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With only a week ahead of an upcoming contract trial, Apple said it would pay Motorola $1 per unit for any of Apple's units using Motorola wireless patents.
The news of the offer came from FOSS Patents which reported that Apple lawyers made the declaration, according to court documents:
Apple's actions in both licensing and litigation have matched its words in public. Because of that, Apple is willing to pay the FRAND [(fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory)] rate this Court sets going forward if that rate is less than or equal to $1 per unit for its worldwide sales of covered products.
Apple's position appears to be strong now because Motorola's expert witness can't testify, according to Gizmodo. So, the trial may not go Motorola's way without vital testimony. Motorola may just have to take the settlement because it may not be getting any more. That's lucky for Apple, but no so lucky for Motorola.

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Peter Costello seems to think that Christian clergymen should stick to conducting comforting rituals and not meddle in worldly affairs, especially when it comes to questions of economic inequality (''Bank-bashing archbishop mining an unprofitable vein'', April 11).
And yet the founder of the religion was crystal clear in his views on wealth. In fact the ''social contract'' Jesus advocated was for the wealthy not simply to contribute more to society but to renounce their riches altogether.
Most people, even those professing Christianity, would find this proposal far too radical for comfort. With Christ's actual views in mind, though, Archbishop Freier's suggestions seem very modest indeed.
Geoff Saunders Jamberoo
Peter Costello says the clergy should do some deeper thinking before they get into the area of modern banking policy. Quite a deal of thinking on that topic was done by the famous detective story writer Dorothy L. Sayers in an essay published as long ago as 1946 wherein she asks ''… has any prosperously fraudulent banker, I wonder, ever been refused communion on the grounds that he was, in the words of the English Prayer-book, 'an open and notorious evil liver'?''.
Clearly the banks' funding costs have risen. That does not necessitate an increase in their lending rates. They could cut back on excessive executive salaries and pare a cent or two off dividends. But that might cause the share price to dip and that would never do, would it?
Greg McCarry Epping
Peter Costello takes Archbishop Freier and the church to task for encouraging banks and miners to share more wealth with the rest of us. He ignores the historical perspective of Christendom more obvious to non-aspirational Christians. The church used to be the big end of town and well knows there is more wealth around to share than the miners and bankers admit to. The legacy of religious infrastructure after the church's economic boom is wonderful art, architecture and educational institutions; not rusting conveyer belts and rail lines going nowhere.
Peter Campbell Burwood
Peter Costello suggests the Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Philip Freier, is out of bounds in criticising Australia's big miners and bankers.
Relevant sections of the Bible (e.g. parables in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) would seem to give the archbishop plenty of scope on this matter. They are based on observations about human nature, just as the writings of Adam Smith, J.M. Keynes, J.K. Galbraith, and Steven Pinker are. You don't have to be an economist or a lawyer to know that bankers and miners like to buy cheap, sell dear and get together to fix prices if they can.
The botched super mining profits tax was an attempt to redistribute more of the windfall gains the miners have been making from Chinese-driven prices in the interests of Australia as a whole. The states, which own the ore on behalf of their citizens, have sold it too cheaply to the miners and when they do put up the price (misleadingly called a royalty) are reluctant to spread the gains around to less fortunate states whose industries are suffering from the high Australian dollar.
It will be interesting to see how, as financial adviser to Queensland and, perhaps, Western Australia, Peter Costello handles this problem. His, and the Liberal Party's home state, Victoria, is the main sufferer, which may be why the archbishop was so outspoken.
Vic Carroll Vaucluse
I find it hard to swallow that the individuals listing themselves as bankrupt find themselves in this position as a result of poor financial education at school or that they just don't realise the implications of buying consumer products on 18 per cent credit (''Mounting credit card bills bankruptcy boom in western suburbs'', smh.com.au, April 11).
The fact that those in the more salubrious suburbs also find themselves bankrupt clearly indicates there's more than just poor education and ignorance at work. I would assert that many of these bankruptcies are a direct result of people wanting what they can't afford and using credit to overextend themselves; greed would seem to be the common currency between the socio-economic divide.
It's a sad indictment on our legal system and society that, rather than accepting the responsibility to repay the debt, individuals just default. It's spending beyond your means then throwing your hands in the air declaring bankrupt and expecting the rest of us to pick up the tab.
Christopher Woodley Vaucluse
Howard's way avoids hard yards
Having done a real doctorate degree the hard way, I find it offensive the way university ''spin doctors'' give away honorary degrees to famous people merely to grab at a bit of free PR (''Dr Howard sees nothing but opportunity in emerging world order'', April 11). That debases the whole purpose of what are meant to be higher degrees awarded for research, not for ''fame''. Especially craven is the granting of such an ''honour'' to John Howard, who, as prime minister, did more to slash university funding than anyone else I can think of. To remain viable the universities sucked in and exploited overseas students, class sizes exploded, exploitation of casual staff rocketed, and standards plummeted. Howard is the last person any university administration in Australia should reward for service (not) rendered.
Oxford had the guts to refuse to honour Thatcher; shame on Macquarie, shame!
Antony Howe Gordon
I read on page three of the Herald yesterday that, according to John Howard, ''we have a very big and enduring relationship with the most peaceful … country mankind has seen - the United States''. Imagine, then, my bemusement when on page nine I read: ''The Pentagon is planning to dramatically speed up the development of new cyberweapons, giving it the ability to field weapons against specific targets in a matter of days.''
A brief search on the internet tells me that a cyberweapon is a computer code designed to be used with the aim of threatening or causing physical, functional, or mental harm to structures, systems, or living beings. If this is John Howard's idea of peacefulness I cannot say it accords with mine.
Steve Moore Leumeah
I will no doubt be howled down as a pedant and a party-pooper, but Mr Howard cannot be referred to as ''Dr'' on the basis of the honorary doctorate awarded by Macquarie University. The Australian Qualifications Framework, which is Australia's national policy on qualifications awarded by educational institutions, states quite clearly ''the title 'Doctor' will not be used by those who hold an honorary award''. Let's leave the title to those who have done the hard yards to actually graduate with these degrees.
Megan Kemmis Marsfield
Blip in scanner idea
Barcodes for keeping tabs on your kids seems like a good idea (''Not so fast … news ways to tracking toddlers'', April 11), as long as they don't become compulsory at birth - and include a ''use by'' date.
Alicia Dawson Balmain
Game is for all
Success in business is not necessarily transferable to sport and the A-League demonstrates this repeatedly (''Stage set for ugly legal battle as FFA says handing back deal was breach of contract'', April 11).
Reliance on patronage from some of the uber-rich has been found wanting especially when millionaires who control teams spit the dummy. Football has been hijacked by corporate moguls desirous of creating a national super league to rival overseas competitions. This has never been viable and does not suit the geography of Australia.
Paradoxically, football is relatively simple to organise and cheap to play - ask any 10-year old. It thrives on grassroots involvement but instead has become a plaything of the elite. It was meant to be a game that provides an oasis of enjoyment for people from all walks of life but I suspect the ultimate winners will be the lawyers.
James Athanasou Maroubra
First a stoush with Palmer, and now young Tinkler stamps his feet. Perhaps the FFA may feel quiet relief that Rinehart isn't one of its rich benefactors.
Jane Zammit Canowindra
Dawkins triumph just a delusion
Brian O'Donnell (Letters, April 11) saw a very different Q&A to the program that I experienced as part of the live studio audience. It was clear before the cameras even started rolling that Dawkins was uncomfortable.
His body language was reluctant, he seemed unprepared, he made faces of disgust at the audience when they clapped for Pell - even though his fan club was clapping furiously every time he opened his mouth - and Dawkins surprised us all by taking out his frustration on the audience.
Cardinal Pell on the other hand was relaxed, collected, did not react to any of the critical comments that were yelled at him by members of the audience, and was clearly enjoying the challenge. He was entirely convincing. How can we take Dawkins's ideas seriously, if he considers himself too good for a small dose of honest, Aussie banter? Without a doubt Dawkins was the one in Pell's shadow.
Mary Elias Berowa
While yesterday's Diary pointed out Darwin saying he's an agnostic on page 94 of his autobiography, Cardinal Pell was quoting from pages 92-3 where the Sage of Down wrote: ''Another source of conviction in the existence of God, connected with the reason and not with the feelings, impresses me as having much more weight. This follows from the extreme difficulty or rather impossibility of conceiving this immense and wonderful universe, including man with his capacity of looking far backwards and far into futurity, as the result of blind chance or necessity. When thus reflecting I feel compelled to look to a First Cause having an intelligent mind in some degree analogous to that of man; and I deserve to be called a Theist.''
Brendan Purcell Sydney
The debate did achieve something David Jordan (Letters, April 11); it exposed the frailty of Catholic dogma, which requires constant change.
Though I believe the Catholic Church cast the concepts of limbo to the dust bin of ridiculousness many years ago, Cardinal Pell has gone much further and now has atheists residing in heaven and Hitler probably all alone in hell.
However, I am glad that the assertion that my father would go to hell for marrying a divorcee, which was made to me by a priest while I was in my teenage years, was probably wrong as dad was a good chap.
But I hope dad is not still flying around in the bright stratosphere near heaven waiting for his soul to be sufficiently cleansed to qualify him to pass through the pearly gates and embrace mum again.
Brian Neligan Canada Bay
NSW now seeing sense over big projects
It's official: the problem with NSW infrastructure spending is not quantity but quality (''Big spending fails to boost infrastructure'', April 10).
The cause of all this waste is not just Labor sloppiness. During the last 15 years the federal government has gradually taken over the funding of state building projects. State government used to select the projects that state voters demanded and were willing to pay for. These days it's a more complex game of selecting the projects most likely to win a federal infrastructure grant.
It worked for a while because NSW voters were happy to receive second-rate infrastructure and spread the costs over the whole nation, rather than pay for it ourselves and get what we really wanted. And maybe we thought the federal government was somehow smarter or more honest or better at cost-benefit analyses than anybody else.
The light at the end of the tunnel was Barry O'Farrell's decision to turn down Julia Gillard's $2.1 billion pork barrel for the south-west Sydney rail link. He was widely lambasted for that, but if it means NSW government and NSW voters are back in control, then the long winter of NSW might be coming to an end. Federal grants are good but democratic integrity is better.
James McDonald Annandale
Bushies clock on so city folk can holiday
I was absolutely fascinated to read Mike Reddy's comments regarding more flexible working hours inhibiting the ability to take long weekend holiday breaks and the effect this would have on holiday trading in vacation areas (Letters, April 11).
However, he goes on to point out that hotels, motels, caravan parks, restaurants, bait shops etc earn the bulk of their annual incomes at Easter and Christmas holiday times.
My sympathy to those who are forced to work during these holidays. Oh, but surely those are the same people Mr Reddy wants to be able to take long weekends off?
Bob Austin Camden South
After a recent trip to France, I'm bewildered about the desperation for extended trading. Many French work a 35-hour week, and only bakeries open on a Sunday. Nevertheless, even provincial supermarkets are packed with a dazzling array of gourmet delicacies that are relished at a civilised tempo before people saunter off to see a French movie dressed in their stylish but ridiculously affordable local fashions.
Almost every car on the road is French, except vehicles manufactured by those other notorious Sunday slackers, the Germans. Oh, and let's not forget Airbus. The French appear to be able to live a very civilised yet productive existence without the ''benefits'' of extended trading.
Zoltan Nemes-Nemeth Hurlstone Park
Dollar dark age
Mr Paul Howes, by his call for pegging the dollar, demonstrates that he is an inadequate student of both history and economics (''AWU presents wish-list on restructuring the economy'', April 11). One need only to recall the Fraser government experience of the managed float of the Australian dollar to see how utterly unsustainable and implausible this suggestion is.
I agree a national debate on economic policy and direction is warranted. However, it is incumbent on national figures and leaders that, should they wish to participate in this debate, they should do so from an informed position. The various business associations and peak bodies should note that labour is but one factor in determining productivity.
Henry Musidlak Bendalong
Lines of inquiry
''Sniffing Sid'' would be an appropriate name for a police dog ('' 'Sniffing Sid' Vaikunta under the influence of drugs at casino meetings, inquiry told'', April 11).
Alastair Browne Cromer Heights
Miners' highway
Mitch Geddes (Letters, April 11) obviously has not ventured out "in the bush" recently. If he had he would have observed that the New England Highway is now "the mining industrial highway".
The majority of traffic on this highway is related to the coal-mining industry, whether it be the workers going to and fro or the 13 semitrailers I met last week between Muswellbrook and Hexham, all carrying large mining buckets and the like. Then there is the multitude of small white utility vehicles with red flags flying or amber lights installed on the roof whizzing down the roads.
Well may the mining industry build its own roads within mining leases but outside those many millions of kilometres are travelled by mining and mining-related vehicles on public roads.
Malcolm Chad Scone
Christian discord
Just as every generation believes that music reached a peak during their late teens/early 20s and it's all been downhill since, so it is for Christians, who tend to believe that their preferred style of church service and music is divinely sanctified. Whether coming from those of a ''high'' - such as Brian Haisman ("Pain of modern paeans", April 10) and Megwenya Matthews (Letters, April 11) - or ''low'' preference, the mocking of those with different preferences (i.e. "quasi-bogan church music") shows a lack of love for fellow believers, and I'd call on them to repent.
Roger Gallagher Merrylands
Airport vox pop
Has anybody yet asked the good people of Canberra proper (not the ones occupying Parliament House) if we want Canberra to act as departure and arrival desk for Sydney (''MPs unite against move to eradicate airport's hourly cap'', April 11)?
Arno Müllbacher Curtin (ACT)


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History of the formation of PT Jamsostek (Persero) experienced a long process, starting from the Law No.33/1947 jo Law No.2/1951 on workplace accidents, Regulation of the Minister of Labour (PMP) PMP No.8/1956 on No.48/1952 jo relief arrangements for the implementation of health workers, PMP No.15/1957 on the establishment of Social Workers Foundation, PMP No.5/1964 on the establishment of the Social Security Fund Foundation (YDJS), the enforcement of Law No.14/1969 on the Principles of Labor, chronologically the birth process of social insurance labor increasingly transparent.
After experiencing the progress and development, both related to the legal basis, a form of protection and how the implementation, in 1977 obtained an important milestone with the issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No.33 year 1977 concerning the implementation of social insurance programs of labor (ASTEK), which obliges each employer and the SOEs to private entrepreneurs ASTEK program. Also published PP No.34/1977 on the establishment of Perum Astek ASTEK organizers.
The next important milestone is the birth of Act No.3 of 1992 on Social Security Workers (JAMSOSTEK). And through the enactment of Government Regulation No.36/1995 PT Jamsostek as the body administering the Employee Social Security. Social Security program provides basic protection to meet the minimum requirements for workers and their families, by providing certainty of ongoing revenue stream of family income as a substitute for partially or completely lost income, due to social risk.
Furthermore, at the end of 2004, the Government also issued Law Number 40 Year 2004 on National Social Security System, which is associated with the 1945 Amendment to the changes in article 34 paragraph 2, where the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has approved these amendments, which now reads: "The state has developed a system of social security for all people and to empower the weak and incapable in accordance with human dignity." Benefits of such protection can give security to the workers so that they can concentrate more in increasing motivation and productivity.
Company gait that prioritize the interests and rights in the Indonesian Labor normative continues. Until now, PT Jamsostek (Persero) provides protection 4 (four) courses, which include the Employment Accident Insurance Program (JKK), Death Benefit (JK), Old Age Security (JHT) and Health Care (JPK) for the entire workforce and his family.
With the implementation of more advanced, Social Security program is not only beneficial to workers and employers but also plays an active role in improving economic growth for the welfare of society and the nation's future development.
Social Security Program is a program that is basic protection for workers who aim to ensure the security and assurance of social and economic risks, and is the guarantor of the current means of receiving income for workers and their families resulting from the occurrence of social risks in financing affordable by employers and labor.
Socio-economic risks addressed by this program is limited during the accident, illness, pregnancy, maternity, disability, old age and death, which result in reduced or cut off of labor income and / or require medical care of the Implementation of Social Security is using insurance mechanisms Social.
Death Benefit is for the heirs of the Social Security program participants who died not because of work accidents. Death collateral required as alleviating the burden of both families for funeral expenses and compensation in the form of money. Employers obliged to bear the tuition guarantee program for 0.3% deaths with a guarantee of death given was Rp 12 million consists of Rp 10 million in compensation for the death and funeral costs Rp 2 million * and periodic compensation.
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Every week -- often with your help -- FOOD52's Senior Editor Kristen Miglore is unearthing recipes that are nothing short of genius.
Today: Capturing all of tomatoes' greatness, to the last drop.
Tomatoes may be the most fickle of summer produce. Year-round, you can probably find an acceptable zucchini or eggplant or cucumber, if you really couldn't wait. Frozen sweet corn suffices. And does anyone really miss just-picked okra when it's gone?But a ripe tomato will never be right, unless it's hot outside and has been for a good long while. Why else would we dedicate the better part of a grocery aisle to canned tomatoes in every form?
So you can't let a single good one escape. When you're not packing your BLTs with slabs of the best ones, or spooning brown butter over them, Sarah Leah Chase has a good place to stick them: Scalloped Tomatoes.
The result is a bit like making a simply perfect tomato sauce, then eating a big bowlful without the distraction of pasta. It's mostly tomatoes, sharpened with a little garlic and basil, with just enough bread tossed in to sop up the juices. And some cheese on top, because cheese is always good on top. Merrill called it "hot panzanella".
Ina Garten loved it, adapting it herself, although she toasts the bread cubes in olive oil instead of bacon fat. To each her own fat. Deb Perelman from Smitten Kitchen puts a poached egg on top. And it was sent my way by FOOD52er chefpatty (thanks for the tip!).Often we think of scalloped dishes (a.k.a. gratins) only in terms of potatoes, which grasp onto any liquid they can find and thicken up of their own accord. But juicier vegetables can be gratinéed too -- you just need a plan for all that liquid. You can salt them to draw out what you can, or throw in some par-cooked grains -- or, as you see here, bacon-toasted croutons.
Unlike the slow-roasted family of tomato recipes, in which they are gradually transformed into candy, this one is cooked at high heat, and barely so. It tastes like little more than a fresh, ripe tomato, warmed up. Chase even adds two tablespoons of sugar to the casserole to compensate, but I've decided that you don't need it. On that note, I have a few other recommendations: -- Chase calls for romas, but use the best tomatoes you can find -- beefsteak will be juicier, but not problematically so. Throw in another handful of bread cubes if you want.-- Use a skinny baguette, so you get more cubes with crusty edges -- they're fun to bite into.
-- And finally, don't go crazy with the cheese and basil -- you want this to be all about the tomatoes. Pack the basil into its half cup lightly and, if you're developing a thick layer of cheese on top (this will depend on your baking dish), just stop. Eat any extra cheese or feed it to the dog.
Sarah Leah Chase's Scalloped Tomatoes
Adapted slightly from Cold Weather Cooking (Workman Publishing Company, 1990)
Serves 6
3 tablespoons bacon fat (or olive oil)2 cups (1/2-inch diced) French bread, preferably a crusty baguette16 plum tomatoes, cut 1/2-inch dice, about 2 1/2 pounds (or the best tomatoes you can find)1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)2 tablespoons sugar (optional -- we skipped it)2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup julienned basil leaves, lightly packed1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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SMU jazz groups to present jazz history performance
WINONA, Minn. — As part of Saint Mary's yearlong Centennial celebration, the SMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo One will present "Jazztennial - 100 Years of Jazz History" on Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Page Theatre with an encore presentation Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the Slaggie Family Lobby of the Winona County History Center.
The performance will trace the development of jazz throughout the 20th century, from the early beginnings to exciting contemporary explorations. A special tribute to the "Marinotes," the Saint Mary's "Big Band" that toured and performed dances throughout the upper Midwest in the late 1950s, will be one of many featured attractions.
A pre-concert performance will include a performance by Les Fields and the Turkey River All-Stars. Inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 2005, the Turkeys have performed traditional Dixieland jazz for more than 40 years, including appearances in New Orleans and on the Delta and Mississippi Queen riverboats.
According to music director A. Eric Heukeshoven, the hardest part of planning this performance was deciding what not to include. Early years in jazz will be represented by the likes of Duke Ellington and Lester Young. The Big Band Era – saluting the Marinotes – will focus on music from the Glenn Miller Orchestra and highlight SMU freshman Gabriel Verges singing an early Frank Sinatra hit, "You Make Me Feel So Young." Moving into the middle of the last century, selections by legendary jazz composers the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and Miles Davis will be performed by both Jazz Combo One and Jazz Ensemble. Rounding out the evening will be contemporary selections including the funk-inspired 1974 hit, "Pick Up the Pieces," "Chronometry" by Lawrence University composer/educator Fred Sturm, and the Charles Mingus raucous original, "Moanin.' "
Tickets for the Page Theatre performance on April 11 are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Call the SMU Box Office at Ext. 1715 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday or order online at www.pagetheatre.org.
The April 18 encore at the Winona County History Center is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.
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Kourtney Kardashian + Scott Disick Reportedly Had Briefcase Full of Money Stolenby Michelle McGahan | PopCrush
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick reportedly had a briefcase full of money stolen from their home in the Hamptons, TMZ reports.
According to the site, the Southampton Police revealed that Disick reported a briefcase containing $4,000 had been stolen from their bedroom at some point during July 1 through the 4th.
The reality stars reportedly think that the burglar is someone they both know.
Kardashian went through a similar incident earlier this year, in which someone stole $50,000 from their home in Calabasas, California. Khloe Kardashian was also the victim of theft, as someone swiped a whopping $250,000 worth of jewelry from her home as well. At the time, word was that the culprit was someone (or someones) connected to 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians,' as they have access to the stars' homes.
As for the Hamptons incident, there was no sign of forced entry and nothing else was stolen.
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Few cities rival London when it comes to iconic landmarks. From the regal elegance of Buckingham Palace to the Gothic-style splendour of Big Ben, the British capital makes a dramatic first impression. It's truly a city of contrasts – Knightsbridge, with its decadent department stores and ostentatious jet-set vibe, feels a world away from hipster enclave Shoreditch, with its vibrant street art and edgy nightspots.
No visit to London is complete without sampling the glitz and glamour of the West End theatre district and the cosmopolitan cafe culture of Soho. And forget the trite stereotype of bland British food. From mouth-watering market-stall fare to minimalist Michelin-starred restaurants, you can feast like royalty on any budget.


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| Herbs & Supplements:
Requirements/Sources | Therapeutic Dosages | Therapeutic Uses | Safety Issues | References
Several forms of estrogen occur naturally in a woman's body. The ovary produces a form named estradiol, which is converted into another important estrogen called estrone. Estriol is yet another form of estrogen metabolized from estradiol, weaker than the other two, but still active.
The estrogen tablets prescribed for menopausal symptoms usually contain estradiol, estrone, or a combination of the two. Some alternative medicine physicians have popularized the use of estriol as an alternative, and there is no doubt that estriol is also effective for symptoms of menopause. However, despite claims that it is safer than other forms of estrogen, the balance of evidence suggests that, in fact, estriol presents precisely the same risks (see
Safety Issues
Estriol is manufactured in the body from estrone, estradiol, and
androstenedione. When taken as a drug, it is manufactured synthetically, or extracted from animal products.
The usual dose of estriol is 2 to 8 mg taken once daily. Estriol is also commonly sold in combination with other forms of estrogen.
Like more common forms of estrogen, estriol is used for the treatment of
menopausal symptoms.
Double-blind, placebo-controlled studies
and other
trials have found oral or vaginal estriol effective for symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, and recurrent urinary tract infections. Estriol may also help prevent
Estriol might cause less vaginal bleeding as a side effect than other forms of estrogen, although this has not been definitively established.10,11
Some alternative practitioners claim that estriol actually fights cancer, as opposed to estrogen, which increases risk of some cancers. However, this claim is based on exaggerated interpretations of very weak studies.12,13,14
It is more likely that estriol increases cancer risk in much the same way as other forms of estrogen (see Safety Issues, below).
Like other forms of estrogen, oral estriol stimulates the growth of uterine tissue. This leads to risk of uterine cancer. In a placebo-controlled study of 1,110 women, uterine tissue stimulation was seen among women given estriol orally (1 to 2 mg daily) as compared to those given placebo.15 Another large study found that oral estriol increased the risk of uterine cancer.16 In a third study of 48 women, estriol (1 mg twice daily) caused uterine tissue stimulation.17 In contrast, a 12-month double-blind trial of oral estriol (2 mg daily) in 68 Japanese women found no effect on the uterus.18
It may be that the high levels of soy in the Japanese diet altered the results.
To protect the uterus, estriol—like other forms of estrogen—needs to be balanced with progesterone. Additionally, one study suggests that estriol is less likely to affect the uterus when taken in a once-daily dose rather than in multiple daily doses.19
However, the uterus isn't the only organ at risk of cancer.
Test tube studies suggest that estriol is just as likely to cause breast cancer as any other form of estrogen.20
While this preliminary evidence doesn't constitute proof, it does raise alarm bells. Until proven otherwise, estriol must be regarded as increasing breast cancer risk.
As with other forms of estrogen, vaginal estriol preparations are safer than oral preparations.21,22
Takahashi K, Manabe A, Okada M, et al. Efficacy and safety of oral estriol for managing postmenopausal symptoms.
Maturitas. 2000;34:169-177.
Minaguchi H, Uemura T, Shirasu K, et al. Effect of estriol on bone loss in postmenopausal Japanese women: a multicenter prospective open study.
J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 1996;22:259-265.
Itoi H, Minakami H, Sato I. Comparison of the long-term effects of oral estriol with the effects of conjugated estrogen, 1-alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 and calcium lactate on vertebral bone loss in early menopausal women.
Maturitas. 1997;28:11-17.
Hayashi T, Ito I, Kano H, et al. Estriol (E3) replacement improves endothelial function and bone mineral density in very elderly women.
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2000;55:B183-B190.
Dugal R, Hesla K, Sordal T, et al. Comparison of usefulness of estradiol vaginal tablets and estriol vagitories for treatment of vaginal atrophy.
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2000;79:293-297.
Raz R, Stamm WE. A controlled trial of intravaginal estriol in postmenopausal women with recurrent urinary tract infections.
N Engl J Med. 1993;329:753-756.
van der Linden MC, Gerretsen G, Brandhorst MS, et al. The effect of estriol on the cytology of urethra and vagina in postmenopausal women with genito-urinary symptoms.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1993;51:29-33.
Holland EF, Leather AT, Studd JW. Increase in bone mass of older postmenopausal women with low mineral bone density after one year of percutaneous oestradiol implants.
Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1995;102:238-242.
Nozaki M, Hashimoto K, Inoue Y, et al. Usefulness of estriol for the treatment of bone loss in postmenopausal women [in Japanese; English abstract].
Nippon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi. 1996;48:83-88.
Minaguchi H, Uemura T, Shirasu K, et al. Effect of estriol on bone loss in postmenopausal Japanese women: a multicenter prospective open study.
J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 1996;22:259-265.
Takahashi K, Manabe A, Okada M, et al. Efficacy and safety of oral estriol for managing postmenopausal symptoms.
Maturitas. 2000;34:169-177.
Lemon HM, Kumar PF, Peterson C, et al. Inhibition of radiogenic mammary carcinoma in rats by estriol or tamoxifen.
Cancer. 1989;63:1685-1692.
Lemon HM, Wotiz HH, Parsons L, et al. Reduced estriol excretion in patients with breast cancer prior to endocrine therapy.
Lemon HM. Pathophysiologic considerations in the treatment of menopausal patients with oestrogens; the role of oestriol in the prevention of mammary carcinoma.
Acta Endocrinol Suppl (Copenh).
Granberg S, Ylostalo P, Wikland M, et al. Endometrial sonographic and histologic findings in women with and without hormonal replacement therapy suffering from postmenopausal bleeding.
Maturitas. 1997;27:35-40.
Weiderpass E, Baron JA, Adami HO, et al. Low-potency oestrogen and risk of endometrial cancer: a case-control study.
Lancet. 1999;353:1824-1828.
Montoneri C, Zarbo G, Garofalo A, et al. Effects of estriol administration on human postmenopausal endometrium.
Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol. 1987;14:178-181.
Takahashi K, Manabe A, Okada M, et al. Efficacy and safety of oral estriol for managing postmenopausal symptoms.
Maturitas. 2000;34:169-177.
Punnonen R, Soderstrom KO. The effect of oral estriol succinate therapy on the endometrial morphology in postmenopausal women: the significance of fractionation of the dose.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1983;14:217-224.
Lippman M, Monaco ME, Bolan G. Effects of estrone, estradiol and estriol on hormone-responsive human breast cancer in long-term tissue culture.
Cancer Res. 1977;37:1901-1907.
Vooijs GP, Geurts TB. Review of the endometrial safety during intravaginal treatment with estriol.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 1995;62:101-106.
Weiderpass E, Baron JA, Adami HO, et al. Low-potency oestrogen and risk of endometrial cancer: a case-control study.
Lancet. 1999;353:1824-1828.
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What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is trouble getting to sleep and/or problems staying asleep.
What Causes Insomnia?
It can be caused by stress, health problems, nutrient deficiencies, or a busy mind.
How Do I fight Insomnia?
Establish regular exercise and sleep routines. Stop caffeine after 4 p.m. and screen time an hour before bed. Try yoga, hypnosis, biofeedback, progressive relaxation, guided imagery, or meditation.
Body Work
Acupuncture and acupressure.
Massage with essential oils of lavender and/or bitter orange.
Herbal Therapy
Ashwagandha, chamomile, hops, kava kava, lemon balm, passionflower, rhodiola, St. John's wort, valerian.
Arsenicum album, Coffea cruda, Gelsemium, Nux vomica, Rhus toxicodendron, Ignatia.
Calcium, magnesium, melatonin, omega 3s, vitamin B12.
Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief by David Winston and Steven Maimes ($18.95, Healing Arts, 2007)
"Do You Have Trouble Sleeping? More Magnesium Might Help" by Forrest Nielsen, USDA, www.ars.usda.gov, 7/9/07
"Exercise Is No Quick Cure for Insomnia," Northwestern University, 8/15/13
"Magnesium Supplementation Improves Indicators of Low Magnesium Status and Inflammatory Stress in Adults . . . with Poor Quality Sleep" by F. H. Nielsen et al.,Magnes Res, 12/1/10
Medicinal Herbs by Rosemary Gladstar ($14.95, Storey Publishing, 2012)
"Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)," 11/13, www.MayoClinic.com


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DRAINSCOPE™ Dedicated to Excellence - Quality. Honesty. Integrity. Reliability. These core values encompass everything we do, and shape the way we do it. We are Victoria B.C.'s professional technicians in drainage repairs, cleaning, maintenance of older drain tile & replacement experts when upgrading to newer dual drainage systems. When it comes to wet & leaky basements or even flood control, Drainscope can give your foundation the protection it needs. Drainscope is a Proud Member of the Better Business Bureau of Victoria, BC. with an A+ rating
DRAINSCOPE™ has built a solid reputation for solving the most demanding Drainage issues. Our professional drainage Technicians will tackle any problem any time of the year with surgical precision. We have the all the specialized equipment & tools necessary to carry out any job large or small, doing it right the first time. All of work is guaranteed for an appropriate time period so you can rest assured that you have made a solid investment in by choosing DrainScope™. We are licensed fully insured & Dedicated to Excellence. The technicians at DrainScope™ are here to help our Victoria, BC. customers. read more


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Carpet Cleaner with Real Hand Maybe
When enough dirt gets into your carpet, it becomes noticeable and hard to hide. Without renting a clean carpet and relying on technology to clean it all there is a more cost-effective way. With some things you may already have in your house waiting to be used properly, your carpet can look like new once again.
This is the problem of carpet: the solid and solid fibers we love under the feet are also great when sticking to dust, dirt, smoke, pet smells, and other impurities that enter through the door.
Carpet Cleaner with Real Hand Maybe
Vacuuming your carpet regularly, at least the highest traffic area, will delay the inevitable, but once the dirt is pressed onto the carpet fiber, it's time to do more than just vacuum. It will also grow the carpet fiber, loosening the dirt inside from the inside. This will make overall carpet washing more effective because it cleans deeper. If your steam carpet cleaner has only one tank, it will also reduce your amount of time to change the water (dirty) inside the tank, during carpet cleaning.
While vacuuming, you may also notice small items that can damage carpet cleaning if left to be taken during cleaning, such as elastic, hair accessories, small toys and other things that can block the hose and cause little time. No matter, the type of carpet cleaner you use, vacuuming before cleaning is more effective.
Seriously, you have to get down and dirty. You have to take your hands and knees and rub them. You will be sweating. You will feel sick the next day. You will get exercise! But, your carpet will be clean.
* This post is only to get general dirt and light stains from the carpet
In the "past" before there is a vacuum cleaner you can broom (which still works to some extent – hard feathers, short short strokes are keys) or climb the carpet and overcome the dust and dirt with the carpet batter (which also works, as long as your carpet not fit). Carpet Cleaner with Real Hand Maybe
Alternatively, there are machines that spray water and shampoo into the carpet and suck up dirty water – but this may happen under the title of "vacuum cleaner", and therefore not appropriate in your case. In addition, they are not very useful for taking larger particles.


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[Hook: Andrea Martin]
When I'm drunk, when I'm high
I would be broke, if I would be with you
That is why it's fo' one night
[Verse 1: The Game]
I'm a motherfucking gangbanging nightmare, wake up motherfuckers
I traded in my white Nike Airs
For a red pair of Converse, back to the hood
My own niggas acting like I turned my back on the hood
I used my rap money to put crack in the hood
Even brought the nigga Dr. Dre back to the hood
I showed niggas the Bentley then let you drive it
Gone for two days and I ain't even check the mileage
When we was fighting with Crips it wasn't about no dollars
It was about selling dope to put our kids through college
I'm sitting on the block, reminiscing for hours
Wiping my tears cause now half of my niggas is cowards
And I was still fuckin with niggas
After I got shot and didn't get one hospital visit
My homey Snoop told me it'd be days like this
It hurt my heart, to say this shit
[Verse 2: The Game]
Red bandana in my back pocket, I'm for real
This ain't a pastel color khaki suit, and I ain't Pharrell
I don't front about shit I pull my gun up out shit
And let everything fly to keep my son up outta this
I thought you loved me nigga, talk is cheap
Remember, the bulletholes in my son's car seat
My baby momma found four shells
I ain't get one "keep your head up," all I got was "keep it real"
'Keep it real' my niggas?
Last year alone I spent one point five mill' on my niggas
After the bullshit, I stayed right there
Took you to award shows, there go Jay right there, where? Right there!
I had all you niggas in suits, cleaner than a pair of fresh Nike Airs
I'm supposed to enjoy this shit but it's quite clear
The last twelve months been a fucking nightmare
[Verse 3: The Game]
This shit worse than arguing with my bitch
I done been through mo' ups and downs, than the Impala switch
Get yo hand out my pocket nigga, go fish
I was born by myself so I don't owe y'all shit
Nigga you tell me, what you want me to do
Drop my son off at home and come bang wit'chu?
Oh now it's fuck Game, nah nigga fuck you
I put that on my life, matter fact, that's on Piru
And the reality is, I could die too
And end up in the cemetery, right beside you, we can both rot
Angels flying over my headstone, but the devils inside yo' box
You wanted my shine so I gave you ice
Then I gave you a second chance and you played me twice
Couldn't be a real homeboy to save yo' life
I shoulda took Dr. Dre's advice
[Outro: Andrea Martin]
Black Wall Street fo' life
Only fuck with you on two occasions
When I'm out of my mind, or when I'm high
Emotional track where Game give vent to all his current worries,friendship's problems and his past troubles (related to his affiliation with Bloods)
Sampling "Two Occasions" by The Deele


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When my friend Mike died suddenly, I stopped sleeping. I was fine during the day, chatting at work and chasing my kids around the yard. But at about 11 every night, with my children asleep and my husband's breath slowed to a quiet hum, the night would open up dark and wide as if it could swallow me.
I tried all the usual tricks: hot baths, warm milk, reading. I did have an ace in the hole, something I had used to combat insomnia in the past. But I didn't want to use it.
By day four, I was so tired that I was afraid to drive. So that night, after tucking my children into bed, I decided to use the best sleep aid I knew. Though I wasn't hungry, I walked to the kitchen, poured myself a large bowl of cereal, and sat down to eat.
Countless others were probably doing the same thing. Whether it's to quell anxiety or loneliness, to make up for insufficient calories during the day, or, as in my case, to fall asleep, overeating at night (well after dinner) is common. "I'm always amazed at how many [clients] say that night eating is an issue," says psychologist Susan Albers, author of "Eat, Drink, and Be Mindful." At night, we're tired and want to relax. There's unstructured time, and fewer distractions to keep us from our emotions. As John Bagnulo, Ph.D., nutritionist at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, puts it, "The demons come out at night."
Using eating to get through the wee hours spells bad news for your health. The foods we reach for at night are often high in refined carbohydrates, Bagnulo says; they increase our levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that makes us feel calm and satiated. But these choices also pack a lot of calories and cause spikes in blood sugar that, over time, set people up for conditions like insulin resistance and diabetes, as well as sleep pattern disruption. "Eventually, your body expects calories at night. Then you start delaying breakfast and the cycle gets reinforced," says Kelly Allison, Ph.D., coauthor of Overcoming Night Eating Syndrome. Taken to an extreme, night eating can escalate into night-eating syndrome, or NES. In these cases, people consume more than a quarter of their daily calories after dinner.
While those with NES may require professional treatment, most night eaters benefit from simple strategies, says Allison. The solutions depend on what type of night eater you are. If you fit more than one of the following categories, use multiple strategies.
Emotional Eaters
If you struggle with depression or anxiety, or even just boredom and loneliness, nighttime can loom large. We "sometimes try to fill a void in another part of our life with food," says Bagnulo. And if you're busy with work, parenting, or both, nighttime is often the first quiet moment you have -- and you might suddenly find yourself overwhelmed with stress or emotions.
Create an awareness of your real needs, says Albers. Grab a journal and write about how you're feeling for a few minutes before you go to the kitchen at night. Are you tired, anxious, or mad? Think about what you really need in that moment. Comfort? Support? Then consider what, besides food, might prove helpful -- a conversation with a friend, a hot bath, or more love in your life? Just pausing for a few moments is sometimes enough to make a craving pass, Allison notes.
Many people overeat at night because they follow overly restrictive diets during the day. "A lot of people skip breakfast, or have a really light breakfast, and then have only a salad for lunch," explains Bagnulo. "Then they come home and eat all night long because they have underconsumed calories during the day." In other words, "they're trying to trick their bodies."
Regulate your eating -- and your blood sugar -- by getting three meals a day. For breakfast, include protein-rich foods (such as eggs or almond butter) as well as complex carbohydrates (such as steel-cut oats, quinoa, or buckwheat), says Bagnulo.
Then focus on a healthy lunch and dinner. Bagnulo says that many people fall into the trap of thinking that if they eat during the day, it will just increase their overall caloric intake. But in fact, eating regular meals that contain lean proteins, healthy oils, and complex carbohydrates is one of the best ways to prevent overeating.
Eating to Sleep
You don't have to have a diagnosed case of NES to use food to help you fall asleep. "Some feel that if they go to bed hungry, they'll have a poor night's sleep, so they'd rather eat before they go to bed than be sleep-deprived," says Bagnulo. "The problem is, in many of these cases, they'll wake up at 2:30 or 3 because the effects wear off." And then it's back to the kitchen to eat again. A diet full of blood-sugar-spiking foods (which can, over time, lead to insulin resistance) is sometimes to blame. "Once people have insulin resistance, they can have problems with sleep and hormones," says Bagnulo.
Getting your blood sugar and insulin levels on an even keel starts with eating a big, protein-rich breakfast -- even if you're not hungry. Wean yourself off blood-sugar spiking foods, and include beans and lentils in at least one meal a day; these improve the body's insulin sensitivity. Almonds and pumpkin seeds make great snack choices. If you feel like you need food to sleep, choose foods that raise your serotonin levels without affecting your blood sugar, such as a small piece of turkey or a spoonful of peanut butter.
Simultaneously, restructure your night routine away from food. Build in routines like an after-dinner walk or listening to soothing music. And assign a time when the kitchen is closed. "Sometimes we develop a conditioned response to food and relaxing," Allison notes. But like all learned behavior, it can be unlearned with practice -- and regular doses of self-care.
Text by Celina Ottaway


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Tempers rise at unusual death penalty case hearing
There was never much of a chance that Tuesday's hearing in the Edward Montour death penalty case was going to be average.
Montour's attorneys were arguing a somewhat uncommon application of the U.S. Supreme Court case Batson v. Kentucky. In that case, the Court found it is unconstitutional to strike potential jurors from a jury pool based on race. Montour's attorneys applied that reasoning to change-of-venue decisions and argued that, if the prosecution moved Montour's case from Lincoln County to Douglas County to get a more favorable racial or socioeconomic makeup of the whole potential jury pool, that is also unconstitutional.
Douglas County District Judge Richard Caschette has yet to make a decision on the argument, meaning the debate is simmering. It hit full boil Tuesday afternoon, though.
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• The defense attorney tried to put the lead prosecutor on the witness stand and cross-examine him.
• The prosecutor began objecting so vehemently to questions that the judge scolded, "I can handle this."
• The judge blasted the defense attorney for suggesting a previous judge on the case was "buddies" with the prosecutor.


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Ok, so I know there has been a HUGE lack of Posts lately... Been a Crazy few months for me. Going back to work full time, moving and all that fun jazz! I've recieved news that was a bit shocking and sad. Famous Chicago based DJ/Producer Paul Johnson has been seriously injured in an accident. This may not mean a lot to many of you out there but he was a HUGE influenced to me in my earlier days of DJ'ing. Believe it or not this guy used to bang out the disco, not the BASS! haha But seriously, If you want to know more about this tragedy or would like to know how you can help, click on the the banner below. Thanks for your time and I promise new posts are coming soon! ~K-Swiss
Here's a taste of Paul's Productions for anyone who SOMEHOW might not know who this man is or what it is he's done!!
A GREAT interview with the man himself to get some insight to this man and all the joy he has for the craft! ENJOY!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Get Well Paul Johnson!
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An Example To Follow: Japan's Historic Commitment To Infectious Disease Control
Op-ed by Tsutomu Takeuchi and Alvaro Arzú Irigoyen in the Huffington Post:
Posted: 06/11/2013 10:49 am
TOKYO, JAPAN -- A commonly known Japanese proverb states "to begin is easy; to continue is hard." This sentiment is something that the international development world knows all too well, especially when it comes to the ambitious agenda of the Group of Eight (G8). In the days leading up to this year's G8 summit, we look to members of the G8 to follow through on their commitments from past meetings -- particularly as they relate to improvements to global health and welfare.
Tackling diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, as well as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is not only critical to the G8's work to improve global health, but also to reduce poverty and inequality. NTDs in particular are "diseases of poverty." Commonly found in parts of the world that lack resources, including clean water and sanitation. NTDs cause malnutrition, undermine worker productivity and prevent children from going to school. These diseases place those most at risk in an endless cycle of poverty that can only be broken through a sustained commitment to prevention and treatment.


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CBS' Face The Nation Is Unaware That Obama Has A Budget Plan
Face the Nation guest host Nancy Cordes falsely suggested that President Obama does not have a plan to cut the deficit. Cordes compared Obama to Republican vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), who Cordes claimed has released a plan that makes "tough choices." In fact, Obama has a detailed plan to reduce the deficit.
Cordes said to Obama campaign manager Stephanie Cutter:
What about this argument by Republicans who point to Paul Ryan's plan and say, "hey, it may not all be popular, but at least he's making the tough choices" ? We've got a $15 trillion debt, we've got entitlements that are exploding, and at least he's willing to put his plan out on the table while the president, at least initially, did not embrace his plan, the Bowles-Simpson plan.
Cutter responded that Obama has a plan, which is available on the White House website. She added that Obama's plan "does make those tough choices," but is "not an ideological document like Paul Ryan's plan."
Later, Cordes claimed that Obama may have a plan on his website, but on the campaign trail, Obama mostly talks about "raising taxes on the two percent. Where are the other bold plans that require sacrifice from the rest of the country?" Cutter pointed Cordes again to the White House website and noted that Obama has not only talked about his budget cutting plans, he has given an address to a joint session of Congress about it.
Cutter proceeded to provide details of Obama's plan to reduce the deficit.
Cordes' argument echoes false assertions by right-wing media figures who have tried to deflect attention away from the extremism of Ryan's budget proposal.
But the fact remains that Obama does have a deficit-cutting plan, one that's been lauded for its specifics and includes a combination of spending cuts and tax increases, with an emphasis on near-term stimulus and middle-term deficit reduction -- a hierarchy of priorities that coincides with the advice of economists, who note that unemployment is still the most immediate need.
And Obama's plan does not "def[y] the rules of math" as Romney's plan does. Nor can it be dubbed "the most fraudulent budget in American history" as Ryan's plan can.


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Why My Family Takes a Tech-Free Vacation
Last year I persuaded my family to hike to the top of the Smoky Mountains and stay at LeConte Lodge. (That's a photo my daughter Ava took from the top last year—over the clouds—pictured.) There are no roads going up to the lodge. The only way to the top is by foot. And this is no stroll. Depending on the trail you choose, it's anywhere from a steep six hours to an almost-as-steep eight hours. All the food for the lodge is carried up by llamas. So we only have to carry our essentials and make it to the lodge, where food and shelter await us. My crew agreed, somewhat reluctantly, especially when they learned about the lack of technology—no power and our cell phones would likely get no service—at the lodge.
We used a lot of technology to get there, though. And last year I explained how we survive a long road trip with two bickering teens in my column. But when we arrive to our destination, we lock it all in the trunk and go completely off the grid.
When we got there last year, my teenage boy trotted to the top, taking the six-hour hike in about three. The rest of us staggered along after him, dragging ourselves into camp hours later. And there we found him changed. No longer bored or sullen, he was happy, helpful, chatting with strangers, and standing up straighter. He had checked us in and thoughtfully turned the heat on in our cabin. (There was still snow on the ground in March.) He even walked partway back down the trail when he got word we'd been sited to carry my pack the last mile for me.
While sprinting up that mountain, Cole had discovered something about himself: He is young, strong, likes a challenge, and is willing to rise to it. Finally all that male energy felt necessary.
The rest of us felt it, too, of course. But for him this was an important moment.
This year, when I asked my two teens if they wanted to go again, both of their hands shot up without hesitation. And when we all sat down to discuss which trail to take, Cole lobbied for the hardest one. "We choose to do this not because it is easy," he said, paraphrasing JFK's famous speech about the decision to go to the moon, when my husband suggested a trail that might be easier. "We do it because it is hard."
There was no reluctance to leave the technology behind either this year. In fact, both kids told me that the complete vacation from all technology—texting, Facebook, video games, electricity—is part of what's great about this trip.
So we are going again. This is a long road trip for us. So, rather ironically since this trip is about going off the grid for us, I plan to share here the technology we will use to find the best deal on accommodations along the way, capture and share memories, and some in-car tech for keeping two bickering teens from driving us insane on a long car trip.
So stay tuned!
Christina Tynan-Wood writes the Family Tech column for Family Circle, and is the author of "How to Be a Geek Goddess." You can find her at GeekGirlfriends.com.