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How to deal w/my son in prison
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My son was arrested on 2/1/07 for robbery, he is only 19yrs old. Got in with the wrong crowd. Not making excuses for him, because he was raised to know the difference between right and Wrong. He is in for 3yrs. My problem is that life has seemed to stopped for me since then. I seemed to live for the one day a week I can visit him and the other two days when he gets to call. The rest of the time I just seem to exsist. I feel depressed, anxious, guilty and don't know what to do about it. Any advise would be appreciated.
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I saw this advice on a different site. I think it is good. Hang in there, if you want to talk, I'm here - Kim
Here are some things we can do to help our children in jail.
1. Write your child often...Even just to say "I was thinking of You", "I Love You and Support You"...Don't depend on anyone else to do this. Nothing like a mothers Love.
2. Clip out the newspaper, or buy the book of crosswords/ word finds and etc and take pages from it and mail it to them. If they are allow books or magazines...Subscribe to at least one, preferable their newspaper. Go on the internet and copy, paste and print spiritual, reglious, comic, jokes, and etc and mail in an envelope. You don't even have to write a note with it... I've found appeal information off the internet and printed it off and dropped in the mail... My son loves sports, music... I send him clippings of whatever interest him off the internet... Little things go a long way...
3. Put something Special in their accounts for birthdays or to reward them when they accomplish something while in prison.
4. Under that only through Education shall "Recidivism" stop. If your child needs their GED, make it your business to write the prison or go online and look up that prison information towards acquiring an education. Don't stop at a GED for education, Just because there are no federal funding to allow for college of incarcerated persons, doesn't mean they can't register and take college course with their state local or out of state college. It is much cheaper in state tuition. Stop looking for a program for incarcerated persons. Ohio University happens to have one for that if you can afford it and it is a good program...BUT almost all local colleges have "DISTANT EDUCATION COLLEGE PROGRAM"...and all inmates are entitled to attend with the approval of their Warden. Instate Tuition at a local college cost an estimate of $130- $150 for 3 credit (1) course. Get a fund raising going, ask for donations, with-in your family, friends, church and etc to help pay for one or two courses each semester. When my family ask about gift for my birthday, christmas, etc...I simply tell family and friends...a contribution to my son college education and/or his appeal...My point to you, if you want to put an end to our children coming out of prison to not being able to get a decent job, having a home and being independent, then, what can we expect but for them to do crimes and return back... This is called "Recidivism" Read up on this matter! Support your child towards rehabilation. If you need assistance in this area...write me anytime.
5. Tell Your Love One NOT to BORROW, EVER from anyone while incarcerated. Go Without!!! Not even a cigarette, for the interest on the loan WILL BE higher than the loan. This is why it is important to put something on your loveones account. $2.00 is better than Nothing. They will appreciate it. Tell them not to join any gangs. Mind their own business... "Do You"... Gossip will get you hurt and/or killed. Keep Busy. Have a schedule that includes exercising, mediation, reading, job and/or school. Make the Best of the Situation. Again, I can't stress the issue of NOT BORROWING...from anyone. You never want to owe a favor. Don't Loan Out Either, or Your may be the Bank for everyone and having trouble getting them repay their debts to you. Simply Again... Tell them to do themselves...or go without.
6. My son's deadbeat child support father, today, 20 Something years later, maturer, has promised our son to financially support his account until he is released. Our son has a budget for general expenses and basic needs. He can pay the MCI collect calls, newpaper, magazines and etc from that monthly allottment his dad now provide. This enables me and others to contribute to his college education and appeals. GOD IS GOOD!!! GOD IS ALWAYS ON TIME!!!
7. If your loveone is incarcerated out of state and it is hurting you not seeing him, and it cost to much to fly. Greyhound Bus service have all types of special programs and rates. Amtrak does too. My son is in state, but is over 9 hours away from me. I have met others that live in my area and have to travel that far, we now group together and even stay over night and bunk together in a hotel to save money. If there is a will, there is a way. If you have to stay overnight, book your room on the internet, it is much cheaper... Due to the distance, we are overnighters, The room cost $79 per night, we pay $43 with taxes...off the internet...for the same room... The hotel has offered us the 2 room Suite at a discounted rate. Weekend rental car service is much cheaper. You can rent a car/suv and buddy travel to visit your loveones. There are so many things to do, to get you where you want to go... It's call "If there's A Will there's A Way"... For God Is Good!
8. My son says to me too, that it is hard for him to have to leave us, he wants to go home with us. Yet, he also says, I will never tell you to stop. Some inmates have chosen not to receive visitors until they are moved closer to home, which is understandable. Bottom line, unless they refuse visitation...Go see them. Also, while visiting my son, we witness family members of another inmate, arguing during the visit...If you could see the expression the saddness on the face of the inmate having to sit and watch his two siblings argue on his time...Please, come at looking and acting your best. Leave all the negativity at home. Visits should be pleasant, loving and to put a tiny bit of normalcy in that loveones life. For, tomorrow is not promised.
9. Don't baby them. Don't condone, but don't condemn them either. If you see or hear them changing for the better, let them know. If they are not, let them know.
10. Do not become friendly with the prison personnel, however, call or write your childs counselor, let them know that you are supportive to your child rehabilation and the family is available to assist with this. Find out what programs are being offered at the prison. Know the prison rules and regulations. When ever requesting for, e.g. that your child be allowed to attend college, which must be approval by the Warden, let them know, that education is a preventive measure to prevent relapses nto criminal behavior which is commonly referred to as "Recidivism". This will go a long way. Most prison officials think that the families have thrown away the key on the inmate. Be professional and pleasant at all times. Make sure that the counselor, the Warden have updated emergency contact information. Your child won't be treated any different the other inmates, but you have put them on notice that you hold the prison and warden accountable for your childs health and safety.
11. Don't assume anything about prison life, the prison your child is incarcerated at, and don't depend on your child letting you know, they sometimes don't know themselves. Call the prison and ask. If you don't know who to ask, ask your childs counselor.
12. Stay in touch with web sites such as this one. Don't be afraid or ashame to come out about your child, your loveone, your friend being incarcerated. I know, for my son is the first person ever in my entire family to be incarcerated and to be incarcerated in a max prison for 30 years. It was truly difficult for me to come out about this. It happens to the Best of Families... We are all in this together.
13. If you want your child to have the faith, you must have it, show it, and convey it. Regardless, of how much they may not be ready for it, send them spiritualand religious information. I simply tear pages from old books, magazines and send it. One day when they are bored and feeling hopeless, trust me... God is always On Time...
14. Send them photos of family, friends, of the house and etc. Never enough photos.
15. When writing them, tell them about your day. No need to discuss prison, they know, they are living it. Be honest about your day and things that happen. My son often tells me, "Mom, I can hear you actually talking in your letters"... I keep it real.
16. Take Care Of Yourself. You can be no good to your loveone if you aren't good to yourself. Your Health Is Your Wealth...Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually. Incarcerated persons worry about their families and close friends. My son, worries about me constantly, Just as I worry about him. So for me, I make it my business through visitations to see for my own eyes that my son is in good health, spirits and safe...vice versa. I have made a promise to my son and self, God willing, I will be at the Gate when he is Released, whether it is 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 years... I don't talk about taking care of myself, I do it, by any means necessary. So, please take care of yourself. Be Good to yourself. Live your Life to the fullest... Simply incorporate your love ones situation into it....
17. When Praying For Your Child to be in the Best of Health, Spirits and Safe, Pray for their Cell Mate, for a Healthy and Good Spirit cellmate makes for a Safe environment for Your Child and Vice Versa... I pray for all the inmates, the warden, counselors, and even the C.O.'s... Like one CO told me, We are no different than your son, we just didn't get caught... We are all human beings and God's children
I hope these suggestions are helpful and know that I am with all the Mothers. Fathers, Family and Friends with a Child or Children in Prison... It's truly difficult, but it's a Blessing each day that they are still with us. I know some Families that visit a cold grave.
All the Best
One that I felt I should share to give others some sense of "Hope"... That all isn't lost because our loveone, our children are incarcerated... We must not give up on them, whether they will be release or are doing Life terms... I believe God will determine each and everyone's length of incarceration. And for what ever period it shall be for, they are all still human beings, they are all still "God's" children... and deserve a chance at rehabiliation. True, there are some whom shall never rehab or whom are consider "career criminals"... But, they too, belong to some family... Love transcends Love... and Hates transcends Hate... I would never condone crimes made by my child or any one else. They should be held accountable for their crimes. The sentencing should be just and fair, which they aren't. Rehabilation should be first and foremost, but it isn't part of the equation at all within DOC. Judges should demand rehabilation programs, trade training, be administered and be part of their sentencing, but they don't!!! Only thing they order is "Anger Management" courses. Prison is a mult-billion dollar business and the government is not trying to lose such a incoming and employment producing business.
I don't know the answers to surviving Prison, only that we the people, we the families, need to make some changes to cut this cycle called "Recidivism"...
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Welcome fellow Delawarean!
You'll love it here.
Hang in and please write me whenever you need too! My son just got out of prison, Thank GOD, but I know what you are going through and would be more than happy to help you out whenever you need it.
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My daughter has spent her first year in prison and she is turning 21 in Sept. I know what you are going through and yes life in the beginning does feel like it stops. I can't say it gets any easier because that would be a lie. I see her 2 sometimes 3 times a week for she is 45 minutes away from me...She too got in with the wrong crowd and her wonderful boyfriend at that time! Those feelings may never go away but they will ease up eventually...everyday i force myself to get out of bed and live life...i trust God for her and to do what needs to be done in her life...i'm here if you want to talk
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hello, i 'm sorry to here about your son. i have a husband that is in for hitting another inmate the guy that he hit almost died and still could die it;'s been 4years since he's away i felt guilty also.but don't he did it not you all you can do is just be there for him and from what you wrote you already are they have away of making us feel sorry for them but they really know that they are wrong all u can do is pray to god that he will learn and when he gets out he will get on the right track so don't beat your self up. all you gotta do is love him i hope i helped
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Hi, I know how you feel. My brother went in on Nov. 6th 2007 for second degree assult. He got in with the wrong crowd, got on drugs and become an alcoholic. His release date is Dec. 8, 2008. It was so hard at first on him, my parents and me. All of us just cried when they cuffed him and took him out of the court room that day. We got to see him 2 days later at the county jail before they transported him to the Diagnostic center. But we couldn't touch him because he was behind glass. When he saw me that day he just cried so I cried. My parents and I just sat around crying a lot and when he called all I did was cry and that made it harder for him. He finally said, you have to quit crying. I did it and I put my self here. I accepted it and so you should too. Everything happens for a reason.
I'm not going to lie to you. It's still very hard but it has been the best thing for him. He is getting the help he needs and he has learned he has to change his life when he gets out. He is getting ready to go to a substance abuse/alcohol treatment program. It's a 6 month program. He asked them to send him for it, so that's a big step for him, admitting he has a problem with alcohol and drugs.
I live 3 hours away and we don't have much money so I only get to see him once a month sometimes once every other month. But he calls me every other day and I write him letters 3 times a week so that helps.
My mom and I found a website and it has helped a lot. Check it out: http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/
Once your son gets a release date you should start counting down until that day. It helps me a lot. Everyday when I get up I think to myself it's one day closer.
If you ever need or want to talk feel free to message me. email@example.com
I hope this helped you:)
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hi-i understand exactly what you're saying.sometimes we can only take i min. at a time, always remembering that god will work everything out. my child has been gone for a short time(every day seems like a year)yet our life has to go on. if we don't take care of ourselves, then we are nothing for them, or any other loved ones. hang in there, and remember you are not alone.
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I know exactly how you feel. My son who is now 19, was arrested charged and convicted of vehicluar homicide at the age of 16. No drugs or alchol involved but they were all travelilng at high rates of speed. It totally crushed me. I didnt go to a visit that first year that I didnt cry my eyes out. I couldnt eat, sleep or live my normal life anymore. They just think they are invincible at that age. I felt like I was so powerless because I could no longer protect or really help my son, and as a MOTHER THATS WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO!!!! We have adjusted and now my son will be released from the juvenile institution and head to the county jail here next week we have all grown and changed thoughout this but we have come out stronger because of it as well. Hang in there!
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On 5/31/07 my son was found guilty of drug trafficking and sentenced to 12yrs. At this point, I can't even offer you advise on coping with your "loss" because I feel the exact same way you do. When I read your post, I felt like it was me writing it. My entire life revolves around this nightmare. He is my life and I miss him so much. My heart goes out to you and your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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I feel your pain my son is 22 and just got 10 years. I have trouble sleeping I worry all the time. I try to think good thoughts and keep saying that it could be worse he could be dead. I havent been able to make the pain go away. Stay strong for your son. When he calls I always try to be upbeat. I dont want him to feel my pain as I think that would be worse on him
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When my brother was arrested in 98 it ripped us into. My mom went into depression and every Holiday it was so hard on all of us but especially on her. She was always so angry and would cry all the time. It was very hard. Last year was the first year in a long time that I believe she allowed herself to heal a little and we had Holidays where we do pray for him but we also enjoyed our time together. Not a day goes by that we don't think about him. I miss my brother so much. I can tell you that it is important to write letters; talk to him often. They need this. They need to know that we love them. My brother has to act big and bad because that is survival but everytime I see him it warms my heart and I won't lie, I cry like a baby when I leave but it does do your heart good and theres too.
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Undated -- Guilford County Schools fired Farley Associates Tuesday, siting the fact that Farley defaulted on several aspects of their contract to finish McNair Elementary on time.
But parents and students aren't the only ones who got the raw end of this deal. Many of the sub-contractors who worked on the project still haven't gotten paid for the work they completed!
Brandon Hill with Divine Electric said sub-contractors were told, "Talk to Farley they will pay you. Farley said that they weren't responsible for it. They took out names down and that was it."
Chris Hill, also with Divine Electric said he knew right away that McNair wouldn't be finished on the projected deadline. "I'm a 32-year commercial industrial electrician and the first time I walk on the McNair Elementary School job, I told the foreman I was working for that the job was never going to be completed in that date and time just by walking on the job and seeing just a part of it."
The Hills say they were promised help, and never got it. And people coming on and off the project slowed down the process. "Right before we got there, the superintendent on the job had got kicked off -- he left. So they had a new superintendent who was running around trying to find out what was going on, what was missing, what had been done, what hadn't been done."
Now they're just waiting on the bond surety agent's decision -- hoping they get paid for the work they already did.
The project has been turned over to The Hartford, Farley's bond surety company. Here's how the process works from here. According to the Small Business Administration, a surety bond is a type of insurance that guarantees performance of a contract. In this case, the bond is a payment bond, which guarantees suppliers and subcontractors will be paid for work performed under the contract.
It also means that if the principal defaults, like Farley did, The Hartford can either find another principal to fulfill the contract or compensate the financial losses. It's up to The Hartford to decide.
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MEDINA — A 22-year-old Akron man was sentenced to three years in prison Friday for taking $60 from a 13-year-old Wadsworth boy who was riding a scooter.
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A fight over two cell phones containing potentially incriminating messages led to the arrest of a wife on a charge of aggravated assault of her husband, according to police reports.
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Defendant in EFI Fraud Scheme Pleads Guilty
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Joseph M. Braas, 45, of Lititz, PA, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy and two counts of mail fraud for his role in a sophisticated loan fraud scheme that caused losses of approximately $53 million at Equipment Finance, LLC ("EFI"), announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. Braas was indicted November 18, 2010, with seven co-defendants. EFI was a logging industry lender that was based in Lititz, Pennsylvania. The company provided funding for the purchase of forestry and land clearing equipment. In March 2002, EFI was acquired by Sterling Financial Corporation ("Sterling"), a former financial services company that was headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. At that time, EFI became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of Lancaster County, N.A., which in turn was a wholly owned subsidiary of Sterling.
It was alleged in the indictment that as far back as 2001, before EFI was acquired by Sterling, the defendants, five of whom were former EFI employees, were engaging in a systematic fraud that included looting accounts and falsifying EFI's books. Braas was EFI's Chief Operating Officer and was one of the leaders of the conspiracy. He and a co-defendant directed other employees of the company to make false entries in EFI's books, create false documents for EFI's files, and undermine the audit process conducted by Sterling's inside and outside auditors. As a result of the scheme, EFI was made to appear more profitable than it actually was. The scheme also included creating numerous bogus loans, forging EFI loan documents and auditor confirmation letters, and paying nominal borrowers to sign false EFI loan documents.
A sentencing hearing for Braas is scheduled for March 9, 2011. He is facing a total statutory maximum sentence of 65 years in prison, mandatory restitution, plus a possible fine and forfeiture.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Postal Inspection Service. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Nancy Potts.


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The Apollo Theatre is built as a three galleried auditorium on four levels. The balcony on the third tier is considered to be the steepest in London, and the theatre has an overall seating capacity of 775. The four levels are split into the Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle and Balcony, in a design similar to most London theatres.
Levels and Ticket Prices
The Stalls are the seats nearest to the stage, and normally afford the best views of any production on show. Consequently, seats in the Stalls are generally more popular and more expensive than anywhere else in the auditorium and are especially so in the front half, but if you want to guarantee that you will be able to experience everything these are your best bet.
The Dress Circle is the next tier up and is located above the Stalls, and still provides some excellent views of the stage. As a result the majority of seats will be the same price as those in the Stalls, although there may be some cheaper options towards the back of the section.
The next level up is the Upper Circle, which is considerably further away from the action than the two lower levels. This is reflected through a sharp decline in price, but the lower the price the more likely it is that you will be placed further back in this section and risk having your view of the stage hindered.
The final tier of the theatre, and the furthest away from the stage, is the Balcony. Seats here are not advised if you really want to experience all the show has to offer and although seats with a restricted view are usually pointed out before booking, the views and acoustics from the top are markedly different from tickets nearer the stage! However, if you are looking for a bargain ticket, in particular for popular Saturday performances, the cheapest ones are guaranteed to be found in the Balcony.
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When you visited the Apollo Theatre where did you sit? Was it an expensive seat with a great view or a bargain seat with a restricted view that you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy? Or maybe you got lucky with a cheap seat and a brilliant view! Please add your comments below and share your Apollo Theatre seating tips.


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LANDOVER, MD – On November 2, 2013 Prince George's County Department of Social Services will host its annual Veterans Stand Down & Homeless Resource Day. This event will be held from 10:00a.m. until 4:00p.m. at the Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785. The event is open to all County residents who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless.
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When you are experiencing low back pain, your first instinct may be to crawl in bed. But after reviewing several studies, researchers confirmed that staying active is usually best to keep your back healthy.
Watch: Lumbar Spine Anatomy Video
The Norwegian Centre for Health Services reviewed studies on whether or not bed rest is best for low back pain patients, and their results were published in the Cochrane Library. The review was done in 2010, and since then, no new studies have been published. (At least not that I could find--please contact me if you know of one.)
Review details
The review combined evidence from 10 randomized trials that studied the effects of bed rest versus staying active. The data that was analyzed was divided into two patient groups: low back pain with and without sciatica.
The studies only included patients with acute low back pain, lasting less than 6 weeks, from unidentified sources (excluding patients with pain from fracture, inflammatory joint disease, osteoporosis, infection, etc.).
Pain levels and ability to function were compared 4 weeks and 12 weeks after the initial recommendation of either normal activity or bed rest.
Patients with back pain but no sciatica
This group of patients experienced less pain at 4 weeks and at 12 weeks, whether or not they were at bed rest or active.
The group of patients who stayed active showed a higher reduction of back pain. The difference in pain level between the two groups was not substantial. However, at both time points the ability to function was substantially greater in the group of patients who stayed active.
- See Back Exercises and Exercise and Back Pain
Patients with back pain and sciatica
From the group of patients with sciatica, there were little to no differences between the set of these patients that were put on bed rest and the set that remained active, in terms of pain reduction or ability to function after 4 or 12 weeks.
Author's conclusion
Though the evidence only slightly favors activity to bed rest for people with back pain and no sciatica, the lead author of the review, Kristin Thuve Dahm, noted, "The available evidence neither supports nor refutes that advice to stay active is better than resting in bed for people with sciatica. However, considering that bed rest is associated with potential harmful side effects, we think it is reasonable to advise people with sciatica to stay active."
Spine health and exercise
Exercise increases blood flow to the spine. This is especially important for the intervertebral discs, which essentially act as sponges, to get their nutrition: The greater the blood flow to the sponges, the healthier they are.
Exercise also increases the fluid exchange around the spine, which helps reduce swelling and inflammation that may occur as a result of an injury. Even if you can't participate in a formal exercise, just moving around through your daily activities will increase blood flow to your spine more than bed rest would.
Until the 1990s, doctors commonly advised their spine patients to go home and rest. While this may be tempting to do, after a day or two, it's time to get moving.
Learn more:
- Dahm KT, Brurberg KG, Jamtvedt G, Hagen KB. Advice to rest in bed versus advice to stay active for acute low-back pain and sciatica. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD007612. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007612.pub2


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NEW DELHI: HSBC Bank today came out with a cautious reaction to Arvind Kejriwal's attack on alleged money laundering through its Geneva branch saying it takes compliance with the law very seriously.
"HSBC Bank in India notes certain allegations made today. The bank cannot comment on the specific details of the allegations that have been made, which relate to issues in the past.


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The wine experts chill with a brew, part two
Many sommeliers enjoy unwinding with a beer after a full workday spent talking about wine with clients, matching wines to dishes, tasting wine, drinking wine….wine, wine, wine. Can you tell us your favorite beer these days, and what you like about it?
Christopher P. Bates, M.S., F.L.X. Wienery (Dundee, NY). Oh boy. Where to even start with my favorite refreshing beverage? Like many of us, I find myself reaching for a beer as often as wine for my own pleasure—if not more often. Whether it's the end of a long day at work (kitchen or floor), after a long day working in the winery, or tasting/teaching/discussing wine, a beer is often the most necessary of evils.As we say in the wine industry, "It takes a lot of great beer to make great wine." But, I am always shocked when people are surprised that when most of us industry folk get together, it is often for a beer, not a glass of wine (occasionally both, shhh).
As for making a beer recommendation, picking one is NOT possible, so, here goes:
I tend to cycle in and out of what I am enjoying, both seasonally and just from interest/excitement. So, my basic style categories I reach for are sours, saisons and stouts, but there is certainly a place for crisp refreshing lagers (like while breaking down at the end of the night), wheat beers (any time I am in the sun) and occasionally a hop forward beer.
Let's begin with sours. One of my all-time favorites still has to be Rodenbach Grand Cru. The beer combines excellent drinkability, freshness, tartness and an amazing amount of complexity, all for an unreasonably good price point. A blend of old and young sour red ales, the beer has tartness but a noticeable sweetness to it, making it one of the more approachable sours for those who do not tend to gravitate towards the style. Furthermore, it is readily available. On a more rare note, if I am treating myself and in the mood for sour, I cannot imagine being more happy than with a Russian River sour. Supplication with sour cherries and aged in pinot barrels for something deep and brooding, or Temptation (a blond aged in chard barrels) for refreshment. Both should be enjoyed in the same fashion as the best of wines.
For something a little easier to share (not everyone loves a sour like I do), I love the saison category. With a really spicy, complex yeast profile and a noticeable but not dominant hop characteristic, these beers are just pure delicious; they do not demand attention but can certainly handle it. Brasserie Dupont really is the king of the style. While the style has blown up and gotten a lot of attention lately, and more and more brewers are producing the style, I find a lot lack the balance of Dupont, whose Foret Blanche is one of the great hallmarks, and when I really want something fun, the Bier de Mièle is truly delicious. For an American version, the saison brewed by Stillwater is stunning with white sage.
Whiles those are both beers for refreshment, every once in a while I want a beer to cuddle me to sleep after a long day, one beer to envelop me: I have always had a sweet spot for stout. While the category has gone crazy on the extremes (ABV well above 10% is the norm, with 15% not rare, and the misuse of oak runs rampant still), I still find Founders Breakfast Stout to be one of my favorite examples of rich and creamy, roasted and heady, yet still balanced. For something a little more rare, I seriously love Firestone Walker's Parabola, an oak-aged monster that walks the fine line of balance between sweet, rich, and alcohol.
While hops for a long time was the beer version of oak in wine (more is always better: the way to make your wine/beer more serious/expensive/rare is to add more oak/hops), it is finally getting under control, and like oak in wine, more and more producers are starting to focus on the fact that it is the quality, not the quantity, that will make the finished product stand out. That being said, I feel that most breweries still don't hop their IPAs well. One of the notable exceptions, despite not wanting to like it, is Alchemist's Heady Topper. It truly shows a master of hopping and actually lives up to the hype. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to find, but, if you are able to get your hands on one, DO NOT follow the instructions on the can to drink it directly from the can. Pour this beer into great glassware and enjoy the aroma and balance of perfect hopping from start to finish.
And, because we all have one, my guilty pleasure is, as would be appropriate, the Champagne of Beers. Yes, I love the High Life. Miller is my brand allegiance for cheap beer.


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For decades, it was against Florida law to dye animals, including bunnies, chicks and ducklings. The law was intended to put an end to pink peeps (and other baby fowl) at one time sold for Easter basket treats but then grew up into unwanted barnyard birds.
The law, however, also got in the way of pet groomers who wanted to dye dogs for parades and competitions. So the legislature did away with the law last year, prompting protests from animal rights organizations and some Democratic lawmakers.
Now Sen. Maria Sachs, D-Delray Beach, is backing a move to repeal the repeal of the law and once again make it illegal to dye animals or sell colorized creatures. Sachs' one-time opponent, former Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, included the dog-dying amendment in an omnibus agriculture bill this year.
Sachs garnered the groomer's support by adding an exception that would allow pet owners to pamper their pets with special colors. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee approved the measure (SB 650) unanimously this morning, and a similar proposal (851), with the support of several GOP members, is ready for a House vote.


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04 February 2011
Photo: Daniel KopatchMasa Zec-Peskiric (SLO) and Andrea Petkovic (GER)
MARIBOR, SLOVENIA: Friendships will have to be put on hold temporarily as long-time friends Andrea Petkovic of Germany and Masa Zec-Peskiric of Slovenia open the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group II first round tie between their countries on Saturday. In the second rubber, Slovenian No. 1 Polona Hercog will play Julia Georges.
Australian Open quarterfinalist Petkovic got her wish of starting proceedings against Slovenia by having her name drawn out first at the official draw in sunny Maribor on Friday. But she will face a bitter-sweet moment entering the clay courts of the Lukna Arena as she sees fellow 24-year-old Zec-Peskiric on the other side of the net.
"It's always tough to play a good friend, but on the other hand when sports come into play you have to forget about friendship and give it your best. Afterwards we can have a drink," said Petkovic, who reached a career-high world ranking of No. 24 at the end of January.
Petkovic will lead an in-form German team in its efforts to make a speedy return to the World Group I after two narrow losses saw them eliminated from the elite eight last year. She is teaming up with 23-year-old Georges, who at No. 34 in the world also achieved the highest ranking of her career at the end of January.
For the home team the challenge will be all the greater because the team is entering a new era without long-time No. 1 Katarina Srebotnik, who retired from singles play late last year. The 29-year-old, who was a feature of the national team for nearly 15 years, will still be available to play in the doubles, but the bulk of the responsibility will now be on the 20-year-old Hercog.
This does not faze the Maribor native who is just happy to be able to play at home (the Lukna Arena is only a 15-minute walk from her family house). "It is always a great feeling playing at home. I'm really looking forward to the match and I hope the public will be here for us."
Admitting that Germany are the favourites, Hercog believes that the home crowd and the clay surface could be the factors that tip the scale in Slovenia's favour. "I think the court is phenomenal, I feel very good on it… I really think it could be a plus for us playing on clay as opposed to hard court."
Slovenian captain Iztok Bozic agrees: "Our players play the best tennis on clay; it suits our way of play." He said another advantage for Slovenia could be the fact that the team was coming into the tie without too high expectations, having just battled back to the World Group with a win over Japan last April after seven years. "The strategy is to play our best and we'll see at the end whether that's enough for an upset."
German captain Barbara Rittner is confident that her team will not be affected by the surface. "It's always difficult to come from Australia on the hard court to the clay indoors, but the court is very good and we've had five whole days to adjust to it and we're ready to play tomorrow."
Petkovic echoed this sentiment, saying that with experience she has been able to make the adjustment from the quick hard courts to clay much quicker. "I think I'm fine. I felt the ball quite well, I'm moving good, so I think we should be quite fine tomorrow."
Petkovic is moreover quick to point out that Germany is currently riding a high in women's tennis. "What's really good about Germany is that we have such young players and that we have so much potential and so much talent which we haven't grown up to yet. So I really think that one day we can win the Fed Cup in the near future. I'm convinced about that."
The full draw is listed below.
SaturdayR1: Masa Zec-Peskiric (SLO) v Andrea Petkovic (GER)R2: Polona Hercog (SLO) v Julia Goerges (GER)
SundayR3: Polona Hercog (SLO) v Andrea Petkovic (GER)R4: Masa Zec-Peskiric (SLO) v Julia Goerges (GER)R5: Polona Hercog/Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) v Anna-Lena Groenefeld/Tatjana Malek (GER)
Polona Hercog (SLO) - 04/02/2011
Andrea Petkovic (GER) - 04/02/2011
Captain Barbara Rittner (GER) - 04/02/2011
5 Feb 2011 - 6 Feb 2011
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Masa ZEC-PESKIRIC (SLO)
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Poland's new Fed Cup by BNP Paribas captain, Klaudia
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USA's longtime Fed Cup by BNP Paribas captain looks back on
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- Thursday May 3rd, 2012 :: 11:10 a.m. PDT
77th Area Is Requesting Information Regarding the Homicide of Brian Fitzgerald Coleman.
On Monday, April 2, 2012, at approximately 2:05A.M., Victim Brian Fitzgerald Coleman was on Halldale Street near Florence Avenue when he was shot by an unknown suspect. The suspect fled the location. The Victim succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.
The Los Angeles Police Department is requesting your help in identifying the person or persons responsible for this murder. If you know who committed this crime, or if you have any information about the murder, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department immediately. All information will be kept confidential.
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Uran, Zubeldia, Craddock latest riders to exit Vuelta
- By Andrew Hood
- Published Sep. 10, 2014
Clasica alters route to show off San Sebastian
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- Published Jul. 31, 2014
One of Spain's most elegant cities, San Sebastián will be on display at the end of the 219km race this weekend
Vuelta leader Moreno knows Katusha's GC pecking order
- By Andrew Hood
- Published Sep. 2, 2013
The Spaniard leads the race through nine stages, but says teammate Joaquim Rodriguez is still the team's GC leader
Spanish armada ready for mountain assault as Tour hits the Pyrenees
- By Andrew Hood
- Published Jul. 5, 2013
Valverde and Contador are poised to make a move this weekend in the Tour's first mountain test
Zubeldia: 'I enjoy cycling more now than in years'
- By Andrew Hood
- Published Feb. 28, 2012
- Updated Nov. 5, 2013 at 5:11 PM EDT
Zubeldia his transition from Tour podium contender to helper as well as the merger between RadioShack and Leopard-Trek
Haimar Zubeldia: 'Andy Schleck will benefit by racing with Bruyneel'
- By Andrew Hood
- Published Sep. 14, 2011
Haimar Zubeldia says Andy Schleck will have a better chance to win the Tour de France riding under the guidance of Belgium director Johan
Flu KO's Haimar Zubeldia for País Vasco
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- Published Apr. 3, 2011
Chris Horner will be missing one of his most experienced and valued teammates in his defense at the Vuelta al País Vasco after Haimar
2010 Tour de l'Ain results, stage 4
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- Updated Aug. 19, 2010 at 11:13 AM EDT
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Haimar Zubeldia wins 2010 Tour de l'Ain by a hair
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- Published Aug. 14, 2010
- Updated Aug. 15, 2010 at 5:16 PM EDT
Haimar Zubeldia hadn't won a race in 10 years – now he's back on the winner's podium for the second time in a week.
RadioShack's Haimar Zubeldia wins Tour de l'Ain prologue
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- Published Aug. 10, 2010
- Updated Aug. 12, 2010 at 12:34 PM EDT
Zubeldia scores in the 3km starter. HTC-Columbia's Tejay Van Garderen leads the Americans at eighth.


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Margaret Kaigh Doyle named vice president of development for USMRC, Maritime Simulation Institute
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- 3/21/2012
Doyle, who assumed her new role on Jan. 30, has over 25 years of experience in the maritime industry. The majority of her career has focused on representing the interests of various sectors in the industry including ship owners and operators, government agencies and salvage and firefighting organizations.
Doyle will be responsible for managing and executing all aspects of program development as well as the full spectrum of marketing and fundraising efforts for the resource center and the Middletown, R.I.-based Maritime Simulation Institute, which is a division of the resource center.
"Margaret is a superb addition to the USMRC team," says Brian Holden, resource center president, in a Maritime Simulation Institute press release, "and our staff at the Maritime Simulation Institute is very eager to work with her to help our well-respected maritime education and training programs, marine operations research activities and to raise awareness within the maritime industry of our highly regarded capabilities."
Prior to joining the resource center, Doyle was general manager of the Marine Response Alliance, a consortium of the world's foremost emergency towing, lightering, salvage and marine firefighting companies, the Institute says. She is best known for her work at the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners as well as serving as the executive director of the Chemical Carriers Association for more than a decade. Throughout her tenure with the tanker owners' group and CCA, Doyle represented 85 percent of the worldwide chemical tanker fleet at the international, federal and state level.
A graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, Doyle holds advanced degrees from Pennsylvania State University and George Washington University. She is a three-time recipient of the U.S. Coast Guard Public Service Commendation. In 2010, she received the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's Outstanding Professional Achievement Award.


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Montrose football to change divisions
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Once again, the Lackawanna Football Conference and the Wyoming Valley Conference will work together to fill a schedule for the next two-year cycle.
After a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3, between officials from both the LIAA and the WVC, the two sides are hammering out the particulars that will continue the amicable working relationship that helps teams from the two football leagues that make up District 2 in completing their 10-week schedules.
A task made more difficult with the end of the relationship between the LIAA and the Mountain Valley Conference from District 11.
"Our relationship with the Wyoming Valley Conference is very strong and that will benefit programs from both leagues again," said outgoing LIAA president Jim Tallarico, who is still aiding in the scheduling process until he becomes superintendent of the Mid Valley school district on Jan. 2.
"We will meet again next week, there have been some requests for games between rivals, and we are hoping to have a schedule that we can present to the principals for approval for the next two-year cycle."
Another development that emerged from the meeting included the LFC staying with a three-division format.
There had been some debate recently as to the merits of a two-division setup, but there will likely be eight big-school teams in Division I, with six teams in both Division II and Division III.
Honesdale, a Class AAA team, will stay in Division II.
Three LFC member schools will be changing classifications based upon their enrollment numbers for the next two-year cycle, Tallarico said. Western Wayne and Montrose, which will continue to co-sponsor football with Elk Lake, will drop from Class AAA to Class AA. Riverside, which played in the 2010 PIAA Class A final, will move up to Class AA.
The PIAA recently released the enrollment parameters for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 school years. In football, Class A programs must have an enrollment between 1-174; Class AA between 175-299; Class AAA between 300-492; and Class AAA between 493 and above.
Which classification each program will participate in will not be finalized until after the state football playoffs as the PIAA awaits requests from schools to compete in a higher classification, according to PIAA associate executive director Melissa Mertz.
Also, Montrose will be changing divisions. It is part of a three-team rotation between Class AA schools that include Mid Valley and Carbondale Area and it is the Meteors' turn to move up to Division II.
That will move Mid Valley down to Division III where it will join Carbondale Area.


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The Bank of America in Tampa, Florida has a no-exceptions policy requiring a thumbprint when cashing a check. And they do mean no exceptions: the bank refused to cash a check for a man with no arms because he couldn't provide a fingerprint.
"They looked at my prosthetic hands and the teller said, 'Well, obviously you can't give us a thumbprint'," Steve Valdez told CNN on Wednesday.But he said the Bank of America Corp branch in downtown Tampa, Florida, still insisted on a thumbprint identification for him to cash a check drawn on his wife's account at the bank, even though he showed them two photo IDs.
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I found a good touring book in the library the other day. It is called "Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook" by Stephen Lord. It is a pretty comprehensive guide to touring that is broken up it 3 parts:"Practical Information" ie planning, bikes, equipment; "Trans Continental Route Outlines" brief outlines of different areas of the world written by cyclists that have been there; and "Tales from the Saddle" condensed journals of 10 different trips.
It is a brand new book so it is pretty up to date on equipment, bikes and geo-politics. Its worth a look for seasoned and first timers.
Its ISBN is 1 873756 89 5 and its website is www.adventurecycle-touringhandbook.com


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In the wake of the success of Swedish author Stieg Larsson's "Millenium" books and subsequent film series, which includes "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo," many would have expected that his Scandinavian country would soon become a hotspot for Hollywood to dig deep for gritty crime novels ripe for adaptation. While it may not have happened as soon as many would have thought -- though Lasse Hallström is getting ready to get "The Hypnotist" with Mikael Persbrandt moving -- it looks as if 20th Century Fox are getting in on the action.
Deadline is reporting that "Syriana" and "Traffic" writer Stephen Gaghan will help the studio adapt a popular series of books by a Swedish criminologist, psychological profiler and author by the name of G.W. Perrson; Fox nabbed the rights in order to turn the 6 million copy-selling works into a television series next season.
The books follow the popular crime solver Evert Backstrom, who's apparently a raging misanthrope who only delights in solving a good murder case. Intriguing we suppose, even though it just sounds like a redux of Hugh Laurie's character in "House." Anyways, Gaghan could bring an innovative touch to the series, especially since the NBC-acquired pilot for "Metro" sounds like your standard cop drama, but apparently has been given the multi-thread storyline touch that Gaghan excels at. Perhaps there is more here than cashing in on the success of those other Swedish crime novels that have the attention of David Fincher, but we'll have to wait and see.


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GM's Marion Metal Center provides blanks, stampings and sheet metal assembly for cars, vans, trucks and SUVs to GM assembly plants throughout North America. It employs more than 1400 individuals on three full shifts. Originally founded in 1956 as Fisher Body, the plant is now part of GM's Manufacturing Stamping organization. Marion Metal Center's Joint Partnership Process with Local 977 UAW works effectively for the benefit of our employees, customers and community. The facility is located off Interstate 69 at exit 64 and is approximately 42 miles south of Fort Wayne and 64 miles north of Indianapolis.
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"It's great to have those guys back on campus and involved with the program," head coach Dan Mullen said. "Those players helped lay the groundwork for what we're building here and to have them around our current players and show them the work that it takes to get to the next level is tremendous."
Among the players scheduled to participate are Pork Chop Womack, Reggie Kelly, Anthony Dixon, Kyle Love, Jamar Chaney, Jerious Norwood and others.
"Super Bulldog Weekend is a great time to welcome all of our alumni and fans back to campus in the spring," director of athletics Scott Stricklin said. "And to have our NFL alumni come back and see the love and support that the Bulldog family still has for them and the appreciation for what they've done is going to be a great addition to the weekend."
Fans are asked to bring their own items to be signed by the players, and a limit of one item signed will be requested.
Fan Fair, part of Super Bulldog Weekend presented by Regions, will run from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in The Junction, immediately prior to the 5 p.m. kickoff of the Maroon-White Spring Game.


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Gold futures prices today fell by 1.52 per cent to Rs 29,669 per 10 grams as speculators offloaded their positions, taking weak cues from the global market amid rising rupee.
Besides, subdued spot demand and profit-booking by speculators also put pressure on gold futures.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold prices for delivery in October fell by Rs 459, or 1.52 per cent, to Rs 29,669 per 10 grams in business turnover of 2,853 lots.
Similarly, metal prices for delivery in far-month December declined by Rs 430, or 1.44 per cent, to Rs 29,526 per 10 grams in 291 lots.
Analysts said the fall in gold futures was mostly attributed to a weak trend in the Asian region and a rising rupee, which made dollar-quoted precious metal cheaper.
Slackened demand at domestic spot markets and profit-booking by speculators, too put pressure on the prices, they said.
Globally, gold prices fell USD 4.20, or 0.32 per cent to trade at USD 1,323.70 an ounce in Singapore.


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The Cult of Done Manifesto
Dear Members of the Cult of Done,
I present to you a manifesto of done. This was written in collaboration with Kio Stark in 20 minutes because we only had 20 minutes to get it done.
The Cult of Done Manifesto
- There are three states of being. Not knowing, action and completion.
- Accept that everything is a draft. It helps to get it done.
- There is no editing stage.
- Pretending you know what you're doing is almost the same as knowing what you are doing, so just accept that you know what you're doing even if you don't and do it.
- Banish procrastination. If you wait more than a week to get an idea done, abandon it.
- The point of being done is not to finish but to get other things done.
- Once you're done you can throw it away.
- Laugh at perfection. It's boring and keeps you from being done.
- People without dirty hands are wrong. Doing something makes you right.
- Failure counts as done. So do mistakes.
- Destruction is a variant of done.
- If you have an idea and publish it on the internet, that counts as a ghost of done.
- Done is the engine of more.
Update: James Provost made the awesome poster for the Cult of Done Manifesto.
And Joshua Rothaas made this poster. I really want real physical posters of both of these!
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Gilda's Laughfest has so much to offer to make sure you are laughing this season! While there are some big names coming around this area for the event that can cost you a penny or two.
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BSI is a key enabling technology in the race to develop small-pixel, high-quality image sensors used in consumer products such as digital cameras, smart phones and other portable electronics.
"We are very pleased to strengthen our relationship with TSMC. This licensing agreement demonstrates the value of Soitec's extensive and generic patent portfolio in manufacturing advanced devices such as BSI image sensors," said Paul Boudre, chief operating officer at Soitec. "We look forward to continuing to leverage our IP portfolio by providing our partners with access to our technologies."
Soitec uses its strong portfolio of technologies and its high capacity for innovation to deliver enhanced performance and energy efficiency to the electronics and energy markets. Today Soitec's IP portfolio contains nearly 3,000 patents covering several technologies for manufacturing engineered wafers and to be used as building blocks in leading-edge microelectronic products such as BSI image sensors. In this case, the back side illumination technology for image sensors uses some of the key process steps of Soitec's Smart Stacking™ generic technology.
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Soitec is an international manufacturing company, a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials at the frontier of the most exciting energy and electronic challenges. Soitec's products include substrates for microelectronics (most notably SOI: Silicon-on-Insulator) and concentrator photovoltaic systems (CPV). The company's core technologies are Smart Cut™, Smart Stacking™ and Concentrix™, as well as expertise in epitaxy. Applications include consumer and mobile electronics, microelectronics-driven IT, telecommunications, automotive electronics, lighting products and large-scale solar power plants. Soitec has manufacturing plants and R&D centers in France, Singapore, Germany and the United States. For more information, visit: www.soitec.com.
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"Happy to Be Me" is a song sung by Big Bird in the Sesame Street season 42 episode "The Good Birds Club".
He sings it at the beginning of the street scene, while making his way to the clubhouse. He sings several reprises of it when getting rejected from the club, each time getting progressively sadder. He and his friends sing a triumphant reprise of it at the end when they form the "Happy to be Me Club."
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When we discuss Internet safety we often are focused on kids and teens, but remember that new users of any age could be targets of online scams and predators. Internet safety is important to all of us, but it is most important to educate all new users of online resources so that they can avoid common scams. We are careful to teach our children about the dangers of the Internet, but we need to remember that our older relatives might need some help in protecting themselves and their property while they are learning new technologies.
Your grandmother or elderly neighbor might have recently joined social media sites such as Facebook because she got a new smartphone. Seniors are often targeted because they tend to have assets and they are thought to be more vulnerable to manipulation by con artists.
For example, one scam involves Facebook messages that pretend to be from Facebook friends but in fact are coming from scammers who have gained access to your friends' accounts. They prey upon friends and family by saying that their loved ones have been trapped overseas with a lost wallet and they need money. Most of us would not trust a come-on like this if they were dealing with this in person or on the phone, but some elderly people don't realize these are scams when the con artist is pretending to be someone they know.
So how can you stay safe online, no matter what age? When my husband and I were writing our book, Digitally Daunted, we tried to explain good security as an approach instead of specific steps for all of the different online interactions. We used the example of a package of cookies being delivered to your front door with a note saying "From Mom." Put on your skeptical hat before biting into the first one. Would your mom deliver cookies to your door? Is that the type of note she would leave? If you thought they were from your mom, wouldn't you call her first and say, "Hi, did you bring cookies to my front door?"
Online scams tantalize things we all want—who doesn't love cookies?— but if things seem fishy either in the price, method of communication or delivery then we should be suspicious. As we lock our houses, we should be sure to lock our accounts with strong passwords. Don't click on a link just because someone sends you one.
Here are some resources with tips for seniors about Internet safety:
- Using the Internet Safely for Dummies Cheat Sheet and suggested links
- Internet Safety for Seniors Resources from the Washington State's Attorney's Office
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Podcasting is an essential element of any eLearning design process. It provides learners with a unique way to digest material but is often left as a final thought in the design process, has little evidence of audio quality and can - quite frankly - sound awkward as a result. In previous posts I have voiced praise towards Soundcloud as a cheap and easy way to Podcast. This view has not changed but when creating materials for a Flipped Learning course, there needs to be a more strategic approach. This is even more prominent when we consider the ever growing list of MOOCs; Professional sounding Podcasts are back.
To shrug of the pedantic amongst us, we shall start be stating that our version of a Podcast is an interactive audio recording that covers a particular educational theme. Not a screencast, video blog or other similar technologies. Just so we all know where we are.
The key questions that you need to ask yourself before even commencing with the podcast are:
- Who are my target audience?
- What format would I like to use when creating the podcast?
- What technology will I need?
- How long is the podcast?
- How do I edit and produce the materials?
This article will focus solely on the target audience and differing formats of podcasting. The other points will be addressed in future posts.
Target Audience
You might think this is obvious and it seems pretty self - explanatory but nothing in life surprises me and I'm pretty sure that only the pensive amongst us actually go through this process. So, who are your audience? It would be silly for me to use NASA acronyms if I'm completing a podcast for a local bowling club. Know who you are speaking to. In an academic context, too many of us go into "education" mode. By this I mean that we go with our preconceived ideas of what education is about - with all its formalities - and lose sight about who is on the other end of your recording. For those engaging with education podcasts; just consider what you were like when you were studying and that is your target audience defined!
The concept of a podcast focusses on learning and engagement. Anyone can read information with personality. This is not to say that the recording should be overly erratic but you need to feel comfortable and know who you are speaking to. Be yourself.
Podcasting Formats
This will provide the biggest challenge to the planning process. Do I go with a solo chat? What are the benefits of an informal group conversation? Why should I only nod whilst completing a recorded interview? These are only some of the isolated questions that might pop into your head.
Whatever approach you decide to take; you will benefit from thinking creatively. Listen to as many podcasts as you can. Even by just listening to snippets you will be able to gauge quickly what you think works well and which approaches needs to be avoided. The introductions to some podcasts really set the stage. Personally, I prefer going with a standard start tune (about 10 - 15 seconds long) and then selecting the music that fits the content of the lesson. Jamendo is a great resource for background music and will ensure you do not break any copyright rules. These are updated quite regularly and are a much better option than some of the other options around - such as the polluting pieces of trash that are pushed by YouTube.
Now that we are starting to think about the actual recording of the podcast, let's listen to an array of examples before making our choice. There is no definitive method that should always be used and remember that you need to match the content of the podcast to the materials/scripts that you have created:
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This is slightly longer than a traditional podcast. Doing recordings this way can produce a great deal of stress if one person is tasked with this on their lonesome. One person should not really do the whole recording. Talking for 40 - 45 minutes can be both daunting and exhaustive for the person responsible for producing the material. Saying this, what I like about certain aspects of this approach are the smooth music fades and relaxed conversations that take place. Obviously preparation has taken place but you can sense that prompted questions are natural. There is no awkwardness here.
For some educational topics, podcasting can seem a chore. For certain themes there might be no need for a prolonged discussion. Alternatively, there are situations where time management is an issue - lots of topics but you can't spend 40 - 45 minutes discussing them all. The examples above show great ways to overcome certain barriers such as the ones I've mentioned. The 60 second recording (which is annoyingly 1 minute and 16 seconds) is a great way to address low level objectives where as the "Question of the week" series could easily be question of the day/month etc. Both demonstrate that creativity - with appropriate sound effects and rationale - helps when deciding your podcast approach.
This link is also a prime example for those designing educational podcasts. What we have here are specific topics - bound by core aims and objectives - that have a feeling of restriction, regarding creativity. You can hear how each conversation is directed with key questions and facilitated responses. Another useful example to add to our repertoire.
Hopefully you now have a better appreciation / confidence when preparing to record podcast materials. Please share your thoughts and/or podcast links. Whatever you decide to do - I'm sure someone else has done far better whilst some poor soul has probably broadcast 22 hours on the history of DFS arm chairs.
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I have voted on behalf of a customer support case 04429635
Ability to exclude more than 5 blocks of text (disclaimers)
Created: 03 Jan 2013 • Updated: 13 Nov 2014 | 3 comments
Status: In Review
At present in a Clearwell case it is possible to specify up to 5 blocks of text to be excluded from indexing - this is useful to exclude for example email disclaimers or other standard text from the index.
We would like the ability to exclude more than 5 blocks of text (ideally unlimited). I understand that there would be a performance impact to the processing however in certain situations the slower processing would be preferable to the large numbers of 'hits' than can occur if certain keywords are set by the opposing consul or court.
The use case, within our organisation, is that:
- The organisation is a group of approx. 19 companies each with their own disclaimer
- Each company may run differing versions of the disclaimer over time (for example changes to registered offices or some also include a statement about a promotion or award that they are trying to highlight).
- Where an investigation involves more than one of our companies we quite quickly reach the existing limit of 5
The new capability could be implemented along the following lines:
- Keep the existing format
- In the case settings include a radio button or similiar to effectively 'switch on' or increase the number of permitted text blocks. This could include a warning that processing time will be affected.
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Our Own Devices: The Past and Future of Body Technology
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"Tenner examines the reciprocal relationship between technology (in the broad sense of useful created objects) and technique (the methods we use to employ them) as they have developed together culturally. This represents a more nuanced argument than his well-received _Why Things Bite Back_, showing that as we invent and adapt technologies we are also transformed by them physically, psychologically, and socially."
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0375407227, Hardcover)From the author of Why Things Bite Back– which introduced us to the revenge antics of technology–Our Own Devices is a wonderfully revealing look at the inventions of everyday things that protect us, position us, or enhance our performance.
In helping and hurting us, these body technologies have produced consequences that their makers never intended:
• In postwar Japan traditional sandals gave way to Western-style shoes because they were considered marks of a higher standard of living, but they seriously increased the rate of fungal foot ailments.
• Reclining chairs, originally promoted for healthful brief relaxation, became symbols of the sedentary life and obesity.
• A keyboard that made the piano easier to learn failed in the marketplace mainly because professional pianists believed difficult passages needed to stay difficult.
• Helmets, reintroduced during the carnage of World War I, saved the lives of countless civilian miners, construction workers, and, more recently, bicyclists.
Once we step on the treadmill of progress, it's hard to step off. Yet Edward Tenner shows that human ingenuity can be applied in self-preservation as well, and he sheds light on the ways in which the users of commonplace technology surprise designers and engineers, as when early typists developed the touch method still employed on today's keyboards. And he offers concrete advice for reaping benefits from the devices that we no longer seem able to live without. Although dependent on these objects, we can also use them to liberate ourselves. This delightful and instructive history of invention shows why National Public Radio dubbed Tenner "the philosopher of everyday technology."
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MakeSpace is Cloud Storage for Your Actual Stuff
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MakeSpace is a startup that promises that you'll never have to visit a storage unit again. They pick up and deliver your stuff, and offer an online inventory of what you have in storage. Currently only available in New York City, they are planning expansion to other cities.
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February 4, 2013 9:00 AM
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The staff at Tulane Hillel knows exactly when the flu on campus is at its worst. And it's not by the number of students who walk through the doors with chills, fever and all-around achiness. It's by the number of calls it fields on its matzah ball soup hotline.
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State Birds
Minnesota State Bird
Your budding ornithologist can learn about Minnesota's state bird, the loon, with this coloring page.
Hawaii State Bird
Color in this picture of a Hawaiian Goose, a type of bird that lives only on the islands of Hawaii.
Maryland State Bird
Learn about the Maryland state bird, an oriole famous for its bright colored feathers.
Washington D.C. State Bird
The Washington, D.C. state bird is the Wood Thrush. First graders can learn fun facts and add color to bring the picture of this bird to life!
Connecticut State Bird
Check out this page about the robin, the Connecticut state bird, that's famous for laying bright blue eggs instead of white ones.


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Atlas bearing kit
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 03:11 PM
How difficult was the process of installing the kit? Also, did you see a significant difference in terms of your peak-to-peak PE? I'm just trying to see if I really want to tear my mount apart for this.
Installing the kit isn't hard, but it isn't easy either. I never measured the PE before or after. Though the mount does sound a lot better then it did before. The most important aspect of it, IMO, is the final adjustment of the gears.. Though, I have to get into mine again. My RA is a little tight. Either I didn't put enough grease on the ring gear or I fudged up somewhere. But it tracks good and the GoTo's are spot on. My guess is more lube...
Posted 19 April 2009 - 03:47 PM
Posted 19 April 2009 - 09:13 PM
There is one problem you need to be aware of. The ceramic bearings aren't quite the right size and they will rub against the cover screws. This is easily remedied as I've documented here:
I've notified Kelly of this problem and I expect something will be done about it. In the mean time you can easily address this problem with a self made spacer like I did.
I did measure PE before but haven't been able to do an 'after' yet. I don't expect miracles based on the general construction of the mount but maybe it helped a little.
Posted 19 April 2009 - 10:09 PM
Posted 19 April 2009 - 10:28 PM
For this same reason it's important to identify all sources of 'rubbing' or friction. That's how I found out about the bearings. The worm shafts didn't rotate smoothly after I screwed in the covers. I could feel them grind slightly. After I added the spacers they turned smoothly, as they should.
Similarly the setting circles can also cause friction. It's a rather odd construction that allows these aluminum rings to just slide between the fixed and moving parts of both axes when you just replaced the bearings with better ones. So I increased the spacing slightly which allows me to lift the setting circles to their highest position before fixing them. This eliminates friction. Every little bit helps, I hope.
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...but when you consider that the initial cost of the Atlas combined with the cost to upgrade the bearings is still about half of what you would pay for a losmandy G-11
Purely monetarily speaking that is somewhat true.
But think about this. How come you never see anyone that has a before AND after Pec curve or detailed guiding results of the Atlas on these boards. Doesn't that make you think?
I have been down the road of upgrades and third party 'fixes' to existing mounts, quite a few times actually. And when it comes down to it, most end up being gimicks, bandaid fixes or otherwise just end up opening up new issues.
In order to keep my post from becoming 100% whining, I have to admit that I have been in contact with users and suppliers of Atlas bearing kits and related accessories. Aside from the external structural upgrades like Losmandy type saddles; so far I have not had any 'magic' news regarding their utility above and beyond stock. But im trying.
Posted 20 April 2009 - 11:36 PM
But think about this. How come you never see anyone that has a before AND after Pec curve or detailed guiding results of the Atlas on these boards. Doesn't that make you think?
See Step # 35
17 arc seconds peak to peak before the Hypertune 6 after....
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Posted 21 April 2009 - 09:32 AM
EQ6 tuning is more of a sport than a necessity...
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How come you never see anyone that has a before AND after Pec curve or detailed guiding results of the Atlas on these boards. Doesn't that make you think?]
Oh well, you might have missed some interesting threads
on the EQ6 and EQMOD forums where you could have read
about what you miss!
I've seen quit a lot of PE's before and after and it really
seems to make a lot of difference.
Of course, there are also users who have fun improving,
measuring and trying things.
It's all part of the hobby I think.
Posted 21 April 2009 - 01:03 PM
From what I've been reading, it's not bearings that contribute the most to PE, it's the worm gears. Has anyone replaced the Atlas worms with high precision units?
IMHO the main problem is the gear ratio, which introduces
phase shifting, making a decent PE-correction quit
Of course the gears must have as little runout as possible.
Here I post some image of an improvement I'm being busy
with still, but it works well for the moment.
Changed the 36 tooth transfer gear for a 47 tooth one and
also bearings in the transfer gear and stuff like that.
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VA pilots iPads for caregivers of homebound veterans
The Veterans Affairs Department is about to start a pilot with caregivers of homebound veterans that provides them iPads pre-loaded with healthcare apps.
Approximately 4,000 families receive VA benefits to provide care for their severely wounded vets, said Neil Evans, a physician with the Washington, D.C., VA Medical Center. Slightly more than a quarter agreed to participate in the pilot, he said while speaking Jan. 23 during the 2013 Federal Mobile Computing Summit in the District of Columbia.
The iPads will have apps that allow caregivers to communicate securely with primary caregivers, Evans said, and will give them access to personal health data. PTSD Coach, the VA-developed app that provides post-traumatic stress disorder screening and symptoms tracking, will connect on the backend to primary caregivers when loaded on the pilot iPads, Evans said. Should a vet show "high symptoms of PTSD, their provider can be notified of that fact," he said.
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Gene Bookhammer received a digital camera in 2008 and began taking pictures of local scenes. He enjoyed it so much he decided to take a class in photography at Wilmington College. The Beebe Foundation liked the images so much, they now have them on permanent collection, at the Beebe Medical Center on Route 24 dedicated to Gene and Kitty Bookhammer.
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Gertrude B. Nielsen Children's Garden - A Gift from Gertrude B. Nielsen, 1997 - Aug 15, 2011
by Betty Pearson, Green Bay Botanical Garden Volunteer
Gertrude B. Nielsen Children's Garden - Tree house
When Gertrude B. Nielsen died in 1998 at her home in Winnetka, Illinois, she was 100 years old. Throughout her impressive life, she had gained the reputation of a benevolent philanthropist. For ninety five of her years, she lived by the motto taught to her by her grandmother, "Do something every day to help someone else." That is precisely what she did. In her adult years, she focused her generosity mostly on children, but liked projects that included her second love, gardening. She was a longtime supporter of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois.
In 1991, Jerry Krueger held a top level managerial position with the A.C Nielsen Company. Green Bay's office employed over 300 people. Its headquarters were in a suburb of Chicago. Jerry Krueger began his life-long connection with Green Bay Botanical Garden by joining other Master Gardeners who formed the Plants in an Urban Environment Committee. This group, under Paul Hartman and Bob Mongin's direction, became the Board of Directors for Green Bay Botanical Garden. Ten years after the group's inception, Krueger proudly stood with many other volunteers at the official ribbon cutting for the Visitor Center. Following the ceremony, the Board set its direction for designing, sculpting and planting various gardens. The biggest job ahead, however, was to raise money to support and maintain these individual areas.
Jerry had met Nielsen's widow, Gertrude, on several occasions and learned from a fellow gardener in Illinois that she was partial to miniature plants. He made an appointment to visit with her at her home in Winnetka. He took with him an unusual miniature as a gift and a request for funding Green Bay Botanical Garden's new Children's Garden. In 1991, Gertrude Nielsen generously pledged the funds necessary to begin the garden as well as money for a trust fund that would assist in the Garden's maintenance.
Gertrude Nielsen visited the site of the Children's Garden soon after groundbreaking and before it took on its personality. Her sons brought her to the Garden and wheeled her through the pre-constructed site while Glenn Spevacek and others on the Board of Directors explained their vision to her. Thanks to the generous gift by Mrs. Nielsen, others were inspired and continue to be inspired to give to the Garden.
Jerry Krueger was active for many years in the Building and Grounds Committee and the Board of Directors and contributed much insight into helping Garden leadership make intelligent, purposeful choices in garden placement and design. Krueger is a self-identified idea man. He appreciates the ideas of others and often comes up with his own creative ways of accomplishing a mission. He retired from the A. C. Nielsen Company in 1998. His warm memory of the elegant and generous Gertrude Nielsen accompanies him each time he visits the Garden. Children who have been to GBBG love this part of their visit the most. School groups use it not only as a respite and play area, but as an outdoor classroom for exploring the Garden's horticultural treasures.