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- Masturbation Stories : Mom And I Exhibitionism, Masturbation, Incest
My Mom and I have a special relationship. Not that my Dad and I don't get along - we do, but not like Mom and me. It's hard to explain and not your normal mother/son relationship, but, so what?
It all began one day when Mom walked in on me when I was masturbating in the bathroom. It was sorta accidental and kinda planned. I'd left the door a bit ajar in the hope that Mom would come by and decide to wander in. She did and she did. When she saw me standing naked at the lavatory, pumping away at my very hard penis, she didn't say anything. She just stood and watched.
I was 14 at the time and my penis was no monster. I was, in fact, a skinny little kid with what Mom called a "cute little butt". I had discovered masturbation - or "jackingoff" as my friends called it - two years before and had been doing it avidly two or three times a day ever since. Once I had done it six times in one day. I had been so proud of myself. Don't ask why - I was a kid.
I had two sisters and I exposed myself to them a lot. I loved to walk into their rooms, when our parents were gone, completely naked and sporting a nice hardon. They thought it was pretty funny and giggled a lot, but they never looked away and I loved it. Which makes me some kind of pervert, I guess. When I started showing myself to them, I was about nine. When I discovered jackingoff, I started doing it in front of them. They thought it was kinda yucky at first, but they got over that and got as close as they could to see every spurt. I, of course, was thrilled by my audience.
But I had a secret yearning: I wanted to do all this with my Mom.
I am a pervert, I suppose.
So, anyway, that day when Mom walked in on me, I was fulfilling a longtime fantasy. But Mom didn't know that. All she saw was her naked son jackingoff furiously. I thought she'd just look and backout. And her expression, at first, was one of shock. But she didn't leave. And she didn't stop looking. And I never stopped jacking. I was so turned on to have Mom watching me that I came in just a few seconds, spewing cum all over the sink and countertop. It was the most powerful cum I'd had up to that time. By then, Mom was smiling, her eyes on my squirting penis.
"Wow!" she said and looked up into my face. "You've really grown up, haven't you?"
I actually felt proud. Mom not only wasn't freaking out, but she seemed impressed. My fantasy was fulfilled many times over.
She helped me clean up, even carefully holding my still hard penis as she wiped it. In the process, I came again: I couldn't help it. Mom didn't seem to mind. She just went about cleaningup that too.
Then we went into my room and talked.
Mainly she wanted me to know that jackingoff (she said "masturbation") was perfectly natural and there was no reason for me to feel otherwise. She also wanted me to know that she didn't mind at all watching me jackoff, that it didn't embarrass her or get her angry. In fact, she said she enjoyed seeing it and would be happy to watch me just about any time. I asked her about letting Dad know about this and she said to leave that to her. She didn't seem to think it was going to be a big deal, though.
The whole time we were talking, I was sitting there naked, still with a hardon. When Mom was through, I started jackingoff again. She didn't object; she just sat there and watched me, seriously and intently. Naturally, when I came, there wasn't as much cum as the first two times. Mom helped me cleanup again.
When she'd gone, I was still terrifically excited and jackedoff again before going down to dinner. Which I got dressed for.
From then on, when Mom came into my room to wake me in the morning, I'd throw off the sheets, reach into my pajamas, grab my already hard penis and jackoff for her. I finally started sleeping nude to simplify the whole thing. Mom didn't object. A few times my Dad would come wake me and, out of habit, I would throw off the covers and be lying there with my penis jutting up into the air. Dad never said anything, but he did take nice long looks at my hard penis. I don't know if Mom set that up, knowing what I'd do, to see how Dad would react, but it was kinda exciting.
When I was 16 I walked into the bathroom - much like Mom had - to find Dad standing over the toilet massaging his erect penis. It looked huge to me, but - I know now - was only about seven inches long. He just looked at me and smiled. Then he began pumping it. Since he didn't seem to mind, I stayed where I was and watched until he came. I had a hardon, of course and, when Dad was done, I hurried back to my room to jackoff. Dad walked in a couple of minutes later, wearing a robe, just as I started cumming. He watched it all, congratulated me and left, smiling.
That kind of thing happened again, now and then, over the years. The last time I was there, Dad and I sat on the side of his bed and watched each other masturbate. It was fun. Mom knows all about it, even though she's never watched us.
But it's my Mom and me mainly. I have jacked off for my sisters - either together or separately - many times and still do, when it's possible. I've also jackedoff with my brothers-in-law. But still, as exciting as those times can be, the best, most exciting times have been with Mom.


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I'm in the process of updating different VIX related charts and statistics for next week's three day VIX webcast series. I realized it has been a while since I addressed the topic of VIX contango and backwardation. For those unfamiliar with these terms, a picture is worth a thousand words. The term structure illustration below shows a textbook example of what contango and backwardation are all about.
Typically a term structure chart created using VIX futures looks more like the blue contango line above where the futures prices are higher as there are more days left to expiration. In times of increased VIX the term structure takes on the form that looks a bit more like backwardation where the futures prices are lower than the spot index. The financial engineer in me went to work and I came up with a method of quantifying the shape.
To calculate my method of determining whether the market is in contango or backwardation I take the next two VIX futures contracts that have at least one weekend left until expiration. The Friday before VIX futures and options expire is the day where I roll into the next pair of futures contracts. For example last Friday August 15th the pair changed from August and September VIX to September and October VIX. I use the pricing of these two relevant futures contracts and time weight them based on days to expiration. The time weighted result is a consistent VIX future that may be used to compare the futures market to spot VIX. A chart covering January 2, 2014 through August 15, 2014 of this modified VIX future price relative to VIX appears below.
Note more often than not the VIX future is at a premium relative to VIX. Also when VIX moves up quickly the index will sometimes close at a premium relative to the modified VIX future. When VIX is higher than the modified future I define the market as being in backwardation. When the index is at a discount to the modified future I say the market is in contango. The table below shows how often the VIX term structure has been in contango or backwardation from January 2007 through last Friday. I also put the S&P 500 price performance for each year at the end of the table.
Since 2007 on about 20% of trading days the modified future is at a discount to VIX. The majority of these days occurred in 2008 when the stock market was under pressure. Also note over the most recent time period we have not seen too many backwardation days – this goes along with relative calm and bullishness in the overall market.
If you have more interest in the modified VIX future versus the index I will spend more time discussing it next week during the three day noon webcast series that is going to run from Monday through Wednesday next week. To register click on www.cboe.com/webcasts

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Scott Coker. Photo by Esther Lin/AllElbows.com.
After weeks of speculation from media outlets and silence from Strikeforce, the organization officially announced today that it has postponed the remaining quarterfinals of its heralded heavyweight grand prix tournament.
Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum and Josh Barnett vs. Brett Rogers will now take place on June 18 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. In addition, Strikeforce's planned April 9 event is now loaded with a pair of title fights - Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez defending in a rematch against Tatsuya Kawajiri and welterweight king Nick Diaz facing Paul Daley.
It looks like April 9 will be a success for the promotion after all, but the momentum gained from the start of the tournament last month has surely been lost. So why did things get pushed back anyway?
The simple answer is a trio of factors, and not the answer that Strikeforce figurehead Scott Coker gave in a press release this afternoon:
"Strikeforce is coming off a record pre-sale and impressive attendance for the kickoff of the grand prix at Izod Center in New Jersey that also drew a record viewership on Showtime for live MMA. To build on the tremendous momentum from New Jersey we needed the proper time to promote an event of this magnitude, which is why we have decided to continue the tournament on June 18 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, a venue that has been identified as one of the premier sports and entertainment venues in the U.S.
Firstly, Strikeforce neglected to plan ahead when it came to the grand prix. They are essentially playing it by ear when it comes to scheduling future events for which tournaments fights can take place and as you can see, they ran into problems when it came to April 9, and will continue to if they don't change their strategy.
For all of the fantastic tournaments that PRIDE Fighting Championships put on all of those years, they had a set schedule mapped out before the tourneys even began in terms of which shows the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals would take place on.
Bellator employs a similar approach and it has worked to a tee for them so far during their existence.
In all honesty though, scheduling conflicts for April 9 mainly came into play because of the participation of Josh Barnett, who refuses to cooperate with the California State Athletic Commission when it comes to re-licensing procedures.
Coker is adamant that Barnett served his suspension and then some, and also tested negative for performance-enhancing drugs under the state's supervision in recent months. Still, Barnett's actions currently have him essentially barred from fighting in California, Strikeforce's home base and a state where they have an immense following. Other options for April 9 outside of California simply just weren't there.
Texas remains one of the only states with an athletic commission that doesn't take advantage of pre-fight drug testing. A handful of others are in the same boat and are also some of the only states that will disregard California's trouble with Barnett and allow him to fight.
Unfortunately, those are the type of venues that Strikeforce will likely have to opt to use for the rest of the year since Barnett is on the weaker side of the bracket and is expected to go far in the tournament. I'm actually picking him to win it all.
The whole Barnett ordeal is exactly why Strikeforce was hoping to stage the remaining quarterfinals in Japan, using Overeem and Barnett's drawing power to garner a modest audience. The plan backfired. Zach Arnold knows why and anticipated this outcome last week:
When the promotion decided to book a year-long 'tournament' as the main theme for 2011, they had to realize that everything needed to set up for the year. That means the arena bookings, the matches, and everything logistical. Even PRIDE, of all organizations, had a slate of dates booked for Saitama Super Arena or buildings like Yokohama Arena. (They had to, since most buildings in Japan require a 4-6 month advance booking date, if not longer.) The fact that Strikeforce still doesn't reportedly have a venue booked for April 9th for the rest of the first round is absurd.
All of this chaos started with the dumb notion of wanting to run events in Japan. Yes, I predicted that the promotion would try to run there, but I never thought it made any financial sense. With all the chaos going on there now, why make things harder for yourself? Seemingly, that seems to be the theme of this operation right now. Once the landscape in Japan fell apart, the promotion should have already had everything ready to go to promote an event on April 9th. After all, that's the date the promotion pushed on Showtime for the next event. You have all those eyeballs watching Fedor's fight and you tell fans that a certain date will be used for the rest of the first round and now you are hedging on that. Why? None of this uncertainly should have happened in the first place.
Through all of this mess, Strikeforce still managed to put together a card on April 9 that will most likely managed to be very successful. The two title fights between Diaz-Daley and Melendez-Kawajiri are pitting world-ranked fighters against each other as well as being great matchups for the fans.
In addition, Gegard Mousasi will return to action at the event against Mike Kyle and the inclusion of Shinya Aoki, K.J. Noons and Hiroyuki Takaya is also rumored.
Let's not forget though that pushing things back to June dealt a huge blow to the momentum Strikeforce picked up after a pair of upsets last month. The probability of the tournament being completed by the end of the year, something that the organization promised when it was originally announced, is now unlikely, and that's something that could bother a lot of people.
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Washington Redskins star quarterback Robert Griffin III married his college sweetheart, Rebecca Liddicoat, on Saturday in Denver, near his spouse's hometown of Boulder, Colorado.
The location was disclosed by Mike Klis of The Denver Post, and two-time Emmy Award-winning reporter Dryol Joyner posted a photo of Griffin and Liddicoat as they prepared to tie the knot:
Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan coached the Denver Broncos to two Super Bowls, and he found himself back in the Denver area to support his QB on this wonderful occasion.
Griffin's profile inevitably caused the Internet to be flooded with photos from the wedding, but they were all in good fun.
RGIII was on Twitter throughout the day. Usually articulate and elaborate in the public eye, the 140 characters and sheer excitement kept his thoughts succinct when he described his feelings:
The easiest way to say It......BIG DAY!— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 6, 2013
He also retweeted several of the many congratulations that poured in for him—including this one from ESPN's NFL Twitter:
Congrats to @Redskins QB @RGIII and his new wife Rebecca on their wedding today.— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 6, 2013
Baylor head coach Art Briles oversaw Griffin's development into a Heisman Trophy winner in college and was in attendance. Briles tweeted a photo with several of his former players and Griffin's teammates, as well as an exclusive shot with the man of the hour:
Hangin with Baylor NFL players at RG3's wedding! pic.twitter.com/yyYj99fWvS— Coach Art Briles (@CoachArtBriles) July 7, 2013
NFL Rookie of the Year - Heisman Trophy Winner - most importantly Baylor QB. RG3's wedding! pic.twitter.com/aeyMl4wUNx— Coach Art Briles (@CoachArtBriles) July 7, 2013
Briles was spotted with Shanahan as well, per Baylor's official football Twitter page:
Baylor's @CoachArtBriles and @BUDREW chat with @Redskins coach Mike Shanahan at @RGIII wedding. #sicem #RG3 pic.twitter.com/FidHJUWy70— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) July 7, 2013
Ex-Bears running back Ike Williams served as one of the best men at the wedding, and he was thankful for receiving that honor:
Congratulations To My Brother @RGIII On Tying The Knott It Was Truly An Honor To Be One Of Your Best Man I Love You Bro— Ike Williams (@I_Williams4) July 7, 2013
Quarterbacks often take care of the sometimes unheralded men who protect them, and for Griffin, that was no exception even on this day. Redskins offensive lineman Chris Chester tweeted his gratefulness for Griffin seating the O-line and fullbacks at the bar:
S/O to @RGIII for seating the O-line and FB's ( @EricKettani ) by the bar. Congrats buddy pic.twitter.com/sSFvpZGlju— Chris Chester (@chesterchris66) July 7, 2013
Renowned radio personality Rock Newman was also among the notable attendees, and he snapped several pictures. The following photo reveals the scene before the bride and groom made things official:


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We like to batch cook food in the beginning of the week, so that the rest of the week is easy. We have a few dishes that are similar to casseroles, they are easy to make and last the entire week in the refrigerator.
You can make these in any size baking dish. If you have a large family, simply use a larger baking dish, if you are cooking for 1 or 2 you will want to use a small baking dish, it's really that simple. You will want to cover these so they don't overflow in the oven.


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Mamanista! » Contests, Musical Toys, Play, Pre-schoolers, Push Toys, School Aged Children, Toddlers » iPod for the Toddler Set: Win a Smart-E Bear
iPod for the Toddler Set: Win a Smart-E Bear
Children of the 80s fondly remember Teddy Ruxpin, the storytelling bear. Now our children can fall in love with the new Smart-e Bear.
Smart-e Bear is akin to a plush iPod. This soft stuffed animal has a hidden USB port which connects to your computer. You can program the Smart-e Bear to say your child's name, and you can select from thousands of songs, games and stories.
iPod users customize their playlists, but Smart-e Bear users create customized "playdates." In just a few minutes, I created a "playdate" full of energetic songs, interactive stories and games (like Simon Says) as well as a "playdate" of lullabies and classic stories perfect for naptime or bedtime. Smart-e Bear is soft and cuddly, so your toddler can snuggle with him during naptime too.
Smart-e Bear comes pre-loaded with over 90 minutes of songs, stories and games. You can download additional songs, stories and games online at www.smartebear.com. Currently, the only content offered is in English, but Spanish, French and Chinese songs and stories will be available soon.
Some content is free, but most songs are $0.99. Stories and games are $1.99. These prices are comparable to the iTunes store, which makes it affordable to buy new music and stories.
I was a bit bummed that I couldn't transfer my own mp3s and iTunes files of children's music onto the Smart-e Bear, so I contacted Smart-e Bear's customer service to ask them about it. According to the customer service rep, regular mp3 and iTunes files aren't compatible yet with the Smart-e Bear software.
Given the highly interactive nature of the Smart-e Bear software, that explanation makes sense. When you turn on the Smart-e Bear, it greets your child by name and then asks if he wants to hear a song. Your child is instructed to "squeeze my hand" for yes or to "squeeze my foot" for no. The Smart-e Bear lists the names of available songs, games and stories. By squeezing the Smart-e Bear's hands and feet, your child can choose which to play.
I found the Smart-e Bear very easy to use, and my toddler absolutely tester loved it. So do the critics. The Smart-e Bear is a Dr. Toy's Best 10 Technology Toys and Best 100 Toys pick, and it also won a Greatest Product Award from iParenting and a Gold Seal from NAPPA (the National Parenting Publications Awards).
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I love that they are interactive!
I like that you can download new games and music. There's always something new so your child will never get bored!
My favorite thing about the Smart-e Bear is is his variety of games to keep kids moving and active!
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I like that everything is themed so as my child's interests change you can personalize the bear to change with her. That's pretty cool!
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I love how it grows with your child with age-appropriate songs & activites. Thanks!
I think it's neat that it can interact with your child in other languages!
I like the games and the choice of 3 different animals.
I love that it greets your child by name when it turns on. Using the paws of the bear to change songs is really smart.
I love that you have the option to customize the smart-e-bear to grow with your childs needs. Awesome giveaway
I love that is soft and can be updated to grow with my child
I love that it has the ability to do so many things. I had Teddy Ruxpin as a child and loved it, but it was limited in capabilities so I couldn't use it more than a year or two.
I love that they're customizable. It makes them all the more special to the kids.
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I like that it grows along with your child.
I like that Smart-e-Bear grows with your child and tells stories.
I like that it will be multi-lingual soon.
love that they have such a large library of songs and books you can customize to your child's likes
I like that it's in diffent languages.
I like that you can download new things!
i love that it can tell stories and it grows with the kiddies :)
I like that it hasd different options for different ages.
I love how you can change whats on the bear to match your child's interests, so you know its a toy they will have for a long, long time.
I like that you can download stories for him to tell.
I like that you can personalize it, and that it downloads things automatically, so as to surprise everyone! So cool!
I like that it grows with my child and I like the download selction.
the songs
Aw! I Love Simon Says & that this lets you download it! I also love that you can personalize it and make it your own! Fun fun!
Thanks for this opportunity!
I think it's so Kool that the Smart-e-Bear grows with your child and tells stories.
A toy that doubles as a learning tool always works for me.
Yay! To Smart-e-Bear's helping to make our next genius!
I love that you can download any type of learning audio to enhance your child's development in an interactive way
I like that it grows with your child
What I like best about the Smart-e Bear is that you can download fun new stories, songs, and games in multiple languages and even change the language in which Smart-e Bear communicates with your child.
This would perfect for my little granddaughter. We could download stories, songs and much more.
My boys had Teddy Ruxpin and now I'd like Smart-e-bear for my grandkids. According to their website: With our easy-to-use smart-e-software you can download new content for your smart-e to keep him growing with your child!
I love all the options, This would be perfect for my son who is autistic, thanks
I love how I can make perfect for my grand daughter,it will grow with her and she has the choice of animals,I know she will choose the Smart-e Cat
Wonderful contest!!
I like the fact that Smart-E-Bear can talk in different languages.
I like all of the different downloads available. Thanks.
Those are so cute and educational, too. I think it's great that it grows with your child and has all the different downloads. My granddaughter would love using it. Thanks for having the contest!
I really like the feature to communicate in multiple languages!
I like that it grows with your child. There won't be another useless outdated toy lyimg around the house.
I like that it learns your kid's name
it grows up with them
I heart that it can interact in different languages and that it grows with your child !
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Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
Part 1 of 2
Certain job tasks or activities of daily living require many of us to perform repeated movements of the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, and back. Over time, these movements can cause damage to various parts of the body. These injuries, which are among the most common injuries in the United States, are referred to as Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs).
What are RMDs?
As the name suggests, repetitive motion disorders are a group of musculoskeletal conditions caused by movements that are performed repeatedly. RMDs can be caused by:
• Overexertion
• Incorrect posture
• Friction caused by an unnatural or awkward motion such as twisting the arm or wrist
RMDs may cause symptoms because of muscle fatigue, local inflammation and swelling or compression of nerve tissue. Examples of RMDs include:
• Carpal tunnel syndrome - when the narrowed tunnel of bones and ligaments in the wrist pinches the nerves in the fingers and the muscles at the base of the thumb.
• Bursitis - an inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) that lies between a tendon and skin, or between a tendon and bone.
• Tendonitis - an inflammation, irritation, and swelling of a tendon.
• Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) - an inflammation, soreness, or pain on the outside of the upper arm near the elbow.
• Ganglion cyst - when tissues surrounding certain joints, usually the wrist, become inflamed and swell up with fluid.
• Tenosynovitis - when the lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon becomes inflamed.
• Trigger finger - a painful or painless clicking or snapping or locking of a finger.
It is important to note, however, that all of the above conditions may have other causes and occur in the absence of repetitive motion.
Who is at risk for RMDs?
Anyone who engages in repetitive activities can get a RMD. Certain professions and activities increase the risk, including:
• Assembly line work
• Meatpacking
• Sewing
• Playing musical instruments
• Computer work/typing (or in the case of children, playing video or computer games)
• Carpentry
• Gardening
• Sports such as tennis or golf
• Lifting children
What are symptoms of RMDs?
Symptoms of these disorders may include one or more of the following:
• Pain or stiffness in the fingers, hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, shoulders, neck or back.
• Tingling or numbness in the hands or fingers.
• Visible swelling or redness of the affected area.
• Loss of flexibility and strength.
• For some individuals, there may be no visible sign of injury although they may find it hard to perform easy tasks.
Injuries caused be repetitive movements usually develop slowly over a period of time. Initially the symptoms may be mild and come and go. However, if left untreated, the symptoms can become very painful and even debilitating.


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Quitting has been in the news and on my mind recently. David Petraeus quit as director of the CIA. Some question whether he should have. Earlier this fall, Todd Akin didn't quit the Senate race in Missouri after making prehistoric comments about women. Some argued that he should have.
Yesterday I heard an interview on the radio with Oliver Berkeman, whose new book is called The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking. Berkeman criticized those self-help books and seminars that promote happiness by dropping words like "impossible" from our vocabulary and repeating endless positive affirmations. "Actually," he said, "there's a lot of research now to suggest that many of these techniques are counterproductive." Berkeman went on in the interview:
"I think anything that is based around eliminating words from your vocabulary, like the word 'failure' or 'impossible' — I know that they don't necessarily mean it quite literally, but that idea that you should just ... pretend that they don't exist I think is incredibly annoying."
"Quit" would be one of those words.
Dropping Courses – When is it quitting, cutting losses, or good strategy?
The issue of quitting was on my mind because last Monday was the deadline at my university for students to drop courses. Among the more difficult judgments I have to make as a professor is if and when to bring up the subject of dropping a course with a student who, despite my best efforts to keep them apprised of how they're doing and encouraging them to take steps to improve their performance, is in danger of failing—or of not doing as well as they could. Do I suggest, advise, encourage, or insist that they drop? For some students, one failing grade or one D on their transcript won't make much difference. For others, including those thinking about graduate school, a poor grade really can make the difference between successful and unsuccessful applications.
Sometimes students can't drop because their financial aid requires enrollment in a minimum number of credit hours. This is a bad policy because it creates a conflict of interest between educational benefit and monetary concerns.
Speaking of conflict of interest: When I advise students to drop, I need to make sure that my major motivation is the student's welfare and not primarily my own convenience. The welfare of other members of the class might factor in as well. (I've discussed this before in terms of students whom I may not like, or who may be disruptive in class.) Sometimes it's simply not clear what the best choice is for a student, and I need to make sure I present options fairly without undue influence.
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Some students resist the idea of dropping when it's clearly in their best interest. Avoiding a D or an F would be well worth the lost tuition. In these cases I try to help students see the consequences—both long- and short-term—of their options to stay in the course and to drop. Students often need to weight the long-term benefits of dropping more heavily. But many of these reluctant students express a value such as this: "I don't like to quit." Or, "I never quit." Or, "I'm not a quitter." It's at this point that I believe a little attitude readjustment is in order—usually involving a discussion of perspective. What are the prizes that students should keep their eyes on? A particular assignment, course, major, degree, school, career? Depending on what metaphors a student relates to, and how tired they are of hearing me go on and on, I might offer the following examples of putting a decision to drop in persective:
Transferring and Leaving College
There are broader decisions in which issues of quitting emerge, including transferring schools or leaving college entirely. Colleges are very concerned these days with "student retention," and their statistics look bad when students leave school before they graduate (or, sometimes, if they take longer than four years to graduate). Advisors and instructors may face conflicts of interest in the form of retaining students who shouldn't be retained. When I advise students one at a time, however, the retention statistics are simply not as relevant as the academic, intellectual, and personal growth of the student in front of me.
I often talk with students about the varieties of college experiences, including the traditional 4-year, 18-21 career, but also the 20-year plan that some students do. Some students work for a while before entering college—many work during college. Full-time, part-time, switching majors, taking time off: There is no right way to do college. Therefore, leaving college may appear to be quitting when it may actually be one or more of the following: (a) a leave of absence, after which the student will return to this or another college, (b) an experience that will enrich their education when they come back, (c) an experience that will be so rewarding that they won't come back, (d) a mistake that will waste them some time, but probably not as much time as they've already spent on Facebook. Few such decisions are final, catastrophic, or irrevocable. I've seen so many students return to college in their thirties, forties, fifties, and beyond, that I would never bet a student who takes time off from school is making a devastating mistake.
Sometimes, of course, students don't want to hear these stories of my 30+ years in the business. But I often tell the stories anyway. After all, I'm no quitter….
Mitch Handelsman is a professor of psychology at the University of Colorado Denver and the co-author (with Sharon Anderson) of Ethics for Psychotherapists and Counselors: A Proactive Approach(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010). He is also an associate editor of the two-volume APA Handbook of Ethics in Psychology(American Psychological Association, 2012).
© 2012 Mitchell M. Handelsman. All Rights Reserved


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Can someone please help me i'm really stuck on this problem.
Let V be a vector space of real-valued polynomials of degree at most 2, and consider the map T:V->R^3, p->[p(0),p(1),p(2)] (should be 3x1 matrix form) , Prove that T is an isomorphism.


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i would say the ^2 and the √ cancel each other out leaving -9. But as with every reply i post, im not confident lol
I just typed it into the calc and it reads 9. So basically, im useless lol
The square root is over the everything, right? Something like sqrt( (-9)^2)? If so:
The answer is 9. First you square (-9), then you will have sqrt( 81), which is just 9.
However, just to clarify, if you have:
[ √(-9) ]^2, then the answer is just -9 because the square and square root cancels out. I hope that helps.


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The last time the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings met was Week 3 of the 2009 season. If not for 11 penalties against the Colts last week, it might have been another matchup of two undefeated teams.
In that 2009 meeting, Brett Favre was the Vikings quarterback, and Mike Singletary was the 49ers head coach. In typical Favre fashion, he led the Vikings to a 27-24 win with a 32-yard touchdown pass with 0:02 left in the game.
It was a win that helped the Vikings finish 12-4, the second-best record in the NFC.
For San Francisco, it marked the start of a stretch during which it lost five of six games on the way to an 8-8 finish.
Since then, these two teams have been moving in different directions. Last year, under first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh, the 49ers finished 13-3, a seven-game improvement over 2010.
Since 2009, the Vikings have finished in last place in the NFC North. Last year, as they fell to 3-13, the Vikes were challenging for the worst record in the league and the top draft pick.
The 49ers come to Minnesota Sunday with back-to-back victories over the Packers and Lions, defeating both by eight points.
And, against their third-straight NFC North opponent, the visiting 49ers are 6.5-point favorites.
The Vikings will need another miraculous effort to defeat San Francisco. Here are some key matchups that could affect the outcome of the game.


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You've got a great, clear, hilarious style - it was a hoot going through your gallery!
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Thomas "Tommy" Malone is the founder of Malone Law. For more than 40 years he has litigated cases involving catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death throughout the State of Georgia. He has obtained a multitude of jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars. His record-setting $45 million verdict changed the way managed care providers operate.
Tommy is the past President of the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys, the official certifying body sanctioned by the American Bar Association for certification of competency in handling professional negligence cases.
Tommy is as a member of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, as well as Super Lawyers, a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Tommy is a recognized pioneer in obtaining just awards for the seriously injured and loved ones of those who lost their lives at the hands of careless physicians, tractor trailer drivers, pilots, as well as the manufacturers of dangerous products.
Tommy was born and raised in the South Georgia city of Albany in Dougherty County. He went to the University of Georgia in Athens from 1960 to 1963. He was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1965 and in 1966, he graduated from the Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University in Macon.
"The law office of Thomas Malone is dedicated, dependable, and determined to work for the best return of the customer. The office provides the client with an extended family just as concerned as he/she is about the matter at hand. The office attorneys are experienced in all fields relating to malpractice and the well being of victims of wrongful death. Thomas Malone makes clients feel at home and comfortable when expressing the traumatic events that have taken over their present lives. He is determined to compensate the rest of your life with what only the best can provide. Victim's families of malpractice and wrongful death will carry memories indefinitely and Mr. Malone tries to make life after tragedy pleasant. He succeeded with my case in 1995 and I have seen nothing but smiles from all affiliated with the firm. After 12 plus years we are still friends of the firm, and we will recommend the care provided by this office to all special victims in need of services that are about the norm. There is no other in the Atlanta Metropolitan area who can provide services recommended by the late Melvin Belli, one of the top lawyers in the history of the United States. All hats must be raised for the next Best Lawyer and future top lawyer in U.S. history, Mr. Thomas W. Malone."
"Tommy is more than just a lawyer. I never felt I was just a client. I felt always that I was in conference with a trusted friend. Tommy was always concerned with my family and me. I could tell from our initial conference that this was a close-knit family unit. My family and I came to admire and respect Tommy and his entire family and staff. I place my trust entirely in Tommy Malone. He works a courtroom as smooth as Jordan works a basketball court - smooth, cunning, and precise."
"When a mid-air plane collision caused the death of my husband and several of his partners in 1998, I needed a lot of help, including a good attorney. I was fortunate enough to be referred to Tommy Malone. In the course of a difficult wrongful death suit that involved multiple parties, plaintiffs, and defendants, Tommy's obvious expertise and gravitas amidst the various parties involved served not only to instill great confidence and calm in me, but contributed ultimately, I believe, to a satisfactory settlement for all of the plaintiffs. Tommy, his associates, and staff were engaging, courteous, and patient, and I was especially pleased with the dignified and professional atmosphere that prevailed throughout the process."
"As we told everyone after Tommy presented our case to the jurors, watching him in the courtroom is like watching Picasso paint - you don't necessarily know what tactic the artist may use to articulate his thoughts, but in the end, the beautiful work of art he created seemed effortless and clearly identifiable.
Working with Tommy and Adam from his firm was an experience my husband and I will never forget. We felt no one would ever believe us against the giant doctors and the hospital. After all, they are the medical experts. But, through all the complicated medical experts and information, Tommy helped the jurors "keep the eye on the ball" on the facts. He and Adam both communicated with such ease that anyone coming into the jury room for the first time would be able to pick up and follow their evidence and thoughts with no confusion. Their many years of experience, organization, level of promptness, and compassion were all true qualities that fit my husband and I like a glove.
From the day we walked into their office to the day we heard our favorable verdict after a two-week trial, it was exactly two years and five months - very impressive considering there were three defendants (medical practices and hospital) and about 15-20 depositions to take nationwide.
We are proud to be associated with the Malones, as they've become known to us as part of the family. We have nothing but the highest regards for everyone at the Malone Law Firm!
"Thomas "Tommy" Malone is one of the most skilled, thoughtful, compassionate, and tough lawyers that I have had the pleasure of knowing. He is also an advocate for patient rights and client interests. I could go on and on, but probably the best thing to say is that it is my honor and pleasure to know a man such as Thomas William Malone."
"Luckily, we were given the opportunity to be represented by Mr. Malone for our individual case. He is a man of great integrity with unsurpassed knowledge concerning medical malpractice issues. He is someone who is unforgettable; he impacted our lives in such a positive manner and we'll always be grateful to him. He deserves the great respect that he receives from work associates and other colleagues."


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Flagship In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with DVD Playback, Built-In Bluetooth and 7" Widescreen Display
- Pandora Link compatible
- Hi-Volt (4V) RCA Preouts x3
- Dual-Zone Audio/Video
Suggested Price: $1,599.00
|Screen Size/Aspect Ratio
|WVGA (800 x 480)
|Touch Panel Operation
|Anti-Glare Coated LCD Screen
|Picture Adjustment
|Motorized Display
|Selected Angle Setting
|Automatic Display Positioning
|Flash Memory (for Map Data and Applications)
|Coverage Area
|US, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Puerto Rico
|Road Preference
|Intelligent Re-Route
|3D Hybrid Sensor (Gyro & G-Force)
|TTS (Text-to-Speech)
|Points of Interest (POI)
|Approx. 12 Million
|AVIC FEEDS Customization (PC Application)
|3D Landmarks
|Display Modes
|5 (2D/3D/Street View/Rear View/ECO Graph View)
|Fuel Cost Report
|ECO Graph
|TMC Traffic Tuner
|MSN Direct (!)
|ND-MDT 10 requried
|Address Search
|POI Category Search
|Dial Phone Number
|Call Contact from Phonebook
|Search iPod by Artist, Album, Genre, or Playlist
|Disc Capacity
|CD-R/RW Playback
|DVD -R/RW Playback
|CD Music Playback
|DVD Video Playback
|MP3/WMA/iTunes® AAC Playback on CD/DVD
|DivX® Video Playback on CD/DVD
|MP3/WMA/iTunes AAC/JPEG Playback
|WMV/H.264/MPEG-4 Playback
|Dolby® Digital Decoder
|D/A Converter
|96 kHz/24-bit
|10-Bit Video DAC
|DVD Chapter/Title Direct Search
|DVD Chapter/Title/Disc Repeat
|CD Text
|Supertuner® IIID
|XM Satellite Radio
|GEX-P920XM required
|SIRIUS Satellite Radio
|CD-SB10 requried (also requries SC-C1 SiriusConnect Universal Tuner sold separately)
|HD Radio™
|GEX-P20HD requried
|24 Stations/6 Presets
|BSM (Best Station Memory)
|Local Seek Tuning
|Built-In amplifier
|MOSFET 50W x 4
|EEQ (Easy EQ) Preset Equalizer
|7-Band Graphic
|Advanced Sound Retriever
|RCA Preouts
|Built-In Bluetooth for Hands Free Calling
|Built-In Bluetooth for Audio Streaming
|Direct Control for iPod®/iPhone® (Audio and Video)
|CD-IU50V cable required
|Link Search for iPod®
|AVIC FEEDS App Compatible
|Pandora App for iPhone® Compatible
|Memory Card Slot
|USB Port
|IP Bus
|AUX Input (3.5mm Mini-Jack)
|Rear-View Camera Input
|Composite A/V Input
|Composite Video Output
|Dual Zone Audio/Video
|Customizable Home Screen Shortcuts
|Color Button Illumination
|32,768 colors
|Volume Control
|Wired Remote Input
|Cellular Mute
|Advanced Touch Slide Operation
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Product videos shown have been elapsed for demonstration purposes. Your experience may vary.
Availability of voice command depends on availability of data extraction for iPod and Bluetooth-enabled cellphone, functionality may vary and may be limited.
To use Voice Control to access all iPod content, first connect an iPod to the navigation system, select "iPod" as the AV source, and remain in "iPod" mode until cataloguing is completed — a message will be displayed when cataloguing is completed. Cataloguing of iPod content will not occur otherwise, which may limit use of Voice Control to access all iPod content.
Driver must not operate iPod using Passenger Control mode while driving.
Either "Made for iPod" or "Works with iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Operations and functions may vary depending on iPod models or headunits. iPod compatibility information is available at the following webpage: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/iPodCompatibility. iPod and iPhone are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
The ability of a Pioneer system to access the AVIC FEEDS application through an Apple iPhone is subject to change without notice and could be affected by any of the following (but not limited to the following): compatibility issues with future firmware versions of the iPhone and/or the AVIC FEEDS application for the iPhone; or, discontinuation of the AVIC FEEDS application for the iPhone or of the App Store for iPhones.
Bluetooth functionality requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone. Certain Bluetooth features may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices or by certain wireless carriers. See more details about compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones at the following webpage: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/BluetoothCompatibility.
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The MSN Direct service will be available only until January 1, 2012. More information is available at "http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/MSNDirectNotice".
MSN Direct is available for AVIC-Z120BT with optional ND-MDT10 tuner. MSN Direct requires service subscription (sold separately by MSN Direct). Free 3 months trial of MSN Direct Service is included. To receive MSN Direct on an MSN Direct ready device, you must be within an MSN Direct coverage area. Coverage areas are affected by reception limitations of the FM network as well as other factors, which may affect the ability of the unit to receive FM broadcasts. Pioneer is not responsible for the accuracy of the MSN Direct content (SERVICE), and that content (SERVICE) may not be current or available at times. Ability of the Pioneer system to access the MSN Direct service is subject to change without notice and could be affected by any of the following (but not limited to the following): changes to the MSN Direct service; or, discontinuation of the MSN Direct service. Please visit http://www.msndirect.com/pioneerfor more information.
Pandora Internet radio is a music service not affiliated with Pioneer. More information is available at http://www.pandora.com. Pandora is a registered trademark of Pandora Media, Inc. Requirements to access the Pandora music service using a Pioneer system: Apple iPhone (first generation), iPhone 3G, or iPhone 3GS, with firmware version 3.0 or later; Latest version of the Pandora application for the iPhone, downloaded to your device (Search Apple iTunes App Store for "Pandora"); Current Pandora account (Free account and paid accounts available from Pandora; create a free account online at http://www.pandora.com/register or through the Pandora application for the iPhone); iPhone Data Plan (Note: if the Data Plan for your iPhone does not have unlimited data, additional charges from your carrier may apply for accessing Pandora music service via your carrier's 3G and/or EDGE networks); Connection to the Internet via WiFi, 3G or EDGE network; Optional Pioneer adapter cable connecting your iPhone to the Pioneer navigation system.
Limitations relating to the use of the Pandora service: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet; Pandora service is currently only available in the U.S.; Ability of the Pioneer navigation system to access the Pandora service is subject to change without notice and could be affected by any of the following: compatibility issues with future firmware versions of iPhones, compatibility issues with future firmware versions of the Pandora application for the iPhone, changes to the Pandora music service, or, discontinuation of the Pandora music service; Certain functionality of the Pandora service is not available when accessing the service through the Pioneer navigation system, including, but not limited to, creating new stations, deleting stations, emailing current stations, buying current playing song from iTunes, viewing additional text information, logging in to Pandora, and adjusting Cell Network Audio Quality.
Sirius XM Satellite Radio is a subscription service not affiliated with Pioneer Electronics - service is available only in certain locations within the continental U.S. More information is available at "http://www.siriusxm.com". The "XM" and "SIRIUS" and related marks are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. Ability of the Pioneer system to access the Sirius and/or XM satellite radio service is subject to change without notice and could be affected by any of the following (but not limited to the following): changes to the Sirius XM Radio service; or, discontinuation of the Sirius XM Radio service.
HD Radio and the HD Radio logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.


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The Rockmore Society
Your Legacy. Their Future.
In 1962, Brigadier General Martin F. Rockmore USMC (Ret.) read a newspaper article about a Marine who had been awarded the Medal of Honor but could not afford to send his son to college. He took action, rounding up a group of fellow Marines and organizing a dance to raise scholarship funds for the student. Thus, the New York Leatherneck Ball was born and, from that, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, which has since awarded more than $90,000,000 in scholarship support to the children of Marines.
General Rockmore knew the importance of legacy. But he also knew that real legacies are made through impact. As the namesake for our most committed level of investors, the Rockmore Society is reserved to patriots with a vision for both. Members of the Rockmore Society are solidifying legacies of their own through planned estate gifts that will impact the lives of countless Marine families for years to come.
Planned Giving Options Through the Rockmore Society
You can create your own legacy with a planned gift to Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Planned giving through the Rockmore Society offers a range of options designed to meet your personal financial goals today while investing in Marine families tomorrow.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Make a gift and receive guaranteed payments for life.
A Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA), is a contract between you and the Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation promises to make lifetime annuity payments to the you or another beneficiary of your choosing, in return for your contribution today
Why Charitable Gift Annuities?
- It's very easy to set up. An attorney is not required.
- You receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction and a portion of your payments are tax-free income.
- In some case, you may also save on capital gains tax.
- You can provide for a spouse or loved one and assure them of payments for life.
- Payments to you may be higher than your return on low-earning securities or CDs.
Gifts of Stock or Appreciated Assets
Giving stock can be more beneficial than giving cash.
If you contribute to The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation or have considered the gift of giving, then consider making a gift of appreciated stock.
Why Gifts of Stock
- Eliminate Capital Gains Tax
- Enjoy a Last Minute Tax Break
- Claim the Market Value
- Won't affect your cash-flow
Making a Gift through your Will or Trust
Make a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime.
A gift through your will or trust is one of the simplest ways to make an estate gift. Just include a sentence in your will or trust that leaves assets to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
Why Estate Gifts?
Easy to set up
Fully revocable. If circumstances in life change, you can change your mind at any time
You maintain control over how your gift is used
Creates your personal legacy and inspires future generations to carry on your commitment to Honor Marines by Educating Their Children
Giving through Life Insurance
Donate a policy, take a deduction and make an extraordinary gift.
Designate Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation as a beneficiary of your current or a new life insurance policy. You will continue to own and can make use of the policy during your lifetime.
Why Gifts Through Life Insurance?
- You can give without touching any retirement funds.
- Giving is as easy as naming Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation as a beneficiary of an insurance policy.
- Because life insurance costs "pennies per dollar" of coverage, you can make a sizable gift with a modest investment.
- Your gift will be made to the Foundation immediately on your death. No waiting for probate.
Giving from a Retirement Account
Retirement funds paid to your heirs are subject to income and estate tax,but are tax-free to the Scholarship Foundation.
Giving from your retirement account can be done in two ways. During your lifetime, you may make contributions to the Scholarship Foundation directly from your IRA, as long as you are 70 ½ years old and contribute no more than $100,000 per year.
Why Retirement Account Gifts?
- You can give directly from an IRA to the Scholarship Foundation making your gift tax-free
- A current year gift can satisfy your Minimum Distribution Requirement and will not affect the tax status of your income from Social Security.
- It's very easy to set-up or modify, should your circumstances change.
- Extend your support to Marine Corps and Navy families, beyond your lifetime.


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By ROBIN FITZGERALD/The Sun Herald
GULFPORT – The FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit has agreed with the theory that 64-year-old Geneva Gordon was a victim of circumstance in 2004 when an unidentified killer shot her younger brother in an act of revenge and took her life as well, Gulfport police officials say.
Members of the unit have reviewed the double homicide of Gordon and 53-year-old David Garriga, and used victimology and other crime-solving techniques to reach the same conclusions as the lead detective in the case.
"We're on the same page," said Gulfport police Lt. Chris Ryle, who presented the case to the BAU in a workshop in 2007.
The BAU's work includes victimology – the study of crime victims' relationships and other aspects that could put them at risk – and creating profiles of unidentified suspects.
"Someone who knew David exacted revenge and targeted him for an unknown reason, and his sister was a victim of circumstance," Ryle said. "We ruled out robbery as a motive. Nothing was taken that we know of."
The siblings were shot inside Garriga's sport-utility vehicle in Gulfport on Nov. 9, 2004.
Ryle, who now runs the police department's forensics unit, keeps the cold case file at his desk in hopes of solving it.
Ryle said the FBI review reaffirmed his believe that Garriga's killing was not random and Gordon was slain simply because she was with him.
Garriga, a former Gulfport firefighter, had retired early over health problems. He sold used cars, had been a patrol officer a short while and had owned a pawn shop that burned down.
Ryle doesn't believe Garriga's career path had anything to do with the slayings.
The detective said victimology indicates Garriga was at risk because his friends included people of questionable character.
Garriga and Gordon, among 13 siblings, both had diabetes. They had grown closer, relatives said, as Garriga's health worsened. He was the youngest of the siblings.
Gordon was a homemaker whose husband had died two years earlier. She lived in Biloxi and had a son and a daughter. Relatives described her as "a mother hen" who worried about others and doted on her sickly brother.
Garriga, the divorced father of two sons and a daughter, lived in Bayou View in Gulfport. He had received a liver transplant in 2001 after his 21-year-old son died by suicide. The liver was his son's.
Garriga was recuperating from recent heart surgery. Gordon cooked breakfast at his home every day for him and whoever stopped by.
"He was a homebody," Ryle said. "He would hang out at his home and visit with those who came over."
Garriga had a close woman friend. By all accounts, they were not romantically involved. His relatives said the woman's father had died, but before his death, Garriga promised he would look after her.
The last morning of the siblings' lives, Gordon cooked breakfast and they left to run errands in Garriga's black Mitsubishi SUV.
They got flu shots at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. They bought collards at the Point Cadet farmers market and delivered them to relatives. And they drove to Creel Circle to check on Garriga's woman friend.
"I believe the killer knew David well enough to know he would stop by to check on the woman," Ryle said. "The killer may have followed him."
The woman wasn't home. She was in the county jail after an arrest on misdemeanors including possession of paraphernalia and failing to pay old fines.
Police accounts and Sun Herald interviews with neighbors revealed nothing out of the ordinary when the couple drove up to the woman's house.
A neighbor reported seeing a white man in his 20s to 30s in the driveway as Garriga parked on the street. Gordon rolled down her window and they appeared to have a casual conversation with the man.
"Geneva was very protective of David," Ryle said. "She wouldn't have rolled her window down if she hadn't felt safe."
Garriga then drove away from the house.
A neighbor later recalled seeing two black SUVs, one behind the other, at the stop sign. He said the SUVs were so close they appeared to be touching.
Police believe the brother and sister were at the stop sign when they were shot multiple times in the upper torso through the open passenger-side window.
The SUV came to rest in a grassy area.
About 12:25 p.m., a BFI employee was collecting recyclables. He found the couple, lifeless, inside the SUV. He tried to resuscitate Gordon before paramedics arrived.
A neighbor later recalled hearing a crash, but no one reported hearing gunshots.
A crime-scene unit dusted the SUV for fingerprints.
"We found some," Ryle said, "but there were explanations for why they were on there."
After the killings, Ryle promised Gordon's daughter, Kristie Gronkoski, he would work on the case as long as he's with the police department.
"My hope has diminished a bit," Gronkoski said, "but I have faith in Detective Ryle."
"I just regret that my son – he turns two this month – will never know his grandmother," she said.
Gronkoski put up a $10,000 reward in 2006, but no one has tried to claim it. She's still willing to pay for information that identifies the killer.
A reward of up to $1,000 also is available from Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Ryle said there are a couple of persons of interest in the case, but not enough evidence for an arrest.
"What I need is someone who knows about it to talk," he said.
"We've interviewed over 100 people, some more than once. New leads brought third- and fourth-hand information. But I'm certain someone knows about it firsthand."
"They may be afraid to come forward," Ryle said, "but it's the right thing to do."


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Pain and Suffering Law & Legal Definition
Pain and suffering is the physical and mental anguish suffered from an injury, including broken bones and torn ligaments, etc., but also the aches, pain, temporary and permanent limitations on activity, potential shortening of life, depression and embarrassment from disfigurement and scarring. Pain and suffering are part of the "general damages" recoverable by someone injured by another's negligence or intentional attack. The dollar value of damages for pain and suffering is subjective, since it can't be easily quantified the way medical expenses can.
Pain and suffering reports that are developed by an expert witness can help the judge and jury understand the details of treating an injury. In some states, the representative of a deceased person may sue a wrongdoer for the pain and suffering the deceased experienced before death. The court's award for non-pecuniary damages is based on a number of factors including:
- the type of injuries you have suffered,
- the severity and duration of your pain,
- the effect of your injuries on your enjoyment of life and your sports and hobbies,
- the problems you may suffer in the future and
- the weight of the evidence you are able to supply that you actually suffered these problems.


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News in brief
August 31, 2011 —
Delaware to consider a sole assessor
HORTONVILLE, NY — Despite the fact that the idea was shot down by residents a number of years ago, the Town of Delaware board will consider changing the number of assessors from three to one. "We are one of the rare towns that have three assessors," said Jim Scheutzow, board chairman. "Most, if not all, have only one."
The town board rejected the idea of holding a non-binding referendum during the next election. "You have the power right now to decide to have one assessor if you wish it," said town attorney Ken Klein.
One of the problems is finding a person who already has the skills and the knowledge to do the job. A new assessor would have to attend several weeks, if not months, of training in order to do the job. The term for assessors is six years.
Since most assessor positions in small towns are part-time, it was suggested by one of the board members that the job should be shared with another town's assessor. The town board will decide at its next meeting after hearing the legal ramifications from the town attorney.
Literacy programs in NEPA forfeit funding
NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA — Five programs providing literacy, English as a Second Language and GED services in Northeastern PA will not receive funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of ABLE. One of them is the Wayne Pike Adult Literacy Program (WYPALP).
In May, the WPALP Board of Directors unanimously voted not to apply for funding from the Bureau of ABLE for the 2011 to 2012 fiscal year, on the basis of major changes in the state policy and funding guidelines that the organization felt run counter to its mission.
Because the new guidelines require workforce employment goals, they would have ruled out WPALP's service of student volunteers who go on to teach literacy to others. In addition, WPALP would have been able to serve only adults with a reading level of fifth grade or lower, and would not be able to keep them on beyond a ninth grade reading level. Some of the expectations for English as Second Language were also changed in ways WPALP considers unacceptable. The Reverend William L. Samford, WPALP board president, said, "Our mission continues to be to serve all who seek literacy help and our intention is to do our best to keep the integrity of our program intact."


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Here is one requiring some detailed knowledge of social security benefits. How many ex-spouses can I make eligible for spousal benefits? [more inside]
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At a conference, I heard a knowledgeable person say that "Katrina forever changed the way that the Federal government and the states interact with each other". I had not heard such a thought before. What did he mean, and is it true?
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Charitable giving in China is increasing and with the new tax incentives being implemented in the upcoming years, it will continue to grow.
The article, China's rich give back as philanthropy surges, cited that the top 50 publicly-disclosed philanthropists in China have given a total of $10.9 billion so far this year. The philanthropists have supported social welfare causes, healthcare and poverty alleviation.
However, charitable donations work a little differently in this part of the world. Donations by individuals are restricted to fewer than 20 charities approved by the government.
In addition, individuals can offset just 2% of their salary against tax for charitable donations. This will increase to 12% next year. This number is still low compared to 25% in Hong Kong and 20% in Taiwan. Therefore, the wealthy Chinese are establishing foundations in Hong Kong instead of China to take advantage of the greater tax incentives.
Also surprising? 30% of China's millionaires are women.
With former President Bill Clinton hosting his annual philanthropist summit in Hong Kong next year, I am sure we will hear more about the growing number of Chinese philanthropists.
To learn more about philanthropy and the laws of charities in Asia, please visit the Asian Pacific Philanthropy Consortium site.
The article, US Teaches Asia a Lesson on Philanthropy, mentions why Chinese donors are giving to US universities (Gordon Wu gave $100 million to Princeton).


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Maybe we're too hard on Disney. After all, they simply remake classic stories in cartoon form. What's not to like?
Well, as you'll see, it all depends on just how much thought you apply to it. Here's seven pretty terrible lessons that Disney films taught us, whether they meant to or not.
7The Lion King: To Be Successful, Sometimes People Got to Die
Simba always knew that he was going to succeed his father, Mufasa, as the next Lion King. But fate liked spitting in poor little Simba's face, and his dear old dad got trampled to death by wildebeests. Of course, Mufasa's death was really caused by the evil Scar, Simba's uncle.
Later, all grown up, he reclaims his thrown and Scar suffers the double whammy of falling off a cliff and getting torn apart by hyenas. So after two particularly nasty and horrendous deaths, Simba finally becomes the lion king.
The Supposed Message:
We all have responsibilities we can't ignore. And don't trust that creepy uncle.
The Actual Message:
In order for you to be successful, other people will have to pay. And ultimately, that's okay, because the ends justify the means!
First you have Scar, who knew he couldn't be king of the pridelands until that dick Mufasa and his brat son were out of the way. So Scar did away with both of them, killing Mufasa and banishing Simba, and, as a result, he got to be king for a descent amount of time.
Then when Simba started to grow some balls, he took back his throne... but only after Scar himself took a dirt nap. It's true that Simba didn't intentionally kill him, but you know who did? The screenwriter. After all, the movie doesn't end with Simba convincing Scar to renounce his evil ways, or putting Scar in lion jail.
In fact, Lion Jail isn't even real.
No, the message was sent loud and clear: Simba could not be the true king unless Scar was dead. And they even arranged it so that Simba wouldn't have any of the pesky guilt that would have come with actually doing the deed himself. Everyone lived happily ever after. Except Scar of course, whose body was slowly pooped out by several hyenas the next day.
6Cinderella: Sort of Like "The Secret"
Cinderella is forced by her bitchy stepmother to clean the house from stem to stern every day. The only thing that prevents her from swallowing a bottle of pain killers is her belief that someday her dreams will come true.
One day Cinderella plans to attend a ball thrown by the prince, but the fact that she has a cutthroat bitch for a stepmother completely slipped her mind. She is forbidden from going.
Luckily, it turns out Cinderella has a fairy godmother, who uses her magic to hook Cinderella up with a ride, a beautiful outfit and a pair of what would seem like grossly impractical glass heels. At the ball Cinderella uses her innate flirting skills and rocks the prince's world, to the point that the next day the prince whisks her away to be his princess.
The Supposed Message:
Dreams do come true!
The Actual Message:
If you wait around long enough, the universe will practically hand stuff to you.
"Could you fix my credit score while you're at it?"
No one is denying the fact that Cinderella's life was one big shit stain. But in her state of mind, she actually thought that her dreams would just sort of happen if she sat around being miserable long enough. It never occurred to her that she had the ability to just tell her stepmother to go fuck herself.
Instead she kept scrubbing floors and believing that, if she continued to wish very hard and take absolutely no action, everything would fall into place. And what do you know, the bitch gets a fucking kingdom out of it.
So don't worry, girls. Some kind of "Fairy Godmother" will sweep into your life at any moment, and find you a man to take care of everything. Just keep wishing!


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The F-14
From the 1970s through 2006, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the defender of the fleet. These huge, fast, swept-wing fighters could take on anything in close-in dog fights and could shoot down enemy aircraft 50 miles away. Toward the end of the Tomcat's life, F-14s became Bombcats, capable of delivering precision bombs against distant land targets. F-14s starred the movie Top Gun, which also featured co-star Tom Cruise.
Preparing an F-14 Tomcat for launch. (U.S Navy photograph 050222-N-4308O-075, Feb. 22, 2005, by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor)
Our Tomcat (S/N 163904) "Felix 102"
By the beginning of 2006, there were only two F-14 squadrons left in the Navy. Both were flying combat missions in the Middle East. VF-213 was the "Black Lions." VF-31 was the "Tomcatters." The tail insignia of VF-31, created in 1948, was a black Felix the Cat carrying a lit bomb.[1]
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By Dave Wagner: CNJ sports writer
When Don Carthel left the coaching ranks in 1991 after seven seasons at Eastern New Mexico University, it probably should have been obvious that it wasn't out of his blood.
His heart has never left the Lone Star Conference, either.
A native of Dimmitt, Texas, and a resident of Friona, Carthel has never been far-removed from the LSC.
He was a finalist for the West Texas A&M job in 2001, but the school opted for Ronnie Jones — a move Carthel admits left him "broken-hearted."
He never really strayed from the conference, though, serving as a volunteer assistant at Abilene Christian for three seasons where he joined his son Colby, the Wildcats' current recruiting coordinator and defensive line coach and a linebacker in the late 1990s at Angelo State.
He's also coached for several years in the Division II Cactus Bowl all-star game, hosted by LSC member Texas A&M-Kingsville.
In spring 2004, Carthel became the coach of the indoor Amarillo Dusters in the Intense Football League. But when WT struggled in its three seasons under Jones, he jumped at the chance to get back into the college game and was named the school's 26th head football coach in April.
To this point, it couldn't have gone much better. The Buffaloes are off to a 6-0 start, averaging 47.8 points a game and ranked 16th in NCAA Division II.
"It's exciting, but I was excited at Angelo when Colby was there," Carthel said as the Buffs prepared for tonight's LSC South Division battle against Eastern New Mexico University.
"I'm shocked — we're playing way over our heads, and we've been really lucky. We're playing hard, but we're fortunate to be where we are."
With his son in the conference, he's continued to see a lot of games. That helped minimize the adjustment over the 14 years since he was at ENMU.
"That's how I was able to keep in the loop," Carthel said. "I've been able to stay up on the conference.
"I'm surprised as heck and happy as heck (with his team's start). I'm having a good time, and the community has really responded well."
ENMU coach and one-time WT assistant Mark Ribaudo said Carthel hasn't lost anything from his days with the Hounds.
"Donnie's had a profound impact," Ribaudo said. "He's got everybody heading in the same direction on that team.
"He's got a vision for that team. He knows where he wants to go, and he knows how to get there."
Ribaudo said the Buffs' prolific run-and-shoot offense, averaging around 45 passes a game, is among the best he's seen in his 14 seasons in the conference.
While the Buffs had talent in recent years under Jones, Carthel and his staff have been able to put it together, Ribaudo said.
"They did a good job of recruiting before (in Jones' regime)," he said. "Donnie has come in and just added to it."
Carthel acknowledges that, with Eastern the opponent and a crowd of more than 20,000 expected for WT's homecoming, tonight's game has special meaning.
"It's always fun to compete against friends, and I've got many old friends in Portales and on the (Eastern) coaching staff," he said. "It'll be pretty neat playing in front of this kind of crowd. I know our kids will enjoy it, and I think Eastern's kids will too."


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The lost son
For years it was the image of the cat that haunted his dreams, so that each time he woke up he would experience the same chill, his body on the edge of trembling, until he remembered what the dream was about, but even then he had to play it through, listen to the story again.
He had been in the army, in the early days of the Vietnam War. The incident which kept threading through his dreams had nothing to do with fighting, or the terrible climate, or impossible peasant conditions, or the harsh barkings of an unknown language, or the traces of blood they walked carefully past lest they trip off a landmine.
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May, award-winning journalist and politician, diesDecember 27,2012
By SUSAN SMALLHEER
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SPRINGFIELD — Edgar May, a longtime political force in his adopted hometown of Springfield and his adopted home state of Vermont, died Thursday morning in Arizona.
May, 83, was a man of many careers and embodied the quintessential immigrant's success story: a Pulitzer prize-winning investigative journalist, a longtime Vermont legislator, the former chief operating officer of the Special Olympics and a key administration figure in the Kennedy and Johnson years war on poverty.
He was also the founder, main fundraiser and moving spirit behind the nonprofit recreation center in Springfield that now bears his name: the Edgar May Center for Health and Recreation. He also helped establish the Howard Dean Center, which finally brought college-level education courses to Springfield, another longtime May dream.
May, a native of Zurich, Switzerland, immigrated to the United States in 1940 when he was 10 years old with his widowed mother and 6-year-old sister Madeleine, who went on to become Vermont's 77nd governor. The Jewish family was fleeing the Nazi threat in 1940.
The two siblings shared a profound love of Vermont; both started their professional lives in journalism and ended up in government.
Former Gov. Madeleine Kunin said Thursday that her brother had suffered a stroke about three weeks ago at his winter home in Green Valley, Ariz. He died at the hospice at the Veterans Administration Hospital for Southern Arizona on Thursday morning, she said.
Kunin, who had just returned from Arizona, said her brother died very peacefully and was in no pain at his passing.
"He was very proud to be an American citizen," she said, noting she and her older brother got their passion for public service from their mother and her belief in the possibilities in America.
Even though Kunin reached the Vermont Legislature in 1972, two years before he did, she said, "he was always my role model."
Kunin said she and her children flew from Vermont to Arizona during the past 12 days to be with May and to say their good-byes.
"In his final days, he said 'I've been very lucky,'" she said, listing his diverse and highly successful careers ranging from investigative reporter to chief executive officer of the Kennedy family's Special Olympics.
Gov. Peter Shumlin said he served with May in the Legislature — when May was the powerful chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Shumlin was a rookie House member from Putney.
"Edgar had such extraordinary practical skills. He could balance (a) budget and he convinced people you couldn't spend money you didn't have in really tough times. And he never lost his commitment to people who didn't have a voice," said Shumlin, a fellow Democrat. "You didn't get anything done without Edgar."
"This is a huge loss to Vermont," said Shumlin, who marveled that May never ran for higher office. But May was happy serving the people he knew and lived in his community, he said.
"Edgar was a guy who was comfortable in his own skin," said Shumlin.
A dapper man whose European heritage never left him, May was nonetheless known for making friends across the political aisle and class spectrum, enjoying equally a high-level political discussion to talking about the best way to pluck a wild turkey. He had keen political instincts. Back in March 2004, he predicted a little-known state senator from Illinois, Barack Obama, would eventually become president.
He spent a year undercover in the New York welfare system for the Buffalo Evening News, which won him the Pulitzer. That work caught the attention of Sargent Shriver, the brother-in-law of President John Kennedy, who brought him to Washington to work for him. It was a personal and professional relationship that lasted until Shriver's death in 2011.
May's coveted invitation to Shriver's daughter Maria's wedding to Arnold Schwarzenegger in April 1986 even spiced the timing of the adjournment of the 1986 Legislature, as May was key to final negotiations, but was eager to make the trip to Hyannis for the Kennedy family nuptials.
George Lamb, a Springfield attorney, worked closely with May on his dream of a recreation center in Springfield for everyone, regardless of age, finances or physical ability.
"This is a day of sadness and a day of joyousness," said Lamb. "Think about the legacy Edgar has left the town of Springfield and this part of Vermont and New Hampshire and all the people who are going to enjoy this in generations going forward. It's emblematic of a life well-lived."
May served 16 years in the Vermont Legislature, eight years in the House, elected first in 1974 and eight years in the Senate, served until 1991.
May was selected to head the Senate Appropriations Committee the same year his sister was elected governor, a move that raised questions about the siblings' power.
But not with the Republicans in the Senate, said Sen. William Doyle, R-Washington, the current dean of the Senate. No one, Doyle said, doubted May's integrity or ability to oversee the budget proposed by the Kunin administration.
"He was greatly respected," said Doyle, a Republican. "I told him the Republicans thought he would make an excellent chair and he turned out to be an excellent chair. By today's standards, Edgar was very bipartisan. One of his best friends was Bob Gannett," he said, referring to the late Sen. Robert Gannett, a Republican from Brattleboro.
Rep. Peter F. Welch, D-Vt., first met May when he was running for the state Senate from Windsor County in 1980, the two
Democrats became seatmates after May was elected to the Senate in 1982.
Welch said May was a talented communicator and politician. "He was the best politician I served with," said Welch, who was Senate president while May was head of Appropriations. May could think strategically, with the long view better than anyone, he said.
"I really admired the combination of aggressive commitment to getting things done and his restraint, which is so missing in leadership and politicians now," said Welch.
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Orion are publishing My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by British debut author Annabel Pitcher on March 1st, and today a number of bloggers are taking part in the great unveiling of the brilliant trailer. I was lucky enough to read this book last year, and let me just say that it's fantastic. It's definitely a must-read for 2011, that's for sure. It made me laugh and cry, and it's so beautifully written. How it's a debut novel, I don't know!
In addition to the trailer I also have an introductory video from Annabel herself, along with a giveaway to win a signed proof copy of the book. I hope you love this trailer as much as I do!
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Kate Middleton Shoots and Scores
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Kate Middleton paid a visit to Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, where she played field hockey with Great Britain's official team. She wore coral jeans, a light blue zip-up hoodie and sneakers, and the duchess (who was captain of her team at the Marlborough school) even scored a goal. So it's settled then: She is the most perfect princess. See sporty Kate in our updated Kate Middleton Look Book.


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Fox just set a March 3, 2017 release date for the next solo Wolverine film. Now the studio has announced a screenwriter. David James Kelly is scripting the new Wolverine film, which will once again star Hugh Jackman in the title role. Kelly is presumably working from the story outline that director James Mangold starting working out months ago. Read More »


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The most recent album from local noisemakers Unholy 2 opens with a guitar riff like an industrial drill bit and a tortured scream, and only grows darker and more desperate from there. Song titles like "Corrupt" and "Survivor Series" barely begin to hint at the devastation within, and everything here sounds somehow corroded, corrupted, tainted, spoiled and ruined. It's also undeniably thrilling — a blast of cancerous noise rock that appears to view humanity as simply another affliction to be snuffed out.
Though the music itself conjures nightmarish images of torture chambers and battered hellscapes, it sounds utterly fantastic in doing so, thanks in part to the care taken in capturing every horrifying detail (it was laid to tape at Musicol Recording Studio and mastered at Bob Weston's Chicago Mastering Service). Expect Ace of Cups to keep the lights appropriately low for this chilling affair.
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Rodger Charles' "Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching"
Ignatius Insight publishes a 2-part review-essay by Mark Brumley, on Fr. Rodger Charles' An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching:
It is a cliché in Catholic circles that the Catholic Church's social teaching is her "best kept secret." But like many clichés, there's a great deal of truth to it. Few Catholics seem aware that the Church even has a body of social teaching and fewer still seem to know what that teaching includes. That shouldn't surprise us, really, since surveys of Catholics over the last thirty years reveal a general decline in knowledge of the faith. Why should knowledge of Catholic social doctrine be exempt from the trend?
Well, that's the bad news. The good news is that Oxford's Jesuit Father Rodger Charles wants to reverse the trend and has done something about it. A decade and a half ago, he wrote The Social Teaching of Vatican II (Ignatius Press), a large-scale summary of Catholic social teaching in light of the Council. Recently, he published a hefty two-volume work, Christian Social Witness and Teaching: the Catholic Tradition from Genesis to Centesimus Annus (Gracewing). That monumental contribution to Catholic learning won't make much of an impact at your local parish–at least not right away. Written primarily for those doing graduate work in theology, the two tomes that comprise the project would probably be as intelligible to the average, even otherwise well-educated Catholic as an academic paper on quantum mechanics. And not because Father Charles' prose is dense—it isn't. But because the average, even otherwise well-educated Catholic must start from scratch when it comes to Catholic social teaching, while Father Charles' two-volume work necessarily assumes a fair amount of theological background.
Not so the hundred-and-so-page distillation of Father Charles' work recently published by Ignatius Press. Titled An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching, the book is a much-needed primer on the subject, written for the non-theologian. In fact, a good deal of the book consists of excerpts from magisterial documents, so the layman can become acquainted with the original doctrinal sources as he gains a basic overview of Catholic social teaching. … Read More
- You can browse the content of Christian Social Witness and Teaching Vol. I and Vol. II via GoogleBooks.
- Fr. Charles' Christian Social Witness and Teaching received high marks in the Acton Institute's Journal of Markets and Morality, the very fact of which I suppose will be seen as damning to our left-of-center readers.
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Thanks for mentioning these books.
A rather unrelated question – do you know of any good early Church history books?
I was looking to get the one by Eusebius but I couldn't find a translation I could trust.
Well, question one is if you're looking for a history written during the early Church, in which case Eusebius is probably your man, or a modern history of the early Church — which might be more accurate in some historical respects.
If you're looking for a modern history of the early Church, I don't have any recommendations for you — not saying there's nothing out there, but it's not my field and I haven't run across one.
If you're pretty sure you want to read Eusebius, I'd recommend Kirsopp Lake's translation in the Loeb Classical Library. The downside is: it's a bit pricey as the Loebs generally are. (Two volumes at $20 each. Though any decent college library should have it for you.) However, it's a solid scholarly translation with Greek and English facing pages.