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Detroit: old and broken. The fact is, almost half of the street lights in Detroit don't work, and nobody knows that better than you, Detroit. Why in a major American city, doesn't something as basic as public lighting work? We took a trip to the Lighting Department to find out why. What we found there was shocking: peeling paint, dirty floors and empty offices. It looked like a neutron bomb went off in 1959. VIDEO: Click on the video player above to watch Fox 2's Charlie LeDuff's visit to the Lighting Dept.Here are some of his findings:
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Hollywood's Camera-Shy Star Captured in Brigitte Lacombe's Intimate On Set Portraits
Leading Tinseltown photographer Brigitte Lacombe shares these unseen behind-the-scenes photos of Meryl Streep to celebrate the actress's Oscar-worthy performance as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in her latest film, The Iron Lady. Taken over the course of their 31-year friendship, the shots reveal Streep's grounded personality and the varied repertoire of characters she has played—from torn parent in 1982's Sophie's Choice, for which Streep won her second Oscar, to writer Susan Orlean in Adaptation alongside Nicholas Cage. Lacombe's break came when Dustin Hoffman offered her the role of on-set photographer for All The President's Men during a chance encounter at the Cannes Film Festival. The French native's portfolio now reads like a Who's Who of Hollywood royalty, including Jack Nicholson, Julianne Moore alongside fashion icons like Miuccia Prada and political figures like Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama. Here Lacombe, whose recent book Anima/Persona documents her celebrated photographic career, tells NOWNESS about shooting the demure Streep.
How did you and Meryl Streep first meet?
Dustin [Hoffman] had invited me on the set for Kramer vs. Kramer. I also did the poster, my first, a defining moment for me. Being on set with Meryl started a working but also a personal relationship which we didn't realize would go on for so long. I can't tell you precisely what happened but it evolved into a profound friendship that has endured to this day.
Streep is famously shy of photographs yet with you she seems very at ease. How did you get her to relax?
I still have to persuade Meryl every time to let me photograph her! Out of all the actors I know she is the most reluctant to be photographed. I think because it's me and she trusts me, she sees the photography now as an extension of our friendship. Meryl's never interested in being seen as herself—even on the set for The Iron Lady she was so concentrated and focused that she stayed in character. She's the only actress I know who really has no genuine interest or pleasure in looking at herself. She's interested in the work she's doing, and after that she just wants to live her life, unobserved.
What is the greatest thing you have learned about Streep by working with her?
Meryl is very joyful and playful. She has a great sense of comraderie with her fellow actors as you can see from the photograph with Amy Adams [in Doubt]. She's able to be very in the moment and to laugh. I think that she wants to make everyone at ease around her and downplays that she is really one of the most admired actresses by all.


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The cold hard fact is that if your pet is overweight, their life expectancy is shorter!
According to a study by the UK's Waltham Center for pet nutrition, the five breeds that are most susceptable to put on too much weight are the Labrador, Shih Tzu, Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, and Beagle. Of course, any pet can become overweight.
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To wean DD3. I want to. I don't really enjoy BFing her Sadly I never really have enjoyed it with her. She is rough and basically all business. I am tired. I am spread thin. I have nursed her for a year - all I really wanted to do. I could go on forever with reasons why I want to stop and only a handful of why I should continue but something is holding me back. I feel bad and guilty but I know i have no real reason to.
The only thing that makes sense is I KNOW she is my last baby so I guess that is why I am dragging my feet but it seems odd when I don't even enjoy it. I was planning on continuing to pump but just switch to bottles but I don't even know if I want to do that. I am in a wedding in Sept and it would be nice to not have to worry about it and I wanted to get laser hair removal a few months ago and they said they can't do it while i am nursing (because of hormones or something like that) so could go ahead with that too finally.
Anyone else feel like this when it was time to stop even when they didn't particularly enjoy nursing? I know I was torn up with DD1 but I liked our nursing relationship (although I was getting worn out). DD2 wasn't as boob attached but I was ok with nursing and sad to stop. DD3 was always rough and I had a hard time even making it to a year. And now here I am with a free pass to stop and I am procrastinating
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This is the first of a three-part series previewing 2013-2014 ACC basketball, which kicks off Friday. Follow RNN's coverage and analysis of the Atlantic Coast Conference all season.
(RNN) - The superconference is here. Three prestigious programs have been added to the ACC lineup, expanding the conference's presence and promising several new rivalries.
Big East transfers Notre Dame, Pittsburgh and Syracuse bring a combined 75 wins, three NCAA tournament appearances and one Final Four from a season ago. All of them have reputations as perennial contenders on the national stage, and they come into their first season in their new home expecting to challenge the standard bearers for the crown.
For fans, it means more marquee matchups than ever before. For the top schools, it means more seasoning to prepare them for the field of 68 in March.
For the teams struggling to establish themselves, it means an unprecedented challenge to climb their way to the top of college basketball's top conference.
The following list projects how the ACC standings will turn out at season's end. Part 1 gives the outlook of teams 15 through 11.
Look for the release of Nos. 10 through six Tuesday, with the top five on Wednesday.
Last season: 13-19 (4-14 ACC). Key returnees: C.J. Barksdale, Jarell Eddie, Cadarian Raines.
It's hard to imagine the Hokies will improve on last year's last place finish, with the nation's No. 1 scorer in Erick Green gone and little in the way of additions.
The biggest issue a season ago was Virginia Tech failed to stop anyone from scoring; the team gave up an ACC-high 74.8 points per game. The breakdown in defense was complete - they provided little help near the basket, allowed players to drive into the lane with ease and gave wide open looks from 3-point range. Head coach James Johnson, in his second season at the helm, must get his guys to collapse on the ball in the interior and slide over to get a hand in the face of jump shooters.
Barksdale ended the 2012-13 campaign on a strong note, showing he could be an efficient scorer and rebounder. If that improvement carries over, he may become the team's top option.
Eddie's shooting touch went ice cold down the stretch, but a tweak to his mechanics could make him a sharpshooter from behind the arc again (44 percent in 2011-12). North Carolina-Wilmington transfer Adam Smith figures to make the starting lineup as well; he showed his shooting could stretch a defense in his freshman season.
Last season: 18-15 (9-9). Key returnees: Devon Bookert, Kiel Turpin, Okaro White.
The offseason started bad and then got worse in Tallahassee. The 'Noles looked like the favorite to land No. 1 recruit Andrew Wiggins, but he decided to take his considerable talents to Kansas instead. Former Wiggins teammate Xavier Rathan-Mayes, also a highly-touted high school player, signed with Florida State but was ruled ineligible for the season in August.
That leaves coach Leonard Hamilton with almost the same team from a year ago but minus top scorer Michael Snaer. White, the second-leading scorer, showed he could be an asset on both ends of the court but also got frustrated easily, losing focus and becoming ineffective.
FSU has some pieces that showed flashes of potential, though. Bookert got a late start and didn't round into form until the end of the season, thanks to an off-court injury. Turpin is one of a trio of 7-footers along with Boris Bojanovsky and Michael Ojo; if any one of the three could provide some consistency along with that size it would be a substantial advantage over nearly all other teams.
The Seminole defense was uncharacteristically bad for a Hamilton-led team. That leaves this team with two options: run more to increase its possessions or slow down to decrease their opponents' shots. With the players they have, they may be best served with a measured pace to letting their trees take roots around the hoop.
Last season: 13-18 (5-13). Key returnees: Jaron Blossomgame, K.J. McDaniels, Jordan Roper.
Brad Brownell's team was one of the conference's best on defense last season. However, their 61.5 points per game average was the worst in the ACC, and this year's squad is without two of the top three scorers from a year ago.
McDaniels showed what an elite all-around defender he is by averaging a league-leading 2.1 blocks and more than a steal per game. He also displayed his athleticism on offense with nearly 11 points per contest. Brownell's only concern with his two-way star may be that he wears himself out; the coach could limit his minutes played early on.
Blossomgame, a borderline top 100 recruit in 2012, missed the season after having surgery on his leg. The 6'7 forward appears at full strength now and should help upgrade the anemic Clemson offense. He possesses a solid jump shot, has shifty moves with his back to the basket and finishes strong at the rim.
With Devon Booker and Milton Jennings gone, the team has to find someone else to clean up the missed shots. Booker in particular was a good source for offensive rebounding, something a team that struggles to score severely needs.
The 6'10" Landry Nnoko should get a lot more minutes than the 6.6 he averaged as a freshman, and his ability to fill the void could play a major role in the team's success.
Last season: 27-6 (15-3). Key returnees: Garrius Adams, Rion Brown, Tonye Jekiri.
There may not be another team in all of basketball that is dealing with more turnover than the 'Canes. The defending ACC champs lost its top six guys in terms of minutes - five seniors and point guard Shane Larkin to the NBA.
That leaves the team in the basement, according to most predictions. But the one thing the team still has - head coach Jim Larranaga - led the 2012-13 incarnation from a bunch of unknowns to a top-5 ranking.
Coach L should have his guys ready to play the same type of defense that held opponents to fewer than 61 points per game.
The 6'6 Brown goes from 22 minutes a game to top scoring option. He did not post good percentages as a junior (37 percent shooting, 29 on 3-pointers), but some of that can be attributed to inconsistent floor time and shot opportunities. His ability to increase the attempts and the ratio of makes could be the difference between a lost season and another surprise run.
Helping Brown and others get open looks will be freshman point guard Manu Lecomte. The then-17-year-old posted gaudy stats while leading Belgium's U-20 team to the semifinals of the 2013 European Championship: 21.6 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.9 steals.
Last season: 24-10 (11-7). Key returnees: Tyler Lewis, Jordan Vandenberg, T.J. Warren.
The Wolfpack were favored to win the ACC in 2012 with a talented, experienced lineup. Their year fell below expectations with a fourth-place conference finish and a loss in their opening NCAA tournament game.
Now, coach Mark Gottfried finds only two on his roster that played meaningful minutes. Jordan Vandenberg saw sparse time a season ago, but an injury is expected to keep him out until mid to late December.
T.J. Warren may be the most likely candidate for ACC scoring champion. The sophomore used a smooth jumper on the perimeter and his 6'8, 215-pound frame near the basket to average more than 12 points per game on 62 percent shooting. He will probably double the amount of attempts he got last year with no other top scoring threats around.
Anthony "Cat" Barber, NC State's top-rated newcomer, should see heavy minutes alongside Lewis in the backcourt. The freshman has impressive speed with the ball, and his style as a slasher to the basket should fit well with the Pack's fast-tempo play.
Gottfried's club was marred by overall sloppy play, leading to turnovers and too many points allowed. The team could still be among the conference leaders in scoring, but they must improve on both of their main issues to have a chance to contend.
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I keep telling DH that what we don't need is a larger house, what we need is a house that is better built. I once did a home visit for a family that was looking to adopt a dog from the rescue, and their house, while short on square footage, was absolutely perfectly constructed. It was not cookie cutter (everything here is a center hall colonial, and this was a ranch), it had a beautiful courtyard, and the millwork and workmanship was exquisite. When I complimented them on their lovely house, I was told that the original owner was an architect and built the house for himself, so he had paid a lot of attention to detail, and it really showed. It had been lovingly cared for and updated (from what I could tell; the kitchen was modern), and I'd love to live in something like that. Smaller sq. ft. also means less area to clean, and we've established by now that I'm no Martha Stewart.
It's not that I don't like some of these giant houses that he's interested in. They have very nice features and amenities, but I'm not sure I'd ever be comfortable in that kind of environment, surrounded by people that I likely cannot identify with. Although, it was gratifying to do a drive-by, and see some dude in his sweats picking up the newspaper. Older homes in good school districts with character are extremely hard to come by, unless you have a budget that's upwards of 5 Million or so. Mostly, what you find around here is that people are sitting on a huge pile of cash in their larger lots that have become premium in these upscale neighborhoods, and for about a million or so, you could get a dinky old house on a decent sized lot that would have to be completely rebuilt. We have "seen" (in pictures) older homes with good layout/floor plan/space, but they need updating, and it's one thing to update 2 bathrooms, quite another to do 7 or 8 (or whatever ridiculous # these houses seem to have. Why do houses with 4/5 bedrooms have 8/9 bathrooms?).
If we do decide to move, it would only be to some place with better schools than the ones we currently have access to. Predictably enough, the spendiest neighborhoods that we're looking into also have some of the best schools (our current elementary is a 9, middle an 8, and high school is a 7 out of 10; theirs is a 9 across the board), but what we're looking at would be towards the bottom end of what's available. One of my bigger issues is that I don't like neighbors (specifically, I don't like buying houses that are light and bright and wall to wall windows, only to have to cover it all up because the neighbors can see into your living space), and in these neighborhoods, in the price range we're looking at, having the kind of yard space that would be virtually impossible.
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IPR-Led Multidisciplinary Training in Education Sciences Expands
Northwestern University's Multidisciplinary Program in Education Sciences (MPES) received a $4 million grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), its third since the program's creation in 2004, to train doctoral students from different disciplines in state-of-the-art education research methods. The ninth cohort will start in the fall, and it will be the first to participate in a unique research partnership with Evanston Township High School (ETHS). "We want people to do useful and usable research," said IPR economist Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, who directs the program.
Faculty Spotlight: Larry Hedges
It's hard to pin a label on Larry Hedges—education scholar, statistician, methodologist, social psychologist, policy researcher—all of the above would apply. The number of awards and honors he has accumulated over the course of his career, from elected fellowships to lifetime contributions, attest to his expertise and standing. In the world of education research, the times they are a' changin'—and Hedges is leading efforts to train and build a community around a new generation of multidisciplinary education researchers.
IPR Economist Elected to British Academy
IPR economist Charles F. Manski was one of 59 distinguished scholars and honorary members elected to the British Academy at its annual meeting on July 17. Manski was named to the economics and economic history section and cited for his pioneering work in "the modern analysis of partially identifying models." Founded in 1899, the academy counts more than 900 members in Britain and around the world.
Parenting Skills Tied to Reduced Inflammation in Low-Income Children
A new study led by IPR health psychologist Greg Miller suggests that an intervention focused on strengthening families can reduce inflammation, a chronic overactivation of parts of the immune system that is important for long-term health. He and colleagues, including IPR health psychologist Edith Chen, studied families in small, rural areas in Georgia. Most of the families were from low-income backgrounds.
Mobile Media Use in the Middle East
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others have played an undeniable role in shaping the current sociopolitical landscape of the Middle East, yet most mobile media research to date has focused on the business aspects of its use—not, for example, how its content might influence public education and engagement. IPR media scholar Rachel Davis Mersey is helping to launch a new study that will seek to understand the development and diffusion of mobile media content in the Arab world.
What's in a (Hurricane) Name?
Recently, a lot of media attention was focused on a study supposedly showing that "female hurricanes are deadlier than male hurricanes." The idea is that people do not take hurricanes named after women as seriously, and so do less to protect themselves when warned about a hurricane named (say) "Bonnie" versus one named "Andrew." IPR sociologist Jeremy Freese identifies four key problems with the study.
Faculty Changes: Goings and Comings
IPR bids farewell to two faculty and welomes three new fellows. IPR associate Sarah Mangelsdorf will become provost of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and IPR associate Daniel Diermeier will become the new dean of the Harris School at the University of Chicago. In the fall, IPR will welcome three new fellows, social psychologist Mesmin Destin, economist Cynthia Kinnan, both at Northwestern, and health and law scholar Michael Frakes, who just arrived from Cornell University.
The C-Suite or the Sandbox: Has Anything Changed for Women as Leaders?
Recently several high-profile women leaders from GM's Mary Barra to the IMF's Christine Lagarde and Jill Abramson, formerly of The New York Times, have been in the news, leading to a wave of discussion about women in the executive suite. At a spring colloquium, IPR social psychologist Alice Eagly presented an ongoing project that reveals good news, bad news, and mixed results for what researchers are finding, what people are thinking, and what pundits are saying about women and leadership.
Improving College Access and Success
Only about half of low-income high school seniors go to college the fall after they graduate, compared with nearly 85 percent of high-income seniors. When they do, more than half enroll in two-year colleges, even though better outcomes are more often associated with four-year degrees. Many do not apply to four-year colleges, as recent research shows, often stumped by seemingly negligible barriers, such as a lack of information. At an IPR May 6 policy research briefing, IPR Director David Figlio moderated a panel on practical solutions featuring IPR education researcher James Rosenbaum, and economists Sarah Turner of the University of Virginia and Harvard's Bridget Terry Long.
Faculty Spotlight: Anthony Chen
The latest Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has brought IPR sociologist Anthony Chen's research into focus. Chen studies the historical origins of affirmative action policies and programs, with the hope that his research can interject "more clarity and sober-mindedness" into public discourse. He is currently working on a book about the origins of affirmative action in college admissions that has revealed some surprising findings.
Chicago Forum Focuses on Police and Public
IPR political scientist Wesley G. Skogan, an expert on crime and policing, hosted the Chicago Forum on Procedural Justice and Legitimacy in Policing on March 21–22. The conference focused on the internal operations of police organizations and the relationships between the police and the public.
Two-Generation Initiatives Seek to Create Opportunities
At its first policy research briefing held at Evanston Township High School on April 16, IPR Director and Fellow David Figlio welcomed nearly 130 parents, students, faculty, and community members, including Evanston's mayor and a state lawmaker. They came to hear IPR experts Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, Mesmin Destin, and Teresa Eckrich Sommer, along with Sara Goldrick-Rab of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, broach a topic of great concern to Evanston and communities across the nation: how to provide greater opportunities for low-income families by furthering education for parents and their children.
Young Dads at High Risk of Depression, Too
In a new study, IPR associate Craig Garfield and colleagues find depressive symptoms increased by 68 percent on average over the first five years of fatherhood for young men in the study. The participants were around 25 years old when they became fathers, and they lived with their children.
The Road to Higher Education
College affordability and accessibility have been in the news lately with articles that discuss a variety of issues from rising levels of student debt to various initiatives, such as President Obama's recent launch of a program to increase college access for low-income students. IPR faculty examine these and other issues related to college access, affordability, and persistence and outcomes.
Cook to Lead National Science Foundation Directorate
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has selected Fay Lomax Cook, IPR social policy expert and the Institute's former director, as an NSF Assistant Director to head its Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE), effective in September. Cook will become a key member of NSF's senior management and policy team, while leading SBE and its staff of 119 and managing a budget of approximately $250 million.
A Successful Summer
Last summer, 34 Northwestern undergraduate students eschewed more traditional summer jobs of lifeguarding or waiting tables in favor of developing surveys and running regressions. As participants in IPR's Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) Program, they worked on a social science research project, mentored by one of 23 IPR faculty members. Summer 2014 will mark the program's 17th year, making it one of the oldest and longest-running undergraduate research opportunities at Northwestern.
Faculty Spotlight: Lincoln Quillian
IPR sociologist Lincoln Quillian's research examines the complex issues of race, ethnicity, social stratification, and segregation, with a distinct emphasis on looking at how these often intertwined matters can influence people's perceptions and prejudices. Along the way, his work has begun to shed new light on how we think about race and segregation.
A recent analysis of U.S. budgetary changes by IPR political scientist Laurel Harbridge explores how and why party control, congressional turnover, and budgetary constraints affect spending, including the start or elimination of programs and year-to-year funding changes. Her research reveals that Democrats actually make larger spending cuts than Republicans, and this occurs even when they have unified control of government. This puzzling pattern can be explained by what Harbridge refers to as "motivated information processing," causing the parties to make corrective actions after pursuing their partisan goals.
The Great Recession: Over But Not Gone
Though the Great Recession officially ended more than four years ago, how has the biggest U.S. downturn since the Great Depression affected—and continued to affect—Americans' lives? Several IPR faculty are mining data from this period (roughly December 2007 to June 2009) in a variety of areas, including food insecurity, unemployment, housing, and income inequality. They are detailing its short- and longer-term effects, with an eye towards policy prescriptions.
Two Generations, One Future
On April 16, IPR will hold a policy research briefing to examine evidence supporting two-generation programs. These provide workforce development training to parents while their children are engaged in quality education programs. Panelists are Northwestern/IPR researchers Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, Teresa Eckrich Sommer, and Mesmin Destin, with Sara Goldrick-Rab of the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Targeted Tutoring Can Reduce 'Achievement Gap' for CPS Students
High school students at risk for dropping out greatly improved their math scores and school attendance with the help of intensive tutoring and mentoring, according to a randomized study. It was conducted by the Urban Education Lab at the University of Chicago and co-authored by IPR economist Jonathan Guryan.
Comparing French and U.S. Socioeconomic Segregation
IPR sociologist Lincoln Quillian and Hugues Lagrange of Sciences Po find that socioeconomic segregation in large U.S. cities is much higher than in large French ones. The researchers also reveal that half or more of the difference between the two could be due to greater levels of U.S. income inequality.
Can Upward Mobility Cost You Your Health?
In a New York Times opinion piece, IPR clinical psychologists Greg Miller, Edith Chen, and their co-author discuss how pursuit of the American Dream can come at the cost of good health for low-income Americans who manage to climb the ladder to success.
Faculty Spotlight: Christopher Kuzawa
"You are what you eat," the old adage goes. But IPR biological anthropologist Christopher Kuzawa shows that it is not just about what you eat, but what your mother ate, and what your mother's mother ate, that more completely defines your weight at birth, your development as a child, and your health as an adult.


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A new law in Tennessee that takes effect this summer will permit criminal charges against pregnant women who abuse drugs. Tennessee will be the only state where a woman can be prosecuted based on the potential impact her drug use can have on her unborn child. A woman will be able to get out of jail-time if they enroll in a treatment program.
In Tennessee 921 babies were born addicted to drugs just last year. What happens to these poor babies is horrifying.
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Here are some scary statistics about sugar in the US.
-- Americans consume about 130 pounds of sugar every year. Back in 1822 Americans consumed the amount of sugar in a can of soda every 5 days. Now we consume the amount of sugar found in 17 cans of soda every 5 days.
-- We consume three pounds of sugar each week and that's about 3,550 pounds during our entire lifetime - enough sugar to fill an industrial sized dumpster.
-- The American Heart Association suggests that we consume no more than 9.5 teaspoons of sugar a day. But the average American consumes 22 teaspoons a day. And that's just adults - children consume 32 teaspoons a day.
Where are we getting all this sugar?
Sodas, candy, cakes, cookies, pies, fruit drinks, dairy and grains. And guess what? Sugar is just as addictive as cocaine - so it's gonna be a hard habit to break.
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Here's the ten best selling candy brands in 2012. See if your favorite made the list.
The information is from the Investors Place website and is based on global sales.
1. Snickers
2. M&M's
3. Trident
4. Reese's
5. Dove / Galaxy
6. Milka
7. Cadbury Dairy Milk
8. Orbit
9. Extra
10. Kit Kat
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Eight hours after leaving Laguardia Airport, I must go back.
I've got the underwear and striped shirts of a Mr Mbutu Alibekoglu (not his real name) from Fort Wayne Indiana (not his real location) in a suitcase that looked just like ours when I grabbed it off the American Airlines luggage carousel at Laguardia late last night.
I'll return Mr Alibekoglu's suitcase; hopefully ours will still be there. American Airlines Lost Luggage couldn't tell me, mainly because they never answer their phone.
In other news, my office phone was out all weekend, but Verizon seems to be fixing the problem remotely this morning. Already, the phone works again in a buzzy, clicky, clacky, poppy way.
Not that I'll need an office phone where I'm going.
I'm going to Laguardia, lugging a stranger's suitcase I picked up by mistake at the end of a weary day. It's the kind of error you make when tired and travelling with a toddler. You beat yourself up for it, blowing the whole thing out of proportion. But it's a mistake, not a moral failing; a three-hour chore, not a descent into hell.
Mr Mbutu Alibekoglu's suitcase contains underwear and socks, not anthrax and grenade launchers. The FBI won't pounce on you and whisk you to Gitmo when you drag his suitcase into the airport.
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[...] pole at my bank. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. Zeldman (who I happened to spend Friday with) also had a bad day, and says it well: "You beat yourself up for it, blowing the whole thing out of proportion. [...]
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text: It's a question thousands of Georgia parents face who have children with autism: what do you do when your child is no longer a child anymore? Navigating adulthood is difficult enough for a lot of people. For families of someone with Autism there are all kinds of question: will they be able to find a job? Where will they live? What kind of programs are out there to help adults with autism.And finding answers isn't easy.Cooking is a big part of Jennifer Thompson's morning routine. But if you sit down and spend some time with Jennifer, you'll realize that the toughest part of that routine is not what goes on in the kitchen, but her ability to communicate."At an early age I knew Jennifer had differences. Her development was fine up until 2 years old she wasn't responding to her name or sounds," said Leslie Thompson, Jennifer's mother. Leslie said that she had mixed emotions when Jennifer was first diagnosed as autistic. "It seemed like autism back then was a taboo term because parents were nervous when they heard that term," Leslie said.As Jennifer got older, Leslie said that she began to worry about the quality of life she would have. "I felt like I was the only one out here with that," Leslie said. "I was afraid and I'm a Christian and I should not have been afraid and I was afraid."Leslie is not alone. In this coming decade, 500,0000 young, autistic children will turn 21, the age at which federally mandated services stop being provided. Add to that a staggering 85 percent unemployment rate for young adults with autism and you can understand why many families are worried.For many, the reality is that it will be tough road ahead. Deborah Griffin and her son, Jonathan, know that reality all too well. Finding employment for an autistic adult unless you have connections is difficult, Deborah said.Jonathan's only income is social security and the family has to wait two years just to get it.There are currently 260,000 people on a waiting list for housing support. Those who are on social security get about $670 worth.There are support programs available for families on young adults on the autism spectrum. The challenge is finding those resources. Autism Speaks has resource information for young adults.


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A Portland stripper is making national headlines after the private Twitter messages she exchanged with Newark Mayor and U.S. Senate hopeful Cory Booker went viral.
Booker and Casa Diablo stripper Lynsie Lee appeared in an upcoming documentary about Twitter, which appears to be both how and why they started tweeting at each other in the first place.
Lee tells FOX 12 she's had a crush on Booker for months and was hoping he'd be at the premiere of that documentary in Austin, TX, so she began messaging him on Twitter.
Recently, she decided to post his responses on her Facebook page, catapulting their rather private messages directly into the public eye.
"I was flirting with him, I thought he was cute, and I was excited to meet him at the premiere, but he couldn't make it, so we just kept flirting," said Lynsie Lee.
In the messages to the stripper, Booker wrote that, "the east coast loves you, and by the east coast, I mean me."
Lee, whose photograph on Twitter features her topless on a yellow couch, replied, "Well now I'm blushing."
Booker responded, "It's only fair."
"I don't think he would have replied to me so many times publicly if he was not interested or at least not used emoticons," said Lee.
The Newark mayor, now running for the U.S. Senate, has long talked about the revolutionary power of social media, collecting 1.4 million Twitter followers in the process.
It's that exact power, experts said, that seems to have worked against him in this case, during an impulsive moment.
"I imagine he was responding as a person and not as a politician," said PSU Professor of Sociology Randy Blazak. "I'm sure people who are seasoned politicians, are saying to him that you're never a person once you are a politician and you have to think like everything will be exposed."
Lee said she doesn't think her relationship with Booker is anything to make a big deal about and had this message for the Newark mayor: "I would say, I just hope this doesn't hurt his career, because I'm rooting for you. And, you can take me out to dinner any time."
Booker's camp has yet to return FOX 12's requests for a statement, but a spokesman for Booker told the New York Times that the mayor talks with people from all walks of life on Twitter.
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I thought the decision to eliminate pay TV from my life would be a simple one. How wrong I was.
After months of wavering, I have finally pulled the plug. I called DirecTV and put my service on hold for six months. (OK. I didn't officially cancel; more on that wussy move below.)
Why did I get rid of pay TV, a fixture in my life for decades? Actually, I'm not the only one.
The settlement of a similar suit required Costco to install new pumps that deliver more fuel when gas is over a certain temperature.
This post comes from Jon Hood at partner site ConsumerAffairs.com.
A Kansas federal judge has granted class-action status to two lawsuits alleging that multiple retailers are ripping off consumers by selling them "hot fuel."
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Vratil allows the suits -- which involve 12 separate retailers -- to proceed.
What is hot fuel? Simply put, it's a matter of chemistry. Since fuel is a liquid, as its temperature increases, so does its volume. That means that hotter gas has less energy than it would at lower temperatures, and that consumers thus drive off with less usable fuel in their tanks.
Couples who accrue consumer debt are much more likely to divorce, research shows, no matter how much they make.
Are couples who rack up a lot of consumer debt more likely to divorce?
They indeed are, according to research by Jeffrey Dew, an assistant professor at Utah State University, who found that couples with no assets are 70% more likely to divorce than couples who had just $10,000 in assets.
A recession, or any financial hardship, can be a treacherous time for a relationship. In these times, Sharon Anne Waldrop wrote at Mint.com, "financial infidelity is the new adultery."
If you needed another reason to live below your means and avoid consumer debt, be warned that the fate of your relationship is intertwined with the state of your finances. Cheating with your credit card can be as corrosive as cheating with another man or woman.
Proposed legislation would limit how much credit card companies can charge merchants who accept their cards. Is this a good thing?
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Every now and again, the credit union sends out a mass e-mailing to lobby members to ask elected representatives to vote this way or that on matters that affect credit unions in specific and banking in general. Normally I think: Yup yup yup! What's good for my credit union is good enough for me -- and I do as I'm told. This time, though, they're asking us to weigh in on the "interchange legislation" that is part of the proposed Financial Regulatory Reform Act.
And I'm not so sure.
My friend says he wants to change, he says he's learned his lesson from his bankruptcy, but his actions say otherwise.
This post comes from J.D. Roth at partner blog Get Rich Slowly.
I've been stewing over something for the past few days, and I'm finally ready to write about it.
I'm not a fan of judging others and their actions. Like Atticus Finch, I believe you never really know a person until you stand in his shoes and walk around in them. But I'm human. Like everyone, there are times I can't help passing judgment. And although I know that judging others isn't productive, sometimes I'm at a loss to do anything else.
Rock bottom
I had dinner with my buddy Michael recently. He is moving back to Portland after several years away, and his financial life is a mess. He's had a rough couple of years:
- He lost his home to foreclosure.
- He lost his job.
- His wife is out of work, too.
- And, last month, he filed for bankruptcy.
Not all of his problems are due to the economy. He's brought plenty of woe upon himself due to a typical consumer lifestyle. He knows that.
Over a meal of Southern-style fried chicken -- my treat -- we talked a lot about his financial situation. We've chatted some in the past, but I never felt as if what I said made much of an impact.
Here's what smart-phone owners on AT&T and other networks need to consider.
This Deal of the Day comes from Kelli B. Grant at partner site SmartMoney.
AT&T's decision to eliminate unlimited-data plans is one that will impact all smart-phone users, no matter which carrier they currently use.
AT&T announced Wednesday that starting Monday, June 7, it would stop offering the $30 unlimited-data plan to new customers, instead offering cell phone and iPad owners a monthly subscription choice of $15 for 200 megabytes or $25 for two gigabytes. Those who opt for the more expensive plan can choose to pay an additional $20 monthly to use their phone as a modem for portable computers.
Customers who currently subscribe to an unlimited-data plan can keep it "indefinitely," even if they switch phones, the company said. (Once users switch out of the unlimited plan, however, there's no going back.)
"This has been a long time coming," says Michael Gartenberg, a partner at technology consulting firm Altimeter Group in San Mateo, Calif. AT&T has blamed soaring data usage for dropped calls and other network problems, saying 3% of smart-phone users account for 40% of its data traffic. In December, Ralph de la Vega, chief executive of AT&T Mobility, told investors that usage-based pricing was likely. Spokesman Mark Siegel says the new plans are more fair to the bulk of subscribers. "We came to the conclusion that the one-price-fits-all model wasn't working," he says. The company expects that the lower data point could also entice more consumers to choose a smart phone for their next handset.
Other carriers are likely to move to similar pricing buckets as smart phones become more dominant in the market.
Not everyone is physically able to push (or even ride) a lawn mower. If you can, though, why not fire the yard guy?
One of my house-sitting responsibilities is to mow the homeowner's lawn. The property isn't huge but it's hilly and lumpy and I was unfamiliar with the equipment. After I trimmed I realized I'd forgotten the small side yard, so I had to get the lawn mower back out.
Even so, it took me only about 45 minutes from starting the mower (the first time) to closing the garage door afterward. I'm wondering what it costs to pay someone to do it.
Anywhere from $35 to $50, according to Smart Spending message board readers.
You could actually pay more in total interest under a refi than you would just sticking with your original loan.
This post comes from partner blog The Dough Roller.
With mortgage rates near historic lows, we've been looking into refinancing our home loan. We have 24 years left on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 5.625%. I called Wells Fargo and, for what's called a super conforming loan, we can refinance down to 5% for 30 years. So, should I refinance or not?
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The answer to that question generally involves calculating how much you'll save each month if you refinance your mortgage. With the monthly savings in hand, you can then divide that number into the cost of refinancing to determine how many months it will take you to recoup the cost. If you plan to stay in your home at least that long, then refinancing is worth the cost.
There are two big problems with this analysis, which we'll cover in a minute. But first, let's look at an example.
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation has some big plans for Highway 5, which runs through Chanhassen and Victoria -- and that means drivers should brace themselves for a major detour.
After years of complaints and numerous fatal accidents, a dangerous stretch of roadway near the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is finally getting a facelift.
"It's about time to fix it," said Lars Akerberg. "It really is."
Though the four-mile stretch between Highway 41 to Victoria will not be widened to four lanes like many had hoped, it will be resurfaced and new turn lanes will be added, along with improved shoulders. A pedestrian tunnel will also be built near Minnewashta Parkway.
As the $10-million reconstruction gets under way, drivers will need to adjust to a meandering, 8-mile detour.
"It's going to be a big pain," said Akerberg. "It's tough. This road is packed anyway during the day to go up to Highway 7. There really is nowhere else to go to the south."
The major construction won't go into effect until after Memorial Day, but some store owners are already hoping they're not lost in the transportation shuffle even though they know the road needs work.
"It needs it, and this is a long-awaited project -- just not one that we look forward to," said Dawn Walrath, of Cabin Fever.
Road closures will take place in stages -- but Highway 5 will be shut down completely for more than a month.
Cabin Fever is one of a few businesses stuck in the middle of the construction zone, and that will make it difficult for even the most loyal customers to come in.
"We have to remember this is a detour, this isn't a closure," said Walwrath. "We're going to be here -- along with all the other businesses in Victoria. It's just going to be a little more of a struggle to get to us."
Some businesses, like Rising Star Dance Academy, say they plan to use the slow period to be productive in other ways.
"We're taking advantage of that," said Maryann Porter. "We're going to paint the studio and do some other things that we wouldn't have had an opportunity to do."
The City of Victoria has been preparing for the economic impact for the past 18 months, and has even launched a website about the detour alongside a campaign aimed at attracting customers.
"People are nervous about the project, but we're trying to prepare everyone to make sure they know that there will be ways to get in and through town during the construction," said Holly Kreft.
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Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger
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Almost all children will bump their heads, especially when they are babies or toddlers and are just learning to roll over, crawl, or walk. These accidents may upset you, but your anxiety is usually worse than the injury. Most head injuries in children are minor.
Head injury occurs more often in young children than adults. When compared with adults:
Bumps, cuts, and scrapes on the head and face usually heal well and can be treated the same as injuries to other parts of the body. A superficial cut on the head often bleeds heavily because the face and scalp have many blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. This bleeding is alarming, but often the injury is not severe and the bleeding will stop with home treatment. See how to stop bleeding. When bleeding does not stop with home treatment, visit a doctor, because a young child can lose a large amount of blood from a deep cut on the head.
The most common serious head injuries in young children are caused by falls and abuse (inflicted head injuries). Serious head injuries may involve injuries to the brain. The more force that is involved in a head injury, the more likely it is that a serious injury to the brain has occurred. If there has been a high-energy injury to the head, there is a greater likelihood that a serious injury has occurred. When a high-energy injury occurs, it is even more important to assess the child for signs of a serious head injury.
Shaken baby syndrome is thought to occur when a baby is violently shaken, thrown, or slammed, causing the baby's head to move forward and backward rapidly. This movement causes the brain to hit the sides of the skull forcefully, leading to bleeding in the eyes and injury and bleeding in the brain. Brain injury and bleeding can cause increased pressure in the brain. Increased pressure in the brain can lead to serious, permanent brain damage. Babies who have trouble breathing or who stop breathing during an episode of being shaken, thrown, or slammed may have more brain damage.
Following an injury, it can be hard to tell the difference between a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) and a more serious brain injury. Watch the child carefully for 24 hours after a head injury to see whether he or she develops any signs of a serious head injury.
When a head injury has occurred, look for injuries to other parts of the body. The alarm of seeing a head injury may cause you to overlook other injuries that need attention. Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all life-threatening injuries that may occur along with a head injury and require immediate medical attention. Injuries to the spine, especially the neck, must be considered when a head injury has occurred.
Many head injuries can be prevented. Use car seats, seat belts, helmets, and make your home safe from falls to prevent an injury. Establish good safety habits early so your child will continue them when he or she is older.
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I am a long time owner of the Teva Universal style having bought my first pair in 1993, and still have my 1995 pair. I am pleased that Teva brought back this style but disappointed with two features of the new Universals. First, is the omission of the adjustable rear strap; that allowed the wearer to position his foot arch exactly on the footbed arch support. Second is the very soft and spongy foam footbed on the new Universal. I now feel every pebble through the sole; it is a bit like wearing bedroom slippers outside. The original Universals had a much firmer, almost hard footbed which I prefer.
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I purchased these as a substitute for $2 flip-flops hoping they would be more solidly constructed and not fall apart in the middle of an airplane flight like happened with my flip-flops last year. They performed satisfactorily in that role.
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They are also much harder to put on than flip-flops -- obvious if you think about it, since there are two velcro straps that have to be maneuvered (I can usually slide my foot in under the front one and only have to undo and redo the back one) -- but I didn't expect it. So, I'd say they are better used for longer walks, hikes, and treks, just like the description suggests, not for casual wear in and out of the house (if you take your shoes off in the house).
The size was exactly right (I measured my feet according to the sizing chart) and the velcro straps can be adjusted to hold them to my feet solidly, without any of the sloppiness you get with flip-flops. I also like the styling and might have bought another pair if they fit my lifestyle better.
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After an extensive search of trying on various sports sandals to trek in, I've finally found THE ONES! These sandals are super comfy, lightweight, and do not hurt my feet. Last year I purchased "another" expensive brand and they just killed my feet with the super high arches. I even took them to Guatemala with me and I would be so relieved to take them off. BUT these however, I absolutely love! I know that I will be purchasing more! I am looking forward to taking these sandals to Thailand this summer. Please, please, please Teva keep these in stock! Buy a pair, you won't regret it!
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Q:How much does this weigh (specifically compared to the Terra Fi Lite)? Thanks.Asked on 5/29/2014 by S from Bozeman
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Q:Is this product able to be used in the activities category? I will be using this sandal in all types of ways and I would like to know how well this sandal can hold up to a challenge. I will be running around in a grassy field playing ultimate Frisbee and stuff like that as well as hiking and white water rafting in the mountains of Georgia. How would these hold up?Asked on 5/11/2014 by Jake from sandusky, Ohio
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Q:What is the sole thickness of this shoe? Also, what is heel/toe drop difference? Thank you!Asked on 4/23/2014 by lindsey
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Q:My husband wears a 3E width shoe. Would this sandal be able to adjust to that width?Asked on 4/8/2014 by Patty from Butler, PA
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Q:Do you make these shoes in anything smaller than a size 7? I like the men's colors better than the women's but would need a size 6!Asked on 4/2/2014 by Rose from Boulder, CO
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Q:Where are the sandals made?Asked on 10/6/2013 by Tony from Salt Lake City, Utah
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Q:I have a narrow foot and would probably benefit from ordering the women's version if there's no other noticeable difference. What would the equivalent to a men's size 9 be?Asked on 6/11/2013 by Mud Doping Scandal from Houston, TX
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Q:How does this sandal size please ? I'm between a 9,5 in us size for most of my shoes.Asked on 6/10/2013 by Etienne from France
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Q:I am wondering to things: first, I am purchasing a men's sandal because they are usually wider. My foot is an 81/2 women's, so what size do I purchase in a men's?
How wide are the sandals?Asked on 6/8/2013 by suz from Wilmington, DE
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