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The Push and Pull of Life with Teens
Teens need to grow up. And they also need our help. But can you raise independent teenagers and still keep them close?
When my son Michael hit puberty, he morphed into someone for whom, on any given day, "Hello, how are you?" might be too personal a question. Where once we'd been close, now he'd scoff at my opinions, dismiss my suggestions, and accuse me of yelling when I hadn't even raised my voice. Then he'd turn on a dime and leave a message on my cell phone just to say he loved me.
That scenario, as many parents raising teenagers know, is all too typical, and is usually accompanied by your teen's burning need to deny your very existence. The child who just a couple of years ago barely gave you space to breathe now refuses to be seen in public with anyone in the family—especially you. Oh, and by the way, you've also transformed into the worst parent on the planet. Except if she needs someone to listen. Right this minute.
Why Connecting With Teenagers Can Be Such a Challenge
What is going on? She's breaking away, that's what. The "I'm becoming my own person" phase of growing up that can be as annoying, confusing, and even painful—for kids and parents raising teenagers—as it is necessary.
"A child's struggle for independence is a cycle of pushing and pulling that gets repeated over and over again," says Larry Aber, PhD, professor of applied developmental psychology at New York University. "He has to test limits and experiment with separation from you." He moves away when he's able to cope—then comes running back when life gets too scary.
"The key developmental task for teens is to shape their identity and separate from their family," says Robin M. Deutsch, PhD, coauthor of 7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You—and How to Talk About Them Anyway.
The result is a molting process, during which they gradually shed dependency and prove to themselves, and to their parents, that they are now ready to make their own decisions and handle responsibility.
The problem is, their ability to reason, plan, and control themselves is still developing, says Deutsch. "So there's a constant battle between a teen's reasoning side and the part of the brain that controls the emotions." Usually emotions win. As a result, "kids this age often feel powerless," says child psychiatrist Ron Zodkevitch, MD, a member of Family Circle's Health Advisory Board and author of The Toughlove® Prescription. "Behind the rebellion and bravado lies a wellspring of insecurities." This, to put it mildly, can be difficult to live with—and difficult to understand how to support your teenager through.
Staying close to a teen when she seems hell-bent on pushing you away requires patience and skill. But it is possible to guide your child through the breaking-away years without losing your mind.
6 Tips For How to Support Your Teenager Through the Independence-Building Phase
Expect Surprises While Raising Teenagers
It's a developmental fact: Every adolescent will zig one day and zag the next. "Teens want more autonomy and input into decisions that affect them," says Aber. "It may not seem as if they care about what their parents say, but research shows they do." They crave the freedom of growing up yet still have the need to stay safe, comfortable, and close to you. And while you struggle reconnect with my teen and may feel you have no clue as to what they're thinking, chances are they don't have a clear view either, says Christy Buchanan, PhD, associate professor of psychology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
How to Support Your Teenager
Look at the big picture. After a particularly crazy day, Jennifer Satterwhite, a mother of a tween and two teens in Plano, Texas, forces herself to step back for a moment. "I ask myself, How are my kids doing in general? Are they growing up to be the kind of people I'd hoped they'd be?" And build in a healthy pause before you respond to the mood du jour so you can consider the underlying issue before you react.
- Don't Take the Bait
When a kid can't stand the sound of your voice and would rather die than be seen in public with you, it feels personal, but it's not. Instead, it's a reflection of your teen's shifting of loyalty from you to his peers. "Though your child is trying hard to figure out who he is without you, subconsciously he still sees himself as an extension of you," says Aber. "Tweens and teens are acutely tuned in to what other people think of them, and worry that anything you do will reflect poorly on them."
How to Support Your Teenager
Yes, it's infuriating to have your ideas, rules, music, and just about anything else you can think of challenged nonstop. It's also hurtful, and seemingly silly, when your child goes to great lengths to avoid being associated with you or the rest of the family. But if that's what it takes for her to avoid unspeakable embarrassment, don't mock her feelings. Just go along and know that it's possible to reconnect with your teenager when she's ready. (Public displays of affection may be inexcusable, but a private hug is almost always welcome.)
As for the mouthing off, when your child comes at you with remarks like "I hate you!" or "Everyone else does it," don't react. Walk away and calm yourself before re-engaging your teen in a reasonable discussion. This doesn't mean you'll tolerate rudeness. As you're connecting with tennagers in the calm after the storm, make sure your child knows when she's crossed the line and why that's not allowed. (And take note of how to create more joy in your family.)
- Value His Opinion
Kids are exquisitely sensitive to your attitudes toward and opinions about them—especially whether you're respecting their budding autonomy. "Tweens and teens are very good at turning just about any run-of-the-mill conversation into a major battle," says Susan S. Bartell, PsyD, a psychologist and mother of a teen and two tweens in Port Washington, New York. "But the fights you're having aren't really about whether starting his homework before or after dinner is best. They're about whether he thinks you actually trust him enough to manage his own responsibilities."
How to Support Your Teenager
Solicit his ideas regularly: Where should the family go on vacation this year? Which computer should you buy? What movie should the family go see at the theater? It may seem like a minor tip for how to bond with your teenager (it's just input not decision-making after all), but sometimes giving him the ability to choose is a lot more important than the choice itself. It signals that you value your child's judgment and opinion, and that you take his concerns seriously. Look for ways to work with him to ask the right questions so in time he'll learn to balance the rewards of doing something against the risks involved.
Then help him build good judgment by engaging in regular conversations about hypothetical risky situations. Ask things like, "What would you do if your friend put vodka in a water bottle and brought it to homecoming?" and talk him through possible scenarios. That way he'll get in the habit of thinking risks through. (Quiz time! Do you adjust your parenting style with each child?)
- Keep Her Close
When your daughter says you're ruining her whole life or challenges your rules on everything from curfew to clothing, it feels like she's personally rejecting you as her mother. She's not—she's simply rejecting her status as a kid. And you trying to control her life only makes her more intractable, says Bartell.
How to Support Your Teenager
Stay firm, yet be open to new ways of doing things. "Teens who feel that their parents are usually fair and reasonable are more likely to stay connected than those whose parents draw a hard-and-fast line," says Bartell. When it comes to family traditions, keep the values but try to work around everyone's changing needs. "Our family has always done something together every week—going to a movie, watching someone's soccer game, working together on a home renovation project," says Satterwhite. "The kids may squawk, but they know it's not optional." Maybe you can't have dinner together every night because your son's garage band can practice only at that time. Ask what he thinks would work instead—maybe Sunday brunch. Then relax and enjoy connecting with your teenager then.
- Embrace the Space
If your child hides out in his room but is healthy and doing well in school, and has friends and outside activities, he probably just wants privacy. "In early adolescence especially, kids become secretive and don't share much information with their parents," says Bartell. "They want and need to make their own plans, choose their own friends, think their own thoughts. Not telling you everything—or anything—is their way to accomplish that."
How to Support Your Teenager
Feeling your teen distancing himself from you may tap your deepest insecurities, says Deutsch. On the one hand, you're happy he's becoming more independent, but you're also sad he's growing away from you. To reinforce your own self-esteem during the bittersweet time of raising teenagers, focus on nonparental activities you find fulfilling and rewarding, so that you can make good use of all the time and energy you once devoted to child rearing.
- Loosen Your Grip Gradually
Adolescents want and need to make their own decisions. It's the only way they'll take command of their lives. The problem is, they're still learning so they're not especially good at it.
How to Support Your Teenager
Kids have to take healthy risks and make mistakes. How much and how soon depends on age, temperament, and how they've handled responsibility in the past. Can you count on your 14-year-old to remember basic safety rules? Is he usually responsible? Then maybe he is ready to take the train or bus by himself. Yes, it's frightening, which is why parents instinctively tighten their grip during the teen years. "But," says Deutsch, "it's a mistake to make holding on to control your defining mission." Meet your child halfway by making privileges earnable. If your teen consistently comes home on time, consider extending her curfew an extra 30 minutes for special occasions. The more trust your teen banks, the more freedom you'll give her. (Here's how one teen thrived at the exact moment when her mom was terrified for her.)
Even if you disagree with your teen's bid for independence, show respect by listening, not lecturing. Say, "I'm impressed by the way you've worked out a plan for the concert, but I still don't think it's a good idea." If you give him a chance and he messes up, resist the urge to slip into I told-you-so mode (which will easily derail mission reconnect-with-my-teen). State your case once, then drop it. Chances are he's learned a lesson.


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I have had a few requests from people, including a reader of Papercraft Essentials, for instructions on how I made the Calendar Wall Hanging that I shared in this post here. So here goes…
- Plywood Plaque
- Acrylic Paint
- Patterned Paper & Textured Card
- Bunting & Number Stamps
- Digital Images
- Alcohol Markers
- Butterfly Punch Large and Small
- Cloud, Circle and Rectangle Dies & Die Cutting Machine
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- Paper Flowers
- Cup Hooks, Book Rings, Ribbon, Pearls, Embroidery Thread and Wooden Pegs
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1. Paint plywood base with chosen colours and distress edges. Also decorate with patterned papers and add cup hooks to bottom edge of calendar.
2. Print 4 digital images (representing the 4 seasons) and colour with alcohol markers. Mat and layer onto die cut shapes and affix to calendar.
3. Stamp and cut out bunting and numbers and punch/die cut various items. Use these, along with some paper flowers and ribbon, to embellish the calendar.
4. Create calendar pages using computer, print and mat and layer onto card. Hole punch the calendar pages and attach to calendar using book rings.
5. Add some glitter glue as a final embellishment
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Advances in technology mean we can stay connected with everyone, anywhere, at any time, which begs the question: are we ever able to just get away?
Work-life balance used to be deciding whether to stay at the office late or bring work home. Nowadays, the decision is much more complex. The proliferation of mobile technology has fundamentally changed our expectations about availability, particularly when it comes to work. We are constantly connected, making us seem always available.
Most people don't like to be left out and mobile technology ensures that we can be in on nearly every conversation. As a result, we have developed an unnatural need for constant contact that has caused us to prioritize by the moment.
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Set Boundaries: You don't have to answer a phone just because it rings. Just because your inbox pings, doesn't mean you need to open the e-mail right away. Work-life balance is about choice. Set boundaries of when you will and won't answer work-related communication. Everyone needs boundaries, and if you don't determine them for yourself someone else will. Block-off personal time and don't be afraid to set hard boundaries.
Have a Conversation: Bosses need to set mobile communication boundaries with their team and establish a culture where everyone respects each other's down time. Employees need to be proactive and say something when boundaries become blurred.
Setting boundaries can be as easy as just having a conversation. I've facilitated group sessions where management teams were abusing each other's boundaries and creating a toxic work environment that was entirely their own fault. The problem was simple nobody stepped up and initiated a conversation about boundaries.
Unplug: Last year a team of psychologists and research professors embarked on a hiking trip into the Grand Canyon for five days for the sole purpose of unplugging from the digital world. A number of them had management responsibilities and ongoing projects that overlapped with the trip, but they were not allowed to connect to check-in. The shocking result, they all survived and the world continued to move in forward motion just fine without them.
Focus on Quality not Quantity: You may think you're being stealth when checking your BlackBerry when spending time with the family as you fade in and out of conversations. But honestly, this will likely cause more resentment than anything else. Nobody likes "half-attention" and multitasking is rarely as efficient as we think. It's better to cut a vacation day in half, so that you can fully unplug, engage, and make it meaningful as opposed to being distracted and disengaged for a whole day
Work-life balance is no longer about the hours you spend at the office vs. the hours you spend at home. Work-life balance is about managing the grey area of constant connectivity. Whether you are a small business owner or corporate commando, it's likely you spend a good portion of your time monitoring texts, e-mails and social media. We now live in a globally-wired world where the expectation is that if you have a mobile device, you are available. It's up to you to take responsibility, set boundaries, and unplug.
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DAMASCUS, Syria — Twin suicide bombers targeted a police station in the center of Damascus Tuesday, killing 14 people as regime forces aggressively pressed ahead with an offensive on rebel strongholds elsewhere in the country. The rush hour blasts, which caused extensive damage to cars and storefronts, demonstrated the ability of insurgents to strike deep in the heart of President Bashar Assad's regime despite a series of recent setbacks on the battlefield.
The bombings, which occurred in central Marjeh Square near the Interior Ministry, were the first such attacks to target the capital since regime forces, backed by fighters from the Lebanese Hezbollah group, chased rebels from the strategic town of Qusair nearly a week ago.
Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi said the attacks were a result of "the bankruptcy of the terrorist groups and those behind them because of the exceptional victories of our heroic armed forces all over Syria."
Al-Halqi said Qusair's fall has rattled the enemies of Syria and pledged that the army would soon restore security and stability to the entire nation. The regime refers to the rebels as "terrorists."
Building on its victory in Qusair, the Syrian military has shifted its attention to try to clear rebel-held areas in the central Homs province, a linchpin area linking Damascus with regime strongholds on the Mediterranean coast, and the northern city of Aleppo.
On Tuesday, activists reported intensified clashes in Homs and its suburbs as the army closed in on besieged, rebel-held neighborhoods of the provincial capital.
The push by Assad's forces has raised alarms in Washington and added a sense of urgency to calls for the international community to arm the rebels. U.S. officials said President Barack Obama and his senior national security staff plan to meet Wednesday to weigh options for providing assistance to the rebel fighters, and a decision could happen later this week.
Syrian state TV quoted a security official as saying two suicide bombers struck in quick succession near a police station in the bustling Marjeh Square Monday morning. He said 14 people were killed and 31 were wounded.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which has a network of activists on the ground in Syria, put the death toll at 15 and said one of the explosions was caused by a man who blew himself up inside the police station while the other detonated his explosives outside the police station. The Observatory said most of those killed were policemen but did not have a specific number.
TV footage showed smashed shop facades and blood splattered on the pavements and inside stores. Paramedics carried the wounded on stretchers to ambulances, walking past cars that were mangled in the blasts.
There was no responsibility claim for the blasts, but past suicide attacks and strikes on security installations have been claimed by the al-Qaida linked Jabhat al-Nusra group. The style of attacks also is a tactic commonly used by al-Qaida and other Sunni extremists.
The high profile presence and growing role of Nusra Front and other extremists and jihadi groups in Syria is one reason why the West is reluctant to provide the rebels in Syria with lethal weapons.
While nothing has been concretely decided, U.S. officials said Obama is leaning closer toward signing off on sending weapons to vetted, moderate rebel units.
Syria's precarious position in the heart of the Middle East makes the conflict that has already killed 80,000 people extremely unpredictable. The fighting also has increasingly taken on sectarian undertones as Assad enjoys support from many in his Alawite sect, an offshoot of Shiite Islam, while the rebels are mainly Sunnis.
Lebanon, across the western border, suffered its own brutal civil war in the 1970s and the 1980s and is already experiencing increased religious tensions. Iraq, to Syria's east, is mired in worsening violence. And Israel to the southwest has seen shots fired across the contested Golan Heights and has struck what it claimed were advanced weapons convoys heading to Hezbollah, with whom it went to war with in 2006.
Nine rockets landed Tuesday in the predominantly Shiite region of Hermel in northeastern Lebanon, wounding three residents, the Lebanese army said in a statement. Syrian rebels, who have threatened to punish Hebzollah for supporting Assad, are believed to have fired dozens of rockets on the town, which is across the border from Qusair.
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Gunmen from rival religious sects in Lebanon have fought on opposite sides of the conflict, and armed clashes have increased in frequency in past weeks. Lebanese Sunnis mostly back the opposition while many Shiites in Lebanon support Assad.
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The Observatory also reported fighting in Aleppo early Tuesday in what appeared to be a regime attempt to storm two neighborhoods held by the opposition.
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Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes
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Went her for a staff party. What a laugh we had. Very reasonable
Very fun party in the private room at bloomsbury bowl this week Our team loved all the extras such as arcade games, cricket and sound system. Slick operation, quality beer list and massive pizzas. Nice and close to a lot of public transport helps.. There you go. CJ
Always fun at Bloomsbury. We have held our office gigs there for a few years. Appreciated the 'upgrade' to the private room last week, which has a cricket net. Crazy fun
Extremely disappointing customer service!!! I called up the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes booking service to arrange my company's X'mas party with them. The person I spoke to was called Anna, and she was very rude and unhelpful. I initially asked if my company could be invoiced for the cost of the party as this is the only way my company can make the payment. Anna told me Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes does not do invoicing, and I was wasting her time asking for one. Anna sent me a booking confirmation email which looked very similar to an invoice. Unfortunately, it didnt have my company's name on it and the total cost had not been calculated, despite having a section for this on the confirmation. I called Anna back and kindly asked if the confirmation can include my company name and a total cost, so that my company could use it as an invoice to raise payment against. Her response was "Listen...if you don't understand that we (Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes) don't do invoicing, and you keep asking for one, then you can go somewhere else!" I was shocked that as a customer with a large booking to make that my request, which I don't feel was unusual, was dismissed in such a rude and unprofessional manner! Its such a shame because the venue has such great reviews, and I know my team would have had a great time there, but due to the poor customer service experience I received we will not be using the venue, and I will not be recommending the venue for any future parties held by our company.
I am horrified and offended by how I was treated by one of the employees while at this Saturday's 50s party. Was having a great time when a man taking pics nearby suddenly turns to me and tells 'You need to fucking cut it out!'
'Excuse me?' I reply.
He continues to curse at me that I F* elbowed him, he F* saw me do it, he worked here and had a mind to F* get security if not 'throw down right now! I hadn't interacted with this man, let alone touch him!
If that wasn't enough when I complained the general manager didn't do anything but move the employee to another location. Would have been nice to feel safe and not assaulted.
One of the Best Pizza Ever. And it's HUGE
It's big playroom for adults: bowling, pool-table, table football, karaoke and booze! It has all the elements needed for a silly night out with your mates… or a good office Christmas party… The food can be a little greasy and service is on the slow side, but the prices are reasonable and the central location is great… Enjoy!
Went there with a big group of friends! It was such a good night! Pizza are really good and we had a lot of fun playing bowling and I WON!
I always have fun at this place. More 'preserved' than 'retro' and every time there is a group gathering this venue gets my vote.
Vulgar, Abusive and Distasteful Management AVOID AT ALL COST! Management need to understand the way you treated costumers reflects the way the business is run. Avoid this place! There are enough places in London where you can have a good night and without the risk of being treated so distastefully.
Bloomsbury Lanes - Letter of complaint.
It is with great regret that I have to write this letter to make a complain about the way my girlfriend was treated yesterday Friday 8th of August at your venue by the manager on shift.
Last night we were celebrating my girlfriend's younger sister's 18th birthday. Due to the rain we were held up and arrived 15 minutes late and I was little anxious and eager to get started. Once at the front desk, my girlfriend approached me with the news that we couldn't get in because her sister's friend was 17. Couple of staff members suggested we could talk to the manager and maybe even convince him to let her in. So when he came out I explained the situation, admitted that it was my mistake for not having confirmed her age and he went on to explain how he would lose his licence if he had let her in. So I asked him for a refund and after he used my own phrase to remind me that it was my fault for not having checked her age before the booking I walked off. Please know, I am not after a refund, neither am I writing this to complain about his sly way to keep my money.
The problems occurs after I storm off from the premises, my girlfriend stayed behind to try to convince the manager that we at least should get our money back and explained that her sister was here on holiday and that it was her 18th birthday but he smugly kept on repeating that I had admitted to the my mistake and that he would not refund the money back. After having exhausted her efforts, she gave up and upset, as she walked away he said to her, "wish your sister a happy birthday".
Needless and for the manager to make a comment on something that was of obvious discomfort to my girlfriend and in a way that can only be described as improper, rude and distastefully vicious I feel that he should get sacked. Obviously you will not take action on this and as fruitless as this might be I am writing it, posting it, publishing it for people to read.
We had planned this evening for while, it was important for us that everything went well. Like I did on the night, I accept that I had made a mistake with the booking and I understand the law and it's implications so I know we were not going to get in. Having said that, I feel that I was within my right to feel annoyed that I had paid for something we didn't get to do as anyone else would in my position. So that's why i didn't want to waste my night and money in that place.
An apology should be given by this manager to my girlfriend and his questionable hospitality skills need to be revised. No one deserves to be treated in that way and please do not try to offer us anything but an apology! We will never be setting foot I'm your place again.
Diego Ochoa
I was outraged by the way I was treated here by the bouncers and management last night. My friend and I had a really fun night at the Big Lebowski party - fantastic tunes and lovely bar staff.
However, out of the blue, an unhinged girl on the dance floor assaulted me, strangling me and pushing me into the DJ booth and shouting in my face.
What then shocked me was the way the bouncers and subsequently the manager treated me when I spoke to them about it. I was visibly distressed but managed to stay calm and rational but the bouncers were rude and patronising. The girl was still there but they refused to at the least speak to her, kick her out or check CCTV footage, let alone detain her and contact the police. Instead they were rude, told me I should have come to them sooner (when I had been in shock), told me there were no witnesses (there was a dance-floor full of them, including my friend who was with me at the time) and insisted it was "between us" (the stranger and I) so there was nothing they could do.
I eventually persuaded them to at least talk to the girl. They returned within about 20 seconds saying "Well, she said you were dancing with her boyfriend, so..." I feel I should point out this isn't even true but that's also irrelevant because dancing with someone is not a fair provocation for violent assault. I felt they were slut-shaming me and implying that in fact it was a fair retaliation. They then even tried to make us leave the club and not the girl.
I went to the manager because I found this a disgusting, misogynistic slut-shaming response. He again took no responsibility for ensuring the safety of his patrons by dealing with the issue, continued to call me "darling" and cut me off mid-sentence, saying essentially he had had a long night so was not prepared to deal with what had happened. He was patronising and unhelpful throughout.
I would strongly recommend you boycott this establishment because of this irresponsible, immoral and misogynistic response. I'm absolutely disgusted.
Customer service here is appalling! Went to the Big Lebowski party. The staff were generally quite aloof but the manager at the lanes was downright rude.
False promotions - We entered 2 competitions and were told we'd won free bowling. Staff kept trying to give us a lane and the manager kept intervening and saying it was fully booked, even though it clearly wasn't. No apology or explanation given.
When he realised we weren't going to pay for what we'd been offered as free, he relented and put us on a lane. Which was then switched off after 5 minutes. We decided to leave as couldn't be bothered arguing about it anymore.
Bouncer Alert. Despite the place being a great idea, once your night time is up and staff wants to go home they will start pushing you insistently without a second chance to grab a friend's phone number inside. The hassle gap was of about 5 seconds between each attempt to get us out quick, and too soon a bouncer started physically pushing some of out of the door. When I said "do not touch me" he smiled and continued pushing in a provocative manner. I told him loud and clear he shouldn't be touching me and another staff member aggressively pulled my arm from another direction hurting my shoulder. I asked him to stop and so he did, but the other had a smirk on his face as if he enjoyed bullying people. All I wanted was to get a friend's phone number before leaving. I finished my drink quickly and was closer to the door than anybody else. Such behavior is inappropriate use of power as I couldn't use the same amount of force to defend myself. The place left me feeling frustrated as my emotional state overwhelmed my being leaving me unbalanced in tears unable to say goodbye to all my friends outside at the end. Humiliating experience thanks to a bouncer and air head staff that did not know how he started the situation that went bad.
A usual hangout for me and the boys from work. Bar prices are good for central London and the bowling is better than at some of the competition. Had never eaten there til recently but last week we ordered this massive pizza and it was dirt cheap. Go if you get the chance!
Great venue! Never bowled but love going for a beer and a burger with friends. Can't comment on the lanes or anything but the wait staff are nice, the food is tasty and cheap and I've seen some great bands at Bloomsbury Bowling! Highly recommended.
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Statistics on forcible rapes are called into question
October 02, 2011
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, by Scott J. Croteau
Statistics can be deceiving. In the case of recent statistics released by the FBI, some numbers just can't be true.
The FBI's Uniform Crime Report for 2010 shows Worcester having 19 forcible rapes reported for the year. The number is a stark contrast to the 124 that Worcester reported in 2006 and from those reported by Hartford, Providence and Springfield, cities similar in size to Worcester.
FBI statistics show forcible rapes decreased in Worcester a whopping 84.6 percent from 2006 to 2010, a drop that rape victim advocates find hard to believe.
By contrast, the same three cities used in comparison to New England's second-largest city show much less change in the number of forcible rapes from one year to the next.
There is outcry from many law enforcement agencies across the country about the FBI's definition of rape and how it does not account for many forms of the crime, therefore causing an underreporting in FBI rape statistics.
"As standard practice, we are reviewing this specific department statistic and the data behind it in greater depth due to the year-to-year variance," Worcester Police Chief Gary J. Gemme said in a statement. "We are including within our detailed review the possibility that the FBI's definition of this category may have contributed to this variance as well. We will report our follow-up findings to the FBI per all standard protocols."
The number of rapes reported in 2010 doesn't reflect the real statistic for the city of Worcester. Rape victim advocates here say they are providing services to many more people than that.
"I dream of the day it could be that," said Kim L. Dawkins, executive director of Worcester-based Pathways for Change, formerly the Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts. "One of the main points to make is that unfortunately statistics are distorted, and it does not help when we are the ones on the ground doing the work and know the reality."
From 2006 through 2010, under the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, Springfield reported an average of 113 rapes a year, while rape numbers reported to the FBI in Hartford and Providence averaged more than 50 per year over the same period. Worcester, the largest of the four cities, is the only one with a precipitous decline in forcible rape numbers over the past five years.
"The definition used by the FBI is so narrow that most forcible rapes will not end up being reported using that definition, so I think that's part of it," Ms. Dawkins said. "The definition is so subjective that figures can be expected to fluctuate based on, not the number of assaults, but the interpretation of those classifying those assaults."
Toni K. Troop, director of communication for Jane Doe Inc., said there are other variables as well. Many victims don't come forward for myriad reasons ranging from shame, fear of retaliation or unwillingness to seek out police because the victim may be an undocumented person living in the United States, she said.
"Our numbers have continued to increase from 2006 until present," Ms. Dawkins said, noting her organization does not track forcible rape. "There is no indication of a decline in rapes or sexual assaults in the city."
Her organization, which offers counseling, legal advocacy, education and many other programs, served almost 600 people throughout Central Massachusetts with individual counseling in fiscal 2011. There were roughly another 200 with medical advocacy and almost 750 people who asked for help through the organization's hot line.
The number of unduplicated clients, new people served, was almost 700, Ms. Dawkins said.
"We see hundreds every year who choose not to report to the police. That in itself becomes problematic," she said.
Expressing frustration with the Uniform Crime Report numbers, Ms. Dawkins articulated the multitude of problems with the FBI's definition of rape for the data collection.
The Uniform Crime Reporting Program defines forcible rape as "the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will."
Attempted rapes by force or threat are also included, but statutory rape without force and other sex offenses are excluded. That means rapes involving oral or anal penetration are excluded. Cases where victims are drugged or under the influence of alcohol also are eliminated.
With a large college population in the city, the rape numbers reported could be skewed because many rapes on college campuses involve drugs or alcohol, Ms. Dawkins said.
There is also an increase in the underreporting by those in the gay, transgender, lesbian and bisexual communities. Since the definition excludes rapes in those groups as well, the statistics can be further distorted.
The antiquated definition, some 80 years old, needs to be changed, Ms. Dawkins said. She knows police departments are frustrated with it as well.
Greg E. Scarbro, unit head for the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, said the definition will be reviewed on Oct. 18. The vice president and Office of Violence Against Women, a part of the Department of Justice, has directed a review, he said.
Law enforcement agencies will have to be on board with a change, however, since they voluntarily provide the data to the FBI, Mr. Scarbro said.
"Regardless of the statistics, we must remain vigilant," said Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. "The Worcester Police Department and my office are committed to the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for sexual assaults. One sexual assault is one too many. We work with groups such as Pathways for Change to empower more survivors to come forward and seek justice."
Ms. Dawkins is hopeful a better definition is created and the correct numbers are reported — not just here, but nationwide. Data is a useful tool, but not if it is inaccurate, she said.
Inaccurate statistics also pose a problem for programs in need of funding.
"I think these kinds of distorted statistics can reduce state and federal funding for these types of programs," Ms. Dawkins said.


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EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Freshman Rebecca Cline was the top finisher Saturday for the Tennessee Tech women's cross country team while senior Sam Taylor led the men's team at the Evansville Invitational. The Tech women placed sixth in the team standings among 11 schools, while the Golden Eagle men were eight among 13 squads in the field.
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Cline covered the 5K course in 19:13.24 for her 17th place showing, a career-best for the first-year Golden Eagle from Spring Hill. Coming in not far behind was freshman Peri Winborne of Knoxville. Her time of 19:30.40 easily shattered her former personal-best time set last week and placed her 26th of the field of 97 runners. Sophomore Beth Miller ran a solid 20:00.80 and finished 40th. Leah Bradley, a junior from McDonough, Ga., came in just behind with a time of 20:06.97 and came in 42nd. Freshman Amelia McCoy of Crossville finished with 20:09.29 on the clock and placed 43rd.
A pair of Golden Eagle runners finished close behind. Junior Traci Jones from Aiken, S.C. clocked in a time of 20:29.76 to complete the race 49th. Freshman Emily Williams was timed at 20:32.88 and came across the line 50th. Brittney Brown, a freshman from Greeneville, finished at the 20:49.16 mark in 55th. Freshman Meghan O'Donoghue of Talbott clocked in at the 21:49.76 mark and came in 70th. Junior Emily Weinzetl of San Antonio, Tex., finished with 21:55.05 on the clock and came across the line 71st. Freshman Yeshi Dohrmann completed at 22:37.88 and 81st.
For the men's team, Taylor finished with a personal-best time of 26:02.60 and came in 19th. Freshman Matthew Bishop came across the finish line with a career-best 26:54.82 on the clock and completed the race 51st out of the 144 runners in the men's meet. Joseph DeLorenzo, a senior from Crossville, came in with a time of 27:05.98 and 55th. Not far behind was senior Ben Shassere, timed at 27:26.93 and finishing 70th. Sophomore Chris Bishop of Morristown finished at 27:53.05 and in 81st. Finishing close behind was sophomore John Greene, who clocked in a time of 28:00.09, a career-best, and came in 85th. Nathan Snow, a freshman from Collierville, completed the race with a personal-best at 28:13.32 and in 89th. Also coming in with a personal-best was freshman Adam McLeod with a time of 28:28.34 and in 94th. Two Tech runners completed close together. Freshman Kolbe Andrzejewski came in at 29:57.72 and in 116th. Steven Bretz, a sophomore from Hendersonville, finished with 30:06.83 on the clock and placed 117th.
The Golden Eagles take a week off and will prepare to host the OVC Championships on October 30th. Keep tuned to TTUSports.com for more updates on the championship meet.


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Burger King's New Fries Promise Fewer Calories, Less Fat
As people cut back on french fries, Burger King is going after what it calls "lapsed users" with new fries that promise fewer calories and less fat. Sarah Nassauer joins Lunch Break to taste-test the new menu item. Photo: Burger King.
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Role of the Board of Trustees in University Governance
The Pennsylvania State University was originally chartered by an act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on February 22, 1855. The Morrill Act of 1862 (known as the Land Grant Act) of the Congress of the United States was accepted by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1863 and Penn State was thereafter designated as the institution in Pennsylvania to receive the benefits of the act.
The Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University is the corporate body established by the charter with complete responsibility for the government and welfare of the University and all the interests pertaining thereto including students, faculty, staff and alumni.
In the exercise of this responsibility, the Board is guided by the following policies (this statement on the general policies of the Board of Trustees was initially approved by the Board on June 11, 1970 and underwent subsequent amendments, the most recent being January 19, 1996):
- The authority for day-to-day management and control of the University, and the establishment of policies and procedures for the educational program and other operations of the University, shall be delegated to the President, and by him/her, either by delegation to or consultation with the faculty and the student body in accordance with a general directive of the Board.
This delegation of authority requires that the Board rely on the judgment and decisions of those who operate under its authority. However, this reliance of the Board must be based upon its continuing awareness of the operations of the University. Therefore, the Board shall receive and consider thorough and forthright reports on the affairs of the University by the President or those designated by the President. It has a continuing obligation to require information or answers on any University matter with which it is concerned.
Finally, upon request the Board shall advise the President on any University matter of concern to him/her.
- The Board of Trustees shall carry out certain responsibilities as a Board, without delegation. These responsibilities are:
- (a) The selection of the President of the University
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- (c) The review and approval of the operating and capital budget of the University.
- (d) Such other responsibilities as law, governmental directives, or custom require the Board to act upon.
- The Board of Trustees shall inform the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the University's performance of its role in the education of the youth of Pennsylvania.
- The Board of Trustees shall assist the President in the development of effective relationships between the University and the various agencies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America which provide to the University assistance and direction.


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One flower that is not usually overlooked is the brightly colored sunflower. This cheerful giant is a beauty, partially edible and talented, as well. Did you know that the sunflower gracefully turns its head to follow the sun each day?
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant that is native to the Americas. According to Wikipedia, the sunflower got its name from its huge, fiery blooms, whose shape and image is often used to depict the sun. The sunflower has a tough, hairy stem with rough leaves and circular heads of flowers. The heads are made of 1,000 to 2,000 individual flowers joined together at the base. What is usually called the "flower" on a sunflower is actually a "flower head" of many florets crowded together.
You can find sunflowers from 5 to 12 feet tall. There is a report of a famous sunflower in 1567 in Padua that was said to have grown to 40 feet in height! The giant sunflowers are just a huge variety of sunflower. Growing the super-tall version is a challenge because the stem sometimes needs support. Staking is one solution. Use florist ties, string or Velcro to fasten the sunflower stem around the stake.
These colorful beauties are native to Central America and were domesticated in what we now know as Mexico by around 2600 BC. Ancient Aztecs and Otomi of Mexico and the Incas in South America used the sunflower as the symbol of their solar deity.
The best growing conditions for a healthy eye catching crop of sunflowers is full sun and fertile, moist, well-drained soil with heavy mulch. They are tolerant as short spells of wet or dry but too much water may result in the soil getting too wet and unstable to support the weight of the sunflower head. They are usually planted about a foot apart and an inch deep. The sunflower stem will be tall before the actual head will start to form.
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Eurogate: architectural competition for residential area.
Things are moving at Eurogate, the major development planned in the vicinity of Zürich main station. UBS, the developer, is joining forces with the City of Zürich to commission design proposals from eight prominent domestic and foreign architectural firms for the residential area on the Lagerstrasse. The studies are intended as a means of finding attractive, commercially viable and exemplary solutions for utilising this urban zone, within planning approval constraints and other project prerequisites.
The privately-commissioned architectural study targets an area of Eurogate earmarked to accommodate 350 out of a total of 500 apartments, plus office, light industrial and leisure space, and relocated SBB facilities. The brief is for contemporary, innovative design solutions addressing the residential area and distribution of the apartment mix. The developer's specifications require an optimal blend of apartment and utilisable space, emphasising urban accommodation containing a 40-45% share of 4½-room apartments.
Architectural firms from Zürich, Lugano, Vienna and Rotterdam are participating in the competition, which offers a lucrative follow-on commission to the winner.
Eurogate - signals at green
UBS is assuming responsibility for realising Eurogate, following final signature of a sale contract involving UBS and the previous shareholder and project owners - Eurogate Zürich AG and the Eurogate Zürich consortium respectively. After years of planning work and legal proceedings, UBS is convinced that there is a better-than-ever chance of bringing Eurogate to fruition. The cornerstone for this epoch-making construction project
is expected to be laid in early May 2001.
Ambitious schedule
The architects invited to participate in the competition must operate within a tight schedule imposed by the Bahn 2000+ guidelines. Documentation is being made available at the start of September, an initial presentation of work in progress will take place at the end of October, and the end of November marks the deadline for submitting the studies. These will be assessed by a jury of prominent persons. UBS and the City of Zürich will announce the results shortly before Christmas. Construction of the residential area should get underway in the second half of 2002.
UBS as developer and investor
UBS is acting as developer and investor in Eurogate. As such, UBS will ensure that the project is realised within the specified timeframe, legislative and other constraints. Sole contractor is the Eurogate consortium under the aegis of Karl Steiner AG. Ralph Baenziger AG is responsible for realising the commercial areas of the Eurogate development.
UBS will finance Eurogate via its UBS Asset Management group, creating attractive investment opportunities targeted primarily at institutional customers.
Like all construction projects of this magnitude, Eurogate still has a number of hurdles to clear. However, all the involved parties are resolutely determined to realise Eurogate within the specified timeframe.
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Drawing 2: Floor plan of Rancho Los Alamitos.
Drawing 2 indicates the evolution of the original adobe into the Bixby ranch house.
Phase 1: Original adobe.
Questions for Drawing 2
1. Examine phase 1, which shows the original adobe. What do you notice about the thickness of the walls? Why was this the case? What can you surmise about the occupants' way of life from examining this original portion?
2. Examine phases 1 and 2 together. What do you notice about the thickness of the walls in phase 2? What might have accounted for the change in construction methods? How do the additional rooms reflect a change in the living habits of the occupants?
3. Examine phases 1, 2, 3, and 4 together. How have the functions of some rooms changed? Which changes might have been the result of the increasing prosperity of the ranch?
4. Examine the plan as a whole. What indications are there that the ranch continued to prosper? Which changes do you think were made for the comfort of the Bixby family and which for utilitarian purposes?
* The drawing on this screen has a resolution of 72 dots per inch (dpi), and therefore will print poorly. You can obtain a high quality version of Drawing 2, but be aware that the file will take as much as 30 seconds to load with a 28.8K modem.


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Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the
combination of several antiretroviral medicines used to slow the rate at which
HIV makes copies of itself (multiplies) in the body. A
combination of three or more antiretroviral medicines is more effective than
using just one medicine (monotherapy) to treat HIV.
The use of
three or more antiretroviral medicines—sometimes referred to as an anti-HIV
"cocktail"—is currently the standard treatment for HIV infection. So far, this
treatment offers the best chance of preventing HIV from multiplying, which
allows your
immune system to stay healthy. The goal of
antiretroviral therapy is to reduce the amount of virus in your body (viral
load) to a level that can no longer be detected with current blood
Antiretroviral medicines that are often used to treat HIV
Some medicines are available combined together in one pill.
This reduces the number of pills to be taken each day.
The U.S. National Institutes of Health recommends using one of the following programs for people who begin treatment for HIV:1
Other drug combinations are approved and may be used in some cases.
CitationsU.S. Department of Health and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (2011). Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents. Available online: http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/ContentFiles/AdultandAdolescentGL.pdf.
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ATLANTA – Responding to a growing market, considerably more utilities are planning or considering adding onsite power/distributed generation (DG) to their product/service line this year than last.
In 2002, 34% of utilities surveyed said they were currently in the planning stages of or considering adding within the next two years an onsite power or DG offering for C&I customers, compared to 18% reporting such in early 2001, according to Chartwell research published in Onsite Power for C&I Customers, a new industry report released this month.
Chartwell's 2002 survey of 50 energy companies regarding their C&I product/service offerings also reveals that utility size has the most bearing on whether it offers onsite power. Of those utilities with more than one million customers, 78% offer onsite power to their C&I customers, compared to 38% of all utilities of all sizes.
The market drivers for DG and onsite power are strong and growing. Potential C&I market niches include health care, financial, electricity-intensive manufacturers, agricultural customers and waste/wastewater treatment facilities. Within these industries and others, utilities and energy companies have served as third-party providers of onsite power, consultants, equipment vendors, and outsourcers. The report provides specific examples of utilities' successful ventures in providing onsite power or distributed generation. It also offers two detailed case studies told in Chartwell's popular format based on in-depth interviews with utility executives.
For more information about the ongoing Research Series, the Report on Onsite Power for C&I Customers, or the products/services database, please call Juli Collins at (800) 432-5879, or (404) 237-9099. Press contact: Jennifer Quay Allen (404) 237-9099. www.chartwellinc.com


text: A documentary from 2004 about female teenage juvenile delinquents called Girls In Trouble reran on MSNBC recently. The film takes a look at the practices of different facilities and the measures they take to try to keep girls from returning to the system as adults. One district has a program that takes juvie girls on a tour of a women's prison, and puts them in the hands of the inmates there, who are more than happy to scare the shit out them. And athough the program is controversial, since the inmates alternate between angrily screaming and catcalling the girls, if the girl in the clip above is any indication, it seems to be somewhat effective.


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Latest news
22 Jul 2015
Completion of Short Term FundingIndependent Oil and Gas plc ("IOG" or the "Company"), (AIM: IOG.L), the North Sea focused oil and gas company, provides an update on its short term funding.
The Company advised shareholders on 20th July 2015 that the delayed subscription of 609,500 shares at a price of 23.79p was expected to be paid within a few days. These funds have now been received and IOG is fully funded until 4 September 2015.
An update on the long term funding position of IOG will also be made in due course.
About Independent Oil and Gas:
IOG is an oil and gas company with established assets focused on the UK North Sea. The company's strategy is to deliver near term development and production assets in North West Europe, through its extensive technical and commercial expertise, whilst maintaining some exposure to exploration upside. The company is looking to grow both organically and through acquisition. After the completion of the Skipper acquisition from Alpha Petroleum Resources Ltd. ("Alpha") and the previously announced Cronx acquisition, the combined estimate of 2P reserves and 2C resources net to IOG will be 38.6 million barrels of oil equivalent ("MMBoe").
Post completion of the Cronx acquisition IOG will have five licences in the North Sea. Four of these licences will now be owned 100% by IOG and subject to DECC/OGA approval will be operated by IOG. The Blythe licence is co-owned 50% with Alpha which is the operator. IOG has a 100% working interest in two other licences, one awarded in the 27th licensing round and another in the recent 28th licensing round. One is to the east of Blythe containing the Truman prospect and Harvey discovery and the other is between the Blythe and Cronx licences which contains the Elgood and Hambleton discoveries and the Tetley and Rebellion prospects. Both these 100% owned licences have potential resources that could be tied back to nearby infrastructure or to the Blythe development.
Further information can be found on www.independentoilandgas.com
About Blythe:
The Blythe gas discovery straddles Blocks 48/22b and 48/23a in the Southern North Sea in licence P1736 which is 50% co-owned by IOG and Alpha (operator). Blythe needs no further appraisal and has independently verified gross 2P reserves of 34.3 BCF (6.1 MMBoe) which is 17.2 BCF (3.0 MMBoe) net to IOG. (Source: ERC Equipoise Competent Person's Report ("CPR") dated September 2013.)
The partnership is working towards submitting a Field Development Plan for Blythe by September 2015.
About Skipper:
The Skipper oil discovery is in Block 9/21a in the Northern North Sea in licence P1609. Skipper needs further appraisal by drilling a well to retrieve core and oil samples in order to design the optimum field development plan for the field. Subject to the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Skipper from Alpha, IOG can now progress to the appraisal and development stage of this asset. Skipper has independently verified gross 2C resources of 26.2 MMBbls. The appraisal well will also target two exploration prospects directly beneath the Skipper oil discovery which may contain oil in place of 46 MMBbls. (Source: AGR Tracs CPR dated September 2013.)
About Cronx:
IOG has agreed to acquire 100% of Cronx (Block 48/22a, licence P1737) which is subject to completion. The Cronx gas discovery is 14km north-west of the Blythe field in which IOG owns 50%. Cronx was discovered in 2007 by well 48/22b-6 drilled by Perenco UK Ltd.
IOG commissioned an independent CPR by ERC Equipoise on Cronx in July 2012 which shows a base case expected gas recovery of 17.6 BCF or 3.4 MMBOE 2C resource. IOG anticipates drilling a well in 2016, subject to rig availability, the necessary permits and funding. IOG expects the well to confirm the recoverable resources, which IOG believes has the potential to be larger than the 17.6 BCF base case in the CPR. IOG is currently evaluating options for the development and export of the Cronx gas.
About Elgood and Hambleton:
The Elgood discovery (IOG 100%) (Block 48/22c, licence P2260) was drilled by Enterprise Oil in 1991 and tested gas to surface at 17.6 MMcfd but was not progressed by Enterprise due to size and gas prices at that time. IOG's estimate of the recoverable reserves in Elgood is 2.1 MMBoe.
The Hambleton discovery, to the south of the same licence, was drilled by Century Exploration in 2005 but also was not progressed to development. IOG estimates that Hambleton has recoverable resources of 6 BCF (1 MMBoe). IOG believes that the reprocessing of existing 3D seismic data could increase recoverable resources up to 26 BCF.
There are prospective resources on licence P2260 of 5.3 MMBoe in the Tetley and Rebellion prospects. Reprocessing of existing 3D seismic across 48/22a and 48/22c is required to determine whether Elgood connects to Cronx which would boost recoverable reserves significantly. The new seismic interpretation will also determine the likely size of Hambleton. IOG is now working on the potential development plans and will commission a CPR"Ž to confirm the resources over this area.
Competent Person's Statement:
In accordance with the AIM Note for Mining and Oil and Gas Companies, IOG discloses that Mark Routh, IOG's CEO and Interim Executive Chairman is the qualified person that has reviewed the technical information contained in this announcement. Mark Routh has an MSc in Petroleum Engineering and has been a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers since 1985. He has 35 years' operating experience in the upstream oil and gas industry. Mark Routh consents to the inclusion of the information in the form and context in which it appears.


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WASHINGTON - President Obama said Tuesday that a nuclear-armed North Korea poses a "grave threat" to the world and vowed to end a cycle of allowing Pyongyang to create a crisis and then be rewarded with incentives to back down.
"This is a pattern they've come to expect," Obama said. "We are going to break that pattern."
With South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at his side in the White House Rose Garden, Obama said they agreed that a new U.N. resolution seeking to halt North Korea's development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile must be fully enforced. The U.N. did not authorize military force to enforce the measures.
Lee said he and Obama agreed that "under no circumstance are we going to allow North Korea to possess nuclear weapons."
Obama said that North Korea's record of threatening other countries and spreading nuclear technology around the world means it should not be recognized as a nuclear power.
"We will pursue denuclearization on the Korean peninsula vigorously," Obama said. "So we have not come to a conclusion that North Korea will or should be a nuclear power.
"Given their past behavior, given the belligerent manner in which they are constantly threatening their neighbors, I don't think there's any quesiton that that would be a destabiling situation that would be a profound threat not only to United States's security but to world security."
Nor will the international community respond to North Korean provocations, such as additional underground nuclear tests, by offering financial incentives, Lee said.
"They will not be able to gain compensation by provoking a crisis," Lee said.
North Korea has bargained with other countries for more than a decade to give up its nuclear program, gaining such concession as energy and economic aid, and then reneging on terms of the agreements.
Lee also called on the North Korean government to release two American journalists and one South Korean worker who are jailed in the North.


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Effective Zone Blocking Techniques
Kevin Boyd
Co-Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator
Crocus Plains Plainsmen
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In the PowerPoint "Effective Zone Blocking Techniques", coach Kevin Boyd gives an excellent introduction on zone blocking concepts, techniques and drills. Key points include:
- What is zone blocking
- Zone techniques- Zone pass protection
Coach Boyd uses this material for clinic presentations. He has also included his presentation notes here for Coaches Learning Network members. He was one of nearly 20 presenters at the 2006 Football Manitoba's Super Clinic in Winnipeg, Canada. Additional speakers included several members of the Kansas City Chiefs, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Montreal Alouettes coaching staffs. These are the techniques the Plainsmen used to capture the 2005 Rural Manitoba League championship.
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The Most Advanced Electric Monster Truck. Period.
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The World's Most Advanced Ready-To-Race® Radio System
E-Revo is equipped with the world's most advanced Ready-To-Race® radio system. The all-new Traxxas TQi arrives with a full complement of tuning features and offers the unbeatable convenience of "no channels, no crystals" 2.4GHz technology—but that's just the beginning. Automatic model recognition instantly recalls your settings for up to 30 Traxxas Link-enabled models. Just switch on and drive, no naming or "model memory" settings required. Power up the transmitter and the model you want to drive, and the settings for that model are dialed in immediately! The new TQi 2.4GHz transmitter is fully adjustable: steering and throttle end points can be set precisely, and the Multi-Function knob can be programmed to control Steering Sensitivity (Expo), Throttle Sensitivity (Expo), Steering Percentage (Dual Rate), Braking Percentage (Dual Rate), or Throttle Trim. TQi's ergonomic case design provides all-day driving comfort, and the unique internal antenna contributes to its sleek, modern look.
Traxxas Stability Management™ (TSM) allows you to experience all the extreme power, speed, and acceleration that was engineered into your E-Revo making it much easier to control on common slippery surfaces such as dusty asphalt, smooth concrete, and even ice and snow. Punch it off the line and TSM goes to work sensing the vehicle's direction and making steering corrections to provide straight-ahead full-throttle acceleration without fishtailing, spinouts, and loss of control. TSM also works during cornering, first making intuitive corrections to maintain your line, and then allowing you to hammer the throttle earlier in the turn for much faster exit speeds. Braking is dramatically improved as TSM works to keep you arrow straight until you come to a complete stop.
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The TQi's most important new feature may already be in your pocket. The TQi can be equipped with an Traxxas Link Wireless Module (#6511, sold separately) that turns your iPad® iPhone® or iPod touch® (sold separately) into a powerful tuning tool for your Traxxas model. The full-color display combines with the free Traxxas Link™ App (on the App Store) to deliver an intuitive, high-definition, full-color graphical user interface that unlocks the mysteries of optimizing your radio system for ultimate vehicle control. Traxxas Link also opens the door to telemetry capability when you add optional sensors to your model.
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Kendrick gets past first as offense comes through
PHILADELPHIA -- This is the week for the Phillies to get healthy.
Well, relatively healthy.View Full Game Coverage
PHILADELPHIA -- This is the week for the Phillies to get healthy.
Well, relatively healthy.View Full Game Coverage
They are halfway through a six-game homestand against the Padres and Cubs, two of only three National League teams with a worse record than they. They swept the Padres with a 7-3 victory Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, their second sweep of the season and first since April 11-13 against the Marlins.
The Phillies have a chance for their first four-game winning streak since they won five straight June 2-6, 2013, with a victory Friday against the Cubs.
"Well, now we have a chance," Ryne Sandberg said.
"It's hard to believe," Kyle Kendrick added. "I think we have the guys to do it. We just have to put everything together. It sounds easy."
This season has been anything but easy. The sweep pushed the Phillies to only 28-36. They will need to play much better, much longer to convince the Phillies' front office they should not trade some of their more valuable assets before the July 31 Trade Deadline.
But the Phillies have to start somewhere, and they started against the Padres. Phillies pinch-hitter Reid Brignac, who hit a three-run walk-off home run Wednesday, hit a two-out double to left-center field in the sixth inning to score two runs to hand the Phillies a 4-2 lead. John Mayberry Jr.'s three-run homer to left field in the seventh gave them a 7-2 lead.
"We've put three together and we'll move forward with the Cubs coming in," Brignac said. "We have to keep playing like we have been playing."
The five-run lead afforded rookie right-hander Ken Giles the opportunity to make his big league debut with two outs in the ninth. Giles' first pitch flashed 100 mph on the scoreboard in right field, although Pitch f/x data listed the fastball at 99.1 mph.
But really, what is 0.9 mph at that speed?
Giles threw a 3-1 fastball to Yasmani Grandal, who lofted the pitch into the flower bed in left field for a solo home run. Giles struck out Alexi Amarista on an 89-mph slider to end the game.
"I was pumped," Giles said. "All I wanted to do was get out there and get it over with. I didn't care how it turned out to be, I just wanted to get that first one out of the way, that's all that mattered to me."
A dreary, rainy afternoon started like too many Kendrick starts this season, when he allowed two first-inning runs to hand the Padres a 2-0 lead. Kendrick has allowed 15 runs (13 earned runs) in the first inning in 13 starts this season.
He settled after that. He allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned run) and struck out five in six innings.
Kendrick has a 9.00 ERA in the first inning and a 3.16 ERA in every other inning combined.
"I don't have an answer," he said. "I've tried a lot of things. I don't know. Maybe next game I won't warm up."
The Padres entered the afternoon averaging a minuscule 3.03 runs per game, which is on pace to be the lowest output in baseball since the 1972 Angels (2.93), 1972 Rangers (2.99) and 1972 Indians (3.03). San Diego's .275 on-base percentage also is on pace to be the lowest since the 1910 White Sox (.275).
In that sense, it is surprising the Padres had a better record than the Phillies before Thursday's game, but the Phillies have had problems of their own.
The Phillies scored a run in the first when Ben Revere doubled and scored on Jimmy Rollins' single to center. Rollins needs two more hits to pass Mike Schmidt to become the franchise's all-time hits leader. Schmidt finished his Phillies career with 2,234 hits.
The Phillies tied the game in the fourth when Marlon Byrd singled, advanced to third on Mayberry's double to left field and scored on Brown's sacrifice fly to right.
The Phillies took advantage of a struggling team at home, which is what teams should do at home. Can they do the same against the Cubs? If they expect to slowly climb their way back into postseason contention they must.
"It's what we were looking for and all we can do is create some momentum from that," Sandberg said.
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com.