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Hey friends!
How're you doing today?? <–does anyone ever answer that question? Hah.
I am doing well–it's an early morning again for me Gotta get those endorphins while you can, ya know!
I get asked this question a LOT: I am not seeing results-WHY?
It really comes down to several things, but a MAJOR one? Intensity. Intensity in fitness training, to be exact.
When you find an activity or exercise that works for you & your goals, that's awesome. That means you love it, you look forward to it, and you're going to stick to it. Wahoo!
However, results will plateau. It's science, people.
The body gets used to something over time– the output required by the body lessens until it plateaus, and that same activity doesn't deliver results any more.
This is why it's SO important to change up the components of the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type) on a regular basis (about 8-12 weeks).
{Constantly changing activities or fitness plans don't do much for us either. But that's a whole other blog post.}
The most convenient of the 4 components to change? INTENSITY.
And the proper amount of intensity will deliver results.
It's not too good to be true–and it can be applied to anyone, anywhere. Read below to figure out how it can be applied to you & your fitness training!
Intensity In Fitness Training
If you're doing a walking-type plan, options to change up the intensity include:
- quickening your pace
- adding in some short jogs during each walk
- stopping during walks to do some jumping jacks/pushups/or slow lunges
- swinging your arms more
- strapping on leg weights or holding light hand weights
If you're mainly running, options to change up the intensity include:
- increasing the hill work you do
- changing up the speed & length of speed work
- running with a faster running buddy
- completing negative split runs (decreasing pace each mile) for several per month
- (if on treadmill) playing with the incline & speed
If you do circuit training, options to change up the intensity include:
- recruiting more muscles at once instead of solely using isolated moves (i.e. biceps curl in a lunge)
- reducing the rest periods between exercises or circuits
- adding weights or levels to moves (i.e. pushups off a medicine ball, burpees with weights, etc.)
- using a timer to force yourself to do moves quicker
- grabbing heavier dumbbells during the strength portions
- adding in plyometrics moves
If you weight train, options to change the intensity include:
- lifting more weight (this is how I change up the intensity in BodyPUMP for myself)
- varying the tempos of the moves (another huge one in BP)
- using a mix of bodyweight exercises and free weights, instead of just doing one or the other
- adding in levels to your 'normal' moves to work off of (benches, Bosus, pull up bars)
- changing the number of reps and/or sets of a certain move or exercise in conjunction with varying the weight selection
Simple changes can be so effective in fitness training.
The key is not the absolute weight lifted or speed ran, it is rather the overload of the exercise, relative to each of us, that produces the result. And therein lies the secret! You shouldn't be training like everyone else to get your results, you simply must vary the intensity of YOUR workouts to get the results YOU'RE after.
With varying levels of intensity (depending on where you are at fitness-wise) what needs to happen is muscle fatigue in weight training, aerobic systems pushed a little more in cardio workouts, and a change of pace in any exercise.
Small tweaks = big change over time! No matter who you are, this applies.
I am off to some early a.m. BodyPUMP & work craziness. Have a FABULOUS day!
In YOUR workouts lately, how have YOU changed up the intensity?? If YOU haven't, what are YOU going to do differently to get the results YOU want?? And….how ARE you doing today?!


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Qorvis Budget Expert Available to Comment on CBO Budget Outlook Report to Be Released Wednesday
Jun 21, 2011, 12:46 ET from Qorvis Communications
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following expert availability was announced today by Qorvis Communications:
Noted federal budget analyst, Roll Call "Fiscal Fitness" columnist, and Qorvis partner Stan Collender.
Stan is a former member of the staffs of the House and Senate Budget Committees and founder of the very popular blog "Capital Gains and Games."
Stan is available to comment on the new report on the "2011 Long-Term Budget Outlook" that will be released to be the Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday, June 22, at 10 a.m.
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Hi all,
I'm currently doing a little function which will remove tbodies from a table depending on a value selected in a drop down menu, the only issue is that I'm not really sure how to "reset" the function each time I pick a new value. As it is now, once an element is removed - it won't show up if I pick the item in the drop down menu. Any suggestions?
Code below:
jQuery(document).ready(function() {
var city = document.getElementById('changeCity');
city.onchange = function() {
var selected = this.options[this.selectedIndex];
cityName = selected.getAttribute('value');
switch(cityName) {
case "london":
jQuery('#calendar tbody').not(':contains("London"), :first').hide();
jQuery('#calendar h2').replaceWith('
London
');
case "tokyo":
jQuery('#calendar tbody').not(':contains("Tokyo"), :first').hide();
jQuery('#calendar h2').replaceWith('
Tokyo
');
case "newyork":
jQuery('#calendar tbody').not(':contains("New York"), :first').hide();
jQuery('#calendar h2').replaceWith('
New York
');
case "rest":
jQuery('#calendar tbody').hide(':contains("London"), :contains("Tokyo"), :contains("New York")');
jQuery('#calendar h2').replaceWith('
Other cities
');
Hey, there are two options (that I know of), you could use if-clauses and use the opposite of "hide" - being "show".
But alot easier is the jQuery.toggle(showhide) (http://api.jquery.com/toggle/) method.
From the jQuery api:
With no parameters, the .toggle() method simply toggles the visibility of elements:
The matched elements will be revealed or hidden immediately, with no animation, by changing the CSS display property. If the element is initially displayed, it will be hidden; if hidden, it will be shown. The display property is saved and restored as needed. If an element has a display value of inline, then is hidden and shown, it will once again be displayed inline.
Hope that helps
Thanks behati,
Just solved it a minute ago. Probably not the best way, but it work: I just placed a jQuery('#calendar tbody').show(); right at the beginning of the anonymous function. So on each change it would first show everything and then continues with hiding unwanted elements.
But there's another issue... The last one, which should display everthing else, removes everything. However, if I use remove rather than hide it works fine. And I have basically no idea how to fix that.
Doesn't sound like the best of solutions, but if it's a relatively small table I guess it won't be a problem really (performance wise)
That sounds very odd! Is your method maybe trying to hide elements that are already hidden? It could be the same as above, calling .hide() on a hidden object would have little effect, while .remove() is different. All in all it still sounds to me like .toggle() would be a much easier way to go!
Haha no, but it's a temporarily solution until I've learned some PHP so I can create my own database to output the information correctly rather than doing it this way.
It's this part that doesn't work:
case "rest":
jQuery('#calendar tbody').hide(':contains("London"), :contains("Tokyo"), :contains("New York")');
jQuery('#calendar h2').replaceWith('
Other cities
');
For some reason, it hides all tbody tags. That's what I can't figure out. I'm gonna see if I can use toggle for this little function.


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Back to School: How to Treat Athlete's Foot Without a Prescription
The GoodRx Pharmacist - September 16, 2016
For many, back to school also means back to sports—football, soccer, swimming, wrestling, and cheerleading, among others.
With so many kids coming through the same locker rooms, and sometimes sharing equipment, your child's favorite sport can mean they're more susceptible to fungal infections like athlete's foot.
The good news: there are many non-prescription options out there that can help. See More
What Is Tinea Versicolor and How Do I Treat It?
Dr. Sharon Orrange - April 28, 2015
Patients often come in with small white (hypo-pigmented) patches on their upper arms wondering what to do about it. Ask for help, because you will need to see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment—most treatment options are prescription only. It's easy to get rid of though, so here you go.
What is it?
Tinea versicolor is a common skin fungal infection. The white/hypopigmented areas occur most commonly on the upper arms and trunk. See More
What's New for Nail Fungus?
Dr. Sharon Orrange - March 18, 2015
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail and the most common nail disorder. It is more common as we get older and with factors like diabetes, sweating, sports activities, occlusive footwear, and repeated nail trauma. Topical treatments eliminate the need for surveillance blood tests and cause less systemic complications. Two new nail solutions were recently approved.
Why should we care about it? It isn't just a cosmetic problem because nail fungus can spread to other nails, cause discomfort, and spread to family members. See More
What Really Works for Nail Fungus?
Dr. Sharon Orrange - November 14, 2012
Nail fungus is common and there are good treatments out there but you need to be patient. Nail changes are SLOW and improvement will continue after you stop your medication so hang in there. Here are the medications and treatments that do actually work for nail fungus.
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Late spring in San Francisco signals the beginning of the summer fog but for Java developers there is a more significant annual milestone: JavaOne rolls into town. Since its inception in 1996, the conference has been the focal point for showcasing the latest...
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Flex Builder Pro and the Data Visualization library that comes with it contains an OLAP engine and an API to query it and get results to be displayed in a particular implementation of the AdvancedDataGrid known as the OLAPDataGrid . Before looking at how to...
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In English, we use many different words to describe the same basic objects. In one survey, researchers Dieth and Orton explored which words were used for the place where a farmer might keep his cow, depending on where the speaker resided in England. The...
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Columbus Graffiti Sends Gang Messages With Symbols, Designs
Gang-related vandalism can be found spray painted in various areas of Columbus.
Much of it is meant to send a message, according to experts who decode the graffiti.
"You've got Bloods, Crips, People Nation. You've got Nortenas, Sorenos. There are some Latin Kings," explained Franklin County Sheriff Deputy Charley Brown.
Brown took WBNS-10TV on a tour of area graffiti and explained what it means.
"You look over here towards the end, there's a pitchfork pointing down, so that's another key indicator. When they have something crossed out or that it's upside down, it's a sign of disrespect," said Brown.
Numbers and colors represent a gang's affiliation, mark territory, or show disrespect to a rival gang.
"Some of them will also advertise drugs, issue challenges to other gangs and possibly death threats," added Brown.
Brown said there's no such thing as harmless tagging. Even colorful bubble art, while criminal, is most likely work done by someone without gang ties.
He spends his time deciphering the layers of Roman numerals, crowns and stars left behind as calling cards.
"Originally, it was done in blue which the Sorenos were tagging that and then the Nortenos tagged over them. And then the Bloods turned around and tagged over them. So, everybody's trying to establish their territory," Brown said.
On the street, everybody wants the last word.
"This could actually, ultimately get somebody killed on our streets because of how disrespectful it is," he explained.
Gang members will tag businesses and residential areas all over town.
Local law enforcement said the best way to get rid of it is obviously to cover it up because the taggers want their information out.
If you take that away, you might be able to keep them away.
As long as there's an open concrete canvas, it seems gangs continue the dangerous game of outdrawing their enemies.
"They put it right over top to let the Bloods know - this isn't your territory, this is ours," said Brown.
Brown said that eventually it will get to the point where crossing out is not enough, and the taggers could resort to violence.
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Hudson -- While future raises will depend on performance, all Hudson Schools administrative staff and non-representative support staff will receive a 2 percent pay increase retroactive to last summer after the School Board's approval Jan. 28.
The Hudson City School District Board of Education unanimously approved the pay increase Jan. 28, as well as a new salary structure for administrative and non-represented staff.
Board member Steve DiMauro abstained from voting on one portion of the legislation which contained the name of a relative.
The new structure will categorize positions into 12 "grades" with a minimum and maximum salary for each grade, according to Assistant Superintendent Phil Herman.
The raises for the 24 administrators will be retroactive to Aug. 1, 2012, and the raises for the 21 non-representative support staff will be retroactive to July 1, 2012, Herman said.
Administrators and non-exempt employees have not had a raise since 2009-10, according to the district.
In the future under the new salary structure, employees will have to earn one of the top two designations on a four-point evaluation to receive a raise, Herman said.
Among 24 administrators scheduled to receive raises, Superintendent Steve Farnsworth is scheduled to receive a 2 percent wage increase to $141,831.
Other top salaries include Assistant Superintendent Phillip Herman at $120,084; Director of Curriculum and Instruction Doreen Osmun at $114,036; Director of Pupil Services Kelly Kempf at $108,138; Treasurer Kathryn Sines at $106,080; McDowell Elementary Principal Mark Leventhal at $105,000; and Hudson Middle School Principal Charles DiLauro at $104,606.
Go here - http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/news%20local/2013/01/27/-s-glance-body-with-bullets-s-glance-body-with-bullets - to see the complete Jan. 28 meeting agenda with a list of all the administrators and their salaries.
Two administrators -- Osmun and Communications Manager Sheryl Sheatzley -- received a 7.5 percent increase to their salaries prior to the 2 percent increases to match their positions' grade level in the new salary structure, Herman said.
Their administrator salaries weren't below the minimum grade amount but were "low" considering their years of experience and job responsibilities, Herman said. Their salaries were adjusted to the middle range of the pay range before the salary increase.
If administrative or non-represented support staff employees were below the minimum amount for their grade level, the salary was adjusted to the minimum for the grade level before the pay increase, Herman said.
The two unions in the Hudson City School District -- the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (support staff) and the Hudson Education Association (teachers and certified positions) -- bargained with the School Board for the terms of their agreement, which expire in June 2014, Herman said.
Administrators and non-rep staff have no union representative, and the Board determines the terms of their employment and wages.
The School Board worked with a consultant, Rahmberg, Stover & Assoc., last June to begin the research necessary to build a salary structure and where to place employees, Herman said.
Personnel will have no change in the amount they contribute toward health insurance, Herman said. Administrative and non-representative employees pay 15 percent of the premium for medical insurance.
"That's consistent with what both unions are paying," Herman said. "All [school district] employees are paying 15 percent."
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DmC: Devil May Cry
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Harada has literally told his fans to **** off. I can deal with Tameem being pretentious.
That's because you didn't see David Jaffe's reaction.
Now this guy is arrogant, douche and rude to people.
However, that didn't make God of War flopping at all, lol. All the games sold a lot...
As for Tameem, I think antis are funny. They troll the guy and when the guy answers them back, they say he isn't being professional.
Some antis even go too far, by saying Tameem should ignore them, lol. If he should ignore you, then why can't you ignore him at the first place? That's what I call being pretentious.
I asked him several questions and he answered all of them, without any problem, nothing rude. Actually, he was quite polite. Nothing against the guy. Even if I end hating the game, I see no problem with Tameem, he seems to be a good person.
Tameem should reply haters, by using classic Dante quotes. That's what I would do. The whole ending leak...He should have answered: "The ending? Don't bet on it".
He should answer every troll or anti, that way, lol. It would be funny.
Capitan_Kid 4 years ago#62
Supreme121 posted...
Just a quick question to all fans who support the game. I'm curious as to why people support a game developed by a man who has done nothing but lambast the fan-base since the games production? I would feel disgusted supporting a company who does this. It seems as though when gamers had legitimate complaints about the demo they tried asking Tameem if these problems could somehow be fixed by the games initial release. And he basically ridiculed them over twitter. It's like getting slapped in the face repeatedly for no reason.
Some video game fans are some of the most annoying idiotic, head up the ass backwards people Ive ever seen. I could not give a *** what Tameem thinks about anyone. Im getting this game because its fun and its Devil May Cry.
PineappleFist 4 years ago#63
Let us not forget that Itagaki had sexual harassment charges pressed against him. Total class act right there that Itagaki.
You see, developers are people too. People are, generally speaking, awful in every conceivable way. Therefore, designers have the propensity for awfulness.
Since 1998. Grasshopper Manufacture.
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ShadowBoyZX 4 years ago#64
Pesmerga255 posted...
Somebody should show Tameem that video of Dante taking flight and ask him if his game is broken.
The one called Donte and gravity where he stay airborne by using the angel whip? If that's what you meant, someone did and made a suggestion to make it harder. Tameem responded with "We also don't have a fix for face-palming your face until it bleeds..."
Anyways, honestly if the game was great I might be able to look past one of my favorite series being destroyed, I might be able to look past all the offensive thing Tameem has said and buy it when it comes down to $19.99 but that's the problem. Based on what we've played of the demo and seen in videos it's not.
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mortredcrit 4 years ago#65
FNP88 posted...
mortredcrit posted...FNP88 posted...I love how all of you all just keep posting the guys single comment where he lashes out. We are human, we all have bad days. Also the kid left a link to a yt video that bashes the game.
Gee, a fellow gamer tells me to go outside. Give me something else besides a strawman next time so you don't come off as stupid as you pretend to be.
john_freeman69 4 years ago#66
mortredcrit posted...
Its easier than coming up with a real response. They are no better anyway. They do the same things we do, only they defend the guy.
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mortredcrit 4 years ago#67
john_freeman69 posted...
mortredcrit posted...
Well, at least I'm not in denial about their game. If it does come to PC, I look forward to the community to break it in as much as possible with mods. I would play it religiously for a day if someone made a tameem mod, complete with voices and fart sounds.
SlaveBlade 4 years ago#68
I'm not saying I'll die without it, but I really did like DMC. Imagine if your favorite series was completely changed and you'd never see a new one. Now imagine the new one is inferior to the old ones. Now imagine that when you say you don't like it, you're met with "stop whining" or "you're just a hater". Wouldn't that kind of piss you off?
No, i'd go find a different game and let it die off. My favorite franchise was, surprise surprise, Devil May Cry for a while. And then DMC4 happened and I realized that half the games sucked to me. What did I do? I just shrugged and moved on. This is the problem when people hold loyalties to anything game related. You will almost always get shafted somewhere. Nowadays, my favorite franchise is Fire Emblem. Thank god I don't care that they aren't localizing half the games in the series.
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we're just a few days out from the year's end and like you, i've been reflecting on my 2011. it's gone by in a flash and all in all, it's been a great one for kat flower. i booked more weddings and events than previously {thank you again to everyone for choosing to work with us}, met some cool people, worked with and collaborated on some great projects with some very talented designers, artists and photographers with the promise of more opportunities to come, got great press, taught some workshops, launched my website all while doing what i love...creating and designing with flowers. i am truly blessed.
HUGE thanks to all of you for reading and following my escapades through this floral life. thanks for caring, for following, for commenting, for pinning and for supporting me and my little engine that can. it's been heaps of fun {and tres helpful} sharing my journey with you. 2012 is already going to be bigger and badder than ever so stay tuned for all the shenanigans. so in the indelible words of michael scott {because i've been streaming episodes of the office}, 'see you on the flippity-flip.' and yes, it's official...i've morphed into that guy that quotes tv and movies. please save me from myself.
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Special to the Beacon
As you are driving on N.C. 211 (Southport/Supply Road) toward the intersection of U.S. 17 in Supply, there is a little white church, Concord United Methodist Church, sitting proudly in the shade of a magnificent, stately 300-year-old laurel oak, the oldest one in Brunswick County.
Trees are important to this little church. Dogwoods have been planted to add to the beauty of its landscape, and it is customary to plant a Live Oak tree to honor all new baptisms.
By Linda Arnold
Life Columnist
With this past Sunday, another Father's Day is in the books.
Since this holiday is in the immediate rear-view mirror, it's a perfect time to evaluate its impact — not only from the standpoint of last Sunday, but for the entire year.
A family affair
If you happen to fall into the idyllic "Norman Rockwell" definition of a healthy family, this was likely a pleasant day for you. Continue to celebrate those special connections.
I read the book, "SILENCE" by Shusaku Endo. I watched the movie. Both experiences left me pondering the presence of pervading doubt emanating from a perceived absence of God. It is the subtle specter of silence that is not quiet. It disturbs, distracts and often results in false discernment. Silence, in this case, provides neither spiritual nor physical solace. At the same time, it is a profound absence that evokes an equally profound presence.
Imagine what horticulture was like in England before the Revolutionary War. The British have always been wild about growing new things, and the development of the Atlantic colonies offered a tremendous number of new plants to try out. It wasn't easy, though, to get these new plants back to England across the ocean. Oh, sure, seeds were pretty easy to get back … but real live plants were not. Botanists and nurserymen came up with all sorts of ideas about how best to transport them. One of these people was a chap named John Ellis.
When you go to your favorite rib joint in the Carolinas and ask for a plate of barbecue, you're going to get a plate of steaming pulled (or chopped) pork, along with some coleslaw and hush puppies.
If you have the time though, most of us would prefer making our own barbecue at home. The exception would be attending one of the many pig pickin' events in the area. We used to have one every Fourth of July back at "The Brick" in Ocean Isle Beach.
Regardless of what a lot of outsiders may say, in the Carolinas, barbecue means pulled pork!
Pastor Stephen Nobles and the Sunshine Sisters of New Britton Baptist Church in Ash honor the 90th birthday of Jewel Evans, who was born June 6, 1927.
Pastor Al Watkins and congregation wish H.D. and Polly Willetts a very special 61st anniversary blessing at Faith Baptist Church in Bolivia on June 11. Their anniversary was June 10.
In last week's column I asked four questions about food safety practices in the home kitchen. How did you do? Would your kitchen pass a food safety inspection?
As promised, here are four more questions. Choose the answers that most closely apply to your everyday practices in your kitchen.
5. When using a cutting board: If you're cutting raw meat or poultry, what do you do before cutting fresh produce or bread before the same meal?
a.Use a separate cutting board
b.Wipe the cutting board with a damp cloth or sponge
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida have all reported recent outbreaks of a new strain of canine influenza known as H3N2. Earlier outbreaks quickly spread from the Midwest to at least 12 states. Well more than 2,000 H3N2 cases have been reported to date in the U.S. H3N2 is not known to be contagious to humans, although cats may be at risk for contracting the respiratory infection. Here's what you need to know to protect your dog.
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is in the hospital and will not be working on Friday, his office announced Friday morning in a statement.
"Early this morning, Senator Reid was not feeling well and as a precaution decided to go to the hospital," said Reid spokesman Adam Jentleson. "Tests have been conducted and everything is normal. He is alert, resting and feeling better.""Doctors have asked that he remain in the hospital for observation so he will not be working today," Jentleson added.


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Jan 1, 1976 – Oct 14, 2011
Happy Birthday Leanna
The day you were born the earth was a magical place, covered with soft snow, the sun bestowing a beautiful glow.
A winter breeze, snowflakes dancing, sky of radiant blue; dragonflies peeking over rainbows awaiting the arrival of you.
Your name was whispered at the gaze of your angel face, at that moment – our world became a sweeter place.
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The word 'souvenir' actually means 'memory' in French.
Perfect Paris Souvenirs
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Every time my father comes to visit me in France, he makes the same silly remark without fail: "I know why all women love Paris—there's so much shopping!" He's right, but by now after many Paris Rendez-Vous we all know there are so many more reasons to love this city, like macarons, flea markets and beautiful parks to name just a few. No matter what brings you to Paris one thing is for sure—at least a little retail therapy is in order so you can leave with the perfect souvenir!
"Souvenir" actually means "memory" in French, so the ideal one should always remind you of your time in Paris. The second requirement is that it should be special, meaning something you can't get just anywhere. Lastly, on a more pragmatic level, it should fit in your suitcase. While the best way to find this perfect treasure is with a bit of exploration, here are a few places and ideas to keep in mind when seeking that memorable keepsake to bring home from Paris for yourself or your loved ones…
Sébastian Gaudard, 22 Rue des Martyrs, 75009
Edible souvenirs are always a great idea. Top bakeries and chocolatiers in Paris like Sébastien Gaudard for example, package beautiful boxes of edible gifts. While the treats won't last forever, the incredibly decorative boxes and ribbons they come packaged in do. Such packages are especially nice for sharing with friends and family back home to give them a taste of Paris.
Mariage Frères, 30 Rue du Bourg Tibourg, 75004 Paris, France
If you don't have a sweet tooth, stop by Mariage Frères to purchase some of its teas. While the tea is world-renowned, at their flagship in Paris they have hundreds of flavors that aren't available elsewhere. They travel well, keep nicely for a long time and each cup you brew will bring you back to your time in the City of Light.
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Here's something you really can't get elsewhere: a beautiful artisan parasol or umbrella from Alexandra Sofjer. One of the most amazing things about Paris is that it's home to artisans specializing in whimsical things. In this case, adorned umbrellas festooned with lace or crystals and fantastical prints fit for Marie Antoinette. Also, they're just small enough to fit in your suitcase. This souvenir will have everyone back home remarking, "Ooh la la!"
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one more thing….
I could have really gone for a social occasion like that…
I am rather excited, for the game, and for Tale of Tales.
I am so excited for this project. I can't wait to explore!
It's odd. This release is coming at a point in my life in which I would very much like to run away into the woods in real life. Coincidence? Warning?
Again, thank you.
Redkora, I just have to say that the irony there is that that is the only appeal I would find in being a wolf, or something of the sort, is safety, and the freedom to run through the lesser trodden paths.
Safety from murderers, rapists, and the atrocities of mankind.
Today is a great day….good luck, do not be eating the wolf!
I cant wait!!! The anticipation is killing me… And steam hasn't put it up for "Pre-Purchase" yet
So..very..VERY..close =D
Goodluck, and congratulations for coming all this way on the game =D
Just a few hours! Its so close!
Here where I live, the Path will be released at 1 am. And I'll have just 4 hours to play it before I go to school! xD
The Robin's "cosplay" is absolutely lovely!
come on.. time go faster!!!!
Ugh its a school night and I live 3 hours ahead of the launch time. Its going to be 12 am…… I wish I could stay up all night just to get the limited edi. version, any clue how many they will be and how much they will cost?
So..very..VERY..close =D
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Holocaust Library settles suit over stolen documents
Updated 10:42 pm, Wednesday, June 20, 2012
One of the world's largest private libraries of Holocaust documents, located in San Antonio, has resolved part of its lawsuit seeking payment for stolen historical documents, reaching an undisclosed settlement Tuesday with New York-based bookseller Dan Wyman after alleging he knew at least nine documents he bought from a library intern had been stolen.
The Mazal Holocaust Library filed suit against Wyman in 2011 along with former intern Mansal Denton, 21, accused of stealing thousands of priceless documents from the library and selling them online. The library's 74-year-old founder, Harry Mazal, died eight months after Denton was charged with second-degree felony theft.
The charge was later upgraded to theft of $100,000-200,000 from a nonprofit. He could face up to life in prison if convicted.
Though Mazal had been fighting cancer, the lawsuit stated the theft was also a contributing factor in his death. "Mr. Mazal spent his final months in anguish, searching for the stolen historical documents and trying to rectify the enormous damage that the defendants inflicted," attorney Elliott Cappuccio wrote in the suit.
The missing documents included a handwritten letter by Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler and documents associated with the Nuremberg war crimes trials.
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In March, a judge here granted a default judgment to the library when Wyman failed to show up in court, requiring him to pay about $1.4 million in damages, but he sought to re-open the case this month.
A judge denied a request by Wyman's attorneys to remove the case from Texas jurisdiction Tuesday, and later that day they began negotiating a settlement.
Cappuccio said the settlement is good news.
"The plaintiffs have been trying to resolve this from the beginning," he said. "They're a nonprofit organization, they didn't want to be involved in litigation, they were forced into this when the items were stolen, but Dan Wyman basically was refusing to engage in any settlement discussions."
The library still plans to pursue its lawsuit against Denton, he said. The former intern is awaiting trial on the criminal charge.


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The complex is the first hotel in Belarus to be combined with a modern business centre. It allows guests of the capital to combine business activity with a comfortable stay in a hotel up to international standards. The air-conditioned hotel offers guests 169 rooms in total and welcomes them into a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, a newspaper stand and a hairdressing salon. Further facilities include parking, room and laundry services, a caf�, a restaurant and WLAN Internet access.
The hotel is situated on banks of the Svislach River in the central part of Minsk, near the historical, cultural and administrative centres of the city. Independence Avenue is just 1 km from the city hotel, while guests will find links to the public transport network on the hotel's doorstep and the train and bus stations around 4 km away. The nearest metro station is 2 km from the hotel, while guests will find a club just 1 km away. Nearby attractions include the Old Town and Moscow cinema (both 2.6 km away), Meniga shopping centre (3 km away) and the Minsk Sports Palace (1.8 km away).
All the apartments are equipped with individually regulated air conditioning and heating, black-out drapes and a bathroom with bathtub, shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Other in-room amenities include a minibar, mini safe and high-speed Internet access, as well as an LCD TV with satellite channels, a direct dial telephone, a double or king-size bed and tea and coffee making facilities.
Guests may take a dip in the swimming pool and relax by the poolside snack bar or on the sun terrace. The hotel also offers a gym, hot tub, sauna and steam room. Massage treatments are available, and there is a beauty centre with a spa room and a vitamin bar.
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The reason seems to be the fact that Verizon has already got the HTC Butterfly, an exclusive 5-inch 1080p phone by HTC, so it probably does not want to water down its sales.
But lacking the One is still a sore omission. The solution? Verizon might be preparing the HTC Droid DNA Plus for launch, an upgrade over the original Droid DNA that will make up for the lack of the One. Actually, the HTC One looks much like the original Droid DNA in terms of design, so we just expect a bump up in specs and a few other new features.
The Droid DNA Plus has now gotten Bluetooth certification, and seems one step closer to becoming a reality. Whether it'd indeed get a Snapdragon 600, the new Sense with BlinkFeed with Zoe, and the new UltraPixel camera, are all questions we don't have the answers to just yet. We expect to find out soon, though, so stay tuned.
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Praia da Luz Holiday Guide
The Praia da Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Luz (shortened to Praia da Luz) or Beach of the Church of our Lady of Light is Blue Flag beach, an award it won for water quality and sand cleanliness, making it an ideal and safe beach destination for those travelling with kids.
The beach is also a good spot for water sports such as scuba diving, snorkelling, water-skiing, windsurfing, sailing, paddleboats and boat trips. The curiously shaped Rocha Negra Cliff protects the bay from rough tides. The cliff is made of black volcanic rock formed millions of years ago as a result of the Monchique region's lava flow.
The rocks or cliffs on the west of the beach provide great opportunities for fishing. There are more than 200 varieties of fish found along this coastline, including mackerel and tuna out at the deeper areas.
This also makes for great local seafood restaurants, as well as fish markets in nearby Lagos. It's no wonder that seafood is such a regional favourite. On the west side of the beach you'll find a 16th Century fort that has found a new lease of life as a sophisticated restaurant, which offers patrons stunning views over the ocean. To find the beach's full range of restaurants and bars, follow the cobbled promenade that runs along the seafront; you'll even find some gift shops for souvenirs.
Although this beach is very popular in the summer, there are some secluded areas of beachfront that can provide a more relaxed family beach experience – you just have to look.


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EstroGenius 2013 - Our 14th Year!
October 15th thru November 10th, 2013
presented by Manhattan Theatre Source
• You can see the full calendar of events and get your tickets here.
NEW YORK CITY - A funny thing happened as we were planning this year's Estro...
We set out to make this year's festival smaller and more intimate and figured the way to do that was to partner with some of our favorite people & production companies. Estro has always been about building relationships and we really wanted that to be the focus this year.
So we reached out to our Estro alums and asked them to come play in the Estro sandbox. And they came in droves. In fact, our co-producing model turned out to be so successful that we accidentally, somehow, we're-still-not-sure-exactly-what-happened, MADE THE FESTIVAL BIGGER. Oops.
We have short plays, full-lengths (!), readings, dance, one-woman shows, visual art, Girl Be Heard, a film screening, a very special Spontaneous Combustion and 2 full days of networking, panel discussions and workshops - 45 events in all!
(In fact, we were too big to fit in a single venue and so will have events at both Theaterlab & Stage Left Studio.)
There's so much going on that to tell you all about it in one post is essentially an impossible task, so we're hoping this little teaser is enticing enough to get you to check out our website. There are lots of juicy details there and we'll be blogging away in the coming weeks about the festival in excruciating exhilarating detail.
Can't wait to show you what we made!
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EstroGenius 2013 - Our 14th Year! October 15th thru November 10th, 2013 in New York City
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This is a few weeks old, but you may not have seen it.
Slandering the Skepchick bloggers (un)Becoming the Borg
When I first got involved with skepticism, I noticed that it was a total sausage fest. Except for one prominent group of women, the Skepchicks, the attention paid to women in the skeptical movement was slim. And how did I feel about the Skepchicks? A little jealous honestly…. must read here
I'm a woman, and I'm in technology, and I demand here and now that you stop catering to me. That's right, I'm talking to YOU: brands, marketers, PR flaks, hardware manufacturers, advocacy groups and the women and men in my industry. And while we're at it, stop referring to me and my female colleagues as…
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A grant of $636, 000 has been awarded by the United States Government under the Hill-Burton Act to help build a new, three-story, $1, 300, 000 research center at the Albert Einstein Medical Center here, it was announced today. Matching funds will be supplied by the hospital. Max William Korman announced simultaneously that the Korman Family Foundation will "donate a large portion of the money which must be raised to meet the Government's matching grant."
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Avondale in Cincinnati is one of the hoodiest of hoods, one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the city. I'm not just blowing smoke from the suburbs either. I grew up in an adjacent rough neighborhood and know Avondale pretty well.
I went to the public h.s. 'Woodward' that also drew from Avondale and all the surrounding ghettos and it was more like a juvenile detention than a school. 'students' rolling up blunts in the FRONT of the class, teachers scared to take action, assaults, robberies, even rapes at that school. And that was just the kids who actually showed up. I don't know if you remember Damon Flint the b-ball player, he went there. Antwaan Peek, who played for the Texans was in one of my classes. I dropped out within months of attending that hellhole.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post6296576881177097405..comments2017-08-20T02:18:14.718-06:00Comments on Kalyn's Kitchen®: Crockpot Double Lentil, Sausage, Brown Rice, and Spinach SoupKalyn Dennyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-41312024776291418592015-11-25T09:16:45.620-07:002015-11-25T09:16:45.620-07:00Kale will be fine, it just takes a little longer t...Kale will be fine, it just takes a little longer to cook than spinach. But in a soup like this that won't be a problem.Kalyn Dennyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-74305270423705795392015-11-25T09:14:49.583-07:002015-11-25T09:14:49.583-07:00Has anyone used kale instead of spinach in this re...Has anyone used kale instead of spinach in this recipe?Canhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-18886366926375895362013-03-18T20:28:19.411-06:002013-03-18T20:28:19.411-06:00This is just the sort of "leftover soup"...This is just the sort of "leftover soup" recipe I needed -- I came across it on Yummly. Trying with leftover corned beef hash, chard from the CSA box, and leftover cooked white rice (so cutting down on the liquid a bit). Thank you for the inspiration and guidance on cooking times.Remy @MLISunderstandinghttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-18626137517195748752012-12-29T09:58:35.909-07:002012-12-29T09:58:35.909-07:00Glad you have enjoyed the recipe. I couldn't ...Glad you have enjoyed the recipe. I couldn't say for sure since I haven't tried it with kale, but in general kale will be a little more bulky after cooking and will take a little longer to cook.Kalyn Dennyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-53235214646967825452012-12-29T09:14:00.575-07:002012-12-29T09:14:00.575-07:00if substituting kale for spinach would it be s str...if substituting kale for spinach would it be s straight out swap, time and quantity-wise? I've made this recipe with spinach many times. Some of us are vegetarians and so I use the Morningstar sausage crumbles (9oz) instead of sausage occassionally and we enjoy it equally as well.

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I love lentil soup!Kelly Pearcehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-51949087619124043752011-01-15T14:26:48.039-07:002011-01-15T14:26:48.039-07:00Julie, so glad you liked it.Julie, so glad you liked it.Kalynhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-78010308728655427762011-01-15T14:08:52.022-07:002011-01-15T14:08:52.022-07:00really, really good! I wouldn't have made it ...really, really good! I wouldn't have made it if I didn't think that I would like it, but it still turned out to be a surprising amount of flavor for just a little bit of effort. I used no salt tomatoes and didn't add any salt for seasoning, and it was email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-36992175028699650002011-01-13T09:15:27.689-07:002011-01-13T09:15:27.689-07:00Yes the rice is not cooked. (iPhone, sorry for sh...Yes the rice is not cooked. (iPhone, sorry for short reply.)Kalynhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-24426047252084939912011-01-13T08:57:19.173-07:002011-01-13T08:57:19.173-07:00Hi, just checking to make sure, you but the rice i...Hi, just checking to make sure, you but the rice in uncooked, correct? And one hour in the crockpot is all it takes? email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-47860828047117340892011-01-09T19:06:42.962-07:002011-01-09T19:06:42.962-07:00So glad you liked it. My brother has become obses...So glad you liked it. My brother has become obsessed with this soup, and he's made several variations. Your blended version sounds good too.Kalynhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-90560832850152199292011-01-09T18:51:30.679-07:002011-01-09T18:51:30.679-07:00I made the soup tonight. I used Turkey sausage as ...I made the soup tonight. I used Turkey sausage as well but I pureed the lentil soup first, then added the sausage and 2 Tablespoons Gram Marsala. Wonderful on a cold winter firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-43638450906631736092010-12-21T07:05:41.871-07:002010-12-21T07:05:41.871-07:00Allison, so glad you liked it!Allison, so glad you liked it!Kalynhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-25396461414336258602010-12-20T22:37:10.534-07:002010-12-20T22:37:10.534-07:00I put this together and let it cook in the crockpo...I put this together and let it cook in the crockpot while I was at work today - delicious! I used fresh italian goat sausage from the farmer's market and it was sooo good. Definitely making it again!allisonhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-10741094542918274492010-12-17T19:13:08.239-07:002010-12-17T19:13:08.239-07:00Brandon, so glad you like it. I will have to try ...Brandon, so glad you like it. I will have to try that Harmon's sausage. And I agree, this would be good with kale.Kalynhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-2918705288405779942010-12-17T18:50:10.202-07:002010-12-17T18:50:10.202-07:00We've made this three or four times already. N...We've made this three or four times already. Needless to say, we love it. I add some cumin and chipotle chili powder in with the spices. Try Harmon's own garlic chicken sausage. It's mild but adds great flavor. I also tried this soup with kale, and I prefer it. One of the best soups on the blog. Thanks, email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-9899815486513743672010-12-13T12:58:17.267-07:002010-12-13T12:58:17.267-07:00Christeen, so glad you liked it.Christeen, so glad you liked it.Kalynhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-26285805177948252782010-12-13T11:07:48.885-07:002010-12-13T11:07:48.885-07:00I made a batch on the stovetop using some chipotle...I made a batch on the stovetop using some chipotle smoked sausage, and holy cow, it was just awesome! What a super recipe! I'm already looking forward to making it again.Christeenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-24323182212561684942010-12-04T16:19:08.529-07:002010-12-04T16:19:08.529-07:00Marc, I think your version sounds great! Spike is...Marc, I think your version sounds great! Spike is usually sold by health foods, but any seasoning blend you like the taste of can be substituted.Kalynhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-47990236312231250492010-12-04T16:09:41.927-07:002010-12-04T16:09:41.927-07:00Delicious! We made this recently but had to make o...Delicious! We made this recently but had to make one change (can't find Spike, made up my own combo) and chose to use 1/2lb fresh chorizo and 1/2lb fresh chicken sausage instead of the packaged. Since I couldn't find Spike, I made up a combo of salt, fresh ground pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and a little curry powder. I can't wait to make it again! Thank email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-19408473883060496432010-12-01T17:42:15.199-07:002010-12-01T17:42:15.199-07:00Susan, I'm especially glad to hear it was a hi...Susan, I'm especially glad to hear it was a hit with the kids. Good to know that frozen spinach is good in this recipe too; I wondered about that.Kalynhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-72807429713411511052010-12-01T17:22:42.444-07:002010-12-01T17:22:42.444-07:00Delicious! My whole family (kids ages 3, 6, and 8)...Delicious! My whole family (kids ages 3, 6, and 8) gobbled this up for dinner. I only had brown lentils, and used frozen chopped spinach, but otherwise followed as written. It was perfect for a chilly winter email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-5866041569760661072010-11-30T21:58:37.949-07:002010-11-30T21:58:37.949-07:00Nicole, thanks for the nice feedback about the rec...Nicole, thanks for the nice feedback about the recipes. I like your variations for this (especially the hot sauce - great idea!)Kalynhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-70955257612321739472010-11-30T21:50:24.653-07:002010-11-30T21:50:24.653-07:00I made this today, too, and it turned out great! I...I made this today, too, and it turned out great! I used Penzey's jarred broths and did 2 cups of ham broth and 3 cups of chicken. I added a tiny bit of heat with a dash of cayenne, too.

Your Moroccan lentil stew is one of my rotation meals that I always cook to freeze since it freezes so well. I love the red lentils in that, and I am always looking for them in other recipes.

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Community Corrections
1. Introduction
2. Researches on the effectiveness of community corrections
3. Public perception of community corrections
4. Conclusion
5. Bibliography
In recent years the discussions concerning the problem of community corrections are growing to be tenser. The contradictions between numerous researches dedicated to the effectiveness of community correction programs and the opposition of the public are often very significant to the extent that public perception of community correction is rather negative than positive, while, in stark contrast, researches reveal quite optimistic results and indicate in the direction of the wider implementation of community correction programs.
As a result, the views on the effectiveness of community corrections differ dramatically. On the one hand, there are researches that estimate that community corrections can reduce the cost spent on corrections of people in traditional prisons, community corrections can also reduce the prison population and widen the net of public control. All this contributes to high effectiveness of community corrections.
Nonetheless, on the other hand, the public opinion is quite skeptical about effectiveness of community corrections as they simply lack information about community corrections at large and their effectiveness, there is also the fear of risk to public safety resulting in a so-called NIMBY syndrome, and, finally, it is necessary to say that public opinion is substantially influenced by media which depict communicative corrections in rather dark colors.
In such a way, there exist quite different views on community corrections that need to be analyzed and discussed.
Researches on the effectiveness of community corrections
At the beginning it is necessary to point out that community corrections have provoked numerous discussions within last several decades as for its effectiveness and nowadays community corrections are viewed by many researchers (Beyer, 1990) as an effective alternative to traditional incarceration. To a significant extent, such a positive attitude of the researchers to community corrections is predetermined by economic effectiveness and more humanistic approach to criminals.
First of all, it is necessary to underline that many specialists believe that community corrections will need less funding form the part of the state and it will be less expansive for public than traditional incarceration. For instance, in 1996, the figures concerning communication corrections were quite optimistic, notably, the federal government had to spend $45,753 to house a federal inmate and on the provincial level it was necessary to spend $39,000 on an inmate per year, while it cost only about $8,527 to supervise in the community on parole or statutory release for a year (Canadian Center for Justice and Statistics, 1996).
In such a way, savings seem to be quite substantial and the advantages of community corrections are economically justified, though some specialists are warning against the possible threat of misuse of cost comparisons on lobbying for community corrections alternatives. In this respect, it is worthy of mention that Landreville agrees that it is possible to speak about real savings of public funds by means of using community corrections only when "they are presented as alternatives to imprisonment and are suggested as a means of reducing overpopulation" but he remarks that it is really possible to achieve positive results only "on the condition that it is presented prudently and it is well documented".
According to the same research, it is worthy of mention that approximately 90% of the cost that are spent on traditional increment basically remain stable and are not susceptible to serious variations or changes. This is why it will be possible to reduce costs only when the existing system is changed radically, notably, if the existing penitentiary institutions are eliminated and, instead community corrections programs are introduced saving public funds (Landerville, 1995).
In such a situation, specialists naturally support community corrections as alternatives to traditional incarceration as more effective from economic point of view, but, at the same time, it is also obvious that really positive economic effects of community corrections may be observed only on the condition that the cost will be used more effectively and communication corrections will really replace traditional prisons leading to the institutional closures.
Another argument of researchers in favor of the high effectiveness of community corrections is the possibility to reduce the prison population that is also quite costly. It should be said that specialists (Doob, 1990) state that there are three basic assumptions underlying the introduction of community corrections as alternatives to imprisonment.
First of all, it should be said that, at the present moment, judges are reluctantly imprisoning offenders because there is practically no equally effective alternatives by which incarceration could be substituted and, moreover, in the result of the failure of community corrections offenders are sent to prison.
Secondly, it is necessary that judges that set sanctions should really believe that these sanctions will be thoroughly controlled and the punishment will fully correspond to the guilt of an offender and his or her crime. At the same time, communicative corrections should also imply the possibility for rehabilitation of those offenders who really want to change themselves.
Furthermore, it should be said that, on introducing community corrections, judges could change their attitude to the traditional sentences leading to incarceration of offenders. Instead, they would rather prefer to use community corrections programs for different offenders according to their crimes and social danger they represent to the community.
At the same time, it is necessary to underline that there is a risk that community corrections will be used by judges not as alternatives but only as sanctions against offenders. Consequently, it is important that community corrections became alternatives to traditional incarceration but not an additional punishment for them. Otherwise, it would be hardly possible to speak about a real reduction of the prison population as community corrections rather become a kind of additional sanctions to the imprisonment than its real alternatives. As a result, the number of offenders in prison would hardly decrease. On the other hand, it is necessary to remind that specialists (Reeves, 1992) believe that the wide use of community corrections as alternatives can really reduce the prison population that, in its turn can lead to savings and, thus, economically it can be more effective than imprisonment.
Another argument in favor of the higher effectiveness of community corrections compared to traditional incarceration is the possibility of widening the net of social control (Blomberg, 1984). Practically, it means that, instead of the existing correction system of penitentiary establishments, the network of public corrections programs will disperse offenders throughout different communities with lower concentration of offenders at one place by increasing the number of such places.
In fact, community corrections programs, as a rule, imply longer term of correction and thus, need community supervision for a longer time that, unquestionably, will need more funding and, thus, it will be more expansive. Moreover, some specialists argue that "certain forms of use of 'alternatives' can inevitably lead to an increase in the total number of people under 'social control' at any given point" (Doob, 1995).
As a result, it is possible to estimate that positive economic effect can be minimized because of the need to spend more money on funding the longer term of public supervision and control over offenders but, on the other hand, its practical effectiveness, i.e. the positive impact of the punishment on offenders leading to the change of his or her lifestyle and behavior, may be much higher than in the result of the traditional imprisonment.
Anyway, the savings from the wide implementation of community corrections may be still quite significant regardless the longer terms and net widening (Marvell, 1995) since they can outweigh the costs of the funding of the existing corrections system.
Anyway, one of the most important factors with the help of which it is possible to assess the effectiveness of community corrections is the consequences of community corrections compared to traditional incarceration. In other words, it is possible to say that the effectiveness of community corrections can be measured in terms of reducing recidivism, avoiding exposure to undesirable effects and promoting the successful re-integration of offenders in the community.
In this respect, it should be said that studies have shown incarceration is not more effective than community corrections in preventing re-offending (Vyas, 1995). Moreover, community corrections have been shown more effective when delivered in a community setting (Gendreau and Andrews, 1990). At the same time, it is worthy of mention that community correction programs spare offenders many of the negative effects of traditional incarceration.
Community corrections programs also facilitate many of the factors associated with the offender's successful re-integration into the community. Obviously, offenders can benefit from community corrections programs because the life within the community will inevitably be more effective than traditional incarceration and contribute substantially to offenders' re-integration into the society and, what is more, they will be also able to pursue employment or educational opportunities (Benzvy-Miller, 1990).
At the same time, it is also necessary to remember about re-establishment of family relationships of offenders. Researches reveal the fact that family ties are better maintained when offender is residing at a community-based facility rather than a prison (Benzvy-Miller, 1990).
Furthermore, the proven ineffectiveness of incarceration at reducing recidivism and the perceived effectiveness of community corrections has lead the province of New Brunswick to commit to close provincial institutions and re-directing correction dollars to community-based programs. The province has planned closing 5 of its 12 correctional facilities. The province expects to reduce institutional bed by 25% (Benzvy-Miller, 1990). In such a way, the actual closure of correctional facilities may increase the likelihood that cost savings will be achieved and net widening will not be a problem.
Public perception of community corrections
Obviously the numerous researches reveal quite optimistic consequences of community corrections and specialists basically support the further development of community-based programs as alternatives to traditional incarceration. However, the public perception of community corrections is less optimistic and, what is more, it often engenders the public opposition to the further development of community corrections programs. Naturally, public has its own reasons to oppose to community corrections which should be analyzed.
In fact, nowadays, one of the major problems that prevent community corrections from being accepted by the public is the lack of knowledge about the programs of corrections. Canadians often oppose to the implementation of community-based correction programs simply because they do not fully realize what these programs are, how they are supposed to be realized, and what the effect of these programs on the community will be. As a result, the public naturally apprehends of community corrections.
Unquestionably, to a significant extent, this problem is the result of the low effectiveness of the work of agencies that are responsible for community corrections programs. What is meant here is the fact that it is necessary to primarily inform the public about the essence of the corrections programs and the basic principles of their realization. To put it more precisely, it is necessary to inform the public about the variety of programs that currently exist and can be applied. Also, the public should know that these products will not produce any negative effect on the life of the community.
It is equally important that the public perfectly realized how the community corrections work so that people did not think that their community would become a kind of prison, but, in stark contrast, their life would not change dramatically. The encouragement of the public is also quite significant since people should realize that community corrections are not only cost saving but these programs are also humanitarian programs targeting at the help to those in need.
Unfortunately, the public remains meagerly informed about all these aspects of community corrections.
However, probably the major barrier in the way of community corrections to be accepted by the public and be normally perceived by Canadians is the fear of risk to public safety. In actuality, Canadians do not feel they will be safe if community corrections programs are realized in their communities.
No wonder that, at present, community-based alternatives are opposed by the public and are perceived rather negatively than positively. It should be said that the public has never fully accepted community corrections programs such as probation, fines, day and full parole, temporary absences and intermittent prison sentences. Obviously, in public perception it will be socially dangerous to place in the neighborhood houses or residential centers for offenders as this can threaten to the criminal situation in the community and decrease commercial attractiveness of the area. Such a fear leads to what specialists define as the NIMBY or Not In My Back Yard syndrome.
According to Webber (1987) the development of such a syndrome is, to a significant extent, provoked by the fear of crime among Canadians which has risen dramatically over the past few years although it is disproportionate to the actual crime rate.
Furthermore, fear and lack of information are the basic reasons for the opposition of public to community corrections programs and, moreover, the public perceives the funding of such programs as unreasonable wasting of public funds as money could be redirected on other needs related to people who also need public help and support because of certain health problems, for instance.
Moreover, Benzvy-Miller underlines that Canadians have a totally erroneous concept of corrections system and people simply "fear crime and expect that physical proximity to offenders will expose them to great risk" and, naturally, they are "afraid that a group home will somehow taint the neighborhood and cause property values to plummet" (1990:19).
Naturally, in such a situation it is quite difficult to change public perception of community corrections since the fear seems to be too strong and, along with the lack of knowledge, causes the opposition of Canadians to community corrections, regardless, the results of numerous researches that have quite a different view on community corrections.
The situation is seriously deteriorated by the negative impact of media on public perception. It is not a secret that media traditionally form an extremely negative image of an offender making him or her not just a kind of outcast but a socially dangerous person that practically needs to be totally isolated from the community. At least, this is the image of an offender created by media.
At the same time, it is also important how media represent community corrections to the audience. In fact, it is obvious that the Canadians do not properly understand how the criminal justice system functions and often they overestimate the threat of community corrections programs and the role of the media is really great as they wrongly represent community corrections creating wrong public perception of these programs. In such a situation, it is really important that media contributed to the objective informing of the audience and changed public perception of community corrections. It is worthy of mention that Reeves points out that "citizens must be helped to understand that effective community based programs are not simply another manifestation of a 'soft crime' philosophy. Instead, they offer a combination of rehabilitation and punishment. In short, they provide a chance to return offenders to the community as productive members of society" (1992:76).
Obviously, nowadays, the role of media is extremely significant and, to a significant extent, media can define public perception of community corrections.
Thus, taking into account all above mentioned, it is possible to conclude that at present there exist dramatically different views on community corrections in Canada. On the one hand, there are specialists who, on the basis of numerous researches, emphasize the positive effects of community corrections. On the other hand public perception of community corrections is totally different. This striking difference of public perception of community corrections is based on the lack of knowledge about community-based corrections programs and, what is more, traditional public perception of these programs is dramatically affected, if not to say shaped, by media. As a result, Canadians have a totally erroneous view on community corrections and, what is more, they simply fear these programs since people believe that they threaten to public safety.
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"Swedish Meatballs like youll find in Ikea, but without the trip to the store. Served with the creamy beef gravy, youll LOVE this easy… See more
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