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He's famous for such catchphrases as "serenity now," and she's famous for her sharp wit. The husband-and-wife comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara saw their careers take off in the 1960s with appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show; Jerry later became a familiar face for his portrayals of Frank Costanza on Seinfeld and Arthur Spooner on King of Queens, while Anne starred on Archie Bunker's Place and had recurring roles on ALF and Sex and the City. These days, you can find the couple on their web series Stiller & Meara, produced by none other than their son, Ben Stiller. To learn more about the show, which focuses on current events and pop culture, we spoke to them on Anne's birthday in September, when they were on their way to honor F. Murray Abraham ("Amadeus") at the National Arts Club. — Rebecca Harper (), Editor
First, I wanted to talk about your new web series, and how it's a family affair.
Anne: Yeah, it is, it's good. We have doing it. Ben puts us at ease.
Jerry: He created it, which is kind of funny. One day, he just decided to put us on video, just a little test video, in which we sit down and the questions come up as to what's going on during the course of the year or in front of us, and we try to deal with it in our own way, spontaneously and without a script. A lot of stuff comes out which is wild and crazy, hopefully. But Ben is not in the show; he is just the guy who's created it for mom and dad, which is very nice for us.
It's great, having him behind you guys and supporting you. Do you have any idea what is going to be asked of you when you go into these tapings?
Anne: You mean subjects covered? Not really, in the sense that there's a blanket of subjects. You can take everything from the current culture if you want to call it that, which is like anything from Lady Gaga to Jersey Shore to Sarah Palin.
Jerry: You can pick up the newspaper and turn to Page Six, and everything is flying at you, you know. People who are in the news at that moment who are making it happen, like Justin Bieber, for instance, and then we start talking about Justin Bieber or Susan Boyle …
Anne: And he never mentions us.
Jerry: Yeah, it's that kind of thing. So stuff flies and what comes out is spontaneous. Basically it's true feelings, stuff that you haven't monitored. You haven't allowed it to go through a filter in your own mind, or tried to slant it your own way. It's tough to talk about baseball, you know …
Anne: It is for me. I hate it!
Jerry: Teams like the Yankees, w hen somebody asks me about the Yankees, I tell them that I was a Yankee fan as a kid. I was also a Dodger fan. Now when I see the Yankees, all they have is players — their farm team is the whole American League. They pick a guy from the Chicago White Sox, they get a guy from Detroit, they fill in people. That, to me, is not even baseball.
Anne: Jerry, half of the people watching are like me! They don't give a shit about baseball.
Jerry: I'm just telling you, you know. I get involved with the art of baseball, or the way it works.
Anne: I don't want to talk about baseball anymore!
Jerry: Alright, you don't want to talk about it, then. Do I have to talk about it then? Should I shut up?
Anne: Let her ask a question.
Jerry: Ask a question.
I feel like you guys could never run out of things to talk about. I see that there's a Stiller and Meara Twitter account. What do you think of all this social networking stuff, things like Twitter and Facebook?
Jerry: I'll let Anne handle that.
Anne: I don't know about the Twitter and Facebook. I guess it's OK. With the help of people who work with us, we do that Twitter stuff. I like plain old email, but Twitter — you can find out who's sort of honed into you. I guess it's good for something you're trying to do, if you're trying to do a show. Because even though this is the two of us sitting on a couch talking, you know, ruminating on the things going on in the world, two altakakas sitting there, talking …
Jerry: We're not altakakas.
Anne: Alright, Jerry. Live in your own world, whatever.
Jerry: We're 85 going on 2.
Anne: Anyway, Twitter is good. You get immediate feedback from people. I don't know what they do all day. I guess they just Twitter.
Jerry: I don't know if I want people to be too much into my life. I mean, I would be swamped. I have a lot of fans right now — I'm at a point in my life where this is called rejuvenation, and I really am amazed by everything that goes on. But I really couldn't handle Twitter if it came my way. As far as the Facebook goes, I was just recently … My daughter Amy was cluing me in on Facebook, and it sounds like I'm a little bit retro, but I am. It occurs to me, why would you want to contact people? My age, they're all dead! I mean the ones who might get back to me are the ones who might hate me or not like me.
Anne: But you have to take that. Not everyone's gonna love you, dear.
Jerry: Yeah, but if some woman comes in and says I had an affair with her 25 years ago and there's a child …
Anne: Then you would be lucky.
Jerry: Well, I don't want to become what a lot of actors have become, you know, hit with lawsuits for patrimony and alimony. One thing we've got going for us is we don't have palimony. If she left me today …
Anne: Who are you talking about?
Jerry: I'm talking about you. The only thing we could split is a rug! That's already laid down, so you'd have to cut it up into sides.
I saw on Twitter, actually, Anne, that you were commenting on the Jersey Shore and Snooki. You called her a troll of all things.
Anne: I did, I did. I feel very bad about that. She's not a troll at all. She's a little person. You know, she has that little bump on her head, that little hairdo or whatever, and she's like a very tall, thin, sexy woman who has been squashed down by something. She dresses kind of like, I don't know. I can't watch them too long. I don't think they have — not that I have …
Jerry: I have a lot of Italian friends and …
Anne: I'm not talking Italian, I'm just talking about them. The other guy goes around, showing his abs and his washboard belly. See, I gotta tell you: When someone says "Look at me, I'm sexy," that immediately louses up the deal. The moment someone becomes aware of their sexuality or the fact that they're hot for the other sex, or the other sex is hot for them, they become unsexy. So this guy, this Situation guy, is the most sexless person I've ever seen.
Jerry: She's right.
But did you know anyone like the Jersey Kids back in the day — did people like this exist before?
Anne: Well, I'm sure they did, but they didn't become a "thing." See, now everything becomes a thing. It's labeled, it's put on, it's put in residuals, it's syndicated, and people can make millions from it, so it's an industry. When we were growing up, we had Jewish friends, Italian friends, black friends, Irish friends, all different.
Jerry: But you see, the whole nature of it, this was given birth from The Sopranos, and now we're going to have another one called Boardwalk Empire from Martin Scorsese. Italians are becoming a piece of our culture today. In the old days, Italians were the people who were hard-working guys who came from the old country. They raised a family and lived on Mulberry Street. Now, with the Jersey Shore we forget these are the same people who were the great artists of the world.
Anne: Nobody on the Jersey Shore is a great artist, Jerry.
Jerry: What I'm saying is we're missing out on Toscanini, we're missing out on the great opera stars. These are some of the greatest people in the world, who have given us some culture. Some of the great doctors in this world were Italian.
Anne: But a lot of people watch this. It gets them off their own troubles. They say, "Gee, I've got more class than those people."
Jerry: Yeah, but why do you always feel that it's kind of labeled about Italians? My friend Danny Aiello, who I love, I asked him the question how he feels about all of this, I guess Danny being Danny, he said, "Why aren't I in that show?" The thing is, Danny is a class guy. He wouldn't be in that show.
Anne: Alright, can we move from Italy now?
Have you learned anything new about each other since working on the Stiller & Meara show?
Anne: Absolutely nothing.
Jerry: Not to interrupt Anne.
Anne: Absolutely nothing.
Jerry: Let her roll! Takes a few minutes to get her warmed up, but once she's on it, the gems come out of her mouth, usually, and I just kind of stumble.
Anne: Nothing new, nothing new about Jerry.
Jerry: I tell you what it's about, really. This is something Anne and I never really did, except for our personal appearances in clubs when we were starting out. So this is the first time we've done this in front of a hopefully national audience that's going to be watching us. We talk like people …
Anne: Yeah, but we're just talking on this show. Remember what Ben said? He said, "Just remember one thing: it's a conversation." That's what it is.
Jerry: Nobody ever saw us converse.
Anne: Those that want to watch can watch. Those that don't, the hell with them
Jerry: We might say something that's valuable or intrigue you.
Anne: Or not.
Jerry: Yeah, it goes both ways.
Do you ever cross the line and hurt the other's feelings?
Jerry: Absolutely.
Anne: Constantly.
Jerry: When we're finished with this …
Anne: If you can't hurt the other person at least once a day, then you've got no relationship.
Jerry: Listen, when this interview is finished, blood will flow. I mean, verbally.
Looking back over your careers, who are some of the funniest people you've worked with?
Anne: I thought Ed Sullivan was hilarious. He was such a block of granite. I really couldn't stand him. Jerry liked him because he was afraid of him.
Jerry: No, Ed Sullivan …
Anne: Oh, you thought he was like the pope.
Jerry: No, you said he was the pope. I said he was the papal saint of our careers. But people who make me laugh? I'll tell you who they are, and you might think I'm nuts. Patton Oswalt makes me laugh, because I worked with …
Anne: Patton Oswalt is very funny. He's also very cerebral. Sarah Silverman makes me laugh. Wanda Sykes makes me laugh.
Jerry: Patton Oswalt has got a brain. Jason Alexander makes me laugh. He's an incredible performer.
Anne: That's right. I'll tell you who we don't see anymore. He quit his show, and he was brilliant. Dave Chappelle. What happened to him?
Jerry: I'll tell you that people that I really adore, and I'm going to leave some of them out, are people like Jason and Michael Richards, who when I was doing Seinfeld, they literally turned the show over to me. They started feeding me, they started connecting. There was no air between us. Kevin James is another one of those people who I think is something between Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd. He's got a body that's bigger than it should be, but he can move and say things and make you laugh. He's a wonderful writer, and nine years with him was something special. And then there's the old people who nobody on this show are going to connect with, people who have been nice to Anne and myself. People like Henny Youngman, who invited into his home.
Anne: Oh, you're going to get into the deceased now.
Jerry: But they were great. These are the people that I would put up on a special plague.
I wanted to ask you, Jerry. How are you and Frank Costanza similar? Is he you? Are you him?
Jerry: Well, I'm always asking myself that. I think I'm channeling somebody, and I know who it is. He's really my father, but not the way my father is as Frank Costanza. He's what's underneath the iceberg, my father. He's the kind of man who, if he let it out, would be Frank Costanza. The kind of man who could talk to you and say," Yeah, I'm in the world that has been pushed down, been suppressed, by life, by social values." He goes into Christmas being commercialized, and he picks up on Festivus, which was an old Roman holiday, which actually did exist in the 1500s, with the masters and the kings.
Anne: Are you going to go through all the old Seinfeld shows now?
Jerry: No, I was asked a question.
Anne: I think Jerry was the real Frank Costanza. I think the real Frank Costanza is Jerry. They all say he's so quiet and nice. He's the good cop, and I'm the bad cop. In reality, he is Frank Costanza, screaming out of his mind.
Jerry: No, I'm not like that at all. Let me just interject. A couple of weeks ago, the Daily News wanted to go to the home, the Costanza home in Queens. They said would you want to go over there and make a comment about what it was like. We went over the bridge, road out to Queens, got to the apartment — it wasn't an apartment, it was a little house. At that point, I suggested to the reporter that we go upstairs and say hello. I never in my life thought I could do something like this, but since I've become so free — that's what Anne's and my show is all about, freedom — we actually knocked on the door. There were these two people, their names were Bessie and Jack Lopipero, and they said "Come on up." They were both in their cups, in their '80s.
Anne: In their cups?
Jerry: Yeah, they were so happy.
Anne: When you say you're in your cups, that means you're drunk.
Jerry: With love.
Anne: Oh, OK.
Jerry: They went crazy, and we talked for about two hours. Not about Seinfeld — it was interesting how Seinfeld was the hinge, kind of the catalyst that brought us into talking about life. I guess that's one of the nice things about this situation I've got in my later life, from being this character. It's brought me in touch with people. I can't believe what people say to me on the street, because I am this guy. "Hey, you want a piece of me?" and "Festivus for the rest of us," and "serenity now." I mean, these things go on, and I'm absolutely thrilled. It's nice to be an actor. I mean nobody pays you for anything except for when you're working, but here I am, getting paid every time somebody opens their mouth to pay me a compliment. I'm so needy, I'll invite them over for dinner. Anne used to use that joke.
Anne: You're desperate.
Both of you have worked with Ben on various projects, so I wanted to ask you: what's it like working with your son?
Anne: I like working with my son. I like working with my daughter, too. She's a very talented actress. Ben is a very wonderful director to work with. I worked with him on Night at the Museum, the first one, and I actually got the part through sheer nepotism, since I'm his mother — which I'm all for. He came looking for a job and I was the employment lady. It was a lot of fun. Well, he didn't direct that one, but he and I did that scene together.
Jerry: He directed that movie we did, what's that one based on a male model?
Anne: Zoolander. Oh yeah, I had one line in Zoolander. I threw an egg at Will Ferrell.
Jerry: Well, Ben … I can't get over the fact that Ben can act at the same time. He directed me and was in the same scene with me. I was in terror, to be honest with you. I said, "My god, that's my kid. That's the boy I gave a Super 8 camera to when he was like 8 years old." Now he's a director and he's pushing his father around. He was not an easy guy to work for, because he kept telling me to do it this way, to do it that way. Finally, the crew said "Ben, leave him alone. He's your dad. He's doing fine." But he was also in the scene. I never asked him to be in any of his movies. I did another with him, which was Heartbreak Kid, and we did something years ago, which I thought was really wonderful, called Shoe Shine, which was a film done by a Columbia University student that got nominated for an Academy Award. It was a short subject about a guy who shines shoes — that was me — on the Staten Island ferry and each morning, I would pick up shoe shines as people came in. There was this one guy, and we talked about this and that. It turns out that he's a stock broker. And who is he? He's my son. Ben got me that role. They wanted him to be the guy, but they needed someone to play his father, so he said "Why don't you take dad." I'll never forget that. It was a lovely piece.
Anne: You were the shoe-shine guy and Ben was the stock broker. This is like an episode of the Twilight Zone.
Well, we're looking forward to seeing the show. Thanks for talking to us — on Anne's birthday, no less!


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The van bodies proceed through the assembly process until they are complete in everything but the wheels. At this point, the van arrives over a single pit-mounted hydraulic scissor lift supplied by Handling Specialty. The 5,500 lb. capacity lift rises 85", contacts the vehicle underbody, and then lifts the vehicle another 10" off of the overhead conveyor support points. The conveyor moves away allowing the lift to lower the van approximately 4' for the wheel mounting operation. Once the van wheels are mounted, the lift lowers into the pit and the van is driven off the end of the line.

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The Department of Communication offers courses and opportunities for individual work in the areas of media studies, film & video, advertising/public relations and journalism. Without neglecting professional and career interests, the department stresses the artistic and humanistic bases of its particular disciplines even when these are of experiential nature.
Students who major in communication might expect to find career opportunities (apart from graduate school) in the areas of radio, television, film, newspapers, magazines, digital media, advertising, public relations, teaching, and related fields. The communication industry is one of the fastest growing industries in today's world.
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BAGHDAD (AP) — Attacks around Iraq Sunday, including a suicide car bombing, killed at least 12 people, officials said, the latest in a surge of violence that has brought up the grim prospect of escalation into sectarian civil war.
The car bomber rammed his vehicle into a Kurdish security patrol in country's north and killing eight. He struck as the patrol was passing through the ethnically-mixed northern town of Tuz Khormato, local police chief Col. Hussein Ali Rasheed said. Five people were wounded, he said.
Tuz Khormato is in territory contested by Arabs, Kurds and Turkomen about 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of Baghdad. Iraq's Kurdish self-rule zone maintains its own security forces.
In Baghdad's central Karrada neighborhood, a bomb attached to a minibus killed three commuters and wounded nine others, police said. Another bomb went off before dawn near a teahouse in the capital's northern al-Silaikh neighborhood, killing one and wounding 10 others, police said.
Two medical officials confirmed the casually figures. All spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to release information to reporters.
The attacks come during an increase in violence that is raising fears of a return to the widespread sectarian killing that pushed the country to the brink of civil war after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. More than 3,000 people have died since April.
The bloodshed is linked to rising sectarian divisions between Iraq's Sunni and Shiite Muslims and friction between the Arabs and Kurds, dampening hopes for a return to normal life nearly two years after the last U.S. forces withdrew from the country.


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Natural Sciences Guild Lecture | A Tale of Two Lakes: Nancy DeStefanis
Join Nancy DeStefanis, founder and Executive Director of San Francisco Nature Education, for a talk on the incredible bird sanctuaries of Lake Merritt in Oakland and Stow Lake in San Francisco and the egrets and herons that call them home. At Lake Merritt, migratory waterfowl abound, in addition to great egrets, black crowned night herons, and double-crested cormorants. At Stow Lake, great blue herons have nested for twenty years and produced 153 fledglings. DeStefanis, who has studied the birds at both lakes for twenty years, will present a slideshow and engaging lecture on such topics as the great egrets and their recovery from DDT.
DeStefanis founded San Francisco Nature Education to provide outdoor environmental education programs for underserved youth in San Francisco. The organization's offerings include weekday programs; internships for middle school, high school and undergraduate students; and twenty-seven Saturday programs for youth and adults at parks throughout the city. DeStefanis received the Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2005.
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Royce and Shari Bryan, Haviland, are the parents of a baby girl, Jozi Mae, born at 9;17 a.m. Jan. 4, 2013, at Pratt Regional Medical Center.
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Kami, age 4, and Eli, 3, welcome their sister.
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Pronounced: Hor-dee-OH-lum
A hordeolum is a small infection of the glands in the eye, located in the eyelids. The infection causes a red bump on the eyelid that may look like a pimple. This type of infection, also known as a stye, is usually quite painful. There are two types of hordeolums:
External—occurs when the infection is external to the lash line
Internal—occurs when the infection is inside of the lash line
Hordeola are often easily diagnosed and prompt treatment often prevents progression of the infection. Contact your doctor if you think you may have a hordeolum.
Hordeolum (Stye)
A hordeolum is caused by a blockage in the small glands located along the eyelid margin. These glands produce oil and the blockage prevents normal drainage of the gland. If bacteria are trapped in the gland, an infection can develop, and the development of fluid and pus cause the area to become red and inflamed. In 90%-95% of cases, the resulting infection is caused by the bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus (sometimes known as "staph"). It is possible to have more than one hordeolum at a time, and it is common for them to reoccur.
Risk Factors
Hordeolum is a common condition, although the exact incidence in the US is not known. Some conditions may increase the risk of developing a hordeolum, these include:
- Poor eyelid hygiene
- Chronic illness
- Previous hordeolum (hordeolums often recur in the same eyelid)
A hordeolum usually begins as a red and swollen area on or in the eyelid. Often, the area is very tender and painful. In addition to the red, painful bump, some other symptoms of hordeola include:
- Tearing of the eye
- Blurred vision
- A sensation of a foreign body or scratchiness in the eye
- Sometimes, there is a point or yellowish spot on the swollen area. This is where the discharge of pus will occur when the hordeolum drains.
Internal hordeola are usually more painful and are less likely to come to a point without the assistance of a doctor. If you experience redness and painful swelling in the eye, or any change in vision, it is important to contact your eye doctor immediately. These symptoms may be caused by other health conditions as well.
In most cases, a simple eye exam is all that is necessary to confirm the diagnosis of a hordeolum. Other than looking at your eye, special tests are not usually necessary for diagnosis.
Often hordeola resolve spontaneously on their own. In these cases, only hot compresses to assist the drainage are needed. Warm compresses can be applied four to six times a day for several minutes a session. However, if they do not drain on their own, hordeola often respond very quickly to simple treatment from your doctor. It is important to get treatment as soon as possible. If untreated, the infection may continue to grow or lead to other conditions, including cellulitis]]> . ]]>Chalazia]]> occurs when the gland is blocked, but no infection is present. Cellulitis occurs when the infection spreads to the tissue of the eyelid or beyond. This can become a true emergency!
Drainage of the lesion is the first step in treating the hordeolum. If the hordeolum does not drain on its own, your doctor may assist drainage of the infection by lancing the hordeolum. The pus and contents of the swollen area can then be drained. It is important never to try to lance the hordeolum without the assistance of a doctor; permanent damage to the eye or eyelid can occur.
In some cases, antibiotics are also given to ensure that the entire infection is eliminated. Antibiotics may be given in oral form, or as eye drops/eye ointment. In many cases, antibiotics alone are ineffective.
If you are diagnosed with a hordeolum, follow your doctor's instructions.
The best prevention against developing a hordeolum is to keep the area around the eye as clean as possible. Always wash your hands thoroughly before touching your eyes, and refrain from rubbing your eyes.
Although it may not be possible to prevent the development of every hordeolum, obtaining prompt treatment when one occurs is the best way to prevent future recurrences. It is important that you do not attempt to drain the hordeolum yourself. Any squeezing or poking at the hordeolum may cause more damage. The infection may be spread inadvertently, or damage to the eye could result.
Be sure to call your doctor immediately if:
- You have vision problems
- There is a blister or crusting on the eyelid
- The white of the eye becomes red
- The hordeolum bleeds
- You have pain
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Optometric Association
Canadian Association of Optometrists
Canadian Ophthalmological Society
Hordeolum. The Merck Manual website. Available at: http://www.merck.com.mrkshared/mmanual.section8.chapter94/94c.jsp . Accessed August 25, 2005.
Hordeolum and stye. E-medicine website. Available at: http://www.emedecine.com/emerg/topic755.htm . Accessed August 25, 2005.
Mandell. Principles and Practice of Infectious Disease . 5th ed. Churchill Livingstone Inc.; 2000. Available at: http://home.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/396779794/883/829.html . Accessed August 25, 2005.
Pasternak A, Irish B. Ophthalmologic infections in primary care. Clinics in Family Practice . 2004; 6(1):19-33.
Skorin L. Hordeolum and chalazion treatment, the full gamut (2002). Available at: http://www.optometry.co.uk . Accessed August 25, 2005.
Last reviewed November 2008 by ]]>Christopher Cheyer, MD]]>
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Hi -- I have about 500-100 pages of documents. Mostly 8-1/2 x 11, some legal and some size A4 and A5. I have a scanner (got the Fujitsu from a recommendation here!) but would love to find a service that would scan all these docs for me. Kevin recommended a great service (or two) IIRC, for services that scan photos and negatives and the like and that was great. But a service to scan paper work (which I may or may not need at some point, but for which I'd love to clear the space it currently takes) would be great. It doesn't have to be a service that would make adobe readable PDF's, though that would be nice; I could just have batches scanned by year and if I ever had to reference them could go back to the year needed.0
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How many can you scan in fifteen minutes? Take that number, multiply by four, and give it a cost you'd be willing to pay. Then, hire a HS student to do it. Employ locally.
If you already have a Fuji ScanSnap, then as Christopher said, just hire a local student to come to your place and do the scanning by the hour. You could do 100-500 pages in several hours since they can load a whole stack all at once. There is no skill involved other than putting the files in the folder you want.
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A Needlessly In-Depth Dissection of Mrs. Doubtfire
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Written and sold as a comedy, I think there is more to Mrs. Doubtfire than initially meets the eye. Forgive me for taking a silly crossdressing Robin Williams comedy too seriously, but here I go!
Firstly let's examine why the marriage failed, and, more specifically, whose fault it is. It's mostly Daniel's obviously, but here's where it gets a little tricky.
Is Daniel's behavior a result of the fact Miranda is the breadwinner and not him? I.e., is he irresponsible because he has a well-paying but disposable job and thinks he can do whatever he pleases and damn the consequences because Miranda will always pick up the tab? Or is their situation a result of Daniel's behavior, i.e., Miranda needed to become the breadwinner because her husband is so irresponsible and outspoken he can't hold down a job for very long?
It may be a bit of both. But however you put it, neither scenario exactly paints Daniel in a very good light. I don't think he realizes how good he has it. He has a job doing what he enjoys but can and does quit it on a whim when it clashes with his personal morality, and he can do so without any immediate financial consequences because his wife is the one bringing home the bacon. He comes across as a guy who is extremely intelligent, good-hearted and creative, but who has never really known a day's hardship in his life. His intelligence likely let him breeze through school and he also likely had a ton of friends due to people enjoying his impersonations and jokes, talents which likely made it relatively easy to get a job voice acting.
Miranda, meanwhile, doesn't have that luxury. Her job is harder, likely required a lot more schoolwork, studying, and long, hard hours at the office. And while it's a little petty to say so, her job is also arguably of more merit to society than being in the entertainment industry. So it must have been hurting her for a long time to see Daniel have everything come so easy while she had to struggle for it, and, worse, to then have him be incapable of holding onto it and be prone to throwing it away whenever it suits him, putting all the heavy lifting onto her.
Daniel's lack of responsibility doesn't end with his marriage, though. As much as I can agree with him about smoking in cartoons, it's pretty obvious he thinks very highly of himself and his own personal morals, and the fact he quits in the middle of post-production while making fun of (if not outright insulting) his co-workers, shows he has no sense of responsibility as an employee of the cartoon studio. I'm not saying he shouldn't be allowed to voice his opinion about smoking, but there's a time and a place for it, and the middle of a recording session is not it.
Another interesting possibility for why Daniel is the way he is, is that he wants to be more responsible, and is simply lashing out in some kind of weird midlife crisis type thing that likely began a few months or a couple of years before the movie takes place, and him quitting his job and then wrecking his marriage by not only giving his son a birthday party, but also a noisy and destructive one, is the culmination of it. However you look at it, Daniel is clearly a damaged person who has difficulty functioning in the real world.
Now then. Having thoroughly dissed Daniel, let's examine how I think this movie is actually about his redemption and transformation into a more well-adjusted adult. Or at least the first steps towards it. Specifically, the fact I don't believe the movie condones anything Daniel does. If it did, it wouldn't make Miranda so sympathetic. Or Stu.
Then there's how Daniel reacts to the divorce. By creating a double life and becoming immersed in a fictional character. And for what? To spend more time with his kids? While I don't doubt Daniel genuinely loves his children, the level of precise planning he put into the scheme to sabotage Miranda's efforts to find a nanny so that she'd all but have to choose Mrs. Doubtfire (i.e. him) seems more like simply his vengeance against her. Then here's how he treats Stu. Passive-aggressively insulting him, flipping him off behind his back, breaking the hood ornament off of his car, and, ultimately, almost killing the guy.
Instead of simply going with the flow and accepting what has come to be, Daniel, in his typical immature way, attempts to use his acting abilities to worm his way back into his former home life, and not only does it actively jeopordize his relationship with his children, it also ends up almost killing someone. And yet, ironically, in so doing, he is being more proactive than ever before, actively pursuing what he wants instead of waiting for it to come to him as usual, but he's doing it for the wrong reasons which is why it all falls apart.
Sure, starts becoming more responsible and strict and a better father to the kids than ever with Mrs. Doubtfire's emphasis on rules and good behavior, but I still think the initial decision to even invent Mrs. Doubtfire and look after the kids after Miranda explicitly forbid it was just him wanting to stick it to his ex. I can't believe he expected the charade to last; there was no way he could've kept it up forever, further reinforcing my belief that the Mrs. Doubtfire plan began as simply him wanting to have his own way no matter what Miranda said, but became something he wanted to hold onto once he realized how emotionally rewarding it was to instill his kids with good values. But even then, it's highly irresponsible of him to continue to try and maintain the scheme past a certain point when he has to know there's only one way it can end.
And to further emphasize the point regarding how the movie feels about Daniel and his decision to become Mrs. Doubtfire, there is Mr. Lundy. At first glance the subplot involving him has nothing to do with the main story. And this is true. To a point. The Mr. Lundy subplot at once has nothing to do with the Mrs. Doubtfire story, and everything to do with it. I said above that in choosing to become Mrs. Doubtfire and not wait for opportunity to come knocking at his door like he used to do, Daniel was becoming a more proactive man, but ironically for entirely the wrong reasons at first. Equally ironically, is that, completely unrelated to this, a great opportunity does fall right into his lap. He didn't need to become Mrs. Doubtfire. Him meeting Mr. Lundy, and Lundy liking his ideas for the kid's show, all would've happened anyway. The only difference is Daniel would've pitched Lundy a different character idea for the show. So the one time Daniel should've simply waited, he didn't, and he's just lucky it still worked out the way it did and that Lundy still gave him the show.
And I think the moment where this realization comes over Daniel, the moment Mrs. Doubtfire, as an actual person whose existence he's trying to maintain against all logic and reason, isn't when he's found out at the restaurant, but immediately before it. When Stu is having an allergic reaction to the pepper Daniel put into his food, knowing he was allergic to it. Here is when Daniel realizes that his selfish and needlessly vengeful actions are about to cost someone their life, and he risks exposure to save Stu. He succeeds... and is exposed. And his reaction seems to be one of, better to be unmasked now doing a good deed, fixing a problem he created, than later under different and less heroic circumstances more comparable to when his son walked in on him in the bathroom.
And I think this why Miranda gives him more visitation rights at the end. Daniel realizes what a heel he's been, redeems himself by saving Stu's life, and makes an impassioned speech at the end. The judge, who doesn't know Daniel, made the right ruling, I think; he ered on the side of caution and I can't fault him for thinking Daniel was just acting. But Miranda, who knew her husband probably better than anyone, could tell when he was acting and when he wasn't (at least when she knows for certain it's him!), knew he'd changed. The ruling would've been appropriate for the old Daniel but not the new one.
And the best part is, even though he realized what a jerk he'd been, it's debatable whether Daniel even deserved the second chance his ex gives him. Miranda owed him nothing. But she came to him in good faith anyway and gets the court order rescinded. Because she knows that if Daniel's change for the better isn't encouraged and nurtured now, he will likely just relapse into his old, irresponsible self in a few years. So Miranda, always having been the better person through and through, goes out of her way to ensure her ex can become better, as well, even though she didn't have to.
And also, at his new job, Daniel has found a way to impart moral lessons to kids without disrupting production. He has a better working relationship with those around him. He is good friends with Mr. Lundy, and I even like to think it was he who went out of his way to encourage Lundy to keep the old show's host around as a supporting actor in the new show instead of just firing the poor guy. Daniel has learned to treat people with more respect and think of more than simply himself and his own opinions.
Hence, this is why I think Mrs. Doubtfire can be looked at as the story of Daniel's self-destruction and finally his eventual redemption, or at least, him being given the chance at it, thanks both to his own realization at what he almost cost himself, and Miranda's kindness towards him. In short, Mrs. Doubtfire is a movie that tells us it's never too late to change for the better.
Or I'm just overthinking.
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Overthinking or not, I enjoyed your dissection of the film, Kooshmeister, and I am looking forward to your next dissection, as you dissect quite well. But, did you enjoy the film or not?
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This is great. I agree with you on all of your points.
I kind of think that is almost a blueprint on what a writer wants to explore when he writes a script versus what is the actual result. You wrote a very high-minded exploration of a simple movie, and I am very sure that you got right to the heart of what the author was trying to explore. That passion may even have been the reason the movie was made.
But, because money, the result was
Mrs. Doubtfire
, which I think is boring pablum.
The idea is there, but the reductive power of Hollywood demolishes it. It's not that passion isn't there, it is, but it's always about money. Because it is a business.
I am emphatically not a cynic. I believe that if you want to create "art" you have to deal with reality because, well, it's reality.
So all of these issues you discuss, they're all still there, but now they're buried in a simple, almost mindless film.
I should say that I don't like Robin Williams. He's the posterboy for fake feel-good malarkey. I can't stand movies like that.
I do, however, like needlessly in-depth discussion of movies.
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Quote from: BoyScoutKevin on September 19, 2013, 05:53:56 PM
But, did you enjoy the film or not?
I did. And do. It's definitely one of my favorite movies from when I was a kid.
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One of the most common reasons people feel anxious, on-edge, worried, or tense is that an external concern is on their mind. Stress at work or school difficulties in a personal relationship and financial concerns, are all examples of external causes of anxiety. Experiencing a traumatic event, like a car accident or battlefield combat, is another common example. Yet another potential external precursor to anxious feelings is using illegal recreational drugs, like cocaine or LSD. And even legal, prescription drugs may have this unwanted emotional side effect. On the other hand, a person with anxiety may have an internal, physical reason for their symptoms. Common anxiety symptoms - like heart palpitations, tremors, and shortness of breath - could actually point to a physical condition. For example, a rapidly beating heart could be a sign of a heart condition and shortness of breath could be related to asthma. On the flip side, having a physical condition like this could lead to the development of anxious feelings. Any of these factors may cause short-term, mild anxiety. But for some people, that normal anxiety balloons into a serious mental disorder. Among the individuals most predisposed to anxiety disorders are those with a history of mental illness in their family. Additionally, many people with recurrent anxiety have a chemical imbalance in their brains that makes it hard to regulate emotions properly. Personality also plays a roll. Individuals with low self-esteem and poor coping mechanisms are more prone to anxiety disorders. And, of course, many people who develop anxiety disorders have a history of traumatic or disturbing external factors in their pasts. While there are clearly many causes for anxiety, there are also many treatment options! Medications, therapy, and hypnosis are just a few of the ways in which doctors treat anxiety disorders. So if you think your own anxious feelings could point to an anxiety disorder, make an appointment to discuss them with your physician!More »
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Anxiety Prevention Plan »
Most of the time, anxiety stems from stressors. You can prevent anxiety by learning how to avoid these stressors and using tactics to help you calm down. Get advice on anxiety prevention in this video.
Transcript: With few exceptions, everyday anxiety stems from a specific mental or physical stressor. Stressors vary...
With few exceptions, everyday anxiety stems from a specific mental or physical stressor. Stressors vary from person to person, and what terrifies one, may exhilarate another. Unfortunately, many stressors - like job interviews and doctor's appointments - are tough to avoid. The good news is that once a person realizes the particular events that cause the anxiety, it becomes easier to develop coping mechanisms. One of the easiest ways to prevent anxiety is to exercise regularly, which prompts your body to release feel-good chemicals, known as endorphins into the brain. Exercising also elevates body temperature, which can have a calming effect on the body. It's also important to eat a healthy, balanced diet. This includes cutting back on caffeine, which can make anxiety symptoms worse. Similarly, it's vital to get the sleep your body and brain need to recharge. Aside from these lifestyle adjustments, one of the best ways to prevent anxiety is to learn relaxation techniques. Some people find that meditation, a state of focused, intense concentration, is an effective option. Others circumnavigate anxiety when they imagine, or visualize, a positive series of events or outcomes to a situation. And still other individuals relax by focusing on their breathing. This method is particularly effective, as people tend to hold their breath in moments of anxiety, which just aggravates symptoms! Often, the best anxiety prevention is a mix of lifestyle changes and relaxation techniques. Remember though, that while you can prevent some of life's everyday anxieties, most people cannot prevent an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental illnesses that are hard to control without proper treatment. So if you find that your anxiety does not respond to prevention techniques, or that anxious feelings dominate your day-to-day life, speak with your doctor about what you are experiencing.More »
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Anxiety Disorders Symptoms »
Anxiety disorders symptoms are not always clear cut. To help, your doctor will use a tool called the DSM IV to help diagnose your disorder. Learn more in this video.
Transcript: Generally, a person with an anxiety disorder finds that nervous emotions interfere with the ability to...
Generally, a person with an anxiety disorder finds that nervous emotions interfere with the ability to lead a normal life. Unlike the short-lived anxiety we all face, an individual with an anxiety condition finds that the symptoms are fairly constant. If this sounds like you the first step toward a diagnosis is making an appointment with your general practitioner. During this appointment, the doctor will take detailed notes regarding your medical history and current symptoms. She'll perform a basic physical exam and may use various laboratory tests, like blood work, to ensure that the problem is not rooted in a physical cause. If no physical medical condition is found, your general practitioner will refer you to a mental health professional. It's VITAL that you feel comfortable with this individual! If you do not, ask for another recommendation. Once you find a psychiatrist or psychologist that you like, he will want to talk to you about your symptoms. Your practitioner will then use this information - and information from his own observations - to determine if an anxiety disorder is present. Although there is no laboratory test to confirm this diagnosis there IS a manual of mental illnesses compiled by the American Psychiatric Association. Known as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, or DSM IV, this book is the gold standard for diagnosing anxiety disorders and other mental illnesses in the United States. Remember, there ARE treatment options for anxiety disorders! If you're concerned about your own levels of worry, make an appointment to speak with your doctor.More »
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Anxiety Disorders in Children »
If you thought anxiety only plagued adults, think again! Panic attacks and other anxiety symptoms are very common among children, although they often feel stressed for different reasons.
Transcript: Just as in adults, a certain amount of anxiety is normal in children of every age. In fact, anxious feelings...
Just as in adults, a certain amount of anxiety is normal in children of every age. In fact, anxious feelings are such a part of growing up that psychologists outline anxieties to expect in kids as they grow. For example, infants as young as eight months may experience intense anxiety about being apart from their parents. This separation anxiety often lasts through the preschool years. Young children - generally aged three to six - often worry about things that are not based in reality. This is the age when kids express fear of monsters, ghosts, and the dark. From about seven years old and onward, children may express anxiety about real circumstances such as natural disasters, physical injury, and even death. And kids of any age - particularly teenagers - may express anxiety about certain social situations. Some of these anxieties can be helpful to kids, as a bit of unease can keep them alert and focused during moments of tension. And others keep them safe, like when a child is afraid of - and consequently avoids - fire or strangers. But just as anxiety can be helpful, it can also become a hindrance if it persists. Often, intense anxiety can manifest physically in a child as stomachaches, headaches, chest pain, body aches, a racing heart, and accelerated breathing. Anxious children often have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Their ability to concentrate may suffer or they may lose interest in previously enjoyable activities and people. Often, children with anxiety disorders seem irritable and agitated and they may show signs of low self-esteem, or unrealistic expectations of themselves. All of these signs of severe tension should be taken seriously! That's because unresolved anxieties and fears in children can lead to lingering anxieties and fears in adults. Plus, anxious children often don't learn vital skills, such as coping with day-to-day life and engaging in meaningful social interactions. So if you're the parent of a child who seems unusually anxious, make time to talk to her health care provider.More »
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Can Anxiety Cause Depression? »
Anxiety and depression are different mental health conditions. They surely coexist, but can anxiety cause depression? Check out this video to find the answer.
Transcript: Although they often occur hand-in-hand, anxiety and depression are different mental illnesses. People...
Although they often occur hand-in-hand, anxiety and depression are different mental illnesses. People with anxiety disorders find that their near-constant fears and worries make it hard to lead a normal life. They may also experience physical symptoms like muscle tension, headaches, stomachaches, and heart palpitations. Meanwhile, a person with a depressive disorder is regularly burdened by feelings of hopelessness, insignificance, and despair. Lethargy, severe fatigue and various aches and pains are physical symptoms that may accompany depression. In most cases where depression and anxiety occur simultaneously, anxiety sets in first. That may be because people with anxiety disorders spend a great deal of time in an agitated, tense, and uneasy state. This can take a huge emotional toll, causing a person to become clinically depressed. On the flipside, a depressed person may spend a great deal of time worrying, which can, in turn, lead to anxiety. There also seems to be a genetic connection between anxiety and depression. Research indicates that both disorders occur with more frequency in people who have a first degree relative with mental illness. That's bad news, because when symptoms of depression and anxiety occur together, they are often more severe than when the conditions manifest separately. Plus, depression that is exacerbated by anxiety is more likely to lead to suicide than depression on its own. While this is disturbing, there are effective treatments available for both depressive and anxiety disorders! Often, antidepressants like Paxil and Zoloft can help ease emotional symptoms of both conditions. And participating in long-term talk therapy can also produce great results. If you, or someone you love, seems plagued by feelings of depression, anxiety - or both - talk to a psychologist.More »
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What is OCD? »
What is OCD? It stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Learn more about OCD and how to identify the signs.
Transcript: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. People who have OCD continually have unwanted,...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. People who have OCD continually have unwanted, overpowering thoughts (obsessions) that drive them to compulsive actions in an effort to make those thoughts go away. Anxiety is part of life. Everyone has worries and doubts at times. But, anxiety can actually help keep us alert and ready to react quickly when needed. The difference between typical concerns about illness or finances, and habits like bedtime rituals or "cleaning day," is that the anxiety is temporary and the routines typically flexible. For people with OCD, constant anxiety and necessary rituals interfere with daily living. People with OCD become obsessed with their thoughts and fears. Driven to banish those troubling thoughts, they compulsively perform the same rituals again and again. Most people with OCD realize that their actions are unreasonable, but they can't stop. And trying to ignore their thoughts and stop their rituals only increases their anxiety. Common obsessions include: fear of germs or losing control, excessive concerns with precise order or throwing something away, doubts about completing tasks perfectly, and aggressive or inappropriate thoughts. People with OCD may repeatedly scrub household areas, constantly check that the stove is off or the alarm system on, accumulate useless items, or endlessly rearrange cupboards, shelves and closets. Other compulsive rituals include: washing hands repeatedly, often until they're raw; being unable to stop repeating phrases or activities; and plucking hair from the head, body, eyelashes or eyebrows. Ultimately, these rituals can interfere with the ability to function at work or school, and with family or friends. OCD was once thought to be a result of life experiences. But research NOW points to a genetic link involving distinctive brain structure patterns that can cause problems in information processing. OCD can appear in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood, but the average age of onset is about 19. It exists fairly equally between men and women, and among various races and socioeconomic backgrounds. For children and adolescents, OCD can make completing homework and household chores especially difficult - and lead to self-esteem issues, as OCD sufferers are likely aware that they're "different." People with OCD may also develop additional anxiety disorders, such as social anxiety or a phobia. Eating disorders or depression may occur as well. Unfortunately, turning to substance abuse is not uncommon for OCD sufferers. Studies suggest that about 25 percent of people with OCD use alcohol or drugs to cope with their symptoms. People with OCD often become prisoners of their obsessions and compulsions, often trying to hide their actions, fearing embarrassment or ridicule. But OCD is treatable with professional help! Thanks to research, OCD is better understood - and there are treatments that can help. If you - or someone you know - is affected by OCD, consult a mental health professional.More »
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Symptoms of OCD »
For a person with obsessive compulsive disorder, overwhelming, unwanted compulsions are tied to obsessive behaviors, like ritualistic counting. Recognizing OCD is the first step to getting help. Here's a primer.
Transcript: Stress is part of life. So are routines. With OCD, a type of anxiety disorder, normal concerns and habits...
Stress is part of life. So are routines. With OCD, a type of anxiety disorder, normal concerns and habits are pushed aside by unwanted thoughts, which compel a person compulsively to perform rituals to make the thoughts go away. The first step toward diagnosis - and, ultimately, getting help - is understanding OCD's symptoms, which are each affected person's unique obsessions and the compulsive behaviors that result. Obsessions are uncontrollable fears, irrational impulses, and persistent, unwanted thoughts that occupy the mind of a person affected by OCD. These obsessions typically center on themes, like fear of contamination, harm or losing control; perfectionism, unwanted sexual thoughts, and excessive preoccupation with morality and/or religion, also called scrupulosity. Compulsions, which are the persistent repetitive actions by people with OCD, are usually performed according to "rules" that their minds tell them will make everything okay. A person with OCD may constantly scrub household areas, recheck that tasks are performed correctly - like making sure the burglar alarm is on - repeat activities according to a "safe" number, or continually rearrange items to be sure they're "right." The difference between typical concerns about illness or finances, and habits like bedtime rituals or "cleaning day," is that the anxiety is temporary and the routines typically flexible. For people with OCD, constant anxiety and necessary rituals interfere with daily living. Unfortunately, most people with OCD remain undiagnosed for years. One reason for this is that OCD sufferers often hide their behaviors, fearing embarrassment, ridicule or discrimination. Others simply don't think of their behavior in terms of a treatable illness. If you - or someone you know - is affected by OCD, it's important to realize that there's no shame in seeking help. In fact, talking to a family doctor or a mental health professional is a positive step toward regaining control of one's daily life. There are several components to an accurate diagnosis of OCD including a thorough psychological, medical and family history, as well as a discussion of specific symptoms and behavior patterns. Diagnosing OCD involves meeting the criteria published by the American Psychiatric Association - including experiencing obsessions or compulsions that significantly interfere with one's daily routine, and realizing they're excessive or unreasonable. The clinician also confirms that the obsessions are intrusive, persistent thoughts that cause distress and can't be suppressed - and that the compulsive, repetitive behaviors are an effort to prevent anxiety about unrealistic obsessions. Symptoms of OCD are the obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors meeting the American Psychiatric Association's criteria. And once diagnosed, there are treatments that can help. For concerns about OCD, consult a mental health professional.More »
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OCD Treatment »
Cognitive behavior therapy is an effective form of OCD treatment. Watch this video for more on OCD treatment options.
Transcript: Successful treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) varies according to each person's unique...
Successful treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) varies according to each person's unique obsessions and compulsive behaviors. But with ongoing treatment - typically involving behavioral therapy, medication, or both - most people can realize long-term relief from their symptoms. For most people with OCD, the first step toward treatment is visiting a family doctor to discuss the various symptoms that are causing distress, along with assessing the presence of any other anxiety disorder or medical condition. If OCD is suspected, the doctor will suggest a mental health provider who can provide insight about treatment options. Studies show that a strong bond between therapist and patient is essential to successful treatment outcomes. So choosing a therapist should take into account mutual levels of comfort, confidence - and commitment to the treatment process. Most therapists use behavioral therapies, medication - or combine the two, which has proved to be the most effective approach for treating OCD. Some patients respond to treatment within months, while others may need longer for their symptoms to improve. The most common behavioral therapy for OCD is Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CBT. With CBT, patients are helped to confront their fears and reduce their anxiety through exposure and response prevention exercises, while refraining from the compulsive behaviors. This type of therapy calls for the patient to list feared situations or objects. The objective is to reduce anxiety by having patients gradually face each obsession directly, beginning with obsessions that produce the least anxiety, until all fears are confronted. Medication is also effective in reducing the intensity and frequency of OCD symptoms - and in helping increase a patient's comfort level with behavioral therapy. The majority of the drugs used to treat OCD are antidepressants, which help boost the brain's serotonin levels. Antidepressants approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating OCD include: Anafranil, Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft. Studies show that OCD patients who respond to cognitive behavior therapy often report a 60-80% reduction in symptoms, while those responding to medication typically report a 40-60% reduction. Of patients who receive combined medication and behavioral therapy, approximately 70-80% show symptom improvement. Many OCD patients find support groups and stress management techniques such as yoga, meditation or the natural calming effects of exercise - especially helpful in the recovery process. Family support is vital as well. In most cases, OCD can be successfully treated with behavioral therapy and medication, but choosing the right therapist is key. For help with OCD, consult your doctor or a mental health professional.More »
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ConVal Regional seeks replacement for high school athletic directorBy MEGHAN PIERCE
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PETERBOROUGH — The Contoocook Valley Regional School District is seeking to replace ConVal High School athletic director Jon Hall, who resigned last month.
Superintendent of Schools Brendan Minnihan said Hall had worked for the school district from 1994 to 1999 as a social studies teacher. He was rehired by the school district in 2005 as the athletic director. He earned $75,200 a year.
The departure of Hall and his administrative assistant coincides with an investigation of funds reportedly missing from student activity accounts.
Hall resigned Sept. 30. He also stepped down as coach of the ConVal Boys Varsity soccer team. Mel Keeler, administrative assistant in the Athletic Department, resigned Oct. 1.
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Keeler was hired as an administrative assistant to the athletic director in 2010. She earned $27,824 annually.
Both positions are being advertised and would pay similar salaries based on experience, Minnihan said.
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In an email earlier this week, Minnihan wrote, "Approximately two weeks ago, we became aware of discrepancies in student activity funds. There are funds that various student groups raise through fundraising or other activities. Discrepancies in the cash receipts were discovered when bank deposits were made. We launched an investigation and reported the matter to the Peterborough Police Department. Although no conclusive evidence was uncovered, we have determined that proper record-keeping protocols were not followed."


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Install phpList manually
In this article we'll review how to install phpList manually onto your website. phpList is used for easy web based email marketing, and allows you to do direct email marketing to your users.
If you've been looking for a great way to send out email blasts, for opt in email marketing, phpList is among one of the simplest email marketing software packages that you can use.
If you're already a customer of InMotion Hosting, I'd recommend using our guide on how to install phpList with Softaculous. That's because the Softaculous installer that we use can complete a phpList installation with just a few clicks.
After you've completed a phpList installation, either manually, or with Softaculous, we'll also cover how to configure and setup phpList in this education channel. This way you can take full advantage of this popular open source newsletter software.
To get started simply follow the steps below.
Download phpList from SourceForge
You'll need to download phpList from phpList.com
Click on the download ZIP link.
The latest version of phpList was 2.10.19 at this time.
You will be taken to SourceForge to download the file.
Wait for the download count-down to complete, or you can click on either the direct link, or mirror links to begin the download.
Extract the downloaded phplist-2.10.19.zip archive to a local folder on your computer.
Note the folder location as we'll need to come back to these files in just a minute.
Create a MySQL database to store phpList settings
- First login to your cPanel.
Under the Databases section, click on MySQL Database Wizard.
In the New Database field, give your database a name, in this example we're using phplist. Then click on Next Step.
In the Username field, create a database username, in this example we're using phplist. Then fill out and confirm the Password making sure that you've copied it down. Finally click on Create User.
Finally place a check mark beside ALL PRIVELEGES, then click on Next Step.
You should now simply see that your database user was added to your database.
User "userna1_phplist" was added to the database "userna1_phplist".
Upload phpList files via FTP to server
- Using your favorite FTP client, navigate to the local folder that you had extracted phpList to in the left pane, being sure to go into the \public_html\ folder.
- Connect to your account on the server and in the right pane navigate to your /public_html/ directory.
Now drag the lists folder from your local computer, into the /public_html/ directory on the server.
- You can right-click on the lists directory on the server, then select Rename if you want your phpList installation to be accessible from another location than the default. In this case I've chosen simply list.
Update phpList config.php to connect to your database
- Login to your cPanel.
- Under the Files section, click on File Manager.
- Select the Document Root for: option, and choose your domain from the drop-down.
- Then click Go.
Navigate to the /public_html/list/config directory from the left-hand pane.
Now right-click on the config.php file, then click on Edit
- You might have a text editor encoding dialog box pop-up, you can simply click on Edit.
- Now you'll want to enter in your database credentials that you setup earlier when creating your MySQL database. In our case this would be:
$database_name = "userna1_phplist"; $database_user = "userna1_phplist"; $database_password = "phpli$tp@$$";
After making these edits, click on Save Changes at the top-right.
You should now have successfully installed the phpList newsletter management software manually onto your website. You can now continue on to my guide on how to complete phpList setup after manual install to finish setting up phpList.
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2018-07-30 3:49 pm
Certainly appreciate your posting this to the web. I'm setting up PHPlist for some NGO's in my area and you sure made it simple.
2016-12-16 7:40 am
Hi Guys!
Great tutorial, but watch out because folder naming have changed, now you have yourdomain.com/lists/admin/ .
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Cheers! thanks for the help!
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You saved my day. After trying 3 hours of Installation your simple short guide saved my day.
Thanks a lot for this quick help!
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