual attraction. In committing to a lifetime relationship sexual needs have to be considered. But that's just my 5 cents
"Or does the absence of real feelings trump the practicalities?"
Well what do you mean by "real" feelings? I think it's safe to say that you have feelings for SA and SBR, even if on a friendship level. That doesn't make them any less real. The feelings may not be butterfly status, but I don't think the absence of that (which tends to be fleeting and deceitful) should trump practicalities.
I made a similar pact w/ one of my homeboys. He's a good dude. We get along great and would probably do very well in a relationship with one another. We agreed that if we're both single in 5 years, we'll give it a whirl. *shrugs* At this point, what's the worse that can happen?
This post broke my lurking status.
What you described as your 'marriage of conveneice'actually sounds like marriage. I'm not married but looking at the most successful marriages in my family, fairytale love isn't what brought them together or maintaining their relationship. My uncle,who's been married for 26 years married my aunt because she's a great cook and he knew she'd take good care of him. To this day, he still can only cook pasta and rice but he's provided a great life for her and their 3 kids. He's always said that making his marriage work is a mixture of emotion and love sometimes doesn't make the top 5. That's my two cents for the day.
For the record,Max, I don't comment because I hate typing on my bb and my job has deemed your site nsfw but I think your post are pretty entertaining.
max-logic? nsfw?? lol. 😉
love + committed relationships x expectation of change / resentment = why love is complicated.
this was an interesting post, but i'll let you know when the time comes for me.
If I were advising a friend I would say yes, it is perfectly okay to be with a man because of what he provides for you as long as you all have discussed the acceptable ways for you to be provided with the things he can't or doesn't. I'm reading this to be very similar to the 80/20 rule where it's understood that only 80% of want you want and need will be provided. That's fine with me but the conversation about where the 20% is coming from must be had.
It's often the little stuff that makes people break deals or end marriages. It is my experience that avoidable deprivation hardens the heart. If you seriously feel like you will be sufficiently satisfied go with the convenient route. I would hope that eventually the fact that a person provides me with certain wants and needs would turn into love. As for me at this point in my life I'm still open to the possibility of finding the total package.
As long as you both acknowledge that is the reason why you're together. It depends on what type of person (a woman in this case) you are though. Some people just can't deal with the complacency that this relationship gives them. They may enjoy the positive aspects that it brings them, but their core personality may be more inclined to attributes that the person they 'settled' with doesn't give them.
As asinine as the 'love conquers all' trope that permeates through our world, it does have the benefit, if you're in that type of relationship, of being more likely to be sustained if there is ever any dramatic blow back in either/both of your lives. If you're more invested in the person outside of a commodity, you're more apt to stick through parts of each other lives and your relationship when it hits the shits.
Blue Valentine is a great movie you should watch it. Actually has to do with the subject at hand as well!
long time reader first time commenter!
I just had to comment on this post, max, cuz I am really feeling this topic. I go back and forth about this issue what seems like weekly and just cannot decide.
I ended a serious relationship a while back because despite this man having everything a girl could possibly want on her checklist (great job, 6'3″ – I'm 5'9″ so that was awesome! lol, looks good in a suit, beautiful smile, appreciated my eclectic taste in music, was creative in planning activities, traveled all ovah the dyam place for the time we were together, blah blah, as he put it we were the perfect DINK couple (double income, no kids). But there was something about the way we communicated which caused me to not feel an emotional intimacy for him. As I told him, I felt more like we were companions that got along and didn't wanna kill each other when were together, but I didn't feel like we would ever be BEST FRIENDS, which is what I think I should be aiming for. Pleasing physical intimacy and all that was definitely there too but I'm BIG on needing that emotional connection, someone who knows my ins and outs and can actually predict my next move – at least that's what I was used to from my other one serious relationship. This dude had marriage material written all over him; I even pictured myself going that far and I'm sure he would have let me.
At the time I did it, I was happy with my decision – don't waste his time if you don't feel you could ever fall in love with him. But now, I think about whether I should have given it a longer shot, since he has sooooo many good qualities and that those deep feeling wouldve eventually developed??? But deep down I knew I wouldve hated myself should I never get to that point and I've done wasted his precious and valuable time.
I still dont know the answer. Love the blog!!
I am right now in a similar situation. There is a man that is ten yrs older than me, who respects me, adores me. He is very intelligent, works hard and has made a good living for himself. He has one child that is an adult and is willing to have two more for me. What's the problem. I am in no way attracted to this man. When we talk there is no spark, when We see each other i feel nada. He is a nice guy and at 30 I sometimes think what the hell, he looks good on paper and willing to provide the things that I want so….what's a girl to do? Love is nice and all but it don't pay the rent and we all know the rent is too damn high. There is a chance that you may grow to love him in that special way, but if you don't is the end of the world? probably not. If you both go into the situation with the same expectations hell go for it. Life is too short to question every thing all the time.
I opt for love. I know it's difficult and messy and complicated but even when my husband makes me insane I know that I would feel ripped in half without him.
I do know that there are theories about arranged marriages, but I can only speak from what I know and experience.
Before I read the comments… I will say this…
Max, being that the image of marriage sucks right now… very few people seem to get it right…
THEREFORE, I am excited that you are setting up marriage the way you see fit…
Guys like me, have no business telling you how to run your emotional affairs…
Just make sure that the marriage is a marriage of very high quality… not just in image…
Please & Thank You
Oh, now I actually read the post again (didn't comment on Monday), here I am…
All I ask is for women collectively (esp. BW), is to raise their standards… & do what is best for their children (being that they tend not to give a sh*t about their well-beings at times)
Again… Marriage & love is a very nebulous thing… So again… set that sh*t up the way you see fit, and hopefully everybody involved gets satiated out of the deal…


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As high water recedes, swamp drains become ambush points for hungry bassMuch like inshore fishermen are waiting for local rivers to fall so fish will run up, freshwater anglers are waiting for waters to recede so bass will run out of the woods.
Since late September, when rivers feeding the Mobile-Tensaw Delta spilled out of their banks, bass have enjoyed culinary delights like crawfish and shad easily found in their expanded range.
Local bass angler and tournament trail director Wayne Miller said those days of easy pickings are ending as the water recedes, and now it's the fisherman's turn to enjoy the spoils of the fish's shrinking playground.
"When that water is falling out of the woods through ditches and small creeks like it is right now, it stacks those bass up right at the mouth, and on certain days you can really whack 'em," Miller said. "I love fishing when the water's falling out."
Miller added that while catching ditch fish happens at times in the winter when a hard north wind blows, it is most often a spring tactic because that's when the heaviest flooding on the Delta occurs.
"This year isn't typical with an October flood," he said, "but I have no doubt those fish are going to be there and they're going to be hungry."
Some of the factors to consider when going ditch fishing, Miller said, are:
Õ River stages. Miller said anything below 8 feet at Barry Steam Plant on the Mobile River will cause water to fall out of some ditches. His preferred falling-river height is between 6.5 and 5 feet.
Õ Tide. An outgoing tide backed by a north wind can cause water to fall out of deeper ditches. A winter low–pressure system could, however, see an incoming tide being pushed by a south wind actually dumping water back in to some ditches.
Õ Wind direction and speed. Going back to tides, wind can influence how much local rivers fall and in some cases which way they flow.
Strong post-cold-front winds out of the north can cause many Delta ditches to run dry.PICKING WHICH DITCH TO FISH
Miller said he has fished Delta ditch mouths for so long he has a good idea of which ones will be holding fish under certain conditions, but there are no guarantees even for him.
He said the first thing to remember is that no ditch is too small. As long as there is clear water running out of it into the main river, it's worth a few casts.
"One key thing a lot of people overlook is that they'll see black water pouring from a ditch into a real muddy main tributary and think, 'Well, the fish will only be back up in clear water,' but that's not always the case.
"What happens a lot times is that with the speed of the river and the clear water blowing out of ditch, the river current is overlaying that clean water with muddy water, but up underneath the surface, you'll have good, clean water way out from the mouth of the ditch."
This is the reason Miller suggests not crowding the ditch mouth immediately, but instead working the whole area with a variety of baits.
"That's a real key point to being successful fishing these ditch mouths no matter the size," he said.
Miller also said structure is important at the ditch mouth to hold fish.
"The presence of cover in or around the ditch mouth provides a current break for the fish," he said. "One log or treetop can hold many fish."
Even though these bass are stacked up and in a feeding mode, Miller said how the bait is presented is still important.
"The first thing I always do is position the boat so I'm moving upstream because it gives me better control of the boat," he said. "I like to work the downstream point first, then the middle out in front of the ditch mouth next, then the upstream point."
Miller said another key presentation point is to be versatile and have numerous baits rigged and ready on different rods.
"Remember there will be strong current at times and if you take time to rig a rod, you will have to troll back into position and possibly spook the fish."
Don't discount any baits, Miller said. "These fish pile up to feed, feed, feed," he said.
Bait selection is varied to fish the ditches, but Miller has narrowed it down to certain things that imitate two main food groups: crawfish and shad.
Topwater baits are good starter baits because they reduce the risk of getting hung up on underwater structure.
Crankbaits are his No. 1 choice because they give the fisherman tremendous versatility in matching the bait to prevailing conditions and cover present.
Spinnerbaits are strong baits to throw simply because they look like shad, and their flash and vibration attract fish from a distance.
Jigs are effective because they do a great job of imitating crawfish, the prolific swamp-dwelling prey species bass feed on heavily during high water.
"Experiment with bait colors," Miller said, "but don't complicate it too much. The best rule of thumb is to stick with crawfish patterns in red or chartreuse hues and shad."


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Updates from Thursday, Mar. 13
Bill Voth of the SportsXchange reports when Steve Smith is expected to part ways with Steve Smith:
NEWS: Unable to find a trade partner, the #Panthers will release WR Steve Smith today, officially ending his 13-year career w/the club.— Bill Voth (@billvoth) March 13, 2014
Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer quickly confirmed Voth's report:
Can confirm #Panthers will release WR Steve Smith later today. 1st reported by @billvoth. http://t.co/gJfPHbxO7j— Joe Person (@josephperson) March 13, 2014
Updates from Wednesday, Mar. 12
Steve Reed of The Associated Press has the latest on Steve Smith's status with the Panthers:
Smith's longtime representative Derrick Fox told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Smith "is not going to play for the Panthers next year, I know that. I just don't know when that transaction is going to take place."
Fox said the Panthers have been trying to trade Smith, but expects he will ultimately be released.
Smith later commented on the news via his Twitter account:
God has a plan... sometimes it just hurts find out what it is pic.twitter.com/r8mCVcFONR— Steve Smith (@89SteveSmith) March 12, 2014
I will always be a Carolina panther No contract can ever change that CLT is my home and will always be my home... I love you #panthernation— Steve Smith (@89SteveSmith) March 12, 2014
But I still have a lil bit of football left in me.... #agent89 Out. #iceupson— Steve Smith (@89SteveSmith) March 12, 2014
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Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun has the latest on the market for Steve Smith:
The Ravens are expected to emerge as a strong potential landing spot for Carolina Panthers veteran wide receiver Steve Smith should he be released today, according to league sources.
Smith is expected to be cut, barring an unexpected trade developing in the next few hours for the five-time Pro Bowl selection, according to a source.
Besides the Ravens, a source said the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are another team that would make a lot of sense for Smith as he would be able to compete against the Panthers twice per year in the NFC South division.
Meanwhile, fans have taken to creating shirts to keep Smith with the Panthers, which was brought to the star player's attention:
Man they making shirts like I got a case against me. I ain't going jail am I... @Jonathanstewar1 pic.twitter.com/6zHVThylvz— Steve Smith (@89SteveSmith) March 11, 2014
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com is reporting that Smith will not be released today by the Panthers:
#Panthers WR Steve Smith is not being released today, per source.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2014
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Steve Smith's days with the Carolina Panthers appear to be numbered.
According to sources close to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the 13-year veteran, who has played every one of his NFL snaps in Carolina and currently resides as the franchise's all-time leading receiver, is being put on the trade block:
The #Panthers are attempting to trade WR Steve Smith, per source. Given his $7M cap number and age (34), seems unlikely.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2014
As Rapoport mentions, finding a trade partner may prove to be difficult. According to Spotrac.com, the veteran has a base salary of $11 million and a cap hit of $17 million over the next two seasons combined, along with a player option in 2016 worth $9 million.
In the meantime, the Panthers have pulled Smith's jersey from the team store. Smith commented on that news to Josina Anderson of ESPN:
Panthers WR Steve Smith to me via text: "I just found out that (the) team store stop selling my jersey online." (Cont.)— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 10, 2014
When I asked Panthers WR Steve Smith what's going on with his jersey on the team's online store he text, "your guess is as good as mine."— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 10, 2014
ESPN's David Newton quickly clarified why the jerseys were missing from the official store:
I am told that absence of Steve Smith's jersey from #Panthers official store is about him adding Sr. to it. Nothing more.— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) March 10, 2014
A 34-year-old coming off one of the least productive seasons of his career isn't exactly valuable trade bait. In 2013, he pulled in 64 catches for 745 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games. The 11.6 yards-per-reception average was the lowest mark of his career (not counting 2004, when he played just one game), and he scored just one touchdown after Week 6.
Not only does it make little sense for another team to give up assets for that combination of production and salary, but Grantland's Bill Barnwell explains why it's questionable from the Panthers' point of view as well:
Panthers would lose $2 million of cap space by trading Smith, which makes the idea of a deal weird. http://t.co/aPgj71hqj4— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) March 10, 2014
With the need to re-sign superstars like Cam Newton and Luke Kuechly in the next couple of years, the Panthers will seek to save as much money as possible elsewhere.
Of course, on the other side of things, while Smith's numbers were down in 2013, he still brings plenty of value to the Panthers organization. He is an ultimate fan favorite, a vocal leader, a strong, physical blocker in the run game and still a capable receiver for a team with little depth at the position.
The Associated Press' Steve Reed called Smith one of Carolina's most indispensable players:
Personally, I'm really confused on the WR Steve Smith situation. In my opinion he's the one player Panthers can't afford to lose.— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) March 7, 2014
Still, Smith, despite what he has meant to this franchise, will understand if Dave Gettleman and co. decide to move in another direction, as he told ESPN's Josina Anderson (via ESPN's David Newton):
It's a business and I understand that, and ultimately decisions aren't up to me. I'm a player. At the end of the day, if a team decides to move on, I have to either accept that or I go sit at home and cry about it. So we'll see.
It's a little surprising to see it come to this, as Smith is one of the greatest players in franchise history and the team is already thin at wideout. But as he himself said, "It's a business," and the underlying factors may necessitate a move that fans probably won't enjoy.
A trade is more unlikely than an outright cut, which would presumably follow if the Panthers can't strike a deal. Either way, though, it's clear this team is in need of finding some new offensive weapons for Newton in the future.


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Novartis has sold the U.S. marketing rights to its overactive bladder drug, Enablex® (darifenacin) extended-release tablets, to Ireland-based specialty medicines company Warner Chilcott for $400 million in cash. The deal supersedes the firms' previous U.S. co-promotion agreement for Enablex, which Warner Chilcott had essentially acquired when it bought Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals (PGP) from Procter & Gamble in 2009.
Novartis could receive up to another $20 million in milestones under terms of the new deal, and the firm retains rights to darifenacin in the rest of the world. Warner Chilcott has sole rights to Enablex in the U.S, and will manufacture the drug for the U.S. market at its own facility once the production process has been transferred from Novartis. The firm says sales of Enablex in the U.S. reached approximately $190 million in the year ended December 31, 2009.
"This is an important step in expanding our presence in one of our key therapeutic segments," comments Roger Boissonneault, Warner Chilcott's president and CEO. "The acquisition of the U.S. rights to Enablex bolsters our franchise in the urology segment, provides us with greater control in promoting the product, and demonstrates our ability to successfully add complementary assets to an already strong product portfolio."
Procter & Gamble's branded pharmaceuticals business Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals had been Novartis' codevelopment and copromotion partner for Enablex in the U.S., under terms of an agreement signed back in 2005. This partnership was effectively transferred to Warner Chilcott in October 2009 when it acquired PGP from Procter & Gamble for $3.1 billion in cash.
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Because many Americans eat while engaged in other activities, such as driving or watching television, information is needed on eating as both a primary and secondary activity. This question records when and during which activities the respondent was eating.
We're interested in finding out more about how people fit meals and snacks into their schedules. Yesterday, you reported eating or drinking between [fill times from respondent's time diary]. Were there any other times you were eating yesterday—for example while you were doing something else? About how long would you say you were eating while you were [fill activity]?
The EH Module also asked about drinking soft drinks as a secondary activity.
Not including plain water, were there any other times yesterday when you were drinking any beverages? Were any of the beverages soft drinks such as cola, root beer, or ginger ale? Was the soft drink diet, regular, or did you have both kinds?
Information about grocery shopping preferences and fast food purchases will help to understand household consumer demand for food and fast food.
Are you the person who usually does the grocery shopping in your household? Where do you get the majority of your groceries—do you get them at the grocery store, supercenter, warehouse club, drugstore or convenience store, or some other place? What is the primary reason you shop there—is it because of price, location, quality of products, variety of products, customer service, or other reason?
Thinking back over the last seven days, did you purchase any prepared food from a deli, carry-out, delivery food, or fast food? How many times in the last seven days did you purchase prepared food? Did you purchase any prepared food yesterday?
Questions on meal preparation will help to understand food safety practices in the United States.
Are you the person who usually prepares the meals in your household?
In the last 7 days, did you prepare any meals with meat, poultry or seafood? Did you use a food or meat thermometer when preparing any of those meals?
In the last 7 days, did you drink or serve unpasteurized or raw milk?
This information will allow analysis of the time use patterns of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) participants versus others, and in particular, low-income persons who are not participating in the program.
Which of the following statements best describes the amount of food eaten in your household in the last 30 days—enough food to eat, sometimes not enough to eat, or often not enough to eat?
In the past 30 days, did you or any member of this household receive [fill State SNAP name, English or Spanish], SNAP, or food stamp benefits?
In the last 30 days, did you or any member of your household receive benefits from the WIC program, that is, the Women, Infants and Children program?
This question asks if total household income before taxes was above or below a certain amount. The ATUS Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) software automatically calculates the poverty thresholds of 185 and 130 percent based on the respondent's household composition. These income thresholds—185 percent and 130 percent—determine income eligibility for food assistance programs.
Last month, was your total household income before taxes more or less than [fill 185 percent of poverty threshold] per month? If answer was LESS: Was it more or less than [fill 130 percent of poverty threshold] per month?
From this self-reported information, Body Mass Index (BMI) can be calculated, and time use patterns, such as activity levels and eating patterns can be analyzed by BMI levels.
I'm going to switch topics and ask you a few final questions about your physical health that might affect how you use your time. In general, would you say that your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?
During the past seven days, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises for fitness and health such as running, bicycling, working out in a gym, walking for exercise, or playing sports? How many times over the past seven days did you take part in these activities?
How tall are you without shoes? How much do you weigh without shoes?
A pdf version of the Eating & Health Module 2014-16 Questionnaire is available.
Last updated: Monday, May 16, 2016
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post240375626957481357..comments2016-08-17T17:08:38.068-04:00Comments on The Daily Dietribe: December Sanity ChallengeIrishttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-84863255425071087342011-12-15T22:41:47.006-05:002011-12-15T22:41:47.006-05:00I have also shared this post on Facebook. Yum-Yum...I have also shared this post on Facebook. firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-71652007535494615292011-12-14T23:25:44.036-05:002011-12-14T23:25:44.036-05:00I have shared your post on Twitter.I have shared your post on email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-34766260685283704102011-12-14T23:24:19.306-05:002011-12-14T23:24:19.306-05:00My favourite holiday dish is shortbread cookies – ...My favourite holiday dish is shortbread cookies – they signal X-mas. Your grandma's cream cheese cookies sound email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-14932604902813163462011-12-14T12:53:26.466-05:002011-12-14T12:53:26.466-05:00My favorite holiday dish is strawberry pretzel jel...My favorite holiday dish is strawberry pretzel jello! I can't wait to try these cream cheese cookies. One question--what do you soak the raw cashews in--the vinegar and lemon juice that is used in the recipe??Dianehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-23912571819821881802011-12-13T21:58:09.915-05:002011-12-13T21:58:09.915-05:00Thanks Elise. I love that idea, and since I'm ...Thanks Elise. I love that idea, and since I'm just about to hop into bed, I think I'll do that tonight!Irishttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-30036032530554260202011-12-13T21:35:46.681-05:002011-12-13T21:35:46.681-05:00Hey - Just found your blog through the Home for th...Hey - Just found your blog through the Home for the Holidays GF posts. 5 minutes a day is great! You sound just like my partner who is always taking on too much.

Once I had twins (kids 2 and 3), I realized (after many years of beating my head into the ground) that I actually need MORE time for myself/quiet time, but have to work harder to carve it out. Nevertheless, I found that those 5 minutes got easier and easier, and now I get up 15 minutes before everyone else just to have that 15 minutes of quiet before all h*** breaks loose.

Here's another quick think I found really helps. At the end of the day when you lie down in bed, instead of thinking about everything that needs to be done tomorrow (been there), find 3 great things that happened today - successes, happy moments, things that made you smile, people you connected with - and let those take over your mind and feelings as you go to sleep. Then say HELLO to restful sleep!

Good luck!Elise Ghttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-15213319130581300842011-12-11T12:36:19.740-05:002011-12-11T12:36:19.740-05:00Here's how I hope to be healthier, happier, an...Here's how I hope to be healthier, happier, and more sane during the holidays. "Sane" is such a relative term.... :)

http://thecanaryfiles.blogspot.com/2011/12/challenge-of-sanity-during-holidays.htmlJonathanhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-67170169535170938652011-12-10T23:25:21.574-05:002011-12-10T23:25:21.574-05:00http://nourishingyourself.blogspot.com/ Here'...http://nourishingyourself.blogspot.com/

Here's my blog and my post. I posted that I want to stop eating grains (cause my doctor said I have to) except on a rare occasion (once a week) as a special treat. Seemslike it would be too hard? But I've done it before.tpothttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-44642750367231674402011-12-10T13:16:12.959-05:002011-12-10T13:16:12.959-05:00You are simply the best ... frazzled, stressed, wh...You are simply the best ... frazzled, stressed, whatever way, but that is not the best state for you or for us, so I'm very, very glad you came up with this 5-minute plan! We can all do this, right? Five minutes of breathing and relaxation is powerful stuff. Awesome on flying to Brittany's to do the photo shoot for your books though. Love that!

And now I need to take 5 minutes to send you a promised email, but after that I'm taking 5 minutes for me---thanks to you, and to Cheryl!

xoxox,
Shirleygfe--gluten free easilyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-38593937880250024452011-12-09T20:44:53.177-05:002011-12-09T20:44:53.177-05:00I love this, because it is actually doable! And ho...I love this, because it is actually doable! And how did you know how my mind works? Were we sisters in another life, or something--?? ;-)Rickihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-3097069438322341572011-12-09T11:20:04.612-05:002011-12-09T11:20:04.612-05:00Hi Iris, Mine is to still stay fit and healthy. N...Hi Iris,

Mine is to still stay fit and healthy. No gaining of weight despite the holiday food temptation. I love challenges! Happy holidays!Claudinehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-12319840820070311322011-12-09T08:15:14.923-05:002011-12-09T08:15:14.923-05:00Hi Iris- My goal is to stop making everything into...Hi Iris-
My goal is to stop making everything into something to worry about! I want to meditate every day for 10 minutes (not just at yoga class) and really ask myself if what I am stressing out about needs to be THAT stressful! Great giveaway- I don't have a blog, but I linked this on my twitter feed @engincoach.aliw515http://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-11712755613669282432011-12-09T01:17:34.692-05:002011-12-09T01:17:34.692-05:00Go Iris! And I don't mean "'Energize...Go Iris! And I don't mean "'Energizer Bunny' go." I mean, "Congratulations." You deserve those 5 minutes. And while it seems small on a daily basis, over weeks and months, those minutes will hopefully add up to a healthier, happier, saner, you.Jonathanhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756539810620766196.post-6357455688761765062011-12-08T21:20:44.260-05:002011-12-08T21:20:44.260-05:00I'm just that awesome? You're sweet. I ca...I'm just that awesome? You're sweet.
I can totally relate--I tend to be extremely stressed and yet appear totally calm, and it absolutely takes its toll.
I LOVE your goal. 5 minutes of peace and quiet is such a beautiful gift!Cheryl Harrishttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Club XS stays open in North York as the club heads into its first weekend without a liquor license.
A Commonwealth Court ruling on Wednesday barred alcohol sales at XS.
Officials said a New Year's Eve brawl in the XS parking lot contributed to the decision to revoke the liquor license.
Having its license taken away isn't keeping the bar from staying stocked.
The club is now offering complimentary alcohol.
It's a new business plan that owner Joel Weinstein said will keep the club open as it appeals this week's ruling.
XS is also considering allowing club-goers to bring their own alcohol inside the club.
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On Monday morning, a pretrial conference is scheduled for three people indicted in the drug-related death of a Carroll County toddler.
Douglas Allen and Amanda Foster are charged in connection to the death of their 2-year-old son.
A grand jury also indicted Paul Byers on drug and other charges.
Police say Allen gave his son a lethal dose of oxycodone in February.
The boy's mother -- Amanda Foster -- found him dead the next morning.
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Testimony on the fiscal year 2015 budget over the last several weeks has provided useful information on important needs and wants in the community.
But County Council members haven't heard a lot on how to generate revenue to fund the needed and desired programs. Where will the money come from?
The answer may partially lie in grant writing.
It's well known the county is grantor to nonprofit organizations. But it is in the county's role as a grantee - the recipient of grants from the federal government, state government or private foundations - where untapped sources of revenue exist.
Achieving greater proficiency in grant writing requires investment in personnel, training or both. But, as I can attest from my career as a nonprofit executive, good grant writers more than pay for themselves.
The council's Budget and Finance Committee begins decision making on the county's annual budget Monday. I intend to reiterate my view that accessing federal, state and private grants should always be a priority for the county.
Some departments are already experts in this field. For example, the police department has long been successful in obtaining grants from the U.S. Department of Justice for community policing and other law-enforcement projects.
There may be other investments that would generate more revenue. We have seen, for instance, that providing additional personnel in the real property tax division has resulted in a more accurate and equitable tax system.
Another issue in budget deliberations is determining the extent to which various agencies and programs should be subsidized by the general fund, which is primarily derived from real property tax revenues. To minimize general fund subsidies, user fees for some county services must be increased to cover operating and capital costs.
Judicious fee increases can help agencies and programs become more self-sufficient - and they are sometimes the only alternative to raising taxes or cutting core functions.
Of course, every dollar that is saved is a dollar of revenue that doesn't have to be found.
The Cost of Government Commission's annual report was referred to committee at last Tuesday's council meeting. The report reminds the mayor and council of "the alarming trajectory of county spending in lease rents," which the commission had also mentioned in its prior report.
The commission reiterated the importance of "the building of county assets where feasible" and negotiating "reasonable lease rents." To achieve long-term savings, we should consider this advice.
It may be better to build than rent. As I often say, if you rent, at the end you have boxes of receipts and no assets.
In addition, the commission has for consecutive years urged the executive and legislative branches to invest in information technology "to attain future savings and efficiencies leading to improved service to the public."
The budget committee is scheduled to be in session Monday through Friday, with daily meetings at 9 a.m.
I'm presiding over a public hearing on real property tax rates on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Testimony will also be accepted at district offices in Hana, Lanai and Molokai, and may be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
If you haven't had your say on the budget yet, this week is your chance. And even if you're already testified, you're welcome to do so again if you have new suggestions, or want to reiterate earlier testimony.
A hui hou.
* Gladys Baisa is chairwoman of the Maui County Council and holds the council's Pukalani-Kula-Ulupalakua area residency seat. "Chair's 3 Minutes" is a weekly column to explain the latest news on county legislative matters.


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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: rockbox list having problems?
From: Bj—rn Stenberg (bjorn_at_haxx.se)
Date: 2003-06-12
scott wrote:
No, one subscriber was bouncing messages back to the list. I have now unsubscribed him and asked him to fix the problem.
-- Bj—rn
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'Hanks' | Regular Fit, Stretch Cotton Pants by HUGO
Style No. 50263804
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These modern pants by HUGO are crafted from cotton with a hint of stretch for comfort. This pair features numerous innovations, such as two side entry zip pockets at the waist, and ribbed knit cuffs with zip closures. Model is 6'2" with a 32" waist, 33" inseam, and is wearing size 32R.
- Regular fit Zip fly with hook-and-bar closure Two side entry zip pockets at the waist Two back welt pockets with snap button closures Contrast trim inside waist Ribbed knit cuffs with zip closures


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Created in this Craftsy class
Designer Natalie Chanin will show you how to hand-sew appliqué and add artistic stencils and stitches to turn a Vogue coat pattern (included free!) into a work of art.
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You are very talented and your finished garnets look beautiful. I am curious if you buy your knit fabric from Alabama Chanin or another supplier?
You did a fantastic job! I have all of her books I would like solo much to take one her classes
Well you make beautiful cloths. I saw some 100% bottom jersey sheets in the Company Store catalogue. Maybe I'll give them a try if you have had luck with sheet sets. I love the pattern that you used of your mother's. Keep on sewing!
Beautiful craftsmanship! I had no idea that a jersey sheet set could be used to make something so lovely. You are a talented lady! Great sense of style.


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'The Next' in Orlando Pt. 3
Music Icon and 'The Next' Mentor, Gloria Estefan
UPDATED 10:49 AM EDT Aug 15, 2012
The CW's huge new reality music competition series, "The Next," will search the country for the next big musical act. Every Thursday night at 9, "The Next" will travel to a new city, looking for a star. And the search began right here in Orlando!
Enjoy our exclusive interview with show star and music legend, Gloria Estefan!
If you missed 'em, check out our behind-the-scenes look at the taping of the Orlando episode here:
Behind-the-scenes pt. 1
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360 Virtual Tour of Biplane Angiography Suite
Duke Raleigh Hospital's biplane angiography suite is the first of its kind in Wake County. As the name implies, biplane angiography captures X-ray images from two different "planes" or angles, allowing physicians a more realistic visualization of the area that is projected on a monitor in real time. During a typical procedure, neurosurgeons or cardiac electrophysiologists, CRNA's, anesthesiologists, nurses and radiation techs are all a part of the patient's care team.
Biplane technology spares surgeons having to perform open procedures and enables them to access the affected area endovascularly, instead—which is not only less invasive, but also less risky. Endovascular surgery is a minimally invasive way of accessing areas of the body that are difficult to reach surgically. Unlike the traditional "open" approach— which often requires several large incisions—endovascular surgery involves accessing the surgical area through blood vessels beginning in the groin.


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Crème Brûlée for Your SweetheartJaime
I found these adorable heart shaped ramekins at the store, and couldn't wait to use them for Valentine's Day. What could be more romantic than crème brûlée?
Crème brûlée is one of things that sounds so elegant, and so refined, that a lot of people won't try making it because they think it's too hard. But really, it isn't that difficult to make.
All you need is the right tools and the right simple ingredients, and then it's a cinch.
This recipe will tell you how to make a vanilla crème brûlée, but you could also flavor yours with orange zest, lemon zest, cinnamon sticks, or whatever you can think of.
Crème Brûlée
2 cups cream
1 vanilla bean, split, with seeds scraped
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for the tops
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place a kettle of water on the stove to boil while you prepare the crème brûlée. Then line a roasting pan that will fit all your ramekins easily with a clean kitchen towel. Place the ramekins on top.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine cream and vanilla bean with seeds. Set over medium heat until just boiling. Take off heat, cover, and let the flavors steep for about 5 minutes. Whisk together the egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until pale and smooth. While whisking, pour a small amount of hot cream into the egg yolk mixture. Keep adding more cream—while whisking—until all of the mixtures are incorporated. Set a strainer over a bowl with a spout, and pour mixture through the strainer.
3. Place the roasting pan with the ramekins on a rack in the middle of the oven, and pour the kettle water into the pan so that the water comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Pour the cream mixture into the ramekins, and carefully close the oven door. Bake for 25-55 minutes (check often, as the different sizes of ramekins will affect the cooking time), or until the centers of the crèmes brûlées jiggle slightly. Remove from oven. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
3. Pour about 1-2 tablespoons of sugar evenly over the top of each crème brûlée and use a propane torch or a kitchen torch to heat the sugar until golden brown to mahogany, and bubbling. Refrigerate again until the top of the cream cools down again, and serve (Or you can serve immediately. Some people like the sugar to still be hot. It's more important to me to have the cream cold, but—to each his own).


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Featured Golf News
Jeff Howes Golf Design Wins Prestigious European Contracts
Irish golf architect, Jeff Howes Design, has landed a number of prestigious European contracts. His commissions include Talentis in Hungary, Hafjell GK in Norway and GC Adamstal in Austria. The firm, established by Jeff Howes in 1991, has grown significantly since its inception in Kilkenny.
Howes first came into prominence for his work on Kilkenny's Mount Golf Club, where he was Jack Nicklaus's design coordinator. Howes graduated with a degree in Physical Geography, a Diploma in Turfgrass Management and managed and supervised several projects in Japan and Thailand. He also worked with the Robert Trent Jones Jr. Kananuskis course in Canada.
"Mount Juliet was essentially the reason why I came and fell in love with Ireland," said Howes. "It was a huge opportunity to work on this with Jack and I was delighted to be asked to do further work on the putting greens before the 2002 AMEX. And having Tiger Woods describe the greens as the best he had putted on was a huge highlight for me."
A Jeff Howes course is designed for pleasure and durability in a manner sympathetic to the environment. "First and foremost." said Howes, "I design to give the maximum pleasure to the greatest number of people for all grades of golf. Secondly, I make it a priority to incorporate the flow of a particular piece of land into my designs and thirdly, I always aim to design a course which will stand the test of time."
Howes also sets out to challenge all golf abilities, including touring pros. "The pros expect the courses they play to all be pretty much the same in terms of green speed, rough length and manicuring," he said. "This tends to reduce the uniqueness that a particular course has to offer and I think it is making golf less attractive to the spectator. Perhaps the pro tours should consult more with the course architects and try to get more variety from week to week."
Other highlights of work undertaken in Ireland by Howes and his team include: the Heritage Golf and Country Club, Co. Laos a co-design with Seve Ballesteros; the redesign of Fota Islandin Cork, which hosted the Irish Open in 2001 and 02; and Gowran Park Golf Course, Co. Kilkenny, which was a particular challenge since it was designed in and around an existing horse racetrack. Current Irish projects include the Farnham Estate Golf Club, Radisson SAS, Cavan; Tramore Golf Club, Waterford; the Carrig Glas Golf Club, Longford, a co-design with Retief Goosen; as well as designs in Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kildare, Cavan, Longford and Carlow.
International Howes projects include: Golf Club Adamstal and Golf Club Föhrenwald in Austria, and Thunersee Golf Course of in Switzerland. Other projects are currently underway in Austria, Norway and Hungary.
Members of the Jeff Howes Golf Design team hail from Canada, Sweden, Germany and Ireland. Howes is a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and Golf Course Superintendents Association of Ireland (GCSAI). For further information, contact Jeff Howes Golf Design, Barrack Street, Kilkenny, Ireland at +353 (0)56 7756622/3; email: email@example.com; or see visit www.jhgd.com.
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First Arabic content at UAE-IX
We warmly welcome Selevision to UAE-IX! This new customer marks another milestone in the history of UAE-IX.
We started UAE-IX in the Middle East to facilitate keeping local traffic local. Meanwhile, UAE-IX reaches up to 60 percent of the eyeballs in the GCC region, and traffic is growing at the exchange.
With Selevision, the first Arabic content is now coming to UAE-IX. Selevision is the first On-Demand service provider within the MENA region. They provide the latest movies from major Hollywood studios as well as Bollywood's best studios, in addition to Arabic content. In partnership with studios such as Paramount, Warner Bros., Sony, Columbia, Disney, Fox, Rotana, MBC – and many more yet to come – their customers enjoy entertainment at a click-away: "A click-away from getting what you want WHEN you want... ".
For more information, please visit www.selevision.net.
We warmly welcome Selevision and look forward to more Arabic content at UAE-IX.


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Gnome 3.2 More Evolution than Revolution
Gnome 3.2 has been released. This time around, the developers have focused on a large number of small improvements rather than big, headline features. That said, there are a couple of interesting new additions in the areas of web integration and personal data management.
Adhering to a six month release schedule, this is the first major Gnome release since version 3.0 debuted in April this year. Rival desktop environments KDE4 (released Jan 2008) and Gnome 3 have something in common in that they were both quite heavily criticized upon release.
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