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Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep may have made famous the bridges of Madison County, Iowa. But that county's six covered bridges are a mere ripple in the river compared with the 20 in Lane County, Ore. This sprawling county, which stretches from the Pacific Coast through Eugene to the Cascade Mountains, boasts the largest concentration of such spans west of the Mississippi River. The tab: Weekend room rates this summer at Inn at the 5th in Eugene start at $189. (Eugene hotels can fill up when the University of Oregon Ducks have home games so book in advance in season.) Sandwiches, soup and beverages for a family of four at Fleur de Lis will run about $45.
The bed
The county's — and possibly the state's — finest hotel is the Inn at the 5th (205 E. 6th Ave., Eugene; [541] 743-4099) adjacent to the city's bustling Fifth Street Public Market. Owner Brian Obie opened the property last year with his customers' wishes clearly in mind. He and his wife tested six mattress and box-spring sets before settling on what they found to be the most comfortable. And each room features a unique "butler closet," a secure nook where room service is delivered without guests having to open their doors.
The meal
The Fleur de Lis Patisserie & Café (616 Main St., Cottage Grove, Ore.; [541] 767-0700) is a great place to grab a scrumptious pastry and a cup of coffee before venturing out to explore the Cottage Grove area's seven covered bridges. Stop back at lunchtime for a chicken curry salad sandwich on a buttery croissant or a hearty bowl of soup with a chunk of fresh baguette.
The find
The region's abundance of timber helped justify the wood construction of Lane County's covered bridges, and the roofs helped keep the wooden floor planks from rotting because of dampness. Even folks who have never visited here may have seen one of the most picturesque crossings. The Chambers Bridge, built in 1925, was featured the next year in the silent movie "The General," starring Buster Keaton. Built for the trains that moved lumber to market, the restored bridge is open to pedestrians and bicyclists. A brochure detailing the various bridges and their locations is available online at http://www.lat.ms/14J2hQR.
The lesson learned
Although the scenic bridges, often in spectacular settings, cry out to be photographed, many of them are used by vehicular traffic. That means parking your car a safe distance from a narrow span — ideally, on a shoulder — then walking cautiously to a good vantage point. Waterproof outerwear, including shoes, will ward off any rain.


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November 13, 2012
A study by David A. Kamara of the University College London and colleagues found that persons with HIV infection on a regimen of suppressive antiretrovirals have high levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
The researchers investigated the effects of ART, HIV viremia, and immunosuppression on levels of total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides in participants of the Data Collection on Adverse Events of Anti-HIV Drugs (DAD) study. At, or soon after, enrollment in the study, 91 percent of the 50,000 participants supplied a total cholesterol measurement, 89 percent provided a triglyceride measurement, and 78 percent an HDL measurement.
Data show that participants who were off ART had lower lipid levels compared with those on ART and had a suppressed viral load. Non-suppressive ART was associated with lower levels of total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol, but did not affect triglycerides. A low current CD4 count was also associated with lower lipid levels, and the lowest CD4 count was associated with higher total cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Also, patients with a prior AIDS diagnosis had higher total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, but lower HDL cholesterol levels.
The higher total cholesterol and triglyceride and lower HDL cholesterol levels among those with the lowest level CD4 count and with a previous AIDS diagnosis suggests severe immunosuppression may be associated with dyslipidemia. Three-quarters of the participants were men, three-quarters did not have AIDS, and half were white. Participants' treatment history showed that 61 percent had prior experience with ART, 47 percent had experience with protease inhibitors, 61 percent with nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, 29 percent with non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, and 4 percent were not receiving anti-lipid drugs. Kamara concluded that lipid levels were considerably higher for participants on a suppressive ART regimen. He stated that future longitudinal analyses will consider the impact of specific ARTs and the duration of ART on lipid levels.
The report was presented at HIV11 Congress; Nov. 11-15, 2012, in Glasgow Scotland.
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HOBBS, N.M. (AP) - Police in Hobbs are identifying a man whose body was found in a kitchen freezer and they say he died accidentally from methamphetamine.
According to police, the body of 22-year-old Everett Willford was found in the freezer on Sept. 3 when officers responded to a call about a suspicious odor coming from the home.
The body was taken to the state Office of the Medical Investigator to determine identification and cause of death.
Officer Mike Stone says the home was vacant and didn't have power and that neighbors started smelling the odor about 10 days before calling police.
Stone says circumstances of how Willford's body ended up in the freezer remain unknown and that there may be no further action in the case.


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The Polynesian in NYC is a trendy tiki bar that transports their guests to the islands with their 'hot' and tropical cocktails.
This Lemony, garlicy chicken breast in a white wine sauce, takes less than 30 minutes to make.
The pumpkin puree adds a creamier texture, while the chocolate chip adds the sweetness and texture.
From our Quick Eats collection: A tasty recipe for pasta puttanesca that can easily be made any day, any time.
Dîner en Blanc is a massive pop-up dinner party attended every year by thousands of people dressed in white. Here's a look at this year's event in New York City.
Follow our easy steps and peeling hack to create perfect hard-boiled eggs every time!
NYC's Ai Fiori is known for their wide variety of fresh pastas. Watch how they make an impressive amount of homemade spaghetti every day!
Chicken Schnitzel is delicious during Oktoberfest, or any time of the year for that matter! Chef Mike Reilly of The NoMad in NYC shows us his take on this classic German dish.
BarBacon in NYC has perfected the Bacon Sushi Roll. They replace the rice with Thai bacon sausage!
Grilled vegetables are the perfect addition to any BBQ. Chef John Doherty of Blackbarn in NYC shows us this super simple way to make the best grilled asparagus, zucchini, and more.
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Chiles en Nogada was invented almost 200 years ago in celebration of Mexico's Independence. Chef Ricky Camacho of Añejo in NYC shows us how to make his version.
Industry Kitchen in NYC is known for their off-the-wall pizza toppings, but our favorite is the dessert pizza topped with cotton candy and loads of pop rocks.
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Creating this list has filled me with a dizzying amount of joy and dread. 2012 was a year that offered so many examples of daring and thrilling cinema that it was difficult to even determine what the criteria should be for a list of my personal ten favorites. In the end, I went with my gut, selecting those films that not only hit me hard in the theater, but also lingered with me for days, weeks, or months afterwards. All of which I can still vividly recall.
I focused on the films first, ignoring their periphery. But afterwards I was pleased to see films released from each season, as well as a mix of studio and indie features, made here and abroad (well, the U.K. and Canada.) And with so few female directors getting buzz this awards season, I was happy that three films helmed by women not only made my list, but moreover made my top five!
My only regret in this moment is that I couldn't include festival favorites, Sally Potter's Ginger & Rosa, as it won't get a domestic release until February of 2013, and the enigmatic yet haunting Indonesian drama Postcards from the Zoo, which shamefully hasn't gotten U.S. distribution. Still, I'm in love with this collection of movies, some of which messed with my head, others rattled my nerves, and the rest played with my heart, swelling it and breaking it in turn. Just reflecting back on them all was as exhausting as it was rewarding.
#10: Cosmopolis
I have to confess, ten minutes into David Cronenberg's deeply bizarre political thriller, I was slouched in my seat scowling and hating it. The performance style was so wooden it was grating. The lighting made everything look flat and ugly. The dialogue was stuffed with business talk I couldn't follow, so I gave up. I quit trying to understand Cosmopolis. Then, the rush of words and weird imagery, from riots with effigy rats, to a squirm-inducing proctology exam, and mountingly strange sexual encounters, washed over me. At some point along the world's most winding path to get a haircut, I found myself totally riveted. To get across a story of a man so wealthy he feels above everyone and everything, Cronenberg made his movie revolting, and in doing so delivered a more fascinating and bolder political message about the age of Operation Wall Street than any other filmmaker has yet dared.


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Similar to the walk of shame, the Whore-Sprint is the hurried manner of a male being led by a girl who is known for her experiences (see bike). Most often into bushes/corners at a house party or club. The male in question usually want to get into these areas as quickly as possible without being noticed.
Man, check out Mike doing the Whore Sprint, how embarrassing.
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The CD4011B, CD4012B, and CD4023B types are supplied in 14-lead hermetic dual-in-line ceramic packages (F3A suffix),
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However, all my fears did not surface. I feel almost like I'm cheating on Scott when I say, *whispers* "the food is even better at The Point with Justin in charge". There, I said it. The food, in my opinion anyway, is even better now at The Point. That's a tough call considering The Point is already a two hatted restaurant, but yes, that's my opinion. Let me explain my thinking a bit later.
First, let me introduce you a bit to new Executive Chef Justin Wise. With the rise of the new "celebrity" chef, a lot of people, including myself, choose to go to a restaurant based on the name of a chef alone and his previous work. I must admit that I have never *gasp* (how can I call myself a chef groupie) heard of Justin before. But speaking to Justin during lunch I found out that he has been head chef of The Press Club for a number of years. So hence I felt rather silly asking him how he felt about the pressure of heading a two hatted restaurant. However, Justin just answered the question genuinely and said that since his name is now behind the restaurant, it was still more added pressure.
Having the privilege to speak to Justin for about 4 hours was a real luxury. I think through those four hours, I got a small glimpse into Justin's motivation, work ethics and creativity. Asked to define his style, Justin believes his skill lies in using classical techniques, but interpreting the food in modern ways that appeal to a large audience, and above all else, always using the best quality produce in season. Justin has already made immediate changes to the menu and insisting on using the best produce. This though, does not mean he is so focused on the food such that he loses sight of the business side. In fact, he is one of the most business savvy chefs I've spoken to. He has grand plans for The Point and has already put them into action. He is trying to appeal to more females in the main restaurant with his change in menu, shedding The Point's "blokey" reputation. He has also redone the decking in the cafe, changed the menu and working on drawing crowds to an exceptional space in what is currently a mostly unoccupied cafe on weekends. With the lake as a backdrop and traffic everywhere, for the cafe to be empty is a crime. With the functions areas, he's also insisted on updating the interiors, while also improving the food by directing for all function food to be created in the main kitchen. That was always one of my gripes, that the reputation of The Point was soiled when people said they didn't enjoy the food, when what they tasted was the function room food prepared by the B team. Justin fully agreed and said the brand as whole needed to be consistent.
The kitchen and chefs, have also been whipped into further good shape. The kitchen, and restaurant, is spotlessly clean, with Justin insisting that all equipment and surfaces be thoroughly clean in his first few weeks at The Point. The chefs have also been cut into a lean mean machine, with only those chefs who could perform still there; Justin bringing in a lot of his own team. I think the new discipline was most apparent when my favourite apprentice chef, Johnno, used his finger to taste a sauce and Justin pointed out a spoon to him for food hygiene purposes. I'm not saying that Justin is a humourless drill sergeant who is barking at everyone. Instead, at least out of the kitchen, he seems like an easy going fun guy. He does admit, and very few chefs do until you see them in action, that in the kitchen, he is a tough task master. He said he will help out chefs and teach them, but if they haven't learnt it after 4-5 times, they do need to be talked to.
I could cover a further 5 pages about Justin about his childhood ambition to always be a chef, about learning to cook from his Ukrainian mum, but you would be bored by then. Let me say that, despite not having a resume studded with stints all over Europe in Michelin restaurants, Justin has had very sound working experiences as head chef at The Press Club and Maze. He seems to have a very level head and balances both the food, but more importantly, the business side very well. He has long term plans to stay at The Point, so you know he's putting all his efforts into turning the restaurant into the best it can be. It's early days still, but from the food that I sampled and the discipline and enthusiasm I saw, I think he's well on his way to making it even more successful.
Let me now start on the food. I sat down to an assortment of dishes which feature on the degustation and a la carte menus.
The first three entrees I had were
Roasted quail, braised leek, black garlic and truffle dressing
Hiramassa kingfish tataki, finger lime and nuoc nam dressing
Spanner crab, grapes, fennel pollen, horseradish and walnuts
The quail was my favourite dish of the day and that's saying something. I'm not much of a fan of quail, eating deep fried quail but cooked to nonrecognition, but this dish still tasted like quail and was simply sublime. The quail was crispy on the outside, but so smooth and tender on the inside still retaining wonderful flavour. The pairings with the acidic leeks, soft potatoes was great, with the black garlic and truffle peaking through. The other two entrees of kingfish and crab were again light and bright. I was worried the nuoc nam would be too heavy for the kingfish and dominate the dish and told Justin this when he talked about the dish earlier in the day. But luckily, Justin only used small drops to help lift the super sweet kingfish. Crab salads can be totally destroyed when chefs slap far too much mayonnaise in it such that you drown the crab flavour but again, the light touch by Justin ensured the highlight was definitely the super sweet Queensland crab.
As you can read in my previous posts, Scott's Lamb Assiette was my favourite dish at The Point. Justin has also done a lamb dish
Murraylands grain fed spring lamb, charred baby leeks and vincotto dressing
This lamb dish was excellent, of equal deliciousness to Scott's. Three cuts of lamb, loin, saddle and rump I think, were cooked in different ways to highlight each of their flavours. Justin has also included sweetbread and peas. A very light vincotto sauce lets the meat shine through. Whereas Scott was more into heavy sauces, which were nice, I prefer this lighter touch with a softer sauce. Even the addition of a bloody mary wafer added to the lightness of what is a heavy meat dish.
Kangaroo. Uuggghhh I hear you say. That was my thoughts too. I can't say I've eaten any good kangaroo meat before, all super tough charred lumps of protein. I was very skeptical but Justin assured me customers were liking it. I was served the
Kangaroo loin, Tasmanian native pepper, bush tomato, cardamom and carrot terrine
The kangaroo was so tender and had good flavour. Obviously it is gamer than beef. I liked it, but would still prefer a steak. I found the kangaroo a tad on the salty side when eaten alone, but when I ate it with the carrots, was perfect as that was sweet. Bush tomatoes are excellent and people should use it more.
My first dessert (I do love dessert so two is better than one) was the
Candied and pickled beetroot, blueberries, coffee, sheep's milk yoghurt
Oh. My. Goodness. This dessert blew my mind in the same way as Attica's Terroir did. The mix of sweet and sour and texture was sensational. Using red and yellow beetroot and cooked in two manner provided an amazing contrast. The beetroot were the foundation and then built upon layer by layer. There were frozen blueberries, mint granita & frozen mint leaves giving a cold and fresh element. There was a hard pistachio cake giving crunch and nuttiness. There was a raspberry sorbet and sheeps milk yoghurt giving an acidic and sour element. There were soft chocolate squiggles, chocolate dirt and popping candy for a rich taste. Amazing. I would rate it one tiny bit under the Terroir because I wanted more acidity to further cut through the sweetness. But that's being extremely nit picking. It is an amazing dessert and a must try. It's like art on a plate as well.
So while the previous dessert was complex in taste, texture and styling, this dessert was equally brilliant in its simplicity executed perfectly. I had a
Banana souffle, caramel fudge and condensed milk ice cream
So I'm not the biggest fan of sweet souffles. I rarely find them appealing as they seem to be thin airs of nothingness, a bit like eating a Krispy Kreme donut, and I hate those. Now I finally know why I haven't loved souffles before. Restaurants were making it wrong! Justin explained most restaurants made their souffles by just using egg whites, as it was a more stable mixture and easier to make. Instead, the correct method was to use a cream patisserie. So Justin insists his team make their souffles with a cream patisserie base. And what a difference it makes. While still light, there was a bite to the souffle. Lashings of banana is swirled through the souffle and tastes so good. Then to my surprise, there was a centre of oozing caramel right at the base of the souffle. Woweeeee, I felt like a little kid finding a surprise. Coincidentally, that's exactly what Justin said he wanted to do, to remind people of their childhood days when they ate lollies and were surprised with the centres. A condensed milk ice cream on a chocolate dirt accompanies the souffle. While great, I think the souffle alone is all that is needed, such is it's simplistic brilliance.
That wraps up a sensational chat with Justin Wise and an equally sensational meal at The Point. I give full marks to the food and the direction it's going. I believe it's better than the previous menu even. So if it's a two hatted restaurant before, where does it put it now? 2.5 hats is my opinion. It still needs some extra oomph in other departments (service, table setting, interior design) to lift it into the three hat realm, but that can definitely be done. I will continue to go to The Point and spend my money to have a wonderful dining experience. I highly recommend you try out the new menu as well.
I thank Justin and The Point for giving up their time to host me and feed me. I ate complimentary of The Point.


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It is virtually impossible to anticipate all of the hazards involved with automotive maintenance and service, but care and common sense will prevent most accidents.
The rules of safety for mechanics range from "don't smoke around gasoline", to "use the proper tool(s) for the job". The trick to avoiding injuries is to develop safe work habits and to take every possible precaution.
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Ricky Gervais to skip Golden Globes
Ricky Gervais will be absent from the audience when Tina Fey and Amy Poehler take over his Golden Globe hosting gig because he is busy filming with "The Muppets".
The Office star has hosted the glitzy awards show for the past three years and sparked outrage among famous guests with his acerbic put-downs, famously mocking the likes of Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie and Mel Gibson.
Former Saturday Night Live co-stars Fey and Poehler are taking over the job to oversee proceedings at the 70th annual prize-giving in Los Angeles on Jan. 13, but they won't be able to take revenge on the Brit as he will be absent from the audience.
Gervais will miss the ceremony because he is scheduled to start shooting the latest installment of The Muppets movie franchise.
He tells Access Hollywood, "I've got to fly back (to New York). I start filming the new Muppet movie next week.
"I enjoyed the last three Golden Globes immensely. To be the most feared man in Hollywood for three hours was such fun."


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(For further analysis)
Female Body Image and the Mass Media: Perspectives on How Women Internalize the Ideal Beauty Standard
Sociocultural standards of feminine beauty are presented in almost all forms of popular media, barraging women with images that portray what is considered to be the "ideal body." Such standards of beauty are almost completely unattainable for most women; a majority of the models displayed on television and in advertisements are well below what is considered healthy body weight. Mass media's use of such unrealistic models sends an implicit message that in order for a woman to be considered beautiful, she must be unhealthy. The mindset that a person can never be "too rich or too thin" is all too prevalent in society, and it makes it difficult for females to achieve any level of contentment with their physical appearance. There has been a plethora of research to indicate that women are negatively affected by constant exposure to models that fulfill the unrealistic media ideal of beauty; however, it is not clear how these images actually come to affect women's satisfaction with their physical appearance. There are many different perspectives that can be used to explain why and how women internalize the thin-ideal. These theories include: social comparison, cultivation, and self-schema. Each perspective has helped researchers examine mechanisms by which the media images are translated into body image disturbance in women. They also provide explanations for why some females are particularly vulnerable to the detrimental effects of the media, while others display remarkable levels of resiliency.
Female Body Image
Body image is a complicated aspect of the self-concept that concerns an individual's perceptions and feelings about their body and physical appearance (Cash & Pruzinsky, 2002). Females of all ages seem to be particularly vulnerable to disturbance in this area; body dissatisfaction in women is a well-documented phenomenon in mental health literature. Researchers have called female's concerns with their physical appearance "normative discontent;" implying that body dissatisfaction affects almost all women at some level (Striegel-Moore & Franko, 2002, p. 183; Tiggemann & Slater, 2004). Females have been found to experience dissatisfaction with physical appearance at a much higher rate than males (Striegel-Moore & Franko, 2002), and women of all ages and sizes display body image disturbance. It appears that body dissatisfaction is more closely linked to appearance-related cognitions than physical reality. People are at higher risk to display disturbed body image if they hold dysfunctional beliefs and cognitions about their physical appearance, regardless of body mass (Butters & Cash, 1987).
Concern over weight and appearance related issues often surfaces early in females' development, and continues throughout the lifespan. The importance of physical appearance is emphasized and reinforced early in most girls' development; studies have found that nearly half of females ages 6-8 have stated that they want to be slimmer (Striegel-Moore & Franko, 2002). Body dissatisfaction and disordered eating patterns have been found to be an especially prevalent issue in adolescent and college females (Schwitzer, Bergholz, Dore, & Salimi, 1998; Stice & Whitenton, 2002). Body image becomes a major issue as females go through puberty; girls in midadolescence frequently report being dissatisfied with weight, fearing further weight gain, and being preoccupied with weight loss (Striegel-Moore & Franko, 2002). Field et al. (1999) found that 20% of 9-year-olds and over 40 % of 14-year-olds reported wanting to lose weight. In addition, most girls who express a desire to be thinner are within the normal weight range for females their age (Striegel-Moore & Franko, 2002).
Numerous studies have verified that one's subjective evaluation of their own appearance can have a powerful impact on a person's development and psychosocial experiences (as cited in Butters & Cash, 1987). Researchers have found that body dissatisfaction is correlated with other forms of psychological impairment. Not surprisingly, disturbed body image is one of the main precursors for disordered eating and dieting in adolescent and young adult girls (Attie & Brooks-Gunn, 1989; Stice & Whitenton, 2002; Striegel-Moore & Schreiber, 2000; Tiggemann & Lynch, 2001). The prominence of dieting and maladaptive eating patterns has become an increasingly prevalent concern in adolescent and young adult populations; research has shown that around two-thirds of adolescent females report dieting at some point. Further, studies have shown that body dissatisfaction surpasses actual body mass as the most powerful risk factor for the development of dieting and disordered eating (Striegel-Moore & Franko, 2002).
Concerns with the development of disordered eating are an especially vital issue because such patterns have been found to be a major predictor of clinical eating disorders. Body dissatisfaction and preoccupation with food, shape, and weight are some of the core features in the diagnostic criteria of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Estimates of the prevalence of such disorders vary, but most state that 3% to 10% of females ages 15 to 29 could be considered anorexic or bulimic. Most individuals who develop an eating disorder start with what is considered "typical" dieting behavior. With increasing numbers of females reporting disturbed body image and engaging in dieting behavior, there has been a significant level of concern about the increasing incidence of eating disorders. This is especially true of individuals who display early signs of body image disturbance and disordered eating (Polivy & Herman, 2002).
Images of Women in the Media
Images in the media today project an unrealistic and even dangerous standard of feminine beauty that can have a powerful influence on the way women view themselves. From the perspective of the mass media, thinness is idealized and expected for women to be considered "attractive." Images in advertisements, television, and music usually portray the "ideal woman" as tall, white, and thin, with a "tubular" body, and blonde hair (Dittmar & Howard, 2004; Lin & Kulik, 2002; Polivy & Herman, 2004; Sands & Wardle, 2003; Schooler, Ward, Merriwether, & Caruthers, 2004; Tiggemann & Slater, 2003). The media is littered with images of females who fulfill these unrealistic standards, making it seem as if it is normal for women to live up to this ideal. Dittmar and Howard (2004) made this statement regarding the prevalence of unrealistic media images:
Ultra-thin models are so prominent that exposure to them becomes unavoidable and 'chronic', constantly reinforcing a discrepancy for most women and girls between their actual size and the ideal body (p. 478).
Only a very small percentage of women in Western countries meet the criteria the media uses to define "beautiful" (Dittmar & Howard, 2004; Thompson & Stice, 2001); yet so many women are repeatedly exposed to media images that send the message that a woman is not acceptable and attractive if she do not match society's "ultra-thin" standard of beauty (Dittmar & Howard, 2004, p. 478).
In recent years, women's body sizes have grown larger (Spitzer, Henderson, & Zivian, 1999), while societal standards of body shape have become much thinner. This discrepancy has made it increasingly difficult for most women to achieve the current sociocultural "ideal." Such a standard of perfection is unrealistic and even dangerous. Many of the models shown on television, advertisements, and in other forms of popular media are approximately 20% below ideal body weight, thus meeting the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa (Dittmar & Howard, 2004).
Research has repeatedly shown that constant exposure to thin models fosters body image concerns and disordered eating in many females. Almost all forms of the media contain unrealistic images, and the negative effects of such idealistic portrayals have been demonstrated in numerous studies. Schooler et al. (2004) found that women who reported greater exposure to television programming during adolescence were more likely to experience high levels of body image disturbance than females that did not report such levels of exposure. In addition, certain types of programming seem to elicit higher levels of body dissatisfaction in females. A study done by Tiggemann and Slater (2003) found that women who viewed music videos that contained thin models experienced increased levels of negative mood and body image disturbance. Music videos seem to send a particularly direct message that women should live up to the sociocultural ideal; women portrayed are almost always direct representations of what our culture considers beautiful. In addition, music television is an increasingly influential form of media, especially for adolescent and college females.
Mainstream magazines and advertisements are another potent source of idealized images of women. This is disturbing because many women, especially adolescents, have been found to read such material on a regular basis. Findings of one study indicate that 83% of teenage girls reported reading fashion magazines for about 4.3 hours each week (Thompson & Heinberg, 1999). Female's motivations for reading such material varies, but self-report inventories have shown that most women who read fashion magazines do so to get information about beauty, fitness, grooming, and style (Tiggemann, 2003).
Magazines and advertisements are marketed to help women "better themselves" by providing information and products that are supposed to make them look and feel better. Women read these magazines with the hope that if they follow the advice given, they will be more acceptable and attractive. Marketing strategies lure women into purchasing these forms of media, and most have the potential to be a powerful influence on women's sense of self and satisfaction with their appearance. Tiggemann (2003) found that frequent magazine reading was consistently correlated with higher levels of body dissatisfaction and disturbed eating. The study also found that women who read fashion magazines displayed higher levels of thin-ideal internalization, which is a powerful risk factor for development of weight anxiety and disordered eating patterns. In addition to weight dissatisfaction and eating pathology, studies have shown that women who view slides of women pictured in many mainstream magazines and advertisements show increased levels of depression, stress, guilt, shame, and insecurity (Stice, Schupak-Neuberg, Shaw, & Stein, 1994).
Perspectives on How and Why Women Internalize the Thin-Beauty Standard
While research has repeatedly shown that media portrayals of women have a negative impact on the way women view themselves, the mechanism by which women internalize such standards is still unclear. While most women describe experiencing some dissatisfaction with their physical appearance (Lin & Kulik, 2002), a majority do not report having an extreme preoccupation with such concerns, and only a very small percentage go on to develop clinical eating disorders (Tiggemann & Lynch, 2001). There are a variety of theories that provide a possible framework for how images in the media are internalized and translated into body dissatisfaction in many women. These theories include: social comparison, cultivation, and self-schema. In addition to examining how exposure to images in popular media actually comes to impact women, these perspectives give some justification for why some women seem to be affected more than others by the ultra-thin ideal (Schooler et al., 2004).
Social Comparison Theory
The social comparison theory offers some level of explanation for how media images actually come to impact the way women feel about their bodies. It examines how individuals evaluate themselves in relation to peers, groups, and/or social categories (Milkie, 1999). The main argument is that people compare themselves on many different dimensions with other individuals who are similar to them. Depending on the target of comparison, a person will usually judge themselves as being either or better or worse on some dimension. An upward comparison occurs when an individual compares himself or herself to someone who fares better than they do on a particular construct. In contrast, downward comparisons involve a person comparing himself or herself to someone who is not as well off as they are in a certain dimension. In general, upward comparisons have been found to correlate with depression of mood, whereas downward comparisons are more likely to elicit elevation of mood (Lin & Kulik, 2002; Schooler et al., 2004; Tiggemann & Mcgill, 2004; Tiggemann, & Slater, 2004).
There are many different sources to which individuals can look for social comparison, but mass media is seen to be one of the most commanding influences, especially for women. Television, advertisements, magazines, and other forms of popular media provide a plethora of references for upward social comparison. Images in the media generally project a standard to which women are expected to aspire, yet that standard is almost completely impossible for most women to achieve (Schooler et al., 2004; Thompson & Coovert, 1999). Women almost always fall short of standards that are expected of them regarding physical appearance. Particularly for women, it is difficult to go through a day without viewing images that send the message, "you're not good enough." The pervasiveness of the media makes it very challenging for most women to avoid evaluating themselves against the sociocultural standard of beauty (Milkie, 1999). Most companies that target women in the media actually attempt to foster social comparison with idealized images, in order to motivate women to buy products that will bring them closer to the ideal (e.g. diet products, makeup, hair products). If women see a discrepancy between themselves and the images they view in advertisements (which the almost definitely will), they will be more inclined to buy the products that are advertised (Thompson & Coovert, 1999).
Evidence for the negative effects of women's social comparison with media images is plentiful. Research has found that women who report frequently comparing themselves to other women, especially women in the media, are more likely to show signs of negative mood and body image disturbance (Schooler et al., 2004). Tiggemann and Mcgill (2004) found that women participants' brief exposure to media images of females (11 images) led to increased levels of body dissatisfaction and weight anxiety. This finding is disturbing because the number of images used in the study is far less than what is present in any women's magazine or shown in most television programming.
Tiggemann and Slater (2003) found music television to be a powerful instigator of the social comparison process in young females. Their study found that exposing girls to thin and attractive images of women portrayed in many music videos led to increased levels of body image disturbance. In addition, the study showed that videos portraying the thin ideal triggered more self-reported social comparison than control videos that did not contain such images.
The extent to which females engage in social comparison processing may be an important indicator of whether they will be profoundly impacted by exposure to ultra-thin media images of women. The level at which a woman reports comparing herself to other females seems to be associated with the level at which she internalizes the thin ideal. Tiggemann and Mcgill (2004) found that women who displayed high levels of social comparison were more likely to be negatively affected by exposure to different forms of media. It has been proposed by many researchers that social comparison may be the mechanism by which unrealistic media standards are translated into actual body image disturbance in an individual. Women who report higher levels of social comparison are at greater risk to develop extreme preoccupation with weight and appearance, and are also more likely to display disordered eating patterns and/or clinical eating disorders. This finding suggests that programs aimed at decreasing females' levels of social comparison may have some efficacy; women who are taught to not compare themselves to unrealistic standards and be critical of images they see in the media are less likely to internalize and aspire to an unrealistic standard. Several programs with such goals have been researched, and evidence has shown that such interventions seem to hold some promise (Tiggemann & Slater, 2003).
Cultivation Theory
Unrealistic media images of women are so prevalent that it seems that females who fulfill such a standard are more the norm than the exception. Cultivation theory argues that images that portray women who match the sociocultural ideal of beauty are extremely prevalent in popular media, and that repetitive exposure to such images influences women's abilities to understand that such standards are unrealistic. As females constantly view images of tall, thin women that are shown in different forms of mass media, there is a cumulative effect over time in that many women adopt this unrealistic standard of beauty as "reality." Many women come to view ultra-thin females to be "normal," and thus determine that any woman who does not live up to this ideal is "abnormal" (Schooler et al., 2004; Tiggemann, 2003).
Consistent representations on television construct a specific portrait of reality, and repeated exposure to this content leads viewers to adopt this alternative reality as valid. Accordingly, because the representations of women's bodies shown on television are so skewed, adopting this reality for young women is believed to lead to decreased satisfaction with their own bodies, a strong desire to be thinner, and disordered eating behavior (Schooler et al., 2004, p. 38).
Empirical research supports this theory; studies have shown that individuals who report watching more of television and being exposed to specific types of media (e.g. music television, soap operas) display greater dissatisfaction with physical appearance (Schooler et al., 2004).
An individual's level of awareness about the characteristics and effects of images portrayed in the media may be an important indicator of how that individual will internalize the thin ideal. Tiggemann (2003) found that females who were less aware of the media's effects were more likely to show symptoms of body image disturbance. It has been shown that if a woman is able to recognize that standards that are valued by the media are unrealistic, she is likely to show a higher level of resilience to body image concerns. In contrast, if a woman does not recognize that media expectations are almost unattainable, she will be more likely to internalize, and thus be negatively affected by the thin ideal (Tiggemann, 2003).
The basis of self-schema theory is that women use three points of reference to construct their perceptions about their own physical appearance: the socially represented ideal body, the objective body, and the internalized ideal body. The portrayals of women by the media and other important individuals in a person's life influence the socially represented ideal body. This reference point comes from what an individual believes is expected by society with respect to physical appearance and beauty. In contrast, the objective body involves a person's own evaluation of their body. A person's satisfaction and dissatisfaction with aspects of their physical appearance are contained within this dimension; individuals almost always have some opinion about their physical demeanor. The internalized ideal body involves the level at which an individual endorses the ideal image and aspires to achieve it. Some women can be exposed to images of thin women and not internalize such standards of appearance because they know they are unrealistic. In contrast, some women's internalized ideal is very similar to the socially represented ideal, which makes them particularly vulnerable to the powerful effects of the media (Sands & Wardle, 2003).
If there is a large discrepancy between a person's internalized ideal body and their objective body, a person's confidence in and satisfaction with their appearance is often negatively affected. Media images of women make it difficult for individuals to hold an internalized ideal body that is realistic and attainable. With exposure to repeated images of ultra thin women, an individual's internalized ideal body often becomes much thinner. This increases the gap between what a person feels their physical appearance is, and what it should be. Not surprisingly, researchers have found that women who have an internalized ideal body that closely resembles the socially represented ideal body are at a particularly high risk to develop body image disturbance and disordered eating patterns (Sands & Wardle, 2003).
It is almost impossible to alter society's representation of what is considered to be the "ideal body." Despite powerful evidence that the media's unrealistic depiction of females has negative effects on the way women view themselves, companies in television and advertising seem to be unyielding in their marketing approaches. This may come from the mindset that "thinness sells," while using heavier women would not be as profitable (Dittmar, & Howard, 2004). While it is difficult to change the way the media portrays women, there may be hope for altering women's internalized ideal body to reflect something that is realistic and attainable. If women can be taught not to internalize the sociocultural ideal, they may be able to counter the negative effects of the ultra-thin images that are almost inescapable (Sands & Wardle, 2003).
Many programs focus on reducing the level at which females internalize unrealistic standards of beauty. Research on these programs indicates that such interventions may help increase women's levels of resiliency to the detrimental effects of multiple forms of popular media (Sands & Wardle, 2003). Phelps, Sapia, Nathanson, and Nelson (2000) found that a six-session program that focused on the prevention of eating pathology seemed to be relatively effective in minimizing participants' use of unhealthy weight control techniques. The main focus of the preventive programs evaluated in the study was to reduce the participants' degree of thin ideal internalization and body dissatisfaction, while also attempting to increase their physical self-esteem, feelings of self-competence, and use of appropriate methods of weight control. After participating in the program, participants' self-report measures showed a greater reluctance to the use of dieting, fasting, excessive exercise, and other weight reduction techniques in samples of both high school and college women. In addition, the females in the study reported higher scores on measures of physical self-concept and self-competence after the preventive interventions. While such results cannot be generalized to all women, the research does indicate that mental health professionals need to direct their attention toward prevention of body image disturbance in addition to treatment.
The mass media's depiction of women portrays a standard of beauty that is unrealistic and unattainable for a majority of women in society. Models shown in all forms of popular media are often under what is considered healthy body weight, which sends a powerful message that women must sacrifice their health to be considered attractive by societal standards. The negative effects of ultra-thin media images of women have been well documented; research has shown that females who are repeatedly exposed to and internalize the thin ideal are at greater risk to develop body image disturbance and eating pathology. Although it is clear that the media influences the way women view themselves, it is unclear how this process takes place. The social comparison theory, cultivation theory, and self-schema theory can be used to examine how media images of women come to affect the way women feel about their bodies and physical appearance. These perspectives also give some explanation for why some women show resilience to the negative effects of the media, while others are dramatically impacted.
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UT took the lead early in game one, thanks to a three-run homerun from Tonya Callahan, which proved to be the game winner.
ETSU got its only run production of the evening in the third inning, when Briana Knight (Brier,
UT hurler Megan Rhodes (11-1) held the ETSU offense to just four hits in 21 batters faced, while fanning eight and walking one. Four Lady Vols chipped in with two hits on the game, while Callahan knocked in four.
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Game two was much the same with UT scoring the winning run in the second inning behind an RBI single from Liane Horiuchi. The Lady Vols continued to roll in the third, plating eight runs on nine hits, including a three-run long ball from Jennifer Griffin. UT totaled five homers on the evening.
Once again the UT staff held the ETSU bats stagnant, with Monica Abbott allowing two hits in 4.0 innings of work. The junior struck out nine of the 14 batters she faced to improve to 24-3.
Vercoe (5-10) was tagged with the loss after giving up eight hits and eight runs in two innings. The freshman did manage one of the Lady Bucs' two hits, hitting a single in the second, while ETSU's second hit came from Gaynord in the third.
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Men's Soccer: Wildcats win, advance to showdown with DartmouthStaff report
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The stage is set. It will be an all-Granite State battle in the second round of the NCAA Division I men's soccer tournament.
The University of New Hampshire made sure, beating Fairfield 3-0 in a first-round contest on Thursday night at Wildcat Stadium in Durham. The victory was the first-ever (in two tries) in NCAA tournament play for the Wildcats and pushed them to a second-round matchup on Sunday at 1 p.m. against Dartmouth at Burnham Field in Hanover.
The Big Green, the Ivy League champs, had a first-round bye.
Robin Schmidt, a freshman from Cologne, Germany, scored the Wildcats' first two goals, and goalkeeper Andrew Pesci, of Windham, made five saves for the shutout.
Schmidt scored at the 13-minute mark, off a rebound from five yards out, then scored again with 10 seconds remaining in the first half, blasting home a 12-yard shot from the right side.
Kristian Piippo, a transfer from Binghamton, salted away the contest with less than five minutes to play in the game. The junior drilled home a rebound from eight yards out.
UNH is 13-3-4 overall. Dartmouth will bring a 12-3-1 record into Sunday's showdown.


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HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's police chief says the 2010 videotaped beating of a black teenage burglary suspect made him "sick to my stomach" and gave the department a "black eye."
Police Chief Charles McClelland Jr. told jurors Tuesday in Houston that fired officer Drew Ryser mistreated the teen during the arrest.
Ryser is on trial this week on a misdemeanor charge of official oppression. He faces up to a year in jail if convicted. Ryser was one of four officers fired and later indicted.
Security video from March 2010 appears to show several officers hitting then 15-year-old Chad Holley. The teen was later convicted in juvenile court of burglary and given probation.
Ryser's attorneys say the ex-officer was following textbook procedures to arrest a suspect he believed might have been armed.


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An MF Global bankruptcy trustee asked a judge on Monday to release $25 million in insurance money to pay defense costs for Jon Corzine and other former MF Global officers facing civil lawsuits over the broker's October collapse.
If paid out now, the money, part of $375 million in total insurance funds from multiple policies, could save the broker from facing larger claims later, Lorenzo Marinuzzi, an attorney for trustee Louis Freeh, said in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan. Freeh is managing the company's assets in bankruptcy.
Customers of MF Global's broker-dealer have argued they are entitled to the funds to help fill an estimated $1.6 billion hole in their trading accounts.
The money is frozen because the company is bankrupt. The debate over the funds raises questions over whether insurance policies are considered part of a bankruptcy estate and who may be able to claim a right to insurance money.
The insurance policies cover liability stemming from wrongful acts of employees, directors and officers, and in some cases the company itself.
Corzine, who resigned on November 4, and other past and present MF Global officials face more than 20 lawsuits over the handling of customer funds ahead of the firm's October 31 collapse.
According to a February report from James Giddens, the trustee in charge of trying to recover customer money, MF Global staff misused customer cash to cover corporate transactions.
Defendants in the lawsuits must be afforded legal costs under the policies or they could sue MF Global for more money later, Marinuzzi said.
"We like to pick on Jon Corzine, who has a lot of money and can probably pay his own defense costs, but if you're a mid-level individual who was named in the suit because you happened to be at the company, you don't have the money and you have to get it," he said.
About $150 million of the insurance money is from policies issued by MFG Assurance Co, MF Global's insurance unit. The rest is from policies issued by
U.S. Specialty Insurance Co. Officers have submitted insurance claims for more than $8 million so far, Marinuzzi said.
Judge Martin Glenn did not rule on the matter, but pressed Marinuzzi on whether customers may have a right to it.
"If the commodity customers, for example, have tort claims against the parent company, the pot is reduced if you pay out on the insurance policies," Glenn said. "Every dollar paid under the policies is one dollar less that's available for them."
Giddens may also argue that customers have a right to the funds, his lawyer said. "We may have an interest in these policies and insurance proceeds someday," attorney James Kobak said. "We're anxious that as much as possible be preserved and not be spent."
Separately on Monday, a customer group led by Paradigm Global Fund sued MFG Assurance in Manhattan federal court, seeking entitlement to the $120 million chunk of MFG's policy that covered the period surrounding the collapse.
Another group of former MF Global customers told federal investigators in a memo dated Monday that they believed they had found evidence of criminal fraud at the company.
As customers sought to withdraw funds through wire transfers in the final days of the firm, the Commodity Customer Coalition said, MF Global did not wire the funds but instead issued checks to the customers.
Those checks later bounced, but as MF Global overrode customer requests for wire transfers, it was also wiring money out of its customer segregated funds account to cover an overdraft at an MF Global account at JPMorgan (NYS:JPM - News) in the UK, the customer group said.
Since checks can take days to clear while wire transfers clear immediately, the group suggested MF Global made the change to purposely slow redemptions. The time lag would artificially reduce the assets MF Global was required to keep segregated while not reducing the actual assets the firm had in the customer bank account, the group said.
Kent Jarrell, a spokesman for Giddens, said Giddens was "generally aware" of the bounced checks, which occurred because MF Global's accounts were frozen when it filed for bankruptcy.
A representative for Freeh could not immediately be reached for comment on the customer memo.


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Editors' note: On September 3, 2013, Amazon announced an upgraded version of the Paperwhite that will begin shipping by September 30. It replaces the 2012 model reviewed below.
Just in time for the 2012 holiday buying season, Amazon has unveiled a slew of new Kindle tablets and e-book readers. Among them is the Kindle Paperwhite, the company's first self-illuminated e-ink reader, and its direct competitor to Barnes & Noble's excellent
At first glance, the Paperwhite looks a lot like 2011's
But turn the Paperwhite on and you'll see some key differences. For starters, the Paperwhite has that integrated light that Kindle aficionados have been waiting for. It also has a capacitive touch screen rather than the IR-based touch screen found on competing touch-screen models from
In the Kindle Touch, the IR transmitters that measure your finger taps were built into the bezel. Look closely and you'll see that by moving to a capacitive touch screen Amazon's designers were able to shave some thickness off the bezel, making the Paperwhite slightly thinner than the Touch. Amazon says the bezel elevation is 77 percent shorter, reducing the small shadow the raised bezel casts.
About that light. When I first saw it in action, my immediate impression was that Amazon was using backlit technology, even though I knew it had to be front-lit. That's because when you're looking at it in a normally lit room, the light splays across the screen very uniformly and the screen has a pleasing white cast to it -- thus the Paperwhite name. For that reason, Amazon actually expects people to use the light all the time indoors and to only turn it off when outside in bright sunlight.
The only physical button on the device is a power button; the light goes on when you turn the device on, and you can then adjust the amount of light -- or turn it all the way down -- using the virtual dimmer switch on the touch screen. By contrast, the Nook's GlowLight is also adjustable, but can be turned on and off by holding down the physical home button on the front of the device. I had no problems with either scheme.
Of course, one of the main reasons for getting an e-reader with a built-in light is because you want to read in the dark, and I tested the Paperwhite in bed several nights running. As with the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight, the convenience of having that integrated light can't be underestimated. Sure, many of these clip-on external lights or cases with integrated lights (such as Amazon's own Lighted Leather Cover) work well enough, but the lighted cases tend to be expensive and I definitely preferred reading with the integrated light.
Because the bezel on the Kindle Paperwhite is so thin, you can't really see the LEDs when you pick up the device; again, that's why my first impression was that it was backlit technology. When you hold the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight in front of you, you can't see the LEDs, either, but the light is more pronounced and noticeably at the top of the screen when you crank the brightness to the highest level. (I tend to use it at about 30 to 40 percent brightness, which produces much less glow at the top.) However, if you lay down the two devices side by side on a flat surface, the Nook's LEDs and lighting scheme become more apparent and visible.
While to me the Paperwhite's light washes across the screen more uniformly than the light on the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight, when reading in the dark I did see a little murkiness in spots, particularly toward the bottom of the screen where the LEDs are. In other words, the lighting isn't seamless, even after you adjust the brightness level. That said, it's still pretty darn impressive and that lack of total uniformity should bother only a small fraction of users -- it didn't bother me, but it did bother our in-house video guru David Katzmaier.
Capacitive touch versus IR touch
Back in 2009, Amazon acquired Touchco, a multitouch hardware company, and apparently tasked it with developing a capacitive touch screen for its e-ink e-readers. That investment has finally born fruit over three years later.
In using the device, I found that the capacitive touch on the Paperwhite is superior to the IR touch on competing devices, but it's a subtle improvement rather than a night-and-day performance boost. One of the reasons for that is that the speed and responsiveness of the device are limited by the processor and the sluggish nature of e-ink in general. The higher-resolution display is also pushing more pixels, so page turns and overall responsiveness seemed only slightly faster. It's also worth noting that the built-in "experimental" browser is usable but as always seems to chug along and just isn't terribly appealing. You're better off using your smartphone's browser if you have one.
Don't get me wrong, it's all come a long, long way from the early days of the original Kindle, and Amazon has clearly taken the e-ink device to the next level. The capacitive touch works well, but this is an e-reader, not a tablet, so just don't expect the buttery smoothness of an iPad or even a Kindle Fire HD.
Higher-resolution display
Last year's
Where the higher resolution comes in handy is with smaller font sizes (with the added sharpness, they are easier to read) and images, particularly cover art for books, which appear much more detailed. If you're someone who's sight-challenged and is interested in buying this device for the bigger font sizes, I can't say the added resolution makes a real difference, but the good news is that you have a number of font sizes and fonts to choose from.
The Paperwhite also has a built-in dictionary (you tap and hold on a word to access it) and Wikipedia quick-search capabilities, and you can highlight sentences and passages, add notations, and share quotes on Twitter and Facebook. You can also translate passages between various languages. I should mention that it's a lot easier to access and employ some of these features thanks to the touch screen and being able to type on the virtual keyboard. That's one of the big advantages of this model over the
The Paperwhite borrows some aspects of its user interface from the


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OKLAHOMA CITY — Steve Nash moved all around the court at a brisk pace, knocking down jumper after jumper.
But nearly a week after expressing strong doubt Nash would play this season because of persisting nerve issues in his back and hamstrings, Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni officially ruled Nash out for the remainder of the 2012-13 season.
"He's not going to play," D'Antoni said. "It doesn't make any sense for him to come back for 15-18 games."
Nash has appeared in only 10 games this season, averaging 7.6 points on 36.4. percent shooting and 4.7 assists in 22 minutes. He has missed the past 12 games after colliding with Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich on Feb. 9, which opened up nerve irritation in his previously fractured left knee.
"I've been ready to play for the last two weeks," Nash recently said in an interview. "I've been ready to play. But they want to see these guys, evaluate for next year and see if they bring back a lot of guys. The tenuous nature of my health, they probably don't need the distraction of me coming back in and out of the lineup. I'm just here if needed."
Nash still traveled with the Lakers during their two-game trip to Oklahoma City on Thursday and San Antonio on Friday, participating in shooting drills and rehabbing his back and hamstrings. But D'Antoni suggested as early as last week that Nash wouldn't play in hopes the Lakers could fully evaluate a crop of young perimeter players, including Kendall Marshall, Jordan Farmar, Kent Bazemore and MarShon Brooks. The Lakers are also fearful more appearances could derail Nash's progress.
Nash spent the offseason and about three months this season rehabbing his nerve issues with personal trainer Rick Celebrini in Vancouver, but lasted only six games before feeling additional pain. Nash rehabbed again for another four months only to appear in four games, which included a season-high 19 points in Philadelphia on Feb. 7.
Two days later, Nash collided with Hinrich and played limited minutes the following game against Utah before sitting out.
Because Nash played in his 10th game this season, his $9.7 million salary next season will remain on the Lakers' books even if he is forced into medical retirement. The Lakers could waive Nash by Aug 31. Such a move would allow the Lakers to pay the nearly $9.7 million owed to Nash through three seasons and ensure only $3 million counts against their salary cap annually.
But the Lakers could hold onto Nash since his salary would then be completely removed from their books following the 2014-15 season, giving them more purchasing power in that offseason.
"I've proven I can play. I just haven't been able to sustain," Nash said. This is where I am and what's asked of me so I'm trying to make the most of that route and build some resilience for the future. They know I'd like to play, but I think they also understand the situation. I completely get it."


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Intel 520 Series 120G SSD random BSOD's - please helpskiman Feb 4, 2012 1:07 AM
Gday guys,
just wanted to humbly ask for some help. I've recently fitted a new 520 Series SSD into my PC and im getting random BSOD's. I've had 2 today so far after loading a fresh installation of Windows 7 Ultimate 64 early this morning. I wasnt doing anything taxing (just using Firefox and copying files to another PC over ethernet).
My hardware:
Gigabyte P67A-UD7-B3 running 2nd latest BIOS.
8Gb Corsair Vengeance RAM
2x GTX570's in SLI
2Tb WD RE4
1.5Tb WD Green
72Gb WD Raptor.
LG Blu-ray
I had an OCZ Vertex 2 fail completely in my machine last week. No history of any problems before that. I fitted a backup SATA HDD till i received the Intel 520 i planned to replace the Vertex with. No issues with the backup SATA HDD running in IDE mode.
I fitted the intel 520 and initially set it up using IDE. Realising i should have set it to AHCI, i tried the registry tweak trick but it didnt work and wouldnt load windows on reboot anymore. So re-installed Windows fresh using AHCI. Loaded the latest Intel inf drivers, RST drivers and the other mobo drivers from Gigabyte. I also flashed the BIOS to the most recent non-beta version.
First issue was the extremely slow boot times (2 mins to desktop). After i was at desktop, there didnt appear to be any problems except for the first BSOD. Tracked the slow booting problem down to the 1.5Tb WD drive. If i remove it, the boot time is only about 20 secs. Fit the drive, and its back to 2mins. I plan to replace that drive this week but will leave it fitted for now to remove data from it.
Most annoying issue atm is the random BSOD's. The first time it happened, it was too quick and i didnt see the code/ file. No dump file either. I changed windows settings to catch the next one and it happened a few hours later calling a MSRPC.SYS file.
Problem signature:
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Im not sure what to do now. Im just waiting for it to crash again to gather more data i guess. I've read that the Sandforce controllers can cause BSOD issues but i would have thought intel would have ironed those issues by now if theyre using it on their new 520 series. You guys have any thoughts on this?
Apart from swapping the HDD out with another one, is there anything else i can do to narrow down/ force the problem? Maybe its the AHCI playing up? Maybe its not the SSD, but the history of events points towards it. Am tempted to try installing Windows again in IDE mode to see if that changes anything. Is there any special "drive erase" that i should do before reloading windows in IDE mode? Ive just been formatting the drive as per normal.
Would appreciate any advice at all guys. Bit disappointed and have had my head in the pc case for some days now and quite frustrated. Need to get up and running to continue my work. :-| Thanks for reading so far.


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Her Turn
"I've had it with Leo," 39-year-old Donna declared tearfully, her slim frame tense with anger. "Something just snapped last week when the bank called about our mortgage payment. I told them the check must have been lost, but I knew better. When I confronted Leo, he said he'd mailed it. Then he confessed it was in his briefcase along with other bills he'd 'forgotten.'
"We've been married twenty years, and I know he'll probably never change. He is so irresponsible. He has had a management position at the same corporation for 25 years but he constantly messes up our personal finances. He does the same thing with his health. He's diabetic, and I have to monitor his diet and medication. If he really cared, he'd act like a grown-up.
"For the first time I think I can be on my own. My attitude started to change when I was diagnosed with colon cancer three years ago. That was a few months after finding out that Leo was seriously diabetic. I had been taking care of everything for him, from regulating his diet to picking up his prescriptions. But when I was diagnosed, I was on my own.
"I've always had to be the one in charge. My folks both worked long hours in a factory. My younger brother had severe asthma and got all the attention, while I took care of the house and fixed all the meals. I got blamed for everything that went wrong. My mother was always yelling at me, and my father and brother constantly put me down.
"The only way I got any praise was to do everything right. I got good grades and wanted to go to college, but my parents said I'd just get married, and besides, I'd think I was too good for them if I were educated. So I took secretarial training and dreamed of the day I could move out.
"I was 19 when I was hired in the secretarial pool at Leo's company. I liked him immediately. He was so different from my father: college-educated, nice manners.
"We started talking at the office Christmas party, and I was thrilled when he asked me out. We were married four months later. I realize now we didn't know each other very well. We had problems right from the start. Leo insisted on handling our money, but he never paid the bills on time or wanted me to know our bank balance. Whenever I got upset, he'd make some lame excuse, like 'I don't want you to worry.'
"Occasionally, he's really thoughtless, like coming home from work several hours late without even calling. Dinner is ruined and I'm hopping mad. Then he apologizes-- but does it again.
"Maybe it has to do with his mother. She's constantly telling him what to do, what to wear and how to spend his money. Leo is always pleasant to her, but he usually does the opposite of what she advises.
"He does the same thing with me. When I tell him something, he calls me "Mom" in this really demeaning way. But if I don't remind him, nothing gets done. I have to mother my husband as much as I did my son.
"I quit working when Brian, who is now 19, was born. When he was 12, I got a part-time job at the gift shop where I still work. I bank my paycheck because I'm always worried about money.
"I often thought about college, but I wasn't sure I could do it, so I concentrated on taking care of our family. If I needed to work an occasional evening, I always made sure Brian and Leo's supper was ready so all they had to do was heat it. I raised Brian much differently from the way I was raised. He's a college freshman now and very self-confident. I doubt he appreciates all I do any more than his father does.
"Believe me, Leo's health would be a lot worse if I weren't so careful. If I were diabetic, I'd read everything I could get my hands on. When I first noticed my own symptoms, I went right to the doctor. He wanted to monitor the situation. I insisted on tests. I ended up having part of my colon removed.
"Leo tried to be helpful, but all he ever said was, 'Don't cry, you'll be okay.' He never seemed worried. He's never been verbally affectionate, even though I want so much to hear him say he loves me. Our sex life has become mechanical.
"There are times when I wonder why we go on together. You know those couples you see in restaurants who bring the newspaper to read while they eat? Well, that has become Leo and me.
His Turn
"Why does Donna want to leave me?" said Leo, a handsome 46-year-old man. "I've always tried to protect her so she doesn't have to worry. I hate for her to get angry or feel anxious.
"I see the glass as half full and she sees it as half empty. Actually, it was her seriousness that first attracted me to her. I knew as soon as we started dating that she was the one for me. She was my first big romance and I was hers.
"I grew up an only child, and my parents showered me with love. We never had to say 'I love you' to each other; it was understood. Donna grew up thinking nobody cared about her. She thinks I don't love her if I don't say it, but that's just not my way. Don't I show I care by going to work every day and not running around on her?
"That's how my dad did it. My mother thought she called the shots in our house, but in truth Dad often protected her. One time I got in trouble at school, and he took care of it and said it would be our secret. He never let my mother know about financial problems because she would worry. Donna worries a lot, like my mother, so I guess I react the way my father did.
"I know I sometimes forget to call if I'm going to be late, and sometimes I screw up the bills. But Donna makes a federal case of it. I make a good living; our finances are fine. Why doesn't she back off?
"I'll admit I could take better care of my health. But once I was diagnosed with diabetes, Donna took over, monitoring every bite of food I ate. I'm not going to let this disease control my life. Even my doctor says you can't follow the diet one hundred percent of the time. Donna also nags me constantly about my medication. Once I got so frustrated that I threw the pills away to spite her.
"Her vigilance did pay off when there was something wrong with her. She insisted the doctor do a test; I would have just ignored any symptoms. For some crazy reason, she thinks I wasn't worried when she was sick. I was terrified I'd lose her, but I'd tell her everything would be okay because I thought that's what she needed to hear.
"I feel like everything is my fault. Donna and I barely talk to each other. She's always angry, and I'm tiptoeing around, trying not to upset her. There's not much spark between us anymore. But I don't want a divorce. I love my wife."
The Counselor's Turn
"The first time I saw this couple, they sat far apart and had no eye contact. Leo seemed lifeless, while Donna was animated. Having survived cancer and finished day-to-day parenting when her son left for college, Donna wanted to make changes in her life. She was no longer willing to stay in an unfulfilling marriage.
"But in a strange way, Donna and Leo were well suited. Both of them continued patterns they had set in childhood. Like Donna's father, Leo was emotionally distant, and she handled him as she had her father, winning approval by being competent and detail-oriented. Leo, in turn, tried to protect Donna as his father had protected his mother. Leo told me his father once took out a bank loan to cover bills without telling his mother. That kind of behavior sent a powerful message.
"On one level Leo was happy to let Donna assume his mother's role, but he also resented it. When parents are loving but controlling, a child's emotional development sometimes stalls. Leo was like a 14-year-old who craves his mother's care yet rebels by sabotaging her efforts. Similarly, Leo defied Donna by not calling when he would be home late or refusing to take his medication.
"Neither of them was happy with this parent-child dynamic. Unless they could function as equals, this couple was finished. I pointed out that under the circumstances, Donna would have turned any partner into a child, and Leo would have turned any woman into his mother. Leo tried adolescent power plays on me as well, setting appointments to suit his convenience and then 'forgetting' them. But instead of scolding him, I spoke to him as an adult, demonstrating this behavior for Donna.
"Donna had to stop parenting Leo or making him feel incompetent. This was scary for her because she derived her feelings of worth from this. She agreed to stop managing Leo's illness for him. She could ask if he would like her to pick up his medication if she was going to the pharmacy anyway, but she couldn't automatically do it and then dole it out to him. He might not attend to details as meticulously as she would, but he wanted to stay healthy and was willing to do the basics.
"Once Leo no longer felt he was being treated like a child, he didn't have to sabotage their relationship. He was, at heart, a kind and thoughtful person, and he quickly began doing things Donna requested, like calling if he was going to be late. He also stopped playing games about bill paying, and even agreed to share the balancing of their finances with Donna.
"Then it was time for them to relearn how to behave as lovers. Their courtship had been very brief, and moving right into the mother-son dynamic had condemned them to an uninspired sex life. They began going on dates, which not only changed how they talked to each other but also dramatically improved their sexual relationship.
"Donna craved affection but had never been able to ask for it. What she had really wanted when she got cancer was for someone to take care of her. Leo was willing, but didn't know how. So Donna had to learn to say, 'I really need a hug now' or 'I like it when you run your fingers through my hair.' I gave them a series of intimacy exercises that consisted of completing several statements each day, such as 'What I loved about you today was ...' and 'What I'm feeling right now is ...' This helped them concentrate on the present, and after a few weeks, they were able to spontaneously tell each other their feelings. Soon, Leo was offering affection before she asked for it and telling her he loved her. They began coming to sessions holding hands.
"I was concerned that because Donna had managed her illness with such competence, she had never come to grips with her own fear of mortality, which is something cancer patients must do. When I finally got her to talk about it, she cried for three sessions. Because all Leo said was that she would be okay, she didn't know whether he cared if she died. Her isolation had added to her anger, which made her lash out at him. He would act hurt, then retaliate by provoking her in subtle ways, making her even angrier.
"By our last session, both Donna and Leo felt their marriage had improved dramatically. Instead of watching TV in the evenings, they were more likely to play a board game, go for a walk or just talk. Donna had signed up for a college course; she'd also joined a cancer support group and was counseling others.
"On their last visit, Leo said, 'I really look forward to seeing my wife at the end of the day. We're in a whole new place. This is the way it's supposed to be.'"
"Can This Marriage Be Saved?" is the most popular, most enduring women's magazine feature in the world. This month's case is based on interviews with clients and information from the files of Diane Zeidwig, L.M.F.T., a therapist in De Land, Florida. The story told here is true, although the names and other details have been changed to conceal identities.
Originally published in Ladies' Home Journal, April 1998.


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CLC helping victims, volunteers in Oklahoma
A group of 11 people from Christian Life Center in Rolla are in Moore, Okla., spending their holiday weekend feeding both the victims of the EF-5 tornado that destroyed the town as well as the volunteers who have traveled there to help those in need.
Eddie Jones, pastor of the church, called the Rolla Daily News Friday from Oklahoma, a block away from the Plaza Towers Elementary School that was ripped apart by the twister on the afternoon of May 20 and where several students died.
Jones and others from the church traveled to the Oklahoma City suburb Thursday and Friday to serve hamburgers and steak sandwiches to those affected as well as those offering relief.
By 3:40 p.m. Friday, Jones said more than 1,000 meals had been served since that morning.
"The people are very grateful for what we're providing for them," Jones said.
"Our church is real strong on community outreach," the pastor continued. "We love helping other people, and we're always talking about how we can serve people. The mission of our church is to help hurting and broken people."
Jones said the scene is hard to describe without showing pictures. "When we first drove in, there was a lot of devastation," he said. "It's very chaotic."
He told the Daily News that he saw families searching through the rubble to find family heirlooms.
"We had some people looking for their wedding rings and they both found them," Jones said. "We have people who are close to where we are who still have not found their cars after walking three or four blocks."
Jones also told of a mother who has three adult children who all lived in the same neighborhood in their own houses. However, the tornado destroyed all of their homes and now the mother and her three adult children are homeless.
The Christian Life Center group plans to stay in Oklahoma at least through Monday, Memorial Day.
The church had a way for people to donate on its website and many people in the community brought supplies to the church Thursday and Friday.
Jones said the church may come back to Moore, Okla., and bring more supplies. Jones thanked the Rolla community for helping the church, including businesses that donated grills, charcoal and a freezer.
Two years ago around this time, about 50 people from the church traveled to Joplin after a tornado struck there. At that time, they stayed for about three weeks.
"There are not really any differences (between the two tornadoes)," Jones said. "The destruction here is just as devastating as it was in Joplin." Jones noted the death toll was much higher in Joplin, however.


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|August 4, 2013, 11:32 AM
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I think this site could be a great site but I feel it needs a few changes. I know this will be my opinion and probably get ridiculed for it.
I am a member of several gun sites and visit them at minimum once a day. I think the people on this site are really knowledgeable, but this site does not allow you to wade through the post's that you are not interested enough in. For example you go to the bolt action rifle section it would be really nice to have the different manufactures there, like CZ, Remington and so on. It would also be nice to have a rifle rim fire section and hand gun section, with manufactures listed under those section's, like Browning, Ruger and so on.
I do not visit this site very often because when I get here it is a little disappointing to me that, I feel the section are not a little easier to find and not broken down enough. I like the name and the thread lay out is really nice but it could be tweaked a little bit more and give a site like RFC a challenge.
|August 4, 2013, 12:06 PM
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A couple of reasons we haven't created lots of sub-forums & sub-sub-forums:
The more subforums that exist, the more the chances that people will post in the wrong one and the post will have to be moved.
Members often want as much exposure of their thread as possible and don't want it hidden down several sublevels where only a small subset of the membership will see it.
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I don't have a problem with this sites format. Works fine and as I read through the threads I am exposed to new information and ideas.
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|August 4, 2013, 12:58 PM
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We've discussed this kind of thing many times over the years, and we have always fallen on the side of fewer forums.
We are a general discussion site. One of our charms is that we allow quite a bit of leeway in discussion, especially when they are on more general topics, like what is the best rimfire rifle.
Once you start increasingly segregating discussion, you lose that character.
We have a search function that works fairly well. Google search is even more powerful for searching for particular topics.
Our model has worked well for us for 15 years, and I don't think it needs to be altered.
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The problem is that we'd end up with 10,434 subforums, and information with a general appeal ends up getting buried in over-specialised subforums. For example, a general question about DA automatics would end up in the Handguns-->Semiauto-->German Pistols-->Post-1979-->Double Action-->9mm-->Full Size-->Aluminum Frame-->High Capacity-->Sig Sauer forum when it could just be posted in the general semiauto forum.
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|August 6, 2013, 11:48 AM
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Thanks for all the replies, I knew it would be a hot subject. I just always enjoying going to say a Browning section to read about my Buckmarks or say a S&W model 41 in the S&W thread. I visit approximately 10 different forums a day. I did not mean to imply that you would compete with RFC just like the way their site is set up. I am not downing this site, it was just a friendly suggestion and a thought. Most forums are, not every forum are set up by brands and so on. Maybe I am just not use to this set up and it will grow on me. I would have sent a private message to the staff and not posted it but I honestly could not find a contact staff link or anything close. I was not trying to make anyone feel I was trashing the site that was the last thing I would like to do. I would just like to see some changes, but as you can see I am pretty new to the site as far as replies and posts part of that is do to I would rather read about comments and guns that I own and not every make and model out there. I really appreciate all the staff that responded and thank you for the in site.
|August 6, 2013, 12:44 PM
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Posting your question here was the right thing to do -- as you see, you've had an assortment of replies.
Any time you want to contact a staff member directly, all you have to do is click on the name (we're the ones in bold blue type); we're listed on the next to the forums we moderate, at the bottom of the index pages of individual forums, and, of course, next to every post we make. One way or another, that will get you the option of sending a private message. Or, of course, you can do it the old-fashioned way by going to your private messages page directly, clicking "send private message," and typing one of our names in the "Recipient Username(s)" box.
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|August 8, 2013, 07:29 PM
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To clear the air,
I honestly don't see where it was a "hot" subject nor do I see any controversy in your comment about RFC. I merely felt it was best to clarify the intent of TFL's coexistence with other boards so there's no confusion. Your questions/concerns were quite valid and posting them here was the right thing to do.
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